Loan Wusheng

The capital city was bustling and prosperous.

Zheng Jun, who had received the 'Stealing Heavenly Secrets' Dharma Image in advance, now sits high in the nine heavens, contemplating in the Taiji Palace.

After he preemptively used the 'Stealing Heavenly Secrets' Dharma form, Zheng Jun could clearly feel that the pressure from the will of heaven and earth on him had increased.

we can even say……

There are quite a few more.

Zheng Jun could clearly sense that it wasn't just the suppression from True Monarch Fulong that was being applied to him; the will of heaven and earth had also transferred other forms of suppression to try and suppress him as well.

As the holder of two Dharma forms, I am currently under suppression that is probably second only to those who are about to advance to the 'Dao Lord' level.

Zheng Jun's situation is understandable.

If I were the will of Heaven, I would also feel a vague unease.

After all, Zheng Jun's behavior was too bizarre.

Get on the bus first and buy the ticket later.

This behavior puzzled the will of Heaven, which originally intended to target Zheng Jun and prevent him from condensing the second Dharma form as much as possible.

Therefore, he made mistakes in many things.

But to everyone's surprise, Zheng Jun bypassed all the procedures and obtained the loan certificate in one fell swoop.

This completely overwhelmed the will of Heaven, which became especially vigilant and could only choose to target Zheng Jun relentlessly, lest Zheng Jun suddenly pull out a 'Dao Lord Realm' and turn the tables on it.

However, Zheng Jun was completely unconcerned about the suppression of the will of heaven and earth.

If the experiment succeeds, then the debt will be repaid in the other two realms, and it doesn't matter whether you suppress it or not.

Once I obtain enough extraterrestrial origins, I'll let you, the Heavenly Dao, experience what it feels like to be powerless.

Zheng Jun shook his head, and after exhaling, he saw that there were people waiting outside the hall. He immediately said, "Huiyue, let's enter the hall."

"promise."

Upon hearing this, Huiyue, who was waiting outside Taiji Palace, immediately went inside and respectfully said to Zheng Jun, "Your Majesty, the children you selected have been settled in Shenjing. Among them, three children are from the Cai family, all recommended by the Duke of Yunshuo; two are from the Zhao family, one from the Lu family, one from the Wang family, one from the Liu family, and two from powerful families in Guanzhong."

Huiyue bowed respectfully.

This election, which involved prominent families, ultimately resulted in a resounding victory for the Cai family.

After all, no one can compete with the Duke of Yunshuo.

Who is this Duke of Yunshuo?
This person was the younger brother of Grand Secretary Cai Mao, the third son of Prince Chuyang Cai Jingchen, Zheng Jun's earliest top investor, and Cai Xun, the former magistrate of Heishan County in the Zhou Dynasty.

After Zheng Jun rose to prominence, Cai Xun's life naturally improved as well. In the first batch of ennoblements, he was only granted the title of Earl, but he was always included in the list of ennoblements. In the last ennoblement, he was granted the titles of Duke of Yunshuo, Pillar of State, and Grand Master of the Golden Purple Light.

These were all honorary titles, with no real power.

In the next round of conferment, he was even listed as a prince and was about to be promoted to Prince of Yunshuo.

Apart from the princes granted at the beginning of the Han Dynasty, only three people were granted the title of Prince of a Commandery.

They are Prince of Chuyang, Cai Jingchen; Prince of Yunshuo, Cai Xun; and Prince of Pingyang, Zhou Pu.

These three people were all benefactors who provided a lot of help to Zheng Jun on his path to growth, and now he naturally wants to repay their kindness.

Those single-character kings who were conferred titles at the beginning of the uprising are now no longer considered kings after Zheng Jun ascended to the position of "Lord of the World".

However, Zheng Jun did not go so far as to abolish it on the spot.

The titles of Prince An and Prince Ning held by Cai Kang and Lu Zhenglin can naturally be retained without any action.

Zhao Wei's title of Prince of Qing can be passed down for three generations, decreasing in number with each generation. The second generation will be the Prince of Qing, and the third generation will be the Duke of Qing. The title will then be passed down to the next generation and cannot be passed down further.

