Immortal Road.

A marriage alliance?

The Ice Queen sneered.

"You don't know about the female officials in our dynasty, but those who cultivate the Ice Soul Technique must not lose their primordial yin before they achieve enlightenment?"

The Ice Soul Immortal Dynasty is known in the Immortal Realm for its purity and innocence, precisely because its cultivation method is unique and requires the use of the essence of the moon, thus its primordial yin cannot be lost.

Once a woman loses her virginity, her cultivation speed will be greatly reduced, or she may even stop there.

Therefore, upon hearing of the marriage alliance, all the officials in the court remained silent.

The Second Prince Guilong replied with a smile.

"This junior is naturally aware of this rule, so according to Father Emperor's wishes, the marriage is only in name, and we will not actually engage in dual cultivation. It is only for show to the outside world, and at the same time, to tell the Emperor and Empress that the Heavenly Court no longer needs to interfere!"

Upon hearing this, the officials were clearly moved.

An old minister from the court stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, if it is only a nominal marriage, then I dare to say that it is feasible, as it would be of great significance to stabilizing bilateral relations."

The second prince lowered his head, and a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.

Officials stepped forward one after another, suggesting marriage alliances, mainly targeting the female disciples of Ningbing Pavilion!

This relates to the origin of the Ice Soul Immortal Dynasty, which originally existed in the Ice Soul Immortal Realm and was passed down through generations by the patriarchal system.

The current Empress Ice Soul Fairy is merely an ascendant. Later, she surpassed her predecessor, took over the Immortal Dynasty, and founded the Ice Condensation Pavilion. From then on, the Empress system was established, and she was known to the world as a remarkable woman.

The Heavenly Emperor and Empress also greatly admired her as a fellow female ruler. It is said that they praised her publicly in the Lingxiao Palace on several occasions, saying that she dared to be the first in the world and that they intended to emulate her.

However, the situation faced by the Empress was far more severe. The Heavenly Emperor was merely missing, but there were many obstacles within the Heavenly Court, and the matter of the Empress ascending the throne had not been resolved for hundreds of thousands of years.

The Ice Soul Fairy, who reigned as an empress, provided a perfect template. Not only that, she established the Ice Condensation Pavilion, a sect that cultivated confidants under imperial power. Batch after batch of female officials were trained and subsequently took over official positions in various regions, gradually weaving a vast network.

This has made the old ministers of the Ice Soul Immortal Dynasty feel a deep sense of crisis!
They understood that after a thousand years, when those female officials had grown up, their positions would be replaced sooner or later, and the entire Immortal Dynasty would be completely replaced by a Kingdom of Women!
The reason we're not dealing with them now is because they're still useful. That's why they all spoke up to curry favor with us during the visit of the Ascending Dragon Immortal Dynasty.

This move, as expected, displeased the Queen.

"It's a marriage in name only, but do you intend to take that person back with you?"

"of course."

The second prince answered without hesitation.

"If we're going to arrange a marriage for the outside world, we have to go through the whole process. Either the woman comes back with us, or we can marry into the Ice Soul Immortal Dynasty."

and many more.

us?

"Is it more than one of you planning a marriage alliance?"

"That's right. My younger brother and I both wish to marry a disciple of the Ice Condensation Pavilion. We hope Your Majesty will grant our request."

The Ice Queen's expression was cold, though it was clear she was furious inside, though she didn't show it.

However, the court officials suggested that since it was just a formality and not a real practice, it made no difference whether it was one or two people, and that such a good thing should be agreed to sooner rather than later.

Seeing this, the Grand Preceptor of the Ascending Dragon Kingdom understood. From this glimpse, he could tell that the Ice Soul Immortal Dynasty was already in disarray and on the verge of collapse. The Empress's autocratic rule would inevitably backfire sooner or later.

He gave the second prince a look, and the latter understood.

"If you agree to the marriage alliance, my Shenglong Immortal Dynasty is willing to form an alliance, open the Wuhai Corridor, comprehensively deepen cross-domain trade, and provide the export of immortal tungsten ore!"

