Night, the sky is full of stars.
In the quiet room, Chen Yun did not rush to refine the purple and gold gourd into a talisman.
Because there are more important things for him to complete first.
This matter concerns whether he can successfully cultivate to the realm of the earth.
That's right, it's to quickly comprehend the third stage of "The Inner Dantian Scriptures" by Master Chen.
To enter the realm of the Earthly Immortal, one needs to cultivate a Yuan Shen (Soul Essence).
Without cultivating a Yuan Shen (Soul Essence), one will never be able to cultivate to the realm of the Earthly Immortal.
"I currently have a few original beads. As long as I possess the method to cultivate the essence of the soul, I can utilize these original beads to quickly enhance my cultivation to the realm of Earthly Immortals."
Chen Yun took out the "Song of Breaking Illusion and Correct Path" once again and began to study it.
This research took all night, and there was no progress.
Chen Yun remained calm and composed, spending the following days immersed in studying the third stage of the cultivation technique.
Unfortunately, it seems that Chen Yun has fallen into a bottleneck where haste makes waste, and he is unable to comprehend the third stage cultivation technique.
...
Five years of time, gone in a flash.
The power of the Qi-refining medicine within Chen Yun's body had long been completely assimilated, propelling his cultivation to the brink of the late Human Immortal realm, but he was still just a hair's breadth short.
During these five years, the situation of the world had undergone significant changes.
Firstly, Emperor Li Congke of the Later Tang dynasty, after ascending to the throne, made a series of foolish moves that led to the rebellion of Shi Jingtang.
After Li Congke ascended the throne, he appointed Shi Jingtang as the Military Governor of Hedong, the Guardian of Yanjing, and the overall commander of Han and Tartar cavalry and infantry troops in Datong, Zhenwu, Zhangguo, Weisai, and other military areas.
Although Shi Jingtang helped Li Congke eliminate the threat of Li Congke's brother Li Congke, he did not trust him and instead treated him as the biggest threat, trying every means to transfer him away from his stronghold in Hedong.
After attending Li Zisong's funeral in the capital, Shi Jingtang dare not request to return, fearing that Li Congke would become suspicious. Therefore, he was always frowning, and added to that, he was sick at the time. Eventually, he became so thin that his bones were exposed and his skin hung loosely from them, no longer looking like a human.
His wife, Li Shi, hurriedly beseeched Empress Dowager Cao to intercede with Li Congke, asking him to allow Shi Jingtang to return.
Although Li Congke was not the biological son of Empress Dowager Cao, she had treated him like her own child since childhood. Seeing Shi Jingtang's condition, she estimated that he would not pose a significant threat and thus allowed him to return to Hedong as a favor.
Unexpectedly, this time was like releasing a tiger back into the mountains, and the Later Tang dynasty was destroyed by him.
After returning to Hedong, Shi Jingtang became even more cautious in his defenses while also secretly accumulating strength to counteract.
In May of the Third Year of the Later Tang dynasty, the court changed Shi Jingtang's title to that of the Military Governor of Yanzhou, promoted him to Duke Zhaobing, and bestowed upon him the name "Pillar-Supporting, Run-Initiating, Correct and Erect Benefactor".
Following this, an imperial edict was issued to urge Shi Jingtang to take up his post in Yanzhou. This stimulation led Shi Jingtang to dispatch Sang Weihuan to collude with the Khitans and become a son emperor, thereby earning him the curse of posterity for centuries.
Shi Jingtang initially feigned illness and did not leave, then requested that Li Congke cede the throne to the biological son of Li Siyuan, Li Congke. He argued that Li Congke was a foster son and should not inherit the throne.
Li Congke then ordered to remove all official positions of Shi Jingtang and dispatched troops to attack him. He commanded Zhang Jieda to lead troops to attack Taiyuan.
An Zongrong, An Yuanxin, and An Shenxin led their troops to provide support. Zhang Wandi and others led their troops to surrender.
During this month, the besieging troops outside the city fought very fiercely. Shi Jingtang personally blocked flying arrows and rocks, although the people were determined, the food supply in the city was gradually running out.
Shi Jingtang had a plan ready. Seeing that the troops had surrounded the city and his own forces were insufficient, he planned to seek help from the Khitan emperor Beisi De'guang and promised him to cede the 16 Zhou states in northern China to the Khitans, pay large tribute annually, and refer to himself as the son of a country.
