Born with immortal seed

Chapter 796 Artificial Longevity Peach

"After advancing to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, I gained a new divine ability that allows me to collect scattered life essences and refine them into longevity peaches."

Bai Taotao spoke with a hint of pride, noting that this cultivation speed was unremarkable among those with innate spiritual roots capable of transforming into human form.

However, it is very rare to comprehend the same great Dao supernatural powers before reaching the Divine Transformation stage.

The gourd boy back then possessed a gourd as his magic weapon, which absorbed pure energy from the heavens and contained malevolent energy from the earth.

With just a shake, it can become a top-notch means of killing enemies.

If one is willing to refine it for a hundred years, it can produce all sorts of supernatural phenomena, no less than a heaven-reaching spiritual treasure.

But I've never heard of the Calabash Boy possessing any great supernatural powers.

Bai Taotao's achievements are certainly not due to a superior foundation compared to the Calabash Boy, but rather to superior acquired conditions.

It spends its days in the Shaohua Cave, constantly feeling the flow of time's true meaning, and its progress in the Great Dao of Longevity can be described as leaps and bounds.

In addition, Bai Zichen also made it swallow the inner core of the Primordial Longevity Turtle, a spirit demon of longevity, which enabled it to comprehend the Great Dao Divine Power so much ahead of time.

“When the master fought against that evil thought, his lifespan was reduced, but the ghost lord was unaffected... I summoned the life-giving ghost to absorb the energy from the outside, and then used my own talent to condense it into a longevity peach.”

"While it may not be able to fully restore the lifespan lost by the master, it can at least restore about 70-80% of it."

The red and white peaches stood in Bai Zichen's palm, seemingly alive, and he could feel their strong heartbeats.

The vitality it exuded was unmatched by any longevity elixir he had ever seen.

More naked, more vibrant, it already has a hint of human anesthetic.

If someone were to use this method to continuously create an environment that produces longevity peaches, wouldn't that allow people to extend their lifespan indefinitely?

Of course, the conditions are too harsh; even if all the Nascent Soul cultivators in the entire cultivation world worked themselves to death, they might not be able to create more than a few longevity peaches.

"Will there be any adverse effects from consuming this peach?"

After leaving the cave, he rushed to the Ten Earthly Fengdu and fought a great battle with Wuxin's evil intentions, losing at least two Jiazi of his lifespan.

It was only because he was young enough that other Nascent Soul cultivators would never have been able to go all out in such a desperate battle.

Even if the goal is achieved, the price paid will be unbearable for a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Negotiation and compromise are the mainstream ways for deities to get along.

An old house where a treasure.

This phrase is perfectly suited to describe Nascent Soul cultivators, who are strategically important beings.

People like Bai Zichen, who immediately and ruthlessly took action when their clansmen were kidnapped, are truly exceptional in the cultivation world.

He is not as sensitive to the pressure of lifespan as other Nascent Soul cultivators. As long as he can ascend, the abundant primordial energy of the Earthly Immortal Realm is enough to transform every cultivator.

Once one reaches the Void Refinement stage, the lifespan of every human will experience a great leap forward.

In this fleeting moment of life, I sit and watch the clouds drift and the flowers bloom and fade.

However, if Bai Taotao's supernatural powers could truly restore his lifespan without any negative effects, that would be an excellent thing.

I will remain in the mortal realm for at least several hundred years, allowing me to calmly deal with any changes that may occur in the cultivation world.

They can act whenever they want, without being confined to their grottoes like other Nascent Soul cultivators.

Trapped in a cage, like a prisoner, one loses the original intention of cultivating oneself to seek the Great Way and freedom.

Despite being a powerful being who has reached the Divine Transformation stage, he is as imprisoned as if he were not.

"This longevity peach is formed directly from the dissipated life force, without any impurities, and therefore has no negative effects... However, if the source is the life force lost by someone else, it may cause conflict with one's own body after consumption."

