Daojun, start from Penglai foundation building

The Three Realms and the Vast Thousand Worlds.

Amidst the dazzling light and auspicious colors, golden light shimmered and starlight flowed, and between two towering jade pillars reaching the heavens hung a magnificent and imposing plaque, upon which three large characters were written in blue ink and gold: East Heavenly Gate.

Beneath the palace walls, heavenly soldiers and generals stood solemnly and imposingly on the jade steps, guarding this gateway to the Heavenly Court.

This place is the easternmost point of the Three Realms, directly connecting to the Heavenly Court. Therefore, there are many people from the Upper Three Realms coming and going, among whom the Eastern Heavenly Daoists are the main force.

Suddenly, a figure approached from afar. Upon seeing this, the heavenly general guarding the East Heavenly Gate immediately ordered the heavenly soldiers to prepare the teleportation gate.

Three breaths later, True Lord Yuming leisurely landed, nodded slightly to the guarding heavenly general, and then stepped into the teleportation array to go straight to the Eastern Dipper Star Palace.

However, before the guardian general could breathe a sigh of relief, he sensed a familiar fluctuation of energy. Looking up, he quickly instructed the general to reopen the teleportation array.

Immediately, Hua Yu Zhenjun of the Qinghua Dao Sect stepped into the teleportation array without stopping.

However, this is just the beginning.

Soon, one after another, True Monarch Cangyuan of the Tianhe Dao Sect, True Monarch Huayao of the Qinghua Dao Sect, and True Monarch Yuche of the Penglai Dao Sect returned from the outside world.

In the Eastern Heavenly Star Sea, bright stars lit up one after another, each star representing the return of a True Monarch of the Upper Three Realms from the Eastern Heavenly Daoist School.

Looking at those renowned Dongxuan True Lords who were famous throughout the heavens, the guarding generals were already somewhat numb: how many years had it been since they had seen so many True Lords of the Eastern Heaven Daoist School?
In less than a quarter of an hour, no fewer than a dozen Dongxuan Zhenjun from the Eastern Heaven Taoist sect arrived from the outside world. Such a grand spectacle was felt not only by the immortals and gods of the Eastern Heaven, but also by the Three Realms, the Western Heaven, and the Heavenly Court.

In the fourth celestial palace, Ye Wenshu gazed at the dazzling, clear stars and murmured, "Azure Sky Jade Bright True Lord, Supreme Eternal Radiance True Lord, Vast Creation Source True Lord."

"The Eastern Heavenly Daoist sect has dispatched so many Nascent Soul True Monarchs in one go; that's quite a grand gesture."

Beside Ye Wenshu, a virtuous and quiet figure also said softly, "I heard that the one from Xiaopenglai in the South China Sea has also made a move."

A miniature Penglai in the South China Sea?!

Ye Wenshu frowned: "Lingyuan?"

"Wasn't he in seclusion in Xiaopenglai, practicing his magic, and expected to emerge in three hundred years? How come he's out so quickly?"

The figure shook its head, its voice still gentle: "For us, it will take three hundred years, but perhaps in that person's eyes, sixty years would be enough."

Upon hearing this, Ye Wenshu's brows furrowed deeply again, and after a long while, she sighed: "With Lingyuan emerging from seclusion, the actions of the Eastern Heaven Daoist School in the Nine Provinces Realm will inevitably have to be accelerated."

Seeing Ye Wenshu's worried expression, the figure revealed a gentle smile: "Isn't this exactly what you need, little sister?"

"Sister Xuan Nu needs to share His Majesty's burdens, and I, as her younger sister, also need to get involved in the affairs of the Nine Provinces for Her Majesty's sake."

"I wonder if my elder sister has a way to send her younger sister into the Nine Provinces?"

Ye Wenshu turned her head to look at the beautiful figure beside her.

She was undeniably beautiful, with an exceptionally pure and ethereal aura. Coupled with her tranquil and virtuous temperament and gentle and charming appearance, it's safe to say that anyone who saw her would subconsciously lower their guard and want to protect her.

Ye Wenshu seemed completely unguarded around her: "Don't worry, little sister, leave this to me."

The figure gracefully bowed and said, "In that case, thank you very much, sister."

