Terran Guardian - Chapter 3996

Chapter 3971: The Nineteenth Prince

Furthermore—

if it weren’t for comprehending the Dao of the Dao Venerable, Shen Changqing wouldn’t have even been able to reach the fourth level of the Heavenly Fiend Immortal Scripture.

It could be said that

after breaking through to the fourth level of the Heavenly Fiend Immortal Scripture, the difficulty of cultivation increased exponentially.

On this day,

the Crimson Jade Token vibrated.

Shen Changqing opened his eyes, his divine sense entering the Crimson Jade Token, his expression shifting slightly.

“Divine Wind Prefecture!”

“Divine Heaven Domain—”

When he saw the location indicated by the Crimson Jade Token, Shen Changqing’s expression immediately became somewhat strange.

He hadn’t expected

that the Crimson Jade Dao Palace would appear in the Divine Heaven Domain of Divine Wind Prefecture. “Truly, fate is unpredictable. It seems I’ll have to return to the Divine Heaven Domain this time!”

It had been tens of millions of years since he left the Divine Heaven Domain.

But the warrants from the Six Sects, Nine Dynasties, and Thirteen Holy Lands still remained.

However, regardless,

the Divine Heaven Domain was not the Divine Sun Domain.

Compared to the Crimson Jade Dao Palace appearing in the Divine Heaven Domain, if such a Dao Palace had appeared in the Divine Sun Domain, that would have been a truly serious problem.

In any case,

Shen Changqing had to go to the Divine Heaven Domain.

The opportunity of the Crimson Jade Dao Palace

was not to be missed.

Immediately,

Shen Changqing emerged from seclusion. However, he didn’t rush to the Divine Heaven Domain.

Although the Crimson Jade Token had made a move, it didn’t mean the Crimson Jade Dao Palace would immediately appear; there was still a hundred-year interval.

Before heading to the Divine Heaven Domain, Shen Changqing needed to handle matters within his sect.

Less than half a month later,

Jiang Daoxuan arrived again.

“Fellow Daoist Jiang has arrived!”

Shen Changqing wasn’t surprised at all by Jiang Daoxuan’s arrival.

The Jiang family possessed more than one Crimson Jade Token; how could the other party not know about the Crimson Jade Token’s recent activity?

Therefore,

Shen Changqing was also waiting for the other party’s appearance.

“The Crimson Jade Dao Palace will appear in the Divine Heaven Domain of Divine Wind State. Speaking of which, Fellow Daoist is also from the Divine Heaven Domain.

What are your thoughts on this matter?” Jiang Daoxuan asked directly.

Shen Changqing said, “With such an opportunity before us, we should certainly strive for it. The Divine Heaven Domain is ultimately not the Divine Sun Domain; even if there is a threat, it will be much less.

However, the Divine Wind Continent is ultimately ruled by the Six Sects, Nine Dynasties, and Thirteen Holy Lands.

I alone cannot contend with them. Even if I wanted to conceal my whereabouts, I wouldn’t necessarily be able to keep a secret.”

“This time, three members of the Jiang family will be going to the Divine Heaven Domain. It’s perfect timing; I haven’t had a proper opportunity to make my move in many years.

Now that the Crimson Jade Dao Palace has emerged, it’s a good time to visit the Divine Heaven Domain.”

“If you are willing to personally intervene, that would be much safer!”

Hearing Jiang Daoxuan’s words, Shen Changqing felt reassured.

If this person is willing to intervene,

then things are simple. No matter

how strong the Six Sects, Nine Dynasties, and Thirteen Holy Lands are, at most they only have a Dao Venerable in charge. Moreover,

Jiang Daoxuan is no ordinary Dao Venerable.

Not only that, but he also represents the entire Jidu Jiang family.

The Six Sects, Nine Dynasties, and Thirteen Holy Lands are unlikely to offend the entire Jiang family for his sake.

In short…

In Shen Changqing’s view, his grudges with the supreme forces of Shenfeng Prefecture were neither insignificant nor major.

One was the opportunity presented by the Immortal Emperor’s Stele, and the other was the fall of numerous half-saints.

