Investiture of the Gods: Childhood Sweetheart Daji, Starting with Quasi-Saint Cultivation

Chapter 68 Taking the Initiative?

"You, and Su Yunbai from Chaoge, are the biggest variables."

Xuanyuan continued, "Su Yunbai possesses the Great Dao of Emotion, a power beyond the Heavenly Dao. His appearance has already caused the great calamity to deviate from its course."

"If the two of you join forces, perhaps... there really is a glimmer of hope."

King Zhou's eyes lit up.

"Is the Holy Ancestor willing to help me?"

"We are bound by the laws of Heaven and cannot act directly," Fuxi said. "But I can bestow upon you three genuine items."

He took out a scroll of Bagua diagrams.

"This is the Pre-Heaven Bagua diagram, which can deduce heavenly secrets and conceal cause and effect."

Shennong took out a genuine Shennong Cauldron.

"This cauldron can refine all things, and can even refine 'Merit Elixir' to help you improve your cultivation."

Xuanyuan drew the sword from his waist.

"I'll lend you the Xuanyuan Sword for a hundred years. With this sword, you can mobilize the destiny of the human race and slay anyone below the level of a sage."

King Zhou trembled all over.

Three priceless treasures!

This gift is a hundred times heavier than the previous ones!

"Thank you, Holy Ancestor!"

"Don't thank me yet," Fuxi said. "These three treasures all come at a price."

"Please enlighten us, Your Majesty."

"First, the Xuanyuan Sword must be returned a hundred years from now."

"Secondly, the Shennong Cauldron must not be used to indiscriminately kill innocent people, otherwise it will surely suffer a backlash."

"Third, each use of the Pre-Heaven Bagua Diagram requires ten years of lifespan."

King Zhou nodded solemnly.

"I will remember this."

"Furthermore," Shennong said, "you can cultivate here for three months. In the Fire Cloud Cave, one day is equivalent to one year in the outside world. After three months, you should be able to protect yourself."

King Zhou was overjoyed.

"Thank you, Holy Ancestor!"

Song.

Su Yunbai temporarily took over the administration of the court, and everything proceeded in an orderly manner.

Lady Shiji has arrived in Chaoge and is living in the courtyard next to Tian Ce Mansion. She lives a secluded life, but occasionally discusses Dao with Bixiao.

Yang Chan gradually adapted to life in Chaoge. She was kind-hearted by nature and soon became friends with the four women.

That day, Su Yunbai was handling government affairs when Bixiao hurriedly entered.

"Yun Bai, there's news from the Jie Sect."

"explain."

"After Senior Brother Duobao reported back to Master, Master issued a decree: Disciples of the Jie Sect may assist Chaoge as appropriate, but must not provoke the Chan Sect."

Su Yunbai nodded.

This was expected.

The Tongtian Sect Leader remained cautious.

"And another thing," Bixiao said, "my elder sister sent a message saying that there are unusual movements in the Western Sect."

"What's going on?"

"The Western Sect dispatched a large number of monks towards Xiqi. They seem to be setting up some kind of grand formation."

Su Yunbai's eyes narrowed.

Great formation...

"Do you know what kind of formation it is?"

"I don't know, but my older sister said that the array's aura is strange, and it seems to be related to salvation and reincarnation."

Salvation, reincarnation...

Alarm bells rang in Su Yunbai's mind.

"Send orders to strengthen border defenses. Also, have dragon spies focus on investigating the movements of the Western Religion."

"Yes."

Just as Bixiao was about to leave, Su Yunbai called out to her.

"Bixiao, how is Lady Shiji doing lately?"

"Senior Sister has been in seclusion, seemingly refining the Nine Heavens Breath Soil," Bixiao said. "She said that after she comes out of seclusion, her cultivation should advance even further."

"Okay." Su Yunbai nodded. "I have something to discuss with her after she comes out of seclusion."

"What is it?"

"About... Master Taiyi."

Bixiao was taken aback.

"You're going to attack Master Taiyi?"

"Not now," Su Yunbai said, "but some scores will have to be settled sooner or later."

He looked westward.

"I will avenge Lady Shiji."

"Taiyi Zhenren...can't escape."

Three months later.

