Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 309 - 289 Yuu Mountain Daoist! Longevity Technique!

309 Chapter 289 Yuu Mountain Daoist! Longevity Technique!

Xuanyuan Peak.

Xuanyuan Hall.

Supreme Elders Qian Lai and Shi Wan sat at the higher seats, with Sect Leader Master Wu Jie occupying the main seat.

The left column was occupied by the Perfecteds of the Five Peaks, with the chiefs of each peak taking precedence. Some seats were vacant, such as those of the chiefs of Demon Suppressing Peak like Weng Shaoqing, Green Light Peak like Jiang Yan, and Golden Tiger Peak like Pei Yuan, who were all out battling or guarding other regions, not present in the Xuanyuan Water Realm.

Only one or two Perfecteds from the Three Peaks remained in attendance.

Among the Eight Halls, Zhuang Bie, the respected master of Dharma Transmission Hall, usually had no fondness for mundane affairs, guarding the First Secret Realm and rarely emerging unless absolutely necessary.

The respected masters of Luo Zhen Hall, Kou Xuan, and Spirit Mechanism Hall, Leng Qianjue, were out and had not arrived.

The respected master of Artifact Making Hall, Gai Yuntian, was in the midst of refining a superior Magic Artifact and could not extricate himself to attend.

The rest,

All chiefs, respected masters, and True Men who were within the Xuanyuan Water Realm were present in full number.

Gu Bu Yan sat with Qian Lai and Shi Wan, engaged in an amiable conversation.

Lu Qingfeng sat alone in the seating area allocated to the 'Five Peaks and Eight Halls', corresponding to the Combined Pill Hall. The talent of Combined Pill Hall had withered away; apart from Gu Bu Yan, only Lu Qingfeng had been hastily promoted to the position of Hall Master of Combined Pill Hall, granting him the qualification to be present.

The rest of the Combined Pill Hall cultivators simply did not meet the criteria.

Therefore,

Lu Qingfeng sat alone.

Continuously, True Men cast glances at the newly promoted Hall Master—some were nods of greeting, others were casual inspections, and a few had gazes that were particularly telling.

Lu Qingfeng sat quietly, eyes observing his nose, nose observing his heart, his expression unchanging.

This strategic meeting was not centered around Lu Qingfeng.

Once everyone had arrived, aside from occasional looks in his direction, all sat with straight postures.

A woman dressed in white with a slender figure and a Silver Frost Treasure Sword at her side calmly said, "I wonder for what matter Sect Leader Brother has gathered us all here?"

Lu Qingfeng looked up.

He recognized her.

This woman was Nolan Xun, chief of Silver Frost Peak, who had been responsible for guarding the Xuanyuan Auction when he first arrived in the Xuanyuan Water Realm.

With an unfazed demeanor, Lu Qingfeng turned his gaze to Sect Leader Master Wu Jie at the higher seat.

Master Wu Jie's face exhibited a brief stammer, somewhat embarrassed.

His gaze shifted, looking to the seating of Jade Pillar Peak opposite, where a breathtakingly beautiful woman sat, reminiscent of the Lin Dust Immortal.

Coincidentally, Zhou Huayu looked up and their eyes met.

Lu Qingfeng gave a smile in greeting, Zhou Huayu's eyes were indifferent, her face expressionless.

"..."

Lu Qingfeng promptly withdrew his gaze.

Not looking at Nolan Xun.

Not looking at Master Wu Jie.

Not looking at Zhou Huayu.

The atmosphere in the hall was odd, Master Wu Jie cleared his throat and spoke up clearly, "Do you all still remember, thirty years ago, an 'Immortal Shell' appeared in the Black Death Swamp, drawing the Three Sects together, with Third Realm Perfecteds coming forth?"

"Immortal Shell in the Black Death Swamp?"

"That Immortal Shell was cunning, disappearing in the blink of an eye thirty years ago, its whereabouts unknown. Luo Zhen Hall has had people searching within the Black Death Swamp, even Third Realm True Men have traversed the marsh."

"But there has been no progress."

Civil Zhong, the Hall Master of Jiying Hall, had a flash of light in his eyes, "Could it be that someone has discovered the trace of the Immortal Shell?"

Thirty years ago.

The Immortal Shell in the Black Death Swamp had vanished in an instant, captivating many hearts. Even after thirty years had passed, people were still searching for it in the swamp. The Immortal Shell was said to nurture 'Immortal Spirit Pearls', and if one could obtain it, there was a chance for a breakthrough—a realm elevation.

For a Jiedan True Man stuck at a bottleneck, it was an opportunity not to be missed.

Naturally, nobody would give up on it lightly.

If the Immortal Shell reappeared, it certainly warranted the Xuanyuan Sect's attention.

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their attention to Master Wu Jie.

However, Master Wu Jie solemnly confirmed, "Indeed. The Immortal Shell has resurfaced."

"As expected!"

Everyone immediately perked up.

