Immortality begins with meditation puppets

What's past cannot be retrieved.

Due to the interference and obstruction of Kunpeng, the original great fortune of the giant Kun in the North Sea disappeared, but what Su Qing has gained now far exceeds his previous expectations.

He didn't dwell on the matter too much, mainly because he couldn't defeat Kunpeng, so he chose to make peace with it and with himself.

Adjust your emotions and continue applying the talisman.

As soon as the sixth-order divine beast runes were applied, the entire giant Kun of the North Sea underwent another change. The Kun's body structure moved further towards a fleshy beast body, and with each breath, divine light was nurtured, making it quite extraordinary.

Su Qing felt the divine beast pressure emanating from the giant Kun of the North Sea. Without armor or activating his protective true qi, he was actually struggling to withstand it. He had to summon his Mountain and Sea True Qi to stand firm under its pressure.

This is quite remarkable. You must understand that although Su Qing is a fourth-level body cultivator, he is also a Nascent Soul cultivator. His spirit and body are one, his physical body nourishes his primordial spirit, and his primordial spirit in turn nourishes his physical body. This is something that ordinary fourth-level body cultivators cannot compare to. Moreover, he also has the assistance of a primordial spirit like the Great Witch True Spirit, which strengthens his body. He also has the Azure Dragon Dao Pattern, which can offset the pressure from external enemies. He can truly regard the pressure released by ordinary, inferior Nascent Soul cultivators as nothing. The fact that the pressure from the Giant Kun of the North Sea can make him uncomfortable is already quite remarkable, and he is naturally satisfied.

The Creation Rune and the Divine Beast Rune, the two main sixth-order runes, were drawn smoothly without any mistakes, which relieved his mind and made him realize that the puppet was already more than half completed.

The remaining auxiliary runes, such as fifth-order space runes, fifth-order material runes, fifth-order flight runes, fifth-order defense runes, etc., are all small tasks for him, and as long as he draws them in a proper manner, there is no possibility of failure.

Several more days passed, and after he made the giant Kun float to the surface and drew the last few strokes of the flight runes on its belly, the puppet was completed.

The source of the fire's heart pounded powerfully, all the runes and light spots were activated and shone, then slowly disappeared into its flesh and skin. A unique pressure belonging to a fifth-tier divine beast burst forth from its body.

Su Qing deliberately shut down the concealment array in the puppet refining room, spreading the aura of the giant Kun from the North Sea to the outside world, so that his old brothers and new friends waiting for him to emerge from seclusion would know what he, Su Qing, was doing!
He was crafting a fifth-tier puppet, working hard for the common cause of his brothers!

As he had expected, the pressure of the fifth-order puppet was released, and the entire Su family mansion, both inside and outside, and throughout the far west, was shaken.

Liu Qianpiao, who was enjoying a carefree time at the Paradise Pavilion, felt a terrifying pressure that made him tremble all over, wild and untamed, as if it would crush and tear him apart. He hurriedly put on his pants, flew into the air, and searched for the source of the pressure. Only after seeing that the pressure came from the Su residence did he breathe a sigh of relief.

Like him, Xin Feng, Ying Jueshen, and other real gods who theoretically had the duty to guard the city of Jixi also experienced a stress reaction, hurriedly went out, and then relaxed in an instant.

"What is Master Su up to? If he's going to refine puppets, he'll do it quietly in the past. Why is he making such a fuss today!"

"Good heavens, I thought a demon lord had attacked! We were all wondering whether to bravely charge in or cowardly charge in!"

"Asu has been in seclusion for more than half a month and has done something amazing. Look at this pressure and aura, it must be at least a fifth-order puppet!"

"Wow, watching Master Su refine puppets is a real test of our Dao hearts. We've cultivated diligently for thousands of years, but in the end, we're not even as strong as the puppets he refines every few days!"

"Well, Master Liu, don't underestimate yourself. You're only one axe stroke away from the fifth rank!"

