Longevity begins with alchemy master

The Spirit Testing Ceremony has come to a perfect end.

The shock it caused became a topic of conversation among the Zhou, Lin, and Yin families, as well as many cultivators within a radius of thousands of miles.

One can even imagine that the news about a peerless genius with a celestial spiritual root and an innate Dao body will spread throughout the entire Tiannan Continent!

Why is this so?
The reason is actually quite simple!
Although those with celestial spiritual roots are rare in this world, they will always appear in a large population. At most, they can be called one or two geniuses who appear once in a hundred years, and their upper limit is also locked.

People with special physical conditions are even rarer, but they do appear from time to time.

but!

Those who possess both a celestial spiritual root and a special physique are extremely rare.

Moreover, unlike many geniuses whose special physiques do not perfectly match their spiritual roots, Zhou Fuyou's spiritual root and physique are the most compatible of the same origin attributes.

The combined effect of these two factors on cultivation efficiency and combat strength is unimaginable!

The previous person with a similar "configuration" was already famous throughout the Central Plains, and was even regarded as a treasure by the Five Elders of Tianyuan.

That person's name is Shi Ju!

Born into the Shi family of the Twelve Great Chambers, he possesses a fire-type Heavenly Spiritual Root and an innate Nine Yang Dao Body.

He advanced to the Nascent Soul stage at the age of only two hundred.

Moreover, under the tutelage of the Tianyuan Dao Sect, he also cultivated a Thunder Dao clone.

It is said to be invincible among its peers and has extremely strong combat power!
This can be seen from Shi Ju's participation in the Eastern Wilderness War, where he once fought against a Great Demon Emperor despite being of a higher level.

The only blemish on Shiju's record was probably his defeat to Luo Chen, the Desolate One, in the Five Hundred Years Cave Heaven Grand Competition. Even his Thunder Dao clone was once broken by the Desolate One.

Even so, Shi Ju, who has grasped the true meaning of the fundamental law of fire, is still a very important figure in the Tianyuan Dao Sect.

And now, Zhou Fuyou is also showing similar potential.

His name will eventually spread throughout the entire Tiannan Continent, and even the entire Zhongzhou!

The premise is that it won't be abandoned halfway through!
"Dean, are you really not taking Zhou Fuyou with you?"

On a magnificent flying boat, cultivators from the Jade Balance Academy looked at Mo Wanting with concern.

Mo Wanting shook her head. "He insists, and there's nothing I can do. After all, this is the Zhou family's residence."

"But what if someone harbors malicious intentions and tries to harm him before he has matured?"

Mo Wanting simply smiled at this.

"With the Zhou family patriarch protecting us, there won't be any problems."

"Is the Zhou family patriarch any good? Rumor has it that his lifespan is nearing its end, and his cultivation level is only at the mid-Nascent Soul stage..."

Faced with her subordinates' questions, Mo Wanting offered no explanation, recalling the terrifying pressure she had felt when she personally met the Zhou family patriarch not long ago. That was something no Nascent Soul cultivator in the Mo family could currently provide; only the three late-stage Nascent Soul elders from the Mo family's peak could give her a similar feeling.

In other words, Zhou Yunshen, the patriarch of the Zhou family, has already entered the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm without the knowledge of many people.

With his days numbered, he will surely protect Zhou Fuyou with his life.

With such a powerful cultivator protecting him, Zhou Fuyou would be even safer than inside the Tiannan Dao Palace!
On the deck of the airship, a dozen or so teenagers stood in twos and threes.

Zhou Yuwei, Zhou Yuhao, and Zhou Pingan, all from the Zhou family, were among them.

On this journey, they will become disciples of the most authoritative Dao Palace in the Southern Continent, becoming the envy of all.

However, Mo Wanting, who had initially been quite enthusiastic towards them, now paid little attention and talked only about Zhou Fuyou, who hadn't come along.

This has left many people feeling indignant.

Mo Wanting ignored it and waved her hand dismissively after her subordinates had inspected it.

