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A grand event that spanned the ages has come to an end, marked by Lu Chen's victory over Star Picker, who was utterly defeated. However, in the end, Star Picker did not perish in Wind Blinder Archipelago; instead, he was rescued by his mentor, Essence, which left many people puzzled.
At first, Lu Chen was somewhat taken aback. Although Essence was Star Picker's mentor and held the esteemed position of Supreme Leader of Yin Yang Gate, one of the Four Great Sects, intervening in a decisive battle and controlling life and death seemed excessive. Some onlookers expressed their outrage as well.
But just as Yin Yang Gate was about to leave and the dark clouds began to dissipate, a thought entered Lu Chen's mind clearly. "Lu Chenyu, my wayward disciple has finally learned a lesson. I thank you for teaching him a lesson and for sparing his life. To show my gratitude, Yin Yang Gate owes you a favor that will surely be repaid in the future."
During the decisive battle between Lu Chen and Star Picker, Star Picker was destined to die. Yet Essence intervened to save him. To compensate Lu Chen for this act, Essence declared that Yin Yang Gate owed him a favor that would be repaid in due time.
Initially, upon hearing this news, Lu Chen felt somewhat reluctant. After all, this was a matter of life and death. If he were in Star Picker's position, no one would likely come to his aid; after all, a decisive battle is left to fate, and death is not to be regretted.
However, after some contemplation, he came to terms with it. He felt it was not a big deal; after all, if he could defeat Star Picker once, he could certainly do so again. He doubted that this would lead to any lasting enmity between them. Gradually, Lu Chen broke into a mysterious smile.
As time passed, the crowd began to disperse. Lu Chen and his companions left Wind Blinder Archipelago, signaling the conclusion of the grand event.
Upon returning to Baiyang City, Lu Chen shared with everyone the message Essence had conveyed before leaving. Upon hearing this, everyone felt relieved. Although Lu Chen had suffered some losses in this matter, it seemed there was still some gain to be had.
Since Essence was willing to take such a significant risk and publicly rescue Star Picker, it indicated that he was not afraid of Lu Chen demanding compensation or making unreasonable requests due to this incident. It appeared that he was quite determined for his disciple's sake.
However, with this opportunity at hand, Lu Chen naturally would not use it immediately. There were still numerous grievances between him and Yin Yang Gate that needed settling. Additionally, there were many unresolved matters with the entire sect as well; it was only a matter of time before they would be addressed. At that moment, Lu Chen received news that Yuanmo Laozu was about to leave.
Yuanmo Laozu was returning to Wasteland Continent since the Great Zhou Dynasty had already fallen and the situation had become clear. The agreement between Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu had reached its conclusion; now it was time for Yuanmo Laozu to depart.
Wasteland Continent was Yuanmo Laozu's home and homeland, where many matters awaited his attention.
Over the years of development, the northern Demon Kingdom of Wasteland Continent had long since paid off its war reparations and was now rapidly developing. According to secret information, several races in the north were becoming restless again, seemingly on the verge of resurgence.
Therefore, Yuanmo Laozu was in such a hurry to leave; he needed to return to handle important matters. If there were any rebellions, he would have to personally intervene to quell them. Lu Chen was naturally aware of the situation occurring in the Wasteland Continent, and he had asked Yuanmo Laozu if he needed any assistance. Yuanmo Laozu firmly declined, claiming that he could handle these matters on his own.
Lu Chen could only smile wryly at this. He understood Yuanmo Laozu's temperament, and since he was determined to leave, it was clear that he truly meant it and was not joking. No one could stop him, so Lu Chen simply let him go; if he wanted to leave, then let him leave.
Not long after, Sun Zizhao also received news of Yuanmo Laozu's imminent departure. Thus, he held a banquet in the palace to send him off.
This banquet was different; it was much grander, with an abundance of dishes featuring delicacies from both land and sea. Sun Zizhao was usually quite frugal and reluctant to indulge, but this time was different. He put great effort into the farewell for Yuanmo Laozu, as among Sun Zizhao's many loyal ministers, aside from Lu Chen, who could not express his feelings in words, Yuanmo Laozu was one of the most significant contributors.
During the banquet, everyone raised their cups and drank heartily. In honor of Yuanmo Laozu's departure, Lu Chen composed a poem as a farewell gift.
"Knowing you are about to depart,
With broken legs and dead horses unable to chase,
When will we meet again after parting?
Each has their own path; what can we do?" This was a seven-character quatrain written by Lu Chen himself. The essence conveyed that knowing Yuanmo Laozu was about to leave, even with broken legs and exhausted horses, one could not catch up with him anymore. The Wasteland Continent lay across vast seas from the Central Plains, requiring a long journey by water. Now that they were parting without knowing when they would meet again, everyone felt helpless due to their different responsibilities.