Bai Taotao carefully chose her words, not daring to use adjectives casually.

"However, my master and I can easily refine it no matter how we consume it."

Bai Zichen scanned the longevity peach with his Candle Dragon Yin-Yang Eyes; the bright red veins looked like demonic tentacles, baring their fangs and claws.

Even the most ferocious and ruthless blood vessels become gentle and docile when they touch his palm.

Although he looked sinister, you couldn't sense any danger in his eyes.

Having confirmed that this substance was neither beneficial nor harmful, Bai Zichen put it in his mouth. Without chewing, it dissolved directly into spiritual juice, flowing down his throat with alternating hot and cold sensations.

At least half of the lifespan that had been lost has been recovered.

Upon returning to Qingxia Cave, they found three disciples waiting on the peak, and beckoned them in.

“I have brought Zhao Qing back. Someone took advantage of Ghost Lord’s actions to kidnap people. Several disciples in the sect who betrayed the sect were kidnapped in the same way.”

Bai Zichen moved Bai Zhaoqing out of the cave. Bai Zhaoqing's breathing was already calm, but she remained unconscious.

"Guizhen, have Lantian refine two batches of pills to replenish your essence and energy. Be careful to proceed gradually and do not use strong medicine."

"Yes, disciple will arrange it immediately."

Li Guizhen felt a great weight lifted from his heart, relieved that Bai Zhaoqing was alright.

Since their master rose to power, the Bai clan's influence has grown significantly, with thousands of direct descendants whose presence is felt across several prefectures and counties.

But over the years, the blood ties have faded to an unknown degree, and they are no longer qualified to get close to their ancestor to cultivate a relationship.

Unlike before at Thunder Cliff, where at least the patriarch could still recognize a few names.

Only a handful of Bai family members from the Fufeng Ridge lineage truly earned the high regard of the Bai Ancestor.

Bai Zhaoqing is the most outstanding among them, and also the one with the greatest chance of achieving Nascent Soul in the entire Bai clan.

As long as one can reach the peak of Core Formation, one will definitely enjoy the same Nascent Soul Transformation treatment as the direct disciples of the Ancestor.

"Xi'er, you will personally lead the Law Enforcement Hall to thoroughly clean up the entire sect... Take the Nine Yang Divine Fire Mirror and shine it on all the disciples."

Bai Zichen waved his hand towards the sky, picked up a bronze mirror, and continued to assign tasks to his fourth disciple.

"Ruoxi will definitely complete Master's instructions."

Ma Ruoxi looked somewhat listless as she stepped forward and took the Nine Yang Divine Fire Mirror.

The Treasure Mirror is still a top-grade spiritual treasure, and taking this final step is not so simple.

However, over the years, the Divine Mirror has been hanging on the top of the mountain gate and used by all disciples at all times, accumulating countless samples from many people.

It has made great progress compared to when it was first promoted to a top-grade spiritual treasure.

This can only reveal the disciple's meridian diagram, indicating the cultivation method and whether they have concealed their cultivation level or secretly practiced other schools' cultivation methods.

If the possession is unintentional and driven by evil intentions, it certainly cannot be detected by the light.

Of course, he didn't believe that there would be a second person in the cultivation world who could disregard a fifth-order formation.

"Ding'er, I'll write a letter for you to take to Heavenly Punishment Peak, to ask the Holy Lord Hongfa for a top-grade spiritual treasure of the Mind-Testing type... This ten-thousand-year-old Vermilion Fruit will be given to Hongfa as a congratulatory gift."

Bai Zichen glanced at the herb garden in the cave, picked a ripe ten-thousand-year-old Vermilion Fruit, flicked his finger, and the Vermilion Fruit was placed in front of the fifth disciple.

"Yes, disciple will set off shortly."

Not long after Song Ding returned to Lankeshan, he was assigned another task.

However, being able to visit the Holy Lord of Hongfa at the Daode Sect and also meet Ye Douyi, whom he has always been called his nemesis, was not a waste of time.

