Xiuxian, I can travel to another world

Chapter 232 Chaos
"sit!"

“Bring tea!”

The person in charge of questioning Zhu Ju turned out to be an acquaintance.

Dong Pin!

She and Gu Xinglan were initially in charge of Zhu Ju's membership assessment, but the two gradually lost contact later.

Besides Dong Ping, the Yuan-surname inspector was also present.

"Fellow Daoist Zhu, it's been a while."

Dong Ping smiled charmingly:

"It's a pity that you are often away from home. I have had the idea to visit you several times, but I have always been turned away."

and so……

What do you usually do when you go out?
Dong Ping's eyelids were investigated.

"The East China Sea is vast, with so many places to visit; it always makes one linger," Zhu Ju said slowly.
"Having established my foundation in Taoism, I thought I could go anywhere in the world, but now I realize that I was negligent."

"Don't worry, both of you."

"From now on, I will definitely not go out easily, after all, I still need to keep my body useful to return to the sect."

In a little over a month, he will stop and stay on Cloud Whale Island for a while, enough time for him to find the way to open the divine treasure, and then he will no longer need to stay in the other world so often.

Dong Ping and the Yuan-surnamed inspector exchanged a glance, and their expressions subtly relaxed.

No problem!

Zhu Ju is different from the others. He will leave the Cloud Whale Chamber of Commerce sooner or later, so he will not be valued by the Chamber of Commerce. It is highly unlikely that the Tribulation Cultivator will bother with him.

Moreover, there are many Dao Foundation cultivators coming and going from the Chamber of Commerce, and Zhu Ju is just one of them. If it weren't for the recent incident, he wouldn't have been questioned.

The key is……

Their cultivation and strength are too poor.

After all, he had only advanced to the Dao Foundation stage a few years ago, and he was still cultivating the Hunyuan True Scripture, which was not good for fighting against others.

Although Dong Ping knew that he possessed a formidable swordsmanship technique, in the eyes of others, Zhu Ju's strength was definitely at the bottom among all the Foundation Establishment cultivators.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was a slightly stronger Nine-Aperture Innate.

“The sea has been quite unsafe lately. It seems that some bandits are deliberately targeting our Cloud Whale Merchant Guild. Fellow Daoist, staying on the island is the best course of action.”

Dong Ping nodded, then asked:
"Has Fellow Daoist Zhu seen Brother Gu recently?"

"Fellow Daoist Gu Xinglan?" Zhu Ju shook his head.
"Haven't seen him for a while, what happened to him?"

"Liu Yunzi and Brother Gu are very close friends. They even went treasure hunting together a few days ago and gained quite a bit." Dong Ping stroked her smooth chin.
"Brother Gu..."

"I feel like I've become a completely different person lately."

Zhu Ju agreed with this statement. It was precisely because he noticed the changes in Gu Xinglan that he gradually distanced himself from her.

but,

Are Gu Xinglan and Liu Yunzi on good terms?
when did it happen?
"Cough cough!"

At this time.

A person walked in through the door and coughed lightly in acknowledgment.

“Miss Yan Nanshuang has come to see Fellow Daoist Zhu Ju. If you two have nothing else to do, please send them back.”

"Yes." Dong Ping stood up and cast a surprised glance at Zhu Ju:
"Brother Zhu, you have a lot of influence. We only invited you to come and sit for a while, but Miss Yan personally came to bail you out."

"whee……"

She smiled sweetly:
"If you ask me, why bother going to those Hundred Thousand Mountains? Why not stay with Miss Yan at the Cloud Whale Chamber of Commerce? If you are willing to change your surname, you might be able to seek the Golden Core Dao in the future."

"Fellow Daoist is too kind." Zhu Ju stood up.
"Farewell."

As they stepped out of the parade ground, a beautiful woman was waiting for them. The two smiled at each other, everything understood without a word.

…………

The cloud whale formed by the third-order grand formation dragged the giant island forward on the calm sea.

Above Yunjing Island, mist and white smoke rise and fall, and a magnificent building is hidden in the thick clouds. It is made of gold bricks, glazed tiles, and white jade walls, exuding an extraordinary and otherworldly air amidst its wealth and prosperity.

"This is the core of the Chamber of Commerce, and also the core of the formation."

Yan Nanshuang pointed:
"We call it Cloud Tower."

"Yunlou?" Zhu Ju's eyes widened in astonishment.
"It's hard to believe that such a grand palace is hidden among the clouds high in the sky unless you see it with your own eyes."

"It's incredible!"

The otherworldly capital, the 108 Wards, is said to house nearly ten million people, and the daily excrement alone can pile up into mountains, making it truly magnificent.

