Chapter 1396 - 270: Opening the Mountain Gate

Chapter 1396: Chapter 270: Opening the Mountain Gate

One year later.

Divine light soared to the heavens.

A majestic voice spread, as if echoing throughout the Western State Domain.

"The Transference Divine Palace is open. Anyone with the opportunity may join the sect for everlasting life!"

Everyone who heard this voice had a momentary shock on their face.

Soon after.

Some people headed towards the Transference Divine Palace.

Not for anything else, but simply because the power contained in that voice and the divine light soaring into the sky indicated that the Transference Divine Palace was indeed extraordinary.

Such an opportunity cannot be easily missed.

Within Western State City.

Dongfang Zhao, dealing with his closed-door retreat, immediately withdrew from his cultivation state upon hearing the voice.

"Everlasting life, haha!"

Even Shen Changqing probably wouldn’t dare claim he could achieve everlasting life.

But to ordinary people, a lifespan of ten thousand years would indeed be considered everlasting.

Since allocating that land to the Transference Divine Palace, he thought the palace would immediately take action, but unexpectedly waited a year before officially opening the sect and widely recruiting disciples.

Regarding this matter.

Dongfang Zhao didn’t pay much attention.

Although the Imperial Court now established Martial Institutes across the world, ultimately there were differences.

Martial Institutes teach without discrimination, focusing on steady development.

Sect forces, however, select talented individuals for targeted cultivation.

Between the two.

The former can cultivate middle and lower-level cultivators on a large scale, but nurturing top-level powerhouses is very difficult, while the latter can easily produce top-tier experts.

Therefore.

The Imperial Court does not reject the existence of sects worldwide.

For a sect like the Transference Divine Palace, the Imperial Court even provides support.

Dongfang Zhao left the secret chamber, climbed atop the city wall, and looked down with a condescending gaze, observing the lively sounds within Western State City, where merchants and citizens were complete.

Looking outside the city, the roads were basically completely repaired.

"The Bai Emperor is here!"

Ji Tianlu approached from behind, greeting respectfully.

Dongfang Zhao asked, "How are the affairs in the Western State Domain progressing now?"

"Reporting to the Bai Emperor, all the citizens have basically completed their migration, with towns and villages established in a hundred thousand miles radius centered around Western State City, and roads all repaired.

Only the vastness of the Western State Domain makes it impossible to perfect it to the extent of the former Great Zhou for the time being."

Ji Tianlu reported.

He was previously the dominator of a Demon-Subduing Division, now following Dongfang Zhao to the Western State Domain, still wielding considerable authority.

The overall affairs of the Western State Domain were all followed up by him.

Dongfang Zhao nodded, "It took several centuries for the former Great Zhou to reach such a scale; we’ve only had less than two years now, achieving the scale of Great Zhou is difficult, one must not rush it, or it will only backfire."

In less than two years, having such a scene in the Western State Domain is already very good.

With the current trend, in another ten or eight years, the Western State Domain will be as glorious as the former Great Zhou.

If time goes by, it will definitely become even more glorious than Great Zhou.

"Understood!"

Ji Tianlu nodded.

Soon after.

Dongfang Zhao said, "The main focus now is maintaining stability, any illegal acts must be severely punished, no leniency whatsoever."

"Yes!"

Ji Tianlu respectfully accepted the orders.

He sensed a strong killing intent in Dongfang Zhao’s words.

Clearly, this was not merely verbal.

Immediately, he hesitated slightly.

Seeing this, Dongfang Zhao calmly said, "Anything else?"

"Many sects have sent people for contact, hoping to secure a foothold in the Western State Domain, but I have temporarily blocked them; I don’t know what the Bai Emperor thinks should be done?"

Ji Tianlu stated.

"The Western State Domain is rich in spiritual energy, with ancestral veins situated within. Its spiritual energy far exceeds other domains, making it normal for sects worldwide to focus here.

Currently, the Western State Domain is vast and empty, but they can’t come as they please; these sect forces hold considerable resources, and squeezing them a bit can ease financial issues significantly."

Dongfang Zhao said with implied intent.

The construction of the Western State Domain, albeit with funds allocated by the Imperial Court, cannot actually achieve balance between resources provided and the current expenditures.

Without supplemental resources, the Western State Domain would have to slow down its pace.

Originally.

He was wondering how to solve this issue.

Now, Ji Tianlu’s words gave him another idea.

Why bother?

Just directly fleece these sects, and the problems will be resolved.

Examining sects worldwide, not many are actually poor, especially some major sects whose resources are astonishing.

Without a reason, even if tempted by their resources, one cannot act.

But now it’s different.

Since these sects are eagerly coming, it’s the perfect opportunity to fulfill their requests.

"Yes!"

Ji Tianlu accepted the orders.

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"Transference Divine Palace?"

Within a tranquil mountain gate, Ji Ying awoke from his cultivation state. Seeing the divine light soaring into the sky and hearing the authoritative voice echoing, a cold smile appeared at the corner of his lips.

He held no favorable feelings toward the Transference Divine Palace.

Originally, in the Central Profound Realm, he was the sole person siding with Shen Changqing, and had a great chance to be greatly utilized in the future.

