Chapter 1092: Chapters 1040-1041: Life Simulation–Arising at the Right Time_2 Chapter 1092: Chapters 1040-1041: Life Simulation–Arising at the Right Time_2 “`
So, these princes now appear prominent, each dominating a territory, greater in authority than the princes of the past, but in reality, they will only become stepping stones for others and will have no opportunity to ascend to the throne.
When Sun Liang mentioned that these princes were also continuously sending valuable gifts to curry favor with him, Pei Xuanjing couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.
Exchanging gifts is based on equality or demand. These people simply don't have the qualifications to speak to Pei Xuanjing as equals.
If among these people, a martial arts powerhouse were to emerge–not necessarily advancing to Pei Xuanjing's ever-changing realm–but if there were a strong cultivator in the flesh and blood evolution realm, then they could have an equal conversation with Pei Xuanjing, and he might consider taking a gamble on them.
“Teacher, is this possible?” Sun Liang raised an eyebrow, his eyes revealing a shocked expression.
“Teacher, it is hard to find a genius like you who has cultivated the myriad transformations of martial arts to such a degree in less than a hundred years, and even the flesh and blood evolution realm cannot be reached in such a short period of time.”
He dabbled in both martial arts and Taoist skills, and even with the guidance of Pei Xuanjing, a powerhouse, he had entered the Martial Saint realm and crossed Thunder Tribulation to become a One-Tribulation Ghost Immortal over the years.
The longer one practices cultivation, the clearer they understand the difficulties involved, and they know how arduous each step is.
“Heh, that's where you underestimate the people of the world,” Pei Xuanjing said, shaking his head slightly.
His own step into this position was indeed due to his True Immortal essence, but it doesn't mean that no one else could replicate this legend.
Dynasty changes symbolize the rise of great calamities in this world, and there will always be people who emerge in response to these calamities, endowed with the Qi Luck of Heaven and Earth and deeply favored, finding success in all their endeavors.
The different calamities bring different Qi Luck. If this dynasty change could draw many Nine-Tribulations Ghost Immortals into the fray, escalating the conflict, it might just birth a new powerhouse.
Of course, whether this Qi Luck-favored individual could be from the Da Ye Dynasty is uncertain.
And in Pei Xuanjing's view, most likely not. If they were truly from the Da Ye imperial family, it would mean the dynasty's Qi Luck was not exhausted. They might even use this opportunity to rise and transform into an imperial court.
“I see,” Sun Liang said, reflecting on the revelation.
The conversation between this master and disciple within the Shenxiao Taoist Temple somehow spread out, whether Pei Xuanjing intended it or not. Once the notion of Qi Luck became known, the various powerhouses of the Da Ye Dynasty were abuzz.
In this land, talk of Qi Luck was rare; either those old monsters behind the scenes kept it hidden, or there were other reasons, but in any case, many cultivators had never heard of it.
Even the founding Emperor and Emperor Xuanzong of the Da Ye Dynasty were clueless, so they were virtually helpless against the calamity of dynastic upheaval, left with no choice but to accept their fate.
However, now that they had received this message, it seemed as though they had grasped a lifeline, a way to break the deadlock.
Though the possibility was slight, it was still better than before, because for them, their own endings had previously seemed immutable.
Inside the Da Ye Dynasty palace, beneath the magnificent and solemn majesty of the palace, few knew of an underground Palace City.
Within this subterranean Palace City, Spirit Mechanisms were abundant, and a variety of halls and secret chambers spread continuously.
This was the contingency plan laid out by the founding Emperor of the Da Ye Dynasty since the establishment of the dynasty.
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As a powerhouse capable of founding a dynasty, the great progenitor of the Da Ye Dynasty was no simple man. He was extremely far-sighted and strategic.
When he learned of the many religious sects and noble families that were fueling the dynasty's cycle of succession, from the moment the Da Ye Dynasty was established, he began to prepare for the possibility of facing this very day.
Apart from the overt development of the Da Ye Dynasty, he also fostered many more forces in secret, so that when the dynasty's final days came and control was lost over the various provinces, they would still have enough power to suppress all sides.
