My Daoist partner helps me cultivate immortality

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Although gray income does not exist under the supervision of the Desolate Curse, the income of this position itself is extremely high, far beyond what Pang Lu's cultivation level can absorb.

Holding a large amount of spirit stones and points, Pang Lu was initially at a loss.

As she holds a crucial position, the more honors she receives, the more cautious she needs to be; it's impossible for her to spend her wealth on socializing and visiting friends.

The next day, Pang Lu seemed to understand Lin Ye's expectations for her, and actually chose to cut off her own cultivation, severing her hard-earned Foundation Establishment and Golden Core stages, and instead embarking on the endless path of Qi Refining!

Because Lin Ye's grand ambition changed the cultivation rules of the Qi Refining stage, as long as she accumulates enough, she, as a cultivator of the Endless Qi Refining Method, can go very far.

With Pang Lu's high income, she could reach the level of Qi Refining 100,000.

That's someone comparable to a Nascent Soul Ancestor. As long as she's not abandoned by Lin Ye and loses her current income, she'll always be making a profit!

But this wasn't Pang Lu's true and only goal. Following this, as a highly influential "internet celebrity" in the Void God Realm among the endless Qi Refining cultivators, Pang Lu quickly used the Desolate Curse to release a series of videos, publicly revealing her mental journey of severing her cultivation...

Pang Lu's idea was that she should follow the superior's wishes and urge the palace cultivators to switch to the Endless Qi Refining Method!

She herself is a good example.

Pang Lu's videos combine sob stories with product promotion, but instead of promoting specific products, they promote a path of cultivation, specifically the Endless Qi Refining Method!

In an attempt to generate buzz, Pang Lu recounted her struggles and achievements in a video.

As a major internet celebrity, she was already a highly followed figure among Golden Core cultivators, and her early endeavors garnered significant attention.

Furthermore, Pang Lu openly revealed her ambition to enter the Emperor's Secret Realm, hoping to give birth to a daughter and even become the Emperor's concubine, reaching the highest level of power, but also the predicament she encountered in the Emperor's Secret Realm due to her lack of talent...

This topic has garnered significant attention because it involves Lin Ye, the highest-ranking official, making it a very bold choice of subject matter.

Pang Lu's struggles resonated with cultivators who lacked talent.

After a period of playing the victim, Pang Lu moved on to the next phase. In her next two videos, she recounted how she attracted the emperor's attention by sparking a trend for the Endless Qi Refining Method, gradually moving closer to the imperial inner circle and eventually becoming a high-ranking official...

This topic is an even bigger bombshell!

The audience was surprised to find out how well you've done.

Moreover, in the video, Pang Lu also invited Nangong Zhiyun, whom she met in the imperial city, as a guest.

This little princess of the Divine Sword Pavilion is quite famous as a sword cultivation genius, and she naturally attracts attention. Moreover, the fact that she can summon female cultivators who live deep in the palace proves that Pang Lu is indeed doing very well.

The series of videos has attracted increasing attention, and next, Pang Lu announced that she will start live streaming.

In an effort to generate buzz, she made a promise in the video that if the number of viewers for her first live stream reached a certain amount, she would reveal her current official position during the broadcast.

The amount promised by Pang Lu was quite large, reaching one-thirtieth of the number of monks in the palace, and many people felt that she could not achieve it.

However, by taking advantage of people's curiosity and the high level of discussion surrounding the Endless Qi Refining Method among low- to mid-level cultivators, Pang Lu successfully achieved the expected popularity shortly after the show started airing.

Pang Lu, fulfilling her vow, revealed her new position, which was the very position she received after her audience with Lin Ye: (Director of the Procurement Department of the Celestial Palace).

Everyone was shocked to realize that even a Mahayana powerhouse would have people vying for this position!

A third-rank official is one who gets close to the emperor!

"Directly dealing with Wanbaolou to procure goods needed by the palace—I can't even imagine how much profit that would generate..."

"Hehe, there's no way you can make money in a place directly under the supervision of Huangzhou."

Following this topic, Pang Lu then made another wish: if the number of viewers in her live stream reaches a certain level, she will publicly reveal her income...

She's not afraid of attracting attention because of her success; she's afraid of not getting any attention!

The live stream quickly gained popularity, and Pang Lu directly showed her Desolate Curse Savings account, a number that exceeded the comprehension of most cultivators, causing shock to everyone in the live stream.

However, the atmosphere of Pang Lu's live stream, which relied on playing the victim to attract attention, inevitably began to change...

