Qin Renhuang just became an immortal, and you told me this is the prehistoric time

This bizarre scene brought the frenzied battlefield to a standstill for a moment!
Whether it was the Ghost King Sect or the Azure Cloud Sect, everyone looked up in horror at the enormous island in the sky!

"Roar--!"

Before anyone could react, the void beneath the island opened up once more!

Thousands of figures appeared densely packed in the sky above Qingyun Mountain!

They were dressed in kasayas, holding monks' staffs and prayer beads, their bodies radiating a faint Buddhist light, their appearance solemn and dignified—they were the thousands of monks from Tianyin Temple!
The leader was none other than Abbot Puhong, whose aura was deep and whose face was filled with compassion!

"Amitabha!"

Abbot Puhong uttered a Buddhist chant that resonated throughout the surrounding area.

"Ghost King Benefactor, the sea of ​​suffering is boundless, but there is always a shore to turn back to! The Qingyun Sect is the leader of the righteous path, how can we allow you demonic cultists and evil spirits to slaughter us at will! Retreat at once!"

Thousands of monks chanted the Buddha's name in unison, the sound of chanting filling the air, and the Buddha's light shone everywhere!

A vast, solemn, and soul-cleansing power spread out, instantly dispelling the bloodshed and ferocity on the battlefield!

The Ghost King's expression changed drastically! Tianyin Temple?!
How did they get here?! And... how could there be so many of them?!

He was filled with doubt and unease. Then, thinking back to the hundreds of disciples who had mysteriously disappeared, and the unfathomable island above his head... a chill instantly ran through his body!
"withdraw!"

The Ghost King acted decisively and shouted sternly!
Although I am unwilling, the current situation is completely out of my control! If we continue to entangle ourselves, we may face annihilation!
The disciples of the Ghost King Sect felt as if they had been granted a pardon. They put away their magical treasures and retreated down the mountain, leaving behind a devastated Qingyun Mountain and the survivors of the Qingyun Sect.

Seeing their father and fellow disciples below temporarily out of danger, Tian Ling'er and several other female disciples finally relaxed, collapsed to the ground, and wept with joy.

Ying Xuan did not linger on the island.

With a thought, the massive magical mountain peak activated once more, transforming into a streak of light and hurtling towards the Incense Burning Valley in the south!

The atmosphere atop the mountain was somewhat subtle.

Biyao and Aunt You looked at the Qingyun Sect female disciples who had just been rescued and were now supporting each other, still in shock, and their expressions were somewhat complicated.

After all, the Ghost King Sect had almost wiped out the entire family, and they... were accomplices?
Now these female disciples have become Ying Xuan's maids... This relationship is truly awkward.

Jin Ping'er stood to the side, her eyes filled with an even stranger expression.

She looked at the several Qingyun Sect female disciples with tears streaming down their faces, looking pitiful, and then at Ying Xuan's tall and straight back. She thought to herself: This senior... seems to have a special fondness for taking maids?
She subconsciously touched her face, then looked at Biyao, seemingly lost in thought.

Ying Xuan had no time to pay attention to these things.

His divine sense was constantly monitoring the changes in the world of Jade Dynasty.

As he moved the giant Jianmu tree, the concentration of spiritual energy in this world is slowly but steadily decreasing!

Although he has already obtained millions of spiritual roots and herbs, including many rare treasures that are thousands of years old, if he can cultivate in this realm and take advantage of its high-level energy, he will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort.

but……

Ying Xuan's gaze was fixed on the distance, as if piercing through the barrier of the world and seeing the origin of the Great Qin world, which was slowly growing and accumulating power.

As the ruler of the Great Qin world, he knew that every critical moment of the world's advancement was an excellent opportunity to observe the evolution of the world's laws and comprehend the origin of heaven and earth!

Such an opportunity is extremely rare, far surpassing any improvement in personal cultivation!
"accelerate!"

Ying Xuan made up his mind and no longer hesitated, fully activating the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Formation!

The speed of the magic treasure mountain peak increased again, like a comet tearing through the sky, rushing towards the direction of the Incense Valley!

Southern Xinjiang, Incense Valley.

The buildings in the valley are built against the mountain, with a rugged style and a strong exotic flavor.

The valley is hot year-round, with fire rising from the ground and a faint smell of sulfur permeating the air.

At this moment, the disciples in the valley are cultivating and patrolling.

Suddenly, one of the disciples on lookout duty widened his eyes, pointed at the sky, and his voice trembled with fear.

"What...what is that?! Look at the sky!"

Everyone looked up.

In the distance, a huge, dark shadow emitting a hazy starlight was breaking through the clouds at an alarming speed, falling toward the direction of Incense Valley!

The dark figure drew closer, and the oppressive feeling brought on by its enormous size made all the disciples of Burning Incense Valley feel suffocated!
"Enemy attack?!!"

"Quickly! Sound the alarm! Notify the Valley Master and Elders!"

The piercing alarm bell instantly resounded throughout the entire Incense Valley!

