Shangyuque

Chapter 287 What Makes One an Immortal—Jade Palace Golden Elixir Chapter 2
In the outer heavens, the immortals of the Wuji Palace gathered, and it was time for their annual meeting.

Old Jin quietly sat on the edge, squeezing in with a bunch of outer disciples, pretending to be an old rascal.

The waters of the Immortal Alliance are as deep as the waters of the Outer Heavens.

There was no other way; the great cultivators were all powerful, and their battles against each other were extremely fierce.

Among the cultivators of the Outer Heavens, those in the Purple Mansion are controlled by the Dao Lord of Limitless, those in the Golden Core have some autonomy, and the stewards are the leadership.

The stewards of the Outer Heavens are all Golden Immortals.

Because of their strength, the Golden Immortals are able to gain a certain degree of leverage in their struggle against the Dao Lord of Limitless.

This is the core of the distinction between celestial immortals and golden immortals made by the winnowing basket.

For those aged 30,000 or 40,000 years, the specific way the lines are drawn is not important; the key is to distinguish the differences!
If the Outer Heavens truly still exist, then let the weak within be eliminated, and let the strong and the Lord of the Limitless Dao harbor disloyal thoughts.

In an era where celestial immortals are treated as cattle and horses, and golden immortals are revered immortals, the world will only become more stable.

Great power belongs to the strong, and those below pay the price. The rules of the cultivation world are reshaped, and correspondingly, the distribution of benefits is also reshaped.

The distribution of benefits in the Great Heaven and Earth has been reshaped. Does your Heaven Beyond Heaven want to follow suit?

After following him, will the Daoist Master Wuji still be able to laugh?
It can be said that the core of the change in the rules of the Great Heaven and Earth is the distinction between Celestial Immortals and Golden Immortals.

The top immortals and Bifang in the Boluo Association were winning, and they also shared some of the profits with Lao Deng, a powerful figure between Golden Immortal and Top Immortal.

The rules haven't changed yet, but the sword of Damocles is still hanging in the balance, and the threat is real.

Once everyone had arrived, the white-bearded general looked around and noticed that everyone's expressions were somewhat strange, so he sighed inwardly.

The turmoil on the Immortal Platform corresponds to a compromise reached between the Winnowing Basket Society and Bifang. This compromise is not a good thing for the cultivators of the Outer Heavens.
We're all eagerly waiting for the banquet to start, and then you suddenly tell me you're not planning to sit down at the table.
The Daoist Master's thoughts were too profound for White Beard to comprehend.

But it knew that it would eventually have to do things and obey the Lord of the Way.

"There is an important matter today: the request for Wang Yulou of the Immortal Alliance to join the Outer Heavens as a steward."

Jinshan could no longer hear what the white-bearded general said next.

It felt as if a bee demon had entered its mind, which was made of gold and stone.

It buzzed and buzzed incessantly.

What makes you, Wang Yulou, so special?

With the Golden Core complete, the Fourth Sect's position is secure, the Vice Alliance Leader will soon step down, and his own sect will be established.

Among Daoist couples, there are even beings at the level of Immortal Venerables.

You reaped the full benefits of the reforms, and you didn't miss out on any of the benefits of the era.

In the end, even if you win everything, it's not enough; you still want to come to the Outer Heavens to be a steward.

Bi Fang wins, you follow your Daoist partner and shout "Loyalty to the Immortal King," and follow Bi Fang to slaughter all the immortals.

If the old man with the winnowing basket wins, you'll follow the Rakshasa and the Immortal Alliance, shouting "Immortal Alliance loyalty!" and "Immortal Alliance team building winnowing basket!"

You win in the Heavenly Realm, sitting in the Wuji Palace shouting your loyalty to the Dao Lord, and following the Dao Lord to reap the remnants of the Great Heaven and Earth.

Is this what cultivating immortality is like?
Right?
Isn't this right?

It seems wrong that everyone—from top to bottom, from east to west, from north to south—is winning.
As a seasoned cultivator at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm, Lao Jin understood that the Immortal Venerable demanded change and was striving for future transformations.

But as a hidden agent, he remained in the shadows for so long that he ultimately lacked the experience of being part of the game.

Xiao Wang's ability to choose sides is certainly not a problem, otherwise how could he have won the opportunity to obtain the Golden Elixir?

Entering the game is dangerous, but entering the game can also lead to victory; that will never change.

What makes one an immortal?

In a sense, immortals are those who occupy the ultimate possibilities and enjoy the greatest benefits from change.

Just as you need to have the spirit of a great cultivator before you can become a great cultivator.

When Wang Yulou occupies a crucial position concerning the possibilities of the world, and when he reaps a bountiful harvest by following the direction of change, he naturally becomes a true immortal.

However, Jinshan is a complete idiot; he really thinks that taking sides is everything.

In fact, for Wang Yulou, taking sides was merely the foundation for entering the game.

How will things develop in the future? The struggle between the greatest talents of all time holds endless possibilities, so how can things proceed so easily?
Bi Fang is not an idiot, the old man with the winnowing basket is not an idiot, Tianwaitian is not an idiot, anyone could win.

Wang Yulou is positioned on three sides, seemingly very close to winning, but in reality, he only retains a tiny possibility of victory.

The specifics of how to turn possibilities into reality amidst a changing era and fierce clashes are quite complicated.

Throughout history, countless geniuses have vied for the Dao Fruit; who knows what the outcome will be?
Perhaps Qingrui will win in the end. That old vixen may seem unlucky lately, but she's just playing the victim.

When Qingrui wins, Xiao Wang and the immortals of the Fourth Faction will surely die a hundred times over.
"That's the situation. Rakshasa will become the fourth top-tier Golden Core cultivator in the Immortal Alliance in the future."

Wang Yulou's Eastern Pole Sect happens to be located next to the Rakshasa Immortal Kingdom of Rakshasa. He is quite important, so it is not too much for him to ask for a steward position.

Gentlemen, what are your opinions?

It's not too much, but it's a little excessive.

In other words, Wang Yulou's position as steward is up to him, depending on everyone's opinion.

