The Ultimate Celestial Martial Emperor: An Isekai Cultivation Progression Fantasy Novel: The Ultimate Celestial Martial Emperor, #3

By De Yun Piao Dang

Jiang Yuan, an ordinary person from Earth, finds himself transported to another world, becoming a different Jiang Yuan in a realm filled with mystery and fantasy. In this world, individuals can cultivate their abilities to perform feats as miraculous as turning rivers and capturing the stars. However, Jiang Yuan's existence in this new world is far from stable. He inherits the identity and a series of troubles and challenges of his predecessor.

In the beginning, Jiang Yuan only wants to fully enjoy his new life, but fate doesn't afford him much respite. By a stroke of luck, he acquires a mysterious wooden carving, which seems to conceal the deep secrets of this world...

If I stand with humanity, then humanity shall flourish for hundreds of generations without end!

If I enter the path of demons, demonic flames will surge, and oceans of blood will flow!

As a sage, I shall help all beings, offering salvation to the world!

As an emperor, I shall be revered, with all directions submitting to me alone!

As an enlightened one, I shall follow in the footsteps of the sages before me, singing a war song of a prosperous yet melancholic era, shedding blood on the path to immortality!
 

 

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The Jiang Clan People guarding the gates of Jiang Mansion had never witnessed such a scene before, and were utterly dumbfounded by the spectacle.

 A rush of hurried footsteps approached, and soon, Jiang Wenchang, leading a group of dozens, appeared at the front of Jiang Mansion. Upon seeing Jiang Wenyi and others in a pitiable state on the ground, Elder Jiang Wenfang, without waiting for Jiang Wenchang to speak, immediately pointed at Jiang Yuan and furiously rebuked, "What audacity, Jiang Yuan, do you realize what you are doing?"
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: He Qiao Qiao
• Release date: Apr 12, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224360734

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Chapter 81: Deliberate Favoritism

The Jiang Clan People guarding the gates of Jiang Mansion had never witnessed such a scene before, and were utterly dumbfounded by the spectacle.

A rush of hurried footsteps approached, and soon, Jiang Wenchang, leading a group of dozens, appeared at the front of Jiang Mansion. Upon seeing Jiang Wenyi and others in a pitiable state on the ground, Elder Jiang Wenfang, without waiting for Jiang Wenchang to speak, immediately pointed at Jiang Yuan and furiously rebuked, What audacity, Jiang Yuan, do you realize what you are doing?

Jiang Yuan, with a hint of disdain in his eyes, glanced at Jiang Wenfang and responded, Elder Jiang Wenfang, I am fully aware of what I’m doing.

Elder Jiang Wenfang immediately shouted, Such humiliation towards a clan elder, who gave you the audacity? Kneel down now.

Jiang Yuan scoffed, The ancestors of the Jiang Family gave me the courage. It seems to me that it’s you people who should be kneeling.

At this moment, Chen Junhua and the ladies, including Jiang Yuehan, descended from the carriage. Jiang Yuehan and Jiang Yueqiu, upon seeing Jiang Wenchang and the others, couldn’t help but display a look of terror and hid behind Chen Junhua.

Noticing the reaction of the two ladies, Jiang Yuan coldly said, You people still have the face to call yourselves members of the Jiang Clan? Take a good look, these are the legitimate misses of the Jiang Family, who were sent by you to be desecrated. How utterly shameless.

Many onlookers from Panshan Town, watching from a distance, couldn’t help but whisper among themselves upon hearing this.

Earlier, there were rumors about Jiang Wenchang and others trading away the daughters of their family, but it hadn’t been confirmed. Now, with Jiang Yuan openly revealing everything without restraint, it immediately turned into a spectacle for the onlookers to mock the Jiang Family.

You scoundrel, what are you trying to do? Do you really want our Jiang Clan to become the laughingstock of everyone? Utterly reckless!

Jiang Wenchang hadn’t expected Jiang Yuan to bring these matters to light so abruptly. Although Jiang Wenchang and his group weren’t afraid of people knowing what they had done, having it exposed openly was a completely different matter. Just by seeing the looks from the surrounding crowd, they knew their reputation was now in tatters.

