The Great Ceremony Dynasty! Second Senior Brother's Strange Immortal Gathering

Chen Dengming and Su Yan Yan set off for the Great Ceremony Dynasty.

In the entire Longevity Dao Domain, only the Great Ceremony and the Great Longevity, two large mortal dynasties, fall under the jurisdiction of the Longevity Sect.

Every dynasty is a mortal kingdom that has been passed down for at least a hundred years, which is considered a long and rich history among mortals.

In fact, before the war, there were as many as six major dynasties under the jurisdiction of the Longevity Sect.

However, after the war, all four dynasties were destroyed. Even the Dali and Great Longevity were rebuilt because the royal family members were not completely wiped out. In the nearly twenty years after the war, they gathered their old troops and rebuilt the dynasty.

Jiang Jian's reborn body was found within the Great Ceremony Dynasty.

The Great Ceremony Imperial City, rebuilt over twenty years ago, is magnificent. Its palaces, pavilions, and towers, constructed of red bricks and green tiles, soar into the clouds, showcasing the prosperity of a golden age.

Being in the Cultivation World and under the jurisdiction of the Longevity Sect, the Great Ceremony Dynasty naturally also reveres cultivation. The current emperor of Great Li is a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

In the vast square within the Imperial Palace, one can also see stone pillars carved with dragons and phoenixes, as well as ivy associated with the Longevity Sect.

Outside the Imperial Palace, in the imperial city, crowds surged and carriages flowed, with vendors vying to sell low-level talismans or elixirs, as well as luxurious brocades and silks, all originating from the Cultivation World.

Chen Dengming and his companion flew over the imperial city first, observing the bustling and prosperous scene of the Great Li Dynasty. As the Longevity Sect Leader, he was quite satisfied.

With such popularity and national fortune, and everyone advocating cultivation of immortality, the Great Li Dynasty produces many mortals every year who possess Spirit Root and also aspire to cultivate immortality. These mortals are then assigned to various subordinate Lineage, branch sects, or even the main sect.

Jiang Jian's reborn Soul Spirit descended into the body of the heir of the Prince Zhong Yong's mansion in the Dali Dynasty.

The two flew over the imperial city and headed south, heading straight for the Prince Zhong Yong's Mansion.

Su Yan Yan flew through the air, her veil fluttering as she said, "Junior Brother, you've also seen the message. Prince Zhong Yong is the uncle of the Emperor of Dali, and also the only Prince in the Dali royal family at present."

The Second Senior Brother's reborn form is Bai Shou Hong, the only son of the Prince Zhong Yong.

This child was discovered to be mentally challenged and disabled at the age of two, yet he possessed High-grade Spiritual Root, which met our sect's goal of rebirth through Body Seizing and soul fusion. Therefore, he was chosen as the body for our Second Senior Brother's rebirth.

Chen Dengming nodded and said, "Actually, this can be considered a different kind of Body Seizing, except that it is carried out through soul fusion. This kind of method is difficult for anyone other than the First Ancestor, a Spirit Transmutation Dao Lord, to use."

But I find it strange that among the many Cultivation Family under the sect's jurisdiction or the Immortal Sect it belongs to, there isn't a more suitable target?

"If my Second Senior Brother had started cultivating again within the Cultivation Family, his starting point and awakening speed would probably be faster, right?"

Su Yan Yan nodded slightly and then shook her head. "You're right. Actually, there are more suitable options within the Cultivation Family and sects, but there are advantages and disadvantages to each."

Because the process of soul fusion is quite sensitive, it is especially dangerous if one is born into an environment with many cultivators.

If a meddlesome cultivator who is unaware of the situation notices something amiss, the Second Senior Brother might be in danger.

On the contrary, the mortal realm is safer.

Over the past thousand years, many of the sages of our sect whose divine souls entered the Longevity Incense were all reborn from the mortal realm, but very few of them were able to regain their former strength."

Chen Dengming understood upon hearing this.

Indeed, if a powerful and righteous cultivator happened to pass by and mistakenly thought that an old monster Body Seizing or that a ghost had attached himself to him, and rashly took action, it could very likely cause the Second Senior Brother to lose his soul and die in the initial stage of soul fusion.

