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

Liang Kuan, Xun Su, Ni Ying, and the others dared not neglect their duties, and stood up to address him as their senior brother, and began to record his information.

Unlike ordinary disciples.

The information logged in by the Qi Refining Perfection cultivators who came here was incredibly detailed, including their spiritual root attributes, aptitude, and cultivation foundation, with everything described in great detail.

At first, Liang Kuan was puzzled, thinking it was too detailed. But Xun Su reminded him, and he realized that these Qi Refining Perfection cultivators had come here for the "Auxiliary Foundation Establishment" position.

As he recruited one powerful Qi Refining Perfection cultivator after another, Liang Kuan's original hopes were completely dashed.

He has only just established the "Crimson Demon Dao Foundation" so far, and is far from achieving the divine Dao Foundation, mastering his techniques, and reaching the "Foundation Building Realm". How could he possibly compete with these people?

"well…"

Liang Kuan's expression dimmed for a moment.

Xun Su, who had noticed the change in Xun Su's expression out of the corner of his eye, was about to say something when he suddenly heard Qiao Hewei's surprised voice from the side.

"Big brother, what brings you here?... "

Xun Su turned his head and saw Qiao Hewei stand up to greet a young man who looked seven parts like him, with sharp eyebrows that pierced his temples, and a somewhat arrogant and domineering demeanor.

"Why is he here..."

Xun Su's eyes showed surprise.

He was no stranger to Joe and Brother Wei.

His name is Qiao Heyong. He has a talent level of six and is said to have been born with a sword. He has an extremely high talent for swordsmanship and has joined a certain inner palace of the "Fallen God Tower". He has a considerable reputation among the many inner palace disciples.

Qiao Heyong patted his younger brother on the shoulder with a look of satisfaction and said with a hearty laugh, "Big brother has long admired the 'True Man' and has come to pay my respects at the 'True Man's' residence..."

"Very good!…"

Qiao Hewei's face lit up with surprise and delight. He quickly led his elder brother to the front to register. Although the other cultivators in line were dissatisfied, they didn't say anything.

Ni Ying, who was in charge of checking the new disciples, looked at the two brothers talking and a sneer appeared on his lips. He came back to his senses and was about to say something to Hong Xingwang.

Suddenly, a look of astonishment appeared on his face. He abruptly stood up and headed towards Liang Kuan, Xun Su, and the others who were in charge of recruiting cultivators.

Ni Ying: "?"

Under the watchful eyes of several people, Hong Xingwang jogged up to a young man in red robes and a tall hat, with a fair and round face, who had just stepped off the boat.

Unlike Qiao Hewei's surprise, he looked somewhat nervous and said:

"Good fortune, are you here to see your father?"

Hong Youfu was surprised to see his elderly father there. After listening to his words, he remained silent for a few moments, then shook his head and said:

"It was the Lord of the Manor who sent me to seek refuge with the 'True Man'."

"How could this be..." Hong Xingwang said in astonishment, "Didn't you say last time that the 'Lord' of the main family valued you a lot? How come..."

Hong Youfu fell silent.

He had been cultivating for nearly sixty years and his cultivation had long since reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but unfortunately there was never a place for him in the "Mansion," and he wasted more than twenty years.

Perhaps the "Lord of the Palace" couldn't stand it anymore, and allowed him to leave the palace the day before yesterday to join the newly opened "Netherworld Palace".

Seeing his son remain silent, Hong Xingwang paused, patted his shoulder, and said with a smile, "That's perfect. Let me tell you, I'm an old acquaintance of the 'Lord of the Manor,' and I was even thinking of introducing you to him the other day..."

Hong Youfu was initially puzzled, but after hearing his father explain point by point, a look of astonishment and envy immediately appeared on his face…

Unbeknownst to Hong Xingwang, who was in high spirits, whenever the father and son walked by, the Qi Refining Perfection cultivators within a three-zhang radius would retreat as if they had seen some kind of raging flood or ferocious beast.

