Shangyuque

Chapter 245 The Immortal Extinction Domain initiates war. Taihe Shui sneers at Qingrui, saying, "If you don't give it to me, I'll go find Bifang!"
Not every Golden Core Immortal Venerable has an honorific title, and their honorific titles have no relation to the title of Golden Core Immortal Venerable.

The honorific title originates from the special methods of the Dharma Aspect Golden Core Grand Cultivator. However, if a Grand Cultivator cultivates the Immeasurable Method, the Nascent Soul Method, or the Divine Illumination Method, he or she may not have an honorific title.

Of course, it's hard to say why.
The cultivator with the longest lifespan in the Immortal Alliance, the half-step supreme master of the Dharma of Huzhou, Taihe Shui, has the title of 'Tongxuan Heshui Jinguang Shenzhao Dharma Venerable'.

It has the title of Dharma, but within that title there is also the existence of Divine Illumination Dharma, hence 'Divine Illumination Dharma Venerable'.

Ultimately, for a peerless genius and top expert like Taihe Shui, who has survived countless eras and battles and still stands tall in the world, the conventional methods of cultivation can no longer define his practice.

When Qingrui and Wang Yulou were preaching, they said that even if there was no future, no possibility, and no hope, they could still keep going and continue.

The same applies to the water vessel.

Even a minor Golden Core cultivator like Mang Xiang could create a relatively smooth, customized version of the Purple Mansion Dharma for Wang Jingyi to use, and his own Formless Dharma could become a decent Dharma in his own hands.

Therefore, the honorific titles that are in principle only available to Golden Elixir cultivators of the Dharma Formation are not necessarily exclusive to the Dharma Formation. In fact, Golden Elixir Immortals who cultivate other types of Dharma may also create new Dharma, thus combining the advantages of different schools.

However, even though he already knew about Bifang's cultivation methods, Mangxiang was still surprised when he learned that Bifang's title was so beastly.

The red lanterns illuminated Mangxiang Mountain, where the young immortal suppressed his thoughts and hesitated for a long time.

There are far too many points to consider and hesitate about.

The precarious power structure of the red light industry, a series of setbacks and being tricked, and the damage to the core of the system.

The struggles of the past ten thousand years flashed through Mangxiang's mind like a revolving lantern.

But because ten thousand years is too long, even with quick thinking, Mangxiang thought for a very long time.

He finally made up his mind after the sun outside the palace had gone through a full cycle of rising in the east and setting in the west.

The young immortal, whose Dao body was already half-formed, spoke softly.

"Homage to the Celestial Guardian, the One Who Holds the Precepts and Stabilizes the Universe, the Limitless Dharma Venerable. Immortal Alliance, Mangxiang, requests an audience."

"Patrolling the heavens" doesn't necessarily mean actually traversing the heavens, but Bifang believes he can.

When placed together with the "Eight Desolations and Limitless" that follows, it roughly means that it can be called upon anywhere in the vast world.

Of course, under normal circumstances, if you're just some random nobody who shouts the name of the Celestial King, Bifang will only assign tasks to his subordinates.

Who do you think you are, to have the right to speak with the Celestial King Bifang?

However, Xiao Mang is still something that can barely be considered.

Even if it's not a thing, the 'Green Serpent' clique it's aligned with is definitely something else.

Especially Qingrui, who was involved in both the rebellion against Bifang and the sudden destruction of the Immortal Realm, was truly the most outspoken top-tier Golden Core Immortal Venerable at this critical juncture before the chaotic era.

Therefore, Bi Fang finally responded to Xiao Mang's request to see him.

A familiar yet not-so-familiar voice echoed in Mangxiang's mind.

'What's up? '

Mang Xiang's face was tense. He had heard Bi Fang's voice in countless places. Everything that this Immortal King had done was the core secret sold by the major intelligence forces of the Great World.

This naturally includes what Bi Fang once said, the tone of his voice when he spoke, the cause and effect, the situation of interests, and so on.

Mangxiang didn't buy them intentionally; he just accumulated them slowly, so he did have some understanding of Bifang.

But this was the first time he had truly faced Bi Fang on his own.
"Your Majesty, Qingrui is carrying you on her back."
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Wang Yaohai always felt that the entrance to the Qunqing Hall was more prestigious than before.

Putting everything else aside, just take the courtyard wall for example. It used to look ordinary, but now it looks rather majestic.

It's hard to say whether this is a psychological effect, or whether the Qunqing Pavilion has really changed, or whether Wang Yulou's status has changed.

