True Immortal
"Yuezhou!"
Gu Jinlai, along with Gu Chifeng and his group, flew through the air and set foot on this land once again.
This was not his first time visiting the Sanqing Preaching Platform in Yuezhou.
The last time I came here, it was when the Aries Star Palace descended. At that time, the Sanqing Palace, as the host, dispatched a celestial Celestial Person and a large number of True Lord Primordial Spirits to maintain order. For the first time, Gu Jinlai realized the difference between forces with divine weapons and forces without divine weapons.
But now...
Let alone Celestial Person or divine weapons.
He didn't take even those supreme immortals who had pushed the potential of divine weapons to the limit and whose combat power was comparable to that of great Divine Ability beings seriously.
Without using the Void Beast, he could suppress ten or eight supreme Void Immortals with his own strength alone.
This shift in power happened in just a few years.
It's like a small town mayor becoming the president of the country in just three to five years; even "legendary" doesn't do it justice.
"Palace Master, are we really not bringing the Cheng Ying mecha and that Heavenly Dragon?"
As the Three Pure Ones' Preaching Platform drew closer, Lu Zhanxian couldn't help but ask a question.
"It's alright, I know what I'm doing."
Gu Jinlai, he glanced at Gu Chifeng, Gu Luochen, Gu Qingmei and others who he had carried with him using the power of magnetic fields. "Have you remembered what I meant by the Chaotic Star Body?"
"I've noted it down."
Gu Chifeng and the others nodded repeatedly.
After a moment, Gu Luochen said with a wry smile, "But... we don't seem to have any clue."
"It's alright. Cultivating the Chaotic Star Body isn't that easy, but this Cultivation Method is derived from the Chaotic True Demon Body. Once you get the basics down, you can grow rapidly by refining a large amount of Thunder Magnetic Essence. Once you master this Cultivation Method, your combat power will be no less than that of a Martial Saint."
This Gu Jinlai.
As for a satisfactory conclusion...
He didn't say.
He estimated that within three to five years, none of them might be able to master the Chaotic Astral Body.
"What you need to do is to comprehend the core of the Chaotic Starlight Body and find its point of convergence with the Chaotic True Demon Body and the New Great Sun Demon God Body Refining Method. When I have time, I will optimize the Cultivation Method to see if I can reduce its entry difficulty. Then you can officially embark on the path of cultivation."
This Gu Jinlai.
"Yes."
Gu Chifeng, Gu Luochen, and Gu Qingmei respectfully agreed.
Compared to the relaxed conversation among the group, Xuan Yue, who was also influenced by Gu Jinlai, had a somewhat complicated expression.
Sanqing Hall...
The place where he grew up.
His home.
Two years later, he finally came back.
Gu Jinlai, people have noticed Xuan Yue's emotional changes.
Recalling the sense of responsibility he took when the Sanqing Palace threatened the Lingxiao Palace, he said, "Xuan Yue, don't worry. You are the disciple of Wushi True Person, the master of the World Sword, and the theoretical next Palace Master of the Sanqing Palace. This time, when you return to the Sanqing Palace, I will take back everything you have lost."
"No... no need..."
Xuan Yue quickly replied, "I'm living quite well in Lingxiao Palace. There's no need for the Sanqing Hall and Lingxiao Palace to start a war because of me."
"I know what you're worried about. Don't worry, the only people in the Sanqing Hall who really have problems are a few, such as Wuzhong True Person and Wunian True Person. I won't make things worse. You just need to prepare to take over the Sanqing Hall when the time comes."
"I've thought a lot about this lately. A kind heart is not fit to command an army. My personality... I'm destined to be no good as the head of the Sanqing Palace. I guess I'll just give up."
Xuan Yue smiled bitterly.
"You can't do it, but Xueying by your side can. That girl is very smart. You just need to maintain the stability of the Sanqing Palace as the force of the troops."
Gu Jinlai at him and said, "Unless you want to watch the Sanqing Palace, which gave you birth and raised you, continue to be a mess by Wuzhong True Person and Wunian True Person."
"I..."
Xuan Yue fell silent after hearing what Gu Jinlai had said.
After a long pause, he said, "Let's wait and hear what the Lord of the Abyss has to say before making a decision."
"Good."
Gu Jinlai glanced ahead and said, "The Three Pure Ones' Preaching Platform is just ahead."
"His Majesty the Star King is over there."
The sharp-eyed Gu Chifeng immediately pointed in a direction.
Gu Jinlai responded and led his group, soaring through the air to the destination.
They arrived by air, and were already visible to everyone dozens of miles away.
When Gu Jinlai appeared, a commotion immediately arose from the crowd, who had already received the news.
"Gu Jinlai has finally appeared! Rumors have it that he failed in his attempt to enter the Aries Star Palace and perished there. The Sanqing Palace has tested him more than once because of this. But unexpectedly, Gu Jinlai not only returned safely, but also brought with him an ultimate beast and the Aries Star Palace!"
"The Heavenly Dragon is equivalent to a True Immortal on Earth. If it were before the Lord of the Abyss descended, the Lingxiao Palace would probably have been able to quell all the rebellious forces within the Qiantian Realm with the help of this Heavenly Dragon. But... the Sanqing Palace actually invited the Lord of the Abyss, and the Lord of the Abyss even agreed..."
"It is said that back then, in the ruins of the Libra Star Lord, it was thanks to the intervention of the Beginningless True Person that the Abyss Lord was saved. Without the Beginningless True Person, there would be no Abyss Lord. Now that the Beginningless True Person has perished, and the new Heavenly Sword Lord has shown unparalleled power, even if the Endless True Person and the Thoughtless True Person do not want others to interfere in the affairs of Qian Tian, they have no choice but to ask the Abyss Lord for help. Otherwise, Qian Tian may change hands."
