Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu

Upon returning to Longevity Mountain, this journey, although not fraught with too many twists and turns, had brought about significant changes in Chen Qing's mindset.

After staying for three days arranged by the temple priest of Longevity Mountain, bathing and burning incense, Chen Qing went to worship the Miao God once again.

This time was different from before; Chen Qing had ample confidence.

This visit was to offer treasures, not to seek help!

Passing through three thousand Mystic Gates, hundreds of Divine Generals, and eventually the last Four Directions World.

Chen Qing strode up the mountain and, accompanied by Miao Ying, entered the Divine Temple of the Miao God. The Warlord Divine Image of the Miao God was still standing in front of a deep red anvil, swinging a large hammer tirelessly, forging something.

Chen Qing clasped his hands and said, "Disciple has visited the Headquarters of the Jiguang Sect this time, with some insights and gains. Additionally, I have obtained a scroll of scripture written by a God."

"Disciple cannot comprehend it, please guide me, Miao God!"

Upon hearing Chen Qing's words, Miao Ying immediately bent slightly and left the Divine Temple.

The following discussion was not meant for her ears.

Being a Divine Officer, she had self-awareness.

She was just a maiden serving the Miao God.

Stepping out of the grand temple of the Miao God, Miao Ying said, "It seems that Prince Wen is going to gain prominence."

"Pass down the order, if Prince Wen visits Longevity Mountain again, treat him with the utmost respect; lead Prince Wen directly to worship the Miao God, there shall be no neglect!"

After finishing, she murmured to herself, "This time, it's to see how long Prince Wen will take to come out."

A new Divine General beside her did not understand, "What does that mean?"

Miao Ying explained, "If it's ordinary items, the Miao God would not pay much attention. If it's a treasure, the Miao God will surely observe it for a long time."

"The longer the time, the more important the item is."

Inside the grand temple, Chen Qing presented his imprint of the God King Supreme Skills and offered it before the Warlord Divine Image.

The Warlord Divine Image gazed unwaveringly at the God King Supreme Skills presented by Chen Qing, silent.

Chen Qing only felt the scroll of scripture flying out of his hand, spreading open in the air.

Then, Chen Qing stepped back two steps and waited quietly.

Time slowly passed, and a day flashed by.

Outside, the residents of three thousand Mystic Gate Realms were astonished, "Prince Wen has been inside for a day, right?"

"He hasn't come out yet!"

Miao Ying looked toward the Divine Temple with some nervousness, "In the last three thousand years, this is the longest time the Miao God has received a king."

"Prince Wen is really on the rise."

"From now on, do not provoke Prince Wen!"

However, what nobody expected was that the audience with Chen Qing lasted a full three days.

Inside the Divine Temple, Chen Qing also felt the preciousness of his gift.

The Miao God, possibly the strongest deity at present, had spent three whole days looking at a scroll of scripture!

Chen Qing only heard a ripping sound; the God King Supreme Skills turned into shreds, and the Warlord Divine Image said pensively, "Is there anything else?"

Chen Qing took out a drop of War God's Divine Blood, "This item is also something I've found during my explorations; I do not know how to use it, I request guidance from the Miao God!"

The Warlord Divine Image opened its hand, and the drop of War God's Divine Blood fell into It. "Mix it with your Void Divine Blood, place it into the Dragon Transformation Pool. After a creature enters for cleansing, they can acquire some of the abilities of you and the blood's original owner, crafting a race unique to you."

"Divine Blood is supreme above all, and only the Dragon Transformation Pool can contain its Divinity, allowing cultivators to absorb its power and undergo a transformation."

"A dragon egg, a newly born infant is best."

"Bring the Holy Bone and Lu Chen, forge the True One Slash, then you may descend the mountain!"

Chen Qing bowed and respectfully said, "Disciple, thanks Miao God for the guidance!"

Chen Qing brought out a piece of Holy Bone the size of a house along with Lu Chen, just to see the Warlord Divine Image grabbing it with a hand, and that huge Holy Bone merged into Lu Chen.

On the blazing red Lu Chen, white patterns emerged as well.

Chen Qing took up his sword and, after another round of thanks to the Miao God, left the grand temple.

Returning to the foot of Longevity Mountain in no time, Chen Qing heard a voice calling from ahead, "Divine Oracle: Appoint Prince Wen to deal with the Water Country!"