While the death of a half-saint was a blood feud for ordinary longevity forces,

among supreme forces, losing a few half-saints was not enough to cripple them.

The so-called wanted notices were merely a way to save face.

If he had a supreme force backing him, Shen Changqing believed that the Six Sects, Nine Dynasties, and Thirteen Holy Lands wouldn’t fight him to the death.

Of course—

the Eternal Immortal Court was a different story. After all, other forces had at most lost a few half-saints, but the Heavenly Emperor of the Eternal Immortal Court had lost face in front of everyone.

Whether they would be wary of the Jiang family and let it go was uncertain.

Regardless, he still had to make a trip to the Divine Heaven Domain.

After all, Shen Changqing couldn’t ignore the opportunity at the Crimson Jade Dao Palace.

Over the years, he had barely managed to reach the fourth level of the Sainthood stage of the Heavenly Fiend Immortal Scripture, far from achieving the Great Perfection.

The reason was that resources were insufficient.

At Shen Changqing’s current level, the demand for cultivation resources was extremely high.

Relying solely on the Seven Profound Dao Sect was hardly enough to sustain him.

Just as Shen Changqing’s thoughts settled, Jiang Daoxuan’s voice rang out again.

“In a month, we will be setting off for the Divine Heaven Domain. Would Fellow Daoist Shen wish to travel with my Jiang family?”

“No need. I have some other private matters to attend to and cannot travel with the Jiang family.

Once we reach the Divine Heaven Domain, I will contact Fellow Daoist Jiang!” “Then it’s settled.”

Jiang Daoxuan nodded.

He didn’t force the other party to travel with the Jiang family.

After a brief discussion, Jiang Daoxuan’s avatar dissipated.

Shen Changqing didn’t waste any time; within a month, he had arranged everything at the Seven Profound Dao Sect.

In his absence,

the twelve peak masters were respected.

Minor matters can be discussed among the peak masters themselves. However

, matters of great importance concerning the rise and fall of the sect must be discussed with the many semi-saints in the Hall of Offerings before a final decision is made. Before leaving, Shen Changqing summoned Gu Qingyang privately. “Master!” ” I will be leaving the sect for some time, and I don’t know when I will return. If the sect truly faces a crisis of annihilation, then we can seek help from the Jiang family of Jidu. It seems that out of respect for me, I believe the Jiang family will not refuse. If even the Jiang family cannot resolve the situation, then we should dismiss the remaining disciples and lead a group of core disciples back to the myriad universes temporarily to avoid their wrath!”

Shen Changqing looked at his disciple and gave him earnest instructions.

Retreating to the myriad universes

was a last resort.

If trouble arose and even the Jiang family couldn’t resolve it, then retreating to the myriad universes would be the only option.

As for sending Gu Qingyang to the Jiang family, Shen Changqing had his own considerations.

The matter between the Seven Profound Dao Sect and the Jiang family shouldn’t be known to too many people for the time being.

Letting Gu Qingyang know was enough.

Shen Changqing naturally trusted and valued this disciple. As for the Jiang family, Jiang Daoxuan wasn’t the only cultivator truly aware of the relationship between the Seven Profound Dao Sect and the Jiang family.

During the battle in the Xuanwei Realm, when Shen Changqing fought Jiang Beiming, the latter completely held back, cooperating with him in a performance.

Otherwise,

with his strength, how could he have fought Jiang Beiming to a standstill?

The strength of a Nine Tribulation Half-Saint was far beyond that of an ordinary Half-Saint.

Even now.

Shen Changqing’s physical cultivation had reached a level comparable to a Fourth Tribulation Half-Saint. Even a Ninth Tribulation Half-Saint would be easily suppressed in a single exchange.

Such a level of powerhouse was not to be underestimated.

Gu Qingyang nodded in acceptance.

“Disciple understands!”

“This is the Jiang Family Dao Token, also a token for contacting the Jiang Family. If you encounter any trouble, produce this token, and the Jiang Family will understand.”

