Shangyuque

Chapter 222 Wang Yulou won against Mang Xiang for the first time... So, what was the price?

Just listen to the patriarch's nonsense; believing it is idiotic.

If Mang Xiang could kill even Xuan Zhuan and Dan Ri, what else couldn't he do?

That's a complete beast; his words are worse than farts.

Even a fart makes a sound, but Mang Xiang's words are so disgusting that Wang Yulou has to listen to every single one of them and then try to understand their deeper meaning—it's pure nausea.

Almost instantly, Wang Yulou realized Xiaoyu's judgment.

The fact that Mangxiang attained enlightenment at this particular time, after such a long delay, suggests he must have had ambitions and ideas.

Of course, every great cultivator has ambitions and ideas, but for Mang Xiang to support his ambitions and ideas with the strength of the second weakest Golden Core cultivator in the Great Heaven and Earth is a great risk.

Wang Yulou, however, only hoped to follow Mang Xiang to reach the Purple Mansion realm, and would deal with the matter of the Purple Mansion realm later.

Anyway, he wasn't really keen on sticking with Mang Xiang to the end.

Yes, Mang Xiang has treated him well, and his rise to prominence under Mang Xiang's guidance has been smooth so far. However, Mang Xiang's thousand-year-old exploitation and endless demands on the Wang family are also true.

It is true that Wang Yulou ran around tirelessly for his path to enlightenment, and so many of his relatives and friends died.

Ultimately, no one owes anyone anything.

The problem is that Wang Yulou hasn't opened his Purple Mansion yet. Mangxiang is a scoundrel, and Shuizun is also a scoundrel. They're all empty promises with no substance.

Therefore, even if you are dissatisfied, you must be patient and wait until the Purple Mansion opens before making any decisions.

"Master, what do you mean?"

Wang Yulou was too lazy to guess what Mangxiang was planning. That bastard was too audacious, and Wang Yulou couldn't keep up with his train of thought.

The young immortal replied calmly.

"It's nothing. Reforming the law and changing the direction is a big deal, but not a really big deal."

Yu Lou, be prepared, the Immortal Alliance civil war may have already broken out.

Has a civil war broken out in the Immortal Alliance?

"Don't all the seniors on the Altar of Immortals support reform and change of direction to prepare for the next era?"

Wang Yulou asked in bewilderment, because Mang Xiang's judgment was quite different from his own.

The Immortal Alliance's unity and forward-looking approach, preparing for the next chaotic era, aligns with the interests of the vast majority of great cultivators.

Furthermore, many aspects of the reforms, from reducing redundant staff in the Immortal Alliance's executive level to cutting the total number of Immortal Alliance cultivators, are in the interests of all Golden Core Immortal Venerables.

Furthermore, looking deeper into the long-term stable structure of the cultivation world among top powers, an obvious fact is that all the top powers currently at the table will do their utmost to maintain their internal stability before chaos begins.

Thousands of years have passed, and everyone is starting to lose their composure, but no one wants to be the first to break down.

For example, if the Immortal Alliance were to engage in internal strife, it would inevitably lead to a situation where the four top powers from the surrounding areas would rush in to divide the spoils.

The biggest obstacle to the reform came from the concerns of some Golden Core Immortal Venerables on the Immortal Platform that the reform might affect internal stability and lead to civil war within the Immortal Alliance.

In other words, even now, there are still many Golden Core Immortal Venerables watching the progress of the Immortal Alliance's reforms—watching Mang Xiang and Wang Yuque, who have led the reforms step by step to where they are today, mainly Mang Xiang, of course.

Under these circumstances, even if Mang Xiang had any schemes or problems, he would have no room to carry them out. Therefore, Wang Yulou believed that he was just talking nonsense.

In short, from any perspective, Wang Yulou saw no sign of an impending civil war breaking out within the Immortal Alliance.

We couldn't see it before, and we still can't see it now.

"Yu Lou, I remember you started your journey into the world of cultivation from Qingxi Fang, right?"

The young immortal asked with some emotion.

Speaking of which, I once ate a small bite of the cave from the Wang family.

"Reporting to Master, Yu Lou went to Qingxi Fang to practice cultivation at the age of thirteen, and later entered Dishui Cave to cultivate."

Back then, my biggest dream was simply to one day reach the Foundation Establishment stage; I never imagined…

"Alright, enough of this nonsense. What I want to tell you is that you can never completely believe the truth you see."

Think about what you haven't noticed yet, and what enemies are lurking around.

At Qingxifang, you were clearly in the midst of the storm I stirred up, but you couldn't see or understand it at all.

The truth is right before your eyes, but your limited perspective and understanding have clouded your judgment.

The same applies now; nothing is ever truly unbreakable or eternal. The reform has reached a point where it is close to spiraling out of control.

Across the six states of the Immortal Alliance, flames of war raged for thousands of miles. You only saw your own path gradually brightening, but you failed to see the changing hearts of people.

