Shangyuque

Chapter 251 Wang Yuque's Chess Game: Unleashing the Dogs from Beyond the Heavens!

The rules of the cultivation world are extremely complex, and this complexity itself corresponds to the fact that the immortality that cultivators crave is itself scarce.

The scarcer something is, the more complex it needs to be.

Because the more complex something is, the harder it is for ordinary practitioners to see through the illusions and fog within, and they are more likely to pay the price on their journey.

As for Wang Yulou, if he were from a certain group in the world he lived in in his previous life, he might be thinking about how to help everyone achieve enlightenment in the cultivation world.

This is similar to the colors that emerge on Mo Yunshu—but what is the price?
"For the future of the West Sea" is a contract signed by Wang Yulou and the local Purple Mansions of the West Sea. They will work together to salvage food from the pot of the West Sea, and of course, protect the safety of the pot of the West Sea.

If Wang Yulou were Mo Yunshu, during this process, he would hastily distribute the food in the pot to others while not eating it himself, or saying that he was not full.

Therefore, in the next round in the Western Sea, Wang Yulou, who showed kindness in the previous round and took the blame for others, will be at a disadvantage in the distribution of benefits in the new round because his strength cannot keep up with the relative level of the bargaining chips.

Then continue to be kind, continue to bear the costs for others, and continue to grow slower than your competitors.

Then, they themselves became the price to pay.

Lower-level cultivators have to risk their lives for spirit stones, secret techniques, and spiritual artifacts. They follow the cultivation rules of their stage and have no right to overstep them.

Wang Yulou's current practice is to raise a glass, shout "For the future of the Western Sea!" and everyone will join forces to protect the Western Sea's big pot, distributing the overall interests of the Western Sea from the top-level design. This is the rule of cultivation he follows.

The reason why Wang Yulou was able to surpass his peers and reach the Purple Mansion so quickly was because he was able to leverage his power when his cultivation level was low to participate in a set of cultivation rules belonging to the rulers of the cultivation world, thereby obtaining excessive benefits through the distribution of excess benefits.

In this process, it wasn't that Wang Yulou's cultivation gradually transformed into a "meeting" and "drinking" style of cultivation, but rather that he gradually distanced himself from the kind of cultivation that required him to be on the front lines at all times.

There are nearly two thousand cultivators in the Jade Palace, nearly nine hundred thousand cultivators in the Immortal Alliance, six hundred thousand cultivators in the Red Lantern Sect, and three hundred thousand cultivators in the Western Sea.

Wang Yulou has over 120 Daoist partners, can recruit eight disciples at a time, has allies throughout the six states of the Immortal Alliance, and has several thousand cultivators who rely on him in his businesses.

The comprehensive reforms in the Western Sea involve cultivators like Chen Yangshi, whom even Wang Yulou needs to treat with caution, as well as disciples of the Water Venerable. Monitoring the behavior of the Jade Palace cultivators is handled by Wang Yaohai and hundreds of West Palace cultivators from the Jade Palace. Furthermore, managing the industries in the six states requires hundreds of relevant personnel to take the lead.

Wang Yulou couldn't possibly handle it all if he were to be on the front lines himself. Those practical principles wouldn't be suitable for the Purple Mansion level, let alone the Foundation Establishment level; they'd be difficult even for someone at the Foundation Establishment stage.
If, at this level, Wang Yulou still acts like a fool, always rushing to the front lines, that would truly be insane. He might even be trending on the Five Realms' hot search list, with questions like, "Did Wang Yuque, the vice leader of the Immortal Alliance, lose his correct understanding of cultivation after opening his Purple Mansion? How can we avoid making the same mistake as him?"

Moreover, from another perspective, if Wang Yulou does everything alone, should he share the profits he seizes with his subordinates?
Without this distinction, his subordinates gradually drifted away from him. There would be no Jade Palace, no Jade Sect, and the Western Sea Great Xianzhong, whom Wang Yulou found disgusting, would also cease to exist.

Without the support of powerful forces and subordinates, even if Wang Yulou becomes a Golden Core cultivator, he will be just another Shenguang or another Mangxiang.

Not to mention, without anyone helping Wang Yulou form his own faction and expand his influence, it's uncertain whether he will have the opportunity to become a Golden Core cultivator in the Immortal Alliance's arena of interests.

