Chapter 466

Xu Jin's original intention in rushing back to the current world was to take advantage of the war to ambush the experts of the Tianyang Star Palace.

With his current strength, using a bit of the special power he had accumulated, even if he couldn't deal with Tianyang Xingjun, ordinary Eighth-Tier experts would easily be heavily injured if he messed with them.

But what Xu Jin didn't expect was that after returning to the current world, outside Dachen Wan Yi of Chen Guo, the wind was clear and the day was bright, and there was no movement at all.

Outside Dachen Wan Yi, there were no Eighth-Tier auras.

"Xu Jin, the lair of the Blood God Sect in Meizhou of Da Hong that you detonated this time, the internal problems of the Tianyang Star Palace that it brought out, might be much more serious than we imagined. The news I just received is that the entire family of the Meizhou branch palace master has disappeared, and over twenty servants in the house have all died.

Tianyang Xingjun has already personally arrived at the Meizhou branch palace to investigate thoroughly.

This might be our opportunity."

When Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao said this to Xu Jin, joy flashed in his eyes.

Subsequently, he sighed lightly, "It's a pity that our rise time is still not enough; if our foundation were stronger and our strength were stronger, taking advantage of this internal chaos in the Tianyang Star Palace, and borrowing the excuse of Tianyang Xingjun murdering Emperor Qian'an, after the national funeral, we could drive the power of the Tianyang Star Palace out of Chen Guo in one fell swoop.

At that time, with the excuse of murdering the emperor, even the Cangming Star Palace would not feel resentment."

Xu Jin's heart moved.

Indeed.

The Cangming Star Palace and the Tianyang Star Palace have been stationed in the branch palaces of various prefectures and counties of Chen Guo for twenty years.

Now wanting to drive them out is extremely difficult.

Because once they take action to clear out either side, it will inevitably attract the wariness of the other side.

Clearing out the power of the Tianyang Star Palace will inevitably attract the vigilance of the Cangming Star Palace, and then the Tianyang Star Palace and the Cangming Star Palace will definitely join forces to counterattack.

Under the joint counterattack of the two major star palaces, Chen Guo absolutely cannot withstand it.

But with the excuse of murdering the emperor.

This is a national hatred!

Chen Guo's reason is incomparably sufficient, and the Cangming Star Palace can also understand it.

Now, coupled with the internal chaos of the Tianyang Star Palace.

This situation is completely different.

It can be called having both the right time and the right place.

Acting after the national funeral will also have the support of the people.

It is indeed the best time to clear out the power of the Tianyang Star Palace stationed in various prefectures and counties of Chen Guo.

"Grand Master, when is the national funeral?" Xu Jin's heart moved, and he asked hurriedly.

"According to the etiquette of my current world, when an emperor dies, he needs to enjoy sacrifices for 180 days before holding the national funeral ceremony for burial; for a prince, it is three months.

Below a prince, everything is simplified, and burial is within the month," Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao said.

"October 27th?" Xu Jin asked.

"The time set by the new emperor is October 28th, and preparations have already begun, and the mausoleum is almost finished. And because of the national funeral, this year's National Dao Academy autumn examination has also been postponed," Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao said.

Mentioning the National Dao Academy autumn examination, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao suddenly remembered one thing and said hurriedly, "Xu Jin, your return and identity have been initially arranged for you.

Because the autumn examination is postponed.

So, I first arranged a position of Vice Academic Official for you, and your study palace has also been prepared for you; you can give it a name when the time comes.

After a period of time, I will let you concurrently serve as Vice Supervisor.

After serving for a full year as a transition, you can be directly promoted to the position of University Official next year.

As for the supplementary conferment of titles, it will have to wait until after the national funeral," Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao said.

"Vice Academic Official? Doesn't that mean I have to bring apprentices? Why do I feel it's a bit troublesome?" Xu Jin laughed.

"Troublesome?"

Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao shook his head, "This is necessary! In this world's relationships, besides blood relatives, the most solid is the master-apprentice relationship.

In the future, when you take charge of power and act, you will need many confidants and many trustworthy candidates.

And this step of serving as Vice Academic Official and University Official is the most critical point for you to cultivate your confidants.

Even if you only show your face a few times a year to give pointers, it's fine.

But the imprint of this master-apprentice relationship is almost impossible to eliminate.

Understand?"

Since the Grand Master said so, that's true.

Xu Jin doesn't have many usable people under his command, and that is exactly the case.

And cultivating apprentices indeed doesn't require giving pointers on everything.

In many study palaces, it is the senior brother who gives pointers, and the master only appears occasionally.

"Fine, Grand Master, you just arrange it. However, Grand Master, regarding the matter you just mentioned, should we try it?" Xu Jin suddenly laughed.

