Ming Dynasty, New Rome, and Infinite Divine Machine

"Go-getter Moxie, it sounds like he is very powerful!"

"On the contrary, you can tell by the name that it is not powerful. After all, it is a sword forged by humans, not a heavenly sword. However, human swords also have their uses. For example, this pair of generals Mo Xie - this one is the Mo Xie sword, and the other one is the sword. Keep it in the arsenal. Let Wen Yuan get it later, and you can practice your sword."

"Is there anything special about this pair of swords?"

"As long as you and he practice sword practice with Ganjiang Sword and Moye Sword respectively, you will not be able to hurt each other no matter what."

"Even Daluo Tianxian?"

"Yes, even if it's a Daluo Tianxian - if it's a Daluo Tianxian, the sword would rather explode itself than hurt the other party. So, you can rest assured. Although Wen Yuan's cultivation is not as good as yours, he has practiced sword for a long time. I heard from Sa Zu that the old man is very satisfied with your understanding. You are willing to study swordsmanship with Taoist friends who are not as good as you, which is very precious. So, you can practice with this pair of swords. Then."

He thought about it for a moment: "After you finish practicing, put these swords in the Lei Department and use them as teaching aids. You can use them to practice with others, just don't break them."

"I understand." Shangluo nodded, "But if I use it to chop someone else, will it be useful?"

"In the final analysis, it is still a sword, so it must be useful. However, no matter how useful it is, it is just a human sword after all. Its sharpness and toughness can be said to be as sharp as mud, and it can make decisive decisions among ordinary weapons, but after all, it is It's just ordinary iron. It can't do anything other than ordinary weapons - what the old men want to give you is different. "

Zhu Xianfen blinked; "You should know the meaning of Heavenly Sword. You have some swords from Rome, right? Although those have magic power, they are just earth swords and are within the rules. Heavenly Sword , is a sword that can prove the Tao, and it has endless benefits. If I could also become a sword cultivator, the Emperor would probably give me one because I am the successor emperor. But I chose Alchemy, so the Emperor would give me one. Gave me the furnace of heaven and earth to use.”

【Heavenly Sword? Could it be... the Immortal Killing Sword? ? ? 】

"One of them is." Zhu Xianfen replied, "One of them is the Zhuxian Sword - yes, the Zhuxian Sword is also in the hands of the heavenly masters. Now even if the imperial court has the strength to fight The Ancient Conferred Gods War is also capable of fighting, but in addition to the Zhuxian Sword, Lu Zu also has the Huanglong Sword and the Flying Light Sword, so they are discussing which one to give you, because the Heavenly Sword is not just a weapon. , it’s still a road they need to study before deciding.”

"Wow, is it appropriate to give such an expensive thing to me?"

"It's just because it's valuable that it's appropriate to give it to you. It would be a waste to give it to me, because I don't know anything about swordsmanship. But you seem to be very destined for swordsmanship. At the beginning, Daozu said that he would let you take charge of the Dao Alliance with the Sword Immortal Sect, so it has been long since Get ready. Although in theory, swordsmanship and swordsmanship are two different things, it’s not appropriate for you to be a swordsman, so it’s best to find a friend to teach you this part.”

"Then I'll accept this one." Opening the cabinet, he took the Moye sword held by Bai Bu into his hand.

"Oh, right. This pair of swords should have more uses - because they can't hurt anyone, they can be used to teach things other than swordsmanship. For example, if you want to learn magical powers, you can ask the man named Han I’ll teach you. He’s very talented and can teach you some basic knowledge. He seems to be downstairs, right?”

"Ah, yes, he is hungry and eating downstairs. I still have steamed buns and..."

"Is there any steamed buns and what?"

"(Jinling Yayan)! I still have cursed dates in my bag! That boy must have eaten them without saying a word. If he eats them, he will see you in New York!"

Chapter 879 Sword Immortal Sect

After being poured awake by a bucket of water from the Taiye Pool, Han Xingzhi opened his eyes.

He found himself surrounded by people. Shangluo and Zhu Xianfen's heads moved up and down like the chief surgeon and anesthesiologist. One assistant, two assistants and three assistants formed a circle next to him.

