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Chapter 121 The Only Way to Defeat Fear
The gazes of many disciples seemed to be filled with panic…
However, that was not a big deal. As long as they were not curious, intrigued, or excited, it would not be a big deal.
Li Changshou had expected that reaction from his peers.
The only thing he was worried about was whether the elders in the sect would be displeased with the small punishment that he had given that disciple.
Li Changshou weighed the pros and cons carefully.
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When that disciple provoked him verbally, it was already tantamount to scolding all the seniors of Little Qiong Peak.
If he did not respond, others might think that he was scheming. That way, they would be wary of him and that would affect his image as an incompetent immortal seedling.
The response and punishment that he had given would not harm the other party, and it would also seem like a joke. It would also make others feel that he was not scheming because he had taken revenge on the spot…
Li Changshou sat back down on his meditation cushion and scanned his surroundings. The disciples either turned their heads away or hung their heads low, not daring to look at him.
He took a few glances at his Little Aunt-Master, who was smiling at the side. He thought to himself in awe, Ah, the wonders of heaven and earth, the wonders of living creatures, and the wonders of the world.
Then, he closed his eyes to rest and "replenish his Dharma powers" while secretly casting the Wind Speech Incantation and monitoring his surroundings. Soon, Li Changshou smiled.
Most of the elders who had some reactions were biased towards him.
Although he had done them a favor by giving them the Ambition Pill, they were all reasonable people. Most of them felt that the disciple of the Immortal Downpour Peak had been rude first.
Li Changshou had already planned in detail. He would appear a few more times later. He would fight normally and not use the Earth Escape. Regardless of whether he won or lost, he would be able to build a "positive" and "ordinary" image for himself.
The next battle between disciples had already begun.
Coincidentally, both of them had started dabbling with the Earth Escape technique after watching the sparring session between Li Changshou and Ao Yi back then. After seeing Li Changshou's battle earlier, both of them were full of confidence. They smiled.
The executives in the sect reminded them to stop as soon as they scored a point. The battle then began.
The two male disciples bowed and looked at each other. Their auras were connected and they flew backward at the same time.
The two of them quickly moved their hands and launched spells. Their actions were very similar as if they were copying each other!
The Dharma seals were formed at the same time. The two of them threw out two Dharma treasures each. The Dharma treasures that were thrown out a flying sword, a Ruyi Scepter, a flying dagger, and a small gourd…
Earth Escape!
Earth Escape!
Boom! Boom! The moment the two figures landed on the ground, it was as if a trap had appeared on the ground. They were forcefully thrown into the trap and disappeared!
The surrounding disciples looked around. The immortals standing on the jade platforms in the clouds were also staring intently.
The four Dharma treasures floated in mid-air and revolved…
The target… disappeared…
The two disciples underground were also stunned.
They had obtained inspiration from the Spiked Mace of Little Qiong Peak. They could hide with the Earth Escape technique and use Dharma treasures to attack their opponents. They would then be invincible.
However… how do they use Earth Escape? The female disciples from one of the peaks burst out laughing. More and more laughter could be heard.
The expert from the Immortal Du Sect on the jade platform felt a little awkward. However, he suddenly heard a burst of laughter that was rather weak. The Sect Leader, Daoist Wuyou, was already laughing while seated on the main seat.
"The disciples of this batch are quite interesting… Haha." *Coughs*
The people from Golden Ao Island, Ren School, and the insignificant immortal sects all looked down with a smile.
Originally, they had thought that that half a month would be boring and that there would naturally be nothing much to see during battles between disciples who had yet to become immortals.
However, he did not expect the Immortal Du Sect to be that interesting.
After a while, the two disciples who were fighting, thought of a way to deal with the situation. They began to search underground and secretly came up with strategies…
After a "great battle", one of the disciples had a slip-up and was driven out of the ground. He was immediately slightly injured by two Dharma treasures that had been waiting to be launched for a long time. He lost the opportunity to do well.
During the later fights, some disciples used Earth Escape.
As a result, Li Changshou's Earth Escape technique became more concealed. It made people feel that it was not that outstanding. It was as if it was the Immortal Du Sect's special immortal technique… However, the average duration of the battle became a little longer.
After another two hours, Youqin Xuanya took the stage and dealt with her opponent without losing her composure. She was still enjoying the limelight that she usually did as the Head Disciple… The first day of the battle ended. The disciples had also gone through one round of fighting. The twelfth match of the preliminary round was the most time-consuming. However, during the later parts of the preliminary round, the progress became faster and the battles became more exciting as well.
An hour later, a Heaven Immortal Elder would be explaining the Dao to the disciples. During that hour, the disciples would also make some conclusions…
Li Changshou, who had been meditating the entire time, suddenly heard the sounds of chanting coming from the side.
Jiu Jiu carried half a pot of wine and shook her head.
"The East Continent is in the west of the East Ocean. There is a faction of the Ren School in the East Continent, known as the Immortal Du Sect. In Little Qiong Peak of the Immortal Du Sect, there's a disciple named Li Changshou. Now, he's in the Dao Requital realm. He's good at alchemy, array formations, and escape techniques. He loves to stab others!"
Ling'e smiled and said, "Uncle-Master, stop it. Senior Brother is going to be angry."
"Little Changshou!"
"Huh?" Li Changshou opened his eyes and looked over. He smiled and took out two bottles of Sugar Bean Pills. Jiu Jiu snatched them away.
Jiu Jiu smiled in satisfaction and said, "Give me your Dharma treasure for fun!"
"It's just a Dharma artifact." Li Changshou took out the Spiked Mace and handed it to his Aunt-Master. "There are many outsiders now. Aunt-Master, you must not go and make fun of others."
"Hmph! Am I that unreliable?"
Jiu Jiu rolled her eyes and carried the Spiked Mace on her shoulder. She puffed her chest out proudly and then flew out on a cloud.
Not long after, a scream could be heard from afar.
When the wonderful weapon returned, the sharp spikes were stained with immortal blood. The disciples did not dare to look at it at all.
"As expected, it's such a thrill!"
Jiu Jiu returned the spiked club to Li Changshou. "Lend it to me and let me play with it again next time!"
The corners of Li Changshou's mouth lips twitched slightly. He did not dare to ask further and put away the Spiked Mace.
On the first day, the elder who started preaching the Dao and reading sutras was the Deputy Sect Leader, Exalted Zhong Yu.
The old Daoist priest flew into the sky and recited a few mysterious sutras that he might not even understand. Then, he began to talk about the Kindness Sutra of Ren School.
After all, it was impossible to talk about the contents of the Inaction Scripture.
That night, the disciples held themselves back from yawning and listened to the lecture for the entire night.
The guests on the jade platform had already returned to the Immortal Du Hall. There was a banquet to entertain them. They sat and chatted happily.
The next morning, the disciples were in high spirits again. The second preliminary round had already begun.
Jiu Jiu, who had gone to the Immortal Du Hall to eat and play for half the night, also appeared behind Li Changshou and Ling'e on time.
Jiu Jiu said, "Little Ling'e, continue working hard. When you go on stage, don't be afraid. Beat them until they cry like you did yesterday! Little Changshou… if you meet a female disciple, don't use the move that you applied yesterday!"
"Don't worry, Aunt-Master." Li Changshou smiled. "I know my limits." Perhaps it was because Aunt-Master Jiu Jiu's mouth was consecrated, but Li Changshou met a female opponent during the 132nd match of the day.
Today, there seemed to be no hidden schemes. The elders did not arrange for a "battle of equal strength". This female disciple was only at the sixth stage of the Void Return realm. She was slightly inferior to Li Changshou…
When she saw Li Changshou flying over the disciples' heads and landing on the field together with her, the female disciple's face turned pale.
Li Changshou continued to follow his previous plan. He would not use Earth Escape this time, nor would he use his Spiked Mace. He would just use the talisman array formations to force his opponent to admit defeat.
However, what Li Changshou did not expect was…
The two executives in the sect checked the jade slips in their hands and retreated to the side. One of the executives raised his hand to signal for the battle to begin. The female disciple took two steps back and looked at Li Changshou vigilantly.
Li Changshou tried his best to put on a calm smile. Seventy-two talismans flew out of his sleeves…
What a familiar opening routine…
"I admit defeat!"
Li Changshou stopped his actions.
The female disciple's face was full of grief and anger. She gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with indignation as if she had suffered a huge humiliation. After saying that, the female disciple turned around and flew away. Her back view was resolute.
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
What did I do?
For a moment, the gazes that were cast on Li Changshou were mostly filled with helplessness and condemnation. There was also a hint of fear as if he had really bullied that female disciple.
Shaking his head, Li Changshou rode a cloud back to his seat and sat down with his legs crossed.
Today's match is really baffling.
However, it was not just the match on the second day that was baffling…
On the third round of the third day, Li Changshou appeared at noon. His opponent was an outstanding disciple who was ranked amongst the top 100 places within the sect, and his cultivation level had reached the ninth stage of the Void Return realm.
Before that person faced Li Changshou, his eyes were filled with fear. He kept pinching his fingers to deduce and calculate as if he was planning to use his insignificant deduction ability to immediately come up with a strategy to deal with the Earth Escape technique and the Spiked Mace.
This time, without waiting for the executive of the sect to move forward, the disciple let out a long sigh…
"I can't undo this spell."
Then, he bowed to Li Changshou and flew towards the crowd.
"Li Changshou, the disciple of the Little Qiong Peak has won!"
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
It's alright. There are seven more matches later. It'd be enough for me to salvage my reputation.
Although he was using the Wind Speech Incantation, he only heard a few words.
"That ruthless person from the Little Qiong Peak has scared off two of his opponents."
"There'd be no way out if I didn't retreat. It's impossible to deal with his Earth Escape and the Spiked Mace… It's said that the Spiked Mace is an Immortal Treasure that can break through the protective immortal light."
"Sigh, I didn't think that there would be such an unexpected expert this time. We underestimated that ruthless person from Little Qiong Peak."
"What should we do if we get matched with him tomorrow?"
"Just admit defeat. There are still so many matches. It's impossible for me to run into him twice."
Hence, on the fourth day… The familiar face from yesterday appeared in front of Li Changshou again. However, it was in the afternoon instead of noontime. Before the executive in the sect could move forward, Li Changshou immediately said, "Junior Brother, why don't we fight him head-on…"
"Why is it Senior Brother again…"
There was a look of helplessness on the man's face. He looked up and heaved a long sigh. "Time and fate. In the end, I still can't break your spell. There are always some things in this world that I can't do. This is the logic that Master told me about. As people, there is no need to force ourselves. What we want to achieve from cultivating Dao is freedom. Senior Brother… I admit defeat."
After saying that, this person's face turned gloomy as he turned around and flew out of the arena.
His back view was bleak, and it felt as if a familiar string instrument was playing…
The corners of Li Changshou's mouth twitched a few times. He looked at the fourth square on his jade slip, which lit up. He flew back to his seat expressionlessly.
The words that he had heard using the Wind Speech Incantation were filled with emotions.
"How ruthless. This junior brother has been driven crazy."
"This junior brother is unlucky. However, the third time…"
"Hey, don't say that. You'll be in trouble!"
The corners of Li Changshou's mouth twitched. Ling'e, who was at the side, wanted to say something but stopped herself. However, she was quickly pulled away by Jiu Jiu who advised her regarding her battle techniques for tomorrow.
Ling'e had won three battles and lost one. She had previously lost to a senior sister who was ranked in the 72nd place, but her cultivation level had not been completely exposed.
On the fifth day, the "reputation dilemma" that Li Changshou finally had a chance at turning things around for the "reputation dilemma" that he was facing. He was going to fight against Liu Sizhe, the immortal seedling of the Du Lin Peak, who was currently ranked sixth in the sect! Finally, they could fight fair and square in a battle of "equal strength"! Li Changshou, the "hidden guardian of the Immortal Du Sect" during the previous calamity, actually felt a little excited. "Junior Brother Liu," Li Changshou said in a clear voice, "Today, we will go all out and fight openly. How about that?" Liu Sizhe forced a wry smile and said seriously, "Today, I will definitely experience Senior Brother Li's spells and techniques. I will not retreat without fighting like the others have. Also, I have made some preparations."
Li Changshou heaved a sigh of relief and felt rather emotional for a while.
Look! What is an immortal seedling?
This is what an immortal seedling should be like!
Confidence, calmness, and grace. He was able to display the right spirit and appearance of the current disciples of the Immortal Du Sect very well, bringing glory to his teachers!
As a fellow disciple who was also an immortal seedling, Li Changshou could not help but feel a little… proud.
The two sect executives acted as usual and checked the jade slips in their hands…
Liu Sizhe took out a few treasures. As the immortal seedling of Du Lin Peak, Liu Sizhe naturally could not lack them.
In particular, he had an immortal-treasure-ranked armor. After taking it out, he hesitated slightly before undoing the armor and wrapping it around his waist to cover the area of weaknesses on his body.
After thinking about it, Liu Sizhe seemed to feel that something was amiss. He took out another treasure robe and strengthened it worriedly.
After that, Liu Sizhe held a longsword and smiled at Li Changshou.
"Senior Brother, please enlighten me."
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
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Chapter 122 The Man In White In The Sea God Temple
It was a proper battle between Qi Refinement cultivators who were in the Dao Requital realm.
It was a battle for the immortal seedlings that stirred up a storm.
When the sword was half an inch away from Li Changshou's neck, Li Changshou, who had already "exhausted his Dharma powers", dropped the Spiked Mace in his hand and sighed.
"I lost."
In front of him, Liu Sizhe, who was already trembling all over, could not help but look at him with pity.
It was a close victory.
Unfortunately, those were purely Li Changshou's acting skills.
Liu Sizhe retracted his sword and hesitated to speak.
"Senior Brother, why don't you use Earth Escape…"
Li Changshou looked at the armor and robe that were emitting a rich glow under Liu Sizhe's waist. He smiled bitterly and said, "Junior Brother, you're already prepared to deal with everything. Why bother asking?"
Liu Sizhe looked enlightened. Although he felt that something was amiss, he also felt that what Li Changshou said made sense.
Before Liu Sizhe could react… Li Changshou sighed softly and cupped his hands while facing Liu Sizhe. Then, he rode a cloud towards his seat.
In order to adhere to the situation where his Dharma powers were depleted, Li Changshou made the white clouds under his feet thinner. On the way, he did not forget to raise his hand to eat an inferior-grade elixir that could restore his Dharma powers.
The surrounding gazes that were fixed on him were no longer full of fear like before. Instead, their eyes were filled with respect and admiration.
Li Changshou thought to himself, This battle should be able to make up for the vicious image that I created previously. Although having such an image would not affect me much, a positive image would help me survive in the Immortal Du Sect.
"Senior Brother Li!"
Liu Sizhe suddenly shouted from behind. "Your Spiked Mace!"
Li Changshou turned his head slightly and replied with a smile, "This Dharma artifact is a memento for you, Junior Brother."
Liu Sizhe's expression changed. He lowered his head and looked at the "immortal weapon" on the ground. His heart stirred slightly. However, just as Liu Sizhe was about to lean forward and grab the Spiked Mace, it flew away on its own and landed in a pair of fair hands…
Jiu Jiu, who was a prestigious Jiu Immortal, appeared at the side and smiled.
She said, "Disciple-Nephew Changshou has forgotten that I've already reserved this treasure just now. I'm sorry, Disciple-Nephew Liu."
Jiu Jiu waved her hand and rode a cloud towards Li Changshou and Ling'e.
Liu Sizhe bowed at Jiu Jiu's back. As the executive at the side urged them to leave, he lowered his head in slight satisfaction and left.
It was truly an evocative battle that left one reminiscing
After taking two steps, Liu Sizhe suddenly came to his senses…
Is there any direct connection between the Earth Escape technique and the weak spot that the Spiked Mace strikes?
Li Changshou did not know whether to laugh or cry when he saw Little Aunt-Master bringing back the Spiked Mace that he had deliberately thrown away.
"Aunt-Master, this is just a Dharma artifact."
Jiu Jiu glared at him and said fiercely, "I like it. Can't I? Seriously, if you don't want it, you should just ask me or Little Ling'e if we want to use it! Although this thing does not have much power, it has a unique appearance and looks really frightening! Carrying it on your shoulders would be a form of deterrence."
Ling'e, who was standing at the side, covered her mouth and chuckled. She wanted to say something, but she was afraid that she would accidentally spill the beans, so she just smiled and remained silent.
Her senior brother had made many of those items in the past. She also had two or three Dharma artifacts that looked terrifying but were not very powerful.
Li Changshou had no choice. When he was creating those weapons, he did not have the energy to think about refining them.
If Li Changshou were to make another Spiked Mace, he would definitely have to fully exhibit the characteristics of a weapon like the Spiked Mace. He would then be able to add some minor details to the design, such as the Polluted Air Protective Immortal Glow, and the High-Frequency Vibrokinesis Protective Dharma treasure.
Li Changshou had already thought of how to promote the Spiked Mace.
The strongest and burliest man in Xiong Village shall carry the Spiked Mace, raise his thick eyebrows, and say in a gentle yet hoarse voice, "When fighting, the Spiked Mace would go very well with the top of your enemies' heads… YO."
The effect would definitely be not bad.
Of course, that was just a joke in his heart. The Spiked Mace was only a Dharma artifact that he could use to get up to some slight mischief.
If Li Changshou were to use all his firepower in a battle, he would have the ability to unleash his full cultivation level and mystical abilities by using his poisonous pills and miniature array formations. Apart from that, he would also use the True Samadhi Flames and Lightning Dharma, as well as many trump cards that he had yet to reveal.
Back when he fought the Blood Mosquito puppets, he had obtained a longsword which was a Numinous Treasure. Its power was extraordinary.
Li Changshou naturally accepted the Poison-Repelling Pearl.
"A good poisoner needs to be more resistant to poison." The preparations he had made for the technical fights only gave him the ability to deal with his opponents when he needed to fight. It was not for him to initiate a fight.
He cultivated steadily in the mountains. It would be best if only the Heavenly Dao remembered his existence. That was Li Changshou's unwavering pursuit…
There was no choice. The ceiling of the primeval world was too high. Achieving immortality was only the first step to becoming an expert.
Even if he became a so-called expert, he would still be reduced to ashes if he did not know how to avoid disasters in the face of a great calamity.
Only the Golden Body and Connate Numinous treasure could barely warm Li Changshou's helpless and lonely heart, and give him a precious sense of security…
Little Aunt-Master was holding onto the Spiked Mace and denting it continuously to create some designs. Beside him, Ling'e kept commenting softly. Li Changshou maintained the Wind Speech Incantation and listened to everything. His lips curled into a gratified smile.
The opinions of the people who were discussing it started to change.
After losing that round, the more than half of the shadow that had covered the back of the disciples' butts dissipated gradually.
As long as we do not meet again… Forget it, I can't imagine it to be so easy.
In a while, I should still respond to all changes.
Li Changshou happened to hear some strange sounds through the Wind Speech Incantation. He scanned the area with his immortal senses and his mouth twitched.
In the various parts of the mountain slopes and valleys, a few disciples began to have some ideas based on the battle between Li Changshou and Liu Sizhe. They began to come up with strategies to deal with the Earth Escape and spikes in advance.
For example, they placed some mirror-like treasures behind them… They changed some Dharma treasures that were initially armors, into larger pants…
They were quite creative. The battles continued one after another. Most of the disciples tried their best to deal with it.
Ling'e, on the other hand, was quite lucky. She had not met any powerful opponents for five days in a row. She had relied on her Immortal Treasures to easily obtain four victories and was on par with her senior brother.
The sixth day arrived, followed by the seventh…
The internal competition in the sect continued, and the rankings of the disciples in the preliminary round gradually became clearer.
Li Changshou naturally advanced to the top 360 places. However, Ling'e who had lost another round, would have to win at least three rounds in the next five days. Ling'e was a little conflicted.
Previously, there was a battle which she could have won if she revealed her true cultivation level…
The seventh night of the sect competition arrived. Jiu Jiu carried her new Spiked Mace and went to the Immortal Du Hall to eat and drink.
Ling'e took the chance and asked softly, "Senior Brother, if I can't get into the top 108 places, will I be… punished?"
Li Changshou turned to look at his junior sister. Under the moonlight, there was a little uneasiness on her face.
Have I been asking for too much from her?
After all, she's only a teenager…
Li Changshou revealed a slight smile and transmitted his voice, "You'll just have to sweep the floor in the Pill Chamber and wash my clothes. Just relax and fight.
You can do whatever you want in this internal sect competition."
Ling'e heaved a sigh of relief and grimaced at Li Changshou. "You should have said so earlier. I've been worried about this for the past few days."
"Let's agree on three rules."
"Okay." Ling'e turned to look at the starry sky and quickly hid her expression.
A notable fact was that Youqin Xuanya almost won all seven battles in the first round with an overwhelming advantage.
Even when her opponent used the Earth Escape technique, Youqin Xuanya was able to deal with it calmly. She could handle a sword well with one hand and her swordsmanship had been recognized. The immortal sword flew into the soil and easily forced her opponent out.
She, the Head Disciple, had already become the most beautiful and attractive disciple of the younger disciples of the Immortal Du Sect…
Her aptitude was outstanding, and she had Immortal Treasures to protect her. She did not lack any mystical abilities or Dharma spells. When she fought, she was also very focused and serious. Her reactions were also very fast.
Many people started to discuss. If the Little Qiong Peak's Spiked Mace was in its peak state, there would be intense sparks when the Head Disciple Youqin Xuanya encountered it. However, Li Changshou did not encounter Youqin Xuanya during the first twelve preliminary rounds.
Moreover, even if he were to encounter his toxic junior sister, Li Changshou had a plan in mind…
In terms of surrendering, he was a professional.
The kind that was verified by the Dragon Palace.
On the day after the end of the preliminary rounds, Li Changshou began to suspect something as he was lost in his thoughts.
After more than ten years, he had a sudden impulse without warning. He thought about it and felt that it seemed to be closely related to him.
What was wrong?
Whenever he had a sudden hunch, something would definitely happen. However, it may not always be a blessing or always a misfortune.
Li Changshou first looked at the jade platform. He thought that a Golden Immortal had seen through his disguise, but he quickly concluded that that was not the case. He pinched his fingers and deduced in his heart. There was no war in the various parts of the Sea God Sect. There was no bloodshed…
Eh? Something's not right.
Li Changshou quickly realized that something was amiss. One of the statues was in a strange state.
He did not dare to go over to take a look with his spiritual will and carefully investigate.
At the same time, a paper effigy that was hiding underground had woken up and quietly approached the temple.
Li Changshou and Ao Yi were both frowning.
However, Ao Yi's cultivation level was only at the Essence Immortal realm. He was still a distance away from the Perfected Immortal realm. Moreover, he was only the Second Sect Master and the Azure Dragon Guardian. He could only feel that something was happening.
Ao Yi scanned Li Changshou's location with his immortal senses, but he did not find anything unusual with his "Brother Sect Leader". Hence, he did not pay much attention to that matter…
Naturally, the Dragon Palace would take care of the matters of the Sea God Sect for Ao Yi.
Ao Yi was now earning merit while cultivating. He wanted to unleash all the power of his bloodline as soon as possible and become a pillar of the dragon race!
On the other side, Li Changshou's paper effigy quickly approached the abnormal temple. At that moment, his immortal senses slowly searched and discovered what was going on.
There seemed to be someone extraordinary in his temple…
It was a young man and an old man who were dressed in a white robe and a gray robe respectively. Behind them were eight people clad in green robes with thick auras. They looked like guards.
The cultivation levels of those eight guards were all in the Heaven Immortal realm…
Li Changshou was secretly surprised. Through the sound, he looked at the young man in the white robe and immediately saw rays of golden light circling around him…
That was clearly a situation that could only be achieved by the protection of merit and the protection of heaven and earth!
"Oh?"
The white-robed young man seemed to have sensed something and looked at the Sea God statue with his hands behind his back. However, he merely smiled. "Let's go. We have alarmed the real owner."
"Yes." The gray-robed old man beside him lowered his head and answered. He followed behind the young man who was dressed in a white robe and led eight Heaven Immortal guards towards the gate.
Who is this person?
Li Changshou felt conflicted and suddenly made a bold guess.
The young man, the white robe, the cultivation level that he could not see through, the protection of merit, and the presence of followers…
Could it be!
The paper effigy immediately retracted his immortal senses and used the Wind Speech Incantation to monitor him.
After the young man in the white robe left the temple, he smiled at the elder beside him.
"I've seen so many illegitimate gods from the South Continent. Other than the Dao Sects, this is the only place that is not bad.
He teaches the mortals to do good and protects them. He gave the good people merit and punished the evildoers.
However, it's not right to take the credit of the netherworld's reincarnation."
The old man smiled and said, "Have you settled on this place?"
"Let's see if there are still dragons involved in this place. The dragon race has always been arrogant. They're an ancient race and I don't want to talk to them."
Upon hearing that, Li Changshou had an epiphany
Two options popped up in his mind.
Firstly, he could go out and make friends with them. He could take advantage of that opportunity to get acquainted with the true potential powerhouses of the Primordial World!
Secondly, he could let nature take its course…
However, it was hard to tell from their discussion, whether or not the white-robed young man had the intention of letting the illegitimate god expand his faction.
Choose…
I have to make a choice as soon as possible…
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Chapter 123 The One Who Knows My Heart Is The Sea God of the South Ocean
Li Changshou did not hesitate and chose—the third option!
I should go and let him get familiar with me without exposing his identity and let him have a good impression of the Sea God Sect.
At that moment, Li Changshou analyzed the worst situation that could happen if he took the initiative to form some karma.
He was completely unfamiliar with the white-robed man. He did not know his character and temper.
Besides, Li Changshou had to consider that he had the background of a disciple from Ren School. If he took too much initiative, the experts of Ren School might dislike it…
As his thoughts raced through his mind, Li Changshou's paper effigy slowly transformed into the white-haired old man who had a kind expression.
The paper effigy had used that image when it was sent to the Sea God Sect to investigate. The old man held a horsetail whisk and emerged from a forest. He deliberately hid a portion of his whereabouts, but he also exposed some Primordial Energy disturbances.
He was in front of the Sea God Temple and was about to take a stroll in the city when half of the members of the other party immediately discovered Li Changshou's paper effigy.
The old man in the gray robe walked forward and whispered a few words while he was behind the young man in the white robe. The latter smiled and led his subordinates towards the town. He pretended not to notice the old man who had suddenly appeared.
Li Changshou immediately understood something. He carried his horsetail whisk and rode a cloud forward, thinking about how he could "hit on" him.
He could not possibly say, "Please wait." He, too, could not casually pick up a brick and say, "Fellow Daoist, did you drop this brick?" He would probably be torn apart by the eight guards. Li Changshou continuously thought about it. He was getting closer and closer to the other party. Soon, Li Changshou noticed a small detail.
Among the ten people, the eight guards and the old man were using their immortal powers to wrap the bottom of their shoes. They looked like they were walking, but they were actually levitating and not touching the filthy ground at all.
The young man in the white robe was the only one whose white boots were stained with mud.
The 12th preliminary round of the preliminary round was ongoing. Li Changshou had already fought his way through the tournament. With his results of 10 wins and 2 losses, he had steadily entered the top 360 places…
Ling'e had also clinched eight wins and three losses. Regardless of the outcome of the next match, she could definitely enter the next round.
Li Changshou was multitasking. Naturally, he placed most of his attention on the avatar.
The matter was indeed very important to him.
Li Changshou had been planning to avoid the Great God-Conferment Tribulation for a long time. His most reliable plan before then was to arrange for himself, his master and junior sister to be small officials in the Heavenly Courts.
However, it was not completely safe.
If he could not obtain the position of a true god before the Great God-Conferment Tribulation, theoretically speaking, he would not be able to completely avoid the Great God-Conferment Tribulation.
According to Li Changshou's observations of the heavenly trend, he deduced that the Great God-Conferment Tribulation could be divided into two parts.
The main part would naturally involve the immortals of the three sects. They would go to the South Continent and take advantage of the crusade against the Zhou Dynasty by King Wu to select the righteous God for the Heavenly Courts.
The second part was to wipe out the inflating factions of the Dao Sect in the Middle Continent and bring about a great calamity to send most of the Immortal Sect's experts to the Heavenly Courts to take on the role of Heavenly Generals.
Although Li Changshou's cultivation level was not too high, he had already made preparations before he became an immortal.
In the face of the great calamity, the twelve Golden Immortals of Chan School had lost three of their top experts and weakened their Dao. Many members of Jie School had also died and suffered injuries…
He had to take the initiative and jump out of the Great God-Conferment Tribulation!
Li Changshou had never expected the Sea God Sect to bring about such an opportunity. Moreover, from the conversation between the two main figures, it seemed that they were "examining" the illegitimate gods of the various places. They also recruited one or two of them to expand their own forces.
This thought process…
There's nothing wrong with it. It is indeed in line with the current situation in the Heavenly Courts.
However, he had to consider everything carefully, from Ren School, the Dao Sect, the Heavenly Courts, to the dragon race. Today, he would first try to come into contact with them. It would be best if he could form a good relationship with them. He would not scheme against them.
At the same time, Li Changshou was secretly alarmed.
Although the opportunity is good, I can't force it. I can't bow down to anyone and be a disgrace to Ren School.
"Fellow Daoist?"
The benevolent-looking old man landed on a cloud in front of the city gate. He held a book of the teachings of the Sea God Sect in his hand and called the young man in the white robe.
"Did you drop this book, Fellow Daoist?"
After thinking about it, Li Changshou still decided to use that method to hit on him.
"Book?"
The young man in the white robe in front of him turned around and looked over. Li Changshou had also "seen" his appearance.
He was handsome… slightly ordinary and had an indescribable aura.
His eyes, in particular, made him seem like he had experienced the vicissitudes of life and had been polished by the mortal world. He seemed to be able to see through all confusion in the world.
The guards immediately moved forward, but Li Changshou had already stopped 100 feet away. He held his horsetail whisk and bowed.
On the other side, the gray-robed old man bowed and returned the gesture.
The white-robed youth smiled and said, "I've never seen this book before. How could I have dropped it?"
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
Is he feigning ignorance? In his previous life, he had received nine years of compulsory education. In this life, he had learned and read many sutras of Ren School. He was considered half an expert.
Then, the old man that the paper effigy had disguised as smiled and said, "If you don't take a look at this book, how would you know if you dropped it?".
The young man in the white robe smiled and took a closer look. Those words were profound and vaguely seemed to be related to destiny.
"Alright." The white-robed young man extended his hand.
Li Changshou wrapped the book with immortal power and handed it over. That way, the guards would not have to move forward.
There were many passers-by outside the city gate. They were all mortals.
The young man in the white robe and his entourage seemed to have used some kind of mystical ability which seemed to have caused the surrounding mortals to not notice them. Occasionally, some people would look at them but they would think that the place was normal and quickly look elsewhere.
Truth be told, Li Changshou also wanted to get such a mystical ability…
The white-robed young man grabbed the book that was titled 'Teachings Of The Sea God Sect: Hardcover Edition', and read it carefully. He nodded slowly and smiled.
He said, "This book is indeed fated with me. Fellow Daoist, did you recognize me when you came to deliver this book?"
Li Changshou muttered to himself. He did not expect the other party… to be so interested in beating around the bush and feigning ignorance.
He decided to play along and do what the other party liked. Hence, Li Changshou continued, "My heart did but not my eyes. Fellow Daoist, you should be living in the Nine-layered Celestial Palace, but you appeared here. I think you must have come for my sect."
The white-robed youth raised his eyebrows and said indifferently,
"Since you have appeared, are you planning to seek refuge? If that's the case, why are you appearing as a paper effigy and not your true form?"
Paper effigy?
The expressions of the Heaven Immortal guards changed slightly. Li Changshou sighed in his heart and thought, This person is indeed worthy of being a Dao Ancestor, Dao Child, and the Junior Brother of the Saints. He could see through the origin of my clone at a glance.
Of course, it could also be because of what the gray-robed elder had said…
Li Changshou said, "I can't help it. Your Majesty, please be magnanimous."
That was to confirm the identity of the other party.
"Oh?"
The white-robed young man's gaze turned playful. He looked to the left and said, "It's not nice for us to chat here. Why don't we go to a wonderful place?"
The gray-robed elder took out a painting from his sleeve and slowly unrolled it. It was a painting of mountains and rivers.
The white-robed young man took a step forward and disappeared in front of the painting of mountains and rivers.
Li Changshou pondered for a while and checked the self-explosion function of the paper effigy, its self-immolation restrictions, and the anti-deduction items on its body. Then, he carried the horsetail whisk and floated forward.
