Loan Wusheng

Chapter 208 The Theory of Dharma Forms: Seven True Persons with Dharma Forms in the World!
The death of Emperor Yongchang is shrouded in mystery.

However, Cai Kang naturally had no reason to deceive Zheng Jun, and his injuries were also undeniable, so Zheng Jun trusted him quite a bit.

After chatting indoors for a while, Zheng Jun and Cai Kang walked out of the Starry Sky Chamber together.

Outside the Starry Sky Chamber, the Cai family elder on guard suddenly changed his expression. The compass needle in his hand trembled wildly, and the originally abundant star power thinned at a visible speed. He was dumbfounded: "This... how is this possible? The son-in-law has drained the star power again?"

Upon realizing this, the old man from the Cai family immediately turned hostile.

The saying goes, "Once is enough, twice is too much, but not a third time." If Zheng Jun keeps inhaling like this every day, where will the future generations of the Cai family learn to practice "Swift Meteor"?
Once is one thing, but this is the second time!

Every time the star power is fully charged, this son-in-law comes and absorbs it all. When it's fully charged again, won't the son-in-law come again?

Therefore, this elderly man from the Cai family felt it was time for him to have a serious talk with his son-in-law!

The old man from the Cai family rushed over angrily, about to question him, but suddenly realized that standing next to Zheng Jun was Cai Kang. He froze on the spot, his anger turning into astonishment, and then hurriedly bowed and said, "Grand... Ancestor! You're back?!"

Cai Kang remained calm, his gaze sweeping over the compass in the old man's hand and then glancing at the direction of the Starry Chamber, as if he already knew everything.

He casually waved his hand, his tone calm yet authoritative: "A little bit of star power is nothing but an external thing, why bother with it? You may leave now."

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the old man broke out in a cold sweat, nodding repeatedly in agreement, not daring to utter another word. He was secretly alarmed: "The ancestor has actually returned. Could it be that something has happened in Jinzhou? Otherwise, why would the ancestor return?"

Thinking of this, he dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction. He bowed and stepped aside, watching the two leave. Only after their figures disappeared did he breathe a sigh of relief and wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.

But the old man from the Cai family had already made up his mind about one thing.

Something really bad has happened in Jinzhou!

Otherwise, our ancestor wouldn't have come back!
"..."

After negotiating with Zheng Jun, Cai Kang did not hesitate and prepared to take direct control of everything in Bozhou. He was ready to mobilize all the martial artists in Bozhou and gather them together.

In Bozhou, there are probably around thirty people with the highest rank of Tongqiao, which is not much different from that of Lanzhou, and may even be slightly more.

With such strength, plus Cai Kang, a Yuan Dan Martial Saint, in charge, even if the three kings had no disagreements and attacked Bozhou together, as long as Cai Kang acted like a coward and only defended, they could at least hold out for a while.

Zheng Jun himself began to ponder the current situation.

If Emperor Yongchang really has passed away, then things will indeed be quite difficult.

Although Zheng Jun spoke eloquently to Cai Kang, there were still many risks involved in such an operation.

What if other Yuan Dan cultivators of different surnames are unwilling to do this?
Moreover, it would be too risky for him to go to the aid of Shenjing by himself alone.

Zheng Jun was quite confident in his ability to fight Gongyang Jin and Fang Ji. After all, no matter how strong they were, they were only at the Tongqiao level, and he was absolutely certain of victory.

But now, the one surrounding the capital is the King of Qin, a genuine Yuan Dan Martial Saint.

Zheng Jun had previously fought against the Yuan Dan Martial Saint, and the strength of that Western Di High Priest had indeed left Zheng Jun somewhat apprehensive.

What's even more terrifying is that the High Priest of the Western Di was not a particularly powerful figure among the Yuan Dan Martial Saints; he was merely an ordinary existence.

Among the three Yuan Dan Martial Saints of the Western Di, the strongest was naturally the Great Chanyu Luan Di Shi, followed by the Rizhu King Huyan Shi, who was in charge of the Xiongnu's military operations and presided over the war against the west.

Finally, there was the high priest Juqu, who was in charge of worshipping heaven and earth.

Among the sons of the Divine Martial Emperor, the King of Qin was undoubtedly the most capable and skilled in warfare.

Kings like the King of Qin, the King of Zhao, the King of Yan, and the King of Jin, who were stationed on the frontier, were definitely more powerful than kings like the King of Wei and the King of Han, who were far from the border.

"Whoo~"

Zheng Jun let out a breath; for now, all he could do was take it one step at a time.

If nothing unexpected happens, given that my current strength is below the Yuan Dan level, I will definitely be seen as a juicy piece of meat, surrounded by wolves.

Thinking of this, Zheng Jun had no other choice but to stand alone on the eaves, gazing thoughtfully at the newly emerging crimson light beside the Purple Star.

