Immortality begins with meditation puppets

Playing around is fine, but we won't joke about two strong teams.

When Gao Erqiang gets serious, even Master Tong is amazed.

"I never expected Fellow Daoist Gao to be so secretive. He has only been a god for a short time, yet he has already condensed three divine artifacts!"

After ascending to godhood, depending on the god's potential, strength, and authority, one may be able to condense a divine artifact unique to their own use, or inherit a divine artifact left behind by a previous god.

The strength and potential of a deity can be gleaned from the quantity and quality of the divine artifacts they wield after becoming a god.

Without a doubt, Gao Erqiang, who was able to achieve the position of a righteous god with the body of an evil spirit, is incredibly strong and has great potential. Not long after becoming a god, he has already created three divine artifacts, all of excellent quality.

The incense burner is the natal artifact of a fifth-order deity, formed from the incense offerings and prayers of its followers. Any deity, even a third-order minor deity, can condense a divine artifact as long as they are good at managing their temple and diligently fulfill their divine duties. The quality of the artifact varies depending on the number of followers.

That is, Liang Haishun, this unambitious old man, managed to get the position of Peach Deer Longevity God by clinging to Su Qing's coattails. Now, apart from two peaches, he hasn't developed anything else. All he does all day is say, "Su Qing, save me." He has truly wasted his divine mark! Tong Chang guesses that if this old Liang wants to build a temple in the future, he will probably have to ask Su Qing for help. No, this old man seems to have a rich woman he likes. If he really wants to build a temple, it is very likely that the rich woman will fund it.

In any case, Gao Erqiang's incense burner is of extremely high quality, which is to be expected. He possesses the Xingtian Divine Kingdom, with millions of cultivators and over a hundred mortal kingdoms. With Su Qing laying the foundation for him and his willingness to invest heavily and incur debt to manage it, the incense offerings and prayers are naturally abundant. If he hadn't recently become a god and had just started his career, and had been given another hundred or a thousand years, this incense burner might have been able to rank among the top hundred of the creation list of all heavens!
Besides the incense burner, the red and white pagoda is also very elaborate. It seems to have been transformed from the Blood Pagoda, Gao Erqiang's natal magic weapon when he was doing evil. Originally, it was an evil object with a bloody reputation, but unexpectedly, after he ascended to godhood, he used his willpower to slowly transform it into a divine artifact.

Divine artifacts are the manifestation of divine authority and a reflection of divine will. This treasure can correct evil and return to good, but it also shows the determination of the two powerful figures to become good.

"Moreover, besides containing divine authority, this divine artifact also seems to contain the power of Dao patterns? Logically speaking, a god can only wield one Dao pattern on behalf of Heaven. The executioner's divine pattern that Gao Erqiang wields has already been condensed into himself. How could he integrate another Dao pattern into this red and white pagoda!"

Tong Chang stood behind Er Qiang, with Er Qiang shielding him from the bullets. Their broad backs gave him a great sense of security. So much so that after realizing that the red and white pagoda was no ordinary pagoda, he still had time to take out his Heavenly Talisman to check the Heavenly Creation Ranking. He knew that with the red and white pagoda's abilities, it was certainly qualified to be listed on this ranking!

as predicted.

He started from the bottom 100th on the list and looked up, passing over the Dragon and Phoenix Rings, the Lotus Vajra Wheel, the Six Yang Divine Fire Mirror, the Tiger Egg, Xiong Er, and other wonderful creations crafted by predecessors and contemporary talents, before finally seeing the information about the Red and White Pagoda.

[Ninety-first on the list of creations of all heavens: The Pagoda of the Guardian of Punishments]

[Master: Anonymous]

[Type: Daoist Artifact]

[Quality: Tier 5 Divine Artifact (Upgradeable, potential cap is Tier 7)]

[Synopsis: When the mortal deity ascended to godhood, he voluntarily disintegrated the Dao patterns he once controlled. Using the power of the Five Elders Dao Patterns—the ability of flowers blooming in an instant—and infused with divine power and incense, he transformed the evil spirit's treasure into a mid-grade Dao artifact. Later, it was nurtured by the gods, and the resentment and vengeance within it were completely dispelled. One day, it may be promoted to a guardian deity.]

