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Chapter 226 The Immortal King's Chess Game Finally Reveals Its True Colors! (1.13 Million Views, Requesting Monthly Tickets)
The laws and order of the Immortal Alliance do not exist at the level of great cultivators. Mang Xiang always says he will abide by the rules, no matter what.

But any Golden Core Immortal with a modicum of sense knows that those so-called rules, order, and laws are meant to bind others, not oneself.

Whether to commit a crime, how to commit a crime, and when to commit a crime all boil down to a question of cost, risk, and benefit.

Wang Yulou's efforts in getting Wang Xianmao to open the Purple Mansion were actually quite against the rules, but he took on the responsibility of reform, so breaking this rule was acceptable.

However, the laws and order of the Immortal Alliance still exist for the cultivators below, and they are extremely cruel.

Committing a crime means death; being targeted and having a weak background also means death; possessing a powerful treasure but lacking strength is an even greater death.

Under systemic violence, external order and laws are often selectively enforced, because all cultivators, once they have reached the Foundation Establishment stage, will violate the law if they make even the slightest move.

Through this systematic violence, in a way that is akin to 'unknowable punishment,' the Immortal Alliance has achieved its own unpredictable power in practice.

At the same time, due to the oppression of systemic violence, cultivators at the lower levels who want to move up must work like slaves for forces of all sizes.

Han Yingxiong is a prime example of this phenomenon. As the head of the ox and horse pack of the thirteen caves of Chongshan, he is loyal to the master of the ninth cave, who is also the sect. His mission is to kill 30% of the sect's disciples.

Therefore, he learned the essence of Mang Xiang's reforms.

However, the essence of the Mangxiang Reform was top secret information within the Immortal Alliance, and there wasn't even a single rule to define its level of secrecy.

Those who need to know are all insiders—the leaders and foremen of all the major and minor factions within the Immortal Alliance.

If someone finds out what they shouldn't know, it means they're no longer fit to be an 'insider' and will face a collective crackdown from the Immortal Alliance's ruling group—there are no laws, but when it's time to die, they die incredibly fast.

Ultimately, reform is not something everyone is qualified to talk about. So far, only the great cultivators and the core executives of the Immortal Alliance and the peak Foundation Establishment cultivators of local forces are qualified to participate.

The essence of the reform, its development, and the struggles surrounding it were all confined to the ruling class of the Immortal Alliance—resistance from the lower classes was meaningless in the face of absolute power.

As a local power leader who barely made it into the ruling class of the Immortal Alliance, Han Yingxiong activated his supernatural talisman immediately after learning that the essence of the reform had been leaked to the front-line cultivators of the two sects by a mysterious great cultivator.

There's no room for hesitation; this is a momentous event that could shake the world.

Either someone leaked the information, or someone from another force is stirring up trouble within the Immortal Alliance.

The truth cannot be covered up. Han Yingxiong cannot bear the consequences of going against the collective interests of the Immortal Alliance's great cultivators, nor can the Thirteen Caves of Chongshan, as unorthodox sects, bear them either.

A silvery-white starlight rose from the front lines of the Bull Demon Society and the Thirteen Caves of Chongshan. The cultivators who were slacking off, those who were fighting hard, and those who were having a silver party all looked in the direction where the divine power talisman was activated.

Everyone realized that something terrible had happened!
As a communication tool in times of crisis, the moment the supernatural talisman was activated, Du Jiunian, a great cultivator of the Purple Mansion who had been enduring a long life and guarding his sect in the Great World of the Thirteen Caves of Chongshan, was awakened from his cultivation state.

With the sword of civil war hanging high overhead, no immortal lord wants to be the first chicken to be slaughtered in the civil war. It is certain without a doubt that every immortal alliance has established a civil war response mechanism.

Stimulated by the sudden activation of the magical talisman, Du Jiunian felt unusually flustered. He first contacted the Great Cave Master, Donglai Immortal Venerable, via telepathic communication, then contacted Lixian Immortal Venerable, the master of Lixian Immortal City, one of the two immortal cities in Chongxian Prefecture, and then notified more than twenty Purple Mansions in the Thirteen Caves of Chongshan.

You bastards, stop hiding! The civil war within the Immortal Alliance may have begun!

If you don't want to be the one who suffers, then hurry up and step in to settle this matter!

After sending out a round of requests for help, Du Jiunian unleashed his supernatural powers and, gritting his teeth, headed straight for the two front lines.

It was bad enough that he was suffering through his lifespan in the vast world, but what was even worse was that he ran into unexpected trouble while guarding the sect.

But he still had to go, no matter how dangerous it was.

If a cultivator at the Purple Mansion level cannot act in the interest of their sect, then their value is zero—a Purple Mansion without value is not qualified to be served.

So, even though he was filled with hatred and fear, Du Jiunian of the 13 Caves of Chongshan still rushed out at top speed.

To take control of the situation immediately, communicate immediately, and escalate efforts immediately, we must demonstrate the attitude and confidence of Chongshan Thirteen Caves.

In theory, Du Jiunian could abandon the precarious situation at Chongshan Thirteen Caves and run away directly.

However, a Zifu that runs away at the slightest risk is not worthy of being served at a banquet in other places.

