Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

Inside the ancestral hall, the old Taoist priest sat cross-legged with his head bowed, wiping the Celestial Master's sword with his robes.

On Zhang Xun's ancestral tablet, the character "Zhang" was illuminated inch by inch by a mysterious light.

[A sublime and awe-inspiring force is about to cross latitudes and crush everything in its path.]

【Boom! 】

[Upon witnessing this, the other ancestral tablets also began to move.]

[He leaped up immediately, rushing towards Zhang Xunzhi's ancestor like a fluttering leaf.]

In an instant, its memorial tablet was firmly suppressed.

On the long table, a small mountain of memorial tablets was piled up.

The visuals are both horrifying and absurd.

Even the Dao Ancestor, upon seeing this, would probably consider severing ties with the Celestial Master's lineage.

Amidst the mountain of memorial tablets, a glimmer of light peeks through the cracks.

[Then it was suppressed by the other ancestors.]

Finally, Zhang Xunzhi, the patriarch, calmed down and shook off the burly men.

Ignoring the old Taoist priest, he returned to his master's side to investigate.

[Adopting an attitude of utter disdain.]

[Jingzhou border.]

[With thunder magic in hand and the blessing of the Heavenly Guardian's fortune, the rebellious black rain falls.]

Pei Qingyu will stay by your side.

[His usually perfect expression faltered for a moment.]

[Subtly move a little distance away.]

The ripples that had previously stirred my heart instantly fell silent.

I suddenly realized I'd been completely blinded by greed and utterly misled.

[It's unbelievable that I would have such fantasies about you.]

"If Your Excellency were to use your thunder magic to summon clouds and rain and enter Jingzhou, it would disrupt the current situation and cause unpredictable changes."

Pei Qingyu finally remembered.

[You asked me what you wanted to do.]

[He quickly tried to offer some words of advice and comfort.]

"Qingyu swore an oath with her sword heart that she would ensure Xiang Che treats the people well after taking control of Jingzhou."

As you pace forward, you hear, beneath the shroud of black rain, the people shouting their revered titles.

[From afar, the sounds of Chen Chao and Mang's welcoming greetings.]

[And the inexplicable and mysterious changes at the Celestial Master's Mansion.]

[Keep moving forward.]

[In a deep voice, he asked, "In your opinion, when will the battle for Jingzhou be decided?"]

Pei Qingyu is neither a military strategist nor a master strategist, so it's difficult for her to make a judgment.

But a lofty position and a broad vision.

[Make it clear to her.]

The conflict between Xiang Che and Chen Chao involves forces from Bingzhou and Yangzhou, and secretly involves a power struggle between the Jingxin Sword Sect and the Demonic Sect.

Despite Xiang Che's domineering military power.

The game remains undecided in a short period of time.

Even whether Xiang Che can win is uncertain.

You chuckled silently.

The implication left Pei Qingyu unsure how to respond.

"I am here on imperial orders to patrol the heavens, not to quell a rebellion."

"Xiang Che and Chen Chao are vying for control of Jingzhou, and their military struggle is unavoidable; I will not interfere."

"But the war is fraught with danger, and even the slightest aftershocks are unbearable suffering for the common people."

Therefore…

You stopped and glanced sideways.

"I only protect the people; I don't influence the situation."

Pei Qingyu quickly weighed the options in her mind.

She also heard Chen Chao's loud and respectful welcome.

[They've already made their subservient stance towards you clear.]

[Besides fear, there's probably also a hidden scheme to leverage their influence.]

[If you can participate in the battle for Jingzhou.]

[Using the power you control, your status, your resources, and your methods.]

This is enough to help them turn the tide, defeat Xiang Che, sweep through Jingzhou, and even annex the province.

[After Pei Qingyu figured out the key point...]

[We have decided to no longer try to dissuade or hinder your actions.]

Because I fear I might force you into a desperate, reckless situation.

Now you promise to only protect the common people and not interfere in the situation.