As he approached the painting, Li Changshou felt a pulling force…
Lights and shadows flashed before his eyes. In a daze, he had already arrived at the place illustrated in the painting.
In a pavilion on a mountain, the white-robed young man and the gray-robed old man, who were supposed to be holding the painting outside, sat in the pavilion.
Li Changshou pondered in his heart and wondered how he should arouse the other party's curiosity and form a good relationship with them. Moreover, he wanted to do so while not getting involved with more karma…
When he got close, he already had a plan. I'll feign ignorance and try the effect first…
A few hours later, in the dead of the night, three streams of light flew out of the painting. The benevolent old man, who was the paper effigy, bowed and said, "I won't disturb you any further, Fellow Daoist."
"Please." The white-robed young man made an inviting gesture. There was a hint of reluctance in his eyes as he said, "Please reconsider what I said just now."
"Fellow Daoist, you should know my difficulties."
The white-robed youth sighed as his eyes were filled with emotions. He bowed slightly towards the person in front of him.
Li Changshou returned the gesture calmly. Naturally, he bowed even lower. Then, he left and rode a cloud towards the temple that was not far away.
As soon as he left, the obscure Dao runes that covered their tracks became denser.
The white-robed youth looked at him for a while and sighed.
"I never thought that the one who understands me would turn out to be an illegitimate god! What do you think of this person, General Dongmu?".
"He's extremely intelligent and has a deep understanding of the world. He's able to analyze everything." The gray-robed elder, who was also 'General Dongmu', said softly, "The twelve words that that Fellow Daoist has said to Your Majesty, are true in my opinion."
"That's right. Most of them match my thoughts. I've never considered some of the advice that he had given me before."
The white-robed youth reminisced carefully. After a long conversation that lasted a few hours, he felt that he had benefited greatly.
However, he also felt that there were many things that were unfathomable, and could not be understood by him.
He said that coincidentally they shared the same thoughts, merely because he didn't want to lose face.
Regardless of which perspective he looked at it from, he felt that the Sect Leader of the Sea God Sect was rather powerful. He could not cultivate the cloning technique that he had…
There were indeed many people who had hidden their talents in the Primordial World.
The white-robed young man said leisurely, "If such a virtuous and upright person can accompany me, the Heavenly Courts will be able to resolve the problem in ten thousand years."
"But Your Majesty…"
General Dongmu seemed to want to say something but hesitated. "I'll think about it carefully. We can't find out who this person is at all. We only know that he is the Sect Leader of the Sea God Sect in the South Ocean. He has some relations with the dragon race and the Magi. I don't know anything else."
"I have previously deduced and I have discovered the Dao runes of the Connate treasure, the Taiji Painting, which would suppress his destiny. He should be from Ren School."
The white-robed youth smiled. "This person's identity is not simple. It's inevitable that he has some reservations. The reason he used his clone to meet us today should be to form a good fate with me. The Dragon race, the Magi, Ren School… This Sea God Sect is really interesting." "Let's go back. This trip has been fruitful. Remember to write a memorial later. The content will be about the recruitment of the illegitimate gods of the South Continent. Then, you'll link this matter to the Sea God Sect. The other illegitimate gods are only taking merit from incense offerings. Only the Sea God Sect is not bad."
General Dongmu bowed and said, "I will obey your orders… Your Majesty, are you thinking of using a decree to force him to appear?"
"No, I will not do something so short-sighted."
The white-robed youth smiled and said, "What he said is right. Those who know me might not necessarily be compatible with me. Those who are compatible might not know me. If he can give me a good plan in the future and resolve my problem, I will give him an incarnate, not to mention the position of the Sea God in the South Ocean. General Dongmu, wait for me to think about it. After that, you'll come to Sea God Sect to meet him again. The Heavenly Courts lack people and immortals. What they lack the least is merit from Heavenly Dao."
"As you wish."
In the valley below the Heaven-Breaking Peak of the Immortal Du Sect, Li Changshou slowly exhaled and felt that his essence soul was almost blown out.
Did I… blow my trumpet too much today?
Did I reveal anything just now? Or did I say something that would cause the other party to misunderstand?
Li Changshou pondered carefully and checked repeatedly.
Today, he was not just fooling around. He had also taken out some strategies to resolve the internal problems of the Heavenly Courts and relieve external pressure.
As Li Changshou could roughly deduce the way for the Heavenly Courts to rise, it was not difficult for him to find those strategies. When he revealed the third plan, the nine remaining ones were already in the bag.
Judging from the other party's reaction, he reckoned that he should have achieved his goal of forming a good relationship. Apart from that, he did not plan anything else.
What could be the worst effect of this matter?
Li Changshou thought about it carefully. It was probably because an expert in the sect discovered that he had secretly made plans for the Jade Emperor.
However, Ren School was strong enough to support the Heavenly Courts. The Heavenly Courts were under the protection of the Grand Pure One. As a disciple of Ren School, it was reasonable for him to plan for the Jade Emperor.
There were many benefits to that…
"Senior Brother?" Ling'e suddenly asked softly, "What's wrong? You're sweating all over." Li Changshou wiped his forehead with the back of his hand, only to realize that he was already drenched in cold sweat.
He smiled and said, "I encountered a bottleneck in my cultivation. I'm fine. Don't worry."
Ling'e blinked, her eyes filled with concern. However, she still remembered the three rules and did not say anything. Li Changshou calmly wiped away the cold sweat on his forehead. In his heart, he was trying to deduce the future paths of development.
He was in a trance… Heaven is above…
He seemed to have fooled the young Jade Emperor…
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Chapter 124 Cultivation "Talent" Lan Lingle
"Eh? I haven't seen you for a night. Little Changshou, why do you look so pale? Did you secretly do something bad and bullied our Little Ling'e?"
At dawn, the second stage of the inner sect competition was about to begin.
Jiu Jiu carried the Spiked Mace and floated back. When she saw Li Changshou's slightly haggard face and decided to ask with "concern".
"I'm a little stressed. After all, the battle for the Heavenly Cycle will begin soon," Li Changshou replied with a smile and sighed in his heart.
Is it easy for me!?! For the sake of helping myself, Master and Junior Sister go to the Heavenly Courts to avoid the Great God-Conferment Tribulation… I had to seize the opportunity yesterday and use the paper effigy to forge a good relationship with the Jade Emperor. After that, I frantically deduced whether the advice I had given was harmful to Ren School and the Dao Sect. I wondered if I would incur the displeasure of the Saints and the experts of the three sects…
Only an hour ago did Li Changshou convince himself.
Don't worry. Let's see what happens later.
That made him look a little tired and haggard.
The Heaven Immortals and Golden Immortals of the Immortal Du Sect had no idea that their disciple had secretly made connections with the Heavenly Courts…
Li Changshou knew in his heart that as long as he took the initiative to plot something, he would definitely cause all kinds of karma.
However, there were some things that would not come to an end unless one took the initiative to deal with them…
For example, the happy ending of one adopting another man's child whom his spouse was pregnant with.
Bang, bang, bang, bang. The bell rang. The jade platform floated out from the main hall again. There were a few more guests today.
Li Changshou kept the Wind Speech Incantation up and waited for the internal sect competition where the disciples would vie for a place in the top 360.
At that moment, the serial number of jade slips in Li Changshou and Ling'e's hands had not changed. The victory count had already been cleared and reverted back to zero.
Li Changshou was naturally not too worried about the upcoming battle.
However, Ling'e felt a little pressured as 252 out of 360 disciples would be eliminated.
Although her aptitude was outstanding, had some help from her Senior Brother, and still had a few immortal treasures to protect her, her cultivation level was still low.
Although Li Changshou had told her not to worry about victory or defeat, he had previously set a small goal for her. Ling'e was already a little obsessed and bent on achieving it.
Before the competition began, Lingle hesitated. While Little Aunt-Master was carrying the Spiked Mace to the mountains for patrolling, she whispered to her senior brother, "Senior Brother, can I… gain enlightenment and a breakthrough?"
What she meant was to make use of the epiphany as a reason to show her true cultivation.
Enlightenment was something that could only be obtained by chance.
Although there were other species that could gain enlightenment by bumping into each other by chance, they did not have any common reference value.
Up till now, Ling'e had only had three epiphanies, and they were all thanks to Li Changshou's guidance.
Li Changshou pondered for a while and replied, "However, you have to pay attention to the details. If you want to do it, do it well."
Ling'e nodded solemnly and began to ponder over the details of her epiphany.
Then, she closed her eyes and focused. She pretended to enter the enlightenment of the Dao realm and secretly adjusted the second version of the Qi-Calming Turtle Breathing Mantra to create an image of an unstable aura.
Above them, the Deputy Sect Leader began to give an important speech.
He encouraged the disciples who had been eliminated, as well as the ones who would be fighting in the next round to continue fighting hard. He wanted them to fight for their glory and let nature take its course. The rewards from the sect were already underway.
After the Deputy Sect Master finished speaking, Elder Ge, who had been appointed as the Grand Mentor of the Immortal Du Sect, stepped forward and announced the start of the second round. Immediately, two disciples' jade slips lit up…
Li Changshou thought for a while. Could it be that the so-called drawing of lots is actually an elder secretly pointing at two jade slips?
He observed secretly and soon found something amiss…
There were indeed two Grand Elders whose fingers would move slightly whenever the jade slips in the disciples' hands lit up.
The corners of Li Changshou's mouth twitched slightly. He had thought that the jade slips belonged to an entire set of Dharma treasures. To his surprise…
As expected, some of the items that seemed to be of superior grade, might have very simple principles.
Li Changshou had appeared earlier today. The sixteenth battle was between him and his senior sister.
The entire process of the battle was very smooth. Both parties had a good experience. The Spiked Mace of Little Qiong Peak that that senior sister had been thinking about did not appear.
Li Changshou's talisman array formations had won the last attack. During the process, he had only used Earth Escape to dodge the opponent's attack. Soon, he emerged from the ground.
Li Changshou naturally wouldn't do something as immoral as using Earth Escape to look under her skirt…
When Li Changshou returned to his position on the cloud, he saw that Ling'e had her eyes closed and was focused. There were some Dao runes floating around her…
Junior Sister's acting skills have improved recently. Li Changshou felt gratified deep down. If she had not told him earlier, he would have been deceived by her pretense.
Li Changshou did not pay much attention to it. He sat on the meditation cushion and quietly scooted to the empty space behind him.
Junior Sister has really grown up…
The battle below continued. The 360 disciples had to fight nine rounds, which made it easier for the rankings to be established.
Three minutes later, the jade slip on Ling'e's dress shook slightly, and it began glowing.
Ling'e was completely undecided. Dao runes surrounded her body. Her hands were in the shape of orchids as she placed them on her knees. Her pretty face became even more radiant.
Li Changshou laughed secretly when he saw that…
Little Junior Sister's acting is a little overboard.
Li Changshou frowned and realized that something was amiss. He immediately set up a barrier around Ling'e.
However, before he could do anything, he suddenly heard the sound of the jade slip banging
"Huh?"
Ling'e slowly opened her eyes. They were empty, like the clearest starry sky that was devoid of any clouds or the moon.
However, there was still some confusion amidst the emptiness.
Li Changshou heaved a sigh of relief.
Ling'e had really broken through. She had been disturbed at the crucial moment. It's good that she did not go berserk…
However, it is not safe to seek a breakthrough in such a noisy environment.
He heard an executive yelling, "H121! H121! It's time for you to enter the battle arena!" "Yes!" Ling'e hurriedly answered and stood up while holding the jade slip.
However, just as she stood up, the aura around her surged like a tidal wave. As she had just broken through, mysterious Dao runes spread outwards!
In an instant, various immortal senses and spiritual senses scanned the surroundings of the jade platform.
Ling'e's face turned pale first before she realized the problem.
The Qi-Calming Turtle Breathing Mantra had lost its effectiveness for a moment because of her breakthrough!
Her true cultivation level, which was at the Void Return realm was exposed just like that!
What… What should I do?
Ling'e's fair and slender neck turned a little stiff. She weakly turned her head to look at her senior brother, only to see that he was looking at her with admiration…
His expression was exactly the same as the others around her!
Is this…
I'm finished…
At that moment, Ling'e was so anxious that she was about to cry. Why did such an unlucky thing happen to me!?! "Junior Sister! Why did you suddenly break through so many realms!?!"
Li Changshou exclaimed in shock. The surrounding Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters also gasped.
"You broke through six stages at one go?"
"What kind of immortal aptitude is this? Is there going to be another Dao-Cultivation genius?"
"Comparison kills."
Ling'e could not help but support her forehead with one hand. The two executives below did not rush her anymore. They also looked at her in awe.
At that moment, Li Changshou transmitted his voice to her. "Don't pull a long face. Your expression now should make you look like you're calm on the surface and happy on the inside, but you don't want anyone to see that you're happy. Don't worry. I'm very open-minded.
When you go back, you will only have to copy the Steadiness Sutra 3600 times."
The corners of Ling'e's lips twitched a few times. However, a stone was lifted off her chest.
Good that Senior Brother didn't ignore me… She immediately adjusted her expression and held the jade slip in her hand. Under the gazes of the people in the surroundings, she rode forward on a cloud. Her aura was still unstable.
It was not a disguise. His aura was really unstable.
Regarding that matter, the most unlucky one would be Ling'e's opponent during that battle. It was a male disciple who was at the third stage of the Void Return realm…
Ling'e was in a hurry to go back and explain to her senior brother that she did not do it on purpose. She unleashed all the power in her immortal treasures and sent the male disciple flying.
She bowed and left gracefully.
The gazes of the people present were filled with emotions and admiration.
However, just as Ling'e turned around, she realized that her meditation cushion… Was already more than 100 feet away from her senior brother.
Li Changshou sent a voice transmission to her ears.
"Remember the rules. Next, behave properly, or there soon won't be enough stone slabs for you to scrape on the peak."
"Okay." Ling'e looked at Li Changshou with an aggrieved expression. Then, she sat on her meditation cushion and felt vexed.
Her plan to bed him, which had been hatched for a hundred years, was destroyed by a breakthrough!
Why did I gain enlightenment previously?
After the incident with Senior Sister Yan'er and her Junior Brother Qi Qi, she had managed to get closer to Senior Brother with much difficulty. Yet, everything was destroyed in the sect competition!
Where is the justice of the heavens!
How unfair!
At that moment, Jiu Jiu rushed over with the Spiked Mace that was dripping blood.
She exclaimed, "Little Ling'e! Why did you make so many breakthroughs in one go?!"
Li Changshou, who was standing at the side, was also secretly amazed…
Little Aunt-Master spends all day with Ling'e. She actually did not check if Lingle was hiding her cultivation level…
"Aunt-Master, stop talking. I'm… under a lot of pressure now."
"Breaking through is a good thing."
"I-I…"
Ling'e immediately found it difficult to speak. She turned around and lay in her Aunt-Master's arms, turning all the grievances in her heart into muffled whimpers.
"I'm afraid that… I might develop inner demons…"
"Be good. Don't be afraid. The more you are afraid of your inner demons, the more likely that they will appear. It's not a good thing for you to break through too quickly. However, this is a blessing from the heavens. It's fine."
Jiu Jiu turned her head and searched for a while. Finally, she found Li Changshou, who was "far away" and glared at him.
The latter closed his eyes and focused. He did not notice anything and tried his best to avoid the disaster zone.
At the same time, Li Changshou also heard some news that was not good for Little Qiong Peak.
A Grand Elder had the thought of taking in a disciple. He wanted to take Ling'e as his disciple.
After looking at Ling'e, Li Changshou knew that it was not a bad choice to let her follow the Grand Elder and cultivate under his wing. However, Ling'e was raised by him after all and he could not bear to part with her.
Besides, there was nothing the Grand Elder could teach her that he couldn't.
If it were before his Tribulation Transcendence and ascension, Li Changshou would definitely weigh his options and not stop it.
But now…
Junior Sister knows too much about me. It's safer to let her stay by my side. Li Changshou quickly made up his mind. Unless Ling'e was willing, it would be useless even if the Sect Leader went to look for them. The matter happened too quickly.
On the 14th day of the internal sect competition, the fourth round ended. Two female Perfected Immortals arrived with an old woman and set up a barrier beside Lingle. They were speaking warmly. Li Changshou frowned. He carried his meditation cushion and walked back from afar. He sat at his usual spot which was five feet away from his junior sister.
Hmph…
Ling'e turned her head to look at her senior brother. She blinked and pursed her lips before smiling slightly.
Not long after, the old female Heaven Immortal Realm gave Ling'e an Immortal Treasure that was in the form of a handkerchief.
However, Ling'e shook her head and refused. She stood up and bowed to the old woman.
Li Changshou could actually hear what they were saying, but he did not listen much. He just closed his eyes and rested.
Coincidentally, it was his turn to enter the arena. Li Changshou's expression remained the same. He entered the battle and won effortlessly.
When he returned, he did not see the old woman and the two female immortals. He only saw Ling'e who was seated and looking at him with a smile.
"Senior Brother…"
Li Changshou did not say anything and sat back down on his meditation cushion.
Ling'e followed suit. Without a change of expression, she continued to dawdle and slowly scooted over…
She looked ahead and said in a soft voice, "Senior Brother, were you nervous just now?"
Li Changshou transmitted his voice, "Remember the three rules."
"I'll add four hundred times myself. I'll round it up to four thousand times… Senior Brother, please answer my question first. Were you nervous just now?"
Li Changshou swept his sleeves and folded his arms to focus. He replied, "4050 times. You still owe 50 from the previous time."
Ling'e could not help but roll her eyes. She pursed her lips and smiled happily while humming a cheerful tune.
Not long after, Jiu Jiu rushed over and asked Ling'e how she rejected the Grand Elder.
"Hehe, I lied to them…"
She mumbled.
"Ahem!" Li Changshou, who was at the side, felt his breathing become irregular and he almost raised his hand to clean up for his master.
Jiu Jiu asked in horror, "Really?"
"I already said it was a lie." Ling'e held Jiu Jiu's hand and laughed softly.
Ling'e smiled and said, "There are very few people on Little Qiong Peak and it's much more comfortable there. There's still a place for me to play with you every day, Aunt-Master. I don't want to go to other peaks."
Jiu Jiu smiled and squinted. She sat down between Ling'e and Li Changshou, holding Lingle's hand.
The real situation was…
A moment ago, in the barrier, Lan Lingle bowed and said softly, "I don't want to live a long life. I don't love the superficial vanity. I only want to be by his side. If the sect does not agree, I shall be demoted to the mortal world. I will not regret it."
It was all thanks to the fact that the Immortal Du Sect had not changed over the years.
The Grand Elder and the two Perfected Immortals felt the same way. They understood her plight and did not make things difficult for her.
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Chapter 125 The Must-visit Scenic Spot Of The Immortal Du Sect
So Brother Sect Master, no, Brother Changshou, showed me mercy previously.
Ever since the first day of the Immortal Du Sect's disciple competition, Ao Yi had that thought in his heart.
On the 16th day of the Immortal Du Sect's disciple competition, the elimination battle where only 36 out of 108 cultivators would advance to the next round, was coming to an end.
Ao Yi had witnessed Li Changshou attack more than twenty times. After careful observation, he realized the "special" qualities that Li Changshou had.
Or rather, his extremely outstanding qualities.
The first thing was that his foundation was solid. Brother Changshou's Dharma powers were extremely rich. When faced with some Qi Refinement cultivators who were at realms that were slightly higher than his, he could often rely on talisman array formations that consumed a lot of his Dharma powers to obtain victory during dangerous situations.
Secondly, Brother Changshou's Earth Escape technique was more exquisite compared to that of other disciples of the Immortal Du Sect…
Although Ao Yi did not know the reason, he saw the smooth, natural yet mysterious Dao runes that his Brother Sect Master had when he entered the soil.
It was admirable and pleasing to the eyes! What he has is considered the actual Earth Escape technique. As for the other disciples of the Immortal Du Sect who used Earth Escape…
Tsk, those are probably just small tricks used for burrowing themselves underground. They lack the style of Brother Changshou.
There must be some reasons for Brother Changshou to be chosen as an assignee of merit by an expert, which I can't see.
Over the past two days, Ao Yi felt a little helpless.
The Immortal Du Sect Competition was coming to an end. The following day should be the final ending and the day where they, the outsiders would leave.
Ao Yi chose to follow the others to the Immortal Du Sect because he wanted to find an opportunity to have a chat with Brother Changshou.
Although his cultivation had been smooth recently, he had encountered some setbacks in his personal relationships… They were all young dragons. Who didn' have problems about love and hatred?
At that moment, Ao Yi did not know whether he would still have a chance to discuss the Dao with Brother Changshou during the journey to the Immortal Du Sect.
"Little Yi?"
An exclamation sounded in front.
Ao Yi immediately stopped his reverie and took two steps forward. He stood behind the thin Daoist and whispered, "Uncle-Master Qin, I'm here."
The so-called Uncle-Master Qin was Qin Wan, a Qi Refinement cultivator from Golden Ao Island
He was the in-name disciple of the Saint, who was also known as the Grandmaster of Heaven. He had entered Golden Ao Island quite early. He had heard about the Dao from the Saint and had suffered a blow for his brother. He was famous among the Qi Refinement cultivators of Golden Ao Island.
Back then, the twelve Golden Immortals of Chan School had walked out of the Jade Void Palace, made their debut in the Primordial World, and made their name known in the trichiliocosm. The Qi Refinement cultivators of Golden Ao Island were unwilling to be outdone. Hence, they had also formed the ten Heavenly Lords.
Although their reputation did not rise, their auras were also weaker by a few levels, and their cultivation levels could not be compared to the twelve Golden Immortals… the ten Heavenly Lords were considered a rather famous and powerful group in Jie School!
Qin Wan was the leader of the ten Heavenly Lords.
He had a high cultivation level. He was good at alchemy and was skilled in creating array formations. He had a lot of friends and was quite famous in Jie School.
Qin Wan's purpose for going to the Immortal Du Sect this time was to try and get along well with the other cultivators of Ren School, so as to show that the Qi Refinement cultivators of Golden Ao Island did not intend to target them.
How should I express the friendly and kind intentions of Golden Ao Island?
Qin Wan prepared some gifts for the top three disciples of the Immortal Du Sect.
However, Qin Wan felt that it was still insufficient.
Hence, Qin Wan greeted Ao Yi at the front and said warmly, "The internal sect competition is almost over. Didn't you and Han Zhi say that you have some good friends here? Go and find your friends and ask them to come over. I'll give them some pills.
I don't want people to say that the Qi Refinement cultivators of Golden Ao Island are not polite enough."
Ao Yi smiled slightly when he heard that. He said, "Uncle-Master, please wait a moment. I'll go ask the executives of the Immortal Du Sect to bring them up…
Han Zhi, are you coming with me?"
Han Zhi, the young girl who was sitting on the chair, turned around and nodded while expressing assent smilingly.
Ao Yi wanted to ride on the same cloud as her, but Han Zhi took half a step back and gestured for Ao Yi to ride a cloud first while she followed beside him.
Ao Yi's gaze turned a little gloomy as he and Han Zhi flew away from the jade platform one after another.
Qin Wan saw all that and shook his head with a smile. He did not say anything…
Young disciples just love to do useless things.
Ao Yi and Han Zhi successfully received the permission of the Immortal Du Sect's Elder. They were accompanied by Jiu Wu, the executive who had served Ao Yi previously. They flew to the valley and found Li Changshou.
Ao Yi said, "Brother Changshou, my Uncle-Master Qin would like to see you!"
Li Changshou smiled.
If not for the fact that he had been using the Wind Speech Incantation to monitor his surroundings and thus knew that the Golden Immortal from Golden Ao Island wanted to give him some rewards, he would have thought that he had been exposed after hearing what Ao Yi said.
Li Changshou felt helpless.
Due to Lingle's sudden breakthrough and the fact that her real cultivation level had accidentally been exposed, the duo from Little Qiong Peak had attracted a lot of attention.
Now that their "popularity" had finally died down, Ao Yi and Han Zhi got involved again…
The other disciples did not stop casting curious gazes for the past few days!
At that moment, he did not care about such trivial matters.
Li Changshou pondered for a while and deliberately asked, "Brother Yi, do you know why your Uncle-Master is asking to see me?"
"This…"
Ao Yi pondered for a while and said that the latter merely wanted to give Li Changshou some rewards.
Li Changshou found a rather appropriate excuse to reject the invitation. Then, he looked at his kind-hearted and naive Little Aunt-Master and Little Junior Sister who were at the side…
After a while, with the accompaniment of Jiu Wu, Han Zhi brought Ling'e and Jiu Jiu to Qin Wan to receive the rewards. Jiu Wu, who was at the side, had an awkward expression.
He thought, What's wrong with Disciple-Nephew Changshou? He doesn't even care about the rewards given by an old Golden Immortal…
A benevolent smile appeared on Qin Wan's face. He took a few bottles of immortal pills and gave them to Lingle and Jiu Jiu. Then, he said a few words of encouragement to the Qi Refinement cultivators of Golden Ao Island to express their friendliness and kindness.
The three sects were a family.
Lingle and Jiu Jiu bowed in unison to thank him. When facing the strong, Jiu Jiu was much more disciplined.
After that, Qin Wan nodded with a smile. Jiu Wu immediately understood and left with the two of them.
"Han Zhi, why hasn't Ao Yi returned?"
Han Zhi quickly replied, "Uncle-Grandmaster, Uncle-Master Ao Yi is chatting with his good friend Li Changshou. He will be back soon.
Li Changshou had yet to make his appearance in the arena today. He's afraid that he would miss the battle by coming here.
Therefore, he did not come up together with the rest."
Qin Wan nodded slowly. He scanned with his immortal senses and saw Ao Yi, who was chatting with a disciple from the Ren School. He did not look for long.
To Qin Wan, that was a small matter.
However, just as that thought surfaced in his mind, Qin Wan recalled something. He turned to look at Han Zhi, who was seated behind him.
He smiled and said, "I heard that you suffered a setback during a sparring session at the Immortal Du Sect, Little Yi. Who was that person you sparred with?"
Han Zhi said softly, "It's Li Changshou."
"Oh?" Qin Wan said, "Could it be that the two of them got closer after the sparring session?"
"Yes, that's true." Han Zhi smiled. "I always hear Uncle-Master Ao Yi mentioning some matters about Brother Changshou. Speaking of Brother Changshou, he's quite a capable person. Although he has yet to become an immortal, he had set up small Chain Arrays. Even my master was trapped in one of them when he entered…"
Han Zhi's expression turned a little glum.
Naturally, she thought of her "teacher" who had a sad life. She did not know which leopard's den her "teacher" was currently in, and how he was running about to seek food…
Qin Wan consoled Han Zhi, and then pondered for a while, while his eyes were filled with excitement and interest.
He has yet to become an immortal, but the array formations that he set up, can trap a Heaven Immortal?
The Heavenly Lord Qin was also a capricious person who would do whatever he wanted.
He stood up and walked to the side. He said a few words to a Heaven Immortal Elder from the Immortal Du Sect.
The elder immediately reported the matter to the Sect Leader. Daoist Wuyou naturally agreed and made some arrangements.
However, just as Qin Wan took action, the Qi Refinement cultivators of Golden Ao Island, who had been bored for half a month, also stood up and indicated that they would go to Little Qiong Peak to watch and observe.
When they heard that the Immortal Du Sect had such an "amazing ground", the experts from Ren School and a few disciples also showed some interest.
Hence… Li Changshou, who was talking about poetry and philosophy with Ao Yiyan, using the Wind Speech Incantation the entire time, heard that. His heart palpitated a little.
He reckoned that he would not be able to avoid that round today.
Could it be that the really famous Ten Heavenly Lords are also toxic!?!
As an established Golden Immortal of the Primordial World, why was he competing with a junior disciple today?
Could it be that he had some scheme? Li Changshou's mind raced as Jiu Wu rushed over in the air.
Beside the jade platform, dozens of figures rode on the clouds and slowly walked towards the Little Qiong Peak.
On the slope of the valley, Jiu Wu grabbed Li Changshou's arm and shouted, "There's no time to explain. Hurry up and follow me. A group of seniors and experts are rushing towards your Chain Array!"
Li Changshou had a shocked expression and muttered in his heart.
If my Recovery Array gets exposed because of this, my karma with the ten Heavenly Lords would be formed.
"Uncle-Master, I still have to take part in technical fights…"
The short Daoist said anxiously, "You will win the last two rounds. After dealing with that side, you can make up for it when you come back! They are a few Golden Immortals and a group of Heaven Immortals! Perhaps you will become famous this time!"
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
He cussed using uncouth language that was exclusive to Ren School.
At the same time, in the Nine-layered Celestial Palace above the Middle Continent, two children sat obediently in front of the Elder Moon Hall, and erected two wooden planks.
The words written on the left wooden plank read: "May the Heavenly Dao Protect This Place"
The one on the right read: "I went to participate in the court meeting." It was the day of the Lingxiao Treasure Hall Court Meeting, which was held once every ten years in the Heavenly Courts. All the immortals and gods gathered at the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, which was situated in the middle of the eighth layer of the Celestial Palace.
The Heavenly Courts itself was a Merit Dharma treasure. The Lingxiao Treasure Hall was the core of that Dharma treasure and had been refined by several Saints.
However, the place was magnificent and majestic. The ruler of the Three Realms, who was sitting on the pedestal in the hall, felt extremely awkward and helpless.
He was the master of the Three Realms in name. However, he was now just a Little Uncle-Master of a Dao Sect.
If the order was not passed down to the five continents, the laws would not be able to reach the four seas.
Only the Six Saints were known in the Major Chiliocosm. Very few people paid attention to the newly-established Heavenly Courts that had no presence.
In fact, Emperor Yu, the young man who was sitting on the pedestal and was dressed in a white robe, often mocked himself. He felt that he might as well go back and knock the bell for the old Dao Ancestor…
During the meeting on this day, the seat right in front of the immortals was empty. It was reserved for the Grand Supreme Elder. However, most of the time, the Saint's corpse incarnate would not appear if nothing major happened. In addition, although the seats of the gods of the Heavenly Courts were mostly empty, all the other immortals and gods stood neatly in four rows.
He had to be mindful of the pride of the Heavenly Courts.
Elder Moon was a legitimate god who was in charge of marriage. Although his cultivation level was low, he was standing slightly ahead.
However, that old man never spoke easily and merely listened while he was at the side.
Like before, Elder Moon lowered his head and listened to the officials report about some trivial matters.
The Heavenly Courts' political orders could not be transmitted to the Three Realms, which meant that they did not have much to do. Together with the "hardworking and focused emperor', they put on a huge act and pretended to "do their best".
However, the emperor on the throne was obviously not satisfied.
"Dear courtiers."
The white-robed young man's eyes drooped slightly. He looked at the jade slip in front of him and spoke calmly. His voice echoed in the hall.
"As General Dongmu has said, temples have been erected in an unruly manner in the five continents now. It is not the right to worship illegitimate gods. The fact that the Heavenly Courts now lack manpower, should not be taken lightly. However, I feel that it'd be inappropriate for me to recruit those illegitimate gods into the Heavenly Courts and make them legitimate. That would be an insult to the Heavenly Courts' authority. Everyone, do you have any good ideas?"
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Chapter 126 I Learned It, I Learned It
"Are you lost?"
Creak, creak…
The wooden tablet swayed gently, and a gentle breeze blew.
A group of neat-looking immortals stood in front of the swaying wooden sign. The atmosphere… was a little awkward.
They naturally did not use their immortal powers to forcefully blow and disperse the array formations there. They were all important figures. How could they do something so embarrassing?
No one knew who laughed first but soon after, the experts put their hands behind their backs and laughed confidently.
Outside the array formation, Li Changshou, Ao Yi, and Jiu Wu were standing in a line. Ao Yi smiled.
He heard the voice of Heavenly Lord Qin Wan from Golden Ao Island.
"The arrangement of this place can be considered wonderful. By making use of the linkage of the array formation's foundations, we can change the array formations that were similar to each other, chain after chain, array formation after array formation. The only way to break through them is to forcefully blow the array formations apart… Not to mention, the person who set up the array formations here does not have a high cultivation level, and the array foundations he had laid are not powerful enough. Hence, the array formation can be easily blown apart. If I were to refine such array foundations and use this method to set them up, even the Golden Immortals would be trapped. Amazing, it's indeed wonderful, hahaha!"
Li Changshou, who was outside the array formation, did not feel any emotions when he heard that.
It would be a joke if the prestigious and established Golden Immortals of Jie School could not see through such a simple setup.
Similarly, Li Changshou did not feel any joy after being praised. Instead, he was rather glad.
