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Chapter 67: No Need for a Soldier Envoy, Give Me Time, and I Will Surpass Them
Chapter 67: No Need for a Soldier Envoy, Give Me Time, and I Will Surpass Them
Lin Yuan was not surprised that the weapons and armaments in this world possessed sentience. In the Dragon and Tiger world, the True Warrior's Sword also had its own consciousness.
However, the divine weapons in this world had gone a step further—they had begun to domesticate humans and feast on them periodically.
This was no longer just sentience but sapience.
The thirty-six divine weapons were equivalent to thirty-six quasi-fourth-tier or even fourth-tier powerhouses. If they joined forces, wiping out all of humanity would be child's play.
Yet, these thirty-six divine weapons had not done so. Instead, they had opted for a sustainable approach.
They had even found their respective spokespersons—the royal families of the thirty-six nations in the Central Plains.
By nurturing spokespersons from the herd of humans, the divine weapons could then have their spokespersons manage the rest of the herd. At regular intervals, suitable humans would be selected as sustenance for the weapons.
This had become a well-established process.
Just from this, Lin Yuan could confirm that the divine weapons not only possessed sapience but also a considerable level of it.
"But I'm not in any immediate danger," Lin Yuan thought to himself.
Even among the herd of humans marked as food, there was a hierarchy.
Lin Yuan, as part of the Great Yan royal family, the spokesperson chosen by the 'divine weapon', would undoubtedly hold the highest status.
Even if he couldn't escape the fate of being devoured, he would be the last to be consumed.
"As long as I have strength, even a divine weapon can be shattered with a single punch," Lin Yuan exhaled slowly as he stepped out of the wooden building.
The cultivation system of the beings in this world was influenced by the 'divine weapons'. No matter how talented one was, the pinnacle of their journey was merely the Martial Saint realm.
In the face of the exalted 'divine weapons', they were nothing more than delicious morsels.
But Lin Yuan was different. His cultivation foundation did not originate from this world, and it was entirely unaffected by the influence of the 'divine weapons'.
Upon returning to the East Palace, Lin Yuan sat down with his legs crossed.
"Today, I should be able to recover to my full strength," he said, his eyes downcast.
Over the past six years of traveling through this world, Lin Yuan had been consuming various supplements, but he hadn't been idle. He had secretly been restoring his strength, and it was now at about seventy to eighty percent of its peak.
Actually, with Lin Yuan's cultivation speed, it would have taken a maximum of five years to regain his full power.
However, the cultivation system of this world had given him some interesting ideas.
While refining the flesh, tendons, skin, bones, organs, marrow, and finally the blood might seem somewhat distorted, it was undeniably perfect for forging the physical body.
It allowed for the refinement of every part of the body, inside and out. It was Lin Yuan's desire to seamlessly integrate this cultivation system into his martial arts training that had caused him to spend an additional year.
"It's about time," Lin Yuan murmured, his eyes closed.
His body began to undergo earth-shattering changes from within.
Half a day later, Lin Yuan successfully recovered to the third-tier of power.
At this moment, Lin Yuan's combat strength surpassed even his peak condition in the main world.
After all, he had now fully cultivated the physical transformation method he had comprehended from Luolan He, and he had perfectly absorbed the body-refining techniques of this world.
His physical prowess far exceeded what it had been in the main world.
"Slow and steady," Lin Yuan said, his gaze calm.
According to his speculation, each of the thirty-six divine weapons that guarded the nations in the Central Plains possessed at least quasi-fourth-tier power, if not true fourth-tier might.
Compared to these divine weapons, Lin Yuan knew that he was still lacking.
One day, as Lin Yuan concluded his cultivation, he saw his seventh sister waiting for him.
She was his half-sister, the seventh princess of the Great Yan Dynasty. Despite their different mothers, they had a good relationship and often spent time together.
"Little Yuan, later today, I will be heading to the Divine Weapon Ancestral Land with my sisters," the seventh princess said, a hint of worry creeping into her voice.
"Divine Weapon Ancestral Land?" Lin Yuan asked, his expression unchanged.
The Divine Weapon Ancestral Land was where the Great Yan Dynasty's guardian divine weapon lay dormant.
As for why his seventh sister and the other princesses were going there, it was most likely related to the cultivation of a 'Soldier Envoy'.
To become a Soldier Envoy, one first had to gain the recognition of a divine weapon, which inevitably involved getting close to it.
Following past practices, the Great Yan Dynasty's candidate for Soldier Envoy would be selected from among the imperial clan.
