Changsheng: My experience in patrolling the liver

Chapter 604 The Passing of an Era! (Two Chapters Combined)

This story and the truth about the world that the Star Devourer Dragon told him today have many similarities.

Whether it's the primordial land or the immortals' account, both make this interesting event from ancient times seem extraordinary.

"Perhaps it's worth investigating."

"Yes, I will order people to thoroughly investigate all ancient books and try to find as many relevant clues as possible," Emperor Yun said.

"Thank you for your trouble, Your Majesty." Song Changming nodded, then looked at Emperor Yun in front of him and suddenly asked.

"If immortals truly exist in that primordial world, would Your Majesty be tempted to go there?"

Emperor Yun, with his hands behind his back, smiled gently: "Of course I will be tempted. If I have the opportunity, I will immediately pass on my position to a member of my family and go alone to that great world to experience the so-called immortal energy."

"What, you don't want to go?"

Finally, Emperor Yun asked Song Changming a question in return.

"Forehead"

Emperor Yun's overly direct and frank revelation of his true thoughts left Song Changming speechless for a moment.

"Of course, the opportunity I'm talking about is not one that comes at the cost of breaking the seal, releasing the Star-Devouring Dragon, and destroying the Nine Provinces, but a real opportunity that I have earned myself."

As if afraid that Song Changming would misunderstand, Emperor Yun emphasized it again.

“Your Majesty is right, that’s what I think too,” Song Changming nodded and smiled.

We are all mortals, even emperors are no exception.

Given the chance, everyone would want to become an immortal or ancestor, and no one could resist the temptation of immortality!

After discussing many things with Emperor Yun, Song Changming went to the Heavenly Dao Academy again and, according to the old rules, handed over the newly deconstructed sealing array runes to the rune masters of the Rune Dao Academy for study.

After doing all this, Song Changming finally headed back home.

Inside the mansion, Su Yaoguang and Nan Wuji were resting in the courtyard.

After some recuperation, all his injuries have stabilized thanks to the healing pills.

Now, they are refining the Thunder Dragon Fruit they obtained earlier, and their physical constitution is gradually undergoing a transformation.

"Thunder Dragon Fruit?" Hea noticed the lightning flashing on the two people's bodies and sensed the strange energy fluctuations. He immediately realized that the two people in front of him had eaten Thunder Dragon Fruit.

One can't help but marvel at how fortunate these two humans are.

In her early years, before she entered the Thunder Pool and received the bloodline inheritance from her ancestors, the most coveted and unattainable rare treasure was this Thunder Dragon Fruit.

Now that she has fully unleashed her bloodline power and become a great demon king, she no longer needs the help of such lightning-type sacred objects.

At least the effects of the dragon fruit on her were no longer significant.

"What is the relationship between these two and the young master?" Heya couldn't help but ask Su Qingqing beside him.

"He's an old friend from the same place, and now he's also on Spirit Sword Mountain," Su Qingqing explained briefly.

"In that case, let's lend them a hand." Upon hearing this, Heya raised his hand and unleashed two bolts of lightning that entered the two people's bodies, helping them refine the Thunder Dragon Fruit.

Neither of them practiced lightning magic, so they needed Heya's help to ensure that the effects of the lightning dragon fruit they had consumed were not wasted.

Not long after, a portal of light appeared directly in the courtyard, and Song Changming walked out from it.

He immediately recognized Su Yaoguang and Nan Wuji, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

The two had changed slightly in appearance, but since they had already reached the Grandmaster level, the changes were not too significant.

"Huh, Thunder Dragon Fruit." Like He Ya, Song Changming quickly realized that the two had obtained Thunder Dragon Fruit and were at a crucial moment in refining it, so he did not disturb them.

"What happened?"

Song Changming looked at Song Ping'an, Su Qingqing, and the others standing to the side.

He remembered that the other party had gone to investigate Li Sanhu's knife, so how did they bring back Su Yaoguang and the other person from Lingjian Mountain?

"We'll have to ask Qingqing about this," Song Ping'an said.

Su Qingqing then explained how she had saved the two of them, and Song Changming quickly got the gist of it.

"To dare to snatch the Thunder Dragon Fruit from the mouths of several demon kings, that is indeed Brother Nan's style." In Song Changming's impression, Nan Wuji was a person obsessed with cultivation, so how could he let go of such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

Seeing that the two wouldn't wake up anytime soon, and with He Ya by their side to help, Song Changming decided to set up a spirit-gathering array for them separately to support their cultivation.

He then looked at Song Ping'an and inquired about the matter.

