Chapter 359: Making money at the grand ceremony
Dayu Kingdom, the central imperial city.
In the empty and dense Yulong Palace, several figures gathered.
Sitting on the dragon chair is a man in a dragon robe who has a vast heaven and is calm and powerful. The purple and gold patterned dragon robe he wears is similar to the [Gun Dragon Robe], one of the most precious dragon artifacts in the Nine-Five-Year Plan of the Great Jin Dynasty. .
It is rumored that the ancestors of the Dayu royal family were a family of princes who migrated from Fenghua Continent and the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty ten thousand years ago. The founder at that time was the Yuanying Great Monk, who created the huge Dayu Kingdom.
The current Daewoo plate is less than half of its peak size.
"Your Majesty, the birth of the fourth-level rat king has disrupted the original plan of my royal family and caused many variables. The combat power of the Yunxia Sect's Three Yuan Yings has surpassed that of Dashan Mountain and most of the aristocratic families in this country."
“If the ‘Yunxia Shuangjun’ is given further opportunities in the ancient Youdian Palace, the road to naturalization will be long and arduous.”
On the seat below the dragon throne, one of the old men in ancient robes who was in the early stage of Nascent Soul stated in a low voice.
Emperor Yu’s face was calm and he thought for a moment:
"Master Xiang and his spiritual pet are not cultivated by the Yunxia Sect. As foreign guests, can you be sure to win over him?"
“It’s possible to go back to Emperor Yu and win over his people. But Zhenren Xiang has preconceptions, so this matter is not easy.”
“According to the information obtained by my concubine, Fairy Zixia, one of the two gentlemen of Yunxia, has been very kind to Xiang Dalong and has a good relationship with her.”
The respondent is a female cultivator in red dress, with a face as bright as a jade plate, bright and dignified.
“However, Zhenjun Yunlan seems to have a cold relationship with Zhenren Xiang. Maybe we can start from this point. Just like the differentiation between Yunxia Taoist couple back then..."
Hearing this, several people present smiled with unknown meaning.
It turns out that the relationship between the Yunxia Sect's true monarch and his Taoist couple was split and no longer harmonious at first, which was the result of the secret promotion of the royal family.
For this reason, master-level divination is used secretly to look for evidence.
One or two hundred years ago, the beloved senior brother of Zhenjun Zixia died in the demonic chaos in the Central Realm.
Although True Lord Yunlan was not the direct murderer, he secretly planned to make Fairy Zixia's beloved senior brother be devoured by demons, leaving no trace of his body.
Originally, Zhenjun Yunlan was very cautious in this matter, leaving no clues and providing proof of alibi.
Fairy Zixia found nothing unusual after investigation and was kept in the dark.
However, the royal family has great supernatural powers and uses its invisible hand to push it forward, allowing Zhenjun Zixia to learn the truth by chance.
At that time, Zixia Fairy, who had become the True Monarch of Yuanying, was heartbroken and her relationship with True Monarch Yunlan broke down.
Due to their seemingly incompatible nature, the two Taoists were unable to achieve the most powerful power of the successful alliance wall.
Otherwise, Yunxia Shuangjun's skills are from the same source, and they can jointly attack the two walls, and can compete with the ordinary Nascent Soul mid-stage.
“Yuan Jin, I heard that the rat demon can achieve transformation, did you have any help?”
Yuhuang’s voice was steady and his eyes turned to another seat.
There is no real person on the seat, but the shadow of a majestic young man in a python robe.
His eyes are like cold stars, and he has the sharpness of a sword unsheathed.
Young Guangying is none other than Jian Xiu Yuan Jin, a leader in the early Yuan Ying stage of Dayu Kingdom.
“Hui Yuhuang, this is indeed the case.”
Yu Yuanjin did not hide anything and later explained what happened that year.
At the Yuntian City Nascent Soul Trade Fair, under the recommendation of Fairy Zixia, Yu Yuanjin traded the [Thunder Bead] to Zhenren Xiang.
First of all, it was out of admiration for Fairy Zixia.
Secondly, the fourth-level Qingxuan wood that Xiang Zhenren took out is a precious spiritual wood used to create sword magic weapons, and a third-level mid-level puppet was also added.
In that transaction, Yu Yuanjin not only did not suffer a loss, but his relationship with Fairy Zixia also got closer.
Yu Yuanjin admires Fairy Zixia more than possessiveness.
In his mind, swordsmanship is number one.
However, the Dayu royal family really hopes that he will get closer to Fairy Zixia.