[Related titles: "Headhunter," "The Penitent," "I didn't treat you like a human in my past life, so in this life I beg you to be a god."]

"I thought this Gao Erqiang was an ignorant and incompetent fool, but how could he create a divine artifact that ranks among the creations of all heavens? It turns out he relied on the power of the Five Elders' Dao Patterns. Hmph, he's wise enough to know his place. It seems that Fellow Daoist Su also has some knowledge of these Dao Patterns. If I don't quickly dismantle them to refine a treasure, I'm bound to be tricked by Fellow Daoist Su!"

Tong Chang nodded slightly. All spiritual objects in the heavens possess spirituality, can communicate with their master's thoughts, and can be controlled at will. These can all be called Heavenly Treasures. Those containing Dao patterns are called Dao Artifacts. This is the essence of spiritual objects and an important basis for judging the level of spiritual objects.

As for the distinction between acquired and innate, and the various classifications such as evil artifacts, divine artifacts, and magical artifacts, these only concern the form in which these spiritual objects are born, the beings who possess them, and the uses they are good at. They have nothing to do with the spiritual objects themselves.

Without a doubt, a Dao artifact containing some of the Five Elders' Dao patterns, nurtured by Gao Erqiang's incense and divine power, is indeed qualified to be ranked among the top 100 of the Heavenly Creation Ranking, even ranking above the Dao puppet Xiong Er and Tiger Egg refined by Su Qing.

Of course, this is also because Su Qing is reluctant to invest in these two puppets. These two puppets are still only at the fourth level, so it is normal for them to be overshadowed by this fifth-level artifact. In terms of potential, others may not know, but Tong Chang knows that the fortune of these two puppets is far beyond what this red and white pagoda can compare to.

"Hmph! Su Qing and Gao Erqiang both have treasures that have made it onto the Creation Ranking of the Heavens, yet they both chose to remain anonymous. Clearly, they know the dangers of possessing a treasure and the importance of keeping a low profile. Little do they know that a great calamity is about to begin, and that fame throughout the myriad realms can gather fortune and make it easier to obtain opportunities!"

Old Master Tong shook his head, showing great disdain for the two anonymous dogs. Although he had two or three treasures that could be included in the list of creations of all heavens after he received the Celestial Master's legacy, and even if he were open-minded, he and his wife could be counted as treasures on the list and receive merits, he was even more despicable than Su Qing and Gao Erqiang. He didn't even give these treasures a chance to enter the list, and directly used the Celestial Master's methods to cover up the aura of these treasures!
Fortunately, he didn't covet those merits; otherwise, he would have lent them to Su Qingqiang. He could live a simple life without any problems. After all, as the Celestial Master of this era, who among the cultivators of the Tianyuan Realm or the immortals and gods from all the worlds didn't know the name of the Celestial Master? The prestige built up by the Ancestral Celestial Masters was the greatest legacy that Tong Chang inherited. How could these two poor boys who started from scratch and were just beginning to make their mark compare?

Tong Chang was secretly pleased when he looked up and saw Gao Erqiang unleash a wave from his left hand. Earth element true light emanated from his hand, transforming into a hazy yellow light wave that struck the cloud dragon, who was slippery and elusive, as it was bound by the earth element true light. In the instant the cloud dragon's movements slowed down slightly, Tong Chang unleashed a powerful and heavy slash with his right hand's three-pointed double-edged sword, causing the cloud dragon to curse incessantly.

Judging from this situation, Yunlong is no match for the two strongest opponents!

Zilong is so brave! How can I, Tong Chang, allow him to share the credit alone? No, how can I bear to let him fight alone? I should fight alongside him and charge in and out seven times!
Seeing that Erqiang was in a very good position, Tong Chang was willing to spend money. He took out a stack of talismans from his storage bag and used them on Yunlong regardless of whether they were useful or not, hoping to deal more damage and gain more merit.

