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Chapter 478 Ying Qianqian's Support (Last day, please vote!)

He paused here, but everyone understood what Zhu Yangzi meant.

Given his current state, there is no other way but to possess his body.

Even a primordial spirit at the Golden Core stage cannot exist in the world forever.

However, at present, besides the "Xuanwu Army", there are Fu Chao, Lin Wan'er, and the disciples of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect". Who will Zhu Yangzi possess?
The people of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" must not be sacrificed!

People from the "Yuanyang Dao Sect"?
If Zhu Yangzi dares to do such a thing, without a doubt, the experts of the Yuanyang Dao Sect can obliterate his soul!
Possessing a fellow disciple!

In any major sect of Taoism, this is an unforgivable crime punishable by death!
Unless the person whose body has been possessed actively offers to exchange their own life for the life of the person who possessed them.

All three were silent.

"Not urgent."

Li Yunjing thought for a moment, then took out a jade box from his storage ring. "Fellow Daoist Zhu, please nurture your body in this box for now. Once we return to our base, we will immediately contact the seniors of the Yuanyang Dao Sect. I believe your sect's seniors will be able to find you a suitable physical body."

"Thank you, fellow Taoist."

Zhu Yangzi remained silent for a moment, then finally sighed.

This is already the best result.

In this desolate place, there's no target for possession!
Furthermore, one cannot simply possess another's body!
We need to find someone with decent talent!

Otherwise, it will affect your future path.

Zhu Yangzi, at such a young age, was able to cultivate to the Golden Core Realm and become a vice sect leader of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect," which means he must be a person with exceptional talent.

He most likely has a top-grade fire elemental root!

How easy is it for Zhu Yangzi to possess someone else's body?

No matter where you are, a top-grade spiritual root is a treasure. Who can let him possess your body?

Even if a master from the Yuanyang Dao Sect were to come, it would be impossible to find someone like this to possess Zhu Yangzi's body!
Even if such a cultivation potential is found, taking him under one's wing is far more likely to lead to success than having Zhu Yangzi possess his body.

It's safe to say that Zhu Yangzi's future is bleak.

Even a superior fire spirit root could not necessarily find a suitable target for possession.

This is also why Zhu Yangzi was disappointed!
He wanted to ask Li Yunjing and Ying Qianqian for help in arranging a genius for him, but that was definitely out of the question. After hesitating for a while, Zhu Yangzi remained silent.

How could Li Yunjing and Ying Qianqian not know his little scheme?
Even if they weren't related, and even if Zhu Yangzi were a member of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," they would never sacrifice their own people to benefit Zhu Yangzi!

The Shenxiao Dao Sect is not a heretical sect!
After Li Yunjing put away Zhu Yangzi's golden elixir in the jade box, he and Ying Qianqian walked side by side back to the army thirty miles away.

"Everyone obey orders!"

Ying Qianqian shouted loudly, "Return to camp immediately and maintain vigilance along the way!"

After the "Azure Cloud Boat" was destroyed, Ying Qianqian was too lazy to use other people's "Azure Cloud Boats" and led her army in a grand procession towards the stronghold.

Many monks who passed by along the way were startled.

No one knew what had gotten into the "Xuanwu Army" that led to such a large-scale mobilization, and their menacing demeanor suggested that someone had offended them.

This made the passersby along the way much more cautious, and they dared not recklessly display their power.

On the way back, Ying Qianqian flew beside Li Yunjing and asked in a low voice, "You just said you wanted to ask the Supreme Elder to take action..."

"It's just a bluff."

Li Yunjing chuckled, "If that demon king's avatar really fights desperately, we'll inevitably lose a few of our own. We might as well scare it away. As for our sect's supreme elders? They don't have time to deal with such a thing."

As he finished speaking, a hint of disdain flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes.

This "Crimson Flame Poison Scorpion King" is powerful, but it is definitely no match for the sect's Supreme Elder!

Human cultivators, besides being proficient in Taoist arts, are also known for their strong comprehensive abilities. They can use magic treasures, set up formations, use talismans, and employ all sorts of strange and insidious methods!

Most of the demon race rely on their innate supernatural powers!
Only a very few demons are as intelligent as humans and proficient in these methods.

