Eternal Tale

On this day, a lone boat drifted on the sea, with four figures of varying heights and builds, all wearing smiles.

”Brother Fangshuo, we’ve reached the mission location. It’s time to spill the beans.”

The chubby one chuckled while still munching on something, his sleeves stained with grease. ”Could the target be a Great Ascension Venerable? If it’s a late-stage one, we’ll have to retire from the grand world after this.”

The skinny one and the tall one both looked at Yu Fangshuo, their eyes still carrying a hint of timidity, yet occasionally flashing with a sharp glint.

Yu Fangshuo chuckled softly, ”The ancient family of the Mengmu Sea Region, the Mu family. We need to infiltrate and gather some information.”

”This won’t be easy... The plan needs to be meticulous. Do we have any information on the Mu family?”

The skinny one stroked his chin, lost in thought, while the tall one nodded slightly. No matter what the task, understanding the information is far more crucial than strength; it determines whether they can retreat unscathed.

”Of course, we have a complete set of information from the Star Compass.”

Yu Fangshuo lightly raised a finger, sending a divine thought into it, which instantly flew towards the other three. ”This clan cultivates the Mengxu Bi Baoshu and sells it to the Southern Yu Continent. Their connections are deeply rooted, with at least two Venerables backing them, though it’s uncertain if they are in the sea region.”

”Moreover, their ancestral land is just a facade. Mu Yuan Island is not to be trusted; we must find their true ancestral land.””In the Southern Yu Continent, they have a crucial ally, the Wuji Daoist Temple. Its leader is at the mid-stage of Great Ascension. If necessary, severely injure this person.”

”And...”

...

As Yu Fangshuo revealed one piece of information after another, the expressions of the group grew more solemn. Mobilizing them meant this task was indeed significant and not as simple as it seemed.

But in their line of work, opportunities come once in a century, and when they do, they last a thousand years. If they feared risks, they wouldn’t have reached the Venerable realm; their courage and mindset surpassed the imagination of ordinary cultivators.

”Yu Fangshuo, the price, we trust you.”

”Longevity.”

”Hehe, understood. We’ll ensure the employer is satisfied.”

The three nodded with smiles, reverting to their usual nonchalant demeanor. In the path of cultivating immortality, nothing is more valuable than lifespan.

Though such things aren’t scarce, they can’t afford to auction them, not even hoping for a bargain. In this vast grand world, the terrifying financial power of the wealthy is beyond speculation. Ultimately, they are just a group of individual cultivators who can’t make it to the big stage.

The four exchanged a knowing glance. In a new place, a map is essential. It’s even rumored that a powerful figure from the Immortal Palace guards this sea region, someone they must avoid.

A series of meticulous plans quietly began to unfold. The employer’s timeframe was a millennium; they were paid to solve problems, and they intended to do it beautifully.

As night fell, the lone boat continued to drift on the sea, moving with the waves.

”Who dares intrude upon my cultivation grounds?!”

Suddenly, a dragon’s roar exploded over the sea, and a Void Refinement Flood Dragon of the Eight Veins stared at them from afar with piercing eyes. ”Elemental Infant cultivators, begone.”

The four figures on the small boat were horrified. ”We meant no offense, senior!!!”

”Leave within three breaths.” The Flood Dragon’s cold voice rang out, seeing that the four had no other issues. ”Considering your unintentional intrusion, I won’t pursue this matter.”

”Hehe, senior, we’re a bit lost. Could we ask for directions?”

Yu Fangshuo wore a fawning smile, suddenly appearing somewhat oblivious. ”We won’t take much of your time.”

”Yes, yes, senior, could you point us in the right direction?” The chubby one was the most respectful, even bowing solemnly.

”Impudent!”

The Eight Veins Flood Dragon’s eyes flashed with anger, but it merely let out a low roar. The sea surged with waves, and in an instant, a massive water column shot into the sky, sending the small boat flying.

However, a chill appeared in its eyes. Why did the four Elemental Infant cultivators have a cold smile on their lips, and why were they unharmed?!