Noticing that he kept staring at the courtyard wall of Qunqing Hall, Bai Lu smiled and spoke.

"Stop looking. A few years ago, after the Pavilion Master attained enlightenment, he secretly added two feet to the height to impress outsiders."

what?
Wang Yaohai paused for a moment, then nodded in realization.

"I see. Whose idea was this?"

He secretly added two feet to the height, but not by much, so that the cultivator's keen observation would notice that it seemed a bit too high.

But no matter how hard they racked their brains, they couldn't figure out that the courtyard wall would grow taller, and in the end they could only think that the Jade Palace Immortal was indeed worthy of reverence.

In this way, many things can be changed subtly and gradually—which is beneficial to Wang Yuque's transformation.

This kind of attention to detail is something Wang Yaohai himself couldn't achieve; it's truly impressive.

"It was Sister Chu Ran who suggested it. The Pavilion Master summoned you back this time because he wants to give you an important position. You might as well talk to Sister Chu Ran more often later."

The "Disappointed Alliance" under Wang Yulou's tutelage, with Qin Churan at its core, gathered a large group of cultivators who could not fully keep up with the pace of Jade Palace True Person.

However, their purpose in banding together was not merely to fight for power and profit, but also to maintain stability for the cultivators under Wang Yulou's command—this was done at Wang Yulou's behest by Qin Churan.

A very real problem is that when Wang Yulou moves very fast, many of his former followers will inevitably fall behind.

But because of this, does Wang Yulou have to kick them aside and abandon them?
Yes, I can, but I can't do it.

A persona is not that important.

The core question here is how far Wang Yulou wants to go.

If his goal is to become a Purple Mansion True Person, then he could easily offer up his precious 'first betrayal of his subordinates'.

In the Immortal Alliance's evaluation system, Jade Palace Immortal is currently the most worthy of following and loyalty, without exception.

The fundamental reason lies in the fact that the reforms promoted by Wang Yulou reshaped the distribution of interests among the middle and lower levels of the Immortal Alliance, and the overflowing interests were used by Wang Yulou to benefit his followers.

Therefore, the surface-level facts of this process make it seem as if Wang Yulou is a very conscientious person who treats his subordinates well, and that working under him is a very comfortable and secure job.

This situation is very favorable to Wang Yulou's work. In order to strengthen this situation, those who are inevitably disappointed among Wang Yulou's followers must be won over.

You might say it's covering your mouth, and that's true, but it's actually closer to a sense of helplessness.

According to Mangxiang's logic, it's perfectly fine to just kill and eat a dog that's not good enough.

Mangxiang's approach is more efficient than Wang Yulou's current approach, but its potential is lower.

In a stable era, most great cultivators chose a path no different from that of the wild elephant.

Because a stable overall structure limits the upper limit of each great cultivator, it protects the lower limit, resulting in an inverted situation where stability is pursued at the level of the overall power, while efficiency is pursued at the level of the rulers within the power.

Maintaining stability at the lower limit and abandoning the upper limit, exploiting efficiency is the core of competition.

But the situation is different now.

Wang Yulou, in managing his own faction, chose to maintain the upper limit while sacrificing efficiency in some less important aspects.

To demand both high efficiency—which involves ruthless exploitation—and high potential—which requires unity of purpose, is nearly impossible in the cultivation world where everyone pursues self-transcendence and thus becomes selfish (well, it might be possible under certain specific circumstances).

That's why we say that the original aspiration is not so unique or extraordinary.

What kind of original aspiration can adapt to the ever-changing times and the endless struggles of those great cultivators?
A cultivator must change, constantly adapting to the specific circumstances of the environment, the times, the situation, and the interplay of interests, in order to seek higher and farther possibilities.

"Of course, Madam Qin has taken great care of me over the years."

The two politely entered Wang Yulou's place of cultivation, and Bai Lu waited obediently at the door.

Her job often resembled that of a gatekeeper, but not just anyone could do the job of guarding Wang Yulou's gate.

As long as Bai Lu doesn't die, after Wang Yulou attains the Golden Core stage, she will most likely have a chance to open her Purple Mansion.
If that were the case, then Bailu would truly be the one to win without lifting a finger.

"President, Yao Hai is here."

Wang Yaohai entered the place of cultivation of the Jade Palace Immortal and immediately bowed.

Calling someone "President" refers to the "President of the Dharma Exchange Conference," just like calling someone "Master of the Jade Pavilion" during the White Dew Festival. It's a reflection of seniority.

