Longevity Candle

Chapter 113 Seven Stars Extend Life, Emperor's Immortality

Li Qingchen had no desire to go to West Kunlun. If his dream of immortality were shattered again, he didn't know what would happen to the tabby cat.

He came to Taoyuan and asked Zhang Youwei about the Yelang Kingdom.

Now that the news has spread, Zhang Youwei must know even more about it.

“I knew you would come.” Zhang Youwei poured him a cup of tea: “This tea was cultivated by Tao Ling and contains a trace of immortal power.”

“Tao Ling is indeed suited for these tasks,” Li Qingchen said.

"You've come to inquire about the Yelang Kingdom?" Zhang Youwei took a sip of tea and said, "The Ning Kingdom has been exploring the outside world; you should know that."

Li Qingchen nodded. Now that the north is stable, the grassland people have migrated north to live in areas with harsh climates.

Ningguo is now conquering and developing the west, and has now entered the vast desert region.

The kingdom is hard to find, so they have always sent envoys, accompanied by Qi cultivators and martial artists.

Over the years, we have found many countries, but they are all small and easily defeated, and they submitted to us readily.

This time, the envoy from Ning Kingdom originally intended to announce the imperial edict of Emperor Ning and establish a friendly alliance.

As a result, the arrogant and conceited king of Yelang forced Ning Kingdom to submit to him.

The Qi cultivators and martial artists who went there were furious, but the ruler of the country not only had the nation's fortune protecting him, but also possessed extremely strong power.

"According to the Qi cultivators who returned, the king of Yelang Kingdom possessed an extremely strong physique and vitality."

Zhang Youwei said, "His people all say that he is three hundred years old and has been in power for more than two hundred and seventy years."

Li Qingchen exclaimed in surprise, "He really lives to be three hundred years old?"

“Yes, this is a terrible thing.” Zhang Youwei’s face was grave.

"He has entered the path of immortality?" Li Qingchen frowned.

"No, he hadn't even entered the realm of martial arts. He possessed only pure vitality and a powerful physique. His soldiers were no match for him, and his people suffered greatly from oppression, yet no one dared to resist. This was a tyrant who lived to be three hundred years old."

Zhang Youwei shook his head and said, "What I'm worried about is that Emperor Ning will try to find out why he lived to be three hundred years old."

He was just an ordinary person who had lived for three hundred years, yet he still looked like a young man.

This lifespan has surpassed that of many Qi cultivators of the Taiping Dao.

Even Zhang Youwei, the Daoist master, dared not say that he could live to be three hundred years old.

If Emperor Ning could easily obtain these three hundred years of lifespan, wouldn't he yearn for even more lifespan, or even immortality?
Li Qingchen also thought of it, and his expression turned serious: "Then, shall we kill the king of Yelang Kingdom in advance and cut off his dream of immortality?"

“No, that won’t work.” Zhang Youwei said with a wry smile, “The people of Ningguo today also yearn for immortality, and many even hope that Emperor Ning can live forever.”

He had to admit that a large part of the reason was the Taiping Dao (Taiping Dao).

The Taiping Dao's methods of spreading clouds and rain have accumulated a great deal of public support for Emperor Ning, making him a force to be reckoned with.

With improved grain production, the world will be at peace. Without the oppression of landlords and gentry, who wouldn't want such a country to last?

Even the imperial court was surprisingly united in their belief that destroying Yelang would grant them immortality!
Li Qingchen fell silent.

"These messages mean that the army is almost at Yelang, or even has already arrived," Zhang Youwei said. "Just do your own thing, enjoy this peaceful and prosperous era, and don't interfere in the affairs of the country."

Li Qingchen nodded; they couldn't interfere anyway.

Deep down, he also hoped that Ningguo could last.

In the far west, in the boundless desert, many countries stand tall.

This place also has vast grasslands, various fruits, and arable land, although it is not as fertile as Ningguo.

