Rebirth of the willow tree, creating the strongest tribe in the ages

Chapter 858: The Selection of the Eastern Ghost Emperor

Jiang Huai appears.

Very peaceful, like a casual passerby, walking slowly from the end of the world.

As he appeared, everyone present stood up subconsciously.

For the villagers of Liu Village, Jiang Huai, the lord of Liu Village, has long become a symbol of faith. Naturally, they dare not neglect him, and everything they do comes from the heart.

As for the kings from the outside world, no matter if it was from the heart or not, the Lord of Liu Village is now recognized as the number one in the universe, and his real strength is suspected to be even stronger than that of the Quasi-Immortal Emperor. In the vast universe, strength is respected. This is an eternal truth.
A quasi-immortal emperor is worthy of kneeling down in worship by all the kings present, let alone the master of Liu Village.

Jiang Huai walked over step by step.

Under his feet, the golden lotus originally condensed from the avenue began to slowly rotate. Each lotus released an extremely brilliant light, interweaving with each other to form mysterious patterns.

These patterns seem to be telling the secret of the birth of the universe, or guiding practitioners on the path to the supreme realm, transcending everything. All scenes are sublimated to the utmost, revealing the true face of the Tao.

A group of old Immortal Kings were shocked. Judging from the slight unintentional fluctuations of the Great Dao displayed by the Lord of Liu Village, the latter... seemed to be even more powerful than they had imagined!

"Gu Chen is our local genius, I am very happy!"

The bloodthirsty divine spear made a slight sound, as if an unprecedented ferocious beast was slowly reviving and pressing down. Even a group of veteran immortal kings looked at each other, and as if responding to Jiang Huai's words, they were also cheering.

The Ten-Crown King and the Exiled Immortal stared at the magic weapon in Gu Chen's hand with sparkling eyes, their eyes wide open, they were happy for their good brother Gu Chen, but at the same time, they couldn't help feeling bitter.

I wish I were the owner of this weapon.

The things that adults personally send off are never ordinary things.

What's more, even though the bloodthirsty divine spear had not yet been consecrated, the two of them could already feel its extraordinaryness, which was definitely better than they had imagined.

The ten-time champion's gaze was fixed on the bloodthirsty divine spear, his eyes flashing with desire and envy that were difficult to conceal.

His hands unconsciously clenched, as if he was also imagining that he could control such a powerful divine weapon and continue to write his own immortal legend on the road of cultivation. He secretly thought in his heart that if he had this gun in his hand, his combat power would definitely rise to another level.

Moreover, the gun is truly the king of all weapons because of its wide attack range and great power.

The banished immortal was ethereal and otherworldly, like a god who had descended to earth. He was dressed in white clothes as white as snow, his hair fluttering in the wind, the cold light of the bloodthirsty spear reflected in his eyes, but his heart was filled with ripples.

Although the gun is not his favorite weapon, he knows very well that this kind of magic weapon not only has earth-shaking killing power, but also contains indescribable principles of heaven and earth. It is far from being as simple as a weapon. It is also a carrier of the simplest great way, which is of immeasurable help to the path of cultivation.

The exiled immortal sighed inwardly, if he could obtain this spear, perhaps he would be able to take one step further in his pursuit of the great Dao. However, he was not discouraged. With the Lord's character, he would be able to obtain a good reward compared to when he and others stepped into the Quasi-Immortal Emperor realm!

Although the country boy was also envious, his reaction was not that great. After all, his talent was there, and being able to become an Immortal King was already something that would make his ancestors' graves smoke. As for becoming an Emperor, he actually didn't dare to imagine it.

Others such as Shi Hao also cast envious glances and were slightly moved.

He knew very well what a good weapon meant to a warrior.

He could sense that the spear was probably a rare treasure for a quasi-Immortal Emperor. He himself did not have one, so he thought that only the Lord of Liu Village could give him such a treasure!
Gu Chen had a look of delight on his face as he tightly clenched the spear in his hand. The tip of the spear was shining with cold light, and it seemed that with a little force, he could turn the sky upside down. This was enough to show how sharp the spear was!
"Thank you, sir!" He thanked him again. He liked this weapon from the bottom of his heart. He was worried that he didn't have a suitable weapon.

Jiang Huai nodded and did not stay here for long. After handing the bloodthirsty spear to Gu Chen, he left with everyone's farewell.

The people in the square, as Jiang Huai left, the veteran immortal kings from all the major sects breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Jiang Huai did not show any coercion, they still felt an unimaginable sense of suffocation, and their surging blood seemed to have solidified.

"Serve the food!" Old Man Lin stood up at the right time.

Give an order.

Suddenly, people in charge of serving the dishes came in one after another.

The aroma of the dishes lingers here, making people unable to resist feasting on them.

Gu Chen walked towards the direction of old acquaintances such as the Ten-Champion King and the Exiled Immortal.

