I come to see Bai Yujing today

Chapter 276 Aura
It condensed the true essence of purple, yellow, and cyan, becoming increasingly profound.

Inside Chen Zhian's Tianmen Gate, a pavilion was gradually built.

The pavilions were ethereal and indistinct, yet they seemed to be forged from primordial spirits and true essence!
The original spirits from the Heavenly Gate and Heavenly Pass resided within it, and true essence and divine energy flowed within.

Chen Zhian sat cross-legged in meditation, and the Xuanlou became increasingly solid, almost like a physical entity.

The building grew taller and taller, reaching all the way to the ninth floor!

Once the Xuanlou was built, it had already formed a nine-story pavilion, which shows how outstanding Chen Zhian's talent was.

Several hours later, Chen Zhian slowly opened his eyes.

Having achieved Xuanlou, the world in his eyes seemed to have changed somewhat.

In this vast void, faint streaks of blue light flashed.

Those blue rays of light seemed to contain countless mysteries and obscurities, yet also seemed to contain unimaginable power, connecting heaven and earth above, while the golden radiance was full of profound enlightenment.

Chen Zhian took a deep breath as his Xuanlou was fully formed, transforming into nine stories.

The wisps of blue light finally disappeared.

"Spiritual energy!"

"That profound enlightenment is probably some kind of Daoist truth."

Chen Zhian seemed to have gained a new understanding of this horizon, yet his vision was once again shrouded in mist.

"Upon entering the third realm of the Profound Realm and constructing the Profound Tower, I was able to sense the presence of spiritual energy."

"Am I the only one like this, or are all the cultivators in the Jade Palace under heaven like this?"

This was not Chen Zhian's first encounter with spiritual energy.

Long before he realized the opportunity of the dragon vein and awakened its spiritual energy, his physical body had already merged with the dragon vein's spiritual energy, becoming even stronger.

"With just a few strands of dragon vein spiritual energy from that dragon vein opportunity, my physical body has become so strong. If one day I can refine the vast amount of spiritual energy in this void, I wonder what level my cultivation will reach."

As Chen Zhian thought of this, he couldn't help but feel a longing.

But then he thought again...

"Spiritual energy is a truly mysterious energy. To refine and cultivate spiritual energy, one must also step into the realm of creation."

This is also what makes the realm of creation extraordinary compared to the Jade Palace!

Chen Zhian's eyes flickered, and he secretly regretted it: "When I stepped into the Xuanlou and built the Xuanlou, I had already vaguely seen so much spiritual energy!"

Such spiritual energy can only be preserved for those who are destined to create, which is a great waste.

If ordinary cultivators could also cultivate with the help of spiritual energy, their progress would be extremely fast. In other words... everyone would be a genius.

Isn't this far better than that blood sacrifice method?

Chen Zhian thought for a while, and after a dozen breaths, he suddenly exclaimed and shook his head, saying, "The human world is vast, and there are countless strong people."

Among them are those whose names are engraved on the Young Tiger Stele, and those who illegally founded the dynasty.

Such a long period of time, and so many people.

I imagine I'm not the only one with this thought.

Take the Great Qian Lord for example... He was able to discern the truth and comprehend the profound mysteries of the Blood Sacrifice Dao. Naturally, the mysterious energy of spiritual energy was also within his consideration.

He has no use for the Great Qian... Now that I have such thoughts in my heart, it's nothing but a pipe dream.

Thinking of this, Chen Zhian stood up.

His gaze was fixed on the far distance, seemingly able to pierce through the sea of ​​clouds.

He then took a few steps forward, but his body suddenly stiffened.

He frowned, and Nan Liujing suddenly appeared in his mind, shining brightly.

In the radiant light of the South Flowing River, the divine image of Lu Wu is reflected, as is the divine image of the Heavenly King.

Bathed in the glow of numerous lights, Chen Zhian squinted slightly.

"Most heroes in the world rise from weakness."

