The Path to Immortality: Starting with an Analysis of Basic Concepts

"Junior Brother, you can start the repair whenever you want."

Master Ma replied immediately.

Zhu Yu glanced at him in surprise. Now he truly felt the goodwill emanating from this so-called "Qingping Sect" steward. Of course, he wouldn't refuse, and nodded with a smile:

"Thank you, senior brother."

"I have just been promoted to Foundation Establishment and there are many things I don't understand. I will inevitably have to trouble my senior brother in the future."

Upon hearing this...

Master Ma nodded in satisfaction. He had no choice but to accept it. The Spirit Lords of the Heavenly Dao Sect were all incredibly arrogant. Dealing with them before had caused him a lot of frustration, but he didn't dare to vent it.

They were under someone else's roof and had no choice but to bow their heads.

The main problem is that we can't beat them.

"It's still better to have a 'Spirit Ruins Master' who comes from within our own ranks."

Thinking of this, Master Ma found Zhu Yu even more pleasing to the eye, and his desire to befriend him intensified. He nodded with a smile and readily agreed:

"Junior brother, please feel free to come and find me. Although I am not as powerful as your 'Spirit Ruins Master,' I still have some influence in this small area of ​​'Qingping Tower.'"

Zhu Yu kept a close eye on Master Ma. Hearing the slightly emphasized tone in the words "Lord of the Spirit Ruins," a thought flashed through his mind, and he vaguely understood.

"I'm afraid Brother Ma suffered a loss at the hands of those guys before..."

He wasn't familiar with the others in the group either. In the past few days, apart from saying a sentence when he first joined the group, he had only watched the screen without saying a word.

Excluding the "Heavenly Dao Sect Leader" who is suspected of falling into the "Abyss," there are only sixteen people in the group, which are the sixteen "Spirit Ruins Masters."

Compared to the size of the "Heavenly Dao Sect", it is indeed quite small.

This also confirms what the ancestor said. The damage suffered by the "Immortal Tomb and Spirit Ruins" was far more serious than he had imagined.

However, the appearance of "Qingping Tower" is a problem.

This also means that "Fairy Tomb and Spirit Ruins" is developing in a positive direction.

Perhaps once he reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, the "Immortal Tomb and Spirit Ruins" will be sufficient to accommodate a new "Golden Core True Monarch".

And in these past few days.

In the group, "Wind Howl" kept shouting, "A man can't get rich without windfall gains, and a horse can't get fat without night food," seemingly eyeing the fantasy treasures in the "Martial World" and trying to invite people to team up.

"Bai Ze" explains that the chance of stealing a fantasy treasure is zero, while the chance of being trapped is over 90%.

In short, it's suicide.

Therefore, no one paid any attention to the "wind howling".

However, the one named "Sword Princess" and "Hua Lian" would occasionally exchange sarcastic remarks, sometimes even involving him in the conversation.

Zhu Yu had just entered the Foundation Establishment stage and was afraid of being exposed, so he didn't dare to reply.

Coming to his senses, Zhu Yu sincerely thanked him, and after chatting for a while about the layout of the "mansion," he pretended to hesitate before speaking.

Seeing this, Master Ma waved his hand and said, "Junior Brother, please speak frankly." After a pause, he solemnly said, "Junior Brother, there's no need to worry. I'm doing this not only because we get along well, but also because I'm following the orders of the 'True Lord' and opening the door to convenience for you newly promoted 'Spirit Ruins Masters'."

Zhu Yu's eyes lit up, and he asked in confusion, "Even the True Lord has inquired about this?"

Master Ma nodded slightly, saying meaningfully, "Junior Brother, you'd better focus on improving yourself before the other seventeen 'Spirit Ruins Masters' appear. In the meantime, if you need anything, just come and find me."

"Um?…"

Zhu Yu was taken aback, then came to his senses, a serious look appearing in his eyes.

Master Ma's meaning couldn't be clearer.

