The Great Xia Dynasty's Longevity Begins with Connecting to the Swallowed Starry Sky

With the world's favor, the Seven Masters of Quanzhen felt that their cultivation had progressed much faster.

The other five who hadn't made a breakthrough all felt as if they would soon reach the peak of the first-class level and touch the threshold of the innate realm.

"This is probably the level of my former mentor, right?"

They are not arrogant enough to think they can be compared to their junior uncle.

But compared to my mentor, it should be about the same?
In other places, many top-tier martial artists also sensed something.

It seems that the bottlenecks and shackles that had previously held them back have been removed in an instant.

They also saw the possibility of breaking through innate limitations.

Some of the older martial artists looked dejected: "It's too late, too late."

They are old and their energy and blood are declining.

Even if the shackles are removed, they are given an opportunity.

But the chances of a breakthrough are slim.

Furthermore, insufficient Qi and blood may cause problems during the breakthrough process.

But their eyes were still filled with determination.

"If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening."

As long as they can see hope, even if it's just a day or an hour, they must keep striving.

"However, the premise is to first replenish one's mental energy and repair the physical decline as much as possible."

Qin Hao had no idea that the increase in the world's upper limit had given many people who previously had no chance a new opportunity.

They would even risk their lives to find an opportunity to see if they could break through and become a figure like the Five Greats.

Peach Blossom Island.

Huang Yaoshi looked at the peach trees outside the door; the size of Peach Blossom Island had more than doubled.

There are many kinds of spirit fruit trees planted on it.

Among them, peach blossoms are the most abundant.

Huang Yaoshi's favorite thing was peach blossoms. He would play the zither under the peach blossoms and watch his wife dance.

What a pleasant thing this is!
The concentration of spiritual energy on this island has also increased.

Huang Yaoshi had a direct feeling.

Feng Heng also began cultivating, although the speed was not very fast.

Now it has reached a second-rate level.

"What's wrong?" Feng Heng didn't seem to notice the changes in the world.

Not everyone can sense it.

Huang Yaoshi looked north: "It seems that the Northern Xuanwu Grotto-Heaven over there by Brother Qin has taken initial shape, or rather, it should be a secret realm? I feel the joy of the world, and I also feel the bottleneck being loosened. I feel that I can cultivate to the peak of the Innate Realm at any time."

But going any further is still very difficult.

However, Huang Yaoshi didn't say anything more about these things.

He is a very proud person. Even though he had no one to pass on his skills to, he still managed to develop his own advanced internal energy cultivation method.
The reason he so desperately wanted the Nine Yin Manual was not because he wanted to cultivate it directly.

Such a proud person like him only wanted to take a few examples and create his own.

Just like now, he didn't ask Qin Hao for the cultivation method.

Of course, he also wanted the Azure Dragon painting.

This is visualization practice, nothing else.

He sometimes deceives himself, even though he knows that, in terms of spiritual practice...

Sometimes, the visualization is the most important thing.

Feng Heng nodded: "I felt it too. I just broke through a minor realm."

"Really? I knew it, Ah Heng, you're the most special."

Dali.

In the temple on the mountain.

Master Yideng frowned and looked up at the sky.

"The weather seems different today?"

He unconsciously recalled the letter his brother Yao had written to him before.

The letter told him about his junior master of the Quanzhen Sect and the changes on Peach Blossom Island.

Of course, the letter didn't explain all the differences.

I just told him that if he had the chance, he should go to Peach Blossom Island.

However, Master Yideng did not particularly enjoy going out.

The main reason was that Ying Gu was spying on them from outside. Master Yideng wanted to settle the score, but he didn't know how.

"But the world is different now."

Black Dragon Pool.

Ying Gu looked at the nine-tailed fox who had just returned and felt that the little beast was somewhat different.

Those eyes are much more lively now.

At the same time, Ying Gu also felt as if the bottleneck in her body had disappeared.

"Lord Duan, just wait. The day I advance to the Innate Realm will be the day I seek revenge on you."

Three more months passed, and Hong Qigong smiled as he looked at the drastically changed environment around him.

This is the foundation of the Beggars' Sect.

Many large trees have sprung up around here, all thanks to Qin Hao's methods.

Qin Hao planted many rare trees and then used the Sweet Rain Technique, which caused these trees to grow at a visible speed.

