Chapter 107 - 107: Diverse Questions
The representatives of each power quickly took notes; this was knowledge that couldn’t be bought no matter how many spirit stones you had!
“That’s everything, but I still recommend that you send people to the Dao Sect for learning. We can only progress through exchange and learning,” he stated. “Master Bai is a boundless benefactor. My Solid Earth Sect thanks you.” “The Dream River Dynasty appreciates the teaching of the Dao Sect.” “The Dao Sect’s magnanimity leaves us in awe.”
The representatives did not hesitate to praise Bai Hongtu and the Dao Sect. After all, compliments didn’t cost anything.
“So, are you still interested in erasing the spirituality of the spiritual treasures, Emperor Yong?”
“My previous remark was just a slip of the tongue. I beg your pardon, Master Bai.”
Emperor Yong, of course, would no longer bring up erasing the spirituality of the spiritual treasures. If the spiritual treasures of the other dynasties had spirit and could practice to become stronger, but his own could not because they had no spirit, given their continuous progress), the position of his Great Yong Dynasty would become perilous.
He still had a grasp of situations of this magnitude.
“Originally, I was thinking of choosing a good day to publicly disclose the cultivation method for spiritual treasures in Jiuzhou. I didn’t expect the Human Emperor Jiang Li to convene this conference, which happens to give me an opportunity to inform you in advance.”
“The Dao Sect has chosen a day to publicly disclose it to Jiuzhou, so I would like to request that you all not cling too tightly to the cultivation method for the spiritual treasures that you just got your hands on.”
Bai Hongtu chuckled, glancing at Emperor Yong with meaningful eyes.
Don’t even think about treating the cultivation method of spiritual treasures as imperial secrets.
Emperor Yong did indeed have such a thought. Even if the method was made public, he would still want those unruly cultivators to submit to him, swear an oath of loyalty to him, their monarch. Only then would he disclose it.
In this way, his authority would be greatly enhanced, and he would no longer have to worry about others plotting to usurp his throne.
But before he could take any action, Bai Hongtu decisively thwarted his plan.
“Where is that coming from, Master Bai?” Emperor Yong chuckled.
However, Bai Hongtu had not actually named anyone, so Emperor Yong ended up implicating himself.
The major sects within the borders of the Great Yong all saw Emperor Yong’s foolishness. Their minds began to fill with thoughts of rebellion…
The Imperial Palace only prohibited large-scale wars, not rebellions that didn’t require a high death toll.
Jiang Li saw Bai Hongtu’s plans clearly. Solely relying on the wisdom of the Yin Yang Heaven Seal, an immortal artifact, was insufficient to thoroughly research the entire cultivation method in a short time. Only by brainstorming, researching and experimenting with all the spiritual treasures together, could the research time be shortened.
Moreover, each spiritual treasure was unique in shape and characteristics. The cultivation method of the Yin Yang Heaven Seal might not be suitable for all spiritual treasures. Allowing all of them to practice together would likely result in a universally applicable cultivation method.
The Dao Sect also wasn’t afraid that others might come up with a more suitable cultivation method for spiritual treasures. Even if they did, they would not be able to shake the position of the Yin Yang Heaven Seal being the elder brother of the Jiuzhou spiritual treasures, and the head bearer of the Immortal Artifacts.
“Now, does anyone have other questions?” Jiang Li continued to ask.
The Corpse-Driving Sect Master stood up and saluted: “My Corpse-Driving Sect recently ran out of bodies. If anyone is willing to provide high-ranked cultivator bodies, the Corpse -Driving Sect is willing to buy at a high price! ”
“No advertising during the meeting. One more time, and the Corpse-Driving
Sect will be permanently disqualified from attending.”
The Master of the Corpse-Driving Sect promptly sat down properly.
“We of Great Wei invite the Union Sect to set up a branch in our land,” suggested Emperor Wei.
The Union Sect possessed a legitimate dual-cultivation technique, beneficial for both genders.
