Shangyuque

Chapter 288 What Makes One an Immortal? The Jade Palace and the Golden Elixir! (1.26 Million Views, Requesting Monthly Tickets)
'1450 to 0!'

Mang Xiang's hand trembled as he held the Five Realms Heavenly Book. He blinked and looked at the words again.

The resolution to remove Jade Palace Immortal Venerable from his position as Vice Alliance Leader received a vote of 1,450 to 0. There is significant dissatisfaction within the Immortal Alliance regarding him, indicating that Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's position is difficult to secure, and the Donkey King is nearing his end.

I don't know which idiot spread this news, but after reading it, Mangxiang felt a surge of anger in his heart.

You big idiot, if you can't even understand this, how can you be against it?
After looking at the number again, Mang Xiang finally slammed the Five Regions Heavenly Book to the ground in a fit of rage.

I hate it! That little thief stole my path!
However, Lao Mang was not insane after all.

Just before he shattered the Five Realms Heavenly Book with his Immortal Venerable power, he used a miraculous technique to lift it up from near the ground.

Xiao Wang's momentum in obtaining the Golden Core certificate was unstoppable, and he secured a vote of 1,450 to 0 on the Immortal Platform.

Old Mang's situation under the Immortal King is getting worse day by day; he's so poor that he can't even bear to smash the Five Realms Heavenly Book.

Spiritual practice is like this: you can take many correct paths, but when your cultivation is insufficient, taking one wrong step may leave you with nowhere to go.

Even Wang Yulou, before reaching the Golden Elixir stage, faced the challenge of being in a hopeless situation with no way out.

However, Wang Yulou ultimately forged his own path to success amidst the deadly trap set by Qingrui.

But it's difficult for Mangxiang; he can't influence Bifang's will.

Why did Mingdu cry when she realized she might become a mere appendage of the Jade Palace Immortal?

For a seeker of the Way, not being able to decide one's own destiny is almost the same as death.

The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable could offer her protection, but she knew she would never again have the chance to grow alongside him.

Mangxiang faces similar problems to Jin Mingdu.

Bi Fang has no shortage of men, but the Great Transformation of Heaven and Earth is stalled by the progress of the alteration of the rules of Heaven and Earth!
Wang Yulou seized his niche within the Immortal Alliance, and Qingrui's promise of the future was blocked by the conflict between the Boluo Society and Bifang. Mangxiang looked around and realized that he really had nowhere to go.

The Way is formed with the support of Qingrui.

But look at Qingrui now.
The future depends on whether Bifang wants to carry out a major transformation of the universe, but this inevitably involves changing the rules of the universe.

The rule of changing the rules before implementing the new laws was established by the Winnowing Basket Association.

Old Mang stared at the east, his gaze lingering for a long time.

East, East.

To the east of the Immortal Kingdom lies the mountain gate illuminated by red lanterns, the place where the wild elephant attained enlightenment.

To the east of the red lantern is the Eastern Pole Sect of Shengxian Prefecture, the place where the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable attained enlightenment.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is still moving forward, but where will the Mangxiang go after losing its direction and foundation?
As his strength and power shifted, the gap between him and Wang Yulou gradually narrowed.

"Eastern Pole Sect, Eastern Pole Sect, Wang Yulou"

Mangxiang muttered something in a low voice, but in fact, even he himself didn't know what he was doing.

Without a road, direction becomes meaningless.

After Qingrui was forced to submit by the Immortals of the Immortal Alliance, Mangxiang's only chance lay in the fact that the compromise between Bifang and the Boluo Society was genuine, and that the change of the rules of heaven and earth was not far off, nor was the reform.

Only in this way can he have a future.
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In the far east of the Immortal Alliance, at the forefront of the front lines between the Four Seas Alliance and the Immortal Alliance, stands the mountain gate of the Eastern Pole Sect.

The gate of the Dongji Sect is very special.

To be precise, it didn't establish a faction in the mountains, but rather built a fortress directly.

Undoubtedly, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is a top-notch pragmatist; immortal demeanor is unimportant to him.

Though the fortress is ugly, it is imbued with divine power.

Moreover, since the war between the Four Seas Alliance and the Immortal Alliance is not yet over, the development of the situation in the Great World is quite unpredictable.

Building a sect into a fortress can also prevent accidents.

Whether it's Xiao Wang bringing Di Shui along with the remnants of the Ziji Sword Sect into the Four Seas Alliance, or the Four Seas Alliance suddenly erupting with the will to wage a full-scale war against the Immortal Alliance, the stronger the sect's defenses, the more likely it is to gain a chance of victory.

After seeing through those illusions, cultivating immortality is actually a very simple thing. Find the right path, keep going, take one step at a time, and walk forward pragmatically.

The pragmatism here refers to the authenticity of practical actions, which includes both abstract enlightenment and concrete actions such as consolidating one's own persona by winning people's hearts on the front lines.
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After the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's entourage arrived at the front line, he did not return to the sect immediately, but went straight to the Second Guard Pass, which had been fully moved forward.

"He Songyu pays respects to the Immortal Venerable!"

"Du Jiunian pays respects to the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable!"

"Easy to visit on the day"

"Wang Yao"

Upon seeing the arrival of the Immortal Venerable, the cultivators guarding the pass immediately knelt down.

The greatest legend of our time has arrived at the front lines of Shengxian Prefecture, a place he has always been loyal to. With just a little effort, he has brought about earth-shattering changes.

Even the cultivators of the Four Seas Alliance in the distance have become more vigilant.

It can be said that Jade Palace Immortal Venerable has now completed in one hundred years the accumulation of a thousand years that Divine Light once did.

They even went further than Shenguang.

Shenguang is a legend of the Western Sea, a legend of achieving enlightenment through the five spiritual roots.

Xiao Wang is the potential creator of the legend of the fastest Golden Elixir in the Great Heaven and Earth, and the biggest beneficiary of the reform era and the chaotic era.

Both are legends, but clearly, Xiao Wang's 'transmission content' far surpasses Shenguang's.

This isn't surprising, after all, given Xiao Wang's character, he wouldn't do something as stupid as Shen Guang doing, like dragging people around and smashing up the immortal city.