Just then, Zheng Jun suddenly sensed someone approaching. He looked up and saw Li Zhaowan holding an astrolabe, walking timidly towards him. When she saw Zheng Jun looking at her, she stopped and stood three steps away: "Are you... worried about what to do next?"

Before Zheng Jun could answer, Li Zhaowan continued tactfully, "The return of the Cai family's patriarch has led to rumors that something is wrong in Jinzhou. If you hesitate, you can come and seek refuge with my father. My father greatly admires talented young people. If you come and help my father achieve great things, you will surely be rewarded with wealth and honor."

"In that case, I can also..."

At this point, Li Zhaowan did not reply further, but the meaning was clear.

Looking at Li Zhaowan's hesitant posture, Zheng Jun couldn't help but chuckle and said, "The outcome is still uncertain. Your Highness, you should consider how to compete with the King of Wei and the King of Qi."

Cai Kang did indeed lose his composure.

The King of Han, the King of Wei, and the King of Qi will definitely divide up the country over the post-war issues. The King of Qi is under pressure from Qin Cunhai, while the King of Han is under pressure to recover lost territory.

Only the King of Wei was not under too much pressure, but he still had to think carefully about how to digest the results of the war, summarize the weapons and prisoners left behind by Emperor Yongchang, and then assist the King of Han in going south to eliminate the remaining troops in Pengzhou.

It is highly likely that Yue Guogong Shu Weiyuan fled back to Pengzhou to rebuild his strength.

For the two kings of Wei and Han, recovering the old homeland of Han was more important than heading north to open up a new battlefield, so there was actually still a lot of buffer time.

The only thing to watch out for now is whether others will take advantage of the situation and launch an attack after the fall of Emperor Yongchang.

Zheng Jun has not yet fallen so low as to have to submit to the King of Han, so he directly rejected Li Zhaowan's proposal.

Upon hearing this, Li Zhaowan couldn't help but show a hint of disappointment on her face.

Before the disappointment could even set in, Zheng Jun had already moved close to Li Zhaowan, the fragrance wafting into her nostrils. Zheng Jun then reached out and touched Li Zhaowan's delicate body.

"Ok?"

Li Zhaowan suddenly felt Zheng Jun's hand, and her delicate body trembled instantly. Then she let out a soft moan, looked up at Zheng Jun, and revealed a pair of phoenix eyes.

However, this time her phoenix eyes were not as aloof and arrogant as before, but rather gentle and tender, her cheeks as fair as jade, and her charm in an instant aroused Zheng Jun's interest.

Immediately afterwards, Li Zhaowan blinked her tender phoenix eyes and whispered, "I lost my virginity to you today, and you refuse to serve under my father. This truly troubles this princess..."

As she spoke, Li Zhaowan gently raised her fair and alluring arm, her slender fingers slowly moving to her chest, whispering softly, "I am aware of your ambition. Since you are unwilling to work for my father, I only ask one thing of you. If so, I will grant you whatever you ask."

Her voice was soft and charming, as beautiful as a nightingale, like delicate jade fingers plucking the strings of a zither, leaving a lingering melody that stirred a tingling sensation in the heart.

Especially when it came from Li Zhaowan's mouth.

Although Li Zhaowan had temporarily submitted to Zheng Jun's 'tyranny' and even embroidered a purse, she was still a fiery little woman, not at all as submissive as Yang Xiao.

Now that Li Zhaowan has adopted this attitude, Zheng Jun has come to accept it with a sense of 'taming'.

"what's up?"

Although Li Zhaowan's actions pleased Zheng Jun greatly, he refrained from uttering words like "never to usurp the Zhou throne," and Zheng Jun was not so easily swayed.

If someone would give up being emperor because of a woman's words, Zheng Jun could only say that person is out of their mind.

After saying that, Zheng Jun did not hesitate and directly embraced Li Zhaowan, exploring her freely.

Although Li Zhaowan's body trembled slightly, she did not intend to stop Zheng Jun's actions. She was very resistant to this posture, but she had no choice but to comply because of his request.

Li Zhaowan was almost face to face with Zheng Jun, her pearly teeth lightly biting her red lips, and she whispered, "After all, I am also a member of the royal family. If one day you lose, can you give up your ambition to conquer the world and focus on assisting my father? My father has always been respectful to the virtuous and talented. I will mediate and make sure you become a pillar of the Great Zhou."

"If one day you truly succeed in changing the dynasty, I only hope... I only hope that you can forgive my Great Zhou royal family and perform the ancient rites of 'Two Kings and Three Respects,' and not emulate the Divine Martial Emperor of my Great Zhou."

This world of Jambudvipa once strictly adhered to the rites of the 'Two Kings and Three Respects'.

The so-called "Two Kings and Three Respects" refers to bestowing titles upon the descendants of previous royal families, calling them the Two Kings and Three Respects, granting them royal titles, fiefs, and the right to worship at ancestral temples, as a sign of respect, demonstrating the succession of the dynasty, and indicating its legitimate status.

