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v6c13: Enlightenment Part 2
🕑 Added 2025-03-23 03:47:04 +0000 UTC“I’m sorry, Tianlan,” Xiaoshi whispered before breaking the formation.
The world broke with it.
Xiao Ge retreated from the memory with a frown on his face. He had examined a few memory crystals like this, the doomed memories of peoples overrun by the Great Enemy. The tale of Xiaoshi and Tianlan was little different: only somehow their descendants had survived instead of being destroyed. Ge could not help but bow his head before the fallen. He would light incense for them back at the Sect, and add their names to the Wall of the Martyrs.
“Sorry we didn’t show you the whole thing, but I promised a friend that some things would stay secret,” Young Jin said, his voice soft.
He had not seen the tale from the beginning, but an abbreviated viewing of the two in this tale, Xiaoshi and Tianlan, Dao companions. There had obviously been some parts of the recording that Jin and Shen Yu had kept secret—but of course there was. A crystal this old was a treasure, and likely the source of the techniques that enabled Jin’s cultivation to grow so swiftly, as well as his ability to repair the Dragon Veins.
“Think nothing of it,” Ge replied, his voice similarly quiet. That kind of knowledge was not something he could ask for. “That I was privileged to witness this much despite past events is a statement of trust we will work hard to be worthy of.”
Yet in spite of the fact that the story was not completely new to Ge, it did shed light on a great many particularities of the province.
“This formation, and the explosion that followed… it is the reason for this province’s woes, is it not?”
“Yes. The Demons and the resulting explosion destroyed most of the Dragon Veins of the province, consumed all of the Earth Spirits, and from what we can tell, damaged the people’s very souls and addled their minds to the point where most went mad,”
“A thousand curses upon the Great Enemy,” Ge let out a breath at the senseless destruction. The Azure Mountains had been a powerful, developed province, and now it was a withered, ruined husk of its former glory. If the province hadn’t nearly fallen, how strong would it be now? Would it still be a shining jewel, another powerful province spoken of in songs about the Age of Heroes? How different would the world be? But alas, it had happened. The Azure Mountains were now the Azure Hills… and only now was it starting to recover. “Thank you for showing me this. It answers a great many questions.”
Young Jin bowed his head, while Shen Yu scratched at his beard.
“This crystal also got me thinking, brother,” Shen Yu began. “The Qi Wastes. We thought most of them were simply natural, strange spots on the world born without Dragon Veins through some quirk of the world’s construction. But what if they are not? What if the voids are where the Great Enemy won completely and consumed that section of land, Dragon Veins and all?”
Xiao Ge paused. Deep, deep in the Archives, in the most esoteric musings of the Honoured Founders, there had been the hypothesis that the Qi Wastes were artificial. Even though the Dragon Veins in the nearby provinces looked to naturally avoid the Wastes, what if instead of avoidance it was some manner of healing mechanism? Ge was quite certain Shen Yu had never seen those musings. And to have him also speak of them? That was significant.
“Then they would be wounds on the world, continuously drawing Qi out of it—like a cut that cannot heal, constantly draining the planet itself of its vital forces.”
Shen Yu nodded grimly.
It was common knowledge that the world was weakening. Some declared it the cultivators fault for overconsuming resources—others stated that it was simply natural, that the primordial forces that had created this world simply dissipated with time.
“But if that is the case, why is the Sea of Snow not devoid of Qi? Nor the main staging grounds? Or other locations where the demonic armies reigned supreme?”
“If they already controlled it, they might not have needed to consume the land. They could live off it in a more natural way. But in locations held by their enemies?” Shen Yu offered. “Alternatively, we know that in the Azure Mountains they needed to use a formation in the center of the province. What if the demons need a specific location to consume the Dragon Veins? A nexus? And if there were Mist Walls… perhaps this nexus could be hidden.”
Elder Ge sucked in a sharp breath. All of this made sense. Not a weapon of first choice, but a denial tool used against their strongest enemies. Curse their land and slowly weaken the world until it could be taken.
“This is a troubling hypothesis, brother,” Ge stated.
