Shangyuque

Chapter 289 Extending lifespan by 1,800 years, attaining the supreme position for countless generations!
After the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable attained enlightenment, the elders of the Fourth Sect offered their congratulations and then quietly departed.

But this is only the beginning. The effort they made to protect the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable when he attained enlightenment will be something that Little Wang will have to repay in the future.

Allies are allies, and contributions are contributions. Just as couples must consider their own interests, there is no such thing as purely selfless contribution among great cultivators that is detached from their own interests.

Everyone, including the little fish, left.

After the commotion, only silence remained.

The Dao Fruit has been obtained, and the turmoil surrounding it has finally come to an end.

Wang Yulou stood alone in mid-air, while the Purple Mansions were tidying up the formation.

The Earthly Fiend Golden Yin-Yang Formation was sponsored by Rakshasa. The leader of the Purple Mansion saw that the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was still there, so he hurriedly came up to pay his respects.

"Immortal Lord, do you have any further instructions?"

The Senran Jinxiang Armor, transformed from the Senran Jinxiang Pill, possesses a unique design almost akin to a celestial artifact. However, due to the special nature of its crafting process, even with Wang Yulou's full effort, he only managed to transform a small portion of the spiritual materials and essence.

As Wang Yulou channeled his spiritual fire, transforming the remaining remnants of the chilling golden armor, he spoke.

"I want to see the Demon Emperor."

The cultivation after the Golden Elixir begins from this point.

It wasn't said to the Rakshasa's subordinates, but to the Rakshasa himself.

"Come!" the Rakshasa responded.

A portal in the void opened wide, revealing the Demon Emperor's blessed land inside.

Last time, the Fourth Faction gathered in the Rakshasa Cave Heaven, directly within the Demon Emperor's Daoist temple. Due to the limitations of the temple's formation, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable could not clearly see the scene outside the cave heaven.

Looking at it now, one realizes that compared to the celestial atmosphere of Qingrui Cave, the Demon Emperor's blessed land appears extremely desolate.

There was no vegetation, no water, and only desert. The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable only saw the existence of life beneath the sand.

This place is special. Jade Palace Immortal Venerable looked towards the edge of the blessed land, trying to estimate the strength of Rakshasa, but he found that the edge of Rakshasa Blessed Land appeared particularly blurry in his eyes.

Upon closer inspection, the blurriness intensified.

It seems that the Demon Emperor designed some means to restrict exploration in the cave, so even Wang Yulou, with the eyesight of a Golden Core Immortal, could not see clearly how far away it was.

The only certainty is that the spiritual energy and spiritual power within this blessed land are contained beneath the earth and have not spread excessively to the ground or the sky.

This unique landscape and construction, along with the design of undetectable edges and dimensions, gave Wang Yulou a sense of mystery.

What is the Rakshasa hiding?
However, none of this matters. Considering that the cultivation of each Golden Core Immortal Venerable is different, it is not strange that the Demon Emperor would shut himself in his cave and manage the underground world.

Led by the Rakshasa disciple, the Yellow Dog Demon General, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable soon arrived at the Rakshasa Demon Emperor's dojo.

In that same beautiful valley, the Demon Emperor, disguised as a human, began a lively discussion with the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

The young demon emperor, with his ethereal and otherworldly air, pointed to the tea table, on which sat a cup of spiritual wine.

"Sit down. Everyone says that the best spirit wine in the Immortal Alliance is in the Moonflower Sect, but that's not true."

Now that I've joined the Immortal Alliance, the best spirit wine in the alliance is right here with me.

This wine has no name, and fewer than ten people in the world have ever tasted it.

"Try it, Fellow Daoist Jade Palace."

It is only right that the Demon Emperor addresses you as Wang Yulou.

If the Demon Emperor calls you "Fellow Daoist of Jade Palace," you should be careful.

Xiao Wang picked up the wine glass and discovered that it was actually a magic weapon.

This old bastard is incredibly extravagant, but it's not surprising, given his many years of accumulated wealth and vast fortune; he lacks nothing.

A magical wine cup and a magical artifact wine cup are not the same thing at all. Compared to the latter's pretentious nature in the social interactions of low-level cultivators, the former is more like a harmless pastime.

Wang Yulou had no interest in the daily lives of his fellow immortals.

These old men were practically trying to figure out what was in Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's storage treasure, but as a latecomer to the Golden Core stage, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable knew nothing about his enemies.

Rakshasa's magical wine cup, like a silhouette, allowed Jade Palace Immortal Venerable to at least confirm one fact: even an Immortal Venerable could make foolish mistakes and waste energy on meaningless things.

For example, Yang Zhao's lover who likes to wear earrings, and Luocha's magical wine cup.

It was pointless, but they did it anyway.

It's hard to say why.

"Thank you for the wine, Your Majesty."

Despite his deep contempt for Lao Deng, Xiao Wang remained quite well-behaved.

