Chapter 1394 - 268: The Imperial Court’s New Policy

Chapter 1394: Chapter 268: The Imperial Court’s New Policy

"Ancestral Vein!"

Looking at the boundless mountain range before him, Ji Quan’s face bore an expression of awe.

Even though he was a Divine King, in front of the Ancestral Vein, he still considered himself a junior.

Any Ancestral Vein can be considered the root of Heaven and Earth. If the Ancestral Vein is severed, Heaven and Earth will ultimately head towards destruction.

"I once heard that the Ancestral Vein outside was severed, but now it seems it has been fully restored!"

"We have Defender Shen to thank for this."

Ji Tianlu smiled faintly.

He now accompanied Dongfang Zhao to the Western State Domain and was assigned to accompany this Divine King who sought refuge with the Imperial Court, in search of a place to establish a sect.

Facing a fabled Divine King, Ji Tianlu felt a bit of pressure internally.

But with pressure came greater admiration for Shen Changqing.

A strong man like him.

The Imperial Court could absorb someone of his caliber.

Such means were truly admirable.

"Indeed!"

Ji Quan seemed to have anticipated this, as restoring an Ancestral Vein was not something just anyone could accomplish.

"I wonder what understanding Defender Ji might have of Defender Shen; having emerged from the Central Profound Realm, I haven’t heard much about Defender Shen’s deeds and am rather curious."

"Several decades ago, Demon Evil wreaked havoc severely. Defender Shen rose from a humble Demon Hunter in the Demon-Subduing Division to today, purging the world of Demon Evil, annihilating the Demon Evil Clan from the outside, spreading martial arts throughout China, and repairing the Ancestral Vein. Only then did the Human Clan have the current scene.

Perhaps Divine King Ji cannot imagine that several decades ago, someone like me was already considered the pinnacle of the Human Clan."

When speaking of Shen Changqing, Ji Tianlu’s face was full of reverence.

"It can be said that without Defender Shen, there would be no Human Clan today. Therefore, when establishing the Imperial Court, the Human Clan’s fortune was split, and he was appointed as Defender of Human Clan, holding a position equivalent to the Human Emperor."

These matters.

Among the Human Clan, they are secrets known to everyone.

So speaking of them poses no issue.

Even if I don’t mention it, the other party, with just a little inquiry, would know very well.

"I see!"

Ji Quan took a deep breath, unable to suppress the shock on his face.

He thought Shen Changqing must have been a powerhouse for hundreds of years, but now he finally understands that the other party has only been cultivating for several decades.

Outside, the Human Clan faced a calamity from the Demon Evil.

This news, Ji Quan had heard.

Even though the Transference Divine Palace had long been destroyed and he had been in seclusion, accumulating strength secretly, he has also paid much attention to various pieces of news.

Particularly the invasion of Demon Evil from outside, which was widely circulated in the Central Profound Realm.

Even if he wanted to remain ignorant, he had no way of doing so.

Although Ji Tianlu did not walk the Faith Divine Path, Ji Quan could vaguely sense the level of power the other possessed.

Saint Entry!

It wasn’t even as high as the God Realm.

In the Central Profound Realm, Saint Entry wasn’t exactly the lowest tier of cultivators, but it only barely made the middle to lower class.

People like this were almost a dime a dozen.

It’s hard to imagine.

Several decades ago, the Human Clan, with such strength, managed to hold back the invasion of the Demon Evil.

What’s even harder to imagine is.

In an environment where the Ancestral Vein was severed and inheritance was lost, someone could forge a new path and achieve this from nothing.

"Nirvana Phoenix, reborn from the ashes, the Imperial Court Human Clan has undergone great tribulation and now exudes vitality far beyond comparison with the Central Profound Realm."

Ji Quan nodded appreciatively.

The Central Profound Realm had been at peace for too long, almost endlessly embroiled in inner conflict. Although there had always been rumors of the Heavens Myriad Clans, in reality, they had never experienced such pressures and challenges.

The outside world is different.

Here, the Human Clan has experienced the Demon Evil invasion, experienced the brink of survival, and once it broke through the ice, it is naturally incomparable to the Central Profound Realm.

Do not be deceived by the current weakness of the Human Clan’s strength outside; once given time, strong figures will emerge endlessly.

Of course.

The most important point is.

The outside Human Clan has a supreme figure like Shen Changqing.

Even with unparalleled talent, extraordinary in both antiquity and present, were he to grow in the Central Profound Realm, he might not achieve the same accomplishments as he has today.

To give birth to such a mighty figure, the right time, place, and people were indispensable.

Wen Tianchou, standing behind, remained silent, listening to the two’s conversation.

The more he learned about Shen Changqing, the more his respect and awe for this supreme figure from the outside grew.

...

"Here will do!"

Ji Quan suddenly stopped walking, pointing at the mountain peak ahead.

The Ancestral Vein stretches a million miles, being the place of the densest Spiritual Energy under the Heaven, so he chooses the foundation for establishing a sect also here at the Ancestral Vein.

But within this million-mile Ancestral Vein, despite its dense Spiritual Energy, there are still some distinctions.

The place he now chooses has Spiritual Energy of substantial concentration, considered a prime spot.

Immortal Dao Methodologies.

Ji Quan had already examined it.