“It is,” Shen Yu agreed.
Xiao Ge grimaced. This would require extensive study and testing… and they would have to tell the Emperor. Ge straightened his back and clasped his hands together, palm over fist. “Rou Jin, you have already given us more than we could ask for, but I must ask anyway. Might we make a copy of the memories you just showed me? For our Archives… and for the Emperor.”
“If you both think that's the best course of action,” the young man easily agreed.
“He won’t bother you about this,” Shen Yu reassured him. “The world has been this way for thousands of years. It shall not drastically change in the first days of new information meeting old theories.”
Ge nodded approvingly. Young Jin might have preferred silence, but he had the upright moral bearing that befit the Sect he had left. He would send them on their way with the information simply because it was the right thing to do, and in return Ge and Shen Yu would do their best to shield him from any attention—perhaps that could be the reward they asked the Emperor for on his behalf, a boon the Son of Heaven would be honorbound to grant. His priorities were strange for his age… but he knew what he wanted out of life and was nonetheless willing to act even when it might disrupt those goals. That was good; more than good, and as rare as the family he had surrounded himself with.
They removed themselves from the memory crystal, the world shifting back to reality. Back to a warm house. The transition was almost jarring after the cataclysm he had seen in the crystal.
“I always find the roof is a good place to sit and mull things over,” Jin said, clearly understanding. Ge needed a moment to contemplate what he had just witnessed.
“My thanks,” Ge replied.
Young Jin was right; sitting on the roof and watching the setting sun provided a wonderful place for contemplation. He reviewed what he had seen, as well as Shen Yu’s own hypothesis… and could find no real fault in his Sworn Brother’s words.
The Qi Wastes were to be heavily inspected, the Emperor informed, and perhaps… This mystery might be solved.
All of this, from one source. How strange the luck of a cultivator was.
Ge let out a breath and turned his thoughts to the world around him. To the cold air, to the soft, gentle Qi.
It really was beautiful.
As he thought that, he felt a small, golden pulse from the web of Qi beneath the earth here. He felt it shudder, and for a moment he could see the web that connected everything here… and then once more it disappeared. Just under the surface.
For a moment, his curiosity nearly got the better of him. He nearly probed deeper, but Shou’s voice interrupted him.
“What?! How long have you had—you do know that these are Divine Peach saplings, correct?” Shou’s voice interrupted his thoughts. The man was standing beside the walkway, staring at a large drift of snow… or rather, what was under the large drift of snow.
“Wa Shi brought them back. They were really tasty,” Young Jin said, a little smile on his face. Shou whipped his head up to glare… before he suddenly huffed.
“Well, I finally see the resemblance to Shen Yu,” he grumbled at Jin’s smirk. Shou, however, didn’t seem too upset.
“I’m guessing they don’t make you immortal?” Jin asked.
“A minor lifespan extension, random for each person the first time they eat a peach. One man may get ten years, another may get a hundred. Eating more has no effect, but their true value lies in improving vitality. Even a mortal who should be bed-bound because of their age will be able to run and jump up around until the day they die,” Shou explained.
Ge shook his head and chuckled as the two once more started discussing the small trees beneath the snow.
He pushed the golden web out of his mind and simply watched the two men as they talked, and instead reflected on the day. Cai Xiulan was interesting, and Ge had many new theories to discuss with Shou and Yukong. He looked forward to the long night ahead, discussing this new discovery and formulating plans of action around it.
He hated to think it… but it was almost good that Rou Jin had left the Sect. Without that kick in the rear, it might have been years still until they found out the state of the Cloudy Sword Sect. Instead of being with his comrades, he would have been on some other adventure alone again, instead of working for the betterment of the Sect with his brother and sister disciples. None of this information would have come to light, and the infestation they had come to make war against would have festered and erupted on its own terms instead of being… lanced.
And wasn’t that a sobering thought?
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In the depths of the memory crystal, Shenguashi sulked. It looked up at the point of connection, where the memories were being copied and transferred.
