Chapter 2617: Cicadas Chirp, Startling a Dream, Another Summer

Chapter 2578Cicada song startles the dream of yet another summer.

To discuss and decide the posthumous title for the former ruler, summarizing their merits and demerits in governance and other matters, was the third major task before Helian Yuntian ascended the throne. This was an inevitable process for succession, the establishment of legitimacy, and also a strong emotional need for the new ruler.

Her mother and older brother had swept away the storm and snow from the Shepherd Son's crown for her, handing her an unprecedented and unburdened empire. Her emotions for the two generations of former rulers were heavy, something that could not be expressed in words.

The fifty-sixth generation emperor of the Great Shepherd Empire, Helian Shanhai, was given the posthumous title "Saint Martial," meaning "Divine transformation difficult to name says Saint; mighty, strong, wise virtue says Martial."

The fifty-seventh generation emperor of the Great Shepherd Empire, Helian Zhaotu, was given the posthumous title "Zhuang Xiang," meaning "Defeating enemy ambition strong says Zhuang; dying in the wilderness says Zhuang; Because of matters having merits says Xiang; holding heart overcoming strong says Xiang."

The "Saint Martial Emperor" in Cangming's mouth is now the "Azure Vault Divine Venerable."

He said this "Arona" imperial edict was a decree left by the Saint Martial Emperor before his ascension, explaining that this was originally Helian Shanhai's backup plan — at that time, the Great Shepherd Empress, clearly aware of the potential of the various outer gods, planned that if Mu Taizu's attempt to seize god failed and all her own efforts also failed, she would let Tu Hu control the Cangtu Divine Church, give Cangming all support, and entrust to Cangming the ability to transform into "Arona" to end everything in the Cangtu Heavenly Kingdom.

However, the premise for this plan to advance was that Helian Shanhai could still heavily wound the Cangtu God during the Heavenly Kingdom's collapse and temporarily control the Cangtu Heavenly Kingdom. This opportunity was very difficult to arise, so this plan could only serve as a backup within backups.

Against transcendence, one must have the belief of absolute victory, and even more the awareness of all efforts failing.

Now that the Heavenly Kingdom had changed hands, the new emperor Helian Yuntian took out this imperial edict at this time. It completed the Azure Vault divine system and indeed gave Cangming an appropriate and valuable position. But it seemed to also have deeper meanings...

Jiang Wang was lost in thought.

Cangming continued, "The new ruler has ascended the throne and bestowed grace upon the world. The God Crown Priest, Suqin Prince, the Iron Floating Slaughter leader... all received generous rewards. Yuwen Duo entered the Cangyu Patrol Office, Huyan Jingxuan still held his position as master, and Huyan Jingxuan's father, Huyan Min, was sealed as the chief elder of the joint elder group. Furthermore, Bo'er Zhijin Eoklie, who died in the struggle to seize god, was posthumously sealed as 'Loyal Brave King.' His grandson, Bo'er Zhijin Wuyun Dian, was demoted in rank and succeeded, sealed as the Huyang Duke."

Jiang Wang was momentarily stunned: "Why are you telling me about the personnel matters of this Shepherd Country?"

Cangming said, "Just chatting casually."

This honorable new "Arona" of the grassland, although his temperament was dull, his words were always to the point. In just a few sentences, he explained the political strategy since Helian Yuntian's ascension.

The new emperor's ascension definitely requires appeasing all forces to win the support of the court and country.

What Jiang Wang cared about most, however, was the lightly mentioned "Iron Floating Slaughter leader."

Whether Jin Tan Du's reward was too heavy or too light, it was an embodiment of attitude. No special treatment, just no special concern. What Helian Yuntian said to Jinge then, that she was forgiven, was the words of a monarch, not a joke.

Helian Zhaotu, before his ascension, also took off his clothes and put them on Jin Tan Du.

In some aspects, these several generations of emperors of the Helian family were truly consistent...

Furthermore, Huyan Min's reputation has never been prominent in the grassland. His biggest advantage is having a son named Huyan Jingxuan. His becoming the chief elder of the joint elder group is both a boost for Huyan Jingxuan and an announcement that the days of the joint elder group being an important component of the Shepherd Country's power are gone forever, leaving only an empty shell.

