Loan Wusheng

The world of Jambudvipa, the capital of Han.

Zheng Jun's eyes were slightly closed, and his whole body was enveloped in spiritual energy. Beside him, the beautiful and charming Cai Anjun was massaging Zheng Jun's shoulders and arms.

"His Majesty."

Cai Anjun spoke softly from the side, extremely attentive to Zheng Jun, her eyes sparkling with affection, and said to Zheng Jun with a smile, "My grandfather has presented me with the method for condensing the 'Star Gap Travel' Dharma Image, won't you take a look?"

"Your Highness, Prince Ning, are very kind."

Zheng Jun nodded slightly, opened his eyes, and nodded in acknowledgment.

Since the Lu family presented the 'Yellow Millet Dream' Dharma image, thus making the Lu family's position within the Han Dynasty as solid as a rock, many other aristocratic families in the Jambudvipa world also began to prepare to present their own Dharma images.

Even Cai Kang was no exception.

To be honest, the 'Star Gap Travel' method was of course extremely important to Cai Kang.

After all, unlike Lu Zhenglin who racked his brains but could not prove the Dao of the 'Yellow Millet Dream', Cai Kang still has the possibility of proving the Dao of the 'Starry Sky Wandering'.

Thus, under his command, Cai Kang also handed over the Dharma Image's method of enlightenment, which is enough to show his sincerity.

but……

"Take this Dharma image back with you and let Prince Ning cultivate diligently. Don't worry about this. The right path is to attain the Dharma image as soon as possible."

Zheng Jun looked at Cai Anjun, who was being very attentive to him, and said, "The Empress has become much lax in her duties in the inner palace these days."

To travel among the stars, one needs to draw upon the power of the stars and sit in meditation for a hundred years.

For Zheng Jun, both options were troublesome.

The former is difficult; currently, You Tiankun is wandering outside the boundary, making it difficult to guide the power of the stars.

The latter is very slow. How could Zheng Jun possibly have such a long time to condense something over a hundred years? Nothing can be seen during those hundred years; it's too rigidly controlled.

There are many different kinds of Dharma images in the world, and there are more than fifty named Dharma images from all dynasties. There are always some with simpler conditions than him.

Zheng Jun only needs ten of them; the 'Star Gap Travel' Dharma Form is the lowest of the low.

The final choice.

However, Zheng Jun was very satisfied with the Cai family's attitude.

"Whoo~"

After a short period of relaxation, Cai Anjun was also drenched in sweat.

Although Cai Anjun has now reached the fourth level of martial arts cultivation with the unlimited supply of resources, he still has many shortcomings compared with the Dharma Aspect True Monarch.

After a period of relaxation, Zheng Jun began to compile statistics.

Although a wisp of his divine soul had laid out a grand scheme in the Xuanhuang Realm, his collection efforts in the Yanfu Realm had not stopped.

Zheng Jun needs to collect all the methods of Dharma Form Condensation and select the seven most suitable methods for himself.

"Sword God, Talisman Sea, Void Trace, Mysterious Female Light, Azure Netherworld Guest, Unborn Forbearance, Virtue Cult Followers, Void Bright Saint, Kunlun Soul, Candle Dragon Eye..."

Zheng Jun murmured to himself, reciting the names of each of the Dharma forms, and couldn't help but smile slightly.

Each of these Dharma forms represents a figure of great stature throughout history, but now they can only serve as various forms of condensation, available for Zheng Jun to choose from.

Even if they were extremely unwilling, the masters of the Sword Pavilion and the Venerable Tongxuan could only offer up their own paths of cultivation.

Otherwise, there is only one way out: death.

"These various forms are quite difficult to condense."

Looking at these various Dharma images, Zheng Jun felt an extreme headache. After looking for a long time, he realized that the easiest one to understand was actually the 'Wandering in the Jianghu' that had been obtained from Master Qingxu Wanfa.

Preparations have been made in the Xuanhuang Realm.

Apart from that, in the world of Jambudvipa, the only group Zheng Jun could manipulate was the 'Dejiao followers' who had once caused a conflict between Zhao Wei and the Prince of Jin.

Morality teaches the masses and educates the people.

