Starting with the titmouse, seventy-two transformations

Chapter 356 The Profound Old Monster Forced to Show Himself
Tongxuan is the final major realm of the three Qi-refining stages: Entering the Dao, Huangting, and Tongxuan.

The next step up is the ability to be resurrected in another body and achieve immortality as a "land immortal."

The three realms of Qi Refining each build upon the previous ones in terms of the content of cultivation.

Upon entering the Dao, one uses the foundation of the Dao to transform the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into true energy within the body, until the dantian is filled.

During the Yellow Court exercise, one can harness the true energy within the body to expand the energy channels, forming the microcosmic and macrocosmic orbits, until the energy permeates the entire body.

The Profound Realm goes a step further, opening up the two bridges between reality and illusion, connecting the inside and outside.

At this level, cultivators can use their internal true energy to connect with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, thereby borrowing the power of heaven and earth to create terrifying destructive force.

If a cultivator's true energy at the Yellow Court Realm can only cause one unit of damage, then at the Profound Realm, one unit of true energy might cause ten, several tens, or even hundreds of units of damage.

Everyone who can reach the Profound Realm is an unparalleled genius, either possessing extraordinary talent and exceptional endowment, or blessed with good fortune and great luck.

Furthermore, considering that for hundreds of years, spiritual energy had been depleted, and even those who had entered the Dao realm were extremely rare, this "mysterious old monster" who suddenly appeared out of nowhere might very well be an "ancient person"!
These are the ancients who, through various means, managed to survive from the previous era and live to this day!
"Ancient people? Is that even possible?"

Liu Sheng was taken aback by Du Bingyan's explanation and asked her the question twice.

You said that if ancient people appeared in the ruins, that would be understandable, just like "Peach Blossom Spring," which is isolated from the outside world, has secret methods passed down from that time, and still has spiritual energy remaining in the ruins, so it can be explained.

But spiritual energy has been depleted for hundreds of years. Master Wu Song once roamed the martial world, and anyone who could penetrate the internal organs with his strength could be called a "Grandmaster". How could there be an old monster who has lived for hundreds of years?

How do they make a living?

It should be understood that once a Qi cultivator is unable to absorb or exhale spiritual energy, their internal energy will gradually be depleted.

Once true energy is exhausted, one's realm will plummet, demoting from immortal to mortal, barely stronger than a regular person, subject to birth, aging, sickness, and death, unable to endure even a few hundred years.

How can one survive to this day?
"So, these old monsters are at least five or six hundred years old..."

Du Bingyan, with a solemn expression, explained to Liu Sheng in a low voice:
"They must have collected enough spiritual stones, spiritual sources, precious plants and other rare treasures rich in spiritual energy during the last spiritual tide revival. They used secret methods to fake their death and survived the hundreds of years of spiritual tide stagnation, and lived to this day."

She was born into the Du family of Bohai and was the eldest daughter. When she entered Shuiyue Nunnery, she was treated as a true successor and was trained. She had occasionally heard some rumors.

I hadn't taken it seriously until I saw what had happened, and then I realized that the rumors were not unfounded.

It was something that actually happened hundreds of years ago.

Liu Sheng frowned, trying to digest the information provided by Du Bingyan.

In this world, most people are illiterate and cannot read or write. Let alone things from hundreds of years ago, few people can even clearly explain things from their own grandfather's generation.

(Note: Even in this age of advanced internet, very few people can clearly recount the deeds of their ancestors in their youth and establish a timeline.)
Only a powerful clan like the Bohai Du family, which has a history spanning hundreds of years, would record its past in writing.

The profound heritage of aristocratic families!
He nodded, looking at the black speedboat rushing towards the next cargo ship on the river, a question suddenly arising in his mind:
"If it really is an ancient being that has lived for hundreds of years, why doesn't it stay home and conserve its life force instead of coming after me? Could it be..."

Immortal fate!

Mango Pomelo Sago!

Nowadays, rumors are spreading that mango pomelo sago can make people instantly become immortal and live forever.

For these ancient monsters nearing the end of their lives, regardless of whether the rumors are exaggerated, they are willing to take the risk.

Success! From now on, you will live forever.

No, at least a rare and precious treasure of heaven and earth could extend their lives.

Whether they succeed or not, they will not suffer a loss.

"boom!"

At this moment, Old Deng on the dark Clippers made his move again.

The cultivators on the cargo ship fought back in unison, throwing out all sorts of magical treasures, talismans, and spells.

In an instant, the light shone brightly, the glow was intense, the colors were vibrant, and the scene was magnificent.

But when the five-colored handprints rose high, everything became an illusion. The palm of true energy, several acres in size, easily crushed all counterattacks, severed the chains binding the water beast Jiang Yao, and slammed into the cargo ship.

Just like when we dealt with that warship.

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, the cargo ship shattered into pieces, completely "blooming" on the river surface.

Countless aquatic creatures swarmed in, devouring the struggling passengers in the water, instantly turning the river red.

At that moment, the jet-black speedboat accelerated and chased after its next target.

Judging from their posture, it seems they intend to wipe out all the boats on the river in one fell swoop?
Seeing this, the other boats on the river all sped up and rushed forward.

Originally, the area ahead was Longhou Gorge, a narrow river with rapid currents and hidden reefs, making it an accident-prone area that always required extreme caution.

But at this moment, everyone disregarded everything else and rushed towards Dragon Throat Gorge.

"Liu Lang..."

Du Bingyan's face turned pale, and she pulled Liu Sheng aside, asking in confusion:
"Old monster on the speedboat, if you came for the immortal opportunity, why did you smash all the boats on the river?"

"perhaps……"

A strange light flashed in Liu Sheng's eyes, and the blue figure on the black speedboat was reflected in his pupils.

He was a emaciated old man.

He was so thin he was skin and bones, with only a thin layer of withered skin clinging to his bones, and not a trace of blood in his skin.

His head was covered in white, withered hair, and a jade crown was placed on top of his head, which looked quite comical.

The style of the robes is quite ancient, unlike those of today.

The eyes of an old man may appear cloudy and unable to see, but deep within them lies a terrifying sharpness that can cause one's heart to tremble.

That was an indifference that transcended time and space, cold and ruthless, solely for the sake of immortality and longevity.

In his eyes, others were no different from pigs and dogs.

A sudden sense of foreboding washed over Liu Sheng, and he said in a deep voice:

"Perhaps they fought their way here from Changfeng Ferry."

"They fought their way here from Changfeng Ferry? Isn't that..."

Du Bingyan silently calculated in her mind, opened her mouth, and then fell silent.

If that's the case...

In recent days, have all the ships traveling on the Dalong River been attacked?
Leaving aside the losses to ships, money, and goods, the number of people on board alone is probably in the tens of thousands.

No wonder the river monsters and demons, which rarely appear in the river in the past, have been showing up frequently these past few days.

Especially near the black speedboat, a large number of large water monsters had gathered...

That old monster has such a ruthless killing intent!
But what's the point of indiscriminately killing innocent people like this?

Even if we kill the right person, let alone the wrong one, what if the immortal opportunity falls into the river? Wouldn't that be a loss?

"He's forcing us to show ourselves."

Liu Sheng took a deep breath, looked away, his eyes darting around:
"He must have been to Deer Head Valley and made an assessment of our combat capabilities."

So the force of the attack was just right, enough to keep me alive but not easy either...

Unless we are willing to confront the billions of aquatic creatures in the river, we will be forced to reveal our identities.

What a ruthless means!
(End of this chapter)