This encapsulated the meaning of the poem, which was later collected by the Imperial Academy and may serve as a textbook for countless students of the Daiwa Dynasty in the future. To commemorate this occasion, Lu Chen also presented a handwritten copy as a gift for Yuanmo Laozu to take back and cherish.
At this point, Yuanmo Laozu had reached such a level of cultivation that one could imagine any gift would seem trivial to him. However, receiving a piece of calligraphy personally written by Lu Chen felt particularly meaningful and interesting.
Yuanmo Laozu was very pleased with this gesture and carefully tucked it away. Although he did not speak, his expression revealed how much he treasured it because this piece represented the friendship between him and Lu Chen. Once he returned home, he would surely keep it well.
As Yuanmo Laozu departed this time, Lu Chen would not accompany him; it would be solely Yuanmo Laozu leaving on his own. Moreover, after this departure, it was uncertain when they would meet again. Although Yuanmo Laozu had lived for thousands of years and had seen many farewells and deaths, this time he felt particularly sentimental because his friendship with Lu Chen was unique. They had shared hardships together; such bonds were not comparable to ordinary acquaintances who merely enjoyed food and drink together. Thus, the feeling of sadness was understandable—he almost shed tears.
Afterward, everyone gradually left the banquet. The next morning, Yuanmo Laozu set off alone back to the Wasteland Continent.
Now, Lu Chen had become a pillar of the Daiwa Dynasty, holding the title of Loyalty Duke while also serving as Crown Prince Grand Tutor—a position of great power and influence. However, being Crown Prince Grand Tutor was more of a nominal role; aside from teaching the Crown Prince, Lu Chen had little else to do. Most of his time was spent cultivating and enhancing his abilities. Given the current situation where three factions were vying for power but stability had yet to be achieved, it was not an appropriate time for war; all three dynasties had entered a period of dormancy.
Improve your own strength, as war will eventually break out. During this time, aside from dealing with matters of the Great Zhou Dynasty and the cultivation world, issues related to Lu Chen also arose from time to time. For instance, Tang Wuqing, a practitioner of the Heartless Path and the second disciple of Yin Boqing, who is nominally Lu Chen's junior brother, once again visited the Daiwa Dynasty to cause trouble for Lu Chen. He directly infiltrated Lu Chen's Marquis's Residence and met with him, leading to a fierce confrontation that ended predictably with Tang Wuqing's death.
In the blink of an eye, over a decade passed. Lu Chen was now in his thirties, having reached the Elysium of Longevity in martial arts cultivation. He did not neglect his Soul cultivation either, advancing to the Five Realms of the Void Immortal, becoming an absolute expert capable of standing alone with immense power.
During these years, the Daiwa Dynasty experienced several significant upheavals, the most notable being the death of Sun Zizhao at his desk. By the time Lu Chen arrived, it was already too late; Sun Zizhao had exhausted himself completely through overwork.
Being an emperor is not an easy task. Throughout his more than ten years in power, Sun Zizhao rarely left Baiyang City and seldom ventured out of the palace. He often worked diligently at his desk, handling state affairs and listening to governance from behind a curtain. He was an absolute wise ruler but left this world too early, which was truly a great regret for the Daiwa Dynasty. When Sun Zizhao passed away, every citizen under the Daiwa Dynasty mourned.
Lu Chen understood that this was Sun Zizhao's fate; his life was destined to end here, as was the fortune of the Daiwa Dynasty. It had long been predetermined by destiny, so he did not forcefully alter fate or attempt to resurrect Sun Zizhao. Perhaps it would be better for him to end his suffering sooner rather than later after a life of hardship and turmoil. If Lu Chen had forcibly brought him back to life, Sun Zizhao might not have even wished for it himself. This is fate; it is predetermined and cannot be changed by anyone.
Sun Zizhao was posthumously honored with the title "Emperor Gao," which was added after his death. Following this, the crown prince ascended to the throne at just fourteen years old, becoming known as the Young Emperor. In history, Young Emperors rarely have good endings; they either die young or face misfortunes for their kingdoms.
However, before Sun Zizhao's death, he entrusted Lu Chen with the responsibility of taking care of the Young Emperor and ensuring the well-being of the entire Daiwa Dynasty. The meaning behind this request was clear: taking care of the Young Emperor meant simultaneously caring for the Daiwa Dynasty.
Fortunately, Lu Chen was already the Young Emperor's teacher; his words and actions were guided by Lu Chen, and he listened to Lu Chen's advice.
At this time, the entire Central Plains had begun to recover from the devastation of war and seemed to have entered an unstable era of prosperity.
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