Longevity: Beginning from the Great Zhou Dynasty

Chapter 672 The Situation of the Red Light

The vast world is bathed in crimson light; the land of China is boundless and magnificent.

The aftermath of the ultimate battle was far-reaching. As a crucial point in the previous conflicts, the once arrogant and powerful Celestial Court in the Divine Continent became extremely low-key, but still did not choose to withdraw from the Crimson Light.

After all, with two highly skilled Pure Yang masters, Guangwei and Guangyuan, in charge, and numerous immortals and heavenly soldiers at their command, no one could do anything to them.

However, since the decisive battle, the pressure and constraints on the Zhou side have undoubtedly been greatly reduced.

Especially after the events of the Ancient Realm of the Fire Emperor, the strength of the Divine Dynasty itself has also increased.

Even the major immortal sects in the Zhou Dynasty, such as Kunlun and Longhu, have received blessings for their scattered lineages, and their strength has increased accordingly.

While the gap between them and the power that extends from the Celestial Court to the Crimson Light is still considerable, it can undoubtedly boost morale.

In particular, with the return of the Emperor of Fengdu, the Golden List of Mountains and Rivers has been firmly established to suppress the Yin and Yang realms. The precarious legal network of the human and divine paths that originally shrouded the Divine Land has been restored to its original state, which undoubtedly wipes out the previous achievements of the Celestial Court.

Furthermore, some of the mountain gods and city gods who were dispatched by the underworld had deep roots and clearly wanted to challenge the "heavenly gods" of the celestial court.

However, Kunlun sect leaders Kou Huaiyang and Shen Gonghu, along with other pure Yang cultivators, were not as optimistic as the others.

After all, the battle deep within the void was truly terrifying. Now, it seems that with the fate of the Emperor of Fengdu seemingly sealed, the divine dynasty's fortune has been able to continue. However, after this brief truce, when the conflict erupts again in the future, I fear...

Therefore, whether it was Emperor Chengrui, Empress and other direct descendants of the Divine Dynasty, or Kou Huaiyang and his immortal cultivators, they all felt an even greater sense of urgency.

The capital city, deep within the imperial city.

The Emperor Chengrui, who appeared increasingly aged and weary, yet whose majesty was even greater, possessed an aura that was profound and unfathomable, sometimes as deep and unfathomable as the ocean, and sometimes as peaceful as an ordinary scholar.

Within its body, it seemed as if a golden sun radiated a vast and sacred divine power.

Empress Zhou, dressed in a magnificent gown adorned with flame patterns, sat to one side with a furrowed brow, occasionally glancing at Emperor Chengrui with concern.

Below, Consort Tushan, Shen Gonghu, Kou Huaiyang, and the others all wore different expressions, but all showed a sense of caution.

After an unknown amount of time, Emperor Chengrui's aura calmed down, causing everyone to breathe a sigh of relief.

"Fortunately, with the Human Emperor's Seal, His Majesty's path has been able to continue. When the two Great Dao Lords clashed, the situation in Chiming eased. Now, at less than sixty years old, His Majesty has already become even more accomplished." Consort Tushan spoke in a light tone, as if she intended to ease the atmosphere.

Emperor Chengrui's eyes were sharp, and upon hearing this, he shook his head in a deep voice: "I would rather Guangwei and the other two not be so honest."

"Now, it's better to move than to remain still. Even the three patriarchs are powerless to investigate the situation in the Nine Heavens Miro World."

Although more than fifty years have passed, Kou Huaiyang's tone still carried a hint of shock: "Your Majesty's words are reasonable."

"But after this ordeal, all the heavens and myriad realms seem to have become much calmer as a result."

"Our efforts to gather the power of humanity and virtue in other great worlds have been much smoother, and the demonic forces within the Crimson Brightness have also directly gone into hiding."

Grand Preceptor Shen Gonghu nodded slightly: "The barbarians are much more honest, but the demons have been rampant for a long time. They are truly creatures born from wet eggs and difficult to tame."

Consort Tushan rolled her eyes subtly and said calmly, "Several elders of my clan have communicated with the elders of the Qilin and Bifang clans of the Tianhuang Continent. They have expressed their willingness to do their best to quell the tension between the two clans."

Empress Zhou's eyes were bright, and she was dignified and composed. She smiled gently and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Sister Tushan."

"In this way, Your Majesty and the Great Zhou will be able to proceed more smoothly."

Consort Tushan smiled calmly. Although she seemed to have higher cultivation, she was actually a genuine direct descendant of Emperor Sui, and her methods were astonishing. She called him "sister" without hesitation.

Having "abandoned darkness for light" for many years, the Tushan lineage had long since reached a point of no return. Although she felt utterly disheartened after witnessing the methods of Daoist Mi Luo.

Fortunately, the three ancestors of mankind were not truly indifferent to everything or weak and incompetent.

Fortunately, Mi Luo and Zi Wei, these two big shots, are now completely locked in a fierce battle!
Moreover, over the years she has also discovered that the Zhou dynasty has never truly abandoned its ambitions.

Even with such a precarious existence and meticulous planning, one might still seize an opportunity and soar to great heights!
The reason why we have gathered here today is twofold: firstly, Emperor Chengrui's cultivation has greatly improved, and secondly, a message was delivered by a flying sword from Xuandu Temple.

