Arc 19From Heavenly South to the Immortal Realm

Tang Wen expanded the Tang Sect across the martial world, crossed into the Immortal Realm, and built power there through cultivation, trade, and territorial deals. After meeting the system’s requirements to travel back, he returned to the Immortal Realm and faced a new obstacle at the Celestial Star Tower.

  • Tang Wen defeated the Taiyin Sect, secured Heavenly South Pass, and won the troops’ support by paying their wages and improving their supplies.
  • Tang Wen defeated the demon army, negotiated with Heavenly Wolf City, and rescued the Liu family from Zhao Zhun’s forces before claiming Huainan.
  • Tang Wen obtained and fused the Heaven Domain Pearl, reached Nascent Soul Formation, then fled Duanmu Qiankun’s accusation and established a home at Heaven Pool.
  • Tang Wen gathered major factions under the Tang Sect, defeated the Heavenly Sage Ancestor, and uncovered Feng Yang’s history and the route to the Mysterious Nether Domain.
  • Tang Wen moved his family and forces to Aposai Divine Island, defeated Hong Ge and Ice Demon, and set out to rescue Liu Ruolan from the Taiyin Sect.
  • Tang Wen subdued the Taiyin Sect, Heavenly Dog Nation, and Thousand Demons Sect, formed Great Tang from his territories, and opened a traversal gate to the Immortal Realm.
  • Tang Wen gained an Immortal Plaque, opened the Tang Clan Tianyang Mall, secured the Tianshi Mountain God post, and defeated Yang Xiao to claim Yuluo Country.
  • Tang Wen strengthened the Tang Sect, secured Beimang as his fief, helped Nangong Xiande become Crown Prince, and led the campaign against the Moon Saint Sect.
  • Tang Wen recovered the Horse Life Zodiac Pearl at Sakura Mountain, met the system’s travel requirements, and returned to the Immortal Realm, where the Celestial Star Tower’s manager tried to turn him away.
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Ch. 451Top experts gathered

Ao Yingfeng’s challenge ended in a riot that cost the Duanmu Family a Heaven Domain Pearl, while Tang Wen gained protection from Hongsheng Ocean and expanded his power. After helping Duanmu Furong and Duanmu Hongxiu advance their cultivation and opening a profitable mall, Tang Wen went to Floating Wall City, where he learned the Zhu Family had taken in Gu Hong Yu.

  • Ao Yingfeng challenged Tang Wen at the First Generation Platform, but Tang Luo used Dragon Emperor bloodline pressure to defeat him; Ao Yingfeng then attacked the crowd, sparking a massive battle in which Tang Wen secretly seized a Heaven Domain Pearl.
  • Duanmu Qiankun blamed Ao Yingfeng and Tang Wen for the lost pearl, took the Mystic Nether Twelve Golden Dragon Tome, and agreed to let Tang Wen off after he offered dragon blood and a share of his mall’s earnings.
  • Ao Qiong consumed Dragon Emperor blood, survived the dangerous transformation, and emerged from his golden shell with his injuries healed and his cultivation raised to Skyflight Late Stage.
  • Ao Xingdong traded Tang Wen the Hundred Oceans Sea for the Mystic Nether Twelve Golden Dragon Tome and promised Hongsheng Ocean’s protection for one year; Tang Wen absorbed the resulting energy and advanced to Middle Skyflight Stage.
  • Tang Wen helped Duanmu Furong and Duanmu Hongxiu improve their cultivation, then opened the Tang Clan Round Lake Mall, whose first-day sales brought in large advance payments and treasures.
  • Tang Wen traveled to Floating Wall City with Tang Luo, who learned that the Zhu Family had redeemed Gu Hong Yu and acknowledged her as their adopted daughter; Tang Wen urged him not to rush into confronting the family.

Ch. 452Flying Snow Hall Master

Tang Wen crushed Hou Tianhai’s Sea Clan army, expanded his power, and accepted Wen Chongshan’s appointment as Flying Snow Hall Master despite learning that the Taiyin Sect controlled the hall’s territory. After a dangerous attempt to merge Ao Guding’s body sections, Tang Wen reached the Early Golden Core Stage and arrived at Flying Snow City, where Taiyin Sect guards immediately challenged his authority.

  • Tang Wen recruited experts with cultivation rewards, then used modern weapons and his subordinates to defeat Hou Tianhai and force the North Dragon Sea to submit to the Jade Sheep Banner.
  • Wen Chongshan offered Tang Wen the position of Flying Snow Hall Master, hoping he would distract the powerful Taiyin Sect, and Tang Wen accepted after negotiating support for his supermarket.
  • Tang Wen learned of the Taiyin Sect’s threat but traveled to Flying Snow Hall with a hundred armed Personal Guards and his trusted subordinates.
  • In a secluded cave, Tang Wen helped Ao Guding merge two sections of his body, defeated Zhang Mudong with Dragon Emperor Ao Kong’s aid, and reached the Early Golden Core Stage.
  • Tang Wen raised his subordinates’ cultivation and arrived at Flying Snow City, where Taiyin Sect guards mocked his appointment and claimed the city belonged to their sect.