Amber-colored light surged across the sky above Chongxian Prefecture. The two upper gates of Chongxian Prefecture, the other four left paths, and the purple palaces of the two immortal cities all sensed Du Jiunian's actions.

As the smallest state in the Immortal Alliance, Chongxian State was once very large, but after years of being devoured and internal strife more than 2,700 years ago, it has been almost completely consumed.

Now, it has become so small that when a Purple Mansion fully activates its escape light, all the Purple Mansions within the entire state that remain in the Great Heaven and Earth can see it.

The Purple Mansion of the Bull Demon Society, the Purple Mansion of the Immortal City of Rites, and the Purple Mansion of Immortal Dragon Cliff.
Han Yingxiong's magical talisman, used to convey emergency information, was like the first bark of a pack of dogs at the village entrance, spurring the Purple Mansions of various forces in Chongxian Prefecture to take to the sky.

They unleashed their full power to stabilize the morale of the sect and deter potential enemies.

Civil war? Everyone is prepared, at least at the level of the top monks.

Those who are unaware of the need for preparations for war would have died long ago at the Foundation Establishment or Qi Refining stages, never reaching the level of leading and steer local forces.

However, this is only the beginning.

The Immortal Alliance has been stable for over 4,700 years. This is not because the great cultivators have been fasting and chanting Buddhist scriptures for over 4,700 years, nor is it because the great cultivators suddenly lost their strength and dared not show themselves for over 4,700 years.

Instead, everyone has been waiting for over 4,700 years, waiting for change, accepting the offerings from the Immortal Alliance while preparing for the next era.

The Golden Core Immortals are usually inactive and so stingy with their time that they even hire someone to kill a useless disciple. This is not because they are cowardly, nor because they are weak.

Rather, it's because they are too strong, so strong that any slight chance of victory could determine life or death, and so do their opponents, which is why they are extremely meticulous in their calculations.

But the moment the chaos in Chongxian Prefecture was suddenly ignited
Du Jiunian informed Donglai Immortal Venerable, and the other guardians of the Purple Mansions who sensed the changes at the front line of the Bull Demon Society—the Thirteen Caves of Chongshan—also immediately notified their respective Immortal Venerables.

How to put it? Han Yingxiong only used a single magical talisman to leave all the immortals of Chongxian Prefecture sweating profusely.

The pressure on everyone is simply too great.

The Immortal Venerable Bull King of the Bull Demon Society, the Immortal Venerable Donglai of the Thirteen Caves of Chongshan, the Immortal Venerable Lixian of the Immortal City, and the Immortal Dragon King of the Immortal Dragon Cliff.
With the divine power of top-tier Golden Core cultivators activated, the leaders of these conservative forces, in an instant, across tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of miles within the vast Immortal Alliance, completed the collusion for the civil war.

The term "conservative" is a broad category. Within the conservative faction, there are many smaller factions. For example, the Five Dragons Faction of the Immortal Dragon King of Chongxian Prefecture was once a special faction that spanned both the conservative and reformist factions.

Civil war is not scary; we've been prepared for it for a long time. Let's start fighting!
However, the pressure on the Golden Core Immortals was still too great; the weight of starting from ten thousand years in the Dao made them dare not make mistakes.

When Du Jiunian arrived at the front line and discussed the situation with the Bull Demon Society's guardian of the Purple Mansion, he realized that he had misunderstood.

"Uncle-Master, have I caused trouble?"

Han Yingxiong could certainly see those powerful cultivators of the Purple Mansion realm above the nine heavens of Chongxian Prefecture, each unleashing their full supernatural abilities.

All of this was triggered by one of his emergency communication talismans.

Han Yingxiong even wanted to ask, "No, do you guys really value this much?"
Du Jiunian's expression was really unpleasant when facing Han Yingxiong, but he still managed to force a smile and offered encouragement.

"Well done. Be prepared at all times. Next time there is an important matter, continue to use the magical talismans without any hesitation."

This time, well, you did very well.

The worst thing is that those below don't understand. Han Yingxiong's actions may seem to have caused serious consequences, but the behavior itself was not wrong.

They could even be considered quite capable.

"So how should we handle this?"

With his anxiety relieved, Han Yingxiong immediately thought of the predicament at the front lines.

The essence of the reform has been learned by the two sects of cultivators at the front line. The question is, what should be done next?
How should we deal with those who leak the essence of the reform?

What should be done if the frontline monks, knowing the truth, are unwilling to die?
All of these are troublesome.

"You don't need to worry about the troublesome great cultivators; the cave master has already ascended to the Immortal Platform."

The one causing this trouble is most likely a powerful cultivator from an extraterrestrial force.

As for the cultivators at the front lines, all the Foundation Establishment peak cultivators remaining in the sect, come together and surround them!

A hint of helplessness flashed in Du Jiunian's eyes.

The reform of the trench, you've changed your head!
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In the Western Sea, Wang Yulou was still feasting with many Purple Mansion and Foundation Establishment Peak cultivators.

It's not that Xiao Wang likes to drink spirit wine; it's mainly for work.

Only by successfully convening the victorious conference can the comprehensive reform of the Western Sea region be effectively implemented.

Everyone has won; if you don't want to win, then you're not one of us.

