Great Xia: At the start, summon the Net of Heaven to suppress the martial arts world.

Not long after, Zhao Gao rushed over.

As soon as he stepped into the main hall, Zhao Gao's gaze was immediately drawn to a person standing next to Xia Taige.

This person was dressed in a black robe, which covered him from head to toe, and even his face was covered with a black mask, making it difficult to see his true face.

Zhao Gao was secretly startled and quickly used his cultivation technique to carefully sense the other party. However, to his surprise, no matter how he probed, he could not detect any fluctuation of aura from the other party. It was as if the person in front of him was just an ordinary mortal without any cultivation.

However, when Zhao Gao looked closely again, he realized that things were far more complicated than they seemed.

Despite being dressed in a black robe and wearing black face coverings, the unique aura emanating from him was undeniable.

No matter where he stands, he seems to naturally become the focus of everyone's attention. His presence is so strong that it is impossible to ignore him.

Zhao Gao knew that this matter was anything but ordinary, so he stopped thinking about it and quickly walked up to Xia Taige, bowing respectfully.

"Your Highness, you summoned me here. May I ask what your orders are?"

When Xia Taige saw Zhao Gao arrive, he introduced Donghuang Taiyi to Zhao Gao with a smile!

"Tomorrow, I will step down as the head of the Zhenwu Division, and this person will be the new head of the division who will succeed me!"

"You and Xiaoyaozi should cooperate with him more in the future!"

Zhao Gao was slightly surprised, but quickly agreed and then turned to bow to Donghuang Taiyi!

"Zhao Gao greets the Chief Judge!"

Upon hearing this, Donghuang Taiyi nodded without saying anything more.

Before Zhao Gao could say anything more, Xia Taige continued:

"Today, order everyone in the palace to make preparations so that they will accompany me to the Eastern Palace tomorrow!"

"From now on, you will also temporarily hold the position of Grand Master of the Eastern Palace."

"You shall be fully responsible for all matters, large and small, concerning the Crown Prince's Palace!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gao was shocked and couldn't understand how Xia Taige had suddenly become the crown prince!

Although he didn't understand, Zhao Gao didn't dare to delay.

"Yes! I hope Your Highness can rest assured!"

Xia Taige nodded upon hearing this, showing no concern for Zhao Gao's abilities whatsoever. Once Zhao Gao entered the palace, he would only thrive!

After all, he had served the First Emperor for decades, and there were bound to be some things he didn't understand before he left!

If nothing unexpected happens, Zhao Gao will very likely become Xia Taige's chief eunuch in the future!

"Oh! Also, there are over three thousand more soldiers in the Zhenwu Division. They will be the soldiers of the Eastern Palace from now on. You can arrange their deployment. Have them take over the Eastern Palace tomorrow! The existing guards inside the Eastern Palace are no longer needed!"

Xia Taige, remembering the Trapped Camp and the Mo Dao Army that the system had just rewarded him with, quickly added to Zhao Gao.

"Yes!"

Today's information is quite a lot for Zhao Gao. Didn't he say he was going to discuss future plans with Emperor Xia when he entered the palace?

How did he become the crown prince so suddenly?

Zhao Gao was completely baffled!

After giving Zhao Gao his instructions, Xia Taige, filled with curiosity, led Donghuang Taiyi slowly toward the quiet and elegant study.

Along the way, Xia Taige's gaze would occasionally fall on the mysterious and unpredictable Donghuang Taiyi beside him. Ever since watching Qin's Moon in her previous life, Xia Taige had been particularly curious about Donghuang Taiyi.

The study was filled with the faint scent of sandalwood, and the bookshelves were filled with various ancient classics.

Xia Taige and Donghuang Taiyi sat facing each other on either side of an antique desk.

Xia Taige stared at Donghuang Taiyi before him, and after a moment of silence, slowly asked:

"Donghuang, I have always been curious about the Realm of Land Immortals. What exactly is the Realm of Land Immortals? What are the differences between it and the peak of the Grandmaster Realm?"

Donghuang Taiyi nodded slightly and answered solemnly:

"Your Highness, the realm of terrestrial immortals has already transcended the realm of mortals! Once you step into this realm, you no longer need to rely on grains to sustain your life."

"Simply guide the spiritual energy between heaven and earth into the body to meet one's energy consumption needs."

At this point, Donghuang Taiyi paused briefly, then continued:

"As for the difference between the peak of the Grandmaster realm and the realm of the Land Immortal, it's simply a world of difference!"

"It can be said that there is an insurmountable gap between the two: one is the ultimate of the mortal world, and the other is a transcendent fairyland."

"Those who have not reached the realm of terrestrial immortals, no matter how powerful they are, are ultimately still mortals."

"Even if a mortal is exceptionally talented and cultivates diligently, their lifespan is at most only three generations."

"But the Land Immortals are different. Every Land Immortal has a lifespan of at least a thousand years, which can be described as immortality!"

A lifespan of a thousand years?

When Xia Taige heard these words, his originally calm eyes instantly flashed with two dazzling beams of light, as brilliant as shooting stars streaking across the night sky.

At this moment, Xia Taige's mind was completely occupied by these three simple words, leaving no room for any other thoughts!

Immortality... This goal, which has been pursued by countless people since ancient times, seems so alluring at this moment that even Xia Taige is moved.

For Xia Taige, the throne has always been the supreme symbol of power.

However, at this moment, compared to immortality, even the lofty imperial throne seemed to lose its luster.

Since the beginning of time, which of the emperors, nobles, and ordinary people throughout history has not dreamed of immortality?

After calming her agitated emotions slightly, Xia Taige eagerly pressed Donghuang Taiyi for an answer:

How to reach the realm of a terrestrial immortal?

Upon hearing this, Donghuang Taiyi, seeing Xia Taige's excited expression, made no attempt to hide his excitement.

"Your Highness, reaching the realm of a terrestrial immortal is extremely difficult!"

"When I arrived, I sensed that there were only nine terrestrial immortals in this realm!"

"Now, nine people is the limit. No new terrestrial immortal realm powerhouse will be born until someone dies!"

limit?

Donghuang Taiyi's words overturned Xia Taige's previous understanding.

In Xia Taige's understanding, the Land Immortal Realm can be broken through naturally after the Grandmaster has reached the level of a Grandmaster, provided the opportunity is right.

Now, Donghuang Taiyi tells him that there are quotas for the Land Immortal Realm.

Xia Taige frowned, partly because he was amazed at how difficult it was to reach the realm of a terrestrial immortal, and partly because he hadn't expected there to be so many powerful figures above the Grandmaster level in this world.

These people are very likely to be obstacles to the Great Xia Dynasty's unification of the Chinese mainland!

After a moment, Xia Taige seemed to realize something and quickly asked Donghuang Taiyi:

"Is Donghuang among these nine people?"

Donghuang Taiyi shook his head.

"When I arrived, I did not feel any limitations of this world."

"None of the nine were listed as subordinates!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Taige seemed to see another opportunity.

Donghuang Taiyi's words likely mean that Zhao Gao and Xiaoyaozi are also not subject to the restrictions of this realm.

The Zhenwu Division is very likely to gain two more powerful individuals at the Land Immortal Realm in the future!