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Chapter 162 The Holy Virtue and Dharma Body, the Eternal Heaven Perishes!

"Fairy from the sky!"

Hearing the discussions around him, Meng Qi felt a surge of joy; he had finally reversed public opinion.

He saw the figure disappear into the void, dressed in flowing white robes, with a refined and elegant appearance, and an aura like that of a celestial sword immortal. This person was none other than a God King or God Emperor. Meng Qi blurted out, "Senior Yang An?!"

"Yang An? His Majesty the Holy King?!"

The crowd immediately became excited. "Could His Majesty the Holy King have just arrived and witnessed this competition between the top-ranked people on the Human Ranking? What an honor!"

"A celestial being descending from the heavens? You must be mistaken."

Even He Jiu looked around excitedly.

"Perhaps I misread it." Meng Qi smiled and sheathed his sword, inwardly marveling at Yang An's prestige.

Throughout the entire world, who doesn't know it, who doesn't understand it!

Even though there were misunderstandings in the past, when Yang An swept across the six directions and covered the eight wastelands, successively beheaded the eight great Dharma bodies of evil demons and heretics, and pacified the grasslands and the Western Regions, the entire world's winds changed, and he gained countless admirers.

Even the disciples and followers of those major martial arts sects that were purged changed their attitudes and no longer complained.

The most important thing in this world is strength, and when the most powerful person is willing to put in some effort to change the world and make everyone's life better, that is what a sage does!

The capital was bustling with activity, attracting heroes from all over the land. The truth was already clear to those who traveled there and there, through the endless praise and gratitude of the people.

"I wonder if the Three Pure Ones will spread this fake secret realm technique, or if they will only give Meng Qi a private lesson." These thoughts flashed through Yang An's mind, but he remained indifferent to the praise and gratitude.

He does what he wants, following his heart without any scruples.

He will not be swayed by how many people he kills, nor will he be so immersed in praise and gratitude that he forgets his fundamental principles.

On the land and in the fields, various wooden oxen and flowing horses can be seen, and water conservancy projects have appeared. People below are trying to figure out Yang An's intentions, and local governments have issued many tasks for martial artists to take on in order to help the people.

With the power of martial artists applied to production, the territory of the Great Jin Dynasty is changing almost daily.

It was only a month earlier than Yang An brought it under his rule, but when people from other parts of the world entered the Great Jin, it felt like several years had passed in a daze. The changes were too great. The people lived in peace and prosperity, and their faces were full of smiles.

"Isn't that better?"

After reviewing the documents, Yang An immediately arrived in the Southern Wilderness.

The Great Jin Dynasty bordered the southern wilderness, while the Great Zhou Dynasty was adjacent to the grasslands. Both the Western Regions and the Eastern Sea had bordering areas.

"Your Majesty the Holy King."

Upon seeing Yang Anlai's inspection, Cui Qinghe bowed respectfully to him.

Qi Zhengyan continued to teach at the academy.

The Southern Wilderness has been plagued by the Blood Robe Cult and the Gu God Temple for so many years that the problems are no longer limited to life and survival, but to the inner world. Many people have twisted minds, and Qi Zhengyan and Cui Qinghe can only change them through education.

"Your Majesty, should we summon Mr. Qi?" Cui Qinghe asked.

Yang An waved his hand, "No need for that, just show me around."

Cui Qinghe was relieved and began to introduce the reforms in the Southern Wilderness to Yang An, the most important of which was the academy.

“We established eight thousand Sage King Academies and urgently transferred many scholars and Confucian masters from the Great Jin Dynasty to teach. At first, many people were unwilling, fearing the snakes, insects and poisonous ants of the Southern Wilderness. Later, it was Qi Zhengyan who broke through their prejudices and persuaded them one by one.”

"Of course, the most important thing is Your Majesty's merits and virtues. Your divine might is boundless, subduing the world. All directions admire your virtue and are willing to serve you." Cui Qinghe also took the opportunity to flatter Yang An.

"You guys did a really good job."

Yang An nodded and smiled slightly at Cui Qinghe, "Your cultivation has also made great progress. You have transcended the shackles of your family's Purple Sun Divine Art, comprehended the meaning of 'vast and righteous,' and have the demeanor of a sage from the Middle Ages."

"Not at all, not even a fraction of His Majesty's benevolence," Cui Qinghe said with a smile, repeatedly saying he dared not presume.

Now he truly understands that the more he travels across the Southern Wilderness, the deeper he delves into this land, and the more he understands the desires and aspirations of the people, the faster his cultivation progresses. The Earth Immortal realm, which he couldn't see before, is now beginning to emerge.

If he had come twenty years earlier, his cultivation level would probably have been among the top five on the Heavenly Ranking.

But Cui Qinghe immediately laughed. Without His Majesty the Holy King, how could he possibly care about the people of the Southern Wilderness? He would probably never even approach the Blood Sea Rakshasa or the Gu God.

"His Majesty."

After Qi Zhengyan finished teaching, Xiao Ru from the Immortal Clan became one of his assistants. Having reincarnated several times, her rich experience made her familiar with everything in the Southern Wilderness, making her the most suitable person for this position.