As the emperor of the Han Dynasty, Zheng Jun established schools and carried out a "literacy campaign" within his jurisdiction. The entire nine-year compulsory education was not considered very difficult.

But if I do it this way...

Thinking of this, Zheng Jun's expression turned strange: "Why do I feel like... I've been taking advantage of my own people all along?"

The Yellow Millet Dream belongs to Lu Zhenglin.

The followers of the Dejiao sect belong to Zhao Wei.

These two Dharma Images, which are the easiest for him to manage, are both his own subordinates.

However, Zheng Jun's guilt was fleeting and did not last long.

“As long as I can reach the ‘Dao Lord’ realm, everything will be fine.”

Zheng Jun thought to himself.

Although I feel guilty, this concerns my own path, so I, as a subject, shall bear it.

Upon realizing this, Zheng Jun immediately said, "Summon the Grand Secretaries to the palace to see me."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Huiyue immediately nodded and, without asking any further questions, went to summon him.

Zheng Jun himself, on the other hand, stepped into the mortal world, from the Taiji Palace to the Huangji Hall.
Before long, all cabinet members were in place.

Inside the Imperial Palace in Shenjing, a bronze crane-shaped incense burner emitted blue smoke. In front of a twelve-panel screen carved with dragons, Zheng Jun sat upright on the dragon throne, his fingertips lightly tapping the "Outline of the Dharma of the Moral Teachings" on the table.

Upon seeing this scene, cabinet member Zhao Siyuan couldn't help but feel a jolt in his heart.

No way, no way? His Majesty picked and chose my family after all that?
At this thought, Zhao Siyuan felt a deep bitterness in his heart. However, there was nothing he could do now, so he could only turn back and advise his ancestor to think more positively.

"I will give you a strategy; take a look."

Zheng Jun casually tossed aside the book in his hand and turned to look at the ministers he had summoned.

To be honest, apart from the six Grand Secretaries of the Cabinet, Zheng Jun felt somewhat unfamiliar with the rest of the people.

It seems I haven't been a very good emperor.

Grand Secretary Lu Chengbi stood beneath the red steps, his beard and hair swaying slightly with his breath, while the ministers of the six ministries lined up behind him like a flock of geese.

Outside the hall, golden-armored guards stood holding halberds, appearing exceptionally majestic.

"His Majesty."

Lu Chengbi picked up the ivory tablet, pondered for a moment, and then asked with doubt, "This 'Outline of Elementary Education' outlines a system of 'six years of elementary education, three years of classical studies, and three years of practical application.' This old minister is dull-witted and does not know how it differs from the county schools and academies of past dynasties?"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Jun pulled out a roll of yellow silk from his sleeve, which shimmered with a faint golden light as it was unfurled in the air: "I wish to emulate the ancient sage kings' education system, so that all children as young as six, regardless of their social status, may enter elementary school to learn the 'Thousand Character Classic' and 'Elementary Arithmetic,' free of charge."

Upon hearing this, Grand Secretary Zhao Siyuan immediately said, "Your Majesty, this move greatly depletes the national treasury. If the people are supported in this way, I fear the national treasury will be..."

"The soldiers are stored away in the granary, and the horses are released to graze on the southern mountains."

Zheng Jun casually said, "My intention is to educate the world. As the ruler and father of all the people, I should set an example for them."

"Let Cai Qing be in charge since he is experienced in governing the country. Order the Ministry of Works to renovate abandoned post stations in various places into primary schools within three months, and the Ministry of Revenue to allocate 'education silver' separately from the salt tax."

Inviting them to the meeting was merely a notification, not a formality to solicit their opinions.

When did it become their place to decide my opinions?

My method is actually six years of primary school, three years of junior high school, and three years of senior high school.

Why create something original when there are templates to copy?
As for the matter of troops...

Now, with his three forms of power, he is a force to be reckoned with for a time, and his lifespan is six thousand years. As long as he does not perish, the Han Dynasty will be able to surpass the five thousand years of the ancient Xia Dynasty.

For me, maintaining so many soldiers is indeed unnecessary.

Wasting money and food.

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

Upon hearing this, the courtiers shouted "Long live the Emperor!"

After everyone had left, Zheng Jun sat alone in the hall.

