In the middle of the Blood Sea, the Sacred Island floated above. Above it was the Zhouxing Formation that covered the entire Blood Sea. Strands of star power fell down, nourishing everything on the Sacred Island. River Styx sat cross-legged on the cloud platform with his eyes slightly closed, as if he was outside of the secular world. Everything had nothing to do with him. His aura was faintly discernible, making it impossible for others to see him.
Suddenly, River Styx opened his eyes. If one looked carefully, one would find that River Styx's eyes actually reflected the entire world of the Great Desolation. Nothing in the world could escape his eyes. River Styx could clearly see that the Evil Spirit in the world had accumulated to a certain extent. The Heaven had released its killing intent, and the Cultivation Tribulation had truly begun.
River Styx stood up and looked at the Great Desolation Continent from afar. He muttered to himself, "The Great Desolation, the Investiture of Gods Tribulation, hurry up and begin! This is also my last plan in the Great Desolation. After I get what I want, I will leave. Although the Great Desolation is good, it has limited my development. There is a wider world outside, and that will be my stage. "
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In Mount Shouyang, after feeling the change of the Evil Spirit in the world, Lao Tzu opened his eyes. The Cultivation Tribulation had begun. As the Human Sect was in the Cultivation Tribulation, they naturally could not stay out of it. They could only enter the world to face the Cultivation Tribulation. However, this Cultivation Tribulation was unusual. During the Longhan Cultivation Tribulation and the Witchcraft Cultivation Tribulation, the Sages had never really made a move.
The Sages were high and mighty, but they could not completely abandon their selfishness. Although the Sages were high and mighty, they could not completely abandon their selfishness. Although the Four Sects were facing the Cultivation Tribulation this time, the situation was basically clear. The Master of the Jie Sect, Yin Shang, the Master of the Chan Sect, and the Master of the Western Sect, Xi Qi. Looking at the unstable Great Desolation Continent from afar, Lao Tzu's eyes revealed a trace of sadness, but it disappeared in an instant. Then, his eyes were full of incomparable determination.
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In the Jade Palace of Kunlun Mountain, Yuanshi sat on the cloud bed and looked at the Evil Spirit floating between the Heaven and Earth. He was filled with emotions.... Although the Chan Sect was in the Cultivation Tribulation this time, it was also an opportunity for them to prosper. As long as they seized this opportunity, they could possibly become the top sect in the Great Desolation, completely overshadowing the Humans, Jie Sect, and the Western Sect....
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Of course, Honoured Lord of the Origin was not the only one who had this idea. Jieyin and Zhunti of the Two Sages of the West also had the same idea. Now Shen Gongbao and the Western Religious Sect had completely overwhelmed the Clan of Enlightenment in Xiqi. After all, Jiang Ziya was the only one in the Clan of Enlightenment. As long as the Clan of Enlightenment maintained its advantage in the following Battle of Gods Investiture, the Western Religious Sect would definitely prosper after this Cultivation Tribulation.
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In the Aquamarine Palace of Golden Turtle Island, the eyes of the Tongtian Sect Master suddenly became extremely sharp when he sensed the beginning of the Cultivation Tribulation. Wherever he looked, there seemed to be Sword Qi. It was very scary. A shadow appeared behind him. In a formation map, four sharp swords hung high. The Evil Spirit, the Killing Spirit, and the Sword Qi were mixed together. They surrounded the Tongtian Sect Master and did not disperse for a long time.
The Tongtian Sect Master stretched out his hand and a small flag appeared. It had a triangular face and six tails. This time, it was surrounded by Evil Spirit. Once it appeared, the Evil Spirit of Heaven and Earth showed signs of gathering on it. It made people feel creepy when they saw it. It was obvious that this treasure was extraordinary. Otherwise, the Tongtian Sect Master would not have hesitated when he looked at it.
Looking at the flag, the Tongtian Sect Master sighed, "I hope I don't need to use you!" Then, he clenched his hand and put the flag away. Looking at the Great Desolation Continent, the Tongtian Sect Master said to himself, "When the Heavens send out the killing intent, dragons and snakes rise. The Cultivation Tribulation is unpredictable. I wonder if our Sect of Jieism can survive it safely."