Those who don't even conceal their techniques are the lowest of the low.

To climb to a high position in the Qingfeng Sect, one must be meticulous, have a verifiable clean background, and be a blank slate with no trace of cultivation.

For disciples like this, the Nine Yang Divine Fire Mirror is useless; only a magical artifact like the Heart-Questioning Truth Mirror can reveal even a fraction of their true nature.

The Daode Sect would certainly have no shortage of similar magical treasures, so going to their house would definitely be the most efficient way.

If the Law Enforcement Hall then conducts two more special operations, it will surely improve the conduct of the Qingfeng Sect disciples.

The hidden agents within can be mostly eliminated.

Now, all three of Bai Zichen's surviving disciples have reached the Nascent Soul stage, and their relative strengths have been determined.

The youngest, Song Ding, possessed the highest cultivation level, reaching the late Nascent Soul stage and ranking among the top cultivators of the same level in terms of combat power.

In the latest list of promising cultivators who have reached the Nascent Soul stage, he, Ye Douyi of the Moral Sect, and the Arhat with the Lamp of the Kasyapa Sect are ranked in the top three.

This is based on interviews with over fifty Great True Lords, and represents an average conclusion.

Li Guizhen and Ma Ruoxi are currently stuck at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, with little time left for further breakthroughs.

'It would be good to cultivate a few more capable Nascent Soul cultivators. Apart from Song Ding, there are no truly capable disciples in the sect. I can't handle everything, big or small.'

Bai Zichen's gaze swept across the faces of the three disciples, and he asked:
"Has the sect received any good disciples during this period?"

"There are two Heavenly Spiritual Roots, one kept at Rotten Axe Mountain and the other at this mountain. Both are currently at the Foundation Establishment stage... Master, would you like to find a few disciples to keep by your side for guidance? I will transfer the two of them to Qingxia Cave?"

Li Guizhen selected the two most outstanding disciples he had recruited in recent years to report.

The other disciples each have their own strengths, but on the surface, none of them are as good as those with Heavenly Spiritual Root.

You may achieve great things in the future, but you can't borrow money from the future until you've revealed your hidden talents.

"Forget it, it's more harmful than beneficial for someone at the Foundation Establishment stage to come and listen to lectures. Let's at least wait until we reach the Core Formation stage."

Upon hearing about the progress, Bai Zichen waved his hand repeatedly.

Even those with a Heavenly Spiritual Root are guaranteed to reach the Core Formation stage; whether they can transform into an Infant depends on individual opportunities. Not every disciple with a Heavenly Spiritual Root has the chance to reach a higher level.

Given his current status, if he were to personally guide his disciples, they would either be exceptionally talented individuals like Song Ding or close relatives like Bai Zhaoqing.

The other disciples are not qualified.

"By the way, someone from the Ten Earthly Fengdu will send you the Yin Spirit cultivation method later. You can accept it... Make a copy of it and then send the original to me."

Bai Zichen thought of this and casually mentioned it.

“Master, I have killed two demon kings in the North Sea of ​​Xuanzhou. These are the spoils of war... During the process, I also encountered a demon lord at the Nascent Soul level. However, he had been dead for many years and only his remains remained. Under the control of that demon king, he could use his abilities from before his birth for a very short time.”

Song Ding cleared his throat and laid out the remains of the Demon Lord and the Five Elements True Feathers.

"Fortunately, my master lent me the True Feather, otherwise I would have almost lost my life in the North Sea."

"The remains of a demon lord?"

Bai Zichen immediately noticed this, realizing that it was another place different from Zuzhou.

"This hydra was a low-grade fifth-rank serpent in its previous life, while the demonic dragon was a mid-grade fifth-rank serpent. It's truly remarkable that you were able to defeat it."

"I would like to ask Master for help in seeing if I can forge a fifth-order flying sword... I obtained a water-elemental sword called the Overturning Sea Sword in the North Sea this time, and I would like to learn from Master to complete a set of fifth-order flying swords."