"After a long time, the front lines will be brought under control. We need to prepare for the awarding of merits and complete the settlement of the second-level Purple Mansion."

After all these years, it's time for it to come to an end.

In theory, the battles on the front lines of the Immortal Alliance are presided over by the Eastern Immortal Venerable of the Thirteen Caves of Chongshan. However, the remnants of the Purple Extreme Sword Sect and the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable are allies with deep cooperation. Therefore, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's decree on the front lines is just as valuable as that of the Eastern Immortal Venerable.

Moreover, putting everything else aside, the territory of the Eastern Pole Sect is located right in the middle of the front line. As the Immortal Venerable of the Eastern Pole Sect, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable has the right to make decisions on the front line even if he is not an ally of Donglai.

Although Jade Palace Immortal Venerable has not yet officially attained enlightenment, his record of stepping on Qingrui's head to rise to power is there for all to see, so who would dare to disobey him?
The value and significance of deeply participating in the power struggles within the Immortal Alliance lies in this: Wang Yulou aims to become an Immortal Venerable, not merely a Golden Core cultivator; the transformation and accumulation involved can only be achieved little by little.

"Immortal Venerable, it is said that True Man Yun Shou, a disciple of the Dragon God Zhi Zhi, is stationed at the front line of the Four Seas Alliance."

"This True Immortal Yun Shou has been at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm for quite some time. If we hold back even slightly, the Four Seas Alliance will press forward."

Du Jiunian's words sounded like nonsense, completely illogical, but Xiao Wang could certainly understand them.

He understood that Yun Shou had most likely seen his path to success and was eager to improve as well.

"It's alright, let them suppress it. How many cultivators on the front lines have earned the merit of opening a second-grade Purple Mansion?"

Upon hearing Wang Yulou's question, Yi Zouri, who was standing at the edge of the crowd, immediately began to think.

Is it finally time to settle the battle achievements?
The calculation of battle merits on the front lines of the Immortal Alliance is quite absurd, a chaotic system that even Du Jiunian couldn't understand—and the Four Seas Alliance isn't much better.

The Purple Mansion is too important. Although the resources of a second-class Purple Mansion are the same as those of a deacon of the Immortal Alliance with the peak Foundation Establishment cultivation, it has already crossed the threshold of the Purple Mansion, which involves the internal struggle of different forces.

It should be noted that every single cultivator who survives and earns enough secondary Purple Mansion Battle Merit is a disciple of a major sect or a member of a powerful force; the only difference is whether they were there from the beginning or joined later.

Therefore, from the calculation of battle merits to the confirmation of battle merits and the distribution of rewards, there are tangible and intangible barriers everywhere.

Many frontline soldiers face the tragic situation of not being able to earn a decent price even when they risk their lives—they die without receiving any compensation.
Jade Palace Immortal Venerable can't manage all these messy affairs. He can't possibly be on the front lines every day, much less use his Jade Palace disciples to deal with all the dogs of the Immortal Platform.

All he could do was give these Immortal Alliance cultivators an explanation during the final, intense phase of the battle, nothing more.

Note that this is not about blending in with the crowd; Wang Yulou is the most human-like one on the Terrace of Immortals.

This anthropomorphic behavior has nothing to do with morality; it is still driven by self-interest.

Wang Yuque was not the only one to benefit from the reform era; countless cultivators of the Immortal Alliance also received its bounty.

These cultivators do not die suddenly; they either lie dormant, join new sects that rebel against the immortals in the Immortal Extinction Domain, or take root in local forces in the seven states.

In the future, many of these people will definitely reach the Purple Mansion level. It may be difficult to have dozens, but it is possible to have a dozen or even just a few.

Perhaps, a celestial being will appear.

Moreover, for a considerable period of time, a large number of these people will become core executive-level cultivators of the Immortal Alliance.

Among these cultivators who benefited from the reforms, the potential Purple Mansion cultivators, possible Immortal Venerables, and the inevitable large-scale Immortal Alliance executives constitute another special base for Wang Yulou to claim (that is) the title of Venerable.

Compared to those who were shouting Wang Yulou's name in the Immortal City of Qunqingyuan, these people who were truly at the bottom of the Immortal Alliance and had not yet risen to power were another core group for Immortal Venerable Yuque. Those who were shouting Immortal Venerable Yuque's name in the Immortal City were not people that Wang Yulou could win over—he didn't have that much benefit to share with them.

To become a Celestial Venerable, you need territory, but it's not just about territory.

The characteristics, strength, and power of one's base of support, to some extent, also influence the position of a Celestial Venerable.

The foundation of Shenguang is the tacit understanding between the Immortal Alliance and the Immortal Kingdom, and the alliance between Qingrui and Bifang—so when it's time to die, they must die.

Therefore, even though they are all Golden Core Immortals, the difference between them is truly vast. To categorize them as Celestial Immortals and Golden Immortals is far too simplistic.

"Immortal Venerable, a total of more than thirty Foundation Establishment Peak cultivators have obtained the second-class Purple Mansion quota."

Du Jiunian's expression was very strange; he was almost ready to tell Wang Yulou directly that the number was wrong.

However, Xiao Wang pretended not to see it.

The situation of the Immortal Alliance is the same even if there are ten more Qiu Maitreyas, and what difference does it make if there are more fortunate people entering the Purple Mansion?
There's no need to offend anyone. Anyway, the extra second-grade Purple Mansion won't receive offerings from the Eastern Pole Sect, so it won't affect Little King's resources.

The extra secondary Purple Mansions will become valuable bargaining chips for future Immortal Venerables to vie for power on the Immortal Platform. They'll just have to fight it out.

Having come this far, is Xiao Wang still afraid of internal strife?
"Yes, open all the gates and gather all these people here. As for the Four Seas Alliance's offensive, let them fight!"

Anyway, the front line of the Immortal Alliance can't be destroyed. Whether there are many or few casualties, they are just dust in the changing times.

Once the era of stability returns, there won't be enough lives left to die. The immortals have already tasted the sweetness of reform and can't give it up.

