Shangyuque

Chapter 237 The Heavenly Mandate is Deadly; It's Time to Intervene in the Immortal Alliance's Reform!

The situation in the Demon Kingdom was completely different from what Cui Baihao had anticipated.

The Huang family's treasure trove flew swiftly through the air, with endless fields stretching across the ground, seemingly without end, extending all the way to the ends of the earth beyond sight.

Noticing Cui Bai's puzzled look, Huang Qiusheng asked with a smile.

"Didn't expect that?"

Old Cui shook his head, withdrawing his gaze.

"The top powers in the world are all different. It doesn't matter what the Demon Kingdom or the Immortal Kingdom are."

However, this vast plain is no ordinary place.

The vast plains stretch as far as the eye can see, with endless crops growing on them, from the location of Baibaofang to the ends of the earth.

This is no simple matter; it requires extreme efficiency.

"Of course it's not simple. The Immortal Kingdom's imperial system is no worse than our Immortal Alliance's council system, and its efficiency in utilizing resources is also very high." Huang Qiusheng also sighed.

Huang Qiusheng's family has been in business for many years. The information his family has collected over the years, as well as his experience of operating in different regions, have made this former leader of the Red Lantern Sect very familiar with the characteristics of different top forces in the cultivation world.

It was precisely because of his good vision and experience that he was chosen by Mang Xiang to be the person in charge of greatly increasing his favors.

Both the Immortal Alliance and the Immortal Kingdom are top-tier powers, but their inherent governance logic and the operational logic of their own coercive power are somewhat different—essentially they are still the same: the great cultivators decide everything.

However, the differences become significant when you go down to the specifics.

Thousands of years ago, at the end of the last chaotic era, the cultivators of Qunqing Plain relied on involution and fierce confrontation to establish the Primal Immortal Alliance through a relatively low-cost, high-return cooperative model, and gradually developed into what it is today.

Similarly, at the end of a chaotic era thousands of years ago, Bifang took the initiative to gather those beings who feared him but were difficult for him to deal with, and established a celestial kingdom.

Both the Immortal Alliance and the Immortal Kingdom were established from the top down. After their establishment, due to the construction of the governance system, a bottom-up hierarchical governance system was born.

However, due to differences in their founding and the structure of their internal high-level cultivators, the bottom-up content of the two is not quite the same.

The Immortal Alliance's bottom-up system has given rise to a large number of Immortal Alliance-affiliated Purple Mansions and Golden Cores.

The bottom-up system of the Immortal Kingdom provided Bifang with many snacks.

The process of Cangshan gathering people to establish the Qunqingyuan Immortal Alliance, which later gradually expanded into the Six Provinces Immortal Alliance, gave rise to the problem of 'redundant Immortal Alliance cultivators' that the Immortal Alliance reform had to address.

But this also gave Wang Yulou an opportunity.

Because if he were in the Immortal Kingdom, Wang Yulou could never have risen from the bottom to where he is today.

A very real problem is that the great cultivators of the Immortal Kingdom will feel immense pressure because of Bifang's existence.

The system they built has long maintained a strong desire for efficiency under pressure.

The vast plains stretching for tens of thousands of miles are the best example.

Bifang is here; if you run too slowly, you'll end up in the Immortal King's huge stomach!

What's wrong with our own people?
Why is everyone on guard against Bifang?
Do you really dare to entrust your back to those who superficially agree to fight against Bifang with you?
No way!
It can be said that the competition among the middle and lower levels of the Immortal Kingdom is unprecedentedly fierce, but the upper levels are the most competitive among the top forces of the Great World.

When a great cultivator attaches importance to governance, the efficiency of governance is naturally high. Under such circumstances, the conditions for the implosion of the immortal kingdom become extremely complex.

This also shows the insight of the Outer Heavens in observing the top forces of the Great World. The cultivators of the Outer Heavens are extremely accurate in their judgment of the Immortal Kingdom—whether the Immortal Kingdom is in chaos or not, Bi Fang has the final say.

"Have we now entered the heart of the Immortal Kingdom? How much longer until we reach the Immortal King's City?"

After leaving the Western Sea, Cui Baihao finally relaxed. However, the Immortal Kingdom was too vast, and they had been flying for half a day without even seeing a glimpse of the Immortal King City.

Ultimately, it was Wang Yulou's rapid rise to power that led to his downfall.

Cui Baihao was clearly one of his few capable subordinates, but he still lacked experience, after all, his foundation was too shallow.

Although Wang Yulou, as the vice leader of the alliance, could mobilize cultivators from the six states to serve him, and he did so, when it came to important matters, he would often choose the person he trusted most to do the job.

This is Wang Yulou's helplessness, but most people don't have the right to experience this kind of helplessness.

The competition for Dao Pursuit that Wang Yulou is now participating in is a level that most cultivators can hardly see or understand in their entire lives.

Do cultivators who have already reached the Foundation Establishment stage still have to struggle for cultivation resources and work hard to improve their cultivation level? In this world, do they really have a chance to break through the Purple Mansion Barrier that no one can even see?

unable.

That's not the Purple Mansion Pass, but the life-or-death pass that separates ordinary ashes from true cultivators!
"It's been half a day, didn't you notice? Baibaofang's speed has slowed down."

The first reform decree of the Immortal Kingdom was to restrict the escape speed of all cultivators within its borders.

A journey of two thousand miles in an hour; anyone exceeding this speed, regardless of status, position, or cultivation level, will be killed without mercy.

Of course, this does not restrict the Purple Mansion (紫府).