Upon seeing Yang An arrive, the two quickly bowed.

"Good! Very good! Excellent! You've done a great job, and I'm going to reward you handsomely!" Yang An waved his hand, and a vast amount of life essence rained down, merging into their bodies, enhancing their cultivation, and improving their physical constitution.

He didn't force them to grow too fast by raising their cultivation to the ninth level of the Outer Realm. After that, he left it to them to comprehend on their own. The Dharma Body stage requires the unity of essence, energy, spirit, and mind to achieve success.

"Boom!"

Almost the moment after receiving his help, Qi Zhengyan burst into golden light, and dark clouds filled the sky.

"A phenomenon of the Dharma body?!" Cui Qinghe blurted out.

Xiaoru was also incredulous; she had actually broken through like that.

"I follow my heart, and my resolve is unwavering!" Qi Zhengyan roared, and golden lamps appeared in various parts of the Southern Wilderness, like twinkling stars, flowing into his body, where the Dao and reason intertwined.

"Holy Virtue and Dharma Body!"

Despite possessing the memories given to him by Yang An and referencing the Human Emperor's Golden Book and the Demon Emperor's Canon, Qi Zhengyan failed to condense the Demon Emperor's Dharma Body or the Treasure Body of All Beings. Instead, he condensed another kind of Dharma Body.

His holy virtue shines brightly, illuminating the entire world!
"Holy virtue is the merit of teaching and edification. My lifelong wish is to hold the ruler of teaching, so that everyone in the world can have books to read!" Qi Zhengyan said, but his expression remained calm, as if this was nothing at all.

“Very good, now I can rest assured that I am handing over the Holy King Empire to you.” Yang An said with a smile.

Qi Zhengyan's calm expression shattered instantly, his face filled with shock. "Your Majesty, are you leaving?!"

Cui Qinghe also became nervous, "The whole world has just been unified, and it cannot be separated from Your Majesty. Please think twice, Your Majesty!"

All good things must come to an end.

Yang An stood with his hands behind his back and spoke leisurely, "I am just a passerby, and I will eventually leave. Whether the people of the real world can live a good life ultimately depends on you!"

"I will leave behind the Emperor's Sword to protect you."

"He has recovered to the level of a Celestial Immortal. The demon race, the Great Grassland, and the Nine Paths of Evil have all been pacified. Theoretically, there is no danger in the real world that could threaten the Holy King Empire. It is impossible for the outside to defeat him, but if a rebellion occurs from within..." He seemed to be implying something.

The Human Emperor Sword naturally revived to the Celestial Immortal level. In the past ten days or so, Gao Lan and others had not worked in vain. They had already led a group of fierce soldiers straight into the grassland royal court, annihilated various resistance forces, and pointed their swords at the Eternal Heaven.

With such power, how could the Emperor's Sword not be strong? It might even grow stronger in the future, and reaching the legendary level before the final calamity is not impossible. The premise is that things proceed as planned.

Qi Zhengyan and Cui Qinghe clearly understood this, their expressions serious. "We will not allow such a thing to happen!"

"Yes, I believe you too." Yang An nodded, a smile playing on his lips. "Don't worry, I'll come back after I leave!"

"Whoever causes trouble at that time will naturally be punished accordingly."

Qi Zhengyan and the other man breathed a slight sigh of relief, but their expressions remained solemn. With the departure of the Holy King who held sway over the world, even they were unsure whether the entire world would descend into chaos.

"I have established the Holy King Cabinet, with the two of you and Gao Lan in charge of administration, and Su Wuming, Chonghe, Kongwen, Lu Da, and He Qi as advisors. Most of the government affairs will be handled automatically by the Nine Dragon Jade Seal Divine Weapon, but you will need to review them."

Yang An stated his plans with great composure, saying he had done his best, and if the Holy King Empire collapsed as soon as he left, there was nothing he could do.

We'll take our revenge when we come back later.

"Qi Zhengyan, you have the primary authority to communicate with the Human Emperor Sword!"

Yang An's gaze flickered slightly, leaving a golden sword mark on Qi Zhengyan's body. There are many righteous avatars, but if he were to say who he trusts the most, it would only be Qi Zhengyan, the first person he recruited.

This is not only based on his personal preferences. In the original work, Qi Zhengyan was extraordinary. He resisted the will of the Demon Emperor's Claw and led the Crimson Demon Sect to sweep across the world in the Southern Wilderness.

Gao Lan is also good; he is qualified as an emperor. However, the Holy King Empire is different from ordinary countries and cannot be generalized.

As for Cui Qinghe... strictly speaking, this was to find a representative of interests for the Southern Jin, someone who could oppose Gao Lan and prevent the Southern Jin's base from collapsing all at once.

"I understand, Senior Yang An." Qi Zhengyan paused for a moment, then spoke, his voice calm yet firm, as if he would not regret even if he died a hundred times.

"Alright, remember to come to the Holy King Ceremony in a few days."

Yang An nodded and left, satisfied.

This time he appeared on the vast grasslands, beyond the eternal heavens.

There's not much to say about the Northern Zhou. Gao Lan did a good job. Forty years ago, he was known as the Mad King, and he was indeed crazy at heart. He had never done anything underhanded against aristocratic families and sects before.

