Simultaneous travel: I am rampant in the domestic area

Frankly speaking, of the three forces Yun Ye mentioned, Russell actually preferred Xian Qin.

Back then, the poor Luo Su and Gu Nan were both disciples of Guiguzi and Bai Qi, respectively. They were both elders of Zheng Ge, one a scholar and the other a warrior. They devoted themselves to the cause of the valiant Qin from beginning to end.

If Gu Nan is the Gu Nan he knows, then Ying Zheng must also be the Ying Zheng he knows.

Now that Ying Zheng has returned, and even appointed Gu Nan as his imperial tutor, the possibility of this happening is extremely high.

Although Li Erfeng was also an emperor of all time, they were not very close. From an emotional point of view, she was indeed not as close as Zheng Ge.

But now that we've encountered this, it wouldn't hurt to go to Chang'an to take a look. He also needs a safe place to take care of the celestial phoenix in his palm.

As for Zhongli, there's no need to elaborate; he had long wanted to meet this emperor of the mortal world.

As the saying goes, conquering the world is easy, but maintaining it is difficult. Li Teyvat Moon is currently at a critical stage in both domestic and foreign affairs. He can handle the external troubles, but the way immortals and mortals get along is something he cannot change with his own will.

The four set off. The Tang Dynasty was a vast country, second only to the Qin Dynasty among the Three Kingdoms, and even surpassed the Han Dynasty. Even with the help of supernatural powers, it took them half a day to travel before they arrived in Chang'an.

In this prehistoric era, the city of Chang'an can no longer be described as magnificent; it is more like a kingdom enclosed by city walls.

Even if an ordinary cultivator were to ride the escape light and fly from east to west for a day and a night, all they would see would still be endless city walls and the magnificent, ever-changing scenery within them, stretching to the horizon.

It was late at night, and the lights of thousands of homes were still and quiet. One could feel the meaning of "peace and prosperity for the country" at a glance.

"You're surprised, aren't you?"

Standing atop the clouds, the young prince stood with his hands behind his back. Over the decades, he had witnessed the Tang Dynasty grow from nothing to what it is today.

"Truly worthy of the name Chang'an." Russell's assessment was equally impressive.

In his memory, only the Central Plains Dynasty in the world of Shrouding the Heavens and those forces that have planets as their countries can compare.

"Let's go into the palace now. His Majesty is already waiting for you. After you've met His Majesty, we can go to my residence for a good drink." Yun Ye smiled and led Luo Su and the others past the layers of gazes, straight into the palace walls.

The palace buildings are not much different from those in history; they are still the same size as before, and even the locations of the various palaces and halls are not much different from those in history.

Yun Ye led Luo Su and Zhong Li through the deep corridors of the palace. The pillars were vermilion, and the beams were carved and painted. The guards patrolling along the way, as well as the palace maids and eunuchs on duty, all bowed respectfully when they saw Yun Ye and said, "Greetings, Marquis Yun."

Yun Ye was already used to this, and simply nodded slightly, his expression unchanged.

Russell couldn't help but ask, "The Tang Dynasty has already launched a version where everyone cultivates immortality, so why does it still retain the profession of eunuch?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Ye laughed and said, "Brother Luo, don't look down on eunuchs. Many people want to become eunuchs but can't. For many families, this path is a rare ladder to success."

According to him, one can regenerate severed limbs once they reach the realm of the Outer Realm. However, with the current national strength of the Tang Dynasty, it is not yet possible to support hundreds of millions of people to embark on the path of immortality. For those children from poor families who possess some talent, entering the palace as eunuchs can provide them with resources and opportunities. In the future, they may be able to reshape their physical bodies and return to being men.

Upon hearing this, Russell quickly grasped the key point and clicked his tongue: "That makes sense. If one could cultivate immortality and live forever, temporarily sacrificing two demon pills doesn't seem so unacceptable..."

Zhongli remained silent. He believed in the equality of all beings and that even those in power should not arbitrarily harm others. He did not approve of the path of exchanging physical disability for advancement, and such a path would never be allowed in Liyue, which he protected.

As they chatted, the majestic Taiji Hall came into view. Yun Ye stopped talking with Russell, composed himself, and became solemn.

Just then, two civil officials, one fat and one thin, dressed in purple robes, emerged from the other side of the corridor.

Yun Ye immediately stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Yun Ye greets Lord Di and Lord Changsun."

Upon seeing these two, Russell's expression instantly faltered. He thought to himself, "Good heavens, Di Renjie and Changsun Wuji are together! This is too much! I wonder if they'll still be able to maintain their composure in the face of Li Zhi, Li Shimin, and Empress Changsun, and what about that Empress Wu Zetian…?"

Di Renjie, with a kind face, returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "Congratulations, Marquis Yun, on your outstanding achievements in Anxi City once again."