However, compared to the world of cultivation, it seems much more vulgar.

Giant islands roaming the East China Sea, palaces hidden in the clouds, cultivators flying and escaping—the two worlds are completely different in style.

"Yes," Yan Nanshuang nodded.

"When I first saw it, I was also dumbfounded. Brother Zhu is much better than I was back then."

"Come!"

She walked forward, leading Zhu Ju to the side hall.

"I usually draw and study formations here, and Brother Zhu's ideas have given me a lot of inspiration."

"Take a look at my improved illusion array."

"Shh!"

It is unknown what tricks Yan Nanshuang has played, but the place where the two are standing has suddenly turned into a light grassy area.

A gentle sniff reveals even the fresh scent of earth.

It's so realistic it's almost indistinguishable from the real thing.

"If this formation can even distort the five senses and six perceptions of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, it must be at least at the second level."

Zhu Juyin sighed:

"Miss Yan is now a second-tier low-grade array master?"

"That's good." Yan Nanshuang nodded.

"Thanks to Brother Zhu, otherwise I don't know how long it would have taken me to advance in the field of formations. Master Tang has been increasingly estranged from me lately."

"Ugh!"

She sighed softly:
"In the end, they are not all from the same family."

The Master Tang she mentioned was a guest elder of the Yan family and the only second-tier high-grade array master in the Cloud Whale Chamber of Commerce.

even,

He has the potential to become a third-tier array master.

Yan Nanshuang had studied under Master Tang in her early years, and her initial understanding of formations came almost entirely from him. However, as her understanding of formations deepened and she displayed an amazing talent for them, it became increasingly difficult for her to learn anything new.

In the art of formations, it is difficult to master anything by relying solely on textbook knowledge; it is best to be guided by a renowned master.

Although the Yan family has had array masters in every generation, it cannot be guaranteed that every generation will have a second-tier high-grade array master.

Yan Nanshuang has this talent.

No matter what.

However, the other party was not very willing to teach.

On the contrary, it was a chance conversation with Zhu Ju that gave Yan Nanshuang some knowledge of the world of magic, which made her suddenly understand the way of illusion arrays.

That's why she valued Zhu Ju so much, not only personally going to rescue him but also bringing him to Yunlou.

All this is because Zhu Ju's understanding of illusion techniques could very well allow Yan Nanshuang to take another step forward in the study of formations.

This is important not only to her, but also to the entire Yan family.

"Although it's not quite right to say it like that, the Yan family spared no effort in nurturing Master Tang."

Yan Nanshuang's voice carried dissatisfaction:

"Master Tang has achieved great things, but he keeps his knowledge to himself."

The Yan family still has two mid-tier second-level array masters, but they are no longer of much help to her. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel a little resentful. "Never mind!"

"Brother Zhu, take a look. Is there anything wrong with my formation?"

"The taste is off." Zhu Ju bent down, touched the grass at his feet, and shook his head.
"The taste of grass and soil is not like this; it should be more vibrant. Did Miss Yan use green vine silk at the core of the formation?"

"Yes." Yan Nanshuang nodded.

"The vines can emit a scent that is confusing to the senses, and this scent is somewhat like that of soil."

"Brother Zhu's judgment is very accurate."

"I think it should become a swamp." Zhu Ju rested his chin on his hand, lost in thought.
"The swamp smells rotten and decaying, which is more suitable, and it's also easier to set traps there."

"Excellent!" Yan Nanshuang's eyes lit up:

"I knew that having Brother Zhu come over would help me, and it was indeed true."

"Brother Zhu, why don't you take control of the formation? That way, it will be clearer."

"Okay." Zhu Ju responded, taking the array plate handed to him. As he channeled his true essence into one of the extremely complex arrays, it came into his senses.

Second-tier formation!

"Ok!"

He let out a muffled groan, sweat beading on his forehead. He quickly stopped channeling his true energy, shook his head with a wry smile, and said:

"Ultimately, my cultivation level is too low. Controlling a second-tier formation is too difficult for me now."

"I'm sorry." Yan Nanshuang's face was full of apology as she hurriedly took the array plate.
"I forgot that Brother Zhu has only been at the Foundation Establishment stage for a few years, so it's normal that his true essence is insufficient."

"Even I need to use spirit stones to activate the formation."

Zhu Ju smiled bitterly.

Early stage of Dao Foundation...

His cultivation level is so low that he can only be described as being at the bottom, and the cultivation method he practices is not good at accumulating true essence.

In recent years, he has frequently taken elixirs to aid his cultivation, but alas...

Cultivation level increases are not achieved overnight.

It's no wonder that many Foundation Establishment cultivators live to be over three hundred years old and are still only at the early Foundation Establishment stage; their cultivation growth is simply too slow.

