Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 449 - 259 Jiguang Four Envoys, King Gu’s Secret_2

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Adding one more person meant one less spot.

Of course, if someone of extraordinary talent could become a Saint in the Feather Transformation Realm, that would be their skill.

It was known that for a person with unparalleled talent, to reach the Grandmaster level took millennia.

Ji Dang was a true prodigy among prodigies, which was why he had such a reputation.

Sword Travel Palace rarely allowed itself to come into contact with the King Sword; walking the Sword Dao path could very well mean avoiding conflict with the mainstream Cultivators of Sword Travel Palace, preventing a struggle for the King Gu.

In other words, at present, Chen Qing, walking the path of Life and Death Reincarnation, did not conflict at all with the experts from Sword Travel Palace.

This might not be an unplanned move by Sword Travel Palace.

This was an inevitable choice when Sword Travel Palace had enough King-level Sword Dao practitioners.

As for the Jiguang Sect, well, Ghost Mask knew what they were thinking.

Jiguang Sect was too mysterious.

Chen Qing nodded and said, "Alright, I think I now understand how the cultivation path should proceed. Let’s discuss the main issue—what arrangements does the sect have for me?"

The Eastern Chief said, "According to Si Ming above, once you become King, you will become the Southern Deputy Director, managing the Southern Jiguang Sect alongside Si Zhao and Chi Yuxian."

"Because matters of the Death Realm are under your control, you are now granted early permission to enter the Chief Council here."

Chen Qing asked, "What does the sect want?"

The Eastern Chief replied, "According to those above, it’s to strive for the Jiguang Sect to once again become a Great Sect of the righteous path."

"Completely sealing the promotion of Da Yan’s Ghost Face Realm to the Mystic Gate Realm has too big of an impact, which is very unfavorable for you, and could trigger a massive hunt for you by Da Yan."

"So, we can offer Da Yan some slots for Ghost Face Realm’s promotion to Mystic Gate Realm in exchange for Jiguang Sect becoming a sect of the orthodox path."

"This way, we protect you and give Da Yan a way out while allowing our sect to appear openly in the mortal world."

"At the very least, Da Yan and the North Sea cannot openly hunt our sect members anymore."

"Doing this successfully would greatly enhance your position within the sect if we re-establish the Jiguang Sect as an orthodox sect."

"The future Southern Chief position will be granted once you are promoted to the King level."

Chen Qing asked, "What are the conditions on Longevity Mountain in Nanli?"

Chi Yuxian said, "According to the kings, it’s a 20% principle of Mystic Gate Realm slots."

"Our Jiguang Sect can become an orthodox sect, but we can only have a 10% share."

Chen Qing turned his head towards the Western Chief, "What about the Buddhist sect?"

The Western Chief said, "The Buddhist sect knows they haven’t contributed much and want a 10% share."

The Northern Chief said, "It’s unclear what the intention of Sword Travel Palace is now. Sword Travel Palace entered the game because of your personal reasons; this matter is for you to discuss."

Chen Qing silently calculated in his heart that, regarding Sword Travel Palace’s affairs, whatever he said would count.

He pondered carefully, "A 10% share for the Buddhist sect and a 10% share for Jiguang Sect are non-negotiable."

To satisfy Da Yan, the Immortal Court, and Heavenly Master Mansion and agree to the Jiguang Sect’s change to a righteous sect, an estimate of at least 30% might be needed.

This 30% was also immovable.

That would account for 50%, and adding Nanli’s 20%, it would be 70%.

The Dragon Clan had been completely defeated and essentially had no right to a seat. Even if they did, it would be my arrangement, and the share the Dragon Clan received would mostly be my arrangement.

Sword Travel Palace was also completely within my control.

The Demon Clan, on the other hand, needed at least a 10% share so that Hu Yao could grasp the discourse power within the Demon Clan, establish a foothold, and successfully become King.

Even if Dragon Palace had a half share and Sword Travel Palace could only get another 10%, what about my own?

The foundation I built, I couldn’t allow myself to not get at least a 10% share.

No, Da Yan must be reduced to 20%.

Chen Qing said, "A 10% share for the Demon Clan, a 10% share for the Buddhist sect, a 20% share for Nanli, and a combined 20% for Da Yan, Heavenly Master Mansion, and the Immortal Court. Sword Travel Palace must have at least a 10% share, with a half share for Dragon Palace, a 10% share for Jiguang Sect, and a 10% share for myself. Is this feasible?"

