Counterattack System appeared when I'm already At The Mahayana Realm

Chapter 527: Chapter 526: There’s a phrase specially to describe how busy the Human Emperor Jiang is

The Everlasting Immortal watched as Ji Zhi spoke confidently and couldn’t help but reminisce about the Great Zhou.

If one were to discuss which place most blatantly defied the rule of the survival of the fittest, it would undoubtedly be the Great Zhou.

At the very beginning of the establishment of the country, Emperor Shun had set its direction and operation, with a clear intention to establish a nation governed by law.

The establishment of Great Zhou overturned the perceptions of countless cultivators, who believed that Emperor Shun’s move would not last long.

As it turned out, Emperor Shun proved himself worthy of being the most proficient cultivator in the Dao of Time. The Great Zhou boasted a long history and strong national power, particularly under the leadership of Ji Zhi, who even brought the Great Zhou to its pinnacle.

Jiang Li’s actions hinted at the laws of the Great Zhou. With Jiang Li setting an example, Jiu Zhou was gradually moving towards the rule of law.

Although the Great Zhou in the past followed the law, it was fundamentally still a society that respected the strong.

In Jiang Li’s words, the Great Zhou of the past was based on ‘rule by law’, while the Great Zhou of today is based on ‘the rule of law’.

“Did Emperor Shun know about the eight major rules?” The Everlasting Immortal posed a question.

The Great Zhou was founded thirty thousand years ago, and the Everlasting Immortal had interacted with Emperor Shun. However, Emperor Shun was so secretive that the Immortal could not discern his intentions.

In front of Emperor Shun, the Immortal did not dare to be arrogant. His lifespan, cultivation, and experience meant nothing to the beings of the River of Time.

“This is a list of people prepared for academic exchange, take a look.” Ji Zhi handed over a piece of paper, which listed the cultivation and experiences of some teachers and students, the majority of whom were law majors.

This was requested by Yu Yin, who felt that the Tianyuan Emperor Dynasty needed to be significantly reorganized.

“I trust you.” Yu Yin knew the kind of person Ji Zhi was.

As they all sat together in casual conversation, the newly appointed historian was rapidly taking notes on the side, but Jiang Li paid no mind to what he was recording.

In the end, the Immortal returned to the Dao Sect, and the Pure Heart Saintess, worried about the restless Red Dust Fairy, also returned to the Red Dust Pure Land.

“Your Majesty, it’s nearly time. The JiuZhou Artifact Refinement Competition is about to begin.” A palace maid quietly reminded.

“Is this year’s Artifact Refinement Competition being held in the Tianyuan Emperor Dynasty?” Bai Hongtu had not paid much attention to such competitions in the past, as Tang Ben, the peak master of the Artifact Refinement Peak, usually participated. He wouldn’t get involved.

“It’s hosted by the Luban Sect.” Yu Yin answered briefly, bid farewell to Jiang Li and the others, and headed to the Luban Sect.

After Yu Yin left, Jiang Li scratched his chin and casually asked, “I’m going to participate in the Artifact Refinement Competition, do you two want to come?”

Bai Hongtu and Ji Zhi both showed great interest.

“I’ll go, Ji Zhi doesn’t need to go. You’d better concentrate on your cultivation. You’re only in the early stage of Body Integration Realm, still a long way from crossing the Tribulation. Why aren’t you cultivating?” Bai Hongtu taunted Ji Zhi out of habit.

“Cultivation should be balanced between exertion and relaxation. Do you cultivate 365 days a year in your home?” Ji Zhi retorted without politeness.

Jiang Li felt a bit embarrassed. He was always practicing, was he too busy?

“All because of a mere spirit plant array, you’re over the moon. You’re not even able to defeat Jiang Li. How could you have the face to go out and play? If I were you, I would have closed myself for cultivation already!”

After saying this, Ji Zhi realized that the old historian who was recording every action and every word was beside him and quickly said, “There’s no need to record this sentence.”

The old historian replied, “Your Majesty, as an historian, I should record Your Majesty’s every word and deed without omission.”

Ji Zhi was helpless. The only downfall of the old historian was his occupation as Ji Zhi’s historian.

