Poverty

Chapter 1884 The Nine Phoenix Imperial Carriage
This imperial chariot was extraordinary. Without Li Yanchu having to exert any effort to activate it, the chariot's Dao transformed into nine phoenixes.

The Nine Phoenix Imperial Chariot traversed the vast void, each phoenix emanating a powerful aura.

Li Yanchu traveled peacefully all the way back to the Chaotic Star Sea with the imperial carriage. He had not returned to this place for a long time.

At this moment, Li Yanchu couldn't help but feel a pang of homesickness.

The landscape within the jujube tree space is about to ripen and fall, and it can no longer bear the weight of the fruit.

Li Yanchu took out the two-foot-tall jujube tree. Now that his control over the jujube tree has improved, with a thought, a jujube fell from the tree, and a radiant glow appeared.

Amidst the vast, chaotic sea of ​​stars, a cosmic revival unfolds.

Such a grand occasion is truly awe-inspiring.

Li Yanchu was also dazzled and captivated.

Li Yanchu thought to himself, "This jujube tree is truly remarkable. It can contain an entire universe within it. It's really amazing."

Li Yanchu released Jing Jie.

Carrying the Jingjie with you has its advantages, but it also has serious problems. If something happens to Li Yanchu, the Jingjie could very well be destroyed as a result.

At this moment, Jingjie reappeared in the chaotic star sea, exceptionally powerful, many times stronger than when he left.

At this moment, the powerful figures in the Realm of Scenery couldn't help but sigh at the changes in the world.

After many days and nights, he finally brought Jingjie back, having gone through life and death.

The next moment, Li Yanchu drew the Dao-Slaying Divine Blade.

He hasn't even refined the National Guardian Sword yet. Just controlling those imperial weapons has taken up a lot of time, and refining those great emperor magic treasures is also extremely difficult.

After being repaired by divine metal, the Divine Blade of the Dao-Slaying had become extremely powerful, with an exceptionally sharp blade. Li Yanchu swung the blade to sever his connection with the Realm of Scenery, thinking to himself, "The Way of Heaven is unpredictable. It should not be borne by any one person for the birth and death of such a vast universe, nor should it be decided by my life or death."

As if making a grand vow, Li Yanchu swung his sword and struck down with complete freedom, granting freedom to all beings in the Jing Realm.

Li Yanchu summoned many powerful warriors from the Jingjie Immortal Realm.

He looked at the Martial Saint and said, "Brother, I intend to pass on the position of Heavenly Emperor of the Jing Realm to you."

The Martial Saint said in astonishment, "No, how can I shoulder such a great responsibility? It would be better to let the Celestial Master do it."

The old celestial master, dressed in a simple robe, shook his head and said, "I am a person outside the secular world and have no intention of managing such a vast territory."

The Martial Saint then said, "I am also unable to shoulder this heavy responsibility."

After a round of refusals, no one seemed willing to take the position of the Heavenly Emperor of the Realm.

Li Yanchu sighed inwardly, "Before I unified the Jing Realm, the struggle for power here was so fierce that people fought tooth and nail. Now the atmosphere in the Jing Realm has indeed improved a lot, but no one wants to be the Heavenly Emperor."

In the end, Li Yanchu was unable to resign from his position as the Heavenly Emperor of the Realm.

He was highly respected and admired by the people.

However, since governing the realm didn't require much effort from him, the Heavenly Emperor, Li Yanchu continued to serve as the Heavenly Emperor.

Empress Fang Youqing was also somewhat moved by the way the people of Jingjie loved and respected Li Yanchu.

"You have saved the Jing Realm many times. In their hearts, there is only one Heavenly Emperor in the Jing Realm, and that is you. You cannot refuse."

Li Yanchu sighed, "It seems that it will be difficult to unload this burden."

Fang Youqing smiled gently: "Some things are easy to pick up but hard to put down."

Li Yanchu smiled slightly.

The Jingjie Realm is now teeming with powerful figures, giving it the feel of a small Dao Domain or a small ancient Earth Immortal Dynasty.

However, there is currently no Dao King level expert in charge.

Li Yanchu was very optimistic about the potential of Jingjie, believing that in time, Jingjie would become a behemoth in the chaotic star sea, and would be the holy land for all seekers of the Dao.

For several years afterward, Li Yanchu remained in Jingjie, refining the great imperial treasures and weapons given to him by Shao Hongjun.

Many cultivators from across the universe also travel to the Realm of Mirrors to study.

Some cultivators arrived in the Realm of Scenery for the first time aboard magical artifacts, and were astonished by the profound Dao here.

Their breaths were filled with a rich spiritual energy, and the diverse and abundant Daoist landscapes were unlike anything they had ever seen in their home universe.

The cultivators exchanged glances, all feeling utterly shocked.

At this moment, another Taoist priest was seen riding a crane. This old Taoist priest had an otherworldly air about him and was not an ordinary person. The white crane he rode was also very handsome.

What shocked them even more was that behind the old Taoist's head stood a massive primordial spirit, boundless and limitless, in the void of the universe.
His aura was profound and imposing; pure energy surged from the top of his head, forming the sun and moon, which greatly awe-inspired everyone.

