Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield Chapter 811 Chapter 328: Guiguzi Joins Qin! What Is the True Connection Between the Mortal World and the Immortal Realm? (Part 2)
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"But I have already mastered it."
Zhao Feng said with a smile.
With a casual wave of his hand, a Holy Decree materialized in his palm.
"My father has already unified with the Qin's National Fortune and now holds its power."
"This is the decree he issued, awaiting Elder Guigu's acceptance to serve our Qin and receive the conferment. Once that happens, the Qin's National Fortune will naturally be bestowed upon you."
"Whether you choose to accept it or not is entirely up to Elder Guigu."
Zhao Feng offered the Holy Decree with a smile.
Guiguzi's eyes fixed upon the decree.
The decree pulsed with potent National Fortune; while imperceptible to common folk, Guiguzi could keenly sense its presence.
"Teacher."
"The Qin is no longer a mere Mortal Kingdom."
"If you seize this chance, you can definitely recover from your injuries, and in the future, your cultivation will undoubtedly advance by leaps and bounds," Yu Liao urged swiftly.
He too wished for his teacher to join the Qin.
"If I were to accept this Holy Decree, would the Qi Fortune of Shenzhou still reject me?"
Guiguzi tilted his head, gazing down from the summit of Ghost Valley.
It was as if the entirety of Shenzhou lay before him.
He had not departed Guigu for many years.
"Naturally," Zhao Feng replied with a smile.
"Very well."
Guiguzi smiled and directly took hold of the Holy Decree.
"I accept."
"From this moment forth, I am willing to serve the Qin as a minister."
As Guiguzi finished speaking, the decree in his grasp unfurled.
In the subsequent moment, golden characters, imbued with the power of National Fortune, appeared in the emptiness above.
"By My decree."
"Mr. Guiguzi, possessing formidable strength and unparalleled wisdom, shall be honored as the Great Qin Master, enjoying the Qin's National Fortune."
In the void overhead, as the decree manifested, Ying Zheng's commanding voice resonated.
"Minister, accept the decree," Guiguzi bowed respectfully.
The next instant, within the expanse above, a Mystic Bird emerged.
It carried with it a surging aura and the vastness of National Fortune.
A powerful wave of National Fortune descended upon Guiguzi.
As the National Fortune enveloped him, the immortal power within Guiguzi naturally began to circulate.
Bang!
Bang!
An immense pressure, akin to that of immortals, emanated from his being.
The entire Ghost Valley trembled profoundly.
After a significant interval, a look of astonishment dawned on Guiguzi's face.
"The power of Qi Fortune is unexpectedly mighty."
"I have endured severe injuries for a millennium, yet under this power, I have recovered more than half. With the Qi Fortune upon me, my injuries will soon be completely healed," Guiguzi declared with excitement.
"The miraculous effects of Qi Fortune are indeed extraordinary."
"And it's not just your healing; once your injuries are mended, your cultivation will also see significant improvement," Zhao Feng added with a smile.
"No wonder even Immortals and Gods strive to seize Qi Fortune; with such marvelous benefits, who wouldn't covet it?" Guiguzi mused with deep feeling.
"In time,
Guigu Qing will grasp the even grander applications of National Fortune."
"But before that, it is fitting to bestow upon you the treasure common to all our Qin ministers," Zhao Feng smiled.
With another sweep of his hand, the Tian Xuan Mirror appeared before Guiguzi.
"An Innate Spiritual Treasure—no, it already possesses the lustrous sheen of an Innate Spiritual Treasure but remains at the Postnatal stage, seemingly undergoing transformation."
Observing the Tian Xuan Mirror presented to him, Guiguzi was once again taken aback.
Innate Spiritual Treasure.
Guiguzi had only encountered tales of their renown, aware of their existence. However, as a mere being in the Heavenly Immortal Realm, he was far from a formidable figure in the Immortal Realm. Possessing an Immortal Tier Immortal Artifact was already a considerable feat, while a Divine Tier Divine Artifact was utterly beyond reach.
To own an Innate Spiritual Treasure would invite immense peril upon its wielder.
"Guigu Qing, reach out and touch it," Zhao Feng instructed kindly.
Guiguzi extended his hand to touch the Tian Xuan Mirror.
Instantly, a secondary mirror, identical to the Tian Xuan Mirror, materialized and floated before Guiguzi.
"This… what is its purpose?" Guiguzi inquired, bewildered.
"The Tian Xuan Mirror establishes a connection with the Qin."
"It not only enables seamless, boundless communication but also facilitates the transfer of objects across vast distances and can even conjure a cultivation space to hasten one's progress."
"As for its specific marvels, Guigu Qing will discover them once you possess it," Zhao Feng explained with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Guiguzi's face lit up with curiosity, and he promptly grasped the sub-mirror. In the following moment, the treasure's light merged directly into his body.
"The Supreme Treasure wielded by the Crown Prince is truly astounding."
"However, from this moment forward, with the exception of those the Crown Prince truly trusts, such Supreme Treasures should not be revealed."
"Within the Immortal Realm, mutual slaughter is the norm; we slaughter to seize resources, and we slaughter even more for treasures."
"A supreme treasure like this could certainly provoke powerful experts to action," Guiguzi stated with gravity.
"Rest assured," Zhao Feng replied with a soft chuckle.
The Tian Xuan Mirror was undeniably a top-tier magical artifact for aiding governance.
