Shangyuque

Chapter 232 The Great Zhou Heavenly Primordial Chaos Manifestation, Lotus Pond Green Bud Transmits the Dao, Transcending the Limits and Breaking the Void, The Supreme Dao Sword Discussion, Basket Gathering

How far can a practitioner on the path of enlightenment go before they can be considered to have escaped the sea of ​​suffering and gradually reached the other shore?
There is no answer; for mortals, even a celestial master is something unattainable.

The immortal masters who are unattainable in the eyes of mortals are just one in thirty million in front of Wang Yulou.

Wang Yulou, the vice leader of the Immortal Alliance, is already extraordinary. His experiences and development are a height that many cultivators can hardly reach in their entire lives. However, in front of Qingrui Zun, Xiao Wang is just a typical Xiao Wang.

I dare not have any ulterior motives.

There is always a higher mountain to climb. The titles of Purple Mansion, Golden Core, and Immortal Venerable are just nouns. Qingrui, who directly competed with Bifang and Water Venerable, is undoubtedly one of the beings standing at the pinnacle of the world.

If there is a Great Emperor in the Great Heaven and Earth, then Qingrui Immortal Venerable can be revered as the Qingrui Great Emperor. If the powerful beings in the Great Heaven and Earth like to call themselves Dao Ancestors, then Qingrui Immortal Venerable is the Qingrui Dao Ancestor.

There is no real answer to transcendence, because Bifang is also climbing, but Qingrui, who reached the top and cultivated the Nascent Soul Technique to its limit, was undoubtedly close to transcendence.

How to describe Qingrui's strength?
Qingrui's grotto has been transformed for nearly four thousand years, but the transformation is still not complete.

Four thousand years corresponds to the Immortal Alliance's nearly five thousand-year history.
Her cultivation was based on the evolution of the game between the top forces of the Great World and the strongest Golden Core Immortal Venerables. She only began the transformation of her grotto-heaven after the previous chaotic era had completely ended.

Her grotto gave Wang Yulou a special feeling—it felt like the vast universe.

The vast expanse stretched to the horizon, dotted with endless mountains and winding rivers. Demon generals and spirit birds of the Purple Mansion level frolicked in the sky, and Wang Yulou could even see cultivators riding spiritual artifacts flying through the air.

After entering the Azure Bud Cave, Qiu Mile also became solemn, and he dared not show any of his dissatisfaction with the Azure Bud Immortal.

Just as easily Qiu Mile killed those Lotus Immortal City cultivators who didn't quite support the reforms within the Lotus Palace, Qing Rui could kill him just as easily.

This world has never lacked geniuses who are invincible at the Foundation Establishment stage or the Purple Mansion stage, but even the most powerful geniuses, such as Li Haikuo at the peak of Foundation Establishment and Mang Xiang at the peak of Purple Mansion, would still be children sitting obediently at the children's table once they truly ascended to the top.

All order and rules in the cultivation world originate from the power struggles led and participated in by figures such as Qingrui, Shuizun, Bifang, Tianshe, Yuehua, and Cangshan.

Those below the Purple Palace are reduced to ashes, while those above the Purple Palace still retain some value.

The Immortal Alliance's reforms emphasized the re-cultivation of a new generation of grassroots cultivators, recognizing the value of Foundation Establishment cultivators after a large-scale replacement, rather than focusing on any particular so-called prodigy who was 'invincible at Foundation Establishment'.

"Fellow Daoist Maitreya, the Immortal Venerable's cave is too vast. Where are we headed?"

On the one hand, he wanted to ease the tension, and on the other hand, he wanted to find some topics to talk about. He also wanted to test the waters, so Xiao Wang asked very carefully.

"The Palace of the Goddess of Beauty, the Immortal Venerable's Daoist temple, is located in the Great Zhou Heaven Primordial Lotus Pond. You must be courteous and not offend the Immortal Venerable!"

Qiu Mile solemnly warned him. It wasn't that he was afraid something would happen to Xiao Wang; this bastard and Xiao Wang had long shown signs of not getting along. He was simply being loyal out of habit.

Yes, Qiu Mile and Xiao Wang had a conflict. Wang Yulou's involvement in the Qiu Lianpu incident in the West Sea was a minor matter. Later, Qiu Mile's scheme to force Wang Yulou to hire Foundation Establishment cultivators from Lotus Immortal City to participate in the war at a high price was also a minor matter.

But as these small incidents accumulated, Xiao Wang rose rapidly in the position of vice leader of the Immortal Alliance and became very popular in the Immortal Assembly. Qiu Mile then began to dislike Xiao Wang.

Of course, Xiao Wang didn't like him too much either. The two didn't have any major conflicts, but they did have some old grudges, which was why Qiu Mile was speaking to Xiao Wang in a bad tone today.

He has passed the stage where he needs to pretend. His cultivation depends entirely on the will of Immortal Qingrui. Qiu Mile doesn't care what Xiao Wang and outsiders think of him.

“Lotus Pond, huh?” Wang Yulou nodded in response.

He actually wanted to complain about the somewhat absurd name 'Palace of the Goddess of Beauty,' as such a name was rather unconventional for the cultivation world.

Who do you think you are, daring to call yourself the Goddess of Beauty?
Oh, Qingrui Immortal Venerable, you may call me whatever you like.
It can only be said that, having reached Qingrui's level, she can do whatever she wants without overstepping the bounds in most situations.

The two flew in the air for about a quarter of an hour and a half before finally arriving at the center of Qingrui Blessed Land.

Why is the center considered?
Because the renowned second-grade spiritual artifact, the Great Zhou Heavenly Primordial Lotus Pond, which has been famous throughout the world for tens of thousands of years, is located at the core of a super array laid out using the concept of the interaction between heaven and man.