Once the eighteen Spirit Ruins Masters are established, the decree of "True Lord Qingping" will likely be issued. Recalling what was said in the group that "True Lord Qingping" intended to sacrifice the "Martial World" to the "Immortal Tomb Spirit Ruins," the purpose is self-evident.

The battle for the "Martial World!"

The thought arose, and Zhu Yu felt a sense of urgency. Without asking any further questions, he quickly explained his intentions.

He wants to go into the "Lingze" secret realm again.

That day, at the request of the old fishman "Hai", he branded his bloodline onto his "Life Spirit Ruins". As long as he lived, his bloodline would continue.

Besides.

We also need to give a subordinate foundation-building position to "Whale," one of the descendants of "Sea."

Master Ma glanced at him with a puzzled look, but didn't ask any further questions. He then conjured a seven-colored jade pendant in his hand, presented it to him, and said:

"Junior brother, take my mark and go to the 'Ruins Pavilion' to enter the secret realm."

After saying this, he gave the following instructions:

"Do not cause serious damage to the secret realm, or you will have a hard time explaining yourself."

Zhu Yu reached out and took the jade pendant, cupping his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you, Senior Brother. If you ever need anything in the future, please feel free to come to me."

Although he knew it was just polite talk, Master Ma was still very satisfied. At least he had this attitude, and if their relationship deepened in the future, these polite words would naturally come true.

Let's have a brief chat.

Zhu Yu rose to take his leave.

Master Ma saw him off from the palace, saying that construction would begin on a chosen day, and that a cave dwelling similar to the "Netherworld Palace" would be built according to his request.

I thanked him repeatedly and rode the light of my escape straight into the sky.

Not long after he left.

An eight-month pregnant woman emerged from a side hall. Master Ma quickly stepped forward, waved his hand to cast a spiritual energy shield around her, and then complained:

"Ying'er, didn't we tell you not to come out? You know how terrifying the radiation from the cultivators of the Heavenly Dao Sect is; how could you and the child withstand it?"

Although the words were a complaint, they were full of concern.

Chen Ying's eyes flickered slightly, and she patted his arm playfully, saying casually, "I just saw someone I know. If I wasn't worried about hurting our child, I would have come out already."

"An acquaintance? Zhu Yu?"

Master Ma looked puzzled. According to the information he had gathered, although Chen Ying came from the "Netherworld Palace", she had no connection with Zhu Yu.

Chen Ying gave a knowing look and said with a smile, "I once teamed up with Senior Brother Zhu to kill demons and earn rewards. At that time, he was disguised. It was only recently that I learned his true identity through Elder Hong."

"Yeah…"

Master Ma frowned almost imperceptibly, gently stroking Chen Ying's pregnant belly, and said with a smile, "Don't be rash when you see him again. He has just advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage and become the 'Spirit Ruins Master,' and is currently at the height of his power. Even your husband wouldn't dare to provoke him easily."

"He's reached the Foundation Establishment stage?... "

Chen Ying looked surprised, then leaned against Master Ma's chest and said coquettishly, "No matter how powerful he is, how can he compare to my husband? You are only one step away from the Golden Core Realm, while he is only at the Foundation Establishment Realm."

"Hehe, it's different, it's different..."

Master Ma narrowed his eyes.

"My lord, can I... establish my foundation? I am already thirty-six years old, and if I wait any longer I will be old and withered..." Chen Ying hugged Ma Zhenren and looked at him expectantly.

"Wait until you give birth to the child," said Ma Zhenren.

"Alright then..." Chen Ying lowered her head, feigning disappointment, a sinister glint in her eyes. After a few moments, when Ma Zhenren didn't speak, she raised her head, looked at his ordinary face, and said pitifully, "Husband...you won't abandon me after the baby is born, will you?"

"No, it won't happen." Master Ma patted her head, his face full of affection. "Don't overthink it. Just focus on your pregnancy. If you need anything, just tell the housekeeper. I have some things to take care of, so you can go back now."