To achieve the Immortal Dao, Spiritual Energy is a particularly crucial essence.

In this regard, it is completely contrary to the Divine Path.

The Divine Path initially requires some Spiritual Energy, but later, Spiritual Energy becomes redundant.

But the Immortal Dao is different.

Initially, it requires Spiritual Energy, and later it demands even more Spiritual Energy.

If the chosen place lacks Spiritual Energy, how can the Transference Divine Palace thrive?

After obtaining the Immortal Dao Methodologies, he already understood that the Divine Path is destined to be eliminated, and only the Immortal Dao persists.

He even entertained the thought of switching his cultivation to the Immortal Dao.

Never mind that he has mastered the Divine Path to the peak of the Third Realm of God King, just one step away from entering the Fourth Realm of God King.

But Ji Quan knows well.

Even if he enters the Fourth Realm of God King, he will be stuck there.

The reason is simple.

Faith!

Supporting a Rule Divine King already requires an extremely vast amount of faith, and to sustain a Divine Lord, the faith needed can only be described as immense.

Just look at the Central Profound Realm, where there hasn’t been a Divine Lord, which is enough to illustrate this point.

Forget about the issue of talent.

Over countless years, many Peerless Proud Heavens have emerged in the Central Profound Realm.

Even those who can rival the Slaughter Immortal God are not unique in the records of various forces.

However.

None of these so-called Peerless Proud Heavens have broken through to the Divine Lord Realm; they all stopped at the Fourth Realm of God King until they died of old age.

Even the Slaughter Immortal God remains stuck at the God King realm for thousands of years without any breakthrough.

Therefore, in Ji Quan’s view, the Human Clan’s Divine Path can only stop at the Divine King Realm, with no possibility of further advancement.

Unless.

The faith of the entire large clan is concentrated on one person.

But in that case, other forces would certainly disagree.

To be blunt, this is essentially a deadlock with no relief, and only by abandoning the Divine Path and stepping onto the Ancient Immortal Path is there a true way out.

"Defender Shen means that any place Divine King Ji selects can serve as the foundation for the Transference Divine Palace. Since Divine King Ji has chosen this place, a radius of ten thousand miles will belong to the Transference Divine Palace.

However, our Imperial Court has just been established and the resources available are limited, so we can only allot a piece of land for the Divine King. The rest of the resources for establishing the sect must be relied on by the Divine King himself."

Ji Tianlu directly nodded in agreement.

"No problem."

Ji Quan smiled faintly.

He never really expected the Imperial Court to fully support the construction of the Transference Divine Palace; being given a territory rich in Spiritual Energy as a foundation was already quite good.

Then.

Ji Tianlu took out a blank scroll that bore the seal of Bai Emperor.

He noted the corresponding region on it and marked ’Transference Divine Palace’ in large characters, then handed it to Ji Quan.

"This is the land deed. Possessing this land deed within the Imperial Court makes it truly legal. If you occupy a mountain to establish your sect without a land deed, the consequences are severe.

Normally, occupying any region requires annual tax payments, but considering Divine King Ji is a strong member of our Human Clan, Bai Emperor decided to exempt all taxes for the Transference Divine Palace for the first hundred years.

After a hundred years, the Transference Divine Palace needs to pay ten Divine Crystals or ten Spirit Stones annually as tax. As long as the Transference Divine Palace continues to pay, this territory will always belong to it, and the Imperial Court will not reclaim it without cause.

However, if the Transference Divine Palace fails to pay taxes for three consecutive years, the Imperial Court has the right to reclaim this territory. Does Divine King Ji understand?"

Ji Tianlu laid out the rules completely for the other party.

All lands under Heaven are the king’s lands.

Taxation by land was proposed by ministers after the Imperial Court was established, aimed at expanding the Imperial Court’s treasury to cultivate more strong individuals.

Over the years.

The Imperial Court established martial institutes and spared no expense in cultivating cultivators, leading to severe resource depletion. If it weren’t for Shen Changqing providing some resources temporarily as a supplement, the Imperial Court would have been thoroughly emptied.

But such practices won’t last forever.

Solely relying on the taxes from the populace is insufficient to support the Imperial Court’s expenditure.

Hence.

Some have focused their attention on the various sects across the world.

As of now, in the five major territories, all sects—whether ancient sects or newly established sects—must adhere to the Imperial Court’s regulations, with no exceptions.

On the other side.

Ji Quan, upon hearing Ji Tianlu’s words, was momentarily stunned but quickly understood.

"The Imperial Court’s approach indeed opens my eyes!"

He chuckled softly.

In the Central Profound Realm, each does as they please, so there is naturally no concept of sects paying taxes. At most, some forces might collect fees when establishing cities and accommodating civilians, but rarely do they target various forces.

It’s not that they don’t want to, but they can’t.

Other sects are not to be trifled with.

Even if the Five Sects and Twelve Palaces wanted to do so, it would easily provoke resistance from all forces.

But the Imperial Court is different.

The Imperial Court dominates the world and truly governs all.

Strictly speaking, all forces are under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Court, which simplifies things.

Receiving the land deed.

Ji Quan said, "Thanks to you, please convey my gratitude to Bai Emperor and Defender Shen!"

"I will relay your words. If there’s nothing else, I shall take my leave."

"Safe travels, no need to see you off."