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"Let's go take a look and try our best to kill a few ancient demons, otherwise it will be even more difficult to deal with them in the future if they escape..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yuwen Huai'an activated the city's protective formation, then transformed into a streak of light and rushed out.

At the same time, Zhou Jun's phantom descended upon the sky above Tongzhou.

A blazing flame instantly shot towards the place where the black energy surged.

In mid-air, countless sparks instantly ignited, resembling countless Kongming lanterns.

In broad daylight, an unexpected turn of events occurred.

Having witnessed Zhou Jun's methods, Jiang Ming was instantly dumbfounded.

Only a Golden Core True Monarch could accomplish this.

Even though they are thousands of miles apart, they can still take action to fight the enemy.

The flames subsided, but the black smoke still billowed into the sky, showing no sign of weakening.

"The Golden Core cultivators of the Ancient Demon Clan are also making their move. This is a bit tricky. If we go there, we'll probably just be cannon fodder..." After a very clear analysis of the situation, Tuoba Changsheng sighed.

He silently made his way to the depths of the city lord's mansion and activated the city's protective formation to its maximum.

As a large number of spirit stones burned, Zhou Jun's illusory figure grew even stronger, instantly suppressing the black energy.

At the same time, the governors of Yongzhou and Liangzhou, who were nearby, all rushed over to provide support.

Upon learning that Yuwen Huai'an had gone to check on the situation, Yuwen Huaide's expression changed, and the green-hatted prefect Yuwen Huaiping also became somewhat anxious.

Yuwen Huai'an was his own brother.

If something happens to the other party, that would be bad.

"I'll go take a look..." Frowning, Yuwen Huaiping took the lead.

"No need, I'll go take a look." The sudden voice surprised everyone, but the next second, Zhou Jun calmly arrived.

Then, it transformed into a shooting star and swiftly arrived at the ancient demon altar outside Tongzhou.

"Are you trying to intimidate me? Are you trying to tell me that you can break the seal at any time, but you just disdained to do it before?"

He murmured something, seemingly to confirm Zhou Jun's statement.

The black energy surged out in a very sinister way, and at the same time, several ancient demons comparable to those at the Purple Mansion Realm charged forward, baring their fangs and brandishing their claws.

A glance at them and the intense celestial fire instantly evaporated them. At the same time, a burly figure appeared on the altar.

The nobles among the ancient demons, the Power Demons.

As a race that reveres martial prowess, the Power Demons rank among the top three in the entire ancient demon race, and the phantom before them seems to be an even more outstanding one.

Judging from this method alone, it is clear that the other party must also be a Golden Core Realm expert.

Zhou Jun was very patient and did not rush to take action.

He sized up the Demon King and tentatively tried to get information out of him, "Which lord is orchestrating this? The Dragon Ancestor or the Dao Venerable?"

"To destroy the Immortal Pivot in order to transcend it—that's a bad idea. The Primordial Sage Dao Lord will not allow it..."

"Haha, no need to try to trick me. You just need to know that there is definitely more than one force capable of destroying the Immortal Pivot."

With a wild laugh, the powerful figure of the Demon Lord gradually vanished into thin air.

At the same time, a hint of worry flashed across Zhou Jun's brow.

As a time traveler, he didn't actually want to get involved in the grand narrative and become a pawn of some big shot.

But once he reached a certain position, he realized that everyone was just a pawn.

Everyone may seem successful, but behind the scenes there is an invisible hand manipulating them. To achieve true transcendence, the Golden Core realm is far from enough.

The Nascent Soul realm seems a bit lacking...

Shaking his head, Zhou Jun sealed the altar and then returned to Tongzhou with Yuwen Huai'an. The unlucky fellow was almost killed by demonic energy, but fortunately, the other party had no interest in making things difficult for a Purple Mansion cultivator.

This outrageous act was nothing more than a blatant test.

His strength is barely enough for now, but it's uncertain when the other ancient demon leaders in the demon realm revive.

Even though the fire in the sky was extremely strong, it could not stop the invasion of the eighteen ancient demons.

There are a total of eighteen True Lords. Once a conflict breaks out, other forces will also get involved and try to take advantage of the situation.

Rubbing his temples, Zhou Jun didn't explain to anyone.

He paid no attention to any flattery and calmly walked into the teleportation array, his back view looking somewhat desolate.

"The world is about to descend into chaos, and the ancient demon race will not let this go unpunished." Although he couldn't control his son and wife.

However, Yuwen Huaiping remained very clear-headed. After earnestly expressing his views, he looked at Yuwen Huaian with a hint of annoyance.

