paranoianovel Chapter 228: Han Yongzhen's Opportunity! Emperor Changfeng's Plan! The Peerless Female Sai
Chapter 228: Han Yongzhen's Opportunity! Emperor Changfeng's Plan! The Peerless Female Sai
Chapter 228: Han Yongzhen seizes an opportunity! The plan of the Great Emperor Changfeng! The arrival of the peerless female saint, Ji Mingyue!
Yin Yang Path, Leizhou.
A figure stood on a towering mountain peak, overlooking the magnificent mountains and rivers below, murmuring to himself.
"So, this is my hometown?"
The person speaking was a handsome young man, with a full celestial aura, sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes. His face was sharp and angular, exuding a strong sense of heroism. He was dressed in a gorgeous blue robe, with a piece of green jade hanging from his waist. One hand was behind his back, while the other held a folding fan.
This person was none other than Han Yongzhen, who had left the Han Mansion to travel.
It had been some time since he left the Han Mansion, starting from Yuanzhou, passing through Jizhou, entering the Yin Yang Path controlled area, and arriving in Leizhou.
Along the way, many things naturally happened, but Han Yongzhen resolved them one by one. Especially after entering the Yin Yang Path's territory, he encountered several assassination attempts, all aimed at killing him and taking his treasures.
With a low-key and steady father, Han Yongzhen also learned a lot. Although he was only at the Empty Void Realm, he only revealed his cultivation at the late Sea Opening Realm, which was already quite eye-catching.
Being a Sea Opening Realm cultivator in his late teens, he was clearly a young genius sent out by a major sect, the favorite target of demonic cultivators to intercept and kill.
These young geniuses usually had abundant resources and, although they knew the cultivation world was dangerous, they were not very cautious. They believed they had enough confidence to handle any danger.
But obviously, Han Yongzhen was not one of them. The demonic cultivators who came to intercept and kill him were all killed by him, and their bodies were destroyed, leaving no trace. He continued on his way, appearing harmless.
After several counter-kills, the news spread, and it became known that Han Yongzhen was a tough opponent. Those without strength dared not appear in front of him.
The most dangerous interception was when a mid Empty Void Realm grandmaster, accompanied by two Soul Refining Realm true immortals, ambushed Han Yongzhen. However, they couldn't even break through Han Yongzhen's battle armor, and he defeated the grandmaster with a single move. The two Soul Refining Realm true immortals naturally couldn't escape.
After gaining a small harvest, Han Yongzhen changed his appearance and became the person he is now. He changed his route, crossing the border between Qingzhou and Leizhou, and entered the territory of Leizhou.
Han Yongzhen's figure disappeared from the mountaintop and headed towards the Tianxuan Mountain Range, wanting to see the ruins of Tianxuan Mountain.
His father had studied at Tianxuan Mountain for hundreds of years, and his good aunt, Gong Sunyue, was once the young master of Tianxuan Mountain.
Han Yongzhen's speed was very fast, comparable to the peak of the Empty Void Realm. It didn't take long for him to arrive at the Tianxuan Mountain Range.
Leizhou had been swallowed by the Yin Yang Path for more than ten years, and it had long been completely assimilated. The beautiful Tianxuan Mountain Range was also occupied by a force at the Empty Void Realm level.
"Things have changed, but people have changed even more."
Looking at the transformed Shanmen Daochang, Han Yongzhen couldn't help but sigh as he recalled the stories told by his aunt, Gong Sunyue.
Afterwards, Han Yongzhen's figure disappeared once again. Since Tianxuan Mountain Range had become like this, there was nothing worth seeing anymore.
From beginning to end, Han Yongzhen never exposed himself. The Empty Void Realm master who was in seclusion at the demonic sect's gate didn't notice Han Yongzhen's spying at all.
After leaving Tianxuan Mountain Range, Han Yongzhen flew towards Dingyuan Prefecture. Along the way, he concealed his figure and aura, making it impossible for ordinary Myriad Manifestations Realm grandmasters to detect him.
