Pill Sect Disciple Luo Hua Tian! Get Over Here and Roll Within a Teacup of Time!
Chen Dengming suspected that the target of the plot to harm Prince Zhong Yong was naturally the royal family of the Great Ceremony Dynasty.
Only Emperor Dali would have had the motive to harm the offspring of Prince Zhong Yong's Heir.
According to the rules promulgated by the Longevity Sect to govern the mortal dynasty, the mortal dynasty implemented a system of succession by worthy successors through an assessment system every three hundred years.
Three hundred years later, an evaluation will be made based on the state of the dynasty's governance and the contributions made to the Longevity Sect.
If the evaluation is unsatisfactory, the Longevity Sect will once again select a new, capable Cultivation Family from among the many Cultivation Family to overthrow the old dynasty, establish a new dynasty, and continue to govern the country.
During the three-hundred-year hereditary period, no one other than a member of the royal family or a cultivator granted authority by the royal family was allowed to interfere in court affairs.
Furthermore, emperors throughout history, upon reaching the Golden Core Realm of cultivation or completing a full sixty- Jiazi, were required to unconditionally abdicate and relinquish the throne to other capable members of the royal family.
Therefore, in principle, if the current emperor of the Great Ceremony Dynasty were to abdicate, he would most likely have to pass the throne to the Prince Zhong Yong, rather than to his descendants.
The reason is that none of the current Emperor Dali's children possess exceptional Spirit Root, and they are also too young to have any cultivation.
The son of the Prince Zhong Yong, however, possesses High-grade Spiritual Root. After Jiazi of normal cultivation, he would at least Qi Cultivation Ninth Level of Qi Refining. With the royal family's training, his abilities would not be lacking, and he would be more than qualified to succeed to the throne.
Su Yan Yan said, "Emperor Dali knows very well that once he abdicates, the throne will most likely go to Second Senior Brother, and this is not something he can stop."
That's how it's done according to the rules of the Longevity Sect.
Therefore, the only option left was to target the Second Senior Brother, who had been reincarnated as Prince Zhong Yong's Heir.
They acted eighteen years ago, just after the war had subsided, very discreetly, and no one suspected anything; they simply assumed that the son of Prince Zhong Yong was an intellectually disabled idiot.
"Good."
Chen Dengming nodded and said, "In this way, even when the term of office of Jiazi is over and it is time to step down, because the Second Senior Brother is a fool, he does not meet the criteria for being virtuous and capable."
The Great Emperor could still pass the throne to his own hand-picked heir and control the dynasty's resources.
Su Yan Yan's bright eyes flashed, and she said in a deep voice, "It's just a pity that the possession by the Second Senior Brother disrupted the emperor's plans."
Seven or eight years later, the once simpleton gradually became intelligent, and the Prince Zhong Yong doted on this son, often arranging for cultivators to protect him closely.
"By the time the emperor realizes something is wrong, it will be too late. If he tries to harm the emperor now, it will easily escalate and attract the attention of the sect's inspection team."
Chen Dengming looked at Su Yan Yan and smiled, "So, Senior Sister, do you suspect that this Venerable Gan Dan is someone the Great Emperor planted next to Second Senior Brother?"
They were trying to ruin the Second Senior Brother's body with drugs, turning him into a cripple and creating the illusion of a drug malfunction.
Even if we see through your plan now, how do you intend to subtly enlighten your Second Senior Brother?
Su Yan Yan paced back and forth in thought, "I'm not entirely sure either; this is inherently a troublesome matter."
My original idea was that either Venerable Gan Dan or Emperor Da Li would directly plot against my Second Senior Brother, and we would then step in to avert the danger at the critical moment of life and death.
In this way, our Second Senior Brother not only experienced a life-or-death ordeal, but we also indirectly avenged the grudge that his predecessor had suffered from being murdered and made stupid.
The Soul Spirit of both might merge and become one in the midst of this terrifying experience of life and death and the exhilarating feeling of revenge.
Chen Dengming nodded, "This is indeed a good idea, and there's a high probability it will succeed."
