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"Can you lend me fire from the heavens?" Coming to his senses, Jiang Ming instantly realized the person's identity and wanted to bow in greeting, but the person had already left.

Clearly, she didn't want to hear Jiang Ming's flattery.

Zhou Jun was also a time traveler.

This astonishing news surprised Jiang Ming.

At the same time, he was speechless at Zhou Jun's governance strategy.

The hereditary succession of celestial officials—is this something someone who has been influenced by modern culture would do?

At the very least, you should have established an imperial examination system to give people from the lower classes a chance to climb the social ladder.

Recalling Zhou Jun's personal thoughts, Jiang Ming finally understood.

Unlike himself, he has already integrated into this world and has become attached to Ye Tao, Cheng Ya, and others.

Zhou Jun, however, seemed different. He had no feelings for this place and only longed to go home and reunite with his family as soon as possible.

If someone with such ideas is willing to put in the effort to govern the country well, that would be truly a miracle...

A moment later, Luo Yushu came to visit. Seeing that Jiang Ming was unharmed, she breathed a sigh of relief, and a gentle look flashed in her eyes.

"That's good. The Purple Mansion Realm can be considered a reserve for Golden Core cultivators. As long as a Golden Core cultivator falls, you can step up and face the Great Tribulation of a Thousand Years, giving you a better chance."

However, you probably don't need to wait until then.

Let me think about it. How long did it take for the heretical Golden Elixir to be formed? It must have been fifty years. Of course, at that time, I didn't have enough resources to help me, which delayed my cultivation.

With my help behind the scenes, you should be fine for about thirty years.

By the way, what did Zhou Jun say to you...?

With a more serious expression, Luo Yushu, as the imperial advisor, knew the king's temperament very well. He seemed indifferent to worldly affairs and allowed his subordinates to be corrupt.

But behind the scenes, he has an extremely strong desire to control everything.

If Jiang Ming inadvertently offends the other party in his words.

She couldn't guarantee that Zhou Jun wouldn't hold a grudge and find an opportunity to kill Jiang Ming.

"We had a very pleasant conversation, and he even wanted to lend me the imagery of celestial fire to help me make up for my deficiencies..."

Startled for a moment, Luo Yushu rubbed her ears, somewhat incredulous. "He's not lying to me? He really said that..."

Jiang Ming nodded, his composed demeanor finally putting Luo Yushu at ease.

After thinking for a moment, she seemed quite interested in it. "Okay, since he took the initiative to ask, it means he's sincere in giving it to you."

The imagery of fire in the sky will be very helpful to you.

Although what you've shown is merely a projection of Zhou Jun's attainment, to outsiders, even a wisp of imagery is enough...

Luo Yushu explained, and Jiang Ming immediately understood.

It seems that this was an opportunity deliberately given to him by Zhou Jun.

The reason they were so generous is probably closely related to the fact that both of them were time travelers.

With the answer in his heart, Jiang Ming felt much more at ease.

At the same time, cultivators gradually arrived to congratulate Jiang Ming and brought some gifts.

Out of consideration for the congratulatory gifts, Jiang Ming accepted them all without hesitation, showing off his greedy nature. This surprised and amused Luo Yushu, who remained silent for a while before returning to the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

He instructed Zhuyu and Tinglan to give them a small gift...

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, I am Yuwen Yue, the second princess of the Great Zhou Dynasty."

This secret realm token is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it. My mother wishes to meet you sometime.

I wonder if you would do me the honor of joining me...

Upon meeting the second princess, with whom he intended to arrange a marriage, Jiang Ming accepted the congratulatory gift but did not directly answer whether it was acceptable or not.

Between yes and no, Jiang Ming answered with "yes".

He changed the subject, saying that he would be meeting with Lord Zhou soon and probably wouldn't have time for anything else. Seeing this, the Second Princess was unwilling.

But I still couldn't get the answer I wanted.

Looking at Jiang Ming's face, the Second Princess felt a little angry.

Given her looks and status, a mere gesture of goodwill towards someone in the Great Zhou Dynasty would be enough to move that person to tears.

But now, Jiang Ming showed no sign of being moved.

This made her feel very disappointed, but it also stirred up some different feelings within her.

After watching her leave, Jiang Ming began meeting with the next person who would place the items.

This man was handsome, elegant, and impeccably dressed. Upon seeing the Second Princess, he gently cupped his hands in greeting, his eyes full of humility.

"My second sister's cultivation has improved very quickly these past few days..."

He nodded; their relationship seemed to be just so-so.

They only exchanged one glance and then said no more.

Raising an eyebrow, Jiang Ming was very puzzled. In a feudal dynasty, vying for the throne would be understandable, but this was a world of immortals and heroes.

If Lord Zhou has an unlimited lifespan, why would he bother arguing for the title of Crown Prince?