"Let's make arrangements for these 'Dejiao followers' in advance. If everything goes smoothly, I will be able to control the five Dharma forms..." Zheng Jun thought to himself, "And 'You Tiankun' isolates the inside and outside, so that the Yanfu Realm will not be interfered with by the outside world. It seems to be my best opportunity."

what chance?
A true chance to pacify the world!
Anyone who refuses to obey will die!

Zheng Jun aims to bring all the Dharma teachings of the world under his control!

"Shennong Venerable, Burning Heaven Great Sage, Western World Venerable, Lord of Ten Thousand Demon Palace".

These four are the only four remaining Dharma forms in the Jambudvipa world. Among them, Venerable Shennong has already submitted, while the Western World Honored One is a stubborn element and will be dealt with in the end.

The two demon descendants, the Palace Master of Ten Thousand Demons and the Great Sage of Burning Heaven, are now his number one targets to eliminate.

"The Great Sage of Burning Heaven possesses two Dharma forms. Based on the investigations over the past few days, her first Dharma form should be 'Burning Heaven Ashes,' and the other Dharma form, based on feedback from the South China Sea in recent years, should be 'Azure Sea Purity.'"

Zheng Jun thought to himself, after all, there are always unusual phenomena when a Dharma form is proving itself. Based on past experience, it is easy to deduce what Dharma form others have proving.

The two forms of the Great Sage of Burning Heaven do not have a supreme form, but she cleverly used water and fire to balance the two forms.

The Lord of the Myriad Demon Palace is extremely mysterious. His Dharma form is the 'Mysterious Frost Soul', which he attained enlightenment in the North Sea, where he thrives in wind and snow.

Comparing the two...

After some deliberation, Zheng Jun decided to target the Master of the Ten Thousand Demon Palace.

There's no other reason than a conflict of interest.

The "Candle Dragon Eyes" form is the most unique, requiring the search for a place with polar day and polar night.

And in the entire world, only the North Sea possesses this phenomenon.

Therefore, Zheng Jun will have to face the North Sea no matter what, and the North Sea is occupied by the Lord of the Ten Thousand Demons Palace. If there is any opponent, it can only be the Lord of the Ten Thousand Demons Palace.

Zheng Jun flicked his sleeves, and the dome of the Taiji Palace suddenly opened.

The phantom of the Heavenly Kun, which roamed among the nine layers of clouds, appeared and disappeared. He stood on a dragon-shaped formation formed of purple energy, with three Dharma images rotating behind him.

The mirage of the Yellow Millet Dream, the grandeur of the Lord of the World, and the unpredictable mystery of the Thief of Heaven's Secrets—these three layers of Daoist aura pressed down on the martial artists around the capital, making them afraid to raise their heads.

Upon sensing Zheng Jun's presence, Huiyue was taken aback, then bowed and asked, "Your Majesty, are you... going to personally lead the expedition?"

"Ah."

Zheng Jun nodded slightly, without saying much, and took to the air.

He doesn't need to notify anyone else where he goes.

……

Thirty thousand miles away, at the Xuan Shuang Palace.

The White Bear, the true form of the Lord of Ten Thousand Demons Palace, was absorbing moonlight in the ice cave when suddenly his bear ears twitched.

The wind and snow that had covered Beihai for thousands of years suddenly stopped at this moment, and the ice crystals hung in the air like mirrors, reflecting the surging purple aura on the horizon.

"Zheng Jun?"

The white bear stood upright, and the Xuan Shuang Soul Dharma Form was instantly activated.

The entire ice palace collapsed with a roar, and countless ice shards rolled up into the sky, condensing into a frost blade that stretched for hundreds of miles in its palm.

Where the purple aura comes from the east, the phantom image of twelve carved dragon screens fills the sky.

Above the Xuanshuang Palace in the North Sea, purple mist and snow intertwined to form a chaotic vortex.

Zheng Jun stood on the cauldron, with nine dark yellow dragon shadows swirling around him, crushing the ice crystals in the sky into dust.

"The Lord of the Ten Thousand Demon Palace".

Zheng Jun's voice, carrying the oppressive power of the Three Dharma Forms, caused the hundred-mile-long icy plain to crack, terrifying beyond measure: "Surrender, or not?"

A deep, muffled roar of a bear echoed from the depths of the ice cave.