Seeing this scene.

"Who is this person?...

Liang Kuan, Bai Yan, and Zhou Tong all showed expressions of surprise and doubt.

"This murderer is actually Hong... Old Master Hong's son?"

Xun Su and Ni Ying looked shocked.

Seeing this, Qiao Hewei became wary and transmitted his voice to his elder brother, who had suddenly frowned and fallen silent, "Brother, won't this person hinder your acquisition of the 'Subordinate Foundation Establishment' position?"

Qiao Heyong's brows relaxed, and he shook his head slightly. "No." Before Qiao Hewei could show any joy, he continued, "As long as he has no grudge against the 'Lord of the Manor,' he will definitely have a place."

"ah?…"

Qiao Hewei looked at his elder brother in astonishment.

Qiao Heyong shook his head without explaining, his gaze lingering on Hong Youfu for a few moments, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes, before turning to Qiao Hewei and saying:

"You go ahead with your work, I'll be right back..."

Having said that, he took a step forward and swept out of the mansion like the wind, as if to make a golden sword soar into the sky, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

When Hong Xingwang brought Hong Youfu to register, Xun Su hurriedly stood up and, somewhat nervously, cupped his hands in greeting:

"Xun Su greets Senior Brother Hong."

"Greetings, Junior Brother Xun."

Hong Youfu nodded with a smile.

Hong Xingwang was afraid that his son would look down on Xun Su and the others, and needlessly offend a few people who were on good terms with Zhu Yu, so he hurriedly introduced them one by one.

"Greetings, fellow disciples."

Hong Youfu gave Liang Kuan a special look, greeted him with a smile, and then, under Xun Su's warm reception, began logging in.

Name: Hong Youfu.

Spiritual Root: Blood

Aptitude: Grade 6 (Accompanying spirit: Filthy Blood)

Cultivation level: Qi Refining Perfected.

Cultivation Method: "The True Scripture of Corpse Mountain and Blood Sea - Qi Refining Chapter"

Dao Foundation: Mount Futu

Spells: ...

Just as they were registering.

A boat carrying scattered monks slowly descended.

At the call of a person who seemed to be in charge, young men and women, either alone or in small groups, filed out of the boats, looking at the long line ahead with a mixture of excitement and trepidation.

in the crowd.

Among the group of five, a handsome young man in a magic robe suddenly said, "I heard that since the 'Immortal Abode' has just opened, the requirements for recruiting disciples have been lowered. We've come at a good time."

"Really? Wuyu, you're not lying to us..." a pretty young woman exclaimed in surprise.

Beside her stood a girl with a cool and aloof demeanor and a face as bright as the moon. Upon hearing this, she also looked at the boy.

The boy's gaze fell on the girl, a smug glint in his eyes. He said with a hint of boastfulness, "My uncle is the manager in charge of building the 'Netherworld Palace.' He said this was a rare opportunity, so he sent me."

"Wu Yu, your uncle is really amazing..." The admiring look on the pretty woman's face was clearly visible.

"That's right."

The somewhat thin-faced boy next to him nodded repeatedly, his expression slightly obsequious, and said, "Brother Wuyu will definitely become a big shot like your uncle in the future. Don't forget us then."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yu couldn't help but smile, and said in a deliberately old-fashioned manner, "Brother Cao Kun, don't worry, I, Wu Yu, am not an ungrateful person." As he spoke, he glanced at the valiant young man not far away and said with a slightly sarcastic tone, "Unlike some people, who don't even say thank you after receiving benefits."

These words were spoken.

Not only did the dashing young man frown, but even the beautiful young woman showed annoyance and couldn't help but speak up:

"So what if you told us in advance, Wuyu..."

Before she could finish speaking, a shout suddenly came from the side.

"Kun'er!"

Cao Kun, who was standing behind Wuyu glaring at the heroic young man, suddenly trembled upon hearing the sound. His eyes darted around, and he lowered his head to hide behind Wuyu.

