Chapter 878
Tribulation
Time flies, and three months have passed in the blink of an eye. In these three months, Chen Jiu Si has done a lot of things.
First, the establishment of the Imperial Academy was an important place for cultivating talents for the entire Han Empire to ascend to the upper realm.
Therefore, Chen Jie put a lot of effort into it, not only providing the Imperial Academy with institutional guarantees, but also inviting famous masters from all over the world to teach martial arts, including Zhang Sanfeng and Phagpa, two masters at the terrestrial immortal level.
After Zhang Sanfeng and Phagpa spent a month establishing their sect's lineage, they were invited by Chen Jie to the Grand Academy in Dadu.
With the support of the entire nation, the Imperial Academy was completed in just one month; it was a magnificent building.
Chen Jiusi personally issued an imperial edict allocating 3000 mu of land in the southern part of Dadu to the Imperial Academy for the construction of training grounds.
Furthermore, by leveraging its powerful rule-based abilities, it draws upon the spiritual energy of several dragon veins surrounding the capital to radiate into the Imperial Academy, thereby ensuring the academy's abundant spiritual energy and martial arts aura.
The Imperial Academy has a total of twenty-seven palaces, but in the past month, not all of them have been built; only seven main halls have been constructed. At the very center of the Imperial Academy stands a statue of Chen Jiu Si.
After these were completed, Chen Jiusi invited Zhang Sanfeng and Phagpa to the Imperial Academy and held a grand assembly of immortals there. The three terrestrial immortals, Chen Jiusi, Zhang Sanfeng, and Phagpa, would each preach for a day, sharing their teachings with all martial arts practitioners in the world.
Then, five days were set aside for martial arts practitioners from all over the world to ask questions. However, those who could ask questions were all experts at the Fusion God Realm, including Yuan Sanjia, Peng Yingyu, Ni Wenjun, Fang Guozhen, and Chen Xiaohu.
With the three explaining everything without reservation, these powerful cultivators at the Fusion God Realm gained profound insights into martial arts.
Among them, Yuan Sanjia and Peng Yingyu showed signs of breaking through to the fourth level of the Melting God realm.
It is believed that within ten years, both of them will have the opportunity to break through to the fourth level of the Melting God realm, enter the fifth level of the Melting God realm, or even enter the realm of terrestrial immortals.
The opportunity for them to enter the realm of terrestrial immortals was the ascension of Chen Jiu Si, Zhang San Feng, and Ba Si Ba to the upper realm.
Why is that?
The operating principle of the Lesser Thousand Worlds is that only those who reach the pinnacle of the Dao can enter the realm of terrestrial immortals.
Peng Yingyu cannot enter the Land of Immortals because there is a Living Buddha named Phagpa who cultivates Buddhism in the Land of Immortals.
Because this world has a living Buddha, his Laughing Buddha cannot become a terrestrial immortal.
Similarly, Yuan Sanjia's so-called Qimen Dunjia is essentially a derivative of Taoism. He should occupy the position of Tao, and Zhang Sanfeng is one of the Taoist immortals. Therefore, the laws of this world will not allow him to become an immortal.
Now that Phagpa, who held the position of Buddha, and Zhang Sanfeng, who held the position of Tao, have ascended to heaven with Chen Jiu Si, the two vacant positions can be given to Peng Ying Yu and Yuan San Jia.
This is the law of advancement for terrestrial immortals in the Lesser Thousand Worlds, so Chen Jie is paving the way for these two older brothers this time.
If he, Zhang Sanfeng, and Phagpa never ascend to immortality, those two old men might be stuck at the fourth level of the Fusion God realm forever.
This time, not only were they to ascend to immortality, but Chen Jie also allowed them to leave behind their entire lineage and their insights, which was a valuable treasure.
It is important to know that the cultivation insights of a terrestrial immortal are invaluable experiences for any martial artist, including Chen Jiu Si himself. After this discussion among the three, Chen Jie's understanding of the power of laws and his insights into martial arts have been greatly enhanced.
Chen Jie firmly remembered and summarized these improvements. Finally, combining them with his own understanding of martial arts, he engraved them on a stone tablet and left it at the Imperial Academy. This stone tablet was later known as the Human Emperor's Martial Scripture, which benefited future generations.
At Chen Jie's request, Zhang Sanfeng and Phagpa left two scriptures at the Taoist Academy and Buddhist Academy of the Imperial Academy, respectively. These scriptures are considered the supreme classics of the two schools of Buddhism and Taoism and have been passed down to later generations.
Moreover, because of the selfless dedication of Chen Jie, Zhang Sanfeng, and Phagpa, in later generations, every terrestrial immortal who ascends to the upper realm must visit the Imperial Academy and leave behind their understanding of martial arts there.
Therefore, the Imperial Academy became a place revered by martial artists throughout the world in later generations. Here, you can see the true insights into martial arts from countless predecessors.
