The outskirts of Dingzhou City.
This city was surrounded by mountains and rivers. Ever since the imperial court moved the capital here, it had become several times more prosperous. With the influx of people, all industries were flourishing and developing.
In the eastern outskirts, there was originally a barren mountain that was called the Great Green Mountain by the local farmers. They would often go up the mountain to cut firewood and catch game to make a living.
Halfway up the Great Green Mountain, there was a small Taoist temple named White Cloud.
Although it was called a Taoist temple, in fact, there were only a few mud houses, guarding the main hall with an unfamiliar statue of God. Even the guests were only a Taoist cook and two Taoist children, so the incense was not very good.
However, ever since the imperial court moved the capital, the White Cloud Temple had a new master. Gradually, there were some miracles and the incense was much more popular. They even paid money to repair the road up the mountain.
At this moment, the two I's were walking along the winding mountain road.
The mountain road was difficult to walk. Even though it had been repaired, it was still very rugged. Even a young man would be out of breath. Although the two I's looked listless and as thin as firewood, they walked very fast. Not long after, they arrived in front of the Taoist temple. Their expressions were calm and they did not even pant.
"Fellow Taoist, what do you think?"
It was still early in the morning and there were few pilgrims around. One of the I's asked with a smile.
"Damn you Fuchen Old Man, are you testing me?!"
An old Daoist with a sallow complexion and three strands of beard stroked his sparse beard, "This Daoist temple contains divine light within and has three colors on the outside. It is obvious that there is a True God presiding over it. I heard that it was previously ruined and was presided over by a Daoist worker. Now that the temple master has changed, it immediately has a new atmosphere. Looking at the background of this God, he should be from the Jade Clear lineage …"
"Yes!"
The Fuchen Zi smiled. "Although this master is also a fellow Taoist, we don't need to invite him for what we want to see."
"Yes …"
The sallow-faced I agreed. The two did not stop at all. They passed the Taoist temple and climbed to the top of the mountain.
After passing the Taoist temple, the road was almost cut off. Only a faint trace could be seen in the bushes. This was the real deep mountain forest. There were many jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards. Even an experienced hunter would not dare to venture deep if he was not fully prepared.
However, the two I's were naturally not afraid of this. Their movements were like that of a spiritual ape. They walked through the forest as if they were flying. Not long after, they arrived at the top of the mountain.
Looking down from here, one could only see Dingzhou not far away, shrouded in clouds and mist, a completely different scene.
Many black dots the size of ants were loitering around the city gate and the bazaar. The whole city could be seen in a panoramic view. It was like a huge sand table, but it also gave people the feeling of a creator overlooking the common people.
"Daoist Fuchen, I am inferior to you in terms of qi observation. I will have to ask for your help this time!"
The sallow-skinned Daoist said frankly.
"Hehe … Daoist Zhai Xing is too humble. In terms of finding the dragon's acupuncture points and dividing the stars, how can I, I, have the nerve to show my incompetence?"
The two I's pushed each other and finally laughed together. "Old fox, looks like we can't be lazy. Forget it … let's do it together!"
"Right now, the red sun is rising from the east. It is the time when the dragon's qi is flourishing!"
Zhai Xing Zi I looked at the morning star that was still shining in the sky. He suddenly took a step and shouted coldly, "Stop!"
Rumble!
A cluster of resplendent starlight fell. In the eyes of the two I's, Dingzhou City was like a little bug frozen in amber. It sank into a strange silence.
Of course, this was not the real Dingzhou City that had become silent. It was just the Dingzhou City in their eyes. Even so, Zhai Xing Zi I's face was a little pale. He looked like he had used up too much energy.
"Dividing the stars and wild qi, the earth dragon rises … Great!"
Daoist Fuchen sighed in admiration. He also made a hand sign and chanted. "Five gods, protect me. Heaven's eye … open!"
As a five-colored light flashed through their eyes, the Dingzhou City in front of them immediately underwent an earth-shattering change.
The land was boundless and black. Large amounts of dense white air currents surged like clouds. They settled in the sky above Dingzhou City and turned into auspicious clouds.
"The hearts of the people are calm. The fate is stable. The throne cannot be shaken!"
Seeing this, Zhai Xing Zi suddenly sighed.
It was not a big deal for fate to be superficial. The most frightening thing was for it to settle down and hide its foundation. Once there was such a phenomenon, even if one could not unify the world, it was possible to be conservative. It was even possible to divide the country and be alone for decades.
Among all the feudal lords in the world, only Wu Zhen had such a phenomenon. This was even more terrifying.
"Is the wise ruler really from Wu Zhen? Prince Ding?! But she is a woman … Since the Yan Han Dynasty, there has never been a female ruler … "
Daoist Drifting Dust muttered.
"What's wrong with a woman?"
Zhai Xing Zi retorted disdainfully. "Observing Prince Ding's actions, she is like a chess piece placed by a ruler. She is as steady as Mount Tai and very methodical. Look at five years ago, after holding the emperor hostage to order the feudal lords, she quietly lay dormant like a fierce tiger lying in the wilderness, hiding her claws and teeth to endure. Not only is her ambition not small, but she is also extremely patient …"
"As expected, up to now, the feudal lords' alliance has come to an end. They attack each other and are extremely suspicious of each other. But Wu Zhen is thriving and is not far from unifying the world …"
"Even if Wu Zhen can unify the world and is a true dragon, it is not necessarily Wu Zhi!"
