Simultaneous Journey: Starting from Holy Terra

There is no such thing as a peaceful and tranquil life; it's just that someone is bearing the burden.

"But what about the common people? They are innocent! It's just their fate."

"Now that I've treated you this way, perhaps when the time comes, it will be time for me to give up? The wheel of fate turns, and in the end, it's just a mayfly trying to shake a tree."

The young man holding the whip sighed deeply. He looked down at the slaves carrying stones, and one particularly striking figure was a somewhat ugly child.

As a time traveler, how could he not know who the other party was?

Lei Zhenzi, the hundredth adopted son of Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, was also one of the killing stars in the Investiture of the Gods!

He was a prince of the Yin-Shang dynasty, Prince Ming of the fiefdom of Ye, also known as Ye Ming.

He was the son of Di Xin, the King of Shang, and the overseer of this mine, the ultimate beneficiary of the profits here!

The reason he was certain that this was the world of Investiture of the Gods, rather than the historical world, was because he saw people flying on swords, saw General Chen Tangguan using the Five Elements Escape Technique, and saw his cousin's son, that little devil named Nezha!

Li Jing's wife's surname was Yin, which was the royal surname of the Great Shang Kingdom. She was also of royal blood and was naturally considered Ye Ming's cousin.

In order to leave himself a way out, Ye Ming chose to slide to his knees!

He was very close to Lady Yin, often took care of Li Jing, and also cared about the common people. He was disgusted by the practice of sacrificing to living people.

Even though he was naturally beautiful and exceptionally intelligent, favored by Emperor Xin and favored by the clan elders, he was expelled from Chaoge for opposing the sacrificial rites, and essentially lost his right to succession.

But he doesn't care.

Why?

Because he had tried hard, not only seeking out famous teachers everywhere, but even trying to learn from teachers in the West!

In order to escape his ant-like status and to make the most of his time-traveling experience, he was truly going all out to find a way to cultivate immortality!

Unfortunately, unlike his two older brothers who would later betray the Great Shang Kingdom and be taken in as followers of the Chan Cult, he was different.

He had neither destiny nor good fortune, but like his two older brothers, he was also burdened with the karmic obstacles brought about by the fate of the Shang Dynasty at this moment!

They are the beneficiaries, favored by the human race's fortune, but restricted from cultivating. They can enjoy wealth and honor for half their lives, but they are also troubled by the karmic obstacles caused by the dynasty's fortune.

All the sins of the people lie with the emperor!

The fortune of the entire world and all its people can be enjoyed by a single royal family.

The royal family of a dynasty must also bear the burden of the sins committed by all the people in the world!

simply put.

Ye Ming is a variable, an outsider, but because he is favored by Emperor Xin and takes the initiative to try to change the fate of the Shang Dynasty, he becomes tied to the fate of the Shang Dynasty and is deeply entangled in karmic obstacles.

Thus, there is no future, and no possibility of cultivating immortality!

His only fate would likely be to immolate himself alongside Di Xin, or to be killed on the battlefield, becoming one of the few unlucky ones who couldn't make it onto the list during the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods!

"What a pity, what a shame!"

Ye Ming shook his head, then took a satisfying sip of wine.

He made many changes. He didn't know about other places, but the people under his rule lived very well and were very prosperous.

All kinds of liquor, wine, grains, and fruits—everything available in this era—are readily available.

The water conservancy project is well-developed, with irrigation canals leading to the farmland of every household. The dikes are maintained year-round, and the river channels are managed regularly. There are no floods, and there is also water storage to cope with disaster years.

At the same time, Ye Ming set up a ceramics factory, allowing the second son of each household to work there and make terracotta figurines to replace living people in sacrificial rites.

They threw all the criminals, slaves, and prisoners of war into the mines to work. Those who performed meritorious service could become free men and even be registered as citizens of the Shang Dynasty.

At the same time, Ye Ming also opened schools, enabling people to read and write, thus improving the education system and revising the written language to make it more accessible and easier to understand.

He also invented papermaking, gunpowder, and printing; reproduced the compass; improved armor and weapons; and discovered iron.

Furthermore, it modified the military system, helping Chaoge to centralize power, and at the same time trained a professional army!

What?

You ask why Ye Ming knows so much?

Of course, he didn't do it himself. He simply gathered skilled craftsmen together, gave these clever "ancestors" some pointers, and provided them with ample benefits. After their minds were opened, their inspiration naturally burst forth, helping Ye Ming invent these things.

But because of these inventions, Ye Ming received a warning, a warning from the Chan Sect!

It was a dark and windy night when Ye Ming's favorite concubine turned into a monster. She chased after Ye Ming, killing him all over his mansion and even his newborn child!

