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Upon receiving Jiang Ming's message, Yintian Zhenjun immediately began his preparations.

Although it was called an arrangement, there weren't many things to prepare. There were mainly two things: first, to quietly change the position of Wuyoutian, and second, to obscure the sight and hearing of these True Lords.

He might not be able to do either of these things outside, but this is Wuyoutian, his home turf, so neither of these things is too difficult for him.

After silently reciting a spell, a subtle transformation had already taken place in the Worry-Free Heaven.

This change was so subtle that even True Lords like Zhou Jun did not notice it at all.

The tricks that Yintian Zhenjun did were very simple and easy to understand.

When Wuyoutian brought Zhenjun in, he recorded their respective positions.

Therefore, the Hidden Heaven True Lord knew the hiding places of all the True Lords.

He changed Zhou Jun's location to overseas.

Because here, the power of heavenly fire is at its weakest.

Otherwise, if Jiang Ming and Zhou Jun were to make a move within the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Heavenly Fire Fruit position would inevitably be thrown into turmoil.

As for the other True Lords, True Lord Yintian also came up with some clever ideas.

The overseas regions are closest to the Great Zhou Dynasty, while the Pure Land is furthest from it.

He teleported all the cultivators except Zhou Jun to the Pure Land. Once there, it would be difficult for them to escape smoothly, so they would naturally have no chance to cause trouble for Jiang Ming and himself.

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"With the opening of the Worry-Free Heaven imminent, once we leave, we should work together to eliminate the culprits who caused all of this."

That's right, I'm talking about Hidden Heaven True Monarch and Jiang Ming.

Fellow Daoists, you should harbor resentment towards these two people. They trapped us all here for their own pursuit of gold.

"Now, many fellow Daoists' positions have been taken over by new masters, and this is also because of Jiang Ming. As our common enemy, I suggest that after leaving Wuyoutian, we capture him and Yintian Zhenjun, and then..."

With his hand shaped like a knife, Zhou Jun made a throat-slitting gesture, his face fierce, clearly intending to kill.

"Agreed... However, we don't know how long it will take for the Worry-Free Heaven to open. Let's wait until the Worry-Free Heaven opens and then discuss this further..."

"This is feasible, but I also agree with this fellow Daoist's opinion. We still need to wait for a suitable opportunity, otherwise, things might change..."

Zhou Jun frowned and verbally agreed, but a chill ran through him. What these guys were implying was that they agreed to kill Jiang Ming and his group, but getting them to actually do it was absolutely out of the question.

Everyone wants to reap the benefits without sowing, but no one is willing to put in the real effort.

These guys are insects!

How could the Great Zhou Dynasty possibly become stronger by associating with these insects?

Clenching his fists, Zhou Jun didn't say much, watching everyone leave without uttering a single polite word.

At this moment, only five True Lords remained by his side.

Two mid-terms, two early-terms, and one late-term.

Although there were quite a few of them, Zhou Jun knew that those who had not reached the late stage of the Golden Core realm had negligible combat power. Even if they were all together, they probably wouldn't be enough for Jiang Ming to kill.

Of course, he is not yet sure whether Jiang Ming has reached the late stage of the Golden Core realm.

boom!

With a deafening roar, the Wuyoutian Cave opened, and the spatial vortex in mid-air startled everyone. After a moment of surprise, their eyes lit up, and they rushed out one after another.

The first one, the second one... In the blink of an eye, half of the Golden Core True Monarchs had already left Wuyoutian.

Seeing this, Zhou Jun was overjoyed, but he did not rush to leave. Instead, he silently searched for the aura of the Hidden Heaven True Monarch.

Found them. Trying to flee overseas and hide?

Hahahahahahahaha!

After a burst of wild laughter, Zhou Jun's face turned cold. He immediately left Wuyoutian and gave chase, saying, "Fellow Daoist, where do you think you're going to talk to?"

The moment Zhou Jun left Wuyoutian, he was stunned.

Because he saw many Golden Core True Monarchs, but each one was a stranger. These were all Jiang Ming's helpers. I've fallen into a trap... He silently made this judgment in his mind.

Zhou Jun immediately summoned the magic weapon, the National Protection Sword. This treasure was of the same level as the Dao Law of the Immortal Dynasty and was a great treasure of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Previously, Zhou Jun had not drawn his sword when facing many Golden Core cultivators, but now he felt a strong sense of threat.

"Imperial Preceptor, help me!" Zhou Jun roared, using his Heavenly Fire Fruit to try and summon Luo Yushu for assistance.

However, the Imperial Advisor had already placed his bets on Jiang Ming, so why would he heed Zhou Jun's call?

