Kappa and Ming! Sect Leader Chen Is Extremely Busy

Have you ever heard the story of the underworld?

Within this gloomy and Land of Corruption, lush vines, like claws, clung tightly together, spreading out to form a large green net.

The Red-haired Ghost King Qian Luo sat atop the Thousand Soul War Chariot, looking up at the black mist drifting behind the green net covered in vegetation, and said calmly.

This was the first time he had spoken in more than half a month, so much so that the ghost cultivators serving him behind him were stunned for a moment before they reacted.

The Fei Du, who looked remarkably like the Little Array Spirit, realized this was an opportunity and, eager to prove itself, hurriedly said, "Senior Ghost King, this servant... this servant understands."

Legend has it that Ming was a powerful and monstrous beast born from the River Styx.

According to ghost legends, Ming was born with the power of the Ghost Immortal Orthodox Lineage and resembled a giant old tortoise.

Legend has it that after being injured, Ming was rescued by a kappa near the River Styx.

To thank the kappa, Ming gave him a piece of its tortoise shell that had fallen off. That tortoise shell was a magical artifact containing the power of the Ghost Immortal Orthodox Lineage. Legend has it that after obtaining the tortoise shell, the kappa comprehended the Ghost Immortal Orthodox Lineage from it and became a Ghost Lord.

The other three ghost cultivators inwardly scoffed when they saw that Fei Du had already answered first.

One of the ghost cultivators disagreed.

"It's just a ghost story. There are many similar tales Below the Yin Spring, all fabricated, nothing more than hopes for a windfall and to rise to the rank of Ghost Lord in one step. In reality..."

The ghost cultivator glanced at the Ghost King Qian Luo, who seemed to be listening attentively without showing any displeasure. He then continued, "Actually, regardless of whether there are powerful ghost beasts like the Netherworld in the River Styx, even if there were, if it were injured, how could a lowly ghost like a kappa possibly save it?"

"Or perhaps they were so weak they were on the verge of death, and could be saved simply by feeding them some Soul Power."

Fei Du retorted somewhat indignantly, her face flushed red.

She had once been the lowest of the low among the ghost people, and she hated being belittled like this.

You're right.

Just then, the Ghost King Qian Luo nodded slightly in approval and rose from his chariot.

Upon hearing Fei Du to speak.

"Thank you for the compliment, Senior Ghost King."

The ghost cultivator, having shown off for a while, immediately bowed in gratitude amidst the envious gazes of the others.

"No need to thank me so soon, I still have to reward you!"

The Ghost King Qian Luo smiled faintly, a ruthless glint flashing in his pale, eerie ghost eyes. As he opened his mouth, a chilling vortex of suction force instantly appeared within it.

The ghost cultivator, who had initially intended to be polite, screamed as he was sucked into the vortex, his body instantly shattered into a wisp of mist, and swallowed into the gaping maw of the Ghost King Qian Luo.

He suddenly smacked his lips twice, and his ferocious, fang-filled maw returned to normal, as if everything just now was an illusion.

The other three ghost cultivators, including Fei Du, were already pale with fright, terrified by the Ghost King Qian Luo's unpredictable temper and ruthlessness.

The Ghost King Qian Luo grinned faintly and said calmly, "I hate it most when people use the words 'lowly ghost people' in front of me, because I was once a ghost person myself!"

And that kappa is none other than the now esteemed Netherworld Ghost Lord!

Upon hearing this, the ghost cultivators were all greatly shocked, realizing why the Ghost King Qian Luo had been so furious.

At this moment, the Ghost King Qian Luo turned to look at Fei Du, grinned, and said, "You're quite good."

Fei Du shuddered, a smile more like a grimace appearing on her pretty face. "Senior Ghost King, this servant... this servant has done nothing to deserve such a reward, I do not need any praise."

The Ghost King Qian Luo was taken aback, then burst into laughter, the sound of which shook the surrounding forest leaves. As soon as his laughter subsided, he nodded.

"Alright, you don't need the reward, but the two of them do."

The other two ghost cultivators were so frightened by these words that they shook their heads vigorously.

Too late.

The Ghost King Qian Luo sneered, "Who dares not laugh when I laugh?"

He opened his mouth and inhaled sharply, sucking in two more ghost cultivators. Fei Du was terrified Fei Du the sight, but dared not stop laughing; his smile was more like a grimace.

"There are fewer eyesores now." Ghost King Qian Luo stuck out his tongue, which was redder than blood, and grinned maliciously as he looked at Fei Du Dao.

