Shangyuque

Chapter 276 The Water Venerable glances sideways, the green mountains change color, the Rakshasa clenches his fist, and the Jade Palace tests its pressure!
Wang Yulou certainly knew whether the fourth faction could support its own path to the Golden Core stage.

At the level of mutual protection of interests within the faction, the core figures of the faction, represented by Luosha and Jinguyuan, need to provide support to Wang Yulou, who is being suppressed by Qingrui.

However, this support is inseparable from the current state of the fourth faction, which is a fact that cannot be ignored.

Dong Luoche's proposed direction is to combine Wang Yulou's golden elixir, the counterattack against Qingrui, and the fourth faction's efforts to consolidate its will. This approach is sound.

However, Dongluoche's support was actually quite limited. The improvement in his cultivation level only gave Wang Yulou a ticket to enter the Golden Core stage. Wang Yulou would still have to pay the price in the future. What Dongluoche wanted was for Wang Yulou to challenge the existing structure of the Immortal Alliance and bring about change for him.

Yuehua had a clear understanding of Wang Yulou's ambitions and the situation within the Immortal Alliance, so her reminder was not an exaggeration. Wang Yulou needed to mobilize the Fourth Faction, but he couldn't rely solely on the Fourth Faction—it wasn't enough.

But Xiao Wang never expected that Yuehua, who looked extremely anthropomorphic with thick eyebrows and big eyes, would suddenly reveal her identity as a being from the Outer Heaven.

Of course, of course, Yuehua's words had many implications, and she didn't give a definitive answer. But, well, Xiao Wang isn't stupid.

"Immortal Venerable, what is the Outer Heavens? I don't know."

Wang Yulou asked with a blank expression, looking utterly confused.

Sister-in-law, don't talk about the Outer Heaven. That's something that top-tier Golden Core cultivators like Qingrui worry about and gamble on. Wang Yulou doesn't think he can leap to the level of the Battle Basket Society, Bifang, Qingrui, or the Outer Heaven in one step.

Moreover, what Yuehua said may not be true.

As the most outstanding genius in the world, Xiao Wang has been the subject of numerous rumors, not just a few, but a vast number, that he is the reincarnation of a powerful being, the lover of a powerful being, or the biological son of a powerful being.

Therefore, given that Wang Yulou was unsure of what exactly was going on in the Outer Heavens and what possibility Yuehua's probing was referring to, feigning ignorance was the best option.

"Hahaha." Yuehua laughed with a hint of mockery.

Her smile, a combination of her goddess-like grace and the horrifying black, rotting flesh and blood on her face, made her look extremely eerie.

This may also be a direction for the development of great cultivators. The concept of human beings exists based on a certain dimension, but the immortals who are on the path of transcendence and supremacy have already developed their own different paths.

Are they even human?

No need to think about it, of course not.

The concepts of short-lived species and long-lived species are completely different, the concepts of ants and giant beasts are completely different, and the concepts of calamity ashes and those who fight to cross the great calamity are completely different.

Yuehua is certainly not human. She calls herself Yuehua and cultivates by storing the shadows of the universe and stars, adjusting the power of star orbits, and creating a wondrous cloud of infinitely changing magic.

This level of existence is the true Immortal Venerable, far superior to those like Qiu Mile and Mang Xiang who, despite attaining enlightenment, still cannot be free.

"Wang Yulou, I am a disciple of the inner sect of Tianwaitian. Tianwaitian has not disappeared; it is just waiting for an opportunity in the dark."

Even within the Immortal Alliance, the power of the Outer Heavens is not weak. If you can gain our support in addition to the support of the Fourth Faction,

Your Golden Core might even have a chance to be approved directly on the Immortal Assembly Platform!

You should know that Qiu Mile's golden elixir depends on Qingrui's mood.

The Golden Elixir, approved by the Council of Immortals, will still be a difficult process that will take a long time.

While everyone is making things difficult for you, they are actually treating you as an equal.

This is a completely different path; you are a smart man, Wang Yulou.

Open hand, royal flush!
The Heavenly Realm that created the Cave Heaven Method did not disappear, but was waiting for an opportunity.

So, what opportunity are they waiting for?
Wang Yulou felt immense pressure just from thinking about this problem for a moment.

However, it is ultimately too far away. If the Outer Heavens have something to ask for, it must be a higher level existence, not the Lesser Immortal Venerable Wang Yulou. This is inevitable and determined by the long-term planning and investment of the Outer Heavens.

In other words, when a former top power systematically goes into hiding and spends tens of thousands of years crafting a grand conspiracy, its ambitions must be enormous.

When one makes a move, one seeks merit and victory, and the prey must be at least at the Golden Immortal level or the top Immortal Venerable level.

This is why Wang Yulou believed that the conspiracy of the Outer Heaven was far removed from him—there was no need to be frightened by distant fears, and to be overly cautious without discerning anything, which would ultimately lead to the absurdity of "dying as soon as you step out the door."