As the master of Wuji Palace, Bai Xu conveyed the Dao Lord's message—that the Heavenly Realm, like the Heavenly Realm, should empower and benefit its internal heroes.

No matter how strong the Dao Lord of Wuji is, he still needs wings and subordinates to maintain his control and intervention over the situation of the world. Otherwise, he wouldn't have killed Huanpei to appease the public's anger.

"He doesn't deserve it!"

"The Donkey King is a steward? What kind of steward? A steward of the Donkey King's palace?"

"A steward of the Outer Heavens must be at least a Golden Immortal. If the Donkey King were to enter, it would only make the steward's position a joke!"

"He hasn't even achieved the Golden Core stage yet; he's just an outer disciple. I disagree!"

The deacons of Tianwaitian were criticizing her, but Yuehua kept her eyes downcast and remained silent.

Xiao Wang working as a butler would indeed lower the overall standard of a butler.

Perhaps, because of his weakness, Xiao Wang will again pledge allegiance to the Wuji Dao Master, just as he did when he was the vice leader, putting the other stewards in a relatively passive position.

But this makes making Moonflower difficult.

Listening to the dissenting opinions of the crowd, Lao Jin felt a mix of emotions, including worry and excitement, but his expression remained extremely heavy.

Who doesn't know that Tianwaitian is in cahoots with Wang Yulou?
After testing the opinions of the deacons, the decree of the Wuji Dao Master finally arrived.

“Wang Yulou can serve as a steward. He is Bifang’s pawn. Using him is related to my confrontation with Bifang.”

The Dao Lord's decree, the conflict between the Wuji and Wuji, and Bifang's chess pieces.
The cultivators looked at each other in bewilderment, and finally, even the deacons fell silent.

After all, only when the Dao Lord wins can everyone else win too!
In fact, Wang Yulou was a pawn of the Bifang sect, while Xiaoyu achieved Dao in the Immortal Kingdom, yet their territories were both located in the far east of the Dao Immortal Alliance—the Eastern Pole Sect.

What outsiders see is not the same as the situation faced by Jade Palace Immortal and Dripping Water Immortal within the system.

The Lord of Wuji Dao gave everyone an irresistible reason to promote Wang Yulou to the position of steward of the Outer Heaven.

There's no way around it. On one hand, Yuehua has already exploded, and on the other hand, Wang Yulou is quite a prodigy—it's difficult to handle.

Killing Yuehua and killing Wang Yulou would be easy, but the situation between the Immortal Alliance and the Great Heaven and Earth is too stable, so it seems that the Wuji Dao Master has no choice but to accept Wang Yulou's demands.

But testing is still meaningful.

At least, this test confirmed to the Wuji Dao Master that the Golden Immortal deacons of the Outer Heavens truly had some ideas.

At the level of unresolved game theory, the fundamental rules of the universe, which have not yet been altered, have already achieved some of the effects of the alteration.

This is the final move of a top-tier Golden Elixir cultivator; even you would be numb by it.

"Furthermore, considering the changes in the overall situation of the world, you deacons can now recruit outer disciples."

If the future changes, more so-called wandering immortals could help us better intervene in the affairs of the world.

First, test the waters, then implement your own decisions, and finally empower and benefit the deacons.

Bifang and Boluo will offer discounts to Golden Immortals who are over 30,000 years old but not yet at the level of Top Immortal Venerable.

The Lord of the Boundless Heavenly Realm yielded benefits to the seven Golden Immortal stewards.

This is the advantage of joining such a hidden force; you can easily take on two groups.

Each steward can increase their 'shareholding' in the Outer Heaven by recruiting new disciples of the Outer Heaven Sect.

In the future, when they achieve victory in outer space, they will gain even more.

In other words, the Wuji Dao Master's concession is a concession of future benefits; in the end, it's still a freebie.

Using future benefits to stabilize the current situation is actually a very interesting approach.

First, will the supreme Wuji Dao Master fulfill his promise?

Secondly, is it true, as the old man with the winnowing basket guessed, that the Wuji Dao Master is not actually that powerful, since he doesn't offer immediate benefits?
"Lord Dao, there are many empty palaces now. Which palace should Wang Yulou take charge of?" the white-bearded man asked.

The voice of the Dao Lord of Wuji echoed in Wuji Palace, calm yet majestic.

"Seven Seas Palace, take over Xiao Hu's position."

However, their provisions and treatment will be the same as those for inner disciples.

Xiao Wang's life also improved, and he became an "inner disciple of Steward Qi" in Tianwaitian.
Old Jin didn't know whether he should feel relieved, fortunate, or sad.

It's complex, extremely complex.
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The lights are dim, the palaces are majestic, and the spiritual atmosphere is like a white mist, just like the ethereal beauty of immortals.

Inside the Gunsei-kan, the calm sea rippled in the night.

As Jinghai Naliu unleashed his power, the spiritual energy and inspiration of the universe condensed within Wang Yuque's Daoist body.

Cultivating immortality, what is cultivating immortality?

Whether it's the interaction between heaven and man in the early stages of cultivation or the current practice of devouring the heavens and the earth, setting aside the unique changes at different stages of development, the underlying logic lies in 'how to efficiently absorb power into oneself'.

For cultivators with high enough aptitude, the Heaven-Human Interaction Method is the fastest path to immortality.

However, high talent is ultimately a single advantage, and a single advantage can never be easily transformed into an absolute advantage. In the complex game of strategizing, you cannot expect a simple solution as a shortcut to transcend.

Most cultivators will never understand in their lifetime that the path to immortality of any immortal is completely unreplicable, and anyone who tries to copy it will surely die.

Those who imitate him will live, those who learn from him will die—the further one goes down the road to death, the faster one will die.

Just as it's easy for scions of powerful clans to establish their foundation but difficult to open their Purple Mansion, reaching the Immortal Venerable level requires a 90/10 split with Immortal Venerables from humble backgrounds.

Those prodigies who practice the Heaven-Human Interaction Method will inevitably lose to those who can cultivate efficiently in more dimensions in more complex stages of cultivation, thus gradually catching up with their initial disadvantages in the process.

