Entering the northern border of Liang Kingdom, Lu Changan discovered that the number of monks migrating to Feng Yuan Kingdom had more than doubled than before.
These fleeing monks are not limited to the Liang Kingdom, but include monks from other countries in the Wei Dao Alliance, casual cultivators, family monks, and sect deserters.
In fact, it is quite risky for those who are inferior to the real person to pass through the harsh flying sand chasm.
Even so, there are still some foundation-building monks who step into the endless desert alone or in teams.
Thinking about the war situation of the Weidao Alliance, it is not difficult for Lu Changan to understand.
Currently, the only Xiuxian Kingdoms that have not been captured by the Wei Dao Alliance are Feng Kingdom, Liang Kingdom, and Jing Kingdom.
Centered on Fengguo, the largest tectonic plate:
[Chen State and Yan State in the west and south directions] were successively captured by Beast King Valley.
The first to be destroyed was the Chen Kingdom. Before Lu Changan left, it was lost to the Tianluo Sect, which was a shame.
The Yan Kingdom was originally the hometown of Wuya Palace's "Chu Tianfeng". In his early years, he moved the sect to the Feng Kingdom. Not only was he a fourth-level middle-grade spiritual vein, he was indeed foresighted.
[The Heng Kingdom on the eastern side of the Feng Kingdom] was also conquered by the Beast King Valley many years ago, and there is no Nascent Soul power in this country.
[Jing State and Liang State are located in the northwest and due north of Feng State respectively.]
[Jing State borders the captured Chen State to the north and south] and became a local battlefield. Due to concerns about the son of luck, there was no large-scale invasion.
Based on this calculation, Liang State, located directly north of Feng State, is the only rear area of the Wei Dao Alliance that has not been directly involved in the war.
For middle- and lower-class monks, looking around, there are almost no safe escape areas to choose from.
Either it is a dangerous place, such as a boundless desert, a poisonous swamp, or it is a sphere of influence controlled by the devil.
Lu Changan calculated with his fingers that the first stop when he returned to Liang Kingdom would be the nearby Zhou Family, the Royal Beast.
The Beast Controlling Zhou family is the family that cultivates immortality closest to the ancient ruins.
Zhou Qingxuan, the ancestor of the Zhou family, is over 290 years old and has entered his twilight years, with at most more than ten years of life left.
…
In a small branch of the Black Mist Mountains, there is a large and heavily guarded villa located deep in the mountains and valleys, shrouded by a third-order formation.
In recent decades, the Zhou family has reached its peak. Not only have there been many fake elixirs, but a beast master with real elixir cultivation has also been born.
Zhou Qingxuan, who was already old, stepped back to the second line and handed over the patriarchal power to the newly promoted Zhendan descendant "Zhou Tianchi".
On that day, Zhou Tianchi, the head of the Zhou family, was carefully cultivating his natal spiritual beast.
Whoosh!
A transmission note flashed with light red light and entered the cave.
"Aunt Qing is summoned for something important?"
Zhou Tianchi frowned slightly, feeling puzzled.
Over the years, he has taken charge of the family and became the number one member of the Zhou family.
Due to different concepts of managing the family, Aunt Qing knows the general situation and rarely interferes in family affairs.
However, Zhou Qingxuan is the oldest surviving ancestor of the Zhou family, with a high status and good connections.
Zhou Tianchi did not dare to neglect and flew to a more remote cave in Zhoujia Villa.
In the main hall of the cave, in addition to the ancestor of the Zhou family, there was also a strange man in white.
"Tianchi, Aunt Qing will recommend a senior to you today."
Zhou Qingxuan no longer looks like the girl she once was, with obvious crow's feet, but her facial features are still beautiful. She is wearing a long black dress and looks like a beautiful woman in her thirties or forties.
Even if you take the Beauty Pill, your appearance will inevitably be maintained perfectly when your life is approaching the end of your life.
Moreover, the second-level beauty pill can only maintain the same appearance for a hundred years. Zhou Qingxuan does not have long life, and obviously does not want to waste resources anymore.