In layman's terms, it means that practitioners don't need to worry unnecessarily. Only by living through the present can we have a future, and we should dialectically distinguish and deal with future matters.

"You jest, Immortal Venerable. The Outer Heavens have been extinct for so many years, so please stop testing me, hahaha." Wang Yulou continued to play dumb.

Mingming Yuehua's words were reasonable and well-founded, but Xiao Wang interpreted them as a test. In reality, it was Wang Yulou who was the one truly testing Yuehua.

Given the current direction of the internal situation within the Immortal Alliance, Wang Yulou was certain that he would most likely be unable to escape collusion with Tianwaitian, but Yuehua's sincerity was far from sufficient!

Explode, keep exploding.

With a gentle tap, the cosmic stars within the Moon Goddess Palace began to rotate and change.

These cosmic star shadows hanging in the Moon Goddess Palace are actually part of the Moon Goddess Palace's grand formation. Their rotation and changes passively affect the existence within the formation.

Although Wang Yulou was a Quasi-Immortal Venerable of the Immortal Alliance, his strength was... Therefore, under the great power of Moonflower Immortal Venerable, Wang Yulou even felt a sense of bewilderment and involuntary dizziness.

When he awoke from his dizziness, a curtain-like void wall appeared on the south side of the Moon Goddess Palace, and on the wall was a scene of Qiu Maitreya attaining enlightenment in the Western Sea.

"The Golden Elixir is no longer what it originally was. Over the millennia, the development of the Purple Mansion Method has also been completely different from its original form."

The difference between the Purple Mansion and the Golden Core lies only in the restrictions imposed on them by the rules of the universe.

One cannot truly achieve immortality in the Purple Palace, but one is subject to fewer restrictions.

The Golden Elixir seems to grant immortality, but it also imposes greater limitations.

Those whose power level is limited to the Purple Mansion may feign freedom, but they will eventually die.

Once you reach the Golden Core level of power, it might be more difficult to withstand lightning tribulations, but there will be no limitation on improving your own strength.

The attainment of the Dao by Qiu Maitreya was so simple that it shed tears of joy.

But the price is your Western Sea, Jade Pavilion, don't you hate it?

In the projection of the Immortal Venerable's secret technique, the Western Sea was transformed into an endless dead zone under the divine power of the Supreme Dao Sword that transcends the limits of emptiness.

Wang Yulou's businesses in the West Sea, such as the Fighting Arena and the West Sea First Auction House, were not even affected in any way.

The ultimate sword that transcends the extreme and breaks through the void kills only.
The moonlight projection was silent, and as Wang Yulou watched the silent wave of death, his breathing slowed down.

How could I not hate it?

The Immortal Venerable didn't care because too many things were insignificant in the real game.

But if someone destroys your core base and you still don't care, that's just stupid!
Of course he hated it, but hatred was useless. Simple anger could not solve the problem. Wang Yulou's opponent was never a specific Qingrui or Qiu Mile, but the system of advancement in the cultivation world that trapped him.

If you can't climb up, all your ambitions are just a joke!
"How can it be my West Sea? That belongs to the Immortal Alliance's West Sea."

Without the consent of the Celestial Terrace, Qiu Mile ate the Golden Elixir of the Western Sea without authorization. His despicable act is beyond description!
By committing such a grave crime, he has made enemies of most of the Immortal Venerables of the Immortal Alliance!
The chaotic era has only just begun; the laws of the Immortal Alliance should not be trampled upon so easily!

Wang Yulou still wouldn't take the bait. Yuehua was too good at pretending; he didn't dare to trust her easily.

Mutual trust is very difficult to achieve. Yuehua's so-called olive branch was just a test. How could Wang Yulou dare to accept it so easily?
The Western Sea is, of course, Wang Yulou's Western Sea. It seems that most of the benefits go to the Immortal Alliance, and a small portion goes to Wang Yulou. However, other forces and sects also follow the model of sharing the profits with the Immortal Alliance.

In fact, in everyone's eyes, the Western Sea was Wang Yulou's territory.

"The alliance between Qingrui and Bifang corresponds to the game between top-level immortals, and Qiu Mile's attainment of enlightenment is part of this game."

"Yu Lou, you're being naive to think you can resolve this through the Immortal Assembly." Yue Hua exposed Wang Yu Lou's bluff.

You can't count on Qunsentai!

Come on, choose the Heaven Beyond the Heavens, choose the Heaven Beyond the Heavens!

The game is not over yet, and every faction needs new blood. Wang Yulou has proven his worth, but he has fallen into his lowest point.

Now is the perfect time for Tianwaitian to buy him at rock-bottom prices.

"It's all up to human effort. I plan to go to Lotus Immortal City first and ask Immortal Venerable Qingrui for an explanation."

