Chapter 1371 - 245: It Seems I Was Overthinking

Chapter 1371: Chapter 245: It Seems I Was Overthinking

"The Qinglian Emperor himself was a supreme powerhouse, and his corpse, having developed spirit intellect into a Corpse Demon, is not something ordinary beings can compare with.

If the Corpse Demon is allowed to grow, it will surely stir the winds and clouds of the heavens.

This matter, to me, is actually a good thing!"

Upon learning about the Corpse Demon, Shen Changqing did not become overly tense.

After all.

He still possessed the means to counterbalance the Corpse Demon, as long as the other didn’t erase the imprint left by the Qinglian Emperor, there wouldn’t be any major issue.

Judging by Qingyi’s attitude, he held Qinglian Emperor in extreme admiration.

Such a level of strength.

Even if the Corpse Demon were to resurrect and truly grow, it may not necessarily reach the level of power that Qinglian Emperor had.

As long as it doesn’t reach that realm, the problem isn’t significant,

On the contrary.

Now that the Corpse Demon is exterminating clans and slaughtering myriad clans beings everywhere, those strong ones have their attention focused on the Corpse Demon, and it has nothing to do with me.

"The matter of the Heavenly Mechanism Taoist, however, is a problem."

Shen Changqing thought of another’s transmitted message.

The beings on the Demon Evil Continent have been annihilated, making it difficult for the Heavenly Mechanism Taoist to walk the Faith Divine Path.

Unless.

The other can amass a large number of demon evils to offer faith to him.

Otherwise, he must reclaim a certain race, making that race wholeheartedly devote themselves to him.

The former possibility is unlikely, and the latter is also not something a Saint Cultivator can achieve.

Throughout the heavens.

No surviving race is weak.

Even the weakest races usually have a Saint Cultivator at the helm.

Like the Human Clan of the past, with one Saint Cultivator being able to claim invincibility, it’s considered a unique existence.

Taishan has transmitted the Black Demon Divine Clan’s Dharma method, but in Shen Changqing’s eyes, the likelihood of success is not large.

The Black Demon Divine Clan’s Dharma method.

He had also researched it before.

The method has a significant limitation on physique requirements, and it’s very difficult for non-Black Demon Divine Clan beings to successfully study it.

"The Faith Divine Path is not feasible, the Immortal Dao cannot be shared, and the Black Demon Divine Clan’s Dharma method is also not viable. Now, perhaps the only way is the Longevity Path created by Dongfang Zhao!"

Shen Changqing thought of Dongfang Zhao.

He had debated with him for a long time and had a great understanding of the Longevity Path.

That Dharma method.

It’s somewhat similar to the Black Demon Divine Clan, yet fundamentally different.

The Longevity Path.

Has no restriction on physique requirements, unlike the Black Demon Divine Clan’s Dharma method, which requires a specific physique to cultivate.

If the Longevity Path had any defects, its biggest flaw would be its incompleteness.

Dongfang Zhao, who created the Longevity Path, is still at the initial stage of the God Realm, yet to reach the middle stage even.

However.

Compared to the Heavenly Mechanism Taoist, who is now stuck at the Saint Entry stage, Shen Changqing feels this flaw is not even worth mentioning.

With the answer in hand.

He did not rashly impart the Longevity Path to the other, but first went to the Western State Domain.

...

On the vast land, numerous cities had reemerged from the ground.

The formerly desolate Western State Domain was now rejuvenated with vitality.

After the Imperial Court made its decision, Gu Xing immediately sent part of the population to the Western State Domain to construct cities.

For ordinary people.

Building a city takes a long time.

But for Grandmasters and Great Grandmasters, city-building is not difficult.

Smashing stones and splitting gold.

Moving mountains and shifting peaks.

Though it may sound exaggerated, a cultivator of this level possessed an immeasurable huge strength.

In less than two months.

With many strong ones making every effort, the Western State Domain had already begun to take shape.

As for everything that was once of the Great Zhou, it had already turned to dust.

The spot that once held the Great Zhou Capital was now occupied by a magnificent city.

When Shen Changqing arrived there, Dongfang Zhao was the first to notice.

"Defender Shen is here."

"I have come here seeking the Bai Emperor’s help with a matter."

"What matter?"

Dongfang Zhao was somewhat surprised.

With the identity and strength of this individual, there were still areas where he required help.

Shen Changqing said, "I wish to obtain the current complete Longevity Path and then impart it to others. I wonder if the Bai Emperor would be willing?"

"It’s a trivial matter."

Brother Dongfang agreed readily.

The cultivation method of the Longevity Path was not an important thing to him.

Creating a path.

Is not about hoarding it jealously.

On the contrary.

If others can cultivate it and thereby promote it, it’s actually a good thing.

Especially when it was Shen Changqing who asked.

So he didn’t even ask who it would be taught to, and directly handed over a jade stone containing the Longevity Path Dharma method.

"This is the complete Longevity Path, which can probably be cultivated to the peak of the initial stage of the God Realm. I wonder if it would be of help?"

"It’s enough!"

Shen Changqing held the jade stone, clasping his fists in thanks, "Consider me indebted to the Bai Emperor."

After speaking.

He left immediately.

Seeing him come and go in a hurry, Dongfang Zhao shook his head and said nothing.

...

Leaving the city, Shen Changqing used the Myriad Lands Jade Talisman to convey the Longevity Path Dharma method he acquired, to the Heavenly Mechanism Taoist, in full detail.