Pang Lu promptly stated that she would use her current divine favor to pave the way for the audience, and that she would share all her insights on the Endless Qi Refining Method for free. Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the live stream finally improved.

Just before the live stream ended, Pang Lu subtly hinted that her series of videos and live streams were actually part of a "mission"...

The monks were stunned.

Could it be that promoting the Endless Qi Refining Method is a direct decree from the Emperor?!

The thought that Pang Lu's mission represented the highest decree from above made many cultivators even more eager for the Endless Qi Refining Method...

That wasn't all. While continuously using the spread of the Wild Curse to promote the Endless Qi Refining Method, Pang Lu went on to recount some of her experiences from her youth, claiming that she knew Lin Ye during his time as a rogue cultivator.

This series of topics instantly attracted the attention of the entire Void God Realm.

People think that Sister Pang has become arrogant and dares to say anything in order to gain popularity.

Just wait, the Emperor's personal guard will be here soon.

Pang Lu turned out to be completely unharmed, which left people in awe: Could it really be true?! She really did know His Majesty back when she was a wandering cultivator!

Pang Lu was born with the potential to attract attention, and she dared to push the boundaries on topics that others felt should be avoided...

In fact, she made the right bet. Lin Ye wouldn't mind her talking about the Qingyang Sect era. If he did, she wouldn't have been able to release this video.

After a series of remarkable hype events, Pang Lu successfully led a group of cultivators with poor cultivation and talent onto the endless path of Qi refining.

She herself is a Golden Core cultivator, and those who were encouraged this time are also Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators, which is consistent with Lin Ye's instructions to Huang Zhou: "All cultivators who do not have the potential to become Nascent Souls should follow the Endless Qi Refining Method."

At the same time, the palace also arranged a large-scale talent test and screening to set a baseline for whether cultivators should pursue the Endless Qi Refining Method.

Seeing that her actions had indeed met the emperor's expectations, Pang Lu was very satisfied.

Moreover, her account has become more popular. Next, she just needs to release the cultivation guide and summary of the Endless Qi Refining Method as promised.

Thanks to the official promotion of the Endless Qi Refining Method, her popularity and profits will continue to grow.

That being said, the official team could have done the same kind of publicity themselves, and Pang Lu sometimes wondered why she was chosen.

Does it mean you believe she's capable enough to handle the matter well and can be trusted as an official mouthpiece? That's probably not the case.

Perhaps the emperor was indeed thinking of their past relationship and was willing to give her a chance.

She must seize this opportunity...

As someone who is likely the most knowledgeable among all cultivators of the Endless Qi Refining Method, she made up her mind.

"I will become the number one practitioner of the Endless Qi Refining Technique!"

.......

The next day.

Pang Lu was received by Lin Ye once again.

This time she was well prepared, wearing an elegant light blue gauze dress, the hem of which swayed gently in the wind, like a lotus flower in its first bloom, fresh and refined.

Pang Lu's face was absolutely stunning, with skin as white as snow, eyebrows and eyes as beautiful as a painting, and clear, bright eyes that seemed to see into people's hearts. Her hair was adorned with only a simple jade hairpin, which made her appear even more elegant and untouched by worldly dust.

Pang Lu has two tall, white fox ears on her head. Including her ears, Pang Lu is quite tall.

Now that she has money, she bought expensive pills that can help improve the purity of her bloodline, which is how she developed the signs of her bloodline.

Despite having prepared thoroughly to showcase her charm, Pang Lu still felt inferior the moment she saw Lin Ye, and her two fox ears twitched slightly.

Lin Ye, once a rogue cultivator, is now a top-level 4 expert in the Seven Realms. Dressed in a simple white robe, his handsome face carries a faint smile. The confidence and composure emanating from his very bones makes her feel a flutter involuntarily.

Lin Ye laughed and said, "Our number one Qi Refining cultivator in the world has arrived?"

Pang Lu quickly bowed and said, "Your subject dares not."

Seeing the fox ears on her head, Lin Ye nodded slightly: "Nine-tailed fox, not bad bloodline. Come on, let's go inside and talk."

Lin Ye was not surprised at all that she was a fox spirit; her personality was very typical.

During this meeting, Pang Lu received praise, and Lin Ye also granted her permission to enter the Lin residence.

This delighted Pang Lu!

Very few cultivators could move freely within the imperial city and palace; she felt she was getting closer to the very core of Lin Ye's cultivator empire...

But Pang Lu was also puzzled.

My original goal was to become Lin Ye's Daoist partner, but now I'm becoming more and more like a clerk.

Well, that's fine... Allowing her to enter the Lin residence is already giving her a choice.

