The Great Xia Dynasty's Longevity Begins with Connecting to the Swallowed Starry Sky

Chapter 296 Advancement Begins, The Four Beast Kings
Since the unification of the world.

The city in the world of Legend of the Condor Heroes is named Sifang City (Four Directions City).

That is, the east, the west, the south, and the north.

These are some of the most peripheral cities, territories occupied by the sect alliance.

Of course, there are also the Western Regions and overseas.

Across the ocean, there is the mainland.

Guo Jing once went to that place on a large ship and brought back some seeds such as chili peppers and corn.

Standing at the highest point in the city, you can also see the steam trains below constantly transporting and handling passenger traffic.

Huang Rong sighed, "When I was a child on Peach Blossom Island, I never imagined that something like this would happen."

Guo Jing nodded: "Me too. When I was a child, if my master hadn't found my mother, it might have been a luxury for us to even make it to the desert alive."

Perhaps it was a memory of childhood, or perhaps it was a memory of childhood friends.

Guo Jing remained silent for a moment.

When the desert is gone, Torre and the others will all be gone.

When the Great Jin Dynasty was destroyed, Hua Zheng went with it.

He didn't even get to see her one last time.

Huang Rong sighed inwardly. She was a smart woman; how could she not know what Guo Jing was thinking?
Although they are opposing sides.

Although what they did was right, the bond formed when they grew up together can never be completely erased.

All she could do was hold Guo Jing's hand and give him strength.

Guo Jing perhaps sensed Huang Rong's support, and turned around with a smile: "With you and the children by my side, I won't overthink it."

Yes, they have three children.

The eldest sister, Guo Fu, was so unruly that even her master refused to accept her.

Things have only gotten slightly better in recent years, and that's only because Guo Jing is keeping an eye on us.

Huang Rong knew that spoiling her child was wrong, but she could never help herself when she saw her daughter.

That's her eldest daughter.

The second son, Guo Polu, had a good personality, but he was somewhat dull-witted.

He is different from Guo Jing.

Guo Jing was wise in appearance but foolish in reality, while Guo Polu was genuinely a bit dull-witted.

Learning any martial art is very slow.

Even Huang Rong couldn't do anything about it.

Fortunately, his master didn't mind and brought Guo Polu to the Quanzhen Sect as well, and he even got him into the research institute.

"I wonder how Po Lu is doing now," Huang Rong said with some concern.

Tomorrow is the day of the otherworldly invasion that Master foretold.

Therefore, cities like Sifangcheng were constantly relocating their populations.

Actually, not moving it isn't impossible, but the otherworldly invasion is going to last for who knows how long.

The fields outside the city are probably not so easy to hold onto.

The Quanzhen Sect also allowed its followers to choose for themselves. If they wanted to move, they could use the steam-powered vehicles for free, bringing their families and belongings to be transported to the central city.

Guo Jing squeezed Huang Rong's hand to comfort her: "Don't worry, Master also said that he has set up the ritual and communicated with the Heavenly Dao. The entrances to the otherworldly invasion that belong to our Central Plains will be placed in the Four Directions City. With the Four Directions Grotto-Heavens protecting it, we don't need to worry."

Based on the area, there will be many fusion channels for interdimensional invasion, or rather, fusion of two worlds.

Qin Hao naturally wouldn't allow the passage to be opened anywhere.

The four passages belonging to the Central Plains were conveniently located in the Four Directions City.

Having occupied the four corners of the grotto, one must naturally assume certain responsibilities.

As for the Central Qilin Grotto, Qin Hao couldn't allow a passage to open there from the very beginning.

When it comes to war, logistics are still crucial.

The Central Plains are a major granary and a crucial condition for our territory to be defended.

These martial artists are very skilled in combat; they can even hold off a large enemy army.

But at the same time, they also eat a lot.

If there isn't enough food, then there's no need to fight.

Qin Hao could certainly provide food for everyone in this world on his own.

But as the heavens move with strength, so should a gentleman constantly strive for self-improvement.

If you don't work hard and just rely on others for handouts, you won't last long.

This was also a decision made unanimously by Guo Jing and others.

It has already been approved at the meeting of the five great philanthropists.

Guo Jing said with some concern, "We're alright in Dongfang City, with you, me, and my father-in-law. My mother-in-law's healing skills are also excellent, and she can bring a medical team to help. I wonder what will happen to Guo'er."