Or perhaps you simply don't want to see it; all you're thinking about is opening your Purple Mansion, regardless of how big a fire you've ignited.

Water Lord is happy to see you set fire to the place; he might even be hoping that the Immortal Alliance will collapse and be devoured by the four major powers.

What bet on the next chaotic era? If he really thought that way, he wouldn't have let you do it!

Wang Yulou didn't believe that Mang Xiang was telling the truth. This bastard still hadn't revealed what the real secret he was showing off was; he was just going around in circles, sticking to the edge, and fooling himself on key topics.

Ultimately, it was a conflict between his interests and Mang Xiang's interests that led to Mang Xiang's harsh criticism of Wang Yulou.

Wang Yulou wanted the reform to go smoothly so that he could become a Grand Master of the Purple Mansion recognized by the conservative immortals.

What Mangxiang might want is for the reforms to be controllable, or at least not dominated by Shuizun.

Wang Yulou's heavy reliance on Chen Yangshi is pointing in a dangerous direction. This clever little brat may have been captivated by Shui Zun's promise of a bright future and forgotten the dangers of the reforms!
When you break down his nonsense, the underlying logic is actually quite simple.

"Master, so what is your real plan? Just give the order, and Yulou will give it her full support!"

Without much hesitation, Wang Yulou directly expressed his boundless loyalty to Mang Xiang.

He was tied up, and even though he knew there might be problems following Mang Xiang, he had to treat him with more trust than suspicion.

Otherwise, what will happen to the Wang family?
Otherwise, what about all his past?
It's not time to turn against him yet; let's trust Mangxiang one more time.

A monster that's been around for ten thousand years shouldn't be a naive fool.

"It's not time to tell you yet. I'm just reminding you that you must pay attention to the reform, as it's getting out of control."

Getting out of control is not a good thing, at least not for you and me.

You understand the true laws of the cultivation world. The so-called Qi Induction, Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Purple Mansion, and even the Golden Core cultivators like myself and Shenguang at the lower levels, all exist around the very few who are born.

Strength determines everything. Without the strength to be superior to any other being, one cannot live according to one's own wishes.

So, did you understand?

Stable, stable, stable.

Waterproofing is more important than protecting yourself, Wang Yulou.

Mang Xiang wanted stability, which Wang Yulou naturally understood.

He remained silent for a long time before finally asking the question that had been on his mind.

Raising his head, Wang Yulou stared at the young immortal with an unfathomable expression, their eyes meeting in the air.

Mang Xiang's eyes revealed scrutiny and warning, while Wang Yulou's eyes held more longing.

"Master, did you deliberately wait a long time to attain enlightenment in this era?"

Mangxiang, you say I can't see the truth.

So, was I right this time?
Silence fell over the main hall atop Mangxiang Mountain. The young immortal looked on in surprise and asked in a somewhat puzzled tone.

"I haven't told anyone, and I haven't shown it before, have I?"

Yes, of course, the monstrous elephant didn't show it.

In terms of behavior, he was just a law-abiding latecomer to the Golden Core.

Even if they wanted to push for reform, they wouldn't dare to personally take office and implement it.

He was extremely cautious, even pulling Wang Yulou aside to give him careful instructions more than once.

"I don't know. Perhaps it's because I've been learning from you all along and have gradually come to understand some of your choices."

Yes, my Daoist partner, the Water Immortal, told me...

"So the reforms will continue, but you're not sure where they'll lead?"

Wang Yulou had a headache; things were too complicated, far too complicated.

The meaning of "莽象" is that Shui Zun harbors treacherous intentions, and changing the course of the law is a risky move.

The reforms and changes destroyed the Immortal Alliance, but the Water Lord remains the Water Lord; others may not.
However, this conflicted with the vote on the Altar of Immortals. If the reform and change of direction were really that dangerous, and civil war could break out at any time, then the many immortals on the Altar of Immortals would not be so supportive of the Water Venerable's decision to reform and change direction.

It's blocked from both ends; no matter how you explain it, it doesn't make sense.

Of course, there is another possibility: Wang Yulou's judgment was correct, and Mang Xiang's ramblings this time were essentially nonsense, without touching on the real core issue.

For example, when Wang Yulou asked him what he really wanted to do, he said it wasn't time to tell Wang Yulou yet.

Wang Yulou understood the rationality of this decision and choice, after all, his cultivation level was low, and he might not be able to keep the truth after hearing it.

But he is already the vice leader of the Immortal Alliance. Who could possibly hold him down and use secret techniques to access the information in his mind?
Therefore, today's Mangxiang looks rather strange no matter how you look at it.

Wang Yulou's judgment was that either he was wrong, or there were major problems with the reform and change of direction, and Shui Zun was making arrangements.

Either Mang Xiang was wrong, or the reforms and changes in direction were not a major problem, and Shui Zun's purpose in betting on the next era and uniting the Immortal Alliance was genuine.

