Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 278 - 204: Yuan Gong Bestows Sword, True Inheritor Convention

Tao Qian quietly looked up, just in time to see that stream of mana directly morph into the figure of his own master.

Duobao looked at Yuan Gong but also said nothing, just sneered.

After staring at each other for a moment, Yuan Gong turned his head with some stiffness, muttering things like "enduring humiliation" and "waiting for the future."

Tao Qian thought of himself as very clever, so while the two powerhouses stood off and exposed each other's shortcomings, he wisely kept his head down.

As for why the high and mighty Yuan Gong wouldn't fight?

That was easy to guess.

This divine soul illusion of Yuan Gong was, in fact, carrying the responsibility of inheritance.

Besides the complete "Secret Demon Sacrifice Body Sword Technique," there was also the Secret Demon True Inheritance imprint.

Should he have a conflict with Duobao, let alone a fight, even a slight collision could likely cause that clay figurine to crumble.

From the previous conversation, it was clear that Yuan Gong's calculation had not only been completely understood by Duobao but also assisted by him.

He, Master Tao, was obviously the heir Duobao had chosen for Yuan Gong.

However, both had not anticipated that this 'tool man' would also provoke others, inadvertently gaining insight into some of the predecessors' secret pasts.

Having suppressed Yuan Gong, Duobao then turned to look at Tao Qian, whose face was full of obedience.

With a somewhat sneering and sarcastic tone, he laughed and said,

"The Red Eyebrowed Old Ape is right, your facade of naivety really is quite similar to me in my younger days."

"Reflecting on it, in my many years of cultivation, I indeed offended quite a few cultivators, Daoist, Buddhist, demon, devil, and some hidden powers, they are all there."

"However, I took shelter within our Mountain Gate, letting them gnash their teeth in vain outside."

"But once you cunningly enter the mortal world, you must be cautious. Don't let some of those undying ones see through that you are my disciple, otherwise you'll... surely gain some instructive experiences."

"The so-called planting of a tree by the predecessor is for the successor to enjoy its shade; you, my good disciple, needn't be polite or thank me."

After saying his piece in an odd tone, Duobao Daoist disappeared in a blink from the quiet room.

Only the two of them remained, looking at each other without words.

Reminded by Duobao, Tao Qian's face stiffened.

He suddenly realized a serious problem: judging by Yuan Gong's descriptions, it wasn't hard to see how rotten Duobao True Monarch's reputation was in the Cultivation World. Once Tao Qian entered the world, if he was recognized as Duobao's disciple, wouldn't that attract widespread scorn and draw enmity from all directions?

"Am I going to die, to carry so much hatred before even entering the world?"

"Indeed, everything comes at a price. Being Duobao's first disciple is certainly glorious, I wondered where the catch was. So it was waiting here for me?"

"However, it's not like there's no solution. As long as no one recognizes me as Duobao's disciple, it should be okay."

"As a Spirit Treasure True Inheritor disciple, when venturing out for trials, it'd be reasonable to claim I am Yunhua Immortal's disciple. She's so fond of me, she surely wouldn't mind."

Master Tao thought through several solutions in his mind very quickly, coming up with a way to resolve the issue.

But his thoughts were immediately perceived by Yuan Gong.

Seeing the formidable and peculiar Red Eyebrowed Old Man looking at Tao Qian with a schadenfreude gaze, mercilessly revealing:

"Are you thinking about concealing your identity as Duobao's disciple once you leave the Mountain Gate?"

"Do not delude yourself; any cultivator who's been cultivating for some years has some predictive and calculation divine skills. With a pull on the qi, they'll see through your identity at first glance."

"Of course, if your shameless master is willing to use 'Divination Technique' to cover for you, then it would be no problem."

"But I think you just offended him. Did you enjoy listening to Duobao's embarrassing stories?"

"Come, come, I have a whole basketful here, ready to be shared with you…"

Yuan Gong was saying this when he noticed Tao Qian's resigned expression and suddenly changed his tone.

"Actually, it's not without a solution. Since you've learned many of my Secret Demon Sect's magic skills, you should know that our Secret Demon means are many and extraordinary in all the heavens."

"I find you rather pleasing to the eye. If your talent for sword refining satisfies me, I will teach you the Summoning Demon Technique. You can lure several specific Heavenly Demons, and from their demon thoughts, extract a secret demon power that can disturb the Heavenly Mechanism and conceal your roots."

Tao Qian seemed to have been waiting just for Yuan Gong's words.

As soon as he heard them, he bowed respectfully:

"I've always admired Secret Demon Sword Skill and taught myself 'Selfless,' 'Demon Cleansing,' and 'Immortal Slaying' techniques."

"But I lament not having the opportunity to learn the remaining swordsmanship. Please, teach me, Yuan Gong!"

Although there were some twists and turns, when Tao Qian uttered those two sentences, Yuan Gong's ancient and clumsy face still revealed a smile.

Then, the old man who had attained Dao in his true form as the Red Eyebrow White Ape, solemnly said:

"Learning the swordsmanship is possible, but there are things I need to clarify with you beforehand."

"The Secret Demon Sacrifice Body Sword technique is extremely domineering. Once you've learned this sword technique, it will be very difficult to go back. If you wish to learn something else in the future, you must first abolish the painstakingly cultivated Sacrifice Sword technique."

"That's just one aspect. The second is my method of teaching you the sword technique, it will involve a life-and-death struggle between our divine souls. This method will not only enable you to learn the movements of the swordsmanship, but will also help you temper and conceive various Sword Intents."

"However, during the process, you will inevitably suffer severe tortures, experiencing near-death again and again, learning the essence of the Sacrifice Sword Skill from these experiences."