Ch. 453Golden Core Realm

Tang Wen consolidated his power in Flying Snow City, defeated the Taiyin Sect’s forces, and brought the Flying Sword Sect into the Tang Sect before traveling to Heicang Mountain to seek an alliance with Xiong Tu. He entered Xiong Tu’s dream to help subdue him, but discovered a dream demon was deliberately trying to kill the sleeping king.

  • Tang Wen drove Tang Yao from Flying Snow Hall with his overwhelming forces, then crushed the Taiyin Sect’s attack led by Miao Long and wiped out the Mo Family’s resistance in Flying Snow City.
  • Du Xian brought the Du Family into Tang Wen’s ranks, and Hong Tai joined with the Flying Sword Sect after seeing Tang Wen’s strength; Tang Wen raised their cultivation and Hong Tai reached the Early Golden Core Stage.
  • Wen Chongshan suggested that Tang Wen ally with Xiong Tu of Heicang Mountain, so Tang Wen traveled there with his companions and gained an audience with the sleeping king.
  • Tang Wen entered Xiong Tu’s dream with the old dragon’s help, but they realized Xiong Tu’s nightmare had been deliberately created by a dream demon intent on killing him.

Ch. 454How many wives do you want?

Tang Wen destroyed the Taiyin Sect, reached the Yin Spirit Realm, and became embroiled in a struggle between the Liu and Yun Lineages over his appointment to a powerful post. After Dream Demon trapped him and Liu Ruolan in a deadly illusion, Tang Wen broke free and crossed to Cloud Sea City, where the War Dragon Sect confronted him.

  • Tang Wen defeated the Taiyin Sect, absorbed the battle's enemy-slaying baleful intent, and advanced to Golden Core Perfection as the Wen family discussed how to repair its relationship with him.
  • Liu Ruolan and Yun Jinxia both tried to recruit Tang Wen to govern dangerous territories, and Tang Wen agreed to leave for Heavenly South Pass in ten days after rejecting Yun Jinxia's demands.
  • Liu Ruolan's public gathering turned hostile when guests insulted Tang Wen, so he refused the Liu Family's appointment and left after his guards defeated the attackers.
  • Liu Ruolan visited Tang Wen late at night, but Dream Demon possessed a kitten and trapped them in an illusion; Tang Wen activated the system, advanced to the Early Yin Spirit Realm, and struck the demon as he escaped.
  • Liu Ruolan fled after accidentally injuring Xiong Tu with her newly heightened strength, while Tang Wen crossed to Cloud Sea City and was confronted by members of the War Dragon Sect.

Ch. 455Taking Office in Tiannan

Tang Wen defeated Shadowless Hand and Star Dragon Child, learned about the sealed Ancient Martial World, and recruited them after rapidly raising their cultivation. He then traveled to Heavenly South Pass, where he paid the troops’ overdue wages and asserted his authority over Liu Badou, before preparing to speak with Liu Changtian about the fight against the Moon Demon Empire.

  • Tang Wen defeated Shadowless Hand and Star Dragon Child, then forced them to explain how the Ancient Martial World had been sealed off and how its experts were entering the secular world.
  • Tang Wen advanced to the Yin Spirit Middle Stage, learned from Ao Guding about the Soul Escape Realm, and persuaded Shadowless Hand and Star Dragon Child to sign Blood Contracts by raising them to Golden Core Perfection overnight.
  • Tang Wen returned to Flying Snow Hall and ordered his group to depart for Heavenly South Pass, while Liu Ruolan confessed to her parents that Tang Wen had helped her reach Golden Core Perfection through dual cultivation.
  • Tang Wen arrived at Heavenly South Pass and endured Liu Badou’s forceful greeting without being injured, establishing that he was stronger than the deputy command director.
  • Tang Wen listened to the troops’ complaints, paid their overdue wages, raised salaries and enemy-kill rewards, and supplied food, winning their support while Liu Badou grew resentful.
  • Tang Wen invited Liu Changtian to discuss the battle against the Demon Race and headed with him and the others to the training grounds.

Ch. 456The Big Spotted Pig

Tang Wen crushed Tuoba Hong’s demon army, captured him, and agreed to help rescue Zhu Xiangxiang from White Mountain Old Fiend in exchange for Tuoba Hong’s submission. At Jing Baishan, Tang Wen’s group found the hornet king’s enormous hive and confronted his disciple, Bai Qiu, while White Mountain Old Fiend remained inside.