In short, Wang Yulou believed that Mang Xiang was wrong, after all, the 118 votes of support on the Qunxiantai platform could not be wrong!

An individual may make a mistake, but a group of powerful, long-lived ancient demons cannot be wrong—at least not so drastically.

"Yu Lou, do your job well. Be careful of Shui Zun, be careful of Shui Zun's people getting you involved."

The young immortal shook his head and closed his eyes again, appearing lost in thought...

You're not worried even if there's a civil war?
Wang Yulou became increasingly certain that Mang Xiang's warning to be careful of the Water Venerable might be true, but the reasons he gave to emphasize the seriousness of the warning might not be genuine.

One thing can have many dimensions, and the interests involved in the intertwining of various entities such as reform, Golden Core Immortal Venerable, the strong among Golden Core Immortal Venerables, and the Wild Elephant are too complex, requiring even more dimensions for analysis and judgment.

Wang Yulou knew that some things that he considered important might not be so important to others, while some things that he considered unimportant might be important to an ancient monster that had existed for tens of thousands of years.

So, what is the truth?
Mang Xiang said the truth was right in front of Wang Yulou, but it was indeed difficult for Wang Yulou to see it at a glance. Under layers of logic, there could be many answers, and which one was correct?
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With these questions in mind, Wang Yulou returned to Wangjiashan.

Wangjiashan is not much different from before, except that there are more spiritual creatures and the formations are stronger—capable of resisting the Purple Mansion.

Of course, the family's grand formation cannot be activated at all times. When the Wang family is truly slaughtered, even if the grand formation is activated, it may not be able to stop the massacre.

Ultimately, this was a perk of Wang Yulou's appointment as vice leader, and it was negligible; there were many other similar perks.

For example, members of the Wang family can freely enter the inner sect of any of the ten sects in Wunan; for example, the Wang family's properties are taxed as properties of the Purple Mansion True Person's family, no matter where they are located. These are just a few examples, all of which are insignificant.

For a family of cultivators, to produce a prodigy like Wang Yulou is like burning incense for ten lifetimes in vain. Moreover, it would take ten lifetimes of burning incense and heavenly lightning striking the ancestral grave to have such good fortune.

The three flying magical artifacts stopped in the air. The only people who actually followed Wang Yulou into Wangjia Mountain were Jin Mingdu and Li Changming.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Wang Rongjiang (Yang Qi was the previous head of the Xishan Sect, but this has been corrected; Wang Rongjiang is still the patriarch of the Wang clan), Wang Yulou went up to Shaluyuan alone.

The Purple Mansion that Wang Xianmao is about to open is illegal and not recognized by the Immortal Alliance, but in fact, there is no need to hide it too deeply; it is enough to make it look presentable.

As Wang Yulou's status gradually rose, he also gradually learned about many things.

For example, many powerful clans and sects with Purple Mansions will raise a batch of 'material-type' Purple Mansions to produce cultivation resources for the sect's great cultivators.

These resources, such as spiritual essence and benevolence, sell quite well in Wanlitai.

The true "specialty" of Yinyun Lake, the Taihe Divine Son and Taihe Divine Daughter, are cultivated using various "talented individuals" from the Purple Mansion.

Furthermore, the "Improved Version of the Dharma Treasure Carrying the Dao Purple Mansion Method" that Wang Yulou purchased from Mingcheng Taoist Temple through Wanlifang was also a secret method compiled by Mingcheng Taoist Temple at the expense of many illegal Purple Mansions.

From Mu Chunze to those countless Purple Mansions that may never have seen the sun before they died, the Purple Mansions have always been on the table, it's just that many people don't know it—legitimate Purple Mansions still receive certain privileges, and this is not contradictory.

Therefore, the Immortal Alliance is very large, and having one more Wang Xianmao is not a big deal.

As long as Wang Yulou doesn't presume to arrange for Wang Xianmao to receive the Purple Mansion treatment from the Immortal Alliance, it's all a minor matter.

'Yu Lou, why did you suddenly come back?'

Wang Xianmao was somewhat surprised by Wang Yulou's arrival; this prodigy of the clan had gone too far and too fast.

Even if Wang Xianmao wanted to help him, he was powerless to do so. Therefore, he could only wait quietly on the Silly Donkey Plain, hoping that Wang Yulou would return one day, and hoping that Wang Yulou would go even further so that he would never have to come back.

It has to be said that this is a complicated feeling. Wang Xianmao dedicated his life to the family, but in the end, his greatest selfishness was that he hoped the Wang family would stop clinging to this outstanding talent who had flown out of the family, and that Wang Yulou could be a little more selfish.

On the Silly Donkey Plain, Wang Yulou watched the silly donkeys scatter and flee in fright at his arrival, and approached the big tree in the center of the plain with seemingly slow but actually fast steps.

He gently stroked the clan chief's body, a trace of sadness in his eyes.