”We were just asking for directions, senior. Why such hostility, hehe.” The chubby one said with a sinister laugh, ”We just heard that the Eight Veins Flood Dragon knows the sea region best, but we did it on purpose.”

Not good!

The Eight Veins Flood Dragon’s pupils narrowed into a line as a figure merged into its body, half-revealing itself, eerily strange!

At this moment, a blood-red thunderclap exploded, turning the entire world crimson. It was pulled into an illusion!

Four faceless shadows slowly approached, their lips curled into terrifying smiles, like a sheet of white paper suddenly cut open, revealing a slit.

The Eight Veins Flood Dragon was filled with bone-chilling fear, letting out a deep, resonating dragon roar, ”Senior!!!”

Meanwhile, outside the illusion.

The sea was calm, and the lone boat continued its journey. An Eight Veins Flood Dragon remained in the sea, meditating peacefully as if nothing had happened.

From beginning to end, no dragon roar had ever sounded here, nor had the sea surged with waves. Only a lone boat quietly passed through.

...

At the Dongxuan Dao Academy, in a tranquil place.

Two figures sat facing each other, Nangong Heling and Ling Yunshen. Their brows were slightly furrowed, their hearts clearly not at ease.

”So that’s how it is, Fellow Daoist Heling. I didn’t expect this Dao Academy to be filled with hidden dangers.”

Ling Yunshen smiled, his eyes revealing a hint of disappointment. ”But over the years, discussing immortal history with Fellow Daoist Heling, despite the vastness of this academy, finding a true confidant is difficult.”

Nangong Heling also smiled, her demeanor very composed.

She didn’t respond; they hadn’t reached that level of relationship and could only be considered ordinary friends, maintaining a sense of boundaries.

”However, as friends, we should naturally help each other.” Ling Yunshen’s smile deepened as he looked towards the distant ancient peaks and valleys. ”I just wonder how much you trust me.”

”Brother Ye Han’s family can naturally be trusted.” Nangong Heling’s eyes sparkled like stars, appearing very innocent. ”But this matter doesn’t require Fellow Daoist Ling’s involvement. It’s just a small issue that I can handle myself.”

”That’s not quite right. The Chi family of the Southern Yu Continent is not much inferior to the Mo family.”

Ling Yunshen shook his head, speaking each word clearly, ”If they want to act against you, Venerable Yuxuan would have to intervene. So they can only operate in the shadows, not overtly.”

”I’ve already informed Venerable Yuxuan, and she will arrive soon to oversee the Dongxuan Dao Academy.”

”Even so, if there’s anything you need, please let me know. Yunshen can lend a hand.”

Ling Yunshen cupped his hands with a smile, speaking and acting appropriately. ”However, I came today to deliver some information to Fellow Daoist Heling. It’s something my ’friends’ outside have discovered.”

Nangong Heling was taken aback, accepting the jade slip, which contained disputes and relationships between the Xu family and the Feng family.

Both the Xu and Feng families had Unity True Lords overseeing them, but their discord was old news...

The Xu family wasn’t the only one allied with the Eight Veins Flood Dragon; the Feng family was too!

Nangong Heling’s hand trembled slightly. The Eight Veins Flood Dragon of the Mengmu Sea Region had three major factions.

The Flood Dragon Venerable was just one of them, mainly working for the Immortal Palace, while the other two stirred up trouble in the sea region.

A thousand years ago, when the garbage recycling plant was exposed, she had already been targeted.

During the attack on Trash Island, it wasn’t just the Lingbao Immortal Pavilion; the Eight Veins Flood Dragon and the Azure Dragon Sect, which used the Soul Suppressing Stone, were involved too!

But due to Nangong Heling’s complex background and her connection with Venerable Yuxuan, they could only proceed slowly. What’s a millennium in the grand scheme of things?

The vast profit chain of the garbage recycling plant, if quietly acquired, would be a sure-fire investment in the eyes of those behind them, potentially extending to various celestial domains!

They were native to this region, knowing it inside out, with no need for cooperation. What they did with those cultivating materials... and how much they could earn was beyond imagination.

Controlling Nangong Heling, having the hen that lays golden eggs in hand, was the most important thing. The eggs themselves were of no use to them.