[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-life-as-false-emperor":3,"chapter-eternal-life-as-false-emperor-eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-166":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Eternal Life as False Emperor",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1682962,2149,"Chapter 166 134: Spirit Root Testing","eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-166",166,"\u003Cp>The transparent rune drifted slowly and eventually turned into a green wind shape in the upper half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the lower half turned into a light blue water shape again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dual Spirit Roots!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind and Water Dual Spirit Roots!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, an Anomalous Spirit Root!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them, Dongyun Jie and Dongyun Yu, not only possess Spirit Roots, but they are exactly the same, Wind and Water Dual Spirit Roots!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is extremely important both for them and for Zheng Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Spirit Roots, one can cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Correspondingly, their lifespan will greatly increase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The time they can accompany each other will also grow longer and longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Zheng Yi was extremely excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Wind Attribute Anomalous Spirit Root?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn't that mean... he also has the chance to obtain a Wind Attribute Anomalous Spirit Root!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the Five Elements Attribute, as long as he finds enough girls with Anomalous Spirit Roots, he can correspondingly obtain an Anomalous Spirit Root!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is extremely important to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, Yu'er, you did well too, just like your sister!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi patted Yu'er's shoulder with great joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Yu'er did not know why Zheng Yi was so happy, seeing Your Majesty happy, she was happy too, she said, \"Your Majesty, am I and sister this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You both have Spirit Roots, which means you can cultivate Immortal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cultivate Immortal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls certainly knew what cultivating immortal means, and they immediately became even happier, holding hands and jumping up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five little princesses tilted their heads, puzzled at what the two older sisters were doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are they doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are they so happy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is Father so happy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi comforted the two girls, \"Don't be too happy just yet, although you have Anomalous Spirit Roots, I don't have the corresponding cultivation techniques.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Vitality Purple Mist Technique of Taiyii Dao is not suitable for you... and it also needs Zhao Xizheng's approval.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you should first cultivate the Eternal Spring Skill with Consort Yu, it is a health cultivation technique of Taiyii Dao, laying a good foundation for future cultivation, understood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We listen to Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi laughed as well, \"Alright Yuheng, next test the princesses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am really hoping they also possess Spirit Roots.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yuheng said, \"Your Majesty, the fact that the Dongyun sisters both have Spirit Roots is already a blessing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, the princesses are your flesh and blood, dragon child and dragon grandchildren, favored by heaven, surely they will also have Spirit Roots... right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yuheng felt a bit embarrassed; their Taiyii Daoist disciples numbered in the tens of thousands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But among those with Spirit Roots, besides Zhao Xizheng, there was only she and another senior brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That senior brother was taken as a disciple by the master twenty years ago, a direct disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she, also due to Zheng Yi's involvement, was fortuitously taken as an apprentice, but as a registered kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could only explore cultivation based on the Vitality Purple Mist Technique and some notes given by Zhao Xizheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To detect two Spirit Root holders in one go today, and even Wind Attribute Anomalous Spirit Roots, was unbelievably lucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Zhao Xizheng were to find out, he might well break through and rush over to take disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Zheng Yi's command, Zheng Yuyao stood in front of Zhuang Yuheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She made a hand sign again, pointing at the spirit testing talisman in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inadvertently, the spirit testing talisman floated freely, becoming a wave of heat that enveloped Zheng Yuyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the gaze of expectant eyes, a transparent rune slowly appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, there is a Spirit Root!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yao'er has a Spirit Root!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi was overjoyed, even Zhuang Yuheng's expression was a bit odd, \"Another Spirited Root? How is this possible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that this spirit testing talisman is broken?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they hesitated, the transparent rune slowly transformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The upper half turned earthy yellow and turned into small gray earth, drifting away with the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the lower half turned grayish-green, like a budding sprout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earth and Wood Dual Spirit Roots!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yuheng hesitated, \"Dual-attribute Top-grade Spirit Root, Your Majesty, Princess Yaoshi's roots are also top-grade…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yao'er did well, Father is very happy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi hugged Zheng Yuyao, fondly tapping her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father is happy, Yao'er is happy too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Zheng Yuyao didn't understand why her father was happy, she was very happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After playing for a while, Zheng Yi said, \"Continue, Xia'er, now it's your turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yuxia stepped forward, nervously looking at Zhuang Yuheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She somewhat understood, it seemed like Lady Zhuang was testing them for something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If successful, they would win their father's reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was fantastic!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yuheng took a deep breath, made another hand sign, and activated the spirit testing talisman again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spirit testing talisman naturally floated, descending upon Zheng Yuxia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Zheng Yi's expectant gaze, Zheng Yuxia had no reaction at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after over ten breaths, there was still no reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she... fail?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or does the Second Princess lack Spirit Roots?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi shook his head secretly but still picked up Zheng Yuxia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xia'er is very well-behaved, will you stay obediently in the palace from now on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Zheng Yuxia did not understand, she saw that Zheng Yi was unhappy, but still, she held his head and said, \"Don't worry, Father, Xia'er will be good~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yuheng let out a breath of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that Dongyun Jie and Dongyun Yu have Spirit Roots was within her expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Zheng Yuyao having Spirit Roots was unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if Second Princess Zheng Yuxia also had Spirit Roots, either the spirit testing talisman had an issue or it was she who had the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi continued, \"Continue, Huan'er, now it's your turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch me, Father, I am definitely the best!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yuhuan laughed, raising her chin and stood before Zhuang Yuheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, Lady Zhuang, Huan'er is ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Third Princess is so well-behaved~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yuheng patted Zheng Yuhuan's head with a smile, then cast the spell again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the spirit testing talisman turned into a flame, descending upon Zheng Yuhuan's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yuhuan touched her head, finding nothing, then looked at her body, muttering, \"What, where did that flame go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah! Little Sister Huan, look! It's right in front of you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yuyao suddenly exclaimed, and the others quickly looked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of Zheng Yuhuan, a seemingly transparent talisman was floating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit Root!