Chapter 847
Subduing Rock City
"what……"
As Song Changsheng infused the pure yang power contained within the pure yang treasure, Mingtai Zhenren's face became distorted and ferocious. His pair of sharp teeth under his lips could no longer be concealed, and he began to bite wildly at the air, struggling in pain. The law chains on his body seemed to be on the verge of breaking at any moment.
The elders of the city lord's mansion were filled with worry upon seeing this.
To them, Master Mingtai was both a subordinate and a benefactor who provided them with a place to stay during the chaotic times.
They came from all corners of the country, each with their own hardships and backgrounds, but without exception, they were all tired of the fighting in the martial world and did not want to work for those powerful forces. After many twists and turns, they came to Rock City and, while enjoying the protection of Master Mingtai, they had the idea of joining.
The news that Master Mingtai was infected with the corpse poison was not hidden from them. They had tried every means possible in recent days, but had made no progress and could only use formations to restrict it.
I just didn't expect the corpse poison to spread so quickly, completely out of control.
If Zhuang Yuechan hadn't intervened in time, Panshi City would have been destroyed by now.
Now, they can only place all their hopes on Song Changsheng and Zhuang Yuechan, even though they don't know anything about their origins.
"Woo..."
Just as Master Mingtai was about to break free from Song Changsheng's chains of law, an ethereal flute melody rang out in the secret chamber, penetrating Master Mingtai's ears, and the boiling corpse poison within his body gradually subsided.
Seeing this, Song Changsheng pointed his fingers like a sword and placed one finger on Mingtai Zhenren's brow, transferring his pure magic power into his body and guiding the pure yang power gathered in his dantian to flow through his meridians to his limbs and bones.
"scoff"
"Shoot..."
A lush, foul-smelling stench of death gushed forth from every acupoint on Master Mingtai's body like a floodgate bursting, quickly filling the secret chamber.
The corpse energy was like strong acid; wherever it passed, it corroded everything from fine steel to stone bricks. Even the protective spiritual energy of several elders of the city lord's mansion was corroded, leaving dense holes.
Seeing this, Song Changsheng frowned slightly and said, "This corpse energy comes from a powerful long-haired zombie. You can't withstand it. You should retreat first."
“You don’t need to worry about us, Master. We can hold on,” an elder said through gritted teeth.
“In this chaotic ancient domain, such loyal subjects are rare. Since you are worried about them, then you may all stay.”
With a flick of his sleeve, Song Changsheng unleashed the Purple Void Divine Fire, sweeping away all the corpse energy.
But this momentary lapse in concentration caused a significant portion of the demonic energy to be swept back.
"This is a bit troublesome."
"The essence of the sun and moon transforms yin into yang, and the ultimate yang energy gathers!" Song Changsheng formed hand seals, mobilizing a wisp of primordial energy in his dantian as a carrier to draw in the power of the moonlight and transform it into ultimate yang energy, which gathered in the Laogong acupoint in his palm. He then slapped the crown of his head with his palm.
A large amount of pure Yang energy was injected, instantly suppressing the corpse energy in Mingtai Zhenjun's body. Then, the pure Yang energy reversed the flow of corpse poison in his meridians, flowing back from his limbs and bones to his lower dantian.
"Gather!"
Song Changsheng pointed his sword finger at Mingtai Zhenren's Shenque point, using his own pure magic power to completely envelop the mass of corpse poison in his dantian, and then slowly gathered it along the Taiyang Meridian of his hand to his middle finger.
Master Mingtai's middle finger turned pitch black at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"laugh"
A flash of sword light appeared, slicing a barely perceptible gash on the tip of his middle finger. Dark green blood, carrying a nauseating stench, gushed from the wound, spraying onto the floor and instantly corroding it into a deep pit.
Using his own magical power, Song Changsheng repeatedly regulated Mingtai Zhenren's meridians, trying to expel as much corpse poison as possible from his body. Only when the blood flowing from his fingertips changed from dark green to bright red did he gradually stop.
"Even with all our efforts, we were unable to completely remove the corpse poison. It seems we still need to go to the Land of Extreme Yang. Fortunately, it's under control now, and there shouldn't be any major problems in the short term."
"Master, may I ask if the City Lord is alright now?" An elder from the City Lord's Mansion stepped forward and asked cautiously.
"There shouldn't be any major problems in the short term."
