Only at the Mahayana Stage Does the Reversal System Appear - Chapter 81

Chapter 81 Changes in Zhonghe Hall

Seeing that he was about to officially join the sect and become a core believer, responsible for spreading the teachings, Jiang Li decided not to play along.

He had gathered enough intelligence and knew the two conditions for obtaining the power of merit: one was to kill someone, and the other was to believe that the Venerable was the only one. After listening to the storytelling of “The Passion of Moke,” Jiang Li felt no need to play along.

“Master? Why are you asking this?”

“I admire the Master for having such good dreams, for dreaming of the Venerable Shenzang. I wanted to ask what position he sleeps in. I want to try it, too.”

“How dare you!” Master Feng shouted. This person dared to disrespect the Master.

Before he could finish his sentence, Master Feng saw Jiang Li gently press his hand, and space solidified. These people were unable to move, not even to blink!

Not only the few people in front of Jiang Li, but the entire secret realm had been frozen by his use of space!

“Uncle Jiang, we haven’t joined the sect yet,” Ji Kongkong said with a lingering feeling.

“If I let you join the sect, your father would chase me down and chop me down, only to be beaten back by me. You wouldn’t want to see your father like that, would you?”

Ji Kongkong blinked, finding the scene Uncle Jiang described quite amusing.

“Come, let’s go back in time. Where did the murderer you saw go after arriving here?”

Ji Kongkong disappeared and reappeared, nervously addressing Jiang Li, “I saw him enter the main hall, cut through space, and leave…”

Cut through space and leave?

Jiang Li pondered. Ji Kongkong’s words were simple, but this wasn’t something a common cultivator could accomplish. Cutting through space wouldn’t allow one to return directly to the Jiuzhou world; rather, one would have to fly a long distance through the void, a process that required navigating massive turbulent winds. Even a cultivator in the Tribulation Crossing Stage wouldn’t be able to return safely to Jiuzhou!

There were only a few Tribulation Crossing Stages in Jiuzhou, and Jiang Li was familiar with them all. Who could it be? Or was there another Tribulation Crossing Stage he wasn’t aware of? The transition

from the Fusion Stage to the Tribulation Crossing Stage required a massive celestial tribulation, felt throughout the entire Jiuzhou continent. It was impossible for someone to achieve this quietly.

No, that wasn’t right. There was a way.

Jiang Li suddenly remembered that the power of merit could directly elevate a cultivator in the Fusion Stage to the Tribulation Crossing Stage, without the need for a Heavenly Tribulation!

The Heavenly Tribulation is a test for the cultivator, while the power of merit is a reward for the cultivator; the two can counteract each other!

Just as Jiang Li was figuring this out, Ji Kongkong continued, “…Also, I see the future, and this place will transform into a void.”

As Ji Kongkong spoke, the entire secret realm cracked and suddenly split apart!

Oh no!

Jiang Li instantly understood what was happening and protected Ji Kongkong. Just as he tried to protect the Shenzang Sect leaders, the secret realm completely shattered and disappeared!

The speed of the secret realm’s rupture was so fast that it took less than a thought!

Jiang Li only managed to protect Ji Kongkong. Everyone and everything in the secret realm was exposed to the void, and before they could even scream for help, they were torn to pieces by the turbulent wind, leaving not even a trace.

Only the mysterious statue of the Shenzang Venerable remained unscathed in the turbulent wind, simply drifting away.

The secret realm is like a small world, incredibly resilient. Destroying it instantly would be impossible, even for those in the Tribulation Crossing stage.

Unless the other party has been planning this for a long time and has made extensive preparations!

Jiang Li protected Ji Kongkong, his face gloomy and terrifying. He prepared to return to Jiuzhou, but his progress was slow.

This was a conspiracy against him. If he were alone, he could easily return, but he also had to protect Ji Kongkong amidst the turbulent winds, which slowed him down.

The other party had calculated that he would seek help from the Zhou family. Whether it was Ji Zhi or Ji Kongkong, they both needed his protection in the void.

