Chapter 247: Playing Tai Chi with the Zanghe Holy Emperor

"Regarding the matter of Jiabuli, I ask that you all please not spread the word..." Gufang Chennian said as he looked at the few of them.

"Why? If you don't say anything, wouldn't you be carrying this black pot for the rest of your life? Perhaps even being slandered for generations to come?" Jiang Yan asked, puzzled.

"... Sigh." Gufang Chennian let out a sigh: "I'm already used to it, and it's useless to tell the common people these things; they wouldn't understand. Furthermore, it is for the sake of the little Highness."

Gufang Chennian looked at Jiang Xun: "Should I say that Highness Tian Zeyan killed the remnant soul of Jiabuli and saved the Gufang Dynasty? Even if it was a remnant soul, it was still Jiabuli. If such news were to spread, it would bring a great deal of trouble to the little Highness. There is no reason to bring such great trouble upon a benefactor."

Regarding Gufang Chennian's final sentence, the Zanghe Holy Emperor expressed deep agreement.

"Since you have said as much, I naturally have no objections," the Zanghe Holy Emperor nodded and said.

"Have the people from the Dongfang Dynasty set out yet?" Jiang Xun, who was indifferent to this, looked at the Zanghe Holy Emperor and asked.

"They have," the Zanghe Holy Emperor nodded: "They began providing relief to the common people from the north side, and we began from the south. The soldiers and supplies from both dynasties are on the road one after another. We have also sent people to Nanwu and Dongming to purchase supplies in large quantities."

"In that case, I leave the Gufang royal family in your care from now on," Jiang Xun said with a smile, cupping his hands.

"That goes without saying. In the Zanghe Dynasty, the Gufang royal family shall enjoy royal treatment forever," the Zanghe Holy Emperor nodded and said. This was, of course, out of respect for Jiang Xun; otherwise, once the Imperial Seal and Dragon Vein Lock were in hand, he would have kicked Gufang Chennian and the others out long ago.

The Imperial Seal was not the most important thing; what mattered were the Dragon Vein Locks held in the hands of each dynasty.

Those who possess a Dragon Vein Lock can control the dragon veins of the entire territory occupied by the dynasty. Once this dragon vein is locked into this Dragon Vein Lock, other dynasties cannot lay a finger on it.

Unless one obtains both the Dragon Vein Lock and the Dharma technique.

The dragon veins are divided into four major regions: the Northern Wasteland, Nanwu, the Western Regions, and Dongming.

Only by obtaining the Dragon Vein Locks for the entirety of these regions can one fully activate the dragon vein.

Obtaining all the Dragon Vein Locks for the four major regions—which is to say, conquering the entire world—means obtaining the most complete Dragon Vein Lock. At that time, the entire world will be completely under that person's control.

The wars between dynasties are fought precisely to compete for these Dragon Vein Locks.

To put it simply: a dragon is divided into four large fragments. After falling to the ground, the four large fragments shatter into countless small fragments. The small fragments contain the dragon's energy and can help a dynasty; the large fragments contain the dragon's power and can strengthen a dynasty; and the complete dragon can control the world.

And these dynasties collecting Dragon Vein Locks, to put it bluntly, are also working for the Supreme.

There is a Supreme existence in each of the four major regions—Northern Wasteland, Nanwu, the Western Regions, and Dongming. The four Supremes check and balance each other; they cannot easily leave their own regions, nor can they easily take action against other regions.

And so, they seem to have reached a tacit understanding: "You dynasties fight first. Whoever finishes fighting and obtains all the Dragon Vein Locks in this region, then we shall go together to attack other regions."

As for the remaining five Supremes, the vast majority of people speculate that they are within the five Ancient Sects.

However, this is merely speculation; no one knows their specific locations.

It is also out of fear that when going to other regions, one of these five Supremes might suddenly emerge and seize the nest, so the four Supremes who govern the dynasties dare not run around recklessly.

"Since the matter is resolved, I shall take my leave now," Jiang Xun said as he stood up.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yan also stood up and came to Jiang Xun's side.

