Shangyuque

Chapter 337 Jade Palace Immortal Venerable: Dao Lord, I'll give you 30%, no need to thank me (Seeking monthly votes!)

Within the Heavenly Sound Valley, celestial cranes are elusive; in the Jade Palace, furrowed brows, one inquires about the impending change.

"That's the situation. Lu Zhishui died mysteriously, and Mu Fan and Gong Shande clearly want to get you."

Brother Houpu, Fellow Daoist Jingshui, if you ask me, why don't you step aside? Why go against Gong Shande and Mu Fan for a mere bit of empty fame?"

I'm reporting that there's a small group plotting to tamper with the water supply, and the ringleaders are Mu Fan and Gong Shande, who have lost their anus!

Selling on the spot, selling on the spot—this is the struggle among the immortal lords.

There's no such thing as loyalty; it's all about self-interest. Tianyin has calculated it all perfectly. His own path is a crooked, side path, so he has no real rivals.

Regardless of which side it is, as long as Tianyin shows even a slight neutral attitude, it will be easier to maneuver.

Therefore, I decided to do a favor and directly tell Jing Shui and Houpu about Mu Fan's secret plan to organize a water replenishment conference.

In any case, Tianyin will help whoever wins, and she doesn't care how the two sides will fight and struggle.

Perhaps, when the two sides are fighting fiercely, he can still sit on the sidelines and enjoy the peace.

As for the logic of 'killing bystanders first,' it's a joke in the face of strength. Tianyin isn't some roadside place where you can always have a choice.

Everyone wants to eat their fill, but there's no way around it; spiritual practice is just too difficult.

“Fellow Daoist Tianyin, you are mistaken. I, Jingshui, have always only wanted to do something for the world and for all fellow Daoists. I have no interest in the power struggles during the Water Replenishment Conference, nor do I have any interest in the future.”

The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable replied flawlessly.

He finally understood.

Gong Shande, who called himself the Heavenly Emperor, was the loudest barking dog.

Mu Fan, who appears unassuming but has already taken control of an entire state, is a silent dog.

Neither of them can be trusted—there's no need to force a ranking between these two beasts!

This is where the wisdom of Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, who has never been confined to his own achievements, becomes apparent. From the beginning of the Water Replenishment Conference until now, his expectations have not been high, and his behavior has been very conservative and restrained.

To what extent should we be conservative and restrained?
If the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable had paid any more, he would have truly been bearing the cost to replenish water and mend the heavens for his fellow Daoists in the Four Spirit Realms!

I haven't taken any specific benefits, but I'm just making grand pronouncements. Let them do whatever they want, as long as they can buy me some time, I won't object.

This strategy is actually the most ingenious.

The highest good is like water; one should not stubbornly argue when things are going to happen, as that will only lead one further and further away from the true way.

"This this."

Faced with the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, whose skin was smoother than a non-stick pan, Tianyin was somewhat speechless.

Hey, you think you're so great at spouting high-sounding tunes!
The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was extremely adept at prioritizing tasks and maneuvering.

Even in such a minor situation, if he were to get even a little more involved, he would toss and turn all night, unable to sleep, reflecting on his failures.

All they know is eating, that's the realm of the two most despicable beasts in the Boundless Realm. Jade Palace Immortal Venerable knows he can't eat recklessly right now!
It can be said that it is precisely because of such extraordinary caution and self-discipline that the Immortal Venerable has been able to reach where he is today.

"Brother Houpu, what are your thoughts?"

Are we really going to hand over the power of the water replenishment conference to Mu Fan and Gong Shande?

Tianyin wasn't actually trying to stir things up; he wanted a price, but Jingshui wouldn't take the bait, so he had no choice but to test the waters with Houpu.

"Look at what you're saying. The most urgent task is to find the murderer who killed Daoist Zhishui and avenge him."

As for the Water Replenishment Ceremony, it has always been a joint effort of all fellow Daoists. Only with everyone's participation can the replenishment of water for heaven and earth be successfully completed.

If Fellow Daoist Mu Fan is willing, or if Fellow Daoist Shan De is willing, we can give them the leadership of the Water Replenishment Conference.

I support this. We can bring it up and discuss it at the next hydration conference.

Let's talk it out, there will always be someone to stop us when the time comes.

Tianyin fell silent.

He realized something, it seemed, perhaps, that these two bastards had no intention of seizing power at the hydration conference.

