Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 984: Chapter 394: Monarch and Ministers

The Primordial Spirit of the Qian’an Emperor felt as if it was being bathed in a gentle spring rain. The crimson and black negative aura that had just spread was instantly compressed by the aura of the National Treasure Seal to the bottom of the Primordial Spirit, shrinking into a black and red glowing point.

It was like a birthmark on his Primordial Spirit.

Not far away, seeing the brilliance of the National Treasure Seal flicker, the Eighth Tier Elder Ritual Officer frowned slightly, but then saw the essence of the stars descend, and the warning that was on his lips was suppressed.

The Majesty is about to break through successfully.

It must not be delayed!

When Xu Jin saw a trace of starlight falling from the stars, he knew that the Qian’an Emperor was about to break through successfully.

Although Xu Jin himself was not at the Seventh Tier, he was very familiar with assisting several people in breaking through the Seventh Tier.

”This foolish emperor has broken through successfully, I wonder if the opportunity will appear?”

In the Observatory Pavilion, as a trace of starlight entered the body of the Qian’an Emperor, the first layer of his Earth Origin Star Pattern, enhanced to the fifth layer, began to become real from virtual.

The previous virtual shadow of the Cloud Tower took the first step towards becoming real.

Above the star battle, the indistinct first layer of the Cloud Tower gradually became real.

The next moment, the aura of the Qian’an Emperor began to soar, and the overwhelming Star Power left by the tens of thousands of Fifth Order Star Jade Tablets poured into the Qian’an Emperor’s body like a gale sweeping away fallen leaves.

Breakthrough achieved!

This time, the breakthrough was finally successful.

Feeling the beginning of the transformation of his aura, the Qian’an Emperor, although the breakthrough was still continuing, had already started laughing with joy on his face.

The breakthrough lasted a full two hours.

Due to the investment of a vast amount of Star Jade Tablets, the cultivation level of the Qian’an Emperor stabilized at the Seventh Tier, First Layer in just two hours.

Unlike others, who need several days of work after breaking through to stabilize completely.

When the Star Power from the Star Jade Tablets and the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in the big array had completely disappeared, the Qian’an Emperor slowly opened his eyes.

Feeling the overwhelming Star Power within him that was different from before, the Qian’an Emperor burst into loud laughter.

The laughter shook the entire Imperial Palace!

It even spread outward from the entire Imperial Palace!

From this moment on, everything was different!

Breaking through from the Sixth Tier to the Seventh Tier is a huge threshold.

As long as it continues, not only will there be a qualitative breakthrough in power.

At the same time, his lifespan will also greatly increase.

The title of the Great Chen Emperor is likely to be restored!

”Old servant congratulates His Majesty, congratulations to His Majesty.” The Eighth Tier Elder Ritual Officer appeared silently.

”Hahahaha, congratulations to both of us!”

The Qian’an Emperor laughed loudly and received the National Treasure Seal into his body. With a wave of his robe sleeve, the overwhelming Star Power swept over, and the ashes formed from the used Star Jade Tablets and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures were gathered into a fist-sized ball.

The next moment, with a breath of Star Power, this fist-sized ball was instantly compressed to the size of a fingertip and had crystallized!

Seventh Tier!

This is the power of the Seventh Tier!

”Elder Peng, since I have broken through, we should not delay. I will start contacting and preparing now,” said the Qian’an Emperor.

”Your Majesty, in the old servant’s opinion, Your Majesty should stabilize your cultivation for a few days and then act carefully,” suggested the Eighth Tier Elder Ritual Officer.

”I have thought about it three hundred times, even three thousand times!

I’ve already decided!

I don’t want to wait even one more day of such aggrieving days!”

After speaking, the Qian’an Emperor said, ”The Elder Ritual Officer has worked hard today, please go back and rest for a while. In these few days, the Elder Ritual Officer might be needed again.”

Hearing this, the Elder Ritual Officer sighed silently, bowed, and disappeared without a trace.

The next moment, the Qian’an Emperor took out the Star-picking Order and urgently contacted the Sumeru Palace Master.

He could no longer wait!

More importantly, the current situation on all sides is extremely rare.

Especially with Sumeru Palace and Wood Spirit Palace in urgent need of territory, cooperation is very easy to achieve.

In the future, getting along with them will be much simpler than dealing with Tianyang Star Lord.

For Tianyang Star Lord, the territory of Dachen is nice to have, but not necessary.

During negotiations, the Qian’an Emperor would be at a disadvantage, being the one seeking others.

But Sumeru Palace is different. Sumeru Palace has just returned to the present world and desperately needs a stable development territory, but over the years, all the territories in the current world have already been occupied by various parties, where is there land that Sumeru Palace can take without opposition?

It has been two or three months since returning to the present world, and Sumeru Palace has still not successfully expanded.

No Taoist Institute has settled in any state or county, and this is the proof.

Sumeru Palace, needs Dachen even more.

To some extent, this partnership discussion is Sumeru Palace seeking him.

At the very least, it is on equal footing.