"In such a rush? Are you returning to Tianwai Island?" The Zanghe Holy Emperor stood up as well upon seeing this.

"I am returning to the Tianyu Dynasty; there are still matters to handle there," Jiang Xun said. In truth, he was anxious to return to the Lingerie-Sect.

During this time away, he had missed Tu Qing and the others terribly!

Tu Qing and the others were so obedient! They didn't have so many ulterior motives; they only wanted to engage in Dual Cultivation with him. Everyone else outside was just trying to take his life!

"Since that is the case, I shall not keep you," the Zanghe Holy Emperor nodded upon hearing this, then came before Jiang Xun: "Little Highness, may we speak in private?"

"Very well," Jiang Xun nodded.

The Zanghe Holy Emperor led the way, bringing Jiang Xun into a spacious room behind the imperial study.

There were several bookshelves here, as well as a bed couch laid out with soft cushions and a table: "Please, sit."

Jiang Xun nodded and sat on a soft cushion. The Zanghe Holy Emperor sat opposite him, personally poured tea for Jiang Xun, and activated a Soundproof Barrier.

"Young Master Jiang, I have finally met you in person," the Zanghe Holy Emperor said with a smile as he placed the teacup before Jiang Xun.

"The Holy Emperor is too kind," Jiang Xun said with a smile as he took the teacup and placed it on the table.

"If not for you, Young Master, the Zanghe Dynasty would never have had today, let alone annexed half of the Gufang Dynasty. I am truly grateful."

"What are you saying, Holy Emperor? You have helped me quite a bit as well. If not for your help, I wouldn't even have been able to enter Tianwai Island, let alone save my Lingerie-Sect," Jiang Xun smiled.

"A mere trifle... By the way, the news that spread earlier about you inheriting the Tianyu Dynasty was..."

"That was false. It was a performance I coordinated with the Tianyu Holy Emperor. News of other successors will arrive very soon."

"I see," the Zanghe Holy Emperor nodded, then continued: "If you, Young Master, leave the Tianyu Dynasty in the future, and if you do not mind, you may come to my Zanghe Dynasty. Cang Xingling can marry you, and I can entrust the entire Zanghe Dynasty to you."

"Good heavens, he's using the Zanghe Dynasty as a dowry for Cang Xingling," Si Yuyan exclaimed in surprise upon hearing this.

"He wants to leave a good impression on me, making me think the Zanghe Dynasty is my fallback, so I'll constantly think of helping them and give them more Soul Returning Pills or something. With Soul Returning Pills, it's hard for him to die even if he wants to. When in the world would I ever take over the Zanghe Dynasty? It's just polite talk; don't take it seriously," Jiang Xun saw through the Zanghe Holy Emperor's intentions at a glance.

This bunch of Holy Emperors truly didn't have a single one without ulterior motives.

"I knew it, why would he be so enthusiastic? So that's what he was waiting for..." Si Yuyan nodded upon hearing this.

"Holy Emperor, you speak too heavily. To put it bluntly, I am just a sect disciple; how could I be worthy of the Princess?" Jiang Xun waved his hand, beginning to play tai chi with the Zanghe Holy Emperor.

"Young Master, you are too modest. Your Spirit Root alone is rare in this world. To be able to instantly defeat Ling Shangtian across realms to take the top spot, and to be able to deal with Jiabuli alone—not to mention being able to produce a rare treasure like the Soul Returning Pill—you are certainly no ordinary sect disciple, Young Master," the Zanghe Holy Emperor smiled.

The way he said that, deliberately placing the Soul Returning Pill at the very end, he might as well have just asked: "Can you give me another Soul Returning Pill?"

"It was all luck, all luck. I have always been quite lucky," Jiang Xun shook his head repeatedly, then continued: "That Soul Returning Pill is also extremely precious. If it hadn't been to save the Lingerie-Sect, I would never have been willing to part with it."

Jiang Xun's meaning was: You want a Soul Returning Pill just by opening your mouth? Keep dreaming.