My Cultivation Starting from Archery-Chapter 1499 - 557: World-Connecting Jianmu (Part 2)

Jiang Changge slowly floated into mid-air, laughing wildly at the sky: "Ding Xiu! You walk the path of the Demon, then I will be even more demonic than you!!!

"Open——"

He shouted violently.

Array patterns unfurled from the Demon Seed, and it was no longer a dead object, suddenly expanding, breaking, extending, growing madly!

A pitch-black radiance shot into the sky, shattering the already fractured void caused by the Immortal Emperor's strike.

Within the radiance, a shadow of a "giant tree" beyond description in its grandeur and eeriness burst forth from the Demon Seed, connecting the universe!

Witnessing this sight.

Ding Xiu finally saw the trick, his pupils quivered, veins protruded on his forehead, and he furiously exclaimed: "Jiang Changge! You're insane!"

"I am insane!"

Jiang Changge opened his arms: "Driven mad by you!"

"Don't you dare!"

Ding Xiu resolutely struck out.

Unfortunately, it was too late.

Jiang Changge was already under the protection of the Demon Seed's restriction.

Even Ding Xiu, having broken through to the Immortal Emperor, could not breach the barrier or cause the slightest harm.

A truly towering tree appeared before everyone.

Its trunk was not wooden but composed of countless twisted, wailing demon souls and fragmented Great Dao laws, black as ink, shimmering with a cold metallic sheen.

The foliage was not green but like spread, flowing dark blood, edges sharp as the Heavenly Blade, gently swaying and slicing through thousands of miles of void!

Numerous roots deeply pierced into the Earth Spirit Veins below, even penetrating the boundary wall, reaching across all realms, madly absorbing all energy—spiritual energy, evil qi, life force, even lost souls!

The Supreme Primordial Pure Spiritual Jian Wood!

Legend has it that at the dawn of creation, an innate spiritual wood connected heaven and earth, nourishing all creatures.

Later, Beichen Palace spent thousands of years refining it, successfully demonicizing the Jian Wood, turning it from an innate spirit wood into a Chaotic Demon Object.

At this moment.

The Chaotic Demon Object was finally born, its grand figure visible across all realms!

...

Eastern Continent.

In the year 116 of Jianlong.

On this day.

The heavens and earth suddenly underwent change.

Millions witnessed a towering tree descend from the sky, piercing through the entire world, causing the earth and sky to shake, mountains to collapse, and rivers to reverse!

"Protect His Majesty!"

"..."

The Black Ice Platform Imperial Guard flocked towards the Emperor.

"What is going on?!"

The Jianlong Emperor looked towards the Jian Wood, speaking nervously: "Quick, send people to investigate, which demon is causing chaos!"

Half a day later.

Commander Zhao Chang of the Jinyi Guard rushed to report: "Your Majesty, that Ent is not the work of demons, but, but it comes from another land."

"Another land?"

The Jianlong Emperor frowned and said: "What do you mean by that?"

Zhao Chang swallowed: "I led the Divinity Transformation Heavenly Generals from Sky Wall City to investigate repeatedly and can confirm this tree is from another world."

"Oh?"

The Jianlong Emperor rose abruptly: "From which world, what place?! Could it be the upper realm?"

"I don't know."

Zhao Chang shook his head: "We cannot reach the end of the Ent."

"..."

The Jianlong Emperor took a deep breath and asked again: "Is there any news from the Heavenly Destiny Platform?"

Zhao Chang still shook his head: "Since Emperor Taizhong ascended, no Immortal Decree has been received from the upper realm."

"I understand."

The Jianlong Emperor said in a deep voice: "You may leave now, keep an eye on this Ent, and report immediately if there is any change. Also, keep a close eye on the border conflict, do not let this unexpected event ruin the big picture!"

"I understand!"

Zhao Chang added: "By the way, Your Majesty, there's another matter, Beixuan King is seeking an audience outside the hall."

"Uncle Gao?"

At the mention of this person, the Jianlong Emperor's expression became somewhat irritable, but he said: "Let him in."

"Yes!"

Zhao Chang withdrew.

Soon after, a cultivator of extraordinary physique strode into the great hall, bowing to salute: "Your loyal servant Wang Zhi, greets Your Majesty!"