The thunderous sound of horses' hooves filled the air, the dragon flag of Ningguo fluttered in the wind, Qi cultivators cast spells to level the land, and martial artists drove away the beasts blocking the way, clearing a path for the army.

Above the void, the tabby cat watched this scene, witnessing the war between Qi cultivators and mortals.

"Heaven and earth are boundless, and the universe borrows its power to begin the journey!"

Five Qi cultivators simultaneously cast spells, their magical power spreading outwards, causing the ground to rumble and rise, forming a gentle slope that eventually connected with the city wall.

"What is this?"

"Evil arts! Ning people possess evil arts!"

In an instant, everyone in the city was terrified.

"kill!"

At a command, the army spurred their horses forward, ascended the gentle slope, leaped atop the city walls, brandished their swords, and beheaded one after another.

"Seven Star Sword Formation, Ten Thousand Swords Lock the City!"

One by one, the Taiping Dao warriors activated their true energy, attracting countless sword lights to seal off the entire city.

"Human warfare has escalated to this level," the tabby cat exclaimed in surprise.

In the midst of ordinary wars, even those who cultivate Qi ultimately become involved.

They don't kill directly, but they can alter the terrain, creating excellent opportunities for the army to attack.

If there's no road, then build one!

"Heaven and earth are boundless, the universe borrows its power, and the earth collapses!"

With another soft shout, the land outside the city collapsed with a deafening roar.

The nobles who had just fled the city stared in horror at the bottomless abyss before them.

The entire city was isolated, and only the direction of the Ningguo army's attack remained unaffected.

Under the watchful eye of the tabby cat, the war ended quickly, and no one escaped.

All the nobles were executed, and the commoners were driven together.

"The gap between the mortal realm and the human realm is too great," the tabby cat murmured.

Ningguo is too powerful, with a precipitous lead. It has the advantage of timing and location.

Compared to Shengguo, Ningguo applies Qi cultivators to all aspects of life.

What does it mean that Qi cultivators don't interfere with mortal affairs, as long as they don't directly kill?

Even if it's a mistake, and there's some karma involved, the fate of Ningguo can bear it.

He didn't look again, but went to the royal palace of Yelang Kingdom and saw the king.

The Yelang Kingdom was too small; its national destiny and dragon energy were only about thirty meters long, which was not enough to completely suppress him.

Despite the pressure of the nation's fate, he sensed the king's vigorous life force and exceptional physique.

Although he lacked the talent for immortality and had never practiced martial arts, his strength was definitely no weaker than that of a martial artist who had cultivated true essence.

However, he couldn't discern what kind of opportunity the King of Yelang had obtained or how he had extended his lifespan.

However, in his view, the ruler of Yelang Kingdom could easily live for several hundred more years.

"Could it be a peach from the heavens?"

After a moment's thought, the tabby cat continued westward.

He did not interrogate the King of Yelang, as his injuries had not yet healed, and the over thirty-year-long dragon aura of the kingdom's fortune could still cause him considerable harm.

Thousands of miles away, a majestic mountain peak pierces the sky.

The tabby cat rode the clouds upwards, feeling the mountain.

West Kunlun!
This mountain has existed since ancient times and was once home to elves, but that was a very long time ago.

The spirits of West Kunlun had long since passed away, and he had only heard of them. He had once come here to remember the ancient spirits.

Now, although I still cannot find any supernatural phenomena here, I know that ancient secrets are hidden here.

Unfortunately, Qingdeng was unwilling to come over, and Li Qingchen's swordsmanship still needed honing.

The tabby cat searched carefully and finally found a crevice in the rocks halfway up the mountain three days later.

This was deliberately blocked!
He didn't move the stone; his body was ethereal as he passed through it. Inside, there was a hidden world—a spacious cave with traces of human excavation.

"Are they from the Yelang Kingdom?"

The tabby cat was deep in thought. The cave was dark, and the chisel marks on the walls were ancient.