"If the Asu puppet is strong, then Asu is strong; if Asu is strong, then the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom is strong; if the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom is strong, then we are strong! Look, we can become stronger just by lying at home. Isn't that more comfortable than Asu working so hard?"

"That's true. Since there's nothing else, I'll head back to Blissful Abode. Goodbye, everyone."

Because he needed to leave a few True Immortals to guard the place, Su Qing did not inform Liu Qianpiao about the Abyss Secret Realm, nor did he inform Xin Feng and more than ten other True Immortals who were under his command and served him because of his merit in opening the heavens with the Xing Tian Blood Axe.

Therefore, they are all kept in the dark, thinking that Su Qing's seclusion was just an ordinary one, and that it was only unusual because he had created a fifth-order puppet. But a fifth-order puppet seems quite ordinary to Su Qing.

After all, Tiger Egg, Bear Two, and Starry Chaos—he has crafted quite a few fifth-tier puppets.

Once the dozen or so True Immortals left, Ying Jueshen, Liang Haishun, Wei Debao, and Taoyuan True Lord, who was earning extra money in the Martial Arts Hall and was startled by the commotion, all knew about the Abyss Secret Realm and had been waiting anxiously for Su Qing to emerge from seclusion. Now that they saw Su Qing making a fuss, they gathered together to share their joy.

"I knew Asu wouldn't go into seclusion so easily. It turns out he was going to refine a fifth-tier puppet. That's good. With another fifth-tier puppet, our safety will be greatly enhanced!"

"I sensed the immense and boundless aura of this puppet. Its grandeur is no less than that of any fifth-tier puppet in the world. With such power, it will surely lead us to rampage and slaughter in the Abyss Secret Realm!"

"I'm guilty. I misunderstood Asu. Just a few days ago, I was wondering if he was in seclusion having sex with women. I never imagined he was keeping puppets. Well done! If you're so capable, keep a few more. I can wait!"

"It's hopeless, isn't it? Do you think fifth-tier puppets are as common as cabbages? Once this puppet is finished, Asu should be coming out of seclusion. Everyone, go back and pack up, get ready to leave. Remember to leave quietly and don't alert anyone else!"

Wei Debao, Ying Jueshen, and the others were beaming with joy.

This abyss is not easy to explore. To gain opportunities, one must also take risks. Undoubtedly, a fifth-tier puppet is more than enough. The more puppets there are, the less risk they will bear and the more resources they can acquire.

They were naturally delighted by such good news. At the same time, they were also eager for Su Qing to emerge from seclusion soon. They couldn't wait to set off now and go to that abyss secret realm to wreak havoc and make a fortune!
But after they all went home and prepared, and waited until dark for Su Qing to summon them, they would secretly go out under the cover of night to make a fortune.

But they waited and waited from night till dawn, but the message of departure that they had been longing for never came.

"Don't panic, don't rush. Asu is a calm person. He knows that the fifth-order puppet is a big deal and has attracted a lot of attention. The Su family is in the eye of the storm right now, so it's not a good time to take any action. Once the storm has passed, in three to five days at the shortest, and seven or eight days at the longest, he will definitely come looking for us."

Let's not be impatient. The more people who know the location of the secret realm, the more benefits we'll have to share. Everyone should understand the importance of this!

With his seasoned experience, Liang Haishun reassured the cultivators and stated his judgment.

Upon hearing this, the cultivators could only suppress their restless hearts and waited at home for three days, then five days, then seven days, then eight days, and finally half a month before they realized that Su Qing's crafting of the fifth-order puppet that day was not because he was about to emerge from seclusion, but simply to put on a show. His seclusion was still ongoing, and no one knew what he was going to produce to satisfy him!
"Fellow Daoist Ying, don't be in such a hurry to leave. There's something I need to discuss with you."

