Chapter 122: Returning to Familiar Grounds
remedied.Elder Xia's last battle, slaying the Rule God King of the Huan Shan Divine Clan, has undoubtedly put him in the eyes of all tribes. This time, he will first stay within the clan to cultivate...The hills were destroyed.
...caused a slight tremor to the capital city.
After all, testing formations carries a lot of weight, and with it being so close to the capital city, it's impossible not to attract attention.
But because it couldn't stir up fermentation, the Demon Suppression Division used its power to suppress this news.
On the other side.
After Lu Yuan and the others left, Qing Yi did not return with them, but stayed behind with Shen Changqing.
The two stood in silence, watching the hillside ahead that had already vanished halfway.
"Your Majesty, have you successfully opened up a celestial cave"
Qingyi suddenly spoke, although it was a question, her tone was full of certainty.
At first glance, he could tell that Shen Changqing had already opened up his own heaven.
As a holy soldier of the human imperial court, Qingyi deeply understands how difficult the process of opening up a heavenly cave is.
Tens of millions of years ago, many human tribes were able to successfully open up celestial realms.
That being said,
what is the reason
It was with the help of a powerful human warrior.
After all, although it is said that opening up a blessed realm is difficult, if there is a powerful enough existence to help out, with its supreme power to open up the blessed realm, the success rate is very high.
Now it's different.
The strongest among the human race have disappeared.
Strictly speaking, the other party is currently the strongest among humans.
Even without the help of any strong individuals and with no Chaos Stone tablet suppressing the cave heaven, he was still able to successfully open up a cave heaven and enter its tenth level.
That's all.
... enough to shock everyone.
When Qingyi saw Shen Changqing, she was also taken aback. However, she did not show it.
This is the moment.
After everyone had left, I finally spoke the words I had been holding back.
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“Your insight is remarkable, as expected, nothing can escape your notice.”
“I didn't expect you to succeed even after losing the Chaos Stone Tablet. It’s rare for someone to open up a cave heaven by themselves without the assistance of powerful individuals, especially when it was placed in the Human Clan Imperial Court."
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In the absence of a Chaos Stone Tablet to suppress the cave heaven, no one could open a cave heaven.
To be honest, I really didn't expect you to successfully open up a cave heaven!
Qingyi's complexion was complex.
Just as the Shinto needs a carrier to open up the divine kingdom, the Dongtian also needs the Chaos Stone Tablet to stabilize itself.
No one has ever been able to open up a cave heaven without the Chaos Stone Tablet.
And.
He was very certain.
On Shen Changqing's person, there was only a chaotic stone tablet.
That chaotic stone tablet had already been consumed during the repair of the Void Realm.
Shen Changqing heard this and just smiled faintly: "I unexpectedly obtained a chaotic stone tablet in another place, so I was able to successfully open up the cave heaven."
He didn't say anything about the panel.
This is a secret of one's own, a secret to be guarded even unto death.
Not to mention Qingyi, even someone close wouldn't possibly expose this secret.
That's it.
Shen Changqing merely casually made up an excuse. Whether the other party believed it or not wasn't a big deal.
"Unexpectedly found a chaotic stone tablet somewhere else"
As expected, a strange expression appeared on Qingyi's face.
Chaos Stone Tablet.
No matter when it is placed, it is a priceless treasure.
If something can be obtained easily, it wouldn't be considered a treasure.
However.
He was doubtful, but it was clear that the other party didn't want to delve deeper into this issue, so he didn't press further. Instead, he changed the subject.
“After opening up the celestial cave, the focus was on comprehending the laws. Once upon a time, a particularly gifted individual spent only a hundred years comprehending three thousand laws, condensing them into the core of the celestial cave, and thus breaking through to a higher realm.”
"A hundred years"
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Shen Changqing's heart trembled.
He knows better than anyone how difficult the process of comprehending the laws is.
Of the four laws in the Fleshly Heavenly Cave, only two are truly understood through one's own enlightenment.
Among them.
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The Law of the Milky Way was able to be comprehended thanks to the rewards given by the Tower of Ascension.
