Data cultivation, I observe immortality in the five elements

The final outcome of this war between the sea creatures will very likely determine who will succeed the head of the General Affairs Hall.

This is a self-evident truth; many people can guess it!

The Three Saints of the Star Evolution were even clearer about this!
Therefore, their families began to exert their influence and use their resources to help them achieve outstanding results in this war.

However, now, a secret array that can permanently transform the essence of heaven and earth has broken this balance.

It goes without saying that as time goes by, no matter how intense the battle becomes in the Crimson Sea, the number of casualties among its disciples will inevitably be far lower than in the other three sea regions.

Even though the Three Saints of the Stars came from the Longevity Clan and each had an extraordinary family background, they were still no match for the Sea Clan on the battlefield.

Even if they exhausted all their people, they still couldn't fill the enormous pit that was the sea tribe.

Therefore, upon seeing this message, Hu Jiuge understood why the aloof figure opposite him couldn't sit still.

If this racial war is considered a test, the Three Saints of Yanxing have fallen far behind.

Naturally, they couldn't afford to be in a hurry.

When it comes to the position of the young master of the General Affairs Hall, no one can remain calm.

"What does Brother Murong mean?"

Fox Nine-Ge's gaze narrowed slightly. Given the other party's personality, he would never bring up this matter without a reason.

He vaguely sensed what his old friend was up to, but pretended to be puzzled.

"Brother Dao, I need your help!" Murong Ke said solemnly, his tone becoming serious.

"I also managed to get a copy of the spirit-gathering array that my junior brother passed on to those immortal families and great clans."

“But it requires a large amount of territory to carry out,” Murong Ke said.

Upon hearing this, Hu Jiuge immediately realized that his old friend probably obtained this secret formation in a way that couldn't be made public.

Otherwise, it would have been publicized everywhere long ago, so why bother to hide it like this now?
Even though she had guessed the answer, Hu Jiuge still asked, "With Brother Murong's family background, do you really need to rely on the power of others to accomplish this?"

You should know that Murong Ke has the support of a powerful and influential family behind him. There's no reason for him not to go after the family behind him, but instead to come to me.

At this moment, Hu Jiuge had no time to think.

The essence of heaven and earth is precious, but that only applies to cultivators below the seventh rank. For a powerful being like him, the essence of the five elements is no different from a stone by the roadside.

He naturally wouldn't take this thing seriously.

"Brother Dao, you may not know this, but although I have obtained the Spirit Gathering Secret Array, setting it up is not so simple."

"Because in order to transform the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into the essence of the five elements, two conditions must be met: first, abundant spiritual energy, and second, a wide expanse of land."

"Only by satisfying these two conditions can we set up a spirit-gathering array in that area to constantly transform the spiritual energy of heaven and earth."

"But the islands in the inland sea are limited. Even my family only occupies a few hundred islands."

Compared to the vast battlefield of the wind and sea, this is nothing short of a drop in the ocean.

At this point, a hint of helplessness appeared on Murong Ke's face. Feng Hai was truly enormous, and this battlefield was boundless.

Trying to supply the entire sea creature front with the resources of one family is like throwing an egg against a rock.

At the same time, there was something Murong Ke didn't say: if he really spread this spirit-gathering secret array...

It's estimated that in the inner sea area of ​​Wanxinghai, there aren't many families that would dare to use it.

Because behind the group in the Red Sea was the combined power of a group of families, including longevity families like his.

They were a group of vested interests who had formed a fixed alliance of interests.

If anyone dares to activate the Spirit Gathering Array without prior notice, they will inevitably be targeted by that group.

After all, the Spirit Gathering Array is a meal for those powerful families, and anyone who dares to take advantage of it will inevitably be purged.

Even the Murong family is the same!
Perhaps if they were to operate this formation on their own turf, even if the group noticed and felt somewhat displeased, they wouldn't dare to say much.

After all, the prestige of Ancestor Murong was undeniable.

However, families with weaker overall strength cannot withstand the targeting of that group.

Because behind that spirit-gathering secret array, there are too many people and too many different forces involved.

If a family without sufficient strength dares to touch it, they probably won't even know how they died.

It was precisely because he had considered this point that Murong Ke felt somewhat helpless, even hesitant to act rashly, and thus dared not do anything reckless.

