Shangyuque

Chapter 363 Julehu's invitation: a diversionary tactic to lure the tiger away from the mountain!

The idea of ​​turning buses into roads sounds abstract.

But that is indeed the case. The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's wondrous methods only encompass the Dao Transformation, not the cultivation and becoming an ancestor after the Dao Transformation.

Those who have attained enlightenment still need to continue striving.

If they don't work hard and can obtain the Dao Fruit just by lying down, what about the Dao Fruit of the Immortal Venerable?
Difficult to handle!

"Fellow Daoist Red Spot, you are unaware of something."

In this ranking of transformations, I'm afraid I'll be far behind you.

Your master has such high regard for you!

Han Zhan raised his glass and spoke with a hint of envy.

As the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's position became increasingly secure, divisions naturally emerged among his forces and factions within the Four Spirit Realms.

The Red-spotted Deer and Han Zhan represent factions from the winners of the competition for Dao Fruits among the Ten Provinces Dao Court.

Considering the influence of Jade Palace Immortal Venerable in the Pure Water Dao Court and the Houpu Dao Court, the senior Jade Junior Generals were quite hostile towards these later True Persons.

Therefore, they can only stick together more often.

"Yes, Senior Brother Red Spot, you were personally selected by Master and ranked third."

After my senior brother passes away, I wonder if he could hold a small-scale discussion on the Dao, so that those of us who are dull-witted can gain some experience?

The bus-style road may seem low-class, but it is actually a grand distribution of ultimate gratitude.

The one who owes the most kindness is none other than Qin Churan, the Daoist companion of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

The second benefactor is a prodigy from the former Pure Water Dao Court—who takes care of the interests of the veteran Jade Warriors.

The red-spotted deer, due to its extraordinary talent, was personally selected by the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable to become the third person.

He may appear to be the third person, but among the True Persons who competed for the Dao Fruit in the Ten Provinces Dao Court, he was actually the first.

The absolute rankings and all sorts of meaningless integers are just a facade. The real title of Red Deer is that he is the number one figure in his faction.

One step ahead leads to another; as long as the group represented by the red-spotted deer exists, the red-spotted deer's position under the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable will always be guaranteed.

It's somewhat similar to spending a fortune to buy a horse's bones, but it's also a matter of seniority. Seniority-based systems are quite efficient, and if basic fairness is guaranteed, they can be considered a desirable distribution model in some sense.

At least in terms of winning people's hearts and minds, its effectiveness far outweighs the infamy it receives.

"After I pass away, I will certainly share my experiences with my fellow disciples. However, alas, you may have already heard rumors."

Master means that after we pass away, we should return to our original Daoist temples.

Transformation into the Dao is not the end point; Dao Ancestor is a state of being and a position of honor.

Whether we can become true Dao Ancestors depends on our own efforts.

It was a long and difficult journey.

Upon hearing the red-spotted deer mention this matter, several of the attendees immediately looked somewhat embarrassed.

Unfortunately, a significant portion of these twenty-odd recipients of Dao Fruit Grace were 'recommended' by their respective Dao Courts.

Why is the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable so generous in giving these people opportunities?
The purpose was to win over the Dao Ancestors within the ten states' Dao Courts and to win over these minor Daoists. Regardless of their origins, they were ultimately indebted to the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable for the grace of this transformation.

Ordinary people are helpless when faced with defaulting on debts, but immortals are helpless when faced with defaulting on debts.
To put it simply, there's no need to consider the difficulties involved; the Celestial Venerable can make profits multiply as many times as he desires.
Will someone protect you after you go back?

Stop joking. No matter how obedient or docile a new Golden Core cultivator is, their physique will inevitably affect the power dynamics within their respective Daoist court.

The Celestial Venerable didn't care about any conspiracies or trajectories. Once the shockwave struck, he could naturally intervene in whatever way the situation unfolded.