Yet, for Zhao Feng, he possessed something of even greater significance.
The Minor World!
The World Tree!
Its boundless might.
Naturally.
The Tian Xuan Mirror.
As Guiguzi had mentioned.
It was currently undergoing a metamorphosis.
After Zhao Feng consolidated Qi Fortune and established the Qin Yun Dynasty, he had his father issue an imperial decree, designating the Tian Xuan Mirror as the Nation Guardian Artifact. Bolstered by Qin's National Fortune, it was transitioning from a Postnatal Spiritual Treasure into an Innate Spiritual Treasure.
"My visit today."
"Apart from inviting Gui Guqing to serve Qin, there is another matter of importance," Zhao Feng's expression turned solemn.
"Your Highness, please do speak," Guiguzi responded with a smile.
Having integrated into Qin, Guiguzi himself had benefited from the blessing of Qin's National Fortune, and most of his injuries had since healed. Guiguzi, having tutored numerous disciples, understood the responsibilities of a minister.
"Do Immortals exist beyond Shenzhou?"
Zhao Feng inquired with earnestness.
"While this minister is not entirely clear on the fundamental nature of Shenzhou, I am quite certain about the barrier between the Immortal and Mortal realms."
"In ancient times, there was a Human Emperor of the Human Race who, possessing immense magical power and great Qi Fortune, severed the Heavenly Pillar and erected the barrier separating Immortals and Mortals."
"Shenzhou, and indeed all realms beyond it, constitute the Mortal World. Consequently, those residing in the Immortal Realm and above are unable to descend to the lower realm."
"As for how I managed to enter Shenzhou, it was perhaps sheer luck, as I cannot fathom why I was able to bypass this barrier between Immortal and Mortal," Guiguzi admitted with a touch of helplessness.
It was evident.
Trapped as he was in Guiguzi, the strategist felt quite powerless.
Ultimately, he himself could not comprehend the reason for his arrival in the Mortal World.
"Gui Guqing."
"I too am somewhat curious."
Upon hearing Guiguzi's words, Zhao Feng's mind leaped to a significant realization.
"Your Highness, please elaborate," Guiguzi responded promptly.
"In the past, Immortals and Mortals were not distinct; they coexisted within a single world."
"Following the Human Emperor's act of severing the Heavenly Pillar and establishing the separation between Immortals and Mortals, where did those Immortals originally residing in Shenzhou relocate to?" Zhao Feng posed the question.
"This minister is unaware; after all, I was merely a Heavenly Immortal. It is likely only those who personally witnessed that era would know the answer," Guiguzi replied, shaking his head.
"Gui Guqing."
"I shall not mince words."
"Just moments ago..."
Zhao Feng recounted the entire affair involving Xu Fu and the matter concerning Penglai Immortal Island.
Upon hearing this narrative.
Guiguzi's expression also grew grave.
"Xu Fu?"
"This individual's name is Xu Fu?"
Guiguzi's expression held a peculiar nuance.
"Could it be that Xu Fu is a disciple of Gui Guqing?" Zhao Feng inquired, a note of surprise in his voice.
In his previous lives.
Certain historical records indicated that Xu Fu was indeed a disciple of Guiguzi.
"Xu Fu possessed a Cultivation Spiritual Root. He once sought out Guiguzi and was accepted by me as an honorary disciple. I imparted cultivation techniques and training to him."
"To think that he is somehow connected to this so-called Penglai Immortal?" Guiguzi's face contorted with displeasure.
"This Xu Fu is no longer a righteous Immortal Cultivator. Instead, as you mentioned, Gui Guqing, he has become a Demon Cultivator, subsisting on human flesh and blood. Furthermore, he now serves as a puppet for this so-called Immortal Envoy," Zhao Feng stated with a deep voice.
"This minister understands."
"He was merely an honorary disciple. If he has willingly strayed, then let him meet his end."
"However."
"The pronouncements of this so-called Immortal Envoy cannot be disregarded."
"Over the vast expanse of time."
"Although Immortals and Mortals are separated, the Immortals and Gods of the Immortal Realm have never relinquished their interest in Shenzhou. They have perpetually sought avenues to infiltrate Shenzhou, aiming to seize its Qi Fortune, and furthermore, to utilize Shenzhou's inhabitants as sustenance," Guiguzi explained.
"Moreover, Xu Fu's assertion that the Mortal World will reintegrate with the Immortal Realm after a thousand years might not be mere idle chatter," Guiguzi added with utmost seriousness.
"Is it conceivable that this Mortal World was originally a part of the Immortal Realm?"
" "However, the Human Emperor of antiquity, with profound divine skill, severed a portion to forge the Mortal World, precisely cutting off the path for Immortals to descend," Zhao Feng mused internally. But. Zhao Feng refrained from speaking further, as it was merely his own conjecture. "Perhaps, by locating this Penglai and the so-called Immortal Envoy, some truths about the Immortal Realm might be unveiled." "Gui Guqing, to guarantee the utmost certainty, you shall accompany me," Zhao Feng proposed. "Very well." Guiguzi assented. Subsequently. His gaze turned towards the farthest reaches of Ghost Valley Summit. "All disciples, assemble!" Guiguzi proclaimed with a resonant voice. In response. From the hidden depths of Ghost Valley, torrents of light erupted with haste; each stream emanating an imposing aura typical of Immortal Cultivation. ...