He had a premonition that an invisible and secretive alliance of interests was slowly rising from this.

Those family forces in the inner sea are probably choosing sides in this way, and they've chosen his junior brother, whom he doesn't think much of.

After all, those talented disciples from that faction were members of the Star Gazing Hall, so it wouldn't make sense for them not to support the hall master of that faction.

"So that's how it is," Hu Jiuge mused.

His eyes flickered, and he seemed to be thinking of many things.

Clearly, this matter is far more complicated than this old friend described. It's not that he doesn't want to cooperate with the group in the inner sea; he probably just doesn't dare to.
After all, why would those families and forces that have already cooperated with the Star Gazing Palace just sit by and watch other families reap the benefits?

Even without thinking, this is impossible.

“I understand what Brother Murong means a little now. You want to use my Wind and Sea Islands to set up that Spirit Gathering Secret Array, right?” Fox Nine-Ge continued to ask.

The young man in black opposite nodded, appearing quite frank about it, and said, "What you say is absolutely right, fellow Daoist!"

"After much thought, I believe that cooperating with you is the most appropriate course of action."

Fenghai is one of the four outer seas, thousands of miles away from Wanxinghai. Even if the people in the inner sea are unhappy about it, they still have opinions about it.

Their reach doesn't extend this way either.

In Murong Ke's view, the Fenghai Islands were the most suitable place to set up a battle formation!

"Given our relationship, it shouldn't be difficult to carry out this matter."

After thinking about it, Hu Jiuge agreed.

While he may not be able to use spiritual treasures like the essence of heaven and earth, his subordinates and the many island lords of Fenghai can certainly use them.

For the Feng Hai lineage, this is definitely a profitable deal!

"Then thank you very much, fellow Daoist!"

Upon hearing this definite answer, Murong Ke finally smiled and breathed a sigh of relief.

With enough essence of heaven and earth, he could also reduce the losses of the Hidden Star Pavilion by hiring powerful outsiders.

This will greatly enhance his prestige within the Hidden Star Pavilion.

“Brother Murong, there’s no need to be so polite. This is a win-win cooperation for both our factions,” Hu Jiuge replied. “As for the specifics of how we should cooperate, I will find a time to invite all the island lords of the Fenghai faction over, and then Brother Murong can discuss it with them in detail.”

On his deathbed, Hu Jiuge still kept a plan in mind, refraining from acting in his own name to make decisions on behalf of the Feng Hai lineage.

Taking into account the cause-and-effect relationship behind this matter, he handed over the initiative to the island owners, letting them decide for themselves.

After all, this matter involves internal struggles within the General Affairs Hall, so even someone like Hu Jiuge has to be cautious.

He could bet on this old friend, or even give him face, but Fox Nine could not wholeheartedly take sides.

After all, the Three Saints of Star Evolution are three people. If this old friend could come up with a method, wouldn't the other two saints have thought of it?
Moreover, the person who came up with the idea of ​​using the essence of the five elements to hire powerful outsiders is still quite weak at present.

But the fact that that person has managed to get to where he is today, becoming one of the four successors to the General Affairs Hall, already says a lot.

No one is a fool to become a cultivator at the Integration Realm.

As the leader of the Feng Hai generation, Hu Jiuge is even more so.

Taking advantage of the situation is fine, but getting him to personally intervene is out of the question.

After all, the competition within the General Affairs Department is like a fog, and no one knows who will have the last laugh.

To avoid being purged in the future, Hu Jiuge naturally wouldn't let herself get too deeply involved.

Even though he and the person in front of him had a friendship spanning nearly a thousand years.

But friendship is friendship, and when it comes to matters involving interests, one must be extremely cautious.

This is true wisdom in dealing with things!

"What do you mean, fellow Daoist?"

"Sigh, I understand."

Murong Ke was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected that his old friend would choose to act as a middleman instead of personally stepping forward.

With such behavior, how could he not understand the meaning behind these words?
This is because I don't want to get too involved with him!
Thinking of this, Murong Ke couldn't help but sigh.

Back then, the two of them cultivated together, went out to hone their skills, and ventured into all sorts of dangerous places and the caves of their predecessors.

That was a true bond forged in life and death.

