Zongfu's Summons, Joining the Core

Lan Yue God King did not care about North Wind God King's petty schemes, but a newly promoted God King was indeed worth paying attention to.

"I wonder how strong he is..." Lan Yue God King was more concerned with actual combat power. "The Life Great Dao is relatively weak in combat during its early stages, but its survival and support abilities are extremely strong. If he can truly reach profound heights, then even before reaching the Second Layer Realm, he would greatly benefit the River of Life's overall strategy... provided he truly belongs with us."

He pondered for a moment, and the sharp light in his eyes faded slightly.

"For now, we shall wait and see. Let us see how he reports to Lord Zongfu, and how Lord Zongfu arranges things. If he is truly a fellow seeker devoted to the Dao without ulterior motives, then I, Lan Yue, will naturally welcome him. But if he harbors sinister intentions..." Countless broken weapons upon the Weapon Tomb throne beneath him emitted a deep hum, as though echoing his unfinished killing intent. "Hmph!"

River of Life World, a lush green land where vines twisted together like an ancient jungle.

This was Qingteng Marquis's secluded cultivation ground.

At the center of the valley stood an Eternal Green Vine, its main trunk over ten thousand li in diameter and its height impossible to measure. Its entire body seemed carved from azure divine jade, towering magnificently into the sky. Its vines, branches, and leaves covered the entire heavens, pouring down endless life essence.

Qingteng Marquis was seated cross-legged at the fork of one of its thickest main vines. Dense azure life radiance swirled around him, and his aura had clearly reached the very limit of the Chaos Realm Peak, even faintly touching the