Wang Yulou has no shortage of talented people under his command. From his lackeys to his Daoist partners, they are all excellent talents who can shoulder heavy responsibilities before failure. How should the opportunities be distributed?
We'll just assign it based on seniority; there's no better way.
"In recent years, the Jade Palace has been plagued by chaos."

When I attained enlightenment, they were well-fed.

I don't want more than ten spirit stones, six isn't too much to ask.

As a result, I couldn't find out how much they ate.

But this Jade Palace still relies on my own resources to operate, and it has yet to break even.

"Yaohai, do you think this is appropriate?"

In theory, as long as the Jade Palace can effectively fulfill the functions arranged by Wang Yulou, that is, extend and expand Wang Yulou's influence, Wang Yulou's expenses will not be in vain.

But if he doesn't take action and allows his subordinates to poach talent without restraint, the situation will become uncontrollable in the future, and it would be like cutting off his own arm if Wang Yulou tried to deal with it then.

Therefore, it still needs to be regulated.

"President, those people don't understand your hardships and have no gratitude whatsoever!"

Wang Yaohai immediately spoke up, saying that he didn't care about the lives of his subordinates, as he was senior and well-fed.

Just be loyal!
"This is troublesome. We're on the eve of a major battle, and I'm actually quite hesitant about whether to deal with it now."

However, if the war drags on for a long time, dealing with it sooner is the best course of action.

"Yao Hai, if I appoint you to deal with those clueless cultivators among the Jade Palace monks, what would you do?"

In fact, Wang Yaohai was gradually losing track of Yuque Zhenren's actions. For example, at this moment, it was clearly Yuque Zhenren who summoned him back.

Bai Lu, a lady-in-waiting by Wang Yulou's side, also hinted that she intended to give you an important position.

But now Wang Yulou seems hesitant, as if he intends to put his previous ideas aside.

There was nothing Wang Yaohai could do but assume that this was a small test set up by Jade Palace Immortal because he was afraid that he was not up to the task or could not understand his demands.

He pondered that if his response did not satisfy Jade Palace Master, Jade Palace Master might simply postpone the appointment and find someone else to do it in the future.

"President, the war between the Immortal Alliance and the Immortal Realm is too far-reaching, and we really cannot afford to be careless."

But Jade Palace was built up by your hard work. Without Jade Palace, many things in the Immortal Alliance would be difficult to do.

This task is not easy. Yao Hai knows he is not capable, but he has only one sincere heart: to serve, work hard, and repay your kindness, Chairman.

No matter how difficult it is, Yao Hai will do his best. Even if it means death, he will never betray the chairman's trust!

The promotion of technocrats will inevitably face a problem: most technologies are not irreplaceable.

In any era, a small number of top-tier technologists will gain a significant advantage through technological monopolies, but such advantages are inevitably difficult to maintain in the long run.

Therefore, Wang Yaohai did not answer how to do it at all, but only said that he would risk his life to do it.

Wang Yuque has thousands of followers. If your loyalty doesn't reach the level of sacrificing your life, what kind of loyalty is it?
Is loyalty just lip service?

"Hmm, what do you mean by dead or alive? You're too serious. You're more important than them."

With a major battle looming, rectification might affect the functions of the Jade Palace.

If we don't rectify this, I'm afraid that after a major battle, I, as the leader of the alliance, will end up taking the blame for those bastards.

Here's what you should do: when you deal with them, be ruthless, but ultimately it should be a minor punishment to warn them and help them recover.

I also have my own difficulties; it's not easy to cultivate a capable cultivator from the Jade Palace.

"If you investigate too loudly, outsiders will think that all the cultivators under my tutelage are useless."

Stealing a glance, Wang Yaohai looked at Wang Yulou, whose expression was calm. He couldn't understand his true thoughts, so he decided to take what he said as his true thoughts.

"Yao Hai, I will obey the Chairman's decree!"
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Qingrui thought that everything could be done according to the voting results at Qunxiantai.

Fellow Daoist Cangshan, do you think she's lost her mind? How can she be so confused?

Inside the Cangshan Cave, the nine Immortal Venerables of the Little Immortal Alliance were gathering when Immortal Venerable Mingcheng of Mingcheng Academy began to mock Qingrui.

His Mingcheng Dao Academy destroyed the Xiaohu lineage, and Xiaohu betrayed the Immortal Alliance, also tearing apart half of the Mangxiang.

This led to some conflict between Immortal Venerable Mingcheng and Qingrui.

Qingrui's sudden decision to destroy the Immortal Realm was an unexpected and ruthless move that disrupted the overall situation.