Jiang Yuan couldn’t help but burst into laughter, pointing at Jiang Wenchang and the others, he said, What’s the matter? If you dared to do it, are you afraid of people knowing now? Feeling ashamed and embarrassed now, aren’t you?

You scoundrel, a real scoundrel! Seize him, I want him torn to pieces!

At this moment, Chen Junhua let out a delicate laugh and suddenly appeared before everyone, staring coldly at Jiang Wenchang and the few elders, she said, Oh, whom do you intend to tear to pieces?

Chen Junhua’s sudden appearance startled Jiang Wenchang and the others. Jiang Wenfang stepped back a few paces and gritted her teeth, I was wondering why Jiang Yuan was so bold. It turns out he was emboldened by this demoness.

Jiang Yuan suddenly stepped forward and threw a punch at Jiang Wenfang. Jiang Wenfang, shocked, quickly reached out to grab Jiang Yuan.

But then, Jiang Wenfang’s figure shook, and her clawing attack lost all its might, getting sent flying by Jiang Yuan’s punch.

The black bird shook its head, looking at Jiang Yuan using the God Controlling Technique to repel Jiang Wenfang, and quacked, Not bad, not bad. Finally learning to apply it flexibly. As long as you don’t encounter someone protected by a Spirit Treasure, defeating an opponent of a higher level should be a breeze.

Jiang Wenfang spat out blood, looking at Jiang Yuan in shock, What...what did you do to me?

Jiang Wenfang couldn’t believe it, not understanding why her head felt like it had been hammered, causing her severe pain. By the time she realized it, Jiang Yuan had already sent her flying.

Not only was Jiang Wenfang shocked, but Jiang Wenchang and the others were also astounded. It was one thing for Chen Junhua to be powerful - they were already aware of that - but when had Jiang Yuan become so strong?

Jiang Yuan walked over to Jiang Wenyi and Jiang Tong among others, and looking up at Jiang Wenchang and the rest, he said, Gentlemen, Jiang Wenyi and these people have abetted tyranny and do not deserve to be Jiang Clan People. Today, I, Jiang Yuan, in the name of the ancestors of the Jiang Clan, will expel these people from the Jiang Family.

Initially, Jiang Wenyi had roared about expelling Jiang Yuan from the Jiang Family. Yet now, Jiang Yuan was invoking the name of the ancestors of the Jiang Clan to expel Jiang Wenyi and the others from the family. Although such an action might seem childish and laughable, neither Jiang Wenchang and his people nor the onlookers found it funny, as they could hear the determination in Jiang Yuan’s words.

Without waiting for Jiang Wenchang and the others to react, Jiang Yuan swiftly crippled the cultivation of Jiang Wenyi and the others.

By the time Jiang Wenchang and the rest could respond, Jiang Wenyi and the others were already crippled, lying on the ground and wailing miserably.

Pointing at Jiang Yuan, Jiang Wenchang, furious beyond measure, yelled, Very well, Jiang Yuan, someone, quickly invite Immortal Nie Huo here!

At that moment, a voice rang out, saying, Enough, isn’t this humiliating enough?

Everyone turned towards the source of the voice and saw Jiang Wenjie, accompanied by two elders, walking over with a stern face, exuding the full authority of the family head.

Even though in their hearts, Jiang Wenchang and the others didn’t take Jiang Wenjie seriously, his presence influenced them to subconsciously make way.

As Jiang Wenjie approached, Jiang Yuan calmly met his gaze, showing no fear.

Everyone watched Jiang Wenjie and Jiang Yuan, eager to see how Jiang Wenjie, who had just arrived, would deal with Jiang Yuan.

As the anticipation built, Jiang Wenjie slowly said, Jiang Yuan, your act of severely injuring a family elder is reckless and bold. Go to the ancestral hall and reflect for seven days. Remember, after seven days, there’s the annual family ritual, and you still have a contest with Jiang Yu.

Hearing Jiang Wenjie’s decision for Jiang Yuan, everyone was dumbfounded. What kind of punishment was that? Jiang Yuan had dared to lay hands on a family elder, a crime that would be unforgivable anywhere, yet Jiang Wenjie simply asked Jiang Yuan to reflect for seven days. The favoritism was too apparent.

Chen Junhua couldn’t help but giggle, staring at Jiang Wenjie for a while before laughing, It seems the Jiang Family does have some sensible people after all. Yuan’er, just go and reflect for seven days.