Immortal tungsten ore is a specialty of the Ascending Dragon Immortal Realm. It is a strategic precious metal and a rare material for refining armor and weapons.

The Ice Queen's ambitious plan to expand her army by building a female military camp is something that anyone with eyes can see.

If export controls are lifted, military force will increase rapidly, and the other side will inevitably be tempted.

Sure enough, this immediately struck a chord with him.

After much deliberation, the Ice Queen realized that for someone in a position of power, the choice between achieving great things and sacrificing individuals was much easier.

Moreover, this move was merely a gesture of goodwill from the Ascending Dragon Immortal Dynasty; it was just a formality and did not break any rules.

"Very well, you two have come from afar, and I have not yet properly entertained you. After I have prepared a welcome feast for you, I will go to the Ice Condensation Pavilion to select a marriage partner."

Speaking of this, the Empress thought of the recent batch of ascended immortals, many of whom were exceptionally intelligent. If they could deal with the Ascending Dragon Immortal Dynasty, it might bring them unexpected benefits.

A great wave rises, its blue waves stretching to the horizon.

Giant waves surged across the sea, with dark clouds looming overhead and lightning flashing and thunder roaring.

Finally, at a certain moment, the last thunderclap in the outer void ended, and a rich fragrance spread freely. Countless bubbles appeared within tens of thousands of miles, and fish eagerly leaped about.

Inside, a figure laughed heartily, exuding a wild and unrestrained air, his full head of black hair flying wildly.

"Congratulations to Senior Zang Yan on transcending his tribulation and becoming an immortal!!!"

The surrounding disciples' congratulatory shouts resounded through the heavens, and five illusory figures could be faintly seen sitting in the sky, with the immortals of Penglai Immortal Sect secretly protecting them to prevent anyone from interfering.

However, this area belongs to the Penglai Immortal Sect, so no one dares to come here and act recklessly.

After seeing that he had successfully ascended to immortality, they all showed up to congratulate him.

"My Penglai is thriving, and another ascendant has become an immortal. Even if we were placed in the Eastern Immortal Realm, we could be considered a first-rate power. I wonder how those who mocked us back then are now being humiliated."

“I have the highest hopes for Zang Yan. He could have become an immortal much earlier, but he chose to accumulate strength and suppress his cultivation level, resisting the five signs of decay of heaven and man, all to unleash his last bit of potential. With such perseverance, how could he not succeed?”

"I'm afraid that with this breakthrough, his strength has already surpassed mine, and he's not weak even among True Immortals."

"Hehe, as my lifespan draws to a close, to see rising talents revitalize the sect is enough to make my death without regrets."

These people were lavish in their praise, clearly very satisfied with this ascension to immortality and placing high hopes on Zang Yan himself.

Today's protagonist, Zang Yan, after absorbing all the gifts of heaven and earth, finally opened his eyes. His aura instantly subsided, and he seemed so familiar that he didn't look like someone who had just become an immortal.

"The five patriarchs have fortunately fulfilled their mission."

The Penglai Immortal Sect previously had five immortals, and now, including Zang Yan, there are a total of six. What a magnificent sight this is!

"Hehe, you have become an immortal. We are of the same generation. From now on, you don't need to address me as ancestor. Just call me senior brother."

"Senior brother."

"What are your plans next? Do you intend to continue consolidating your cultivation in the East China Sea?"

"That's true, but my cultivation is already stable. When stillness reaches its extreme, movement arises. This time, I plan to leave my main body here and cut off a wisp of my soul to descend to the mortal realm!"

At this point, a glint flashed in Zang Yan's eyes.

"I will personally investigate who destroyed my Penglai lineage in the lower realm, causing this once-prosperous holy land to vanish into thin air. None of those involved or their forces will escape!"

