This is a cultivation game, but the operation is bad

Although Mo Liqing was dealt a heavy blow by Jiang Liu, he was still an illusion of one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Heavenly Court, so he would not be defeated so easily.

"You're at the late Nascent Soul stage, yet you possess the combat power to fight against opponents of higher realms. The magic treasures you carry are no ordinary objects; they also possess an extremely strong suppressive force between immortals and demons. You do have the qualifications to make me use my true abilities."

Mo Liqing's voice remained cold, but with a hint of solemnity. He slowly raised his hand, the Qingyun Sword spinning in his palm, the sharp sound of the blade cutting through the air breaking the silence.

"I, the Heavenly King, have guarded the gates of the Heavenly Court for countless years. No one has ever been able to withstand a full-force attack so easily during the trials. Today, I will show you the true power of the Four Heavenly Kings. Only those who can last until the end are qualified to covet the throne of the Heavenly King!"

Jiang Liu stood still, gripping the Righteous Qi Sword. He raised an eyebrow at Mo Liqing, a smile playing on his lips, and said calmly, "Senior, don't give up when you're exhausted and disgrace the Heavenly King."

"Insanity!"

Mo Liqing snorted coldly, his eyes suddenly sharpened, his immortal energy surged wildly, and he plunged the Qingyun Sword into the stone slab beneath his feet.

"Azure Cloud Sword Domain: Ten Thousand Swords Prison!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire Sword Tomb space trembled violently. Countless broken immortal swords burst forth from the ground and stone walls, their blades enveloped in dense azure immortal energy, their tips all pointing at Jiang Liu!
A dense array of sword shadows intertwined to form a giant net, descending from above.

Wherever the sword net passed, the air was sliced ​​and cracked, and subtle ripples appeared in the space. The ancient sword array runes on the ground lit up, continuously supplying the sword net with immortal power, making the sword net's aura increasingly terrifying.

"That's pretty good? Holy crap, that's impressive!"

Jiang Liu chuckled, but just as he was about to break the sword formation, his expression suddenly changed drastically.

A dense barrage of sword shadows slashed across his body, and before he could even react, his health was almost gone!
The indestructible body of heaven and earth, resurrected!

Holy crap, a life gone!

"Three Elements Flying Immortal Sword!"

"Ten Directions Suppressing Fist!"

Jiang Liu's expression changed drastically. He no longer dared to underestimate Mo Liqing's illusion, nor did he dare to let the sword formation continue.

He quickly unleashed two powerful attacks, one with a sword and the other with a punch!
Break through the Azure Cloud Sword Domain!
Mo Liqing's pupils shrank suddenly, his face filled with disbelief. Although the Azure Cloud Sword Domain was an entry-level immortal technique, even a Mahayana cultivator would have to dodge it in a sorry state, yet Jiang Liu could break through it so easily.

This kid is extraordinary!

Mo Liqing gritted his teeth, his immortal aura surged once more, and he suddenly drew out the Qingyun Sword, the sword's body condensing into a small vortex of mist.

"Sword Tide Devours the Heavens!"

The sky is falling!
The most loyal watchdog of Heaven possesses the magic of Devouring Heaven!
Has the Heavenly Court fallen into such a precarious state?
As the low shout fell, the surrounding suspended broken swords trembled violently, and countless sword shadows gathered in mid-air, transforming into a blue sword tide tens of feet high, which crushed towards the river with a world-destroying force!

Each broken sword in the sword tide was wrapped in a fierce killing intent. The broken sword fragments along the way were swept into it and instantly shredded into dust. The air was compressed to the point of near solidification, making it difficult to breathe.

"So powerful, another area-of-effect attack!"

Jiang Liu frowned. The defensive effects of the Undying Body and the Righteous Qi Sword protected him, but they shattered in an instant!
Mo Liqing didn't use Taoist magic, but immortal magic!

This is not the immortal technique of ordinary mortal cultivators, but the immortal technique of the Heavenly Court!

So strong!

The defense crumbled instantly, and before Jiang Liu could even retaliate, he had no chance to fight back!

Health is almost gone!
Another life gone!
This time, the anniversary title is doomed!
But it doesn't matter, he may not have much else, but he's incredibly lucky!

"Wrath of the Thunder Tribulation!"

