My blind date failed, so I had to ascend the throne and become emperor.

Chapter 196 Casual Suppression
Watching the Hermit of the Mountain Rocks expend a huge amount of mana to activate his magic weapon and desperately resist the sword fire, Zhou Ping was somewhat relaxed and began to ponder in his heart. This sword fire used a trace of Crimson Ice Blue Flame, which was made up of three kinds of flames: Immortal Fire, the fire of the alchemy furnace in the ruins of Mount Tai, and the Extreme Ice Blue Flame left behind by a near-immortal level expert.

Although he is not yet able to fully unleash the power of the flames with his current cultivation level, whether he is activating or condensing the Samadhi True Fire Divine Power, it is something that no one of the same level can withstand. Even the candidate holy son of the Star River Sect would have no choice but to run away in the face of such flames.

Now it seems.

The flames amplified the power of the sword formation, and even a wisp of it was enough to overwhelm the Mountain Hermit, who was skilled in demonic arts.

"In the future, when dealing with ordinary cultivators, sword formations and sword fire will be sufficient. For those who are slightly stronger, such as the Holy Son of Washing, we can use Samadhi True Fire. If we encounter a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator with even greater cultivation and strength, we can then use a near-immortal level magic weapon!"

After this exchange of skills, Zhou Ping roughly understood that after a hundred years of seclusion, his cultivation level was indeed far superior to those of others at the same level.

This is just a standard method.

If the Eight Treasures Seven-Colored Fan were used, it would definitely be able to destroy a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator.

And just as he was pondering this.

Shan Yan Sanren finally used a trump card and managed to block the sword fire. He looked at Zhou Ping, who looked relaxed, and said in a trembling voice, "Sect Master of Canglan Mountain, I have lost this sparring match!"

Seeing that he took the initiative to admit defeat.

Zhou Ping did not press the matter further. Instead, he immediately withdrew the sword formation and said with a faint smile, "The Rong family is a powerful family with a profound foundation in the Crimson Cloud Mountain Range. I wonder if they would be willing to join my Canglan Mountain?"

Hear this.

Shan Yan Sanren smiled bitterly. He knew that the other party was not friendly, but the strength of the person in front of him was too strong. This fire magic alone was enough to overwhelm him. If it were Dongzhen, he suspected that the other party could definitely kill him.

Once the Rong family loses this late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, their power will decline rapidly, and their possession of spirit stone mines, mineral resources, medicinal gardens, and spiritual peaks will shrink dramatically.

more importantly.

The sect leader of Canglan Mountain can destroy himself, and he can also destroy the Rong family.

Think of this.

Shan Yan Sanren said, "Since the sect leader of Canglan Mountain has invited me, how could I refuse? From now on, my Rong family will be a part of the new Han Sect of Canglan Mountain!"

With that, he bowed and said, "Shanyan greets the Sect Master!"

The other members of the Rong family who had reached the Nascent Soul stage quickly received the message from the Grand Elder and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Sect Master."

Zhou Ping smiled calmly, "Indeed, Fellow Daoist Shanyan is very sensible. This sect master will not make things difficult for your Rong family. Everything can continue as before. However, Fellow Daoist Shanyan, please take a few of your juniors to live in Canglan Mountain."

Listen to this.

Shan Yan Sanren breathed a sigh of relief and felt a bit more favorably disposed towards the Canglan Mountain Sect Master. He hadn't expected that the other party wouldn't take the opportunity to make exorbitant demands for the Rong family's resources. This was quite unexpected. As for going to live there, that was just a minor condition.

"Yes."

Immediately.

He then selected several outstanding juniors to follow Zhou Ping's Fire Phoenix Chariot back to Canglan Mountain.

After the Rong family's eldest elder was defeated by the Canglan Mountain sect leader, another major family quickly submitted to the sect. In addition, those who had conflicts with Canglan Mountain also came to apologize.

For a while.

Many forces in the Crimson Cloud Mountain Range took notice, but many others remained on the sidelines, as the Azure Dragon Master and White Wolf Hermit of Flood Dragon Valley were already quite close to Canglan Mountain.

Inside the chariot pulled by several dragons.

The Azure Dragon Immortal, dressed in a long cyan robe and possessing an extraordinary demeanor, was playing chess with the White Wolf Hermit. The two demon cultivators had also received news of the outcome of the battle between the Canglan Mountain Sect Master and the Rong Family's Grand Elder.

"Dare to oppose my Jiaolong Valley? This Canglan Mountain is indeed quite capable."

The White Wolf Hermit snorted, "The Rong family's mountain rocks cultivated quite a bit of demonic art. In their prime, they could rival me, but they were defeated by Canglan Mountain!"

Master Qingjiao smiled and said, "There are countless cultivators in this world, so it is not surprising that some outstanding Nascent Soul cultivators have emerged. Besides, human cultivators have great potential, and powerful cultivators will always emerge from time to time. Now that the Nascent Soul realm cultivators of the two major forces, Chiming Mountain and Demon Lake, have fallen, it is the time for my demon race to rise. If Canglan Mountain knows what's good for them, then so be it. If they don't, then we will destroy them."

