Chapter 34: Spiritual Spring World_1
Two days later, Qin Wudao led his army back to the Imperial Capital. Li Si, accompanied by numerous civil and military officials, went ten miles out from the city to welcome them. The common people also spontaneously organized, beating gongs and drums in joyous celebration. On this day, red silks adorned every street and alley, creating a scene even more bustling than the coronation of a new emperor.
In the Golden Hall, the Qin Emperor dispensed rewards based on merit and achievement. Every individual, from the highest-ranking generals to the common soldiers, received generous rewards. As the commander-in-chief, Qin Wudao received the most lavish rewards imaginable: countless treasures of gold and silver, along with a host of new titles. However, what he valued most was the opportunity to cultivate in the Mustard Seed World.
After subduing the five kingdoms and six sects, his strength had advanced further, and he sensed his breakthrough to the Nirvana Realm was imminent. Unlike previous realms, breaking through to the Nirvana Realm was exceedingly complex. It required scattering one’s existing cultivation and starting anew, a process fraught with peril, akin to surviving nine deaths to be reborn. This transformation would temper the spiritual energy within the body. The more times one’s cultivation was scattered, the stronger the cultivator would become after the breakthrough. This process demanded an immense amount of resources; otherwise, it would consume a vast period of time.
The court assembly lasted for the better part of the day before finally adjourning. Afterwards, Qin Wudao visited Phoenix Luan Hall to converse with Willow Orchid for a while before returning to his own dwelling to await his journey to the Mustard Seed World the following day.
Inside a thatched hut, brightly lit by candlelight, Qin Wudao and Jia Xu sat opposite each other, black and white pieces in hand, engrossed in a game of Go.
The white pieces moved like a dragon.
The black pieces, like a tiger.
Dragon and tiger clashed, their contest emanating a breathtaking aura. Had an ordinary martial artist pushed open the door at that moment, they would likely have been overwhelmed by this pressure and fainted.
"Does Your Highness have any plans after breaking through to the Nirvana Realm?" Jia Xu asked calmly, placing a black piece on the board. On the board, the black pieces surged forth like a tiger descending a mountain, gaining the upper hand. Faint tiger roars seemed to emanate from them, spreading outside the hut.
"Fight Heaven’s Chosen!" Qin Wudao stated resolutely, placing a white piece. However, it failed to alter the declining state of his position on the board.
"Is Your Highness still unable to let go of the position of Crown Prince?" Jia Xu asked, a slight smile on his face. He understood Qin Wudao’s obsession better than anyone. A long time ago, Qin Wudao had begun preparations to compete for the position of Crown Prince. Before the Hidden Dragon Ranking appeared, Jia Xu had supported this ambition.