NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1:
Chapter 1: The Prime Minister’s Son:
-The Moon State, Transcendent Mountain.
The Moon State was one of the 72 states in the empire, and the Transcendent Mountain, home to one of the three major Taoist sects, was located here. It has hundreds of millions of followers.
Even the military official of Moon State, the official in charge of the state’s military and political affairs, visited the mountain and offered incense to the statue of Sanqing Taijun, seeking a successful career.
The Supreme Purity Sect was embedded deep within the Grand Ridge Mountains, making it difficult for most to find.
Despite this, outside the mountain gate, many mortals make journeys, alongside numerous cultivators.
Eighty years ago, the former master of the Supreme Purity Sect, Master Pu, carved a sword scripture into a stone stele at the mountain’s entrance. This scripture was his gift to the world’s cultivators.
For nearly a century, countless cultivators have cultivated before the mountain gate, hoping to understand the deep mysteries of the sword scripture.
This has become one of the Supreme Purity Sect’s wonders.
Although many cultivators gather at the mountain gate, the atmosphere remain peaceful, with only the sounds of birds and insects echoing through the mountains.
At this moment, everyone watched in awe and silence, careful not to disturb the tranquility of the place.
Their respect stemmed not only from the fact that the Supreme Purity Sect allowed wandering cultivators to visit and cultivate but also because the Supreme Purity Sect was one of the three great Taoist sects, supported by millions of cultivators.
No one dares to offend them.
At this moment, the sound of galloping hooves thundered through the air, as loud as a storm.
Frightened mortals hurriedly stepped aside, and even meditating cultivators were startled, some nearly losing control of their energy flow.
Angry expressions flashed on the faces of many cultivators, and they turned to see who dared to cause such a disturbance in front of the Supreme Purity Sect.
A hundred black-armored knights on crimson-scaled dragon horses charged down the mountain road. The horses’ scales gleamed, and their horns shone with wild energy.
The onlookers were stunned.
The Crimson Dragon Horse was a rare beast, rumored to have the blood of monsters, capable of running thousands of miles in a day.
Yet, in this group, these beasts were merely the mounts of guards.
The black-armored knights exuded a strong, battlefield-hardened aura, clearly seasoned warriors.
At the center of the guards was a black jade chariot, radiating a noble and mysterious presence, surrounded by auspicious clouds.
On the side of the chariot, a pennant fluttered with the word “Song” embroidered on it.
When the crowd saw this, many still looked angry, but the more experienced among them whispered in awe.
“The Song Clan! Leaders of the seven great families!”
“That must be him…”
“Coming to the Supreme Purity Sect now… the rumors must be true. The mountain’s ancestral land has produced nectar and jade dew!”
“It takes six months to gather enough for a single cauldron of this treasure. Even the Supreme Purity Sect may not be able to protect it…”
“After all, he is the prime minister’s son. Even the Supreme Purity Sect’s master must bow before him…”
Inside the black jade chariot, a young man dressed in elegant robes slowly opened his eyes, his expression lazy. “Are we there?” he asked indifferently.
He had a handsome face, with sharp features and finely carved brows, almost like a work of art.
Beside him, two beautiful maids gently massaged his legs. One wore a fiery red dress, exuding charm, while the other, in green robes, had a cold, reserved demeanor.
They seemed more like noble ladies than mere maids.
The maid in red smiled sweetly. “Young Master, we have arrived at the Supreme Purity Sect.”
This young man’s status was extraordinary.
His name was Song Yu, the eldest son of the Song Clan, one of the most powerful families in the Xia Empire. His father was the prime minister, controlling both the government and vast territories.
There were few in the world who could rival his status.
Moreover, Song Yu was a prodigy. He possessed an innate Dao foundation and had already reached the Qi Sea Realm by the age of twenty.
He was praised by the national advisor Zou Guoshi as the most promising cultivator to reach the Qi Sea Realm in a short time.
The two maids, Hong Yuan and Lu Luo, had been by Song Yu’s side since childhood, utterly loyal to him.
Suddenly, a flash of blue light appeared in the air and shot toward the black jade chariot.
Song Yu remained calm, reaching out to catch the light. As it faded, a jade slip appeared in his hand.
He glanced at it briefly, his brows rising in interest.
“How interesting,” he murmured.
“It seems the one who escaped back then has now become a true disciple of this sect…”
The one Song Yu referred to was Su Jing, once a brilliant prodigy in the imperial capital. At sixteen, Su Jing had reached the Jade Bone Realm, gaining fame even in the royal court.
However, the Su family was implicated in a “witchcraft case” orchestrated by the Song Clan, and the entire family was destroyed.
Song Yu had coveted the Su family’s inheritance and had even ordered the massacre of their entire bloodline.
The once-glorious Su family was reduced to ruins, with only Su Jing escaping the slaughter.
Now, four years later, Su Jing had resurfaced as a true disciple of the Supreme Purity Sect…
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Cultivation Realms:
Spirit Rune Realm, Hidden Spirit Realm, Vajra Realm, Jade Bone Realm, Qi Sea Realm, Core Profound Realm, Heavenly Origin Realm, Heavenly Vision Realm
Witchcraft Case:
In the thirteenth year of the Everlasting Prosperity Era, Lai Junchen reported that Jiang Yang, Minister of Sacred Rituals, had used witchcraft to curse the new emperor and the queen. The queen, enraged, ordered an investigation. The entire Jiang Yang clan was executed, and many were falsely implicated in the panic, resulting in hundreds of thousands being affected.