The spiritual energy and charm of the entire grotto converge here, nourishing this second-grade lotus pond.

Qingrui Blessed Land is the home ground of Qingrui Immortal Venerable, so she naturally doesn't need to conceal the existence of the formation. Based on the pattern of the formation, Wang Yulou can deduce that the lotus pond is located in the very center of Qingrui Cave Heaven.

Wang Yulou wasn't sure how far the place he entered was from the edge of the cave. At the entrance to the cave, the only thing he was sure of was that he couldn't see the edge of the cave even with his eyes strained.

After flying for a quarter of an hour and a half to the center of the cave, based on Wang Yulou's speed, it can be determined that the minimum radius of Qingrui Cave is about two thousand miles. If the distance that cannot be reached by sight is tentatively set at three thousand miles, then Qingrui Immortal Venerable's cave is at least five thousand miles in circumference.

The area of ​​five thousand li seems to be only slightly more than double that of the area of ​​Mangxiang (1,800 li) and Xiaoyu (2,000 li), but the area is not calculated that way.
If the size of a grotto-heaven corresponds to the strength of a cultivator, then Qingrui's strength is roughly seven times that of Mangxiang—but at the higher levels of cultivation, even a slight difference in strength can mean the difference between life and death.

In reality, this strength, when demonstrated in a duel, might result in an effect similar to Mang Xiang killing Li Haikuo.

In other words, Qingrui Immortal Venerable killing a hundred monstrous elephants might just be a warm-up for her.
Of course, after killing a hundred monstrous elephants in a row, Qingrui will also lose a little initiative in the next round of the battle due to exhaustion.

This loss of initiative means that if Wang Yulou, whose current fighting level is assumed to be similar to Qingrui's, is facing a situation where he is limited by his insufficient fighting level and cannot do anything.

But if you're facing a Water Deity, Bifang, Yellow-Robed Buddha, or Rakshasa, it's practically suicide.

This is the mystery behind how the current pattern of the universe came to be.

The lower level is a sea of ​​blood and bitterness, a hell where the immortals raise resources, while the upper level is a quagmire of mutual tearing and restraint.

No one is allowed to be the first to claim supremacy!
Outside the ethereal lotus pond, Qiu Mile stopped in his tracks, his gaze lingering on Wang Yulou as he spoke.

"Go ahead, but be mindful of your manners."

Xiao Wang nodded, took a deep breath, and walked towards the depths of the lotus pond.

What is the concept of a second-grade spiritual object?

Nine Aperture Valley possesses a second-grade spiritual object, the Nine Apertures of Heaven and Earth, but it does not belong to the Immortal Venerable of Treasure Apertures; rather, it belongs to the Immortal Alliance.

Among them, the special product, the Immortal Stone from the Aperture, is used and refined in large quantities by the Immortal Venerables of the Immortal Alliance.

The Water Immortal's Water Immortal Shell is made from a second-grade Celestial Stone from the Aperture, while the Vajra Pillar of the Spiritual Treasure wielded by the Treasure-Holding True Man of the West Sea is made from a third-grade Celestial Stone from the Aperture.

Other top-tier forces also have similar 'shared top-tier spiritual items,' but their numbers are always extremely limited.

Apart from these shared spiritual objects, all other second-grade spiritual objects are no longer in the Great Heaven and Earth. The Great Zhou Tian Hunyuan Yanfa Lotus Pond, which Qingrui possesses, is a well-known second-grade spiritual object.

It was obtained after she led a team to wipe out a second-tier force composed of more than a dozen Golden Core Immortal Venerables.

Jia Lingxiao's death brought Jia Dongwei the benefit of a third-grade spiritual item and a bunch of low-grade spiritual items, but if Jia Dongwei asked Bi Fang for a second-grade spiritual item, he would not be able to get it.

A seventh-grade spiritual item is worth about three strands of celestial essence, while a sixth-grade spiritual item is worth a dozen strands, a fifth-grade item is worth forty to a hundred strands, and a fourth-grade item starts at three hundred strands and can reach a thousand strands.

For those of the third rank, the starting point is 1,500 strands, and it's normal for it to go up to tens of thousands of strands.

The second-grade items are basically impossible to trade—truly scarce items don't even circulate.

Their value is not fixed. Depending on their type, characteristics, and function, even if they are of the same grade, their value can differ by several times.

There were no buildings in the lotus pond. Wang Yulou walked on the water, and in the clear water, spirit fish of different sizes and at the level of demon generals swam.

He walked to a crimson lotus flower and noticed a small patch of light hidden in the stamen of the blooming purple lotus.

The light and shadow were both real and illusory, with a semi-transparent texture and vibrant, ever-changing colors. It had no fixed shape, but in terms of outline, it looked like a small gourd.

The Hunyuan Yanfa (Primordial Evolution Method) does not perform the method itself, but rather the spiritual materials corresponding to the method.

This gourd may be a spiritual material prepared by Immortal Venerable Qingrui for her own cultivation method, or a spiritual material prepared for some great cultivators who borrow the lotus pond.

This is the characteristic of a second-grade spiritual item.

Spiritual materials of grade two or higher can already be used to make immortal artifacts.

There is a huge difference between second-grade spiritual objects and low-grade spiritual objects. The most crucial difference is that they can produce different spiritual materials regardless of their attributes.

They symbolize the essence of heaven and earth and the outline of the Great Dao. The things they produce can have various attributes. The advantage of the Great Zhou Tian Hun Yuan Yan Fa Lotus Pool over the Qian Kun Nine Spiritual Apertures is that it can control the species of spiritual materials.

It's a performance technique.
Suddenly, a delicate and longing ethereal voice rang out.

"Stop looking, Yulou, come quick."

