Ming Dynasty: Emperor Wanshou is cultivating immortality!

Chapter 331 This dark world of immortal cultivation needs to be reshaped! Li Changqing: I’m here to show my cards!

The world of cultivating immortals.

The southern continent, the land of Youzhou.

The Central Plains is divided into nine major states, namely Yanzhou, Youzhou, Jizhou, Yongzhou, Qingzhou, Xuzhou, Yangzhou, Jingzhou, and Liangzhou, in addition to some small and medium-sized states.

The land of Youzhou is located in the core area of ​​the southern continent.

Therefore, Youzhou is one of the most prosperous states in the southern continent.

Here, sects, families, various alliances of independent cultivators, and major immortal cultivation chambers of commerce gather together.

One after another, there are many large cities dedicated to cultivating immortals.

Not only that, there are several small academies within the Southern Continent that are directly under the jurisdiction of the White Horse Academy.

In any small academy, the cultivation level of the person in charge can be comparable to those of the masters and leaders of the overlord-level forces.

Of course, the only ones who can open academies throughout the southern continent are naturally the dean of the White Horse Academy.

For example, the families of the upper, middle and lower branches of the academy are not qualified to allow their own clansmen to open academies on the mainland.

After all, if the power of the academy continues to expand, it can become independent and build another academy on the stars outside the Arcturus region.

Afterwards, a war of development was launched on the surrounding stars.
Although nominally they had nothing to do with the White Horse Academy, everyone understood the reason. In other words, on the surface they had no relationship, but in reality they were all members of the same school.

Although the upper, middle and lower branches of the academy were dissatisfied with the dean's operation of gathering resources from all over, they did not make any complaints.

After all, each of their families has made certain investments in the surrounding worlds, especially the Death Star.

In fact, some very individual families have already transformed many dead stars into a complete world for cultivating immortals.

A rainbow light streaked across the sky, which was alternating between red and blue.

Baidi City is located in Youzhou, one of the eighteen large ancient cities for cultivating immortals.

At this time, in the afternoon sky, orange-red clouds alternate with the clear blue sky.

At the end of the sky and earth, the setting sun was as red as blood, dyeing the black iron walls of Baidi Market into red copper.

High on the city wall, star runes that have been circulating for thousands of years flickered on and off, and there seemed to be a faint murmur of prophecy.

Li Changqing, holding a black cat in his arms, came to the outside of Baidi Market and followed a group of people into the majestic and towering ancient city of immortal cultivation, which was full of traces of time.

At this time, when the city gate was opened, three snow-white jade-horned horses galloped past on the cloud-patterned green bricks. The rays of light entangled between their manes startled the sleeping fox in the bamboo basket of a street vendor.

At the same time, it also caused a group of female practitioners to exclaim.

Feeling the gust of wind passing by him, Li Changqing narrowed his eyes and looked at the dandy riding a white horse in the distance.

The second generation dares to gallop on horseback in Baidi Market and is so arrogant. The force behind him is not simple.

However, in the entire southern continent, no matter how powerful the forces behind them are, Li Changqing is enough to look down on these so-called hegemonic sects and forces.

As for the arrogant dandy, there was only indifference in Li Changqing's eyes.

Looking down from the sky at Baidi Market, you can see a huge cross street in the distance. The name of this street is Tianji Road!

At this time, on both sides of the street, you can see independent cultivators setting up stalls and selling their wares, and the things these stall owners sell are even more bizarre.

Among them, the sales of elixirs and magical tools are the most common.

Bronze medicine cauldrons and rosewood tables are crowded together.

There was a casual cultivator wearing an indigo Taoist robe holding a compass half a person's height in one hand, and the needle tip drew a strange trajectory on the colorful spiritual sand.

The veiled nun arranged three ice soul beads into a triangle, with the frozen images of ancient beasts inside the beads. This scene often attracted the attention of the sword cultivators passing by.

In a corner somewhere, a monk in the Foundation Establishment stage who specialized in refining instruments was pouring molten red gold into an animal bone mold. Sparks splashed on the bluestone slabs, burning out charred black lotus flowers.

Suddenly, a sound of breaking air came from above.

Everyone looked up and saw twelve jade flying swords forming a sword net, carrying an old man in a crane cloak flying past.

