And gave a brief and detailed report on recent events.

Firstly, there is the current stance of the Yan Army.

Under Chen Yuan's previous divisions, Zhen Nan Pass remains calm. Although earlier, Chu Changfeng sent word that the Demon clan was restless, harboring thoughts of raising arms once again, for some reason, they have been restrained.

Guessing within a month or two, there won't be any battles.

The great battle in Lanzhou remains fierce, but the Buddhists have gained the upper hand, constantly dispatching troops from the thirty-six Western Regions. However, since the Buddha has not yet appeared, there is no immediate danger.

In Yang Province, although they have not launched an all-out assault, they have already laid secret lines, ready to annex Yang Province at any time, just like food at their mouth.

The situation in Yun State is very favorable. Under the joint attack by Jiang He and Li Suqing, the family alliance is retreating step by step. Previously, when they sought mercy, they were denied, and Jiang He acted decisively.

With a single battle determining the outcome, the patriarch of the Gu Family fell on the spot, and the once-leading aristocratic family has been exterminated, gathering a large amount of cultivation resources, greatly replenishing military supplies.

With the patriarch of the Gu Family dead, the others have even less resistance, almost surrendering at the first sign of wind, and until now, the entire territory of Yun State has fallen under the control of the Yan Army.

The forces have formed a united front.

Currently, Li Suqing is discussing with her how to integrate the forces under the Goddess Palace into the Yan Army and formally mix them together.

The power center in Shuzhou is very calm, providing continuous support for the Yan Army. Chen Yuan's reputation is also increasing day by day, with many people convinced that he will accomplish great things in the future.

Many forces have staked everything they have on Chen Yuan, hoping to catch the last train and gain massive benefits once Chen Yuan achieves success and glory in the future.

The only pity is that the Jinyi Guard's pursuit of the Xiang family's whereabouts has yet to yield any clues, so they can only temporarily shelve this matter and continue to patrol over and over.

After listening, Chen Yuan had a clear understanding in his mind. In the nearly half a month since his departure, indeed many things had happened, and all were beneficial to him.

The Yan Army is on the rise, with a promising future.

Afterwards, Chen Yuan issued the following instructions: Shuzhou should follow the previously established guidelines, mainly focusing on appeasement and propaganda, and that South State should be highly vigilant, and if anything is amiss, they must immediately send a message back through Chu Changfeng.

Absolutely not allowing the Demon clan to enter the territory.

No need to bother with Lanzhou since there is the Heavenly Demon Hall to contend with; it would be a waste not to deplete some of their strength.

No restraint needed in Yang Province; have Tianxu and Ling Xu act immediately, aiming to seize Yang Province in the shortest time possible and convert it into their own power.

Currently, the Western Regions have already begun to act, and Savior Bodhisattva is delaying the Buddhist's time at all costs, so he naturally cannot waste this time.

Must gain maximum benefit.

Moreover, contact Sima Ke in Central State and have him prepare to open the gates of Central State, as the Yan Army is ready to take it at any time, putting an end to the national destiny of the Great Jin Court.

No changes in Yun State, but no Yan Army is allowed to step into East State. Contact Ye Xiangnan, if there is pressure resisting Japan, the Yan Army can assist, and command authority is given to him.

Actually, Chen Yuan knew well that Ye Xiangnan's submission was only a matter of time, but the other party was just looking for an excuse to spar due to face issues. That's definitely what the other party thought, otherwise, Lu Chengfeng wouldn't have proposed a spar to determine the world's situation.

And he must give Ye Xiangnan greater courtesy, letting him understand what kind of person Chen Yuan is—personal disputes are personal, but in terms of righteousness, there can be no chaos.

Resisting foreign aggression, Chen Yuan will take it upon himself.

Additionally, continue to track the Xiang family's whereabouts, not missing even the slightest clue!

After dealing with these matters.

Chen Yuan started to prepare for his breakthrough.

Nobody knew about his comprehension of the rules except Moluo. After arriving at the Tangshan Buddha, Chen Yuan directly sat down cross-legged atop the Big Buddha.

Began quickly adjusting his state.

Moluo stood guard around him, protecting Chen Yuan's path, allowing no disturbances.

...

The first year of the Great Jin Jianye, the first day of March.

