If you don't give up, I'd like to be your adoptive father.

Chapter 1026 Patrol in the Southeast
"What? You actually encountered a fake Heavenly King Jin, and were even appointed as a Heavenly Official by him?" Hui Chezi exclaimed in surprise.

The Azure Lotus Dharma King, the Oil Emperor, and the Great Emperor Gao exchanged glances, shook their heads together, and said repeatedly, "No, we did encounter the Golden Heavenly King."

All fellow immortals of the Three Primal Ultimate Palace have been seen.

Upon hearing "Sanyuan Jizhen Palace," the immortals, who had just begun to have doubts, quickly dispelled their suspicions.

Who dares to swindle and cheat at the Sanyuan Jizhen Palace? And they're even impersonating the Golden Heavenly King!

That's like an old man eating poison; he's tired of living.

But then they saw the reactions of the three "experts" just now.

There must be something strange about them.

Or rather, there's something wrong with their celestial status.

Hui Chezi gave Emperor Gao a deep look, then turned to You Erlang and asked, "Fellow Daoist You, what is the full title of your immortal position?"

You Erlang, however, was quite frank, saying, "This humble Taoist is the 'Emperor of Majiatun in Jiuyuan County.' Majiatun is a very small place with only two hundred households, and the villagers are quite poor."

Hui Chezi, the "Emperor of Majiatun," had a contorted expression and wanted to say something.

But in front of "Emperor Majiatun", he directly complained that it was too rude.

"Fellow Daoist's duty is somewhat similar to that of the Third Holy Mother's elder brother. Erlang Shen's Daoist temple is also in his hometown."

In the last 100,000 years, human civilization has developed rapidly, the Shu region has been developed, and Guanjiangkou has become prosperous and famous.

Today, Majiatun in Jiuyuan County is just a village of two hundred households, but it may very well become a famous city in the north in the future.

By then, the Emperor of Majiatun will surely be famous throughout the land.

Hui Chezi himself didn't believe these words, but some of what he said was true.

For example, Erlang Xiansheng Zhenjun of Guanjiangkou.

Erlang Shen is of course a great god.

However, his relationship with the Jade Emperor as uncle and nephew made his situation in Heaven somewhat awkward. In his early years, Erlang Shen had also rescued his mother from Peach Mountain!

Erlang Shen's sacred site is in his hometown. His hometown is at the mouth of the Guanjiang River, which is located in the Shu region.

Right after the Investiture of the Gods war ended, the Shu region could almost be described as a wild and untamed land.

The essence of China lies in the Yellow River basin.

It wasn't until the Qin Dynasty conquered Western Shu and dispatched the renowned minister Li Bing to govern the region that the population of Guanjiangkou flourished and humane practices developed.

The number of worshippers at Guanjiangkou also increased rapidly, and the status of the Guanjiangkou deity rose accordingly.

In some ways, Yu Erlang and Yang Erlang are quite similar.

They were both the second oldest in their families, both achieved "physical sainthood" (becoming gods with the status of immortals), and both had their divine duties in their hometowns.

"I dare not compare myself to Erlang Xiansheng Zhenjun. I am able to open a temple and build a divine palace in my hometown, where I have a place to settle down and can also protect the elders of my hometown. I am very happy and satisfied," said You Erlang happily.

He can become an immortal, so he must not be a fool or have a mental illness.

With his knowledge, he certainly knew that the "Emperor of Majiatun" was ridiculous.

He remained happy, pleased, and proud.

Because no matter how ridiculous this divine duty may be, the title "Emperor" is not something he boasted about, but rather a "righteous god" recognized by the Heavenly Court.

They are completely different from those demons who call themselves Great Sages or Great Emperors.

Apart from the lucky encounter with Yu Fengxian, who was blessed with a brain injury, the Heavenly Court, which has existed for hundreds of millions of years, has never made such a haphazard conferment of titles upon gods.

This opportunity is so rare that it may only come once in a billion years.

"Fellow Daoist Gao, besides the three of you, are there any other Daoists whose names are on the Heavenly Register this time at the Ascension Pavilion?" asked a Huashan immortal.