The location of the imperial treasury left by the former Sui emperor has been roughly determined, and the day it will be opened is not far off!
Zhou Hou said with a smile, "This news is truly an unexpected delight. We originally thought that Master Xuandu Yixu would keep a low profile for a while, but we never expected him to contact us so soon."

The Emperor Li's treasury contains many treasures plundered from the ancient world of Suihuang, as well as many accumulated treasures from the previous Sui Dynasty. Its value far surpasses that of sects like Kunlun.

Kou Huaiyang nodded with a light laugh: "Young friend Lin's opportunities and methods far exceed our expectations."

"According to the previous instructions of the Old Ancestor Suihuang, he also contributed a great deal to the matter of the two Dao Lords. Now, I'm afraid that with the wind disaster imminent, he will enter the Emperor's Treasury in the form of a Yang God." Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but have complicated thoughts, unable to figure out how a mere Second Calamity True Person like him could get involved in such a major event.

Shen Gonghu, however, pulled everyone's attention back to the present and said solemnly, "The matter of the Dao Lord is extremely far removed from us, but the Li Emperor's Treasure Vault is not something we can afford to neglect."

"Even if we are separated, the old demon Tianjue will surely sense something amiss and detect it."

"He will most likely drag the Demonic Sect members into this as well. Even if he doesn't want to seize the treasure vault, he will try his best to sabotage our Great Zhou's plans."

Emperor Chengrui sat upright above, listening to the exchange among the humeri, occasionally offering his own opinion.

Finally, he spoke softly: "The other day, I used the Emperor's Seal to travel in spirit and saw that the Buddhist sects from beyond the realm had secretly entered the Crimson Brightness."

"There have also been unusual movements at the headquarters of the Heavenly Saint Sect and the Dharma Realm of the Asura Sect."

Everyone's expressions turned serious, and Kou Huaiyang said solemnly, "The Buddhist sect from beyond the borders..."

"Your Majesty, have you descended upon the Western Lands?"

Emperor Chengrui nodded: "Although the leader of the Four Directions Demonic Sect is a figure of some importance, we must be more wary of those old fogies from the Heavenly Saint Sect back then."

"It seems that the Blood Ancestor of the Asura Cult has also returned."

"Hmph, although the matter of Daojun has made many guys back down, it's hard to guarantee they won't jump out once there's a benefit."

"Times have changed. The land of China must no longer tolerate their insolence!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately stood up and agreed. Even Kou Huaiyang and Shen Gonghu, both of whom were pure Yang masters, could not help but feel a sense of oppression from the increasingly imposing Emperor Chengrui.

"Reply to Xuandu and tell Master Yixu to focus on preparing for the tribulation. There is no need to rush. Only by being fully prepared can we make all the villains tremble with fear."

"As far as I know, Ge Wuhen and the old nun Wusi miss him very much, this successor of Xuandu."

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At Zixia Cave Heaven, atop Jiuxuan Peak, the sea of ​​clouds surges, shrouded in auspicious energy.

Lin Xuanzhi's aura was naturally pure, as if he were one with heaven and earth, and all things were one. In this natural purity, he seemed to resonate with the Dao.

More than fifty years have passed since he returned to the grotto-heaven. With the help of the Supreme Nine Palaces Spirit Platform Pill and the Shaoqing Talisman, Lin Xuanzhi's Dao nature has not only been restored, but has also made great progress. Not only have his supernatural powers increased, but he has also gained a profound understanding of the Dao and nature.

What I had seen and learned before was rapidly being transformed into my own cultivation and strength.

Within the Purple Palace, the primordial spirit grew ever more profound and unfathomable, its aura majestic. In the jade-like radiance held in its hand, a layer of seven-colored light could be clearly seen surging from time to time.

With such progress came his seemingly imminent calamity.

Fortunately, Lin Xuanzhi had been preparing for this all these years. Although the feeling of impending doom had been with him for several years, he remained calm and composed.

After putting down Kou Zhenjun's reply, Lin Xuanzhi gently waved the palm-leaf fan in his hand and nodded repeatedly.

"Although the next bombshell about Daojun might be terrifying, the Great Zhou is clearly much calmer now."

"The Celestial Court, Buddhism, the Demonic Cult..."

When the Demonic Sect was mentioned, Lin Xuanzhi's tone inevitably carried a hint of resentment: "Every wrong has its source and every debt its debtor. If Ge Wuhen is so capable, why don't you go directly to Ancestor Taijing to settle your karmic debts?"

"And that old nun Wusi, if you want revenge after the Battle of Yanhai, you shouldn't be coming after me..."

"Looks like I'm still the easiest target!"

As he spoke, Lin Xuanzhi couldn't help but smile leisurely, showing no sign of retreat or fear, but instead displaying a sharp and vigorous momentum.

Having glimpsed the breathtaking scenery and gained numerous opportunities, he harbors lofty ambitions and boundless confidence. The mere typhoon is now nothing more than a step away!

P.S.: No. I went over the previous events again; it's been so long, I feel like a complete stranger to myself...

I am guilty

(End of this chapter)