After attaining enlightenment, can these people truly become 'Dao Ancestors or Immortal Venerables' like the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable?

It's impossible!

They are the Immortal Venerable's nominal disciples, and also the key figures through which the Immortal Venerable intervenes in the situation of the Four Spirit Realms.

There's no escaping it.

The most generous acts of kindness come at the greatest cost.

"Yes, the future is uncertain. If we can stay in Liezhou Dao Court to cultivate, it would actually be a good thing for us."

One of the chosen individuals spoke up.

The complexity of the situation is evident in their behavioral choices.

All conspiracies are a joke when you receive the Dao Fruit with zero down payment.

Human hearts are ever-changing, like the ebb and flow of tides; the path to becoming a Golden Immortal is within this ebb and flow.

"Staying in Liezhou Daoting is not a good thing for us. Returning to our respective states will give us more room to maneuver."

Difficulties exist everywhere, just like Master's three questions.

"There are too many things without answers or perfect solutions. The only thing we can do is keep going," the red-spotted deer said in a deep voice.

The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's grace and favor regarding the Dao Fruit have greatly increased, and in addition to the Dao Fruit, he has also imparted the fundamental Dao of cultivation.

The specific methods and practices were not taught at all.

However, the true cultivation practices and concepts that Jade Palace Immortal Venerable cultivated along the way, gradually achieving the position of Immortal Venerable, are more valuable than the specific cultivation methods.

The Immortal Venerable has a clear understanding and arrangements for these disciples.

If you can't be the most outstanding person, then so be it!

If you can't grasp the mysteries of cultivation, then you're dead!
As for whether he will betray the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable after comprehending the mysteries of cultivation?
The reason why the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was imprisoned is because they failed to comprehend it!

By helping Jade Palace Immortal Venerable seize the Four Spirit Realms, these newly transformed Dao beings will have more room for improvement in their cultivation.

Absolute power improvement is not that valuable when all game participants improve their power at the same rate (those who cannot remain in the game are not worth discussing, as they are bound to lose in a long confrontation, see Mangxiang) – unless one can maintain an extreme rate of improvement at all times like Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

As for whether someone is too talented and uses the profound knowledge of the Great Dao taught by the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable to overthrow the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

This is also a false proposition—if even these troubles are a concern, then the real troubles facing the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable must be far greater than these.

“Fellow Daoist Red Spot is right. Over the years, a saying has been circulating in the Dragon Seeking Sect.”

This roughly means that dragons in the world have several different forms.

For example, the saying "a hidden dragon should not be used" means that no matter how talented you are, you cannot act recklessly when your strength is insufficient.

We need to lie low and wait, accumulate strength, and await the opportunity.

The "Hidden Dragon Should Not Be Used" analysis by Han Zhan actually refers to the stage when Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was in Qingxi Fang.

Upon first entering the world of cultivation, one gradually accumulates their understanding of it, cautiously cultivating and adventuring.

"The dragon appears in the field, which means it is about to emerge, but it has not yet truly emerged."

To gain recognition, you need to make yourself visible to others in order to have a chance to advance further.

This is a situation where someone has accumulated a certain foundation, displayed a certain talent, and was given an opportunity by certain events or people, which they were able to seize.

The red-spotted deer nodded slowly in agreement, believing that it was in this state all along.

After the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable gave away a large amount of Dao Fruits during the Water Replenishment Era, it immediately rushed out and seized the opportunity, which was the long-accumulated blossoming.

The Jade Palace Immortal's journey from the Dripping Water Cave to the Red Lantern and then to the Western Sea was also a process of "the dragon appearing in the field."

Inside the Dripping Water Cave, he encountered the real swordplay and confrontations of the cultivation world. Hong Dengzhao entered the game in the Western Sea and became a pawn of the Wild Elephant.

"But the real change occurs in the third stage of the dragon's life, when it is constantly striving and working hard. This is the greatest test."

It looks prestigious, it looks extraordinary, it looks impressive.