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yuhuan also has a Spirit Root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yuheng finally took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another Spirit Root!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not counting the Dongyun Jie and Dongyun Yu sisters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of the five princesses under Your Majesty, three have been tested, and two have Spirit Roots!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transparent talisman moved again, with the topmost layer turning into a flame and dissipating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle layer turned golden yellow, like metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bottom layer turned to gray soil, scattering with the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire, Gold, and Earth Three Attributes, Mid-grade Spirit Root!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yuheng blurted out, \"Congratulations to Your Majesty, Third Princess also has a Spirit Root!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad, not bad, Huan'er is also quite good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi laughed heartily and patted Zheng Yuhuan's little head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yuhuan was very proud indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Jie and Sister Yu, as well as Sister Yuyao, only had two colors, while she had three, which was one more than them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn't that mean she's better than them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, she became even more pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would go back and tell her mother, who would surely reward her, haha...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xuan'er, it's your turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi said in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, out of his ten daughters, the one he valued the most was Zheng Yuxuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuxuan was his daughter with Xu Qingluan, and the biological granddaughter of Grand General Xu Mujun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when she was born, there were strange celestial phenomena!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Big Dipper shone brightly across the night sky, which even obscured the moonlight behind the clouds, lighting up the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the room, azure clouds roiled, resembling a phoenix, with a hidden phoenix cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These celestial signs were not rumors but things Zheng Yi saw with his own eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Born under heavenly signs, how could she be an ordinary mortal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yuxuan stepped forward respectfully, \"May I trouble Lady Zhuang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she was young, under her mother's guidance, she was more mature than her other sisters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, her spirit was resilient, and she began practicing martial arts with Xu Qingluan from a young age, achieving minor mastery of the Hundred Battle Blood Slaughter Saber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Princess Tianxuan is indeed obedient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yuheng smiled and then pinched her fingers together, causing a Spirit Testing Talisman to float onto Zheng Yuxuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames scattered, and the heat wave gradually dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few moments, there was no reaction in front of Zheng Yuxuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No reaction? How could that be!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi was also a bit surprised. There were celestial phenomena at Xuan'er's birth, so how could she not have a Spirit Root?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yuxuan, not knowing what a Spirit Root was, comforted, \"Father, Xuan'er is fine, don't be upset.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yuheng also said, \"Your Majesty, to have a Spirit Root is less than one in ten thousand. For Princess Yaoshi and Princess Langhuan to have Spirit Roots is already a great blessing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi took a deep breath and said, \"It seems I was overthinking it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yang'er, it's your turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yuyang, the youngest among the five, was a bit timid and walked hesitantly to Zhuang Yuheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spirit Testing Talisman burned and fell on Zheng Yuyang, quickly dissipating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few moments, there was no light appearing in front of her either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yuyang also did not have a Spirit Root!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi let out a long breath, feeling fortunate that out of five, two had Spirit Roots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that not every child born with Innate Spiritual Qi was destined to have a Spirit Root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was destiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, the status of Princess Yaoshi and Princess Langhuan would undoubtedly be above the other princesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zheng Yi still felt uneasy, as he treated all his princesses with equal care and love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether they had Spirit Roots to pursue cultivation or were mere mortals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted all ten daughters to live happily and safely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang Yuheng suddenly said, \"There is also something called 'Hidden Spirit Root,' often requiring special experiences or methods to activate. Ordinary Spirit Testing Talismans cannot detect it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps the other princesses have Hidden Spirit Roots as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hidden Spirit Root?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi shook his head, recognizing Yuheng Zhenren's words as consolation, and said, \"Thank you, my beloved consort, for today. Let's have lunch here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Certainly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuheng Zhenren replied respectfully and quickly sent someone to notify the Imperial Kitchen to prepare food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Zheng Yi, he played with the five little princesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a long time since he played with his daughters, and amidst their joyful laughter, Zheng Yi felt much younger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the participation of Jie'er, Yu'er, and Yuheng Zhenren, Zheng Yi was quite blessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for Jie'er and Yu'er's young age and lack of cultivation, Zheng Yi might have taken them in then and there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lunch, he instructed the palace maids to escort their young charges back to the palace, as Zheng Yi prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Liu Cheng'en walked in quickly, looking a bit anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi frowned, aware that most of the Great Yu Thirteen States had rebelled in recent days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the border Vassal Kings and Noble Clans, as well as the Daoist Sects occupying vast lands, were incited into rebellion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter who rebelled today, he wasn't too surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Cheng'en came swiftly, respectfully saying, \"Your Majesty, Grand General Xu Mujun requests an audience, and he is currently outside Yuheng Palace!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi frowned and asked, \"Why has Grand General Xu come to the Harem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I don't know, Grand General Xu said he has important military information to report, and the guards didn't dare to stop him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Cheng'en continued, \"However, after Grand General Xu arrived outside Yuheng Palace, he has been waiting without forcing his way in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go out and see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Certainly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon leaving Yuheng Palace, they found Grand General Xu Mujun walking back and forth outside. As soon as he saw Zheng Yi, he quickly approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty! Please forgive my rudeness, but I have important military information to report.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, Xu Qing. What happened that made even you so anxious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The new emperor of Wu Country, it's decided!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2105,"2026-06-06T13:34:09.114Z",1,"novelbin.me","000c292957f0816fa1daf268cd44a6005e7ec3278ae279329f5b9be57c08137d","eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-167","eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-165",358,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-as-false-emperor-cover.jpg"]