That day, the members of the Beggars' Sect were busy outside.

They also tried to grow and raise some things themselves.

At the same time, we also need to get some meat and throw it into the valley where the Bosqu snakes are raised.

This is a spirit beast garden built with Qin Hao's help. It is equipped with restrictions, so most Bodhi snakes cannot escape.

戾 (lì).

As soon as the eagle cries out, an elder dressed in tattered clothes with three pockets says, "It seems the divine eagle has come to feed again."

Some Beggars' Sect disciples felt it was a pity, as these Bodhi Snakes were such valuable items.

In the previous three months, some Bodhi snakes had occasionally died.

They were also fortunate enough to have a bowl of dragon and phoenix soup.

It's cooked with Bosphorus snake.

The snake soup tasted excellent and was also very good for their internal energy.

Their internal strength has increased significantly.

Unfortunately, there aren't many of them, so they need to be raised.

Moreover, two or three [items] need to be prepared for this divine eagle every day.

However, although the disciples were unwilling, the elders were.

This Divine Condor is too powerful. Even when the gang leader Hong Qigong fought against it, he couldn't defeat it.

Although the Condor's martial arts skills weren't the best, they were only slightly inferior to Hong Qigong's.

However, the eagle has an extremely strong physical body and can also fly at low altitudes.

Yes, ever since the Condor was almost a spirit, and with Qin Hao's help, the feathers on its wings have been restored.

Although he was too heavy to fly at high altitudes.

However, even a brief low-altitude flight can cover several miles.

Moreover, those claws were extremely sharp.

An ordinary sword was nearly broken in two by his claws.

The disciples below knew nothing, but the elders knew a little bit.

This divine eagle and that junior master of the Quanzhen Sect are acquaintances.

That Junior Master Quanzhen is a big shot. Recently, this place has become the headquarters of the Beggars' Sect, and it has become like the place where immortals live.

All of this was done with the help of Junior Uncle Quanzhen.

"Alright, that's enough. Once you have a larger number of these Bodhi Serpents, you can exchange them for them."

Yes, exchange.

There's no such thing as free food.

Since this is a spirit beast garden, a place specifically for cultivating Bodhi snakes, it's impossible for the divine eagle to have eaten its roots to death.

The other disciples pursed their lips, unaware that Qin Hao had already developed some pills.

It is specifically designed to increase the number of Bodhi snakes.

"Seventh Brother, this place is almost finished. Now, we just have to wait for the right time."

Hong Qigong nodded: "Then what about us?"

"Let's go to Peach Blossom Island, and then take a trip to Dali. We also need to give an explanation to Master Yideng."

Qin Hao does not hate Buddhism, and Master Yideng is indeed compassionate and can be considered a genuine Buddhist monk.

Unlike those fake companies.

The two left without hesitation, leaving their business behind, as if Hong Qigong was afraid of being stopped.

Judging from his appearance, Qin Hao knew that Hong Qigong was not a qualified leader.

Many of the elders below are problematic.

Especially those members of the Clean Clothes faction.

While others are just beggars, these men wear silk, live in mansions, and have many wives and concubines.

Is this a beggar?

However, Qin Hao didn't say much more about these things.

In any case, he also found a lot of evidence for Hong Qigong during those three months.

It was unusual for Hong Qigong to show no mercy; instead, he directly disposed of a group of people.

In just seven days, Qin Hao and Hong Qigong had already appeared on Peach Blossom Island.

"this?"

Hong Qigong was greatly surprised; Peach Blossom Island had become much larger.

It used to be a small island, but now it will be much bigger.

Qin Hao smiled and said, "How can you create a secret realm in such a small area?"
Although the completed secret realm exists within this world, it is also relatively independent of it.

But that's in the future.

He's still in this world.

"Brother Qin, Seventh Brother."

Before Hong Qigong could speak, Huang Yaoshi came out with Feng Heng.

They welcomed the two inside, and both were very happy.

Feng Heng brought the tea over, and Huang Yaoshi couldn't help but say proudly, "This is peach blossom tea that my wife carefully prepared. It will become a specialty of Peach Blossom Island in the future."

Qin Hao's heart skipped a beat, and he knew why Huang Yaoshi was doing this.

