I've announced that I'm destined to have many children, and my father has bestowed upon me

To completely dispel his idea of ​​using connections, Mo Yuqing added another sentence.

"Although Chu Chu is my disciple, she will still have to go through the same nine tests upon returning to the sect."

"Only by passing this test can she shed her mortal dust, truly witness the profound essence of the upper sect, and only then will she be qualified to continue as my true disciple and cultivate the complete 'Five Methods of Primordial Chaos'."

Now, Zhao Chen'an understood completely.

So Xiao Chuchu is also taking the exam!

It seems that the rules of the Hunyuan Sect are truly impartial and incorruptible.

That's true. Otherwise, how could a sect stand for thousands of years and be ranked among the top 108 sects?

In the very moment of their conversation, Zhao Chen'an's sea of ​​suffering had been completely opened.

There were no raging waves, no thunder and lightning.

Everything fell into place naturally and smoothly.

A golden sea of ​​life slowly took shape beneath his life wheel, vast and boundless, far exceeding that of ordinary cultivators by a hundred times!

The divine spring gushed forth, its life essence so rich it was almost palpable.

A rainbow bridge, constructed by divine power, spans across it, radiating an immortal divine light.

The sea of ​​suffering is opened, the spring of life flows forth, and the divine bridge is built!

Only one step is needed to reach the other shore and achieve the perfect state of the Sea of ​​Wheels!

"alright."

Mo Yuqing's voice pulled Zhao Chen'an back to reality.

He opened his eyes and found himself still standing in the courtyard, while Mo Yuqing's finger that had been pointing at his brow had been withdrawn at some point.

An unprecedentedly powerful feeling filled my limbs and bones.

He could clearly "see" the golden sea of ​​suffering within his body and feel the immense life force contained within it.

"The cultivation of the Sea of ​​Wheels realm lies in accumulating divine power, connecting the divine bridge, and ultimately crossing the sea of ​​suffering to reach the other shore."

Mo Yuqing's cool voice rang out again, offering him guidance.

"Your suffering is far greater than that of ordinary people, and the time required to accumulate divine power is also much longer. But similarly, once you reach the other shore, your foundation will be far beyond that of others."

"The cultivation techniques of the Great Zhou Dynasty are of too low a grade; you don't need to waste too much time on them. Your top priority right now is to activate the Body Tempering Lightning every day to refine your physical body and divine power."

"Once the affairs of the dynasty are settled, I will give you a basic cultivation method from my Hunyuan Sect to help you reach the other shore more quickly."

Zhao Chen'an bowed respectfully.

"Thank you for your guidance, Fairy Master!"

Mo Yuqing nodded slightly, acknowledging his gratitude.

She turned around, her aloof back facing him.

"Your journey has only just begun."

"Don't let me down, and don't let Chu Chu down either."

As soon as she finished speaking, her figure transformed into specks of shimmering light and vanished into the courtyard.

Only a single, lingering sound remained, echoing in Zhao Chen'an's ears.

"Go."

The night was as dark as ink, and the courtyard of the Prince of Wei's mansion returned to silence.

Zhao Chen'an returned to his study, slowly closed his eyes, and savored the nascent golden sea of ​​bitterness within his body.

A surge of vital energy flowed through his limbs and bones, giving him an unprecedented sense of power that almost made him feel intoxicated.

Is this what spiritual practice feels like?

Just then, a series of hurried and chaotic footsteps broke the tranquility of the imperial city.

……

The Imperial Study of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The lights were bright, but the atmosphere was as heavy as cold iron.

Zhao Daoting sat upright on the dragon throne, his fingers unconsciously tapping the dragon table, producing a dull sound.

The news came from the border!

"His Majesty!"

A chief eunuch stumbled in, his face drained of color, his voice trembling.

"Urgent dispatch from the border!!"

He held up the bamboo tube sealed with sealing wax as if it were a hot potato.

Zhao Daoting paused, and an invisible pressure instantly enveloped the entire imperial study.

"Bring it here."

His voice was unreadable, yet it made the chief eunuch tremble even more violently.

The chief eunuch jogged forward, knelt on the ground, and raised the bamboo tube high above his head with both hands.

Zhao Daoting made a grabbing motion from a distance, and the bamboo tube landed steadily in his hand.

He crushed the sealing wax, unfolded the animal skin scroll inside, and with just one glance, the temperature in the entire imperial study suddenly dropped several degrees.