Civil Zhong was about to speak further, but Master Wu Jie continued, "But this time, it's not just about the Immortal Shell. Junior Brother Kou has sent a message, Luo Zhen Hall, the demons of the White Bone Demon Sect, and several Loose Cultivators have all spotted the Immortal Shell in the Black Death Swamp and pursued it. However, they've discovered layers of Arrays shrouding the depths where the Immortal Shell has hidden underground and disappeared without a trace."

Lu Qingfeng listened with a hint of rising interest.

Such a narration suggested that the secrets within the Black Death Swamp held treasures far more precious than the Immortal Shell or the Immortal Spirit Pearl.

Master Wu Jie said, "Junior Brother Kou and Junior Leng rushed over there and confirmed that an Array concealed the remnants of an ancient Immortal Mansion. Time had passed long enough for the deeply hidden Array to reveal itself to the world. Inside the Mansion, it seems it's time to emerge."

Immortal Mansion!

Although Lu Qingfeng had his suspicions upon hearing the news, his eyebrows still raised.

For the first time in reality, he was hearing rumors of an Immortal Mansion. Previous mentions by Yue Miaoyin of her acquisition from an ancient cave mansion were but remnants left by a Spirit Void Practitioner.

And an Immortal Mansion that garnered such regard from the Xuanyuan Sect, its master must have been at least a Jiedan True Man.

Or possibly even a Primordial Spirit Stage or Mahayana Realm exalted cultivator was a possibility.

It wasn't just Lu Qingfeng.

The others were equally astonished.

Kuang Tianqi, the robust Hall Master of Mountain Patrol Hall, widened his eyes and gazed at Master Wu Jie, "Does the Sect Leader True Man know the origin of this Immortal Mansion?"

Since its establishment, the Xuanyuan Sect had explored what were called 'Immortal Mansions' several times.

The Three Talents Clearing Circle, the supreme treasure of the Xuanyuan Sect, was obtained from the cave mansion of a Golden Core Expert, securing the unshaken foundation of the Xuanyuan Sect for eternity.

Aside from this treasure, other relics left by the Golden Core Expert were not as prized as the lineage of the Xuanyuan Sect itself.

If the Immortal Mansion within the Black Death Swamp was akin to the Three Talents Cave Mansion of old, its allure would be considerable, but to a much lesser extent.

Master Wu Jie did not directly answer, but instead, turned his gaze to Qian Lai, a Supreme Elder with single-stroke white eyebrows standing nearby.

Both Qian Lai and Shi Wan had been heavily injured in the past, nearly leading to a fall in their cultivation levels and inciting an ongoing war between the Xuanyuan Sect and the White Bone Demon Sect that continues till this day. Fortunately, thanks to the current Sect Leader of the Combined Pill Hall, Gu Bu Yan, who refined Spirit Pills, after decades of recuperation, the two Supreme Elders had long since returned to their peak condition.

At this moment, Qian Lai spoke up, "Based on the information relayed back by Kou Xuan and Leng Qianjue, I have perused countless texts. If my conjecture is correct, this cave mansion should date back to 17,000 years ago. It rose from Biyang Lake, wandered through the Three Mountains and Nine Waters, and earned the mighty reputation of the Yuu Mountain Daoist."

"The Yuu Mountain Daoist?"

Lu Qingfeng felt a sudden stir in his heart at the mention, finding the name somewhat familiar. His consciousness probed into his storage bag, where in a corner lay a copper plate.

His expression remained unchanged.

In the hall, Zhuo Jun, the stern Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall with a face as black as charcoal, furrowed his brows, "Is the revered uncle referring to the same Yuu Mountain Daoist who gained fame at Biyang Lake for his longevity, lived for 5,300 years in the Core Formation Realm, and then ascended to the Primordial Spirit Realm to travel through the Three Mountains and Nine Waters, leaving behind a legendary name?" fɾēewebnσveℓ.com

"That's right."

Qian Lai nodded.

Many in the hall gasped sharply, utterly astonished.

"He lived 5,300 years in the Core Formation Realm?!"

Lu Qingfeng was also shocked. An ordinary Core Formation Expert's lifespan was three thousand years. Even with the consumption of Lifespan Extension Pills and the rare Rejuvenation Water, the lifespan could be pushed to no more than four thousand years at most.

"What kind of background did this Yuu Mountain Daoist have to enjoy such a long lifespan?"

Lu Qingfeng's curiosity was thoroughly piqued. Regretfully, with his shallow experience and devotion to cultivation, he knew absolutely nothing about the name "Yuu Mountain Daoist." He glanced around—

To the left, the Artifact Making Hall area was empty.

To the right, the Spirit Mechanism Hall seats were quiet.

There was not a single person to quietly inquire with.

It seemed that many in the hall were familiar with the "Yuu Mountain Daoist" and nobody bothered to explain to him.

He had no choice but to suppress his curiosity and continue listening.

