Simultaneous Journey: Starting from Holy Terra

This is where dreams begin, and where dreams come true.

"Who goes there?"

As Ye Ming and Xiaolongnu arrived at the entrance, the servants on the city wall of the fortified village immediately called out.

"A minor official from the Yangdi County government has come here specifically to seek knowledge."

Ye Ming bowed to the servants above, but with the sun setting and night approaching, it didn't seem like the time to come for studies.

"Seeking further education?"

The servants exchanged a glance, then opened the door.

Thank you!

Ye Ming cupped his hands in greeting to them, and then led Xiaolongnu inside.

This fortified village is very large. Beyond the earthen wall lies a field, followed by a pond and pavilions, and behind that, a cluster of buildings. The faint sounds of zither music and reading can also be heard.

"It is indeed a fine place. This place has the noble air of dragons and phoenixes, and the sounds of cranes and unicorns can be heard."

As Xiaolongnu looked at this place, she naturally began to observe the aura, and then she saw many auras that were indescribably noble.

"This woman is quite skilled; does she know the art of observing auras?"

Just as Xiaolongnu finished speaking, a young man with a wine jug in his hand and a dissolute demeanor walked in from outside the door, looking at the two of them with a half-smile.

"It's just a side path, not worth mentioning," Little Dragon Girl replied calmly. At the same time, she took a step back and stood behind Ye Ming, indicating that Ye Ming was in charge of everything.

"So you're already taken. I was being presumptuous. I am... hiccup! Guo Jia, Guo Fengxiao. Greetings..."

Guo Jia smiled and raised his hand, but because he had drunk too much, he spoke with a lisp and was somewhat unsteady on his feet.

"Ye Ming, the people of the countryside have never had any words. This is my friend, the Dragon Girl," Ye Ming said with a smile, but he gave Guo Jia a hint, making Guo Jia understand the so-called "ownership".

This is a form of indirect protection for Xiaolongnu. Although it sounds unpleasant and implies that the bad guys are trying to clear their names and take advantage of the situation, it is the best option.

After all, the limitations of this era are too great.

"Understood, understood..." Guo Jia gave a knowing look, then asked, "Then you two must have come here to study, right? Recently, the great Confucian scholar Xun returned, and it seems he intends to take on disciples and give lectures."

"Oh? I haven't heard about that. Can we become apprentices too?"

"Of course! The name of the Eight Dragons of the Xun Clan is renowned throughout the world, but have you ever heard of the name 'Unparalleled Compassion and Wisdom'?"

"But that renowned scholar? Even I, a country bumpkin, have heard of him, which shows how famous he is, and how he has shocked the nation."

Ye Ming's face showed longing, and then he asked again, "Will I also have the opportunity to pay my respects?"

"certainly!"

Guo Jia said with a smile, "Brother Ye, rest assured, all the talented people will come to visit. Countless talents will gather together. The great Confucian scholar has already hinted that those with quick wit and intelligence will be selected to enter the hall. As long as you come, with your quick wit, you will surely be able to get a seat."

"I see, thank you for clearing up my doubts, Fengxiao! May I ask where you live now? I will definitely pay you a visit in person another day!" Ye Ming said with a smile and a bow.

"Haha, no need for thanks. If Brother Ye really wants to express his gratitude, he might as well bring a couple of jugs of good wine and chat with me."

"Okay! I'll definitely come on another day!"

"Alright, alright, I'm off!"

Guo Jia smiled and waved his hand, completely disregarding any scholarly etiquette, and came and went in a swaying manner.

Compared to him, Ye Ming, whose speech and behavior were somewhat inappropriate, was considered quite polite!

After Guo Jia left, Ye Ming and Xiaolongnu took a stroll around the academy before returning empty-handed.

Why?

They did see other scholars, but those noble scions were different from Guo Jia; they completely ignored Ye Ming and Xiaolongnu.

Even after seeing that the two were dressed simply and that their behavior and tone of voice showed no signs of professional training, people avoided them like the plague and even explicitly asked them to leave.

Xiaolongnu followed the path of detachment from emotions and had no particular feeling about this.

Ye Ming, on the other hand, chuckled and inquired about the names of those people from the crowd. After confirming that none of them were historical figures, he ignored them.

What kind of future can someone who wears their heart on their sleeve and is deeply entrenched in social class distinctions have?

Let alone being buried by history, even if they were given a chance, people like them would be useless!

Ye Ming's wandering around here, despite being disliked by others, was not without purpose. He was searching for historical figures and gathering information about the area.

As he collected the information, the power system of this world also came into view.

