Wife, you didn't really drug me, did you?

Their palms gently collided, without any physical impact on either of them. Their expressions remained calm, as if they were simply giving a light high five. But a moment later, two mountains not far behind them collapsed with a loud bang, as if struck by a heavy blow.

Upon hearing the loud noise, everyone's eyes turned to the direction of the collapse, and their gazes were filled with shock.

The mountain collapsed?
Yes, the mountain collapsed, that one mountain collapsed, no, it was two mountains.

Borrowing strength from heaven and earth—this is the legendary borrowing strength from heaven and earth.

The two men's strength did not come directly to them, but rather from the outside, thus creating an effect similar to hitting a cow from across a mountain.

The explosions were deafening, the mountains collapsed, and the hundreds of thousands of troops inside and outside the capital were stunned.

Is this even human?

Everyone stared in shock at the collapsed mountain and the two figures on the mound.

Everyone held their breath. This was a power that ordinary mortals like them could not possibly seize. This power was far beyond their comprehension; a single palm strike could shatter a mountain—it was divine skill.

Meanwhile, on the earthen hill, blood trickled from the corner of the Living Buddha's mouth, and Chen Jie's expression was solemn. After a long while, the Living Buddha spoke first.

"You win."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie looked at the Living Buddha and said, "Master's boundless Buddhist teachings are indeed terrifying."

Phagpa smiled and said, "That is still not as good as your Human Emperor's Path. The strongest path in this world is still the Human Emperor's Path."

Chen Jie remained silent, while Phagpa asked, "Shall we continue fighting?"

Chen Jie smiled and said, "I will listen to the master."

Phagpa said, “We are both terrestrial immortals, and we both understand the basic rules of this world. It would be difficult for us to fight and determine a winner. If it were to be a matter of life and death, then we would have to destroy this capital. How about we make a deal?”

After listening to this, Chen Jie pondered for a moment and asked, "How?"

Phagpa said, "I will lead the powerful and noble people in Dadu to leave this place and go to the grasslands. You will not stop me, will you?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie said, "I'm afraid that won't work. After Dadu is destroyed, I won't stop here."

"What more do you want? To seal the wolf's lair and reside in the capital?"

Phagpa looked at Chen Jie.

Chen Jie said, “Although we Mulan people have been in confrontation with the Han people for so many years, I still admire your Great Khan, who conquered all the way west to the Mediterranean and expanded the territory for his people. This is what a hero does.”

Upon hearing this, Phagpa looked at Chen Jiedao and asked, "Do you want to follow in the footsteps of the Great Ancestor and conquer the Mediterranean Sea?"

Chen Jie said, "No, no, that's because your Great Khan didn't know that this world is round. The world is so vast, it's not just the place we're standing on."

As he spoke, Chen Jie reached out, and a book appeared in his hand. He then handed the book directly to Phagpa, saying, "Master, take a look. This is the complete picture of this world."

Upon hearing this, Phagpa took the book and began to read it, his eyes immediately filled with shock.

"Seven continents, four oceans, Asia?"

Phagpa looked at Chen Jie in shock and said, "You mean, the land we live on is called Asia, which includes Mongolia, the surrounding islands, and the Russian Kingdom to the north?"

"And there are seven other continents of similar size to ours, divided by four oceans?"

Phagpa stared at Chen Jie in shock, his face filled with disbelief. Was this really true? He had truly been living in a well, with a limited perspective.

Chen Jie said, "That's right. Moreover, there are still many barren places in this world that need to be occupied. We Han people and Mulan people should actually unite together to occupy the places in this world that have not yet been occupied, and I want to be the king of the world!"

"King of the World!"

Even the seasoned monk Phagpa, who had seen countless storms, was astonished and stared wide-eyed. Chen Jie's vision was simply too high, so high that he couldn't even comprehend it.

If what Chen Jie said was true, then it was a vast blue ocean. Phagpa believed it to be true because Chen Jie's map listed the Golden Horde, the Chagatai Khanate, and other khanates.

Moreover, according to Phagpa's understanding, these positions are very likely correct.

"If that's the case," Phagpa looked at Chen Jie in disbelief and said, "You want to be the king of the world, you want to unify this world?"

Chen Jie looked at Phagpa and said, "Why not? With my current rate of development, give me twenty years, and I can develop an invincible army. Moreover, with my current technology, I can turn the whole world into one country, and I will be the greatest king."

"Master, I need someone to help me. Are you willing to help me?"

Chen Jie looked at Phagpa with utmost sincerity. Phagpa was stunned, his brows furrowed, and a series of question marks appeared above his head.