"With this relationship, the Sanqing Palace will most likely become the Yuan Lord's spokesperson. No wonder they are so enthusiastic about the organization welcoming the Yuan Lord."
"The arrival of the Abyss Lord is not a bad thing for us. At least, with him around, the Demonic Beasts dare not be too presumptuous. But the Great Qian royal family and the ancient palace master who just obtained the Aries Star Palace will be in trouble."
Discussions continued to circulate among various factions, both large and small.
Most of these people are just here to make an appearance.
They knew very well that the struggle for supremacy among the heroes of the Qian Heaven Realm had nothing to do with them.
No matter who rules Qiantian, they will never reach the pinnacle of power; if the other side really pushes them too far...
They were mentally prepared to join if they couldn't win.
However, the members of the Great Qian imperial family who were traveling with Jiang Chongshan—the Imperial Tutor Taiyuan, Prince Jiang Yinlong, and Duke Qin Yujing—looked somewhat unwilling.
Even though they were unwilling, they knew that they could not fight against either the Abyss Lord summoned by the Beginningless True Person, or Gu Jinlai, who had obtained the inheritance of the Aries Star Palace and could control the Heavenly Dragon.
All they can do is choose between the two.
Regardless of the previous Emperor Qian's dying order or the current Emperor Qian Jiang Chongshan's stance, they both favored the Lingxiao Palace, Gu Jinlai.
Just thinking about the Abyss Lord's strength...
"I've heard that the dragon carrying the Aries constellation is considered one of the most powerful dragons, so the situation might not be as bad as we think."
Jiang Yinlong said in a deep voice.
"But the one he needs to deal with is the Lord of the Abyss who besieged and killed the Heavenly Emperor a hundred years ago. According to the records, the Heavenly Emperor at that time was already so powerful that he was no less than a True Immortal in the World. Such a powerful figure was besieged and killed by the True Immortal True Person, the Lord of the Abyss, and others. Now that a hundred years have passed, one can imagine how powerful the Lord of the Abyss has become! Even if he hasn't reached the level of a True Immortal, he is probably not far off."
Thai Primordial Spirit worried.
Jiang Chongshan glanced at the Imperial Preceptor and said emphatically, "I have communicated with the Ancient Palace Master through the Thousand-Mile Mirror of Light and Shadow. We should have faith in him."
The Thai won did not refute this.
The current situation is no longer a matter of confidence.
"Alright, the Palace Master Gu has arrived. Let's ask him if he has any further plans."
Jiang Chongshan stepped forward, adopting a respectful and welcoming demeanor.
Completely disregarding the fact that he is now the ruler of the Great Qian Dynasty, he still lives as if he were a guest in Star Province.
"His Majesty..."
Qin Yujing wanted to call out.
But in the end, he could only watch helplessly as Jiang Chongshan stepped forward excitedly and cupped his hands. "Palace Master Gu, you're finally back! I knew you'd be alright. A single Aries Star Palace is no match for you."
"The Star King Palace... should now be called Your Majesty."
Gu Jinlai led everyone down and greeted Jiang Chongshan with a smile.
"What right do I have to call myself Your Majesty in front of the Ancient Palace Master?"
Jiang Chongshan waved his hand. "Besides, after today, it is unknown whether the Great Qian Dynasty will still exist in the Qian Heaven Realm."
"It will happen."
Gu Jinlai said, "I believe that Lord Yuan is not an unreasonable person."
"But if he really refuses to be reasonable, there's nothing we can do to stop him."
Taiyuan, who was following behind Jiang Chongshan, sighed.
Gu Jinlai, it has been known that he was testing the waters by speaking out.
However, now that he has returned to Qian Tian, he will no longer be as cautious as before. He immediately said, "It's not that serious. If he really doesn't want to reason with me, I will make him sit down and patiently persuade him."
"Sit down patiently!? Persuade him!?"
Taiyuan's heart skipped a beat as he looked at Gu Jinlai: "Palace Master Gu, are you... confident?"
After saying that, he glanced behind him and asked, "Does that celestial dragon really possess such power?"
"The Imperial Preceptor can just wait and see."
This Gu Jinlai.
Taiyuan, Qin Yujing, Jiang Yinlong, and the others exchanged glances, all seeing hope in each other's eyes.
After a moment, Taiyuan said again, "If that is the case, if there is anything we can do to help you, Palace Master Gu, please don't hesitate to ask. We will do our best to cooperate with you."
Gu Jinlai a slight nod.
Next, Gu Jinlai discussed the governance and division of the thirty-nine prefectures of Qiantian with Jiang Chongshan while patiently waiting for the arrival of Abyss Lord Lin Yuan.
And Lin Yuan...
They weren't made to wait long.
Soon news spread that an alien spaceship was approaching.
After waiting for another hour or so, the flying boat, which was over a hundred meters long, suddenly broke through the clouds at the end of the sky, carrying rolling clouds and hurricanes, and landed directly at the center of the Sanqing Preaching Platform.
Before they had even fully landed, figures had already leaped out of the flying boats.
Only...
The one standing at the very front among these people, clearly the leader, was not Lin Yuan, the Lord of the Abyss, who was regarded as the savior of Qian Tian by the Sanqing Palace and others.
Instead, he was a middle-aged man who looked to be in his thirties or forties.
The middle-aged man made no attempt to conceal himself after appearing, and a mysterious aura continuously emanated from his body.
The moment they sensed this aura, Taiyuan, Qin Yujing, Jiang Yinlong, and the others, who had gained some hope from what they had heard from Gu Jinlai, suddenly changed their expressions drastically.
"A true immortal!?"