Chapter 755: Bestowing the Sword

Chapter 755: Chapter 755: Bestowing the Sword

In the underworld, Changjing! In the Unending Hall of the court!

"From today, I appoint Xiao Wang as the commander of the tenth legion of the Da Jin Empire!" Zhong Shan announced solemnly.

"As you command!" Xiao Wang bowed deeply.

The Da Jin Empire had added another legion commander, Xiao Wang. Although some were dissatisfied, Xiao Wang's capabilities were undeniable. All he needed was to accumulate enough military achievements in the upcoming campaign against the Tian Vein Empire to silence any dissent.

"Yan Chongzhi!" Zhong Shan called out.

"Present!" Yan Chongzhi, the commander of the seventh legion, immediately stepped forward.

"In two years, oversee the Changjing imperial examination. Handle the specific matters," Zhong Shan ordered.

"As you command!" Yan Chongzhi responded promptly.

Yan Chongzhi was put in charge of selecting talents, while the other legion commanders would handle the southern war efforts in the underworld.

Xiao Wang would deal with the Tian Vein Empire, and the Five Colors Empire, having lost the support of the Immortal Realm, had become insignificant.

The Da Jin Empire's army was now dominating the southern underworld.

In the north, the remaining sacred land and celestial empire in the underworld did not send troops south. They couldn't afford to. The long journey would be futile, and with Da Jin's growing national strength, their military power was now unstoppable.

As for the Tian family, Tian Xiaozi, heavily injured by Zhong Shan, would not be making any moves for a while. Even with the help of the Spring of Life, his recovery would take at least ten years. The injuries inflicted by Zhong Shan were too severe; pulverized bones were not easily healed.

In ten years? By the time Tian Xiaozi recovered, Zhong Shan might have already fully conquered the southern underworld.

Large sects? Large empires? These no longer concerned Zhong Shan. The Da Jin Empire's army was now sweeping through the southern underworld with unstoppable force.

The will of the people, the will of heaven. An unstoppable momentum.

The Da Jin Empire's influence was expanding madly, and its power was soaring.

Zhong Shan no longer needed to travel constantly. Sitting in Changjing was enough.

In the past, during the Black Sea battle, Ye Qingcheng had suddenly disappeared.

Ye Qingcheng found himself traveling through a yellow tunnel, continuously moving forward. After three days, a flash of white light appeared in the distance, and Ye Qingcheng reappeared in the world.

The sky was clear, with gentle clouds. Ye Qingcheng stood atop a mountain peak, with a blazing sun overhead.

A golden sun? The world of the living?

"Who goes there? How dare you trespass into the forbidden land of the Realm of Longevity?" A group of cultivators, swords drawn, surrounded Ye Qingcheng.

"The Realm of Longevity?" Ye Qingcheng muttered, looking at the group of cultivators.

"State your name quickly! Who are you to trespass into the Realm of Longevity?" the leading cultivator demanded angrily.

Looking at the group before him, Ye Qingcheng let out a bitter smile, a smile filled with pain.

"Who are you? State your name!"

Ye Qingcheng looked at them, shook his head, and said, "Inform Daoist Master Shen Ya that the sinner of the Realm of Longevity, Ye Qingcheng, seeks an audience!"

"The sinner of the Realm of Longevity?"

"Ye Qingcheng?"

"Never heard of him! Ye Qingcheng? Who is Ye Qingcheng?"

"Senior brother, let's ask him more. Something seems off here."

One Month Later, Within a Grand Hall of the Realm of Longevity

"Uh, I still need a bit more time, but it should be soon!" Huan Ji smiled.

"Keep up the good work!" Zhong Shan encouraged.

"Of course, it won't be long!" Huan Ji replied confidently.

"Qianyou will soon enter the Hundred Worlds Cave, be careful!" Zhong Shan emphasized.

"I know, she's your empress after all. Don't worry, the leading role will always be you!" Huan Ji laughed.

Two days later, at the entrance of the Hundred Worlds Cave, Gu Qianyou was about to enter. Zhong Shan accompanied her to the entrance.

"Zhong Shan, what happened to the ancestral divine beast in the end?" Gu Qianyou asked regretfully.

The ancestral divine beast was incredibly adorable, and during their time in Changjing in the underworld, Gu Qianyou always wanted to hold it.

"It went to find Nian Youyou. Before the Black Sea duel, it came to me in a dream to say goodbye," Zhong Shan explained.

"Oh, will it be in danger?" Gu Qianyou still worried.

"Don't worry. Even a Heaven Tier master couldn't catch it easily. Otherwise, why would Ye Qingcheng have used the Myriad Phenomena Mirror Tower to try to capture it? It will be fine!"

"But..." Gu Qianyou still seemed reluctant.

"If there's a chance in the future, I'll find you a divine beast just as adorable," Zhong Shan smiled.

"Alright," Gu Qianyou blushed, her thoughts laid bare by Zhong Shan.

In the Qin Empire, the holy capital of Xianyang! In the grand hall.

Ying looked at his ministers as Li Si stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, the Immortal Slayer Sword in the underworld was destroyed by Zhong Shan, which is why the old master of the Realm of Longevity was so enraged," Li Si reported.

"Oh?"

"The Da Jin Empire already has the ability to traverse both realms. In the underworld, there's also a Da Jin Empire. Recently, the Da Jin Empire in the underworld, under Zhong Shan's meticulous planning, accomplished something earth-shattering, shaking the entire underworld!" Li Si said respectfully.

"Oh?"

"This all started with a duel at the Black Sea. Zhong Shan and Ye Qingcheng from the Immortal Realm agreed to a Black Sea duel, involving the Tian family. Each of the three forces had their own schemes, but ultimately, Da Jin emerged victorious," Li Si explained.

Ying sat on his throne, listening quietly.

"Zhong Shan destroyed the Immortal Realm, took the Immortal Slayer Sword, injured Kunpeng, and defeated the Tian family. He has become the most prominent figure in the underworld. The specific details are..." Li Si continued.

Respectfully, Li Si detailed the events in the underworld to Ying, leaving nothing out. Li Si had remarkable abilities; while it was easy for those in the underworld to learn about the world of the living, it was difficult for the living to gather information about the underworld. Yet, Li Si knew everything, as if he had personally visited the underworld.

"Well, well, a six-bird stone indeed. Zhong Shan is quite something!" Lü Buwei's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"Your Majesty, the Da Jin Empire is growing stronger. Zhong Shan is truly extraordinary, just as you predicted!" Li Si nodded.

"Your Majesty, how should we deal with this?" Li Si asked again.

Ying tapped his fingers on the dragon throne, deep in thought. The ministers waited patiently, not daring to interrupt.

After a moment, Ying's mouth curled into a faint smile. "Interesting!"

"Your Majesty?" Li Si was puzzled.

"We'll watch," Ying said calmly.

Watching the tigers fight? The emperor intended to sit back and watch the struggle unfold?

"Yes!" Li Si immediately responded.