Immortality begins with meditation puppets

"Busy with starting a business, busy with development, busy with spiritual practice, and in the midst of all that, you still find time to fool around with me? Are you giving up on today's competition?"

Inside the Su residence, the enchantress, her face flushed and eyes alluring, lay limply against Su Qing's chest, asking with some concern.

Since Su Qing entered the competition, Liu Yun'er has attended every single one. As the mistress of the Su family, she has led the Su family members and puppets in a high-profile manner to cheer for him, applaud him, and create excitement for him in the audience.

Witnessing her defeat numerous heroes from all realms and achieve top-five rankings in all competitions was truly dazzling and mesmerizing. She felt that her judgment back then was excellent, having formed a bond with her when she was just a minor Qi Refining cultivator.

The high-profile witch naturally hoped that her Daoist partner would also be high-profile, continuing to be so glorious, continuing to forge ahead, and winning all the championships in all the events he participated in, so that her Daoist partner's glory could shine throughout the heavens and the myriad worlds.

Thus, several days ago, she forbade Su Qing from wasting her energy on her. Not only Su Qing, but Ling Ying and the other women were also forbidden from acting recklessly. Hong Shang and the other passionate puppets were all taken over by her, just so that Su Qing could concentrate on preparing for the competition and conserve her energy.

Who would have thought that he had been conserving his energy, but instead of using it in the actual competition, he used it in his match against her. After returning from outside today, he pushed her into the room, and she struggled desperately and resisted, which only excited him more. They fought from night until dawn. How could she not worry about his performance in today's match!
"Last night I was in excellent condition, and I was determined to fight you a thousand times over to reclaim our lost territory and show you my power. As for today, what does it matter whether I'm in good condition or not? Some things we should give way to, and some things we shouldn't do. Whether we win or lose, it won't have much impact on me or the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom!"

Su Qing said nonchalantly that in the current points situation, Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom is firmly in the first-tier power. Even if all the Kaiyuan contestants, including himself, who entered the final five of their respective events were defeated and eliminated today, they would not fall out of the first-tier power. As for the meager reward after winning the championship, the current mine owner Su has no interest in it!
"So you're really not going to try to become a top-tier power? I see on the leaderboard that Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom is about the same level as Lingbao Sect. You, Hudan, Xiong Er, and Fellow Daoist Ying together still have dozens of projects to work on to improve your score. If you put in the effort, you might actually be able to squeeze out Lingbao Sect!"

Liu Yun'er's body was like fire as she writhed in his arms, her eyes blazing with fire. She was clearly captivated by the vision of Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom becoming a top-tier power in the heavens and leading all others. Even though Su Qing had told her before that Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom was now pursuing steady development and that it was not strong enough to be a top-tier power, nor could it bear the responsibilities of one, she still felt that the opportunity was too good to pass up and that she would be unwilling to give up without trying.

Not only was she unwilling to accept it, but all the immortals of the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom were unwilling to accept it.

Before the Heroes' Gathering, the immortals of Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom would not have had such expectations. At that time, they felt that their immortal kingdom had only been established for a little over a hundred years, and its strength and foundation were far inferior to the major sects of the heavens. Although Su Zhenren had single-handedly raised the level of the immortal kingdom, the time was still short and it needed to continue to develop. At most, it would only be a second-tier power. Let alone compete for the top-tier power, it would be enough for the whole country to celebrate if it could even join the ranks of the top-tier power and be compared with the old Tianyuan powers such as Penglai and Qiandao.

However, as Su Qing and his puppets wreaked havoc, the Kaiyuan Divine Spirit cultivators such as Ying Jueshen and Shao Delong rose to prominence. In particular, the addition of the two great sects of the heavens, Taishang Sect and Wohuang Sect, made the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom's points rank among the top since the start of the conference. It was always neck and neck with Lingbao Sect and Dongwang Sect, with only Yuanshi Sect able to maintain a slight advantage.

This momentum in the rankings far exceeded the expectations of the Kaiyuan Immortal Citizens, making them realize in a daze, "So this is how strong our Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom is now?" With the current points base, it doesn't seem like a pipe dream to strive for a top-tier power.
Su Qing heard that Xiong Er Money Shop had even opened an independent betting platform specifically for whether Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom could become a top-tier power. There were many bettors, almost all of whom were Kaiyuan Immortal citizens, which showed the current expectations of the Kaiyuan Immortal citizens.

This is a good thing, representing that the people have a strong sense of collective honor and a certain sense of belonging to the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom. That's why they valued the status and glory of the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom so much. However, this time he is afraid he will disappoint these people and make them lose everything. Of course, he will not lose to outsiders. All the income from Xiong Er Money House's opening of the gambling market at this conference will be invested in the construction of the Immortal Kingdom. It can be considered that they have made a contribution to the Immortal Kingdom.

