Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu

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Xuan Mang reached out to rub his forehead, "Taking care of kids is the most troublesome!"

"These two little fellows are the focus of Prince Wen's training. I need to go check on them to see how things are going. For now, I'll leave Yan Lie to you!"

Qing Shan replied, "Li Shang and Ao Yu are under Lord Ting Yun's watchful eye, you're better off seeing how Ye Chen is doing now."

Xuan Mang got up and walked quickly, "I'll first go and meet with Ting Yun to check on the situation. If he's watching, then I'll go see about Ye Chen."

Qing Shan looked up, "Everyone has their own tribulations. Only by overcoming them can they be reborn from the ashes, becoming a true king."

"The master's actions are still somewhat hasty."

"Training seven at once, Chen Dan is not a concern, but the other six, that's truly taxing."

"Better first look for Yan Lie's father to see what price he's willing to pay to obtain the Phoenix Nest."

Qing Shan flew away, having already reached the Sky-reaching Realm, moving at a faster pace, entering Yan Country, and arriving before Yan Lie's father's mansion.

As the guards at the mansion curiously looked at Qing Shan, he heard Qing Shan say, "I am Prince Wen's steed, here to pay respects to Yan Xing!"

The guards hurried inside to report, and Yan Xing personally came out, laughing heartily as he welcomed Qing Shan into the mansion.

Once inside, Qing Shan glanced around, "Please dismiss everyone else."

Yan Xing immediately waved his hand, "Everyone, leave."

When they were alone, Yan Xing curiously asked, "I wonder what important business brings you here so discreetly?"

Qing Shan spoke, "I'll ask you once, do you wish to become the Flame King?"

Yan Xing was so startled that he fell from his seat, "Can such matters really be spoken of?"

"What exactly does Prince Wen intend to do?"

"My father is still in his prime; such words should not be spoken!"

Qing Shan replied, "I'll only tell you this information. Whether you act on it is up to you."

"Yan Lie's cultivation has reached a crucial point, and he needs the Phoenix Nest to unlock it, seize the fortune and opportunities for cultivation, and pursue the royal destiny of the Phoenix Clan."

"If successful, when the Flame King falls in the future, Prince Wen will aid you."

"What to do, you decide!"

After speaking, Qing Shan left under the cover of night, leaving Yan Xing sitting on the ground, eyes twitching wildly.

"Should I inform Father that Prince Wen poses a threat to Yan Country's throne?"

"No, I can't. If so, Father will surely not trust me anymore!"

"What should be done?"

After pondering all night, Yan Xing stood up, "I still need to see just what level of cultivation my son has reached!"

Yan Lie's life was relatively simple, having not experienced much.

After all, he was only a sixteen-year-old boy now.

Born with half-demon lineage, he was never favored and could only cultivate by himself, fantasizing one day his father might summon him and entrust him with great responsibility.

He never thought about the throne.

After all, his father already lacked influence, merely a Mystic Gate Realm.

And his own status was even lower, just a half-demon with impure human blood.

His greatest wish was to cultivate hard, reach the Mystic Gate Realm, earn some merits, and be granted a small piece of land.

And then, that would be his life.

A regular prince, never daring to ask for more.

Perhaps his efforts were rewarded by heaven; Chen Qing suddenly desired to take a royal descendant as a disciple, and he happened to be at the peak of the Qi Refining Realm, seizing the opportunity to win the title!

Afterward, his life began to change, entering Prince Wen Palace, becoming the legendary disciple of Prince Wen.

In today's Nanli, you may not know the other kings' names, but you must know Prince Wen.

Yan Lie felt this the most; in the talks of various princes among the people, Prince Wen was mentioned most frequently.

After all, Prince Wen nominally governed all low-level cultivators in Nanli.

The other princes were always aloof, unable to see those below the Mystic Gate Realm; even a prince wouldn't meet unless reaching the Mystic Gate Realm, let alone others.

Only Chen Qing issued decree after decree concerning low-level cultivators.

Yan Lie wandered the streets, having seen a rider on horseback rush through this large city.

"The Prince Wen's decree, Lu Kong is granted the qualification to study at the academy!"

Whenever people heard the words 'Prince Wen's decree,' they paid close attention.