And just like that, six months passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, a large ship sailed from the Han Dynasty, carrying members of the Han Dynasty's highest authority: the emperor and eighteen dukes.
Of course, these are not the main points; the most important thing is the martial artist above.
There are ten experts at the Fusion God Realm on this large ship today, including two powerful masters at the fourth level of the Fusion God Realm: Peng Yingyu and Yuan Sanjia.
Of course, these two are not the main characters today. The main characters today are three masters who are like immortals on land: Chen Jiu Si, Zhang San Feng, and Phagpa.
The direction this large ship is heading is towards Qianlong Abyss in the South Seas. Today, Chen Jiu Si, Zhang San Feng, and Phagpa will undergo their ascension tribulation at Qianlong Abyss.
The large ship sailed majestically across the South Seas, unstoppable by any force, and no one dared to obstruct this magnificent vessel with its dragon sails.
On the large ship, Zhang Sanfeng closed his eyes and remained silent, meditating in stillness, his aura heavy and profound.
Behind him stood seven disciples of Wudang Mountain, also known as the Seven Heroes of Wudang, whose fame spread far and wide in the martial arts world.
They stood respectfully behind Zhang Sanfeng, feeling the Tai Chi power emanating from him.
Not far away, Phagpa sat there, looking at the sea, gently moving his prayer beads and reciting the Quran.
If he succeeds in overcoming this tribulation, he can ascend to the legendary Buddhist realm. He doesn't know if there are Bodhisattvas or Vajra Buddhas in the Buddhist realm.
Although Phagpa knew that the destination of this ascension was the Tianyuan Continent, it did not stop him from thinking that there might really be a Buddha on the Tianyuan Continent.
Meanwhile, Chen Jiu Si was saying goodbye to his beloved Chen Li, Zhao Ya, and others. He knew he might be gone for a long time and hoped they would take good care of themselves.
At this moment, Zhao Ya looked at Chen Jie and said, "Husband, you don't need to worry about the affairs of the lower realm. Even if you ascend to the upper realm, you must rescue Sister Su, you must."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jie nodded slightly: "Take good care of yourself. Don't worry, I will definitely come back."
Zhao Ya nodded in agreement: "Don't worry about things at home, I'll take care of everything."
Chen Jie said, "I trust you to do things."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ya stepped aside. At this moment, Huang Wan'er stepped forward and said, "Husband? You don't need to worry about things at home. I won't fight with that Zhao guy."
"But my husband, you must promise me. When you reach the Upper Realm, even if you find a new love, don't forget us old friends. I will still be here waiting for you to return."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jie looked at Huang Wan'er and said, "What did you say? What do you mean I would have a new love? And you told me not to forget my old flame?"
Huang Wan'er looked at Chen Jie and said, "I know better than anyone how outstanding my husband is. No matter where he is, he cannot hide his brilliance and will surely attract other women."
"I can't stop this, and I don't want to. I just hope that my husband remembers that in the mortal realm, there is still me, and there is someone surnamed Zhao waiting for you."
As Huang Wan'er spoke, she gently wiped the corner of her eye, tears already streaming down her face.
Chen Jie looked at her and said, "We've been married for so many years, why are you still crying?" "I couldn't help it."
Huang Wan'er spoke up.
Upon hearing this, Chen Jie nodded and said, "Alright, alright, I can't help it."
At this moment, Zhao Ya spoke up: "If you, surnamed Huang, want to cry, go cry somewhere else. Your husband still needs to speak with the Emperor!"
After saying this, Huang Wan'er glared angrily at Zhao Ya and said, "Mind your own business, I don't need you to tell me what to do."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ya didn't even look at Huang Wan'er; these two were truly an unlikely pair.
At this moment, Chen Li stepped forward and saw Chen Jie already sobbing uncontrollably: "Father, rest assured, the Great Han Empire is in my hands, and I will never let it be harmed."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jie nodded slightly and said, "Yes, I'm at ease about that. I trained you, and I know your abilities. If I entrust this country to you, you will definitely be able to govern it well. You have the ability!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Li said, "Father, I can't bear to part with you."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jie said, "I will return once I rescue your mother. You must remember to practice the Four Seasons Celestial Phenomenon Technique that I taught you. I have left the Shennong Staff and the Xuanyuan Sword to you. Use their power to improve quickly. After I ascend, the position of the Earth Immortal occupied by the Human Emperor will be vacant. You have the best chance to enter the Earth Immortal realm. When we ascend to the Upper Realm, the three of us will meet there."
Chen Li nodded upon hearing this and said, "Your subject will definitely do his best."
Chen Jie nodded slightly; he was quite satisfied with this son.
And so, Chen Jie, Zhang Sanfeng, and Phagpa, each with their own different feelings, arrived at Qianlongyuan by large ship.
Upon arriving at Qianlong Abyss, Chen Jie said, "The Immortal Abode is beneath the sea. Experts at the Fusion God Realm and above can accompany me down into the sea to witness the ascension."