"Uncle Gao, get up quickly, how could I dare let you salute."

The Jianlong Emperor welcomed with a smile: "I don't know what urgent matters have brought Uncle Gao back from the border?"

Wang Zhi said: "Your servant has two matters to request of Your Majesty."

"Speak freely." Zhao Chang still maintained a smile.

Wang Zhi spoke: "The first, is on behalf of the people, to request Your Majesty to abolish the Spiritual Grain tax."

The Jianlong Emperor's smile disappeared abruptly, but he still forced the curvature of his mouth: "Only one and a half percent tax, is it a lot?"

"Your Majesty! Spiritual Grain depletes the land's power, and within two generations, a good acre of land will become medium land, prolonged cultivation will bring unfavorable outcomes!"

Wang Zhi raised his voice: "Moreover, the people not only have to pay the Spiritual Grain tax but also the regular grain tax and other levies, along with the continuous border wars in recent years, it is truly overwhelming."

"It is precisely because of the ongoing wars that the court needs the support of its citizens!"

The Jianlong Emperor refused: "Uncle Gao, this matter, I fear I cannot promise you."

"Your Majesty!"

Wang Zhi tightened his expression: "When the Grand Ancestor ruled, he aimed to eliminate all Spiritual Grain, the fields of our Great Han Immortal Dynasty should not grow such toxins!"

"Uncle Gao, you also know that was the past."

The Jianlong Emperor explained patiently with a smile: "At that time, how many cultivators did Grand Ancestor have at his command? Naturally, there was no need for the people to grow Spiritual Grain and could be self-sufficient, but now? The Great Han Immortal Dynasty has over five million cultivators. Without distributing Elixir Pills as tribute, how can the stability of Jiang Mountain and Society be maintained?"

Seeing Wang Zhi about to speak further.

He quickly interrupted: "Here's the deal, Uncle Gao, right now demons are invading, and Elixir Pills are needed. Once the war ends, we'll discuss reducing the Spiritual Grain tax, how about that?"

"..."

Wang Zhi could not refute and shifted topics: "The second matter, I ask Your Majesty to stop the Blood Sacrifice!"

"Blood Sacrifice?"

The Jianlong Emperor's eyelids narrowed slightly, his smile growing stiffer: "Uncle Gao, why do you speak so ominously? I'm merely refining some demonic cultivators, these demonic cultivators are murderous, should they not die? And if they should die, why not take advantage of it?"

"They indeed deserve death."

Wang Zhi replied righteously: "But Your Majesty, the Blood Sacrifice Technique of the Demon Sect is truly not the correct path. Cultivating it for long can easily affect the mind, by then only fear Your Majesty will..."

"Fall into the demon path?"

The Jianlong Emperor gestured for him not to continue: "Uncle Gao, I assure you I won't!"

"Your Majesty, I know you wish to follow the right path, but some things are beyond your control."

Wang Zhi continued: "Only the cultivation techniques left by the Grand Ancestor are the true way to ascend to the heavens!"

"Wang Aiqing."

The Jianlong Emperor's smile gradually vanished: "Do you think I want to practice the Blood Sacrifice Technique? Each time I practice that spell, I am in unbearable pain, but isn't it just to rapidly increase my power to stabilize our Great Han empire? Since the former emperor's death, you know the state of Great Han! If the former emperor had pursued the Blood Sacrifice sooner, how could the Demon Sect be so rampant?!"

Wang Zhi frowned, about to argue.

"Enough!"

The Jianlong Emperor would hear no more: "Prince Wang, I am very tired, I still have to deal with the Demon Clan's issues. Can these trivial matters be discussed later?"

"Your Majesty!"

Wang Zhi insisted: "If the Grand Ancestor knew, he would absolutely disapprove of your current actions!"

"You..."

The Jianlong Emperor almost erupted, but seeing the other's potent True Power, he was quite wary and finally suppressed his anger, forcing a smile: "Alright, alright, Uncle Gao, these are merely temporary measures. I assure you, once the border is peaceful, I'll do as you say, is that agreeable?"

"..."

Wang Zhi found no reason to continue advising and had to bow: "I hope Your Majesty remembers the teachings of the Grand Ancestor, so when someday you ascend and meet him, you can stand upright, with a clear conscience."

After speaking.

He turned and left.