Inquiry about immortality

Chapter 2522 Two Hundred Years

"It turns out that so much time has passed..."

Qin Sang was awakened by the fluctuations of the restriction and silently calculated that this seclusion had lasted for nearly two hundred years.

Before going into seclusion, he did not expect to break through to the Yang God realm in one go. He originally thought he would proceed step by step, but he became so immersed in it that he lost track of time.

Of course, the Nourishing Nature Platform played a significant role in making this breakthrough so smooth. After truly experiencing the benefits of the Nourishing Nature Platform, the status of this treasure in Qin Sang's mind rose again and again.

"Invite them in."

Qin Sang sent out a message, and soon the cave door opened on its own, and Dongwei and the others walked in.

"Greetings, Your Excellency!"

Dongwei bowed respectfully.

Qin Sang glanced at Dongwei and the others, and seeing that Xuanqiu Zhenjun had not possessed him, she gestured for everyone to sit down and greeted them with a smile, "How is your master?"

"Thank you for your concern, Your Excellency. I hope my master is well."

Dongwei sat down, and the others sat silently behind him.

Qin Sang realized that these people were all cultivators at the Void Refinement stage, and Dong Wei made no attempt to hide his identity from them, so they were likely disciples or juniors of half-demon true lords.

Xuanqiu Zhenjun said that he would select some disciples to receive ordination and change to cultivate the Daoist Thunder Magic. At the same time, he would secretly build altars in the half-demon countries. He had already obtained the altar-building method before, and it is unknown how many altars have been built in the past two hundred years.

Qin Sang used telepathy to inquire of Bai Ying'er, only to learn that several batches of disciples had come to the Five Thunder Sect to receive ordination over the past two hundred years, but these disciples were not highly skilled, so they did not alarm Qin Sang.

The cultivators brought by Dongwei this time are all at the Refinement stage, and Qin Sang must personally confer ordination upon them using the Five Thunder Academy Seal.

Then Dongwei took out a jade slip and presented it to Qin Sang, saying, "Over the years, we have been ordered to visit various countries and have found some ancient altar ruins. Please take a look, Master."

Qin Sang discovered that there was a Jingtan altar among them, and it was relatively well preserved; it was the Baoyuan Jingtan altar.

At its peak, the two altars were enough to cover the entire territory of the half-demon kingdoms. Now, at least two more altars may need to be built, but the construction of the altars will be arranged by the half-demon True Lord.

“My master instructed me to give this treasure to the magistrate. When the magistrate performs rituals in the future, activating this treasure will allow him to disguise himself as the aura of a dragon vein,” Dongwei presented another treasure.

Qin Sang took it; it was a scroll. The scroll slowly unfurled, revealing a canvas teeming with ink. Thick clouds, painted with splashed ink, piled layer upon layer, their color almost black. The clouds were treacherous, churning and swirling like abysses. The ink tones, both dry and burnt, interspersed with glimpses of blue thunder and purple lightning in the deepest shadows, like lurking snakes. Between the flickering light and shadow, the outlines of the clouds resembled iron-cast mountains.

Amidst the vast, inky sea of ​​ink and the swirling, lightning-like patterns, a focused gaze can glimpse only a fragment, its form obscured, seemingly arising naturally from the convergence of wind and clouds. Deep within the swirling clouds, a slender figure suddenly appears, indistinct and elusive. Abruptly, at the opening of the clouds, a dragon's snout appears, seemingly possessing the power to swallow the universe. Its body merges with the inky clouds and thunder, its rugged back as imposing as a collapsing mountain, carrying the awe-inspiring might of the heavens.

Clouds surged and billowed around it, and lightning flashed and disappeared around it.

Although it is an inanimate object in the painting, it possesses the soul of a dragon, looking down upon the universe, controlling clouds and rain, its majestic momentum leaping out from the paper. The viewer feels their mind shaken, as if there is rolling thunder in their ears, and the roar of a dragon mixed with the wind and thunder, making the world outside the painting solemn.

"What superb painting skills! What a treasure! May I ask what this treasure is called?" Qin Sang exclaimed in admiration.

