Starting from the two realms, cultivating immortality by taming beasts

Chapter 657 Fiery Cloud Blessed Land

Song.

A grand hall within the imperial city.

Princess Yinling raised an eyebrow, waved her hand, and instructed the maids around her to dispose of the mangled corpse in front of her. She then turned her head to look at the newcomer.

"Why are you in such a hurry? What urgent matter is it?" Princess Yinling asked.

"The remains of the Zique Zhenzun Cave in Jianjiangkou, Guanxian County, are suspected to be about to emerge. The magistrate of Guanxian County, Chen Zi'ang, may have some knowledge of the secrets of the Zique Cave—" The visitor did not hesitate and told him all the information he had obtained.

"boring."

Princess Yinling yawned.

The Purple Palace Cave is extraordinary. Once it is revealed, it will surely cause extraordinary phenomena in the world and attract many powerful figures from the Great Shang Dynasty.

In her view, the sudden spread of these rumors suggests that Chen Zi'ang, the magistrate of Guanxian County, has likely offended someone again.

"Has the matter of the abandoned temple been investigated thoroughly?"

Ignoring the Purple Palace, Princess Yinling inquired about another important matter.

"We've found out. Xie Tianyi and Zhao Tiansu had a brief conversation with the Second Prince's coachman before leaving Chaoge, and they haven't been seen since," the subordinate said respectfully.

"If even you can't find them, then those two are most likely dead." Princess Yinling's expression remained unchanged.

She was already used to this kind of petty trick of shifting blame eastward.

The only thing that intrigued her was how Chen Ziang, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, could be connected with a Fifth Realm Demon Lord.

Unlike the fourth realm demon kings, the fifth realm demon lords, even if she is a princess of the Shang Dynasty with a noble status, would not easily provoke or make enemies.

"Princess, should we bring Chen Zi'ang—"

The subordinate carefully considered his words, his right hand tracing a line across his neck.

Today is different from the past.

With a Fifth Realm Demon Lord as his backing, Chen Zi'ang has transformed from a minor character who could be dealt with at will into a troublesome figure worthy of attention.

"There's no need. It's just a minor conflict; why resort to murder?" Princess Yinling smiled. "Even my hot-tempered Ninth Brother can forgive his disgraced subordinates, so I, too, have a bit of tolerance."

"The two True Venerables, Golden Sword and Silver Sword, are currently traveling in Chaoxi Prefecture in search of the Purple Palace Cave. Send the information over there."

"The two Venerable Ones will decide how to proceed."

After saying this, Princess Yinling slowly closed her eyes.

Things shouldn't happen more than three times.

Although she cherishes talent and admires the young and handsome men of Da Shang, she will not always back down.

If Chen Zi'ang continues to refuse her kindness, then he will have no choice but to commit suicide.

At that time, the two True Venerables, Golden Sword and Silver Sword, will naturally let Chen Zi'ang know that there is only one Heaven in the Eastern Region, and that is the Great Shang Dynasty!

On the other side, Chen Beiwu had already activated the Ten Directions Gate to return to the Immortal Alliance.

As for all the matters that needed to be resolved in Guanxian, Chen Beiwu handed them all over to his mirror clone.

"That's about it."

Chen Beiwu turned his head to look at the golden egg.

The golden egg understood and immediately unleashed its dragon might, displaying the dragon might befitting a fifth-realm demon lord, before quickly retracting it.

Chen Beiwu, meanwhile, used his divine sense to probe the jade slip at the entrance of the cave—to investigate it.

After briefly replying to messages from relatives and friends, Chen Beiwu frowned slightly and looked at the jade slip in his hand, because there were some changes in the qualification for refining in the Great Forest Realm promised by his master.

Unexpectedly, in the end, some connected individuals even tried to interfere and snatch food from the tiger's mouth.

Chen Beiwu remained calm, his eyes showing no anger.

The opportunity to refine the very essence of a world is extremely rare, so it's understandable that it would attract attention.

However, Chen Beiwu is not without powerful backing. With his master and the Jade Purity Immortal Sect supporting him, he naturally wouldn't easily give up this opportunity.

With this thought in mind, Chen Beiwu activated his escape light and headed towards the Jade Purity Palace.

"Please sit down."

The True Venerable Zixiao spoke gently, getting straight to the point: "Do you know who your competitor is this time?"