To put it bluntly, Wang Yulou's eagerness to act often puts him at the forefront of conflicts of interest—what an idiot he is, utterly idiotic.

To risk one's expected status as a "Jade Palace Immortal Venerable" for such petty gains is utterly foolish.
If the Jade Palace cultivators mess things up, Wang Yulou can use the excuse of his subordinates' incompetence to coordinate the specific issues at the point of conflict a second time. If Wang Yulou is at the forefront, the Immortal Alliance might start spreading rumors that "that young man has finally lost his edge."

Therefore, the reality is that Wang Yulou's decision not to be on the front lines, but rather to coordinate and build up a new distribution of benefits, is both a necessity for the new stage of his cultivation and for cultivating his power, as well as a way to protect himself.

Reaching such a level of cultivation is already a manifestation of his status, strength, and influence. There is no need for Wang Yulou to go back to the level of a minor cultivator and constantly rush to the front line with trepidation.

At present, there are many, many people charging under Wang Yulou's command, almost to the point of being countless.
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Of course, some key matters still require Wang Yulou's personal involvement.

At Miaofeng Mountain, Wang Yulou is playing chess with Master Kongkong.

Actually, Xiao Wang doesn't know how to play chess at all.

However, Master Kongkong gave Xiao Wang a lot of face and managed to play a game to a draw against this terrible chess player.

Despite his poor skills, Wang Yulou managed to win by half a point against Master Kongkong.

Wang Yulou could only manage a bitter smile, having won half a piece.

"Fellow Daoist Kongkong, are you making fun of my husband?"

Chuanjiangyue discerned Wang Yulou's interests and immediately put pressure on Master Kongkong of Miaofeng Mountain.

Old Kong, even if you give him a handicap, it won't help!
"Not at all, it's because of the Alliance Leader's profound chess skills that I barely managed to avoid a humiliating defeat, even after exhausting all my knowledge."

Kongkong's only consolation was that Miaofeng Mountain had a good relationship with the Wang family in the past.

Otherwise, given his status as a scourge of the rebellious Xiang, he might be purged by Wang Yulou.

Of course, this is just Kongkong's subconscious worry due to his own unfavorable situation. Xiao Wang isn't cerebral palsy, so how could he possibly make a mess of things?

"Haha, fellow Daoist, you're too kind. Let's talk about Brother Haikuo's matter."

What is rhythm?

That's rhythm!
After paying respects to the major powers of Wunan Prefecture and securing the bargaining chips for the reform victory in Xihai, Wang Yulou finally went to Miaofeng Mountain to meet Kongkong.

He used his influence to pressure others, but not too much; the influence remained unmoved, and Wang Yulou used this influence to generate revenue out of thin air.

It's somewhat like creating cards out of thin air, but creating cards out of thin air can't fool Master Kongkong. Wang Yulou's cards are certainly there, but he hasn't played them yet, so the situation remains unresolved.

The key to this struggle lies in finding the right balance.

It may seem like we're placing too much emphasis on it, but in reality, this emphasis is quite normal.

Even a small victory is still a victory. A nine-story tower begins with a pile of earth. Take it slow and steady, one step at a time. As long as you keep moving forward, there's no problem.

"Hai Kuo. After he attained enlightenment, he truly worked alongside you to contribute greatly to the enlightenment of Mang Xiang Xian and Mang Xiang."

Our Miaofeng Mountain region has been fighting the Valley God Sect for nearly a century. Alas, who knows?
Who knew that Mang Xiang would suddenly betray the alliance? All our initial investment now seems to have gone down the drain.

I've already lost a lot, and I don't want to keep losing. You've inherited the Mangxiang faction, Xiao Wang, understand?
Wang Yulou nodded slightly, deep in thought.

Kongkong means that anything can be discussed. Miaofeng Mountain supports Mangxiang in return. If Wang Yulou can give back to Miaofeng Mountain, they can support Wang Yulou in the same way.

"How old are you this year, fellow Daoist?" Wang Yulou asked.

His current situation is like a dragon emerging from the field; his foundation has been gradually built up, and his potential is quite large. But to be honest, Wang Yulou thinks it's unrealistic for him to directly advance to the Golden Core stage.