He still refused. Wang Yulou understood all too well that in his current situation, cheap allies outside the Immortal Alliance were meaningless, and powerful reinforcements within the Immortal Alliance were unlikely to actually step in to help him fight for Qingrui.

A relationship that can only add to what's already good; you can't rely on it.

If the invitation from Yuehua, a disciple of the inner sect of the Heavenly Outer Heaven, is true, then it is his only chance under the current circumstances.

But the current situation is that he cannot easily join Tianwaitian.

It wasn't that he was waiting for a high price; rather, Wang Yulou had no cards to play—if he went, he'd be nothing but cattle!
In theory, Wang Yulou could further develop his own value in the future, thereby gaining room to compete with Tianwaitian, but it would be better not to be so passive from the beginning.

Therefore, even if it might be the right choice, Wang Yulou couldn't make it immediately or appear too eager.

On the contrary, only by first putting the Rakshasa in a difficult position can the current situation be revitalized.

Either Wang Yulou dies and the fourth faction perishes, or the Rakshasa must charge for Wang Yulou.

"You still don't believe me, Wang Yulou."

On the Immortals Platform, we from the Outer Heavens have three votes, and we can secretly influence four or five more.

"If you don't join Tianwaitian, you won't get these tickets." Yuehua finally stopped pretending.

It's clear that if Wang Yulou wants to pass the Golden Elixir Examination at the Immortal Ascension Platform, he must join the Outer Heaven.

The moonlight's intensity was completely unlike anything seen before.

"Aren't you afraid of Water Venerable and Senior Cangshan?" Wang Yulou asked, frowning.

If the Outer Heavens exist, they will inevitably be resisted by the top Golden Core cultivators of the Great Heaven and Earth. The risk of such resistance is far greater than the value of winning over a Wang Yulou.

The moonlight was so intense that it seemed almost insane.

"Stop pretending. You know, Wang Yulou, this is an era of changing order in the world."

The order within the Immortal Alliance also changes along with the changes in the order of the greater world.

The old and new forces are alternating, but this has nothing to do with ordinary Golden Core Immortals.

The so-called fourth faction of the Immortal Alliance is a joke in the face of a real storm.

If you want to establish yourself, you need to choose the right side.

Shuizun is certainly a good mountain, and Cangshan and Dedingwang are also strong enough, but would you choose them?

Only by following us at Tianwaitian can you eat the fattest meat.

I've invited you time and time again, and you've avoided answering time and time again. Aren't you just trying to sell yourself to someone for a higher price?

But don't you even consider how much value you still have?

A stable situation offers no opportunity for latecomers, while the changing of order opens up the possibility of advancement. However, even though it is an opportunity to climb, the expected returns from different choices are vastly different.

Choosing an existing, overt camp will inevitably yield less benefits than joining the seemingly powerful but ultimately disruptive Tianwaitian.

After all, the Outer Heavens, even within the Immortal Alliance alone, can influence so many Immortal Venerables.
What about the other forces in the world?

Yuehua dared to speak out because she was certain that Wang Yulou was not a fool.

Xiao Wang is not only not stupid, but also very ambitious.

Because of his wisdom and his ambition, he will inevitably choose the Heavenly Realm!

However, Yuehua could not accept being kept in limbo by Wang Yulou for too long. In that case, even if Wang Yulou managed to enter the Outer Heaven after all the negotiations, it would be because she had messed things up.

That's why she kept pressing him, hoping to force Wang Yulou to choose sides as soon as possible.

Seeing that Wang Yulou remained silent, Yuehua continued to bewitch him.

"Come on, join our Heavenly Realm, and your Golden Core will surely be formed!"

As you know, the Purple Mansion is a consumable resource in chaotic times.

Only those who achieve the Golden Core stage are somewhat qualified to share in the opportunities of this era.

Actually, no. If the rules of heaven and earth were to change, even those with a Golden Core cultivation period of less than 30,000 years might face danger.
How could the schemes of a top-tier immortal venerable be allowed to be shared by so many people?
The allure of the Dao Fruit, the pressure of the outer heavens, and the uncertainty of the road ahead.

A strange impulse stirred within Wang Yulou.

If you agree to her request, agree to her request, and you can become a Golden Core cultivator!
This temptation has nothing to do with a lack of mental fortitude; it's simply because the Dao Fruit is so important that countless people in the Purple Palace pursue it their entire lives, yet ultimately fail to attain it.

The opportunity that everyone had been dreaming of was now right in front of Wang Yulou.

Reach out, choose it, and your destiny will soar to greater heights and farther horizons.

With the support of the Fourth Faction and the Heavenly Realm, he could be sent to the Immortal Platform to attain the Golden Core and ascend to the position of a true Immortal Venerable.

Isn't this just like asking a tiger for its skin?

When has Wang Yulou ever been afraid of negotiating with a tiger?
However, after a long silence, Wang Yulou made another choice.

"The Immortal Alliance nurtured me; I am a cultivator of the Immortal Alliance."