"Ah" he opened his mouth, "I'm so full, I can't eat any more."

"What have you eaten?" Shangluo looked at him.

"I saw sea otters in Alaska smashing mobile phones, crows in the HD area knocking on trash cans, and macaques in Mount Emei climbing into the treetops holding handbags. I also saw Zhu Bajie! Zhu Bajie is about to be eaten! Zhu Bajie!"

Zhu Xianwen stuffed a pill directly into his mouth, grabbed his chin with his other hand and jerked it up, making him swallow the pill - Han Xingzhi tilted his head and stopped moving.

"This kid has been mentally shocked. It's okay. Just take the elixir and sleep here for a while." He ordered to the side: "Carry him to the rest room, don't feed him water, and let him drink by himself when he wakes up. In addition, Tell Lao Han that his nephew is fine and there is no need to come to pick him up after get off work."

Returning to the second floor with Shangluo, Zhu Xianfen sat back in his seat. Just now, Shangluo suddenly thought that something might happen downstairs, but when he went there, Han Xingzhi just raised his head and fell down. They were quick and reached out to dig out the cursed date, so nothing happened.

"No wonder the heavenly masters also think that you need to practice sword practice to nourish your energy." He looked at Shangluo, "The power of this heavenly tribulation is really powerful."

"It would be nice if we could take a more convenient road."

"Hey." Zhu Xianfen waved his hand, "There are many people who can enlighten. Wang Yangming can enlighten without seeing the heavenly tribulation. But you are the only one who can face the heavenly tribulation and transform it into your own body. No matter what, you are the only one. It’s done. Although it seems troublesome now, it may become even more troublesome in the future.”

"Ah, is this bad luck for me?"

"What are you thinking about? It's better to be more troublesome. When you see the road at the end, you may easily reach a dead end. When you get to the end, you decide whether to change or not. The more troublesome it is, the more likely it will be. The space to be excavated. Heavenly calamity is not an ordinary trouble, it is a unique trouble throughout the ages - you see, this date."

He twisted up a cursed date he brought from downstairs and wiped the cursed date with a paper towel, but he didn't care that Han Xingzhi had just taken a bite of the date: "Affected by the power of heavenly calamity, you can't even do the most basic curses." The jujube technique has changed. It is conceivable that there will be unlimited potential to be developed in the future, and you can create new things with any spell."

"Senior Fu taught me the wind control technique before, and I also released something different."

"Try it?"

"No, no, no, we can't try that. He can create a breeze that dissipates far away. I used the same spell, but all I could do was release a giant vortex that exploded right before my eyes. The wind blades from the vortex even cut off a strand of Senior Fu's hair. I'm afraid I'll damage the room if I demonstrate it here. I still remember that window incident."

Shangluo didn't want to severely damage Zhu Xianfen's room. Last time, the entire window was moved away, but this time it was just a matter of blowing up a room. He was afraid that if the wind went down and the window was "opened", the fun would be great. By then, Zhu Xianxian's office might become a portal to another world.

"Forget it then." Zhu Xianfen also immediately thought of the window. Since the windows were removed, he has gained a new understanding of the stability of space.

"However, since there is a lot of potential that needs to be developed, how about I help you? Let me study the curse, maybe I can find some spells that are unique to you - since all traditional spells will be distorted here, then Going further, there are a lot of spells that only you can use and no one else can use them. Maybe you can become your own person after that."

"Can it still be like this? There are actually undeveloped spell schools?"

"No one could intercept the Heavenly Tribulation before. I thought that these Heavenly Tribulation spells might be used to reshape the Sword Immortal Sect. As you can see, none of the famous mountain sects today are from the Sword Immortal Sect. The inner sword head has also been hanging empty for many years, and there is no way to recruit swordsmen. The method of swordsmanship is that "the wind cannot destroy its magic, and the thunder and lightning cannot destroy its sharpness" - in short, it is too mysterious, and it is difficult to get started. It’s a difficult thing to achieve in itself.”