"This is the legendary alchemy monk in the world of immortality, Master Changqing."
Hearing Aunt Qing's introduction, Zhou Tianchi was slightly shocked.
The man in white clothes in the field of vision is handsome and handsome, as gentle as jade. He looks about twenty years old, but he has a calm and indifferent feeling that has gone through the ups and downs of the years.
The aura of mana on his body is clear and long, like a deep-rooted evergreen tree, making people look up to him.
"The late student Zhou Tianchi has met the real person Chang Qing."
Zhou Tianchi, who looked like a forty-year-old scholar wearing a Confucian robe and a silk scarf, solemnly bowed his hands.
Although they are both true elixir cultivators, the Changqing master in front of him is a legend that has lasted for three hundred years in the world of immortality.
What's more important is that this person's cultivation and magical powers are far above him.
At the moment when Qi and Qi come into contact.
The psychic insect beast in Zhou Tianchi's storage bag was terrified, restless, shivering, and huddled up.
Zhou Tianchi is not qualified to make friends with the sect's alchemy overhaul. This is the first time that this situation has occurred.
"No need to be polite."
Lu Changan and Zhou Qingxuan sat next to each other, smiling and raising their hands.
There are also three, six or nine levels of Jie Dan Zhenren.
Regardless of seniority, seniority, or level of cultivation, most of the Dan-Jie masters in the Liang Kingdom were at least half of his juniors.
"Tianchi is the direct grandson of Uncle Jingxuan..."
Zhou Qingxuan added in a low voice.
"Oh? It turns out he is a descendant of Zhou Jingxuan."
Lu Changan suddenly realized, no wonder this man looked a little familiar.
Zhou Jingxuan was once the founder of the Beast Controlling Zhou family and Zhou Qingxuan’s uncle.
When she participated in the Zhuye Mountain auction, she was almost killed by Liang Shaotian. Thanks to Zhou Qingxuan's cleverness, she decisively cut off an arm and saved her life.
Later, Lu Changan built the foundation of Huanglongxian City, cooperated with the Zhou family, and had several dealings with Zhou Jingxuan, who was stationed there, and he was considered a half-acquaintance.
"Master Lu, are you returning from Feng Yuan Kingdom? This junior has been yearning for that ancient country in the center of the desert for a long time."
Zhou Tianchi knew that Aunt Qing was creating opportunities for him to make friends with the legendary Master Jie Dan, so he cheered up and entertained her warmly.
"After a hundred years, Master Lu has safely returned to the Liang Kingdom. His magic power has been improved to a higher level, breaking many rumors. There may be some suspense about the title of the No. 1 casual cultivator in the Liang Kingdom."
Zhou Tianchi said with a respectful tone.
The current Daoist Changqing, who is in the middle stage of alchemy cultivation and possesses the earth-level bloodline Xuan Shuigui, can be regarded as the ceiling of Liang Guo's casual cultivation.
Unexpectedly, the compliment was interrupted by Zhou Qingxuan:
"Uncle Lu, you don't bother to fight for such a false reputation. Don't say such high-profile words in the future."
"Yes, Aunt Qing. My nephew has long heard that Uncle Lu is upright and upright and indifferent to fame and wealth."
Zhou Tianchi immediately changed his name and called him Uncle Lu.
Lu Changan was aware of Zhou Qingxuan's intentions and hoped that after his death, he could take some care of the descendants of the beast-controlling Zhou family.
When he came back this time, Lu Changan maintained his cultivation level in the middle stage of pill formation, giving people the illusion that he would not be able to advance to the later stages of major cultivation in this life.
Doing so is consistent with the reality.
In the middle stage of pill formation, he was already a leader among the casual cultivators of the Liang Kingdom.
If it is a major repair in the later stage of the Dan Formation, its status will be of great importance, which will attract the attention of all major forces, and even attract the inspection and attention of the Nascent Soul Lord.
