As everyone eliminated the surrounding Outer God followers, the battle came to an end.

However, as people looked up at the massive, still-beating heart in the sky, they felt uneasy and afraid.

Zhang San glanced at everyone present and said, "Everyone, come over and let's discuss. The Red Dust Immortal of the Imperial Path is gone. What should we do next?"

Mozi looked at Zhang San, then at the Seal standing beside Zhang San, and asked, "Did you take out the Red Dust Immortal of the Imperial Path again?"

"What do you mean again? I… I didn't intend to take out the Red Dust Immortal of the Imperial Path last time either!"

At this moment, Li Moxian, Jiang Ziwen, and Ximen Jinlian all looked bewildered.

"One of the Red Dust Immortals of the Imperial Path was Kaihuang. Was Kaihuang taken out by Zhang San?" Li Moxian, though aware of many secrets related to the Great Sui, had truly heard this for the first time.

Jiang Ziwen shook his head slightly and said softly, "Currently, the Book of Life and Death of the Path of Life and Death is not in my hands, so I am not sure. Do you of the Path of Calamity know?"

Plagued by Illnesses Ximen Jinlian widened his eyes at Zhang San and whispered, "I actually think that if Zhang San joins our Path of Calamity, making him our Path of Calamity's Red Dust Immortal isn't impossible! The Calamity King Slayer has existed for thousands of years but has never taken out a single Red Dust Immortal. Zhang San has taken out two Red Dust Immortals of the Imperial Path! Incredible!"

Zhang San glanced at the three onlookers and said, "Gentlemen, let's come together and discuss the serious matters. If we don't ponder together..."

Speaking to this point, Zhang San glanced at the massive heart slowly beating in the sky and said, "we might lose our home."

Everyone knew Zhang San was right, so they all gathered around.

"Zhang San, what do you plan to do next?"

Mozi asked Zhang San.

After all, Zhang San was now the Sect Hierarch of the Heavenly Punishment Sect. Having studied the box to deal with the Path of Calamity's calamity, Mozi came out and heard about Zhang San's commands for the Heavenly Punishment Sect.

Mozi was very pleased with Zhang San's performance.

Zhang San sighed and gave a brief summary of the current situation.

"Firstly, the Red Dust Immortal Red Emperor of the Imperial Path is gone, and the Wen Family wants to establish a puppet Emperor, but I don't think that's feasible. A puppet Emperor would struggle to become a true Red Dust Immortal."

"Secondly, it looks like the Path of Life and Death is about to collapse, even Jiang God, you've become the last King Yan. If something were to happen to you, the entire Path of Life and Death would completely crumble. I imagine the collapse of one path would greatly benefit, or at least advantage, the encroachment of Outer Gods, which is one reason they focused their efforts on one path first."

"Thirdly, I initially wanted to ask the Red Emperor for help in establishing the City God system so the powers of the Path of Life and Death and the Imperial Path could perfectly merge. But now there is no Red Dust Immortal on the Imperial Path. I'm unsure of what to do since waiting for the next World Lord could take an unknown amount of time."

Zhang San said, glancing at Mozi.

Mozi also understood that it's normal for Zhang San to lack experience in such a large situation.

"Firstly, you can bring the Seal and return to the Capital Region Road. Even though I'm not fully versed in the Imperial Path, since the Seal is willing to go with you, and you are a Duke and a Pillar State, your presence in the Capital Region Road can help stabilize national destiny. Even if the dynasty changes afterward, by stabilizing the country's destiny now, you greatly benefit the next dynasty."

With Red Emperor Yang Quan gone, it seemed everyone accepted the downfall of the Great Sui.

Zhang San thought for a moment, nodded slightly, and then glanced at the Seal beside him and then at Jiang Ziwen.

"Seal, do you have any way to appoint a City God without the Red Dust Immortal from the Imperial Path?"

The Seal shook his head lightly.

Zhang San felt somewhat disappointed.

Then, the Seal spoke, "The one who steals a hook is punished, the one who steals the state becomes a prince. Although the decree is false, it becomes true if believed."

Upon hearing this, Zhang San instantly understood the Seal's meaning.

There is no Emperor now, so there is no Red Dust Immortal of the Imperial Path.

But with the Jade Seal in his hand, he could forge one!

Although the effect of forgery is limited, as long as it's effective, it will do.

Thus, Zhang San immediately took out a piece of cloth and inscribed his own appointment on it—King Beyond the Law!

Then the Seal stepped on it.

In an instant, although the material differed from an imperial edict, it resembled one in every other way.

After all, it genuinely had the stamp of the Jade Seal on it.

As the fake imperial edict took effect, Zhang San quickly took another piece of cloth and wrote down Jiang Ziwen's appointment as the foremost City God and granted him the responsibility to appoint City Gods across regions.

"City God Jiang, the task of appointing City Gods in various regions will be yours from now on. But you know, my title as King Beyond the Law is self-bestowed, even though it had the Jade Seal's stamp. Its efficacy is undoubtedly diminished. Thus, your appointing of City Gods may allow them to ascend, but for them to become the genuine City God in their area, it'll depend on their own skills."

"If he can truly protect the land, he will naturally become a steadfast City God through the Power of Incense Flame from the local people. He himself will also gain significant strengthening. I think we can even allow a City God to have his own Yin soldiers to guard a city or town. But if this City God is deemed unworthy or scorned by the people, even with the title of City God, if the Power of Incense Flame he receives is limited, it just won't work. He will inevitably be replaced by other strongmen from the Path of Life and Death."

Jiang Ziwen nodded slightly; this way of competitive appointments sounded quite feasible.

At least for the current Path of Life and Death, it's indeed a good route.

It could even mean that strong individuals of the Path of Life and Death would have temporary places to grow and potentially become stronger.

After all, Jiang Ziwen's preliminary plan was to boost his subordinates' Path of Life and Death fighting strength through the Path of Ghosts and Gods, ultimately becoming local Yin Gods.

The current City God system, albeit less free, is undeniably the best choice given the circumstances.

"Alright! With this, I might even allow those I send to become City Gods to gradually develop the strength of the Path of Life and Death."

Zhang San nodded, then added, "In fact, some places originally had City Gods; they just weren't formalized. Jiang God can lead the strong members of the Path of Life and Death to explore these areas, and if suitable City Gods are found, you can assist with their appointments. Should unsuitable ones be found, replace them. In short, the promotion of the City God system is entrusted to you!"

"Rest assured, this matter concerns the future of the Path of Life and Death, and I will do my utmost to achieve the best results!"

The matter of the City God system was finally settled, and Zhang San felt quite relieved.

Lastly, he bid farewell to everyone, as each went to handle their respective tasks.

Zhang San, meanwhile, took the Seal directly to the Capital Region Road, ready to stabilize the national destiny!

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