"Could it be one of the Five Great Grotto-Heavens' Transformation True Venerables?" Chen Beiwu probed.

"That's right." True Venerable Zixiao nodded slightly.

Although the Jade Purity Immortal Sect is one of the top three immortal sects, its prestige is inferior to that of the five great grotto heavens.

"Which Celestial Venerable is it? Sect Leader, please speak frankly."

Seeing Chen Beiwu's calm reaction, the Purple Cloud True Venerable's admiration grew even stronger.

Knowing that a True Immortal of the Cave Heaven was participating in the competition, he still maintained such composure and was not swayed by external things. In terms of temperament alone, Chen Beiwu truly deserves to be the face of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect in this generation.

"Zhengyang Zhenzun Li Dongbin".

True Venerable Zixiao said gently, "True Venerable Zhengyang is a newly promoted Nascent Soul elder of Chunyang Cave Heaven a thousand years ago, and his cultivation has reached the peak of the early Nascent Soul stage."

"Logically speaking, the qualifications for refining the Great Forest Realm's origin have already been determined. Taiyin Cave Heaven and Yuqing Immortal Sect each secured one, leaving Chunyang Cave Heaven with no way to interfere."

"However, some strange changes have occurred in the Great Forest Realm in recent years, which has led the higher-ups of the Pure Yang Cave Heaven to have some ideas."

Chen Beiwu asked calmly, "What kind of anomaly?"

The changes that have occurred in the Great Forest Realm that have caused Chunyang Cave Heaven to disregard its dignity are definitely extraordinary.

"Just as the world was about to perish, a hidden blessed land of fire clouds appeared deep within the Great Forest Realm."

"That blessed land is quite peculiar, with a vast and boundless interior space filled with fiery clouds that blot out the sky."

At this point, True Venerable Zixiao paused slightly: "Above the flaming clouds float rows of fiery bronze palaces, connected like a chain of Great Walls, leading directly to a rather mysterious Fiery Cloud Palace."

Chen Beiwu's heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously asked, "Could that Fire Cloud Palace have been left behind by the Refining Void Daoist?"

He had not forgotten that the Great Forest Realm was a Great Thousand World that had fallen to a lower level because its origin was damaged.

"That's not it." True Venerable Zixiao shook his head: "That Fire Cloud Palace is the core of the Fire Cloud Blessed Land. Deep within the palace lies a special treasure, whose effects are comparable to a fifth-grade high-quality Yuan medicine. The Immortal Alliance has named it the [Nine Yang Stone]."

"The Nine Yang Stone has countless uses. Destroying it would not only be a waste, but would also cause the Great Forest Realm to collapse."

Even after understanding the sect leader's implied meaning, Chen Beiwu still had some questions.

While the Nine Yang Stone is indeed precious, it doesn't seem to be enough to make Chunyang Cave Heaven go to great lengths.

"Besides the Nine Yang Stone, there is also a half-step Void Refinement expert sleeping deep within the Fire Cloud Palace, who is suspected to be the master of the Fire Cloud Palace."

Upon hearing Zixiao Zhenzun's words, Chen Beiwu was immediately startled.

That makes sense!

As the rulers of the Pure Yang Dao, how could the higher-ups of the Pure Yang Cave Heaven miss out on a fire-attribute half-step Void Refinement being?

But Chen Beiwu's doubts grew stronger.

Why did Chunyang Cave Heaven only send Zhengyang True Venerable, a peak early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, to deal with a half-step Void Refinement cultivator?

What's the difference between this and sending people to their deaths?

"Don't worry, you don't need to deal with that half-step Void Refinement cultivator."

Zixiao Zhenzun chuckled: "The reason why the higher-ups of Chunyang Cave Heaven sent Zhengyang Zhenzun is simply to let him inherit the Dao lineage of Huoyun Palace, to see if the Immortal Alliance can have another half-step Void Refinement cultivator in the future."

"Both the sect and Taiyin Cave Heaven have agreed?" Chen Beiwu raised an eyebrow.

"Well, there are two qualifications to refine the Great Forest Realm's origin this time. One belongs to you, and the other belongs to Taiyin True Venerable Gu Qinghan. As for the Fire Cloud Palace's qualification to refine it, it belongs to Zhengyang True Venerable Li Dongbin."

"Gu Qinghan, the True Venerable of Taiyin?"