It must be said that this is far from what Tianyin imagined and expected.

Actually, things aren't that complicated; it's just that Tianyin was delusional.

The 'Yu Hou Little Alliance' is the organizer of the Hydration Tournament. As long as the Hydration Tournament continues, they will win.

Tianyin still has a lot to learn about this state of mind: "constancy is winning," "winning from the start," and "consistent winning."

Note that this kind of victory is not an empty victory, not a 'definition victory', but a real and tangible victory.

A new agenda, a cross-domain power unlike anything ever seen in the Four Spirit Realms, is a perfect match for a large merchant alliance like the Houpu Dao Court.

Meanwhile, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, who was also the one who purified water, even encountered a precise explosion outside the wall of the Wuji Dao Master, which was like throwing excrement at him.

This kind of targeting, seemingly targeting the unlucky one, actually corresponds to hatred, fear, and worry. Why do people hate, fear, and worry?

Because according to the almost absolutely objective judgment of the Wuji Dao Master, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is winning, and intervention must be made as soon as possible!
The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was practically numb from winning so much; it was perfectly normal for him to share some of the profits with other ambitious individuals in order to achieve his goals of bribery and influence.

"That's right, Brother Houpu, Brother Jingshui, in my opinion, there's no need to really hand over the leadership of the water replenishment conference to anyone."

After holding it in for a long time, Tianyin finally let out his silent fart.

I was just joking with you.

Even if you don't want to fight those people, you can't just give up!
"Of course, I am also concerned about Fellow Daoist Zhishui, but I told you about Mu Fan and Gong Shande's conspiracy as soon as possible so that you could be prepared."

Otherwise, if they launch an attack and you are completely unprepared, and they manage to seize control of the water replenishment conference, the situation will become much more troublesome.

Tianyin, that bastard, has finally become a human being and stopped talking nonsense.

If Jade Palace Immortal Venerable and Houpu Dao Ancestor are willing to bear the consequences, then the consequences will be endless.

Tianyin's attempt to negotiate is just one example. If they dare to compromise, they will eventually become eternal traitors.

The current situation is simple—as long as you don't withstand the pressure and intend to drag everyone down with you, everyone will help you withstand the pressure.

A lose-lose situation is better than a win-lose situation; this holds true in any struggle.

Only through the critique of weapons can the eyes of the opponent be cleared, and only then can the eyes of a lecherous old vulture like Tianyin be cleared!

It's actually a matter of positioning. Both Jade Palace Immortal Venerable and Houpu Old Thief have a clear understanding of their own strength and positioning.

The 'Yu Hou Small Alliance' is not strong enough to stand up against Mu Fan, Gong Shande and others. Being forced into a confrontation too early is not a good thing; it will only result in a very ugly defeat.

Therefore, the 'Yu Hou Alliance' should do at this stage by not paying any price and getting everyone to join them in fighting against some ambitious individuals.

"Yes, we understand Fellow Daoist Tianyin's sincerity and enthusiasm."

Replenishing water is in everyone's best interest, yet the death of a fellow water enthusiast suggests someone is secretly plotting against them!

The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable brought the topic back to the death of Lu Zhishui.

There was nothing he could do; he didn't have X-ray vision and couldn't understand that this was excrement that the Wuji Dao Master had splashed in from outside the heavens.

He didn't even know that his "My Heart Has Never Left the Outer Heavens" technique, which he used to achieve the ultimate freedom, had almost completely confused the Wuji Dao Master's brain, while also greatly relieving the pressure from the excrement being poured out of the outer heavens.

This is a classic example of asymmetric warfare: there is no actual fighting, yet it is constant, and the battle is fought in the shadows where neither side can see the other.

In short, Xiao Wang was very certain that Lu Zhishui's death was not simple.

The situation in the Three Immortal Continents has been shaken, and the ambitions of the Benevolent Heavenly Emperor have been stirred up. There must be a grand conspiracy behind this.

This is the most crucial type among the endless trivial matters. Although there was no event level reminder, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable still realized the seriousness of the problem with his keen judgment.

The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable will not be able to sleep peacefully until this matter is clarified!

"Actually, the place where Daoist Zhishui died has been identified, but his remains were stolen by that bastard Gong Shande."

The trouble lies here: Fellow Daoist Mu Fan means that it could absolutely not have been Gong Shande who did it.