However, such preparations could only help cope with the rebel kings and their soldiers. When it came to facing top-tier powerhouses, these preparations lost much of their significance.
Even after striving for three hundred years to enhance his own power, he had only just stepped into the realm of a Seven-Tribulations Ghost Immortal. There was still a fine line to cross to reach an Eight-Tribulations Ghost Immortal, let alone a Nine-Tribulations Ghost Immortal.
Therefore, for the Da Ye Dynasty, what they lacked to survive this dynastic transition and break the rule was the combat power of the most top-notch powerhouses.
If there was a powerhouse at the peak of the Great Thousand Worlds, then in this cycle of dynastic turnover, even if the Da Ye Dynasty could not defend its territory, it could still retreat in one piece, preserving enough strength to make an orderly withdrawal.
But having such an ability to attack or defend at ease was something they longed for, yet it remained out of reach.
Under a collapsed nest, there are no intact eggs. Without the support of a powerhouse, they would inevitably be utterly annihilated by those who came after–due not only to being remnants of the former regime but also because the vast wealth was an interest too significant to be ignored by the successors.
The Great Progenitor had no doubts about this, for he had treated the royal descendants of the previous dynasty in the same way after seizing control.
Thus, the Great Progenitor would never expect any different from others and could not leave the life and death of the royal family in others' hands.
“Originally, I had planned to use the top-tier divine abilities passed down from the ancient saintly emperors as a last resort, fighting for a path to survival for you all,” said the Great Progenitor from his throne, his expression filled with emotion.
Having ruled Central State for over three hundred years, the Da Ye Dynasty had amassed untold wealth and numerous mysterious inheritances, such as those from some ancient saintly emperors.
Of course, without sufficient strength, not all could cultivate these legacies from the ancient saintly emperors, just like the Great Progenitor who had forcefully cultivated a top-tier sonic technique handed down by the 'Supreme' ancient saintly emperor–the Limitless Heavenly Sound.
This sonic technique was similar to, but not exactly, a Taoist skill, lying between the intent of martial arts and the spiritual consciousness of Taoist techniques, combining the two, hence formless and shapeless. Its only match was the 'Three Realms Great Prophecy' secretly cultivated by the pontiff of the Essence Elemental Temple!
Cultivating this divine ability required stringent conditions, not everyone could undertake the cultivation. First, one needed to condense the intent of the fist with the physical body. Then, the soul had to become a Ghost Immortal. Afterwards, the soul's thoughts had to merge with the intent of the fist, refined through a secret method, combining to form a “Heavenly Sound” that resonated like a decree from above–utterly powerful when spoken into existence!
And with the Great Progenitor's own Dragon Qi combined with the Limitless Heavenly Sound, even as a Seven-Tribulations Ghost Immortal, just entering the realm of a Human Immortal in martial arts, forcefully unleashing this divine ability was enough to suppress an Eight-Tribulations Ghost Immortal without treasures, or a martial artist at the realm of flesh and blood genesis.
Of course, wielding such lethal power at his realm would be a case of mutual destruction. Even if he suppressed his opponents, he too would perish as a result.
“The Great Progenitor deserves more than this! Should that day really come, it should be the unworthy descendants who take action, striving for a sliver of hope for the Great Progenitor,” declared Emperor Xuanzong, having never heard that the Great Progenitor had such plans, he spoke at once.
Although he wanted to survive, he was clear about who surviving would be the best choice for the future.
Emperor Xuanzong said in a deep voice, “Even if we cannot remain in Central State for long, with our power, it's possible to travel far and wide, perhaps even leaving this world. With the Great Progenitor among us, there would be more hope for the survival of future generations.”
The Da Ye Dynasty had discovered countless secrets over the years, well-aware that the Great Thousand Worlds were not the only existence. If it came to that, they could travel far to other places, even to other worlds.
If it reached that point, keeping the Great Progenitor alive, such a powerhouse could also help them secure an even greater chance of survival in the future.
Chapter end
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