The blackfish, the girl, and the young man all turned to look.

Then a middle-aged woman with a somewhat long face, bearing a six-tenths resemblance to Cao Kun, and with tattoos on her face that looked like scribbled symbols, strode over.

Obvious.

This woman has a very close relationship with Cao Kun, and judging from the intimate way she addresses him, she is most likely a close relative of his.

The tattoos on the woman's face were all too familiar to them; they were the most basic techniques that only some poor, independent cultivators would practice.

The girl looked at Cao Kun, who was hiding behind the cuttlefish, with a playful expression.

The dashing young man withdrew his gaze and lowered his eyelids.

Clearly, the two of them didn't want to pay attention.

Sensing the gazes directed at her, Wu Yu frowned almost imperceptibly, forced a smile, nodded to the woman, and then revealed Cao Kun behind her.

Seeing his son cowering and not daring to raise his head, and sensing the connection left for his son by the jade talisman, Zhu Yi, who had come specifically for this purpose, immediately understood what was going on. His gaze swept over Wu Yu and the others, he nodded slightly, approached his son, patted his head, and smiled:

"Years have passed, and you've grown so tall..."

"mother…"

Cao Kun whispered, trying to back away, but he immediately felt as if he were being held by an arm made of steel, unable to move. Then he heard his mother's somewhat unfamiliar but undeniable voice.

"Come, let's go with Mother to pay our respects to Master."

As soon as those words were spoken...

Cao Kun's body froze instantly.

The pretty woman moved in sync with him.

The girl's eyes held a mocking glint, while the dashing young man closed his eyes.

Cao Kun felt a sudden darkness before his eyes, as if countless mocking and laughing gazes were coming from all directions, like needles piercing his body. His face flushed red, and he suddenly raised his head.

"mother…"

Just as he was about to shout, a dark shadow suddenly blocked his way. He felt as if he had encountered a raging flood or a ferocious beast; the hair on his body stood on end, and the words caught in his throat, unable to come out.

next moment.

Cao Kun then saw a grotesque face, resembling a snake but not quite, with prominent horns and claws, approaching him. Overwhelmed with fear, he could hardly breathe.

Just then.

Upon hearing her mother's voice, the fear in her heart receded like a receding tide.

"Whale, what do you think? My son's not bad, is he..."

"Whale" looked at Zhu Yi, whose face was full of pride, then at Cao Kun, who looked like a chicken in his arms, and nodded silently. After thinking for a moment, it took out a bead the size of a thumb from its pocket, tossed it to Cao Kun, looked around, and hummed:

"It's time to go back."

Having said that, he turned and stepped onto the golden turtle.

Zhu Yi nodded, took her bewildered son holding the turtle pearl in his hand, and boarded the golden turtle. Before leaving, she glanced coldly at the girl and the others, her robes radiating a hazy glow that enveloped her.

The golden turtle soared into the air, its limbs moving, and soon disappeared into the depths of the cave.

"who is she?…"

Wu Yu, a pretty young girl, a gentle young woman, and a heroic young man stared blankly as the golden turtle carried the fierce alien race and Cao Kun and his mother, who appeared to be servants, into the "Netherworld Palace".

A while later.

Wuyu muttered, "Is Brother Cao Kun playing the fool for me?"

"Who is that person? How did she bring Cao Kun into the 'Netherworld Palace'? Why didn't the stewards and deacons stop her?" the pretty young girl asked incredulously.

The beautiful young girl's face suddenly turned ugly.

The handsome young man frowned.

The teenagers who witnessed this scene discussed it endlessly.

Not long after.

They learned about Cao Kun's mother from a cultivator who originally came from the "Yinming Palace".

He was indeed a servant.

However, their master is a "real person," who is also the lord of the "Netherworld Palace" they are about to join.

However, their master is a "real person," who is also the lord of the "Netherworld Palace" they are about to join.