Formalism is not a good thing, but the order of the naked apes itself originated from sacrificial rituals, which in turn depended on sacrificial forms. (This part is not advocating for formalism, but rather presenting a factual example of the evolution of human civilization throughout history.)

Therefore, formalism is essentially the embodiment of order.

Although it has the characteristics of a double-edged sword, Wang Yulou is not stupid. He will not use the sword to cut himself, and he will not use formalism to trap others, but instead trap himself.

In fact, if formalism is used properly, it can lead to victory in the process and thus victory in the outcome.

In everyday life, ordinary naked apes cannot understand the world.

In the world of cultivation, ordinary cultivators cannot understand the reforms and the strategies employed by the immortal venerables.

Wang Yulou pointed out the direction to his subordinates, and then led everyone to overcome each obstacle, gradually accomplishing their goals.

This is already the most ingenious method. Any clever schemes or ingenious plans are pure nonsense in an environment of absolutely rational interest competition.

Ultimately, both Mangxiang and Shuizun had clear positions, belonging to the kind of seasoned old scoundrels who sided with the Golden Core Immortal Venerables. Wang Yulou pushed forward in their general direction, so the resistance he encountered was not too great.

The current resistance to reform lies in the lower and middle levels. If the resistance to reform were in the Purple Palace, then Wang Yulou wouldn't even need to try.

"You can rest assured of the promise I made today. I, Wang Yulou, am here."

Just as the Alliance Leader raised his glass to invite his fellow travelers to share the spoils, the expression on the face of the person sitting next to him behind the table suddenly changed.

"Ok?"

Wang Yulou was a Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator who had also cultivated supernatural powers. His observation skills were certainly sufficient, and he was able to notice the changes in the horn cage.

These old guys are all big bastards; they never show any emotion normally. Anything that can make Kakugoro's expression change is no small matter.

"Fellow Daoist Jade Palace, something terrible has happened. His Majesty the Bull Demon King wants me to bring you from the Pool Heaven to the Immortal Platform," the horn cage transmitted telepathically.

Wang Yulou lowered his head in thought. He wasn't stupid; of course he could tell that this invitation was inappropriate.

The Bull Demon King is a Golden Core cultivator from Chongxian Prefecture. Although everyone is a conservative, Wang Yulou has absolutely no relation to him.

Wang Yulou's master is Mangxiang, and Wang Yulou's superior is also Mangxiang. Half a level above him is Qingrui. His potential secret collaborators are Shenguang and Bifang from the Immortal Kingdom, but they are quite far away.

No matter where you look, it's not up to the Bull Demon King of Chongxian Prefecture to order him around.

It can be said that even if the Bull Demon King's decree were delivered to Wang Yulou, Wang Yulou would not dare to refuse it.

"Fellow Daoists, the Immortal Ascension Platform has summoned me, and I have come here today."

If you have any questions about the recommended candidates or the selection process during the Western Sea Reform, please feel free to contact me through Yangshi.

Being in the center of the stage is more important than anything else.

As for what the storm is, the bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish.

Having used the summons from the Immortal Platform to show off and further fueled the reform efforts in the West Sea, Wang Yulou transformed into a streak of dark blue light and flew away from the New Dragon Tiger Platform in the West Sea Immortal City.

Chi Tian, ​​as the spiritual treasure that carries the secret core of the Immortal Alliance, is located in the Nine Heavens above Wunan Prefecture. Jiao Long, as someone who can serve as the True Person of the West Sea Dragon and Tiger, is familiar with all kinds of paths within the Immortal Alliance.

"Fellow Daoist Yuque, there has been a leak of the reform content in Chongxian Prefecture. It is possible that powerful cultivators from other forces outside the Immortal Alliance are causing trouble."

Now, the cultivators of our Bull Demon Society and the Thirteen Caves of Chongshan are no longer willing to charge into battle at the front lines.

But that's not the big problem. The real problem is that everyone expects the reform to be interfered with by foreign forces.

Now, the intervention has truly arrived, and it directly targets the contradiction between the reforms of respecting the teacher and the shift in the water-based reforms.

The core of Wang Mangxiang's reforms was to kill people to create new benefits.

The core of Shui Zun's shift was to win over the hearts of the common people, create a new atmosphere for the Immortal Alliance, and prepare for the next era.

These two are actually in conflict. The former treats the lower class as pigs and dogs, while the latter treats the lower class as bargaining chips that can be used. In essence, they are still pigs and dogs, but they need the pigs and dogs to have the "spirit of ownership of the Immortal Alliance" and be willing to be expendable materials for the next era of the Immortal Alliance's game.

Wang Yulou, as the executor of the reform, had just made a promise in Xihai, and tried his best to balance the contradictions between the two sides in terms of direction.

However, the Immortal Alliance is too large. In Chongxian Prefecture, the intervention of external forces may have occurred even before Wang Yulou made his promise of reform in the Western Sea.

Thus, the contradictions in the reform ideas of Mangxiang and Shuizun were fully exposed.

Is it a radical reform or a change of direction for the Water God?
How the reform will develop in the future is a big question.

This is no trivial matter; it is a major event, a matter of great importance concerning Wang Yulou's inner workings.

