Longevity in Two Worlds: Double Pupils Are the Road to Invincibility

Chapter 251 The Ruins of Menglan (Happy May Day!)
The majestic Qianfeng Mountain stands tall, shrouded in clouds and mist.

The area is known for its thousands of peaks and sheer cliffs.

However, since the discovery of the Menglan Ruins, Qianjue Mountain is no longer known for its perilous nature, but is mentioned by others along with the Menglan Ruins, and can be considered an accessory.

Throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty, Thousand Peaks Mountain became even more famous and attracted more attention.

Normally, not many people come to Qianfeng Mountain because the place is so dangerous that it is not suitable for ordinary people to climb.

However, at this time, there were quite a few people heading towards Qianfeng Mountain.

Naturally, the Taiyi School was among them.

"Just like the intelligence we received, the towering Thousand Peaks Mountain is indeed gone!"

"The clash between two Tribulation Immortal experts was so powerful that the aftershocks of the battle alone caused the once-famous Thousand Peaks Mountain to vanish completely!"

"I reckon that in the future, when people mention the Menglan Ruins, they won't say Thousand Peaks Mountain anymore, but rather the Thousand Peaks Ruins!"

On the Jiuli Bronze Flying Boat, Qu Xiujie looked at the disappearing mountain peaks on the map ahead, his tone somewhat sentimental.

Since Qianfeng Mountain became associated with the Menglan Ruins, many people have paid attention to the perilous nature of Qianfeng Mountain.

Before coming to the Menglan Ruins, Qu Xiujie would investigate relevant information, including the situation of Qianfeng Mountain.

Knowing that the clash between two powerful immortals had caused this long-famous mountain to disappear, they were extremely curious.

This is both curiosity about the disappearance of the mountain peak and curiosity about the combat power of the Tribulation Immortal experts.

Although the book records the combat power of experts at the Tribulation Immortal level, destroying mountains and breaking peaks is a piece of cake for them. If they were to be seriously targeted, even a city would be destroyed by such experts.

Numerous formations have been set up atop Beiyuan Prefecture City, said to possess the power to resist the Tribulation Immortals, but no one knows the specifics.

"The once perilous peaks and cliffs have disappeared, replaced by this vast expanse of ruins."

"If it weren't for the fact that traces of the Menglan Ruins still exist, I would have thought that the Menglan Ruins had been moved!"

"However, if the Menglan Ruins are moved, it will be more difficult to enter!"

Lin Wenze looked ahead, amazed, but even more so, he longed for the opportunities within the Menglan Ruins.

The Menglan Ruins are full of opportunities. Many people have already entered the Menglan Ruins and obtained opportunities. The information compiled will only make people marvel at the number of treasures contained there, and also make them ponder how powerful the Menglan Sword Sect was in the ancient times.

Such a powerful sect actually disappeared completely after the medieval era!
Beside Lin Wenze were Shi Yi and others, all of whom were now looking at the ruins.

Those of them, aboard the Jiuli Bronze Flying Boat, could clearly see the ruins below.

After Gu Qianqiu became the leader of the team entering the Menglan Ruins, the number of spots allocated to Guyue Peak increased.

As Gu Qianqiu's formal disciples, Shi Yi and the others could all obtain a spot to enter the Menglan Ruins if they wanted to.

This was one of the privileges of being a team leader elder, and Shi Yi and other disciples all benefited from it.

"As Master Lü said, it would be best to nurture the Thunder Sword magic weapon in my hand for two more days. However, at this point, as long as I don't overdraw its power, it won't affect the spirituality within the Thunder Tribulation magic weapon!"

"Besides searching for cultivation resources that can help my cultivation, I also want to see if I can obtain the inheritance within the Menglan Ruins."

"The Menglan Sword Sect was originally known for its swordsmanship, and its swordsmanship was exquisite, superb, and extremely powerful."

"If we can find the sword manual inheritance of the Menglan Sword Sect in the Menglan Ruins, then we won't need to exchange for sword manuals within the sect."

"The Taiyi Sect is named after the Golden Crow and the Great Sun, but in other aspects, it is quite ordinary."

"There's also the use of the power of faith. If I can make good use of it, my combat strength will definitely be greatly improved in a short period of time. I wonder if I can find relevant information at the Menglan Ruins."

Shi Yi looked down at the ruins below, where layers of light emanated, making it look extraordinary.

These are traces of the emergence of the Menglan Ruins.

This had happened before, but the aftershocks of the battle between the two Tribulation Immortals destroyed Thousand Peaks Mountain, and even the Menglan Ruins were affected.