"Divine Oracle: Appoint Prince Wen to deal with the Water Country!"

"Divine Oracle: Appoint Prince Wen to deal with the Water Country!"

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Chen Qing felt greatly relieved; it seemed that the treasure offered to the Miao God this time was to the deity's satisfaction.

This divine oracle had clearly announced to the world that the land of Water Country was bestowed upon him.

Moreover, the words of the Miao God already firmly assured that he would obtain the Dragon Transformation Pool, and it would be granted to him!

Prince Wen worshipped the Miao God for a full three days.

The news quickly spread throughout Nanli, and all the kings of Nanli felt a deep fear.

Furthermore, the latter part of the divine oracle clearly indicated that Chen Qing had certainly won the Miao God's favor this time.

For a time, some of Prince Wen's decrees that could not be smoothly executed in Nanli started to take effect.

Prince Wen's worship of the Miao God made all the kings realize one thing: do not oppose Chen Qing in the short term.

"The founding king is really impressive!"

"The other kings merely rely on their ancestors' merits to rank among the kings."

"But now, Prince Wen has made his name with his own sword and fist."

"Now that Prince Wen has gained the Miao God's favor, his power is utterly incomparable, and his position will certainly be above all other kings!"

Chen Qing set out on his king's chariot once again to return to the Prince Wen Palace. Along the way, he also wrote a letter to Haoran Temple, informing Haoran True Monarch about the offering of the God King Supreme Skills to the Miao God.

Whether Haoran True Monarch wants it or not, he doesn't know, but he must inform Haoran True Monarch of this news, as it is his duty as a disciple.

Upon returning to the Prince Wen Palace and settling those young individuals recommended by Guan Siping, Chen Qing quickly summoned Yu Qingshuang and Shen Changye to discuss how to deal with the Water Country affair.

He only called for Yu Qingshuang; the current situation in Water Country involved too many secrets to be made public.

Gathered at the inner palace, Chen Qing asked: "What's the current situation in Water Country?"

Yu Qingshuang, holding her sword, had a strange expression, "A chaotic battle about you?"

Chen Qing asked in confusion: "Wait, are you saying they started fighting among themselves?"

Yu Qingshuang replied: "Yes, currently, there are two factions of your doppelgängers."

"One faction wants to kill you to seize control of the Void Gate, which I call the Evil Sect."

"The other faction is experiencing identity crises, believing they shouldn't exist in this world, yet they also don't want to die as your enemy and instead want to live out their full lives."

"They see themselves as separate individuals, not controlled by Tai Sui, but admittedly a mistake."

"Some of them want to be struck by the King Sword Rotation once, spending their life in a dream."

"Some want to strike a deal with you."

"And a portion of them are extreme, believing all faults are caused by Tai Sui and want to destroy him."

"This faction, I call the Chaos Sect."

Chen Qing was taken aback, "Have things become so complicated?"

"I originally thought, just kill them all and confirming my uniqueness would suffice."

"Now it seems, they are killing each other instead?"

"Any other news?"

Yu Qingshuang said: "According to the news from Wushang, the Evil Sect has seized control of the royal city and placed the Water King under house arrest; the current Water Country is actually under the rule of the Evil Sect."

"Overall, the Evil Sect has a more uniform goal, so they have the upper hand."

"They are now suppressing the Chaos Sect."

Chen Qing asked: "What about the top masters of Water Country?"

Yu Qingshuang replied: "They've mostly been suppressed by them."

"Fortunately, Sword Travel Palace discovered it early, and we completely sealed off Water Country a long time ago to prevent your doppelgängers from leaving."

"If you need the King Sword Rotation, I can borrow it from my master-uncle for a while."

Chen Qing said: "By using the True One Slash, as long as the first doppelgänger is killed, no more can be spawned."

"I must make Tai Sui stop, otherwise, the Void Gate might very well collapse."

"If the Void Gate collapses, the Sea of Nightmare will also lose its suppressive power, potentially appearing directly in the human world, and that would be a real disaster."

"I plan to go to Water Country myself to see the situation. After I'm there and I understand the connections, I will have my judgment."

"Actually, I'm quite curious as to what exactly my doppelgängers are up to."

"From this perspective, annexing Water Country is not difficult. The challenge now is how to eradicate all my doppelgängers."