Chapter 256

"Back then, everyone in the Lei Xiao Sect called themselves gods, developing from arrogance to brutality, and just like now, they caused chaos in the world."

"After years of war, when the whole world was exhausted and all sides had worn each other down, and the situation gradually became clear, the people from the Dueguan came to me."

"They wouldn't enter the field directly, but promised to give me ten Longevity Pills every year, as well as scarce resources for cultivating transcendent beings and essence herbs for life extension."

"Once the news got out, talents from all over the world competed to join, and those old guys whose lifespans were about to end also flocked to attach themselves."

"Before this, I was already the largest rebel army in this world. Getting their resource support was equivalent to having an extra force, so naturally, I grew rapidly and swept across the world. It shortened the time of the chaos and reduced many casualties."

"After the Lingxiao Palace was established, as a return, the resources of the Life Realm would be provided to them first. They, in turn, would send ten Longevity Pills to the Lingxiao Palace every sixty years to consolidate the ruling status of the Lingxiao Palace."

"Just like when I killed the Flying Dragon, the dragon bones, dragon seeds, and dragon palace were taken by them."

Li Li Youyi could hear the dissatisfaction in Chan Hai Guan Wu's tone: "Investing a large amount of resources, and after success, asking for a return—I think it's understandable. Investment comes with risks. If you had been defeated, their resources would have been a total loss. It's fair!"

Master Master Lingwei said: "Emperor Mist wants to tell you that the Dueguan is not a compassionate savior, but only holds the banner of saving the world while actually being profit-seeking."

"If they were truly saviors, they would have stood up at the beginning of the world's chaos, instead of waiting until the world was already broken and battered before coming out to find the so-called Hidden Dragon."

Li Li Youyi was very clear-headed and laughed: "Cooperation based on interests may indeed collapse at any time. But if the Dueguan only talked about ideals, the Dao of Heaven, and unconditional support, I think that would be even less reliable."

"You are right! Interest exchange often makes relationships more stable."

Chan Hai Guan Wu said: "But the biggest problem with the Dueguan is that they won't just bet on one side. While supporting me back then, they also split off another faction to support the Lei Xiao Sect, feeling that the Lei Xiao Sect had the possibility of quelling the chaos."

"It was precisely because of this that although I defeated the Lei Xiao Sect back then, I couldn't completely destroy them and had to compromise with the people from the other faction of the Dueguan."

"The existence of the Lei Xiao Sect, to a certain extent, checks and balances the Lingxiao Palace."

Li Li Youyi said: "This move is a bit sinister! But in the game of major forces, this is a common trick, not surprising. I am very curious, with your cultivation that could even kill a Flying Dragon later, could you still not get rid of the Dueguan?"

Chan Hai Guan Wu snorted lightly, lifting her snow-white chin: "The Lingxiao Life Realm at its peak had three hundred states, with experts like clouds. At that time, how would the Dueguan dare to point fingers at me? The Lei Xiao Sect's annual tribute was far more than other million-strong sects, just for fear that I would settle accounts. But thousands of years have passed, and several generations have long since changed, so naturally, there was no mass slaughter."

"Telling you the essence of the Dueguan is to tell you: for the Lingxiao Life Realm, you cannot rely too much on them; dealing with Born Qilin Zang can only depend on the Lingxiao people themselves."

"For you, this may be a catastrophe, and you must handle it carefully."

"A catastrophe?" Li Li Youyi's expression was grave.

Chan Hai Guan Wu said: "Your trace veins are all gold, and the secret of opening the Tenth Spring must never be known to the Dueguan. The existence of the Dao Ancestor Wu Taiji Fish must not be exposed even more."

Master Coffin immediately agreed: "Exactly right! Even if the foundation and physique reach the level of Green Luan Sheng Lin You, Ge Ge Xiantong, or Zuo Qiu Brother Zuoqiu Hongting, it is still not enough to make some old guys whose lifespans are about to end take risks. But trace veins all gold, Ten Spring Divine Palace—if it is confirmed... it's hard to say."

Master Coffin said: "I have had contact with this person Zhuang Zhuang Shiyan; his character is still acceptable."

Master Coffin said: "The Dueguan isn't run by Zhuang Zhuang Shiyan; the water inside is very deep!"

Li Li Youyi somewhat understood what Chan Hai Guan Wu and Master Coffin were worried about, and broke out in a cold sweat: "Should I take advantage of the chaos and escape first?"

Chan Hai Guan Wu said: "Currently, there is no place safer than Peach Plum Mountain. You don't need to worry too much; you have the Brother Zuoqiu Sect and the Nine Li Clan standing behind you. If you don't go to the Dueguan, could Zhuang Zhuang Shiyan kidnap you? As an immortal master, he couldn't possibly be shameless."

"That's right, staying at Peach Plum Mountain is actually the safest right now, because no one can play dirty tricks." Master Coffin said.

Li Li Youyi said: "Will they invite me to the Dueguan to cultivate?"

Master Coffin said: "With the talent you've displayed, it would be strange if they didn't invite you. You can't go; if you go, you'll be calling heaven and earth with no response."

"Now that you have the identity of a disciple of the Nine Li Leader, the Nine Li Clan will do their best to protect you. The Brother Zuoqiu Sect needs the support of the Nine Li Clan, so they will also protect you." Master Master Lingwei said.

Li Li Youyi was terrified by what they said: "Fine... take this opportunity to go into seclusion for a period of time, temper the magic energy, and strive to master it as soon as possible. Master Coffin, how long do you think I need to temper it?"

"Three months for the Fourth Sea, at least half a year for the Fifth Sea. By then, you can cultivate the Sixth Sea Wind Mansion and Fifth-Grade Qi!"

