Eternal Life as False Emperor

Zhang Hua deliberately put on an innocent look: "I didn’t say that, you were the one who said it."

"Zhang Hua, if you have the ability, let’s go outside and practice." Qiu Ming said through gritted teeth.

Zhang Hua naturally showed no fear; the four of them became friends, so their cultivation levels wouldn’t be too different.

Even if Qiu Ming, a disciple from a major sect, indeed had higher cultivation, it wasn’t easy to defeat Zhang Hua, a Loose Cultivator.

They sparred not truly out of anger.

If they were that incompatible, they wouldn’t keep acting together often.

Zheng He couldn’t help but protest smilingly: "Both of you, this is the territory of Star Sea after all, is it really appropriate to fight here?"

Zhang Hua took the opportunity to retreat: "True, it’s not good to cause trouble for others. You’re lucky, otherwise, I would have let you taste my newly created Heaven and Earth Unity Palm."

Qiu Ming gave him a big eye-roll, this guy always comes up with impractical techniques.

Most of these techniques’ thought, Zhang Hua used on naming them; they are typically flashy but shallow, not worth paying attention to.

Ultimately, Qiu Ming’s gaze settled on Zheng He.

"This person is named Zheng Yi, an Honored Elder of Star Sea."

Upon hearing this name, the other three were simultaneously stunned.

"It’s him?" Zhang Hua exclaimed.

"Isn’t he the one who took out those two cultivation techniques? I wonder if he has other techniques on him. If we could get our hands on..." Qiann Wanrong licked his lips, the speed of his abacus was so fast that his fingers almost left afterimages.

The greatest reaction actually came from the usually arrogant Qiu Ming: "So he is Zheng Yi!"

Seeing his intense reaction, Zhang Hua became even more curious: "What, do you know this person?"

Qiu Ming said, "I heard some news about him before; it’s his disciple who saved the disciples of our human race when they were out collecting experience."

"And moreover..." Qiu Ming took a deep breath before continuing to explain, "He also escaped with several cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Stage from the encirclement of the Nether Spirit Race."

"Among those chasing them from the Nether Spirit Race, there were Golden Core Stage cultivators."

Qiann Wanrong asked in confusion: "Isn’t this guy also at the Golden Core Stage? Although dealing with those pursuers would definitely be strenuous, escaping alive shouldn’t be that difficult, right?"

Zheng He smiled and explained: "According to rumors, this guy was only at the Crystal Stage at the time."

"That’s absolutely impossible." Zhang Hua and Qiann Wanrong refuted simultaneously.

A cultivator in the Crystal Stage escaping from the pursuit of a Golden Core Great Cultivator? Moreover, not escaping alone but bringing along Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators?

This is simply unimaginable.

Despite only being a realm apart, the actual gap between Crystal Stage and Golden Core Stage is like night and day.

Zheng He didn’t explain but looked towards Qiu Ming.

Even as proud as Qiu Ming was, he couldn’t help but show respect: "What he said is true."

"Even though this move at the time also had our human race’s intentions of creating the situation to hit back at the Nether Spirit Race, so even without a direct intervention, it also restrained quite a bit of the Nether Spirit Race’s power from other aspects."

"But, without this person..." After hesitating for a moment, Qiu Ming ultimately chose a relatively respectful title: "Without Mr. Zheng, those people probably couldn’t have returned at all."

Even with Qiu Ming’s status, there are still many things he does not know.

Such as, when they finally escaped to Wenxian Temple, it was Zheng Yi who stalled the Divinity Transformation Stage expert, giving Wenxian Temple ample time to prevent them from being instantly killed by the expert at Divinity Transformation Stage, etc.

If they knew this, Qiu Ming and the others might have been directly scared out of their wits.

When Fengg Xia brought Zheng Yi to the Star Sea Council Chamber, all the elders of Star Sea had already arrived.

Upon seeing Zheng Yi coming, they all rose to welcome him.

"Elder Zheng, welcome, welcome."

"Elder Zheng, the techniques you provided are truly exquisite. Even now, there are many areas I haven’t comprehended, later I definitely need to consult with you."

"I wonder how Elder Zheng sees the Golden Core Stage cultivation techniques? If you have any guidance, please don’t hesitate to offer it to us."

Zheng Yi responded with a smile: "Please feel free to ask me any questions, as long as I know, I won’t hold back."

"Guidance is really out of the question, Zheng Mou’s cultivation is modest, not capable of advising you elders, just mutually exchanging insights."

Zheng Yi’s politeness endeared himself to these elders.

After the exchange of greetings, Zheng Yi finally learned the purpose behind Lin Junrong gathering all the elders.

Due to the two cultivation techniques Zheng Yi provided, more and more cultivators had been coming to Star Sea recently.

As a result, they had already killed quite a few audacious fellows.

Yet it still couldn’t stop those people from trying to squeeze their way into Star Sea to steal secret manuals.

Continuing like this, who knows how much more killing will be needed to quell this matter.

So Lin Junrong hoped everyone could brainstorm and come up with a solution to the current troubles.

Although the elders spoke at length of various suggestions, none truly appropriate were identified.

After all, if they had any solutions, they would’ve already proposed them instead of waiting until now, right?

"Ahem..." Seeing their helplessness, Zheng Yi cleared his throat and said: "Actually, I have a proposition, if you all..."

Swish!!!

Every gaze instantly focused on Zheng Yi.

Lin Junrong urgently said: "Elder Zheng, what good idea do you have, please tell us."

To deal with this matter, she had been worrying herself sleepless for days.

"Since these people are here for the cultivation techniques, why not just give them directly?"

Zheng Yi’s voice wasn’t loud, but his words were like Celestial Thunder dropped in the ears of Star Sea’s elders.

"Elder Zheng you..." Lin Junrong almost wished to ask whether there’s something wrong with Zheng Yi’s brain? These are cultivation techniques, keeping them hidden is barely sufficient, how could they be easily given away?

But then she recalled that these techniques were also given to them by Zheng Yi, swallowing the latter words abruptly.

Other elders regained their senses and began advising Zheng Yi.

"Elder Zheng, please remain calm."

"I feel this isn’t a good idea, furthermore even if Elder Zheng you give out the cultivation techniques, those people may not believe you."

"That’s true, showing them voluntarily would only make them think we’re trying to fool them with fake stuff."

Zheng Yi sat there chuckling without immediate rebuttal.

He’d already anticipated their reactions before offering his suggestion.

Though these cultivation techniques were brought forth by him, Star Sea people had long treated them as prized possessions.

Especially after they themselves cultivated and felt the immense benefits these techniques brought, it became even less likely for them to impart these techniques to others.

For these elders of Star Sea, their vision only extended so far.

After all, to them their sect was more significant than anything else.

One couldn’t really blame them for such thinking, considering they continuously lived within the Canglan Realm, a person’s insight is hard to transcend their environment.

When everyone gradually calmed down, Zheng Yi slowly raised a question: "Folks, what do you think is the most important thing at present?"

His voice had barely dropped before Lin Junrong instinctively answered: "Of course, it’s guarding against those intent on stealing secret manuals, while ensuring the safety of our Star Sea disciples."

Wang Haiwong also remarked: "Thanks to Elder Zheng’s reminder, none of our Star Sea disciples came to harm outside. Now almost all out disciples have returned, there’s currently no pressing concern about safety."

"But continuing to seal our mountain gate isn’t really a solution."

"Elder Zheng, apart from publicizing the secret manuals, is there no other way?"

Zheng Yi looked at them: "Everyone, the trouble we face now isn’t about these cultists coveting the manuals, but rather more powerful adversaries."