After instructing Jiang He and the others, Chen Yuan watched them depart from Lingshan Mountain.

With the affairs of the Western Regions settled, their presence was no longer necessary. The next step was a northern expedition, requiring Jiang He and the others to prepare in advance while he secured his opportunity.

Then, it would be time to make a move against the Northern Barbarians.

Of course, a major reason was also the Old Celestial Master's serious injuries, which needed time to heal.

As for Chen Yuan, he planned to first recover his injuries on Lingshan Mountain before heading to the Life and Death Crossing to seize his opportunity.

It had to be said that the resources accumulated over millennia on Lingshan Mountain were an absolutely massive sum, comparable to the combined wealth of other immortal sects, making it rich enough to rival a nation.

It was enough to make up for the losses this time.

However, considering the terrifying opportunity Lingshan Mountain held, it wasn't too surprising; at least, Chen Yuan had some preparation in his mind.

For thousands of years, Lingshan Mountain had been the leader of the Ten Great Immortal Sects.

The other immortal sects couldn't even control a single province in the Central Plains and only possessed great influence, while Lingshan Mountain exclusively occupied the entire Western Regions, naturally acquiring a large amount of resources.

Although the Western Regions were barren, their territory was vast, comparable to half of the Central Plains, and the combined resources were an absolutely massive figure.

Most importantly, in the Central Plains, various forces competed for resources.

In the Western Regions, Lingshan Mountain was at the very top, exploiting the entire Western Regions.

Finally, after discussion.

Moro was willing to offer 90% of Lingshan Mountain's resources to the Central Plains, and from then on, he would provide 30% of the resources every year, gradually transporting them to Chen Yuan.

This decision was naturally a win-win.

Chen Yuan didn't pay too much attention to other matters, found a secret realm in Lingshan Mountain, and began his closed-door cultivation to recover his injuries.

Moro, along with the Jishi Bodhisattva who had just been freed, summoned the disciples of Mahayana Buddhism to gradually enter Lingshan Mountain and restore its former glory.

Most of the Buddhist teachings were unchanged.

Only some of the teachings that Moro considered too extreme were modified.

The reconstruction of Lingshan Mountain was thriving.

......

At this time, along with the spread of the news, the destruction of Lingshan Mountain swept across the Western Regions in a very short period of time, immediately causing an extremely huge shock.

What was Lingshan Mountain?

It was the leader of Buddhism!

The sky of the entire Western Regions!

And now, the sky had fallen...

Immediately, countless people were panic-stricken, fearing that the forces that had destroyed Lingshan Mountain would settle accounts with them, the forces under Lingshan Mountain.

Countless people were uneasy, and some even prayed at home all day long.

Some also thought of the scene that had occurred a few days ago, with Lingshan Mountain as the center, the massive earthquake that had spread thousands of miles, a scene like the end of the world.

People were convinced that the reason why such an abnormal phenomenon, the shaking of the earth, and the rolling of tribulation lightning, was because an extremely terrifying earthquake had occurred.

Such news affected not individuals, nor single forces, but the entire Western Regions.

Although the Western Regions were jointly established by thirty-six countries, anyone with any insight knew that Lingshan Mountain was the real ruler. It had ruled the Western Regions for thousands of years.

The long years had already allowed countless people to take root in their hearts, believing that Lingshan Mountain was invincible and invincible.

They had long accepted their fate.

Believing that even the strong from the Central Plains Divine State could not destroy Lingshan Mountain.

As a result,

Less than a month after the Western Regions retreated, such a thing actually happened, how could people not be afraid?

Just as everyone was panicking, who was the existence that destroyed Lingshan Mountain, and gradually, under the secret planning, gradually surfaced.

Jishi Bodhisattva!

The Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, the leader of the former Four Great Bodhisattvas, joined forces with the King of the Central Plains Divine State to kill the Buddha and several Bodhisattvas of Lingshan Mountain.

As soon as this news came out, it caused even greater waves.

Countless people marveled at it and were afraid of it.

But there were also smart people who knew that the Western Regions had changed and that they needed to think about surrendering to the new forces in order to continue to maintain their excellent and affluent lives. It was nothing more than changing a Supreme Emperor.

In this process, Mahayana Buddhism, which had been suppressed by Lingshan Mountain to the point of near extinction, re-emerged, and as soon as it came out, it vigorously preached.

Claiming that Mahayana Buddhism was the true Buddhist doctrine, the previous one was Hinayana Buddhism. Therefore, the people and martial artists of the Western Regions had been oppressed for so long.

It didn't matter whether anyone believed it or not, in short... the royal families of the thirty-six kingdoms began to change their allegiance, cursing the previous Hinayana Buddhism and turning to worship Mahayana Buddhism.