When Bo'er Zhijin Eoklie led the joint elder group, they could still be influential in the grassland and control the Cangyu Patrol Office. How many people would listen when Huyan Min spoke?

This wasn't even related to Huyan Min's own will; it was just the extent of his original influence!

"Bo'er Zhijin Wuyun Dian? I've never heard his name. Is there anything extraordinary about him?" Jiang Wang said strangely, "Eoklie's family has a large estate, and his several sons are all not ordinary. How did the title pass to him?"

"Eoklie had seven children, and a total of thirteen grandsons and granddaughters surnamed Bo'er Zhijin. Wuyun Dian is the son of Eoklie's third son, Wudu Fang. Although he has true blood, his strength is neither strong nor weak, probably ranking fourth among his peers. In all aspects, he is not the optimal successor choice, but he has a son—" Cangming said slowly, "Named Bo'er Zhijin Fuyan Ci."

The ancestral land of the Bo'er Zhijin family is north of Tianzhi Mirror. North of a mountain and south of water is considered yang. This is also the origin of the title "Huyang Duke."

Using this as a title precisely explains that Wuyun Dian became this state duke not because of his merits, but as appeasement to the entire Bo'er Zhijin family.

Wuyun Dian's nobility is due to his son, and not everyone in the Bo'er Zhijin family may be convinced. Wuyun Dian lacks the strength to suppress everything, and Fuyan Ci is not yet fully grown. This requires Wuyun Dian's lineage to follow the new ruler's steps closely, and Fuyan Ci, this contemporary prodigy who entered Chaowen Dao Heavenly Palace, is also within the emperor's grasp.

Moreover, due to the special nature of Eoklie's death, the instability within the Bo'er Zhijin family is most beneficial to the new emperor's rule.

Although Jiang Wang doesn't have much political experience, he has memorized many history books and can see through the stratagems.

In fact, if they only sought emotional fulfillment, Xiao Wu and Yuntian staying in Baiyu Jing would be the best choice. But Helian Yuntian is Helian Shanhai's daughter, born with responsibility and burden. She herself also has her own pursuits; children's affection is not the entirety of life.

Learning a body of imperial techniques and being confined to mere romance would be a huge denial of Helian Yuntian's entire life.

On the contrary, it was the originally carefree Xiao Wu who now considered the grassland her home.

Jiang Wang didn't want to chat about the politics of Shepherd Country anymore. Pulling the grassland's "Arona" and hiding in Yanfa Pavilion to discuss Shepherd Country politics seemed like he was some behind-the-scenes mastermind manipulating everything — Heaven sees, he just cared a little about Cangming.

"Brother Cang, I've recently done some research on the divine path. I've slightly seen the afterglow of various gods." Jiang Wang put away the substitute duty bamboo slips, his eyes burning with divine radiance: "Are you willing to verify your various outer gods?"

On Qin Zhizhen's side, the Yanluo Heavenly Son has already proven Yang God. On Jiang Wang's side, Yanxiao transformed into Biancheng Yanjun, but his cultivation did not decrease. What Yanxiao perceived was also what he perceived, plus his research on the "Swallow Heaven Divine Canon"... Using the dharma body of all beings to perform the divine path, he could contend with Cangming.

Cangming killed various gods and saw the various outer; he viewed all gods through the eyes of all beings.

His long robe rose without wind. Cangming may not have had the intention of accompanying practice, but simply said "good."

With Cangming, he discussed the divine path with Mu Fuyao, contended with Dou Zhao on yin and yang, became the most qualified accompaniment for Chongxuan Zun, sparred with Yin Guan on the immortal path · Wanxian Chapter and the underworld divine path, played small calculations with Sheng Ge'er, researched the immortal path · Ruyi Chapter and Chaowen Dao Heavenly Palace with Ye Qingyu, cultivated various bodies... Occasionally, he would look at his relatives and friends, stealing a glance at the Jianghu of Jiang Anan and Chu Yao.

Jiang Zhenjun's days were very fulfilling.

Having already reached the peak of the derived path, he was still relentlessly pursuing time.

The hazy cicada song startled a dream, another summer.

The Taixu Conference of Dao Calendar 3931 arrived as scheduled.

The "Taixu Public Academy" proposed by Qin Zhizhen, with Mu Fuyao as the mountain chief and Xuling as the instructors, had been in operation for over half a year with significant results.