Peach Blossom Island aims to become one of the five benevolent entities in the sect alliance.

The future certainly can't be just a bunch of big cats, little cats, and three little ones, although he has taken on some ordinary disciples over the years.

But they're all on the next island, so they won't come here to disturb his and Feng Heng's lives.

Once the secret realm is formed in the future, a group of people will definitely come here.

But living overseas, besides fishing, there are also some possible pearls.

They have no source of income.

On Peach Blossom Island, Qin Hao did plant some spirit fruit trees for them.

In the future, a large portion of these spiritual fruits will need to be reserved for the disciples to consume, as they will help them improve their cultivation.

Humans eat grains and cereals, and Peach Blossom Island must also be prepared.

Even though Qin Hao had reached a level where he could abstain from grains.

But even Huang Yaoshi and his group needed to eat before that.

Moreover, those who practiced martial arts were more likely to be well-off than those who were poor in literature.

If we don't earn any income, will we all have to beg for food on Peach Blossom Island?
Wouldn't that turn it into a branch of the Beggars' Sect?

This peach blossom tea, peach blossom wine, and even the peaches that grow on these peach trees could all become sources of income for Peach Blossom Island in the future.

Qin Hao thought for a moment and said, "Actually, seafood is a good option too. I can get my brother-in-law a batch of hibernation storage gourds, and the seafood inside can be kept chilled and fresh. In the future, we can sell seafood all over the world."

Huang Yaoshi's eyes lit up, and Feng Heng laughed even harder.

Although I felt like I got a great deal, the two sides had a good relationship, so it wasn't something I couldn't take advantage of. "By the way, I've taken Rong'er as my apprentice. Consider it a gift for Rong'er when we first met."

what?
Feng Heng was taken aback, but then she was overjoyed.

The young man before me is a banished immortal.

If it weren't for her words when she first awakened to the mystery of her unborn child, they wouldn't have been able to become siblings.

Although it was just a body belonging to that immortal.

After the two sides talked, Qin Hao showered Peach Blossom Island with several more showers of rain.

Seeing the peach trees growing more and more vibrant, Huang Yaoshi was very happy.

Next, the disciples of Peach Blossom Island also came to the island in batches to attend the lectures.

Seeing the dramatic transformation of Peach Blossom Island was quite a surprise.

Of course, they were happy too.

Because the food was better, and there were several senior martial arts instructors explaining martial arts techniques.

Many people's doubts have disappeared.

After a period of time, their strength increased significantly.

Another half year has passed.

Qin Hao, Hong Qigong, and Huang Yaoshi went to Dali.

Fortunately, the four—the fisherman, the woodcutter, the farmer, and the scholar—did not do anything foolish.

They respectfully led the three seniors in, but the seniors still didn't quite understand.

Is the junior master of Quanzhen Sect so young?
That's quite a profound level of cultivation.

Logically speaking, Junior Master Quanzhen should be approaching thirty by now, but he still looks like a young man.

However, he exuded a very heavy sense of authority.

They dared not be disrespectful.

Even compared to Huang Yaoshi and Hong Qigong, that junior master of Quanzhen Sect was more imposing.

Master Yideng came out to greet them, and they entered.

Master Yideng asked, "Seeing Benefactor Qin, I still remember when your senior brother Wang Chongyang came to my palace."

He didn't say anything more after that.

Although she had already entered a Buddhist monastery, Ying Gu's matter remained unresolved.

Master Yideng was also somewhat depressed.

After all, she was his most beloved and favorite concubine.

Although the Dali royal family members eventually all became monks or nuns, it was a pity for these concubines.

But they only become monks in their later years.

Logically speaking, Master Yideng was not wrong in this matter.

His mistake was that he was too soft-hearted and didn't let Ying Gu leave the palace.

Then, Ying Gu's child was ambushed by Qiu Qianren, the Iron Palm Water-Drifter.

At first, he couldn't bring himself to do it and decided to save her.

But when he saw the bib covered with four machine-shaped writings, he got so angry that he changed his mind and refused to save the baby, resulting in the death of an infant.

This caused great distress to Master Yideng.

Even now, he still harbors resentment and cannot let it go.

Ying Gu would launch sneak attacks from time to time, and although she failed every time, she never gave up.

Qin Hao also fell silent.

