Immortality is a great temptation, desired by everyone. However, with their abilities, attaining it is undoubtedly an exceedingly difficult endeavor.

A price must be paid.

Among them, the one with the most precarious lifespan is the Celestial Demon Palace's Old Ancestor Su Ming. He is a figure from a millennium ago, existing in the same era as Emperor Chu Taizu and Martial Emperor Lu Chengfeng.

For many years, he has relied on divine essence to barely survive, but that is not a long-term solution.

Moreover, it only seals his life force, which, strictly speaking, isn't immortality but more like slumber. Yet, even so, his lifespan continues to dwindle.

And he has almost no hope of stepping into the Earth Immortal realm.

It can be said that among those present, he is the most desperate for immortality.

As for the others, at least in the short term, they are not as urgently concerned. Jiang He and Ye Xiangnan only recently entered the Sixth Realm and have thousands of years of lifespan left.

Even, with further breakthroughs in their cultivation, their lifespans will increase.

Moro possesses the cultivation of an Earth Immortal, with a long lifespan.

Lu Chengfeng also has at least several hundred years of lifespan left. If he can reach the Celestial Immortal level during this time, he will undergo another qualitative change.

The Divine Vine Elder, with his Demon Emperor realm cultivation, and being of the demon race, inherently has a longer lifespan than humans. For now, he doesn't really need it. As for the Old Celestial Master... he also has a long time to go.

After all, he only broke through to the Sixth Realm within the last century.

Of course, the Destiny Altar's function is actually quite significant. Besides immortality, it also allows for continuous rebirth. As long as the origin is not destroyed and resources are abundant, theoretically, there is a very low upper limit.

Now, according to what Chen Yuan said, there will soon be extra-territorial demons invading the mortal realm. That will be a very dangerous situation. If one possesses the Destiny Altar, they can have an undying trump card.

The atmosphere around them solidified for a moment. Seeing that no one else was saying anything, Old Ancestor Su Ming gritted his teeth and was the first to step forward, bowing respectfully and saying:

"Your Majesty, this subject is willing to enter the Destiny Altar."

He cannot compare to others. He has almost no hope of breakthrough in cultivation, and his lifespan is approaching its end. It is better to seek stability.

"Very well, once I have completely refined the Destiny Altar, I will grant you immortality."

"Your Majesty, could this matter... allow this humble Taoist some time to consider, and then decide later?" the Old Celestial Master couldn't help but say.

Chen Yuan smiled upon hearing this:

"This matter is something I have overlooked. After all, it concerns the future. Very well, you may all consider it. I will always leave a choice open for you here."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Everyone said in unison.

"I have already spoken with the immortals of the Immortal Domain. Now, I will tell you all this: Now that the world is settled and the mortal realm is at peace, there are strong enemies surrounding us from the outside.

We must prepare for unforeseen circumstances and prepare for the demons. Therefore, I have decided to establish the Celestial Court and bestow upon you the titles of Celestial Gods. As for this Destiny Altar, in the future... it shall be called the Conferring Divinity Altar.

Those with outstanding merit can enter the Conferring Divinity Altar and attain immortality."

Although he said so, everyone understood that unless Chen Yuan re-refined this object, only Sixth Realm immortals would be qualified to enter the Conferring Divinity Altar.

"Your subjects obey the decree!"

"Your subjects obey the decree."

Chen Yuan stood atop the starry sky, gazing into the distance:

"Our future is not limited to the mortal realm but also includes the stars, the seas, and the boundless universe. Subject to the Celestial Court's control, you can enjoy the protection of the Celestial Court's fortune in your cultivation, wielding authority. Consider the advantages and disadvantages yourselves.

After this, go and prepare."

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With the end of the battle between Chen Yuan and Immortal Venerable Taihao, with the cessation of the conflicts between the immortals of the mortal realm and the immortals of the Immortal Domain, the various omens and calamities that had been affecting the mortal realm from the starry sky finally came to an end.

The sea was no longer churning, engulfing the shore. The mountains were no longer collapsing, causing the earth to crack. The sandstorms that had formed in the deserts were gradually dissipating, and the avalanches on the snowfields were no longer continuing.

It seemed that everything had returned to its original state.

The surging spiritual energy dissipated into nothingness, and the oppressive atmosphere gradually dissipated. However, apart from the common people rejoicing that the disaster was finally over, many others were wondering about the outcome of this battle.

The great battle had ended. The victor... seemed that they should also appear.

The capital.

Civil and military officials, sect leaders, and commanding generals were all silent. Everyone wanted to say something, but they didn't know how to say it. After all, before the victor had appeared.

The more one said, the more mistakes they would make in the future.

Everyone's surroundings were filled with an eerie atmosphere, causing palpitations and annoyance, but there was nothing they could do about it.