He was glad that his Qi-Calming Turtle Breathing Mantra had withstood the gazes of the ones at the Golden Immortal realm…
From this point of view, the matter today is not without any benefits.
That confirmed that his decision to hide his aura was not wrong.
If he could not avoid the Three Sects' Meet, the improvement of that technique would be much easier.
After sensing for a while, he realized that a group of old immortals was walking slowly in the array formation. They were constantly commenting and discussing the Dao of the array formations. All of them looked like they had made some gains…
What could they see? What could they gain?
These are essentially Perfected-Immortal-level Bewitching Arrays and trapping arrays. Huh?
Li Changshou was suddenly inspired and it was as if a bolt of lightning flashed across his heart. He turned to look at Jiu Wu, and his eyes suddenly widened. Uncle-Master Jiu Wu shuddered. "Changshou, why are you looking at me? Why do you look so scary?" "Nothing, nothing." Li Changshou immediately adjusted his expression, but his heart was in turmoil.
I almost forgot that these ten Heavenly Lords are also going to be famous figures on the God roll in the future!
The ten Heavenly Lords are best at setting up the Ten Absolute Arrays!
In the future Great God-Conferment War, the ten Heavenly Lords would be considered important figures who had entered Jie School during the mid-stages, which were considered earlier. They would set up the Ten Absolute Arrays and kill some cannon fodders from Chan School. Then, they would be destroyed by Chan School.
At the same time, it was because the ten Heaven Monarchs were defeated one after another and the Ten Absolute Arrays were broken one after another that Zhao Gongming, the outer sect disciple, was lured out and pushed the Great God-Conferment War to the climax.
All of that had nothing to do with Li Changshou…
But if…
If…
If Heavenly Lord Qin was inspired by the small array formations that he had set up casually and decided to upgrade the Ten Absolute Arrays into a series of Chain Arrays, they would really be able to defeat the twelve Golden Immortals of Chan School during the Great God-Conferment Tribulation.
By then… it will have nothing to do with me, a disciple of Ren School… right?
Li Changshou could not help but support his forehead with one hand.
He suddenly wanted to bring his master and junior sister along, find an opportunity to sneak to the Heavenly Courts, and yell, "The Sea God of the South Ocean is here to seek refuge!"
No, if I really anger the Saint, the Jade Emperor would not be able to protect me. I can only cozy up to the Grand Pure One…
This is really an unexpected calamity.
Li Changshou was being worried when he heard the Sect Leader, Daoist Wuyou's voice transmission.
"Changshou, *coughs*… Let's break the array…"
Li Changshou quickly stabilized his mental state and broke the array formation.
The group of old immortals laughed loudly and walked out of the array formation.
Fortunately, they did not investigate the place in detail. They only took a simple stroll and did not find any array foundations that had yet to be activated.
The Sect Leader of the Immortal Du Sect, Daoist Wuyou, walked at the front. He pointed at Li Changshou and smiled warmly.
"The small array formations here were set up by this disciple."
Ao Yi and Jiu Wu immediately retreated to the sides and caused Li Changshou to be revealed. The two of them had a tacit understanding.
Immediately, all eyes were on him.
Li Changshou's body tensed up as he bowed slightly. Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and he looked nervous. The immortal power in his body was like a pool of stagnant water. The Dao Requital realm Dharma powers that he simulated were also circulating slightly quickly…
Fortunately, the gazes were gradually shifted away and they did not see anything. He heard a series of praises about the teachings of Ren School being indeed extraordinary and that the prestigious teachers had taught their disciples well.
They said that Li Changshou would definitely become a competent person in the future. Ten thousand years later, they would have another great talent in array formations…
With his Qi-Calming Turtle Breathing Mantra, he managed to pull through the second wave of scrutiny by the Golden Immortals, but Li Changshou could not bring himself to be happy.
If he really changed the direction of the Great God-Conferment War because of what happened today, it would be huge karma!
If the Saint were to deduce, he would not be able to escape!
Yet…
Hearing that, Heavenly Lord Qin smiled and said, "Sect Leader Wuyou, I would like to use a few treasures to exchange for the array formations here. I would like to take them back and fiddle with them with my siblings. Is that okay?"
No! Of course not!
Hurry up and say that this is a secret of Ren School!
Li Changshou screamed in his heart.
Unfortunately, the "empty" Sect Leader, Ji Wuyou, could not hear Li Changshou's thoughts. He waved his hand and said, "Don't mention treasures. It's just simple methods used to deal with the array foundations."
He called, "Changshou."
Li Changshou hesitated and whispered, "I'm here…"
Jiu Wu said that Li Changshou was shocked. He then stood up righteously and said, "Sect Leader, Changshou has already given the method for linking array foundations to the sect."
"Oh?" Ji Wuyou smiled and squinted. He looked at Li Changshou and found him to be more and more pleasing to the eye. He even had the thought of taking him in as a disciple. "I'll take it later and give it to Senior Qin!"
Jiu Wu immediately agreed.
Qin Wan smiled and said, "I can't receive the benefit for nothing. Otherwise, my Dao heart will not be at ease."
As he spoke, Qin Wan took out a white jade flute from his sleeve. The jade flute was glowing, and there was a glistening spiritual glow on it. Wisps of green light surrounded it. However, it was a spiritual treasure that was of superior quality and spirituality. In fact, it could barely reach the threshold of a Postnatal numinous treasure!
Qin Wan handed the white jade flute to Ji Wuyou and smiled. "Sect Master Wuyou, please don't decline. Otherwise, I will feel unhappy."
Ji Wuyou smiled and took the white jade flute from Li Changshou. He wrapped it with immortal power and handed it to Li Changshou.
He urged, "Aren't you going to thank Senior Qin for the treasures?".
Li Changshou held the white jade flute with both hands and said in a low voice, "Thank you for the treasure, Senior."
Then, the Sect Leader smiled and said, "Little Wu, go and obtain the method for refining the array foundations and give Changshou 300 years' worth of monthly allowance. It's a reward from the sect. From now on, the array formations in the sect will be free for Changshou's use. Changshou, if you lack the materials needed to refine array formations, you can get the Hundred Mortal Hall to help you out."
Jiu Wu was elated. He immediately accepted the order and flew towards the Heaven-Breaking Peak.
Li Changshou could only suppress the helplessness in his heart and bow to the Sect Leader.
At the end of the day, he had gained some benefits.
Ji Wuyou revealed the fact that he valued and nurtured talented disciples, as the Sect Leader of the Immortal Du Sect. He then brought the old immortals back to the jade platform and continued to observe the ceremony.
The Heavenly Lord Qin Wan felt that he had gained a lot. Before they left, he even took a few glances at Li Changshou to memorize his aura and face.
On the way back to the jade platform, the leader of the ten Heavenly Lords had already started to frown from time to time. He seemed to be in the midst of thinking about how to improve the Ten Absolute Arrays of his ten siblings…
Li Changshou watched the big shots leave. After they left, he could not help but rub his brows.
Ao Yi smiled and asked, "Brother Changshou, do you know how to play the flute? Why don't you play a piece?"
Li Changshou tried to force an ugly smile. He looked at his array formation and activated the trapping arrays and Bewitching Array once again.
In his heart, he could not help but imagine a scene.
The scene depicted piles of yellow sand in the dark sky and two armies confronting each other, both on the ground and in the sky. Birds, beasts, and strange people were everywhere.
Suddenly, an army retreated rapidly. Ten huge vortexes appeared in the sky, and they were connected to each other. They were menacing and full of sharp, murderous intent.
Nine men and one woman appeared in the vortex and shouted in unison,
"Immortals of Chan School do you dare to enter our Ten Absolute Chain Arrays?"
Li Changshou held the white jade flute in his hand and did not know whether to laugh or cry.
Ao Yi hurriedly asked, "Brother Changshou, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing. It's nothing." Li Changshou sighed and looked at the tea room that was not far away. "Let's return to the place where the grand competition is held later. Let's take our time and chat here."
"Yes," replied Ao Yi, looking depressed.
Ao Yi and Li Changshou sat in the tea room in the forest.
Li Changshou took out his tea leaves and brewed a cup of tea. Then, he began to ponder. If the method of linking array foundations was spread, there would be problems in the future.
Although the one that he had given to the sect was an outdated version, that version could also be used. Furthermore, if one were to follow the logic of the original version, he might be able to develop better ideas…
On second thought, I only provided some technical support.
There is no need for the Saint to argue with me, a disciple, over this, right?
Although I should always be prepared for the worst, this matter… I have to consider it thoroughly.
Li Changshou placed the white jade flute on the table. Seeing Ao Yi's gloomy expression, he asked, "Why? Is your cultivation not smooth? Did the dragon race encounter some trouble again?"
Ao Yi sighed and answered, "The Dragon race is still the same. My cultivation is rather smooth." Ao Yi sighed again and continued, "Brother Changshou, you can be considered an expert in this aspect. Can you help me solve my doubts?"
Li Changshou smiled and said, "Speak. What do you not understand about array formations?"
Ao Yi's face was a little awkward. He whispered, "It's not about the Dao of array formations, nor is it about cultivation. It's… about romantic relationships."
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
Brother, how am I in any way, an expert?
Li Changshou frowned and asked, "Is it about you and Han Zhi?"
"Well… Brother Changshou, you actually saw through me." Ao Yi scratched his head and said in a low voice, "I know that this is not right. Han Zhi is my Disciple-Niece. However, ever since her master's accident, I've developed some thoughts that I shouldn't have. Brother Changshou, do you think I… have some illness?"
Li Changshou shook his head and answered, "Don't think too much."
He took out a treasure pouch and took out handfuls of incense from it. He crushed them and gathered them with his Dharmic powers. Then, he rubbed them slowly.
Li Changshou asked casually, "Have you confessed your feelings for her?"
"Yes," said Ao Yi with a serious expression. "As a male of the dragon race, I must openly admit to my feelings if I fancy someone. It's not like us to be wishy-washy."
"Have you gotten rejected?"
"Um… Yes." Ao Yi lowered his head. "She said that she does not have such thoughts about me. She said that she feels like I'm her younger brother. Ah, I don't know what's wrong. Ever since I encountered a group of sullen-faced elders in the South Ocean that year and was… my human body stopped growing."
Li Changshou nodded calmly and felt a little embarrassed. He rubbed the "incense" ball in his hand and muttered…
"I have some medicinal wine here. Do you want to try it?"
"Huh?" Ao Yi blinked. "What medicinal wine?"
"It's for replenishing the Yang of men. After drinking it, your body might react… That's not right. This has nothing to do with your humanoid body."
Li Changshou rubbed his hands slowly and pondered over that matter.
Ao Yi is now an important tool of mine… Um, an important business partner. I have to help him.
"Brother Changshou." Ao Yi looked at the three "massive" incense sticks in Li Changshou's hands, which were gradually taking shape. "What are you doing?" "Later, I'll go offer incense and pay respects to the Ancestral Grandmaster." Li Changshou smiled bitterly. "I'll just ask to be at ease."
Ao Yi was stunned for a moment before he came to a realization.
No wonder Brother Changshou was chosen as a merit assignee…
His method of offering incense to the Saint is completely different from the others that I had seen!
I've learned it.
At that moment, the group of old immortals returned to the jade platform. They were still talking about the small Chain Arrays. All of them were very interested in the topic.
However, a middle-aged Heaven Immortal Elder from the Immortal Du Sect could not help but stand up at that moment. He smiled and said, "Little Changshou not only creates unique array formations. In terms of alchemy, he also…' "Cough! Cough, cough!"
Daoist Wuyou covered his mouth and coughed. He glared at the elder. The latter snapped out of his daze and quickly shut up.
Therefore, the immortals were even more puzzled…
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Chapter 127 Li Changshou's Gift of Farewell
After leaving Little Qiong Peak and rushing back to participate in the sect competition, Li Changshou specially went to the Hundred Mortal Hall to offer three "long" incense sticks to the portrait of the Sect Leader of Ren School.
The three incense sticks seemed to be of some use today…
When Li Changshou returned to the corner of the slope to maintain the Wind Speech Incantation, he heard that there was very little discussion about him.
The old immortals on the jade platform and the disciples in the valley were all watching the contest for the top thirty-six places… Li Changshou gripped the white jade flute and began to refine it slowly.
He took a few glances at Ling'e, who was waiting for her turn to fight, and noticed that she was in a good state. Since she had Aunt-Master Jiu Jiu to accompany her, he did not bother about her anymore.
Jiu Wu had already given the three hundred years' worth of monthly allowance to Li Changshou, which were all precious materials for refining array formations.
With that "small windfall", about… 0.3% of the plan to improve Little Qiong Peak's overall array formation could be completed in advance…
However, Uncle-Master Jiu Wu's promise to consider Li Changshou the winner had not been fulfilled. In a while, Li Changshou was going to make up for it by taking part in the battle.
Looking down at the white jade flute in his hand, Li Changshou could not help but wonder, How many treasures can I exchange this thing for?
Just kidding. If I really sold the Numinous treasure that Qin Wan had given me, I would be deemed as intentionally humiliating the Qi Refinement cultivators of Golden Ao Island. I would probably be hung up and beaten up.
The array formations are for self-defense, just like the poisonous pills. With the numinous treasure that will protect me, I can also increase my ability to protect myself…
Furthermore, ever since I ascended, I never had any treasures that could unleash my full abilities.
Once I'm done refining the white jade flute, I can add spiritual beast fur to the tip and use it as an Immortal Brush to exhibit my mystical ability in writing sutras.
When Li Changshou thought of that, the white jade flute in his hand shook twice, giving off a faint resistance. He quickly dispelled that wonderful idea and continued to use his mind to appease the jade flute's spirituality.
I shall "tame" it before talking about the matter regarding the Immortal Brush.
The so-called Numinous Treasure referred to the treasure that produced spirituality and had the most basic spirituality.
However, due to the restrictions of the Heavenly Dao, a Postnatal numinous treasure could not transform into a living being, nor could it bear the Great Dao. Its power was far inferior to that of a Connate numinous treasure.
Connate Numinous treasures and Connate lifeforms mostly appeared in ancient times.
At that time, the Heavenly Dao had yet to be perfected. The treasures and living creatures born from the Connate Dao could directly come into contact with the Great Dao.
Lifeforms could cultivate and become stronger without restraint. The treasures also had the power of the Great Dao.
That was an era where one could pick up Numinous treasures during a casual stroll.
That was a time when even a random mountain could be an immortal residence.
However, it was also an era that was even more dangerous and dark.
The big shots were all ignorant and did not have any sense of shame. When they saw good treasures, they would say that they were fated with them. When they saw an immortal residence, they would say that they were destined…
If the other party did not agree to it, they would fight and the winner would call the shots.
Now, the best force to inherit that ancient legacy should be the Western Sect of the two Western Saints. If they were to say "I think you're fated with the Western Sect.", people would have to give in…
Li Changshou continued to refine the white jade flute.
Not long after, Ling'e floated over dejectedly from afar. She sat down beside him and sighed softly.
She had lost to an immortal seedling who was at the first stage of the Dao Requital realm and had lost her opportunity to make it to the top thirty-six places. "Senior Brother…" Ling'e cried out pitifully. "It's good to save some pride for the disciples of the other peaks."
Li Changshou said via voice transmission, "How many years have you been cultivating? You're the youngest here. You've already made many senior brothers and senior sisters feel ashamed."
It was probably a unique feature of the Little Qiong Peak.
Ling'e blinked and her eyes lit up. "Senior Brother, are you comforting me?"
"Let's agree on three rules."
"Okay!" Ling'e smiled gleefully and sat cross-legged on her meditation cushion. She wanted to slowly move closer to her senior brother.
The grass on the ground was almost bald…
Li Changshou transmitted his voice helplessly, "Now, you already have to copy the sutra 4050 times."
Ling'e stopped in her tracks. Her large eyes were filled with a pitiful gaze.
She raised her hands and whispered, "Senior Brother, can you really bear to see your little junior sister's hands… become crippled just like that?"
"I can bear to."
"Pfft, I'll just copy then." Ling'e immediately turned to look into the distance.
Li Changshou smiled calmly and waited for his opportunity to go on the arena…
Another day later, it was time for the exciting competition for the number of Heavenly Dipper places in the internal sect competition. It was also the end of the internal sect competition.
All the attention in the venue was attracted by Youqin Xuanya and the top ten immortal seedlings.
The guests and elders on the jade platform were also observing with interest, wondering if there could be any "experts" below?
Although Youqin Xuanya had outstanding potential, there were still too many uncertainties regarding her future growth.
No one knew if she could reach the Heaven Immortal realm.
Fighting for a while may not bring much glory but pursuing the pinnacle would be heroic.
Right from the start of the battle for getting into the top thirty-six places, which was the number of Heavenly Dippers, Li Changshou had been having a little hard time because the cultivation level he exhibited was at the first stage of the Dao Requital realm.
He relied on the Earth Escape to win three rounds. However, in the fourth round, he encountered Youqin Xuanya.
However, Li Changshou did not give anyone the chance to imagine the battle between the Spiked Mace of Little Qiong Peak and the Head Disciple.
The jade slip vibrated…
"I admit defeat!"
Youqin Xuanya, who was standing at the side of the stage, was stunned. Then, she cast a guilty look at Li Changshou.
Li Changshou was rendered speechless. Why did she feel guilty?
Forget it. I cannot understand the toxic Junior Sister's thoughts.
Hence, Li Changshou stopped when he was in 18th place. His ranking was similar to what he had planned.
One of the disciples of the Little Qiong Peak was in 18th place, while the other was in the 39th place. The old Daoist Qi Yuan was probably going to offer incense to the few grandmasters of Little Qiong Peak whose demise had been confirmed, and pay respects to them.
The fights in the later stages were more intense than the previous ones. There were also more "highlights" of the internal sect competition. However, the scene of the Spiked Mace appearing abruptly had always been the pinnacle that the ones who showed up later would never pass…
In the end, Youqin Xuanya passed the obstacles and clinched the first place.
After Li Changshou finished watching the last battle, he immediately sneaked away using the excuse of bidding farewell to Ao Yi.
As expected… While Youqin Xuanya was making her victory speech, she said seriously,
"I can't help but feel a little regretful about the internal sect competition this time. I couldn't be in the arena with my senior brother whom I want to spar with the most."
At that moment, Li Changshou, who was bidding farewell to Ao Yi, could not help but feel a little emotional…
Finally, he could predict a portion of the path that the toxic junior sister was going to take.
"Brother Changshou, just focus on your cultivation in the sect," said Ao Yi. "Don't worry too much… about some things." Li Changshou took out a treasure pouch and said seriously, "There are a few paintings in here. It's a masterpiece that I have made recently, which I'm rather proud of. There's also a brocade pouch that might help you with your troubles. Remember, don't open it in front of others."
Ao Yi smiled and took out two communication jade tokens. He handed them to Li Changshou and said, "Brother Changshou, you can use these two jade tokens to contact me directly. Brother Changshou, if you have any… anything to say, you can use these to convey your message."
Li Changshou grabbed the jade token. The two of them looked at each other and smiled. They bowed to each other on the cloud.
"The clouds are vast, the mountains are tall and the rivers are long. I will meet you again after parting with you today, Brother Yi."
"Brother, I hope you will be in good health and undergo the Immortal Ascension soon. Golden Ao Island is located deep in the intersecting clouds between the South Ocean and East Ocean. Brother Changshou, if you are free, you can come to the island. We shall chat over some drinks."
Then, the two of them looked at each other and smiled.
Ao Yi turned around and rode a cloud, rushing towards the people of Golden Ao Island who were waiting for him.
Li Changshou bowed again from afar. Han Zhi and the other "juniors" returned their greetings.
At that moment, Ji Wuyou, the Sect Leader who was sending off the people of the Golden Ao Island, nodded with a smile.
The Sect Leader looked at the young disciple in the distance who had brought about plenty of glory to the Immortal Du Sect this time. He thought about how he could let him overcome the Immortal Ascension Tribulation steadily…
Finally…
Li Changshou rode a cloud and headed straight for the Little Qiong Peak.
As soon as he landed on Little Qiong Peak, white clouds flew out of the valley at the foot of the Heaven-Breaking Peak. The disciples of the various peaks returned to the mountain…
Some people smiled, while others looked gloomy.
Li Changshou concluded. When he saw Ling'e and Jiu Jiu, who loved the Spiked Mace dearly, flying back together, he thought of looking for his master to report the good news.
Previously, many big shots had gone to Little Qiong Peak, but his master was still calm and composed!
If Li Changshou had not realized that his master was sleeping soundly on the bed, he would have definitely been "impressed" by him.
However, before Ling'e could fly back, Li Changshou's heart skipped a beat. He immediately sensed something.
There seemed to be another "prestigious guest" at the Sea God Temple, which had previously received the white-robed guests.
Hence, Li Changshou used the Wind Speech Incantation and sent a voice transmission to Ling'e, who was still more than numerous kilometers away.
"I suddenly have an epiphany. I'll go into seclusion to cultivate first. Please entertain Aunt-Master Jiu Jiu."
Ling'e immediately nodded in agreement. Li Changshou turned around and flew towards the Pill Chamber.
He sensed that there were many visitors in the Sea God Temple.
The gray-robed elder who had followed the Jade Emperor into the mortal world was standing beside the statue with his hands behind his back. He was leading two Heaven Immortal realm guards who were behind him.
Li Changshou calmed his mind and made a few deductions about the words that that person would say later. He secretly activated the paper effigy that was hidden under the temple…
At the same time, on the white clouds on the Golden Ao Island 1500 kilometers south of the Immortal Du Sect, Ao Yi pondered for a while and thought about it. At that moment, he could not help but take out the treasure pouch that Brother Changshou had given him.
He was interested in the masterpiece that Brother Changshou was proud of, not because he wanted to see Brother Changshou's "brilliant plan"!
Hence, Ao Yi secretly rode a cloud and did not move. A few Golden Immortals and old Heaven Immortals from Golden Ao Island immediately cast a wisp of immortal senses, but they smiled and did not say anything.
I'm just looking at the painting…
Ao Yi coughed and took out two portraits. Two lines of annotations were written on the outer surfaces of the scrolls.
"When you're excited, hot-blooded, can't control yourself and want to express your thoughts, read this scroll."
"When you're dispirited and listless; When you feel that there's no hope in this life and that you'll no longer have another romantic interest, take a look at this scroll."
Ao Yi thought for a while and opened the latter first. He first saw the poem about raising one's head…
"When will spring and autumn end? How much do you know about my lingering dreams?"
As he opened the painting, Ao Yi's gaze shifted. The young man's face turned red. He subconsciously closed his eyes and revealed a little bit more of the painting. He carefully looked at the dozen or so beauties on the painting…
Is this the reason for the rapid reproduction of humans?
The human Qi Refinement cultivators are indeed unique…
However, to Ao Yi, who had not fully grown up, it was really too…
He heard a few exclamations coming from behind him.
"This artist is really meticulous. His portrait is lifelike. It's rare for paintings to have such charm."
"Not bad, not bad indeed."
"From what I can see, it's hard to be on par with the word 'elegant'."
"Although the women in the painting are not acting flirtatiously, they can make people fantasize.
We have lived for so many years. It's rare to see paintings of such quality." Ao Yi was embarrassed. He turned his head and saw a few Uncle-Masters standing behind him silently while judging him.
Ao Yi stuttered and was momentarily speechless.
The few Qi Refinement cultivators on Golden Ao Island, who were deliberately teasing Ao Yi, laughed.
Standing on the cloud ahead, the Heavenly Lord Qin Wan was also looking at them with a smile.
Although the young juniors beside him were curious and wanted to go over, they did not dare to be as casual as the Qi Refinement cultivators of the older generation.
"Junior Brother Ao Yi, open the other one as well."
"Good things should be shared."
"Come on, come on, come on…"
Ao Yi did not have time to stop them. He did not know how to stop them either. The other portrait had been taken by an old Daoist who was a Heaven Immortal.
The few of them moved closer. The old Daoist priest shook his hand and the painting was quickly unrolled… The lively cloud suddenly fell silent.
The corners of Qin Tianjun's mouth twitched a few times.
An old Daoist priest silently rolled up two portraits and handed them to Ao Yi. The few of them appeared calm and composed. They lowered their heads and flew back to the cloud in front of them. Their eyes were listless…
Ao Yi opened it curiously and took a look. When he saw the words 'Aged Beauties' on it, he could not help but laugh. He did not dare to look at it for any longer. Only someone as wonderful as Brother Changshou can have such a bold and unrestrained mind!
Then, Ao Yi took the opportunity to take out the brocade pouch. He opened it and saw that there was a wooden sign inside. There were seven words written on it. "You can't force it, so change it."
Ao Yi pondered for a moment and sighed softly. Then, he perked himself up and put away the two paintings and brocade pouches. He flew forward and looked at Disciple-Niece Han Zhi. His gaze became clear and carefree.
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Chapter 128 Senior Brother's "Anger"
In the Sea God Temple, two Heaven Immortal guards stood in the corner of the backyard, carrying the spiritual painting of mountains and rivers.
If one could look closely at the painting for a while, they would be able to see that the two figures illustrated were like living creatures. Some of them raised their hands and cupped their hands.
The two figures were naturally Li Changshou's paper effigy and General Dongmu. After exchanging some pleasantries, the two of them set up several isolation array formations at the periphery of the Sea God Temple. They entered a treasure map that could block immortal senses and divine deductions.
The map had quite a powerful background. It was a replica of the Connate Spirit Treasure Mountain River map.
In the map, the two of them exchanged a few pleasantries before General Dongmu explained the purpose of their visit.
"His Majesty, the Jade Emperor, had benefited greatly from the conversation with the Sea God. A few days ago, the immortals of Lingxiao Treasure Hall had gathered. His Majesty had already stated that he wanted to recruit the Sea God of the South Ocean and soon, there will be an edict that will reach this place. Fellow Daoist, from now on, you and I will be officials of the same hall."
Li Changshou frowned slightly and asked, "How long does 'soon' refer to?
Fellow Daoist, please tell me how long it will be before the edict is issued."
"If it's fast, it'll be a hundred years. If it's slow, it'll be two or three hundred years."
General Dongmu stroked his beard and smiled slightly. There was an awkward look on his skinny face.
"Fellow Daoist, you should know about the current situation in the Heavenly Courts. Due to the fact that the Heavenly Courts' current positions for the legitimate gods are mostly empty, the operation of the Heavenly Dao is mostly maintained by His Majesty alone. It will take at least a hundred years before the Heavenly Dao responds to an edict that bestows an official position of a god."
Li Changshou smiled in his heart and said, "There's no need to be anxious about this. Even if it's a thousand years, it'd be fine. Moreover, General Dongmu, I have to ask you to go back and report to His Majesty. Even if I obtain the position as a god, I will not be able to go to the Heavenly Courts to hear the edict immediately. I can't let a paper effigy fly to the Heavenly Courts. That would be a joke. When the time is ripe, I will go to Heaven and worship at the Lingxiao Treasure Hall. I will do my best for His Majesty."
"Fellow Daoist, you're not eager or anxious at all. You really have a good character."
General Dongmu praised. He had obviously expected Li Changshou to say that.
After all, during the last meeting, Li Changshou had mentioned that it was temporarily inconvenient for him to go to the Heavenly Courts.
After the imperial edict was issued, Li Changshou would obtain the position as a god of the Heavenly Courts.
After that, he only needed to order the Divine Envoys to add the Jade Emperor's portraits in the most popular temples and hang them on his and Ao Yi's statues. He would then announce that the Sea God Sect had returned to the Heavenly Courts.
By that time, the merit from incense offerings would still be the same. It would not change at all.
The Heavenly Dao would also bestow Heavenly Dao merit on him, the Sea God. It was similar to giving him his salary…
However, the Heavenly Dao karma was not easy to obtain. General Dongmu had six problems to deal with during his visit.
The first five were matters that the Jade Emperor could not decide on. He wanted to hear the Sea God's opinion. In fact, he wanted to confirm his value as a strategist.
Li Changshou was not in a hurry this time. After careful consideration, he gave his opinions for each problem, one by one.
In order to be safe, he restrained his "perspective" and gave the Jade Emperor his opinions which involved things that the Jade Emperor could see.
That was clearly different from the previous twelve pieces of advice that Li Changshou had concluded from his afterlife…
However, the last thing that General Dongmu asked about, which was a personal problem of his, was a tricky issue that caused Li Changshou to get a headache.
The matter involved the saints.
Li Changshou had a rough idea of the identity, fate, and even the story of General Dongmu.
Li Changshou could not help but sigh after hearing the detailed explanation given by General Dongmu. The old man in front of him… did not have it easy.
The so-called General Dongmu was actually the previous incarnate of Lu Dongbin, who was also known as General Dongwang, the famous Heavenly Courts Immortal of the Three Realms.
The Heavenly Courts had just been established. In order to suppress the Jade Emperor's authority, the Saint had established a General Dongwang to control the male immortals of the Heavenly Courts.
It was nothing much. Although he had overlapping authorities with the Jade Emperor, General Dongwang was the Jade Emperor's subordinate.
The problem was that the corresponding position of the General Dongwang was the Empress of the West, who controlled the female immortals of the Heavenly Courts.
The Empress of the West was the same person as the future Queen Mother!
She and the Jade Emperor were children who had been by the Dao Ancestor's side in the Purple Cloud Temple. They were truly senior brother and junior sister.
According to General Dongmu's secret observations, the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother were childhood sweethearts. They were the god-like figures of the Heavenly Courts.
However, General Dongmu often saw the Jade Emperor entering the Heavenly Courts' Jade Pool. Sometimes, the two of them would go to the Jade Pool in West Kunlun together… Now, the General Dongwang and the Empress of the West had become the heads of the male immortals and female immortals of the Heavenly Courts, respectively. They were often among the immortals of the Heavenly Courts…
How could the Jade Emperor not be disgruntled?
Initially, General Dongwang had thought that even the Jade Emperor would not be able to touch him since he had been appointed by the Saint.
However, he… was soon taught to be loyal to the Jade Emperor!
He was well aware of the Jade Emperor's abilities. Now, he was proud of being able to assist the Lord of the Three Realms!
Although the Jade Emperor did not mention the matter of the General Dongwang and the Empress of The West, the General Dongwang had no choice but to stay alert.
Hence, General Dongwang changed himself to General Dongmu. He was usually cautious and would never use his authority as a male immortal. He would do whatever the Jade Emperor said.
However, the Jade Emperor had yet to rise and did not have any useful subordinates.
If the Jade Emperor was fully-fledged and regardless of whether he wanted to take back his power or spare a thought for his reputation, he, the General Dongmu, would definitely…
He would definitely…
General Dongmu had been worried for many years and he could not discuss the matter with anyone. Lately, the Jade Emperor had been praising the Sea God of the South Ocean. Hence, he had no choice but to go there. "Fellow Daoist, you're friendly and resourceful. Can you give me a way out?"
Li Changshou pondered deeply for a while. There was a look of dismay on the face of the elderly immortal who was actually the paper effigy.
General Dongmu stood up and bowed. He took out two storage Dharma treasures from his sleeve and said softly, "If you can give me some pointers, I will definitely thank you!" Li Changshou was not someone who would be moved by external objects, but General Dongmu had given too much…
Ahem, I can't give you more pointers!
Li Changshou knew the best solution to that problem.
However, if he helped General Dongmu, he would be shaming the Saint.
No matter which Saint had set up the position of General Dongwang to irk the Jade Emperor, it was not karma that Li Changshou could afford to get embroiled with.
Li Changshou naturally knew that his life was more important than wealth.
Li Changshou sighed and said, "I can't help you in any way. It mainly depends on how far you can retreat, Fellow Daoist."
General Dongmu hurriedly said, "If I can live without worries in the future, the Dao Fruit of Longevity can be saved. I don't dare to ask for more!"
Li Changshou thought for a while and could only say, "You can't rush things. You can salvage the situation by taking three steps back."
"May I ask, what are the three steps?"
"I really don't dare to say much." Li Changshou smiled and shook his head, pushing the two storage Dharma treasures back to him.
He did not want to get involved with that karma.
However, General Dongmu was the Jade Emperor's messenger now. Li Changshou knew that he could not offend him.
He could only give General Dongmu an idea while not bearing the consequences of karma…
Why have you all been rushing to give me precious materials recently?
In the Pill Chamber of Little Qiong Peak, Li Changshou muttered to himself. He had secretly sent the paper effigy outside the sect to the edge of the South Ocean.
Dong Mugong insisted on letting Li Changshou keep the two storage Dharma treasures and expressed his gratitude to him. Clearly, what Li Changshou had given him was just a solution to treat the root of the problem. However, it was as if the door to a new world had opened…
Li Changshou secretly calculated and realized that the treasures he had obtained would be enough to last him for a few years.