Penglai Holy Land is the ancestral home of the lower realm and the birthplace of the Penglai Immortal Sect. These ascended beings consider it their home, and after so many years of peace, the sudden loss of their home naturally evokes anger. Hearing this, they all support him, but the matter concerning the lower realm is difficult...
“Junior brother, the lower realm is not something that can be descended to casually. Only immortal-level forces have that power. Although our Penglai Immortal Sect is growing stronger, we still do not have that ability.”

"Yes, it's easy to come up from the lower realm, but it's too difficult to go down from the upper realm. Even if it's a split soul, there's nothing we can do to help."

“Junior brother, I understand how you feel. This matter needs to be considered carefully; it’s not as simple as you think.”

Zang Yan, however, remained very stubborn.

"Senior brothers, you must know that time waits for no one. Those juniors who destroyed my Penglai are likely to ascend one after another in the coming years. If we don't go down and intercept them soon, I'm afraid we'll be hard to find later, like looking for a needle in a haystack!"

That's right, Penglai still doesn't know about Lin Shan's ascension, and still thinks he's continuing to rule the mortal realm.

Therefore, after Zang Yan became an immortal, he was eager to go down to the mortal realm to investigate the murderer.

The patriarchs still disagreed, telling him that even if those people ascended, they would still need to pass through the Golden Palace Ascension Platform.

The location corresponding to the ascension in that world, Yunbian City in the South China Sea of ​​the Cloud Wind Immortal Realm, was controlled by the people of the Penglai Immortal Sect.

"I remember that elder from the Immortal City, wasn't he a disciple of Junior Brother Xuan Ge? Has nothing unusual been found about him all these years?"

Xuan Ge was the seventh patriarch of Penglai, and he still remembered hearing this.

"That disciple seems to be surnamed Huang. His cultivation reached its limit at the Void Realm, so he was sent to Yunbian City to oversee things. There has been no movement from him all these years. Let me ask my subordinates."

Not long after, a report came from below.

Elder Huang of Yunbian City has long been missing. It is said that after the appearance of the True Spirit Green Bird, he went to visit a friend at Qiyun Ridge in Luoxia Mountain. After the large auction, he and Daoist Chuyun disappeared together, and it is suspected that they were robbed and killed.

According to the Qiyunling authorities, the incident was caused by the person possessing a treasure, which led to an ambush by a cultivator. The incident has had a very negative impact, and Luoxia Mountain is currently conducting a full-scale manhunt for the perpetrator.

"The disciple surnamed Huang was killed by the abductor?"

The patriarchs were all incredulous. How could the Tribulation Cultivators be so rampant these days?

Master Xuange shook his head and sighed.

"The South China Sea is a border region of Yunzhou, so it's understandable that the security isn't good. Next time, we should send a stronger disciple there. It's unacceptable that we can't even defeat a Tribulation Cultivator!"

As for the investigation, nobody took it seriously.

The thief appears and disappears without a trace, shooting and then moving on to a new place. Where are you going to find him?

Besides, the sect wouldn't waste resources investigating a mere early-stage Void Realm cultivator who had been exiled to another region; they'd rather send someone else.

"We'll discuss this later. I think we still need to go down to the mortal realm and stop those little brats. We can't let them ascend so comfortably."

Zang Yan was deeply obsessed with this. He looked at the old man who had been silent all along. This man was the first patriarch of Penglai, the founder, and a living fossil who had lived for tens of thousands of years. He was comparable to the pillar of Penglai Immortal Sect!

"Master, I know that you have a past relationship with the Sendai Sect of the Eastern Immortal Realm. I wonder if you could lend me a hand?"

The first patriarch was merely a projection at this moment, drifting like the wind amidst the clouds and mist at sea; his true form had been in seclusion for tens of thousands of years.

Sendai Sect is a Celestial Realm-level power, the dominant sect in the Eastern Celestial Realm, a colossal entity that commands respect!

The first patriarch had a lot of connections inside. If he really used his connections, he might actually be able to open a passage and release the divided soul to the mortal realm.

It's just a matter of whether it's worth it.

After careful consideration.

"Penglai in the lower realm is our birthplace. If it is lost, it will indeed harm the fortune of the upper realm. In that case, I will send you down there."