  • Tang Wen defeated Liu Badou with a single slap, then oversaw the opening of the Tang Clan Tiannan Mall as visitors including Nangong Xiande explored its goods.
  • After the Tang Sect War Fox Hall discovered Tuoba Hong’s planned raid, Tang Wen ambushed the demon army at Heavenly South Pass, routed it with guns and cannons, captured Tuoba Hong, and advanced to Yin Spirit Late Stage.
  • Tang Wen learned that Tuoba Hong wanted to rescue Zhu Xiangxiang from White Mountain Old Fiend, helped Tuoba Hong reach Yin Spirit Middle Stage, and obtained his servant blood contract.
  • Liu Xiangdong decided to send Liu Ruolan to Heavenly South City, expecting Tang Wen to welcome her as his bride.
  • Tuoba Hong returned to Tang Wen after killing a rival for his position, and the group traveled to Jing Baishan to rescue Zhu Xiangxiang.
  • Tang Wen’s group found the giant hornet hive, spotted women inside who might include Zhu Xiangxiang, and confronted Bai Qiu, who said White Mountain Old Fiend was in seclusion.

Ch. 457Civilizing

Tang Wen pacified Heavenly Wolf City, advanced to the Soul Escape Realm, and prepared to rescue Liu Ruolan’s family from Zhao Zhun. After gaining support from Nangong Xian, he led his forces toward Huailong City, where his troops quietly surrounded the City Lord’s Residence.

  • Tang Wen persuaded Tuoba Hong and Heavenly Wolf City’s elders to stop raiding Heavenly South Pass, demonstrated his strength, and supplied the demons while teaching them farming and trade.
  • Tang Wen’s efforts secured Heavenly Wolf City’s territory and demonic energy, helping him advance to the early Soul Escape Realm and gain the ability to possess other beings.
  • Liu Ruolan arrived in bridal clothes seeking help after Zhao Zhun imprisoned her family, and Tang Wen revealed his new realm before arranging for Ao Guding to raise her cultivation.
  • Tang Wen agreed to aid Nangong Xian, raised his cultivation to the Yin Spirit Realm, and accepted the Eighth Prince’s command token and a plot of land in Capital City.
  • Tang Wen identified Nangong Xian as the Eighth Prince Nangong Xiande and set out to challenge Zhao Zhun, while Tang Sect forces entered Huailong City and surrounded the City Lord’s Residence.

Ch. 458All Pretense Torn Away

Tang Wen seized control of the Huainan lands, rescued the Liu family, and later returned to the Mysterious Heaven Continent, where he saved Duanmu Furong and defeated the forces attacking Heavenly City. After the Duanmu Family turned against him over the Heaven Domain Pearl, Tang Wen took Furong away and headed for the Three Lives Sea, where powerful factions had gathered around a mysterious treasure.

  • Tang Wen forced Liu Xiangdong and Liu Chunfeng to believe him, obtained the Talisman Diagram and People Command, and used them to advance his cultivation and claim Huainan.
  • Tang Wen entered the City Lord's Residence with his troops, killed Luo Taijie, routed Zhao Zhun's forces, and rescued the Liu family, though Zhao Zhun escaped with his Yin Spirit.
  • Tang Wen treated Duanmu Furong's Ancient Dragon Thorn, helped her reach Yin Spirit Perfection, and learned that the Three Lives Sea had drawn powerful factions after a mysterious light appeared there.
  • Duanmu Xiaofa gave Tang Wen the Heaven Domain Pearl; Tang Wen fused its Mother Pearl with the Sub-Pearl, survived the explosion, and advanced to Nascent Soul Formation Initial Realm.
  • Tang Wen returned to Heavenly City, killed He Qichang and Ao Xingdong, and helped Duanmu Qiankun's forces defeat the attackers, but Duanmu Qiankun then accused him of stealing the Heaven Domain Pearl.
  • Tang Wen fled with Duanmu Furong and the Cold Palace's people, established a new home at Heaven Pool, and then traveled with Ao Qiong to the Three Lives Sea, where they learned of Phoenix Parting Island's legend.

Ch. 459An extraordinary young man

Tang Wen killed Helan Xue, secured the Golden Palace, and used his power to bring Azure Dragon Hall under the Tang Sect while strengthening its leaders. As the Heavenly Sage Ancestor arrived to avenge his sister, Tang Wen sent the Heavenly Insect to face him above Parting City.

  • Ao Qiong fought Helan Xue until Tang Wen stopped their battle, then Tang Wen shattered her purple-gold mountain, killed her, and had the Heavenly Insect seize her yin spirit.
  • Tang Wen negotiated with Azure Dragon Hall, rapidly raised Ao Qiong and Ao Kuang’s cultivation, and persuaded Hall Master Ao Xiaoyun and the elders to submit to the Tang Sect.
  • Tang Wen took Helan Xue’s Tiger Barbarian Core and the Golden Palace’s talismans, gaining its territory and resources through his system.
  • After learning that the Heavenly Sage Ancestor was coming with his Four Great Generals, Tang Wen arranged to meet him above Parting City as thousands of martial artists gathered to watch.
  • The Heavenly Sage Ancestor attacked Tang Wen with a summoned mountain and lightning, but the Heavenly Insect shattered the mountain and cleaved apart his lightning strike.

