Sheng Fu

Chapter 1147 Even a lotus root must have roots and bones

In Hengchangzong, night was falling.

After having a drink with Prince Zhen'an, Yuwen Jun and Jing Peiyao returned to Hengchang Sect.

I should have gone to see Emperor Ling, but the Dean is still making preparations. He will only go to the Ling Clan after the White Deer Army is fully prepared. It will not be too late to speak with Emperor Ling then.

Furthermore, the Prince of Zhen'an enjoys the deep trust of Emperor Ling, and such rumors have already reached His Majesty's ears at this very moment.

Inside Hengchang Hall, the lights were on full display.

Jing Peiyao handed Yuwen Jun a cup of sobering tea, then gazed at the composed Yuwen Jun and asked softly, "Should we inform Master about this matter?"

Yuwen Jun shook his head slightly and said, "No need. Dean's mind is in turmoil right now, and it will take at least a while for his mind to calm down. Besides, Dean has to personally visit many old relationships. If we tell Dean about this in a hurry now, it will only disturb Dean's peace of mind."

"It's not a big deal."

"However, there is another matter that is currently on my mind."

"I wonder when Suo Chengguo will be able to leave the pass."

"Suo Chengguo's talent as a general is actually not weak. After leaving the pass, he will reach the Returning Origin Realm. Although his aptitude is far inferior to that of the Seven Laws and Five Masters, the situation on the battlefield is ever-changing. It is possible that Suo Chengguo will achieve something great by chance."

Just as he was pondering this matter, Jing Hanqing strode into the main hall and reported, "Sect Master, news has come from the Imperial Preceptor that tomorrow, Lord Kong Chong will lead an army of 30,000 to Hengchang Sect to report."

"The Left General is Guan Chong, and the Right General is Huang Teng."

"Both of them are in the Lingxiao Realm."

Yuwen Jun was slightly surprised, not expecting Kong Chong to have organized 30,000 elite troops so quickly. In his initial plan, this would have taken at least a month.

However, upon further reflection, he realized that he had given Kong Chong a pill after all, and with this reward, Kong Chong would naturally overcome all difficulties and do his best in everything he did.

"Issue the order that tomorrow morning, we will welcome the Minister of War at the mountain gate," Yuwen Junping ordered.

Jing Hanqing hummed in agreement and slowly withdrew.

"If Suo Chengguo leads these 30,000 troops, where should they be settled?" Jing Peiyao asked with some doubt.

Within the Divine Realm, all forces are at full strength. Within the Spirit Clan, Pu Weiqing's White Deer Army will arrive at Iron Mang City soon. As for these 30,000 troops, it's really hard to say where to settle them for the time being.

Yuwen Jun pondered for a moment and said, "We still have to go to the Divine Realm. Although there is no use for my skills for the time being, things may change over time."

"In my memory, Suo Chengguo's military tactics and Zhang Benchu ​​were quite well-coordinated."

"Let him join forces with Zhang Benchu ​​first."

"The Divine Realm's Morning Trial is nearing its end, and the alliance between gods and demons is also showing signs of change. Who knows what variables might emerge in the future?"

Jing Peiyao thought about it and agreed.

The new policy has been implemented, but foreign affairs remain a long-standing and troublesome issue.

Yuwen Jun let out a long breath and said, "We still need to stay at Hengchang Sect for a few more days. We need to entertain these 30,000 soldiers. At the same time, we also need to find time to return to Yuxi Town and refine the Ziwei Blade into the Ziwei Sacred Sword."

"I had planned to return to the Divine Realm quickly to take charge of the overall situation, but the circumstances do not allow it. However, there will be no war in the short term. Li Hongshan is about to return to the Divine Realm. He and Yue Bo are enough to take charge of the overall situation."

"Hang in there for a few more days."

As the backbone of the three major cities of Vast Expanse, Frostmoon, and Taicang, Yue Bo and Li Hongshan's prolonged absence from the territory inevitably leads to rumors within the army. Fortunately, they enjoy high prestige. However, the trouble lies in the presence of the Spirit Clan's army led by Zhong Yi and Yin Xuan, as well as the Dragon Clan's forces. The complex interplay of these various factions makes things manageable when Yuwen Jun is present. But if Yuwen Jun is absent for an extended period, it is likely to trigger unnecessary factional strife within the lower ranks of the army.