The current twelve-year education system is divided into classes according to different foundations. There are four stages: "Learn, School, Xiang, Xu." Generally, one can advance one level every three years. "Xu Sheng" is the lowest, and "Student" is the highest. Taixu Public Academy is open to all those qualified to contact the Taixu Illusion Realm, without restriction on age, cultivation, or identity. As long as there is no record of violating the law, one can enter the school through a unified examination.

With Taixu Corner Towers now spread all over the world, contacting the Taixu Illusion Realm is no longer difficult.

Even common people who weave mats and sell shoes can save up half a month's wages to experience a bit of extraordinary scenery and closely appreciate the wonderful battles of different levels in the Taixu Arena.

Once one passes the assessment illusion realm designed by Ju Kui, they might just soar and gain the qualification to be extraordinary.

It is worth mentioning that although Qin Zhizhen proposed the Taixu Public Academy at first for the purpose of widely teaching the world and intended to run it for free, after discussion by the Taixu Cabinet members, the Taixu Public Academy ultimately charged tuition. Firstly, the Dao should not be easily transmitted; seekers need to know the preciousness of learning. Secondly, the Xuling cannot work for free; they permanently reside in the Taixu Illusion Realm, and Taixu Ring Money can influence their lives.

Tuition can be paid all at once or applied for as a supplement, to be paid after entering school by completing Taixu Scroll tasks. As long as one studies diligently, it is not difficult to repay, which can also be said to integrate teaching with learning.

Of course, although the Taixu Illusion Realm unprecedentedly narrowed the distance between mortals and the extraordinary, the biggest constraint between heaven and humanity is still the Open Pulse Pill.

Ju Kui sat upright, as usual, waiting for other cabinet members to take their seats.

Indeed, when there was no special purpose, no one would arrive early. These young people who rolled into existence and rolled into death were unwilling to waste even a breath of time waiting.

He looked at Zhong Xuan's empty seat. Even Old Man Zhong...

Was it because he hadn't reached the absolute peak yet and felt it was inappropriate to come? Or was he diligently working somewhere?

The sundial quietly turned, and figures gradually appeared.

"Why hasn't Cabinet Member Zhong come again?" It was Huang Sheli who asked.

The border wilderness confrontation still continued, but the Seven Hates had already suffered injuries, and the Jingmu allied forces were pushing north. During this period, many strong individuals had made a name for themselves. Among the most dazzling were undoubtedly the father and daughter pair from Huanglong Mansion. Huang Fu suppressed demons for ten thousand li, irrigating his Buddha body with heavenly demon blood. Huang Sheli was already invincible at the true demon level.

But she looked like she had just finished a solo challenge against a heavenly demon, her body covered in many flesh wounds, bandaged here, blood marks there... Like a vigorous and beautiful leopard, traveling through blood and fire.

"It's been a long time." Qin Zhizhen said slowly, "I haven't seen him in the Taixu Mountain Gate for a whole year."

The dignity of the divine office on him was no longer obvious. He had already fully controlled the power of the Yanluo Heavenly Son without ascending his Dao body.

Ju Kui's iron brows slightly furrowed: "He wrote to me yesterday, saying the Taixu Conference was about to begin, and asked if he could reach the absolute peak in time to come."

Of course, the letter also contained some words about old horses in the stable with ambition for a thousand li, that they couldn't be outdone by young people, and so on. There were also some gossip and rumors involving various cabinet member colleagues, wind, flowers, snow, and the moon. He read every word and also gave his criticism... These were not necessary to mention.

"He also replied to my letter last month. I asked him some history questions..." As the matter involved colleagues, Cangming also spoke: "But the reply came after two months."

With Cangming's character, he would never urge a reply after writing a letter. Waiting for two months, he didn't know how many times he had desired to speak but stopped.

Jiang Wang's heart stirred.

In March of this year, Zhong Xuan also took a long time to reply to a letter of his, saying that he was busy, that he would check the immortal master's matters later, and asked Cabinet Member Jiang not to be offended, and so on.

Jiang Wang took it as deliberate teasing. Since the matter had passed for so long before he replied, he deliberately asked him what year it was tonight. But Zhong Xuan did not reply again.

