Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 261 - 165 Treasure Appears in the World

Chapter 261: Chapter 165: Treasure Appears in the World

Chapter 261 -165: Treasure Appears in the World

Three thousand five hundred years ago, the Divine Weapon Treasure Realm manifested.

Within it were thirty spirit-grade Gu weapons and numerous millennia-old precious herbs.

Two thousand four hundred years ago, the Divine Weapon Treasure Realm appeared again.

This time, over a thousand Xuanjia Gu appeared, forming the Xuanjia Army that was invincible in the Death Realm.

Twelve hundred years ago, the Divine Weapon Treasure Realm surfaced once more.

It unveiled over a thousand spear-type Gu, allowing the cultivators who obtained them to forge Spear Formation Mountain Armor, unrivaled in their might.

And now, within the Yan Country alone, two entrances had emerged.

Sitting cross-legged in the war chariot, Chen Qing perused the personnel rosters sent by Su Yi.

Now under his command, excluding the Vermilion Bird Tribe and its subsidiaries,

were five hundred twenty early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, three hundred twenty mid-stage, ninety-eight late-stage, and thirty-two at Great Perfection.

Moreover, most were relatively young, with the oldest being no more than sixty.

The average age was over forty.

This indicated that the majority still possessed a certain depth of foundation.

A multitude of spies, dispatched by Chen Qing, set out in all directions to scout the treasures within the various Divine Weapon Treasure Realms.

Three days later, Chen Qing arrived at Xuantian City.

Stepping into the main hall of Xuantian City, Chen Qing strode within, seated himself upon his grand throne, and asked, “Has the number of manifested Divine Weapon Treasure Realms been ascertained?”

Su Yi rose and replied, “A total of twelve, with two in Yan Country. Furthermore, there are two more in the Heavenly Treasure Country to the east of Yan Country as well as in Lin Country.”

Chen Qing then inquired, “Ma Yuan, do we have any reports on the treasures within these Divine Weapon Treasure Realms?”

“Primarily information regarding the Xuanjia Gu.”

Ma Yuan stepped forward and responded, “According to the information I received, the Xuanjia Gu are mainly concentrated in the Divine Weapon Treasure Realm near the royal city of Lin Country.”

“Additionally, in Iron Country’s Divine Weapon Treasure Realm, there is the production of Dragon Horse Gu.”

“If the Dragon Horse Gu is implanted onto a Foundation Establishment demon or spirit beast, it can transform into a dragon horse!”

Upon hearing this news, everyone’s spirits were lifted.

Lu Shenglong immediately stood and said, “Lord Wei, if we can obtain a large number of Dragon Horse Gu, we could train a force of Heavenly Soldiers!”

“Leveraging the demon beasts’ speed for rapid long-distance raids can leave enemies defenseless!”

Chen Qing understood this logic as well.

Cultivators flying consumed a substantial amount of spiritual energy, and if they raided for a day, their internal spiritual energy would be depleted.

Although Spirit Stones could restore it, Spirit Stones were not easily acquired.

With the Dragon Horse Gu, their mobility would surpass not only all of Nanli but the entire world.

Chen Qing’s original plan was to first acquire the Xuanjia Gu, ensuring that all his Foundation Establishment had powerful protective abilities, maximizing their lethal force during charges.

“Currently, the most crucial Gu are the Dragon Horse Gu and the Xuanjia Gu, but we can only pursue one first. What do you all think?”

Su Yi pondered for a moment, stepped forward to the center of the hall, and said, “Lord Wei, I believe we should first acquire the Xuanjia Gu!”

Chen Qing asked, “Why?”

Su Yi explained, “Due to the fact that no one has been able to enter the Divine Weapon Treasure Realm, the Gu there have survived for a long time, yielding Gu of extremely high quality, which includes a large number of wild butterfly-formed Gu.”

“As for the Xuanjia Gu, once obtained, it can significantly enhance the strength upon contracting!”

