Transmigration begins with archery training

The branches and leaves were not green, but rather like spread-out, flowing dark blood, with edges as sharp as celestial knives, capable of cleaving through the void for thousands of miles with a gentle sway!

Countless roots penetrated deep into the earth's spiritual veins below, even piercing through the boundary walls and reaching into all the heavens and myriad realms, frantically absorbing all energy—spiritual energy, malevolent energy, vitality, and even the souls of the dead!

The Supreme Primordial Pure Spirit Jianmu!

Legend has it that at the beginning of the creation of the world, there was a primordial tree called Jianmu that connected heaven and earth and nourished all living beings.

Afterwards, through thousands of years of refining and purification, Beichen Palace successfully transformed the Jianmu tree into a demonic entity, turning it from a primordial spiritual tree into a chaotic demon.

now.

The Chaos Demon has finally been born, and its majestic figure can be seen throughout the myriad realms!

……

Dongsheng Shenzhou.

The 116th year of the Jianlong era.

This day.

Suddenly, a strange change occurred in the world.

Millions of people witnessed a colossal tree descend from the sky, piercing through the entire world, causing the heavens and earth to tremble, mountains to collapse, and rivers to flow backward!

"Protect Your Majesty!"

"..."

The Black Ice Guards escorted the emperor.

"what happened?!"

Emperor Jianlong looked at the Jianmu tree and said nervously, "Quickly, send someone to see what kind of demon is causing trouble!"

Half a day later.

Zhao Chang, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, rushed in to report: "Your Majesty, that demonic tree is not what demons claim, but rather comes from another world."

"Another world?"

Emperor Jianlong frowned and asked, "What do you mean by that?"

Zhao Chang swallowed hard: "This subordinate has led the Nascent Soul Heavenly Generals of Tianyong City to investigate this place many times. We can confirm that this tree came from another world."

"Oh?"

Emperor Jianlong suddenly stood up: "From which world, from which realm?! Could it be the upper realm?"

"do not know."

Zhao Chang shook his head: "We cannot reach the end of the Demon Tree."

"..."

Emperor Jianlong took a deep breath and asked again, "Is there any news from the Heavenly Mandate Platform?"

Zhao Chang shook his head again: "Ever since Emperor Taizong ascended to heaven, we have never received any divine edicts from the upper realm."

"I see."

Emperor Jianlong said in a deep voice, "You may leave now. Keep a close watch on this demonic tree. Report back immediately if there are any changes. Also, keep a close eye on the border war. Do not let this accident ruin the overall situation!"

"I understand the humble position!"

Zhao Chang added, "By the way, Your Majesty, there is one more thing. The Prince of Beixuan is requesting an audience outside the palace."

"Grandpa Gao?"

Upon hearing this person's name, Emperor Jianlong's expression visibly became somewhat irritated, but he still said, "Summon him in."

"Yes!"

Zhao Chang withdrew.

Shortly after, a very robust cultivator at the Divine Intent Realm strode into the hall. He bowed and greeted His Majesty with clasped hands: "This old minister, Wang Zhi, pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

"Grand Uncle Gao, please rise. How could I dare to ask you to bow?"

Emperor Jianlong greeted him with a smile: "I wonder what important matter brought you back from the border, Grand Uncle Gao?"

Wang Zhi said, "This old minister has two requests for Your Majesty."

"Just say it," Zhao Chang said, still smiling.

Wang Zhi spoke up: "Firstly, I wish to petition His Majesty on behalf of the people to exempt them from the Linghe tax."

Emperor Jianlong's smile vanished abruptly, but he still forced a smile: "Is a mere 15% tax a lot?"

"Your Majesty! Spiritual crops deplete the soil's fertility. In less than two generations, an acre of fertile land will become mediocre. This is definitely not a good thing in the long run!"

Wang Zhi raised his voice: "Moreover, the people not only have to pay the Spirit Grain Tax, but also the ordinary Grain Tax and a host of other taxes. In addition, there have been constant border wars in recent years, which is really unbearable."

"It is precisely because of the constant wars that the court needs the help of its people!"

Emperor Jianlong refused, saying, "Grand Uncle Gao, I'm afraid I cannot agree to this."

"His Majesty!"

Wang Zhi's expression tightened: "When the founding emperor of the dynasty was conquering the world, his original intention was to eradicate all spiritual plants. Such poisonous creatures should not grow in the fields of our Great Han Dynasty!"

"Grandpa Gao, you know that was in the past."

Emperor Jianlong patiently explained with a forced smile, "Back then, how many cultivators did our great-grandfather have? Of course, there was no need for the people to grow spiritual grains; they could be completely self-sufficient. But what about now? The Great Han Immortal Dynasty has more than five million cultivators. If we don't distribute pills as tribute, how can we maintain the country and its people?"

Seeing that Wang Zhi was about to speak again.

He quickly interrupted, saying, "How about this, Uncle Gao? Right now, with the demons attacking, we desperately need elixirs. Let's discuss reducing the spirit grain tax after the war is over, shall we?"

"..."

Unable to refute, Wang Zhi had no choice but to change the subject, saying, "The second matter is that Your Majesty must cease the blood sacrifice!"

"Blood sacrifice?"

Emperor Jianlong narrowed his eyes slightly, his smile growing increasingly stiff: "Grand Uncle Gao, why do you make such a frightening statement? I merely cultivated some demonic cultivators. These demonic cultivators are ruthless killers; don't they deserve to die? If they deserve to die, then why not make use of them?"

"They deserve to die."

Wang Zhiyi said sternly, "But Your Majesty, the demonic blood sacrifice method is truly not the right path. Practicing it for a long time can easily affect one's mind. I'm afraid that Your Majesty will..."

"Possessed?"

Emperor Jianlong gestured for the other party not to continue: "Grand Uncle Gao, I assure you it won't happen!"

"Your Majesty, I know that you have the right intentions, but there are some things that are beyond your control."

Wang Zhi continued, "Only the cultivation methods left behind by the founding emperor are the true path to heaven!"

"Minister Wang."

The smile on Emperor Jianlong's face gradually disappeared: "Do you think I willingly practice the blood sacrifice technique? Every time I practice that spell, I suffer unbearable pain. Isn't it all for the sake of quickly increasing my strength to stabilize my Han Dynasty? Since the late emperor's death, you've known the predicament of the Han Dynasty! If the late emperor had practiced the blood sacrifice earlier, how could the demonic sects have become so rampant?!"

Wang Zhi frowned, about to retort.

"enough!"

Emperor Jianlong did not listen any further: "Prince Wang, I am very tired and have to deal with the matter of the demon race soon. Can we discuss these trivial matters another day?"

"His Majesty!"

Wang Zhi insisted, "If the founding emperor knew, he would absolutely not agree to what you are doing now!"

"you……"

Emperor Jianlong nearly lost his temper, but upon seeing the other party's formidable strength, he felt quite apprehensive. In the end, he suppressed his anger and forced a smile: "Alright, alright, Grandfather Gao, these are merely my expedient measures. I assure you, once the border war has subsided, I will immediately do as you say. Is that alright?"

"..."

Unable to find a reason to continue his advice, Wang Zhi could only clasp his hands and say, "I hope Your Majesty will remember the family precepts of the founding emperor, so that when we ascend to heaven in the future, we can meet with dignity and a clear conscience."

Finished speaking.

He turned and left.