The true test of whether a person is a hero is not the ninety-nine choices they make, but that crucial one.

Han Xin dared to crawl between someone's legs, and he was able to do so. This was not because Han Xin was cowardly, but because he possessed true courage.

But Da Yong can't let Wang Yulou achieve enlightenment. If he can't reach the other side, will he really not regret it?

There was no answer, but the fact was that Wang Yulou once again refused Yuehua's invitation and Chengdao's invitation.

This left Yuehua bewildered and confused; she couldn't understand it.

That is the Dao Fruit, that is the Dao Fruit, that is the Golden Core position, that is the Immortal Venerable position!

"Are you crazy?" Yuehua's voice was chilling.

A chill in the physical sense, the Immortal Venerable's aura pressed down on Wang Yulou like a mountain.

"No, I just prefer to believe in the Immortal Alliance."

Fellow Daoist Yuehua, if the Outer Heavens were truly that powerful, would they have remained hidden in the shadows for so long?

Wang Yulou calmly replied, refusing the temptation of the Dao Fruit. It wasn't that he was stupid or crazy, but that he knew what he wanted.

Why did Yuehua block his way to see him?
Because Yuehua knew that Wang Yulou had room for maneuver, even without the support of Tianwaitian, Wang Yulou still had room for maneuver.

The possibility of an unresolved issue remained, and Wang Yulou dared to take a gamble because he was confident of winning.

Therefore, there's really no need to rush into accepting the invitation from the Outer Heavens or the allure of the Dao Fruit.

Shenguang attained enlightenment early, but was humiliated and treated like a dog.

When the monstrous elephant attained enlightenment, its power was awe-inspiring, but it was ultimately defeated and forced to flee to the Immortal Kingdom.

Attaining enlightenment is only the beginning. The battles and struggles among the immortals have never ceased, spanning both periods of stability and times of chaos.

In Wang Yulou's view, one must prove the Golden Elixir, but one cannot only prove the Golden Elixir. Otherwise, even if one achieves the Dao, one will still be regarded as a second Shenguang.

The Golden Core is formed by condensing the will of the Fourth School. However, once the will of the Fourth School is condensed and helps Wang Yulou achieve the Golden Core, Wang Yulou will lose a great deal due to the special nature of his foundation for attaining enlightenment.

Therefore, he must fight for survival and create more possibilities through strategic maneuvering.

Having played chess for so many years, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is already a very skilled chess player.

The chessboard of the vast world does not bear the black and white of Go, but the ambition of the eternal pride.

Wang Yulou doesn't need to slay the dragon; he only needs to stir things up, and naturally, someone will see the opportunity and rush in!

This brings us back to the true path of attaining the Golden Elixir—seizing the transformation.

Xiaoyu said that the immortals feared change the most, and Jinshan said that achieving enlightenment requires change. They were both right.

Change brings possibilities. Wang Yulou's entry into Lotus Immortal City was a desperate act that forced new changes into the Immortal Alliance's situation.

It seems a bit tragic, and it would be better to just lie down and get the Golden Core, but who has ever had a smooth path to enlightenment?
Impossible. Anyone who comes after in any era will face the strangulation of the old Dengs.

Gambling doesn't guarantee a win, but not gambling will certainly lead to ruin.

Wang Yulou had struggled for so long, not to become ashes in the calamity.

"You think you're the only smart one? The Water Venerable hasn't made a move in 20,000 years. Does that mean the Water Venerable is weak?"
"In this vast world, the only truly top-tier forces are those that have the confidence to wait until the very end to make their move!" Yuehua said coldly.

Wang Yulou said he could hedge his bets on both ends.

"If the Outer Heavens are so top-tier, what would be the point of having me there?"

If the Heavenly Realm is strong, then there is no need for me, Wang Yulou.

If the Outer Heavens are weak and need me, Wang Yulou, then there's no need for me to join.

"Get lost. You're a smart man. You can fool me by pretending to be stupid, but don't fool yourself too."

Wang Yulou, you will come back to find me.

Xiao Wang didn't say anything, he just bowed and said goodbye to Yuehua Blessed Land.

Given her condition, what could Wang Yulou possibly say?

Ultimately, Yuehua's confidence stemmed from her clear understanding—Wang Yulou needed Tianwaitian, desperately needed it.

The weakest link in the fourth faction, the weakest among all the immortals in the Immortal Alliance, has not even achieved enlightenment yet.

For Wang Yulou, this special status meant that the olive branch from Tianwaitian was a form of salvation.

Considering Wang Yulou's decent abilities, he is indeed worth recruiting by Tianwaitian—the old forces also need to absorb new blood, and the title of the number one genius of Tianwaitian is not unfounded.

Losing badly is not a problem. Tianwaitian has no shortage of resources to support Xiaodeng. Wang Yulou lost badly, and Yuehua invited him, which shows that Tianwaitian wants to "buy at the bottom".