Wang Rongyuan, Wang Xianmao, Wang Xianzhu, Wang Rongshi—too many relatives have become a thing of the past under the ravages of time and the era.

If I continue on this path, how many of the people who started this journey with me will still be around?

The cruelest part is that the method to open the Purple Mansion is very simple, and it is not difficult. Wang Yulou also knows the method to open the Purple Mansion, and he knows quite a few of them.

'You've cultivated limitless spiritual potential?'

Wang Xianmao sensed the aura emanating from Wang Yulou and asked with some surprise.

At the age of eighty-eight, he possessed supernatural powers, and I said that Yulou had the potential to become an immortal.

Infinite ingenuity is one of the most basic and common supernatural abilities, but it is common because it is useful, not because it is weak.

Those who master the infinite spiritual power of the Foundation Establishment stage will become senior Foundation Establishment practitioners, able to earn a living anywhere. That's why Wang Xianmao was somewhat overjoyed.

However, times have changed.

"Yes, it's incredibly powerful, full of inspiration. I can feel a kind of illusion that it's almost omnipotent."

Wang Yulou sat under the tree, feeling somewhat sentimental.

Senior Foundation Establishment cultivator, senior Foundation Establishment cultivator, he still remembered the second time he met the clan leader was in Qingxi Fang. At that time, he and the clan leader were not familiar with each other.

At that time, Wang Xianmao already had the cultivation of a senior Foundation Establishment cultivator, but his supernatural abilities were not yet fully developed. He was green all over, like a zombie. However, he was still able to sit at the front of the banquet held by Jiang Baobian and Guo Baichi based on his cultivation and strength.

Memories flooded back, and Wang Yulou suddenly remembered the meal the clan chief had taken him and Yu'an to eat.

That was the first time Wang Yulou had ever eaten a luxurious banquet, the kind only Foundation Establishment cultivators could enjoy, on his path to immortality.

It was indeed delicious, so delicious that he couldn't stop thinking about it. Perhaps he didn't want to forget the days when he was free from pressure and worries, or perhaps he didn't want to forget the spirited Wang Xianmao of that time.

Hard to say.

'You know it's an illusion, that's good. The only downside of Infinite Spiritual Power is that many Foundation Establishment cultivators who have just achieved Infinite Spiritual Power mistakenly believe they are very powerful, and then they are woken up by their enemies.'

Moreover, their ingenuity is boundless in their battles of wits.

The branches of the big tree swayed as Wang Xianmao tried his best to preach to Wang Yulou, who was leaning against his feet.

Wang Yulou is no longer the young man who first entered the world of cultivation; there's not much he can do to help Wang Yulou anymore.

And coincidentally, he was very familiar with the supernatural power of infinite inspiration, and could explain the key points to Wang Yulou.

"Yu Lou, I know you believe in the cultivation philosophy that only the losers need to fight, but you also understand that the rules of the cultivation world are ultimately the survival of the fittest."

If you become a Purple Mansion cultivator in the future, but your combat strength is still lacking, then you'll be in trouble. Think about it.

He was very worried that Wang Yulou would one day be defeated and killed because he was no match for magic.

Wang Xianmao's telepathic message lacked tone, but Wang Yulou could understand the worry in it.

"I understand, Ancestor. It is because my cultivation speed is too fast that I lack training in combat."

Now that I have the time, I can bring over the strongest Foundation Establishment Peak cultivators from the six states of the Immortal Alliance to spar with me. Each training session helps me improve significantly.

Wang Yulou explained with a smile.

The vice-leader bears the most pressure and the heaviest responsibility, but the resources he controls are also unimaginably vast.

With all the geniuses of the six states at Wang Yulou's disposal, what kind of fighting prodigy couldn't he find?

They struggle their whole lives, winning round after round of competition from the sea of ​​people, and then they have the opportunity to be chosen by Wang Yulou to become his sparring partners.

That's good. But Yu Lou, I've heard that the reforms are causing quite a stir right now.

Rong Jiang was unaware of the inside story; he only told me that the Immortal Alliance was very determined to reform.

You were one of the driving forces behind the reforms. Have these past two years been difficult for you too?

Wang Yulou laughed heartily and said.

"It's not difficult. On the Immortal Platform, one hundred and eighteen Immortal Venerables support it. Reform is the trend of the times. Let's not talk about this anymore. Ancestor, the reason for your sudden return is that Yu Lou has secured the opportunity for you to open your Purple Mansion."

The branches of the big tree suddenly fell silent. After a long while, Wang Xianmao asked in disbelief.

What is the cost?

So, what will be the price, my child?
The clan chief's question surprised Wang Yulou.

What will be the price, my child?
"Helping them kill a few people is a small matter, with no cost."

The main problem is that the Purple Mansion you opened is not recognized by the Immortal Alliance, and you may not even be able to leave Wangjia Mountain.

This is the previous Five Elements Flourishing Pivot. I found a top-notch alchemy master to upgrade it into a magic weapon.

