544: Chapter 544 Two Missions

In Shuntian Prefecture, in the northern mountain range that stretches from east to west, the northern side of the mountain is rugged with withered vegetation and barren land for thousands of miles, while the southern side is picturesque with lush greenery and blooming wildflowers.

On a cliff, a mountain spring falls from the sky, forming a hundred-meter-high waterfall, creating a rain-mist forest world around it—it is truly spectacular!

At this moment, a figure stealthily emerged from a mountain platform at a corner of the waterfall. He wore a felt hat and plain clothes, but his face possessed an extraordinary temperament, exuding an air of wealth and nobility. Upon closer inspection, it was actually the Emperor Ming himself!

He looked up at the sky and murmured, "They should be arriving soon..."

A moment later, a silver flying shadow appeared in the distant sky. After a few flickers, the shadow reached the top of the waterfall. With a "whoosh," the shadow vanished, and two figures descended from the sky—it was Long Yuan and Prince An!

"Greetings, Imperial Grandfather (Father)!" the two of them said as they bowed simultaneously.

"Rise, rise quickly!" The Emperor Ming beamed with joy upon seeing them.

With these two by his side, the Emperor Ming felt a complete sense of security. Even if a Heavenly God of the Sea Race stood before him, he would have nothing to fear...

"It's rare for Father to come out for some fresh air, but we've detected many birds nearby. To be safe, let's head inside quickly!" Prince An said.

"Alright! Let's go!" The Emperor Ming nodded, turning to lead the two toward the interior of the platform...

Arriving before a rock wall, he reached out and moved something. A stone door opened, and the three of them walked inside...

A mountain path appeared before them. Although it was somewhat cramped, it was illuminated by the faint light of night pearls. With the cultivation of the three, they could see clearly. They moved quickly along the stone path. Over an hour later, they arrived at another stone wall. After the Emperor Ming performed another set of actions, a stone door opened, and they stepped through!

Prince An's eyes lit up. He saw a space that wasn't very large, but it contained about ten rooms. It could store a large amount of food and fresh water, enough for the Emperor Ming to live here for a long time.

He knew this was the underground world of the Great Ming Imperial Palace, and this space was at the lowest level. Long Yuan had previously used a Formation to reinforce and hide it to prevent it from being discovered by a Golden Core Expert of the Tianji Pavilion.

The Emperor Ming opened a door. The interior was decorated with a strong sense of technology. Seeing everything around him, Prince An felt as if he had entered another world. He couldn't quite understand most of the things there, and he couldn't help but feel a slight sense of panic...

Fortunately, Long Yuan was there; he was the one who had set this up. It was a consciousness upload device. This device did not come from a heretical organization but was a new version produced by Future City after researching and improving upon materials obtained from the heretical organizations.

He explained everything to Prince An in detail, not missing a single point. Finally, he personally performed a consciousness upload for the Emperor Ming and recorded the entire process on video to make it easier for Prince An to learn and explore on his own later.

This was his main task for coming today. Another task was giving the Emperor Ming an immortal Cultivation Technique called the "Eternal Spring Technique." This technique did not seek powerful combat strength but emphasized self-nourishment and regulating one's breath, making it perfect for the Emperor Ming's wood-attribute cultivation Aptitude.

The reason the Emperor Ming could greatly exceed the Lifespan of a martial general was actually due to the support of this Aptitude. The wood attribute possessed the most vital energy. If practiced well, it could also improve one's level in Alchemy and Medical Skills, and one's Lifespan would be longer than those with other attributes.

Receiving this Cultivation Technique, the Emperor Ming was overjoyed. Now he could also Cultivate to become an immortal!

If he could extend his Lifespan through immortal cultivation, he wouldn't want to use this consciousness upload for Rebirth. After all, in his eyes, that method was still a bit too Xuanhuan. People of Great Ming were still accustomed to improving their cultivation and extending their Lifespan through cultivation; this was an understanding carved into their bones.

"Imperial Grandfather, here are some Spirit Stones, enough for you to Cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage. However, immortal cultivation requires gradual progress. Wood-attribute techniques, in particular, emphasize nourishing life and the spirit. Therefore, you must not be impatient or push yourself too hard. Just Cultivate slowly as the technique dictates. Sometimes, slow is actually fast!" As Long Yuan spoke, he waved his hand, and a large chest appeared. When he opened the lid, it shimmered with spiritual light—there were more Spirit Stones than one could count!

"Ah... so many?!" Both the Emperor Ming and Prince An were stunned. Where did so many Spirit Stones come from on Blue Star?

Long Yuan smiled and said, "These Spirit Stones were actually obtained from the spoils of Blood Wolf Hall and Shadow Moon Hall. Didn't they discover a Spirit Stone mine in Shan Feng Forest? After they dug them out, I robbed them!"

"Is that so?! No, so many Spirit Stones would also be very helpful for your cultivation. You should use them. I will just Cultivate slowly!" the Emperor Ming said excitedly.

"Your grandson does not lack these few Spirit Stones. Imperial Grandfather is the one who needs them most right now. Only when your cultivation improves will you not have to fear those with ill intentions and be able to keep the officials in check!" Long Yuan said.

Prince An also said from the side, "Long Yuan is right! Father, please accept them! Besides, I might also leave Blue Star. When that time comes, you will have to rely on yourself!"

"What?! You're leaving too?!" the Emperor Ming asked urgently.

Prince An explained the matter regarding how the Tianji Pavilion might forcibly take him away, then added, "Of course, this hasn't been confirmed yet, but we must prepare a backup plan. Otherwise, once it happens, it will be too late!"

The Emperor Ming's expression shifted. Finally, he sighed, "Indeed! Very well, then I shall accept these Spirit Stones. I hope everything is still in time!"

Prince An smiled and said, "Don't worry! Before that, Long Yuan and I will eliminate all unstable factors within the country. In the future, Father will only have to face other countries, exotic beasts, and the Sea Race. All of these can be resolved through cooperation with Xuanji Tower!"

"Oh? You mean..." the Emperor Ming said, having a sudden realization.

Prince An nodded and said solemnly, "Father, rest assured. Our trip this time is to suppress those four heirs to the throne. Additionally, the Three Great Heretical Cults are also one of our targets. As for other countries, exotic beasts, and the Sea Race, Long Yuan has another plan that he hopes to complete before leaving Blue Star!"

"How do you plan to deal with them?" the Emperor Ming asked with a slight tremble in his voice.

Prince An looked at Long Yuan. Long Yuan pondered and said, "I will take them away! Because even if we imprison them, there are risks; after all, their subordinates haven't been idle. Only by taking them away can we end the ambitions of those below them. Additionally, the Xu Family, Qi Family, and Geng Family, who are on good terms with me, as well as the Kunlun Sect, Fahua Temple, and Tianyi Sect, are all helpers of the Imperial Family. With their assistance, the situation in Great Ming will remain controllable!"

The Emperor Ming breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. "Good! Go ahead and do it. Try not to make a scene. Just let me know when it's done; I'll know how to explain it to the court officials!"

"Yes!" the two responded in unison.

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