As for the other feudal lords, such as the King of Jing and the King of Liang, only the king himself could hold the position, and the state would be abolished upon his death.

After all, Cai Kang and Lu Zhenglin had both given him some help, and although Zhao Wei joined later, he had also made some contributions.

Those who made no contribution were already mercifully allowed to retain their title as princes.

Huiyue accepted the order and left. Not long after, ten children, aged seven or eight, filed in.

They were dressed in plain white training clothes. Although they came from different families, they all held their breath and lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at the figure on the high seat.

"look up."

Zheng Jun's voice wasn't loud, but it sent a shiver down the spine of the most timid member of the Lu family.

"I wish to impart to you the method of achieving immortality. If you can cultivate it, there will be no problem in the future for you to be ennobled and appointed as generals."

Before the children could even get excited, Zheng Jun waved his sleeve, and ten beams of green light entered the children's foreheads.

Several cultivation techniques were then introduced into the minds of these children.

Of course, the children of the Cai, Lu, and Zhao families received superior cultivation techniques such as the "Cloud and Mist Qi-Guiding Chapter" and the "Nine Revolutions Condensing Yuan Technique," while the other children received ordinary cultivation techniques such as the "Green Wood Technique."

"Sit cross-legged and meditate."

As the imperial edict was issued, mysterious array patterns appeared on the floor tiles of Taiji Palace.

This is a spirit-gathering array that Zheng Jun altered using the 'Stealing Heavenly Secrets' technique. It can forcibly guide the spiritual energy of the capital's earth veins into this Taiji Palace.

The ten disciples from noble families who came here had all received some basic martial arts training, so they were not completely ignorant of cultivation. However, the cultivation methods they had come into contact with were from the Xuanhuang Realm, which were very different from the cultivation methods of this world.

Zheng Jun, on the other hand, sat on the imperial platform of Taiji Palace, watching the ten children with great interest and high expectations for them.

The cultivation techniques of the Xuanhuang Realm require something called a 'spiritual root'.

This is why Zheng Jun chose to bring these scions of aristocratic families, because the descendants of great cultivators are more likely to develop 'spiritual roots'.

Although there aren't many great cultivators in the Jambudvipa realm, they are still a family of Yuan Dan cultivators, so who knows, they might have some kind of 'spiritual root'.

With this thought in mind, Zheng Jun calmly observed the situation of the ten people present.

This sight made Zheng Jun feel somewhat helpless.

Their progress is too slow.

The process of drawing qi into the body requires careful study over a while.

There's nothing we can do about it; after all, they're just seven or eight-year-old children, so we can't be too harsh on them.

Let them take their time.

Zheng Jun thought to himself.

Huiyue, who was standing to the side, suddenly narrowed her eyes.

After all, she was a martial arts master, so she could naturally see that the cultivation methods these children practiced were completely different from the martial arts system!

"This is……"

Huiyue's eyes flickered; she had witnessed a similar scene when she was in the far west.

That Buddha also did something similar.

However, that was fifty years ago.

However, she did not know the specifics.

Now, I don't want to know any more details.

Zheng Jun continued to sit comfortably on the imperial platform, gazing at Huiyue not far away, and then casually asked, "Where are my relatives? Why haven't they arrived yet?"

"Your Majesty, after settling matters concerning the Eastern Barbarians, His Highness Prince Yan has set off with Prince Feng, Princess Anxin, and Prince Liu. However, Prince Feng's heir claimed to be unwell, which has caused some delays in the journey," Huiyue said, bowing.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Jun's eyes flickered slightly: "Hmm?"

Upon seeing this, Huiyue immediately reported, "Your Majesty, I have carefully examined him and found that the Crown Prince of Feng has no signs of discomfort and his cultivation has reached the third level of the Outer Gang Realm."

It seems my 'fourth brother' has something to hide.

Zheng Jun chuckled softly, then said, "Alright, I understand... What about the third son of Prince Feng?"

This uncle also had a son named Zheng Xu, who was only twelve years old. Zheng Jun had not conferred a title upon him before, but now that the Zheng family was in a state of karmic disorder, it was only natural to mention this 'Zheng Wulang'.

