Bearing the blue sky

Chapter 247 Parting Ways

After hearing the words of the Lantern-Carrying True Lord, Zhu Ge felt somewhat at ease.

That's alright.

Otherwise, it would be a real waste to leave the power you built up with your own hands sitting there.

However, this trip to Shengjing was truly unavoidable.

He had long wanted to try writing something like the Book of Changes, but he was afraid of causing trouble if he did.

He used it at the most crucial moment, but he also had to bear the consequences.

A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime.

But it's alright this way.

Perfect timing! Zhu Ge can also use this trip to hone his martial arts skills, refine his Confucian and Taoist knowledge, and strive for even greater heights.

"Brother Zhu, then we shall take our leave as well," Yan Liyuan said, bowing slightly.

"Brother Yan, I must thank you again this time, and thank you all for your help." Zhu Ge also cupped his hands to Yan Liyuan and the others.

This time, Yan Liyuan and his team also played a significant role.

And their help, in the end, was entirely based on their own conscience.

"That's not quite right, why thank me?" Wenmo laughed. "If it weren't for Brother Zhu, we wouldn't have realized that there are always people more capable than us, and that there's always something beyond our understanding. On this occasion, I should thank Brother Zhu. I feel that after today, I might be able to take another step forward."

"Not bad." Su Feibai said arrogantly, "Having witnessed so much today, I feel my Dao heart is more stable. From today onwards, I may often think of Brother Zhu's shadow when I act."

"You pig-brain, you really need to think more," Guan Julang scoffed. "Luckily, I'm naturally beautiful and exceptionally intelligent, unlike you bunch of idiots and deformed freaks. Anyway, thanks, Zhu Ge!"

As he spoke, Guan Julang seemed to remember something, waved his hand to stop Su Feibai from getting angry, and then took out a sachet from his pocket: "Here, a Yuan-level spring, it's yours!"

She tossed over a rock-shaped spring: "Simply place it on the ground, and a spiritual spring will continuously flow."

Zhu Ge caught the spring water and couldn't help but say, "Miss Guan, this is inappropriate—"

"Shut up." Guan Julang waved his hand: "Actually, we didn't help you much this time. If you don't accept our gratitude, our Dao heart, literary heart, and martial heart will be unstable. Take it, stop being so fussy."

Zhu Ge was both amused and exasperated, and had no choice but to accept it.

This is exactly what the Six Paths Palace is still lacking.

If Zhu Ge wants to be a hands-off manager, he should naturally have the mindset of a manager, at the very least ensuring that "salary and benefits" are paid.

"So where are you going next?" Zhu Ge asked.

Yan Liyuan and the others had used up their life-saving items, but at the crucial moment, they were still stopped by Hongmi Daxian.

It can be said that Hongmi Daxian had planned this for a long time and absolutely could not allow any mistakes. It is not surprising that he had the consideration of creating a closed space to prevent people from entering or leaving. However, without the life-saving items, it would be extremely dangerous for Yan Liyuan and his group to go to the Southern Vietnam and Myanmar Wilderness.

"Southern Vietnam and Myanmar are desolate." Yan Liyuan sighed, "That is the only breakthrough point for the entire Great Sheng Dynasty, and also the battlefield for our prodigies."

"That's right," Su Feibai said, "This is what raising Gu is all about. If we can survive on this battlefield of geniuses, we'll be qualified to advance further."

After Yan Liyuan and Su Feibai explained it this way, Zhu Ge roughly understood.

"Alright then." Zhu Ge nodded. "Perfect timing. I'll also go to Shengjing with the Annihilation True Monarch to see the other geniuses in this world."

Yan Liyuan laughed and said, "Going is the right thing to do. As far as I know, this battlefield in the Southern Yue and Burmese wilderness is merely a matter of the 'Imperial Edict'."

People ranked 20th and below will come; the rest will not.

"Oh? Why?" Zhu Ge asked curiously.

Guan Julang curled his lip and said before Yan Liyuan could speak, "So what if they're precious! Those idiots with such talent would have become Gu Kings long ago, what's the point of honing them?"

Gu King?

Zhu Ge was taken aback by what he heard, for it did make some sense.

It needs to be refined by fire to remove impurities before it becomes gold.

But if it's already gold, it seems to make little difference whether it's refined or not.

"Don't talk nonsense." Yan Liyuan interrupted impatiently, "The top twenty geniuses naturally need to be tempered, but they can't find any opponents in the Southern Yue and Myanmar Wilderness, so they temper themselves with the older generation."

"Perhaps they are comprehending the Great Dao, or training soldiers, or studying. Enlightenment is not something that can be achieved solely through fighting."

Learning, training, and contemplation.

Zhu Ge seemed to be deep in thought upon hearing this.

"Furthermore, if Brother Zhu wishes to travel the world, those prodigies will surely come upon hearing the news," Yan Liyuan said with a smile. "The requirements for entering the 'Ranking of the State' are generally to kill, defeat, or resist a powerful being at the third realm."

"In other words, the three realms are generally the default condition, but—"

At this point, Yan Liyuan hesitated.

Wenmo smiled and said directly, "Brother Yan, just speak frankly. I believe the official Guyu won't blame you."

"Grain Rain Official? Lantern-Carrying True Lord?" Zhu Ge was puzzled, unsure of their intentions.

"Alright." Yan Liyuan nodded: "However, Lord Ti Deng is the current Grain and Rain Official and the foremost historian in the world. With his personal witness and his inscription of Brother Zhu's name in the History Book, you may be the first person to enter the 'List of the State' at the Second Realm."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ge said with a hint of helplessness, "I see."

Is making the list a good thing?

of course!

Spreading a reputation is sometimes harder than accumulating wealth.

However, being on the list also means that Zhu Ge will receive all sorts of troubles, both overt and covert.

Never mind, it was all about honing martial arts skills anyway—in just an instant, the helplessness in Zhu Ge's eyes was replaced by fighting spirit.

"We all look forward to seeing Brother Zhu on the 'Imperial List' then," Wenmo said with a smile. "Perhaps we'll also hear news of Brother Zhu's trip to Shengjing from various places?"

"Alright, alright, enough nonsense." Guan Julang waved his hand: "I'm going to the Southern Vietnam and Myanmar wilderness. Are you guys coming or not?"

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"Wait a minute." Zhu Ge called out to Guan Julang, and said after a moment's thought, "If you gentlemen don't mind, how about we bring my clone along?"

As he spoke, the bone monster's clone emerged from the cave of bones behind him.

The bone monster's clones feed on bones, and Yan Liyuan and his companions will kill countless creatures with bones along the way, making them perfect food sources.

"In addition, I can also use the Six Paths Palace army to go to the Southern Vietnam and Myanmar wilderness, occupy various places and become kings, expand the territory of the Red River Prefecture, and also expand the territory of my Great Sheng." The bone monster clone said.

Yan Liyuan glanced at the others and slowly nodded: "Of course."

Having the Bone Monster clone next to you is equivalent to having Zhu Ge next to you.

At that time, everything in the Six Paths Palace will be of assistance to them, so why not?

So, a smile appeared on Zhu Ge's face.

It should be noted that after spending so much time together, Yan Liyuan, Su Feibai, Guan Julang, and Wen Mo had all developed a fairly good relationship.

This may also be the intention of the higher-ups in these sects.

The younger generation may forge grudges in battle, but they may also forge friendships, and these things will slowly develop in the future.

At that moment, Hongxiu approached Zhuge and tossed out a triangular stone.

"This is our token. If Brother Zhu ever decides to become an assassin, he can contact me with this token."