leonardwarren Chapter 141 Jiang Jiang's Thoughts, The Old Monk Kurong, The Stable Dajing Dynasty
Chapter 141 Jiang Jiang's Thoughts, The Old Monk Kurong, The Stable Dajing Dynasty
Chapter 141: Jiang Jiang's Worries, The Wise Old Monk, The Stable Great Jing Dynasty
The next day, the faint morning light shone.
Han Laozu was kicked out by Master Xiang Xiang, but his face was full of smiles.
"Should I have succeeded?" Han Li muttered softly.
As long as Lu Tianxiang doesn't use her cultivation to expel it, with his mutated physique, it's basically a guaranteed success.
"Get lost!" Lu Tianxiang's voice of embarrassment and anger came out, obviously not hiding from Lu Tianxiang's ears.
"Xiang Xiang, rest well. I'll come see you in the afternoon." Han Li smiled, his figure disappeared, deliberately muttering a word for Lu Tianxiang to hear.
In Lu Tianxiang's sleeping palace, she was lying on a soft bed, with the quilt covering most of her alluring spring scenery.
There was no anger on her face, just some complexity. She reached out and touched her abdomen, feeling hesitant.
She originally didn't want to continue having children, but if she really became pregnant, she didn't know whether to keep it or not.
"Ah~" Lu Tianxiang sighed, her jade hand caressed her flat abdomen dozens of times, but in the end, she didn't do anything.
After leaving Lu Tianxiang, Han Li went to Jiang Baiye's sleeping palace.
His beloved wife and concubines all had their own independent sleeping palaces on Chengdao Peak, decorated according to their own preferences.
"She's not here." Han Li went in and looked around, then walked out. He used his spiritual sense to investigate and found Jiang Baiye standing on the mountaintop, enjoying the beautiful sunrise.
With a step, Han Li appeared by Jiang Baiye's side, his big hand naturally embracing her slender waist.
Jiang Baiye glanced at him, then continued to admire the beautiful morning glow.
"Jiang Jiang, do you have something on your mind?" After thinking for a moment, Han Li asked directly.
During this period of time, he noticed that Jiang Baiye seemed worried about something, and he was waiting for her to speak up, but Jiang Baiye had been silent.
With a slight hesitation, Jiang Baiye nodded.
Han Li sighed. Jiang Baiye still kept her distance from him and hadn't fully accepted him. Otherwise, she would have told him about it earlier.
He exerted force with his big hand, letting Jiang Baiye rest her head on his shoulder. He lowered his head and kissed her forehead before saying, "Tell me."
"I'm worried about the sect." Jiang Baiye let out a long breath and revealed her worries.
A few months ago, there was a great battle in Leizhou at the True Martial Realm. Although it was extremely short, the impact was profound, and Jiang Baiye naturally knew about it.
Han Li had also told them that there might be a great melee in the True Martial Realm later, and those Martial Kings would fight for great opportunities.
At that time, Jiang Baiye started to worry.
Although the great battle would definitely erupt in Leizhou and Canghai Sect was in Qingzhou, there was still a considerable risk of being affected and easily caught up in the battle.
If several True Martial Realm experts fought all the way and passed by Canghai Sect, could Canghai Sect's protective array really withstand it?
Jiang Baiye had no confidence in her heart.
Even if the great melee in the True Martial Realm didn't reach Canghai Sect, the subsequent impact would definitely reach them.
Once the True Martial Battle begins, the long-brewing storm of the Great Qian Dynasty will completely erupt, and the three states will be the first to bear the brunt. The Canghai Sect will find it difficult to protect itself.
Under the current situation, the Canghai Sect must make a choice, otherwise it is highly likely to be destroyed.
Whether it is the Great Qian Dynasty, the mysterious forces causing trouble in the Great Qian Dynasty, or the covetous Yin Yang Sect, Kuroyoshi Temple, and the Great Jing Dynasty, the Canghai Sect is far from being able to resist.
At this time, it is necessary to take sides and attach oneself to a faction in order to survive.
How to choose a camp has become a difficult problem. If the chosen camp ultimately fails, the Canghai Sect will also be destroyed.
She herself is only in the late stage of the Soul Refining Realm, and her influence is limited. Only with Han Li's strength in the Myriad Manifestations Realm can there be some influence on the situation.
If Han Li helps, the chances of the Canghai Sect surviving will also be greatly increased.