"You're alright to look at! Don't be afraid! Let's go!"

He suddenly stomped his foot.

The White Bone Thousand Soul Chariot immediately began to turn, flying towards the black mist in the air, heading towards the domain of Senluo.

The Netherworld Ghost Lord dispatched one of his most capable ghost kings, not simply for the single and superficial goal of revenge and reclaiming the treasure.

Another purpose was to use the power of the Shinra to intervene in this great upheaval in the Human World, perhaps to create a new situation for the increasingly corrupt world Below the Yin Spring.

It has seen an opportunity to go even further.

This grand game of the new era has begun. Even those who have reached the Spirit Transformation may not become players, but if they do not participate, they will never become players and will only become pawns.

In just a few days, Chen Dengming increased his cultivation speed by about 50% again through various auxiliary spirit medicine and methods such as Spirit Heart Grass, Earth Spirit Flower, and I Love One Firewood.

However, it is difficult to maintain these methods in the long run.

I Love One Firewood.

This stuff is too intense. It's not that Chen Dengming or He Yingyu's bodies can't handle it, but rather that the addictive effect is too strong.

Chen Dengming has a high level of the Spiritual Realm and is still able to control that addictive feeling.

He Yingyu, however, was not so fortunate.

Chen Dengming also had to consider his dao companion's feelings, lest he overindulge in the potent drugs of the Western Demon Sea and cultivate her into a dissolute character like the You Jing.

However, these plans have been implemented relatively smoothly in their initial stages.

After calculating the total amount of medicines that would need to be purchased in the future, Chen Dengming took out his cultivation reserve funds from his pocket and entrusted the matter of purchasing the supplies to the sect.

Anyone who purchases these supplies through the sect's channels will receive a discount of at least 30%.

This is a benefit that individuals cannot enjoy when connecting with other forces, and it can save a lot of money.

Although Chen Dengming is now wealthy, it wasn't all of that; he hasn't lost his old habit of diligence and thrift.

"Elder Guan, I urgently need these supplies, so I'm asking you to go to the trouble of expediting their acquisition."

Inside the inner palace of the Longevity Sect, Chen Dengming smiled and walked out of the palace gate with Guan Chao.

Guan Chao bowed and said, "Sect Leader, you're too kind. This is all within my duty. There's no need for any requests. A batch of supplies is coming back next month, so there's no need to rush it."

"What a coincidence?"

Chen Dengming was surprised, then stopped and said solemnly, "Elder Guan, don't let my matter delay other arrangements within the sect."

Guan Chao was taken aback, but immediately realized what he meant and bowed, smiling, "Sect Leader, rest assured, absolutely not, I know what I'm doing."

"Okay!" Chen Dengming nodded and smiled. "That's good!"

Having said that, he walked out of the palace gate with satisfaction.

Guan Chao watched Chen Dengming leave the Inner Palace, his expression filled with admiration and emotion.

He had witnessed Chen Dengming's journey from the initial election for Dao Child to his current position as sect leader. Although Chen Dengming had not led the sect to greater size and strength, he had indeed established a firm foothold in the turbulent world and safeguarded the sect's interests.

Now, Chen Dengming's cultivation has surpassed his own, and he is increasingly prioritizing the overall situation in his dealings, displaying more and more of the demeanor of a sect leader. This earns his sincere admiration, and his respectful address of "you" is truly heartfelt.

Since the incident at the Chen Family Mansion nearly ten years ago, Chen Dengming has also begun to strictly control the clan.

To restrain others, one must naturally lead by example and set a good example.

Therefore, the practice of neglecting public duties for private gain, or of relatives or family members using his power for personal gain, has been completely eliminated.

This doesn't mean he won't help his Lineage anymore; it just means his help will mostly be in terms of resources and personal assistance, rarely involving the sect.

In this way, we can prevent the tragedy of the past from repeating itself, and also prevent the Lineage members from becoming increasingly arrogant and conceited, forgetting who they belong to when they are doing well.

"Judging by the time, Fei Lin is almost twenty-two years old this year. Ying Yu said that he has already broken through to the Qi Cultivation Eighth Level. It seems that he has a good chance of Foundation Establishment before the age of thirty."

Chen Dengming walked to the edge of a cliff with his hands behind his back, gazing at the location of the Chen Family in Evergreen City below, a smile appearing on his lips.

Chen Feilin reached the Qi Cultivation Eighth Level at the age of twenty-two. This speed was naturally incomparable to the offspring of some sect deacons and elders with High-grade Spiritual Root.