In other words, it was to grant the former royal family a leisurely title, so that they wouldn't be reduced to begging.

Originally, everyone strictly adhered to this standard, but then Emperor Shenwu of the Great Zhou Dynasty broke the rules and hunted down the former Yu royal family everywhere, leaving no one alive and no direct descendants.

This is understandable.

After all, the Radiant Sun of the Former Yu Royal Family had some bugs.

While others spend hundreds of years cultivating to advance to a higher realm, the royal family members of Qianyu can easily slay demonic beasts and consume inner cores to advance, greatly shortening their cultivation time.

Under these circumstances, after Emperor Shenwu of the Great Zhou Dynasty gained control of the country, he was naturally restless and afraid that if he gave these remnants of the previous regime any time, they would make a comeback.

Therefore, Emperor Shenwu had them all killed.

Li Zhaowan was very worried about this.

Because recently there have been rumors in the Bozhou and Lanzhou areas that their beloved husband is proficient in the supernatural powers of the former Yu royal family and is suspected to be a member of the former Yu royal family.

That's why Li Zhaowan brought this up.

Upon hearing Li Zhaowan's words, Zheng Jun was taken aback.

Ah, that's it.

I thought there were some conditions involved.

"can."

After a moment of contemplation, Zheng Jun immediately said, "If I am defeated and die, I will definitely submit to the King of Han; if I seize the world, the Li family will surely become the Duke of Anle and the Marquis of Guiming in the future!"

Upon hearing Zheng Jun's words, Li Zhaowan, who had been quite tense, instantly relaxed. Her body went limp, and she collapsed completely into Zheng Jun's arms, whimpering softly, "If that's the case, tonight... whatever my husband wants to do, this princess will obey him."

Upon hearing Li Zhaowan's words, Zheng Jun did not hesitate at all. He stepped forward and used his wicked hands to knead Li Zhaowan into a dough.

Seeing this, Li Zhaowan blushed. When she saw that Zheng Jun had already picked her up, she immediately exclaimed, "You...you, you want to do this here?"

"Of course not... If you want to stay here, I have no objection."

"No! Go back, go back inside..."

……

After one night, Zheng Jun was in high spirits.

Having completely won over Little Chili, he dispelled much of the gloom caused by the death of Emperor Yongchang.

"May Emperor Yongchang rest in peace. I have severely punished the accomplices of the King of Han. Remember to bless me from heaven."

Zheng Jun thought to himself silently, and at the same time stepped out of the room to find Cai Kang to discuss important matters.

Bozhou City was placed under full martial law last night.

However, countless people knew that Cai Kang had returned. After all, when Cai Kang fled in a sorry state, he did not hide his tracks. Therefore, many soldiers and civilians in Changyang County and other places in the south had already seen Cai Kang's figure.

After all, it was hard to miss the strange phenomena caused by the Yuan Dan Martial Saint's desperate escape.

Therefore, this news was bound to leak out sooner or later.

Therefore, Zheng Jun now needs to talk to Cai Kang to see if he can take advantage of this information gap to do something.

With this thought in mind, Zheng Jun quickly headed towards the Cai family's council hall.

Inside the council chamber, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood.

Cai Kang stood with his hands behind his back by the window, gazing at the century-old pine tree in the courtyard with a deep look in his eyes.

Upon hearing footsteps, Cai Kang turned around and saw Zheng Jun striding towards him, a hint of emotion appearing on his face.

At this moment, Cai Kang was no longer in his disheveled state as he had been the day before. Dressed in a white robe, he looked quite like a hermit.

“Young Zheng, do you still remember when I first met you a few years ago? You were just a junior in the Outer Gang Realm.” Cai Kang shook his head and sighed. “Now you have reached the fifth level of the Opening Aperture Realm. Such a speed of cultivation is probably only comparable to those geniuses of the ancient mythological era.”

To be honest, Cai Kang's feelings were quite complicated.

When they chose Zheng Jun, they thought the world would be plunged into turmoil for hundreds of years. Wouldn't it be wonderful to put Zheng Jun in the spotlight?

If there were any other explanation, they could also bring Zheng Jun, this prodigy, under their command.

But unexpectedly, Zheng Jun was too arrogant.

According to Cai Kang's assumption, Zheng Jun should have just broken through to the Tongqiao stage.

How did I reach the fifth level of enlightenment?
This speed of cultivation is indeed quite frightening.

As a result, Cai Kang's expression became extremely complex.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Jun smiled slightly, cupped his hands, and said, "Ancestor, you flatter me. I was just lucky and had some good fortune."

Cai Kang looked at Zheng Jun with a complicated expression, then suddenly laughed and said, "You little rascal, you've learned to be humble, but..."

As he spoke, Cai Kang's tone shifted, and his expression turned serious: "The current situation is not the time for modesty."