This is not about reforming the Immortal Alliance to enhance its cohesion or cultivate a new generation of Immortal Alliance cultivators, but rather about reforming the redefinition of interests.

In the nearly fifty years since the reform began, the Immortal Alliance has lost 30% of its cultivators—30 million.

The deaths of thirty million people increased the total distribution of benefits for the immortals on the Immortal Platform by three-tenths. This can be seen as creating an increase in the distribution amount for some participants by shrinking the scale of the participants.

According to the 1-3-6 distribution principle, the top-level immortals received 60% of the benefits, but they received an extra 3%, which is 5%.

If another 50% of the remaining 70% of cultivators die, there will be another 50% increase. Therefore, Wang Yulou has confidence in the Great Heaven and Earth Reform, and even confidence in his good master.

Lao Mang will definitely make a comeback. It's unreasonable for Bi Fang not to compensate Qing Rui for such a crushing defeat.

You can't refuse to support or compensate your subordinates just because they mess things up and lose; otherwise, you'll lose their support.

Absolute strength cannot bring absolute loyalty, but relative benefits can bring usable allies. Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was certain that Bifang would not do anything foolish.

Note that Qingrui and Bifang are both allies and superiors/subordinates, just like Jade Palace Immortal Venerable and Dripping Water Immortal Venerable are both Daoist partners and allies. The complexity of their relationship is determined by the complexity of their contradictions, and it has an inescapable inevitability.

"Thank you for your help."

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable secured the second-class Purple Mansion cakes, and Yi Zou Ri immediately began to lead the way in offering his loyalty.

Inside the solemn front-line garrison hall, the floor symphony that Jade Palace Immortal Venerable detested most resounded.

However, the Immortal Venerable did not care.

He didn't care whether any particular individual was loyal; what he cared about was that, at the end of the era, he had finally fulfilled at least one of his key promises.

The time when 'all cultivators could cultivate' has passed, and a new era of annihilation has arrived.

As the sun set, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable lifted up those who had risen from the ashes in the sea of ​​suffering.

Perhaps they already had their own background and affiliated forces, but they still had to remember the kindness of the Immortal Venerable.

More importantly, these secondary Purple Mansions born on the front lines are like flags, flags that show how human-like and how much promise the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable makes.

This is exactly what Wang Yulou wanted.

Posture and rhythm, posture and rhythm, in what posture should he stand on the Terrace of Immortals?
Of course, it's an anthropomorphic stance, a gesture that considers the overall situation of the Immortal Alliance and the future of its cultivators!
This best aligns with the interests of his core group of cultivators involved in the Immortal Alliance reforms, and doing so can garner him a great deal of implicit support.

These are, of course, only the best chips to add to the already good things. They are the worst chips, but Wang Yulou is confident that he can make a difference.

Go with the flow, not against it.

Even someone as powerful as Shui Zun had to go with the flow, so Wang Yulou certainly understood the principle of going with the flow.

The Immortal Alliance's front line has an extremely efficient communication system. In just half an hour, all thirty-seven cultivators with enough battle merits gathered inside the Second Garrison Pass.

"The era of reform has come to an end, and the Immortal Alliance is heading towards a more profound and complex future."

The era belongs to everyone, but some say that the Immortal Alliance is not necessarily everyone's Immortal Alliance.

Yes, the Immortal Alliance isn't for everyone.

The Jade Palace Immortal's words made Du Jiunian break out in a cold sweat.

Is this something I can say?
Yi Zouri was somewhat dazed. He thought of the Red Lantern Gang and the years he spent fighting for the Candlelight Sect within it. Back then, his opponent was Wang Yuque of the Wild Elephant Sect.

Now, Mang Xiang has betrayed the alliance, Zhu Zhao has bowed his head, and the Jade Palace has claimed the throne.

He himself, with the mercy of his former rival, finally gained the qualification to open the Purple Mansion. Back then, Yi Zou Ri's actions against Wang Yu'an seemed bad, but in fact, it was an act of loyalty to the Immortal Venerable, showing reverence for Wang Yu Lou. The Immortal Venerable was not satisfied, but he recognized his loyalty and gave him the opportunity to open the Purple Mansion. Battle merits were just the most basic thing.

The Red Lanterns were never the Red Lanterns of Easy Days, and the Candlelight Faction was never the Candlelight Faction of Easy Days. In fact, the Candlelight and Jinxian would even send him to Wang Yuque as a punching bag to vent their anger.

I have no intention of paying attention to Yi Zou Ri's thoughts; Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is merely explaining his own philosophy.

He hoped that these words could be spread throughout the seven states of the Immortal Alliance through the lesser Purple Mansions and the spectators before him.

"Only those who regard the Immortal Alliance as their own are true Immortal Alliance cultivators."

Your courage and willingness to sacrifice your lives for the Immortal Alliance's war makes you role models for all Immortal Alliance cultivators.

I know that "Secondary Purple Mansion" doesn't sound good, and I will suggest to the Celestial Platform that it be changed to "Glory Purple Mansion".

Don't be discouraged; even after opening your Purple Mansion, you must continue on your journey.

Because true geniuses can rise to great heights even in the worst of times.

Even in times of utter silence, there are still exceptional individuals who challenge the shackles of fate.

Many people say that I, Wang Yulou, am the number one genius in the world.

In my opinion, no, I am just a slightly luckier seeker of the Way.

But luck alone wasn't enough to get me to where I am today, and you certainly can't count on such illusory luck.

The glory of the Immortal Alliance belongs to every true Immortal Alliance cultivator. Come, come up here, I will impart the Purple Mansion Technique to you!

This was a rare instance of Jade Palace Immortal Venerable revealing his true feelings, and the Rakshasa, whose territory was right next to the front line, naturally took it all in.

But he was surprised to find that the path chosen by the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was somewhat similar to the philosophy that Dripping Water had once held.

Beyond the surface, reaching the true core, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable yearns for a great era of strife where even Golden Immortals must participate.

The cultivators who benefited from the reforms of the Eastern Pole Sect and the Immortal Alliance formed the core of Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's base.

The Fourth Faction and the Outer Heavens are allies of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

Escaping the sea of ​​suffering through the path of enlightenment is the ultimate goal of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

Reaching the pinnacle amidst the chaos of a turbulent era is the path that Jade Palace Immortal Venerable envisioned for himself.