Some old immortal kings who wanted to get close to the emperor were ready to make a move, but they did not come up directly. The emperor's power was inviolable, and if the emperor did not take the initiative to look for them, they could not go over.

The Immortal Kings of the major Taoist forces secretly communicated with the current leaders of their own forces through their spiritual consciousness, ordering them to immediately choose a gift, which must be of sufficient sincerity and delivered to Liu Village as quickly as possible.

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Looking at Gu Chen who was walking towards them with a look of high spirits and indescribable excitement all over his body, the Ten-Crown King and the Exiled Immortal looked at each other and felt deeply moved.

Not long ago, they were standing on the same level, but now, the two of them were left behind.

Didn't we agree to advance and retreat together?!

"Gu Chen, congratulations!" The ten-time champion spoke first. His voice revealed his sincere congratulations, but a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

As a fellow genius and also a friend, he was naturally happy for Gu Chen's breakthrough.

But while I was happy, complex thoughts arose deep in my heart.

He is a ten-time champion, having been number one in the ancient immortal ruins of the nine heavens and ten earths ten times. He has ambitions that others cannot imagine, and he is unwilling to lag behind even those acquaintances with whom he has a decent relationship.

What's more, they are all talented people with lofty ambitions. Each of them has lofty aspirations and wants to be at the forefront.

However, at this moment, Gu Chen has already taken the lead, which undoubtedly brings them tremendous pressure.

The exiled immortal seemed more profound and free and easy. He stood up and clasped his fists towards Gu Chen: "Brother Gu Chen, you are ahead of us in this step."

Gu Chen smiled and said, "We are all geniuses, and everyone has his own path to take. I am just one step ahead, and with your talents, you will catch up soon."

The Ten-Crown King and the Exiled Immortal could not help but feel excited. They did not think that the King realm could trap them, and they both believed that they could step into the Quasi-Immortal Emperor realm.

"Forget it. Even if I can achieve that, I don't know when it will happen." The country boy shook his head.

"Hahaha, you have incredible luck and a blessed appearance. I have a feeling it won't last too long." The ten-time champion couldn't help laughing.

The four of them looked at each other and smiled.

If I had to say, the ones who felt the most deeply were the old and supreme giants in the village, such as the one who sold fake medicine, the one who raised chickens, and the three butchers.

In the days before the Emperor appeared, the three were definitely among the strongest, but now...

All I can say is that time makes people grow old!
Their era has finally become a thing of the past.

However, while feeling emotional, the three of them also had some hope. Joining Liu Village might be a unique opportunity for them. Maybe they could really give their bold dream a try!
Especially those who sell fake drugs, they have already glimpsed a glimpse of the way forward and have a greater chance of success.

at the same time.

The bedroom was filled with delicious food.

Old Man Lin brought up a separate portion.

Just as he was about to enjoy it, Jiang Huai's expression froze slightly and he suddenly froze.

At this moment, the voice of Goldfinger came from my mind:

It was discovered that the Eastern Ghost Emperor is a suitable candidate.

Eastern Ghost Emperor: The chief of the Five Ghost Emperors, above the Ten Kings of Hell.

Entering the right position in the netherworld can activate a new ability of the underworld!

Candidate for Eastern Ghost Emperor——Shen Zhinan,

Current location: Lower Realm, Great Wilderness, Jiangkou County, Daokou Prefecture, Dayu Dynasty; Status: Porter...

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The eight realms of the lower world.

The sky and earth are dark yellow, the universe is vast and wild. Since the birth of the lower world.

The spiritual energy and resource richness of the Heaven Realm far exceed those of other realms, so from ancient times to the present, the Heaven Realm has always been the dominant one.

But because of Emperor Huangtian, after he entered the stage of Quasi-Immortal Emperor, the fruits of his Tao fed back to him, and the Huangdi Realm has taken his place and become the leader of the eight realms.

Looking around, the vast wilderness of millions of miles is lush and green, full of spring colors and vitality.

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Jiangkou County is surrounded by mountains on all sides, with climbing vines and many forks in the road, making transportation inconvenient. However, because the main stream of the Han River passes around the city, in early spring, the mountains are covered with green and the scenery is quite beautiful.

As the sun rises, the sparkling river is filled with boats of all sizes.

This section is the widest waterway in the entire Han River. It is vast and misty, with calm waters and few strong winds and waves.

Jiangkou County is famous for its abundant production of well salt, and the output of well salt is extremely large and the quality is high.

In addition to meeting the needs of the county, special ships come every day to transport goods to Qingyuan Prefecture, the next level above.

A corner of the pier.

The packaged well salt was delivered before dawn and piled up like small hills.

Next to them was a group of shirtless, dark-skinned, muscular porters who had been waiting here for half a day.

