The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 793 - 574: Leaving the Capital

Chapter 793: Chapter 574: Leaving the Capital

In front of Wuji Palace, three thousand Jinyi Guards were assembled. Each Jinyi Guard practiced the Evolution Method. Although their realms were not high, such power was already quite impressive in this world. Once they gathered their souls in the future and accepted the Power of Incense, they could leap over the dragon gate and become as dragons.

Such a grand operation naturally could not escape the eyes and ears of others, but at this moment, it no longer mattered.

Because it was already evening, and the sky was gradually darkening.

Inside Wuji Palace, a young man dressed in Red Jade Purple Gold Armor stepped out with golden clouds at his feet and lightning across his shoulders. Just standing there, the clouds seemed to gather around him. Although he said nothing, a Dragon and Tiger Energy naturally radiated from him, as if he could shake mountains and rivers with just a stomp.

"Is this Master Taiyi? Truly unbelievable."

"He is also a cultivator, and his power is extremely terrifying."

"The strength of Master Taiyi is simply unfathomable."

The three thousand Jinyi Guards all had sharp eyes. They had long possessed Spirit Mediums, allowing them to see Vengeful Ghosts and Incense Fire Gods. Naturally, they could also see the phenomena around Li Yi, and just a glance rendered the entire crowd silent.

Only Evolvers could directly feel the vast difference in the levels of life between each other.

No words were needed. He didn’t even need to deliberately display his power. Just standing there and letting his life aura spread out naturally instilled awe, like a fierce tiger passing by a pack of wild dogs, needing no roar; the wild dogs would naturally be frightened just by the scent, retreating in fear.

"I am Master Taiyi. Today, by the Emperor’s command, I lead three thousand Jinyi Guards and twenty Golden Eyes Guards, leaving the Capital City to begin the path of breaking mountains and temples." Li Yi’s voice was calm but carried the power of a Spell, instantly reaching the ears of each Jinyi Guard.

However, everyone had already received this secret mission, so it was not surprising and they were already prepared.

Even before the operation, the court had already issued substantial family settlement allowances, enough for a family to live a luxurious life for generations. Moreover, if they made contributions, they would surely be granted nobility in the future, hereditary and unchanging. If successful, they could be ennobled as True Gods, enjoying incense offerings for a thousand years without perishing.

Money, power, immortality, Emperor Shenwu Li Jiye spent lavishly, already making these Jinyi Guards blood boil.

After all, they came from impoverished backgrounds, honest youth. Now they had such a chance for a reversal of fortune, how could they pass it up? The Brocade Spring Saber at their waists was already hungry and thirsty.

Li Yi spoke again: "For this operation of breaking mountains and temples, I am in charge of all matters. Anyone who disobeys my command will be executed without mercy. If anyone lacks the resolve and wishes to withdraw from this action, you may leave now. I will plead with the Emperor to pardon your guilt."

Yet not one of the three thousand Jinyi Guards backed down.

Those who were selected naturally went through screening and would not retreat at this time.

"Very well, in that case, I won’t waste any more words. Let’s set off." After speaking, Li Yi pointed his finger, manipulating Daoist Skills, and performed the Cloud Soaring Technique.

In an instant, the sky filled with Spiritual Energy gathered to form golden clouds. The clouds then converged, connecting into a sea of clouds, which enveloped the three thousand Jinyi Guards. The sea of clouds lifted, directly raising the three thousand Jinyi Guards, and began ascending quickly.

All the Jinyi Guards showed astonished expressions. It was their first time seeing someone with such Great Divine Power, able to fly with over three thousand people, something even powerful Incense Fire Gods couldn’t achieve.

As they rose higher and higher, they realized they had left the Imperial Palace and were above the Capital City.

"Go."

Li Yi shouted lowly, his voice like a dragon or tiger, echoing through the sky. Then, a golden cloud also rose beneath his feet, and as the wind picked up, this golden sea of clouds swept in a direction.

His first task was to leave the Capital City.

The Emperor’s Aura over the Capital City was heavy, interfering with his spells. Only after leaving the Capital City could Li Yi truly be like a dragon in the sea, a tiger leaping into the deep mountains.

"Greetings, Master Taiyi."

Suddenly, above the golden clouds, a beautiful woman respectfully greeted him.

Li Yi glanced and noted by her attire that she was one of the Golden Eyes Guards: "Did the Emperor have something he wanted you to convey?"

The Golden Eyes Guard was a confidant of his father, Li Jiye. Arranging twenty of them here was certainly not just for his command, but also to liaise with various regions. Many small matters need not have Li Yi personally mind, otherwise, why have so many subordinates?

"Returning to the True Man, subordinate Flower Girl, a tea blossom from the wilds that gained spirit, received the Emperor’s care, was transplanted from the wild to the Imperial Palace, and was ennobled as the Flower God, only then received the Power of Incense and took human form. The Emperor noticed that the True Man had no maids or servants and specially assigned me to serve the True Man. I hope the True Man approves."

This Golden Eyes Guard named Flower Girl knelt down, radiating alluring charm.

"I understand, you may withdraw. If there are any instructions, I will summon you myself." Li Yi glanced and waved his hand expressionlessly.

"Yes, True Man." Only then did Flower Girl withdraw.

Li Yi realized that this Flower Girl, along with the other twenty Golden Eyes Guards, were more like maids sent by his father rather than just simple guards.

He casually glanced at the other Golden Eyes Guards.

These young women were all beautiful and graceful, with varying charms, and their light golden eyes added a touch of allure. They were loyal, indeed a temptation for any man. However, he wasn’t here to enjoy this world, but to cultivate. Women would only delay his progress in achieving Three Flowers Gathering at the Top.

