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Chapter 755: Chapter 755: Bestowing the Sword

"As you command!" Xiao Wang bowed deeply.

The Da Jin Empire had added another legion commander, Xiao Wang. Although some were dissatisfied, Xiao Wang\'s capabilities were undeniable. All he needed was to accumulate enough military achievements in the upcoming campaign against the Tian Vein Empire to silence any dissent.

"Yan Chongzhi!" Zhong Shan called out.

"Present!" Yan Chongzhi, the commander of the seventh legion, immediately stepped forward.

"In two years, oversee the Changjing imperial examination. Handle the specific matters," Zhong Shan ordered.

"As you command!" Yan Chongzhi responded promptly.

Yan Chongzhi was put in charge of selecting talents, while the other legion commanders would handle the southern war efforts in the underworld.

Xiao Wang would deal with the Tian Vein Empire, and the Five Colors Empire, having lost the support of the Immortal Realm, had become insignificant.

The Da Jin Empire\'s army was now dominating the southern underworld.

In the north, the remaining sacred land and celestial empire in the underworld did not send troops south. They couldn\'t afford to. The long journey would be futile, and with Da Jin\'s growing national strength, their military power was now unstoppable.

As for the Tian family, Tian Xiaozi, heavily injured by Zhong Shan, would not be making any moves for a while. Even with the help of the Spring of Life, his recovery would take at least ten years. The injuries inflicted by Zhong Shan were too severe; pulverized bones were not easily healed.

In ten years? By the time Tian Xiaozi recovered, Zhong Shan might have already fully conquered the southern underworld.

Large sects? Large empires? These no longer concerned Zhong Shan. The Da Jin Empire\'s army was now sweeping through the southern underworld with unstoppable force.

The will of the people, the will of heaven. An unstoppable momentum.

The Da Jin Empire\'s influence was expanding madly, and its power was soaring.

Zhong Shan no longer needed to travel constantly. Sitting in Changjing was enough.

In the past, during the Black Sea battle, Ye Qingcheng had suddenly disappeared.

Ye Qingcheng found himself traveling through a yellow tunnel, continuously moving forward. After three days, a flash of white light appeared in the distance, and Ye Qingcheng reappeared in the world.

The sky was clear, with gentle clouds. Ye Qingcheng stood atop a mountain peak, with a blazing sun overhead.

A golden sun? The world of the living?

"Who goes there? How dare you trespass into the forbidden land of the Realm of Longevity?" A group of cultivators, swords drawn, surrounded Ye Qingcheng.

"The Realm of Longevity?" Ye Qingcheng muttered, looking at the group of cultivators.

"State your name quickly! Who are you to trespass into the Realm of Longevity?" the leading cultivator demanded angrily.

Looking at the group before him, Ye Qingcheng let out a bitter smile, a smile filled with pain.

"Who are you? State your name!"

Ye Qingcheng looked at them, shook his head, and said, "Inform Daoist Master Shen Ya that the sinner of the Realm of Longevity, Ye Qingcheng, seeks an audience!"

"The sinner of the Realm of Longevity?"

"Ye Qingcheng?"

"Never heard of him! Ye Qingcheng? Who is Ye Qingcheng?"

"Senior brother, let\'s ask him more. Something seems off here."

One Month Later, Within a Grand Hall of the Realm of Longevity

Inside stood Daoist Master Shen Ya and a cleansed Ye Qingcheng.

"Realm Lord!" Ye Qingcheng said with some shame.

"Did you use the \'Life Protection Talisman\' from the Cursed Sorcerer to travel to the world of the living?" Daoist Master Shen Ya asked sternly.

"Yes, this time it was entirely my fault that led to the complete destruction of the Immortal Realm!" Ye Qingcheng admitted, his face full of guilt.

"Forget it, it wasn\'t entirely your fault," Daoist Master Shen Ya shook his head.

"But..."

"The Ancestor has left your punishment to me. I say it\'s over, and it\'s over. From now on, you will redeem yourself through meritorious deeds," Daoist Master Shen Ya said calmly.

"Yes!" Ye Qingcheng immediately responded.

"Although you lost the Immortal Realm this time, your swordsmanship is still the highest in the Realm of Longevity. The Ancestor was very angry about the loss of the Immortal Slayer Sword, but I have decided to temporarily lend you the Absolute Immortal Sword," Daoist Master Shen Ya said.

"Thank you, Realm Lord. I will not fail your trust," Ye Qingcheng said respectfully as he accepted the Absolute Immortal Sword.

Daoist Master Shen Ya nodded, recognizing Ye Qingcheng\'s capabilities. Despite Ye Qingcheng\'s grave mistakes, punishing him would be less beneficial than empowering him. The loss of the Immortal Realm in the underworld meant they needed more strength in the world of the living.

"Realm Lord, how could Zhong Shan traverse between the two realms? And that beast, did it truly destroy the Immortal Slayer Sword?" Ye Qingcheng frowned.

"The Ancestor is never wrong. The Immortal Slayer Sword is no more, utterly gone. The Immortal Execution Sword Formation is now just a legend. That beast was indeed strange; even my Immortal Severing Flying Blade\'s attached blade was devoured twice," Daoist Master Shen Ya frowned.

"Da Jin, Realm Lord, this Da Jin has opposed our Realm of Longevity multiple times," Ye Qingcheng frowned.

"Yes, the fall of the Immortal Realm was Zhong Shan\'s \'grand gift\' to me," Daoist Master Shen Ya said coldly.

"Last time?"

"Yes, during the siege of Lingxiao Heavenly Court. Not long after that, he cut off one of our arms in the Realm of Longevity. This man is too ruthless, too vicious!" Daoist Master Shen Ya said with a chilling voice.

