Chapter 296.2 - I Became the Legendary Emperor Throughout the Ages After I Started Giving Away My Territory

A thought emerged in his heart: Perhaps this is what the life of an immortal is like!

Although he hadn’t been cultivating much these days, he felt his carefree sword intent had improved!

At the same time, he felt the senior before him becoming more and more unfathomable.

A thought arose in his heart: Could it be that he is an immortal from the heavens?

Wine Sword Immortal did not ask further and continued to play chess.

Time passed, the sea turned into mulberry fields!

Wine Sword Immortal didn’t know how long he had been there; it seemed like a year, two years, three years…

The concept of time had lost all meaning to him.

He had forgotten everything, focused only on finishing the game of chess.

Finally, he placed the last piece, looked at the full chessboard, and gave a wry smile: “Senior, I have lost again!”

“What does it matter if you lose or win? Since ancient times, where there is yin, there is yang; where there is heaven, there is earth. It’s just a game of chess, and it’s normal to have wins and losses. You can go back now!” The person in front of him waved his hand, and Wine Sword Immortal found himself flying away without any resistance.

When he came to his senses, he realized he was still in the Painting Realm of the imperial palace.

Before him still lay the painting titled “Immortal Mountains.”

Everything within this painting was identical to what he had just experienced.

“Did I… somehow enter the world within the painting and play a game of strategy with the immortals?” Wine Sword Immortal found the thought absurd, feeling a sense of disconnection as he murmured to himself.

“Is this a fortuitous encounter or just a dream?”

He shook his head, unable to clarify the cause.

Glancing at the nearby sandalwood incense, he noticed only half had burned away.

This meant he hadn’t been gone long, merely the time it takes for half a stick of incense to burn.

He moved his somewhat stiff arms and neck, only to suddenly discover that the sword intent within him was surging powerfully, like a great river in flood, unstoppable and continuous.

Wine Sword Immortal was overjoyed: “My carefree sword intent has fully matured!”

It was well known that his carefree sword intent wasn’t easy to comprehend; one had to visit mountains and rivers like an immortal, wander through the mortal world, to have a chance of understanding it.

If all went well, it could take years to grasp.

If not, it might never be understood.

But now, he had achieved it in less than an hour!

A miracle!!!

Having comprehended the carefree sword intent, his strength had increased by more than thirty percent!

It wouldn’t be long before he could become an Imperial Qi expert, and even a Grandmaster in the future!

Wine Sword Immortal was very happy and shared the news with Lin Beifan.

Lin Beifan smiled and said, “This is your opportunity. Your free-spirited and easygoing nature matches the carefree sword intent perfectly! So, with just one chance, you were able to comprehend it! Congratulations on mastering your sword intent, the future Grandmaster!”

“Thank you for your gracious gift, Your Majesty!” Wine Sword Immortal said, deeply moved.

Word of this event gradually spread.

It was said that Wine Sword Immortal had seen a painting within the imperial palace’s Painting Realm and had gained a celestial fate from it, which led to a rapid increase in his strength.

He had now mastered the sword intent and would soon become a Grandmaster!

The story was told with great awe and wonder.

Many sought Lin Beifan, hoping to enter the Painting Realm to seek their own celestial fate.

Lin Beifan naturally agreed, but only those who had made significant contributions could enter the Painting Realm to seek enlightenment.

Unfortunately, there were no wars to fight at the moment, so how could one make contributions?

Thus, a wave of war fervor swept through the court.

“Your Majesty, time waits for no one. Let’s send troops to attack the Great Liang Dynasty now!”

Lin Beifan was troubled: “But we have only just conquered Great Yan, and the situation has not yet stabilized. Attacking Great Liang so soon seems inappropriate. How about we wait two months?”

“Your Majesty, there’s no need to wait! The hearts of the Great Yan people are with us; there’s nothing to worry about! We should send troops as soon as possible to take down Great Liang and achieve unification!” an Innate general said excitedly.

Lin Beifan was still hesitant: “But Great Liang has the support of Da Wu!”

“Your Majesty, due to the incident with Seventh Prince Wu Xiongying, relations between the two countries have hit rock bottom! Great Liang is isolated and alone; this is the perfect time for us to strike!”

Lin Beifan continued to be troubled: “But they have a Grandmaster!”

“Although they have a Grandmaster, so do we! We have already requested the aid of Spear Immortal, and he has agreed to join us in the campaign! With Spear Immortal on our side, their Grandmaster will surely be no match for us!”

“But…”

Finally, everyone unanimously exclaimed, “Your Majesty, if not now, when will we send our troops? Opportunity knocks but once, and when it’s gone, it’s gone! We are willing to lead the charge and lay down our lives to repay your royal grace!”

Lin Beifan sighed deeply.

I’m sorry, Great Liang Dynasty!

It’s not that I can’t let you go, but my ministers won’t let you go!

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