Just as the old patriarch forced me to my death, I achieved the unity of Dao and fruition.

"Gentlemen, discussing my life and death on my own territory—isn't that a gross underestimation of my authority?"

The sounds came from all directions.

Wenren Du and Wenren Lie's expressions changed simultaneously.

As Xuanxian immortals, their divine senses, once unleashed, were enough to cover thousands of miles of mountains and rivers.

But after they entered Hexi, they were completely unaware that the grass and trees beneath their feet were watching them!

Because of the name "Qingtian" (Azure Sky), their attention was focused on the sky from the moment they stepped into this place.

They were wary of the suppression from the heavens, the backlash from the Heavenly Dao, and Gu Changjin's descent through the Heavenly Curtain.

I never imagined that... the roots of this blue sky would actually be planted in the ground!

Countless flowers and plants slowly unfurled, and azure light spots rose from the mountains and fields, weaving together to form a slender figure.

In just a few breaths, Gu Changjin stepped out from among the grass and trees.

His dark royal robes fluttered in the wind, while the Azure Emperor's Heavenly Talisman transformed into a faint mark, hovering between his brows.

Wenren Du and the other person's divine senses immediately fell on him.

The next moment, their expressions became even more serious.

Mysterious Immortal!

It is not a realm forcibly raised by military formations, nor is it an empty shell temporarily infused by the heavens.

Gu Changjin has truly reached the same level as them.

Wenren Du was the first to conceal his aura and cupped his hands, saying, "Your Highness, you misunderstand. We two have come here with no ill intentions."

Gu Changjin smiled.

"No malicious intent?"

"Then who was it that just said I refused to go back and would take the corpse back with me?"

Wenren Du's expression remained unchanged.

"That was the old rule of the clan, but the situation is different now."

"Now that Your Highness has established the Qing Dynasty and achieved the status of a Xuanxian, Wenren Shi is naturally willing to renegotiate."

"Besides, Your Highness has the blood of Wenren in your veins."

Gu Changjin raised an eyebrow slightly.

He was indeed unaware of this.

Previously, both the Yunmeng Immortal Sect and Gu Cangyue's side had mentioned Wenren Shi.

He was too busy seizing states and cultivating the heavens to bother with the old stories in this body of another.

In his view, his purpose in entering this world of other self was very simple.

To conquer the thirteen states of the world, to reap the rewards of mountains and rivers, the fate of the nation, and the destiny of all people, and to make this other self as strong as possible.

If given the opportunity, I would like to explore the path to becoming a Celestial Immortal, which is above the Earth Immortal level, once again through the Azure, Yellow, and Green Three Heavens.

If I can accomplish these three things, I'll have made a fortune on this trip.

As for whose grandson this body belongs to, and which immortal sect it is related to...

Is it important?

However, since they've already come to us, there's no harm in listening.

Tell me about it.

Wenren Du breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"His Highness's biological father is not Gu Cangyue, but his younger brother Gu Cangwu."

"Your birth mother is Wenren Zhaoxue, a direct descendant of the Wenren family."

"When Gu Cangwu died, Zhaoxue was summoned back to Taicang Cave Heaven. You were young and had no one to take care of you, so Gu Cangyue took you back to the Xuanwang Mansion and pretended to be the second son born to the Queen."

"So strictly speaking, Gu Cangyue is your uncle, and Gu Changming is just your cousin."

Upon hearing this, Gu Changjin's expression immediately turned strange.

So that's how it is. No wonder that on the original timeline of fate, Gu Cangyue and his son were able to push him out to inherit the throne of Xuan King without any burden, and let Liu Shi control Beishuo, treating him as a pawn to attract the court's attention.

The relationship between them is not that of father and son or brothers at all!

When those two guys faked their deaths and joined Lu Cheng'an, they probably never imagined that the scapegoat they left behind to take the blame would turn around and kill the Liu family, swallow up three prefectures, and even establish a new era.

The expressions on the faces of that father and son must be quite interesting now that they know what's going on.

Gu Changjin found it amusing, but his expression remained largely unchanged.

"So, why do you want me to return to the Wenren family?"

"Recognizing one's ancestors and returning to one's roots?"

"That's right." Wenren Du nodded. "After Your Highness returns to the ancestral land, you can restore your status as a direct descendant of the Wenren clan. The clan will also acknowledge Qing Tian and help Your Highness pacify the world."

"and then?"

Gu Changjin asked another question.

Wenren Du paused in his speech.

Wenren Lie also looked away, without answering immediately.

The surroundings suddenly became quiet.

Only countless branches and leaves still sway gently in the wind.

Seeing their reactions, Gu Changjin immediately understood.

It was definitely not a good thing.

"What's wrong?"

"Two immortals have come personally to invite me back, yet they can't even tell me what I'm going to do after I get back?"

Wenren Du remained silent for a moment before finally speaking.

"Zhao Xue inherited one of the Tai Cang ancestral patterns from Wenren Shi."

"That ancestral pattern originated from the beginning of creation and is related to a primordial seed of creation in our clan that is not yet complete."