Inside the Fire Cloud Cave, King Zhou slowly opened his eyes.

His aura was as vast as the sea, and he had broken through to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm!

After three months of arduous cultivation, coupled with the merit pills refined in the Shennong Cauldron, his cultivation level advanced by leaps and bounds.

More importantly, he completely refined the three treasures.

The innate Bagua diagram is integrated with the primordial spirit, allowing one to deduce heavenly secrets at any time.

The Shennong Cauldron is stored in the dantian, constantly nourishing the physical body.

Although the Xuanyuan Sword has not yet recognized a master, it can already mobilize 30% of its power.

"Time is up."

Fuxi's voice rang out.

King Zhou rose and bowed in respect.

"Thank you, Holy Ancestor, for your guidance and cultivation."

"Go," Fuxi said. "Remember, the future of humanity is in your hands."

"Don't let us down."

"This junior will certainly not fail in my expectations!"

The golden vortex opened once again.

King Zhou stepped inside.

Chaoge, the Imperial Palace.

Space fluctuates, and King Zhou returns.

He felt the surging power within him, and confidence flashed in his eyes.

He is no longer the naive man he once was.

"System, open the properties panel."

[Host: Di Xin]

[Cultivation Level: Late Nascent Soul Stage]

[Cultivation Technique: Human Emperor Scripture (Minor Success)]

[Magic Treasures: Xuanyuan Sword (Genuine), Shennong Cauldron (Genuine), Primordial Eight Trigrams Diagram (Genuine)]

[Luck Points: 4000]

Human Race Luck: 85 (Continuously Growing)

[Current Task: None]

King Zhou nodded in satisfaction.

"It is said that Su Yunbai has entered the palace."

"yes!"

Tiance Mansion.

Upon receiving the summons, Su Yunbai immediately entered the palace.

He was slightly taken aback when he saw King Zhou.

After three months apart, this fellow villager's aura had become several times stronger!

Late-stage Nascent Soul? No, stronger than the average late-stage Nascent Soul!

Moreover, there were three faint auras of sainthood emanating from his body...

"Your Majesty, what is this...?"

"I went to the Fire Cloud Cave and had some good fortune," King Zhou said with a smile. "Yunbai, you've had a tough three months."

"It's my duty," Su Yunbai replied. "Your Majesty, has returned with important business?"

King Zhou nodded.

Three things.

"First, my cultivation has greatly improved, and I can personally handle some of the court affairs, so you can focus on dealing with the great calamity."

"Secondly, the Three Sovereigns bestowed three supreme treasures, among which the Shennong Cauldron can be used to refine merit pills, which will benefit both of our cultivation."

"Third..." A fierce glint flashed in King Zhou's eyes, "I want to take the initiative."

Su Yunbai raised an eyebrow: "Your Majesty wants to attack Xiqi?"

"No, attack the Western Religion." King Zhou took out a piece of intelligence. "According to reports from the Dragon Clan spies, the Western Religion has set up a 'Great Conversion Array' on the border of Xiqi, intending to convert the people of our Great Shang."

"If this formation succeeds, the border people will become believers in the Western Religion and completely turn to Xiqi."

"I order you to lead the troops and break through this formation!"

Su Yunbai took the intelligence report and examined it carefully.

The Great Array of Salvation...

Sure enough, Western religions have started using such insidious methods.

"Your subject obeys the decree."

"How many troops are needed?"

"Not too many are needed," Su Yunbai said. "The key to this formation is its unpredictability, not its defense. I will take a thousand Iron Blood Army soldiers, plus Lady Shiji, Bixiao, and Ao Ling, which will be sufficient."

"Jiang Xiaowu and Daji will stay and assist His Majesty in handling state affairs."

King Zhou nodded.

"Very well. I will be in Chaoge, awaiting your triumphant return."

The backyard of Tian Ce Mansion.

Su Yunbai gathered everyone together.

"His Majesty has decreed that the Western Religion's Great Salvation Formation be broken."

He looked at Lady Shiji.

"Would you like to come along, senior?"

Shi Ji opened her eyes, a fighting spirit flashing within them.

"The Western religion...perfect, I'd like to meet them too."

Bixiao and Aoling nodded as well.

"When do we depart?" Bixiao asked.