And so Chen Yun demonstrated his great magic to overthrow the carrier of the tiger old immortal.

    He retracted his six zhang golden body, and his physique returned to its original imposing and towering full posture.

    Chen Yun turned his head to look at Chang Erye, smiling and said, "Old Brother Chang, the rest is up to you. The Taoist will prepare to return to the Imperial Capital now."

    Chang Erye was not dare to delay, blindly saying, "Please follow the instructions of the master."

    It is important to know that Chang Erye is an immortal, and now he is following Chen Yun's instructions with the reply "please follow the instructions of the master," it can be imagined that his heart has great admiration for Chen Yun.

    After speaking, Master Chang Erye once again enveloped himself in a misty green aura and surged towards the Dharma Master and the Great Shaman of Heshi.

    Chen Yun, on the other hand, returned to the camp and bid farewell to Ye Luo Hong Gu and others. He was preparing to leave.

    The crowd saw that Chen Yun was about to bid farewell, so they rushed forward to express their gratitude and sympathies.

    Master Yi Nuo said, "Master Chen, your great magic is boundless. It is a great fortune for me to witness your prowess today."

    Chen Yun modestly said, "Although the Tiger Old Immortal did not truly manifest his true body, I am fortunate enough to have slightly better results, and I am grateful that I have not failed in my mission."

    Teng Li, the sacrificial master, approached with admiration, "Your cultivation is profound and has long reached the peak of mastery. I fear I can only aspire to follow in your footsteps in this lifetime."

    As he spoke, he sighed heavily, "Alas, it seems that Mr. Chen is about to become a immortal and ascend to heaven. As an out-of-body immortal at the doorway, I can only become the Weeping King after death and cannot truly attain enlightenment."

    The shaman of the ancestral spirits is different from the standard Daoist cultivation method, relying more on the ancestors at the door. Generally, when cultivating to the teaching master level in later stages, it is impossible to make further progress, and it only has strength but a life expectancy that is not much longer than that of ordinary people.

    The primary reason is that the stronger the shaman's own power, the stronger the power of the immortal spirits that can possess them.

    Immortals like Teng Li Sacrificial Master are generally associated with the Xiulai Yeye.

    But he will not easily invite an immortal spirit to possess his body, as this could easily reduce his own lifespan.

    In general, after a shaman passes away, there are several possible destinies for them.

    The first is for those who have committed evil deeds, they will be judged by the earthly realm with one level of punishment added, and will be reincarnated as animals or plants to cleanse their sins.

    The second is for those who have done good deeds, who will often be protected by the ancestral spirits at the door, remaining in the spirit hall to become a Weeping King. They will continue to fight for the hall and help immortals find their next shaman.

    The third and fourth types are very tragic, being thrown into hell or becoming lonely ghosts forever unable to turn over. This kind of fate usually occurs when the sins are too deep to be wiped out.

    Of course, if enough good deeds are accumulated, one can become a "Ancestral God," or with the help of the spirit hall, enter the temple and become a subordinate deity of a true immortal.

    Chen Yun naturally can hear from Teng Li Sacrificial Master's words that he has accumulated quite a bit of good fortune, but it is not enough to become a god.

    He said to Teng Li Sacrificial Master, hinting at something else, "Accumulating good deeds often occurs in an instant, and it does not necessarily have to be about benefiting the world."

    Teng Li Sacrificial Master suddenly awoke to the truth, bowed deeply, and said, "Thank you, Master Chen, for pointing me to the right path."

    At this time, Ye Hong Gu and Ye Chazhekou walked forward with respectful faces.

    Ye Hong Gu was very enthusiastic and said, "Thank you, Master Chen, for using your great magic to help us clear the obstacles. I would appreciate it if you could stay for a few days more so that I can properly thank you."

    "General, your kindness is appreciated," said Chen Yun with a polite refusal, adding without any formality, "I warn you that after breaching the city, treat the citizens well. Remember, what you sow today will be the fruit you reap tomorrow, and you may not be able to bear the consequences."

    Ye Hong Gu was known for his cruelty. If a ordinary person dared to say such words to him, he might have been angry long ago. However, the one saying these words was Chen Yun. He not only did not show any anger but even nodded repeatedly and expressed his willingness to treat the citizens well.

    Chen Yun did not respond to Ye Hong Gu anymore, instead, he looked at the cultivators like Zhang Zhu and Zhu Wan, "The affairs here have been settled. I will leave now. I hope that after you have established your achievements, you can return to the purity of practice."

    Speaking, Chen Yun extended his hand towards the direction of Wurige, and the dingpo spirit staff originally held by a middle-aged cultivator immediately flew over, disappearing before everyone's eyes at the moment it touched his palm.

    Before, he had already sensed that this treasure was very likely related to his own path to attain immortality, so he gave Wu Rige the opportunity to use this treasure in the distance, just to confirm his thoughts.

    After testing the power of this treasure, Chen Yun roughly understood that this "Dingpo God Staff" indeed could help him become an immortal, so he definitely had to take it.

    As for whether the owner of this treasure would come looking for him later, Chen Yun was not worried at all. By the time the other party came looking, he would likely have already become an immortal.

