The imperial court, there's trouble!

The earlier blue bird not only brought news of Shangguan Siheng seeking an audience, but also delivered a cabinet memorial.

...

Twenty days later.

Mang Mountain.

Sima Lan bowed respectfully.

Beside him stood a youthful and vigorous general, with familiar features between his eyebrows.

This was Wei Xuan's great-nephew, Wei Ye.

He reported, "Your Majesty, over the past month, the spiritual energy of Mang Mountain's Ancestor Vein has continuously risen, and if this continues, it might soon transform into a First Rank Spirit Vein."

"Time waits for no one."

Chen Sansi looked at the sky, at the faintly visible sealing fissure, and closed his eyes heavily.

He formed his Golden Core at the mere age of forty-nine, an achievement that is as rare as phoenix feathers in the cultivation world over the millennia.

Lord Taishan formed his Golden Core at forty-seven.

But it should be noted, Chen Sansi did not start cultivating from childhood, but only embarked on the Immortal Path in his twenties, leaving a gap of ten years.

Removing those ten years, perhaps no one could achieve faster cultivation.

But still...

It is not enough!

At minimum, he must reach Nascent Soul and form a troop of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals with Nascent Soul Cultivators to qualify to protect a region in the cultivation world.

A conservative estimate for a hundred-year-old Nascent Soul still requires another fifty years.

That being said.

He indeed needs to find a way, using the righteous-demonic war, to negotiate with the Heavenly Water Saint Sect, to buy more time.

"Keep a close watch here and report to me immediately with any developments."

After giving this instruction, Chen Sansi took to the air once again.

Having not returned for several years, even though he could handle political affairs through a puppet, he ultimately needed to see things personally.

In Sky Wall City, Heavenly Soldiers and Generals undergo a review.

Since acquiring the Emperor's Breath Soil, the court has abundant resources, and with the aid of Spirit Gathering Arrays, parts of Sky Wall City can reach pseudo-second-tier spirit energy concentration, naturally elevating the cultivation of servants.

Wang Zhi, Deng Feng, and other martial arts practitioners of this generation have all advanced to the True Power Middle Stage.

The most outstanding among them being Sima Yao and the later up-and-comer Wang Li, who have already touched the brink of the True Power Late Stage.

Among the juniors, people like Su Can are mostly True Power Warriors too.

In terms of Immortal Path cultivators, Zhang Shun, Qi Cheng, Dongfang Jingxing, Zhou Weizhen, and others are also about to break through to the late-stage Foundation Establishment, beginning preparations for Core Formation.

Qu Lingchuan had long reached the late-stage Foundation Establishment, but lacking Spiritual Objects for Core Formation, came to request spirits upon learning of His Majesty's return.

Fire Ganoderma and Ma Lucao can be cultivated, but there's a shortage of Creation Jade Dew.

If it doesn't work, Chen Sansi plans to find a way to hunt a third-tier Demon Beast in the future and advised him to be patient and promised prioritization.

"Little Chengzi, remember, even if Qu Lingchuan forms a core in the future, he should not be entrusted with important duties."

The elderly Xu Wencai, needing assistance to walk, advised his disciple, "This person, back when stationed at Daze Fang City in Beiyang Dao, sold out his master for profit, raising prices multiple times with His Majesty, showing a clear lack of integrity."

"If that's the case..."

Qi Cheng said, "Why not just remove him entirely? This person may have good rank, but isn't it a waste to keep and even prepare Core Formation spiritual objects for him, according to His Majesty's intentions?"

"Firstly, His Majesty has always been a man of his word."

Xu Wencai earnestly instructed, "Secondly, if he is removed now, which Tianshui practitioner would dare defect to the Han Dynasty in the future? Keeping him is akin to buying a horse's bones with a thousand gold coins."

"I understand, Master," Qi Cheng pondered aloud.

"Little Chengzi," Xu Wencai spoke sincerely, "aside from experience in temperament, you are no less than me in all other aspects.

"They gave you the nickname 'Young Qilin,' but in my eyes, you are no longer immature."

"Master, please don't speak like this," Qi Cheng responded in fear and trepidation, "There is still much for a disciple to learn from the master."

"In terms of military tactics, strategy, governing, even in employing people, there's little left for me to teach you. However..."

