With heaven as the sect, virtue as the essence, the Dao as the portal, manifested in transformation...

Behind Jiang Li, the map of the Nine Provinces emerged and expanded outward, incorporating the territories of the Buddha Country.

However, certain areas on the formed map appeared distinctly dim, like blemishes, marring the map’s completeness.

Jiang Li did not divert his attention to the map’s abnormalities but instead observed the manifested mountains and rivers, synchronously evolving with the changes brought by his Divine Skills. Gradually, the map expanded, no longer a flat plane, with undulating mountains and cities appearing in various places.

The Divine Skills of the [Saint] elevated Jiang Li’s Realm once more, enabling him to comprehend the changes of the Heavenly Dao and the movements of heaven and earth, thereby operating the Divine Skills of [I Am the State] for enlightenment and delving deep within.

Though situated in another space, he was attuned to the connection with the Nine Provinces, feeling an ineffable resonance.

Moreover—

Jiang Li suddenly gazed at the evolving mountains and rivers before him, commanding with Divine Skills, "Divine Capital."

The scene of the Divine Capital immediately unfolded before Jiang Li’s eyes, the majestic capital manifesting, then descending under Jiang Li’s mental control, presenting the vista below to his eyes.

As the core of this dynasty appeared, Jiang Li’s perception deepened further; he could even feel that he could alter everything within the Divine Capital at will, sensing everything within the Divine Capital’s range, whether tangible or intangible, even the Five Vile Qi.

When the Emperor stands in the Divine Capital, he receives the strongest empowerment, his power rising to become undeniably unrivaled in the world. Although the current Great Zhou cannot grant Jiang Li the unmatched power, through this connection, he made a new discovery.

When Realm and Divine Skills combined, Jiang Li could even grasp the essence of the Five Vile Qi.

Previously, Jiang Li could faintly perceive that the Five Vile Qi was a kind of "disease" change in the world, and now his perception was even clearer.

At this moment, Jiang Li keenly sensed the throb of his Dao Fruit.

With his mastery and understanding of Cause and Effect, with his achievements in Yi Dao, Jiang Li seized the Cause and Effect during the throb of the Dao Fruit, thereby finding the Derivation Method of the Green Emperor Dao Fruit.

"First among the Three Emperors, before the Hundred Kings, the most ancient heaven, Taihao Fuxi can be said to be the first king of the world, but not only as a king, but as the first."

"He created the Eight Trigrams, invented writing, governed the world and established order, pioneering a new era."

"The Derivation of the Green Emperor Dao Fruit lies in advancing the era."

As Jiang Li contemplated, he also invoked the Divine Skills of [Emperor Emerges from Zhen], "Purify the turbid, transform the Five Viscous into spirit."

True Qi gushed out like a flood from within his body, as the heavens above the Divine Capital changed, with many auspicious clouds, dazzling lights filling the sky, thousands of strands of auspicious Qi, and the Five Vile Qi underwent significant transformation, rolling Spiritual Energy appeared in the sky over the Divine Capital.

Meanwhile, Jiang Li sensed the throb of the Dao Fruit further deepening.

Transforming the Five Vile Qi and recreating heaven and earth was Jiang Li’s original preparation for his Promotion Ceremony—to ascend the Emperor Yan’s Tao Fruit with the achievements that could influence the Human Race for five thousand years.

Later, due to constant variables, this act was shelved until now, when Jiang Li revived it.

Moreover, it was also connected to the Derivation of the Green Emperor Dao Fruit.

He combined Divine Skills with the Great Zhou, transforming the Divine Capital by Jiang Li’s will, and when the Five Vile Qi transformed into Spiritual Energy, Jiang Li was almost at one with heaven and earth, the entire Divine Capital as if in Jiang Li’s palm.

Abundant Spiritual Energy transformed and emerged, pouring down with the auspicious clouds, suddenly descending as Spirit Rain.

In broad daylight, rain fell, the Spiritual Energy transforming into countless silken threads of rain, descending on the Divine Capital, washing away the foul Qi and sweeping away the Yin Qi leaked out by the Yin Law Department’s mutation.

When it fell upon living creatures, it directly transformed into Spiritual Energy, nourishing bodies, eliminating disease Qi, or was absorbed and refined by cultivators, enhancing their Power.

For a time, the entire Divine Capital was filled with exclamations of astonishment and joy, as the shadows brought by numerous great changes were invisibly swept away. From the officials to the commoners, everyone was cheering for the miracle.

In the garden of his residence, Zhu Hui’an, pondering how to persuade for progress, suddenly stood up, caught the rain with his hand, feeling the pure spiritual mechanism, watching the flowers and trees in the garden rejuvenate, and couldn’t help but burst into laughter, "Heaven’s will! Hahaha... this truly is heaven’s will! The will of heaven resides in the Minister of Works."

"Yang Yan, Yang Yan!"