"Within the Prince Zhong Yong's Mansion of the Great Ceremony Dynasty, there are abundant resources and opportunities for cultivation."

In terms of safety, it's much better than in the more competitive Cultivation Family and sects, provided that no one intentionally tries to harm you.

Su Yan Yan added.

Chen Dengming didn't immediately grasp the hidden meaning in Su Yan Yan's words, and continued to ask about another point that he found strange.

"If Second Senior Brother's newly cultivated body possesses High-grade Spiritual Root, how come, according to the intelligence gathered, he is only at the Qi Cultivation Third Level of Qi Refining at the age of approximately twenty-one?"

Even disregarding the eight years of childhood, with the resources of the Prince's mansion, after thirteen years of cultivation, he should now be at least at the Qi Cultivation Sixth Level of Qi Refining.

As he said these words, he was thinking of his old friend, Lüo Bing from the Luo Family.

Lüo Bing also possesses the aptitude of High-grade Spiritual Root. Although the Luo Family is Cultivation Family, it is, after all, a small Lineage located in Ten Thousand Mile Frontier with extremely scarce resources.

In terms of the cultivation resources required for the Qi Refining Stage, they are not much more abundant than those of the Prince Zhong Yong's Mansion the Great Li Dynasty, which reveres cultivation in the Longevity Dao Domain.

Even so, Lüo Bing had already Qi Cultivation Ninth Level of Qi Refining when she was eighteen years old.

"Under normal circumstances, that is indeed the case."

Su Yan's eyes flashed with a strange look, "But it's a pity that Second Senior Brother's renewed cultivation may be due to the overly comfortable environment he was in, and the fact that he was spoiled by everyone in the Prince Zhong Yong's Mansion's Mansion since childhood. Therefore, he has a stubborn nature and is unwilling to cultivate diligently."

Now, in his early twenties, he is still unsettled, mostly interested in miscellaneous arts and collecting various rare treasures. His will is not firm, so his cultivation is slow and he is unlikely to awaken his Soul Spirit.

Chen Dengming was speechless for a moment.

I calculated and calculated, but I never expected this to happen.

Perhaps with a clichéd, impoverished scholar starting his cultivation journey, the Second Senior Brother might remain poor yet steadfast, and have a greater chance of awakening his Soul Spirit.

But in that case, it would be difficult to get involved in cultivation early on.

Su Yan Yan said, "Second Senior Brother has been stirring up the Immortal Gathering again recently. We'll go as ordinary cultivators to attend and see what's going on, and then find a suitable opportunity to enlighten him."

The annual gathering of extraordinary immortals, hosted by the Prince Zhong Yong's Mansion's Mansion, has indeed begun.

This event has been held five times since its inception and has long been well-known in the capital.

Every year, many talented individuals with extraordinary skills, and even true cultivators, come to the gathering to present Law Artifact and techniques to His Highness the Crown Prince, who has already embarked on the path of Immortal Path.

Prince Zhong Yong seemed pleased with this arrangement. As long as his only son was happy, he did not object and even allowed a banquet to be held in the palace to invite a large number of immortals to visit.

This year's gathering of extraordinary immortals was no exception. In just seven days, the Prince Zhong Yong's Mansion was already filled with auspicious lights and radiant colors every night, and during the day, strange people and extraordinary individuals, dressed in bizarre costumes or riding strange beasts and birds, came to participate in the gathering.

This has led to the recent prosperity of the Royal City, with countless young heroes, scholars, poets, and even outlaws who admire immortality coming to Prince Zhong Yong City to seek their Immortal Destiny and catch a glimpse of the immortals.

Chen Dengming and Su Yan Yan disguised themselves as Qi Cultivation Cultivator who had Venerable Immortal.

With just a slight display of skill, he had already astonished the Immortal Guide of the Strange Immortal Pavilion outside the Prince's Mansion. He was solemnly led into the Prince's Mansion and treated with the highest level of honor.

That night.

The two found themselves together in the elegantly decorated Immortal Pavilion. Listening to the sounds of string and wind instruments coming from outside, they could easily tell, with just a slight probe, that most of the extraordinary individuals attracted here were just ordinary mortals.

