[In the third year of Zhenyu, the emperor led Great Vehicle Dragon Tower experts to besiege your younger brother, Jiang Yu. You intervened to save him and successfully survived the siege of many experts, overcoming a deadly disaster, and received a survival reward - the magical treasure 'Golden Scale Jade Leaf'.]
Inside the house, Jiang Changsheng looked at the line of words, a smile appearing on his face.
A magical treasure!
He made a big profit!
The Kirin Whisk was only a magical artifact, at best a deformable weapon capable of carrying spiritual power, but a magical treasure should be even stronger.
Jiang Changsheng immediately took out the Golden Scale Jade Leaf, and memories regarding the Golden Scale Jade Leaf surged into his mind.
The Golden Scale Jade Leaf is a magical treasure made from the scales of divine beasts, containing nine layers of restrictions. It can be used to kill enemies or defend against their attacks. Its specific uses would only be known after he experimented with it.
To acknowledge a magical treasure as its master, one needed to refine its restrictions. Jiang Changsheng began refining the restrictions within the Golden Scale Jade Leaf according to the inherited memories.
The sun set and the moon rose.
Night fell.
After successfully refining the Golden Scale Jade Leaf, Jiang Changsheng stored it in his sleeve, then walked out of his room. At this moment, Jiang Yu, Zong Tianwu, Huang Chuan, Ling Xiao, and Wang Chen were chatting idly in the courtyard.
Jiang Yu had already finished paying respects to his mother, and Zong Tianwu's injuries had been bandaged. They planned to rest for a day before going down the mountain tomorrow, so as not to cause trouble for Dragon Arising Temple.
Seeing Jiang Changsheng approach, Jiang Yu and Zong Tianwu quickly stood up and cupped their fists in salute. Zong Tianwu restrained his arrogance and was completely convinced by Jiang Changsheng.
"No need for formalities. What are your plans for the future?" Jiang Changsheng asked as he walked over, Huang Chuan giving up his seat for him.
Jiang Yu smiled wryly, "I plan to leave Great Jing, and as for Zong Tianwu, he will return to his sect to retire."
Having offended the emperor, they would find it difficult to move in Great Jing, so it would be better to stay away from the imperial court.
Jiang Yu had also thought it through. He was not strong enough, so there was no need to drag Zong Tianwu into further danger. Now that his loved ones were gone, he had seen many things clearly.
Wang Chen did not reveal his identity, after all, he had decided to forget his past, and Jiang Yu did not recognize him either.
Jiang Changsheng said, "You were originally a prince, a dragon fallen into the mortal world. Can you get used to it?"
Jiang Yu shook his head, "If I'm not used to it, I have to get used to it. How can life always be as one wishes?"
Zong Tianwu did not say anything. After today's battle, he felt that he still needed to pursue the martial path further.
Jiang Changsheng took the tea poured by Wang Chen and suddenly said, "Why don't you go and seek refuge with Prince Wei? I will personally write a letter for you. Help Prince Wei ascend the throne, and I will let Prince Wei retain Prince Qin's position. As for Zong Tianwu, he can return to his sect with the merit of supporting the new emperor, wouldn't that bring glory to your sect?"
Jiang Yu frowned, "Prince Wei is the current emperor's son..."
He remembered meeting Jiang Ziyu in the Northern Border. Jiang Ziyu was very enthusiastic and respectful towards him. Putting aside his relationship with the emperor, it was indeed possible to seek refuge with him.
Zong Tianwu suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. Dragon Arising Temple supports Prince Wei, so even though Taoist Priest is Prince Wei's master, he dared to attack the emperor. It is rumored that the emperor established an illegitimate son as the Crown Prince, and Prince Wei was dissatisfied. So it's true."
Jiang Yu hesitated, "Even if Prince Wei ascends the throne, I'm afraid..."
Jiang Changsheng smiled, "Don't worry. Even if he changes his temperament in the future and there is nowhere to hide in the world, Dragon Arising Temple can still shelter you. Moreover, I have taught Prince Wei since he was young, and I understand his character. Compared to personal feelings, he cares more about the country and righteousness. He greatly admires your achievements over the years and will not mistreat you."
Jiang Yu looked at Zong Tianwu.
Zong Tianwu's eyes flickered, and he said, "Prince Wei's character is sincere. I couldn't see any hypocrisy when we met before. Why don't we give it a try? The emperor will definitely hold today's hatred in his heart, but he doesn't have a crime to pin on us, but that may not be the case in the future. Following Prince Wei and continuing to build merit, with the people's hearts on our side, the emperor won't dare to touch us."