Song Ding looked on expectantly, knowing that his goal was far out of reach.

Master alone wields twelve fifth-tier flying swords, making him not only the number one person in the world, but even Taibai Sword Lord is far inferior to him.

Even if all seven of Taibai Sword Lord's swords are of the fifth rank, they have already lost in terms of numbers.

Moreover, of the Seven Swords, at most only half are fifth-tier flying swords.

Some people are naturally drawn to high-level flying swords.

Just like the Heartless Sword Immortal, at his most exaggerated moment he stood in front of the Heaven-Opening Sword Furnace.

Once the sword forging was complete, the flying sword leaped out and fell directly into his arms, completely ignoring the hundreds of cultivators present.

At least half of them are at a higher level than the Heartless Sword Immortal of that time.

“Spiritual materials are definitely good things, but a fifth-tier flying sword… you should have heard the saying that fifth-tier treasures are not made by refining.”

Bai Zichen shook his head slightly, and when he opened the back of the demonic dragon, he could see a curved spine.

It gleamed with silver light, and its texture seemed to be different from the other bones around it.

With your right hand, pinch it and pull hard, as if you were pulling out tendons and bones, making the entire skeleton sway in the air.

Even if you shrink it down to the most essential section, it's still over three zhang (approximately 10 meters) long.

"This spine is the most suitable for making a sword embryo. It doesn't require a complicated process. Just refine away the surface impurities and present the basic sword shape... This kind of sword embryo, which you have personally refined, will have a great chance of succeeding in breaking through to the fifth-order flying sword when you are transformed into a god and are influenced by the creation."

Bai Zichen ignored the other parts of the fifth-order demon lord's body, and only picked up a few key materials, commenting on them one by one.

"As for the Hydra, its most valuable part is its nine heads, but you smashed them to pieces. Even if you trade them, their value will drop significantly."

He tried to lift it up with his hand to demonstrate, but his skull fractured and several pieces fell off.

"Except for the spine, all the materials from the demon beasts are sold in a package... You might not be able to get a fifth-tier flying sword, but a mid-level Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure is no problem at all. The Eastern Region Black Market has been secretly surrendering to me for a long time. You can go there with the token and have them try to get you a flying sword. If you are short, they can make up for it with other things."

Since the black market disintegrated and began operating independently in different regions, its influence has immediately diminished.

The underground cultivation world isn't yours alone; it's just that in the past, the Eight Desolate Sword Lord monopolized nine-tenths of the business.

Every shop in the market is a force to be reckoned with; they're just using your platform and giving face to the Eight Desolate Sword Lord.

Just like the Evil Life Sect, it doesn't matter whether it appears on the black market or not.

Without the Eight Desolate Sword Lord, the market was in ruins, and the shops were deserted.

Neither the sourcing channels nor the operating methods are as good as before.

Following that, several markets in the same region joined forces to at least ensure that they could weather this harsh winter.

In the Eastern Region, things were built from destruction, and there weren't any complicated power relationships.

The Black Market will certainly comply with all of Guangyin Sword Lord's requests, lest it anger this Nascent Soul powerhouse from the Eastern Region.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master. I understand now."

Song Ding said gratefully, "That is indeed a good idea."

There's no need to force yourself to forge one. Fifth-order flying swords are rare, but not every cultivator needs them.

For cultivators who are not skilled in swordsmanship, a fifth-tier flying sword is nothing more than a slightly better fire poker.

For them, receiving a rare and powerful magical artifact and paying the difference in the form of spirit stones was a very worthwhile deal.

If there is a suitable channel, it is a good approach.

As a disciple of the Sword Lord of Time, Song Ding could no longer encounter unfair treatment after revealing his identity, such as arbitrary charges, inferior products, or excessively high commissions...

Even if the two monster remains were left there, no one would dare to lay a finger on them.

(End of this chapter)