In the end, he was killed by a Taoist priest who was "passing by." The Taoist priest said that Ye Ming was revealing heavenly secrets and defying the heavens, so the heavens issued a decree to take Ye Ming away. He said that he was just passing by and helping Ye Ming, and hoped that Ye Ming would not go against the heavens again in the future.

From then on, Ye Ming stopped inventing and creating, and instead indulged in wine and women. His occasional hobby was whipping the slaves in the mine.

From then on, Ye Ming stopped inventing and creating, and instead indulged in wine and women. His occasional hobby was whipping the slaves in the mine.

Everyone saw his transformation, but no one dared to say anything, because they were also afraid that a monster would appear in their own family.

Ye Ming took a couple of sips of wine, then staggered to his feet and, under the protection of his guards, returned to his residence.

The current residence is in the west of the city, while the original residence was in the city center.

Ye Ming was heartbroken when he saw that place, so he ordered it to be demolished and then moved to the west of the city, a place further away from the people, closer to the military camp and the armory.

After Ye Ming returned, his wife hurriedly came out. Seeing that Ye Ming was still drunk, her beautiful face once again showed worry.

"You are a prince, you can't do this all the time."

Su Daji helped Ye Ming up and led him back to the bedroom. She fed him the hangover soup she had prepared beforehand and helped him undress.

Yes, as a time traveler, Ye Ming from the Investiture of the Gods is absolutely qualified!

He used his position to make every change he could, and even to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, he requested to marry the daughter of Su Hu, the Marquis of Jizhou!

Because Jizhou had a grudge against the Shang Dynasty, it was attacked by Emperor Xin himself.

So this was also a marriage alliance, and at the same time, a way to resolve grudges.

The current Emperor Xin is perfectly normal. Although he admires Su Daji's beauty, he dotes on Ye Ming even more, so he agrees to Ye Ming's request and quickly arranges the marriage.

Su Quanzhong is still a general in Ye Ming's fiefdom, while Ye Ming's prime ministers are Left Prime Minister Boyi and Right Prime Minister Shuqi, and the historian is Xin Jia.

These three also have impressive backgrounds.

Both Bo Yi and Shu Qi were from the state of Guzhu.

Bo Yi was the eldest son of Ya Wei, the eighth ruler of the Guzhu Kingdom. He had two younger brothers, Ya Ping and Shu Qi.

They all shared the surname Zi, and Boyi's given name was Yun. They were descendants of Qi from the Yin-Shang period.

The ruler of Guzhu appointed Shuqi as the king, but Shuqi then ceded the throne to Boyi. However, Boyi did not want to be the king either and fled to the mountains!

Seeing this, Shuqi also ran away with his elder brother Boyi!

When the two brothers heard that King Wen of Zhou was a wise man, they went to seek his advice and became his advisors. Although they were capable, they did not offer any famous suggestions.

Ye Ming used them because they wouldn't cause trouble, they would faithfully carry out his orders, and they would continue to adhere to the previous policies even after he "laid slates" and wouldn't act recklessly.

This is also because Bo Yi and Shu Qi, whether in history or mythology, were absolute advocates of peace in the Western Zhou Dynasty, and did not belong to the same faction as Jiang Ziya and other advocates of war.

When Ji Fa attacked the Shang Dynasty, the two brothers even knelt down on the horse to dissuade him from the attack. In the end, they refused to eat Zhou grain and starved to death on Shouyang Mountain.

These are two loyal ministers who advocate peace. It would be best to win them over, as they can be used as tools and amplify one's reputation.

Xin Jia was a historian during the late Shang and early Zhou dynasties. He originally worked for the Shang dynasty and repeatedly advised King Zhou of Shang. He was a historian with strong principles.

Unfortunately, King Zhou ignored the advice, so Xin Jia went to King Wen of Zhou and was eventually appointed as the Grand Historian.

He was a very good advisor, and also a historian who would record events fairly, which was why Ye Ming wanted him!

Ye Ming needed him to record his deeds and his reforms and inventions. Even if in the end he could only immolate himself with his cheap old father, it would still be a way to leave something precious for the human race in the world of Investiture of the Gods, who were about to become food for everyone!

"Daji, tell me, what should we do if one day all the gods and Buddhas come to destroy the Shang Dynasty?"

Ye Ming lay on the bed, holding his wife's hand, muttering to himself as if half-asleep.

His voice was very soft; Su Daji had to get close to him to hear it, but even then, she couldn't hear it very clearly.

"Prince, don't worry. No matter what, Daji will stay with you," Su Daji said softly. She didn't leave but stayed by his side, wiping his sweat and burning incense for him from time to time, before sitting down to read a book.

In his half-dreaming, half-awake state, Ye Ming felt his soul take flight.

"This is……"

Just as Ye Ming was feeling bewildered, two figures appeared in front of him.