And claiming that they were willing to respect Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva as Ksitigarbha Buddha, becoming the new Buddha of Lingshan Mountain, and becoming the new Supreme Emperor of the Western Regions.

Respect Jishi Bodhisattva as Fighting Victory Buddha.

Many statues were smashed, and new sculptures quickly began to stand tall.

At first glance, it seemed... the dragon slayer had once again evolved into an evil dragon.

But only Moro himself knew that he was determined to change Buddhism and become a truly compassionate Buddhist sect.

It's just that this process must be gradual.

If the reform were to happen all at once, the Western Regions would definitely be in chaos.

At that time, it would still be the people who would suffer.

Once the turmoil started, he would be distracted and unable to help Chen Yuan afterwards.

Therefore, Moro set the tone for Jishi Bodhisattva, which was stability... gradual change.

While the Western Regions were in a massive earthquake, with the leakage of many people, plus Jiang He and others returned to the Central Plains, the wind of the destruction of Lingshan Mountain also quickly spread to the Central Plains Divine State.

The shock it caused was no less than that of the Western Regions.

After all, the Ten Great Immortal Sects were deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and Lingshan Mountain was the well-deserved leader of the Ten Great Immortal Sects, with several Bodhisattvas and a Buddha at the Earth Immortal level.

It was an existence standing at the top of the world.

How could such a person die?

How could such a person die?

But... the fact was in front of them, Lingshan... was destroyed, and the Buddha and several Bodhisattvas also died.

Such a huge change made the people of the Central Plains Divine State look different.

Some were excited, thinking that the destruction of Lingshan Mountain was a good thing. They dared to attack the Central Plains before, and this was the end. Anyone who offends the Central Plains will be punished no matter how far away they are. What about the Buddha? Kill him anyway!

Some were terrified, thinking that Chen Yuan's killing intent was too heavy, and once he ascended the throne, the Central Plains would never have peace.

Some applauded, thinking that at this moment, it was just like that moment, just like thousands of years ago, when Emperor Taizu of Chu suppressed all directions, and the Great Chu Dynasty came to court from all directions.

How glorious?

Now, Chen Yuan is the next Emperor Taizu of Chu.

Some people have listed the former Ten Great Immortal Sects, which are now either surrendered to Chen Yuan, such as Martial Emperor City, Shushan Holy Land, Taixu Immortal Palace, and Biyou Immortal Palace.

As well as the Heavenly Demon Temple, the Goddess Immortal Palace, and Wudang Immortal Mountain.

Seven of the Ten Great Immortal Sects surrendered to Chen Yuan.

The remaining three immortal sects, Kunlun Immortal Palace, were missing, having been reclusive for many years. After its head, Feng Yuan Daoren, fell in love with Beijing, there was no trace of him.

The Qisha Demon Hall formed a feud with Chen Yuan and was directly wiped out.

Now, Lingshan Mountain has also been destroyed.

It can be said that the rise and fall and destruction of the Ten Great Immortal Sects seem to be related to Chen Yuan. Those who surrender to him still exist, and those who offend him will perish.

Such a discovery made people even more afraid of Chen Yuan.

What a talented and stunning person this is?

In just a few years, he rose from a humble status all the way to the peak, overthrew the dynasty, established himself as king, and then became an immortal, commanding the heroes of the world, and no one dared to disobey him.

This is the real strongman!

Pacify Dongying and destroy the Western Regions.

If he succeeds in the northern expedition to the grasslands and the southern expedition to slay the demons in the future, then his achievements will be forever recorded in the history books, becoming an existence that surpasses Emperor Taizu of Chu and is comparable to the legendary Martial Emperor!

......

Qingzhou, Pingan County.

In a teahouse, the crowd was boiling, and countless Jianghu martial artists watched the storyteller's eloquent speech with rapt attention, their eyes full of excitement, as if he was the one who had pacified the Western Regions.

"Pa!"

The old man in a blue shirt suddenly slapped the table, his eyes instantly condensed, and he said loudly:

"Only to see the void collapse, and ten thousand rays of light are added to his body. The Regent King, dressed in a black robe and holding the Emperor Slaying Saber, is like a demon from the Nine Heavens, crushing the void.

Making the Lingshan Buddha feel frightened and dare not fight again, and hurriedly begged for peace.

But he wanted to beg for peace, but the Regent King did not allow it. He pointed his knife at the Buddha and shouted sharply: 'Do you bald donkey remember the coalition forces of the thirty-six countries that invaded the Central Plains in the past? Who will repay these heinous crimes?'!"

"Good!!!"

The surrounding people immediately shouted loudly, their faces flushed with excitement.

The old man in the blue shirt continued:

"After listing a series of crimes, the Lingshan Buddha couldn't hold his face anymore, and he actually launched a sneak attack on the Regent King at this time without martial ethics, but facing such a dangerous situation, ordinary people would have been panicked.