In addition, there is the impact of interference from external forces.

Which force is interfering?
How strong is the interference?

After the first round of probing, will they escalate their intervention further?

All problems
"Which faction is it? Do you have any preliminary guesses?" Wang Yulou asked.

Kakugo replied with a wry smile.

"The Immortal Extinction Domain is the closest to the Immortal Cultivation Prefecture, but it could also be an Immortal Kingdom, which is the furthest from the Immortal Cultivation Prefecture."

Pure speculation, without any clues.

If someone dares to test the waters, it's because they're prepared not to get caught.

No Golden Core Immortal Venerable ever went to the mortal realm to become a clown.

Even if a Golden Core Immortal Venerable were to play the clown, it would most likely be an act—the Heavenly Serpent being a prime example.

The Heavenly Serpent is pretending to be a fool, pretending to compete with the Divine Light for strategic value. At the same time, its first apparent need is to mislead people into underestimating it, thereby achieving its goal of 'playing the fool to deceive fools'.

But looking back now, the Heavenly Serpent's real need was to join forces with a certain Golden Core Immortal Venerable to help him safely pass the Heavenly Tribulation.

They have several layers, and they look like clowns, but if you take it seriously, you'll be the real clown.

Yes, they are also trying their best to live.
"Didn't that person leave any clues?"

Wang Yulou did not regard the troublemakers as idiots, but simply had confidence in the conservative immortals of Chongxian Prefecture.

Chongxian Prefecture is the only one of the six prefectures of the Immortal Alliance that is entirely populated by conservative Immortal Venerables. During the turmoil more than 2,700 years ago, those reformist factions were completely wiped out.

Therefore, Wang Yulou had considerable confidence in their investigative abilities.

"I don't know. Does His Majesty mean that there will likely be a significant dispute on the Altar of Immortals?"

At this point, Kakugoro suddenly didn't know what to say.

I really don't know what to say.

The Immortal Alliance was on the verge of a civil war, and the many Immortal Venerables on the Immortal Platform were making their final stand for the fate of countless beings in the world.

The internal pressure is too high, and to avoid imploding first, reform is needed, but reform will be watched by outsiders.
If outsiders are watching, the reform will run into problems, increasing the possibility of implosion.
This matter is inherently contradictory in terms of underlying interests. Wang Yulou painstakingly combined so many contradictions and demands to come up with a reform strategy that has practical value.

Kakulong clearly understood that Wang Yulou genuinely wanted to push the reforms through.

but.
"Fellow Daoist Yuque, in fact, just now, the civil war within the Immortal Alliance almost started in Chongxian Prefecture."

The Immortal Alliance that does not change its laws may be the first to implode in the future. Reforming the laws can avoid the choice of gambling on implosion, but it will bring the risk of being interfered with and stimulated by external forces.

Just now, the spirit of the artifact transmitted a message instructing me to make a decision: the Immortal Alliance reforms are currently being discussed on the Immortal Assembly Platform, and we are wondering whether they should be immediately suspended.

Wang Yulou remained silent. He believed the news brought by the kaku was true, but it was still incredibly shocking.

The fact that the reforms of the Immortal Alliance were suspended after only a brief probing by external forces seems illogical, but it is actually a pragmatic decision based on self-interest.

Just like how Han Yingxiong merely activated a magical talisman to send a message, the Immortal Venerables of the Immortal Alliance had already completed their internal war alliance in an instant.
The power struggles among Golden Core Immortals are ever-changing. After a period of probing, the situation may not necessarily escalate into a tug-of-war with each escalation of tensions, but could instead escalate into a cataclysmic upheaval with an instantaneous full-scale war.

Even this terrifying rhythm of change corresponds to the special pattern of long-term stability of the top forces in the Great World.

The first wave of attacks targeted those "relatively stupid" individuals who were relatively unprepared during the long period of overall peace and were not particularly sensitive to changes in the pace of events and shifts in the times.

It remained stable for thousands of years, then suddenly changed, kicking down those Golden Core cultivators who were practically 'relatively stupid' or 'relatively useless'.

"The reform must not stop!"

A resolute glint flashed in Wang Yulou's eyes as he spoke.

The reforms cannot stop. His status as a prodigy, his leadership, and his key powers all stem from the historical process of the "Immortal Alliance Reforms."

Personal effort is certainly important, and Wang Yulou has also worked very hard, but if the era of the 'Immortal Alliance Reform' comes to an abrupt halt, it will instantly turn into a battle between top powers.

Given Wang Yulou's lack of combat prowess, he may become the one to pay the price in the new and greater tide of the times.

Moreover, putting everything else aside, just the fact that he had offended so many people made it unacceptable for Wang Yulou to stop the reform now.

"His Majesty's meaning is that the reform cannot be stopped. We do not support the reform, nor do we oppose it, but we oppose stopping the reform because of a test."

"It's not this kind of caution; it's just that His Majesty wants things to keep going, for reforms to keep changing direction, but the reforms proposed by Your Majesty need to stop."

As the top forces in the world, the various immortal venerables within the Immortal Alliance have vastly different interests and demands.

