Shangyuque

Chapter 320 Your Majesty, I'll be frank, I am also the Palace Master of the Seven Seas Palace of the Outer Heavens.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable naturally wanted to immediately raise his cultivation level and return to the Immortal Venerable level.

The state of being without power is unpleasant.

“Yu Lou, of course, there are more than just the two of us from beyond the heavens in the Four Spirit Realms.”

I understand your fear of being discovered and your fear of losing your covert advantage.

Can."

The monstrous elephant barked and rambled, gesturing wildly here and there.

But it was useless; the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable saw it all too clearly.

You can't believe a single word of Lao Mang's nonsense.

Why was Mang Xiang so eager to persuade the Jade Palace Immortal to return to his Golden Core cultivation?

Because he may have exposed his identity during his confrontation with the mysterious monk!

Old Mang has been exposed, so he's anxious, which is why he's urging Jade Palace Immortal Venerable to return to the Golden Core stage as soon as possible!

However, since the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable had not been fully exposed, he could not easily change his strategy of advancing based on Mang Xiang's few words of nonsense.

The mode of hiding in the shadows and waiting for an opportunity is very frustrating. Sometimes you have to humble yourself and be subservient to those weaker than yourself, which is extremely humiliating.

For a long time, the subtle power struggle has been very painful.

Sometimes, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable would want to take action, to return to his Golden Core state, and thus break the deadlock by force.

However, this kind of subtle game is actually easy to win. In the complex confrontation with high costs, every move will result in the loss of possibilities.

Abstract possibilities and losses due to change can turn into actual disadvantages when faced with a superior response from the opponent.

The idea that every move must be a win, and a draw is a loss, is a confrontation that would disgust even Bifang and the old man with the winnowing basket.

"Master, please stop. This matter is of great importance." Wang Yulou once again stopped Mang Xiang's persuasion, which was also a way of expressing his attitude again.

Old Mang, don't fantasize that I'll accommodate you. I can accommodate you on other things, but on the crucial decision concerning the ultimate success or failure of the Four Spirit Realms' confrontation, I will not accommodate you.

In fact, whether or not to quickly return to the Golden Core stage is a question of the overall strategy for conquering the Four Spirit Realms that Jade Palace Immortal Venerable faces.

The route can be adjusted as the stage of development changes, which is normal.

Faced with the completely unmoved Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, Mang Xiang's face turned extremely ugly.

The 60th anniversary auction was still ongoing, but the VIP room where the two were located had fallen completely silent.

"Sand Frost, a top-grade earth-level spiritual material, dual nature of water and wood."

It can be used for alchemy, weapon crafting, and even as an aid in cultivation.

Of course, most importantly, its texture is like snow.

Fellow Daoists, snow! It's snow!

"Starting bid: one million catties of top-grade spirit sand!" the auctioneer shouted excitedly.

Frost on sand is certainly an excellent material, but its most sought-after value lies in its snow-like texture.

It's mesmerizing, almost like being bewitched.

A handful of snow, a million catties of spirit sand, and it's still top-grade.

The barrenness and abundance of the Four Spirit Realms reached a certain extreme unity of opposites amidst the frost on the sand.

Listening to the rising and falling bids in the auction hall, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable thought of the time when he sold spirit cranes in the river bend fishing port.

A large number of cultivators are struggling in the cultivation world, but they don't even know what they want.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable has never spent a single spirit stone on his mount, yet the disciples of Dripping Water Cave are eager to ride the spirit crane.

Just like the great cultivators in the Four Spirit Realms, who pursue the mysterious, snow-like frost on the sand.
Enlightenment, enlightenment, enlightenment.

Having grasped the feeling of enlightenment, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable did not hesitate and immediately ignited the Ruyi Golden Light.

From attaining the Golden Core to expanding the Four Spirit Realms, this is already the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's 10th or 10th enlightenment. The Golden Core cultivator is called a Celestial Immortal because the cultivators at this level have a completely different level of understanding of the Great Dao, and are incomparable to the cultivators at the lower levels.

The Dao is never a fixed thing. The ultimate goal of a Celestial Venerable's cultivation is to attain supreme status, but no one knows how to walk this path.

Therefore, enlightenment itself has no direction.