He explained eloquently, “The Dragon Horse Gu is different; it requires finding Foundation Establishment demons. Looking at the situation in Nanli, where are there so many Foundation Establishment demons to be found?”

“Even if acquired, the holder usually won’t contract it directly, but rather preserve it until a Foundation Establishment Realm demon is captured.”

“Although the Dragon Horse Gu is the strongest, it requires time before it can be used.”

“We can completely obtain a sufficient number of Xuanjia Gu first, enhance our strength through the Xuanjia Gu, then vie for the Dragon Horse Gu afterward!”

“The Foundation Establishment cultivators in Iron Country, even if they obtain the Dragon Horse Gu, would be unable to enhance their strength for the time being and would surely not be our match!”

“In this way, we can obtain both powerful Gu!”

After listening, Chen Qing remarked, “Su Yi possesses great talent!”

Su Yi smiled, bowed, and said, “These are just insights from my experience.”

Chen Qing pondered for a moment, “Then it’s settled. Gather an army of eight hundred to set out with me, initially feigning to march toward the Divine Weapon Treasure Realm at Langan Mountain in Yan Country.”

“Midway, change course and head straight to Lin Country, first seizing the Xuanjia Gu, then surprising Iron Country!”

“Su Yi, you are fair and strategic, so remain in Xuantian City and oversee the big picture.”

“Activate the treasures of the Vermilion Bird Tribe’s treasury, distribute around thirty thousand worth of Spirit Stone treasures to each Foundation Establishment according to cultivation and battle merit.”

“Three days later, the army shall set out!”

Initially delighted that Chen Qing had adopted his suggestion, Su Yi now found himself with an awkward expression.

Well, Chen Qing had taken his suggestion, but now Su Yi himself couldn’t go.

Nonetheless, it’s fine; the strategy was his, and once accomplished, his credit wouldn’t be obliterated.

As Lu Shenglong and the others went to prepare, Chen Qing retained Su Yi and quietly asked, “How is the procurement of the meat Gu coming along?”

Su Yi replied, “According to my calculations, combining the resources of Yan Country and Wu Country should allow us to equip all our Foundation Establishment underlings with one meat Gu each.”

“Unfortunately, it would take at least half a year to a year to collect them all.”

“Moreover, the situation in Wu Country is beyond our control and challenging.”

Chen Qing reassured him, “Continue collecting secretly; gather as much as you can.”

“When I return, we’ll plan meticulously.”

“Currently, it’s a tumultuous time and really can’t bear any delays.”

Originally intending to order the major forces of Yan Country to gather all precious herb plants within Xuantian City, Chen Qing, recalling his departure with a large army and leaving only a hundred people, feared they couldn’t suppress any counter attacks.

This could only be temporarily set aside.

A large number of spies were dispatched to Lin Country to gather intelligence.

After dispensing rewards, Chen Qing led his ambitious group to set off, intending to secretly detour to Lin Country.

Three days later, Chen Qing led eight hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators in a swift nighttime march, flying close to the ground.

Ahead, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator had just taken flight, the vanguard army reduced him to a shower of blood.

“Report, a Foundation Establishment from Lin Country has discovered our movements and attempted to report the news. He has already been slain by General Zhang!”

Chen Qing spoke in a subdued voice, “Continue marching. If we encounter any Foundation Establishment along the way, assimilate those willing to submit, and slay those unwilling.”

“Anyone below Foundation Establishment, incapacitate and confine for seven days.”

After stating this, Chen Qing continued reviewing the intelligence at hand, “The current Foundation Establishment leader of Lin Country is a one-hundred-eighty-year-old elder?”

The individual was named Lin Zhonglu, with his tribe possessing numerous Beast Gu and raising many spirit beasts.

While Chen Qing had the ability to attract spirit beasts, he had no means to deploy this advantage on the battlefield.

He needed the opportunity to approach the spirit beasts gradually and familiarate before it could bear fruit.