But it's already considered quite fast, much better than the cultivators of Rogue Cultivator and some small sects.

The heavy responsibility of ensuring the continuation of the Chen Family line will fall on Chen Feilin's shoulders.

However, if Chen Feilin decides not to develop his Lineage in the future and instead wants to cultivate in a sect, Chen Dengming will let his grandson have his way.

In short, whether it's developing the sect or the Lineage, the resources and protection he left for Chen Feilin were more than enough for him to do. He neither wanted to worry about anything more.

What was due has been given; after that, children and grandchildren will have their own blessings.

The path to immortality is fraught with difficulties; the further one progresses in cultivation, the more challenging it becomes, like walking on thin ice.

Wanting to cultivate immortality while supporting your family is obviously unrealistic.

Chen Dengming was perfectly clear-headed. He would only help the Lineage, but he would not take on all the responsibilities. Ultimately, it all came down to his own cultivation.

For example, if the Four Seas launch a major counterattack in the future, he will be in danger if his cultivation level is insufficient.

Once he falls, not only the Chen Family, but also the Longevity Sect will be affected, and many people will suffer as a result. With his strength and status, every move he makes will affect many people.

Chen Dengming was about to return to continue his cultivation.

Suddenly, I sensed something and noticed that the air around me seemed to have undergone Xu Wei changes.

He suddenly looked up and gazed at the horizon where the sea met the sky. There he saw a blinding light appear, and a faint ring of clouds seemed to be moving violently from that direction, spreading out like a star ring, a circle about the size of a fist.

"The location of the Borderland Immortal Sealing Array?"

Chen Dengming felt a chill run down his spine, sensing something unusual.

This situation resulted from a battle between experts at the Spirit Transformation level. Judging from their performance, it seems even more terrifying, perhaps because the Four Domains are not too far removed from what they used to be.

Before long, the surrounding air began to become turbulent, and a gust of wind arose.

The distant clouds parted, and the blinding light gradually dimmed, turning into a small circle like a black hole.

Within the Longevity Sect, in the Evergreen Island, countless cultivators also paid attention to the scene in the distance. Some shouted in alarm and pointed, while others stood frozen in shock, watching.

An atmosphere of panic gradually spread.

Many cultivators are familiar with this phenomenon, knowing it is caused by the battle between Spirit Transformation stage experts.

But now, more than twenty years later, another Spirit Transformation cultivator has made a move. Could it be that the Four Seas, which have been preparing for war for so many years, are finally about to launch a counterattack?

Chen Dengming's face was ashen, but he quickly composed himself, his expression returning to normal, even revealing a hint of a smile, as if he had victory in his grasp.

He remembered that Xing Huiguang had done the same thing before.

As the Longevity Sect Leader, one must possess the mental fortitude to remain calm even if the sky were to fall.

However, when they want to plot against someone, they can pretend to be miserable even when they know the situation is very favorable.

Chen Dengming quickly turned around and flew towards Perilous Peak, taking out a Sound Transmission Jade Talisman to quickly transmit his voice.

With such a major event occurring suddenly, he is temporarily unable to resume his cultivation. He must find out who the Nascent Spirit Transformation who made the move is, what the consequences of the move will be, and how the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance will react.

Only after understanding these circumstances and confirming his safety could he have the time and focus to cultivate.

Several days later.

Perilous Hall on Perilous Peak.

The main gate of the Internal Affairs Hall was closed, and several disciples of the Longevity Sect stood guard in front of it. Their standard disciple robes were embroidered with ivy and auspicious cloud patterns, clearly the symbol of the Longevity Sect.

A graceful figure, enveloped in spiritual light, flew closer.

Upon seeing that it was the sect leader's wife, the four disciples on duty immediately bowed and paid their respects.

He Yingyu is not only the sect leader's wife, but also Golden Core Elder and a master craftsman of the Longevity Sect. In terms of influence among the Golden Core Elder in the sect, she even surpasses Ran Yiqiang, who is gradually aging. How could these disciples dare to be careless?

After stopping several disciples from announcing the arrival, He Yingyu quietly entered the inner hall.

As an elder, she has the right to come to the Perilous Hall to report matters to the sect leader. Her coming at this time is not considered to be overstepping the rules.

Inside the Internal Affairs Hall, there was a spirit wood platform that was ten feet long and six feet wide. The walls around it were covered with carved bookshelves and cabinets, piled high with the Longevity Sect's documents and files.

Chen Dengming was sitting at his desk, listening to True Man Yu Ding Ye Yong in charge of intelligence, report on the situation.