You ask who the other people on the Immortal Alliance's platform are?

Sorry, but they are all adversaries, adversaries who require even more vigilance and caution than hostile forces.

The venerable Master Mang Xiang relentlessly exploited and oppressed Wang Yulou.

Chiming was killed by Qingrui.

The elephant was gnawed in half by the tiger.

Qingrui and Luosha were manipulated by Shuizun.

The core of Xihai's territory was completely devoured by Qiu Mile.

These adversaries may become allies at times, but they are always beings to be respected and guarded against. We must not be fooled by their pretense.

It can be said that on the eve of his enlightenment, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's understanding of cultivation had fully reached the level of an Immortal Venerable.

That yearning for a turbulent era stemmed from his ambition to remain at the bottom of the Immortal Venerable ranks.

The surging waves could not extinguish the light in the hearts of those who pursued the Dao; the determination of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was far beyond what divine light could compare to.

The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable bestowed only two methods upon those of lower-ranking Purple Mansions: the Purple Mansion Connection Method and the Purple Mansion Interaction Method.

It's not that Xiao Wang is stingy, but that the Qunxiantai has set a principle—second-class Purple Mansions can only cultivate ancient methods!

Only by making contributions in the future can one be transferred to the new law.

Whoever issues new laws arbitrarily will have to bear the consequences.

Even so, it was already a stroke of good fortune for the cultivators who received the teachings.

The idea that one should be rewarded for meritorious service does not exist in the world of cultivation, nor anywhere else.

"Immortal Venerable! Thank you for bestowing this power upon me. I will never forget this grace!"

Yi Zouri knelt before the Jade Palace Immortal, weeping bitterly as he expressed his sincere affection and loyalty.
He wasn't alone; all thirty-seven ranked Purple Mansions shared this attitude.

The cultivation methods of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable have spread far and wide throughout the world.

These new Purple Mansions all want to have another powerful ally.

Even though Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is the weakest Immortal Venerable in the history of the Great World, he is still an Immortal Venerable. If he can no longer stay in his own sect in the future, it would be a good way out to establish a relationship with Jade Palace Immortal Venerable now.

Having completed the bestowal of the Purple Mansion Dharma, Wang Yulou looked at the others watching the ceremony in the main hall and spoke.

"The reform has ended, but the war has not."

Our Immortal Alliance is determined to seize the Unicorn Dragon Cave.

In the future, cultivators who distinguish themselves in the final stages of the war will also be able to open their Purple Mansion—this is my promise!

On the one hand, the Unicorn Dragon Cave is related to the Fourth Party's loyalty to the Immortal Alliance, and the old "Dragon God card" is no longer necessary to play now.

On the other hand, the Unicorn Dragon Cave is adjacent to the Eastern Pole Sect. Even if the profits are to be shared equally with the beasts of the Immortal Platform after taking it, the Eastern Pole Sect will still be the biggest beneficiary.

"We will obey the Immortal Venerable's decree and will surely capture the Unicorn Flood Dragon Demon God's Grotto to celebrate the Immortal Venerable's attainment of Dao!"

Inside the second garrison, the cultivators were still offering their loyalty, but the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's figure had already disappeared.

The position of deputy leader has been stepped down, and arrangements have been made for those who benefited from the reform era that could be arranged, and attitudes have been given for those that could not be arranged.

Having fulfilled his last responsibility as deputy leader before attaining enlightenment, Xiao Wang had at least partially completed his promise to the reform era—nothing was perfect, Xiao Wang thought, and his opponents wouldn't give him the chance.

Furthermore, Wang Yulou even took advantage of the special occasion of bestowing the Dharma upon the lesser Purple Mansions to subtly express his own cultivation philosophy.

In the future, immortals in the vast world who share his ideals will naturally gravitate towards him, marking the beginning of the 'Jade Palace Sect' on a new level, independent of the Fourth Sect.

Having traversed a century, the Immortal Alliance is busy with reforms.

There is much gossip and slander, but fortunately I eventually attained enlightenment.

One cannot take all aspects into account; cause and effect are intertwined and chaotic.

There may be hidden dangers, but we must overcome the immediate obstacles.

Now, all Jade Palace Immortal Venerable needs to do is prove the Golden Core.

The century-long pursuit of the Way will also face its final test.
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The Eastern Pole Sect is the front line, and the ambitions of Jade Palace Immortal Venerable and Dripping Water Immortal Venerable are out in the open.

This is not Xiao Wang Kuang, nor is it even a statement similar to the philosophy of Drip Water.

Posture, posture, and more posture.

The stage on the Immortal Alliance's Immortal Platform is limited. If Wang Yulou doesn't want to become a marginal figure after achieving enlightenment, he must increase his 'weight'.

If you lack the ability, you can make up for it with other things, which becomes an option.

In theory, he could lie low and cultivate his skills slowly.

In reality, as he progresses, so do others. To make even greater progress, one must enter the game and seize opportunities amidst change.

With the Eastern Pole Sect's fortress standing on the front line, it provides Xiao Wang with an additional point of leverage to fight for change.

Fight more often when you have free time; this place will become the core area of ​​the front line of the Immortal Alliance - the Four Seas Alliance in the future.

When the time comes, I'll learn from Taihe Water Venerable's Taihe Water City and build another 'Eastern Immortal City'. After cultivating for twenty or thirty thousand years, I will become the Eastern Jade Palace Venerable.

They are both Immortal Venerables. The Divine Light Immortal Venerable sounds powerful, being both a god and a light, but he has neither divine power nor a bright future.

Taihe Shuizun is different; his name reflects his strength. He is a single-character title, belonging to the top tier of immortal venerables.

When Wang Yulou can evolve from Jade Palace Immortal Venerable to Eastern Pole Jade Palace Venerable, his cultivation path will have reached another level.

However, there is indeed no clear path for cultivation after reaching the Golden Core stage; different immortals are all walking their own paths.

This was Luocha's advice to Wang Yulou: after reaching the Golden Core stage, he should first cultivate the Cave Heaven Method and then immediately make up for the deficiencies of the ancient method, so as to make his foundation and foundation strong enough.