This should have been a happy occasion for both parties, but Wang Yulou just wouldn't agree.

In the empty Moon Goddess Palace, Yuehua sighed.

To resist the temptation of the Dao Fruit—that takes true immortality! This is difficult.
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Whether or not one can resist the allure of the Dao Fruit is hard to say; Wang Yulou regretted it as soon as he left the Moonlit Blessed Land.

Little Fish is waiting above the Moonflower Sect.

Even if Xiaoyu didn't come, Wang Yulou knew that if he lost the bet and died, a bunch of people would die with him.

The appearance of the small fish made this potential danger more directly visible to Wang Yulou.

Is sticking to your own strategy really the right thing to do?

No one could give him an answer. At his level, his path to enlightenment couldn't be achieved through anyone's promises.

The cakes from Moonlight and Heavenly Realm look delicious, but they're useless if you can't defeat Rakshasa. So in the end, Wang Yulou still has to charge in and force Rakshasa to the point of no return.

The young geniuses exchanged a glance, and Wang Yulou immediately disappeared into the Blessed Land of Dripping Water.

“You shouldn’t have come,” Wang Yulou said.

In the Drip Heaven Palace, after withstanding the pressure from the moonlight, Wang Yulou now faces the pressure from Little Fish Immortal Venerable. He can even guess Little Fish's thoughts.

"Husband, you shouldn't have come!"
Losing your core base is dangerous, but Rakshasa and Golden Valley Garden will need to compensate you elsewhere.

Even if the fourth faction doesn't turn against Qingrui, there's still a lot of room for maneuver.

Moreover, since we are Daoist partners, I will certainly fully support you in achieving the Golden Core stage after we establish our sect in the new land of the Immortal Extinction Domain.

Lotus Immortal City is now the biggest trap in the world. Qingrui, that bastard, is sticking her butt out and twisting and turning, attracting others to sleep with her, while Bifang is secretly preparing to set her up.

Going there is truly unwise of you!

Husbands and wives are like birds in the same forest; when disaster strikes, they fly away separately. Perhaps Xiaoyu is not an ordinary woman, or perhaps, as she said, Wang Yulou is not truly facing a great calamity.

However, there is no definitive conclusion, because everyone is playing a game in the undecided future, and changes can happen at any time.

"Hahaha, your analogy is interesting, so interesting! Don't tell anyone else about it when you get out."

However, I do need to force Rakshasa to take the stage. The situation between Qingrui and Bifang will not have a result in the short term unless a top-level immortal venerable enters the fray.

Only by escalating the conflict can I seize the opportunity as quickly as possible and strive for enlightenment.

Wang Yulou's thinking was very clear. The current situation was that the internal conflicts of the Immortal Alliance and the internal conflicts of the Great World were intertwined. Wang Yulou's demands were practical, which was to achieve the Golden Core through the resolution of the Immortal Assembly.

To achieve this goal, he cannot only mobilize the power within the Immortal Alliance; the top Immortal Venerables of the Great Heaven and Earth can also be leveraged.

Yuehua's level is still extremely high. The time scale for the game between top immortals is too long. Therefore, Wang Yulou needs to accelerate the changes and development and intensify the contradictions more decisively.

Any kind of change is acceptable—provided you don't die. As long as there are changes, there will be no shortage of geniuses who dare to enter the fray.

Wang Yulou's small-scale actions cannot determine the final outcome of the grand game at the top level, but he can stir up greater waves by creating new dimensions of change.

It is about grasping the time window and opportunity window, grasping the rhythm, grasping internal and external contradictions, and grasping changes.

Only after considering all the dimensions can Wang Yulou possibly obtain his own Golden Core Dao Fruit.

Such a golden elixir is difficult to attain, but it is likely to be of higher quality than the so-called Divine Light Immortal Venerable.

The legendary divine light that established the Western Sea was just for fun; the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable who could still achieve a Golden Core even after losing the entire Western Sea was the true Immortal Venerable~
"Strive for the Dao Fruit, strive for the Dao Fruit, have you forgotten my previous reminder?"
When you bet enough, winning less is losing. Those potential losses that you invisibly erode, even if they don't manifest immediately, will eventually materialize in the future.

There is indeed an opportunity now, but can you really seize it?
My lord, don't gamble everything.

"Weihai, we can afford to lose!"

The little fish earnestly advised him.

It was exactly the situation she described: Wang Yulou had made a desperate gamble, and if it failed, he would die.

In fact, it was even close to the situation where, in desperation, they went on the field barefoot.

Of course, even though Wang Yulou lost, his eagerness to leave the game was largely due to the window of opportunity and time.

Proving the Way is difficult, very difficult, because of the opportunity. Once this point is missed, there may be no more opportunities!
Even if it exists, how long would it take to arrive?

Wang Yulou had to carefully consider whether this was his only chance in this life.

That's why he rushed forward so resolutely.

