There is a progress bar in my cultivation of immortality

The front hall of Qianmu Temple.

Liu Shuang was the only one in the empty hall. It was the time for her to attend three meetings, so no one came to disturb her.

The projection hall for the three-seat meeting was illusory yet real, with dim lights, so dim that only the outlines of each other's figures could be seen. It was very large, enough to accommodate hundreds of people, but at the moment there were only nine people sitting in the seats for hundreds of people. These were the nine permanent seats set up when the Dao Palace was first established.

The meeting was chaired by the Qiyun Sect, one of the nine permanent members. This is a large sect formed by independent cultivators from the north. Most of its cultivators are cultivators who have integrated into magic weapons. It is managed by four third-level cultivators and can be regarded as a typical representative of independent cultivators from the north.

It is worth mentioning that this sect was originally called "Qitian Sect", and was changed to "Qiyun Sect" after the establishment of the Taoist Palace. It is said that it was rebuked by some True Lords when offering sacrifices to them.

"We still have three days to select representatives to inspect the trade routes of Zhongzhou and Xizhou. This is the deadline given to us by the Lords of the Palaces. We must come up with the quota today. Otherwise, none of us can afford to be blamed by the Lords of the Palaces."

The representative of Qiyun Sect was a capable young man. He wore a long gown with narrow sleeves made of brocade, but a simple leather belt around his waist. He looked at the other eight representatives very seriously and said, "On behalf of Qiyun Sect, I would like to make a statement. We will withdraw from the election this time."

After he finished speaking the last words, everyone was stunned, and then they all glanced at Taoist Huayun, the representative of Zhenyang Sect. Everyone knew that Qiyun Sect followed Zhenyang Sect.

"Let me say a few words."

The representative of Jiuding Sect coughed and said, "The most important route of this trade route is Hushan and Zhongshan, and then the route to the southeast sea area. This is most directly related to Yuqing Sect, Vajra Temple, Taiyin Sect, and Linshui Mansion. If the disciples of these four sects are included in the inspection list, it will definitely be unfair..."

Before he could finish his words, he was coldly interrupted by the representative of Taiyin Sect, and then they fell into endless quarrels as usual.

Liu Shuang did not join the argument because Jiudingmen would say things that were difficult to say on her behalf. She had been chatting in a low voice with Hongze, the representative of Linshui Prefecture, since the beginning of the meeting.

After nearly a quarter of an hour of arguing, the representatives of each faction quieted down one after another. At this time, Hongze ended his chat with Liu Shuang, looked around and said: "Although the words of the Taoist friend from Jiuding Sect were a bit harsh, it is undeniable that he was not wrong..."

When he said this, he suddenly emphasized his tone and speed. Seeing that the representative of the Vajra Temple wanted to refute, he stared at the representative of the Vajra Temple and said coldly: "I will be responsible for the minutes of the meeting today. If things cannot be done within the specified time, we will hand in this meeting record to avoid being blamed by the other lords and bringing disaster to us."

"Also, I would like to express my opinion on behalf of Linshui Prefecture. Linshui Prefecture does not want the quota of representatives this time!"

His expression of attitude made the representatives of Taiyin Sect and Yuqing Sect look a little ugly. Before they could say anything, Taoist Master Hua Yun said, "Zhenyang Sect is busy with affairs and has no time to deal with this matter."

Now the representatives of Taiyin Sect and Yuqing Sect didn't know how to respond.

At this time, Liu Shuang coughed lightly, which immediately attracted everyone's attention. Although she had the lowest cultivation level among those present, and everyone present was her predecessor, she was not afraid at all and said calmly: "In this case, I, Qianmuguan, will not participate. So, that means that now only Jiudingmen and Dikumen are left."

She directly denied the Taiyin Sect, the Yuqing Sect and the Vajra Temple!
Hong Ze immediately said on behalf of Linshui Prefecture: "Don't elect anymore. Just send representatives from both of your factions." He then looked at the representatives from Qiyun Sect and said, "Decide the division of power and responsibilities of the representatives as soon as possible."

