Chapter 526: Proud Ying Zheng, Empress Zhou

After ending the chat, Zhang Taixuan gathered more heavenly thunder bamboo and crafted fifty transformation altars.

"Two altars in the mortal realm, managed by the Taixuan Sect founded by Zhang Junbao, rotate every ten years to select worthy talents."

"One altar in the Immortal Realm is placed at the world's center, for transcenders and newborn humans to transform."

"One altar in the End World is placed where populations gather, for people to transform."

"Forty-five altars in the Earth Immortal Realm, nine each in the southeast, northwest, northeast, southwest, and center. These will be guarded by ascending Taixuan Sect disciples, for the newborn population of the Earth Immortal Realm to transform."

As for the final altar, it was naturally placed in Shangcheng, with a rental agreement set.

【Ten thousand points per month; each group member may rent it only once per ten years (in their world's time).】

Unlike the transformation altars in Taixuan Realm, the rented altar has only basic functions.

Still, being able to open the interface, turn experiences into experience points, and unlock potential is already an extraordinary auxiliary ability.

The moment the altar was listed on Shangcheng, it was rented out.

Zhang Taixuan smiled lightly: "This Ying Zheng is truly clever—he must've been waiting right here!"

In the mythic world, Ying Zheng is older than he was during the Qin era.

Age brings cunning; he knows how to seize opportunities.

Added to that, his world has resources for immortality elixirs, making his development among the group members the most advanced.

Group chat.

Ying Zheng #2: "How come it's gone? I just glanced at it and it disappeared!"

Li Shimin: "Even if I can't afford to rent it, can't I at least look? Result? I didn't even get to see it before it vanished."

Zhu Yuanzhang: "Same here. Altar—who rented it? Could it be Young Lady Su?"

Su Xiao: 【Eye roll】 "Do I look like someone who'd compete with everyone? I've got plenty of altars already!"

Xiao Mai: "I bet it's the First Emperor—he's got the most money!"

Ying Zheng: 【Proud】 "That's right—it's me again! Rented it for a month, now I'm having Meng Tian transform my supernatural army. By the way, I transformed myself too—guess what class I got?"

Ying Zheng #2: "Pig farmer!"

Ying Zheng: "??? Where on the altar is there such a class? You're just jealous!"

Zhu Yuanzhang: "True Immortal?"

Ye Hei: "Human Immortal!"

Ying Zheng: 【Proud】 "Qi Refining cultivator. In ancient times, humans were born with innate talent, capable of swallowing spiritual energy, comprehending the Dao, and attaining true essence—that's what a Qi Refining cultivator is. This path has no clear realms; unlocking potential increases (aida) insight."

Ye Hei: "This… Qi Refining cultivators sound like a trap—no clear major realm divisions. In Shenmo novels, some are incredibly strong, others absurdly weak."

Su Xiao: "This class can only be developed in ancient times—is the environment in Zheng's world really suitable?"

Zhang Taixuan: "Of course it is. Don't forget the group chat—do you think resources are lacking with the group? The Qi Refining cultivator class has a very high ceiling, but also a very low floor."

Zhang Taixuan: "But with the group chat as backup, none of that matters. Besides, there's the leveling system. Who still plays the old-school Qi Refining cultivator routine these days? Just level up."

Ying Zheng: "Thank you, Dao Jun, for the guidance. Now I'm at ease."

Zhang Junbao: 【Image】 "Just now, Dao Jun granted two altars. I've already sent my father to gather people across the land for transformation."

Su Xiao: "What about your disciples?"

Xiao Mai: "What a real dad—when trouble comes, he steps right to the front."

Zhang Junbao: "I didn't trust anyone else! My father has high martial skill and plenty of martial world experience—he's the best leader. Just now, he transformed—he's a Human Immortal!"

Lin Fengjiao: "Envious—I just transformed?"

Zhang Sanfeng: "It seems disciples of the Dao Jun are truly blessed."

Zhang Taixuan: "If you want to transform, you can go to Junbao's side too. The altars run daily anyway; adding a few more won't strain them."

Xiao Mai: "Hey, can we too?"

Zhang Taixuan: "Why not? Su Xiao has altars too—you can go there and transform. I charge for mine only to make people value it, not to monopolize."

Xiao Mai: "Yay!"

Yukinoshita Yuki: "Young Lady Su, can you come over to transform?"

Su Xiao: "Of course! Hehe, Tai Xuan Brother is as generous as ever."

Kasahara Shihō: "Laughing so hard—when has Tai Xuan-kun ever been stingy?"

Huang Rong: "+1"

Su Xiao: "Oh no, the husband-protection squad is out again. Gotta run—anyone wanting to transform, come on over!"

Zhang Junbao: "Mine too—the altars granted by my Ancestor should be extraordinary, right?"

Xiao Mai: "Suddenly I think transforming at Zhang Junbao True Person's place is better."

Su Xiao: "Pfft, traitor!"

Ling Zun: 【Image】 "Just now, while playing in the Earth Immortal Realm, an altar appeared right here beside Xuan'er Sister. Wow, Dao Jun Brother, can I transform?"

Zhang Taixuan: "Of course you can."

Ling Zun: "Awesome! Dao Jun Brother, can I bring Dao Xuan and the others over to transform too?"

Zhang Taixuan: "Sure. After all, when they ascend, they can transform anyway—doing it early is fine too."

Ling Zun: "Can they transform even after ascending?"

Zhang Taixuan: "This is meant as a benefit for ascenders from the Taixuan Realm."

Hu Yifei: "This benefit is amazing—those ascending to the Taixuan Realm are lucky! A ten-million-point transformation altar, free to use!"

Bai Suzhen: "That's the grandeur of a realm's master."

Xiao Bai: "Dao Jun sees far ahead—compared to ten million points, the advancement of the world matters far more."

World of Bi Xue Jian.

Zhu Youjian claimed the red packet—a pile of clothes and ornaments burst forth; he quickly used true qi to hold them aloft, preventing them from falling to the ground.

Look closely—wow.

These clothes contain absolutely everything.

Dragon robes, phoenix crowns, the Son of Heaven's imperial headdress…

All the garments used by the Emperor, Empress, and Princess—brand-new sets, clearly made recently.

Comparing them to the dragon robe he wore, Chongzhen felt tears welling up in his eyes.

"Finally, I can wear a new dragon robe!"

"This ancestor is actually useful after all!"

He ordered the eunuchs to bring Ah Jiu and the Empress over.

"Your Majesty, why have you summoned me?" Zhou Shi's face was puzzled, her delicate features clouded with confusion, her eyes tinged with despair.

Lately, she had noticed her husband had changed.

Once frugal, he now regularly ate meat and a delicious kind of cabbage.

This gave her a chilling feeling—had her husband gone mad?

Was the husband who swore to revive the nation and govern with diligence about to become a tyrant?

The thought made Zhou Empress's vision go black.

She wasn't afraid of frugality—even if she grew pale and emaciated from hunger, she wasn't afraid!

She was a woman with ambition, determined to assist a virtuous ruler and earn her name in the annals.

If her husband became a tyrant, what would she become?

Would she be written by the Shi Guan as a Mei Xi, a Da Ji, a Yang Yuhuan?

No! Not her reputation!

When asked about Ah Jiu, Ah Jiu stammered.

When she cautiously questioned her husband, he too spoke evasively, leaving her in agonizing suspense.