With Qin Hao's involvement, Yang Kang did not grow up in the Sixth Prince's Mansion in the Jin Dynasty.

Although Yang Kang and Guo Jing had some misunderstandings at the beginning, Yang Kang did not betray his country later on.

They are still very good brothers.

Yang Guo was taken in as a disciple by Qin Hao, who then allowed him to inherit the Western White Tiger Grotto.

Guo Jing was simply happy for him and had no feelings of unfairness.

Moreover, Guo Xiang had already received Qin Hao's promise.

In the future, a secret realm will be opened for her in Mount Emei to nurture her slowly, so that she can eventually advance to the level of a grotto-heaven realm.

Even Huang Rong couldn't say anything about this.

Didn't her parents also obtain a grotto-heaven, one of the Five Colors and Five Directions Grotto-Heavens?

Moreover, Qin Hao had asked the couple if they wanted, and offered to find them a famous mountain or sacred site in this realm and build them a secret realm.

Guo Jing didn't really want it, and Huang Rong, following her husband's lead, also refused.

The grotto is nice, but it can't just be left unattended.

It also needs to be maintained, which requires a lot of manpower.

Originally, Peach Blossom Island didn't have that many people, but because the cave was to operate smoothly, it needed a lot of manpower.

Even the father, who always preferred peace and quiet, had to take on many disciples and even invited back several senior brothers and sisters who had been expelled from the sect.

The same applies to the Black Wind Duo.

However, the Black Wind Duo were imprisoned in the cellar at this time and needed to kill more than a thousand Grandmaster-level monsters in this battle against the otherworldly invasion in order to be pardoned.

This was because Master gave Peach Blossom Island a solution out of consideration for them.

Otherwise, the Black Wind Duo's actions warrant immediate execution.

Thinking of her senior brothers, Huang Rong thought, "Fortunately, Master has the Black Jade Bone-Mending Ointment, and now everything is the same as before."

Moreover, even after breaking his leg, he did not give up his cultivation, and his internal strength increased greatly, making him a master of the innate level.

He's not far from reaching the peak of the Innate Realm.

"Don't worry, Yang Kang and Sister Mu are over there. There's also the crazy Ouyang Feng. Although he's not rational, he's always treated Yang Guo like a son, hasn't he? He'll help. Besides, there's the Ancient Tomb Sect."

Thinking of the Ancient Tomb Sect, Guo Jing nodded.

After the Ancient Tomb Sect moved away from Zhongnan Mountain, Qin Hao created a Peach Garden Secret Realm for them near the White Tiger Cave in the West, which was second only to the Five Colors and Five Directions Cave.

It's even better than naturally formed secret realms like Longhu Mountain.

Lin Chaoying's maid has also been promoted to Grandmaster, Xiaolongnu is also a Grandmaster, and Yang Guo himself is as well.

Yang Kang and Mu Nianci were slightly inferior, but they were also at the level of innate grandmasters.

There are also rumors that Li Mochou, who was betrayed by Lu Zhanyuan, who had some connection with Master Yideng, saw through the vanity of the world and actually cultivated the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra and forged her own path.

He has now advanced to the rank of Grandmaster.

In addition, although Ouyang Feng is crazy, he is still a grandmaster-level figure.

I think we should be able to hold on to it.

Besides, there are also the Four Directions Army.

As for the north, there's no need to worry.

Not to mention that the Quanzhen Sect had a protectorate army, numbering over 40,000, all of whom were at least second-rate.

When the army forms a magic array, even a grandmaster would have to avoid its sharp edge when they combine their strength.

There are also many masters from the Quanzhen Sect.

Zhou Botong and Ying Gu were both grandmasters.

Ma Yu has also advanced to the Grandmaster level, and Qiu Chuji followed closely behind, having also been promoted.

The other seven disciples of Quanzhen were all at the peak of the Innate Grandmaster level.

Most importantly, the Quanzhen Sect guards the north, and their most powerful immortal, their master Qin Hao, is also there.

Thinking of their master, they were no longer worried.

"Don't worry, compared to us, I actually think the weakest is Master Yideng's side."

In the south, there are many Buddhist temples, with Master Yideng's Dali being the most prominent example.