A mysterious expression suddenly appeared on Daoist Fuchen's face. "For example, his eldest son is said to be heroic and talented. When he was born, there was even a strange phenomenon accompanying him. He is extraordinary!"
"Perhaps he is the reincarnation of a god, but the timing is not right …"
Zhai Xing Zi shook his head. "Unless the chaotic war in the feudal lords' towns continues for another 20 years, there will be no chance for this child to stand out during the Chengping period. He can only rely on his identity to inherit the throne … But if the war continues for another 20 years, the feudal lords' towns will gradually consolidate. It will take more than a hundred years to clean up …"
"No matter what, let's take a look at the Dragon Qi first!"
The two I's looked at each other and focused their attention.
"Roar!
Roar! "A scale and half a claw vaguely appeared in the auspicious cloud. Suddenly, it was accompanied by a great majesty, causing the Taoist power of the two I's to be consumed rapidly.
"A true dragon cannot be offended. Just a dragon roar can actually make our primordial spirits tremble …"
Zhai Xing Zi and Daoist Fuchen looked at each other and suddenly shouted at the same time, "Order, quick!!!"
Boom!
A bolt of lightning suddenly fell from the clear sky, shattering the mirror-like illusion of Dingzhou City in front of them. The two I's vomited blood at the same time.
The moment they were seriously injured, the layer of auspicious cloud finally dispersed, revealing the figure of a true dragon.
It was a entrenched red dragon with a snake's body, deer antlers, fish tail, eagle claws, and swaying dragon whiskers. It rippled with a great majesty.
"True … true dragon!"
The two I's felt as if their eyes were being pierced by needles. Everything before them was pitch black. They both shed tears of blood and could not recover for a long time.
"As expected …"
After a long time, the two looked at each other with bitterness at the corner of their mouths.
"Obtaining the recognition of heaven, earth, and humans, and achieving the position of a true dragon …"
Zhai Xing Zi sighed faintly. "I can't believe that the scene that the founding ancestors of each country can only have after conquering half of the world is actually seen on Prince Ding … The rumors are not false … Daoist Fuchen, what do you think?"
"What else can I do?"
Transcendent Daoist shook his hand with a bitter smile: "In this Battle of Dragons, the Immortal Dao Alliance's seeds from the thirty-six grotto-heavens and seventy-two blessed lands were completely wiped out. This Wu Zhen's sudden emergence is truly an anomaly!"
"Not necessarily! He has the support of a Heaven Immortal, so he's not without a background … "
Zhai Xingzi retorted. Both of their tones had an indescribable and indescribable feeling.
In their eyes, the current Wu Ming was naturally still the Heaven Immortal who had displayed his divine might. Even so, it was enough to make them extremely jealous.
"Now that things have come to this, what do you plan to do?"
"The heavens' fate has been decided. How can humans change it?"
Although it was not impossible to change the position of a true dragon, the price was something that even Heaven Immortals could not bear.
Daoist Fuchen smiled bitterly. "Our Daoist Faction actually has no other choice. We only hope that after this queen ascends to the throne, she will treat the daoists well like the previous dynasty …"
"I'm afraid it'll be very difficult. The Great Zhou Dynasty only respected Daoist Yu Qing and set up Daoist schools everywhere because he had the merit of raising the dragon and saving the sky … Prince Ding doesn't have this kind of relationship. That Heavenly Immortal Wu Ming doesn't have any big sects to drag him down, and he knows how powerful people are. Look at Daoist Tian Xiang, he hasn't risen to the fifth grade yet, which shows how powerful he is!"
Zhai Xing Zi said in distress.
"Of course, that person might become a Heaven Immortal Protector in the future, so he will not allow others to share the benefits …"
Daoist Fuchen shook his head. Snatching food from the mouth of a Heaven Immortal was not the way to seek death.
"Never mind, I have some friendship with Daoist Tian Xiang, so I can only look for him this time …"
With the end of Wu Zhen's recuperation, a new round of world conquest was about to begin. Naturally, there were many people in the wilderness who wanted to take sides.
After all, anyone with a discerning eye could see that Wu Zhen was the strongest vassal state in the world and held a righteous title, so he had the greatest hope.
If they did not get on board now, they would not even get any soup after the world was settled.
"It seems that Prince Ding really has a chance to become the founder of the country and enjoy the sacrifices after his death …"
Daoist Fuchen continued: "But it is a bit disadvantageous for a woman to control the draconic energy. If we want to develop, we can bet on Wu Zhen, but we don't need to focus on one person."
"What do you mean?"
Zhai Xing Zi asked in bewilderment.
"What about that prince?"
Daoist Fuchen smiled.
As the eldest son of the first wife and the heir to the throne, Wu Ding carried a lot of expectations ever since he was born.
In the hearts of many rigid old scholars, although they reluctantly acknowledged Wu Zhi's rule, they were still quite dissatisfied with being suppressed by a woman.
But if it was the crown prince who ascended the throne, they would be very happy to see it.
It had to be said that in this era, men had a natural advantage over women.
"I'm afraid not!"
Zhai Xing Zi immediately shook his head: "I don't know how many people are watching this area. It is harder than ascending to the heavens to plant someone in there …"
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