Wang Yulou was startled; he heard Xiaoyu's voice.
Fortunately, his cultivation level was already high enough, and he had experienced enough training in the mortal world, so his condition did not show any particular signs.

"Immortal Venerable? Is that you, Immortal Venerable? Wang Yulou pays his respects to the Immortal Venerable!"

Xiao Wang smoothly disguised her shock as surprise and fear.

However, Qingrui probably didn't care about these things at all. Her tone changed from that of a white carp to a natural one as she spoke.

"You brought about the opportunity for change. The drop of water survived ninety-nine heavenly tribulations thanks to your opportunity for change. Wang Yulou, do you know how much trouble you have caused?"

Hearing the sounds coming from all directions, Wang Yulou was deeply shocked.

He once thought that Xiaoyu had borrowed his jade ruyi, which was why she was able to overcome the tribulation so easily when she returned to the Great World.

But now, Qingrui says that Bai Xiaoyu relied on the opportunity brought by Wang Yulou to survive the ninety-nine heavenly tribulations.
Change, change, what Qingrui said must be true.

High monks crave change, yet they also fear it. They desire changes that benefit them and despise those that are uncontrollable and potentially detrimental to them.

But his composure quickly crumbled, because, from the perspective of change, all his pretense was meaningless.
All his actions are known to others, and information about him can be as detailed as what's in his storage bracelet.

His past activities at the racetrack and talisman master competition in Qingxifang were enough to make those who were watching him suspicious realize that something was wrong with him.

This inappropriate behavior has nothing to do with loyalty or ability; it's simply because a teenager, new to the world of cultivation, is unable to overcome the limitations of his self-awareness and development, and thus does things that are inconsistent with his own level of understanding and practice.

From this perspective, the fact that Xiaoyu didn't take Wang Yulou with her when she left corresponds not only to the fact that Wang Yulou needed to open his Purple Mansion on his own, but also to the fact that she couldn't take Wang Yulou with her.

Or perhaps, she never intended to take Wang Yulou with her?
Wang Yulou couldn't figure it out, and he didn't have time to think about it anymore.

He looked around and asked hesitantly.

"Immortal Venerable One, is that why I was able to become the Vice Alliance Leader?"

Wang Yulou's throat felt a little dry. Some things seemed one thing at the time, but now they seem completely different.
However, he did not receive a reply from Qingrui.

An immense force pulled him, instantly transporting him to a giant lotus bud.

The flower bud was entirely blue, with a slightly pinkish tinge at the tips of the petals. It was about three to five zhang in diameter and two zhang tall.

There was a sense of tranquility and comfort flowing through it. Just standing in front of the flower bud, Wang Yulou felt a sense of security as if she had returned to her mother's body, and even her face unconsciously revealed a look of attachment.

This is not because Qingrui Immortal Venerable cannot control the display of her power, but because her power is so great that she can affect everything around her simply by doing nothing.

It's terrifying.
From within the flower bud came the voice of the Immortal Venerable.

"There have always been outstanding talents throughout history, and there has never been a shortage of opportunities to bring about change."

Wang Yulou, don't feel pressured.

The Great Heaven and Earth Society randomly generates one opportunity for change after another, with different types, characteristics, species, and forms.

It is trying to save itself; it wants to use one change after another to strangle us, the immortals who defy the heavens.

But many of those who seize the opportunity for change will perish along the way; few can reach this point like you.

The key question is, what do you want to bring to the world, or rather, what do you want to bring to us, by seizing the opportunity of change?

We're all getting old, and our thoughts and spirits are forcibly fixed by the curse of time, so we dare not move. If we move too much, we will inevitably lose.

But you are different. You young people are the future of this world, and our future lies within you.

Wang Yulou, what is your choice?

Without a doubt, this is true preaching.

The true secrets are never some kind of imperial-level cultivation technique, nor are they some kind of secret supernatural power.

This is not hard to understand. If a seeker of the Dao needs to rely on other people's techniques and supernatural powers to achieve the Dao, then his Dao must be the worst.

Being a prodigy is a basic requirement for becoming a Dao pursuer. After crossing countless thresholds and necessary conditions, the real choice that Dao pursuers need to face is: where does the future lie?

Isolated cultivation is certainly possible; as long as one is strong enough, there is no need to worry about external interference or obstruction.

But neither Wang Yulou nor Qingrui are the only ones in power, so their final gambles in making choices are always difficult and risky.

Qingrui's words conveyed the core message of choice; she cared about nothing but Wang Yulou's choice.

"Immortal Venerable, am I really that useful?"

Wang Yulou truly couldn't understand why he was so important in the eyes of Qingrui and the other immortals, to the point that he had the opportunity to become the vice leader of the alliance.

To him, let alone a transmigrator with a secret treasure, even if a transmigrator with a system came, he wouldn't give them a second glance.

As long as one doesn't open their Purple Mansion, they're nothing but ashes. Even if they do open their Purple Mansion, they'll only have a barely decent status and strength, which Wang Yulou could crush with a flick of his finger.

"Of course not. You brought about the opportunity for change, but the divine light also brought about the opportunity for change, as did the wild elephant."

But the fact that you've never lost is important; if you pay attention, you'll realize something.

We, all of us, have one thing in common. Can you think of what it is?

The flower buds stood quietly, while Wang Yulou was already drenched in sweat.

A dragonfly with no cultivation level hovered around the flower bud. Wang Yulou watched the dragonfly, his thoughts falling into a state of indescribable sharpness.

The leader of the 'Green Serpent' gang, a top-tier Golden Core Immortal Venerable in the Great Heaven and Earth, a pillar of the Immortal Alliance in Wunan Prefecture, and a being who dared to roast the Bifang Immortal King over a fire.