He was certainly aware of the complexities involved.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Hao said, "I've heard a little about what happened to Senior Brother Zhou Botong back then. As for that child..."

Master Yideng was taken aback. How did he know?

Qin Hao did not explain, but continued, "Master Yideng has no problem with the child's matter in principle. I understand the situation. As for Ying Gu, is there anything I can do to mediate? I can send Senior Brother Zhou Botong to bring her back to Chongyang Palace."

Ok?
Master Yideng was taken aback: "The Quanzhen Sect is a sect that allows monks to leave home."

Qin Hao smiled and said, "But my senior brother Zhou Botong did not become a monk. I built a secret realm in the back mountain, and I can allocate a valley for them to live in. As for you, Master Yideng, you may have made mistakes back then, but as far as I am concerned... let's do this."

After a pause, Qin Hao said, "I intend to lead the world to an advancement, and I have already built the Northern Xuanwu Grotto-Heaven in Zhongnan Mountain in the north, which has now become a secret realm. I suppose you, Master, should also know about the world's advancement nearly a year ago?"

Master Yideng was taken aback, then realized: "So it was because of you that day. But this grotto-heaven?"

"Master, don't you remember, 'One flower, one world; one leaf, one Bodhi'? I am a person from outside this world, merely a wisp of my soul transferred to this world. But the upper limit of this world is too low, and I also want to accumulate experience for world advancement, so I came up with this idea. Over the years, I have conducted experiments in the Northern Desert, Zhongnan Mountain, Peach Blossom Island, and outside Xiangyang City. I propose five slots, five locations in the east, west, south, north, and center, which perfectly correspond to the five colors and five directions. Master, you are considered to be of the Southern Fire element."

Master Yideng was a true Buddhist disciple, so he naturally understood these things.

Huang Yaoshi also understood it; he was very knowledgeable about Qimen Dunjia divination.

As for Huang Yaoshi's disciples Mei Chaofeng and Chen Xuanfeng?
Those two are ignorant and incompetent, and lack the necessary aptitude; they certainly wouldn't understand the terminology of the Xuanmen (Taoist sect).

Huang Yaoshi was different; he had exceptional talent.

Besides, if he didn't understand it, how could he use the Nine Yin Manual to create a peerless martial art belonging to Peach Blossom Island?
After the explanation, Master Yideng naturally agreed.

This is a good thing, not only for him, but also for Dali, for Buddhism, and for the world.

If the world advances, immortality may become a possibility in the future.

There is no place for one of the Five Great Virtuous Men in Buddhism, or in Dali.

This is a huge loss.

The five philanthropists decide what matters to others.

Isn't it very passive for them to be excluded?

"So I shall begin. However, I will need quite a few people. Master Yideng will need to send the four of us—the Fisherman, the Woodcutter, the Farmer, and the Scholar—back to Dali to gather more manpower."

Although Master Yideng has abdicated and become a monk.

However, they still valued the Duan family of Dali.

Moreover, if he makes a request, the Duan family of Dali would have no choice but to agree.

Besides, this is a good thing.

Next, Qin Hao started planting again.

As for Ying Gu's matter, there's no rush for now.

He planned to send Guo Jing and Huang Rong on the trip.

Lest we wait until Ying Gu's hair turns white, when people are old and their vitality has completely declined.

However, it seems that these two have their own things to do recently, so let's wait and see.

We can wait a year or two.

Master Yideng's situation is more complicated; planting cannot be done casually, and the situation within the Buddhist community must also be taken into account.

Buddhists particularly favor the Bodhi tree, as well as the lotus flower.

Qin Hao even made a lotus pond for him.

“Master, I’ve prepared the items for you. However, the method for refining the Eight Treasures Merit Pool is a secret of Buddhism. If you are fortunate enough to receive the teachings from a great Buddhist master, then you can prepare it yourself.”

Qin Hao actually planned to leave one of these lotus ponds in the Five Colors and Five Directions Cave Heaven.

This lotus pond is not yet comparable to the Eight Treasures Merit Pond, but it is still quite effective.

The condensed spiritual water is also quite good.

It can not only heal injuries, but also promote plant growth.

It can be said that with the lotus pond there, one can continuously harvest spiritual water.

And the lotus flowers, every year a batch of good lotus seeds can be harvested.