With Yang An's endorsement, they showed even less mercy.

The ensuing battle between good and evil resulted in the complete annihilation of the evil forces. This carnage has thoroughly intimidated them, and it is unlikely that anyone will cause trouble in the short term.

It's hard to say in the long run.

"Your subject Gao Lan greets Your Majesty!"

Beyond the Eternal Heaven, Gao Lan's figure appeared, paying homage to Yang An.

The damage to his precious body was restored by Yang An's finger after the war. Now, he is leading the Northern Zhou army to conquer the grasslands, winning battle after battle. His momentum has been consolidated and his foundation is solid.

"Your subordinate is ashamed. The Heavenly Punishment Axe has disappeared, but the Eternal Heaven is protected by the will of the gods, making it difficult to break through. We can only surround it and wait for Your Majesty to make a move."

Gao Lan clasped his hands in a fist salute. He had wiped out most of the resistance forces on the grassland, but the only remaining sacred mountain had yet to be pacified.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

The wind howled, and the prayers of countless herdsmen filled the air; the power of the Eternal Heaven was even greater than that of the Gu God.

"Since that's the case, then die." Yang An glanced at the scene, stretched out his large hand, as if heaven had descended, and countless rays of light poured down, trying to fill the world completely.

"stop!"

Suddenly, a pure, grand, and vast voice, like the blazing sun or the truth itself, emanated from the void, carrying a powerful divine will, coming from the Eternal Heaven, rebuking Yang An for his audacity.

"You lowly ant, you have blasphemed the name of the gods and defiled the glory of the Lord. Your sins are unforgivable." Yang An remained calm, his palm striking down like the heavens, instantly freezing the entire void. "I hereby sentence you to death!"

The Eternal Heaven was forcibly shaken out of the void. This is a secret realm of faith. Even the Gu God does not exist in the Southern Wilderness, but the Eternal Heaven has a deity. Generations of people on the Great Grassland have worshipped it, and it has truly formed a similar divine kingdom.

But now this nation of faith has faced utter destruction.

Countless screams erupted from within, sounding like the overlapping voices of countless grassland herders, sending chills down one's spine.

"If it weren't for the limitations of the heavens and earth!" The God of Longevity roared in unwillingness. At his peak, his strength could definitely reach the level of an Earth Immortal, or even approach that of a Celestial Immortal.

The Secret Realm of Eternal Life is the best proof; if it continues to evolve, it will become a grotto-heaven!
"Noisy!"

Yang An's gaze turned cold. The Gates of Hell appeared out of thin air, a massive, dark golden portal radiating a chilling demonic aura, as if the depths of hell had descended. Countless demons emerged, including ancient bronze demons, Asuras, and legendary vampire counts...

Legendary demons roared to the sky, their ferocious and domineering forms grabbing the secret realm of the Eternal Heaven and heading towards the Gates of Hell.

The deep black hole seemed to swallow everything whole.

"What is this?!" Gao Landu's gaze sharpened, filled with fear.

There were demons with legendary strength, comparable to the Dharma Body, numbering no less than a hundred at a glance. They were like giants cast in bronze, burning with demonic flames. There were also demons similar to the Great Asura Monan, as well as many other evil demons whose names were unknown.

It was as if the gates of the Netherworld had been opened wide, invading the mortal realm. The entire Changsheng Heaven Secret Realm completely collapsed, turning into countless fragments that were dragged away.

The small world inside the Gates of Hell rapidly expanded and grew. Originally only ten thousand miles in circumference, it instantly increased dozens of times in size, becoming one hundred thousand miles in circumference, and suddenly became much more spacious.

Meanwhile, the countless souls of believers in the Eternal Heaven Secret Realm descended from the sky, quickly becoming demonized. Abyssal worms, like grains of rice, were born on the ground and distributed throughout the small world, perfecting the ecological environment of the Hellish Small World.

Among them, the most powerful souls, after being demonized, transform into little devils. The weakest of them all possess the cultivation of a ninth-level Qi Master. They spread their bat wings and cackle wickedly. As long as the opportunity arises, they will advance to the level of a Deadly Demon.

"This is the fate of sinners."

Yang An remained indifferent. The secret realm of the Eternal Heaven was located on a sacred mountain, the royal court of the grasslands, where many herdsmen still lived. Now, they had all fallen into the hellish world and become food for demons.

As for whether it's too cruel?

He didn't care at all.

"Crackling!" A series of sounds came from Yang An's body, like the long roar of an ancient giant elephant.

The Hellish Small World is not simply about devouring. After the initial growth phase, it begins to give back. The power of this Faith Secret Realm allowed Yang An to awaken a thousand more giant elephant particles.

The terrifying power, even just a slight leak, made Gao Lan, who was standing to the side, feel terrified and glad that he had sought refuge earlier.

"Shh!"

Yang An's figure disappeared, leaving only a faint sentence behind him: "Prepare for the Holy King Ceremony as soon as possible. Quickly deal with these grassland people. If they do not submit, kill them. Kill them until they submit!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Gao Lan bowed respectfully.

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