Sheng Fu

Chapter 1216 A Chance That Will Never Come Again

Divine Domain, Changmao Prefecture.

There was still one hour until noon.

In the pavilion of the Marshal's Mansion, many young people have gradually gathered, such as Zhang Benchu, Guo Shenghe, and Jing Hanqing, who came from Hengchang Sect.

The streets outside the mansion were bustling with traffic.

After the city fell, he implemented benevolent policies and did his best to appease the people.

At first, the native people of the divine realm were resentful and felt guilty and powerless for being dependent on others. However, after some people who were struggling to make ends meet received real assistance, they subconsciously came to terms with reality and realized that it didn't matter who became the leader.

The important thing is whether the newly appointed leader can ensure that these people can live a good life.

At least some of the native people of the Divine Realm saw Yuwen Jun's sincerity.

However, for those people who were already well-off, they all felt that Yuwen Jun's move was just to win people's hearts. Seeing through this, and witnessing with their own eyes that some people had betrayed the faith of the divine realm, they felt even more distressed.

However, after Emperor Ling died in battle, these well-off people saw hope again that His Majesty the Divine Emperor could recover the lost territories, and they felt relieved and were no longer the worried people they had been at the beginning.

Therefore, a rather awkward scene unfolded.

Whether they were poor or well-off, everyone seemed to have put aside their past humiliations and basked in the warmth of the new policies, creating a false sense of peace and prosperity.

Nan Zhuo, He Guang, and some civil officials could naturally see that the current peaceful and prosperous scene in Changmao Prefecture was fake, but they were powerless to change anything.

Even if you want to make a change, you don't know where to start.

Of course, whether it was Yuwen Jun or the others, they all knew very well that from the initial Haomiao City to the present Changmao Prefecture, a portion of the native people of the Divine Realm had always firmly believed that their Divine Emperor would be able to recover the lost land sooner or later.

Yuwen Jun showed great tolerance in response and carried out the new policies thoroughly.

Essentially, Yuwen Jun also had genuine respect for these people who had a firm belief in their hometown.

People have different perspectives, and besides, suppressing thought is itself a sin.

Even though the people of the Divine Realm received many benefits from the new policies, in the end they still resolutely chose the Divine Emperor. Yuwen Jun would only think that he had not done enough.

In governing with civil administration, the most important thing is to subdue people's hearts, and the worst thing is to fool them, because the clarity that follows fooling will inevitably bring the most extreme backlash.

At this moment, the two young men strolled leisurely toward the Marshal's Mansion.

Xu Huanshan and Xiao Chu walked side by side.

Xiao Chu's face did not show the bitterness one might expect; instead, it was calm and composed. His brows were sharper than before, as his military career over the past few years had transformed the boy into an adult.

Xiao Chu deliberately winked at Xu Huanshan and said with a smile, "After you go to the Demon Realm, you have to be careful. If nothing unexpected happens, you will be the only outsider. The rest of you will either be members of the Dragon Clan or Yuwen Jun's direct descendants."

"If you accidentally get ganged up on, please don't cry."

Upon hearing this, Xu Huanshan looked bitter. He unconsciously placed one hand on Xiao Chu's shoulder, feeling like he had many things to say but didn't know where to begin.

This journey to the Demon Realm for cultivation is extremely important.

It will allow many people to enter the Lingxiao Realm.

What may seem like a planned training session is, in fact, a training opportunity that is rare to come around in a lifetime.

The reason it is so difficult is that they are constantly at war, although some people break through to higher realms during the war or during the truce.

But this is different from going to the Demon Realm for seclusion.

The soldiers had all taken pills made by the Heavenly Nether Python, which cleansed their marrow and enhanced their cultivation aptitude. This was also their first formal cultivation session after taking Changmao Prefecture.

Both in terms of physical constitution and temperament, they are at their peak.

Moreover, the fact that Yuwen Jun chose to go to the Demon Realm for secluded cultivation means that a superior blessed land was waiting for them to arrive.

Once they emerge from seclusion, they will inevitably face endless wars, making it even harder to find opportunities for cultivation. They will only be able to hone their skills slowly through bloody battles.

Cultivation inherently requires a balance of tension and relaxation. If one is constantly being baptized in bloody battles, it will cloud one's mind and make it difficult to reach the profound realm.

Seeing his close friend unable to participate in this training due to insufficient talent, Xu Huanshan felt truly distressed.

The reasons given by Yuwen Jun are also reasonable.

Although Suo Chengguo and Yan Zhao were not particularly talented, there was nothing they could do, as they were Yuwen Jun's direct subordinates.

However, it wouldn't be entirely true to say that Yuwen Jun was unfair.

The last time the Heavenly Nether Python refined pills, they were distributed to all the soldiers. The inner core that Xiao Chu obtained was also seven-colored.

Furthermore, as Yuwen Jun said, some trivial matters always need to be handled by energetic young people. As a descendant of a military family, Xiao Chu is extremely familiar with all matters, big and small, within the military camp.

There is a legitimate reason for coming and going.

Upon closer examination, it's not just Xiao Chu who is unable to reach the Demon Realm for cultivation. There are only about a dozen people who can go to the Demon Realm, while there are hundreds of thousands who cannot.

No matter how you look at it, Yuwen Jun's actions cannot be considered favoritism.

Xiao Chu's current situation is also a thorn in Xu Huanshan's side.

"If I were to shamelessly plead with Yuwen Jun, I should be able to take you with me to the Demon Realm," Xu Huanshan said through gritted teeth after a long period of contemplation.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Chu smiled dismissively upon hearing this, saying, "There's no need for such trouble. I know you feel sorry for me, but let me tell you, there's no need to feel sorry for me. I know that Yuwen Jun is quite magnanimous and will not hold a grudge against me for a youthful squabble."