Therefore, Immortal Venerable Mingcheng was wary of Qingrui, and saying these things was just to sow discord among Qingrui.

However, it's hard to judge whether this kind of thing is useful or not.

At least, the cultivators of the Little Immortal Alliance, including Cangshan, ignored Mingcheng Immortal Venerable's nonsense.

Silence prevailed at today's gathering of the Little Immortal Alliance, but Immortal Venerable Mingcheng didn't seem to mind.

So be it. His skin is hundreds or thousands of times thicker than the walls of ordinary cities. As a faction in the Azure Plains, the Little Immortal Alliance and the 'Azure Serpent' gang are not on the same page. They will have to fight sooner or later.

"Qingrui's movements are not important; what is important is Xiaohu. Xiaohu is already being somewhat marginalized within the Immortal Extinction Domain."

As a Golden Core cultivator who has long been a part of the Immortal Alliance's development, he lacks a stronghold in the Immortal Extinction Domain. In fact, if we don't fight, Xiao Hu might be eliminated by the Immortal Extinction Domain itself in the future.

Crane Spirit Immortal of Crane Beak Ridge spoke up first.

Silence remained. On the Immortal Platform, the Immortal Venerables could argue and bicker over their interests, but in the real factions, there were not so many problems and troubles worth fighting over.

Ultimately, the unity of top powers is a joke; they unite when there are benefits to be gained and scatter when there are none.

With so many Golden Core cultivators on the Immortal Platform, can they truly maintain a long-term consensus of mutual respect?
difficult!
The true factions within the Immortal Alliance are the Lesser Immortal Alliance, the Azure Serpent, the Huzhou faction of the Water Venerable, and the Five Dragons Gang of the Five Dragon Demon God.
As for conservatives and reformers, there are no reformers in this chaotic era.

The conservatives are too general; they are a faction that split up because of similar interests, and it is difficult for them to truly unite when they are scattered across six states.

Suddenly, Cangshan's weathered face changed.

Immediately, all the immortals of the Little Immortal Alliance turned to look at the founder of the alliance.

"War has begun! The Immortal Extinction Domain has launched an offensive against the Immortal Cultivation Prefecture, with Immortal Dragon Cliff bearing the brunt!"

The Immortal Extinction Domain, with its internal pressure so high it was on the verge of explosion, initiated a war against the Immortal Alliance.
"No, I remember that the two demon gods who are adjacent to Chongxian Prefecture are Ziming Demon Kingdom and Duoling Demon Kingdom. These two demon gods shouldn't have such audacity, right?"
Moreover, they are all just ordinary demon gods. Even if they fought together, they shouldn't be able to defeat Immortal Dragon Cliff. What exactly happened? Immortal Venerable Mingcheng asked in confusion.

While the projection of the Great Dao of Cangshan dealt with the chaos on the Immortal Platform, his true form remained in the cave heaven to discuss countermeasures with several immortal venerables from the minor immortal alliances.

At the same time, he secretly activated his supernatural powers to communicate with the immortals from all sides and get the latest information.

Soon, Cangshan also spoke with some disbelief.

Before splitting up, the Immortal Extinction Domain decided to have one last fight to see what would happen.

Their internal explanation is that the governance at the grassroots level within the Immortal Extinction Domain is very lax.

Therefore, the Demon Extinction Realm is equivalent to a Great Demon at the Foundation Establishment level, and its strength is no less than that of our Immortal Alliance.

The problem is that if they fight like this, the Immortal Realm will definitely lose.

Great demons are relatively strong, but their cultivation period and cost are higher than those of Foundation Establishment cultivators of the same cultivation level.

Something is wrong, very wrong.

How could it be so fast? How could this chaotic era have begun so soon?

The Golden Core Immortals of the Small Immortal Alliance looked at each other in bewilderment. The members of the Small Immortal Alliance were all the original members who founded the Immortal Alliance in Cangshan. They were all veteran Golden Core cultivators who had experience in the cyclical switching between turbulent and stable eras.

The pace of this transition from a stable era to a chaotic one is clearly outrageously fast.

Moreover, the logic of "since things have come to this point, let's fight it out" in the Extinction Immortal Realm is even more absurd.

Yes, how did this chaotic era begin?

The war between the Immortal Alliance and the Immortal Extinction Domain is like two people fighting and arguing, shouting at each other for a long time, but they haven't actually started fighting yet.

Suddenly, the seemingly frail Immortal Extinction Domain took the initiative to throw a punch.