Why is it close to Jinshan?
Because Lao Jin is worth supporting, and he has been helped to become a Golden Core cultivator, he has no base of support yet. In the future, he will inevitably have to rely on Wang Yulou. In the chaotic era, Wang Yulou may be able to go further with Lao Jin's help.

But there's only one Lao Jin, who's unreliable; the whole process is far too complicated.

As for spy-type Purple Mansions like Gu Qiyuan, there is no foundation for further advancement. Mutual trust is a major issue, and one's background determines many things and has a significant influence.

Gu Qiyuan was of course from the Immortal Alliance, but he received the favor of the Holy Land when he opened his Purple Mansion. As a result, the shortcut he took back then became a shackle for him to go further.

Moreover, Wang Yulou could never fully trust someone like Gu Qiyuan.

Kongkong is different; he's an old man from the Red Light District. Everyone here has worked in the Red Light District, so there's a certain level of mutual trust between them.

Just as Wang Yulou and Zhuzhao, despite their fierce conflict of interests, were able to reach a compromise quickly, having a basis for cooperation and mutual trust is completely different from not having one.

"Five thousand four hundred years old, what does Fellow Daoist Yuque mean?"

Kongkong Zhenren's expression immediately became unnatural. Wang Yulou's question was too skillful and very suggestive.

"Yes, this chaotic era at five thousand four hundred years old is precisely your opportunity to break through to the Golden Core stage," Wang Yulou said, seemingly both remarking and inviting.

Kongkong Zhenren wasn't a fool and wouldn't be easily fooled. To avoid becoming the clown himself, he laughed it off and didn't continue the conversation.

"Chaotic times are too difficult. I don't have many ideas; I just want to survive."

Among my fellow cultivators in the Immortal Alliance, there are far more people with the potential to reach the Golden Core stage than I am; Fellow Daoist Yuque is one of them.

Chuan Jiangyue had never seen anyone else attain the Golden Core stage, but she had no doubt that Wang Yulou and Master Kongkong both harbored ambitions to attain the Golden Core stage, especially in this chaotic era.

However, these people are all old and wouldn't casually say things like "I want to attain the Golden Core stage."

"In that case, Fellow Daoist Kongkong, I intend to participate a little on the front lines of Chongxian Prefecture, and I need a reliable person to help me serve as the garrison commander of the first battalion."

I am also familiar with Fellow Daoist Hai Kuo; he was formerly the Palace Master of Jade Palace. I wonder if Fellow Daoist would be willing to part with him.

Wang Yulou ultimately didn't speak recklessly; instead, he went a step further and extended an invitation to form an alliance.

Li Haikuo was sent by Mang Xiang to monitor him, but in reality, he was quite kind to Wang Yulou.

Now that the great battle in Chongxian Prefecture is in full swing, it is the perfect time for Li Haikuo to shine.

But for Kongkong, it was difficult to judge that Wang Yulou had given up after only a brief probing. He pondered the situation of the Red Lanterns after Mangxiang's betrayal of the alliance, as well as Wang Yulou's current situation, and finally spoke up.

"Hai Kuo's cultivation level is a bit too low. In the chaotic era of the top-level power war, his cultivation level is not high enough to be a guardian cultivator."

In this way, I can go there in person, and Haikuo can also return to his sect to cultivate properly for a few years.

"Fellow Daoist Yuque, could you possibly help me with this?"

Jiang Chuanyue and Yu Hongdou's expressions changed. After Wang Yulou's probing ended, Kongkong gave up waiting for a higher price and took the initiative to extend an invitation to cooperate.

Miaofeng Mountain is no ordinary sect. Having fought with Gushen Sect for a hundred years, Miaofeng Mountain is one of the Purple Mansion sects with the strongest average (not overall) combat power among its disciples in the Great World. The other one is Gushen Sect!
It's fair to say that if Wang Yulou could secure Kongkong Zhenren as an ally, things would be much easier for him going forward.
Putting everything else aside, just a small group of disciples from Miaofeng Mountain Sect going to the Chongxian Prefecture battlefield could serve as the backbone of many grassroots combat teams, building up a decent and strong army.

Among the local forces, the cultivators of the Left Path and Upper Path sects are not significantly different in strength from those of the Purple Mansion sect. However, the decades of war experience of the cultivators of Miaofeng Mountain are extremely valuable.