    "Respectfully bidding farewell to Master Chen."

    "Respectfully bidding farewell to Master Chen."

    The cultivators all bowed and thanked, bidding farewell.

    Chen Yun did not say anything more, his hands behind his back, his body gradually turning into streamers and galloping away in the distance.

    In an instant, a brilliant stream of light sliced through the azure sky.

    Just as Chang Erye, who had just subdued Dharma Master Da Ma and Heshi Grand Shaman, looked up and couldn't help but exclaim, "The Daoist True School is extraordinary, unlike ordinary beings. If I can follow Master Chen to attain the Great Law of the Daoist True School, it seems likely that I will be able to truly transcend this life."

    Chang Erye was extremely admiring of Chen Yun, and had made up his mind to report to Lao Li Tai after returning, and then desperately beg Chen Yun to take him as a disciple.

    The Tiger Old Immortal was defeated by Chen Yun.

    Da Ma, Heshi, and Wu Rige were captured.

    The strongest combatants in Xiazhou City have all been destroyed.

    Ye Hong Gu immediately gathered his troops and launched a final charge!

    ......

    Qidan, the Imperial Capital.

    The image of Chen Yun transforming into a stream of light, falling like the sun, deeply touched everyone's eyes in the city.

    In the palace, Emperor Zhao of the Liao Dynasty and a group of ministers were almost finished with their morning audience.

    At this moment, it was less than an hour since Chen Yun had left.

    Seeing that the time was late and most of the affairs had been resolved, the emperor and his ministers were preparing to disperse.

    Emperor Zhao of the Liao Dynasty glanced at his ministers and generals below, asking, "Ministers, is there anything else to report?"

    No one answered, indicating that there were indeed no further matters to report.

    Emperor Zhao of the Liao Dynasty understood, turned his head to look at the standing Minister of Ceremonies beside him.

    The Minister of Ceremonies stepped forward and said in a habitual manner according to the routine, "If there is something to report, please speak up... if not, please withdraw..."

    He had not yet finished speaking.

    Suddenly, a eunuch inside the palace hurriedly reported to a minister to inform them that someone was seeking an audience with him.

    Emperor Zhao of the Liao Dynasty and his ministers, both civil and military, were extremely puzzled, not understanding why the eunuch from the inner palace had such an urgent matter that he had to report during the morning assembly.

    However, the eunuch from the inner palace mentioned that the situation was urgent, and Emperor Zhao and his ministers could not neglect it, so they let someone lead the eunuch in.

    Emperor Zhao of the Liao Dynasty looked at the eunuch after he performed his obeisance and asked, "Han Gongxiao, what urgent matter brings you to the court?"

    All the civil and military officials looked towards the eunuch who was surnamed Han.

    Han Gongxiao was extremely shocked and said, "Your Majesty, Mr. Chen has already transformed into a stream of light and returned to the Lao Jen Pavilion. His disciple Liu Xuanying reported that Mr. Chen has destroyed all the cultivators in Xiazhou City!"

    "What?!"

    "In less than an hour, Master Chen not only went from here to Xiazhou and returned, but also defeated all the cultivators in Xiazhou City?"

    "Wow, Master Chen's profound arts are truly incredible and unbelievable."

    The civil and military officials murmured in disbelief.

    These people had previously known that Chen Yun was a high-ranking Taoist of the authentic school, and that his cultivation might be rather profound. However, his behavior and attitude was considered "arrogant," such as requiring Emperor Zhao of the Liao Dynasty to visit the Laojun Pavilion three times, and making him wait for more than two hours before seeing him, which angered many officials with real power.

    Therefore, at the morning assembly today, Emperor Zhao of the Liao Dynasty intended to confer upon Chen Yun the title of "Protector of the Nation Grand Master," and it was only when all the civil and military officials lowered their heads in silence that they showed their resistance.

    Who would have thought that before the morning was over, Chen Yun would make such a spectacular achievement.

    Lu Guogong couldn't help but take a small breath.

    The Tihin of Ye Hatan couldn't help but recall the scene at the Lao Jun Pavilion yesterday. He was sweating profusely now.

    The remaining civil and military ministers, almost without exception, couldn't help but be secretly shocked.

    Emperor Zhao of the Liao Dynasty was overjoyed and made a quick decision: "Initially, I proposed to confer the title of 'Protector of the Nation Grand Master' upon Mr. Chen, but the decision has not been made yet. Today, I bring up the old issue again. Ministers, who among you supports it, and who opposes it?"

    Who supports it? Who opposes it?

    At this time, who dares to oppose it?

    "Your Majesty, I agree."

    "Yes, I believe it is proper to confer the title of 'Protector of the Nation Grand Master' upon Mr. Chen."

    "Hehe, who opposed the conferring of the title 'Protector of the Nation Grand Master' upon Mr. Chen just now? I have been advocating for it from the start."

    The group of civil and military ministers suddenly changed their tone, where was there the former silent resistance, one after another eagerly expressed their consent, as if afraid that they would be held responsible by the powerful and omnipotent Master Chen if they spoke up late.

