Eternal Life: Talent Grows with Age-Chapter 139 - 114: Qi Slash Pierces the Rain, Sending Off the General!

Chapter 139: Chapter 114: Qi Slash Pierces the Rain, Sending Off the General!

Lu Chang’sheng just smiled and said, "Teacher, you don’t need to worry, unless that empress becomes an Immortal, otherwise—"

Now, with his Late Innate strength and all his martial arts reaching their peak, he simply wasn’t afraid of any of this.

"But I do need to keep an eye on my family!"

Lu Chang’an had also passed the Child Scholar exam, so for these three years, it’s better to let him return to Zhao Family Village. Once his Martial Dao strength improves, then he can come back out.

Seeing that Hong Yuan was still looking so worried, Lu Chang’sheng could only go along with him.

A few days later, the date for the gathering finally arrived.

Cai Daoren and his disciple, Song Cai’Er, showed up right on time.

However, what surprised everyone was that Kong Yuzhen and Kong Fei didn’t come.

Instead, someone came by specifically to deliver a letter, handing it to Hong Yuan.

Hong Yuan opened it, let out a deep sigh, and passed the letter around for the others to read.

"Yuzhen said she can’t make it for now, something came up."

Daoist Ruyi snorted and crushed the letter into powder.

"She’s not coming, not even sending her disciple? Her intentions are obvious enough."

Everyone fell silent.

Nobody here was a fool—at the last gathering, there were already hints. This time, it just became clear to all.

"The Dao is a lonely road—seeking immortality was always like this. We can’t really blame them. From now on, it’ll just be the few of us." Hong Yuan smiled faintly.

This wasn’t his first time seeing this happen.

When he was younger, others chose to leave as well.

He’d simply gotten used to it.

Kong Yuzhen and her disciple’s departure didn’t shake the Seeking Immortality team much; by the next day, everyone was already sharing their experiences and holding several Immortal Worship Ceremonies.

But each one ended in failure.

The immortal fate they’d been waiting for showed not even a sign.

Looking at Hong Yuan’s old, weary face, Lu Chang’sheng decided it was time to tell him about the Elder Wolf Immortal.

That night.

As Hong Yuan was about to leave, Lu Chang’sheng called out to him.

"Teacher, I ran into something really bizarre lately. I don’t know how risky it is. Please, lend me your advice!"

Then, under Hong Yuan’s shocked gaze, Lu Chang’sheng began recounting the story of the Elder Wolf Immortal.

When Hong Yuan finished listening, his eyes went wide. "This really happened? You’re sure it wasn’t just an illusion?"

He sounded both surprised and excited.

From his research on corrupted entities, they almost never targeted accomplished martial artists.

After all, those things probably knew martial artists were brimming with energy and much harder to deceive—their resistance was way higher than ordinary folk.

Especially for someone like Lu Chang’sheng, an Innate Martial Artist.

The few cases of such entities affecting martial artists were never like this—never told directly, but always shown through tempting offers.

"Yes. With my strength, I don’t think I could be trapped by an illusion for that long."

Getting tricked back then was excusable, but so many years had passed, if it really was an illusion, there’s no way his memories would stay this clear.

Lu Chang’sheng did have some confidence in himself.

"But in the end, that thing’s still a corrupted being. If we use it to hold the Immortal Worship Ceremony, there will definitely be consequences."

Hong Yuan started pacing, clearly unsettled.

This was an extremely unusual situation.

Completely different from any Immortal Worship Formula they’d ever researched before.

"It’s worth a try!"

"But your concerns aren’t unfounded—if this really is immortal fate, after we try, that entity will probably disappear. At that point, your wife’s immortal fate will be cut off."

"I need to make some good preparations. Give me a few years."

Hong Yuan said excitedly.

"There are some special items that can significantly reduce the effects of corrupted beings, but I’ll need to retrieve them from the Saint Institute."

"Also, we’ll need some gear. Your wife should really perform the Immortal Worship Ceremony herself, just to be absolutely safe."

"Of course, it’s up to you. I’m old now. Even if I did meet an Immortal, I’m not likely to take on the path."

Hong Yuan added with a bitter laugh.

He didn’t want something like this to leave any resentment in the heart of his genius student.

Lu Chang’sheng nodded.

With Lu Chang’sheng’s approval, Hong Yuan shared the news with the rest, and almost immediately, most of the Seeking Immortality group were thrilled.

Especially Daoist Ruyi and Cai Daoren, who were getting up in years.

After a lifetime chasing Immortality, hearing this sudden, completely different lead stirred something deep inside them—their reaction was much stronger than the younger folk like Yu Hai and Xu Zhuqing.

"By the way, Teacher, do you know when General Zhou Dingyuan is leaving?"

One day, Lu Chang’sheng asked Hong Yuan.

"It should be in these next couple days. Why? What are you planning?" Hong Yuan’s heart skipped a beat, thinking Lu Chang’sheng wanted to deal with Zhou Dingyuan ahead of time. He quickly cautioned, "Looking to preempt a problem? Best not. If you don’t make a move, Zhou Dingyuan and that empress might just leave you alone. But if you do take action, with her pride, there’s no way she’ll let it go."

"I know, Teacher, don’t worry. I just want to see General Zhou off."

Lu Chang’sheng said with a smile.

The more powerful and respected someone becomes, the more pride fills their heart.

If he made a move, things would no doubt go just as Hong Yuan predicted, past the point of no return.

Still, there’s always an exception to every rule.

Lu Chang’sheng got the details of Zhou Dingyuan’s departure, then turned and left.

"Your disciple is the kind who hates trouble, but if he senses trouble coming, he’d rather strike first and resolve it early."

Cai Daoren remarked to Hong Yuan.

"Sigh~ Sometimes, having too brilliant of a disciple just invites the wrong kind of attention. I haven’t got much time left anyway—might as well give him some extra burdens to carry!"