Furthermore, Miaofeng Mountain, located within the Red Lantern Sect, is far removed from the Candlelight Sect. It was previously aligned with the Mangxiang faction and even fully supported Mangxiang's path to enlightenment.

If Kong Kong could be made one of the five guardian cultivators of the Immortal Alliance camp in Chongxian Prefecture, Wang Yulou would gain significant influence in the great battle. After the victory, this influence could then be used to improve his position in the Red Lantern.

However, Wang Yulou remained silent for a long time.

On the chessboard, the black and white dragons are tearing and stabbing each other apart, evenly matched.

The current situation of the Immortal Alliance is like the black and white pieces locked in a fierce battle on a chessboard. It is extremely balanced, and it is under this balance that the overall efficiency of the Immortal Alliance has been improved.

Li Haikuo is not an important character; he's just a tool. Using Lao Li minimizes the impact on the balance and the backlash against us.

But Kongkong is no nobody; he's at least a Purple Mansion cultivator deeply involved in the Mangxiang's path to enlightenment, and might even be a traitor to the Mangxiang.
“Fellow Daoist Kongkong, let’s choose Old Li. Wars between top-tier forces are quite complex, and the situation on the front lines is severe, but the situation in the Immortal Extinction Domain is special after all.”

"Fellow Daoist's strength is formidable, making arrangements would be quite troublesome. Jade Palace truly lacks the capacity to do so."

Old Li is easy to control. Although he is weak, he is still a Purple Mansion of Miaofeng Mountain. If used well in the future, he can also help Wang Yulou control Miaofeng Mountain.

In contrast, it's hard to say whether Kongkong, who might truly be a victim of the remnants of the reckless, is the right person.

"Haha, it's alright, it's alright. Come on, Fellow Daoist Yuque, let's play another round."

And so, Li Haikuo, the former prodigy of Wunan Prefecture, had his fate decided by Wang Yulou and Kongkong in just a few words. Without an independent base, the Purple Mansion, which was promoted by Mang Xiang for the purpose of proving the Dao, was just a lump of dough after Mang Xiang betrayed the alliance, and anyone could knead it.

The two played another game, and this time Wang Yulou won even faster, and Kongkong gave away more points.

Wang Yulou understood what he meant. Everyone was struggling to survive, and Kongkong, who had defected from Mangxiang, was also in a difficult situation. He needed to get closer to Wang Yulou within the Red Lantern Bureau.

However, Wang Yulou was not in a hurry. Appointing Kongkong to the front line was too sensitive. In every sense, he did not want to put himself under further pressure at this time.

It's never too late for Miaofeng Mountain and Kongkong to submit.

After all, the Golden Elixir cannot be rushed.
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Wang Yulou is charging forward, aggressively laying out his moves.

Wang Yuque's men were also charging forward, contributing to Wang Yuque's cause.

Huzhou, Beigu Immortal City.

Jing Jianjia is organizing the second wave of Foundation Establishment cultivators mobilized in Beigu Immortal City to head to the front lines of Chongxian Prefecture.

But today, she found herself surrounded in her own mansion by a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators from small families.

“Fairy Jianjia, compensation is an issue that must be discussed clearly. After all, we have dedicated our lives to the Immortal Alliance.”

Even in our twilight years, we fought for the Immortal Alliance without hesitation, traveling thousands of miles to the front lines of Chongxian Prefecture. As cultivators of the Immortal Alliance, we have lived up to its expectations, but the Immortal Alliance cannot be so indifferent to our lives.

Forget about the chance to open the Purple Mansion. According to the current rules for calculating battle merits, even if we could open the Purple Mansion, it would only be one in thirty people, and that's an optimistic estimate.

I hope the Immortal Alliance can clarify the issue of compensation for those who died in battle, so that we don't die like the first batch of Foundation Establishment cultivators who went to the front lines, dying without any value.

Jing Jianjia mobilized only those with the "leg-raising" foundation, sending them to the front lines to fight for their last chance.

However, the desire for the Purple Mansion and the guarantee of compensation are not contradictory. Even though Jing Jianjia is the Daoist partner of Vice Alliance Leader Wang Yuque, they still dare to take the initiative to ask for benefits.

After all, those timid and easily bullied minor cultivators who are easily deceived by illusions are unlikely to live to the day they become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, or even reach the Foundation Establishment stage.

