I'm in Shrouding the Heavens Practicing Eternal Life

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Eastern Wilderness, Jiang Family.

Within a pure land, fallen petals danced in the air. An ancient tree, ten thousand years old, was shedding a shower of pink blossoms as Jiang Taixu, clad in white, played the qin.

The music expounded the Dao, and the pampered exotic birds listened on the branches, completely captivated, their eyes displaying human-like expressions.

“Divine King Ancestor, the Four Great Dynasties have widely distributed invitations. Shall we attend?”

Jiang Taixu stopped playing, and the birds fluttered away.

“No need to heed them.”

“Regarding the Sun-Moon Dynasty, should we assist them or…”

The current head of the Jiang family continued to inquire. After all, Jiang Taixu was the current pillar of the Jiang family. Even as the family head, all major decisions required Jiang Taixu's approval.

“The Four Great Dynasties are no match for Jiang Li. Even if they possess Emperor Weapons, none can wield them to create a deterrent. Their so-called alliance is nothing but a joke.”

Jiang Taixu’s words made the Jiang family head wonder about the Divine King Ancestor’s intentions. Was he suggesting they aid the Sun-Moon Dynasty?

Their Jiang family, because of the Divine King Ancestor's good relationship with Jiang Li, had always maintained close cooperation with the former Yaoguang, now the Sun-Moon Dynasty.

Although their Jiang family's status would decline if the Sun-Moon Dynasty unified the Northern Dipper Territory, it wouldn't be entirely unacceptable.

What was most unacceptable, of course, were the Four Great Dynasties of Central Province. Their dynasties would no longer be able to exist and would have to be converted into Holy Lands.

So, did the Divine King Ancestor's words mean that they should join Jiang Li's side sooner rather than later?

Jiang Taixu recalled the scene when he asked Jiang Li about this matter.

After receiving the news that the Sun-Moon Dynasty had issued an ultimatum to the Jiuli Dynasty, Jiang Taixu naturally spoke with Jiang Li. After all, the Great Luo Realm was so convenient; the two could chat without meeting.

Jiang Li simply said, “The future battle for the Immortal Path will erupt in the Northern Dipper Territory. I must prepare early. When the deadline approaches, all living beings will be evacuated from this battlefield.”

So, was this just a preliminary clearing of the field?

Jiang Taixu understood Jiang Li’s meaning. Compared to the Dark Unrest more than two hundred years later, the petty squabbles over interests by the Four Great Dynasties on the Northern Dipper Star were truly insignificant.

Therefore, Jiang Taixu would naturally not favor the Four Great Dynasties, speaking any nonsense about the peaceful coexistence of the great Supreme Dao forces.

If Jiang Li wanted to unify the Northern Dipper Territory, then let him do it. He was confident, because Jiang Taixu said he could help, but Jiang Li refused his kindness.

This indicated that Jiang Li had great confidence. The Four Great Dynasties probably couldn't stir up any trouble.

“Then how many disciples should our Jiang family send to join the Sun-Moon Dynasty?” the Jiang family head asked again.

“Those willing to gain experience may go, no requirements.”

The resources that the Sun-Moon Dynasty could provide were quite abundant. Even for the Jiang family disciples, apart from the few branches that controlled power and wealth, most Jiang family disciples were not wealthy. The Sun-Moon Dynasty's conditions were very attractive to them.

“Yes.”

Jiang Taixu gently stroked the qin strings, his gaze sweeping across the Jiang family’s sacred land, displaying utter tenderness.

“I will ask Jiang Li to take care of the Jiang family. From now on, you must all fend for yourselves.”

The Jiang family head was greatly shaken. “Divine King Ancestor… are you leaving?”

Jiang Taixu slowly rose. His original refinement transformed into soaring ambition as he stood. “Even if the gap is as vast as the sea, one must still contend for the Emperor Road. I will walk my own path, tempering myself.”

The Divine King Ancestor was, after all, going to embark on the Starry Sky Emperor Road.

Indeed, the Jiang family head thought with a wry smile.

The pressure on the current Northern Dipper Star was truly immense. Jiang Li and Xiao Yan, these two geniuses, were like two great mountains standing in the way, causing despair. No one could even conceive of surpassing them, only look up to them in awe.

But Jiang Taixu still had fighting spirit, hoping to temper himself beyond his limits on the Starry Sky Road. This was a good thing.

“What?” The Jiang family head suddenly exclaimed, clearly having learned some news.

The Jiang family’s sacred land did not prohibit the Great Luo Realm network. Someone must have told him something in the Great Luo Realm.

“Divine King Ancestor, there’s new news, sent by the Jade Pool. Please take a look!”

Jiang Taixu also received a message from the family head. After reading it, he was first surprised, then a hint of a smile appeared on his lips.

“So that’s it. A starry altar forged from Chaos, accommodating myriad Daos, bombarding the Immortal Path.”

No wonder Jiang Li didn’t need his help. With a Chaos Body star, Jiang Li was virtually invincible on the Northern Dipper Star. Unless the Supreme Beings of the forbidden zones emerged, no one could do anything to him.

… …

Ji Family.