"What about Li Sanhu's matter? How's it going?"

As one of the first recruited generals to follow him in the 19th Army, Li Sanhu naturally had feelings for him.

Even though Li Sanhu has been dead for a long time, Song Changming will still inquire about his affairs.

“I’m sorry, young master, when we arrived, all of his offspring had already been killed. We only brought back the knife you bestowed upon us, and the murderer has also been captured and handed over to the Li family,” Song Ping’an replied.

Song Changming frowned and asked, "What about the remains of the Li family descendants?"

"Lost in the wilderness, it's probably already been carried off by wolves," Song Ping'an replied.

"Forget it, let's leave it at that." Song Changming shook his head and said no more.

Out of consideration for past favors, he helped the Li family by retrieving the knife that had been a reward, which was already more than enough.

In fact, this was not the first time he had shown consideration for old relationships and helped his former subordinates.

Over the past sixty years, most of the generals who served under him in the army have faded from the battlefield as they have grown older.

Some have accumulated numerous honors, bringing glory to their families, and have become retired generals with high status.

Some, like Li Sanhu, either died in battle or passed away peacefully in their sleep.

Watching familiar faces depart one after another, and young generals emerging, with new talents replacing the old, Song Changming always had a strong feeling of witnessing an entire era pass by.

Everything from the past is now just a memory.

Of course, he wasn't the only one who could experience this feeling.

Those who have already reached the level of a grandmaster can also experience these things.

evening.

Nan Wuji and Su Yaoguang both finished the initial refining process and felt the many changes in their physical constitutions. They were both very happy.

Su Yaoguang was overjoyed; her previous risky gamble had finally yielded a reward that satisfied her.

But the benefits of dragon fruit don't stop there.

They will need to refine it several more times to fully absorb all the effects and benefits of this magical fruit.

in the courtyard.

Song Changming brought out the Heart-Burning Wine, which he had treasured for decades, to entertain his old friends. This Heart-Burning Wine is now quite famous throughout the four human states and is the most successful wine developed by Song Ping'an.

The success of this wine also helped Song Changming raise a massive amount of spirit crystals and cultivation supplies, making it more valuable than a goose that lays golden eggs.

"I'm afraid only here at Changming's place can I find such high-quality Zhuoxin Brew."

Nan Wuji exhaled a breath of hot air with a sense of relief and said with delight.

"If you want to come, there's definitely enough wine for everyone," Song Changming said with a smile.

He always welcomed these old friends, and it was nice to chat with them even if it was just for a while.

After finishing a pot of wine, Nan Wuji hesitated for a long time before finally asking, "Changming, if I may be so bold as to ask, has your Grandmaster cultivation reached its peak?"

Asking a martial artist about their cultivation level and strength is something that is considered quite taboo and offensive unless you are their closest confidant.

It's no wonder that Nan Wuji hesitated. As a martial arts fanatic, he really wanted to understand the experiences and feelings of those grandmasters, and what the scenery at the end of the martial arts path was like.

However, he had no access to other Grandmaster-level experts. Song Changming, the King of Men, was the strongest person he could consult.

Moreover, he was extremely perceptive about the levels and strengths of martial arts cultivation. He had already discerned a faint sense of perfection in Song Changming, which is why he asked this question.

"Wuji!" Su Yaoguang glanced at the person beside her, slightly blaming Nan Wuji for his bluntness.

Song Changming didn't seem to care about this.

Having reached a state of mind like his, it's difficult for him to be angered by trivial matters.

He stated frankly, "It's still one step away from perfection. If you want to know what it feels like, you may have to wait a little longer. Of course, it may not be long."

Nan Wuji nodded calmly and thanked Song Changming for his honesty.

Su Yaoguang was startled upon hearing this.

She naturally knew that Song Changming had no reason to lie to them; his cultivation level was undeniable.

In other words, Song Changming is really about to become a true martial arts grandmaster, standing at the end of martial arts, at the highest point of the mountain, looking down on all martial artists!

How long has it been?

A grandmaster who is two hundred years old!
Once Song Changming truly becomes a Grandmaster, there will likely be no one among the human race who can match him in martial prowess.

Looking around, there are no rivals!
Then Song Changming can truly be called the number one human!

On the one hand, Su Yaoguang found it unbelievable, but on second thought, it all seemed reasonable.

She was someone who witnessed Song Changming's rise from their small town and how he traversed a martial arts path spanning nearly two centuries.

She knew even better that Song Changming's path in martial arts was one he had forged step by step on his own.

However, Song Changming moved fast and quickly, easily surpassing all the old seniors of that time, and now he is about to surpass all the martial artists of the entire human race!