Zheng Jun also suppressed his smile and said seriously, "What the Ancestor said is absolutely right."

Cai Kang nodded, walked to the table, and tapped the surface lightly with his fingers: "The suggestion you made yesterday, I've thought about it a lot, and it is indeed feasible. However... persuading that old fox from the Lu family won't be easy."

"The world is bustling, all for profit; the world is bustling, all for gain."

Zheng Jun opened his mouth and laughed: "The old ancestor of the Lu family is now over four hundred years old. If you want to persuade him, you must consider the big picture... The current predicament of the Lu family is not about dominating the world, but about the lack of successors."

"Apart from the patriarch Lu Zhenglin, the Lu family has no one at the fifth level of the Qi Opening Realm, let alone any disciples who have the potential to break through to the Yuan Dan Realm. The family head, Lu Qunyan, is only at the fourth level of the Qi Opening Realm. The Lu family patriarch's biggest worry is whether the Lu family can continue to hold down the reins in Xuanzhou after his death."

“We can start from here and promise to train their children and guard Xuanzhou forever.”

Zheng Jun's voice was calm, and Cai Kang nodded slightly after hearing Zheng Jun's words.

Lu Laogui's current concerns are indeed true, but why should Lu Laogui believe their promises?

After all, in today's world, promises are the most useless thing.

"Well, let's leave that matter aside for now."

Cai Kang sighed and continued, "Bozhou is in turmoil. Young Zheng, you'll be setting off south in a few days, won't you? When you reach Guangyi County, execute Meng Yixian!"

"This man is a former subordinate of the King of Wei. Hearing of the great defeat in Jinzhou, he is probably plotting something."

"Meng Yixian?"

Zheng Jun thought for a moment. This person was the prefect of Guangyi County, whose cultivation level was at the initial stage of the Qi Opening Realm. He immediately said, "Please rest assured, senior. It's just a matter of course."

For Zheng Jun, killing a cultivator at the initial stage of the Qi Opening Realm was indeed an easy task, without any difficulty.

Seeing Zheng Jun's expression, Cai Kang nodded, and then suddenly said, "I observe that you are composed and your cultivation has improved considerably. You must be planning to achieve the unity of the five elements and step into the half-step Yuan Dan realm, right?"

"Our ancestor had keen insight."

Zheng Jun nodded in agreement, and then earnestly asked, "I wonder if the Ancestor has any secret methods to teach me?"

Cai Kang is, after all, a Yuan Dan Martial Saint, so asking him for advice is absolutely no problem.

If you have any breakthrough tips or insights, please share them with me quickly. Only after I break through to the Yuan Dan stage can we all better support and help each other.

"I do have some insights, but they are not important."

Cai Kang shook his head, took a deep breath, and said in a low voice, "Do you know why the most accomplished Dharma masters in the world today do not participate in the struggle for the throne?"

"Ok?"

Upon hearing Cai Kang's words, Zheng Jun sat up straight and bowed to Cai Kang, asking for guidance: "I truly do not know, please enlighten me, senior."

Not only did he not know, Zheng Jun didn't even know how many experts at the True Martial Dharma Aspect Realm existed in the world!
"The reason is very simple, it all comes down to the concept of 'Dharma-form'."

Cai Kang took a deep breath and said, "All Dharma forms in the world have a fixed destiny. Once a Dharma form is formed, it is destined to follow this path and cannot be changed. For Dharma form masters, the Dharma form of the Lord of the World is naturally useless to them."

What do you mean?
Zheng Jun was taken aback.

"If a Yuan Dan Martial Saint wants to break through to the True Martial Dharma Aspect realm, he must choose a 'path' to condense a Dharma Aspect. Each Dharma Aspect is unique. If it already has an owner, then choosing this 'path' will only lead to death."

Cai Kang continued, "Most of the paths to Dharma Form are quite unfamiliar and require one to explore them slowly. However, the path of conquering the world, becoming the ruler of the world, and cultivating by gathering the earth's veins can condense the Dharma Form of the Heavenly Emperor, which represents the ruler of the world. This is currently the most clearly known 'path'!"

Zheng Jun's pupils constricted slightly.

Cai Kang took a deep breath, lowered his voice, and said, "That's why countless Yuan Dan cultivators compete for a higher realm! But for other experts in the True Martial Dharma Aspect Realm, they are already True Martial Dharma Aspect Realm cultivators. There's no need for them to occupy a position and incur resentment. Moreover, experts in the True Martial Dharma Aspect Realm have already secretly aligned with the Heavenly Dao. The position of the ruler of the world is too tempting!"

"Remember this: there are seven Dharma Aspect masters in the world, each guarding a different 'Dao,' while some renowned Core Formation cultivators are also following their own 'Dao,' hoping to break through."

"For example, the master of the Sword Pavilion in Shu is guarding the 'Sword of Divine Power,' and the Venerable Tongxuan is seeking the 'Sea of ​​Talismans'... They are not interested in the 'Dharma Image of the World' that people all over the world are fighting for, and they can't wait to see the Li family fight to the death."

