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Chapter 1129: Chapter 1033: Dynasty_2
However, through this ordeal, Li Zhirui also discovered that the Substitution Technique was far more formidable than he had imagined; even Tribulation-Transcending Cultivators couldn’t detect any flaws!
Apart from danger, he also gained considerable benefits over these years, with substantial improvements in his realm and cultivation levels, especially his Dharma, which increased from twenty-five zhang to a full three zhang, bringing him one step closer to the thirty-three zhang barrier.
Among other gains, the most precious was eight-rank Taisui Meteoric Iron obtained from a meteor that fell from the sky!
It contained rich Wood Attribute Spiritual Energy and was incomparably hard, thus it was immediately merged by Li Zhirui into his Life-bound Magic Treasure, Thousand Spirits.
The process of acquiring the treasure was naturally not easy, but he managed to defeat most of the competing cultivators with the help of the power of Cave Heaven, successfully seized the Meteoric Iron, and at the moment of acquisition, escaped into the spatial dimensions with ease.
"After spending so many years in Falling Star State, it’s time to leave," Li Zhirui murmured.
His cultivation level had improved steadily, but over these decades, Li Zhirui had explored all the accessible places, leaving only extremely dangerous locations.
With his current cultivation level, forcibly exploring these places not only would yield no benefits but could also result in injuries. Naturally, Li Zhirui would not engage in such a losing endeavor.
Having made up his mind, Li Zhirui left the rented Cave Mansion where he lived for many years and headed towards the city outskirts.
"Breaking news! A mortal has actually killed a Nascent Soul Cultivator, a Divine Transformation Sect demanded justice, but in an onslaught by several elders, all the dispatched cultivators except one Divine Transformation managed to escape alive!"
Walking on the bustling street, Li Zhirui and the nearby cultivators all heard this news.
"What?!"
"How is this possible!"
"Since when could mortals actually kill Divine Transformation cultivators?"
If it were Qi Cultivation or Foundation Establishment, being ambushed by a large mortal army, perhaps not escaping would result in death amidst a sea of people.
But a mortal killing a Nascent Soul, followed by several cultivators set out for revenge, only to be killed by a few elders, these two incidents sound totally unbelievable!
Only Li Zhirui knew the truth and was quite surprised himself; he hadn’t expected that after decades, the Daqian Dynasty would emerge and step forth on the East Continent stage.
Looking at it, the Daqian Dynasty had developed quite well over the years, otherwise, they wouldn’t suddenly appear on the territories surrounded by cultivators.
Unknown to Li Zhirui, it was precisely because of the Jade Slip he compiled based on his previous life’s memories that enabled the rapid growth of the Daqian Dynasty, particularly in terms of food and population!
The former won the hearts of the people for the dynasty, while the latter increased the number of citizens who, growing up enjoying the dynasty’s benefits, naturally held the dynasty in high regard.
Other improvements brought advantages, and the Daqian Dynasty naturally developed rapidly.
"It’s true! That Divine Transformation Cultivator said it himself! He’s still injured now."
Amidst the incessant skepticism, that person unconsciously raised his voice, saying: "He also said, those mortals somehow learned some bizarre techniques, which are very lethal."
"Pfft!"
Upon hearing this, a lot of cultivators burst into laughter, not believing what was said, thinking it was just made-up stories.
Li Zhirui shook his head secretly, others might not understand, but how could he not know? After thinking, he didn’t rush to leave since the surroundings were becoming lively, and perhaps it might bring him the opportunity he needed.
In the coming period, there would likely be frequent news of cultivator families or sects being destroyed by mortals.
Since the Daqian Dynasty chose to emerge, they must seize a large amount of territory before the Immortal Realm forces could react, further enhancing their own power; otherwise, once those Immortal Realm forces took action, it would be difficult for them.
And the situation developed indeed as Li Zhirui guessed; taking advantage of the cultivators’ unawareness, the Daqian Dynasty struck in all directions with the speed of thunder, rapidly destroying several neighboring cultivator forces and incorporating their territories into their own.