Nobody here wanted to be Emperor. All of them had refused, each and every single one! Why, why did they refuse?! The new contractor of the Empress, the rooster who had found him, and now the men and women with bright, shining souls who would be perfect for rulership.
Frustrating! Maddening! It could not fulfill its purpose!
Shenguashi slumped, exhausted. It could feel itself fraying at the edges.
A slight jostle rocked the crystal. Shenguashi turned its attention upwards to where a flow of memories was brushing against a new, empty crystal.
They were copying the memories again? Bubbles of thought and emotion drifted upwards, the newer copies not as intense or vivid for having been transferred.
Shenguashi sighed. They had copied the memories a lot already. Bits and pieces that would not contain the truth, and could not fulfill the true purpose of the crystal. None of them would have it, and so they would be useless to restoring the Azure Mountains!
Shenguashi paused. It glanced up at the stream of memories. Then, slowly, an idea formed.
The Spirit could see the Qi guiding the memories. Slowly, carefully, the Spirit infiltrated the stream of memories.
If the ones who found it kept denying the mantle of Emperor…then Shenguashi would have to travel to find one.
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Sneaky, Sneaky Spirit....
Editors: Aaron “Pastafarian” Sofaer, Massgamer,
Comments
Aune
Hilarious if he ends up in the emperors hands... and finally succeeds in his endeavor. triggering who knows what, or maybe nothing at all.
Victor Segura
An so, we are going to get a twice Emperor. A turbo Emperor. The son of heaven square.
Precentor Van Zandt, Matthew King
Nezin Hu Li was the only mortal to get a slice of the peach that Washy brought back. I wonder how many years extra she got out of it?
Old Dog
That is why I was also wondering if the dances will be passed on. The dances use the formation(s?) to empower the earth spirits. Remember the demon fight where Xiulan got powered up? CF mentioned a couple of earth spirits in neighboring provinces reacting to the beat of the drum.
WolfKnight22
I'll get my unlicensed nuclear accelerator that spirit is gonna be trouble
Melanie Me
I don't think that the formation alone can do it but it needs an earth spirt to help and all of the little spirits are gone and only Tianlan is left.
Srikanth Kotagiri
Counter to the idea of the sprit going to the Emperor, what if it goes to the copy destined for the CSS Archives
Gnmac1985
https://youtu.be/cxJ937Eghrk?si=EE9ANDLdaFh4afem Someone has made a very poor vid of your first book and put it on to YouTube link above.
Zachariah Daugherty
I was thinking the same thing
Timothy Dana
And Earth/Golden Child
Andrew Denton
Also, if her cousin is to be believed, Meimei is a descendant of the Emperor that Xiaoshi overthrew, meaning Zhuye is a hidden prince as well.
Trevor Mergen
Thanks!
D J Meigs
I’ve been waiting for this since he first asked a rooster if he would emperor! Let’s go meet the current emperor!
Gwyn
I need to see Jin doling out a peach cobbler like it's a normal holiday, only for everyone to wake up the next day feeling all divine-peachy.
The butler did it
I'm sure they'll get some eventually, but no, they have not eaten the Divine Peaches yet
The butler did it
Yes!!!
The butler did it
OMG the Lord Magistrate is going to be so funny! But he (and his wife) will certainly enjoy the benefits
StarBat
EmperorxShenguashi interaction next chapter! Everyone say it with me!
Krisjanis Jansons
Not corupted but created with singular goal that defines its existence. It only exists to achieve that and evryting else is secondary. Honestly I am suprised it hasnt been more force full in its efforts to fufil its purpose.
Chris
I still think the spirit is corrupted.
