Born with immortal seed

Chapter 653 Ancient Longevity Turtle
Roar!
With a roar, the sea surface was shaken and huge waves rose up, pushing countless ships backward.

Chains of light and shadow appeared, indicating that these ships were connected within an array, jointly withstanding external pressure.

Countless runes flashed on the ship's hull, bursting forth with dazzling spiritual light.

The sound, like bubbles bursting, kept ringing, signifying the breaking of a defensive barrier.

The foremost sail mast was swaying wildly, making one worry that it might break.

"Such terrifying power, is it a Nascent Soul Demon Lord?"

This voluptuous female cultivator who has reached the Core Formation stage is an elder of the Dragon Emperor Sword Sect. Her Daoist partner was once the most promising Holy Son of the sect in terms of potential to reach the Nascent Soul stage.

During the invasion of the demon race, the entire clan was on their way to the Central Region when they were overtaken by a fourth-tier poisonous toad.

Even with the protection of a magical treasure, they still couldn't save their lives; all ten or so people in their group were swallowed by the poisonous toad.

When Wen Lan was forming her core in the past, she relied on her status as a Daoist partner to surpass other more qualified disciples and take away multiple core-forming spiritual items.

The cultivation resources, including those for the later Core Formation stage, are far greater than those available under normal circumstances.

Now he is a widow, and his Nascent Soul master also died in the war between the two races, leaving him without any backing in the sect.

The faction of cultivators who had previously clashed with the sect now held the upper hand, creating difficulties at every turn. Using the excuse that the sect was short of funds after recovering the spiritual veins, they cut resources everywhere.

Wen Lan simply left the sect's team and completed the mission alone, out of sight, out of mind.

She happened to run into Chen Ze several times in a row, and seeing his handsome appearance and impressive strength, she felt a stirring in her heart.

They intentionally or unintentionally teamed up to exorcise demons, hoping to build a closer relationship.

Startled by the roar, Wen Lan's pretty face turned deathly pale, like a full lotus flower falling and withering in the wind and rain, a pitiful sight.

"It can't reach that level. It should be at the peak of the fourth rank, a great demon only slightly weaker than the Dragon Lord... But in the Chongming Sea, with the help of the terrain, it is enough to deal with the siege of several Great True Lords."

Chen Ze turned slightly to the side, keeping his eyes straight ahead.

"I didn't expect there to be such a powerful figure among the demon race, who didn't even make a move at the last moment of the racial war. With this tortoise around, it will probably be difficult to invade the Chongming Sea."

The number of cultivators mobilized in the pioneering army was almost the same as during the great battle between the two races.

But the average level has dropped too much.

That gathering brought together elites from the Central Region, and they practically emptied the treasuries of all the major sects, bringing out all their most treasured possessions.

This time, a large number of independent cultivators and family cultivators were involved, and the participants no longer had the ruthless spirit they once had, willing to die to bite off a piece of flesh from the demon race.

Most importantly, the number of Great True Lords participating in the battle has been greatly reduced.

Some were injured in the battle and were unable to travel.

He returned to his sect for seclusion to digest what he had learned.

Accustomed to a life of leisure, they only intervene when it concerns the survival of humanity, and are not interested in pioneering wars.

Due to a confluence of factors, only three members of the pioneering army remained to embark on the expedition: the Great True Lord Jiuyue of the Five Thunder Sect, the Great True Lord Hong of the Moral Sect, and the rogue cultivator Xiaoyue Great True Lord.

The Great True Lord of September is for the legendary Everlasting Spring Holy Water, which is said to be hidden at the end of the ten-thousand-foot-deep water eye of Ao Laolong.

It originated from the Heavenly Demon Realm when the Ascension Platform had not yet disappeared.

It is highly poisonous to humans; even a Nascent Soul cultivator would suffer from a disordered true essence if ingested, and it is extremely difficult to expel.

When used on demonic beasts, it can greatly extend their lifespan, often by a thousand years, making it one of the top three spiritual items in the eyes of all demons.