After speaking, he touched her brow and suddenly transformed into a stream of light that shot into the sky.

They watched as the light vanished.

Chen Ying's expression was uncertain.

……

"Ruins Pavilion".

It is a palace located below the "Qingping Pagoda".

Holding the mark of the True Man Ma, Zhu Yu successfully passed through the array barrier and entered the "Ruins Pavilion".

Upon entering.

Just like the day I entered the teleportation vortex, the world was in chaos, with no distinction between up and down, or the four directions, only countless points of light of different sizes.

Zhu Yu knew that these points of light were the large and small spiritual ruins attached to the "Qingping Spiritual Ruins". He tried to touch the larger points of light, but encountered resistance, indicating that he could not enter.

Not disappointed, he swept his divine sense across the area.

They quickly found the "Spirit Marsh Secret Realm" among the many small spirit ruins.

Without hesitation, he focused his divine sense and chose to enter.

The grass-green light shone brightly, instantly engulfing him. He felt dizzy and disoriented, as if he were being tossed around in a roller.

My consciousness wavered for a moment.

When he opened his eyes again, he found himself above a pool of water. He swept his divine sense across the area, and the surrounding scenery entered his mind.

This is a sacred pool covering thousands of acres.

Whether it was because it hadn't been cleaned or due to the time difference, a small tribe lived in the pool. Sensing his divine sense, they were all so frightened that they plunged into the mud and pretended to be dead.

Zhu Yu no longer cared about such a trivial spiritual object. With a slight thought, he transformed into a stream of light and soared into the sky, heading straight for the core of the "Spiritual Marsh Secret Realm" based on the memories of "Hai".

We passed through a series of pools.

Not long after.

Zhu Yu arrived at a pool covering nearly 10,000 acres at the core, fell directly into the pool, and moved downwards into the ground. After going about 100 feet deep, he felt as if he were touching a mist.

next moment.

A boundless, shimmering lake, resembling a vast ocean, came into view. Looking down, one could see various fish and beasts living there, as well as fish herders herding them.

Just then.

Ugh…

A long, deep whistle sounded.

The fish and beasts that were foraging in the water scattered and fled, some returning to their caves and others diving into the mud. Among them were many fish and beasts that had reached the first level of perfection.

Immediately, a dark, enormous shadow appeared on the surface of the lake. The water surged, and a giant beast, nearly a hundred feet long, shaped like a whale, with black skin and blue stripes, emerged from the water.

Its azure eyes gazed up at the sky, its body shimmering with blue patterns, and streaks of azure lightning appeared out of nowhere, instantly filling the air with a strong, burnt smell.

They seemed to be drawn in by its voice.

Lizard heads kept emerging from the lake, riding various strange beasts as they surfaced, looking up at the sky with obvious panic and confusion in their eyes…

At this time.

Tuyuren Center.

A creature quite different from ordinary trolls, nearly ten feet tall, with a straight and robust physique. Its skin was not yellow like that of trolls, but a refreshing light blue, with prominent cheeks, a broad jaw, and a crown on its head that meandered like deer antlers.

It doesn't look like a lizard; it looks more like a dragon's head...

Its status is clearly extraordinary.

The surrounding Tuyu people dared not approach within three zhang, yet they stood guard closely to its side, and even the giant whale glanced back at it.

When Zhu Yu saw the peculiar "Fish-Man", he was stunned. When he came to his senses, his expression was indifferent.

At that moment, he just wanted to slap himself hard.

Is this the atavistic pufferfish people that "Hai" spoke of?

play?

When did the "Jiaoren" become the ancestors of the "Tuyuren"?

That's right.

"Hai" introduced his junior as a "Jiaoren" (a type of dragon-like creature), and judging from the dragon horns on its head, it seemed to be a pure-blooded "Jiaoren" in the awakening stage.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yu gritted his teeth, feeling even more remorseful.