Upon reaching the depths of the cave, the space expanded once more, revealing seven stone coffins arranged in a celestial configuration.

The coffin had been opened, and the remains inside had long since decomposed.

"The Seven Star Sword Formation?"

The tabby cat looked surprised: "No, there's a difference."

He examined it carefully and found that the inside of one of the coffins was covered with tiny characters, but they had been worn away and only four characters could be vaguely made out: "Seven Stars Extend Life".

"Is this the Seven Star Life-Extending Formation?" the tabby cat pondered. "Could it be that the King of Yelang Kingdom obtained the power of life extension? And who is extending their life here? Why didn't we notice it before?"

He had been to West Kunlun before, and many elves and immortals had been there, but none of them had found anything unusual.

But now, with the appearance of the Seven Stars Life Extension, coupled with Yunmeng's statement that this is the origin of life, everything proves that this place is extraordinary.

Unfortunately, the Seven Stars Life Extension Technique has been destroyed.

He didn't linger; he left the cave and returned to Ningguo.

Back in Yigu City, at the Peach Blossom Inn.

The tabby cat simply told Li Qingchen what had happened.

"Seven Stars Life Extension?" Li Qingchen's expression hardened slightly: "Perhaps it is an array left behind by someone who was related to Fusheng back then."

"The Yelang Kingdom will soon be destroyed. If he really stole the power of the Seven Star Life-Sustaining Formation, Emperor Ning should interrogate him about the Seven Star Life-Sustaining Formation."

The raccoon cat said.

"I will not interfere with the affairs of the country and its people; I want to see more of the world."

Li Qingchen said, "I have recently had some insights and want to develop a new sword technique. If I succeed, I may enter the path of immortality."

“It should have been bought a long time ago,” said the tabby cat.

"Yes, I have found a way to maintain peace, and there is no need to suppress it anymore."

Li Qingchen nodded slightly and smiled, "After I take my leave, I will take Yuqing with me and roam freely in the world."

"Do you want me to come along?" the tabby cat asked.

"No need." Li Qingchen's face flushed slightly.

"Hahaha, Master won't disturb your good time any longer." The tabby cat laughed out loud: "Let me know when Jiang Zhu wakes up."

Li Qingchen and Qin Yuqing, their faces slightly flushed, hurriedly said goodbye, packed their things, and left the Peach Blossom Inn.

Once they left, they vanished without a trace. The two changed their appearances, becoming ordinary people, and traveled to various places, seeing all the mountains and rivers of Ningguo.

They had seen the continuous Qingjiang River, the waterfalls in the mountains, and the clouds rolling and unfolding on Baiyun Mountain.

Cast aside all worries and enjoy the freedom and ease of the world.

Meanwhile, in the distant Sheng Kingdom, an imperial edict opened the door to the secluded Yunmeng Marsh.

Qi cultivators and martial artists from the Taiping Dao (Way of Peace) stormed into the Yunmeng Marsh to search for traces of demons.

The dragon's aura of national destiny surged mightily, overwhelming Yunmeng Marsh, and countless ferocious beasts fell beneath the butcher's blade.

"If you dare to run, Yunmengze will become a dead end!"

The cold imperial edict and the ruthless slaughter enraged the Nine-Colored Deer to the extreme.

Emperor Sheng came with thorough preparations.

With a massive army pressing in, the fate of the nation is sealed.

Of course, Emperor Sheng hadn't lost his mind and turned his sword against the Nine-Colored Deer.

"Have you considered the consequences of threatening an ancient elf?!"

Nine-colored celestial light surged forth, forcefully challenging the fate of the prosperous nation, and for a time, it did not fall behind.

The enormous dragon-blooded serpent opened its eyes and transmitted its voice, saying, "This has nothing to do with me, and I will not bless the nation's fortune to target you. It was all the work of Emperor Sheng."

