Shangyuque

Chapter 233 Where is the Heaven Beyond Heaven? Does the absence of possibility mean we can't continue?

If the reform fails, Wang Yulou will surely die.

The reform was successful, but the timing was wrong, and Wang Yulou was destined to die as well.

This situation may sound counterintuitive, but it is the actual logical thread.

This is similar to Shang Yang's reforms. In fact, Shang Yang succeeded, but his reforms ultimately killed him.
The reforms altered the existing power structure. Even minor changes are still changes. These minor changes affected six prefectures, and the combined backlash could easily kill Wang Yulou.

Therefore, if the reforms were not carried out at the right pace, Wang Yulou would still die.

The situation of being stuck on both ends is so dangerous. If someone else were in charge, they would still face the inevitability of being stuck on both ends. Therefore, Xiao Wang, who is willing to withstand pressure and has a clear understanding of the big picture, is truly irreplaceable.

Qingrui's goodwill was a product of the combination of factors, namely the composure of the great cultivator in making a move and the importance attached to Wang Yulou's irreplaceable role.

When Wang Yulou asked Shui Zun for support, he was essentially monetizing his irreplaceable status. He didn't even pretend – Shui Zun, I, Wang Yulou, just want to gather resources and get some rewards first.

But saying that Wang Yulou's actions were wrong, that he disrespected the Water Venerable and the many Immortal Venerables of the Immortal Alliance, is actually inappropriate, or even wrong.

The goal is to appoint the most capable and resilient individuals as vice-leaders and key figures in driving the reforms. Only then can they withstand the immense pressure from various forces, both within and outside the Immortal Alliance, amidst the changing times and the ebb and flow of fate, and gradually bring the reforms to fruition.

If someone else were to become the vice leader, would they be able to ask for money in front of the Water Lord?
Can one maintain a stable Daoist mind under immense pressure and sit calmly and composed on the Daoist discussion platform?
Let Li Haikuo give it a try!

Li Haikuo was confident, but others were not.

The fact that Wang Yulou has never lost may sound abstract, but it is indeed a key factor in decision-making.

There are many people in the world who can bring about change. Qingrui mentioned Shenguang and Mangxiang only because Wang Yulou was familiar with them. There are many others as well.

The key is that in a stable, stagnant era, cultivators at the bottom who want to climb up always have to find ways to create new growth.

Wang Yulou also followed this path, but he won every single time.

Only the beasts on the Immortal Platform understand the significance of this.

Li Haikuo was once an invincible genius at the Foundation Establishment stage, but in terms of 'talent content,' he was far inferior to Wang Yulou, who rose steadily through the ranks.

Any trial and error is a luxury at the level of the six states of the Immortal Alliance, and at the level of the next era of the Immortal Venerables' competition at the Immortal Platform of the Immortal Alliance.

Within the Immortal Alliance, at the overall level, the internal 'loss' of one point is equivalent to the resources of a Golden Core Immortal Venerable, two points are equivalent to Qingrui's resources, and three points are equivalent to the resources of a visiting immortal.

If the Immortal Alliance suffers internal losses of more than five points due to untimely reform measures and pace during the reform process, then the Immortal Alliance civil war can be disregarded and fighting can begin immediately.

This even corresponds to Wang Yulou's ability to please everyone; it's about balancing the interests of all factions, big and small, within the Immortal Alliance. This is the real solution to the problem.

If he showed even the slightest favoritism, Wang Yulou would surely die—none of the immortals, including Dongluoche, Zhuzhao, Mangxiang, Qingrui, Shuizun, or Cangshan, would be foolish enough to ask Wang Yulou to favor them.

The phrase "the overall situation is of utmost importance," which Shui Zun used when he suppressed the wild elephant on the Immortals Platform to relinquish the power to promote reform to Wang Yulou, is true.

Shouting loyalty is the practice of those who cultivate Qi and those who establish their foundation, while Wang Yulou's practice is to stabilize the foundation of the Immortal Alliance and push forward the reforms.

In this dimension, acquiring over a hundred Daoist companions and some resources is truly a trivial matter.
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In the void beyond the Great Heaven and Earth, the top Golden Core Immortal Venerables of this world are gathering at the Bamboo Basket Assembly Hall.

Wang Yulou noticed that, apart from Qingrui and the old man with the winnowing basket, none of the others were the real people who came.

Considering the extraordinary talent of the old monsters in this world, and the desire of the world to kill them, the clone techniques and Dharma body techniques in this world are probably quite advanced.

Look at those Golden Core Immortals who didn't actually arrive in their true forms; they are the best examples.

Without the ability to create clones, the best example to refer to is Shenguang. That unlucky guy Shenguang had to meet everyone in his true form—lacking the dignity befitting a Golden Core Immortal Venerable.

As time went by, the number of people on the Boluo Society's discussion platform reached thirty-four (including Wang Yulou).

