From Family Fisherman to Water Virtue True Immortal-Chapter 248 - 243: First Hearing of Longevity Dao

The three of them chatted and laughed while collecting the residual demon blood in the seawater, preparing to return to Qingyu Cave Heaven, when they suddenly raised their heads in succession to look into the distance.

Several hundred miles away, a strong figure quietly approached.

The person was wrapped in a swath of mana, with sword intent crisscrossing in every direction, and behind him, nine flying swords fanned out like a peacock opening its feathers, shimmering with various colors of dawn light, commanding awe and respect.

Clearly, this was the Nine Sword True Man from the Shuihua Sword Sect, a False Core cultivator, attracted by the commotion just now.

Previously, Li Kunlun had deliberately lured the Thunder Roc Demon towards the Sword Sect’s domain, so the battlefield was not too far from the Shuihua Sword Sect.

"Should we take the chance... to kill him?"

Li Kunlun narrowed his eyes, suddenly transmitting his voice secretly, his divine sense surging with an astonishing murderous intent.

Upon hearing this, Li Quanqing’s expression also turned cold, and the Fish-Dragon Spear Talisman Treasure in the palm of his hand became restless.

This talisman still had four more uses; just one attack was needed, and it could definitely extinguish the life force of this False Core cultivator.

"If we act, we must kill him in one strike, to prevent him from escaping back to the Shuihua Islands and seeking refuge with the protection of the inherited Sect Protection Array."

Li Zongzhuo also spoke up at this moment, his jade disc beneath his feet glowing, ready to deploy the Flame Dragon Array again to blockade all directions.

Having hunted the Golden Core Demon, they might as well be riding on momentum, their fighting spirit soaring high, unafraid of any oncoming foes.

"Hehe... Nine Swords has met several comrades from the Li Family."

Finally, the dry laughter of Nine Sword True Man traveled across the sea, heavy with a profound bitterness.

It was as if he was conceding defeat, saluting from a hundred miles away with a very humble attitude, devoid of the pride and arrogance of a Golden Core True Master.

Clearly, Nine Sword True Man had witnessed the miserable state of the Golden Crowned Thunder Peng, and his heart was heavy with empathy.

That was a Mid-stage Golden Core Demon, who couldn’t withstand the combined forces of the Li Family’s people, let alone him, a mere False Core cultivator, who was even inferior to an Early-stage Golden Core.

"May I know why honored Nine Swords... is brazenly spying on us, for what purpose exactly?"

Li Quanqing spoke calmly, also channeling his Golden Core Power, his voice resonating across the sea, stretching for hundreds of miles.

Since the other party had yielded, it would not be appropriate for him to make a move.

Now, might as well clear up all the words, seizing the opportunity to break free from the constraints of the Shuihua Sword Sect, and put themselves on equal footing.

Sensing this subtle Golden Core pressure, Nine Sword True Man’s face became even more bitter.

He hadn’t expected that the Green Jade Li Family would be fiercer than the Situ Family, becoming unaware of the actual Golden Core combat power.

Three of them, no less!

Nine Sword True Man made up his mind, he would stay within his sect from now on, fearing that if he ventured out, he would be attacked by villains and his life would be in jeopardy.

"I have yet to congratulate two comrades for achieving the Golden Core, where great paths await, blessed with five hundred years of longevity, watching the world’s vicissitudes with a smile!"

He couldn’t be sure of Li Zongzhuo’s strength and condition, but the Core Formation aura from the other two was undeniable.

Li Quanqing hummed lightly, neither confirming nor denying.

For a moment, the atmosphere turned somewhat awkward.

Nine Sword True Man clenched his teeth and finally decided: "Congratulations to the Green Jade Li Family for advancing to a Golden Core Family. The Purple Blood Sea Domain is indeed too narrow. My Sword Sect is willing to oversee these tens of thousands of miles of sea territory jointly with the Li Family; how does that sit with you?"

Li Quanqing and Li Kunlun exchanged glances, both slightly surprised.

Although this old man wasn’t very strong, his vision and magnanimity were commendable, conceding defeat swiftly.

At least his attitude made them feel comfortable.

"Let’s talk about it later. The foundation of my Green Jade Li Family is still too shallow. It’s better to take steady steps; one cannot become fat with just a single bite."

The words of Li Quanqing were somewhat vague.

Real expansion would have to wait until either he or Li Kunlun had truly achieved the Golden Core, otherwise, it still wouldn’t be secure.

The group said their farewells from afar, and the atmosphere was much more harmonious this time. After a brief conversation, they parted ways.

