From a martial arts disciple to a god through countless trials and tribulations

Chapter 52 Drowning Man
There was silence in the ancestral hall.

The group of Qi practitioners and ancient people opened their mouths in shock. The young man with phoenix eyes was of noble status. He was a descendant of the Cui family of Qinghe and was also a cultivator who had achieved enlightenment three times. But at this moment, he was ruthlessly crushed and thrown out the door.

"This person is extremely domineering in his actions." A disciple from a noble family in Red Crow City sighed in a low voice, thinking that Chen Xuan was even more domineering than the Cui family, and would never use words instead of taking action.

"It fits his character." Yan Yushu muttered to herself, pondering the possible consequences of this matter... She didn't know that there was a big ghost from the Southern Wilderness standing behind Chen Xuan, and he was not afraid of the Cui family of Qinghe at all.

"...Fuck." Ye Kui looked up in astonishment. He was squatting on the ground, playing with a teacup that a figure from Tao Hongchen had once drunk from. His talent was only above average, and all his abilities were acquired through hard work, so he only got an ordinary antique.

"People have two faces?" Ye Kui widened his eyes, his eyes opened wide, and he felt that the stereotype of Chen Xuan in his heart suddenly collapsed!

A group of ancient people stared at Chen Xuan nervously. Liu Jiao waved his hand back, stared at Chen Xuan, and suddenly laughed, saying:
"Come with me. I'm curious about what you can offer."

Liu Jiao asked Chen Xuan to go with him to the backyard for a detailed discussion. In fact, he did not think that the other party could offer conditions that would satisfy him. The so-called going to the backyard for a detailed discussion was just a way for both parties to save face.

The young man with phoenix eyes from the Cui family had done a terrible job, and he couldn't wait to threaten him in front of so many cultivators. If this were to get out to the outside world, Liu Jiao would definitely be put on the spot, and the consequences would be very serious...

Chen Xuan walked into the backyard and immediately went straight to the point, asking Liu Jiao what the immortal seed was.

Liu Jiao was surprised. He didn't expect the other party to ask about this.

But the matter of the Immortality Seed is not a secret. Many ancient sects and forces have records about it. Liu Jiao thought for a moment and then said:

"In ancient times, I had a nickname called [Ginseng Fruit]. Humans, demons, and ghosts all believed that eating my flesh and blood would grant them immortality."

"I had no power to resist and was captured and studied by countless forces."

Liu Jiao paused before continuing, "During the most difficult times, an ancient Qi practitioner nearing the end of his life took action. He kept me in a spiritual spring rich in vitality, devouring only my heart. The next day, my body grew back, and he continued devouring me. This cycle continued for hundreds of years... Sometimes, he even tried to transform my body into an elixir and swallow it."

Chen Xuan was stunned. He had never expected that Liu Jiao had such a tragic past, dark and sad.

Liu Jiao continued, "This ancient Qi practitioner was my good friend in our youth. Back then, countless forces were eyeing us covetously, and he repeatedly came to my aid, shielding me from danger... But as his lifespan drew to a close and death approached, no one could remain calm, not even him... Being devoured by him was better than being devoured by some other outsider, so I don't blame him."

"The plan ultimately failed. Later, when he was forced to disappear into seclusion, he built this secluded paradise for me out of consideration for our past friendship."

This is the only ancient creature that Liu Jiao has ever encountered. All the ancient immortal relics in Peach Blossom Spring originated from it.

Chen Xuan followed Liu Jiao and knew that countless people had studied the immortality seed, including many great cultivators throughout history, but in the end they all gained nothing.

From inside to outside, there is nothing different about Liu Jiao from ordinary people, but he is able to be immortal and live longer than the immortals.

"It's old news, let's not talk about it. Sigh... Eh?"

Liu Jiao felt as if a thorn in his back. He turned around suddenly and asked in confusion:

"Why are you staring at me like that?"