"What do you all think?"

It was Lingxu True Monarch of Mount Shu who first broke the deadlock.

They were not together with the civil and military officials below. After all, they were on different levels, and the two sides were not on the same plane at all. However, there was one common point.

That was that they also didn't dare to discuss anything with each other.

"What do we think?"

Zhao Danqing, Heavenly Void Taoist, and Song Yingqiao exchanged glances.

"This humble Taoist believes that this battle will end with His Majesty's victory," Song Yingqiao said cautiously.

"What makes you say that?"

Heavenly Void Taoist asked with a smile.

Song Yingqiao: "..."

Of course, it was his guess, and it was also what he most hoped for. After all, although Wudang Mountain didn't fully bet on it like Mount Shu, it was almost the same. Moreover, the Old Celestial Master had also participated in this battle.

It would naturally be best if they won, but if they lost, then the future of Wudang Mountain would be unpredictable.

Although he thought so in his heart, he naturally couldn't say so on the surface. He took a deep breath and said:

"His Majesty is accomplished in both literature and martial arts, and his achievements surpass those of his era. He is a once-in-a-millennium figure. Since entering the martial path, he has never been defeated. This time will naturally be no exception. Could it be that Heavenly Void Taoist thinks His Majesty will be defeated?"

Song Yingqiao asked rhetorically.

The smile on Heavenly Void Taoist's face froze, then melted away, and he shook his head:

"How is that possible? His Majesty is invincible, so how could he be defeated? This humble Taoist bet on His Majesty in the first place because I valued the extraordinary fortune on His Majesty's body. This battle will naturally not be defeated."

"What does Headmaster Zhao think?"

Zhao Danqing smiled without saying a word, just folded his hands and looked at the void.

Lingxu Taoist sighed solemnly: "Unfortunately, our strength is low, and we cannot help His Majesty. We can only pray for His Majesty and for the Great Yan here."

"His Majesty... will be fine."

Song Yingqiao nodded.

....

Ping An County. County Constable Wang Ping, who had been busy for a long time, also breathed a sigh of relief. He casually took off his official robe, sweat on his forehead. The previous turmoil had indeed kept him busy.

He had used all the power of the county yamen to barely protect Ping An. A large part of this was because he was an old acquaintance of the emperor, and no one dared to cause trouble in front of him.

One could imagine what a mess the other prefectures and counties would be in.

"Your Honor, the commotion outside has subsided." A young man in a constable uniform quickly came to Wang Ping's side and said in a low voice.

"What about the other counties?"

"The surrounding counties have varying degrees of unrest, but it shouldn't cause any major chaos. After all, His Majesty's prestige is too great, and he is also from our Qingzhou.

Those common people were just reckless in their panic.

Although Great Yan has only been established for a short time, His Majesty has implemented benevolent policies, exempting taxes and supporting the people. The common people haven't even had enough good days, so how could they really rebel?"

The young constable knew that Wang Ping was the emperor's childhood friend, so he naturally said everything in a pleasant way, not daring to offend him.

But in fact, with the previous natural and man-made disasters, the entire Central Plains was actually in turmoil. The common people may not have any thoughts, but it was hard to say when instigated by people with ulterior motives.

After all, to repeat, Great Yan has only been established for a short time, and there will inevitably be remnants of some forces that were previously exterminated.

If they spread rumors of the world coming to an end and a great calamity befalling the mortal realm, who wouldn't take the opportunity to indulge themselves? Who wouldn't grab enough supplies to sustain their lives?

In the eyes of many, if it was not Great Yan but the former Jin Dynasty that ruled the world, the world would definitely be in great chaos under this calamity that swept the mortal realm.

The Central Plains would be disintegrated.

"That's good." Wang Ping opened his eyes and said casually, looking at the roof beams:

"Brother Yuan... His Majesty loves the people like his own children and is considerate of their suffering. He is different from the brutal Jin emperors who liked to make the people suffer. His Majesty doesn't want the people to suffer in everything.

Now that the disaster has passed and everything is safe, the days will get better and better."

"Your Honor, you know a lot and see far ahead. This humble one is simply in awe," the constable said with a flattering smile, praising Wang Ping.

"Me? I'm just a lucky fellow. If it weren't for His Majesty's support, I would have been a constable my whole life."

"This can only be said that your luck is prosperous."

"Hehe..."

"Your Honor, it is said that the Hundred Flowers Pavilion has recently brought in another courtesan. The madam has been looking for this humble one several times, hoping that you will go. What do you think..."

"Am I that kind of person?"

"Uh..."

"Besides, didn't you say that the girls there only sell their art, not their bodies?"

"Of course, to this humble one, they only sell their art, not their bodies, but to you, Your Honor, they will naturally sell their art and their bodies. Besides... if you don't pay after you're done, Your Honor, wouldn't that not count as selling?"