This is interesting. No one who can ascend to the Immortal Platform is an idiot; they all understand that initiating a war against the Immortal Realm was a mistake.

There was quite a commotion, with all sorts of opinions circulating.

There are rumors that the Immortal Extinction Domain has already formed an alliance with the Immortal Kingdom, that the Immortal Dragon King of Chongxian Prefecture has taken the initiative to contact the Immortal Extinction Domain and is preparing to surrender to it, and that the Immortal Alliance is already on the table but no one has realized it yet.

Lively yet absurd.

"Maybe they were just too desperate to win."

Gentlemen, think about it: if the Immortal Extinction Domain doesn't take the initiative to attack in order to break the deadlock...

Therefore, the inevitable situation they will face next is being dismantled.

On one hand, there's the slow, painful process of being cut with a dull knife; on the other, there's the urge to actively seek survival.

"It may seem foolish to act rashly, but on a global scale, the Immortal Realm has no other options," Yuehua said.

In a corner, Wang Yulou pondered, "I still have to see how Moonflower Immortal Venerable fares." The other beings on the Immortal Platform often seemed like madmen, their attitudes changing three times a day.

Only the moonlight possesses a beauty that suggests someone who is clearly a poor student, yet has managed to keep up with all the rhythms and changes with all their might.

Compared to Cangshan's composure, Shuizun's domineering presence, and Qingrui's exquisite skill, Yuehua's all-out pursuit of the pace seemed a bit less dignified, but it gave Wang Yulou a sense of confidence.

If Yuehua could gain a foothold on the difficult Qunxiantai, so could I—not that I look down on Immortal Venerable Yuehua, but Wang Yulou also needs something to strive for.

"This is a good idea. At the level of overall power, the Immortal Extinction Domain has no other choice."
"Fellow Daoist Qingrui, what's your opinion?" The Treasure Aperture Immortal Venerable of Nine Aperture Valley, who had a decent relationship with Yuehua, chimed in.

As for asking Qingrui, it's because she was the one who brought up this big battle.

"At the overall level of power, there are four ways out of the predicament of the Immortal Realm."

Firstly, it would be difficult to actively split up and directly negotiate integration with several surrounding forces, including our Immortal Alliance.

Secondly, it's difficult for other forces in the alliance to protect each other, as they are unlikely to unite with a trapped beast like the Immortal Extinction Domain in the current situation.

Third, it is even more difficult to take the initiative to start a war and seek victory, because the first to play their chips is to lose.

Fourth, slowly waiting to die under pressure is simple, but a dead end.

Qingrui actually agreed with Yuehua's idea; given the overall interests of the forces, the Immortal Realm didn't have many other options left.

The choice between sitting and waiting for death or taking a gamble isn't difficult.

Moreover, this does not conflict with actively splitting and integrating into other forces.

"The prelude to that chaotic era 15,000 years ago was when Fengyun Court took the initiative to fight, and it collapsed halfway through the battle."

The current situation regarding the destruction of the Immortal Realm bears a striking resemblance to the events surrounding the Wind and Cloud Court.

Upon hearing Qingrui mention Fengyun Court, the eyes of several Immortal Venerables from Qunxiantai were somewhat shaken.

Many of the immortals from the Fengyun Court are still alive in this world, including several in the Immortal Alliance.

"I'm telling you, the war has already begun. The eighteen demon kingdoms of the Immortal Extinction Domain have announced their support for the Ziming Demon Kingdom and the Duoling Demon Kingdom. Our Immortal Dragon Cliff can't hold out for long on its own. You need to send people to support us as soon as possible!"

The Immortal Dragon King was the first to break down. He didn't care about anything else; Immortal Dragon Cliff had already been pushed to the front line. Under the onslaught of the Immortal Extinction Domain, he certainly couldn't hold on by himself.

"Immortal Dragon, don't rush. Let's first send the Extinction Immortal Domain to penetrate a few hundred miles in."

You must be familiar with the terrain and landscape within the sect's territory. When we launch a counterattack, we'll swallow up all the troops that have penetrated deep into our Immortal Alliance.

Furthermore, if the flames of chaos in this era have been unstoppable since the great war between our Immortal Alliance and the Immortal Destroyer Domain began, then we actually need to make other preparations now.”

The projection of the Azure Bud Immortal Venerable, shaped like a green apple, calmly conveyed its opinion.

"I don't accept this. You can't sacrifice my interests. I've already supported the war. Qingrui, what you're doing now isn't fair, is it?"

The Immortal Dragon King jumped up and down, saying that it was afraid, afraid of being the first one to be served.