For a cultivator, drinking a cup of wine in the Rakshasa Blessed Land is equivalent to enduring countless hours of arduous cultivation in the vast world.

This is undoubtedly a blessing, and even if it comes with a price, Xiao Wang has to accept it.

Helping you attain enlightenment is not a free service. I, Xiao Wang, must repay the amount of effort that Rakshasa contributed to Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's enlightenment, along with interest.

Not returning?

There are no debt collection agencies in the cultivation world; among immortal venerables, there is only a life-or-death struggle.

Not repaying a debt of gratitude is tantamount to cutting in line and waiting to die.

However, looking at the spirit wine in the magical wine cup, Wang Yulou's brows furrowed deeply.

Inside the pale blue liquid, a dozen or so infants lay quietly, their eyes closed, seemingly resting.

"The Dew of the Ginseng Spirit, the Elixir of Immortals, a cup of it can extend your life by three hundred years."

Ginseng Spirit, a legendary fourth-grade spiritual herb, was something Wang Yulou had only heard of but never seen.

A lifespan of three hundred years can be found in a single cup of wine.
Once one attains the Dao fruit, such a treasure for prolonging life can immediately be given away as a favor to win people over.

But the Golden Elixir does not require a lifespan.

Lifespan has all flowed to those who have no shortage of it?
This matter has a touch of dark humor to it.

Seeing that the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable drank it all in one gulp, Rakshasa smiled and served him another spiritual fruit.

Compared to the deity who was just an infant, this spiritual fruit looks much more like a human, like a two-year-old child, even wearing a bib made of leaves.

"The ginseng transforms into fruit, the ginseng fruit is infinitely powerful, one ginseng can extend one's life by six hundred years."

"Fellow Daoist Jade Palace, have a taste. This treasure is one I've only obtained once every twelve hundred years."

Wang Yulou couldn't bear to eat the spiritual fruit that looked almost like a child, so he simply put it away and said.

"Your Majesty, such a treasure is truly too much for Yu Lou to possess. I will give it to Xiao Yu later."

To my shame, we've been Daoist partners for many years, and she's always been the one helping me; I've never given her any treasures.

Actually, what Jade Palace Immortal Venerable did was quite tasteless, but neither he nor Rakshasa cared.

Rakshasa spoke with a smile.

"Now you know fear?"

Jade Palace Immortal shook his head, as if to say he wasn't afraid, but ultimately didn't make it clear.

How to begin cultivation after achieving the Golden Elixir is a major challenge.

One inevitable question is how to deal with the little fish and the Bifang behind it.

The Water Immortal Venerable invested so many resources in Wang Yulou, hoping for a return; if he didn't want it today, he would want it tomorrow.

Whether she is one of Bi Fang's people or not is very important. Regardless of whether she is or not, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable must deal with it.

This is why the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable came to see Rakshasa. He obtained the Dao Fruit with the support of the Demon Emperor, and he successfully completed the Dao attainment with the help of the Demon Emperor.

In fact, the Demon Emperor was Wang Yulou's greatest help in achieving the Golden Elixir of Purple Mansion.

If we consider the process of transforming from a Jade Palace True Person into a Jade Palace Immortal Venerable as the process of a company going public, then Rakshasa is the second largest shareholder of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

Rakshasa had a request, which is why the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable dared to come and see him.

"It's a minor matter, no need to worry. The Eastern Pole Sect is right next to my Rakshasa Kingdom, they can't cause any trouble."

However, have you thought about how you plan to cultivate? Nine and a half years later, when the tribulation of lightning descends, how will you deal with it?

Wang Yulou realized that, just as he had guessed, the Demon Emperor was indeed a brain-eating genius.

They joined the Immortal Alliance because they saw that Bifang might be behind Dishui, and that's why they put the Dongji Sect by their side.

You scheme against me, I scheme against you, hey, we're just not going to fight.

If the older generation continues to do this, the average lifespan will keep increasing, making it increasingly difficult for those below to rise in status.

In the world of cultivation, those who possess the greatest power are actually the most cautious and the least fond of fighting.

very funny.

"I wanted to wait until the rules of heaven and earth changed before I switched to the Cave Heaven Method, but the news of the change of the rules of heaven and earth has been circulating for so many years and there has still been no real change."

"Your Majesty, is this matter stalled at the Bamboo Grove Meeting, or at the Immortal Kingdom?"

Wang Yulou waited thirty years to attain enlightenment, which is quite patient, but the old Dengs are even more patient.

Even though a compromise had been reached, they wouldn't push it any further, leaving Xiao Wang completely confused.

Even the Heavenly Realm was unaware of the secrets behind it. As a steward of the Seven Seas Palace and a member of the Heavenly Realm's leadership, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable naturally wanted to try and find out more.

The opportune moment to transform one's own celestial abode is to wait for a Rakshasa who has demands of oneself to test the waters, and that will be just right.

