Longevity Begins With Gu Refining

Chapter 158: Subduing Dragons and Elephants

There was a huge difference between cultivators marching and mortals marching. Especially for Foundation Establishment, cultivators almost didn't need to carry rations at all.

Perhaps Qi Refinement Realm cultivators still needed to carry some rations and weapons, but for Foundation Establishment, these were not necessary.

They could go three days without eating or drinking, and they wouldn't show too much fatigue.

Foundation Establishment marching was eight hundred miles a day. With such a long distance, just the monsters they met along the way were enough to fill their stomachs.

Chen Qing sat cross-legged on a chariot made of Spirit Wood, and the ones carrying him were four Foundation Establishment evil spirits.

In the middle of the group, six hundred cultivators and sixty to seventy evil spirits flew across the sky like a cloud, but also like a flock of birds.

Chen Qing sat on the chariot and cultivated, while sensing the entire land. Once he found any elixirs, he would send his evil spirits to retrieve them.

Along the way, almost all of the spirit herbs and precious medicines were collected into his bag.

A large number of cultivators followed Chen Qing, either stepping on clouds or riding on flying swords.

The momentum was extremely great, and many cultivators felt a sense of pride in their hearts at this moment.

Such a powerful group could easily flatten the previous Wu Country.

Looking at the chariot carried by the four evil spirits, everyone felt more and more reverence in their hearts.

While marching, Su Yi brought people back and forth in the group. He was investigating these Foundation Establishment Gu worms.

He had to adjust the strength path Foundation Establishment Cultivators with powerful physical bodies to the front of the group, and the Foundation Establishment Cultivators who were good at flying swords to the middle of the group.

At the back were the cultivators who had great strength, good physical bodies, and were good at archery.

There were very few battles between Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and Su Yi could only rely on his original battle experience to make some arrangements.

After some adjustments, almost all the sword cultivators were around Chen Qing, and at the front were some tall strength path cultivators.

Chen Qing personally held the line to prevent chaos when his subordinates were reorganized.

Zhang Can, on the other hand, was sent out by him to go ahead and spy on the Dragon-Elephant Division's intelligence.

Those who could cultivate to Foundation Establishment Cultivators were not ordinary people. After discovering that Chen Qing was marching towards Fire Country, he instantly guessed a lot.

"This is because we don't have enough troops and have to go to Fire Country to expand the group."

"It seems that Lord Wei has a big plan. I'm afraid he's not just thinking about defeating Yan Shiying."

"This is to prepare for the future invasion of the Death Realm."

In less than three days, Zhang Can returned, and he even brought a young man with him.

When the young man saw such a large scale army, he was also shocked. He did not know why such a large army of Foundation Establishment cultivators would appear within the borders of the Fire Country.

In the past, he wouldn't even have dared to think about such a thing.

Chen Qing contracted with Fei Shuang and glanced at the frosty sword-light in his hand. "This sword is not bad."

"I can suppress them and hunt for treasures, allowing my Gu worms to advance."

Zhang Can returned and first paid his respects to Chen Qing. "Guard Master, I have already investigated the situation of the Dragon-Elephant Tribe."

Hearing this, Chen Qing asked, "How many troops do they have in their headquarters?"

Zhang Can said, "The Dragon-Elephant Tribe also seems to want to conquer the world, it's just that they're too slow."

"Right now, almost half of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators are fighting in the outside world. There are only about eighty Foundation Establishment Cultivators left in the clan!"

Chen Qing nodded slightly. "If that's the case, we can take him down easily."

Zhang Can then said, "I have also brought back a person for Guard Master. He is the former Young Lord of the Dragon-Elephant Tribe."

When the young man came forward, Chen Qing looked at him carefully. He was just a fifteen to sixteen year old youth and his cultivation was only at the peak of the Qi Refinement Realm.

When the youth saw Chen Qing, he went forward and bowed respectfully, "Lu Sheng Xiang pays his respects to Guard Master!"

Chen Qing raised his hand and said, "Stand up and speak."

"You are the Dragon-Elephant Tribe's Young Lord, why are you wandering outside?"

Lu Sheng Xiang said angrily, "My concubine-born Elder Brother relied on his Foundation Establishment Cultivation and sent people to assassinate me, preventing me from returning. He then framed the surrounding tribes!"

"While I was not around, he seized the authority of the tribe in the name of avenging me!"

"This scoundrel must have heard about Yan Shiying and wanted to imitate her!"

"Fortunately, I heard the news of Lord Guard Master's army passing through the border and specially came to seek help!"

Chen Qing glanced at Ma Yuan and saw Ma Yuan nodding slightly. Only then did he know that this was the work of the Extreme Light Sect and he no longer suspected anything.

"I came to the Fire Country only to pass by the Ten Thousand Years Mountain to pay my respects to the statue of God Miao. I am afraid it is not good for me to interfere in the internal affairs of your tribe."

Lu Sheng Xiang knew that Chen Qing was negotiating terms and lowered his head, saying, "If Lord Guard can help me regain power, I will make all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the tribe follow my Lord!"

