I wield power with my innate talents, and forge the Heavenly Court.

Frankly speaking, for eunuchs like the imperial messenger to be able to stay in the palace was an incredible stroke of luck.

When the dynasty occupied the capital, it saw that these eunuchs were no longer perfect, so it selected some who had not committed any crimes and kept them to serve.

That is why they take the dynasty's orders even more seriously and dare not make any mistakes.

Of course, the palace today is different from the one of the past.

If they want to leave, they can leave, and they can even restore their bodies to their original state after reaching immortality.

However, now that they have been fortunate enough to enter the palace, who would want to leave?

Of the eunuchs who remained back then, even the lowest-ranking one is now at the Longevity Realm.

As for the eunuchs who deliver imperial edicts, they are among the best, and now they are almost like immortals.

In the outside world, it would be quite remarkable if they could even reach the level of supernatural powers.

Take Zhu Cilang for example. He was the crown prince of the previous dynasty. After generations of genetic optimization, he should have been an outstanding talent, right? Yet now he's only at the supernatural power level.

Therefore, whoever makes him make a mistake is his enemy.

Well, Zhu Cilang is the person His Majesty wants to see, so let's treat him normally for now.

The eunuch delivering the imperial decree glanced sideways at Zhu Cilang and urged him to set off immediately.

Seeing the eunuch's behavior, Zhu Cilang instantly realized his mistake and secretly regretted it.

How can he judge the current eunuchs by the standards of the previous dynasty's eunuchs?
Now that the sage emperor is alive and the empire is at peace, how could he keep those corrupt eunuchs in the palace?

Without thinking, Zhu Cilang apologized repeatedly in a low voice.

"Please forgive me, sir; I was being reckless and rude."

"Yes, let's go quickly, the Emperor is still waiting."

"Yes, yes, yes, I'll be right there!"

Then, Zhu Cilang looked at his wife and children behind him and said in a broad voice:
"Now, by His Majesty's grace, I have been summoned to the palace. I will go to the palace to meet him immediately. You all stay home and wait patiently."

"Yes, I understand!"

"master"

Zhu Cilang glanced at his wife and children, sighed inwardly, and then, with a joyful expression, followed the imperial eunuch who delivered the decree and headed towards the palace.

After Zhu Cilang and the others left, his son immediately went to the homes of Sun Chuanting and Lu Xiangsheng and invited them over.

"Gentlemen, what do you think we should do now?"

Sun Chuanting and Lu Xiangsheng exchanged a glance, both of them unable to help but frown slightly, their hearts sinking.

However, in the end, the two still offered words of comfort:
“You need not worry. His Majesty is benevolent. How could he not tolerate a family surnamed Zhu?”
Besides, nearly fifty years have passed; if His Majesty wanted to take action, he wouldn't have waited until now.
As for now
The more you do, the more mistakes you'll make. You don't need to do anything now, just wait for the results.

"Yes, thank you for your trouble, gentlemen."

However, despite saying that, everyone was still extremely uneasy and could only anxiously wait for news.

With Zhu Cilang and the others possessing at least the cultivation level of the Divine Power realm, their speed was naturally extremely fast.

In just a short while, they had arrived at the Meridian Gate from the outer city.

After the inspection was announced, Zhu Cilang followed the imperial eunuch with trepidation and stepped back into the familiar yet unfamiliar palace.

My heart was filled with emotion.

Unexpectedly, he had the chance to step back into the palace.

Unfortunately, things have changed.

After passing through the Meridian Gate, the Imperial Gate, and the Gate of Heavenly Purity, we finally arrived at the Palace of Heavenly Purity.

After receiving permission, Zhu Cilang took several deep breaths before stepping into the Qianqing Palace.

The moment he entered the Qianqing Palace, he saw the dynasty smiling at him.

It looks very ordinary.

But at that moment, Zhu Cilang felt his legs go weak and he almost knelt down.

Fortunately, he realized in time that His Majesty does not like the people of the Celestial Empire to kneel and worship.

Therefore, as a citizen of the Celestial Empire, it's best for him not to kneel down casually.

He secretly circulated his true energy, forcibly stabilizing his mind, and, learning the military salute he had learned in school, suddenly saluted Wang Chao.

"This humble subject, Zhu Cilang, pays his respects to Your Majesty."

"No, don't be nervous."

"Please have a seat, Young Master Zhu."

Wang Chao nodded and said with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhu Cilang cautiously stepped forward and sat down on a chair not far from the dynasty.