After reviving on the spot, Jiang Liu raised his hand and unleashed the ultimate move of the Thunder Immortal!
The wrath of the lightning tribulation will shatter the heavens!
You, Mo Liqing, are at best a gatekeeper, but I have the protection of the Eight Righteous Thunders!
What can you do to me!
boom!
With a deafening roar, the azure sword tide was cleaved into fragments by the heavenly lightning tribulation, and countless broken swords scattered and vanished as azure light.

Jiang Liu didn't move, but merely flicked the fine shavings off his sword, saying in a relaxed tone, "Mo Liqing, show me some real skill."

"You're arrogant!"

Mo Liqing roared, frantically pouring his immortal energy into the Qingyun Sword, making the sword's light even more dazzling, and causing faint blue ripples to spread in the surrounding space.

"Azure Netherworld Breaking Slash!"

Unleash your ultimate moves!

As soon as he finished speaking, Mo Liqing swung his sword fiercely, and a cyan sword aura thousands of meters long burst forth from the blade, condensing into a huge sword shadow that slashed down at Jiang Liu with the power to tear through space!

This sword strike was several times more powerful than the previous one; wherever the sword energy passed, black cracks were torn in the space!
This time, Jiang Liu didn't even try to block him.

His immortal techniques are invincible; he's already been instantly killed twice, so a third time won't make a difference.

Break through the boundary and strike!

Health instantly depleted!
Another life lost!

This time, it's the Phoenix Sword Master who's dead!
After being resurrected, it was Jiang Liu's turn to make a move!
"Divine Thunder Punishment!"

Jiang Liu shouted loudly, and several phantom images of the Thunder Gods appeared in the space, their gazes fixed intently on Mo Liqing.

Hey bro, what's wrong with you? Why are you attacking our Thunder Department's big spender?
Xiaoqing, you have already chosen your own path to death!

A barrage of divine lightning struck down!

Mo Liqing was bathed in divine lightning, completely dumbfounded!
"No! They're on our side!"

Thunder God: Who's on your side?
After a beating of lightning, Mo Liqing's chest armor shattered completely, his blue lining stained with immortal blood, his face as pale as paper, and his immortal energy was more than half depleted, leaving him noticeably weak.

"You can still hold on?"

Mo Liqing stared intently at Jiang Liu, his eyes filled with shock and resentment. He hadn't expected that three immortal techniques still wouldn't be enough to defeat his opponent.

"It seems I really can't defeat you without using my ultimate move, Immortal Slayer Sword!"

Mo Liqing bit his tongue hard, spitting a mouthful of blood onto the Qingyun Sword. The sword instantly burst forth with a cyan-gold interwoven light. He held the sword with both hands and slowly raised it. The cyan-gold light condensed into a huge sword shadow and slowly slashed down at Jiang Liu!
The moment the sword shadow fell, Jiang Liu felt as if the space around him was completely locked, and even breathing became difficult.

Just how many magical arts does he have?

Jiang Liu remained unmoved and lost another life.

This time, it's the Seven-Colored Supreme Primordial Spirit!
Resurrected on the spot!

"Three Elements Flying Immortal Sword!"

"Ten Directions Suppressing Fist!"

"Raging Thunder!"

He immediately unleashed three powerful attacks, causing Mo Liqing to scream in pain!

"Very good, this Immortal King has not suffered such a serious injury in a long time."

Mo Liqing spat out a mouthful of blood, then another, and then yet another.

An illusion is just an illusion. After performing the four magic spells, he was almost exhausted.

But he can hold on a little longer!
"This is my final move. If you can withstand it, I, the Heavenly King, will acknowledge you!"

"Heavenly King's Annihilation Sword!"

Mo Liqing roared, and the Azure Cloud Sword burst forth with a world-destroying azure-gold light. The sword shadow expanded to a height of ten thousand feet, and the surrounding space completely collapsed to form a black hole. The broken sword and energy were completely swallowed up, and even light could not escape. The space of the sword tomb was teetering on the brink of collapse, as if it would shatter in the next second!
What a terrifying sword strike!
Am I even alive?
Jiang Liu's expression changed slightly. After thinking about it carefully, he felt that there might still be something else.

No, wait, what if it doesn't?
"Golden Dragon Bloodline!"