You must know that the "whale" is a dragon-like being, so how could it possibly absorb the bloodline of the "sea"?

And "Jiaoren".

Even if their bloodline origins are inferior, they are still a superior race, incomparable to a lowly race like the Tuyu people.

And that Kun fish…

"well…"

Zhu Yu sighed helplessly.

Now that he has already absorbed the bloodline of "Hai", there is no going back. He can only hope that "Jing" is indeed a descendant of the Tuyu people.

Too lazy to waste words, he took out a method that "Hai" had deliberately left behind, a jade talisman that could temporarily control the Kun fish and prevent it from attacking, and activated it by transferring magic power into it.

The Kun fish's eyes were blank, and the lightning storm around it paused for a moment before dissipating.

Seeing this, Zhu Yu no longer held back. He reached out and his surging magical power transformed into a giant hand, which he pressed down on the "whale".

昂…

Seeing the person rushing towards him, the "whale" suddenly stopped moving. A violent killing intent appeared in its pale golden vertical pupils, and golden flames blazed around its body. It raised its head and let out a roar like a dragon's cry.

Zhu Yu savored the "dragon" aura and felt instantly satisfied.

It's not the dragon bloodline of the "Dragon Blood Kobolds," but the "Dragon Bloodline" from mythology. The difference between the two is significant.

"Giving it this auxiliary foundation location seems like a good deal..."

Just as he was anticipating what surprises the "whale" would bring.

The "whale," which seemed ready to attack, suddenly turned around and plunged into the lake, disappearing from sight.

"? They ran away..."

Zhu Yu was taken aback, but when he came to his senses, his eyes shone even brighter. He nodded in satisfaction, "Not bad at all, very intelligent, a good prospect."

Thinking this way.

A giant hand, formed from magical power, plunged into the lake with a thunderous roar.

In just a few breaths.

He then grabbed the fleeing "whale" and a golden turtle as big as a millstone, which broke out of the water, and sealed them with a wave of his hand, storing them in the "Beast Bag".

He turned to look at the struggling, gradually recovering Kun fish and shook his head with some regret.

The Kun fish was an old friend of the "sea" and had told him to let it go.

But that's not the main reason.

The main problem is that the Kun fish has advanced to the second tier and is too deeply entangled with the "Spirit Marsh Secret Realm". Killing it is not a problem, but capturing it alive and forming a contract with it is a price he cannot afford for the time being.

We can only hope to see what happens in the future.

After giving it a deep look, Zhu Yu's figure slowly blurred and disappeared, and in the instant he vanished, a violent lightning bolt swept across.

Ugh…

……

When Zhu Yu opened his eyes again, he found himself outside the "Ruins Pavilion". He glanced at the "Ruins Pavilion" and rode his escape light into the sky.

Return to "Grave Island".

Because of the aura, the little guys called out to each other from afar, then went back to their own play. Zhu Yu didn't pay any attention, glanced at the many servants cultivating at the foot of the mountain, and came to where Xiao Hei was on the mountainside.

It just landed.

A large tree, entirely white with a light similar to moonlight, came into view. Upon closer inspection, one could clearly sense its rich "divine" spiritual energy.

Its aura had some effect on Zhu Yu, who was advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm. When he arrived under the tree, the distracting thoughts in his mind unknowingly lessened, and a sense of peace and tranquility settled in his heart.

But before he could check the status of "Starry Sky Wood"...

An undisguised malicious intent surfaced.

"Get out...get out...dig a hole and bury you..."

"Huh... it's developed intelligence so quickly..."

Zhu Yu looked at the "Starry Sky Tree" with surprise, sensing its increasingly agitated intent. He quickly withdrew from its canopy, nodded in satisfaction, and turned to look at Xiao Hei and Xiao Qi, saying:

"How is it? Can the Essence of Life cultivate 'Starry Sky Wood'?"

Xiao Hei nodded repeatedly, but Xiao Qi shook his head violently.