192: Chapter 192 Cangwu Kingdom

Cangwu is vast, with many immortal kingdoms.

However, the Cangwu Kingdom, which bears the name of Cangwu, is only a seventh-grade cultivation kingdom. In fact, Cangwu Kingdom was once the only ninth-grade cultivation kingdom in the Cangwu region. The ninth-grade power within the country was called—Wanxian Dynasty!

It was only after the ancient True Demon Realm catastrophe that the Mahayana Supreme fell, causing it to drop to an eighth-grade power. Furthermore, five thousand years ago, the original Undergoing Tribulation Old Ancestor also fell in the True Demon Realm war.

Now, it wears the title of a seventh-grade power, occupying one-third of the territory of Cangwu Kingdom. It can only maintain some of the dignity of an ancient power in front of the Danding Sect and Fenglei Sect, which are also seventh-grade powers.

Cangwu Kingdom, Wanxian Dynasty.

Inside the Zi Chen Hall, the atmosphere was heavy. The coiling Dragon gold pillars supported the dome, which was painted with the magnificent scene of Ten Thousand Immortals coming to court. Although the spiritual jade floor tiles still had their luster, it was hard to hide the dimness caused by the erosion of time.

The main seat in the hall was empty. Below, the current Emperor of the Wanxian Dynasty, Di Hongyu, dressed in mysterious black nine-Dragon robes, swept his gaze over the Old Ancestors with profound auras in the hall.

"Venerable Old Ancestors, the Cangwu Yuji Platform has issued an edict, ordering our Wanxian Dynasty, Danding Sect, and Fenglei Sect to each send one hundred Cultivators above the Soul Transformation stage to the southeastern front line to assist in defending the Demon Realm cracks and stabilize the defense line."

His gaze swept over the crowd and landed on an old woman dressed in plain green Daoist robes with crane-like hair and a youthful face.

"This order concerns the overall situation in the southeast, and also concerns our dynasty's status at the Yuji Platform. I do not know what you Old Ancestors think?"

An old man wearing red-gold battle armor with bristling hair and beard raised his thick eyebrows, his voice like a bell, containing dissatisfaction:

"Hmph! Yuji Platform? It's just something conjured up by Wan Shou Mountain and the Wutong Divine Dynasty! It's already annoying enough to pay tribute, and the southeast isn't even our territory, why should we! And I heard that an eighth-grade Sect, the Moonshadow Sect, popped up there, didn't it?"

A middle-aged beautiful woman in water-blue palace attire with a slightly feminine temperament interjected, her voice cold and cloying:

"Since they are an eighth-grade Sect, they must be naturally powerful, why would they need the help of small powers like us?"

"Seventh, shut up!"

The one speaking was an old man in dark gold auspicious cloud-patterned Daoist robes; it was Di Hongshen, who had previously visited the Moonshadow Sect.

"Since we are within the Cangwu Yuji Platform and are weaker than them, we must follow the rules."

The old woman in plain green Daoist robes who had been closing her eyes slowly opened them, her eyes like an ancient well without ripples:

"If the southeastern defense line collapses and the demon catastrophe spreads, no place in the Cangwu region will be spared. The order of the Yuji Platform is not to help anyone, but for self-preservation."

Once the old woman said this, no one else present opposed it, not even the old man who had spoken first.

The old woman turned her gaze to Di Hongyu.

"As for the candidates, Your Majesty can deliberate. It should show our dynasty's responsibility, but it should not damage our Foundation. The Danding and Fenglei families may not necessarily go all out."

Di Hongyu nodded slightly:

"Second Old Ancestor is wise. I will select suitable candidates."

The blue-clad beautiful woman's eyes shifted, and the topic suddenly changed, carrying a hint of greed:

"Speaking of the Moonshadow Sect... Little Yu, I heard that there is a divine spring in their Sect called 'Sheng-Sheng Creation Spring', which can repair the Origin, temper the body, and even has miraculous effects on the Lunar True Essence... I wonder if you can get some..."

