Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

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Dayu changed its country name to Xia Yu, and countries around the world have sent congratulatory messages.

Snow Dragon, the controlled Red Star, and other powerful nations, have shown extremely enthusiastic attitudes.

In modern times, with advanced technology, many messages are transmitted at high speed, and pretty much every somewhat capable nation already knows what the change to Xia Yu Nation signifies.

As for those nations that can't even obtain insider information, they are generally those with no international influence.

Their attitudes are not important.

Less than half a month after the name change, the White Tower Federation, Lihuo Country, and several other nations announced their joining with Dayu Country to become part of Xia Yu Nation.

At the same time, Xia Yu Nation assembled a team to enter the Red Star Empire, beginning the process of receiving and taking control of various aspects of Red Star.

Since most of the Red Star high-level officials had been eradicated by Snow Dragon, and coupled with their information blockade, this takeover was carried out in silence.

Although there were some small disturbances during the process, with Snow Dragon's strength several times greater than Red Star's, the so-called resistance efforts were futilely suppressed.

While there were major developments among the international high society, ordinary people did not feel it strongly.

At most, they felt that the world had entered a period of calm at that moment.

The previously tense international atmosphere suddenly relaxed.

This change for them was actually a shift in a positive direction.

...

At Emperor Yu's Mountain Villa.

Xie Yi'er was moving various valuable materials to the villa while giving related introductions.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

By her side was Kong Xuan, Kong Fang's capable assistant.

Although Kong Xuan shared the surname Kong, he was neither the son of Kong Fang nor related to him.

Yet this Kong Xuan, with cultivation at the pinnacle of Grandmaster and only thirty-six years old, arguably held the potential to challenge for the title of Martial Saint in the future.

His strength was negligible compared to a colossal existence like Snow Dragon, but Kong Fang still sent him along with the convoy from Snow Dragon Xie Family — to prevent the Xie Family from embezzling.

Su Alkaid believed that the Xie Family didn't have the audacity to swallow what originally belonged to him while the situation remained unclear, but he understood the principle of not testing others' limits.

Therefore, he also chose to tacitly agree with Kong Fang's approach.

"Lord Alkaid, the third batch of materials has been tallied, please inspect it."

After finishing the introduction, Xie Yi'er handed a tablet computer to Alkaid.

Alkaid nodded his head and asked, "How is Snow Dragon progressing with the research on the Stellar Gate?"

"The relevant specialists are swiftly assimilating the materials obtained from the Moon Demon Empire. Based on their preliminary calculations, if things go well, it may take half a year, or one year at most, to align the parameters of the Stellar Gate. This would allow us to try opening the gate without causing too much impact on it," explained Xie Yi'er.

Alkaid listened for a moment, then nodded, "Notify me once the calibration of the Stellar Gate is complete."

"I will follow your will," said Xie Yi'er with a slight nod.

"Speaking of which... despite the news from Leng Tianfeng being not quite as mentioned before, that Artifact Sect had been annihilated, it is almost certain that a major event has indeed occurred. Otherwise, it would not explain why Artifact Sect lost contact with this world for several decades. In light of this, your hasty opening of the Stellar Gate entails uncontrollable risks.

Are you prepared for that?" Alkaid inquired.

"The Snow Dragon Federation will be divided into two groups. Those who believe that they must return to their roots regardless of the circumstances will enter the Stellar Gate to take their chances. The others will stay to live and develop in this world..."

Xie Yi'er paused for a moment, "This way, even if the group entering encounters dangers, at least some lineage of the Xie Family will be preserved."

Alkaid nodded his head.

The willingness of the Xie Family to scout the situation ahead was not necessarily a bad thing.

After delivering the materials, Xie Yi'er left.

Of course, her departure was only from Emperor Yu's Mountain Villa; in fact, she was still in Dayu...

It should now be called Xia Yu.

She remained in the capital of Xia Yu Nation, specifically responsible for liaison and coordination with Alkaid.

Not long after she left, Leng Jun arrived.

With him was that "sister" Su Yaoxue, whom he had rarely seen.

"Sit," said Alkaid.

Su Yaoxue, instead of displaying the attitude of a strong woman, obediently took a seat.

Previously, when she was in the capital of Tian Nan, she only knew that her younger brother Su Alkaid and her grandfather Su Chiming had caused a significant stir in the capital, and under the support of the noble families, had replaced the ruling Liao Family of Dayu Country with the Su Family to become the rulers of Dayu Country... now Xia Yu Nation.

But when she arrived at the capital of Xia Yu, and saw how Xia Yu Nation had adopted an attitude as if expecting homage from all nations, and even the Princess from Snow Dragon Federation was acting courteously here, she faintly realized that her brother's significance might not be limited to merely helping the Su Family replace the Liao Family.

"The Family Head told me you've been practicing martial arts diligently lately, and you've made satisfactory progress?" asked Alkaid.

"Yes," Su Yaoxue nodded, "Only through practicing martial arts and acquiring great strength can one truly ensure personal safety and maintain the Su Family's current status."