The pressure and trials that Qingrui brought him were more unique than any of the pressure and trials that Wang Yulou had encountered since entering the cultivation world.

What are the commonalities? What exactly are the commonalities?

"Master, I am dull-witted and really can't figure it out."

Xiao Wang answered respectfully.

Wang Yulou's address of "Master" silenced Qingrui.

".
You're not dull-witted, you're just too smart.

You have to not lose to win.

The elephant has never lost, I have never lost, and you have never lost.

This is what we have in common, Wang Yulou.

Only by not losing can you win, and only then can you continue on the path of spiritual practice for a long time.

This is a very philosophical question, not a philosophy for ordinary people, but a philosophy for spiritual practice.

Spiritual practice is a complex issue, and a metaphysical, conceptual guiding approach is an essential part of the spiritual practice that every seeker of the path must construct.

Blindly moving forward will inevitably lead to a fall.

Therefore, Wang Yulou has always been very concerned about questions such as "what kind of philosophy can be the philosophy of an immortal" and "what kind of spirit should a pursuer of the Tao have".

But Qingrui's answer was still too simplistic.

“Master, the wins and losses, the changes of Yin and Yang, are the profound principles contained within the great universe.”

If we expect to win every time in our spiritual practice, wouldn't that be akin to relying on the favor of fate to get by?

This was a question. Wang Yulou roughly understood that Qingrui's purpose in meeting him was simply to lock in another opportunity for change, thereby gaining a predictable possibility in the competition for relative competitive advantage.

This kind of demand is detached from the scope of specific interests, but it is more crucial than specific interests. It belongs to the struggle strategy that only great cultivators can care about and consider.

It's very high, just like Qingrui's miraculous strategic moves.

Qingrui had a request, and Wang Yulou was willing to discuss it, so he dared to ask.

After all, the opportunity to receive direct instruction from a top-tier Golden Core Immortal is something even a wild elephant might not be able to obtain.

"It is not always true, but it is much better to understand the rules and order than to mechanically follow them.

This is not a stroke of luck, nor is it the favor of heaven and earth; it's simply because you're smart enough.

You understand the rules, which is why you can thrive within them today.

But when the chaotic times arrive, you will need my protection.

Wang Yulou, so what do you want?

Qingrui was truly generous, completely disregarding minor details, and directly asked Wang Yulou for a quote.

"I want to attain the Golden Core stage!"

Wang Yulou spoke with a firm tone.

"Master, what must I do for you to support my attainment of the Golden Core stage as much as you supported Mang Xiang?"

In Wang Yulou's speculation, achieving the Golden Core stage might be similar to opening the Purple Mansion and Foundation Establishment—not actually that difficult.
In particular, every Golden Core cultivator who attains enlightenment receives support from even stronger Golden Core cultivators above them.

In this situation, it's similar to a junior high school student taking the high school entrance exam with the top student from a prestigious high school; they're guaranteed to win no matter what they do.

In other words, the process of attaining the Golden Elixir is very difficult, but compared to the difficulty of reaching the Golden Elixir stage, the difficulty of attaining the Golden Elixir itself is nothing.

When refining Qi, Wang Yulou was thinking about where to develop after establishing his foundation so that he could have the opportunity to reach the Purple Mansion realm.

After establishing his foundation, Wang Yulou realized how rare the opportunity to enter the Purple Mansion was, and he had been working tirelessly for it for many years.

Now that he has the opportunity to obtain the Purple Mansion, he should start working hard to prepare for the Golden Core.

Preparation is key to success, and lack of preparation leads to failure.

"You will not have a chance to attain the Golden Core stage for at least a thousand years, Yu Lou."

And you should understand that, to me, it doesn't matter who becomes a Golden Core cultivator.

As long as it creates enough value and brings me more benefits, that's enough.

Even if one day I ascend to the supreme position in the world, I will still need someone to stand beneath me and do things for me.

Wang Yulou, everyone has opportunities; if you want to seize them, you have to work hard.

Qingrui completely disdained empty promises and made it clear to Xiao Wang that he was nothing special and that he had to work hard and be loyal in order to have a chance to gain her support.

"Master, what do you need me to do now?"

Qingrui's requests, from asking Wang Yulou to make a choice to the present opportunity for the Golden Elixir a thousand years later, are all too vague. Little Wang needs a clearer direction.

He could certainly understand Qingrui's current needs, but he was afraid that he might be wrong, which would be troublesome.

"Tell me yourself, I want to see your comprehension."

A variation of the blind auction, Qingrui asked Wang Yulou to quote a price himself, thus proving his loyalty with sufficient 'insight'.

The criteria for judgment are in Qingrui's hands. Wang Yulou's only correct course of action is to do everything in his power to abandon himself and get closer to Qingrui.

But this process, the process by which Wang Yulou made his promise, was not a joke.

What Wang Yulou said is what we must strive to do.
What a scoundrel!
She clearly needed the value of the changes Wang Yulou brought, but she seemed to have enough leeway to not care about that value, at least that's how she acted.

"If we implement the reforms well, at least we can ensure that the Immortal Alliance is not the first top-tier power to implode."

Wang Yulou's offer was obviously ridiculously low, but Qingrui didn't really care.

This is actually a reflection of one's spirit.

Just as Qingrui said, there are many people who bring about change. Wang Yulou may feel good about himself, but compared to Shenguang and Mangxiang, who also brought about change, he doesn't seem so good.

"Also, marry more Daoist partners. Your idea of ​​breaking the deadlock by marrying Daoist partners is not wrong, but you have married too few."

One hundred and twenty-three Golden Core Immortal Venerables, send an invitation to each of them, asking to marry their disciples or descendants.