Anthony Wong doesn't understand the inside story of these top-level forces' reforms, so when he talks about it, there's a sense of mystery and secrecy about it.

Cui Baihao nodded thoughtfully.

After hanging out with Wang Yulou for a while, Lao Cui's horizons gradually broadened.

The restriction on escape speed likely corresponds to the start of restrictions on lower-level cultivators, meaning that Foundation Establishment cultivators will be fully included in the curriculum.

The reforms in the Immortal Kingdom might be even more drastic than those in the Immortal Alliance; such comprehensive restrictions correspond to an undisguised pursuit of efficiency.

You're not allowed to run; you have to be churned in the meat grinder.
This efficiency-oriented reform corresponds to the pursuit of efficiency by the great cultivators of the Immortal Kingdom under the heavy pressure from Bi Fang.

Well, it really is like a fairyland.

It's hard to find this kind of reform approach elsewhere.

"Foundation building in the Immortal Kingdom is difficult. When our Baibaofang comes to the Immortal Kingdom to trade, we are basically contacted by a bunch of people who want to sneak across the Western Sea to the Immortal Alliance."

But as you know, on the one hand, the Immortal Alliance has no space for these outside cultivators to establish themselves, and on the other hand, our Hundred Treasures Shop dares not engage in this kind of smuggling business.

Therefore, they often end up choosing to smuggle themselves out, crossing from the outskirts of the Immortal Kingdom.

Those people probably think that no matter how bad other places are, they can't be as bad as the Immortal Kingdom under the strong control of the Immortal King.
"Haha, they're all pitiful people," Anthony Wong said in a low voice.

"Sect Leader Huang, watch your words!" Cui Baihao quickly reminded him.

He's practically a veteran of the Red Lantern Society, so calling him by his former title, "Master Wong," is appropriate and conveys a sense of closeness.

Relationships are built over time. Cui Baihao will need Huang Qiusheng's help in many ways during his mission to the Immortal Kingdom.

The title of Jade Palace Immortal is very useful, but Cui Baihao is not the kind of fool who would act recklessly just because of his background—if he were that kind of person, Wang Yulou would never have entrusted him with the mission to the Immortal Kingdom.

"There's nothing to hide. This is the fiefdom of King Zaonan. Besides Bifang, there are three other top-tier Immortal Kings in the Immortal Kingdom, similar to Water Venerable and Azure Bud Immortal Venerable."

Zaonanwang is one of them. Look at the flat fields on the ground, they are not planted with crops, but with endless jujube fields.

Legend has it that this is the foundation of King Zaonan's formation. The reason King Zaonan was recognized by Bifang as a king of the immortal kingdom is that in the previous era, Bifang had no way to deal with King Zaonan.

Of course Cui Baihao knew about the King of Zaonan. There were only so many top-tier immortals in the world, and each of them had a story that was widely known and loved.

Looking at the jujube fields on the ground, Cui Baihao wondered when Jade Palace Immortal would have a piece of land like this.

The Azure Bud Immortal Venerable has a grotto-heaven and an immortal city, while the Supreme Harmony Water Venerable has the Supreme Harmony Water Palace, which forms its own domain.

These top-tier Golden Core Immortals, relying on their home-field advantage, are not afraid of Bi Fang's threat.

Bi Fang, fearing the high cost and the possibility of being targeted by a series of schemes, was often forced to constantly appease the situation amidst the entanglement of various parties.

Forcing Bifang to retreat could even be considered a measure of whether one can be called a top-tier Golden Core Immortal Venerable.

The high-ranking monks, who had the home advantage, displayed their elegance and charm throughout the process.

As for the Jade Palace Master, he does have a Jade Palace, and Cui Baihao is the master of the Qionghua Hall of the Jade Palace, but their Jade Palace has no physical form at all.

Just like Wang Yulou, a new faction that emerged with the tide of the reform era, it had no foundation of its own.

Sometimes, Cui Baihao might have the same perspective as Wang Yulou on the wild elephant, but he was still clear-headed about the development and direction of Jade Palace Immortal and his own cultivation.

At this point in time, and for the foreseeable future for hundreds of years, only if Jade Palace Immortal recovers can I hope to get a share of the benefits.
However, with the conflict between the True Man and the Mangxiang Immortal Venerable now public, the Red Lantern Gang's base will inevitably be difficult to maintain for long.

The interests of the Western Sea are caught between two top powers, making it difficult to rely on them for long.

So, how can the real person break this deadlock?
Old Cui couldn't think of an answer; he only hoped that the real person's skill level could be higher than his own.

The immortals and purple palaces of the Great Heaven and Earth, those who are slightly stronger, are not lacking in the support of powerful forces. In the event of a confrontation, these resources are of great value.

After all, those who start by throwing themselves into the fray will only give others the upper hand.
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Wang Yulou doesn't have the energy to think about his core base right now.

After all, Qingrui's game has already begun, and no matter which direction it develops in, starting a war immediately is the last and worst option—at least from the perspective of high-level Golden Core cultivators and top-level Golden Core cultivators.

But things in this world are really decided by a very small number of people, so Wang Yulou is not afraid that the reform will come to an abrupt end.

Even if a top-tier power can't keep up, other powers will likely be like frogs being slowly boiled in water, waiting for that power to either implode first or start fighting with bloodshot eyes.

That's the situation. Only the loser has to gamble with their life. Under the existing order of distribution of benefits, the winners will win more and more, so why would they be in a hurry?

Mang Xiang temporarily took over the banner of reform, and the subsequent changes in direction were handled by the cultivators of Jade Palace, the cultivators of the Immortal Alliance, and Wang Yulou's Daoist companions.