The old bastards are good at calculations, and so is the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, so he wasn't actually that afraid of these old scoundrels.

"The problem is that the Winnowing Basket Elder and Bi Fang are talking about maintaining stability for another three thousand years. However, if the top immortals join forces and change the rules of heaven and earth, they will have a chance to briefly see part of Bi Fang's strength."

Therefore, the Winnowing Basket Society will have to wait until all fellow Daoists are ready before working with Bifang to revise the rules.

They've reached a peace agreement, but they're still looking for an opportunity to see if they can really mess things up!

"How long?" Jade Palace Immortal asked helplessly, looking pitiful as his cultivation progress was being affected.

"It's hard to say. Different Golden Immortals maintain different states over time because their methods are all unique."

Even in times of chaos, it's difficult to transform into a state where one can unleash their full power.

It takes time to adjust, but after so many years, I guess most people have already made the adjustments.

However, the fellow cultivators are all modest and unwilling to say that they are ready; they are all waiting.

"Maybe we'll have to wait another seventy or eighty years?"

Fellow Daoists are all humble.

wrong!
Fellow Daoists are all cunning old foxes

Correct!
This was the first time Wang Yulou had heard of such a saying. The strength of Golden Immortals and top-tier Immortal Venerables was not always maintained at their peak. No, in Rakshasa's words, it should be called 'the state where they can unleash their full power'.

This news alone is enough for Xiao Wang to obediently call out "Your Majesty".

At first, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable did not quite understand the reason, but in a short while, he realized its essence.

The cultivation of Golden Core Immortals may differ in terms of extreme efficiency and extreme explosive power. This difference is an inevitable result of later Golden Core cultivators pursuing faster cultivation efficiency in order to ensure their own safety and keep up with the old man's pace.

In the changing era of the replacement of the Golden Core at the head, the pursuit of ultimate efficiency and the pursuit of ultimate power explosion diverged, and differences emerged.

The degree of difference varies among different people depending on the characteristics of their respective spiritual practices.

Therefore, in a stable era, everyone pursues high efficiency, but when chaos comes, they begin to cultivate high efficiency and then unleash it.

The changes correspond to the fact that the overall situation of the world often remains stable for thousands of years.

Even a newly formed Golden Core may not have the opportunity to realize the key to the incompatibility between ultimate efficiency and ultimate power.

"I understand, seventy or eighty years."
"Then shall I begin the transformation of this grotto-heaven now? Does Your Majesty deem it appropriate?"

Wang Yulou needs to consider the stability of the Immortal Alliance, the Fourth Sect, and the Great Heaven and Earth when he undertakes the transformation of the grotto-heavens.

If the Great Heaven and Earth are unstable, the Immortal Alliance will be unstable; if the Immortal Alliance is unstable, the Fourth Faction may also become unstable; if the Fourth Faction is unstable, Little Wang will be finished.

"Now that you've experienced the terrifying power of the Cave Heaven Technique, do you still dare to continue cultivating it?"

After Xiao Wang attained the Golden Core stage, he immediately realized how weak Purple Mansion cultivators were in front of Golden Core Immortal Venerables.

There are two core differences between Purple Mansion cultivators and Foundation Establishment cultivators. One is that they have an additional second power core called 'Purple Mansion,' which can actually be anything. The other is that through the 'touchpoints' and 'foundation' of multiple power cores, they have achieved the initial application of the Great Dao—the Dao Essence.

The difference between a Golden Core Immortal and a Purple Mansion Immortal lies in the fact that the level of the core power has been raised by one rank. This is a qualitative change, and the improvement is so strong that it has reached a point that heaven and earth cannot tolerate. Otherwise, there would be no Tribulation of Enlightenment and the endless Tribulation of Thunder after the Golden Core stage.

In fact, it is true that the world cannot tolerate Golden Core cultivators, because the great world has been gradually consumed by Golden Core cultivators, leaving only the current size. Right now, the great world is so crowded that even when Jade Palace Immortal Venerable attained enlightenment in Shengxian Prefecture, the cultivators of Qunqing Plain could see him (but not clearly).

If the Grotto Heaven Method is a simulation of the Great Heaven and Earth, then the Golden Elixir is a simplified version of the Grotto Heaven. The Golden Elixir created by the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable through the method of connecting the Purple Palace with the acupoints is the most ancient of the ancient Golden Elixir methods.

His golden elixir can contain the Great Dao, thus enabling him to completely utilize and deprive the power of the universe.

The Dao essence within the Purple Mansion will be overwhelmingly suppressed by the power of the Great Dao activated by the Golden Core.

As for the Cave Heaven Purple Mansion, it's even more outrageous. Jade Palace Immortal Venerable can confirm that if the Great Dao suppresses the Dao Essence, then the Cave Heaven Purple Mansion is completely defenseless against the Cave Heaven Golden Core.

