Only three seconds? He's already the Lord of All Realms, so it doesn't matter.

Even with their unparalleled perception, they couldn't glimpse the content of their mental communication.

Feeling disappointed, Ye Xuan withdrew his senses and consciousness from the capital city thousands of miles away and looked at the soldiers who had submitted by the lake.

These people, who were in the capital just moments before, have now become worshippers of the Immortal Willow.

From the Chen family father and son in Shuitian Village, to the residents of Lanzhen, and then to the people of Changning County, and what's next?

His title of Heavenly Dao Immortal Venerable in the historical world was not given lightly. In the short-lived world where only Foundation Establishment cultivators existed, Ye Xuan was confident that he could overthrow the so-called Immortal Shrine and create a new world.

To clear the meridians in the bodies of the soldiers who had no cultivation, Ye Xuan called Chen Qinghe to his side.

"Let's go."

Chen Qinghe was taken aback, but he was very obedient and followed the Immortal Venerable's footsteps without asking any questions.

"My lord, what is Qinghe doing here?"

Chen Hong ran over, and he assumed that Chen Qinghe had failed the test of going down to the lake and was being punished.

"Hmm? You don't want him to cultivate with me? Fine."

Before he finished speaking, Ye Xuan suddenly flashed away several steps like a ghost, leaving the children following behind far behind.

Upon hearing this, Chen Hong realized he had messed things up terribly and hurriedly followed Ye Xuan, shouting, "No, no, no!"

"Your Highness, are you willing to guide Qinghe in your cultivation? I...I..."

He immediately slapped himself twice, fearing that his offense had jeopardized his son's future.

Ye Xuan stopped where he was, waved his hand, and then said to Chen Qinghe:

"Go see your mother. The journey won't take too long, but it's quite arduous."

He watched the child in front of him leave and patted Chen Hong on the shoulder.

"Cultivate diligently. The Immortal Willow is currently brimming with vitality, and you have a good chance of establishing your foundation."

Chen Hong was overjoyed upon hearing this. After thanking the Immortal Venerable, he picked up Chen Qinghe and took him home together.

The father and son had been cultivating by the lakeside for some time, with Jin Yan bringing them meals every day.

She was carrying a wooden basket covered with a coarse cloth when she saw Chen Hong and his son just as she was about to go out.

"Why are you home so early today?"

Jin Yan looked up at the sky; it wasn't even noon yet. Normally, the father and son would practice until late at night before they could bear to go home.

The three entered the house, and Chen Hong told Jin Yan about the Immortal Venerable's plan to take Chen Qinghe on an expedition.

She knew about this a few days ago, but she didn't expect it to come so quickly.

Silently, she added a bowl of rice porridge to Chen Qinghe's bowl. The growing child ate quickly, finishing the bowl in just a few gulps.

Jin Yan didn't know what to say for a moment. Should she remind the child of things to be careful about when he was out?

But how could she, a woman living in the town, who had married into the Chen family when she was young and had never left Lan Town, possibly give instructions to her child who was about to leave?

Or perhaps you could remind him to pay attention to some things in his daily life?

But Chen Qinghe was no longer an ordinary village child. At the age of ten, he had already broken through to the Qi Refining stage. What could he possibly tell Chen Qinghe?

"..."

Jin Yan sat quietly at the table, her eyes fixed on the rice porridge in the bowl, gradually losing focus.

Chen Hong immediately told Chen Qinghe, who had finished eating, to go to the inner room to rest with his younger brother. He moved the stool closer to Jin Yan.

"Don't overthink it, this is Qinghe's good fortune."

The Immortal Venerable personally guided his cultivation; in the past, such an opportunity would have been coveted by everyone.

Although Qinghe is young, he has already entered the Qi Refining stage and has his own path to walk.

Jin Yan looked up, her eyes slightly red, her fingers unconsciously stroking the rough edge of the table.

"I know... but the village has been in chaos lately, so the outside world must be in chaos too."

Chen Hong held her hand and said gently, "By the grace of the Immortal Venerable, having chosen him, I will surely protect Qinghe and ensure his safety."

"Perhaps when Qinghe returns, he will have achieved something extraordinary!"

Jin Yan nodded, managing a weak smile.

The two remained silent for a moment, when they heard the faint snoring of a child coming from the inner room. The two brothers, Chen Qinghe and Chen Xunjiang, were already fast asleep.

The next morning, before dawn, Ye Xuan was already at the lakeside.

Chen Qinghe, carrying a small bundle, bid farewell to his parents and then followed him out of Shuitian Village...

"Sir, where are we going?"

"The capital city."

Chen Qinghe was completely unfamiliar with the name mentioned by the Immortal Venerable. He had never even been to Lan Town, the closest town to Shuitian Village, let alone the capital.

But whenever Chen Qinghe recalled the army that appeared after the purple-robed monk died and his spirit vanished yesterday, he felt that it was a dangerous place.

Ye Xuan didn't explain much to him; anyway, the child's horizons would gradually broaden as they traveled along the way.

He had carefully considered the route from Shuitian Village to Wangdu yesterday. After leaving the village, the two of them would need to travel along the road to the east.

During the journey, you will pass through Changning County, and then encounter the county seats of three different dynasties, which will lead you directly to the capital.

If we take Chen Qinghe with us, this trip will probably take some time.

Without delay, the two hurried on their way, never stopping to rest before nightfall.

After a long day of travel, Chen Qinghe looked somewhat exhausted. Finally, the outline of a county town came into view in front of them.

The words "Pingyuan County" are engraved on the city gate, which is the first county town we passed through, except for Changning County.

However, before the two even entered the city, Ye Xuan noticed a crowd gathering at the city gate, pointing and gesturing at the notices on the wall.

He remained unmoved as he led Chen Qinghe closer. There, they saw several large wanted posters prominently displayed on the city wall, depicting Ye Xuan, the most powerful figure in Changning County.

The surrounding people whispered among themselves, "This is a bounty issued directly from the capital!"

"How dare this person be so audacious as to claim supremacy and kingship in front of ancestral halls and royal residences?"

"Oh, that's too shallow. Your vision is too narrow. Have you ever heard the rumors about Changning County...?"

The crowd gathered around the bounty poster, discussing it animatedly. Chen Qinghe looked at Ye Xuan nervously, only to see a hint of anger appear on the Immortal Venerable's face.

He glanced at the notice on the wall and immediately tore down the bounty poster.

"What the hell is that drawing?"

He looked at the portrait on the paper. The brushstrokes were rough and the features were completely unlike his own. No wonder no one noticed them when they approached earlier.

Ye Xuan crumpled the bounty posters into tiny pieces, then, with Chen Qinghe in tow, strode into the city.

At this moment, everyone's eyes fell on them, and finally someone recognized Ye Xuan's identity.

"It's him, the man on the wanted poster!"

One of them cried out in surprise, which drew a swarm of guards from the city gate, who surrounded Ye Xuan and Chen Qinghe.

The guards all looked greedy, knowing that the amount on the bounty was an astronomical sum for ordinary people.

At this moment, everyone gripped their weapons tightly, imagining themselves capturing the legendary Heavenly Immortal Venerable and rushing to the county government to claim their reward.

Ye Xuan casually activated his lightning-summoning finger, and a thunderstorm gathered for miles outside the city gate, frightening the guards so much that they lost their arrogance and their eyes became crystal clear.

With Chen Qinghe by their side, the two arrived at the county government under the watchful eyes of the city's residents.