Chapter 758

Even if the Great Jean were to fall hereafter, the title of the First Emperor, the Human Sovereign, should still be passed down through the ages.

Ying Zheng felt a surge of emotion in his heart and was about to turn back to summon his great army to depart.

Suddenly, a melodious voice descended from the firmament.

"A fine Human Sovereign of Heavenly Mandate, truly heroic and spirited... Third Elder, it seems your Black Bird clan has worthy successors after all..."

"Who goes there!"

Ying Zheng turned around abruptly, his sharp gaze fixed on the firmament. The next moment, upon seeing the newcomers clearly, his eyes narrowed, and he grew somewhat tense.

563. Ying Zheng meets the Black Bird

In an instant, Donghuang Taiyi, the Moon Goddess, the Great Commander, the Young Commander, Ge Nie, Zhang Han, Wang Jian, and others all rushed forward to flatter Ying Zheng.

Regardless of their individual intentions, at this very moment, they all needed Ying Zheng to remain alive and safe.

But looking up at the four beings in the sky, radiating immortal energy and standing in mid-air, even Donghuang Taiyi could not help but break into a cold sweat.

He was a martial artist at the Land Immortal realm; even so, he could not stand in mid-air, at most relying on vast internal energy and Yin-Yang arts to fly for a short distance.

What kind of existence could stand in mid-air?

Was it a martial artist?

Or... an immortal?

Donghuang Taiyi’s gaze grew fervent, as if he had seen a hope far exceeding the Seven Luminaries of the Azure Dragon.

"It seems we have frightened them?"

In the firmament, the Second Elder looked at Jin Dang with a hint of amusement. The latter smiled and said calmly:

"Commoners of a Small Thousand World have at most only seen the Martial Dao, so naturally, they would be nervous."

"However, Third Elder, with your keen eye, how much does this Black Bird of the Great Jean’s national destiny resemble you?"

Beside him, the Third Elder surveyed the void. The Black Bird totem of national destiny seemed to have found a relative, excitedly shrinking and circling him in flight.

The Third Elder was delighted by what he saw and nodded repeatedly.

"Not bad! Not bad! It already bears some resemblance to our clan’s ancestor. It seems this Small Thousand World truly possesses some wonders."

"Presumably, the Heavenly Dao will also be pleased once this world is gathered."

Barnabas smiled and said softly:

"Third Elder intends to take that Human Sovereign under your wing, I presume? I observe that he possesses the Black Bird bloodline and is even closely linked to the Black Bird national destiny."

"This national destiny is so inextricably linked to him; it is both a blessing and a curse. If he dies, wouldn't seven or eight tenths of this national destiny be lost?"

The Third Elder nodded slightly and shook his head:

"Elder Barnabas has a keen eye. However, as long as he lives, the Great Jean’s national destiny will be as stable as a mountain, and he will surely turn every disaster into a blessing, remaining safe and sound."

"It is a pity... no matter how outstanding his talent, he is but a mortal. How many springs and autumns can a mortal have?"

Jin Dang shook his head, closing his eyes to sense the wonders of this world. Although it was a Small Thousand World, in reality, its level was already quite high, even developing toward a Middle Thousand World.

This indicated that this world must possess experts different from the Martial Dao.

However...

No matter how strong, they were likely at the peak of Refining Essence into Qi, or half a step into Refining Qi into Spirit. To those like them, who were at the peak of Refining Qi into Spirit and even blessed by the Heavenly Dao,

this world could be destroyed with a wave of the hand.

But to claim it would count as a merit. A Small Thousand World could at least be traded for a top-grade Dharma treasure.

Could such a special existence perhaps be traded for a Spirit Tool?

Thinking of this, Jin Dang felt quite happy.

Below, Ying Zheng stared at the four figures in the sky radiating immortal energy—three men and one woman, with the woman as their leader.

That woman did not look like a person of Shenzhou...

They spoke with casual ease, not regarding this world in the slightest.

Most importantly...

They referred to him and his people as mortals...

Ying Zheng’s eyes lit up. Although he was in the prime of his life and not in a rush for immortality,

but...

Ying Zheng also understood the drawbacks of the Great Jean. The current Great Jean appeared stable, but in reality, it was entirely supported by him.

If he were to die, the Great Jean would definitely descend into war again. Currently, Fusu did not have the ability to stabilize the Great Jean.

Ying Zheng did not want the unified empire he had created by building upon the remnants of six generations to fall apart.

Immortality was the best solution he could think of at the moment.

Previously, Ying Zheng had already considered having the Yin-Yang School search for immortals.

Now it seemed...

it appeared unnecessary.

Immediately, Ying Zheng bowed to the sky, looking earnestly at Barnabas and the others.

"May I ask the four seniors, are you immortals from the heavens?"

"Immortals?"

Jin Dang was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"In any world, mortals always dream of seeking immortals and the Dao; emperors even more so..."

"Little one, we are not immortals. Your understanding of immortals is too narrow."

"However, for your Small Thousand World, we can indeed be called immortals..."

"The immortals you imagine are likely not as powerful as we are."

Ying Zheng did not care about what Jin Dang said; he only knew...

These people were indeed immortals, at least to them, that was the case.

Thinking of this, Ying Zheng did not hesitate.

"Four Immortal Masters, the Human Sovereign of the mortal realm, Zheng, sincerely invites the four Immortal Masters to descend. Please give Zheng a chance; Zheng will surely exhaust the national strength of the Great Jean to host you properly!"

Many ministers also reacted, immediately kneeling on the ground with reverent gazes, looking from time to time at Ying Zheng and then at the four in the sky.

Their Majesty had finished the Fengshan ceremony and actually attracted immortals. If this news got out, the entire Great Jean would go mad.

The Great Jean would surely last for thousands and ten thousands of years. More importantly...

If Ying Zheng could keep these four and make them the Great Jean’s backing, they might not lack the opportunity...

For longevity and eternal vision?

Thinking of this, many high-ranking officials had reddened eyes.

Donghuang Taiyi trembled all over, staring tightly at the four.

He roared in his heart.

It couldn't be wrong!

It couldn't be wrong!

This supreme aura, this power...

It was definitely an immortal!

Now it seemed these immortals had a favorable impression of the Great Jean and Ying Zheng, so what more was there to say?

The Seven Luminaries of the Azure Dragon?

To hell with the Seven Luminaries of the Azure Dragon!

Real immortals were right before his eyes; longevity and eternal vision, seeking the Dao to become an immortal were right before him!

Who would still care about the Seven Luminaries of the Azure Dragon!

Properly fawn over the immortals, fawn over Ying Zheng, and everything would be had!

At this moment, Donghuang Taiyi immediately decided to become a loyal dog of the Great Jean.

As long as the immortals had a favorable impression of the Great Jean for a single day, the Yin-Yang School would be the Great Jean’s most loyal subjects.

"Hahaha..."

The Third Elder suddenly laughed for a while, surveying Ying Zheng with interest.

"Little one, come to think of it, I can be considered your ancestor..."

Ying Zheng was stunned for a moment, feeling somewhat displeased, and said in a deep voice:

"Why do you mock Zheng like this, Immortal Master? You are high and mighty, and Zheng should treat you with piety, but the Great Jean treats its ancestors with piety; Zheng’s ancestors cannot be mocked in such a way!"

This startled Donghuang Taiyi and the others.