After the internal sect competition ended, the peaks of the Immortal Du Sect quickly settled down. The young disciples resumed their daily cultivation.
Ling'e, Jiu Jiu, and Youqin Xuanya, who had just arrived an hour ago, were drinking and playing in the straw hut.
It was a fairies' gathering. It was not appropriate for Li Changshou to appear, so he decided not to go over. Li Changshou took out a bamboo slip and engraved on it the various things that he had to do before the Three Sects' Meet from that day onwards.
Firstly, he had to refine the array foundations, fill the array formations, and construct the core of the array formation system of Little Qiong Peak.
Secondly, he would continue to improve the Qi-Calming Turtle Breathing Mantra in order to deal with the situation, in case he could not escape the "calamity". Li Changshou had already decided not to go to the Three Sects' Meet. As long as the two Golden Immortals in the sect did not treat him, he would be able to handle it.
However, Li Changshou felt that that matter was definitely not that simple…
After those two matters, he would try to make money from alchemy.
That matter was not written on the bamboo slip. There were two things that he had to do. He had to monitor the movements of the people of the Immortal Downpour Peak and encourage his master to come out of seclusion.
Just like that, his cultivation life after the internal sect competition was restored to its normal state.
Li Changshou spent three years working before he managed to turn the treasures and the gifts from General Dongmu into the "defense systems of Little Qiong Peak.
Li Changshou was worried that the two storage Dharma treasures that General Dongmu had given him would have the effect of "tracking". Therefore, he directly disabled them.
After checking every treasure and Spirit Stone in detail, he used the Secret Tome of the Magi to seal them one by one before stowing them away in his treasure pouch. The Dharma treasures inside were arranged by Li Changshou to be given to the paper effigy that was in charge of defense. It was impossible for him to place them by his side… Then, Li Changshou made calculations about the journey and trajectory of the paper effigy's return. He made the paper effigy take a few detours before returning to the vicinity of the Immortal Du Sect. His master went out and brought the paper effigy back to Little Qiong Peak.
His current identity could not be exposed to the Jade Emperor.
He wouldn't let the image of an "intelligent and cunning immortal" that he had painstakingly built up, be destroyed… After settling that portion of the array foundation, Li Changshou refined some pills. He calculated and reckoned that Little Aunt-Master's wine was almost running out and hence, he brewed a batch of fine wine for her.
He had completely eliminated Beauty's Charm. After all, that would result in some karma.
On this day… after being busy for a few years, Li Changshou wanted to relax.
That was what cultivation was like. One had to relax appropriately. If one was constantly tensed up, it would only result in mental and physical exhaustion.
At that moment, he took a stroll around Little Qiong Peak. It was a rare break. Moreover, it was easy for him to feel something from the bottom of his heart and gain enlightenment from time to time.
As he strolled through the forest, he breathed in the fresh air and sighed.
As he strolled around, he arrived at the spiritual beast enclosure that he had painstakingly built.
Li Changshou raised spiritual beasts mainly for their "medicinal value". Some of the pills required spiritual beast blood. Other than that, there were also mutated beasts like the Three-Eyed Spider that could be used.
At this moment, he looked at the spiritual beast enclosure and felt that most of them were useless.
However, Li Changshou still had some feelings for them. Whenever he had nothing to do, he would tease the "Second Fatty" in the west head and "Ah Hua" in the east. He would be happy and at ease.
Today, Li Changshou walked to Second Fatty's spiritual enclosure out of habit. The smile on his lips gradually disappeared.
Huh?
Where is Second Fatty?
The spiritual enclosure was intact. It did not seem like they had run out.
He scanned with his immortal senses…
Eh?
Why are more than half of the spiritual beasts missing from the spiritual beast enclosure?
Li Changshou immediately checked his junior sister, master, and Little Aunt-Master, who was sleeping soundly on Ling'e's bed. He realized that there was nothing wrong with Little Qiong Peak. He usually scattered his immortal senses on Little Qiong Peak when he was refining the array foundations or cultivating. If anything abnormal happened, he would be woken up.
If nothing out of the ordinary happened, those images would turn into memories. They would not be able to enter his mind, and would merely be kept at the bottom of his heart.
Cultivators who cultivated for hundreds of years could be considered to be well-prepared.
At that moment, Li Changshou pinched his fingers to calculate and search his memories. Soon, he saw the daily scenes that he had subconsciously overlooked…
Three years ago, three beautiful girls appeared in the spiritual beast enclosure one afternoon.
Ling'e looked at the young beast that had died because she had forgotten to feed it. She was then extremely helpless. Youqin Xuanya sighed and said, "Junior Sister, my condolences."
"That's fine. Previously, I neglected this matter because of the internal sect competition. At most, I will get scolded by Senior Brother."
Lingle shook her head gently and smiled. "Well, it's an opportunity for me to show my skills today. Let's go to the stream at the back and roast it. How about that?"
Jiu Jiu immediately cheered. Although Youqin Xuanya frowned slightly, she did not stop her.
Thus, half a month later…
"Little Ling'e, look at this one. Does it look sick?"
"Hmm… I think it's sick."
"Should we roast it or?"
"This kind needs to be stewed and made into soup. They'd taste the best that way." "Yes!"
Thus, ten days later…
"It's rare for Little Ya to come here today. Why aren't there any cute spiritual beasts crashing into a tree?"
A certain Aunt-Master secretly raised her hand and pointed. Two spiritual beasts sprinted and hit a tree. They died on the spot. They were very fresh.
Seven days later…
"This one seems to be suffering a heatstroke!"
Three days later… "Wow, this looks like it has a mental demon! Little Ya, don't you think so?"
"Yes!" Youqin Xuanya nodded.
"How… can you tell?" Xiao Ling'e called out guiltily.
Again… Again…
Li Changshou stopped his checking and raised his hand to support his forehead.
I can't, I'm a little dizzy.
If he had come out of seclusion a year later, all the spiritual beasts in the entire spiritual beast enclosure would have been eaten up by the three female Qi Refinement cultivators! "Lan Ling'e!"
The young girl, who was copying the sutras under the willow tree, trembled and raised her hands to cover her eyes.
It's over, the truth is out…
Ling'e heard a voice that sounded like a gust of cold wind from behind.
"Go. Ask your Senior Sister Youqin to come here. I have something to say to her."
"Uh… Okay!"
Ling'e's hands trembled. She lifted her skirt and rode a cloud, hurriedly flying towards the Heaven-Breaking Peak.
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Chapter 129 Immortal Sense Poisonous Pill: Burning Heart
Li Changshou looked at the two female Qi Refinement cultivators in front of him…
Jiu Jiu's eyes were blurry, and she was still stretching and yawning. Her clothes were a little messy.
Youqin Xuanya, who was standing at the side, looked straight at Li Changshou. Her eyes were bright and clear, and her attitude was proper, as she accepted all the punishments.
Ling'e lowered her head and stood by the bed, her face full of despair…
Ling'e was definitely filled with regret. She felt that back then, she shouldn't have shown off her skills in roasting meat and caused Little Aunt-Master and Senior Sister Youqin to be implicated one after another.
She clearly knew that her senior brother would definitely scold her after he came out of seclusion, but she was still thinking that he probably would not blame all of them…
Li Changshou closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
"Senior Brother Changshou!"
Youqin Xuanya cupped her fists and lowered her head to admit her mistake. Her long hair was tied into a ponytail that swayed gently. She explained, "I was happy to see all the spiritual beasts, so I deliberately encouraged Junior Sister Ling'e to come up with all sorts of excuses to turn the spiritual beasts into food. I'm willing to receive all your punishment!"
Li Changshou smiled and asked warmly, "Was it delicious?"
"Yeah… yes." Youqin Xuanya's face, who was supposed to look cold and aloof, suddenly blushed. Jiu Jiu yawned. "Little Changshou, I just ate some spiritual beasts of yours. I'll give you precious materials and Spirit Stones in return."
Li Changshou said calmly, "Aunt-Master, your precious materials and Spirit Stones are already accompanying you in another form."
"Oh no! I almost forgot that I used up all my savings!" Jiu Jiu shuddered and sobered up. She stood barefooted on the ground and pondered for a while.
Although she was a little "barbaric" sometimes, she, as an Aunt-Master, would not bully a little Disciple-Nephew.
Ling'e sighed softly and bit her lips lightly. She knew that she had to form a united front at this moment and implicate her Little Aunt-Master and Senior Sister Youqin.
Therefore, Ling'e whispered, "Senior Brother, I'm the reason for this entire matter…"
"Junior Sister, don't be so nervous." Li Changshou smiled and continued, "After all, I'm not a demon. Why are you so afraid?"
The corners of Lingle's lips twitched as she subconsciously took half a step back. "Let Little Ling'e go! If there's anything, come at me!"
Jiu Jiu decisively protected Ling'e who was behind her. She puffed out her chest and raised her head. "At most, I'll pay you what I owe with my body! I'll stand up against you to the end!"
"Aunt-Master, don't say that." Li Changshou frowned and continued, "I still respect you. I have no improper thoughts about you."
"Pui! I meant helping you with alchemy and refining the array foundations!"
Jiu Jiu let out a soft snort. Her face had turned red for a moment just now, but she could not put down her "pride and dignity" as his Aunt-Master. She then stubbornly added, "Can you even have any improper thoughts? In that case, why don't you have proper thoughts about Ling'e and let me broaden my horizons!?!"
The corners of Li Changshou's mouth twitched slightly, but he avoided the topic leisurely.
The Immortal Du Sect also had spiritual beasts.
Li Changshou put his hands behind his back and sighed. "Since you've already eaten them, can I possibly make you spit them out? However, Little Qiong Peak cannot suffer such losses for no reason. I have calculated the value of those spiritual beasts in detail. Now, I will give the three of you another form of compensation. Please look over."
As he spoke, he took out two sheepskin scrolls from his sleeve and slowly unrolled them. There was actually a complicated design sketch illustrated on them.
"If you feel that there's nothing wrong with it, seal it with each of your hands and make an oath. Pick a day and start working on it."
"What's this?"
Jiu Jiu was the first to come over. The three of them were also a little puzzled…
Thus, half a day later, at the periphery of the spiritual beast enclosure, three beautiful figures who had their sleeves rolled up and skirts folded, slowly flew over, using their immortal power and Dharma powers, dragging a pile of wood that had just been processed…
Soon, a sweet voice echoed on Little Qiong Peak.
Li Changshou, who was in the Pill Chamber, moved his fingers slightly and strengthened the isolation array around Little Qiong Peak.
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Although he was not in the wrong, if other disciples were to coincidentally see the aloof and icy-cold Head Disciple, who was currently popular in the sect, working as a carpenter on his Little Qiong Peak… his fellow disciples who had some fantasies about the Head Disciple would probably develop some inner demons.
Li Changshou shook his head and continued refining pills.
There was sufficient stock for the Ambition Pill. It was only right to sell a few more low-level Spirit Pills and purchase some young spiritual beasts.
Otherwise, he would feel like something was missing in the spiritual beast enclosure that was empty. Little Qiong Peak would not seem perfect either. I'll buy some cheap and tasty ones this time. Currently, the spiritual beast blood required for refining pills would have to be at least a few thousand years of age. Little Qiong Peak did not have those things. Occasionally, he had to go to Pill Tripod Peak to seek help.
He spent half a month on alchemy, and thus, the vicinity of the spiritual beast enclosure had also been bustling for half a month.
Li Changshou did not make things difficult for the three of them. After all, one of them was his junior sister, while the other was his Little Aunt-Master who was close to him. The other was a toxic junior sister who was too serious about everything.
Li Changshou merely wanted them to build a pavilion near the spiritual beast enclosure, where the mountains and rivers were beautiful. He wanted them to go to the pavilion and have fun in the future.
It was not appropriate for them to go to the resting area by the lake where he and his master would rest in.
Apart from the pavilion, the overall project only involved a small plan to alter the spiritual beast enclosure.
According to their current efficiency, tsk, they will definitely be done within 30 years. It would not affect Youqin Xuanya's participation in the Three Sects' Meet.
They played around while working. The construction of the pavilion that could have been built in half a day ended up being delayed and dragged on for half a month…
Li Changshou felt helpless about that. He decided to keep a distance from the three of them in the future to avoid being affected by them.
A few months later, on Pill Tripod Peak, Li Changshou would visit Old Master Wan Linyun from time to time, as per normal routine.
The two of them strolled through the forest of Pill Tripod Peak where the trees were dancing and the path was tranquil. When they stepped
specks of light on the ground, it looked rather elegant.
"Changshou, recently, I have been inspired by your Sensing Stone and came up with an idea for a poisonous pill lately." "Oh?" Li Changshou smiled and said, "Elder, you've come to meditate so it must be something impressive. Could it be that this poisonous pill is going to be sensitive to immortal senses?"
Elder Wan Linyun smiled "coldly" and said warmly, "That's right. Changshou, do you know what immortal senses and spiritual senses are?"
Li Changshou replied, "I have read about them in the sutras in my sect. Spiritual senses and immortal senses are the thoughts that emanate from the essence soul, and the essence soul's perception of the world. According to the 'Good Immortal Sutra', the Essence Soul is the heart. Spiritual senses and immortal senses are the senses of the heart. Mortals rely on their eyes, ears, nose, and tongue. The human heart is presumptuous. They are ignorant of the Great Dao. Qi Refinement cultivators view the world with their hearts, so they call it spiritual senses."
Elder Wan Linyun's smile turned colder as his eyes glistened with admiration even though he could easily obtain similar answers from other disciples in the sect.
Elder Wan Linyun said, "Ever since I saw your Sensing Stone last time, I've been searching through ancient books and reading the books in the Dao Repository in the sect. I've also been pondering about it with a few elders who are good at refining pills. The colorful flower juice would change color when it encounters spiritual senses and immortal senses. The tree sap of the Jade spiritual wood would be divided into nets if it encountered any spiritual senses and immortal senses. Other than that, there are also seven to eight types of spiritual senses and immortal senses that could react to. I tried them one by one and finalized the pill formula."
As he spoke, Elder Wan Linyun handed a piece of paper to Li Changshou and sneered. "Take a look. What do you think?"
Although Li Changshou was used to Elder Wan Linyun's signature smile, he would occasionally be frightened. Li Changshou grabbed the pill formula and looked at it carefully. He pondered carefully in his heart. Sometimes, he would frown, sometimes he would look enlightened. In the end, he nodded slightly.
Li Changshou said, "This pill formula should be feasible. I feel so enlightened, be it regarding the medicinal properties or theories."
"Next, I'll figure out the quantity and refinement method," said Elder Wan Linyun. "I'll go to the North Continent soon to search for the Blue Crystal Divine Spiked Worms. If I can catch a few more, this pill will be completed in three years."
"Elder, are you going to the North Continent personally?"
"Yes. I've asked the juniors of Pill Tripod Peak to search everywhere. We can't find the Blue Crystal Divine Spiked Worms in the East Continent."
Elder Wan Linyun leaned his weight on the bronze walking stick and stared at the thick, green trees. "Poisonous pills of immortal senses are rare in the world. If I can refine it, it would really be gratifying."
He continued, "Changshou, I have lived for more than half my lifespan as a Heaven Immortal. However, the opportunity to live forever has not appeared yet. I reckon I won't be able to obtain the Dao Fruit of Longevity. If I can leave behind a few more copies of the Poison Sutra in my lifetime and produce a few more new formulas, this trip would be worth
it."
Li Changshou felt a little emotional when he heard that. However, he did not say anything and just listened with a smile. "By the way, Changshou, your Ambition Pill…"
"Ahem!"
Li Changshou did not expect the topic to change so quickly.
"Elder, do you want to use one? After the internal sect competition in the sect, I refined many of those pills. However, Uncle-Master Jiu Wu took all of them. I have just brewed a new batch of Love Water recently. If you need some, I will send them to you after I finish refining them."
Elder Wan Linyun waved his hand and said, "What can I use it for? I don't have the heart for it."
"You really scared me…"
"Heh heh heh, that Ambition Pill of yours seems to be refined from the Love Stone of Love Gu," Elder Wan Linyun said seriously. "I obtained one from Liu Feixian and figured out the medicinal formula and theory within it. This item is not only effective for male cultivators who have weak mentalities, but also for female cultivators. You have to tell those who took the pills not to cause trouble."
"I will remember." Li Changshou smiled and said, "Elder, you are able to determine that the main ingredient of the pill is the Love Stone with just one pill. I… am very impressed. Recently, I have been wanting to improve the formula. I want to add two herbs that will strengthen Yang."
Wan Linyun smiled. "That's not bad. It's good that you know about this."
Li Changshou thought for a while and took out a treasure pouch from his chest pocket. He said, "Elder, please bring this item with you to the North Continent. The North Continent is dangerous. Although I can't help much, there are two paper effigies in the pouch, which are not afraid of the poisonous miasma."
"Okay." Wan Linyun took the treasure pouch and placed it in his sleeve solemnly.
That was purely for the sake of Li Changshou's pride.
Ever since he returned from Pill Tripod Peak, Li Changshou had been thinking about the 'poison of immortal senses' that Elder Wan Linyun had come up with.
After the poisonous pill was refined, it would be like a Sensing Stone, and could be worn on one's body.
Its effect was to injure the person who had tried to search him using immortal senses. However, the damage would not be significant. At most, it would cause the person to feel a headache and some dizziness.
Li Changshou, on the other hand, felt that that poisonous pill would be rather useless.
If he were to replace the main ingredient, which was the Blue Crystal Divine Spiked Worms, with other herbs to achieve the effect of secretly marking the source of immortal senses, that would harm the other party and be more useful…
Ahem, only then would that be a good item for anti-reconnaissance!
"What can be used to replace the worms?"
Li Changshou subconsciously fell into deep thought. His knowledge in that aspect was definitely not as rich as Elder Wan Linyun's. Furthermore, it was not as convenient for him to go out and move around, as compared to Elder Wan Linyun…
Huh?
Li Changshou suddenly thought of something.
The demonic vixen that I and Uncle-Master Jiu Wu had captured…
That demonic vixen's Enchantment Spell…
The Love Stone that I'm holding onto…
Immortal senses are the senses of one's heart… Marking the reconnoiters and affecting their minds…
"That's true. I can start with this…"
Li Changshou muttered to himself for a while before casually grabbing slip. He sat on the rocking chair in front of the Pill Chamber and began to draw and write on it with a carving knife.
Very quickly, an immortal sense poisonous pill that was temporarily known as "If you look at me, you will be marked and have your heart burned" slowly took shape under his carving knife.
The highest realm of poisoning was to make the other party take the initiative and fall for the trick unknowingly.
After being busy for half a day, Li Changshou felt a little dizzy. He scanned the figure in the spiritual beast enclosure with his immortal senses…
The three figures there were busy chopping wood, chopping trees, and digging soil. They were much more hardworking than before.
Li Changshou looked at their figures and was slightly dazed. He smiled secretly.
As expected, the ones who work hard are the most beautiful. In the end, no one lied to me.
In Elder Moon Hall of the Heavenly Courts, General Dongmu looked around and crept up carefully.
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Chapter 130 Master, I've Tried My Best
"Well…"
Elder Moon frowned as he looked at General Dongmu who was in front of him, appearing a little awkward. "This… um…"
At that moment, the two of them were sitting in the reception hall of the Moon Elder Hall's side hall. General Dongmu leaned sideways and took the initiative to move forward.
Elder Moon was very familiar with that action. Usually, the people who went to look for him and did not want others to know about it would subconsciously do that.
It was not just that. The movements of General Dongmu handing over the treasure pouch and the shifty gaze that he had when he spoke…
Elder Moon was extremely familiar with all of that.
However, Elder Moon had never heard of the request that Dong Mugong had made that day.
If it was an ordinary matchmaking request, Elder Moon would definitely not dare to reject General Dongmu, given the latter's identity, status, and qualifications. Some of his merit would be deducted.
However…
"Elder Moon, can you give me an answer?" General Dongmu asked softly, his eyes filled with helplessness.
"General Dongmu." Elder Moon cupped his hands and said seriously, "To be honest, I have indeed helped others matchmake. However, their red strings were very close to each other. They have the same intention as each other. That's why I could bring them together.
I had indeed cut the red string for others too. However, the two clay figurines were struggling with each other, and hence, I cut the red string to the point that it was still connected but was almost breaking, to make them happy.
However, I would never be able to cut and sever the clay figurines thoroughly.
That is the destiny of the Lone Star, so it must be huge karma!"
Hearing Elder Moon's sincere words, General Dongmu pondered for a while. However, the words of that "old man" surfaced in his heart.
"If the first path doesn't work, General Dongmu, you can change your mind and marry as soon as possible."
"Then, find an excuse to ask His Majesty for a plaque or something like that to wish you and Madam a perfect marriage. Then, General Dongmu, you shall show up with Madam often and behave lovingly with her in front of others. Wouldn't that allow you to avoid suspicion?"
Naturally, General Dongmu did not know that the "old man" who gave him that idea was actually several times more complicated than what he was thinking…
General Dongmu pondered for a while and said, "Then, Elder Moon, can you bring me to meet my destined partner?
This matter concerns a lot of other issues. If Elder Moon can help me, I will definitely repay you in the future."
Elder Moon smiled bitterly and said, "General Dongmu, I dare not be disrespectful. Please follow me."
After saying that, Elder Yue brought General Dongmu to the hall at the back. He summoned the marriage clay figurines of General Dongmu, as well as the clay figurines of all the people who could marry him.
General Dongmu's eyes lit up. He realized that there were four to five marriage clay figurines floating around him. The red strings of the clay figurines were all moving towards him.
"Have I always been targeted by these people?"
"General Dongmu, you're trusted by His Majesty. You're also a male immortal…"
"Elder Moon, don't say that!"
General Dongmu cut off Elder Moon's compliment and pondered for a while. Then, he carefully searched among the few clay figurines that were moving towards him.
It was also because of his good fortune and the time was right. Suddenly, an idea flashed across General Dongmu's mind…
A few days ago, when he first met with the Sea God of the South Ocean together with His Majesty, the Sea God of the South Ocean had offered twelve expostulations to His Majesty. In the last one, there was a sentence that went "Use appearance to pursue peace and stability."
General Dongmu remained silent and thought about it for a while…
It meant that he ought to try to make himself appear mediocre so that others would not be wary of him.
Pursue peace and stability, pursue peace and stability…
"Elder Moon!"
General Dongmu suddenly looked up, and his eyes flickered. He grabbed Elder Moon's arm with his right hand, causing the latter to be so shocked that his voice changed.
"General Dongmu, how… how do you want the match to be made?"
General Dongmu stretched out his left hand and slowly swiped his five fingers across. He then clenched his fists.
"I want all of them!"
Elder Moon instantly shuddered.
What's wrong with this General Dongmu? Previously, he had wanted to become a bachelor and not get involved in marriage, but now…
He was indeed an expert!
General Dongmu had a high position and authority. A small immortal like Elder Moon did not dare to say anything.
Moreover, the marriage clay figurines that Elder Moon had just summoned could indeed be married to General Dongmu. However, General Dongmu's cultivation level was high. If he did not have the intention to marry, the red strings of the clay figurines could not be brought together. "Ah… yes, I'll do it now," Elder Moon replied softly and immediately started to get busy.
In the Immortal Du Sect, only one-third of the spiritual beast enclosure was completed.
The three eighteen-year-old female Qi Refinement cultivators who had been cultivating for tens of thousands of months, finally realized that if they continued to work while playing, they might not be able to finish repairing the place in ten to twenty years.
Thus, Ling'e and Youqin Xuanya discussed and decided to make Little Aunt-Master drunk. Then, the two of them started getting to work…
Their efficiency increased by more than ten times!
In just three months, a third of the place had been transformed!
In the past few days, Youqin Xuanya's master urged her to go back and cultivate for a few months. Hence, Ling'e worked alone at various spots of the Spiritual beast enclosure.
There were still 1,600 copies of the Steadiness Sutra that she had to do.
She would have to work on the spiritual beast enclosure for at least half a year more…
At that thought of it, Ling'e sighed softly. She clutched her skirt and knelt on the grass beside the pool of the Spirit-Eating Jade Frogs, which she was mending.
Seriously… if it wasn't for the fact that I wanted to break down the walls of Senior Brother's heart and make him develop some romantic thoughts, I wouldn't have to suffer with Little Aunt-Master and Senior Sister Youqin.
Ling'e felt that she could not handle Senior Brother's troublesome character alone. "Ling'e?"
A familiar greeting suddenly sounded beside her ear. Ling'e subconsciously jumped up and glared at her senior brother.
"Senior Brother! Why are you so quiet when you're walking?!"
"Isn't that how I walked over?" Li Changshou frowned and questioned, "Why are you spacing out and being completely distracted here? If an enemy were to ambush you, how will you deal with it?"
t the tip of her tongue and said aggrievedly, "I've been too tired recently… Furthermore, Senior Brother, you've been on the peak the entire time. How could anyone ambush you?"
Li Changshou's frown eased a little, and his gaze became less stern. "After helping me for a while later, go and cultivate. Aunt-Master Jiu Jiu will be in charge of mending the spiritual beast enclosure."
Ling'e immediately pursed her lips and chuckled. "Oh… how can I help you, Senior Brother?"
Li Changshou thought for a while and said, "Follow me."
With that, Li Changshou and Ling'e went to the pavilion at the side. The building was built meticulously. The materials and paint were of high quality. If Li Changshou remembered correctly, the decoration of that place was personally done by Qin Xuanya…
As expected of a princess of the mortal world, the chess room that she created, exuded the noble and ostentatious aura of a royal casino!
Li Changshou took out a portrait of a handsome man from his sleeve. The handsome man was the appearance that he had "fixed" for the paper effigy.
Then, he secretly hung the portrait up and placed a pouch on the back of the portrait so that Ling'e could use her spiritual senses to look at it…
After a while, Li Changshou asked, "How is it?"
"What do you mean?" Ling'e blinked weakly.
Li Changshou said, "Did some images appear in your heart?"
"Huh?" Ling'e tilted her head. "This portrait is just a portrait. What… image am I supposed to see?"
Li Changshou frowned and said, "Continue looking." "Okay," Ling'e replied obediently. She sat down cross-legged and used her spiritual senses to continue scanning the portrait.
Li Changshou carefully sensed that there was indeed no change in Ling'e. "That doesn't make sense." Li Changshou put away the portrait and grabbed the pouch again. Then, he activated the seal on the pouch and sealed the pills inside…
At that moment, Ling'e heard a cry. Her face was flushed red. She exhaled softly and bit her lips hard. "Senior Brother…"
Li Changshou instantly sealed the pouch and casually lit up a Heart Cleansing Pill. He melted the medicinal essence and mixed it into a mist, before making it waft up into Ling'e's nose.
A few moments later… Ling'e heaved a sigh of relief and looked at Li Changshou with lingering fear. However, her face gradually turned red as she stammered, "Senior Brother, what did you do just now? If you are… if you… you actually don't need to use such methods… Just say it…"
Li Changshou looked up at the sky and said, "Cultivate well. Don't think too much. I'm just trying to test out the pills that are going to be given to Master."
After that, Li Changshou lowered his head in confusion and walked away.
Is this pill useless to people who already have someone they fancy?
If that's the case, when Uncle-Master Jiu Wu came to collect the Ambition Pill, he saw a portrait of a beauty and there was also this pill behind the portrait, so why did Uncle-Master Jiu Wu…
Are the medicinal properties unstable or was it Uncle-Master Jiu Wu himself…
*Hiss*…
Oh no, oh no.
"Senior Brother!"
Ling'e chased after him and held onto the door frame as she asked softly, "Do you want me to bring that thing with me and you try using your spiritual senses? You'll only know the effect after experiencing it personally-'
Li Changshou stopped in his tracks and waved his hand. He rode a cloud towards the Pill Chamber.
"Hmph! I knew you wouldn't dare. You only know how to be steady and stable."
Ling'e snorted, rolled her eyes, and walked briskly back to her room in the pavilion…
However, Li Changshou was already thinking about how he could improve the two types of pills that he had just created.
The immortal sense poisonous pills should be considered the creation of Elder Wan Linyun. Li Changshou had merely borrowed his idea to create an alternative…
At that moment, he had already produced two immortal sense pills. He had spent a huge amount of money to earn those herbs and treasures. However, the results were obvious. His trump card inventory had expanded again.
The type of pill that Li Changshou had put away was an orthodox anti-immortal-sense-detection Spirit Pill. It was named "Anti-reconnoitering Pill". Li Changshou was not planning to give it to anyone.
Otherwise, if such pills were to spread, they might be used on him.
When the Anti-Reconnoitering Pill was with him, anyone who used their immortal senses to detect him would cause a wisp of spiritual mist to appear around him.
The spiritual mist could help Li Changshou find the person who was investigating him.
He named the second immortal sense pill 'Flame of Heart Pill'
Li Changshou had been inspired by the Demon Enchantment Spell. He had used Love Stones and Love Wine as his foundation and had tried hundreds of times in the past few months. By chance, he had found the correct formula.
Elder Wan Linyun's immortal sense poisonous pill actually worked by using the special toxic property of the Blue Crystal Divine Spiked Worm to injure the essence soul of the person who was investigating him.
The 'Flame of Heart' that Li Changshou had created was to replace the Blue Crystal Divine Spiked Worm with a 'Love Gu', borrowing the principle of the Enchantment Spell.
At the same time, after gaining permission to do so, Li Changshou specially used his master's image to secretly look for the demonic vixen that was in the Perfected Immortal realm, and was trapped in the Earth Meridian Array in order to study the Enchantment Spell.
He concluded a few times and cleverly resolved the karma between the demonic vixen and his Little Qiong Peak.
As for the process…
That was not important. The other party had made a vow.
After adjusting the medicinal properties of the Flame of Heart for two months, Li Changshou placed one paper effigy, one Flame of Heart Pill, and one Anti-Reconnoitering Pill into a specially processed pouch.
Later, his Master only needed to bring the pouch with him and walk around.
If he encountered any immortal senses that were trying to detect something, Li Changshou would use the paper effigy to determine the other party's condition. If he felt that the other party was not bad, he would open the restrictions posed by the Heart of Fire.
He must look for Uncle-Master's reincarnation
However, in order to allow his master to leave his seclusion as soon as possible and receive the greetings and approval of the female Qi Refinement cultivators so that his master would be in less of a daze, that was all he could do as a disciple.
Li Changshou arranged the pouch and rode a cloud towards his master's straw hut.
Li Changshou could not help but smile as he looked at the three figures who were getting busy again around the spiritual beast enclosure. They were much more serious than before.
However, before Li Changshou could fly to the straw hut, he had a sudden impulse.
He pinched his fingers and deduced that General Dongmu was waiting in the temple… Speaking of which, I have… ahem, 6692 temples. Why does General Dongmu always go to that one? Can't he go to other hidden temples?
There is no way to hide. Sooner or later, people will notice it.
Li Changshou lamented in his heart. He decided to remind General Dongmu to hide his whereabouts.
He turned a corner on the cloud and returned to his straw hut.
At the same time, he was multitasking. While using the paper effigy to observe Old Man Wan Linyun, who was searching for poisonous bugs in the North Continent, he discovered that the elder was safe, so he activated the paper effigy under the Sea God Temple…
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Chapter 131 You Are Very Handsome In The First Place
Li Changshou never expected that the romantic Casanova from the future would have his karma born at this moment…
This time, General Dongmu was there to express his gratitude towards Li Changshou.
As soon as the two of them met in the mountain, General Dongmu heaved a huge sigh of relief.
"His Majesty! His Majesty, he… he smiled at me!"
Li Changshou was a little worried. He thought that something had happened to one of his future backers.
Then, Dong Mugong let out a long sigh and talked about how difficult it had been for him in the past tens of thousands of years.
He was just an ordinary immortal. At the end of the Great Magi-Demon War and the rise of the humans, he had contributed a lot to the human race. He had obtained a lot of merit and was chosen by the Saint to become General Dongwang who had established the Heavenly Courts.
The Jade Emperor was the child in front of the Dao Ancestors. He addressed the Saints as his senior brothers and had never revealed his cultivation level.
How many lives did he have to fight for power with the Jade Emperor?
General Dongmu had been conscientious and stepping on eggshells for a long time. He had not slept well for a day at all… although he did not need to sleep.
A few days ago, General Dongmu got married to a female immortal whom he had known for a long time. He had asked the Jade Emperor to give him a letter.
"His Majesty, the Jade Emperor's smile is actually so bright and clear…"
General Dongmu let out a long breath and stood up to bow to Li Changshou. "Thank you for your help, Fellow Daoist. If you have any tasks for me, I will do my best!" Li Changshou shook his head with a smile. However, he was still worried and asked about the details of what General Dongmu had done previously.