The "Crimson Flame Scorpion King" is definitely not included!
Even if the weakest of Li Yunjing's acquaintances, the Fiery True Man, were to arrive, he could probably easily suppress and kill the true form of the "Crimson Flame Poison Scorpion King".

"Junior Brother Li, you are indeed clever."

A hint of admiration flashed in Ying Qianqian's beautiful eyes. The more she interacted with Li Yunjing, the more she appreciated his methods.

Such a person truly deserves to be chosen by many powerful figures of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" as the future supreme leader.

"but……"

Li Yunjing gazed at the distant mountains, his expression growing cold. He said in a deep voice, "This fourth-tier demon king actually managed to come via the teleportation array. Clearly, it has its eyes on our world. We must report this to the sect upon returning, warning them to be wary of a potential beast tide erupting here!"

Li Yunjing had no doubt that the demon king of the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals" could come over. That world had many spiritual veins, and accumulating some high-grade spirit stones would be no problem at all.

If the sect were unaware, the sudden appearance of those demonic beasts could cause the entire "Across the Mountains" to collapse.

This is a huge problem!

"Junior Brother Li is right."

Upon hearing this, Ying Qianqian's expression also turned serious: "Since this demon king was able to infiltrate through the teleportation array, it means it has designs on this world! If those demon kings really unite and attack from the other side, we'll be in real trouble..."

She didn't say anything more, but both of them understood the seriousness of the consequences.

"Crossing the mountain range" is the future focus of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!

There is an ancestral vein here, with countless resources, enough to support a new "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!
In other words, with the "Across the Mountains" ability, the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" could double its strength within the next thousand years if it so desired!
It was already a behemoth sect!
What does it mean if it expands by a factor of two?
Since the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" occupied the "Hengyue Mountain Range", why hasn't it carried out large-scale development of the "Hengyue Mountain Range" after so many years?
It's all because other forces are wary of the future of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect". These forces keep sending cultivators to the "Hengyue Mountain Range" to cause trouble and hinder the development of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!

Therefore, if the nine demon kings of the "Burial Immortal Ancient Realm" were to lead their demon army out of the ancient teleportation array, the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" might very well collapse completely if it were not careful!

Once something unusual happens to the "Crossing Mountains", it goes without saying that the various forces on the "Southern Continent" will definitely take advantage of the situation and restore the "Crossing Mountains" to its previous state of joint control.

Back at the base, Li Yunjing found that the environment here resembled a marketplace.

This place is not only a stronghold for the "Xuanwu Army," but also welcomes cultivators from all walks of life in the Ming Dynasty's cultivation world.

After the army returned to the camp, Li Yunjing, Ying Qianqian, and Fu Chao gathered together and discussed the next steps behind closed doors.

As for the matter of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect", there are naturally special ways to contact them, and people can be sent to make contact with the experts of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" in the "Hengyue Mountain Range".

These matters don't require the expertise of Li Yunjing and Ying Qianqian to concern themselves with.

"To ensure the safety of 'Crossing the Mountains,' I suggest we immediately contact the Supreme Elder here and relay the message to 'City of Glory' and 'Divine Firmament Pass,' so that the leaders in these two places are aware of the situation."

Li Yunjing sat at the table, his expression solemn, his fingers tapping lightly on the surface.

"Junior Brother Li is absolutely right."

Ying Qianqian nodded slightly, her beautiful eyes sparkling. "Besides that, I have to add one more thing! The people from the 'Yuanyang Dao Sect' also know about the ancient teleportation array, and I'm afraid they won't let this go easily!"

"Senior Sister Ying, we need the higher-ups of the Yuanyang Dao Sect to make contact with them. Only when the higher-ups reach an agreement can the alliance be maintained."

Fu Chao frowned and spoke.

"Old Fu, you're right."

Li Yunjing pondered for a moment, nodded, and continued, "The most important thing now is to arrange manpower and pass on messages! Senior Sister Ying, this is your territory, you make the arrangements!"

Unbeknownst to him, Li Yunjing gradually transformed from a "guest" into the leader of the "Xuanwu Army".

All major matters can only be executed if Li Yunjing makes the decision.

Ying Qianqian sensed this change, but she didn't say anything. Instead, she followed Li Yunjing's advice and began arranging the transmission of messages.