You've done well in the Western Sea, but taking on disciples is never as worthwhile as marrying a Daoist partner.

In short, we should try our best to unite the Immortal Alliance. I also agreed to the Water Venerable's change of direction at the time.

As Qingrui's kindness spread, Yulou's number of Daoist partners immediately increased by one hundred and twenty-three.

No big deal, just marry her.

Sensing that Qingrui had almost finished expressing her needs, Wang Yulou was afraid that Qingrui would stop preaching, so he quickly asked.

“Master, your move was extremely brilliant. I have been thinking about it for a while now.”

Do not set pre-defined goals, only ensure the bottom line, while striving to harbor infinite changes.

The disciple wishes to ask, how is it possible to achieve such a level of skill in placing stones?

Old Deng, if you want me to do something, you can't just make empty promises. Come on, keep preaching to me!
Even though she knew Xiao Wang was flattering her, Qingrui was still very happy.

After all, she truly outmaneuvered everyone with a miraculous move and a perfectly legitimate, open scheme.

"Yeah, that's about right. If you don't want to lose, you'll have to put in more effort."

The immortal's tone was quite indifferent when he answered, as if it were something he had done casually.

Once you enter the game, you must ensure that your bottom line is not to lose; this is Qingrui's principle.

Of course, Qingrui's move was not made casually. Qingrui Immortal Venerable also had the need to maintain her persona and put on airs—this was in line with the benefits she hoped to obtain from Wang Yulou, and was essentially a deliberate performance driven by self-interest.

This miraculous layout and move were the product of her years of preparation, the result of countless days and nights of painstaking thought.

After all, the things she was calculating covered everything from top to bottom, from inside to outside the Immortal Alliance, from specific individuals to almost limitless interests—it was far too complex.

"Master's skill is indeed impressive."

Wang Yulou showered him with praise while quickly pondering his own questions.

"But this disciple is indeed dull-witted. Which path should this disciple take with his Purple Mansion Technique? Please enlighten me, Master." Well, Qingrui has the knowledge anyway.

The difference between two immortals is like the difference between a human and a dog.

Mangxiang still eagerly asked Wang Yulou what the relationship was between him and Dishui.

Qingrui's complete lack of inquiry perfectly embodied the "indifference of the immortal" that Wang Yulou had observed.

Of course, Mangxiang isn't a dog; it's just that Qingrui's aura is too terrifying.

I don't care what your relationship is with the drop of water, as long as you can bring me benefits and are in my interest, I will support you and reward you.

This is not just about being as open as the ocean; that would be insufficient to describe Qingrui's spirit. She is at least on the level of being able to swallow the heavens and earth—and in fact, she is swallowing the heavens and earth.

"Aren't you cultivating the Purple Mansion Acupoint Method? Use this. After cultivating the Purple Mansion, hmm, the Immortal Method, you can reshape your Dao body and live for thousands of years without using supernatural powers or transforming into a demon."

Then, you can see which methods interest you, practice several different Purple Mansion methods to increase your foundation, and slowly wait for the opportunity to form the Golden Elixir.

"The Immortal Technique is a unique Purple Mansion method I created based on the Nascent Soul Technique. After you complete it, you can also choose your appearance, physique, and age again."

As he spoke, a silver radiance flew out from the flower bud and landed on Wang Yulou's forehead. Instantly, he mastered a Purple Mansion Technique he had never heard of before.

This is the foundation of a top-tier Golden Core Immortal Venerable. Qingrui can create any method, secret technique, or supernatural power on her own.

but
"This method uses the essence of a thousand grotto heavens. Hmm, Wang Yulou, don't make that face."

I don't take on apprentices, but we still need to settle our scores.

Of course, I know you don't have that much essence from the cave, so repay it slowly, one strand every two years. This is my sincerity.

Great cultivators aren't as scary as you think. You bullied the monstrous elephant so badly, but he didn't do anything to you, did he?
However, if you're willing to be my Daoist partner, I can still consider giving it to you for free, hahaha.

Qingrui's nonsense is not just foul-smelling, it's downright disgusting!

'This is my sincerity' means that Qingrui is willing to truly invest in Wang Yulou. At least if Wang Yulou is willing to pay her the essence of the cave, she is unlikely to kill Wang Yulou directly.

'Sincerity' needs to be maintained by the essence of the mortgage cave, you beast!

The claim that "Great cultivators aren't as scary as you think" is utter nonsense. Wang Yulou was able to maneuver around Mangxiang and Qingrui because the reforms he spearheaded involved Qingrui's schemes and the Immortal Alliance's plans for the next chaotic era. It had nothing to do with Mangxiang and Qingrui's kindness.

Qingrui is trying to fool Xiao Wang with a card that doesn't exist, you beast!

As for the rotten crotch that would be Qingrui's Daoist companion for tens of thousands of years, Xiao Wang would rather go find a female donkey than become Qingrui's Daoist companion!

It can be said that Qingrui's summons today, though seemingly well-intentioned, does not conceal her extreme self-interest and disdain.

The beauty of the world and Wang Yulou are not intertwined. He has not lost, so he has won a lot. Today's victory is just a special reward for his undefeated record, nothing more.

If he wants to maintain his status as a prodigy and a leader among cultivators, he needs to have a keen eye for development and continue to win time and time again.

"Immortal Venerable, Yu Lou understands. I will marry a Daoist partner as soon as possible, and then open my Purple Mansion to better promote the reform."

Now that things have come to this, they have obtained the true method of achieving immortality and have also acquired many cultivation secrets exclusive to great cultivators.

For example, 'choice', 'cannot afford to lose', 'the meaning of change'.

These things look ordinary, but they are 'genuine' as certified by Qingrui.

Wang Yulou would naturally verify it slowly, but Qingrui's act of imparting knowledge in this way was indeed quite generous.