After seeing this power system, Ye Ming had reason to suspect that this was a mythical version of the Three Kingdoms world!

Qi cultivation, internal energy condensation, qi formation into a protective aura, internal energy leaving the body, breaking through boundaries/demigodhood—this is the power system of the mythical Three Kingdoms!

Ye Ming incorporated this system into a computer, relying on the computer to help him perform calculations and compare forces.

[Refining Qi into the Body]: Using the spirit as a guide, potential is stimulated, and the first stream of internal energy is born.

Guided by spirit, potential is unleashed, giving birth to the first stream of internal energy.

Most ordinary soldiers are at this level, but because the world is more powerful, even though this level is the first breath of internal energy born in the body, it can still rival the Sea of ​​Wheels Secret Realm!

[Internal Qi Condensation]: Internal Qi fills the whole body and is condensed into one.

Most of the elite soldiers in this world are at this stage, comparable to the first two levels of the Dao Palace Secret Realm.

【Refining Qi into Strength】: Internal Qi acts as a bridge, connecting essence and spirit, and subtly nourishing one's own cells.

Elite officers, that is, those officers and colonels, in terms of individual combat strength, are comparable to the last two levels of the Dao Palace Secret Realm and the first two levels of the Four Extremes Secret Realm!

[Internal Qi Leaving the Body]: With unwavering faith, unleash your inner strength, break free from the constraints of the physical body, and release your internal energy outward!

It is further divided into three stages: Beginner, Perfection, and Ultimate!

Ordinary military generals, those who can leave their names in history, can be compared to the last two levels of the Four Extremes Secret Realm when they first enter, to the first three levels of the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm when they are at their peak, and to the peak of the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm when they are at their best!

Based on this comparison, Zhang Rang was at the initial stage of internal energy separation, while the assassin was at the peak of refining qi into qi, approaching the stage of internal energy separation!

Bao Xin, on the other hand, has reached the level of perfect internal energy separation, which shows that his reputation is well-deserved. After the world has greatly improved, even a "military general" like Bao Xin, who is considered third-rate by others, can take the initiative by taking advantage of his age!

[Breaking Boundaries/Demigod]: After one's essence, energy, and spirit reach the first-class level, any one of them can break through the limits of humanity, stepping halfway into the non-human realm, condensing a Dharma body, and shattering the void!

Breaking Boundaries: Without accumulating internal energy, one cultivates the physical body, becoming invulnerable to weapons and possessing boundless strength. Unlocking the limits of the human body, pursuing the immortality of the physical form.

Breaking Boundaries with Qi: After the internal energy leaves the body to its extreme, it is compressed and returned to the initial state. This process of repeated refining of qi explores the infinite potential of internal energy.

Divine Breakthrough: Forging the mind and spirit, shattering the illusion of reality, making one's will as tangible as a physical entity. The will manipulates vital energy, displaying the power of heaven and earth.

These three realms correspond to the six realms of the Sendai Secret Realm.

Although they are different paths to advancement, the combat power they demonstrate as they cultivate along the way may be lower than that of the Sendai level, but in terms of laws and rules, they can be on par with the Sendai level!

What makes them truly unique is that by learning the power system of this world, they can awaken "spiritual talents" and "legion talents"!

Simultaneously,

After comparing the power system of the Upper God Space, the first four levels correspond to the gene locks of the first, second, third, and early stages of the fourth order, while the subsequent breakthrough/demigod level corresponds to the middle, high, and peak stages of the fourth order.

Those who can touch the will of the world and the will of the empire are comparable to or surpass the peak of the fourth tier and the realm of near-saint!

In the context of the world of Shrouding the Heavens, this would be equivalent to the level of a Great Emperor or a Mortal Immortal!

It can only be said that the will of Infinite Terror to unify the entire universe is too strong; to be compared to this is truly remarkable.

"A powerful and complete power system, but it's quite different from Warhammer's system. Judging from the description alone, Warhammer's system's upper limit should be around the Saint level..."

"There's no comparison. I guess this is why the Main God Space wanted me to leave behind the power of the Warhammer 40k world."

"It's not just about expansion; it wants to accommodate more systems and integrate more power. It's a powerful and extremely ambitious idea. If you were to actually unify all the heavens, what kind of existence would that create?"

Ye Ming rubbed his chin, somewhat curious but also reluctant to think about it.

"The most urgent task is to cultivate the power system of this world. A hundred years is but a fleeting moment, yet it is also a time of great upheaval... I might even become a saint a hundred years from now."

Ye Ming shook his head after thinking about it, then wrote down the cultivation methods he had scanned, planning to try them out when he got back.