The old Taoist priest himself, on the other hand, was carefree and happy.

A monk straightened his clothes and asked somewhat awkwardly, "May I ask where this place is?"

The old Taoist priest glanced at him, and the vast primordial spirit behind his head disappeared, as if it had never appeared in the world.

However, the vast scene that stretched across the void of the universe was deeply imprinted in the minds of these cultivators.

The old Taoist priest laughed and said, "This is the Realm of Scenery. Where do you come from?"

The cultivator respectfully said, "We come from the Connecting Realm, intending to pursue the Great Dao. We were traveling through the void when we mistakenly entered this treasure land. We apologize."

The old man laughed and said, "Why are you so reserved? If you've come to study, then you should. There are many academies here, and many great figures who give lectures. You can study on your own or listen to lectures."

The cultivators exchanged glances, even more shocked.

Their home universe was once oppressed by strange beings. Those strange beings were extremely cruel and regarded them as livestock, like pigs, dogs, cattle, and sheep. Those who wanted to learn Taoist magic had to pay a huge price.

But when they arrived here, the old Taoist priest made them feel as if they were bathed in a gentle breeze.

The cultivator who had asked the question earlier was named Ye Xian. He cautiously asked, "May I ask how the venerable immortal is addressed? Where does he preach? Would we be fortunate enough to attend and listen?"

It was the old Taoist's gentle and warm demeanor that gave him the courage to ask the question; otherwise, he would never have dared to ask it.

The old Taoist smiled slightly: "I cultivate in Baiyujing, so I will not explain the Great Dao here. Young man, if you wish to go, you may go to Baiyujing."

He laughed heartily and rode away on a crane, displaying the demeanor of a reclusive sage, leaving everyone in awe.

Everyone remembered this name: Bai Yujing.

Ye Xian, who had been asking the question earlier, came to his senses: "The old immortal has not yet told me his name."

One of the cultivators said, "He must be a big shot in Baiyujing. It's normal that he's unwilling to reveal his name easily. We'll just go to Baiyujing to study on our own."

Ye Xian was somewhat worried: "We don't know where Bai Yujing is. The old immortal didn't tell us. If we just blindly stumble in, we might get our heads ripped off or even killed."

Everyone knew of his worries.

Such a place, where Taoist practices flourish, must be fraught with danger. However, they searched carefully along the way, and all the immortals they encountered were very friendly. They did not encounter any conflicts, and rarely saw people fighting everywhere; it was very harmonious.

Here, the celestial realm and the mortal realm, though separated by 90,000 miles, are connected and form a unified whole.

However, immortals are not seen doing evil in the mortal world. Sometimes, immortals are even seen using magic to save people. Wherever there is disaster, immortals will descend to earth to save people.

In the mountains and fields, one can often see the glow of dawn shining through, forming auspicious clouds of five colors.

Occasionally, one might encounter ghosts harming people or demons causing trouble.
However, lightning often strikes down quickly, instantly obliterating its form and spirit, or a chivalrous hero arrives with a sword, slaying the demon and earning the admiration and adoration of the world.

These chivalrous heroes often vanquished demons without leaving their names, disappearing without a trace.

"What exactly is this place?"

Ye Xian was utterly shocked!

In his hometown, the distinction between immortals and mortals was stark.

In the eyes of immortals, mortals are like ants, just as they are in the eyes of otherworldly beings.

However, the immortals here often live in the mountains, refining elixirs and seeking the Dao, and do not rule over mortals. Some of them also roam the towns, slaying demons and monsters, which gave him a very different feeling.

Ye Xian spent several months in this place, sometimes flying to the stars and sometimes landing on earth.

In each world, the sun, moon, and stars are complete, and the Milky Way is dazzling. No one refines the Milky Way into stardust or collects the sun, nor are there any immortals who readily refine living beings or overturn rivers and seas.

Even if immortals fight, they do so in the void of the universe, without affecting mortals, as if they are somewhat wary of it.

They traveled a long way to Baiyujing.

The Daoist disciples in the capital, upon hearing that they had come from the Interdimensional Universe, remained remarkably calm.
"So you're a seeker of the Dao from another universe."

The young Taoist had rosy lips and white teeth, and was gentle in his manner.

At first, Ye Xian and the others thought the young Taoist would look down on them, but they later discovered that...
They are no different from the cultivators in the Jingjie Universe here; they will not be looked down upon, nor will they receive any special treatment because of it.

If you wish to seek the Way, the Way is right there; simply go and find a master to learn from.

Ye Xian unconsciously fell in love with this place.

More and more people are coming to Jingjie Universe to study.

Many universes regard this place as the foremost sanctuary in the chaotic sea of ​​stars.

The Taoist teachings flourish here, and people are unconsciously influenced by them after they come here.

Occasionally, someone who tries to cause trouble here will meet a violent end, without needing other cultivators to capture them.
The Heavenly Way here is a kind of constraint. The operation of the Heavenly Way is constant. Those who slaughter living beings will either be killed by heavenly lightning or burned to death by heavenly fire, and their deaths will be unbearably painful. Alternatively, if an immortal encounters them, he will kill them at will, which is also in accordance with the righteous way of the human world.