This lack of defense extends to the fact that the Golden Elixir of the Cave Heaven Method is also defenseless in front of the founder of the Cave Heaven Method.

This is why Rakshasa reminded Wang Yulou.

The principle is very simple. Wang Xianzhu was reincarnated as a woman in the Dripping Water Cave. Even the Dripping Water Immortal Venerable couldn't understand the reincarnation mechanism within the Dripping Water Blessed Land. The Cave Heaven Method was a ready-made method, and the ways to build the Cave Heavens that carried the wonders of the Cave Heavens were designed in advance.

Those who build grotto-heavens are essentially using someone else's blueprints to construct treasure vaults, destined to be like pigs and dogs in front of those who possess more detailed blueprints for grotto-heavens and golden elixir cultivation.

Because the Golden Elixir of the Cave Heaven Method allows one to perceive the existence of the Great Dao, it enables one to specialize one's own Cave Heaven.

However, in the presence of a Golden Core Immortal Venerable who has a deeper understanding of the Great Dao, the home-field advantage brought by the Cave Heaven Technique will be quickly negated.

What about the founder of the Cave Heaven Method?
It's not hard to say. In short, it's not a very good thing.

"It still needs to be repaired, otherwise the lifespan problem can't be solved."

Wang Yulou smiled wryly.

Anyway, he's from beyond the heavens, so even if he gets eaten, he'll be among the last to be eaten—this can't be said to the Rakshasa.

Moreover, there are plenty of tall people in the world, so I don't believe that the old man with the winnowing basket, the water spirit, and the Rakshasa aren't anxious!
"There are serious problems with tribulation and lifespan. For cultivators at the lower levels, the cage of the cultivation world is designed by us Golden Core cultivators."

But you are now a Celestial Venerable. You should understand that the cage of the cultivation world was not designed by any one person, but rather pushed to its current state step by step by others.

The more Golden Elixir cultivators there are in the world, the shorter the intervals between tribulations, and the more urgent the desire for the Grotto Heaven Technique becomes.

The survival difficulty faced by Golden Core cultivators who practice the Cave Heaven Method will decrease significantly before the final reckoning, thus further shortening the intervals between lightning tribulations.

This is an accelerating process.

Am I right, Old Deng?

It sounds right, but it might not actually be right.

Because the final reckoning may not necessarily occur, it depends on whether the Wuji Dao Master of the Outer Heaven is truly dead.

In any case, according to the knowledge of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, a steward of the Outer Heavens, none of the immortal venerables of the Outer Heavens have ever seen the Dao Lord.
"With Your Majesty's talent, Yu Lou believes that Your Majesty will surely reach the end and ascend to the first supreme position in the history of the Great Heaven and Earth."

Yu Lou is willing to serve Your Majesty with utmost loyalty and devotion.

This answer makes Jade Palace Immortal Venerable seem like a complete idiot and a sycophant.

But Xiao Wang wasn't there to help Luocha solve his problem. Luocha's initial revelation of the information about the Ba Luo Association might have been out of goodwill, but now, revealing this information is almost a test.

The reason for acting like a fool is to not be a real fool. What Rakshasa's test was for is unknown to Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, but it does not affect Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's pretense of ignorance.

The Demon Emperor scrutinized Wang Yulou, a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Yuque, your progress from the Purple Mansion to the Golden Core is remarkably fast."

Qingrui supported you, Shuizun supported you, Cangshan supported you a lot, and in a sense, Bifang also supported you.

Everyone says you're lucky, but fellow Daoist, to me you seem like the reincarnation of some great being.

You tell me, if you weren't the reincarnation of a powerful being, how could you have attained enlightenment so quickly?

Even the Demon King has its troubles. Realizing that its probing was unlikely to yield any results, it chose to confront the situation directly.

I don't think you're an idiot, so what are you then?
"The concept of reincarnation has never existed in the universe."

Those who claim to be reincarnations are merely deceiving foolish cultivators in exchange for resources for their own cultivation.

Your Majesty, you have witnessed how I attained enlightenment.

From Qingxifang to Dishuidong, they gradually developed an understanding of the cultivation world.

He traveled from the Western Sea to the Red Lantern Temple, participated in the power struggle among the great cultivators, and gained the approval of the Wild Elephant.

In his position as vice leader, he finally unleashed his long-accumulated wisdom, propelling the reform process of the Immortal Alliance during its chaotic era.

The process of empowering and reclaiming power at the Assembly Platform was, to me, like taking a piece of pork and turning it around before finally becoming a Celestial Venerable.

The journey has been getting faster and faster, which may seem strange, but you understand that those who achieve enlightenment are those who are on the right path.

Those who constantly encounter obstacles often never have the opportunity to attain enlightenment.

There aren't that many good things that lead to enlightenment by overcoming numerous difficulties and obstacles; a little bit of difficulty and obstacle is enough.

