"Your Highness, emissaries from the Ji Fang Dynasties have all been dispatched here, bringing all sorts of precious ingredients, fine wines, and imperial chefs," the Guard Commander said beside Pei Xuanjing.
This time Pei Xuanjing had not notified the various dynasties about his actions, and with his current power and status, even if he ignored these dynasties, they would harbor anger in their hearts but would not easily show it.
In fact, when they heard the news that Pei Xuanjing was going to announce about longevity, they even took the initiative to please him, dispatching so many people and presenting these gifts, just to obtain an opportunity.
'Longevity,' even those high-ranking officials who held power, how could they not desire it? Even the Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty at this moment could not afford to lose face; he too crowded forward, wanting to see if there was a chance for longevity.
"Tell them they can have a subordinate seat," Pei Xuanjing said with a smile, indifferently.
He was clear about their thoughts and didn't mind, for in Pei Xuanjing's view, even if he articulated the path of longevity at this banquet, it was unlikely these people could truly walk it, so it was insignificant.
The Path of Human Immortal was different from others; it tested the will of Martial Artists the most. The hearts of those high-ranking officials were corroded, and the number who could really go back into the world after detachment to refine their hearts through the mortal world was truly few. Therefore, Pei Xuanjing was not optimistic about them.
"Hmm?"
Just then, Pei Xuanjing vaguely sensed a flicker of martial will.
Although it was only for an instant, it did not escape Pei Xuanjing's perception. He knew that it must be the instinctive martial will of the Martial Lunatic.
A True Immortal, having fully metamorphosed, even in sleep harbors instinctual existence. In the past, even when the Martial Lunatic was asleep, no one in this world could threaten him, so it was put aside.
But now, with Pei Xuanjing here, as a True Immortal being, he was certainly a threat to the Martial Lunatic. Therefore, even though he had not awakened, his instinctive defense was triggered, hence the reaction.
It could be said that although the Martial Lunatic was currently deep in slumber, whether Pei Xuanjing was preparing to make a move on him or staying here for a long time, both would awaken him from his sleep.
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"I just don't know, having slept for so long, how much you've recovered from your injuries, and how much power you can exert?" A hint of curiosity flashed in Pei Xuanjing's eyes.
As a True Immortal, he naturally knew that it wasn't easy to subdue a True Immortal, even if the other was in slumber. Back then, the Martial Lunatic had not completely entered the Immortal Path.
However, beings from the Immortal Realm inherently possessed the traits of being undying and immortal. Especially True Immortals from the Path of Human Immortal, with their physical bodies immensely tough and martial will so strong. Even if the Martial Lunatic had not fully stepped into the True Immortal Realm, his fearsome combat power was definitely beyond that of the Ghost Immortal of the Five Immortals Paths.
"However, having not awakened until now proves that all these years of recuperation has not enabled you to mend your foundation to step into the Immortal Realm," Pei Xuanjing judged.
Back then, the Martial Lunatic, because of his incomplete breakthrough during the Obstruction Tribulation, was injured and cursed by the Immortal Spiritualists, which sent him into slumber. If he could dispel the curse on his body and enter the Immortal Path, he would be able to awaken from his slumber and would not have slept until now.
"Hahaha, then let this king wait for your awakening!" Pei Xuanjing chuckled lightly, his figure gradually becoming ethereal, disappearing from the spot.
The next moment, Pei Xuanjing's form appeared within the Cave Heaven Spirit Realm, where he began to rest with closed eyes, adjusting his state to meet the possible upcoming Great War at his peak.
At this moment, his Blessed Land Secret Area had upgraded to a Cave Heaven Spirit Realm, and the greatest advantage of being a Spirit Realm of Cave Heaven was that it no longer needed to be confined to one location, it could move freely between Heaven and Earth, as long as it did not sever its dependence on the world and could receive sustenance and support.
As the pioneer of the Cave Heaven, Pei Xuanjing's Cave Heaven Spirit Realm did not require the expenditure of great power like the top forces of the Great Ming World once did, with his control over it, he could move it with ease.
Moreover, this Cave Heaven Spirit Realm could also serve as another source of Primordial Qi for Pei Xuanjing, as long as this Cave Heaven Spirit Realm was not dried up, even if Pei Xuanjing exhausted his own stored Primordial Qi he could recover instantly, which greatly enhanced his combat power.