Having persuaded Xu Jin to accept the position of Vice Academic Official, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao was happy, but was suddenly confused by Xu Jin's jumping thinking, "Try what?"

"What you just said, improving strength."

"Mine?" Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao pointed at himself with his finger, his face full of surprise.

Xu Jin nodded heavily.

"You have a method?"

Xu Jin nodded again.

"Then let's try."

A strange look appeared in Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao's eyes.

In fact, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao is not stupid.

Xu Jin's performance over the past year can be called dreamlike, and his strength can also be called a miracle.

If he still couldn't react, then he would be stupid.

Xu Jin definitely has secrets.

This secret is definitely not small.

Although Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao has always been very curious about what kind of secret Xu Jin possesses that would make his strength improve so quickly.

But he never goes to explore it.

Who doesn't have some secrets?

Anyway, the secret is in his own house, and the meat is rotten in the pot.

Seeing the Grand Master agree, Xu Jin looked toward the back of the Danxia Palace, "What about Peng Lao, together?"

"Peng Lao is currently inside the Star-Plucking Tower."

"That's just right."

The next moment, as starlight flickered, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao and Xu Jin had already appeared inside the Star Dome Secret Realm on the top floor of Chen Guo's Star-Plucking Tower.

After a brief exchange, the look in Peng Lao's eyes when he looked at Xu Jin also revealed a strange look.

"Grand Master, Peng Lao, currently, I want to know exactly what your two's primordial spirit cultivation is," Xu Jin spoke up the first moment after sitting down.

Upon hearing this, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao and Peng Lao looked at each other, their thoughts moved simultaneously, and the next moment, their two's primordial spirits appeared above their heads; under full urging, the primordial spirit fetal light radiated out in a straight line.

Xu Jin couldn't help but be moved.

Directly urging the primordial spirit out and presenting it before Xu Jin without any defense—among cultivators, this counts as another kind of frankness.

It also represents these two's absolute trust in Xu Jin.

Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao's primordial spirit fetal light direct radiation distance is 6.6 meters.

This distance is not far, but the improvement range is quite large.

Grand Master forged his primordial spirit with Xu Jin's help at the end of last October; the initial primordial spirit fetal light distance was 1.5 meters, and now, after barely a year, it has reached 5.6 meters; the improvement range is still quite astonishing.

Normally, for most Eighth-Tier experts to be able to improve their primordial spirit fetal light distance by one meter in a year, it's considered not bad.

Peng Lao forged his primordial spirit slightly later than the Grand Master; the initial distance of the primordial spirit fetal light was only 1.2 meters, but now, it also has a straight radiation distance of 3.8 meters.

It is also far higher than the normal level.

Seeing Xu Jin's surprised look, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao laughed, "Are you quite surprised at our primordial spirit cultivation improvement speed?"

"Actually, this is also thanks to your help!

Last year, the number of Second, Third, and Fourth-Tier star domains that our Chen Guo newly added and completely controlled was over thirty, and even the number of Fifth-Tier star domains completely controlled was three; all kinds of heavenly materials and earthly treasures increased explosively.

Although the probability of obtaining divine soul-type spiritual herbs is quite low, under a large base, there are still quite a few, especially Fourth-Tier divine soul-type spiritual herbs.

Peng Lao and I gave priority to taking quite a few, so our divine soul cultivation improved quite a bit.

By the way, we also left ten plants for you, but there was never a chance to give them to you."

With a wave of his hand, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao took out ten Fourth-Tier divine soul-type spiritual herbs and placed them in front of Xu Jin, then said again, "Fifth-Tier divine soul-type spiritual herbs, only two plants were obtained, but they were all bestowed to let some Seventh-Tier experts forge their primordial spirits, so there are none for the time being; next year, there should be more."

Seeing this, Xu Jin also laughed.

This is change!

The improvement of Chen Guo's national strength.

Given time, Chen Guo's national strength will definitely leap forward.

But Xu Jin still feels it's not enough, and wants to directly raise it higher.

"Grand Master, you two, try these two Fifth-Tier divine soul-type spiritual herbs."

Xu Jin laughed and took out two nourished spiritual herbs; Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao took them, but said, "This can let two Seventh-Tier experts forge their primordial spirits again..." "Grand Master, nowadays, your strength improving again is the most important thing," Xu Jin advised.

At the moment, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao and Peng Lao no longer hesitated and each took one of the Fifth-Tier divine soul-type spiritual herbs Xu Jin gave them to refine and absorb.

The moment the spiritual herb entered their mouths, their expressions were both shocked.

However, this was not the time to be shocked; they still needed to concentrate on refining and absorbing, and could not waste the medicinal power.

Xu Jin himself also began to strengthen his star patterns.

