I, the Villain, Become Invincible the More Descendants I Have

Chapter 60 Cave Void StageIt had been just one month since the Southern Territory was established as a province, and the entire Ten Thousand Mountains had completely transformed.

The once sun-blocking toxic miasma had been purified by Grand Priestess Wu Yue using the gu god pearl, turning it into spiritual mist that nourished all things. The poisonous gu and insects that were once ubiquitous had either been domesticated for medicinal use or had hidden deep in the mountains and forests, not daring to emerge. The potholed dirt roads had been repaired into smooth stone paths, connecting every tribe. Every village had built a witch doctor clinic and a primary school, so children no longer had to worry about being snatched away for gu sacrifices and could carry their schoolbags to class.

Li Tieniu rode a domesticated giant elephant, swaying down the main street of Gu City, marveling at the sight: ”The change is just too massive! Last time I came, it was a living hell, but this time it has turned into a paradise on earth, just like someone turned on a level ten beauty filter!”

A street vendor saw him and greeted him enthusiastically: ”General Li! Try these freshly picked spirit fruits! His Majesty Emperor Xuan taught us how to grow them, they are very sweet!”

”No, no, I still have to go report to Emperor Xuan!” Li Tieniu waved his hand, feeling deeply moved inside. In the past, whoever came to the Southern Territory did so with their hearts in their mouths. Now, the common people lived in peace and contentment, with no one picking up lost items on the road and doors left unlocked at night. Who would believe it if one told them?

He rushed all the way to the Governor’s Mansion and happened to see Emperor Cao Xukun lying on a rocking chair in the courtyard. Grand Priestess Wu Yue was peeling lychees for him, while Wu Ling was holding Cao Gu and playing with him. It was a happy family of three.

”Emperor Xuan! Great news! Great news!” Before Li Tieniu had even entered the door, his voice carried inside. ”The last Black Wood Tribe, which was hiding in Death Soul Valley, voluntarily brought their whole clan to surrender yesterday! They even offered their tribe’s treasure, the Millennium Blood Vine!”

”Oh? They finally came.” Emperor Cao Xukun sat up slowly, not surprised at all. ”I told you they wouldn’t be able to hold out for long. Just watch, within three days, all those small tribes hiding in the deep mountains will voluntarily come to surrender.”

Just as Emperor Cao Xukun had expected.

Over the next three days, the remaining tribes hiding in every corner all ran over with tributes to surrender. No one dared to resist, and no one was unwilling to submit. After all, who wouldn’t want to live a life where they were well-fed, warmly clothed, and didn’t have to live in fear?

With this, the entire Ten Thousand Mountains of the Southern Territory, with its hundreds of tribes and seven old kingdoms, was completely pacified.

There were no fish that slipped through the net, no hidden rebellions; true peace had been achieved across the land, and the hearts of all the people had been won.

At the very moment the last tribe signed the letter of surrender, the entire Southern Territory suddenly erupted with ten thousand zhang of golden light.

Before the words had even faded, an indescribable, majestic power rose from every inch of land in the Southern Territory and from every common person.

The golden luck of the Witch Tribe, the purple luck of the indigenous people, and the five-colored faith of the masses, like millions of rivers, converged into a pillar of light that pierced the sky and earth, rushing straight into the body of Emperor Cao Xukun.

The wind and clouds changed color in the sky; the entire Mortal Realm felt this terrifying power.

The Dragon Tribe and Demon Tribe of the Northern Territory, and the Human Tribe of the Central Plains, all involuntarily bowed toward the direction of the Southern Territory. Countless sleeping ancient demonic beasts crawled out of their lairs one after another, emitting respectful low roars toward the sky.

Emperor Cao Xukun felt every cell in his body cheering and leaping with joy. The barrier of the Peak of Soul Formation Stage, which had already been condensed to the extreme, was as fragile as thin paper in the face of this power.

”Crack—!”

A crisp shattering sound echoed within his body.

The next second, a world-destroying power erupted from his dantian, and the black Chaos Spiritual Power instantly swept across the entire Southern Territory.

His divine sense extended infinitely, covering the entire five regions of the Mortal Realm in an instant; he could even see a single grain of sand on the seabed or a single bird in the sky clearly.

Space twisted slightly at his fingertips; with a casual wave, he could tear open a spatial rift.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host! Cultivation has broken through to the early stage of the Void Refinement Stage!]

[Current cultivation: Great Perfection of the early Void Refinement Stage! Only one step away from the middle stage of the Void Refinement Stage!]