Upon hearing the first patriarch's approval, Zangyan immediately knelt down excitedly, kowtowed three times, and wept with joy.

"Remember, punishing those culprits is a minor matter; rebuilding the ancestral land of Penglai is the major matter!"

The first patriarch gave countless instructions and exhortations.

"After your soul splits and descends to the lower realm, it is suppressed by the rules of Heaven. At most, you can only reach the Nascent Soul stage. This level is already the limit in the lower realm. However, there are also many top geniuses among the local juniors in the Nascent Soul stage. You must be careful."

"Rest assured, Master."

Having received assurances, Zang Yan stood up and smiled calmly; he had absolute confidence!
Nascent Soul Stage?
This is the limit of the lower realm, but not the limit of his hidden potential.

With a commanding perspective, even those at the Nascent Soul stage can sweep through the lower realms!

Back when I was the Holy Lord of Penglai, I was a master strategist, invincible and unstoppable. I treated the entire Wanhui era as a playground. Who could be considered my match?
The younger generation these days are truly ignorant of their own limitations, daring to dig up the ancestral land of Penglai. They will surely suffer the punishment from the immortal realm!

“Master, regarding Yunbian City, I recommend someone to be stationed there.”

"Oh? You have someone in mind?"

"That's right, this guy is my mount, the white whale in the Void Realm."

Zang Yan once took in the White Whale Ancestor from the lower realm. After ascending to immortality, this creature became his mount and lived a very comfortable life, gradually gaining his master's trust.

The key point is that this guy ascended from the lower realm and has seen Lin Shan and the others in person, so he can recognize them.

Therefore, sending him to Cloud Edge City to block the entrance to ascension, while simultaneously sending his own soul to the mortal realm, is a two-pronged approach!

At that time, I will be the one to hunt them down in the lower realm, and the White Whale Ancestor will be the one to block them in the immortal realm. With an attack from both sides, I will make sure that those juniors have nowhere to go to heaven or earth!
"Alright, then you may handle it as you see fit. Also, since you've only just broken through to immortality, your main body should stay here to consolidate your cultivation and not be too distracted by other matters."

The projection of the first patriarch dissipated and disappeared into the vast clouds and mist.

The other patriarchs finished protecting the path, and seeing that there was nothing more for them to do, they also left.

"Your disciple will remember this."

Zang Yan watched them leave, then turned and gazed at the seabed, as if looking down at the mortal realm through the celestial realm and seeing himself slaying his enemies.

Beneath his feet, a beluga whale slowly rose to the surface.

Spring passes and autumn comes.

Sixty years have quietly passed.

The land of Yunzhou was a desolate wasteland, now a scene of utter devastation. The ground was riddled with potholes, as if it had been gnawed by something, and the soil had been plowed several times over.

Lin Shan stood with his hands behind his back, a towering tree behind him with its branches outstretched, on which a lazy thunder beast and a butterfly lay, looking at a strangely shaped beast in the open space in front of him.

"Master, I succeeded! I've finally broken through to the Void Realm and become a seventh-tier spirit beast! Hahahaha~"

The Zouwu Venerable laughed heartily.

It was the earliest and latest of all the spirit pets to break through, while others such as the Cursed Spirit, Void Butterfly, and Thunder Beast advanced one after another over the years.

Even the Illusionary Spirit Tree, nurtured by the Heavenly Treasure Spirit Nourishing Pearl, made rapid progress and suddenly surpassed others to become a seventh-order plant spirit!
Only by relying on the bloodline of the True Spirit Dragon Fish and the strong support of various resources in Linshan was it able to barely survive the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation.

After the breakthrough, not only did my realm increase, but my physical appearance also changed!

How domineering is the bloodline of the True Spirit?
A horse was forcibly transformed into a seahorse!
"Uh?"

Its eyes widened, looking around nervously. It had lost its four hooves, but now had a long, curled tail. For a moment, it froze, stunned! (End of Chapter)