All races revere me as the Heavenly Emperor, solely because of my nine disciples!

"what are you doing?"

"How can you, the emperor of a dynasty, bow and kneel before others?"

"Arise! From this day forward, proceed to the Supreme Temple for three days of bathing and fasting to reclaim the fortune of heaven and earth and stabilize the aura of the Northern Wilderness Emperor!"

In the main hall, Zhou Hai, seeing Chen Xuan kneeling before him, showed no joy. Instead, he reprimanded him in a low voice, drawing stares from everyone. No one knew what he meant.

Elder Zhou!

Chen Xuan also looked up and looked at Zhou Hai with some confusion.

He knelt before Zhou Hai for two reasons.

Firstly, the Great Qian Dynasty has lost all its power; if it weren't for the academy's assistance, it would likely have been destroyed long ago. To stabilize the Great Qian, he doesn't mind submitting to others. Even if it means losing his imperial dignity, he is willing to do so.

Secondly, Zhou Hai is Chen Bei's master. In his eyes, Zhou Hai is no different from his own master. As a junior, there is nothing wrong with paying respects to an elder. This way, he can express his gratitude to Zhou Hai for taking care of Chen Bei and also strengthen their relationship. Why not?

However, it seems that Zhou Hai is not very satisfied with this result.

"Listen, you are the emperor. You may worship heaven and earth, and your parents, but you cannot worship outsiders!"

"From this day forward, you will become the ruler of the Northern Wilderness, the emperor of the entire Northern Wilderness."

"What you need to do is replace this sky and take responsibility for billions of lives on earth!"

"The moment you become the ruler of the Northern Wilderness, you cannot even be called the Son of Heaven, but Heaven itself. Even Heaven and Earth, our parents, are not worthy of your worship!"

Do you know what your bow just now meant?

Zhou Hai's expression was more serious than ever before.

In the past, an emperor would have been overjoyed to kneel before him.

After being given numerous books by the viewing system, he seemed to gain enlightenment and developed new perspectives on everything in the world.

Theories of fortune, faith, and destiny, among others, may seem abstract and ethereal, but they actually influence everyone at every moment.

As an emperor of a dynasty, Chen Xuan was a person with great fortune.

Not to mention that he is about to become the ruler of the Northern Wilderness, and his fortune is far beyond what ordinary people can imagine.

It's often said that a man's knees are worth gold, but that's just a figure of speech.

In fact, a man's kneeling is a million times more valuable than gold. It's just that in the mundane world, people value gold the most, hence the use of this expression.

In a true sense, whether it is a man or a woman, from the moment they kneel down, what they offer to others is not just dignity, but also all their own fortune.

The ruler of a region possesses great fortune, but also immense responsibilities. If even he kneels down, and his fortune is stolen, how can he possibly bear the burden that follows?

Zhou Hai was unwilling to accept the great fortune of Chen Xuan, the ruler of the Northern Wilderness. Firstly, he did not want to be bound by the burden of being the ruler of the Northern Wilderness. Secondly, he had his own system and his own path, and he did not need this kind of fortune at all.

Right now, all he wants is for Chen Xuan to get through this period peacefully, successfully take that position, be baptized by heaven and earth, become the supreme king of the Northern Wilderness, and guard the peace of the Northern Wilderness.

"May I ask Elder Zhou, what does this mean?"

Chen Xuan didn't understand Zhou Hai's thoughts and couldn't help but humbly ask for his guidance.

"Foolish! Why do you think your Great Qian Dynasty can be the oldest legacy in the Northern Wilderness?"

"You think that with your Chen clan in such a state, you still deserve to sit in this position?"

"Why do you think your Great Qianchen Clan has fallen to this state, almost collapsing?"

"For millions of years, your Great Qian has been dutiful and responsible on this land, winning the hearts and minds of the people, the favor of Heaven, and the blessing of destiny, which has enabled you to become stronger and stronger."

"As a result, because of the so-called underworld, your Chen clan has actually lost its composure and is even considering surrendering and exchanging your lives for a chance to survive!"

"From that moment on, the decline of your Chen clan was a foregone conclusion!"

"Believe it or not, if the Chen Clan hadn't defied the late emperor's wishes and allowed Chen Bei to sit in your position, the Chen Clan would never have fallen to this state today; it would only have become stronger!"

"Unfortunately, the principles that the late emperor understood, the rest of your Chen clan still do not understand!"

Zhou Hai stared at Chen Xuan, and his words made Chen Xuan fall into deep thought, while Murong Xiao and the others also showed surprise.

