Mysterious mirror hanging high

If this kind of description with obvious mythological style appeared in the history books of a mortal dynasty, Jing Yu would most likely regard it as an exaggeration to fool the people. However, in the ancient world of immortal cultivation, especially when it happened to a legendary figure like the first generation Immortal Emperor of Shending, it became inexplicably reasonable.

Moreover, this "Chronicle of Taizu" is the official history of the Xian Dynasty. Even if some things may be omitted for the sake of the respected emperor, most of the records should be guaranteed to be true.

"The third bar, the sixth bar..."

Jing Yu's mind swept across the entire article and quickly found the two paragraphs that Zhao Yuanxi had ordered Ningyuan Palace Prince Ying Changsu to copy at the previous banquet.

[Taizu Benji] Section 3——

Taizu raised his army in Hengyang, the Emperor's hometown. He gathered the newly formed monks and planned to conquer the nine provinces. He managed the area for decades, and his reputation within the region was extremely high. However, unforeseen circumstances led to his defeat at the Battle of Fangdu, where nearly all of his monks were killed. Taizu had no choice but to temporarily retreat from the enemy and abandon Hengyang. However, Hengyang was Taizu's stronghold, and instead of offering a strong resistance, the city gates were opened, offering food and drink to welcome the new master. Furthermore, they mobilized the remaining rebels, further weakening Taizu's remaining power and nearly leading to his demise.

The general meaning of this paragraph is: Emperor Taizu started his army in Hengyang, which was his hometown, and gathered the first group of monks in Hengyang to fight for supremacy in the Nine Provinces.

Emperor Taizu had been operating here for decades, enjoying a high reputation within Hengyang. However, the unforeseen circumstances led to the defeat at Fangdu, which nearly wiped out Emperor Taizu's monks. Emperor Taizu was forced to flee Hengyang.

Hengyang, the base of Emperor Taizu, did not strongly resist the enemy's invasion. Instead, it opened the city gates, welcomed the new master with food and drink, and took the initiative to report and expose the remaining subordinates of Emperor Taizu, making the already limited power of Emperor Taizu even worse.

Jing Yu sighed silently in his heart. He almost immediately understood what Zhao Yuanxi wanted to convey.

Zhao Yuanxi previously headed the Yunchuan Territory. Although her main purpose was to practice the [Shenchao Qingyun Magical Method] and seek subsequent paths, she also had the intention of developing her hometown and making the cultivators and people in the territory live and work in peace and contentment. The various initiatives she led and implemented, even if their methods and means were debatable, were all pragmatic measures that were beneficial to the development of the Yunchuan Territory.

However, after the fall of Yunchuan Territory, facing the invasion of Tiannan Demonic Sect, the cultivators in Yunchuan did not even put up any decent resistance. They quickly abandoned the Xiaoyao Alliance and actively exposed and reported the escaped Xiaoyao Alliance cultivators, thinking that they would serve as the qualifications for the new leader of the Demonic Sect. This must have made Zhao Yuanxi extremely disappointed.

Jing Yu continued to turn to the sixth section——

Taizu's elixir turned golden and purple, his profound skills flourished, and his supernatural powers became more apparent. He gathered three thousand Tiger Guards and eight hundred black armored soldiers, their banners covering the sky and their military appearance becoming more solemn. Despite the setback at the hands of Fang Du, his resolve grew stronger, and he never gave up. Every time he broke his spear, he sharpened his weapons, rising again and again. Finally, he led his elite troops straight into the heart of the Simin region, crushing the enemy's center like a withered bamboo. He then revived his ambitions and established a new dynasty.

I have observed the relationship between heaven and man. Common people are like floating duckweed, while the lower-born are like gulls and herons chasing the waves. The affairs of the immortals' conquests are not the concern of ordinary mortals. If only the mystical firmament were to descend, and the divine spear were to point, all would bow down. For those with the power to subdue the vast wilderness have the heart of Heaven, and their orders are Heaven's will.