Ye Wenshu watched the man leave with a smile, but the smile vanished instantly, replaced by her usual cold expression: "You vixen, who are you trying to seduce with your seductive skills!"

Tu Shan Lian is one of the holy maidens of Tu Shan Holy Land, one of the twelve royal courts of the Great Wilderness Realm.

This person came in person, saying he was willing to do his part for the Heavenly Court. But in the end, isn't it just that Tu Shan couldn't let go of the Su Clan of Qingqiu, and was afraid of provoking the Eastern Heavenly Daoist family, so he wanted to find the Heavenly Court as a backer?

Ultimately, however, the relationship between Tushan and the Heavenly Court is one of mutual benefit. Therefore, no matter how much Ye Wenshu despises Tushan Lian, this vixen, she has no choice but to put on a show of politeness and courtesy towards her.

After seeing Tu Shanlian off and returning to her Xuan Nu Palace, Ye Wenshu rubbed her temples, looking somewhat tired: Jiang Sheng's emergence from seclusion is not good news.

Everyone knows the sharpness of this man's sword, and when he emerges from seclusion, his immortal sword will surely be used to drink blood.

As she pondered, Ye Wenshu looked eastward again. Standing in the courtyard of the fourth heavenly palace, she gazed at the eastern sky and saw the continuous palaces and jade pavilions radiating countless bright lights. Countless immortals rode clouds and cranes to and fro like shuttles. Above the vast heavenly palace, the sea of ​​stars hung upside down, and seven rainbows formed a bridge.

Just as Ye Wenshu was about to turn her head, a sudden rainbow light appeared in the eastern sky, causing her to stop in her tracks.

"Ok?"

Gazing at the rainbow light in the distant Eastern Star Sea, Ye Wenshu's expression changed several times before finally turning into a soft laugh: "Heh, you really broke through."

Now, let's talk about the Eastern Heavenly Daoist School, the Starry Sky Palace.

"To be honest, you asked me for help, but in the end, I still have to brew tea for you."

"What kind of truth is this?"

The Jade Crown and Green Robe True Lord Qingxiao Yuming said, pushing the brewed tea in front of the Taoist: "However, you did not do badly. Your movements were clean and efficient. It seems that your sword has not rusted yet."

The Taoist sitting opposite Jade Bright True Lord was Jiang Sheng.

Now, facing True Lord Yuming, Jiang Sheng was at ease: "It's just a short sixty years. True Lord, rest assured, this sword in my hand will not rust even after another thousand years."

Yu Ming Zhenjun couldn't help but laugh and said, "Indeed, it's just a mere sixty years."

"In sixty years, you have achieved your current level of skill. But you are clearly capable of taking that step, so why do you stop? Are you afraid?"

Jiang Sheng shook his head: "That's not the case. It's just that this time, our Eastern Heaven is competing for destiny in the Nine Provinces. If I break through to the next realm and merge into the body within the Nine Provinces, it will be more advantageous for our Eastern Heaven."

Yu Ming Zhenjun nodded in satisfaction: "Ling Yuan, you have the most insightful nature."

"I have never been wrong about this."

“In the past, we were always thinking about being the first, striving to take one step at a time, but few of us were willing to stop and think or take a look.”

"Nowadays, the Nine Provinces are becoming more and more lively, with each faction taking turns to perform."

"Lingyuan, wait a moment. Don't rush in. There's no need to fight for this moment's victory."

Jiang Sheng understood perfectly. He knew what Yu Ming Zhenjun meant. In fact, the Eastern Heaven Daoist sect wasn't limited to Penglai. Right now, having Lin Fan and Ling Yu in the Nine Provinces Realm was enough. It was time to let the people from Qinghua and Tianhe also make their appearance.

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, I understand."

"I'm just a little curious, is it Qinghua or Tianhe that's going to the Nine Provinces Realm?"

Regarding Jiang Sheng's question, True Lord Yuming had nothing to hide: "It's Qinghua."

"Xuan Yi will personally lead the team, and all the true disciples of the Xuan generation who have reached the Refinement of Emptiness level will be mobilized."