Li Yunjing did nothing wrong. Ying Qianqian couldn't find a reason to refute him!
Furthermore, this person's talent and leadership are enough to convince a prodigy like Ying Qianqian.

If it were anyone else, daring to act arrogantly on her turf, Ying Qianqian would have already lost her temper and shown no mercy!
"Alright! I'll arrange for my deputy commander to make the trip himself!"

The matter was of great importance, so Ying Qianqian immediately took out a "communication talisman" and summoned the two deputy commanders.

She quickly handed the two jade slips to the two Golden Core Realm experts, instructing them, "Make sure they reach the Supreme Elder! Tell him it's extremely urgent!"

"Yes! I will certainly complete the mission!"

The two deputy commanders looked solemn and responded in unison.

Within the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," the phrase "extremely urgent" signifies the gravity of the situation and its imminent nature; naturally, the two dared not delay.

"The matter of establishing contact with the experts of the 'Yuanyang Dao Sect' will be arranged tomorrow."

Watching the two leave, Li Yunjing continued, "If we buy another day, we can gain the upper hand in this conflict."

"I understand!"

Ying Qianqian was taken aback at first, then suddenly realized what was going on and nodded repeatedly. Her beautiful eyes looked at Li Yunjing with a meaningful expression.

This junior brother is too cunning!

This day seems to be short enough!

However, this was enough time for the Supreme Elders of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" to gain the upper hand.

In their haste, the Yuanyang Dao Sect was unaware of the Burial Immortal Ancient Realm and thus lost the initiative, leaving them unable to compete with the well-prepared Shenxiao Dao Sect!
Even if negotiations begin, both sides will have the upper hand and will not allow the people of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" to gain too much advantage!
After the three finished their discussion, Ying Qianqian arranged the best accommodations for Li Yunjing and Fu Chao so that they could rest for the night.

Li Yunjing and Fu Chao did not hesitate. On their own turf, they were safe and sound, and could finally get a good night's sleep to recover from their stress.

The next day, the sun was high in the sky.

Li Yunjing finally remembered the matter of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" and summoned the remaining four disciples of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect".

“Now, our sect will send a Golden Core Realm expert to your Yuan Yang Dao Sect's stronghold with Fellow Daoist Zhu's Golden Core. You and the rest of you will come along too! That way, it will be safer!”

Li Yunjing smiled and explained the purpose of gathering them.

"Thank you so much, Senior Brother Li! We will remember this kindness!"

Upon hearing this, the four disciples of the Yuanyang Dao Sect were overjoyed. They all breathed a sigh of relief and bowed repeatedly to Li Yunjing.

Finally, I can go back!
No matter how well the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" treats them, it's still someone else's territory. It's never as good as having your own territory!
Soon, under Li Yunjing's arrangement, the last deputy commander of the "Xuanwu Army" led a group of people away from the camp and headed towards the territory of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect".

Within the "Crossing Mountains", the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" also allocated a good location to the "Yuanyang Dao Sect".

Otherwise, why would the Yuanyang Dao Sect contribute to helping the Shenxiao Dao Sect resist attacks from all sides?
Even an ally has to consider its own interests!

Without mutual benefit, even allies are not secure!
After seeing off the group heading to the "Yuanyang Dao Sect," Li Yunjing returned to his residence and began to review the current situation.

Ying Qianqian also came to discuss the matter with him. The two sat facing each other, and the atmosphere was heavy.

“Junior Brother Li, the message has now been sent out. Now it depends on how the Supreme Elder responds. However, there are undercurrents in the ‘Crossing the Mountains’ area, and various forces are watching closely. We need to proceed with caution during this time.”

Ying Qianqian said.

Now that Ying Qianqian's control area has lost three deputy commanders at the Golden Core realm, her power is unprecedentedly weak, which naturally makes her somewhat worried.

You should know that the cultivation levels of those three deputy commanders are even stronger than hers!
However, Ying Qianqian is a top-tier second-generation cultivator with a powerful background, which is why she became the leader!
Now, Ying Qianqian was naturally a little nervous.

"Don't worry, Senior Sister Ying! I'll take care of things here!"