Having done all these.

He did not leave the Western State Domain immediately but walked on foot, comprehending the Laws of Heaven and Earth.

The Laws are omnipresent.

Comprehending the Laws in any place is the same.

It’s not easy to come to the Western State Domain. Returning to the original place to start anew would be a waste of time.

——

While Shen Changqing was comprehending the Laws, the Central Profound Realm was not truly peaceful either.

Within the Heavenly Dao Sect.

The two Supreme Elders who had been in seclusion for a long time and rarely appeared in public collectively appeared before everyone.

In the grand hall.

Shenxu, as Sect Master, was presiding over matters, while Gong Xuantian and Gong Tongtian were there to listen.

"Has the information already reached all the factions?"

He looked at the attending elders and asked indifferently.

As the words fell.

An elder clasped his fists: "To report to the Sect Master, I have already sent disciples to convey messages to all factions. I believe they have all received the news."

"Good!"

Shenxu nodded.

"This time, the Hidden Dragon Tournament is hosted by our Heavenly Dao Sect. You must handle everything properly and not bring shame to the Heavenly Dao Sect.

Moreover, suppress any troublemakers with full force to avoid disrupting the Hidden Dragon Tournament."

"Rest assured, Sect Master, we will do a good job and see to it well!"

"Go!"

Shenxu waved his hand to dismiss all the elders.

At this time.

Gong Xuantian slowly said: "The Hidden Dragon Tournament occurs once every five hundred years. Last time our Heavenly Dao Sect lost, resulting in much fewer resources. This time, with Saint Heir Ji Ying falling into the hands of an external Human Clan, our Heavenly Dao Sect has no one to compete with.

If we fail again, the resources the sect can obtain will be even less."

"The Supreme Elder can rest assured. I have already made dual preparations. Although Ji Ying is in the hands of the external Human Clan, other talents still exist within the sect.

Over the years, I have let him cultivate in silence, without revealing him in public, aiming for him to shine brightly at the Hidden Dragon Tournament."

Shenxu confidently smiled, clearly already having made preparations.

Ji Ying.

Was merely presented by the Heavenly Dao Sect to deceive various factions.

How could the true Holy Son of the Heavenly Dao Sect be so weak as to be only at the Middle Stage of the God Realm?

In fact.

The Heavenly Dao Sect had nurtured another genius, and he did not publicize this to the outside world; few in the world truly knew of his existence.

Gong Xuantian nodded satisfactorily: "It’s good that you are confident."

The Hidden Dragon Tournament, held once every five hundred years, aims to delineate the power structure among the factions.

Winning the championship allows one to occupy the most resources.

Being at the bottom means getting the least resources.

Five hundred years.

When there is a difference in resources, factions that originally had the same strength can create a significant gap.

Such an approach primarily avoids major conflicts among factions over resources.

If a Divine King were truly to engage in a fight, the consequences would be unimaginable if they couldn’t stop.

These matters are bloody lessons.

After many factions were destroyed or severely damaged, the remaining factions formulated the Hidden Dragon Tournament.

Additionally——

In Gong Xuantian’s view, besides the Heavenly Dao Sect aiming for a good result, there is another very important matter, which is to discuss with various factions a joint effort against the external Human Clan.

Relying solely on the power of the Heavenly Dao Sect, it is difficult to contend with the external Human Clan.

Not to mention anything else.

Just having Shen Changqing alone renders the Heavenly Dao Sect helpless.

With the power he has demonstrated, even with himself and Gong Tongtian combined, it would not suffice to deal with him.

This point.

Despite Gong Xuantian’s reluctance to admit it, the fact is as it stands.

That individual is too strong, not something a powerhouse at the Divine King Level can contend with.

Looking across the Central Profound Realm.

The only possible match would be the Slaughter Immortal God.

Moreover.

Whether the Slaughter Immortal God can compete is still an unknown.

Originally, with mastery of the Heavenly Dao Seal, anything but a Divine Lord in person could be suppressed.

Unfortunately, Shen Changqing also possesses an Immortal Holy Soldier.

Such a Holy Weapon.

Completely surpasses the limits of Dao Arms.

Even the Heavenly Dao Seal claims it cannot handle Qingyi.

Otherwise.

Gong Xuantian would not be thinking of uniting various factions to subjugate the external forces.

"Presumably, they have also received some external information now?"

"Almost." 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Shenxu nodded: "Our sect’s Divine King has fallen, and the battle between the Supreme Elder and Shen Changqing in the forbidden area could not be concealed, exposure was inevitable.

However, now that our sect has hit a wall, they dare not act rashly, probably waiting for a suitable opportunity."

Opportunity!

It refers to the Hidden Dragon Tournament.

Gong Xuantian said: "Hmm, the Sect Master should focus on the matters of the Hidden Dragon Tournament. As for the external Human Clan affairs, leave them to me."

"Good!"

Shenxu nodded in agreement.

The waters outside are too deep; having Gong Xuantian handle it is much better than taking responsibility himself.

After all, he is just a small Universe Divine King, and facing such powerhouses, he fears he would be overwhelmed in an instant.

Having a Rule Divine King at the forefront is something he welcomes.

However.

Shenxu also has his own concerns.

Is a joint force of various sects truly able to handle the foreign Human Clan? If they fail, it would be a big problem.

As the thought arose, he dismissed it.

"It’s impossible. No matter how strong he is, he’s just one person. How can he match the vast Central Profound Realm? I must be overthinking."