Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

Chapter 1842 The Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty 2

Now that Jiang Xinxin has woken up, she no longer needs Shi Feixuan to watch over her. Besides, Shi Feixuan and Wanwan, along with Cihang Jingzhai and Yin Gui Sect, all sound very familiar to Jiang Xinxin. Although she hasn't figured out exactly what it is, it's definitely a world she's heard of before, and it's most likely a fictional world. Even if it involves "real" historical figures that she knows, it's very likely that it's just a shell, borrowing their reality.

Therefore, she stopped worrying about the current situation. In any case, she was not short of money, and this was a martial arts world where she didn't need to go out with a pass, identification, or travel permit.

But soon, all of Jiang Xinxin's good mood vanished as quickly as the dew on a June morning!

Changsheng rarely shows his face, but when he does, he brings a huge shock to Jiang Xinxin: "Xinxin, this world was originally destined to follow the path of Taoism. Buddhism should have declined rapidly and ended up like the Taoism in your memory, struggling to survive in the sacred mountains and old forests most of the time."

"But unexpectedly, Cihang Jingzhai stole the He Shi Bi jade and even staged a 'choosing a master on behalf of Heaven.' What's more, they actually chose the right dragon. That's why Buddhism flourished in this small world, while the fortunes of Taoism were suppressed to the bottom. Places like Longhu Mountain, Qingcheng Mountain, and Wudang Zhenwu Palace all disappeared!"

Jiang Xinxin interrupted Changsheng directly: "That's enough, you don't need to say anything more, I don't agree!"

"Although I am closer to the local Taoist sects, can my Tao be the same as the Tao of those sects? Moreover, this time I am going to directly intervene in the sectarian conflict. Do you think this is a dinner party?!"

Changsheng quickly advised, "Oh, Xinxin, things aren't as complicated as you think. To put it simply, all you need to do is sever the legitimacy of Cihang Jingzhai's so-called 'choosing a master on behalf of Heaven.' It's not a difficult thing for you. You've been an emperor and a Heavenly Emperor before, you can do it!"

Jiang Xinxin snorted coldly: "Do you think I'm stupid? Is questioning the legitimacy of Cihang Jingzhai's selection of its master by Heaven such an easy thing to do?"

Jiang Xinxin, who has been in this world since her time travel, admits that she hasn't made much progress, but she should have gradually come to understand some things, even if a pig were in her position.

The conflict between Buddhism and Taoism does not occur in every small world. In fact, in most small worlds, Taoism's power surpasses that of Buddhism. However, this does not mean that Buddhism can be easily manipulated. After all, the first and second place are clearly distinct, and the rest combined are probably not enough to defeat either the first or the second place.

Jiang Xinxin had no idea what was going on in this small world, so how could she possibly interfere in the conflict between Buddhism and Taoism?!

Changsheng knew that this matter was putting Jiang Xinxin in a very difficult position, so he could only try his best to persuade her: "But Xinxin, if we don't agree, then we'll be considered to have come here illegally. We'll be marked by the Heavenly Dao, and we'll be restricted in everything we do. We might even incur unnecessary karma, and we could be assimilated if we're not careful!"

Jiang Xinxin snorted coldly, not taking Xiaotiandao's targeting seriously at all. "Back then, I was a genuine Grand Luo Immortal! As the saying goes, once proven, forever proven. What can a mere minor world do to me?"

When she was suddenly "kidnapped," Jiang Xinxin took precautions. She couldn't just take out any treasures that could conceal her luck, merits, or personal aura, since the spiritual energy in this world was extremely limited, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator couldn't afford to sustain it. Taking out such treasures would only draw more attention to herself. So she used the spells she had comprehended and the relevant laws she had studied.

So as long as immortality truly belongs to her side, and as long as she doesn't gravitate towards those so-called protagonists, she can basically live peacefully for a hundred years or so.

After leaving her inn room and going to a private room for a meal, Jiang Xinxin completely understood how this world worked.

It is now the Daye era of the Sui Dynasty, and the reigning emperor is Yang Guang, the second emperor of the Sui Dynasty. Yang Guang has already dug the Grand Canal and has gone down to Huaizuo many times. The beauty of Qionghua has spread throughout the world. The most debated topic in the court is the war against Goguryeo. As the emperor, Yang Guang desperately needs a great victory against foreign powers to suppress the many voices of opposition from the people and the court.

As for the division of power in the world, there is the righteous leader Cihang Jingzhai, as well as the demonic sects Yin Gui Sect and Huajian Sect. The local powerful families are the four major clans: the Li clan of Taiyuan, the Dugu clan of the current dynasty's maternal relatives, the Song clan that dominates Lingnan, and the Yuwen clan of the former dynasty's royal family. There are also various anti-Sui forces that are gaining momentum.

But the most exciting news was that Shi Feixuan, a disciple of Cihang Jingzhai, was carrying the He Shi Bi jade to choose its master on behalf of Heaven, and that the "Longevity Manual" had previously appeared in Luoyang and had now been obtained by two beggars.

Upon hearing "The Secret of Immortality," many vague memories returned. Jiang Xinxin felt as if it were a martial arts drama she had watched before, but she couldn't recall the plot. At this moment, what interested her was the He Shi Bi jade in Shi Feixuan's hand.

As is well known, the He Shi Bi was the most famous treasure during the Warring States period. Because of this jade disc, there were many interactions between King Ying Ji of Qin and the State of Zhao, which gave rise to idioms such as "carrying thorns to apologize" and "returning the jade disc to Zhao intact".

Ultimately, the He Shi Bi was made into the Imperial Seal of the State by Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng. This seal, which was engraved with the words "Received the Mandate of Heaven, May it last forever" in the insect and bird seal script, may have disappeared into the Luo River in Luoyang with the end of the Tang Dynasty.

Therefore, the He Shi Bi was no longer a rare treasure that passed between the Zhao and Qin states during the Warring States period, but rather the Imperial Seal of the State, symbolizing the legitimacy of the world. It should have been held by the current Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty, and should never have ended up in the hands of a Jianghu sect like Cihang Jingzhai, a foreign religious branch.

But this world isn't official history; it's a fictional world where anything can happen. So, Jiang Xinxin happily decided to secretly follow Shi Feixuan to see the Imperial Seal of the State, which is now known as the He Shi Bi.

However, Jiang Xinxin did not anticipate the crisis she was about to face. Although Yang Guang had not yet received the posthumous title "Yang," his various acts of being a foolish and tyrannical ruler had already spread throughout the land, and many beauties from the common people had been sent to Yang Guang's side.

The appearance of such a beauty as Jiang Xinxin is very eye-catching. In particular, those with ulterior motives quickly determined that she did not come from any aristocratic family. The only person she had contact with who was presentable was Shi Feixuan from Cihang Jingzhai. Even though she herself was wealthy, she did not seem to be just any young lady raised by a wealthy family. However, those with ulterior motives had already decided to take advantage of her.