What brings a ruler prosperity will also bring ruin. Under the transformation of contradictions, "prodigy" has even become a term without a fixed definition.

What kind of prodigy are you?
Who do you think you are, some kind of prodigy?
In the vast world of cultivation, where geniuses are never lacking, how high is your level of genius?

You are the first person of this era, but what the first person can obtain is merely the starting point to compete with the geniuses of all ages for the Dao Fruit.

The process of attaining the Golden Elixir in the Purple Mansion always involves pressure and intensity comparable to that of the Bifang level in any era, which is quite unreasonable.

But it is precisely this seemingly insurmountable obstacle that has shaped the position of the Immortal Venerable and the grandeur of the Great Cultivator standing tall in the heavens.

When golden elixirs are as common as dogs, even if a golden elixir could be called the ancestor of the Dao, it would be meaningless.

As he drew closer to the supreme position above the rules, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's understanding of cultivation deepened.

The essence of cultivating immortality lies in finding the most efficient means to absorb power into oneself.

Elixirs are a means, magical treasures are a means, building power is a means, and seeking higher and more profound secret methods that are closer to the Dao is also a means.

Some of these methods have high barriers to entry, while others have low barriers to entry. This has shaped the characteristics of cultivators' cultivation at different stages in the vast world.

When you're practicing Qi cultivation, you're lucky if you have a path at all. But when you reach the level of Golden Core Immortal Venerable, you have to grasp everything and make sure everything is strong.

You don't have to be the toughest, but you absolutely cannot be weak.

Therefore, Wang Yulou needed to focus on cultivating a stable Dao body.

The refinement of the Dao body cannot be delayed any longer.

In the past stages of cultivation, body refinement was ranked low in terms of 'relative efficiency'.

Now, Wang Yulou is beginning to prepare for cultivation at the Golden Core level. As the core of his body to withstand the tribulation of lightning, his Dao Body naturally needs to be brought forward in preparation.

This seems to contradict the cultivation principle that Foundation Establishment cultivators cannot cultivate the Dao Body, but it is actually a necessary requirement in reality.

Wang Yulou didn't even intend to take shortcuts, which was also a sign of his improved cultivation level.

That sounds counterintuitive, too.

When his cultivation level was low, he kept taking shortcuts, but as his cultivation level increased, there were no shortcuts left to take.

However, the essence of Wang Yulou's ability to take shortcuts was that he participated in higher-level value games at a lower cultivation level.

During his Qi Refining stage, Wang Yulou formed alliances and competed with the Foundation Establishment elders of Drip Water Cave for resources, which is why his Qi Refining stage progressed quickly (Dairi's help only made it faster).

During his foundation-building phase, Wang Yulou participated in the power struggles in the Western Sea and the great development of the Red Lantern Era, which propelled him to the position of Vice Leader of the Immortal Alliance.

As the deputy leader of the alliance, Wang Yulou was rewarded for his merits and was able to open his Purple Mansion and become a True Person.

Behind this lies his unwavering resilience in standing at the forefront of a great historical transformation.

Wang Yulou was able to become a Golden Core Immortal Venerable because he seized the opportunities presented by the establishment of the fourth faction within the Immortal Alliance, the conflict between the Boluo Society and Bifang outside the Immortal Alliance, and the strategic maneuvering of many top Golden Core cultivators on the grand chessboard of the world.

Even throughout the entire struggle for the Golden Core position, Wang Yulou never had the confidence to win.

The victory was truly inseparable from the support of the Outer Heavens—Little Wang was on the verge of becoming a traitor to the Immortal Alliance in order to prove his Golden Core.

Under Shui Zun's conspiracy, Wang Yulou's discussion on the Golden Elixir is also related to the confrontation between the Fourth Faction and the Qingrui Faction, and the confrontation between the Boluo Society and Bifang.

The fate of factions, the fate of the world, the convergence of old and new forces, and the clash between the will of the Basket Society and the will of the Immortal Alliance.

An unprecedentedly complex conflict, a dead end with no way out, a real threat of death, and a gamble that could change the world.

It took Wang Yulou sixty years to open the Purple Palace.

It took Wang Yulou a mere thirty-two years to attain the Golden Elixir Dao Fruit.

The difference lies in the uniqueness of the Golden Elixir Dao Fruit.

It is not something you possess because you are strong; its acquisition does not even depend on your ability, your talent, or the amount of value you create.

Because of these things, everything can be replaced.

Mangxiang's attainment of enlightenment, seemingly due to his promise of value, was actually a result of the impending change in the global situation, which gave Mangxiang the opportunity.

The path to the Golden Elixir depends entirely on whether you have the opportunity.

The opportunity has arrived; both Shenguang and Qiu Mile can attain the Golden Elixir.

If he's lucky, how could the future Steward Bai possibly follow Jade Palace Immortal Venerable to attain enlightenment and become the second Donglai?
The interests of Rakshasa, the interests of the Fourth Faction, the interests of Qingrui, the interests of the Qingrui Faction, Bifang's conspiracy, Shuizun's stupidity, Cangshan's choice, Tianwaitian's assistance, the persistence of the Boluo Society, and the confidence of the Boluo Old Man.
There are no absolute answers when it comes to opportunities.

Because in the contest between the immortals, all the participants are geniuses of all ages, so how can there be any guarantee of victory?
Each of them, walking the path of the Way, carries with them an unwavering determination to win.

In the end, he took a leap and resolutely entered the raging torrent, summoning the courage to face death, which allowed Wang Yulou to truly embark on the path to the Golden Elixir.

Of all the variables, subtracting or adding a certain amount can affect the result.

Because the game is too complex to calculate, and the movements and actions of the immortals are even more ambiguous, even now, Wang Yulou cannot figure out how his golden core was formed.

But none of that matters. The result is real, and that's enough.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable has already obtained the Golden Core's permission, but the lightning tribulation is still a simple hurdle, so he needs a long period of preparation.

Inside the Qunqing Pavilion, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, who had achieved perfect cultivation, opened his eyes and summoned the Crimson Lamp, which had taken him half a year to fully refine.