In a daze, they seemed to see a different world. It was as if a great path of truth was leading them, guiding them to see different scenery and to understand different profound principles of the universe.

Everyone fell silent. After a long while, Zhou Hai slowly said, "The strength of the Chen Clan has never been due to the Chen Clan itself, nor to any one person, but to your mission!"

"The will of the people, the will of Heaven, and the mission are our own; those who should not fall will not fall."

"But you yourselves have all fallen first. How can Heaven favor you, how can the people's hearts be united, how can you shoulder your mission, and how can good fortune bestow upon you?"

"Chen Xuan, are you willing to attain the status of Saint King?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan, Murong Xiao, and the others trembled.

Is the position of Saint King something that can be predetermined?

"Yes, of course I do!"

"Please enlighten me, Elder Zhou!"

Without a second thought, Chen Xuan directly expressed his wish.

What does the Chen Clan lack most right now? Isn't it high-end combat power?

He desired to become a Saint King more than anyone else. Otherwise, he truly didn't know how much longer he could hold on.

He was just a young man in his twenties or thirties, which was really too young in the cultivation world where people could live for thousands of years.

But today, his hair has turned white. Exhausted, it's clear to everyone that he's older than most people.

It's incredibly exhausting for an emperor without sufficient power to maintain his vast empire and shoulder the responsibility of ruling a dynasty spanning hundreds of millions of territories.

He was almost completely exhausted.

But if he possessed the power of a Saint King and attained that supreme position, what would he have to worry about? Anything that dared to disobey would simply be suppressed and killed.

Of course, his ability to speak his mind so readily also stemmed from his expectations of Zhou Hai.

In his view, Zhou Hai's strength was unfathomable. It was certainly possible for him to cultivate several saints and even a saint king in a short period of time.

As long as Zhou Hai gives him this opportunity, he will find a way to seize it no matter what.

"Ok!"

"When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it first tests their resolve and tests their abilities!"

"Next, you will become the ruler of the Northern Wilderness and be granted a title by Heaven and Earth!"

"Logically speaking, the Northern Wilderness is a vast and abundant land, teeming with countless living beings. The immense faith, the powerful will of Heaven, and the supreme fortune should have allowed you to take another step closer, to be on par with the heavens, and to reach the level of a Great Sage!"

"However, the Northern Wilderness has only recently been unified, and its foundation is unstable. Moreover, you have not yet made any significant contributions. Even if you obtain everything and achieve the Saint King status, that would be the pinnacle!"

"Remember this: from now on, you belong to the Northern Wilderness, representing its will. You must not betray the Northern Wilderness!"

"Go, fast and bathe at the Supreme Temple, borrow the thoughts of all beings to wash away your filth. With a pure body, receive the power of thought and command the Northern Wilderness!"

Zhou Hai nodded slightly, and his words caused Chen Xuan's expression to change drastically.

Only then did he truly understand that Zhou Hai actually wanted him to become the ruler of the Northern Wilderness.

"Elder Zhou, this... can I really withstand it?"

Chen Xuan was stunned. This was such a huge surprise that most people would have jumped up on the spot.

But as an emperor, especially a fallen one, he knew better than anyone how heavy the burden was. For a moment, he was filled with fear.

"You don't want to?"

Zhou Hai didn't say much, just three words, which seemed to determine everything.

"No... Elder Zhou, it's not that I'm unwilling, but I'm worried that I won't be able to rule on behalf of Heaven, and that I will let down millions of people and Elder Zhou's expectations!"

Chen Xuan quickly shook his head, even using the title "I" to express his desire for the position, while also revealing his inner fear.

"Hehehe... It's enough that you have this fear!"

"Heaven's way is not omnipotent; there are always things it cannot anticipate, let alone those who rule on behalf of Heaven."

"If you have this mindset, you will put in enough effort. Entrusting the Northern Wilderness to you is the right choice!"

"Go and issue the order! Summon the troops of the Great Qian Dynasty! Soon we will sweep across the Northern Wilderness, unify the land, and establish a new order!"

"At the same time, wash away your filth as soon as possible. The extent of your attainment this time depends on how well you prepare!"

Zhou Hai smiled slightly, his gaze towards Chen Xuan showing much more satisfaction.

He didn't want to shoulder that burden either, not out of fear, but out of frustration.

Compared to his restlessness and unwillingness to be bound, Chen Xuan's cautiousness is more suitable for being a true king.

Only such a person can truly govern the world and care for all living beings.