"Return to the Dao Palace!"

The magnificent flying boat circled twice in the air before disappearing into the depths of the sky.

on the ground.

The Zhou family cultivators looked up and gazed until the figure disappeared from sight, then they looked away with a sense of loss.

Patriarch Zhou Junxiao breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at the twenty teenagers at the front of the crowd, his eyes full of satisfaction.

Of the 100 people tested, 23 were found to possess spiritual roots, including some with exceptional talent such as dual spiritual roots. The Zhou family has reaped a great harvest this time.

However, further training should not be neglected.

"From now on, you will go to the family's training hall every morning to learn basic cultivation knowledge."

"After a month, once you have a certain understanding of the cultivation theory, you can begin to cultivate formally and enter the Scripture Pavilion to select three basic spells."

"Remember, do not slack off!"

“I know that some of you have received relevant guidance at home, but that is your parents’ personal understanding and is biased. The elders of the Transmission Hall have knowledge from our ancestors, which is more comprehensive and accurate, and will greatly help you advance to a higher realm in the future.”

Zhou Fuyou stood at the front of the crowd, listening quietly to these words.

He knew that the patriarch's arrangement had more than just that.

Aside from the reasons he mentioned, there should also be consideration for the mortal offspring who came from Coral Town. After all, these mortal offspring cannot receive theoretical guidance from a young age, and this month is a buffer period for them.

Zhou Fuyou didn't care about any of that; he only cared about one thing.

"Homeowner!"

Zhou Junxiao's gaze fell on him, and he said in a gentle tone, "Mayfly, is there a problem?"

Zhou Fuyou asked a very simple question: "Where will those who were not found to have spiritual roots go?"

Zhou Junxiao smiled and said, "Send them to Coral Town to multiply and provide the family with basic supplies and bloodline descendants."

"Can't we stay within the clan?"

"If their parents or elders are still in the clan, they can stay temporarily, but they will still be sent away after they turn sixteen."

The boy frowned.

Zhou Junxiao understood his thoughts, after all, he also knew why the other party insisted on staying in the clan.

He sighed and said, "Actually, sending them away is the best choice for those without spiritual roots. The clan is full of cultivators. Whether in daily life or in cultivation and competition, they can easily leak their magical power if they are not careful, which could easily injure mortals. Moreover, the pain of not being able to cultivate will become more and more intense when they face cultivators day and night, causing them psychological problems. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Zhou Fuyou was stunned.

He murmured, "Is it really impossible to cultivate without spiritual roots?"

……

"You can cultivate even without spiritual roots!"

"Truly worthy of being a renowned alchemy master in the Eastern Wilderness!"

"How exactly is such an ingenious elixir made?"

In a side hall behind the Coral Palace, an old man with a sallow complexion stared fanatically at a pill in front of him. Behind him was an exploded pill furnace and debris scattered all over the ground.

It is clear that he has failed many times in his experiments.

Suddenly.

A weathered voice echoed from inside the hall.

"Chongxiao, it's time."

Zhou Chongxiao, a second-generation member of the Zhou family, is also one of the six Golden Core cultivators.

He was guided by the ancestor and advanced to the Golden Core stage along with Zhou Xiaocheng.

Even during his promotion, he received elixirs from Luo Chen.

Zhou Yunshen specifically chose Zhou Chongxiao because he was the only remaining alchemy master in the Zhou family, but his days were numbered.

For the sake of the family, Zhou Yunshen invested resources in him, forcibly advancing him to the Golden Core stage and extending his lifespan. Upon hearing the ancient voice, Zhou Chongxiao knelt on the ground and anxiously said, "Ancestor, give me some more time, and I will definitely be able to deduce the formulas for these three pills."

"Some time, how much time?" Zhou Yunshen asked.

Zhou Chongxiao hesitated and said, "Three years, no, ten years. In any case, as long as we can reverse-engineer these three pill formulas and enable mortals to cultivate, my Zhou family will surely rise to prominence in Tiannan, and may even become the largest cultivation family in the entire Mountain and Sea Realm! For this, Chongxiao is willing to dedicate all of his life's time!"