Often Irrelephant
Yes - honest-appraisal-from-someone-without-agenda is great. But as an elder nerd (hi, Shou!) I now think the best compliments are those from Jin to Mei - honest, sincere, and with no agenda, because they love you too much to do that to you. Like Mei, I still think my "dear" is insane to think I'm attractive. But after 20+ years, they've proved that they mean what they say, compliment or criticism. (Only mentioning because my own before times had me convinced that no one could be that nice, lol. A ginko leaf of hope, for anyone who needs it.)
taukid
Lol, can't wait for "would you become the emperor" ".... I am the emperor" 😂
Often Irrelephant
Quest giver, unlocked!
leopard eye
Nha we'd have to have Jin or someone else wonder what would have happened if he'd gone to yellow rock or what farming there would have been like
Mitch McNair
I waiting for the elders to put the pieces together and realize Jin is on the path of shennong. Gramps figured it out when he saw Jin give to the earth and Shou is clearly familiar with the original and his teachings, so even if not this visit they will put the pieces together. With them seeing the crystal I could also see them guessing why Jin is being secretive about it (to protect the earth spirit) and keeping it quiet.
forest tate
There was one. When xiulan channeled the formation, the yellow rock plateau earth spirit from that AU made an appearance. Does that count?
matthew gilley
Honestly, I thought the plan from the beginning was to give the original to the emperor. I have been thinking of that moment for books now. Giggle Everytime
forest tate
TLM: I can't wait til I get a bit older and can take it easy. No more having to outrun my guards, no expectations, just a slow slide to a long quiet retirement. Jin: teacher you really have to try these new peaches! Seriously glad Xian and uncle che will be able to keep doing the dragon dance for years longer
ItWasIDIO!!
Yes but he could also start something he's insane & glitchie & the Emporer has stated that he's willing to get rid of loyal followers to appease powerful assholes to keep the empire running also he believes he may have to fight Shen Yu one day
James C
"Do you want to be the Emperor?" / "No, but I've been lumbered with the job anyway 😞"
Old Dog
As always, thank you for the chapter. So the question is: When Shenguashi "meets" the emperor and the emperor "agrees", will Shenguashi gift him the knowledge of the formation and dances to "re-empower" the land/help repair the Qi voids?
Geoffrey Sullivan
And Shenguashi will *have* his future Emperor - because what's more "main character" than THAT . . .? :)
Gwyn
So I have an idea. Zhuye has so much main character energy already, thanks to his upbringing. Jin is not the guy who's gonna travel the world restoring the Qi wastes and healing whatever this world's version of Gaia is. But the boy who's the son of the new shennong and the healing sage, brother to a celestial rooster and a dragon, growing up beloved by the spirits of the earth. Give it 16 years and I'm seeing Zhuye and his friends going on some crazy adventures, healing the land wherever they go.
Old Dog
That would be awesome. And gift a bottle to Master Forest Sweeper.
Baqc∞ART
I also didn't say that I entered it intentionally, but rather in the process of listening to the spirit,
Gray Code
@BeepBoop Meiling is indeed on the Path of Shennong along with Jin. She's taking the Shennong Dream Correspondence Courses, she's using Shennong techniques, and getting info dumps, Tianlan thinks of her as "her Meiling" in webserial v3c18 "Reach out", and it's been stated by CF on the Discord in the #patreon-chapter-channel
Gray Code
The ones who definitely ate the heavenly peach Wa Shi brought back are Wa Shi (of course), Jin, Meiling, Gou Ren, Tigu, Ri Zu, Chunky, Pi Pa, Xiulan, and Hu Li (who was visiting at the time) Yun Ren was making his first visit to Pale Moon Lake City at the time, Bi De was on his Formation Investigation Adventure, and hadn't brought back Yin or Miantiau yet. Bei Be and Vajra hadn't yet been revealed to be Spirit Beasts, so also probably weren't included.
WarStrider72
I thought the sneaky spirit would have been Tianlan playing a prank on Elder Ge. But I think most scholars would treat the crystal spirit as your typical npc
forest tate
It gives mortals 10 to 100 years, what does it do for cultivators?
Linkneo5
Lol the spirit is going to ask the actual emperor to be the emperor
SilasDrekken
I figure Jin’s son may start a farm there. And so on and so forth with his lineage reviving all of the qi wastes.
litalmexy
Was with the idea of being able to of better quality technique makes better products which makes better overall crops. Story has lead to his crops are better in every way due to how he nurtures them.
Daniel Gesualdi
He is going to the emperor to ask if he wishes to be the emperor... I lost five minutes giggling over this like a loon. Good job.
dragonslaver
I mean Mr spirit is gonna aks the emperor if he wants to be emperor
ItWasIDIO!!
