In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

The sixth level of profound skill!

At this moment, Chonglou's realm was no less than that of Erlang Shen, the True Lord of Heaven. In particular, wielding the divine halberd, he was unstoppable, killing gods and Buddhas alike.

Even so, Chonglou still felt a great threat from the girl.

The girl's cultivation level is at least that of a Great Luo Heavenly Venerable.

Chapter 1020 The Queen Mother bestows a treasure, and Chonglou departs.

"The Goddess Xuan pays her respects to the General. By order of the Empress, she brings you three treasures!"

With a deft movement of the young girl's hands, three treasures appeared before Chonglou:

The three sacred fruits, shaped like pearl stamens, are engraved with an ancient seal script resembling "Huang Zhong" in the center of their bright orange-yellow fruit. These are the five innate spiritual roots – Huang Zhong Li.

A golden battle armor, seemingly similar to the armor worn by Chonglou, but in reality, it was a set of innate spiritual treasures and just an ordinary piece of armor;

A small bottle containing the very item that Chonglou sought—

The elixir of immortality!

Compared to the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir, the Elder's Longevity Elixir is much less useful, having only one function—immortality.

Even so, it is still something that all living beings yearn for.

"The Empress said that Fellow Daoist was originally an old friend. The cause and effect of these three Yellow Plums can be resolved by Fellow Daoist sitting in the Jade Pool Immortal Realm of West Kunlun for a thousand years."

"Chonglou obeys!"

Three yellow plums? Having guarded the Jade Pool for a thousand years?

This is no different from giving it away for free.

However, Chonglou also knew about the relationship between the Queen Mother of the West and the King Father of the East back then. One was yin and the other was yang, and they controlled all the male and female immortals.

If it weren't for the fall of the Eastern King Duke, there would be no need for the Great Heavenly Venerable in the Heavenly Realm now.

Huangzhong plum is different from Renshui flat peach.

Although the Peach Garden is under the jurisdiction of the Queen Mother of the West, it is actually a treasure of the Heavenly Realm, suppressing the Heavenly Realm's fortune. Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan has no need to concern himself with the karma of the Ren Water Peach.

Huangzhongli, on the other hand, is exclusively owned by the Queen Mother of the West and is a supreme treasure used to suppress the Western Kunlun Mountains.

Therefore, if the karmic entanglement is not resolved, it will inevitably hinder Zhang Xiaoshan's cultivation.

The Queen Mother of the West could disregard Zhang Xiaoshan's kindness, but Zhang Xiaoshan had no choice but to remember it, and thus, cause and effect arose.

Putting away the three treasures, Huang Zhongli was naturally a spiritual object used by the original body for Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment.

Moreover, according to legend, the Huangzhong Plum blossoms once every ten thousand years, bears fruit once every ten thousand years, and takes ten thousand years to mature. Eating it can directly elevate one to the rank of Taiyi Sanxian (a high-level immortal).

At this time, Zhang Xiaoshan only needed one to establish his foundation, and the other two were just enough to bestow upon his subordinate spirit officials.

After all, both Wang Chan and Wang Ao have enormous potential.

The golden armor belongs exclusively to Chonglou and is a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, so its value is self-evident.

Only a top-tier figure like the Queen Mother of the West would be so wealthy and generous as to bestow a set of superior innate spiritual treasures upon Zhang Xiaoshan for protection.

The Hunyuan Battle Armor consists of four parts: Hunyuan Golden Armor, Divine Power Armguards (with gloves), Divine Speed ​​Leggings (with boots), and Black Dragon Belt!

Among them, the Hunyuan Golden Armor is primarily for defense and is a superior-grade innate spiritual treasure.

It contains four enchanted magic seals: earth, water, wind, and fire. Not only is its defense comparable to that of a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, but the earth, water, wind, and fire can also evolve into powerful 'domain' supernatural abilities.

The Divine Power Arm Guard, the Divine Speed ​​Leg Guard, and the Black Dragon Belt are all mid-grade innate spiritual treasures.

As their names suggest, they are all enhancement items.

The Black Dragon Belt features a design of two dragons vying for a pearl, which can evolve into two protective black dragons.

Such a powerful spiritual treasure, even after Chonglou refined it slightly, made him wonder if the Queen Mother of the West still harbored feelings for it.

The Queen Mother of the West and the Great Celestial Venerable only have a cooperative relationship, jointly ruling the celestial realm.

