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Jiang Ming introduced the situation in the palace to Wuma Xiangwei along the way, while Guan Yue listened carefully from behind. As he looked at the palace, the echoes of a century of events resonated in his ears. Guan Yue felt the changes of dynasties, the vicissitudes of life, and the warmth and coldness of human relationships. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Although Wuma Xiangwei had entered the Southern Source Empire's palace multiple times, her understanding of the Southern Source Empire was shallow. Today marked her first time hearing about the secret history of the Southern Source Dynasty, so she was very focused, her eyes scanning around as Jiang Ming spoke.
Guan Yue was also observing his surroundings and discovered countless secrets within the palace. He even noticed two Eternal Realm Experts within the palace, positioned near the Emperor's sleeping quarters. It seemed they were the highest combat power responsible for the Emperor's safety in the Southern Source Empire.
However, Eternal Realm Experts were indeed considered top-tier forces in the Southern Source Empire, surpassing him by two major realms.
He couldn't help but think of Mo Tianhua and the Western Celestial Law Ancestor, wondering if their journey was going smoothly.
While observing, Guan Yue also noted the security measures in place within the palace. Aside from the Emperor and the Crown Prince, other areas were quite vulnerable. The protective formations within the palace were also poor and easily breached. Upon reaching Jiang Ming's sleeping quarters, he found that the highest cultivation level among its defenders was merely that of a Transcendent Practitioner. In contrast, at the Crown Prince's location, there were at least three Wonderland Practitioners present. The significant disparity made Guan Yue deeply aware of the inevitability of power struggles for the throne. Gaining the position of Crown Prince not only meant inheriting great authority in the future but also provided substantial immediate benefits to cultivate one's own strength and quickly grow one's influence. The position of Crown Prince certainly came with many advantages.
Upon arriving at Jiang Ming's sleeping quarters, he led Xiang Wei and Guan Yue to a side hall to sit down and had someone bring tea, fruits, and snacks. The four began chatting casually. The conversation revolved around Guan Yue as Jiang Ming, Xiang Wei, and Carefree Traveler all brainstormed plans for his future. Xiang Wei continuously encouraged Guan Yue to study abroad in their Vast Empire. This made Jiang Ming secretly worried, so he suggested, "Guan Young Master, why not spend some time at Disciple Academy first? With today's incident, there will surely be many targeting you. It's much safer at Disciple Academy, and you can learn some things there which will also aid your cultivation."
Xiang Wei disagreed, saying, "Guan Yue, going to Disciple Academy is not as beneficial as going to Vast Empire. There you can learn many things that cannot be learned in Southern Source Empire. You can still join Disciple Academy there, and with my help, you can enroll directly without much hassle. Additionally, you will gain access to resources that are unavailable in Southern Source Empire. Our Vast Empire is five times larger than your Southern Source Empire and has far richer resources. Just think about it!"
Guan Yue was considering attending Dragon Lake Academy but felt it inappropriate to bring it up directly; thus, he could only speak ambiguously.
Seeing Guan Yue's hesitant expression, the three decided not to press further.
Jiang Ming was unwilling; he certainly did not want Guan Yue to go to Vast Empire. He said to Guan Yue, "Should I contact you first? All Disciple Academies in our Southern Source Empire will start enrolling in about a month or so. I'll pass on this information to you; you can decide."
Guan Yue nodded.
The three then shifted topics to discuss Gambling on Stones. Xiang Wei also shared matters regarding Southern Immortal Palace with Jiang Ming and Carefree Traveler.
Another Celestial Soldier has appeared? Jiang Ming and Carefree Traveler were left speechless.
In Guan Yue's eyes, everything within the Celestial Stone was completely clear. No matter what Origin Tool, divine beast, or Celestial Soldier emerged, they would not be surprised.
Xiang Wei changed the topic and asked, "Do you know the latest developments in the war between the Southern Source Empire and the Dawson Empire?"
Jiang Ming hesitated and replied, "It seems that our Southern Source Empire has suffered a significant loss."
Xiang Wei sighed, "Not just a significant loss; we've even lost seven border territories. Crown Prince Jiang Gong is applying to lead the western expedition."
"Brother is applying to lead?" Jiang Ming exclaimed.
"The information I received is quite certain. I've heard that the Southern Source Emperor also has this intention. It seems the emperor is preparing to have Jiang Gong succeed him," Wuma Xiangwei stated confidently.
Guan Yue didn't care who led the troops, but Carefree Traveler, as Jiang Ming's strategist, felt that Xiang Wei was right; the emperor had indeed confirmed that Jiang Gong would succeed. If Jiang Gong were to lead the troops to victory, his position would become even more unshakeable. This would completely eliminate any chance for Jiang Ming to vie for power!