But Jiang Baiye also knows that she cannot ask Han Li for help. Han Li left Leizhou to avoid trouble. He didn't even have time to take care of his own sect, Tianxuan Mountain. How could he help the Canghai Sect?
Moreover, although a Grandmaster in the Myriad Manifestations Realm is usually enough to shake the Great Qian Dynasty, it will have no impact on the overall situation in the True Martial Battle or the subsequent factional conflicts, and there will be a danger to life.
Jiang Baiye also doesn't want Han Li to risk his life to do these things. She doesn't want her child to be born without a father.
Feeling the emotions of the beautiful woman in his arms, Han Li holds her tightly and comforts her before saying, "Don't worry, I'm here."
He didn't say anything about the Canghai Sect moving, if even Tianxuan Mountain didn't move, the Canghai Sect wouldn't either. If they were going to move, they would have done so long ago.
When the storm comes, forces like Tianxuan Mountain and the Canghai Sect must take sides and choose a camp, unless they leave the Great Qian Dynasty.
But can they be completely safe outside the Great Qian Dynasty?
It's hard to say.
Jiang Baiye bites her red lips, her beautiful mouth opens and closes several times, and finally she just softly says, "Mmm."
She didn't ask Han Li what to do, she believes that Han Li will handle it well, and she also knows that Han Li will prioritize his own safety.
Even if Han Li ultimately does nothing, Jiang Baiye won't be disappointed. At least Han Li tried his best.
Han Li lowers his head again and kisses her beautiful lips. After a long time, he lets go and continues to embrace Jiang Baiye without saying anything, just quietly watching the morning glow together.
There are some things he can't reveal, even to his wives like Jiang Baiye, Lutianxiang, Qiuyue Yao, and others.
This world is too fantastical. Once spoken, it may be known by outsiders.
Even some things that are only thought and contemplated in the mind can be known by others.
Han Li has already considered that if Tianxuan Mountain or the Canghai Sect is in danger of being destroyed, he will have to help them in disguise.
At that time, even if there are multiple factions in conflict, the weight of a True Martial Realm expert is very significant, and various forces will give face and try to win over, thus protecting Tianxuan Mountain and the Canghai Sect.
In Han Li's heart, Tianxuan Mountain is more important than the Canghai Sect. At that time, he will use a disguise with higher combat power to support Tianxuan Mountain.
Of course, all of this is based on the premise that there is no life-threatening danger. If other forces are too strong for Han Li to handle, then strategic retreat is the only option.
Although Tianxuan Mountain is important, it is far less important than his own life.
Revenge from the ancestors can wait for a thousand years.
He just needs to endure for a while, and he will easily avenge Tianxuan Mountain.
Hanzhou, Fengbo Tower.
On the thirty-sixth floor, an old man in a hemp robe stands by the window, with his hands behind his back, quietly looking towards Leizhou.
"Wenyuan, you will be in charge of this plan. I hope you won't disappoint me," the old man in the hemp robe finally speaks after a long time.
Luwenyuan stands not far behind the old man in the hemp robe, with a hesitant expression on his face, and cautiously says, "Sir, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
According to the plan, this plan is presided over by the True Martial Realm Martial King, Elder Mai, after all, the plan is too important and involves too much, and the weight of the Myriad Manifestations Realm peak is not enough.
Elder Mai chuckled and said, "Don't worry, it's just right for you to preside over."
Pausing for a moment, Elder Mai continued, "The Dragon Ball of the Dragon Saint in Leizhou, the Martial King of Wu'an still can't obtain it, the True Martial Realm hidden in Daqian will definitely make a move."
"At that time, the True Martial Realm Martial Kings of Daqian will be entangled in the Dragon Saint Secret Realm, which is the most suitable time to launch the plan. There won't be any True Martial Realm Martial King to stop you."
"I will find an opportunity to make a move and severely injure or kill the Martial King of Wu'an and the other True Martial Realm of Daqian. The rest will be up to you."
"You may leave."
Without waiting for Lu Wenyuan's agreement, Elder Mai said directly.
Lu Wenyuan smiled bitterly and could only bid farewell with a cupped fist. Whatever decision Elder Mai made, he couldn't oppose it.
Elder Mai continued to look towards Leizhou, but his heart was somewhat heated.
When they discussed the plan earlier, he took the initiative to take on this responsibility and risked entering Daqian. It was all for today.