Fortunately, he had asked that question…
Li Changshou was overwhelmed with helplessness when he heard General Dongmu say "I want them all."
"Fellow Daoist, you can't have too many. The reputation of being loyal is equally important. Fellow Daoist, if you are married to a fairy today, will you accept another marriage tomorrow?"
Dong Mugong smiled and said, "Of course, I'll accept them all. It'll only be stable if I have more."
"Then, won't the writing that the Jade Emperor rewarded you with, become a joke?"
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Li Changshou sighed and continued, "To me, being overly sentimental is better than being overly promiscuous but being loyal is better than being overly sentimental… Fellow Daoist, what you are most afraid of is His Majesty thinking too much. In that case, why did you take that redundant step and shoot yourself in the foot?"
"T-this…"
General Dongmu stood up and paced back and forth, looking troubled. "I was thinking that it's safer to have more people."
"That's not what being stable is about." Li Changshou pondered and continued, "Fellow Daoist, this matter can be salvaged, but this is the last time I'm going to give you ideas regarding this matter. I should not be meeting you privately. Do you understand, Fellow Daoist?"
"Of course I understand." General Dongmu bowed and Li Changshou stood up to return the greeting.
At that moment, Li Changshou could only help Old General Dongmu make his future plans.
It was nothing more than just setting up a loyal persona. It would be best if he could ask for a title for his wife and fabricate some romantic stories that could be spread in the Heavenly Courts.
General Dongmu, who was originally only interested in cultivating the Dao and supporting the Jade Emperor, was trying his best to absorb the "knowledge" imparted to him by Li Changshou, his adviser.
Gradually, General Dongmu began to feel… enlightened…
At the end of the conversation, General Dongmu could actually draw inferences from a single point that Li Changshou mentioned.
Perhaps, that was the talent of being the previous incarnate of a pure Yang Immortal…
"I forgot to ask around and find out who General Dongmu is marrying now."
In the straw hut, Li Changshou lifted the front of his Daoist robe and stood up from the meditation cushion. He stretched slightly.
Then, he continued on his journey to the straw hut next door.
The word 'love' resulted in lots of karma…
The mighty General Dongmu, a powerful immortal of the Heavenly Courts, had accumulated countless merits and was appointed by the Sage. However, he was now uneasy because of love.
Of course, most of the uneasiness was a result of General Dongmu's authority.
His master had lost his foundation to become an immortal because of love. Now, he was depressed and refused to come out of the straw hut. He was utterly dejected.
Huh?
Why did Master… fall asleep again…
Li Changshou undid the array formation on his own. He cleared his throat and shouted into the house, "Master, I have something to discuss with you."
"Oh?"
Qi Yuan quickly opened the wooden door. Although he was full of energy, his expression and gaze were still a little gloomy. "Come in. What's the matter?"
"Master, do you know about the Three Sects' Meet?" Li Changshou smiled and asked.
Qi Yuan finally revealed a smile. Previously, Ling'e had reported the good news regarding the sect competition. He was very happy that his two disciples were that hardworking.
Naturally, Qi Yuan had also guessed that his little disciple's so-called six-levels-in-on-go-advancement should have been the exposure of her true cultivation level…
"I naturally know about the meet. Could it be that an elder has recommended Ling'e to participate?" "Why did Ling'e go?"
Li Changshou explained, "Master, there's no benefit in going to the Three Sects' Meet. The journey on the clouds is going to be a long one. It won't be a good thing to end up causing trouble because of a careless mistake."
Qi Yuan frowned.
"Disciple, you're good in everything except this. You're always only looking at the palm-sized land of our Little Qiong Peak. Going to the Three Sects' Meet would be a fight for glory in the sect and bringing fame to the Immortal Du Sect! It's a great honor to be able to attend the event with an expert in the sect. How can you talk about benefits!?!"
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
Anyway, if there were elders in the sect who recommended Ling'e, he could just pretend to be sick and ask Ling'e to stay and take care of him.
Actually, the conference was still far away. There was not a clear date and time yet. It would probably happen only in another thirty to fifty years.
"Master, let's not talk about this. I have something to ask of you today."
Seeing that his master was about to start nagging, Li Changshou quickly changed the topic and explained to his master.
And so on…
An hour later, the door of the straw hut opened and two figures walked out.
The person on the left had an ordinary, slender figure and a handsome face. His long hair was ordinarily elegant. Naturally, he was Li Changshou.
The person on the right was slightly shorter and had a middle-aged face. There was a look of dejection in his eyes, and his forehead was covered in some wrinkles that did not seem like they could be removed…
Qi Yuan restored his middle-aged appearance. He changed into a light blue robe and seemed to be in good spirits.
Li Changshou's ordinary appearance was actually a half-disguise.
Qi Yuan's ordinary appearance came from within…
Li Changshou bowed and said, "Please, Master."
Old Daoist Qi Yuan, no… he was already Daoist Priest Qi Yuan!
Daoist Priest Qi Yuan forced a smile and rode a cloud towards the sect. He was going to settle a small issue that his disciple had given him.
In his heart, he recalled what Li Changshou had said just now…
"Master, previously, I used your appearance and eliminated demons outside with Uncle-Master Jiu Wu. That might have very well caused some hidden dangers. Therefore, Master, you can't use your usual appearance when you go out. Master, why don't you return to your middle-aged appearance and carry this incense pouch that conceals your aura with you? That way, you will be safe."
Qi Yuan did not think too much about it. He acted according to his disciple's instructions and left the sect on a cloud. He headed towards the nearest town, Linhai Town…
Li Changshou chuckled in his heart.
Of course, he could not do such things in the sect. It would easily cause trouble.
Li Changshou first sent a voice transmission to Ling'e to tell her to deal with the visitors, if there were any.
Then, he hid in the secret underground chamber of the Pill Chamber and focused his attention on the three paper effigies.
A paper effigy carried an army of paper effigies and tracked his master underground.
Since his master had gone out, he had to put up a defense.
A paper effigy stared at Elder Wan Linyun. Li Changshou felt that Elder Wan Linyun might suffer some setbacks this time. The other paper effigy was naturally hiding in the pouch in his master's sleeve. He was holding two pills and waiting for the moment to appear.
Master is riding the clouds…
He's so slow.
Three days later, Daoist Priest Qi Yuan slowly landed at the north gate of Linhai Town and queued up to enter.
The group of paper effigies stopped outside the Five-Element Great Array. At that moment, his master still had the 'Human' paper effigy with him. The paper effigies would provide support.
As soon as his master entered the city, Li Changshou began to secretly search for someone who could "encourage" his master. He did not want his master to get embroiled with a new marriage. He just wanted his master to know this…
"You are still very charming and you can easily gain the favor of the female Qi Refinement cultivators."
Soon, Li Changshou realized that the Anti-Reconnoitering Pill had been triggered. He immediately found the spot where the spiritual mist was.
Why is it an old Daoist?
Li Changshou shook his head and allowed the wisp of spiritual mist to dissipate. Using the paper effigy, he continued to accompany his master.
The effects of the pills were limited. They could not be wasted easily.
Daoist Priest Qi Yuan did not think much of it. He headed straight to the street where stalls that sold spirit herbs and herbs were set up.
After his master covered a distance of about 300 feet, Li Changshou finally found the first female Essence Immortal who used her immortal senses to scrutinize his master. She looked like a young Essence Immortal who was about 24 or 25 years old.
It's you, Big Sister.
In the pouch, the paper effigy used its thin paper hand to remove the restrictions on the Flame of Heart Spirit Pill.
Daoist Priest Qi Yuan had only walked fifteen steps… "Fellow Daoist… can you wait?"
"Huh?"
Daoist Priest Qi Yuan turned around and frowned at the female Essence Immortal who had called out to him. He cupped his hands and asked, "Fellow Daoist, may I help you?"
"You." The female immortal blushed. She grabbed a handkerchief and covered her face with it. She said softly, "Can we go to a secluded place? I have something to say to you."
Qi Yuan was obviously stunned for a moment. He became vigilant. "I have nothing to say to you, Fellow Daoist."
Then, he strode forward.
"Fellow Daoist…"
The female Essence Immortal chased after him for two steps. Her mind was in a daze, but she managed to escape from the situation just now.
She thought that it was strange. When she saw the images in her heart, she quickly covered her face and left.
Li Changshou had only revealed the Flame of Heart Spirit Pill for a while and quickly sealed
Qi Yuan had just taken a few steps when he heard a gentle and soft greeting from the side.
"Fellow Daoist…"
Qi Yuan turned around and saw a valiant female Qi Refinement cultivator who was holding a sword and bowing to him.
The person said gently, "Can you accompany me to the teahouse nearby?".
"I still have important matters to attend to. My disciple is seriously injured and needs herbs. I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
Qi Yuan bowed and continued to walk forward. However, he began to suspect something
With my current looks, and my dejected and depressed temperament… how can I be so popular?
However, the fact that he had turned down the two female Qi Refinement cultivators had attracted quite a lot of attention.
After that, several beautiful figures came from the side, front, and back of the short street, one after another. "Daoist Priest, where did you come from? Where are you going?".
"Fellow Daoist, please wait for me." "Fellow Daoist, why aren't you looking at me?"
Qi Yuan was completely stunned. He could only reject them continuously. He even covered his face and walked forward with his head lowered.
What's wrong with this town?
I haven't been out in a long time. Since when have the people of the East Continent become so open-minded?
In the dark, the paper effigy that Li Changshou had entrusted his mind to wiped his "sweat".
"Hey! Fellow Daoist!"
Suddenly, he heard a greeting from someone with a hoarse voice. A metal tower appeared in front of Qi Yuan.
Qi Yuan looked up and saw a ten-feet tall "woman" in front of him. She seemed to have worked out hard and her arms were thicker than his waist, but at that moment, she was staring at him with eyes that were as big as bronze bells.
"Let's not beat around the bush. I like you. Come back to my Cave Abode and be my Dao companion!"
Qi Yuan frowned and said hurriedly, "Fellow Daoist, did you get the wrong person?".
Li Changshou frowned. He did not "burn" that female Daoist either…
Huh?
Li Changshou's attention was fixed on the paper effigy in the pouch. The corners of his lips suddenly twitched. He saw that the Flame of Heart Spirit Pill in the paper effigy's hand was burning.
At that moment… it shattered!
What is going on? It was still intact a moment ago!
Could it be that I had activated the restrictions too many times, and the medicinal properties of the pills have become unstable, so they shattered?
What happens after the pill shatters?
Normally, it seemed like there was a slight outbreak of medicinal properties… Li Changshou spread his immortal senses and his expression changed. "Master, leave quickly! Hurry and put away the pouch!"
Qi Yuan was stunned for a moment. Then, he reacted and hurriedly put the pouch back into his storage Dharma treasure in his sleeve.
At that moment, a sweet voice came from within a thousand feet. Dozens of figures looked at Qi Yuan.
"Daoist Priest…"
"Fellow Daoist…"
"Fellow Daoist!"
At the corner of the street, an old Daoist priest with a righteous expression suddenly took out a handkerchief from his sleeve. "Fellow Daoist, do you mind if I become your Dao companion? The kind that only cultivates with you."
Qi Yuan's legs trembled… "You guys, don't come over!" Boom! Boom!
A series of muffled sounds suddenly spread from the ground.
Someone shouted, "Fellow Daoists, be careful! The spiritual beasts on the Spiritual Beast Street are in a riot!"
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Chapter 132 Genuine Fake Pill
"Humans have to experience the whipping of their cultivation lives before they can stand strong in the world. Only then can they compete with the sun and moon for glory and achieve an eternally peaceful life. Cultivation cannot be smooth-sailing. Therefore, we have to try our best to avoid karma. Furthermore, there are always some tribulations brewing in this world. Therefore, we have to be strong enough and experience some hardship in advance before we can survive the tribulation…"
"Is this… the reason you got beaten up by Master for four hours, Senior Brother?"
In Li Changshou's straw hut, Ling'e could not help but laugh and cry. She frowned and looked at her senior brother who was lying on the straw bed.
The tragic scene of Senior Brother being beaten up just now was indeed the second time Ling'e had encountered something like that after entering the sect.
She did not know what was wrong with her master. He had not been that angry for a long time.
"Senior Brother, what did you do?"
"Heh, that's not important." The corners of Li Changshou's mouth twitched slightly. "Although there was a slip-up during the process, Master should have gotten himself together now."
"Huh?" Ling'e blinked, slightly confused.
Originally, Li Changshou wanted to ask his master to take a stroll in the town. Then, he would arrange for one or two female Qi Refinement cultivators with lower cultivation levels to take the initiative to strike a conversation with his master, so that his master would regain some confidence.
That way, he would not be able to incur any karma, for they would only be talking to each other. With him controlling the medicinal effects of the Flame of Heart Pill, he would not really make the two parties develop romantic feelings for each other.
Never did he expect…
The people left, embarrassment arrived and the pill shattered.
Although it was only a short moment, the scene of a group of female qi-trainers with strange things swarming towards their master was really…
It was still fresh in his memory, and he had a deep impression of it.
What surprised Li Changshou was the sudden riot of spiritual beasts…
If Li Changshou had not reacted in time, taken advantage of the chaos and rushed out of the town with his master using Earth Escape… he would perhaps have been left behind to bear the losses of the town!
Little Poor Peak could not afford it.
However, he had accidentally discovered that the Flame of Heart Pill seemed to have an unexpected effect on spiritual beasts and demonic beasts.
With that lesson learned, Li Changshou decided to temporarily seal the Flame of Heart Spirit Pill as one of his trump cards. He would use it appropriately in the future.
Indeed, he should have stopped in time after getting the Anti-Reconnoitering Pill.
However, Li Changshou's initial plan was to use the Flame of Heart to disrupt the other party's state of mind during the battle in the future and achieve the effect of defeating the enemy.
The attempt to help his master was also a "practical assessment" of the medicinal effects…
Moreover, the Flame of Heart that was shattered this time was only a grade-one Spirit Pill.
Li Changshou still had a few grade-three Spirit Pills in his hands. He did not know if they could affect the mental state of a Heaven Immortal realm "expert" during a battle.
That was not easy to test.
"Senior Brother, do you need me to rub it for you?"
"There's no need, there's no need." Li Changshou sighed and said, "This injury can heal itself at any time. This time, I was a little unstable when handling the matter. I'll stay on guard. Go accompany Little Aunt-Master. Don't let her come over. Otherwise, she will definitely be injured."
"Alright…"
Lan Ling'e turned around and left the straw hut worriedly.
Li Changshou took in a breath of cold air. He laid on the ground and silently took out a stone slate before beginning to improve the Steadiness Sutra.
A burst of laughter suddenly sounded from the straw hut next door. Li Changshou scanned it with his immortal senses and saw that his master was continuously changing into different Daoist robes. He was also beginning to exude vitality…
Although there were some twists and turns, the effects seemed to have been achieved.
In the secret underground chamber of the Pill Chamber, Li Changshou's main body smiled slightly. He looked at the paper Daoist in the straw hut who had beaten him up and began to comprehend the Dao for the day.
Ever since General Dongmu came to thank him, he had not appeared in the temple for two years.
Li Changshou was not in a hurry. He was very calm.
It would naturally be good if he could obtain the support of the Jade Emperor who had great potential to be useful. If he could not, it would be because the expostulations he had given were too vague. He would continue to go to the Heavenly Courts to earn the position as a god.
There were gains and losses in everything. That was the truth of the Heavenly Dao.
Moreover, it had only been two years. For Golden Immortals like the Jade Emperor and General Dongmu, a single seclusion and some enlightenment might not be enough for them to handle some major matters…
What made Li Changshou feel slightly relieved was that Elder Wan Linyun had returned safely from the North Continent. He had even specially invited Li Changshou over to admire the ferocious-looking poisonous insects.
Following that, Elder Wan Linyun went into seclusion to attempt creating the immortal sense poisonous pill. The two paper Daoists also stayed by Elder Wan's side. Although Li Changshou had thought about whether he should secretly provide Elder Wan Linyun with some of the Flame of Heart Spirit Pills that he had refined… Li Changshou dispelled that thought after careful consideration.
Elder Wan Linyun was quite good-looking. Besides, Li Changshou wanted to see what kind of immortal sense poisonous pills Elder Wan Linyun could refine with his poison refinement skills.
He also took a few to expand the inventory of his trump cards.
In the past two years, the days of cultivation had finally returned to their usual stability.
After Lingle and his toxic junior sister discovered the secret to improving their efficiency, the progress of the transformation of the spiritual beast enclosure was very pleasant. They completed it within just a year.
Li Changshou waved his hand and spared the scolding
After the spiritual beast enclosure was completed, Youqin Xuanya felt that she had wasted too much time on cultivation. She also returned to her Cave Abode to cultivate for a long time.
In terms of self-control, Youqin Xuanya's ability was not bad. She had merely been struck by Aunt-Master Jiu Jiu's magical technique previously.
Recently, Li Changshou actually wanted to ask Jiu Jiu a question…
She spent every day getting drunk in the Little Qiong Peak. What was the point of creating defensive array formations with all of the savings that she had accumulated over a thousand years?
However, Jiu Jiu's cultivation had always been that way. Whenever she gained enlightenment, it would last her for hundreds of years.
It was indeed the true meaning of the Inaction Sutra.
Jiu Jiu's overall cultivation progress was thirty to forty percent faster than the other Qi Refinement cultivators of the same age who lived in seclusion every day.
However, it was too difficult to achieve inaction. Half of the reason for Aunt-Master Jiu Jiu's inaction was the fact that she often drank too much.
There was not much going on in the Immortal Downpour Peak. Kuai Si's disappearance did not affect the Immortal Downpour Peak much.
Throughout the Immortal Downpour Peak, from the widow to the disciples, all of them had seen Kuai Si's death. They had seen him fight fiercely with others, but he had unfortunately been killed…
That saved Li Changshou a lot of effort. He decided to monitor the Immortal Downpour Peak for another three hundred years.
If no one mentioned that matter again, he would forget it.
If anyone else mentioned it again… Li Changshou could only plan again and end that karma.
Li Changshou had originally thought that the peaceful period of time would last until the opening of the Three Sects' Meet in the Middle Continent. Therefore, he placed his focus on comprehending the Dao and improving the Qi-Calming Turtle Breathing Mantra.
He did not expect that the calmness only lasted for two years…
On that day, Jiu Wu rode a cloud and rushed over from Pill Tripod Peak. Li Changshou was immediately alarmed.
He had clearly taken away two bottles of Ambition Pills half a month ago. It was not the day to "fulfill the order" yet.
"Changshou! Quick! Something happened!" "Oh?" Li Changshou walked out of the Pill Chamber. "Uncle-Master, speak slowly."
Jiu Wu said anxiously, "Something happened to the Ambition Pill! After an elder in the Heaven Immortal realm ate the Ambition Pill, his mind was in a mess and he began behaving insanely.
At this moment, he is being treated by the elders at Pill Tripod Peak!"
Li Changshou frowned and immediately sensed that something was amiss.
He was the one who refined the Ambition Pill. Every medicinal ingredient was processed by him. He had checked the medicinal properties of every pill in detail.
Moreover, almost all the elders who had Dao companions in the sect had used them in the past few years. There were also some old Perfected Immortals who used them to stimulate their aged mentalities…
The pill only had the effect of giving the users "vivid imagination" and "waves of emotions". Besides, after Li Changshou improved the pills, he specially reduced the usage of Love Stone and Love Water.
Jiu Wu said, "This matter has already alarmed the Grand Elder. What should we do?"
"Uncle-Master, are you sure that he ended up like that because he ate our Ambition Pill?"
"From what this elder said, it is indeed so…"
"Let's go and take a look."
Li Changshou's expression turned solemn. He jumped onto Uncle-Master Jiu Wu's cloud and the two of them left Little Qiong Peak together. They headed towards Pill Tripod Peak.
Along the way on the cloud, Li Changshou's mind kept spinning. He had already used his immortal senses to observe the various parts of Pill Tripod Peak. He was analyzing in his heart that there was a possibility that someone was plotting against him.
After he jumped down from the clouds and gave Jiu Wu a few words of advice, he headed to a pavilion where seven or eight old Daoists had gathered.
Thankfully, Elder Wan Linyun was also there. That saved Li Changshou a lot of trouble.
Jiu Wu said, "Disciple-Nephew Changshou is here!"
The old Daoists in front immediately turned around and looked over. Most of them had worried expressions on their faces. Some of them were holding an Ambition Pill in their hands. They were probably analyzing the medicinal properties inside.
A middle-aged Daoist, whose clothes were in a mess, was sitting in a circular chair. He lowered his head and slept.
Li Changshou immediately captured a hint of the Intoxicating Soul Powder. It should have been Old Master Wan Linyun who had knocked that person unconscious.
"Changshou, do you have an antidote for the Ambition Pill?"
"I may have consumed an Ambition Pill before, but I was safe. Why is there such a hidden danger?"
"Elders, don't be anxious." Li Changshou bowed and said, "Can you let me take a look at this elder's condition in detail? Although my cultivation level is low and my Dao in alchemy is insufficient, this Ambition Pill was refined by me. Perhaps I can see something." Elder Wan Linyun said, "Let Changshou take a look."
The other elders immediately made way for Li Changshou. He bowed and walked past the elders.
One of the reasons was that he wanted to be careful. He ought to put on his best etiquette too.
Li Changshou did not reveal his immortal power. Instead, he placed a hand on the unconscious elder's arm and calmed himself down to sense it.
Very quickly, Li Changshou got an idea and turned to look at Jiu Wu.
"Uncle-Master, did you tell them that they can't take other pills that have similar medicinal properties within three days of consuming the Ambition Pill?". Jiu Wu nodded immediately and answered, "Disciple-Nephew, I have not forgotten anything that you have instructed me about."
Li Changshou nodded slightly and said, "Elders, please bear witness and help me search this elder's storage Dharma treasure. I want to see if there are any remnants of the Ambition Pill."
Without waiting for the others to speak, Elder Wan Linyun took a step forward and said, "Let me do it."
The other elders could only swallow their words.
The sullen-faced tyrant of the peak was currently frightening them.
Although it was rather rude to search other people's storage Dharma treasures and forcefully open them as that might damage the restrictions on them, Li Changshou knew that he had to explain the matter clearly at this moment to prevent himself from being blamed for no reason.
Soon, Elder Wan Linyun unlocked that elder's storage Dharma treasure. After searching for a while, he took out a jade bottle and poured out three light-blue pills.
Li Changshou grabbed one of the pills and pinched his fingertips. Then, he shook his head and took two steps back without saying anything
The other elders immediately walked forward and checked the medicinal properties of the remaining two pills. They deduced what kind of "performance" the pills would have. Soon, their expressions changed slightly… "Who refined this pill?"
"They seem to be no different from the Ambition Pill. However, the Ambition Pill refined by Disciple-Nephew Changshou has mild and neutral medicinal properties. Why do these two pills seem like they are evil?"
Elder Wan Linyun sneered and was about to wake the unconscious elder.
It was not easy for him to have a junior that he liked, but the latter had been framed! "Elder!"
Li Changshou hurriedly shouted, "Elder, don't be in a rush."
Elder Wan said calmly, "How can we not be anxious about this? Those who refined those pills recklessly have harmed quite a lot of people. They have even harmed your reputation for no reason!"
Li Changshou smiled bitterly. He secretly observed the expressions of the elders present and sighed.
"This matter should not be publicized. The person who refined this pill must be a senior in the sect. It's also because my cultivation level is too low and I did not produce that many Ambition Pills. That's why a senior decided to analyze the pill formula and refine it on his own. I have never thought of using the Ambition Pills to reap profits and gain fame. I initially just wanted to give it to Uncle-Master Jiu Wu to help him strengthen his ambitions. After that, Uncle-Master Jiu Wu offered the Ambition Pills to the elders. In fact, I had spent a lot of effort on this pill, which caused me to neglect my cultivation. However, this pill was not easy to refine. Therefore, the root of the problem lies with me."
Elder Wan Linyun frowned. Just as he was about to speak, Li Changshou added,
"I will be with Uncle-Master Jiu Wu in a while. I will offer the Ambition Pills to the Hundred Mortal Hall. From now on, it will be distributed by the sect.
"Elders, please help me secretly tell the other elders who want to use the Ambition Pills to not look for Uncle-Master Jiu Wu from now on. They can just go to the Hundred Mortal Hall to look for some pills.
There are still pills that I have to refine in my furnace. I'll take my leave first."
With that, Li Changshou bowed and left the hall.
Only then did the elders regain their senses and hurriedly shouted, "Changshou, don't be angry about this. We will definitely give you an explanation."
"Changshou, don't give the pills to the Hundred Mortal Hall…"
Li Changshou did not even look back.
Together with that scene, he displayed the pride and arrogance of a young man who refined pills.
"Hmph!"
The bronze staff in Elder Wan Linyun's hand was smashed against the ground. The other elders trembled again. "After living for tens of thousands of years, you people are still inferior to a junior! If I find out who refined these fake pills to harm others, I will definitely not let him off!"
On the other side, Li Changshou had just flown out of Pill Tripod Peak on his cloud when Jiu Wu rushed up from behind.
However, before Jiu Wu could speak, Li Changshou said softly, "Uncle-Master Jiu Wu, I remember that there is an executive in Pill Tripod Peak called Liu Feixian…"
"That's right. What's wrong?"
"Uncle-Master, come closer…"
Li Changshou bent down and muttered into Jiu Wu's ear.
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Chapter 133 Little Qiong Peak's Wandering Plan
On the fourth day of his return from Pill Tripod Peak, Li Changshou was in the secret underground chamber of Little Qiong Peak.
If this continues, the Immortal Du Sect will collapse sooner or later.
Li Changshou sat on the chair behind the desk. He tapped his fingers on the table as he slowly calculated in his heart.
If Ling'e saw that situation, she would probably immediately tell him honestly about the series of problems that she had while slacking during the transformation process of the spiritual beast enclosure.
It was the special expression that Li Changshou often had when he was thinking about something major… All of a sudden, Li Changshou's eyelids twitched. He slightly stopped himself in his train of thought and paused the rhythmic tapping of his fingers
His immortal senses captured that Aunt-Master Jiu Jiu was sitting on a large gourd and carrying the Spiked Mace. She was humming, "Senior Brother is calling me to patrol the mountain-" She then left the Little Qiong Peak and flew towards the mountain gate.
Li Changshou naturally knew that Aunt-Master Jiu Jiu had received a letter from Uncle-Master Jiu Wu and hence was rushing over to help him…
She cared about someone's mental health.
If necessary, she could also make the other party unhealthy.
According to Li Changshou's previous arrangements, Uncle-Master Jiu Wu had already invited the Perfected Immortal Liu Feixian out of the sect…
Although Uncle-Master Jiu Wu was also good at using Poison Arrays to deal with enemies, Aunt-Master Jiu Jiu had to go with him. There was no harm in being prepared.
Why did Li Changshou think of Liu Feixian immediately?
It was because Elder Wan Linyun had mentioned previously that he had obtained an Ambition Pill from Liu Feixian.
The Ambition Pill that Li Changshou refined was known to all. They were all prepared for the seniors of the older generation who had needs in that aspect. Why would Liu Feixian have the Ambition Pill?
That was enough to trigger him to trick him.
Half a day later, Jiu Wu and Jiu Jiu returned on a cloud. Jiu Jiu's Spiked Mace was covered in blood…
After entering the sect, Jiu Wu rushed to Little Qiong Peak.
Jiu Jiu hesitated for a while. In the end, she chose to return to her own place on the Heaven-Breaking Peak and cultivate for a few days.
It would be a waste if she did not use her luxurious set of defensive arrays.
No matter what, she had to sleep there a few more times to recover her capital!
When Jiu Wu arrived at the Pill Chamber, Li Changshou's true body did not appear. He merely used a paper effigy to receive him. The moment they met, Jiu Wu said angrily, "It was Liu Feixian who did it!
This fellow is bad at alchemy. I don't know how he found out about the Love Stone!
He then followed the formula that he had analyzed and refined it. In the end, he obtained an evil pill!"
Li Changshou asked, "Uncle-Master, don't be angry." Li Changshou smiled and said, "It just so happens that I have this chance to extricate myself from the matter regarding the Ambition Pill. Did you hurt Liu Feixian, Uncle-Master?"
Jiu Wu sighed and said, "Ah, I've known him for over a thousand years. I didn't hurt him, but according to what you said, I scared him and he told me everything." Li Changshou nodded slowly. The two of them continued to discuss how to hand over the Ambition Pill to the Hundred Mortal Hall.
From now on, Li Changshou would not provide too many Ambition Pills. He would provide only twenty pills a year, as a token for his Uncle-Master Jiu Wu and the other seniors in the sect.
"However, I can't split the proceeds equally with you anymore, Uncle-Master," Li Changshou said regretfully.
Jiu Wu smiled and said, "All these years, it was all thanks to you. At this point, it is actually a good thing to end things. After all, most of the elders who truly had those needs, have already used the Ambition Pill. That Liu Feixian…"
Li Changshou asked, "Uncle-Master, did you deal with him comprehensively?"
"Little Jiu was a little ruthless but everything else was fine. He merely sustained some superficial wounds."
Jiu Wu said, "Changshou, don't worry. He has already sworn an oath to the Great Dao. Everything is comprehensive and I left no stones unturned. Later, Liu Feixian will look for the Sect Leader, but…"
"But what? Uncle-Master, if you have something to say, just say it."
Jiu Wu pondered for a while and asked, "Reorganizing the sect sounds simple, but how exactly do we do it? Besides, what benefits would it bring to us? Why do you insist that Liu Feixian use this matter to make up for his mistakes?".
Li Changshou felt slightly gratified that his Uncle-Master Jiu Wu could think that way. He had already achieved the initial success in the Great Dao!
Li Changshou suddenly thought of the few words that his master often said.
"Uncle-Master, the Immortal Du Sect came before Little Qiong Peak.
Therefore, the Little Qiong Peak will be prosperous if the Immortal Du Sect is prosperous."
Jiu Wu came to a realization. His big eyes were filled with admiration under his thick eyebrows.
"Uncle-Master, you're too narrow-minded!"
Li Changshou smiled and continued to chat with Jiu Wu about the other matters in the sect.
After sending Jiu Wu off, Li Changshou felt a little emotional.
When it comes to Dao companions, the habits of the people in the sect are almost becoming a chronic ailment…
Although it was the work of the superiors, the habits were formed by the elders in the beginning. There was also an unreliable big shot who secretly intervened and interfered with the marriage of the people under Ren School.
However, if that continued, there would only be negative effects and no benefits.
Humans only have so much energy. How can they guarantee their cultivation progress if they expend all their energy on romantic relationships?
Unless the sect obtained a few sets of superior Yin-Yang Daoist techniques, which would be given to the disciples who became Dao partners. Each pair would receive a set for free when they registered their marriage in the Hundred Mortal Hall…
However, it was just like the poison and escape techniques. A dual cultivation technique was also difficult to achieve.
It was the same in the Primordial World where spiritual energy was abundant. The Qi Refinement cultivators were proud of their treasures, mystical abilities, and foundation, but they kept degrading their dual cultivation, poison, and escape techniques.
Li Changshou felt wronged for the poison and escape techniques.
He did not think that there was anything special about dual-cultivation and complementary techniques.
Li Changshou had indeed wanted to use the Ambition Pill to conceal his wealth in the sect and expand Little Qiong Peak's defensive array formation. He had benefited greatly in the past few years.
However, after the "fake pill" incident, Li Changshou realized that the Ambition Pill had already begun to shake the foundation of the Immortal Du Sect.
The foundation of the Immortal Du Sect was not the disciples of the sect. It was the number of cultivators who were in the Heaven Immortal realm and the possibility of them breaking through to the Golden Immortal realm.
It was a sect with strong elders who would definitely stay and disciples who might leave.
It was the most important thing for the Immortal Du Sect to stay prosperous and thrive for a long time, in order for him to stay in the sect safely.
"At the end of the day, I'm worrying for nothing."
Come to think of it, the Sect Leader had fallen ill after cultivating the 'Heng' technique. I wonder how he's recovering.
Uh, Li Changshou suddenly realized that in the past, he had been worried about the Sect Leader, and gradually, he started worrying about things that the Sect Leader did not worry about.
Now, he was even worried about the Sect Leader himself…
Li Changshou did not know whether to laugh or cry. He did not feel tired. After all, it was all for his own life.
If the Dao companion habits and the members of the sect's penchant for pleasure could not be suppressed, it would be meaningless for his Little Qiong Peak to continue surviving while the other peaks declined on their own.