Finally, Shen Changqing produced another Jiang Family Dao Token and handed it to Gu Qingyang. This Jiang Family Dao Token was not the one Jiang Daoxuan had originally given him, but the second one he had obtained from Jiang Daoxuan earlier.

Its purpose was precisely for this moment.

After all, only with the Jiang Family Dao Token could certain things be proven.

Without the Jiang Family Dao Token’s guidance, the Jiang Family might not believe Gu Qingyang’s words. Gu Qingyang didn’t say much, respectfully accepting the Jiang Family Dao Token. Then, Shen Changqing waved his hand, dismissing him and leaving Cangyun Peak. Gu Qingyang returned to

his Immortal Abode on Zhaoyao Peak. He looked at the Jiang family’s Dao token in his hand, his expression shifting slightly. “The Jidu Jiang family… When did Master ever have any connection with the Jiang family?” “No wonder, since the Taiyi Immortal Sect came knocking, Master hasn’t made many moves. It turns out Master has already allied with the Jiang family—” With just a little thought, Gu Qingyang could deduce the whole story. Since that Master could produce the Jiang family’s Dao token, it meant the Jiang family’s relationship with the sect was extraordinary. On the surface, the sect was siding with the Taiyi Immortal Sect, but in reality, it was secretly aligned with the Jidu Jiang family. This was understandable. Now, the two supreme powers were fighting tooth and nail, and many immortal realm forces were caught in the crossfire. At best, they suffered heavy losses, their sects’ strength greatly diminished. At worst, their foundations were severed, and their lineages, passed down for countless years, were destroyed. In comparison, while Taiyuan Prefecture also experienced turmoil, it was much better than other places. Initially, Gu Qingyang hadn’t thought too much about it. He had only assumed that Taiyuan Prefecture, compared to other prefectures in the Star Luo Immortal Domain, had too few resources, and with the Seven Profound Dao Sect stationed there, other forces were unwilling to pay a heavy price. But now it seemed that the Jiang family’s influence was also a factor. However— whether it was the Jiang family or the Taiyi Immortal Sect , Gu Qingyang had no objections to Shen Changqing’s decision. Subsequently, he refined the Jiang family’s Dao Token, making it his own. On the other side, a month later, Shen Changqing left the Seven Profound Dao Sect. He didn’t say much about the Crimson Jade Dao Palace. … Divine Sun Domain. Divine Sun Immortal Court, within the Immortal Palace. The Divine Sun Heavenly Emperor sat high in the heavens, looking down upon the celestial officials and ministers below. “A hundred years from now, the Crimson Jade Dao Palace will open. Now the Immortal Court possesses a Crimson Jade Token. Do you all think that someone should go to the Crimson Jade Dao Palace to fight for resources for the Immortal Court!” Upon hearing this, many celestial officials were slightly taken aback, and for a moment no one spoke. After a long while… Gu Lan cupped his hands and said, “I believe the Nineteenth Prince is qualified to enter the Crimson Jade Dao Palace!” Upon hearing this, the other cultivators exchanged glances and echoed in unison, “The War King’s words are reasonable; the Nineteenth Prince is qualified to enter the Crimson Jade Dao Palace!” “Since you all have said so, then this time the Nineteenth Prince will represent the Divine Sun Immortal Court to enter the Crimson Jade Dao Palace to compete for resources!” The Divine Sun Heavenly Emperor made the decision with a single, indifferent statement. The Nineteenth Prince, Qin Changfeng, was currently the strongest among all the Immortal Emperors of the Divine Sun Immortal Court. To be honest, in the Divine Sun Heavenly Emperor’s view, he was the only suitable candidate to represent the Immortal Court in the Crimson Jade Dao Palace. Of course, if Da Yi had not perished, that person would have been more suitable than the Nineteenth Prince, Qin Changfeng. The former was at least a prodigy capable of breaking into the top ten of the Immortal Emperor Stele, while Qin Changfeng, although good, had not originally been able to enter the Immortal Emperor Stele. Even after Da Yi’s fall, and the Divine Sun Heavenly Emperor’s all-out efforts to cultivate Qin Changfeng, this Nineteenth Prince only barely managed to reach the seventy-second position on the Immortal Emperor Stele. Compared to the former top ten prodigies, he was far inferior. But there was nothing he could do. Geniuses were easy to find, but top-tier geniuses were rare. How many years would it take for the Divine Sun Immortal Court to produce a great prodigy? Now that he had fallen, it was a significant loss. Although Qin Changfeng was not as strong as the former, he was still the strongest among the younger generation of the Divine Sun Immortal Court. If he hadn’t entered the Crimson Jade Dao Palace, no one else would have been qualified. “It’s a pity that the King of Chess has fallen. Otherwise, if he could have entered the Crimson Jade Dao Palace, his chances would have been much more secure! Although the Nineteenth Prince was also a top-tier genius and ranked among the top hundred on the Immortal Emperor’s Stele, the emergence of the Crimson Jade Dao Palace attracted all the top geniuses of the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm.”