The capital of the Great Qin Dynasty, the new imperial palace.

The majestic palace gates slowly opened, and on both sides of the white jade-paved imperial road, eunuchs and palace maids knelt in deep black.

Dressed in a black casual robe, Ying Xuan walked steadily into the palace garden, which he had not visited for many days.

The scene before him was almost exactly the same as when he left—more than a dozen imperial concubines, including Lü Zhi, Qu Ruo, and Gongsun Lan, still maintained the same postures they had when he left a few months ago: some standing under the corridor, some leaning against the pavilion, and some sitting on stone benches, as if time had frozen here.

Their eyes all turned to him, filled with anticipation, awe, and a barely perceptible tension.

"Welcome back to the palace, Your Majesty!"

The unified sound resounded throughout the palace.

Ying Xuan nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the concubines, but he said nothing more.

With a slight thought, the massive core array plate of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend Array slowly descended outside the palace, hovering above the Dragon Head Plain not far from the palace.

The array plate shimmered with light, and the 108 illusory stars slowly rotated, emanating a vast and majestic aura.

Immediately afterwards, thousands of elite Imperial Guards, dressed in flying fish robes and exuding a sharp and powerful aura, surged out from the array and quickly lined up in front of the palace square, filling the air with a chilling atmosphere.

Subsequently, several slender figures were also sent out of the array plate by an invisible force and landed at the edge of the square.

Biyao, who was in the lead, was dressed in a light green dress and was still as beautiful as ever, but there was a hint of composure and complexity in her eyes.

Beside her stood Aunt You, who looked respectful.

A little further away were Tian Ling'er and several other female disciples of the Qingyun Sect. Their faces were pale, and their eyes were filled with fear and unease at arriving in a foreign land for the first time.

Opposite them, Jin Ping'er wore a pink dress, a faint smile playing on her lips, but her eyes held scrutiny and aloofness.

The Qingyun Sect and the Demonic Sect, the difference between good and evil, were like an invisible chasm, causing them to stand apart subconsciously, with a faint sense of hostility and wariness between them.

"Take them to the side hall to settle in; arrangements will be made later."

Ying Xuan gave instructions to Chu Yi, who was standing to the side.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Chu Yi bowed and accepted the order. Immediately, a palace attendant stepped forward to guide Bi Yao, Jin Ping'er, Tian Ling'er, and the others away from the square.

Ying Xuan led his concubines and stepped into the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend Formation.

The space shifted, and everyone found themselves on that familiar star island. "This...this is..."

As soon as Lü Zhi and the others entered, they were so shocked by the scene before them that they were speechless!

In the center of the island, atop the highest mountain, stands a magnificent jade tree, hundreds of meters tall!

The tree trunk is crystal clear, like a piece of jade, with its branches and leaves spreading out and flowing with a warm luster.

An indescribable fresh, pure, and vibrant aura emanated from the giant tree, enveloping the entire island!

With each breath, I feel completely refreshed, as if all the stale air in my body has been washed away!
Even more miraculously, they could clearly feel that the energy of heaven and earth from the outside world, after flowing into the great formation and being transformed by this giant tree, became exceptionally pure and gentle, making it easier to absorb and refine!

Looking around the plains and mountains, they were no longer the same as when we left!

On the plains, the original ginseng fields have been replaced by vast fields of rare medicinal herbs: purple jade lingzhi, golden lotus, dragon blood fruit... The air is filled with the fragrance of herbs!

Above the mountain peak, the area created by the folding of space is filled with all sorts of strange and exotic flowers and plants, such as bone-rotting flowers, soul-devouring vines, and bewitching grass, exuding a unique spiritual charm!
The entire island is like a huge treasure trove of spiritual herbs, with spiritual energy so dense that it's almost impossible to dissolve!

"Your Majesty's trip... has yielded such a rich harvest!"

Qu Ruo couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, her eyes filled with admiration.

Ying Xuan nodded slightly.

"This tree is called Jianmu, which has the ability to transform chaos and purify spiritual energy. The spiritual herbs on the island are all unique to this world, which will greatly benefit the enhancement of the foundation of the Great Qin world."

He paused, then looked at the concubines.

"Biyao, Jin Ping'er, Tian Ling'er, and others will also reside on this island in the future. I will teach them a foundation-building technique to reshape their foundations. If you have any questions about cultivating the Primordial Chaos Body, you may also offer some guidance."

His gaze shifted to Aunt You.

"You have broken through to the first level of life, and your foundation is already established and difficult to rebuild. The Great Qin Library contains a vast collection of cultivation techniques and classic texts. You may go there on your own and choose a suitable technique to practice."

Aunt You bowed quickly.

"Thank you for your grace!"

Ying Xuan said no more, and with a flash, he left the great formation and appeared in the imperial study of the palace.

"Chu Yi".

Ying Xuan shouted.

"Chen is here!"

Chu Yi appeared at the door of the study.

"Were there any important matters in the court during my absence?"

Ying Xuan asked.

Chu Yi respectfully replied.