In contrast, the relationship between the Eastern King Duke and the Western Queen Mother was almost like that of Daoist partners, which is why the Western Queen Mother bestowed such a precious treasure upon them.

As for guarding the Jade Pool Immortal Realm for a thousand years, or even ten thousand years, countless Great Luo Venerables would be eager to do so.

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"The elixir of immortality?"

The current ruler of the Qin Empire is Ying Xi, and the dynasty has been ruled by twelve wise rulers over three hundred years.

After all, Zhang Xiaoshan was there to keep him in check. As a senior teacher at the Imperial Academy, he held a highly respected position.

Zhang Xiaoshan was involved in the selection and training of every emperor, choosing an outstanding and wise ruler for the people.

Even enlightened rulers are obsessed with immortality.

Chonglou's expedition to Kunlun was launched because the current ruler had received news of the elixir of immortality and sent Chonglou to Kunlun to obtain it.

Their conquests along the way directly annihilated thirty-six kingdoms near Kunlun.

We didn't annihilate them before because there was no value in conquering them.

Even if it were for the purpose of expanding territory, it would be a losing proposition.

Taking advantage of the situation, Chonglou led 30,000 Black Dragon Iron Cavalry to annihilate all the surrounding kingdoms.

"Indeed, it is the elixir of immortality."

However, this medicine only grants immortality; it might not be a good thing for Your Majesty to take it!

With a wave of his hand, Chonglou tossed the elixir of immortality into Ying Xi's hand, which Ying Xi found hard to believe.

"Does this medicine have side effects?"

"No, it's just that Your Majesty lacks the power of immortality; you are still a mortal."

Moreover, the loneliness that comes with immortality and the greed for power mean that even as the ruler of a country, the king will not be able to escape the cycle of life and death in the end!

What's most terrifying isn't the power struggle, but the covetous eyes of those evil sorcerers. They've become almost demonic in their pursuit of the origins of life; if they were to learn of His Majesty's immortality…

Upon hearing this, Ying Xi hesitated for a moment before looking at the porcelain bottle in his hand.

The elixir of immortality he had always longed for seemed to have little effect when placed before him now.

Just as Chonglou said, even after taking the elixir of immortality, he was still a mortal.

At that time, the struggle for power, greed... may lead to things more terrifying than death.

"What good strategies does the Pillar of State have?"

"Abdicate, fake death, and live in seclusion in a paradise!"

Perhaps Your Majesty can live a carefree life in the mortal world; otherwise, being in the palace, the news of Your Majesty's immortality would never be kept secret.

Furthermore, during my time in Kunlun, I encountered the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, who knew of my perfect merits. Therefore, I will leave the Empire to report to the Kunlun Immortal Realm and become a guardian deity protecting it.

Upon hearing this, Ying Xi's expression changed slightly.

First, they were reluctant to give up their wealth and status; second, they were shocked by Chonglou's departure.

It should be noted that Chonglou was the cornerstone of the empire. From the time the empire unified the six kingdoms, he first dominated Dongsheng Shenzhou, then conquered Nanzhanbuzhou in the south, and swept Beiju Luzhou in the north... He had a distinguished military record, and the only thing he didn't manage to conquer was the distant Xiniuhezhou.

Chonglou's loyalty has always been beyond question; otherwise, the empire would have changed hands long ago.

Unexpectedly, Chonglou is now going to Kunlun to become some kind of guardian deity.

"Does the Pillar of State really intend to abandon the Empire?"

All good things must come to an end!

Chonglou has cultivated the Xuanmen's path of protection, and these years of fighting on the battlefield have been valuable experiences. After three hundred years of empire, Chonglou has completed the great task of unifying the Yanhuang people, and it is time for him to depart.

If Your Majesty has any requests, you may go to the temple in West Kunlun and send a message to me.

As long as it does not violate the laws of Heaven, I will do my utmost to the best of my ability.

Upon hearing Chonglou's intention to leave, Yingxi, though reluctant, knew that the overall situation was already decided.

Moreover, Chonglou's prestige in the army meant that even though everyone knew he wouldn't rebel, he was still a major threat to the royal family.

The mutual restraint between Chonglou and the Taixuegong laid the foundation for the two pillars of the state.

As Chonglou departed, Yingxi sensed that the other person from the Imperial Academy would likely also disappear soon.

Chapter 121 Jade Frontier War God Nine Revolutions Demon God Technique

West Kunlun, the entrance to the Jade Pool Wonderland.

