Chen Zhong is an Innate Martial Artist, with True Qi flowing endlessly within him.

Serving as the messenger, Zheng Yi received Zhao Xizheng’s reply in just three days.

Upon unfolding it for a look, the content was simple, consisting of only a few sentences.

“Your Majesty, the Celestial Secret Sect is a hidden sect, with many disciples entering the world for trials, assisting various sects or the Cultivation Imperial Court, cultivating through a process called ‘Power of Destiny’. The stronger the supported force, the stronger the feedback in their cultivation, trustworthy indeed.”

“Power of Destiny, huh…”

Zheng Yi murmured, no wonder Tianxingzi was so eager to assist, it was for the destiny of Great Yu!

So-called destiny, simply put, is luck.

The stronger the luck of an individual, sect, or even a nation, the stronger its influence and power.

However, this secret technique is quite peculiar, Zheng Yi had only heard of it, never seen it.

Unexpectedly, Tianxingzi actually excels in this technique.

But these are not important, what matters is loyalty!

Tianxingzi’s loyalty, otherwise, he would rather dismiss Tianxingzi.

But currently, it seems that Tianxingzi is still trustworthy.

After a few moments of consideration, Zheng Yi immediately made a decision.

Returning to Celestial Longevity Mountain, he saw Tianxingzi, Xuan Jizi, and Chen Liancang rushing down the mountain.

“Your Majesty, we were just about to seek you, didn’t expect you to come first.”

Stopping, Tianxingzi said respectfully.

“Oh? Has Daoist Master Tianxingzi discovered something?”

“Indeed, I have found the place where the spirit veins circulate in this area.”

“Really?”

“Truly!”

Tianxingzi said: “Your Majesty, please follow me for a look!”

Under Tianxingzi’s lead, the group once again reached the summit of Celestial Longevity Mountain.

Due to the height, the peak was perpetually snow-covered, making the paths hard to traverse.

However, for individuals like them who are cultivators, no matter how difficult, it is feared not.

Soon, they stood atop the summit, standing over the snow.

“Your Majesty, please look!”

Tianxingzi pointed to the southern part of Celestial Longevity Mountain: “This spirit vein is a first-grade spirit vein, with the summit as its root, gradually spreading towards the southern foothills.”

“It passes by Fairy Crane Peak, Azure Dragon Peak, Three Wind Mountain, Fairy Peak, stretching towards the east.”

“While spirit qi also scatters at the northern and western peaks, they do not compare to the south and east.”

“Therefore, on the entire Celestial Longevity Mountain, the southern and eastern foothills are the areas where spirit qi is most abundant.”

Zheng Yi carefully inspected, finding both the Grand Ancestor’s Mausoleum and Emperor Wen’s Mausoleum located in the eastern foothills, beneath Azure Dragon Peak.

It seems the ancestors were quite adept at Feng Shui observation.

Zheng Yi asked: “Daoist Master Tianxingzi, have you found a spirit stone vein?”

Tianxingzi shook his head: “To find a spirit stone vein, how could it be that easy?”

“This mountain stretches over a thousand miles, to search inch by inch would take at least several years.”

“However, if Your Majesty is willing to deploy a unit of soldiers, I can personally guide them to assist in the search, greatly reducing the time.”

“Great!”

Zheng Yi immediately said: “I will dispatch three thousand from the New Army to serve Daoist Master Tianxingzi.”

“Three thousand is too many, five hundred will suffice.”

“Everything shall follow Daoist Master Tianxingzi’s words.”

“Your Majesty.”

Tianxingzi further said: “Since the spirit vein has been found, I can arrange a grand array following its path to protect the Imperial City, while striving to mask the fluctuations in spiritual qi here, what do you think?”

“This matter is not urgent yet, Daoist Master, come with me.”

Saying this, Zheng Yi led the group towards Azure Dragon Peak, though Tianxingzi was puzzled, he refrained from speaking further.

Arranging the Mountain Protection Array is indeed confidential, Your Majesty being cautious is a good thing.