At this time, spring had arrived, with a gentle breeze like a beautiful woman's hand caressing one's face. The sky above Tangshan Prefecture City was clear without a cloud, a rare fine weather.

After regulating his breath for several days, Chen Yuan finally opened his eyes, a gleam shooting out from the depths of his eyes, his whole body enveloped in an inexplicable Dao Rhythm.

Peaceful, gentle.

No longer as fierce as before, his whole body filled with killing aura.

Comprehending rules focuses on the word 'comprehend', naturally requiring a calm mind, undistracted, without sadness or joy, to better grasp the most essential rule power between Heaven and Earth.

"It is about to begin!"

Moluo, watching from afar, saw Chen Yuan open his eyes and quickly judged what he intended to do, his eyes full of anticipation.

Though complex emotions were present, they were not abundant, since he had fully accepted that his talent was far inferior to Chen Yuan's. Regardless of his years of cultivation, just the Nine Layer of Thunder Tribulation alone was an existence he could only look up to.

And Chen Yuan's future, will surely far surpass his, now... is just Chen Yuan's first step on the Immortal Path.

Based on his strength and skills, repeatedly battling beyond his tier, once he comprehends the rules, he is bound to accomplish the same feats as Xiang Qianqiu, defying heaven and defeating immortals!

He looks forward to that day.

"Hoo...."

Chen Yuan exhaled a long breath, a white streamer several tens of feet long surrounded him, condensed and not dispersed, as the surrounding Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy began to violently stir.

Though not yet broken through, just a breath could stir the void, a true reflection of Chen Yuan's current strength.

With a wave of his hand,

A pale yellow light flashed through his sleeve, a pearl the size of a round disc suddenly manifested, precisely the Amber Divine Pearl Chen Yuan had retrieved from the beast White Tiger.

Its general color is yellow, seemingly with some impurities, yet wholly innate, condensed in the void, faint Dao Rhythms emitting from its surroundings, swirling within a few feet around Chen Yuan.

The Amber Divine Pearl suspended above, as Chen Yuan moved his Divine Thought, a thin layer of glow fell from the Amber Divine Pearl, much like the setting sun.

In the space between Heaven and Earth, Primordial Energy gathered increasingly quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it condensed into a hundred-foot vortex directly above Chen Yuan's head, with endless Primordial Energy converging on the Amber Divine Pearl spontaneously.

As if being drawn in.

"Dong dong...."

The sound of heartbeats pounding like heavy drums, pounding on the Spirit, blood rushing like rivers, the rhythm of the surrounding grass and trees,

The buzzing of insects, the cracking of the ground, the rippling of lake water, the originally plain world suddenly became complex at this moment, magnifying ten thousand times over, unsettling the Spirit.

The function of the Amber Divine Pearl is not to let Chen Yuan directly break through, but at the cost of consumption, allowing Chen Yuan to see the essence of this world more clearly.

To comprehend,

Only true comprehension marks entry into the Half-Immortal Realm.

Glow continually fell, as if forming a yellow protective shield, enveloping Chen Yuan within, the sound at his ear growing increasingly loud, one by one, different scents were also continually perceived by his sense of smell.

As if observing inch by inch with Divine Thought.

This Heaven and Earth is not a dead thing, but like a living being, a world full of vitality.

The scene before his eyes quickly blurred, and upon reopening them, he could not see anything a mere foot away, as if Heaven and Earth had reversed at this moment.

Chen Yuan calmed his Spirit. He was clearly aware of what he was doing now, took a deep breath, wanting to make his heart more peaceful, but the more he did so, the more chaotic his Spirit became.

The sounds of slaughter, calls for help, voices of reprimand, voices of flattery, even moaning sounds, all echoed by his ears, all of which were his past experiences.

Yet in front of him, it remained complex....

"Quiet!"

"Quiet!"

"Quiet....."

Chen Yuan kept murmuring the word 'quiet' in his heart, remaining deaf to the external sounds, smells, and images, shutting his eyes and not looking at the world with his naked eyes.

Gradually,

Gradually,

The whole world seemed to truly become peaceful, sinking into silence.

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Butt hurts....

Really uncomfortable.....

Don't overthink, just simple butt pain,