A trace of helplessness and annoyance appeared on Di Hongyu's face:

"How could I, Your Majesty, not know what Fifth Great Aunt wants? However... the people sent to the Qing State to investigate reported that the Moonshadow Sect's mountain gate is extremely strange. Our people cannot even climb the Ten Thousand Flower Heavenly Steps of their branch, the Fengling Sect, let alone the Nine-Turn Corridor of the Moonshadow Sect. And that Sheng-Sheng Creation Spring..."

"Can't you just buy off the Disciples?" the blue-clad beautiful woman interrupted.

Di Hongyu shook his head,

"The Disciples of the main Moonshadow Sect cannot be bought at all, and other crooked methods won't work either."

"And it's useless to buy off the Disciples of the branch, the Fengling Sect; they can't even get in touch with the Sheng-Sheng Creation Spring."

Once this was said, the several Old Ancestors in the hall frowned, and the air felt even more stifling. Coveting a divine object but having no way to start, this feeling of frustration... was truly difficult.

"Enough! We will discuss this later!"

Di Hongshen waved his hand impatiently, ending the topic.

After discussing some trivial matters, seeing that the Supreme seat was still empty and the core issues had been decided, the several Old Ancestors got up one after another to leave.

The noise of the Zi Chen Hall faded away, and the figures of the old woman in plain green Daoist robes and Di Hongshen appeared in a courtyard shaded by emerald bamboo.

This place was rarely visited on weekdays.

The old woman stopped, her plain hands waved lightly, and several invisible sound-isolating Restrictions instantly enveloped the surroundings.

She then said in a deep voice:

"Third, that matter... is there any confirmation? Is that thing really in the Chiyun Kingdom?"

Di Hongshen's expression was solemn, and after looking around, he said in a low voice:

"That group of rats who cannot see the light insist that it is there. It's just that we still need to search for the specific location."

A flash of brilliance appeared in the old woman's eyes, and she nodded slowly:

"Good. This object concerns whether the Supreme can succeed and return to the Peak! There is no room for error. This time on the trip to the southeast, you go personally and follow the reinforcements secretly."

"Understood!"

Di Hongshen cupped his hands, a flash of fierceness in his eyes,

"Since it concerns the Supreme, I will personally take action to ensure absolute safety!"

She looked at him deeply:

"Be careful, do not expose your tracks, and do not get too deeply involved with the Niding Alliance. Once you get it, send a message immediately."

"Yes!"

Di Hongshen agreed.

The old woman said no more, and her figure dissipated into the depths of the bamboo forest like green smoke.

Di Hongshen was about to leave when he suddenly heard footsteps coming from the bamboo path.

He frowned slightly, and his figure quietly hid into the dense bamboo shadows.

He saw Di Wenlong bringing Gan Wenzhu and Fu Tiansong, walking over with slightly dazed expressions, as if they were just strolling around and had accidentally wandered into this remote place.

"Wenlong?"

Di Hongshen revealed his figure and asked in a deep voice, "What are you doing here?"

Di Wenlong and the other two seemed to be awakened, their bodies trembled slightly, and the daze in their eyes quickly faded.

Di Wenlong hurriedly bowed:

"Greetings, Third Great Uncle! Grand-nephew... grand-nephew was just feeling upset and was walking around to relax, I did not intend to disturb the Old Ancestor's cultivation."

Gan Wenzhu and Fu Tiansong also hurriedly lowered their heads to salute.

Seeing that their expressions were normal, Di Hongshen thought it was just the young people wandering in by mistake, so he stopped investigating further and turned to say:

"Hmm. Just right, this time for the southeastern reinforcements, you will also go with the team. Seeing the real battlefield and honing your Heart-Nature may be beneficial to your Breakthrough to Soul Transformation. Go back and prepare."

A strange look flashed in Di Wenlong's eyes, and he respectfully replied:

"Yes! Grand-nephew obeys!"

After speaking, he took Gan and Fu away in a hurry.

Di Hongshen looked at their retreating backs and shook his head slightly.