The Crimson Lamp is the origin of all kinds of red lanterns, magical artifacts, and treasures. It is a mid-grade immortal artifact, or a second-grade immortal artifact. It would be quite difficult for Wang Yulou to master the Crimson Lamp with his Purple Mansion cultivation.

These top-tier magical treasures all possess unique refining techniques. After Chi Ming's death, only the treasure spirit possessed these techniques.

However, the spirit of the artifact was erased by that old vixen Qingrui. Therefore, even after spending half a year, Wang Yulou only managed to master the basic functions of the Crimson Lamp.

While the Tranquil Sea Flow has no theoretical limit, it is ultimately a passive supernatural power, and its cultivation efficiency is not high.

Wang Yulou's daily cultivation routine basically consisted of going through the Tranquil Sea Flowing Water once, refining the Crimson Lamp, and finally practicing the Profound Register Body.

Stabilizing his physical body is the core of his current cultivation practice, while the Crimson Lamp is his future guardian treasure.

Wang Yulou, who cultivates water magic, would use the Crimson Bright Lamp, a fire-attribute immortal artifact, as a protective treasure. This seems absurd, but it is not.

The unification of the Five Elements into a unified whole is a stage that every cultivator must go through. Some cultivators complete it during the Foundation Establishment stage, while others complete it during the Purple Mansion stage.

Wang Yulou, however, planned to complete it after achieving the Golden Core stage.
It sounds a bit far-fetched, but it's not.

Because the practice of unifying the five elements into a unified whole is not a simple, flawless good thing.

In the relatively early stages of cultivating immortality, Wang Yulou focused solely on water cultivation, using the ancient method of connecting acupoints to cultivate all the way to the Golden Core stage. This allowed him to achieve a relatively fast cultivation speed and a smoother cultivation experience.

Getting enlightened isn't difficult; just keep going and you'll see.

He doesn't need to rush to the front lines to fight, nor does he need to work hard to earn resources, nor does he need to waste time taking detours.

Therefore, for Wang Yulou, the fastest path was to first achieve the Golden Elixir and then unify the Five Elements into a unified whole.

Once he achieves the unity of the five elements and the primordial chaos, with his Golden Core cultivation and the accumulated experience in refining the Dao at a higher level, he will be able to recreate the refining method of the Crimson Lamp after some time, thus unleashing the full power of the Crimson Lamp.

However, even with Wang Yulou's current cultivation at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm, due to various limitations, he can only perform preliminary refining of the Crimson Lamp. Nevertheless, this immortal artifact can still play a protective role in Wang Yulou's process of attaining the Golden Core stage.

Dual supernatural powers stabilize the Dao body, a weakened version of the Golden Core defensive supernatural power provides a safety net, a second-grade immortal artifact protects the Dao, a method to withstand calamity is on standby, and the Rakshasa Demon Emperor stands guard.

With this arrangement made by the Golden Elixir, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is confident that he can overcome this minor tribulation of lightning.

However, obtaining the Golden Core is not the end. The tribulation is just the first hurdle after obtaining the Golden Core Dao Fruit. There are still many things that Wang Yulou needs to prepare for in advance for subsequent cultivation.

It's easy to understand: Shenguang, who was recruited into the Immortal King's stomach by the Qunxiantai team building, is a Golden Core cultivator; Qiu Mile, who is not recognized by the Qunxiantai at all, is also a Golden Core cultivator; and Mangxiang, who was forced to flee to the Immortal Kingdom because his ecological niche was taken away by his disciples, is also a Golden Core cultivator.

Xiao Wang didn't want to become a Golden Core cultivator and then be used as a team-building exercise on the Immortal Platform to gain experience, nor did he want to be marginalized and become an insignificant existence. He also didn't want to leave the Immortal Alliance that he had cultivated for many years and accumulated a great deal of wealth.

But too many things, far too many things, are no longer taken for granted.

His opponents are too strong, which means that if Xiao Wang shows any weakness, he will be attacked by the group. Whether it is to gain experience or for some benefit, the behavior of bullying the weak and strengthening oneself will never disappear.

Dignity is the dignity of the victors; to shout for dignity oneself and demand that others give one dignity is a delusion.

Planning ahead and making multiple moves are essential to avoid paying the price in the future.

To become a Celestial Venerable, not merely a Golden Core cultivator!
You should address the Rakshasa as a fellow Daoist, instead of being addressed as Wang Yulou by the Rakshasa!

We must stand firm in the eastern corner of the Immortal Alliance, not become the watchdog of the Immortal Alliance and the Fourth Faction!

In short, becoming a Golden Core cultivator is not the end. Standing above the rules, there is a cultivation path for chess players.

This path is far more tortuous and obscure than the path of cultivation for those at the lower levels. While cultivators in the Qi Refining stage can find methods to cultivate, immortal venerables must pave their own way, with no one to refer to.

This level of intensity is also the reason why many Golden Core cultivators have perished with the times.

Beyond the vibrant growth of the Golden Core Immortals' cultivation, there is also the relentless reshuffling of power, where even the most outstanding talents of all ages are inevitably eliminated.

"Bai Lu pays respects to the Immortal Venerable!"

Upon receiving the summons of the Jade Palace Immortal, Bai Lu immediately came to pay her respects.

"How many years have you been following me?" the Immortal Venerable asked calmly, his words containing endless possibilities and implications.

This made Bai Lu's breathing slow down. The possibilities were so tempting that even the seasoned Steward Bai's mind would become slowed down in the face of temptation.

"One hundred and one hundred and three years, Immortal Venerable, one hundred and three years."

The title of "the number one disciple of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable" is not just a figure of speech. Even Cui Baihao, who is also considered number one, is described with the qualifier "General Yu".

Bai Lu, however, always served at the side of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

"Yes, it was 103 years ago. When we first met, we were just two junior cultivators in the Qi Refining stage."

Now, a hundred years have passed, but for cultivators, a hundred years is but a blink of an eye.

Now that you have reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, I plan to help you open your Purple Mansion.

From Qingxifang to Qunxiantai, from a disciple of the Red Lantern Sect to a Celestial Venerable of the Eastern Pole Sect, Bailu has always been Wang Yulou's person.