"But..." Tianyin was actually in a bit of a dilemma.

If Mu Fan and Gong Shande are not pitted against each other, what is the point of the investigation?
Does this prove the incompetence of the hydration conference?

The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable understood the unspoken meaning of the Heavenly Voice, and he pondered in silence.

If Shigeru Wakagi and Empress Seondeok really join forces, things will get interesting.

The structure of the Four Spirit Realms is not complicated. It consists of a group of half-step Golden Immortals as the backbone, and a few Golden Immortals as leaders.

When Bifang and Boluo join forces, they are fighting against the Wuji Dao Master; when Mufan and Gong Shande join forces, who are they fighting against?
Therefore, it is not appropriate for the organizers of the hydration conference, namely the 'Yu Hou Little Alliance,' to confront this alliance, as doing so would be tantamount to losing.

It's normal that Tianyin can't understand it, because Tianyin may never have thought about the issue of 'people from beyond the heavens'.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable recalled that after he attained enlightenment, he encountered Lizhen, a disciple of Empress Shande, on his way to Jinzhou.

Golden Immortal, Golden Immortal, the realm of a Golden Immortal is high enough, those two should have noticed something was wrong, right?
"This is a bit troublesome. Do they really want to dominate the process of the water replenishment conference?" Houpu was also having a terrible headache.

In the world of cultivation, in the end, strength determines everything.

Gong Shande was never easy to get along with, and after Lu Zhishui's death, she was suspected of getting together with Mu Fan.
The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable remained silent, facing a multi-faceted judgment, all of which were crucial choices.

For example, to what extent do Gong Shande and Mu Fan understand the situation, and have they begun to doubt themselves?

For example, is it really necessary to join forces with Tianwaitian to take over the Four Spirit Realms and resolve the alliance between Gong Shande and Mu Fan?

For example, is the alliance between Mu Fan or Gong Shande close? Do I have a chance to dismantle them or win over one of them?

These judgments from different dimensions are an essential part of spiritual practice. They involve finding a foothold of 'certainty' on the edge of ignorance and using skillful maneuvering to break through the impasse.

The focus never comes out of thin air. Given the current situation, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable must adapt to the situation and seek changes that are beneficial to himself in the direction of least resistance, thereby achieving a game and confrontation with low-cost investment.
The problem is, there are no answers, absolutely no answers.

The past will not provide answers, because the information in history is top secret, defined, and distorted, and the experiences of others should be regarded as misleading. Only in this way can we ensure that our judgment will not be interfered with or guided.

This is what entrepreneurship is all about. Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's current niche is Rakshasa, but he lacks a reliable Wang Yulou who is willing to risk his life to fight, and his strength is not as great as Rakshasa's!
procrastination?

"It's hard to say. We'll have to test the waters. Do you two have any brilliant plans?" Jade Palace Immortal Venerable asked.

Since we have no information, let's test the waters first.

"Who are you testing?" Tianyin asked.

Testing Mu Fan and testing Gong Shande would be completely different approaches.

The most direct beneficiary of Lu Zhishui's death was Gong Shande!

Mu Fan's endorsement of Gong Shande seemed quite outrageous to everyone.

Both can be tried, but the approaches are different.

"I think we should test Fellow Daoist Mu Fan first," Houpu offered his opinion.

"Gong Shande is a viper without any morality or integrity, while Fellow Daoist Mu Fan has at least some sense of propriety."

Houpu was rambling on with his analysis, but Wang Yulou keenly sensed something amiss.

They formed a group to plot against each other, and they even recruited half-step Golden Immortals like Tianyin, who are unique to the Four Spirit Realms—the development and upper limit of the cultivation system in this realm have resulted in the existence of a large number of half-step Golden Immortals.

They are walking their own path on a road no one has ever traveled before. The ascent is extremely difficult, yet their strength far surpasses that of a half-step Golden Immortal in the Great Heaven and Earth. They are definitely beings on the path to becoming Golden Immortals.

Mu Fan took the initiative to set up the scheme, which led to the downfall of Lu Zhishui, who had come to the scheme. Then he endorsed Gong Shande and formed an alliance with Gong Shande. This pattern of behavior seems to be exactly what Mu Fan had planned!
Being low-key and following the rules only served to set off alarm bells in the heart of the Immortal Venerable.