But once war began, where would he find such an opportunity?

Moreover, these spirit beasts already had owners.

After dismissing this unlikely notion, Chen Qing began carefully analyzing how to counter it.

The cultivators of Lin Country primarily used controlling spirit beasts for combat, with themselves training extensively in life-saving skills.

Proper cultivation in Lin Country was turned into a major Pokémon battle by these cultivators.

Their forces were considerable, numbering over a thousand Foundation Establishment cultivators.

A direct attack would certainly inflict significant damage to his own main force.

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The best course was not to alert Lin Zhonglu, to enter the Divine Weapon Treasure Realm directly, take the Xuanjia Gu and leave.

Just as he pondered this, Ma Yuan suddenly reported, “Lord Wei, the situation is unfavorable!”

Chen Qing stepped out of the war chariot and inquired, “What is happening?”

Ma Yuan replied, “According to my information, Lin Zhonglu was originally planning to head to another Divine Weapon Treasure Realm but received a mysterious letter instead!”

“After reading the letter, he set up a blockade eight hundred li ahead of us in the Giant Wood Forest a day ago, preparing to ambush us!”

Chen Qing surveyed his surroundings. His rapid march and the orders given were all directed towards Langan Mountain. How could they have been discovered?

Could there be a traitor in the army?

No, even with a traitor, it wouldn’t be possible to send a signal so swiftly.

He was advancing rapidly, having everyone restore Spiritual Energy with Spirit Stones during the march; a messenger couldn’t possibly outpace his march!

This eerily familiar sense of being calculated against made Chen Qing quickly think of someone.

Yan Shiyin.

Yan Shiyin must have arrived!

He too had discerned the pivotal point of the Foundation Establishment corps’ operations and wished to vie for the Xuanjia Gu!

Moreover, step one was writing to inform Lin Zhonglu of Chen Qing’s presence, enabling him to ambush ahead.

What should he do now?

Ahead, the road was blocked by wolves; behind, tigers sharpening claws.

If a conflict with Lin Zhonglu erupted, and the armies clashed, Yan Shiyin suddenly emerging with his army would spell certain defeat!

In all likelihood, his entire army would be annihilated in this battle.

And after that, any further talk of vying for heavenly destiny against Ji Dang would be in vain!

After a quick deliberation, Chen Qing once again picked up the information regarding Lin Zhonglu and the structure of Lin Country’s Foundation Establishment, immediately formulating a plan.

“Continue the march, halt three li before the Giant Wood Forest.”

The army continued to march through the night, flying close to the ground.

By the following evening, they had finally reached the outskirts of the Giant Wood Forest.

The Giant Wood Forest was named for its abundant giant banyan trees.

Banyans easily grow aerial roots, resembling giant trees.

They were of little practical use, but the massed banyans forming a continuous cover presented a spectacular sight nonetheless.

Chen Qing halted his war chariot and said to Lu Shenglong, Yan Bailiang, and Zhang Can beside him, “Yan Shiyin has arrived!”

Hearing this, the three were taken aback, their expressions turning pale.

Zhang Can exclaimed, “Yan Shiyin is here too?”

To Zhang Can and Yan Bailiang, Yan Shiyin was a well-known entity through firsthand experience, and Lu Shenglong had also heard tales of Yan Shiyin.

In their eyes, this person could be considered the only rival capable of contesting with Chen Qing for dominion over Nanli.

Chen Qing, however, remained poised and composed, “I will head alone into the Giant Wood Forest to negotiate with Lin Zhonglu and convince him to join our side.”

“Seeing that he couldn’t provoke a battle between Lin Zhonglu and me, Yan Shiyin will inevitably press his army forward.”

“You must hold the line.”

“Once I convince Lin Zhonglu, we shall join forces with Lin Country’s Foundation Establishment and engage Yan Shiyin!”

Chen Qing, under the glow of the setting sun, made his way toward the Giant Wood Forest, gradually entering the woods.