So, for once, Jade Palace Immortal finally had some free time.

It's time to properly refine and improve it.

Inside the Jade Palace, Yu Hongdou and Chuan Jiangyue sat side by side in front of Wang Yulou.

Yu Hongdou, an old acquaintance, a short-haired female immortal who also loves to dye her hair, is a fire magic purple mansion under the Quanfa Immortal Venerable of Shenwei Mansion in Shiguo Prefecture.

Chuan Jiangyue is one of the most powerful of Wang Yulou's new Daoist partners, at the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, just like Yu Hongdou.

However, she was the Daoist partner carefully chosen by the Eastern Immortal Venerable for Wang Yulou. She was proficient in water magic and had also mastered the most difficult cave heaven method, the Purple Mansion.

However, the fact that these two women were able to open their Purple Palaces using the Cave Heaven Method does not mean that the Cave Heaven Method is working and can be established.

Wang Yulou is now completely certain that this thing is a version trap, and ordinary cultivators will definitely not have enough time to cultivate it.

Those extremely rare successful individuals, like those who attain immortality, are of no reference value whatsoever.

Can we expect a success story with only one in a million or one in a hundred million to be of any value?

This is actually one of the illusions that cultivators have to face.

Of course, Wang Yulou would not be deceived. The Purple Mansion Method he devised for Wang Yu'an, Yingxi, and others was the 'fastest' magic treasure, the Purple Mansion Method.

The only problem is that their quota of Purple Mansions is difficult to resolve.

The Mangxiang lineage has three Purple Palaces, and Jia Lingxiao also had three Purple Palaces when he seized the Dao.

After the conflict between Wang Yulou and Mang Xiang became public, Wang Jingyi could be considered half of the Wang clan's Purple Mansion, and at most, Wang Yulou could still give two people among his own people the opportunity to open their Purple Mansions.

This is a very troublesome matter.

How to get Wang Yulou to give up on Wang Yu'an?
Bullshit!

Brothers are brothers, truly brothers, and I can't abandon them. Others can be trusted, but Wang Yu'an is more trustworthy.

If we don't give up on Wang Yu'an, then there's only one extremely rare opportunity left: the Purple Mansion Realm.

Whether we can get it or not is still uncertain, and if we do get it, who will receive it?
Bai Lu, the first cultivator to follow Wang Yulou, the number one disciple of the Jade Palace Sect—Horse bones are truly worth a thousand pieces of gold, there's no doubt that Wang Yulou genuinely wanted to pull Bai Lu up the ranks.

The point is to erect a memorial arch, to let outsiders see just how valuable Wang Yuque's kindness truly is.

With Jin Mingdu and Jin Shan around, let Jin Mingdu open the Purple Mansion. Wang Yulou-Jin Shan-Jin Mingdu, the three Purple Mansions small group was formed on the spot.

Shouldn't we consider this option?
You should consider it. If you push Jinshan up the list, Xiao Wang's situation will really be different again.

Divine light is unreliable, and wild elephants are nothing but lowly beasts.

Old Jin is different; Yu Lou is a good ancestor.

This option is undeniably tempting.

Zhou Yingxi, Wang Yulou's childhood sweetheart, is the person in charge of the core of Wang Yulou's Red Lantern faction. If Wang Yulou aligns himself with the Candlelight faction, Yingxi has a chance to open her Purple Mansion.

After she opens her Purple Mansion, Wang Yulou will move closer to the Candlelight, which means that Xiao Wang can partially retain his base in the Red Lanterns. Should we consider this option?

We should also consider that Wang Yulou has been operating on the front lines of the two red-light districts for so long, and has a huge influence and vested interests.

Furthermore, Wang Yulou's foundation in the Western Sea has developed well, and by maintaining his position within the Red Lantern Gang, he can ensure the long-term interests of the Western Sea.

The logic here is that it involves whether Wang Yulou should develop towards becoming a 'Grand Master Directly Under the Immortal Alliance' or a Grand Master at the Core of a Local Power.

Zhuzhao is a good choice, and Zhuzhao probably welcomes Wang Yulou quite a bit, but is returning to Hongdengzhao really a good move?
This also involves Wang Yulou's future role in fighting against Qingrui alongside Xiaoyu.
That old hag Qingrui, her strategies for breaking the deadlock, her skill in placing pieces, and her decisiveness in betting—every single one of them—kept Wang Yulou up at night with anxiety.
This top-tier Golden Core cultivator from the Immortal Alliance is someone who can use the highest level of strategy and moves, which can be described as miraculous, to force all the top forces in the world to follow her lead.

It was truly a giant wave of the changing times and recurring cycles crashing down upon us. Qingrui raised her hand, causing the tide of the times to turn in her favor.
The old witch Qingrui is too powerful, and Zhuzhao is also a member of the "Green Serpent" gang. If Wang Yulou stays in the "Green Serpent" gang for a long time, will he really be able to help Xiaoyu get rid of Qingrui in the future?
Just like the problem he faced back then, he had to climb over the mountain of the wild elephant in order to move closer to the great transcendence of carefree life.

However, if Wang Yulou blindly follows Mangxiang and only drinks the leftover soup and broth, he will certainly be unable to cross Mangxiang Mountain.

Moreover, given Mang Xiang's status, he wouldn't actually get to eat meat; he'd be drinking soup that other Golden Core cultivators in the Immortal Alliance wouldn't even consider.

From this perspective, what Wang Yulou drank was not the soup left over from Mang Xiang, but rather the water used to wash pots and dishes.

