Sheng Fu

The Spring Equinox has passed...

On a clear, sunny day, the long-awaited meeting of the five ethnic groups arrived as scheduled.

The meeting was held in the Eternal Palace.

The people of the five ethnic groups were puzzled by this choice of location and felt it was unreasonable.

Before this, countless people thought the meeting of the five tribes would take place at Henglong Mountain.

The people of the divine realm had no complaints about this, after all, the gods had once joined forces with the demons to fight against the three-race alliance; the demon people, on the other hand, naturally felt extremely proud of this.

In the end, the Demon Lord still held the reins of power.

People kept talking and speculating, but this was the result of the important figures' negotiations.

Inside the Eternal Palace.

This is an ethereal and sacred palace, where the Demon Lord has lived alone for many years.

Today, distinguished figures from five ethnic groups have gathered here.

Kongming led the Demon Clan cabinet members, Bai Xiaowei led the Human Clan cabinet members, Linghe Wang led the Spirit Clan cabinet members, Zunhong led the Demon Realm cabinet members, and Luofu led the God Clan cabinet members.

At first glance, the crowd was bustling and lively.

The throne at the highest point remained spotless as always, and people sat around a table in the center of the hall.

There was no fine wine or delicacies on the table as I had imagined, and there was no singing or dancing around me.

Only four powerful characters: Return power to the people.

The characters are skillfully crafted yet unpretentious, dignified and powerful, with the brushstrokes as brilliant as the sun and moon.

It was Yuwen Jun's masterpiece, created after a whole night of diligent study and practice under the guidance of the Emperor.

As the host, Kongming did not examine the four characters closely. After the war ended, he roughly guessed that the Five Tribes Conference would revolve around these four characters.

With Yuwen Jun having achieved his ultimate Dao fruit, the five powerful clans have completely lost the possibility of tearing each other apart and vying for power.

Kongming cleared his throat slightly and said, "The high is based on the low, and the noble is based on the humble."

"Although we have entered an era of equality, many subtle matters still need to be carefully considered."

"What ingenious ideas do you all have?"

"I am not declining or being modest; it is simply because the internal affairs and customs of our demon race are inclined towards new policies."

In fact, Yuwen Jun initially established his cabinet in Hengchang Sect by referencing the Demon Clan's cabinet.

Kongming's words carried a hint of pride, but they were also true.

King Linghe pondered for a moment and said, "In my opinion, we can form a cabinet of five races, whose members are all sages of the five races, so that they can check and balance each other and make all laws and regulations as fair as possible."

Bai Xiaowei raised his eyes slightly, glanced at Ling and Wang with great appreciation, and said with a subtle smile, "This is a brilliant move. It can check and balance each other, and also promote each other."

"My personal opinion is to prevent bad people from harming good people as much as possible. I have already established a secret organization among the human race. If there are landlords and powerful people who oppress the people, or if officials and bandits collude with each other, the experts in the secret organization have the right to execute them first and report later."

"Although this move is against the order, it only targets lower-level officials and will not affect the overall situation. As the saying goes, it is better to be the king of hell than to have troublesome underlings. We should make it easier for the king of hell than for the underlings."

"Law and reason are often empty and powerless; sometimes a sharp knife is needed to cut through the thorns and brambles."

"Secondly, under the new political system, the death penalty for an official who embezzles 500 taels of silver can be reduced to 100 taels. At the same time, the salaries of officials should be increased by three times or more, so that the officials promoted to office are as righteous as possible who have ideals for the country."

"If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will also be crooked. So we must correct the disorder. As long as the upper beam is straight, the lower beam will not be too crooked."

"This is my opinion; what do you all think?"

Upon hearing this, Kongming glanced at Bai Xiaowei with great interest. Back in Jingxin City, he had heard that the newly appointed Prime Minister of the human race was a very interesting person.

Bai Xiaowei's idea may seem crude, but it is actually very profound.

Kongming smiled knowingly and said, "I wholeheartedly agree with what King Linghe and the Prime Minister just said."

Luo Fu gently stroked the jade thumb ring on his thumb. The ring wasn't expensive; it was just an ordinary item from the shop. He pondered for a moment and said, "The King of Linghe advocates mutual checks and balances, while Lord Bai Xiaowei advocates suppressing power."

"Your wisdom has resolved the major illness, so I will now address the minor ailments."

“If people in the neighborhood often fight to the death over the boundaries of their land, a public boundary ruler can be set up after the survey, with each party leaving room for the boundary. If anyone resists, they should be dealt with severely.”