The representatives of Taiyin Sect, Yuqing Sect and Vajra Temple did not speak again. Such things had happened many times in the three-seat meeting. The three of them had few votes and were not united. When Qianmu Temple and Zhenyang Sect reached an agreement, their opinions were basically not needed.

Taoist Huayun emphasized at this time: "The order of the Taoist Palace needs our joint maintenance, and the resolutions formed must be resolutely implemented no matter where they are."

The representative of the Vajra Temple immediately responded upon hearing this, "The Vajra Temple will definitely do its best to maintain the order of the Dao Palace, but there are always business rules to follow, right?"

Taoist Huayun nodded and said in a warning tone: "However, you'd better know what you are doing. If you go too far, no one can save you."

After that, she cut off the projection signal.
Today's three-seat meeting ended like this. Although the process was not perfect, the result was still good.

Liu Shuang let out a breath clearly when she left the projection hall, then she looked at the empty hall, and then her gaze fell on the pile of documents on the desk in front of her.

She picked up a document with her left hand and waved her right hand at the tightly closed door, which immediately opened to the outside. Two breaths later, a disciple came with an urgent report written on a small bamboo slip, stood in the middle of the hall and reported: "Dean, an urgent report from Mozhou Road yesterday."

"what's up?"

Liu Shuang asked without turning his head, showing no intention of taking the urgent report.

The disciple in the center of the hall replied in a steady tone: "A third-level cultivator from the Underground Cave Gate died quietly in his own cave."

Liu Shuang raised his head in surprise, "Show it to me."

The disciple seemed relieved and stepped forward as quickly as possible to hand over the bamboo slips in his hand.

When Liu Shuang put down the document in his hand and took the bamboo slips to read them, the disciple had already quietly left the hall.

After reading the urgent report, Liu Shuang sighed. She knew that this should be a third-level cultivator whose life was almost coming to an end. He was probably dealt with by those inside the cave gate to make way for a promising second-level cultivator.

She had no time to lament about this matter. She threw the urgent report into the stove next to her and continued to look through the documents on the desk.

A quarter of an hour later.

A stream of light flashed beside her desk, and it was Taoist Yuanzheng who arrived in person.

"Just keep doing what you are doing, I will tell you..."

Yuan Zheng spoke quickly, "I just organized a party. Wen Hai from Pingdongmen wanted to participate in the civil war of Dikumen to compete for a place in the third realm. He asked us for help."

Liu Shuang raised his head and asked, "Seeking help through the gathering?"

When she was promoted to the third realm, she already knew about the existence of this party, and there was a seat for it, but she seldom participated in it. Usually, Yuan Zheng hosted it.

"This is the right approach. Pingdongmen can be considered the orthodox inheritance of Dikumen. If we ask Qianmuguan for help in the fight for the third realm, that would be really embarrassing."

Yuanzheng helped Liu Shuang sort out his thoughts.

Liu Shuang nodded in approval, then said, "You ask the party members to fully support him. We at Qianmuguan can provide anything he needs."

Wen Hai's advancement to the third realm is of great benefit to Qianmuguan.

"Okay, I'll do it then."

The person had already left when Yuan Zheng finished speaking. Just as he left, another disciple came in from outside. There were three rings marked on the collar of his Taoist robe. He was an internal affairs disciple, and the three rings were eye-catching golden ones. Only the internal affairs disciples who worked as copywriters in Qianmu Temple would be so high-profile.

He stood in the center of the hall, clasped his fists and reported: "Reporting to the Dean, Brother Guan Qi, who was in charge of meeting the old ancestor's Taoist temple, came to me half an hour ago and took away all our newly selected internal affairs disciples."

"Is it Master's order?"

"He didn't say so."

"Okay, don't worry about it. Just select some more disciples."

"Yes!"

The internal affairs disciple who received the order bowed and left immediately.

After the internal affairs disciple left, Liu Shuang looked up in the direction of Qianmu Mountain. She felt that her master was becoming more and more mysterious and was doing something she could not understand.