Once you reach the Purple Mansion and Golden Core levels, those who abide by the rules are often the ones who understand the rules best.

They understand spiritual practice, human nature, and rules so well that they love to follow them.

The purpose is simply to betray one's own persona and the trust of others at a crucial moment, clearing out one's 'credit score' in exchange for a huge victory.

The prosperity of Mufan Daoting and Mufan Prefecture corresponds to Mufan's great strength and profound wisdom.

Considering that Mu Fan is the second most powerful person in the Four Spirit Realms after Gong Shande, and that he acts in such a low-key, law-abiding, and benevolent manner, and that he is also quite capable of managing his influence, it can be said that he is an extremely skilled master.

Mu Fan is indeed quite cunning, but with Tianyin selling information and Houpu giving reminders, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable ultimately seized upon the weakness of this native, sullen old tortoise!

Furthermore, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable even had a bold guess—Gong Shande was just having fun, and the number one person in the Four Spirit Realms might actually be Mu Fan, who was hiding his true strength!
Otherwise, why would it take the initiative to organize a meeting to coordinate after Gong Shande was suppressed by the "Yu Hou Alliance" using the water replenishment conference as leverage?

Moreover, Gong Shande, who claimed to be the Heavenly Emperor, only truly rose to prominence after Lu Zhishui's death.

Gong Shande, who was at the center of the storm, faced either the annihilation of the Dao Ancestors at the Water Replenishment Conference or the annihilation of the Half-Step Golden Immortals and Golden Immortals led by Mu Fan.

It's almost a dead end.

But Mu Fan actually endorsed Gong Shande—you said it's because logically Gong Shande didn't have time to kill Lu Zhishui/had an alibi.

You're wrong. Cultivators always act based on self-interest, especially great cultivators. When have they ever considered reason or rules?

If everything was orchestrated by Mu Fan himself, then it makes sense.

He orchestrated a conspiracy, secretly murdered Lu Zhishui, and forced Gong Shande into a deadly predicament, shaping himself into his own form.

Mu Fan's design, seemingly giving Gong Shande an opportunity, actually created an enemy and a huge contradiction, thereby suppressing Gong Shande and securing the true title of the number one person in the Four Spirit Realms!
The more Jade Palace Immortal Venerable thought about this erroneous fact, the further he went.

He even thought that Gong Shande's act of stealing Lu Zhishui's remains was a reflection of his anger after being tricked by Mu Fan.

I'll take the blame and suffer the losses. Everyone thinks I did it (different people see the truth differently; this has nothing to do with the facts, it only depends on the individual's perspective and stance). Can't I even get some benefits?

In fact, this idea of ​​Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was exactly what the Boundless Dao Lord wanted him to think—it didn't matter how he thought about it, as long as Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was forced to adjust his own development trajectory due to the actions of the local ambitious people in the Four Spirit Realms, the Boundless Dao Lord's goal would be achieved.

The death of Lu Zhishui—local ambitious figures take action—Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is forced to adjust his speed and change direction—the development speed is delayed—the initial advantage and chance of victory are worn down by other variables—the Outer Heaven wins relatively!

The complexity of this design has reached a point where even the Lord of Wuji cannot control it, yet it profoundly aligns with the intrinsic driving force of the evolution of contradictions and the interests of many ambitious individuals in the Four Spirit Realms.

This was an 'out-of-control confrontation practice' made by the Wuji Dao Master based on his own powerful strength and accurate judgment. Because it was out of control, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable could not have imagined it, not even when Huan Pei was looking around.

But the extraordinary nature of the cultivation world was once again revealed in Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's response.

Unaware of the impending storm, the Wuji Daoist's splattering of excrement, the fact that Mu Fan was an old bastard, or the death of Lu Zhishui, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable smoothly used his detachable buttocks to request a switch of allegiance to the Wuji Daoist.

Thus, the brilliant plan personally prepared by the Wuji Dao Master now faces another possibility of being affected in terms of its effectiveness.

"In short, the most suitable person to test you is Fellow Daoist Pure Water!"

After Houpu, that old scoundrel, finished his rambling, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable finally understood.

This matter must be dealt with with the utmost vigilance!
“I dare not go, Brother Houpu. As you know, I have only been a Daoist for a few years and I am timid. I am still a Daoist of the Water element.”

"What if Fellow Daoist Mu Fan suddenly goes berserk and traps me, or even ties me up? Wouldn't that mean all the trouble would be over?"