"A total of twenty-eight immortal friends are listed in the Heavenly Register," said the Great Emperor.

"Wow, there are twenty-eight of them! In the past thousand years, all the immortals who successfully ascended to heaven have numbered less than twenty!"

All the immortals were shocked, and they felt even more strongly that there was something fishy going on with the registration of the Three Primal Extreme Palaces into the Heavenly Register this time.

Judging from their expressions, the three of them clearly did not want to say more.

Dou Gengyan asked, "Now that Senior Qinglian has become the Heavenly Court's Fighting King, will you still remain among the 'Eight Immortals of the East Sea' to continue seeking opportunities to support the Dragon Court?"

If she had met Qinglian Jushi in Zongxuan Cave Heaven, she would never have asked such a question.

But Qinglian Jushi didn't fly to heaven; instead, he returned to the mortal world and even came to Haosou Immortal Mansion to find her. Surely he didn't come to say goodbye?

The Dharma King Qinglian sighed, "After receiving the heavenly title, the Golden Heavenly King also issued a heavenly decree to me."

The reason I came to the Divine Land is to support the Dragon Court.

Now that he has become the Fighting King, he must see things through to the end.

He will also shine brightly in the upcoming great calamity, displaying the might of the 'Fighting King'.

"Ah, this isn't forcing you to deliver it—"

—This is forcing you to your death!
Dou Gengyan's expression changed slightly, and he cried out in his heart.

The Eight Immortals of the East Sea each have their own special skills.

Dou Gengyan and the South Sea Divine Nun are both sword fairies who have mastered great sword skills and are very good at fighting.

The Heavenly Secrets Technique was handled by Xu Fu and his master, Hai Mingzi.

The Hermit of Qinglian was skilled in formations.

Making him "fight" and even shine brightly is tantamount to killing him.
—It seems there are indeed major problems with this conferment of gods by the Sanyuan Jizhen Palace.

It seems that the Golden Heavenly King has no intention of letting the Green Lotus Hermit live until the end of the great calamity.

If someone dies during a great calamity, how should the divine duty of the "Fighting King" be accounted for?
None of the immortals and heroes of the land around me are fools.

Thinking of this, their gazes toward Qinglian Jushi became more sympathetic and less envious.

Well, it's not that I've completely lost my envy.

Making a name for oneself as the "Fighting King" during a great calamity is indeed very dangerous.

But the Hermit of Qinglian didn't go to fight for the dragon himself; he joined forces with his fellow immortals to support the Dragon Court.

If you choose the right dragon, half the crisis will disappear.

If you are cautious and careful in your daily life, and never try to stand out, your chances of surviving until the end of the great calamity will double.

With good luck and enough cunning, one can make the identity of "Battle King" eternal.

"Fellow Daoist Gao, Fellow Daoist You, have you received the Heavenly Decree?"

They then turned their attention to two other "masters".

Gao Liang nodded solemnly and said, "I originally had no intention of supporting the Dragon Court, but the Golden Heavenly King specifically instructed me that I must obtain the Human Emperor's approval before I can establish my own government and military headquarters at Shitouting in Huayin County."

—There can only be one "Great Emperor" on Mount Hua, namely the Great Emperor of the Western Peak. Don't you understand this principle?

Although you are the Great Emperor of Stone Pavilion, Stone Pavilion is located in Huayin County, within the territory of Mount Hua!
The immortals nodded approvingly on the surface, but they were all muttering to themselves.

You Erlang laughed and said, "Originally, I intended to support the Dragon Court and earn some Heavenly Merit, but King Jin told me to do as I pleased."

You can either support Longting or return to Majiatun immediately.

In that case, I naturally choose to go home immediately to establish my own dental practice.

Hui Chezi asked, "Could we go back to Majiatun in a few years?"

You Erlang paused, then said, "Why wait a few years? I am now the Emperor of Majiatun. If I am not in the Central Plains supporting the Dragon Court, I must immediately return to my hometown to establish my own court, recruit local gods, and make the 'Majiatun Divine Palace' famous." —Your hometown, "Majiatun," is in Jiuyuan County!