But our Master taught us that every bit of leisure comes at a price, every victory comes at a price, and the glory of constant striving is also the pressure that takes your life.

I feel that after we attain enlightenment, we will face a situation where we are constantly diligent and vigilant.

Han Zhan analyzed the sect's little stories, which were compiled by the Xunlong Sect, with great clarity and insight.

Actually, it's true—the Dao Fruit of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is extremely valuable.

When the red-spotted deer and others received the Dao Fruit as a gift, they certainly did not hesitate, but they could not avoid paying the price.

After they return to their original Daoist courts in the future, even in death, they will still be worthwhile for Jade Palace Immortal Venerable to collect debts!
We all chose our own paths. We are all real people who have climbed out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood. Don't pretend to be innocent.

Having received the Dao Fruit from the Immortal Venerable, one must repay the Immortal Venerable's boundless kindness.

What is the strongest productivity?

This is the strongest productivity!

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable has now become one of the top-tier means of production in the endless world.

"Be vigilant at all times? Not only be vigilant at all times, but also think about how to walk the path of your future."

The problems of the past have no answers; the changes of the future are what we rely on for spiritual practice.

Think it through more clearly, even more clearly.

Han Zhan was actually offering his loyalty to the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, reminding those with ulterior motives that the force that pushed them up might not necessarily continue to pull them forward.

Following the Immortal Venerable, although you might not work ten meals in three days, you'll still have the chance to eat your fill.

After all, the granting of Dao Fruit by the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was truly the most extravagant empowerment in the history of the Four Spirit Realms.
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But in reality, whether Han Zhan pledges allegiance or not is of no concern to the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

Whether those people can think things through, whether they might turn around and report Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's teachings to the Dao Ancestors who recommended them, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable doesn't care.

When one reaches the level of a Celestial Venerable, although it doesn't guarantee victory in every situation, winning is always relatively easy within the Four Spirit Realms.

What he cared more about was his cultivation as a Golden Immortal.

Currently, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable clearly possesses two paths to becoming a Golden Immortal.

One is the 'Magic Treasure Transformation Golden Elixir Method' that he developed based on his own cultivation practice, and the other is the Great Sun Life and Death Furnace.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable actually hoped to combine these two methods so that he could go further based on the Four Spirit Realms.

When returning to the Great Heaven and Earth, why must one only be a Golden Immortal?
The Four Spirit Realms are quite large; surely they can produce top-tier Golden Core cultivators?

"Chu Ran, are you ready?"

Inside the Jade Palace of the Liezhou Dao Court, the Immortal Venerable and his little Daoist partner Qin Churan sat facing each other, their four hands clasped together in pairs.

"Ready? Shall we begin?"

Qin Churan was a little nervous.

Dao Fruit, Dao Fruit, the legendary Dao Fruit, must be fed directly into the mouth.

Even with the best mental preparation, it's still hard to control yourself when it happens.

She even felt her legs go weak and she was so nervous she could hardly sit still.

"Yes, I will use the Five Elements Great Primordial Method and various Great Dao Creations to reconstruct your Dao body."

Thus, they shed the unique characteristics of creatures born in caves and transform into new life forms.

In this way, you can attain the Golden Core realm within the Four Spirit Realms and simultaneously gain the lifespan within those realms.

Lifespan, reincarnation, tribulations, the limitations of heaven and earth, and the affiliation of individual beings—this is a complex issue.

Simply put, reincarnation has always existed; otherwise, the Ancestor Xianzhou would not have been reborn in the Dripping Water Cave.

But reincarnation isn't that mysterious; it's simply a matter of a true spirit being refined and reborn in the ocean of the Great Dao.

As a half-step Golden Immortal, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable possesses an extremely powerful grasp of the Great Dao's creation, even without cultivating the Cave Heaven Technique.

