Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu

Moreover, it was very likely that the things Fu Luo needed were quite similar to what he himself needed.

In fact, similarities were fine, but if they were the same, then there would be fun to be had.

Those items appeared only once in a millennium, and Fu Luo had taken the ones from the past thousand years.

Was he supposed to find materials from two thousand years ago?

This would be much harder than finding materials from within a thousand years.

Because no one knew if these things still existed at all!

Thinking about this, Chen Qing immediately calmed his mind.

No rush, no rush.

He would wait until he couldn't beat that Ji Dang.

With the Dragon Sparrow Sword, it might not be impossible to give it a try.

It was time to establish the headquarters.

The next morning's meeting.

When everyone had gathered, Su Yi produced book after book, listing them one by one, "Lord Wei, as you can see, establishing our base in Lin Country is the best!"

"Lin Country has a vast network of underground tunnels which can be utilized to transport Jiu Li's resources throughout."

"Moreover, Lin Country is situated at the center of Jiu Li, making it possible to quell rebellions quickly through these tunnels."

"And, in Lin Country and Yan Country's prosperity, with Lord Wei stationed here, we will produce a large quantity of spiritual medicines within ten years."

Chen Qing nodded slightly and then said, "Hmm, not bad."

"General Xuan Cuo, what do you think?"

Su Yi was slightly disappointed.

If Chen Qing truly agreed, he wouldn't have asked Xuan Cuo.

Su Yi's comment about potential rebellions clearly demonstrated distrust in the capabilities of the six Generals Wei.

If there were rebellions, it was the Generals Wei's problem.

Xuan Cuo rose and said, "Manager Su indeed makes a valid point."

"But we must consider another fairly important issue."

"And that is Da Yan!"

"Our headquarters must be located in a country bordering Da Yan to learn of Da Yan's movements at the earliest."

"And to respond promptly!"

"Yan Shiyin ambushed Ji Dang, which already indicates we have gone to war with Ji Dang!"

"Moreover, most importantly, in Wu Country, we have a Cave Heaven Blessed Land, which can elevate each of your powers present here to a higher level!"

Chen Qing nodded slightly, "Then about the issue of rebellions, Shi Xintie, do you think, with the current number of General Wei's troops, you could suppress Jiu Li?"

Shi Xintie rose and said, "Currently, each General Wei commands eighty Dragon Cavalry, totaling four hundred soldiers."

"Plus, Lord Wei's significant move of Foundation Establishment to Wu Country, leaving only a few hundred in each country."

"Every country has sufficient troops, with Lord Wei stationed at the headquarters to deter the entirety of Jiu Li."

"Absolutely, no one dares to rebel!"

"Even if there are, they can't stir major waves."

"The Generals Wei will be able to suppress them easily!"

At this point, all the Generals Wei nodded slightly.

After pondering for a while, Chen Qing said, "I've made my decision; Wu Country is now stable, so relocate the headquarters to Xuan Bird Division!"

"Pass my orders, Qing Ran, and Su Yi to proceed to Jiuhe City, Xuan Bird Division, to construct and expand the city!"

"Expand to accommodate six thousand Foundation Establishment and fifty thousand Qi Refinement cultivators!"

"Apart from Shi Xintie, all other Generals Wei must immediately proceed to the countries they preside over, manage the place, and eliminate disobedience!"

"There are two major tasks while you suppress the six nations!"

"The first is to search, capture, and suppress Foundation Establishment Realm later-stage demons, and establish the Dragon Cavalry as quickly as possible!"

"The second is to cultivate spiritual medicine, seek treasured places to grow spiritual medicine, and enhance cultivation with full strength!"

Chen Qing paused, then continued, "Pass my command, without my permission, no one is allowed to break through to Ghost Face Realm through life sacrifice!"

"If anyone privately breaks through to Ghost Face Realm, beheaded upon discovery!"

"The entire tribe will be implicated!"

"Once a Ghost Gate is found, destroy it immediately!"

Although this command was strict, it didn't actually restrict Nanli's Foundation Establishments.

Before Chen Qing entered the Death Realm, Nanli Foundation Establishments entering it were basically waiting to die.

So why go to the Death Realm?

Apart from spies wanting to break through to the Ghost Face Realm to deliver messages.

Who else would breakthrough to the Death Realm, directly seeking death?

The orders had barely been issued for three days when news of Da Yan began spreading throughout many places in Nanli.