When passing by Fengyang Prefecture, Han Yongzhen flew over a city called Lingjun City.
"No one would have expected that the Han Family, which was just a small clan in Lingjun City decades ago, has now become a True Martial Realm force that dominates the Xuan Domain."
Looking at the ruins of the Han Family, Han Yongzhen felt a thousand emotions.
He deeply knew that his family's heritage was far from being as simple as it appeared on the surface. What the outside world knew was only the tip of the iceberg of the Han Family in Chengsheng Mountain. Its true heritage was no less than that of the Holy Land and the Great Teaching.
As the eldest son of Lutianxiang and the core disciple of the Han Family, his status and position were high, allowing him to come into contact with many secrets.
"Father is truly an extraordinary talent."
Thinking of Han Li, admiration and reverence appeared on Han Yongzhen's face. His father was the beacon on his cultivation path, guiding him forward, and he was also following in his father's footsteps.
Han Yongzhen silently overlooked Lingjun City, taking in the bustling cityscape, a smile unconsciously appearing on his face.
The prosperity of Lingjun City today was all thanks to the Han Family. Even though the Han Family had moved away, Lingjun City remained prosperous and was one of the most prosperous counties in Fengyang Prefecture.
Suddenly, Han Yongzhen's spiritual sense heard someone talking about his father, Han Li. His figure flashed and he silently appeared in a teahouse, looking at the storyteller who was speaking confidently, his smile growing wider.
"Not only is Patriarch Han of the Han Family highly skilled in cultivation and benefiting the region, but he also has great foresight. He led the people of the Han Family to travel long distances, covering millions of miles, and migrated to Chengsheng Mountain in Yuanzhou."
"That Patriarch Han, it is said that he is a reincarnation of a celestial being from the heavens. Now that he has restored his cultivation, he is one of the great figures in our world."
"Speaking of Patriarch Han, we cannot forget about his hobbies. Back then, he married one beautiful Celestial Immortal after another. Every time, he would hold grand banquets in Lingjun City. I believe many of us here have received the grace of Patriarch Han."
Han Yongzhen flicked his finger, and a strand of Vital Spirit silently entered the storyteller's body, helping him regulate his qi and blood, enough to extend his life for a year. It was enough to assist him in living a longer life.
Afterwards, Han Yongzhen's figure disappeared and he hurried towards Dingyuan Prefecture.
Once inside Dingyuan Prefecture, Han Yongzhen's speed slowed down. According to the plan, he continued flying towards a small hill of a hundred meters, directly landing there.
When Han Yongzhen entered the range of a hundred li around this small hill, the Heavenly Sovereign Realm emperor in the imperial formation noticed him, but he didn't make a sound and silently observed.
When Han Yongzhen saw the Emperor resting on the small mountain, his eyes lit up, but then dimmed again.
"What's the use of another person if they can't come in?"
The Emperor sighed, feeling very unlucky and regretting his poor eyesight.
In the past five hundred years, he had seen three people, each time with hope, but it all ended in vain.
The first was a Sea Opening Realm cultivator. He used some power to bring him in and gave him a formula for the Transcendence Pill, hoping to attract some covetous individuals.
Unexpectedly, there was no news from that cultivator afterwards. In the Emperor's view, he was dead. The Sea Opening Realm couldn't keep the formula, but the cultivator who obtained it was too cautious and didn't come to continue seeking opportunities.
This made the Emperor, who was fishing for the first time, feel uncomfortable. The bait was eaten, but the fish didn't bite.
The second was Zi Miaozhen, a peak Universal Truth Realm cultivator. The Emperor attached great importance to Zi Miaozhen, offering many great opportunities and painting a bright future for him, but Zi Miaozhen didn't take the bait.
The third was a Myriad Manifestations Realm cultivator at the first level. The Emperor used his last bit of power to bring him in and had Lutianxiang go and seize the formula.