Of course, this doesn't mean that Wang Yulou's long struggle resulted in nothing more than eating swill; that's certainly not the case.

He participated in a high level of competition and received substantial excess profits.

The leftovers from the power struggles of immortals might indeed be more than the gains that an ordinary person in a Purple Mansion could accumulate in a lifetime.

This is determined by the difference in levels.

Therefore, the fastest way to break the deadlock is undoubtedly from the outside.

Introducing new variables into a stable model presents new possibilities for entities in a disadvantageous position within the model.

This is the significance of breaking the deadlock.

Mang Xiang is a mountain. Currently, Wang Yulou has already won against Mang Xiang several times by relying on the "borrowing momentum" he learned from Mang Xiang and borrowing the "momentum" outside the game between the two.

But Qingrui Mountain is even higher than Mangxiang, and the Boluo Meeting further demonstrated to Wang Yulou what the most sophisticated game is.

What kind of external force would be needed to break such a situation?

Besides, Wang Yulou also has cultivators from the Immortal Alliance under his command. What about their future Purple Mansions?
And what about Wang Yulou's newly acquired Daoist companions? Did he really just accept their dowries and then completely ignore them?

In theory, they can all be ignored; Wang Yulou can only care about himself.

But in reality, how much influence a person can have depends on their strength, as well as the responsibilities they bear.

Not close to this person, not intimate with that person, putting this matter aside, and pushing that matter away, in the end, Wang Yulou will only become an outsider.
The only way Wang Yulou can think of to break the deadlock is to discuss value from the perspective of the settlement of the reform victory, provided that the sky will not really fall.

When the cunning rabbit dies, the good bow is put away. As long as Wang Yulou is still useful, he can still play the game.

If Wang Yulou becomes useless because it's dark, then no matter how great his achievements were in the reform, he wouldn't be qualified to go on stage and receive the corresponding reward.

Don't forget that hard work always pays off; it's never something to be taken for granted.
Therefore, for Wang Yulou, it is extremely necessary to improve his own strength during this period of stability in the reform and when he has some free time.

"My lord, if you want to reach the peak of the Purple Mansion realm as soon as possible, there are seven fastest paths."

Compared to the younger Yu Hongdou, the older sister-in-law Chuan Jiangyue from the Thirteen Caves of Chongshan was much more familiar with the cultivation of the Purple Mansion.

Unlike Yu Hongdou, who had psychological reservations, she addressed Wang Yulou as "husband" quite naturally.

This female cultivator was a typical cultivator from Chongxian Prefecture. She liked to wear fine clothes, and the magic robes she wore were all top-grade magic treasures. Sitting in the middle of the three people, she seemed to be the vice leader of the Immortal Alliance.

However, Chuan Jiangyue was certainly not foolish; she was only afraid of Wang Yulou, who had just entered the Purple Mansion.

This is someone who enters the game with their own body when practicing Qi Refining, and plans their cultivation path after reaching the Purple Mansion stage when establishing their foundation. They are like the Mangxiang, Shenguang, Jinshan, and possibly the Drip of Water.

Wang Yulou is the most ambitious seeker of the Dao, and Jiang Chuanyue doesn't believe that his ability to stand firm in the position of vice leader is due to luck.

Furthermore, the marriage arranged by the Eastern Immortal Venerable signifies the Eastern Immortal Venerable's high regard for Wang Yulou. As a cultivator from the Thirteen Caves of Chongshan, Chuan Jiangyue dares not underestimate the Eastern Immortal Venerable's discernment.

Therefore, her attitude towards Wang Yulou, which was even somewhat ingratiating, made Yu Hongdou feel a sense of crisis.

We are all Wang Yulou's Purple Mansion Daoist partners, and our cultivation levels are all in the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm. What are you pretending to be?
Therefore, Yu Hongdou immediately interrupted Jiang Chuanyue after she finished speaking.

"My lord, you are practicing the method of connecting acupoints to the Purple Mansion."

The method of connecting acupoints to the Purple Mansion is one of the most peaceful and balanced ancient methods, and the related practice experience is already very mature.

Furthermore, since there are very few practitioners of the Acupoint Connection Purple Mansion Method nowadays, the most suitable path for you to advance your cultivation is to take the Mingqiao Nourishing Meridian Pill, which was once very rare and unique to the Crane Spirit Immortal Venerable.

The Bright Vision Nourishing Pulse Pill has four levels. You can take the second level first, then the third level, and then cultivate all the way to the late stage of the Purple Mansion.

As for advancing from the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm to the peak of the Purple Mansion realm, this process can be achieved through gradual and persistent effort, while also supplementing one's supernatural abilities.

In this way, you can reach the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm within fifty years, and the cost of cultivation is relatively low.

In terms of supernatural powers, it can also avoid the process of cultivating low-level Purple Mansion supernatural powers.

After all, the chaotic era has been postponed, and cultivating supernatural powers now won't be of use in the short term.

After speaking, Yu Hongdou deliberately glanced at Jiang Chuanyue.

Jiang Chuanyue simply smiled faintly, saying nothing, displaying a calm and elegant demeanor.

You're just pretending to care, Yu Hongdou. You're treating Wang Yulou like a child!
What a clueless idiot!

"Red Bean, you've helped me a lot."

Wang Yulou certainly trusted Yu Hongdou. As the head of the Immortal Alliance's Wanlifang, Hongdou Zhenren was very familiar with the various treasures, pills, spiritual items, and spiritual materials possessed by different forces and great cultivators in the six states of the Immortal Alliance.

Her suggestions were indeed quite suitable for Wang Yulou.