Therefore, Xiao Wang's promise was not false.

Having secured the support of the 'Azure Serpent' lineage, Wang Yulou's last obstacle to pushing for reforms within the Immortal Alliance disappeared.

His next task is to open the Purple Mansion as soon as possible, unite the Immortal Alliance, and control the pace of the reform.

Just as Wang Yulou was about to take his leave and leave the Goddess of Beauty Palace, the sound of Qingrui suddenly came from the large flower bud.

"No need to rush off, I'll take you to a nice place."

The blue lotus buds bloomed, revealing the air bubbles inside.

Inside the bubble, there is a shallow pool of water, flowing clear and viscous, with a metallic quality, yet also possessing the properties of water.

In the center of the pool, a blue sprite rested quietly.

Xiao Wang glanced at it once and dared not look any longer, because Qingrui, that old hag, was actually not wearing anything.

“Come, I’ll take you to the Balou Heaven to see the scene of the Dao discussion.”

Qingrui glanced at Wang Yulou with a half-smile, and then swallowed him into the bubble.

As soon as he entered the bubble, Wang Yulou immediately sensed the difference—the Great Dao became clear.

The Great Dao itself is nothingness and unfathomable. The cultivation of those who pursue the Dao involves calling upon the power of the Great Dao in different ways.

Qi Refining cultivators use the spiritual energy they cultivate to draw upon the power of the Great Dao, while Foundation Establishment cultivators increase the scale of their ability to draw upon the power of the Great Dao by enhancing their foundational level.

By opening their Purple Mansion, cultivators, with their second dantian and cultivation as the core, can directly double the amount of power they can mobilize from the Great Dao.

The new method of Purple Mansion is to hide the Great Dao within oneself, which is why it is so powerful.

As the ancient methods have faded away, the Golden Core, which has become a mere term for a power level, has its own methods for Golden Core Immortal Venerables to manipulate the Great Dao.

The methods include the Immeasurable Method, the Dharma Form Method, the Nascent Soul Method, and the Divine Illumination Method. Qingrui cultivates the Nascent Soul Method and the Cave Heaven Method.

Wang Yulou couldn't understand her manipulation and mastery of the power of the Great Dao, but he was certain that he could sense the existence of the Great Dao simply by staying in the bubble.

Like having X-ray vision?

Seeing Wang Yulou engrossed in his act, Qingrui, the old hag, reached out and gently stroked Wang Yulou's hips, and said with a smile.

"This is the Supreme Dao Sword that transcends the limits and breaks through the void, a first-grade immortal artifact. What do you think? Is it alright?"
Bifang and Shuizun are nothing compared to me.

Wang Yulou, do your job well, and I will not let those who make contributions down.

"What Bifang or Shuizun? They're nothing compared to me."

Qingrui only dared to say such outrageous things inside the Supreme Dao Sword of the Extreme Breaking Void, since she wasn't afraid of outsiders hearing them there.

"Immortal Venerable, are these bubbles a divine power of the immortal artifact sword?"

Xiao Wang covered his hips with one hand and tried to touch the golden pool water with the other, while asking a question.

As a weapon refiner, he certainly understood the extraordinary nature of celestial-level magical artifacts, but the fact that the sword was carried by water was still somewhat beyond his comprehension.

"No, this is how the sword is meant to be. I'm drawn to its essence, not its form."

Also, you really enjoy crafting weapons. Don't move, the water will kill you.

Qingrui raised her hand and pressed down on Xiao Wang's hand that was reaching into the pool water.

"You like the Dao of cultivation. Your talent in the Dao of cultivation is also quite good."

"Come, the secrets of refining magical artifacts into spiritual treasures—this doesn't need to be given to the essence of the grotto-heaven."

Another beam of white light appeared, and Qingrui's exceptionally graceful appearance made Wang Yulou somewhat apprehensive.

"This"

The Supreme Dao Sword, which transcends the limits and breaks through the void, flies swiftly through the endless void, covering a thousand miles in an instant.

Inside the bubble formed by the sword, Xiao Wang looked at the naked Qingrui Immortal Venerable and swallowed nervously.

No, could this old hag really have taken a liking to me?
It's no wonder Xiao Wang thinks that way; Qingrui really loves having male lovers.
"I told you, great cultivators aren't as scary as you think, Yu Lou."

In hindsight, their idea was actually correct.

The curse of immortality limits our potential; the more confident we are, the more blind we become, and then no one dares to act rashly.

The true path to breakthroughs should involve constant conflict and upheaval.

We chose a path that wasn't quite right, but neither of us wanted to turn back.

The dripping water was merely a slogan; it didn't actually become the entity that actively ignited the flames of war.

That's the problem, which is why we need divine light, wild elephants, and people like you to bring about change.

Qingrui's words were a mix of truth and falsehood, but Wang Yulou was more inclined to believe that Qingrui was telling the truth at this moment.

From Cangshan to Qingrui, both realized that the great cycle of cultivation was essentially a dead end, amidst the simultaneous reforms of the top forces in the world and the impending era of chaos.

Silence won't do; we need to get things moving. That's why Qingrui treated Wang Yulou with such courtesy today.

They offered empty promises, provided support, and offered methods for cultivating the Dao.

Generous but full of calculation and ulterior motives, Wang Yulou enjoys dancing with such a she-wolf.

"Immortal Venerable, I have no connection with Immortal Venerable Dripping Water. If I were her person, how could she abandon me in the Immortal Alliance? Wouldn't that be setting me up?"

One thing can have different dimensions. After Qingrui revealed that Xiaoyu's role was to bring about change, Wang Yulou had moments of doubt.

But now, he no longer doubts it, because staying is the only way out.