Therefore, regarding the matter of the Jade Palace Venerable of the Eastern Pole, Xiao Wang is currently only thinking about it; he is so clear-headed that he hasn't even mentioned the Water Immortal Venerable.

Seventeen years later, in a secluded courtyard outside Qingxi Lane in Dishui Fudi.

The Water Immortal took a blade of grass and ruffled the eyebrows of the Jade Palace Immortal, feigning anger.

"My husband, you've already taken away more than two hundred strands of my celestial essence, and my blessed land has shrunk considerably."

How much more is considered safe, and when is it considered safe?

"Seventeen years. There are still three years left until the time you set for attaining enlightenment. If we delay any longer, our fellow practitioners from the Fourth Sect will come after us."

In recent years, Wang Yulou has been cultivating within the Dripping Water Cave, drawing upon the essence and power of the Dripping Water Immortal's cave.

This is the significance of having a reliable Daoist partner. Respecting the Water Immortal Venerable means that no matter how much you do, it is never excessive.

Many people may not understand why the Water Immortal is so kind to Wang Yulou.

The reason is actually not complicated. Feelings, interests, future, and possibilities are all combined. If you replace the Water Venerable with a female cultivator and put her in the position of the Water Immortal Venerable, the Water Venerable will probably become a Daoist partner with Wang Yulou.

Humans live in reality, and the immortals of the great world also live in the real world of cultivation. It's not that complicated for them.

As for what the Water Immortal Venerable said about the pursuit by the Fourth Faction, it was because the cultivators of the Great Heaven and Earth and the Five Domains Heavenly Gathering had set up a bunch of betting odds about the time when the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable attained enlightenment.

The fourth faction received a promise from the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable and chose a thirty-year period, which is when the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is one hundred and fifty years old.

However, as the deadline approached in recent years, Wang Yulou remained as still as an old turtle, making no move whatsoever, which naturally made them restless.

"Haha, go tell them that I've encountered some problems in my cultivation and would like to borrow five hundred strands of the essence of the cave heaven."

I simply ask them to lend me a hand, and I will repay them double upon attaining enlightenment!

Wang Yulou opened his eyes with a smile, pulled the Water Immortal to his side, and made a promise he clearly didn't intend to keep. The Water Immortal was amused by Wang Yulou and replied teasingly.

"They're not fools, how could they expect you to pay them back double?"

However, it's still necessary to have double insurance.

Rakshasa might not be reliable, so let's return three points.

After all, with the Unicorn Flood Dragon Demon God's Grotto-heaven there, spending an extra three points for safety is worthwhile and affordable.

Yu Lou plotted that the fellow practitioners of the Fourth Faction were idiots, but the Water Immortal knew that those people wouldn't be truly stupid, though her suggestions would still have practical value.

Borrowing money to cultivate immortality isn't shameful; achieving enlightenment makes you a true hero!

If he were to truly die under the lightning tribulation, the more arrogant he was when he refused to lend, ask for, or seek help, the more pathetic his fate would be when he were struck dead.

The process is important, but ultimately success or failure is what matters.

"Okay, let's start by negotiating at one point, it'll show that we're confident."

Whether to lend or not, how much to lend, and how much to repay are all minor matters. The key is to get our allies to help us make Xiao Wang's path to enlightenment even more secure.

It's not that Xiao Wang is cowardly. When that old bastard Mang Xiang attained enlightenment, in order to secure his position, he even killed his own good disciples, almost wiping out the entire inner and outer sects of the Red Lantern Sect.

Compared to the raging elephant, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's thirst for Dao Fruit was much lower.

"Understood, but..."

Water Immortal propped himself up on his arms, pulling himself away from Wang Yulou's embrace, and looked him up and down with a suspicious expression.

"What are you looking at?" Jade Palace Immortal Venerable asked, puzzled.

"My lord, how confident are you really?"

It turns out that Xiao Wang's claim of "one cent profit" even fooled Xiao Yu.

"Hahaha, fortunately my wife manipulated the power of the cave to help me comprehend the Dao."

We are both water-based cultivators, and our supernatural abilities have improved rapidly over the years, so... well, I'd say seven or eight out of ten.

Wang Yulou's humble reply.
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In the Blessed Land of No Fixed Heaven, before the Hidden Platform of the Four Extremes, the Old Man with the Winnowing Basket is fully activating this treasure, observing all the changes in the Great Heaven and Earth that touch upon the levels of the Great Dao.

The Ashes of Calamity cannot comprehend the changes, the Purple Mansion grasps the trends of change, and the Golden Core contends with the unresolved changes of the future.

In the mortal world, amidst countless trials and tribulations, countless cultivators fought tooth and nail for this one chance for change in the otherwise desolate cultivation realm.

But for the old man with the winnowing basket who was in charge of the treasures left by the King of Wuding, the changes in the world were just like the fish in his own fishpond.

When the fishpond is calm, it's not visible.

But as soon as the fish tries to move, the old man with the winnowing basket can see it immediately.

Over the years, the compromises between Bifang and the Boluo Association have not progressed further, but the Boluo elders have never stopped observing the changes in the world.

Even someone as powerful as him, second only to the most powerful being in the world, could not determine whether the calm before his eyes was the calm before the storm or a true return to tranquility.

The threat from beyond the heavens is both real and feigned. Bi Fang's game is already showing signs of defeat. Qing Rui's misfortune, Bi Fang's compromise, and the tiger skin of beyond the heavens all make it seem as if Bi Fang has reached a dead end.

But nobody dared to gamble.

Wang Yulou gambled because the failure hadn't affected him enough.

How could one dare gamble away the more than 80,000 years of cultivation that the old man with the winnowing basket had undergone?
"Another one, huh?"

Noticing that the Great Dao line on the Four Extremes Concealment Platform moved slightly, the old man with the winnowing basket realized, based on the characteristics of the Great Dao fluctuation, that this was a Celestial Venerable he had never seen before.

In recent years, six people have achieved the Golden Core stage.

Correspondingly, different factions are searching for the greatest common denominator in order to prepare internally for a new era.