"Three years? Ten years? A lifetime?" Zhou Yunshen's tone was clearly disappointed. He sighed, "Forget it. How could you possibly fathom his methods? The countless failures over the past few years have already proven everything. Continuing to study him will yield no results."

"Ancestor!"

“That child has grown up and needs these three pills. Moreover, the younger generation of my Zhou family cannot rely on external pills to aid their cultivation indefinitely. It is time for you to leave this place and contribute your strength to the family.”

A gentle breeze swept by, and the three pills in front of Zhou Chongxiao vanished instantly.

The old man's outstretched hand hung in the air, his face full of disappointment and bewilderment.

I only regret that I cannot meet the Dan Sect in person and learn from their vast knowledge of alchemy!

……

The main entrance to the Coral Palace.

Zhou Fuyou stood outside somewhat nervously, wondering why the ancestor had suddenly summoned him.

Just want to see him?

If that's the case, will my hidden strength be discovered?

If it's discovered, how should it be explained?
Amidst the boy's trepidation, the door opened without any warning.

Zhou Fuyou took a deep breath, remained calm, and went inside.

Contrary to his expectations of unfamiliarity, he felt a sense of warmth as soon as he stepped inside.

It originates from within the body!

Is it bloodline?

Zhou Fuyou didn't quite understand where that feeling of kinship and shared origin came from, but she respectfully bowed to the figure above her.

"Mayfly greets its ancestor!"

"Keep your head up!"

Zhou Fuyou raised his head and looked up at the old man above.

He was wearing the Zhou family's most iconic clothes: a wide robe with large sleeves, and a plain white skirt. One could imagine that a bright red coral was embroidered on the back.

This is the most noble symbol of the Zhou family.

In order, they are: the white robe of gold coral, which only the head of the family can wear; the blue coral robe worn by the elders; and the white coral robe worn by ordinary family members.

This is also a way for the Zhou family to remember the time they spent in Beihai.

But at this moment, the only thing Zhou Fuyou felt was the old man's gaze looking down at her.

He scrutinized and examined her, showing pity and affection, yet also a touch of indifference.

How complicated!

Zhou Fuyou didn't understand why he would see her that way.
Finally, Zhou Yunshen spoke.

The first sentence startled Zhou Fuyou.

"Wow, that's fast. We're about to reach the Foundation Establishment stage."

Zhou Fuyou swallowed hard and said in a panic, "Our ancestor has such keen insight, Fuyou is indeed close to establishing his foundation."

Zhou Yunshen smiled gently and said, "It's not that I have exceptional insight, but rather that you were cultivating right under my nose, and due to certain special circumstances, I was able to perceive your specific cultivation level. Other Nascent Soul cultivators might not have been able to see through your true strength."

Zhou Fuyou was extremely surprised.

He did indeed cultivate a concealment technique, and he was confident that he could deceive Foundation Establishment cultivators and even Golden Core cultivators, but he never thought he could deceive Nascent Soul cultivators.

But I never expected that our ancestor would have such a high opinion of him!

Is it because of my own physical condition?
When will we be able to break through?

The old man's question drifted over.

Zhou Fuyou truthfully replied, "I can do it anytime. The reason I haven't taken that step is because I'm afraid that my skills are not good enough and something unexpected might happen."

"What kind of accident could possibly happen to you?"

The old man murmured something in a low voice, so softly that Zhou Fuyou probably didn't even hear it.

Zhou Fuyou hesitated for a moment, then asked, "I wonder what instructions the Ancestor has given me in summoning me here?"

"Don't be nervous. There are some things, but they are all good things for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the old man waved his hand, and three jade plates flew to Zhou Fuyou's front.

The first jade plate contained a storage bag decorated with black and white chess pieces.

The second jade plate contained a neatly folded white garment and a token.

The third jade plate contained three small bottles.