Upon hearing the detailed news, they would gather at Lu Kong's door to congratulate and ask for celebratory money.

If a chosen one came from a family, the family would definitely focus on training and support heavily.

Without family backing, within three days, a large group would come proposing marriage.

Among those below the Mystic Gate Realm, they all believed that in today's Nanli, Prince Wen was the most respected!

Anyone chosen by Prince Wen seldom failed to prosper.

Should one enter the most crucial Elixir Institute, mastering alchemy techniques and obtaining a Pill Gu, that would truly be soaring to the skies.

During his time at Prince Wen Palace, all cultivation was confined within the palace; it was after leaving that he felt Chen Qing's influence more profoundly.

"This is what it means to be a master."

"As a disciple of a master, I must do something too."

Then Yan Lie wandered for a month, "After Master pacified the Death Realm and unified Nanli's low-level cultivators, peace reigned; I have no place to showcase my skills!"

Wandering for a month, Yan Lie didn't even encounter a single wild demon!

"No wonder Senior Brother Li Shang is heading north."

"This south is too peaceful!"

"Most demons have been subdued, cultivators are busy with their own matters and stopped committing any evils."

"They say the demon clan near the South Sea was nearly wiped out by Lord Ting Yun."

"The Nine Nether Desolate Land is now inaccessible."

"I should head north, perhaps there I can find some duty among the West Desert demon clan for experience."

Within half a month's journey, Yan Lie heard a message, Yan Country seemed ready to relax control over the Phoenix Nest, allowing cultivators to enter and explore treasures.

Yan Lie wasn't particularly interested in this news; the useful treasures had long been plundered by the Yan royal family.

What remains isn't much more than scraps.

Nevertheless, he had nothing to do, so why not go and see the sights.

Three months later.

Chen Qing once again participated in the court meeting, and Xuan Mang was the first to report, "Your Majesty, Yan Lie failed over there."

Chen Qing asked, "What happened?"

Xuan Mang replied, "Previously, when clearing Nanli, it was done too completely, leaving no formidable opponents, so Yan Lie easily obtained a Nirvana Scripture in the Phoenix Nest."

"Moreover, he concealed his identity, so not many harbored desire for him."

"As for life and death crises, none at all."

Chen Qing smacked his mouth, "I hadn't thought of this problem."

"What about Li Shang and Ao Yu?"

Ting Yun said, "Ao Yu, after all, is an Alien True Dragon, with quite a few pure-blooded true dragons among the dragon clan, so many opponents."

"Currently, Li Shang seems to have discovered Ao Yu's identity and is now joining forces with Ao Yu to contend against those pure-blooded true dragons of the Dragon Palace."

"At present, well, the battle is fierce."

Chen Qing said, "This is good, and Ye Chen?"

Xuan Mang replied, "Ye Chen is at Hidden Sword Mountain asking for a duel. It should almost be over; the younger generation at Hidden Sword Mountain likely has no match against him."

Chen Qing said, "Next station, secretly give him a path to trial at Da Yan Wugen Sect."

Xuan Mang said, "I will arrange this matter."

Chen Qing continued, "After Wugen Sect there, I will arrange for him to go to Sword Travel Palace in his dream, and that should do it."

After Chen Qing's words, he turned to Su Yi, "How is it over at You Huang?"

Su Yi replied, "Lu Shenglong and Zhang Can are keeping watch, currently working under the Red Lotus Demon King."

Upon hearing the name Red Lotus, Chen Qing advised, "Have Lu Shenglong and Zhang Can be cautious, I still feel uneasy."

Once everything was arranged, everyone dispersed. Chen Qing removed the Silver Ghost Mask from his face, sighing, "I was indeed too impatient, in the previous battle I exhausted a millennium of royal destiny, and now across the land, aside from these few under my tutelage, there isn't a Qi Refining Realm with royal destiny to be found."

Thinking of this, he recalled the breathtaking war with Ji Dang and felt that everything was destined.

These under his tutelage, lacking the tempering of blood and fire, ultimately couldn't reach such heights.

He initially wanted to train seven disciples comparable to Wushang, but now it seems apart from the King of Qi and Chen Dan, the others are merely somewhat superior to Ting Yun.

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