His current overall strength is that he has rapidly acquired a third-tier gene lock, a third-generation divine body, and the combat power of the Dragon Transformation Realm. In addition, with the various functions of the divine body, his combat power alone is enough to fight against a powerhouse who has broken through the boundary!

So, this is the beginning of a wish-fulfillment novel!

"Hmm, perhaps I should take the initiative to apply to go to the north to make a name for myself and start my own army."

"Before that, you need to abduct some people, and abducting people requires improving your reputation and status, a vicious cycle."

"The Yellow Turban Rebellion is an opportunity, but I can't just sit here and wait for ten years, can I?"

"I need to think about this carefully..."

Ye Ming looked at Xiaolongnu and said, "Let's go back first, and come back on the appointed day."

"Yes, I've seen a lot. These people all have some Daoist aura about them. They may look weak, but each one of them is quite special."

Xiaolongnu frowned slightly. This trip had caused even her tranquil Dao heart to fluctuate considerably.

Everyone she saw seemed to be better than her!

This feeling was really hard for Xiaolongnu, who had experienced power and lived in the martial arts world, to accept!

That's a huge contrast between being strong and being weak!

"That's just what you think. They're not actually any stronger than you. Take this and go back to think about it carefully. I'll also try to cultivate this world's system from scratch."

Ye Ming handed a diagram of the cultivation system of this world, along with the corresponding cultivation methods, to Xiaolongnu, saying, "If you can cultivate, it means that the Main God Space has lifted the restrictions on us."

"If that's the case, then this is the greatest benefit for us, and also compensation for the extremely high level of difficulty in our world!"

"A completely new cultivation system? I'll give it a try."

Xiaolongnu nodded expressionlessly, and then said nothing more.

Ye Ming didn't care about this. After returning to his residence, Ye Ming began to try cultivating, and so did Xiaolongnu.

While they were cultivating, the night passed quietly.

But this night was not really peaceful!

A group of assassins arrived outside Ye Ming and Xiaolongnu's residence once again. They tried every means to get in, but no matter where they entered, they would inexplicably come out in the end!

It's like... being trapped in a maze!

"What happened?"

These assassins couldn't help but speak up. They were all women, and apart from their swift and unrestrained running and movement, they all carried a touch of palace etiquette when they moved gently and walked.

Clearly, these assassins were trained within the palace!

"I don't know. I can clearly see the room is right there, but why can't I get closer?"

"Is there a military formation?"

"But I can't see any clouds or flowing energy from the formation. What kind of formation is this?"

"What do we do now?"

"Go back and report. Even if you are punished, it's better than dying without knowing why, which would only leave the enemy with a weakness."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at the youngest assassin in the corner.

The assassin was only 14 years old at the time. He had been raised in the palace since childhood, but he was exceptionally talented. He was taken in as a disciple by Zhang Rang and, although he served Consort He, he held an unusual position.

"This is the only way."

The eldest assassin spoke up, explaining that they had no choice but to comply, because the assassin captured by Ye Ming was their strongest!

They retreated quickly, splitting into two groups and heading to the governor's mansion in Yangdi and the imperial palace in Luoyang respectively.

The first to arrive were naturally those from Yangdi.

"So, there's a military formation there, set up by those two country bumpkins my sister chose?"

"Yes, sir, everything we said is true."

The assassin knelt below the steps.

The man in the hall was burly and broad-shouldered, but beneath that seemingly disgusting fat were chunks of muscular muscle!

He moved, exuding a certain aura, both domineering and somewhat cunning.

"I never expected that these two pawns, who were originally just discarded, would turn out to be useful. You can leave now; you don't need to do this anymore. Go tell my sister that if these two are useful, I'll keep them."

"Yes."

The assassin left quickly; she didn't want to stay in front of He Jing for even a second longer!

Yes, this is He Jin, the future "Great General"!

Although he has not yet obtained that position of supreme power, his own cultivation has already reached the peak before the chaos of the world.

His internal energy had already left his body, and he had touched the edge of breaking through the barrier!

As a future general who could remain in the presence of powerful families for so long, He Jin certainly had some skills!

He took the power he gained through his sister to the extreme.

Relying on this power, he acquired a great deal of resources, which enabled him to become a martial arts master.

At the same time, he cultivated a lot of influence and gathered many talented people, which are his bargaining chips and foundation for the future.

That's what gave him the confidence to rise to that level and become second only to the emperor!

Now, a person with no background but special abilities has come into his view.

He wanted to give this person a good test to see if he could be groomed as a trusted confidant!