After his cultivation broke through to the Sixth-Tier Cloud Tower, every time he broke through a layer and added a cloud tower, he needed a strengthened star pattern.

Since Xu Jin wants to build more eight-cornered star towers, he naturally has to strengthen more star patterns to the eighth layer.

The speed at which the two refined and absorbed was slightly slower than when Xu Jin absorbed and refined.

Three hours later, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao finished refining first; the moment he opened his eyes, his expression became inexplicably surprised.

"This Fifth-Tier spiritual herb, why is the medicinal effect so strong? It's almost more than double the medicinal effect of a Fifth-Tier divine soul-type spiritual herb I have taken before."

While speaking, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao had already urged his primordial spirit again, condensing the primordial spirit fetal light into a line, urging it to the extreme.

The primordial spirit fetal light distance surged by 2.3 meters, reaching 8.9 meters.

This improvement range made Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao even more surprised.

In a few breaths, Peng Lao also finished refining.

The primordial spirit fetal light straight radiation distance directly improved to 6.2 meters.

"This spiritual herb, the medicinal effect is extraordinary; one plant directly equals two and a half years of my bitter cultivation!" Peng Lao said in surprise.

Xu Jin laughed, but took out two Three-Essence Long Gui Longgui Duanpo Dan and handed them to the two, "Grand Master, Peng Lao, you try this again."

The two took them in surprise and swallowed them at the same time.

Over half an hour later, Peng Lao was still fine, but Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao was already shocked, "This elixir, who refined it? The medicinal effect is actually six times that of ordinary Long Gui Longgui Duanpo Dan; one pill equals nearly a month of my bitter cultivation.

This alchemist is absolutely a priceless national treasure."

Xu Jin laughed, took out six bottles of Three-Essence Long Gui Longgui Duanpo Dan, and handed them to the two, "Grand Master, such an elixir, no one can refine it, but it is made by a secret treasure left by the Qisha True Person's inheritance, only the monthly output is limited.

And it needs Long Gui Longgui Duanpo Dan as raw material; if the Grand Master has extra, you can give them to me, and I can help you improve the elixir effect."

Once these words were spoken, the Grand Master and Peng Lao looked at each other and simultaneously took out a large pile of elixirs.

The Grand Master took out five bottles, and Peng Lao took out three bottles; they were all ordinary Long Gui Longgui Duanpo Dan, and all handed them to Xu Jin.

"I only have these on me; when the Elixir Palace sends them over, I will give them to you," said Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao, who had figured it out.

"Don't need too many; this inheritance secret treasure has a very limited output, one month, only two or three bottles," Xu Jin laughed.

"Even if there are only two or three bottles, this is also a priceless treasure."

After finishing, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao said to Xu Jin, "Come, you apply divine soul sealing to the two of us; such secret matters must never be leaked in the slightest."

"No rush, there is more in a while, let's do it all together at the end," Xu Jin laughed.

"There is more?"

Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao and Peng Lao looked at each other in astonishment.

Xu Jin subsequently handed the last three Fifth-Tier divine soul-type spiritual herbs he had nourished to the Grand Master and Peng Lao, "This is the last three plants in my hands; the Grand Master uses two plants, plus those elixirs, primordial spirit cultivation should be able to break through to the mid-stage of primordial spirit.

Peng Lao uses one plant plus those elixirs, primordial spirit cultivation can also be greatly improved."

"This..."

Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao pushed these three divine soul spiritual herbs back, "We can't have these anymore; you keep them for yourself, your strength improvement is also very important."

Xu Jin pushed these spiritual herbs back again, "Grand Master, I have already taken quite a few; taking two more plants doesn't improve me much, but for you, the improvement range is very large.

In the future, when there are Fifth-Tier divine soul spiritual herbs, give them to me, and I will process them."

Since it had come to this, the two no longer declined and directly accepted them, to refine and absorb in a few days.

"The harvest from spending half a day with you little guy can equal seven or eight years of my bitter cultivation. After these treasures are refined and absorbed, and after all those star patterns are thoroughly comprehended, even if the Grand Master is not in Dachen Wan Yi in the future, I will be able to oversee it independently," Peng Lao, who had accepted the spiritual herbs, sighed.

"Indeed, these few spiritual herbs equal at least ten years of my bitter cultivation!

The most critical thing is that my divine soul cultivation has now greatly improved, so the probability of me breaking through to the Ninth-Tier is even greater," Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao also sighed.

"Don't rush, this is just an appetizer," Xu Jin laughed.

Xu Jin's words made the two surprised again.

"Appetizer? What else is there?" Peng Lao said in surprise.

"I obtained an inheritance secret treasure in the Qisha Secret Realm; under its reflection, it can greatly improve the effect of comprehending star patterns. I tried it before, and the effect is not bad; now, I want to let you try it too."