Therefore, in the end, Wang Yulou chose Bailu as the first Purple Mansion.

Yu'an opened at Fulong Temple, Chu Ran opened at Dongji Sect, and Bai Lu opened with Yu Que Immortal Venerable—not counted in the fifteen slots!

It seems to have violated the gentleman's agreement with Xiaoyu, but there are always exceptions.

"Immortal Venerable, everything Xiaobai has is given to me by you."

Whatever you need to do, Xiaobai is willing to do it for you.

However, Xiaobai shouldn't have been the first to follow you in achieving the Golden Core stage and opening the Purple Mansion.

Immortal Venerable, I am already fortunate to be able to follow you in this life.

Whether you allow Xiaobai to open the Purple Mansion or not, Xiaobai will not have any objections.

But some people will have objections.

I urge the Immortal Venerable to consider this carefully.

At this point, Bailu was already in tears.

Wang Yulou, on the other hand, closed his eyes and pondered for a long time; it was too complicated.

Among those around him were many female cultivators. Yingxi was his Daoist partner, Churan was also his Daoist partner, and Bailu was just a subordinate.

But by sheer coincidence, he chose Bai Lu as the number one person in the Purple Mansion, precisely to put all the Jade Palace Sect cultivators at ease.

But every choice comes at a price. Bai Lu is ultimately weaker, perhaps even weaker than Wang Yulou at the peak of his Foundation Establishment.

Giving her the opportunity will surely make many people resentful.
"It's alright, come forward and let me see your aptitude and talent."

The Purple Mansion Dharma I have prepared for you is special; it is a Dharma treasure that carries the Dao.

Therefore, a suitable magical artifact must be designed based on your innate abilities to ensure the smooth opening of your Purple Mansion.

What makes one an immortal?

If there's dissatisfaction, so be it; Wang Yulou can handle it.

The immortal lord doesn't care about loyalty, but if he's surrounded by wolves and wolves, it's too exhausting.

The good thing about Xiaobai is that he can only rely on Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, and his only choice is to be loyal to Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

As Wang Yulou's first follower, her loyalty may not have been absolute, but it was at least guaranteed.

Giving her the opportunity to be the top confidante of Zifu might not be a huge gain, but it's definitely not a loss.

After a complex investigation, Wang Yulou confirmed Bailu's characteristics and then let her leave.

The Dharma Treasure Carrying the Dao to the Purple Palace Method is a method used by Wang Yulou when he opened the Purple Palace for Patriarch Xianmao.

Back then, he even bought a secret manual of the Dharma Treasure Zai Dao Zi Fu Fa from Mingcheng Taoist Temple.

However, Wang Yulou had long cherished this method, not only because of Wang Xianmao, but also because he had practiced alchemy from the very beginning of his cultivation.

After reaching the Purple Mansion realm, due to the unique nature of magic weapon crafting and the market, Xiao Wang abandoned further cultivation in the Dao of Refinement—because it was inefficient.

But he never forgot how well the magic treasure, the Purple Mansion Dharma, suited his jade ruyi.

Using this method, he can cultivate a large number of Purple Palaces.

Those who use the magical artifacts he crafted as their natal artifacts to open their Purple Mansions cannot advance further without the help of Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

For example, helping them steadily upgrade their natal magic treasures to the level of spiritual treasures or even immortal artifacts.

Because the cultivation methods and restrictions that Wang Yulou used to refine their natal magic treasures were all created and refined by Wang Yulou himself.

Only Wang Yulou can carry out further refinement and advancement in the smoothest and most stable way.

This is the special significance of the "Dharma Treasure Carrying the Dao Purple Mansion Method" to Wang Yulou. With this method in hand, combined with the Jade Ruyi, he can mass-produce Jade Generals at the Purple Mansion level.

Perhaps there will be an era in the future where wandering immortals fall like rain, but the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's sect will almost never lack wandering immortals—as long as resources are plentiful.

However, Wang Yulou did not plan to refine too many magic treasures for his subordinates at the moment. Before he could attain the Golden Core stage, he only planned to recruit Bai Lu.

On the one hand, time is precious; on the other hand, it is to make White Dew more special and more representative of oneself.

This is actually a way to increase the value of the tokens, or a special empowerment, to give more gifts and make the White Dew carry more meaning.

She's the number one disciple of the Jade Palace Gate; what if Bai Lu dies?
For example, even if she died in Wunan Prefecture, no matter the reason, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable would still want to make trouble for Qingrui.

Of course, Wang Yulou did not intend to kill Bai Lu; he was not a reckless man.

Mang Xiang's practice of killing his disciples to achieve enlightenment truly shows that he was blinded by the allure of the Dao.

But Qiu Maitreya was similar; everyone was quite obsessed with the Dao and its fruits.

Unfortunately, because Wang Yulou was weak, even with the Dao Fruit in front of him, he did not dare to act recklessly and thus did not lose his composure.

The Chiming Lantern is shaped like a red lantern, but it is a deluxe version of a red lantern.

It can nurture spiritual fire and possesses a host of supernatural powers. At the same time, it is a supreme treasure for cultivating the Dao, suitable for both alchemy and weapon crafting.

The Red Lantern Sect is a sect renowned for its alchemy techniques, and its series of 'Golden Cup' pills are famous throughout the Immortal Alliance.

Wang Yulou, on the other hand, was an expert in weapon crafting.

Unfortunately, the spirit of the artifact was destroyed by Qingrui, and Xiao Wang felt somewhat uneasy whenever he thought about it.
Qingrui, Qingrui. This Qingrui Immortal Venerable
Without the spirit of the artifact, there is no technique for refining treasures, and the supernatural powers that the Crimson Lamp comes with are difficult to use. However, it is still possible to use the Crimson Spirit Fire within it to refine artifacts.

Wang Yulou had encountered countless spiritual flames, in all sorts of forms.

However, the Crimson Spirit Fire remains the best among them.

Treasures at this level are no longer clearly categorized; in terms of characteristics, they are all at some extreme level.

While the degree of perfection may differ, it is still quite difficult to find a spirit fire better than the Crimson Bright Spirit Fire in the vast universe.