The idea is to force Bifang to dissipate its cultivation and start over, so that in the current state of the immortal realm, it will encounter more difficulties and dangers, and it will die on the path of cultivation just the same.

Wang Yulou's response was reasonable and well-founded, and Luosha could not determine whether what he said was true or false.

However, if Jade Palace Immortal Venerable were to reach the Rakshasa realm, he would not care about the truth or falsehood.

The truth or falsehood can be easily altered by a top-tier Golden Elixir.

Rakshasa spoke slowly. "After reaching the Golden Core stage, it becomes difficult to follow the right path."

The more complex the world is, the clearer one's view becomes from a higher vantage point.

The top and second-tier forces horizontally need to be well managed, and the Heavenly Immortals, Golden Immortals, and the immortals of the Bamboo Grove Society vertically need to be clearly distinguished. However, at the very top level, there are two or three forces fighting against each other.

A slight misstep in choosing a path can easily lead to death and the annihilation of one's spiritual essence.

The Immortal Alliance is strong, and our Fourth Faction is still on the rise. The only thing you can't be sure about is whether Bifang or Boluo will win, nor can you be sure about the progress of the changes in the rules of heaven and earth.

What a load of nonsense! You Rakshasa, you've rambled on for so long, pretending to be a big brother, testing the waters, and then going straight for the kill.

Finally, finally, this old thing has reached its maximum intensity.

Yes, previously it was all underwater combat between Jade Palace Immortal Venerable and Rakshasa Immortal Venerable, but Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's performance was generally acceptable.

Now, it can be considered that Rakshasa has given him the approval to "join the game".

What kind of situation?

A battle among the greatest talents of all time for the Dao Fruit!

Qiu Mile and Shenguang have both obtained the Golden Elixir of the Valley. Jade Palace Immortal Venerable may seem to be following Rakshasa as his underling, but who can drink the Demon Emperor's Brew?

Xiao Wang won every single time, risking his life to keep going, taking the right path, and overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Immediately after attaining enlightenment, he wisely paid homage to the Demon Emperor and performed quite well. Even so, he underwent another test and finally passed the Demon Emperor's test.

This is the real game: the test, the tug-of-war, the investment, the test again, the probing again... grinding and grinding until the very path is almost worn away, before the Rakshasa finally "gave a mouth".

Note that the treatment Luoshala Xiaowang received upon joining the game is completely different from the support Wang Yulou received from Shuizun and Qingrui.

Shui Zun once truly intended to make Wang Yulou the price, the price to test Qing Rui. At that time, even Luo Sha was forced into it by Shui Zun.

Qingrui was even more ruthless. After Wang Yulou joined the Fourth Faction, Qingrui had a conflict with the Fourth Faction and directly sent people to devour Wang Yulou's Western Sea.

Showing no mercy whatsoever
Once upon a time, Qingrui preached to Wang Yulou.

Shui Zun once made promises and offered support to Wang Yulou, and even personally stood in front of Wang Yulou at the winnowing basket gathering.

However, that recognition was based on merit, because Wang Yulou became the governing leader within the Immortal Alliance at certain specific times, shouldering greater consensus. Therefore, he was recognized and supported by the Water Venerable and Qingrui.

The Rakshasa's recognition and support follow the path of "being of the same origin as me".

Both were members of the Fourth Faction and were allies.

The Dao Fruit of Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was obtained with the support of Rakshasa and the Immortal Venerables of the Fourth Faction.

Even when the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable attained enlightenment, the Rakshasa Demon Emperor contributed significantly.

Rakshasa valued the fact that the two shared a common origin, rather than using Xiao Wang simply because Xiao Wang had made contributions.

However, Rakshasa's use of the power wasn't mindless; he also used both spiritual wine and spiritual fruit.

They probed left and right, and finally put pressure on Wang Yulou.

This process is similar to how mortals train dogs. It just so happens that Rakshasa also likes to raise dogs, and all of his disciples are dog demons.

It seems disrespectful to Xiao Wang, but hidden within it lies a subtle wariness towards Wang Yulou.

What is your relationship with Bi Fang?
Aren't you afraid that your cultivation of the Cave Heaven Technique will be ruined?

Is there something wrong with you achieving enlightenment so quickly?

Why are you so calm?
The subtle wariness lurking within this probing is quite intriguing; it precisely reflects that Xiao Wang has truly attained the highest status.

Rakshasa treated Wang Yulou as both an ally and an adversary, unlike Shui Zun and Qing Rui.

Shui Zun and Qing Rui support Wang Yulou, but that's just treating Wang Yulou as a tool, summoning him at will and dismissing him at will, and not caring if they don't need him anymore or destroy him.

Similarly, you can check whether Qingrui can protect against Qiu Maitreya or Bifang can protect against divine light.
Rakshasa will be wary of Wang Yulou, no, she will be wary of Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

"Yes, the road ahead is difficult, which is why Yulou hopes to get some guidance from His Majesty."