He withdrew his gaze.

Li Yi stood atop the golden clouds, gazing into the distance. At this moment, the golden clouds carrying the three thousand Jinyi Guards and twenty Golden Eyes Guards were about to leave the region three hundred Baili around the Capital City.

He had a premonition.

There was bound to be a battle waiting for him after he left the Capital City.

The moment he was appointed as the State Preceptor, it was destined that he would become a thorn in the side of most of the Incense Fire Gods under heaven, and the Yin Emperor lurking in the shadows would certainly not spare him.

At this moment, the sky grew increasingly dim.

Night was the time when Incense Fire Gods were active.

It was just the beginning of the night.

Streams of Incense Fire Energy rose from all directions of the Capital City, intertwining to form clouds, within which the Incense Fire Gods manifested one by one.

"Where is Master Taiyi?"

Soon, a vast voice resounded across the sky, as Li Yi’s golden Xiangyun had just flown out of the Capital City, only to be blocked by a stream of Incense Fire Energy, where True Gods formed by Incense Fire barred his path, intercepting him in mid-air.

"So you arrived this quickly? I thought it would take some time after I left the Capital for the Incense Fire Gods to target me. Yet, just you people, it seems I’ve been underestimated." Li Yi, with a calm gaze, stared at the black clouds surrounding the three particularly distinct Incense Fire Gods.

Among them, he recognized one as the Southern Guardian General Zhang Jiantong.

At this moment, Zhang Jiantong was clad in armor, appearing tall and majestic, with a treasure sword in hand and a somber look, seemingly with a bit of apprehension in his heart.

Beside him were the Western and Eastern Guardian Generals, one wielding a long spear, the other holding double hammers, both equally imposing and awe-inspiring, surrounded by thick Incense Fire Energy, their bodies had turned from illusion to reality, as if possessing flesh and blood.

"The Yin Emperor has decreed, Master Taiyi, as the State Preceptor, harbors impure intent, condemned for great sins; today, you are stripped of your title, and shall be executed immediately." A Western Guardian General stepped forward, holding a Holy Decree, and shouted aloud.

Although the Holy Decree was issued by the Yin Emperor, it was also acknowledged by the court. At this moment, as the decree was proclaimed, heavens echoed as though his position as State Preceptor truly got annulled, causing the power of Incense Fire Belief within him to dissipate uncontrollably, and large amounts of Incense Fire Energy ceased to gather around Li Yi, instead dispersing into the heavens and earth.

Realizing this change in himself, Li Yi couldn’t help but furrow his brows.

Can this really happen?

A single decree, and the Incense Fire Energy can’t gather anymore?

"Master Taiyi, you are finished. You’ve lost your position as State Preceptor. The Incense Fire Power is dissipating; without it, you will soon revert to your original form." The Western Guardian General sneered and said.

"I see." At this moment, Li Yi understood why the Jinyi Guard was trained to begin demolishing mountains and temples.

The Incense Fire Gods ordained by the realm were all under the control of emperors throughout dynasties. All it takes is one Holy Decree to knock you off the divine pedestal, never to gather Incense Fire Power again. And throughout history, there have been twelve emperors, mutually counterbalancing and intricately interwoven, tough to unravel, necessitating cultivators to break this cycle.

"True Man, no worries, we have the Emperor’s Holy Decree." At this moment, the Golden-eyed Guard Flower Girl stepped forward, also holding a Holy Decree from the current Emperor Shenwu.

However, the decree’s content was blank, but it bore the Emperor’s seal, and once something was written, it would become reality.

Li Yi, however, waved his hand: "It’s not necessary. Breaking mountains and temples depends on people, not a decree."

After speaking, he turned to look at the Incense Fire Gods before him: "You should be very aware of my humble Daoist’s strength. Previously, there was a Northern Guardian General by the name of Wang Qijun, who was opposed to my humble Daoist, and was slain in the Capital City. I truly wonder where you get the gall now to claim that you’re here to slay me?"

"If it’s only you today, then I’m sorry, your tenure as Guardian Generals ends now."

"How dare you, you’ve lost your State Preceptor position. Today is the day of your death."

"Arrogant, the three of us Guardian Generals joining forces can easily overthrow you."

At this moment, the two Guardian Generals shouted loudly in unison, though only the Southern Guardian General Zhang Jiantong was well aware that this Daoist before him had improved since the last time. If it weren’t for obtaining the Holy Decree, stripping away his position and dissipating his Incense Fire Power, he would not have dared to come.

However, they were unaware that Li Yi never relied on Incense Fire Power.

Even now, when much of his Incense Fire Power had dissipated, his own strength was not weakened in the slightest, as he pursued the path of borrowing falsehood to cultivate truth, not relying on Incense Fire Power.

Li Yi laughed at this moment, amused by the foolishness of these Incense Fire Gods.

Right now, he was at the Third Level of Five Qi Realm, his strength magnified many times over; if previously the three Guardian Generals joined forces, they might have some chance, but now, undoubtedly, it was a collision of eggs against stone, a path to self-destruction.

"Forget it, I’m not in the mood to waste more words with you things; today, I’ll send you on your way altogether." Li Yi took a step forward at this moment, from the Xiangyun, a ray of golden light soared into the sky.

The Jin Qi from the twelve acupoints emanated, with just its aura spilling out, it was enough to pierce through gold and shatter stone, extremely sharp.

The endless Jin Qi then condensed into one, converging at his fingertip.

"Carve the land to form rivers." Li Yi reversed the Daoist Skill, pointed a finger forward.

Instantly, an extreme sharpness scintillated across the sky in a flash, too fast to respond, and this time he operated Jin Qi, in harmony with the Daoist Skill, amplifying its might without the slightest reduction.