Even the former Great Qian was nothing more than a small country compared to the then-powerful Great Xi and even the Great Yu.

However, with the Emperor's dedicated efforts, the Great Qian Kingdom could surpass the Great Yu Kingdom and become the strongest nation in the world.

"I possess the inheritance of the Jade Capital and have unparalleled talent. Under the manifestation of my primordial spirit, I also reflect two divine images!"
With such profound knowledge and experience, we should set our sights on the future and on what our predecessors have not yet accomplished!

If I consider myself inferior to those whose names are inscribed on the Stele of the Young Tiger, inferior to those extraordinary individuals, how can I possibly attain such a position of greatness?

Chen Zhian closed his eyes, regulated his breathing, and focused his mind. After a few breaths, he slowly opened his eyes.

At this moment, his eyes grew even more determined.

He then looked up and gazed into the distance.

"Upon ascending the Xuan Tower, my primordial spirit is far more powerful than before."

A golden light shone from between Chen Zhian's eyebrows, in which a small golden figure sitting cross-legged was faintly reflected.

At this moment, the golden figure opened its eyes and looked into the distance, only to see specks of golden sand spreading across the sky and heading straight for the sea of ​​clouds.

"The Dao Xuan Sect elders at the Heavenly Palace Realm are indeed profound. Even with such serious injuries, they were still able to travel to such a distant place."

A slight smile appeared on Chen Zhian's lips as he reached out a hand, revealing a paper crane.

The paper crane floated in Chen Zhian's palm, its head slightly adjusted, pointing into the distance.

"These paper cranes of Qu Junhui are truly ingenious and have endless uses. If I hadn't crushed the paper cranes and left a mark on Qiu Yuanzi's primordial spirit, it would have been impossible."

No matter how strong my primordial spirit is, after a day, I will never be able to track down Qiu Yuanzi's whereabouts.

"But now..."

Chen Zhian smiled, and with a flick of his sleeve, the bronze laurel appeared before him.

He was about to board the precious carriage when he saw a ray of light emanating from the paper crane in his palm.

A flash of light appeared, and Chen Zhian raised an eyebrow.

"Qiu Yuanzi's speed is getting faster and faster. It seems that his injuries have recovered somewhat in just one day."

"In that case..."

With a thought, Chen Zhian's bronze laurel wreath vanished, and yet another treasure appeared in the clouds.

This is yet another war machine!
The chariot was carved entirely like black jade, its frame winding like a dragon's spine, and its four wheels adorned with ferocious beast heads, their fangs bared and their eyes gleaming with bloodlust. The shafts resembled ancient bronze swords, engraved with thunderclouds and taotie motifs, and nine golden bells hung from the top of the chariot, ringing without wind, their sounds like thunderclaps or raging fires.

Chen Zhian was appointed as the fourth-rank Shangye Ling by Emperor Zhaofu!

The treasurer bestowed upon him a nine-linked jade pendant, a jade-adorned carriage, a fourth-rank jade tablet, and a crown adorned with pearls!

Chen Zhian had been in Xuantianjing for a long time, so these treasures had no use.

Until today!

When this magnificent chariot appeared in the void.

Nine more jade pendants, each about the size of a thumb, appeared on Chen Zhian's waist, strung together.

He wore a crown adorned with a jewel, and his body was covered with patches of mountains, rivers, and stars!
Today, Chen Zhian appears to be of immense wealth and status.

He then ascended to the heavens, entered the sea of ​​clouds, and sat upright on the Jade-like Chariot.

The frame extends, like the spine of a true dragon, allowing it to roam freely in the void!
At that moment, Chen Zhian had a thought, and a fourth-grade jade tablet flashed and disappeared.

Immediately afterwards, the nine-linked jade pendant at Chen Zhian's waist and the Fenghuai pearl crown on his head flashed with light one after another.

These rays of light fell, landing inside the Jade Ferocious Chariot!