However, the understanding of the Annihilation Blade Dao Law came during the process of opening up the heavenly cave.
It can be seen.
This is a test.
It's incredibly difficult to truly understand the laws of nature.
Don't even talk about a hundred years. Even if he relied on himself, even if it were a thousand years, Shen Changqing wouldn't have the confidence to comprehend three thousand laws.
Qing Yi smiled and said: "Over countless years, the human race has produced countless prodigies. It's not surprising that there are those who stand out from the crowd."
And the fastest condensation of a core within a heaven's cave does not necessarily represent the highest limit.
Though the speed at which the Emperor gathered energy for his celestial core wasn't particularly fast, he became one of the Five Emperors. The genius who had condensed their celestial core within a hundred years has already perished long ago.
Shen Changqing nodded in agreement upon hearing this.
Indeed.
The speed of one's practice doesn't determine anything.
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Even if someone is a genius, if they can't make it to the end, it's nothing.
"Have any of you learned the name of that genius"
"Name"
Qingyi fell into deep thought.
After a long while.
He came back to his senses: “I think his name was Yi…Yi Shen Dao, that’s right, Yi Shen Dao!”
As Qing Yi spoke, her voice became more and more certain.
What is Yishen Dao
Upon hearing this name, Shen Changqing's expression also became subtle.
"The name 'Eishin Dao' is rather unusual."
"Normal, many powerful people's names were given to themselves later. As for their original names, who could possibly know"
Qingyi was used to it.
A name is just a label, it's nothing special.
> Take it however you want.
Shen Changqing nodded slightly, acknowledging the other's words: "Then, what exactly happened to the Yishen Dao that the senior mentioned"
“He seems to have been killed by countless races... Anyway, I don't remember clearly. Back then, his hundred-year effort to condense the core of the cave heaven shook the imperial court, so his death also caused quite a stir.”
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But what exactly the situation is, remains unknown.
Qingyi's answer was ambiguous.
Shen Changqing silently wrote down the name "Yi Shen Dao," then asked some more questions about the Tianji Formation. After that, he left with Qingyi.
After returning to the Demon Suppression Division, he went to find Dongfang Zhao alone.
The main objective.
Just a quick rundown on the Demon Sealing Tower.
Although Dongfang Zhao was puzzled by Shen Changqing's request to increase the resource supply of Feng Mo Ge for the Zhen Mo Si, he didn't say much and nodded in agreement.
Just the other day, they gave us a large amount of resources. Now, it wouldn't be a problem to give some to the Demon Sealing Pavilion.
In addition.
That Something must have come out of the Sealed Demon Pavilion's research that would make Shen Changqing care so much.
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You need to know that.
Since its establishment, the Demon Sealing Pavilion has made new research breakthroughs every time, which have brought considerable benefits to the Qin Dynasty.
To this, how could Dongfang Zhao have a reason to refuse.
After some simple discussion.
Shen Changqing left the Town Demon Division and traveled to other parts of the Great Qin Empire.
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There's no way.
Instead of staying in the Demon Suppression Division to train in seclusion, it would be better to experience the red dust and travel the world. This way, I could also get closer to nature and thus comprehend a few divine skills.
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Compared to seclusion.
Near to nature, and one can more easily comprehend divine mysteries.
Now, what he lacks most are two things: divine powers and source points.
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If the former isn't possible for now, let's start with divine powers first.
"Did he leave the capital"
In the imperial study of the palace, Gu Xing put down the book in his hand, his expression calm.
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The Eastern Emperor stated, “Yesterday, Shen Zhen went on leave from the capital city. His whereabouts are elusive and even Tiancha Wei cannot detect his movements at all. No one can confirm where he is now.”
"It's normal that Tian Cha Wei Jue couldn't detect him. With his strength, who in the world could track him down"
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Shen Changqing's strength, among the human race, none could compare to even half of it.
That is the true supreme powerhouse.
The other party leaving the capital, he didn't worry about their safety, after all, who among humankind could pose a threat to them.
