Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu

Da Yan Imperial Capital, the convergence point of imperial fate and decree.

Apart from here, there is no other place in the world that has imperial fate and decree.

The Imperial Capital spans a thousand miles, with interconnected streets and perpetual lights, it is the Country of Ten Thousand States, the Country of Ten Thousand Sects!

Lofty buildings everywhere, high structures in every location.

Unfortunately, this prosperity is destined to experience destruction within a century.

Don't be fooled by the old emperor's firm belief that having Princess Ji Ru could preserve the two-thousand-year imperial reign of the Ji Shang lineage, yet even Ji Shang's descendants must engage in internal struggles for the throne.

Even if Ji Shang and Yan Sisi have a son, this child, due to his connections with Chen Qing, is highly likely to reside in the Imperial Palace.

But what about the succession of this child? It will be an extremely bloody battle!

The Imperial Capital is yet to face bloody turmoil.

Thus, even though the Imperial Capital is flourishing, it is not extravagant.

Chen Qing and Ji Shang, walking on the empty streets, Chen Qing can already clearly sense four True Monarchs lurking from different directions.

He pretends not to notice, feeling that his current strength could still take down a wave of True Monarchs from Heavenly Master Mansion and Immortal Court.

Once he helps Ji Shang ascend to the throne, he must join forces with Da Yan to suppress the two old powers, Immortal Court and Heavenly Master Mansion.

And now, when All Gods are absent, it's the best opportunity!

Miao God has already set the stage for him, Chen Qing, all depending on how he controls the situation this time, to gain substantial benefits for Nanli and Sword Travel Palace!

Having thought this through, Chen Qing's feet hover over the void that pierces through the earth, beginning to extend in all directions.

Chen Qing, observing the whole Imperial Capital through the void, notes two True Monarchs within it; sensing their presence, they are likely the two Dragon Lords previously suppressed by Heavenly Master Mansion and Immortal Court.

Such tasks, not until the very last moment would the important figures personally enter the fray; it's all arranged behind the scenes.

Both Immortal Court and Heavenly Master Mansion sent a Dragon Lord who is not from their direct lineage to preside over the matter.

These two Dragon Lords, not being from the direct lineage and more like mounts, are expendable and can be used for charging forward.

Chen Qing's void underneath extends further afar; three thousand miles eastward, there is another, with an aura probably belonging to an Immortal Court's True Monarch.

While to the west, two thousand miles away, resides a True Monarch from Heavenly Master Mansion.

Now, the situation is clear. Originally, when the three heroes divided the dragons, Da Yan, Immortal Court, and Heavenly Master Mansion each subdued a Dragon Lord, using golden hoops as a control method, keeping the three Dragon Lords in service.

Today, they are indeed put to good use here.

If only these two Dragon Lords are captured, it wouldn't be very useful.

Immortal Court and Heavenly Master Mansion aren't much concerned about their wellbeing.

Rather, the two True Monarchs hiding in the dark, are the real big fish; if captured and suppressed, they would be Chen Qing's bargaining chips in negotiations with Immortal Court and Heavenly Master Mansion.

The longevity of True Monarchs, being the most reliable underlings of God, even God himself would have some concerns.

Realizing this, the void underneath Chen Qing gradually spreads, hidden beneath the ground, engulfing tens of thousands of miles!

Now, these two should also have no escape.

At this moment, Li Chonghuan appears ahead with the Third Prince, and following behind them, an old dragon, Shijia Dragon Lord shows evident anger upon seeing Chen Qing.

Li Chonghuan unfolds a paper fan in hand, laughing, "Prince Wen, if you came here alone, isn't it a bit too contemptuous towards my Immortal Court?"

"With Shijia Dragon Lord here, I wonder where Princess Ji Ru's Eight Extremes Dragon Monarch might be?"

As Chen Qing is about to speak, suddenly he feels a strong aura attacking from behind; turning back, the Eight Extremes Dragon Monarch lands in front of him.

Chen Qing demands, "Why are you here?"

Eight Extremes Dragon Monarch responds, "Prince Wen, it's not that the old dragon disobeys orders, but the princess is worried about your safety, Prince Wen, thus she commanded me to assist!"

"If the old dragon did not comply, she would have recited a spell!"

Chen Qing then relaxes slightly, "Well then, since you're here, let's proceed."

Li Chonghuan laughs heartily, "The newlyweds showing deep affection, truly touching."

"But it's useless now."

"Feng Yi, for tens of thousands of years, our Heavenly Master Mansion and Immortal Court have controlled the succession of Da Yan's imperial power, do we really plan to hand this imperial power over to Nanli this time?"

Footsteps sound from behind, Feng Yi, in a clean Daoist robe, elegantly declares, "How about we eliminate this troublemaker first, and then see who's superior?"

Li Chonghuan laughs heartily, "That sounds excellent!"

Eight Extremes Dragon Monarch quickly shields Chen Qing behind him, "Prince Wen, be careful, both Shijia Dragon Lord and Hua Yang Dragon Monarch are not to be underestimated!"

"How shall we proceed now, please direct us, Prince Wen!"

The Eight Extremes Dragon Monarch, despite being a True Monarch, is honestly obeying the orders from Chen Qing, merely from the Sky-reaching Realm; it must be said, this shows the prestige of the younger generation of the Great Sect.

Chen Qing speaks coldly, "Hold them off for a moment."

"Is battling two True Monarchs challenging?"

Eight Extremes Dragon Monarch replies, "It's quite strenuous."

Chen Qing smiles, "This battle depends on how long you can hold them off."

"The longer you endure, the richer and more fortuitous your future will be. Take good care of it!"

Having said that, Chen Qing proceeds towards the Imperial Palace with Ji Shang.

Eight Extremes Dragon Monarch responds firmly, "Yes, Prince Wen, even if I risk this old life, I will block them both!"

Here, the Eight Extremes Dragon Monarch immediately takes flight, manifesting into a thousand-mile-long true dragon form, its purple body stretching three thousand miles across the heavens and earth, possessing an aura capable of annihilation!

On the other side, Hua Yang Dragon Monarch spreads its wings and flies, also manifesting into a thousand-mile-long dragon body, with sun and moon rising in its eyes, sun and moon sharing the sky!