White Wolf Hermit grinned, "By the way, can that female cultivator really help our demon race cultivators advance their bloodline?"

The Azure Dragon Master clicked his tongue and said, "A rare Ice Phoenix Physique. This special physique can generate a trace of phoenix bloodline when cultivating together. Although it is very thin, this bloodline is a great tonic for us demon cultivators. The only pity is that this female cultivator's cultivation level is too low. Originally, I wanted to wait until she grew to the Nascent Soul stage before absorbing the bloodline. The concentration of phoenix bloodline generated then would be enough to make us all..."

White Wolf Hermit suddenly realized, "That's simple. We'll just bring it back and take good care of it. There aren't many other things in the valley, but we have plenty of cultivation resources."

a few days later.

morning.

Hu Yudie followed Xue Dier to the main peak, and when she stepped onto the jade steps leading to the summit, she couldn't help but feel nervous.

These days, she has heard many rumors that the sect leader of Canglan Mountain was able to defeat the Rong family's Grand Elder. This strength is truly terrifying. Although she has a face that could bring ruin to a country, she is, after all, only a Golden Core cultivator. Whether the other party is willing to fight against Jiaolong Valley for her sake is unknown.

"Remember, when you meet the sect leader later, don't say anything out of turn."

"And whatever the sect leader tells you to do, you do it, understand?"

"Snowflake gave the order."

Hu Yudie quickly replied, "Yes, Steward Xue."

The two women quickly arrived at the entrance to the mountaintop. Before they even went inside, they encountered two female cultivators. Their attire was rather unusual, but they were charming and petite.

Xue Dier hurriedly bowed, "Dier greets the two ladies."

lady?

Hu Yudie immediately understood and quickly followed suit with a bow.

Chen Xue glanced at Hu Yudie, who was wearing a veil, and casually asked, "Steward Xue, are you going to see the Sect Master?"

Xue Dier nodded, "I have already informed the sect leader."

Chen Xue and Tian Xiaoqin nodded slightly and then left.

Hu Yudie thought to herself that the sect leader also had wives. However, although these two wives looked good, they were still not quite at the level of top-tier female cultivators.

Soon.

Xue Dier then led Hu Yudie to the pavilion at the top of the mountain.

Standing here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the magnificent scenery of more than a thousand peaks in the Canglan Mountain area.

"See the Sect Master."

After the ceremony.

Zhou Ping turned around and looked at Xue Dier and Hu Yudie.

With just that one glance, the two women instantly felt as if their entire bodies had been seen through, as if they had no secrets whatsoever from their skin in front of him.

"Is she the woman that Jiaolong Valley is looking for?"

“Yes, Sect Master,” Xue Dier said. “Her name is Hu Yudie. She was originally a cultivator from Yuxia Cave. Later, Yuxia Cave was destroyed by Jiaolong Valley. She escaped with the people of the sect and eventually fled to Canglan Mountain.”

As she spoke, she gave Hu Yudie a look.

Hu Yudie immediately removed her veil.

Suddenly, a face that looked like it could bring ruin to the country and its people was revealed.

Zhou Ping could actually see her face through the veil the moment he saw her. If he hadn't seen the stunningly beautiful woman in black armor before, he would have taken a second look at her too. But now he was still looking Hu Yudie up and down, even sweeping his divine sense over her.

Hu Yudie blushed.

Although she felt that her divine sense had not penetrated her robes, the fact that her entire body was being scanned by it still made her feel very uncomfortable, as if she were standing naked.

Little Ding lazily said in his sea of ​​consciousness, "It's quite interesting. It's actually a rare Ice Phoenix Physique. No wonder those demon cultivators coveted it. This kind of physique can stimulate the phoenix bloodline hidden within the body during intimate moments. The higher the cultivation level, the stronger and more concentrated the phoenix bloodline will be. For the demon race, it can enable their bloodline to advance."

"It is also of great benefit to humans. If you cultivate with this woman, the effect will be even better than with Jiang Xia. You can keep her by your side."

Zhou Ping asked in surprise, "The Ice Phoenix Body can accelerate the absorption of immortal energy?"

"After all, it is a rare and special physique, just like your innate Dao physique. Both have some special effects and powers. The Ice Phoenix Physique has a promoting effect."

Xiao Ding has already said so.

Zhou Ping hadn't originally intended to take him under his wing, but now he had no choice but to say, "Fellow Daoist Hu, you possess a special bloodline, which is why you are coveted by the Flood Dragon Valley. Now that you have come to my New Han Sect, there must be some things that Deacon Xue has already told you. Are you willing to stay by my side?"

Hu Yudie was overjoyed and quickly replied, "I'm willing."

"it is good."

Zhou Ping casually tossed out a jade token. "With this jade token, you can freely enter and exit the main peak without needing anyone to bring you here. Alright, Steward Xue, take her down."

Xue Dier was filled with envy. When she left the mountaintop, she looked at Hu Yudie and said, "From now on, you can serve the sect leader. The sect leader has several wives who have been by his side since he was a child. You should be careful."