Don't start nothing mr insane spirit
Kat
If she is remembering dream lessons from an old man, she may already fully be on the path of Shennong (? Hmm, spelling? 🤔)
Kat
Very good point - even if he’s honourable and trusts them, it’s still nice to hear it like that… (Reminds me of my theory that a compliment from a stranger is almost better, because they have no reason to lie to you - this random spirt complaining how no one wants to be emperor is a pretty good indication without flattery or lies haha)
Kt-x
Thanks for the chapter 🙂
Hunendora
I'm presuming the spirit knows everything contained in the crystal. Everything they've been careful to keep secret. Even if it makes it to the Emperor, it might make for more than comedy.
leopard eye
First a SHI AU reference now an unbroken AU reference. All we are missing now is a Yellow rock one and we're done
Matt Grayson
Hmmm. Everything IS connected.
Angua de Blubb
I really hope Shenguashi will get to feel that he fulfilled his purpose. He's been so faithful for so long 🩵💙
Ken Horne
I think the emperor is about to get evidence no one at Fa Rm wants his job, which will help keep peace. When the Spirit says I keep trying to make people emperor and they turn me down.
Saaski
Heheh 😏 I was waiting for something like that to happen. 😂 Can’t wait to see Shenguashui’s upcoming meeting; “🤩Will you be Emperor?” “I am the Emperor.” It will either go brilliantly or end in despair. No in between.
BeepBoop
I don't know whether Mei is bound to the path, but she is definitely far more invested in, with a far stronger forged connection, than all but Jin. It has been noted by Shen Yu that Mei varies with an upper limit in the Earth Realm, much like he judged Jin, and we know that she had a very high level of power in the battle (though not directly combat oriented in a straightforward way) in a way that other defenders did not access.
Truedragon5374
If the Emperor won't come to the Spirit, then the Spirit will come to the Emperor!
Cranky Otter
Looking forward to seeing where the Dragon Veins knowledge goes wrt the decline of the empire and whether or not the following quote of Shen Yu’s will be true: “The world has been this way for thousands of years. It shall not drastically change in the first days of new information meeting old theories.”
Cranky Otter
I thought it was because Yukong gave advice for improving his qi infusing formation ?
Cranky Otter
Those were local peaches from Xiulan’s wedding gift peach trees. The fancy divine trees Jin planted haven’t fruited yet.
Cranky Otter
It was already good that everyone shared the Divine Heavenly Peach, but now we know it’s even better that they shared. I’ve been assuming that peach trees need 2 or more of the same type to properly fruit, which is why Washi bringing back 2 plantable pits was important, and why he was told to take only one- without the 2nd tree, could it even produce the special peaches?
Nicholas Tran
If the theory of reviving the qi waste is true then It could be the next adventure for bi de. His family is the only one known to gently revive a dragon vein. What if they travel to revive the dragon veins as they recover. This could also allow them to discover why the demons messed those areas up so badly.
Lanter
Shou: Ah, a humblebrag, finally a Shen Yu trait. 🤣
tyler clifton
Well from what I remember Mei isn't bound to the path of shennog. So so still has a chance for immortality. But knowing the way this author seems to like to do things it would not surprise me if he threw both jin and tianlan a bone. After all, tianlan has already broken the rules set by the path before.
D375
I could also see Jin making alcohol from the peaches down the road. Peach schnapps derived from divine peaches could give Vajra's honey/mead a run for the money.
BeepBoop
It is also a significant advantage though as it will be at least a little more lifespan for a pair who cannot continuously expand their lifespan through cultivation and is ultimately limited. Even a bit more time can do plenty of good.
Ian Robert Darling Burns
...Random age extension. For both Jin and Mei. They just greatly extended how long they'll have to live apart from each other with no idea by how much. Well damn, now they'll HAVE to ascend the entire province...
Fiona
Yes. Early in book three Jin goes to get his rice graded by the lord magistrate. After Jin has left for Pale Moon city the Lord Magistrate is looking at the produce Jin left behind and his wife feeds him a peach.