The elders standing next to Jiang Wenchang were furious, but Jiang Wenchang held them back and spoke in a chilling voice, Fine, since the family head has spoken, then everything will follow his orders. In seven days, at the family ritual, we will discuss further!

After saying this, Jiang Wenchang coldly added, Let’s go.

Watching Jiang Wenchang and the others leave in a somewhat disgraceful manner, Jiang Wenjie waved his hand, Someone, take Jiang Wenyi and the others away. Don’t embarrass us here any longer.

Chen Junhua surveyed Jiang Wenjie and with a slight smile said, Family Head, it seems you’re the one with the superior strategy.

Jiang Wenjie responded indifferently, Chen Junhua, don’t forget, you’re still a member of our Jiang Family. Now, go back. With the time you’ve got, you should think about the contest between Jiang Yuan and Jiang Yu in seven days. I must tell you, Immortal Nie Huo and Jiang Li have arrived, bringing a Banishing Pill for Jiang Yu. Right now, Jiang Yu’s cultivation has reached the Middle Stage of the Essence Blood Realm. Whether Jiang Li or Immortal Nie Huo has given him any malicious magical weapon, I can’t guarantee.

Chapter 82: Midnight Shadows

After saying this, Jiang Wenjie left without waiting for Chen Junhua and the others to react. As he entered the gates of the Jiang Mansion, he didn’t look back but said, Jiang Yuan, stay in the ancestral hall these next few days and be extra careful.

A potential conflict was thus suppressed by Jiang Wenjie. Chen Junhua’s expression changed unpredictably after hearing Jiang Wenjie’s words, clearly touched by his remarks.

Jiang Yuan approached Chen Junhua and reassured her, Mother, there’s no need to worry. Aren’t you aware of your son’s capabilities? Not to mention someone like Jiang Yu, even if I were to face Immortal Nie Huo, I’d still be capable of protecting myself.

Chen Junhua nodded slightly and gestured to Jiang Yuehan and Jiang Yueqiu, Come, let’s go back with me. Seeing Jiang Wenchang and his cohort, they surely won’t let things go so easily. It’s better if you stay with me.

The scene that unfolded in front of the Jiang Mansion quickly spread throughout Panshan Town. Even a fool could see that there was a rift within the Jiang Family, especially between the faction of Jiang Wenchang and the family head, Jiang Wenjie, and now with Jiang Yuan and Chen Junhua involved, many were keenly watching the development within the Jiang Family, looking forward to the annual family ritual in seven days.

After escorting Chen Junhua and the others back to their residence, Jiang Yuan turned to the black bird, Big bird, stay here these next few days. Remember to help look after them and don’t let anyone harm my mother and the others.

The black bird couldn’t help but sneer, With your mother’s strength, even Immortal Nie Huo might not be able to do anything to her. You should worry about yourself instead of her.

Hearing the bird’s words, Chen Junhua immediately nodded towards Jiang Yuan, Yuan’er, it’s obvious Jiang Wenjie is using us. Though he sided with us this time and suppressed Jiang Wenchang and his faction, it has only made them more eager to get rid of you. So, be very careful in the ancestral hall these next few days.

Jiang Yuan responded, The ancestral hall is a place of importance; Jiang Wenchang and his people can’t just do as they please there, right?

Chen Junhua shook her head, There’s nothing Jiang Wenchang and his people wouldn’t dare to do. If they had any reservations, that girl Yue Yin wouldn’t have met such a tragic end.

Jiang Yuan nodded, I’ll listen to you, mother. I’ll be cautious and vigilant.

Since leaving this place almost half a year ago, I never imagined I would find myself back here again.

Sitting cross-legged in front of the ancestral holy statue, Jiang Yuan couldn’t help but be filled with emotions. It was here, before this very statue, that he had acquired the Undying Heavenly Skill and the Nine Styles of Heaven Cutting, two heaven-defying secret techniques. Especially the Undying Heavenly Skill, which had saved his life on several occasions.

The surging blood energy within his body was like a tidal wave. After days of relentless cultivation, he had condensed three drops of essence blood. For most people, condensing three drops of essence blood would elevate their cultivation to the high stage or even the peak of the Essence Blood Realm. However, Jiang Yuan was still at the peak of the Initial Stage of the Essence Blood Realm.

