Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 627 - 91: Start of the Feast [Request for Monthly Tickets!]_1

Chapter 627: Chapter 91: Start of the Feast [Request for Monthly Tickets!]_1

"Thanks to you this time, I truly didn’t expect the Empress Dowager to actually be on Mars’ side." On the way back to the palace where Shu Mountain was located, the Regent Leader leisurely said to Chu Liang, "This matter must be kept strictly confidential."

"I know." Chu Liang replied.

"This golden dragon and the Dragon Ball, I’ll hand them both over to you." The Regent Leader reached out to take the Golden Dragon Ball, along with the tiny golden dragon that was squirming in his palm. "You’ve saved it this time, so it should owe you a favor."

"So, I should set it free?" Chu Liang asked.

"After you leave the palace, you can dispose of it yourself." The Regent Leader said, taking out a jade bowl and sealing the small golden dragon in it. "When the time comes, you can break the jade bowl to let it out."

Chu Liang smiled and said, "Thank you, Regent Leader."

With this, he could take the little golden dragon back to Shu Mountain, and ask it if it would like to stay there. If it does, it would be a significant boost for Shu Mountain.

After all, the cultivation fortune of a sect is not as easily fostered as that of a dynasty, attracting Divine Beasts is not straight forward.

"This golden dragon has consolidated the luck of the dynasty for many years and has contributed significantly to the people," said the Regent Leader, "I was actually not very pleased when Yao Dengxian seized the heritage of the golden dragon. But, since he has already gained power and has been serving the Emperor with absolute loyalty these years, it would seem inappropriate to strip him of his cultivation path now. Properly handling this small dragon could be considered as giving it a satisfactory outcome."

From the Regent Leader’s words, Chu Liang gathered that stripping Yao Dengxian’s cultivation would not pose a challenge for the old man?

The issue lay in the "appropriateness" rather than the "ability" to do so.

So he curiously asked, "Is there a hierarchy of superiority and inferiority among the various cultivation paths?"

"Of course, there is. It’s time I explained this to you." The Regent Leader, as always, exhibited patience towards Chu Liang and kindly explained to him, "Generally, the harder it is to advance in a cultivation path, the stronger the combat power. For example, the three Sword Cultivation Paths requires one to fight one’s way through numerous strong sword cultivators, and they demand exceptional comprehension skills. Therefore, they have always been at the forefront of conflict... It’s not me boasting."

Actually, he didn’t need to add that last sentence. Chu Liang was fully aware that the old man had no need to boast. The Regent Leader of the Yu Dynasty was, indeed, a mighty individual who truly ruled over a nation.

If he were to nominate the strongest individual of this era, how could he possibly be an ordinary, mediocre person?

"Some cultivation paths focus more on profound and miraculous abilities, not particularly suited for battle. Although individuals at the Eighth Realm are in no way weak, if they encounter an adversary at the same Realm, their shortcomings will quickly become apparent. The Siyun Avenue is one such example. When it comes to changing the weather to benefit the people, my Cosmic Avenue is far behind."

The Regent Leader didn’t state the rest, but Chu Liang could draw his own conclusions.

In terms of battle, the Cosmic Avenue was far superior.

"An individual at the Eighth Realm’s understanding of their cultivation path, as well as the depth of their cultivation, also factors into their strength. Take Master Wen Yuan of your Shu Mountain, for instance. His Hongmeng Avenue isn’t considered one with considerable combative power, but due to his advanced cultivation and deep attainment, he is comparable to the top cultivators. During the Underworld King Sect’s attack on Shu Mountain, he was able to confront Ksitigarbha’s True Body empty-handed. That speaks volumes."

When it came to Master Wen Yuan, the Regent Leader’s tone was full of respect.

Actually, Chu Liang wasn’t witnessing the Regent Leader’s respect for the first time. It seemed that a lot of powerful cultivators admire Master Wen Yuan for his efforts in supporting Shu Mountain, thinking it a task far beyond his capabilities.

"Of course, the factor influencing strength most significantly is still the Divine Artifact. If one can wield one of the Top Ten Divine Artifacts and enter the realm of slashing Tianyuan, the disparity in comprehension and cultivation can easily be brushed aside. This is also one of the reasons why the Ten Earth Sects occasionally change, but the Nine Heavens Immortal Sect forever remains strong."

Chu Liang had heard a little about this.

The Ten Earth Sects that are established by the Imperial Court and the Imperial Courts that are erected by the Nine Heavens - this saying had been circulating in the Immortal Cultivation World for a long time.

But as times change, the fundamental reason why the Nine Heavens Immortal Sect can remain strong is their unchanging Divine Artifact. As long as there’s an individual at the Eighth Realm, the sect can retain its position at the peak of the Nine States.

"With your talent, advancing to the Seventh Realm should be no problem," the Regent Leader continued, "but you need to be extremely cautious when choosing the cultivation path for the Seventh Realm. Although the Wen Dao realm allows research into other cultivation paths, the one that cultivators at the Tianyuan level control, is often the first one they contemplated when they reached the Seventh Realm."