The voice echoed throughout the residence, and Zhu Hui’an’s disciple Yang Yan hurried to the garden upon hearing it.

Even before Yang Yan could salute, Zhu Hui’an said, "The Spirit Rain from heaven is auspicious; go and create momentum, let everyone know that heaven’s will resides in the Minister of Works. The rumors in the workshop outside the city can also be utilized; also combine the Minister of Works’ accomplishment in pacifying the Yong and Liang Twin Provinces with the Spirit Rain."

Even in a world where great power resides in oneself, Spirit Rain from heaven is a miracle not seen in a thousand years, in this world known as the Five Turbid Evil World.

This is true auspice, a good omen, and even the most fate-disbelieving cultivator would feel a sense of destiny upon encountering such an event.

Yet, at this time, the news of the Former Emperor’s burial had already spread, and the sudden descent of Spirit Rain, proven to be auspicious, indeed carries a touch of humor.

Yang Yan contemplated for a moment, then immediately agreed, ready to leave, but heard Zhu Hui’an say, "Send someone to inform, tell the Imperial College Sacrificial Officer about the auspice and the Minister of Works accommodating the Emperor Dao Fruit. If he returns to congratulate the Minister of Works, then Confucianism will align wholeheartedly, if he is unwilling..."

Zhu Hui’an didn’t finish the sentence, but Yang Yan understood.

If he is unwilling, then the Imperial College Sacrificial Officer might become an enemy.

"Yes, I understand."

Yang Yan accepted the order and withdrew.

...

...

In the Zong Zheng Residence.

Ji Changfeng sat in the main hall, staring at the rain outside, "Heaven’s will."

The Clan Elder, who had previously discussed with Ji Changfeng, also looked at the Spirit Rain outside, muttering, "Brother Chang Feng, now that one should have entered the Cave Heaven, perhaps he used the Map of Mountains and Rivers..."

"If that’s the case, then it’s not heaven’s will in Jiang; he himself is heaven’s will," Ji Changfeng whispered, "If this is the work of man, it is even more formidable than a natural miracle. In the coming Jiazi, the Great Zhou belongs to Jiang Sikong, and even after a Jiazi, the Great Zhou may still belong to the Jiang Family."

"Then... we must hurry with what we discussed before," the elder whispered further, "If Jiangshan cannot return to the Ji Family, then it must at least fall into the hands of someone with Ji Family blood. Relying solely on Princess Zhao Yuan may not be reliable, and after all, she bears the Gongsun surname."

"All are of the same clan, why make so many distinctions."

Ji Changfeng scolded lightly, contemplated a moment, then said, "Allow this old man to think three times."

...

...

The Spirit Rain fell for a day and night, ceasing by the afternoon of the second day.

Following this, rumors of the auspice and Jiang Li began to spread within the Divine Capital and, under the impetus of intentional parties, expanded towards the Nine Provinces.

With Zhu Hui’an’s connections, and the Divine Travel Grand Protector of the Southern Heavenly Department spreading the news, the court and field received the news at the first moment.

In a mountain wilderness in Jizhou, an old Daoist rode leisurely on a Green Bull, suddenly lifting his eyelids to gaze in a certain direction, laughing.

"Daoist Lord, why are you laughing?" The Green Bull beneath him ambled unhurriedly, asking curiously upon hearing the laughter.

"I heard a piece of good news, and then I sensed another good thing."

The Daoist Lord shook his head joyfully, "It rained in the Divine Capital."

"What’s so special about rain?" The Green Bull was unimpressed.

"Rain is not special, but Spirit Rain is," the Daoist Lord replied with a smile, "Though failing narrowly in the Buddha Country westward journey, encountering this good thing also brings me great joy. Fellow Daoist Jiang truly knows how to calculate, spoiling my plans, yet sending a gift, making it hard for me to take revenge."

He patted the Green Bull’s back, saying, "Bully, change direction."

"To the Divine Capital?" The Green Bull slowly shifted its course.

"To Yangzhou," the Daoist Lord shook his head, "If I’m not mistaken, Fellow Daoist Jiang’s next step will be to deal with the Heavenly Monarch and his followers. And the Heavenly Monarch, most likely, will not give up his current foundation but choose to ascend. This time, it will be another great battle."

Hearing the words "great battle," the Green Bull shivered.

It’s worth noting that just days have passed since the great battle at Buddha Country Lingtai Mountain, and the memory of that world-destroying scene lingers in its mind, long undispersed. As a bull following the Daoist Lord, it has no thought of "being worthwhile to witness the great battle even in death."

"Can I not go? Anyway, you don’t lack a footman, Daoist Lord." The Green Bull mumbled.

"This time you truly cannot not go," the Daoist Lord chuckled, "You are a famous demon god in the Devil God Sect, and indeed a real demon kind; I need your connection with the Demon Refining Pot to find the Great Venerable’s arrangements. This time, the Great Venerable may not necessarily act alone as last time."