How did a bastard like him become an immortal?

The three people's vision flickered and drifted, and when they refocused, they found themselves in a colorful and vibrant place.

Li Muyun's gaze faltered slightly as he stared at the sunlit sky, a look of utter infatuation washing over him.

Everything around them seemed to be perfectly silent and harmonious. The three of them were so shocked by their first time entering such a magnificent and majestic secret realm that they were speechless for a long time.

The wind blowing here is howling and rushing, yet free and gentle, sweeping across the hills and valleys, stirring up the clear springs, humming and rustling in the empty valleys, and falling leaves, creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.

That ethereal breeze swept and swayed, rushing into the clouds and revealing the sunlight and moonlight to the three of them without any obstruction.

The sun and moon shine under the same sky!

The dazzling golden light and the gentle moon floated together in the sky, their radiance and coolness spreading out, giving the entire secret realm a dreamlike color.

The three of them were completely lost in thought, standing there dumbfounded in this mysterious place, so engrossed in their surroundings that no one dared to break the long-lost silence.

The Sun and Moon Emperor also appeared in this wondrous place along with the three.

Seeing the three men so shocked, Zhu Hongwu remained silent for a long time, his face revealing a hint of pride he could not hide.

This place is a forbidden secret of the Sun and Moon Empire. It is no exaggeration to say that it is one of the foundations of the Sun and Moon Empire. The scene of the sun and moon in the same sky is truly reproduced here, as mysterious as a myth.

Even though he would often meditate and cultivate in this secluded place, he would still be captivated by its boundless scenery.

This scenery is not merely about satisfying one's immediate desires, but also about resonating with the principles of the Tao. The true attraction lies in the Taoist principles contained within this hidden place.

"Such a wondrous place..."

Li Muyun murmured to himself, his eyes sparkling with countless streams of light, almost impossible to focus on. Every scene was vibrant and beautiful, a boundless display of spring, revealing its best side and firmly attracting his gaze.

Let alone Li Muyun, a person from the Tang Kingdom, even Yao Weiwei, a native of the Sun Moon Empire, had never heard of such a secret realm.

I only know that the Temple of the Sun and Moon has a scene of the sun and moon shining together, but compared to this, it is not worth mentioning at all in the face of such a real scene of the sun and moon shining together.

The imagery of the sun and moon is not like that of the Sun and Moon Temple, which is superficial and fabricated by vital energy. Rather, it is a natural and harmonious existence that is close to the Dao.

It completely captured Yao Weiwei's girlish heart. Her eyes were filled with the vibrant colors of spring, as if she had taken root in the ground. She only regretted not having more eyes to see all this beautiful scenery.

"Hahaha... Are you three geniuses satisfied with my secret place where the sun and moon meet?"

Zhu Hongwu strode confidently to the front of the crowd, a smug smile on his face.

Giving these three prodigies a little shock in the secret realm naturally made him feel smug.

The three of them finally came to their senses. They had been so engrossed in their reverie that they had almost forgotten that the Sun and Moon Emperor was beside them. They quickly bowed and paid their respects.

"Greetings, Emperor Sun and Moon..."

"It's alright. Anyone who comes to this secret place where the sun and moon meet for the first time will see the same thing. The three of you are all geniuses in the art of array formations, and you are exceptionally sensitive to spiritual energy. Have you noticed anything unusual about this secret place?"

Zhu Hongwu chuckled a few times, his expression gentle, and he spoke with a hint of testing in his mind.

The three were taken aback upon hearing this, and exchanged glances. Only then did they remember the purpose of their trip: not to sightsee, but to study the formation.

Those people are now in a competitive relationship.

Vest spoke first.

"In response to the Great Emperor's words, upon entering this secret realm, my body and mind were cleansed, my aura became gentle, my inner demons disappeared, and my spiritual energy circulated faster. Could it be that this place is blessed by the Dao?"

His figure remained hidden beneath the cloak, wearing a wooden mask, unchanged even when meeting the Emperor.

Of course, the emperor didn't take it too seriously. For cultivators, this wasn't considered strange attire, especially since he was a genius in formations; it was understandable for him to be a bit unconventional.

"Indeed, one of the reasons this place is blessed by this Daoist aura."

Zhu Hongwu nodded, quite satisfied with the answer. He had originally intended to bring up the matter of Daoist rhyme.

However, his gaze shifted and fixed on Li Muyun.

"Li Tianjiao, what do you say?"

Li Muyun was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. He had not experienced the insights that the mysterious array master had just shared.

Although the scene was magnificent, and he had sensed the flow of the Daoist aura, it did not affect him. Combined with the scene of the sun and moon in the same sky in this secret place, he had the answer in his heart and replied with his hands clasped.

"I suspect the aura here is the destiny of the Sun Moon Empire..."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Hongwu burst into laughter.

This Li Muyun is truly exceptionally intelligent.

"Indeed, this place is a forbidden secret place of my Sun Moon Empire. You and Weiwei should both have some understanding and experience of it. What is being blessed by the national fortune of the Sun Moon Empire is the blessing of the two of you."

"The destiny of the Sun and Moon Empire!"

Now both Ma Jia and Yao Weiwei were taken aback, staring in astonishment at the swirling clouds before them.

The clouds are formless, colorless, and odorless. They are invisible to the naked eye and imperceptible to sight and hearing. Only the heart can perceive the presence of this Dao. However, the two did not expect that the clouds that flowed into their bodies comfortably and naturally would actually be the legendary national destiny!

The nation's destiny is the root of the dragon vein. The dragon vein is born from the nation's destiny, deeply bound to it, and nourishes it in return. Without the nation's destiny, the dragon vein is like a tree without roots or duckweed without water, and it is impossible to sustain itself.

The national fortune bestows blessings upon the emperor and extends to the entire country's territory. If the national fortune is damaged, natural disasters and plagues will ensue.

Its significance is self-evident, and being able to enter this place symbolizes a great honor for the two of them.

The fact that the Sun and Moon Empire's national fortune surrounded the two of them, making them very intimate, as if they were taking care of their people and descendants, stirred their hearts even more.

However, as a person of the Tang Dynasty, Li Muyun was completely unaware of the nation's fate. He could only sense the mysterious and unpredictable nature of the Dao, but he could not benefit from it in the slightest.

"The three of you are still on the outskirts of this secret place. From a distance, you can only see the radiance of the sun and moon. If you want to enter the secret place, you need the blessing of the nation's fortune. Otherwise, once you step in, your soul and body will perish."

After Zhu Hongwu touched the sun and moon, his power reached the divine level, and he was naturally able to see the whole picture from afar.

However, the three of them could only see the sun and moon in front of them. They thought they had already seen the entire secret place, but it turned out that they were only seeing the outer perimeter.

Li Muyun was somewhat depressed at the moment.

So, after all that talk, the condition for entering this secret place is actually the blessing of the Sun and Moon Empire's national fortune.

But how could a man from the Tang Dynasty receive the blessing of the Sun and Moon Empire's national fortune, which naturally favors those two?

Unlike those with talent in array formations, he has to verify his identity first. Doesn't he even have a chance to comprehend it?

Wouldn't the Sun and Moon Emperor have gone to unnecessary trouble? This competition was originally set up for him alone, and now he can't even get what he wants.