"I want to end this chaotic world!"

After Zhang Kui finished speaking, everyone looked at each other in dismay, and then their faces turned solemn. The once bustling hall suddenly fell silent.

Hmm?

Zhang Kui frowned at the few people present; these were the pillars of the chaotic times in Central State. Shouldn't they be responding passionately? Why has everyone suddenly become silent?

Just then, Helian Boxiong suddenly stood up, straightened his attire, and solemnly bowed with cupped fists. "The Helian Family is willing to follow Taoist Friend Zhang in establishing a new dynasty."

The others also nodded, rose to their feet, and solemnly bowed. Taoist Puyang was beaming with joy.

"Pu Yang pays respects to Your Majesty!"

"Wait a minute!"

Zhang Kui was both amused and helpless. "You've got it wrong. I mean to end the chaos in the world earlier. I never said I wanted to become some emperor."

Elder Huayan slightly shook his head,

"Young Friend Zhang Kui, I know you are inherently carefree and view the throne as nothing. But if you wish to end this chaotic world and unite Central State, the people's heart and mind desire, there truly cannot be an absence of an emperor."

Helian Boxiong also looked serious,

"True Man Zhang, this world is in great turmoil, which stems not solely from evil spirits; human hearts drifting apart is the root cause. Common folks live without basic needs, and ambitious and ruthless individuals remain unchecked. Therefore, there must be a royal path, and royal path signifies rules. Only with rules can there be stability."

"So to stabilize the world, a mandate is necessary. Other than you, I'm afraid others will not be satisfied, potentially leading to further trouble."

Zhang Kui frowned slightly,

"Stop persuading me. I'm not interested, plain and simple."

Seeing the helpless expressions of those around him, Zhang Kui laughed heartily and shook his head. "Senior Helian is not wrong. Of course, this world needs rules, but I believe it needs strength and hope even more."

"Across several dynasties, the human race had rules, yet each ruled with trepidation, eventually falling back into chaos. I'm not planning to tread the old path."

"First is strength. I found that throughout millennia, the human race never had a superlative sect. If there could be a sect capable of opposing the forbidden lands or even suppressing the ancients, why bother with those heretical paths seeking divine corpses?"

"Difficult, difficult..."

Elder Huayan shook his head and sighed, "The path of cultivation is inherently difficult. While a sect might dominate for a time with a genius, once the genius falls, it will rapidly decline."

"What if it doesn't rely on geniuses?"

Zhang Kui smiled and said, "To tell you the truth, everyone, now that the divine path is beginning to show signs, I intend to establish a sect based on the divine path."

"It's a network of mutual dependency on all sides, with the human populace as the fundamental base, providing incense fire wish power."

"The Divine Court Bell serves as the central hub, gathering and storing the world's incense fire divine power. The true gods within the bell perform their respective duties, using incense fire divine power for exorcism, warding off evil, enhancing talismans, and cultivators use talismans to protect the human race."

"In this way, humanity, the Divine Court Bell, true gods, and cultivators are all interdependent. Once unified, the snowball effect will grow larger and larger."

"As for hope, I will gradually pass down the tradition, establishing a merit system based on the divine path, with clear rewards and punishments. Those who contribute to the human path can exchange for pills, cultivation skills, and ancient artifacts, while offenders will have their talisman usage level lowered."

"If there are cultivation geniuses, fine, as long as they protect the human race and make significant contributions, all kinds of resources can undoubtedly produce a few in the Mahayana Realm."

"Ordinary cultivators are also viable. They can practice pill skills to heal the world, research arrays to improve the lives of common people, or educate others, accumulating merit in countless ways."

"Ordinary people also count. I will rely on the divine path to establish a new exchange system. By working diligently and praying sincerely, they too can receive pills that improve physical constitution and extend lifespan."

"Once this is established, it will unite the human race into a fist, help one another, and only when everyone is like a dragon can they protect themselves and bravely move forward in this era of chaotic Heavenly Dao and ten thousand races vying for dominance."

"Then, what need is there to fear the forbidden lands?"

"As for this emperor, there's simply no need. Zhang has no interest in being beneath others, nor do I care to step on top of anyone else."

"This world belongs to all of humanity. I am at peace with my conscience, and I strive to offer some help. As for how the future unfolds – whether a dragon or a worm – it's up to the people of the world to decide!"

After Zhang Kui finished speaking, everyone was initially astonished. This idea was truly shocking. But upon careful consideration, there was indeed hope. If it really came to fruition...

"Good!"

Helian Boxiong stood up abruptly, his lips trembling, eyes shining with divine light. "Taoist Friend Zhang's method is brilliant. The Helian Family will give their all to support it."

Elder Huayan was also visibly excited, stroking his beard and muttering to himself, "If this method succeeds, it will undoubtedly benefit countless generations. However, prudence is needed..."

Huo Yu with Double Pupils smiled gracefully, "Without an emperor, a court is not a court, and a sect is not a sect. There must at least be a title, right?"