The Bull Demon Immortal's demands may seem somewhat irrelevant, but in reality, they are based on the overall interests of the Immortal Alliance, the Water Lord's change of direction, and the stability of the Immortal Alliance, so that it can weather the next turbulent era more calmly.

The reform of the Immortal Alliance is a momentous event of epochal significance, and it is difficult to initiate, promote, and implement. Every step is fraught with difficulty.

If we stop now, it will be much, much more difficult to start again in the future than this reform.

Don't forget that the change of direction of the Water Vessel was achieved on the basis of the reforms of the Mangxiang.

As a seasoned old scoundrel, Shui Zun first agreed to and supported the reforms of Mang Xiang, and then forcibly seized control of the reforms, thus changing the course of the reforms in a way that was almost like stealing a chicken.

It seems that Wang Yulou, Mang Xiang's disciple, is still pushing for reforms, and that Mang Xiang still wields influence. Yet, Wang Yulou has already dared to 'confess' to Mang Xiang's face.
That's not admitting guilt, that's a showdown!

"No more killings?"

Wang Yulou asked.

Not killing people is certainly a good thing. Less bloodshed means less future trouble and no need to worry about an enemy suddenly appearing and telling Wang Yulou that he's now in Hexi.

“It’s difficult, that’s why we need you to go up. We’ve already voted several times, and it’s been a tie every time.” Wang Yulou was slightly surprised and asked.

"The Purple Mansion hasn't been ruled out?"

The Immortal Alliance has 143 nominally appointed Immortal Venerables, making a tie impossible.

“They still need us to risk our lives.” Kakugoro’s expression was strange.

The Purple Mansion ultimately has value, that much is beyond doubt.

The core of Wang Yulou's "Western Sea Edict" is to empower subordinates, while the Purple Mansion of the Immortal Alliance possesses recognized and enormous power—of course, it is no match for the Golden Core.

If Golden Core Immortals can be considered relatively independent individuals with the right to choose without being bound by rules, then Purple Mansion Immortals are close to having the right to choose, and can be considered half a person.

"Okay, okay."

Led by the crocodile, Wang Yulou reached the top of the pond in just a quarter of an hour.

He greeted the spirit of the artifact, and with the help of the horn cage, he hurriedly used the secret pivot of the Immortal Platform to project his consciousness into the Immortal Platform.

'Brother Yulou, you've done a great job with the reforms. You must strive to prevent them from being completely halted.'

If you stop, your future is uncertain. The pressure you're under now, without the protection of the cause of reform, will crush you.

Truth and falsehood are intertwined; the warning from the okkaku (a type of cage) is for profit, but what it says is true.

Before he could think any further, Wang Yulou's consciousness had already entered the Qunxiantai.
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"Just fight! To be honest, I've been holding back for so long, and there are some people here who I can't stand."

I support a civil war within the Immortal Alliance, and I also support a direct war with the Immortal Kingdom. Stop voting, let's fight! Contact me if you want to fight, and we'll help you all speed things up!

It has to be the Heavenly Serpent. I don't know if it's pretending to be crazy or if it's really crazy, but it's making a really loud noise.

"Wang Yulou, what brings you here?"

Qingrui noticed Wang Yulou's arrival and immediately pulled him to her side.

The noise on the Immortals Platform stopped, and everyone looked at Wang Yulou, who had suddenly arrived.

What is he here for?
Wang Yulou's projection of the Great Dao was very special; it was a phantom pale white sphere of light, without even a human form—his strength was too weak.

However, as the specific promoter of the reform, Wang Yulou was in fact the leader and core member of the Immortal Alliance, and all the Immortal Venerables on the Immortal Platform recognized his aura.

"I invited Wang Yulou here. The reform has been underway for so long, but it has been abandoned halfway. The Immortal Alliance can only endure the chaos of the times as it has always done."

I do not support halting the reforms. Whether it's the people from the Immortal Realm causing trouble, or the people from the Immortal Kingdom or the Divine Cave causing trouble, we can handle it calmly.

The Bull Demon Immortal spoke calmly. His Dharma body was a large blue water buffalo, and he was chewing blue grass as he spoke, which was quite distinctive.

"Take it easy? The reforms have thrown the states into chaos, with some on the verge of a full-blown war. Do you think you can stop once you've killed enough of the 30%?"
Is the reason it's so hard to stop now because the fighting has gotten really heated?

Yuehua complained that her Yuehua Sect was located in the heart of the Immortal Alliance, where it would be at a great disadvantage in a fight, so she could not stand by and watch the Immortal Alliance and other forces easily go to war.

As for preparations for the chaotic era, local forces located on the periphery of the Immortal Alliance only need to make a little preparation. The Foundation Establishment and Purple Mansion cultivators who die in battle within their territory will replenish the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, making it a sure-fire way to profit—as long as they are not completely destroyed.

The forces in the heartland are in trouble. Their collusion and cooperation with the peripheral forces require careful negotiation of details. They can and must contribute their efforts, but they must also receive compensation.

Therefore, when the forces outside the realm began to test the Immortal Alliance, Yuehua's attitude immediately shifted from supporting the reform to opposing its continuation and supporting its cessation.

"Yuehua, you're overthinking it. I also support Mangxiang's reforms. There are too many worthless beings among the lower-level cultivators."