Chen Beiwu's heart skipped a beat, and he looked up at the sect leader.

True Venerable Zixiao said frankly, "The Great Forest Realm and the Fire Cloud Palace are two sides of the same coin. If True Venerable Zhengyang refines the Fire Cloud Palace too quickly, it is very likely that the Great Forest Realm will collapse prematurely, leaving those who refine the origin with little to show for it."

"Does the Taiyin True Venerable have no objections?" Chen Beiwu asked in surprise.

"No, the Taiyin True Venerable believes that the Zhengyang True Venerable will not affect his cultivation. In addition, the Chunyang Cave Heaven is willing to provide compensation by giving you two Tianyang Pills, one for you and one for the Taiyin True Venerable."

Zixiao Zhenzun stared at Chen Beiwu: "Tianyang Pill is a fire-attribute pill with a grade of fifth-rank superior. One pill is enough to transform the aptitude of a Nascent Soul True Venerable, increase his comprehension, and save him three thousand years of arduous cultivation."

It can also allow the bloodline of fire-attribute beasts to undergo transformation, unleashing more primordial blood essence. This compensation is truly generous.

"But if you disagree, I can represent the Jade Purity Immortal Sect to reject the Pure Yang Cave Heaven's proposal. However, the Pure Yang Cave Heaven will definitely not give up easily, and the matter of refining the Great Forest Realm may need to be put on hold, which may lead to some changes."

"This disciple has no reason to refuse," Chen Beiwu shook his head.

Since the sect leader has put it this way, it means that in the eyes of the sect's higher-ups, this is the win-win way to maximize benefits. The chief disciple of Yuqing can not only keep his spot but also receive the Heavenly Yang Pill as compensation.

"I'm glad you understand."

With a flick of his sleeve, the Purple Cloud True Venerable sent a streak of crimson light landing in front of Chen Beiwu.

Chen Beiwu bowed slightly, accepted the jade box with both hands, and opened it to find a perfectly round pill that emitted a pure aura that was enough to make Tie Dan tremble.

With this Heavenly Yang Pill, Tie Dan will surely be able to condense an even more powerful bloodline true form when he proves himself as a Demon Lord in the future.

As the thought crossed his mind, Chen Beiwu carefully put away the Heavenly Yang Pill and then took his leave.

"Go."

Zixiao Zhenzun waved his hand and saw Chen Beiwu off.

Outside the Jade Purity Hall.

Jade Moon Protector stopped Chen Beiwu, wanting to see the Reincarnation Wheel, a powerful artifact of destiny.

Without saying a word, Chen Beiwu took out the Reincarnation Wheel from his storage ring.

"Could it be that I really misjudged him?" Yu Yue pursed her lips, her feelings somewhat complicated.

Judging from the reaction of the Reincarnation Wheel, Chen Beiwu is indeed mediocre in his talent on the Great Dao of Life and Death.

But after a moment's hesitation, she stuffed the Reincarnation Wheel into Chen Beiwu's arms.

Even if his talent is lacking, it doesn't matter. With the foundation of the Primordial Fundamental Immortal Technique and her assistance, Chen Beiwu may well be able to comprehend the Great Dao of Life and Death Reincarnation in the future.

Back at Huncheng Peak, Chen Beiwu took out the Tianyang Pill from his storage ring and fell into deep thought.

From a profit perspective, he didn't lose money; on the contrary, he made a huge profit.

But the more this was the case, the more he felt that the higher-ups of Chunyang Cave Heaven had other plans.

Chen Beiwu believed that the sect's higher-ups were also aware of this, but since the compensation offered by Chunyang Cave Heaven was generous enough, they did not say anything more.

Who cares?

Chen Beiwu suppressed the thought in his mind.

Regardless of Chunyang Cave Heaven's goals, all he needs to do is help Schiller circulate the "Supreme Primordial Stealing Heaven and Ascending to Immortality Scripture" and successfully refine the Great Forest Realm's origin.

As for whether the refining process will be affected by the True Venerable of the Righteous Yang, that can only be determined by individual methods.

Time flies, and soon it was time to head to the Great Forest.

The Immortal Alliance, the Hub of Stars.

Chen Beiwu closed his eyes to rest, quietly waiting for the people from the Sky Patrol Department to arrive.

"Buzz!"

