Longevity: Beginning from the Great Zhou Dynasty

Chapter 684 Yuan Qing's Tribulation Sword Resolves the Calamity

East Sea, Cuixia Palace
Among the many sects and lineages in the East China Sea, Cuixia Palace is not among the top lineages, but its former master, Lou Zishan, achieved the highest grade of Dan and perfected his Yin Spirit for many years. After receiving many blessings, he could be considered to have the potential to become a Yuan Shen (primordial spirit). This gave Cuixia Palace a unique reputation in the East China Sea.

In particular, when Lin Xuanzhi entered the East Sea, he explored the spiritual realm with Lou Zishan and Liuyun Yushi, and obtained the inheritance of Zhuying Zhenren, which further strengthened the foundation of Cuixia Palace.

Although Lou Zishan's path is already established and she can no longer switch to the path of sword immortality, the inheritance of the Two Calamities True Man can still give her great inspiration and assistance. At least her Taoist skills and attacks will be more formidable.

In recent years, many villains and evil spirits have fallen at its hands, which has greatly enhanced the reputation of Cuixia Palace.

Nowadays, there are quite a few talented individuals in the palace who have chosen to specialize in swordsmanship and have inherited the "Candle Shadow Myriad Phenomena Sword Book" by the True Man of Candle Shadow. With this Taoist sword book that directly points to the level of the primordial spirit as their foundation, it is said that there is now a rising star in the Cuixia Palace who has achieved the highest level of alchemy and is highly regarded.

Although Palace Master Lou Zishan has not yet broken through the barrier between life and death and her lifespan has been greatly depleted, her close friend, the Taoist Liuyun, achieved the primordial spirit more than a hundred years ago in his mortal form, transcending life and death and cultivating a body that can live forever.

This person could be considered half a member of the Cuixia Palace. Therefore, after Liuyun Yushi achieved the primordial spirit, even before his own supernatural powers had been fully sublimated, he personally helped Cuixia Palace to completely transform the inherited spiritual artifact, Xuanming Flying Star Hairpin, into a magic weapon.

All of these factors indicate that Cuixia Palace has undoubtedly achieved a certain level of prosperity and development.

With the overall strength of the sect enhanced and the younger generation emerging, Palace Master Lou Zishan simply stepped down and devoted herself to cultivation.

After Li Qingwei took over, her management seemed relatively gentle, but she also inherited some of the skills of Palace Master Lou Zishan. She governed by a combination of firmness and gentleness, and the entire sect was very convinced of her abilities.

In particular, after achieving the highest grade of alchemy, he traveled the world to gain experience. During one of his explorations on the Tianhuang Continent, he stumbled upon the cave of an ancient cultivator.

Although there were no powerful magic weapons inside, there were all kinds of things, such as heavenly books, elixirs, true insights, and the embryo of immortal swords. Li Qingwei was trapped inside and devoted herself to hard work. Her cultivation level improved by leaps and bounds. After she broke free, she truly felt the mystery of life and death in just one or two hundred years.

And right now, they have even vaguely grasped that sliver of an extraordinary opportunity.

This has created a tense and solemn atmosphere throughout Cuixia Palace.

After all, once a disciple truly advances to the primordial spirit level, the significance and impact will be extraordinary.

Even an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator can enjoy a lifespan of two or three thousand years, which is enough time to protect the sect and cultivate several high-grade Golden Core cultivators.

Furthermore, the ability of the primordial spirit to perceive heavenly secrets and make calculations is greatly enhanced, which can provide more protection for disciples going out to experience.

Not to mention that after mastering supernatural powers and immortal skills, one can leave behind powerful secret treasures for the sect.

All of these factors generally increase the likelihood of a new primordial spirit emerging in the lineage after the emergence of one.

Although there was no heavenly tribulation to block the way when breaking through the barrier between life and death, the entanglement of cause and effect and the fluctuations of fortune caused those who were deeply involved with Cuixia Palace, Li Qingwei, and others to be drawn by cause and effect, and were about to trigger the manifestation of the "human tribulation".

Although Liu Yun Yushi had only recently achieved the Nascent Soul stage, he was still quite sentimental and naturally gave Lou Zishan a timely warning so she could prepare in time.

Lou Zishan, with her fiery personality and strong sense of justice, naturally has many evil deeds that have not been completely resolved.