“The Great Yong Dynasty also welcomes the Union Sect to establish a branch in Great Yong. ”
“The Great Sui Dynasty also welcomes…”
“The Union Sect is currently researching a same-sex dual-cultivation technique. Whichever force is willing to support, we will establish a branch there.”
Seeing people still wanting to compete, the powerless Jiang Li knocked on the table: “Discuss this topic after the meeting, next question.”
The Beast-Taming Sect’s Master said: “I have a little daughter, who is adorable and unmarried. If Emperor Jiang is willing…”
Jiang Li was expressionless: “Next question.”
The representative from the Red Dust Pure Land was Clean Desire Daoist. The Clean Desire Daoist stored the Beast-Taming Sect’s Master in her memories for her disciples.
“I accuse the Dream River Dynasty of organ trafficking!” Emperor Wei spoke again.
“Lao Cao, you are falsely accusing me!” Emperor Dream River was furious.
“What’s going on?” Jiang Li frowned.
Emperor Wei replied faithfully: “I asked Emperor Dream River if he could betroth his concubine to me, I was willing to exchange land for her, and he asked me if I wanted face.”
Jiang Li, expressionless, threw Emperor Wei out: “Emperor Wei disrupts the order of the conference. This is a punishment. Next question.”
“My Solid Earth Sect has a question,” announced the Solid Earth Sect Supreme Elder. “A cultivator at the Body Integration Realm in my Solid Earth Sect wants to explore the universe to test his cultivation techniques, but the Jiuzhou Guardian Formation can only allow travel out and not in. Can Master Bai add an automatic detection feature for detecting extra-territorial Heavenly Demons to the formation?”
“The Nine Sun Flying Sky Sect also has the same issue.” “The Dream River Dynasty has the same issue.”
“The Returning Void Sect also has the same issue.”
Bai Hongtu frowned. Indeed, he had overlooked this. The Jiuzhou world consisted of two parts: the Jiuzhou continent and the stars above the continent, whereas the Jiuzhou Guardian Formation could only protect the Jiuzhou continent.
All the stars in the Jiuzhou world were lifeless, devoid of any spiritual energy, making them unfit for cultivating or sustaining cultivators.
But cultivators at the Body Integration Realm could roam the universe. There were some cultivation techniques which, for reasons of power or secrecy, were often practiced in the universe. After all, the planets there had no life. If they were to obliterate any, it wouldn’t matter.
Jiang Li had even seen Body-incorporating Sect cultivators doing sports in the universe, kicking planets as if they were balls, and he knew cultivators who liked to bathe in black holes.
Also, some cultivators needed astral power for their cultivation. For instance, the Dream River Dynasty would usually send their cultivators into the universe to gather starlight from close proximity to increase the dynasty’s fortune.
Jiang Li looked at Bai Hongtu, who understood that Jiang Li was agreeing to modify the formation.
“We can, it’s not too difficult, but it will take some time,” Bai Hongtu responded. “Extra-territorial Heavenly Demons and cultivators are fundamentally different. There are no similarities in their bodies or souls. Even if a Heavenly Demon changes form in an attempt to pass through the Guardian Formation, the formation can detect the difference in their soul, preventing them from getting through.”
A cultivator’s root is their soul. Cultivators can change their shape but not their souls.
Bai Hongtu also gave Jiang Li a glance. Even a Heavenly Immortal level Heavenly Demon couldn’t do it either.
“Also, we only allow cultivators below the Transcendence Tribulation Stage to pass through the formation,” Jiang Li added, wanting an extra layer of security. Earth Immortal level Heavenly Demons had chaotic thoughts, and it was impossible for them to have the notion of infiltrating Jiuzhou for mischief.
Jiang Li immediately contacted the Everlasting Immortal. After considering for a while, the Everlasting Immortal felt there was no problem and agreed to alter the formation.
“Any other questions?”
Several days passed, all the issues got resolved and the Jiuzhou Conference came to a close..