If anyone doesn't want to stop and harbors malicious intentions to start a civil war, I will intervene to stop them.

My idea is that the reforms of the Mangxiang regime cannot be stopped, and the process of selecting and then implementing reforms cannot be stopped either.

When other forces attack, they attack while we defend; we have a natural advantage.

A time of turmoil reveals true loyalty; a little internal chaos can also reveal who the traitors within our Immortal Alliance are.

Let the reforms continue; the sky won't fall!

Taihe Shuizun reassured the immortals who supported the reform, and then looked at Wang Yulou.

"Yu Lou, the promise you made in the Western Sea was quite interesting. I just want to know, what are your thoughts on the reforms you mentioned that are not intended to weed out anyone and that the reforms will not leave anyone behind? Please explain in detail."

After being called out by the Water Venerable, Wang Yulou could feel an immense pressure settling on him. Just as he was about to speak, he was interrupted by someone.

"Everyone, I have confirmed that the Immortal Extinction Domain has not made a move. This time, it is highly likely that the Golden Core cultivators from the Divine Cave or the Immortal Kingdom made the move."

Xiao Hu spoke up. There was no need to pretend anymore; Xiao Hu had clearly revealed his identity.

For him, his core base was in the Immortal Alliance, where he was already a Grand Master. For the sake of profit, he would naturally side with the Immortal Alliance.

The leader of the Five Dragons Sect, the Immortal Dragon King of Immortal Dragon Cliff in Chongxian Prefecture, suddenly spoke up, directly pointing the finger at Shenguang.

"Alright, that must be Shenguang. Shenguang, tell me, why did you cause chaos in Chongxian Prefecture!"

Shen Guangren was dumbfounded. He pointed to his chin in disbelief and asked.

"I?"

Wang Yulou has witnessed a good show today. Under immense pressure, the contradictions that were previously concealed have now erupted with unprecedented intensity.

The resolutions were tied multiple times, with different immortals holding vastly different positions.

The consensus that formed the Immortal Alliance, the consensus that brought together so many Golden Core Immortal Venerables to form a top-tier Immortal Alliance, is gradually disappearing.

This time, civil war may not break out, and chaos may not begin immediately, but the rift will definitely widen further.

For Wang Yulou, even if the reform continues, the difficulties he faces will increase dramatically.

"What are you pretending for? You've come all the way from the Western Sea to Chongxian Prefecture to cause trouble. Do you think we can't guess who you are?"
In my dream, a divine being imparted the Dharma. His light was warm and gentle, making one feel as if they were floating on air. His voice was indistinguishable between male and female, and those who heard it were completely captivated.

Among the Golden Core Immortal Venerables of the Immortal Alliance, only you enjoy playing these mystical and supernatural games!

To label someone, to label someone without a doubt.

Wang Yulou was convinced that the Immortal Dragon King was simply making baseless accusations.

Perhaps the situation is too complicated, so the Immortal Dragon King is planning to find a chicken to slaughter in order to test the waters.

Thus, the first sandbag of the Qunsentai, Shenguang, was chosen to become that chicken.

Crime or wrong, strength determines everything, and the winner defines everything.

As a dragon god, the Immortal Dragon King is not afraid of causing chaos. Even if a chaotic era comes, the dragons can stick together and get through it relatively easily.

Otherwise, why have the many methods of cultivating dragons become prominent sects in this world?
"Immortal Dragon King, I made a small mistake in the past, but my current thoughts are actually the same as Fellow Daoist Xiaohu's."

The Immortal Alliance gave me the opportunity to attain the Golden Core stage and also provided me with the resources for cultivation. I am now a great cultivator of the Immortal Alliance.

"Only when the Immortal Alliance prospers can I prosper. I understand such a simple principle!"

Xiao Hu chuckled and said.

"Divine Light, don't compare yourself to me, you're not worthy!"

Chaos may be coming; there's no point in pretending anymore.

Once the chaotic era begins, those like the Mangxiang, who have factions, camps, and allies from the start, may still have a chance to continue sitting on their high positions.

But special golden elixir like Divine Light
Yes, he still has a chance to survive, but it's not a big one.

"Alright, stop arguing. Let Wang Yulou speak. Wang Yulou is a promoter of the reform and has a good understanding of the situation. Yulou, tell us your opinion."

"We're not involved in the actual work, so your assumptions about what's happening below are probably closer to the truth."

Qingrui chose to intervene, silencing the quarreling people and providing a stage for Wang Yulou.

It was truly out of good intentions, without any malicious intent. Qingrui liked to continuously invest in younger generations, using a cost-effective approach to acquire assets that might eventually be realized.

For example, take Lao Zhou. Tell me, did Lao Zhou's blood-stained bargaining chip, which he risked his life for, have any value?
Using Zhou Fujiao to fish for divine light, and using the divine light to attract everyone's attention, will allow Mangxiang to make his path to success more stable.

Mangxiang's path to enlightenment was truly supported by many powerful Golden Core cultivators.

Wang Yulou's choice to learn from Mang Xiang was actually a good one.

"Esteemed Immortals, Water Venerable, Azure Bud Immortal Venerable, Master, Jade Pavilion is a junior, Inviting Heaven."

After his usual routine of licking the asses of those old beasts, Wang Yulou continued.