The most ideal situation is: True Lord Yunlan passes away early, allowing Yu Yuanjin and Fairy Zixia to become Taoist couples, subtly naturalizing the Yunxia Sect's Taoism.
“This is an opportunity.”
Yu Huang smiled brightly and did not pursue the established facts caused by Yu Wenjin.
Yu Yuanjin was an innate Taoist genius at the same time as Fairy Zixia, and they had known each other for a long time.
Now with the opportunity of [Transforming Thunder Beads], Yu Yuanjin has formed a good relationship with Zhenren Xiang and Lord Diyan.
“When the Yunxia Sect held a transformation ceremony in the Yuan and Jin Dynasties, you represented the royal family in the ceremony.”
Yuhuang ordered.
“The Yuan and Jin Dynasties took the order.”
Yu Yuanjin’s shadow on the seat bowed.
…
half year later.
Early in the morning, the inner hall of Qingluan Peak.
A vigorous half-demon rat man, wearing a purple-red robe, is eating the fourth-level soil Ganoderma lucidum in the jade box.
After the transformation, the rock rat's body and limbs gradually became anthropomorphic, and most of them maintained a half-human, half-demon form in the sect.
However, in private, and even when escaping, the Earth Rock Rat prefers to maintain the original form of the rat demon.
Lu Changan has no idea about this. The reason why monsters take form is because the human form is more closely related to the source of the avenue.
Some descendants of true spirits with strong bloodline, even if they don't like to transform, they still have great magic power.
“Alright, let’s join the celebration later. Watch more and talk less. Don’t fall into the trap of those Yuanying old monsters.”
Lu Changan came over and touched the small tuft of purple-gold hair on the head of the rock rat out of habit.
The fourth-level soil Ganoderma gnawed by the Earth Rock Rat, this treasure of heaven and earth, was a gift from True Lord Yunlan on the eve of the Transformation Ceremony.
The purple-red robe on his body was made by Zhenjun Zixia himself. It is made from fourth-grade silk, which is indestructible to water and fire and is very tough.
Lu Changan couldn't envy such generous treatment.
After all, Lord Diyan is now the holy beast of the Yunxia Sect, and his status is so high that even an elder from Keqing cannot match him.
The Earth Rock Rat's training dojo is in the underground palace on the outskirts of the fourth-order spiritual veins dozens of miles away. The tunnels dug can lead to Qingluan Peak.
Lu Changan understood the plan of the two true kings, but he was happy to see it come to fruition.
In this way, the Yunxia Sect can share part of the Earth Rock Rat's cultivation resources, and does not have to rely entirely on Lu Changan as its master.
…
Half an hour later.
The outer peak of the Transformation Ceremony gathered representatives from the Great Universe and many surrounding forces.
Zongzhu Hu is responsible for coordinating the transformation ceremony, welcoming and sending off.
Diyan Lord, as the protagonist of the ceremony, sits in the middle at the top, alongside the Yunxia Lords.
Lu Changan is sitting in the front row below, which is the normal treatment for the alchemy overhaul.
Although he is the master of Lord Diyan, he is the most powerful person in the world of immortality. The huge gap in realm makes him naturally inferior to others.
“Ancestor of the Xiao family of Dayu, come to celebrate—”
At this moment, a powerful Nascent Soul level mana and spiritual pressure approached from the sky outside the mountain gate.
The celebration of the transformation of a great demon is relatively rare in the world of immortality.
Hence, this grand ceremony aroused the curiosity of some Nascent Soul Lords, and many of them came to take a look.
Lu Changan and Di Yanshu joined the Yunxia Sect midway, so there was a possibility of being co-opted, which was also an important reason.
At this moment, several Nascent Soul monks have arrived at the Transformation Ceremony.
Just those Lu Changan knew were the Red Snake Lord from Dashan Mountain and the Music Master from Danmeng.
Snake Mountain, as a neighboring enemy of Yunxia Sect, it is not surprising that its supreme elders came to check out the truth.
To Lu Changan's surprise, the music master of the Alchemy Alliance came all the way to congratulate him.
If I remember correctly, after True Lord Yun Lan was attacked and injured, the relationship between the Yunxia Sect and Master Le Dan developed a rift.
“Xiang Zhenren, after being in Yuntian City for a while, I realized that you are not a creature in the pond.”
Alchemist Le had stern eyes and took the initiative to talk to Lu Changan with a smile.
More than ten years ago, at the Yuntian City Nascent Soul Trade Fair, Master Le once encouraged him and revealed his need for third-order high-grade puppets.
This meeting, Lu Changan discovered that Master Le intended to show good will to him and build a relationship. Although this Yue Master is old and not good at fighting, he likes to make connections and has good vision. Among his friends, there are many strong people in the Nascent Soul stage.