    Even Ye Lihua, who had initially been the most opposed to conferring the title of 'Protector of the Nation Grand Master' upon Chen Yun, stepped forward eagerly and said aloud, "Your Majesty, I believe that merely conferring the title of 'Protector of the Nation Grand Master' upon Mr. Chen may not fully reflect our respect for him. Therefore, I propose that it would be best to establish a temple in his honor where we can offer incense and prayers."

    Wow!

    Are you, Ye Lihua, learning the art of 'Huayang Opera's Quick Changes in Expression'?

    Lu Guogong looked down on Ye Lihua with a deep sense of disdain for someone who changes direction with the wind.

    He secretly huffed in disdain, and immediately stood up straight with unwavering moral courage, "Well, let me take charge of this matter then. I will make sure that the craftsmen work diligently to carve Mr. Chen's statue as soon as possible, and complete the construction of the shrine within a short period of time."

    Fine, Lu Guogong was also convinced.

    Emperor Zhao of the Liao Dynasty glared at the group of civil and military officials who changed their course with the wind, secretly cursing them in his heart. Look at these scoundrels, when he first proposed to confer the title of 'Protector of the Nation Grand Master' upon Chen Yun, they were all silent and unresponsive. Now that they know that Mr. Chen's great arts have caused a stir in the world, they all suddenly change their attitudes?

    ...

    On the other side, at the Lao Jun Pavilion.

    In the tranquil room, Chen Yun had just used the art of "swordsmanship" to take control of the Dingpo God Staff.

    Suddenly, outside the door, Liuhailian Chan lightly knocked and said, "Master, officials from the court have come to confer the title of 'Protector of the Nation Grand Master' upon you. Should you go out to receive the edict?"

    Chen Yun glanced at the door, and said indifferently, "I will not accept it. You should return the message to the emperor that as a hermit of the mountains and fields, I am accustomed to idleness and leisure. I can occasionally offer advice to the emperor, but I do not accept the position of 'Protector of the Nation Grand Master.' Furthermore, recently avoid disturbing me with visitors, even if the emperor comes himself, he should be turned away at the gate."

    Liuhailian Chan quickly replied, "I will comply with your instructions, Master."

    Chen Yun retracted his gaze and looked at the Dingpo God Staff in his hand once again.

    He had sufficient reasons for refusing the title of 'Protector of the Nation Grand Master' from the Qidan Empire.

    If he truly accepted the title, he would be bound to the Qidan Empire in the future.

    Although according to historical records, subsequent dynasties recognized the Song, Liao, and Jin as legitimate, more meaningfully, the Song Dynasty was often considered the sole legitimate ruler.

    This indicates that there are certain political implications.

    It implies that the Song Dynasty would be the protagonist in the near future.

    Chen Yun is to assist the true Dragon Emperor, not the "Jiao Long" (a type of dragon) like the Qidan or Jin nations.

    Therefore, he has no interest in being conferred the title of 'Protector of the Nation Grand Master' by the Qidan Empire.

    Chen Yun did not care about whether he was conferred the title of 'Protector of the Nation Grand Master' or not. Instead, he pondered, "This Dingpo God Staff is truly amazing. Ordinary people who are enveloped by its black aura will be immobilized and lose control over their bodies, while I, who no longer has a shadow spirit within me, have an element of my essence becoming restless when enveloped by the black aura."

    This represents what?

    This means that if I use the Dingpo God Staff to cultivate, I can accelerate the descent of my true spirit, allowing the unity of the spirit and qi, and then achieving immortality!

    Chen Yun took a deep breath and thought inwardly, "Since this Dingpo God Staff has a high probability of helping me achieve immortality, let's utilize it to consolidate the Golden Dan!"

    ...

    On the other side.

    Emperor Zhao of the Liao Dynasty and all the civil and military officials were completely unprepared for Chen Yun's refusal to accept the title of 'Protector of the Nation Grand Master.'

    This disappointed the Liao Emperor to the extreme while staring at the officials harshly.

    All the civil and military officials, such as Lu Guogong and Ye Lihua, did not expect Chen Yun to be so indifferent to worldly fame. They felt ashamed and, for the first time, felt reverence for a high-minded individual like Chen Yun, not out of fear of his might but genuine admiration for his virtues.

    Lu Guogong and Ye Lihua, among others, were profoundly sighing in their hearts.

    They had actually regarded the title of 'Protector of the Nation Grand Master' as a treasure.

    So in Mr. Chen's eyes, it wasn't even worth mentioning.

    Although Chen Yun refused to accept the title of 'Protector of the Nation Grand Master,' the civil and military officials who were truly convinced, including Lu Guogong and Ye Lihua, still proposed that Emperor Zhao establish a sacred temple for Chen Yun to be worshipped as a deity.

    While Chen Yun was about to sprint into the realm of true people, preparing to achieve immortality.

    On the other side, Emperor Zhao of the Liao Dynasty and all the civil and military officials were preparing to build a temple for Chen Yun to be worshipped as a deity.

    In some mysterious way, there seemed to be a profound meaning that closely connected the two.

    (Chapter complete)