Huiyue said, "We will arrive with Prince Feng and will likely reach Shenjing in about four days."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Jun immediately nodded, his eyes filled with grand ambitions.

He wanted to see who was pulling the strings behind the scenes, even going so far as to do it to someone surnamed Zheng!

This shows a complete disregard for their status as the "ruler of the world."

After Zheng Jun finished reading, he wasn't in a hurry to look at it.

The one who should be worried now is not themselves, but the person who orchestrated this whole thing.

After all, the person who orchestrated this plan never imagined that the 'pawn' he had chosen from across realms would have such a profound connection with the world's number one powerhouse.

The only thing that Zheng Jun was curious about was whether his second brother and his group were orchestrated by the Great Emperor of the Luo Tian Realm or by the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Xuanhuang Realm.

This is very important.

Upon realizing this, Zheng Jun withdrew his divine sense and looked at the child inside the hall.

Ten children sat cross-legged with their eyes closed, their bodies surrounded by a faint glow.

Zheng Jun lightly tapped the imperial desk with his fingertips, his gaze sweeping over everyone one by one, finally settling on the Cai family members on the far left.

The child was about seven or eight years old, with delicate features. At this moment, a faint blue aura lingered between his forehead, which was completely different from the obscure spiritual energy fluctuations of other children.

"what?"

Zheng Jun raised an eyebrow and his divine sense surged toward Cai Shizi like a tidal wave.

A faint vortex of spiritual energy had condensed in his dantian, slowly circulating along the path of the "Cloud and Mist Qi Guiding Chapter".

Although it's still a bit rough, it has already crossed the threshold of 'guiding qi into the body'!

Upon hearing this, the child hurriedly opened his eyes, prostrated himself, and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, I am Cai Yu, and my father is Cai Anxun." Zheng Jun immediately understood.

This Cai Anxun was naturally the same Cai Xun who had protected him when he was in Heishan County.

The Cai family values ​​generational naming conventions. Before a younger generation rises to prominence, they do not need to be given a generational name. However, once a younger generation has become a pillar of the family, they will be given a generational name.

A wise ruler brings peace to the country, while a valiant warrior brings order to the world.

Cai Kang belongs to the "Wen" generation, while Cai Jingchen belongs to the "Jing" generation.

Strictly speaking, Cai Kang's full name is Cai Wenkang.

Therefore, Tsai Hsun's full name is naturally Tsai An-hsun.

After calculating the years, this child could be considered a direct descendant of his elder brother.

Upon realizing this, Zheng Jun was surprised. He immediately raised his hand to support Cai Yu, and a gentle force lifted him up: "Now that you have successfully guided your Qi, you should be rewarded."

As soon as he finished speaking, a jade tablet flew out from his sleeve and hovered in front of Cai Yu. The front of the jade tablet was engraved with the three characters "侍中郎" (Attendant Gentleman of the Palace), while the back was decorated with nine tripods and cloud patterns, with faint purple aura rising from it.

"From this day forward, you will be my personal attendant, and you may enter the Taiji Palace for five hours of cultivation each day."

Zheng Jun said calmly, "I will also bestow upon you a copy of the 'Mysterious Origin Qi Refining Technique.' This technique is compatible with your physique, so you should diligently practice it."

Cai Yu blushed with excitement, accepted the jade tablet and jade slip with both hands, and kowtowed again: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!"

The other scions of prominent families standing nearby could not hide their envy at the sight.

Especially the two children from the Lu and Zhao families, although they also received the superior techniques, they were unable to cultivate their qi, so they had to grit their teeth and continue trying.

Zheng Jun took in everyone's expressions, and his mind suddenly cleared.

The Xuanhuang Realm techniques are indeed applicable to the Jambudvipa Realm!

Cai Yu's successful cultivation of Qi proves that people in this world also possess the aptitude of 'spiritual roots,' but no one had noticed it before, or perhaps the Yanfu Realm follows a different path and does not value 'spiritual roots' at all.

Whether those with 'spiritual roots' can perform differently in the Yanfu Realm is unknown to Zheng Jun. However, because the bloodline of aristocratic families includes high-level martial artists, the probability of them developing spiritual roots is higher, which coincides with the rules of cultivation families in the Xuanhuang Realm.