When the opportunity arises, take the time to understand it.

The enlightenment of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable after attaining the Golden Elixir can be broadly categorized into three types.

The first type, which is also the type he is most unlikely to encounter, is the current kind of breakthrough in the boundaries of the core practice methods of cultivation.

The breakthrough is not in the boundaries of optimal practical methods, but in the boundaries of individual behavior and individual ideas.

This is a process of constantly discarding one's past self. It sounds abstract, but this kind of enlightenment is precisely the kind that Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is most unlikely to encounter.

Breaking through one's own limitations and constraints is itself a leap from the id to the superego, which is consistent with the ascent pursued in cultivation and immortality practices.

The second type is the sudden enlightenment of the great Dao of the universe, which occurs much more frequently.

Enlightenment regarding behavior and practice methods is too difficult. Many times, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable could not be sure whether his thoughts were acting blindly. This can be understood as the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable being unable to absolutely control his mind.

However, one's understanding of the great principles of heaven and earth is absolute and objective; if one understands them, one understands them; if one doesn't understand them, one hasn't dared to understand them.

The first type of enlightenment is like groping along a path without guidance, while the second type of enlightenment is like walking along a network of paths called the 'Network of the Great Way'.

The third category, which is also the easiest to enter, involves further deepening one's understanding of the fundamental principles already mastered.

For example, by further comprehending the Dao based on the profound and mysterious water method, one can deduce and understand more supernatural powers and techniques based on this great Dao.

Even though Jade Palace Immortal Venerable didn't understand how other Golden Core cultivators practiced, he was certain that once everyone grasped a Great Dao, they would accumulate their own foundation on the path of cultivation in a relatively efficient way—enlightenment was too easy for Golden Core cultivators.

However, even with strong opponents, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable has his own advantages.

The Ruyi Golden Light can enhance the effect of enlightenment.

This enhancement of the effect on enlightenment is not limited to any particular type of enlightenment.

This is the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's greatest trump card.

Strength, ability, influence, talent, and aptitude are all fundamental, while lifespan determines one's foundation. The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's differentiated advantage lies in the efficiency of his enlightenment.

At the time, Mang Xiang did not expect that after the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable attained the Golden Core, he would be able to master the Mysterious Water Dao in such a short period of time.

This misjudgment directly led to the current situation where Mangxiang is being suppressed by the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

However, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable actually preferred to use the precious Ruyi Golden Light to bless the first type of enlightenment.

Because while one can hone one's understanding of the Great Way through practice, crucial judgments and decisions, as well as one's comprehension of the path of cultivation, can only be achieved through enlightenment.

This kind of enlightenment is extremely difficult to achieve.

Your opponents are all stubborn old turtles; they won't give you any feedback.

Your allies are all self-serving and have their own agendas. They won't help you easily, and might even pretend to help you before betraying you.

Those who advance to the Golden Core stage later, if they proceed too hastily, will end up like Shenguang and Mangxiang, who suffered the same fate.

Golden light flowed within the white Ruyi in his mind, rapidly consuming at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable intentionally controlled the situation, placing the key to enlightenment in the choice made in the present moment.

The complex situation of the world, the confrontation between top-tier Golden Core cultivators, the strategies for future competition among the Four Spirit Realms, the actions of rivals Huanpei and Tianwaitian, and the choices individuals make.
Extreme benefits bring extreme complexity. During the process of enlightenment, the consumption rate of Ruyi Golden Light is even more than ten times faster than that of the auxiliary magic weapon refinement.

When the Jade Palace Immortal looked at the Mangxiang again, his eyes showed a hint of surprise and doubt.

Complex answers don't need a complete explanation; the core point is just one thing—Old Mang seems to be right!
Continuing to endure in silence, waiting in the shadows for an opportunity and seeking the initiative to change things, is an inevitable dead end.

All the fog has been lifted, and the real actions cannot be faked—the Immortal Pendant stopped immediately upon making a move, and stopped upon discovering the Savage Elephant. This choice was genuine.

The celestial pendant must be hidden, for victory is sought within its concealment.

Choosing the same strategy as Xian Pei, regardless of the process or the talents and abilities of Yu Que Xian Zun and Mang Xiang, will ultimately lead to failure.

