After Lu Li finished speaking, he took the Devouring Sky Rat and the Human Emperor Seal, soared into the sky, and disappeared.

......

Yunmeng Mountain.

"Ancestor!"

After Lu Li landed on the summit of Yunmeng Mountain, Yuan Tiangang and Wang Tong surrounded him, their faces filled with excitement.

They had been waiting for this day for a long time, and now they could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Yes, congratulations to our ancestor on reaching the Earth Immortal realm!"

Lu Li had previously told them that those who peer into the heavens are immortals.

Before refining the Chaos Black Flame, Lu Li inscribed all the cultivation techniques, fearing he might not be able to return.

Wang Tong and Yuan Tiangang had been on tenterhooks for a long time, filled with many worries.

Fortunately, Lu Li returned safely in the end!

"Come on! Let's go inside and talk!"

Lu Li waved his hand, inviting everyone into the room.

After closing the door, Lu Li turned his gaze to Yuan Tiangang and Wang Tong and said, "Tell me about what has happened recently."

“Ancestor, many things have happened during this time.”

Yuan Tiangang began to recount the many major events that had occurred during this period.

First, Emperor Wen of Sui died, and his son, Crown Prince Yang Guang, succeeded him as the new emperor.

Emperor Yang Guang sent people to Yunmeng Mountain many times, hoping to summon Guiguzi Wang Tong to serve in the imperial court, but Wang Tong politely declined each time.

Although Yang Guang brought about the downfall of his country in history, he was far from being as incompetent and tyrannical as recorded in historical texts.

On the contrary, Yang Guang was very skilled in governing the country.

The first thing he did after ascending the throne was to excavate the Grand Canal, build waterways, dredge rivers, and improve the lives of the people.

Secondly, he ordered the Ministry of Works to repair the Great Wall.

They even promulgated many policies to benefit the people.

Finally, he abolished the Nine-Rank System and vigorously promoted the imperial examination system.

This system also completely broke the monopoly of powerful families on officialdom, giving many people from humble backgrounds the opportunity to rise in the ranks and enter officialdom.

This move also affected the interests of powerful families, causing a great uproar.

However, because of Yang Guang's iron-fisted suppression, those powerful families did not dare to cause trouble.

In the third year of Yang Guang's reign, he began a large-scale conscription in an attempt to expand outwards, especially targeting the Western Regions.

He personally led troops to conquer forces such as Tuyuhun, successfully bringing the Western Regions into the territory of the Sui Dynasty and reopening the Silk Road.

This move not only strengthened the connection between the Central Plains and the Western Regions, but also promoted the economic and cultural development of the Western Regions.

Emperor Yang of Sui also strengthened the administration of the Western Regions by establishing prefectures and counties, which enabled the Western Regions to achieve relative stability and prosperity during the Sui Dynasty.

He launched three campaigns against Goguryeo, eventually capturing Pyongyang, the capital of Goguryeo, and taking the Goguryeo king and prince prisoner.

However, due to the enormous loss of life and resources caused by the war, the Sui Dynasty was plunged into an even deeper crisis.

The major aristocratic families finally faced the moment of rebellion against Yang Guang, and the world was thrown into chaos in an instant. The eighteen princes rebelled against the Sui Dynasty, and the Sui Dynasty was in grave danger.

The Grand Canal was completed in 610 AD.

Emperor Yang of Sui wanted to travel to the Jiangnan region via the Grand Canal.

"Your Majesty, you shouldn't take such a risk!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, the various rebel groups are plotting to ambush us halfway!"

"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"

Yang Guang's ministers tried to dissuade him, fearing that he might encounter an accident while venturing into danger alone.

"My mind is made up. You may all leave!"

Yang Guang waved his hand, signaling them all to leave.

His mind was made up, and no one could dissuade him.

Subsequently, Yang Guang led his vast army on a grand expedition!

"Boom!"

The roar of the Grand Canal resounded through the sky. The entire long canal runs through the north and south, stretching for thousands of miles.

On the canal, banners fluttered, and Yang Guang, full of vigor, sat on his imperial carriage, his dragon robe billowing in the wind, exuding unparalleled majesty.

Standing beside him was a general, who was nine feet tall, with a physique like a copper wall and an iron wall, a resolute face, and heroic eyebrows, as if carved by a knife and axe, and was exceptionally handsome.

This man was none other than Yuwen Chengdu, a renowned and valiant general of the Sui Dynasty.

Yuwen Chengdu was a grandmaster, invincible throughout the world, and renowned throughout the four seas, known as the Heavenly Treasure General.

At this moment, he stood beside the imperial carriage, guarding Yang Guang, his gaze fixed on the distance, a hint of murderous intent flickering in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, with me here, we will surely crush the traitors!" Yuwen Chengdu shouted.

Yang Guang nodded. "With General Tianbao here, why should I worry about not eliminating the rebels?"

At that moment, a monk descended from the sky and landed next to the imperial carriage.

"Amitabha Buddha, this humble monk greets Your Majesty!"

The monk was short in stature, but had a peaceful face and appeared to be compassionate.

At this moment, Yuwen Chengdu shielded Emperor Yang of Sui behind him, nervously watching the newcomer.

This monk is no ordinary person; he was able to arrive by walking on air, demonstrating an extremely high level of spiritual attainment.

Yang Guang frowned and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you? What brings you to my Sui and Tang territory?"

The monk exuded a powerful aura, giving Yang Guang a great sense of oppression.

But Yang Guang was, after all, the emperor, and carried the destiny of the human race. Even though he didn't know the other party's background, he still didn't show any fear.

"This humble monk's Dharma name is Fuhu. I have come here on the orders of Buddha to lend Your Majesty a helping hand!" the monk said with a smile.

The newcomer was none other than the Tiger-Taming Arhat, one of the Eighteen Arhats.

"Give me a helping hand? What makes you think you can?" Emperor Yang of Sui sneered.

Although Yang Guang was arrogant, he was not reckless.

He understood that the Arhat Subduing Tiger would never come to help without a reason.

"Your Majesty, this humble monk can indeed help you clear away obstacles. However... this humble monk has one condition!"

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