"What if this prosperous kingdom falls into chaos?" the Nine-Colored Deer said coldly.

“I will not interfere,” said the Dragon Blood Serpent.

"Very well, remember what you said today!" The nine-colored deer's eyes were icy, and its nine-colored immortal light once again surged towards the nation's destiny: "Yunmengze, awaken!"

bang
The earth trembled, the mist in the Yunmeng Marsh thickened, and the slumbering behemoth awoke from the depths of the earth.

Having operated in Yunmengze for many years, how could the Nine-Colored Deer be unprepared?

The demons in the distance sprouted crimson fiery feathers, stirring up brilliant clouds that, like the light of dawn, illuminated this land.

Crimson birds emerged from the mountains and forests, followed by various beasts roaring in.

War broke out.

Various ferocious beasts and birds fought against the warriors of the Sheng Kingdom.

The swamp expanded at a visible rate, and the entire Yunmengze was submerged in silt.

Although the nation's fortunes are strong, they are blocked by the Nine-Colored Deer. The Immortal Master's intervention, altering the terrain and creating an impact, is sufficient.

The sounds of battle and carnage, the piercing screams of agony, echoed throughout the Yunmeng Marsh, accompanied by the roars of beasts and the corrosive effects of miasma.

Large numbers of soldiers fell, forever remaining here.

The Nine-Colored Deer's gaze was cold. Did this Sheng Kingdom really think that Yunmengze was easy to bully?
As the night passed and the rising sun pierced the darkness, the war in Yunmengze was over.

The Taiping Dao cultivators, with their remaining soldiers, reluctantly withdrew from Yunmeng Marsh.

The swamp surged, swallowing the corpses and turning them into fertilizer that nourished the land.

"Master."

Jiang Chenxi came to her side, with a hint of concern in her eyes.

"It's nothing." The Nine-Colored Deer nodded slightly. "Go and see your companions."

"Yes." Jiang Chenxi replied respectfully and went to check on the animals in the mountains and forests.

The voice of the Nine-Colored Deer drifted from afar: "Li Qingchen sent a kitten to say that Ningguo is very peaceful. Would you like to live in Ningguo?"

The image of Li Qingchen appeared in Jiang Chenxi's mind and was deeply etched in her heart.

That was the only person who shone light into his heart.

Looking at the corpses scattered everywhere and thinking of the treacherous outside world, she remained silent for a long time before saying, "I don't want to go out."

She was still afraid of the outside world, even the peaceful Ningguo.

The Nine-Colored Deer didn't say anything; as long as Jiang Chenxi was happy, she could be wherever she wanted.

Yunmengze returned to peace, but in the capital of Sheng Kingdom, the old emperor's health collapsed, and he fell seriously ill.

The royal family of Shengguo was suddenly thrown into chaos. The country, which had already been ravaged by the old emperor, was now in turmoil.

Ningguo in the distance shines even brighter, like the blazing sun in the sky.

Time flies, and it's time for the lamp to be lit again.

Warhorses from afar brought back news of victory, which spread throughout the country: "Our army has won a great victory, captured the king of Yelang alive, killed 30,000 Yelang soldiers, and took 20,000 prisoners."

The Yelang army, with a total strength of 80,000, was no match for the elite cavalry of Ningguo, and even their king was captured!

In an instant, the entire Ningguo was in an uproar, celebrating the achievement of expanding territory and destroying other countries!

Although many countries have been destroyed over the years, it is still inspiring.

The whole country was celebrating this great victory, but many people were also paying attention to the king of Yelang.

An imperial edict was issued from the capital: "No one is to approach him. He must be escorted to the capital as quickly as possible!"

The tabby cat, far away at the Peach Blossom Inn, shouldered an ancient sword, stepped into the void, and headed west.

In the distant mountains and forests, the spirits of the mountains and seas, the immortal masters and Taoists, awaken from their slumber.

(End of this chapter)