But the problem is, neither Venerable Gan Dan Emperor Dali are stupid; they won't take direct action.
Su Yan Yan fluttered her veil and said, "Mortals and cultivators who can reach this level are not fools; of course, they won't resort to violence and fight to the death."
But in the face of absolute power, many things are beyond their control.
Chen Dengming smiled; he understood Su Yan Yan's thoughts.
He shared the same idea.
All things considered, it's better to strike at the heart of the enemy's territory.
This is the Longevity Dao Domain, the territory of the Longevity Sect.
As long as the Second Senior Brother can awaken normally and their souls merge.
Without harming innocent people, turning the Great Ceremony Dynasty upside down is nothing.
During their exchange, Chen Dengming suddenly sensed something, perceiving the spiritual power of a Foundation Establishment cultivator flying from hundreds of miles away.
This spiritual power was incredibly weak in his perception.
But even if all the cultivators in the entire royal palace were tied together, they wouldn't be a fraction as powerful as this Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Hundreds of miles away in the sky, a tall, thin old man piloted Flying Artifact shaped like a lotus leaf, carrying a chubby young man.
The old man had deep, unfathomable eyes and wore a square scarf three times larger than that of an ordinary person. He exuded a powerful aura, and his every move carried an awe-inspiring presence.
The young gentleman, dressed in luxurious robes, was a chubby little boy with a round face, which somewhat detracted from his noble air and added a touch of comicality.
At this moment, after the young, plump man finished reading the information from the roster in his hand, the old man heard the names of the last two newly arrived Qi Cultivation High Level cultivators, and a look of doubt flashed in his eyes.
"Cheng Deng and Su Yan, both of them are at the Qi Cultivation Ninth Level or even tenth level of Qi Refining. They don't seem like Rogue Cultivator. What sect or school do they belong to?"
Upon hearing this, the plump young man scratched his head. "Senior, what these two wrote is that of Rogue Cultivator, without any sect or faction."
Venerable Gan Dan glanced at the young, plump man, scoffed inwardly, and said nothing more, but he had already taken note of the matter.
He was ordered to approach the Prince Zhong Yong's Heir five years ago, and for the past five years he has been cautious and has never actually made a move.
They only guided Bai Shou Hong to collect miscellaneous Technique Method, causing him to become obsessed with them and neglect his studies. They also used drugs to reduce his Spiritual Qi energy, thus hindering his cultivation.
Five years have passed, and the world now knows that the Prince Zhong Yong's Heir is indulging in frivolous pursuits and that his High-grade Spiritual Root is causing him to cultivate slowly.
Once this impression was established, it made it easier for him to take further action, using drugs to corrupt Bai Shou Hong's spiritual practice.
By creating these unexpected events repeatedly, Bai Shou Hong failed to break through his cultivation realm multiple times, completely ruining his Spiritual Root Potential. This was a logical outcome that would not arouse suspicion from anyone, including the Prince Zhong Yong, nor would it alarm the several supervisory councils under the Longevity Sect.
However, Venerable Gan Dan would pay extra attention to any suspicious person who appeared beside Crown Bai Shou Hong during such a sensitive period.
"Let's test these two later. Qi Cultivation Ninth Level or tenth level of Qi Refining, so they're unlikely to be powerless rogue Rogue Cultivator. Why would such cultivators participate in this ridiculous gathering of extraordinary immortals?"
Soon, as the spiritual power of Venerable Gan Dan rapidly approached, all the Qi Cultivation Cultivator in the Prince's Mansion sensed it and immediately stirred up a slight commotion.
More than a dozen cultivators emerged from the room and flew into the air, bowing and paying their respects to the two figures flying towards them.
"Is this how Second Senior Brother looks after his rebirth?"
Chen Dengming walked out the door and saw his Second Senior Brother's chubby appearance, and almost couldn't hold back for a moment.
It's so similar, so incredibly similar.
The chubby boy's round belly bears a striking resemblance to the former appearance of his Second Senior Brother Jiang Jian.
