Longevity Candle

Chapter 61 With my true essence, I unite with the creation of heaven and earth, illuminating the azure sky!
At this moment, the grassland spirits, the path of following the heavens, and the path of immortality were all caught off guard by Li Qingping.

He never thought of becoming emperor, nor did he come here to become emperor.

He will unleash all his dragon energy, targeting all elves and immortal cultivators.

Demanding merit from them in advance and promising to freeze the centipede spirit was also a deception.

"Just wait patiently, this world will be yours sooner or later, why are you looking for death?!"

The black-robed immortal master roared, "I can part with your elven flesh and blood to help you regain your youth and live another life, as long as you stop!"

They only seek to hunt down elves, and the dragon's energy will soon return to the world. Li Qingping only needs to wait to smoothly seize the country and ascend the throne as emperor.

As for old age, giving him a piece of flesh and blood to live another mortal life is not a problem at all; of course, it's just a verbal promise.

But now, he has chosen to risk everything to break the dragon's current aura.

He thought Li Qingping would make his move after mastering the dragon energy, by which time they would have already left. But Li Qingping didn't even intend to wait!

"I have never thought about immortality, nor do I seek it. You so-called immortals should just stay in the mountains and forests!"

Li Qingping withstood the terrifying pressure, his body contorting as he harnessed dragon energy to crash into the immortal barrier.

His limbs were dissipating, and his life was slipping away.

He didn't believe the black-robed immortal master's words at all, nor did he want to live forever. Yao Yao had asked him about it back then, and he said he didn't want to live forever and didn't want to watch the people around him grow old generation after generation.

"With my true essence, I unite with the creation of heaven and earth, illuminating the azure sky, and the sun generates thunder!"

He mobilized all his true energy, harnessed the dragon's aura, and united this world.

The brilliant candlelight lit up, transforming into a giant sphere, dazzling and illuminating the entire capital city.

Rumble

As the Candlelight descended upon the world, thunder roared across the sky, and the enormous Candlelight now exuded a sacred and ancient aura, as if it originated from the lowered gaze of the most ancient sun spirit.

"I offer myself as a means of salvation, praying that heaven and earth may open a sliver of light, and I may be reborn!"

唳

From the candlelight came a cry, the sound of a giant divine bird, radiant and sacred, also exuding an ancient aura.

凤！
Li Qingping's body vanished, but a brilliant light shone forth, and a new Li Qingping was born from the flames.

Jiang Zhu lowered her eyes and bestowed Nirvana upon Yao Yao, but she gave it up and gave it to Li Qingping instead.

"Run away!"

"Damn it, he actually found the real Zhuzhao."

"The candlelight shines through the lowered eyes, and the sun roars with thunder."

"What kind of spirit is that bird? How could it bring him back to life?"

Terrified screams echoed throughout the heavens and earth. The mountain and sea spirits, the immortal masters and Taoists, all disregarded everything else and only thought of escaping for their lives.

The ancient sun spirit lowered its gaze; only the equally ancient moon spirit, Youying, could contend with it.

Boundless Yang lightning swept across the void. Immortal masters and Taoists who were slow to escape were instantly annihilated, unable to withstand the lightning, and their arduous cultivation turned to ashes.

expensive

The national destiny dragon energy finally broke free of its constraints. The two golden pythons merged and transformed into a complete hundred-meter-long dragon energy. Its mighty dragon power suppressed even immortal masters, Taoists, and spirits of mountains and seas.

Although it couldn't completely suppress all the elves, it slowed down their escape.

The reborn Li Qingping still holds the Book of Peace, harnesses dragon energy, gathers solar thunder, and charges headlong towards the mountain and sea spirits without hesitation.

"I can still remember who I am..."

Li Qingping murmured to himself, then suddenly looked into the distance and shouted, "Your name is Di Xiu, Di Xiu..."

He finally spoke, but all he told him was a name.

“Emperor Xiu, Emperor Xiu…” The old elf was struck dumb. A sense of familiarity rose in his heart, and he hurriedly asked, “How do you know?”

Li Qingping did not answer, and cracks reappeared on his body: "In the end, I cannot bear it, but it is enough. The dragon's energy should return to the world."

bang
Li Qingping and the national destiny dragon energy exploded almost simultaneously, the terrifying energy sweeping through the void, but surprisingly had no effect on the mortals below.

The immortal masters and Taoists, along with the spirits of the mountains and seas, suffered another heavy blow.

The Book of Peace then decomposed, carrying with it the dragon's aura of national destiny, and flew in all directions.

What should have been a feast that would have brought longevity and prosperity has not only ended but has also resulted in heavy losses.

The spirits of mountains and seas, the immortal masters and Taoist practitioners, were also experiencing this situation for the first time.

They couldn't understand why the ancient sun elves would look down on a mere mortal and target them.