Xu Wencai paused and said, "There is indeed a book that I should give you at the right opportunity."

"A book?" Qi Cheng asked curiously, "Is there still a book in Master's study that I haven't seen?"

"Don't get too excited, it may not be anything good. Whether you learn from it or not will be up to you when the time comes."

...

Langfeng Peak.

This place belongs to the Han Dynasty court and is used to rear spiritual beasts.

Chen Sansi left Qian Xun, Blue Bird, and White Jade Spirit Snake here to recuperate on their own.

They have all reached the late stage of the Mystical Body State and are close to forming a Demon Core.

Fortunately, the needed spiritual objects for Core Formation can be cultivated by the Emperor's Breath Soil, though surviving the Heavenly Tribulation will depend on them.

Gu Insect Devouring Magic Cicada is still in the Second-tier Middle Stage.

Devouring the residual mana of deceased cultivators is the fastest way for it to advance.

Unfortunately, prior in Si Xue Dao, whether on the public battlefield or in life-and-death encounters, Chen Sansi could not attend to feeding it and will have to find opportunities later.

[Skill: Beast Taming (Mastery)]

[Progress: 659/1000]

Chen Sansi summoned a bow and arrow and aimed towards the distant mountain peak, beginning to shoot arrows continuously.

In his spare time, he worked to improve various skills; the breakthrough of Arrow Tao Divine Skills was imminent.

"Boom, boom, boom—"

One by one, Golden Scale Flying Blades carried the vast mana of a Golden Core Cultivator, humming as they flew out, each impact causing a violent mana explosion.

Before long, the mountain peak in front of him was entirely leveled.

Yet Chen Sansi did not stop.

His archery speed increased, and his arm pulling the bowstring became a series of afterimages.

From a distance, it seemed as if more than one arm was drawing the bow; instead, four additional arms appeared!

Those arms, first shadowy and indistinct, gradually became clearer until they turned into four golden-light-condensed arms!

[Divine Skill: Arrow Tao (Second-tier)]

[Progress: 0/2000]

[Utility: Mysterious Spirit Six Arms]

[Mysterious Spirit Six Arms: Arrow Tao reaches a godlike level, the arrows unpredictable, achieving a sudden realization of Mysterious Spirit Six Arms, drawing the bow like rain.]

Simply put, exceeding the limits of shooting speed.

Raising the Purple Thunder Bow again, the six arms behind Chen Sansi drew the bowstrings like a gale, the arrows shot were dense enough to cover the sky, practically fighting like an army.

The key is...

It can be used for more than just shooting arrows!

"Clang—"

Many magic artifacts, summoned from the storage bag, appeared in the six hands, unpredictably attacking and defending in concert with Extreme Divine Power, with consumption of mana being their only drawback.

In just this short period, the technique drained nearly thirty percent of Chen Sansi's mana and true power, an astonishing result comparable to Triple Blood Burning!

Nevertheless, it was an unexpected delight.

He put away the four arms behind him and looked at the bow and arrow in his hand.

This bow and arrow, still at second-tier mid-grade, could no longer match Chen Sansi's realm, limiting his ability to fully exert his power.

He needed a replacement soon.

Stowing the bow and arrow away, he took to the air down the mountain.

In the royal palace.

The Chen Imperial Family, rare to gather.

Chen Yunxi, Xu Yunhuan have both become Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Chen Yunmei remains young, while Chen Yunchuan, in a few short years, reached the late stage of Qi Refining, nearing Foundation Establishment, displaying extraordinary talent.

For the disciples, Su Can and Yu Ji have both become True Power Warriors, and Yu Lie successfully established a foundation.

Chen Sansi felt deeply gratified.

He went to Prince Yu's residence to check on the eldest son's recent situation.

Since the last time, Chen Duhe has secluded himself for several years; even servants are no longer present, leaving it desolate.

The sight left him somewhat worried.

"Boom—"

Just as Chen Sansi stepped over the threshold, the sound of something breaking through the air reached his ears.

"Father, would you dare face me with True Power Early Stage?!"

He turned his head to see the disheveled Chen Duhe's fist charging at him, enveloped in towering Purple Energy!

Clearly, it was Incense Fire Power, yet displayed through the circulation of martial arts technique.

Incense Fire Martial Arts, a success!

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