In the Eastern Continent, there is the Qinghua Dao Sect. The Qinghua Dao Sect is not only a sacred place of the Xuanmen (mysterious sect), but also the lineage of the Heavenly Venerable. Therefore, the Qinghua Dao Sect has an extremely unique position in the Eastern Continent. Its sect is hidden between reality and illusion. People who come and go can only see this vast swamp, but cannot see the legendary Dao Sect.

In the Qinghua Dao Sect, amidst the peach groves, fragrance permeates the air, and wisps of smoke rise from several Boshan incense burners, creating a scene reminiscent of ink paintings.

At this moment, Xuan Yi, the current senior disciple of Qinghua Dao Sect, was sitting cross-legged in the peach grove, while on both sides of him, Lu Xuanjun, Luo Wusheng, Li Sangyuan and other true disciples of the Xuan generation of Qinghua Dao Sect were expounding on the Dao.

Xuan watched his junior brothers and sisters perform with a smile. He knew very well that this might be the last time that the Xuan generation would play around like this in the sect.

After everyone had finished playing around, Xuan Yi said, "Fellow junior brothers and sisters, our trip to the Nine Provinces Realm is not only for the sect, but also to fight for our own destiny."

"In the Xuanmen (Taoist sects), the capable rise and the inferior fall. If we cannot seize their fortune for our own use, then for at least three thousand years, we will never find such an opportunity again."

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback.

Xuan Yi explained it all clearly. The reason he said that such a good opportunity would not be found for at least three thousand years was because once the Xuanmen calamity dissipated, the chaotic heavens would inevitably usher in a relatively peaceful period, and it would be much more difficult to break through to a higher realm then.

Calamities never come in waves, giving people no chance to catch their breath.

Every great calamity that erupts in the chaotic void is the result of countless years of accumulated power.

During the great calamity, the shackles of heaven and earth and the restrictions of chaos will be much looser, and opportunities will be everywhere. As long as you are brave and resourceful, you can earn a future, just like the True Lord Yanxing who fought for destiny ten thousand years ago.

Who could have imagined that the rogue cultivator from the past would reach this point, almost achieving the Pure Yang realm?
Therefore, this is the best opportunity. If we can seize this opportunity, today's Void Refining cultivators will become tomorrow's Integration True Monarchs.

Seeing this, Lu Xuanjun said, "Senior Brother, please rest assured, we all know what we're doing. We will definitely surpass Penglai in merit this time!"

Every great battle produces meritorious deeds.

The war between the Eastern Heaven Daoist School and the Nine Provinces Realm will naturally be accompanied by countless merits. Lu Xuanjun's idea is for the people of Qinghua Daoist Sect to unite and compete with Penglai for first place on the merit list.

Although they are both from the Eastern Heavenly Daoist School and allies, how could there be no competition between Qinghua and Penglai?

This kind of healthy competition is most conducive to the progress of disciples on both sides, so the sect does not obstruct it.

As Lu Xuanjun spoke, the others also began to talk about how to cooperate in the Nine Provinces Realm, to earn more merit, and to let all the heavens and myriad realms see the power of their Qinghua Dao Sect's Xuan generation.

Xuan Yi smiled and quietly watched his fellow disciples. As the performance ended and everyone dispersed, Xuan Yi called out to Li Sangyuan alone: ​​"Xuan Fang, I noticed you seemed a bit listless earlier. Is something on your mind?"

Li Sangyuan shook his head: "Senior Brother, I don't have anything on my mind. I'm just thinking about someone."

Xuan Yi became interested: "Oh? Xuan Fang, who are you thinking about?"

Li Sangyuan said, "Senior Brother, Junior Brother is thinking about Lingyuan."

“When we go to the Nine Provinces Realm this time, we will inevitably encounter Ling Yuan. Junior Brother is wondering, can we really defeat Ling Yuan?”

As Li Sangyuan uttered Jiang Sheng's name, Xuan Yi's expression changed slightly. Seeing his senior brother's demeanor, Li Sangyuan realized he had said the wrong thing and couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

Xuan Yi sighed softly, then patted Li Sangyuan on the shoulder: "Yes, Lingyuan."

"You think I, your senior brother, didn't consider this point?"

"If I hadn't considered that, I wouldn't have led the team myself."

“Xuanfang, let me tell you the truth: whether we can compete with Lingyuan or not is not important. But if we dare not compete and become cowardly, that is what will truly destroy us.”