"The news from the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance has basically confirmed that the one who attacked the Four Seas Immortal Sealing Array a few days ago was Senluo True Body. As for why Senluo attacked the Four Seas Immortal Sealing Array, that remains unknown."

He Yingyu slowed her pace, not going around the corridor to disturb them.

"Hmm, anything else?"

"The Four Seas Cultivation Alliance has sent a notice that it plans to launch its first counterattack in three and a half years. The first counterattack will be led by several Nascent Spirit Transformation Nascent Soul, mainly to open up the Land of Corruption and drive out Senluo."

After that, a second wave of counterattack will be launched, consisting of an army of at least 200,000 cultivators. Our Longevity Sect is among those summoned for this second wave of counterattack."

"The second wave"

Chen Dengming frowned and said calmly, "If we use the merits and connections that our Longevity Sect has accumulated in the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance over the years, how long can we delay them?"

Ye Yong hesitated and considered, "Given the current situation, even if we can delay it, our Longevity Sect will likely be in the second wave of counterattacks, at most at the back. It's hard to say how long it will last."

Chen Dengming nodded slightly, stood up, politely dismissed Ye Yong, and then sat down at the table.

Looking at the mountain of documents piled high on the desk, I felt a headache coming on.

According to Ye Yong's report, in the first wave of the counterattack, the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance, including top Spirit Transformation experts from the four domains, will take action to first tear open a gap in the Land of Corruption that separates the two domains.

They then used this opening as a bridgehead and dispatched a large army to press in and launch a counterattack.

If this is the case, a great war is imminent, and he may only have no more than four years left to cultivate.

Just then, footsteps could be heard coming from the corridor.

Chen Dengming didn't need to ask who it was; he already knew.

He turned around.

He Yingyu met his gaze, walked gracefully towards him, and gave a gentle, considerate smile, bowing slightly.

"You Jing 've already figured out the situation. I know you don't have time to go back, so I've come to report to you, my Lord Husband!"

Chen Dengming smiled and waved.

He Yingyu obediently walked behind him, placing her slender hands on Chen Dengming's tired shoulders and gently massaging them while recounting what she had learned from You Jing.

After listening, Chen Dengming frowned. "So, the attack on the Four Seas Immortal Sealing Array by Senluo True Body was orchestrated by the Ghost King Qian Luo? This person actually has such abilities?"

"Hmm. However, You Jing has confirmed that the reason why Senluo True Body was mobilized was not because of the ability of Ghost King Qian Luo, but because of the Netherworld Ghost Lord instructed him to come."

"The Ghost King Qian Luo's other purpose is to come for you, my Husband."

"The Netherworld Ghost Lord?"

Chen Dengming was shocked. Based on Su Yanyan's description, he knew from the name alone that this was a Nascent Soul Ghost Lord, who was very likely the Yin Spring Ghost Lord he had offended.

This makes the situation exceptionally serious.

If Senluo True Body is not expelled after the first wave of counterattacks begins, he, as part of the second-tier counterattack force, might end up as cannon fodder for the cultivators of the Four Seas, which is extremely dangerous.

However, now that things have come to this, there's no way to avoid it.

He is no longer the wandering, lonely Rogue Cultivator he once was, nor can he transform into Chen the Runner. Faced with danger, he can only make ample preparations to confront it.

"Senior Sister, it seems that for the foreseeable future, you and your clone will have to share the burden of sect affairs and report to me regularly."

Chen Dengming grabbed the letter that He Yingyu had placed on his shoulder and patted it.

He Yingyu lowered her head, a few strands of her black hair falling onto Chen Dengming's forehead, and smiled gently and elegantly, "You should continue cultivating, and strive to break through your cultivation level when our Longevity Sect is needed to participate in the counterattack."

"Hmm." Chen Dengming nodded with a stern expression.

With his possession of two major Dao lineages and the power of the Dao artifact [Longevity Jade Seal], he can only barely hold his own against a Nascent Soul Cultivator for now.

He had already verified this point through numerous practical exchanges with his esteemed martial uncle.

Even if the opponent suppresses their strength to the Nascent Soul Early Stage and doesn't use their Dao power or other methods, if they are even slightly serious, he will only be able to passively take a beating.

The Nascent Soul Power is truly terrifying when unleashed.

However, if he were to advance further and break through to the Golden Core Perfection, with his numerous Daoist traditions and Daoist artifacts, he might be much more at ease when facing ordinary Nascent Soul.

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