"hiss…"

Upon hearing the news, everyone gasped in shock.

"That timid guy actually has this kind of background?... "

"Damn it, look at his unwilling expression. What? Does his mother not belong to him if she becomes a servant? If she were my mother, I certainly wouldn't mind..."

"Pah, dream on..."

"..."

Everyone talked about Yunyun, just for the sake of conversation, after all, they might never have the chance to meet such a person in their entire lives.

The expressions on Wuyu and the others' faces varied.

Wu Yu was overjoyed but also filled with regret. If he had known that Cao Kun's mother was a "real person's" close attendant, he would have turned around and recognized Cao Kun as his elder brother.

This was a close attendant who accompanied the "True Man" from humble beginnings to rise to power. It's easy to imagine that his relationship with the "True Man" must have been extremely close. For them, and even for their fathers, he was a rare and important figure.

"well…"

"Kun-ge has been so badly hiding this from his younger brother..."

The pretty young girl's eyes darted around, and she chimed in, "Yes, yes, Brother Cao... Brother Cao is so good at hiding it. With his aunt's connections, why bother checking qualifications..."

The two of them kept praising each other, completely ignoring the rather unpleasant-looking young man and woman beside them.

This minor incident did not affect the acceptance of disciples.

Soon it was their turn to line up for qualification testing.

……

The second floor of the "Inverted Tower".

While waiting for the "Blood Slave" to break through, Zhu Yu took a moment to access the disciple information recorded in the "Yinming Mansion". He nodded slightly as he watched the number of newly recruited disciples continue to rise to nearly two thousand.

He then turned his gaze to the cultivator who had reached the first level of Qi Refining Perfection.

Scan them one by one.

Then, perceive them one by one through the "Tongyou" formation.

Perhaps because the foundation of the "prefecture" was already full, the quality of these Qi Refining Perfection cultivators who came was extremely high. They were all complete divine foundations, and most of them had intermediate cultivation lineages, with their foundations forged from at least eight thousand divine soul particles.

Two of them were of particular interest to him.

One person possesses a "Sword Dao Spirit Body," has cultivated a sword intent akin to divine thought, and the cultivation method "Heavenly Sword Record" is extremely well-suited to him. If he were to be recruited as an "Auxiliary Foundation Establishment cultivator," he would become a fierce general under his command.

It was none other than Brother Qiao Hewei, Qiao Heyong.

As for the second person, Zhu Yu was somewhat surprised. After thinking for a moment, he opened the "Group Chat," focused his mind on the panel, and actively circled "Zhanlong Zhenren."

[Yinming: Does Senior Brother Zhanlong know Hong Youfu?]

In just a few breaths.

Hong Sheng, the "Dragon Slayer," replied.

[Zhanlong: This boy has an excellent temperament, but unfortunately I have no vacancy for him. Junior Brother Yinming, you can rest assured to take him under your command; he can be a great help to you in the future.]

Before Zhu Yu could reply, a message popped up.

[Wind Howl: Senior Brother Zhanlong, do you still have any unused true teachings? Junior Brother is willing to exchange them for a large sum of money.]

Bai Ze: Senior Brother Zhanlong, do you have any more of your true teachings that you don't want? Junior Brother is willing to exchange them for a large sum of money.

Nine Heads: Senior Brother Zhanlong, do you still have any unused true teachings? Junior Brother is willing to exchange them for a large sum of money.

Ying Shui: ...

White text: ...

………

The words "Slaying Dragon Master" were spoken.

Even many "real people" who had never spoken before appeared to ask for it, as if that "person" was some kind of treasure.

Zhu Yu hurriedly thanked him, inquired about the address of "Dragon Slayer's" cave, closed the group chat, and sighed softly:

"What a wonderful gift..."

As if sensing something, his expression suddenly changed, and a speechless look appeared in his eyes.

"It's unreliable, but we've finally arrived..."