You want to be the crown prince for life, don't you?

Although he was extremely puzzled, Jiang Ming did not press the matter further.

This matter is most likely a royal secret. Asking about it rashly will only backfire. It's good to be a little oblivious in life.

It's not necessarily a bad thing to not know some things now.

"I have met Fellow Daoist Jiang. To be honest, as fellow cultivators of the Purple Mansion Realm, when I broke through, it was like a needle falling into the ocean, without making a ripple."

"Now, I am the only prince among them who has reached the peak of the Purple Mansion realm, and I am just one step away from seizing the Golden Core position..."

Then why don't you take it? Don't you like it?

Jiang Ming understood that the Third Prince was showing off his claws in an attempt to pique his interest, but he had very little interest in this power struggle.

If a practitioner focuses all their attention on this...

He might be able to become a Purple Mansion cultivator, but he could never become a Golden Core True Monarch.

The reason is simple: none of the True Lords Jiang Ming had ever met cared much about power.

Even the Emperor Zhou Jun, despite his high status, was able to set aside his airs and chat with me. Compared to him, the mindset of these princes was truly lacking...

"Moreover, I have eight hundred disciples, each of whom possesses unique skills."

Of course, compared to you, fellow Daoist, this is nothing but child's play. The strength of a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator is astonishing. Looking across the entire imperial city, there are only a handful of people with such cultivation.

I truly admire Fellow Daoist Jiang for being able to rank among these people at such a young age.

In my opinion, we might as well become friends, so we can look out for each other in the future...

He took out his sincerity from the storage ring.

The Third Prince looked confident. As a cultivator at the Purple Mansion Realm, he knew better than anyone what this realm lacked most.

That's why he chose to cater to their preferences.

They offered a considerable amount of valuable resources to win over Jiang Ming.

After taking the box and glancing at it, Jiang Ming's mood immediately improved. He had thought the Third Prince would be a generous person, but he hadn't expected him to be so generous.

With a single move, he created a fragment of the world!

This item is the key to cultivating the Purple Mansion Realm.

In the Purple Mansion Realm, the dantian transforms into a small world.

However, small worlds are inherently flawed, which is why world fragments are needed to fill in the gaps and continuously improve the space within the Purple Mansion.

When one is able to support an independent world with its own laws, it can be called the Perfection of the Purple Mansion.

In ancient times, this level of cultivation meant that one could break through to the Golden Core realm at any time; in a sense, such a person was also called a Pseudo-Core cultivator.

After all, they were only one step away from achieving the Golden Core stage.

However, ever since the Fruit Position Cave Heaven Cultivation System was born.

The value of a perfected Purple Mansion is greatly reduced.

After all, with a Golden Core True Monarch above one's head, even if one has the potential to break through to the Golden Core stage at the Purple Mansion Perfection stage, it is still just a hope.

When you really want to break through, those old fogies who have been in power for so long will show you what true depth and experience really mean...

"Thank you, Third Prince." Jiang Ming accepted the gift.

The third prince, beaming with joy, believed he had achieved his goal and took his leave with a cheerful air.

Unfortunately, the Third Prince was a simple-minded person and did not understand that accepting a gift does not mean that I agree to it.

After receiving all the guests and tallying up the spoils, Jiang Ming's expression turned strange.

The saying "When you're poor, no one cares even in the bustling city; when you're rich, even distant relatives come to fawn over you in the deep mountains" is truly accurate. Back in Tongzhou, even though he had some talent, no one came to flatter him like this.

Now, times have changed, and he has become a high-level cultivator in the Purple Mansion realm, with strength comparable to the ruler of a province. People flock to him to curry favor.

"Wow, so many treasures! You've really reaped a great harvest this time." Curious, they rushed over to take a look.

Cheng Ya glanced at it a few times and then turned her head away. At the same time, Jiang Ming selected a few usable treasures and distributed them to Ye Tao and the other person.

They were all at the peak of Foundation Establishment, having barely perfected their own cultivation paths. Now, they were still one small world away from the Purple Mansion Realm.

However, this thing is extremely sought after.

Whether they are at the Purple Mansion Realm or the Golden Core Realm, no one would let such an opportunity slip by.

If Jiang Ming hadn't possessed a secret cultivation realm, he likely wouldn't have been able to break through so smoothly.

Thinking of this, Jiang Ming felt a stirring in his heart.

Since the Wanfa Sect's most treasured artifact is a small world, does the Five Spirits Sect's Heavenly Mystery Cauldron also contain a mystery?

After a moment's thought, Jiang Ming quickly took out this long-sealed treasure, which was bound by the Blood Blade Ancestor's restriction.

Before reaching the Purple Mansion Realm, Jiang Ming was unable to break the restrictions.