Otherwise, under normal circumstances, the Menglan Ruins should have been opened long ago, and it wouldn't still be closed now.

Of course, this was perfect for Shi Yi and the others, as they could enter the Menglan Ruins to seek opportunities.

“The Yunyin Sect in Yunfu Prefecture arrived earlier than us, and they will definitely be our most intense competitors this time.”

"Once we enter the Menglan Ruins, all of you senior and junior brothers, please pay attention!"

Chi Daihe looked towards the large flying boat in the southwest, which was flying the flag of the Yunyin Sect.

Similar to the Taiyi Sect, the Yunyin Sect is the strongest cultivation sect in Yunfu Prefecture, and its location borders Beiyuan Prefecture.

Conflicts occur from time to time between the two major powers.

When sects are adjacent, conflicts of interest are most likely to arise, and when the younger generation goes out to train, they often compete for victory.

When disciples of a sect go out, they represent the sect.

The entrance to the Menglan Ruins is located right between Yunfu Prefecture and Beiyuan Prefecture, which is one of the reasons for the conflict between the two major sects.

Especially after entering the Menglan Ruins, when no one else is around, it is common for them to kill someone. After all, the Menglan Ruins are not very safe, and dying there is quite normal.

Therefore, the relationship between the two sects was not harmonious.

Chi Daihe's words at this moment were also a kind of reminder.

Near the Menglan Ruins, there are other forces, but they are relatively smaller than the two major forces.

Some were independent cultivators, while others were powerful families from the two states. Their strength was naturally inferior to that of the two major sects that had just emerged.

However, in the past, the major forces that came here were not limited to just the two major sects.

“In the past, the imperial court would send people into the Menglan Ruins to look for opportunities, but so far we haven’t seen any of the people sent by the imperial court.”

"They're not not coming this time, are they?"

Ji Peipei looked around but did not see any official personnel arranged by the imperial court.

If it is a secret realm controlled by a sect, the imperial court will not intervene. However, in places like the Menglan Ruins, the imperial court will intervene when the secret realm or ruins are opened.

Throughout the entire Zhou Dynasty, the imperial court was generally the most powerful force.

It was controlled by the Great Zhou royal family and involved many other forces and personnel, making it extremely complex.

When the imperial court gets involved, all the various factions will give the court some face, after all, the court's strength is undeniable.

However, generally speaking, the imperial court wouldn't go too far.

They will maintain a relatively balanced state with each other.

After all, since it involves local affairs, the imperial court also needs the help of local sects to maintain stability.

As a result of the Wusheng Sect's previous disturbance, the imperial court eventually dispatched the Divine Arrest Bureau and asked the higher-ups of the Taiyi Sect to take action and destroy the troublemaking Wusheng Sect.

During this process, the sects mobilized more forces, while the civilians who were incited to cause trouble died silently, and no one cared at all.

Shi Yi had also experienced it firsthand, so he knew more about it.

"Probably not. The Menglan Ruins haven't opened yet, and the imperial court officials will probably be here soon."

"After all, there are quite a few people within the imperial court, and the competition is very fierce."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wenze shook his head.

Compared to the major sects, the competition within the imperial court is much greater. This includes not only the royal family, but also aristocratic families, nobles, eunuchs, and so on, making it a very diverse group that requires even more resources!

The competition among these people was fierce. Naturally, they wouldn't miss such an opportunity as the Menglan Ruins.

The imperial court officials haven't arrived yet; there might be internal strife among them.

Shi Yi listened attentively to what his senior brothers and sisters were saying; he already had a general understanding of this information.

Previously, when the Menglan Ruins were opened, the three largest forces involved were the two major sects and the imperial court. As for the rogue cultivators and the aristocratic families in the two states, they were no match for the former three.

Because independent cultivators are too scattered, it is rare for them to produce truly powerful individuals.

Even if they do appear, most of them will try to join or establish their own forces after reaching a certain level of strength, thus breaking away from the scope of independent cultivators. Therefore, independent cultivators are generally not strong.

As for aristocratic families, truly powerful ones are able to control an entire province. However, reaching that level, they are in turn feared by the royal family and the imperial court.

The imperial court can tolerate the existence of sects because it is rare for a sect to choose to replace the royal family. Many cultivators are extremely wary of the imperial way and the fate of the nation.

After the era of the Human Race's Holy Emperor disappeared, no new Holy Emperor has ever appeared. It seems that many powerful figures are preventing the birth of a new Holy Emperor.

Even though the emperors of various dynasties were cultivators with powerful cultivation, their lifespans were not much longer than those of ordinary people due to the blessing of the imperial dynasty's fortune.

This was not the case during the reign of the Holy Emperor.

