While others ascend to the Immortal Realm, Zhang Xuan ascends to the Tang Dynasty.
After two years of cheat-assisted cultivation, the modern Taoist Zhang Xuan finally survived the heavenly tribulation, bathed in immortal light, and successfully ascended.
He opened his eyes and took a look. Huh? Why is Lingxiao Palace so shabby? Is Heaven having budget problems lately?
The more outrageous part came next. A few civil and military officials walked in, and Zhang Xuan took a closer look: Qin Qiong, Yuchi Jingde... Aren't those the door gods? Li Jing... Why doesn't the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li have his pagoda today? Zhangsun Wuji, Hou Junji... Why have these treacherous rebels become gods too?
Then a man in a bright yellow dragon robe walked in. Zhang Xuan cupped his hands and asked, "What is Your Majesty's surname?"
"I am the Tang emperor, Li Shimin."
Only then did Zhang Xuan realize he hadn't ascended to the Immortal Realm. He had transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty.
Luckily, he still had his cultivation and all the rest, so Zhang Xuan decided to help Li Er become Earth's supreme ruler.
A year later, Zhang Xuan led the army in defeating the Turks and returned triumphantly to Chang'an.
As soon as he entered the city, he realized something was wrong. The streets were decorated with lanterns and banners, and people said they were holding some kind of Water and Land Dharma Assembly.
He squeezed into the assembly and saw a plump, fair-skinned monk seated on a high platform, preaching. Below him stood a filthy, scabby monk holding up a tattered kasaya and asking for a thousand taels of gold.
Zhang Xuan's pupils shook with shock. Wait, haven't I seen this plot somewhere before? Something's not right with this Tang Dynasty!