He didn't take a single word of Houpu's nonsense seriously; he had no intention of delivering it anyway.

The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable chose to pretend to be a turtle grandson.

As long as one is not greedy, is clever enough, and has the ability to create value, he will be invincible.

Anyway, all the old demons who have attained enlightenment are old monsters, they don't have so much love and hate, and the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable can even tolerate the wild elephant!

With the Wuji Dao Master and the top-tier Golden Core cultivators pointing at each other's heads and not daring to make a move, if the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable were to play the role of a turtle's grandson for a thousand or eight hundred years, comprehend the several water-attribute Dao seeds he brought from the Great World, and increase his strength, then everything would be much easier to discuss.

Let the situation be complicated; focus on the core contradictions and ignore everything else!
Relying on the initiative I have gained, namely the water replenishment event, and relying on my superior fighting skills and cultivation talent, I can secure victory by stalling!
Ultimately, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is now starting his own business, and there's really no need for him to rush headlong into the chaotic situation for any bigger or more distant benefit.

Never forget that the size and brutality of the Golden Core realm are too great. The opportunity cost of even the slightest movement means a huge investment, and failing to win is a loss.

Therefore, you can't risk your life; how can you cultivate yourself if you do?

Moreover, being a bastard is actually the strongest manifestation of the Great Dao Heart of a top cultivator.

Is the turtle in Cangshan Mountain a turtle or not?
After enduring for thousands of years, the tortoise reached its peak and was caught in a winnowing basket!

Is the Green-Petaled Turtle a turtle or not?
Even the strongest ally lost, but managed to play the turtle game in a new and creative way!

Is the Bifang turtle a turtle or not?
With the strength of number one, and endless enemies, he became the number one person in the world!
You laugh at Jade Palace Immortal Venerable for only knowing about turtles, but in reality, this is actually a manifestation of Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, like many top-tier immortals, being able to navigate the turbulent waves on the path of cultivation. Amidst the ups and downs, truth and falsehood, I, a mere tortoise grandson, journey towards the Dao!
What is important?
Is the evaluation of others more important, or is one's own spiritual attainment more important?
Shenguang Bugui dragged the Demon King to smash the West Sea, and was so exhausted from the team building that he lost his mind.

The fierce tiger, not the tortoise, directly attacked the Four Seas Alliance, and the Dragon God, knowing when to stop, slipped into the mouth.

Blood and bones do not become tortoises; any doubts must be investigated immediately, and the Jade Palace will launch a counterattack and begin the feast on the spot.

The debate over the path and its fruits?

A struggle for supremacy?

No, it's the Turtle King Championship!

In the end, when only you are left alive and only you can define everything, you can even define 'turtle' as the collection of all the beautiful, great, extraordinary, transcendent, carefree, and ethereal meanings in the world.

The Golden Core cultivator can be called an Immortal Venerable, so why can't the Solitary Venerable be called the Turtle King?

A win is a win, and a loss is a loss.

You can't afford to lose, or you'll win!
We lost, and everything is gone!

Houpu and Tianyin were both astonished by the sheer volume of pure water.

No, fellow Daoist, aren't you being a bit too cowardly?
However, Houpu quickly realized the key point—it was actually the right thing for Jade Palace Immortal Venerable not to go.

Because the process of replenishing water is inseparable from him, he is invincible. Even if Mu Fan has something to ask for, he will still have to return to the outcome of winning over or controlling the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable!
Therefore, it would be most advantageous for Jade Palace Immortal Venerable not to go. The chances of winning are too small, so it's better to secure what he is guaranteed to not lose.

Furthermore, his own actions of urging Jade Palace Immortal Venerable to personally test the waters, based on the perspective of 'keeping the water replenishment conference running,' could damage the mutual trust between the allies.

It was my own oversight that led to this.

“That’s true, then let Shuangfeng go!” Houpu added.

This means they don't intend to give Shuangfeng a reason to refuse, since Shuangfeng is their subordinate and they can control him anyway.

"That's good, that's good. The situation is complicated. I just hope that the water replenishment event won't be delayed." Tianyin shook her head with some emotion.