Ch. 460Alliance Leader Tang

Tang Wen defeated Mo Qingxuan, advanced to the Martial King realm, and gained the submission of the Mysterious Heaven Continent’s major sects. After accepting the title of Alliance Leader, he tried to contact Huang Ji inside Mo Qingxuan’s Black Pearl and planned to use the Dragon Horn Thorn’s bloodline pressure to reach her.

  • Tang Wen arrived in time to save Luo Kai and Tan Shuang, then helped them drive the Heavenly Sage Sect’s followers beyond the restricted zone.
  • Mo Qingxuan used his Mystic Domain Pearl to overwhelm Tang Wen, but Tang Wen absorbed stored popularity and demonic energy, struck Mo Qingxuan down, and seized the pearl.
  • Tang Wen advanced to the Martial King realm, and the Heavenly Sage Sect, Hongsheng Ocean, and the other major powers submitted to the Tang Sect.
  • The sect leaders held a banquet and nominated Tang Wen as alliance leader; he accepted and promised to share any treasure found in the sea.
  • Duanmu Qiankun met a snow figure who ordered him to find Tang Wen at Phoenix Parting Island, while Tang Wen failed to penetrate the Black Pearl’s restrictions.
  • Ao Guding explained that Huang Ji was sealed inside the Black Pearl, and Tang Wen proposed using the Dragon Horn Thorn’s pressure to make her sense him.

Ch. 461Baby Advancement Method

Tang Wen discovered the Life Pearl beneath the sea, fought the golden statue and Wei Ze’s Yang Spirit, and absorbed the Tiger Pearl to upgrade his system. After learning more about the Mysterious Nether Domain and returning to Water Blue Star, he encountered Luo Yu and Luo Lin’s family in trouble, then rushed to the hospital after hearing Duanmu Furong was giving birth.

  • Tang Wen found a Phoenix Bird skeleton that served as a bridge through the undersea chasm, and Feng Yang asked him to bury his remains beside Huang Zhen on Sea-Watching Peak.
  • Tang Wen and the martial artists fought the golden statue while he secretly absorbed the Tiger Pearl, then used the Nine Heavens Array and his allies’ power against Wei Ze’s Yang Spirit.
  • Feng Yang detonated his skeleton to break the restrictions, and Tang Wen absorbed the Tiger Pearl, upgraded the Great Landlord System to 11.0, and recovered Feng Yang’s skull.
  • Feng Yang’s remnant revealed that he and Huang Zhen came from the Heavenly Phoenix Lineage, gave Tang Wen Phoenix Divine Marrow and a Command Token, and warned him that reaching the Mysterious Nether Domain required a crossing pass.
  • Tang Wen buried Feng Yang beside Huang Zhen, learned from Duanmu Qiankun about Wei Ze and the Mysterious Nether Domain, and returned with Ao Qiong to Water Blue Star.
  • Tang Wen met Luo Yu and Luo Lin, learned that Sacred Banner Hall had ruined their family and taken relatives hostage, gave Luo Yu a token to help them, then hurried to the hospital after Zhao Jiang said Duanmu Furong was giving birth.

Ch. 462King of Servants

Tang Wen prepared the Mortal World for the Ancient Martial World's growing threat, moved his family and power base to Aposai Divine Island, and defeated Hong Ge after discovering his Martial King strength. He absorbed a Golden Statue's Primordial Spirit, but after swallowing the Ice Demon and Hong Ge's Yin Soul, he began freezing and called on the Fire Phoenix for help.

  • Tang Wen warned Cao Wuxin that cultivators from the Ancient Martial World might overwhelm the Mortal World, then arranged to move the Tang family and establish its headquarters on Aposai Divine Island.
  • Hong Ge challenged Tang Wen for control of the Tang estate and Aposai Divine Island, but Tang Wen revealed his Late Stage Martial King Realm and secured Hong Ge's land and population deeds when Hong Ge postponed their match.
  • Tang Wen brought Wan Lipiao and Qian Shanxue into the Tang household by promising to raise their cultivation, and Abuli offered Yada Country as an apprenticeship gift while leaving his daughter A Chun with Tang Wen.
  • Tang Wen combined Hong Ge's territory with Yada Country, advanced to the middle stage of the Sky Soaring Realm, and learned from drone footage that Hong Ge planned to let Ice Demon possess him.
  • Tang Wen subdued Lion Demon's Primordial Spirit inside the Golden Statue, gaining a powerful incarnation and greatly strengthening his Yin Spirit and defenses.
  • When Hong Ge, possessed by Ice Demon, tried to immobilize Tang Wen, Tang Wen broke free and won; Ice Demon then tried to seize Hong Ge's body, and Tang Wen swallowed both their spirits before calling on the Fire Phoenix as he began to freeze.