Ji Zhi saw the eldest brother of the Observing Mahayana Sect, Sundial, write: Sect Master Bai Hong and His Majesty discussed the issue of cultivation, debating whether it was better to cultivate day after day or to combine work with rest for higher efficiency. They did not reach a conclusion. The Human Emperor observed in silence, smiling faintly, apparently, he already had an answer in his mind.

“…”

Ji Zhi suspected that those unofficial histories were probably written by people like Sundial.

Under normal circumstances, Jiang Li would not participate in a competition that is only of the Body Integration Realm at most. He proposed participating in the JiuZhou Artifact Refinement Competition because a mission was released by the system.

[Mission released: The JiuZhou Artifact Refinement Competition is about to begin. The host’s artifact refining skill is exquisite, but there has never been a chance to show it. Among the cultivators in Jiu Zhou, there has always been a rumor that the host cannot be proficient in everything, as human energy is limited, and different fields are as different as mountains. Even if the host is gifted in cultivation, good at using various weapons, good at alchemy, drawing talisman, arranging formations, he cannot possibly be proficient in artifact refining.]

[Please, get first place in the Artifact Refinement Competition.]

[This task cannot be abandoned.]

[Task Reward: One opportunity to improve a puppet, a copy of ‘The Complete Guide to Weapon Maintenance’, and a drop of Taiyi True Water.]

Looking at the opportunity to improve a puppet, Jiang Li thought of Idol Jiang Li’s personality, and remained silent. He probably guessed what the system reward was for.

It seemed that Idol Jiang Li might not even have let go of the weapons.

There were far more female cultivators who had ambiguous relationships with Idol Jiang Li than those seen in the dream.

…

Jiang Li, Bai Hongtu, and Ji Zhi arrived at the Luban Sect, where they saw all kinds of beautiful women.

Various beautiful female cultivators were walking around the Luban Sect, and ordinary cultivators couldn’t tell whether these were real people or puppets.

“Sigh — it has not been long since I last saw, but the Luban Sect’s puppets have become even more lively.” Ji Zhi sighed. He was glad that the Luban Sect hadn’t come to their Great Zhou.

If they had, just the matter of legislation would have given them a headache.

“Speaking of which, the Union Sect has several Luban Sect puppets serving guests, they are very realistic, have you heard about it?”

Seeing the two of them looking puzzled, Bai Hongtu shook his head: “Indeed, you are not concerned about the Union Sect.”

Apart from the puppet beauties, the three of them also met many artifact refinement grandmasters, all people of great capability who had refined their own Dao artifacts.

“How are your artifact refining skills?” Jiang Li asked.

“Just a bit worse than Tang Ben, barely enough to be considered the second in Jiu Zhou.” Bai Hongtu modestly said. Tang Ben was the peak master of the Artifact Refinement Peak.

“Average, at least better than you.” Ji Zhi told Jiang Li.

Just then, two cultivators happened to pass by, discussing Jiang Li.

“This time, we are fortunate to see Queen Yu Yin, it has been a worthwhile trip.”

“It’s a pity that we haven’t seen Jiang, the Human Emperor. His artifact refinement skills are superb. If he could demonstrate a bit on the spot for us, that would be something to wake up laughing from a dream.”

“The Human Emperor Jiang has a lot of work, where can we see him? I heard that the Human Emperor Jiang is busy with a big project recently.”

“What’s the big project?”

The man mysteriously said, “The Human Emperor Jiang is going to refine the entire Jiu Zhou continent into an Immortal Artifact to protect Jiu Zhou.”

“So that’s it. No wonder he hasn’t come here, the Human Emperor is too busy.”

Both of them praised the great deeds of the Human Emperor Jiang in succession.

Jiang Li was speechless. Refining the entire Jiu Zhou continent, even ten Tang Bens couldn’t do it.

He couldn’t help but interrupt: “Haven’t you ever doubted that Human Emperor Jiang couldn’t possibly do this?”

The two little cultivators were not pleased: “That’s not something you should say, you definitely don’t understand Human Emperor Jiang, what can’t the Human Emperor Jiang do?”

“The Human Emperor Jiang is so busy, caring about Jiu Zhou with a broken heart, and you’re still stuck on the shallow rumors of ‘knowing only how to fight.’

Bai Hongtu laughed: “Jiang Li is busy?”

“Of course, do you know there’s a saying that specifically describes how busy the Human Emperor Jiang is?”

“What is it?”

“The Human Emperor Jiang passes by the Imperial Palace three times without entering.”