"Nine months."

Li Li Youyi was extremely distressed; the time spent tempering Qi was too long, and Green Luan Sheng Lin You had already broken through to the Dao Seed Realm.

If his Dao Seed was truly a "Dragon Seed," then his cultivation speed in the Dao Seed Realm would inevitably be a thousand miles a day.

Li Li Youyi didn't want to still be tempering Qi in the Seventh Sea while others had already broken through to Longevity.

"Is there any way to improve the efficiency of tempering Qi?" Li Li Youyi asked.

Master Coffin was dissatisfied: "Look, you're rushing again. We agreed to settle down properly after the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival."

"There is, by borrowing the power of the Fusang Divine Tree."

Chan Hai Guan Wu looked toward the blood mist in the distance.

The blood mist dispersed, and the Tang Valley Sea and the Fusang Divine Tree appeared on the other side of the space barrier, the sea floating with Xihe flowers.

She said: "But you have to truly cross that space barrier, head to the Tang Valley Sea, and go to a place closer to the Fusang Divine Tree. The Qi tempering speed should be able to double."

Currently, Li Li Youyi was only in the first realm of a Great Thought Master, the "Earth Fire Realm," and could only open a hole the size of a bowl in the space barrier, unable to pass a person through.

To open a larger passage, cross space, and reach the Tang Valley Sea, he must fully cultivate his thought power in the coming period, striving to reach the "Heaven Fire Realm" or even the "Disaster Fire Realm" as soon as possible.

Master Coffin said: "This is indeed a path! But... Emperor Mist, what are you rushing for?"

Chan Hai Guan Wu's eyes were extremely heavy: "I have reached the level of a Son of Heaven and know very well how close Born Qilin Zang is to breaking through. The situation is very critical; once he crosses that hurdle, is Peach Plum Mountain still safe?"

After a long silence.

She said: "In the entire Lingxiao Life Realm, perhaps only one person can deal with Born Qilin Zang."

Li Li Youyi's eyes moved: "Yu Yu Yaozi?"

Chan Hai Guan Wu said: "Among the three disciples, she ranks first in talent, temperament, and wisdom; I am most at ease with her. I am truly curious what she encountered and what hurdle she couldn't overcome? I want to go to Lingxiao City and see her in person."

Li Li Youyi was shocked; now everyone in the world regarded Yu Yu Yaozi as a flood dragon and wild beast, thinking she was even more terrifying than the demon race.

He hurriedly advised: "It's been a thousand years; that disciple of yours must have changed drastically, and her mind must have gone wrong. Going there rashly like this is too dangerous!"

Chan Hai Guan Wu said: "I will deliberate on this matter... You need to cultivate faster, reach the Dao Seed Realm as soon as possible; by then, the Disguise Technique should be perfected, enough to deceive the world. At that time, you can go anywhere."

Li Li Youyi said: "I have one more question: since Born Qilin Zang is so strong, why doesn't the Dueguan support it directly?"

"Investing in Born Qilin Zang might be easier to succeed, but it could also be a total loss. The risk is no less than investing in the Brother Zuoqiu Sect." The one who answered was Master Coffin.

Li Li Youyi said: "Related to the Flying Phoenix and the Ancestor of Ember Spirits?"

"There is no need to think about higher-level games."

Chan Hai Guan Wu knew the Dueguan very well and said: "You can guess that the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival is essentially the two factions within the Dueguan wavering. Some are optimistic about Born Qilin Zang, and some are optimistic about the one from the Brother Zuoqiu Sect's Vertical and Horizontal School; both are top experts who have the possibility of unifying the world."

"Since neither faction could convince the other, they held this Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival, wanting to see the quality of the next generation of the two major forces."

After having a general understanding of the Dueguan, Li Li Youyi exited the Blood Mud Space and began to heal his injuries, temper his magic energy, and cultivate his thought power.

At the same time, he prepared to use the Divine Stove Wood in the coming period to perfect his physical body.

Seven days later.

The injuries were fully healed.

Li Li Youyi was quite concerned about the situation outside, especially the Hidden Monarch and the others; he didn't know if they had snatched the Longevity Pills, Dragon Seeds, or Dragon Bones. Therefore, he temporarily came out of seclusion.

"Brother Brother Zuoqiu?"

Li Li Youyi saw "Green Luan Sheng Lin You" in a densely built area on the Third Heaven, but the aura was Zuo Qiu Ting's.

Zuo Qiu Ting shook his folding fan, his injuries much better, his silver hair drifting, handsome beyond words, and laughed: "Li Li Youyi, you kid can really hold your breath. The whole city is in turmoil, yet you are in closed-door seclusion alone. How is it, how are your injuries?"

Seeing that he could still laugh, Li Li Youyi knew the battle situation should be fine.

"I'm out of danger."

Li Li Youyi walked over quickly, originally wanting to punch him in the chest to express the precious friendship between brothers, but finally spared him, only reaching out to hook his arm around his shoulder: "Where did you run off to during the final battle of the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival? You actually deserted? Do you know how difficult it was for me and your sister to fight?"

Zuo Qiu Ting was fidgety, using his folding fan to gently block his arm, trying his best to appear natural, and sighed: "Alas, I was too heavily injured and was eliminated early! My sister thinks highly of you, saying you are worth befriending."

"Worth befriending, then why are you pushing my arm? We are brothers who have even slept in the same bed."

Li Li Youyi hugged him tighter and whispered in his ear: "Honestly, your sister is truly beautiful, like a fairy descending to earth, not losing to that Feather Fairy. If your Brother Zuoqiu Sect lets her marry me, I might agree! How about you play matchmaker?"

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(End of chapter)