Jiang Yu took a deep breath and said, "Alright, I'll listen to Taoist Priest!"
Jiang Changsheng chuckled, "Wang Chen, bring paper, brush, and ink."
Wang Chen immediately went to do so.
Zong Tianwu began to ask Jiang Changsheng for guidance on martial arts. He was naturally a martial arts fanatic to have achieved the title of Martial Arts Supreme. Jiang Changsheng was very fond of his spirit of fighting to the death, so he didn't prevaricate and gave serious pointers.
Although Jiang Changsheng cultivated immortality, he also practiced many martial arts masterpieces. He was able to point out Zong Tianwu's shortcomings with his comparable Universe Realm attainments, which was more than enough.
Early the next morning, Jiang Yu and Zong Tianwu went down the mountain to seek refuge with Prince Wei.
Although Zong Tianwu had lost an arm, he was still a God Heart Realm expert. With his help, Prince Wei's martial strength would be even stronger.
The tranquility of Dragon Arising Temple was not broken by the two, but some disciples noticed an extra tombstone in the Hero's Graveyard.
Tiangang Taoist!
His corpse was brought to Dragon Arising Temple by Zong Tianwu. Although they were enemies, Zong Tianwu respected martial arts and requested Jiang Changsheng to bury him in the Hero's Graveyard.
Most of the Dragon Arising Temple disciples did not recognize the name of Tiangang Taoist, but martial arts experts often came to offer incense, recognizing the name of Tiangang Taoist. In less than two months, the news that the head of the Grandmasters, Tiangang Taoist, was buried in the Hero's Graveyard spread throughout the South and North of the River.
Two of the five Grandmasters had already been buried in the Hero's Graveyard!
The martial arts world was in an uproar!
Jiang Changsheng was unaware of the affairs of the martial arts world. He cultivated in the temple all day long. Jiang Yu did not come to trouble him again, and even sent people to deliver a batch of candied fruits, fruits, tea, etc., which was obviously to show his goodwill.
Jiang Changsheng didn't think much about it. Whether Jiang Yu was sincere or not, it didn't matter. Once Jiang Ziyu recovered the country, the throne had to be given to Jiang Ziyu.
He often flew to the mountains and forests outside the city to familiarize himself with the Golden Scale Jade Leaf. This magical treasure was really too strong, allowing him to truly find the feeling of cultivating immortality.
In two months, Jiang Changsheng completely mastered the Golden Scale Jade Leaf, able to use it to perform various unique skills, and also mastered all of its abilities.
He couldn't imagine how strong he would be if he fought with all his strength.
When he rescued Jiang Yu before, he only used the Taiqing Sword Art, ending the enemies with one sword. In that battle, he tried his best to restrain himself, for fear of destroying too much area and hurting innocent passers-by in the distance.
On this day, Jiang Changsheng was refining pills. In addition to the necessary Spirit Enhancing Pill, he wanted to try refining other pills.
Huang Chuan's voice came from outside the courtyard: "This is a Taoist priest's residence, no idlers are allowed to enter without permission."
"I'll just take a look, I'll leave after one glance."
A old woman who looked to be in her fifties was seen holding a little girl, looking at Jiang Changsheng from afar.
When the old woman saw Jiang Changsheng refining pills under the tree, her whole body trembled, and her face showed a complicated expression.
"Just like thirty years ago... He really is an immortal..."
The old woman muttered to herself, while the little girl she was holding was very nervous, because Huang Chuan looked impatient and fierce.
Huang Chuan whispered: "Alright, you've seen enough, it's time to go."
The old woman looked at Jiang Changsheng for a while, then turned around and left with the little girl, Huang Chuan followed closely behind, for fear that they would turn back.
The old woman took out a bag of money from her arms and handed it to Huang Chuan, saying, "Can your temple take in my daughter?"
Huang Chuan squeezed the money bag, and hesitated: "That's not good, Dragon Arising Temple only accepts orphans."
The old woman smiled wryly, "I won't live much longer."
On the other side.
Jiang Changsheng, who was refining pills, naturally noticed the arrival of the mother and daughter and heard their words, but he didn't care. Dragon Arising Temple had grown, and whether to accept disciples depended on Meng Qiushuang's decision.
As for the old woman's identity, he didn't think much about it. Over the years, there had been countless pilgrims, and many had secretly run to the courtyard, mostly officials and nobles. If they gave too much and didn't really cross the line, he would turn a blind eye.
Jiang Changsheng's name had changed, becoming Changsheng Immortal Master.
To see Changsheng Immortal Master once was the dream of many.