After all, the longevity pills refined by human alchemists usually have an effect of several decades to two or three hundred years at most, which is just a drop in the ocean for long-lived demon beasts.

Besides significantly extending the lifespan of demonic beasts, the Everlasting Spring Holy Water also has miraculous effects on spiritual plants.

Whether it withers and dies of old age, loses its essence, or suffers from natural disasters or man-made calamities, as long as there is a glimmer of hope, Changchun Holy Water has the opportunity to bring this spiritual plant back on track.

The Great True Lord of September led the charge, contributing the most to the war between the two races. Now, he is leading the disciples of the Five Thunder Sect on a voyage across the outer seas, all for the sake of the Everlasting Spring Holy Water.

Beforehand, he had communicated with both the Daode Sect and Bai Zichen, expressing his thoughts.

Considering the Five Thunder Sect's contributions to the war between the two races, and the fact that their strength was indispensable in the reclamation of the Black Sea, the Moral Sect has agreed.

Bai Zichen did not reply directly, but he tacitly agreed.

It was only mentioned that if the Five Thunder Sect's merits were insufficient, they would need to offer something else to make up for the shortfall in the transaction.

The Great True Lord of September agreed without hesitation, stating that for the Five Thunder Sect, no treasure was more precious than a drop of Everlasting Spring Holy Water.

It was only because the withered Thunder Apricot Divine Tree within the sect had a chance to be saved using the Everlasting Spring Holy Water.

That's a legendary innate spiritual root. Even if only one branch is green now, it can still bear a Thunder Apricot fruit every three thousand years.

Any cultivator who has mastered the fundamental thunder technique to the point of Core Formation can undergo a complete transformation after refining this thunder apricot fruit.

With a wisp of primordial essence, the chance of transforming into an infant can be increased by a full 50%.

No amount of Nascent Soul Transformation items combined with Nascent Soul Transformation Pills could achieve this level of perfection.

As for those cultivators who are stuck in the early stages of the Nascent Soul realm and unable to progress throughout their lives, it is a happy problem for the many cultivators who have reached the Core Formation stage and whose aspirations are already limited to Nascent Soul.

This alone is why the Five Thunder Sect has always placed the Thunder Apricot Divine Tree in a very high position and has never reduced its treatment.

They also didn't expect the Changchun Holy Water to truly revive the Thunder Apricot Tree and return it to its innate spiritual root state from ancient times.

As long as more tender shoots can sprout, and four or five Lei Xing apricots can be produced at the same time, or the negative effects can be avoided, the Great True Lord of September will be very satisfied.

That means that as long as the Thunder Apricot Divine Tree stands, the Five Thunder Sect will not lack disciples at the Nascent Soul level.

For the Great True Lord Jiuyue, who no longer has the potential to become a Divine Transformation Master and only thinks about the longevity of his sect and the continuation of his lineage, this can be considered another form of life continuation.

Based on the information captured from the great demon and the information deduced from the past, there is at least one drop of Changchun Holy Water still in Wan Zhang Shui's eye.

It is only natural that Hong Da Zhenjun would participate, as this level of pioneering war has always been led by the Moral Sect.

If it weren't for the fact that more than one or two Great True Lords of the Moral Sect perished in the great war between humans and demons, and that the number of troops they dispatched was far greater than this.

This time it looks special because of Bai Zichen's presence.

With his presence in the Eastern Region and the launch of a pioneering war against the outer seas, he is bound to achieve a dominant position on par with the Moral Sect.

This is why this pioneering war is different from the past, and it is no longer a one-man show.

That Great True Monarch Xiaoyue only recently advanced to the late Nascent Soul stage in the last hundred years, and his lineage comes from the legacy of an ancient immortal's cave dwelling.

As a rogue cultivator without any sect affiliation, it is quite remarkable that he has come this far; both personal talent and good fortune are indispensable.