"There are only two standards for compensation: those who die on the front lines and those who die after the battle. Those who desert in the face of battle do not receive compensation."

I've already given them face. If you insist on asking, I'll just tell you the truth.

For a long time, the Immortal Alliance has been incredibly stable, and many Foundation Establishment cultivators have never witnessed the brutality of the battlefield.

Once they got up there, the demon army's offensive became slightly more intense, and some people deserted.

This group has already been dealt with by military law. Their families can cause trouble for me or the city lord's mansion in Beigu Immortal City, but it will all be for naught.

As long as you don't desert, you can receive your war merits normally, and you don't need to worry about compensation. Fellow Daoists, as long as you are careful, you will most likely not be in any danger to your lives.

Furthermore, even if something unforeseen happens, with me, Jing Jianjia, here, I may not be able to handle the compensation for cultivators from other places, but I will take care of the cultivators who left Beigu Immortal City to the very end!

Did the Foundation Establishment cultivators who came to demand compensation not know that those who didn't receive compensation were punished by military law for desertion in the face of battle?

They know it, but they still cause trouble; that's the reality of the cultivation world.

Wang Yulou liked picking dates, and so did Mang Xiang. Similarly, a cultivator with a slightly deeper mind would place a very high value on their own interests.

Jing Jianjia's response was already quite good, and she was determined, no matter how difficult, to ensure that the war-death compensation for the cultivators of Beigu Immortal City was distributed in full and according to the standards—she was Wang Yuque's Daoist partner, but the compensation was distributed by the disciples of other Immortal Venerables.
Once a person dies, they cease to exist; the interests of the dead are no longer protected.
Large families and those with powerful backgrounds can receive the full amount, while ordinary, low-level Foundation Establishment cultivators who die not only don't receive compensation but are also labeled as "deserting in the face of battle," thus creating a revenue-generating space between actual deaths in battle and the fabricated "desertion in the face of battle."

Those who witnessed the person's death in battle would not speak out, because being able to survive on the front lines was already a stroke of luck, and anyone who dared to speak out would immediately be accused of 'deserting in the face of battle'.

This operating model is something Wang Yulou cannot change, and even if he becomes a Golden Core Immortal Venerable, it's hard to say whether he can change it.

The only thing he could guarantee was that the opportunity to ascend to the Purple Mansion was indeed open, meaning there really was a direct path to the Purple Mansion on the battlefield.

Moreover, those who had missed out on opportunities during a stable era are now rapidly approaching this narrow gate of openness.

The narrow gate to the Purple Mansion opened by the Immortal Alliance was so narrow that it was utterly despairing.

However, there are too many cultivators in the Immortal Alliance. Among them, those who can reach the Foundation Establishment stage are all exceptionally talented, and very few are fools. There are far too many unpolished gems buried by the stagnant and monotonous structure of this stable era.

"Fellow Daoist Jianjia, you must know the real situation."

I don't need much; I am the only late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator in the family.

The only person I can trust is you. I only ask that if I die on the battlefield, you can get half of my compensation back for me.

"Then I will be completely satisfied."

Today, the Foundation Establishment cultivators who blocked the gates of Jing Jianjia's mansion in response to the call to arms were all from small families.

They yearn for opportunity, but find it hard to accept the prospect of becoming "deserters" and receiving no compensation if they die.

They're about to die, and they still want to be exploited by those lowly beasts from the Immortal Alliance?
So they wanted to fight back, but they lacked the courage, otherwise they wouldn't have endured until today.

So their final wish was that Jing Jianjia could help them so that only half of them would be eaten by the wolves of the Immortal Alliance, and the other half would be used to feed their own small family.

It can be said that these people are all Wang Xianmao, and like Wang Xianmao, they are also struggling to advance in the world of cultivation.

Jing Jianjia was prepared for the difficulties of doing things, but faced with the eager gazes of the crowd, she couldn't help but speak up.

"Fellow Daoists, I will take care of all the cultivators who leave Beigu Immortal City!"

Perhaps this female cultivator doesn't understand that the greater the responsibility one shoulders, the greater the power one gains, but in fact, she has already gained her own first-mover advantage in the battle royale competition belonging to Wang Yuque's united Daoist partners.