Therefore, among the emperors of various dynasties, some wanted to recreate the era of the Holy Emperor, but unfortunately none of them succeeded. They all perished in the process!

Therefore, most people in the sect are not interested in replacing the royal family.

However, powerful families and other influential groups are different.

Although there has been talk of "thousand-year-old families and hundred-year-old dynasties" since the late ancient period, families would generally not miss the opportunity to become royalty if given the chance.

There have been many instances of powerful families replacing the royal family.

Therefore, the Great Zhou royal family, to a certain extent, suppresses powerful families and other forces, largely through the use of sects and similar forces.

After all, no royal family in any dynasty would willingly be replaced by another powerful family.

"The imperial court has arrived!"

Shi Yi suddenly spoke, his gaze turning north.

That's the direction they came from.

In the distance, a huge flying ship was rapidly approaching, and the flag of the Great Zhou Dynasty was prominently displayed on it.

Among them were other flags.

“That’s the military flag of the Marquis of Shenwei, and also the flag of the Censorate.”

"I didn't expect it to be these two forces!"

"However, if Marquis Shenwei comes, then the people from Yunfu Prefecture won't come!"

After Lin Wenze clearly saw the extremely conspicuous flag on the distant flying boat, he roughly understood who the imperial court had sent this time!

Zhao Qingcang, the Marquis of Divine Might, is the governor of Beiyuan Prefecture. He is a peak Grandmaster of Martial Arts, just one step away from becoming a Celestial Martial Saint, and his combat power is extremely terrifying.

The fact that the other side is stationed in Beiyuanzhou City serves partly to restrain the Taiyi Sect and prevent it from becoming too powerful.

The major cities and prefectures within the Great Zhou Dynasty were basically arranged in the same way.

The imperial court deployed its best personnel to restrain local forces.

As for the Censorate, it comes from the capital city and is the superior force of the Divine Arrest Bureau. It has the power to supervise all officials and is extremely powerful.

These two together represent the imperial court.

However, now that the governor of Beiyuan Prefecture has come, it is obvious that the local government representatives in Yunfu Prefecture will not come!

After all, this has always been the case.

There was also competition between the two local imperial forces; they were not a monolithic entity.

The relationships between them are complex and intertwined.

"The people of the imperial court are neither close to us nor hostile to us."

"We don't need to make a big fuss when we enter the Menglan Ruins."

"If there is competition for resources, normal competition is acceptable."

Lin Wenze continued.

The Taiyi Sect's relationship with the imperial court was actually better than its relationship with the Yunyin Sect.

Of course, this "good" is only relative.

The relationship between sects and the imperial court is also extremely delicate, and it is not simply a matter of closeness or rejection.

"Everyone, get off the flying boat."

At this moment, Gu Qianqiu's voice rang out from inside the Jiuli Bronze Flying Boat.

The group had already arrived near Thousand Peaks Mountain, but everyone remained on the Nine Li Bronze Flying Boat and no one was sent down.

Now that the court officials have arrived, they have arranged for them to disembark from the flying boat!

In the distance, Yunyin Sect was doing the same thing, seemingly in perfect unison.

The imperial court's flying boats arrived the slowest, but after seeing the people from the two major sects disembark, they also arranged for the people on the flying boats to disembark.

In an instant, a large number of people gathered on the broken walls and ruins of Qianfeng Mountain.

The locations of these people completely surrounded the area where the halos of light appeared in the center!
Those outside the three major powers remained on the periphery, not vying for a spot to get closer, but simply waiting patiently.

The Menglan Ruins have been opened many times, and there is already a set procedure for entering them to seek opportunities.

After the Menglan Ruins opened, people from the three major forces went in first, followed by independent cultivators and people from the powerful families in the two states.

Shi Yi flew down from the Jiuli Bronze Flying Boat and stayed close to Lin Wenze and the others.

Before entering the Menglan Ruins, the group had agreed to cooperate.

Resources obtained shall be distributed according to contribution.

If you obtain it all by yourself, then keep it safe.

Even among fellow disciples, there is an emphasis on the distribution of benefits. This matter is arranged from the beginning to avoid conflicts later.

Shi Yi naturally had no objection to this.

Although he has a goal this time, he doesn't necessarily have to get the opportunity he wants this time.

This is no small feat.

However, for Shi Yi, once he enters the Menglan Ruins, he can enter many times over.

Even if the Menglan Ruins are closed, he can still walk in normally.

All he needs to do is leave an anchor point in the Menglan Ruins.

Furthermore, entering the Menglan Ruins together with Lin Wenze and others greatly enhances safety.

(End of this chapter)