human guard

In an instant.

Shen Changqing felt that the immortal energy of the entire Chishan Immortal City moved with his thoughts.

not only that.

These celestial cities are imbued with the power of Daoist principles.

In charge of the Dao Stele.

This allows one to mobilize such forces.

but.

This level of Daoist power can at most suppress top-tier Immortal Emperors, posing no threat to Half-Saints.

Even so, the power of the Dao Stele still surprised Shen Changqing.

"Holding the Dao Stele, even an ancient immortal in Crimson Mountain Immortal City is equivalent to a top-tier Immortal Emperor... No, it's not just equivalent to a top-tier Immortal Emperor, but enough to suppress most top-tier Immortal Emperors."

In addition, even a small amount of divine intervention gained over a hundred years can be a gradual and sustainable process.

No wonder Qin Xiaohe, a prince, was willing to stay in the Crimson Mountain Immortal City; it turns out there are such advantages!

Shen Changqing took a deep breath, having gained a deeper understanding of the importance of the Immortal City.

The scenes of the ancient immortal realm are indeed a replica of the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm.

However, the power of these immortal city steles is clearly unique to the ancient immortal realm and is different from that of the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm.

In this way...

Shen Changqing now has other ideas.

original.

His plan was to destroy Chishan Immortal City, plunder all its resources, and then continue his army deep into the territory, annihilating numerous immortal cities along the way.

However, Shen Changqing has a different opinion now.

It is true that the army has penetrated deep into enemy territory.

However, Chishan Immortal City should not be easily abandoned.

Putting aside everything else.

These immortal city steles alone are a priceless treasure.

In addition, leaving cultivators to guard Crimson Mountain Immortal City will not only allow them to continuously receive the blessings of Heaven, but also allow them to be regarded as a powerful top-tier Immortal Emperor to deter all sides.

The great calamity has not yet arrived.

Only a few semi-saints can travel the world.

The Immortal Emperor is the mainstream of this era.

Ancient immortal cities like Crimson Mountain Immortal City possess the power to suppress top-tier immortal emperors, making them even more formidable.

……

Half a day later.

Inside a grand hall in the Immortal City, Shen Changqing appeared, and the twelve peak masters were also gathered there.

"What were the sect's losses in this battle? Has a clear estimate been made?"

As Shen Changqing finished speaking, Gu Qingyang and the others spoke one after another, reporting the casualties of the battle.

Unlike the previous battle in the Cangwu Mountains, this time the Seven Profound Dao Sect took the initiative to attack, and the defending forces of Chishan Immortal City were several levels weaker than the Zhentian Army.

They were calculating with their intentions against the unintentional!
Plus, their strength is overwhelming!
and so.

In this battle, the Seven Mysteries Dao Sect suffered negligible losses; even if all twelve peaks were included, the total loss was less than a thousand people.

In comparison, this battle resulted in the deaths of 1.36 million cultivators from the Immortal Qin Dynasty.

Such a casualty ratio naturally qualifies as a major victory.

As for the achievements, there were quite a few.

but.

Shen Changqing didn't care too much about this. He allowed each peak to temporarily manage the spoils they obtained, and then hand them over to the main peak after everything was over.

After everyone finished reporting, Shen Changqing spoke up: "This time, I searched Qin Xiaohe's soul and learned from the memories of the seventy-third prince of the Immortal Qin Dynasty that the immortal city of the ancient immortal realm is different from that of the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm."

Every immortal city has a Dao Stele. By holding the Dao Stele, one can control the power of an immortal city and suppress most of the top immortal emperors.

Based on speculation, the strength of the ruler of a celestial city is roughly equivalent to that of a powerful figure who has stepped onto the Immortal Emperor's Stele!

These words were spoken.

Many people's expressions changed slightly, and even Ji Yang's expression shifted, clearly indicating that he had not expected this news at all.

Shen Changqing noticed these changes in expression, which indirectly confirmed some of his suspicions.

Yang Daoxu took a deep breath: "According to what the sect leader said, then Chishan Immortal City cannot be taken lightly. After all, holding the Dao Stele is equivalent to being a top-tier Immortal Emperor who has stepped into the Immortal Emperor Stele."

We are now deep in enemy territory alone, and it is hard to guarantee that we will not be surrounded and attacked from all sides.

If someone could take charge of Crimson Mountain Immortal City and guard it for us, our subsequent army might have another escape route!

In that instant, Yang Daoxu realized the importance of Chishan Immortal City.

The others nodded in agreement.

If Chishan Immortal City were merely an immortal city, then it would naturally be meaningless.

But if there is a Dao stele, then everything is different.

Shen Changqing nodded: "What Peak Master Yang said is also my thought. Moreover, in addition to having the strength to rival that of a top Immortal Emperor, one can also obtain a continuous stream of Heavenly Dao blessings by mastering the Dao Tablet!"

"What! The creation of Heaven!"

Yang Daoxu's expression changed again. Not only him, but also Qingmu and Qingxu, and other older generation experts, all had a drastic change in expression. This news had a tremendous impact on them.

In their understanding, the creation of the Heavenly Dao can only be obtained by killing other cultivators.

Now someone is telling them that mastering the Dao Stele can also bring them the blessings of Heaven, which is a complete overturn of their understanding.

It's no wonder that Yang Daoxu and the others were so shocked.

Although they had experienced the Heavenly Dao Battlefield more than once, in the past when they stepped into the Heavenly Dao Battlefield and entered the ancient immortal realm, they always guarded their mountain gates and did not come out to get involved in the outside world's struggles.

There are some things that I don't know much about.

no way.

The battlefield of Heaven is fraught with danger.

Let alone an Immortal Emperor, even a person with the potential to live for a short time could perish if they are not careful.