Inside the Peach Deer Longevity Temple in Liang Haishun's territory, the secret realm team assembled and then disbanded. However, True Lord Peach Blossom Spring managed to hold onto Yingjue God, who was involved in both human and divine affairs.

"What advice do you have, fellow Daoist? Is there business for our Ying family that the Peach Blossom Sect has? Then you'll have to ask my son-in-law, Delong. After the Heroes' Gathering, I've already entrusted him with the entire responsibility of the 'Under-the-Sky' business," Ying Jueshen said politely, bowing respectfully. Although True Monarch Peach Blossom could only be a lackey in front of Su Qing, as the current senior disciple of the Peach Blossom Sect, a major sect among the heavens, True Monarch Peach Blossom still held considerable prestige among others. At least Ying Jueshen wouldn't easily offend him.

"The armor business? I already discussed it with Brother Delong last time. My Taoyuan Sect will take twenty sets of each grade of unbreakable armor and Yingzhao armor to test their quality first. If they work well, we can discuss it later. Given my relationship with True Person Su, how could my sect not think of your Kaiyuan Merchants when we have business?"

Peach Blossom Spring True Lord smiled and responded with a few words, then suddenly his expression turned serious and he said:

"I've come to see you today not to discuss business, but to discuss matters concerning Fellow Daoist Shao!"

Upon hearing this, Ying Jueshen's expression tightened. He thought to himself that it was better to have told Long earlier that he should have stayed in bed longer to avoid being discovered. But the boy insisted that he was afraid that if he kept it a secret for too long, his daughter would find out and things would get messy. Anyway, the people from the Eastern King Sect had already returned to their own sects or Penglai, so there was no point in him pretending to be sick. So a few days ago, he simply announced that he had taken a miraculous medicine and had recovered from his serious injuries and was no longer in danger.

In retrospect, he was too hasty and people noticed something was wrong.

"Please enlighten me, fellow Daoist. What's wrong with my son-in-law obtaining a dragon?" Ying Jueshen asked, feigning surprise.

"Fellow Daoist Ying, stop pretending. Let me ask you this: Fellow Daoist Shao was not injured on the arena that day. The so-called conflict between the two armors that led to his imprisonment and uncertainty about his life and death simply did not exist."

From the very beginning, Fellow Daoist Shao was determined to devour the survival armor of Fellow Daoist Qiu from the Eastern King Sect. Not only did he gain a fifth-tier armor for free, but Fellow Daoist Shao also reaped considerable benefits from it!

Taoyuan Zhenjun spoke in a low voice, as if he were a swindler who had tricked others into giving away battle armor, afraid that others would hear him.

"Fellow Daoist, do not make false accusations! On the day my son-in-law obtained the dragon, he was beaten to the point of losing all consciousness by Qiu Jing on that arena. Several True Monarchs witnessed this both on and off the stage. My son-in-law was fortunate enough to recover thanks to the miraculous elixirs obtained by True Person Su. However, he was slandered by you. If you do not change your tune and dare to defame my son-in-law, even if you are a disciple of a major sect, my Armored Divine General Temple and the entire world will not let you off the hook. We will demand an explanation!"

Taoyuan Zhenjun spoke softly, but Yingjue Shen's voice grew louder, causing Wei Debao, Yao Guangquan, and the others who had already left the Taolu Temple to turn around and look at him. Upon hearing that it was a Zhenjun from outside who was bullying their old brothers in the far west, they all glared angrily at Taoyuan Zhenjun, regardless of who was right or wrong.

True Monarch Peach Blossom Spring did not want to argue with these rogue cultivators who sided with their relatives and disregarded reason, nor did he want to strain relations with them, so he quickly cupped his hands and smiled apologetically:

"Fellow Daoist Shao is an upright person, and I also said that he would never do such a thing. Especially since Jia Tianxia makes a fortune every day and specializes in making battle armor, how could he be greedy for a fifth-level battle armor?"