Liu Zhiyuan, known as the Founding Emperor of the Later Han dynasty, believed that the conditions were too disgraceful and there was no need to promise so much, but Shi Jingtang went against the wishes with the support of Sang Weihuan.
Just when Yefang Deguang, the Khitan Emperor, was worried about not having an opportunity to invade south, he was overjoyed to lead his troops from Yanmen Pass to save Shi Jingtang. In the end, he sneak attacked and defeated the Later Tang army by a large margin, killing over ten thousand people.
In November of the first year of Tianfu, the Heavenly King of the Khitans, Beisi De'guang, enthroned Shi Jingtang as Emperor. He changed the year to Tianfu and named his country Jin. The Khitan ruler stripped off his own clothes and cape and conferred them upon Shi Jingtang.
Shi Jingtang then ascended the throne in Liulin.
Subsequently, Shi Jingtang ceded a large part of the territory of the Sixteen Prefectures to the Khitans.
Ultimately, the Later Tang dynasty met its demise.
The time period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms has arrived at the rule of the Later Jin dynasty.
In addition, besides the change of dynasty in the Central Plains, some other important events occurred.
For instance, Xu Zhigaor changed his name to Li Sheng, changed the country's name to Tang, and is known as the Southern Tang and Min. Guangpo was renamed in After Shu and Dali was established by the Dali regime.
Among these important events, there was one significant incident that would later affect the overall structure of the world.
That's right, "Gao Lianghe Chē Shén" has been born!
……
On this day, at dawn.
originally still wanting to comprehend the third stage cultivation technique, Chen Yun suddenly felt a sense of unease, as if he was about to "continue to be confused" and something bad would happen.
He suddenly woke up and realized, "When one rushes, one does not reach the goal. Now I am too focused on cultivating my qi and ignoring my heart, and I have begun to be somewhat obsessed."
Chen Yun knew he could no longer continue to meditate.
He decided to ease his mind, perhaps by doing something.
Thoughts in mind, he looked towards the south, curious to see how Zhao Kangyin was faring.
On seeing this, Chen Yun's expression turned peculiar.
Over these years, Chen Yun hasn't paid much attention to Zhao Kuangyin.
He never thought that Zhao Kuangyin would leave Luoyang with his parents and is now in Kaizhou.
The most crucial matter is, Zhao Guangyi was also born.
Looking at Zhao Kuangyin's mother Du, it seems she has encountered war and chaos, and is carrying two baskets on her shoulders with a pole.
In the baskets, Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Guangyi, in their respective teenage years and infant periods, are hiding.
By touching his fingers and calculating, Chen Yun roughly knows what has happened.
If Zhao Kuangyin did not hide, he might have been conscripted as a soldier.
Therefore, Zhao Kuangyin, despite being a teenager, hides in the baskets, allowing his mother Du to carry them.
Chen Yun furrowed his brows, "Zhao Kuangyin is in danger. No, I have to lend him a hand."
Thinking of this, Chen Yun's body gradually disappears, and he suddenly appears outside the Xian Prefecture city.
……
Looking ahead, he saw the chaos of war and numerous refugees escaping.
Chen Yun couldn't help but sigh.
When prosperity arises, the common people suffer.
When a dynasty falls, the common people suffer.
Indeed, it is always the common people who suffer in the end.
Suddenly, he noticed a group of soldiers surrounding some people in the front, and Du was exactly in the crowd.
Chen Yun furrowed his brows. Now that he had achieved immortality, he couldn't just intervene in the affairs of ordinary soldiers and officials.
He was about to use his great magic to move Du away.
Suddenly, Chen Yun noticed an old acquaintance in the distance.
Upon seeing this person, Chen Yun's eyes flickered, and he immediately sent out his consciousness, "Chen Tuan, old friend, it's been a long time. How have you been recently?"
That middle-aged man, dressed in a mix of Confucian and Taoist clothing, suddenly turned to look at Chen Yun.
He flashed his body to Chen Yun's side, trying to ask in a tentative manner, "May I ask my friend, who are you?"
Chen Yun smiled at him, "Remember when we met at the inn? Don't you recall?"