Ji Dang had already ordered that within Da Yan, including the Heavenly Master Mansion and Immortal Court, anyone breaking through to Ghost Face Realm would have their families executed.

Two almost identical orders made everyone feel an impending storm.

Everyone felt the current situation was different from the previous chaos and had turned into a high-pressure standoff.

With Yan Shiyin ambushing Ji Dang, the conflict between Da Yan and Nanli was out in the open.

This was clearly about the Great Sect vying for Heavenly Destiny.

Shi Xintie was tasked to deliver his secret letter to Wu Country, seeking Jiang Miaoxian and having him ponder beneath the Feather Transformation Immortal Tree.

After prolonged warfare, the current predicament had finally been stabilized.

Having gotten some respite, Chen Qing began gathering his subordinates, the evil spirits, to focus entirely on enhancing his physical body.

April 12, expansion of Jiuhe City was completed.

Chen Qing began relocating the headquarters to Jiuhe City.

Subsequently, Chen Qing ordered the transfer of the nation's treasured trees and spiritual medicine plants to Jiuhe City.

During the period of waiting for the relocation of these treasured trees and spiritual medicines, Chen Qing decided to personally travel through Jiu Li, inspecting the nine countries.

Firstly, his Lifebound Gu had Harmonized with Eighth-Transformation and was soon to undergo the Ninth Transformation.

He needed to travel thousands of miles and witness the death of all things.

Once his Lifebound Gu advanced, it would reach the King Grade.

His Lifebound Gu was already extraordinary and its advancement would undoubtedly lead to another metamorphosis in his power.

Secondly, he planned to traverse the nine countries in search of famous swords and practice the Guihai sword scripture.

Thirdly, he intended to explore the earth's secrets, discovering Cave Heaven Blessed Lands and hidden mysterious abodes, to possibly find more spirit Gu.

Even if they were of no use to him, they would certainly be useful to his subordinates.

Having spent a long time pondering below the Feather Transformation Immortal Tree, Ye Yuntian and Gongsun Xiu desperately needed more spirit Gu.

Regarding Chen Qing himself, his collection of Gu was not yet complete; he had no interest in pondering below the Feather Transformation Immortal Tree.

At least not until he contracted a Sumeru Gu, after which he would start his contemplation.

And his first destination was called Hidden Sword Mountain.

This was where an old friend originated.

In the heavy rain, a cyan horse-drawn carriage galloped between the mountains, pulled by two fiery red dragon horses.

Zuo Chuan held the vehicle in hand, steering the carriage in the direction of Hidden Sword Mountain.

Inside the carriage, Chen Qing kept reviewing the reports in his hand, giving his approval, and passing them to Ying Wugang beside him.

Ying Wugang quickly exited, delivering Chen Qing's new instructions to those who had been waiting from the Housekeeper Mansion.

To ensure Chen Qing's prestige, the carcasses of Ying Wugang and Zuo Chuan's dragon horses were locked onto Chen Qing's carriage.

Ying Wugang and Zuo Chuan had no objection to this.

On the contrary, they considered it an honor.

This signified that they were the Dragon Cavalry closest to Chen Qing.

Among the numerous Dragon Cavalry, it seemed like their status was the highest.

And in fact, it was.

Through the mountainous terrain, over a hundred dragon horses traversed effortlessly, surrounding Chen Qing's carriage as they marched quickly.

The cultivators riding the dragon horses were all working to familiarize themselves with their mounts as soon as possible.

Chen Qing slid open the carriage window and glanced outside, "Tell them there's no need to hurry."

Chen Qing's command was quickly passed down, and everyone slowed their pace, but the dragon horses' speed allowed them to far surpass ordinary cultivators traveling at full speed.

This was the result of assembling monsters from the nine countries, completing a hundred Dragon Cavalry.

To demonstrate Chen Qing's grandeur, naturally, they were the first to accompany him on this inspection tour.

Three days later, on May 3rd.

The Lord of Li Bingwei and the Divine Favored of Miao God arrived at the foot of Hidden Sword Mountain.

Around Hidden Sword Mountain lay several Sword Abysses crisscrossing each other, looking down from the edge one only saw darkness.

Chen Qing lifted the curtain and stepped out of the carriage, standing before a Sword Abyss, facing a vast expanse with black mist in the Sword Abyss.

From time to time, a surge of sword qi erupted.

Chen Qing closed his eyes, carefully feeling all the information this land conveyed to him.

After a full quarter of an hour, he opened his eyes.

"What a turbulent Sword Dao."