Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 453 - 261 The Great Sect is Always Unbeaten, Someone Always Has to Pay the Price_2

"Everyone take a rest now, come back tomorrow!"

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This went on for three days, with Chen Qing requesting the sword seven times, each time receiving a response from Heavenly Punishment. It was as if Heavenly Punishment had no temper at all, persistently coming despite Chen Qing’s dismissiveness, as if convinced she still had faith in him.

On the seventh attempt, when Chen Qing grasped Heavenly Punishment, just about to speak, he noticed the disciple from the Sword Travel Palace giving a bitter yet polite smile.

Chen Qing chuckled, "It seems this is destiny, Heavenly Punishment is the only one willing to respond to our request for a sword. So, we must borrow its power."

"I am a Sword Dao Master, I can barely suppress the killing power of Heavenly Punishment, and if used briefly, it should not be a problem."

Upon hearing this, the disciple from the Sword Travel Palace finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Chen Qing, holding Heavenly Punishment, began to ponder.

Requesting the sword seven times, and each time it was Heavenly Punishment that responded. If he claimed that the masters of the Sword Travel Palace hadn’t secretly intervened, he wouldn’t believe it.

Since the high ranks of the Sword Travel Palace had allowed him to arrange the Heavenly Punishment Sword, it no longer needed to return to the Void.

It was time for Yu Qingshuang to drink more fish soup to strengthen her Divine Soul, preparing to bind Heavenly Punishment.

Holding Heavenly Punishment, Chen Qing suddenly thought, if he had this sword in his battle against Ji Dang, he wouldn’t need to wait three years, would he?

Yet considering the impact of Heavenly Punishment, even with the sword, he couldn’t quickly defeat Ji Dang. He might be overwhelmed by murderous intent. Even if he won, he might lose his sanity.

Moreover, he wouldn’t be able to advance to Fist Grandmaster. Suddenly, the thought seemed acceptable.

Certainly, if Chen Qing were to choose again, and Yu Qingshuang hadn’t been unconscious when they met, with Heavenly Punishment not residing in her body, he would still choose to wield it against Ji Dang.

It seemed more assured.

The battle with Ji Dang was the toughest fight of Chen Qing’s life.

Ji Dang’s strength wasn’t just due to possessing Iron Horse Ice River and the King Gu, his kingly cicada Gu could accelerate the flow of time for the whole army. It was undeniably powerful.

As for which Gu it was, Chen Qing never saw it in the end; it had returned to the river of time.

Only the Iron Horse Ice River remained in his possession.

He hadn’t prepared to contract this Gu; it was indeed useless.

Instead, it might be better to maneuver it back to Ji Ru’s hands, to see if it could help her Light Butterfly ascend to King Grade.

Aside from the Six Dao Ghosts, he was now starting to resist contracting the famous King Gu.

If he were to obtain a King Gu secretly, that would be another matter.

After some consideration, it might not be impossible to contract.

But now, to contract a King Gu in front of everyone, that was something he simply couldn’t do—it would be like digging his own grave.

After some struggle, Chen Qing finally arrived with his army at Chengyun City, where Ji Dang had been. Currently, no Ji Dang was there.

Banners fluttered, carpets covered the ground, jade served as lamps, and eternal pearls provided light.

Sumptuous and noble.

Yet there was an indistinct aura of death rising, constantly being dispelled by the cultivators in the city.

This was to bolster Ying Shenji’s claim to kingship.

They all knew the source of this death energy was Chen Qing approaching gradually.

Chen Qing glanced at a small window on the city wall, meeting eyes with Ting Yun, who was observing the situation outside.

Chen Qing waved, "Wushang, lead the army to attack the city!"

"The Dragon Cavalry will hold the line, do not engage."

After giving the order, he turned back to the main formation.

Lu Shenglong and the other generals instantly became excited, "Everyone, if we break through Chengyun City, Ying Shenji’s Dragon City will be within reach!"

"Everyone, fight forward, take their heads!"

Chen Qing returned to his camp, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and quietly waited.

Yu Qingshuang brought a cup of tea over, causing him to open his eyes and receive it.

Listening to the sounds of battle coming from the front lines, the clatter of iron horses, Chen Qing was no longer concerned about the success or failure of his subordinates.

Now, it was merely providing Lu Shenglong and the other generals a chance for merit.

If he let the Dragon Cavalry charge, the city would surely fall.

Wushang led the army in an assault for three continuous days, while the Dragon Cavalry waited nearby, weapons poised, but never engaged.

After three days, Chen Qing finally received the news.

Late at night, Su Yi excitedly arrived outside Chen Qing’s camp, "To report to Lord Wen, the city has sent an envoy!"