Upon hearing Cai Kang's words, Zheng Jun took a deep breath.

So that's how it all started?

The Lord of the World is actually a form of Dharma, and among all forms of Dharma, it is the clearest way of cohesion.

After all, once you conquer the entire world, you can use the earth's veins as a guide, along with breakthroughs, to condense the Dharma form of the 'Lord of the World'!
As for things like 'Sword Divine Connection' and 'Sea of ​​Talismans', Zheng Jun had no idea how to condense such a Dharma image.

Moreover, there are actually seven Dharma forms in this world?
"I see, I understand now."

Zheng Jun cupped his hands in agreement, then asked, "May I ask, senior, what are the seven Dharma forms in this world?"

"There are seven Dharma images in the world, consisting of four humans and three demons."

Cai Kang said in a low voice, "The Great Sage Who Overturns the Sea in the Northern Demon Court, the Great Sage Who Burns the Heavens in the Southern Demon Court, and the Lord of the Ten Thousand Demon Palace in the Northern Sea are the three Great Sages among demons."

"In the Central Plains, there are two eminent Dharma masters, Master Qingxu Wanfa and Venerable Shennong of Nanshan. Above the East Sea, there is also True Lord Fulong of Shangdong. In the far west, the Buddha of this world suppresses everything."

Zheng Jun was deeply shocked upon hearing this.

There are so many intricacies involved.

Now Zheng Jun finally understood why, in the struggle for supremacy throughout history, only the Yuan Dan Martial Saint had ever taken action, and there had never been any True Martial Dharma Aspect masters.

They already possess their own Dharma forms, so they naturally have little interest in the 'Lord of the World'. If they were to rashly intervene, it could very well trigger the unpredictability of the Heavenly Dao, leading to all sorts of mishaps. Therefore, these senior experts are simply observing the unfolding events. For them, the only thing that interests them is probably how to transcend worldly constraints.
Even if one condenses a Dharma form and becomes a god-like figure, if one cannot transcend, thousands of years later, one will still turn into a handful of dust, awakening the spirituality of future generations.

"Now it is time for you to know the cause and effect of this matter."

Cai Kang took a deep breath and said, "If you want to achieve the Dharma Form, you need to determine your own 'Path'. Once you choose it, if you want to change your 'Path' halfway, you will have to pay a huge price. You should think it through carefully."

"No need to consider it."

Zheng Jun raised his head and laughed, "Senior, I'm used to being lazy. Since there's a ready-made path right in front of me, why bother to pave a completely new one?"

"If we can hope for a Dharma image today, we will surely ignite the 'Lord of the World'!"

Upon hearing Zheng Jun's grand ambition, Cai Kang took a deep breath and said, "That's good... I have nothing more to say. You have chosen this path, so all those who walk this path are now enemies."

"This path is clear, but it also has the most competitors. In the end, you still have to prove your path by killing, killing until everyone in the world bows down and submits, killing until no one dares to compete with you for the title of 'Lord of the World'!"

Cai Kang is indeed not capable; he cannot choose this path.

After all, with his abilities, being able to break through to the Yuan Dan stage was already quite remarkable. If he wanted to break through to the Dharma Aspect stage, taking the path of the 'Lord of the World' would be completely impossible, since he simply couldn't defeat other Yuan Dan cultivators; that path was too intense.

Therefore, Cai Kang wanted to follow the path of the master "Tian Gang Gui Yuan Zhen Jun" who created the supernatural power "Sa Ta Liu Xing" and condense the "Xing Xi You" Dharma form.

His reasons for helping Emperor Yongchang were not only to make the Cai family the undisputed hegemon in Bozhou, but also to seek Emperor Yongchang's assistance in breaking through and condensing the 'Star Gap Travel' Dharma Image.

Of course, the most suitable path for Cai Kang is definitely not "Star Gap Travel", but another path.

However, there was already a 'Nanshan Shennong Venerable' on that road, and he didn't have the ability to kill this Dharma image and take its place.

Zheng Jun nodded slightly upon hearing this.

Zheng Jun was somewhat embarrassed at this moment.

We have wronged the King of Qin.

Back then, Li Heji, the white crane demon who had reached the Tongqiao realm, spoke with me in Pingzhang County. He said that the King of Qin promised to "first guide the later Dharma forms" and that once the King of Qin reached the Dharma form, he would do his best to assist Zheng Jun in breaking through to the Dharma form.

Zheng Jun initially thought the King of Qin was just making empty promises, but now it seems the King of Qin is serious.

The King of Qin's idea must be that he should become the 'ruler of the world,' while Zheng Jun should choose another.

In this light, it seems that the eldest brother, the close friend of the Divine Martial Emperor...