An immortal sect could not live forever.
However, at least before he could protect himself, the Immortal Du Sect could not weaken.
Therefore, Li Changshou had been thinking about that issue for the past few years.
"What should I do to make my fellow disciples be more careful and hardworking?"
After thinking about it, he felt that it was ultimately very difficult.
Therefore, Li Changshou made up his mind to make use of the matter regarding the fake pill. He decided to go ahead with the mistake and "contribute selflessly" again without any selfish reasons.
After all, according to Li Changshou's plan, he had to hide in the Immortal Du Sect for a long time.
He had to restructure the practices in the sect!
However, he could not step in…
Two days later, Liu Feixian, who had recovered from his external injuries, returned on a cloud.
The Perfected Immortal executive had a slightly plump face and was in a daze. When he reached the gate, he merely bowed courteously. After some hesitation, he entered the immortal sect.
The leader of the guards… The old immortal guarding the door smiled and said, "Disciple-Nephew Liu, you don't look too well. What happened?"
"I have something on my mind. Thank you for your concern, Uncle-Master." Liu Feixian laughed bitterly and bowed. Then, he lowered his head and headed towards the Heaven-Breaking Peak.
He had just flown away on a cloud and spread his immortal senses when he heard the few Perfected Immortals guarding the door chatting…
"I wonder who's so wicked as to refine a fake Ambition Pill! Little Wu had no choice but to hand over the Ambition Pill to the Hundred Mortal Hall."
"How can it be that easy? When will it be our turn?"
"Hey, I really want to capture that fellow who had been refining fake pills and beat him up to vent my anger! I've already agreed to do it with my senior sister!"
Hence, Liu Feixian lifted his hips and sucked in his abdomen to ride quickly on the clouds.
When he arrived in the Immortal Du Hall, Liu Feixian paced around for a while. Suddenly, he rushed to the front of the restrictions of the hall and knelt there with his legs bent. He looked up and shouted, "Sect Leader! I'm Liu Feixian, an executive of the sect and I'd like to see you!
JAfter hearing that, two elders from the main hall walked out.
One of them said warmly, "The Sect Leader is in seclusion. What do you want? If it's really an important matter, tell me first. I can go and wake Sect Leader up."
"This…"
Liu Feixian said firmly, "Elders, this matter is very important. I want to speak to the Sect Leader in person."
"Oh?" The two elders looked at each other and immediately shook their heads. "According to the sect rules, the elders of the executive hall must relay the message. The Sect Leader is responsible for the safety of the Immortal Sect but his daily cultivation is also very important."
"Tell us what it's about first!"
"I… I…"
Liu Feixian rolled his eyes and recalled Jiu Wu's instructions. Suddenly, he raised his head and cried, "I have bled for the Immortal Du Sect. I have fought for the Immortal Du Sect. I want to see the Sect Leader!"
The two elders frowned and were about to capture Liu Feixian when they heard a few coughs…
The Sect Leader Daoist Wuyou's voice echoed in their ears.
"Why are you crying? Come in." Liu Feixian touched his face and hurriedly got up. He rushed into the main hall in two steps…
Under Little Qiong Peak, Li Changshou used his immortal senses to observe the place and did not continue to look further.
At that moment, he did not dare to probe the surroundings of the Golden Immortals, especially the main hall of the sect.
What happened next was part of Li Changshou's plan. Executive Liu of Danding Peak, who was unwilling to reveal his name, cried and complained to the Sect Leader. He felt upset about the system of Dao companions in the sect and he feels that Dao companionship has a huge impact on the cultivation of the disciples in the sect. He requested for the Sect Leader to start a new system and emphasize on 'Great Cultivation'.
The Sect Leader, Daoist Wuyou, accepted the advice and commended the executive. Then, he gathered the Peak Leaders and elders to discuss the matter.
Immediately after, the Immortal Du Sect began a grand and vigorous reorganization…
However, half of the subsequent developments were beyond Li Changshou's expectations.
Due to the fact that there were many Dao companions in the sect, the reorganization of the sect was maintained for three months. It then ended without any problems.
The person who suggested that idea was Liu Feixian of Pill Tripod Peak. Recently, he had been beaten up several times and hence, was heavily protected by the elders.
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
Alright, take it that I had wasted my efforts.
Indeed, I cannot force others.
To be safe, Li Changshou began to make some changes to the long-term plan for refining Little Qiong Peak into a treasure.
From today onwards, I will slowly construct the outer array formations of Little Qiong Peak. With the foundation of the current core array formation, the Little Qiong Peak will be stabilized.
Then, when necessary, I will activate… the Wandering Little Qiong Peak plan!
In the hidden Cave Abode near the "spiritual mountain" in the Aparagodānīya Continent Prefecture, a golden ray of light enveloped the enchanting figure that was lying on the bed, illuminating the cave.
As the golden light dissipated, Daoist Wen Jing slowly opened her narrow, phoenix-like eyes and muttered softly, "Second Sect Master, don't worry. I will definitely do my best."
An obscure wisp of Dao runes slowly dissipated around Daoist Wen Jing.
Following that, Daoist Wen Jing sat up and casually pulled out a long robe that she then put on herself. Then, she walked to the lotus pond in the cave.
I can finally see my children again…
Daoist Wen Jing smiled coldly.
The Saint was high and mighty. He could kill her at any time, but he was still wary of her.
He had asked her to plot against the Dragon Palaces of the West Ocean and the South Ocean this time, but he had only given her one-third of the clansmen…
"Although the dragon race has declined, they cannot be underestimated. If you want me to put pressure on them and let the Western Sect expiate the dragons, you really are putting my children's lives at stake."
Daoist Wen Jing muttered to herself.
The matter this time was different from what they had planned against the Immortal Du Sect previously. She had to plan carefully. For her, the previous plan was just a lift of her finger. However, the results were a little scary and she was almost exposed in front of the Eldest Senior Brother of Ren School.
If I were to plot against the dragon race now, it should not have anything to do with the Three Sects of the Dao Sect. The dragon race and the Dao Sect do not have any dealings with each other. I should not have to meet that frightening Eldest Senior Brother again.
Thinking about that, the corners of Daoist Wen Jing's mouth twitched.
It's really rare to see a disciple of a Saint who can make me worry for so long.
Hmph!
As for the person who destroyed my puppets, you have already piqued my interest.
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Chapter 134 I… Have a Fellow Daoist
Without the Ambition Pill, the amount of money he earned was instantly reduced by half.
Li Changshou looked at the array formation design that he had just completed. He roughly estimated the quantity, quality, and value of the materials used to refine the array foundation. He could not help but mutter to himself for a while.
The ultimate long-term plan was to transform Little Qiong Peak into a Dharma treasure and a mobile abode that combined attack, defense, residence, and entertainment.
At present, the path of turning Little Qiong Peak into a Dharma treasure was divided into three steps.
In order to be safe, the first step would be to create a mobile complex array formation that could kill, defend, and achieve the most basic requirement of Dharma treasure transformation, which was rather important.
Since his immortal power was not enough for him to refine the entire Little Qiong Peak, he could only rely on the Cosmic Array Formation to make up for it. On the other hand, the Cosmic Dao had high requirements for the basic strength of the array formation…
Li Changshou did a quick calculation.
"If I rely only on the monthly allowance that I, Master, and Junior Sister get, and the fixed quota that is given to Little Qiong Peak, I will probably need another thirty… thousand years. If I were to rely on the speed at which pills are sold in the town, it would take over a thousand years…"
A thousand years may not be considered long given his current lifespan, and the Immortal Du Sect would not collapse within a thousand
years.
However, Li Changshou still wanted to complete it as soon as possible so that he could feel more secure.
Hence, Li Changshou spent half a day developing a few money-making methods that would allow him to earn without having to leave the sect, expose his trump cards, or affect the harmony in the sect.
However, Li Changshou dispelled a few of his ideas.
For example, 'Little Qiong Peak Trapping Array and Enchantment Array' and 'Little Qiong Peak Barbecue Mountain Villa' would affect the cultivation of his junior sister and master.
In the end, Li Changshou only kept one of the plans, which had the smallest impact and the least benefits. He casually made the items used for this plan and placed them beside the lake of the Little Qiong Peak…
He thought that he had not wasted that half of his day.
There was a wooden box that was half a meter tall. He opened it from the side and saw a wooden carving of a "big-bellied cat" inside. He could not be bothered to paint it.
There was a wooden tablet beside the wooden box. There were some lines on it.
"This item is known as the Immortal Cat Divination Barrel. However, in reality, it would give a suggestion based on what you say. Before you use it, please throw Spirit Stones, Dharma treasures, pills, and other valuable items into the Immortal Cat's mouth. The bamboo lots that have countermeasures written on them, will appear below the wooden chest.
Note: Usage would automatically mean acceptance of the relevant terms of use of 'Little Qiong Peak Countermeasure Barrel'. For the time being, there will be no refund service.
With respect, the Peak Leader of Little Qiong Peak, Qi Yuan."
Who would fall for this?
Li Changshou shook his head and secretly left a small piece of spider web in the wooden box. Then, he floated away and returned to the Pill Chamber to continue refining pills and comprehending the Dao.
There were some intricate designs on the interior of the wooden bucket. There were forty-nine bamboo slips inside. Each bamboo slip had the phrases 'not too bad' or 'ambitious' written on it.
"I really don't have the talent to deceive others."
Li Changshou sighed and activated the pitch-black Pill Furnace. Then, he placed the herbs that he had previously arranged into it.
Half a day later… Li Changshou suddenly got an idea and the image of the wooden bucket appeared in his mind.
A small head leaned over. Her features were exquisite and her face was attractive. She had short, light-brown-colored hair and was scrutinizing the wooden cat inside.
Li Changshou could not react because he was suddenly looking at her face from a close distance.
However, the other party had changed her position from bending over to standing up straight. Her tight linen blouse…
Aunt-Master Jiu!
At the same time, Li Changshou's Wind Speech Incantation also allowed him to hear Little Aunt-Master's murmurs…
"A countermeasure barrel? Who are you trying to bluff? Do you think that you can take someone else's Spirit Stones with just this?"
Little Aunt-Master chuckled. She picked up a random stone and threw it into the wooden cat's mouth.
Then, she said seriously, "Countermeasure Barrel, listen up. I have a small problem now. How can I obtain more wine, delicacies, and handsome men!?!
Well… I can take back the last one."
Li Changshou smiled and squinted. With a thought, he activated the miniature array formation in the wooden barrel. A bamboo slip shot out from the hole under the wooden barrel and was caught by Jiu Jiu.
Jiu Jiu looked at the words on it and read softly, "There are many doubts in your heart but the answer lies at the bottom of your heart. Do not forget who gave you everything that you have. Treasure it?"
Jiu Jiu blinked and mumbled, "That's interesting."
She flipped the bamboo slip and took a look, only to see that there was a line written on it
"Please don't take this away. Place it back into the hole at the side of the bucket." Then, she stuffed the bamboo slip back.
She naturally could not recognize that it was Qi Yuan's handwriting.
Jiu Jiu thought for a while and took out a Spirit Stone that was about to run out of spiritual energy and threw it into the big-bellied cat's mouth.
Then, Jiu Jiu said, "I'll ask you another question. Recently, I've been listening to Sixth Senior Sister and Fourth Senior Sister complaining about their Dao companions. Is it a good thing or a bad thing to have a Dao companion?" Li Changshou, who was in the Pill Chamber, thought for a while. With a flick of his finger, the miniature array formation shot out another bamboo slip.
Jiu Jiu held it and read softly, "The Immortal Path is ethereal, and the Dao of humans is clear. You will have to part ways in the end, be it mortals and immortals. Why should you be troubled… Oh, that sounds so reasonable! This thing is quite efficacious."
After pondering for a while, Jiu Jiu turned her head and looked around. She set up a soundproof barrier around her. This time, she took out a high-quality jade and carefully placed it in the countermeasure barrel.
Pa! Pa!
She put her palms together and took a deep breath before exhaling again.
"So, Immortal Cat. I have a fellow Daoist… As for her, she owes a nephew who is much younger than her in terms of age and seniority, a lot of favors. She doesn't know how to repay them at all. What should she do?"
Li Changshou could not help but laugh silently. For the sake of that piece of beautiful jade, he gave her a "positive" bamboo lot.
"Stay free and carefree, without any obstacles or worries. Since you've already stepped onto the Immortal Path, why should you worry about the unknown?".
Jiu Jiu stood there and experienced it for a while. Then, a look of realization appeared on her face. She bowed to the Immortal Cat seriously, then turned around and left with joy written all over her face.
I think only Little Aunt-Master would fall for this trick because she's drunk too much… ahem.
Li Changshou chuckled in his heart. That piece of jade was not bad. He could exchange it for some precious materials later.
However, what Li Changshou did not expect was…
Two days later, Jiu Jiu pulled Jiu Lu'er over…
Jiu Lu'er was also troubled. She asked about her own marriage, but she said, "I have a fellow Daoist…"
Li Changshou naturally could not be an evil person.
The bamboo slip that he gave her was to persuade her to relax and spend more time on cultivation. As long as she was confident, there would be no problems in the world.
Jiu Lu'er pondered for a while and immediately smiled sweetly. She bowed to the Immortal Cat and left.
The revenue he got this time was not bad as Jiu Lu'er contributed a few large Spirit Stones.
In the next half a month, four Jiu Immortals arrived one after another. Five to six Perfected Immortals from the Heaven-Breaking Peak who were familiar with them also showed up. Li Changshou had accepted more than a hundred Spirit Stones and spirit jades for no reason.
It was almost a month's worth of monthly allowance…
Furthermore, every time those people left in satisfaction, they actually did not obtain anything. They only used that method to confirm their thoughts. Li Changshou did not get any karma.
Is this method really feasible?
It was not difficult for him to spend some time and energy on it by putting some of his attention on it every now and then.
Li Changshou was also a little surprised. He made 360 bamboo lots overnight and expanded the wooden barrel. He also set up the array formations and restrictions inside to make them more exquisite.
The content on the bamboo slip was not complicated, nor did it have any practical meaning. It could be understood directly or oppositely. One can also have a more inclined understanding
The deciphering would depend on which answer the person who was seeking advice, was inclined towards.
Li Changshou prepared three bamboo lots for those people who were suspicious and had doubts which they wanted to clear by drawing lots.
The first type was something like "You will get help from a benefactor along the path ahead."
The second type was "Take a step back and you will see how vast the world is."
The third type was (You still have to do some soul-searching…]
As a result, a barrel that was more suited to perfection was quickly completed. There were also one or two people who would visit to ask for advice every day.
Li Changshou moved the barrel to the forest behind the Little Qiong Peak so that he would not disturb his master's cultivation.
What was interesting to Li Changshou was that most people who were there to seek advice would say, "I… have a fellow Daoist…"
Half a month later…
When it was almost evening, a figure that Li Changshou was familiar with appeared in front of the barrel.
She was wearing an icy-blue dress. She was extremely beautiful but did not smile. Without a doubt, she was Youqin Xuanya.
When he first saw her, Li Changshou thought that she was there to cause trouble. However, Youqin Xuanya quickly did a few familiar-looking moves…
She looked around and set up a barrier. She then took a deep breath and… tossed two Immortal Spirit Stones into the barrel!
Li Changshou, who was in the midst of refining pills, could not help but reveal a serious expression. The Immortal Spirit Stone was extremely valuable. He wondered, What major problem does Toxic Junior Sister have?
However, what Li Changshou did not expect was…
"Immortal Cat, I… I have a fellow Daoist."
Youqin Xuanya said softly, "I don't know what's wrong with her. Recently, she would occasionally feel uneasy. A senior brother's figure appeared in her heart. Whenever she had some free time after cultivating the Dao, the first thing she would do is to go near her senior brother. Although she might not be able to see him, she would be more at ease as long as she's near him. My fellow Daoist admires that senior brother very much and treats him as her role model. However, her master… said that she might have fallen in love with him. That confused her. Immortal Cat, what should she do?"
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
He wanted to make use of that opportunity to hint Youqin Xuanya not to waste her time on him.
Li Changshou quickly picked one of the bamboo lots and flicked it out using the array formation.
"The Immortal Path is a beautiful thing. There's no need to be restricted by your appearance. You will be able to obtain a good fortune in the Ming Dynasty. You will be able to talk about the Great Dao."
After Youqin Xuanya finished reading the words on the bamboo lot, she looked like she was deep in thought.
She quickly understood something and smiled in relief. She bowed to the big-bellied Immortal Cat.
"Thank you for your guidance, Immortal Cat." Then, she turned around and rode on a cloud. With a smile, she flew towards the chess cards that she had personally made… ahem, the royal casino.
"Toxic Junior Sister should have understood something."
Li Changshou pondered for a while. The bamboo lot did not have any ambiguity. It meant that she should cultivate well and pass the Great Dao and that there were even more beautiful scenery ahead.
However, Youqin Xuanya's thoughts had always been different and unique. Li Changshou did not know if his bamboo lots would be effective either…
Half a day later, Jiu Wu floated over with a frown.
That Uncle-Master did not ask for any advice. Instead, he circled the item twice.
Then, he understood something and smiled. "This thing that Little Changshou is doing is not bad. It's also a good thing that he can take the initiative to help the sect. He didn't waste that scheming little brain of his."
Li Changshou could not help but say via voice transmission, "Uncle-Master, I can hear you."
"Ahem, Uncle-Master is busy. I have something to do. I'm here on behalf of the Hundred Mortal Hall to take a look. I'll go back and report to them."
After saying that, Jiu Wu hurriedly ran away.
With Uncle-Master Jiu Wu helping him with the Hundred Mortal Hall, the countermeasure barrel was properly preserved.
In the following days, there would be one or two people visiting the place to ask questions. Most of them were from Heaven-Breaking Peak.
The reputation of the countermeasure barrel had yet to spread.
Li Changshou's gains were considerable.
After all, it was a business that did not require any capital. He could only rely on one bamboo lot. It was similar to the divination lots in the temples in the South Ocean Sea God Temple.
Li Changshou quickly thought of a new idea for creating wealth.
He set up a simple isolation array formation around the bucket. Each time, one only needed to place five Spirit Stones in the wooden box to activate the array formation. That would keep the array formation running for an hour!
Li Changshou could earn four of the five Spirit Stones in the box.
Of course, he also left an alternative for himself. He could hear anything the people said to the Immortal Cat.
Two months later, Liu Feixian, who looked depressed and distracted, floated over. He looked around and saw that there was no one around. He then took out five Spirit Stones and placed them in the wooden box before activating the array formation.
The Perfected Immortal executive of Danding Peak, who was considered a little chubby in the world of immortals, sighed silently. He took out two bottles of pills and placed them in the Immortal Cat's mouth.
"Junior Brother Qi Yuan… Oh no, Immortal Cat. I… have a fellow Daoist. He had done something foolish previously. He was greedy and got into a mishap. Now, whenever he walks on the road, he would be beaten up from time to time. Once, he ended up falling asleep for no reason when he was cultivating in his Cave Abode. When he woke up, he was tied to a tree, stark naked…"
"My fellow Daoist knows that he has done something wrong. He sincerely wants to salvage the situation. However, he can't rest assured and stay in cultivation after suffering like that. What should he do?"
Li Changshou could not help but laugh. He flicked his finger and gave him an encouraging bamboo lot.
However, Li Changshou frowned subconsciously the moment he finished.
Li Changshou reckoned that the urge he felt must be because something happened in the Sea God Sect of the South Ocean. This time, Li Changshou's heart turned red.
A bloody glow lingered…
He pinched his fingers to deduce…
It was an ominous sign!
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Chapter 135 Blind Frogs Meet Dead Mosquitoes
It's tough being a Sect Master.
Li Changshou could only temporarily hang the wooden sign that stated the Immortal Cat was not in. He sat in the Pill Chamber and deduced in his head.
What he sensed this time was an ominous sign accompanied by bloodshed.
Why did he feel that way?
Li Changshou could not be sure either. He could understand it as the protection of the Heavenly Dao to those who were protected by merit.
If he had thought about it more, he could see it as a possibility that the Saint of Ren School had given him a push.
Sitting in the Pill Chamber, Li Changshou put on a cultivation stance. He counted the power of incense and karma on his body and gathered it around his Essence Soul, before making a thin… pair of briefs.
There was no choice. He did not have much incense offerings now. He had not accumulated enough and furthermore, his essence soul did not have any vital parts. It was a complete sublimation of his soul.
To put on clothes for the essence soul paper effigy, he naturally had to start from the first piece of clothing. He could not wear socks first…
Back to the main topic.
Li Changshou first used his senses of the statue to carefully investigate the situation of the entire South Ocean Sea God Sect.
Everything was stable and there was no disaster.
A large area on the South Ocean Coast of the South Continent and a small area on the East Ocean Coast were popular places for offering incense to the South Ocean Sea God Sect.
There were more than ten dragon experts stationed in various locations, together with two Golden Immortals and twelve immortals who were at the peak of the Heaven Immortal realm. They were Guardians of the South Ocean Sea God Sect and could also obtain some incense offerings.
Li Changshou would not let them put in the effort for nothing, although the main task of the dragon race was to protect the Second Prince of the East Ocean Dragon Palace, Ao Yi.
Could this ominous sign be about the Heavenly Courts?'
Now, the South Ocean Sea God Sect is about to be conferred by the Heavenly Courts, and there are only one or two hundred years left before then. The Jade Emperor had already spoken about it in the Lingxiao Treasure Hall…
Is there really someone who does not want to see the Heavenly Courts grow stronger and wants to lay a finger on the South Ocean Sea God Sect?
It does not make sense. Going against the Heavenly Courts is going against the Jade Emperor.
Going against the Jade Emperor would be going against the Dao Ancestor.
If the Dao Ancestor judged it to be "defiance of Heaven's will", the biggest winner of the Primordial World would not have to personally take action. The Three Pure Ones would also be able to defeat the mastermind…
No, once the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder fell, there would be no more ashes left!
No matter how he looked at it, the Jade Emperor was a lifeline of the South Ocean Sea God Sect.
Although the heavenly secrets of the Great God-Conferment Tribulation had yet to be revealed, the tiny Sea God Sect of the South Ocean was under the protection of the Heavenly Courts. Who would target them because of that?
Moreover, the Heavenly Courts' influence was too low. They did not have any presence before the Saint…
Although Li Changshou could not rule out that possibility, he gave it a 10% chance.
Li Changshou left the remaining ninety percent to the worst situation possible-The Western Sect was about to take action.
If it's really them, what's their motive? Just to snatch the incense?
Li Changshou felt that his thoughts were a little chaotic. He activated the array formation in the Little Qiong Peak and went to the secret underground chamber.
He placed the paper and pen on the ground and began to analyze and write.
Since he could not read the Saint's name, he naturally could not write down the latter's name. Li Changshou used some "code names" that he understood.
If he were to make a deduction that involved the Grand Pure One of his sect, he would use a drumstick to show that it was a huge supporter.
When it came to the Grandmaster of Heaven and the Heavenly Lord of Primordial Beginning, he used a night-luminescent cup and a bamboo basket to symbolize them.
The two Saints of the Western Sect were represented by an orchid and a slingshot.
All of that was meaningless, and they were mainly meant for preventing people from thinking of the Saints.
Even if the deduction was that the Saints were plotting against each other, Li Changshou would only rub orchids against the slingshot and use the slingshot to send the night-luminescent cup flying…
Of course, Li Changshou would never do such a deduction. He only did some analysis and speculation based on his own body and the South Ocean Sea God Sect.
He could only think of a way to deal with what the enemy might do.
Li Changshou picked up his pen and started writing. Very quickly, he fell into deep thought.
However, Li Changshou did not expect that he had made a miscalculation this time. He had made a mistake with the logic…
Three days later…
In a magnificent temple in the headquarters of the Sea God Sect in Anshui City, there were no more visitors because it was late at night.
The doors of the Sea God Temple were also closed by the strong Divine Envoys. There were six Divine Envoys in charge of guarding the place all night.
The thirty-feet-tall Golden Sea God statue gradually emitted a wisp of immortal light that quickly faded.
A gaze seemed to dart out from the blurry face of the Sea God statue. "The gaze" made a turn at a corner and landed on the statue of the Second Sect Master which was twenty feet tall, and was made of jade that was inlaid with gold, had a coral bottom, and was wearing a cloak.
Ao Yi…
Ao Yi?
Between the two statues, strands of spiritual will were secretly transmitted.
At the same time, in the Golden Ao Island's Treasure Pool at the intersection between the South Ocean and the East Ocean,
Ao Yi, who was meditating on a lotus platform, suddenly opened his eyes. He thought of something and immediately closed them again.
In a daze, Ao Yi arrived at a dream where the clouds were dancing. He saw a huge Sea God statue.
Li Changshou stood beside the statue and waited for him from afar…
In such a situation, Li Changshou's identity as a merit assignee was confirmed. The true expert was still behind him…
A single point, a small detail.
Ao Yi quickly walked forward and bowed to Li Changshou. "Greetings, Brother Sect Leader!"
Li Changshou, on the other hand, looked worried. He said softly, "Let's not talk anymore. Let's get down to business first. Brother Yi, the dragon race is in trouble."
"How… how did the calamity come about?" Ao Yi was stunned for a moment before he hurriedly asked, "Please tell me, Brother Sect Leader!"
Li Changshou sighed.
He did not want to deceive Ao Yi either. However, he had to get the dragon race to do something about it. He could only change his words.
In Li Changshou's deductions, the ominous omen that followed would most likely be that the Western Sect had taken action to "recapture the land of incense" and would launch an immortal attack.
The battle between the disciples of Ren School and the attacks launched by the experts who ambushed and destroyed the Sea God Temple were carried out simultaneously…
If he told the dragon race about it directly, they might retreat from the South Ocean Sea God Sect because they were afraid of the Saint of the Western Sect.
Therefore, Li Changshou could only try his best to stabilize the dragon race, which was his strong backer.
If the dragon race suffered too great a loss, he would give forty percent of the incense offerings from the South Sea God Sect to the dragon race as compensation…
Li Changshou said, "Brother Yi, do you know that the two existences in the west have been spying on the dragon race for a long time?"
Ao Yi was stunned for a moment. He recalled that he had heard the conversation between the two old dragons during the dragon race's banquet.
The Western Sect had once attempted to subdue the Dragon Palaces of the four seas and make the Dragon King the guardian dragon of the Western Sect. They had also promised to use a twelfth-grade Golden Lotus to suppress the dragon race's destiny. However, how could the Dragon race not know that the twelfth-grade Golden Lotuses now controlled numerous experts that were recruited by the Western Sect!
No matter how powerful a Connate numinous treasure was, it had its limits.
The Dragon race's great fortune could not be suppressed by the Western Sect.
Therefore, the dragon race rejected him directly.
That happened a few years ago.
Now that Li Changshou mentioned it, Ao Yi immediately reacted and thought of many things… "Brother Changshou, what do you think?" Li Changshou pondered for a while and said seriously, "Display both dominance and graciousness. Subdue them. If the other party is both in the open and in the dark, they will secretly injure the dragon race and reveal their tracks at the crucial moment. How can the dragon race not accept the idea to save the dragon race?" Li Changshou almost believed his own words.
Ao Yi gasped and paced back and forth in his dream.
He was not stupid although he had stained his life twice when he was ten years old and a teenager…
Soon, Ao Yi whispered, "Could it be that… they want to use the Sea God Sect as bait? They want to lure the experts of the dragon race, and then attack them, or surround them, after which they would save us on the surface?"
"Yes! That should be the case. The South Ocean Sea God Sect is going to cause a bloody disaster. It should be related to this matter."
Li Changshou said, "Brother Yi, there's no time to waste. Please quickly contact your father to report this matter.
I have two plans.
One would be that we give up on the South Ocean Sea God Sect. The dragon race can then be safe.
If the other party comes, I will directly appear in the dreams of the Divine Envoys and get them to protect themselves instead of getting into a conflict with the other party.
"Secondly, if the dragon race does not want to give up the merit and wants to fight the other party head-on, we should make plans and set up the array formations beforehand. We will lock the enemies up and fight them!"
Li Changshou paused and said, "There's no time to waste. Brother Yi, please contact the Dragon Palace quickly and let them make their decision as soon as possible."
Ao Yi immediately nodded and agreed. He bowed to Li Changshou and the dream quickly dissipated.
Li Changshou opened his eyes and heaved a sigh of relief.
He handed the decision to the dragon race…
He had schemed against the Dragon race once and owed them a favor.
Let's overcome this "great omen" before we talk about other things.
Li Changshou did not stop. He continued to exhaust his time and effort. Through the statue, he began to look for the Divine Envoys of the Sea God Sect who were truly authoritative.
Village Chief Xiong, the old gentleman, ahem, the old Divine Envoy was naturally the first one to receive the dream.
In any case, he had to deal with it first.
He asked the God Envoys of Xiong Village to take action first and restrain the disciples while shrinking the boundaries of their factions. They were prepared to start a conflict at any time.
The distribution of the South Sea God Sect's forces was rather long and narrow. It was troublesome to defend.
Even if the omen of sanguine glow this time was just a sign of a small conflict in the Sea God Sect, it would be a demonstration of disaster…
After the dream, Li Changshou still had a lot of things to do. He had already sent seventy percent of his paper effigies and paper dolls to the South Ocean Sea God Sect in the South Continent.
He naturally had to protect his own Sea God Sect.
Next, he had to find the descendants of those old trees. He had to squeeze some of their tree sap and turn them into paper effigies.
Li Changshou could sense that the shady culprit that had touched the Sea God Sect was not far from the Sea God Sect.
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To be safe, he had to be wary of the smallest possibility.
The large group of Jade-Eating Frogs on Little Qiong Peak had been brought to the Sea God Sect by the paper effigy.
At the same time… in the valley that was under the cover of several array formations in an obscure mountain forest in the Aparagodānīya Continent, more than ten figures flew over from various directions and landed in the valley. Most of them were in the Heaven Immortal realm.
They were of mixed genders. Most of them had aged faces, and their eyes were filled with vigilance.
Those people were familiar with each other. They all had one identity. They were the merit assignees of the Western Sect.
Their respective statues were located in the southwest of the South Continent. They were close to the territory of the South Ocean Sea God Sect.
At that moment, those people could vaguely guess that they were about to attack the South Ocean Sea God Sect.
The job of the so-called merit assignees was to establish a sect in their own names, develop the sect, garner believers, and absorb the merits from incense offerings. However, 99% of the incense offerings would be taken away.
However, it was a good thing for them to be able to stay behind. Furthermore, they had the support of the Saint's sect… "Yo, you're all here?"
A seductive figure appeared in the valley.
She was wearing a pink dress and her long hair cascaded down her waist. However, from afar, she looked rather charming.
The figure took a step forward and arrived before the dozen or so people, causing them to be shocked.
She was naturally Daoist Wen Jing.
At that moment, Daoist Wen Jing took out a golden token and waved it gently. The dozen or so people immediately lowered their heads and did not dare to look at it.
"You don't have to know who I am. You don't have to ask where I came from. I'm only going to discuss a small matter with you."
Just as the dozen or so people were about to speak, they realized that their throats seemed to have been pierced by needles. Unknowingly, they were already drenched in cold sweat.
Fear and petrification slowly surfaced in his heart.
Daoist Wen Jing swayed her body gently. Her enchanting figure swayed three times with each step. She scanned those people with her long and narrow phoenix-like eyes… "Your spirituality is lacking, but you have quite a lot of merit. You should be considered delicious.
However, don't worry. Since you have your duties to perform, I will not use you as a sacrifice. I will have an even more sumptuous meal waiting for me.
I'll let you do one thing. One month later, incite the mortals and get them to go to the South Ocean Sea God Sect to fight and plunder.
At that time, I will get some puppets to cooperate with you.
Your goal is to lure the Dragon Guardians of the Sea God Sect to appear and kill half of them, leaving half of them behind. Then, you will lure more experts of the dragon race to go there.
When the time comes, what you need to do is continue to incite the mortals to stop the dragons…"
Daoist Wen Jing paused and did not continue.
After sweeping her gaze across the dozen or so people, Daoist Wen Jing realized that they were shocked by their Dao runes and could not speak.
Daoist Wen Jing sneered and said indifferently, "Those who object to what I said can take half a step forward."
An elderly woman hesitated. She took half a step forward and opened her mouth to speak.
However, Daoist Wen Jing's body flickered and appeared in front of the elderly woman. She flicked her slender fingers.
The elderly woman, who was already at half-step of the Golden Immortal realm, turned into wisps of black dust that was blown away gently. "Now, who agrees and who objects?"