[The Great Xia Dynasty's Grand General, Tuwu Hai, has led an army of 500,000 and deployed them on the banks of the Blackwater River!]

[Ten people were provided as military support... Dragon Transformation Realm experts!]

Ten!

Dragon Transformation Realm!

Even with his deep cunning and profound wisdom, Zhao Daoting's fingertips trembled slightly when he saw this number.

He had anticipated the Great Xia Dynasty's retaliation and was prepared for a fierce battle.

In fact, he deliberately provoked this war.

Do not break or stand!

A dynasty confined to a corner of the country must build its foundation with iron and blood if it wants to advance!

But he never expected that the Great Xia Dynasty had such a strong foundation!

For the sake of the mere Great Zhou Dynasty, and for the sake of a dead retainer, they actually dispatched ten Dragon Transformation Realm experts!

This is no longer revenge, this is utter annihilation! They came with the determination to destroy the nation!

"A dynasty...what a dynasty!"

Zhao Daoting slowly exhaled a breath of stale air and crushed the animal skin scroll in his hand into powder.

Interestingly, the Hong Kong Economic Journal added a comment at the end.

The 500,000-strong army of the Great Xia Dynasty besieged the city, but did not directly attack it, nor did it launch a surprise attack.

They remained stationed on the opposite bank of the Blackwater River, seemingly waiting for the Great Zhou to assemble its army, deploy its chariots and horses, and engage in a grand battle.

"For the sake of the dynasty's reputation?"

A cold glint appeared on Zhao Daoting's lips.

He didn't believe any of that high-sounding nonsense. Something was definitely amiss!

Just then, heavy footsteps came from outside the hall.

"His Majesty!"

General Li Qingcang, clad in armor, strode in, forgetting even to announce his arrival.

He had clearly received the news as well, his square face filled with determination and resolve.

"This humble general requests permission to fight!"

Li Qingcang knelt on one knee, his voice booming like a bell.

"The Great Xia has gone too far! This battle is unavoidable for our Great Zhou!"

Zhao Daoting looked at his most trusted general and slowly nodded.

"War is inevitable."

He stood up, walked to the huge sand table map, and looked down at the vast land of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

"I deliberately provoked this war for this very day. I just didn't expect the Xia Emperor's audacity to be even greater than I imagined."

His voice was calm, as if he were talking about something trivial that had nothing to do with him.

"Ten Dragon Transformation Realm cultivators... Heh, you really think highly of my Great Zhou."

Upon hearing this, Li Qingcang's heart sank.

He may be reckless, but he's not stupid.

A single cultivator at the Dragon Transformation Realm is enough to suppress the fate of an entire dynasty.

Now, the other side has sent ten of them!

How do we fight this battle?

On the Great Zhou side, only His Majesty has just broken through to the Dragon Transformation Realm.

One against ten?

This was a massacre with no chance of winning!

"Your Majesty..." Li Qingcang's voice was somewhat hoarse.

Zhao Daoting waved his hand, interrupting him.

"Qingcang, you shall depart immediately for Heishui Pass, unite the 200,000 troops on the border, construct a defensive line, and defend it with utmost vigilance."

Li Qingcang suddenly looked up and said urgently, "Your Majesty, then you..."

Zhao Daoting turned around, and an aura of domineering arrogance suddenly erupted from him.

"I will personally lead 100,000 Imperial Guards and arrive shortly there."

"I will show that Emperor Xia that none of the sons of my Great Zhou are cowards!"

The Emperor personally led the expedition!

Li Qingcang's mind went blank with a buzzing sound.

He wanted to advise His Majesty, saying that His Majesty's body is of utmost importance and should not personally risk his life.

But when he saw Zhao Daoting's deep, unfathomable eyes, all the words stuck in his throat.

What kind of eyes were those?

He was full of confidence, madness, and something he couldn't understand called "calculation."

In the end, all the worries and advice turned into a surge of passion that rushed straight to the top of his head.

A king dies for his country!

This is the monarch that Li Qingcang is willing to follow for the rest of his life!

"Your humble servant obeys!"

Li Qingcang kowtowed deeply, then stood up and, without any hesitation, turned and strode away.

The Imperial Study fell silent once more.

Zhao Daoting stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the location of the Blackwater River on the sand table. After a long while, he let out a soft laugh that no one could understand.

"Ten Dragon Transformation Realm cultivators... very good."

"I hope you can please me."