After hearing Chen Qing’s proposal, everyone at the table felt that Chen Qing was extremely greedy.

The Western Chief said, "I’m afraid it won’t work. Your request will likely displease many of the Great Sects."

"You’re asking for a 10% share for yourself; that’s already as much as a Great Sect’s share. Do you think you currently have the qualifications to obtain what a Great Sect is entitled to?"

"Moreover, the three Great Sects on Da Yan’s side only received 20% combined; I’m afraid negotiations won’t work!"

Chi Yuxian also said, "I understand what you’re thinking; it’s the foundation you built, and you shouldn’t end up with nothing."

"But think carefully: with a 10% share from Jiguang Sect, 20% from Nanli, and even the half share from the Dragon Clan, you actually have maneuvering room within them."

"These three factions combined might even add up to a 10% share you control."

After hearing these words, Chen Qing thought to himself.

The 10% from Jiguang Sect, considering it mostly belonged to Nanli’s Jiguang Sect and the influence of Xu Yaofeng, he estimated he could control half of it.

The 10% from the Demon Clan, because of Hu Yao’s discourse power, was actually entirely under his control.

The half from the Dragon Clan was merely a decoy and fully under his control since the bridge to the Dragon Clan was through Ao Huanxiu’s daughter, and the Dragon Clan had been crippled, holding little discourse power.

The 10% from Sword Travel Palace was entirely within his control.

The 20% from Nanli, with careful maneuvering and a collaboration with King Wu, should yield half.

If he allowed Da Yan, the Immortal Court, and Heavenly Master Mansion to claim 30% after some negotiation, they might even be able to maneuver Da Yan’s share over to Ji Ru, and thus Da Yan’s share would effectively fall into his hands.

In essence, he could clandestinely control nearly 50% of the share.

This meant that half of the Mystic Gate Realm in the future would be at his disposal.

This calculation was indeed acceptable.

On the surface, he only controlled half a share from Nanli, a half share from the Dragon Clan, and a small portion from Jiguang Sect.

However, in reality, his influence was such that he wielded the power of half the Mystic Gate Realm.

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Just as Chen Qing felt it was almost enough, he suddenly remembered the Northern Snowfield and asked, "Is there any news from the Northern Snowfield?"

The Northern Chief replied, "The Snowfield seems entirely uninterested in controlling the Death Realm."

"It seems they have another method for ascending to the Mystic Gate Realm."

Chen Qing pondered for a moment, understanding. In another part of the world, where Nine Tribulations True Monarch resided, the continent was Demon Clan-dominated, so they didn’t need the Death Realm quota from here.

In the Death Realm, none of their people was seen.

Could it be there were other Death Realms?

He was in the Death Realm, which was the birthplace of the Six Dao Ghosts, and according to Chi Yuxian, in the realm of Life and Death Reincarnation, her King Gu only mentioned the Life and Death Book, Eighteen Hells, and the Netherworld.

As for the Ancient Reincarnation Plate and the Heluo Books he needed for his Gu to advance, and the Ten Halls Yama, not a single word was mentioned.

It was very likely the Snowfield had mastered one type of King Gu, while Nine Tribulations True Monarch possessed other treasures, such as the Ancient Reincarnation Plate and the Heluo Books.

Furthermore, the remaining two Demon Summoning Banners could very well be on another continent.

Hu Yao and the scholar still had greater uses in the future, serving as his bridges to reach that continent.

Chen Qing said, "I almost understand. As for the rest, let us see how to negotiate."

Removing the Golden Ghost Mask, Chen Qing was satisfied, knowing that half of the Mystic Gate Realm was already in his hand!

Moreover, it was in a very secure manner, not like that person three hundred years ago who wanted to control half of the share but was hunted to death as soon as they exited the Death Realm.

Although it appeared he only had a little over 10% in hand, in essence, he would control half of the Mystic Gate Realm!

Next, he would need to slay Ying Shenji and completely take control of the Death Realm!

Thinking of this, Chen Qing summoned Su Yi and said, "Send word to the Peacock King to dispatch someone who can take charge!"

In just two days, Chen Qing received a reply from Peacock King. After reading it, he called Hu Yao and said, "Take a look."

Hu Yao took the letter, read it, and was slightly surprised. "Ah, the Peacock King actually asked me to take charge?"

"I’ve never even met him!"

Chen Qing looked at Hu Yao with deep meaning; this woman bore great fortune.

"Since Peacock King asked you to take charge, things will be much easier."

"Send the order, in three days, we march on Dragon City!"

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