"I will only say two things. First, my teacher's reforms were appropriate, but the timing was not very coincidental."

Secondly, the Water Venerable's shift to a "select first, then push" strategy can indeed give our Immortal Alliance a relative advantage in the competition of the next era.

My idea is that the reforms should continue, but the intensity should be controlled, and the timeline can be extended to allow time to buy room for maneuver in the negotiations.

If a hundred years isn't enough to change everything, then let's change it for two hundred years. Let's seek progress while maintaining stability, gradually building a strong new generation of grassroots forces within the Immortal Alliance!

The timing is unfortunate, referring to launching internal reforms on the eve of a chaotic era, which may affect internal stability.

We've stopped killing people, but the reforms aimed at reshaping the development path and upward mobility of cultivators at the bottom of the Immortal Alliance cannot be changed.

All the illusions and lies, all the feints, take it all in, and there is one truth.

In other words, the reform and change of direction received 118 votes in favor, which was in line with the fundamental interests of the Immortal Venerables of the Assembly Platform.

Wang Yulou has never experienced a chaotic era, but every time a chaotic era occurs, the top powers in the world are reshuffled.

The current long-term stable and special situation actually reveals the horror of a chaotic era from the opposite perspective.

Therefore, he only needs to steadfastly chant the sutra of 'betting on the next chaotic era,' and the immortals who support reform and change of direction will naturally defend the sutra for him.

To facilitate a debate on Buddhist scriptures, Wang Yulou did not necessarily need to enter the pass; he only needed to identify common interests.

"Ha, very good, very good. You still want to be the vice leader of the Immortal Alliance for two hundred years? Wang Yulou, you're not simple."

The Immortal Dragon King was amused by Wang Yulou's strategy; this little rascal was unwilling to pretend at all.

But in reality, the Immortal Dragon King admired that scoundrel Wang Yulou.

Only someone with such ambition can secure the position of vice leader!
Replacing someone with incompetent talent would negatively impact the collective interests of the Immortal Alliance's top cultivators.

"It's all for the Immortal Alliance, for all cultivators under heaven, and for all of you seniors. It's nothing for Yu Lou to suffer a little."

Wang Yulou answered respectfully.

"Alright, we still need to deal with the matter of Shenguang. We have to kill a chicken to test Bifang's attitude."

"Mangxiang, what do you mean?"

The Immortal Dragon King ignored Wang Yulou, whom he considered a minor character; he was more concerned with what Bifang was thinking.

What Bifang is thinking is a key question that all the top powers have pondered on the eve of every chaotic era in the last tens of thousands of years.

Many of the immortals on the Immortal Platform may have worked with the Immortal Dragon King in the past, or they may have participated in the pre-game of 'testing Bifang' in other forces before the chaotic era began.

Therefore, Wang Yulou was somewhat incredulous to discover that the suggestion to kill Shenguang to test the waters was actually quite well-received.
Two words—absurd!
Previously, Wang Yulou believed that Shenguang's role was closer to that of Gu Qiyuan and Xiaohu, belonging to the "ambassador of the Immortal Kingdom to the Immortal Alliance".

He operated in Xihai partly because he had previously established a foothold there, and partly under the guise of helping the Red Lanterns expand their influence in Xihai, in preparation for switching allegiance to Shenguang should unforeseen circumstances arise.

Even the fact that the pilot program for the full-scale implementation of the reforms was placed in the West Sea was the result of Wang Yulou's many calculations, and Shenguang was also an important factor in it.

Can.
He now finally understands the true power of the divine light. It's hard to hold back.

"Enough, shut up. We'll talk about the divine light later."

Wang Yulou, it's unrealistic to expect reforms to take two hundred years; we need to seize the time.

Okay, tell us about your timeline for the reforms. How long do you think it will take to cultivate a new generation of grassroots cultivators for the Immortal Alliance?

The Water Venerable probably hoped that Shenguang and Bifang could communicate, so he took the initiative to interfere with the Immortal Dragon King's plans and put Wang Yulou in a difficult position.

This is a stage that countless cultivators dream of, and there is absolutely no reason to refuse it.

"One hundred and twenty years is enough for a new batch of Qi cultivators who have grown up in the new era of the Immortal Alliance's reforms to achieve Foundation Establishment."

This time cannot be shortened any further; it is unavoidable.

Wang Yulou announced a very short time, and then the Qunxiantai (Immortals' Platform) fell silent.

Should we hold out for another 120 years?
Can the Immortal Alliance weather this period of reform amidst internal and external troubles?

Seeing that no one spoke, Wang Yulou mustered his courage and continued.

"Furthermore, esteemed seniors, I believe that the Divine Light Immortal Venerable should not have been killed."

Upon hearing this, Mang Xiang's expression changed, even before anyone else spoke.

This is something you, Wang Yulou, can say.
Do you deserve it?
What kind of apprentice did I take on?
A commotion broke out on the Immortals' Platform, and it was Qingrui who stepped forward.

"Quiet, Wang Yulou, continue!"

No matter how inhuman Qingrui may be, at least at this moment, her performance is worthy of the stature of a top conservative leader.

I've got your back!
She supported not only Wang Yulou, but also the reform movement.

