How did a bastard like him become an immortal?

When Li Muyun emerged from that secret place, the first thing he saw was Zhu Jiutong waiting outside.

Zhu Jiutong was drowsy, his head drooping and propped up on his elbows. Hearing the noise, he suddenly raised his head and ran over with a look of surprise on his face.

"Brother Li, you succeeded?!"

Looking at the tired expression on Zhu Jiutong's face, Li Muyun felt a warmth in his heart and nodded.

"I have successfully completed my mission and have now grasped the essence of the matter."

"Hahaha, that's great! I knew you could do it. You are an unparalleled genius in the art of array formations, truly one of a kind!"

Zhu Jiutong wished he could jump three feet high and shout a few times to vent his excitement and exhilaration.

As the ninth prince of the Sun Moon Empire, the value of this inherited grand formation is self-evident. The grand formation is a major factor in why the Sun Moon Empire treats formation masters so well.

The ancient formation, dating back a thousand years, almost symbolizes the long-standing heritage of the Sun Moon Empire, a lost treasure that the Sun Moon Empire is determined to recover at any cost.

Anyone who can accomplish this feat would be worthy of being called a hero of the Sun and Moon Empire.

But now Li Muyun has done it!

The two men emerged from the secret place in just one day, having gained nothing, which made his heart skip a beat.

For many years, one of the princes' major tasks has been to discover extraordinary talents in the art of array formation. This is a task personally bestowed by the Emperor, and if they can complete it, the rewards will be abundant, and they will gain the Emperor's trust.

The difficulty of the task is self-evident.

This formation tests your mastery of formation techniques, and has nothing to do with your level of formation skills. Whether you are a human or an immortal, everyone is treated equally.

This is why, even with a plethora of powerful array masters in the Sun and Moon Empire, they were unable to restore this lost ancient array.

call!

Zhu Jiutong suppressed his excitement, scratched his head sheepishly, and said to Li Muyun.

"I apologize, Brother Li. I was a bit out of line just now. But what you did was so inspiring that I estimate the news will spread throughout the country by tomorrow, and the whole nation will be excited and shocked!"

These words startled Li Muyun.

Even if the Sun Moon Empire values ​​array masters, a single array formation shouldn't be elevated to this level.

As if sensing Li Muyun's doubts, Zhu Jiutong spoke up.

"Brother Li, you may not know this, but this lost ancient formation symbolizes the foundation of my Sun Moon Empire. Its significance spans thousands of years, making it a symbol of an ancient and ancient nation..."

Oh.

Li Muyun suddenly understood; if that's how it is, then he gets it.

After thousands of years of refinement and transformation, this formation is no longer just a simple formation; its underlying political and cultural significance far outweighs the formation itself.

Since we've chosen to establish ourselves in the Sun Moon Empire, having the opportunity to make a name for ourselves within it isn't bad.

"Brother Li, the Emperor's rewards should be coming tomorrow. He has already urgently summoned all the civil and military officials to discuss what kind of reward to bestow upon you. I'm afraid that after tomorrow, Brother Li will have an official title or a minor rank."

Zhu Jiutong was all smiles. He and Li Muyun had always been on good terms, and the further Li Muyun went, the happier he was.

Li Muyun chuckled in surprise. This reward was somewhat unexpected. Not only did he receive the formation, but he also managed to get an official position.

The Sun and Moon Empire treated him exceptionally well.

……

the next day.

Li Muyun received a summons and, led by a eunuch, went to court and headed to the Sun and Moon Temple.

The guide was an old eunuch wearing a red hat and holding a whisk. Along the way, whether they were guards or soldiers, everyone bowed their heads in greeting to this eunuch, which clearly indicated that he was of very high status.

Just before stepping into the main hall of the Sun and Moon Temple, the old eunuch turned around and revealed a kind smile.

"Young Master Li, at such a young age, you're about to become a rising star in our Sun Moon Empire. We are overjoyed and would like to offer our early congratulations to Young Master Li..."

Li Muyun was taken aback upon hearing this, then quickly smiled, cupped his hands in greeting, rummaged through his belongings, and pulled out a fiery red crystal, handing it to the old eunuch.

The old eunuch held a high position, so cultivating relationships beforehand could reduce some trouble.

"I appreciate your kind offer, but I'm afraid I won't be able to call you Brother Li anymore after today. Speaking of which, we do have some history."

After saying this, the old eunuch glanced around the hall, said no more, and cupped his hands in a gesture of invitation.

After bowing, Li Muyun strode into the main hall of the Sun and Moon Temple. The hall was resplendent in gold and jade, with the sun and moon shining brightly in the sky, making it magnificent and splendid.

The civil and military officials stood in order on both sides, and sitting at the head was the Emperor Zhu Hongwu. In the spacious and magnificent court, all the officials, large and small, were solemn, the atmosphere was heavy and oppressive, and they were all silent.

Li Muyun walked straight into the hall with his head held high and chest out, striding like a dragon and a tiger, his eyes fixed straight ahead on the sun and moon in the sky above the hall. He bowed and greeted the guests.

"Li Muyun pays respects to the Sun and Moon Emperor!"

"Good! Very energetic!"

Emperor Zhu Hongwu, the Sun and Moon Emperor, smiled broadly, then suddenly slapped the jade seal beside his chair and spoke with great gusto.

In an instant, the entire hall erupted in jubilation and cheers, the sounds of clapping and laughter filling the air, a stark contrast to the solemn and cold atmosphere upon entering, as if from heaven and earth.

Li Muyun was still in a daze. If it weren't for the old eunuch's advance congratulations and Zhu Jiutong's hints, he would have thought something terrible had happened when he first entered the temple.

"This young man is the one who comprehended the great formation of my Sun Moon Empire, a thousand-year-old formation. He is a young hero, chivalrous and courageous, and his talent in the art of formations is unparalleled. He is blessed by the national fortune of the Sun Moon Empire, and he has gone deep into forbidden secret places to comprehend the Taiji Diagram Formation. He is born of heaven and earth and understands the mysteries of creation!"

The mighty voice of Emperor Zhu Hongwu, the Sun and Moon Emperor, resounded like thunder, echoing and reverberating throughout the hall for a long time.

"Excellent! Such young heroes are exactly the kind of talent our Sun Moon Empire needs. Our Sun Moon Empire has always been inclusive and tolerant!"

"Indeed, to comprehend a lost formation for a thousand years, what a genius in the art of formations this is! Such a person must not be let go!"

……

After Emperor Zhu Hongwu praised Li Muyun's achievements, the courtiers cheered and applauded, some sincerely and others just to flatter him, but all were cheering enthusiastically.

This involves many intricacies, including building momentum for array masters, consolidating the prestige of the array sect, and also concerning the development plan of the Sun Moon Empire, attracting geniuses from other countries.

The example of Li Muyun is a great success. Now that a chance to buy a fine horse for a fortune is right in front of him, how could Zhu Hongwu possibly miss it?

Of course, they went to great lengths to publicize this event, using the full power of the Sun Moon Empire to create momentum for it. Now, the political climate in the Sun Moon Empire regarding Li Muyun has completely shifted, with everyone praising him as a heroic figure and a chosen one of heaven.

Zhu Hongwu did not suppress the voices of his ministers, but allowed them to express their opinions freely. The praises were endless, almost to the point of being exaggerated.

It was something that would make Li Muyun himself feel ashamed, but after thinking it over overnight, he realized that it was entirely beneficial to him, and he only needed to cooperate.