Dao Equaling the Heavens
Chapter 618 - 122: Jun Yan’s Resurrection

Chapter 618: Chapter 122: Jun Yan’s Resurrection

Three months later.

In these three months, the Cultivation World has been changing rapidly, with political orders continuously issued from the Jade Palace.

Firstly, a universal calendar will be used across the world. Sects can continue using their sect’s calendar, but public notices must be marked with the new calendar.

Starting next year, it will be called the Datong Calendar Year One.

Secondly, each state needs to establish an all-weather communicable sound transmission magic platform, which must be popularized to the city level within three years, and within ten years to the town level.

Thirdly, academies are to be set on top of schools, and within three years, at least one academy must exist at the city level.

Fourthly, Taoist Soldiers stationed in different regions will receive double pay, and may not retire at will after the new calendar.

Fifthly, the Pill Alliance, taverns, Artifact Refining Pavilion, brothels, spiritual food, etc., are classified as high-profit industries and will need to pay more taxes.

Sixthly, sects in Danqing State need to make up for uncollected taxes from the past two hundred years.

According to rumors, before the law was issued, all first, second, and third-class Pill Sect Leaders were invited to Three Pure Mountain.

Seventhly, Buddha State requires each temple to have a Houtu divine statue.

Eighthly, the Jade Palace urges Broken Sword Mountain to abolish sword fights in Sword State.

Ninthly...

The entire Cultivation World has become busy, even rural farmers can sense that the Immortal Boats flying in the sky are busier than before.

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Xie Yunnan arrived at Three Pure Mountain to report, the office was already filled with familiar faces, and as soon as she came in, she drew everyone’s attention.

"It’s Fairy Xie."

"The Sword Maniac has arrived..."

"Even she has come, with all the Heavenly Prides of major sects gathered worldwide, could it be that the legendary Immortal Land has opened again?"

"Nine out of ten, yes, or why else would they suddenly summon us all?"

The whispers of the crowd reached her ears, filling Xie Yunnan’s heart with some doubts.

From what she knows, the opening time of the Immortal Land is unpredictable, sometimes not opening for a thousand years if luck is bad. The opening time is uncertain, but preparations for its opening can be confirmed.

The sect did not inform her.

’Yunnan, after going, don’t come back regardless of what happens, if there are problems, seek out your Junior Master Gu, listen to his arrangements in all matters.’

Xie Yunnan suddenly recalled the instructions from her master before leaving, the first time she saw her master so solemn.

Thirty years ago, when the Devil Emperor went insane and invaded the Human Race’s Earth Realm, her master handled the issue without such seriousness.

"Xie Yunnan?"

A strange voice came, soon followed by a towering figure crossing the crowd to appear before her.

The woman had a very strong appearance, and the luxurious attire of Qianfeng Sect seemed somewhat out of place.

Her cultivation had already reached the Returning to Void Realm.

Xie Yunnan said, "Are you Qi Ling?"

The tall woman smiled brightly, saying, "It’s me, an elder asked me to greet your master, and praised you as quite impressive, much better than Xiao Yunyi back then."

"An elder?"

Xie Yunnan pondered briefly, then her face showed realization, saying, "Where is Master Jun now?"

The tall woman smiled without speaking.

Those around were somewhat confused, speculating which great power Qi Ling was a disciple of, looking young yet already in the Returning to Void Realm.

At this moment, a Yuqing Disciple walked in, holding a jade scroll, which was notably a decree from the Jade Palace.

"Everyone, please be quiet, let me read out the decree."

The noisy chatter instantly quieted down.

"Cultivators are also great powers. Great powers should be virtuous. Today, cultivators number in the thousands, condensation core cultivators are no less than a hundred thousand, True Monarchs are numerous by ten thousand, an unprecedented and grand era since ancient times."

"Nonetheless, the prosperity of cultivators does not benefit the common people. Most of us cultivators are from farming families, achieving true results should benefit the people, universal unity."

The opening was filled with a verbose passage, yet those with experience in the system were shaken.

The beginning of the document often dictates the nature, and it could be big or small.

Half a stick of incense later, the Yuqing Disciple finished reading the somewhat verbose decree.

The main point was that the Jade Palace encourages young cultivators to venture into the countryside, travel across thousands of mountains and rivers, enter the mortal world to temper the heart.

The work involves surveying every inch of mountains and rivers, recording every village, township, town, determining the approximate population, literacy rate, and living standards.

They will act as Commanders, each responsible for an entire state.

And the reward is...

"Complete Three Pure Divine Power and Spells! Anyone rated as excellent will gain a divine skill?!"

Someone exclaimed, repeating the somewhat unbelievable reward.

Divine Skills are the highest grade of Daoist skill, also a standard for sect status. If there are no Divine Skills, it is considered third-class.

Sanqing Taoist Sect was actually offering Divine Skills as a reward.

Although there were only ten spots, prohibited from sharing externally, comparing the prestige of Divine Skills, it was invaluable.

Xie Yunnan was one of the few Heavenly Pride not swayed, pondering what Jade Palace’s intention was?

The danger of exploring the world does not match the reward.

This task could easily be completed by any mortal, just need local officials to report progressively.

Considering letting them estimate direct access to the grassroots, but what’s the point?

Everyone accepted their decree appointments and left the office, excitement filling the air.

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Xie Yunnan entered Three Pure Mountain alone, meeting Qi Ling at the mountain gate, who smiled to greet.

Her aura had become more mysterious and enigmatic than before, coupled with recalling her identity, adding some conjecture to her heart.

"You two may enter the mountain, flying is prohibited above any Spiritual Peak, please refrain from random Flying Escape."

The gatekeeping Three Pure Disciple allowed passage.

Xie Yunnan and Qi Ling walked in, the latter asked, "Are you also here to find Gu Wen?"

Addressing him directly implies she’s a senior.

"With respect, my master specifically advised before leaving, upon arriving at Three Pure Mountain, I must pay respects to Junior Master Gu."