Eternal Life as False Emperor

Wang Family’s Back Mountain!

Under everyone’s gaze.

The Young Family Head, Wang Xingyin, walked out from the secret chamber within the waterfall with a dejected expression.

Unable to face everyone, he lowered his head and said, "Master of the Family, esteemed elders, I have failed."

Upon hearing these words, everyone was momentarily at a loss for how to respond.

With just one step away from a top-grade spirit root, and possessing a low-grade Foundation Establishment Pill along with several Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, it seemed no one could have failed.

Yet the result was so unexpected.

After a long while, the Wang Family Master showed a bitter expression.

He stepped forward, gently hugged his son, patted his back, and comforted him, "Don’t worry, if not this time, there will be another chance."

Wang Xingyin lowered his head further, unable to respond.

Is there really another chance?

The family had already lost three elders for this low-grade Foundation Establishment Pill.

If he truly manages to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, all sacrifices would be worthwhile.

But the crux is, he failed, and even if the family has another opportunity to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill, it likely wouldn’t be his turn. Most within the family wouldn’t agree otherwise.

Looking ahead.

At most, he could only acquire Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, and that would require his father to trade a lifetime of contribution points.

The family had given so much for him, far beyond his previous imagination, and because of this, Wang Xingyin’s sense of guilt only deepened.

Soon, this matter spread within the Wang Family territory.

Although many were unaware initially, as the Master’s breakthrough ended in failure, there were signs of the elder faction rising again.

The target the elders pinned their hopes on.

Precisely was Wang Miaomiao, known as the family’s second genius.

In terms of talent and experience, it was her turn by rights and reason.

Every member of the Wang Family found it unbelievable.

"The Young Family Head actually failed?"

Everyone couldn’t help but be puzzled.

"Was the family not prepared enough?

That was just one step away from a top-grade spirit root, and there was even a low-grade Foundation Establishment Pill."

The crowd wished to criticize the Young Family Head.

But thinking of his strength and identity, they ultimately couldn’t voice their criticism.

Yet actions spoke louder than words; in the period that followed, most clan members who originally surrounded the Young Family Head turned to gather around Wang Miaomiao.

The distribution of family resources also clearly reflected this shift.

...

Inside the Alchemy Pavilion.

Zheng Yi looked at the crowd gathered around Wang Miaomiao, feeling somewhat unsettled.

The once desolate Alchemy Pavilion had now become bustling with activity.

Although the private room had a sound insulation array, seeing this scene still affected his mood.

Fortunately, Wang Miaomiao also realized this situation, so she decisively left.

Previously, she focused on alchemy, but now, following the Young Family Head’s failure.

Her focus naturally shifted back to cultivation.

She had never strayed from her original intent; she merely adjusted according to circumstances.

At this moment, Master Zhang appeared beside Zheng Yi and said, "Jealous?

That’s not the path you should take."

Zheng Yi spread his hands, his expression calm, showing no trace of jealousy, and responded indifferently, "What does others’ business have to do with me?"

Zheng Yi’s bland words clearly stated his stance.

Master Zhang felt very gratified upon hearing this and saw even greater potential in Zheng Yi.

At this moment, Zheng Yi suddenly said, "If Master Zhang can also break through to the Foundation Establishment, it might make up for the Wang Family’s loss of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator."

...

"Thinking too much."

Master Zhang waved his hand, but Zheng Yi still caught the fleeting desire in his eyes, which made Zheng Yi’s mouth curl up slightly.

At that moment, Zheng Yi could feel Master Zhang’s intense longing for a breakthrough deep in his heart.

After all, Master Zhang was also a cultivator; what cultivator doesn’t wish to progress further?

In the Piaomiao Mountain Wang Family, the Foundation Establishment Realm was the dream goal for everyone, from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor to every member of the family, even those mortals without spirit roots probably fantasized about setting foot on this path of cultivation in their dreams.

"Master Zhang, I, your student, will certainly lend you a helping hand."

Zheng Yi whispered to himself.

...

The matter of the Young Family Head’s failure to break through to Foundation Establishment stirred quite a commotion in the Wang Family.

But life must go on; a few months later, the incident gradually settled.

In the Immortal Seedling Area, Skill Transmission Hall, and Wang Family territory, people’s discussions turned to other topics, each busying themselves with their own affairs.

Before anyone realized, another year had passed.

In the leisure area, Zheng Yi noticed the hurried arrival of Wang Xing.

Wang Xing said, "Fellow Daoist Zheng Yi, could you accompany me back to Wang Family Village this time?

Last year, when we left Wang Family Village, it had already become the Immortal Village, and the local County Magistrate valued it greatly, daring not to offend in the slightest.

With Fellow Daoist Zheng Yi’s current middle-stage Qi Refining strength, that County Magistrate is probably going to have to kneel in greeting.

We heartily invite you to enter the village with dignity!"

"Hahaha."

Wang Xing laughed heartily, looking at Zheng Yi with a gaze full of anticipation.

The dynasty where Wang Family Village is located has cultivators.

Over the years, the dynasty remained stable largely due to the presence of these cultivators.

The world’s great trends unite after long division and divide after long unification; the cyclic laws of dynasties cannot be ignored, and factors like land annexation and various Rebel Kings also influence the dynasty’s rise or fall.

Yet the existence of cultivators broke this routine, allowing the Celestial Flame Dynasty, where Wang Family Village is located, to have a thousand-year-long history, despite its changes.

It had never undergone a regime change, at most, internal personnel changes within the Royal Family.

The current Imperial Family bears the surname Zhou.

"Last time you couldn’t return, even meeting Village Chief Grandpa face-to-face would suffice."

Wang Xing continued.

Zheng Yi assessed his current strength; having recently broken through to the sixth-layer Qi Refining, it would be difficult to have another breakthrough shortly.