At this moment, the entire palace and even the Royal City became lively, and many talented and extraordinary people came out to pay their respects.
"Greetings, Senior Gan Dan! Greetings, Your Highness!"
Many mortals who came seeking Immortal Destiny were instantly overjoyed upon seeing so many cultivators. Some even knelt on the ground, eagerly offering their worship.
An even stronger Foundation Establishment spiritual power slowly spread from the Venerable Gan Dan, covering the entire area.
Instantly, the entire Royal City and even the royal palace fell into a tense and quiet atmosphere.
"Hahaha, I am overjoyed that Venerable Qian Yuan has returned with my son! Venerable Immortal, please come into my residence and take a seat!"
Just then, a hearty and energetic laugh suddenly rang out from inside the Prince's mansion.
Inside the mansion, a middle-aged man in a Purple Python Robe strode out, bowing with an air of grandeur and invitation.
Upon seeing this, everyone in the Prince Highness!
The Venerable Gan Dan in mid-air, remained arrogant. He gave a slight bow to Prince Zhong Yong in return, then calmly surveyed everyone present before his gaze fell upon Chen Dengming and his companion who were the last to leave the Immortal Pavilion. He stared intently and spoke in a hoarse voice.
"You two juniors, who are you from? Why don't you pay your respects to me, your superior?"
Chen Dengming and Su Yan Yan exchanged a glance, both seeing the smile in each other's eyes.
They immediately saw through the hidden thoughts of the Venerable Gan Dan, who was testing them, wondering where these two suddenly appearing Qi Cultivation High Level cultivators came from.
But having already decided to give their Second Senior Brother a stern wake-up call, the two of them didn't want to beat around the bush any further. Chen Dengming smiled faintly.
"Venerable Gan Dan, with your status, you are not qualified for me to pay my respects. Your return is timely, as I also have some questions for you."
"Young man, what did you say? Which sect do you belong to? Have you ever heard of the renowned Dan Sect?"
Venerable Gan Dan's expression changed, and his eyes shot out a fierce light, which shot straight at Chen Dengming. Instantly, a spiritual power approached.
"The Pill Sect? The Pill Sect used to have some prestige, but now... it has declined."
Chen Dengming remained calm and unyielding, his expression unchanged.
Everyone, including the young master Bai Shou Hong, was filled with trepidation. They knew that this seemingly ordinary young man was probably no ordinary person, but he didn't exude any aura of a powerful expert. So why wasn't he afraid of Foundation Establishment cultivators?
Prince Zhong Yong was alarmed, fearing that the Foundation Establishment expert, Venerable Gan Dan, might unleash his magic and damage the royal palace Royal City, which would be a disaster for innocent bystanders. Just as he was about to interject and smooth things over,
Venerable Gan Dan roared, "You insolent brat!" With a series of hand seals, talismans transformed into Thunder Fire and fire, his spiritual power surged, and a strong wind and thunder roared in the air.
Everyone inside the Prince's mansion gasped in surprise and immediately tried to scatter.
Chen Dengming suddenly blazed with divine light, like two sharp arrows piercing into Venerable Gan Dan's eyes. His calm tone instantly resounded throughout the entire venue, drowning out the sound of thunder.
"How dare the Dan Sect act so presumptuously within the Longevity Sect Territory? What are your intentions in approaching the Prince Zhong Yong's Heir? Confess the truth."
The moment Venerable Gan Dan's gaze met Chen Dengming's, he felt a sudden pang of fear and helplessness, as if his soul had been pierced by two chisels, and all his secrets had been exposed in an instant.
The four words "confess the truth" kept echoing wildly in my mind, shaking my very soul.
Venerable Gan Dan's heart pounded like a drum, almost about to explode. In the instant he was completely captivated, a thought flashed through his mind at the moment Chen Dengming had intentionally let him go.
"Master, save me!!!"
Boom!--
Within his Sea of Consciousness, a golden, round elixir-like Divine Sense was stirred, seemingly sensing the abnormal state of the Venerable Gan Dan.
Instantly, this Divine Sense swept out.
