Daojun, start from Penglai foundation building

In the central region of Cangzhou, there stands the Myriad Manifestations Immortal Palace.

As a Mahayana being who resides in Cangzhou as the head of the Qiankun Dao Sect, the location of Wanxian Immortal Lord's Daoist temple not only occupies the place with the most abundant Yuanji Lingqi in the central region of Cangzhou, but also uses this as the core to open up mountains and rivers within a radius of millions of miles, forming the vast immortal palace that now covers nearly ten million miles of mountains and rivers.

The celestial palace was filled with spiritual energy, bathed in rosy light. Amidst the celestial light and rainbows, various precious trees and spiritual roots reflected each other, and the rich spiritual energy surged like the sea. In that rosy and auspicious atmosphere, each palace shone brightly, and the surrounding corridors and platforms were radiant with light. It was truly a blessed land and a scenic spot of immortals.

The entire Wanxian Immortal Palace is now clearly divided into several parts. The central part is still controlled by Wanxian Immortal Lord and Dongri Immortal Lord, while the four directions of east, west, south and north are occupied by Tongbi Golden Ape Demon Lord, Wuyi Red Demon Lord, Fuhai Xuanjiao Dragon King and Bibo Tujiao Dragon King, serving as the temporary dojo and palace of the four Mahayana Demon Lords, to accommodate the large number of celestial demons and their followers who came with the four Demon Lords.

The palace belonging to the Azure Wave Dragon King is located in the west, which can be said to be directly facing the Eastern Heavenly Daoist School.

Here, the mountains rise and fall, and within them lie vast swamps and deep pools. Palaces and pavilions are built atop these continuous mountain ranges, displaying a natural beauty and extraordinary grandeur. It is evident that the many great demons who came to the Azure Pool either drank and made merry in those palaces or played in the mountains and forests, but none of them dared to approach the vast swamp surrounded by mountains.

This is because the Azure Dragon King's palace is located in that great swamp. In this swamp, the Crystal Dragon Palace is surrounded by shrimp soldiers and crab generals, and patrolling aquatic demon soldiers are everywhere. From time to time, a loud snoring can be heard from within that huge, hazy crystal palace.

Apart from the snoring of the Azure Wave Dragon King, the entire Dragon Palace was completely quiet. The mermaids and clam maidens who served the Azure Wave Dragon King in the Dragon Palace knew that their Dragon King was in a bad mood, and none of them dared to go forward to provoke him. After all, the wails and pleas for mercy and the sounds of flesh being torn apart from the hundreds and thousands of servants and attendants in the palace that day were enough to prove what had happened.

Therefore, no one dares to disturb the Azure Wave Dragon King's deep sleep, which lasts for six days and six nights.

At this time, in the western border region of the State of Qi, far away in Cangzhou.

After completing the daily incense offering as usual, Immortal Lord Yuzhen looked at the small, palm-sized bow, which now had an extra layer of flowing light, and nodded: "Tomorrow, that will be enough to shoot him with another arrow."

The daily incense offerings not only deepen the karmic connection between the scarecrow and the Azure Dragon King, but also imbue the small bow with mystical power. After seven days, the bow will have accumulated enough strength to shoot an arrow.

The following afternoon, at the hour of You (5-7 PM), the sun set.

Jiang Sheng gazed at the fluttering banners, listened to the tinkling of the copper bells and life tablets, and watched as the Jade Immortal Lord ascended the seven-tiered platform step by step, burning incense, performing rituals, and chanting sutras to invoke karmic connections.

After another worship ceremony, the calamity and causal forces between heaven and earth converged and landed on the small bow of tendons and bones.

Then, the Jade Immortal Lord drew his bow and shot an arrow at the scarecrow inscribed with the name of the Azure Wave Dragon King. The arrow struck the scarecrow squarely in the chest.

In an instant, a gale howled, and an invisible force descended from the sky, turning into flying dust and extinguishing the seven life lamps on the second level of the platform. As the life lamps went out, an inexplicable force stirred up the destiny and fate within them, soaring into the sky like an arrow that had struck the scarecrow's chest, heading straight for the destiny star belonging to the Azure Wave Dragon King in the starry sky.