He pointed at himself: "Actually, the emperor also hoped that I could enter the Sword Immortal Sect. I also think that the Sword Immortal is very 'cool' and very 'OK'. But even if the Immortal Sword is in my hands, I have nothing. After realizing it, it seems that my path is on the path of alchemy; but that is not the case for you. You can use the sword to control the wind and thunder, and use the heavenly calamity to reshape the Sword Immortal Sect, and do what no one before you could do. Things. Including——"

He paused:

"Including Lu Zu. Even Lu Zu is just the mountain that opened the Sword Immortal Gate. No one can understand his attainments in the path of the sword. I'm thinking that since the heavenly tribulation can be controlled, maybe It can also be used to open up a new school - and no one can understand the way of the Sword Immortal except the Sword Immortal himself, which is also in line with tradition. "

"So is the Sword Immortal Sect such a sect?"

"It has always been like this. No one can understand Lu Zu's true inheritance, and future generations can only imitate it. Most likely no one will be able to understand your 'true inheritance' by then. But the path you have opened up can already be used Many people followed suit."

He covered his forehead: "Originally, Lu Zu's stuff was [incomprehensible], and in addition, your stuff was also [incomprehensible], and it became the square of [incomprehensible]. I'm very excited to get started in the future. The monks of the Sword Immortal Way are worried about the traces of their predecessors, which are getting further and further away."

"That's really desperate." Shangluo could imagine this situation. Now even he himself can't figure out what "Jie Jian" is, and he even thinks that maybe Lu Zu himself doesn't understand what he is practicing.

The strong wind cannot destroy its magic, and the thunder and lightning cannot destroy its sharpness. The sword is both outside and inside the body. The way of the sword can be understood within oneself, but the sword is ultimately something outside the body. And if you can control it, you can achieve the majestic and Cuiwei way of sword immortality.

"Perhaps in this desperate environment, you can understand your own swordsmanship. This is the Sword Immortal Sect." Zhu Xianfen muttered, "'The whale has not swallowed the sea, but the sword energy has already faded.'. The swordsmanship should be more heroic, There should not be two identical swords in this world. Now that you finally have your own sword, your way of being a swordsman can be explained."

Chapter 880 Retreat

"So this is how you enter the Sword Immortal Sect from the beginning - so you need to bring your own sword? The school doesn't issue one?"

"You're on to the point," Zhu Xianfen nodded, "The Sword Immortal Sect is a Taoist sect that brings its own sword to school. Unlike other knowledge, we alchemy cultivators actually have many, many books to read, about elixirs. The materials are just taken from heaven and earth. But if you don't bring your own 'sword', there is no way to repair the Sword Immortal Sect. Therefore, the top level of the Sword Immortal Sect is called 'Tianxia', and the first level of the Sword Immortal Sect is called 'Tianxia'. It’s called ‘Encountering the Sword Man’. As the name suggests, if you can’t find your own ‘sword’, then don’t get started.”

"My sword is this Heavenly Tribulation, right? The Sword Immortal Sect is really different from other places. Why does it sound like a basket? Anyone who can't control it can come to the Sword Immortal Sect to practice?"

"That's how the Sword Immortal Sect is. Everyone is different, and everyone has their own sword. Look at all the sects, only the Sword Immortal Sect has the word 'immortal' on it. You have to be extraordinary to be called one." An immortal. Look at me, I am suitable for fanning the flames next to the alchemy furnace. However, I can help you study your sword."

"Please! Senior brother!" Shangluo cupped his hands and said, "Please help me research it! I'm afraid I can't understand it myself."

"Hey, you don't need to ask me. I want to ask you to study it myself. After all, we alchemists also need to broaden our horizons. We can't just stick to books, otherwise we will never be able to surpass our predecessors. A book "Huangdi Neijing" and "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" are two insurmountable mountains. If I want to go further on the road of alchemy, I can't do it without some external help. "

"Just take me and give you a date curse, okay?"

"Well, this is about my plan to retreat - let me ask first, how many curse dates do you have?"

"The Jujube Curse Technique that Master Sa Tian taught me can theoretically only produce 7. You can continue to change after eating 7. I can give you as many as you want, but you can't eat the Curse Jujube now anyway."