After Chen Jie finished speaking, all the land-based immortal realm experts on the ship nodded slightly.
At this time, there were ten terrestrial immortals on the ship.
Including Peng Yingyu, Yuan Sanjia, Fang Guozhen, Ni Wenjun, Chen Xiaohu, Song Yuanqiao, Zhang Cuishan, etc.
The large ship stopped above Qianlong Abyss. At this moment, Chen Jie looked at the people on the ship, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Take care, everyone."
At this moment, the people on the boat slowly knelt down, led by Chen Li.
"Respectfully sending off Emperor Taizu of the Han Dynasty, who ascended to heaven in broad daylight."
The sound spread far and wide, shaking the entire land.
Chen Jie glanced at everyone again and said, "Ascension is not a final farewell. There is no need for you all to be so sad. As long as you work hard, you will all have the opportunity to ascend in the future. We will rebuild the Great Han Empire in the Upper Realm."
After saying this, Chen Jie turned around and didn't look back. The next moment, he released a protective golden light and plunged into the sea. Following him were Zhang Sanfeng, Phasiba, and the ten experts at the Fusion God Realm.
A group of people traveled across the sea and soon found the Dragon Cave. The dragon heard the noise and rushed out of its cave, startling the powerful cultivators at the Fusion God Realm.
However, when the dragon saw Chen Jiu Si's appearance clearly, it immediately stopped and adopted a very respectful posture.
Chen Jie nodded to the dragon, acknowledging its contribution, and then led his men directly into the dragon's cave.
After passing through the stone gate of the Flood Dragon Cave, they saw the Immortal Cave.
Upon seeing this, the experts at the Fusion God Realm were all stunned. What a divine abode!
Chen Jie then looked at the crowd and said, “Master Yuan, Second Brother, you can watch from the foot of the mountain. This ascension passage has accumulated the heavenly tribulations of the terrestrial immortals over the past thousand years. When it descends, it will cause the heavens and the earth to collapse.”
"Although the three of us are prepared, we are still under a lot of pressure. If we succeed, then everyone will be happy. But if we fail to overcome the tribulation, please go back and keep it a secret. Just say that I ascended to the upper realm. Don't tell them that we perished and our souls were destroyed under this heavenly tribulation."
Chen Jie said that although he was powerful now, no one could be sure of victory under the Heavenly Tribulation.
In fact, this ascension channel has accumulated energy for thousands of years, so it must be much more terrifying than imagined.
After hearing Chen Jie's words, Peng Yingyu asked, "Is 94 really that dangerous?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Jie sighed softly and said, "There's nothing in this world that isn't dangerous, but we have to do it even if it's dangerous. Yun Jin is waiting for me."
"Moreover, if we succeed this time, it will also be of great benefit to the future ascendants, because the three of us have consumed the tribulation lightning accumulated over thousands of years, while you will face normal tribulation lightning when you ascend."
Upon hearing this, Peng Yingyu said, "How about..."
Chen Jie knew what Peng Yingyu was going to say, but slowly shook his head and said, "Brother Peng, someone has to do this. Either I will do it or someone else will. Since I can do it, why should I hand it over to someone else?"
"So brother, you don't need to stop me. Although the heavenly tribulation is terrifying, I am confident that I can overcome it. Don't worry, brother."
Seeing Chen Jie's resolute will, Peng Yingyu could no longer persuade him. She could only sigh and say, "Brother is still holding you back. If I were also a terrestrial immortal, I would definitely fight against this heavenly tribulation with you."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jie said, "My elder brother has already taken care of me a lot. Let me pave the way for him this time."
After saying that, Chen Jie looked at Zhang Sanfeng and Phagpa and said, "Are you two ready? We're about to undergo our tribulation!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Sanfeng and Phagpa nodded solemnly and firmly, saying, "Transcend the tribulation!"
After saying this, the three of them slowly made their way up the mountain from the foot of the mountain. This time, they did not use any magic to help them, but simply climbed the mountain step by step.
Peng Yingyu, Yuan Sanjia, and the others watched as the three of them climbed up the mountain step by step, heading straight for the summit.
The mountaintop was still shrouded in thick fog. After Chen Jie and his two companions arrived, he looked at the fog and said to Zhang Sanfeng and Phagpa beside him.
"Are you two ready?"
The two nodded slowly, indicating that they were ready.
Seeing this, Chen Jie raised his hand, and the next moment, the Fire Cloud Pearl appeared in his hand. At the same time, Chen Jie stretched out his hands and made a series of hand seals, sending one spell after another into the Fire Cloud Pearl.
The next moment, the Fire Cloud Pearl emitted a strong flame power, and in an instant, the restriction on the ascension passage was opened, and the clouds on the mountain peak also dispersed.
Rumble, rumble, rumble! The tribulation lightning has arrived! (End of Chapter)