This treasure must have been made by a True Lord. Its every detail exudes the essence of Tao. Possessing this treasure allows one to deceive others even if they set up an altar and perform a Thunder Sacrifice Oath.

Since learning of the ambitions of the North Sea Dragon Palace and the Phoenix Clan towards the Great Wind Plains, Qin Sang has become increasingly cautious, fearing the exposure of the Dao Court's true nature. Now, the Horned Kingdom is no longer a small, isolated nation; it has become a significant power in the vicinity of the Zhu Qian Dynasty, and its every move is being watched by many.

The Thunder Sacrifice Oath is a fourth-tier thunder talisman. The appearance of a thunder talisman is bound to cause a world-shaking event. Even third-tier thunder talismans are quite powerful and attract attention. With this treasure, it can be interpreted as the birth of another dragon vein.

Chaos is approaching, heroes are rising up, and dragon veins are revealed to the world. This has happened in every dynasty, and Qin Sang really does have a dragon vein.

The appearance of the sixth dragon vein will inevitably cause conflict. No one in the Five Kingdoms dares to seize the dragon veins. The Horned Kingdom does not have the strength to intimidate the heroes. However, between two evils, choose the lesser one. It is better than being targeted by the Dragon and Phoenix clans.

“Your Excellency, this is the Qiankun Dragon Transformation Diagram,” Dongwei replied.

"Heaven and earth are overturned, and dragons soar in the wilderness!"

Qin Sang nodded slightly; one could sense a strong desire to reverse the course of fate from this name.

Qin Sang then asked a few more questions before personally bestowing upon them the High Divine Firmament Register. After the register bestowal was completed, Qin Sang called Bai Ying'er closer and asked her about the major events that had occurred over the years.

Bai Ying'er spoke softly, allowing Qin Sang to understand the current situation of the world.

The half-demons and demons of Dafeng Plain still use the mountains as a boundary, maintaining the facade of non-interference on the surface.

The natural disasters in the forbidden area are endless, showing no signs of abating, and several unusual phenomena have appeared. Recently, even more strange phenomena have occurred in the Immortal Abode, attracting more experts from the five superior kingdoms to explore it.

Rumors circulated that the Immortal Abode was about to be unveiled, causing increasing tension among the five great kingdoms. Although the five kingdoms were very rational, friction and conflict inevitably arose each time they explored the Immortal Abode. Over the years, the contradictions deepened, and on several occasions, a major war nearly broke out, but it was forcibly suppressed each time.

This situation is clearly unsustainable. It's a miracle that this tense situation has lasted for over two hundred years. As this string is being pulled tighter and tighter, it will eventually snap.

Hearing this, Qin Sang nodded secretly, it seemed that everything was under control.

The half-demon kingdoms cannot control their own future destiny; instead, it is in the hands of the demon race and the half-demon lords. Since they all want the half-demon kingdoms to descend into chaos, then chaos is inevitable.

As Dongwei mentioned earlier, they have discovered the 'hunters' sent by the demon race, and the whereabouts of Xuan Ying and the other demons are no secret to them. The strange phenomena that appeared in the forbidden immortal mansion were all caused by Xuan Ying in secret.

That immortal palace was no longer entirely illusory; the demon race had tampered with it again, using it to sow discord among the five great kingdoms and thus usher in a chaotic era.

This move by the demon race was exactly what True Lord Xuanqiu wanted, but the timing of the start of the chaotic era was not something the demon race could decide.

Qin Sang is a crucial link in uniting the Demon Court and the Dao Court against the Dragon and Phoenix Clans. The Horned Beast Kingdom is still developing, and now is not the best time. Qin Sang had previously vaguely mentioned that the Horned Beast Kingdom's foundation was too shallow; it seems True Lord Xuanqiu understood.

Of course, it wasn't just for Qin Sang's sake; Xuanqiu Zhenjun also needed to make some preparations, using this chaotic period to cover up some secrets, such as building a Taoist altar.

Just now, Dongwei revealed that the demon race seems to be losing patience. The conflict between the five great kingdoms has become so deep that it is irreconcilable, and a storm is brewing.