Lotus seeds can be used in medicine and also in alchemy.

Master Yideng looked at the scene outside and could hardly believe that this was his temple.

The changes over the past few months have been tremendous.

He couldn't believe it.

Not only did he not believe it, but fishermen, woodcutters, farmers, and scholars also found it hard to believe.

Even now, they still believe that the Quanzhen Sect's claim that the Junior Master of Quanzhen is a banished immortal is just nonsense made up by the Taoist priests of the Quanzhen Sect.

But that's the reality, and they dare not disbelieve it.

The trees here have all changed.

And it changes every day.

Starting as a sapling, it has grown into a towering tree in just a few months.

What else is unbelievable?
At this, everyone—from fishermen and woodcutters to farmers and scholars—was taken aback.

"Ying Gu, why are you here again?"

It's easy to guess. Ying Gu came a few months ago, and now that these months have passed, she's back again, isn't she?
To avoid being discovered, Ying Gu would launch sneak attacks at unpredictable times.

But it’s not too different.

The group exchanged glances and had no choice but to intervene.

But they were surprised when they made their move.

"Your Highness, what is it?"

Ying Gu glanced coldly at the fishermen, woodcutters, farmers, and scholars before laughing heartily, "I have already advanced to the Innate Realm. This time, you can't stop me."

In the past, when she came to seek revenge on Master Yideng, the four of them—the fisherman, the woodcutter, the farmer, and the scholar—stopped her.

Out of guilt, Master Yideng never fought back.

If Ying Gu could really walk up to Master Yideng, even the four of them—the fisherman, the woodcutter, the farmer, and the scholar—would not be able to stop her.

What became of Master Yideng at that time?

The four people's expressions changed drastically, but Ying Gu had already left first.

Ying Gu practiced martial arts diligently, and her lightness skill was also extremely strong.

Otherwise, how would she get in and out of Black Dragon Pool if she lived there?

She didn't practice fasting, so the nine-tailed fox couldn't possibly buy her food and necessary items.

"Follow."

The four exchanged a glance and quickly gave chase.

But Ying Gu was too fast.

Qin Hao turned his head, speechless: "I originally planned to have Jing'er and Rong'er go find Senior Brother Zhou, but I didn't expect something unexpected to happen today."

Before Huang Yaoshi and Hong Qigong could react, Master Yideng stood up, clasped his hands together, and said, "It's time. It seems that Ying Gu has already advanced, and the four of us—the fisherman, the woodcutter, the farmer, and the scholar—cannot stop her. Then it is my time to face this calamity and repay this blood debt."

He was deeply distressed.

A moment of folly back then led to the death of a child.

Master Yideng had long intended to be reborn in the Pure Land and repay his sins with this physical body.

Qin Hao, however, did not think that the other party was indeed wrong; they shouldn't have agreed and then gone back on their word.

This is giving people hope, only to destroy it in the end.

If she hadn't given him any hope from the beginning, Ying Gu probably wouldn't have been so resolute.

Since Ying Gu couldn't find the murderer from that day, she had no choice but to seek revenge on Master Yideng.

In reality, there was no animosity between them.

Huang Yaoshi and Hong Qigong had already understood what had happened between them, and they both felt somewhat regretful.

But Master Yideng's crime truly did not warrant death.

Just then, Ying Gu entered.

Huang Yaoshi and Hong Qigong had also noticed that the other party had actually been promoted.

Compared to their predecessors, they all have some shortcomings.

They have all made great progress.

Ying Gu was no match for him.

"Amitabha."

Master Yideng stood up, looked at Ying Gu, and said, "Now is the time for me to atone for my sins."

Instead, Ying Gu looked coldly at Master Yideng and accused him, "Prince Duan, stop pretending."

If you really wanted to die, why did you leave the four generals—the Fisherman, the Woodcutter, the Farmer, and the Scholar—to guard outside for so many years?

Moreover, I know that I have only recently been promoted, while you have been promoted for decades. How can I be your match?

Now it's nothing more than death.

Judging from Ying Gu's appearance, Qin Hao felt that she also had a death wish.

She planned to kill Master Yideng and follow him in death, to repay the feelings that Prince Duan had for her back then.

"Please wait, Sister-in-law." (End of Chapter)