Zheng Jun took a deep breath, paused, and then asked, "Senior, does the True Lord of the Upper Cave of the East Sea have any opinion on this?"

“That was the sworn brother of the former Divine Martial Emperor. He later fled to the East Sea, where he attained enlightenment and condensed the ‘Stealing Heavenly Secrets’ Dharma Form,” Cai Kang said. “I know what you want to ask. The Divine Martial Emperor fought in the south and north, and suffered many hidden injuries. Before his death, he fought a great battle with the Burning Heaven Great Sage of the Southern Demon Court, which further damaged his vitality, which is why he died young.”

"Among the emperors who ruled the world throughout history, almost none lived to be a hundred years old. Only the second emperor of the ancient Xia dynasty lived for 1,800 years before passing away. The ancient Xia dynasty is also the only dynasty among recent dynasties to have a lifespan of more than 3,000 years."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Jun immediately nodded and sighed.

Knowing such a top secret has made this trip truly worthwhile.

Zheng Jun made a determination.

In fact, it seems that Zheng Jun can only pursue the Dharma form of 'Lord of the World'.

His rise to power was so rapid that he was completely oblivious to the other Dharma forms.

For example, Zheng Jun had never heard of the things Cai Kang mentioned, such as "Sword Connecting to the Divine," "Sea of ​​Talismans," and "Stealing Heavenly Secrets," let alone knew how to condense these Dharma forms.

Moreover, these paths are clearly already taken or are being climbed by others, so it's too late for me to try and consolidate them now.

As for the other routes, Zheng Jun can only collect information slowly, and it will probably take thirty or forty years before the routes are determined.

too slow!
Therefore, if Zheng Jun wants to break through to the Yuan Dan realm as quickly as possible, the only way is to become the 'Lord of the World'.

He had no other choice.

Moreover, the Dharma form of 'Lord of the World' is excessively bloodthirsty and prone to vying with the world.

The fact that the Divine Emperor was able to suppress the two demon courts of the North and South and prevent the Western Buddhist Kingdom from entering the Central Plains naturally proves the power of this 'Lord of the World' Dharma Image.

A true man, if he is to condense the Dharma image, will condense the most invincible path.

What kind of skill is it to sneak around and gather information on routes that nobody cares about?
Stealing chickens doesn't count as winning, and sneaking away to gain points doesn't count as gaining points. Only winning chickens in a fair and square way counts as winning chickens, and only gaining points in a fair and square way counts as gaining points!
"Thank you for your explanation, senior."

Zheng Jun bowed and thanked him.

Upon seeing this, Cai Kang nodded and said, "In that case, if there's nothing else, you should hurry on your way. Only by condensing your Yuan Dan as soon as possible will you be qualified to choose this path."

"Ah."

Zheng Jun nodded, then added, "However, senior, this time I wish to take my family with me. I wonder if senior..."

"Take them all with you. If you're so eager to dominate, and you ever run into someone, they might threaten your family. I don't want to be caught in the crossfire." Cai Kang waved his sleeve and dismissed the threat.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Jun immediately cupped his hands in agreement and quickly left, his heart filled with doubt and unease.

He received a lot of new information this time.

But the most important point is...

Condense the Dharma Image!

If that's the case, would the Lu family patriarch and the Zhao family patriarch still support him in establishing a puppet emperor?

Zheng Jun was preoccupied with his own thoughts. After taking his leave, he quickly went to reorganize his troops and prepare to depart.

The morning mist had not yet dissipated at the south gate of Bozhou City.

Two thousand iron cavalrymen stood in formation like a forest, their white breath mingling with the autumn frost.

Zheng Junxuan wore a dark cloak over his armor, with his Longyuan sword hanging on the side of the saddle. His gaze swept over the six gilded carriages in the center of the caravan. Cai Anjun and Li Zhaowan rode in the first carriage together, followed by Lu Qingyi and Yang Xiao, and Zheng Ping and his wife in the third carriage. The last three carriages were filled with trunks and valuables.

"set off!"

At Zheng Jun's command, the iron cavalry surged out of the city gate like a flood.

The sound of horses' hooves rattled the city bricks and startled a flock of crows.

Zheng Jun rode ahead on his horse, but his mind was in turmoil.

The secret of the Dharma Image revealed by Cai Kang made Zheng Jun's future path increasingly clear.

He is determined to obtain the Dharma Image of the Lord of the World!

but……

Zheng Jun looked up at the crows around him and chuckled, "Bozhou is not bad, you can still see crows."

"If this were in Lanzhou, it would have been shot down and eaten by refugees and defeated soldiers long ago."

After shaking his head, the two thousand cavalrymen marched south with great momentum.

……

Five days later, thirty li outside Guangyi County.

The setting sun, like blood, dyed the wasteland crimson.

Looking at the map and the direction of travel, Zheng Jun suddenly raised his hand, and the two thousand cavalrymen stopped in unison, not one of them taking even half a step more.