Your Majesty's insight.
Your Majesty.

The Rakshasa had already given him a mouthful, and Xiao Wang didn't hesitate, racking his brains for a while.

He refined the flattery of the junior general, lieutenant general, and general, and praised Rakshasa for quite a while.

The immortal doesn't care whether you're loyal or not, but you should at least act as if you are.

No matter how much flattery is given, it won't affect Xiao Wang's worth, nor will it affect Luocha's judgment.

The number one genius of the entire world deserves a investment from Rakshasa!
It can be said that Rakshasa treating Jade Palace Immortal Venerable like a dog is a form of respect, and Jade Palace Immortal Venerable praising Rakshasa as an idiot is also a form of respect.

This stems from believing in the Demon Emperor's intelligence and level of understanding.

Luosha smiled and raised her hand, interrupting Yulou, then took out a wooden box and placed it on the table.

"Alright, alright, Yu Lou, do you know why I didn't perish along with the Immortal Extinction Domain?"

"Because you made the right choice?"

"No, guess again."

"Because you possess some kind of irreplaceable quality?"

"No, keep guessing."

"Please forgive my dullness, Your Majesty."

Rakshasa opened the wooden box and took out the elixir inside.

The elixir resembled a peeled lychee, its entire body a white jade color, radiating a faint glow. Its fragrance was like the scent of spring, and Wang Yulou felt boundless vitality and spirituality upon just one whiff.

Rakshasa spoke calmly.

Because I'm strong!
"And your strength is far too weak."

"Nine hundred years of lifespan is not enough. This is a high-grade immortality pill, which can extend lifespan by nine hundred years."

"With this, along with Ginseng Spirit Wine and Immortal Ginseng Fruit, you can gain 1,800 years of lifespan out of thin air."

Damn it, Wang Yulou really wanted to refuse.

Rakshasa is not a money-giving child, but a top-tier demon emperor.
This thing might be edible, but after eating it, will he be able to live for another 1,800 years?
Xiao Wang closed his eyes.

When he opened his eyes again, he already looked like 'Rakshasa Loyalty'.

Is Luo Yonghao a bad guy?
bad!
But if you follow Lao Luo, he'll first extend your lifespan by 1,800 years.
Knowing that this little bastard had finally made a choice, Rakshasa smiled and spoke.

"It's hard to say who will win between the winnowing basket and the bamboo shoot."

After you attain enlightenment, you will immediately transform your grotto-heaven and face the difficulties of cultivating the grotto-heaven method.

In other words, you can never catch up with those who have accumulated more knowledge than you.

To achieve results beyond the average cultivation speed, one must transcend the limitations of the physical world.

"Break free from the vast world?" Wang Yulou asked incredulously.

No, could it be that you, Rakshasa, are also a member of the Outer Heavens?
(This book will not mindlessly follow a multiverse narrative to reach a certain word count, fellow Daoists, please rest assured.)
"Yes, most cultivators in the world live in a daze. Even those who have reached the Golden Core stage don't know that there are heavens beyond heavens."

The outermost heaven is from beyond the heavens.

The widespread belief that there is no world beyond the void and that heaven and earth are nothing but a lone boat is nothing but a lie to deceive those below.

They are able to find new land beyond their lone boat, but they will never easily share the new land they find with others.

The beings at the Bamboo Basket Gathering all possess high enough cultivation levels to travel further in the void.

Therefore, what distinguishes ordinary Golden Immortals from top-tier Golden Core Immortals, besides the difference in cultivation level corresponding to their lifespan, is whether or not they have discovered and possessed a new world.

I need to deal with Bifang alongside the beings at the Bamboo Grove Gathering, so I need someone to help me manage the world I've discovered.

What is a surprise?

This is the surprise!
Previously, Wang Yulou believed that the Great Heaven and Earth was the ultimate Dao, and Qingrui had even told him frankly that there was no path beyond the Golden Core.

Now that we know there are other worlds beyond the heavens, it means even more possibilities and changes.

How could Wang Yulou not be overjoyed?

Moreover, the Rakshasa's gifts were very generous, and the reasons given were quite reasonable.

After all, if Wang Yulou himself discovered a new world beyond the vast universe and could enter and exit it on his own, he would never let anyone else know.

The distribution of benefits in the universe is like an iron chain, remaining stable for thousands of years. Qingrui's backside is big enough and its strength is strong enough, right?
So one person openly takes two shares, and secretly takes Chiming's share.

But what if there's a world outside of this vast universe that only I know about? That would be... So, it's essential to keep the secret.

Besides, what if someone finds out and tries to take it away?
Moreover, after achieving enlightenment, a Golden Core cultivator will always encounter a bottleneck that slows down their progress. At this point, seeking external solutions and exploring possibilities in the void becomes a potential option.