"Kill! Smash the capital and take all its wealth!"

The grasslands were furious; they had been tricked.

Shuntiandao was also furious. Li Qingping was a faithless man who had treated them like fools.

But they naively believed it.

Having lived for so many years, I never imagined I would be tricked by a mere mortal.

Rumble

The sound of iron hooves echoed in the distance, stretching as far as the eye could see, as an elite army clad in armor approached. "This humble general, Li Yunhe, will lead the army to fulfill the last wish of the Taiping Dao Master!" a loud roar resounded from afar.

"Fuck you, Li Qingping! The grasslands will never forgive you!"

"From now on, if any person with the surname Li dares to enter the grasslands, I will leave no one alive!"

Angry curses and hysterical roars filled the air as the steppe general was driven to the extreme by his fury.

Offering them half their wealth is just a lie!

He had already arranged for 100,000 elite troops to be sent to drive them away after his death.

The original army also moved at this moment: "Invade the palace, avenge the leader of the Way of Peace, and establish the Kingdom of Peace!"

"Establish a peaceful nation and restore peace to the world!"

The steppe cavalry were blocked, and the rest of the army launched a fierce attack on the city.

The city gates were opened wide, the garrison inside surrendered, and officials welcomed them.

The Qian Kingdom collapsed, and the Taiping army entered the capital.

The grassland troops retreated, but their anger had nowhere to go. They planned to plunder as they returned, but Li Yunhe kept chasing them, which made the grassland troops curse incessantly.

The little they managed to salvage on their trip south wasn't even enough to cover their losses.

He hardened his heart and decided to fight, but Li Yunhe's Seven Star Army Formation was truly terrifying, completely overwhelming him and forcing him to abandon all thoughts of fighting.

Li Yunhe led his troops to the north and did not return. They guarded the north and protected the grasslands.

However, peace was not restored in various parts of the Qian Kingdom. Landlords, gentry, powerful families, and even former princes all raised armies.

Some clamored for the restoration of the Qian Kingdom, while others found a relative of the emperor and registered themselves as emperors.

The war broke out again, but it was soon quelled by the Taiping army.

The spirits and immortals of temples in various places have also gradually returned to the mountains and forests.

A new nation has risen, and Li Qingping's actions have been so ruthless that they have been frightened.

If you continue to be greedy for incense offerings and merits, who knows what other troubles might arise.

They will forever remember Li Qingping, the mortal who earned the favor of the ancient sun spirit.

I really want to tear him to pieces!

It's a pity he's dead, but it's also a good thing he's dead.

……

The new nation was established with the name Ning, meaning peace and tranquility, and the reign title Taiping, inheriting the will of Li Qingping.

The new emperor immediately ordered the destruction of all temples.

Even if someone tries to stop him, they cannot change Emperor Ning's will.

Emperor Ning even personally smashed the temples in the capital and issued an imperial edict: "The land of Ning has no ghosts or gods, nor any immortals. I, Li Yun, have fought in the north and south. If there are immortals, why do they dare not face me?!"

A vast aura of national destiny, like a dragon's energy, hovered above his head, protecting the new emperor of Ning Kingdom.

History seems to be a cycle. In the past, Emperor Chongwu of the Qian Kingdom destroyed temples and severed the path of ghosts and immortals. The same thing happened in the Ning Kingdom.

Is there really no such thing as immortals or gods?
Li Yunhe looked back at the inner palace. He had sealed everything away, but he was unwilling to burn it.

Perhaps that was the only thought left about Li Qingping.

Or perhaps, he also harbored a desire for immortality.

"In this life, I only wish for peace and tranquility throughout the world."

Li Yunhe proclaimed to the world that the people should rest and recuperate.

However, the memory of Li Qingping's miraculous return from the dead had already taken deep root in his heart.

In Taoyuan Village, nestled deep in the mountains, isolated from the world, everyone has land to cultivate and clothes to wear.

The fruit in the distance sprouted and grew into a small tree, bringing peace of mind that spread to Peach Blossom Village, allowing them to stay in this idyllic paradise.

They gradually forgot that there was once a mountain in the distance, and a green lamp there.

Only the seven people left behind by Yaoyao would go up the mountain every now and then to check the Seven Star Sword Formation.

A young fox, clutching a book, looked worried. Occasionally glancing at the dim lamp, it curiously asked Hu Yan, "Master, why do we have to guard a dim lamp?"

"Because this is a task assigned by the Empress."

"Miss?"

"Yes, Her Majesty is waiting for him to awaken and once again look down upon the mortal world."

"Does Your Majesty still need to lower your gaze under the dim light?" The little fox stared wide-eyed, utterly incredulous.

"He has many secrets and terrifying power; even the Empress cannot hold onto the green lamp."

"Then who can hold the green lamp?"

"Mortals could do it before, but now... I don't know."

(End of this chapter)