The river pattern engraved on the sword suddenly shone brightly, refracting the setting sun into nine golden pillars, making the plaque of "Treasure Cave" on the street sparkle.

Seeing the old man flying into the "Treasure Cave", everyone suddenly realized who dared to use a flying sword in Baidi Market. It turned out to be someone from the Immortal Cultivation Chamber of Commerce, the Treasure Cave, whose business spanned across four continents.

Although in the entire world of immortal cultivation, all major immortal cultivation cities prohibit cultivators or magical instruments from flying.

But the rules of this world have always been tailored for those who abide by the rules. Those who have great power, background or the ability to set the rules are not restricted at all.

Some people even believe that many rules are set up to separate ordinary people from the powerful.

For example, in this city of immortal cultivation, it is forbidden for cultivators to operate flying instruments or fly in the air. In reality, it seems more like a privileged convenience for certain people.

To put it more hurtfully, it is to separate the untouchables from the nobles.

For another example, the academy prohibits hunting of some rare beasts, nominally for the purpose of protecting living creatures, but in reality this has long been revealed by independent cultivators who specialize in gathering intelligence.

Many disciples of overlord-level forces almost all have one, and these rare beasts are even the staple food on their tables.

The reason why ordinary monks were not allowed to hunt was because they were worried that there would not be enough food for the truly nobles, and they could not let the nobles eat the same thing as the untouchables.

Unfortunately, the independent cultivators who exposed these things were uprooted almost overnight, and their bodies were destroyed.

Although many people know the truth and are dissatisfied, they can do nothing about it.

After all, the young people who dared to speak out have long disappeared.

Moreover, any cultivator who can gain a foothold in the Central Plains, even if they are independent cultivators, have all been tempered by society.

These people have already seen through the world.

Cultivating immortals is hard work, life is already tiring enough, why would you want to find more trouble?
Many things are too far away from you. Even if you are involved, just avoid them and focus on earning resources. Cultivating immortality is the right way.

On the stage below the plaque of Wanbao Cave, two groups of light and shadow had been fighting for half a day. At this moment, they were stimulated by the golden pillar, and a deafening spiritual energy aftermath exploded, scaring the shadow stone on the edge of the stage to fall.

From time to time, monks shouted and cheered.

This is the duel arena set up by the Treasure Cave.

There is a space array inside, as well as a projection stone. After all, private fighting is not allowed in the city, and many cultivators can only resolve their grudges through this kind of arena.

Even for those who don't want to die, there will be magic circles to stop them even at the last moment. It can be said that this not only satisfies the desire to vent, but also does not require the cost of one's life.

"Dong dong dong..."

As dusk deepened, the ancient bronze bell rang. At this time, the lights in the city gradually woke up.

Li Changqing walked along this way.

While petting the cat, I enjoyed the prosperity of Baidi Market.

However, what he heard most along the way was conversation about the Spine of Creation.

After all, in the entire world of cultivating immortals today, all the sects and families with a little bit of ability have offered a reward.

This naturally greatly aroused the enthusiasm of all the monks.

This is because as long as you provide clues to the Spine of Creation, you may get a windfall. If you can find a piece of the Spine of Creation, it would be like reaching heaven in one step.

This is what countless casual cultivators dream of.

"Have you heard that the Liuli Sect is offering a reward of a superior technique for anyone who can provide clues to the Spine of Creation?"

Beside the spiritual tea stall, a group of independent cultivators who had reached the late foundation building stage gathered together, and one of them said excitedly.

"Humph," a casual cultivator immediately snorted coldly and retorted, "How dare you believe the words of the Liuli Sect? Who doesn't know that this guy is a demon sect in the guise of a righteous sect?"

"They have promised so many independent cultivators the rewards they would receive after the mission is completed, but they have not yet settled the payment. Instead, they are using their power to pressure others."

"But there is no place for reasoning. Their background is frighteningly powerful. I heard that they are under the command of the three major sects of the academy..."

"Hush!" A casual cultivator pulled his companion back and said, "Be careful with your words!"

Seeing that the topic was getting off track, the others changed the subject and started talking about the bounties offered by other sects.

"To be able to spread the matter of the Spine of Creation throughout the entire world of immortal cultivation in such a short time, it is obvious that there is more than one person behind the scenes fanning the flames and trying to muddy the waters..." As Li Changqing passed by these casual cultivators, the smile on his face became more and more intense.