The Great Dao of Reincarnation may exist in the world, but as a true immortal among immortals, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable used the Great Dao he had mastered to reconstruct Qin Churan's Dao body, and the process was actually quite simple.

Including the Five Elements Grand Primordial Chaos, the depth of Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's accumulation, given the extreme cultivation speed over the past thousand years, is beyond question.

The reason he still clings to water magic as his primary cultivation method is solely due to the needs of the Water Replenishment Era and the advantages he has accumulated over a long period. With his cultivation level having fully replenished the Five Elements Great Chaos, he can also cultivate other methods, but without the support of the Great Dao of Water Magic.

"Okay, let's get started."

Qin Churan swallowed the elixir that had been prepared in advance and then closed her eyes.

This elixir is a top-grade poison pill, capable of disintegrating Qin Churan's resistance against the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

There was no way around it; the True Person still lacked sufficient control over themselves. As long as resistance existed, the success rate of Jade Palace Immortal Venerable in reconstructing their Dao body would be greatly reduced.

The fact that Qin Churan was able to consume this supposedly elixir, which was actually a poisonous pill, demonstrates his trust in the Immortal Venerable.

Looking at Qin Churan, whose eyes were tightly closed and who could not hide her nervousness, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable felt a strange sense of melancholy.

After a thousand years of cultivation, I have attained the Dao fruit and the proof of the Golden Elixir, yet it is so unfair.

Even the most swift Golden Core Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, when faced with Qin Churan, whom he personally bestowed the Dao Fruit upon, would have such feelings, truly realizing how difficult it is to achieve the Golden Core.

In the beginning of ancient times, at the start of cultivation, generations of seekers exhausted their lives and wisdom, developing the cultivation system.

But those people, those who developed this system, simply because they were born early, completely lost the opportunity to witness the current prosperity of the cultivation world.

No matter how talented you are, you won't have a chance—the fate that God bestows upon every living being is never fair.

As the immortal venerable reveried, within the Jade Palace, the creative power of the Great Dao began to surge.

Qin Churan's aura was also growing weaker.

The poison pill that could kill a real person is now taking effect.

Just as he was about to die, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable finally began the reconstruction of his Dao body.

The fairy's skin turned into flowing fat, and the fairy's flesh turned into flowing blood and mud.

From the smallest electrons to the jade bones of real people, everything was rearranged and reorganized under the great hand of the Immortal Venerable.

The beauty was no longer a rosy skeleton, but had turned into a pile of red and white mud.

Therefore, it is somewhat absurd to expect immortals, Dao ancestors, and top-tier Golden Core cultivators, who stand at the pinnacle of heaven and earth, to engage in romantic relationships.

In the eyes of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, all living beings are equal except for the self. Loyalty or disloyalty are merely stepping stones for the Immortal Venerable to transcend.

More than a thousand years of cultivation is enough for the Immortal Venerable to transcend all conventions and find his own path to becoming a Golden Immortal.

In places where no one is around, the impossible is made possible.

The radiant light of the great sun emanated from the Immortal Venerable's body and spread outwards, and all changes themselves began to be clearly understood (relatively clear) by the Immortal Venerable.

The most powerful technique of the Sword Master Ziji is not the sword, but an attempt to achieve omniscience at a transcendent level.

Using possible omniscience to counteract inevitable ignorance contains the possibility of transcending the creation of the Great Dao.

With the help of the radiant light of the great sun, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's reconstruction of Qin Churan's Dao body proceeded very smoothly.

In just half a day, he transformed into human form again, but his cultivation level was only at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

The reconstruction of the Dao body ultimately damages one's cultivation.

However, for Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, the peak cultivation level of the Celestial Realm required for Qin Churan's Dao Transformation was truly a drop in the ocean.

Over a thousand years of accumulation by the Daoist rulers and those who control the replenishment of water have propelled the Immortal Venerable's cultivation to the level of a half-step Golden Immortal.

A little bit that fell out of his body was enough for Qin Churan to have her fill.