Those who can travel independently through the void and reach the point of discovering new worlds are often senior immortals, extremely cautious, and fond of keeping things to themselves. Naturally, they would never spread the news around carelessly.

All these possibilities combined may explain why the world beyond the heavens has never been known to cultivators of the Great Heaven and Earth.

Furthermore, the existence of the outer world also provides a good explanation for where the resources supplied to the disciples by the outer world come from.

After all, even though a large number of the great cultivators in the Outer Heavens are from the Divine Cave, the Divine Cave is infiltrated by the surrounding forces, so how could they dare to take or occupy more than their share?
Therefore, the resources of the Outer Heaven come from outside, which corresponds to the world that still exists outside the Great Heaven and Earth. It can only be said that these old Dengs are really good at keeping quiet, not saying any news, and hiding the truth more tightly than anything else.

As for why Rakshasa let Wang Yulou know, it cannot be discussed in detail; the Immortal Venerable still needs to maintain his dignity.

“Your Majesty, Yu Lou understands everything else, but why don’t you ask your disciples to explore the area?” Wang Yu Lou asked.

"I want to do everything through my disciples and keep everything to myself. I want to do that too, but I can't win that way."

Fellow Daoist Yuque, you are very disciplined and intelligent. I have high hopes for you.

If I become the sole ruler, though I cannot grant you a second position of supreme authority, I can grant you a position of supreme authority for countless generations.

Of course, if you want to switch sides anytime during this process, I'm not afraid, hahaha.

It is both weak and strong, intelligent, and rule-abiding.

You could say that Xiao Wang isn't a prodigy, he really is, just a little bit special.

Wang Yulou's long-term choice of posture and image shaping has finally borne fruit.

On the path of countless geniuses vying for the Dao Fruit, Rakshasa chose to give this hero known as Jade Palace Immortal Venerable a chance.

He needs such heroes and outstanding talents to become his allies and help him go further.

This is not surprising, after all, even competitive eaters need the help of De Ding Wang, Cang Shan, and Qing Rui.
The fact that Rakshasa focused on winning over Wang Yulou when he had not yet fully gained power and had just attained enlightenment could be seen as a reverse reference to Bifang's path.

"So, Your Majesty, are there any new realms beyond the Golden Core stage?"

Rakshasa showed his sincerity, and Xiao Wang immediately began asking questions.

"Realm level is not important; it's just a title. Your status in the world depends only on your relative position."

Once you reach a certain level of power, it becomes impossible to completely break through to another level.

Above the Great Dao, there is nothing deeper, farther, or stronger; the Great Dao is the limit that cultivators have reached so far.

The Golden Elixir is the name for this highest level, this ultimate level.

But now, among all the immortals in the world who cultivate the ancient method of Golden Elixir, you may be the only one.

Extending your life by 1,800 years is not a means of controlling you, but a genuine expression of my sincerity.

In the new world, you will still have to undergo the tribulation of lightning, but the cycle of the tribulation will be greatly extended.

During this process, the number of tribulations in our world that you lose due to the accumulation of your lifespan will not be calculated by our world.

Therefore, you have a peaceful opportunity to cultivate yourself.

Fellow Daoist Yuque, please consider it. I'm not in a hurry.

You have just attained enlightenment and have many things to do, so go and attend to your business.

However, it would be best to give me an answer before the first Golden Core Tribulation.

Wang Yulou nodded silently. Rakshasa's sincerity was an 1,800-year lifespan, endless possibilities, and an opportunity to cultivate peacefully for 1,800 years to help Wang Yulou replenish his Dao foundation.

It's fair to say that Lao Luo, the leader of this faction, is truly a good friend.

However, Xiao Wang still needs to verify an answer.

Can the winnowing basket win?

The winnowing basket and the Bifang may have fought, which meant that the Rakshasa had to stay in the Great Heaven and Earth to await the changes.

But who wins and who loses is extremely important.

If Bifang wins.
"Before the results came out, no one knew, not even Bi Fang was sure."

But after you leave the Great Heaven and Earth, the transformation of the Cave Heaven Method is no longer urgent; you can make up for the deficiencies of the ancient method.

Cultivation, cultivation, the path is just this one.

Make up for the deficiencies of the ancient methods, switch to the practice of the Grotto Heaven method, and combine the Grotto Heaven method with your own understanding of the ancient methods and cultivation. Then you will be on the right path.

Yu Lou, you are more than 50,000 years older than me, you are no match for me.

So, don't worry.

"As long as you don't cause trouble, I, Rakshasa, will grant you a position of supreme honor for countless lifetimes."

Did Lao Luo take Wang Yulou seriously?

They released him and then vigorously courted and cultivated him, wanting to nurture Xiao Wang, the number one prodigy of the current era, into their good ally.

But he didn't take it too seriously, and he made no attempt to hide his promises—a position of supreme honor for countless generations below me.

