"How could those guys from the Central Continent possibly let it go?!"
Elder Jian's voice was tinged with surprise and doubt.
A slight tremor.
It's clear that what he said was no small matter.
Even someone like him, who had cultivated for tens of thousands of years, exclaimed in surprise.
Lu Li's eyes flickered, but he didn't rush to ask a question.
He looked at Elder Jian without saying a word.
When it comes to creating mystique, Lu Li may not have much talent or talent for it.
However, Great Xia had trained and instilled relevant techniques in Lu Li on more than one occasion.
After comprehensive summarization and analysis, Lu Li's method has now reached perfection.
As expected.
Looking at Lu Li's reaction.
Elder Jian was slightly taken aback, his mind racing.
"This person has a terrifying background, with connections to higher realms."
"They probably don't know much about the Imprisoned Dragon Realm, let alone the Eastern Desolation Star, a mere planet."
Elder Jian instantly 'understood' Lu Li's expression.
I organized my thoughts into a coherent sentence structure.
Let me explain in detail.
" Senior Lu may not be aware of this."
"The cultivation prowess of our Eastern Wasteland surpasses even that of the Central Continent."
Of the five states in the Eastern Wasteland, only the Central Continent is truly vast; its territory is larger than the combined territory of the other four states.
"In truth, the so-called four continents—east, west, south, and north—are nothing more than four large islands."
" The Central Continent are far more prosperous than this place, with numerous prefectures, countless powerful forces, and countless Lineage."
"In its early years, the Great Jin, a celestial empire, held sway over Hundred Schools and powerfully suppressed all other tribes."
"Until more than ten thousand years ago, the Great Jin collapsed..."
Elder Jian's tone suddenly changed.
It seemed to carry a hint of melancholy and a touch of sorrow.
Regarding the name "Great Jin ".
Lu Li has also investigated quite a bit over the years, on and off.
I know this was a very powerful dynasty.
Its strength surpassed Lu Li's imagination.
He found it difficult to grasp from the ancient texts and secret slips how powerful the Great Jin had been back then.
A dynasty capable of commanding Mahayana Venerable.
A colossal nation that commands an entire province and governs over a hundred million cultivators.
Even such a massive nation could eventually vanish into the annals of history.
More than ten thousand years ago, a calamity struck from the heavens.
" The Central Continent Great Dark Heaven, the Great Jin collapses, Hundred Schools of Thought seize this opportunity to divide the fate of the Great Jin."
"At that time, the people of the Central Continent were suffering terribly due to chaos."
"Among the disciples, a truly virtuous one stepped in to protect them, and unexpectedly discovered the existence of their merit..."
"For the past ten thousand years, the Hundred Schools of Thought have governed and schemed, seized and gained, all for the sake of merit and fortune, thus solidifying the Central Continent once again, ensuring the peace of mortals and the tranquility of sects."
"Merit... luck?"
The moment those four words entered Lu Li's ears...
His eyes flickered slightly.
For some reason, the merit was good.
Upon hearing the word "luck," he felt a strange sensation throughout his body.
It was as if something had been touched.
Yet the truth remains elusive.
Seeing Lu Li's reaction, Elder Jian felt certain.
"Really!"
"These beings from the upper realms are most concerned with these ethereal and intangible things!"
"This person who has returned from the lower realm to cultivate may very well have come here for this reason."
Before Lu Li could even ask a question, the Elder Jian raced through his mind.
He simply blurted out everything he knew.
"Yes, Senior Lu, that's why I said that beast was courting death."
"Judging from his actions, he clearly intends to transform into Sin Dragon."
"With such low cultivation level, even if he can attain the Dragon Rank and break through one or two realms during the Ascension to Dragonhood, he will still only be Tribulation Transcendence True Dragon."
"That's it... no need to think about it!"
"With such a huge commotion, those guys from the Central Continent can't possibly just sit idly by and watch it successfully Tribulation Transcendence!"
"I will definitely sever its dragon body before it undergoes its Tribulation Transcendence, rid the evil dragon of its Sin Dragon, and gain merit!"
"Even..."
Elder Jian's words abruptly stopped.