He saw that his plea for help had not been answered.

Zhou Jun sighed, looked at Jiang Ming in the crowd, his eyes slightly cold, "Kid, your plan seems to have worked."

Now, he should be at the late stage of the Golden Core realm, right?

"Well done, it's not easy to get this far, but it ends here... Today, I will kill you."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ming chuckled in surprise, then revealed his cultivation level. His powerful Daoist aura surged outwards, combining luck, the five elements, swordsmanship, and Dharma body, instantly making Zhou Jun's face turn as ugly as excrement.

"Very well, very well, the work of three Nascent Soul cultivators, you're ruthless enough."

Looking around in silence, Zhou Jun's face showed a hint of weariness. "We come from the same place, which is quite a coincidence."

"May I leave today? I'm going to develop my spiritual practice outside. Compared to my life, my life is more important..."

If you were in my shoes, would you let me leave?

With a cold laugh, Jiang Ming decisively shook his head. "You've figured it out, but it's too late. I heard from the Imperial Advisor that you repeatedly suggested eliminating me in the Heaven of No Worries..."

Zhou Jun shook his head, attempting to argue his point.

"I may think about it, but I won't actually do it. I came here only to kill True Monarch Yintian, and I have no intention of harming you..."

"Pah! I was listening to you and those True Lords plotting all along."

"Don't think that the barrier can block my sight and hearing..." Revealing his figure, Yintian Zhenjun's face showed a hint of mockery.

Upon seeing him appear and add fuel to the fire, Zhou Jun's face darkened, and he immediately tried to get other cultivators to come and help.

However, to his great surprise, he did not find a single Golden Core cultivator in the vicinity.

Where did all the Golden Elixir cultivators of the Great Zhou Dynasty, who were trapped in the Worry-Free Heaven, go?

"Are you looking for other Golden Core True Monarchs? I've already made arrangements; they've all gone to the Pure Land now..."

After a moment of silence, Zhou Jun looked up to the sky and roared, "Hahaha, interesting, good, good plan."

Today, I'm afraid I have no choice but to leave. Here's what we'll do: I'll only strike once. If you can deflect it, I'll lose the ability to fight, and then I'll be at your mercy...

Raising an eyebrow, Jiang Ming nodded, signaling the other True Monarchs to seal off the surrounding space. Although Luo Yushu had not appeared, there was an array she had set up nearby, so even if Zhou Jun wanted to take advantage of the chaos to leave, it would be absolutely impossible.

Seeing Jiang Ming's actions, Zhou Jun's lips twitched, and the Zhenguo Sword in his hand began to surge with crimson light.

The celestial fire Daoist aura, combined with a wisp of dragon energy and a full-force strike from a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, made up Zhou Jun's final sword strike.

Raising an eyebrow, Jiang Ming calmly drew his sword.

A sword comes from the west!

With a shattered sword cry, Zhou Jun fell to the ground in a sorry state, a pitiful light flashing in his eyes.

"Your swordsmanship is better than mine, fine. Heavenly Fire is yours, and the Great Zhou Dynasty is yours too, but I'm still a little unconvinced."

Your current path was paved by others. Your success has little to do with you. To be precise, you are just a pawn, only slightly more valued than me.

I don't understand. Why can you do something that I can't? Why? I broke through to the Golden Core stage first. If those blind Nascent Soul cultivators were willing to lend a hand, I would be a Nascent Soul cultivator in no time.

Furthermore, Luo Yushu is another example. When you were at the Foundation Establishment stage, she had already reached the Golden Core stage. All those years of dedicated cultivation of her Qi and fortune were ultimately in vain.

Nascent Soul cultivators are ruthless; you're just a bit luckier.

"Heaven has forsaken me; it is not my fault in battle..."

Listening to Zhou Jun's incessant chatter, a hint of helplessness flashed in Jiang Ming's eyes. He couldn't deny what the other party was saying, because it was all true. Fate had pushed him into this position that didn't belong to him.

However, he had no choice in any of this.

He once thought he was a lucky guy, but as his cultivation level increased, Jiang Ming had a clearer understanding of his own position.

This world doesn't belong to him, it belongs to those old guys.

Nascent Soul cultivators have seized the power of discourse. If they want to become Nascent Soul cultivators, then they must become Nascent Soul cultivators; there is no doubt about it.

They want someone to make way, and that person must make way. All of this is for the sake of transcendence. But in this vast world, how many people can truly transcend? And can those who transcend truly be free?

Is the Nascent Soul realm the strongest cultivation level in this world?

