Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 1808: Chapter 754: The Eldest Princess’s Dao Path Problem

[Mr. Xu, I checked the schedule, and the next batch of transmission arrays to the Island Secret Realm will open in nine days. However, if you’re in a hurry, I can expedite it for you and open one earlier.

Within the next three days, you can choose any day to go.]

Looking at the Starlight Transmission sent by Liou, Xu Jin smiled.

This was clearly an attempt to befriend him.

Although Xu Jin was not in a rush for a day or two, waiting nine days was also fine.

But the essence of politics is to make many friends and fewer enemies.

If such goodwill is rejected, while it won’t create an enemy, it will be like declining a friend.

This favor must be owed!

Of course, everyone is smart; this favor won’t be small for big returns.

[I appreciate Liou’s trouble, let’s go in three days then.]

The reason Xu Jin chose three days later was to subtly tell Liou that he wasn’t in a hurry, but he accepted the favor and acknowledged it.

Meanwhile, Xu Jin planned to use this time to exhaust the Space and Wind Element Enlightenment Stones.

The Space Enlightenment Stone and Wind Element Enlightenment Stone he obtained from the first phase of the Dao Selection have not been used, and these resources need to be quickly converted into strength.

Of course, every day the refining of the Star Tower mustn’t stop.

Xu Jin estimated that by the time he went to the Island Secret Realm at Dongxuan Dao Palace, his Thunder Series Star Tower would be nearly perfect.

Xu Jin was very disciplined; apart from morning and evening lessons, he spent all his time using the Space Enlightenment Stone for enlightenment.

He estimated that once the Space Enlightenment Stone was depleted, his Candou Platform’s Space Law Stars would transform into Origin Stars.

By then, the power of the Space Law Path would be enhanced.

On the 16th, after finishing his cultivation, Xu Jin noticed the Mingji Star Pattern sweeping across the Yutang Royal City, realizing that Eldest Princess Zhu Linxiao had not returned.

Recently, Eldest Princess Zhu Linxiao had become very busy, returning home late every night, yet she still personally washed Xu Jin’s feet each night.

Washing the feet had become insignificant, what Xu Jin truly enjoyed was the feeling it conveyed.

That evening, while Zhu Linxiao was absent, Xu Jin sent a Starlight Transmission to Yutang King Zhu Shizhen, [Do you have time to chat?]

[Brother-in-law, if you want to chat, I must have time! Should I come over, or will you come to me?]

[I’ll come over.]

Fifteen minutes later, Xu Jin appeared in Yutang King Zhu Shizhen’s study, where Zhu Shizhen had already prepared a jar of fine wine and six exquisite side dishes for Xu Jin.

Sensing Xu Jin’s arrival, Zhu Shizhen eagerly came out and welcomed him inside.

Without any small talk, they poured themselves two bowls of wine and lightly clinked them, downing them in one go.

After three rounds, Yutang King Zhu Shizhen exhaled heavily, saying, "Brother-in-law, why didn’t I realize before how satisfying it is to drink from a bowl? Using a jade cup, even with one sip, doesn’t feel right. Drinking from a bowl is much more enjoyable!"

"You only know if it’s enjoyable after trying it."

Xu Jin glanced at Zhu Shizhen, prompting the latter to activate the array in the study and surround it with the First Layer of Starlight, layering the protection on the entire room.

Under this protection, even a True Monarch squatting on the roof wouldn’t be able to hear their conversation.

"Tell me about the Tongxuan Holy Order," Xu Jin said while picking up a bowl of wine.

After lightly clinking bowls and drinking, Zhu Shizhen explained, "Brother-in-law, on a small scale, the Tongxuan Holy Order is a pathway to enlightenment within the whole Tongxuan Domain; on a grand scale, it’s akin to the Emperor’s presence."

Xu Jin’s eyes slightly shifted. He had acquired a Tongxuan Holy Order, and the information it conveyed was only that it was very valuable, permitting him to become a Saint Heir at Tongxuan Imperial Palace, with several privileges.

But it wasn’t as exaggerated as Zhu Shizhen made it seem.

"Explain further."

"Brother-in-law, the pathway to enlightenment is straightforward. With a Tongxuan Holy Order, one can directly become a Saint Heir at the Tongxuan Imperial Palace. As a White-robed Saint Heir, within ten years, if one can advance to Silver-robed Saint Heir, they can continue cultivating at the palace; otherwise, they must leave, either to fight or to take up a position.

If you are originally a White-robed cultivator, you can directly upgrade to a Silver-robed cultivator.

After our family’s ancestor, Jade Hall True Monarch, passed, the Emperor, appreciating our ancestor’s achievements and courage, bestowed a Tongxuan Holy Order.

This one order has protected our Yutang Royal Mansion for three hundred years.

A hundred years ago, to break through to True Monarch, my father went to the Tongxuan Imperial Palace with the Tongxuan Holy Order, becoming a Saint Heir.

He intended to seize the opportunity to establish himself as a True Monarch and restore the family’s prestige, but unexpectedly met his end!

At this, Yutang King Zhu Shizhen’s expression turned bitter as he poured a bowl of wine on the ground, "My father bore the burden of revitalizing our family, leading a tough life. Despite being a king, he suffered more than most, working diligently every day, rarely indulging in pleasure, leaving me with few siblings."

Xu Jin raised a bowl, lightly clinked it, and drank deeply, "Seems like you’re now burdened with revitalizing the family, doesn’t that mean you also lead a tough life?"

"Not really."

Zhu Shizhen shook his head, "Initially, it was my sister who bore the burden of revitalizing the family! After her path was interrupted, it fell to me.

But by the time it fell to me, everyone knew there was no hope of revitalizing Jade Hall True Monarch Mansion.