In a game that never even entered the real confrontation phase, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable saw the path he shouldn't have taken, even before anything had happened.

This is the kind of disgusting, boring, and high-pressure confrontation that occurs at the level of a Celestial Venerable. But the victory achieved is far from the kind of victory that is declared; it is a real victory.

“Master, you are right.”

However, there is a problem: quickly returning to the Golden Core stage might expose us.

The key issue is that we lack a solid foundation, and neither you nor I are strong enough.

Even if you are stronger than me, you cannot guarantee a victory and suppress the Four Spirit Realms.

Old Mang opened his eyes in shock and looked at Wang Yulou, his big eyes full of doubt.

No, what did you just do?
This happened too fast, but Lao Mang was a man who had seen it all and had a strong mentality. He immediately gave up on getting to the bottom of things and instead took over the question from the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

"It's already quite good that we can work together to deal with the current situation."

Better and better, of course, that's possible, but it's not our turn to do it.

His Majesty did not send Ghost Face because Ghost Face is powerful enough and needs to be kept by his side to serve him.

The reason why we don't send Golden Immortals or even Half-Step Golden Immortals from the Immortal Kingdom is that at this level, Golden Core cultivators are like mice entering a rice jar in the Four Spirit Realms.

When they return, they will be top-tier immortals, beyond control!
So, you came, and so did I.

Yes, it is difficult for us to avoid all unexpected events due to our absolute strength.

"But we're not fools, do you think we don't know to avoid unexpected situations?" Mang Xiang reassured him meaningfully.

Everything comes at a price, and Bifang will also face different consequences for different choices.

Sending Ghost Face over might guarantee loyalty, but it might not be enough. However, once Ghost Face returns, his strength will definitely reach the top-tier Golden Core level.

Bi Fang sent Mang Xiang, and Luo Sha sent Wang Yu Lou; their plan was actually quite clever.

Huanpei is the jade pendant of the Wuji Dao Master, unlike those of Guimian, Wang Yulou, and Mangxiang.

The value of chips lies in this: once the precious chips are used up, they cannot be used when needed in the future.

The Lord of Wuji has been hiding for 30,000 years. What are his bargaining chips?
No one knows.

What is certain is that Bifang has lost a great deal of leverage in the long and fierce battle.

If Bi Fang's subordinate "Chief Steward Bai" were still alive, it wouldn't have to be wary of even the Ghost Face.

"What if we can't avoid an accident? What if our opponent is strong enough and has been secretly watching us? How should we deal with that?"

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable didn't expect Mang Xiang to provide an answer, but he was truly disgusted by this complicated situation.

Rapidly increasing one's strength back to the Golden Core stage can solve most problems, but not all of them—especially those concerning the Jade Pendant and the Hundred Hands.

“You’re forcing your way through, Yu Lou. You may not have cultivated for long enough to adapt to this situation where there’s no way out but you have to go.”

If you cultivate for another thousand years, you'll be able to adapt.

Your opponents aren't fools, your allies won't support you forever, and even close mentors and students like you and me can have misunderstandings.

It is precisely in the face of extremely difficult choices that boundless courage is revealed, allowing one to gradually reach higher levels.

Without experiencing difficulties, your path will never be truly secure!

If someone else said that, it might be just another way of saying it, but Lao Mang, this unlucky old man, seems to be a prodigy from a young age, and his past experiences and stories are quite legendary.

But ever since he attained the Golden Core stage, Mang Xiang has never had a smooth journey. He has suffered setbacks everywhere, been repeatedly humiliated, and narrowly escaped death several times. Despite his position as a Golden Core Immortal Venerable, he has lived the life of a clown and a loser.

It can be said that Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's good master, Mang Xiang, had ample experience in navigating this painful path downwards.
Wang Yulou certainly understood what Mangxiang meant—jade cannot become a vessel without being carved, and practice is the test. That was roughly it.

But the choice he faces is far too crucial.

With his eyes closed, his dantian calmed, and his heart surged. The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable pondered those crucial meridians once more.

First, let's be clear—if we continue down the path of hiding, we'll be making the same decision as Xianpei.