Secondly, this is to show weakness to the mysterious and unknown monks from other places.
With Lu Changan's qualifications, if he reveals his cultivation in the late stage of pill formation, the mysterious foreign monks will definitely think that he has got a great opportunity in the ruins, and his priority will be raised to the first place.
…
Half an hour later.
Lu Changan had some understanding of the recent situation in the Wei Dao League through two real people from the Zhou family.
Over the years, many major events have occurred in the Demonic War.
First, Alliance Leader Chu had been in the middle stage of Nascent Soul for many years and had greatly improved his magical powers. A few years ago, he designed to trap and kill a Nascent Soul elder in the Beast King Valley.
This battle established prestige and boosted the morale of the Wei Dao Alliance.
Chu Tianfeng, the title of the first monk of the Wei Dao League, stabilizes people's hearts.
Secondly, the devil retaliated, and the guardians of Wujian Sect were dispatched to assassinate the elderly elder of Jinyang Sect.
The great elder of Jinyang Sect, who lived less than a hundred years and had peak cultivation in the early stage of Nascent Soul, was ambushed and assassinated on his way back from being injured on the battlefield, and died on the spot.
The secret attack method used by the guardian of Wujianmen is a long nail magic weapon, which can hurt the soul, just like the method used to assassinate Master Lihuo in the early years.
Because of that plot, the decisive battle between Master Lihuo and True Lord Liuyang failed miserably.
"The advantage that Jinyang Sect took advantage of back then can be regarded as repaying the price now."
Lu Changan experienced the fourth life of Master Lihuo's transformation, and he was happy to see the results.
Suddenly his heart moved.
In the entire Weidao League, Jinyang Sect has the longest inheritance and profound foundation.
Now that we have lost a True Lord of Nascent Soul, we will definitely try our best to train the next True Lord of Nascent Soul at all costs.
In the most prosperous era of this sect, there was a sect of three-dimensional infants, so there must be resources for forming infants.
Under the Nascent Soul level, Lu Changan once again heard about the reputation of Headmaster Liang.
Over the years, Liang Shaotian's Black Gang Demonic Flame has been cultivated to a whole new level. It is so powerful that it is invincible on the demonic battlefield and invincible under the Nascent Soul.
Especially after the Peacock Saint was captured, only a few true elixir masters in the Beast King Valley could compete with her.
Generally, when a Dan-forming overhaul encounters him, there is a risk of falling.
Liang Shaotian had killed more than one demonic cultivator, and he was appreciated by Alliance Leader Chu, ranking first in the battle merit list, far ahead!
Lu Changan couldn't help but think of the secret conversation he had with the Heavenly Master before leaving.
The Heavenly Master has calculated that the power of the Guardian Alliance has not been exhausted, and under the pressure of war, some stars have fallen, and new stars have risen strongly, and the old and the new have replaced each other.
It won't be completely destroyed for at least a hundred years.
Before evening, Lu Changan chatted with Zhou Qingxuan alone for a long time, waiting for Xing Peng to arrive.
Zhou Qingxuan is worried about the future of the beast-controlling Zhou family.
Although the Zhou family gave birth to a beast master with true elixir cultivation, the patriarch Zhou Tianchi did not agree with her ideas.
Zhou Tianchi pays attention to personal cultivation and makes friends with high-level people in the sect.
For this reason, he was willing to sacrifice Zhou family monks and animal pets to go to the battlefield in exchange for merit.
Not only that.
In the Valley of the Beast King, Zhou Tianchi was also tempted by Wu Jianmen's secret solicitation and promised benefits.
If the Wei Dao Alliance is defeated and the momentum is not right, Zhou Tianchi is likely to seek refuge in the Beast King Valley.
Zhou Tianchi yearns for the beast-controlling heritage of the Beast King Valley.
"It's best not to rebel within a hundred years."
Lu Changan just mentioned that he would not interfere with the future decisions of the Beast Control Zhou family.
In the world of immortality, there is no absolute right or wrong in choosing loyalty or betrayal.