Chen Qing waved, "Bring them in!"

In a moment, a black-cloaked person from Da Yan arrived. Entering the tent, they lifted their hood, kneeling before Chen Qing.

Upon seeing their face, Chen Qing laughed heartily, "Hahaha, I knew it, Ting Yun wouldn’t betray me!"

The hat fell, revealing a strikingly handsome face, with two blue dragon horns on the head glistening softly.

His eyebrows were gentle, slightly delicate, unlike the other Dragons.

Ting Yun respectfully said, "Ying Shenji, in this peril, still dreams of becoming king—it’s not worth following!"

"Lord Wen slays dragons, then slays Feng Qiwu, hunted Ji Dang in the North Sea, dominating the world!"

"Now, the Da Yan Alliance Army is on edge, fearing Lord Wen’s thunderous wrath, increasingly unwilling to follow orders."

"The Death Realm is already in Lord Wen’s grasp, just waiting for Lord Wen to reach out!"

"Younger Dragon Ting Yun wishes to complete this path to royal prominence for Lord Wen!"

"With Lord Wen’s lineup for three days, yet not personally leading the Dragon Cavalry to take my life, I knew this was Lord Wen’s sincerity."

"I dared not delay, hidden my identity, and surrendered in the dead of night!"

Chen Qing did not question his reasons for surrender; there was no need. Now, the Death Realm had completely fallen into his grasp, without the need for those.

What he needed was someone with enough voice within the Dragon Clan.

Chen Qing asked, "Does the Dragon Clan still have an Ancient Strange Species True Dragon?"

Ting Yun replied, "My Sea Dragon line still has a descendant, a Daoist Lord, but due to the rarity of the Ancient Strange Species True Dragons, it has declined and lacks much influence."

"But with Lord Wen’s aid, it can certainly take control."

Chen Qing wanted to subdue Ting Yun because of this point, knowing Ting Yun and the three-eyed Thunder Dragon Ao Huanxiu, though also true dragons, belonged to Ancient Strange Species born from unions between Dragon Clan and other Demon Clans.

Now, the Ao Family held the reins of the Dragon Clan.

Interestingly, Chen Qing had utterly defeated an ancient dragon, Biyou Dragon Girl; now, no outstanding heroes remained in the Dragon Clan.

Their last hope was pinned on Ying Shenji.

Chen Qing chuckled, "That will depend on your abilities."

"Enemies scatter, troubling me. If it could be settled in one battle, it would be splendid."

"The Death Realm is vast, but it cannot accommodate one who defies me."

Ting Yun bowed, "I understand, I know what to do!"

Chen Qing added, "Once done, select sensible individuals from the Ghost Face Realm in the Dragon Clan, list them and submit it to me."

Filled with joy, Ting Yun bowed deeply, "Younger Dragon, thanks Lord Wen!"

"Lord Wen, cultured in letters and martial virtues, shall last for a thousand ages!"

After seeing Ting Yun off, Su Yi entered the tent, "Lord Wen, it might be a feigned surrender."

Chen Qing waved dismissively, "No matter, if it’s feigned, it’s only a single charge from the Dragon Cavalry!"

"This is their only chance to gain voice in the Dragon Palace among Ancient Strange Species. In a thousand years, there won’t be a better opportunity."

"Besides, the Dragon Clan is too heavily influenced by Da Yan, the Immortal Court, and the Heavenly Master Mansion."

"Kneeling once, they can kneel a second time too."

"Now, it’s merely someone else taking their place to kneel."

With Ting Yun surrendering, Chen Qing also eased his offensive.

In just three days, Ting Yun received orders from Ying Shenji to withdraw to Dragon City, guarding the south gate.

After Ying Shenji’s coronation ceremony, Ting Yun boasted that he alone could hold back the Dragon Cavalry—it wasn’t that the Dragon Cavalry was too strong, but that Da Feng was too weak. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

Ying Shenji, delighted, named Ting Yun the Heavenly Dragon Admiral, above all generals, but below his own position.

After the meeting, Ting Yun strode out of the grand hall, and after several dozens of steps, heard Yan Xingchen’s voice behind him, "It appears, sir, you have found yourself a path forward."

Ting Yun turned, "You didn’t advise otherwise, did you?"

Yan Xingchen flicked his horsetail whisk, "Li Chonghuan will leave the Death Realm in three days. Your time is limited."

With that, he adjusted his sleeve and left.

Hearing this, Ting Yun gave Yan Xingchen a deep look.

The already broken Dragon Clan had been laid on the table.

In this grand feast, the Heavenly Master Mansion, the Immortal Court, and Da Yan didn’t want to miss out.