Gopard
Thanks for the chapter!
Michael Larsen
You can’t enter it intentionally.
Mad Max
Because she's getting lessons from the God of Agriculture, along with her husband
Aesoir
I think this method is to address both elephants. The spirit pledging to the emperor is one long foreshadowed plot line. And the emperor needs to become aware of the importance of the path of shennog. Possibly even for himself.
Jacob
Oh man I can already see a future chapter (spirit to the emperor) "will you be the new emperor" " ha I already am"
Michael Wheaton
I wonder if the spirit will help the Emperor break through his cultivation bottleneck, a reason for him to throw resources at the azure hills
Kasinki
Damnn, thanks for the chapter! Will love to see how the crystal spirit thread ends
Ligeia
Thanks for the chapter, CF! Very thought- provoking, plus of course providing the possibility of future hilarity! Should be fun & funny! As for thought-provoking, did the demonic cultivators hook up to the dragon veins, constantly sucking up huge quantities of qi and keeping the wastes qi-less? It's an interesting idea! And unrelated to this chapter, I was reading old, not-yet-published chapters today and discovered something -- when Ri Zu & Shen Yu's folks arrive at the foxes' brothel for the first time, there were a couple of sentences during that short period where Ri Zu refers to herself in the first person as "I", which she never does. Sorry I didn't note the chapter # but it's in that section of ǰust a few chapters. You may have already noticed it since I think it'll be in book 5, but if you haven't, I just wanted to alert you.
BeepBoop
The spirit might just end up creating more comedy, but sometimes the seriousness and consequences in this story sneak up on you. There might be hijinks in the meantime, but there already exists a potential long-term major antagonist that considers himself a sort of fated ruler. The fact that they are so dismissive of this spirit's purpose at this point might come back to bite them somehow, perhaps spreading certain pieces of information they would prefer wasn't spread.
Rieverre
Memories make it to the Emperor. Spirit: Do you want to be Emperor? Emperor: ... bruh ...
KnightRider007
Oh that would be nice.
Timothy Dana
Why would the crop taste improve?
Bi-Dailey
You know what, I'm happy for the Spirit because in all likelihood the second crystal will actually find its way to the Emperor
Dirk Gent Lee
I really hope this ends in the emperor being offered the position of emperor lol
Kennith Kenif.
So does anyone remember if Jin has provided peaches to the Lord Magistrate of Verdant Hill? I wonder if that will keep our dear friend going and alive for a number of more years? He has the luck to hit max on his d100 roll.
Emily Gurnavage
As Tayler said, they tried. The Spirits sole purpose in life is finding a NEW Emperor and an already existing one won't stop that compulsion from driving him. Artificial life has to deal with the hand its dealt.
Emily Gurnavage
Im thinking the spirit is splitting rather than bailing entirely. Could be wrong though.
South
I want the little spirit to actually get to be happy instead of tormented by a purpose it can't resolve or (seemingly) choose to move past. I feel Shenguashi has been much more tragic than funny for a while.
jord
Oh I really hope that the Emperor gets asked if he wants to be the Emperor, and he takes it as a more philosophical "is this what you really want to do with your life" and waxes poetic about the mantle of responsibility and the necessity of a reliable leader in these dangerous times. Then realize what the crystal is actually asking and be like "yeah, I want to be the Emperor, I AM the Emperor" and boom, purpose fulfilled. Could be funny
Joanna
I do wonder, obviously it'll be hilarious when Shenguashi asks the Emperor to be Emperor. But does this mean that the Emperor will end up getting the whole story from the spirit, instead of just the Cliff's Notes version they intend to send him? And will that have significant repercussions?
Haley Shepard
Bi De did show Shenguashi a map of the CPE and say there is already an Emperor ruling the entire thing. Shenguashi started thinking about whoever accepted the mantle needing to become the Emperor of the CPE. It's not about the existence of an Emperor of the Azure Mountains, but for Shenguashi to select an Emperor and train them to fulfill Xiaoshi's legacy and throne. Because Shenguashi isn't a person, it's a partially broken construct.