The towering white bear stood upright, and the true form of the Xuan Shuang Po Dharma Image manifested behind it, revealing itself to be a giant of crystal ice.

The giant, with its single, moon-like eye, opened its mouth and spewed out an extremely cold breath capable of freezing the soul: "Surrender? Zheng Jun! You're far too arrogant!"

Although the Lord of the Ten Thousand Demons Palace was very wary of Zheng Jun, this move of making him surrender as soon as he arrived naturally made the Lord of the Ten Thousand Demons Palace very dissatisfied.

Do you think I'm made of clay?

Before he could finish speaking, the suspended icicles suddenly shot out.

The ice spikes were all wreathed in eerie blue flames, the legendary 'Mysterious Nether Cold Flame'!
The flames were not scorching; instead, they froze the purple aura they came into contact with into a solid state.

"It's all in vain."

Zheng Jun sneered, and the Longyuan Blade was drawn from his sleeve with a clang. Where the blade sliced, the phantom of the Nine Cauldrons roared and suppressed, freezing the thousands of ice shards that were shot at him in mid-air.

The Yellow Millet Dream Technique was activated simultaneously, and a bluish-gray mist swept across the area. The ice shards suddenly twisted and deformed, turning into a shower of peach blossoms that fell from the sky.

The Palace Master of Ten Thousand Demons' pupils suddenly contracted.

Its signature supernatural power, which made it famous, was easily neutralized by the opponent!

"I'm in a hurry."

Zheng Jun drew two swords together, and the Dharma image of the Lord of the World behind him suddenly expanded.

The imperial aura of purple-gold solidified, forming a net that enveloped the white bear's true form: "Surrender or die!"

"Insanity!"

The polar bear flew into a rage and slammed its paws against the ice.

The entire North Sea suddenly boiled, and countless millennia-old ice crystals rose from the ground, forming a 'mysterious ice armor' around it that was comparable to the defense of a Dharma Image.

The one-eyed ice crystal giant clasped its hands together and unleashed its innate divine power.

"boom!"

A pale halo rapidly spread out, causing frost patterns to form in the space it passed through!

Zheng Jun neither dodged nor avoided, and the Heavenly Secrets Dharma Image suddenly extended a bronze compass.

The sun and moon reversed on the chart, completely engulfing the approaching extreme cold halo.

Even more terrifying, within the illusory image of the compass, a giant ice crystal, identical to the Lord of the Myriad Demon Palace, vaguely appeared, only its entire body was crimson red like blood.

"Back to you."

As Zheng Jun roared, the compass shattered.

The swallowed permafrost halo, mixed with blazing flames, surged back, and the storm of ice and fire instantly tore apart the Xuanbing armor.

The Lord of the Ten Thousand Demon Palace immediately retreated, large patches of white fur on his chest already charred black: "I surrender!"

Suddenly, the Lord of the Ten Thousand Demon Palace shouted.

They won't surrender unless they're attacked; they'll surrender only after being attacked.

He had never fought Zheng Jun before, so he didn't know how formidable Zheng Jun was. Now that they had fought, he knew Zheng Jun's strength.

Horror!
Since that's the case, let's just surrender.

With this in mind, the Lord of the Ten Thousand Demon Palace decided to surrender.

Upon seeing this, Zheng Jun let out a cold snort, drew his Dragon Abyss Blade, its blade fully exposed, and slashed towards the Palace Master of Ten Thousand Demons!

"boom!"

With a single strike, the fierce light in the Demon Palace Master's single eye suddenly dissipated, and the true form of the Xuan Shuang Soul Dharma Image cracked inch by inch.

It staggered backward, its paws pressing against its charred chest fur, blood and froth mixed with ice shards gushing from its throat: "Zheng Jun! You!"

Zheng Jun shattered the solidified purple aura, and the Dragon Abyss Blade, dragging the phantom image of the Nine Cauldrons, slashed down.

Before the blade even touched the ground, the Heavenly Secrets-Stealing Dharma Form had already locked down the spatial fluctuations within a hundred miles: "My patience is limited, you should just die."

I was just joking; I'll kill you even if you surrender!

If we don't kill them, what if they turn around and attack us?
If you don't surrender from the start, you'll never have a chance to surrender again! (End of Chapter)