He also painted a bright future for Lutianxiang. As long as she returned, she could obtain the follow-up techniques of the Immortal Ascension Scripture and become his disciple, and so on. But unexpectedly, this female cultivator also didn't return.
The Emperor was furious. The Primordial Spirit State had declined, and the Profound Domain wasn't dangerous. According to reason, Lutianxiang, a Myriad Manifestations Realm Grandmaster, should have had the power to protect herself, but she still hadn't returned after twenty years.
Was she unable to snatch the formula for the Transcendence Pill, or was she still investigating?
How foolish. Whether she couldn't snatch it or couldn't find it, she could have come back to find me. I would have given it to her directly.
The Emperor deeply regretted that he should have given more benefits to that Myriad Manifestations Realm female cultivator, so that he could have kept her hooked and made her reluctant to leave, instead of never coming back.
Over the years, there have been some cultivators passing by this small mountain, but they couldn't detect anything unusual and couldn't see the Heavenly Sovereign Realm Emperor.
The Emperor felt that this Empty Void Realm cultivator was the same. Although Han Yongzhen concealed his cultivation, he couldn't deceive him.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, the Emperor let out a surprised sound. It seemed that this person had come prepared and knew some secrets.
He saw that the Empty Void Realm cultivator took out a third-grade Breaking Formation Pearl from his spatial ring, activated its power, and passed through the outer True Martial Realm formation, successfully entering the underground world.
Han Yongzhen's spiritual sense surged out, exploring the surroundings and finding that everything was exactly as his mother, Lutianxiang, had described, without any changes even after twenty years.
Looking at the colorful light curtain ahead, Han Yong's eyes flashed with a hint of brilliance, and he walked straight over.
When he approached the colorful light curtain, Han Yong stopped and silently stared inside. He felt a sense of anticipation and nervousness. According to his mother, a Heavenly Sovereign Realm emperor was suppressed inside.
Inside the emperor's formation, the emperor had been observing Han Yong's arrival, taking note of his every move. He understood that this Empty Void Realm cultivator must have been guided by someone more powerful.
Even though they were separated by the emperor's formation, with his vision, the emperor could tell that Han Yong was not even twenty years old and possessed exceptional talent. Even in ancient times, he would be considered a genius.
"Are you a descendant of Qiu Xuan or Lu Tianxiang, or do you come from a sacred land or a major sect in the Primordial Spirit State?"
The voice of the Heavenly Sovereign Realm emperor suddenly resounded, echoing throughout the underground world, causing Han Yong to furrow his brows.
The emperor was straightforward. Since this person had come prepared, he must know of his existence. It was unlikely that he was a descendant of Qiu Xuan, the Sea Opening Realm cultivator.
Either Qiu Xuan had offered the Transcendence Pill formula and it had ended up in the hands of a major power, which was cautious enough to send someone today.
Or Lu Tianxiang had obtained the Transcendence Pill and offered it to the power behind her, gradually rising in status and cultivating to the True Martial Realm or even the Divine Origin Realm.
If Lu Tianxiang had kept the secrets hidden, outsiders would indeed be unaware of the mysteries within. This person was not even twenty years old, which coincided with Lu Tianxiang's departure.
However, Lu Tianxiang was at least a Myriad Manifestations Realm Grandmaster. She had obtained the Transcendence Pill formula, so why would she rush into marriage and childbirth?
The emperor couldn't understand. Naturally, he didn't know that Lu Tianxiang had been captured by Han Li, which led to the birth of Han Yong.
"My mother, Lu Tianxiang."
Han Yong bowed towards the colorful light curtain and said in a deep voice.
This scene was within his mother's expectations. She had long told him the corresponding response plan, and Han Yong had rehearsed it many times.
"Where is your mother? Why doesn't she come to see this emperor!"
The emperor snorted coldly, and his majestic aura pressed down on Han Yong, causing the heavens and earth to overturn, the universe to reverse, the mountains and rivers to shatter, and the sun and moon to collapse.