Aside from lacking impressive battle records, on the surface, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the number one rogue cultivator in the cultivation world.

He had three things in abundance: many magical treasures, many concubines, and many disciples.

Before he became a Great True Lord, he was often jokingly called the Venerable Sanduo by his friends.

The phrase "many magical treasures" refers to his skill in crafting magical artifacts, having forged several complete sets of them.

There is a magical needle treasure with thirty-six flying needles gathered into a bag, a magical feather treasure made of bird-like demon beasts with seven feather fans as a set, and a defensive treasure with twelve small cauldrons connected in a line...

Once they are unleashed, they are all accompanied by a grand display of power.

However, although there are many of them, they are mostly top-grade magic treasures, and not many have reached the level of spirit treasures.

The phrase "many concubines" refers to the fact that Xiaoyue Dazhenjun was fond of women and had a large number of concubines.

There was no evidence of coercion, enticement, or forceful seizure; the female cultivators who approached them were mostly motivated by their desire for the status of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

The cave dwelling is always staffed with over a hundred concubines, all of them exceptionally beautiful, ranging from plump to slender.

The fact that he has many disciples means that he has no threshold for recruiting disciples, unlike other Nascent Soul True Lords who value reputation and have strict requirements.

He would accept anyone with a little talent, anyone who offered rare treasures, or anyone with a powerful family background. He would usually take in seventeen or eighteen disciples every time he emerged from seclusion.

This resulted in his disciples being ranked over a thousandth in rank.

Of course, many of them had already died in front, and there were about four or five hundred disciples still following them.

In short, Xiaoyue Great True Monarch's reputation in the cultivation world is average.

His active participation in this pioneering war is likely due to his advancement to the late Nascent Soul stage, which makes him feel qualified to establish his own sect.

To gain merit, he needed to occupy a large island in the Black Sea and establish his own lineage.

Regardless of his private character, Bai Zichen welcomes anyone who is not someone who incurs the wrath of heaven and man and is willing to contribute to the expansion of the outer seas.

If in the future, when a new large island is established, it would be a good thing if a cultivator were willing to exchange it and establish a foundation there.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have the energy, and the Qingfeng Sect couldn't spare that many people.

By then, the whole place will become the territory of the Moral Cult, which is not his original intention.

Only by introducing more sects and individual cultivators to take root and multiply on the large islands can that area be completely transformed into human territory.

Otherwise, if left vacant for a hundred years, the demon race will make a comeback.

The fourth-tier peak tortoise demon that rose from the vast ocean resembled an island rising from the sea, and was more than ten times the size of the largest warship in the area.

The towering demonic body, combined with its terrifying aura, threw the human camp into chaos even without actually making a move, with many cultivators so frightened that they fell back onto the boat.

"An ancient tortoise! ​​With this size, it must have lived for at least 20,000 years!"

Three streaks of light stopped in front of the formation; they were the three Great True Monarchs from the human race.

Hong Da Zhenjun had white hair and beard, but his skin was as smooth as a baby's, and his eyes opened and closed like lightning and sharp blades, showing no signs of aging.

He was the oldest of the three present. Having lived long enough as a Daoist cultivator, he knew almost nothing about the mortal realm.

Even the rarest people and events have been recorded by predecessors within the sect in 99% of cases.

The answer can be found simply by consulting Huang Tingfeng's works.

Even though this giant turtle demon's back was covered with green mud vines, you could still see the golden scales under its shell.

Meanwhile, the edges of the tortoise shell have markings like tree rings, one ring after another.

The visible head was topped with a slab-shaped crown, and its expressionless eyes coldly swept over each cultivator.

It is one of the rarest bloodlines among turtle-type monsters, and according to records, it is a magical monster that can cultivate all the way to ascension.

Turtle-type monsters are known for their long lifespans.

Among the third-tier turtle demons, there are extreme examples who can live for two or three thousand years.

The bloodline of the Primordial Longevity Turtle is special; as it ages, its cultivation level will automatically increase.