In this way, you can use this magic weapon, which is forged from your spiritual bones, to carry the Dao to the Purple Palace and open the Purple Palace.

This type of Purple Mansion isn't very powerful, and its upper limit is low, but it's relatively simple, and its lifespan is the same as a normal Purple Mansion, directly extending one's life by 360 years.

Sometimes, Wang Yulou also liked to tell little lies.

For example, the price is not killing a few people, but killing 30 million cultivators, as well as countless mortals who will die in the turmoil.

However, he chose this path himself, and he doesn't regret it—if he hadn't chosen it, there would have been plenty of others who would.

Getting this opportunity was already a special opportunity brought to him by that bastard Mangxiang.

'The Dharma Treasure Carries the Dao to the Purple Palace? Isn't that just opening a grotto-heaven?'

This was knowledge that Wang Xianmao had never encountered before, knowledge that was tightly locked away by the Immortal Alliance.

Even ordinary people wouldn't dare to reveal their Purple Mansion (a concept in Chinese astrology).
"There may be hundreds of Purple Mansion Dharma Gates, and I know of dozens, but the one that is most suitable for you at present is the Purple Mansion Dharma Gate with Dharma Treasures."

Wang Yulou said with a wry smile.

The Wang family's special supernatural ability, "Abandoning the Body to Transform into a Tree," allows a Foundation Establishment cultivator to leave a special gift for the family when the cultivator is about to die.

In fact, this kind of self-destruction into a tree could be further improved into the demon-transformation supernatural power of the Wang family's cultivation supernatural power, the Purple Mansion Demon Transformation Technique. However, the threshold was too high, and Wang Yulou did not understand wood magic.

Moreover, Wang Xianmao's condition is not very good either.

Otherwise, why would one resort to such a low-level method as the "Dharma Treasure Carrying the Dao to the Purple Palace" to open the Purple Palace?
'Yu Lou, could you tell me what the Purple Mansion Dharma Gates are?'

Faced with the opportunity to access the Purple Mansion, which he had longed for his entire life but could never obtain, yet which he had never imagined, Wang Xianmao's Dao heart even began to crumble.

If you're working in the wrong direction, no matter how hard you try, you won't get any results.

It's like planting a flower, but if you sow wheat seeds, no matter how hard you try, it will never bloom.

In the eighty-eighth year of his life, Wang Yulou became the vice leader of the Immortal Alliance, obtained the Purple Mansion opportunity, and even obtained the Purple Mansion opportunity for him.

What about him?

He dedicated his whole life to his family, but how much did he really bring to his family in return?

Perhaps the only thing worth praising is that he nurtured Wang Yulou, but Wang Xianmao does not believe he deserves any credit for it.

With such changes, how could his Dao heart not be shaken?

"it is good"

Wang Yulou recounted all the Purple Mansion techniques he had obtained from the Dripping Water and Divine Light, as well as the Purple Mansion techniques that those with ulterior motives had given him after he became the vice leader of the alliance.

The road has always been there, and it's quite wide, but the beginning of the road is blocked, making it difficult for later travelers to get on.

The car in front refused to give way.
'Yu Lou, I never imagined—no, I did imagine the methods of the Purple Mansion might be special, but I never imagined it would be like this.'

Wang Xianmao was deeply impressed. The methods for opening the Purple Mansion were so numerous that even a pig could find a suitable method to do so.
"Yes, great cultivators and geniuses of the past created many methods. From the perspective of opening the Purple Mansion alone, the Cave Heaven Method is even a low-level method."

The Cave Heaven Method requires at least two hundred years, and that's the fastest speed if you cultivate with all your might and have plenty of resources. There are too many unforeseen factors involved. What seems like a good path is actually a dead end.

Moreover, the reason why it was so difficult for Mangxiang to achieve enlightenment might be that he attained the Golden Elixir through the Cave Heaven Method and Purple Mansion, while Shenguang, who attained the Golden Elixir through ancient methods, might have faced much less resistance.

"But I still don't want to use this magic weapon, the Dao-carrying Purple Mansion Technique, to open my Purple Mansion. Yu Lou, I'm already a cripple; you don't need to bear the pressure for me."

After glancing at the path he had longed for his entire life, Wang Xianmao ultimately chose to take a step back at the doorway.

Actually, it's not just because of the reasons he mentioned.

Wang Xianmao felt very tired. How could he not be tired after cultivating in this world for three hundred years?

Just as Wang Yulou would reminisce about the past every time he set foot on Shaluyuan, Wang Xianmao, who was unable to move for a long time on Shaluyuan, also missed his deceased relatives.

The will of a few exceptional individuals is to pursue the Dao even unto death, but there are many, many more who will not reach the end.

If it were another world, perhaps cultivators like Wang Xianmao would live a more relaxed life, but in this world, he was truly exhausted.

