Chapter 532

Zhu Di felt a bit awkward and said, "Alright, just call them Ancestors—no need to mention the Founding Ancestor."

He glanced at his father and, seeing no intention to act, finally exhaled in relief.

Although he was proud of his Tianjing Jingnan campaign and becoming Emperor.

But you can't show off this kind of thing in front of your father and elder brother—it's just asking for trouble.

"Greetings to the Four Ancestors!"

Empress Zhou stepped forward gracefully and bowed respectfully to the group.

Her refined and cultured demeanor instantly delighted Empress Ma, who looked at her as if she were her own daughter-in-law.

"You must be Zhou Shi—you're truly virtuous. Come, let's chat."

"Yes, Ancestor."

"By the way, Ancestor, who is this?" Empress Zhou asked, glancing at the child trailing behind Zhu Yuanzhang's group.

The child wore the attire of a prince, clearly also of the imperial family.

Empress Ma laughed: "He's Xiongying—you don't need to call him Ancestor. Calling someone so young by such a high title is improper!"

"Yes, Ancestor."

Zhu Youjian looked toward Zhu Yuanzhang's group and, seeing the Empress and daughter had already set a favorable tone, bowed and said, "Greetings to the Three Ancestors."

"Enough, admitting fault makes you a good child—we won't dwell on the past," Zhu Yuanzhang waved. "You must learn more—being Emperor isn't easy."

Zhu Biao agreed: "Your hands-on approach is commendable, but for an Emperor, these things matter least."

Zhu Youjian was puzzled.

Zhu Biao sighed bitterly: "It seems our fourth brother truly fears the feudal princes—he's taught you none of the Emperor's arts."

Zhu Di felt awkward.

Why is the blame landing on me again?

Though this was indeed the decision made by Zhu Di in another world.

He looked toward the Transmutation Altar and bowed: "Lord Spirit, can I change my vocation?"

"Of course," the Spirit Lord waved. "Come forward."

After Zhu Di left, Zhu Biao began to explain to Zhu Youjian in detail.

"As Emperor, you rule all under heaven—how can you handle every matter yourself? The realm is vast; even if you worked yourself to death, you couldn't finish it all. Discerning talent and placing people appropriately—that's what an Emperor should do."

"After reading the histories, your decade of rule showed me only a fool being manipulated. Aside from diligence and backbone, I don't know how else to praise you."

Zhu Youjian felt embarrassed and changed the subject: "Isn't diligence good?"

Zhu Biao fell silent for a long while, then sighed deeply: "If an Emperor has no other virtues, diligence is all you can praise!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted: "Go back and study the histories properly! For an Emperor, civil administration and martial prowess are paramount. Do you believe everything the Shi Guan says? Learn to think for yourself!"

"If the Shi Guan says the Emperor is diligent and benevolent—then what tangible civil achievements does he have? How much did the population grow? Was the people prosperous? Was the treasury full? If none of these exist, the Shi Guan is just slathering gold leaf on your face!"

Zhu Youjian's inner self nearly wept.

Why did changing the subject make him get scolded even worse?

Still, he internally accepted the teachings of the two Ancestors.

Without learning the Emperor's arts, even reading books left him unable to grasp the essentials.

He loved obsessing over the Emperor's character, emotional affairs, and preferences, while ignoring the Emperor's true accomplishments.

"I've transmuted into a Celestial Immortal! Wow, I'm a genius!"

Just then, Zhu Di's loud exclamation rescued Zhu Youjian from his discomfort.

"Shouting like that—what decorum!" Zhu Yuanzhang frowned. "You have so many descendants watching—you're an Ancestor, can't you mind your bearing?"

"Uh…" Zhu Di's smile froze.

Though being an Ancestor makes me happy.

But I'm not that old—having to watch every move is really annoying.

After scolding Zhu Di, Zhu Yuanzhang also bowed to the Spirit Lord and began his own transmutation.

The transmutation altar costs 100,000 points per month—he couldn't afford it yet, but now he could piggyback on the Profound Heaven Realm's prestige to transmute—what a steal!

…

On the other side.

Wan Wan led Zhu Yuyan, Bai Qinger, and Shi Qingxuan into the Profound Heaven Realm.

"Inhale!"

Upon entering the Profound Heaven Realm, Zhu Yuyan was stunned.

Just one breath caused her true qi to surge violently.

"No wonder it's the Immortal Realm—this spiritual energy is so abundant. I wonder if we'll even feel uncomfortable returning to our world?" Zhu Yuyan mused.

Shi Qingxuan's eyes were like clear water, her voice crisp: "Indeed—this spiritual energy is astonishing. Even an ordinary person placed here could become a powerhouse."

"Sister, you're truly blessed—you're destined to become an Immortal or Saint," Bai Qinger said enviously.

She had no shortage of talent or beauty—why didn't she have such fortune?

Neither her master nor her destiny favored her.

What exactly was she lacking?

"I recall Lord Dao has already opened a transcendence pathway from Tang Dynasty to the Profound Heaven Realm—you can transcend here too, if you wish," Wan Wan smiled. "Though I wonder if you'll be willing to give up the chance to shatter the void."

"Shatter the void?" Zhu Yuyan sneered, clearly disdainful. "No one knows where you end up after shattering the void—how can that compare to here? At least we know this Land Immortal Realm inside out, and Wan'er is close to Lord Dao—we'll have allies to rely on."

Bai Qinger nodded: "Master is right. This Land Immortal Realm is far better than the unknown void-shattering path."

As they spoke, a distant boom echoed.

Everyone looked up and saw two fiery masses collide in the sky—five hundred miles of clouds churned violently, and fierce waves of spiritual energy flooded the heavens and earth.

Chan Chan's eyes narrowed and she said, "The Phoenix and Jin Wu are fighting!"

Shi Qingxuan's face changed: "Isn't this gods fighting? Shouldn't we take cover?"

Chan Chan hesitated: "I'll notify Dao Jun. Only he can handle this."

Open the chat group.

Chan Chan: "【Video】 @Zhang Taixuan, My Lord Dao Jun, the two Immortals of the Earth Immortal Realm are fighting."

Huang Rong: "No way, are they this combative?"

Ling Zun: "It happens all the time, no need to worry. The Phoenix keeps going to steal the Fusang Tree, they fight every few days—I'm used to it."

Su Xiao: "Isn't the Phoenix fond of the Wu Tong tree? Why is it going to Jin Wu's nest?"

Zhang Taixuan: "Because ordinary Wu Tong trees can't withstand the Phoenix's flames. Never mind, I'll handle it—I'll give her a specially crafted Wu Tong tree later."

As he spoke, Chan Chan saw a giant hand appear in the sky, seizing both the Phoenix and Jin Wu, then vanishing into the heavens.

Zhu Yuyan gazed in awe: "Is this what My Lord Dao Jun can do?"

The power of Jin Wu and the Phoenix was extraordinary; even the ripples from their battle were beyond her to withstand.

Yet she never expected the opponent merely reached out casually and snatched away both divine birds!