An astonishing scene unfolded.

Suddenly, thunderclouds filled the sky, and around the Jade Ferocious Chariot, a creature that resembled neither a dragon nor a beast appeared and disappeared.

The magnificent chariot began to speed away.

Just as Chen Zhian sat atop this giant beast, transforming into a rainbow of light that pierced the sky!

At this moment, Chen Zhian no longer used the Heavenly Emperor's Cocoon to conceal his presence; instead, he exuded a high-spirited and extremely ostentatious aura.

The carriage was moving incredibly fast.

Especially when Chen Zhian fully utilized his Xuanlou cultivation, his speed was astonishing.

Chen Zhian sat upright in the carriage, his handsome appearance accentuated by the jeweled crown on his head. He flew over Heshang Prefecture, over Jingji Prefecture, and over two more prefectures, heading straight for Cangding Prefecture.

This time, Chen Zhian was far too high-profile.

Of the powerful figures in these prefectures, how many dared to know about the treasure personally bestowed by Emperor Zhaofu, and to witness the young Yu king, ranked fifth on the Young Tiger Stele, holding the seal?

"Chen Zhian flew over Xiuba Mountain but did not return to Xuantianjing. Where is he going this time?"

Many people have questions.

Many people are secretly plotting murder!
Chen Zhian left Xuantianjing quietly and without a trace.

But now they haven't tried to hide their tracks at all.

"If we can intercept him on the way, the disaster that will affect everyone in Xuantianjing might be delayed!" someone whispered.

"Killing Chen Zhi'an will incur the Emperor's wrath, inevitably leading to even greater disaster!"

"So what? It's just a matter of life for life."

Chen Zhian is an unyielding person who has developed an irreconcilable feud with the powerful families of Dayu!
His talent is too great; if we can eliminate him, what does it matter if we pay a price?

"The head of the family previously told us to wait and see."

"Given Chen Zhi'an's abilities, he must be unacceptable to Emperor Zhaofu. Does he intend to change his mind now?"

"Who could have imagined that Chen Zhian's methods would be so swift and decisive? Everyone knows that once he obtains the position of the seal of office, he will surely lash out."

But who could have predicted that he would be so ruthless?
If he were to kill these forty men without consequence this time, then in the future…

"Perhaps the sage would be pleased to see it happen."

“The sages would be pleased to see it succeed, but the powerful families and clans of the world would not allow it.”

"I will immediately contact the elders of each clan and ask them to send out strong men to intercept and kill him!"

In the void, there seemed to be an undercurrent.

Wang Du of the Gulan Wang clan opened his eyes and turned to look at a high mountain in the Gulan mansion.

On that high mountain, Wang Lianhe, the patriarch of the Wang family, looked at each other.

Wang Du thought for a moment, and finally nodded slightly.

Wang Lianhe stood up. He was thin and his eyes were sharp like those of a hawk.

He reached out and pulled out a pen, which he then used to draw in mid-air.

"Upon careful consideration, the six families of Dayu have often been at odds in the past, but now they are frequently joining forces because of a junior."

Wang Lianhe snorted coldly and wrote many words in the air.

Before long, specks of light appeared in the void.

Wang Lianhe looked closely, but then frowned.

"The Yan family, the Chu family, the Li family... they are all unwilling to make a move!"

Wang Du's expression remained unchanged.

But then, another light flashed in the sky, and Wang Lianhe's eyes changed drastically: "Xie Maoxing and Xie Yaoguang of the Xie family haven't sent anyone either!"

Wang Du lowered his head and thought for a moment, but did not mention the Xie family. He said, "The Wang family of Gulan, the Lu family of Shangyuan, the Pei family of Fuye, plus Lin Hu of Qinzhou, He Chongjing of Cangdingzhou, Zhao Ji of Nanshanzhou, and the sect leader of the Quhuo Sect of Xizhou..."

That's enough people.