There were more than ten Qi Cultivation Cultivators, and some of them were even Qi Cultivation High Level cultivators.

As for Foundation Establishment cultivators, there wasn't a single one.

"Senior Sister, it seems that our Qi Cultivation Eighth Level was too high when we were pretending. It might have actually made Second Senior Brother pay more attention to us and receive us better."

After probing the aura, Chen Dengming couldn't help but find it amusing.

This gathering of extraordinary immortals turned out to be a bunch of noobs fighting each other, which puzzled him. "Logically speaking, the Second Senior Brother's reborn body, the Little Prince, should have already entered the path of cultivation, even if he is only at the Qi Cultivation Third Level now."

"But with the resources of this Great Kingdom and the Royal Palace, they shouldn't treat all Qi Cultivation High Level Refining cultivators as honored guests. How come there isn't a single Foundation Establishment cultivator in this Royal Palace?"

Su Yan Yan's pretty face beneath the veil was serene, her bright eyes sparkling as she smiled, "Junior Brother, there are still Foundation Establishment cultivators in this royal palace. Listen carefully."

Chen Dengming raised an eyebrow and swept his Divine Sense around, and he heard the Qi Cultivation Cultivator living in some of the surrounding pavilions discussing a Foundation Establishment cultivator named 'Venerable Gan Dan'.

"It is said that the young Prince went out with this Venerable Gan Dan to hunt Demon Beast and search for Spiritual Material to refine the Breakthrough Pill. Judging from the time, he should be returning soon."

"Alas, with the brilliant guidance of Venerable Gan Dan, the young Prince has no need for us Qi Cultivation Cultivator to make a fool of ourselves. I'm afraid this trip has been in vain."

"Fellow Daoist, it seems you are also new here and do not know His Highness the Little Prince's character. His Highness holds this Immortal Gathering every year mainly to collect rare treasures and strange Technique Method from all over the world."

Even if someone creates their own Technique Method, if they take a liking to it, the young Prince will reward them without hesitation, and might even recruit them as a retainer of the royal palace!

"Second Senior Brother's attitude towards restarting his cultivation is quite unconventional."

Chen Dengming thought to himself, then withdrew his Divine Sense and turned to Su Yan Yan with a smile and a shake of his head, "I wonder which sect this Venerable Gan Dan belongs to? Has the sect secretly investigated his background?"

Su Yan Yan nodded and said, "Of course, I have secretly investigated him. This Gan Dan was a Qi Cultivation Cultivator from the Dan Sect in the past. After the war, he was fortunate enough to break through to become Foundation Establishment cultivator."

He arrived at the Prince's Mansion five years ago. Because of his cultivation and alchemy skills, he was valued by the Prince's Mansion. The Second Senior Brother even practiced alchemy with him for two years at the beginning.

But now it seems that he has only cultivated without mastering the skills, which has actually hindered his cultivation.

Chen Dengming was also moved upon hearing this.

The journey of the Second Senior Brother, Jiang Jian, to rebuild his cultivation was quite arduous.

The conditions arranged seemed generous, but they were too generous. In addition, the Prince of the palace spoiled him, causing him to lose his willpower and become too half-hearted in his cultivation, relying entirely on enthusiasm.

This is why, despite being in his early twenties, he is only at the Qi Cultivation Third Level of Qi Refining and has not yet broken through the illusion of the womb to awaken his divine soul.

"Second Senior Brother's condition is not good."

I think we should awaken him at the right time; otherwise, we'll just waste his precious youth and squander his lifespan potential by letting things drag on day after day."

Chen Dengming looked at Su Yan Yan, "Senior Sister knows so much about the situation, do you already have a brilliant plan?"

Su Yan Yan pondered, "We have come to enlighten our Second Senior Brother, but we must not act rashly, lest his mind waver and his mentality collapse."

Even if forcibly awakened, the Second Senior Brother's soul would find it difficult to reconcile with his predecessor's soul. In the future, let alone returning to the Nascent Soul, even cultivating the Golden Core stage would be very difficult.

