Cultivating Immortality in the Winter Wasteland.

Chapter 816 Exploration
Chen Wang had a vague feeling that something was wrong.

The difference in combat strength between the two major forces, the Ancient Immortal Holy Land and the Bodhi Holy Land, should not be so great.

He rushed to the Ancient Immortal Holy Land. When he arrived, Chen Wang suddenly had a thought. He concealed his form, changed his appearance, and transformed into a burly man wearing a Taoist robe and a Taoist crown, looking very majestic.

He stepped forward and honestly presented his visiting card, using a communication device to contact Ye Qingshuang, the sect leader of the Ancient Immortal Holy Land.

Chen Wang claimed to be Qin Qiong, a rogue cultivator from Wagang Mountain, who wanted to seek refuge with the ancient immortal holy land.

The ancient immortal holy land is arrogant and has never taken rogue cultivators seriously.

However, Chen Wang slightly revealed his strength. As a Nascent Soul stage expert, even the most arrogant Ancient Immortal Holy Land would not turn away a Nascent Soul stage expert.

After a brief conversation, Ye Qingshuang quickly arrived at the reception room.

To be personally received by the sect leader of the Ancient Immortal Holy Land is already quite extraordinary.

The elders exchanged glances, somewhat surprised.

Why did the sect leader come in person?

In the past, even if a rogue cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage joined, an elder would be sent.

Ancient Immortal Holy Land is a major sect with a long history, and it has the confidence to do so.

Upon seeing Ye Qingshuang, everyone immediately bowed respectfully.

Sect Master Ye Qingshuang nodded slightly.

This mature and beautiful female cultivator is highly respected in the ancient immortal holy land.

She waved her hand and said, "Now is the time when we need people. Since someone has come to join us, I will receive them personally. You may all leave now."

The two elders were somewhat surprised, but they didn't show it on their faces and respectfully said, "Yes, sir."

They left, and soon only Ye Qingshuang and Chen Wang remained in the reception room.

Ye Qingshuang smiled and said, "Are you from Wagang Mountain?"

Chen Wang nodded and said, "That's right."

Ye Qingshuang said, "When I traveled the world, I visited Wagang Mountain. I never expected that such a hero was hidden there."

Chen Wang smiled slightly, thinking to himself that this sect leader was quite good at talking nonsense.

Then Ye Qingshuang said, "Since you are an old friend from back then, why don't you come with me to Taiwei Palace?"

Chen Wang nodded.

This place is not safe; it's easy for that elder to spy on us.

Chen Wang was able to shield the Grand Elder's senses with his divine sense, but wouldn't that be tantamount to telling the Grand Elder that he had a problem?

He and Ye Qingshuang arrived at Taiwei Palace.

Chen Wang had visited Taiwei Palace once before, but even now, he could still feel the grandeur of the palace.

The Ancient Immortal Holy Land is also a sect with a long history, having gone through tens of thousands of years. The historical atmosphere of Taiwei Palace is overwhelming, and Chen Wang couldn't help but be a little stunned.

Even the Grand Elder's divine sense couldn't probe this place within the Taiwei Palace.

Ye Qingshuang said softly, "Brother Dao has finally arrived."

At this moment, Chen Wang, with another burly and imposing face, said calmly, "Has something happened at the Ancient Immortal Holy Land?"

Ye Qingshuang nodded and said, "That's right, I'm sure you've heard about the conflict between the Ancient Immortal Holy Land and the Bodhi Holy Land."

Chen Wang nodded and said, "That's right. I'm very curious about that kind of supernatural power. If the Ancient Immortal Holy Land had such a power, it should have been shown off to the world long ago."

Ye Qingshuang smiled wryly and said, "That's right, Brother Dao has sharp eyes and saw the problem at a glance."

Although the ancient immortal holy land has some ancient traditions, it does not mean that they have never used them in history. On the contrary, many of the traditions regarded as secret manuals have displayed divine power in history, which is why these supernatural powers have become famous throughout the world.

