Watching the Mountain

Chapter 350: Chapter 196: Mortal Medical Compendium

But later, some misfortune occurred. On his way back, he was ambushed by a group of unidentified people.

He was outnumbered, gravely injured, and fell into a Secret Realm. He was trapped there for over a decade before he finally managed to escape.

After hearing Chen Chang’an’s story, Xu Ran couldn’t help but feel emotional. Chen Chang’an had truly suffered many calamities over the years.

As he was lost in thought, Chen Chang’an, sitting across from him, continued:

”However, my years weren’t without gain. In that Secret Realm I fell into, there was a Cave Mansion left by an ancient Sword Cultivator. I battled a projection of that ancient Sword Cultivator, and his way of the sword greatly improved my own Sword Technique.”

As he spoke, his eyes filled with fighting spirit. He looked at Xu Ran seriously and said, ”If any more enemies come knocking, you’ll get to see my Sword Technique.”

Hearing this, Xu Ran’s spirits lifted instantly. He had been looking forward to seeing Chen Chang’an’s Sword Technique for a long time, but the man had always been unwilling to display it for him.

”You won’t need to wait for me anymore?” Xu Ran asked, a little surprised.

Chen Chang’an shook his head. ”This time, it’s for the sake of protecting the Sect. I will certainly hold nothing back and give it my all.”

Xu Ran fell silent for a moment, then nodded firmly without speaking.

He had been looking forward to seeing Chen Chang’an’s Sword Technique, but now, after hearing him say that, he found he didn’t really want to see it anymore.

Just as Chen Chang’an said, if he truly had to go all out, it would mean the Sect was in trouble.

Compared to seeing Chen Chang’an’s Sword Technique, he would much rather the Sect remain safe.

’I guess I’ll just wait to see this Sword Technique until he acknowledges my strength someday.’

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「Three months after Chen Chang’an’s return」, news finally came from the Creation Sect, which had been silent all this time.

Representatives of the powerful experts from the Five Domains jointly announced that the method proposed by the Daoist Monarch of the Cloud Sea, the Grand Elder of Divine Beauty Peak in the Creation Sect, had passed everyone’s verification. It was preliminarily judged to be genuinely feasible, and the experts were now discussing the specific implementation measures.

The Cultivation Realm erupted in cheers at this news. The world’s malady had persisted for so long, and now it was finally going to be resolved. Everyone was looking forward to the day the problem was truly solved.

When Xu Ran heard this news, he was a little surprised. According to what Liu Yunge had said before, its feasibility had actually been verified a long time ago. Why was the announcement now only saying it was ”preliminarily judged” to be feasible?

This result was clearly meant to appease the public. After all, so much time had passed; they had to release some news to put everyone at ease.

Thinking of this, Xu Ran couldn’t resist taking out his Communication Jade Talisman to ask Liu Yunge for more information. He was very curious why, after so long, they still hadn’t implemented the solution to the world’s malady. Logically, the sooner it was resolved, the better.

”Fellow Daoist Hidden Mountain, do you remember the golden age my master spoke of, where the Great Dao is fully revealed? That’s what everyone is discussing right now.”

Xu Ran was slightly stunned by this answer. He pondered for a good while before it clicked. ”Fellow Daoist Liu, do you mean that the experts want to use this opportunity to artificially create a golden age?”

”Exactly.” Liu Yunge didn’t deny it.

Xu Ran was slightly shocked. After a moment of thought, he said:

”If the method is implemented, Dao Concealment will most likely occur. If the Dao Concealment lasts long enough, the world will rebound, and there’s a chance the Great Dao will be fully revealed. It’s just a matter of time.”

”No, no, no,” Liu Yunge said. ”That’s not it. Everyone has already solved that problem. The golden age of the Great Dao’s manifestation is certain to arrive. What everyone is discussing now is how *we* can get to enjoy that golden age.”

”When the golden age arrives and great opportunities manifest, no one wants to miss out. The current idea everyone has is to create a method to seal oneself, allowing even those with insufficient lifespans to live until that era, all for some acceptable price.”

”That is what everyone is discussing.”

At this point, Liu Yunge chuckled. ”We’ve already made some progress. I believe it won’t be long before it’s solved.”

”If it really comes to pass, then, Fellow Daoist Hidden Mountain, I hope you’ll seal yourself as well. I’d hate to wake up in the distant future only to hear that you’ve already grown old and passed away.”

Xu Ran was slightly taken aback by these words, a peculiar feeling rising in his heart.

’What Liu Yunge said... isn’t that the line I’ve always wanted to say to others? After all, I’m the real Longevity Seeker here.’

’It feels a bit strange hearing someone else say it to me.’