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Time went by. Autumn went and spring came. Xiqi gradually grew stronger in the spring and autumn. The common people, refugees, and refugees in the world all went to Xiqi. In the Nine Provinces, most of the feudal lords attached themselves to Xiqi. Xiqi ruled Yongzhou of the Nine Provinces of the Human Race, and there were four feudal lords attached themselves to Xiqi. Xiqi had become the most powerful force except for the Shang Dynasty.
In contrast, the Shang Dynasty was declining. King Zhou was muddle-headed and tyrannical. Daji caused chaos in the court. First, Bi Gan died because his heart was dug out. Then, King Wucheng defected to the Western Zhou Dynasty. The court was full of treacherous officials. Although Grand Preceptor Wen returned to the court and met King Zhou directly, it was somewhat effective. Later, Grand Preceptor Wen went to war because of the rebellion of the feudal lords. The court was once again abandoned by King Zhou.
Gradually, the Shang Dynasty became weaker and weaker. Many people had seen the trend. Many ministers of the Shang Dynasty advised King Zhou about the danger of Xiqi. Even Fei Zhong and You Hun saw the trend and advised King Zhou. After King Zhou listened to the opinions of his ministers, he began to suppress Xiqi and summoned the Marquis of the West, Ji Chang, to Zhaoge again.
In the city of Xiqi, the Marquis of the West, Ji Chang, immediately summoned all the civil and military officials in the court to discuss matters after receiving the decree of King Zhou. In the main hall, Ji Chang sat on the high stage. Although he was over ninety years old, he looked radiant and looked like he was in his fifties or sixties. It was all thanks to the longevity elixir that King Zhou secretly gave him according to River Styx's order. Otherwise, he would have died long ago.
Because of Ji Chang, the Marquis of the West, although Xiqi was growing stronger day by day, the court was gradually divided into two factions. Both Bo Yikao and Ji Fa had made great achievements in the court and were assisted by Shen Gongbao and Jiang Ziya respectively. Ji Chang attached great importance to them. However, it was also because of this that Ji Chang was in a difficult position to choose his successor.
As the eldest son, Bo Yikao was the first heir to the throne. Moreover, ever since Bo Yikao rescued him from Chaoge, his entire person had changed dramatically. Although he had Su Daji by his side, he did not indulge in sex. Instead, he began to care about government affairs and learned how to deal with the country's affairs. The aura of an emperor had gradually taken shape.
However, in contrast, although Ji Fa was the second son, his ability to deal with the affairs of the country was far better than Bo Yikao. Besides, he was also a teacher and a friend of Prime Minister Jiang Ziya. If Bo Yikao could be the Lord of Preservation, then Ji Fa would definitely be the Lord of Expansion. Now that the world was in chaos, harvest was not a good choice.
Ji Chang sat high in the hall and looked down at the civil and military officials in the court. Bo Yikao and Ji Fa stood at the head of the civil and military officials in the hall. Looking at his two promising sons, Ji Chang was happy but also had a headache. It was not only the fight for the successor, but also the game between the Clan of Enlightenment and the Western Religious Sect. Ji Chang was very clear about this. He could not afford to offend either of the two religious sects, so he could only delay it.
Fortunately, over the years, Ji Chang did not feel any signs of aging. His face had always maintained the appearance of a sixty year old, and his body was as healthy as a forty or fifty year old. He had once performed a divination for himself. Although he did not know when he would die, the divination showed that his lifespan was flourishing, and he had at least ten or twenty years to live. As such, there was no need to worry about the matter of the successor.
Now, King Zhou obviously feared Xiqi, otherwise he would not summon him to Zhaoge at this time. After receiving the imperial edict, Ji Chang did a divination for himself. The divination showed that he would definitely die. Ji Chang was nearly 100 years old and had seen through life and death. However, he was afraid that Xiqi would be in chaos after his death, so he did not dare to act rashly.
Therefore, today he summoned all the civil and military officials to discuss this matter together. In the hall, Ji Chang held the imperial edict of King Zhou and said seriously, "Everyone, I summoned you today because I received an imperial edict from Zhaoge, which ordered me to go to see King Zhou. I want to hear your opinions on whether I should go to Zhaoge this time."
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