"Is there still a need to keep the Shuihua Sword Sect around?"

On the way back, Li Zongzhuo suddenly spoke up. His generation had been oppressed by the Sword Sect for too long.

The Old Clan Chief, before inheriting the family, was a time when the outer sea great beast tides had erupted, and the Li Family had suffered heavy losses when the Sword Sect had conscripted them, with many clan members dying.

"After all, it is a millennium-old sect. There might be some foundation worth considering, and with a Nascent Soul Sect pressing down from above, it is not wise to act recklessly."

Li Quanqing shook his head, his thoughts were on the remnants of the Situ Family.

They had most likely sought refuge with that Blood Spirit Root cultivator who practiced in the Demon Sect; a scheme to use another’s hand to achieve his ends.

"This senior Soul Cultivator... Who exactly is he? He seems very familiar!"

Li Kunlun, unable to restrain himself, spoke up. Even with his mana, he found it difficult to perceive through the cover of the Incense Fire Divine Power.

Li Zongzhuo laughed heartily, the jade disc glowing beneath his feet, finally withdrawing all divine power to reveal his true face, kind yet radiating authority.

"So, it’s Senior Zongzhuo after all, how have you transitioned to the path of Ghost Dao?!"

Li Kunlun was shocked.

He had seen several Ghost Cultivators in the outer sea before, all with a chilling yin energy, never imagining that the Li Family had also received such a legacy.

Li Quanqing didn’t hide anything from him, sharing everything about the Incense Fire Divine Tao.

"Incense Fire Divine... resides within a vessel, somewhat similar to the cultivators from the Longevity Dao..."

Li Kunlun wasn’t too surprised; this outer sea experience had greatly broadened his horizons. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ

"Longevity Dao, what is that, a Divinity Transformation sect?"

Li Quanqing was somewhat curious, his mind drifting towards the Heavenly River Dao, which sounded somewhat similar.

"The Longevity Dao Sect is the true overlord of the Central Divine Continent, where it has established a supreme Immortal Dynasty, worshiped by myriad immortals."

"If there is any place in the mortal world where genuine Divinity Transformation cultivators are stationed, it would only be within the Longevity Dao."

"Unfortunately, the cultivators in this sect are all bona fide madmen, recklessly fearless of death, in pursuit of everlasting life and ascension, they may even voluntarily cast aside their physical bodies..."

Li Kunlun spoke obscurely, appearing very wary, unwilling to say too much.

Li Quanqing listened, but firmly etched the name Longevity Dao into his heart.

Finally, as Qingyu Cave Heaven came into view from afar, Li Zongzhuo returned once more to the Jade Disc Divine Artifact, unwilling to reveal his form in front of his clan members.

The return of Li Kunlun naturally rallied many, all of whom were overjoyed.

Of course, most of the Li Family members didn’t even know he had left, venturing to seek his own Golden Core Dao.

In the depths of the Ten Thousand Fish Pond, Li Kunlun sat cross-legged on a rock while the other six Foundation Establishment Cultivators dispersed to the four directions to listen as he slowly recounted his experiences over the years.

Initially, his journey to the outer sea battlefield went smoothly, and he even actively ventured into Demon Clan territory seeking the pressure between life and death.

Later, by chance, he discovered the traces of the Golden Crowned Thunder Peng and the Earth Flame Flood Dragon in the Demon Clan’s domain and, out of curiosity, went to investigate.

"These two Golden Core Demons have long nested in a remote sea area, close to the Human Clan frontline, as if they were searching for something meticulously..."

Li Kunlun said with a smile, had he not previously encountered these two Great Demons in the Purple Blood Sea Domain, he probably wouldn’t have been curious to explore.

And he would not have encountered his Jiedan opportunity -- there is a law to fate.

Li Quanqing couldn’t help but form a guess upon hearing this.

These two Great Demons were probably searching for the bones of the Ice Phoenix; after all, it was a Half-step Nascent Soul Demon, exceedingly precious.

"Later, in the Thunder Roc Demon’s den, I caught a glimpse of an Exorcism Gold Thunder, which it had prepared for breaking through the late-stage Golden Core."

"Taking advantage of one of its forays out, I stealthily entered and absorbed the celestial thunder into my body, thereby beginning my transformation into a Golden Core Cultivator."

"Unfortunately, I was later discovered by the Great Demon, which forced a chase of a hundred thousand li; in order to save my life, I had no choice but to jump into a sea current on the ocean floor..."

