Only after unifying the world did I realize that immortals existed in this world.

"That bead is very likely able to contact Taihua, so there's no point in trying to stop it."

It wouldn't be difficult for Xie Cangrong to stop them if he wanted to. He could simply use the "Imperial Iron Fist" to shoot down the planes while these cultivators were taking off.

But it doesn't make any sense.

When the news reached Taihua, regardless of whether Xiao Zheng and the others could return, the next steps in the measures against Daxia would be implemented, since Taihua Sect had more than just these few people.

Using the iron fist of imperialism again would only be a waste of national resources.

Such extraordinary power is a waste and cannot be used indiscriminately.

He used it twice, and coincidentally at the same time, two earthquakes also occurred within the territory of Great Xia. Although they did not cause many casualties, they served as a warning.

Once might be a coincidence, but twice is hard to say.

This vast country is in his hands; this power should be used wisely, not squandered recklessly.

Liu Bingxuan remained silent for a moment, then suddenly raised his head and said to Xie Cangrong, "Your Majesty, I humbly request Your Majesty's permission to represent Great Xia and return to Taihua with the cultivators."

Xie Cangrong frowned upon hearing this: "Hmm?"

"Xuanqing, this is still early!"

Currently, neither side has established a stable relationship, and the passageway is not open. Even powerful cultivators need to go through great hardships to get here, let alone Liu Bingxuan.

Lu Junfeng faced many restrictions when he came to Daxia, and Liu Bingxuan would also face many restrictions when he came to someone else's territory. In fact, the other party could easily find a reason to kill him on the way.

Liu Bingxuan shook his head: "Your Majesty, when is too early? When is too late? By the time everything is fully prepared, it might be too late! Our Great Xia needs to go out into the world! We can't keep waiting for cultivators to come in!"

The cultivators are still willing to talk things out now, but who knows when they might come and try to coerce us with force.

War is serious, barbaric, and cruel.

The Great Xia should be cautious, but it cannot ignore this matter.

If you can't even find the other party's home, you're undoubtedly at a huge disadvantage.

Xie Cangrong simply said with a stern face, "Xuanqing, you should know how dangerous this trip is."

Liu Bingxuan laughed and said, "Your Majesty, I have the Great Xia behind me. I still have value. They won't let me die so easily."

"Besides... I am already on the path of cultivation, and I am not so easily controlled by others."

He raised his head, his eyes bright and clear, his aura rising steadily, no less powerful than when Xiao Zheng condensed his Dharma form that day.

However, Xie Cangrong still shook his head: "I will not allow it. Great Xia can send people to Taihua, but you cannot go!"

"You should know that you are valuable to Taihua only because you can speak with me while staying in Daxia."

Taihua values ​​Liu Bingxuan because he is Xie Cangrong's close advisor. He can speak with Xie Cangrong at any time, change Xie Cangrong's views, and fight for Taihua's interests.

Once he leaves Great Xia, his value will undoubtedly diminish significantly.

Moreover, Taihua only left a few small fry here, while Daxia sent out Xie Cangrong's right-hand men, which is not equitable.

"His Majesty!"

"Only by venturing out can I have the opportunity to speak on behalf of the Great Xia! We cannot remain on the defensive, waiting for their dialogue and for them to decide our fate. The immortals and demons are watching us like tigers eyeing the sky; only by venturing out can we have the chance to fight back."

"As long as the Great Xia Dynasty exists, and as long as Your Majesty does not fall, I will have value to Taihua."

Liu Bingxuan lowered his eyes slightly, sighed, and said sincerely, "Lord Gong pursues exploration and invention, while Qi Xiu pursues law as the standard. You should know what I pursue..."

"The Great Xia has already been unified, and the number of cultivators left behind is small. I cannot make any difference here."

"I implore Your Majesty to allow me to leave... to let me seek my own path."

He went out for the sake of Great Xia, but also for his own sake.

With the unification of the Great Xia Dynasty, there was no longer a stage for him. However, in the other four continents of immortals and demons, various forces were deeply entrenched, engaging in deceit and constant conflict.

This is the place that suits him best. Only by immersing himself in the unpredictable situation, manipulating and instigating, creating momentum and leading the world into chaos, can he feel the surge of passion in his chest.

He looked intently at Xie Cangrong: "I would rather die in the storm than sit idly in the pavilion watching the lake."

Xie Cangrong fell silent upon hearing this.

After a while, he finally spoke, "Where are your wife and children? Would you like to come along?"

Liu Bingxuan paused for a moment, then said, "If possible, I humbly request Your Majesty to allow me to bring my wife along. Heng'er is too young, and I worry that he will be blinded by his love for immortals and forget his roots. I beg Your Majesty to take care of him for me."

"Approved! All approved!"

Xie Cangrong gave him a deep look, then finally waved his hand and said irritably, "I request that the teacher personally instruct him."

"That is Heng'er's good fortune. Your Majesty, I thank you."

"Get out of my sight! Go home and be with your son!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Liu Bingxuan smiled and was about to leave when he seemed to remember something. He turned to Xie Cangrong and said, "Your Majesty, I have heard that the origins of the great sects of immortals and demons all have protective formations and treasures that suppress their destiny."

"Your Majesty wishes to offer sacrifices to Heaven after the New Year and proclaim this to the world. I believe it is possible to request a supreme treasure to suppress the overwhelming power of the Great Xia and thus maintain the destiny of the Great Xia nation."

Xie Cangrong plans to offer sacrifices to Heaven after the New Year to promote reforms in the Great Xia Dynasty.

Nobody knows what changes this will cause.

Since Liu Bingxuan would no longer be in Daxia by then, he wanted to share all his knowledge and thoughts with him in advance.

Xie Cangrong nodded upon hearing this: "I understand."

His understanding of the nation's destiny is very superficial; he can only rely on my own limited thinking and resort to wielding the iron fist of imperialism.

These are all short-term solutions.

The goal is to establish enduring rules for the universe that all cultivators must abide by. Xie Cangrong wonders if simply announcing the ceremony to the heavens is enough; perhaps some other method is needed to guide the nation's destiny. Meanwhile, for cultivators, using supreme treasures to suppress the fortunes of a single sect might be one approach.

He had thought about all of these things.

But the problem is, where can we find such a treasure?

However, the Empire's cultivation and scientific research had only just begun. Let alone supreme treasures, even the magical artifacts used by disciples were obtained by deception.

Liu Bingxuan hesitated for a moment before tentatively asking, "May I ask, Your Majesty, have you found that thing?"

Xie Cangrong narrowed his eyes upon hearing this and glanced at him: "What does it matter if we find it or not? Great Xia has already been unified, and no one will question my position."

For his subjects, discussing these matters was already overstepping their bounds, and it did not align with Liu Bingxuan's political wisdom.

But aside from their relationship as ruler and subject, they were also close confidants, classmates who studied under the same teacher, and comrades-in-arms who rose up together.

Before departing, Liu Bingxuan said without reservation: "Your Majesty... if not, then try it. This thing, which has been revered by hundreds of millions of people for thousands of years, must be extraordinary."