Now that his cultivation level has passed the test, he can easily control this magical artifact.

Unfortunately, this treasure is different from the one in the refining secret realm.

This is not a complete space, so it cannot be called a small world.

It seems that the two of them will have to rely on themselves to reach the Purple Mansion realm.

The next day.

After tidying up his clothes, Jiang Ming, led by the Imperial Advisor, was able to see Zhou Jun again as he had hoped.

Dressed in a dragon robe, his entire body was bright yellow, making him look exceptionally noble.

In front of Jiang Ming, Zhou Jun did not appear overly authoritative. On the contrary, he simply smiled amiably and then waved his hand.

As a scorching and domineering image gradually formed in his mind.

Jiang Ming finally got his wish and got to eat the heavenly fire.

This is the strongest fire-elemental fruition.

It replaced the furnace fire that Jiang Ming had always cherished the moment it appeared.

The imagery of fire in the furnace is gradually being peeled away.

Jiang Ming frowned, somewhat at a loss.

He actually wanted to keep that image.

After all, the fire in the furnace is his true skill.

He actually wanted to keep that image.

After all, the fire in the furnace is his true skill.

As for the Heavenly Fire, although Zhou Jun has granted him the power to grasp the image of this supreme position, it is ultimately just a mirage, a reflection in the water or a flower in a mirror.

Countless failures have taught me that only what belongs to me is the best.

The fire from heaven is good, but what if Zhou Jun changes his mind or decides to kill him?

Even fire in the sky will instantly plunge into water, betraying itself.

"I'll keep the Furnace Fire for you." Luo Yushu silently put away Jiang Ming's Furnace Fire Daoist essence, weighing the treasure bottle in her hand with a sincere expression.

Seeing this, Jiang Ming did not refuse.

Rather than letting the Daoist energy within the furnace dissipate completely, it would be better to entrust it to the Imperial Preceptor for safekeeping.

After all, she still needs me. Before I break through to the Golden Core realm, I am definitely a reliable and trustworthy helper.

Seeing this, Zhou Jun smiled faintly, knowing that the two were wary of him, but he didn't care much about it.

Whether or not Jiang Ming believes in himself is his own business, and has nothing to do with him.

"Alright, you may leave. By the way, Grand Preceptor, I heard there's been some trouble in Ji Province. If you have time, could you go there for me and personally check on the situation?"

Recently, many forces have become increasingly restless.

The great calamity of a thousand years is drawing ever closer; we must be vigilant at all times…

After stating his demands, Zhou Jun leaned back on the dragon throne, squinted his eyes, and remained silent, seemingly deep in thought.

After bidding farewell to the Imperial Preceptor Luo Yushu, Jiang Ming returned to his quiet room and immediately took out the secret realm token given to him by the Second Princess.

Last time, he obtained the Dao of Yin and Yang through the Taiyin Secret Realm. This time, it is unknown what he will gain.

Just as they were about to activate the token, the sisters Zhuyu and Tinglan arrived to visit.

Having already been intimate with Jiang Ming, Tinglan no longer resisted him. Although she didn't actively act coquettishly, she was still somewhat alarmed when she looked at the token in his hand.

"That's too reckless! You haven't even figured out the details of this secret realm. How dare you act so recklessly? Do you even know where this secret realm leads?"

After a playful complaint, Tinglan was slightly displeased.

Zhu Yu was still as innocent as ever, her fingers touching her red lips, clapping her hands suddenly, exclaiming in surprise, "I remember now, this secret realm leads to the Great Wall of Dao Rhyme."

This is a great opportunity to hone your skills. Going in now allows you to try and fully grasp the imagery of celestial fire.

"Why are you in such a hurry to enter this secret realm? The Imperial Advisor instructed me to bring an even better one!"

"Wait here, let me introduce it to you." Tinglan earnestly instructed, showing off the dark black jade in her hand.

"This treasure leads to the most mysterious secret realm of the Great Zhou Dynasty, called Xiaoyao You, where the inheritance of ancient cultivators is located."

Moreover, no one else knows about this secret realm except the Imperial Advisor. It can be said that all the benefits here are the shared property of you and the Imperial Advisor…”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ming immediately showed excitement.

He understood what Tinglan meant.

The secret realm of Xiaoyao You is not under the control of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and it is the private property of the Imperial Preceptor. Now that Luo Yushu is willing to share it, it seems that he is gradually accepting her.

Thinking about this, Jiang Ming couldn't help but feel curious.

What would it feel like to have sexual relations with a Golden Core cultivator?

Feeling a little itchy, Jiang Ming looked at Zhu Yu and Ting Lan and decisively pounced on them.

"Damn it, I still have something to say, sob sob sob..." After being rebuked, Tinglan could no longer speak.

Meanwhile, Zhu Yu also found herself unable to escape the clutches of evil...