"A short time?" The elder of the city lord's mansion's face stiffened immediately. He thought that Song Changsheng was going to raise the price on the spot, and he hurriedly thought of the conditions that Pan Shi City could offer.
Song Changsheng saw through their thoughts and said calmly, "The corpse poison in his body has almost invaded his bone marrow. The corpse poison in his meridians and dantian has been completely removed, but the corpse poison in his internal organs, especially his brain, is extremely difficult to remove."
The only method I know of right now is to thoroughly cleanse his body with a large amount of pure Yang energy. Only in this way can the corpse poison in his body be completely removed.
“Master, there are still many pure Yang treasures in the city lord’s treasury. I will immediately order someone to fetch them. If that’s not enough, the shops and cultivators in the city must have some as well. I will mobilize manpower to do my best to acquire them.”
"That's not enough. You need to temper your body in an extremely yang place that has been cultivated for over ten thousand years to have a sufficient chance of success. You only have one chance, and I don't think you want to take that risk, do you?"
"A land of extreme yang energy that has existed for over ten thousand years..."
The elders were immediately in a dilemma. Extremely Yin lands that have existed for more than ten thousand years are already extremely rare, while extremely Yang lands are very easy to discover because they are born on the surface of the earth.
To date, unclaimed lands of extreme yang energy are already extremely rare, and those over ten thousand years old are even rarer. Even if they could find one, how could Master Mingtai possibly wait that long?
Song Changsheng said calmly, "I do have a clue about the Extreme Yang Land, but I need to find time to confirm whether the information is accurate."
You can also try to search for him during this time; Master Mingtai can still live for at least several more years.”
He tried his best to express his goodwill, but little did he know that his actions would make the elders feel uneasy.
After all, they were complete strangers to Song Changsheng and his wife, yet the couple had been giving without expecting anything in return. In this world full of conspiracies and scheming, this was simply impossible.
Unless Song Changsheng is a pushover, a professional chivalrous hero, otherwise...
"Put away your thoughts and stop overthinking. Once Fellow Daoist Mingtai awakens, I will naturally have a detailed discussion with him."
"We obey." Everyone quickly bowed their heads.
"Has the city been pacified?"
"With the help of the real person's divine power, the situation has basically stabilized."
"Hmm, arrange a room for us. I need to recuperate."
……
"Master, the City Lord has awakened. Would you mind coming to see him?"
"I'll go. You focus on refining the [Kui Yin Pearl]. Remember not to rush it. Wait until your body has fully adapted to the extreme Yin energy before incorporating it into your dantian." Song Changsheng gently hugged Zhuang Yuechan, then followed the city lord's elder to the secret chamber where True Person Mingtai was recuperating.
"How are you feeling, Fellow Daoist Mingtai?" Song Changsheng approached Mingtai Zhenren's bedside and found that his complexion was quite good. "May I ask your esteemed name, Fellow Daoist?" Mingtai Zhenren struggled to sit up from the bed, looking into Song Changsheng's eyes, trying to glean some information from this vantage point.
"Whether I can reveal my identity depends on your attitude towards me, but one thing I can make clear to you is that I will not harm you or Rock City."
"What does Fellow Daoist desire?" Master Mingtai asked directly.
He knew very well that there was no such thing as a free lunch, and that the other party's repeated assistance to him and Rock City must have come with a purpose.
“Fellow Daoist, there’s no need to be too nervous. What I ask for is very simple for you. Rock City has an excellent geographical location and is easily accessible from all directions. I hope that Rock City and you can keep an eye out for any news in the surrounding area,” Song Changsheng emphasized.
A glint of light flashed in Master Mingtai's eyes as he said, "It seems that you are not from this place, or even the southwest region."
“This is undoubtedly obvious. Would you refuse my request for these reasons?” Song Changsheng raised an eyebrow slightly.
Master Mingtai paused for a moment and said, "I don't know what your purpose is, but my life and even the entire Rock City were saved by you two. Logically speaking, I shouldn't refuse this request."
However, the original purpose of establishing Rock City was to provide a safe haven for cultivators who had nowhere to go, which meant that Rock City would not participate in any power struggles.
However, I will personally do my best to meet your needs.
"Fellow Daoist, perhaps you have misunderstood something. I do not need you or Rock City to risk your lives for me, nor do I need to spy on anything. It is just normal information exchange."