The Heavenly Outer Heaven has set up the Hundred Hands Dao Court in the Four Spirit Realms, which gives it a greater advantage than Jade Palace Immortal Venerable and Mang Xiang. If they use the same strategy to fight against each other, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable and Mang Xiang will undoubtedly lose.

Therefore, no matter how painful, risky, or difficult it is, Wang Yulou must painfully embark on the path of differentiation to break through the current predicament!

Hiding and waiting for an opportunity is a mistake, an absolute mistake. The situation has changed, and continuing to use past strategies is a sign of ignorance and blind faith in spiritual practice.

Don't hide it!
I must return to the Golden Core cultivation level as soon as possible!

"Master, I want to see His Majesty again."

Wang Yulou realized that changing the layout and countermeasures of the Four Spirit Realms was too important, and it was time to ask Bi Fang, that old man, about it.

The conflict between the Great Heaven and Earth corresponds to the conflict within the Four Spirit Realms. The Winnowing Basket Society behind Jade Palace Immortal Venerable has already joined forces with Bifang.

Asking it is just the right thing to do.

The main problem is that Lao Luo isn't doing so well; Jade Palace Immortal Venerable can't contact him now.

"Okay, I'll make the arrangements after the auction!"

Upon hearing Wang Yulou's words, Lao Mang immediately beamed with joy.

The situation is pretty much settled; Jade Palace Immortal Venerable has already made his judgment.

He must have met with Bi Fang at this moment to ask for a price—Mang Xiang really understood his lowly disciple.

If you want Wang Yulou to act, there has to be some incentive.
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Two weeks later, the grand Jiazi Market came to a spectacular end.

In the final days of the auction, two low-grade Heaven-rank spiritual materials were interspersed on the auction stage.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable and Wild Elephant Immortal Venerable were quite envious, and their wealth was enough to buy these two treasures.

But there was nothing he could do; due to his position, he couldn't even call out a price.

Finally, of the two low-grade Heavenly Rank spiritual materials, one was bought by the Immortal Pendant belonging to the Hundred Hands Dao Court, and the other was bought by Houpu's old friend, Julehu.

Wang Yulou speculated that there was actually only one item in the Jiazi Grand Auction, namely the one that Xianpei bought.

The person who took that piece of clothing from Julehu was most likely an actor.

At the celebratory banquet of the grand gathering, as the newly accepted disciple of Houpu Daozu, Yuque Immortal Venerable was arranged in a rather prominent position.

The process was rather uninteresting, but after the banquet, Houpu specially summoned the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

"Linghu, you need to step up your game. It hasn't been long, and already some people are using the Dragon Seeking Sect's name to create artificial secret realms to lure cultivators into exploring them. This kind of deception to find treasure has been going on in the cultivation world for a long time, but if they're using the Dragon Seeking Sect's name to cheat, what about all the preparations we've made?"
In particular, these people are all short-sighted.

They knew they were not members of the Dragon Seeking Sect and feared retaliation from the sect for tarnishing its reputation.

So they do one scam and run, then change their identity and continue scamming in a new place.

nausea!

In short, Linghu, you need to get moving quickly.

Houpu the old thief had anticipated that someone would cause trouble and try to profit from the popularity of the Dragon Seeking Sect.

But he never expected that the troublemakers and freeloaders would be so brazen!
It's been about three days since the game was released, and cheats are already rampant, completely disregarding the official stance.

“Master, this matter is easy to handle. Just catch one and kill them.”

If we have powerful backing, then we'll join forces and make the 'Dragon Seeking Sect Special Secret Realm' a process involving multiple forces.

If these people don't have powerful backers, then there's not much to say.

Create value, build a system, recruit people, expand the pie, and solidify your own position.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable has let go of his obsession with fighting, and he is convinced that he is on the right path.

"Okay, you can go and do it. If you encounter any trouble, you can mention my name as appropriate."

"Your Pure Land sect still lacks a few more True Persons. The Daoist court can afford to support more!"

Before the horse even started running, Houpu had already started preparing the draft.

From this perspective, collaborating with smart people is truly enjoyable.

Houpu knew exactly what he was doing, and he also understood the relationship between his goals and his means.

In this respect alone, it is far superior to Blood and Bone.