After stuffing the captured primordial spirit back into Qin Churan's new Dao body, the Immortal Venerable began to infuse it with cultivation.

He broke through to the Celestial Realm in an instant, and smoothly grew to the peak of the Celestial Realm.

At this point, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable raised his hand and gently wiped Qin Churan's forehead.

"Come to your senses!"

The female immortal suddenly opened her eyes, but was still in shock.

"How does it feel?" Jade Palace Immortal Venerable asked calmly.

"It was a long dream. I dreamt of so many things, my love. I think I even remembered my memories of being in my mother's womb."

Fairy Chu Ran spoke somewhat awkwardly.

Reconstructing his Dao body, Qin Churan felt as if he were reliving his past life in a short period of time.

It felt incredibly long, even though not much time had passed.

"Does this mean the restructuring was relatively successful?"

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable took out a seven-colored Seven Treasures Jade Lotus from his storage magic treasure and directly inserted it into Qin Churan's dantian.

"Activate your supernatural powers and begin to comprehend the Great Dao."

I have already had someone prepare a way to deal with the tribulation of transformation.

Having superficial cultivation is not a problem.

If you can perceive the form of the Great Dao this time, you will surely succeed in transforming into the Dao!

The Jade Palace Immortal Venerable was worried that Little Qin was too useless.

That's why he was in such a hurry—the Immortal Venerable had already prepared for a protracted battle.

Even if we have to force it, we will push Qin Churan to the Golden Core stage.

The Seven Treasures Jade Lotus is, after all, a method deduced by the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable. If it fails, the Immortal Venerable's plan to distribute Dao Fruits among the ten states' Dao Courts will be a joke.

Of course, given the Immortal Venerable's long-term cultivation and accumulation, in his judgment, there was probably no problem.

Urged on by the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, Qin Churan activated his divine powers, slowly stimulating the magical treasure in his dantian.

The Seven Treasures Jade Lotus of Divine Power is like a car key; the Seven Treasures Jade Lotus of Magical Treasure is like a specific car; and the seven water-related Great Daos mastered by the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable are like oil.

Now, Wang Yulou, the gas station attendant, is sitting next to Qin Churan, just waiting for her to get the hang of driving.
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The red-spotted deer were having a gathering, the Jade Palace Immortal was helping Xiao Qin transform into Tao, and Julehu was solemnly persuading Houpu.

"Brother Houpu, you don't know how powerful Gong Shande is."

Relying on the fact that no one dares to openly oppose her, she's practically turned the Daoist court of the Three Immortal States into her own harem.

She paired up with hundreds of real people.

She paired up with almost half of the more than thirty Dao Ancestors.

This demon is not human; she is worthy of being called human, man, woman, or even demon.

She treats everyone equally; anyone willing to fawn over her is worthy of her attention.

Tianyin and I were truly struggling to survive within the Three Immortals Dao Court.

It's difficult, difficult, difficult. I need Mu Fan's help, but Mu Fan doesn't want to get involved.

Now, I can only turn to you for help.

The reason Mu Fan didn't want to show his face was simple: Lao Mu was the true controller in Mu Fan's Dao Court.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable no longer controls the Liezhou Dao Court; instead, he has extended his reach to all Dao Courts.

If Mu Fanzhen were to try to stop Gong Shande from controlling the Three Immortals Dao Court, the tripartite balance of power within the Four Spirit Realms would only remain a distant prospect.

The stability of a triangle is self-evident, and Mu Fan is still hoping that Gong Shande will make his own way in the future.

Even a relatively large sandbill is very valuable—especially considering Gong Shande's cultivation level and strength.

Therefore, Mu Fan will not only not show up, but will also directly refuse Li Zhen's offer of allegiance—the truth is not important, the key is to protect Gong Shande.

"It's no use you begging me, old man. Let me be frank with you."

Given the situation in Liezhou, I dare not say anything more right now.