In other words, thirty-three of the most powerful Golden Core Immortals in the world have arrived.

However, Wang Yulou noticed that among these thirty-three people, there seemed to be no bird-like Dharma bodies, which meant that Bifang was likely not present.

After confirming with the Water Venerable, Wang Yulou learned that the Winnowing Basket Association encompassed all the top Golden Core Immortals of the Great Heaven and Earth, except for Bifang.
how to say.

"Hey, Bifang, we've put on a super big party! All the top-tier immortals are here, but guess who we didn't invite?"

Of course, Wang Yulou understood the significance of this arrangement.

The immortals were also anxious, anxious about how to deal with the God of Food, and anxious about how not to be turned into a dish by the God of Food, Bifang.

Not a new immortal has arrived for a long time. The old man with a withered face and carrying a rattan winnowing basket on his back cleared his throat and spoke when he saw that almost everyone had arrived.

"That's about it, let's begin."

However, a special guest has arrived today.

If I remember correctly, your name is Wang Yulou, Mangxiang's apprentice, and you're not even a hundred years old yet?

All eyes on the platform once again focused on Wang Yulou, leaving the young man numb.

It's not that the old man with the winnowing basket is idle; that's just how things are.
For those beings standing at the pinnacle of heaven and earth, observing the changes occurring on the chessboard of the great world is a crucial aspect of their cultivation that requires constant attention.

They need to monitor the entire universe to prevent any top-tier Golden Core Immortal of the same level from suddenly leaving alone and vying for the position of supreme being.

Consequently, Wang Yulou, the vice leader who presided over the reform of the Immortal Alliance, also caught the eye of many top Golden Core Immortal Venerables in the Great World.

Even though he was unwilling to accept this disgusting and agonizing reality, Wang Yulou had to withstand it, withstand this indescribable pressure.

Ultimately, with Shui Zun and Qing Rui present, Xiao Wang withstood the pressure, stood up, and calmly replied.

"Yes, senior. I am Yu Lou, a cultivator from Wunan Prefecture of the Immortal Alliance."

Suddenly, Wang Yulou had a feeling that he had returned to Qingxifang.

Being surrounded by seniors and having to bow your head to everyone—it's a rather bittersweet experience.

Yes, playing a floor symphony could open up a wider path ahead, but if given a choice, Wang Yulou would certainly prefer to cultivate immortality while standing.

"Well, tell me your views on the current state of the world, from the perspective of a low-level cultivator."

The old man with the winnowing basket nodded almost imperceptibly to Wang Yulou and asked.

Xiao Wang once thought that he had the highest power in the world by governing six states, but after hearing the old man with the winnowing basket's question, he finally understood what it meant to "reach the highest peak".

The ultimate beings, whose great power resides within their own world, truly see all things in the world as objects that can be changed.
Absolute strength brings absolute power. They may have moments of unfreedom, but these are very rare.

That's why they possess such an indescribable, all-encompassing grandeur.

"Reporting to the senior, the Immortal Venerable Cangshan of the Immortal Alliance once worried that the current chaos—the overly fixed cycle of stability—would plunge the cultivators of the Great World into a state of utter desolation."

After years of practice, as my perspective broadened, I gradually realized that spiritual practice is itself a pursuit of possibilities.

Senior Qingrui's innovative moves were a strategic layout that maximized the possibilities.

However, if the overall structure of the universe continues to evolve, it will destroy the total amount of possibilities, which is not a good thing for any cultivator.

Wang Yulou ultimately did not explain things from the perspective of a lower-level cultivator, but rather from the level of at least a Golden Core Immortal Venerable.

As one progresses through the later stages of cultivation, magical duels become a rare occurrence.

Moreover, those who initiate battles are often the losers. Basically, when their only way to break the deadlock is to risk their lives, they are doomed.

This corresponds to the 'chaos-stability' cycle of the universe.

It's not about the universality of connections, but simply the key point that Wang Yulou suddenly realized—that everything in the universe revolves around the dozens of top-tier Golden Core Immortal Venerables who have reached the pinnacle.

The truly victorious ones don't need to fight with magic; they use their power to overwhelm others.

By leveraging the trends of the times, the power of top-tier forces, and the strategic plans devised by individuals, we gradually squeeze out the opponent's possibilities and opportunities for change.

By using the long lifespan of the immortal, they slowly squeeze out their opponent's room to maneuver.

A difference of a little in a year, a difference of a fraction in a century, and a huge difference in 4,800 years—this is the essence of the stable confrontation between top powers.

The old man with the winnowing basket nodded and smiled as he looked at the large rat wearing a yellow robe.

"Huang Yi, Wang Yulou's view is consistent with your view from more than 20,000 years ago."

The yellow-robed Buddha of the holy land stroked his whiskers with his rat-like hand and said to Wang Yulou.