They're all old bastards, everyone knows who they are. The Immortal Dragon King understands the thoughts of all the bastards in the Immortal Platform all too well.

"That's enough. If the Immortal Extinction Domain collapses, and we, the Holy Land, the Paradise, the Four Seas Alliance, and the Wutian Sect expand together, the trouble that follows will be even greater."

"Let's slow down the fight before the Immortal Realm collapses. I didn't expect them to be in such a hurry."

Qingrui was very familiar with the situation within the Immortal Extinction Domain, after all, Dishui was involved in connecting the various factions and rallying a group of demon gods to defect.

However, Qingrui is not the only force within the Immortal Extinction Domain, so at certain times, things can happen that even Qingrui cannot predict.

The sudden attack from the Immortal Extinction Domain was an unexpected surprise to Qingrui.

"Oh? Qingrui, you're not thinking about reform again, are you?"

Taihe Shuizun spoke with a smile.

He absolutely loved seeing Qingrui's pathetic state, all her scheming and cleverness gone wrong, only to end up with nothing to show for it.

Don't you really enjoy playing chess?

The Immortal Extinction Domain has attacked, why aren't you continuing, Qingrui?
Don't like it?
Download?

Qingrui, why don't you play?
Of course, Shui Zun only thought about it. Although Qing Rui didn't care about such nonsense, it might still have an impact.

“Strengthening one’s inner strength is an essential element for surviving chaotic times. I have never said that the reform should be stopped.”

"How did the negotiations with Donglai and Paradise go in preparation for the war?"

Qingrui didn't feel embarrassed at all; she hadn't anticipated the various forces within the Immortal Extinction Domain making their moves and plans.

The current situation is actually not complicated; it's just that the Immortal Extinction Domain can't hold on any longer, but the extent to which it can't hold on is more serious than anyone expected.

But let's look forward.

"Bai Le Guang Yu Dao Xuan Hu Zun supports us and hopes to form an alliance during the process of swallowing up the Immortal Realm, but the mainstream opinion of other Immortal Venerables in Paradise is to join forces with the Four Seas Alliance."

I am currently within the Four Seas Alliance, attempting to forge a grand alliance between the Immortal Alliance, Paradise, and the Four Seas Alliance.

Donglai knew that Qingrui was trying to change the subject, so he quickly chimed in.

The second-tier power, the Four Seas Alliance, only has more than thirty Golden Core Immortal Venerables. If Paradise and the Four Seas Alliance join forces, they can gain a dominant position.

As for joining forces with the Immortal Alliance, it's not really necessary.

Qingrui could foresee that the Immortal Extinction Domain would collapse as it fought, and the leaders of other forces could have the same understanding.

The current situation is that preparations must be made for the future after the collapse of the Immortal Realm, when other forces will devour and border it.

"You've worked hard, Wang Yulou. How's the reform going?"

No one stopped Qingrui from taking the blame. There's always a chance of something going wrong. The current situation is that Qingrui has ushered in a chaotic era. The proactive attack by the Immortal Extinction Domain has disrupted Qingrui's plans, and she needs to start trying to salvage the situation.

If the Immortal Realm collapses, how to settle the people who were saved by the dripping water is a big problem.

"The outlook is not optimistic. Many forces and sects are hoping to replace the sect's selection-then-push system with a war merit system.

Although both methods can shape a new generation of grassroots cultivators in the Immortal Alliance, they are fundamentally different.

My thought is that since the war may not last long, we should still implement the policy of selecting first and then pushing forward, Immortal Venerable.

Can the Immortal Alliance's reform of selecting first and then promoting fairness for lower-level cultivators be the same as the fairness that lower-level cultivators fight for on the battlefield, which is more precious than gold?

Different
Putting everything else aside, let's just talk about this: the lower-level cultivators of the Immortal Alliance have gained a fair selection opportunity through the reforms promoted by Wang Yulou. After they achieve enlightenment in the future, should they be grateful to Wang Yulou for his kindness?

Wang Yulou's original intention was to enhance his own influence through reform, but this could also promote the smooth progress of the Immortal Alliance's reform. He was both selfless and had his own selfish desires.

There's nothing to be ashamed of. The Immortal Alliance can't let the people in charge suffer the most injustice, can it?
"Yes, selecting first and then promoting is a good approach. We should continue to push for acceptance by the Immortal Alliance sects and local Immortal Cities."

As for the great battle, each sect should first select two hundred people: twenty Foundation Establishment cultivators and one hundred and eighty Qi Refining cultivators, to head to Chongxian Prefecture.

