Chapter 149: Merit Exchange, Liaogu Immortal City

Inside the cave, Ji Chang held a white jade array plate in his hand, which was the control core of the Pojun Extinction Array.

Ji Chang activated his magic power, and the array patterns on the array disk began to flash with a faint blue light, constantly jumping and flowing, forming a mysterious pattern.

At the same time, in front of Ji Chang, five refined corpses began to move under his control.

The five refined corpses moved in a certain direction and pace, practicing the Army-Breaking Extermination Formation.

Under Ji Chang's control, they sometimes attacked and sometimes retreated, and every movement was quite uniform, like a well-trained army.

Even though none of the five refined corpses had reached the upper-grade second-level level, with the help of the Pojun Extinction Formation, even if they encountered a cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage, they could easily surround and kill him.

Ji Chang was concentrating on controlling the formation plate and refining the corpse, and the battle formation practice became more and more intense.

After practicing for most of the day, Ji Chang breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the corpse in front of him with satisfaction.

"It's a pity that the number of refined corpses is still a little less."

"If there are more, the power that can be exerted will undoubtedly be even greater."

However, Ji Chang was not the kind of inhumane demon cultivator who killed other cultivators in order to increase the number of corpses in his hands.

After practicing the battle formation for a while, Ji Chang put away the formation plate and the corpse, calmed down, and peeked at the situation on Zhou Jingxing's side.

More than half a year has passed since Ji Chang returned from the Hu family.

It has been nearly two years since Zheng State's immortal cultivation world officially opened up the Ten Thousand Mountains.

During the past two years, Ji Chang often used peeks into Dao seeds to investigate the progress of the expansion.

Currently, under the leadership of Zhou Jingxing, a Jindan cultivator from the Zhou family, the Zheng State's immortal cultivation world has expanded a lot to the south, and three states have been opened up in the south of Jiaozhou.

By now, Jiaozhou had changed from a border state adjacent to the Shiwanda Mountains to an inland state of Zheng.

In addition, the territory of Jiaozhou has also expanded a lot.

However, no foundation-building families migrated to these three newly opened states and counties.

However, relying on the discovered second-level spiritual veins, many immortal cultivation markets were established.

In addition to the foundation-building monks of various families who were the main force in expanding the territory, many Qi-refining monks who wanted to make further progress and seek opportunities also flocked to these markets.

In addition to some independent cultivators, there are also many Qi-refining cultivators from various foundation-building families.

Some of these family cultivators followed their own foundation-building ancestors to open up the Ten Thousand Mountains, and some were from side branches of the family who lacked resources and came here to seek opportunities.

Many of Zheng State's foundation-building cultivators also took the initiative to go to the Ten Thousand Mountains to expand their territory and seek opportunities.

Most of these foundation-building cultivators set out on their journey three months ago.

This was because three months ago, Qi Zhicheng, the Jindan elder from Huangquan Sect, released an exchange list.

No matter what their cultivation level is, cultivators who go to open up the Ten Thousand Mountains can exchange the items on the list with their merits as long as they receive the development order issued by the Huangquan Sect.

There are quite a few things on this exchange list, including third-tier spiritual objects, talismans, pills, formations, and even quite a few magic weapons and inheritances that have reached the third tier.

And as time goes by, the items on the exchange list will change.

Except for precious spiritual objects, talismans, elixirs, magic weapons and other physical objects, which will be reduced due to shortage.

Things like the inheritance of techniques and skills will increase with the passage of time.

Ji Chang saw a very familiar inheritance on the latest version of the exchange list.

It was the "Huangquan Corpse Refining Technique" passed down from the Huangquan Sect in the Si family.

However, there is only the inheritance of martial arts skills, but no method to cultivate the Danwen magical power.

In addition, there is also a martial arts inheritance called "Huangquan Water Control Art", which is also a third-level inheritance.

Like the "Huangquan Corpse Refining Art", this "Huangquan Water Control Art" also originated from the Huangquan Sect's fourth-level inheritance, the "Huangquan Sutra".

However, they completely abandoned the path of corpses and took the waterway instead.

In addition, there are some third-level martial arts inheritances of some common schools on the exchange list.

Although there is no method to cultivate the Danwen supernatural power, there is the secret method of forming the Dan. As long as you practice, there is hope of breaking through to the Jindan stage.

It is precisely because of such huge temptation of benefits that the foundation-building cultivators who were originally on the sidelines will flock to the Shiwan Mountains to participate in the expansion of the Huangquan Sect.

However, although the treasures on the exchange list are quite rich, they cannot be exchanged for the qualification to become a disciple of the Huangquan Sect.

A few years ago, before the official opening of the Ten Thousand Mountains, there were rumors that as long as one could make outstanding contributions during the opening of the territory, there would be a chance to join the Huangquan Sect.