"He has the potential of an immortal, but he is too young. He needs to be trained properly."

Wang Yulou immediately sensed the difference between the discussion at the Basket Gathering and the council at the Immortals' Terrace.

On the Immortal Platform, beings like the Heavenly Serpent still hope to gain a relative advantage in the game by playing the role of a fool or another character.

The top-tier Golden Core Immortals who participated in the Basket Gathering and Dao Discussion had an extremely good attitude towards themselves.

This kind of good is not because Wang Yulou deserves it, but because the top Golden Core Immortals don't care. Perhaps, apart from those pursuing the Dao, they no longer care about anything else.

They can decide all those minor details, truths and falsehoods, with a single word. So, who is Wang Yulou, what is his strength, and how different are they?
"We have been away from the lower-level cultivators for too long and do not know much about their thoughts."

Wang Yulou, your cultivation level is low, so you might know more. Tell me their specific thoughts.

An entity that Wang Yulou did not recognize spoke. This immortal's avatar looked like an upside-down teapot. As he spoke, the teapot's lid opened and closed, which was quite interesting.

"Paradise, the Hundred Joys and Radiant Universe, the Upside-Down Pot Venerable, a demon god of fifty-six thousand years," Taihe Water Venerable reminded him.

At this moment, Wang Yulou even had a fantasy.

How wonderful it would be if the reforms could continue forever.
"Venerable Pot, the thoughts of a low-level cultivator are not complicated."

They hated the order that oppressed them, and they hated the rules that required them to cultivate step by step during the Qi Induction stage.

Greed is the desire for longevity and the hope to improve one's cultivation and extend one's lifespan.

Desire is different from greed. Greed for lifespan is instinct, while desire for further advancement is obsession.

Their obsession lies in the belief that their hatred will immediately disappear if they become beneficiaries of the established order of the universe.

The ruling model designed by many top forces, which involves "abandoning Qi Induction and Qi Cultivation and suppressing Foundation Establishment," caters to the key elements of hatred, greed, desire, and obsession.

Those who have cultivated to the Foundation Establishment stage have relatively long lifespans and relatively high status. Even if they are suppressed, their greed for the vested interests they have already enjoyed will prevent them from fiercely resisting.

As the de facto leader of the Immortal Alliance, Wang Yulou rose through the ranks from a minor cultivator in Qingxifang to an Immortal Alliance steward in the West Sea, then to the head of the two sects' front lines, and finally to the vice leader of the Immortal Alliance.

He had seen far too many low-level cultivators and witnessed the choices they made amidst the changing times and environments.

Therefore, he could understand the thoughts of the lower-level cultivators, and his answer to the Venerable Pot was quite honest, basically saying whatever came to mind.

"Cangshan. How many years has Cangshan been around?" the Pot Master suddenly asked.

This is the seniority of Wencang Mountain. As long as the Golden Core Immortals can survive the Heavenly Tribulation, they can live forever.

The strength of Golden Core Immortals is closely related to their lifespan. While the correlation may not be absolute (some individuals may have significant deviations), it is still of great reference value.

Taihe Shuizun thought for a moment and then replied.

"Forty-two thousand, and it has endured seventy-three heavenly tribulations."

The old man with the winnowing basket nodded.

"That's about it. I'll talk to him."

Thus, Wang Yulou inexplicably witnessed the process of the Immortal Venerable of Cangshan ascending to the Basket Gathering.

He had only answered the questions of the lower-level cultivators, but the Pot Venerable, the Water Venerable, and the Winnowing Basket Elder changed the subject to the meeting to bring Cangshan Mountain into the Winnowing Basket.

It seems they only intended to listen to Wang Yulou's opinion, without any intention of delving deeper or 'dealing' with it further.

Perhaps this is the characteristic of the Boluo Society: it's purely for exchanging information, and unlike the Gunsendai Society, it doesn't push things forward in a concrete way.

You can't expect a bunch of old bastards to help and comfort each other.

After the matter of Cangshan joining the Boluo Society was settled, the Boluo Society began its formal discussion of the Dao.

However, all the participants only said one thing, without sharing anything crucial.

It's similar to a mutual 'trial reading'; to gain someone else's true insights into cultivation and new understanding of the Great Dao, one needs to pay a huge price.

When Wang Yulou was led away from the Boluo Society's discussion platform by Qingrui, he felt that he had not yet had enough.
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"Immortal Venerable, what price is required to purchase the cultivation experience and insights into the Great Dao from other Immortal Venerables?"

Within the Dao Sword that transcends the extremes and breaks through the void, Wang Yulou sought instruction from Qingrui.

"We only exchange, we don't sell. The essence of the cave is just a number to us."

The Cave Heaven Technique is very powerful, but it's not a good method. It's enough to cultivate it to a certain extent.

To truly ascend, one needs to break through the limits of the Great Dao, which you cannot yet comprehend, so I cannot explain it to you clearly.