Chen Tuan suddenly realized, bowing and bowing respectfully, "Chen Tuan has seen the Immortal."
Chen Yun glanced up and down, "It's been decades since we last saw each other. You've already reached the middle level of the Master's realm. Not bad."
Upon hearing this, Chen Tuan couldn't help but smile wryly.
At the time when they first met, Chen Tuan's cultivation level was slightly inferior to Chen Yun's.
Never thought that decades had passed, and Chen Yun had already achieved immortality.
And he, Chen Tuan, had only reached the middle level of the Master's realm.
At this moment, Chen Tuan had a feeling of "competing with others to be killed by others."
Chen Yun seemed to sense Chen Tuan's inner fluctuations and whispered, "Cultivation is for one's own improvement, not comparison with others."
Chen Tuan suddenly woke up to the truth, bowed deeply, and said, "Thank you, Teacher Chen."
Chen Yun smiled and said, "Since you have received my favors, will you help me do something?"
Chen Tuan said, "The command of Master Chen cannot be disobeyed."
Chen Yun nodded and pointed at Du in the crowd, "Did you see that woman among the crowd?"
Chen Tuan followed the direction and saw, "Yes, I see her."
Chen Yun said, "She has an old acquaintance with me. I cannot see her die without saving her. However, since I have achieved immortality now, I am not allowed to interfere in earthly affairs. Please go over and disperse the soldiers for me so that this woman can safely escape."
Chen Tuan stared at Du with some doubt, "Teacher, I am quite proficient in the art of observation. Why do I see such an intense Dragon's Qi in this woman?"
Chen Yun laughed awkwardly and said, "Are you really seeing Dragon's Qi in this woman, or are you seeing it from the two children in the baskets?"
Chen Tuan carefully looked at it and found it to be true.
Only then did he realize the vast gap between himself and immortals like Chen Yun.
Chen Tuan blushed, then promptly went to carry out Chen Yun's task.
Chen Yun had been watching that direction.
It must be said that Chen Tuan seems to have gained a great reputation over the years. As he walked over, he didn't need to use any special skills; he merely declared his identity, and the soldiers bowed respectfully and then left in obedience.
When Du saw the soldiers disperse, she didn't run away with the rest of the refugees.
Instead of running away, she came to Chen Tuan and thanked him, "Thank you very much for saving my life."
Chen Tuan laughed heartily and said, "Don't say there is no celestial emperor in the world today; two true dragons on a pole carry together."
After saying that, he turned around and walked back to Chen Yun's side.
As Du walked past Chen Yun, she was all prepared to leave.
Suddenly, she noticed it was Chen Yun, so she hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed, "The humble woman Du greets the Immortal."
At this time, from the basket behind, Zhao Kuangyin also cautiously peeked out and shouted happily, "Chen Xuetong, how are you here?"
Chen Yun firstly lifted his hand, allowing Du to stand up, and then looked at Zhao Kuangyin with a full face of smiles, "Scholar, I miss you a bit. I especially came to see you."
Zhao Kuangyin quickly jumped out of the basket and said warmly, "Scholar, it's been years since we last saw each other. I've already become strong in martial arts. I won't be afraid of you scolding my mother anymore in the future. If you dare scold her, I'll hit you!"
Chen Yun was obviously too busy to go to complain about his mother-in-law.
Unsurprisingly, it should have been Chen Yun's avatar, Chen Er, who had complained about Du to his mother.
Of course, Zhao Kuangyin used a "warm" tone, but in fact, he was expressing that he had grown a lot over these years, and it was not really a threat to "teacher."
Then...
Hm, Zhao Kuangyin was scolded by Du and even got a few slaps on the buttocks.
Chen Yun and Chen Tuan both laughed heartily. They all shook their heads over there, thinking that Zhao Kuangyin was a clever person.
Chen Yun was certainly not going to hold a grudge against Zhao Kuangyin. After all, the latter had once been the "Thunderbolt Great Sage," and Chen Yun had benefited from him.
The two did not pay any more attention to Zhao Kuangyin and left gracefully, riding the wind.
Just now, the fierce Zhao Kuangyin saw this scene and his pupil enlarged suddenly. Then his head involuntarily shrank, and he dared not speak so boldly again.
(The end of this chapter)
