Second Year of Shenwu.

The news that East Splendor Daoist True Monarch dashed through the six paths of the Demon Sect alone, fought against two great corpse-awakened Immortals, and subdued the Buddhist Sect suddenly thundered through the Cultivation World!

Every Cultivator who heard of it was dumbfounded, agape and speechless with amazement.

Although East Splendor Daoist True Monarch was once considered the foremost Primordial Spirit and perhaps later the first Dharma Body, that was… an Immortal!

The difference between Immortals and mortals is as vast as the gap between the clouds and the mud!

If it had not been so difficult, then the Loose Cultivators by the East Sea would not have been driven out of the essence land of Central Earth, dared not to take a step into Central Earth even when invited by the Imperial Family with corpse-awakened Immortals as their guarantors!

Without the corpse-awakened Immortals, no one could influence the situation of the Second Yan Han Empire!

And now, an exception had emerged!

That was the leader of the Supreme Dragon and Tiger Sect, East Splendor Daoist True Monarch!

Taiping Sect.

Taiping Guangmiao True Monarch looked at the intelligence in his hands, finding himself at a loss for words: "Dharma Body battling a Demon Immortal? This younger brother… no, Brother Zhong is truly formidable!"

He had always been blunt in speech, never minding his words even after receiving a life-saving grace, still referring to Zhong Shenxiu as an older brother.

But now, he was willing to admit being the lesser, playfully taking the role of the younger brother.

"Indeed… It seems the Second Yan Han Empire has indeed returned to its former glory… Heh, I suppose I must attend that assembly…"

Taiping Guangmiao True Monarch suddenly heard a subtle voice in his ear.

"I've heard that even the combined efforts of those two old friends couldn't bring him down, instead, each suffered a small setback… The current True Monarch is now considered the foremost person in Yan Han. With such an individual, it would be possible to return the Empire to its peak prosperity, only, the Imperial Family might not be so willing, keke…"

For such a world, the rise and fall of a major power truly depended on the decisions of a supreme being.

And upon hearing the last sentence with its mocking tone, Taiping Guangmiao True Monarch couldn't help but ponder deeply.

...

Imperial City.

Changluo Palace.

"Our brother-in-law, East Splendor Daoist True Monarch… truly, like this…"

Emperor Shenwu gazed at the report in his hand, unsure of what to do.

Opposite him were Unity True Monarch and Nine Spirit Dragon Mother Primordial Monarch, both similarly shocked.

"Thank goodness… The True Monarch is one of our own Imperial Family."

Emperor Shenwu let out a sigh of relief: "With this, we can push forward the plan to unify the domestic forces..."

"Report!"

Just then, a shrill eunuch's voice rang from outside.

"What is it? Did I not say that unless the sky falls and the earth splits, do not interrupt my conversation with the two elders?"

Emperor Shenwu's brow furrowed, the authority he wielded to take lives or grant them instantly making the guards outside shiver.

"Your Majesty, urgent reports from all the provinces state that the Green King, Primordial King, Changming Yuanzong, Huhe Mountain, and other forces have all submitted letters of allegiance and tributes..."

The eunuch continued.

"What?"

Emperor Shenwu was shocked and then overjoyed.

His reign as Emperor had been truly miserable, with the land falling apart and rebel kings arising shortly after he took the throne. The empire looked much like one in its last days.

But unexpectedly, in just one night, the situation changed.

All the major lords from across the land were returning to his rule, as if the Second Yan Han Empire was once again favored by destiny.

"Destiny! Destiny?"

Emperor Shenwu suddenly felt an epiphany, looking at the inscrutable expression of Unity True Monarch and feeling a jolt of fear.

Since ancient times, the heavenly mandate has been a high and unanswerable question.

However, the heavenly mandate of the Second Yan Han Empire is now essentially that person's will!

Although this is good news, East Splendor Daoist True Monarch is not, after all, of true Imperial bloodline.

In the long run, how could this continue?

Even the progeny of the other party might someday vie for the right to the great treasure!

In a real feudal ancient dynasty, let alone a Prince Consort, once a princess was married off, she would be an outsider, and her children would not possibly have an inheritance right.

But this world is different, having a Corpse-Resolved Immortal as the greatest confidence.

If one cannot inherit, others could establish another empire!

"What... what should we do?"

Emperor Shenwu suddenly felt that his previous joy was gone without a trace.

"Emperor, you are a wise man; you should understand the advantages and disadvantages," said the melodious voice of Nine Spirit Dragon Mother Primordial Monarch. "This Primordial Monarch doesn't care about your thoughts, but when facing him, you must not show the slightest hint, even if he wants to be emperor, you must agree with a smile!"

As a Dharma Body True Monarch, Nine Spirit Dragon Mother Primordial Monarch is far more practical than Emperor Shenwu.

And, she knew even more how terrifying a Corpse-Resolved Immortal could be!

"And in fact, what kind of person is East Splendor Daoist True Monarch? To him, your throne is like a dead mouse..."

Unity True Monarch said, "For now, let's just consider it as if we've invited a Supreme Elder to preside over us. With this calculation, we have actually made a huge profit."

"Yes... When we originally sought to win him over, we never expected him to be so... so... outstanding."

Nine Spirit Dragon Mother Primordial Monarch was at a loss for words.

...

"Hehe..."

Zhong Shenxiu had been eavesdropping on the entire discussion, nodding his head, feeling it was fairly acceptable.

These rulers were still fairly rational, so he swaggered out.

This was an extremely terrifying scene!

Not to mention the many experts in the Imperial Palace, the myriad great formations, and even some guarded by Spiritual Treasures — even the closest Unity and Dragon Mother, the two great Dharma Bodies, did not notice the slightest, that during their secret discussion, Zhong Shenxiu had been observing and listening by their side!

"Speaking of which... an empire, I've never really cared for, of course, I can't bring myself to grab the foundation from my brother-in-law..."

Zhong Shenxiu curled his lips and returned to his own mansion.

Now, having become the foremost person in the Yan Han realm, his feeling was — no feeling at all.

Since he had fully digested the unique divinity, he knew that if he wished, he could turn the Second Yan Han Empire upside down, but that was entirely meaningless.

Even for a Corpse-Resolved Immortal, what could it be in the eyes of a True God?

They are just a bunch of frogs at the bottom of a well!

Having surpassed a Corpse-Resolved Immortal, he didn't need to care about Them anymore but needed to set his sights on a higher realm.

For example... True God!

'I have a premonition... not divination, but big data analysis... that once I ascend to True God, I will inevitably cross a certain boundary, attracting even more attention...'

'Since that's the case, why not take advantage of this unique state to gain more benefits... like, scavenging more unique divinity!'

'This East-West battle is the perfect stage!'

A flicker of expectation crossed Zhong Shenxiu's eyes.

Devouring Da Mo's divinity, as well as the secrets of True Gods obtained from the original texts, had given him some knowledge of the realms beyond True God.

For instance, even a True God needs unique divinity, but there is the issue of compatibility.

An example was the 'Damp Bone Forest,' a derivative of unique divinity that once caused an old battle of gods, yet The Master of the Gate was not interested.

The reason was that it could complete some authority and make up for the shortcomings of the old gods but was useless for The Master of the Gate.

"So... after True God, in order to advance, is it necessary to complete and digest more unique divinities that match oneself?"

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