Changsun Wuji also smiled and echoed, "I heard that even the celestial immortals of the Phoenix Clan were defeated this time. Marquis Yun handled this matter brilliantly!"

Yun Ye quickly waved his hand, looking shy: "You two are too kind. How could I dare to take credit for this? If it weren't for the three seniors' righteous help, I would probably be in grave danger this time."

As he spoke, he introduced Russell and Zhongli to Di Renjie and Changsun Wuji.

Di Renjie and Changsun Wuji had just returned from the Imperial Observatory and had not yet inquired about the details from Li Shimin. Upon hearing this, they realized that anyone who could resolve the matter with a celestial being must also be a celestial being. They dared not be negligent and solemnly paid their respects to Luo Su and Zhongli.

Russell and Zhongli merely nodded in response, while Ruoduo, who was most annoyed by such empty formalities, stood to the side with his arms crossed, looking impatient.

Yun Ye continued, "Are you two also here to pay your respects to His Majesty?"

Di Renjie nodded without saying anything more.

Knowing that Russell and the others were there, Yun Ye didn't say much and didn't investigate further. He took Russell and Zhongli to the side hall to wait. Ruo Tuo, on the other hand, found it troublesome and was taken to his residence by Yun Ye's guards.

The Taiji Hall was elegantly furnished. Li Shimin was resting with his eyes closed, one hand on the armrest. Hearing the noise, he opened his eyes.

Yun Ye, Changsun Wuji, and Di Renjie bowed and said, "Your Majesty, we are your subjects Yun Ye, Changsun Wuji, and Di Renjie."

Li Shimin waved his hand: "Alright, there are no outsiders here, why bother? Why did Wuji and Huaiying come together?"

Changsun Wuji immediately took out a memorial from his sleeve and presented it: "Your Majesty, the Bad Commander has sent an urgent report, speculating that a secret realm at the Golden Immortal level in Dongsheng Divine Continent is about to appear. He requests instructions on whether our Great Tang should intervene."

Li Shimin took the memorial and opened it. The moment he did, a golden light flew out of the memorial and entered his brow.

He frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, then closed the memorial and made a decision: "Since it involves the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit, we cannot let it pass. So, tomorrow morning, have Shubao and Zhijie go to the palace."

None of the three, including Yun Ye, were surprised by Li Shimin's arrangement.

Qin Qiong is one of the few characters in fictional accounts who is not as remarkable as those in historical records.

Do you even know what it means to trample the banks of the Yellow River with a horse, strike three prefectures and six counties with a mace, and be the number one double-flowered red stick of the Tang Dynasty?

Such a formidable figure would naturally not remain unknown in the current cultivation world; he is the number one expert in the Tang Dynasty, second only to Li Shimin, who received the back support of the human destiny.

Cheng Yaojin, needless to say, was a renowned lieutenant general, blessed with innate good fortune. Now, having mastered the complete Thirty-Six Heavenly Axes and Seventy-Two Earthly Axes of the Immortal Martial Arts version, his combat prowess was formidable even within the Lingyan Pavilion. Di Renjie and Changsun Wuji accepted the order and bowed as they withdrew.

Only Li Shimin and Yun Ye remained in the hall.

Li Shimin then turned to Yun Ye and asked, "How are your two fellow villagers doing? What is their attitude towards the Tang Dynasty?"

"Your Majesty, rest assured, we are waiting in the side hall. As for our attitude, you know that even though we are from the same hometown, this kind of thing doesn't work for everything," Yun Ye replied.

Li Shimin nodded, got up, and walked with Yun Ye towards the side hall.

Inside the side hall, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood, and the decor was elegant yet exuded a royal air.

Russell was examining with great interest a huge mural depicting the mountains and rivers of the nation in the hall, while Zhongli sat quietly in the guest seat, the teacup beside him steaming, his gaze calm, as if he were savoring the unique atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty court.

As Li Shimin and Yun Ye entered the hall, Li Shimin's gaze immediately fell on Russell, who was standing quietly there.

A barely perceptible glint flashed in his eyes. With his cultivation level, he couldn't see through Russell's depth at all. He only felt that this person's aura was chaotic and unfathomable, as if he were integrated with the rules of the surrounding world, yet also seemed to transcend them. He couldn't discern the slightest depth of Russell's background.

He immediately realized that the person before him had already gone extremely far on the path to becoming a Golden Immortal, and was probably only half a step away from the Great Luo realm.

When Li Shimin turned his gaze to Zhongli, a hint of incomprehension flashed in his eyes.

He clearly sensed that the man who called himself Zhongli was not human in essence; his life essence was ancient and noble, carrying the weight and immortality of a rock.