But that's what I think. However, Fellow Daoist Zhongze of the Eastern King Sect doesn't believe me. A few days ago, he suddenly sent me a message saying that after their sect's great master learned about this matter, he had done some divination and found out that Fellow Daoist Shao was not harmed or had his lifespan shortened on that arena. On the contrary, he received great fortune and his path to immortality has been smooth sailing ever since.

Therefore, Zhongze Zhenjun was certain that Shao Daoyou had played a trick that day. Logically speaking, even if it was a fifth-tier battle armor, their Dongwang Sect could afford to suffer a loss.

However, Zhongze Zhenjun was furious because Su Zhenren had spoken up for him that day, and he believed that Su Zhenren had colluded with Delong, not only defrauding them of their armor but also of a bunch of spirit stones and other benefits, and even deceiving their feelings.

"If you don't give us an explanation, the Eastern King Sect will come to the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom sooner or later to demand justice!"

Taoyuan Zhenjun explained the situation, clarifying that it was not he who was questioning Delong, but rather the aggrieved party who had asked him to mediate.

With him acting as a mediator, as long as Shao Delong shows sincerity, the Eastern King Sect will accept the matter. After all, the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom is gaining momentum, and they don't want to turn against them.

However, if Shao Delong and the Kaiyuan Immortal Kingdom still treat them like fools and clearly have them cornered, the Dongwang Sect is not afraid to turn against them. Although they want to keep a low profile in the Tianyuan Realm and are therefore quite tolerant, don't forget that they are the kind of people who don't even give face to the three major sects of the Dao lineage in the heavens. They also have a bad temper!
Yingjue Shen's expression was also conflicted at this moment.

He didn't know if Zhongze Zhenjun was bluffing him.

They all asked Master Tong to help cover up this matter by disrupting the heavenly secrets. Is there really a great power within the Eastern King Sect who can deduce it?

However, what he said was indeed similar to Delong's true story. Delong was indeed faking it and had a stroke of luck. From the collision between the two battle armors, the Undying and the Seeking Life, he comprehended a trace of the Four Imperial Dao Patterns and the Dao Patterns of Life and Death.

Originally only having the potential of a Nascent Soul cultivator, he soared to great heights from then on. As long as he cultivated step by step, becoming a Deity or refining into a Void cultivator in the future was not out of the question!
After thinking it over, it seems that obtaining the dragon would indeed bring great benefits. Regardless of whether Zhongze Zhenjun is a fraud or not, it seems reasonable for them to offer some sincere compensation.

I just don't know how much he'll ask for. Although Jia Tianxia has earned some spirit stones over the years, he can't resist asking for an exorbitant amount.

Just as Yingjue Shen hesitated, unsure of how to speak.

Liang Haishun, Wei Debao, and others who were watching the commotion from the sidelines also understood what was going on.

Several people looked at each other.

Everyone knows that what Peach Blossom Monk said is pretty accurate. Shao Delong must be faking it. Otherwise, Su Qing wouldn't have given up so easily that day, and he wouldn't have been so nonchalant when everyone gathered to avenge Delong!

Damn it, it's one thing to impersonate someone else and deceive outsiders, but to even keep it from your own brothers!

After cursing Delong in their hearts, the cultivators, knowing the gravity of the situation, all advised Ying Jue to abandon the divine path:

"Fellow Daoist Ying, if you can fool people with your acting, that's your skill. But since you've been seen through, you should compensate them. The fact that they didn't come knocking on your door is already a favor to you, no, it's a favor to True Master Su!"

“Return that fifth-tier battle armor, and send over ten million spirit stones as a bonus, and the Eastern King Sect will be satisfied.”

"We can't really fall out with them. We're counting on our connections to get to Penglai!"

"Yes, the Abyss Secret Realm is in Penglai. If we go there, we'll need the Eastern King Sect to help us. We absolutely cannot offend them right now!"

"Tie up Delong and make him kneel down and apologize to them!" (End of Chapter)