“There is no pressure, Ancestor. Before returning to the family, I met Master once at the Red Lantern Hall.”

Wang Yulou did not want to see the clan leader quietly wither away, truly transforming into a great tree.

'He agreed to let me open my Purple Mansion like this?'

Wang Yulou, standing under the tree, had a deep, enigmatic gaze that seemed to hold endless meaning. He spoke calmly.

"No, Ancestor, I think I've won against the Mangxiang for the first time."

Wang Yulou defeated Mang Xiang for the first time.

This is the essence of Mangxiang's strange remarks!

When Wang Yulou became the executor of the Immortal Alliance's reforms, and Taihe Shuizun entered the fray to change the course of the reforms, and the 118 Immortal Venerables of Qunxiantai supported the major changes, Wang Yulou was no longer just Mangxiang's dog.

Before Mang Xiang, Wang Yulou's words, "Master, this disciple is guilty," were like a declaration of war, bringing their unprecedented cooperative relationship into the open.

As a result, Mang Xiang resorted to near-intimidation to threaten, confuse, and disrupt Wang Yulou in order to maintain his authority.

What Mangxiang said is completely irrelevant; this is the only explanation.

Wang Yulou has gradually slipped out of his control, but he is still worth cooperating with.

Because Wang Yulou was smart enough, it's another matter whether the person who takes the position of vice leader and promotes the reforms will still be a member of the same group as Wang Yulou.

Therefore, driven by self-interest and ambition, Mang Xiang could not relinquish Wang Yulou, a pawn that was gradually slipping out of his control.

On a factual level, these are all objectively existing undercurrents of power struggle, and the corresponding answer is that Wang Yulou won against Mang Xiang for the first time.

When Wang Yulou gradually explained the exchange between him and Mangxiang on Mangxiang Mountain, Wang Xianmao found it hard to believe.

There's not that much pressure, Ancestor. I'm gradually surpassing the Wild Elephant.

"Yu Lou, isn't this too dangerous? What if you're removed from your position as the future vice-leader? You'll have to go back to the Red Lantern Gang, won't you?"

Wang Xianmao offered a reminder.

As a cultivator who wants to go further in the world of immortality, one cannot easily give up one's own foundation.

Otherwise, without leverage or resources, the growth rate of strength will relatively slow down.

This decline will inevitably lead to gradually becoming just another face in the crowd, inferior to everyone else, and eventually sitting at the same table as the divine light.

Wang Yulou was a monk from the Wunan Red Lantern Cult, and he had many former subordinates and followers under the Red Lantern Cult's rule.

It would be a great pity to give up, and it would be very difficult to cultivate a substitute elsewhere.

However, Wang Yulou said quietly.

"Ancestor, Mu Chunze is in the Immortal Kingdom."

Shenguang is in the Western Sea, Muchunze is in the Immortal Kingdom, and Wang Yulou's businesses are also scattered throughout the Western Sea.

Ultimately, verbally opposing Shenguang is just a job, but in the future, choosing Shenguang might be the true way of life.

Shenguang may seem powerful, but behind him lies the terrifying old monster Bifang. Therefore, Wang Yulou has no shortage of alternatives.

"It's not as simple as you think. Fine, fine, since you've secured this opportunity for me, I'll give it a try. Actually, I don't have much confidence myself."

Wang Xianmao finally agreed to open the Purple Mansion.

On one hand, there is death; on the other hand, there is the chance to extend one's life by at least 360 years if successful. It seems there is no good choice.

Foundation Establishment cultivators can manipulate magical artifacts, but during combat, the spiritual energy within the artifacts is so abundant that Foundation Establishment cultivators will experience significant energy depletion, and their control precision will also decrease drastically.

In such cases, even though something is a magical artifact, it may not be as useful as a spiritual weapon.

However, now that we are helping Wang Xianmao open his Purple Mansion using the magic treasure method, we don't need to worry about the consumption and precision control of the battle. We can take it slow.

As a very ancient method of the Purple Mansion Dharma, the Purple Mansion Dharma with its magical treasures has many characteristics that are different from those encountered by mainstream cultivators today. Specifically, there are significant differences in the auxiliary items required to break through the barriers.

However, due to Wang Xianmao's special physical condition, the ancestor was not very good at consuming spirit pills, so in the end, he could only gamble on the compatibility between the Five Spirit Life Tree and Wang Xianmao.

The unique feature of the "Magic Treasure Carrying the Dao to the Purple Mansion" method is that if you find a magic treasure that is compatible with the person opening the Purple Mansion, the success rate of opening the Purple Mansion will be very high, and the upper limit after attaining the Dao will also be much higher.

Meanwhile, Wang Yulou purchased a newly developed improved version of the Dharma Treasure Zai Dao Zi Fu Fa from Mingcheng Taoist Temple in Wanlifang. It was a contemporary improvement and breakthrough based on the ancient Dharma Treasure Zai Dao Zi Fu Fa.

