If there is a chance to obtain the Void Sky Treasure Box again...

Back then, Hong Taizu used it to seize the world. While various factors such as timing, geography, and human harmony contributed, it's not certain that others could replicate this path. Yet, even if we consider the worst case and say we can't establish a dynasty, the Void Sky Treasure Box is still sufficient to give its holder the power to establish a 'Holy Land.'

Seeing the reactions of the two, Chen Ku spoke directly: "Master, Senior Brother, the underground palace is filled with many formations and traps set by the Mountain-Lifting Heavenly King. Although Shangguan Yun discovered the underground palace, he couldn't find a way in, which is why he spread the news, hoping to use outsiders attracted by the news to help break the formations. However, I have a route map to enter the underground palace. Would you be willing to explore this Hero King underground palace with me?"

Shan Lingguan and Qin Yuxian exchanged a glance, sighed softly, and Shan Lingguan said to Qin Yuxian: "I thought that meeting this disciple again in my old age was already fate, but I didn't expect the true luck was yet to come. Since such a heaven-given opportunity is in front of us three, how can we pass it up?"

Qin Yuxian also nodded and said, "Then let us go together."

At this point, Chen Ku asked, "What about the matter with Tan Chongrui and the Little Princess?"

Qin Yuxian thought for a moment and said, "Qin Fang has profound skills. Last night I administered a high-quality healing inner core to him; he should be awake by now. I'll have him lead all the people of the Medicine King Hall to the Qiu Dragon Mansion, and we'll discuss further after we return from the Hero King underground palace."

Having said that, the three of them went into Qin Fang's room.

"Master, Master Uncle..." Qin Fang, upon waking, looked guilty and said, "This disciple is incompetent and didn't keep Lord Tan safe."

"It's not your fault; that person has Seventh Realm cultivation, and it was my mistake as a teacher." Qin Yuxian helped Qin Fang up.

Qin Fang seemed a bit comforted but then looked at Chen Ku and blurted out, "Scholar Chen, you're here too?"

"Qin Fang, you should address him as Junior Master Uncle." Qin Yuxian directly informed Chen Ku's current status, as his junior brother, whether in proxy for master or otherwise, needed no further explanation.

"Junior Master Uncle?" Qin Fang was momentarily confused.

He looked at Chen Ku, who had really become his Master Uncle.

His mouth opened slightly, trying to mentally prepare himself to say "Junior Master Uncle" without awkwardness...

However, Qin Yuxian interrupted him, saying:

"Now there is an urgent matter, Junior Brother, kindly invite the few shopkeeping masters of the Medicine King Hall..."

Chen Ku nodded, and soon, Qin Sifan, Cao Shouxiong, Zhang Yuanying, Yang Luochen, who could already get out of bed and walk, Shang Yunfang, and Kou Ming all arrived in the room.

Qin Yuxian said to Qin Sifan and everyone, "Now that Baojiao County has fallen, it's uncertain when the Imperial Court can reclaim it. The news of the Hero King Treasure has coincidently surfaced, and Qin and Junior Brother Chen are planning to explore the underground palace. Hence, I have a suggestion regarding your next steps. If the people of the Medicine King Hall are willing, you may first follow my disciple to the Qiu Dragon Mansion, where the disciples of the Qiu Dragon Martial Meeting can help settle you. Would you be willing?"

"Willing, of course, willing."

The shopkeepers exchanged glances and responded promptly.

The Medicine King Hall was originally a branch of the 'Three Emperors Ancestral Masters Association' from the Thirty-Six Martial Association under the Qiu Dragon Martial Meeting, set up in Baojiao County by a few property owners. Given the upheaval in Baojiao County, their first thought was to seek refuge with the headquarters of the Three Emperors Ancestral Masters Association, especially with President Qin's assurance, they were extremely willing.

"Chen Ku, are you going to the Hero King underground palace?" Yang Luochen's face was pale, and he looked worried.

Chen Ku nodded and said, "Master, don't worry. With Senior Brother Qin around, you can be assured of my safety."

Senior Brother Qin?

Yang Luochen looked at Qin Yuxian and vaguely understood the current relationship between Qin Yuxian and Chen Ku—it truly made him the junior brother of a grandmaster?

