It turns out, they were the main characters.

"very good."

A satisfied smile appeared on Gu Boxing's face, and he felt that the anger that had been building up inside him had dissipated considerably.

He had been extremely frustrated during this period. His furnace was sealed, and His Majesty's trust in him was not what it used to be. As the powerful Grand Preceptor of the Great Qian Dynasty, he never imagined that he would suffer such humiliation.

He hadn't even offended the Azure Emperor; he just wanted to take away Mu Zhi'an's maid!

That maid is cursed and will affect the fate of the dynasty. He wants to find out what the problem is.

And all of this was because of that little cultivator named Mu Zhian.

Even to him now, Mu Zhian is nothing more than an ant. Even if Mu Zhian were given another ten years to cultivate, he might not be able to catch up with his current achievements.

It turns out that this seemingly insignificant ant had the support of someone like the Azure Emperor.

Even the primordial witches he summoned in the past seemed to have an ambiguous relationship with Mu Zhian.

How could a mere cultivator at the Refining Spirit Realm be born standing at the pinnacle of life?

Besides using sweet talk to please women, what else can he do?

Gu Boxing, who was usually calm and collected, found it difficult to maintain his composure and even became angry whenever he thought of Mu Zhian's existence.

Most cultivators cultivate for the sake of longevity and to gain a place in this dog-eat-dog world of Kyushu.

Mu Zhi'an was born with all of this. Although Mu Zhi'an was not strong, the woman behind him could give him everything he wanted.

Although some cultivators in Kyushu seem to disdain being kept by women, adopting an attitude of self-reliance, if they actually had an empress who was obedient and compliant as their wife, they would probably immediately cling to her legs and never let go.

Gu Boxing was naturally the same.

That's why he felt particularly unbalanced.

Moreover, the sealing of his furnace was actually due to Mu Zhi'an.

Everything originated with Mu Zhian, and it should naturally end with Mu Zhian now.

The attempt to refine the nation's destiny is bound to be noticed by the Azure Emperor. Whether the powerful figures of the Nine Provinces will be willing to provide full assistance at that time remains to be seen... But at least, the formations they set up beforehand can hold out for a while.

This period of time was enough for him to awaken the true 'immortal'.

"Mu Zhian, you asked for this yourself, don't blame me..."

Gu Boxing's expression turned even colder.

Whether he can use the nation's fortune to break the seal on the Pure Lotus is still unknown, and with the protection of the Azure Emperor, it is impossible for Mu Zhi'an to take revenge.

Therefore, the only method he could think of was a soul-summoning spell!

This secret technique was obtained from the legacy of the Primordial Witch when I was in the World Sea. Each time this technique is used, the spiritual energy of the furnace will be reduced by 20%, and it can never be restored.

This time, everyone, including the Emperor of Daqian, probably thought that Gu Boxing was simply trying to refine the national fortune and break the seal of the Azure Emperor's Pure Lotus, which is why he resorted to this desperate measure.

But who would have thought that from the very beginning, his real purpose was not for himself?

If they could rescue that quasi-immortal from the depths of the Southern Wilderness... Mu Zhian would have a powerful figure to rely on, and so would he!

Although he might have to sacrifice more than 20% of his spiritual energy this time, Gu Boxing doesn't care about that now.

Since the furnace has already been sealed, if this continues, his vital energy will deplete, and once he can no longer even use the Soul Summoning Technique, he will truly be helpless.

Only by taking advantage of the present moment and relying on the power of the wishes of all living beings to cast a spell, awaken that quasi-immortal, and break the seal on her body, can he have a glimmer of hope.

"With all the spiritual energy in my furnace and the power of all living beings' wishes, and with the help of the forces of heaven and earth, awakening or even removing the seal on her should not be too difficult..."

That afternoon, Gu Boxing set off for Lianxin Mountain, attracting the attention of countless civilians and cultivators living in the city along the way, who were all discussing something.