Li Kunlun said this still with an expression showing lingering fear.

If not for the help of the top-grade Spirit Artifact Wind Thunder Wings, he would have been captured by the Great Demon, unable to live or die.

Exorcism Gold Thunder!

The crowd looked at the golden thunder exuding from Li Kunlun’s pupils, his aura majestic and grand, and immediately envied his fortune.

This is a divine thunder formed by the heaven and earth, supremely yang and rigid, naturally possessing the power to exorcise evil, and can be said to be the best Spiritual Item for aiding Thunder Spirit Root Cultivators in Core Formation.

Li Kunlun rested within the family for two days before going into seclusion once again, to fully refine the Exorcism Gold Thunder and complete his Core Formation.

Li Quanqing was wandering inside the Hanhai Bowl, equally beginning his search for the opportunity to establish his Jiedan and the path to the Tao.

On Fish-Dragon Island, the flesh and wings of the Golden Crowned Thunder Peng lay across the mountain range, resembling a colossal mountain of flesh, with demon energy shattering and swirling the clouds above.

A group of Spiritual Beasts gathered around, eager to approach and devour the flesh in big gulps, yet they were intimidated by the imposing Golden Core pressure emanating from it.

Only the Wind and Thunder Horned Python King was able to overcome the bloodline fear, screeching and flapping its wings, breaking through the oppressive seal to coil between the feathers to absorb the Third Rank thunder for cultivation.

With the Wind and Thunder Python King’s hundred-zhang long massive body lying atop the Thunder Peng’s gigantic wings, it still appeared delicate and exquisite, which served to show just how enormous the body of this Golden Core Demon really was.

"Roar, Roar!"

Upon seeing its master’s arrival, the Golden Flame Tiger immediately came running over, its long-haired tail wagging back and forth, the big, furry head looking up at him, constantly roaring out loud.

It was sending out a single message.

I want meat! I want meat! I want meat...

Even the usually haughty Wooden Peacock couldn’t hold back; it strutted around him, with the feathers on its tail non-stop fanning out like a peacock’s display.

As a bird-type demon beast with an attribute of thunder that was a variant of fire, this kind of flesh was simply too tempting for peacock demons.

Li Quanqing watched the spirit pets looking at him with eager eyes, a mix of amusement and helplessness on his face, eventually cutting off many pieces of Roc Meat.

Only after he used his Golden Core Power to disperse the residual killing intent within the flesh, dare he feed them; otherwise, Qi Refining demon beasts consuming a Great Demon’s flesh would surely end up with burst intestines and die from poisoning.

Too much nourishment is worse than a deadly toxin; such is the principle.

Afterward, Li Quanqing took away a part of the most essential essence blood and marrow, heading to the summit of Red Dragon Mountain.

Lava was churning volcanically, and the Dragon Flame Eagle was still surging in it, like a huge fiery egg with dragon scale patterns on the surface like flames.

Li Quanqing sat down there and began to refine the Third-rank essence blood and marrow from the Jade Bottle to aid in the breakthrough of the Flame Eagle.

To ensure the purity of demon energy, he refrained from refining the thunderous power or the essence of demonic power contained in the Thunder Peng’s body.

He just drew out the most primitive blood qi, essence blood boiling hot, turning into a thick red glow like fiery clouds, all sinking into the volcano.

Visibly, the state of the Dragon Flame Eagle improved significantly, with such substantial replenishment of essence qi, its breakthrough speed increased substantially.

After three days and nights, finally, accompanied by an earth-shattering eagle’s cry, the Dragon Flame Eagle broke through successfully, with fiery red demonic energy erupting upwards like a reversed cascade of magma.

Bathing in the molten lava, the Dragon Sculpture spread its wings and flew, transforming into a shooting star of heavenly fire, soaring between the clouds, issuing a hearty cry.

Its crimson red demonic power surged forth, forming several red dragon-shaped streams of energy coiling around its body, lifelike, as if possessing a life of their own.

It was also at this moment that strands of white qi burst forth from various parts of its body, eventually forming a light group that Li Quanqing’s Divine Sense successfully captured.

[You have obtained a Foundation Establishment Late Stage Dragon Flame Eagle, and you are rewarded with the Jiedan Spiritual Item "Heavenly Fire Crystal"!]

Li Quanqing, looking at the revealed text before him, couldn’t help but show a relieved smile on his face, feeling a weight lifted off his heart.

With two Jiedan Spiritual Items in hand, refining Golden Pills with Water and Fire, the path to the Dao was already in sight!