Because he is backed by the Alchemy Alliance and has a wide network of contacts, ordinary Yuanying monks do not dare to offend easily.
During the conversation, Master Yue looked at Lord Diyan sitting on the steps of the main hall, faintly showing affection and envy.
Master Le has been keen on collecting external means of protecting the Tao in the past hundred years, such as life-saving rare objects, fourth-level spiritual talismans, powerful puppets, etc., and at the same time paving the way for future generations.
Master Le has a third-level peak spiritual pet. As for the fourth-level demon king, you can’t get it just by having financial resources.
The birth and cultivation of fourth-level holy beasts are comparable to those of Yuanying monks, and even more uncontrollable. They usually appear in the ancient Yuanying sect.
After learning about Lu Changan's identity, the old Yuanying monsters present were more or less concerned, and some curious people also asked about it.
Becoming the master of the fourth-level holy beast and the circle of True Lord Yuanying is no longer an extravagant hope for Lu Changan, and he no longer needs introductions.
Lu Changan felt secretly happy, this was the circle he had dreamed of in his previous life.
For ordinary alchemy monks, planning the opportunity of Nascent Soul is indeed difficult and requires great fortune.
However, if you can enter the circle of the True Lord Yuanying and obtain the resources to advance to the Yuanying, the difficulty can be reduced by one dimension.
“The failure to recruit Xiang Zhenren back then was a huge loss to Dashan Mountain.”
Not far away, True Lord Red Snake looked regretful and sighed.
This Evil True Lord is as skinny as firewood, wearing a black cloak, and has narrow eyes. He has looked at Lord Diyan who has been promoted to the fourth level many times.
Lu Changan was wary that the Yuanying-level beast-controlling sect might have the means to forcibly enslave fourth-level monsters.
However, as a hostile force, it is normal to come to explore the reality of the Earth Rock Rat.
“This mutated earth rock rat contains rich earth evil energy, and its magical power is no less than that of the earth bloodline demon king. I don’t know the specific magical power of fighting..."
The Red Snake True Lord is an expert in controlling beasts. He just made a little distinction and had a rough assessment of Diyan Lord's level.
As a newly promoted Demon King, due to racial restraint, he is definitely no match for the Red Nether Snake King and is likely to be crushed.
…
“The Royal Family of Dayu, Lord Tianyuan Sword, and Princess Zhiwei are here to celebrate—”
On the afternoon of the Transformation Ceremony, heavyweight guests were welcomed.
Yunxia Shuangjun and Diyanjun stood up to greet them.
The Tian Yuan Sword Lord is Yu Yuan Jin, whose strength exceeds that of many Nascent Soul True Lords present.
More importantly, Yu Yuanjin is backed by the Dayu royal family and is the dominant force in this great country of cultivating immortals.
As far as Lu Changan knows, the Dayu royal family is a top-ranking overlord force in the entire Central Great Abyss, and is not weaker than the Beast King Valley at all.
There was more than one royal family in the middle Yuan Ying period. The founding ancestor was a prince from the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty in Fenghua Continent. He had extraordinary feet and profound knowledge.
Yu Yuanjin and Princess Zhiwei were arranged to sit in the front row by Sect Master Hu.
The old Yuanying monsters present all greeted him with polite greetings.
Yu Yuanjin’s eyes fell on Lu Changan, with a smile on his lips.
Lu Changan couldn't pretend to be deaf and dumb, not to mention the [Thunder Bead] traded from this person, which became the Earth Rock Rat and played an important role in transforming into Heavenly Thunder.
Due to the efforts of the Earth Rock Rat, the [Thunder Bead] was not seriously damaged by the thunder. After it is repaired in the future, Lu Changan will still have a chance to use it when he gives birth to a baby.
Lu Changan stood up and waved to the rock rat to come down.
One person and one mouse came to Yu Yuanjin’s table to express their gratitude.
The high-ranking monks around him couldn't help but be surprised when they saw this scene.
It’s not because of Yu Yuanjin.
All major forces have inquired about the relevant information about [Hua Lei Bead]. In the eyes of the outside world, the Earth Rock Rat Impact Transformation, with the support of True Lord Yunxia Sect, the overall conditions are pretty good.
Everyone was surprised by Lu Changan's waving action and Diyan Lord's obedient obedience.
"This transformed rat king has a docile temperament. I'm afraid Xiang Zhenren has raised him since he was a child. He is like a father and daughter. Even if his cultivation surpasses his master, he is still loyal..."