Ch. 463Campaign against the Taiyin Sect

Tang Wen entered the Black Pearl, met Huang Ji, and gained control of some of its power before saving Song Qingmei and taking the Huai River and Thousand Sword Manor’s land. He reached the middle stage of Martial Emperor and joined forces with Song Shichun to face the Taiyin Sect, ending as Tang Wen prepared to reveal another ally.

  • Tang Wen learned that Kang Weixin had abducted Liu Ruolan and ordered him to come to the Taiyin Sect’s headquarters within a month, so he set out to investigate the sect and rescue her.
  • Tang Wen used the Phoenix Divine Marrow to contact Huang Ji, entered the Black Pearl, and brought her an Ecological Cabin; Huang Ji then taught him a restrictive array that let him control some of the Black Pearl’s power.
  • Tang Wen killed the Taiyin Sect men who had captured Song Qingmei, defeated Zhao Qian, and forced him to hand over the Huai River and Thousand Sword Manor’s land talismans and identity cards.
  • Tang Wen absorbed the land and population, advanced to the middle stage of Martial Emperor, and helped Song Shichun’s forces destroy Thousand Sword Manor.
  • Song Shichun explained that the Taiyin Sect threatened Black Panther Commandery, and Tang Wen revealed Ao Qiong, himself, and Tang Chong as Martial Emperor-level support before calling on Shangguan Chuqing to appear.

Ch. 464Heavenly Dog King

Tang Wen subdued the Taiyin Sect after Ao Qiyun defeated its leaders, then used the Great Landlord Space to repel Heavenly Dog Old Ancestor and force the sect to surrender. He began strengthening the Taiyin Sect’s experts, learned of the threat posed by Heavenly Dog and the Thousand Demons Sect, and traveled to the Star Illusion Empire, where Ao Bailong asked to become his attendant.

  • Tang Wen used the Dragon Emperor’s horn to frighten Ao Qiyun into submitting, freed him from the Taiyin Sect’s Blood Curse, and helped him advance to Martial Emperor Perfection.
  • At Thousand Autumn Lake, Ao Qiyun defeated Ning Yuan and Taiyin Old Ancestor, and Tang Wen returned Ning Yuan’s family before demanding the Taiyin Sect’s surrender.
  • Heavenly Dog Old Ancestor Mu Yikong used the Heavenly Dog Divine Statue to trap Ao Qiyun and Tang Wen, but Tang Wen unleashed stored energy, reached Martial Emperor Perfection, and wounded Mu Yikong until he fled.
  • Tang Wen forced Chen Shu and the Taiyin Sect to pledge allegiance, then discussed the threat from Heavenly Dog and the Thousand Demons Sect and promised to advance the sect’s experts.
  • Tang Wen learned that Liu Ruolan was pregnant, traveled to the Star Illusion Empire to obtain weapons, and accepted Ao Bailong as Ao Qiyun’s companion after she asked to join him.

Ch. 465Turning the Knife on the Six Kings

Tang Wen fought Alien Island, strengthened the Great Landlord Space, and negotiated with the Black Eagle Empire before returning to the Yueya Empire to prepare for war. He formed an alliance with Shanji Kingdom, but after its ruler betrayed the plan, Tang Wen ambushed Heavenly Dog King Mu Junfeng and captured him.

  • Tang Wen destroyed and captured a fragment of Alien Island, absorbed the ox in the Great Landlord Space, and advanced to Middle Stage Sky Control.
  • Bulinfu sought Tang Wen's help after Alien Island raided the Black Eagle Empire; Tang Wen negotiated weapons and supplies, while Qiaolangte agreed to help secure approval in exchange for Tang Wen advancing him to Soul Escape Realm.
  • Tang Wen examined the Alien Island fragment and discovered a bronze coffin containing immense energy, then returned to the Yueya Empire as Heavenly Hound prepared for war.
  • Tang Wen exposed Shanji Kingdom's plans and traded Vermilion Bird Blood for its alliance; Ao Qiyun revealed his Sky Control Realm strength, and Ao Zhanlong later advanced to Sky Control Realm.
  • Heavenly Dog Nation and the Thousand Demons Sect invaded Black Panther Commandery, but Shanji Kingdom attacked Heavenly Dog Nation from behind, forcing Mu Junfeng to split his forces.
  • Tang Wen ambushed Mu Junfeng's returning army at Wasp Slope, crushed its forces with modern weapons, and captured Mu Junfeng after Ao Qiyun subdued him.