In the fourth year of Zhenyu, Prince Wei conquered twenty-seven cities in a row, successfully recovering the northern territory of Great Jing and repelling the Jin Dynasty from the border. His reputation spread far and wide, and more and more Great Jing men went to join him. His forces had reached 300,000.
Now, only the Jin Dynasty was fighting Great Jing. Gu Han was also afraid of being annexed by the Jin Dynasty, so he took the opportunity to recuperate.
Great Jing, the northern border, the wilderness was boundless, the yellow sand filled the sky, and a city stood alone here.
Inside a courtyard in the city.
Ping An was wielding a pair of hammers. Each of the hammers in his hand was as big as a water tank, with divine beast patterns engraved on the surface, showing a golden-bronze color, and they roared with power. The soldiers in the courtyard did not dare to approach, their faces full of fear.
Zong Tianwu sighed, "This guy is suitable for heavy divine weapons."
Xu Tianji was also stunned: "This little monster has become more and more perverted since he saw blood. Sometimes I'm afraid of encountering him on the battlefield, being torn apart by him."
The other soldiers also began to discuss and sigh.
Jiang Ziyu, wearing armor and looking heroic, smiled with satisfaction and turned to look at the Four Seas Sage next to him, saying, "This Prince is very satisfied. Speak, how much gold?"
Such weapons could only be measured in gold.
The Four Seas Sage stroked his beard and smiled, "No money. Divine weapons match fierce generals, that's what makes sense."
Jiang Ziyu smiled and said, "Then what do you want?"
"Hahaha, Prince Wei is indeed remarkable. Then this old man will not be polite. This old man is willing to help Prince Wei conquer the country, only asking that after Prince Wei ascends the throne, he send this old man a son, whom this old man will take to the martial arts holy land to cultivate peerless experts for Great Jing." The Four Seas Sage said seriously after laughing.
Jiang Ziyu was silent.
Jiang Yu came over and said, "What martial arts holy land can compare to Dragon Arising Temple?"
Hearing the words Dragon Arising Temple, the Four Seas Sage's face became unnatural. He coughed dryly and said, "A very distant holy land, even farther than Gu Han. Prince Wei doesn't need to rush to agree. This old man will accompany you for a few years. After Prince Wei has experienced this old man's abilities and this old man's character, it won't be too late to agree."
Jiang Ziyu smiled noncommittally, "Aren't you afraid that this Prince won't agree?"
The Four Seas Sage shook the wine gourd and smiled, "You will definitely agree, because this world is a martial arts world. If the imperial power wants to be passed down, it must have a martial arts inheritance. Wouldn't it be better if the Great Jing imperial family had more than one martial arts inheritance?"
Jiang Ziyu took a deep look at him.
Xu Tianji muttered not far away, "This old man is not simple, can't see through him at all."
Zong Tianwu nodded and said, "You and I may not be able to defeat him."
After the arrival of the troubled times, all kinds of demons and monsters have emerged in this world, making even him, the Martial Arts Supreme, a little unconfident.
Inside the Dragon Arising Temple, Jiang Changsheng was refining pills under a tree, while White Dragon lay beside him, constantly flicking his tongue.
Eunuch Li sat cross-legged on Jiang Changsheng's other side, smiling, "Since last year, the Emperor has been indulging in wine and women, showing a great tendency to ignore state affairs. If this continues, Prince Wei's chances of ascending the throne will be even greater."
Jiang Changsheng stared at the medicine cauldron in front of him, without saying a word.
Seeing that he was not interested, Eunuch Li's eyes turned, and he said, "Recently, a force has emerged in the martial world, called Burning Heaven Pavilion, attacking sects everywhere. They have already taken down the Devil Sect and the Seven Peaks Mountain Gate. It is said that it was founded by the once-famous Yang Zhao Emperor, and he has the ambition to unify the martial world."
Jiang Changsheng raised his eyebrows, the Devil Sect is gone?
Huang Chuan suddenly ran over and asked, "What is the situation of the Devil Sect? What about the Devil Master?"
Eunuch Li turned his head to look at him, shrugged and said, "Naturally, they have surrendered. The Devil Master should not be dead, but how old is he? I guess he doesn't have many years to live."
After speaking, Eunuch Li looked at Jiang Changsheng again and said, "The Burning Heaven Pavilion is getting bigger and bigger, and may target the Dragon Arising Temple in the future. The name of Hero's Graveyard is too big, and the masters who pursue the world's number one will definitely come to try."
Jiang Changsheng chuckled, "Then let them come, I hope they are not too weak."
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