1468: Chapter 1468: The Long Song of the Blue Lotus 1468: Chapter 1468: The Long Song of the Blue Lotus “Besides the Investiture of the Gods ceremony, would Your Majesty like to meet Mo Ruohe, Zhou Xuwang, Cangqiong Demon Emperor and other past rulers?”
Liu Bowen looked up and asked, his face full of excitement.
This Investiture of the Gods ceremony would certainly be immortalized forever, a legacy for eternity.
As the chief civil official of the Great Qin Heavenly Court, he was undoubtedly an indispensable presence.
A man in this world prioritizes glory above all!
“Why should I meet them?
Are they worthy?”
Qin Jun snorted lightly, and Liu Bowen immediately understood.
The Great Qin Heavenly Court was not about peace with them, but about forcing them into submission.
Qin Jun’s strength was far superior to these heroes.
There was no need to meet with these defeated underlings.
“Your servant will go and give the orders right away.”
Liu Bowen said no more and immediately left.
Watching his retreating figure, Qin Jun revealed a smile.
“Summon Cao Cao then, restore his previous life’s memories, and bring up his attribute list.”
Qin Jun commanded in his mind.
Due to “Romance of the Three Kingdoms,” Cao Cao was condemned by later generations as a treacherous hero and minister.
Especially the phrase ‘I would rather betray the world than let the world betray me’ pushed Cao Cao to the pinnacle of historical public opinion.
Even though Cao Cao had many faults that people criticized, Qin Jun still admired him greatly.
In his view, during the Three Kingdoms period, the real person who controlled the course of events was Cao Cao.
While others fought amongst themselves, Cao Cao unified the north, established the Tuntian system, and pacified the displaced populace.
His merits outweighed his mistakes.
Also, Cao Cao was a renowned poet, nearly versatile in every way.
“Cao Cao, from mythology!”
“Identity: Killing Sea Dragon!”
“Cultivation: Early stage of the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm!”
“Cultivation Method: Innate Breathing Technique!”
“Divine Power: Cloud Flipping Rain Covering!
True Body of the Killing Sea Dragon!”
“Loyalty: 82 (Full value 100)!”
What is a Killing Sea Dragon?
Qin Jun was astonished; having the cultivation of the early Daluo Golden Immortal Realm, it seems this dragon is not bad.
However, he does not value Cao Cao for his cultivation, but for his talents.
A capable minister in peaceful times, a cunning hero in chaotic times!
This is the biggest label on Cao Cao, and it describes him most fittingly.
Qin Jun is not afraid of Cao Cao having ulterior motives.
No matter how much power and strategy Cao Cao possesses, he is far inferior compared to Di Jun, Donghuang Taiyi, Jade Emperor, Di Jiang, and the Three Emperors.
Even Ancestral Dragon Ying Zheng was under his command!
“I’ll save the designated summoning opportunity for later use.”
Qin Jun thought while stroking his chin.
Now his subordinates are filled with gods and demons, more than he could use, so why add more gods and demons to the ranks?
However, he now has three ultimate awakening opportunities to thoroughly consider.
And so, ten more days passed.
Li Bai finally completed his transformation.
Sensing the fluctuation inside the microcosmos, Qin Jun teleported next to the ancient bronze cauldron.
He saw the ancient bronze cauldron had been heated to a glowing red, continuously shaking, the ground cracking open like a spider web, spreading in all directions, unstoppable, as if it was about to shatter the entire continent.
“Not bad, the cultivation has even reached the late stage of entering the realm of the sage!”
Qin Jun exclaimed in admiration, curious about how strong Li Bai’s talent would be after becoming a divine sword.
The divine sword paired with the Great Dao of swords, absolutely the most fitting!
Even more in tune than Sun Wukong with the Great Path of Battle!
Boom—
The ancient bronze cauldron trembled more violently, as if it could explode at any moment.
Qin Jun stood by, his robe rustling in the fierce wind, sparks floating onto his face, yet he remained unmoved, eyes tightly focused on the ancient bronze cauldron.
Suddenly, a cold light burst out from inside the ancient bronze cauldron, shooting straight into the heavens, as if it intended to smash through the cosmos.