The result.

Out of nowhere, the Transference Divine Palace appeared, threatening his own position.

For this reason, Ji Ying was naturally displeased.

But no matter how displeased he was, there was nothing he could do. The two members of the Transference Divine Palace were extremely powerful. Ji Quan, being a formidable Divine King, was completely beyond his capacity to contend with.

The other, Wen Tianchou, possessing martial prowess equivalent to the level of Five Heavenly Pride, was also beyond his ability to rival.

Therefore.

Surpassing the Transference Divine Palace in terms of power was not temporarily feasible.

Nonetheless, Ji Ying could see that Shen Changqing’s acceptance of the Transference Divine Palace largely stemmed from the hope that its inclusion would bolster the Human Clan’s strength.

If he too could establish a major sect, even if unable to surpass the Transference Divine Palace, he wouldn’t need to worry about being overshadowed by it.

He looked at the divine light gradually fading away in the firmament, his gaze resolute: "It seems the time has come!"

Making a decision.

Ji Ying did not hide anything, his entire power erupted as well, with an awe-inspiring aura shooting straight into the clouds.

Then he proclaimed loudly: "Today, the Taoist Sect opens its mountain gate. Any destined ones are welcome to join the Taoist Sect, cultivate the supreme technique, and become invincible in the world!"

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"Invincible in the world, such arrogance!"

From the direction of the Transference Divine Palace, Wen Tianchou raised an eyebrow, coldness appearing in his eyes.

The Taoist Sect chose the exact time to open its mountain gate, clearly aiming at them.

However, he held no apprehension; a mere Ji Ying was not someone he considered a threat.

Subsequently.

Wen Tianchou calmed his heart, focusing his attention on himself.

The mountain gate was opened, but he had already set assessment restrictions on the gate. To truly enter the Transference Divine Palace, one must first pass the examination.

No matter how ingenious, achieving this was not something that could be accomplished in a short period, so he wasn’t too worried.

"Heaven Being!"

Feeling the immense power within himself, Wen Tianchou already sensed the difficulty of the Immortal Dao.

Even with his original Divine Realm Perfection, re-cultivating the Immortal Dao took him over a year to barely reach the Heaven Being Realm.

Meanwhile.

After breaking through to Heaven Being, he could clearly feel a slight conflict between the cultivated strength and his innate Divine Power.

Wen Tianchou had a premonition.

When he further advances in the Immortal Dao to the legendary Immortal Golden Body, or even further to the Cave Heaven Realm, he would have to truly abandon the Divine Path, unable to cultivate both simultaneously.

Until then, he could still suppress it temporarily.

Yet, this brings an obvious downside.

The conflict between the Immortal Dao and the Divine Path requires a portion of power to constantly maintain balance.

Therefore.

Compared to the past, his strength had invisibly been weakened by ten percent.

If ever the Immortal Dao further strengthens, his power will only weaken further.

Fortunately.

Currently, the Imperial Court is peaceful, with no conflicts arising.

Otherwise, Wen Tianchou would not dare casually cultivate the Immortal Dao.

For a clash to occur, if his strength was reduced due to conflict, there could be a risk of death.

"I wonder how Master is progressing on the Immortal Dao?"

He thought of Ji Quan, who had been in seclusion ever since the establishment of the Transference Divine Palace, feeling a hint of concern.

Wen Tianchou could discern that the purpose of Ji Quan’s seclusion was to convert to the Immortal Dao.

However, the issue is that the Immortal Dao is not easier to convert for someone of stronger power, it involves a matter of lifespan.

To put it simply.

The Universe Divine King’s lifespan is two hundred thousand years. If a Divine King abolishes his own realm, his lifespan would immediately run dry and die.

Like Ji Quan, who has been a Divine King for over a hundred thousand years, it is extremely perilous.

With one misstep.

There is a chance of dying due to exhausted lifespan.

Therefore.

When converting to the Immortal Dao, he must maintain a balance, ensuring steady progress in the Immortal Dao while preserving the Divine Path to upkeep basic lifespan matters.

But whether he can truly succeed remains a question; Wen Tianchou isn’t overly confident in this aspect.

Then, he refocused his attention on himself.

Heaven Being!

Immortal!

Cave Heaven!

He is now merely at the initial stage of Heaven Being, placing his strength at the bottom in the Central Profound Realm. Only by reaching the Immortal Golden Body Realm, possessing combat strength equivalent to Saint Entry level, could he barely be deemed noteworthy.

But given the difficulty of the Immortal Dao, advancing to the Immortal Golden Body Realm within one or two years seems unlikely.

Once reaching Cave Heaven Realm, he can possess power comparable to the God Realm.

"I wonder when I can be like Defender Shen, successfully opening the Cave Heaven, and possessing terrifying combat strength comparable to a Divine King!"

Wen Tianchou thought of Shen Changqing, who is regarded as the current leader in Immortal Dao.

He wasn’t too sure of the Ancient Imperial Court Era, but now that person can definitely be considered the foremost in Immortal Dao.

No.

More accurately, he should be called the foremost in the Human Clan.

Whether within the Central Profound Realm or beyond, there was no one who could rival him.