The Great Seminary

Chapter 238 Something bad happened
Amidst falling snow.

Zhang Gui watched Ding Chengqi's figure disappear.

I sat back down on the warm stool in the stone pavilion.

Seeing that Lü Zhenduan was still eating and drinking as if no one else was around, he couldn't help but chuckle and look away.

In recent months, due to the turmoil in the Ming-Song Empire, the population of the True Dragon Kingdom has more than tripled.

This breakthrough surpassed the five million mark, doubling his speed of accumulating 'real and virtual' power.

In addition, the news of the True Dragon Kingdom's unique Level 6 'Special Unit' Stone Corpse Warriors' achieving a great victory over the Ming Song Empire's powerful national army, the Flower Dragon Cavalry, spread throughout the entire True Dragon Kingdom.

The spoils brought back, including the corpses of hundreds of flower dragon beasts, were made into specimens and openly sold, proving that this was not just a rumor.

This has not only given the people of Zhenlong national cohesion, but also national self-esteem!
With the deliberate guidance of the True Dragon Dynasty, they gradually began to identify themselves as citizens of powerful overseas nations!

These changes in national consciousness have had a ripple effect on the mysterious realm.

This allowed Zhang Gui's judicial authority, along with the four rule theories of the two major elements of 'capital and rule of law,' to evolve in a positive direction.

These conceptual changes in the highest level of the transcendent realm in Xihe Prefecture are connected to the bloodline evolution of the three treasures of the Eastern transcendent realm: body, mind, and spirit.

Zhang Gui sensed that his next extraordinary advancement was not far off.

But even so.

When he has free time, as long as the environment is suitable, he will still consciously use the old-fashioned methods to explore the sacred plants and trace their lineage.

For example, at this moment, Zhang Gui stretched out his palm, facing the snow outside the pavilion, and activated the main divine energy within his body, "Drinking River".

In an instant, the snow covering the ground, along with the snowflakes falling from the sky, was all swept up by him and absorbed into the pores of his arms.

Lu Zhenduan, on the other side, was not surprised at all, obviously having seen it countless times before.

Only after he had eaten and drunk his fill did he cough lightly, as a formality.
"The Crown Prince is mindful of potential dangers even in times of peace, and he never forgets to hone his skills to achieve extraordinary things, which is admirable."

Zhang Guisan finished his "Yinjiang" ritual, clapped his hands, and looked at Lü Zhenduan, whose face was covered in sweat.

He opened his mouth, activated another main deity within his body, 'Swallowing Crow,' and transformed the raging flames beneath the large copper hot pot into a thin thread, swallowing it into his stomach.

"Old Lu, wipe your head with a handkerchief. Eating like this, sweating profusely, will only make you more susceptible to catching a cold."

Lu Zhen nodded, picked up the large cotton cloth on the table, vigorously wiped his face and head, and let out a long sigh of relief.

Suddenly, he said something truly shocking:
"Your Highness, something terrible has happened!"

"Hmph, is it surprising that the phrase 'something terrible is happening' is used in the context of the Ming and Song dynasties today?"

Zhang Gui, however, retorted with a dismissive question.

"Dragon and Tiger, please don't make fun of me. If others are in 'big trouble,' as long as it doesn't bother you, why would you care?"

Lu Zhenduan said bluntly:

“The Prince of Zhen’s greatest reliance in the imperial court.”

The goddess Tao left, whether persuaded or forced by the outsiders…

"Please wait a moment."

The "outsiders" drove away the "one" who had already attained the Heavenly Throne.

"Which 'outsider' are you? From beyond the universe, a demon descended to earth? You must be joking."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Gui's eyes widened, and he blurted out.

"Your Highness, please allow me to begin," Lü Zhenduan said in a low voice, a mysterious expression on his face.

"Are you aware of the existence of the 'Dungeon Realm'?"

When Zhang Gui saw that this grandson was pulling that 'mysterious man' act, he was so angry that his mouth went dry.