The talismans that were scattered had an immediate effect. The two strong men, who had already gained the upper hand, not only did not give the dragon rider a chance, but also mounted the dragon and slashed fiercely on its back. It seemed that they were not far from slaying the dragon and winning!

"What a fine sword! It seems familiar. Is there a record of this divine sword in the legacy left by the Celestial Master?"

Tong Chang looked at Gao Erqiang, who was covered in blood and killing wildly, and knew that he was so brave and powerful that he could suppress a fifth-order cloud dragon and beat it down. This was because he had a deep foundation and his divine authority was particularly good at killing. Secondly, he relied on the three divine weapons in his hands, especially the three-pointed double-edged sword that could cut through the dragon's breath and scales!

Clicking on the list of creations of all heavens, this sword indeed has a name.

[Rank 67 on the Celestial Creation Ranking - Three-Pointed Double-Edged Sword]

[Owner: Anonymous] [Type: Daoist Artifact]

[Quality: Tier 5 Divine Artifact (Upgradeable, potential cap is Tier 7)]

[Introduction: This is a weapon of destruction wielded by the ancient Golden Immortal Qingyuan Miaodao Zhenjun. Legend has it that it contains many Dao patterns such as the ability to support the heavens and shake the earth, subdue demons and monsters, control the size of things, and be indestructible. It was also forged by combining many spiritual essences from the ancient Kunlun Mountains. In ancient times, many ferocious beasts, giant demons, evil gods, and even beings like the Heavenly Demon Lord perished under this weapon.]

Due to the ancient war, this treasure disappeared along with its owner. When it reappeared, it was severely damaged, and its power was less than one ten-thousandth of what it once was, but it still possessed the power of a fifth-tier divine artifact. (Note: This treasure seems to contain the inheritance related to the Pure Subtle Daoist True Monarch. If true, this treasure may be ranked among the top fifty!)

[Related titles: "Monkey Critical Strike Blade (Attacks monkey-type creatures, with a chance to increase damage several times over)," "Uncle's Love (If there is a nephew, this blade reduces damage to the nephew by 99%, and has the special effect of awakening the nephew's enlightenment and unleashing their cultivation potential)," "Dragon Slayer (Increased damage against dragon-type creatures)," "Demon Slayer," "Evil Slayer," "Godslayer."]

Silently putting away the list of creations of all heavens, Tong Chang looked at the two strong men with seven parts jealousy, three parts envy, twelve parts disbelief, and one hundred parts resentment at the injustice of heaven!

Originally, it was thought that Tong Chang had accepted part of the Celestial Master's inheritance and hidden assets. Among him, Su Qing, and Gao Erqiang, he was undoubtedly number one. Even though his combat strength was not as good as theirs at the moment, in terms of wealth, Tong Chang could look up to the two of them with his head held high!

Although Su Qing seems to have made a fortune now, he has killed, stolen, and cheated his way up from Baiyun Immortal City to Sunken Ship Bay, and from Sunken Ship Bay to Langya Immortal Island and Giant Corpse Island. Although he has gained a lot, Tong Chang has seen the whole process and knows the difficulties involved, so he can barely keep his composure.

But you, Gao Erqiang, have been holed up in Wanghai Immortal City ever since Yunshan Immortal City, and haven't done anything. Even this fifth-order divine position was raised for you by Su Qing!
Where did you find this three-pointed double-edged knife?!
Don't tell me this three-pointed double-edged sword saw you were a good kid and volunteered to join you!
Such a Dao artifact used by a Daoist master in his past life, and which may even contain his inheritance, would he be interested in you, Gao Erqiang? Why wouldn't he be interested in me, Tong Chang!

Tong Chang was furious. He felt that Er Qiang had already taken away his future fortune by taking the knife. He absolutely could not give him Yunlong's head. Otherwise, he would be too overwhelmed by too much fortune in a short period of time.