"You're incredibly brave. It's just that Zhou Jun arrived in time, otherwise you would have been reduced to ashes..."

"Brother, don't worry. I'm just afraid that the ancient demons will come out and affect the ordinary cultivators in Tongzhou City."

One should serve the people and bring them benefits. My current level of cultivation all comes from the laws of the Immortal Dynasty. Therefore, I do not wish for the cultivators within my territory to be greatly affected.

Otherwise, I too will be held accountable. You all know that the punishments under the laws of the Immortal Dynasty are not to be trifled with…”

After he reluctantly offered a few words of explanation, Yuwen Huaiping's expression improved slightly.

Looking at his good-for-nothing brother, he felt a little helpless. "Don't you even know your own limitations?"

If the ancient demons really make a move, even if you self-destruct, you won't be able to hold out for long. Those beasts are different from us.

They die, but can be resurrected through altars.

"If we die, it's truly over. Be more careful in the future; why put yourself in such danger?" After giving these earnest words of advice, Yuwen Huaiping bowed and took his leave.

At the same time, Yuwen Huaide of Yongzhou also quietly left.

The events that unfolded in Tongzhou today put him under immense pressure.

Of these states, the ancient demon altar in Yongzhou is the most unique.

In other states, the ancient demon altars are at least outside the city.

Even if a conflict occurs, there is a protective formation to act as a buffer.

The seal of Yongzhou, however, is located within the city.

If what happened today had occurred in Yongzhou, Yongzhou would probably have already fallen by now.

Upon returning to Yongzhou, Yuwen Huaide immediately sealed off the area, forbidding anyone from entering. He then set up a killing formation.

This formation can instantly kill a cultivator at the Purple Mansion level.

Fearing that someone might get close after being possessed, he specially changed the formation to indiscriminate attack, and at the same time, he also equipped it with enough spirit stones.

Currently, he is the only one who can safely pass through this magic circle.

Anyone who remains and tries to get close to this place will have to suffer a terrible fate.

at that time.

Inside Tongzhou City, Yuwen Huai'an raised his wine cup and took the first sip. "Thank you both. A great calamity is about to begin, so we must put in even more effort."

Otherwise, even we cultivators of the Purple Mansion realm will likely just be cannon fodder.

Although he had never experienced war, Jiang Ming knew from Zhou Jun's reaction that the ancient demon race was no ordinary force.

Although he was very strong, and could be said to have few rivals among those of the same level, he was no match for them on a real battlefield.

Who will fight you fairly? It all comes down to who has more people and who has the bigger fist.

Moreover, the great calamity of a thousand years seems to be approaching sooner than expected.

I must make some preparations as soon as possible, strive to reach the Purple Mansion Perfection as soon as possible, and then seek gold through unorthodox means...

After careful consideration, Jiang Ming immediately set sail.

In Tongzhou, he could no longer find any world fragments to devour. Now, if he wanted to improve his cultivation to the next level, he could only try his luck outside.

Back in the quiet room, Jiang Ming explained the plan to Ao Shu and asked her if she wanted to go back overseas.

Twisting her beautiful face, Ao Shu shook her head and smiled bitterly, her fingers clenched until they turned white. "It's been so long since I left the Dragon Palace, it's hard to go back."

My people may not trust me, and more importantly, the dragon race actually has a very weak concept of kinship.

If I go back, my life might still be in danger…

Jiang Ming nodded and didn't try to persuade her any further. Ao Shu's departure to sea was entirely thanks to him. If she wanted to return home in glory one day, she had to wait until she had achieved sufficient cultivation and demonstrated enough value.

After leaving Tongzhou, Jiang Ming went straight to various islands overseas to search for news of the world fragments.

The headquarters of the Myriad Star Alliance.

As the headquarters of the overseas independent cultivator alliance, this place can be said to be comparable in size to the imperial city.

The vast island is home to many powerful cultivators.

"I've heard that Master Yintian has returned to spread his teachings. Is there any hope of making money through this unique method?"

"Hey, don't make me laugh. Ever since I started cultivating, Master Yintian has been spreading his lineage."

Now, I am nearly two hundred years old, and this old fellow is almost dead, yet he has yet to achieve his wish.

According to him, if he succeeds in obtaining the gold, it will allow cultivators around the world to expand their horizons...

"That's what he said, but his idea is really a bit of a fantasy. After obtaining gold, he would make all the Golden Core True Monarchs go into seclusion."

In the decades that followed, other cultivators at the Purple Mansion Realm could take his place. How could such a thing be possible…?