"Furthermore, I am also aware of my own limitations. Even if I go to the Demon Realm to cultivate, I may not be able to break through the shackles."

Before they knew it, the two had arrived at the entrance of the Marshal's Mansion. "Go ahead, but be sure to come back after you've entered Lingxiao. I'll treat you to drinks and take you to a brothel then. Don't worry, I absolutely won't tell your sister-in-law about this," Xiao Chu said carefree.

Xu Huanshan suppressed his inner turmoil, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and then entered the marshal's mansion.

In the atrium.

Yuwen Jun sat idly on a chair in the pavilion, looking at the people lined up neatly outside. He chuckled and said, "The place we're going to is the Netherworld Cave. The Netherworld energy there is extremely heavy. Yuan Chu and Chi Hua will lead the way. In short, I won't help you dispel the Netherworld energy there. You'll have to rely on yourselves."

Wu Mi's eyes were full of disdain as she sneered, "How heavy could it be?"

Zhang Benchu ​​and the others almost burst out laughing. Only Wu Mi dared to be so unrestrained in front of Yuwen Jun. Everyone else had to think twice before acting, even Jing Peiyao.

Yuwen Jun said irritably, "You'll know when you get there."

At this moment, Xu Huanshan also arrived at the back of the crowd and exchanged subtle nods with Suo Chengguo and Yan Zhao, who were nearby.

Wu Mi curled her lip and said, "I know you're capable, but you don't need to show off like this."

Upon hearing this, the people nearby burst into laughter.

Liu Qinghua also chimed in, adding fuel to the fire: "Of course, some people are quite capable these days."

Yuwen Jun glanced at Xu Huanshan at the back of the crowd and saw that he looked reluctant to part with Xiao Chu. Yuwen Jun thought he was also feeling bitter because of Xiao Chu. However, Yuwen Jun had no time to care about Xu Huanshan's little emotions.

He slowly stood up, exuding a thick aura of chaotic imperial power, and the crowd immediately fell silent.

Seeing this, Wu Mi deliberately grinned and said, "You're getting angry now!"

Yuwen Jun glanced at everyone and solemnly said, "Zhong Yi will come with me to another place to cultivate."

"As for the reasons, I think you all understand them."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked knowing and didn't deliberately cast envious or probing glances at Zhong Yi.

As the regent of the Spirit Clan, he would naturally show some favoritism towards the Spirit Clan's bloodline.

Zhongyi, however, remained calm and acted as if nothing had happened or he had heard anything.

"Set off!"

With a wave of his sleeve, Yuwen Jun led everyone to the outside of the Netherworld Cave in an instant.

Upon arriving at this place, everyone felt a chill run down their spines.

Dugu Li subconsciously used the "Colorless Heaven and Earth" technique to suppress the overwhelming malevolent energy in the mountains and fields.

Wu Mi also instantly revealed her blood spear.

Chi Hua and Yuan Chu immediately exuded an aura of soaring power.

Zhang Benchu ​​gripped the Sacred Artifact of Desolation tightly, while his mount, Mingdun, beside him exuded a fierce fighting spirit.

Guo Shenghe, Gao Zhi, Liu Qinghua, and the others subconsciously formed a triangular formation to prevent any sudden changes.

Seeing everyone's reaction, Yuwen Jun deliberately mocked them, saying in a light tone, "This is just the entrance; the real test is deep within the cave."

Yuan Chu and Chi Hua exchanged a glance, and then entered the cave side by side.

"Come with us," Yuan Chu called out to the crowd behind him, emphasizing his words slightly.

As soon as she finished speaking, Wu Mi gripped the blood spear and instantly charged into the cave.

At this point, everyone entered the Netherworld Cave one after another.

Seeing that no one was around, Zhong Yi, who was standing next to Yuwen Jun, whispered a reminder: "Actually, I have only just touched the threshold of the Myriad Spirits True Essence. There is no need to take such good care of me. Only by pushing the True Essence to its limit can I draw out a trace of the Myriad Spirits True Essence and cultivate with them. This will not expose my true nature."

Yuwen Jun replied nonchalantly, "There's no need for so much explanation."

"Actually, the place I'm taking you to is not as good as the Netherworld Cave, so don't think you can gain any advantage from it."

Zhong Yi's lips twitched slightly, his face filled with confusion, unsure of what to say.

Yuwen Jun changed the subject, saying, "Of course, you can gain an advantage in other ways."

"The insights I gained when I was exploring the Chaos Emperor Qi are where you truly gained an advantage."

"I am both your teacher and your sparring partner."

Zhong Yi then realized what was happening and instinctively bowed deeply, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Your Highness!"

Upon seeing this, Yuwen Jun immediately showed displeasure and slapped Zhong Yi on the head, saying angrily, "Between you and me, there is no need for such flattery and politeness."

"Your attitude makes me very uncomfortable."

"I'm helping you, not just because of your identity."

"It is because you are upright, honest, and quite talented."

Upon hearing this, Zhongyi looked even more bewildered and felt a sharp pain on the top of his head.

"Raise your head!" Yuwen Jun snapped.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Yi immediately raised his head in a serious manner and said very earnestly, "I may really not have the spirit of the Jianghu."

Yuwen Jun then realized that the other party was a member of the Spirit Clan. Following the customs of the Spirit Clan, he was first shocked, then felt guilty, and finally couldn't hold back anymore, so he put his hands on his hips and burst into laughter...