He didn't further comment, especially hearing after waking that the True Void Ancestor Master, who defeated him in a mere encounter, was actually killed by his own senior apprentice, avenging him; he knew that Chen Ku's strength had long surpassed his own.

"Alright, let me remind Qin Fang of certain matters again."

Qin Yuxian reiterated the matter regarding Tan Chongrui and then instructed Qin Fang to bring Guan Hongluan, return to Qiu Dragon Mansion, discuss with other senior and junior brothers, settle everyone well, and wait for his return.

Chen Ku, in turn, made a brief farewell to his elderly mother, sister-in-law, elder sister, and nephew.

"Sister, don't worry. If brother-in-law survived last night's incidents, I'll definitely bring him back for you," Chen Ku promised his sister.

Chen Tian's eyes were already swollen from crying, yet she understood it was an 'act of God'; with rebels attacking Baojiao County, Li Yuancheng, as the Imperial Court's arrest officer, inevitably became the first person affected.

Her being able to escape the city alive was already the utmost her brother could accomplish.

She merely cast a pleading glance at her brother without saying a word and followed their mother away.

"Junior Brother Chen, we will wait for you at the Qiu Dragon Mansion," Kou Ming said.

Beside Snake Fish Town's road, watching the friends and family of the Medicine King Hall move towards Qiu Dragon Mansion, Chen Ku felt a weight lift from his shoulders. The situation in Baojiao County was currently stable, and he could fully dedicate himself to the adventurous exploration of the Hero King Treasure with Shan Lingguan and Qin Yuxian.

"Alright, everything here is settled. Disciple, let us embark," Shan Lingguan said.

Shangguan Yun had already announced the location of the underground palace, and the three began walking towards it. With only a little over a hundred li to cover, and considering the speed of two Seventh Realm Great Martial Men, plus Chen Ku's pace, they could arrive within an hour or two.

...

Meanwhile, in Ping'an County.

"Hero King Treasure?" Ping's Path Leader Xu En gathered the three Dharma Protector Gods and Vice Sect Hierarch Ma Tianlin, gravely saying: "Back then, when Xu Family Head Xu Ao sought our help in rescuing his niece, the condition he offered was that after success, he would invite us to explore the Hero King Treasure. We failed to rescue Xu Minjun and lost several Incense Masters in the process."

Ma Tianlin replied in a deep voice, "Shangguan Yun's scheme at the time fooled even me. I thought Shangguan Yun would personally oversee the execution, so I planned to coordinate an attack with brothers inside the sect at the vegetable market, but unexpectedly, he mobilized the City Defense Forces..."

Xu En solemnly stated, "It appears that Shangguan Yun indeed knows the whereabouts of the Hero King Treasure. But to openly reveal such a valuable treasure's location to everyone, what's the ulterior motive?"

Ma Tianlin declared, "There must be deceit involved!"

"From Xu Ao's words, it was ascertained that the Hero King Treasure is indeed near Baojiao County. That's also why we initiated the uprising here, initially planning to occupy Baojiao County and then slowly search for it. Now...leaving aside what Shangguan Yun is up to," Xu En said calmly, "Baojiao County now belongs to our Ping's Path. In a few days, tens of thousands of our members from the mountains will settle in, making the 100,000 households, 700,000 to 800,000 population of Baojiao County our 'resources.' With such a population, the descent of the God of the Yellow Heaven is inevitable. With the God of the Yellow Heaven present, no matter what Shangguan Yun plots, it will be irrelevant."

"The Sect Hierarch's meaning is?" Ma Tianlin softly inquired, "To go see for ourselves?"

"Whether it's true or false can be discerned at a glance."

Xu En said:

"I will only take Piao Gao Preacher and two others; Tianlin, you and the 'Emperor's Primordial Spirit' and 'Heavenly Kingdom Master' two Dharma Protectors remain stationed in the city. As long as the incantations are quickly propagated, a great formation can be formed in Baojiao County, capable of withstanding an attack by tens of thousands of troops."

Elsewhere, in Ping'an County, a Tang-named expert who searched all night without finding Guan Hongluan also learned of this news:

"Hero King Treasure? This news must be swiftly conveyed back to the Marquis Mansion, and I will head there to investigate first."

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