Another greatly aged Supreme Elder, Shi Wan, slowly spoke up, "The Yuu Mountain Daoist wandered through the Three Mountains and Nine Waters, making quite a name for himself before mysteriously vanishing. Now that his cave mansion has appeared, concealed by many Arrays, it may hide the Longevity Technique."

"Obtaining this Longevity Technique would be of significant importance to our Xuanyuan Sect."

Core Formation Stage.

5,300 years.

Such a lengthy lifespan could be vital for Core Formation Experts with abundant talent but limited time. They might just break through the realm and achieve the Primordial Spirit.

If the Xuanyuan Sect could have a Primordial Spirit True One preside over it.

It would be enough to join the ranks of top Immortal Sects within the Bi Yang Lake Territory.

An incredible opportunity!

"We must vie for the Yuu Mountain Immortal Mansion."

"However, the Xuanyuan Sect isn't the only one that discovered the Immortal Mansion; the White Bone Demon Sect and several Loose Cultivators have also seen it. Those Loose Cultivators might not be aware of the origin of the Immortal Mansion within the Array, but the truth can't be hidden forever. We must prepare early."

Civil Zhong spoke.

The Longevity Technique was indeed tempting.

Especially for the two Supreme Elders and individuals like Civil Zhong and Zhuo Jun who saw no hope in ascending to the Primordial Spirit Realm.

Lu Qingfeng saw that even his own master Gu Bu Yan showed a trace of excitement and yearning.

A lengthened Life Span by another two thousand three hundred years could provide a chance to ascend to the grand Primordial Spirit Realm.

"Who wouldn't desire that?"

"It won't be that easy," Zhuo Jun frowned, "Not to mention the White Bone Demon Sect and the Heavenly Travel Mountain. In recent years, strong Loose Cultivators have emerged one after another within the Three Realms. The Fiery Fire Wanderer from the Illusion Wave Sea is proficient in Alchemy and Artifact Refining. Although solitary on the Fiery Fire Island, his power is by no means weak."

"There's also the roaming Changqing Daoist of the Three Realms, who commands Thunder. He has fought against the Soul-searching Heavenly King of the White Bone Demon Sect and the Zhu Wen Demon King of the Heavenly Travel Mountain without being defeated. His skills are profound, his Magic Artifacts refined, and even has had the upper hand, no less formidable than the Great Success of Condensing Evil in the Gathering Law Realm."

"And there's that old monster from Yellow Robe Mountain."

"With the Immortal Mansion emerging and the Longevity Technique in question, they will not stand idly by."

The Fiery Fire Wanderer!

Changqing Daoist!

Yellow Robed Old Monster!

Inside the great hall, the assembly of True Man fell silent.

In the past decades, the Xuanyuan Sect had engaged in endless major and minor battles with the White Bone Demon Sect. Amidst these troubled times, strong Loose Cultivators were continually emerging. The three people mentioned above were the most notorious and mysterious figures in the Three Realms.

Especially the last, the Yellow Robed Old Monster.

In contrast to the recluse Fiery Fire Wanderer and the lone Changqing Daoist who wandered the Three Realms, the Yellow Robed Old Monster was almost invincible in the Gathering Law Realm. He had subdued the Four Wanderers, established Yellow Robe Mountain, and if he had the intention to expand, he could eventually become a force on par with the Xuanyuan Sect, the White Bone Demon Sect, and the Heavenly Travel Mountain—part of the Big Three of the Three Realms.

He was particularly alarming.

With the mention of these three, even Master Wu Jie appeared gravely concerned, "The Yellow Robed Old Monster's physical strength is comparable to Ancient Demon Beasts, and his artifacts are not inferior to Master Changqing. With the Two Qi Rings at his command, he even managed to frighten Han Ji of the White Bone Demon Sect into fleeing, nearly shattering his body. And when he shook the Five-Colored Divine Light, he stripped Han Ji of his famous White Bone Six Yang Hammers, severely diminishing his strength."

"Afterward, traversing through the Three Realms, he subjugated the other Four Wanderers, except for the Fiery Fire Wanderer of Illusion Wave Sea, and brought them under his command. Now having established Yellow Robe Mountain situated between the White Bone Demon Sect and Heavenly Travel Mountain, even Huan You of the White Bone Demon Sect and Pan Mountain King of the Heavenly Travel Mountain failed to make any impact when they tested the waters."

"If he leads the Four Wanderers into battle, they would be a match for either Heavenly Travel Mountain or the White Bone Demon Sect!"

The situation was bleak.

Excluding other Loose Cultivators and the independent Changqing Daoist and Fiery Fire Wanderer, the Xuanyuan Sect's formidable rivals included the White Bone Demon Sect, Heavenly Travel Mountain, and Yellow Robe Mountain.

"Competition from all sides."

"Whose hand will the deer die by—rely on one's own skills!"

Qian Lai's eyes shot out a cold gleam as he scoffed defiantly.