……

Having listened all the way, Jiang Ming couldn't help but feel curious about this so-called Hidden Heaven True Man. From the discussions of others, he could clearly tell that this person was also an unorthodox cultivator.

Moreover, he is not far from reaching the Golden Core Realm.

Since the other party is giving a sermon, it wouldn't hurt to go and listen.

in the crowd.

An old man in a white robe, with a frail appearance, looked like he didn't have many years left to live. He looked around and sighed with disappointment, his eyes filled with sadness at being ignored.

"The Dao lineage I created is called the Hidden Heaven Dao. This Dao lineage can create an additional space."

This place is called Wuyoutian, which is the transformation of my Purple Mansion. As long as I succeed in seeking the Golden Core and ascending to the throne, I can drive all the Golden Core True Lords of the present world out of the Immortal Pivot.

At that time, if any of you reach the peak of the Purple Mansion realm, your chances of breaking through will greatly increase…

After Master Yintian finished speaking, the audience fell silent.

The crowd left in silence, clearly unable to believe what Master Yintian had said; after all, it was all too shocking.

No one dared to believe his words, regarding him merely as a madman with a high level of cultivation.

"Fellow Daoist, could you tell me more about your lineage?" Seeing the crowd disperse, Jiang Ming stepped forward and spoke politely.

They cast delighted glances at Jiang Ming, noticing that his cultivation level was also at the Purple Mansion Realm.

For so many years, my lineage has never been believed.

To the point that I started to doubt whether I had taken the wrong path, since you're interested today.

Let's have a good chat and maybe have a few drinks.

I am now only a dozen years away from my demise.

"To meet a kindred spirit before pursuing wealth is enough to make this life worthwhile..."

With a friendly greeting, Master Yintian led Jiang Ming to the restaurant, where there were private rooms of three different grades: Heaven, Earth, and Human.

Without the slightest hesitation, the old man decisively chose the highest-class private room, then poured himself a glass of wine, drank it all in one gulp, and then shared a glass with Jiang Ming.

His eyes were full of melancholy. "My method of breakthrough is actually a bit of a shortcut. That's why I can't complete the quest for gold on my own."

I won't hide it from you, young friend. I can break through to the Outer Path Golden Core with 100% certainty, but after that, my physical body will remain in the outside world and cannot suffer any damage.

Otherwise, there is a risk of all previous efforts being wasted. This is something I have never mentioned for decades, but I am willing to reveal it today.

It's just because you are so exceptionally talented, reaching the Purple Mansion Realm at such a young age, that your vision is far beyond what those ordinary mortals can compare to..."

"I'd like to hear the details." After listening carefully, Jiang Ming was convinced that the old man might actually have some skill, and for a moment, he couldn't help but feel a bit more curious.

The phrase "100% Golden Elixir" is truly astonishing.

Even among cultivators who have broken through to the Golden Core stage, how many dare to say that they were 100% certain when they broke through?

"Haha, then let me tell you about my lineage. My lineage is called Wuyou (meaning 'worry-free')."

Based on my own cultivation journey, this lineage can reverse cause and effect.

In short, I can break through to a higher realm first, and then pay a certain price.

When I broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage, my physical body was trapped in a cave for decades. After that, I spent a lot of time raising my cultivation to perfection, and then to the Purple Mansion Realm.

As a price, I spent a full century repaying the resources needed for this breakthrough; the breakthroughs I've made so far were just minor trifles.

Other cultivators probably never even noticed me.

However, seeking gold is different. Even if I could break through to the Golden Core stage ahead of time, it would be difficult for me to preserve my physical body after that.

After the breakthrough, my metal element will pull my soul, as well as all the golden cores of this world, into the Worry-Free Heaven.

However, every Golden Core True Monarch has at least a few Purple Mansion cultivators under his command.

Even if I manage to restrain all the Golden Core True Monarchs, my true body will still have a hard time surviving.

If there is someone who can take care of my physical body and complement me, then that person has a high probability of successfully obtaining gold.

After all, I pulled all the Golden Core True Monarchs into the Worry-Free Heaven.

After that, the positions in the world were no longer connected with the Golden Core True Monarch, unless someone was able to take his place.

After my return, it will be very difficult to say who will be given the position.

In other words, during the decades that I have been holding back the Golden Core True Lord, you are free to choose one of the following positions to pursue gold.

There will be no external obstacles. However, if you want Wuyoutian's help, you must help me protect my physical body.

Otherwise, if my physical body is destroyed and the Golden Core True Monarch returns to the mortal world, neither of us will survive. So, do you dare to take a gamble...?

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