"It seems I need to take some time to study the theory of spiritual roots in the Xuanhuang Realm and see what exactly these spiritual roots are."

After pondering for a while, Zheng Jun didn't pay too much attention to it. Instead, he immediately instructed Huiyue to teach the basic techniques to the children from ordinary families he was looking for. Then, he turned his thoughts and entered the Xuanhuang Realm.

Zheng Jun's wisp of soul is naturally still in the Xuanhuang Realm.

Because Zheng Junhun kept a low profile and did not act rashly, he only guided his two disciples in their cultivation from a distance, which naturally did not attract the attention of the Heavenly Dao of the Xuanhuang Realm.

After all, the Heavenly Dao of the Xuanhuang Realm has more important things to do: keep an eye on these Nascent Soul True Monarchs in their own world.

From the perspective of the Heavenly Dao of the Xuanhuang Realm, beings like themselves are like thieves, stealing a few daily necessities each time. Although they are disgusted by this, it is not worth making a big fuss about it since they cannot call the police.

These Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Xuanhuang Realm were like rebellious sons who hadn't been seen for decades, coming to collect their inheritance.

Although thieves can steal something each time, it doesn't matter much as long as they don't steal the gold necklaces or bracelets from the house.

These "rebellious sons," however, were eager to take Him up the mountain, then push Him down to seize the family property for themselves.

The Heavenly Dao of the Xuanhuang Realm can still distinguish which is more important and which is less important.

And Zheng Jun naturally played such a role.

Shao Jin and Baili Ping were two disciples that Zheng Jun had taken in the Xuanhuang Realm, and they were also important candidates for Zheng Jun's 'stealing and transporting' plan.

On the one hand, it can steal the origin of the Heavenly Dao of the Xuanhuang Realm to resist the suppression of the Heavenly Dao and seize the opportunity to advance to the Dao Lord; on the other hand, it can also fulfill the repayment requirements of the 'Stealing Heavenly Secrets' Dharma Image.

Why not?
Meanwhile, Zheng Jun's two disciples also had their own opportunities during their time in the Xuanhuang Realm.

Baili Pinggou quietly developed in the market, only asking Zheng Jun questions about cultivation, nothing else.

Shao Jin, on the other hand, was lucky. A Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Xuantian Sect who had a past connection with the Shao family broke through to the peak of Foundation Establishment. When he inquired about the Shao family, he learned that the Shao family had been exterminated. He sighed deeply and took the initiative to introduce Shao Jin to the sect, making him an inner disciple of the Xuantian Sect.

Since then, Shao Jin has been cultivating in the Xuantian Sect for several months.

Shao Jin sat cross-legged on a futon in the residence of the inner disciples of the Xuan Tian Sect, his spiritual energy flowing around him, circulating according to a set route.

Suddenly, his brow twitched, and a pleasant praise rang in his ears.

"Master!"

Shao Jin suddenly opened his eyes, and without bothering to straighten his robes, he knelt down on the ground: "Disciple greets Master! During your seclusion these past few days, I have broken through to the eighth level of Qi Refining. I am fortunate to have been appreciated by the seniors of the sect and bestowed upon you..."

Zheng Jun's wisp of divine soul glanced around and then interrupted his report, his gaze sweeping over the small stone chamber.

Several bottles of pills were piled up in the corner, and the Xuan Tian Sect's basic cultivation technique, "Qing Ming Jue," was spread out on the table. The sounds of other inner disciples chatting and laughing could be faintly heard outside the window.

"good."

Zheng Jun nodded slightly, and with a flick of his sleeve, three golden rays entered Shao Jin's brow.

The boy shuddered, and three complete cultivation techniques instantly appeared in his mind, each accompanied by a densely packed diagram of meridian pathways. He stared intently, his eyes widening in disbelief: "This is…"

This method of cultivation is completely different from the cultivation methods of the Xuanhuang Realm, which really surprised Shao Jin.

"Try cultivating spiritual power together."