"The speed of refining weapons has increased so much! Under the Crimson Bright Spirit Fire, the spiritual energy of the materials is activated more quickly and stably. And this is without any weapon refining techniques, Qingrui!"

He had forgotten how many times he had mentioned Qingrui. Between Jade Palace Immortal Venerable and Qingrui Immortal Venerable, there was only pure hatred.

Destroying the spirit of a weapon is something only Qingrui would do. Although it's petty, it did cause Wang Yulou a lot of trouble.

After achieving the Golden Core, the process of recreating the Crimson Lamp Refining Technique will likely take Xiao Wang a considerable amount of time.

Time is equally precious to the Immortal Venerable.

However, the magic treasures required for the Purple Mansion Dharma are very special. They don't need to be of a very high level; the key is that they must be compatible.

Therefore, in just six days, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable had refined the White Dew Purple Palace Opening Magic Treasure.

Among many options, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable finally chose the Five Elements Seal—just like Foundation Establishment cultivators prefer Infinite Spiritual Energy, it is a stable and reliable choice.

The pursuit of stability, which is timeless, is a principle that permeates the entire cultivation process of immortals.

Only by maintaining stability can we avoid losing; and only by avoiding losing can we have more opportunities to adapt and change.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable bestowed upon Bailu the five-colored Dharma seals and the Dharma gate of the Purple Palace Dharma, a Dharma treasure.

"This seal uses five kinds of seventh-grade spiritual materials as its body, and uses the essence of the sixth-grade spiritual material, the essence of the sun and moon, as its thread, combining them into one, and incorporating the five elements."

Note: Never use this seal in combat. It can hold your Purple Mansion, but in a battle, it might even be destroyed by a high-grade spiritual weapon.

Wang Yulou was confident he could forge a powerful magic weapon, but there was no need for it.

Bai Lu opened her Purple Mansion only to make things easier for him; there wouldn't be any opportunity for magical battles.

Her foundation is even shallower than Xiao Wang's. It won't be too late to help her refine it after she has built up her foundation.

"Go back and diligently study the Purple Mansion Dharma, and strive to open your Purple Mansion within ten years."

The Immortal Alliance's decision on the Qingrui Sect is imminent, and someone needs to go to Wunan Prefecture to be on the front lines.

"You've been by my side for so long, you need to gain experience. This matter is dangerous, but..."

Qingrui did not pay the price, but Shuizun, Cangshan, and Luosha have decided to tighten restrictions on the Qingrui Sect.

Everything is done according to the rules, that's all.

However, this process of "following the rules" will inevitably encounter some turbulence.

Wang Yulou needs to send Bailu out to gain experience; otherwise, if a lot of resources are poured into a useless person in the future, Wang will suffer a huge loss.

"Immortal Lord, Bai Lu is willing to die for you and fight for your opportunity!" Bai Lu was truly willing to serve you; this was not her offering of loyalty, but her heartfelt sentiment.

The human heart is a difficult thing to understand. The saying "a scholar will die for his confidant" is not limited to men. Everything Bailu has is given to her by the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable. She knows what she needs to do to repay the Immortal Venerable's kindness.

"It's not that bad. I'm not asking you to die. Open your Purple Mansion first."

After reaching the Purple Mansion stage, you will need to spend a lot of time outdoors to make up for the experience you've missed over the years.

Today, you are the first person in the Jade Palace Sect to obtain the Purple Mansion opportunity.

In the future, you will still have the opportunity to be the first to obtain the Golden Elixir.

This was far more real than the pie in the sky that Wang Yulou had promised Lao Jin. Little Wang had no intention of delivering on Lao Jin's promises, which is why he let Lao Jin leave on his own.

It's good that Lao Jin is gone; it's alright if Xiao Wang helps him out.

Old Jin was on his deathbed, so Xiao Wang just thought he was unlucky.

However, if Bai Lu proves herself and Jade Palace Immortal Venerable does not die in the battle at the Golden Core level, she will gain Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's true support.

In reality, Wang Yulou is closer to Jinshan than Bailu.

He risked his life to walk the path to the Golden Elixir.

"Immortal Venerable, White Dew is imminent."

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Go back and cultivate." Wang Yulou smiled and stopped Bai Lu from expressing her loyalty.

Regardless of whether she was loyal or not, he was willing to believe in Bai Lu and give her a chance.

Just as a drop of water can give Wang Yulou an opportunity, Wang Yulou also needs to give his core allies and subordinates opportunities.

Emotions are one aspect, but more importantly, even a Golden Core cultivator needs reliable allies, rather than dealing only with treacherous old beasts.

That's too tiring; you won't reach the other side.

Mutual support can actually help us move forward faster.

In fact, before Bifang became the number one being in the world, it was quite anthropomorphic.

Cangshan and Dedingwang have a long-standing friendship.

Qingrui was also exchanging glances with the immortals from the Buddhist sect, Bifang, and the Immortal Alliance.

The same applies to water deities and Rakshasa; everyone is diligently practicing.
-

Ten years later, on the Terrace of Immortals.

Qingrui is no longer the green apple she once was; now, her Great Dao projection is that of a female general.

Clad in armor, he stood with his sword in hand.

Beneath the mask was a face of ethereal beauty.

His every move exuded an unfathomable majesty.

This woman is saying that she's ready to fight at any time.
It looks interesting, but in reality, the people of Qunsentai are in a very difficult position.

However, it doesn't matter; the key today is not Qingrui.

"Two things. First, the new territory of the Immortal Extinction Domain is basically stable, and the name of the new state should be established."

Secondly, since I will be formally establishing my sect with Fellow Daoist Di Shui in New South Wales, it is no longer appropriate for me to remain in the position of Vice Leader. A decision is needed to remove me from this post.

Wang Yulou, whose title was Jade Palace Immortal Venerable but who was actually the youngest member of the Immortal Platform, spoke up.

"If none of you fellow Daoists have any objections, shall we begin the decision-making process now?"

Faced with the suggestion of her superior, Wang Yuque, the steward of the Seven Seas Palace of the Outer Heaven, Yuehua naturally had to support it.