The rest of the people turned pale. They lowered their heads and did not dare to say anything Daoist Wen Jing smiled gently. She could not help but think of the figure she saw through the water curtain… "Yes…"
Compared to the food in front of her, only that figure could be considered a true living being.
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Chapter 136 Clang!
In the dead of the night, in Anshui City's Sea God Temple.
Brother Changshou? The gilded jade statue beside him let out wisps of spiritual will.
After a while, the main statue responded. Two wisps of spiritual will entered the realm of the dream. Ao Yi saw the figure standing under the statue.
Ao Yi quickly walked forward. His eyes flickered, and he looked energetic.
"Brother Changshou! My father has already begun to deploy troops! The Western…
Those people have been spying on the dragon race for a long time! I will definitely let them know that the dragon race is not to be trifled with!"
After hearing that, Li Changshou did not feel any emotions. This was within his expectations.
The dragon race had yet to lose their sense of pride. It was unlikely that they would retreat without fighting
However, they had to plan carefully in the future.
I can't hurt the Western Sect too much, lest I hit the younger ones and end up luring the older ones out. I can't kill too many mortals and increase my negative karma.
Li Changshou said, "Don't be happy. This time, we are not dealing with ordinary enemies. Besides, if a war breaks out, there will inevitably be casualties. This is not something to be happy about."
"Yes, Brother Changshou, you're right." Ao Yi immediately stopped smiling. He cupped his hands and bowed with an ashamed expression.
After that, Ao Yi explained what he had done for the past two days.
He rushed back to the East Ocean Dragon Palace to meet his father and described the matter according to Li Changshou's instructions.
The Dragon King of the East Ocean pondered for a while and gathered all the elders of the Dragon race to discuss.
Other than one or two old turtle immortals who felt that they could not fight head-on with the Western Sect, the other elders were filled with righteous indignation and requested to start a battle. Ao Yi said firmly, "This time, Father has decided to send thirty thousand Immortal Flood Dragon troops. Our dragon race has more than six hundred experts, and twenty experts of the Golden Immortal realm! If the battle is urgent, the elders of the dragon race will be ready to fight at any time!"
Li Changshou was rendered speechless. He felt a little guilty… This brother from the dragon race is too honest.
There are twenty Golden Immortals, six hundred dragon race experts, and thirty thousand Immortal Flood Dragon troops!
Without considering the other factors, they would be enough to kill a huge immortal grandmaster!
Once they take action, their power would be formidable.
Since the dragon race could survive since the ancient times, they must really have their own unique traits… Li Changshou could not help but feel a little guilty. The dragon race was making such a big fuss. The other party had only sent over a dozen Perfected Immortal realm demons…
That would be awkward.
Ao Yi said, "Brother Changshou, do you have any more instructions for me? I'm going to meet a few uncles and rush to the South Ocean."
"Brother Yi, your cultivation level is still low. You should not participate in the battle…"
"I'm the Great Guardian of the Sea God Sect. How can I be absent from this battle?"
Ao Yi's gaze was firm. "I took so much merit for no reason. I naturally can't let my clansmen shed blood for me! Father has already ordered me to be the general. I will definitely attack the strong enemy this time! Brother Changshou, you don't have to worry about this battle. You don't have to rush over."
"How can I not be worried? Since that's the case, take care of yourself and don't fight hard."
Li Changshou said, "Over the past few days, I've already made a plan to retreat from the enemy. I've placed it behind our statues in Anshui City. It's a blue package. You can first get an expert who is a little faster to secretly take it away. There are also letters for you in there.
I'll talk big about something.
As long as you can think of these schemes and the Dragon race can advance or retreat appropriately when facing an expert that is not extraordinary, there will definitely not be too many casualties."
Ao Yi blinked and suddenly thought of something. He said in a low voice, "This is a plan to retreat from the enemy, but the superiors…"
Li Changshou smiled mysteriously and did not say anything.
He waved his hand and dissipated the dream.
On Little Qiong Peak of the Immortal Du Sect, Li Changshou calmed himself down and began to take his next step.
At the same time, in the East Ocean Dragon Palace… Ao Yi followed his instructions and invited an expert from the dragon race who could fly fast. He immediately rushed to Anshui City and secretly took away the retreat technique.
When the Golden Immortals flew back to the East Ocean Dragon Palace on a cloud, the thirty thousand troops in the Dragon Palace were already prepared in the sea.
The Second Prince, Ao Yi, hung up the flag and changed into a jade battle armor. There were a few experts with profound auras protecting him.
The expert transmitted via voice transmission from afar, "Your Highness, it's here!"
Ao Yi's eyes lit up as he paced back and forth at the bottom of the sea. He immediately went forward and said, "Thank you for going to the trouble, Uncle!"
The dragon expert transformed into a human and floated over. He tugged and pulled something out from his sleeve…
It was a two-foot-long, square wooden box.
The wooden box was indeed wrapped in blue cloth.
Ao Yi and the other experts of the dragon race were stunned. Ao Yi hurriedly wrapped his immortal powers around the wooden chest to prevent it from being crushed by the pressure of the seawater.
After opening the wooden box, he saw a few neatly arranged bamboo slips. There was a jade talisman above the bamboo slips.
He picked up the jade token and probed it with his immortal senses. Soon, he saw a few simple sentences.
"I can't explain the reason in detail.
The next steps are written here. There are a total of twenty-six steps. The first step is "March". You must read it before setting off. After reading it, you will know what the second step is.
Ao Yi put away the jade talisman and looked down. Soon, he picked up another bamboo slip.
He slowly unrolled the bamboo slip. The words on it were clear, and the words engraved on it seemed to have some kind of magical power. Ao Yi soon fell into a trance…
Soon, Ao Yi finished reading the first chapter.
After some deliberation, Ao Yi decided to follow the plan. He immediately took out the 'Nine Dragons Proud Sky Seal' that his father had given him and said loudly, "Uncles, fellow clansmen, split up and advance immediately! Ten percent of the troops will be traveling on the surface of the sea and entering the South Ocean through the water path. However, they have to conceal their auras and not raise any flags. They cannot be exposed! The other armies will hide in the shadows and circle towards the north. After passing through the earth meridians, head to the East Continent and transfer to the South Continent. Avoid the Immortal Sect's detection and head to the southwest of the South Continent!"
A dragon expert frowned. "Your Highness, why did you split the troops up?"
When Ao Yi heard that, he immediately recalled the words on the bamboo slip that he had just read, "If anyone asks for the reason for splitting up, tell them to think about the enemies that you are dealing with this time." Ao Yi said calmly, "Uncle, think about the enemies we have to deal with this time."
The expert of the dragon race frowned and did not say anything else.
Another old dragon said, "The dragon race has been roaming above the nine heavens gloriously. Since when did the dragon race have to do anything like hiding and moving about in the soil?"
ace
Ao Yi was slightly surprised. Could the expert behind Brother Changshou see through the future?
This question was also recorded in the bamboo slip.
Ao Yi remained composed and said, "The earth is formed from the body of God Pangu. The clouds are only the breathing of the Great God Pangu. Why can't we use the earth's meridians?"
The old dragon muttered to himself and bowed, not daring to say anything else. The experts of the Dragon race no longer had any objections. They also put away their contempt for Ao Yi.
At that moment, the Dragon race's troops split up and headed towards the southwest of the Southern Continent. One group headed south, one headed north; one was in the open while the other was in the dark.
Ao Yi reminded again, "Elders of the clan, please help the dragon race conceal the plan." "Your Highness, don't worry." A white-haired old dragon-headed man smiled and said, "I'm already doing it."
Ao Yi nodded and looked at the bamboo slip in his hand again. Soon, he linked the bamboo slips below him.
A dragon carriage drove over. Ao Yi and a few experts from the dragon race sat in it. They also took the sea route to attract the attention of the enemy.
On the way to the South Ocean, Ao Yi began to flip through the twenty-six bamboo slips.
After 'March', it was 'The General Theory', followed by the 'Choice Of Battle Location' (lower-middle), and 'Baiting the Enemy'.
After 'Baiting the Enemy', the strategy was divided into three branches. They would have to choose the corresponding plan according to the other party's reaction. After that, there were also various parts.
Not long after, Ao Yi held the bamboo slip in his hands and was actually mesmerized by it.
As expected of an expert from Ren School, these schemes are well-thought-out. They are simply too powerful! Very quickly, Ao Yi followed the instructions on the bamboo slip and smiled as he took out the entire set of 'Ambush'2. He wanted everyone to understand that tactic first… "Uncles, come and take a look at this ambush method. It's rare!"
The few Dragon race experts smiled and nodded. They did not pay much attention to it. They held the three bamboo slips in their hands and studied them. Soon, their faces turned solemn.
"Split up and scatter without dissipating…" "The ambush on the surface is to lure the enemy, making it impossible for the enemy to judge the situation. The low-level ambush is to harm the enemy. There are also the mid-level, higher-level ambushes, as well as the backup troops… It's really impressive."
"Is this the method that humans used to defeat the Magi?"
However…
Although they felt that the ambush method was not bad, they did not recommend Ao Yi to use such treacherous schemes.
However, Ao Yi said, "How can two armies fight each other? Compared to useless and dispensable pride, I care more about the lives of my people!"
The experts of the dragon race of the Dragon King generation nodded and followed his orders.
The rules of the Dragon race were very strict. In that battle, Ao Yi took charge and had complete control over the decisions made.
Hence, a few days later…
The three thousand Immortal Flood Dragon troops and dozens of experts from the Dragon Palace had secretly arrived in the South Ocean and hid in the sea area near Anshui City.
Naturally, they could not hide their whereabouts from the "enemies" who had been staring at the water path.
The troops of the Dragon Palace were already being watched by a few black mosquitoes.
A few days later, in the depths of the earth, batches of immortal flood dragon soldiers gathered. They hid underground and did not appear. Even if the experts of the dragon race were careful and no matter how brilliant their concealment techniques were… the traces of the Immortal Flood Dragon soldiers were still being monitored.
However, the person monitoring them was a Sea God who had already arranged everything in a short period of time.
How many people could think of that… Would the dragon race, who had always been a little conceited, be so careful and cautious when nothing happened?
Li Changshou saw nearly thirty thousand soldiers of the dragon race beginning to "spiral" forward. They set up a shallow six-layer trap below the barren mountains that they had chosen! The experts worked together to conceal their tracks…
Finally, a fifth of the weight on Li Changshou's heart was lifted.
Li Changshou had not been idle those few days.
He arranged for the reliable Divine Envoys and paper effigies to be sent to the temples that were most likely to have conflicts breaking out amongst the believers. He also asked the Divine Envoys to appease the believers in advance.
There was a high chance that the other party would start taking action from the conflict between the mortal disciples…
As expected, the ambush area of the dragon troops had just been set up for less than six days. The sects that were next to the South Ocean Sea God Sect gathered a large number of believers and began to rush towards the large cities of the Sea God Sect…
It was really a cross-city armed melee fight.
The factions in the mortal nations had also sent troops to monitor them, but they did not dare to offend the devotees.
Those devotees naturally wanted to thrash the Sea God Temple.
In fact, most of them were poor people. Most of them were involved in that matter because of some wealth…
Li Changshou did not want to be embroiled with any negative karma, so he would not be ruthless to them.
He had also repeatedly mentioned to the dragon race that they could not harm mortals. A few days later, thousands of disciples from the other sects found a temple outside the city…
It was noon and the sky was dark.
In front of the Sea God Temple, a burly young man raised a long rod and shouted,
"The Sea God of the South Ocean is an evil god that can bewitch people!
Destroy this place and let more people believe in our Lima God!
Smash!"
At that moment, thousands of mortals rushed forward in an awe-inspiring manner!
They raised their hoes, wooden sticks, and firewood, and shouted slogans as they rushed towards the tightly shut Sea God Temple…
However, the gate of the Sea God Temple suddenly opened when the thousands of people were less than 100 feet away! Two burly men clad in armor jumped out and roared in unison.
"Hold on!"
The dark crowd was instantly frightened by the two fiendish guards of the gate. They did not know what was going on, but they quickly stopped.
A few black shadows that were hiding among the mortals and were about to attack secretly frowned and observed for the time being.
The burly man on the left asked the crowd, "Are you… here to smash our Sea God Temple?"
The young man who was leading them earlier bit the bullet and shouted, "That's right! You fake gods, evil gods!"
"Please!"
The two burly men shouted in unison. At the same time, they turned their bodies to gesture for them to enter.
One of them took out a small drum and patted it gently.
The other burly man shouted at the top of his lungs. He followed the rhythm and started yelling, "Everyone here is from our hometown. Listen to me! We'll smash the statues in the temple. Don't harm any people ruthlessly! The door is only 20 feet wide. Don't fight to squeeze through! Before smashing the door, break the wall, destroy the courtyard, and smash the statue! Don't panic, everyone! One by one! The statues are not worth much, but people can die while being trapped! The two of us will leave immediately. Everyone, take a break after smashing it. There's still another round next!"
Then, the two men cupped their hands and stopped the drumming. "Alright!"
"Another one!" "What are you doing here! Are you here to listen to music or what!?!" Amidst the noise, the two men hurriedly retreated into the temple. Under everyone's gaze, they ran to the back of the temple…
They climbed over the wall and fled…
The group of mortals was instantly confused. Someone took the lead and rushed in. A group of devotees from the other factions immediately broke the wall and rushed towards the Sea God Temple.
Under the ground, the paper effigy, whom Li Changshou had put his attention on, smiled.
It was fine as long as they did not add negative karma. The destruction of the temple would only result in some loss in the wealth of the Sea God Sect.
At that moment, Daoist Wen Jing, who was secretly observing the scene through the Blood Mosquito puppets in a Cave Abode at the border of the Aparagodānīya Continent was a little lost…
What does that mean?
However, very quickly, the Blood Mosquito puppets that Daoist Wen Jing secretly set up discovered dozens of wisps of dragon aura rushing towards the Sea God temple that had been wrecked.
As for the dragon army in the South Ocean, they had already begun to float out of the sea to assemble.
"Hmph." Daoist Wen Jing pursed her lips and continued watching the show. She was waiting for the best time to release her children…
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Chapter 137 The Little Battle in the South Continent, Changshou Pays Respect To The Statue
Li Changshou was very calm when he saw his statue being smashed. He did not have much emotion.
However, he felt a little sympathetic towards Ao Yi…
Ao Yi's statue was torn into parts by the mortals due to its expensive material and the scene looked miserable.
The present situation was the reason that Li Changshou wanted to destroy the Sea God Sect previously.
At that moment, the dragon race had already set up an ambush. The various troops were already in position. Li Changshou had already made all the necessary arrangements…
However, his heart was still hanging in mid-air, and he was unable to calm down.
For example, Li Changshou could not imagine what it was like to sit at the top of Little Qiong Peak, observe from 5000 kilometers and plot a murderous scheme.
What's the use of being handsome?
Living and achieving longevity is the most important thing in life!
As a result, Li Changshou had already begun to consider the matters after the battle even though trouble had just been stirred in the Sea God Sect and the battle between the two parties had not even begun…
If he took one step, he would have to plan ahead by… tens of steps.
If they caused too much trouble this time and hurt the Western Sect, the South Ocean Sea God Sect would definitely attract more attention from the Western Sect.
Although it was unlikely that the Saints would be able to deduce the Sea God Sect's whereabouts due to this matter, he had to consider…
The Western Sect did not only have two Saints. There were also many disciples of the two Saints.
The reputation of the disciples of the Saints naturally could not be compared to the 12 Golden Immortals and the eight disciples of Chan School. However, their strength might not be that much weaker.
Especially Daoist Wen… After thinking about it carefully, Li Changshou realized that he had yet to become a Golden Immortal who enjoyed longevity. He had to secretly compete with those "seniors".
Li Changshou reckoned that he would be traumatized if he had done too much of such things.
He used the paper effigy's eyes to check his surroundings.
The dragon army set up an ambush underground. Ao Yi and a few experts of the dragon race led three thousand Immortal Flood Dragon troops to gather in the South Ocean.
Dozens of experts from the dragon race were gathering at the spot where the statue was smashed. They would arrive at the temple in a while.
If I'm not mistaken, they should be ambushed by Western Sect.
These Dragon race experts had already received Ao Yi's orders beforehand. If they suddenly get attacked, how would they break free and protect themselves?
In terms of self-cultivation of baiting, when Ao Yi's three thousand soldiers moved, it would be the time for the mastermind of the enemies to be exposed…
In the end, it all depended on how the "young man" and the two sect leaders performed. Li Changshou had already given Ao Yi the instructions for every step, the corresponding strategies, and the detailed battle techniques.
The Divine Envoys of Xiong Village, who were Magihumans, had gathered more than 300 people. Li Changshou's two paper effigies disguised as burly men and blended in with the Divine Envoys. They hid in a valley in the area that the dragon race was ambushing in.
In a while, they would be fighting as well. However, they would immediately retreat after a wave of attacks.
Although the enemy had yet to appear, Li Changshou had a rough idea of how the battle was going to go.
Li Changshou was most worried about the Western Sect investigating his South Sea Divine Sect…
After pondering for a while, Li Changshou rode a cloud and headed towards the Hundred Mortal Hall of Heaven-Breaking Peak.
As soon as he arrived in front of the Hundred Mortal Hall, he had a realization.
They had begun fighting.
Li Changshou took a turn and stood in front of the statue of the "chivalrous, courageous and righteous knight" with his hands behind his back. He placed his attention on a few paper effigies, and images surfaced in his mind…
Let's look at the battle.
The Sea God Temple was wrecked and the Guardians of the dragon race rushed over. A few Azure Dragons revealed their true bodies and roared in the sky.
The mortal disciples of the Lima God Sect who were beside, immediately panicked. They quickly scattered and some of them knelt down…
As for the Sea God Sect…
This process did not increase their negative karma.
When the crowd dispersed, something unexpected happened!
A few black shadows that were amongst the Lima God Sect devotees rushed up to the sky and launched a surprise attack on the Guardians of the dragon race.
As soon as Li Changshou shifted his gaze onto them, he saw the dragon claws dancing in the sky. Hundreds of rays of treasure lights flashed…
The Dragon Guardians of the Sea God Sect raised more than ten beams of treasure light on average and smashed the black figures into pieces!
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
As expected of the Primordial Dragon Clan, they could do whatever they wanted.
However, Li Changshou felt suspicious.
What is the point of those black shadows, two Perfected Immortals, and three Heavenly Immortals rushing out?
No, I seem to have… seen it somewhere before…
Blood Mosquitoes!
Just as those words surfaced in Li Changshou's heart, a golden Azure Dragon in the sky suddenly raised its head and roared furiously. Its eyes turned blood-red, and it bared its fangs, after which it brandished its claws and charged towards its peers!
The three Azure Dragons appeared one after another, and the Dragon Guardians fell into chaos.
At that moment, more than a hundred figures rushed into the sky while the "mortal devotees" fled.
There were many who were in the mid-stage and late-stage of the Heaven Immortal realm, and there were mixed auras. There were humans, demons, and spirits…
Seeing that scene, Li Changshou, who was far away, could not help but smile bitterly.
What feud?
Is Daoist Wen deliberately going against me?
There is karma. If I had the ability to protect myself in the Primordial World, I would definitely have to promote Daoist Wen.
Speaking of which, where did Daoist Wen find the materials for these puppets?
If Li Changshou's prediction was correct, she should have searched the trichiliocosm for it.
The experts of the dragon race were furious. Before the Second Prince's orders were heard, an expert of the dragon race expert shouted, "Retreat!"
Therefore, the dozens of experts of the dragon race did not continue to fight. They immediately broke out of the encirclement, leaving behind a few dragon corpses and three dragon spirits that were being controlled. They fled towards the southeast direction.
The group of Blood Mosquito puppets chased after them relentlessly. However, the dragon race was good at flying and pulled away after a while.
Not long after the Guardians flew away, an ambush suddenly appeared in the front.
After being blocked, the Dragon Guardians immediately turned to the northeast direction and fled in a sorry state.
The dozens of Dragon Guardians felt aggrieved.
If it were not for the Second Prince's strict orders which they had to obey, they would have really fought to the death with those people to fight for the supremacy of the dragon race! Thousands of kilometers to the south, the three thousand dragon soldiers were already charging over.
At the same time, black shadows appeared in a valley that was hundreds of kilometers away. There were actually three to four thousand of them…
The dozens of Dragon Guardians had already become double-sided baits.
Everything is just as Brother Changshou had expected… the expert behind me!
Ao Yi, who was being led by two experts of the Dragon race, could not help but feel emotional.
However, when Ao Yi thought about it carefully, he felt that that sentence was actually not very appropriate.
If one could predict the enemy's advances and expose them with a few words, then one would truly be able to predict the future.
The expert from Ren School who was behind Li Changshou only listed out a few possible scenarios and their respective countermeasures.
Hence, Ao Yi sighed in his heart.
He thought, Experts from Ren School are really reliable!
The subsequent developments of the battle matched the line in the "twenty-six steps".
Dozens of Dragon Guardians barely managed to escape to the desolate mountain where the dragon army was lying in ambush. Thousands of shadows of the enemies rushed over.
Ao Yi led the three thousand immortal flood dragon soldiers and dozens of dragon experts to give him aid in time. They got into a head-on battle with him.
When the two sides clashed, the aftermath of the battle caused the surroundings within thousands of kilometers to quiver. Three thousand Immortal Flood Dragon troops suddenly rushed out from the mountains around the battlefield and removed the backup plan of the thousands of enemies.
In an instant, the sky was filled with azure dragons and dragons. Six thousand Immortal Flood Dragon troops and over a hundred dragon experts surrounded the three to four thousand Blood Mosquito puppets and beat them up. The figures in the sky kept falling like dumplings…
Before the battle began, the dragon race had already noticed that the other party had an ability to control their minds.
They had been in the Primordial World for so many years. How could they not have a solution?
The battle immediately became one-sided.
However, one of the characteristics of the Blood Mosquito puppets was that they were not afraid of death. At this moment, they were fighting back with all their might, causing quite a bit of trouble for the dragon race.
At that moment…
In the hidden Cave Abode in the mountains at the border between the Southern Continent and the Aparagodānīya Continent, Daoist Wen Jing was frowning.
Why do these dragons… not seem like dragons?
"They even set up an ambush."
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Daoist Wen Jing sneered. She would not feel the slightest heartache if the thousands of puppets died. As long as she was willing, she could manipulate another batch at any time. "However, if you guys are only at this level, you will definitely die today. How can you compare to me in terms of backup moves?"
The corners of Daoist Wen Jing's mouth curled into a charming smile. She raised her hand and took out a sanguine jade plate.
His fingertips slid across the jade plate, and a buzzing sound came from it.
Daoist Wen Jing slowly said, "Children, go and destroy these little dragons."
The buzzing sound from the jade plate instantly became louder…
In the Southwest of the South Continent, more than half of the thousands of Blood Mosquito puppets had died in the sky above the dragon race's ambush.
More than a thousand kilometers away, on a desolate mountain, black mosquitoes flew out of the forest and surged into the sky.
The mosquitoes flew into the sky and turned into figures with similar faces, clad in black armor.
In the blink of an eye, more than ten thousand figures had appeared.
They got into a formation in the air. It was pitch black, but it was silent.
Ancient beast-Blood-Winged Black Mosquitos!
In terms of individual cultivation, a Blood-Winged Black Mosquito was comparable to a human who was in the Perfected Immortal realm cultivator. There were many experts among them!
The most terrifying thing about them was that they were fighting together!
Immediately, the black cloud emitted a sanguine aura that surged into the sky and towards the place where the dragon race fought.
The dragon race was about to achieve a complete victory when another powerful enemy suddenly appeared. However, the dragon race did not panic.
Ao Yi made a prompt decision. He ordered his subordinates to attack with all their might. He first killed all the enemies in front of him and immediately set up a battle formation.
The ten thousand Mosquitoes charged over in a mighty manner. The five thousand-odd Immortal Flood Dragon troops formed a defensive array formation. Ao Yi was secretly sweating…
In just a moment, the army of ten thousand mosquitoes swept over and the two armies were about to fight.
Immortal light suddenly burst out from the forest below. A huge array, which was like a bowl in the ocean, flipped over and enveloped the desolate mountains and wilderness within a hundred kilometers!
A rumbling drumming sound came from the depths of the ground. A group of Immortal Flood Dragon troops flew out of the ground and soared into the sky!
All directions!
Nine Heavens, Ten Earths!
The five thousand Immortal Flood Dragon troops in front of him changed their previous defense method. They suddenly revealed their ferocious dragon claws and attacked.
They had all survived since ancient times. The dragon race was an ancient tyrant. How could they be afraid of those stinky mosquitoes?
The 20,000 immortal dragon soldiers and more than 300 dragon experts joined forces and began the second round of encirclement…
During the battle in the sky, three hundred strong men rushed out from the forest on one side.
Half of their arms were of normal thickness. Light surged from them, forming mosquitoes that had longbows and arrows!
Half of them were screaming and shouting.
Two burly men carried two spiritual beast hide bags and scattered jade-like little frogs everywhere…
It added a healthy color to the battle.
The outcome was decided!
Ao Yi, who was standing under the flag and watching the battle, suddenly thought of something.
He took out a bamboo slip from his pocket.
On it was written: "The 27th step of the 26th step, Scatter The Ash"
It was time to open the scroll…
Li Changshou was in front of the Hundred Mortal Hall of the Heaven-Breaking Peak in Immortal Du Sect of the East Continent.
Why are there so many mosquitoes?
Li Changshou rubbed his forehead and pondered.
If Daoist Wen wanted to destroy his Sea God Sect, he only needed to launch a surprise attack. Thousands of Blood Mosquito puppets would be enough…
Why were there tens of thousands of Daoists clad in black later on?
Fortunately, he had managed to stabilize the Dragon race once for the sake of safety…
Although he could not figure it out, Li Changshou saw that the battle had already stabilized. The victory of the dragon race was already decided, so he did not bother about it anymore.
He walked into the Hundred Mortal Hall and headed to a corner.
He greeted the few elders whom he was close to and offered them wine and spiritual fish. After receiving the elders' approval, he headed towards the portrait of the Saint in front of the Hundred Mortal Hall.
Li Changshou fumbled about in his sleeve for a while and pulled out three "long incense sticks" that were each as thick as a thumb and three feet long. After lighting them up on the candle stand, he respectfully inserted them in the incense burner.
The few elders who were in charge of external affairs beside him were speechless.
Li Changshou took three steps back, lifted the hem of his Daoist robe, and knelt down obediently.
Sect Master of Ren School, I, Li Changshou, sincerely… ask for your protection.
Originally, Li Changshou had only gone there to seek a peace of mind.
Firstly, he did not recite any prayers, and secondly, he did not have any emotions. He only did it according to the convention.
However, what Li Changshou did not expect was…
Today…
The corner of the portrait swayed gently. A trace of Dao runes flowed and landed on him.
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Chapter 138 The Second Supporter of Ren School!
The dumbfounded Li Changshou shivered in front of the Saint.
Why did it suddenly work?
The corners of Li Changshou's mouth kept twitching. He did not say a single word. He only offered incense and kowtowed to the Grandmaster of the Dao Sect…
This Dao rune seems familiar.
Back then, Uncle-Master Jiu Wu had cried while begging for the Dao runes to be bestowed on him, followed by toxic Junior Sister. I had also painstakingly changed his script and barely managed to invite the portrait to manifest.
Yet, now… Is that all?
Li Changshou immediately woke up. He lay on his stomach and sighed.
Finally, the Saint had begun to remember him!
Although the safety of his life did not increase linearly, the support he had was several times greater than before! However, what Li Changshou did not understand was… the fact that he did not hear any instructions via voice transmission or have any insight even though the Dao runes had been circling around him.
A few moments later…
The Dao runes were still around, and the portrait had returned to its usual peace.
The two elders, who had sensed the Dao runes just now, were also a little suspicious but they did not discover anything else.
The two elders looked at the three long incense sticks and developed the same thought in unison.
It should be because the incense offering is different.
After a while… Li Changshou was the only one who could sense that the Dao runes were still around. However, there was nothing unusual about the portrait. The surrounding elders did not pay much attention to it.
After all, Li Changshou had come to offer incense more than once…
Although Li Changshou did not know what was going on and was confused, he still lay there quietly and waited for the next set of instructions from the Saint.
However, Li Changshou was not the only one who was stunned…
Under a familiar old tree in the backyard of the Tushita Palace of the Nine-layered Celestial Palace, the wind gave off a strange odor even though it was not noisy…
It was the two little boys under Grand Pure One, trying to refine Spirit Pills. It seemed that the Pill Furnace was about to disperse again.
The Great Daoist Master Xuan Du, who was dressed in a long black robe, was sitting cross-legged on a cushion under a tree. He frowned and kept calculating.
In the image in his heart, a young disciple was kneeling in front of his teacher's portrait. He did not say a word and simply knelt on the spot.
This situation…
Naturally, he could detect it because his "senses" were stimulated by the Grand Pure One, via a mystical ability that Great Daoist Master Xuan Du could not understand.
However, Great Daoist Master Xuan Du was puzzled.
After thinking about it, he could only find out that the situation happened in the East Continent's Immortal Du Sect, which was almost destroyed previously.
He had no idea what the young disciple wanted by kneeling.
Things were very peaceful in the Immortal Du Sect and nothing major happened.
"Something big must have happened since it could alarm Teacher…"
Xuan Du pondered for a while and started to deduce what had happened to that young disciple. In the end…
"Interesting, someone has deceived the Heavenly Secret for him?"
Xuan Du raised his eyebrows. He shook his left hand in thin air, and his fingers moved slowly like ink. The image of a Taiji Painting floated in his palm. He raised his right hand and pointed his sword fingers at the image of the Taiji Painting. Xuan Du closed his eyes and focused.
Soon, Xuan Du felt enlightened.
At that moment, he sensed with his heart that that person was called Li Changshou, a young disciple of the Immortal Du Sect. He was less than 200 years old…
"It's over?"
Xuan Du was a little stunned. He carefully pondered over the information he had obtained through the Taiji Painting and raised his eyebrows.
He could not even deduce the power of an insignificant disciple using the Taiji Painting. That was too much. Xuan Du deduced for a while. This time, he quickly confirmed that his teacher had helped that disciple conceal something… It seemed that it happened not long ago.
Interesting. How many years has it been since Teacher made a move? Ever since the Great Magi-Demon War, the eight emperors of the human race had returned to the Fire Cloud Cave. The six Saints had stayed in seclusion and did not show themselves.
Now, Teacher actually took the initiative to help a young disciple of a "distant" faction conceal the secrets of the heavens…
What is so important?
Great Daoist Master Xuan Du did not dare to ask his teacher, for fear that he would be grounded by his teacher. Every time it happened, he would be grounded for ten thousand years and above…
Since the matter revolved around that young disciple, he could just ask him directly.
Xuan Du slowly stood up. His long robe flowed like water, and he felt enlightened…
"The dragon race enters Heaven." That is the hint from Teacher, the Saint.
Xuan Du immediately understood that the young disciple kneeling below was a key figure in the dragon race's entrance to heaven!
As for how the dragon race could enter Heaven, why they did so, and the young disciple's role in that matter was unknown to the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du… Great Daoist Master Xuan Du could not help but frown and mutter, "Teacher, can you relay a message to me directly via voice transmission? By letting me gain enlightenment straightaway, you will make me feel that my Dao is meaningless."
Then, Xuan Du felt a hint of enlightenment in his heart…
"I'll definitely do it next time."
Xuan Du was speechless.
He lowered his head and sighed. Great Daoist Master Xuan Du took a step forward and disappeared from the Tushita Palace.
The nine heavens were misty, and no one knew whenever someone came and went.
This disciple of Ren School took a few steps forward. He had already crossed thousands of mountains and rivers. He turned around and rushed past the five continents…
After a while, Xuan Du appeared above the Immortal Du Sect and stood on the thin and smooth array.
However, no one could see him.
Xuan Du smiled after scanning with his immortal senses.
Putting everything else aside, the system of Dao companions in the sect is not too bad. There are numerous couples in the sect.
If the intensity could increase and they can reproduce more, Ren School would definitely be pleased.
Xuan Du pointed at the Heaven-Breaking Peak and disappeared without alarming anyone.
In Heaven-Breaking Peak of the Hundred Mortal Hall, Li Changshou, who was lying on the ground, felt the Dao runes around him slowly disappear. He first heaved a sigh of relief, but also felt a little lost.
The Saint did not give any instructions… Could it be that he was telling me to be brave and settle the matter regarding the South Ocean Sea God Sect because I have a Saint to back me up? Li Changshou quickly dismissed his delusional thoughts. The Immortal Du Sect was originally created by the Saint's in-name disciple. Even his Sect Leader would not receive such treatment from the Saint…
The "chicken thigh" was especially famous for being quiet and not minding anyone's business.
