I Seek Immortality Through Serendipity

”Boom!”

The Treasure Pill entered the belly but did not dissolve; instead, it directly rolled into Gu Yuan’s Dantian, floating continuously on his Golden Core. It seemed like a Great Sun, illuminating the Golden Core.

Strands of pill power slowly drifted down, like falling sunset, landing on the Golden Core.

The Golden Core endlessly absorbed and released, continuously condensing threads of Gold-Attribute Mana.

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Three months later, on a deserted cliff in the Celestial Trace Mountain Range, ripples slightly stirred in the void, and then a broad-robed, elegant Daoist suddenly appeared on the cliff.

Above the Daoist’s head, there was a Gilded Treasure Mirror, emitting dazzling brilliance which illuminated the surroundings as bright as day, every detail apparent.

Moreover, his Divine Thought surged out, examining in all directions, and confirming no danger, he then smiled faintly:

”Qingyang Temple wouldn’t dare move recklessly to ambush me!”

The way of the Dao favors struggle. Magical combat between cultivators of the same level is common, but if a large-scale ambush involves higher-level forces, there’s a risk of the two sects tearing face, something that’s taken quite seriously, and few dare do it lightly.

Seeing this, Gu Yuan no longer hesitated, he activated the Escape Light, rapidly heading towards Yanghua Country.

Several days later, the Sovereign of Yanghua Country bowed, watching the Celestial Net Dharma Boat depart.

The Celestial Net Dharma Boat slightly trembled, then transformed into a stream of light, disappearing beyond the horizon, heading towards Cyan Peak Daoist School.

But midway, it seemed a stream of light came from outside the sky, falling into the Dharma Boat, which briefly paused, and then a voice came from within, instructing left and right:

”Change course, go to Vast Sea Sect!”

The Dharma Boat slightly shuddered, then swiftly changed direction, heading south.

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”Qingyang Temple, this matter is indeed not that simple...”

In the Dharma Boat Quiet Chamber, Gu Yuan put down the specially crafted Sound Transmission Commanding Sword, and sighed slightly.

It’s been several months since he left the Daoist Temple.

He originally thought that Master Yanghua and others dealing with the Vast Sea Sect matter would be easily handled.

Unexpectedly, there were still complications.

The Vast Sea Sect was so brazen because there was support behind them!

This force was none other than Qingyang Temple, which had hostile dealings with Cyan Peak Daoist School.

What method or thing Qingyang Temple promised to Vast Sea Sect, caused Vast Sea Sect to boldly enter into Demon Possession, invade the Three Mountains Alliance, disrupting the tranquility of Cyan Peak Daoist School’s territory.

After Master Yanghua and others arrived, everything went smoothly at first, pressing the Vast Sea Sect so hard they couldn’t breathe and could only rely on the Mountain Protection Array for survival.

But later, several reinforcements suddenly came to Vast Sea Sect, increasing their momentum, reversing the situation, and causing a stalemate.

Unable to conquer for a long time, within Cyan Peak Daoist School’s territory, Demon Cultivators began appearing continuously, making Master Yanghua realize the gravity of the situation, and thus urgently commanded Gu Yuan and Master Xuan Guang to support, needing a quick resolution!

”Even Senior Brother Xuan Guang is called out to assist, it seems things are indeed tricky!”

Gu Yuan put away the Jade Scroll, contemplating.

But at this moment, thoughts were useless, he still had to rush to support quickly.

Closing his eyes, Gu Yuan continued sitting cross-legged to cultivate.

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The South Mountain Domain is vast and boundless, with endless rivers and great streams that ultimately flow into the infinite ocean.

Among them, there’s a major river named Jiuyao River, whose waters stretch for thousands of miles, wide and boundless, slicing mountains and cleaving peaks, ultimately flowing into the South Sea.

At the confluence of river and sea, there’s a shallow beach.

Though the beach is shallow, it’s not impressive, yet its area is vast, stretching north to south for a thousand miles, long and narrow, like a yellow sharp sword, spanning the entrance to the river and sea, dividing the waters.

On this beach, countless towns and palaces are built, like stars densely scattered, crisscrossing.

At night, the entire beach is illuminated brightly, lighting up the boundless river and sea, even more dazzlingly spectacular.

Among the river and sea waves, countless Spirit Beasts frolic and play, sharing joy with mankind.

For thousands of years, this place has always been prosperous, being one of the few Beast Taming Sacred Lands in the South Mountain Domain.

This beach is also governed by a powerful sect.

The Vast Sea Sect!