"How about the Knife Pen Pavilion side?" Dou Zhao also asked.

Qin Zhizhen said, "Everything is normal."

Chongxuan Zun shook his head: "The Knife Pen Pavilion consists of scholars from various family academies, not just students from Diligent Study Academy. They are placed in the Knife Pen Pavilion for duty and usually cannot be involved in high-level secrets."

That is to say, even if Zhong Xuan really had an accident, it would have no impact on the operation of the Knife Pen Pavilion. Although he handled matters diligently, the Knife Pen Pavilion was not his personal domain.

Everyone silently wrote letters to Zhong Xuan through the Taixu Hook Jade, and naturally, none of them received a response.

Jiang Wang looked at Ju Kui at this time: "You received Mister Zhong's letter yesterday. He asked... which year's Taixu Conference?"

Ju Kui was suddenly shocked!

The reason he didn't feel there was a problem with Zhong Xuan's absence was precisely because he received Zhong Xuan's letter yesterday.

But the problem lay in the fact that with the vigorous development of the Taixu Public Academy for more than half a year, "all Xu Sheng in the world enter this door," he had swallowed resources that no one in the Legalist school didn't envy. He had formulated various school rules and assessments, pushing his "law" to the peak!

This was an obvious matter. Zhong Xuan, who was always unwilling to fall behind, and especially sensitive in this aspect, how could he still ask him if he could reach the absolute peak in time to come?

This question was only meaningful last year...

Combining the several letters written by Zhong Xuan, there was vaguely a sense of time disorder. His replies were scattered, and the content did not follow a temporal sequence.

Huang Sheli, who understood time the most among those present, and was also the one who cared about why Zhong Xuan didn't attend last time — did she feel the waves of time?

Under everyone's gaze, Huang Sheli slightly hesitated and nodded: "I'm not too certain, after all, I haven't personally seen Mister Zhong... But when his name is involved, there is indeed a feeling that something is not right."

"Who has seen Mister Zhong this year?" Jiang Wang asked.

At least when Chongxuan Zun went to investigate, Zhong Xuan was still well, just entangled in miscellaneous matters. If there was an accident, it could only have happened within this year.

Everyone shook their heads.

Jiang Wang asked again: "Then who else has corresponded with him?"

Everyone exchanged glances. The last people to correspond with Zhong Xuan were still only Jiang Wang, Ju Kui, and Cangming.

After all, everyone had their own matters; who would write letters without cause?

At this time, Li Yi stood up, holding his sword.

His meaning was very clear — if you want to know how Zhong Xuan is, then go find him directly.

Concise as always.

But just as he stood up, he turned back.

Yet, on the Taixu seat belonging to Zhong Xuan, a person stepped out of the void and arrived.

Wearing a Confucian shirt and a turban, it was a woman with eyes full of literary spirit.

Her features were not stunning, but she had a temperament that made people unable to ignore her.

Her cultivation, her erudition, her understanding of this world, seemed to be embodied in her serene eyes. Such a woman, from head to toe, perfectly described the four words "abdomen full of poetry."

"Senior Sister Illuminate?" Jiang Wang was surprised and stood up.

He wasn't surprised to see Illuminate Wuyan after a long time.

He was surprised by the meaning of Illuminate Wuyan's appearance here!

Having inherited the Miscellaneous School and possessing the cultivation of Longmen Academy, Illuminate Wuyan had long shown the demeanor of a master. Now at the Cave True stage, she was even more profound than a mountain. However, upon entering this cabinet, being stared at by these eyes that shook the world, she couldn't help but tremble in her Dao heart!

Every gaze seemed to carry the birth and death of the world. In just a single thought, life and death turned several times, and heaven flipped several layers!

It was also Jiang Wang's voice "Senior Sister Illuminate" that pulled her out of the isolated boat, escaping that boundless drifting sea.

Illuminate Wuyan was a person who had read books thoroughly and knew very well what was most important to explain at this moment. She opened her mouth and said: "Junior Brother Jiang, various cabinet members, I was also on the road of travel and study when I suddenly received the notification. About a quarter of an hour ago, I received the notification and hurried here—"

She said clearly: "This is Shushan's arrangement, letting me enter the Taixu Cabinet to substitute for Mister Zhong Xuan."

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