"Chen Jiu Si, weren't we fighting to the death? How come you're suddenly trying to recruit me?"

Phagpa looked at Chen Jiu Si with a puzzled expression.

Chen Jie said, "Haha, what's the point of fighting to the death? Cooperation and win-win is the key. Let's broaden our horizons."

Phagpa frowned, and Chen Jie said at this moment, "Master, let's cooperate."

His sincerity made Phagpa momentarily dazed, even somewhat tempted. However, Phagpa quickly snapped out of his daze, shaking his head – this was the power of the Human Emperor's Law.

That's right, this is the power of the Human Emperor's Law.

Phagpa's face was filled with clarity; only the laws of the Human Emperor could have such a terrifying power of influence.

Phagpa broke free and looked at Chen Jie, saying, "No, I'm afraid I can't agree to that. This old monk has no interest in becoming the King of the World."

"Your Majesty, please let me take him away."

Phagpa looked at Chen Jiedao.

Chen Jie looked at Phagpa and asked, "Where are you taking him?"

“My Mulan tribe has a sacred mountain, Burhan Mountain, where the old site of my Great Buddha Temple is located. I will lead the monks and the emperor to the sacred mountain to worship Buddha, and from then on, we will no longer descend the mountain to participate in the change of secular royal power. What do you think of this?”

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie said, "Master, you possess so much Buddhist knowledge. Why not waste it all in this world? Why not stay and explore together, spreading Buddhism to all continents and immersing everyone in the path of Buddhism?" Phagpa shook his head and said, "Forget it. This old monk no longer has that idea. I just want to find a quiet place to quietly recite Buddhist scriptures. I don't want to concern myself with anything else."

"The master is so willing. With his strength, if he wanted to, he could definitely spread the Buddha's faith throughout the world."

Phagpa shook his head upon hearing this and said, "This old monk does not wish to."

"You really don't want to?"

Chen Jie looked at Phagpa, who said, "A hundred years ago, I followed the Great Ancestor in his campaigns in the south and north. Later, I protected the Great Qian Dynasty for a hundred years. I enjoyed wealth and honor, and had millions of believers. But it was all just empty fame."

"I want to spend the rest of my life studying the highest Buddhist principles, and maybe I'll even have the chance to ascend to Buddhahood."

"Ascension?"

Chen Jie was taken aback and looked at Phagpa, saying, "Master, you talk about ascension? Master, you also believe in the concept of ascension?"

Phagpa replied, “How can you say you believe it? Ascension does exist. Our Buddhist sect has scriptures that record it. Moreover, you are now a terrestrial immortal. If you carefully sense this world, you will discover that this world is just a corner of the Great Thousand Worlds. There should be a heaven above this world!”

Hearing this, Chen Jie was stunned and looked at Phagpa, saying, "There is a heaven above this world?"

Phagpa said, "That person from Wudang Mountain should know more; he has already taken a step further."

Chen Jie nodded slightly upon hearing this, then looked at Phagpa and said, "Master, shall we part ways here?"

Phagpa said, "You have a bright future ahead of you. Once you unify these so-called four continents and seven oceans, you will probably be able to elevate your strength to a higher level. At that time, you will likely be able to go further than Zhang Laodao."

After Phagpa finished speaking, he turned to Chen Jie, put his hands together, and then looked at him and said, "I will be waiting for you in Yanshan outside Dadu City. There is a secret passage under the Emperor's palace that leads to the outside of the city. I hope you will give His Majesty a way out then."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie said to Phagpa, "I understand, Master."

Phagpa continued, "Furthermore, you have grand ambitions. Since you have the whole world in your heart, you should be tolerant of others. The Mulan tribe is not inherently bad. I hope you can be lenient and not drive them to extinction. After all, to achieve your grand ambitions, it is not enough to rely on just one tribe. It is better for all tribes to unite."

Chen Jie said, "Don't worry, Master, I understand."

After saying this, Phagpa nodded slightly, then turned and headed directly towards the Yanshan Mountains.

Meanwhile, everyone in the direction of Daqian City was dumbfounded. How could the Living Buddha have run away during the fighting?
It's common to see mortals running away, but it's extremely rare for a living Buddha of divine status to run away. Thinking about this, everyone was dumbfounded.

Zhang Dingbian was the first to react. He raised his longsword and shouted, "Brothers, the Prince of Han has driven Phagpa away! We've won! Charge! Take the capital! A thousand gold pieces will be awarded, and he'll be enfeoffed as a marquis! Kill!"