Why do all sorts of unexpected things happen when it's something that's supposed to benefit everyone?
Ultimately, it's because those people are too greedy!
If everyone were as honest and upright as Fellow Daoist Jingshui and Fellow Daoist Houpu, things wouldn't be like they are now.
The Golden Core cultivators are like this: they only hope that everyone except themselves will follow the rules, be polite, and be dutiful, and ideally, only they themselves will be clever and benefit from it.
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The immortal lord rode a dragon, and Houpu rode a camel. The two flew south without saying a word.

“Fellow Daoist Pure Water, I was careless just now, but I am really worried that the Water Replenishment Conference will be in trouble both internally and externally,” Houpu said.

Inside, some ambitious individuals want to use the hydration agenda to launch a massacre, while others want to seize control.

In addition, the Water Replenishment Conference itself faced resistance; many Dao Ancestors did not participate, and the death of Lu Zhishui remains unresolved to this day.
In this situation, only Houpu knew the bitterness he felt.

Since boarding the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's pirate ship, I've won quite a few times, but the pressure has also been immense.

"That's exactly why it's difficult. A calm river, every section of it, every lake and marshland, is inhabited by living creatures."

Only in the most turbulent rapids will the riverbanks be breached, creating new space.

Sometimes, in certain situations, feeling that things are difficult actually means we're on the right track.

Understanding change is understanding spiritual practice.

In a sense, a spiritual practitioner is the sum of possibilities and changes.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was quite certain that the old system could not produce new Golden Cores, and that the only room for further growth was just above the dangerous edge.

Dangerous boundaries, unknown outcomes, ever-changing situations—there are no answers, only endless possibilities.

Therefore, if a cultivator, after reaching the Golden Core stage, remains confined to the boundaries of the known and dares not venture into the unknown, then that Golden Core cultivator's cultivation will certainly be extremely slow.

"If the initiative is truly lost..."

The Jade Palace Immortal turned his head and spoke directly.

"Then let it be taken away. We can't always demand that everything be exactly as we wish."

This is a tribulation, a tribulation that one will inevitably experience during the process of cultivation.

A stalemate can be broken, but not by brute force.

"I understand now. I was being too attached to appearances. Fellow Daoist Jingshui, should we continue to use those methods to increase the cultivators' enthusiasm for replenishing water?"

"Of course, what needs to be done still needs to be done. We need to do more things in order to become a figure that cannot be ignored."

Otherwise, it would be as if others could just kick us aside whenever they wanted.

Not being eliminated is a more basic and fundamental demand than not losing. If you can't expect to win immediately, then first ensure that you are not eliminated.

As long as it's still on the table, a turning point could come at any time.

Suddenly, the black dragon keenly sensed that the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable standing above it had slightly shifted his aura.

It was barely perceptible, but it did move slightly.

what happened?

Seeing that Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's aura was fluctuating and everything else was normal, Black Dragon held back from asking any questions.

Indeed, some things did happen.
'Wang Yulou, give me one reason to believe you. I cannot understand what other reason you would have, besides shifting between factions to seize immediate opportunities, to abandon your own desire for supremacy and turn to the Outer Heavens once more.'

A turning point has arrived.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was somewhat surprised, truly surprised.

Has the power of the Wuji Dao Master become so great that he can cross such a vast void and communicate with me directly through telepathy?
Jade Palace Immortal Venerable found it hard to imagine just how powerful that was.

The method of transmitting sound and the method of transmitting sound with supernatural powers are a complete system of techniques and supernatural powers.

Previously, the strongest being Jade Palace Immortal Venerable had ever encountered was Bi Fang's sound transmission technique, which allowed him to easily communicate with Mang Xiang and Wang Yulou on the other side of the void using only a feather.

But surely the Lord of Wuji didn't leave any 'tokens' or 'beacons' on himself?

Horror!
Suppressing his worries, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable calmly responded.

'I was just fooling Baishou; it's a complete waste, but it has its own ideas. I needed it to compete with jade pendants, so I gave it a glimmer of hope.'

It's false. The truth is that Jade Palace Immortal Venerable did intend to go to the Outer Heaven, but the Boundless Dao Lord suddenly tested Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's true thoughts with such a question, so Jade Palace Immortal Venerable could not answer according to the original plan.

This might seem like forgetting one's original intention, and would be defined as lying from the educational perspective of kindergarten children, but for those who have achieved enlightenment, it's commonplace.

The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable first told a lie, and then said...

'Master, your predicament is that you cannot trust anyone with even a little ability and ambition.'

Therefore, you don't care about anyone in Wuji Palace.