Wang Yulou really wanted to say, "Since the essence of the grotto is just a number, why did you sell me a thousand strands of grotto essence for the 'Immortal Purple Mansion Method'?"

Why not just give it to them for free?
Of course, he was just thinking about it; if he were actually asked, he would never ask.

"Isn't the Cave Heaven Method a good method?"

This is what Wang Yulou was concerned about.

"Yes, do you know how the Cave Heaven Technique came about?"

Qingrui nodded slightly, a rare hint of gloom in her eyes.

Clearly, she had some different ideas about the Cave Heaven Technique.

"This"

Within the Supreme Dao Sword that transcends the limits and breaks through the void, Wang Yulou was horrified to discover that he had never considered how the Cave Heaven Technique came to be.

Why wouldn't I have thought of that?

You should have thought of that.
"You've noticed, haven't you? The Supreme Dao Sword that transcends the limits of existence doesn't contain the rules of the Great World, which is why you can think of the problems here."

In fact, the Cave Heaven Method is a legacy left by the Outer Heaven. More than 12,000 years ago, a key secret of the Outer Heaven was opened by our joint efforts, and the Cave Heaven Method was then passed down to the world.

The Heaven Beyond Heaven, which could have created the Cave Heaven Method, has disappeared. We have always had a concern that the Heaven Beyond Heaven is hidden somewhere unknown and may return at any time.

Those who cultivate the Cave Heaven Method, including those with Purple Mansion and Golden Core, may become food for those Golden Core cultivators from the Outer Heavens.

However, this method can indeed avoid heavenly calamities and prolong lifespan, so even knowing it is poisoned bait, one still has to swallow it.

Bifang was the first to make the changes, and then we did. In order to prevent people from feeling panicked, we changed the rules of heaven and earth.

It's probably true that within this vast world, no one would consider the question of who created the Cave Heaven Technique.

Qingrui answered one question, but Wang Yulou had even more questions.

"Didn't Tianwaitian decline along with the rise and fall of the times?"
I remember that their Golden Core Immortal Venerables were all killed long ago.

Furthermore, the Celestial Serpent Demon God once obtained some relics from the fallen era of the Outer Heavens; it is a witness to this history.

What Wang Yulou knew was that the cultivation world had gone through countless eras.

From the ancient methods of the past to the new methods of the past, and to the latest era of the Grotto Heaven Method, everything has a clear lineage.

The decline and collapse of Tianwaitian was a process that everyone witnessed firsthand.

As a force from the ancient times, the Outer Heavens extended from hundreds of thousands of years ago to tens of thousands of years ago.

It develops, reaches its peak, and becomes a top power dominating a region; then it declines and collapses.

Those familiar with the history of the Great Heaven and Earth know the whole story.

"Hahahaha, Yulou, if one day you see my Lotus Pod Cave Heaven and Azure Bud Cave Heaven explode together, and see me disintegrate in front of you."

Note that you saw all of this with your own eyes. Do you really believe I'm dead?

Qingrui is not a boring or rigid person at heart; she is actually very lively, otherwise she wouldn't have married so many Daoist partners for fun.

Now, she's making her own lively jokes, and Xiao Wang is shaking his head in frustration.

"Immortal Venerable, you cannot possibly perish and disappear."

Yeah, how could that be...?

Even if Qingrui died three or five times in front of Xiao Wang, Wang Yulou would never believe that she was really dead.

Qingrui Immortal Venerable smiled and sighed.

"Look, this is the problem, this is the problem."

Everyone has this disbelief... You don't believe that I will die when you are building your foundation.

I don't believe that the Heavenly Palace Master I saw in my Purple Mansion would die.

That being was comparable to Bifang. Bifang was so unruly, yet no one could do anything about it. How could the Lord of the Heavenly Palace possibly die in a siege?

The Lord of the Heavenly Palace is the Heaven Beyond the Heavens, the Cave Heaven Method.
The Cave Heaven Technique might be a poison pill, but it can indeed help you avoid heavenly tribulations and extend your lifespan. Other great cultivators have used it, but if you don't, you'll be doomed immediately.

If you use it, it might lead to your downfall in the future.

"Then why not have a complete battle, prolonging the cycle of chaos and stability as much as possible, and at the same time delaying the arrival of the Heavenly Tribulation?" Wang Yulou asked.

The arrival time of the Heavenly Tribulation is getting shorter and shorter because there are too many powerful cultivators.

If 80% of the immortals in the world were to die, then the Cave Heaven Technique might not be so necessary.

"Who will take the lead?"
Yu Lou, you probably don't know.

The Water Venerable hasn't used his full power for 20,000 years, and I haven't used my full power for 15,000 years.

Sigh, sometimes I also want to have a really good, satisfying game, but…

The top-tier Golden Core Immortals possess an unwavering determination to win and near-terrifying strength.