"Secondly, we can establish nursing homes. Among the lower classes, there are many incompetent parents who sell their children or bully them. They often use the excuse of parental kindness to coerce their children. Once it is verified that they have bullied their children, the children can be placed in nursing homes to study and cultivate themselves. Children who enter nursing homes will not have to take care of their biological parents in their old age and see them off when they grow up."

"Firstly, it can suppress the evil in human nature; secondly, suppressing evil is promoting good."

"After all, some people are inherently evil and only dare to bully those weaker than themselves. But often, it seems that only children who haven't grown up are weaker than themselves."

"Conversely, if someone who has received the kindness of their parents fails to fulfill their filial duties after growing up, they will also be punished with severe penalties."

"All the great evils and heinous crimes in the world originate from these petty evils and heinous crimes."

A hint of sadness flashed across Luo Fu's expression, as if he had returned to that dark and damp rainy season many years ago.

Kongming praised without reservation: "Lord Luofu, this is not just treating minor illnesses, it's treating both major and minor illnesses at the same time."

"Suppressing evil in its infancy is indeed a brilliant idea."

Luo Fu lowered his eyes slightly and said, "My cultivation is far inferior to that of Lord Kongming."

Kongming looked at Zunhong and laughed heartily, "I wonder what brilliant ideas Lord Zunhong has?"

Zun Hong was the least experienced and least learned among them. Moreover, he had not held power in the Demon Realm for long, and he could not compare with the four powerful figures, Bai Xiaowei, Linghe Wang, Luo Fu, and Kong Ming.

Zun Hong couldn't help but feel a little timid. Kong Ming, being who he was, naturally saw his timidity and took the initiative to speak, giving him a way out.

Zun Hong bowed slightly to the crowd and said slowly, "I am of shallow virtue and talent, and I hope that you wise men will correct me. Although the new policy has been implemented, there are still differences in strength among all the beings in the world. Cultivators must not participate in worldly grudges. Once verified, they can be executed on the spot."

“It is actually very difficult to find evidence when a cultivator attacks a mortal, but as long as there are explicit laws and regulations, it can be considered a constraint.”

Upon hearing this, Kongming gave Zunhong a thumbs-up with a rather subtle expression and said, "This method is quite simple. In fact, many difficult things are very simple at the beginning."

"The five ethnic groups under heaven have different customs and laws, but as long as they are largely the same, they can achieve universal harmony."

"The era of great strife has ended, the land and territory have become increasingly vast, the people no longer need to fight to the death for farming, and merchants no longer need to worry about a shortage of goods, as resources are sufficient to cover every humble and weak creature."

"The so-called return of power to the people means checking and balancing the power of officials, elevating the rights of the people, and shining the light of fairness on everyone."

Bai Xiaowei, Luo Fu, Ling Hewang, and Zun Hong bowed in greeting. In terms of learning and cultivation, the four were as clear-headed as mirrors, far inferior to Kongming.

Among all the civil officials in the land, none can surpass Kongming.

Outside the Eternal Palace.

In a simple yet grand courtyard.

Inside the pavilion, Yuwen Jun, the God Emperor, the Human Emperor, Bei Hanfei, the Queen of the Demon Realm, and the former Demon King and current Demon Lord sat around a table.

The aroma of tea is serene, and so is the feeling of tranquility.

Yuwen Jun said, "The laws of the Great Dao are completely different from those of the past. You all still have the opportunity to reach the realm of myriad things. As long as you have a thought in your heart, you can't talk about loneliness."

The Emperor smiled knowingly and said, "That's easy for you to say."

The Divine Emperor said calmly, "Compared to these, I am more curious about the scenery many years from now."

The Demon Queen, Bei Hanfei, and the newly appointed Demon Lord were slightly taken aback.

When the great conflict ended, so too did the era of these people come to an end.

There will always be younger generations who will make great strides in the future.

Yuwen Jun thought of the three little ones, Shi Kun, Wei Huan, and Li Chunyang, wondering what kind of charisma they would display when they grew up.

As for Xiao Huangyue of Mingyue Mountain, just thinking about it makes one realize that she is a formidable character no less powerful than Empress Fuyao.

In the realms of demons, gods, monsters, and spirits, there are also exceptionally talented young people who will usher in their own era many years later.

That will be a prosperous and brilliant era.

……

The laws of the Great Dao continue to evolve.

Within the Milky Way, numerous blessed lands and grotto-heavens have been born one after another, and even vast floating continents have appeared.

The path of cultivation has officially entered the Star River Era.

There will be supreme beings fighting to the death for a piece of land in the heavens, or they may stop when they have reached a point.