As time went on, many powerhouses also came to Burial Immortal Valley one after another, and those with invitations were arranged in the built lofts and courtyards.
But none of these people had seen Pei Xuanjing, the guard commander explained to everyone that Pei Xuanjing was in seclusion and would appear when the time came, and they had no dissatisfaction with this, as anyone who could accept an invitation knew how terrifying Pei Xuanjing was.
The arriving Martial Arts powerhouses were not all in amicable terms with each other, for instance, the powerhouses of the Star Moon Temple, Tianwu Pavilion, Qingyun Path, and Wuji Sect had long-standing enmities, and they had been slaughtering each other for many years with countless friends and relatives killed in the conflicts, to say their hatred was as deep as the sea would not be an overstatement.
There were also significant conflicts between the Ji Fang Dynasty and the Dahong Dynasty, and there was no need to enumerate the clashes and resentments among the other forces. It could even be said that as a martial artist without many enemies in the world, one could not be considered much of a master.
These top powerhouses might be able to restrain themselves from acting, but for their subordinates who saw each other day in and day out, conflicts were only to be expected.
As for these incidents, the many guards who had long been instructed by the guard commander did not intervene, even if some people fought and caused deaths among themselves, these guards completely ignored it and did not at all behave as if they were hosts of the event.
In this situation, the probing actions of some powerhouses came to naught, and they finally calmed and stopped the struggles among their subordinates, and the surroundings of the Burial Immortal Valley finally quieted down.
"Temple Master, what do you think His Highness is really up to? Has he truly discovered the Path of Longevity?" the Moon Temple Master asked with a furrowed brow, her voice tinged with doubt, to the Temple Master.
Having met him only once, that encounter left the Moon Temple Master with a profound, indeed, a deeply terrifying impression.
If he was merely powerful, that would be one thing; the Moon Temple Master did not see herself among the ultimate powerhouses. However, after Pei Xuanjing widely disseminated the Martial Classics, she had an even more complex impression of him, unsure of how to describe her thoughts.
Furthermore, this time, he had distributed invitations far and wide, calling upon the Heroes to gather here, claiming to have discovered the Path of Longevity, which left the Moon Temple Master utterly astounded.
"This Temple Master does not know either!" The Temple Master, who had been resting with his eyes closed, responded indifferently. He could not understand His Highness at all and was always unclear about what he wanted to achieve.
However, he was certain of one thing: the legacy of the Sanbao Divine Sect must have been seized by His Highness. Therefore, he did not harbor much doubt regarding the Path of Longevity that His Highness claimed to have found this time.
"Let's wait and see what he's up to!" said the Temple Master.
He was curious about what His Highness wanted to do but was not worried. After all, this time His Highness had invited almost all the notable powerhouses in the world, adding some old monsters, and even for someone who revised the Martial Classics to strengthen his foundation like the Temple Master, claiming to be invincible would be rash.
In normal times, these adversaries might cause him endless headaches, but today, as they gather here, even if His Highness had a plot, his power, however formidable, was not such that he had no ability to respond or resist.
The Temple Master believed that among the many who came this time, he was not the only one with this thought—many others were likely planning the same.
This "Your Highness" is terrifyingly powerful, just the martial will retained on the invitation is so horrifying, which shows how strong the other party must be.
No one is willing to accept additional pressure on themselves out of thin air, yet the existence of this "Your Highness" is a form of pressure upon them. Therefore, the Martial Artists who came this time, besides wanting to see what the other party would do, also harbored some other thoughts.
Although nobody took the initiative to contact others, this tacit understanding actually emerged among them long ago.
Thus, it's best to just wait and see how things unfold, not to rush forward recklessly becoming a pawn for others.
In the blink of an eye, the agreed day arrived. On that high platform that emerged out of nowhere, many seats were arranged, and countless delicacies and fine wines were brought up.
"Ladies and gentlemen, His Highness is already waiting above for you all. Please ascent the platform to meet him," the voice of the guard commander echoed within several miles, heard by every Powerhouse. They also saw the high platform appear out of nowhere with no stairs left behind.