Li Qingwei was in the same boat, especially after the incident at the ancient cultivation cave, which created a karmic entanglement with both the demon and monster factions.

Now that the secrets of heaven have been revealed, many beings naturally do not want those with old grudges to cross over to a higher level.

Therefore, some people ask their elders to spy on them secretly, while others borrow magical artifacts to personally block the way. Although the Cuixia Palace sea area seems calm now, many people are already taking a long detour.

"Within a few hundred years, Cuixia Palace has faced the threat of destruction twice..."

"Fortunately, Liu Yun, you have cultivated your primordial spirit, so we are not without hope." Palace Master Lou Zishan, her divine sense focused on the energy in the sea, spoke to Liu Yun beside her with a grave but calm expression.

Now that he has achieved the primordial spirit, the Flowing Cloud Taoist still maintains a gentle and composed demeanor, though his expression is somewhat solemn.

"If Qingwei can overcome this obstacle, then Cuixia Palace will have a chance to inherit the Dao of Immortality."

"Perhaps with the true teachings of the Candle Shadow Immortal and the Rainbow Pool Fairy, along with Qingwei, Xuanming Flying Star Hairpin, and myself, we can still try to obtain the imperial edict from Zifu Prefecture."

Lou Zishan gently shook her head: "It's too early to say anything."

"Although Qingwei obtained most of the things in the Fairy of the Rainbow Pool's cave, she also incurred the wrath of the demoness of the Blackwater Serpent Clan and the true disciple of the Northern Demonic Sect."

"Given this opportunity, they will not let it slip by easily."

The Cloud-Walking Hermit nodded and said, "Back then, Fellow Daoist Lin upgraded the palace's grand formation, and now, with the addition of the Flying Star Hairpin, it's no less powerful than any ordinary immortal formation."

"Although I have not fully improved my supernatural powers, I have also refined a sword formation from the Candle Shadow Immortal's inheritance, which is enough to block a primordial spirit."

"Plus, there's the dragon girl that we invited with great favors, so there's no need to worry too much."

As he spoke, the Flowing Cloud Hermit pondered, "Nephew Qingwei's matter concerns the Great Dao, what about Fellow Daoist Lin's side..."

Lou Zishan gently shook her head: "I don't know. Qingwei is in seclusion, and I can't contact Xuandu Cave Heaven at all."

"But logically speaking, they shouldn't be completely unaware. However, as you also know, Fellow Daoist Lin hasn't stepped out of his cave since his return, seemingly due to some inconvenience. Moreover, he himself is already facing numerous troubles, so if he were to personally escort him here..."

Lou Zishan shuddered as she thought about the old devils who might appear with Lin Xuanzhi.

The Cloud-Walking Hermit's eyes flickered, and he said thoughtfully, "What you say is not wrong. But given Fellow Daoist Lin's temperament, he will certainly not ignore it."

"It's not that I'm overly optimistic, but it wouldn't hurt for you and I to take this assistance into account."

It's true that danger and opportunity coexist, but if Lin Xuanzhi really shows up, the probability of things developing in an unpredictable direction increases...

Hundreds of miles above the sea outside Cuixia Palace, Xu Xuan transformed into a handsome scholar with narrow eyes and a gloomy temperament, hiding among the waters.

With the help of the Nine Palaces Golden Pagoda, a powerful magical artifact, and the Seven Treasures Golden Banner, which acted secretly, even the four Nascent Soul True Persons nearby failed to detect its presence.

"A wandering immortal from overseas, a great demon from the Blackwater Serpent Clan, an elder from the Northern Demonic Sect, and a more deeply hidden Second Calamity Demon Lord—though they all follow the path of the Heavenly Saint, it's unclear which lineage they belong to..."

There were naturally more than just these four people who came this time, but Xu Xuan believed that there was no need for him to take action against the other Yin God level people.

"It seems that this Fairy Li has indeed been spotted by someone with ulterior motives..."

"That second calamity demon will most likely deliver the fatal blow, or perhaps be a pawn?"

With four primordial spirits blocking the way, Xu Xuan felt that Li Qingwei's presence was already quite impressive. Therefore, he secretly became more vigilant, fearing that he might carelessly ruin the task assigned to that True Person.

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