You know, it’s not easy to join the Huangquan Sect.

Normally, only mortal children who have never practiced cultivation and are under the age of eighteen can join the Huangquan Branch and become disciples of the Huangquan Sect after passing the entrance examination.

Monks who have already started practicing, as well as children over the age of eighteen, cannot join the Huangquan Sect.

Unless he can be accepted as a disciple by the Jindan elder of the Huangquan Sect and become a true disciple.

Many talented cultivators whose spiritual roots had reached the level of heavenly spiritual roots and earthly spiritual roots were absorbed into the Huangquan Sect in this way.

If one's cultivation reaches the Jindan stage, there is also a chance to join the Huangquan Sect as a guest elder.

If none of the conditions are met, if you want to join the Huangquan Sect, you can only wait for certain specific opportunities.

When the Huangquan Sect first expanded eastward, many cultivators took advantage of this opportunity, made contributions, and joined the Huangquan Sect.

Logically speaking, now that the Huangquan Sect has expanded into the Ten Thousand Mountains, it should also have similar opportunities.

Perhaps it is just that the development of the Ten Thousand Mountains has just begun and no roads have been opened yet.

……

Two months later.

On this day, the sunlight shone through the clouds, illuminating the stone path in front of the cave.

Ji Chang was leisurely sitting in a pavilion in front of the cave when he suddenly heard soft footsteps in the distance.

He looked up and saw a woman in a black dress walking towards him gracefully. It was Huo Youyi.

The long skirt that Huo Youyi was wearing was dark black in color with delicate silver patterns embroidered on it. The hem of the skirt swayed gently with her steps.

Huo Youyi walked up to Ji Chang, bowed gracefully, and said in a voice as clear as a spring: "Friend Han, long time no see."

Ji Chang stood up and smiled back: "Friend Huo, how are you? What is the important matter that brought you here today?"

Huo Youyi nodded slightly and said seriously: "I came here this time to open up the territory in the Shiwan Mountains."

Ji Chang was not surprised when he heard this.

Ever since the exchange list appeared, more and more independent cultivators have gone to the Ten Thousand Mountains to open up new territories.

A few days ago, two monks who were familiar with Ji Chang went to the Shiwan Mountains.

Ji Chang also heard that Master Badan, who was a guest of the Zhou family, seemed to have plans to go to the Shiwandashan Mountains to open up new territory.

Master Badan only has a few decades left to live, and it seems that he is planning to open up the Ten Thousand Mountains and seek an opportunity to break through to the False Dan realm, by which time he will be able to extend his life by a decade.

In addition, Master Badan has always wanted to establish a family.

Nowadays, the spiritual land in Zheng State's cultivation world is scarce. Originally, Master Badan was planning to find a way to occupy a spiritual land in the prefecture near Baishuixian City with the support of the Zhou family. But now, Master Badan's idea seems to have changed.

According to Ji Changping's daily observations, he seemed to be planning to wait until Zhou Jingxing built a new fairy city in the Ten Thousand Mountains.

Occupy the spiritual land around the new fairy city and establish a foundation-building family.

It is not uncommon for Huo Youyi to want to participate in the opening up of the Ten Thousand Mountains.

After hearing about Huo Youyi's plan, Ji Chang smiled and said, "Going to the Shiwandashan Mountains to expand our territory may be a rare opportunity for us."

Huo Youyi nodded gently, with a determined light in her eyes: "Thank you for your kindness."

Ji Chang asked again: "Have you prepared all the elixirs and talismans for your trip to the Shiwan Mountains? If you need them, I still have some elixirs in stock and can sell them to you at a low price."

Huo Youyi shook her head and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Brother Han, but I have almost collected all of them."

"I have been preparing for this frontier expansion for a long time, and I have also found many like-minded people to go with me so that we can take care of each other."

After listening to this, Ji Chang nodded to show his understanding.

Huo Youyi thought for a moment and then asked, "Fellow Daoist Han, would you consider going with me? We can travel together to the Shiwan Mountains."

Ji Chang shook his head and did not accept Huo Youyi's invitation.

"Friend Huo, I appreciate your kindness, but I have no plans to go to the Shiwan Mountains to open up new territory."

When Huo Youyi heard this, a hint of disappointment flashed across her eyes, but then she smiled again.

"In that case, I will be a pioneer for Fellow Daoist Han this time. Let me go over there and take a look first."

After hearing this, Ji Chang nodded and said with a smile: "In that case, I wish you a smooth journey and a fruitful return."

Huo Youyi also smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Han. If there is a chance, we will work together again."

After the two chatted for a while, Huo Youyi stood up and said goodbye, preparing to embark on the journey to the Shiwanda Mountains.

Ji Chang sent her to the entrance of the cave and watched her figure gradually disappear into the distance.