More than two hundred years have passed; I wonder how the Kingdom of Horned Beasts has developed?

Upon hearing Qin Sang inquire about the Horned Kingdom and the Five Thunder Sect, Bai Ying'er's expression turned serious, and she gave a brief answer.

Over the past two centuries, the Kingdom of Jiaosheng has enjoyed a rare opportunity for development.

The five superior nations continuously poured their power into the forbidden area, making it increasingly difficult for the five kings of Zhu Qian to concentrate and preventing them from directly intervening in this territory.

Ning Ye and Yuan Zuo, following Qin Sang's will, manipulated the two countries into a protracted war that lasted for two hundred years, with countless major and minor battles. This drew all the attention of the outside world to the battlefield between the two countries, thus ignoring the neighboring country of Jiao Sheng.

With no powerful enemies to invade, the Kingdom of Jiaosheng could develop in peace. In addition, with the resources that Yuanzuo obtained from the three kings, including the King of Beilu, the country's strength grew rapidly. The Five Thunder Sect also continued to recruit disciples, including many famous experts, and its strength continued to expand.

Such a short-sighted approach has obvious hidden dangers, but Qin Sang doesn't care.

The great war between the Crimson Fusion Kingdom and the Shadow God Kingdom was not entirely about exhausting the strength of the two countries. While fighting, they also extended their reach to other places, annexing the surrounding immortal kingdoms and forces.

The two kingdoms are likened to greedy tigers, while the Kingdom of Horned Beasts is like a lurking lion. Now, there is no force in this territory that can rival the three kingdoms.

In the war between the two countries, the Kingdom of Horned Life also participated, and Yuanzu's incarnation naturally sent troops to help the Kingdom of Crimson Fusion.

Besieged by two countries, the Shadow God Kingdom is at a disadvantage on the battlefield and has already lost several key battles.

Meanwhile, within the Shadow God Kingdom, Yuan Zuo indiscriminately annexed the former forces of the Luo An Kingdom, accepting all comers. His territory expanded at an astonishing rate, leading to a constant accumulation of internal troubles and a delicate atmosphere within the country.

Of course, this was all a result of Yuan Zuo's deliberate neglect. Who could have imagined that the ruler of the Shadow God Kingdom would betray his own people!
“Fellow Daoist Yuanzuo said personally that the plan is complete, and as soon as the time is right, the Shadow God Kingdom can be merged into the Horned Life Kingdom!” Bai Ying’er said.

By annexing the Shadow God Kingdom, the Horned Kingdom would become the undisputed overlord, and the Five Thunder Sect would rise to a new level. However, Bai Ying'er felt no excitement at all, because the Horned Kingdom was still too weak and far from their goal!

Upon hearing this, Qin Sang hummed in agreement, "After we get back, summon Yuanzuo."

"Disciple obey!"

Bai Ying'er bowed in response, and then began to speak of the Spirit Network.

More and more disciples are connecting with the Spirit Network, which is now vastly different from what it used to be. Bai Ying'er keeps Qin Sang's warning in mind. Although she has never been able to achieve the Yang God status, she has never thought of using the Spirit Network to directly help her comprehend the Dao.

She has gained greater control over the Spirit Network, retaining only its functions of enlightenment and spellcasting, and only opening it up for communication when necessary.

Qin Sang summoned the Yang God and ordered Bai Ying'er to activate the Spiritual Pivot to receive herself into the Spiritual Network.

He was at the second level, second only to Bai Ying'er. The moment the connection was successful, Qin Sang seemed to see a huge 'light net' through his spiritual pivot. Each node in the light net was a spiritual pivot, a cultivator.

However, he could only sense the existence of the spiritual pivot, but he couldn't pinpoint the other party's location in reality through it, not even Bai Ying'er, the master of the Spirit Network. Once the other party discovered that someone was tracking them through the Spirit Network, they could immediately sever the connection between the spiritual pivot and the Spirit Network.

The Lord of the Spirit Network wielded more power within it than anticipated. Bai Ying'er forbade everyone from communicating through the Spirit Network, leaving it utterly silent.