"The tribe's Spirit Gu is at my Lord's disposal!"

He was all alone now and if Chen Qing was not willing to help him, in the Fire Country, he would not be able to call out to the heavens and the earth.

Hence, he did not hesitate when he offered the price and could only offer a price that would satisfy Chen Qing.

Chen Qing then showed a satisfied expression, "I see that your cultivation is not high. You can drive the chariot for me. When you reach the Foundation Establishment Stage, you can join my Li Army Guards."

Chen Qing turned his head, "How far are we from the Dragon-Elephant Tribe?"

Su Yi cupped his hands and said, "One thousand two hundred miles!"

Chen Qing immediately ordered, "Pass down the order, attack day and night. We must reach the Dragon-Elephant Tribe tonight and catch them off guard!"

Hearing this, Lu Sheng Xiang was overjoyed. He sat on the platform in front of the chariot, ready to wait for the army to set off.

Leading the army, Chen Qing rushed all the way. Not long after night fell, Chen Qing saw a majestic mountain in front of him from afar.

Such a large army naturally could not be hidden from the people of the Dragon-Elephant Tribe. The army had just arrived when more than ten Foundation Establishment Cultivators flew out from the mountain.

The person in the lead looked seventy percent similar to Lu Sheng Xiang.

Lu Sheng Long shouted, "Who are you? How dare you cause trouble in my Dragon-Elephant Tribe?"

Chen Qing stepped down from the chariot and slowly walked to the front of the army. Lu Sheng Xiang followed behind him.

Chen Qing shouted, "Lu Sheng Long, your matter has been exposed. Look who this is!"

Lu Sheng Xiang walked out from behind Chen Qing. The faces of the Dragon-Elephant Tribe's Foundation Establishment Cultivators behind Lu Sheng Long changed, "Lu Sheng Long, didn't you say that the Young Lord was killed by the surrounding tribes?"

"Young Lord!"

"Lu Sheng Long!"

Lu Sheng Xiang shouted, "Big Brother, you and I are brothers. I never thought that you would kill me!"

This damned Lu Sheng Long. After Lu Sheng Xiang left for so long, he still could not completely subdue the Dragon-Elephant Tribe!

He originally thought that Lu Sheng Long could control the Dragon-Elephant Tribe and have a great battle with him.

Firstly, he could train his troops.

Secondly, he could weaken the Dragon-Elephant Tribe's strength so that it would be easier to control them.

Chen Qing looked at the scene in front of him and knew that things were not good.

No wonder Lu Sheng Xiang asked for such a high price. It turned out that Lu Sheng Long only had good skills, but did not win the hearts of the people.

If Lu Sheng Long died, the entire Dragon-Elephant Tribe would definitely return to Lu Sheng Xiang's hands.

If there was a general under his command who had close to two hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivators, it would not be good news for him.

The Foundation Establishment Cultivators in his own tribe only had sixty to seventy evil spirits!

It seemed that Lu Sheng Long could not be killed.

He had to keep them to restrain Lu Sheng Xiang.

Chen Qing took a step forward, "I'm a person who cherishes talents. Lu Shenglong, you're also in the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. If you survive three moves from me, I'll spare your life!"

Lu Shenglong, who was close to despair, suddenly saw a glimmer of hope.

With six hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivators and Lu Shengxiang on the other side, most of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the Dragon-Elephant Division would not listen to his orders.

To him, this was a dead end.

Lu Shenglong said, "Alright, let's do it!"

In order to prevent others from saying anything, Chen Qing executed the Lawful Embodiment of Heaven and Earth. He raised his hand and executed the Dragon-Catcher Hand, which was executed to perfection, towards Lu Shenglong!

Lu Shenglong raised the long spear in his hand. The spear carried a series of dragon roars as it went towards Chen Qing's big hand.

Boom!

Under the slap, Lu Shenglong was sent flying. The entire ground sunk three feet because of Chen Qing's slap.

Chen Qing's eyes turned slightly. This Lu Shenglong held back and did not use his full strength!

According to Zhang Can's information, this person should only be slightly weaker than him and Zhang Can.

He was even slightly stronger than Zhang Jianfeng.

At this moment, Lu Shenglong was bleeding all over. Obviously, he did not use his full strength.

Is he trying to boost my power?

At the same time, he should also be trying to make me more miserable so that Lu Shengxiang would have nothing to say.

This person is so calculating. He actually saw through my thoughts at a glance!

Not bad, at least he can be used!

Chen Qing did not hesitate and slapped Lu Shenglong with the Dragon-Catcher Hand again!

Lu Shenglong waved the long spear. Instantly, a dragon shadow flew out and blasted towards Chen Qing's big hand!

The big hand shattered the dragon shadow and slapped Lu Shenglong's body again, causing him to be dripping with blood.

Chen Qing slapped again, causing the ground to sink three feet. The surrounding people could hear the sound of Lu Shenglong's bones breaking.

This time, Chen Qing held back a little, making Lu Shenglong look miserable.

After the three slaps, Chen Qing stopped.