"But it's better this way. As long as chaos breaks out, the entire Great Horned Immortal Cultivation World will be drawn into the war."

"The academy may also be overthrown because of this, and then I can profit from it..."

"For so many years, those old guys in the academy have been so high and mighty, treating all the lower-level monks as ants!"

"It seems to be in strict order. The so-called clan system has set rules for the stability of the entire world of immortal cultivation. But in fact, darkness is everywhere above these rules."

"Now, with such a big change, how long can this darkness cover the sky?"

Walk all the way to a small alley at the intersection.

"Mingque Lane..." Staring at the neat handwriting on the plaque at the entrance of the lane and looking at the orange-yellow lights emitted by the flashing silver sticks on both sides of the lane, Li Changqing's mouth curled up.

Who could have imagined that the overlord and dynasty of the Ziwei star field, the ancient Suzaku Dynasty, the Ming Palace, and the secret agents in the Arcturus immortal world and the southern continent would be so simple and hidden.

"Purple." At this time, the black cat in his arms had already fallen asleep, making low purring sounds.

Li Changqing stepped into the empty alley with flashing orange lights and came to the middle. He said:

"White Horse Academy, the head of the three major veins, the Li family, Li Changqing, visits the Ming Palace of the Suzaku Ancient Dynasty to discuss something."

For a long time after he finished speaking, there was no movement in the entire alley. Li Changqing was not in a hurry. He still stood in the alley holding the black cat, with a smile on his feminine and handsome face.

"Buzz." Finally, after about ten breaths, a space ripple appeared, and a figure appeared. This was a short young man with dark skin and wearing a brown gown.

"The master invites you." The young man glanced at Li Changqing calmly, stepped aside, and made a "please" gesture towards the light curtain of the barrier behind him that was flickering with ripples.

Soon Li Changqing passed through the barrier.

What you see behind the barrier is a completely different world.

"I underestimated the Ming Palace," Li Changqing looked at the prosperous town in front of him and the bright sky above him, and praised: "I didn't expect that the Ming Palace would build a secret space here. It seems that you have people in the upper three veins."

"Please." The dark-skinned young man did not say anything, but just made a please gesture and continued to lead the way.

Li Changqing didn't care about this. He followed the young man's lead all the way to the top floor of the nine-story pavilion in the center of the town.

Naturally, he also saw the person in charge of the secret agents in the Ming Palace.

But after seeing the person in charge, Li Changqing's originally calm eyes actually showed a rare look of shock.

"Princess Fuguang?!" Li Changqing blurted out.

I saw a woman in a lavender dress sitting in front of the table by the window, drinking a glass of spirit wine.

The woman's purple robe was ablaze with spiritual light, and she exuded a graceful and noble aura. This aura had nothing to do with her cultivation. It was entirely due to her noble birth.

In front of him, even Li Changqing, who was always able to deal with anyone calmly, couldn't help but feel ashamed.

Then, Li Changqing thought of something, let go of the black cat in his arms, and was about to salute, but was interrupted by the woman raising her hand.

"No need," Princess Fuguang said, putting down the wine glass, turning her head and smiling at Li Changqing, saying:
"White Horse Academy, the head of the three main veins, the third son of the Li family, I know you, please take a seat."

The slightly hoarse and mellow voice sounds noble, but it does not lose its humility.

"Thank you, Princess." Li Changqing clasped his fists and bowed a little stiffly, then came and sat down opposite the woman.

"Are you here on behalf of the Li family?" Princess Fuguang said with a humble smile on her face, but Li Changqing saw a look of seeing through everything in her bright eyes.

"I dare not deceive the princess. I am here on my own behalf." After saying this, as if to increase his confidence in front of such a person, Li Changqing added:
"I have been friends with Mr. Zhu Cong of the Ming Palace for a long time, and I came here to look for him."

As he spoke, Li Changqing raised his head and glanced at the woman, his eyes always fixed on her expression.

As expected, there was no sign of any emotion.

People like this, especially children of the royal family, are gifted with the ability to cultivate their spirit and not show their emotions on their faces. It is almost impossible to read anything in their expressions.

In fact, when Li Changqing mentioned the two words "Zhu Cong", he came here to confront the Ming Palace.

Because he didn't believe at all that "Zhu Cong" was the real name of the leader of the Daming Mountain Immortal Sect.