"Why not call it Dongluo Prefecture? Fellow Daoists from the East, the Eastern Extreme Sect, and the Rakshasa Daoists are all located in the East."

It's utter nonsense, but Yuehua was just throwing out a brick to start a fire, helping her boss push the proposal to the implementation stage.

It's possible that Yuehua's training was effective; as soon as she opened her mouth, the Heavenly Serpent started spewing saliva.

"Why not call it Rakshasa Prefecture? You like licking Wang Yuque and Rakshasa's asses, don't you?"

So many people voted against it back then, what are you afraid of, Yuehua? Are you scared?

Let's start a group buy!
After a long commotion, the name of the new land in the Immortal Realm destroyed by the Immortal Alliance was finally decided as 'Sheng Immortal State'.

Chongxian Prefecture and Shengxian Prefecture are both located east of the Immortal Alliance, and their names are consistent.

There's nothing to talk about about this; the immortals are more concerned about when Wang Yulou attained enlightenment.

"Yu Lou, now that you've stepped down from your position as vice leader, are you planning to attain the Golden Core stage?" Yang Zhao asked with a smile.

What makes one an immortal?

Some people who have reached the Golden Core stage still have to be leveled up by team building activities, while others have already earned the respect of their opponents before even reaching the Golden Core stage.

There are indeed differences among cultivators. Wang Yulou has people, power, and a base of support, which is different from Shen Guang.

With the support of the fourth faction, the support of the 'younger generation' of the Outer Heavens, the support of Cangshan and the Little Immortal Alliance, all this support is only part of the foundation for Wang Yulou's Golden Core Venerable position.

Bai Lu, a disciple of the sect, tortured the Qingrui Sect for nearly ten years, and restructured and reformed the new elite into the fourth sect to relieve the internal pressure of the Immortal Alliance.

Wang Yulou did a good job in all these things.

The faction's approval was also noticed by the fellow cultivators of the Immortal Alliance.

Therefore, as long as the immortals were not explicitly enemies of Wang Yulou, their attitudes towards him were generally acceptable.

"Yes, almost there, final preparation stage," Wang Yulou replied.

It will probably take another twenty years to prepare. The sooner we start preparing with devotion, the sooner we can get through this.

"I have another question: the matter of the Unicorn Flood Dragon Demon God's Cave Heaven is still unresolved."

"Fellow Daoist Yuque, now that you've stepped down from your position as Vice Alliance Leader, how will the war between the Immortal Alliance and the Four Seas Alliance continue?"

Yuehua continues to play the straight man role, and considering her character, she is simply the perfect choice for the role.

"The Donglai government will continue to preside over this, and our Extinction of the Immortal Realm New Land War Expansion Division will not be disbanded."

Now that the war has progressed to this point, the situation is clear: things will stabilize after the incident at the Unicorn Dragon's Cave is over.

Niu Mo answered for Wang Yulou, saying that the remnants of the Ziji Sword Sect were going to completely abandon the 'Knowing the Stop Dragon God Token' after their crushing defeat.

This bargaining chip helped his fellow disciples obtain shares in the Fourth Faction and supported Wang Yuque in achieving the Golden Core stage, thus playing its maximum role.

The Extinction of the Immortal Realm New Land War Expansion Division will not disband, which means the Fourth Faction will not disband either. The Fourth Faction will take on the responsibility of guarding the Eastern Region of the Immortal Alliance.

"It just so happens that the Eastern Pole Sect is about to be established. After I step down, I will take the opportunity to go to the front line to do some finishing work. It's time to come to an end the matter of the Unicorn Dragon Cave Heaven."

Although the Bull Demon King protected them, which affected Xiao Wang and Yuehua's plans, it did not affect the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's final preparations for the Golden Elixir.

What to prepare?
Upholding the banner of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, fulfilling the promise to the Immortal Alliance cultivators.

He personally went to the front lines to offer those lower-level cultivators who had made contributions in the front-line battles a last chance to change their fate in an era where the rules of heaven and earth were about to change.

What makes one an immortal?

If you want to become a Celestial Venerable, you must keep your word.

Only caring about oneself and resorting to any means to mess around, that's how Qingrui ended up like she is now.

Qingrui can afford to lose, but the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable cannot.

"Alright, let's start discussing stepping down."

Shui Zun understood the urgency of Wang Yulou's impending attainment of the Golden Core stage. At this juncture, he finally reverted to his human form and avoided creating any further complications.

No need, really no need.

The situation has unfolded step by step to this point, with various forces and interests intertwined. The Water Lord has already achieved part of his goals—just look at Qingrui, who has been forced by the Water Lord to wear clothes, and even armor at that.
Even if you keep messing with Wang Yulou, he won't act recklessly anymore, and you won't be able to create any more changes for him.

Xiao Wang is now preparing for the Golden Core stage and beyond; he's no longer the Xiao Wang who risked his life to play with the Water Venerable.

From now on, you should call me 'Fellow Daoist Yuque'!
A moment later, the spirit announced the result.

"1,441 to 0, Wang Yulou's resignation as vice leader is approved!"

There was a brief silence on the platform of immortals; no one had expected that a unanimous vote would be cast.

"The first time?" Yuehua hadn't expected the ticket type to be like this.

"Yes, this is the first time in five thousand years that the Immortal Alliance has passed all the tests."

Cangshan confirmed Yuehua's sentiments.

Even Qingrui looked surprised.

Qingrui was afraid that Xiao Wang would continue to use the Immortal Alliance's laws to cause trouble for her while he remained in the position of vice leader.

No, I should say, she was afraid that Xiao Wang would make her covered in shit.

Therefore, even the Qingrui faction all voted in support.

Thus, the result was 'one thousand four hundred and forty-one to zero'.

"Hahaha, spirit, you're wrong. Do you know where you went wrong?"

Suddenly, the water vessel spoke.

The Terrace of Immortals fell silent again.

Everyone looked at the Water Venerable with utter bewilderment.

No, Taihe Water, are you up to something again?

That's enough. The situation has stabilized. Wang Yuque has indeed done a good job over the years. Just let him testify.

Otherwise, there will be chaos again.

Moreover, the fourth faction supports him, and the previous procedures have been completed. Whether you agree or not, Wang Yulou can testify.