Keliana Tayler
They've tried. His response was to say that the existing emperor could be overthrown
litalmexy
The curiosity of how much the crops taste will improve and potency of mei’s pranks after the lessons. Was hoping for steam boy to get a lessons or study material also
Akki
I expect the crystal the spirit ends up in is the one The Emperor gets.
Melanie Me
Oohh.... I hope he goes in the crystal headed for the Emperor
Angel
Oooh sneaky little spirit is going to cause some mischief! 😂 And finally Shou discovers the peaches. 👏🤣 So much fun, thank you! Plus, the more I read Ge’s perspective, the more I really like him. The sheer number of wonderful characters in this story make me so damn happy.
Arnon Parenti
Emperor: oh, another one? Adds the stone to a formation holding a dozen similar spirits.
Gandalf_Flame_Of_Anor
Incompatible on basis of corrupted Qi of yulong etc
Synova Vitale
I wonder if they will notice that he goes missing. That should be fun. Bringing home the way ward spirit.
mhaj58
Why hasn’t anyone explained to him that there’s already an emperor who is doing the best he can with what he has
Voror
So either this finds it's way ti the Enperor who simply agrees on the basis he already is the Emperor. Or Mei's uncle somehow gets a hold of it.
Baqc∞ART
I knew that would happen, who knows, maybe the emperor will enter the Shenong path
Aki_Iokua18
Will you become the Emperor?” “I refuse…Thank the Heavens I FINALLY got to say it!” Fengyan most likely. Here’s hoping this doesn’t become a seed of future trouble. Shame it seems Shen Yu won’t get the double pleasure of show off his cock to the Imperial Court as while simultaneously delivering matters of great importance. Hopefully the former will still happen.
Red Viking
Wait... that copy is actually meant for the emperor, isn't it? XD
PickledTink
He's going to ask the Emperor if he wants to be Emperor. It'll be great.
ben regnard
I thought that might be the solution - if the emperor will not come from the spirit, send the spirit to the emperor.
That Guy
Sneaky spirit indeed
Anime Problem
Lol the spirits on it's way to meet the emperor. This is gonna be one of the funniest interactions ever.
Cml1022
It would be cool if the spirit actually interacts with the emperor. From what you’ve shown of the emperor so far he would be entertained by it and probably use it to productively. It’s weird that competent leadership in stories is so rare that this is a breath of fresh air.
Corwin Amber
That the current emperor isn't as powerful as the previous one(s); perhaps the crystal will be able to show him how to become more powerful for the betterment of the empire :)
Bruno Vieira
He will talk to the emperor lol
Seaspike
Woot, the spirit will get to meet the Emperor.
linkhyrule5
> damaged the people’s very souls and addled their minds to the point where most went mad,” Missing speaker here. Oh boy. Shenguanshi might get himself into trouble... then again, he *is* going to see the actual Emperor, so maybe he'll get his wish at last.
Cam
What a sneaky spirit!
jeffrey niski
Lol the spirit sneaks off and meets the current emperor who says sure why not. I'm already the emperor anyway.
Andrew Denton
Yes! Offer the throne to the existing emperor!
Cam
Tftc!!
Rake1810
She guashi meets the emperor who agrees to be emperor.
Harish
It's going to be ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS when Shenguashi ends up right with THE EMPEROR. "WHY!!!" - The Spirit cried as the literal Emperor stood before him, rendering his purpose moot.
Seiden Kyoukai
Spirit: WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE THE EMPEROR!?!?!? Emperor: ...
NameGame
Darn it all to heck. I dawdled. I found the chapter before the notification by sheer chance...and paid the price for my slothful ways by missing first.
JohnJohn2195
The emperor gets his own chat gpt to help him rule better
Julia Pennoyer
One minute too late. Keep trying, you'll get there.
Julia Pennoyer
Yes! Find your Emperor!
Randall Norman Pick
And rampancy claims another AI.
Katharine Gould
Thanks for the chapter boss!
NameGame
First?
Zharina
Thanks for the chapter!
