[{"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-241":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},1682942,2149,"Chapter 241 206: Heavenly Dao Oath","eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-241",241,"\u003Cp>\"My dear consort, speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Xiabing looked somewhat conflicted. She glanced at her tied-up master and then at the calm Zheng Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could only give her master an apologetic look and began to speak:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, we cultivators respect the heavens and the Heavenly Dao the most.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three thousand years ago, during the Spiritual Qi Tide, the Heavenly Dao gave a warning, leading cultivators to have greater reverence for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All cultivators swear by the Heavenly Dao, gaining absolute constraint.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If one breaks the oath, one's Daoist Foundation will be damaged, hindering one's cultivation for life, and it may even lead to sudden demise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thus, the Heavenly Dao Oath is made when forming alliances among cultivators, becoming Daoist Companions, or making agreements, rarely broken lightly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi's eyes flashed as he said, \"Xuan Jizi, although I may not know the value of a Tier Two Spirit Grass, it certainly isn't as cheap as ten Spirit Stones you've mentioned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the rest, I couldn't care less. Swear upon your Daoist Foundation to serve me. The term... ten years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten years?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi exploded immediately, shouting, \"Why don't you just rob me instead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten years! How many ten years does one have in life? I am a cultivator...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't care about any of that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi interrupted Xuan Jizi, \"You stole my Ghost Spirit Grass and hurt my subordinates. Not killing you is already giving face to Xiabing, don't be so ignorant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten years is nothing to us cultivators, just a brief passage of time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're unwilling, then I will have no choice but to imprison you in the underground palace forever...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? You...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi glared at Zheng Yi, gritting his teeth, \"Ten years is too long, two years!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, ten years!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five years, how about five years? Within these five years, I can teach you any cultivation knowledge you wish to know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I said ten years, and you must speak without concealment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eight years, is eight years acceptable? It's my absolute limit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten years!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi conceded, \"Ten years it is, but within these ten years, you mustn't force me to do things I dislike.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For example... restricting my freedom, or forcing me to do certain things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That won't do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi replied, \"In these ten years, I promise not to kill you or send you to your death, but everything else must be agreed to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi's expression changed as he instinctively looked at Cui Xiabing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiabing, is this the husband you've chosen? The Emperor of Great Yu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Xiabing said, \"Master, I am grateful for your guidance on the path of cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... Heaven, Earth, Sovereign, Parent, Master, beneath heaven, His Majesty is supreme.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alas, it seems I was wrong,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi shook his head, \"When I took you as my disciple, you were already fourteen, deeply ingrained with royal authority; the path of cultivation couldn't sway you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the subsequent years, I only taught you for two before continuing my travels, so our master-disciple bond isn't strong...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bitterly smiled, \"Initially, I planned to take you to Xueyun Country.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xueyun Country?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprise crossed Cui Xiabing's face, \"I'm sorry, Master, but I can't go to Xueyun Country.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am already a consort of His Majesty and have borne him a prince, how could I possibly leave for Xueyun Country with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've had a child?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi's eyes widened before shaking her head, \"You don't understand, Xueyun Country is experiencing a Spiritual Qi Revival, and Beiji Palace... Forget it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man, I can swear to serve you for ten years, but you must agree to one thing for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, what is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When your cultivation reaches late-stage Qi Cultivation, you must accompany me to a certain place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To a certain place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi frowned, \"Is it dangerous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, it's the relic of a sect and certainly dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi said, \"However, the benefits inside are beyond your imagination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think about it, a relic of a powerful sect from over three thousand years ago, with its cultivation techniques, magical artifacts, elixirs, even the remains of cultivators, how rich could it be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi said, \"I refuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wha-what? You refuse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi nodded, \"However, I can agree that when the time comes, I will send a late-stage Qi Cultivation cultivator to go with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A late-stage Qi Cultivation cultivator?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi frowned, \"Do you think late-stage Qi Cultivation cultivators are cabbages? Available whenever you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi said, \"That's not your concern, just say whether you agree or not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After contemplating for several moments, Xuan Jizi could only nod, \"Fine, I agree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then swear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Untie me first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Release her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Shadow Guards immediately stepped forward to untie the chains on Xuan Jizi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man, you are truly a qualified ruler...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi rubbed her somewhat sore arms and shook her head, raising her right hand with a solemn tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cultivator Yu Xuanji, real name Yur Xuan, swear by my Daoist Foundation to serve Zheng Yuan...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a moment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi interrupted Yu Xuanji, \"Change it to 'Emperor of Great Yu'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor of Great Yu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Xuanji found it strange but nonetheless said, \"To serve the Emperor of Great Yu for ten years, during which I will not harm the Emperor of Great Yu or his family and friends, and must...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several moments, the Heavenly Dao Oath concluded, and Zheng Yi and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, may I have my storage bag back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi nudged, and Chen Liancang tossed the storage bag over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi caught it with one hand and instinctively glanced around Chen Liancang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another cultivator?