But the Regent King deserves to be the number one powerhouse in the world. He took a step, and endless starlight was shining, blessing himself. Then, with a backhand, he slashed out with a knife. This knife.

Shattered the heaven and earth, split the void, and also killed the Lingshan Buddha..."

"Good, good!"

"Haha, beautiful!"

Silver crumbs smashed out from the hands of the crowd, smashing into the basket next to the old man.

Although they knew it wasn't true, listening to it so excitedly, they didn't skimp on this little bit of silver.

The common people have a good impression of King Yan today, but if you say the best, it is none other than the martial artists who have just entered the Jianghu. They have regarded Chen Yuan as their goal.

They admire him very much, and everything he does will be praised by many Jianghu martial artists.

Especially in this Pingan County, it is not as simple as admiration.

It is because Chen Yuan was born here, a remote small city in Qingzhou that was not well-known. Now it has become one of the largest cities and is known as the Martial Arts Holy Land of Qingzhou.

There were only a handful of martial artists in the Ninggang realm in the past, but now, in this Pingan County, even Tongxuan martial artists are often seen, which has improved by a huge level compared to before.

"King Yan is worthy of being King Yan."

"Hahaha, Dongying and the Western Regions have been destroyed. The next one to be destroyed is the Yaozu in Southern Border. Let's wait and see. We will definitely be able to see King Yan unify the world in our lifetime and clear all obstacles for our human race!"

"Yes, long live King Yan!"

"Long live the Regent!"

"Happy, happy..."

"Brother Yuan is getting more and more powerful." Wang Ping, who had already sat on the seat of County Lieutenant, was hiding among the crowd at this time, listening to the storyteller's narration. He also felt excited.

He didn't understand what void and what ten thousand ways of roaring were, but he also knew how terrifying it was.

It is the method of the immortal.

Wang Ping's mind would often flash, the days when he went to the brothel with Brother Yuan, now that he thinks about it, it always feels not so real.

It's like a dream.

"Lord Wang."

Just as Wang Ping was thinking, a familiar voice suddenly came from his ear. It was a martial arts master he had just met a few days ago, and he frowned.

"Why are you here?"

The man was dressed in a black robe, with deep eyes and a slender figure. At first glance, he looked a bit strange. As for his identity, no one knew. It was the Burning Heaven Demon Emperor who had changed his appearance.

"Hehe, isn't this a coincidence? I also like to hear about the Regent King."

"Then we are brothers."

Wang Ping laughed and patted the man on the shoulder.

"It's Feng's honor to meet you, sir."

"Hehe, come, have a drink."

Wang Ping cheerfully clinked glasses with the other party.

After chatting for a while, the man seemed to have something to do and offered his farewell, and after he left, Wang Ping, who had been smiling just now, showed a hint of gloom.

He is not a fool. This person deliberately made friends and inquired about Chen Yuan's past, which had already aroused his vigilance. Now he is using a coincidence as a guide to come to him.

There must be something wrong with it.

With a hint of cold light on his face, Wang Ping pondered for a moment, found an uninhabited place, lit a sound transmission talisman, and sent the matter to the Jinyi Green Envoy of Nanling Prefecture.

Afterwards, he sat back without changing his face and continued to cheer for the storyteller.

But what he didn't know was that the strange man had never left, had always stood by his side, watched his actions with his own eyes, and chuckled.

Knowing that he had been exposed, he took a deep look at Wang Ping, turned and left, this time, leaving Pingan County.

After he came to the Central Plains, the most he heard were the stories and legends of the Regent King Chen Yuan, which naturally aroused a lot of his interest, so he came to Pingan County.

Want to know more.

He had a hunch that when he unified the demon clan and went north to the Central Plains in the future, this person would be the biggest threat!

It's a pity that this Pingan County doesn't seem to be anything special.

As for Wang Ping, in his eyes, he was like an ant, who could be slapped to death at will. He couldn't even muster the slightest interest in such a person, he only regarded it as a passing through the world.

What really interests him is Chen Yuan.

He also heard some rumors that the strongmen in the Immortal Domain could not do anything to Chen Yuan, but were blocked for ten years, which aroused his great interest and vigilance.

That's why he didn't immediately go to Chen Yuan for trouble.

If the other party really has the strength to deal with Heavenly Immortals, it would be alarming the snake if he went.

......

Lingshan Mountain, secret realm.

Chen Yuan, who was meditating with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes, and when the light around him gradually dissipated, his brows furrowed slightly. In the process of healing just now.

For some reason, he felt a strange palpitation and unease.

As if there was some danger, it was shrouding him.

Sudden whim!

Such palpitations aroused his attention.

It's just that what makes him puzzled is that with his current strength, in the world... what else exists that can threaten him?