Seeing this scene, Lord Red Snake and Master Le couldn’t help but feel envious.
Especially the Red Snake Lord.
Although he is the Supreme Elder of Dashan Mountain and has the highest status, the Red Nether Snake King has deeper qualifications and stronger strength, so he may not necessarily obey his orders at certain times.
“Mr. Diyan, Mr. Xiang doesn’t need to be too polite. We don’t owe each other anything for the transaction back then. To be honest, the current result is beyond Yu’s expectation.”
Yu Yuanjin said bluntly with sharp eyes and a slight smile.
Lu Changan touched those cold star-like black eyes and felt a slight sting in his heart. The sense of threat brought by this person was far beyond that of ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators.
“Xiang Zhenren, sit down and talk.”
After Diyanjun returned to the high platform, Yu Yuanjin invited Lu Changan to sit next to him.
“This is a third-level quality puppet made by my niece, Princess Zhiwei. I cannot put it down.”
Hearing this, Lu Changan looked at the royal female cultivator wearing a transparent white gauze next to Yu Yuanjin.
Princess Zhiwei wears a long palace dress, has long straight black hair, and an elegant temperament, which can be said to be the beauty of the country. The white gauze on this woman's face cannot really cover her face, but instead brings a beautiful hazy feeling.
Lu Changan had to admit that since arriving in Daewoo, this girl was second only to Fairy Zixia in beauty and temperament.
“The little girl Zhiwei has met Elder Xiang.”
Princess Zhiwei lifted her palace skirt and bowed gently. With a clear and pleasant voice, her dark and bright eyes looked at the good-looking bald young man in front of her.
Next, Yu Yuanjin rarely spoke and only occasionally guided Princess Zhiwei to talk to Lu Changan.
This Princess Zhiwei is elegant and generous. Even when they meet for the first time, she can naturally chat with Lu Changan about everything from puppet spiritual pets, personal practice, to the anecdotes of Dayuan.
During the conversation, he also indirectly probed Lu Changan’s past history.
After the Earth Rock Rat was promoted and transformed, various forces began to explore the origin of Xiang Zhenren, but they did not have many clues. They only confirmed that he came from outside the Central Territory.
Lu Changan realized that Yu Yuanjin had the intention to bring himself and Princess Zhiwei together.
After chatting for a quarter of an hour, Lu Changan stood up and returned to his original position.
“How is this person?”
Yu Yuanjin closed his eyes and sent a message to ask the royal princess beside him.
"This person is talented in cultivation, and his conversation and knowledge are not bad. But his temperament is a bit earthy, and he is not the type that this princess likes."
Princess Zhiwei told the truth, Chuan Yin responded.
Yu Yuanjin’s curved eyebrows were as thick as paint, and he frowned slightly, “Is it possible that you claim to be from the royal family and look down on this person?”
Princess Zhiwei glanced at the Earth Rock Rat on the high platform, smiled and said, "If I include Lord Earth Rock, Zhiwei will be the one to climb higher."
Yu Yuanjin nodded and said, "Just understand! This is a good opportunity that I will give you."
…
The transformation ceremony lasts for several days.
Yunxia Sect has many guests coming and going, and every power representative or individual monk who wishes to congratulate will give a congratulatory gift.
Generally, the higher the cultivation level, the stronger the power behind the person and the richer the gifts.
However, most of these congratulators are from the Yunxia Sect's network and have had friendly contacts in the past.
According to the prior agreement, the two true monarchs promised that 30% of the gifts for the grand ceremony would belong to Lord Diyan.
Even if it is 30%, it is still a very considerable and huge resource.
In addition, the personal gifts given to Mr. Diyan privately by some guests are not included in this list.
For example, Master Le, in addition to regular gifts, also gave Earth Rock Rat a bottle of fourth-level elixir.
Including Princess Zhiwei, she entrusted Lu Changan with a basket of royal treasures and gave it to Lord Diyan.
The precious fruit from the Dayu royal family is rare in the world and is not of the Daqing or Dayuan variety at all. Lu Changan originally only planned to taste one, but ended up eating most of it.
Divided from the gifts, plus private gifts, the Earth Rock Rat made a lot of money from this transformation ceremony.
If this resource is only used for spiritual practice, it can last for many years.
But if it is to be used to create magic weapons and cultivate certain magical powers of monsters, it is hard to say.
In the past two days, I have not finished writing the preset plot.
Yesterday, my child was infected with influenza A. Today, my wife was infected and developed symptoms of coughing and discomfort.
Fortunately, Xiaodian sleeps in a separate room. There has been little contact in the past two days, so it will be okay for the time being.
(End of this chapter)