However, for these Powerhouses, it didn't matter; the platform was merely tens of feet high, effortlessly surmountable.
Pei Xuanjing sat in the seat of honor, taking in everything below with a smile on his face, quietly waiting for these people to ascend.
"Since that's the case, then this Sect Master will go first!" the Temple Master stepped out ahead of the rest, soaring into the air.
"How could we allow you to go first!" The Master of Tianwu Pavilion, the Qingyun Taoist master, and the Limitless Sect Master also followed suit.
Other Powerhouses from various factions also leaped up at the same time, charging towards the platform.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
These Powerhouses who received the invitations all landed on the platform one after another and took their seats.
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After waiting for these people to be seated, Pei Xuanjing raised his wine cup and gestured, "Today I am overjoyed to have the honor of your presence here, dear friends. Let's drink this cup to the full!"
"Your Highness is too kind, and we must also thank you for the gift of the Martial Classics!" the many Powerhouses said with a smile.
After drinking wine, Pei Xuanjing made another suggestion, "When I bestowed the Martial Classics upon you all ten years ago, I wonder, are my friends willing to exchange insights with each other now?"
When he initially spread the Martial Classics, allowing these people to refer to them for cultivation, it was to leverage their wisdom, in a similar manner to when he first founded the Taoist Academy, and then, by pooling their thoughts, gain more enlightenment and insights to build upon his own foundation.
The Powerhouses able to sit here were each peerless geniuses; previously limited by their scope of vision and understanding, now, inspired by the Martial Classics, they certainly had gained unique perspectives.
Hearing Pei Xuanjing say this, these people exchanged glances, surprised by his idea. However, they didn't harbor much thought of refusal.
After all, no matter what, this person had the deepest understanding of the Martial Classics. Over the years, their study of the Martial Classics was akin to working in isolation, at most exchanging ideas within their own Sect, but seldom with Powerhouses of the same Realm. Now, it seemed an opportunity had arisen.
Seeing that this group didn't outright refuse, Pei Xuanjing took the opportunity to say, "If you don't mind, then shall I start the discussion?"
"We dare not decline!"
And so, the ensuing exchange was based on their enlightenment from the Martial Classics. They spoke of their understanding of the Classics and their insights in the path of cultivation, each gaining much inspiration and achieving rich rewards.
Time flew by swiftly, and in the blink of an eye three days had passed with everyone exchanging their insights. When it was time to stop, they all seemed somewhat reluctant to end the discussion.
After adjusting and digesting their gains, everyone's gaze turned back to Pei Xuanjing, waiting for him to continue speaking.
The reason they came to see Pei Xuanjing was very clear, aside from some who harbored the thought of challenging Pei Xuanjing, most wanted to hear about the Path of Longevity Pei Xuanjing mentioned in the invitation.
Pei Xuanjing understood their thoughts and didn't refuse. However, he didn't immediately speak of his discoveries, instead, he posed a question, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I presume that after improving the foundation of your Martial Arts, your lifespans have been extended. But I have a question to ask, do you feel that the speed of life force flowing away from you is normal now?"
Once Pei Xuanjing had spoken, the Martial Artists all frowned and their expressions shifted slightly as if he had touched on their concerns.
Martial Arts cultivation is, after all, the development of physical strength, and gaining mastery over oneself. The Cultivators of the Path of Human Immortal are the most keen and sensitive to control over their own bodies; they can clearly sense the vitality within themselves.
In the past, these top Powerhouses could all sense that their lifespan limit was five hundred years. No matter how hard they tried to change and attempt to break through this constraint, it seemed impossible.
After receiving the Martial Classics, they revamped the foundation of their cultivation, integrating the methods from the Classics with their own methods of cultivation. Although their lifespans did not reach the nearly ten thousand years mentioned in the Classics, they did exceed their former limits, gaining at least a few thousand years of life.
Although they had noticed their increasing power and the accelerated loss of life force, they did not particularly mind. After all, by their calculations, even at this rate, they could live for several thousand years, which was many times better than the previous limit of five hundred years.
"What does Your Highness mean?" the Temple Master asked with a frown.
Originally, they did not care about these details, but now that Pei Xuanjing had brought up the speed of life force flowing away, they naturally could no longer ignore it.