Zheng Jun's voice rang out directly in my consciousness: "Cultivators in the Xuanhuang Realm only cultivate their spiritual power, but their physical bodies are a weakness. If you can nourish your martial arts meridians with spiritual power, then great things can be accomplished."

Upon hearing Zheng Jun's words, Shao Jin had no doubts and immediately accepted the order.

After all, what else can he do? He can only cultivate.

After Zheng Jun finished explaining, he began to slowly observe the Xuan Tian Sect.

The Xuantian Sect is no ordinary sect.

Xuantian Sect is the number one immortal cultivation sect in Southern Qi and one of the top ten famous sects in the world. It has a Nascent Soul True Monarch presiding over it, making it a top-tier orthodox sect. It is located on Danxia Peak, the largest spiritual vein in Southern Qi.

Zheng Jun had kept a low profile, so he naturally couldn't be distracted by the matter. After all, he was repaying the Lord of the World's Dharma Image at a critical time, and at the same time, he was also trying to steal the secrets of heaven. He certainly couldn't afford to spend too much time on it, lest he end up with nothing.

Now that everything has settled down, it's time to explore the Xuantian Sect more thoroughly.

Moreover, Zheng Jun today is not the same as before.

If Zheng Jun were willing, he could even directly manifest a Dharma image from afar and briefly use the power of the Dharma image to fight against the Nascent Soul cultivators of this world.

Although it's highly unlikely they can defeat it, it's no longer just a wisp of a soul like before, powerless against a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

Zheng Jun's divine sense swept across Danxia Peak like a gentle breeze, quietly probing towards the forbidden area behind the mountain.

When he touched the aura of the Nascent Soul sitting cross-legged deep in the cave, he couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

The pressure from this Xuan Tian Sect patriarch was three points weaker than expected, and there was still some stagnation in the flow of spiritual energy around him, indicating that he had just broken through to the Nascent Soul stage less than a hundred years ago.

"However, the level of True Monarch Fulong..."

Zheng Jun secretly compared them.

The old man in the cave had a white beard that reached his chest, and the illusory nascent soul floating above his head was only the size of a fist. Compared with the Dharma Aspect True Monarch of the Yama Realm, it lacked the profound resonance of heaven and earth.

While they were observing, the old man suddenly opened his eyes.

Two beams of light shot into the void like lightning, and the mountain-protecting array instantly lit up: "Which fellow Daoist is spying on me?"

Upon seeing this, Zheng Jun decisively severed the connection with his divine consciousness.

Almost simultaneously, the entire Danxia Peak resounded with the sound of bells, and four or five Golden Core cultivators ascended into the sky on their swords.

"Our ancestor has warned us! There are foreign enemies spying on us!"

In an instant, all the high-level cultivators of the Xuantian Sect were thrown into chaos.

However, it has nothing to do with Zheng Jun anymore.

"This Xuanhuang Realm seems to be stronger than the Yanfu Realm."

After pondering for a moment, Zheng Jun let out a sigh of relief.

This time, he only sensed the aura, and the Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Xuantian Sect could not catch him.

Although it was somewhat unpleasant to be discovered, Zheng Jun was quite interested.

He discovered the spiritual veins of Danxia Peak, where the primordial energy was quite abundant; he could try to steal it next time.

"Your Majesty, Prince Yan has returned to the capital."

Just then, Huiyue came to report.

Zheng Jun nodded slightly, stood up, and immediately said, "Summon the Prince of Yan to an audience."

"promise."

Huiyue accepted the order and left. Not long after, Prince Yan, Zheng Xing, appeared before Zheng Jun.

Zheng Jun looked at Zheng Xing, whose internal karma was still in a state of great disorder.

This time, however, Zheng Jun's expression was a bit strange.

Within the causal aura emanating from Zheng Xing, Zheng Jun sensed a familiar presence.

He had just seen that aura before.

It was the aura of the Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Xuantian Sect.

only……

Zheng Xing's aura wasn't limited to just this one.

But in any case, it's solid proof.

It turns out that it was a Nascent Soul True Monarch from the Xuanhuang Realm who was plotting this!

What a coincidence.

I'm plotting to seize your family's spiritual veins and origins, and you're also scheming against me. (End of Chapter)