Huang Rong comforted him, saying, "Don't worry, Master Yideng is also a grandmaster-level expert."

In addition to numerous Buddhist temples, Shaolin Temple is divided into North and South, each with its own strong figures who have forged their own paths.

While there are few Grandmaster-level figures, there are quite a few Master-level experts.

Qin Hao created the Five-Colored Five-Directional Grotto Heaven, and he gave away all the good stuff.

Using the images of the Five Divine Beasts as a visualization guide, skilled practitioners can experience a significant improvement and a powerful boost in wisdom after visualization.

If the sparks of wisdom collide, they might just forge their own path and ascend to the level of Grandmaster.

If you can't forge your own path, then you can directly follow the path of the Five Divine Beasts.

Reaching the fourth realm is not a problem.

Yes, there are still issues with the world's upper limit.

Their small world is not yet capable of breaking through the void or ascending.

Only by advancing to the Lesser Thousand Worlds is this possible.

When the small world breaks through the void and ascends, the outcome is not so good.

A martial artist who is too weak cannot even withstand the spatial ripples caused by the shattering of the void; their physical body will shatter directly.

"That's true. The Eighteen Bronze Men Formation of Shaolin is also very powerful, as is the Vajra Subduing Demon Formation."

"Don't worry, other grotto-heavens will also send experts to provide support. Didn't Wudang take on the support mission from the south?"

As Huang Rong spoke, her expression became somewhat strange.

There's no way around it; the founder of Wudang was their junior brother, so they really are.

But outsiders don't really know that.

In their view, Zhang Sanfeng of Wudang was driven out of Shaolin.

Now he has founded his own sect, which is almost on par with Master Yideng's Southern Vermilion Bird Grotto.

Shaolin Temple almost declined.

If it weren't for the Nine Yang Divine Skill sent back by Jueyuan, it wouldn't even be able to catch up.

Of course, Guo Jing and Huang Rong are real; the foundation of Wudang is incomparable to that of Shaolin Temple.

Their comprehension was unmatched by that junior brother.

A branch of the Quanzhen School, and one of Qin Hao's temporary palaces.

"The reputation of the Seven Heroes of Wudang has become increasingly prominent in recent years."

The Skynet system is becoming increasingly sophisticated, but the law enforcement officers are still not directly exposed.

Qin Hao intentionally issued tasks so that these people could take on tasks and earn points.

This is to promote world development and enhance the strength of those below.

If the world is to advance, the talents of this world are indispensable.

Qin Hao didn't want to simply pile up talent using resources.

The world is not isolated; it can also encounter dangers.

Qin Hao isn't a nanny who always has to lend a hand.

"Brother Jing, let's go back and rest first. We're going to be promoted tomorrow, and there will be a lot of trouble then. We need to keep our energy up so we can handle these things well."

"it is good."

Meanwhile, the same was true in other places. In the central Qilin Cave Heaven, Hong Qigong also dispatched troops and generals, sending some of the Beggar Clan's masters to various places to prepare for the protection of this realm.

In addition, it is also necessary to send people to guard other parts of the Central Plains.

An invasion from another world—this is an external enemy.

However, inevitably, at such times, there will always be some people with ulterior motives who want to take advantage of the situation.

At this time, it is necessary for people like them to go out and provide rescue and suppress these people with ulterior motives.

There are some bad people in the Beggars' Sect, although some have been caught in recent years because of the Skynet system.

But some have also been lurking.

It's not that Qin Hao is unwilling to take direct action.

This is an internal matter for the Beggars' Sect, and Qin Hao couldn't possibly create a world entirely on his own.

It still requires the participation of people in this world to some extent.

So unless it's out of necessity, or it's too obvious.

Qin Hao will not take direct action.

Of course, if someone is truly wicked, they cannot escape punishment.

In addition, there are many people who have filed reports under their real names, so the overall atmosphere is still acceptable.

But some people still harbor malice in their hearts.

It will only erupt when necessary.

These are the people that Hong Qigong needs to be wary of.

Qin Hao gave them considerable autonomy.

"With the world advancing, we should all unite as one. So those who have received the mission, set off immediately. The steam train will take you there quickly."

Of course, some elders asked, "Chief, we can indeed help."

But are we all helping for free?