Chen Dengming nodded.

The so-called Golden Elixir cultivates life and nature, Nascent Soul gathers the three elements.

Life is the unity of the Physical Body and the soul, while the Three Elements represent Essence, Qi, and Spirit, and spirit.

Once a person's soul is disordered, Three Souls clash, it becomes extremely difficult to even form a Golden Core, let alone a Nascent Soul.

A glint of wisdom flashed in Su Yan Yan's bright eyes as she continued, "There are ways, too. Over the years, the sect has only occasionally investigated the people around Second Senior Brother in secret. As long as no one harms Second Senior Brother, the sect never interferes with his growth and lets nature take its course."

However, in recent years, a situation has also been discovered through investigation.

It turns out that the reason why Prince Zhong Yong had been unable to have a son for so many years was because someone had secretly cast Technique Method on him, damaging his physical condition and causing him to only give birth to daughters afterward.

Furthermore, the reason why the Second Senior Brother's predecessor was found to be mentally challenged at the age of two, now that I think about it, was very likely because he was murdered by a villain not long after his birth."

"Oh?" Chen Dengming looked surprised. "If that's the case, why didn't our ancestor see it back then?"

Su Yan Yan said, "Perhaps it's not that the First Ancestor didn't see it, but rather that the First Ancestor might have regarded it as a calamity, leaving it for you and me to awaken our Second Senior Brother today as a trigger."

Without this trigger, there would be no reason for you and me to naturally awaken his spirit."

Chen Dengming suddenly realized, and felt even more admiration for the foresight of the First Ancestor Lu Xiucheng.

But at the same time, new doubts also arose in his mind.

"Logically speaking, since someone didn't want Prince Zhong Yong to have a normal son, and with the Second Senior Brother's soul residing in, the little prince is no longer stupid; on the contrary, he is very intelligent and has even begun to cultivate."

Wouldn't that just lead to further harm? But all these years, my Second Senior Brother has been safe and sound, without suffering any ambushes or attacks.

Su Yan Yan looked puzzled. "That's what I find strange too."

Over the years, I have personally come here several times to secretly observe my Second Senior Brother's condition. He has not been harmed by any spells cast upon him, as if the mastermind that once harmed Prince Zhong Yong's Heir's offspring has long since given up."

Chen Dengming's gaze was deep and serious. He walked to the window with his hands behind his back and said, "Perhaps it's not that they've given up, but rather that the young Prince, having recovered from his mental breakdown, can still cultivate. Sensing something amiss, they dare not act rashly."

After all, the Prince Zhong Yong was a cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Tenth Level, and he was no pushover.

Furthermore, in recent years, the Second Senior Brother has also taken to learning various miscellaneous skills; to put it bluntly, he is unlearned and incompetent, unlikely to achieve great things. Therefore, he abandoned any further plans to harm him.

Su Yan Yan, "Perhaps your guess is correct, but in that case, the pretext that Master specifically left for us will lose its clue."

Chen Dengming chuckled and turned to look at Su Yan Yan, "Senior Sister, didn't you just say you had a way? You must have already made some discoveries. Tell me quickly."

Su Yan Yan's bright eyes flickered slightly as she glanced sideways at Chen Dengming. "It seems that the person who harmed us in the past is stirring up trouble again. This Venerable Gan Dan is highly problematic."

When he left with his Second Senior Brother, I had already sent my Niece Yue Foundation Establishment Le, and others from within the sect to secretly follow and observe, but so far nothing unexpected has happened.

As for whether my guess is correct, we'll know once they return!

Chen Dengming smiled wisely, "Our Longevity Sect has always maintained that, apart from members of the royal family, no cultivator should interfere with the internal affairs of the dynasty or the succession of imperial power in the management of the mortal kingdoms under its jurisdiction."

It now appears that a cultivator has interfered in the dynasty's internal affairs, and even attempted to harm Prince Zhong Yong. Only one such cultivator possesses both the audacity and the necessary intent!

The new chapter, "The Shattered Heavenly Immortal Realm," is about to begin, and the Second Senior Brother's storyline represents the final transitional phase across the Four Realms.