Following Xiaoyu, their future is a gamble.

If Wang Yulou stays, it's like diversifying the risk, giving him another option to bet on.

Moreover, even if Bai Li doesn't take Wang Yulou with her, Wang Yulou can use her ruthlessness to silence those who doubt him—just like now.

"Haha, whether there's any connection or not, I don't care. You just need to figure out where your path to enlightenment lies."

If the Immortal Alliance remains stable, your core base will always be intact, so you need to work on reforming your methods.

The Immortal Alliance is stable, and Water Lord and I will continue to win. You can also benefit from the spoils, so you need to work on reforming the system.

Ultimately, my expectations of you are far less than you think.

This investment in you is simply in the hope that you can achieve more results.

"Yu Lou, don't be afraid, I'm not scary."

Qingrui's kindness made Wang Yulou feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Without a doubt, Qingrui is treating Wang Yulou like a pet.
After more than seventy years of spiritual practice, he was just seen as a fun little pet by others.

Why.
"Loss, unease, longing—your heart is too easily seen through."

"Wang Yulou, you've reached the Purple Mansion stage, but you're still a long way from the Golden Core stage."

What could Wang Yulou say in the face of scrutiny and guidance from the Celestial Venerable?

"Yes, Yulou has learned a lot."

Looking at the well-behaved Xiao Wang, Qingrui pinched his cheek and smiled like a kind older sister next door.

"So, think about it, would you like to become my Daoist partner?"

Xiao Wang shook his head vigorously, as if Qingrui wouldn't care anyway.

"Hahaha, we've arrived! Look, it's a winnowing basket sky!"

In the boundless, infinite, directionless, and timeless void, within the Supreme Dao Sword that transcends the limits, Qingrui rose and looked at a warm yellow dot in the void.

The Supreme Sword of Transcending Limits and Breaking Through the Void gradually slowed down. Following Qingrui's gaze, Wang Yulou noticed that the yellow light spot was a magical treasure platform resembling a porcelain plate.

The Bamboo Basket Meeting is the place where the top Golden Core Immortals of the Great Heaven and Earth discuss the Dao.

On the porcelain plate platform, a dozen or so different figures sat scattered about.

They chatted and laughed, cultivated in silence, looked at the Supreme Sword of Transcending Limits and Breaking Through the Void, looked at Qingrui, and finally, gazed at Wang Yulou within the sword.

A visitor who wasn't really qualified to come.

Those gazes, filled with undisguised scrutiny and indifference, concealed boundless power and authority.

At that moment, Wang Yulou felt a tremor and horror from the depths of his soul.

Enlightenment happens in an instant; Wang Yulou gained profound insights from merely glancing at the scene of the discussion at the winnowing basket gathering.

Everything, everything—all the order, rules, and interests he saw—was illusory on a sufficiently long timescale.

A fleeting dream, nothing more.

All those constructed meanings, illusory and purposeful narratives, and lies that obscure the truth and reality are nothing but illusions.

The entire universe revolves around these top-tier Golden Core Immortals within the Winnowing Basket Society.

Qingrui's intentions were undoubtedly good; she wanted to show Wang Yulou the grandest event in the world, giving him more motivation to continue.

However, her good intentions easily disrupted the Dao heart that Wang Yulou had painstakingly cultivated bit by bit.

There is no cycle of reincarnation in the Way of Heaven. Ethical principles and laws are all illusions, mere fleeting glimpses of a moment. Even if this moment spans nearly five thousand years on a time scale, it is still a brief illusion in the eyes of the immortal.

Immortals are eternally revered; only strength and cultivation are true. However, insufficient strength and cultivation cannot define 'truth.' The world revolves around a very small number of top-tier cultivators who pursue the Dao. They bring everything and will destroy everything.

The road ahead is fraught with bloodshed. Those long-standing heroes of yesteryear have survived one chaotic era after another, and have steadfastly chosen not to turn back on the wrong path—if they cannot win, at least they can ensure they do not lose.

How can cultivators cross over? Wang Yulou couldn't figure out how to break through these layers of cages. After illusion lies the truth, but the truth is not the way out, but rather an even more unsolvable quagmire belonging to the top Golden Core Immortal Venerables.

"What are you standing there for? Are you scared?"

Qingrui turned around, looked at Xiao Wang who was in a daze, and asked with a smile.

Wang Yulou shook his head with a wry smile at the immortal who had an inconsistent attitude, and said...

"Of course I'm scared, but I still have to leave. So, how do I get out?"

He pointed to the void outside.

Qingrui's brows twitched, realizing that the Dao Discussion Meeting had indeed not taken into account the situation of Foundation Establishment cultivators. The Dao Discussion Platform itself was in the void, and Wang Yulou's cultivation had not yet reached the Purple Mansion level, so he could not move around in the absolute void.

She raised her hand, and a beam of water light emanated from Wang Yulou's body. Qingrui Immortal Venerable used her magic power to unleash the full power of the 'Six Provinces United' robe.

"You don't understand how to wear this robe. You still need to reach the Purple Mansion realm as soon as possible."

Xiao Wang ignored Qingrui's nonsense; even Xianzhong might not be effective against this kind of old hag.

He took a deep breath, passed through the bubble membrane of the Supreme Dao Sword of Transcending Limits and Breaking Through the Void, and entered the void.

The water vessel on the porcelain plate platform gently reached out its hand, and Wang Yulou was uncontrollably pulled onto the platform.

"Why are you here?" Taihe Shuizun asked telepathically.

Xiao Wang quickly answered.

'I couldn't refuse the suggestion from Immortal Venerable Qingrui.'

Shui Zun smiled disdainfully, coldly watching Qing Rui, who was naked, exchange pleasantries with the beings on the Dao Discussion Platform.