However, half of the demon gods in the Immortal Extinction Domain died, and the newly certified Golden Core cultivators, including Qiu Mile, amounted to only seven people.

The constraints imposed by the Great Heaven and Earth were, in general, relatively lenient, and the duration of the tribulation was only extended to nine years and seven months.

After all, the pressure exerted on the world by the newly attained Golden Core is far less than that of the old cultivators who died in the Immortal Extinction Domain.

"This must be Wang Yulou. Interesting, you're finally about to achieve the Golden Core stage."

The old man with the winnowing basket smiled and stroked his beard; he had a high opinion of Wang Yulou.

Or rather, he favors anyone who can bring about change to the world.

As long as Bifang doesn't die, no matter how it changes, Boluo will win!
Bifang blocked the heads of all the immortals in the world, like a dam blocking a great river.

Change is like a torrent crashing against a dam.

It may not collapse in one go, but the accumulated water and potential energy will not disappear.

With repeated impacts and gradual accumulation, the dam will eventually collapse.

But this isn't entirely a good thing for the elderly man who owns the winnowing basket.

Because after Bi Fang dies, he will face a situation where all the forces of the world are on guard against him and want to kill him.

This is why he replaced half of the cultivators on Boluo Mountain with people from his own grotto-heaven.

Even the decision not to directly target Bifang was made after a multi-dimensional assessment, taking into account the growth of their own strength, Bifang's strength, and the progress of the top-tier Golden Core cultivators in the Boluo Society.

The reason why the top Golden Core cultivators of the Bamboo Grove Society are not in a hurry is precisely this.

Bifang is the current number one eater, and Boluo will be the future number one eater. If there's nothing good, just let the two of them eat it.

However, because the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable finally attained enlightenment and officially stepped onto the chessboard of the Great Heaven and Earth, he also truly caught the eye of the Winnowing Basket Elder for the first time.

It's hard to say whether this is a good thing or a bad thing.
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"My lord, you may not be able to refine the Water Lily in a short time, but at least you can refine this True Dragon Armor."

With the help of the artifact spirit, it can be completed in two years. We've already waited thirty years, so what's another two?

When the time came, Xiaoyu stopped urging Wang Yulou.

She even generously gave Wang Yulou the low-grade immortal artifact she had obtained from Chi Ming, which was actually a third-grade immortal artifact, the True Dragon Armor.

Having one more defensive artifact means having one more layer of insurance.

Before the tribulation, given Xiao Wang's strength, taking extra precautions wouldn't be too much.

The True Dragon Armor is just like its name suggests, combining offense and defense, and can smash the True Dragon Armor in a fight.

"No need. I have already mastered the Crimson Lamp, and I also have the superior-grade spiritual treasure, the Crimson Gold Flower Hairpin, protecting me. If I still can't withstand it..."

Little Fish raised her hand and covered Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's mouth, silencing him along with his unfinished nonsense.

"To attain enlightenment while still alive, you are my first man, Wang Yulou. We will walk to the very end together."

Even the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was somewhat moved at this moment.

What a beautiful vow to embark on the great path together!

He embraced the goddess, and after a brief moment of tenderness, they left the blessed land of Dripping Water together.
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Wang Yulou attained enlightenment not within the Eastern Pole Sect, but in the Rakshasa Immortal Kingdom of the Rakshasa.

Rakshasa cultivates the Nascent Soul Technique combined with the Divine Illumination Technique. Her immortal kingdom has been in operation for thirty years, giving her a significant home-field advantage.

Wang Yulou attained enlightenment here, which was quite safe; he didn't have to worry about anyone secretly causing trouble.

However, other fourth-faction immortals, for their own money—no, for the unity of the fourth faction—also came to the Rakshasa Immortal Kingdom today.

However, they did not make a move, so the old man with the winnowing basket could not notice them through the Four Extremes Concealment Platform.

In the Rakshasa Immortal Kingdom, within the Rakshasa God Palace, the immortals of the fourth faction, whether in their Dharma bodies or as true beings, are gathering.

This can be considered the final preparatory stage before Jade Palace Immortal Venerable attains enlightenment; all his allies who could come have come.

It was mainly the fourth faction, those people from the Outer Heavens, only General Whitebeard came.

It can only be said that even among allies, there are degrees of closeness and distance.

In reality, even the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable himself was more wary than affectionate towards the mysterious Outer Heaven.

"Fellow Daoist Yuque, your Golden Core certification is quite impressive. Several betting operations in the Four Extremes, Five Regions and Eight Desolations have already collapsed."

Donglai's somewhat fourth-party team lubricant function amused everyone.

There's no way around it, this is really interesting.

Many people from the Purple Mansions followed suit, unaware of the consequences, after seeing that old geezer, Immortal Venerable Crane Spirit, open a betting pool. As a result, they were dragged down by Immortal Venerable Jade Palace until their faces turned green.

The opportunity to obtain the Golden Elixir was within reach, but he stubbornly endured for another thirty years. No one expected that Wang Yulou's weakness was real.

Many people see rumors circulating throughout the world mocking the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable for being weak, saying he can't even defeat someone at the peak of Foundation Establishment, and they think it's just simple mockery or an exaggerated artistic embellishment.

But Xiao Wang really needs thirty years to gradually build up his strength and prepare for the Golden Core stage.

"But Yulou, how confident are you now? We've played around a bit, but of course your safety is the most important thing."

There's no need to insist on a specific timeframe for obtaining the certificate. If you're not fully prepared, it's better to wait.

The leader of the fourth faction, Rakshasa, spoke, displaying the demeanor of Old Deng.

Everyone else calls him Fellow Daoist Yuque, but he's different. He calls him Wang Yulou—"Pretending to be dead!"
However, Xiao Wang didn't have any objections and went along with Luocha's suggestion, answering directly.

"Your Majesty, Yulou has confidence."

The others in the fourth faction didn't like to use the title "Little Wang," but Rakshasa was very pleased.

"Hahaha, good, come on, eat this Grim Golden Pill, and your defensive ability will be enhanced once again."

The aura of gold surrounding your body will not hinder your ability to cast spells, and you will also enjoy its defensive power.