"The entire army set up camp."

Zheng Jun's voice was not loud, but it clearly reached the ears of every soldier: "Order all battalions to strengthen their defenses tonight and not to relax."

Mushuhar, the commander of the personal guards standing to the side, clasped his hands in acceptance of the order, but couldn't help but whisper, "Commander, this place is only thirty li away from Guangyi City. Why don't we enter the city to rest?"

"Let's rest here."

Zheng Jun glanced at Mushuhar, which immediately made Mushuhar break out in a cold sweat. He then said, "I have business to attend to in Guangyi County. I will return in half an hour."

Before he finished speaking, Zheng Jun's figure transformed into a streak of azure-gold light and soared into the sky, cutting through the twilight like a meteor, heading straight towards Guangyi City.

It was extremely fast, like a gust of wind.

Meanwhile, the lanterns of the Guangyi Prefectural Governor's Mansion were just being lit.

The governor of Guangyi County, Meng Yixian, was having a private discussion with his confidant, with a secret letter he had just received spread out on the table.

The prefect, a man in his fifties with a sinister face, was now gleaming with excitement: "His Highness Prince Wei has captured the main camp of Jinzhou, and news of Emperor Yongchang's death will soon spread throughout the land! At that time, we..."

Suddenly, a commotion came from outside the window.

Hearing the commotion, Meng Yixian frowned and shouted, "What's all this noise?"

"boom--!"

His answer was a deafening explosion.

Suddenly, the mansion gate and the walls on both sides collapsed with a roar, and a figure stepped through the dust and smoke, his black brocade robe fluttering in the gale.

"Prefect Meng has a refined taste."

Zheng Jun stood with his hands behind his back in mid-air, his voice as cold as ice: "Are you discussing how to welcome this governor?"

Although Zheng Jun had never met Prefect Meng Yixian, he was the only martial artist with the Qi Opening Realm in the entire Guangyi Prefectural Government, so it wouldn't be difficult to find him.

Meng Yixian's expression changed drastically, but he forced himself to remain calm and cupped his hands, saying, "Governor Zheng's sudden arrival is an unfortunate oversight..."

Meng Yixian had never met Zheng Jun before, but Zheng Jun's reputation had spread throughout the world. With his Azure Gold True Essence and the self-proclaimed title of "This Governor," Meng Yixian naturally recognized Zheng Jun's identity immediately.

He cursed inwardly, completely unaware of how Zheng Jun had gotten in.

Was the defensive formation of Guangyi County useless?
"Is Prefect Meng curious about how I got in?"

Zheng Jun chuckled and continued, "It's very simple. This is the territory of Bozhou. In addition to being the Grand Commander who quelled the rebellion in Lanzhou, I also have the responsibility of being the Grand Commander of the Bozhou Military Road. The soldiers guarding the city will naturally let me in."

Zheng Jun landed slowly and walked forward, each step seeming to pound on Meng Yixian's heart: "Former subordinates of the King of Wei, secretly colluding with the rebels... How do you want to die?"

Seven or eight martial artists in the hall suddenly sprang up, the sounds of swords being drawn echoing throughout the hall.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Meng Yixian retreated rapidly, throwing out three poisoned bone-piercing nails from his sleeve. He sneered, "Zheng Jun! Although you are renowned, do you really think I'm made of clay, daring to venture into the dragon's den alone today?"

"I advise you to leave immediately, otherwise even if I die, I can still injure you! You don't want to be injured and have your martial arts cultivation delayed, do you?"

A cold glint flashed in Zheng Jun's eyes, and the Dragon Abyss Blade was not even drawn.

He then pointed his right hand into a spear shape and slashed it through the air.

The Hundred Ferocious Forms were activated instantly!

In an instant, the entire hall was engulfed by a blood-red murderous aura.

The three bone-piercing nails were pulverized in mid-air, and the charging martial artist was struck as if by lightning, his meridians shattered and he was sent flying backward.

Meng Yixian was horrified and turned to run away, but Zheng Jun made a grasping motion with his left hand, and an invisible force pulled him back!

"Why would I care if you fight to the death to deal with someone like you?" Zheng Jun chuckled, his right hand already pressing on the top of Zheng Jun's head. "In your next life, remember to choose the right side and broaden your horizons."

"No! Governor Zheng, spare my life! I'm willing..."

Meng Yixian's pleas for mercy came to an abrupt end.

His whole body convulsed violently, and strands of golden-red true essence overflowed from his seven orifices. He was actually killed by Zheng Jun's 'Fierce Appearance of a Hundred Bones' technique!
Hurried footsteps sounded outside the mansion, and hundreds of county soldiers had surrounded the residence.

Zheng Jun carried the limp Meng Yixian out with great strides, the ground cracking wherever he went, his imposing presence as deep as an abyss and as majestic as a mountain.

The county soldiers were so intimidated by this imposing presence that not a single one dared to step forward.