His Divine Soul actually floated out directly from Ye Chenfeng's Dantian.
It stands in the center of the main hall, swaying incessantly.
It seemed they had guessed what earth-shattering event was about to take.
It was as if she was startled by her own thoughts and stood frozen in place.
"No, no, this monstrous dragon transformation is nothing short of suicidal."
" The Prefecture-Breaking War spanned ten thousand years, and even if the Hundred Schools of Thought in the Central Continent were busy, fought, and scrambled for resources during those ten thousand years..."
"They would never have failed to notice such a commotion."
"For ten thousand years, no one has cared, not even the main branch of the Pacify the West Prince's Palace's Zong Household."
"There must be someone helping them behind the scenes, which means..."
"Does this mean that the person who severed Ao Qing's dragon body and the person who helped him become a dragon were very likely the same person?"
Lu Li picked up the conversation.
He had activated the jade pendant in real time just moments before.
The words of the Elder Jian will be relayed back to the Great Xia.
While Elder Jian was still in surprise and doubt, Great Xia had already simultaneously compiled a timeline.
The final conclusion was shocking.
"To gain merit and help the dragon transform into a dragon, the dragon's position has been established; slaying the dragon will bring merit."
Sixteen characters reveal the cause and effect of Ao Qing's transformation into a dragon.
Lu Li was stunned for a moment.
These sixteen short characters represent the lives and fortunes of millions of people.
It is the legacy and a symbol of countless generations of cultivators.
It is the blood, tears, and suffering of hundreds of millions of people.
And so on.
Was it all just to raise a dragon for those mysterious beings in the Central Continent?
Is this the true face of the cultivation Immortal Realm?
The so-called underworld cultivation of immortality.
Compared to this kind of existence that uses the lives of tens or hundreds of millions of living beings as nourishment.
It even seemed somewhat gentle.
Lu Li had no idea; he was just hearing some recent intelligence from Ye Chenfeng.
This prompted Elder Jian to reveal such a shocking secret.
Without these words today, how could Lu Li have known that there was such a shady deal behind the Prefecture-Breaking War?
"Comrade Lu Li!"
"This secret came suddenly and has far-reaching implications."
"You must be careful and try to extract as much useful information as possible."
Whether it's true or false, it's crucial to your future development.
"If there really is such a mastermind behind this, then... perhaps your presence might be noticed."
"There's even a possibility they could be fueling the fire; even if they aren't, we need to be prepared!"
Li Qingshan's voice came through the Jade Slip.
With a sense of anxiety.
Based on what Elder Jian said, the strategy team has already drawn up a simple timeline in real time.
The pattern is clear and easy to understand.
Each label is incredibly complex.
Ten thousand years ago, the Great Jin in the Central Continent was plunged into chaos.
The sons took this opportunity to share in the merit and fortune.
While dividing up the Central Continent, they also laid out plans for the Western Continent.
Now that Ao Qing has transformed into a dragon, the grand scheme is likely coming to an end.
Under these circumstances, Lu Li and the Dao Academy will find themselves in a very dangerous situation.
Lu Li's thoughts were stirred by Li Qingshan.
He never expected it, on such an ordinary afternoon.
He learned of such a shocking secret.
Of course, it's his good fortune to know.
If it weren't for a special existence like Elder Jian, how could he have had the opportunity to take precautions in advance?
His gaze fell upon Jian Canglan.
Lu Li asked his first question.
"What happens after slaying the dragon? What good is the merit gained?"
This is a perfectly normal question.
But to Elder Jian, it sounded quite different.
From his perspective, Lu Li's tone was indifferent and his eyes were flat.
These schemes seem utterly insignificant.
He was stunned.
"This... although you might not think it's a big deal, Senior Lu."
"But the merit of quelling the rebellion in one prefecture should not be underestimated."
"Not to mention..."
"While accumulating merit in the Western Continent, one can also improve the fortune of the people in this region."
"With this auspicious fortune, we can connect the various states, and from then on, this Western Continent may become one family!"
After Elder Jian said those words, Lu Li's expression immediately changed.
Even Li Qingshan, who was on the other end of the jade pendant, was stunned.
What's going on?
What methods could possibly be used to seize a state?!