"Linghu respectfully obeys his master's decree!"
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In the Pure Land School, at the Linghu Patriarch's dojo inside the mountain gate.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable and Old Mang sat facing each other, their expressions extremely solemn.

As Lao Mang called out, the white light representing Bi Fang, the Supreme Dharma Venerable, appeared once again through Bi Fang's feathers.

'Quickly, the power a feather can carry is limited.'

Bi Fang's words were concise and to the point. Wang Yulou and Mang Xiang exchanged a glance, and then took the initiative to report the work of the Four Spirit Realms to Bi Fang, the strongest being in the Great Heaven and Earth.

In short, it can be summarized into three issues.

First, you must guarantee that your master will not harm me after regaining his cultivation.

Second, are we your bait? Do you have other plans?

Third, if I help you win, could you provide me with cultivation support to reach the highest level of the Golden Core realm?

There's no need for pretense or politeness when communicating with someone like Bi Fang; just talk about interests.

'If he dares to lay a hand on me, I will kill him. The alliance between the Bo Luo Society and my Immortal Kingdom is real, Wang Yulou, you can rest assured about that.'

As for whether there are still any of my people hiding in the shadows within the Four Spirit Realms, you wouldn't believe any answer I give you, but you can have more confidence in yourself.

Finally, I cannot agree to your request for me to provide you with cultivation support to become a top-tier Golden Core cultivator.

Top-tier Golden Core cultivators all forge their own paths; it's up to you. Besides, you've only been a cultivator for a few years, so what's the rush?

Old Bi, Old Bi, he doesn't run a charity.

A bunch of nonsense, but the core message is actually quite simple—if you go there, do a good job; for your own sake, you have to do a good job too.

As for whether I have other plans in the Four Spirit Realms, are you and Mangxiang just bait that I'm putting out in the open?
Hey, guess.

In short, you have to work hard. If you don't, you might really become bait.

That's how terrifying Bi Fang is.

Wang Yulou had already tried his best and did a decent job; his judgment and choices were even more remarkable.

However, in Bifang's eyes, it was just 'Oh'.

Oh, not bad. Keep up the good work.

What, you want payment?
Yes, yes, I'll give it to you.

The reward is this: if you do a good enough job and satisfy me, I won't kill you immediately!
Of course, of course, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable understands that distribution according to work is not natural, a matter of course, or something that can be obtained without doing anything. Jade Palace Immortal Venerable understands this, he understood this when he presided over the great battle between the Red Lantern Sect and the Heavenly Serpent Sect.

However, Bi Fang's attitude is still a bit too much.
If he had the ability, Wang Yulou really wanted to hold down Bifang's head and pluck out its feathers one by one, so that it would know what respect is!

Mang Xiang noticed that Wang Yulou's expression was somewhat strange. Just as he was worrying about whether Wang Yulou's decision would be changed again at the last minute, in a dimension unknown to him, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable had already released a bomb to counter Bi Fang's strong statement—a nuclear bomb.

"Your Majesty, to be frank, I am also the Palace Master of the Seven Seas Palace of the Outer Heavens."

The white speck of light stopped flying and landed on Wang Yulou's nose.

Bi Fang's voice entered Wang Yulou's mind in a way he had never experienced before.

Majestic, solemn, and calm—it was an indescribable, powerful voice that conveyed the strong will and strength of its owner.

'You're a smart man; your threats are meaningless.'

Wang Yulou, you will only have a future if we can kill the Wuji Dao Master first!

Just do your job well. Just do your job well.

That damned Bifang understood Wang Yulou's wisdom, so he ignored Wang Yulou's threat.

Wang Yulou believed that even if such a possibility objectively existed, his status as the Palace Master of the Seven Seas Palace of the Outer Heavens should have some effect once it was mentioned.

However, it was like punching cotton; Bifang, oh Bifang, it is the strongest being in the universe, it is too clever.

It must be said that Bi Fang's judgment of Wang Yulou was spot on.

Xiao Wang's ambition is too great, so he will never willingly submit to anyone.

The white light dimmed, and the Celestial King departed.

Looking at the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's ever-changing expression, Mang Xiang felt somewhat at a loss.

"Yu Lou?"

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable shook his head and said.

"At six levels, you and I need to accelerate across the board."