This is the best possible outcome, even with compromise.

"Qingyu understands. She will relay Daozi's words to Xiang Che, and he will understand."

[Pei Qingyu's words.]

Redefine your identity.

[A contemporary Daoist disciple of the Celestial Master's Mansion.]

View your actions as an act of charity and salvation by the Celestial Master's Mansion.

[And it was guaranteed that Xiang Che would agree to the results of your discussions.]

"Thank you for your trouble, fairy."

Pei Qingyu, with graceful bearing, bowed to you in farewell before transforming into an ethereal fairy and departing.

【Um? 】

"You're leaving already?"

What happened to the promise of giving the fairy away for free?

You witness her ethereal figure and hear her soft laughter.

During this time, you have had numerous opportunities to test and exploit Pei Qingyu's weaknesses.

But in the end, it didn't happen.

It's too early to say for sure, given the current situation.

Your beloved senior sister has just disappeared, now in unknown territory.

Whether they can escape is uncertain.

But it is clearly still "there".

By the same token, there might be even more cunning old foxes hiding in the Tranquil Sword Pavilion.

This is unlikely.

[Because you believe that before your senior sister left, she would definitely have made arrangements for the Holy Sect.]

They even took the former head of the Jingxin Sword Sect with them.

[Since Pei Qingyu is not yet ready to be utilized.]

Therefore, you are not in a hurry to retaliate.

[To avoid being detected as suspicious.]

Pei Qingyu is gone.

The two of you and the cat head towards the Celestial Master's Mansion, using your power to defy fate and reverse the people's condition.

[Yu Ci and Xu Kun (Black Cat)]

[After I saw you hold the Thunder Seal again.]

[After recovering for a while, he was immediately crushed by Chongyue.]

[On the verge of collapse.]

[He couldn't hide his worry.]

Xiang Che received a message from Pei Qingyu, therefore he did not stop your actions.

Chen Chao noticed that you hadn't replied to his greeting.

I understand your thoughts immediately.

[We will not hinder, support, or disturb.]

Both sides tacitly ignore you, then shift the battlefield to the wilderness and deep mountains.

Keep the flames of war away from the people.

The invisible constraints initially made Chen Chaomang endure a period of hardship.

Because they lost their ability to maneuver and outflank, they were forced to engage in several head-on battles with Xiang Che.

The losses are considerable.

Later, Xiang Che became hesitant and raging incompetence.

Because Chen Chaomang found a way to deal with it.

[Use your rule against disturbing the peace to break up the battlefront into smaller, more manageable parts.]

[They played hide-and-seek with Xiang Che.]

They would launch a surprise attack every now and then, then immediately retreat.

Enraged, Xiang Che gripped his halberd and roared incessantly all day long.

A mountain path through the forest, drizzling with dark rain.

Your ethereal and unpredictable steps grew heavier and heavier.

The scale of the rebellion that would reverse the fate of the people of Jingzhou was not as enormous as before.

But for your situation, which is extremely intense.

[Like the last straw.]

[Yu Ci and Xu Kun are terrified that you might suddenly kneel down and shatter at any moment.]

A light rain fell, and a thin mist hung over the mountains.

[It gives your complexion an almost translucent whiteness.]

You suddenly look up and gaze into the distance.

[A glimmer of joy appeared in her deep, serene eyes.]

[Mount Zhenwu is in the distance; we're almost at the Celestial Master's Mansion.]

Your sluggish steps are much lighter now.

A bright smile spread across his lips.

[Trampled upon, mud and puddles splashed up; her empty right sleeve fluttered in the wind.]

[Shortly afterward, we arrived at Zhenwu Mountain.]

Climb the familiar long bluestone steps.

"Master! I'm back! Did everyone miss me?"

Your voice is melodious and pleasant, and your smile is genuine.

Then we arrived at the ancestral hall and pushed open the door.

The smile on her face froze instantly.

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