Hong Qigong looked over and found that it was a seven-bag elder, and there were quite a few others who had the same idea.

People are not killed for their own sake.

Human nature is inherently selfish; it's impossible for everyone to be selfless.

Although Guo Jing was selfless, he would occasionally have some selfish thoughts when it came to his own children.

Hong Qigong said, "At the meeting of the Five Great Benefactors, when choosing the four passages, we gained a huge advantage. If it's about resisting the outside world, we're unwilling to take action. Do you really think this is the only time the otherworldly invasion will happen? Won't new passages appear in the future? If others don't come to help, can our Beggars' Sect withstand it all by ourselves?"

Don't you understand the principle of "if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold"?
A bunch of idiots.

They only see what is in their own interest.

This is the compensation that the Beggars' Sect had to make when choosing Sifang City as the passage for interdimensional invasion at the meeting of the Five Great Benefactors.

Otherwise, this time, the Central Qilin Grotto might have been used as a passage for invasion.

At that point, will they need help from others?
The Seven-Bag Elder shut his mouth.

He wasn't unaware of these things; he just subconsciously wanted some benefits.

Hong Qigong looked at him and said, "Besides, do you think that going to support various places will only result in giving and no receiving?"

idiot!

Before they could speak, Hong Qigong said, "Martial arts training consumes a lot of resources."

An invasion from another world is a great calamity.

But it was also a matter of chance.

Opportunity?

The others hadn't figured it out yet.

Hong Qigong cursed inwardly again, "Fool."

Fortunately, the Beggars' Sect was not the main force behind this invasion.

Otherwise, without the support of other grotto-heavens, the Beggars' Sect would probably have immediately fallen apart.

He also needs to properly reorganize the Beggars' Sect.

"Think about those strange beasts themselves. Once we kill them, we can take them to the municipality to exchange for points, money, or even accumulate merit. In the future, we can obtain more inheritances."

They weren't really stupid; they were just blinded by their own interests.

That seems to be true.

An invasion from another world has forced them to defend against those strange beasts; this is a calamity.

However, if they can withstand the pressure, these strange beasts themselves can also be a resource.

The other four great grotto-heavens actively took on this responsibility for some reason as well.

They were confident that they could shoulder the heavy responsibility and withstand the pressure.

Then they will reap huge benefits.

"Then aren't we at a loss?" another three-bag elder asked.

Hong Qigong's face was grim: "Where's your face? Don't you even consider that if you open a passage here, with the strength of the Beggars' Sect, could you withstand the first wave of attacks?"

If we can't stop the first wave of attacks, we'll need other grotto-heavens to come and support us.

They lost all face.

Moreover, if the cave were to be invaded by alien beasts, they could use the cave's natural advantages to fight back against them.

But they must also bear the blow to Dongtian.

Then the gain outweighs the loss.

The resources from those exotic beasts are nothing compared to the cave itself.

These Beggars' Sect warriors still have too narrow a vision.

It seems that even the beggars in the Beggars' Sect need to study.

In recent years, under the rule of the Quanzhen School, education has been popularized among the entire population.

But in other places, the specifics are determined by each individual grotto.

Master Yideng of the Southern Vermilion Bird Grotto chose to expand education.

Although not for the entire population, education for boys has been largely popularized.

Only the Beggars of the Beggars' Sect didn't think so.

Looking back now, it seems we still came out on the losing end.

"I have decided that one-third of the resources obtained from this aid mission will be used to promote education in our Central Qilin Grotto-heaven, not just for boys, but for girls as well."

what?
Originally, the profits gained from supporting other places would belong to them.

Now, we're going to allocate another third of it to universal education?

"Boss, we are just a bunch of beggars."

"Where are there any beggars left? Our Beggars' Sect's mission is to help all beggars in the world, but the Immortal once said something good. When our lives improve and the world is at peace, everyone will have clothes to wear and food to eat. What need is there for beggars then? In the future, we will all be the Clean Clothes Faction, and the Dirty Clothes Faction will no longer be necessary. We will be self-reliant and will not need charity from others."

The greatest motivation for the Beggars' Sect is that there are no beggars in the world.

In this respect, they need to learn from the Quanzhen School.

They haven't yet achieved such a good welfare system.

But we must still try our best.