He remained clear-headed throughout, knowing exactly what this Heroes' Gathering was all about. Therefore, he wasn't enthusiastic about the points, but rather treated each opportunity to compete on stage as a product promotion event, either to promote his puppet, himself, or the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom.

In short, thanks to his efforts, the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom, the Su Group, and Su Qing himself have all left a deep impression on countless cultivators across the myriad realms after this grand gathering of heroes.

Because of this advertising effect, once these cultivators from all the heavens arrive in the Tianyuan Realm, if they have no special ties, they will have to choose other immortal kingdoms. Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom may be their first choice. And the products of Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom, when they fall into the myriad worlds, cannot be considered as three-no products. They are all famous brands, and there is a reason why they are sold at a high price!
In addition, he used his status as a landlord and the identity of the sect leader of Taiyi Sect, with the True Lord of Snail Emperor Sect accompanying him, to flirt with various sects and cultivators, build relationships, expand his network, discuss cooperation and development, introduce talent, and promote exchanges...

Each and every one of these events is a crucial matter that will affect the entire Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom in the future. In comparison, who cares who the heroes on the arena are?

"Let them fight it out. I'm not going to participate. Except for the puppet project, which I will definitely take on and cannot afford to lose, I won't force anything in the other projects. Besides, do you think the Lingbao Sect and the Dongwang Sect, those great sects of the heavens, are pushovers? We've pulled out all the stops and brought out all our resources, and this is all we've managed to achieve. Meanwhile, their contestants are all junior members of their sects. Even the elders are kept out of the Heavenly Gate. This time, we might not be able to beat them, and if we do, it will only be a slap in their face. If they target us in the future, how will the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom survive?"

"Yes, I know that Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom is prioritizing development now, and it's better to pursue real benefits than to fight for empty fame. But it's a pity for you. You clearly have the ability to win several projects, but today you deliberately admit defeat and give the points to others. This Heroes' Gathering brings together cultivators from all realms. With the prosperity of human fortune, winning a project can also bring good fortune. This is the biggest benefit of this gathering. Everyone else is fighting tooth and nail for it, but you don't care at all!"

“I have the Azure Dragon Dao Pattern, but I can’t understand luck. The fact that this conference was held in the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom means we’ve already received the greatest luck. Everyone has been kind enough to let me get this benefit, so I can’t take more than my share. Besides, Gao Erqiang and Old Daoist Tong aren’t outsiders. Even the Peach Blossom Sect and the Samsara Sect are willing to befriend us. Letting them help us raise our status would also benefit us!”

Su Qing patted the witch's shapely buttocks and lazily explained, thinking to himself that this witch used to seem intelligent and quick-witted, someone who was destined for great things. But after she had someone to rely on and became his person, she turned out to be just like an ordinary woman, only thinking about her own man's glory and never considering that he should compromise for the benefit of others or the collective.

It's a bit selfish and short-sighted, but it's very comforting.

It's only right for one's own women to side with them!
"What about the others? Tiger Egg and Bear Two are just puppets of our own. You can tell them to fight or not fight. Fellow Daoist Ying and Fellow Daoist Shao have fought their way up to this point, but they might not be as willing as you to give up their own interests for the sake of the Immortal Kingdom. And the fellow Daoists of the Snail Emperor Sect and the Taiyi Sect are even less likely to listen to you!"

Liu Yun'er was both seduced and persuaded by him, and then reminded him again.

Her concerns were not unfounded. After all, everyone who had managed to reach the top five in their respective events was eager to make a name for themselves in front of the cultivators of the heavens. Asking them to throw the game at this point would be worse than killing them.

Su Qing had already thought of this point and said in a deep voice: "The Snail Emperor Sect has never been interested in this tournament. Their participation is only to give me face. It is not acceptable for them to throw the game, but they can withdraw. If they encounter friendly forces, I will make them withdraw. Before the Taiyi Sect's sixth-level elders reach the Heavenly Origin stage, I can suppress them with one hand. I am not afraid that they will disobey me."

As for Fellow Daoist Ying, he participated in the Gods and Spirits competition. The other four strong contenders were: Xing Sha Tian Shen - Gao Erqiang, Lei Bu Tian Jiang - Wu Xing, Huang Shu Yao Shen, and Hei Feng Ling Shen. He would have a hard time winning against any of these four. The only one who needed him to give up points was Gao Erqiang. He didn't need Gao Erqiang to throw the match to defeat him, so there was no need to worry about him.