Ch. 466Winning him over

Tang Wen empowered Li Zhengdao to the perfection stage of the Sky Control Realm, and Li Zhengdao returned with loyal Thousand Demons Sect followers after taking revenge on Jin Wuzhong. As the Tuo Family prepared to attack Black Panther Commandery and Tang Wen plotted against them, Mu Yikong and Mu Junfeng sought to join Tang Wen; the chapter ended as Ao Qiyun struck Mu Junfeng and Mu Yikong challenged him.

  • Tang Wen refined the Heavenly Dog Divine Statue, subdued the sealed Dog Demon, and channeled its gathered energy to Li Zhengdao, who advanced three levels to Sky Control Realm perfection.
  • Tang Wen sent Li Zhengdao to bring the Thousand Demons Sect under the Tang Sect, promising to spare it if Li Zhengdao could secure its submission; Li Zhengdao returned with loyal followers after killing Jin Wuzhong.
  • Tang Wen and his allies discussed the Tuo Family’s five Sky Control Realm experts and made plans to exploit the conflict between the Tuo Family and Chai Jun by attacking Shanji Kingdom.
  • The Tuo Family discussed dividing its forces against Tang Wen and the Thousand Demons Sect, while Tang Wen received a warning from Chai Jun’s secretary, Hong Changli, about the Tuo Family’s strength.
  • Mu Yikong and Mu Junfeng offered to join Tang Wen in exchange for help strengthening their cultivation, and Tang Wen required them to sign Master-Servant Contracts.
  • Mu Yikong objected to serving Ao Qiyun, prompting Ao Qiyun to punch Mu Junfeng through a window; Mu Yikong then sent out seventy-two sword blossoms to test Ao Qiyun.

Ch. 467I Stopped Using Swords Long Ago

Tang Wen defeated the Shanji Kingdom’s army, secured the Heavenly Dog Nation and Shanji Kingdom, and used the captured divine statue to advance his cultivation and system. After defeating Gongsun Yingying’s Iron Horse Flying Arrows, he declared the territories part of Great Tang, while Chai Jun plotted to lure him into the capital and eliminate him.

  • Ao Qiyun overwhelmed Mu Yikong, who then agreed to submit, and the Tang gained more Sky Control Realm experts.
  • Tang Wen drew Tuo Yungang’s army away from Black Panther City and destroyed it in an ambush at Pingliang Gorge, capturing Tuo Yungang and the Shanji Divine Statue.
  • Tang Wen’s forces took Heavenly Dog City, and his incendiary bombs defeated Gongsun Yingying’s Iron Horse Flying Arrows, compelling her and Chai Jun to withdraw.
  • Tang Wen absorbed the Shanji Divine Statue, advanced to the Middle Solar Refinement Realm, and learned that the upgraded system added Power Index points as another path toward traversal.
  • Tang Wen declared Heavenly Dog, Shanji, and Black Panther Commandery to be Great Tang, despite Song Shichun’s warning that the Imperial Court might view the renaming as rebellion.
  • Chai Jun planned to encourage Tang Wen to seek an imperial title in the capital, where Chai expected the court’s hidden powers to kill him and leave his territories vulnerable.

Ch. 468Entering the Fourth Gate

Tang Wen opened the fourth Traversal Gate and endured a long, punishing passage through a tunnel of strange energy before arriving in the Immortal Realm. After transforming in the Immortal Washing Pool, he met fellow ascendants at an inn, where he learned they had no money and were being recruited by the Jin Family for an unknown task.

  • Tang Wen defeated Gongsun Wujian in a sword dance, and Gongsun Yingying left to seek Luo Yu Nong after Gongsun Wujian admitted Tang Wen was formidable.
  • Tang Wen opened the fourth Traversal Gate and struggled for years through a mist-filled tunnel, eventually absorbing its powerful energy and storing more with his Quantum Extractor.
  • Tang Wen emerged into the Immortal Washing Pool, where he secretly brought Ao Qiyun, Ao Qiong, Ao Bailong, and Shangguan Chuqing to transform their bodies.
  • Tang Wen remained in the pool for eighteen days, and the Great Landlord Space absorbed the golden hand that finally pulled him out.
  • Tang Wen met Yan Zhui and Ma Chao outside the pool, then went with them to the Heavenly Words Inn, where the Bamboo-Hat Guest explained the Immortal Realm's rules and the Jin Family offered them work in place of payment.

Ch. 469Stowaways in the Immortal Realm

Tang Wen and his companions learned about the Immortal Realm’s costly cultivation, land, and official systems before reaching Tianyang City to register. Tang Wen passed the Immortal Examination as a Sixth Rank Earth Immortal, but Chief Examiner Ding questioned the missing trace of Heavenly Tribulation and raised the possibility of illicit crossers.