"If the younger generation of the sect asks us in the future why we didn't dare to step forward during the Xuanmen Calamity, how can we explain it to them?"

"Are we just going to sit idly by and watch Penglai steal the limelight, knowing we can't compete with Lingyuan?"

"First try to win the battle; if you can't win, then consider other options."

Li Sangyuan nodded, his demeanor suddenly changing: "Don't worry, Senior Brother, Xuanfang will definitely strive to be the best and will never let our fellow practitioners from Penglai and Tianhe look down on us!"

Xuan Yi smiled and nodded: "That's right, go and prepare well, your senior brother will back you up this time!"

After watching Li Sangyuan leave, the smile on Xuan Yi's face slowly faded. Gazing in the direction where his fellow disciples had gone, Xuan Yi sighed deeply, "Ling Yuan, Ling Yuan."

Although they said they should dare to compete and fight, Xuan Yi understood perfectly well that their Qinghua Xuan generation was no match for the Penglai Ling generation.

It's not just the Qinghua Xuan generation, the Tianhe Ming generation, or even the current Chixiao Seven Sons of the Chixiao Dao Sect, or other Xuanmen holy lands; it's hard to find anyone who can compare to the Penglai Ling generation.

All of this is due to one thing: Penglai Spirit Abyss!
How capable can a person be, and to what extent?
What kind of demeanor and style should the so-called leader of the Xuanmen (Taoist sect) have?

If it were before, Xuan Yi might have thought of Qi Yuan from the Qiankun Dao Sect, but if it really is Qi Yuan, Xuan Yi is not afraid to compete with Qi Yuan.

Both he and Tianhe Mingxian possess the strength to rival Qiyuan.

But if it were Jiang Sheng
Recalling the scene in Buzhou Realm where Jiang Sheng single-handedly stopped fourteen Dongxuan cultivators, Xuan Yi couldn't help but sigh: How could he possibly compete with that?
Those who haven't witnessed Jiang Sheng's actions can hardly understand the sense of helplessness he felt; he was simply unlike his contemporaries!

Especially when facing Jiang Sheng as an opponent, the profound sense of powerlessness and despair can truly crush a person's spirit. It can be said that none of those who fought against Jiang Sheng managed to avoid their Daoist hearts collapsing.

"Fellow Daoist Xuan Yi, why are you sighing so deeply here?"

A soft laugh rang out, and Xuan Yi turned his head to look, unable to help but exclaim in surprise, "Fellow Daoist Mingxian? Aren't you in the Tianyuan Realm?"

The person who appeared in the peach grove of Qinghua Dao Sect at this moment was none other than Ming Xian of Tianhe Dao Sect.

Mingxian smiled and said, "The Tianyuan Realm is no longer a concern, and I can finally come back to visit my sect."

"Having heard that Fellow Daoist Xuan Yi is going to personally lead a team into the Nine Provinces Realm to compete with the Qiankun Dao Sect for destiny, I have come here to see Fellow Daoist Xuan Yi off."

Xuan nodded: "I see."

Unexpectedly, Mingxian added, "Besides seeing you off, I also want to tell you that I will soon be entering the Nine Provinces Realm."

"Penglai was eliminated early on, and now it's fighting fiercely with Qiankun Dao Sect. Fellow Daoist Xuanyi, you'd better work harder."

"Let's not wait until we, the Heavenly River cultivators, enter the arena only to find that our fellow Daoists from Qinghua have accomplished nothing!"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yi's face darkened: "This time, my Qinghua Xuan generation will enter the Nine Provinces Realm and earn merits, making our names known throughout the heavens. There is no need for the fellow Daoists of the Heavenly River to worry about it."

Ming Xian's eyes lit up upon hearing this: "Oh?"

"I've heard that the Refining Sun and Gathering Moon of the Suspended Medicine Realm and the Lesser Yang and Lesser Yin of the Profound Yellow Realm are both within the Nine Provinces Realm. How about I make a bet with you, fellow Daoist? You can choose two of these four, and I'll choose two as well. Let's see who can take them down first, shall we?"

Xuan Yi readily agreed: "Then it's settled. The loser must offer seven Taiyi Liujin Pills."

Ming Xian raised his hand: "A promise made is a promise kept!" (End of Chapter)