Don't you know what the situation is like in Jiuyuan County right now?

Meng Tian led hundreds of thousands of troops from the Great Wall Army and fought back and forth with the Yuezhi and Xiongnu outside Jiuyuan County.

If you return to your hometown to establish your own government and make a name for yourself as "Erlang Shen," you're not surnamed Yang, you're surnamed You!

The immortals were puzzled, but they couldn't directly pour cold water on Erlang's enthusiasm.

They said tactfully, "Jiuyuan County is in constant turmoil. Fellow Daoist You, why don't you stay in the Central Plains and join us in supporting the true Son of Heaven and overthrowing the tyrannical Qin?"

“In recent years, Jiuyuan County has indeed been unsettled. But my hometown, Majiatun, is really remote. The Xiongnu people look down on it and don’t know the way,” You Erlang said shrewdly.

"Actually, it wasn't the Golden Heavenly King who bestowed the title upon us, it was Yu Fengxian!"

After celebrating and feasting, and bidding farewell to the immortals, the Hermit of the Green Lotus sought out Dou Gengyan alone and told him the truth.

"Ah, how could it be her?" Dou Gengyan looked incredulous.

The Hermit of Qinglian recounted his experiences at the Sanyuan Jizhen Palace.

"At that time, the Golden Heavenly King angrily shouted, 'It must be Yu Fengxian.' Later, he went to the Heavenly Court and came back with an awkward and reluctant expression, acknowledging our status as immortals."

They didn't mention Yu Fengxian impersonating them again, only asking us to "be careful with our words and actions."

Don't say things you shouldn't say, or you risk being banished to the mortal realm.

Dou Gengyan stammered, "Why did you tell me this, senior? What if King Jin finds out?"

The Hermit of Qinglian stared into her eyes and said quietly, "I will not tell anyone that you are an exception."

Because you're Yu Fengxian's good friend!

Dou Gengyan said worriedly, "She is audacious and heinous, yet she has not gained any benefit from it. She is too foolish."

This time she has committed a terrible crime; who knows how the Jade Emperor will punish her.

The Hermit of the Azure Lotus said with a flicker in his eyes, "King Jin didn't mention Yu Fengxian at all, so there probably won't be any punishment."

I carefully recalled the whole process and found that Yu Fengxian was indeed cunning and cautious.

Throughout the entire process, she never referred to herself as "King Jin"; she always referred to herself as "I" rather than "I, the Emperor."

We call her "Emperor," and she responds; but when we call her "Golden King," she ignores us.

Even if the Jade Emperor wanted to hold her accountable, she had a reason—she came to the Palace of Ultimate Truth to register in the Heavenly Register, we asked her for favors, and she agreed; that's all.

Dou Gengyan's expression softened slightly, and he said, "Once something is done, it will leave behind cause and effect, creating karma."

She, a rogue immortal cultivator, managed to register dozens of immortals in the celestial register and arbitrarily bestow celestial titles upon them.

How much karmic force is involved?
What kind of backlash will this cause, and can she bear it?

The Hermit of Qinglian had a strange expression and said, "She's in excellent condition; even the Golden Heavenly King couldn't catch her."

Dou Gengyan was taken aback.

Considering Yu Fengxian's previous condition, it seems that she was indeed not affected.

The Hermit of the Azure Lotus added, "This is also why I'm telling you this privately. The Feathered Phoenix Immortal can be deified!"

No one who can become an immortal is a fool.

The longer you live, the smarter you may become, but you will definitely gain more experience and knowledge.

Dou Gengyan's expression changed several times, and he said in a hoarse voice, "She is ultimately just a wandering immortal with limited abilities. She is also the Grand Tutor of the tyrannical Qin Dynasty, and we have different positions from her."

The Hermit of Qinglian said bitterly, "Does Fairy Lingbo understand my current predicament? The 'Battle King' might take my life."

This humble Taoist priest does not know what Yu Fengxian is capable of; I merely wish to establish a good relationship with her through you, fairy."