The same applies to the other major powers; there is no situation where any supernatural power has remained unused for tens of thousands of years. If there is, it is a mediocre power with insufficient strength.

At this moment, Ye Qingshuang explained, "Although the Grand Elder is at the Integration Stage, seven or eight out of ten elders and deacons in the sect originally supported me, but now the situation has changed."

She sighed as she said this.
"The Grand Elder used some unknown means, but most of the elders in the sect have now become his staunch supporters. In particular, he has also recruited a group of people to learn the divine power of the God-Slaying Technique. It is said that the power of this divine power increases greatly after practicing it. I'm sure you know about Yan Huifeng. His strength was originally quite low in the Ancient Immortal Holy Land, but he was able to defeat those high monks effortlessly, all thanks to the power of the God-Slaying Technique."

Chen Wang asked, "What kind of supernatural power can be mastered so quickly and be so powerful? What exactly is this God-Slaying Technique?"

Ye Qingshuang shook her head and said, "If it were a normal divine power, it would indeed not have this kind of power, but when this God-Slaying Technique is used in conjunction with the God-Summoning Technique, it actually summons the power of a Great Flame Heaven Tribulation Transcending Stage expert."

Chen Wang raised an eyebrow and said, "Such a thing actually happened?"

Ye Qingshuang said helplessly, "I can now confirm that there is a sect leader of my Ancient Immortal Holy Land in the Great Yan Heaven, but I don't know which one it is."

"In the history of the Ancient Immortal Holy Land, several sect leaders did not die of old age or in battle, but their whereabouts are unknown. Some say they went to other heavens to seek opportunities, while others say they ascended to immortality, but there is no conclusive evidence. As for the earliest sect leaders, they all ascended to the Immortal Realm in full view of everyone back then. However, the Immortal Realm has since become a legend, and the whereabouts of those patriarchs are unknown."

As soon as Ye Qingshuang finished speaking, Chen Wang was somewhat surprised: "Are you sure?"

Ye Qingshuang said, "Brother Dao must still remember those statues? The methods left in those statues are very similar to the God-Slaying Technique and the God-Summoning Technique. To be honest, I have also cultivated the God-Slaying Technique and felt a familiar aura. It must be the ancestor of my Ancient Immortal Holy Land. There is absolutely no mistake."

Chen Wang frowned and asked, "Have you ever used this God-Slaying Technique? How powerful is it?"

Ye Qingshuang shook her head, still feeling lingering fear, and said, "I felt that the God-Slaying Technique was effortless to cultivate, but when I used it, I sensed a special aura, which was the ancestor. Therefore... I dare not use it."

Chen Wang asked, "Why?"

Ye Qingshuang's face turned pale as she said, "This is just a gut feeling. I have a feeling that using this method will bring about unforeseen consequences. Perhaps the changes in the elders and their drastic shifts in attitude are related to their use of this method."

Chen Wang frowned deeply.

The waters of the ancient immortal holy land are indeed very deep.

He said calmly, "In that case, it seems that your Grand Elder has a deep connection with the Great Flame Heaven."

Ye Qingshuang said, "These methods are not aboveboard. If it were just that the patriarch wanted to revitalize the Ancient Immortal Holy Land, I would never refuse. But I am worried that if we become someone else's weapon, we will be the first to turn on our own people."

Ye Qingshuang concluded that if the Great Yan Heaven truly wanted to rule the Dao Ning World, it would definitely eliminate those cultivators with relatively strong individual abilities, resulting in the deaths of at least a large number of them, and the Ancient Immortal Holy Land would not escape this fate either. It must be said that Ye Qingshuang, this beautiful female sect leader, was very insightful. She also knew how dirty the methods of those in power were, and that she wouldn't be willing to serve the Great Yan Heaven's ancestor just because a few kind words were spoken.

Chen Wang nodded and said, "I see. Thank you for telling me frankly, Sect Master. Now that I have found out, I should take my leave so that I can be prepared."

