Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu
Chapter 539: 300: After 30 years of hard toil, now it's my turn to make a move_2

Chapter 539: Chapter 300: After 30 years of hard toil, now it’s my turn to make a move_2

“Ji Shang nodded, ‘Indeed, Prince Wen gathers the worldly literary fortune, what he knows and teaches them, they probably won’t be able to learn.’

‘Very well, since Prince Wen regards me highly, I will impart all my knowledge.’

At this moment, Chen Qing also understood Emperor Donghua’s plan.

The Eldest Prince had been cultivating in the Heavenly Master Mansion since childhood, and the Third Prince in the Immortal Court.

According to common sense, the throne should be contested by these two.

But suddenly Ji Ru emerged as a dark horse, taking control of all powers below the Mystic Gate Realm, and contracted with Xiezhi, commanding judicial authority, and entered the Dali Temple.

This prince, who was not taken seriously before, suddenly gained competitive strength.

Naturally, this was to fill this gap, making Ji Shang and Chen Qing closer, establishing an alliance.

Emperor Donghua seemed not to dislike him.

This one probably knew more secrets.

But indeed, the poor relations between Nanli and Da Yan did not affect Chen Qing’s relationship with Emperor Donghua.

After all, the Death Realm situation was a script they co-wrote.

This elder emperor was not only a wise ruler but also a master of Emperor’s Heart Skills.

Moreover, he seemed ready to divide the Dragon Palace in his final days in power.

But a few days later, in Prince Wen Palace, there appeared a mysterious teacher of unknown origin, yet Chen Qing’s disciples—King of Qi, Yan Lie, Yu Xu’er, You Huang, and Chen Dan—were required to attend his class daily.

At first, they didn’t care much, after all, in their view, how could anyone in this world compare to their master?

Until after attending the class for real, the five were astonished by the teacher’s profound and frightening knowledge, able to effortlessly recall any historical event.

No matter what major event had occurred, he seemed to have been there, knowing it all clearly, which made the five take him seriously and start listening attentively.

Even Chen Qing sometimes would stop and listen for a while.

That day, after class, Ji Shang joined Chen Qing for a meal in the palace, and Chen Qing asked, ‘What do you think of these youngsters, brother Ji Shang?’

Ji Shang lifted his bowl and said, ‘I thought Prince Wen was giving me a leisurely position, but upon really coming, I discovered the critical role in it.’

‘If I am not mistaken, these youngsters, except for You Huang, all have King Gu, right?’

‘And judging by my estimation, You Huang will certainly possess a King Gu in the future, but the time is not right yet.’

‘According to the information I know, Ye Chen has successfully proven the Way, becoming a Sword Crown, and probably already has a King Gu.’

‘As for Li Shang, I still don’t know Prince Wen’s arrangement for him, but I reckon he will have a King Gu in the future as well.’

Chen Qing laughed, ‘Brother Ji, you are indeed the Eldest Prince of Da Yan. Your insight surpasses mine.’

Ji Shang responded, ‘It’s just from seeing too much in the Imperial Palace, gaining some special insights.’

‘Prince Wen indeed has a master plan.’

‘I reckon once the Southern Li Kings fall, these youngsters under your banner will each become a presence with Double King Gu.’

‘With such Southern Li Kings, Southern Li is bound to reverse its current decline and rise markedly!’

‘Ji Ru has often hinted that I should vie for that position, but I always thought I wasn’t a match for Third Brother and Eldest Brother.’

‘But now, seeing Prince Wen’s power, I finally harbor thoughts I shouldn’t have, suddenly feeling I might as well give it a try.’

‘The Seven Kings’ Master, with each king a double King Gu bearer, what power is this?’

Chen Qing laughed heartily, ‘Brother Ji Shang, don’t envy too much, are you not also this Seven Kings’ Master now?’

Ji Shang bowed, ‘In case of trouble in the Imperial Palace in the future, I will need Prince Wen’s assistance.’

Chen Qing said, ‘Being in the midst, there’s no avoiding it.’

Just then, the King of Qi came in, hesitating upon seeing Ji Shang, and Chen Qing waved, ‘The teacher is no outsider, speak!’

The King of Qi reported, ‘Master, the Immortal Court, Heavenly Master Mansion, and Da Yan have already defected as agreed, now not honoring the commands.’

‘The Dragon Palace is amassing the Foundation Establishment Realm accumulated over twenty years, making a major move into the Death Realm.’

‘However, there are no signs of rebellion, just watching from the sidelines.’

Chen Qing said, ‘Looks like we need to stoke their fire a bit more.’

‘Transmit orders to Li Shang, have him execute four thousand Evil Cultivators, give those Evil Cultivators some pressure.’

The King of Qi said, ‘Yes, Master, I will go immediately to pass the order to Li Shang!’

Three days later, news came from the Death Realm that Li Shang led two thousand troops, Ye Chen led one hundred fifty cavalry of the Undying Dragon Cavalry as the vanguard, and crushed the Evil Cultivators, beheading over four thousand!

The Evil Cultivator camp was in chaos, everyone said it was foolish to think of shaking Prince Wen’s rule in the Death Realm without possessing King Gu.

The hundred-cavalry Undying Dragon Cavalry indeed possessed the power to slay kings!

The Evil Cultivators were troubled by the lack of a leader to unify them, unable to issue commands to the whole army, so the Death Realm Prince Wen’s army started a counterattack abruptly.

With only able to command still two thousand troops to counterattack nearly eight thousand Evil Cultivators, and the Evil Cultivators lacking a leader with sufficient weight, confusion reigned, orders came from many sections, and they suffered defeat after defeat.

Chen Qing heard the news and spread the word, ‘Send letters to invite King Ye and King Li to Prince Wen Palace for an urgent discussion!’

‘Moreover, charge the Dragon Palace, why did they not honor the command, entering the Death Realm unauthorized?’

‘Send people openly to Da Yan, Heavenly Master Mansion, Immortal Court, and inquire about the situation.’

King Ye and King Li entered Prince Wen Palace and sat across with Chen Qing, seemingly discussing major affairs, but actually talking about Li Shang and Ye Chen.”

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