"My wife, there's no need to say anything. I understand. I understand everything."

Enlightenment is not a process; it is not a process.

Mang Xiang had been trying to achieve the Golden Elixir for decades, but the most crucial moment came just before Qing Rui agreed to support him in achieving it.

There is no better time, and the future may bring turbulent changes, so I must try to get ashore as soon as possible.

Every cultivator who pursues the Dao will inevitably face countless pressures before reaching the Golden Core stage.

I've made up my mind; even if it means death, I will keep going.

A cultivator at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm often needs to go through many hardships and dangers to reach the pinnacle of the Purple Mansion realm.

But when they attain enlightenment, the pressure they face is completely different from what they have faced before—a new pressure that is higher and more difficult in a dimensional sense.

Those old immortals don't welcome the new immortal venerable one. How many peak Purple Mansion cultivators were full of ambition when they went to prove their Golden Core?
But most people will only die and disappear in the end!
Don't come up here!

Qiu Mile cried, lamenting that the Heavenly Tribulation was so weak, yet it had held him back for nearly ten thousand years.

But was it really a heavenly tribulation that stopped Qiu Mile?
Those who practice Qi cultivation do not understand the rules. After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, they begin to feel the limitations of the rules and need to actively adapt to the changes in the rules in their Purple Mansion.

The Immortal Venerable is an existence that stands above the rules, an existence that reaps the rewards of heaven and earth.

However, the output of heaven and earth is limited in the absolute dimension of time; the more harvesters there are, the less the average output will be.

This is the fundamental contradiction—the newcomers get an extra bite, while the veterans get an extra bite.

It's not even a matter of resources. Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment depend on resources, while Purple Mansion and Immortal Venerable are vying for the right to allocate them.

The resources of heaven and earth are infinite for an individual; it is the difference in their distribution that creates inequality.

The claim that the sovereign eats a lot, or that the Bifang eats a lot, is meaningless—there has never been a sovereign in the Great Heaven and Earth, and there has only ever been one Bifang.

This kind of competition is not fair to newcomers at all. But if the Dao Fruit can be obtained so easily, why should the Golden Core be high in the Nine Heavens as an Immortal Venerable?

No matter how difficult the situation, Wang Yulou has no intention of backing down.

He didn't believe that the others in the Immortal Alliance wouldn't have any complaints about Qingrui and Bifang playing these games.

He didn't believe that Rakshasa would dare to lose the Fourth Faction after losing the Immortal Extinction Domain. If it did, what right would it have to be a top-tier Immortal Venerable?

He didn't believe that Qingrui would really dare to be bound to Bifang until death, and would directly kill him and betray the Immortal Alliance!
Let's gamble, it's a coward's game. I, Wang Yulou, will risk my worthless life to bring possibilities and changes to you fellow Daoists.

Let's see if I die first, or if new possibilities and changes, enough to sway even the most powerful immortals, will appear first!
When one is on the verge of attaining the Golden Core stage in cultivation, strength, combat ability, and cultivation level become insignificant. The true essence of cultivation lies in the mysterious and profound changes that have no real-world basis.

You can't see it, but the top Golden Core cultivators of the Great Heaven and Earth only see this!
"Death? Do you think your death is just a matter for you alone?"

A mere peak Purple Mansion cultivator has stirred up trouble within the Immortal Alliance. Others won't understand the bitterness of losing your base in the Western Sea; they'll only think you're meddling!

Qiu Maitreya's enlightenment won't affect the overall situation; it's your deliberate escalation of the situation that will provoke resentment!

Xiaoyu's reminder was correct, because that's exactly what Wang Yulou intended to do.

If the overall situation is unfavorable to me, what good is it to me?
I am the big picture!

"Water Venerable, Cangshan, and Rakshasa won't care, and I won't care about the others who do!"

If you're worried about this and that, you might get killed by a passing immortal fighting when you go out. Even if you do nothing, the entire world might be devoured by the demons from beyond the realm in an instant.

There's nothing to be afraid of, just charge in and it'll be over.

Without an unwavering Daoist heart, what's the point of cultivating immortality?

Sensing Wang Yulou's unwavering resolve, Xiaoyu helplessly turned her head to look at the gate of the Dripping Water Heaven Palace.

She pointed to the patch of sky and earth beneath the dripping water and said.

"My lord, all living beings are but mayflies in the vastness of the universe, and those who cultivate are merely those who climb the ladder of life."

I must warn you, you may have been blinded by the allure of the Dao, and you may be walking down a dead end!

What is true and false? What do the people in the grotto know?

Ants are merely toys for the immortals, but whose toy is Wang Yulou?

The bet between Bifang and Boluo Society remains unresolved. Qingrui, with her large buttocks sticking out, seduces Shabi, while the allure of the Dao Fruit urges Wang Yulou to make his move.

Is this really the right path?

The little fish's reminder was correct; there was no problem at all.