Using the secret treasure obtained from the Qisha inheritance as an excuse to share the benefits of the Arena Lamp Domain of the Arena Platform with the Grand Master and others.

This is the safest and most secure way Xu Jin thought of.

Of course, it's not just because of this excuse.

Xu Jin chose to share the role of the Arena Lamp Domain now, more importantly, because of the improvement in strength.

Xu Jin already has the initial strength to protect himself.

As long as he is not deliberately arranged to be ambushed, Xu Jin has the strength to protect himself in front of any Eighth-Tier expert.

To put it bluntly, even if the Grand Master were to have evil intentions upon seeing wealth at this time, Xu Jin would still have the strength to protect himself, at least he would be able to escape alive.

And next, Xu Jin's strength will also improve greatly.

So Xu Jin shared part of the benefits of the Arena Platform at the right time.

To improve the strength of Chen Guo and his friends.

The inheritance of Qisha True Person is just a perfect excuse.

The real reason is that Xu Jin already has the strength to protect himself.

"Is it also useful when comprehending Eighth-Tier star patterns?" Peng Lao said in surprise.

"Useful."

"Then this is great! My speed of comprehending Eighth-Tier star patterns is too slow! In a month, I might not even be able to comprehend one layer. You gave us many Eighth-Tier star patterns, but none of them could be quickly converted into strength," Peng Lao laughed.

"If so, then that's truly great! Compared to the enlightenment time of the Star Dome Secret Realm, how is it?" Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao asked.

"About the same! The key is, there are no restrictions on time."

"Is this true?"

Xu Jin's one sentence directly shocked Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao.

Even if the Grand Master possesses the Silver-Tier authority of the Star-Plucking Tower, the enlightenment time in the Star Dome Secret Realm of the Star-Plucking Tower obtained each month is only four hours.

The effect is quite good!

But too little!

Sometimes he has to share a part with others.

It's not enough to use at all.

If there is a similar effect, and the time is not restricted, then...

Suddenly, Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao's expression became hesitant and wavering.

Xu Jin guessed Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao's meaning with just one glance, then took the initiative to say, "Grand Master, my idea is that this Qisha True Domain of mine can accommodate many people at once; why don't we call a few more reliable people to come over and comprehend star patterns together.

Although this Qisha True Domain has no time restrictions, my time is still very limited."

Once these words were spoken, a look of joy appeared on Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao's face.

He could see it; it was clearly that Xu Jin saw his thoughts and took the initiative to bring it up.

He was embarrassed to say it just now.

Having taken so many benefits from Xu Jin, enjoying them himself, and still wanting to call others.

Is it a bit too much?

Eating and taking!

Xu Jin took the initiative to bring up this matter, making Cheng Yuexiao feel emotional.

With such an apprentice, what more could he ask for.

If it weren't for the fact that Xu Jin is not keen on secular power, and on the contrary, is still declining it, he would really want to thoroughly determine Xu Jin's position as heir within half a year.

Someone unconvinced?

Beat them until they are convinced!

If they say they are unconvinced, can't we beat them until they are convinced!

It's a pity that Xu Jin himself is unwilling.

He can only arrange a relatively gentler path.

For example, first serve as Vice Academic Official to recruit apprentices, cultivate a foundation for Xu Jin, then serve as University Official to increase Xu Jin's popularity, then go to the Star River Battlefield to take charge of an army for several years; after returning, as long as Xu Jin is willing, he can take over the position of Grand Master at any time.

He, on the contrary, can be carefree among the mountains and rivers.

"Of course you can! However, regarding the candidates, you should arrange it yourself; it can also be considered as cultivating a foundation for you!" Grand Master Cheng Yuexiao said.

Upon hearing this, Xu Jin nodded, "Grand Master, this Qisha True Domain of mine cannot accommodate too many people! Let's do this, Mountain Chief Dong Zhao counts as one, my teacher Liu Qingzhu counts as one, and Old Man Ji Bang also counts as one.

There is one more spot, you arrange it.

But there is one point, Grand Master, you must tell them: anyone who enters must accept divine soul sealing," Xu Jin said.

Actually, the people Xu Jin most wants to invite over are his teacher Kou Jing, the former University Official Kou, and Ning Yuchan.

It's a pity that these two are currently on the Star River Battlefield and cannot come over for a while.

"That's no problem! Then I will contact people immediately. If we add one more person, then let Left Libationer Meng Yanhui come over; he is busy with secular affairs, and his strength improvement is slow, so this is just an opportunity," Cheng Yuexiao said.

"No problem, Grand Master, you call people; in a quarter of an hour, we will start," Xu Jin said.

(End of chapter)