"Alright, think about how you got your power and status. Let's not talk about that anymore. I will push the councilors of the Central Qilin Cave Heaven to confirm this universal education regulation through legislation."

Since Hong Qigong had said that, there was nothing the others could do.

This is the right of the lord of the grotto-heaven.

In the Vermilion Bird Grotto in the south, Master Yideng and a group of other masters held a meeting.

"Master Yideng, is Wudang our only ally in this interdimensional invasion?"

A Shaolin monk asked.

They actually wanted the support of the Quanzhen Sect, which was the most powerful sect in the world.

There is also a banished immortal.

Moreover, the Quanzhen Sect has many masters and a protective army.

This is something they cannot compare to.

Master Yideng nodded; he certainly understood what Shaolin meant.

Zhang Sanfeng was formerly known as Zhang Junbao. He was a Shaolin outcast who abandoned Buddhism for Taoism, thus disgracing Shaolin.

It's hard to say what was right and wrong back then.

If Jueyuan hadn't returned the Nine Yang Divine Skill, it might have fallen into decline.

Zhang Junbao only observed and learned martial arts; he did not actually steal any secret manuals.

In addition, problems arose among the Shaolin monks, forcing Jueyuan and Zhang Sanfeng to leave.

Otherwise, Shaolin might have produced several more grandmasters.

At least Jueyuan and Zhang Sanfeng were, and both of them were among the best of the grandmasters.

Besides, the Seven Heroes of Wudang might also be the Seven Heroes of Shaolin.

Each of them is a master of innate level.

"Alright, everyone, there's no need to worry. These past few days, I dreamt of entering the Western Pure Land and received the Western Great Law, as well as the creation method of the Eight Treasures Merit Pool. I've already transformed the lotus pond in the cave into the Eight Treasures Merit Pool. You can all take some water from the pool. This water can heal injuries and also be used to refine elixirs. By the way, I've optimized the recipe for the Lesser Rejuvenation Pill, so please bring some with you."

With the Eight Treasures Merit Pool, adding water to the pool makes the Lesser Rejuvenation Pill's effects comparable to the Greater Rejuvenation Pill of the past.

With the advancement of the world today, the quantity of various precious medicines has increased dramatically.

Small Rejuvenation Pills are now readily available in large quantities.

The monks from Shaolin and other temples finally smiled.

He then hurriedly inquired about the Western Pure Land.

If they could also inherit the traditions of the Western Pure Land, could they also obtain a grotto-heaven?
Shaolin was the center of the past.

They don't want to be marginalized either.

Why did Dali, such a small place, catch the eye of that banished immortal and become the center of Buddhism?
And if it's less, it will have to return to the center of the world.

"Everyone, it's getting late. Let's take a short rest. I have a feeling that the interdimensional invasion is about to begin."

Before long, the nascent five-colored, five-directional grotto-heavens all trembled.

At this moment, the secret realm was completely completed.

In addition, there are other natural wonders in various places that provide resources for the advancement of this realm.

At this moment, the world begins to advance.

Qin Hao opened his eyes and saw Ma Yu looking up.

"Junior Uncle, has it begun?"

The other members of the Seven Masters of Quanzhen were also there.

Zhou Botong and Ying Gu also came here.

At this time, although they haven't gotten pregnant again, their relationship is very good.

Qin Hao nodded: "It has already begun, and the Five-Colored Five-Directional Grotto-Heavens have been further improved. There have also been some additions to the laws governing the world."

In his eyes, the reality of the world is constantly being revealed, collided, and restored.

This gave him a deeper understanding of the principles of advancement in the world.

Furthermore, the path of innate gods and demons is also constantly being improved.

At this moment, within the Qianyang Realm, inside Ao Hong's seven-colored dragon avatar, the blessed land was also continuously being perfected.

He was only one step away from ascending to immortality.

"I didn't expect there would be such benefits."

This was something Qin Hao hadn't initially thought of, but he noticed it later and deliberately did it this way.

"Ow."

“戾”.

"Roar."

"Om."

Four enormous voices, seemingly from nowhere, resounded throughout the city.

Those who remained behind all had drastic changes in expression.

"Don't worry, the passage is not yet complete. However, the other side has four great beast kings, and they will probably arrive as soon as possible. All the lords of the various grotto-heavens, prepare yourselves."

(End of this chapter)