Fellow Daoist Shao has truly surprised me this time. The talent of the Undying Armor is simply heaven-defying for an armor master. In the past, Fellow Daoist Shao had no one to supervise him, and the conditions were not good, so it was difficult for him to bring out the full effect of this talent. This time, with his father-in-law whipping him from behind, he has finally made a name for himself. This Undying Armor may become another flagship product of our Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom besides Su Ji's puppets. I can't wait for him to win the championship and make a name for himself. How could I let him give up?
The only ones worth noting are this father-in-law and son-in-law; the other cultivators are participating in niche events with small tracks and few points, so whether they're given an advantage or not is meaningless and can be ignored!

As they spoke, Su Qing, having already donned her inner and outer armor, robes, and headdress with the witch's assistance, turned back to ask as she prepared to step out the door:

Are you still coming to watch my match today?

"What are you looking at? I don't know what you ate yesterday, I'm almost falling apart, how can I have the energy to watch your game? Besides, I don't want to watch you throw the game or lose!"

"Hahaha, you vixen, you can't beat me, you just can't beat me. You insist on slandering me for eating something. With my strength, I can still subdue you without eating anything!"

Su Qing felt a little guilty, but pretended to be bold and pushed open the door to leave. He thought to himself that after the competition, he would have to find that fellow Daoist from Dan Da Sect to get some more Donkey Spirit and Bull Fierce Pills. Otherwise, if he didn't perform as well as he did this time, wouldn't that confirm that he had taken pills this time?

Sigh, you can't blame him for being incapable. It's mainly because the demoness Taihang has the constitution of a moon goddess and mainly cultivates yin and yang. In the demon sect, she reads all sorts of erotic cultivation techniques and does those kinds of things. It's like his current battles with others. She's capable of defeating beings of higher ranks. Without taking drugs and pills, how could he withstand it?

However, speaking of overcoming the challenges of higher-level beings, his first match today seems to be against a Nascent Soul True Monarch, a higher-level being!

As he entered the venue on time, his arena, number 0098, was already packed with spectators.

They were clearly divided into three factions.

First, there were the Kaiyuan citizens, whose clothing varied and whose cultivation and wealth were somewhat meager, but whose complexions were rosy and who exuded a spirited and confident aura from within. They spontaneously came to cheer on their ruler, Su Qing.

Secondly, the Peach Blossom Sect cultivators with peach blossom symbols on their chests, as major sects of the heavens, should have been more confident than the people of Kaiyuan. However, when they thought about the opponent their senior brother was facing today, Su Qing, whose strength was unfathomable and whose puppets were countless, they were inexplicably worried. Although they were cheering for their senior brother, their confidence was far less than that of the people of Kaiyuan.

Thirdly, there are entertainers in every realm. Who wins or loses is irrelevant to them. Take the match between Su Qing and True Monarch Taoyuan, for example. If they play well and make a good scene, it will give them something to talk about when they return to their sect and realm.

"Master Su is unparalleled; he can easily capture a Nascent Soul True Monarch!"

"Good heavens, the cultivators of your Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom are quite arrogant. Anyone who didn't know better would think that Nascent Soul cultivators are as common as dogs and Deity Transformation cultivators are everywhere in your Immortal Kingdom. You can't even find a single proper Deity Transformation cultivator in your entire Immortal Kingdom, yet you dare to talk big and don't take my senior brother, True Monarch Taoyuan, seriously!"

"Master Su, True Lord Taoyuan said you only know how to hide behind puppets and are not a real man. True Lord Taoyuan, Master Su, said you are fussy and coy like a woman. Today, I will beat you until you cry for your father and mother!"

"In combat sports, no means are prohibited in principle. You must not hold back. Use any underhanded, cunning, dirty, or dirty tactics on your opponents. It doesn't matter if the methods are dirty or not, the winner takes all!"

"True Lord of Peach Blossom Spring, hold your head high, stand tall, and don't lose face!"

"Master Su, it's up to you now. Although it's difficult to defeat someone of higher rank, it's nothing new for you. I've staked everything on you, so don't bankrupt me!"

It was noisy and chaotic, but also incredibly exciting.

In this atmosphere, Su Qing slowly stepped onto the arena to meet his opponent, Peach Blossom True Lord, who had signed a Dao contract with him and become a guest lecturer at the Martial Arts Academy.

"This humble Taoist greets the True Lord. I have been in contact with the True Lord for several days and have learned that the True Lord is knowledgeable and has a great memory and supernatural powers. Today, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to spar with the True Lord, and I hope that the True Lord will give me some guidance!"

"Ah, give you guidance? Me?" Peach Blossom Spring True Monarch looked at Su Qing, then pointed to himself, completely stunned. (End of Chapter)