After all, the academy has records of the names of the descendants of those giant forces in the world of immortal cultivation that are comparable to the academy.

Since the name "Zhu Cong" did not attract the attention of the academy, it means that the other party has been using a pseudonym.

Therefore, his showdown this time was to have a frank talk with "Zhu Cong". As for his own situation, the people in the Ming Palace had known about it for a long time.

He became more and more certain of this from the moment Princess Fuguang said she knew him.

"I now have two pieces of the Creation Ridge in my hand." Seeing that Princess Fuguang did not speak, Li Changqing continued, "According to my previous agreement with Mr. Zhu Cong..."

As he spoke, Li Changqing also took out a blood contract.

Princess Fuguang lowered her eyes, raised her hand to take the blood contract, and her eyes stayed on the two words "Zhu Cong" for a moment.

"Li family, are you planning to collaborate with outsiders to betray the White Horse Academy?" Princess Fuguang gently put down the blood contract, and at the same time, she raised her hand, and a cup of strong tea appeared in front of Li Changqing.

"I don't like drinking with people I don't know well." Seeing Li Changqing looking at the wine glass in front of him, Fu Guang said frankly.

"It's not the Li family," Li Changqing nodded slightly, glanced out the window, then took a sip of the strong tea, then raised his head and said in a deep voice, "It's me."

"The Suzaku Dynasty has no intention of conquering Arcturus. We just want to get what we want." Princess Fuguang said, "You came to me today to represent yourself."

"At the same time, you have two pieces of the Spine of Creation in your hands," Princess Fuguang smiled and said, "This means that the White Horse Academy should have another piece."

"It's really surprising that there are three ridges of creation in just a small southern continent."

"If this matter is known by other overlord-level forces, I am afraid that this southern continent will become the first battlefield." After saying this, Princess Fuguang hesitated for a moment and said, "Hand over the two pieces of the Spine of Creation in your hands, and the Ming Palace can help you do something."

"I want to join the Ming Palace, and I also hope that the Ming Palace will give me the Ten Directions World!" Li Changqing also made the request straightforwardly.

"One sixth-grade star world and nine death stars." Princess Fuguang did not bargain and directly made the offer.

At the same time, as he raised his hand, a blood contract appeared again.

"Okay!" Li Changqing agreed decisively and said in a deep voice, "But I have another request."

"Please speak." Princess Fuguang's tone remained humble.

"Now that you have taken the Spine of Creation, will you evacuate immediately?" Li Changqing asked.

"That's right," Princess Fuguang said, "There's no difference between taking one piece of the Spine of Creation and taking two pieces. There will definitely be a war in the future, and there's no need for my Ming Palace to participate in it."

"I understand," Li Changqing said, taking a deep breath, and said, "Next, I will reveal that there are three Creation Ridges in the southern continent. I need chaos in the southern continent."

"After that, I need your help to take back everything that belongs to me and protect me to leave this world."

"Okay." Princess Fuguang agreed without hesitation.

At the same time, in order to show his sincerity, he raised his hand and added another request to the blood contract, which was the request that Li Changqing had just made.

Seeing that the Fuguang County Master was so open about the matter, Li Changqing did not hesitate and directly signed his name on the blood contract. After that, the blood contract was split into two and sank into the eyebrows of both parties.

To be honest, Li Changqing came here originally to confront "Zhu Cong" and reach a cooperation.

Unexpectedly, the person who was secretly stationed in the Southern Continent by Prince Ming's Palace was actually Prince Ming's eldest daughter, Princess Fuguang!

This Princess Fuguang is a figure who can be ranked among the top in the entire world of immortal cultivation.

What he promised is equivalent to what the Ming King promised.

Moreover, giving herself a sixth-grade star world plus nine death stars is nothing for the wealthy Ming Palace. Princess Fuguang can make the final decision on this deal.

"Can you tell me about your relationship with Zhu Cong?" After collecting the Spine of Creation given by Li Changqing, Princess Fuguang looked at it for a while, then pointed to the blood contract on the table with a smile.

"Huh?" Li Changqing was stunned when he heard Fu Guang's words. Inexplicably, he smelled something wrong.

"My princess doesn't know..." Before Li Changqing finished speaking, Fu Guang said, "There is no such person in the Ming Palace."

"..."

(End of this chapter)