But ironically, they are the most reluctant to take action.
Even the task of purging incompetent disciples was something he wanted to do with a childlike immortal like Mang Xiang.

They're unwilling to pay any price, and that's the crux of the matter—there's no mutual trust, only mutual suspicion.

As more and more of the world was swallowed up, this knot of death tightened more and more.

Considering the current state of existence for the Golden Core Immortal Venerable position he so longed for, even Wang Yulou couldn't come up with a solution for the time being.

"Master, I have learned a lot."

Xiao Wang extended another invitation to become Qingrui's apprentice, but Qingrui still refused.

“I do not accept disciples, Yulou.”

That's enough for today. I've said enough to you.

You've seen the Bamboo Shoot Fair, and the promises I made to you are true.

Let's implement reforms properly. There are too many things, too many things intertwined.

Our common goal is for things to improve through reform.

Wang Yulou nodded silently. The strange and stable pattern of the world was the result of many pressures and reasons.

For those at the top, maintaining stability ensures the continuation of their profits.

Risks can be taken, but one should not bear them first. This simple principle applies broadly to every round of the game between top-tier immortals.

It can only be said that a deathly silence has begun, and Cangshan's judgment has been recognized by the Boluo Association.

But no one has yet been willing to propose a solution, or rather, to be the first to bear the costs.

"Immortal Venerable, one last question: why not expand outwards?"

Wang Yulou has truly asked the Dao, the true Dao, a Dao that only Golden Core Immortals at the pinnacle of cultivation are qualified to consider.

"Your Wang clan has followed Mang Xiang for a thousand years, why haven't you expanded outwards?"

Qingrui asked in return.

Wang Yulou was speechless.

You guys really enjoy studying me!
"Other families besides the Wang family also have powerful backers, and the distribution of benefits is fixed within the larger framework. Are you implying that there are other worlds outside?"

Qingrui smiled with a hint of sarcasm and replied.

"No, it's because you have no room to expand."

Countless millennia ago, people have longed for a world beyond the vast universe.

They hoped that other worlds existed in the endless void, where there were even more possibilities.

Wang Yulou, your judgment of possibilities is excellent, but the problem is, why do you take it for granted that you crave infinite possibilities?

I don't really agree with the Yellow-Robed Buddha's idea.

Of course, being able to see this level already shows that your talent is quite extraordinary.

Why is the vast world we inhabit not the end of the Great Dao?
Why do some people always expect, hope that a more distant salvation can alleviate their current problems?

In the end, it's all about cowardice!

Does the absence of possibility mean we can't continue?

Like a thunderclap in silence, Qingrui's words illuminated Wang Yulou's Daoist heart like a bolt of lightning.

Pressure, difficulties, dangers, and the unknown—everything was like the countless mountains on the Qunqing Plain, weighing heavily on Wang Yulou's heart.

But Qingrui's answer was, "Even if there's no possibility, we'll keep going."

This is the true Dao heart needed to cross the sea of ​​suffering, a step further than the idea that "every Golden Core cultivator has the confidence to win."

Turning the impossible into the possible—isn't that the very meaning of cultivators' pursuit of immortality, of living as long as heaven and earth, or even surpassing heaven and earth?

"Immortal Venerable, I have learned a great deal. I will never forget your kindness in imparting knowledge to me."

The Supreme Sword of Transcending Limits and Breaking Through the Void had brought Wang Yulou back into the Great World. Qingrui disappeared directly, leaving only her final words of advice to gradually dissipate in the air.

"Speak less nice words, marry more Daoist partners, reach the Purple Mansion as soon as possible, and carry out reforms well."
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The alliance leader's entourage returned to the immortal city he had been loyal to.

The first thing Wang Yulou did was to contact Kingsoft.

Inside the Qunqing Hall, Jinshan looked sullen in response to Wang Yulou's request.

"What problems could there be with the Purple Mansion Technique that Immortal Venerable Qingrui gave you? Just practice it."

After a quick check of the Immortal Purple Mansion Technique, Jinshan returned the technique to Xiao Wang.

"Don't worry, after all, Qunxiantai still needs you to do things, so she didn't tamper with this method."

How could he be at ease? No matter how good Qingrui's attitude was, Wang Yulou would never forget how terrifying she was. She was a top-tier Golden Core cultivator who dared to scheme against Bifang.

While it is true that we are grateful for Qingrui's preaching, this thing itself is an advance payment from Qingrui for Wang Yulou's effective reforms; it is an exchange of benefits and has nothing to do with gratitude.

We still need to be careful.

Wang Yulou did not want to one day suddenly become Qingrui's dog, controlled by Qingrui to the point that even his barking had to be done according to Qingrui's wishes.

"Ancestor, are you sure there are no problems?" Wang Yulou pressed for confirmation.