Han Yong remained undaunted. He knew that these were all illusions, intimidating to look at, but this Heavenly Sovereign Realm emperor was trapped in the emperor's formation, and his imperial might couldn't reach outside. Everything was just an illusion. As long as he remained steadfast in his Dao heart, nothing would happen.
"My mother has important matters to attend to and cannot free herself. However, she has great concerns for the emperor, so she sent me to pay my respects."
Han Yong calmly said.
The emperor narrowed his eyes, feeling slightly annoyed. Lu Tianxiang had taken advantage of him and then didn't show up. Could he eat her?
He became even more disgusted with beautiful women. He had already been burned in ancient times, Zi Miaozhen had made him suffer twice, and the same went for Lutianxiang.
That Lutianxiang is really insatiable. She doesn't dare to come herself, but she actually sent her offspring to come and try to get benefits from him. Does she really think he's a great person?
"I have a book of imperial scriptures here, which once shook the ancient times. Would you like it?" After thinking for a moment, the Emperor said calmly.
"I do." Han Yongzhen nodded without hesitation.
Although the Han family also had imperial scriptures, you can never have too many imperial-level items. If he obtained the imperial scriptures, it would be a great opportunity for him. He could bring it back to the family and his father would definitely be delighted. He would gain many benefits.
"If you want me to teach it to you, it's possible, but you have to do something for me. I need you," the Emperor stated his conditions and waited for Han Yongzhen's reply.
This time, the Emperor didn't want to waste time fishing. He wanted to provide substantial incentives to this person, so that he would willingly serve him. Of course, some necessary restraints were indispensable.
Upon hearing this, Han Yongzhen showed a troubled expression and pretended to hesitate. "Emperor, this matter is of great importance. I need to consider it carefully."
The Emperor's face darkened, but he didn't get angry. He continued, "After the matter is done, I will accept you as my personal disciple, teach you everything I have learned in my life, and help you refine a king's body. How about that?"
"Not enough," Han Yongzhen said frankly.
"Emperor, the task you want me to do is too big. I can't do it alone. I have to go back and ask my mother to ask my father, and my father has to go and ask one powerful person after another. It's very difficult. Without something to convince them, it's hard for me to persuade them," Han Yongzhen explained.
The Emperor's pupils contracted. Well, what are you trying to do? I give you a huge benefit, and you still want to feed one after another. Your appetite is so big, aren't you afraid of getting full?
But the greedier Han Yongzhen was, the better. Such a person was easier to manipulate. So the Emperor said calmly, "I can also give you three pill formulas and three refining diagrams, one each from the Myriad Manifestations Realm to the Divine Origin Realm."
"Deal," Han Yongzhen accepted without asking for more.
In fact, the Emperor's generosity in giving him so many benefits had already exceeded his expectations. According to what his mother had said, this Heavenly Sovereign Realm Emperor was a stingy person. His late senior brother, Qiu Xuan, had only obtained one formula for the Transcendence Pill. When his mother came here, she only got a clue and ate some pancakes, but didn't gain anything else.
Han Yongzhen came with the mentality of giving it a try, thinking that if he could obtain an opportunity, it would be a victory. He was prepared to return empty-handed if he failed, but he never expected that the Emperor would be so generous.
Seeing Han Yongzhen agree, the Emperor immediately taught him a mantra, allowing him to practice and easily master it.
Then, according to what they had discussed earlier, Han Yongzhen activated the mantra and immediately felt a majestic and vast will. His eyebrows furrowed, but he still swore as instructed:
"Please, witness the great existence. If the Great Emperor Changfeng had given me a Heavenly Sovereign Realm Emperor Scripture beforehand and accepted me as his direct disciple after, teaching me all his lifelong knowledge and helping me refine my body into a King's Body, within a hundred years, I will..."
Han Yongzhen repeated all the conditions they had discussed earlier, sealing all loopholes and making it flawless and impeccable.