"Absolutely right, I haven't missed it even once in five thousand years."

The spirit answered tremblingly, almost jumping up and down to say that the Water God was going crazy.

There was no way around it, I was scared.

Wang Yulou is the lowly beast who suggested that he could create immortal artifacts.

Qingrui is an old, despicable beast who can obliterate the spirit of an artifact.

Shui Zun is the most despicable beast in the Immortal Alliance, even more sinister than the two of them combined.

How could one not be afraid of a weapon spirit?
However, the Water Venerable smiled calmly and said slowly.

"I mean, it should be 1,450 to 0, not 1,441."

Wang Yulou also laughed, a very happy laugh.

What makes one an immortal?
Despite the decision to step down as vice leader, he gained genuine recognition from his opponents.

Has the Divine Light ever received the Water Venerable's approval?

It's hard to say.

How can such a Jade Palace Immortal Venerable not be an Immortal Venerable?
-

Riding a dragon, the clouds move across the nine heavens.

In the year 4,839 of the Immortal Alliance calendar, the Vice Alliance Leader, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, ended his term as Alliance Leader and left the Qunqing Pavilion in the Immortal City of Qunqing Plain.

The Immortal Alliance Reform, initiated by the Immortal Alliance's betrayal of the Immortals and the Red Lantern Illuminating the Wild Elephant Immortal Venerable, has been officially frozen by the Immortal Platform.

The chaotic era that followed thousands of years of stability in the world is about to end, having only just begun.

The reason is that the top Golden Core cultivators of the Boluo Society and Bifang, the strongest being in the Great Heaven and Earth, reached a compromise due to the threat from the Outer Heaven and their respective ambitions.

A black dragon flew out from the Qunqing Pavilion, and the Jade Palace Immortal sat atop it, heading straight east towards the Qunqing Plain.

Wang Yuque stayed in the Qunqing Hall for fifty years.

When he arrived, Wang Yulou, who was staying at the Qunqing Pavilion, the residence of the Golden Core Immortal Venerable of the Immortal Alliance, was still at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

When he left, he had already attained the rank of Immortal Venerable—but had not yet achieved the Golden Core.

Hmm, it's not important.

So much had happened in those fifty years that Jin Mingdu, standing beside Wang Yulou, couldn't help but shed tears as he looked at the bustling immortal city.

Life's opportunities depend not only on effort, but also on choices.

Having chosen the path of glory, one must bear the pressure and consequences that come with it.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable has attained enlightenment, but Jin Mingdu cannot see his own path.

From being Wang Yuque's right-hand man to becoming Yuque Immortal Venerable's vassal, this pain tormented her Dao heart.

"Why are you crying?" Jade Palace Immortal Venerable asked gently.

"I'm so happy, my husband, I'm so happy."

We left alive, and we have nothing to fear anymore. Kim Myung-do wasn't telling the truth.

"Ha, is that so?" Wang Yulou smiled noncommittally.

Clearly, there are too many formidable opponents in this vast world; how can we not be afraid?

However, he had been afraid since his time in Qingxifang, and after so many years, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable had gotten used to it.

He is confident that he will respect his opponent and win the battle!

What makes one an immortal?

Only those with the ambition to be the only one to be supreme among the eternal geniuses who vie for the Dao fruit are qualified to step into the conflict that belongs to the Immortal Venerables!

Suddenly, Wang Yulou noticed that the cultivators in the immortal city were all taking flight.

"Immortal Venerable! Don't go! Immortal Venerable!"

"Jade Palace Immortal Venerable!"

"Alliance Leader, don't go!"

It turned out that the cultivators of the Immortal City had learned in advance of the Immortal Venerable's departure from the movements of Wang Yulou's subordinates in the Qunqing Pavilion.

Therefore, they wanted to keep the Jade Palace Immortal.

At first, Wang Yulou didn't know if the plea to stay was genuine or not, but his eyesight was too good; he could see the tears in the eyes of those cultivators.

Tears just like Kim Myung-do's.

Tears shed by those who seek the path only when there is nowhere left to go.

"Immortal Venerable, you must continue with your reforms!"

"Immortal Venerable, you said that all cultivators are qualified to cultivate!"

"Alliance Leader, what should we do after you leave?"

The black dragon stopped, awaiting its master's command.

The Jade Palace Immortal's gaze was fixed on the boundless horizon in the distance, a hazy gray that was neither light nor dark.

The world was like a cage, and he was about to escape.

But those monks who looked up to him, respected him, and revered him longed for him to return and lead them to continue the reforms and move forward.

The individual's transcendence and the collective's desire can never be reconciled, and the cruelty of the cultivation world reaches its extreme at this moment.

Wang Yulou could sense that someone was watching him.

Wang Yuque, what is your heart like?
Those opponents were staring at his cowardice.

From the empowerment of Qunxiantai to the abolition of power, from chaos to stability, Wang Yulou, taking advantage of his opportune moment, received the gifts of the times.

The era shaped the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, but the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable does not belong solely to this era.

He belongs to himself more.

(The shaping of ideology and the improvement of governance efficiency require deceiving people to give up themselves and choose to become the price, making redundancy for the progress and stability of the system, but the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable does not want to become the price.)

The accusations of being a "selfish egoist" or a "socialist" are more of a joke in the face of real interests and the real world, and have far less effect on the cultivation world. (These two paragraphs would be better without them, but I added them to avoid criticism.)
For some reason, Xiao Wang suddenly thought of the clan chief.

The chieftain shouldn't have died; he chose death himself, but Mangxiang didn't really care.

Even if the clan leader doesn't die, Mang Xiang can still use the Wang family and Wang Jingyi to annoy Wang Yulou.

What makes one an immortal?

Ancestor, I have finally found my time, but I have also lost everything I once had.

I have become an immortal, but I am no longer Wang Yulou.

"Husband, what should we do?" Jin Mingdu asked.

The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable answered calmly.

"I don't know what they will do."

The black dragon unleashed all its magical power, transforming into a black meteor that flew eastward.

On this journey, I will attain the Golden Elixir!
(End of this chapter)