One head resembles a cow, and the other a horse; they emerge from the ground carrying exaggerated shackles and whips.

Upon seeing Ye Ming, the two spoke simultaneously: "Ziming, your lifespan was twenty-four years. You died of poisoning from drinking at noon. Your lifespan has ended. Come with us."

As they spoke, they swung the shackles in their hands and placed them over Ye Ming's head.

The bewildered Ye Ming finally realized what was happening and instinctively dodged to the side, shouting, "I am the son of King Di Xin! I enjoy the blessings of humanity, am protected by heaven and earth, accumulate virtue, and am praised by the people! I am healthy and have no insatiable appetite or lust, how could I possibly die young!"

"Could it be that you've misread the register and mistaken someone with the same name? Or have you been misled by slander and are plotting to harm the king's son?!"

Ye Ming's loud rebuke startled Ox-Head and Horse-Face.

They did indeed come on orders. Now that the Ten Kings of Hell have returned to their positions and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is in charge of the underworld, they have been ordered to capture Ye Ming and send him to hell.

I thought I was just here to capture a nobleman from the mortal realm, and that the mission would be easy.

Unexpectedly, this person was discerning and immediately invoked the principles of humanity and destiny, recounting all of his own achievements.

As Ye Ming spoke, his body radiated golden light. Although it was suppressed by a layer of red and black karmic obstacles, the fact that it could still shine through under the suppression of karmic obstacles was enough to show how much merit and fortune Ye Ming possessed!

If he hadn't been caught in the calamity, he could have directly become an immortal by relying on the human fortune!

"this……"

"Never mind him. What do human affairs have to do with the underworld? If you have a grievance, go and plead your case before the Ten Kings of Hell. We're just arresting you. Come with us!"

Ox-Head hesitated, but Horse-Face, holding the shackles, showed no fear.

It threw out the shackles again, intending to bind Ye Ming's soul.

It was noon, and Ye Ming's soul had been temporarily pulled out of his body. Fortunately, it hadn't left the area of ​​his body, as the room blocked the sunlight and Su Daji was burning incense to calm his mind, allowing it to remain.

But if they were detained and taken away, not only would they die instantly, but they would also be driven to their deaths along the way, and would never reach the underworld!

This is murder!

Someone doesn't want Ye Ming to live; they want to kill him and make him disappear from the scene completely!

As for this conspiracy against him, Ye Ming naturally thought of Su Daji, who was leaning against the bed reading and whose belly was slightly protruding!

If you wanted Di Xin to become "King Zhou", what could be more damaging to his reputation than having his son die and him taking his daughter-in-law as his concubine?

Moreover, the wife of a wise and virtuous prince was the object of this attack. This was not just a blow to Di Xin's reputation, but also a direct shock to the fortune of the Shang Dynasty, causing it to decline greatly!

This is a plan to wipe out our entire family; it's a fight to the death!

"How dare you do this!"

Ye Ming was furious. He never expected that those immortals and Buddhas would be so shameless!

He had already given up, spending his days drinking and staying with his family, but they still wouldn't let him go. They wanted to kill him and drag his wife into the abyss!

"Mortal, stop talking nonsense and come with us!"

The horse-faced demon swung its shackles at Ye Ming, binding him completely, and then the dragging chains were about to pull Ye Ming's soul out of the room.

Ye Ming struggled desperately, but these shackles and chains were magical artifacts. Even though he had merit and good fortune protecting him, he was unable to resist the other party under the suppression of his karma. He could only be dragged along by the other party, being pulled little by little towards the outside of the house.

Ye Ming's eyes were filled with grief and indignation. He looked at Su Daji beside him with longing in his eyes, and at the same time, his hatred for all the gods and Buddhas reached its peak!

"No matter who's behind you, if I survive, this matter will not end until I'm dead!" Ye Ming said through gritted teeth.

But his words did not frighten the Ox-Head and Horse-Face. Since they had already done it, they would not hesitate. Besides, they were just minor characters, and the affairs of the big shots had nothing to do with them.

Just as Ye Ming was about to be dragged out of the house, he suddenly saw something, and then his soul, or rather his consciousness, rose again and entered a mysterious space.

As he stepped through the gate and entered, he heard several somewhat familiar voices talking.

"Now let's think of how to save you."

"How about we, who are already in a state of endless terror, take out another loan?"

"No, no, if we make him take out another loan, he won't be able to pay it back. And if he hears about how we in the world of Shrouding the Heavens are doing this, he'll probably have a mental breakdown."

"Okay...wait, there's a new one here."

As they spoke, the Ye Mings who looked exactly like him turned around and looked at the Investiture of the Gods Ye Ming who was standing there in a daze.

"Hey, where are you from... um?"

"Investiture of the Gods?"