The method of connecting acupoints to the Purple Mansion has no threshold and is a rare new method among ancient methods. It belongs to the cultivation method of accumulating resources to open acupoints and increase cultivation level.

It can be considered a product of the ancient methods being innovated again before the emergence of the Cave Heaven Method.

In the past, the method of connecting acupoints to the Purple Mansion was very popular, and the Mingqiao Yumai Pill refined by the Crane Spirit Immortal Venerable of Crane Beak Ridge of the Left Path of Qunqing Plain was a top-quality acupoint magic treasure pill.

Back then, thanks to this pill, Immortal Crane Spirit and Crane Beak Ridge made quite a bit of money.

Of course, times have changed now. In the current era of declining acupoint cultivation, the once rare and precious pills are now practically worthless, like something you can find on the street.

"However, I have received the teachings from the Azure Bud Immortal Venerable, and I need to switch to cultivating the Immortal Purple Mansion Method in the future in order to prolong my life."

If one cultivates the acupoint method all the way to the peak of the Purple Mansion realm, will it affect the transition to another cultivation path?

There's nothing to hide. Wang Yulou doesn't want to use the Cave Heaven method to prove his Golden Core; that thing is far too slow.

As cultivators' cultivation levels increase, reaching the Purple Mansion and Golden Core stages, the cultivation practices of most cultivators are no longer the same as the earliest 'Purple Mansion' and 'Golden Core' cultivation.

As the methods of innovation move forward, ancient methods, based on their founding era and inherent strength, gradually become obsolete over time. Consequently, the names "Purple Mansion" and "Golden Core" are retained as definitions of power levels.

For example, the strength of a Cave Heaven cultivator depends on the size of their Cave Heaven. The Cave Heaven has replaced the ancient Purple Mansion Palace and become the 'Purple Mansion' of contemporary Cave Heaven cultivators.

However, the expansion of the cave requires a massive amount of resources, and even with great strength, the results are slow to materialize.

Moreover, there is the risk that those who have been given new laws might suddenly start feasting.
Wang Yulou's cultivation strategy was to reach the peak of the Purple Mansion realm as soon as possible, acquire some powerful supernatural abilities to aid him, and then plan for the next step of achieving the Golden Core.

New Methods of the Grotto Heaven?

It's perfectly acceptable to transform into a Golden Core cultivator in a grotto-heaven afterward.

"Changing cultivation methods shouldn't be difficult. Half of the great cultivators of the Purple Mansion in the Thirteen Caves of Chongshan have already done so. Generally speaking, only those with the Cave Heaven Method Purple Mansion don't need to change cultivation methods, but there are also a few cultivators with the Supernatural Power Demon Transformation Method who don't need to change cultivation methods for a long time."

"How long can your immortal technique extend your lifespan? Can it reach two thousand years?" Chuan Jiangyue asked softly.

Countless geniuses and great cultivators throughout the vast world have been exploring the boundaries of cultivation possibilities for a long time.

Countless methods were created, and the supernatural power demon transformation technique completely changed the landscape of top cultivators in the Great World.

A large number of demon kings and demon gods began to emerge—what's wrong with not being human if it's for the sake of immortality?

If spiritual practice itself is a gradual breaking down, transformation, and elevation of the concept of short-lived species, then physically changing the species through methods is an extreme interpretation of this process.

Of course, this interpretation is of great significance.

Starting with a lifespan extension of two thousand years, and reaching an extreme of tens of thousands of years, different methods of demon transformation and matching with innate talents have created a huge increase in lifespan, giving cultivators the possibility and path to approach immortality at the fastest speed.

For example, the native of the Western Sea, the Purple Mansion Cold Pine Immortal, Mo Yunshu's ancestor, cultivated the supernatural power of transforming into a demon and transformed himself into a tree demon.

The Cave Heaven Technique?
Forget it, there's no need to share. Tree demons have a lifespan of several thousand years at the beginning, and it's not impossible for them to live to tens of thousands of years as their cultivation level increases. They're even closer to immortality than many Golden Core Immortals who need to be struck by lightning.
"Two thousand years, is there anything special about this number?"

Wang Yulou didn't quite understand Chuan Jiangyue's words; ultimately, it was because he didn't trust Chuan Jiangyue, a cheap Daoist partner.

Ordinary news can be shared, but key information must be kept confidential and not spread recklessly.

Who knows if Chuan Jiangyue will report this to Donglai Immortal Venerable, and then appear in the secret news report of the Five Domains Together in a couple of days later.
These days, where even one's Daoist partner must be wary, are not particularly special. If a Daoist seeker is willing to easily trust a cultivator because of their special relationship with that cultivator, then that Daoist seeker is destined not to go far.

Special relationships are themselves products of ideological construction and implantation of ideas. Ultimately, everything depends on oneself—Wang Yulou's own struggle and efforts are real, but the rest are hard to say.

Moreover, Wang Yulou has not yet verified whether the Immortal Purple Mansion Technique has any backdoor left by Qingrui, so there is no rush.

Be cautious; you should never forget that.

“Under normal circumstances, the Divine Power Demon Transformation Technique can easily grant the Purple Mansion two thousand years of lifespan. If the Immortal Technique does not extend lifespan by more than two thousand years, then it is worth considering giving up. The method given by Immortal Venerable Qingrui must be extraordinary.”

But husband, you must be careful whether this method is the complete version, hmm.

Chuan Jiangyue gave a brief reminder, but ultimately maintained a certain distance.

She knew herself clearly that this relationship was merely about mutual exploitation and that no feelings would develop.