Yuwen Jun turned a blind eye to this matter. On the path of cultivation, conflicts over the Great Dao are inevitable. As long as the struggle is above the clouds and does not affect the common people in the world, he let them fight as they pleased.

On the shores of Beihai.

Yuwen Jun and Jing Peiyao walked side by side, the sea and sky blending into one, a magnificent sight.

"I thought you would find a blessed place in the starry sky to cultivate in silence. Why are you still here? Is it to nurture Xiao Huangyue into a talent in a more meticulous way?" Yuwen Jun asked softly, holding Jing Peiyao's hand.

Jing Peiyao gazed at Yuwen Jun's profile. Just like when they first met, he hadn't changed over the years. Even though he had entered the Wanduan Realm, his eyes were still like a clear blue lake under a sunny sky.

"I don't need to explain to you," Jing Peiyao said indifferently.

Yuwen Jun's lips curled up slightly. Whether it was closing herself off to break through to the Half-Step Myriad Ends or nurturing Little Emperor Yue, it was all a form of cultivation for Jing Peiyao.

The battle between the two on the Great Dao is very long and will not result in a winner; it is purely a battle for the sake of battle.

Yuwen Jun smiled demurely and said, "Senior Sister Qinghua, Xiao Li, Zhang Benchu, Gao Zhi, Guo Shenghe, and Jing Hanqing have all gone to cultivate in the Star Sea, while Wu Mi and the others are cultivating diligently in the Ancient Dragon World. Generally speaking, there is no one in the human world to accompany you. Can you really endure such loneliness?"

Jing Peiyao frowned slightly, a hint of doubt appearing in her dark, gem-like eyes. She asked tentatively in a soft voice, "So, you're also leaving me to go to some unknown place?"

Xiao Huangyue still needs to undergo a trial by fire in the mortal world, and Jing Peiyao is temporarily unable to explore the scenery in the distance. Perhaps Jing Peiyao does not yearn for the so-called distant places.

Yuwen Jun smiled and said, "I will not disturb your peace, nor will I leave you."

Jing Peiyao chuckled and said, "As expected of a man with a broad mind."

Yuwen Jun smiled without saying a word, and simply walked slowly along the soft sand, holding Jing Peiyao's hand...

……

Day and night alternate, and the four seasons cycle.

Yinglong soared above the clouds, while Yuwen Jun, with a blade of grass dangling from his mouth, lazily lay on Yinglong's broad back with his legs crossed. This was a carefree journey, without a destination, going wherever the wind took him.

Feeling refreshed and free of worries.

Suddenly, he heard a baby crying.

The fetus in the womb of the Demon Queen was born, and holy light swept across the sky.

Yuwen Jun was momentarily stunned, bewildered and at a loss.

Without hesitation, Yinglong changed direction and headed towards the capital of the Demon Realm.

Ultimately, it was his child too.

He said, both amused and exasperated, "Why are truly carefree days always so short..."

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Author's Closing Remarks.

I originally wanted to write a separate chapter, but the serialization didn't go well, and I didn't even want to write a closing statement. But when I thought of the support and love from my brothers and sisters along the way, regardless of the ups and downs, I felt I had to give an explanation.

Undoubtedly, there were no recommended resources during the serialization period; it was purely a work of love that led to the finale.

When I first started writing, I was quite inexperienced, but now I'm no longer inexperienced...

There are several reasons for the extremely slow updates. Firstly, it was confirmed long ago that this book would not receive any further recommendations, which dampened my initial enthusiasm. Secondly, during the writing of "The Grand Ode," I personally experienced many hardships, such as a serious illness and the loss of loved ones, which ultimately damaged my heart meridian. In addition, resuming writing after a long hiatus was extremely exhausting. All these reasons have led to the extremely slow updates, but these were not my intentions. I sincerely apologize to everyone here...

After finishing Sheng Fu, I felt a great sense of relief. I felt that my writing skills had improved a lot, and my heart had been rejuvenated. I will definitely not be so hesitant when updating my next book. I also hope that Sheng Fu will be reborn after its completion.

The journey has been difficult, but having my brothers and sisters by my side is truly a blessing!

My new book will be released soon. It's a fantasy novel and reflects my deep thoughts on the relationship between humanity and nature, as well as human nature. I can only reveal so much for now. I sincerely invite everyone to offer their guidance and corrections when it's released.

Finally, I sincerely wish all my brothers and sisters peace, happiness, good fortune, abundant wealth, beautiful scenery, and countless wonderful feelings.

Attend, Lord of the Ming Sage! (End of chapter)