As that inexplicable force stirred up the destiny and fate of the Azure Wave Dragon King, the hidden destiny star in the sea of ​​stars was also locked in. In an instant, the inexplicable force entered the hidden destiny star of the Azure Wave Dragon King, adding another layer of mottled marks to the huge destiny star.

Jade Immortal Lord nodded and said with great satisfaction, "One arrow, and he'll be agitated; two arrows, and he'll be confused and uneasy; three arrows, and he'll be irritable and easily angered; four arrows, and that old man Bibo will fall into a deep sleep."

This was the first time Jiang Sheng had ever seen a Mahayana-level being use the Seven Arrows of Nailhead. He asked curiously, "Immortal Lord, if the Azure Wave Dragon King continues to appear restless and agitated, wouldn't that attract the attention of other Mahayana beings?"

Immortal Lord Yuzhen shook his head and smiled, "It shouldn't be the case. First, the Seven Arrows of Nailhead book is rarely used, so no one would think of this aspect in a short time; second, being hit by the Seven Arrows of Nailhead will make one irritable and sleepy."

"It's normal for a Mahayana-level being to go into seclusion for three to five hundred years, or even three to five thousand years. How many people would pay attention if he slept for thirty or fifty days?"

"Moreover, Fellow Daoist Chiyun will maintain a low intensity at the front line these days, giving them time to feign compliance. By the time they realize something is wrong, Old Man Bibo will be close to being annihilated."

After listening to Jade Immortal Lord's explanation, Jiang Sheng understood and gained more insight into how to use the Seven Arrows of Nailhead.

at the same time.

The Azure Wave Dragon King, who was fast asleep in his palace amidst the mountains and marshes, was caught in a strange dream.

In the dream, the Azure Wave Dragon King was nailed to a high platform, his magical power dissipating without a trace. Looking at his hands and feet nailed to the frame, the Azure Wave Dragon King felt a sense of panic: he, a dignified Mahayana being, the Dragon King of the One Lake, was actually nailed to this high platform!

What kind of scenery are they using him for?!
At this moment, a commotion arose from all directions. The Azure Wave Dragon King looked closely and saw that there seemed to be figures pointing and whispering at him from all directions. These figures were talking incoherently and annoyingly, which made the Azure Wave Dragon King's head ache.

However, amidst this headache, the Azure Wave Dragon King suddenly felt a chill in his abdomen. Looking down, he saw someone cutting open his flesh with a knife and scooping out his dragon pearl.

In an instant, the Azure Wave Dragon King suddenly awoke.

"what!"

With a gasp, the Azure Wave Dragon King rose and looked at his spacious and empty palace, at the mess and severed limbs scattered all over the ground, and let out a long breath of stale air.

Just as the Azure Wave Dragon King was trying to recall who had dug out his dragon pearl in his dream, a sudden commotion interrupted his thoughts, greatly irritating him: "Who was it?!"

Outside the palace, a voice that the Azure Wave Dragon King knew all too well came: "Father, it's your daughter."

The Azure Dragon King had no choice but to suppress his agitation and open the door to his bedchamber.

When Ao Yulong entered the palace, he frowned as he looked at the bloodstains and pieces of flesh on the walls on both sides of the palace, the severed limbs and remains on the ground, and the stains on the pillars: Why is Father so angry?

The Azure Wave Dragon King looked at Ao Yu Dragon Lord with some impatience and said, "Has something happened down below, or have those old fogies come to a conclusion?"

Ao Yulongjun said, "Father, the Overturning Sea Dragon King and the others haven't reached a consensus yet. It's because the demon lords below haven't been able to see you these past few days, and they're a little worried."

The Azure Wave Dragon King suddenly grinned: "Worried?"

"Are they worried that I might be injured and unable to protect them from the wind and rain? Or have they already harbored improper thoughts and are coveting my position?"