If this still doesn't work, then there's nothing I can do.

Rakshasa casually reached into the void and took out a black precious pill with golden patterns on it—the Grim Golden Pill!

The elixir of immortality has reappeared.

The white-bearded general looked at the stern golden pill, then at Wang Yulou, thinking to himself, "This is how the Donkey King got something for free."

If I had known there was such a good thing, I would have licked the boots of a Rakshasa too!

However, how could Rakshasa bestow such a divine elixir simply because Wang Yulou licked it comfortably?
The ingredients used in the refining of the Senran Golden Phase Pill are of Grade 3 spiritual materials, making it an elixir that even Golden Immortals can benefit from.

Allowing Wang Yulou, at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm, to consume this food to prove his Golden Core status would undoubtedly be a tremendous help.

The core reason why Rakshasa gave this pill to Jade Pavilion is something outsiders could not have imagined.

What he was considering was that if Wang Yulou attained enlightenment, and two or three thousand years later, the Eastern Pole Sect would still be the force beside him.

At that time, he will be able to use his long-standing observation and influence over Wang Yulou to effectively control and utilize Xiao Wang.

Of course, the premise of all of Rakshasa's designs was that he was confident that he could stand for tens of thousands of years.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for bestowing the elixir!"

Wang Yulou and Xiaoyu exchanged a glance, and finally accepted the Senran Jinxiang Pill.

It turns out that Wang Yulou had already obtained a magic pill from the dripping water, a water-based defensive magic pill.

However, we should be frugal where possible. There's no need to worry about taking advantage of a big spender like the Rakshasa. As for how to repay the favors owed to the Rakshasa in the future, first of all, we need to have a future.

"Come, fellow Daoists, let us raise our glasses in advance!"

The Demon Emperor raised his cup, inviting everyone to celebrate the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's attainment of enlightenment.

However, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable suddenly felt a little worried.

Isn't this like popping champagne early?

The capital of the Rakshasa Immortal Kingdom is a city of cultivators.

Today, the entire city is supported by a top-tier grand formation, and the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable stands in the center of the formation, suspended in mid-air.

This formation is called the "Earthly Fiend and Emerging Gold Yin-Yang Formation". Earthly Fiend refers to the spiritual energy of the earth, Emerging Gold refers to the harmony of metal and water, and Yin-Yang refers to the changes of birth and death of Yin and Yang.

Seventy-two Purple Mansion cultivators from the Fourth Faction stood within the thirty-six array eyes of the great formation, the cornerstone of the formation.

Actually, one person is enough, but two people are a safer option.

Driven by these cultivators, the Earthly Fiend Golden Yin-Yang Formation can unleash enough power to help the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable overcome the tribulation of lightning.

It wasn't about withstanding the tribulation lightning, but about helping the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable replenish his spiritual energy, nourish his Dao essence, and heal his injuries.

By extracting the spiritual energy of the earthly evil, and combining metal and water to create a powerful force, it can also hide in the formation to heal itself in case of an accident.

This formation is of an extremely high level, enough to help a Golden Core Immortal overcome more than twenty tribulations after attaining enlightenment.

How to put it in the case of Xiao Wang? You can't say it's because Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is weak. The more important reason is that the old men of the Fourth Faction are afraid of losing money!
"There shouldn't be any problem, right?" Donglai asked his senior brother.

The water buffalo snorted and said.

Even if there's a problem, he'll pretend there isn't.

The reputation for being weak has been around for so many years and has already had a real negative impact.

After he attains enlightenment, he must find a way to escape this predicament as soon as possible.

Suddenly, Donglai and Niu Mo looked at the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable above the great formation.

The wind was blowing, and the drizzle, imbued with the essence of water, was carried by the wind onto the buildings and cultivators of the immortal city.

"No one is allowed to cast spells lightly or interfere with the lightning tribulation!"

Rakshasa spoke calmly, but her words were indeed golden and precious, the decree of a top-tier immortal.

With the aid of a grand formation, the most treasured immortal artifacts, a variety of supernatural powers, miraculous elixirs, the protection of top-tier immortals, and numerous allies from various factions, he is ready to help others.

What kind of existence can prove the Golden Elixir?

A stolen certificate?
You're not even a snack for the Celestial King yet; you'll first become a snack for the nearby Golden Core Celestial Venerables!
Amidst everyone's anticipation, Wang Yulou looked up.

The sky was terribly dark, and clouds were rapidly gathering.

The Daoist essence of water within Wang Yulou became increasingly clear.

After thirty years of refinement, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable has been able to control the Dao essence within him.

But at this moment, he seemed to be out of control, which was a sign that he was breaking through the limitations of the power level of the Great Heaven and Earth.

The Purple Palace nurtures the Dao, the Golden Elixir embodies the Great Dao.

The water in the capital of the Rakshasa Immortal Kingdom began to boil—not from heat, but from being summoned by the laws of the Water Dao.

With the help of the little fish, Wang Yulou quickly transformed part of the little fish's understanding of the Great Dao by extracting the essence of the blessed land of Dripping Water.

That's how he accumulated the knowledge to touch upon the great Dao of Heaven, Earth, and Water at the age of 150.

"Boom~Boom~Boom~"

The clouds were brewing a calamity lightning, and the rumbling sound echoed throughout Shengxian Prefecture.

Several members of the Four Seas Alliance, emboldened, flew high into the sky and gazed towards the Rakshasa Immortal Kingdom.

"White Beard, go!"

Rakshasa spoke calmly, dispatching the white-bearded general who belonged to the same branch as Zhizhi Dragon God.

This arrangement is very skillful.

Whitebeard immediately accepted the order, said nothing, and headed straight for the Four Seas Alliance.

"Can I fly in and try?" Wang Yulou asked Luosha.

He pondered that this was how Mangxiang attained enlightenment, and Qiu Mile even endured a lightning tribulation in one gulp.

It would seem a bit unrefined to wait downstairs by yourself.

"You can try to die, but the Dao Fruit has corrupted your mind; your mind is already in turmoil. Proceed as planned."

The Demon Emperor, having seen much, was not surprised by the little king's perplexing behavior and remained remarkably composed.