"Your Majesty! Minister Wang Wan of the Cabinet reports that, after assessment by the Ministry of Personnel, more than a thousand officials in various prefectures and counties have achieved outstanding political achievements and are capable of great use! General Wang Jian of the Military Council reports that more than ten thousand soldiers in various corps have made great contributions in suppressing foreign threats and expanding territory!"

Cao Zhengchun, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, reported that the Eastern Depot and the Embroidered Uniform Guard together numbered several thousand, and had performed outstandingly in tasks such as monitoring illegal activities, protecting the capital, and assisting in the resettlement of immigrants!

Upon hearing this, Ying Xuan's eyes showed satisfaction.

He raised his hand and waved it. A streak of light flashed, and the open space in the center of the imperial study was instantly filled with densely packed ginseng, which exuded a strong medicinal fragrance!
Each plant has gnarled roots, jade-like leaves, and a shimmering luster, clearly a rare specimen from hundreds of years ago!

There are so many that they number in the hundreds of thousands!
"Give these away as rewards."

Ying Xuan's voice was calm, yet carried an air of authority.

"The cabinet reported over a thousand officials, the military reported over ten thousand soldiers, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard reported several thousand meritorious individuals. Each of them will be rewarded with one to three trees according to the size of their merits. The remainder will be distributed by you and Zhang San (the head of the Eastern Depot) as appropriate."

Remember, the artisans under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Household Department, especially those who have made great contributions to the railways, workshops, and farms, should be given special attention and doubled in rewards!

Chu Yi looked at the mountain of century-old ginseng, and even with his strong will, he couldn't help but gasp!
Such a generous reward is simply unheard of!

He suppressed his shock and bowed in response.

"Your Majesty, I obey! I will certainly handle this matter impartially and live up to your trust!"

Ying Xuan nodded slightly, his gaze turning to the window.

He could clearly sense that the energy of heaven and earth in the Great Qin world was being absorbed and transformed at an unprecedented speed. The existence of the giant Jianmu tree was like a highly efficient converter, transforming chaotic energy into pure spiritual energy.

The air in the whole world became exceptionally fresh, and every breath carried a touch of spiritual energy.

This is just the beginning. Once the million spiritual roots and herbs on the island are fully integrated into the Great Qin world, the essence of the plants and the vitality of life they provide will surely bring about a qualitative leap in the world's foundation!

What intrigued him even more were the tens of millions of Yin Spirits from the Dead Abyss that he had collected into the Stone Gate Space.

What changes would occur if these beings, which contain immense soul energy, were released back into the Qin world?
Will it nourish the very essence of the world's soul, or trigger unpredictable changes? Only time will tell.

The wheels of empire are rolling forward along the roads he has laid.

Xuzhou City was originally named Bodao County.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the cobblestone streets, casting long shadows of pedestrians.

Ying Xuan, along with several imperial concubines including Lü Zhi and Qu Ruo, were enveloped in an invisible illusionary force field, making them appear as if they were ordinary wealthy young men strolling among the bustling crowds with their female companions.

This place was the first gateway city for the people of the Great Song Dynasty who migrated to the Great Qin.

Shops lined both sides of the street, with banners fluttering in the breeze.

The silk, porcelain, and ironware from Qin were displayed alongside the tea, lacquerware, and calligraphy and paintings from Song, creating a dazzling array of products.

Vendors speaking in different accents hawked their wares loudly, while pedestrians dressed in various styles thronged the streets.

The people of Qin were calm and capable, while the people of Song were refined and easygoing. Despite their different customs, they got along well, with the sounds of bargaining constantly filling the air, occasionally interspersed with a few witty remarks, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

"In just a few months, he has managed to make this city so prosperous. Zhang Dun is indeed a capable man."

Ying Xuan's gaze swept across the orderly street, and he nodded slightly as he looked at the busy but smiling Song immigrants.

He knew all too well that the worst thing to do when accepting hundreds of thousands or even millions of immigrants was to impose strict control.

Zhang Dun clearly understood this principle well. He utilized the city's natural advantage as a hub connecting the Qin and Song dynasties, using trade as a link to promote exchange and integration, rather than creating barriers with harsh laws and punishments. This was the fundamental solution.

Ying Xuan's divine sense swept across the entire city of Xuzhou like an invisible tide.

The presence of millions of people was clearly discernible to him.

Apart from the Jinyiwei and Dongchang inner guards who were dressed in plain clothes and had a sharp aura scattered throughout the city and possessed internal energy fluctuations, there was not a single civilian cultivator in the entire Xuzhou City!
Even at the entrance of the county government office, there is a stone tablet engraved with the basic method of cultivating internal strength, but few people stop to study it. Those who do try it mostly fail to grasp the method and achieve very little result.

"The foundation is weak..."

Ying Xuan sighed inwardly.

The Great Qin World is on the verge of advancement, and the energy of heaven and earth is becoming increasingly abundant. If the number of cultivators among the common people cannot keep up, it will be like fertile land going uncultivated, wasting this great opportunity. (End of Chapter)