Chapter 439: Nine Turns Heavenly Phoenix Art

The 《Nine Turns Heavenly Phoenix Art》 that the system rewarded Diao Chan was the most powerful cultivation art Liu Bian had ever seen, aside from the 《Supreme Emperor's Art》 he himself cultivated.

It was just a bit of a pity that such a powerful art could only be cultivated by Diao Chan alone.

After finishing his examination of the 《Nine Turns Heavenly Phoenix Art》, Liu Bian turned his gaze to another item rewarded by the system — the Heavenly Phoenix Sword.

Heavenly Phoenix Sword: A growable weapon, capable of growing up to a Hongmeng Grade treasure. Current grade: Mystic Grade Mid Quality.

Only after Liu Bian had finished reviewing the information on both items did he speak to Diao Chan:

"I once obtained a cultivation art very suited to your constitution. Originally, because your constitution had not yet awakened, you were unable to cultivate it. Now that your constitution has awakened, it is time for you to specialize in this art."

After Liu Bian finished speaking to Diao Chan, he did not wait for her to reply. He extended a finger, tapped Diao Chan's forehead, communicated with the system internally, and transmitted the 《Nine Turns Heavenly Phoenix Art》 to Diao Chan.

Diao Chan, who had already received one round of Power Transfer from Liu Bian, immediately gathered her thoughts and earnestly began receiving the cultivation art.

The 《Nine Turns Heavenly Phoenix Art》 was far more profound than the 《Heaven and Earth Creation Martial Canon》 Diao Chan currently cultivated. It took her a full two-hour period before she opened her eyes.

"Your Majesty, this cultivation art is simply far too powerful! It is incomparably stronger than the one your concubine currently cultivates!"

After receiving the cultivation art's information, Diao Chan opened her eyes and said to Liu Bian in astonishment.

"Hahaha, that goes without saying. From now on, you will cultivate this art. By the way, this sword is the weapon I have prepared for you."

"After Blood Recognition, this sword will automatically raise its grade along with your strength. Currently, it is a Mystic Grade Mid Quality weapon."

"This Heavenly Phoenix Sword suits you very well. It has enormous growth potential, and you must use it well."

Liu Bian explained this to Diao Chan, then took out the Heavenly Phoenix Sword rewarded by the system and handed it to her.

"Your concubine thanks Your Majesty. Then, Your Majesty, Sister Consort Zhao Ji currently cultivates the 《Heaven and Earth Creation Martial Canon》 as well. May your concubine transmit the 《Nine Turns Heavenly Phoenix Art》 to her as well?"

Diao Chan took the Heavenly Phoenix Sword handed to her by Liu Bian, first thanked him, then noticed Cai Yan standing nearby, and immediately asked Liu Bian about it.

Cai Yan, who had been standing nearby, upon hearing Diao Chan's words, gave her a grateful glance.

"Chan Er, this 《Nine Turns Heavenly Phoenix Art》 under all the heavens can only be cultivated by you alone. Even if others possess the same constitution as you, they would still be unable to cultivate it."

Seeing how much Diao Chan cared about Cai Yan, Liu Bian smiled in satisfaction and explained to her.

At this, Diao Chan gave Cai Yan an apologetic glance — she had not expected that this cultivation art actually came with restrictions.

"Moreover, Zhao Ji's constitution is the Green Wood Sacred Body. Once her constitution awakens in the future, I will naturally give her a suitable cultivation art."

Upon hearing Liu Bian's words, the slightly dejected look on Cai Yan's face finally eased.

Now that Diao Chan had awakened her constitution and cultivated an even more powerful art, if she did not find some way to keep up, the gap between her and Liu Bian would only grow wider and wider — something she absolutely did not wish to see.

The three chatted for a while longer in Liu Bian's Imperial Study. Liu Bian explained some basic information about cultivation to the two women once more. Not wishing to disturb Liu Bian in handling political affairs, the two women reluctantly took their leave.

After the two women departed, Liu Bian immediately began communicating with the system internally.

"System, did you forget my quest? Liu Yu and the other four have all submitted to me. The Four Provinces under their control, combined with the Sili Three Provinces I already control, have already met the requirements of Quest Four."

Originally, Liu Bian had intended to ask about this the moment he heard the system reward.

He had not expected the system to directly awaken Diao Chan's constitution, and when his attention was drawn to the Heavenly Phenomenon triggered by Diao Chan, the matter was delayed.

Moreover, logically speaking, this quest should have been completed the moment Liu Yu and the other four joined the Imperial Court!

Yet several days had passed, and he still had not received any system notification.

Therefore, the moment Diao Chan and Cai Yan departed, Liu Bian immediately asked the system.

"Ding. Replying to Host, the system has determined that the Host has not yet completed Quest Four."

Upon hearing the system's reply, Liu Bian could not help but grow angry and immediately questioned the system:

"System, did you make a mistake? Liu Yu and the other four Inspectors have all joined the Imperial Court. Shouldn't those Four States all be considered under my control as well?"

"Ding. Replying to Host, Liu Yu and the other four have merely submitted themselves to the Host. If the Host wishes to complete Quest Four, you must reappoint the chief officials of the Four States and proclaim it to Tian Xia!"

"Damn it, System, are you playing word games with me? Liu Yu and the other four have all submitted to me, so the Four States under their control should logically be mine as well!"

After hearing the system's reply, Liu Bian was on the verge of cursing up a storm.

He could not understand how, as such an advanced existence, the system was playing word games with him.

"Ding. The system's recognized rules are absolutely fair, just, reasonable, and logical. The situation described by the Host does not exist."

"Damn it, what fair, just, reasonable, and logical nonsense! I really can't stand you, you sneaky little devil!"

Upon hearing the system's reply, Liu Bian nearly lost his composure and could not help but curse furiously in his heart.

This system might as well not have replied at all. However, in order to complete the System Quest, he still had to do things according to the system's instructions.

……

System: Wanjie Emperor System

Host: Liu Bian

Realm: Xiantian Fifth Heaven

Talent: Hongmeng Grade

Constitution: Supreme Emperor Body

Divine Ability: Probe Eye

Cultivation Art: Supreme Emperor's Art

Equipment: Emperor Sword, Emperor Armor

System Space: National Seal, Hybrid Rice Seeds *100 tons, Spirit Rice Seeds *50 tons, 《Basic Artifact Refining Compendium》 *1, 《Basic Alchemy Manual》 *1

National Fortune Value:

System Quest Three:

Please establish a Dynasty of Destiny within one year.

Quest Reward: Awaken the constitutions of all characters under the Host's command

Quest Failure: No penalty

Quest Progress: Pending

System Quest Four: Within six months, the forces under the Host's command must control six states of the Han Empire

Mission Reward: Zhenguo Divine Beast

Mission Failure: No Penalty

Mission Progress: 3/6

……

He opened the System Panel and glanced at it. The two manuals on Refining Hall and pill refining from the last System Reward—he still hadn't found a suitable person for them.

After growing for so long, the National Fortune Value had basically maxed out. The combined population of these three States was less than five million people.

In these three months, Liu Bian had basically obtained close to two million National Fortune Value from the common people alone.

He estimated that these three States could provide him at most another three or four hundred thousand National Fortune Value before reaching the limit.

And the progress of Mission Four had already reached halfway—he would soon be able to obtain the Huguo Divine Beast!