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Liancang nodded slightly, still on alert in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting the storage bag, Xuan Jizi flipped her hand, and a wooden box appeared, which she placed on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, this is the Ghost Spirit Grass. Consider this returning it to its rightful owner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi then smiled and said, \"Since Fellow Daoist likes it, I shall gift it to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gift it to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi widened her eyes, \"Do you know what this is? It's Tier Two Spirit Grass, and a main ingredient for refining the Tier-breaking Pill, and you're just…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi shook his head. Ghost Spirit Grass, Tier-breaking Pills—he didn't care about such things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With seven strands of Innate Spiritual Qi nourishing him, the Capital Region would eventually grow something far better than Ghost Spirit Grass. Why would he care about a Ghost Spirit Grass that had already been picked and lost most of its potency?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Xuan Jizi,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi said, \"As long as you serve me with dedication, I will not treat you unfairly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Xiabing also nodded hurriedly, \"Indeed, Master, His Majesty is very good to us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi nodded, \"Please arrange a cultivation ground for me, preferably one with heavy Yin Qi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heavy Yin Qi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi instinctively looked at Chen Liancang, \"Elder Chen, Xuan Jizi is in your hands now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Liancang immediately said, \"This old servant obeys the order!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Xuan Jizi…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi corrected, \"In the Cultivation Realm, those who reach mastery are teachers; you should call me Elder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In front of me, it's permissible, since we are on the same side, but in front of other cultivators, even a title might cause conflict.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Liancang was stunned for a moment, then nodded, \"Thank you for the warning, Elder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi glanced back at Zheng Yi and said, \"You don't need to; you're the Emperor of Great Yu, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this world, only Foundation Establishment cultivators may overshadow you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi said, \"Thank you for the advice, Fellow Daoist Xuan Jizi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, Chen Liancang led Xuan Jizi away, and Zheng Yi finally relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My beloved consort, do you find your Master reliable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Xiabing replied, \"Your Majesty, although this humble wife and Master have been together for only two years, I know her well; she is true to her word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore, she also swore a Heavenly Dao Oath, so she's unlikely to break her promise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's very good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi nodded, then turned and left, \"Now that this matter is resolved, my beloved, return to the palace; I must continue my secluded cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This humble wife bids farewell to Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celestial Longevity Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi's expression was somewhat peculiar as she looked at the giant entrance, \"Is this the cultivation sanctuary the Emperor mentioned… the mausoleum of the Great Yu Dynasty's ancestor emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Liancang glanced at her and said, \"Who would have thought you actually knew…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I know!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi murmured, \"It's rumored that the Great Yu Zheng Clan's ancestor was also a cultivator back then, bringing all his treasures and Cultivation into the mausoleum at his demise. So it's true!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emperor Zhengyong's ability to embark on the path of cultivation was all thanks to this Great Yu ancestor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Liancang said nothing, but respectfully added, \"This way, Elder, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Underground there is a vast underground palace. Elder can choose any place for secluded cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Chen Liancang's guidance, Xuan Jizi quickly understood the structure of the underground palace, including arrays and defenses, marveling repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She found a suitable palace herself and began her secluded cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the battle for the Ghost Spirit Grass, she had also been seriously injured; if not for the Yin Evil Cold Ice's protection, she would have been at great risk of falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting cross-legged, concentrating and holding her breath, she took out a pill from the storage bag and swallowed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she formed hand seals and chanted spells, starting her cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few breaths, Xuan Jizi suddenly opened her eyes, filled with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wha–what's going on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is the Spiritual Qi in this place so abundant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stronger than in Xueyun Country, by at least several folds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place… is indeed a cultivation sanctuary!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Jizi exclaimed in shock, \"So Emperor Zhengyong did not deceive me… and Fellow Daoist Tianxingzi too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that Emperor Zhengyong of Great Yu truly is destined?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearing away chaotic thoughts, Xuan Jizi's expression turned solemn once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter the case, the urgent need is to heal my injuries first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fortunately, it's only superficial wounds, which will heal in no more than half a month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last time, it was my complacency that led to injury by a mortal martial artist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time, it won't be that easy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Zheng Yi, Xuan Jizi, and others were either cultivating or healing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than a month passed in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this day, Tianxingzi arrived at the edge of Celestial Longevity Mountain with his granddaughter, Su Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he held a bronze trigrams tool in his hand, its pointer constantly shaking, pointing towards the depths of Celestial Longevity Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianxingzi suddenly looked up, puzzled: \"Celestial Longevity Mountain... is the dragon vein location of the Great Yu Imperial Family. Could it be that all roots of Spiritual Qi revival lie here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued forward without noticing the surrounding environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Halt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a stern shout interrupted his thoughts. Looking up, he found a squad of soldiers standing in front of him, the leader having already drawn his long sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place is a Royal restricted area; unauthorized persons are strictly forbidden to enter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianxingzi's face slightly changed, but he quickly reacted and said with a smile, \"I–I took the wrong path; I'll leave immediately...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Screech...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a piercing screeching sound came from behind the soldiers, startling everyone, who instinctively turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw a large azure bird circling in the midair above Celestial Longevity Mountain, then slowly dissipating into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene caused a large number of soldiers around Celestial Longevity Mountain to look up in shock, the sight spreading far and wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Capital City, Wannian County, Jinghai County, and other places, many people also vaguely saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianxingzi's pupils suddenly shrank; he continually formed hand seals, then took a deep breath, astonished:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Spiritual Qi is surging, turning into sound; this place – a Spirit Vein is being born!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2018,"2026-06-06T13:34:09.115Z",1,"novelbin.me","135f0ee88128795a31d3c97cfcb1b94bfcc9583f2bead6ffeb76da10b6498d56","eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-156","eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-155",358,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-as-false-emperor-cover.jpg"]