Li Yunjing immediately understood Ying Qianqian's concerns. He nodded slightly and smiled, "Fu Chao and I will stay here until the negotiations are over. I think some petty scoundrels wouldn't dare to come here looking for death."

"whee……"

Upon hearing this, Ying Qianqian's brows relaxed, and she said with a charming smile, "Junior Brother Li is highly skilled! With your help, everything will be foolproof!"

This is not just a polite remark, but a sincere statement!

Li Yunjing's several moves and the invincible style he displayed deeply shocked Ying Qianqian. With such a master in charge, what did she have to worry about?
"Senior Sister Ying, you have many responsibilities for the 'Xuanwu Army,' so we still rely on you to make strategic plans in this regard!"

Li Yunjing waved his hand, revealing a confident smile, "But if anything comes up, just give the order to my men! I don't think there's anything I can't accomplish!"

Since the favor has already been given, let's see it through to the end!
Li Yunjing's meaning was very clear: as long as Ying Qianqian had any requests, he would step in and do it for her!
This is definitely not a case of a simp taking a fancy to Ying Qianqian, a "rich and beautiful woman"!
Rather, Li Yunjing wanted to seize the supreme throne of the sect leader, so he naturally needed to unite various forces. Ying Qianqian was backed by the "Tianji Pavilion," which was an extremely important branch of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect."

With the support of the "Heavenly Secrets Pavilion", it will be easier for Li Yunjing to ascend to the position of the supreme leader.

"I understand what you mean, junior brother!"

Ying Qianqian was also a smart woman; how could she not know the hidden meaning in Li Yunjing's words?
After a pause, Ying Qianqian continued, "I will discuss this matter with the elders when I return to the sect! As things stand, I still acknowledge Junior Brother's leadership abilities! However, if you want to compete for a high position, the first thing you need to do is break through to the Golden Core Realm!"

"Yes! I understand the importance of realm!"

Li Yunjing felt a sense of relief and said with a smile, "If I used the fire elemental law or the metal elemental law, I could break through to the Golden Core realm! But that's not the strength I want..."

Li Yunjing didn't say the rest, but his meaning was already very clear.

"Hehe! I'm really looking forward to your Five Elements Spiritual Roots and Thunder Spiritual Root all reaching perfection, so you can successfully break through to the Golden Core Realm!"

Ying Qianqian said with a grin, "Back then, you must have been the number one Golden Core cultivator?"

"Hehe! I dare not say!"

Li Yunjing waved his hand and laughed, "Those who have the opportunity to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm are all people with great abilities. I wouldn't dare to claim victory against such people."

He rarely expressed such humility.

"Giggle..."

Ying Qianqian covered her mouth and chuckled, "I never expected to hear the word 'humility' from you!"

"Hehe! I never underestimate others, nor do I overestimate myself!"

Li Yunjing said earnestly.

This is what he really thinks!
Many people made the wrong judgment!

Li Yunjing is not an arrogant person.

Every action he takes is based on a fundamental judgment; he never blindly believes that he is invincible!
Of course, some risks must be taken!

Where in the world of cultivation is there no danger?
It's just that his strength is too great. Every time he makes a move, he is invincible, sweeping away all those of the same level, and even attacking those below him and killing Golden Core cultivators. This is why outsiders mistakenly believe that Li Yunjing is an invincible person with a high opinion of himself.

In fact, Li Yunjing has never changed his original intention.

Many of his friends are now at the Qi Refining stage, and Li Yunjing still befriends them and occasionally offers them help.
His aura was so great that many people overlooked Li Yunjing's sincerity in never forgetting his original aspirations.

"Hmm! I don't know what my elders think!"

Ying Qianqian said earnestly, "However, I will fully support you!"

Seeing a different side of Li Yunjing, Ying Qianqian felt a tremor in her heart. Even though an alliance had not yet been formed, she still expressed her support for Li Yunjing without hesitation!

"Thank you very much, Senior Sister!"

Li Yunjing was overjoyed and bowed respectfully to Ying Qianqian.

If Ying Qianqian agreed, how could the powerful forces behind her disagree?

Each exceptional genius represents the future of their respective faction!
These prodigies hold pivotal positions within their respective spheres of influence, and their every word and action is representative.

(End of this chapter)