Because of the long years of physical labor, these porters look much older than their actual age, with wrinkles all over their faces.
At this moment, all the porters looked ready to go. Their wages were not calculated on a daily basis, but based on how many pieces of goods they moved.

If others earn more, it means you have to earn less.

Single men naturally don’t care, as if one man is well fed the whole family will not be hungry. But if there are people at home waiting to eat, they will have to work themselves to death.

However, among the porters, there was one figure that seemed out of place.

He was a young boy, about seventeen or eighteen years old, and looked exceptionally strong, with a slender and strong upper body, well-defined muscles, and angular lines visible to the naked eye.

Although he is young, he looks more sturdy than the people around him and half a head taller. I wonder how he grew up in this era when people can't even get enough food.

The biggest difference is the pair of eyes, which are bright and kind, completely different from the seemingly indifferent gazes around.

The boy's name was Shen Zhinan. Shen Zhinan's family was relatively well-off, and he had been arranged to marry a good-looking and well-built child bride, who was three years older than him.

A year ago, his parents were attacked by bandits when they were away from home to visit relatives. Since then, his family fell into poverty and he became a porter.

"The boat is here, hurry up and move it quickly. If you do a good job, the owner will give you extra money."

Just then, someone shouted loudly, in a sharp voice.

Dozens of porters immediately started moving in a rush.

Shen Zhinan was a tall and strong man, and he quickly squeezed to the front. His hands were like iron clamps. He grabbed two sacks in each hand and trotted towards the cargo ship in front.

A sack of well salt weighs about 40 to 50 kilograms.

Four sacks weigh about 200 kilograms.

Among the common people, this is definitely a great achievement.

The porters around looked at each other silently, as they were already used to it.

They privately called Shen Zhinan Shen Daniu because he had tremendous strength.

Although everyone was angry that part of their salary had been taken away, no one dared to say anything.

Because someone had provoked Shen Daniu before and wanted him to get out of here, but the latter beat him up without saying a word and he couldn't get out of bed for ten days or half a month.

From then on, everyone understood that this young man was a cruel person.

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It was not until dusk that all the well salt was moved away and it was time to settle the accounts.

Shen Zhinan did the most work, doing the work of two people, and carried a total of 260 bags. Each bag cost him one cent, for a total of 260 cents.

After calculating the accounts and holding the money, Shen Zhinan felt much more at ease.

The world is in turmoil right now, with many wars happening. Although the purchasing power of money has greatly decreased, you will really starve to death if you have no money.

Just as he was about to leave, an old man in brocade clothes suddenly came over and stopped Shen Zhinan.

"I've said before that whoever does a good job will be rewarded with extra money. This is your reward."

The old man spoke with approval, and while speaking, he took out ten cents.

"Thank you, Butler Ma!" Shen Zhinan recognized the old man's identity and hurriedly said respectfully, while immediately taking the money.

Butler Ma nodded slightly, then turned and left.

A porter is just a little stronger, it's not worth wasting your breath on him.

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After taking a look at the sky and putting on the coarse cloth shorts hanging aside, the young man hurriedly walked towards the rice shop.

As for why they don’t wear them when working, one reason is that they sweat too much while working and have to wash them when they get home, and the other reason is that they are worried about wearing out their clothes.

The fading rays of the setting sun poured down upon the earth, covering the ancient city.

Rice shop,

After asking about the price, Shen Zhinan couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed.

It’s expensive again.

It was a time of turmoil, and the price of grain changed every day.

The price of the cheapest corn has risen to twenty cents per dou.

As for the price of rice, it is fifty cents.

The money earned in a day is only enough to buy a few buckets of rice, which is not even enough to fill the gaps in my teeth.

The choice of most poor people is corn, and they eat it with bran so that they can eat it for a longer period of time.

Grain bran is the feed used to raise livestock in later generations. It is the bran of various grains mixed together. It is barely edible, but it is very unpalatable.

He would do the same under normal circumstances. After all, when one's life is uncertain, who would care about what to eat? However, today is a special day.

His cheap wife is pregnant.

With two mouths to feed, one person can no longer make do as before. It is easy for them to lack nutrition and premature death is very common.

He bought three dou of rice and five dou of corn. Finally, he went to the butcher's shop on East Street and bought two kilograms of lard and one kilogram of lean meat.

Following the street and turning into an alley, you will see a large number of low and cramped houses with black tiles.

It was already dark when Shen Zhinan arrived at his home and pushed open the old wooden door. In the narrow yard, a woman in coarse linen clothes was washing clothes.

The woman was about 20 years old, with pretty features and picturesque eyes. It was obvious that she was in good shape, but because of years of hard work, she looked older than her actual age. When she saw the man buying a bunch of things, she was about to blame him.

Shen Zhinan said first: "You are pregnant, you need to strengthen your nutrition, otherwise it will be bad for your health."

(End of this chapter)