"Everything depends on Fellow Daoist Yuque's decision," Houpu replied helplessly.

The power of order is truly immense.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's efforts in replenishing hydration, combined with his current strength, have placed him at a level where Houpu dares not even utter a sound.

Those Golden Core cultivators who supported the Great Heaven and Earth, if they had any brains, would only choose to stall and procrastinate in their response strategy—they couldn't do anything about Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

The half-step supreme being in the Four Spirit Realms would be the complete supreme being in the Houpu Dao Court!

This is a level higher than the Water Venerable's status within the Immortal Alliance.

"Does Fellow Daoist Yuque not want to restrict Gong Shande?"

"Mu Fan Dao Ting Yuan, Fellow Daoist Mu Fan is strong. Let's deal with Gong Shan De first, then Fellow Daoist Yu Que will be able to confront Mu Fan."

Julehu was seriously analyzing the situation for Wang Yulou, but the one listening was Houpu.

As a senior Daoist ancestor, Julehu naturally understood that Houpu would not actively seek out the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable for such a reason.

"Brother Houpu, you can no longer remain indifferent."

To remain still for a moment shows composure; to lie dormant for too long, however, is to truly become a giant turtle.

When it's time to express your opinion, you should express it.

I don't expect Fellow Daoists of the Jade Palace to come to the Three Immortals Dao Court to uphold justice for us. Your assertive stance can protect your interests, while his assertive stance can limit Gong Shande's interests.

That's enough.

Julehu was instigating Houpu, hoping that Houpu would take a gamble for his relative position within the Liezhou Daoting.

To ensure that Houpu would accept the offer, it thoughtfully provided an extremely low expected target.

A little scare is enough for Gong Shande; there's no need to actually go for it.

This suggests a strategy similar to the "Cangshan Action" proposed to Houpu, which involves getting small victories and wins for free.

"That makes sense."

Houpu shook its head. It had always wanted to make its voice heard more, after all, it was a figure of importance within the Liezhou Dao Court.

Previously, there was just no good reason, but now, Julehu's request for help is a perfect excuse.

"Let's do it this way. I'll go and pay my respects to Fellow Daoist Yuque now. Old Ju, you're very thoughtful."

In short, I will do my best regarding the affairs of the Three Immortals Dao Court.

As Julehu left Houpu's dojo, he flew away quickly while calling out that name in his heart.

"Senior Wuji, everything has proceeded smoothly according to your guidance."

But will Wang Yuque really escalate the situation as you predict?

'Don't worry, that red-spotted deer from the Three Immortals Dao Court will soon transform into a Daoist.'

Given Wang Yuque's personality, he will most likely take advantage of the matter of sending the red-spotted deer back to the Three Immortals Dao Court to personally intervene and reduce Gong Shande's arrogance within the Three Immortals Dao Court.

It turns out that everything was a scheme by the Wuji Dao Master to lure the tiger away from the mountain.

Jade Palace Immortal Venerable, relying on the Water Replenishment Era and the Ten Provinces Dao Court, has been a big turtle for so many years, and Wuji Dao Master is starting to lose his composure.

Therefore, it took the initiative to send Julehu over as a spy in order to lure Jade Palace Immortal Venerable away from the Liezhou Dao Court and away from the protection of those native Dao Ancestors and Golden Core cultivators.

"Senior, why are you so certain that Wang Yuque will go to the Three Immortals Dao Court?" Julehu asked, somewhat puzzled.

'He'll probably think, if I can't handle Mu Fan, I can't handle Gong Shande either.'

The Lord of Wuji Dao has observed the Jade Palace Immortal for many, many years and is clear about the Jade Palace Immortal's behavior patterns!
However, behavioral patterns are difficult to avoid.
"The reorganization of the ten prefectures into a united front, like tortoises, is a good strategy."

Wang Yuque was quite clever.

But as long as it leaves the Liezhou Daoting, oh...

(End of this chapter)