Upon hearing this, the Great Emperor Changfeng breathed a sigh of relief and a smile appeared on his face. He imparted a top-grade Emperor-level technique to Han Yongzhen, as well as three pill formulas and three refining diagrams.
The two chatted for a while longer before Han Yongzhen took his leave.
Watching the disappearing figure, a mysterious and inscrutable smile appeared on the face of the Great Emperor Changfeng.
"Han Yongzhen, hehe~ you are still too naive," the Great Emperor Changfeng sneered.
All the conditions he had mentioned to Han Yongzhen were fake and unimportant. His goal was to impart an Emperor Scripture to Han Yongzhen.
He didn't want to wait any longer, nor did he want to continue staying in the dark and underground. He wanted to go out.
So, when he saw Han Yongzhen, the Great Emperor Changfeng made a difficult decision.
He wanted to possess someone else's body and be reborn!
Trapped in this unparalleled Emperor Formation, even if he died, he couldn't be reincarnated, let alone possess someone else's body. However, if certain conditions were met, it could still be achieved.
That was why he generously imparted an Emperor Scripture to Han Yongzhen. This Emperor Scripture was not simple at all, it was extremely evil.
It was a scripture he had spent tens of thousands of years creating, all for this day. As the creator of the Emperor Scripture, he had already prepared a backdoor.
Once Han Yongzhen cultivated this Emperor Scripture, he would gradually become an Immortal Embryo, greatly improving his aptitude, comprehension, physique, and so on, or even creating something out of nothing.
When he reached the Divine Origin Realm in his cultivation of this technique, he would be born from the Immortal Embryo and gradually devour and take everything from Han Yongzhen.
When Han Yongzhen ascended to the Universal Truth Realm, that would be when the Great Emperor Changfeng would make his move, completely abandoning this physical body and Primordial Spirit, exchanging it for a strand of true spirit, becoming the newborn true spirit of Han Yongzhen, completely replacing him.
Although there was a considerable risk and he had to re-cultivate to the Heavenly Sovereign Realm, the Great Emperor Changfeng didn't care about that anymore.
When he became powerful in the future, he could retrieve his physical body and Primordial Spirit. By then, the two worlds would merge into one, and he might even step further and become the Supreme, or even transform into a War Immortal.
The Great Emperor Changfeng believed that Han Yongzhen would definitely cultivate. No one could resist the temptation of an Emperor Scripture, especially someone like Han Yongzhen, who came from a small force and had not cultivated higher-level techniques. The Emperor Scripture was a heaven-defying opportunity for him.
Han Yongzhen would never suspect that the Great Emperor Changfeng had tampered with the Emperor Scripture. The many benefits he had given Han Yongzhen were not because he genuinely wanted Han Yongzhen to save him.
On the other side,
Han Yongzhen came out and left without looking back, a smile that couldn't be concealed on his face.
The harvest this time was too great!
A Heavenly Sovereign Realm-level Emperor's Scripture, a prescription for Myriad Manifestations Realm, True Martial Realm, and Divine Origin Realm, as well as a refining diagram, this is truly a great opportunity.
Han Yongzhen didn't realize the trap in it, but he didn't plan to cultivate this Emperor's Scripture immediately either. He had seen Emperor's Scriptures before, even Immortal Scriptures.
He kept in mind his parents' instructions, no matter what opportunities he obtained from Changfeng the Great Emperor, he had to bring them back to show them first, to avoid falling into a trap.
As for the previous oath, Han Yongzhen didn't care at all.
He was sincere when he made the oath, but he never thought about fulfilling it. Although the consequences of breaking the oath were terrible, being devoured by that great existence, he wouldn't break his oath.
Tsk tsk, a hundred years.
According to his father Han Li, Changfeng the Great Emperor was deliberately left behind to provide opportunities for the Lutianxiang lineage. How much they could obtain depended on their abilities.
Decades later, his father would come to Leizhou with the newly admitted aunt, the peerless Saint Zi Miaozhen, and deal with Changfeng the Great Emperor.