He was surprised to find that Chen Xuan was looking at him closely from behind, staring at him with eyes as big as copper bells, so hard that he almost cried.

The ancients had extremely strong physiques, and they could quickly sense and detect someone even if they were staring at them from hundreds of meters away. But at this moment, Chen Xuan's eyes were like a tiger's, and his gaze was very scary, which made him feel cold in his heart, as if his whole body was being pricked by steel needles, which was extremely uncomfortable.

Chen Xuan said in a deep voice, "Don't worry about it. Just continue telling your story. I'm listening attentively."

He was trying his best to stimulate his heart fast. In the past, crazy visions that transcended the world, such as the Lesser Underworld, the Yellow Millet Dream, and the Six Desire Heavens, appeared before his eyes, and his heart fast was automatically stimulated, allowing him to see them. But this time, he was trying to take the initiative to contact and peek at the destiny called the Longevity Seed.

Earlier in the ancestral hall, he had tried to secretly use Xinzhai to observe Liu Jiao, but to avoid causing misunderstandings, he had to stop halfway, but he had already caught a glimpse of a clue.

"What on earth are you going to do?" Liu Jiao asked loudly. He was no longer in the mood to talk about his own affairs. The scene in front of him was too weird. Chen Xuan stuck his head out, staring at him with his bright eyes as big as torches in a very rude way, which made his scalp numb and he wanted to turn around and leave.

"The Chosen One has the appearance of a dragon and a phoenix, and is of extraordinary bearing. This is my first time seeing him up close. Please allow me to take a closer look."

Chen Xuan spoke nonsense, his face serious and solemn, his eyes widening even wider, as if he wanted to memorize Liu Jiao's appearance and figure in his heart.

"Ah? This."

Liu Jiao was stunned, and subconsciously scratched his very ordinary face. Then, he straightened his collar, patted his sleeves twice, stood up with his head held high, and showed a sense of pride in this ordinary person. He said in a deep voice:

"Hmph, wait and see!"

This was not a malicious request. The other party had limited knowledge and it was normal for him to be impressed when he saw him, the chosen one, for the first time. It would be fine to satisfy him once... After all, he had lived for tens of millions of years and was one of the oldest creatures in the world. Was there anyone rarer than him?
If one has been in a high position for a long time, he will have majesty, which is better than the grace brought by appearance.

Even though Liu Jiao looked like an ordinary person, he was much more majestic. Even the group of aristocratic disciples in Chiya City who looked about the same age were far inferior to him.

"..."

Chen Xuan did not answer because a faint white light appeared in his vision.

Xinzhai was successfully launched!

Resonate with some images hidden behind the present world.

"Wow..."

The sound of flowing water rang in his ears, as if it was flowing endlessly into the distance, making Chen Xuan feel a sense of vastness and antiquity.

"Saw……"

Chen Xuan suddenly realized his spirit had left his body and landed on a vast, pale river. The water flowed like time, day and night, and the surface was covered in a thick mist. A bright moon rose from the river, its gentle glow reflecting the shimmering water.

In destiny.

Chen Xuan looked at the endless surging river, feeling a sense of returning to nature after the hustle and bustle.

It seems like a long river condensed from time.

"Is this the legendary River of Time? Where is Liu Jiao?"

He murmured to himself as the bright moon in the sky cast its light. He walked on the water, where the waves were rippling, looking for some trace of the Willow Dragon.

"Whoosh!"

There was a dark shadow drifting down the river, floating on the pale water. It was a drowned person.

Chen Xuan walked on the river water, came to the black shadow, and looked down.

"What's happening here?"

Liu Jiao's soul body had its eyes tightly closed, and parts of its clothes were rotten, revealing its rotten black wrists and chest. In serious cases, even the internal organs and bones under the skin were faintly visible, emitting wisps of black air, and looked deathly.

"Is he decaying?"

Chen Xuan was stunned, and a chill ran down his spine. Liu Jiao's soul and body were actually sick and rotting within their destiny!
(End of this chapter)