  • Gu Qiang explained that immortals needed Immortal Stones, cultivation techniques, and land, and that lower-ranked immortals had limited access to the Heavenly Court and other realms.
  • Tang Wen secretly combined his Immortal Essence with the strength of his companions and destroyed a distant mountain, convincing Gu Qiang, Yan Zhui, and Ma Chao that he was a powerful Earth Immortal.
  • At Tianyang City’s Immortal Examination Bureau, Tang Wen defeated the examination’s ghosts and giant monster, then received an Immortal Plaque identifying him as a Sixth Rank Earth Immortal.
  • Mo Wen introduced Tang Wen to Ding Shichang, who verified his claimed origin in Great Chu and issued his Immortal Plaque.
  • Ding Shichang noted that Tang Wen carried no trace of Heavenly Tribulation and suggested he might be an illicit crosser, leaving Tang Wen to ask whether people could also cross illicitly into the lower realm.

Ch. 470The first pot of gold in the Immortal Realm

Tang Wen used his strength and a technology-based business to gain influence in the Mo Family, then traded powerful bombs for the Tianshi Mountain God post. When the Mo Family returned to the treasure site with the bombs’ power demonstrated, the rival factions agreed to share the treasure, though the final division remained unresolved.

  • Ding Shichang gave Tang Wen upper-third-rank cultivation techniques, and Tang Wen discovered he could transmit them to his companions through their Master-Servant Contracts and his telekinesis.
  • Tang Wen secured six hundred Low-Grade Immortal Stones for himself and pay for Gu Qiang, Yan Zhui, and Ma Chao by proving his destructive power to Mo Houxiong.
  • Tang Wen sold high-tech Sanitation Spaces and other goods through the Tang Clan Tianyang Mall, which he opened with the Mo Family’s help.
  • At the treasure site, Jiao Luo and Jia Tian joined Jin Tianyu and Yu Yan, leaving Mo Houxiong’s faction outnumbered and forcing it to withdraw.
  • Tang Wen offered Mo Houxiong Quantum Nuclear Bombs in exchange for the Tianshi Mountain God post, then absorbed the district’s Popularity and advanced to Yang God Perfection Realm.
  • Mo Qingyun and Mo Wen demonstrated the bombs’ power against distant mountains, and the factions agreed to divide the treasure with the Mo Family receiving forty percent and the other two sides thirty percent each.

Ch. 471Storms over the capital

Tang Wen defeated Yang Xiao in the palace and gained Yuluo Country, drawing the attention of powerful capital factions and the Heavenly Spirit Sect. As the sect's Chief Dharma Venerable Tan Kai confronted him, Ao Qiyun blocked Tan Kai's attack.

  • Nangong Zhaoyuan and Zhang Zhongzou planned to use Tang Wen's struggle with Yang Xiao and the court factions to judge whether he could be entrusted with the conquered countries and the war against Moon Demon.
  • Tang Wen gave the Eighth Prince and Ye Tao medicine that raised their cultivation, while Yang Xiao strengthened Chu Army Mountain and warned him against acting rashly.
  • Luo Yu Nong heard Gongsun Yingying's complaints about Tang Wen and said he would likely be killed by the capital's powerful enemies.
  • Tang Wen accepted Yang Xiao's challenge and defeated him with the Dragon Horn Thorn, winning Yuluo Country and advancing his Great Landlord System.
  • The Heavenly Spirit Sect's Tan Kai went to confront Tang Wen, and Ao Qiyun met his flying sword with a palm strike.

Ch. 472An accomplished fact

Tang Wen harvested the Mysterious Pig from a sealed pagoda, gained a major system upgrade, and traded with Zhu Xing Wentong of Alien Island for advanced technology and a route to Photon Star. Back in the Yueya Empire, Luo Yu Nong reached the Half-Step Primordial Spirit level as Tang Wen’s political enemies plotted to use the Infatuation Flower against him.

  • Tang Wen absorbed the Mysterious Pig’s energy after Alien Island damaged the pagoda, then used the Dragon Horn spike to force Zhu Xing Wentong into negotiations.
  • Tang Wen traded Immortal Dew and the Star Tail for photon weapons, a Small Star Shuttle, dimensional spaces, and technological knowledge, and Zhu Xing Wentong gave him directions to Photon Star.
  • Tang Wen returned to the Yueya Empire and boosted his subordinates’ cultivation before learning that Medicine Demon had helped Luo Yu Nong advance.
  • Luo Yu Nong emerged with a half-condensed Primordial Spirit, prompting the capital’s officials and nobles to predict Tang Wen’s defeat and debate the Luo family’s rising influence.
  • Zhu Yan, Zhu Chang, and Zhu Yun plotted to drug Tang Wen and Luo Yu Nong with the Infatuation Flower so Han Dingguo would turn against the Luo family.