Hu Yudie immediately understood Xue Dier's meaning and said, "Yes, thank you for reminding me, Steward Xue."

"No need to be so polite. With you accompanying the sect leader, it's only a matter of time before you become a Nascent Soul cultivator. I hope you will take good care of Di'er in the future."

……

Two days later.

The Azure Dragon Master and the White Wolf Hermit of Jiaolong Valley entered the territory of Canglan Mountain, but before they even reached the mountain gate, the demonic aura emanating from the White Wolf Hermit was released.

Shhhhhh.

Within a few breaths, more than a dozen Nascent Soul cultivators appeared around the carriage.

The leader was none other than the Hermit of the Mountain Cliffs.

"Azure Dragon, White Wolf, fellow Daoists, since you have come to Canglan Mountain, you are guests. Please come into the mountain gate for a chat!"

White Wolf Hermit laughed heartily, "Shanyan, you're really a disgrace! Not only did you lose to Canglan Mountain, but now you're acting as their watchdog. Tsk tsk, you're supposed to be a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, why don't you just die!"

The hermit of the mountain cliffs looked grim.

Master Qingjiao laughed and said, "Alright, let's not say such things. Shanyan, the reason why Bailang and I came here is for a female cultivator. If Canglan Mountain does not hand her over, we are not guests, but unwelcome guests. Please tell this to the sect leader of Canglan Mountain!"

Shan Yan said coldly, "No matter what your purpose is, once you come to Canglan Mountain, you must abide by its rules. If you are unwelcome guests, then please leave!"

Upon hearing this, the White Wolf Hermit glared fiercely at the Mountain Rock Hermit, "You old codger, do you want to taste the feeling of being beaten again?!"

The hermit of the mountain cliffs said, "You think you're worthy?"

Roar!
The White Wolf Hermit let out a low growl and charged straight out.

Soon, the two late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators began to fight, and the Azure Dragon Venerable did not stop them.

But just then.

Eight sword-shaped magical artifacts descended from the sky, locking down the surrounding space. Each sword was engulfed in flames, and a voice echoed, "The person you sought has already joined my New Han Sect. Please return!"

Master Qingjiao raised his eyes. "Sect Master of Canglan Mountain, that belongs to my Jiaolong Valley. Do you really intend to oppose my Jiaolong Valley?"

The sound was like a thunderclap, rolling and echoing.

In an instant, it spread throughout the entire Canglan Mountain region.

"A fight is really going to break out!"

"Not necessarily. Although the sect leader of Canglan Mountain is strong, Jiaolong Valley has a Nascent Soul Realm expert in charge!"

"Yes, no matter how strong one is at the Nascent Soul stage, there is still a huge gap between them and the Primordial Spirit stage. There are countless Nascent Soul forces in the entire Crimson Cloud Mountain Range, but only three can truly reach the Primordial Spirit stage, and now there is only one left!"

"That's right. It takes tens of thousands of years to produce a Nascent Soul Realm expert, while late-stage Nascent Soul Realm cultivators are not uncommon in the Crimson Cloud Mountains."

The forces that had rushed over had long been lying in wait on the edge of the Canglan Mountain territory. Upon hearing this, they began to discuss it amongst themselves.

As for the woman who clashed with the Canglan Mountain and Jiaolong Valley, no one paid attention to her, because everyone could see that this female cultivator was just a fuse, and that a clash between the two major forces was bound to happen sooner or later.

The outcome of this competition will determine the overall future of the cultivation grounds in the Crimson Cloud Mountains.

At this time.

A soft laugh rang out.

Zhou Ping, dressed in a purple star-patterned robe, slowly appeared near the Azure Dragon Master.

The other Nascent Soul cultivators immediately bowed in respect.

Zhou Ping said, "So what if it's Jiaolong Valley? No matter which force you come to, you have to abide by the rules when you come to Canglan Mountain. Qingjiao, you are only at the late Nascent Soul stage, you can't represent Jiaolong King. Go back and tell it that if it wants Canglan Mountain to submit, it should come here in person."

While talking.

He waved his sleeves.

The flames on the eight sword-shaped magical artifacts immediately converged into a fire dragon, which, carrying Samadhi True Fire, directly crushed towards the White Wolf Hermit.

The White Wolf Hermit sensed danger and roared as its body grew larger. However, no matter how it resisted, the flames spread across its body like maggots, burning its fur to ashes in the blink of an eye. But the flames stopped at the surface and did not penetrate further.

"You white wolf beast, I'll spare your life. From now on, you'll guard the gates of my New Han Sect!"

The other Nascent Soul cultivators were all shocked.

The White Wolf Hermit was one of the top five strongest figures in Jiaolong Valley, yet he was easily suppressed by their sect leader. Such supernatural power was simply unbelievable.

Only now did Shan Yan Sanren realize that Zhou Ping hadn't used his true strength at all during their previous battle. Fortunately, he chose to lose, otherwise the Rong family would have been completely wiped out.

(End of this chapter)