Ye Qingshuang suddenly stepped forward and said, "I hope you can save the Ancient Immortal Holy Land."

Chen Wang said with a half-smile, "This matter involves your Ancient Immortal Holy Land's founder, the Grand Elder, and most of the current elders. What's the point of talking about saving them or not? This is actually not something an outsider like me can interfere with."

Ye Qingshuang's expression changed slightly as she said, "What if the Great Yan Heaven invades the human world?"

Chen Wang said, "I'll kill one if they come. As for now, I want to see what they're up to and don't want to have a direct confrontation with them."

Ye Qingshuang said worriedly, "I'm afraid that the Ancient Immortal Holy Land will become a complete lackey of the Great Flame Heaven."

Chen Wang said, "In that case, I will gather the other major forces to destroy the Ancient Immortal Holy Land cleanly and efficiently, without giving the Great Flame Heaven a chance to retaliate."

Ye Qingshuang sighed and said, "What you said, Brother Dao, is indeed wise. I believe the other major forces would be happy to facilitate this matter through your help."

Chen Wang is now incredibly powerful. There are over a hundred Nascent Soul stage experts in Yunshan Academy. Even more devastating is that there are several Body Integration stage experts around Chen Wang, and they are all highly skilled in combat. He is unparalleled in his prowess.

If he wanted to destroy a faction, he didn't even need to collude with other factions; if he went to their door in person, very few could resist him.

Although the Ancient Immortal Holy Land still possesses some powerful formations and is currently colluding with the Great Flame Heaven, Ye Qingshuang knows that if a conflict were to truly erupt, the Ancient Immortal Holy Land would most likely lose to Chen Wang.

Especially considering Chen Wang's steady approach to things, plus the support of several other major forces.

Once the Great Flame Heaven is involved, the other major forces will definitely unite against it.

Therefore, Chen Wang's wisest choice now is to sit back and watch the tigers fight.

Ye Qingshuang sighed and said, "Brother Dao, my Ancient Immortal Holy Land has a Tribulation Transcending Stage inheritance. I can hand it over to you, and other cultivation resources are at your disposal."

Chen Wang was not surprised at all that the Ancient Immortal Holy Land had a lineage that transcended the Tribulation stage.

However, Chen Wang shook his head and said, "No need. I have my own Tribulation Transcending Stage inheritance. If I am distracted by learning other things, I will fall behind and delay my cultivation of the Great Dao."

Ye Qingshuang was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, as this was her biggest trump card.

She frowned slightly, but quickly figured out the key point and thought to herself, "Could it be that Chen Wang made some kind of deal with the Great Zhou? No wonder he refused. There must be a Tribulation Transcending Stage inheritance in the Great Zhou as well."

Ye Qingshuang's biggest trump card at this time was also in the hands of Da Zhou, so she couldn't sway Chen Wang.

Ye Qingshuang said with some helplessness, “I have often heard about your deeds, Daoist. You rose from overseas and became a hero. You led the people of the heavens to migrate to the Dao Ning World and helped the Great Zhou quell the Fangxian Dao rebellion. All your actions prove that you are a great hero and are worthy of admiration.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Wang smiled and said, "Sect Master, you're exaggerating a bit."

Ye Qingshuang shook her head and said softly, "I truly mean what I said."

Chen Wang smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your appreciation, Sect Leader Ye. However, if we were in different places, I'm afraid you would make the same choice."

After all, no truly powerful figures have descended from the Great Flame Heaven at the moment, so Chen Wang's wisest choice is to quickly contact the other forces.

Ye Qingshuang stepped forward and tugged at Chen Wang's sleeve, saying softly, "I am willing to serve you, fellow Daoist. If we can unify the Ancient Immortal Holy Land in the future, I am willing to serve you."

At this moment, she also revealed another trump card of hers.

Ye Qingshuang was a beauty in the Dao Ning world back then, with suitors as numerous as fish crossing a river. However, she had always had high standards when her cultivation level was low, and she remained alone.