Of course, if Xiao Wang ever gets emotional and wants to get his act together, Chuan Jiangyue will not refuse.

A renowned young male cultivator in the vast world, the most celebrated prodigy of the Immortal Alliance, the actual driving force behind the reforms, and an existence below a hundred great cultivators but above ten million cultivators, statistically speaking, he is indeed an excellent Daoist partner.

However, Chuan Jiangyue really couldn't stand Yu Hongdou's lustful attitude.

Is it even useful to compete for favor when dealing with someone like Wang Yuque?

Even if Wang Yuque still had some humanity, that humanity belonged to the Daoist partners he married before he became successful. Yu Hongdou's actions were actually very unwise.

"Understood. Hongdou, go to Hezui Ridge for me and pay your respects."

"There's no rush to switch cultivation techniques; focus on improving your cultivation level first. Make sure to haggle hard over the price of the Bright Aperture and Nourishing Meridians Pill."

Wang Yulou reasoned that since Yu Hongdou wanted to be proactive and get closer to him, he would give her more opportunities to approach him.

He didn't understand what the immortals of the six states were thinking, nor was he interested in asking them one by one, but since the bet on the whole law was still early, he had to take it seriously and show respect—that was a matter of courtesy.

"Um, where do I start negotiating the price?"

Yu Hongdou asked, somewhat uncertainly.

Wang Yulou smiled, making his two Purple Mansion Daoist partners realize for the first time what marrying Xiao Wang meant.

"First ask them to give it to you for free. If they won't give it to you for free, then start asking for it at half price."

My reforms weren't easy either, so asking for some precious elixir isn't unreasonable.

Oh, and bring that guy from Immortal Crane Spirit's family along for the talk.

Baodan isn't cheap, and I bought a lot, so I'd like to get a discount if possible.

That's incredibly stingy.
Red Bean Immortal's expression was hard to keep up, and she even began to have some doubts about marrying Wang Yuque—this lowly beast seemed unreliable.
But in the end, she still accepted Yulou's instructions and left.

After Yu Hongdou left, Wang Yulou pointed at Chuan Jiangyue and teased her with a smile.

"Don't make that face, it's like I look poor."

Chuan Jiangyue's expression showed some struggle, but she finally spoke.

"My lord, if you're short on money, I have some here."

How can a cultivator at the Purple Mansion level advance to the next level?

There is no answer. Before winning, no cultivator in the Purple Mansion realm is certain that their path is the right one.

The same goes for Chuan Jiangyue. As for what the future holds, not only she, but most of the great cultivators of the Purple Mansion in the Thirteen Caves of Chongshan are uncertain.

Wang Yulou, however, was different. He was the de facto leader of the Immortal Alliance and participated in the tides of the times. From the Mangxiang's attainment of Dao to the Immortal Alliance's reforms, he never lost.

Highly regarded by the Immortal Venerables of Qunxiantai, it has consistently dominated the trending searches within the Five Realms Heavenly Gathering.

For Chuan Jiangyue, becoming a Daoist partner with Wang Yuque was truly a wonderful opportunity.

By moving beyond the development of Chongshan Thirteen Caves, we can gain more opportunities and possibilities.

In short, due to various thoughts, Chuan Jiangyue's attitude changed somewhat after Yu Hongdou left. Despite being a Grand Master of the Purple Mansion, she did something that only a little woman would do.

Wang Yulou was genuinely stumped by Chuan Jiangyue's choice.

Having encountered many anthropomorphic adversaries, Xiao Wang was deeply moved when she met one who was human-like, even though she wasn't sure if she was faking it.

Master Yuque reached out and pulled Chuan Jiangyue into his arms, showing the thoughtfulness of a husband, while explaining.

"Haha, forget it."

I have no shortage of resources; I am currently enjoying the status of a first-class Purple Mansion in the Immortal Alliance.

The West Sea, the Red Lantern City, and various other fairy cities all have industries.

He married a Daoist companion a few years later and received a dowry.

However, all I have is a large and powerful enterprise; in reality, it's just an empty shell.

Because I support thousands of cultivators from the Jade Palace under my command, I provide for their food, drink, and cultivation resources.

The moment I opened my eyes, a sea of ​​spirit stones was thrown down.

However, this empty shell doesn't need your savings to fill it; I can still manage.

Chuan Jiangyue's entire body was tense, as if wound up like a spring; she even stopped breathing in Wang Yulou's arms.

How can you not be confused?
Having cultivated for nearly a thousand years, he has endured the life-or-death struggles at the bottom, the torment after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, and the hardships after reaching the Purple Mansion stage.

Only when one reaches the level of a great cultivator can one truly understand how terrifying the gap between the Golden Core and the Purple Mansion is—a gap even greater than the gap between the Purple Mansion and a dog.

Going upwards, it's impossible to move an inch.

She was a prodigy, but lacked the capacity for pride, and in the end, she became Wang Yuque's Daoist partner.

This contrasting feeling is also the reason why she maintains a tense, dignified, and rational persona.

Hearing that Wang Yulou, a newcomer to the Purple Mansion, was already receiving first-class Purple Mansion treatment and had businesses all over the Immortal Alliance, her heart was filled with complex emotions.

In the world of cultivation, opportunity is even more important than talent.

Wang Yulou had participated in so many messy and complex struggles and games, and he survived step by step, reaping enormous benefits in the process.

Compared to Wang Yuque, who was less than a hundred years old, Chuan Jiangyue seemed more like a being with shallow roots.

After all, the existing pie had already been divided up, and the internal strife in Chongxian Prefecture had ended more than two thousand years ago.