"Yes, Elder Zhou!"

"However, Elder Zhou, the Northern Wilderness is home to many holy lands, and what if war breaks out...?"

Chen Xuan dared not say more and quickly accepted the order, then said with some worry.

"Hahaha... Emperor Qian need not worry. In the Northern Wilderness, all hostile holy lands have been destroyed by Elder Zhou!"

"The rest of the holy lands have all submitted and recognized you as the common ruler of the Northern Wilderness!"

"Sending troops now to unify the country is nothing more than a formality!"

With a loud laugh, Murong Xiao spoke up.

Chen Xuan's expression was quite interesting; he was so shocked that he stood rooted to the spot, unable to react for a long time.

He never imagined that such a huge change would occur in the Northern Wilderness without anyone noticing.

It all happened so fast, giving him no chance to react. He didn't even have time to receive the news.

"Understood. Elder Zhou, Sect Leader Murong, I will go and issue the order immediately, and at the same time, I will go to the Supreme Temple to fast and bathe!"

"If war breaks out, we ask for the academy's full support!"

After a long while, Chen Xuan finally came to his senses, took a deep breath, straightened his back, and looked solemnly at the group.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, we will do everything in our power to support you and ensure that you are respected by all in the Northern Wilderness!"

Murong Xiao quickly stood up and, together with the elders, bowed to Chen Xuan to show their attitude.

He just sat there quietly, lost in thought.

Soon, Chen Xuan left, but the Dao Asking Palace remained restless.

All the disciples were standing here just now.

What did they hear?

The Northern Wilderness is actually going to be unified, and by the Academy and the Great Qian Dynasty together.

Although the supreme ruler is Emperor Qian, from now on, the academy will surely become the most powerful force in the Northern Wilderness, and no one will dare to underestimate it.

This is an unparalleled honor!

"All disciples, heed my command! Immediately issue this order to the entire realm: the academy will commence its grand ceremony to recruit disciples!"

"Starting soon, Elder Zhou will personally preach and enlighten the students. The future of spreading the teachings throughout the world will depend on you!"

"As students of my academy, you have heard it all: the Northern Wilderness is about to be unified, and your mission will only become heavier. From now on, you will not only shoulder the responsibility of spreading the teachings, but also the wishes of the people of the Northern Wilderness!"

Just then, Murong Xiao came out personally and gave orders to all his disciples.

"Yes!"

The entire academy received the order at the same time, and everyone was more excited than ever before.

Spreading Confucian and Taoist doctrines throughout the world is the dream of every student in the academy.

Now that this can finally be realized, with schools scattered throughout the Northern Wilderness, how could they not be excited?

On this day, the academy was shaken, and the entire Great Qian Dynasty was shaken.

The students of the academy set out in droves, traveling as far as possible to call upon the world and recruit students.

The Great Qian Dynasty mobilized tens of millions of troops, deploying them to the border regions, ready to launch attacks on various places at any time to unify the northern wilderness.

Emperor Qian Chenxuan issued orders to appoint Murong Xiao as the Grand Chancellor of the Great Qian Dynasty, in charge of all affairs of the Great Qian.

Zhou Hai was appointed as the Imperial Tutor of the Great Qian Dynasty and received the respect of the people of the Qian Dynasty!

Establish Wu Yang as the Grand Marshal of the Great Qian Army, commanding all the troops of the Great Qian!

Only Chen Chuang, Danyangzi, Xu Zhenyang, Li Changqing, and others remained to oversee the affairs of the academy. However, when necessary, they would also assist in managing the affairs of the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Rites during the Qian Dynasty.

The current shortage of talent in the Great Qian Dynasty does not mean that even people like Li Changqing have become the current high-end combat force of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Even though the Great Qian Dynasty is weak, it still has some experts at the Unity Realm. If they grit their teeth, they can even produce two experts at the Dao Palace Realm.

In recent years, Li Changqing and others have only fully entered the Enlightenment Realm. In terms of power alone, they are not even ranked among the top in the Great Qian Dynasty.

When it comes to governing a country and ensuring its stability, the Confucian scholars who came from the Jixia Academy were themselves highly skilled.

In today's era of scarce talent in the Great Qian Dynasty, they are extremely useful.

This kept every disciple and elder of the Great Qian Dynasty extremely busy, with no time to spare.

Before they could even receive the honor of unifying the Northern Wilderness, many were already overwhelmed by the sheer volume of work.

However, Zhou Hai did not stay at the academy for long. That night, he left the academy and came to the outskirts of Yuelong City again.