More importantly, the Qian’an Emperor has had enough of a single dominant power.

Twenty years ago, Dachen had Lingji Star Hall and the National Taoist Institute, mutually restraining each other. The two institutions, along with the imperial power, complemented and counterbalanced each other, rendering the imperial authority extremely prestigious.

However, after Lingji Star Hall was locked twenty years ago, the National Taoist Institute began to grow stronger.

Gradually, it became a single dominant force.

This led to the current predicament.

Now even the imperial edict can’t leave Wan County.

The Qian’an Emperor has planned countless times.

To bring in Sumeru Palace and Wood Spirit Palace, then reclaim the National Taoist Institute as the Imperial National Taoist Institute, thereby restoring the structure from twenty years ago.

With supreme imperial authority and the backbone of the National Taoist Institute, even stronger than twenty years ago!

The opportunity should not be missed!

Once Sumeru Palace finds a foothold, Dachen’s value will decrease significantly.

The bargaining chips he can use for negotiations will also be considerably reduced.

Therefore, this matter must be expedited.

Soon, Palace Master Luo Xian of Sumeru Palace returned a Starlight Transmission.

After reading it, the Qian’an Emperor rejoiced and immediately replied, [Palace Master, now that everything is ready, only your arrival is awaited!]

[Oh? Your Majesty is all prepared, how about that Great Governor Pei that Your Majesty has already figured out how to handle?]

[For this, Palace Master Luo can rest assured. Within Wan County, the other Eighth Tier Pei Ze absolutely has no chance to intervene. Palace Master Luo’s enemy is only Cheng Yuxiao.] the Qian’an Emperor stated.

This reply made Palace Master Luo Xian of Sumeru Palace rather pleased, though this matter is not quite so simple, [Your Majesty, you have seen my previous battle with Cheng Yuxiao, haven’t you?]

[I have seen it.]

[To be frank, Cheng Yuxiao’s strength is formidable; I cannot take him down alone.]

[Be assured, Palace Master, I had considered this earlier, and have communicated with Wood Spirit Palace Master. As long as you are willing to cooperate, I believe Wood Spirit Palace Master will join in the effort.

With you two working together, capturing Cheng Yuxiao should be simple.] the Qian’an Emperor stated.

[Your Majesty is jesting, during the last battle between me and Cheng Yuxiao, Your Majesty must have noticed another detail, right? Cheng Yuxiao never used your Dachen’s National Tao Artifact, Nine Bright Chime, yet matched me evenly.

Theoretically, with the combined force of me and Wood Spirit Palace Master, we can capture Cheng Yuxiao. However, if Cheng Yuxiao uses the National Tao Artifact Nine Bright Chime, and the battle occurs around Wan County, which is his home ground.

Your Majesty, it’s not that I lack confidence.

But considering the worst case first, with the National Tao Artifact, Cheng Yuxiao and me, along with Wood Spirit Palace Master, would lose to him, capturing him, impossible.

If we want to capture Cheng Yuxiao with certainty, we might need to deploy a top-level Eighth Tier expert, but...]

Although Palace Master of Sumeru Palace did not finish his sentence, the Qian’an Emperor had already understood.

Deploying an ordinary Eighth Tier expert could also capture Cheng Yuxiao, but if Cheng Yuxiao fights recklessly, the damage sustained would be unacceptable for all parties.

Only by deploying a top-level Eighth Tier expert, capturing Cheng Yuxiao could be done without losses.

But there are only a few top-level Eighth Tier experts; their participation means the allocation of benefits.

This is why the Palace Master of Sumeru Palace was reluctant to mention this point further.

Upon hearing this, the Qian’an Emperor chuckled.

[Palace Master Luo, your meaning is, without the National Tao Artifact Nine Bright Chime, you and Wood Spirit Palace Master can capture Cheng Yuxiao?]

[Certainly! That confidence is there.]

[Then it’s simple, Emperor and Officials, Emperor and Officials, I am the Emperor, Cheng Yuxiao is the official, similarly, the National Treasure Seal is the Emperor, Nine Bright Chime is the official. Nine Bright Chime, leave it to me.] the Qian’an Emperor promised.

[Your Majesty, is this true? When can it be done?] Palace Master Luo Xian urged.

[Relax, Palace Master, the best opportunity would naturally be when he uses it. When he uses it, I will resolve this matter, subsequently, I’ll also create a rare battle opportunity for the two Palace Masters.] the Qian’an Emperor stated.

[Well... If Your Majesty truly means this, then the timing is indeed appropriate. Your Majesty, when do you plan to act?] Luo Xian asked.

[The sooner, the better.]

[Then allow me to consult with Wood Spirit Palace’s Palace Master Chi, and determine the time; it should be quick.] Luo Xian finished, sent another Starlight Transmission, [Your Majesty, as for the matters discussed earlier, everything remains the same?]

[Of course, my word is as good as my deeds, how could I go back on them.]

[Good, Your Majesty, please wait a moment.]

[I shall patiently await the good news.]

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