Jinshan's words and voice were as unpleasant as ever, and it was hard to say whether it was because he had a problem with Wang Yulou.

"Or you could try asking the Immortal Venerable of Cangshan or the Water Venerable."

By the way, the All-Encompassing Immortal Venerable is also acceptable.

To be honest, Yu Hongdou doesn't even dare to come back to see you.

I don't know which son of a bitch spread this bullshit rumor that Yu Hongdou is going to marry Wang Yuque, the vice leader of the Immortal Alliance, everywhere.

Xiao Wang wasn't particularly enthusiastic, but now the news has spread.

Qingrui's suggestion was indeed worth trying. It would be a good thing for Wang Yulou to cash in on the achievements of the reform first.
He replied with a wry smile.

"Forget it, I trust your judgment, Ancestor."

Wang Yulou actually agreed with Jinshan's assessment: Qingrui wouldn't touch him now, and those well-intentioned and unpredictable promises all had a certain degree of truth to them.

Even top-tier Golden Core cultivators have their own troubles. The limits of a chess game are not infinite variations; otherwise, Qingrui would also lose her way.

We need Xiao Wang to do something.

Is it true that you and Yu Hongdou are getting married?

Jinshan's attitude softened somewhat; Xiao Wang was too troublesome and didn't meet his needs.

In fact, Wang Yulou completely ignored his words and directly opposed them.

But Wang Yulou is no longer the same Wang Yulou he used to be.

Even the Celestial Venerable Qingrui was willing to bestow upon him a Dharma teaching, so it's understandable that Xiao Wang wouldn't listen to a single word of advice.

"It should be, but I can't decide. What Qingrui Immortal Venerable and Taihe Water Venerable mean is that I want to marry all the juniors or disciples of the Golden Core Immortal Venerables in the Immortal Alliance, thereby strengthening the cohesion and consensus of the Immortal Alliance's reforms."

As soon as Xiao Wang uttered those ridiculous words, Jin Shan's purple-gold eyes widened in shock, like donkey testicles about to explode.

"Wang Yulou, repeat what you just said. I think I misheard you."

Jinshan thought he must have misheard.
Well, Old Jin is still a bit inexperienced and not quite used to the intensity of the battle against a Golden Core Immortal.

Yes, I still need to practice.

So what if he marries 123 women? It's no big deal.
"Ancestor, this method of enhancing cohesion and consensus is certainly not reliable, but you understand."

Often, things are not absolute, but relative.

At this juncture, various local powers are simultaneously preparing for civil war and observing the reform process.

More 'guarantees' would not only solidify my 'West Sea Promise' but also reduce resistance to the reform, so they would still have some substance.

My first wife was a disciple of the Taihe Water Palace; the Water Lord was very supportive of me.

Qingrui's suggestion wasn't reckless; it might sound absurd, but if Wang Yulou followed it, he might become a clown.

But things are difficult when you're doing them, and Xiao Wang is a responsible person.

It's just one hundred and twenty-three more Daoist partners; he can handle that.

"I'm fine with it. I have no objection to this. Do it your way. I support you and have no objection."

Kingsoft really couldn't hold back; they said it twice without any objection.

This world is crazy. Eighty-eight-year-old Xiao Deng married more than a hundred Daoist partners. What's so special about that?
One and a half a year, a new bride every night.

They're all cultivating immortality. I suffered so much, both physically and mentally, that I finally attained enlightenment after losing all my mortal flesh and bones.

Wang Yulou, on the other hand, was simultaneously getting married and implementing the reforms, and also successfully resolved the issue of the Purple Mansion opportunity.

If I had known earlier that the Immortal Alliance's reforms would be like this, I, Old Jin, could have reformed the laws too!
“Ancestor, I am glad you support me. I don’t have any elders in the Immortal City. I have been looking for someone to help me with this matter.”

If you could help me, I would be eternally grateful. Rest assured, even if I were to marry a thousand more Daoist partners, Mingdu would still be one of the highest-ranking.

Wang Yulou's cake is just as absurd as Jinshan's drawing of "I'll let you be the second immortal in my faction".

But times have changed. Now it's not him begging Jinshan for help, but him giving Jinshan an opportunity to participate in the reform process.

This opportunity may seem risky, but it allows you to meet many immortal venerables and make your mark in the core historical process of the Immortal Alliance—all of which will become valuable experience in the future.

Jinshan suppressed the turmoil in his heart and finally nodded in agreement.

"it is good!"
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Yu Hongdou, who was betrothed to Xiao Wang as a Daoist partner by the Immortal Venerable Quanfa, truly didn't know how to face Wang Yuque.

When Wang Yuque first took office in the Immortal Alliance, she was given the task of helping the reform faction. However, they ended up becoming friends after a fight, and she gained the power to participate in the reform through Wang Yuque.

Of course, this process was also a balancing act by Wang Yulou to transfer the right to participate in the reform process to the reform faction.