The prospect of reform and a shift in direction, betting on the next era, is incredibly tempting.

"I used to be an ordinary cultivator who couldn't understand many things in the cultivation world, nor could I understand how to cultivate."

Having gained the approval of the venerable immortals and been fortunate enough to become the vice leader of the alliance and preside over the reforms, I have gained a new understanding of the past and future of the cultivation world in the past two years.

The Qunxiantai Resolution was the first time in the history of the cultivation world that the legitimacy of rule was created through the consensus of great cultivators.

Our Immortal Alliance excels in its inclusiveness regarding interests and development, which is why it has been able to stand firm in the vast world, even when surrounded by enemies on all sides.

But this very inclusiveness was both its strength and its weakness. In order to prove his Dao, the Master debated the Golden Elixir seven times.

The underlying truth is that our Immortal Alliance has been too inclusive, expanding to a certain limit.

The Master felt this limit most deeply, so he proposed the reform.

But can killing those at the bottom really solve the problem?

The Water Venerable's reforms and changes are a great idea. The Immortal Alliance needs more distant and greater benefits to bridge the current contradictions.

Killing a senior like Shenguang is easy, but it would damage the inclusive nature of the Immortal Alliance's Immortal Platform and harm the true foundation of the Immortal Alliance.

The leader of the Immortal Kingdom is Immortal King Bifang. The Immortal Realm is even more scattered. The demon monks play the game of each being a saint. The Divine Cave has taken the use of Dharma to control the lower levels, shape servility through the environment, and brainwash internally to the extreme.

These are not good paths, and their potential is far lower than that of the Immortal Alliance's inclusive approach.

The reform and change of direction were supported by the seniors because it achieved a new breakthrough in possibilities by reconstructing the path of advancement and development model for lower-level cultivators.

If we kill Senior Shenguang today, and Immortal Venerable Mangxiang tomorrow, who will we kill the day after tomorrow?
The Immortal Alliance's greatest advantage could be squandered by hasty decisions; we should unite and look forward.

The reforms may attract interference from external forces, but such interference does not mean that we will suffer great losses.

Master's reforms can be paused, because the reforms will actually reshape the selection and training model for lower-level cultivators from top to bottom. At that time, the quality of cultivators will naturally improve.

When I made the "West Sea Promise" in the West Sea, I made it clear that I would not abandon any individual or force involved in the reform, which was my true feeling.

Having overcome the hurdle of reform, the Immortal Alliance will have a new look. Even if the four major powers attack simultaneously, we can withstand it!

Bifang, loyal!
Your Majesty, you must hear my loyalty, Wang Yulou!

Shui Zun, Qing Rui, and others are all very powerful and support Wang Yulou, but the inclusive nature of the Immortal Alliance means that the constraints within the alliance are immense.

Wang Yulou was more inclined to believe that his Golden Core position was in the Immortal Kingdom!

Of course, there's nothing wrong with what he said; his perspective and overall viewpoint are excellent, so there's no need to shy away from it.

However, whatever he says, all the Golden Core Immortals of the Great Heaven and Earth will know, so Bi Fang will also hear his words.

Wang Yulou firmly believed that beings like Bifang also possessed a spirit of inclusiveness.

Using Mu Chunze is acceptable, but why isn't using me, Wang Yulou, acceptable?
However, Xiao Hu laughed; Wang Yulou's nonsense couldn't fool him.

"If 30% of the population doesn't die, what will we eat?"
The Immortal Alliance can have a new look, but what can that new look bring us?
Will this cause fear among the surrounding forces, leading them to unite and attack the Immortal Alliance?

Wang Yulou, you should just do the reforms yourself, stop thinking about so many 'brilliant ideas'!
Your past cleverness is useless when it comes to important matters!

It turns out that too much smoothness and success in the reform is also not good.
Did Wang Yulou think of this?
of course!

He's the kind of person who dares to create difficulties for himself in order to enhance his achievements; how could he not have thought of this?

Wang Yulou smiled, bowed deeply, and then once again hid beside Qingrui Immortal Venerable.

Shenguang, I saved you, so don't forget my kindness!
"So, how exactly should the reform proceed? Should we continue killing while simultaneously continuing the process of selecting candidates first and then pushing them through?"

Yuehua rubbed her temples, feeling a bit of a headache; she was genuinely experiencing numbness.

Everywhere you look, there are open schemes and obvious tricks; every move you make is a gamble.

At this point in the game, Shui Zun's despicable behavior has reached its peak, yet Shui Zun happens to be the pillar of the Immortal Alliance in the south.
Damn it!

Suddenly, Shenguang, who had been asking Bifang for help, spoke up.

"Kill them first, keep killing them. His Majesty Bifang has already issued a decree that the Immortal Kingdom has begun reforms. Kill forty percent."

Even though it was Shenguang who was speaking, everyone's eyes were not on him, but on someone else.

Even Wang Yulou looked at Mang Xiang in disbelief.

Mang Xiang smiled slightly and nodded to Wang Yulou.

Yu Lou, you still have a lot to learn.

This is known as the Mangxiang Reform, which the Immortal Kingdom followed suit.

The Celestial King's chess game has finally revealed its true form.
(End of this chapter)