The masses are ignorant, but there are also intelligent people among them who know that when the Green Emperor purged the dynasty in the past, he sealed Gu Boxing's furnace cauldron. This matter has also aroused the imagination of many people.

After all, Yaochi Holy Land holds a pivotal position in the Eastern Continent. The Azure Emperor has protected the Eastern Continent in the past and suppressed the first Demon Emperor. That fairy is a synonym for holiness in the hearts of countless people in the Eastern Continent. They naturally believe that the Azure Emperor would not unjustly take his anger out on the National Preceptor.

It must be because this imperial advisor did something that led to the Green Emperor's purge.

At this moment, Gu Boxing stood in front of the mountaintop, his hands behind his back, looking up at the colorful altar in front of him, and said with a hint of satisfaction, "You did a good job."

"No one is allowed to enter without my order."

After he finished speaking, he drove everyone off the mountaintop from Lianxin Mountain. Then, according to his knowledge of Western Region Buddhism, he placed several precious medicinal herbs in strict positions around the colorful altar.

He then sat cross-legged in front of the colorful altar, chanting complex Buddhist scriptures.

These materials are all precious, but even more precious is the power of the will of all beings that Gu Boxing began to guide from his body.

This was a secret technique he had learned by chance from a high monk in the Western Regions. The cultivation methods in the Western Regions were very special. Some enlightened monks were only at the Refining Spirit Realm, but their combat power was comparable to that of the Returning to Emptiness Realm. The reason for this was the blessing of the 'wishes of all living beings'.

As long as the people in that area have faith in a certain high monk, that high monk can collect the wishes of all beings and bless himself.

The more people who have faith, the greater the power of their aspirations.

According to Gu Boxing's guess, if the collective will of all living beings in the Western Regions were gathered together, their combat power could be increased by at least two to three times.

Boom...

The sky gradually darkened, and a thick mass of dark clouds was slowly moving in this direction from afar.

Before long, several strange runes appeared on the altar, and the collective willpower of all living beings on the summit of Lianxin Mountain became incredibly strong.

If any cultivator were to rashly step into this place at this time, they would probably explode and die shortly afterward.

Because such overwhelming power of the wishes of all living beings cannot be directly absorbed, it even completely dissipates the spiritual energy in the vicinity.

Next, the immense national fortune was poured into the altar.

Cold sweat began to seep from Gu Boxing's forehead. His furnace was now sealed, and he was now using the power of the will of all living beings to perform this secret technique and refine the nation's destiny.

Such an approach already has significant side effects, not to mention that he needs to hide this secret technique as much as possible to avoid being discovered too early.

"As expected, this Qi refining method is still too difficult for me now... but I have no other choice."

Gu Boxing gritted his teeth, raised his hand, pierced through his own chest, and slowly took out a ball of light radiating purple glow.

The sphere of light began to slowly spread, filling the entire world.

One-third of the Great Qian Dynasty's destiny!

Gu Boxing breathed a sigh of relief, then slowly reached out, about to begin refining it.

However, at that moment, he suddenly felt a blue light flash before his eyes.

Immediately afterwards, a blue lotus quietly bloomed in mid-air, radiating a vast and boundless spiritual energy, as if the sky were pressing down directly, causing the spiritual energy of the entire space to erupt with violent fluctuations.

Gu Boxing's expression changed slightly: "The Azure Emperor!"

In mid-air, from who knows when, a woman dressed in a green gauze dress walked step by step through the void, each step seemingly accompanied by the hum of the Great Dao, like a celestial maiden descending to earth.

She looked down at the man on the mountaintop, her red lips slightly parted:

“Gu Boxing, I spared your life because of your past contributions in protecting the Great Qian and nurturing its national destiny. But it seems you are still not content with being idle. The national destiny of the Great Qian is related to the fate of the Eastern Continent, and it cannot be used for your personal gain.”

This celestial music, like heavenly music, slowly resounded throughout the entire Great Qian Dynasty, causing countless people to change color as if a stone had been thrown into still water.