Within the Vast Sea Sect, there are three Golden Core cultivators, although only Early Stage Golden Core, there are few Golden Core cultivators in the South Mountain Domain, so having three stationed already constitutes significant power.

Moreover, Vast Sea Sect excels in Beast Taming, and each Golden Core cultivator has a Great Demon accompanying them, making their strength above average among the various sects in the South Mountain Domain, thus remaining strong for many years.

In recent years, prodigious disciples under their banner have emerged continuously like bamboo shoots after a rain, appearing to thrive with a vigorous momentum.

However, for hundreds of years, no new Golden Core has been born.

The three Golden Core cultivators have never been heard to have broken through to the Mid-Stage.

And now, the entire beach has changed its appearance, no longer showing its former prosperity.

A vast water curtain, connecting heaven and earth, constantly absorbs endless river and sea water, hanging to reverse the celestial mechanism, firmly protecting a gigantic city on the beach.

Within this enormous water curtain, vague shadows of transparent demon heads swim about, appearing and disappearing, full of eeriness.

Outside the water curtain, three gigantic Dharma Boats, emitting brilliant Spiritual Light, like dark clouds pressing onto the city, watched the grand city.

”Fellow Daoist Black Flame, do you truly intend to meddle in Vast Sea Sect’s affairs?”

”Could this be the intention of Qingyang Temple?”

At this moment, an elder with white beard and hair but with eyes flowing with Golden Lotus Flame suddenly emerged from a Celestial Net Dharma Boat, asking the question solemnly towards the sky-water curtain.

”Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Xuan Guang, I already mentioned, I’ve been expelled from Qingyang Temple and am no longer part of the sect; at the moment, I’m only an Honored Elder of Vast Sea Sect!”

”But you, coming all the way here, could it be you intend harm to my Vast Sea Sect?”

”Though my sect is nothing but a small mountain sect, if your esteemed sect lacks principles and intends to destroy our sect, don’t blame us for being ruthless!”

Within the sky-water curtain, black clouds rolled, and a mass of Black Flame rapidly surged out from below, forming an eagle-nosed, green-browed, black-robed middle-aged cultivator.

The cultivator’s body was surging with mana, rolling out, having Mid-Stage Golden Core cultivation.

”Stop these surface tricks, expelled from the sect? Can Qingyang Temple really let someone leave the sect alive?”

Master Xuan Guang’s eyes sparkled with Golden Lotus, retorting coldly.

”Hahaha, it’s up to you whether to believe it or not, but my name has been removed from the sect’s Treasure Record, and I’m no longer a cultivator of Qingyang Temple!”

The black-robed cultivator stood with arms behind, only laughing grandly.

”Black Flame, speak no more, I only ask you, do you truly intend to meddle in Vast Sea Sect’s affairs?!”

Master Xuan Guang did not dwell on the record matter, only asking solemnly.

And that black-robed Golden Core replied indifferently: ”Fellow Daoist Xuan Guang, you involve yourself in too many matters!”

”Vast Sea Sect is not subordinate to Cyan Peak Daoist School, the Three Mountains Alliance is not your school’s force, our conflict is none of your business.”

”If you retreat now and stop interfering, we can still address each other as fellow daoists!”

Master Xuan Guang heard this, laughed in extreme anger, but did not lose his sanity, only saying, ”We are both Major Sect Golden Core cultivators, knowing well that every action should not be rash, as it could trigger great disaster affecting the whole sect; if it involves sect Daoist Embryo, that would surely bring catastrophe, and neither of us could escape it!”

”Fellow Daoist Xuan Guang, didn’t you remember my previous words?”

”I am not a cultivator of Qingyang Temple, but only the Honored Elder of Vast Sea Sect!”

The black-robed Golden Core cultivator emphasized once again.

Upon these words, Master Xuan Guang was thoughtful, further solidifying his cautious guess.

”What do you intend?”

After slight pondering, Master Xuan Guang asked again.

”Both being Golden Core cultivators, knowing well the hardships of cultivation, life and death struggles are inevitably too bloody.”

”How about this, I have an array named Seven Profound Star Extreme Array; if you can break this array, I will immediately withdraw from Vast Sea Sect, escape ten thousand miles, and not stay a moment longer here!”

”If you cannot break the array, then leave immediately and do not meddle again in the Three Mountains Alliance matter!”

”How about it?”

The black-robed Golden Core confidently smiled with hands behind, seemingly having long devised a strategy.

Indeed, that’s the case!

Master Xuan Guang sighed inwardly, combining with what he heard before coming here, he immediately understood Qingyang Temple’s plot.