"Just take three. When I'm in seclusion, if you lend me three dates, maybe I can give you a lot of knowledge in return."

"So." Shangluo paused, "Senior brother, do you really want to retreat?"

"Yes." Zhu Xianfen replied, "Although I do realize that practicing alone is not what a responsible emperor should do, I clearly think that I can't wait any longer. I guarantee that my own cultivation In order not to fall behind, this is necessary and very important. After such things, I have gained my own insights - and the most important thing is that I understand that I must make contributions like Shen Nong, otherwise I will. I don’t know where I will end up in the future. When things get tough, it’s time for me to change.”

"Then, I understand." Shangluo nodded, "Senior brother, you have done so many things, you should think about it for yourself - and the emperor also hunts, the emperor uses hunting to teach martial arts, and the emperor of ancient times also traveled around It’s normal for an emperor to go on a business trip to govern the world. I think it’s very normal.”

"But there are many things that I will have to trouble you after I go on a business trip."

"I understand very well. So, just go with peace of mind."

"I'd like to lend you auspicious words. Why do I always feel that after you have suffered some disaster, you have to say some 'auspicious words' in order to be right. However, when I go like this, the most relieved thing is not the imperial court. The imperial court You saw it just now, and I explained it to all the cabinet elders. Originally, everyone disagreed."

"Then why did you agree again?"

Zhu Xianfen pointed out the window - it was night, and the brilliance of the aurora still shone through the sky. A rainbow-like band of light floats in the sky, a miracle that no one can ignore.

"All of them witnessed the miracle happening in front of them. It was precisely because of the miracle that they were willing to give me some time to do my own thing. Because as you can also imagine, although the imperial court has already improved in many aspects, It involves the supernatural world, but after all, it has not yet ascended to the heavens. Even those who know about it will have some doubts, and this miracle has completely dispelled their doubts."

He covered his forehead: "Before, they refused to allow me to go to Xuanxiu. But now they seem to be looking forward to dealing with you - so after leaving many things to you, you don't have to worry too much. The elders will To help you solve most things, you only need to do a little bit beyond what they can do, and it won’t take up too much of your time.”

"I understand. Brother, it doesn't take up too much of your time."

"However, the one I'm most worried about is Zhu Ling."

"Huh? Isn't your Highness Princess very nice?"

"As a brother, it's normal to worry about your sister at any time. Since I'm going to Xuanxiu now, you can take over from me and be her brother."

"But Zhu Ling is older than me! How can I be her brother?"

"If you stand in my shoes, she is your sister. It's okay, just use her like your sister."

"Sister, is it for order?"

【Tsk. ] Apollonia, who had been watching, spoke up.

"Um" Realizing that he seemed to have let something slip, he coughed a few times to cover up his embarrassment.

"Anyway, please help me take care of her! Okay?"

"Okay, okay, okay, okay." Shangluo nodded repeatedly. As his senior brother, Zhu Xianfen had helped him so much, and it was hard for him to refuse this request. But somehow, he could sense that things here would be more "challenging" than things in the cabinet.

"Okay, if you agree, then I can go with peace of mind." Zhu Xianfen breathed a sigh of relief, and he finally relaxed.

He leaned back, and an unprecedented relaxation appeared on his face: "I have never slacked off for more than ten years. Now, it is finally my turn to take some time off."

"Eh? Aren't you going to retreat?"

"Ahem. Retreat, it is indeed a retreat. Oh, by the way, your sister-in-law is coming with me. She and I will help you study dates together."

“Are there still two people in retreat??”

"Why can't we retreat online? Who says it can't be done?" Zhu Xianfen looked at him, "Isn't it possible?"

"Ah, okay, okay. Then, where do you plan to go for retreat?"

"Actually, I'm also thinking about it. I think the small islands in the South Sea are good, but it's also good to go to the [Palace] in the Arctic and see the polar bears showing their teeth. Ah, no matter which one is good, no, each one has a fairy tale. Anyway, No matter where I go, I will bring souvenirs to you and Zhu Ling when I come back. The time will be about a month. If it is not enough, I will extend it. During this time, I will leave it to you~"

Chapter 881 The first day of seclusion

Standing in Zhu Xianfen's office, Shangluo looked out the window - a white trail cloud flew north against the five-color morning glow.