“A Chaos Body?”

Ji Zi murmured slightly after seeing the news circulating from the Jade Pool.

Even if the Sun-Moon Dynasty wanted to unify the Northern Dipper Territory, they were discussing how to obtain greater benefits from it, unlike other forces who were repulsed. After all, some of their Ji family’s talented disciples had learned many secret Dao techniques from the Sun-Moon Dynasty, and there were even marriage ties.

“You decide,”

Ji Zi said. His expression was relaxed at this moment, which was rare these days. “After the Jade Pool's succession ceremony, I will embark on the Starry Sky Road.”

“Little Ancestor, isn’t it too early?”

“Yes, you have only just severed the Dao.”

“It’s better to consolidate your realm for some time.”

The other members of the Ji family all advised.

“My mind is made up, you need not persuade me further.” Ji Zi's words were firm and sonorous. Then, he looked at Ji Haoyue. “Our Ji family has never been weaker than others. You must personally eliminate the enemy from the Fire Lin Cave.”

Ji Haoyue nodded heavily. “I will.”

He would not forget the humiliation that Fire Qilinzi had brought him, and he would repay it all in the future!

Soon, the Great Luo Realm became lively.

Because the news from the Jade Pool shocked the entire cultivation world, involving ancient secrets.

“What? The Northern Dipper Star was actually cast from a Great Completion Chaos Body?”

“The Great Completion Chaos Body was besieged by the Nine Heavenly Sovereigns and still managed to kill one of them?”

“Jiang Li can borrow the power of the Northern Dipper Star to transform into a Great Completion Chaos Body and shatter Emperor Weapons?”

The more the news spread, the more outrageous it became, with a new version every few moments.

Later, the claim that Jiang Li was the reincarnation of the Great Completion Chaos Body who was killed in the past and whose body was cast into the Northern Dipper Star even emerged and spread widely.

It wasn't that everyone was gullible, but Jiang Li's cultivation speed was too outrageous. How many years had it been? Not even twenty years, and his cultivation was already a Saint King.

There had never been such a perverted cultivator like him throughout history. His cultivation speed was simply like riding a rocket. Therefore, if it was said that he was the reincarnation of a Great Completion Chaos Body, everyone would really believe it to some extent, because they subconsciously denied the fact that an ordinary cultivator could cultivate so quickly.

After unifying the Southern Ridge, the Sun-Moon Dynasty's military advance did not stop. They were simultaneously expanding construction and recruiting soldiers.

At the same time, some of the Western Desert Guardian Monk Soldiers' combat power was also drawn out. The Eastern Wilderness Ji family and Jiang family also joined the Sun-Moon Dynasty, each sending out experts. Other forces affiliated with these two Ancient Families also followed.

The Four Great Dynasties felt somewhat breathless.

They knew the Ji and Jiang families had a good relationship with the Sun-Moon Dynasty, but not to the extent of sharing the same pants!

Just because the Sun-Moon Dynasty wants to unify the Big Dipper, you go up to lick their boots?

He says the Big Dipper is made of Chaos Body, and you believe he can borrow the power of the Big Dipper?

Regardless of what others believe, the Four Great Dynasties didn't.

But the reality is that the Sun-Moon Dynasty has now gathered the strength of the Ji family, Jiang family, Source Heaven Sect, Western Desert, and Southern Territory, with six extreme Dao forces alone.

Among them, the Jade Pool didn't send anyone to join the Sun-Moon Dynasty's expeditionary army, but even subtracting one force is just a drop in the bucket for the Four Great Dynasties, the power that the Sun-Moon Dynasty now possesses is too terrifying.

Moreover, besides Jiang Li as their leader, they also have Dongfang Taiyi and the Great Peacock Ming King, two super powerhouses among the Great Saints, who have recently appeared.

The information they gathered indicates that the Mahākāśyapa Ancient Buddha, a Great Saint, hasn't descended from Mount Sumeru, which seems to be a piece of good news amidst the bad.

"Everyone, the Sun-Moon Dynasty has been mobilizing troops and dispatching generals during this period, with domain gates constantly shuttling and warships blotting out the sky. Should we fight or make peace? We should make a decision as soon as possible. I believe it's not advisable to rashly start a war."

The Great Xia Dynasty Lord said, his words carrying a hint of seeking peace.

"What do you mean by rashly starting a war? Is it what we want? Your Great Xia has always cooperated with the Jade Radiance Holy Land and has a good relationship with the Western Desert. Now that you see Jiang Li's power is strong, you want to hand over the foundation of your ancestors to others?"

The Divine Province Dynasty Lord said angrily.

"Fellow Daoist, you can't say that."

The Great Xia Dynasty Lord's temper wasn't particularly good either, and he retorted directly after being spoken to like that, "Now, within the Sun-Moon Dynasty, the Western Desert and Southern Territory, as well as the various Holy Lands of the Eastern Wilderness, are like countries within a country, not much different from before. If anything, they are living even better."

"Humph, that's only temporary. Once he swallows up everyone, he will suppress them one by one."