If it weren't for the fact that so few people use this method, Mingcheng Taoist Temple wouldn't have sold its improved secret method for the price of fifty strands of grotto essence.

Ultimately, those above the Golden Core stage can achieve immortality by surviving the tribulation of lightning. As a result, there have been countless geniuses throughout the ages, to the point that even an existence like Immortal Venerable Mingcheng might not seem so exceptional at times.

"Clan leader, you should reflect on the Dharma more carefully."

The "Dharma Treasure Carrying the Dao Purple Mansion Method" has always been practiced by both humans and demons, with its core being the entrustment of one's primordial spirit and magical power to the magic treasure.

Although you have already transformed into a tree, this Five Spirits Growing Pivot is, after all, forged from your spiritual bones, which can greatly increase the success rate.

To prepare, Wang Xianmao spent two whole days and two nights working on it.

In fact, this was still insufficient preparation, but his situation was really special. If he continued to prepare, the only relative advantage he could gain would be to become more proficient in the method.

'Yu Lou, I feel we're almost there. Further preparations will simply involve familiarizing ourselves with the method, and the method for opening the Purple Mansion is indeed simple.'

Wang Yulou perked up, finally ready.

In fact, Wang Jingyi is also striving to open her Purple Mansion, and Wang Yulou's talent and endowment are more than enough to make him a potential Purple Mansion seed.

However, who could have imagined that the first purple palace in the history of the Wang family would be Wang Xianmao?

"Alright, Ancestor, I will protect you!"

Under Wang Xianmao's control, the Five Spirits Sprout suddenly dispersed from its cylindrical shape, transforming into something resembling an array, with segments of crystalline bones forming a circle around the tree.

The first step of the "Dharma Treasure Carries the Dao to the Purple Mansion Method"—the transfer of divine consciousness and the enshrinement of the primordial spirit in the treasure—has begun.

There are countless methods of cultivation. Some focus on the physical body, some on magical power, some on the spirit and soul, and some on the heart of the Dao.

For opening the Purple Mansion, the initial step is to open another secret realm within the Purple Mansion Palace to accommodate supernatural powers and magical strength, thereby raising the cultivator's power level and nourishing the cultivator's primordial spirit.

The "Dharma Treasure Carrying the Dao Purple Mansion Method" transformed the secret realm that contained supernatural powers and magical strength from the acupoints on the cultivator's physical body into a magical treasure.

However, in terms of the specific breakthrough process, the old model of "first using magic power and then feeding back to the primordial spirit" needs to be reversed and replaced with "first moving the primordial spirit and then moving the magic power".

As for why the lower limit of the Dharma of the Purple Palace is so low, that is...
Because after completing the process of 'transferring the primordial spirit first and then the magical power,' the cultivator must first absorb the magical power into themselves before transferring it to the magical treasure that houses the Purple Mansion. This process involves losses.

Wang Xianmao's spirit transfer to the treasure went very smoothly, as if he had broken free of a cage. His spirit dispersed from inside the trunk of the big tree to the surrounding area, and was well absorbed by the large circle formed by the Five Spirits Shengmao Shu.

Looking at the scattered specks between the tree and the magical artifact, Wang Yulou's eyes became a little moist.

After 1,300 years, from the ancestor Wang Xuanying to Wang Xianmao more than ten generations later, the Wang clan is finally about to have its first Purple Mansion.

He would never forget the reminder from the previous day. Fear was useless; he had to keep going. Only by moving forward bravely and fearlessly could he defeat those equally extraordinary geniuses and reach a higher realm.

The second step of the "Dharma Treasure Carrying the Dao in the Purple Palace Method" is to "consign the Dharma power to the treasure," which means to pour the Dharma power of the one who has broken through the barrier into the Dharma treasure.

In fact, by the time you reach the second step, things are often already stable.

why?
A large proportion of cultivators who break through using the "Dharma Treasure Carrying the Dao Purple Mansion Method" will perish during the first step, "Primordial Spirit Entrusting the Treasure"—it's simply not a good fit.

Once you get past the first step, the second step will be much, much easier.

This is the second fastest Purple Mansion Method after the 'Heaven and Man Interacting Purple Mansion Method'. Considering that the Heaven and Man Interacting Purple Mansion Method itself is extremely dependent on talent, it can be said that in specific cultivation practice, it presents two extremes with the Cave Heaven Method.

Therefore, the speed of the Dharma Treasure Carrying the Dao in the Purple Palace is often the fastest.

However, Wang Xianmao ran into trouble in the second step.

The process of magical power being transferred from the great tree to the Five Spirits' Vigorous Pivot is somewhat slow, and this slowness can be fatal at crucial moments of breakthrough.