Five large camps were set up, three at the front and two at the rear, to establish a battlefield cultivator rotation system.

Since the Immortal Extinction Domain dared to attack first, we'll slowly bleed them dry until they disintegrate.

Qingrui was truly numb; at this point, her ambition to overturn this era had encountered its first obstacle.

In other words, the internal pressure of the Immortal Extinction Domain was too great, and the speed at which it couldn't hold up was too fast, exceeding the rhythm of Qingrui's strategic moves.

Her rhythm was disrupted.

Actually, this is not surprising. Top-tier Golden Core Immortal Venerables are all skilled chess players. How could they sit idly by and watch Qingrui scheme against them step by step?

A back-and-forth exchange is the norm.

"Donglai, you must share the responsibility with Yulou."

If that damned Grand Alliance can't be formed, so be it. Our Immortal Alliance is the top-tier force that is best prepared for the chaotic era.

Whether we have allies or not is unimportant. As long as our Immortal Alliance remains stable, there won't be any major problems.

Cangshan's words were quite interesting, and some of the immortals on the Immortal Platform even laughed out loud.

Donglai ran around trying to recruit allies for the Immortal Alliance, but Cangshan labeled it a 'bullshit alliance'.

What a waste of effort!

Seeing Donglai's submissive demeanor, Mangxiang clenched his fists again.

That's it, that's it, these old bastards absolutely refuse to give newcomers a chance.

Compared to junior Golden Core Immortals, they preferred to use someone like Wang Yulou, who appeared to be at the Purple Mansion level but was actually still a low-level cultivator, to lead the charge.

In this way, there will be less resistance when power and benefits are reclaimed in the future.

At this moment, Mangxiang's resolve to throw himself at Bifang became even stronger.

We must side with Bifang. Bifang has a lifespan of at least 100,000 years, is stronger, and has a higher tolerance for the expansion of interests, strength, and influence of the Golden Core cultivators below.

First, invest in Bifang's development, and then wait for the opportunity in the future to become an independent and powerful Jindan.

This is the path of self-cultivation that I should take.

That old hag Qingrui has already had her plans disrupted by the chaos. If you continue to follow her, it's hard to say when you'll die.

Thinking of this, Mang Xiang gave Wang Yulou a cold look.

You idiot, let you live a few more years. When the tide of the times recedes, let's see if you'll still be laughing!
"Alright, fellow Daoists, our overall strategy is to remain steadfast amidst change and maintain strategic focus."

While cultivating internal strength, let the offensive of the Immortal Extinction Domain in, and at the same time reinforce the front line of Chongxian Prefecture, slowly bleeding the Immortal Extinction Domain dry.

What do you all think?

Taihe Shuizun summarized the opinions of the immortals of Qunxiantai, and naturally no one objected.

Finally, the resolution on countermeasures summarized by Shui Zun was passed by a vote of 1,371 to 50.

You asked who cast the fifty dissenting votes?
The enraged Immortal Dragon King had something to say, but his opinion was irrelevant.

The hearts of the immortals of Qunxiantai were filled with the fate of the 100 million cultivators in the six states, not the fate of Immortal Dragon Cliff and the Five Dragons Gang.
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Jin Mansion.

Several times after returning from Qunxiantai, Wang Yulou would immediately seek out Jinshan to ask questions.

There was nothing he could do; after all, Jinshan Laozu was the ancestor he trusted most.
Even though Cangshan, Shuizun, and Qingrui were giving Wang Yulou face again, Wang Yulou could still understand the true nature of their support.

Therefore, the Old Ancestor of Jinshan, who had long recognized himself and whose strength had not yet reached the level of Golden Core Immortal Venerable, and who had some desire to prove his Dao, was closer to a suitable partner in Wang Yulou's eyes.

“Ancestor, when I asked Mingdu to meet with you, I was actually worried about the aftermath of the reform and how I should conduct myself in the great war.”

But now the situation has changed. The Immortal Realm has taken the initiative to start the war, and the Immortal Alliance has begun to emphasize strategic resolve.

Immortal Venerable Donglai was reprimanded by Immortal Venerable Cangshan, while Immortal Venerable Shuizun and Immortal Venerable Qingrui remained silent.

When I just issued the war-related decrees to the relevant departments of the Immortal Alliance, everyone was very supportive of me.

But my concern is that I don't want to be at the forefront of the chaotic war of the Immortal Alliance.

Having just opened my Purple Mansion, I should use this time to improve my strength.