After all, it was no secret that Soldier Envoys had short lifespans. If the current emperor had a choice, he certainly wouldn't send his own children.
However, the Great Yan Dynasty was now facing a crisis of not having a suitable Soldier Envoy. All the eligible members of the imperial clan had been presented, but none had been chosen by the divine weapon.
In this situation, Emperor Liu Shi had no other choice but to send his own daughters to try their luck.
Of course, this was limited to his daughters; a crown prince like Lin Yuan would never be considered for such a role.
"It shouldn't be a problem." Lin Yuan offered a few words of comfort.
"I hope so," his seventh sister replied, her eyes welling up with tears.
Though she didn't know what would become of her as a Soldier Envoy, the Great Yan Dynasty selected one every three to four decades. It was easy to surmise that the previous envoy had likely perished, hence the need for a new one.
Half a day later, the seventh princess returned to Lin Yuan, her eyes red from crying. "Little Yuan, I... I was chosen," she said, her voice hoarse with fear.
Soon after, the Imperial Army entered and respectfully greeted Lin Yuan before leading his sister away. She didn't resist. Being chosen by the divine weapon meant her fate was sealed, not even the emperor could change it. She had come to see Lin Yuan one last time. Once one became a Soldier Envoy, they were bound to the Divine Weapon Ancestral Land, with little chance of leaving unless the divine weapon was summoned.
"Do the divine weapons favor those with strong souls?" Lin Yuan wondered as he watched his sister leave. Among the royal family, his seventh sister had an innately strong spirit and soul, evident in her sharp memory and energetic demeanor even with little sleep.
Perhaps the divine weapons liked them better because they were more 'tasty'? Maybe, to the divine weapons, those with robust qi and blood were just ordinary fare, while those with powerful souls were a delicacy to be savored slowly, which was why every Soldier Envoy had a short lifespan.
Lin Yuan's thoughts raced. He now also guessed why the divine weapons didn't lift the restrictions on soul and spirit cultivation in the martial arts system. If both the physical body and the soul were cultivated together, there was a chance that beings surpassing the Martial Saint realm would emerge, and over time, they might even threaten the 'rule' of the divine weapons.
"Your sister being chosen as a Soldier Envoy is her honor and a boon for our Great Yan Dynasty," Emperor Liu Shi said to Lin Yuan gently.
Though the crisis of a 'broken lineage' of Soldier Envoys had been averted, the emperor's mood was somber. He understood well what becoming a Soldier Envoy meant. If it had been any other clan member, he might have turned a blind eye, but since it was his own daughter, he still felt the weight of the decision.
However, he did not regret it. Even with the alliance treaty, the lack of a Soldier Envoy in the short term wouldn't have a detrimental effect on the Great Yan Dynasty. But having one changed everything.
A dynasty with a Soldier Envoy held a very different standing compared to one without. When negotiating with other dynasties in the Central Plains, the Great Yan Dynasty would have a stronger position with a Soldier Envoy. Without one, they would be at a disadvantage and might have to concede to humiliating terms.
A Soldier Envoy could wield a divine weapon, and though it might rarely be needed, it served as a formidable deterrent. It was an option that couldn't be forgone.
Now that the seventh princess had become the Soldier Envoy, the Great Yan Dynasty's biggest weakness had been addressed. For the next three to four decades, they would be in a stable position.
As for the seventh princess's personal feelings, she had been born into a life of luxury and privilege as a princess, with countless people serving her. Now that the dynasty faced a crisis, it was only right that she make a sacrifice.
"I know you and your sister are close," the emperor said to Lin Yuan. "But if we can cultivate a Soldier Envoy, no sacrifice is too great."
He had come specifically to comfort Lin Yuan, worried that he would be lost in his thoughts. The emperor was also aware of the bond between Lin Yuan and his seventh sister.
"Your Majesty," Lin Yuan began after a moment of silence, "actually..."
"What is it?" Emperor Liu Shi asked, his eyes narrowing slightly. He wanted to hear Lin Yuan's thoughts on the matter, seeing it as a test of sorts for the future emperor. If Lin Yuan was still attached to his sister and couldn't see the bigger picture, he would be disappointed.
An ordinary person could indulge in sibling affection, but not an emperor. An emperor's personal emotions could bring disaster to an entire nation. As the future ruler of the Great Yan Dynasty, the father of millions, Lin Yuan's perspective should be that of the entire dynasty.
"Actually, there's no need to cultivate a Soldier Envoy. Give me time, and I will surpass them," Lin Yuan said, looking directly at the emperor.
(End of Chapter)
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