An extremely powerful Divine Sense aura emanated from it, bursting out of the Venerable Gan Dan and heading straight for Chen Dengming, letting out a cold snort that shocked the entire audience.
"Who are you, fellow Daoist, daring to harm Pill Sect Disciple? Have you ever heard of Luo Hua Tian of the Pill Sect?"
The moment this powerful aura and Divine Sense voice spread, it was like a thunderclap, causing the entire Royal City to tremble slightly, and the bricks and tiles of many buildings to shake.
An incredibly oppressive and terrifying atmosphere, like dark clouds pressing down, enveloped the entire scene.
"Golden Core Great Cultivator!"
The cultivators present all changed their expressions drastically, utterly horrified. Many mortals trembled and struggled to breathe, kneeling down in terror.
This powerful spiritual force is definitely the aura of Golden Core Great Cultivator.
The minds of the dozen or so Qi Cultivation Cultivator were buzzing, and they swayed precariously like birds with broken wings before falling to the ground.
Prince Zhong Yong and his heir, Bai Shou Hong, stared wide-eyed, their hearts pounding.
This powerful Divine Sense, seemed to transform into the face of a flamboyant old man, rushing towards Chen Dengming and stirring up a magnificent gust of wind.
However, Chen Dengming's eyes remained bright and his clothes remained completely still.
The moment the Divine Sense consciousness was only a foot away from Chen Dengming, its pupils suddenly contracted, its expression one of surprise, and it froze in mid-air, not daring to move forward even an inch, its eyes filled with astonishment and doubt.
Chen Dengming swept his cold gaze across the face like a thunderbolt, directly shattering the mass of Divine Sense and transmitting a Divine Sense.
This Divine Sense transcended time and space, piercing straight into a secret chamber deep underground in the Great Ceremony Dynasty, thousands of miles away.
"Get out of here and see me within the time it takes to drink a cup of tea!"
Boom!--
Inside the secret chamber, an old man exuding the fragrance of medicine suddenly felt as if struck by lightning. He opened his bloodshot eyes in alarm and coughed up a mouthful of blood. The same calm voice, as powerful as thunder, echoed in his mind like rolling thunder.
"Get out here and see me!"
A few simple words shattered his golden core, made his mind tremble, and made him feel weak and about to collapse to the ground, almost dying on the spot.
"Get out here and see me!"
Luo Hua Tian had never heard such domineering remarks in his life, but at this moment he did not feel that they were domineering, but only that they were the proper thing to do and that they had to be carried out immediately.
Who is this person? Who is this person? Who is this person?!
He had no time to think further; every moment was precious.
He cried out in fear and trepidation, disregarding the need to stabilize his golden core. He immediately rolled away, smashing open the secret chamber door with a "bang," and rolled out, soaring into the sky and heading straight for the Prince Zhong Yong's Mansion in the south.
Within a cup of tea!
You must get to the Prince Zhong Yong's Mansion!
Otherwise, Luo Hua Tian of the Dan Sect would surely perish!
Inside the Prince Zhong Yong's Mansion, countless people who had just been shocked and horrified by the Golden Core Great Cultivator were stunned when they saw the seemingly ordinary young man sweep his cold gaze across them with his hands behind his back, causing the Golden Core Great Cultivator's face to crumble and shatter. They felt as if the whole world had been turned upside down and were completely dumbfounded.
The Venerable Gan Dan, who had just recovered slightly, was so shocked that his vision went black and blood suddenly flowed from his seven orifices. In his blurred consciousness, he had no idea what he was doing. In a daze, he recounted in front of everyone his motives and secrets for approaching the Prince Zhong Yong's Mansion's mansion five years ago.
"I... I am guilty. I approached His Highness the Crown Prince with the intention of harming him, to prevent him from smoothly succeeding to the throne many years later."
Such bold and shocking remarks immediately caused an uproar, seemingly even more astonishing than the disintegration of the Golden Core Great Cultivator's face just now.
The plump Bai Shou Hong trembled, a hint of confusion and bewilderment appearing in his eyes.