"Given the current situation I face, is there anything the ancestor wants to teach me?"

Faced with Wang Yulou's candor and the crucial intelligence he was given away for free, Jinshan's heart trembled.

Xiao Wang, you trust me too much, that's not good.

But his expression was remarkably calm, because his face was made of stone.

"That's good. The fact that you realize this position isn't right for you shows that you're still thinking clearly."

Let Donglai Immortal Venerable do it. Didn't you marry Chuanjiangyue? Donglai Immortal Venerable is also your ancestor.

You can visit Donglai Immortal Venerable more often, whether you have something to do or not, to express your support for him.

Cangshan and the others want you to take the lead so that they can better control the outcome in the future.

But if Donglai goes to Chong, and the future outcome is clear, given your current service to him, he will naturally not shortchange you.

The key here is Jade Pavilion; it's a big secret.

Jinshan raised his hand, and under the extinguished purple light, his face appeared deep and terrifying.

"Immortal Venerable Donglai and the Bull Demon God are fellow disciples. Their master was the Sword-Wielding Swordsman, who died three eras ago at the hands of the Rakshasa Demon Emperor of the Immortal Extinction Domain."

The Bull Demon King is the mount of the Sword and Wine Maniac, and Donglai is his wine-serving boy.

But the key point is that Jiu Jianchi has a close friend, namely Zhi Zhi Longshen, the leader of the Four Seas Alliance.

Very few people know about this; I only found out about it by chance.

"You see, Cangshan isn't defending against those coming from the east, but rather the Four Seas Alliance. Didn't expect that, did you?"

The purple light was Jinshan's supernatural power, which ensured that their conversation would not be overheard by outsiders.

Wang Yulou's head was throbbing, and he asked in return.

"Are there all sorts of complicated relationships of interest among the Golden Core Immortal Venerables?"

Jinshan nodded slightly and said.

"Of course, most of them do. The Frog King is a Golden Core cultivator from the Demon Kingdom, and he has a group of friends there."

Behind Dongluoche lies the remnant of the Mountain Man Immortal Kingdom, and it has connections with many bodhisattvas in the holy land.

Behind the raging elephant are both green buds and red lanterns that illuminate the three founding friends.

It can be said that those who can become Golden Core cultivators are all people with extensive social connections and intricate networks of interests.

Therefore, you are actually on the most correct path to the Golden Core, and even stronger than me.”

Wang Yulou was not complacent; only he knew the extent of his pressure.

More and more paths lay ahead of him, but no matter which one he looked at, he felt uncertain.
There's always someone stronger than you. In times of chaos, which force or faction dares to claim they're guaranteed to win?
Even if Bi Fang dares to say it, would Wang Yulou really dare to choose Bi Fang so easily?

Bi Fang is strong, but his subordinates are not Bi Fang, and the pressure they face is immense. It's hard for them to keep up.

While pondering these matters, Wang Yulou casually asked a question.

"Then, Ancestor, who are your closest friends and allies?"

Jinshan paused for a moment, then said.

"This is one of the most closely guarded secrets among cultivators. It's not the time to tell you yet, hahaha."

"I understand, I understand, but Yu Lou is still a little dazed. The situation within the Immortal Extinction Domain is indeed not simple. Who could have imagined that they would break down so quickly and take the initiative to seek battle?"

"Yes, it's hard to say, the reasons are too complicated."
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In the Boundless Palace of the Outer Heavens, the Jade-Jade Traveler transmitted his voice to the Fierce Tiger.

"Seven Seas Palace Steward Xiaohu, for his meritorious service to the Heavenly Realm, is hereby awarded."
"A piece of second-grade immortal material, Azure Jade, and five hundred strands of celestial essence!"

"Go to hell, Huanpei, is this how you treat beggars?"
Or are you prepared to sacrifice me along with you?

"Xiao Hu, we won, we can have anything."

What's the point of having so much now if we lose?

"Come on, Huanpei, are you just after my reward?"

"No, you still don't believe me. How could I dare to embezzle?"

Ultimately, Tianwaitian has been detached from the greater world for too long, and there are no new and stable sources of income.

Even if the palace had a hundred mountains of gold, it would still have to be careful with its spending. Just think about it.

"Give me another three hundred strands of the essence of the grotto-heaven!"

"."

"Give me another three hundred strands of the essence of the grotto-heaven!"

"."

"If you don't give it to me, I'll go find Bifang!"

"One hundred, that's all. Everyone uses this standard."

I know you're upset, but you can't be too unconventional.

"make a deal!"

(End of this chapter)