Now a great sect leader, he is extremely majestic. There are many people in the ancient immortal holy land who admire him, but no one dares to say it out loud, and they all keep it to themselves.

However, Chen Wang was focused on something else at the moment.

Ye Qingshuang finally revealed her ambition.

Chen Wang smiled slightly.
"In the end, this matter is still about Sect Master Ye wanting to seize power and completely control the Ancient Immortal Holy Land."

Ye Qingshuang sighed and said, "That's right. I'm not afraid to admit it, Brother Chen, but no matter how high-sounding the reason is, in essence, I still want to seize power."

At this point, she spoke very frankly, no longer concealing her intention to seize power.

Chen Wang nodded slightly and said with a smile, "This is quite normal. If I were in the position of sect leader, I would also want to have absolute power."

Ye Qingshuang sighed and said, "I have also learned about other forces. The elders of the sects are always willing to support the sect leader. Therefore, the sect leaders of Wuwei Dao Sect and Yin Yang Dao Sect are not in the Integration Stage, but they are real figures of power, not puppets. Only my Ancient Immortal Holy Land's Grand Elder is too domineering. Whenever I have any instructions, he rejects them all. Personnel appointments are all made by him. Although I am the sect leader of the Ancient Immortal Holy Land, I am actually like a puppet. The Grand Elder dislikes me very much and often excludes me. I am somewhat helpless about this."

She poured out her troubles to Chen Wang, but he didn't say much. People from the Ancient Immortal Holy Land have always been domineering, perhaps it started with that Grand Elder.

Ye Qingshuang said, "I hope that you can help me to reorganize the Ancient Immortal Holy Land. I will definitely follow you in the future."

Chen Wang laughed and said, "You don't even want to obey the orders of the sect's Grand Elder. How can you expect to listen to me in the future? Sect Master Ye, please don't tease me."

Ye Qingshuang's expression changed. She was indeed a very ambitious woman, but she felt somewhat helpless when facing Chen Wang.

Chen Wang is powerful. Originally, her Tribulation Transcending stage cultivation technique could have attracted Chen Wang, but now that Chen Wang already has a Tribulation Transcending stage cultivation technique, the attraction of this technique has weakened considerably.

Ye Qingshuang felt somewhat helpless; it seemed that Chen Wang didn't even think much of her.

However, Ye Qingshuang had also learned about Chen Wang. Chen Wang was surrounded by many beautiful women and was extremely charming. This was why Ye Qingshuang wanted to use herself as a trump card to attract Chen Wang.

Unfortunately... it seems that Chen Wang is very clear-headed about this matter and remains unmoved by the temptation of beauty.

Ye Qingshuang felt somewhat helpless. In order to gain Chen Wang's trust, she had revealed too much of her true feelings, which made Chen Wang think that she was ambitious and difficult to control.

Ye Qingshuang sighed inwardly. She was originally an extremely aloof person, and her decision to submit to Chen Wang was a well-thought-out matter. Chen Wang was indeed a hero, just as she said. If she wanted to find a Daoist partner, there was really no suitable candidate in the entire Great World except for Chen Wang.

However, since Chen Wang remained unmoved, Ye Qingshuang could no longer bring up the matter again.

Just when Ye Qingshuang thought there was no way to turn things around, Chen Wang stepped forward and gently hooked Ye Qingshuang's chin with his hand. Ye Qingshuang's body stiffened, and she was somewhat at a loss.

Chen Wang's gaze was extremely aggressive as he smiled and said, "Sect Leader Ye must know me well before deciding to use the honey trap. I think you could be a little bolder and give it a try. If you can please me well, I'll agree to your request."

Ye Qingshuang's face flushed instantly. Chen Wang's gaze was extremely aggressive; though his words were teasing, his eyes were as deep as a still pool.

For the first time, Ye Qingshuang felt that her aura was completely suppressed by Chen Wang.

(End of this chapter)