The other party didn’t intend to kill him, but simply wanted to delay his return to Jiuzhou!

…

“‘Exhortation to Punish Yu Yin’? It’s truly an interesting article, my dear Lord Zhao.”

Empress Yu Yin of Tianyuan sat high on the cold throne, ignoring the ministers in the hall. Her slightly pale face was expressionless, neither joy nor anger.

A few hours ago, the Minister of Rites, on Yu Yin’s behalf, issued an order summoning all the ministers to the Zhonghe Hall for court.

The Minister of Rites supported the former Tianyuan Imperial Family. This couldn’t have been Yu Yin’s intention, but rather the former Tianyuan Imperial Family’s.

Everyone knew this was a showdown; the victors would be victorious and the losers would be defeated today. Though General Che Wu was dead, the troops he brought back were still being mobilized by other generals armed with imperial decrees. It was unclear whether these decrees were genuine.

The name of the court was in fact a matter of choosing sides.

As expected, upon entering court, the Minister of Rites presented a memorial, stating that citizens across the dynasty had spontaneously posted “An Edict to Punish Yu Yin” and read it aloud in the hall. He concluded by a resounding request that Empress Tianyuan obey the will of the people and return the throne to the Imperial Family.

He didn’t mention the former Imperial Family.

“Please, Empress Tianyuan, obey the will of the people and return the throne to the Imperial Family.”

“Please, Empress Tianyuan, obey the will of the people and return the throne to the Imperial Family.”

As soon as the Minister of Rites finished speaking, several ministers echoed in unison. The others hesitated for a moment, then joined in their shouting. The Empress’s weakness was evident to anyone with a discerning eye.

Of course, there were also those who stood by and observed with disdain, believing that if the Empress could survive the rebellion and recover from her injuries, she would only become stronger.

They didn’t care who became the Tianyuan Emperor; they simply followed the strongest.

“Zhao Nian! Are you plotting a rebellion?” The Minister of Personnel stepped forward and angrily accused the Minister of Rites, “The former imperial family was weak, incompetent, and indecisive. Do you want someone like that to be Emperor?”

“It’s not my opinion; it’s the will of the people,” the Minister of Rites replied calmly. “The Empress is cruel and inhumane. The Prince An, who possesses both strength and gentleness, should be the

next in line.” “According to the will of the people?” The Tianyuan Empress gave a rare smile and coughed softly, a morbid beauty that no one cared to admire.

The Empress was indeed at her weakest, and the Minister of Rites felt reassured. If he had said such words under normal circumstances, the Empress would have personally executed him in the palace.

“You cannot represent the will of the people, and I don’t care about their will. The Tianyuan Dynasty has been established in Jiuzhou for more than ten thousand years. It has always been the case that whoever is stronger has the final say. When has it ever listened to the will of the people?”

A handsome man in golden armor walked into the hall. The guards outside the hall seemed to be useless. It was Prince An, the former leader of the royal family who was not allowed to attend court.

“My dear Lord Zhao, I’ve long told you that the Empress won’t fall for this.

It’s better to just resort to force.” “Prince An is absolutely right.” The Minister of Rites treated

Prince An with respect and bowed before leaving. “You’re not qualified, who else will come?” Yu Yin waved her hand in disdain at Prince An, looking down on him who was also in the Fusion Stage.

Prince An was furious: “Since the Empress is interested, how dare Kang An disobey!”

Following Prince An’s order, figures lined up alongside him.

“The Grand Elder of the Five Thunders Orthodox Sect greets Empress Tianyuan.”

“King Qiongqi of the Bai Ze Dynasty greets Empress Tianyuan.”

“The Leader of the Changkong Sect greets Empress Tianyuan.”

“The Lord of Yunmeng Lake greets Empress Tianyuan.”

“General Shenwei greets Empress Tianyuan.”

Empress Tianyuan stood up, a blush rising on her pale, beautiful face, as if she was angry at being betrayed by these people, but also as if she was excited by their arrival.

(End of this chapter)