The Xuantian Dao Sect originally only had a few ancient immortals in charge, and its strength was weak. It was a truly low-level force in the ancient immortal realm.

In this way, it would be good enough if they could preserve themselves; to think of launching a large-scale attack on other forces would be wishful thinking.

Shen Changqing said, "Although the Dao Stele can obtain the creation of the Heavenly Dao, it is not as funny as you think. It takes a hundred years to obtain a little bit of the power of creation. It can only be said to be better than nothing."

That being said.

Others also understood the importance of the stele.

A hundred years may not seem like much in terms of the blessings bestowed by Heaven, but if you extend the timeline, it becomes quite considerable.

A million years is equivalent to ten thousand points of Heavenly Dao Creation, which is equivalent to killing a half-saint.

If one can endure for tens of millions of years, that is equivalent to ten thousand Heavenly Dao creations, or the slaying of ten Half-Saints.

Most cultivators who enter the ancient battlefield receive very limited blessings from the Heavenly Dao. Even for most ancient immortals, obtaining three-digit amounts of Heavenly Dao blessings is considered quite difficult.

Don't be fooled by the mere ten points of Heavenly Dao Creation from an ancient immortal. By simply killing ten ancient immortals, the Heavenly Dao Creation you obtain can easily exceed three digits. It seems so easy.

however.

Cultivators fight each other, and every battle is fraught with danger.

If you regard other cultivators as prey, then other cultivators will also regard you as prey.

Therefore, it is by no means easy to actually kill ten cultivators of the same level.

If this is the case for ancient immortals, then it goes without saying that it is even more true for immortal kings and cultivators below them.

therefore.

The existence of such Dao steles is extremely tempting to most cultivators.

Chu Junhe asked, "What are the sect leader's plans?"

"The Crimson Mountain Immortal City must not be abandoned, but who will take charge of it is a problem. Although the Heavenly Dao bestowed by the Dao Stele is not much, it cannot be ignored."

It is clearly a waste for a cultivator at the Immortal Emperor level to wield the Crimson Mountain Dao Stele, and it would be difficult to gain the respect of the people if an Immortal King were to do so.

In my opinion, an ancient immortal should be chosen to preside over the Dao Stele—

As soon as Shen Changqing finished speaking, the remaining cultivators exchanged glances, each discerning certain thoughts from the other's eyes.

at this time.

Yang Daoxu cupped his hands and said, "I believe that Peak Master Li of Wangxian Peak is qualified to take charge of the Chishan Dao Stele. After all, although Peak Master Li has not entered the Ancient Immortal Realm, he has made great contributions to the sect and is one of the twelve peak masters. I believe that taking charge of the Chishan Dao Stele will be enough to convince everyone!"

"Indeed, Peak Master Yang is absolutely right!"

"I also believe that Peak Master Li is the most suitable person to take charge of the Crimson Mountain Dao Stele!"

The other peak masters also spoke up, all expressing their desire for Li Kaiyang to take charge of the Crimson Mountain Dao Stele and become the master of the Crimson Mountain Immortal City.

The reason for doing this was not only to give Shen Changqing face, but also to give Wangxian Peak face.

Although Li Kaiyang's strength is average, the strength of Wangxian Peak should not be underestimated. Two Immortal Emperors have emerged, including a genius like Gu Qingfeng who has survived the ancient Immortal Emperor Tribulation.

In terms of strength, apart from a few top peaks, the rest all admit they are inferior.

and.

If one wishes to find an ancient immortal to govern the Crimson Mountain Immortal City, then one's status and position must not be too low.

Of the twelve peak masters, only two are cultivators from the Ancient Immortal Realm.

One of them is Li Kaiyang!
One of them is Gu Chen!

The former originated from the Heavenly Sect, while the latter originated from the Primordial Holy Land.

Although both major forces were founded by Shen Changqing, there are still differences in their closeness and distance.

obviously.

The original Heavenly Sect was the direct line, while the Ancient Holy Land was much inferior.

Therefore, recommending Li Kaiyang became a logical step.

Gu Chen listened to what the other cultivators were saying, his expression calm, his heart unmoved.

He never had the idea of ​​taking control of Chishan Immortal City, because from any perspective, it was impossible for him to be in charge.

Since it's impossible.

Then let's just stop thinking about it.

Upon hearing this, Shen Changqing remained expressionless, only glancing at Li Kaiyang below: "What is Peak Master Li's opinion on this?"

"Everything is at the Sect Master's command!"

Li Kaiyang cupped his hands and said.

He did not refuse, after all, it was obvious to everyone that taking control of Crimson Mountain Immortal City was a great opportunity, and now that such an opportunity was before him, he naturally could not turn it away.

Now, Li Kaiyang has truly witnessed the cruelty of the ancient battlefield.

His cultivation level as a mid-stage Ancient Immortal was ultimately somewhat weak.

If they were to fight against other forces, they could easily perish if they were not careful. However, if they could take control of Crimson Mountain Immortal City, they would be much safer.

Of course.

The most important thing.

The ancient immortals had limited access to the Heavenly Dao, and they were not qualified to fight against the Immortal Emperors of higher ranks.

In that case, guarding the Crimson Mountain Immortal City is the best outcome.

Upon hearing Li Kaiyang's words, Shen Changqing nodded slightly: "Since everyone shares this view, then from today onwards, Peak Master Li will take charge of the Crimson Mountain Dao Stele and become the City Lord of Crimson Mountain Immortal City."

All the cultivators injured in this battle will remain in Crimson Mountain Immortal City to recuperate. In addition, each peak will leave behind ten thousand cultivators to assist Peak Master Li in overseeing Crimson Mountain Immortal City!

"We obey!"

Upon hearing this, everyone respectfully accepted the order. (End of Chapter)