Thinking of this, Carefree Traveler said, "In that case, we can take advantage of the Crown Prince's expedition to assist him from the rear."
However, Jiang Ming looked at Xiang Wei and said, "Witch Horse Princess, both the Southern Source Empire and the Dawson Empire are small nations. The outcome of our war ultimately depends on how your Vast Empire decides to distribute the war gains, so what are your thoughts?"
Xiang Wei pointed out seriously, "The distribution of war benefits generally depends on two factors: one is invincibility, and the other is the demonstrated capability during the war. Therefore, those who perform better in battle will receive greater benefits."
Jiang Ming smiled and said, "If we could avoid fighting and use other methods instead, it would be a win-win situation."
Xiang Wei also smiled, "If only we could find such a method."
Guan Yue looked at Xiang Wei countless times and realized that everything she said was serious; she was not lying. It seemed she was unaware of Du Pengyang's plans.
This indicated that she had not been favored by the Emperor of the Myriad Realms!
Jiang Ming invited Guan Yue and Xiang Wei to go to the upscale venue Azure Sea and Cloudy Sky for drinks in the evening, but both Guan Yue and Xiang Wei declined.
After bidding farewell to Jiang Ming, the two of them stepped outside together.
Guan Yue felt that through the day's activities, he had achieved his goal of making money, and it was time to focus on his cultivation. After leaving the palace, he said goodbye to Xiang Wei. Wuma Xiangwei handed Guan Yue a talisman made of gold leaf and said, "My mission in the Southern Source Empire is complete, and I may be returning home soon. You can use this talisman to find me. If there’s an urgent matter, you can ignite it, and I will do my best to come."
Guan Yue's expression tightened; he understood what this talisman meant to Xiang Wei, so he carefully put it away and said to her, "Let's leave after the auction. Aren't you short on money? How about you take my fifty million for now?"
Xiang Wei blushed suddenly: "I—I—how about this? You lend me the money, and I won't wait for the auction. After it's done, you can transfer the remaining amount to me. That way, we can say goodbye." She knew Guan Yue was also short on money, but he was willing to part with it for her sake, which moved Wuma Xiangwei.
After they exchanged gold, Xiang Wei said again, "Kuan Kid, don't forget that in the Vast Empire, you are still a gentleman." As she spoke, her eyes became slightly moist. Although she hadn't spent much time with Guan Yue, it felt like they were old friends, making her reluctant to part ways.
Guan Yue patted Xiang Wei's shoulder and softly said, "Xiang Wei, you are quite understanding; no one has called me 'kid' before. You are the first. We will definitely meet again in the future."
Xiang Wei smiled gently: "I hope that day will be when you come to our Vast Empire."
Watching Xiang Wei's departing figure and recalling their moments together, Guan Yue felt a deep sense of loss. The person was gone; thinking of her was futile. He walked back alone to his small dwelling.
At this moment, news spread rapidly throughout Nanyang City about Guan Yue winning divine beasts, Origin Tools, and Celestial Soldiers three times in a row at Gambling on Stones.
Guan Tian's name quickly became known throughout the Southern Source Empire and even across Yongning Continent. Some storytellers began to continuously narrate Guan Yue's mysterious Gambling on Stones skills. Various claims circulated widely.
A piece of news emerged, pushing the matter to a higher level: the Heavenly Intent Auction House has come to the Eternal Realm with a Great Power! It is said that they are specifically here to protect the Artifact Gold Sword and Heavenly Soldier Weapons at the auction.
Disciples from the Southern Source Kingdom now understand that after reaching the Disciple stage, one progresses through various realms: Realm, Entry Realm, Achieving Realm, Attainment Realm, Guardian Realm, Miraculous Realm, and finally the Eternal Realm. Above the Eternal Realm is the Supreme Being of Eternal Realm, a rare Expert in the world. The appearance of a Supreme Being of Eternal Realm is always accompanied by significant events in human history.
Many organizations have begun investigating this person named Guan Tian.
The previously unknown Guan Tian has suddenly been thrust into the spotlight. He has become a celebrity in Nanyang Capital City and even throughout the Southern Source Empire.
Meanwhile, the main character of this entire event, Guan Yue, is quietly sitting in his rented courtyard, meditating and cultivating.
Guan Yue was born in a small town called Duobo Town in the Southern Source Empire. His father is named Guan Songtao. When Guan Songtao was eighteen, he unexpectedly caught the attention of a woman as beautiful as a Celestial Being. The two married happily and soon gave birth to Guan Yue. Shortly after, Guan Yue's mother mysteriously disappeared.