He got up, picked a crystal persimmon from the persimmon tree in the yard, and without washing it, clapped his hands and threw it in front of Lü Zhenduan.
"What 'prince'? I'm more like a 'persimmon cake'! Speak quickly if you have something to say."

"If you delay, I'll give you a good slap and leave you smeared in all directions."

Lu Zhenduan had once lived with Zhang Gui at the coroner's office outside Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, on Xianrong Island. They would often eat, drink, chat, and have a good personal relationship. Therefore, he didn't care about Zhang Gui's expression, picked up the persimmon from the table, and ate it in one bite.

The smile on his face gradually disappeared.
"Longhu, Zhao Pujun is dead."

What I am about to say are what he said at the banquet on the night before he died.

The 'Four Continents of Earth' where we live is called the Human Realm.

The area within 3,333 li around the Great Cave is called the 'Cave Boundary'.

The rule in our human world is that the establishment of a dynasty is mainly based on the rivalry among 'noble families,' while sects live in seclusion as a secondary measure.

The rule in the underground world is that 'sects' divide the territory, complementing each other as the main principle.

The family has quietly built its legacy through generations of inheritance.

These boundaries, sayings, and rules were established by the last two supreme beings of the human race, the 'Great Enlightenment' and the 'Queen Mother of the West,' who achieved the divine king and supreme sainthood nine thousand years ago in the near-ancient era.

It is said that during the hundreds of thousands of years of human existence, many sages and great powers were born.

Whenever our human race and the hundred races of the demons engage in a great conflict, resulting in horrific casualties, we devise various systems and regulations.

Seeking great prosperity, flourishing, and eternal peace for our race!
Oh dear, what virtue or ability do we mortals possess to be protected by…

"Old Lu, stop flattering me."

According to you, our current lives were all arranged by two great sages and powerful beings nine thousand years ago.

Zhang Gui suddenly interjected with a quiet remark.

Lu Zhenduan was taken aback.
"It can't be said that it was arranged."

After all, neither the Great Qi Emperor's 'Xia Que' nor the Queen Mother of the West's 'Kunlun' would interfere with things like the Yuanshan Empire unifying the entire Eastern Continent.

Only those who violate the great policies they have established, such as some ancient sect that doesn't stay obediently in the 'Cave Realm' and insists on influencing the rise and fall of our human dynasty…”

"Wait a little longer."

Tao, that one, was 'taken away' by the disciples of the two surviving Supreme Beings!

Upon hearing this, Zhang Gui's eyes darted around, as if he had thought of something. He exclaimed in surprise and jumped up from the warm stool.

Lu Zhen nodded.

"Dragon Tiger, I knew something was bound to happen that would surprise you."

Zhao Pujun felt that this was probably the case.

However, Tao Shennu had just ascended to heaven and was manipulating things on an overseas island nation far from the four continents of the earth.

Furthermore, the beginning of the "small-scale war" on Xianrong Island was when Mr. Yin instigated King Jin to counter the surprise attack by the Wonsan Protectorate of the Cheonje Dynasty.

As a result, things gradually deteriorated into the current situation of national subjugation and annihilation.

Although Tao Shennu played a role in pushing things along, at most she only gave her a minor punishment or even persuaded her to leave.

As for the mess left behind, whoever is supposed to clean it up should do so!

Upon hearing this, Zhang Gui frowned thoughtfully.
"So, the goddess who ascended to heaven really left?"

"They've been gone for several days now."

And I heard that she also seduced Bozhijin Baori'e Shen, the "Yuanshan Protector" of Xianrong Island.

However, that Bao Ri'e can turn millions of people into evil spirits, far more like evil cultivators and demons than a proper general.

I felt it was only natural to abandon everything in the human world and go to the underground realm.

After speaking, Lü Zhenduan couldn't help but glance at Zhang Gui.

Clearly, this foreign prince and barbarian general, who had devoured millions of corpses using divine secret techniques, didn't seem like a 'proper man'.

(End of this chapter)