Lu Shenglong struggled to get up, "Three moves have passed."

Chen Qing said, "You have some ability. Join the Li Army and fight for me for thirty years to redeem your sins!"

Lu Shenglong let out a long breath and cupped his hands. "Many thanks for Your Excellency's grace of not killing me!"

When Lu Shengxiang saw that Lu Shenglong was not dead, he naturally felt indignant in his heart. However, since Chen Qing had made the arrangements, he could not say anything.

After all, Lu Shenglong had been taken away by Chen Qing. Within the next thirty years, Chen Qing would not be able to compete with him for power in the Dragon-elephant Tribe.

Seeing that the matter had been resolved, Chen Qing ordered, "Enter the Dragon-Elephant Division and rest for a day. Tomorrow, we will continue on to the Ten Thousand Years Mountain."

Under Lu Shengxiang's lead, Chen Qing stepped into the Dracoelephant Division. One had to admit that the mountain where the Dracoelephant Division resided was majestic and imposing.

Even if Chen Qing used the Lawful Embodiment of Heaven and Earth, it would not be easy for him to lift this huge mountain.

Not long after he entered the main hall of the Dragon Elephant Division, Lu Shengxiang came to request an audience with three jade bottles.

Chen Qing picked up one of the jade bottles and could clearly see the information of the Gu worms inside.

The three were all spirit grade dragon elephant Gu, but their quality was different.

Spirit grade Gu were indeed precious, even a large tribe like dragon elephant tribe only had three of them.

Chen Qing was not worried that Lu Shengxiang would deceive him. The reason was simple.

Lu Shenglong was still alive, as long as Lu Shenglong said that dragon elephant tribe had more than three dragon elephant Gu, Chen Qing would definitely ignore Lu Shengxiang.

Lu Shengxiang would definitely not dare to take this risk, thus he had to take them all out.

This was also the reason why Chen Qing kept Lu Shenglong.

Chen Qing took a look at them and his gaze landed on the highest quality dragon elephant Gu.

[Spirit grade strength Gu — Dragon elephant]

Quality: Transformation butterfly rank two

Lifespan: 54/360

Effect: The strength of one dragon nine elephants

[Characteristics]: Possesses the might of a dragon elephant

Growth requirement: Foundation establishment demon elephant tusks

Growth progress: 42/100

Advancement requirement: Rank nine, one set of dragon bones, three drops of dragon tears, one pair of mystic gate demon elephant tusks

The description of strength path Gu worms had always been simple and clear, just the strength of one dragon nine elephants was enough to make Chen Qing extremely excited.

With this strength Gu, his Lawful Embodiment of Heaven and Earth would have an even greater advancement!

Adding on the increase in strength brought by the earth walker, his entire strength would completely transform!

After forming a contract with this dragon elephant Gu, even Zhang Can would find it hard to be his opponent.

This was the most suitable Gu worm for him!

Taking out two jade bottles and keeping the lowest quality dragon elephant Gu, Chen Qing said: "I will only take two dragon elephant Gu, you can keep the remaining one for yourself."

"This can be considered my compensation for not killing Lu Shenglong."

"But you don't need to worry, he has followed me for thirty years, he might not return to dragon elephant tribe in the future."

Lu Shengxiang heard this and felt much better in his heart. "Many thanks, Guard Leader."

After letting Lu Shengxiang leave, Chen Qing asked Su Yi to carry Lu Shenglong over. When only Lu Shenglong and Chen Qing were left in the hall, Chen Qing said: "How is your conquest of the surrounding tribes going these days?"

Lu Shenglong said: "I have almost completely subdued the surrounding eight tribes."

Chen Qing said: "Recuperate well, I will leave behind a hundred people for you to completely subdue these tribes."

"After subduing them, bring them to find me."

"Dragon elephant tribe, those who are willing to follow you, I will let them follow you and not pursue their crimes."

"Thirty years is enough for us to return from the death realm."

"Think about what you want to do."

Lu Shenglong thought about it and immediately understood that Chen Qing wanted to use him to suppress Lu Shengxiang.

It would depend on his ability to subdue how many foundation establishment cultivators he could subdue from these eight tribes.

Lu Shenglong struggled to get up from the bed: "This subordinate will definitely bring back at least two hundred foundation establishment cultivators!"

Hearing this number, Chen Qing laughed heartily: "Very good, you may leave and recuperate well."

Dragon elephant tribe was not like the large tribes of Wu country. The large tribes of Wu country were afraid of Yan Shiying and had no choice but to follow him.

Dragon elephant tribe's strength was well preserved, it was better to have some backup plans.

Sitting alone in the hall, Chen Qing could not help but feel a little tired.

How difficult was it to become a king?

Fortunately, he had finally taken the first step.

"Send my orders, let Zhang Can, Yan Bailiang, Lu Shengxiang lead two hundred foundation establishment cultivators each and invite the large tribes we meet on the way south to pay respects to God Miao's statue!"

"Those who do not respect God Miao will be punished as not respecting God Miao, kill without mercy!"

(End of this chapter)