Although being a mouthpiece for subordinates is also good, becoming the emperor's partner is still much more promising!

Given the opportunity, Pang Lu will definitely seize it.

However, she still dares not step into the palace rashly...

'Wenren Qingyu...'

'I was the one who tricked him into coming to the Lin residence. I wonder if she still holds a grudge against me.'

'To be honest, she should thank me for the great opportunity I gave her. I really wish I could switch lives with her,' Pang Lu thought to herself.

Lin Ye laughed and said, "Next time, let me make a guest appearance on your live stream."

Pang Lu was startled and almost lost her composure.

However, she immediately agreed.

Knowing Lin Ye's desire to test her, she naturally wanted to tell him that she was ready at any time!

......

The next day, live broadcast.

Lin Ye's appearance in Pang Lu's live stream ignited the entire Void God Realm. The topics Lin Ye discussed shocked the world, even surprising high-ranking members of rival powers who were secretly monitoring the live stream.

"I want to promote the Endless Qi Refining Method all over the world."

"We urge all cultivators whose talent is insufficient to reach the Nascent Soul stage to embark on the Endless Qi Refining Method!"

Pang Lu was responsible for explaining Lin Ye's choice.

The monks were initially very surprised, but after realizing the benefits of this, they were relieved.

Whether it's actual combat strength, cultivation difficulty, or lifespan, the Endless Qi Refining Method is more profitable for the group of cultivators Lin Ye mentioned.

However, it is clear that after practicing the Endless Qi Refining Method, they will be more convinced of Lin Ye's theory of ascending to immortality and will naturally gravitate towards the emperor.

The powerful figures from various factions weren't stupid; after watching Lin Ye's live stream, they felt as uncomfortable as if they had swallowed a fly.

After finishing his business, Lin Ye did not leave but continued his live stream, becoming the focus of everyone's attention.

Using the stars as a curtain and spiritual energy as a lamp, he attracted the attention of countless cultivators. Lin Ye sat on a throne carved from ten-thousand-year-old spiritual jade, holding a jade slip that shimmered with golden light, and was enthusiastically sharing interesting stories and mysteries of the cultivation world with the audience.

Just as the atmosphere was getting right, the air in the live broadcast room suddenly froze, and time seemed to stand still at that moment.

Everyone's gaze was involuntarily drawn to the background of the live stream. A dazzling beam of light poured down from the crack in the sky, piercing through the barrier of the desolate curse and transforming into a magnificent figure that stood before everyone.

It was a deity dressed in magnificent robes, with a solemn yet compassionate face. Its eyes seemed to contain all the mysteries and power of the universe, and its voice, like heavenly music, resonated in the hearts of every cultivator.

"I am the [Saint of Creation], and I have descended upon this place today to hold an unprecedented competition to determine the fate of the Three Realms."

Before he finished speaking, the entire cultivation world was shaken.

The monks looked at each other, their hearts filled with shock and unease.

what happens! ?

With a gentle wave of the deity's hand, the surrounding space began to distort and transform, gradually evolving into a massive arena. All around were towering mountains and deep canyons, while in the center lay a vast and boundless battlefield, where the spiritual energy was so dense it was almost condensed into liquid.

"The battle of the strongest in the Three Realms shall begin immediately." The voice of the gods rang out once more. "The victor will preserve the peace of his world, while the loser will face ultimate destruction. This is destiny, and no one can change it."

As the deity's words fell, an invisible pressure enveloped the entire arena, making every cultivator present feel an unprecedented sense of oppression...

"Who are you, and why are you doing this? What benefit do you gain from destroying the world?" Despite the pressure, Lin Ye rose from his throne and asked the god.

The self-proclaimed Creator Saint glanced at him indifferently, then suddenly seemed somewhat surprised and chuckled, "Human, your aptitude is quite good..."

"If you are willing to give up this world and become my messenger, I will spare your life no matter the outcome of this competition."

Lin Ye seemed a little stunned, then shook his head and said, "I refuse."

The deity said calmly, "Very well, then fight for this world."

“Besides the battle of the strongest, I will also test all aspects of the three worlds, and each of you will have the opportunity to participate.”

"However, as punishment for your refusal, I will not allow the countless Qi Refining cultivators under your command to participate in this competition!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Ye was suddenly startled.

The deity said calmly, "Remember, until you reach my level, do not attempt to disobey me..."

"Since there is no clear leader to represent this world, I have decided that you should be divided into four regions based on the continent."

"From now on, for the next six months, each cultivator will have one chance to like and one chance to dislike, which can be used on anyone."