Wang Lianhe nodded slightly and bowed to Wang Du: "Please ask the patriarch to inform the clan leader that they can no longer remain indifferent to the situation."

If Song Xiqu were to make a move, it would require the assistance of three family heads and three clan leaders…

He finished speaking and turned to leave.

Wang Du stood up and looked into the void.

A cold, clear light flickered in the void, and Lu Qinghe, the Confucian patriarch, appeared in the void.

Wang Du stood with his hands behind his back...

"The sage is testing our bottom line."

Lu Qinghe's divine aura emanated from him.

Wang Du stood with his hands behind his back, like a mountain: "The Sage and Prime Minister Song have tested him many times."

We consistently avoided responding.

But Chen Zhian has already gained considerable influence and wants to become a thorn in the side of all the powerful families in the world, so he cannot be ignored.

"If that's the case... then tell the sage that this is our bottom line."

Lu Qinghe remained silent.

Then another voice came from the void; it was the voice of the Pei family patriarch.

"The world is about to descend into chaos. At this time when the Great Qian Dynasty is about to sweep across the world, such a large-scale conflict is likely to result in the deaths of many pillars of the nation."

Why did it have to come to this…

Wang Du shook his head: "Brother, he may seem like just a young man from the Jade Palace... but a single move could have far-reaching consequences. This could very well be a matter of life and death for our aristocratic clan. We must think this through carefully."

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Suspended in the capital.

Song Xiqu slowly opened his eyes.

Zhao Chongzhi, like a wealthy landowner, tucked his hands into his sleeves and shook his head, saying, "It seems a big mess is about to happen."

"Seven figures from the Heavenly Palace gathered in succession."

These people are also extremely important to our Great Yu.

They went to intercept and kill Chen Zhi'an... What does Chancellor Song think?

Song Xiang sighed: "He will surely suffer."

These people appeared to be going to intercept and kill Chen Zhian, but in reality, they were using their own cultivation and lives as leverage to demonstrate their power.

If you and I help Chen Zhian, they will fight to the death.

If you and I stand idly by, Chen Zhi'an will likely lose his life again...

It seems these powerful families, though usually silent, harbor deep resentment.

"They are now using this opportunity to let the sage make the choice."

"Choosing Chen Zhi'an to punish the powerful families of Dayu and crush their power came at the cost of the deaths of seven powerful Tianque experts and the disunity of the Dayu families."

"Or, choose the Great Yu family, ignore Chen Zhi'an and let him die, just to use this incident to teach all the families in the world a lesson."

"There is another compromise... releasing those forty aristocratic figures, thus rendering the position of seal holders a mere formality, but this can maintain the dignity of the royal family and the aristocratic families of the world, while also protecting a genius like Chen Zhi'an."

"Prime Minister Song, what do you think the Emperor will choose?"

Zhao Chongzhi smiled, seemingly quite interested.

A glint of light flashed in Song Xiqu's eyes, then he fell silent again.

He looked toward the Hanging Palace.

Dark clouds gathered above the Hanging Palace, suggesting a heavy snowfall was imminent.

Seeing that Song Xiqu remained silent, Zhao Chongzhi said to himself, "I think the sage will still choose the noble families of the world."

However, the powerful families, led by the six prominent clans of the Great Yu Dynasty, who wanted their former power and no longer wanted the wrath hanging over their heads, would have to pay a price.

"As for Chen Zhian..." Zhao Chongzhi shook his head: "Even if he is extremely talented, what the Great Yu lacks is not a prodigy like Chen Zhian."

"Unless... he can demonstrate even greater talent."

Song Xiqu smiled casually and then closed his eyes again.

Several bolts of lightning exploded above the Hanging Palace.

From within the Taiyuan Palace, a gaze seemed to rise to the heavens and then fall upon the world.

"Whether it's a powerful family or Chen Zhi'an."

"They've all gone too far."

(End of this chapter)