Looking down at Zhu Cilang, Wang Chao first asked him a few simple questions about his life during this period.

Zhu Cilang naturally answered each question.

Seeing that the dynasty seemed to have no intention of punishing him, Zhu Cilang gradually became less nervous.

They assumed that the emperor of the Celestial Empire had suddenly decided to meet the former crown prince and see how he was doing now.

At that moment, the dynasty abruptly changed the subject and began to discuss serious matters.

"Young Master Zhu, I wonder if you would like to save your father?"

"Pfft!"

Before Wang Chao finished speaking, Zhu Cilang had already slid off his chair and knelt down on the ground with a thud.

"Your Majesty, I have no such intention."

Your Majesty is the Heavenly Emperor descended to earth; even if I had the audacity of the heavens, I would never dare to obstruct Your Majesty's efforts to save the people and benefit the world.

"Alright, alright, get up. He's not your father from this world."

Seeing Zhu Cilang's intense reaction, Wang Chao couldn't help but laugh or cry.

"Not the father of this world?"

Zhu Cilang, who had originally intended to get up, was first stunned, then his face turned ashen, and he knelt down again, kowtowing forcefully to the dynasty.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, this humble subject is willing to die."

However, my wife and children are all subjects of the Celestial Empire. I earnestly hope that Your Majesty will grant them a way to live, allowing them to leave the Celestial Empire and go to the remote borderlands to live out their remaining days.”

It's not what you think.

Seeing that Zhu Cilang had misunderstood again, Wang Chao was a little annoyed, but he could only try to appease him and briefly explain the situation at the end of the Ming Dynasty.

Listening to Wang Chao's story, Zhu Cilang, who had already half-sat down again, felt dizzy and had a sense of unreality.

What? There's another world, a world where there's also the Ming Dynasty, rebellious armies like Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, and the Later Jin and Qing Dynasties beyond the Great Wall.
However, in this other world, there is no Celestial Empire or dynasty.

Or perhaps, that dynasty, whose very existence in that world is uncertain, had already starved to death.

However, although the dynasty was gone, the Ming Dynasty in that world had also reached its end and was about to be overthrown by the rebel army.

"So, Your Majesty means..."

"I want you to descend to that world, to possess the body of Zhu Cilang in that world, and as the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, to save the people from suffering." "This humble subject..."

Zhu Cilang was initially delighted, but then hesitated.

"What will happen to Zhu Cilang in that other world?"

"Zhu Cilang of that world."
I'm not sure, there are probably two possibilities.

One is to merge with you and become one.

You must have heard of the incarnations, manifestations, and other-self concepts of gods and immortals.

"Yes, I understand."

"That makes things easier. In a way, although you live in different worlds and at different times, you are still the same person."

Because of the fact that you are even stronger in this world, you can completely regard Zhu Cilang from that world as your incarnation, your embodiment, or even someone else.
Your fusion is more like the return of the embodiment of Him/Her.
Not only will it have no negative impact, it will actually enhance your potential and even directly improve your cultivation level.

"Another possibility is that you two are independent individuals, independent souls."

When you arrive, you will share one body, but because your soul is stronger, it will dominate at that time.

"Incarnation. Other Self"

Zhu Cilang murmured to himself, feeling both excited and hesitant.

After all, it was a life, and he was from another world, the Ming Dynasty. He felt uneasy about being devoured and merged with it, as if he had killed himself or eaten himself.

Seeing Zhu Cilang's hesitation, Wang Chao said understandingly:
"You don't need to answer now. You can go back and think about it carefully."

After hearing what Wang Chao said, Zhu Cilang made up his mind.

"No need, Your Majesty, I am willing to give it a try."

Zhu Cilang naturally knew that there must be all sorts of dangers involved.

However, this is also a tremendous opportunity.

This is another world altogether, and even among many people in the imperial court, probably only a very few know about it.

If he seizes the opportunity, he might very well rise to prominence and become one of the strongest.

At the same time, this is also an opportunity for him to fully integrate into the Celestial Empire and even join the Celestial Empire's officialdom.

Otherwise, his identity would ultimately be a major scandal.

Even if the dynasty doesn't care, it doesn't mean that others don't care.

Even Zhu Cilang himself would keep it in his heart, an indelible worry, a knot that was hard to untie, and he would probably only be able to let it go completely after his death.

And now, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

He works for His Majesty, so let's see who dares to bring up his identity in the future.
Wang Chao glanced at Zhu Cilang with surprise, then smiled and nodded.