She earnestly continued, "I know this is a presumptuous request, and... given your current circumstances, you must be too busy to have much free time. However, I still hope to be able to practice martial arts alongside you."

Lei Yun handed a set of documents to Alkaid.

Taking the documents, Alkaid instructed, "Show me the punches you've been practicing now."

Without any hesitation, Su Yaoxue stood up.

She did not find it awkward to practice punching in the living room.

In the early years, when she started from scratch, she had experienced more than once being forced to drink until she vomited in order to secure orders. There's nothing embarrassing or unembarrassing about doing something in front of her own family.

After about ten minutes, Su Yaoxue finished demonstrating a set of punches.

Alkaid then looked up again, "Are you truly serious about training?"

"Yes," Su Yaoxue replied emphatically.

"Then go ahead and practice," Alkaid answered simply.

As if it were a trivial matter.

"I'll be at Emperor Yu's Mountain Villa for the next while. If you have any questions about your cultivation, just ask me."

After speaking, Alkaid took another look at Su Yaoxue and then turned to Ai Li inside the house, "I'll give you a prescription, and you'll be responsible for decocting her medicine from now on."

"Of course, young master," Ai Li responded softly.

"Take her to choose a room first," Alkaid instructed Lei Yun.

"Yes," Lei Yun said, gesturing to Su Yaoxue, "Miss, please come this way."

Not long after Su Yaoxue had left, Alkaid's cellphone rang.

Once he answered, Su Chiming's voice came through, "Has Yaoxue arrived?"

"She has."

"Sigh, I'm troubling you. I've said it before, you have your own affairs to attend to, but she... She's just too stubborn..."

"If it were a month ago, I indeed wouldn't have had much time to teach her, but now, there's actually a bit of time available. Since she's here, let's just go with it," Alkaid said, pausing before adding, "Besides... among the younger generation of the Su Family, she should be the most outstanding one, right?"

"That's true," Su Chiming said, "The girl has ideas, brains, and determination, and she can endure hardships... Even among her peers, she's considered the most exceptional. In the third generation of the Su Family, no one can match her, not even Yaoyu, who's currently running the Bu Zhou Group."

At this point, he paused and then continued, "So, I was hoping you could give her a chance."

"No trouble at all," Alkaid replied calmly.

He knew that what Su Chiming said was the truth.

Su Yaoyu...

Her personality was a bit too gentle.

And she had the type of character that aimed to please.

Such traits rarely forged a great future.

No matter how much training she received in the future, she would at best be suited for manager-like roles of service.

Compared to her, Su Yaoxue was much stronger.

Without any help from the Su Family, Su Yaoxue had relied on her years of saved "pocket money" as starting capital to build a company worth hundreds of millions from scratch and managed her dozens of subordinates in an orderly fashion. That in itself was a manifestation of her capabilities.

Of course, if compared to someone like Xie Yi'er, a princess of the Snow Dragon Xie Family, the current Yaoxue had far too many shortcomings.

But...

True talent is always cultivated.

The emperor's close ministers were basically those who had started following him when he was conquering the world.

Was that because each of those people had extraordinary talent? Exceptional intelligence?

Not at all!

They learned and grew through continuous experiences.

As long as he was truly willing to spend resources and cultivate her, in a few years' time, Su Yaoxue's achievements would not be inferior to Xie Yi'er's.

Thinking about the possibility of going to the Cangwu Realm to seek rapid Ascend to Immortality and gain more security if the situation there stabilized, he considered that the current Su Family might not be strong enough to handle such a vast undertaking. He then had some thoughts.

"The overall strength of the Su Family is indeed a bit weak. Su Hua, Leng Jun, and the others should come by my place more often when they have time. Also, don't hesitate to use the cultivation resources that should be used. Such things are meant for cultivation; leaving them sitting in a warehouse is like having no value at all," Alkaid said.

Upon hearing this, Su Chiming's tone couldn't hide his excitement, "This... wouldn't it be too much trouble for you?"

"It won't take up much time," Alkaid said.

His current cultivation wasn't about understanding a new realm that required seclusion; his growth was limited by his body's capacity to endure and recover.

His daily practice wasn't hectic.

When his body reached its limit, the rest of his time was spent either deeply assimilating information from the Martial Path and Artifact Refining or discussing with Leng Tianfeng, learning about the Moon Demon Empire and the Cangwu Realm.

Operating under the principle that managing one sheep is the same as herding a flock, he said, "Send people from the External Affairs Hall over in batches. I'll selectively teach those with potential. As for those without... there are ways to utilize them too."

The Nurturing Soul Pill from the Five Emperors Soul Refining Furnace had much better effects than the Spirit Condensing Pills.

Anyone consuming it would experience a significant boost in spirit.

Once their spirit increased, whether it was daily cultivation or future gathering of Divine Intent, the process would be twice as effective.

It might cut off their chances of reaching a higher realm, but...

Without the Nurturing Soul Pill, they might not reach the realm they could achieve after taking the pill in their entire lifetime.

"Good, good, good!" Su Chiming said excitedly, repeating the word thrice, "I'll have them head over right away."

"Mhm," Alkaid responded and ended the call.