At that time, he didn't know what opportunity the Martial King of Wu'an was waiting for, but it was definitely very precious. If he had the chance, he would seize it.
Now the opportunity has come, and he also knows what this opportunity is, the Dragon Ball of the Dragon Saint!
This is a great opportunity for the Myriad Manifestations Realm and the True Martial Realm, and it is also of great use to the Divine Origin Realm.
However, the Divine Origin Realm in the Primordial Spirit State of Qianzhou is very rare. Cultivators who can reach this realm basically have the support of a holy land behind them. The foundation of the holy land is extremely profound, so they don't need to fight for the Dragon Ball.
It is precisely because there is no Divine Origin Realm Martial Emperor participating that Elder Mai has the courage to compete. He is a Martial King in the True Martial Realm Triple Heaven, although he only has a third-grade True Dan, he can still suppress those Martial Kings with lower realms.
If he can obtain the Dragon Ball of the Dragon Saint, he can rebuild his foundation, change his destiny, and greatly increase his chances of advancing to the Divine Origin Realm Martial Emperor.
He continued to cultivate, and whether he could break through to the later stage of the True Martial Realm in his lifetime was still unknown.
Faced with such great temptation, Elder Mai couldn't resist it at all. Anyone who wants to break through to a higher realm and live longer will find it difficult to resist such a great opportunity.
The True Martial Realm only has a lifespan of two thousand years. The elixirs and treasures that can extend the lifespan of the True Martial Realm are extremely rare. Even if obtained at a great cost, they can only extend the lifespan by two to three hundred years at most.
Once they break through to the Divine Origin Realm, they will have a lifespan of five thousand years.
For the sake of strength and lifespan, Elder Mai must give it a try.
Moreover, he does have the idea of seizing the opportunity to severely injure or kill the Martial King of Wu'an and the other True Martial Realm of Daqian. If any of them succeed, the other Martial Kings in the sect will have nothing to say.
"I must obtain the Dragon Ball of the Dragon Saint," Elder Mai secretly thought.
There are many others who have the same idea as Elder Mai, such as the Martial King of Wu'an, Chu Wuji, and the Vajra of the Withered Glory Temple.
The deterrence of Long Yue has indeed had a certain effect. Some Martial Kings who originally planned to directly compete now choose to wait and see if there is an opportunity.
These Martial Kings are either still young or they believe that they have many opportunities to advance to the Divine Origin Realm, so there is no need to risk their lives to compete.
To the west of the Daqian Dynasty is the Withered Glory Temple.
Within the range of the Withered Glory Temple, there are also many large and small towns and villages, where many human civilians and cultivators gather.
But unlike the Daqian Dynasty and the Yin Yang Sect, the central area of the towns in the Withered Glory Temple must be a temple.
These Buddhist temples have a good incense, and the civilians living in the towns need to go and offer incense every once in a while, and they also need to recite sutras and worship Buddha at home on weekdays.
Within the range of the Withered Glory Temple, there are also many families, sects, and other forces that are attached to the Withered Glory Temple. They all cultivate Buddhist techniques and martial arts.
Compared to the Daqian Dynasty, the Withered Glory Temple, which has faith as a bond, has a higher degree of control over its territory. However, human hearts are unpredictable and easily changeable. There are also many evil creatures within the range of the Withered Glory Temple.
Although the Buddhist sect has a high level of accomplishment in terms of faith, not all monks will always believe in Buddhism. Some monks with wavering beliefs will eventually turn against Buddhism and become demonic Buddhas, evil Buddhas, or demonic monks, specifically opposing the Buddhist sect.
In the center of the territory of the Withered Glory Temple, there is a huge Buddhist temple, and within this temple, there is a towering giant tree.
This giant tree has a peculiar phenomenon. Sometimes it is lush and full of vitality, and sometimes it is withered and lifeless.
Underneath this towering ancient tree, there sat an old monk with closed eyes, wearing only a coarse monk's robe. His face was plump and round, with a broad forehead and a kind expression, resembling a highly accomplished monk.
"Senior Brother Kurong, has your understanding of the Kurong True Intention reached a new level?"
At this moment, another monk appeared beneath the towering ancient tree, his back slightly hunched as if carrying a sacred mountain.
"Not quite yet."
Kurong, the old monk, did not open his eyes. His tone was calm, as if he saw through everything in the world.
"Congratulations, Senior Brother, on your imminent breakthrough to the Fourth Heaven of the True Martial Realm." The hunched-back monk, Jin Gang, showed a hint of joy on his face.