The shock just now was too great, and Wang Yulou realized that only Qingrui had come in her true form at the place where the Basket Meeting was held!

This is actually quite interesting, very interesting. It shows that even someone like Qingrui, who makes miraculous moves, still needs to place heavy bets in the game to ensure that the advantage of going first is not quickly lost.

"Qingrui fully supports you."

Shui Zun sighed and then said nothing more.

Wang Yulou's expression shifted slightly. Shui Zun's words were so interesting that they made him think all sorts of things.

The Winnowing Basket Society, founded by the Winnowing Basket Elder, aims to explore the limits of cultivation and the Great Dao. Those qualified to do so are all top-tier Golden Core Immortals.

Therefore, Wang Yulou's visit to Boluohui was itself a special qualification.

Qingrui's hospitality towards Wang Yulou was truly exceptional.

The Water Venerable's sigh was a reminder to Wang Yulou not to forget him—the Water Venerable also held a share of the power in the Immortal Alliance.

With this in mind, Qingrui's behavior becomes easier to understand.

As a result, Xiao Wang lost his initial shock and disbelief.

With the top powers of the world undergoing reforms and a chaotic era dawning, even Water Venerable and Qingrui are under considerable pressure.
Watching Qingrui chatting with a large rat dressed in yellow, Wang Yulou suddenly thought of Xizhu for some reason.

The difference between Qingrui and Xizhu is that Wang Yulou could refuse Xizhu's gift, but he could not refuse Qingrui's gift.

The discussion at the Bamboo Basket Gathering hadn't officially started yet, and everyone was exchanging ideas. Wang Yulou figured it wouldn't do for him to just sit there like an idiot, so he leaned closer to the Water Vessel and whispered something.

"Senior Water Venerable, if we're talking about support, many seniors in the Immortal Alliance support the reforms and your reforms."

The same goes for Qingrui Immortal Venerable. Yulou is well aware of the heavy burden on her shoulders and would never be confused about its importance.

However, in order to unite the senior members of the Immortal Alliance, to effectively implement the reforms, and to ensure the Immortal Alliance's preparations for the chaotic era are fulfilled, Yu Lou has a request.

Shui Zun was surprised that Wang Yulou would take the initiative to seek support, but his attitude was quite good.

Although Taihe Shuizun was fooled by Qingrui, he has always wanted to reform the system from the beginning until now.

“Tell me, I told you back then that if you have any questions, just call out my title in your heart.”

"Tongxuan Heshui Jinguang Shenzhao Fazun" is the Dharma form and title of Taihe Shuizun. As long as Wang Yulou calls out within the vast universe, Shuizun can hear him.

"It is so, Immortal Venerable, Yu Lou wishes to marry the disciples or juniors of all the seniors of the Immortal Alliance as his Daoist partner, so as to further unite all the seniors."

In the promise made by the Western Sea, I proposed "leaving no one behind." Therefore, at the very least, we must ensure that no Immortal Venerable is left behind, thereby maintaining the stability of the Immortal Alliance.

Ultimately, it is necessary to maintain unity on the platform of immortals as much as possible during the reform process.

Yu Lou's idea might be a bit unconventional, but doing so might put the seniors at ease to some extent.

Shui Zun's expression changed. He turned his head to look at Wang Yulou, his eyes filled with amazement.

"Senior, you..."

Wang Yulou smiled sheepishly. He had only intended to make a quick decision, but he hadn't expected Shui Zun to be so impatient.

"Senior, this is a suggestion from Immortal Venerable Qingrui. Immortal Venerable Qingrui also hopes that the reform can be successfully implemented, instead of everyone preparing for civil war like this now."

Fearing that Taihe Shuizun would misunderstand, Wang Yulou quickly explained.

"Are you trying to get a kickback for the reform?"

Wang Yulou, this fee is not your responsibility to collect.

Shui Zun wouldn't listen to Wang Yulou's nonsense.

Can marrying a Daoist partner unite the Immortal Venerables of the Immortal Alliance?

Bullshit!

There is no way to change the will of the immortals through such a marriage. Their doubts and anxieties will not be alleviated just because Wang Yulou, the vice leader of the alliance, married someone from their own family.

Seeing that Shui Zun had guessed his true thoughts, Xiao Wang stopped pretending and smiled wryly.

"Senior Water Venerable, opening the Purple Mansion is difficult."

However, to preside over reforms, foundational cultivation alone is not enough.

"If I marry more Daoist partners and collect more dowries, I can open my Purple Mansion sooner."

Are you scared?
afraid!
To go for it or not?
Rush!
Old Deng, send me the money!
If I don't fight, I'll become a junior member of the Youth League!

Shui Zun was somewhat speechless at Wang Yulou's frankness. He shook his head and said...

"You're getting bolder and bolder. If you keep going like this, the reform will fail, and you'll surely die."

Wang Yulou chuckled and said...

"Immortal Venerable, just arrange a Foundation Establishment stage disciple for me from the Water Palace, I don't need anything else."

Reform failed?

What Wang Yulou fears now is that if the reforms are implemented too quickly, he too will die.

Therefore, there is no room for fear in this matter; it's a situation where both ends are blocked, and he's walking a tightrope in the middle.

It's either charge forward or die; in this process, manners aren't that important.

"Okay, this is the first time you've asked me for support, so I'll give you that support."

But next time you make that request, I'll have to think about it carefully.

Shui Zun ultimately decided to support Wang Yulou, because this matter was actually a small one.

His role was simply to set an example, making it easier for Wang Yulou to succeed in his subsequent operations; that was all.

"Immortal Venerable, please rest assured, I will do my best to accomplish the reform for you, even if it costs me my life!"

(End of this chapter)