These little thoughts only flashed through her mind briefly, and then her eyes fell on the document in her hand.

Mountain top ashram.

Wang Ping was studying the metal ball that he had received from Taoist Chong Xing. He had already refined it, but with his current ability, he could only drive a small part of the internal transfer network. If he tried to go deeper, his consciousness would be suppressed. This was probably because his current strength was not as strong as the four-level true spirit inside the metal ball.

This thing is actually a magical tool for observing outer space. It uses the spatial movement ability of Tai Yan monk's transfer talisman, combined with some methods of Zhenjun. Of course, the most important thing is the four realms of true spirit inside it.

In addition, in conjunction with the 'Dongtian Mirror', it can theoretically transfer Wang Ping to any area marked by it. It is worth mentioning that during this period of time Wang Ping has replaced the 'transfer symbol' inside the 'Dongtian Mirror'. Now, using the 'Dongtian Mirror', he can not only transfer himself, but also create a certain range of transfer space, allowing himself to move freely in this space.

Wang Ping's current strength allows him to instantly expand a transfer space of nearly a thousand kilometers. Combined with Tai Yan's ability to hide his breath, he will have more means in battle.

As for the size of the transfer network currently deployed by the metal ball, it can be said to be pitifully small, unable to even reach the moon. Its greatest value is that it can be used to escape.

"I still have to improve my cultivation first..."

Wang Ping put away the metal ball and looked at the scene where Yu Lian and the calico cat were playing not far away. The calico cat was using a spell similar to space jumping to flash continuously to catch an ice arrow controlled by Yu Lian. It jumped into the spirit tree and then ran on the spirit grass.

Yu Lian was very happy, and the calico cat was also very happy. She didn't seem to think that Yu Lian was teasing her.

After observing for a while, a monk who was in charge of receiving incoming visitors from outside the mountaintop dojo came in, clasped his fists respectfully and said, "Reporting to the old ancestor, the internal affairs disciple you requested has been selected."

Upon hearing this, Wang Ping looked at the disciple who was standing respectfully over there. The other person was wearing a standard blue Taoist robe with narrow sleeves. He was a little short, but had a handsome appearance and seemed to be full of righteousness.

"What's your name?"

"In reply to the old ancestor's words, my disciple's name is Guan Qi."

Upon hearing this, Wang Ping took out a file from his storage bag. This was a file on the missing star god. Whatever Yuanwu Zhenjun ordered must be done.

The file in his hand was what he considered to be the simplest case. The missing star god was named Wei Zun, and he disappeared in his own Taoist temple in Xizhou. Apart from the aura of a small number of Taiyin evil cultivators, nothing else was left at the scene.

This is the only clue among the four missing star gods. The others disappeared quietly and there is no way to investigate them. Wang Ping does not hold any hope for this case. He just does it for show to outsiders.

Wang Ping took out a bamboo slip with dozens of addresses on it. These addresses were the outposts that Wang Ping's puppets had set up in Xizhou. He threw the bamboo slip out and it landed accurately in the hands of Guan Qi, the disciple who was guiding him.

"You will send the selected internal affairs disciples to these addresses in batches."

"Yes!"

"Also, there is something else you need to do."

"Just give your orders, ancestor."

"The Star God Alliance inquired about a member who went missing in their own dojo in Xizhou. He was a fourth-level cultivator. You should have heard about it, right?"

"To answer your question, it happened thirty years ago. At that time, this incident caused quite a stir in the cultivation world. There were rumors that it was done by people from the Taiyin Sect in order to refine the four-level corpse soldiers."

"Go to the Dao Palace branch in Jinhuai City and select a third seat to reopen this case."

While Wang Ping was speaking, he threw a letter of recommendation that he had already written into Guan Qi's hands.

After receiving the order, Guan Qi left the garden.

Wang Ping ignored the disciple who was leaving. He took out another file of a fourth-level cultivator. This file contained very little content, only a portrait, a name, and the address of a Taoist temple.