After Huo Youyi's figure disappeared into the sky, Ji Chang turned around and returned to the cave.

At this time, his concubine Liu Xuexuan came to his side.

Liu Xuexuan was wearing a light green long dress. She had a graceful figure, a pretty face, and a gentle look in her eyes.

She asked softly, "Master, I heard that Fellow Daoist Huo is going to the Shiwan Mountains to open up new territory?"

Ji Chang looked at Liu Xuexuan, nodded, and asked with a smile: "Xuexuan, do you have any idea to go to the Shiwan Mountains?"

Liu Xuexuan was slightly stunned, then said softly: "Master, I don't care. It depends on your plan. I will go wherever you go."

"If you want to go to the Shiwandashan Mountains, I will follow you. If you think this place is better, then we can stay here."

After hearing this, Ji Chang felt a warm feeling in his heart. He gently stroked Liu Xuexuan's hair, picked up Liu Xuexuan by the waist, and walked into the cave.

Liu Xuexuan snuggled in Ji Chang's arms, listening to his strong heartbeat. Shyness and happiness intertwined on her cheeks, causing a touching blush.

……

One hundred thousand mountains.

On a mountain stream, Zhou Jingxing was confronting a dark black demon dragon.

The demon dragon had a huge body, covered with scales, and its eyes flashed with sharp cold light, making it look extremely ferocious.

Zhou Jingxing stood quietly in the air, surrounded by a layer of brilliant golden light, like a banished immortal, inviolable.

The demon dragon opened its bloody mouth and let out a deafening roar: "Human cultivators, get out of here!"

There was anger in its voice.

However, Zhou Jingxing seemed not to have heard it and remained silent.

Suddenly, a dazzling red light emerged from the golden light around Zhou Jingxing.

The brilliance is like the rising sun, dazzling and hot, it jumps and spins in the golden light.

This is exactly the Danwen magical power [Liujin Ruoshi] that he cultivated.

As this magical power was released, at that moment, the entire mountain stream seemed to be shrouded by this blazing power.

The entire mountain stream seemed to be thrown into a huge furnace.

The mountains began to melt and flow like wax, the rivers boiled instantly and then dried up, the flowers, plants and trees withered under this scorching breath and turned to ashes.

The surrounding environment was directly changed by this magical power.

The black demon dragon felt the powerful force of this magical power, and its originally cold and ruthless eyes were now filled with fear and anxiety.

It tried to escape from this horrible place, but suddenly, the blazing red light instantly enveloped it, turning the black demon dragon into a red fire dragon.

Under the influence of this force, the scales on the black demon dragon began to burn and fall off rapidly.

It let out a shrill roar and rolled over in pain, trying to break free from the restraints of the scorching power.

However, [Golden Rhenium Stone] is so powerful, how could it easily break free?
As time passed, the roar of the black demon dragon gradually weakened and finally turned into silence.

Zhou Jingxing was still standing there, the golden light as bright as before, as if he had never moved.

He took a deep breath, retracted his magical powers, and then put the demon dragon in front of him that was burned into a ball of charcoal into his storage bag.

Just then, an exclamation of praise came from the side.

"Brother Zhou's magical power is extraordinary. Using the magical power of the way of gold to evolve the means of the way of fire is really an eye-opener for me."

As soon as he finished speaking, four blood-red corpses carrying a gorgeous sedan came to Zhou Jingxing.

Each of these four blood corpses has reached the third level and has extraordinary power. When Zhou Jingxing saw them, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes.

The curtain of the sedan chair was lifted slightly, and Qi Zhicheng lay on the soft couch of the sedan chair, with two beautiful female nuns serving him. He felt really comfortable and cozy.

Facing Qi Zhicheng's praise, Zhou Jingxing seemed unusually humble: "Thank you for your praise, Elder Qi. My humble skills are not worthy of being honored by the great masters."

Upon hearing this, Qi Zhicheng's smile deepened: "Fellow Daoist Zhou is too modest. That black water dragon is a third-level monster, but it couldn't withstand a single blow from you."

Zhou Jingxing shook his head lightly and said calmly: "That beast has only just entered the Jindan stage, and its bloodline magical power has not yet been condensed. If Elder Qi takes action, it will definitely be easier to deal with it."

Qi Zhicheng smiled and nodded, then his gaze turned to the environment in front of him.

The originally verdant mountain stream was changed by Zhou Jingxing's magical power [Golden and Silver Stone] and has now turned into a scorched earth.

Under this scorched earth, Qi Zhicheng sensed a third-level spiritual vein.

For him, a Jindan elder of the Huangquan Sect, the quality of this third-level spiritual vein was not very good.

However, compared with the third-level spiritual vein under Baishuixian City, it is still stronger.

"Let's build a fairy city here."

"Let's call it Liaogu Immortal City."

(End of this chapter)