Upon hearing Zhang Dingbian's words, Fu Youde and Jin Yanzi immediately realized what was happening and charged towards the Daqian soldiers defending the city wall.

At this moment, the Daqian soldiers were completely dumbfounded. They looked at the departing Living Buddha in disbelief, and they were completely devastated. What was going on? Our Living Buddha had abandoned us! The Living Buddha had abandoned us!

Most of them are finished!

Morale collapsed instantly, and the soldiers defending the city lost all motivation to resist. When King Zhai saw this, he was so frightened that he immediately shouted, "Retreat! Retreat! Run!"

Without a second thought, he turned and ran. Dadu City was no longer defensible. The Living Buddha, who had been playing around, withdrew. What was the point of fighting anymore?

With everyone thinking this, King Zhai's mentality collapsed. The Living Buddha had already run away, so why should he continue to resist? He should quickly think of a way to go to the palace to find the emperor and then escape to the desert to eat sand.

Knowing that Prince Zhai dared not stop for a moment, he ran directly towards the palace. As a prince, how could he not know that there was a secret passage leading out of the city from the palace? He guessed that the emperor was probably already preparing to flee.

King Zhai turned tail and ran. With King Zhai's escape, the city defenses of the entire South City and West City completely collapsed. The escape of the Living Buddha was already a huge blow to them, and their faith collapsed. Now that their commander King Zhai has run away, what are you thinking if you still expect your subordinates to risk their lives for you?

The group took off running, and the city gate was easily captured by Zhang Dingbian and the Han army.

Just as Zhang Dingbian was about to order the killing of the enemy, Chen Jie's order came through: Lay down your weapons and you may be spared!

The news quickly reached Zhang Dingbian, who immediately ordered: Lay down your weapons, or your lives will be spared!

The message quickly spread from the mouths of the Han soldiers: "Surrender your swords and you will not be killed!"

Upon hearing this and seeing the scene, the Daqian soldiers realized they had nothing left to resist and laid down their weapons, giving up all resistance. In this way, the Han army captured Dadu, which had ruled China for a century, with fewer than 10,000 casualties.

This was the first time in more than four hundred years since Shi Jingtang that the Han people had completely recovered Dadu.

After more than four hundred years, the great Chinese nation has finally reclaimed its homeland, and Emperor Chen Jie and General Zhang Dingbian will be firmly recorded in history.

The army entered the city, and soon even the north gate could not be defended. Xu Da and Chen Xiaohu led their troops into Dadu.

At this time, Chen Jie issued his second military order: the army should not harm the people in the slightest when entering the city, and should not disturb the people, otherwise they would be severely punished.

After the army entered the city, the first thing they did was attack the palace, and the second was to surround all the powerful and wealthy people in the city, who were all big fish.

Meanwhile, inside the palace, Emperor Qianshun roared angrily, "Hurry up, you bunch of fools, grab the gold and silver, and come with me, hurry up!"

At the sound of the order, the entire palace was thrown into chaos. Just then, Prince Zhai arrived with his men. Upon seeing Prince Zhai, the emperor angrily rebuked him, "Prince Zhai, why aren't you on the city walls resisting the bandits? What are you doing here?"

Upon hearing this, King Zhai looked at the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, the rebel army has already entered the city. The Great Qian Dynasty is finished. Stop putting on your imperial airs. I know there are secret passages in the palace."

"Quickly open the secret passage! I have three hundred elite soldiers here who can protect us on our way to the desert. Otherwise, does His Majesty intend to be trapped and die in the capital?"

"The Great Qian Dynasty is over."

Emperor Qianshun muttered to himself, but he was extremely distressed. However, he quickly composed himself and said, "Since that's the case, let's not say any more and escape quickly."

King Zhai said, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. We must flee immediately."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Qianshun immediately nodded, and a group of people followed him directly to the entrance of the secret passage. The secret passage was located under Emperor Qianshun's dragon throne and led directly outside the city. The group entered the secret passage and then quickly fled.

Meanwhile, outside the palace, Fu Youde led his army to the city. When the palace guards saw that the rebels had come all the way here, they quickly dropped their belongings and ran away. The palace was captured with almost no resistance. Inside the palace, chaos reigned. Eunuchs, palace maids, and everyone else were in complete disarray.

Fu Youde immediately sent men to arrest everyone, and then stood outside the palace to await the arrival of the true king of this land.

At this moment, Chen Jie was riding his horse, walking step by step towards the Great Qian Imperial Palace! (End of this chapter)