But in the end, Yu Hongdou got a great opportunity through Wang Yulou.

But things took an unexpected turn. The Immortal Venerable Quanfa was a clever man; he directly gave Wang Yulou a disciple of the Purple Mansion as a gift.

The offer was quite generous, putting Wang Yulou on the verge of being tempted yet also wanting to refuse.

Then, the old man in Quanfa let the news leak out, and little by little, everyone knew about it. Wang Yulou had no choice but to accept the gift.

Having another Purple Mansion cultivator as an ally is not a big deal for a veteran Purple Mansion cultivator, but it is still very valuable for Wang Yulou, whose foundation is not strong enough.

The entire French team's smooth operation was highly skilled.

But Yu Hongdou was left in a bind.
Therefore, she has now arrived in Chongxian Prefecture and is overseeing the reform process of "election first, then implementation" in Chongxian Prefecture.

Chongxian Prefecture, Xianlong Cliff.

The Immortal Alliance's Immortal Selection Master Yu Hongdou's celestial palace was located halfway up the mountain inside the Immortal Dragon Cliff's gate, while Zhou Yingxi was with Xu Zhongyu, reporting to Master Hongdou on the progress of Immortal Dragon Cliff's "selection before promotion" process.

"In addition to requiring the cultivation level to be at the peak of Qi Refining, Immortal Dragon Cliff also requires disciples participating in the Foundation Establishment Seed Battle Selection to have made certain contributions to the sect."

The allocation of sect contribution tasks at Immortal Dragon Cliff is controlled by the Foundation Establishment stage inner disciples, the corresponding true disciples, and the true masters behind them.

Tasks that easily earn sect contributions are often monopolized by the descendants and disciples of powerful clans and high-ranking cultivators.

Ordinary disciples without a proper background often receive sect contribution tasks that are either extremely dangerous or time-consuming.

In this way, they found a reasonable 'threshold' that kept most ordinary disciples without a solid foundation outside the selection process for Foundation Establishment Seeds.

"Master, I've discussed this matter with the sect leader of Immortal Dragon Cliff. His point is that contributions to the sect reflect a disciple's virtue and integrity."

This is the first time Zhou Yingxi has left the protection of Mang Xiang and Wang Yulou to work in a place far away from the Red Lanterns.

The reform process within Xianlong Cliff was not going smoothly.

However, Yu Hongdou simply raised her hand, interrupting her.

"At least Immortal Dragon Cliff has already begun the selection process for Foundation Establishment seed cultivators through combat. Let's take it one step at a time. This matter should be recorded and reported to Immortal City."

Local sects often use different methods to block people from qualifying for the Foundation Establishment seed competition. The reason why Immortal Dragon Cliff is blocking people like this is because there are many people behind it.

We shouldn't directly object right now, so let's wait and see what the alliance leader thinks.

The opinion of Yu Hongdou, the Immortal Alliance's chosen immortal, was very pertinent. However, Zhou Yingxi always felt that the way Yu Hongdou looked at her was very strange.

One regrettable thing is that, out of respect for Wang Yuque, the leader of the Immortal Alliance, Zhou Yingxi herself was completely unaware of the news that "Wang Yuque's Daoist partner, Zhou Yingxi, loves to eat donkey intestines" while it was being widely discussed among the Immortal Alliance cultivators.
Of course, Yu Hongdou's complicated gaze at Zhou Yingxi was not just because she was amazed that such a beautiful fairy liked to eat donkey intestines, but also because she was examining her future identity as a Daoist partner after marrying Wang Yulou.

While she appeared to be looking at Zhou Yingxi, she was actually thinking of Wang Yulou.

In Yu Hongdou's view, people like Wang Yuque have humanity, but not much of it.

Even Zhou Yingxi, his childhood sweetheart, was treated like a beast of burden, all to push the reform forward.

One fact is that Zhou Yingxi, as Wang Yuque's Daoist partner, is an extension of Wang Yuque's majesty and status, and is Wang Yuque's tentacle.

When Zhou Yingxi personally went to Chongxian Prefecture to promote the implementation of the reforms, the resistance to the reforms in Chongxian Prefecture actually decreased relatively.

This clearly demonstrates Wang Yuque's emphasis on reform.

It wouldn't be considered ruthless, but it was certainly all-out effort.

"Yingxi understands!"

Zhou Yingxi didn't dare to ask Yu Hongdou why she was looking at her. Her understanding was still that Yu Hongdou was a reformist with the Purple Mansion level.
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At the Immortal City's Immortal Platform, it was time for another meeting.

However, reform is no longer the priority today.

"Reporting to the Alliance Leader, your Alliance Leader Seal was completed the day before yesterday!"

Fang Xinqian, the head of the Immortal Alliance's Seal Division, knelt on the ground and loudly reported the good news to Wang Yulou.