What Gu Xing was truly worried about was that someone would recklessly provoke the other party, leading to unnecessary bloodshed.
But after thinking about it.
He also wasn't too worried.
With Shen Changqing's reputation, it is estimated that there is no one in the world who has not heard of him, nor anyone who does not open their eyes.
“From the barbarian side, we now have confirmed news.”
"Gu Xing changed the subject: 'I dispatched envoys to the barbarian tribes and personally met with that barbarian god. Although his words showed some displeasure towards my great Qin, he did indeed have a heart of submission.'"
The next question is how to deal with barbarians.
"Barbarians have always clashed with the mighty Qin. Over the years, countless Qin people have died at the hands of barbarians, and countless barbarians have perished at the hands of the Qin. "
Such hatred cannot be easily eradicated simply by barbarians submitting.
Logically speaking, our mighty Qin Dynasty is powerful enough to eradicate the barbarians. However, that barbarian god was a strong warrior of an ancient human race, and now he willingly submits. If we were to raise arms against him again, it would only weaken the internal strength of our Great Qin.
Oriental Emperor pondered for a moment, then spoke his thoughts on the current situation.
The hatred between the Qin Dynasty and the barbarians can be traced back to the time when the Qin Dynasty was founded.
Therefore.
To truly solve this issue is not an easy task.
The subjugation of barbarians doesn't necessarily mean the end of grudges.
Whether it is the Qin Dynasty or the barbarians themselves, this hatred cannot be easily eliminated.
As for right and wrong, the two sides don't inherently have absolute right or wrong; they are merely matters of perspective.
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From the perspective of the barbarians, their homeland is harsh and unforgiving. Without reinforcements from elsewhere, they would starve every year. Therefore, for them, invasion is a matter of survival.
But from the Qin's perspective, the barbarians' constant rampage in the Great Wilderness Prefecture was extremely detrimental.
In the Great Wilderness Prefecture, if you ask ten commoners, eleven will want to exterminate the barbarian tribes.
Such hatred.
The only thing that can truly resolve it is time.
“Your Majesty, as you know, the human race is not in a favorable position among the myriad heavens. Any matter that could potentially deplete our internal strength must be carefully considered.”
In my opinion, it would be better not to take any major actions against the barbarians for now and simply maintain the current state.
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At this point, Dongfang Zhao raised a teacup from his side, took a sip of the spiritual tea, and then continued:
“Hatred is inherited through bloodlines, and it also fades with them. The hatred between the Qin Dynasty and the barbarians came to a halt two decades ago. In another few decades or centuries, those who truly experienced the wars would have passed away, and the hatred would gradually fade.”
"... I wonder, Your Majesty, if what I have said is amiss"
Gu Xing fell silent.
After a moment, he finally nodded in agreement.
"Dongfang Zhenzhousuo is right, let's keep the barbarians as they are for now. Also, you sent a message earlier saying that the ancestral veins will be fully restored in about a month."
I've calculated the time, and quite a bit of it has passed.
"As for matters concerning the Human Royal Court, is there anything else you think needs to be added"
"Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, the Qin Empire has achieved a great deal. With our current strength, no other force can possibly hinder the emergence of Your Imperial Throne. From now on, Your Majesty simply needs to proceed step by step."
And that's all there is left.
The Eastern Emperor smiled faintly.
Times have changed.
With the current strength of the Qin Dynasty, there's really no need to overthink it.
> Do everything step by step and focus on the important things. The rest is just trivial.
“Lin'an City!”
Ahead, the city wall stretched endlessly. Shen Changqing looked at the scene before him, which felt strangely familiar, and had already recognized the identity of this city.
Lin'an City!
After I entered the Demon Slayer Corps, the first place I was sent on a mission.
It was here that he witnessed the terrifying and cruel nature of demons, treating commoners like pigs and dogs, ready to slaughter them at will.
Since then, Shen Changqing had never come to Lin'an City again.
Now, revisiting this place, I can't help but feel a different kind of emotion.
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He passed through the guards' inspection without making a sound, already inside the city.
The sound of loud hawking and selling.
From both sides of the street, it entered my ears.