If they encounter other geniuses on the Immortal Emperor Stele, then things will get a bit tricky! Just as the Divine Sun Heavenly Emperor’s thoughts settled ,

the Great Sage of Nanhua sighed, his words tinged with regret.

The other cultivators, hearing this, also showed expressions of pity.

Indeed! If that King Yi hadn’t died, he would have been the best candidate.

Last time the Crimson Jade Dao Palace appeared, he represented the Divine Sun Immortal Court, entering the Crimson Jade Dao Palace and seizing considerable cultivation resources.

Now that he has fallen, a mere nineteenth prince is far inferior.

However, while the Great Sage of Nanhua could say these words, the other cultivators dared not.

After all, the Great Sage of Nanhua was one of the few remaining Great Sages in the Immortal Court.

His status was revered, so saying such things was natural for him.

But ordinary cultivators wouldn’t dare to speak.

After all,

Qin Changfeng was also the nineteenth prince, the direct descendant of the Heavenly Emperor before him.

His status was noble, and no one else could offend him.

The Divine Sun Heavenly Emperor remained calm, nodding and saying, “The nineteenth prince is certainly not as good as King Yi, but since King Yi has fallen, only the nineteenth prince can shoulder this heavy responsibility.”

“If the Nineteenth Prince can obtain an opportunity from the Crimson Jade Palace, he might one day become the second King of Chess.” “Your Majesty’s words are reasonable!”

The Great Sage of Nanhua nodded, not denying it.

The Crimson Jade Palace was left behind by a half-step ruler in the ancient era, and it naturally contains supreme opportunities.

Every time the Crimson Jade Palace appears, a large number of cultivators enter it.

It is common for some to obtain heaven-defying opportunities and thus ascend to the heavens in one step.

Not to mention,

many of the geniuses who were able to reach the top of the Immortal Emperor Stele in the past obtained opportunities from the Crimson Jade Palace.

The Nineteenth Prince Qin Changfeng’s aptitude is not bad, although he is far inferior to that fallen King of Chess.

But if he can enter the Crimson Jade Palace and find an opportunity, he might have a chance to catch up.

The Great Sage of Nanhua naturally agreed with this.

“When the news of the Crimson Jade Palace’s appearance spreads, many powerful figures from the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm will come.

The Great Sage of Nanhua will protect the Nineteenth Prince on his journey to the Divine Heaven Domain!” “The Divine Sun Heavenly Emperor spoke.

Normally, even a half-saint, let alone a Great Saint, would be enough to protect the Dao.

But the emergence of the Crimson Jade Dao Palace is different.

With this news spreading, countless powerful figures from the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm descended.

Ordinary half-saints are certainly insufficient in this situation.

Among the many powerful figures of the Divine Sun Immortal Court, only the Great Saint of Nanhua is most suitable to step forward.

With his Great Saint cultivation and strength, even if something happens, he is more than capable of handling everything.

Hearing this,

the latter nodded and replied, “Your subject will obey!”

…

While the Divine Sun Immortal Court was making preparations, the news of the impending emergence of the Crimson Jade Dao Palace spread like wildfire.