Therefore, you can only send Huanpei over.

Therefore, even if I said I was willing to enter the outer heavens, you wouldn't believe me.

But the Four Spirit Realms are too big a target, and everyone is eyeing them.

If you want to win, you have to rely on me.

I would give up 30% of the Four Spirit Realms in exchange for a cultivation path beyond the Golden Immortal realm.

If you accept this exchange, we can discuss it.

If you don't accept that, then there's no point in talking anymore.

The Dao Lord of Wuji is about to become the supreme ruler, so no Golden Core cultivator with great ambition and aspirations for supremacy can truly serve him!
This is also why Huanpei dares not make a rash move.

If Huanpei dares to attack Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable will dare to make this matter public.

At that time, the native Golden Core cultivators in the Four Spirit Realms will not be fools; they will also obstruct Huanpei and the Wuji Dao Master!
In fact, the previous confrontation between Jade Palace Immortal Venerable and Jade Pendant was a silent race.

It depends on whose strength improves faster, but the absolute target value of improvement is different. This is determined by the two sides' positions and interests in the game.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's goal in improving his strength is to reach the peak of Heavenly Immortal or Golden Immortal, in order to gain some self-protection ability. This would be enough for Jade Palace Immortal Venerable to fight against Huanpei.

This is why the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was holding his breath and had to endure it all—all for victory, all for the Dao Fruit, and the core contradiction had to be clearly understood.

Huanpei's goal in enhancing her strength is to recover to her full power as quickly as possible, thereby breaking through the Four Spirit Realms and helping the Dao Lord acquire this potentially crucial bargaining chip—not certain, but enough to warrant attention!
But now, the situation has changed again.

If the Lord of Wuji is willing to agree to the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's request, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is truly willing to offer thirty percent of the Four Spirit Realms to the Lord of Wuji and the Outer Heaven.

It's a very simple logic—win first, and worry about the rest later!

Bifang and the old man with the winnowing basket must have a way to counter it. If the balance of the scales can be completely broken by the fact that 30% of it is from the Four Spirit Realms, then it means that Bifang and the old man with the winnowing basket will lose sooner or later!

On the contrary, for Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, his path to becoming a Golden Immortal is probably not difficult. The question is, what should he do after becoming a Golden Immortal?
How does one reach the top-tier Golden Core stage?
Relying solely on accumulation?

That would take forever to accumulate!

Therefore, if the Dao Lord is willing to offer benefits, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is willing to make a deal!

But the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's judgment was not wrong. Cultivators seek the profound and mysterious transcendence, but in reality, they follow the most realistic laws of confrontation.

Countless cultivators seek to become the supreme being, yet not a single one can achieve it.
why?
Because the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's judgment is correct. Any cultivator with a bit of ambition and ability would not willingly become someone else's stepping stone to supremacy!

More realistically, all the great cultivators, all the Golden Core cultivators standing at the forefront, are beings with maximum ambition and ability!

The supreme being is never just an absolute state; there are two paths to the supreme being. The second path is relative strength.

Therefore, each generation of the Supreme Being was close to being the strongest in terms of strength, but they were all brought down by the combined efforts of each generation of Dao Pursuers.

If the Four Spirit Realms continue to develop according to their original trend, Gong Shande will die sooner or later!
Emperor of Heaven?

Just a pile of dry bones in a tomb!

The Lord of Wuji Dao also didn't have many capable subordinates, just like Bifang.

'Thirty percent is too little!'

'Thirty percent is already more than enough. In fact, I only intended to give you half a percent at first.'

You're willing to talk because you see that you might lose, and if you lose, you'll not only lose everything, but you'll also lose Huanpei.

So, let alone 30%, even 50% is already a lot!

But Lord Dao, you did promote the establishment of the fourth sect, which helped me achieve the Dao.

Therefore, I'm willing to give you an extra 25%.

Half a percent is already a lot

I'm a grateful person, so I'll give you an extra 25%.

The Dao Master of Wuji was genuinely annoyed.

Damn it, my strength is the greatest in all realms, Bifang, retreat.

And now you're telling me I can only get 30%?
Is this 30% your way of 'gratitude' towards me?
Wang Yulou, are you really not afraid of death?!
How far must a cultivator go before they can be considered to have attained enlightenment?
Jade Palace Immortal Venerable has undoubtedly attained enlightenment. His cold-blooded judgment and extreme demands are the most direct manifestations of his enlightenment.

