Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 271 Sorting Out the Harvest at Jinyun Secret Realm
As a powerful divine technique, Devouring Heaven and Earth is virtually omnipotent. After Gu Qing mastered it, it undoubtedly became his strongest trump card.

It's a good thing that no one has been able to force it out so far.

However, after breaking through to the Great Completion stage, it becomes difficult to advance to the Perfection stage. Gu Qing's own realm is insufficient to wield such powerful energy, so this second time assisting the Three Ancestors in resolving the issue of time energy requires an increased amount.

At least it will help him break free from his self-imposed isolation.

"Master, I shall begin."

"Come on, use all your strength, I can take it."

Gu Qing nodded and sat down on the platform formed by the vines, his robes fluttering in the wind.

The Taotie pattern appears between the eyebrows, as if it were an abyss devouring everything that looks at it.

Their magical power was rapidly depleted, and behind them, a gluttonous gate, resembling a beast's maw and filled with fangs and devouring laws and principles, swallowed the three ancestors whole.

"Refining!"

With a roar, the Devouring Dao formed chains. Due to his mastery of the Great Divine Power of Devouring Heaven and Earth, his attainments in the Devouring Dao actually surpassed those in the Fire Dao and Thunder Dao.

This chain, called the Order God Chain, is the material manifestation of the Dao, and one must have a very deep understanding of the laws of the Great Dao to obtain it.

The Devouring Chain replaced the vine seal, frantically devouring the time aura on the three ancestors' bodies, as well as that faint yet extremely stubborn power of time.

This power is so extraordinary that its mere existence puts immense pressure on Gu Qing, let alone completely refining it.

It's not that his Devouring Divine Power is ineffective, it's that his cultivation level is insufficient.

The first seal previously created a flowing cycle, slightly weakening the power of time within the Three Ancestors. Now, the second seal can truly refine the power of time.

Although the amount refined is negligible, over time, over hundreds or even thousands of years, the side effects of the Time Blade can be worn away.

Of course, the main function of the double seal is to use the Taotie Technique as a cage to seal a large amount of time power into it. When the seal is about to break down, the power flows into the first seal, into the bodies of the three ancestors, and then back into the double seal.

In this cycle, the power of time flows continuously, and the power that is being devoured is slowly worn away.

The impact on the three patriarchs themselves was greatly reduced.

In this way, his strength will rise and fall like the tides, but he will be able to break free from the shackles that prevent him from moving and regain his freedom.

Gu Qing, whose mana was nearly half depleted, gasped for breath.

He took out a jade pendant from his sleeve and hesitated before speaking.

"Third Ancestor, could you transfer the power of time that was sealed and refined by the Taotie into this ten-thousand-year-old jade pendant?"

The Ten Thousand Year Jade Pendant, also known as the Enlightened Divine Jade, is a naturally formed treasure and an excellent vessel. Ranked as the sixth-grade supreme treasure, it was the most valuable gain from the Battle of Qiuniuzhou.

The Third Ancestor had just woken up when he heard what Gu Qing wanted and burst into laughter.

"Last time you chose 'Hidden Universe in the Sleeve,' I thought you were a cautious person who wouldn't do anything without preparation."

"What's wrong? You're having trouble? You even want to study the power of time."

Gu Qing had no intention of hiding anything, or rather, she originally wanted to take advantage of the situation, so she explained.

"The guardian of Yan is dying, leaving no successor. This young man happens to be from Yan and has already cultivated to the peak of the seventh rank, not far from the sixth rank. I'm worried..."

"Second dick."

The Third Patriarch stretched, his joints cracking like firecrackers. After so many years of inactivity, the sudden twisting caused a sensation that was indescribable to outsiders.

He pondered for a moment, then spoke.

"It's not that I don't want to help you, but the double seal has just been successfully applied, and it's still unknown how much of your strength you can exert. Given the current situation, if I were to compete with the second brother for power..."

The Baiyue Mountain Society was the first to split. Although I disliked his overall philosophy, sometimes I had to consider it. How about I give you some advice?

Gu Qing looked dejected and sighed.

"But it doesn't matter."

"Leave Baiyue Mountain, leave the Southern Region, and go to other great regions to cultivate."

“It’s one method, but the best place for a sixth-grade cultivator to cultivate is the Void Battlefield. Once I leave Baiyue Mountain, it will be difficult for me to have the opportunity to enter it.”

"Well."

The Third Ancestor crossed his arms and rubbed his chin, looking dejected. “I can give you a personal token. Go to the Western Sea and seek out the Cloud Dream Immortal Sect. The Fairy of Illusionary Sound, one of the sect’s patriarchs, is a close friend of mine and can lend you a hand.”

"it is good."

Since that's the case, then there's no question of whether I'm willing or unwilling to give up something.

It's a pity about the Xuantian Black Market. It's just starting to improve. If it's separated from him, it will quickly decline in a few years. It's better to hand it over to someone you trust to manage, or just sell it off and make a killing.

"Come find Baohua when you want to leave. I'm staying here for now."

"clear."

Gu Qing nodded and did not leave. Instead, he found a place to stay in the Baohua Cave.

He still needs to return to the mortal realm once more; the Jinyun Secret Realm can now be opened.

After receiving news of Emperor Taizu of Yan's death, he did not return to the Huosang Mountain Taoist temple.

In fact, the direct descendants of ordinary people are divided into five lineages according to the five kingdoms.

The Yan lineage is gone, and he has never met Yan Jiangyue, let alone how to bring it up with her.

Since the end of the second war between humans and demons.

The Twelve Immortal Sects established fifty mortal kingdoms and twelve cultivation kingdoms as their bases, allowing the human race to flourish. However, the direct lineage of mortals has always been in a state of absolute weakness.

It has never been glorious for thousands of years.

Ninety-nine percent of the problems stem from the Guardian system. It's already difficult for a prodigy to emerge in the mortal realm, and with such constraints placed upon them, even orderly succession becomes a problem, let alone development and expansion.

"It's difficult, so difficult..."

Gu Qing also had some emotions, which was understandable. Having benefited from it, she naturally had to respect its rules.

If you really don't want to, you can only try to avoid it.

We'll talk about returning when we're financially secure enough to stand on our own two feet in the future.

After calming down, Gu Qing sorted through his storage bag, and one of the funerary objects caught his attention.

It was the Demon Palace Elder's natal magic weapon, a bowl-shaped magic weapon containing all kinds of poisons.

With a flick of his wrist, some viscous venomous flames of ten thousand snakes blazed fiercely.

It's only a little bit away from advancing to the next level.

"During this time, I will refine this treasure to support your growth."

"Grow up quickly, or the master's poisonous fruit will go moldy."

Gu Qing tried to find humor in his misery, while secretly grumbling to himself.

Gradually getting into the zone.

At the other end of the Treasure Flower Cave, the Third Ancestor, having regained his strength, rapidly restored his withered flesh and blood, quickly becoming plump again.

To be honest, he has a handsome face, a complete transformation from his previous skeletal appearance.

Baohua was hugging the Third Ancestor, her head pressed tightly against his chest, unwilling to leave. There must be a story between the two of them.

"Don't worry, I won't leave this time."

"Once Gu helps me completely resolve the issue of the power of time, we'll stay within the mountain gate, spend every day together, and have a few children."

Baohua patted the Third Ancestor.

"Haven't we been together day and night all these years? And you even had a child? I think you're just in heat."

"No, how can you talk like that..."

"I'll tell you, I'll tell you!"

After the argument, there was silence again, and only after a long while did hearty laughter break out.

(End of this chapter)