"Very well! In that case, I hereby appoint you as the Ambassador to the Ming Emperor in another world, representing my Celestial Dynasty and overseeing all matters of the Ming Dynasty in this other world."

After arriving in that world, if you encounter any difficult situations, you can make straw figures as offerings and contact the First-Class Puppet Marquis Lu Jun.

He was, well, the ambassador to the Ming Dynasty, and all those who descended to that world, including immortals and gods, had to obey his commands.

"Well, except for you. Within the territory of the Ming Dynasty, you are the master, and he will help you."

As the dynasty bestowed its title, a wisp of dragon energy immediately descended from the sky, transforming into a celestial realm that merged into Zhu Cilang's consciousness space.

"Yes!"

Sensing the powerful aura emanating from the celestial beings within his consciousness space, Zhu Cilang paid no attention to what the dynasty had said about the late Ming world, and instead happily and loudly agreed.

"Okay, you can go downstairs and get ready, and also take care of things at home."

"Yes! This humble subject takes his leave!"

After saying his farewell, Zhu Cilang left the palace with unsteady steps and great excitement.

When he stepped into his home, he still felt as if he were walking on clouds, with an unreal feeling as if he were in a dream.

Upon seeing Zhu Cilang return to his residence, his wife and children, Sun Chuanting, Lu Xiangshan, and others immediately came forward to greet him.

When Zhu Cilang saw Sun Chuanting and Lu Xiangsheng, he was slightly taken aback at first, but then he realized what was going on.

With such a big incident happening here, it's only natural that the two of them wouldn't ignore it and would appear here.

"Father, His Majesty has summoned you to the palace this time, is there something you need?"

"Yes, it's a good thing, it's a good thing!"

Facing the worried gazes of the crowd, Zhu Cilang couldn't help but reply with a smile.

After everyone returned to the living room, Zhu Cilang recounted the entire trip to them.

"Won't this be dangerous?"

Sun Chuanting frowned slightly.

"Yes, Father, isn't this dangerous?"

"There will definitely be dangers, but it shouldn't be as dangerous as you might imagine."

Cilang's identity was his greatest guarantee.
Since His Majesty intends to use Cilang's identity, he will certainly do everything possible to ensure his safety.
And if successful, Cilang's life will undergo a dramatic transformation.

Lu Xiang-sheng, on the other hand, saw things very clearly.

"Yes, if you're going to strive for a better future, how can you not take some risks?"

Zhu Cilang sighed, a resolute glint in his eyes.

If given the chance, who would want to live a mediocre life?
However, his awkward status as the former crown prince left him with little choice; being able to live a simple and ordinary life was already a blessing.

"Cilang, you should ask His Majesty if we can accompany you to that world."

"Yes, even if the two teachers hadn't said it, I had the same thought."

"Take me to see the way forward, and I will surely request His Majesty to allow both of my teachers to descend together."

Time flew by amidst everyone's tense preparations.

During this period, the dynasty would occasionally enter the Immortal Realm, constantly strengthening the space of the Immortal Realm's imperial palace and accelerating the operation of its rules.

On the other side, as the world advanced once again, everyone except Song Ximing, the Minister of Personnel, began to break through one after another.

The first to break through was Wang Dahu, the commander of the White Tiger Legion, who finally broke through the final bottleneck and reached the realm of immortality.

After that, Zhou Jie, Li Shu, Wang Shi, and others also made breakthroughs.

Following closely behind, Lu Jun, Meng Fanzhong, and others who received rewards from the dynasty also achieved breakthroughs, either reaching the Undying Realm or advancing further in the Celestial Realm.

In the 4377th year of the Yellow Emperor's calendar, the 44th year of the Heavenly Dynasty, everything was ready, and the dynasty summoned Zhu Cilang once again.

In a side hall of the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Cilang sat cross-legged, with Wang Chao standing opposite him.

As soon as the dynasty had a thought, a powerful national fortune crashed down, instantly enveloping Zhu Cilang. The vast innate energy gathered and submerged his figure.

The protection of the nation's destiny would ensure that Zhu Cilang would not be disturbed or harmed by external forces.

The gathered innate energy was able to sustain Zhu Cilang's physical energy consumption.

This ensures that no matter how long Zhu Cilang stays in the late Ming world, he will not have to worry about physical damage, and even his progress in the late Ming world will be reflected back to his original body.

The harm suffered in the late Ming Dynasty world, however, would be shielded by the fate of the nation. (End of Chapter)