As the Azure Wave Dragon King posed his question, a profound and terrifying pressure surged forth like a tide in the already dark and blood-soaked palace, which was littered with severed limbs and remains. It nearly drowned Ao Yu Dragon Lord in this Mahayana pressure.

Looking at his pale-faced daughter, the Azure Wave Dragon King said coldly, "I brought you here for two reasons: first, to let you see how I avenge your brother; and second, to have you keep an eye on those guys and make them obey my orders."

"If you can't do anything, what use are you to me?"

"Go tell those guys that I'm perfectly fine. Before the war even starts, let them toughen up and sharpen their claws. Don't let them turn into spineless cowards when I need them. Otherwise, don't blame me for eating them!"

Ao Yulongjun bowed her head in agreement, not daring to look up or gaze at the menacing, enormous shadow that now covered the entire palace.

"Go ahead, and while you're at it, have someone clean up my bedchamber. I'm going to continue sleeping!"

With that, the Azure Wave Dragon King withdrew his oppressive aura, lay down on the bed in the deepest, darkest part of his palace, and continued to sleep soundly. Ao Yu Dragon Lord had no choice but to bow his head and leave.

After leaving his palace, Ao Yulongjun went directly out of the Great Swamp and back to his palace atop the mountains.

At this moment, the palace was full of powerful demons. They dared not personally provoke the Azure Wave Dragon King, but only dared to urge Ao Yu to test the waters. When Ao Yu returned, the group of powerful demons breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking at the great demons around him, some curious and some worried, Ao Yu no longer had the timid and helpless look he had in front of the Azure Wave Dragon King.

The dragon princess was dignified and spoke calmly: "Father is alright, everyone can rest assured."

"It's just that the Dragon King of the Overturning Sea, the Golden Ape Demon Lord, and the Immortal Lord of Myriad Manifestations couldn't come to a decision in a short time, so Father simply went to sleep and let them argue their way to a conclusion first."

"As for you all, your father wants you to strengthen your bodies and sharpen your claws, so that you may be ready to be summoned by your father at any time."

Upon hearing this, the great demons of the Azure Wave Pool were immediately relieved and dispersed. Some continued drinking and making merry, while others indulged in debauchery during the day. Some even followed the example of the Azure Wave Dragon King and went to sleep soundly.

After the demons dispersed, Ao Yu instructed, "Go and invite the Demon Lord Duqiu."

Before long, the Demon Lord Duqiu, clad in soft armor and sporting a single horn on his head, arrived at Ao Yu's place: "Your Highness, is there anything you need me to do?"

Ao Yu nodded, a hint of solemnity on his face: "Demon Lord Duqiu, I invited you here because there is something I need your assistance with."

The Demon Lord Duqiu patted his chest and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, Your Highness saved my life. If Your Highness needs anything, just take it!"

Ao Yu shook his head: "It's not that I need the Demon Lord to risk his life, but I need the Demon Lord to gather some information for me."

"Today I went to see my father and found that his complexion was not right. It was as if someone had shaken his luck. There must be something wrong here!"

"But I can't go to the Dragon King of the Overturning Sea and the Golden Ape Demon Lord about this matter. The Forest of Ten Thousand Beasts and the Flood Dragon Sea are not one family, and my Azure Wave Pool is just an appendage of the Flood Dragon Sea."

"If the Golden Ape Demon Lord and the others find out about this, they will definitely come to investigate the situation themselves, which will be detrimental to my father. If the Overturning Sea Dragon King finds out, he may also have designs on it and try to seize my Bibo Pool's foundation."

"At this point, we can only entrust this matter to the Demon Lord."

Hearing that such a heavy responsibility was placed on his shoulders, the Demon Lord Duqiu felt his heart surge with emotion: "Your Highness, tell me, what do you want me to do?"

Ao Yu said, "I would also like to ask the Demon Lord to go to the Western Regions of Cangzhou to investigate which Immortal Lord of the Eastern Heaven Daoist Clan my father encountered that day, and how the battle went. Also, investigate the current activities of the Eastern Heaven Daoist Clan, and see if there is anything amiss."