Before long, the group arrived at the Grand Ancestor’s Mausoleum.

Tianxingzi’s expression changed slightly, carefully observing the surroundings, architectural styles, and silently calculating, quickly guessing what this place was.

Moving downward, a vast underground palace appeared before him.

Zheng Yi straightforwardly said: “To be frank, Daoist Master Tianxingzi, the reason I could embark on the path of cultivation is entirely thanks to the Grand Ancestor.”

“He not only left me a large underground palace and cultivation method, but also three grand arrays.”

“Three grand arrays?”

Tianxingzi’s eyes brightened, no wonder His Majesty isn’t very enthusiastic about array matters; turns out arrays already exist here!

Under Zheng Yi’s guidance, Tianxingzi soon reached the core array hub of the three arrays.

Upon seeing these three grand arrays, Tianxingzi’s eyes lit even brighter as he rushed over to examine them.

Meanwhile, Zheng Yi explained: “These three grand arrays are respectively the Array of Ten Thousand Spirits Feeding Corpses, Spirit Gathering Array, and Profound Origin Returning to Earth Array, not sure if Daoist Master Tianxingzi can utilize them?”

Tianxingzi said: “Let me take a look.”

He then carefully examined the three grand arrays, picking up three array plates for meticulous calculations, his hands forming seals, eyes flashing with divine light, inspecting inch by inch.

After a long time, he finally straightened up and said: “Your Majesty, I humbly request dismantling the Array of Ten Thousand Spirits Feeding Corpses, how about it?”

“Dismantling the array? Why?”

“In response, Your Majesty, arrays emphasize rules, ultimately forming sealed areas by simulating Heaven and Earth Rules.”

Tianxingzi explained: “Additionally, arrays produce different effects based on different rules.”

“The Spirit Gathering Array, its core is ‘gathering’.”

“The Profound Origin Returning to Earth Array, its core is ‘defense’.”

“The Array of Ten Thousand Spirits Feeding Corpses, its core is ‘plunder’, taking others for oneself.”

“Spirit Gathering Array and Profound Origin Returning to Earth Array can integrate, multiplying their power.”

“The Array of Ten Thousand Spirits Feeding Corpses cannot be integrated with these two arrays and may even counteract each other, greatly reducing the power of the grand array. It’s really not worth the effort.”

“If my guess is correct, this array was meant by a former emperor to be revived after death or transformed into a zombie body.”

Zheng Yi did not hide, “Indeed, but that zombie has already been dealt with by me.”

“Ah…”

Tianxingzi shook his head and smiled bitterly, “Though there is a trace of Yin Qi here, in the Spiritless Land, even that trace of Yin Qi will eventually dissipate and cannot be refined into a Spirit Corpse body.”

“That former emperor was merely indulging in unrealistic fantasies.”

Zheng Yi said, “So, according to the master’s intention is…”

“Dismantle the Array of Ten Thousand Spirits Feeding Corpses, I can merge the Spirit Gathering Array and the Profound Origin Returning to Earth Array into one to form a new grand array!”

Tianxingzi said, “However, this array is a Tier Three Array, and both the material and time costs are significant. What does Your Majesty think?”

“Time is something I can afford, but as for the materials… “

Zheng Yi felt a stir in his heart, “Daoist Master Tianxingzi, please come to this place.”

Bringing Tianxingzi to the Zheng Family Treasure Vault, Tianxingzi’s expression immediately changed.

He quickly took a few steps forward, arriving at a large iron ingot with surprise, “Is this refined iron? So much of it?”

“And red copper! Star Sand? Refined Gold? Unfortunately, only walnut-sized… So many materials…”

“Refined Gold?!”

As he was speaking, the figure of Xuan Jizi suddenly dashed forward, grabbing a bright golden, walnut-sized piece from Tianxingzi’s hand.

“Is this refined gold? Are you sure?”

“How could I possibly be mistaken?”