Even with Wang Yulou's composure, he was speechless for a moment before speaking.

"It's not a dead end, there is never a dead end, there are only losers."

"As long as I can win, I won't die!"

"If the risk of a top-tier Golden Core battle overflows even slightly, you will face certain death."

Even if Qingrui doesn't kill you, other beings might try to kill you to muddy the waters and force Luosha Chong to attack!

"What do you mean by muddying the waters? There are no muddy waters in Wunan Prefecture. Everything is open and aboveboard. Countless eyes are watching from above."

"The old man with the winnowing basket, Yin Zheng, has arrived. He is especially skilled in the art of concealment."

"My lord, there are countless beings even more skilled in concealment than it. Those top-tier immortals who hide and never reveal themselves are the most terrifying—you have no idea what special, wondrous techniques they've cultivated!"

"So tell Rakshasa when it will come. If it doesn't come, I'll go to Lotus Immortal City and commit suicide!"

The conversation between the genius couple came to an end. They looked at each other, and Wang Yulou saw Xiaoyu's helplessness, while Xiaoyu understood Wang Yulou's determination.

In the world of cultivation, there will inevitably be times when you face situations where there is no 'best solution'.

Right now, there's no better solution.

Xiao Yu's idea is good, and Wang Yulou's idea is also good, but neither can guarantee victory.

"That old bastard Rakshasa didn't reply!"
However, Jin Guyuan suddenly summoned the Qunxiantai for a meeting. She's a damned old hag who's caused you to get into this situation.

But the opportunity for change eventually emerged. Come on, I'll take you with me.

Xiaoyu gritted her teeth with hatred whenever Jingu Garden was mentioned.

Wang Yulou's current predicament is all because Jingu Garden has given Qingrui the title of "the number one slut in the world".

As a result, she didn't have to pay any price; the weakest member of the fourth faction, Wang Yulou, became the price.
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On the Terrace of Immortals, the atmosphere was so intense it was on the verge of exploding.

The reason is none other than Qiu Mile.

"Qiu Maitreya attained the Golden Core stage and traversed the Immortal Alliance for five thousand years, yet he never did anything so outrageous. How dare it? Qingrui, you must give us an explanation!"
There's no room for bluffing about this. Today it's Qiu Mile, tomorrow it's Qian Mile, the day after it's Lian Mile—where is the law of the Immortal Alliance?

Upon entering Qunxiantai, Wang Yulou heard Jingu Garden interrogating Qingrui.

But he only sneered inwardly.

Screw you, it's all your fault for causing this mess.

Bi Fang and Qing Rui have formed an alliance, but Qing Rui only did it because you insulted her.

Now you're pretending to be concerned about the big picture. When you caused me to lose my base, did you ever think about the consequences your actions would have on the fourth faction?

There are many forms of struggle, but Jin Guyuan's insults towards Qingrui were truly outrageous—outrageous even the victim Wang Yulou had to admit. This is a fact that cannot be ignored.

However, Wang Yulou was unaware of the relationship between Jingu Garden and Shuizun, and naturally did not know that Shuizun was the one secretly causing trouble.

By stirring up trouble and causing the Fourth Faction and the Qingrui Faction to clash, and by instigating the unlucky Rakshasa to charge at the alliance of Bifang and Qingrui, the Water Venerable is truly ruthless.

"Jin Guyuan, what do you mean? What do you mean by 'Tomorrow Qian Mile'?"

"Why don't you explain yourself clearly!" Qingrui's tone was equally unfriendly.

It seems that Qingrui also harbors intense hatred for the Golden Valley Goddess who called her the number one bitch in the world.

Wang Yulou has also ended his threat to the Rakshasa. Since he no longer has a base of support and cannot use the current situation to achieve enlightenment, he will most likely just die sooner or later.

Because Wang Yulou threatened that "if I don't join the fray, I'll really die in Lotus Immortal City," Rakshasa had no choice but to start charging.

"Of course I can make things clear. Qian Cuihua, you started out as a prostitute and made your way up by selling your body."

Now that you've sold yourself to Bifang, what else could you be but the number one whore in the world?
You even call yourself Qingrui, how are you clear-headed?
Do you like lotus flowers?

The dirtier a person is, the more they like to emphasize how clean they are!

Qian Cuihua, you are a disgrace to the Golden Core realm, a troublemaker in the Immortal Alliance!

exploded!

Totally exploded!

It has to be a newcomer, and it has to be a newcomer who can organize the workplace.

As a top-tier Golden Core cultivator who had just joined the Immortal Alliance, Rakshasa showed Qingrui no mercy, revealing all of her secrets from tens of thousands of years ago.

This left Wang Yulou, Xiaoyu, and the other members of the Immortal Alliance who had reached the Golden Core stage utterly astonished.