Better safe than sorry. Jiang Liu unleashed his Golden Dragon Bloodline, transforming into a Divine Golden Dragon, and began to have an invincible effect!
The Heavenly King's Annihilation Sword strikes down!
Jiang Jinlong is invincible!
"you!"

Upon seeing Jiang Liu transform into a golden dragon, Mo Liqing was filled with astonishment: "You're actually a dragon!"

"Wait, there's a misunderstanding. Can you please not tell your parents?"

Mo Liqing, unable to afford to offend the dragon clan, hurriedly explained.

"You attacked me with five immortal techniques, go explain that to the Dragon King!"

Jiang Liu sneered and slashed with his sword again!
"Three Elements Flying Immortal Sword!"

Mo Liqing's illusion shattered!
"I, the Heavenly King, acknowledge you! Ascend quickly, young man! I will take you on a tour of the Heavenly River!" Mo Liqing laughed twice, and the phantom gradually dissipated.

[Congratulations to player Jiang Liu for defeating Mo Liqing's phantom and completing the second stage of the Four Heavenly Kings Trial]

"Phew, it's finally over."

Jiang Liu let out a long sigh of relief, then turned to look at the other Heavenly King Platforms, where General Yang and the other two were still locked in fierce combat.

No way, no way, there can't be anyone who can't even beat the phantoms of the Four Heavenly Kings, right?
Jiang Liu rested for a long time, and only heard the system notification when the second phase was about to end.

[The second phase of the Four Heavenly Kings Trial has ended. Players who have passed the trial will be teleported to the third phase assessment venue—the Heavenly Official's Hall—in 10 seconds. Please prepare.]

it is finally over!
Jiang Liu glanced at the other three Heavenly King Platforms and found that everyone was there, even the weakest one, Nangong Wentian, had defeated the Heavenly King Illusion.

Come to think of it, even the weakest Nangong Wentian is a player from the second server, with countless limited-time pool items, so defeating a phantom should be a piece of cake.

[Teleportation to the Heavenly Official's Palace has begun]

There was a flash of light and shadow.

Jiang Liu felt weightless for a moment, and when he opened his eyes again, he was in a magnificent hall.

The main hall is built of golden jade, with crystal chandeliers overhead emitting a soft golden light, and the surrounding walls are carved with intricate immortal patterns, exuding a rich Taoist atmosphere.

On the golden throne on the high platform directly in front sat a celestial official dressed in golden robes. His face was majestic, his eyes were sharp as an eagle, and the faint celestial power around him inspired awe in those around him.

Jiang Liu, General Yang, and Ye Longying entered at the same time. The three exchanged glances, each seeing curiosity and anticipation in the other's eyes.

A moment later, Nangong Wentian was also teleported over. He was pale and had many injuries, clearly having barely defeated Mo Lihai, and his aura was not yet stable.

The Heavenly Official on the high platform slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the four people. His majestic voice echoed in the hall: "Congratulations to the four of you for passing the second stage of the trial and arriving at the Heavenly Official Assessment."

"This celestial official is in charge of the Ministry of Personnel of the Heavenly Court and is responsible for the final assessment of the positions of the Four Heavenly Kings. Those who wish to assume the positions must pass this celestial official's assessment. Those who pass the assessment can directly assume the positions after ascension and enjoy the Heavenly Court's salary and privileges."

Stop talking nonsense and start transferring the money.

The Heavenly Official smiled faintly, his tone still authoritative: "The rules for this assessment are simple. The positions of the Four Heavenly Kings are divided into four levels, each with different privileges and benefits. You can choose according to your own financial resources. Simply pay the corresponding spirit stones to pass the assessment; no other tests are required."

Jiang Liu: “.”

Yoru Oboro Sakura: "."

General Yang: "."

Nangong Wentian: "."

Seriously, I need to transfer money!
Jiang Liu's face darkened. Just as he had guessed, the Heavenly Court's assessment was not a simple trial, but was related to spirit stones.

He quietly opened his backpack to check. He had earned 3.26 million spirit stones in three days of farming the Nine-Layer Demon Realm. That should be enough, right?
General Yang and Ye Longying secretly calculated the number of spirit stones and breathed a sigh of relief. Only Nangong Wentian looked uneasy. He had less than 1 million spirit stones left in his backpack and was filled with anxiety.