"You, you remind me of an old friend."

"Oh, I wonder who that is?"

"Hehe... Let's go tomorrow. Let's rest today."

"Alright, this humble one will go to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion later and tell them to prepare for tomorrow."

"You have a good heart." Wang Ping nodded in satisfaction.

"Hehe, I learned it all from you, Your Honor."

"Learn well, and you will have unlimited prospects in the future."

"I can't finish learning from you in a lifetime, Your Honor..."

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At the same time, the several Dao Masters of the Dao God Palace were also constantly discussing and guessing, their worries unable to be put down. Especially since no matter how they transmitted messages, Jiang He never replied.

It was hard not to overthink.

Chu Changfeng temporarily took the lead, comforting everyone and continuing to act according to the previous plan, hiding resources and hiding strength, to await the day when they could rise again. Of course, this was also based on the situation where Chen Yuan failed.

If Chen Yuan won, then naturally everyone would be happy.

Yang Huatian and Li Suqing did not object.

Princess Pingyang and her daughter, Shen Yanshu and her senior sister, Shangguan Hong, Second Sister Zhang, Madam Xu, etc., were all looking forward to the day when good news would arrive.

In a small county town.

Su Ziyue slowly rocked the Crown Prince Chen Sheng in her arms. Just a short while ago, Chen Sheng, who had been crying non-stop, seemed to be tired of crying and had closed his eyes and fallen asleep.

Looking at the little guy who had three parts of resemblance to Chen Yuan between his eyebrows, Su Ziyue's eyes were also full of maternal love, her eyes dazed, not knowing what she was thinking.

Jiang Xue, in a plain little dress, stood beside her, curiously looking at the boy in the swaddling clothes. Unfortunately, she was too short to see him at all, so she could only look up.

Li Hongshuang gently stroked Jiang Xue's hair and asked softly:

"Is Little Sheng asleep?"

"Yeah, he's asleep."

"Seeing him sleeping so soundly, His Majesty will definitely be fine. Children are the most psychic, it's a good omen."

"I hope so."

Su Ziyue had no intention of chatting, just sighed.

"Then I..." Li Hongshuang wanted to say something else, when suddenly her eyebrows twitched. She blinked a few times, thinking she had seen wrong. She widened her eyes again to look, her eyes full of surprise.

But then, she tightly closed her mouth, which was about to exclaim.

Su Ziyue noticed Li Hongshuang's strangeness and frowned slightly:

"What's wrong?"

"N-nothing..."

"You..."

Just as Su Ziyue was about to say something, suddenly a thick arm directly wrapped around her slender waist, causing her to subconsciously feel a burst of joy in her heart. Realizing something, she quickly turned her head to look.

She saw Chen Yuan looking at her with a smile, a curve on the corner of his mouth.

Jiang He also walked to Li Hongshuang's side at this time and put his arm around her.

"Father."

Jiang Xue exclaimed and rushed over directly.

"Are you alright?"

Su Ziyue opened her mouth, as if she had thousands of words to say, but in the end they all gathered into this one sentence.

"I'm fine."

"That's good."

After that, there was an eerie silence.

"Your Majesty, I think..."

Chen Yuan instantly understood, 'threw' Chen Sheng to Jiang He, gave him a look, and directly pulled Su Ziyue away. Jiang He was speechless. He just wanted to rock Chen Sheng a little.

But he saw Li Hongshuang also blushing, blinking her eyes.

Jiang He breathed a sigh of relief, put Chen Sheng on the cradle beside him, instructed Jiang Xue a few words, and then, left the Immortal Slaughtering Sword to guard, and then took Li Hongshuang away.

Leaving only a bewildered Jiang Xue, not knowing what had happened.

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Three days later, the Human Emperor of the human race, the Great Yan Sacred Martial Emperor, held a court meeting and issued three imperial decrees in a row, sending proclamations to appease the world, rescue the people, dredge rivers, and clear farmland.

To salvage the losses caused by this calamity that swept the world.

This was not a big deal. Although the crisis caused considerable losses, the Great Yan Dynasty's foundation could still withstand it.

And the appearance of the Human Emperor Chen Yuan also completely stabilized the hearts of all the people.

Making the people excited and the people with ulterior motives secretly sigh.

On July 19th, the world was at peace, and the mortal realm was free from trouble.

On July 20th, Chen Yuan left the peaceful capital, Ping An, and once again gave up state affairs, preparing to go to the East Sea to seek this opportunity. When the opportunity was settled.

With another increase in cultivation, he would be ready to begin establishing the Celestial Court and completely refining the Destiny Altar.

He only hoped that this time, there would be no more unexpected incidents.

Now, in his eyes, only the final demons remained.

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