"Changming, your cultivation seems to have no bottlenecks. Such talent and aptitude are truly enviable. It is probably unique in the entire history of the human race," Su Yaoguang exclaimed.

In fact, she was not the first person to express a similar sentiment.

The more anyone learns about Song Changming's past, the more amazed they will be.

We talked all night.

Afterwards, Nan Wuji and Su Yaoguang did not stay at the Song residence for long, and took their leave the next day to return to their mountain gate.

This trip was undoubtedly a success for them. They obtained the Thunder Dragon Fruit without any major incidents, and they dared to even imagine the limits of martial arts that they had never dared to think about before.

Especially Nan Wuji, upon learning that Song Changming was close to the perfection of the Grandmaster realm, he also resolved to step into the Grandmaster realm, stand at the end of the martial arts path, and obtain that complete martial arts achievement, so that he could have no regrets in this life!
During the day.

Song Changming arrived at the Marshal's Cabinet and handled important matters as usual.

On the top floor of the cabinet, Lü Yuchen, as usual, was dressed in brocade official robes, wearing a black gauze hat, holding a jade seal, and stood to one side, quietly waiting for Song Changming's arrival.

"grown ups."

Upon seeing Song Changming, Lü Yuchen immediately bowed respectfully.

"Alright, old man, we're both getting on in years, there's no need for this between us," Song Changming said, shaking his head.

He initially recruited Lü Yucheng as his right-hand man in the Marshal's Pavilion. This unsuccessful scholar from the streets then worked under him for most of his life, holding the top position among military civil officials for nearly a century!
Now, Lü Yuchen is naturally old and gray-haired.

For an ordinary person, living to be over a hundred years old is already considered extremely long-lived.

Of course, this was also because he had been by Song Changming's side for many years and had never suffered from any disasters or illnesses. Moreover, Song Changming took great care of him every year, bestowing upon him various tonics, which were all precious items that could prolong life for ordinary people.

Lu Yucheng was worthy of Song Changming's reliance, and in his hundred-year career, he almost never made any major mistakes.

Even if Song Changming gave him a lot of power, he never became arrogant or conceited. He remained dutiful and focused, without ever overstepping his bounds.

It was precisely because of him that Song Changming could travel far away with peace of mind. Even after leaving the Marshal's Mansion for a long time, the military headquarters still operated in an orderly manner without any problems.

Lu Yuchen simply smiled and nodded at what Song Changming said, but knowing the difference in status, he never dared to be presumptuous in front of Song Changming because of the favor Song Changming had shown him.

"Has anything important come up lately?" Song Changming asked after taking his seat.

In the past, he would come to the Marshal's Cabinet every day to review memorials.

Later, as Lü Yuchen's abilities became more apparent, he gradually delegated more power, until Song Changming visited the cabinet every three days.

Now it's basically once every ten days or half a month.

In any case, if there is an emergency, Lü Yuchen will contact him as appropriate, while for matters that are not important, Lü Yuchen will handle them directly.

Even the highest-ranking generals, and even the martial arts masters and experts in the military, must obey his orders and arrangements!

And this is the power he now possesses!
"It's nothing serious. Emperor Yun has just sent another envoy to inquire about our army's strength. I have already handed over the information truthfully. In addition, there are some promotion lists submitted by the generals, which I would like you to review."

As is customary, Lü Yuchen reported on key work matters and assisted Song Changming in handling them.

Finally, Lu Yucheng thought for a moment and asked, "Does Emperor Yun's move mean he's about to start another war?"

"Perhaps, but not now. Neither Prince Cui nor I have heard anything about this matter yet," Song Changming said, glancing at the memorial that Lü Yuchen had compiled in his hand.

Upon hearing this, Lü Yucheng breathed a slight sigh of relief, but then shook his head helplessly and said, "My lord, if war breaks out again in the future, I'm afraid I will no longer be able to assist you."

Song Changming was taken aback and looked up at Lu Yucheng, who looked old and frail.

Lu Yucheng bowed and lowered his head, finally slowly speaking out his thoughts.

“I am getting old and I’m afraid I won’t be able to hold on for many more years. Perhaps it’s time for me to hand over my position to the next generation of young people.”

This is something he has been considering for the past few years.

He abdicated and made way for a more capable person.

His physical strength and energy were declining. As he got older, no matter how well he took care of his health, he could no longer continue to work at a high intensity and assist Song Changming as wholeheartedly as he had when he was young.

At this point, relinquishing his power and finding a suitable successor is the most important thing he should do.

(End of this chapter)