"You're congratulating too early, Junior Brother." Kurong sighed.
"It's only a matter of time."
"It seems that even if I didn't come, with Senior Brother's strength, obtaining the Dragon Pearl of the Dragon Saint would still be almost certain." Jin Gang smiled.
Kurong shook his head and said, "The Dragon Princess is too powerful. Even if we join forces, we may not be her match."
Jin Gang's pupils contracted, then he continued, "No matter, it's not just us who will make a move this time."
To the north of the Great Qian Dynasty was the Great Jing Dynasty.
The two dynasties had been in constant friction, fighting many major battles over the centuries, with victories and defeats on both sides.
The Great Jing Dynasty had always stationed troops in the south, threatening the Great Qian Dynasty. However, in recent decades, there had been no major movements, even when the Martial Peace King had long returned to the capital city.
The territory of the Great Jing Dynasty also implemented a system of prefectures and counties, with the capital city located in Wenzhou.
At this moment, an emergency meeting was also being held in the palace of the Great Jing Dynasty.
The meeting didn't last long, but the participants knew it was of great importance. Their expressions were somewhat excited as they left to make preparations.
Emperor Jing sat on the dragon throne, his gaze deep as he contemplated the next plan, making sure there were no oversights.
The Great Jing Dynasty had been waiting for an opportunity, not wanting to invade the Great Qian Dynasty first. Otherwise, engaging in a fierce battle with the Great Qian Dynasty would only benefit the Yin Yang Sect and the Kurong Temple.
The Yin Yang Sect and the Kurong Temple had the same idea, so they reached a stalemate, which gave the Great Qian Dynasty a chance to catch its breath.
Fortunately, this didn't last for many years. A mysterious force appeared, causing chaos in the Great Qian Dynasty. First, the White Lotus Sect attacked the prefectures, then they assassinated the three provincial commanders. Now, they were planning a major move.
The Great Jing Dynasty, the Yin Yang Sect, and the Kurong Temple were pleased with this development. It was best if other forces acted as the vanguard, as it would deplete the foundation of the Great Qian Dynasty. They could take advantage of the situation when they made their move.
Now the time was almost right. With the emergence of the Lei Prefecture Secret Realm, Emperor Jing knew that the mysterious force would definitely make a major move and wouldn't miss this opportunity. The Great Jing Dynasty was the same.
Emperor Jing believed that the Kurong Temple and the Yin Yang Sect wouldn't miss it either. They would take advantage of the chaos and deliver a fatal blow to the Great Qian Dynasty, then divide the spoils of victory together.
With the emergence of the Lei Prefecture Secret Realm, the True Martial Realm forces of the Great Qian Dynasty would gather there, presenting a perfect opportunity for annihilation.
Therefore, many Myriad Manifestations Realm Grandmasters of the Great Jing Dynasty went to the southern border, preparing to strike at the right moment.
One of the True Martial Realm Patriarchs of the Great Jing Dynasty also secretly rushed over, looking for an opportunity to make a move.
The Great Jing Dynasty had no intention of fighting for the Dragon Pearl of the Dragon Saint. Their main goal was to eliminate the True Martial Realm forces of the Great Qian Dynasty, reducing the threat. Once the Great Qian Dynasty lost its True Martial Realm forces, they would be at the mercy of others.
Although the Dragon Pearl of the Dragon Saint was valuable, it was also a living target, which would bring great trouble to the Great Jing Dynasty.
Emperor Jing and the two Patriarchs had discussed it and decided to develop steadily, not going after the Dragon Pearl of the Dragon Saint for now. It was more important to swallow the Great Qian Dynasty first and then proceed with steady development.
PS: Seeking votes for the third update, and also asking a question.
The major plot is about to begin. What do you all think? Should the protagonist reveal his True Martial Realm strength?
There are three options now. The first is for the protagonist to participate in the battle using his real name, which doesn't quite fit the "Gu Dao" style. However, the protagonist levels up quickly, so it won't have a big impact. This way, we can also write some plotlines about the Great Qian Dynasty sending princesses or concubines.
The second option is for the protagonist to participate in the battle incognito, without revealing his true identity.
The third option is for the protagonist to not actively participate in the battle, staying at home and waiting, then using a disguise to capture the Dragon Princess or the Demon Queen when the time comes.
(End of this chapter)