The meaning of this paragraph is even more interesting:

After Emperor Taizu formed the golden elixir, his Taoism increased greatly, his supernatural powers became more and more powerful, and he gradually gathered a team of elite soldiers and generals, and his military power gradually increased.

Although he suffered a defeat at Fang Du, he remained indomitable and did not become discouraged by the temporary failure. Instead, he fought again and again, and finally gained power in Simin, the enemy's stronghold, and rebuilt his hegemony.

It can be seen that the people's hearts are not the key to the war of cultivating immortals. The lower-class mortals and cultivators have always been opportunistic. If there is the power to subdue the world, my heart will be the will of heaven.

Jing Yu closed his eyes, already knowing Zhao Yuanxi's decision.

This niece of his compared herself to Emperor Taizu of the Shending Immortal Dynasty. Although she experienced the defeat in Yunchuan and was as panic-stricken as a dog that had lost its home, she also realized a truth - the so-called "people's morale can be used" is nothing more than the ignorant people going with the flow. Zhao Yuanxi initially wanted to nourish his Taoism with power, so he turned to practice the "Shenchao Qingyun Magic Method". It seemed to be thriving, but in fact it was just a blooming brocade and a raging fire.

What he relies on is not his own talent in general affairs. After all, the real overall situation in Yunchuan Territory is in the hands of Yuanying Zhenjun like Yuwen Baoge.

In the world of immortal cultivation where great power belongs to oneself, the only fundamental thing is to be strong yourself.

Power is merely a stepping stone to advance on the path to success, and must never be confused with one's own level of cultivation, lest one put the cart before the horse!

Zhao Yuanxi, who recognized this, believed that even if he was trapped in Shendingtian, he could rise again with his own strategy and use the resources of the Immortal Dynasty to forge his own path!

Jing Yu guessed that this might be the reason why Zhao Yuanxi gave up the [Divine Dynasty Qingyun Magic Method] and focused on cultivating the [Foundation Building Alchemy Dao].

But Zhao Yuanxi also made his attitude clear in the two stories hinted at above:

She did not intend to follow Jing Yu back to the human world, but to stay in the Shending Immortal Dynasty!

"Yuan Xi, is this the path you have chosen again?" Jing Yu murmured, holding the jade slip.

Jing Yu has a path to immortality that others can't envy. Even though the opportunity to become a god in the fairyland has been controlled by the heavenly kings, for him, even if he hides in the center of the earth for tens of millions of years, he can still rely on the characteristics of the [Bitter Crossing Sutra] to refine all things to cultivate his Dharma body to the cave heaven level, break through the void and ascend to the upper realm.

The path to ascension that ordinary cultivators strive for is just an easy road for him. The reason why he is taking the risk to sneak into Shendingtian is nothing more than for his niece Zhao Yuanxi.

But now that Zhao Yuanxi has made his attitude clear and decided to stay in Shendingtian on his own initiative, Jing Yu should have been a little angry, but surprisingly, he did not feel much disappointment or anger. He just sighed softly in his heart.

At this moment, he suddenly remembered that when he introduced Zhao Yuanxi to the [Tianming Tower], the code name Zhao Yuanxi gave him was [Emperor's Descendant].

He was slightly startled, thinking, "Is there really a destiny? The title of [Imperial Descendants] not only corresponds to [Imperial Descendants of the Zhao Family], but now also to [Imperial Descendants of the Divine Cauldron]?"

"Boy, your niece has been found. Now all we have to do is find a reason to take her out of Shending Heaven... but there's no rush." ​​Yunding Tianjun, still unable to decipher the silent communication between the two, continued to chatter:

"Isn't it time for you to fulfill your promise to me? The backup plan I left behind is..."

"Not urgent."

Jing Yu said leisurely, "It will take some time to find a ghost cultivation path for Senior Yunding. I've heard that the Divine Cauldron Immortal Dynasty's Taoist tradition is vast and boundless, so I naturally want to take advantage of this rare opportunity to see it and prepare for the subsequent Nascent Soul path!"