Since his wife vanished, Guan Songtao has never remarried and has raised Guan Yue alone, still cherishing the memory of that woman who was as beautiful as a Celestial Being in his heart.
However, when Guan Yue was two years old, he was suddenly taken by an Expert into the deep mountains for cultivation.
Later on, due to his diligence and hard work, Guan Songtao eventually became a local divine master. Gradually, their family’s situation improved.
Guan Yue is unaware of these developments because he has not returned home for over a decade. Now that he has time to do so, he does not dare to go back; he fears bringing disaster upon his father.
Having lived in Nanyang City for some time now, Guan Yue learned that on the continent where he resides—Yongning Continent—there are over one hundred empires and countless Disciples practicing the Dragon Domain Divine Art. This technique emphasizes mental Willpower. The cultivation realm focuses on developing one's mental Willpower. The martial arts potential level indicates how well one can learn this technique; higher levels mean greater learning potential. The type of martial arts reflects what kind of skills are suitable for a Disciple to learn. Martial arts are divided into four major categories: Warrior Department, Mage Department, Mind Master Department, and Literary Context Practitioner. Each category further divides into various subcategories. For instance, Warriors can specialize in close combat, ranged combat, brute force, or physical prowess; Mages utilize spells in battle; Mind Masters are rare and use their powerful Mental Strength to launch Consciousness Attacks against opponents. To possess strong Mental Strength requires enduring extraordinary Mental Strength challenges; such high-level martial arts potential is particularly hard to find.
Literary Context Practitioners cultivate auxiliary techniques such as artifact refining, potion making, runes, and formations.
The levels of Dragon Domain Divine Art are categorized as Opening Realm, Initial Stage, Entry Stage, Attainment Stage, Guardian Realm, Wonderland Realm, Eternal Realm, and Supreme Eternal Realm.
Once a Disciple enters a Realm, their physical appearance will exhibit martial arts colors to facilitate the confirmation of their cultivation achievements. The Warrior Department corresponds to red, the Mage Department corresponds to yellow, the Mind Master corresponds to green, and the Context corresponds to black. The Initial Stage is characterized by a glowing appearance on the surface of the body, just like you now. Entry, Attainment, and the achieved state are represented by points of light, light clusters, and a small light appearing on the forehead, respectively. The Guardian Realm, Wonderland, Eternal Realm, and Eternal Realm are distinguished by halos, corresponding to one to four rings of light.
The depth of the Martial Arts Aura corresponds to the level of cultivation; the deeper the color, the higher the cultivation level. Each level is divided into three grades: low grade, also known as initial grade; middle grade; and High-Quality. Cultivating High-Quality to perfection leads to peak status.
As for the distinctions between Initial Stage, Entry, Attainment, and achieved states, it specifically depends on whether one possesses strong Inner Strength for self-protection and generates Origin Energy; if so, one has entered a Realm. If Origin Energy is abundant and Essence is produced, that indicates Entry. When there are hundreds of Essence present and the realm is activated with a Palace Sea appearing at the Dantian, that signifies Achieving Realm. If there are five hundred Essence present, with five hundred drops of Essence indicating minor achievement in the realm. Dual cultivation can occur when Blood Sea appears and one can fly with objects; this indicates reaching Attainment Realm. Of course, after women cultivate, they will exhibit Primordial Yin. If dual cultivation occurs, both male and female Essence and Primordial Yin must exceed five hundred drops.
With over ten thousand Essence present and a Sea of Awareness appearing, one can fly; this indicates Guardian Realm.
With tens of millions of Essence present and a Spirit Sea appearing, that signifies Miraculous Realm.
If Essence becomes an ocean and a Primordial Infant appears, one has reached Eternal Realm.
If one can project Willpower outward and control the world with divine power, they have attained Eternal Realm.
Each realm is further divided into upper, middle, and lower grades.
An Entry Disciple has a lifespan of one hundred years; an Attainment Disciple has a lifespan of two hundred years; a Transcendent Practitioner has a lifespan of five to three hundred years; Guardian Realm has a lifespan of one thousand years; Wonderland has a lifespan of two thousand years; Eternal Realm has a lifespan of five thousand years; and Eternal Realm has a lifespan of ten thousand years.
Guan Yue remembers very clearly how excited she was when she learned that cultivating martial arts would grant such longevity; her heart was filled with excitement that lingered for a long time!
After learning all this, Guan Yue's cultivation became even more diligent.
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