After reaching adulthood, they can generally grow to the fourth tier.

The ancient tortoise that appeared in the Middle Ages secretly cultivated itself to the Nascent Soul stage, and its first appearance was ascension.

It is also one of the few bloodlines among the billions of demons that can transcend the limitations of lifespan.

Normally, the lifespan limit for any living being at the Refinement of Emptiness realm is one hour.

It has nothing to do with the type of cultivation technique you practice, how many longevity pills you take, or the bloodline you inherit; these are limitations imposed by the laws of heaven and earth.

This explains why some demons who advance from the fifth-tier demon lord to the sixth-tier demon saint find that their lifespan doesn't change much.

However, the ancient tortoise is not subject to this restriction. Its exact lifespan is unknown, but it is certain that it can live for at least 30,000 years.

Because the ancient tortoise that successfully ascended had cultivated in the human realm for over 30,000 years.

As time goes by, the ancient tortoise's realm increases, and its size grows larger and larger.

Hong Da Zhenjun determined the age of the person by their physical appearance.

If this turtle demon were allowed to remain in the Chongming Sea for several thousand more years, it would likely become another fifth-tier demon lord.

From then on, unless another magical treasure from the creation of heaven descends to earth, there will be no one in the human world that can threaten it.

Even Bai Zichen's Azure Emperor Longevity Sword would have to sigh in despair at the sight of the tortoise.

A sword strike lasting a hundred years, merely tickling the turtle demon.

The complete version of the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword still poses some threat, but it's unlikely to endanger a life.

Only when he elevates the Dao Sheng Sword to the Nascent Soul level and unleashes a more perfect strike will he have a chance to kill the Primordial Longevity Turtle, a demon lord-level being.

"This turtle doesn't look easy to deal with, especially since it's fighting on its home turf. Once it burrows into the deep sea, how can we possibly do anything to it..."

Xiaoyue Great True Monarch shook his head repeatedly, already having second thoughts.

"Even if we conquer Chongming Sea, we won't be able to make good use of it and will only waste manpower. We might as well turn our attention to Shattered Star Abyss, which is also a sacred land of the demon race. There are shallow beaches and abysses there, which will make it easier for our army to attack."

After saying this, he seemed to feel that his words were too weak, so he added, "After we conquer the Shattered Star Abyss and the Starry Sea, we can still turn around and deal with the Deep Sea. It's not a conflict, just a matter of order."

"Retreating without a fight would have a huge impact on morale. I'm afraid the disciples below will think we were afraid of this turtle demon..."

The Great True Lord of September has a clear objective: the Holy Water of Changchun.

But he knew in his heart that if he didn't eliminate the three holy lands and have a stable rear, he wouldn't have a chance to launch an expedition to the Myriad-Foot Water Eye.

That's at the edge of the Black Sea, a place that ordinary ships would take years to reach.

If only high-level cultivators go there, they may not even be able to break through the water eye restriction.

The Five Thunder Sect would not mobilize its entire sect for an uncertain Changchun Holy Water, thus jeopardizing its foundation in the Central Region.

As it stands now, the Great True Monarch of September is already at his limit, with two Nascent Soul cultivators and thousands of elite disciples.

"Why not send a letter to Bai Jianjun and invite him to come and take a look, so we can discuss what the plan should be?"

"It's time for him to step forward. As the initiator, he's been staying in the rear all day and nowhere to be seen. Does he intend to reap the benefits without lifting a finger?"

Hong Da Zhenjun's eyes were wide open in anger, as if he wanted to devour someone, which made people fear him.

"Haha... I have long admired the name of Lord Bai Jian and hope to meet him soon."

Xiaoyue Great True Lord is all alone, without a behemoth like the Moral Sect behind him, and therefore lacks the confidence to speak so arrogantly.

I tried to smooth things over and change the subject, but then I suddenly looked up at the sky.

A wisp of sword light, seemingly slow but actually swift, arrived in an instant.

(End of this chapter)