Chapter 16: Power Transfer

"Are you referring to the purple‑golden Divine Dragon that appeared when we exterminated Dong Zhuo?" Dian Yang Biao hurriedly asked,

"Correct. I call it Martial Dao; back then I employed Martial Dao True Qi. Those who cultivate Martial Dao can use the Martial Dao True Qi within their bodies against foes; those with profound Martial Dao can soar through the heavens, burrow through the earth, move mountains and fill seas—trivial matters. Even immortality is no longer a dream." Liu Bian, eyes full of yearning, looked at the stunned ministers below.

"However, for Cultivation of Martial Dao, the optimal age is after eight and before thirty. If one starts too young, it can damage one's meridians—light damage at worst, complete destruction at worst. Therefore, beginning martial training after eight is best."

"Hiss, no wonder the Emperor was so formidable back then; it was because he cultivated Martial Dao. Yet, hearing how great it is, we over‑thirty folk wonder if we still have a chance to practice martial arts?" Upon hearing Liu Bian's words, the ministers below went completely mad—being able to wield such power and achieve immortality was an enormous temptation.

However, ministers such as Yang Biao and Yuan Kui, who are over thirty, felt uneasy, because Liu Bian just mentioned the optimal age for martial training, and they have far surpassed that range, unsure if they have any chance in this life.

"Your Majesty, for us who are over thirty, is there still a chance?" Yuan Kui asked anxiously, his face uneasy as he looked at Liu Bian.

"If it were someone else, it would be impossible, but once I unify Tian Xia, I will have a way for you to cultivate. Though you cannot yet attain any strength, practicing in your spare time will still strengthen your body."

It is indeed unavoidable; many ministers have already passed the age for martial training, their meridians are sealed. The System Mall does have Marrow Cleansing Pills, but they are too expensive for him to afford at present.

In the System Mall, Marrow Cleansing Pill is a Lower Mystic Grade elixir; a single pill costs as much as one thousand National Fortune Value. If we wish these Old Ministers to cultivate, pills alone are insufficient; we must establish a Yun Dynasty, whose Qi Fortune Baptism will provide an excellent hair‑removing, marrow‑cleansing effect, far more powerful than the Marrow Cleansing Pill.

"Your Ministers need not be impatient; I intend to transmit the cultivation method to the entire army. Then all Han Dynasty soldiers will become Warriors, and the progress of unifying Tian Xia will accelerate greatly." Liu Bian replied to the anxious crowd below.

"Your Majesty, if this Power Transfer method enters the army and falls into the hands of impure‑hearted individuals or other factions' scouts, it would be a massive loss for us—absolutely unacceptable!" The ministers, upon hearing Liu Bian's plan to transmit the cultivation method to the army, were instantly alarmed.

"Your Ministers need not panic; if I dare to do this, there will certainly be countermeasures, and the Power Transfer will not be spread." Liu Bian said lightly, a faint smile curling his lips as he looked at the ministers.

Upon hearing Liu Bian, the ministers exchanged glances, seeing doubt and worry in each other's eyes. They could not understand how someone as clever and wise as Liu Bian could be unaware of the consequences; after all, this matter concerns national stability, and mishandling it could lead to unimaginable outcomes.

"Your Majesty, please think it over three times! The Power Transfer is a national treasure; if it spreads, it will surely cause great chaos in Tian Xia. I implore you to retract the command!" An Old Minister stepped forward, bowing and offering counsel.

"Indeed, Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance; it must not be handled impulsively!" another minister echoed.

Facing the ministers' counsel, Liu Bian merely gave a faint smile, rose, and slowly walked to the front of the Dian, his gaze sweeping the ministers below. He then whispered, "My decision is made; you need not urge any further." With that, Liu Bian turned back to the Dragon Throne, sat down, his eyes steadfastly fixed ahead. The ministers, seeing this, realized they could not alter Liu Bian's resolve, sighed helplessly, and withdrew one after another.

Just kidding—if it weren't for the system‑provided Power Transfer, only those loyal to oneself could cultivate, and Liu Bian wouldn't have released the method so early; that would only create trouble for himself.

"Very well, I will now begin transmitting the Power Transfer to you. The method I have obtained is divided into Literary Dao and Martial Dao; Martial Dao needs no further explanation. Literary Dao, however, gathers the world's Literary Talent, cultivates the Vast Righteous Qi in the chest; scholars can lift their pens to pacify the realm, mount horses to set Heaven and Earth! It is the bane of all evil paths, demons, and monsters; poetry endures, essays stabilize the nation, sharp tongues and pen strokes are all the same. Hence Literary Dao may also be called Confucian Dao." Liu Bian said to the eager crowd below.

"This—this truly is 'hear the Dao in the morning, die by evening'! Who would have thought we scholars could cultivate Literary Dao!" The group of literary ministers went completely wild; after years of study, to be told today that scholarship could be cultivated was a massive shock.

"Your Ministers, sit cross‑legged and settle, I will now transmit the Power Transfer to everyone." Liu Bian gestured to the excited crowd below and said.

The ministers, upon hearing Liu Bian, immediately calmed their excitement, hurriedly sat cross‑legged in place, and looked at Liu Bian with eager anticipation.

"System, transmit the 'Vast Righteous Qi Manual' and the 'Heaven and Earth Creation Martial Canon' respectively to the literary ministers and the Warriors." Liu Bian thought to the system.

"Ding—Alright, Host, transmitting the 'Vast Righteous Qi Manual' and the 'Heaven and Earth Creation Martial Canon' to the literary ministers and Warriors, please wait…"

The ministers, after Liu Bian ordered them to sit cross‑legged, stood on the Gao Tai, looking bewildered. Each wore a puzzled expression, thinking, "Shouldn't the Power Transfer involve taking out the method for everyone to read and study? Why must we sit cross‑legged? What a strange requirement?"

Yet, as the ministers were puzzled, a massive wave of information surged like a tide, flooding their minds instantly. Those with weaker willpower nearly fainted on the spot. Everyone hurried to steady their minds and devote themselves to digesting the sudden influx.

After a while, everyone finished receiving the information; each face showed shock and awe. One minister could not help exclaiming, "Whoa… truly marvelous! I never expected the Emperor to possess such vast divine power, capable of implanting memories directly into a person's brain. This ability is terrifying!" Others echoed, expressing deep admiration for Liu Bian's methods.

Then the ministers, excited, fell prostrate, shouting, "We thank the Emperor for the Power Transfer; we shall devote our lives to serving you until death, bowing and exhausting ourselves until the end."

Liu Bian, watching the scene, felt quietly gratified. He smiled and said, "Rise all of you; from now on, cultivate this method well, strengthen yourselves, and serve Emperor better." The ministers answered in unison, stood up, their eyes flashing with steadfast light.