Even though her Purple Mansion was a legitimate Purple Mansion recognized by the Immortal Alliance, it was still considered "stepmothered" in terms of power—not exactly poor, but certainly significantly inferior.

"If you need anything, just tell Jiang Yue. Jiang Yue will do her best to help you."

The Immortal Venerable said that Jiang Yue would no longer be a disciple of the Thirteen Caves of Chongshan, but rather her husband's Daoist companion, and his person.

Wang Yulou stroked Chuan Jiangyue's face and pondered before speaking.

"The Left Path of Xinjingzhou, which leads to the Upper Realm, has a special dual cultivation method that can help cultivators of the Purple Mansion realm break through their cultivation barriers."

Would you be willing to repair it for me, so that it can help me break through from the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm to the perfect state in the future?

Due to historical reasons, the situation in Xinjingzhou is quite unique among the six states of the Immortal Alliance. To put it bluntly, it is chaotic; to put it nicely, it is full of vitality.

Vitality means continuous innovation.

Therefore, the methods and approaches used there are also quite unorthodox.

As a reformist immortal, Fuyang Immortal Venerable happened to be a relatively latecomer to the scene.

Among his methods is a secret technique called "Entering the Dao Qi in the Upper Mirror," which can help break through any barrier except for the Golden Elixir.

The cost is also high, as it is an evil cultivation method that uses the cultivation of a furnace to nourish oneself.

Of course, the Immortal Alliance has no demons or evil paths, otherwise what would the Taihe Goddess and Taihe Divine Son of the Taihe Water Palace be?
"This"

Chuan Jiangyue understood Wang Yuque's greed. She hadn't expected that Wang Yulou would test her so deeply by asking her to offer herself to him after she had only slightly expressed her affection.

"Think it over carefully. This is not a good decision. Even if you don't want to agree in the end, I will understand."

Wang Yulou, ever the considerate one, spoke up.

"Are you in a hurry about your cultivation level?"
But my lord, you are not even a hundred years old yet, and you have already reached the Purple Palace.

This speed is extremely fast; it's among the best of the best in the entire world.

Chuan Jiangyue's expression was complicated; she hadn't expected that Wang Yuque would completely disregard her.

"It's getting dark, Jiang Yue."

Reform, reform, have you ever thought that even the Celestial Venerable Qingrui cannot decide where the reform will lead?

Or rather, she never truly revealed her real plans for the reform.

The Master's reforms, the Water Venerable's change of direction, and the Azure Bud Immortal Venerable's strategic moves—every step of these reforms was beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

The only thing I'm certain of is that my own cultivation is insufficient to face the risks that the reforms will bring.

Wang Yulou explained softly that the process of getting along was not complicated; it was simply a matter of exchanging trust with each other.

It's perfectly normal for Chuan Jiangyue to express some affection, for him to respond with some trust, and for him to casually make some requests.

These aren't naive little kids; Wang Yulou is almost a hundred years old.
By conventional standards, he is now at an age where he has five or even six generations living together.

"So that's why you handed over the implementation of the reform and change of direction to Master?"

The conflict between Mang Xiang and Wang Yu Que has undoubtedly become public, but Wang Yu Lou still calls Mang Xiang "Master," and Chuan Jiang Yue naturally follows Wang Yu Lou's form of address.

"Yes, the risk is very, very high, so I need to hide away and make up for my lack of strength first."

Moreover, I don't intend to follow Hongdou's approach. I need to start cultivating the supernatural abilities for self-preservation and escape now.

On one hand, one must cultivate these two supernatural abilities; on the other hand, one must improve one's cultivation level. Both must be pursued diligently and effectively.

The principle of balance arises from the stable confrontation between top-tier Golden Core Immortals and top-tier powers.

The reforms of the Immortal Alliance have proceeded too smoothly, and the implosion of the Immortal Alliance may be steadily decreasing.

However, this process also meant that Wang Yulou faced escalating risks.

The risks were bound to spill over onto Wang Yulou. His immediate relinquishment of his position to Mang Xiang after receiving the rewards from Zifu and acquiring a dowry was a response to this potential and inevitable risk.

Rhythm is key.

Once you've got the money and made a killing, get out of there as soon as possible.

Let Mang Xiang go up and hold the line, so Wang Yulou can take the time to improve his strength.

Wang Yulou had to retreat and stabilize his cultivation after opening the Purple Mansion. He needed to take advantage of the rapid increase in strength after opening the Purple Mansion to improve his own strength and reduce the impact of the risks.

In the entire reform strategy of Jade Palace Immortal, Cui Baihao, who was currently active in the Immortal Kingdom, was almost like a fuse.

The reason for sending him to the Immortal Kingdom at this time was to see if anyone had any designs on him.
The two chatted for quite a while, and Chuan Jiangyue's tense body gradually relaxed, which meant that she had let down her subconscious guard against her cheap little Daoist partner—at least partially.

"Husband, what do you mean by saying it's getting dark?"

Wang Yulou smiled but did not answer.

"It's getting dark, which means we should rest. My wife, is that alright?"

It was getting dark, but Wang Yulou felt a long-awaited sense of relief.

After a century of cultivation, countless setbacks and trials, Wang Yulou, who rose step by step from the bottom to the position of Jade Palace Immortal, even harbored a kind of expectation for the turbulent times.

Long awaited.

It was getting dark, but there was nothing to be afraid of; Wang Yuque had already made preparations.

If the road ahead is stormy, then let the storm test my wings.

If the road ahead is a quagmire, then let the quagmire measure my steps.