“Hahaha!
This feeling…
is simply exhilarating!”
The excited and proud laughter of Li Bai echoed through the sky, carrying within it the clanging sound of a million swords clashing, chilling to the bone.
Qin Jun fixed his gaze and saw, high in the sky, a spinning light sword gradually transforming into a human figure—it was Li Bai.
Dressed in white, his swordsman’s presence displayed to the fullest.
Li Bai raised his right hand, revealing a ten-inch small sword in his palm, simple and unremarkable, like ordinary swords sold in markets.
“This sword is named ‘Green Lotus Ballad’.
Li Bai is the sword; Li Bai is the Green Lotus Ballad!”
Li Bai declared confidently with a laugh, naming his sword body.
The Green Lotus Ballad, destined to be famous across all the heavens and the universe!
Following that, Li Bai landed in front of Qin Jun, knelt down, and said respectfully, “Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!”
“Rise, you have not disappointed me,”
Qin Jun said with a smile, his eyes filled with gratification.
He did not intend to let Li Bai inherit the Great Path immediately but wanted to wait until after the Investiture of the Gods ceremony and the battle against Xia Shenwu.
With an upgraded system, Li Bai would surely become stronger.
“Your Majesty, when will you let me continue to grow stronger?”
Li Bai asked eagerly, aware that Qin Jun could boost one’s cultivation dramatically in a short period of time.
Although his talent had changed, his cultivation had not made substantial breakthroughs.
“Soon, don’t be anxious, be prepared.
During this time, you still have access to the Grand Qin Heavenly Court’s scripture pavilion.
Study the Divine Powers diligently, I will soon head for the ancient ways of the saints, and you will face unimaginable foes next,” Qin Jun said earnestly.
Hearing this, Li Bai’s smile faded, and he said solemnly, “Evening Star has accompanied Your Majesty for years, from a mere kingdom to the immortal realms, from the Xuandang universe to the inner universe.
It’s been a long time since Evening Star has helped Your Majesty slay enemies, and I wish to be your vanguard blade in the future!”
“Whomever Your Majesty wishes to kill, Evening Star will slay!”
His words rang with firm resolve, a pledge not only to Qin Jun but also to the Green Lotus Ballad.
Gazing down at the resolute Li Bai, Qin Jun was momentarily lost in thought, reminiscing about their time together at the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition, which for gods and demons, might have seemed just a few years, but to him, it felt like worlds apart.
Years have passed, and those by his side are still there, which he counts as his greatest pride.
“Good!
Let us, master and servant, laugh together till the end and drink at the end of the road to the ancient sage emperor!”
Qin Jun helped Li Bai to his feet, laughing as he clapped him on the shoulder, making a bold declaration.
“Then, I shall find the finest wine for Your Majesty!”
…
A month rushed by.
The Investiture of the Gods ceremony in the Great Qin Heavenly Court officially began.
Everyone of note from within the inner universe came to pay homage, including more than a hundred eternal demons; all lords of the immortal domains were expected to attend or be executed.
In the universe of the Heavenly Emperor, a temporary altar was crafted, circular in shape with a diameter surpassing ten billion li, larger than the stars themselves.
The altar was filled with countless beings, a truly magnificent sight.
Soldiers of the Great Qin Heavenly Court stood at the edge of the altar, numbering in the billions, all with upright postures, like towering iron statues, wise and mighty.
To the north of the altar stood a million-step staircase of white jade, stretching for ten thousand li, without a single person upon it.
At the top of the staircase stood an enormous cauldron, towering like a mountain, with incense pillars as tall as mountains themselves, smoke curling up where Torch Dragon, Double-pupil Bird, Qiongqi, and others were entwined, their roars echoing through the entire universe of the Heavenly Emperor.
Yang Jian, Luo Shixin, Di Jun, Di Jiang, Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, Torch Dragon, Fire God, Qiang Liang, Immortal Zhenyuan, Patriarch Bodhi, Xuandu, South Pole Immortal Elder, Evening Star, Taiyi, Li Bai, Ying Zheng, Jade Emperor, Xuanyuan, Shen Nong, Fuxi, and Her Highness Houtu and many other gods and demons all stood before the stone steps.