With a sigh, Jiang Ming didn't offer any further explanation. He simply pointed his longsword at Zhou Jun, a hint of pity flashing in his eyes.

"We are all pawns, so there's no need for anyone to criticize anyone else. The reason you've gotten to where you are today is also due to the work of the Nascent Soul behind the scenes."

However, I'm curious, which Nascent Soul cultivator supported you back then?

"..." After a long silence, seeing that he really had no way out and that none of the Nascent Soul cultivators would come to his rescue, Zhou Jun was completely desperate. At the same time, he also decided to go all out.

"Fine, I'm going to die anyway, so I have to get some things off my chest."

The person who supported me back then was named Yuan Chu Zhi Sheng Dao Jun, you should be familiar with him. The prototype of your Five Elements Law was his work.

In addition, he also mastered a law called the fixed number, the Dao Law of the Immortal Dynasty, which was the work of the Dao Venerable.

The Sword of National Protection was given to me by the Sword Lord. I was the last person to be noticed by three Nascent Soul cultivators at the same time.

At first, just like you, I came to this unfamiliar world alone, filled with trepidation and uncertainty.

At first, I was just an ordinary disciple of a small sect.

Among fellow disciples, there is no affection, only brutal competition. Every month, there is a competition among those of the same cultivation level. The winner is able to continue living and obtain more resources.

Among fellow disciples, there is no affection, only brutal competition. Every month, there is a competition among those of the same cultivation level. The winner is able to continue living and obtain more resources.

The rest can only die silently, like stray dogs, waiting for someone to carry them out and leave them to rot in a mass grave. I hate this, I hate this cruel world.

Later, much like what you went through, I inexplicably received some special help, and after that, my strength improved by leaps and bounds, making me one of the best among the younger generation in the sect.

In the past, those who couldn't see through me, those who didn't want to pay attention to me, and those who tried to please me—at that time, I was filled with contempt for them. Only later did I understand.

If I were in their shoes, I wouldn't be much more dignified than them.

I was just lucky enough to gain the favor of a Nascent Soul cultivator. Later, I pushed my way through and eventually became a Golden Core True Lord. At that time, the number of Golden Core cultivators in the Immortal Pivot was extremely rare. The dynasty at that time was actually ruled by the Tuoba clan, and the ruler was a mere Earth Fruit holder.

This position is actually a projection of the Sword Lord's power, capable of predicting a person's fate.

At that time, the king was nearing the end of his life and guessed that he would probably not be able to control the country anymore. He took the initiative to find me and handed over a dynasty to me.

At that time, I was stunned at first, and then inexplicably became the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Then the Heavenly Fire Fruit position favored me, and I abandoned my original Furnace Fire Fruit position to become the Heavenly Fire True Lord...

Jiang Ming raised an eyebrow, his pupils shrinking slightly. He suddenly felt that Zhou Jun's experience seemed somewhat similar to his own.

First came the fire in the furnace, then the fire in the sky—could there be some strange connection between them?

Jiang Ming didn't interrupt Zhou Jun and continued listening.

"Shortly after I became the king, Luo Yushu appeared. At that time, the Primordial Sage Daoist told me that she would be my helper and that whether I could become a Nascent Soul cultivator in the future would be closely related to her. At that time, I did not understand the profound meaning behind this."

Only now do I understand that whether Luo Yushu chose me or not determined whether Daozun's attitude changed.

Unfortunately, Dao Zun's thoughts have clearly changed. He once valued Luo Yushu, but now he has abandoned her. It's clear that things are unpredictable...

After a moment of silence, Zhou Jun seemed a little upset.

A huge gash appeared at his throat. For a Golden Core cultivator, this was not a fatal wound, but the words Zhou Jun wanted to say remained unspoken.

"Heh, someone wants me to shut up..."

Taken aback, Zhou Jun's expression suddenly changed, revealing a chilling majesty in his eyes.

"Not just anyone can be a chess piece, and the decisions of the player who wields the pieces cannot be judged by the pieces themselves."

You must have a lot of questions, right? Hurry up and ask them. After you've asked them all, I'll help you achieve the Nascent Soul stage. We've been waiting for this day for a long time, we can't delay any longer..."

With a helpless expression, Jiang Ming tried to disperse the other True Monarchs, but the Primordial Saint Dao Lord clearly did not want them to leave.

boom!

With a wave of his hand, all the surrounding True Monarchs turned into blood mist. He gently placed a grain of blood containing the essence of several Golden Core True Monarchs into Jiang Ming's brow. The Primordial Saint Dao Lord's gaze was calm as he spoke softly.

"Speak quickly if you have something to say. There are some things you should know, as they will benefit your journey to becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator..."