Therefore, more and more cultivators fled to Falling Star State, and from their accounts, the understanding and insights into those strange mortals with the ability to kill cultivators deepened.
They were merely mortals, yet because of possessing unique powers, they had the capability to kill cultivators.
Moreover, in certain specific situations, their strength could become even more formidable.
The earthly army therein was even more remarkable; a large army composed of thousands of mortals, under the command of the General, surprisingly produced a kind of phenomenon, and had a very strong suppressing effect on Cultivators.
That day, another significant piece of news came.
The Yunshan Sect, a once glorious Mahayana sect, was just eradicated by the Daqian Dynasty!
Its vast territory, and all its manpower, were annexed by the Daqian Dynasty.
"Truly daring!" Li Zhirui couldn’t help but exclaim upon hearing this.
Without much doubt or contemplation, he knew it was an intentional move by the Yunshan Sect, just to take the Daqian Dynasty further.
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Daqian Dynasty.
"Finally, this last step is completed, the dynasty can be elevated!" exclaimed an official, brimming with excitement.
Besides him, everyone was immensely excited; after so many years of effort, the time to reap the rewards had arrived. Just one more step, and they would no longer have to worry about being killed by ordinary cultivators.
"The auspicious time has arrived!"
A sharp voice suddenly rang out.
The king, dressed in court garments and wearing a lapis crown, slowly walked toward a ritual altar.
Compared to decades ago, the king was more mature. He was plainly a mortal, yet showed no signs of aging.
But this was nothing too shocking, for there were many methods in the Primal Spirit Realm that could extend life.
The king ascended a pre-built altar, reciting the florid declaration written by a talented official, following step-by-step the procedures recorded by the Human Dao Dynasty without any mistakes.
As the king stamped the Jade Seal upon a golden book bound with jade, a tremendous tremor suddenly occurred between heaven and earth, but it was fleeting, and most beings did not notice anything at all.
All the great abilities of the Immortal Realm opened their eyes and expended all their methods to investigate the cause of the tremor, yet they could find no reason, and could only instruct their disciples and family members to pay extra attention to any abnormalities between heaven and earth.
"Daqian Dynasty, accomplished!"
As the final word was uttered, many phenomena appeared around the king: peasants farming, warriors fighting, scholars teaching, traders selling... all facets of human life manifested within.
But eventually, all transformed into beams of Spirit Light, which entered into the Jade Seal before the king.
And the originally ordinary Jade Seal, after merging these phenomena, also became extraordinary, as though it contained some terrifying power, yet it seemed just like an ordinary seal.
At the same time, the legal network of the Daqian Empire... the Human Dao legal network of the Daqian Empire, glowing brightly and rapidly, spread rapidly, covering all except some remote areas!
"Hahaha!" The king, holding the Jade Seal, felt the entire world within his grasp and could not help but laugh uproariously.
And those officials behind him also felt an extraordinary power, joy appearing on their faces; they had no Spiritual Roots and could not cultivate.
But now, they had a path to command power and even a chance at immortality!
"Return to the capital! Newly annexed areas must be quickly secured!"
The king quickly calmed down, his voice stern: "During this time, we’ve made such a big move, those cultivators will definitely not give up easily!"
"Your Majesty, should we choose an auspicious time to honor the former emperors, as well as the princes, and major officials? If they became deities of the Human Dao, they could also help alleviate the pressure brought by cultivators," a royal official cautiously suggested.
Over the years, the king had already seized control of the entire court, and the so-called Prime Minister was simply no match for him. Naturally, everyone greatly feared him.
"Indeed, Uncle Emperor speaks wisely. However, this is no small matter and will consume the dynasty’s luck and the faith of its people. With a great enemy present, we should concentrate all efforts against our foes, only consecrating a portion for now. The specifics need Uncle Emperor to coordinate with the Imperial Clan Court, the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of Personnel to come up with a proper method," he said.
"This minister obeys the order!"