Of course, for beings without the desire to be the sole ruler, being the supreme ruler for countless lifetimes, below the Rakshasa and above all other beings, is actually a very good ending.

That's a supreme being for countless generations.
It can be said that when Wang Yulou obtained the Dao Fruit, the gifts he received and the realities he witnessed were among the best in the cultivation world.

It is difficult to achieve the Golden Elixir, difficult to attain the Dao, and even more difficult to become an Immortal Venerable.

But it was precisely this dead end that ensured the supreme status of the Immortal Venerable.

Wang Yulou walked over; he was the most outstanding talent of the time, and Luosha immediately placed a bet to win him over.

This kind of treatment was completely unimaginable for Zifu, and even Wang Yulou could not have imagined it before.

To imagine a celestial being from the Purple Palace is like holding a hoe and fantasizing that the celestial being would use a golden hoe or eat ten white steamed buns a day—completely different things.

In fact, in the more than one hundred years of his life, Wang Yulou never thought that he might have the opportunity, a real opportunity, to receive a promise of "eternal supreme status".

In fact, Wang Yulou was willing to believe Rakshasa's promise.

They're so bored they're using magical artifacts as wine cups (there's no point in showing off at their level). This is similar to what Xiaoyu said—immortality isn't necessarily all fun for true immortals.

If Rakshasa becomes the supreme ruler, she might even want to experience the fun of reincarnation. At that time, she might even have her disciples, such as Jade Palace Immortal Venerable or Yellow Dog Immortal Venerable, play the role of the main villain.

They truly placed their fate in the hands of the Rakshasa.
It's a tough choice, a very difficult choice.

After all, Lao Luo gave so much.

"Your Majesty! After returning home, Yu Lou will ponder Your Majesty's suggestion day and night, and will be deeply grateful for Your Majesty's kindness!"

"Hahaha, get lost, get lost, what you're saying is practically an insult to me."
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Returning to the vast world, Xiao Wang felt a surge of excitement.

The mysteries of cultivation become increasingly interesting as one's level of attainment increases.

Beyond the great world, there are other worlds, but they are tacitly hidden away, and the cultivators at the bottom of the world have absolutely no idea about them.

None of the top immortals dared to predict victory or defeat, and the clash between Bifang and Boluo Society would not be resolved until the very last moment.

The Golden Core stage represents the pinnacle of power; realms are merely empty titles. The relative height is the key. Even if you cannot advance further after killing all Golden Core cultivators, you will still be the supreme being.

The Great Dao is the key to cultivation. The Grotto Heaven Method has problems, but it can still be practiced. The key is to have your own understanding of cultivation and your own unique innovation, so as to ensure that you are not controlled by others.

The fact that there's a solution for a tribulation that occurs every nine and a half years truly shows that information determines everything. How can painstakingly cultivating methods to cope with tribulations compare to directly extending the interval between tribulations?

Lifespan isn't even an issue; with a simple gesture from Lao Luo and a few small gifts, he can extend Wang Yulou's life by 1,800 years.
Wang Yulou suddenly thought of the venerable Xian Zhou.

Extending lifespan is so simple, but oh, our ancestors!
After becoming a Celestial Venerable, Wang Yulou was absolutely certain that the act of using a drop of water could actually have helped his ancestor prolong his life.

He could not shed a drop of water, but simply allowed the ancestor to reincarnate within the cave.

There's nothing wrong with that; the power of a Celestial Venerable cannot be used recklessly.

Moreover, at that time, how much value did Wang Yulou, who was at the lowest level, actually possess that made him worth selling?

Perhaps, in Di Shui's eyes at that time, Wang Yulou was just a minor character who brought about change.

Many things cannot be thought about in detail, really cannot be thought about in detail.

Just as Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was on his way back to the Eastern Pole Sect, the summons from the Boundless Palace of the Outer Heavens arrived.

As a secret treasure of the once top power, the Heavenly Outer Heaven, the Wuji Palace is even stronger than the Qunxiantai. It can secretly summon the Great Dao projection of a great cultivator within the Great Heaven and Earth, and can even steadily pull over the Great Dao projection of the Purple Mansion.

From this perspective, the "heaven beyond heaven" mentioned by Rakshasa seems to have a higher level of prestige than the many forces in the Great Heaven and Earth today.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's body was still flying through the world, but some of his divine senses had already sensed the existence of the Boundless Palace through the projection of the Great Dao, indicating that they were almost there.

After much deliberation, he finally decided not to reveal any of the information he had obtained from Lao Luo to Tianwaitian.

If I humbly act before becoming an emperor and continue to humbly act after becoming an emperor, then wouldn't my position be a waste?

You have to pay more!
What did Tianwaitian give him?
What did the Rakshasa give him?
In comparison, Tianwaitian is practically like giving alms to a beggar!
Wang Yulou is a Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, not some lowly beggar Immortal Venerable!

(End of this chapter)