The street was still the same street, but the people were no longer the same.
Several decades.
All that is left are things changing and people parting ways.
Shen Changqing strolled leisurely through the city, listening to the conversations of the people around him and observing the expressions of passersby. He could thus get a general sense of what was happening in the city.
"It seems that Fu Mo Sheng is indeed quite good at being an official."
For decades in Lin'an City, there haven't been many complaints, but rather things have improved compared to before.
Shen Changqing pondered in his heart.
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From the rambling conversations of common folk, he could accurately discern important information.
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But in the mouths of those commoners, it let him know that the current county magistrate was still the same Fu Mo Sheng from back then.
Moreover.
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Although some people in the populace have grievances against him, most hold a favorable view. This shows that it is possible to discern whether the current magistrate of Lin'an City is good or bad.
That's what he thought.
Shen Changqing continued walking through the city. After a while, he arrived at the yamen.
He kept walking, his feet never stopping, straight toward the inside of the yamen.
As I passed by the two constables, neither of them seemed to notice me at all, as if no one had walked past.
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This approach.
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This is a spatial ability Shen Changqing developed after understanding the laws of space. It allows him to use the surrounding space to conceal his figure.
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Actually, this method doesn't have much effect. Any cultivator with some skill can sense something amiss.
For ordinary people, or cultivators below the Heavenly Immortal realm, it would be quite beneficial.
After entering the yamen.
He came into the hall.
The court was now in session. Sitting on the main seat was a middle-aged man dressed in official robes and with a long beard.
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Though decades have passed, Shen Changqing can still recognize the other person.
Pay respects to Fu Mosheng!
Magistrate of Lin'an City.
Compared to decades ago, the other party has simply matured a lot. There isn't much change in their appearance.
Upon him, he felt the fluctuation of True Qi.
“Grandmaster”
Shen Changqing's expression was slightly surprised. This person had actually already reached the Grandmaster level.
On second thought, he was relieved again.
Martial arts academies are now spread throughout the land, and martial arts are no longer a monopoly of a few. Any member of the human race can practice martial arts. If Fu Mo was born with exceptional talent, achieving the rank of Grandmaster in twenty years wouldn't be impossible.
Turning his gaze away from Fu Mo Sheng, Shen Changqing looked at the people below.
Covered in blood, emitting a nauseating smell, his meridians were severed and his dantian was shattered. It was clear that he had been ruthlessly crippled.
“In the 413th year of Qin Dynasty, on the seventh day of the first lunar month, you sacrificed a hundred people from a village to practice your evil arts. On the twenty-sixth day of the same month, you slaughtered over two hundred people in another village with extreme cruelty. Bai Tai, do you plead guilty!”
Fu Mo Sheng put down the file in his hand and shouted angrily.
As soon as the words left her lips.
Bai Taiman, his face stained with blood, snarled ferociously: "You guys forced a confession out of me and falsely accused me of murder. Unless you provide concrete evidence, even if I die, I will not accept this!"
> Evidence You disagree
Fu Mosheng smiled.
To laugh when one is filled with rage.
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His face was icy, his eyes blazing with fury, as he hurled the file onto Bai Tai's desk.
“I tell you, my words are evidence. The lives of over three hundred people are evidence. Even if you refuse to believe it, you cannot escape death today.”
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Fu Mo Sheng looked around and coldly shouted, "Come here!"
“I am here!”
Drag him down and imprison him. At midday tomorrow, he shall be beheaded.
"I obey your orders!"
Two guards stepped forward and immediately lifted Bai Tai up, dragging him outside.
Such a turn of events caused Bai Tai's face to drastically change color, and he roared madly, "You have no evidence, you can't kill me... I'll sue you, I won't accept this..."
However, no matter how he struggled and roared, there was nothing he could do. He could only be dragged away by the two yamen servants, his voice gradually fading into a low murmur.
The hall was empty.
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Fu Mosheng slapped the gavel and shouted, "Court dismissed!"
Then, he got up and prepared to leave.