For example, right now, with Yue Bo within the Divine Realm, the human army naturally feels more confident. The lower-ranking soldiers are inherently prejudiced and have a strong sense of hostility, so they might verbally suppress the spirit army or the Hengchang army in their daily interactions.

After all, with the military forces of the three parties united, even a small skirmish could escalate into a major conflict, and this matter cannot be ignored.

This is also why Yuwen Jun was in a hurry to return.

"Send word to Wu Mi, instructing him to reorganize the camp in Haomiao City. Suo Chengguo's 30,000-strong army is about to enter, and spread this news throughout the entire army," Yuwen Jun subconsciously instructed Jing Peiyao beside him.

Although Jing Peiyao understood Yuwen Jun's intentions, she was at a loss for words. Her eyes were blank and filled with disdain as she quietly looked at Yuwen Jun and questioned, "Have you gotten used to giving orders?"

Yuwen Jun was also momentarily stunned, and asked, "What's wrong? Is there some historical allusion involved?"

Jing Peiyao said in a serious tone, "Knowing that I cannot traverse the void or send messages through it, you still force me to do something I cannot accept."

Yuwen Jun raised his hand and slapped his head hard before he realized what was happening.

"Forgive me, I was momentarily confused and mistook this for Vast Expanse City," Yuwen Jun said with an awkward smile.

Immediately, Yuwen Jun slightly raised his hand, and a gust of wind shattered the void and headed towards Vast City.

"You go back to your palace first, I'll go to Suo Chengguo's secluded training place," Yuwen Jun said, changing the subject.

Judging from the timeline, even if Suo Chengguo hasn't yet achieved his goal, he should be close by.

Time is of the essence, and Yuwen Jun probably cannot allow Suo Chengguo to enter the Guiyuan Realm naturally. Therefore, his visit to Suo Chengguo's secluded training ground is essentially to force his growth.

"I will obey Your Highness's order." Jing Peiyao looked at the hangover tea in her hand with a serious expression, and said sarcastically.

Yuwen Jun smiled without saying a word, and after a moment, he disappeared.

Deep in Henglong Mountain, the night fog surged.

Outside the cave, all was quiet, with a few ethereal sounds drifting from afar.

Inside the cave, Suo Chengguo sat cross-legged in the void, his true essence surging and overflowing, already revealing the aura of the Returning Origin Realm. However, as the true essence surged higher and higher, Suo Chengguo gradually could no longer suppress the terrifying true essence within his body.

In terms of cultivation talent alone, Suo Chengguo can only be considered mediocre, unable to compare with the outstanding young talents of the time. In the past, Suo Chengguo himself had told Yuwen Jun in the northern city that the limit he could reach in his lifetime was to break through the limit.

Later, after entering Henglong Mountain, he received a lot of cultivation resources from Yuwen Jun. In just a few years, he entered the Breakthrough Realm. After reaching this point, Suo Chengguo himself felt that it would be difficult to continue on the path of cultivation.

Although he now possesses the aura of the Returning Origin Realm, his talent is ultimately limited, and his own physique cannot withstand the surge of true essence within his body. Although the pills refined by the Heavenly Nether Python can cleanse Suo Chengguo's marrow and reshape his physique, his innate foundation is too poor, and he cannot withstand this terrifying and overwhelming impact in a short period of time.

Of course, if he had made sufficient preparations and had the protection of a senior master, Suo Chengguo could have smoothly overcome this obstacle in his cultivation. However, Suo Chengguo knew that his talent could not compare with that of the Seven Laws and the Five Absolutes, but deep down he also had a pride that was no less than that of others.

It was this arrogance that led Suo Chengguo to decide to cultivate himself diligently, break through the shackles on his own, and rebuild the Suo family's foundation and bloodline.

This state of mind has a strong sense of facing the life-or-death crisis.

If you can get through the life-or-death crisis, the road ahead will be smooth; if you can't, then you can't get through it.

Suo Chengguo was also going all in, hoping he could get through this. Sometimes a person can be doomed, but their spirit must never be defeated!

But at least half of all cultivators in the world perish on their journey to the brink of death...