"But when she gave birth to you, the ancestral mark had already been transferred into your bloodline. Now, the clan's ancestor is only missing this one ancestral mark to complete the Heaven-Opening Dao Seed and take advantage of the change of the heavens to advance further."

Gu Changjin understood.

"So, you mean I have to hand over this ancestral rune after I return?"

Wenren Du did not give a direct answer.

"If the Ancestor succeeds, the Wenren family will have a celestial being to oversee it."

"At that time, no matter who wins the power, whether it is the Great Yin, the Azure Heaven, or the Yellow Heaven, our clan will be invincible."

"Your Highness, as a descendant of the Wenren clan, you will become a meritorious official in the clan. The Wenren clan will naturally take care of the Qingtian clan and its followers that you leave behind."

Take care of him?

It seems that once he hands over this ancestral mark, he will definitely not survive.

To put it nicely, it's about acknowledging one's ancestors and returning to one's roots.

To put it bluntly, isn't it just about taking him back, washing him clean, and throwing him into the ancestral pool to refine him?

"Understood."

Gu Changjin nodded.

A hint of joy flashed in Wenren Du's eyes.

"Is Your Highness willing to return with us?"

"No."

Gu Changjin smiled slightly.

"What I mean is, since everything has been said clearly, there's nothing more to discuss."

"Since you're already here, why don't you stay?"

Wenren Du and Wenren Lie were both taken aback.

The next moment, the aura of the Mystic Immortals emanating from the two of them suddenly erupted!

Wenren Lie was surrounded by crimson lightning that swept across thousands of miles, melting rocks and turning vegetation to ash wherever it passed.

He raised his hand and clenched it, instantly forming a crimson lightning spear that pierced straight at Gu Changjin's brow.

Wenren Du did not make a move.

He immediately crushed a Tai Cang jade seal and turned to flee back to his cave!

One person attacks, the other retreats.

Without the slightest hesitation.

But here, in the three states of Qingtian.

Gu Changjin raised his hand.

The Azure Emperor's Heavenly Talisman between his brows glowed slightly.

Azure light descended from the sky, while countless roots surged and churned on the ground.

The combined power of the three provinces pressed down simultaneously, and Wenren Lie's Crimson Thunder Spear was frozen in mid-air after only three feet of its length being extended forward.

Gu Changjin casually plucked a tender leaf.

With a flick of a finger.

laugh!

The soft leaves transformed into a streak of azure sword light that pierced through the heavens and earth.

The Crimson Thunder Spear broke in half.

The protective immortal light, immortal armor, and Xuanxian Dharma Body on Wenren Lie's body were all cut apart by a single line.

His movements froze instantly.

Then, starting from between his eyebrows, his entire body slowly split into two halves!

A venerable immortal has fallen!

On the other side, Wenren Du had already stepped halfway into the void portal.

However, what appeared after the portal was not the Tai Cang Cave Heaven.

Instead, it was an endless, verdant forest.

"Where do you think you can run to in my realm?"

Gu Changjin closed his five fingers together.

The void portal shattered with a deafening roar.

A green tree took root and sprouted from Wenren Du's body, and in the blink of an eye, it pierced through his internal organs and the foundation of his Xuanxian Dao.

Wenren Du opened his mouth as if to say something, but countless branches and leaves had already grown wildly from his mouth.

In the next instant, Aoki fully blossomed.

Wenren Du's body was then torn to pieces!

From the moment the two unleashed their power to the moment the two immortals perished, only three breaths had passed.

It wasn't that they were too weak, but that they stepped into the heavens controlled by a Xuanxian without any preparation!

Gu Changjin raised his hand and made a gesture.

The two remaining bodies of Xuanxian immortals, their storage treasures, and the remnants of the Great Dao were all sealed by the Azure Emperor's Heavenly Record and have not yet been refined.

An ancient token engraved with the characters "Tai Cang" fell into his hands.

Deep within the ancient city lies not only the vague coordinates of the Taicang Cave Heaven, but also parts of the paths through which the Wenren clan entered and exited their ancestral land.

Gu Changjin stroked the ancient token, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Are we going to use him to complete the Heavenly Dao Seed? And also for a chance to become a Celestial Immortal?

Excellent! Once he has conquered all thirteen states, he will definitely make a personal trip to the Taicang Immortal Sect.

We'll see then who ends up using whom to patch up the road!

At that moment, the Azure Emperor's Heavenly Talisman trembled slightly.

Chen Xiao's voice came from Hexi Prefecture.

"My lord, the 200,000-strong Azure Heaven Dao Army has been fully reorganized!"

"Prince Jingwu, Yin Daoheng, has united the three northern prefectures and is leading two imperial guard units, totaling 800,000 troops, and is approaching the northern front of the Yellow River!"

Gu Changjin put away the Tai Cang Ancient Token and turned to look north.

"Pass on the order."

"Azure Heaven Army, march forth!"

P.S.: Due to a slight issue, I can only adjust the update schedule to three chapters at a time, with the update time being 11 AM.

I'll explain the details in a comment here later, otherwise it'll be too long to post here.

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