Remembering Jiang Wenjie’s reminder, even though Jiang Yuan didn’t believe Jiang Yu could pose a significant threat, he still planned to calm his mind and attempt a breakthrough to elevate his cultivation level.

He had never had the chance to fully calm down and focus on breaking through. Now, with seven days at his disposal, he had enough time.

After going through the resources he had for cultivation, the demon beast meat he collected was all used up. The only things left were the ample demon beast essence blood and the Hundred Flowers Honey.

However, since he had the demon beast essence blood, Jiang Yuan decided not to use the Hundred Flowers Honey lightly. Initially, he only thought of the Hundred Flowers Honey as precious, but after learning from the black bird how much more valuable it was than he had imagined, the remaining thirty-odd jars of Hundred Flowers Honey were treasured by Jiang Yuan. He only took out one jar for Chen Junhua’s breakthrough.

Shasha...

The sound of night wind stirring the leaves reached him. Jiang Yuan’s divine consciousness extended, covering everything within a two hundred meters radius. Nothing could escape his detection.

In the dead of night, a figure silently landed in front of the ancestral hall, completely shrouded in black, landing without a sound, like a ghost. Just by observing the agility of the figure, one could tell that this person’s cultivation was probably at the Peak of Essence Blood Realm, just a step away from reaching the realm of a true Immortal in the Qi Gathering Realm.

Jiang Yuan, with his back to the open doors of the ancestral hall and facing the ancestral holy statue, appeared as if he was asleep.

The figure paused slightly after seeing Jiang Yuan, then immediately turned into a black lightning bolt and shot towards him.

A pitch-black, sharp long sword stabbed towards Jiang Yuan’s back, aiming for a fatal spot. It was a deadly blow, and the sword didn’t even reflect light. Carrying a bloody aura, it easily pierced Jiang Yuan’s back.

Not good, it’s a trap!

The black-clothed person exclaimed in surprise as the long sword shook. The figure sitting there dispersed instantly, turning into wood chips. The Jiang Yuan sitting there was actually just a wooden statue.

Just as the black-clothed person realized the danger and tried to retreat, a gust of wind blew, and a stone platform the size of a palm smashed towards his head.

Upon seeing the stone platform, the black-clothed person sneered and revealed a murderous look in his exposed eyes. A hoarse voice sounded, Brat, if you had stayed hidden, it would have been fine, but since you came out to seek your own demise, you only have yourself to blame.

The black long sword in his hand stabbed towards the flying stone platform, not taking Jiang Yuan’s attack seriously.

Jiang Yuan’s figure appeared before the black-clothed person, looking at him with a mocking gaze. The black-clothed person felt that something was wrong with his gaze and was furious. How dare Jiang Yuan mock him?

But at that moment, the long sword in his hand struck the black stone platform. With a light sound, a strong force suddenly surged, shaking his long sword out of his hand.

The black-clothed person’s eyes widened in shock. He saw Jiang Yuan reach out and grab the black stone platform. No matter how slow the black-clothed person was to react, he understood at that moment. He pointed at the black stone platform in Jiang Yuan’s hand and exclaimed, A spiritual weapon? You actually have a spiritual weapon.

Only a spiritual weapon could be controlled by Jiang Yuan. The long sword in his hand was a low-grade spiritual weapon. It had been given to him to kill Jiang Yuan, but even that spiritual weapon had been knocked away by the stone platform in Jiang Yuan’s hand. The black-clothed person would be a fool not to be shocked.

Jiang Yuan sneered, Your Excellency hides his head and shows his tail. Are you ashamed to show your face, or have you been sent by Jiang Wenchang?

Chapter 83: Controlling the Puppet

Hearing Jiang Yuan mention Jiang Wenchang, the black-clothed person’s eyes flashed with disdain. Jiang Yuan noticed this and slightly smiled, saying, It seems you must have been sent by Immortal Nie Huo. What a pity, truly a pity.

The black-clothed person sneered, Since you’ve figured out where I come from, you might as well resign yourself to death. Daring to oppose Nie Huo Brother, you’re truly seeking your own death.