The "Dharma Treasure Carries the Dao Purple Mansion Method" replaces the Dao body with a Dharma treasure, and uses the primordial spirit to entrust the treasure, giving the 'Dao body' the power of divine consciousness. However, at this point, Wang Xianmao, who possesses the Dharma treasure carrying the Dao, is not powerful enough. He needs to rely on the inherent strength of the Dharma treasure itself to get through the second step of entrusting the Dharma power to the treasure, so that the Dao body, primordial spirit, and Dharma power can be unified again.

However, the Five Spirits Growing Pivot is, after all, a magical artifact that has been upgraded from a spiritual weapon, and its foundation is relatively shallow to a certain extent. Coupled with Wang Xianmao's special state of 'abandoning his body to become a tree', this problem of foundation is amplified.

This is also why the Dharma Treasure Carrying the Dao Purple Mansion Method has failed to truly become mainstream.

Foundation Establishment cultivators haven't opened their Purple Mansion, so their spiritual bones can't be directly refined into magic treasures. After advancing to the next level, their foundation is relatively insufficient, which may prevent them from breaking through.

So how do we solve this?
Continuing to advance to the next level is a seemingly correct but ultimately dead-end path, because if you advance too many levels, it will no longer fit.
Why not let Foundation Establishment cultivators open their Purple Mansion first, and then use the spiritual bones of Purple Mansion cultivators to refine magic treasures?

That's not realistic either. If you've already opened your Purple Mansion, why would you still need to cultivate the Dharma Treasure Carrying the Dao Purple Mansion Method?
Is it interesting to have your natal magic weapon destroyed in one blow and your cultivation level plummet immediately?
"Yu Lou, I might not make it!"

The magic vibrated the air, and Wang Xianmao's somewhat regretful voice came through.

Wang Yulou also noticed something was wrong. He stood up nervously and said...

"Clan leader, let's charge! Let's charge! I've faced off with Qi Taiyu, and the Five Spirits Shengmaoshu's foundation is sufficient!"

Xi Zhu and Qi Taiyu are both masters of alchemy, so they can understand what Wang Yulou wants to do. They had already decided on this matter in advance.

Otherwise, Wang Yulou wouldn't have been so hasty in giving Wang Xianmao only two days to prepare before he started his ascent to the Purple Mansion.

That's enough, absolutely enough, I'm very sure it's enough.

"No problem, the Five Spirits are not in trouble, it's me, it's my magic power that's insufficient."

Wang Yulou, to make a long story short, you don't need to worry about the family anymore.

I was wrong, Sister Yi was right. I was deceived by Chu Xin my whole life, and only saw what the Purple Mansion looked like when I died.

The desire to balance family relationships with reason and emotion is seen as a burden by truly ruthless great cultivators, and indeed it is.

You must listen to Sister Yi, not me, Wang Yulou, understand?

The first step of transferring the primordial spirit to the treasure went so smoothly, but the second step of transferring the magical power to the treasure suddenly went wrong, which Wang Yulou simply could not accept.

We could clearly see hope! We could clearly see hope! Why did things suddenly take such a sharp turn for the worse?

Wang Xianmao's last words were not yet finished; he continued.

"Also, my failure this time may not be a bad thing. My family has many Purple Mansions, and the ancestor may not approve of it."

I became a Purple Mansion, Sister Yi became a Purple Mansion, can you also become a Purple Mansion?

Even if there is a third opportunity for the Purple Mansion, it should be given to Wang Yu'an.

Wang Yu'an was a bit of a rascal when he was young, but he's reliable now, and he's a brother who grew up with you.

Amidst Wang Yulou's tears, the old ancestor's voice grew softer and softer.

"However, you must remember that Wang Jingyi is not trustworthy, nor is Wang Yu'an."

Your Daoist partners are all from arranged marriages and cannot be trusted. Don't be fooled by their attitude towards you.

You have to rely on yourself, child. From now on, you'll only be able to rely on yourself.
I saw what the Purple Mansion looked like. So this is what it feels like to be a great cultivator of the Purple Mansion.
Also, don't blame yourself.

I took the wrong path, and these past years have been exhausting.

You have a heart set on pursuing the Way, while I only want to see my parents and older brother.

Jade Tower, let's go down. The Purple Mansion Grand Cultivator realm, that's wonderful!
besides"

Suddenly, the Five Spirits Sprouts, which had been floating in mid-air, fell down, and the thick tree stopped shaking its branches.

There are still so many things the old ancestor is worried about, but he has no time left.

If Wang Yulou still couldn't understand this by now, he wouldn't be Wang Yulou.

He futilely picked up the Five Spirits of Shengmao Shu, which carried the ancestral spirit, and pieced them together.

He could piece together the Five Spirits to create a flourishing sage, but he couldn't piece together this cruel and broken fate.

At this moment, Wang Yulou thought of Wang Xianzhu. That day, Ancestor Xianzhu was also sitting on the flying chariot, numbly piecing together the broken long spear.

Finally, Wang Yuque staggered forward, stroked the trunk of the tree, rested his head against it, and began to sob softly.

So, what is the price?

(End of this chapter)