The old emperor only desires immortality; you must not rebel.

At this moment, the warm sun shines on the courtyard of the academy, and a gentle breeze rustles through the lush trees, carrying with it the fragrance of books and a touch of ethereal beauty.

Yu Yanxin, dressed in plain white clothes, stood tall and straight like a green bamboo, lecturing in the courtyard.

With a calm demeanor and gentle tone, she meticulously explained the fundamental principles of cultivation to the disciples of the academy, corrected their breathing techniques, and patiently pointed out the misunderstandings and bottlenecks in their cultivation. Every word and action exuded the air of a master.

He imparted his supreme method of "seeking the divine within, building the path with the heart, and laying the foundation for the nation's destiny" to the students of the academy without reservation.

She hopes to learn from the strengths of many schools of thought.

If she were to follow her path, she would never fear being overtaken by the other person, since she was the pioneer.

If she can find a new path, it will be of great benefit to her.

Since breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, her entire demeanor has undergone a dramatic change.

The group of young students listened intently, their eyes filled with respect and earnestness.

Even Zhao Yanzhi and the other two listened attentively from the side.

The pride and self-restraint he once possessed as a legitimate disciple of the Xuan Shu Dao Sect had vanished completely at this moment.

The three men looked solemn, their eyes filled with endless shock and disbelief, their minds completely shaken.

The cultivation path described by Yu Yanxin completely abandons the orthodox ancient methods passed down through the ages in the cultivation world outside the realm. It does not rely on spiritual objects, elixirs, or external things. It only relies on mental contemplation, national destiny as the foundation, and the original heart to prove the Dao, thus forging a completely new path of immortality that is unprecedented!

But ironically, she managed to make it through this path.

However, Zhao Yanzhi vaguely sensed that Yu Yanxin's ability to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage might not be entirely due to her talent, but probably also related to the Holy Emperor she had been contemplating.

Even if you change the object of your visualization, you may not be able to successfully establish a foundation.

The path to foundation building is far from simple, especially when it involves taking a completely different path.

However, this method may also have drawbacks. If the power of the god being visualized is not strong enough, one will be limited by it.

The Holy Emperor sat in the courtyard, listening quietly.

His power is increasing rapidly at this moment!

For the Holy Emperor, the power of cultivating immortality was merely an embellishment.

The Holy Emperor's divine power has long surpassed the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Therefore, when Yu Yanxin explained the method of Foundation Building, the Holy Emperor's power increased exponentially.

After listening for a while, the Holy Emperor quietly left the courtyard.

……

Time flows on, and life remains peaceful.

For the next month, Daqing was peaceful and stable, and the whole country was prosperous and thriving. Everything was progressing steadily and making great strides.

In particular, the Holy Emperor's wine pool and meat forest were finally completed after several months of construction.

The capital city's infrastructure projects have all been completed!

In that year, the Daqing Dynasty achieved a glorious and unprecedented feat.

In that year, more than three million refugees in the entire Qing Kingdom were resettled and moved into new houses built by the Holy Emperor.

The weather in Daqing was favorable, the granaries were full, the government was efficient and honest, and the people lived in peace and security. No one in the world starved to death or died of hunger and cold.

The population of Qing Kingdom has tripled!

They swallowed up the magnificent Northern Qi, annexed the wealthy Southern Chu, and crushed the fierce Jin Kingdom on the grasslands!

In this vast land, apart from the Western Jin Dynasty, all the other separatist regimes were destroyed, and the entire country was brought under the control of Daqing.

All of this is because of the Holy Emperor!

When the Western Jin Dynasty was unified, the Holy Emperor was truly able to complete the unification.

The Holy Emperor plans to wage war against the Western Jin Dynasty after the New Year, and this year he wants the people of Qing Kingdom to have a good New Year.

As the year draws to a close, the entire capital is bustling with activity.

The ten-mile-long street was decorated with lanterns and colorful ribbons. Red lanterns hung high, and colorful silks hung from the eaves. Every household was covered with bright red Spring Festival couplets. The ink and red paper reflected the bright sunlight of the prosperous era, making the scene vibrant and lively.

The streets and alleys were bustling with people, filled with laughter and joy, a true testament to the vibrant life of ordinary people.

Children, holding colorful windmills, chased and played, weaving through the bustling street, their clear laughter echoing in all directions.

Every Qingguo citizen's face was beaming with happiness.

Street vendors lined the streets, selling a dazzling array of sugar paintings and candied hawthorns. Among all the food, the sugar figurines sculpted in the likeness of the Holy Emperor were the most popular and sought-after, with people vying to buy and collect them, filled with reverence and love.

New Year!

In the traditional sense, the New Year in Qing Kingdom is the year of the founding of the kingdom.

On this day, the whole country celebrates!

According to past custom, on this day, all the homeless and beggars in the city could receive free food.

But the Holy Emperor not only provided free meals, but also gave each person one tael of silver.

The emperor generously granted his ministers a ten-day holiday.

Not only that, but each official in the court was also given one hundred taels of silver.

The officials were not particularly interested in the money they were given, but they were overjoyed at the prospect of having a holiday.

They've been working themselves to the bone lately!

No, they're living worse than dogs!

Even deep within the imperial palace, a scene of bustling prosperity unfolded.

Palace walls, corridors, halls, and pavilions are all adorned with bright red lanterns, their red glow illuminating the palaces and filling the imperial city with auspicious light.

Every eunuch and palace maid in the palace received a reward.

Red lanterns were hung everywhere in the palace.

The Holy Emperor walked through the palace with a satisfied smile on his face.

The Holy Emperor was very happy!

This is the scene that the Holy Emperor wanted to see.

"His Majesty!"

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

The palace maids and eunuchs who passed by bowed and paid their respects, their eyes filled with deep admiration as they looked at the Holy Emperor.

"His Majesty!"

At this moment, Eunuch Wei walked briskly from the side palace path, bowing deeply and saying, "The banquet is about to begin."

"This year, the various tribes of the grasslands, former officials of the Northern Qi, envoys from the Southern Chu, and envoys who surrendered from the Jin Dynasty all brought generous gifts to the court to pay homage to Your Majesty and wish you a Happy New Year."

Every year, the Emperor of Qing would host a banquet in the palace for his court officials and military governors. However, this year, in addition to the ministers of the Six Ministries, people from the Three Kingdoms were also invited to the banquet.

The Holy Emperor grabbed Eunuch Wei and leaped away, disappearing from the spot. When he reappeared, he was already inside the Wude Hall.

The sudden teleportation made Eunuch Wei's heart tighten, and a fine layer of cold sweat instantly seeped out on his back.

After taking several deep breaths, Eunuch Wei finally spoke: "Issue...issue an imperial edict summoning all ministers to the palace!"

The loud and resonant voice conveying the imperial decree echoed through the entire square outside the Wude Hall.

As the announcement was made, the civil and military officials who had been waiting outside began to enter.

The Holy Emperor sat upright on the dragon throne, radiating dragon might and imperial power.

As soon as the officials entered the hall, they immediately began shouting "Long live the Holy Emperor!"

The Holy Emperor smiled broadly and said calmly, "Please take your seats, everyone."

The ministers exchanged glances, then silently walked to their seats.

Eunuch Wei then announced loudly, "Summon the envoys from all directions to the palace!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the former officials from Southern Chu, Northern Qi, and various tribes of the grasslands entered the hall.

In addition, members of the royal families of the Three Kingdoms were also present, having been specially invited by the Holy Emperor to attend the banquet.

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

The resounding chants of worship echoed throughout the Wude Hall, the sound waves rolling and soaring into the sky.