Li Yanchu observed the vast universe of Jingjie, where all rivers flowed and all paths converged. He merely reaffirmed the Dao of Heaven and restrained the behavior of cultivators, without interfering excessively in other matters.

The way of Heaven is constant and does not change according to human will.

Li Yanchu has refined many magical treasures, and recently he has been trying to refine the National Protection Sword.

Li Yanchu has already mastered the Imperial Cauldron, and he is trying to refine the fragments of the National Guardian Sword and integrate them into the Dao-Slaying Divine Blade.

The Divine Blade of Slaying the Dao is extremely sharp, and it was further enhanced after obtaining the fragments of this sword.

However, this sword is a bit too large. Originally, the Dao-Slaying Divine Sword was a one-handed sword, thin and sharp.
Even after the addition of the fragments of the Zhenguo Sword, no matter how Li Yanchu refined it, the sword remained extremely large, now resembling a horse-slaying sword.

The blade was too deadly; Li Yanchu could no longer retract it into his body, otherwise he would have cut himself.

Li Yanchu managed to obtain a branch from the Void Jujube Tree, using the void as a sheath to nurture the killing intent of the Dao-Slaying Divine Blade.

Since the sword could no longer be carried at his waist, Li Yanchu carried it on his back, making him look like a chivalrous knight.

"It's been many years since we last met, and I should head to the Old Earth Dynasty. I wonder what changes have occurred over the years," Li Yanchu said to Fang Youqing and the others.

Fang Youqing said, "Wherever my husband goes, we will go. The karma of all beings in the Jingjie should not be borne by my husband. We, as husband and wife, will live together and die together."

All the women shared the same sentiment.

A warm feeling welled up in Li Yanchu's heart. With people who cared about him, wherever he went felt like home. He felt a weight lifted from his shoulders and much lighter.

At this moment, a surge of heroic spirit welled up in his heart, and he said, "Very well, let us go to the great void to seek the Great Dao!"

The group departed in the imperial carriage without disturbing many people; they simply greeted their close friends.

The group arrived at the edge of the universe, and those who came to see them off were reluctant to part.

Li Yanchu returned to the Old Immortal Dynasty aboard the Nine Phoenix Imperial Carriage.

Li Yanchu first went to see Shao Hongjun.

Because Shao Hongjun promoted reforms and eliminated the influence of aristocratic families, many aristocratic family experts died or were injured in the war to conquer Zhenjitian. He was able to eliminate some of the malignant tumors without expending much effort, and the calamity of the old land was thus delayed.

Even now, Shao Hongjun's reforms have not completely eradicated the imperial families. He selects intelligent and talented individuals to fill the court to educate the people, and his prestige is at its zenith.

Shao Hongjun was overjoyed to see Li Yanchu return and asked, "Did you encounter any danger before?"

Li Yanchu smiled and said, "Having obtained many of His Majesty's magical treasures, I expected to encounter some danger, but all has been well."

Shao Hongjun smiled and said, "That's fine too. Magical treasures are meant for self-defense, so wouldn't it be better if we didn't encounter them?"

The two smiled.

Shao Hongjun said, "Now that you're back, don't just stay in the palace to cultivate. The Tribulation Palace lineage has recently triggered the eruption of seven or eight cosmic calamities ahead of schedule, harming countless living beings. You should lead your troops to suppress them and settle this old grudge with your old enemy."

Li Yanchu said in a deep voice, "Yes."

The recent grand-scale activities of the Tribulation Palace gave Li Yanchu a bad feeling. Perhaps they wanted to quickly improve their cultivation level to exacerbate the calamity of the Old Land.

.........

When Li Yan first went on the expedition, the soldiers loved and respected him very much.

The people of the capital all knew Li Yanchu's character. After the coup in the capital, Li Yanchu won everyone's admiration.

At this moment, he led his old soldiers aboard a fleet, marching majestically into the universe.

Upon receiving the battle report, it was learned that cultivators from the Jieyun Palace lineage have recently been active in the Jade Sword Universe.

When Li Yanchu led his soldiers to the Jade Sword Universe, they saw that the calamity in the Jade Sword Universe was intense. Just from a distance, they felt that the entire universe was about to erupt into a cataclysmic calamity.

Li Yanchu was also a powerful cultivator of the Great Dao of Tribulation. After a careful look, he judged that someone was activating the Jade Sword Universe Tribulation.

He quickly discovered more than ten cultivators from the Tribulation Palace lineage.

Upon seeing the Old Earth fleet approaching, a true disciple of the Tribulation Palace coldly remarked, "People of the Old Earth? Are you courting death?"

However, when he clearly saw the young man leading the Old Earth Fleet, he couldn't help but be moved and exclaimed, "Li Yanchu!"

Li Yanchu, carrying a long sword on his back, was valiant and fierce, and coldly said:
"Why do you want to trigger a cosmic catastrophe? Don't you know that this will kill countless lives!"