The soldiers in Lianxin Mountain were even more shocked. The moment they looked up, their eyes revealed a deep sense of awe.

Qing Emperor!

In the darkness, the eyes of the several powerful figures who had been secretly observing this place were filled with a hint of fear.

They underestimated the difference between the Feathered Realm and the Dao Integration Realm. Last time, when the Azure Emperor killed a Buddha in the Western Regions, several powerful figures, including Yunzhou, believed that it was because the Azure Emperor activated some kind of secret technique, and the Buddha did not have the blessing of the will of sentient beings, that the shocking scene of killing him in one blow was achieved.

But seeing the aura emanating from the Azure Emperor as he descended, they realized just how great the difference was between ascension and Dao attainment.

The 'Dao Integration Realm', which is not restricted by the rules of heaven and earth, is so terrifying.

Why would the Azure Emperor come to Refining Heart Mountain?

On the mountain peak, a group of soldiers from the Great Qian Dynasty watched this scene and finally couldn't help but lower their voices and ask.

"What did the Azure Emperor mean by what he just said...? Is the Imperial Advisor seeking personal gain?"

Soon, some people realized what had happened and began to discuss in hushed tones what the Azure Emperor had just said.

At this moment, whispers were heard not only in Lianxin Mountain, but throughout the entire Daqian Dynasty.

All the cultivators were terrified. Although the celestial voice was melodious and captivating, every word she uttered contained the essence of the Dao, resonating with them and making their very souls tremble.

"Azure Emperor, you have indeed come."

Although Gu Boxing was shocked, it seemed to be expected. He remained seated cross-legged, because he had now reached the crucial moment of refining the nation's destiny and could not stop halfway.

"You are much calmer than I expected. You have some trump cards ready in advance."

Yao Meng smiled calmly, her beautiful blue eyes as clear as glass, her voice always gentle and soothing, but Gu Boxing could clearly hear the murderous intent in her words!

The last time the Azure Emperor held back, it was because the nation's fate was tied to him, and killing him would not be worth the loss of the nation's fate. But now he has taken out the nation's fate and poured it into the colorful altar to refine it... This time, the Azure Emperor probably won't hold back.

However, Gu Boxing was not afraid at all; instead, he revealed an amusing smile.

"I bet you can't kill me."

After refining the national destiny, he will be able to fulfill his promises to Yunzhou, Nanhuang, Xiyu and other places, and hand over a portion of the national destiny to them.

During this time, he would also secretly awaken the quasi-immortal who was sleeping deep in the Southern Wilderness.

He had previously deduced the secrets of heaven and knew the location where the quasi-immortal was sealed in his slumber.

Once he wakes her up, he will naturally have a glimmer of hope.

"Fellow Daoists, what are you waiting for? Now is the time to stop the Azure Emperor!"

Gu Boxing shouted into the air, and his voice, through the power of the wishes of all living beings, spread in all directions.

Almost the instant his words fell, the space beneath the sky distorted as if it were a black hole.

Immediately afterwards, a woman dressed in a white robe slowly walked out of that space.

Her signature platinum blonde hair rested gently on her alluring shoulders, and behind her, a dazzling light enveloped her, revealing an immense figure of the Great Dao, seemingly imbued with the laws of space.

"Snowy, Goddess of Space!"

Many people were somewhat bewildered, as they had not expected that a 'sacrifice and blessing ceremony' would attract the current master of the Southern Wilderness.

"As expected of the God of Space, his speed of arrival is indeed much faster than that of other powerful beings."

Gu Boxing smiled faintly and said, "Then I'll trouble Lady Xueyi to hold off the Azure Emperor for now—"

Before he could finish speaking, he noticed that Xueyi's gaze remained fixed in a certain direction, her beautiful eyes seemingly sparkling with an unusual light.

Gu Boxing was stunned for a moment, and following that gaze, his pupils contracted slightly.