Qingrui, whose real name is Qian Cuihua, was a brothel girl in the mortal world. Through her cultivation, she has come to this day and is honored as Qingrui.
Cuihua, cui matches qing, hua matches rui, they match perfectly.

These secrets, just like the past events of Qingxi Lane in the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's time, will be hidden if the Jade Palace becomes the supreme ruler in the future.

No immortal would like their information to be spread everywhere. Qingrui has kept her past well hidden and has given the conditions for keeping it confidential.

Now, with the mention of Rakshasa, many Immortal Venerables of the Immortal Platform are only now learning that Qingrui, one of the leaders of the Immortal Alliance, actually has such an interesting name as 'Qian Cuihua'.

As expected of a top-tier Golden Core cultivator, her transformation from Qian Cuihua to Qingrui Immortal Venerable, if recorded in a book, would definitely sell better than any book like "The Secret Record of Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's Cultivation".

"Rakshasa, do you really think you're something?"

"The affairs of the Immortal Alliance are none of your business, you demon immortal from the Immortal Destroyer Domain!"

When their leader was insulted, Tian She, the most troll in Qing Rui's faction, immediately spoke up to defend him.

However, those who act justly gain much support, while those who act unjustly find little. Qingrui's reckless actions, which led to Qiu Mile's death, offended everyone in the Immortal Alliance except for her own allies.

"Heavenly Serpent, shut your stinking mouth."

Qingrui is the number one whore in the world, and you are the two-headed dragon that Qingrui plays with between her legs.

"What are you yelling for? If you yell again, I'll kill you!" Immortal Venerable Yang Zhao spoke up!

The tension in Wang Yulou's heart finally eased considerably.

Yes, that's it. Cangshan still needs the stability of the Immortal Alliance.

Upon joining the Boluo Guild, Xiao Cang, as the goalkeeper, aimed to continue developing her skills.

However, for Cangshan to maintain the stability of the Immortal Alliance, it is absolutely impossible to seek stability by appeasing Qingrui.

The immortals are not mortals; such methods of ignoring facts and blindly maintaining stability will only lead to stronger backlash.

Therefore, joining the trend of youth team building and making it even more intense is the best choice for Cangshan.

If Qingrui runs away, she'll only be able to stand back-to-back with Bifang, which would mean the Immortal Alliance would revert to its original three factions, and Qingrui would be ostracized by other forces within the Immortal Kingdom—Cangshan and King Deding are allies.
"What do you mean by a two-headed dragon? It's a two-headed snake!"

Jin Guyuan glared at Yang Zhao, feeling extremely dissatisfied.

"Hahaha, very well, I originally intended to punish Qiu Mile for stealing my precious sword and forcibly obtaining the Golden Elixir."

Looking back now, it's unnecessary. Say whatever you want. Why should I have to consider the bigger picture when I'm being criticized?

Wang Yulou immediately realized that Qingrui seemed to want to back down a little.

What became of Cangshan? Was it the Rakshasa's stubbornness? Or was there some other reason?
Wang Yulou couldn't understand it, but there was no need to think about it. Things had already come to this point, so there was no need to worry about so many details; just focus on the main contradiction.

He strode confidently through the noisy Qunxiantai, and after a few steps, the Qunxiantai immediately fell silent.

Xihai is Xiao Wang's territory, and the victims have something to say!
Looking around, Wang Yulou could see the expressionless Jingu Garden, Donglai smiling at him, and Yang Zhao nodding slightly.
They seemed to be waiting for Wang Yulou to state his demands for compensation. From Wang Yulou's rapidly increasing cultivation level, everyone could tell that he wanted to attain the Golden Core stage.

The silence at this moment actually indicates that there is no consensus within the Immortal Alliance regarding Wang Yulou's Golden Elixir. Otherwise, the opposing voices might have become increasingly loud, or they might have clashed with the supporting voices.

However, Wang Yulou would not be led by the nose by others. Qingrui had ruined his West Sea, and he would remember it for the rest of his life!

Finally, after having a private conversation with several familiar immortals, Wang Yulou spoke up loudly.

"Seniors, the Supreme Sword of Exceeding Limits and Breaking Void has committed heinous crimes by killing hundreds of millions of mortals and hundreds of thousands of cultivators in the Western Sea."

Yu Lou suggested that the sword be melted down and refined, rendering its blade useless, as a warning to others!

At this point, on the Immortals Platform, the Water God glanced sideways, the green mountains changed color, and the Rakshasa clenched his fist.

The Golden Elixir?
No rush, let's test the pressure of the situation first!

"Senior Qingrui, you say that Qiu Mile stole the sword, but your sword is a celestial artifact."

With the power of a celestial artifact, suppressing a Purple Mansion is still a piece of cake.

Therefore, it wasn't a case of stealing a sword.

It is because the spirit of the Supreme Dao Sword that has betrayed you has caused you such great trouble.

This kind of artifact spirit is no ordinary artifact spirit; it must be forcefully suppressed!

(End of this chapter)