Ming Dynasty: pacifying the rebellion and defending the border, dominating the world

Chapter 435 A Gap Like an Insurmountable Chasm

North of the sun, away from the sun.

Then came the Central Plains, from the Ming Dynasty to the Sui Dynasty, then to the Song Dynasty, the Mongol Yuan Dynasty, the Liao Dynasty and other major powers in the Central Plains, as well as small, remote states such as Tibet, Dali, Jin, and Western Xia.

They all felt a terrifying aura, seemingly boundless and far-reaching, suddenly erupt, standing tall in the far east.

Like the sun rising suddenly without warning, it stretches across the sky, dazzling and vying with the sun and moon in brilliance.

Ming Dynasty, Beijing.

The generals of Cangyun and Tiance all sensed something and soared into the air. Brilliant divine rays shot into the sky, each radiating an awe-inspiring fighting spirit that made the heavens and earth tremble.

More than a dozen auras, surpassing even those of celestial beings on land, pressed down, bringing a feeling to the people of the capital that was no less intense than the oppressive aura Zhu Jinzhen had exerted the previous night when his Dharma form reached the heavens.

A somber, despairing atmosphere.

The people in the capital were unaware of what was happening, and all those with some level of cultivation were doing their utmost to resist.

"Your Majesty's fighting spirit is so high, and your aura can be heard for hundreds of thousands of miles. Could it be that you have encountered some formidable enemy?" Yang Ning's black hair danced wildly, his eyes were sharp as spears, and his every move exuded a terrifying killing intent and fighting spirit.

Beside him, Li Chengen, Qin Yiyan, Xu Changhai, and other commanders of the Tian Ce Mansion were all already in armor.

On the other side, the generals of Cangyun, apart from Changsun Wangqing, Xue Zhi, Wang Bukong, Shentu Yuan, Feng Yebei, and others, were also armored and ready to fight.

"Buzz!"

Ripples suddenly appeared in the void, and the next moment Changsun Wangqing's voice rang in their ears.

"Go back, all of you, conceal your presence, and do not disturb the peace of the capital."

"General Yan? What about His Majesty..."

Upon hearing this, everyone hesitated. If Zhu Jinzhen had spoken, they would have obeyed without hesitation. However, since it was Changsun Wangqing who spoke, they still couldn't help but show their worry.

It wasn't that he didn't trust Changsun Wangqing, but he was simply worried about Zhu Jinzhen's safety.

Just then, Yan Yimei's figure broke through the void and landed beside them: "This is His Majesty's instruction before he left. What, are you going to disobey orders?"

"We are under orders!"

Upon hearing this, the burning fighting spirit within them was instantly extinguished, and the terrifying aura emanating from them vanished without a trace, like a breeze being blown away.

They knew that since Changsun Wangqing and Yan Yimei both said so, it meant that their emperor had already explained everything to them before leaving.

They only need to follow orders.

Inside the state guesthouse, everyone was shocked.

Xiao Yi's pupils shrank to pinpoints, a chill running down his spine. He looked at Li Changsheng and asked in a deep voice, "Such a terrifying aura. Don't you feel that their existence is no less than that of your master?"

Su Baiyi entered the terrestrial celestial realm more than two hundred years ago.

Over the years, he has guarded the northern border, and his strength has increased day by day. Neither Li Changsheng nor Xiao Yi could tell what level he had reached, but the two were certain of one thing: he must have already surpassed the terrestrial celestial realm.

"I'm afraid it's even more terrifying than you think." Fear flashed in Li Changsheng's eyes. When Tian Ce and the generals of Cang Yun unleashed their auras without any concealment, he felt as if the sky were collapsing and pressing down on him.

That kind of aura was something his master, Su Baiyi, could never reach.

"You mean, they all..." Xiao Yi was shocked and incredulous. Li Changsheng took a deep breath, pondered for a long time, and then slowly said, "My master should have also entered that realm, but they seem to have gone much further. The difference between them is like the difference between me and an ordinary person who has just entered the terrestrial realm."

"hiss!!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi felt a chill run down his spine and gasped.

There are also differences between terrestrial beings and celestial beings.

Li Changsheng has been a terrestrial celestial being for over two hundred years. His talent and abilities were once unparalleled in an era. Otherwise, Su Baiyi would not have placed such high hopes on him. Within the terrestrial celestial being realm, apart from prodigies like Da Ming, Xiao Yi could hardly find anyone who could surpass Li Changsheng in this realm.

Even Zhang Fuyao, the Confucian sage from Liyang, was someone Li Changsheng had fought before.

Ordinary people who have just entered the terrestrial realm are even more weak and vulnerable in front of Li Changsheng.

He used himself as an example to imagine the difference between his Tian Ce, Cang Yun generals and his master. How could Xiao Yi not be shocked?
“The more troublesome thing is…”

Before Li Changsheng could finish speaking, he walked to the window, looked up at the east as if trying to pierce through thousands of miles, and said softly, "I can sense that His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty is now in Penglai!"

"You mean, he's gone to Penglai?"

Xiao Yi was shocked. He immediately recalled Zhu Jinzhen's questioning of them in the palace last night and couldn't help but guess, "Could it be that he wants to see the true appearance of the immortals from beyond the realm?"

"I'm afraid it's far more than that!"

"That is……"

“I don’t know.” Li Changsheng turned to look at Xiao Yi and gave a bitter smile: “What’s even more tragic is that his terrifying aura is like the ancient heavens, disrupting the laws of heaven and earth wherever he goes. Even if my true body is in Penglai, I can’t return with a single thought!”

"what?"

Xiao Yi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise again; this was already the umpteenth time he had been shocked today.

The celestial being on land can travel a thousand miles in a single thought, roaming freely between heaven and earth. Even if the celestial being's thoughts are trapped or extinguished, they can instantly return to their true form.

This was the first time Xiao Yi had ever heard of someone like Li Changsheng, whose true body was in Penglai but who couldn't return.

Lei Mengsha, standing to the side, also showed a worried expression:

"Master, will your health be alright?"

"I once read some strange and unusual records in Taoist books in the Hanhai Yunge Pavilion of the academy. If your true body is unable to return, it is very likely that it will be invaded by external evils and possessed."

"Snapped!"

Li Changsheng flashed in front of Lei Mengsha, raised his hand and gave him a sharp rap on the head, rolling his eyes and saying, "Can't you hope your master will be better? Besides, although I can't return to the Celestial Realm, there are still two immortals in the eyes of the world in Penglai, and His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is here. What kind of evil spirit can steal my body under their noses?"

That place is Penglai, a place that guards the eastern border, but it is not a place that any evil spirit can set foot in.

Let alone demons, even terrestrial immortals cannot enter without guidance or permission from Mo Yi and others.

"And do you think your master's body is so easy to invade?"

Li Changsheng's eyes almost rolled to the sky. Unless there were immortals from the heavens or beyond the realms taking this opportunity to covet his physical body, what kind of evil spirit could invade the body of a terrestrial celestial being who had cultivated the Immortal Book and whose body had become a pure yang?
This is not how you court death!
Xiao Yi, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but smile and shook his head, saying, "Don't pay attention to those things that are just for fooling people, things that ordinary people imagine, things that have no basis."

Upon hearing this, Lei Mengsha gave an awkward smile. Although he was worried, after being tapped by Li Changsheng, he realized that he had asked a very stupid question.

(End of this chapter)