Only by giving his subordinates opportunities and letting them strive will Wang Yulou be able to produce one Jing Jianjia after another, becoming his assistants in his quest for the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable position.

He definitely wouldn't make it if he relied solely on himself.
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Jing Jianjia was not the only one charging forward. Wang Yulou's chariot had already left the Western Sea, but the new era for the cultivators of the Western Sea had officially arrived after the successful conclusion of the reform.

The current structure of the Western Sea is based on the foundation laid by Shenguang. Later, the relocation of the Immortal City only reshaped the distribution of benefits in the Immortal City, but the outpost development system and the Western Sea dike protection and defense system are still the old framework left by Shenguang.

Without smashing the old system belonging to the Divine Light Era, how can Wang Yuque's influence and the new pattern of interests he desires emerge?
In the process of smashing the old system of Divine Light, for the cultivators of the Western Sea, it was the beginning of a new round of restructuring of the distribution of benefits.

In the process of restructuring, everyone willing to participate has the opportunity to go further—an opportunity, but not a guarantee.

But the opportunity itself is extremely important. Wang Yulou's initiation of a new era in the Western Sea is a sacrifice of the benefits of building a foundation in the old Western Sea.

Those with high cultivation levels but no opportunity to open their Purple Mansion in the Western Sea will be sent in large numbers to the front lines of Chongxian Prefecture and placed under the command of Li Haikuo.

They gained the opportunity to open their Purple Mansion, becoming consumables in the great battle, contributing their strength to the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's further great cause.

Those who break through are loyal young generals.

If they can't break through, then they can't break through. Wang Yulou doesn't need one or two more of his young generals.

He never wanted any particular person, and Wang Yulou himself did not attain enlightenment through his own special abilities. He got to where he is today because he did things well and created value.

Just as he said when he used Gu Qiyuan's intelligence to demonstrate his value—his value lies in the loss cost of the Immortal Alliance replacing him, and will gradually increase as he becomes more deeply involved in the historical process of the Immortal Alliance.

To those who don't understand, this might just be a casual remark from an 'information broker,' but to the Golden Core Immortals of the Immortal Alliance, it was undoubtedly the beginning of Wang Yulou's breakthrough to the Golden Core stage.

The Golden Core stage is not something that can be achieved simply by cultivating to that level. Even if someone is as strong as a wild elephant, once they reach the Golden Core stage, they will surely die if a Celestial Venerable intervenes.

This is a complex and lengthy process, but of course, the result is extraordinary—to be revered throughout the world and to attain endless longevity.

However, for ordinary cultivators like Yun Da from the Western Sea Immortal City, the Golden Core and all that was still too far away.

As a pawn in Cui Baihao's scheme to control the West Sea, Yun Da served as the deputy captain of the fourth dike protection team in the West Sea.

The captain of the fourth dike protection team was an old cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage, who had not yet developed any supernatural powers.

The reason why it is said that it is easy for senior Foundation Establishment cultivators to open the Purple Mansion is because those who can cultivate supernatural powers are either not lacking in resources or have extraordinary talents; they are all extraordinary cultivators.

Under Wang Yulou's methods of reshaping the interests of the Western Sea, the captain of the Fourth Dike Protection Team, who belonged to the Western Sea Dike defense system of the old Shenguang era, was transferred to Chongxian Prefecture.

Yun Da, with his mid-Foundation Establishment cultivation, was promoted to captain of the fourth dike protection team.

However, the situation is different today.

On the West Seawall, Yun Da was accompanying Mo Yunshu to reorganize the Fourth Seawall Protection Team.

The struggles of cultivators truly depend heavily on opportunity. With Han Song charging forward to offer his loyalty and Wang Yulou reshaping the Western Sea, Yun Shu finally got her chance.

The war between the Immortal Alliance and the Immortal Kingdom is an unresolved matter, and Wang Yulou cannot openly prepare for it, but the Western Sea needs to make arrangements first.

Just as the Immortal Alliance empowers lower-level cultivators to encourage them to take on more responsibility, Wang Yulou's plan for the Western Sea also aims to empower lower-level cultivators.

This aligns with Mo Yunshu's long-held pursuit, only her level hasn't yet reached that of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is concerned with efficiency that can never be fully realized and the unpredictable nature of human nature. What he seeks to achieve by regulating the six states is nothing more than to make the Immortal Alliance forever great.