"Since you know the danger, why don't you resign from your duty as the 'Fighting King'?" Dou Gengyan asked.

The Hermit of Qinglian countered, "What brings us, the Eight Immortals of the East Sea, to the Central Plains?"

Before Dou Gengyan could answer, he continued, "No matter what, we must support the imperial court. Why not earn more?"
To be honest, the title 'Fighting Dharma King' is not suitable for me at all, but it is a 'Dharma King'!

If I survive this great calamity, I will be able to travel the world freely, and everyone who sees me will have to respectfully address me as 'King Qinglian'.

Or, if I were to ascend to the Heavenly Court, the Heavenly Court would treat me according to the rules set by the Dharma King.

Fairy Lingbo surely understands the benefits and wonders involved.

“I can’t guarantee anything. I can only relay your story to Yu Fengxian when the opportunity arises,” Dou Gengyan said.

The hermit of Qinglian bowed deeply, "Thank you!"

Xiaoyu only regretted that she was "unlucky" enough to refuse Dou Gengyan's offer to help her cheat code.

She had long since forgotten about the Three Realms Palace.

She wasn't worried at all about the "bad things" she had done before, or how big of a deal they were.

For example, gambling on fate at the entrance of the Tianmen Town government office, stealing giant peaches, and killing Huang An.
Compared to them, what happened at the Sanyuan Jizhen Palace was nothing more than a game.

Just as Qinglian Jushi said, she did not admit that she was the Golden Heavenly King; it was Tianjing who made the mistake.

It was the Heavenly Mirror Attendant who "took it upon himself" and, upon hearing her words, registered all the immortals in the Heavenly Register.

But she has a mouth, so why can't she speak?

She said they have to listen to her?
She committed countless "heavenly sins" that cannot be denied.

This time she was able to argue so eloquently, saying that she hadn't been caught red-handed yet, so what was there to be afraid of?
After leaving Mount Hua with a clear conscience, Xiao Yu did not use his "Soaring Ten Thousand Miles" supernatural power to spread his wings and fly directly to Dazexiang.

She had three purposes for leaving Xianyang: First, before the world descended into chaos, she wanted to quickly complete her previous plan to "travel across the land and pay homage to the heroes who became her adoptive fathers."

At the very least, we need to activate the ultimate power of Xiang Yu and Han Xin, these two "MVP" players.

Xiang Yu and Han Xin were both key figures in the great calamities of the Qin and Han dynasties.

If you approach them directly without a suitable reason, it will definitely arouse suspicion.

Now she has found a plausible excuse—to tour the southeast and seek out auspicious omens!

This was both an excuse and the duty of the Grand Tutor of Qin, and her second objective for this trip.

Finally, we still need to inspect all the famous mountains and rivers of China and the ley lines of each prefecture before the world descends into chaos.

Once a rebel leader declares himself king, the "mandate of heaven" of the Ying dynasty over the Chinese land will change from being whole to being fragmented.

With the Mandate of Heaven for the Great Qin broken, the authority of the Grand Tutor of the Great Qin naturally became incomplete as well.

If Chen Sheng and Wu Guang had declared themselves kings in the Chu region and established the Chu state.

The region of Chu then separated from the Qin Empire.

If she were to try to use the power of the Celestial Master to seize control of the "land rights" of Chu, just as she did on Mount Hua, it would be extremely difficult.

It even becomes completely impossible. If the State of Chu also establishes its own Imperial Observatory, appoints its own Grand Tutor, and that Grand Tutor of Chu is also very capable.

She, the Grand Tutor of Qin, could be completely isolated from the "power and authority of Chu".

If there is an earthquake in Chu, she wants to help clear the earth's veins, but she can't.

After leaving Mount Hua, Xiaoyu chose to use earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a technique that allows one to escape through earth's veins).

As you walk, compare the actual landscape map with the real map to experience the true appearance and charm of the mountains and rivers.

While we're at it, we can also clear the blocked veins of the land and investigate any anomalies within the veins, such as dragon veins.

(End of this chapter)