What surprised him even more was that within this inhuman body flowed an extremely pure human faith and willpower. That willpower was pure and warm, and it was definitely the heartfelt reverence of the people, rather than something forcibly plundered.

What puzzled him most was that he saw the shadow of the First Emperor of Qin in this celestial being. If he did not know the origin of the image, he would probably have thought that the person in front of him was an incarnation of the First Emperor.

It's really puzzling.

Zhongli noticed Li Shimin's gaze but did not resist. He simply looked back calmly, his golden eyes as still as a deep well, carrying the composure and calmness of someone who had experienced countless trials. He nodded slightly in greeting: "Zhongli greets the Emperor of Tang."

His voice was gentle yet magnetic, possessing an inherent, convincing, and steady strength, just as Yun Ye had described in his previous message—a sense of security from beginning to end.

Russell, standing next to him, seemed much more casual. He grinned, which served as a greeting, and simply introduced himself: "Russell."

"Shimin greets the two fellow Daoists."

Li Shimin, unperturbed by their brief greeting, returned their greetings and warmly invited them to sit down again before getting to the main topic:

"You two fellow Daoists possess extraordinary abilities and remarkable origins. Your presence in the Great Tang is a great opportunity for our Li Tang dynasty. May I ask what your plans are for the time being? If you have nowhere to go for the moment, our Great Tang is willing to treat you with the respect due to national heroes. You are free to travel within Chang'an City. Whatever you need, as long as it is within my power, I will not refuse."

“I must disappoint Your Majesty’s kindness,” Russell shook his head and said frankly, “My intention is to be in the Great Qin. Although the Great Tang is good, it is not a place for me to stay.”

"Ruo Tuo and I will not stay in Chang'an for long. The world is vast, and we should not be confined to one place." Zhong Li also politely declined Li Shimin's invitation.

"The First Emperor's talent and strategy are truly admirable. Since that's the case, I won't say anything more. However, even if you two have no connection with my Great Tang, based solely on the kindness shown to you in Anxi, as long as you two do not do anything to harm the people of my Great Tang, the Great Tang will never become your enemy."

Li Shimin sighed, but did not have any other thoughts about it.

If we can't get together easily, then we should part ways easily.

To casually provoke a half-step Great Luo who originally held goodwill towards the human race and the Tang Dynasty would be an extremely foolish act. Even a pseudo-human being like Li Yuanji wouldn't do such a thing.

Zhongli stayed behind to discuss with Li Shimin how to govern a country, while Luo Su followed Yun Ye out of the palace gates and headed towards the Marquis of Lantian's residence.

Walking along the extremely wide avenue, one sees rows of towering buildings on both sides, each one incredibly tall, like a kingdom of giants.

As the youngest and most promising marquis of the Tang Dynasty, the Marquis of Lantian's mansion was naturally enormous, with servants constantly coming and going from one pavilion to another.

"When does Brother Luo plan to leave?" Yun Ye asked.

“No rush, I still have some things to take care of,” Russell said with a light laugh.

He was referring to the phoenix.

Although the fire phoenix was firmly bound by magic, as a primordial phoenix on par with the Ancestral Dragon and the Primordial Qilin, its cultivation was also at the peak of the Creation Realm. Such a being could inevitably be tracked by some secret method, so it was better to swallow it whole, which would be a clean endeavor.

What could Yun Ye say? He could only lead Russell into the mansion.

Before Yun Ye transmigrated, the Yun family had already suffered a tragedy. Women and children were reduced to lowly status, and all the men died, leaving only Yun Ye.

Therefore, even though he has been granted the title of Marquis, there are no extra members in the Marquis's mansion. Apart from his wives, concubines, and children, there is only an old grandmother left.

It was already late, and Grandmother and the others had all gone to bed. Only Ruo Tuo was lying bored on the grass in the courtyard, counting the stars.

"Why are there only the two of you? Where is Morax?" Ruoduo asked curiously when he saw that Russell and Yunye had returned.

"I'm discussing Dao with the Tang Emperor in the palace," Russell replied. He first created a clone at the late-stage Earth Immortal realm to keep Ruo Tu company, while he returned to his room, set up a restriction, and began refining the phoenix.

Having mastered numerous devouring skills many years ago, and now already at the half-step Creation stage, a phoenix at the Celestial Immortal realm is truly no big undertaking for him.

The only thing to be careful about is avoiding probing too deeply and triggering the restrictions within the soul.

In just a few hours, from night to day, Russell had already learned about the general layout and situation of this world.

However, the deeper the exploration went, the stranger Russell's expression became.

Now that the human race has developed and prospered, the Dragon-Han Initial Calamity, the first great calamity since the beginning of time, has only just begun.

So now the question arises: having lost the merit of creating humankind, how can Nuwa attain sainthood? (End of Chapter)