It is the Taoist Cangyue who is an evil cultivator of Taiyin.

As the saying goes, a new official has three things to do when he takes office. He planned to push this person out and send him to the front line.

The reason why he was pushed out was very simple... He was a soft persimmon. The Taiyin Sect would not object, and the Yuqing Sect would not say anything. The Zhenyang Sect and Linshui Prefecture would definitely support Wang Ping, and with the addition of the two members of the Star God Alliance, this proposal would most likely be passed.

Before Wang Ping entered the second seat, no one pushed him out because this person had done dirty work for many people, and it was not easy for them to come forward directly, and it was even more difficult for the Taiyin Sect to be brought up directly. Wang Ping had no such concerns.

He communicated his idea with Ao Hong using the communication token, and Ao Hong's reply was: This Taoist Cangyue is an important thug of the Vajra Temple, and his disciples are also an important supply channel for the Taoist Palace's corpse soldiers. If you send him to the front line, the price of the corpse soldiers will definitely double.

After reading Ao Hong's reply, Wang Ping considered for a while and decided to launch Cangyue. Anyway, no one knew why Vajra Temple disliked him, so he didn't have to consider Vajra Temple's feelings. As for the issue of doubling the price of corpse soldiers, he felt that it was not necessary to consider it.

So, he communicated with Lord Rongyang of the Zhenyang Sect, and Lord Rongyang agreed to support his decision.

Then what remains is to follow the process of the two-chair meeting, put the proposal into a formal document and send it to all two-chair members, and then pass it at the regular meeting.

As for whether it would alert the enemy, there is no such thing as alerting the enemy for the Second Meeting of the Taoist Palace. Just like Taoist Chongxing before, he knew that the Second Meeting was discussing him openly, and he could only complain.

After the document was written, he personally copied enough of it and bound it into a book. He then called the disciples guarding the door and had them delivered to each of the second-seated members through the Dao Palace.

It will take months, but that’s the process.

"are you still busy?"

Yu Lian looked at Wang Ping who was idle, and Teng Yun came over and landed on the branch of the nearby locust tree to ask. The calico cat looked very tired, and it lay straight under the tree, then licked its fur habitually.

"Yes, I will take you back to Hushan Country after I have sorted out the things I have."

"Take your time. I'm not in a hurry."

Yu Lian raised her head in response.

Wang Ping, who could clearly sense Yu Lian's emotions, couldn't help but laugh out loud, and then reached out to touch Yu Lian's head, but Yu Lian dodged it. She also emphasized: "I'm really not in a hurry."

Wang Ping took his hand back, looked at the cold teacup, and suggested, "Make some tea."

As he spoke, he made a magic gesture with his hands, and suddenly footsteps were heard in the yard. It was a brand new puppet. It was a new puppet made by Wang Ping using the Star God Core, and the core of the puppet was placed in the heart.

Its movements when it walked out to make tea were still somewhat uncoordinated. This was a problem of energy supply balance. After all, even though it was a puppet, it had simulated facial features. Everything sensed by the facial features array was now transmitted back to the chest instead of the head, causing some deviations.

"What's the meaning of this puppet?" Yu Lian asked.

"Once I have its data, I can place more cores in its body. Then, maybe I can use two different spiritual energies like Yu'er did, and then transplant them into the spiritual body. Maybe... there will be unexpected gains."

"Oh!" Yu Lian nodded, not quite understanding.

Wang Ping seemed to want to continue explaining to Yu Lian, or to elaborate on his ideas, but the energy fluctuations from the Erxi communication token interrupted him.

He picked it up and saw that it was a message from Bu Qiong.

The Star God Alliance agreed to Wu Fu's promotion, but the condition was that he would need to serve the Star God Alliance for five hundred years after the promotion.

It was a very harsh condition. The Star God Alliance didn't pay anything, but it could get the service of a fourth-level cultivator for 500 years. This is why the True Lords changed the rules of the game! (End of this chapter)