What people wanted to see was how long Jade Hall True Monarch Mansion could continue to survive.

When I took over, there were only two tasks left."

"Which two tasks?"

"Indifference and bloodline continuation!

Have more children, and when the great tree of the Yutang True Monarch’s Mansion falls, send them out in advance to see if the Zhu family’s bloodline can be continued."

Hearing this, Xu Jin glared at Zhu Shizhen, "Then why did you drag me onto your sinking ship?"

Zhu Shizhen squeezed out a flattering smile on his chubby face, "Brother-in-law, isn’t this just a desperate attempt? I didn’t expect your divine power to be invincible, your talent unmatched, and unseen in eternity..."

"Stop that, talk about the serious stuff! Continue about the Tongxuan Holy Order." Xu Jin quickly interrupted Zhu Shizhen’s sycophantic performance.

"Brother-in-law, the second function of the Tongxuan Holy Order is that it’s as if the Emperor is present, but this function depends on whose hands it is in."

"How so?" Xu Jin was curious.

"Brother-in-law, haven’t I told you before? The decline of our Yutang True Monarch’s Mansion actually began a hundred years ago.

But a hundred years ago, even if our Yutang True Monarch’s Mansion had no True Monarch overseeing it, and the people within had no hope of becoming a True Monarch, there was still no power daring to annex any Star Domain under our Yutang True Monarch’s Mansion, all because of the Tongxuan Holy Order.

Until my father used up this Tongxuan Holy Order and then died unexpectedly, did parties begin to covertly annex our Yutang True Monarch’s Mansion and make their moves against us.

This is the effect of the Tongxuan Holy Order, as if the Emperor is present.

Unfortunately, my father was too hasty. Upon learning that the Bixuan old thief began to act, he couldn’t hold back; otherwise, that Tongxuan Holy Order could still have protected our Yutang True Monarch’s Mansion for a hundred years of peace." Zhu Shizhen said.

"I don’t quite understand this.

Isn’t it said to be as if the Emperor is present?

As long as your Yutang True Monarch’s Mansion doesn’t use the Tongxuan Holy Order, no one would dare to act, let alone a hundred years, even a thousand years might be possible." Xu Jin expressed his doubt.

"Brother-in-law, it’s not that simple."

Yutang King Zhu Shizhen smiled bitterly, "First, the time is too long. Protecting our Zhu family for two to three hundred years, the favor on the Emperor’s side is enough; wherever, no one will accuse the Emperor of neglecting a meritorious family.

By then, when our Yutang True Monarch’s Mansion declined, it would be merely because our Zhu family descendants were disappointing.

Second, with the time passing, the favor wears off, and those few True Monarch Mansions have made plans.

They find a scapegoat or unlucky fellow to deal with our Zhu family, forcing us to use the Tongxuan Holy Order to appeal to the Emperor.

In such a situation, where a meritorious family uses the Tongxuan Holy Order bestowed by the Emperor to appeal, the Emperor will handle it for sure, and might even kill a batch of people.

But after that?

The favor is used up.

The merits are used up.

The opportunity to appeal directly to the Emperor is also used up.

Once the situation slightly calms down, after a few decades, giving the Emperor face, all parties will open their jaws wide again, and with no scruples, annex us.

By that time, even if the Emperor knows, he definitely won’t interfere.

It’s also considered the natural cycle of the Heavenly Dao."

Saying this, Zhu Shizhen raised a bowl of wine again, "Brother-in-law, this is another effect of the Tongxuan Holy Order. In the hands of someone with merits, it’s an instrument of deterrence as if the Emperor is present. In the hands of ordinary cultivators, it’s a pathway to seek justice and overturn the table.

However, if an ordinary cultivator directly contacts the Emperor using the Tongxuan Holy Order, they usually can’t reach him; the Emperor would delegate it to the Imperial Palace to handle.

But then again, ordinary cultivators generally can’t obtain the Tongxuan Holy Order." Zhu Shizhen explained.

Upon hearing this, Xu Jin suddenly had a thought, "What if the Yutang Royal Mansion gets another Tongxuan Holy Order?"

"Gets another one?"

Zhu Shizhen was suddenly taken aback, "If we obtained it a year ago, it could have ensured our Yutang True Monarch’s Mansion’s peace for a hundred years, but now, with you, brother-in-law, its role isn’t as significant.

Of course, in high-level games, it’s relatively significant."

"High-level games?"

"For instance, it could be used to counter True Monarch Tianzhang. Even if the Dongxuan Star Realm Central Meeting rejected brother-in-law’s application, it could help you take it back.

This thing, in the hands of our Yutang True Monarch’s Mansion, still has quite the deterrent power.

The Emperor isn’t willing to bear the reputation of mistreating a meritorious family." Zhu Shizhen laughed and added, "The Emperor seems to love his reputation a bit."

"If there were a Tongxuan Holy Order, could it restore your sister’s Dao path?" Xu Jin asked.

Hearing this, Yutang King Zhu Shizhen’s expression was startled, looking at Xu Jin with a slightly strange gaze, then shook his head.

"No."

"Oh, then explain the situation regarding your sister’s Dao path severance to me in detail." Xu Jin said.

This was the second purpose he came to chat with Yutang King Zhu Shizhen today.

First, understand clearly, then see if there is a possibility of a solution.

"Brother-in-law, I know what you mean, but my sister’s Dao path severance problem is fundamentally unsolvable."

"Let me hear it first."

In the study room, listening to what Yutang King Zhu Shizhen described, Xu Jin’s face gradually turned grim.

The problem of Princess Zhu Linxiao’s Dao path severance was even more complicated and troublesome than he imagined!