Tianxingzi laughed and released his grip, “It’s said that refined gold is the most flexible of the Five Metals under heaven. When integrated into a cultivator’s flying sword, it can enhance the sword’s quality several times, providing both toughness and extreme solidity. It is very precious.”

“Every Sword Cultivator dreams of possessing it, and to think Your Majesty’s vault contains a piece.”

“Hey Little Emperor, since I’ve agreed to serve you for ten years, I don’t want anything else for my salary, just this piece of refined gold, okay?”

Zheng Yi felt a stir, “Since the Real Person desires it, then take it.”

“Are you so generous?”

“You are the master of my beloved consort and also my master. Why would I be stingy?”

Indeed, he wouldn’t be stingy.

Nowadays, half of the treasure vault has been moved, and some recognized precious items by Noble Consort Cui and others have been stored away.

For instance, a batch of refined gold, originally there were five pieces together.

This piece is the smallest one, only walnut-sized.

The largest one, however, is as big as a watermelon, which he has stored away.

Other items have also been left a small portion here.

A small piece of refined gold, if it can gain a cultivator’s allegiance, is undoubtedly worth it.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Jizi’s gaze finally changed, seriously considering Zheng Yi and said, “I originally thought you used sweet words to deceive Xiabing, but I didn’t expect you to be so generous.”

“No wonder you are the Emperor of Great Yu…”

Zheng Yi smiled, “As long as the Real Person truly serves me, I will naturally not treat you poorly.”

“Daoist Master Tianxingzi, are the materials sufficient to set the array here?”

“More than enough.”

Tianxingzi calculated for a while and said, “Not only sufficient, but there’s also plenty left over.”

Zheng Yi’s eyes lit up, “By the way, Daoist Master, I have many materials and treasures here that I’m unfamiliar with. Could you draft a list?”

“This is simple, once I have appraised the materials here, I will report to Your Majesty.”

“In such a case… I must trouble the Daoist Master.”

“By the way, Your Majesty.”

Tianxingzi suddenly said, “During this time, I need to search for Spirit Stone veins and restore the Mountain Protection Array, so I’m very busy and unable to look after Xi’er.”

“I would ask Your Majesty to bring Xi’er into the palace and take care of her for a period, how is that?”

Zheng Yi was taken aback, secretly pondering Tianxingzi’s intentions, but he still replied, “What does the master intend?”

“I trust you, Daoist Master. You needn’t have your granddaughter serve as a hostage…”

“Your Majesty worries too much!”

Tianxingzi naturally said, “I indeed don’t have time to look after Xi’er, and Xi’er living alone in the palace is also dull. It’s better to follow Your Majesty into the palace for a while.”

“What’s Your Majesty’s intention?”

Zheng Yi thought about it, then said, “Since the master presents it with such goodwill, I have no objection.”

“This afternoon, I will bring Miss Xi’er into the palace.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty!”

Tianxingzi said, “Your Majesty, I have another matter I wish you to consider.”

“When?”

“Celestial Longevity Mountain is the primary location of Spirit Veins. Your Majesty could have a palace rebuilt there to cultivate, doubling the effort.”

“I will consider it.”

After discussing the details for a while, Zheng Yi arrived at the foot of Celestial Longevity Mountain to meet Tianxingzi’s granddaughter, Su Xi.

“Miss Su, Daoist Master Tianxingzi has urgent matters at the moment, and he cannot look after you.”

“He asked me to take you into the palace for a few days. What does Miss Su Xi think?”

Gazing at this adorable young lady, who seemed sculpted from jade and had eyes bright like stars, Zheng Yi spoke.

Su Xi’s voice was somewhat chilly, yet ethereal, like the gentle wind of the night sky.

“Grandfather has mentioned it before, I will follow you into the palace.”

Then, softly said, “After all, this is my destiny.”

“What did you say?”

“I said… Your Majesty, do you believe in destiny?”

“Destiny?”

Zheng Yi raised his palm, smiling, “Of course not!”

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