If the road ahead is desolate, then let the desolation witness my will.

Those who pursue the Way never retreat.

Qingrui is right. Should we give up just because there is no hope or possibility?
No, those who live long yearn for transcendence, and the path to transcendence is destined to be difficult.

This hardship is precisely what breeds the chance to overcome suffering.

Only those who can overcome it, conquer it, and tame it can be qualified to sit at the pinnacle of all beings.

Isn't this exactly what Wang Yuque has longed for?

So what is there to worry about?

Just go.
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It was that rabbit-shaped wanderer with jade pendants.

It was running in an unknown place at this moment.

The place was as dark as a desolate wasteland, without a single ray of light, but the Traveler of the Rings was strong enough to see the way without needing a light source.

It was not fast, because the air here was filled with countless black wisps.

The black aura and darkness seemed to be one, densely covering every corner of the space.

Huanpei pushed off the ground with both legs, and with each step, the strangely textured stones on the ground would emit a new black aura that would wrap around its body.

This severely disrupted the speed of the Jade Pendant Walker, forcing the Palace Master of the Outer Heaven to slowly move towards the target bit by bit.

Finally, light gradually appeared ahead of it.

In absolute darkness, even the slightest glimmer of light can be very noticeable.

However, due to the presence of the black aura, all that could be seen were those bright, dark red veins growing at the edge of the world.

As the pilgrim approached, the view ahead became increasingly clear.

At the edge of the world, from the ground to the dome of the void, dark red veins are everywhere.

As time passed, those dark red veins seemed to flow, with alternating changes in light and dark within.

It seems that at the end of this endless darkness, a colossal beast is hiding, resting quietly.

Yes, it was quiet. In this dark world, it was so quiet that there was not a sound at all.

The sound of her footsteps, adorned with the tinkling of jade pendants, could only travel a fraction of the way before being swallowed by the darkness.

As they got closer to the giant beast, Huanpei's speed actually slowed down.

The pressure from the world seemed like the end of the world, pouring down on the gray rabbit, making its steps slower and slower.

Until a certain moment, it leaped forward with all its might, but even its demonic body at the peak of the demon god level could not free it from the binding force of the gradually increasing black aura.

The gray rabbit hopped up, then, like a rag doll, was pressed back to the ground by the combined force of the black aura and the pressure of world destruction.

As soon as the Jade-Wearing Traveler landed, the black aura that permeated every corner of the space, and the black aura that grew from the strange stones on the ground, instantly went berserk and quickly coiled around the Jade-Wearing Traveler.

It turned out that the world-destroying pressure and black aura in this dark abyss had just broken through the secret technique of the top demon god Huanpei Walker. In that very instant, it was plunged into a life-or-death crisis.

The value of Qingrui's nonsense is still rising—'Don't lose, and you'll win.'

In a clash of truly top-tier forces, a momentary disadvantage can be infinitely amplified and torn apart by the other side, leading to ultimate destruction.

Just then, the colossal beast hidden at the edge of the world began to move.

The dark red veins turned golden in an instant, and the magnificent golden light seemed to dispel all the darkness and danger that filled the dark abyss in a flash.

In that instant, the Jade-Wearing Walker regained all the power belonging to the Demon God and instantly moved to the feet of the giant beast.

Beneath the colossal beast lay a mysterious being pierced through by thousands of chains.

It has dragon horns on its head, the tips of which emit a deathly light of annihilation, sharper than the combined horns of the Golden Valley Garden God and the Immortal Dragon King.

Clad in black feathers, with some green fur and whiskers entwined among them, the Dao essence that gradually faded after activating its supernatural powers still remained within, concealing countless mysteries.

The mysterious being had four legs and six arms. Although it had been gradually locked up by chains, it still raised one arm and moved slightly after the arrival of the jade pendant walker.

Instantly, a magical power surged from beneath the mysterious figure's feet, protecting the gray fur of the jade pendant-wearing traveler.

Huanpei finally breathed a sigh of relief.

“Master, something’s not right with the Great World. Bifang has actually accepted Qingrui’s plan and will stop eating for the time being.”

The gray rabbit opened its mouth and pulled out a carrot full of Dao essence from somewhere. While replenishing its energy, it reported the situation to its master in the outer heavens.

"According to the information from the Bamboo Meeting, the first to perish in this Great World should be the Immortal Extinction Domain. However, they haven't figured out how to divide the spoils yet, so the chaos hasn't truly begun."

"But I guess that even if the Immortal Extinction Domain falls, chaos won't come immediately; they're all undergoing reforms."

"The Immortal Alliance's reforms are progressing the best, but in reality, they're just so-so and can't last long; chaos will eventually come."

"But the timing is too difficult to judge. I'm worried that there might be a conspiracy, a big conspiracy."

"Also, no matter how I look at it now, it all seems fake to me, like Qingrui's transformation of her grotto-heaven."

“The disciple of Taihe Water, Xiong Wang, blasted out 1,500 li. According to this calculation, the scale of the Chiming Cave Heaven that was blasted out at the beginning is not right. The Lianpeng Cave Heaven may be a part of the Chiming Cave Heaven that was transformed.”

"But this doesn't match the timeline of the appearance of the Lotus Cave Heaven. Perhaps Qingrui's Nascent Soul cultivation technique wasn't flawed?"

“Master, I feel that Qingrui, that scoundrel, may have been acting for tens of thousands of years. The smokescreen that Tianshe put in front of Qingrui can't fool her at all.”

"Understood. It's time to intervene in the Immortal Alliance's reforms. Let's test Qingrui's attitude!"

(End of this chapter)