"The people of the Da Jin Empire have gone to the underworld. Does that mean Lingxiao Heavenly Court is now vulnerable?" Ye Qingcheng pondered.

"I don\'t know. This matter is very peculiar. I\'ve had people monitoring Lingxiao Heavenly Court continuously. Everything seems normal there, even the morning assemblies. I\'ve sent someone to investigate further. We\'ll wait for their return," Daoist Master Shen Ya said with a frown.

"Understood!" Ye Qingcheng responded.

Lingxiao Heavenly Court

Zhong Shan faced the envoy from the Realm of Longevity.

"Alright, you may leave now!" Zhong Shan said without showing any hospitality.

"Thank you for your time, Emperor Zhong Shan!" The envoy bowed respectfully and exited, escorted by attendants through the South Heaven Gate.

Once the envoy from the Realm of Longevity had left, Zhong Shan turned his gaze towards a seemingly empty corner of the hall. Though there was no one visible, Zhong Shan looked in that direction as if greeting an old friend.

"Thank you for your help these past days, Huan Ji!" Zhong Shan smiled.

Huan Ji, the woman from the Hundred Worlds Cave who could create celestial demon illusions, stepped forward.

"It was nothing, just creating some illusions. I didn\'t even need to use celestial demons. But now I realize that I might be able to create mid-level celestial demons!" Huan Ji said excitedly.

"Your skill is impressive. The illusions were flawless," Zhong Shan praised.

"Thank you. I\'m always ready to assist," Huan Ji said with a smile.

"Your ability will be crucial in the days to come. We have many plans, and the enemy is cunning," Zhong Shan said.

"Understood, Emperor Zhong Shan. I will continue to improve and be ready for whatever you need," Huan Ji assured.

Zhong Shan nodded, appreciating her dedication and the role she played in his strategic plans. The Da Jin Empire\'s reach was growing, and every ally counted in the grand design he envisioned for both the world of the living and the underworld.

"Oh?" Zhong Shan\'s eyes lit up.

"Uh, I still need a bit more time, but it should be soon!" Huan Ji smiled.

"Keep up the good work!" Zhong Shan encouraged.

"Of course, it won\'t be long!" Huan Ji replied confidently.

"Qianyou will soon enter the Hundred Worlds Cave, be careful!" Zhong Shan emphasized.

"I know, she\'s your empress after all. Don\'t worry, the leading role will always be you!" Huan Ji laughed.

Two days later, at the entrance of the Hundred Worlds Cave, Gu Qianyou was about to enter. Zhong Shan accompanied her to the entrance.

"Zhong Shan, what happened to the ancestral divine beast in the end?" Gu Qianyou asked regretfully.

The ancestral divine beast was incredibly adorable, and during their time in Changjing in the underworld, Gu Qianyou always wanted to hold it.

"It went to find Nian Youyou. Before the Black Sea duel, it came to me in a dream to say goodbye," Zhong Shan explained.

"Oh, will it be in danger?" Gu Qianyou still worried.

"Don\'t worry. Even a Heaven Tier master couldn\'t catch it easily. Otherwise, why would Ye Qingcheng have used the Myriad Phenomena Mirror Tower to try to capture it? It will be fine!"

"But..." Gu Qianyou still seemed reluctant.

"If there\'s a chance in the future, I\'ll find you a divine beast just as adorable," Zhong Shan smiled.

"Alright," Gu Qianyou blushed, her thoughts laid bare by Zhong Shan.

In the Qin Empire, the holy capital of Xianyang! In the grand hall.

Ying looked at his ministers as Li Si stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, the Immortal Slayer Sword in the underworld was destroyed by Zhong Shan, which is why the old master of the Realm of Longevity was so enraged," Li Si reported.

"Oh?"

"The Da Jin Empire already has the ability to traverse both realms. In the underworld, there\'s also a Da Jin Empire. Recently, the Da Jin Empire in the underworld, under Zhong Shan\'s meticulous planning, accomplished something earth-shattering, shaking the entire underworld!" Li Si said respectfully.

"Oh?"

"This all started with a duel at the Black Sea. Zhong Shan and Ye Qingcheng from the Immortal Realm agreed to a Black Sea duel, involving the Tian family. Each of the three forces had their own schemes, but ultimately, Da Jin emerged victorious," Li Si explained.

Ying sat on his throne, listening quietly.

"Zhong Shan destroyed the Immortal Realm, took the Immortal Slayer Sword, injured Kunpeng, and defeated the Tian family. He has become the most prominent figure in the underworld. The specific details are..." Li Si continued.

Respectfully, Li Si detailed the events in the underworld to Ying, leaving nothing out. Li Si had remarkable abilities; while it was easy for those in the underworld to learn about the world of the living, it was difficult for the living to gather information about the underworld. Yet, Li Si knew everything, as if he had personally visited the underworld.

"Well, well, a six-bird stone indeed. Zhong Shan is quite something!" Lü Buwei\'s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"Your Majesty, the Da Jin Empire is growing stronger. Zhong Shan is truly extraordinary, just as you predicted!" Li Si nodded.

"Your Majesty, how should we deal with this?" Li Si asked again.

Ying tapped his fingers on the dragon throne, deep in thought. The ministers waited patiently, not daring to interrupt.

After a moment, Ying\'s mouth curled into a faint smile. "Interesting!"

"Your Majesty?" Li Si was puzzled.

"We\'ll watch," Ying said calmly.

Watching the tigers fight? The emperor intended to sit back and watch the struggle unfold?

"Yes!" Li Si immediately responded.