[Obtained exclusive ability of the Void Refinement Stage: Spatial Teleportation! Can instantly move to any location in the Mortal Realm!]

[Divine ability upgraded: Chaos Dragon Body has advanced to the Chaos Divine Body! Immune to all attacks below the Void Refinement Stage!]

[Divine ability upgraded: Myriad Gu Submission has advanced to Myriad Spirits Submission! Can control all living beings in the Mortal Realm!]

[Divine ability upgraded: Myriad Dragons Return to Origin has advanced to Myriad Beasts Return to Origin! Can summon all demonic beasts in the Mortal Realm to assist in battle!]

[Obtained reward: chaos divine spear! Can evolve infinitely as cultivation increases!]

”Awesome! Too awesome!” Emperor Cao Xukun stood up abruptly, the power around his body radiating uncontrollably, and the buildings of the entire Gu City were trembling slightly.

With a casual grasp, a pitch-black long spear appeared in his hand. The spear body flowed with chaotic light; it was none other than the chaos divine spear.

”Now, even if those old monsters in the Mortal Realm who have been in seclusion for tens of thousands of years come out, I can kill them with a single strike!”

Grand Priestess Wu Yue and Wu Ling watched in dumbfounded amazement, and Li Tieniu was left completely stunned on the spot, the Millennium Blood Vine in his hand dropping to the ground.

”Holy crap! You broke through again?!” Li Tieniu pinched himself, baring his teeth in pain.

Emperor Cao Xukun waved his hand, his face full of humblebrag, ”I don’t want to either, but the people of the Southern Territory are too enthusiastic; they insist on sending me luck and faith. I’d be embarrassed if I didn’t accept it. It’s basically about upgrading while lying down; it’s hard not to be powerful.”

”Comparing people just makes others mad!” Li Tieniu beat his chest and stomped his feet. ”I cultivated for sixty years just to reach the Golden Core Stage, but you—you advance a major realm every month! If word got out, it would make those old monsters hiding in the deep mountains explode on the spot from anger!”

Emperor Cao Xukun laughed loudly and walked to the center of the courtyard, looking at the bustling streets below.

Now, the Demon Tribe of the Northern Territory and the Witch Tribe of the Southern Territory have all submitted; the Central Plains, Eastern Territory, and Western Territory have long been pacified. The five regions of the Mortal Realm have truly achieved great unification.

A prosperous age, unseen for a thousand years, was born in his hands.

”Pass down the order: we will return to the capital in three days,” Emperor Cao Xukun said loudly. ”I will leave the Southern Territory to Grand Priestess Wu Yue. I have already sent word to the Six Ministries to dispatch more officials, craftsmen, and grain to continue building roads, constructing schools, and reclaiming wasteland, so that the lives of the people in the Southern Territory will get better and better.”

”Rest assured, Your Majesty.” Grand Priestess Wu Yue nodded gently. ”I will definitely manage the Southern Territory well. When you come next time, you will surely see an even more prosperous Southern Territory.”

”Mm.” Emperor Cao Xukun reached out to embrace her, then patted Cao Gu’s little head. ”After we return to Luoyang, I will take you all to rest for a while. After years of campaigning, it’s time to accompany my wife and child.”

When Li Tieniu heard there would be no more fighting and no more reviewing of memorials, he was overjoyed. ”That’s great, Emperor Xuan! We can finally catch a breath! I’ve long wanted to go to Zuixian Tower in Luoyang to eat their signature roasted whole lamb!”

”Look at your lack of ambition.” Emperor Cao Xukun laughed and kicked him. ”When we return to Luoyang, I will treat you until you are full! Not only will there be roasted whole lamb, but also grape wine from the Western Territory, bear paws from the Northern Territory, and spirit fruits from the Southern Territory—all you can eat!”

”Long live Emperor Xuan!” Li Tieniu was so excited he kept jumping up and down.

Three days later, the army broke camp and set out.

The people of the Southern Territory spontaneously lined the roads to see them off, stretching for dozens of miles. Countless commoners held eggs, fruits, and dry rations, forcefully stuffing them into the soldiers’ hands, with cries and cheers intertwined.

”His Majesty Emperor Xuan must come back to visit often!”

”Your Majesty, take care of your health!”

Emperor Cao Xukun stood on the clouds and waved to the people below.

Looking at this land that was once devastated and now full of vitality, and looking at the hopeful smiling faces, his heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment.

Whatever Son of Destiny, whatever imperial hegemony—in the end, none of it compares to the common people living in peace and contentment.

Next, it is time to let the light of the Great Xuan Dynasty shine upon every corner of the Mortal Realm.