Amidst towering mountain cliffs, a magnificent and imposing bronze temple stands guard at the entrance to Yaochi. Thousands of tiered staircases connect the temple, with corridors, suspended staircases, and plazas interspersed throughout. Its imposing presence makes it appear as if it were an ancient temple from afar.

The owner of this castle is none other than Chonglou, the newly appointed God of War of Jade Frontier.

Clad in dazzling golden armor, he sat in the center of the temple, wielding a halberd, looking down upon the world and gazing down upon all living beings.

With his profound skills reaching the sixth level, coupled with a spiritual treasure whose offense and defense are comparable to top-grade innate spiritual treasures, Chonglou's strength is beyond doubt.

And what is the title of the God of War of Jade Frontier?

Chonglou lived in the mortal world for three hundred years, winning every battle and conquering every territory, achieving remarkable feats.

Chonglou plans to establish his own residence in West Kunlun and become a mountain king.

After all, the karma between Huang Zhongli and Hunyuan Jinjia is so deep that, let alone a thousand years, unless the original body is summoned back, Chonglou will continue to guard Kunlun.

This is also why he built the Temple of Eternity.

Chonglou has already made plans to guard this place for a long time, which can be considered a way to settle the karmic debt.

"We pay our respects to the God of War, Jade Frontier!"

West Kunlun is a sacred place where immortals from all three realms pay homage; even beyond Yaochi, it is a blessed land.

Therefore, many carefree immortals and ancient demons are hidden in the Kunlun Mountains.

After Chonglou became the God of War of Jade Frontier, he subdued four Taiyi-level demons in the mountains, making them his temple guardians.

Nine-tailed Fox - White-haired Witch, Crimson-armored Tiger King - Crimson Demon, Three-headed Flood Dragon - Mo Kun, Bluebird - Qing Fang!

These are all descended from ancient divine beasts, and even among demons of the same rank, they are absolutely powerful beings.

In order to subdue these four demons, Chonglou dealt with them with his bare hands without using his divine halberd.

Demons revere power above all else. A golden body at the sixth level of the Xuan Gong (a cultivation technique) is comparable to a Great Luo Immortal in strength, possesses invincible defense, and boasts top-tier supernatural abilities. Then, Chonglou revealed his spiritual treasure—the Hunyuan Golden Armor, a treasure bestowed upon him by the Queen Mother of the West.

Only then did the four demons truly submit to their new leader.

Not only is Chonglou's strength overwhelming, but he also has the Queen Mother of the West as his backer.

Even though there are many powerful demon cultivators in West Kunlun, none of them dare to cause trouble in Yaochi Wonderland, because the Queen Mother of the West is the head of the ancient female immortals, and her strength is no less than that of the Great Heavenly Venerable.

Furthermore, the Jade Pool Wonderland also features the female war goddess Jiutian Xuannv, the mountain-guarding divine beast Lu Wu, and the Ten Heavenly Fairies...

This is another reason why they sought refuge with Chonglou.

Leaning against the big tree is good for the coolness.

If they were to receive a gift from the Queen Mother of the West, a single yellow plum would be worth ten thousand years of arduous cultivation.

In addition, Chonglou's identity is not simple.

To be able to build such a magnificent temple at the entrance of the Jade Pool Wonderland, and to possess Taoist protective divine skills, one must definitely be a direct disciple of the Xuanmen sect.

With golden armor, divine halberd, and profound skills, Chonglou was no ordinary nobody in the Three Realms at this moment.

"Now that you have entered my temple, you are brothers."

There's a saying: "A long road tests a horse's strength, and time reveals a person's true character."

I do not ask you to be completely devoted to the temple now, but since you have entered my temple, you must not easily betray it.

Otherwise, whether you are in heaven or on earth, even if you are far away on Mount Ling, I will still eliminate you completely.

Furthermore, this Nine Revolutions Demon God Technique is a secret transmission of the ancient Heavenly Court's demon race, and only demons who possess the bloodline of ancient divine beasts can cultivate it.

Today I bestow upon you the opportunity to refine your own realm!

"Nine Revolutions Demon God Technique?"

The four demons were all unorthodox cultivators. Although the demon techniques they had discovered were not bad, they were still inferior to the Great Celestial Immortal Technique of the Heavenly Realm, not to mention the Nine Revolutions Demon God Technique of the Ancient Heavenly Court.