Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu
Chapter 510: 287: The Path of Kingship, Never Been Simple_2

Chapter 510: Chapter 287: The Path of Kingship, Never Been Simple_2

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Chen Qing said, “Among you seven, only Yan Lie, Yu Xu’er, and Chen Dan have successfully ascended their Light Gu to King Grade. The others still lack some opportunities and fortune and need to wait patiently for the right time.”

“Li Shang needs a nation-destroying battle. I have already planned this, and there is indeed a way.”

“Ye Chen needs to challenge Sword Cultivators of the same realm around the world, to dominate with his sword. The Mystic Gate Realm is too difficult, but the Death Realm is within my control. I can think of a way; it shouldn’t be too hard. With his current swordsmanship, he should manage it.”

“As for You Huang, the time has not yet come.”

“Go, bring Li Shang and You Huang back to Quantai City. I have arrangements, and after you take them away, cultivate quickly.”

“For the nation-destroying battle at Qi Country, you also need to make some arrangements.”

The King of Qi bowed, “Yes, Master, I understand.”

After Chen Qing finished speaking, he vanished without a trace.

Three months later, the siblings arrived before Quantai City, feeling as if it was a lifetime ago.

Li Shang said, “These few years really felt like another lifetime. I truly don’t know how we got through it.”

Ye Chen said, “Had we known earlier that the white-bone skeleton was actually Master, we wouldn’t have our current strength.”

The King of Qi said, “Even now, I still feel terrified. Having been directly taught by Master, and with Master granting me the Harmonization Ninth Transformation Light Butterfly, it took seven years.”

“Fortunately, I finally made it.”

Both Li Shang and Ye Chen showed envious expressions. The King of Qi quickly said, “Don’t be discouraged. Master has arrangements for you too. Achieving the Grandmaster Realm is certainly possible.”

“Quickly enter the city and seek Master’s Divine Image. He has arrangements for you.”

The three reported their names, and cultivators in the city came in droves to greet them.

They respectfully escorted the three into the palace of Quantai City. The three quickly began to worship Chen Qing, and he descended once more upon their invocation.

Chen Qing glanced around and said, “The King of Qi shall go to cultivate.”

“You two come in.”

After speaking, Chen Qing walked alone into the palace.

Li Shang and Ye Chen hurriedly followed into the palace, saluted Chen Qing, and then stood to the side, “Awaiting Master’s instructions!”

Chen Qing began, “You, too, are of the royal family, you should be aware of the impending demise of the Water Country.”

Li Shang nodded, “The national fate of the Water Country has only a little over ten years left.”

Chen Qing angrily replied, “It’s seventeen years.”

“Remember this number clearly!”

“Down to each day!”

“Miao God declared how many years of national fate he must have; he shall have precisely that many years!”

“The spear you practice, and the Light Gu you contract, are named Shattering Country Sky.”

“After ascending to King Gu, it wields the power to annihilate the national fortune and royal decree of a country!”

“The condition for it to ascend is to personally destroy a nation!”

“Such an opportunity is rare across a millennium, available only now.”

“In thousands of years, this is your only chance for your King Gu to ascend to King Grade!”

“Therefore, fourteen years from now, I will appoint you as the supreme commander of this national war, leading the allied forces, executing the Divine Oracle of Miao God, to destroy the Water Country!”

“This is to use the national fortune of the Water Country to condense the King’s aura for you, enabling your Light Butterfly to ascend to King Grade.”

“Unlike Yu Xu’er, who has the Demon Suppressing Temple behind her to provide anything she needs.”

“Compared to Chen Dan, your fortune and insight fall short.”

“Compared to the King of Qi, he was born with a King Gu.”

“So, this is your unique opportunity.”

“Of course, once your Light Gu ascends to King Grade, it will undoubtedly be stronger than Yu Xu’er’s.”

“Moreover, by that time, your siblings will naturally assist you as well.”

Li Shang was still shocked by this; the condition for his King Gu’s ascension was to personally destroy a nation. How difficult is that?

Li Shang said, “But Master, I have always trained under your watch, and during my time in Li Country, I was neither favored.”

“As an insignificant prince, how could I have ever commanded a battle?”