The conflict within the Four Spirit Realms is an extension of the conflict between the Great Heaven and Earth, and it is cruel to the extreme.

When the conflict escalates to its most intense point, the Wuji Dao Master faces only two possible outcomes.

Either eat it all.

Either you lose everything.

The confidence to consume everything is something that both the Boundless Dao Lord and the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable possess.

Therefore, in the eyes of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, giving half a percent is actually negotiable.

However, considering the strength of the Wuji Dao Master—if it wasn't gratitude, then it was just talk; considering the strength of the Wuji Dao Master, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable ultimately gave him 30%.

This is a matter of respect for the strong, and it's important to cultivate good relationships with them.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was still hoping that if Bifang and Boluo failed to live up to his expectations, he could continue to serve as a steward of the Seven Seas Palace of the Outer Heaven.
The future is uncertain, and there's no guarantee that this remaining thread will become a lifeline for the future, but it's still a glimmer of hope and can increase the probability of a successful negotiation.

However, it seemed that because the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's offer was too outrageous, the Boundless Daoist Master did not respond.

After a long time, even after returning to the Dao Court with the old thief Houpu, the Immortal Venerable still hadn't received a message from the Dao Lord of Wuji.

This made him sigh.

A crucial choice may only have one chance, and it seems I didn't get the best outcome.

But it doesn't matter anymore.

A real fight isn't actually that scary. If all else fails, we can just get Mu Fan or Gong Shande to fight Huanpei together.

Furthermore, when it comes to the point where defeat is imminent, the situation within the greater world can actually influence the Four Spirit Realms.

Holding your breath isn't the goal; when it's time to fight, the fight will just start.

When the time comes, Bifang and the Old Man of the Basket will surely create a new opportunity to bring over a few Golden Immortals from the Great Heaven and Earth, thus locking down the situation in the Four Spirit Realms!
However, it's hard to say how much more Jade Palace Immortal Venerable will be able to eat by then.
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"Boom~"

Xiao Zhong's voice echoed in the quiet room, and Tian Shuiwei's forehead was covered in sweat.

He felt as if he was about to become a celestial being, but it seemed like he was still far from it.

Chongliu sat beside Sweetwater Wai, protecting him as he broke through. Seeing that Sweetwater Wai had encountered problems during his breakthrough, he spoke with a slight regret.

"A quick path to the Celestial Realm is definitely not feasible; the required foundation is far too weak."

As a senior member of the Dengxing Celestial Realm, Chongliu's knowledge is beyond question.

He gave a direct reminder.

"This breakthrough is doomed; it won't work this time!"

Sweetwater Wai refused to give up and continued to try.

For these junior cultivators, giving up is extremely difficult.

They lack sufficient confidence to view giving up as a normal choice.

Perhaps, when he reaches the level of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, he will understand that sometimes, making certain sacrifices is necessary.

Retreating twenty and advancing twenty-one, how can that not be advancing?
As the spiritual energy dissipated, Sweet Water Wai's cheeks turned deathly pale.

The breakthrough attempt failed completely.

When he recovered from his frustration and opened his eyes again, he found that Master Chongliu had already left.

He felt a little down; would he have a second chance?
Will my stubbornness just now displease Master Chongliu?

Picking up the jade slip left by the real person, Sweet Water Wai glanced at it briefly, and his eyebrows and eyes quickly came to life.

The Twin Peaks Immortal of Houpu Daoting will personally lead the caravan to Mufan Daoting.

Your failure to break through is due to insufficient accumulation of knowledge.

Therefore, I will arrange for you to accompany Master Shuangfeng to Mufan Prefecture to broaden your horizons.

Outside the sect, remember the sect rules and do not cause trouble for the sect.

Chongliu was assigned by Jade Palace Immortal Venerable to oversee all internal affairs of the sect, and in reality, he was the chief steward above the sect leader.

Cultivating core disciples is certainly not like an old farmer growing radishes; it requires meticulous investment of resources.

As a member with decent talent, Sweetwater Wai was certainly not abandoned immediately after failing to break through.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is focused on building a solid foundation, not on slaughterhouses or underworld sects.

We should give them at least another chance; that's the normal way to win people's hearts.

Therefore, Chongliu planned to arrange for him to go out and broaden his horizons.

(End of this chapter)