"If you wish to become a top cultivator in the future, you cannot settle for an easy path. If you choose a simple cultivation path at that time, you may not have a chance to reach the Eighth Realm. Also, although the Void Slashing cultivation path you currently control is powerful enough, if you use this to step into the Wen Dao realm, you will need to snatch it from the hands of the Endless Sword Sect if you want to advance to the Eighth Realm, which will be quite difficult."

"When you step into the Sixth Realm, you should start considering these matters. So that when you eventually reach the pinnacle of the Sixth Realm, you won’t waste any time."

His advice to Chu Liang was comprehensive, treating him just like a member of his own family.

Chu Liang was deeply moved and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Regent Leader. I truly appreciate it. You’ve helped me so much and I really don’t know how to repay you. I’ve heard that you don’t have any offspring, so I offer to take care of your old age. Why don’t we swear an oath of brotherhood..."

The Regent Leader’s answer was concise and clear, "Scram."

...

Naturally, it was a joke to have the Regent Leader as his godfather. After Chu Liang had sworn brotherhood with the Emperor, it would be inappropriate to recognize another godfather. It would be somewhat disrespectful to have the Regent Leader and himself take the oath of brotherhood instead.

However, he couldn’t present any token of appreciation to the Regent Leader. So, after exchanging a few laughs, he returned to the main hall where Shu Mountain was located.

Upon entering, he saw Empress Feng sitting off to one side, arms folded and a disgruntled expression on her face.

Wang Xuanling sat still on the other side, with an ashen face.

Without a doubt, the two had had a disagreement.

Chu Liang had seen such scenes many times since his childhood, so he didn’t find it strange.

Instead of asking directly, he pulled Jiang Yuebai aside and asked him quietly, "What happened?"

Jiang Yuebai replied, "Your master wants to attend the Qinghong Banquet. She proposed to replace Senior Uncle Master Wang and go to the event as the leader of Shu Mountain."

"How is that possible?" Chu Liang replied.

If Old Wang would agree to that, he would eat his hat.

Unlike Empress Feng who had attended the banquet before, Old Wang hadn’t tasted the Qinghong since his youth. He did take part in the Immortal Sects Conference in his youth, but he never won and thus never had the chance to taste the Qinghong.

He finally had a chance to savor it as the team leader. There was no way he would give it up.

"Senior Uncle Master Wang naturally refused. Then, your master suggested a dual leadership," Jiang Yuebai continued.

Heh, that must be her true intention, isn’t it?

First, propose an impossible request, then compromise.

"It looks like Junior Uncle Master Wang refused again?" Chu Liang said.

"Yes." Jiang Yuebai nodded, "So now, your master plans to bring you, and together as master and disciple, you would form a separate team and dine separately from us... She wants to create a New Shu Mountain!"

...

Meanwhile, outside the Imperial City.

The gloomy sky finally cleared in the evening. Many fish surfaced to breathe, among which a Koi fish was especially plump.

There were few pedestrians by the riverside, except for an old man looking up at the sky in leisure.

"Xiao Wuyin did betray us after all, and Gong Yu’er was killed by her. Our sleeper agents in the palace are being purged." The fat Koi fish spoke in human language, "Thanks to the Heavenly Master’s foresight in preparing two escape routes, I managed to escape."

The old man sighed deeply, "People are bound together. After Wuyin was captured, our connection with her was severed. I don’t blame her for betraying us. Despite everything, she is still indispensable to our cause."

"How could she see through Heavenly Master’s plan?" The plump Koi fish flattered, "She assumed she disrupted your plan but didn’t know she was a part of it."

"It’s their destiny, I had to go along with it." The old man shook his head, "If possible, I hope none of the Mars believers would die or leave. We could all enter the world of Chaos together. Unfortunately, unexpected changes always occur."

"Speaking of unexpected changes, that young man from Shu Mountain is one." the plump Koi fish commented, "If it weren’t for him, Xiao Wuyin might not have exposed herself so early. If the Golden Dragon had chosen Yang Shenlong, Penglai would certainly have kept the Golden Dragon with their Azure Dragon for future use against the Imperial Court, or to help it reclaim Yao Dengxian’s avenue. But the Golden Dragon chose Chu Liang, even though he is also the champion of the Immortal Sects Conference and a perfect replacement for Yang Shenlong, the outcome is still slightly inferior."

"There aren’t many people I can’t foresee their future, and that young man from Shu Mountain is one of them." The old man revealed a small smile, "If he can survive, he might become an obstacle in the world of Chaos. His fate intrigues me."

"Perhaps it’s because he’s about to die and his destiny has ended?" The Koi fish spoke with a chilling voice.

"You should go back, if I calculate the time correctly..." The old man turned his head to gaze in the direction of the Imperial City, "The Qinghong Banquet should be starting."