Back then, they were even willing to shield each other from swords and blades, and to die for each other!

However, as their cultivation levels have risen and they have grown older, their initial friendship has inevitably changed.

Even though the affection from the past remains, it has become tinged with calculation and is no longer as pure.
Soon, Hu Jiuge's figure disappeared from the spot, leaving only Murong Ke still sitting there.

His thoughts were complicated, but he quickly composed himself.

Everyone has their own path to walk, and he couldn't blame his old friend Hu Jiuge, because he himself was the same kind of person.

Murong Ke's eyes gleamed as he looked in the direction of the Red Sea, a deep sense of apprehension flashing across his face.

The reason he was able to get the news from the Red Sea so quickly was because the person behind the assassination attempt by the island lords of the Red Sea was none other than him!

Murong Ke had been keeping an eye on Chi Hai and his junior brother!
He had a premonition that his seemingly weakest and most harmless junior brother was actually his biggest threat!

Because among the four major sea areas—Red Sea, Wind Sea, Shadow Sea, and Heavenly Gate Sea—Red Sea is the only one that simultaneously controls the forces of the Chi Tribe and the Star Gazing Palace.

In the other three sea areas, the four halls of the General Affairs Department and the four departments of the Heavenly Secrets Department maintained a purely cooperative relationship.

Whenever matters concerning the sea tribes are involved, Murong Ke must consult with the young master of the Wang tribe; otherwise, he will be unable to mobilize the Wang tribe's people.

In this respect, his junior brother did not have such a problem at all.

The Demon Division and the Star Gazing Hall practically became his personal fiefdom.

Wherever the order went, tens of thousands of disciples obeyed without question!

The implication behind this sent a chill down Murong Ke's spine.

He couldn't understand why Senior Brother Lilong treated the three of them coldly, but showed particular favor to Junior Brother.

They even secretly took sides.
In fact, Murong Ke had also considered communicating with the young master of the Wang tribe to gain his support.

But the other party didn't mean it that way at all.

He only said one sentence: "They all regard Senior Brother Lilong as their leader," and then ended the conversation.

Clearly, the four departments of the Heavenly Mystery Hall had long been tamed by Venerable Lilong.

Without his intention, no one would dare to get involved in the feuds within the General Affairs Department.

“Senior Brother Lilong, how unfair is this?” Murong Ke murmured.

He thought about it for a long time but still couldn't understand why the arrogant Venerable Lilong would secretly support his junior brother.

At this moment, Murong Ke clenched his fists, feeling a deep sense of powerlessness.

At the same time, he also felt a strong sense of resentment, resentment that the position of young palace master had left him just like that.

Even if none of you support me, I will fight to the very end!

"I'm going to take that position no matter what, unless I die!"

Murong Ke's eyes turned cold, his expression hardened, his stern face contorted with rage, and a violent killing intent swept over the entire mountain, causing the white clouds to rush backward.

To secure that position, he and Linglongzi and Yanlongyu fought for nearly a thousand years.

But now, a junior is trying to climb over their heads to get ahead.

That's wishful thinking!

Even if that junior brother was favored by Uncle Bai Mei and had Senior Brother Li Long to take his side, Murong Ke would never yield!
He will do his best to fight and compete to win that position.

For this, Murong Ke was even willing to give his life!
At that moment, a hint of murderous intent flashed in Murong Ke's eyes.

If it really comes to a critical moment, even if it means sacrificing everything, he will personally take action and forcibly crush that junior brother to death!
"It seems I have to ask Ancestor Murong to intervene. Only with his help can we find out the location of Junior Brother Luo's second spiritual body."

Murong Ke murmured to himself, preparing for his own failure.

He can accept his failure and losing the position of young master.

But only if you lose to the other two competitors.

But to lose to a native who ascended from the lower realm was something Murong Ke's pride wouldn't allow to happen.

Therefore, if he fails in this test, Murong Ke will personally take action and crush both the ant's true form and its avatar to death!
Even if such an action is tantamount to a suicide attack, creating an opportunity for the other two, Murong Ke would be willing to do it!

Because he had lost to a lower realm native who was only two hundred years old and had cultivated for only three hundred years, Murong Ke felt he couldn't bear the shame! (End of Chapter)