For example, the former Feiyue Lake Mu family, through Mu Jiuan's relationship, successfully surrendered when the Jinyang Sect camp attacked, allowing the family to prosper for hundreds of years.
…
After late at night.
Xing Peng quietly rushed to Yushou Zhou's house.
Zhou Qingxuan opened the formation secret door for him, entered the family's stronghold, and reported to Lu Changan alone.
"Meet Master Lu!"
Xing Peng, who had not seen him for the first time in a hundred years, looked slightly fatter, with red eyes, and bowed his head.
Although Lu Changan had visited Liang Kingdom in the past hundred years, he had never appeared in person.
Even if he occasionally obtains information from Xing Peng, he always contacts him through his puppet clone, a member of the Blue Dragon Society.
"You must avoid being exaggerated! I haven't seen you for many years, and I haven't seen any improvement in my cultivation."
Lu Changan was angry and kicked Xing Peng.
Without his secret help, Xing Peng would not have been able to transform the elixir into a real elixir. If he had cultivated a fake elixir, his longevity would be approaching its end now.
However, this kid is very ineffective. After being promoted to the True Pill, his potential seems to have been exhausted, and his cultivation has stagnated at the peak of the early stage of pill formation.
However, this person's elixir quality is average, so this situation is considered normal.
Because of his eldest cousin, the "Jueying Helm", Xing Peng was very comfortable at the Liang Guofen Helm of the Infernal Affairs Gate, fishing and messing around all day long.
"As a young man, you only need to saddle the horse and back for Master Lu, the rest is not important."
Xing Peng had an apologetic smile on his face and had been lying down for a long time.
Even if he is lucky enough to break through the small realm, he will not be able to go further and reach the upper realm, and there will be no change in his longevity.
If it really has that kind of potential, it may not be a good thing.
Once there is any sign of losing control, Lu Changan is likely to cause the Gu Divine Restriction in his sea of consciousness to activate.
Instead of making unrealistic progress, it is better to enjoy the shade under a big tree and enjoy a happy life.
"The Master of Wujian Sect and Zhenjun Lingyu fought secretly, and both sides were injured. The latter may have temporarily retreated to the Central Territory?"
From Xing Peng, Lu Changan obtained an inside story of the top-level game.
"It's just hearsay. The details are unclear and should not be taken seriously."
Xing Peng only had a general conclusion. The leader of the Wujian Sect had fought against Zhenjun Ling Yu and was not on the side of the Weidao League. He was not sure of the details.
"Have you found any traces of that mysterious external cultivator?"
Lu Changan asked about the news he was most concerned about.
"Three mysterious foreign cultivators are wanted by the Immortal World of Liang Kingdom and have kept a low profile for many years. They are suspected to have appeared in Wangyue Immortal City in the past two years."
"Wangyue Fairy City?"
That's where Lu Changan secretly formed the immortal elixir.
This neutral high-level fairy city has more than one Nascent Soul Lord in charge.
Lu Changan speculated that foreign cultivators from Dayuan might purchase resources and obtain intelligence there.
After all, the three foreign cultivators were not only wanted by the Liang Kingdom, but also killed the secret agents of the Wujian Sect, which attracted the attention of the Demonic Dao.
"Now, the Jinyang Sect has lost a True Lord of Nascent Soul, and its control over the Immortal Realm of Liang Kingdom has declined. The mysterious external cultivator is likely to take action again."
If Lu Changan were one of them, who had been dormant for many years and adapted to the new world, he would take the opportunity to make a comeback.
After Xing Peng left.
Lu Changan did not stay overnight at Zhou's house and said goodbye to Zhou Qingxuan.
Zhou Qingxuan begged and asked Lu Changan to appear in public at the Zhou family after dawn, but the latter refused.
It's not that Lu Changan is unkind.
Zhou Qingxuan attacked him in the early years, but later Lu Changan devoured Baisu Soul Gu and took her as a slave. This woman has no merit but hard work.