Mo Yunshu could only see changes at the practical level; in the end, she was still a minor repairman.

"In other words, the fifteen West Sea dike protection teams will be disbanded and replaced by ten second-tier West Sea dike towns."

The fifteen outposts will be further expanded to twenty forward fortresses, using a pioneering approach to maintain the Western Sea Immortal City's awareness of the movements of the Western Sea monsters.

After the reform, the original West Sea Dike Protection Team cultivators can choose to serve in the forward fortress.

The criteria for recognizing combat merits at the forward fortress differ from those of the War Merit Court, with the addition of a new category for investigating and recognizing combat merits.

In other words, after investigating the movements of the monsters in the Western Sea, you can gain an extra amount of merit in addition to killing the monsters, depending on the importance of the investigation results.

The more dangerous the place, the more opportunities there are. The Immortal City has no shortage of cultivators who want to advance further. Think it over yourselves.

As her status rose, Mo Yunshu became even more depressed.

She used to think that independent cultivators should be treated as equals to cultivators from major clans and sects, since independent cultivators are also human beings.

But after she became a core figure in Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's forces in the Western Sea, she discovered that there seemed to be too many cultivators in the Western Sea.

There will never be a shortage of rogue cultivators looking for opportunities in the West Sea; for every thousand who die, another thousand can be quickly replenished from Wunan Prefecture.

The idea that "if you don't do it, someone else will" is both cruel and realistic.

When Mo Yunshu was a member of the "Gan" group, she felt inequality. When she became a member of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's sect and took charge of the reform of the Western Sea, she found that cost control was a huge problem.

If she fails to control costs during the restructuring process, she will become the price to pay, a stepping stone for others to climb the corporate ladder.

Even her ancestor would intervene, because her position was not obtained by her own will, but rather an extension of Han Song Zhenren's interests.
These events, for Mo Yunshu, have somewhat 'ruined her original aspirations'.

Yes, just like when Wang Yulou arrived.
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The jade pendant is making its difficult progress.

Black chains wrapped around its body, and the power of its Dharma body fought against it with all its might. Gray light and black aura collided and exploded into vortexes of nothingness around the pendant.

The strange rocks on the ground seemed to have a life of their own; sensing the arrival of the jade pendant, they immediately became more agitated and increased the intensity of the black aura they were releasing.

However, Huanpei is, after all, a powerful top-tier demon god. If we define strength according to the new cultivation world, it would be a true "Golden Immortal".

With the blessing of the precious pill, the jade pendant encountered no accidents and arrived directly in front of the Wuji Dao Master.

Lying at the feet of the Dao Lord of Wuji, under the Dao Lord's divine protection, Huanpei could finally relax a little.

"Master, Bifang and Qingrui have most likely joined forces; they've been working together the whole time."

This is true. The cooperation between Qingrui and Bifang can even be traced back to Shenguang. When Shenguang attained enlightenment, Bifang provided support, and Qingrui provided the relevant methods.

Then came the scene of Mangxiang attaining enlightenment, with Qingrui and Bifang performing as they walked forward.

"By analyzing the situation in the world, we can determine that Qingrui has something to ask of Bifang. Bifang's initiative to change its methods corresponds to its need to extend its stable period, either because it is confident or because there is something wrong with its state."

However, we initiated the war between the Immortal Realm and the Immortal Alliance, which revealed that Bi Fang and Qing Rui were cooperating, but in doing so, we interfered with their cooperation... Troublesome.”

This is speculation, because the war against the Immortal Extinction Domain was initiated by the intervention of the Outer Heavens. After Qingrui's transformation, the purpose of the probe was disrupted and rendered useless by Mangxiang's defection...

Therefore, it is difficult to assess whether Mang Xiang defected.

"I see, so their probing was brilliant... How ingenious."

However, whatever schemes Qingrui and Bifang may have, when everyone joins forces to change the rules of the universe, everything will enter a new phase.

"Understood, Master. I understand that Xiao Hu is acting like a mad dog right now, hahaha."

Clearly, once Xiaohu loses its core base and its latent value in the wider world, it is transforming from a key central player into a mere tool in the eyes of the outer world.

A mad dog, huh?

Clearly, Tianwaitian is preparing to unleash its dogs indiscriminately...

(End of this chapter)