Chapter 1719: Nine Provinces and Eight Desolations

rarily handled by the Crown Prince.However, the crown prince was still lacking in experience, and there were inevitably shortcomings in his handling of state affairs. Therefore, it was a burden on Wen..."Reporting to the Ancestor, in ten days' time, the auction will officially begin. Shall the Ancestor personally attend, or shall I be responsible for this matter"

In the mansion of Honglingfang City, Duan Jing reported on what had happened recently.

Shen Changqing asked, "What forces have come these days"

In his perception.

There are also many strong individuals within Honglingfang Market.

There are quite a few gods, and even several God Kings have appeared.

It is obvious.

Most of these people came for this auction.

Otherwise.

A mighty god wouldn't come here, would he

However—

In Shen Changqing's view, these arriving divine monarchs might not just be here for the auction. They could also have other motives.

After all, the appearance of a strange deity who established the Red Ridge Market was already enough to attract attention. Now, revealing his identity as a third-rank talisman master further intensifies the situation, making it impossible to avoid attracting notice from other powers.

As for why he was so high-profile, Shen Changqing also had his own thoughts.

He has been in the underworld for over two hundred years. If he can conceal his whereabouts from other forces, that would be fine. But if he cannot, I'm afraid all parties will be searching for him.

It's as if a sudden deity appeared in the Hongling Mountains. Someone with ill intentions might notice it.

In this case.

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Being overly low-key can backfire.

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Shen Changqing is only now being so high-profile.

Of course.

Such a high-profile act would likely lead other forces to take the opposite approach, but with the identity of a third-rank Fu Dao master added to the mix, they would surely have no reason to suspect you.

To be frank.

Now Shen Changqing possessed numerous ancient inheritances, such as disguise and illusion techniques. Over the years, he had honed these skills to a high level. Even if a true God Emperor came personally, if his strength was insufficient, he might not be able to discern Shen Changqing's true identity.

However.

If our identities were truly exposed, then we could only tear off the mask completely.

Now, with every step he takes, Shen Changqing prepares for the worst. Only then can he ensure that things remain within his control and avoid being caught off guard.

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To be honest.

Shen Changqing had thought about finding a deserted and desolate area, where he could cultivate in seclusion, ignoring the turmoil of the outside world. He would remain there, never leaving, regardless of how devastating the calamity might be.

With his talent, as long as he is given enough time, becoming immortal will only be a matter of time.

Ten thousand years won't work.

Then one hundred thousand years.

If ten thousand years won't do, then a million will, even if it takes tens of millions.

Even without any resources, Shen Changqing was confident that he could achieve immortality.

But.

The price of doing this could be the destruction of the sect and the extinction of humanity.

After all, whether it's the Heavenly Sect or the Human Race, they both lack true top-tier experts to sit in command. Without immortals suppressing the situation, once the great calamity further escalates, the Human Race will find it difficult to survive.

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Even though Shen Changqing wanted to survive, reality didn't give him that much time.

It's only been two thousand years since the Great Calamity broke out, and the rules of heaven and earth have already changed. Who can guarantee when the next change will occur

It could be the next millennium, or it could be tomorrow.

The rules of the heavens have changed.

The Divine Venerable has arrived.

The human race and the Heavenly Sect will undoubtedly be exterminated.

So.

Reality does not allow Shen Changqing to survive in hiding.

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All he could do was strive to acquire as many resources as possible so that his strength could be further enhanced.

In this situation, Shen Changqing wanting to keep a low profile was also impossible. As long as he appeared, even if he was secretly manipulating one side's power, he would definitely reveal clues.

Even top-tier hegemonic forces like the Tian Gang ancestral temple and the Four Imperial Dynasties possess extremely ruthless methods.

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It was precisely because of all those reasons that Shen Changqing decided to take a gamble.

> Having the identity of a master of the Three Realms Daoist school as a cover greatly mitigates these influences.

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Who would have thought.

He Shen Changqing was able to achieve the rank of a Third-Rank Fu Dao master in just a few years.

Don't say it has been years.

Even if it were tens of thousands of years.

It's not necessarily that someone can go from nothing to directly prove the Dao Master of the Third Rank.

And.

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The celestial talisman paths have fallen.

It was almost extinct.

Shen Changqing had never revealed his talisman cultivation in front of others. Even if his identity as the Red Ridge Ancestor and master of the Talisman Dao sect was spread, it wouldn't attract the attention of these hegemonic forces.

The Underworld is not among the heavens, but here Daoist principles are prevalent.

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A Grandmaster of the Sanshou Daozong is considered quite good in the eyes of other factions. However, in the eyes of these hegemonic forces, they are probably nothing special.

Even if these forces were to send out powerful figures to recruit, the strength of those who arrive wouldn't be too great, and they shouldn't have been able to see through my disguise.

Just a few breaths.

Shen Changqing's mind was already racing with countless thoughts.

While he was deep in thought, the scene before him faithfully reported everything.

“Quite a few forces have arrived, including major factions led by powerful deities. There are four in total: the Ancient Desolate Holy Land, the Vast Void Holy Land, the Shangguan Clan, and finally, the Yin-Yang Holy Land!”

"These are the top powers of the ancient wasteland"

Shen Changqing's eyebrows twitched.

The landmark was desolate and devoid of spiritual energy. It seemed that even the dominant forces with deities as their patrons, or the top-tier powers with emperors as their protectors, were reluctant to come here.