Ch. 473One-Character Side-by-Side King

Tang Wen defeated Zhang Kong, who had attacked Yueya and abducted Luo Yu Nong, then was named the One-Character Side-by-Side King and secured Nangong Xiande's appointment as Crown Prince. After helping Luo Yu Nong advance through dual cultivation, Tang Wen prepared to leave for the Great Western Dynasty, though he planned to raise his cultivation once more before departing.

  • Zhu Yan and Zhu Chang plotted to use Passion Incense at Tang Wen and Luo Yu Nong's duel, while Luo Yu Nong reached the Primordial Spirit Initial Realm and Tang Wen advanced to the Primordial Spirit Middle Stage.
  • At the duel, Tang Wen evaded Luo Yu Nong's attacks until Zhang Kong seized her; Tang Wen rescued her, escaped with her, and both were overcome by the incense poison.
  • Zhang Kong attacked Yueya and threatened Tang Wen's and Luo Yu Nong's people, but Tang Wen returned, defeated him, captured his Primordial Spirit, and learned of his lands in the Great Western Dynasty.
  • Nangong Zhaoyuan named Tang Wen the One-Character Side-by-Side King and granted him Beimang as a fief; Tang Wen requested that Nangong Xiande become Crown Prince and that the imperial family protect his malls.
  • Tang Wen told Luo Yu Nong he planned to travel to the Great Western Dynasty and Qian Domain, then dual cultivated with her for ten days, helping her reach the Divinity Realm and asking her to protect Liu Ruolan and their children.
  • Tang Wen planned to visit the palace to raise his cultivation once more before leaving for the Great Western Dynasty.

Ch. 474They All Came Running Out

Tang Wen used the Moon Demon Kingdom’s land and population to advance to the Instant Void Realm, then defeated the Great East Dynasty envoy Bei Gang and forced the Moon Saint Sect to submit to the Tang Sect. With Yueya and the Moon Demon Kingdom aligned under his influence, he prepared to unite the Super Three Sects and expand the Great Tang Kingdom.

  • Tang Wen empowered Nangong Xiande, who defeated Nangong Qingfeng and revealed that he had advanced to the middle stage of Spirit Gathering; Tang Wen also exposed Duke Dingguo Zhu Yan’s plot and secured an agreement to support Xiande’s future rule.
  • The Heavenly Spirit Sect joined the Tang Sect, Tang Wen absorbed popularity from Beimang, and he led Nangong Xiande’s army toward Heavenly God Mountain after the Moon Demon Kingdom offered territory and troops.
  • Tang Wen learned that the Moon Saint Sect had backing from the Great East Dynasty, obtained a million li of land from Zhanguhao, and advanced to the middle stage of Instant Void; Shangguan Chuqing also became his wife and advanced.
  • Tang Wen fought Bei Gang, used poison and Phoenix Heavenly Fire to kill him, and gained enough enemy-slaying baleful intent to advance again.
  • The Moon Saint Sect surrendered to Tang Wen and joined the Tang Sect, and Tang Wen ordered its leaders to bring the Moon Sword and Moon Martial sects into a united alliance focused on business and cultivation.

Ch. 475Taichen Star Domain

Tang Wen obtained the Horse Life Zodiac Pearl from Sakura Mountain, advanced to Origin Refinement Perfection, and recruited Ancient Martial World experts by trading Immortal Stones for land and people. After meeting his travel requirements in the Starshine Sea, he returned to the Immortal Realm, where he learned that a powerful young man wanted to interfere with the Tang Clan Tianyang Supermarket, and the chapter ended as the Celestial Star Tower’s manager tried to drive his companions away.

  • Tang Wen captured Yin Boliu, learned that the treasure hunters were searching near Sakura Mountain, and recruited Yin Boliu and other experts with promises of rapid cultivation and Immortal Stones.
  • Tang Wen subdued Xing Hongzi and Zhuang Yanli, traded Immortal Stones and an absorption method for territories, and confronted the mysterious lake at Sakura Mountain.
  • The lake’s whirlpool threatened Zhuang Yanli and the other experts, so Tang Wen joined Primordial Spirit dual cultivation with her, helped her reach Spirit Emergence Perfection, and used the Great Landlord Space to recover the Horse Life Zodiac Pearl.
  • The Great Landlord Space upgraded, Tang Wen reached Mid-Stage Origin Refinement, and he began planning to move factories and workers between worlds; later, his family’s accelerated cultivation left Shangguan Chuqing and Zhuang Yanli pregnant.
  • Tang Wen gathered two million li of land and more than two billion people in the Starshine Sea, met the system’s travel requirements, and returned to the Immortal Realm.
  • Tang Wen learned that a figure called Third Young Master was interested in the Tang Clan Tianyang Supermarket, then took Yan Zhui, Ma Chao, and Gu Qiang to the Celestial Star Tower, where the manager tried to turn them away.
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