Jiang Yuan took a step forward, actually lifting the stone platform to smash it towards the black-clothed person. The black-clothed person sneered, reached out to grab the sword that had fallen to the ground, and fiercely stabbed towards Jiang Yuan.

A spark of brilliance flashed in Jiang Yuan’s eyes as he concentrated his divine consciousness into a hammer-like force, striking hard at the black-clothed person.

Thanks to the God Controlling Technique taught by the black bird, Jiang Yuan was able to surprise his opponents with mental attacks during combat, achieving significant success on several occasions. This time was no different. The black-clothed person, hit by Jiang Yuan’s mental attack, became momentarily disoriented. By the time he regained his senses, he had already been knocked to the ground by Jiang Yuan.

Jiang Yuan quickly sealed the black-clothed person’s blood energy with a few swift taps. With Jiang Yuan’s strength, the force injected into the black-clothed person’s body could trap him for half a day.

Seemingly unable to believe he had fallen into Jiang Yuan’s hands, the black-clothed person looked incredulous.

Jiang Yuan pulled down the mask from the black-clothed person’s face to reveal a robust man in his thirties with ordinary features and nothing particularly distinctive.

Feeling trapped, Feng Lie couldn’t help but shout at Jiang Yuan, Jiang Yuan, release me now! Otherwise, when Nie Huo Brother comes personally, you will undoubtedly die.

At this moment, Jiang Yuan was stroking his chin, examining Feng Lie up and down, causing Feng Lie to feel an ominous premonition.

Suddenly, Jiang Yuan clapped his hands and laughed, I have a secret technique that can control a person’s mind. I was worried I wouldn’t have a test subject, but now you’ve come to me, which couldn’t be more perfect.

Feng Lie’s face turned pale with terror as he exclaimed, How could you know such an evil secret technique? Help, somebody help me!

Feng Lie couldn’t help but scream for help, but Jiang Yuan pressed a finger against his throat, instantly silencing him. Feng Lie tried to get up from the ground and escape, but Jiang Yuan grabbed him and struck his forehead.

Taking a few staggering steps, Feng Lie fell down before the Holy Statue, while a powerful surge of divine consciousness struck Feng Lie’s head.

Feng Lie’s head throbbed violently, and he felt dizzy. At this moment, Jiang Yuan approached him and slowly said, Feng Lie, look into my eyes.

Jiang Yuan’s words carried divine consciousness, and his voice was filled with a strange aura. Feng Lie, who was still feeling disoriented from the impact, slowly raised his head and made eye contact with Jiang Yuan.

Suddenly, Jiang Yuan activated the God Controlling Technique, and a pure and powerful divine consciousness transformed into something almost tangible. As Jiang Yuan formed seals with his hands, an illusory talisman, controlled by Jiang Yuan, entered Feng Lie’s Sea of Consciousness through his gaze.

After completing all this, Jiang Yuan broke out in a cold sweat. He collapsed onto the ground with a thud and gasped, That was close. I didn’t expect the God Controlling Technique to be so difficult to perform. Fortunately, I succeeded. Otherwise, Feng Lie would have become an idiot, and my own spiritual sense would have been damaged.

After all, it was his first time performing the God Controlling Technique, and Jiang Yuan was understandably apprehensive.

He glanced at the unconscious Feng Lie, then sat cross-legged and immediately cultivated the Heaven and Earth God Cleansing Technique to recover his depleted divine consciousness.

Several hours passed before Jiang Yuan finally recovered with the help of the divine technique. He felt refreshed and focused his gaze on Feng Lie, who had collapsed to the side.

When Jiang Yuan looked at Feng Lie, he had a very strange feeling—he felt that he could control Feng Lie’s every move.

With a thought, Feng Lie, who had been unconscious, suddenly jumped up from the ground, his face contorted in pain.

Jiang Yuan watched Feng Lie with interest and slowly said, Feng Lie, kneel down.

I won’t...

How could Feng Lie kneel down to Jiang Yuan? However, his face immediately turned into shock because he realized that under Jiang Yuan’s command, he involuntarily knelt before Jiang Yuan.

Shocked, Feng Lie looked at Jiang Yuan in horror and said with a trembling voice, W-what did you do to me? Why am I under your control?

Jiang Yuan sneered and said, "Didn’t I already tell you? From now on, you are my puppet. You cannot resist my commands. Believe it or not,