Therefore, forces like the Ancient Desolate Sacred Land, with a Divine Sovereign presiding over them, have the qualifications to dominate one side of the Ancient Desolate.

Shen Changqing nodded slightly.

The ancient desolate region was just a corner of the Underworld. It's normal that there were no top-tier forces at the level of God Emperors stationed there.

However.

A powerful cultivator at the level of a god-king is considered a top figure in the heavens. However, in the Netherworld, they can only find refuge in a corner. They have to recuperate and survive in desolate places like Guhuang. This alone shows just how terrifying the Netherworld truly is.

Shen Changqing asked, "Among these forces, which force is the most powerful"

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Of the four major forces that have arrived now, the ancient desolate holy land and the Shangguan family are considered the strongest. The ancient desolate holy land was originally the overlord of the ancient desolate land. In ancient times, the ancient desolate holy land had a god emperor sitting in it.

Later, the ancient desolate holy land suffered a great catastrophe. All the divine emperors within the holy land fell, and since then it has gradually declined.

Even though the Ancient Desolate Holy Land has fallen, its foundation is still extremely powerful. Therefore, among all forces in the Ancient Desolate, it remains one of the top contenders.

The scene fell silent as a low voice broke the stillness.

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Shen Changqing silently made a note of this name in his heart.

A sacred land named "Ancient Desolate" couldn't possibly live up to its name if it lacked the power to back it.

"So, what is the background of the Shangguan family that they can be mentioned in the same breath as the Ancient Desolate Holy Land"

The Shangguan family is rumored to be a top power in Dashouzhou. Later, because of some reasons, they offended another powerful force, resulting in the death of many strong members within the clan. Subsequently, they had to relocate their entire clan to Guhuang for refuge.

It is rumored that the Shangguan family has three powerful Divine Kings protecting them, making their strength incredibly formidable.

A pause in the conversation made Shen Changqing's expression thoughtful.

Oh, Great Soul State!

He didn't expect the Shangguan family to have such a background.

The vast Netherworld is divided into Nine States and Eight Desolations.

So-called eight wastes.

...is the border region of the netherworld. It's a barren and desolate place, with poor cultivation environment overall.

It's like an ancient wasteland, and among the Eight Wastelands, it's practically at the bottom.

In comparison.

The Nine Cauldrons are the true center of the Netherworld, and also a place of utmost prosperity.

There, the strong gather.

Like the Celestial Ancestral Court of Huayang, the Heavenly Ancestral Court, and other hegemonic forces like the Four Great Imperial Dynasties, all are powerful entities that dominate the Nine States.

Shen Changqing once wondered if the Nine Regions of the Netherworld had any relation to the ancient Nine Regions on the primeval continent.

Later, from Qingyi's mouth, I learned that the Kyushu of the Netherworld and the Kyushu of the Ancient Continent might be mutually borrowed from each other, or they might just be purely similar. Due to the vast passage of time, no one can investigate further.

But no matter what, any force that can dominate one side of the Nine States is extremely powerful.

This can be seen from the Shangguan family.

A fallen noble family, driven out of the Great Soul State, can instantly become a top power just by arriving in the Ancient Desolation.

Visible.

How terrifying is the foundation of the Nine States.

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“The remaining Yin-Yang Holy Land and Tai Xu Holy Land are slightly weaker in strength, but they are not to be underestimated. Right now, the four major forces have just arrived first, and it is estimated that other major forces will come later.”

Since this incident, Honglingfang Market has become well-known and is now watched by many powerful forces.

In recent days, the number of cultivators coming to Fangshi has been constant, several times more than usual.

A look of excitement flashed across his face as he witnessed the growth and prosperity of Honglingfang Market firsthand. It was a joyous occasion for him.

Although Honglingfang Market was established in the name of Shen Changqing, Duank Jing poured a lot of effort into it, gradually expanding it to its current scale.

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But——

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A fleeting smile appeared, then her expression grew serious once more.

"The Red Ridge Market now attracts the attention of many factions, which is both good and bad. The ancient barren landscape was fixed in its pattern, but now that the reputation of the Red Ridge Market has spread, those under my command worry that not all factions will be pleased to see its rise."

If any other force harbored ill intentions, the trouble they'd cause would certainly be considerable...

As he spoke, he fell silent.

Shen Changqing's expression was quite calm.

"When soldiers come, I meet them with force; when water comes, I block it with earth. This seat will not allow them to touch even a fraction of the Red Ridge Market. If they are wise, they will leave. But if they are foolish, this seat will have a good chat with them."

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Speaking of this.

He looked at Duan Jing, who had a solemn expression before him, and said calmly: "You just need to manage the affairs within the market. The other issues will be resolved by me."

As for the auction day, you shall personally preside over it. However, this deity will also be present to observe. Rest assured.

With the advice of our ancestor, my subordinate has no worries!

A sense of relief filled his heart.

He specifically elaborated on the might of the Ancient Desolate Sacred Ground and the Shangguan Family, just to give Shen Changqing an accurate estimate.

Now that the other party is still so confident in hearing their own words, then there's nothing to worry about breaking the scene.

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Thinking of Shen Changqing's unfathomable strength, he felt increasingly relaxed.

Anyway, when the sky falls, there will be tall men to hold it up.

Shen Changqing was not afraid of trouble, so what did he have to worry about as a busy little soldier

Subsequently.

After giving the Yin-Yang Spirit Stones earned from the recent Chamber of Commerce trade to Shen Changqing, Duankeng bid farewell and left.

(The End)

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