Eternal Life from the Golden Needle Technique

Chapter 562: Chapter 85: Taking Stock

”Greetings, Fellow Daoist Luo.”

Shen Changchuan wasn’t some cold-hearted recluse who’d shun Luo Jiuzhang for approaching him. He glanced at the man, clasped his hands in a formal greeting, and acknowledged the introduction.

He hadn’t forgotten, of course.

While flying high above on his way to the Enlightenment Grotto Heaven, he had seen this man before and sensed that his aura was peculiar, giving off an indescribable feeling.

At the time, he had asked Nangong City,

and Nangong City had explained that this was Luo Jiuzhang of the Divine Calculation Sect. He was also the one most responsible for the prodigies from all domains being able to enter the Xiangshan Sect Gate Ruins.

But back then, Shen Changchuan had been rushing to the Enlightenment Grotto Heaven to vie for the items related to the Enlightenment Stone, so he didn’t have time to stop and get acquainted with such a figure.

He never thought,

that he would see him again here.

And moreover,

’From the way he’s talking, does he mean he’s the one who called for that Divine Travel Peak Realm senior who came as reinforcements?’

”So, the reinforcements were called by Fellow Daoist Luo. I must thank you!”

”Could you please elaborate, Fellow Daoist? I was trapped in the Enlightenment Grotto Heaven, fleeing for my life from that Celestial Demon Sect Saintess Candidate. My mind was completely focused on survival, so I know nothing about what happened outside. I hope Fellow Daoist Luo can enlighten me.”

”Haha, you’re welcome. It was nothing.”

”The woman who attacked you all should be named Shi Mengting. She’s one of the Celestial Demon Sect’s Saintess Candidates. It’s said she’s a descendant of a lineage that fled the Southern Great Domain three hundred years ago to join the Celestial Demon Sect.”

”Perhaps that’s why she appeared here.”

”But it’s strange. When the Immortal Sects moved against the Xiangshan Sect back then, the Xiangshan Sect had already secretly moved most of its wealth and resources away with their ’inheritance seeds.’ Basically, all the important things were gone... The disciples of the Immortal Sects who participated in the attack all knew this. That’s why, for the past three hundred years, very few factions have spent significant resources searching for the Xiangshan Sect Gate Ruins...”

”Because the higher-ups all know that there’s not much of value left in the Xiangshan Sect Ruins.”

”That Shi Mengting probably knows this as well. It’s just unclear what her real purpose was, to have crossed several Small Domains to come all the way here. It’s truly surprising.”

As he spoke, a contemplative look appeared on Luo Jiuzhang’s face.

He couldn’t quite figure it out.

He shook his head, sighed, and continued,

”But no matter what, with Shi Mengting causing such a huge incident, the Immortal Sects have lost face. They will definitely take action later to get it back.”

”Of course, none of that has much to do with us.”

”Speaking of which, it was quite fortunate. Because of the Cultivation Technique I practice, I couldn’t enter to compete for the opportunities. This allowed me to escape in time, and along the way, I ran into Martial Uncle Ming Xuanyang, one of the Seven Immortal Sect Sons. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable!”

Hearing Luo Jiuzhang’s emotional words,

Shen Changchuan also fell silent.

He thought of the prodigies from the Outer Realms who had been inside the Enlightenment Grotto Heaven.

At the time of the confrontation, there were at least sixty or seventy people.

Now,

fewer than ten were still alive!

The casualties...

It was too tragic!

”With prodigies from all sides dying here, the Immortal Sects’ budding generation has likely suffered a great loss,”

Shen Changchuan said after a moment of silence.

”It’s more than that.”

Luo Jiuzhang wore an ambiguous smile, his voice filled with emotion.

”You were inside, so you probably didn’t notice, but out here... even several Divine Travel Realm cultivators fell!”

”It was the work of Shi Mengting’s Guardian.”

”Among those who fell were Loose Cultivators who came here seeking opportunities, as well as the Guardians of those other prodigies.”

”The Tian Nan Domain is extremely far from the Western Celestial Domain; it can even be considered the rear guard of the Southern Great Domain.”

”For such a tragic incident to happen here... there’s no way they’ll let this go.”

Luo Jiuzhang sighed with deep emotion inwardly.

Shen Changchuan remained silent.

He could faintly sense the violent storm that was about to break. The dark clouds of the Immortal Sects were likely to gather in the aftermath of this incident!

But at the same time,

what concerned him even more

was Luo Jiuzhang’s statement that even several Divine Travel Realm cultivators had fallen!

’Even experts at the Divine Travel Realm can’t control their own destiny...?’

Shocked by this news,

Shen Changchuan’s thoughts

grew incredibly profound.

...

Everything had settled.

Before long,

following Shen Changchuan’s instructions, Nangong City, who had been hiding in a secret corner, finally emerged and found Shen Changchuan.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Luo Jiuzhang,

Afterward,

Shen Changchuan decided to depart.

The matter was over,

and the outcome had been far too tragic. Shen Changchuan had no intention of staying any longer.

After all, he had no deep connection to the prodigies from the Outer Realms who had been killed or grievously injured.

Besides,

He decided it was best to leave quickly, lest the old and young pair from the Celestial Demon Sect circle back for a surprise attack.

Shen Changchuan called out to Nangong City, suggesting they leave together.

However,

Nangong City glanced in the direction of Prince Nangong.

At that moment,

Prince Nangong, Nangong Yunfan, was heavily injured. At the same time, more than half of the Nangong Clan disciples under his command had died, and even those who survived were all wounded.

He shook his head at Shen Changchuan.

”I’m sorry, Brother Shen. I’m a member of the Nangong Clan. My clansmen are in trouble; I can’t just stand by...”

As he spoke,

a glint flashed in Nangong City’s eyes.

Having personally witnessed the death of his sworn brother, Xiaoliu, alongside him, Shen Changchuan understood the unspoken meaning.

”Take care, then.”

Seeing this,

Shen Changchuan didn’t try to persuade him.

He could feel that he had a very deep bond with the person called Xiaoliu.

This grudge,

Nangong City had long ago said he would get revenge.

In this matter,

Shen Changchuan didn’t plan to interfere in his private affairs.

”You take care too!”

After bidding each other farewell,

Shen Changchuan turned and left.

As he was leaving,

Shen Changchuan seemed to hear someone loudly sending a voice transmission to thank him.

That person seemed to be called Bai Yusheng.

And following his words,

the others around also raised their heads to look at Shen Changchuan. Many had complex expressions in their eyes, while some showed gratitude.

Regardless,

Shen Changchuan had interfered at the end,

and in doing so, had saved their lives.

Shen Changchuan didn’t intend to delay any longer, so he gave them a nod from a distance, then transformed into a streak of light and vanished beyond the horizon.

’Forget it, I’ll just go straight back to Dawan Village!’

After this unexpected incident,

Shen Changchuan had no heart to continue exploring the Xiangshan Sect Ruins.

He planned to head straight home.

’No,’

’speaking of which, that Celestial Demon Sect Saintess Candidate is still on the run. Who knows if she’ll come back for revenge?’

’I should go to the Dragon Cloud Sect Mountain Gate to take refuge first!’

’The Mountain Gate’s Mountain Protection Array will be much safer.’

As the thought crossed his mind,

Shen Changchuan flipped his palm over, taking out the Storage Bracelet he had looted from the Celestial Demon Sect’s Saintess Candidate.

He sent his Divine Sense inside to take stock of his gains.