As soon as he finished speaking, the Heavenly Official raised his hand and waved it. Four golden light screens appeared in front of the four people, clearly indicating the spirit stones, privileges, and benefits required for the four levels of Heavenly King positions.

[The Rank of a Fourth-Class Heavenly King]

[Required Spirit Stones: Free (Battle of Tianwang Mountain, Jiang Liu)]

[Permissions: After ascension, you will be stationed at the side gate of the South Heavenly Gate, patrolling for ten hours daily. You have no authority to deploy troops independently and must absolutely obey orders from superiors.]

[Benefits: Annual stipend of 10 million spirit stones, 1000 Human Immortal-level items, and 1 Earth Immortal-level items]

[Centennial Incentive: Celestial Rank Item x1]

[Third-Rank Heavenly King]

[Required Spirit Stones: 20 billion]

[Permissions: After ascension, you will guard one side of the main gate of the South Heavenly Gate, patrolling for five hours daily. You can mobilize 100 heavenly soldiers and have basic autonomy in decision-making.]

[Benefits: Annual stipend of 30 million spirit stones, 3000 Human Immortal-level items, and 10 Earth Immortal-level items]

[Centennial Incentive: Celestial Rank Item x5]

[Second-Rank Heavenly King]

[Required Spirit Stones: 50 billion]

[Permissions: After ascension, you will guard the main gate of the South Heavenly Gate, patrolling for two hours daily. You can mobilize 5000 heavenly soldiers and 10 heavenly generals, possessing a high degree of autonomy in decision-making and the ability to participate in low-level council meetings of the Heavenly Court.]

[Benefits: Annual stipend of 50 million spirit stones, 5000 Human Immortal-level items, 20 Earth Immortal-level items, and 10 Celestial Immortal-level items]

[Centennial Incentive: Golden Immortal Rank Item x1]

[First-Class Heavenly King Position]

[Required Spirit Stones: 100 billion]

[Permissions: After ascension, you are no longer required to guard the South Heavenly Gate and can freely enter and exit all areas of the Heavenly Court (except for forbidden areas). You can mobilize 100000 Heavenly Soldiers and 50 Heavenly Generals, possess extremely high autonomy in decision-making, and can participate in the core council of the Heavenly Court.]

[Benefits: Annual stipend of 100 million spirit stones, 1 Human Immortal-level items, 30 Earth Immortal-level items, and 15 Celestial Immortal-level items]

[Centennial Incentive: Golden Immortal Rank Item x3]

Upon seeing the information displayed on the screen, the four people reacted with varying expressions: shock and helplessness.

The cheapest one they won was a fourth-class Heavenly King!

free!

But they have to patrol for ten hours every day!
That's a fucking 20 hours!
Then let's just live like parasites!
The prices of other levels of immortal positions were also extremely high, which caused the others' expressions to change drastically.

I don't have enough money in my pocket!

Third prize: 20 billion; second prize: 50 billion; first prize: 100 billion.

How many years would it take to earn that back?
Upon seeing the price, Ye Longying and General Yang immediately began transferring funds among guild members.

No matter how many years it takes, we must win the title of First-Class Heavenly King!
Oh, by the way.

Ye Longying is a player of the Demonic Path, and what she sees is not the Heavenly King position, but the Guardian of the Underworld.

But it makes no difference, isn't the underworld also under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court?
Even if I don't ascend to immortality, I still have to work.

Ye Longying and General Yang went to contact sect members to raise money, while Nangong Wentian's face turned pale instantly and his legs went weak.

One billion spiritual stones!
This is... this is going to kill me!

"Sell! Sell like crazy!"

Nangong Wentian gritted his teeth and contacted the major groups again, offering to sell another 10% of his shares!
I'm going to be a first-class Heavenly King!

My shares have appreciated in value!

Come buy me!

"Ha, a mere 100 billion spirit stones, and they still have to raise the money?"

Jiang Liu watched General Yang and Ye Longying busily working with their heads down, and couldn't help but look disdainful.

He lightly tapped the screen with his finger.

0.08% off, let me see your limit!

[Spend 100 billion spirit stones to purchase the position of First-Class Heavenly King?]

【Yes】

[Your current spirit stone count is 314054125. Insufficient spirit stones. Purchase failed.]

Jiang Liu: "??????" (End of Chapter)