However, Lu Changan returned to the Wei Dao Alliance, and if the first force to show up openly was the beast-controlling Zhou family, it might attract the attention of the mysterious foreign cultivators and bring disaster to the Zhou family.
Lu Changan only paid a secret visit and did not show up in person. In fact, he was protecting the Zhou family.
…
Zhou Qingxuan felt a little resentful and sent Lu Changan out of the cave.
She knew that she was too old and frail to serve her master, so she did not stay the night.
Fortunately, before Lu Changan left, he was generous and left behind a few third-level middle and lower-grade talismans, which added to the family heritage.
Wow!
When turning back, passing by the viewing pool in the cave, a fish jumped out of the water, splashing into the late autumn water.
Zhou Qingxuan fell in love with the scene, felt sad and lonely, and returned to her dormitory.
She did not notice: there was an undercurrent flowing at the bottom of the waterscape pool, and a drop of dark blue water among them was mixed with the mud, making it difficult to detect. The dark blue water droplet created faint ripples of light and quickly disappeared.
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Noon the next day.
In front of the mountain gate of Jinyun Valley.
On the turbulent black water between the clouds, which looked like a pool of water, a terrifying dark green turtle was spotted. On the back of the turtle was a handsome, immortal and spiritual master Jiedan.
"Middle stage of pill formation! Riding on the third-level Xuanshui giant turtle... Which pill formation expert is this?"
Everyone in Jinyun Valley was shocked.
After a hundred years of war, many older monks in Jinyun Valley have died, and several generations of new disciples have been passed down.
Most of the middle and lower-level monks in the sect have never seen this person.
"Lu Wu...Zhenren Lu?"
"Master Changqing! Wasn't he chased by the Beast King Valley and died in a foreign country? He actually returned to the Golden Cloud Valley today!"
The person who recognized the identity was at least the older middle-level foundation builder, and the other one was Master Jie Dan.
Many people were stunned and in disbelief.
"Humph! He actually has the nerve to come back?"
A black-bearded Zhendan elder sneered and criticized:
"A hundred years ago, the situation in the Demonic War was critical, and the sect suffered heavy losses. That Lu Wugui was ungrateful and ran away."
"Now, under the leadership of Head Zhang, Jinyun Valley has returned to its peak and is prospering. Why is this person coming back?"
Another fake elixir master said angrily: "I allowed this barely surviving person to advance further in cultivation and advance to the middle stage of elixir formation."
"I am afraid that Master Chang Qing is plotting to get the third-level top spiritual vein of our sect to come back and enjoy the superior cultivation environment."
Lu Changan's return has aroused heated discussions among the high-level monks in Jinyun Valley.
Most of the older monks were dissatisfied with Lu Changan's return.
Several real people communicated privately and proposed to Head Zhang to boycott Lu Wugui and not allow him to return to Jinyun Valley.
"That one is the rumored Master Chang Qing, and he is quite charming."
In Jinyun Valley, on a certain third-level spiritual peak, two True Alchemy Guests, a man and a woman, watched this scene with great interest.
"Fellow Taoist Zhu, do you think Jinyun Valley will take this person in?"
"I can't say for sure. I heard that this person has a close relationship with Head Zhang..."
The female cultivator surnamed Zhendan smiled and said.
Due to the destruction of many countries, Liang was the only country in the rear of the battlefield that had not been invaded by the flames of war.
Those forces from the defeated country, many monks, moved to the Liang Kingdom to seek spiritual dojos and attached themselves to the major forces in the Liang Kingdom.
Among them, Jinyun Valley has performed strongly, its luck has increased, and it has attracted some talents and new blood, including many of the guests of Zhenren Jie Dan.
…
"Everyone, stay safe!"
Lu Changan stood up from the big turtle in Xuanshui, with a handsome figure, a gentle smile, and a voice like a spring breeze.
He looked at the Jinyun Valley in front of him. There were a lot of talents, great luck, and the spiritual veins of the mountain gate had been cultivated to the top level of the third level.