"What are these?" Zhou Fuyou asked, somewhat bewildered.

The old man smiled and said, "That storage bag was left to you by Dean Mo Wanting of Yuheng before she left. I checked it, and it contains the three most orthodox water-based cultivation techniques of Tianyuan Dao Sect, all of which can lead directly to the Nascent Soul stage. It also contains a large number of water-based spells and cultivation insights, as well as medicinal herbs to aid cultivation. She is showing you goodwill by giving you such a precious gift."

Zhou Fuyou suddenly realized, "Is it because of my aptitude?"

"That's right! The Mo family, to which Mo Wanting belongs, is the family of the former sect leader of the Tianyuan Dao Sect. At its peak, it was the largest family in the Central Continent and even the entire Mountain and Sea Realm. But after the war in the Central Continent, the Mo family was brought to its lowest point, with very few Nascent Soul cultivators left. So they were ostracized to the Tiannan Continent. That's why they gave up their high-level power in the Tiannan Dao Palace and actively sought positions in the Seven Star Academy. Their goal was to recruit a large number of outstanding talents in order to recover their strength with the help of external forces. You have exceptional talent, and she even went so far as to violate the sect rules and secretly give you core cultivation techniques. However, in my opinion, you don't need these three techniques anymore."

Zhou Fuyou opened his mouth, somewhat surprised. Clearly, his ancestor had long known that he was cultivating the "Cicada's Dew Technique," a skill solely aimed at rapidly increasing one's cultivation level.

He hesitated and said, "I can switch to a different major."

Unexpectedly, Zhou Yunshen waved his hand, "No need to switch cultivation methods. With your aptitude, any cultivation technique will be a first-class technique in your hands. Moreover, the 'Dew Cicada Technique' itself is a top-tier technique of the Yuanmo Sect of the North Sea Holy Land, no weaker than the Tianyuan Dao Sect. All you need to do is go to the Tiannan Dao Palace to obtain the second half of the higher-level chapters."

Zhou Fuyou felt relieved; it seemed she hadn't made the wrong choice in choosing her main cultivation technique.

He smiled and said, "Even so, I will still remember the kindness of the Mo family."

However, Zhou Yunshen rejected his idea again.

"You don't need to remember this favor, and I even advise you not to get too close to them."

"Huh? Why?"

“There’s no why. You’ll understand one day.” Zhou Yunshen changed the subject, pointing to another jade plate. “You should understand what that garment represents. Only I can wear the red coral and white robe. From now on, your status in the clan will be equal to mine! That token has the same meaning. From now on, you can take any resources in the clan. The Scripture Pavilion is completely open to you. Even clan members can freely move resources after informing the clan head, Zhou Junxiao.”

This completely stunned Zhou Fuyou.

Before he could ponder why his ancestor had treated him so well, he was completely absorbed by what followed.

"On the last jade plate are three pills, a gift from my old friend Huang Sanren. He also has another title, Dan Zong, and possesses unfathomable skill in alchemy. After the Dan Saint ascended to immortality, alchemy in this world should be revered by him! These three pills were painstakingly refined by him, capable of breaking the boundary between immortals and mortals, allowing mortals to cultivate as well."

Breaking the boundaries between immortals and mortals, even ordinary people can cultivate!
The boy's breathing suddenly became rapid.

He knelt on the ground and cried out, "Your son thanks the Ancestor for his grace!"

Zhou Yun Shen turned aside, seemingly avoiding the offer, and simply said indifferently, "You may leave!"

Zhou Fuyou stood up excitedly, holding the three jade plates, and slowly retreated from the Coral Palace.

When I arrived outside the hall, facing the blazing summer sun, I felt refreshed and invigorated.

After I revealed my talent, everything started to go well!
Having escaped the surrounding predicaments, he rose to become the highest-ranking member of the family.

Any resource is at your disposal.

Most importantly, my younger sister can also cultivate now!
"In that case, I can now go into seclusion without any worries and break through to the Foundation Establishment stage." (End of Chapter)