"The Demon Lord can burrow hundreds of millions of miles underground and perceive all movements on the earth. I entrust this matter to the Demon Lord."

The Demon Lord Duqiu laughed and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, I will take care of this matter. I will set off now."

Seeing that the Demon Lord Duqiu was about to act, Ao Yu quickly called out to him and took out a shimmering dragon scale from his robes: "Give this to the Demon Lord. It can shield your aura and protect you from attacks in case of danger. I hope the Demon Lord will be careful."

The Demon Lord Duqiu solemnly accepted the dragon scale and left.

Watching the Solitary Earth Demon Lord depart, Ao Yu pondered for a moment and said, "Go and invite the Winged Tiger Demon Lord again."

Before long, the Winged Tiger Demon Lord, with wings on his back, a tiger's head and a human body, and wearing a suit of iron armor, came over. Ao Yu repeated what he had said to the Duqiu Demon Lord to the Winged Tiger Demon Lord, and then carefully took out his dragon scale: "This journey is extremely dangerous. Although the Demon Lord is very powerful, I do not want to see anything happen to the Demon Lord."

"Please keep this item safe, Demon Lord, and be extremely careful."

The Winged Tiger Demon Lord excitedly put away the dragon scales and patted his chest, promising that he would definitely bring back news.

After the Winged Tiger Demon Lord left, Ao Yu nodded and stood on the Heavenly Pavilion atop the continuous mountain range. Ao Yu quietly watched the Solitary Earth Demon Lord and the Winged Tiger Demon Lord leave and said softly, "One went underground, and the other went to the sky. Hopefully, they can find out something."

Five days passed in the blink of an eye.

For beings in the upper three realms, three to five days is no different from three to five breaths.

Those who exist in the upper three realms are basically destined for longevity, as long as they do not face heavenly tribulations.

For those who have survived the three calamities of refining emptiness, endured the five tribulations of merging into one body, and attained the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top and the Five Qi Returning to the Origin, they can be said to live as long as heaven and earth and be as revered as the sun and moon.

Such a level of cultivation, let alone three or five days, even three or five thousand years, would only be a blink of an eye.

When they reach their level of cultivation, having lost all hope of breaking through to the Pure Yang realm, and already at the pinnacle of the nine realms, time becomes the least valuable thing.

Inside the Myriad Manifestations Immortal Palace, the Myriad Manifestations Immortal Lord, the Overturning Sea Dragon King, and the Golden Ape Demon Lord still hadn't reached a conclusion.

Immortal Lord Dongri has already returned to his meditation, and Crimson Winged Demon has also returned to his temporary residence, not intending to get involved in these troublesome matters.

Despite the sordid situation in the rear, the battle situation on the front lines strangely stabilized.

Whether it was the states of Yan and Zhao or the states of Zhuang and Zheng, the battle lines stabilized. With the support of the demon lords of the Ten Thousand Beasts Forest and the Flood Dragon Sea, the Qiankun Dao Sect and the Yuanyang Dao Sect blocked the offensive of the Eastern Heaven Daoist School. Even the battle lines of the Qi Kingdom were maintained in the vicinity of the Qi capital.

It seemed that the Eastern Heaven Daoist School had lost its previous invincible momentum, which made the Qiankun Daoist Sect and the Yuanyang Daoist Sect breathe a sigh of relief.

Just as both sides were trying to maintain the current state of the war, a burst of energy appeared within the territory of the Qi Kingdom.

In the Qi Kingdom, along the capital, as the soil churned on the battlefield, an earthworm no more than a finger's length emerged from the ground, sensing its surroundings: "It seems Your Highness is right, there is indeed a problem at the front lines."

"Both the Eastern Heaven Daoist School and the Qiankun Daoist Sect have reached a stalemate, which is not right."

"Perhaps I should go west and take a look."

After some thought, the earthworm burrowed back into the soil and headed west. Meanwhile, the Yaochi flagship, which stood amidst the fierce winds, thunder, and fire in the sky, sensed something.

Thirteen million miles away, a small magic boat, no more than a hundred miles long, slowly turned its course and headed east to investigate. (End of Chapter)