"Come."

Yan Nanshuang gestured with her hand:

"There's a Golden Blade and Blazing Flame Formation here, Brother Zhu, why don't you give it a try?"

Zhu Ju's eyes lit up.

His purpose in coming here was twofold: first, to correct Yan Nanshuang's mistakes and offer some suggestions; and second, to experience the Golden Blade Flame Array.

Including the Golden Blade Flame Formation in the Investiture of the Gods is no easy task, but if we could try it here, it would be much easier.

"Om..."

As true essence was poured in, the spirit stones shimmered, and the Golden Blade Flame Array was activated.

"Brother Zhu, you are born with powerful spiritual energy, why do you dislike illusion magic?" Yan Nanshuang asked curiously as he tried it out.

"If you were to learn illusion arrays, you would definitely progress very quickly."

"Illusionary formations are ineffective against enemies." Zhu Ju said as he attempted to control the Golden Blade Flame Formation:
"Perhaps it is because Zhu finds illusions easy that he dislikes illusion arrays, since they seem to have flaws everywhere and are not very lethal."

"Does Miss Yan like illusion arrays?"

"Yes." Yan Nanshuang nodded.

"Even cultivators have difficulty accomplishing certain things, but only illusion arrays can make their wishes come true."

"and……"

"I can no longer learn anything new from others, but illusion arrays can help me reach a higher level."

Zhu Ju understood clearly.

Personally controlling the Golden Blade Flame Array and visualizing the array diagram are two completely different experiences, and he gradually became immersed in them.

I do not know how long it has been.

Zhu Jufang stopped what he was doing, closed his eyes, and compared the formation with the one he had in mind. He felt that he had gained a lot.

'If we gather all the materials, we can give it a try.'

Turning around, I saw Yan Nanshuang talking quietly with a young man about something, which seemed to be a formation.

"Miss Yan."

Zhu Ju then took his leave.

"Brother Zhu, please take care." Yan Nanshuang did not try to stop him, but simply said:

"Don't forget that magical artifact; we'll need it next year."

"I will certainly not be late." Zhu Ju bowed.
"Farewell."

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Shenjing.

Geng Wenyong's case was confirmed to be a relapse of his serious illness, which was not treated in time, resulting in severe punishment for the officials in the imperial prison.

But this was clearly not enough to quell the discontent in others' hearts.

For a while.

Many indignant scholars and intellectuals gathered in the capital, and various official invitations appeared on Emperor Chong'an's desk.

Severely punish corrupt officials, stop the practice of sending tribute goods to embezzle public funds, and appease displaced people and rebel armies, etc.

Hundreds of scholars sat in silence in front of the imperial city gates, intending to emulate Geng Wenyong and demonstrate their loyalty by dying to warn His Majesty.

However,

Some scholars are only sustained by their sense of injustice, but in the end, it is still their ability that matters.

An imperial edict.

Dozens of officials were thrown into prison.

Hundreds of scholars were barred from taking the imperial examinations, which meant they would never become officials in their lives.

Emperor Chong'an's anger enveloped the entire capital.

The Bad Guys strictly investigated the capital city, and anyone found to be forming a private society was imprisoned, regardless of who they were.

For a while.

Even theaters and taverns were sparsely populated, for fear of being arrested by the authorities for forming a gang.

An assassination attempt two weeks later brought the situation to a fever pitch.

What was originally a banquet to celebrate the centenarian in the city turned into an assassination attempt on Emperor Chong'an.

The assassin possessed the cultivation of a peak Grandmaster of the First Rank, and his method of concealing his aura was inconceivable. Even the Divine Treasure Martial Saint failed to detect anything amiss beforehand, allowing the assassin to approach within ten steps of Emperor Chong'an.

The desperate strike that burned away his lifespan terrified even the Martial Saint.

If it weren't for the Seventh Princess Qi Wanyan risking her life to save him, shielding him from the incoming blade with her own body, Emperor Chong'an would likely have been assassinated.

Emperor Chong'an was furious.

Dozens of imperial guards who failed to perform their duties were executed on the spot, and even Prime Minister Zhang was reprimanded and punished.

Followed by.

An investigation sweeping across the entire capital city was launched.

The Jianghu forces and martial arts masters hidden in every corner of Shenjing were thoroughly investigated and exposed by the Bad Guys.

During this period, several battles broke out between the Divine Treasure Martial Saints.

The leader of the Bad Commanders, the most mysterious Chenlong, killed a Divine Treasure Martial Saint with a single palm strike, revealing his Vajra Realm cultivation, which shocked the world.

Shenjing

It descended into turmoil.

(End of this chapter)