He left right away and didn't stay for more than half a day. After explaining to Shangluo that night, he got in the car with the queen and left with his luggage bag. In less than two hours, Shangluo saw the White Star flying over from the sky taking off and landing at the campus.

The final place he chose for "retreat" was his palace in the North Pole. He said he was going to meditate on the aurora, but now the sky was full of aurora, and Shangluo didn't know why he went all the way to the North Pole to see it. Anyway, he is the emperor and he has the final say.

Shangluo only knew that his retreat plan was probably "premeditated for a long time." Because not only had his luggage been packed, while he was sitting in Zhu Xianxian's office waiting, he also noticed that the two of them walked downstairs much more briskly. When passing by the door, the two of them waved to him and said hello, carrying huge ski bags behind them.

After the White Star took off, Han Xingzhi passed out in the lounge and didn't even wake up. Shangluo estimated that it would take a long time for him to recover from the mental shock. His uncle Han "Wutong" also came over to check, but just let him continue to sleep here.

Shangluo looked at Zhu Xianfen's desk, and there were even half of the memorials unopened. Lian Yuxi's ink pad lid is still open.

According to yesterday's arrangement, this table now belongs to him. This is Zhu Xianfen's private office. Shangluo will handle the affairs of the Heavenly Court here. This will also make it easier for the previous yamen to continue working according to the original procedures - after all, people from the General Affairs Department cannot always go to the basement of the imperial kitchen. Those who didn’t know better thought they were stealing canned food.

"Ah, so you finish your work before leaving. Why do you want me to clean it up for you?"

He will not read the memorial, and he has no need for the jade seal. But he has been here many times, and he knows how Zhu Xianwen wants to tidy up the table.

In principle, this is not the emperor's official office, just a private office - but the principle is just a principle. If you look through the history books, you will know that few emperors of this dynasty worked in formal places.

Zhu Xianfen actually goes to Jinshen Palace to sit and work every day. This is already very responsible. Although Zhu Xianfen worked from home on most matters like previous emperors, he did work at home, not in a monastery or a zoo.

The good thing about working at home is that you can set your own rules. Theoretically, there is an extremely cumbersome set of procedures for collecting and storing memorials and seals, but most of the time he is the only one in Zhu Xianfen's office, so he can touch everything with his own hands. Wherever you go, all processes are simplified.

Shangluo sorted the processed and unprocessed memorials into categories. The jade seal was stored in a wooden box and then wrapped in an ocher yellow baggage. Then he put the memorial into the suitcase and the jade seal into the cabinet.

It's done.

"Then let me see what else needs to be done. Good guy, there's still half a pot of tea left in the teapot."

He usually doesn't drink tea from the teapot, so this teapot needs to be put away. He couldn't ask Jin Yiwei to handle such a small matter, so he had no choice but to take the teapot to the tea room to handle it.

Next to the right side of the office is the tea room. Hanging above it is the sign of "Pantry Room". In addition to making tea, he is also responsible for delivering dishes and preparing snacks to the dining room on this floor.

"Brush, brush, where is it?"

He planned to ask Apollonia to help him find it. But Apollonia was already asleep, and the faint snoring in her ears started ringing an hour ago.

"Found it." He took out the sponge brush and began to brush the teapot. Different from the previous ones, this one is a porcelain pot. Zhu Xianchen usually uses porcelain pots to brew highly fragrant tea. Because it is made of porcelain, it must be cleaned inside and out every time to prevent odor transfer.

While brushing, he looked at the snack cabinet next to him. During the time when Zhu Xianfen was out, the snacks here also belonged to him.

Today is his first day as a replacement for Zhu Xianwen. In fact, he did not have to work in Zhu Xianxian's office, but this was the result of Zhu Xianxian's strong request. Adhering to the principle of taking things as they come, he planned to eat more of Zhu Xianfen's snacks.