"Let this good fortune be accepted by this old Taoist priest!"

Tong Chang shouted, and a fifth-tier Yuan Yang Thunder Swamp Talisman in his hand was about to be activated, as he wanted to snatch the dragon head from Er Qiang's hands.

However, his despicable act was exactly what Erqiang had expected.

"I was on guard against you!"

On Yunlong's back, Erqiang laughed heartily. The incense burner that he had previously suspended on the Dragon-Slaying Platform, which Tong Chang had mistakenly thought was used to protect the platform, began to emit a few wisps of incense smoke the moment Tong Chang took out the talisman, freezing Tong Laodao's actions just before activating the talisman.

As a notorious headhunter, Gao Erqiang had once picked up the head and evil mark of Yunshan Old Evil for this old Taoist Tong outside the Jade Wall Cave. Every time he thought about it over the years, he felt like he was being torn apart. How could he repeat the same mistake today?
Gao Erqiang wants Yunlong's head!
Using the charge of Yunlong's smuggling into the realm, killing the dragon would surely bring heaven and earth abundant merit and fortune, allowing him to accumulate more divine power. This would ensure that he wouldn't be constrained when facing the Earth Demon, and wouldn't dare to recklessly use his divine power.

Moreover, this three-pointed double-edged sword unlocks a layer of power every time it replicates the battle achievements of its former master, and grants it a portion of its former master's legacy. Its former master once had the feat of slaying a dragon, and today, the two strong warriors will also slay a dragon!

He can place the dragon soul into the Punishment and Protection Tower to nurture it. In time, it may give birth to a guardian dragon god to be at his command.

Besides, the dragon's head, body, blood, and scales are all treasures. Although Erqiang doesn't have the ability to use these materials, he could sell them to pay off the overdue loan from Xiong Er Qianzhuang. After improving his credit, he could borrow a huge loan again. It wouldn't be hard to find a buyer. Even Su Qing would definitely not miss this real dragon body. No, he can't sell it to Su Qing. He can cheat, deceive, and fool people. He definitely won't get a good price!
This dragon is so important to me, how could I let its head fall into the hands of others!
Furthermore, Gao Erqiang took this person's head, and he can absolutely say that he has a clear conscience.

In this battle, Erqiang was both the main tank and the main damage dealer, while Tong Chang at most did some support work.

As for Su Qing, he accomplished nothing. At most, he did some scouting and reconnaissance, and he didn't even do it properly!

Wait, what about Su Qing?
Erqiang suddenly snapped out of his daze.

He was too busy trying to prevent Tong Chang from stealing his kills.

But for a moment they forgot that there was an even more despicable one nearby!
Since the appearance of the cloud dragon, Su Qing has remained silent.

When the situation is still undecided, facing a fifth-tier cloud dragon, given his greedy yet self-protective nature, he remains inactive, observing from the sidelines to preserve his puppets and property from loss, which is consistent with his style of doing things.

But right now, Tong Chang knows that he has exhausted the dragon's energy and it is at its last gasp, just waiting to take its head.

Can Su Qing endure it?

Gao Erqiang had no expectations of Su Qing's qualities, nor any doubts about his abilities.

The moment he realized that Su Qing might try to steal the kill, he forgot all about his smug laughter and swiftly and decisively chopped off the dragon's head.

A wave of merit and good fortune descended from the sky, making Erqiang feel refreshed all over. He felt that the fatigue from the fierce battle had vanished under the cleansing of this merit and good fortune. Immersed in this wonderful feeling, he looked down at Tong Laodao's envious and jealous expression, which made him feel even more wonderful, but he couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Is it really possible that Su Qing could hold back and not try to steal my kill?

This is another instance of my petty, selfish mentality; I've wrongly accused my good brother.

Just as the two men were feeling slightly ashamed.

Suddenly, his hand went empty, and he roared angrily:
"Where's my dragon head? Where's my dragon body?! And forget everything else, don't you dare steal my dragon soul!" (End of Chapter)