When the time is right, a space teleportation array may be built to facilitate travel between the two places, which would be beneficial to both sides.
I promise that I will not let Rock City be engulfed in war.
However, there is one principle I hope you can understand: there is no true pure land in this world. Without strong power, you can only become a victim in the power struggles.
My master once guarded a neutral city, protecting the cultivation world from the threat of beast tides, and made countless sacrifices over the past two thousand years.
But all they received was exclusion and scheming; they were caught in the middle of a game, treated as pawns to be sacrificed at will.
In order to survive better, they chose to be born.
Since making this decision, they have become the players themselves, truly taking control of their own destiny.
Of course, I'm not saying this to force you to make any choice, but simply to hope you can take the time to think things through and find a way out for yourself and for Rock City—a way to preserve everything. Simply running away is not a wise choice.
Master Mingtai felt a slight unease; he understood Song Changsheng's meaning perfectly well.
This time is the best example. Rock City is far from being as stable and peaceful as it appears. It is like a small boat in a storm, which may capsize at any time.
Over the years, amidst constant turmoil, he often felt powerless.
Where exactly is the way out for Rock City?
After a long pause, he stared into Song Changsheng's eyes and solemnly asked, "Then, can you, fellow Daoist, be the way out for Rock City?"
"To be honest, I'm not sure either."
However, we can try cooperating for a while, and I believe you will receive a definite answer.
Song Changsheng turned around without looking back and said, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to rush to answer. I have important matters to attend to, which may take several months or even several years. You can give me your answer after I return."
During this period, fellow cultivators should cultivate with pure yang treasures, as this will help suppress the corpse poison in the body. It is best to avoid fighting with others and to avoid the stimulation of blood.
Goodbye.
Just as he was about to step out, Master Mingtai suddenly spoke up: "Then, may I ask your esteemed name, fellow Daoist?"
This was the second time he had asked Song Changsheng this question, but the meanings of the two questions were quite different.
Because Song Changsheng said that to find out his true identity, we need to see his attitude towards cooperation.
By asking this question now, he has undoubtedly agreed to the cooperation.
"My name is Song Changsheng."
As soon as he finished speaking, Song Changsheng drifted away, leaving Mingtai Zhenren alone on the bed in a daze.
He didn't come to his senses until Song Changsheng had completely left.
“Song Changsheng…it was him…no wonder, no wonder.”
……
"Since Master Mingtai has already agreed, why not take this opportunity to finalize all the details? Aren't you afraid that things might change if we delay?" Zhuang Yuechan asked with a smile on the way to the Array Dao Academy.
Song Changsheng shook his head slightly and said, "Since True Person Mingtai has already made a decision, what difference does it make if it's a few days earlier or later?"
If someone's behavior becomes inconsistent simply because of time, then that person is not trustworthy and does not deserve to be an ally of the family.
"That's true. Master Mingtai and our sect's founder actually have many similarities. Now that he knows your true identity, he will probably give your proposal a good consideration."
"There may be more ways out for Rock City than just you, but for him, it's definitely the most suitable and simplest one."
"Once I become stronger, they will no longer hesitate. I hope my trip to the Array Dao Academy will not disappoint me!"
……
Just as Song Changsheng and his wife were heading to the Array Dao Academy, the war in the East Sea also reached a stalemate, and the border between the human and sea races ushered in a rare period of peace.
All of this was caused by a negotiation—a negotiation between the True Lord of the Myriad Realms Palace and the Water Lord of the Sea Clan.
Song Youping played a key role in this.
Faced with the enormous threat of the [Demon Flower], his proposed strategy was adopted by the True Lord of the Myriad Manifestations Palace. During this period, the Myriad Manifestations Palace provided all the support it could, and finally achieved results some time ago.
Using the previously preserved variant of the [Gold-Eating Insect], he successfully cultivated a [Spirit-Eating Gold Insect] capable of self-reproduction and possessing an extremely high desire to attack spiritual plants.
This spirit insect has been verified by the Palace of Myriad Phenomena and several batches have been released. In less than half a month, the wildly multiplying [Gold-Devouring Spirit Insects] swept across a large area of the sea, causing a huge upheaval within the sea race.
Under the strong demands of the leaders of the various sea tribes, Kong Sang Li Feng, no matter how unwilling, had no choice but to sit down at the same negotiating table with the human race...
...(End of chapter)