Firstly, regarding the development of the Pure Land School, the caravans should no longer be a concern; within fifty years, the Pure Land School will expand fivefold.

Secondly, regarding the cultivation of Purple Mansion cultivators, I intend to use magic treasures to carry the Purple Mansion method, and first cultivate at least ten Purple Mansion cultivators, that is, Heavenly Human Realm cultivators, for future use.

Thirdly, regarding the expansion of Fengyu Tower, Master, I intend to entrust this matter to you as well, as this is His Majesty's will.

Fourth, Xunshui will strengthen its presence in Jinzhou and Sanxianzhou, the two states where the Four Spirit Realms are undergoing the most dramatic changes.

Fifth, by combining the Dragon-Seeking Society and the Water-Seeking Society, and by leveraging the powerful influence of Houpu, we will establish an "external Dragon-Seeking Society" and an "internal Dragon-Seeking Society".

The former was a deception of Houpu, while the latter is the foundational form of our future great power in the Four Spirit Realms.

Sixth, our cultivation levels should be restored. The fifty-year limit is a thing of the past; now, there are no limits.

Now, it was Mangxiang's turn to have an unpredictable expression.

Wang Yulou entrusted him with the Water-Seeking Society, the Dragon-Seeking Sect, and the Wind and Rain Pavilion.

The Holy Maiden of the Dragon Seeking Sect, also known as the Sect Leader Jing Shuran, is the reincarnation of Wang Jingyi, the ancestor of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, but she is a being from the Mangxiang Cave Heaven.

In reality, Jing Shuran was controlled by Mang Xiang!

Considering that even the task of expanding the Pure Land Sect was entrusted to Mang Xiang, it can be said that this Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was extremely arrogant.

But Lao Mang wasn't really sure if it was a poison pill.

How could a little beast be so good?
Does he want me to be at the forefront?
Yes, now that everyone's strength has returned to the Golden Core stage, it's basically the same as revealing their identities. At that time, with me at the forefront, the pressure on him will be much less.

Old Mang guessed correctly; Jade Palace Immortal Venerable really thought so.

As for whether the brute force will gain the upper hand and then suddenly find an opportunity to torture the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, hanging him up and whipping him...
Well, the situation is very complicated, and it's basically impossible.

"Yu Lou, it's important to recover your strength, but doing it too quickly isn't good either."

After much deliberation, Lao Mang felt that he still couldn't go along with Wang Yulou's wishes too much.

He was the one who suggested that the two of them should return to the Golden Core stage as soon as possible, and he was also the one who put the brakes on them.

Old Mang, oh Old Mang, a prodigy of this great world, in his actions... ah.

At least in terms of prudence regarding returning to the Golden Core stage, Mangxiang was not as clear-headed as Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

Wang Yulou smiled and said.

“Master, Houpu is much smarter than you and I think. This leader of the Great Merchant Alliance of the Four Spirit Realms is extremely cunning.”

The Jade Palace Immortal's answer was very, very interesting.

Mangxiang said that going too fast was bad, while Yuque Immortal said that Houpu was very clever. They seemed to be talking nonsense, but they were actually very clever.

Firstly, Houpu is smart enough that once the situation becomes clear, he will join the 'Bifang-Boluo Society' alliance and participate in the fight against the minions of Tianwaitian.

The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is intelligent, so he would help the Bo Luo Society and Bi Fang Gan Wuji Dao Master. This logic also applies to Houpu.

Secondly, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable and Houpu have a closer relationship and cooperate quite well. Moreover, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is a junior member of the Boluo Society, which is the weakest party in the triangle of 'the Boundless Dao Master of the Outer Heaven - the Big Eater Bifang - the Immortals of the Boluo Society'.

Mangxiang is Bifang's subordinate. For Houpu Daozu, it is necessary to fight against Tianwaitian and Wuji Daozhu, and it is also necessary to stand with Yuque Xianzun, the 'weakest', to guard against Mangxiang.

While Mang Xiang might not be as skilled as Yu Que Xian Zun in some aspects, his overall level was extremely high, so he naturally understood what Yu Que Xian Zun meant.

So, after thinking for a long time, he finally spoke.

"Okay, I see."