Where is the Prefectural Magistrate of Guangyi?

Zheng Jun's voice was like thunder.

A middle-aged man dressed as a civil official stepped forward tremblingly.

Seeing this, Zheng Jun tossed Meng Yixian to his feet and said indifferently, "From this moment on, you will temporarily assume the duties of the prefect. Before noon tomorrow, inventory the treasury and prepare 100,000 shi of grain to be sent to Lanzhou."

After a pause, Zheng Jun added, "If anyone asks, just say that Prefect Meng suddenly fell ill and died suddenly."

Since we're already here, we can't work for nothing.

Zheng Jun felt that collecting 100,000 shi of grain was not enough.

The prefectural magistrate knelt down with a thud, his forehead pressed against the ground: "This humble official...this humble official obeys!"

At this point, who would dare to say no?

Seeing this, Zheng Jun said no more and his figure once again transformed into a beam of light and disappeared into the night sky.

Only after that streak of cyan-gold light completely merged into the night did the paralyzed county soldiers dare to breathe heavily.

Some people discovered that Meng Yixian's body had no wounds whatsoever, except for a faint palm print on the top of his head, as if he had simply been asleep.

The prefectural magistrate got up from the ground, looked around at the corpses, and couldn't help but sigh: "This Grand Commandant Zheng is incredibly powerful, terrifyingly so! He killed Prefect Meng with just one move... How terrifying, how terrifying!"

After sighing, the prefectural magistrate quickly ordered his men, "Quickly count the grain. One hundred thousand shi... select one hundred and twenty thousand shi of grain to send to Lanzhou. There must be no mistakes!"

"Yes, Prefect!"

The surrounding soldiers looked at each other, but dared not refute, and immediately bowed and agreed.

The prefectural magistrate, however, seemed to be deep in thought.

"The Cai family patriarch is clearly not powerful enough to intimidate the world. My future depends on Grand Commander Zheng. If I can take this opportunity to speak with the Grand Commander, I may be able to achieve something great!"

……

Qingzhou is a coastal area in Jiaodong Prefecture.

Li Ji sat inside the fishing boat, his face haggard and his eyes filled with sorrow.

The cabin was cramped, barely enough for one person to sit huddled up. The sound of the wooden oars cutting through the water was monotonous and dull, much like the heavy mood he was in at that moment.

How could a Yuan Dan Martial Saint be killed so easily?

After falling into the trap, Li Ji... or rather, Emperor Yongchang realized something was wrong, but it was to no avail. He was still severely injured by the combined attack of the seven Yuan Dan cultivators.

As for Cai Kang and Shu Weiyuan, those two old foxes, they immediately fled after realizing things were going wrong, leaving him alone to face the seven Yuan Dan Martial Saints.

In this situation, Li Ji had no choice but to ignite his Yuan Dan and flee in order to survive!

After the Yuan Dan burned, it triggered strange phenomena in the heavens and earth. Apart from the seven Yuan Dan Martial Saints who participated in the siege, everyone thought he was dead.

but……

It's no different for him than if he were dead.

After all, his Yuan Dan had been dissolved, and he had now fallen back to the peak of the Tongqiao realm, with no possibility of making any further progress in this lifetime.

As for lifespan...

I really only have thirty or forty years left to live.

There was no place for him in the Middle-earth.

If I were to appear in the Central Plains, countless people would probably want to take my life.

Now, the only option is to go to sea.

"Your Majesty, the wind and waves are getting rough, please sit tight."

The boatman was a taciturn old man whose rough voice interrupted Li Ji's thoughts.

Li Ji looked up out of the cabin. Dusk was falling, and dark clouds were churning at the horizon, as if a storm was about to break.

He took a deep breath and asked in a low voice, "Old man, how many more days will it take to reach the East Sea?"

"If the wind is favorable, we can reach Fulong Island in three months." The boatman paused, then added, "However, the seas have been rather turbulent lately. I've heard of demons causing trouble, so Your Majesty must be extra careful on this journey."

Li Ji gave a wry smile.

Be careful? He has nothing left but his life, so what is there to fear?

He closed his eyes, and the image of that 'uncle' appeared in his mind.

The True Lord of the Upper Cave of the East Sea, the sworn brother of the late emperor, is also one of the seven great masters of the Dharma in this world.

When the Divine Martial Emperor swept across the six directions, the True Lord of Subduing Dragon fled to the East Sea and never concerned himself with worldly affairs again.

Now that the Great Zhou Dynasty has collapsed and he himself has perished, will this elder brother remember their past relationship and protect him?

Or perhaps, this elder brother might use his great supernatural powers to reshape his primordial core?

Li Ji, with his deep thoughts, could only drift away from the Central Plains as the sea breeze blew.

This departure may mean never returning.

As for his children and grandchildren...

We can only trust in the wisdom of future generations and believe that 'children and grandchildren have their own blessings'.

(End of this chapter)