Chen Qing sat upon the throne, “Do not worry, tomorrow I shall appoint you as the leader of the Death Realm, commanding all Ghost Face Realm within it.”

“The Death Realm is vast, offering plenty of opportunities for you to train.”

“As your Master, I have suppressed the world, denying the Evil Cultivators any chance to advance to the Mystic Gate Realm, severing their path of cultivation, and they surely despise me for it.”

“After handling Ye Chen’s matters, I will announce my departure from the Death Realm to cultivate at Haoran Temple.”

“Once I leave the Death Realm, Evil Cultivators will surely launch a full counterattack. At that time, the Death Realm will have enough wars for you to deal with.”

“Use this vast Death Realm as your training ground.”

“I believe that after this period of training, you should understand military strategy and be able to command all directions.”

Li Shang exclaimed, “Master, you plan to leave the Death Realm?”

Everyone knew that as long as Chen Qing remained in the Death Realm, no one dared to stir trouble.

Chen Qing was too powerful now; even if attacked by the world, he could suppress it alone.

But if Chen Qing left the Death Realm, those lurking powers would certainly rise and attack.

Li Shang felt heavily burdened at this moment.

Chen Qing said, “This is the necessary trial on your path to kingship. One cannot bear the weight of the crown without enduring the harshest trials.”

“Prepare well; the war is coming soon.”

“After you take charge of the Death Realm, quickly familiarize yourself with the Undying Dragon Cavalry. Let them guide you.”

“They have followed me through bloody battles, and a lifetime of martial experience, far more than you can know.”

Li Shang took a deep breath and still agreed, “Yes, Master.”

Ye Chen, standing nearby, felt his heart race upon hearing this. Li Shang’s path to ascend his Light Butterfly to King Grade was extraordinarily difficult, so what about his?

As he thought about this, he saw Chen Qing’s gaze fall upon him.

“Your path to ascend your King Gu, while not as difficult, is not much easier.”

“You need to challenge Sword Cultivators of the same realm worldwide, fighting openly with only your sword Gu, and triumphing in every match.”

“Failure means destruction of both sword and self.”

“There are too many in the Foundation Establishment Realm, and too many Sword Cultivators; it’s impossible to complete.”

“It’s possible you might finish challenging the last one today, only for several others to ascend to Foundation Establishment elsewhere, giving you additional targets.”

“The Ghost Face Realm is within my control. With your current strength, challenging the world’s Sword Cultivators is not particularly crucial. Although risky, there is some confidence.”

“The difficulty in the Ghost Face Realm is that the Undying Dragon Cavalry has eight Sword Dao practitioners, all in the Half-step Master realm.”

“They have journeyed with me across tens of thousands of miles of the Death Realm, fighting battles, plus they have other spirit Gu; you’re not necessarily their match.”

“As for the Mystic Gate Realm, your Master’s wife Yu Qingshuang is about to advance to the Grandmaster Realm, practicing the strongest Divine Skill, the Extreme Self Sword Dao.”

“She wields one of the seven King Swords of the Sword Travel Palace, the Heavenly Punishment; you have no chance.”

“The Wugen Sect supposedly has a Mystic Gate Realm Sword Dao Grandmaster as well.”

“Adding in Sword Cultivators from other Great Sects, it is extremely difficult.”

“As for the Sky-reaching Realm, don’t even think about it.”

“In the Sky-reaching Realm, each Great Sect has a Sword Dao Grandmaster.”

“The Sword Travel Palace has more than one.”

“I have made the situation clear for you; choose for yourself.”

Ye Chen said, “If Master’s wife intervenes, I likely have no chance. Even the Immortal Court Divine Son was cleaved in two by her sword all those years ago. Her Sword Dao skills have since deepened, and she has practiced the Extreme Self Sword Dao; I am no match.”

“As it stands, the Ghost Face Realm is the most hopeful.”

“Only the Ghost Face Realm offers a glimmer of hope.”

Chen Qing said, “Ultimately, the path is yours to walk. Deciding if and how to challenge is up to you.”

“Once the challenge to the world begins, it cannot end until it’s completed.”

“If you fail, it means death; think it over.”

Watching Li Shang and Ye Chen leave the palace with heavy hearts, Chen Qing sighed, “When has the path to kingship ever been simple?”

“To wear the crown, one must bear its weight.”

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