"Having heard all this, do you still wish to learn?"

"I wish to learn!"

Tao Qian almost immediately replied with these two words.

The next moment, he saw Yuan Gong before him, his mouth smiling so brilliantly it seemed to reach the roots of his ears.

Then suddenly the illusory smoke and mirrors around him radiated a sharp brilliance, a sword light emerged within it, not wasting words with Tao Qian, it instantly penetrated into his Primordial Spirit.

In a daze, Tao Qian only saw a terrifying sword light that shot up to the heavens and pierced the earth burst forth in the world of his Sea of Consciousness.

The Record first surfaced in his mind, Tao Qian saw it and immediately suppressed it.

Following this, he felt his Primordial Spirit being violently pulled into a world filled with Sword Intent and sword light, where Yuan Gong's vast voice was echoing:

"Kid, I've already seen the three Sword Skills you've refined. Your Selfless Sword has been well cultivated, but you've learned this sword too early."

"I will teach you how to cultivate the Sacrifice Sword Skill which is a sword technique of my Demon Path."

"The first move naturally should be to cultivate... Immortal Slaying."

"You are currently in the Spirit Treasure Mountain Gate, that's quite fitting. Come, I will help you develop the Immortal Slaying Sword Intent, ensuring that when you leave seclusion, you'll be awe-inspiring."

"Seeing you, your slightly weaker sect mates might even be frightened into a desperate escape."

Hearing these words, Tao Qian didn't feel the slightest bit pleased.

On the contrary, he sensed something rather ominous.

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Unfortunately, he didn't even have a chance to refuse before seeing Yuan Gong, whom he had previously found acceptable.

At this moment, his true form was revealed.

Facing an extremely terrifying Red Eyebrow White Ape, coming at him with millions of sword lights, how could Tao Qian say the word 'no'? He was completely overwhelmed.

...

Five days passed swiftly by.

During this time, the already bustling Penglai Sea became even more animated on this day.

One after another, the Immortal Islands and Daoist Fields of the Magic Veins were opened, numerous Immortal Masters and Daoists appeared in unison, even those rarely seen emerged from seclusion on this day.

The reason was naturally the grand meeting of the Spirit Treasure Sect's True Inheritors that took place every few years, as well as the Ten Thousand Immortals assembly, both happening today.

Anyone with status was hurrying to Biyou Palace to participate in this grand event.

At this moment, if an outsider accidentally entered the Mountain Gate, they would witness the most extraordinary and astonishing scene in existence.

These scenes, whether in the great Daoist sects or the Buddhist temples, or even within those great families that claim to span a thousand years, are absolutely invisible.

When Tao Qian joined the sect, he only saw a fragment of the "Penglai Sea's opportune moment, Ten Thousand Immortals Coming to Biyou Palace" grand spectacle.

After all, it was a gathering that happened only once in many years. The auspicious clouds above the sky, heading towards the same direction, with Immortals from the Human Clan and Alien Species standing on them, created an atmosphere that was harmonious and beautiful, without conflict or noise, discussing the Dao with laughter if they met along the way, showing the fellow-feeling of sect members.

Just like now, a large auspicious cloud passing over Ascending Immortal Island and drifting towards the direction of Biyou Palace, the place atop the cloud was extraordinarily lively. Aside from the primary host of the cloud, many disciples from Bibo Island were also drawn.

The majority were unrestrained and free-spirited, sitting leisurely on the clouds. Some even took out chessboards and jade tables to play games and drink wine, reciting poetry and songs.

However, what truly attracted attention were the seven Immortal Masters standing at the forefront.

All of them were human clan members, but each and every one of them was extraordinarily ugly, with vertical pupils and dark faces, flesh lumps on heads, scarlet birthmarks; some were even missing normal facial features such as mouths, noses, and eyes.

They would have scared off an entire street of people had they appeared in the Mortal World.

And the group of disciples standing behind them were also of the same kind—abnormal and extremely ugly.

Typically, only those Evil Cultivators who have mutated and fallen into the Demon Path were like this.

However, these people were exceptions.

Born this way, though they were ugly, each one had cultivated the Spirit Treasure Method, true intermediaries of the Daoist path.

Especially the seven leading Daoists, all at the Cavernous Mystery Realm, collectively known as the "Seven Injuries Daoists."

For many years, they lived outside the Spirit Treasure Mountain Gate, opening separate residences and Daoist Fields, returning to the sect only today for the grand event.

Originally, this auspicious cloud would have bypassed Ascending Immortal Island and continued onward.

However, a Bibo Island Cultivator among the crowd suddenly pointed at the Ascending Immortal Island ahead and said:

"The seven Daoist uncles have not returned to the sect for a long time and might not know that the Ascending Immortal Arena has a new master."

"The new Island Master is Duobao True Monarch's first disciple, Master Tao Qian."

"Senior Brother Tao is extraordinarily talented, not only cherished by the True Monarch but also extremely favored by Yunhua Immortal, who even gifted the long-vacant Ascending Immortal Island as a welcome gift."

"In this True Inheritor meeting, Senior Brother Tao is also one of the main characters."

"He resisted the Three Calamities and became a True Inheritor, and soon after joining, he quickly gained recognition from the other True Disciples."

"It's a pity that a few days ago, before the Daoist uncles returned, Senior Brother Tao held an Immortal Peach Banquet, where he entertained his sect mates with Immortal Peaches cultivated by his own hands."

"Those peaches are incomparable in taste and can even increase one's lifespan and blessing."

"As we're passing by today, why not let this disciple run errands for the Daoist uncles and ask Senior Brother Tao if he has set off yet? If not, it will be just the right time to ask for some fresh Immortal Peaches to quench your thirst."