Longevity: Comprehending the Heart Method

Before transmigrating, Song Changsheng had read his fair share of web novels. Watching stories casually span thousands or even tens of thousands of years, he always had one question: With such long histories, why were their societies still so backward? Had no one ever thought of developing technology?

Only after transmigrating to the Purple Imperial Realm did Song Changsheng discover that technology in this Otherworld had been developing all along. It was just that its direction and focus were different, as were the techniques employed, yet there were still many similarities.

Take communication, for example. The Purple Imperial Realm had developed several different methods.

From the short-range Communication Jade Tokens and mid-range Communication Flying Swords to the long-range Communication Altars, each had its own merits. The methods of transmission included, but were not limited to, text, voice, and images. They could even transport items and living creatures across space.

On Blue Star, some of these methods had been achieved, while others remained far out of reach.

There were many more examples like this.

Thus, it was clear that the Otherworld wasn’t devoid of technological development. In fact, it was constantly advancing, its brilliance merely overshadowed by all manner of Divine Techniques and Mysterious Techniques.

Take, for instance, the behemoth before Song Changsheng’s eyes, which lay sprawled across the ground like a crouching beast.

Lu Tianchou explained to him that this was a Quasi-Celestial Ship, not a Flying Ship.

A Celestial Ship could be called the crowning achievement of a Celestial Artisan’s wisdom in the Purple Imperial Realm, possessing terrifying combat capabilities.

A true Celestial Ship was at least Tier Three, capable of going head-to-head with a Purple Mansion Great Cultivator of the same tier.

On a large-scale battlefield or in a siege, the destructive power it could unleash far surpassed that of a Purple Mansion Great Cultivator of the same tier, making it a true machine of slaughter.

A single Celestial Ship was a flying battle fortress, capable of protecting a Sect for several thousand years at least.

In the Daqi Cultivation World, there were only three true Celestial Ships in existence, all of them Tier Three. The two strongest belonged to the Celestial Sword Sect and the Golden Crow Sect, serving as the greatest combat power for these two Major Sects beneath the Golden Core realm.

The final one, a Tier Three Middle Grade Celestial Ship, belonged to Luoxia City and had earned countless merits throughout the various Beast Tides.

Anything beneath a Celestial Ship fell into the category of Flying Ships.

But there are exceptions to every rule. Tens of thousands of years ago, a monstrously talented Celestial Artisan appeared who, through his efforts alone, brute-forced the creation of a new category between the Celestial Ship and the Flying Ship: the ”Quasi-Celestial Ship.”

It was an anomalous creation. At full firepower, even a Purple Mansion Great Cultivator would struggle to withstand a direct assault!

However, the reason it was considered anomalous was due to its unavoidable shortcomings: its speed and defensive capabilities.

In a direct confrontation with a Purple Mansion Cultivator, it would only get one chance to attack.

Because for a Purple Mansion Great Cultivator, destroying it would be trivially easy!

Even so, Song Changsheng’s eyes shone as he gazed at the [Black Star Ship]. ’A Quasi-Celestial Ship,’ he thought. ’If used properly, it might not be impossible to trade it for the life of a Purple Mansion Cultivator.’

He sized it up and down before exclaiming in amazement, ”Master Lu truly is the foremost Celestial Artisan in the Daqi Cultivation World. To think you could actually build a Quasi-Celestial Ship.”

Lu Tianchou proudly lifted his chin, accepting Song Changsheng’s compliment without any false modesty.

’In terms of combat power, I can’t compare to other Cultivators of my tier,’ he thought. ’As for wealth, there are plenty who are richer than me.’

’But when it comes to mastery of Celestial Craftsmanship, if I claim to be second, no one would dare claim first!’

’Of course, that’s just being a big fish in a small pond, but it’s still better to be the head of the chicken than the tail of the phoenix, isn’t it?’

Song Changsheng already had an inkling as to why Lu Tianchou had brought out the ship.

Sure enough, in the next moment, Lu Tianchou pointed to the [Black Star Ship] and said, ”Master Song is passing through Xiang Province, presumably on urgent business. However, the current situation in the Daqi Cultivation World is far from optimistic.

”You saved my daughter, Master, and I have no way to truly repay you. The only thing of worth I can offer is this Quasi-Celestial Ship. Please, accept it as a small token of my gratitude.”

Gazing at the behemoth, Song Changsheng gave a wry smile. ”It would be a lie to say I’m not tempted. I am in great need of this Quasi-Celestial Ship, so I will be so bold as to accept it.”

Lu Tianchou burst into laughter. ”Master, you are a man of true character! Anyone else would have surely put on a show of refusing a few times.”

”Is that a compliment or a jab, Master Lu?” Song Changsheng returned the smile, able to tell that Lu Tianchou held no ill will.

”A compliment, of course,” Lu Tianchou said with a hearty laugh. He waved his hand, causing the [Black Star Ship] to vanish, and then placed a black Storage Bag into Song Changsheng’s hands.

Song Changsheng accepted the Storage Bag, feeling a thrill of excitement. ’A Quasi-Celestial Ship!’

”Oh, right, Master Lu,” Song Changsheng said. ”How many Spirit Stones would it cost to commission your services? I have a Flying Ship whose propulsion system is damaged.”

Hearing this, Lu Tianchou looked displeased. ”Master Song, what kind of person do you take me for? We are kindred spirits. For such a trivial matter, why would we speak of payment?

”If you’re not in a hurry, Master Song, you are more than welcome to stay here. Within half a month, I will absolutely return to you a brand-new Flying Ship!”

Lu Tianchou’s attitude pleased Song Changsheng greatly. Befriending a Celestial Artisan Master was an absolute boon, not just for him personally, but for the entire Song Clan.

Under normal circumstances, he would have jumped at the chance to stay and deepen his relationship with the man.

But he had far too much on his plate at the moment and truly had no more time to spare.

”Thank you for your kind offer, Master Lu, but I have urgent business to attend to and truly cannot linger.”

Lu Tianchou frowned at his words but still nodded. ”If that’s the case, then just leave the Flying Ship with me, Master. It won’t be too late to pick it up on your return journey.”

”In that case, my deepest thanks, Master Lu.