After contemplating the Spirit Network for a while, Qin Sang attempted to seize Bai Ying'er's authority and take her place. Logically, Qin Sang was the only Yang God cultivator in the Spirit Network, while Bai Ying'er was still in the Yin God realm. A Yin God cultivator should not be a match for a Yang God cultivator, but Qin Sang failed.

This is a spiritual network formed by many cultivators, and it is also Bai Ying'er's own spiritual network. Bai Ying'er only needs to have a slight thought to expel Qin Sang from the spiritual network. Even if Qin Sang's cultivation is far superior to hers, she has no power to resist.

It seems that connecting with the Qianzhou Spirit Network in the future could easily drive away the 'intruders', but Qin Sang is not foolish enough to think that the two spirit networks are the same. She still needs to be very vigilant about the Qianzhou Spirit Network and that Senior Zhou.

Unlike the Daoist altar, Qin Sang did not intend to allow the spiritual network to expand unchecked. As long as it could meet Senior Zhou's requirements and be able to connect with the Qianzhou spiritual network at any time, and seek assistance from Qianzhou when necessary, that would be enough.

Next, Qin Sang kept Bai Ying'er behind and explained his process and insights into breaking through to the Yang God realm without reservation. Bai Ying'er also took the opportunity to ask her master about the difficulties she encountered in her cultivation.

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"Fellow Daoist Yuan, please go straight in. Your master is waiting for you," Bai Ying'er said, bowing as she led Yuan Zuo's avatar to the front of Qin Sang's cave.

Yuan Zuo's avatar pushed open the door and entered, then came out shortly afterward, letting out a long sigh of relief, his expression revealing a hint of anticipation.

As he walked outside the cave, he looked back at the tightly closed stone door and subconsciously revealed a respectful expression. Just now, inside the cave, Qin Sang had put even more pressure on him than before.

This level of skill seems to improve with each meeting, which is truly frightening.

If his previous decision to side with Qin Sang was out of necessity due to circumstances, he is now glad he made that decision.

Just now, Qin Sang was very concise, but she revealed some remarkable secrets.

Yuan Zuo had already prepared for the Shadow God Kingdom to merge into the Horned Life Kingdom, but because the Five Kings of Zhu Qian were eyeing them covetously, and that any move would have far-reaching consequences, he worried that King Chu Xu would retaliate against them in his rage. The Horned Life Kingdom was not yet able to withstand King Chu Xu's overwhelming anger.

Qin Sang, however, didn't care at all. His reason was that something was about to happen in the forbidden area, and the five kings of Zhu Qian would probably no longer be able to deal with the Jiao Sheng Kingdom.

Having been in seclusion for two hundred years, Qin Sang seemed to understand the situation in the forbidden area better than them, and was so certain of it. Where did she get this information from?

The more Yuanzu incarnation thought about it, the more he felt that Qin Sang was shrouded in mystery.

Upon closer examination, there were already many clues beforehand.

For example, the three kings of Dongjiao and the powerful figures of the three royal mansions were all wiped out in the forbidden area, with only Yu Ying becoming the sole survivor because she had joined Qin Sang.

For example, Ning Ye was clearly unwilling to submit to Qin Sang, but he never wavered in his loyalty over the years. He openly sided with Prince Zhilian, but secretly carried out Qin Sang's will meticulously. He never thought of using Prince Zhilian's power to get rid of Qin Sang.

There's also the Five Thunder Sect. Yuan Zuo realized early on that the Five Thunder Sect's Thunder Tower was no ordinary structure. Despite countless battles, it had always kept something in reserve, and no one knew what secret it was hiding.

Such a mysterious figure, appearing in the Kingdom of Horned Trees, seems to have sprung from a crack in a rock; it's simply not normal.

"I hope you will be my wise ruler!"

Yuan Zuo silently spoke in his mind, then leaped out of the main altar and landed in the palace.

Meanwhile, in the capital of the Shadow God Kingdom, Yuan Zuo himself stepped out of his meditation room, gazed in the direction of the Horned Life Kingdom, and after a moment, said in a deep voice, "Go and invite the special envoy here."

"Yes!"