Thank you for your hard work, Lao Zhang!
Lu Changan nodded secretly, feeling satisfied.
"It turns out to be Zhenren Lu!"
"We haven't seen each other for a hundred years. Master Lu has been promoted to the middle stage of pill formation, which is enviable."
Although they didn't want to see Lu Changan, several real people from Jinyun Valley came out to greet him, and some of them still greeted him with smiles.
There is no other way, in the world of immortality, strength is the most respected.
No one wants to antagonize a powerful real person and quarrel with him unnecessarily.
I just complained in private.
Just like an unpopular villain in a circle, he is belittled and criticized behind his back, but when he actually meets, everyone gets along harmoniously.
Including the black-bearded Zhendan elder, he was no longer as angry as before, his face was as usual, and he said "Master Lu" when he greeted him.
Lu Changan did not see the familiar Zhang Tieshan and Zhao Tan'er.
Blackbeard Zhendan elder's surname is Miao. Before Lu Changan left, he was still at the peak of foundation building and had performed meritorious service on the battlefield. He was a newly promoted elder and had never interacted with him before.
"Master Lu came to Jinyun Valley again after a hundred years. What do you want to do?"
Elder Miao asked straight to the point.
"As the elder of Jinyun Valley's Keqing, Lu will naturally return to the sect and serve the sect!"
Lu Changan spoke righteously and strictly.
Several real people present had stunned expressions, and their faces were faintly twitching.
It's unbelievable that this person's tone is so natural.
Lu Changan's choice to return to Jinyun Valley was naturally the result of careful consideration.
When he returned to the Daoist Alliance, he did three things:
First, obtain Taiyin Jade Liquid.
Second, resolve the hidden dangers of external repairs related to Tinghai Pavilion.
Third, in the midst of war and subversion, they seek opportunities to have a baby.
The above three things will either make people jealous or have certain risks.
Except for the first thing, the next two cannot be achieved overnight.
Lu Changan needs a safe and reliable base.
Moreover, there must be a training center with a third-level high-grade spiritual vein, so that the training cannot fall behind.
In this way, Jinyun Valley is naturally the best choice.
It's relatively safe to practice in Jinyun Valley. With the help of the sect's power and formation, as well as your own strength, you don't have to worry about a sneak attack by the Nascent Soul monster.
Although it may bring trouble to Jinyun Valley.
But Lu Changan has the aura of luck blessing and is a lucky star, so there is no big problem.
"Ahem! Master Lu, you are no longer a monk in Jinyun Valley. This matter still needs to be reported to Master Zhang. However, Master Zhang is practicing his magical powers in seclusion."
Elder Miao coughed lightly and reminded him tactfully.
"Headmaster Zhang, did you ever explicitly ask Lu to be removed from Jinyun Valley?"
"That...not really."
Elder Miao was startled for a moment.
"Alas, you masters don't understand the truth. In fact, Lu has never really left Jinyun Valley in these years. Instead, he was entrusted by the great elder and Master Zhang to perform a special task..."
Lu Changan sighed bitterly, looking very troubled.
"Now that the mission is completed, Lu returns to the mountain gate."
"Is this really happening?"
Elder Miao and others opened their eyes wide and looked strange, naturally they did not believe this nonsense.
What kind of mission requires traveling for hundreds of years?
"The Great Elder has passed away. We can only wait for Headmaster Zhang to come out of seclusion before making a decision..."
Elder Miao prevaricated.
"It's true!"
Suddenly, a majestic and upright voice came from the main peak in the center of Jinyun Valley.
A majestic and awe-inspiring aura rose up, and the spiritual pressure belonging to the major cultivation of alchemy was superior to that of many real people in the mountain gate.
I saw a golden escaping light like an auspicious dragon, carrying the contemporary head cultivator of Jinyun Valley, flying out of the mountain gate through the air.
"I've met Master Zhang."
The Master Jiedan and the disciples guarding the mountain who were present looked respectful and bowed in salute.