As he was leaving, his eyes involuntarily darted towards a certain spot in the hall. A look of confusion flashed across his face for a moment before he shook his head and stopped thinking about it further.
Perhaps I am just too tired!
Fu Mo Sheng thought so in his heart.
Just now.
He seemed to sense that there were other people standing in the hall, but he couldn't see them.
In this case, there is only the possibility of an illusion.
"What a keen perception!"
On one side of the hall, Shen Changqing noticed Fu Mosheng's gaze and his face couldn't help but move.
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A grandmaster can perceive the slightest anomaly. In terms of perception alone, that's quite powerful.
Any genius is extraordinary in some aspects.
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Like this Lin'an County magistrate, who is stronger in perception than a master of the same realm, he can be considered a true prodigy.
As for the evil arts that the other party just mentioned, he had some understanding of them.
From Bai Tai's body, Shen Changqing could sense a thick scent of blood and an unsettling evil aura.
At first glance.
It's just like a demon.
However, it is very different from real demons.
In its severed meridians, there lingered a trace of true qi. That trace of true qi was the source of the evil aura.
Thus, combined with what Fu Mosheng said, it becomes clear what kind of person was sent down.
However.
Shen Changqing wasn't surprised.
Like some unconventional and unorthodox methods of cultivation, they can greatly enhance one's strength in a short period, but they also come with corresponding consequences.
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This kind of martial arts is recorded in the Demon Suppression Division.
Logically speaking.
Under the current situation where the imperial court wields absolute power, it is impossible for anyone to dare to take such a risk. Practicing such a heretical art is the only way to go.
Big forests have all kinds of birds, so it's not surprising that there are such people.
Then.
He wandered around other parts of the government office, and saw a few familiar faces.
Not long after, Shen Changqing left the yamen and strolled around Lin'an City for a while. Finally, he walked straight out of the city without any reluctance.
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For him.
Lin'an City is just a point in my memory.
As long as the people here are living well and happily, better than when I left, that's enough.
After leaving Jin City.
Shen Changqing was walking aimlessly.
When he got to the end, he stopped before a magnificent and imposing city.
Outside the city, everything was silent.
The city is filled with music and dancing.
Two completely different scenes appear simultaneously in perception, merging into a bizarre picture.
Below the city walls, the city gate was wide open.
Stern-faced guards stood on either side of the city gate.
Shen Changqing arrived at the city gate, his footsteps suddenly stopped, and then he spoke in a loud voice: "Shen Changqing is visiting!"
The sound wasn't loud, but it covered the entire city.
When the sound subsided, a gentle laughter came out.
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"So it's Brother Shen who has arrived, I have been remiss in my greeting!"
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That's all.
A scholar in white robes walked from the city, appearing before Shen Changqing in less than a breath.
Lord of Jincheng!
Mo Zi-jin!
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Only one person stood inside the city, and another outside. They were only a step apart, yet it seemed as if an unbridgeable chasm lay between them. The scene fell silent for a moment.
"Shen, why don't you come in and sit for a while"
After a moment of silence, Mo Zijin smiled warmly.
This is a test.
When Shen Changqing heard this, a smile appeared on his face: "Brother Mo invites me, how could Shen refuse."
"Brother Shen, please!"
"Please!"
“I remember when I first met Brother Mo, it was in a courtyard in the mountains. Now, after so long, I see that Brother Mo's residence is completely different.”
Sheng Changqing looked at the magnificent palace around him, which was very different from the courtyard he had imagined.
Mo Zijin smiled: "Time changes everything."
"Yes, everything changes."
Shen Changqing nodded in deep agreement, but then his smile suddenly faded, and his eyes narrowed fixedly on the other person.
"Then, what about Brother Mo yourself Have you changed now"
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An unexpected problem.
Mo Zi-jin was slightly startled, then smiled faintly.
Of course, other things will change, and I will change too, just like Brother Shen. The Shen of the past is completely different from the Shen of today.
"You're right, I have changed but not entirely. I remain human, through and through, whether in the past or the future."
Upon hearing this.
Mo Zijin's face turned grave, and he said word by word: "Me too."
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