Kneel for a while more?
Let's kneel for a while more.
Just as he was thinking about that, a voice sounded in his ears.
"Come to the southwest of the Immortal Du Sect to meet me."
Huh?
Li Changshou frowned. He scanned his surroundings with his immortal senses and immediately retracted them.
There was nothing.
He stood up and looked at the Saint's portrait. There was no fluctuation of Dao runes. Although he was puzzled, he decided to continue praying there. If the voice transmission came from an expert in Ren School, why did he not appear in the Immortal Du Sect? That was a problem.
A few moments later…
The voice transmission sounded again.
"Did you not hear the voice transmission just now? I'm the Great Daoist Master of Ren School. There must be a problem that you've encountered since you've come here to pay your respects to my portrait. I'll come over to take a look."
Li Changshou was shocked, but he became suspicious.
Is there such a good thing?
He had only burned three incense sticks in front of the Saint's portrait. He did not even say a word and yet he had already alarmed the Saint who got his only disciple to appear. Although it might be true, no matter how he looked at it…
"I, Xuandu, hit Spirit Stones" was more believable!
Li Changshou muttered, "How do you prove your identity, Senior?"
"Huh?"
Grandmaster Xuan Du was stunned. It was the first time he had encountered such a situation since he had started cultivating.
"How can I prove that I am me?"
This little disciple is really interesting.
Xuan Du pondered for a while and sent a voice transmission to Li Changshou. This time, he directly said a few words about the Inaction Sutra.
With a change of tone, Xuan Du narrated a few more words to Li Changshou, which were related to the Inaction Sutra, but they were more profound than the Inaction Sutra.
Seeing that Li Changshou still had a suspicious look in his eyes, the Grandmaster Xuan Du did not know whether to laugh or cry. He revealed a wisp of his own Dao runes to Li Changshou…
The Great Daoist Master had no choice but to send him another voice transmission.
"Dragons are entering Heaven."
After hearing that, Li Changshou immediately understood something and found the logic.
Actually, Li Changshou had confirmed that the other party was an existence with a terrifying cultivation level based on this wisp of Dao runes…
If they wanted to attack him, the Immortal Du Sect would probably be annihilated from the East Continent.
In front of such a person, he did not have any room to maneuver.
Finally, Li Changshou stood up in front of the Saint's portrait.
His expression remained the same. He went to look for an elder whom he was close to and asked for the jade token to leave the sect. Then, he turned around and left the hall.
After leaving the Hundred Mortal Hall, Li Changshou muttered, "Senior, should I call my Sect Leader?" "There's no need for that. You can come. If I wanted to harm you, why would I tell you so much?"
"Senior, don't blame me," Li Changshou muttered. "I was unable to react in time. I'll rush over to see you now." After saying that, he rode a cloud towards the mountain gate. He used a jade tablet to successfully leave the mountain gate. He took the southwest path and slowly flew hundreds of kilometers.
Great Daoist Master Xuan Du did not continue to urge him.
Li Changshou looked at the Sensing Stone before landing in a forest. He used Earth Escape and quickly traversed a thousand kilometers.
Should I use the paper effigy to test it first?
Li Changshou thought about it and quickly dismissed that thought.
Regardless of whether he was the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du or not, he could not play tricks on him…
He decided to use sincerity to exchange for opportunities.
He used his immortal senses to search the place, but he could not find anyone.
However, when Li Changshou jumped out of the soil and rode a cloud to a place that was 1500 kilometers away, he sensed something. He looked down and saw a young Daoist in a black Daoist robe in a valley.
This person was sitting beside the stream with his sleeves rolled up. There was a fire in front of him. He was roasting some fish, and he looked relaxed.
At that moment, Li Changshou's heart calmed down. He slowly descended on the cloud and bowed deeply.
"I'm Li Changshou, a disciple of the Immortal Du Sect. Greetings, Senior!"
Master Xuandu shook his head and sighed. He held the grilled fish and said, "I've been cultivating for quite some time. I've never seen such a long-winded disciple like you… Hmm?"
Master Xuandu seemed to have suddenly realized something. He turned to look at Li Changshou and laughed. "My method to hide my cultivation is rather brilliant. If I do not take a closer look, I will be mistaken. Your cultivation level… Why are you still a young disciple? Why didn't the Immortal Du Sect give you a position as an Elder?"
Li Changshou muttered to himself and lowered his head.
"It has only been hundreds of years since I've undergone the Tribulation Transcendence. I was lucky enough to ascend during the Tribulation Transcendence and obtain such a cultivation technique.
However, before my Tribulation Transcendence, I was just an ordinary disciple in the sect. If I suddenly reveal my cultivation level, I'm afraid that my fellow disciples will see me as an anomaly.
Therefore, I used this method of concealment.
I did not hide it on purpose. I have no ill intentions towards my sect."
Xuan Du nodded slowly and said, "These are just small matters. Come and sit. The more polite you are, the more I dislike it. We don't have so many rules in Ren School… However, I now understand why Teacher asked me to come and talk to you. There are people who have ascended, but it is rare for there to be someone like you. You're a talent."
Li Changshou raised his head and smiled. Then, he carefully sized up the young Daoist priest in front of him.
The first impression he had was that the latter was ordinary.
Upon closer inspection, he felt that the person in front of him was like a tall mountain, without giving off any sense of oppression. He could not see through him at all.
The Great Daoist Master just sat there casually, holding a tree branch in his hand. There was still a half-cooked grilled fish in his hand too, but it seemed to have merged with nature and resonated with heaven and earth. There was no disharmony.
At that moment, Li Changshou finally confirmed that that person was indeed the second most powerful person in the human race.
Great Daoist Master Xuandu of Xuandu Temple! "What are you waiting for?" "This is the first time I've seen an expert like you. I feel like I'm dreaming."
Li Changshou took a deep breath and took two steps forward. He sat in front of Xuan Du and extended his hand. "I'll roast it."
"You're quite smart."
"It's only right for me to serve an elder who has requests."
Upon hearing that reply, Xuan Du smiled and squinted. He handed over the wood and stretched his back.
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Xuan Du seemed to have thought of something and said casually, "By the way, I even damaged your marriage clay figurine beforehand and formed some fate with you. Did you take the Spirit Pill that I asked Fellow Daoist Du Jie to pass to you previously? How did it work?"
"I didn't take it," Li Changshou said with a smile. "There's nothing wrong with my body. I want to leave the Spirit Pill for my master who is practicing the Earth Immortal Dao."
"Former… Great Daoist Master, may I ask if Turbid Immortals can only cultivate to the Perfected Immortal realm?"
"Yes, a Turbid Immortal is only an Earth Immortal. He can only cultivate to the Perfected Immortal realm." Xuan Du nodded slowly. "I'm sorry for your loss."
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
What a genius at conversations.
"Tell me, what's the issue that you've encountered?" The Great Daoist Master Xuan Du looked at Li Changshou. "Since Teacher asked me to come down to look for you, I will help you get out of your predicament. Also, what connection do you have with the dragon race?"
Li Changshou smiled bitterly and said, "Great Daoist Master, do you know about the South Ocean Sea God Sect?" Xuan Du made some calculations with his fingers pinched and said, "I've heard recently that the Heavenly Courts are spreading rumors that Little Uncle-Master, the Jade Emperor, admires the Sea God Sect greatly. He wants to recruit the Sea God Sect's illegitimate god as a righteous god."
Li Changshou sighed. "I am the Sect Master… of the South Ocean Sea God Sect." "Oh?" Xuan Du's eyes lit up. "If you say that, I'm going to be energized! You're not even 200 years old. How did you become the Sect Master of the South Ocean Sea God Sect? Back then, I had also secretly gotten some people to deal with the sect. It was destroyed in a few hundred years… Ahem! Tell me, what's going on?"
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Chapter 139 The Lessons of the Great Daoist Master
"Hahahaha… That works too? The village of the Magihumans forcibly established you as the Sea God? The Magihumans even relied on the power of their bloodline to become as strong as bulls, and become Divine Envoys to accumulate wealth… In the end, the dragon race joined in too? Amazing, the things in this world are truly wonderful!"
In the valley, beside the stream, Xuan Du was holding onto a grilled fish and laughing.
Li Changshou tried his best to maintain his smile while standing at the side. He took out two pieces of grilled fish that he had originally planned to give to the elders in the sect and continued roasting them.
The first element required for cozying up to someone was sincerity.
Then, he would sincerely… do what the other party liked and wanted.
Xuan Du laughed for a while before asking, "How's the rest? Continue telling me. I won't listen to your story for nothing. Later, you can choose a mystical ability of the sect. If I know it, you can learn it. I will teach it to you."
Li Changshou was not too happy when he heard that. He sighed softly and mentioned how he dealt with the South Ocean Sea God Sect.
He also answered the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du and told him why he was related to the dragon race.
When Xuan Du heard that Li Changshou had no expert backing him up and had deliberately tried to confuse the dragon race to let them think about it… the Great Daoist Master could not help but laugh. He even complimented Li Changshou's "intelligent plan" and praised him.
"You sure are clever. No wonder Teacher would help you conceal the heavenly secret!"
Li Changshou's expression changed when he heard that.
Has the Saint really… remembered me?
Li Changshou immediately figured out the cause and effect of the matter.
The Dragon race's entry into the Heavenly Courts should be a key step in strengthening the Heavenly Court's prestige and power.
It was obvious that the Saint wanted to support the Heavenly Courts. Even the good corpses had turned into Grand Supreme Elders and stood on behalf of the Jade Emperor.
When the Grand Pure One discovered that the dragon race's entry to Heaven could be expedited through the South Ocean Sea God Sect, he decided to take action to cover up for him, preventing the dragon race and Western Sect from investigating and finding out about it…
That made sense.
Li Changshou had a thought in his mind. He felt that the time that the Saint had helped him conceal the heavenly secret, was most likely the time that he had met the Jade Emperor…
However, he could not come to a conclusion. He did not dare to guess the thoughts of the Saint.
He did not burn those incense for nothing!
"Changshou," said Xuan Du with a smile. "Teacher has given me a mission now. He wants us to bring the dragon race to the Heavenly Courts. What do you think?"
Li Changshou said seriously, "I will listen to your arrangements, Great Daoist Master."
"I heard from you just now that the elder has something he needs. I'll do my best."
Xuan Du squinted and smiled. "Since you've already taken action, let's continue. However, the dragon race had always been arrogant and looked down on the Heavenly Courts. When the Demon Emperor established the Demon Court and the demons were at their prime, they could only make the dragons their 'guests'. Although the dragon race lacks merit and opportunities, and their power is gradually weakening now, I'm afraid it will be difficult to destroy their pride if there are no calamities."
The meaning behind his words was that he wanted Li Changshou to think of ways to train the dragon race.
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
As a disciple of the Immortal Du Sect, his shoulders were too weak to shoulder such a huge responsibility!
The Great Daoist Master did not even blink when he ordered his juniors around.
"Great Daoist Master…"
Li Changshou looked troubled and said, "I used the power of the dragon race to protect the Sea God Sect in the South Ocean. That has already made me feel uneasy. Now, if you make me plot against the dragon race again…"
"Wait for a while. Let me deduce."
Xuan Du pinched his fingers to calculate. It was rare for him to stop smiling and reveal a serious expression.
"This matter is not that simple. Now, the two Saints of the Western Sect are about to take the dragon race under their wing. They have already started to attack. It seems that they are secretly pressuring the dragon race to submit… Tsk, it's been so many years, but they're still resorting to the same trick."
Li Changshou said softly, "Great Daoist Master, is it inappropriate for us to discuss this matter like this?"
"Don't worry," Xuan Du said. "You can say whatever you want when you're 100 feet away from me."
Li Changshou praised him in his heart.
Xuan Du was already seated with a grilled fish in hand. He picked out the fish and placed it into his mouth while thinking about how to make arrangements for the matter.
However, Li Changshou had already started to think about which mystical ability he could ask for later.
It would be best if he could learn an escape technique or a technique that could hide his Qi. Or perhaps, like the Great Daoist Master, he could make it impossible for others to use their immortal senses to investigate…
Huh? Li Changshou suddenly reacted and hurriedly asked, "Great Daoist Master, are you referring to the two old masters from the west who have already attacked the dragon race?"
Xuan Du said, "That's right. The heavenly secrets have been revealed. There are some disasters that struck the dragon race today, but I'm not worried for now."
Li Changshou could not help but laugh and shake his head.
Xuan Du felt that his little disciple was really interesting. Not only was he interesting, but his temper was interesting as well. There seemed to be many interesting things about him.
Xuan Du asked, "Is there anything else?"
"I sensed that the South Ocean Sea God Sect is in danger…"
Li Changshou then told the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du about the battle that happened in the Southwest part of the South Continent.
"It turns out that the lie I told to the dragon race has exposed the truth. It's no wonder the dragon race is so confident."
"Hahahaha…"
Xuan Du laughed again. The Great Daoist Master Xuan Du seemed to be optimistic in Li Changshou's opinion…
He was joyous.
Soon, Great Daoist Master Xuan Du patted Li Changshou's shoulder and said, "Well done! I have already understood what Teacher meant. You will be in charge of the matter regarding the dragon race entering Heaven. If you encounter any trouble that you cannot resolve, you will stay in the Immortal Du Sect… That's not right, you're here. How could you have planned so many things?"
"I have a shallow technique called the Man-Forming Paper Cutouts."
Li Changshou did not dare to hide anything. He immediately took out a paper effigy from his sleeve. "I modified him and turned him into an incarnation technique."
Xuan Du stared at the paper effigy and Li Changshou before shaking his head.
He had only cultivated for less than two hundred years, but his body and incarnation technique… "If it wasn't for the fact that Teacher does not allow me to take you in as a disciple, I would really want to drag you back to the Tushita Palace. However, Changshou, there are a few things that I have to remind you about."
Li Changshou's expression immediately turned serious. He sat on the rock and listened carefully.
Xuan Du's eyes were filled with memories as he slowly spoke. "The Primordial World is not as peaceful as it seems to you."
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
He thought that the big shot was going to say something. He naturally understood that fact.
Li Changshou put on a serious expression and cooperated with the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du.
Xuan Du said, "I have yet to be born during the ancient times. Let's not talk about it for now. In the ancient times, there had been many geniuses and mighty figures who had amazed the world. In the end, they all turned into ashes.
In the Primordial World, the most common thing is scheming against others…"
Li Changshou thought, Why does this sound so familiar?
"Do you know why Teacher taught me not to get involved in karma?"
Xuan Du sighed and said, "It's because karma can't be severed. Perhaps, you might think that it's a small matter, but you might attract a fatal calamity after a long time. Looking at everything that happened ever since the ancient times, I can give you the best words of truth. That is… there are too many dangers in the Primordial World."
Li Changshou nodded solemnly. At that moment, he felt touched. He had finally found the organization's gratitude!
Xuan Du continued, "Look at the Demon Master Kun Peng, who had spread his wings and soared beyond the Nine Heavens. In the end, he was crippled and had to flee the chaotic sea. Look at the two Demon Emperors, who were high-spirited and stood at the peak of Mount Buzhou. In the end, they died and were left with nothing. Then there is the Battle Magi, the ten Great Demon Saints, the Blood Sea Asura, and the mighty figures with mystical abilities that were whizzing through the world… There are countless of them. Changshou, there is no winner in this world. Only the living and the dead."
Li Changshou nodded in agreement and said, "Great Daoist Master, why don't you teach me this principle?"
"This is just a warning. Who can really not be affected by karma?"
Xuan Du smiled and said, "I'm just trying to remind you.
Golden Immortals who enjoy longevity are nothing. So what if some are in the Zenith Heaven realm? Don't be complacent just because you have ascended. It's only right for you to focus on cultivation."
Li Changshou stood up and bowed. He felt that the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du was personable and affectionate.
Li Changshou really wanted to have a chat with Xuan Du because he suddenly felt like the hard work that he had done for hundreds of years had finally been recognized.
However, he could not.
He had to stay alert all the time.
Even though he felt grateful towards the Great Mage who was very concerned about him, he could not rely on him or trust him completely.
It was impossible for the Great Daoist Master to keep staring at him.
Moreover, if someone were to attack him, the Great Daoist Master would at most be able to help collect his corpse. If his body was still warm, he could stuff him a Nine Revolution Golden Pill or something…
He was thinking too much.
"Then, you can handle the matters of the dragon race as you deem fit."
The Great Daoist Master Xuan Du patted his knees. Seeing that the fire was almost burning out, he slowly stood up.
"Let's end the conversation here today. Which mystical ability do you want to learn? I can't go back on my words."
Li Changshou pondered for a while. After some thought, he said, "Escape technique."
Great Daoist Master Xuan Du was stunned for a moment. Then, he clapped his hands and laughed. He took out two jade tokens from his sleeve.
"I originally planned to give it to you on two occasions as a reward. I'll give it all to you at once. I have an escape technique but your cultivation level is too low to cultivate it. This is a technique that allows you to transform your body. You can comprehend it and perfect the mystical abilities of your paper effigies. There is also a sutra written by Teacher. It can give you some insight into the Dao. Just remember not to show off this sutra. Just figure it out yourself."
Li Changshou held two jade tokens and revealed a somewhat joyous expression. "Thank you, Great Daoist Master."
"After so many years, there's finally a disciple from one of the various factions, whom Teacher values. I will take good care of you since you are a disciple that is valued by Teacher."
Xuan Du patted Li Changshou's shoulder. "Do you need me to show up in the Sea God Sect when I come down this time?
There was no one behind you in the past.
Now, you do.
However, it's best if you don't cause trouble everywhere. I like disciples who are more stable and reliable. If you cause too much karma, I might kill you myself."
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
Did he just give me a harsh remark after showing me some kindness?
"Don't worry, Great Daoist Master, I will be extra careful when I do things in the future."
Li Changshou pondered for a while and said, "The South Ocean is where the experts of the dragon race are gathered. I want to invite you to reveal your whereabouts, Great Daoist Master.
However, since the Ancestral Master has arranged for the dragon race to enter Heaven, I feel that there's no need to alarm the Western Sect…"
"Oh?" Xuan Du squinted slightly. "What good plan do you have? Just say it. What I dislike the most is thinking about these things."
"Yes… I'm spouting nonsense. If there's anything wrong with my words, please don't blame me."
Li Changshou whispered a few words.
Xuan Du quickly smiled and nodded. "It's similar to what I think."
"I racked my brains to come up with this idea. I must have received your guidance, Great Daoist Master."
"Yes, yes, not bad. If you can speak well, say a few more words."
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
The experts are indeed all so unique.
Seeing that the Great Daoist Master was about to leave, Li Changshou hesitated for a moment before saying, "Great Daoist Master, I have something to say. I wonder if I should say it…"
"Just say it."
"I understand that you implemented the system of Dao companions for the sake of helping the human race prosper… but…"
Xuan Du smiled. "Why? Is this plan not
good?"
"It's naturally wonderful," Li Changshou said in a low voice. "But the problem is that they… are not going to give birth…"
Xuan Du frowned. "Why is that so? Logically speaking, when Yin and Yang intersect, there should be a spirit born."
Li Changshou immediately understood something.
It turned out that you have been meddling with the Dao companion system for so many years, yet you…
"Could it be that they can still control that matter themselves?" asked the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du who was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
"I'm 80% sure. I don't know much about it… This is really too complicated."
Li Changshou could only give that reply.
In the wilderness where the dragon race had ambushed in the Southwest of the South Continent, Ao Yi stood in the dust that filled the sky at the mountainside. He sighed in his heart.
If not for the schemes that the expert behind Brother Changshou had given him, the number of casualties we would suffer would definitely increase, even though the dragon race would still win.
I really owe Brother Changshou a big favor.
After returning to Golden Ao Island, Ao Yi decided to sum up the 'Twenty-six Steps To Make The Enemy Retreat' into a set of battle techniques. If Brother Changshou agreed, he would offer those techniques to his father…
At that moment, a few old dragons from the dragon race walked over worriedly.
An old dragon said, "Your Highness, the enemy we discovered this time is an ancient ferocious beast, a Blood-Winged Black Mosquito. It's very ferocious… Can we invite experts from Ren School to appear so that we can resolve this situation where we are isolated and helpless?"
Ao Yi thought for a while after hearing that. Then, he nodded slowly. "I have to discuss this with Brother Sect Master before I can decide…"
"Oh?"
Suddenly, he heard a chuckle in the air.
Ao Yi paused in his speech. The dragons looked as if they were facing a formidable enemy. They looked at the spot that was thousands of feet high in the sky.
Over there, a figure in a black robe stood with his hands behind his back. It was unclear where he had come from and when he appeared. The person looked below and said, "Don't hurt mortals."
With that, the figure left behind a wisp of Dao runes and disappeared in a flash.
The dragons below looked at each other.
"That is…"
"The Great Daoist Master! This Dao rune is from the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du from the Dao Sect, Ren School!"
At that moment, Daoist Wen Jing, who was paying attention to the situation, suddenly shivered and her pique dissipated…
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Chapter 140 Shocking the Crowd With One Move
Li Changshou was in a good mood as he rode the clouds along the green mountains and rivers. He was much more confident than before.
He looked up to see the essence of the Earth and spat the essence of the Sun and Moon.
Warm sunlight suddenly shone into the dark, cold, and dark Primordial World…
"I'm not alone."
Finally, he found a rare sense of approval!
Li Changshou felt a little poetic. He pondered for a while and said, "Although I have a huge backer now, I can't relax."
The Great Daoist Master's arrival had indeed given him a booster. He now had a safety net. He had truly cozied up to the powerful big shot of Ren School.
However, there were two core members of Ren School. From the Sect Leader to the Head Disciple, they were all compliant and quiet.
Great Daoist Master Xuan Du gave Li Changshou that warning so as to prevent Li Changshou from being conceited and complacent just because he had obtained the favor of the Saint…
Actually, the Great Daoist Master's warning did not mean much to Li Changshou.
As soon as he bid farewell to the Great Daoist Master, Li Changshou thought about something…
"Why would I gain the favor of the Saint Lord?"
Li Changshou pondered for a while and slowly thought about it.
Firstly, the Sea God Sect of the South Ocean involved the karma of the Heavenly Courts and the dragon race. That was why he had impressed the Sage.
Secondly, his previous actions should have been in line with the old Saint's intentions. That was why he helped him to conceal the heavenly secret and tasked him with the mission to lead the dragon race to heaven. After piecing the clues together, Li Changshou began to figure everything out. Li Changshou knew very well that the founder did not give him benefits just because of his handsome face.
In order to obtain the protection of the Saint, he had to prove that he had a certain value. He had to maintain the principle of "keeping calm with inaction and avoiding karma"!
At the same time, he could not lower his cultivation level. Only by entering the Golden Immortal Realm would he be able to continue working for the Saint and obtain his protection.
Li Changshou smiled bitterly and sighed in his heart…
Those who are good at using tools could not help but become tools.
This is probably… the same meaning as "the young man who slays dragons will eventually become an evil dragon".
He scanned the valley with his immortal senses and realized that the Great Daoist Master was indeed not around. Li Changshou rode a cloud and landed in the forest below.
He sneaked underground and returned to the Immortal Du Sect.
In Li Changshou's opinion, there were only two real meanings for him to cozy up to the powerful Great Daoist Master…
Firstly, his previous lies had come true.
He had more confidence in the matters of the Sea God Sect in the South Ocean.
Secondly, he had directly reduced most of the pressure on "Daoist Wen".
As long as the Great Daoist Master appeared in the South Ocean and said "don't hurt mortals", he would be able to achieve the effect of shocking many with one stone.
The dragon race would probably think that the Great Daoist Master had appeared to support the Sea God Sect in the South Ocean, thus confirming that the Sea God Sect was the incense-merit machine of Ren School.
The dragon race would naturally place more importance on the Sea God Sect. Their pride, their current predicament, and the fear in their hearts would make them clutch at their last straw, the Sea God Sect, tightly.
As for the Western Sect, Daoist Wen should be a little wary.
However, the Great Daoist Master only said "don't harm mortals" and did not say anything else. What he meant was actually… "You can go to the sea to fight."
Those words do fit the image of the Senior Brother of Ren School.
When the Western Sect converges their merit in the western part of the South Continent, they should also pay attention.
If Li Changshou was right, the Western Sect would continue to plot against the dragon race and integrate them into the Western Sect's factions.
He had to plan carefully and make full use of the Sea God Sect in the South Ocean. When the dragon race felt that they could no longer bear the burden, he would pull the dragon race into the Heavenly Courts and make them provide support for the Jade Emperor…
Fighting for the dragon race with the Western Sect would be no different from snatching food from a tiger's mouth.
Before today, there was only a vague existence of the Jade Emperor behind Li Changshou. Naturally, he did not dare to do
So.
However, Li Changshou now had a Saint who had helped him to deceive the heavens. Moreover, he was the strongest person among the six Saints… Next, as long as Li Changshou was careful enough and did not expose his true body or implicate his karma, he could give it a try!
That was the first mission given by the Sage.
It concerned his future and fate. He had to be cautious and give it his all.
After Li Changshou returned to the mountain, he had originally wanted to invite his master and junior sister to a meal of frog and fish hotpot to celebrate and study the two jade tokens that he had just obtained…
Now, he felt that…
He first listed out the possible reactions that the Western Sect and the dragon race might have. Then, according to those possibilities, he would make plans for the future. It was the most important thing to plan, lest he got flustered!
He traveled underground until he was three hundred kilometers away from the Immortal Du Sect.
Li Changshou changed his direction and rode the cloud at the speed that a disciple of the Dao Requital realm should have. He slowly returned.
For example, when the Great Daoist Master heard that he was the Sect Master of the Sea God Sect in the South Ocean, he was slightly surprised…
As long as Ao Yi did not expose himself, who would have thought that the Sect Leader of the Sea God Sect in the South Ocean would be a young disciple of the Immortal Du Sect who had yet to become an immortal?
To Li Changshou, that disguise was one of his trump cards.
It was more important.
In Daoist Wen Jing's Cave Abode near the spirit mountain in Aparagodānīya Continent, a buzzing mosquito sounded as Daoist Wen Jing appeared out of thin air and stood in front of the two maidservants who were cultivating.
The two maidservants trembled. Before they could open their eyes, Daoist Wen Jing swiped her hand and the two maidservants immediately turned into ashes…
"Did I let you cultivate?" Daoist Wen Jing said coldly. As her dress fluttered, the sound of water came from the Cave Abode.
When her dress fell, she was already seated in the treasure pool that was emitting a dense spiritual aura. She pinched a spiritual lotus with her slender fingers and slowly tore the petals of the lotus into pieces…
That was an effective method for her to stay calm.
After all, most people who had lived for that long had little fetishes that others did not understand.
"What a cunning dragon! My children have been buried by you people like this! You even scattered their ashes!" Daoist Wen Jing gritted her teeth and cursed. However, she slowly exhaled right after.
It was just that she was not doing well.
This time, the Second Sect Master had given her 30% of her clansmen. She had arranged for 10% of her clansmen to ambush that batch of dragons. She had thought that she would win.
She did not expect that the other party was way too cunning. She was not stable enough!
With so many clansmen dead, as the queen, she naturally felt heartache.
However, even though her heart ached, as long as the batch of old mosquitoes in the clan were still around, they would be able to be born again after tens of thousands of years…
As she gradually suppressed his anger, that figure appeared in Daoist Wen Jing's heart again…
The Great Daoist Master Xuandu!
She wanted to grit her teeth and vent her anger, but her heart trembled a few times. She recalled the fear and helplessness she felt when Xuan Du came looking for her…
That man could not be provoked.
"Next, I have to avoid the humans… The Sea God Sect in the South Ocean is indeed a shadow of Ren School."
Daoist Wen Jing groaned softly. The petals had been torn into pieces and scattered in the
water.
It seemed that she had to start with the dragon race.
Normally, she would have to produce results within a thousand years after receiving orders from the Second Sect Master.
Are there any weaknesses in the dragon race that can be exploited?
Daoist Wen Jing pinched her fingers and deduced. Her narrow, phoenix-like eyes were slightly squinted. The smile on her lips was extremely charming, but it was also cold.
She remembered that a few years ago, some Immortal Flood Dragon troops were unhappy with the dragon race and had rebelled…
"I can make use of this."
At the same time, in the ocean south of Anshui City.
"Is he really the Great Daoist Master Xuan
Du?"
"Absolutely. He is indeed the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du. We should not have missed anything."
"So what if he's the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du? Do we dragons still need to rely on them?"
"That's right. The Sea God Sect's incense offerings are originally for Nephew Ao Yi."
Sitting in the flood dragon carriage, Ao Yi could not help but laugh bitterly when he heard the words of his uncles who were outside.
After all, there were people who did not want to admit the fact that the dragon race was weak. They forced themselves to be stubborn and even said that the Eldest Senior Brother of the sect was nothing.
Ao Yi saw that the jaws of his two uncles, who were shouting the loudest, had almost dropped when the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du appeared!
Shaking his head, Ao Yi took out a palm-sized mirror and activated the restrictions on it.
*Buzz*
The mirror trembled a few times, and an image immediately appeared.
Ao Yi saw his father lying on the rainbow coral throne. There were a few gentle sea maidens beside him who were fanning him, massaging his legs and shoulders, and serving tea.
The Dragon King of the East Ocean was also the current Patriarch of the dragon race. He sat in the four seas and had countless treasures. That was what the life of a dragon was like…
It was boring, absurd, and mundane. He heard an old and shaky voice at the side. "Your Majesty, His Highness wishes to see you."
Ao Yi naturally knew that the voice belonged to his father's subordinate, Prime Minister Turtle.
"Ao Yi." The Dragon King opened his eyes and waved to motion for the sea maiden to go away. He looked at Ao Yi through the mirror.
Ao Yi immediately sat up straight and tensed
up.
"Father, I'm here!"
"Yes, I know about the battle over there. You did well."
Ao Yi's lips curled up slightly when he heard that. However, he quickly lowered his head and said, "It's all thanks to the guidance of the expert. I don't dare to take credit."
The Dragon King of the East Ocean smiled and said, "You didn't cultivate for nothing in Golden Ao Island.
"Remember to place more treasures in the Sea God Sect later. Our race cannot owe the Sea God a favor."
"I understand. I will arrange it later. Father, I want to return to Golden Ao Island to cultivate."
"Go ahead." The Dragon King of the East Ocean waved his hand. "My son is hardworking and kind. I am very happy. You don't have to bother about the matter of gifting treasures. I will make the arrangements."
Then, the mirror vibrated and the image in the mirror gradually disappeared.
Ao Yi heaved a sigh of relief and put away the mirror.
He was actually very afraid that his father would ask him who the Sect Leader of the Sea God Sect was. If his father really asked, Ao Yi did not know if he would answer…
"Brother Changshou, what should I do to repay you?"
The East Ocean Dragon King's decree was quickly sent over. When Ao Yi left the army and was escorted back to Golden Ao Island, a group of Immortal Flood Dragon soldiers carried dozens of huge boxes and headed towards Anshui City.
Not to mention what was inside the box, just the boxes themselves… were rare materials for refining artifacts…
Two days later, in the empty Lingxiao Treasure Hall in the Nine-layered Celestial Palace, General Dongmu rode on a cloud and headed straight into the Lingxiao Treasure Hall. He bowed and said,
"Your Majesty, we have investigated what happened to the Sea God Sect two days ago."
"Oh?"
The white-robed young man, who was on the pedestal, put down the jade pen in his hand.
"Speak."
"I'll do as you say. Someone has schemed against the dragon race and used the Sea God Sect in the South Ocean to ambush the dragon race's troops. However, they were pulled into an ambush by the dragon race. I could not deduce and investigate the people who schemed against the dragon race. However, the ones who appeared were the ancient ferocious beasts, Blood-Winged Black Mosquitoes. There are only two clans that can release so many Blood-Winged Black Mosquitoes now…"
The white-robed young man nodded slowly. He naturally understood who General Dongmu was referring to.
"They never took me seriously." The white-robed young man sighed slowly. A glint flashed across his eyes, and he instantly smiled again as usual.
"Later, bring some rewards to the Sea God Sect, General Dongmu.
Since the decree has not been completed, I can only comfort this… this… beloved
guest…"
The Jade Emperor paused and pinched his fingers to deduce. Then, he smiled bitterly and said, "General Dongmu, remember to ask for the name and Dao name of the Sea God this time."
General Dongmu was stunned. At that moment, he suddenly realized that he did not know of the Sea God's name.
He did not even know about his alias.
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