His strength can be restored quickly, but being pushed into the position of 'Vice Alliance Leader' by Wang Yulou is really annoying.

However, Mangxiang eventually gave in.

When you, Wang Yulou, were the vice leader, you could have taken my niche.

Why can't I, Mang Xiang, do the same?
Looking at the accounts while riding a donkey—we'll see.
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The usually strained relationship between master and disciple has reached a consensus and shifted course on a new strategy to combat the minions of the Outer Heavens.

The fairy pendant, back in the Hundred Hands Dao Court, naturally had her own actions.

"Bai Shou, your eldest disciple has been at the peak of the Celestial Realm for many years, but still hasn't broken through."

Its aptitude is too poor; I don't think we need to wait for it to break through.

"Just kill it directly, and I can use its identity to advance to the Transformation Realm in its name."

The head steward of Huanpei, who was by the side of the Wuji Dao Master, was so domineering!
This is similar to Bai Lu facing Yun Da and Yun Er; it's an absolute crushing defeat.

"There's no need to kill this fellow Daoist Huanpei. It may be a bit dull, but it has been quite capable over the years."

Bai Shou looked troubled; of course, he wanted to protect his disciple.

"Don't forget, everything you have was given to you by your master. If I inform your master, he can take it all back."

Huanpei glanced coldly at Baishou and said.

"Summon your eldest disciple. I want to bring him into my grotto-heaven. Only then can I travel in this world in his name."

The brutality of the battles fought by great cultivators is something that can never be quantified.

The power of the Boundless Dao Lord was so great that even though Huanpei was merely holding a small part of his title, she was able to force Bai Shou to offer his disciple to enter his cave for refinement.
It can be said that the disciples of the Hundred Hands Sect did not make a single mistake regarding the matter of the Outer Heaven.

Simply because of her weakness, she instantly became the price to pay under Huanpei's will.

“Alright, I’ll summon it right away,” Hundred Hands replied meekly.

Huanpei tilted her head slightly, looking in the direction of Houpu Daoting.

Mangxiang, Mangxiang, is a useless piece of trash, not worth worrying about.

But now that the elephant has arrived, what about the others?

Those top-tier Golden Core cultivators in the Great Heaven and Earth have no shortage of powerful subordinates.

Even a random Golden Immortal could cause her endless trouble.

Ultimately, preventing the strongest from sprinting to the top is in the common interest of all cultivators aiming for the pinnacle.

Besides the suddenly appearing monstrous elephant, the mysterious water magic master who destroyed the Blood Bone Dao Court is also a troublesome figure that must be considered.

If we combine the fact that the Mangxiang appeared in the secret realm discovered by the Xunlong Sect with Houpu's explanation or speculation about the destruction of the Blood Bone Dao Court, the situation becomes even more complicated.

We must consider whether Houpu is truly a cultivator from the Four Spirit Realms!

Wang Yulou was not sure he could see all the changes in the situation clearly, so he made a painful choice.

But the same goes for the fairy pendant.

However, the two strategies had some similarities in their final response.

The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable shared many benefits with the Wild Elephant, thereby ensuring his own relative seclusion and safety. This exemplifies grasping the principal contradiction.

Under crisis and pressure, Xianpei chose to consume Bai Shou's eldest disciple and quickly achieve the Golden Core, which demonstrates her grasp of the main contradiction.

The difference lies in the fact that, in this confrontation that had already begun before they even met, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable chose a strategy that avoided repeating the strategy of the Immortal Pendant.

The strategy he observed regarding the fairy pendant was that it wanted to hide it.

Xianpei saw that Mangxiang and Houpu's strategy was that they wanted to hide.

Both sides, starting from the incomplete truth, embarked on the same path—they could not be in agreement with each other, but had to break through the impasse by differentiating themselves, that is, not suppressing their cultivation and reaching the Golden Core stage as soon as possible.

However, the specific methods by which the two implemented this new strategy differed slightly.

The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable chose Linghu Mingfa, a disciple of Houpu and the patriarch of the Pure Land Sect, to enter the Golden Core stage.

The choice made by Xianpei was to use the identity of Bai Shou, the top disciple at the peak of the Celestial Realm, to enter the Golden Core stage—which was relatively more 'reasonable'.

(End of this chapter)