How much longer until the ritual is ready?

Upon hearing that he had been misled by the Dao Fruit, Xiao Wang became even more nervous.

All that nonsense about being calm and generous in the face of enlightenment and tribulation is utter rubbish.

Li Xian, Li Xian, come and save us!

"Boom!"

The heavenly tribulation suddenly stopped.

The little fish clapped excitedly, for the calamity clouds in the sky had begun to disperse!

By undergoing the tribulation together, the heavenly tribulation can be dispersed, thereby reducing its power.

This design and response is a win-win situation, but building mutual trust is extremely difficult.

The Heavenly Serpent and the Wild Elephant trusted each other because they were both Qingrui's dogs.

There was mutual trust between Yu Que and Li Xian, because the Fourth Faction had only been established for a short time and was still thriving.

The tribulation of Li Xian was not actually due yet. In order to hitch a ride on the path of Yu Que Xian Zun's enlightenment, this immortal venerable stayed in the Great Heaven and Earth for almost half a year.

Seeing that the plan was going smoothly, Wang Yulou relaxed and finally took the Senran Jinxiang Pill.

Black and gold armor grew on his body, and he raised a crimson lamp to the top of his head.

Under Rakshasa's guidance, the timing and rhythm were controlled very well.

Not long after Xiao Wang finished his preparations, the first lightning tribulation finally struck.
"boom!"

The Crimson Lamp trembled, and the power of the Great Dao on it shifted slightly, blocking most of the tribulation lightning. Wang Yulou's gleaming golden armor completely blocked the aftershocks of the tribulation lightning.

The second time, nothing happened.

The third attack was more powerful, and the Crimson Lamp only blocked 60% of it.

The fourth attack was even more powerful; the Crimson Lamp blocked 40% of it, and Wang Yulou began to be injured.

A casual dose of healing pills calmed Xiao Wang's mind.

The number of lightning tribulations has already exceeded half.

He was supposed to undergo more than a dozen lightning tribulations, but unfortunately, most of the tribulations were taken away by Immortal Venerable Li.

The calamity energy near the Great Heaven and Earth has been completely drained.

Therefore, as long as he withstands four or five more tribulations of lightning, he will be able to successfully attain the Golden Core stage.

The fifth one.
The sixth step: The awe-inspiring golden armor began to shatter.

The seventh item: The Crimson Lamp was removed by Wang Yulou. Without the Refining Treasure Technique, it cannot be used foolishly.

However, if the next two strikes come down, the crimson gold hairpin that Xiao Wang borrowed from Xiao Yu will have to bear the heavy responsibility.

However, their preparations for enlightenment are not limited to this.

"Mix the pills! Quickly, mix the pills!"

The little fish urged the Immortal Dragon King somewhat anxiously. The Immortal Dragon King's disciple, who had been refining pills outside the capital of the Rakshasa Immortal Kingdom for half a year, hurriedly handed over control of the pill furnace to the Immortal Dragon King.

The Immortal Dragon King gently activated his wondrous technique, and the elixir was formed.

The elixir was completed, and a tribulation of lightning appeared.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable sold off all the 'reputation' he had accumulated as the vice leader of the alliance to help the Immortal Alliance and Rakshasa establish the fourth faction.

And the reward comes today!

Heaven and earth were enraged. First, two Golden Core cultivators underwent tribulation together, and then the Immortal Pills merged to attract a lightning tribulation.

But its anger was useless. If the world truly possessed any power, it wouldn't have been reduced to a mere fishpond.

The combined area of ​​the Five Regions and Eight Wastes today is not even as large as the Four Seas 100,000 years ago.

As for the Four Seas, they have been devoured to the point that only the 'Four Seas Lake' remains!
In its powerless rage, the ninth lightning tribulation vanished.

The eighth lightning tribulation was as powerful as usual, but Jade Palace Immortal Venerable had already blocked seven, so why would he be afraid of this last one?

The secret techniques for dealing with the tribulation were useless, and several other methods were also ineffective. He simply used his body, and the spiritual treasure crimson flower hairpin on his head, to fly towards the lightning tribulation on his own initiative.

"boom!"

Xiao Wang was struck straight through, but the Crimson Gold Hairpin was, after all, a top-grade spiritual treasure, and it could easily block the lightning tribulation.

Despite being struck by lightning, Wang Yulou remained completely unmoved within the crimson-gold protective shield, not even the hem of his clothes twitching.

"It's done!" Donglai and the others clasped their hands in relief.

Make big!
Jade Palace Immortal Venerable did not answer, but stood silently in the center of heaven and earth, suspended in mid-air, feeling the changes of becoming a Golden Core Immortal Venerable.

His eyes were tightly closed, but the image of the Great Road unfolded before him.

At this moment, feeling the immense power of the Golden Core Immortal Venerable, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable finally confirmed a fact.

Zifu refers to the grapes on the grape trellis.

Fortunately, they escaped, they escaped from that lowest level of the cage.

This is:

Su Hui was born with the ability to discern evil waves; the sound of clear stream water was accompanied by the chill of the morning wind.

At the tender age of twenty, I personally visited the Golden Terrace, feeling as if I were walking on thin ice for twenty years of hardship.

The Immortal Venerable uses stars as pieces in his chess game, while the True Man plots against the moon and the sea.

His body was like duckweed, trapped in a prison; his heart held the secrets of a mountain range, a dragon coiled within.

It's difficult to navigate social situations smoothly and maneuver effectively; it's hard to succeed by being adept at diplomacy and strategy.

The leader of the alliance received the crown of reform, and ascended to the Purple Palace at the age of one hundred.

Who says the proud ones are not of our kind? They slander me, mocking my cronyism and cruelty.

Little did they know that every step they took was fraught with blood and tears? How many have actually seen the pass of Shu?

Though lacking the awe-inspiring brilliance of a sword, he possesses a profound understanding of the grand scheme of things and commands the universe.

With united hearts and minds, all can become a weapon; when the momentum is strong enough, it can overturn heaven and earth.

Today the elixir is complete and ascends to the Jade Palace; who dares to stop the Milky Way from rolling across the heavens?
(End of this chapter)