When Wang Yulou took office as the vice leader of the Immortal Alliance, the Immortal Alliance provided him with a high-grade magic treasure-level magic seal as part of his benefits.

Later, through the efforts of Yan Kang and others, the level of this magic seal was upgraded to that of a top-grade magic treasure.

A top-grade magic weapon is already a very good item.

Magic treasures are different from magical artifacts and spiritual artifacts. No matter how you refine low-grade or mid-grade magic treasures, you will lose money.

Only high-grade magic weapons are somewhat useful; top-grade magic weapons are very useful.

In order to refine the Alliance Leader's Seal for Wang Yulou, Fang Xinqian had someone prepare thirty-five options for him, and Wang Yulou chose the 'Primordial Chaos Seal'.

Then the Immortal Alliance contacted the weapon-refining masters of various sects in the six states to refine weapons for Wang Yulou.

"Thank you for your hard work, Xinqian. I had almost forgotten about this, hahaha."

To be honest, when I took office as the vice leader of the Immortal Alliance, I only had the ambition to…

Wang Yulou sang a high-pitched song on stage, and the oxen and horses below cooperated in the performance.

After a long performance, Wang Yulou finally accepted the top-grade magic weapon, the Hunyuan Magic Seal, which was radiating the spiritual light of the five elements.

Then, it was time for the Immortal Alliance to select Immortal Master Yu Hongdou.

"Reporting to the Alliance Leader, Chongxian Prefecture..."

Yu Hongdou reported Zhou Yingxi's predicament at Xianlong Cliff once again.

In fact, there had already been relevant reports beforehand, but Wang Yulou specifically asked Yu Hongdou to report them again on the day of the meeting.

The purpose, you know.
"The Immortal Dragon King of Immortal Dragon Cliff is very supportive of the reforms and also quite supportive of me, but the cultivators below Immortal Dragon Cliff are ignorant."

Ensuring absolute fairness through a selection process before implementation is one of my promises to cultivators throughout the world in the Western Sea.

Alright then, issue my decree, ordering the Immortal Alliance to select the Immortal True Person and the Immortal Alliance to oversee the transport of immortals in Chongxian Prefecture.
Together with the various clans of Chongxian Prefecture, they studied the details of the reform, which involved selecting candidates before implementing it, and discussed solutions.

This is because the reform was met with resistance, Yingxi cried out in distress, while Yulou grinned and laughed heartily.

Just dawdle, drag it out, and that's it.

Anyway, there's no rush for the reforms, neither is Qingrui, Shuizun, nor Wang Yulou.

Qingrui and Shuizun trusted Wang Yulou so much because the reform was just too damn complicated.

At this juncture, the core challenge lies in controlling the pace of reform.

It can't be too fast or too slow; you have to do it, but you can't get too engrossed in it.

We must ensure that Bi Fang is thoroughly roasted, and at the same time monitor the progress of reforms by other major forces to prevent the Immortal Alliance from being pulled along in the process of reforms by all the major forces in the world.

After the meeting concluded, the cultivators from the Immortal Alliance who had participated left one after another.

but
"Fellow Daoist Red Bean, please stay a moment. There are some matters concerning the reform that I need to discuss with you."

When Yu Hongdou heard Wang Yuque's telepathic message, her shoulders trembled with fright.

If given a choice, no one wants to be someone else's vassal.

The situation Yu Hongdou faces is essentially no different from that of an ordinary woman who is given away by an evil master to a rich young man for his pleasure.

So how could she accept it so easily?

On the Immortal Platform of the Immortal City, the Vice Alliance Leader sat leisurely at the head of the table, scrutinizing Yu Hongdou, who stood below and stared at him.

Red beans grow in the land of teachers, their beauty as ethereal as jade.

Unlike cultivators in other parts of the Immortal Alliance, cultivators in Shiguo Prefecture have unique habits.

Red Bean Immortal has short red hair, like a blazing flame, and is the dream goddess of countless male cultivators.

However, this blazing flame has now been swept away by the waves of the times and landed on the lips of Wang Yuque, who practices water magic.

Noticing the struggle in her expression, Wang Yulou smiled and spoke.

"Fellow Daoist Red Bean, it seems you don't quite support the reforms?"

Yu Hongdou gritted her teeth and said.

"I support reform, but..."

Wang Yulou waved his hand and sneered.

"You still think you're qualified to be my Daoist partner?"

To tell you the truth, the Immortal Venerable Quanfa gave me thirty strands of the essence of the grotto heaven.

I am currently preparing for matters related to opening my Purple Mansion, and I need to prepare the necessary resources for doing so.

"I married you, but I married these thirty strands of the essence of the celestial cave, not you!"

Do you think you can take advantage of Wang Yuque just because you're good-looking?

Stop dreaming!

Thirty strands of the essence of the grotto are the starting price!
(End of this chapter)