"Why not count it as..."

With no hope of advancement, Taoist Puyang now only held onto a name, sensing he was part of something monumental, and trembled with excitement.

"It is indeed a court, a court opening the era of the human race, a Divine Dynasty!"

"Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty!"

...

The night was like flowing water, the moon bright and stars sparse.

Atop a high mountain, silver moonlight silently spilled over, hazy and dreamlike.

Zhang Kui was thoroughly satisfied, using his hands as a pillow as he gazed at the brilliant stars above, unable to resist the urge to smoke.

Beside him, Gu Ziqing waved her hand, the white gauze fluttering around her body, as she tied up her long hair.

As they say, where there is one, there is a second. Perhaps it was because Ling Qiushui wasn't there, or maybe it was just due to the day's excitement that with just a glance, the two of them had a midnight encounter, engaging in Daoist cultivation.

Seeing Gu Ziqing ready to get dressed and leave, Zhang Kui was somewhat anxious, "Taoist Friend Gu, you've passed your fire tribulation, but Old Zhang's fire tribulation hasn't been extinguished yet!"

Gu Ziqing initially had a stiff expression, but then suddenly smiled, vibrant as a hundred flowers in bloom, "Taoist Friend Zhang, for us cultivators, suppressing desires only damages the Dao heart, but indulging in them is also not good."

"Alright…"

Zhang Kui was a bit helpless, "Are you leaving tonight?"

"That's right."

Gu Ziqing was already dressed, her palace garments fluttering in the night breeze, her long hair swirling around her, looking at the sky full of stars, divine light in her eyes.

"The starry river is vast, the Great Path is infinite. After entering the Celestial Tribulation Realm, I increasingly feel my aptitude is limited; advancing is difficult, protecting one side is hard. Observing the endless sky fills my heart with dread, almost birthing a heart demon."

"Today, with the 'Divine Dynasty' plan revealed, I suddenly feel a broadening of the heart. Perhaps my path will fall upon this, and I will return to reorganize the Celestial Water Palace, then quickly bring people here and devote myself wholeheartedly."

Saying this, she turned gracefully and cupped her hands,

"Taoist Friend Zhang, until we meet again."

With that, her figure flickered as she departed into the moonlight...

Zhang Kui was speechless, shaking his head slightly.

He was naturally carefree, preferring a leisurely life if not for the miserable plight of the human race.

Honestly, this plan is a jumble of chaos, merging past experiences with present thoughts; it's just a concept.

Whether it can succeed, he wasn't sure.

However, others were very optimistic, preparing to gather the strengths of many, broadly inviting brilliant individuals to first draft a framework.

This matter is extremely complex, and Zhang Kui certainly didn't have the patience for it. Anyway, the platform has been set up; how they refine it depends on their abilities.

Of course, initially, they wouldn't publicize the name "Kaiyuan Divine Dynasty" to avoid attracting attention. Instead, they'd start a sect, manage the experiments across states, and then expand outward.

Zhang Kui couldn't help but recall the phrase "enemy from beyond." Perhaps it was this phrase putting pressure on him, forcing out this bizarre plan.

At that moment, he suddenly furrowed his brow and took out a jade river shell from his personal space.

This was the Tongsheng Shell that Yuan Huang, the black-robed scholar from Lanjiang Water Mansion, had given him, and it was now emitting a strange vibration.

What does that guy want with me?

Zhang Kui narrowed his eyes and infused it with mana.

The sound of the river came from the other side, followed by a moment of silence, then Yuan Huang's voice.

"Taoist Friend Zhang, impressive methods, Yuan Huang is in awe."

Zhang Kui was startled, laughed it off,

"What is Taoist Friend talking about? I don't understand."

"No need to deny it…"

On the other side, Yuan Huang said calmly, "I already said I have no interest in these disputes. I've erased all traces left at your Water Mansion."

Zhang Kui's face turned somber,

"Oh, thanks for that."

"No need!"

A cold snort came from Yuan Huang, "After the fall of Jingjiang Water Mansion, no one could figure out what was going on, so they sealed their caves tightly, guarding fiercely. Don't get into trouble again, lest you expose yourself."

"Thanks for the warning, Taoist Friend."

Zhang Kui frowned deeply, considering that all the forbidden land caves were sealed; it seemed this matter had indeed caused quite a stir.

"And…"

Upon hearing Zhang Kui's agreement, Yuan Huang's voice softened a bit, "Didn't I mention arranging a gathering? The Mid-Autumn full moon night is perfect, and the other two Taoist friends are also very interested in meeting you."

Immortal Path Alliance?

Zhang Kui felt a heaviness in his heart. This loose little organization was quite mysterious; they discovered something that caused them to abandon their former allegiances altogether.

All he knew was that one of them belonged to the Spiritual Sect; last time, when Spirit Snake Venerate was eliminated, it was this person who intervened.

"Where is the location?"

"Quanzhou, Bright Moon Island."

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