If Changfeng the Great Emperor died, or if his father opened the Emperor Formation and suppressed the Great Emperor, his oath would be broken and he wouldn't need to worry about it.
"When I go back, Mother will be very happy."
Han Yongzhen left Leizhou and entered Huozhou, planning to take a different route to travel back. He was filled with excitement.
Chengsheng Mountain, Chengdao Peak.
In Zi Miaozhen's bedroom, Han Li was discussing profound and obscure Daoist principles with her.
Zi Miaozhen lazily lay on the bed, striking a seductive pose, making Han Li have the urge to tear her apart and then proceed.
Han Li was a very enthusiastic person, very willing to help others, but since Zi Miaozhen didn't accept his goodwill, Han Li could only give up and follow the rules, entering through the front door.
While exchanging profound Daoist principles with the peerless Saint Zi Miaozhen, Han Li decided to take advantage of her luck and open this month's treasure chest.
With a thought from Han Li, the treasure chest page appeared before his eyes. Just as the two dazzling headlights appeared, when the treasure chest opened, the golden light and white light intertwined, almost blinding Han Li.
"Ding, the treasure chest has been successfully opened. Congratulations to the owner for obtaining the Emperor-level top-grade technique 'Heavenly River True Scripture'!"
Opening a top-notch Heavenly Sovereign Realm technique for the first time, Han Li couldn't help but be excited. He couldn't help but grip the steering wheel and continue driving. He wanted to thank Zi Miaozhen for her efforts and open up a path to happiness.
The Chaos Decision he was currently cultivating was only an Emperor-level top-grade technique, and it had reached the level of Heavenly Sovereign Realm. If he incorporated the essence of the Heavenly River True Scripture into it, although it couldn't promote the Chaos Decision to a higher level, it could greatly enhance its power.
The Heavenly River True Scripture, this top-notch Emperor's Scripture, could also be placed in the Cangdao Hall for important members of the Han Family to cultivate and enhance their strength.
Zi Miaozhen glanced at Han Li, having learned her lesson from last time, she silently endured the stormy waves, not saying a word. Even if she couldn't help it, her voice was very low, emphasizing "I dare not speak loudly, for fear of alarming the heavens."
The more she did this, the more excited Han Li became, eagerly discussing the profound truths of life with Zi Miaozhen.
"Zhen'er, will you come with me?"
After the exchange of Daoist principles ended, Han Li invited Zi Miaozhen.
The Sword Spirit Xiyue had already sent him a warning. Jī Míngyue, who was exploring the Land of the Divine Spirit, had already finished and was heading towards the Qian Primordial Spirit Province.
If Han Li wanted to take action, it would be best to leave immediately, intercept Jī Míngyue in the vast sea, just like capturing Zi Miaozhen, and suppress and capture Jī Míngyue, this Celestial Immortal-ranked peerless Saint.
"Of course I want to go with you for such a good thing."
Zi Miaozhen, who was originally a bit tired, immediately became energetic when she heard this, a smile appearing on her face.
She had fallen into Han Li's hands and had no choice but to marry him as his Dao companion. Now she was even pregnant with his child. She wanted to drag her archenemy Jī Míngyue down with her.
However, Han Li had yet to take action, and Zi Miaozhen couldn't urge him. Now that there was an opportunity, Zi Miaozhen naturally wanted to witness it.
She wanted to see Jī Míngyue being suppressed by Han Li, to see how panicked and desperate Jī Míngyue would be, and then be captured by Han Li.
Zi Miaozhen was well aware of how proud Jī Míngyue was, much more difficult to deal with than her. She also wanted to see if Han Li could tame Jī Míngyue and if Jī Míngyue would be willing to join her in doing something immoral.
"We shouldn't delay, let's set off."
With a movement of Han Li's divine sense, he immediately changed into suitable clothes and said to Zi Miaozhen.
"Okay."
Zi Miaozhen put on her clothes and disappeared while being embraced by Han Li.
(End of this chapter)