"What you say isn't without reason, but what do we have to fight the Sun-Moon Dynasty with now? Our spies in the Eastern Wilderness, Southern Territory, and Western Desert, monitoring the movements of the Sun-Moon Dynasty, what's the fastest way to transmit information back? What are you using now to receive messages?"

The Great Xia Dynasty Lord's question made the faces of the other Dynasty Lords turn extremely ugly.

Because the way they were currently gathering intelligence on the Sun-Moon Dynasty and transmitting messages was actually through the Great Firmament Realm!

It wasn't because of anything else, mainly because it was 'economical' and 'fast'.

The speed goes without saying, the delay is at the millisecond level.

As for economy, it means that transmitting messages through the Great Firmament Realm can save a large amount of money for cross-domain transmission, especially now that their spies are gathering intelligence in other domains, which are the Sun-Moon Dynasty's sphere of influence. No sect would lend their domain gate to them for transmission, and they need to set it up temporarily, which is quite expensive.

You must know that even for Holy Land great sects, they generally only have one or two domain gates, because setting one up is very costly.

Only the Big Dipper's number one wealthy family, the Sun-Moon Dynasty, has the money to set up domain gates everywhere. Their technology is very unique and saves costs.

If a war breaks out, they're even using other people's communication network, can this even be called a war?

The Sun-Moon Dynasty's war strength is crushing the Four Great Dynasties. Originally, they thought the Sun-Moon Dynasty shouldn't pose too much of a threat to them. As long as they stick together and rope in more people, they could dispel the Sun-Moon Dynasty's ambitions.

But in the blink of an eye, the Ji family, Jiang family, Source Heaven Sect, and Jade Pool all stood on the Sun-Moon Dynasty's side, and they became the minority!

Truly, the world is unpredictable.

Being choked by the Great Xia Dynasty Lord, the three Dynasty Lords happened to receive a message from the Great Firmament Realm.

One prompt.

They didn't want to look, having just been ridiculed by the Great Xia Dynasty Lord.

Two prompts.

Could there be some important news?

Three prompts.

Not good, could it be the Sun-Moon Dynasty attacking!

They quickly connected their divine sense to the Great Firmament Realm to check the message.

But upon seeing it, their lungs almost exploded with anger.

Because the Great Xia Dynasty Lord sent them three smiling faces in a row!

I'll be damned!

Do you want to test the sharpness of my sword!

The Guhua Dynasty Lord suddenly calmed down amidst his anger.

Yes, they really had no chance of winning against the Sun-Moon Dynasty, which had the Great Firmament Realm, numerous logistical supports, the alliance of many extreme Dao forces, Great Saints, and a satellite system.

And now, the Great Xia Dynasty, after knowing that the Ji family, Jiang family, Source Heaven Sect, and Jade Pool had all joined the Sun-Moon Dynasty, also had the intention of surrendering, after all, they used to have a very good relationship with the Jade Radiance Holy Land.

If the Great Xia Dynasty withdraws, then their alliance is basically destined to lose, because the Four Great Dynasties currently only have three Emperor Weapons. The Nine Li Chart of the Nine Li Dynasty was abducted by that dead fatty named Duan De, and they still haven't found it back.

If the Great Xia Dynasty leaves with the Taihuang Sword, then their strength will be completely insufficient.

And their Guhua Dynasty actually has a very deep relationship with the Jiang family, if they stand on the opposite side at this time, it's not impossible.

Hmm… perhaps they can consider this path first?

Boom!

Just as the Guhua Dynasty Lord was thinking, a muffled sound suddenly came from the sky.

Swish—

The sky shattered like a mirror, a huge wormhole suddenly appeared, and then, warships sailed out from it one after another, each warship as huge as a mountain range.

Near the warships, there were many points of light.

Those points of light were chariots and magical treasures, cultivators driving them, emitting different divine power lights that wrapped them, like colorful jade, the divine power condensed as if it were real, one could imagine that their defensive power must not be weak either.

"They're here!"

"Quickly activate the domain gate!"

"Immediately teleport the army over!"

Three domain gates glowed, constructing three void doors, and the armies of the other three Great Dynasties quickly teleported to the Nine Li Dynasty through the domain gates.

It's just that after the armies of the three Great Dynasties teleported over, they faced a powerful pressure that almost made them kneel.

Hundreds of warships blotted out the sky, each one making people tremble, the heavy aura of a Saint making people breathless, even the Four Great Dynasty Lords were the same, because they weren't Saints either, they hadn't even severed the Dao.

Saint Weapon!

Hundreds of them!

And the size of each one was extremely huge!

Just this scene alone made the armies gathered by the Four Great Dynasties lose all fighting spirit, how could they fight this?

Clang!

The Taihuang Sword appeared, this extreme Dao weapon with a sword body like a wild dragon immediately cut open the pressure that was falling like the sky, easing the pressure on the Four Great Dynasties' armies.

But in the sky, on the foremost warship, a wooden board appeared, with a human-shaped imprint on it.

Jiang Li's voice came from the sky.

"I discovered the coffin of the Taihuang in his later years, and came specifically to inform the Daoists of Great Xia about this matter."

"What?"

Buzz!

The Taihuang Sword instantly restrained its killing intent.