As the light descended, a refined-looking middle-aged cultivator quietly appeared.

Such good fortune is truly rare!

Chen Beiwu's eyes flashed as he saw auspicious clouds formed by wisps of purple mist gathering on the newcomer.

"Are you Chen Beiwu, the True Martial Lord?"

Li Dongbin narrowed his eyes slightly as the light fell on Chen Beiwu.

Although this was his first time meeting Chen Beiwu, he was not unfamiliar with the name Zhenwu Zhenjun, and even quite familiar with it.

Whether it was winning first place in the Cave Heaven Grand Competition or refusing to be accepted as a disciple by that being with divine consciousness, both added a touch of legend to the name of True Martial True Monarch Chen Beiwu, making him revered by the geniuses of the Immortal Alliance.

"Yes, greetings to True Venerable Zhengyang." Chen Beiwu clasped his hands in a salute.

Li Dongbin nodded and walked to a nearby seat.

They were not the same generation of prodigies, but there was one thing Li Dongbin had to admit: even a Nascent Soul True Venerable could not stop Chen Beiwu.

But before that, Li Dongbin had little interest in chatting with Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

Soon, a quarter of an hour had passed.

A stunningly beautiful woman with flowing black hair and flawless skin strode in; it was none other than Gu Qinghan, the Holy Maiden of Taiyin, whom they hadn't seen for many years.

She was dressed in a flowing white fairy dress, her beauty unparalleled. The faint aura surrounding her made Jin Dan and Xue Le both feel a chill and dare not be careless.

What an exaggerated sense of oppression!

They could sense an indescribable danger emanating from Gu Qinghan.

If they were to actually fight, Golden Egg and Schiller wouldn't have much confidence in winning.

Huh!

Gu Qinghan let out a soft exclamation and looked at Chen Beiwu.

As the golden egg and Schiller peered in, Gu Qinghan also keenly sensed their presence.

It's a pity he's only a fifth-level demon lord who has attained the Dao with a fellow beast; otherwise, we could have had a friendly spar to determine who's superior.

Gu Qinghan's thoughts shifted, and he suppressed his fighting spirit.

If she were to act now, she would most likely destroy a once-in-a-millennium immortal seed prematurely, and gain an extra, boring vassal under her skirt.

Let's wait a bit longer; now is not the time.

Only when Chen Beiwu attains the Dao and becomes a True God will it be time for her to appreciate the talent of the so-called Eternal Immortal Seed.

"Buzz!"

Just then, the Celestial Patrol Department's Nascent Soul appeared, forming hand seals to activate the two-world gate of the Immortal Alliance.

Rumble!

As the ancient gate's array patterns undulated, a passage to an unfamiliar world opened.

"Through this gate, you can enter the Great Forest Realm."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Nascent Soul cultivator from the Sky Patrol Department looked at Gu Qinghan and then took the initiative to make way for him.

Gu Qinghan's figure flashed and he instantly fell into the spatial passage.

Li Dongbin glanced at Chen Beiwu and followed closely behind Gu Qinghan.

In an instant, only Chen Beiwu and the Nascent Soul cultivator from the Sky Patrol Department remained inside the Star Hub.

"The gate between the two worlds will close in a quarter of an hour," urged the Nascent Soul cultivator from the Sky Patrol Department.

"Thank you for the reminder, senior."

Suppressing his surprise, Chen Beiwu thanked him.

What a powerful ancient demonic sect! They even managed to infiltrate the Nascent Soul True Venerable of the Sky Patrol Department.

If it weren't for the fact that Nine Breaths Chaos could perceive the strange fortune of the Ancient God Cultists, Chen Beiwu really wouldn't have been able to see anything unusual about the other party.

Is the Ancient Demonic Sect plotting against the Fire Cloud Palace, or is it aiming for the Taiyin True Venerable and the Zhengyang True Venerable?

Chen Beiwu's thoughts raced as he stepped into the Gate Between the Two Realms.

With the attention of the Taiyin Cave Heaven, Chunyang Cave Heaven, and the Yuqing Immortal Sect, he didn't believe that the Ancient Demonic Sect could cause any trouble in the Great Forest Realm.

However, to be on the safe side, Chen Beiwu decided that once he entered the Great Forest Realm, he would never easily leave the territory under the control of the Immortal Alliance, in order to avoid any unexpected events.