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

Upon receiving the information, Zhu Yu frowned.

The information was released by the sect leader, "Master Huiyue," and was brief: "Master Danding" will be selling his "Dao of Alchemy," cultivated over a thousand years, along with the "Crimson Cauldron," a spiritual artifact nurtured for millennia, and a certain amount of resources, in one day...

The so-called "Dan Ding Zhenren" is actually the Taoist name of "Xiang Laozu".

"That old man..."

Zhu Yu's expression was somewhat gloomy.

When I went to find Master Xiang earlier, he cried that he was penniless. Out of consideration for Brother Xiang Sui, and thinking that a dignified immortal had fallen to such a state, I did not criticize him too harshly.

Looking at it now...

To be old and not die is to be a thief...

This is clearly a way of putting him in a position where even if he knows, there's nothing he can do about it.

In this regard.

Zhu Yu really didn't have any solutions at the moment.

The two belong to different towers. If it were when he had just broken through, he could use the matter of Xiang Laozu tricking him as an excuse. As long as he didn't kill "Xiang Laozu", "True Lord of Fallen Gods" wouldn't blame him, and his subordinate "True Men" wouldn't interfere.

But that's no longer possible.

If he were to make another move, it would be seen as a challenge to the authority of the "Fallen God." The "True Lord" might not care about such trivial matters, but the "True Persons" belonging to the "Fallen God" tower would definitely intervene.

It's not a personal grudge, but a matter of "stance".

Considering that "Ancestor Xiang" wouldn't live for many more years, and that this loss was most likely unrecoverable, Zhu Yu couldn't help but feel somewhat depressed, and laughed angrily:

"That old man is just a monkey with fur on him..."

"Monkey? What monkey, master?... "

A slightly languid voice drifted over, and then "Dream," a dark elf draped in a thin veil, her graceful figure appearing and disappearing in the shadows, emerged from the side room. Approaching, she glanced at the hundred heavily armored, solemnly standing "Dragon Warriors," a flicker of excitement appearing in her eyes. She grabbed Zhu Yu's arm, her expression full of anticipation, and said:

"Master, is it time for war?... "

Zhu Yu did not answer, but instead raised his hand and touched her forehead, staring intently at her.

[Goal: Dream]

[Race: Dark Elf]

[Bloodline: ***]

[Cultivation Level: First Tier Perfection: 21/25]

[Talented Spells: Pain Domain, Shadow Walk, Shadow Touch, Shadow Spell, Charm, Mirror Image, Amplified Perception...]

[Status: Abyss Oath, Healthy]

"So fast..."

Upon seeing his cultivation level, Zhu Yu's eyes widened in surprise.

If he remembered correctly, when "Dream" was first delivered, he had only just entered the first stage of perfection. How long has it been? He can start working on breaking through to the second stage right away.

His gaze immediately fell on the "Talented Spells" section.

The "Dream" awakens more than a dozen innate spells, which alone shows that its bloodline aptitude is extraordinary.

Most importantly, "Dream" was favored by the "Lord of Pleasure" in the Abyss and awakened the divinely chosen spell "Domain of Pain".

"Bear the pain, enjoy the pain, embrace the pain..."

Its effect is quite similar to "Supernatural Domain". Both can be used to temporarily integrate with and cover a certain area of ​​the world after being unfolded, making it a suitable home field for oneself.

But the difference is.

The "Divine Power Domain" is connected to the "Source of Power" located in the darkness, while the "Pain Domain" is connected to the divine kingdom of the "Lord of Pleasure".

The main reason why "Dream"'s cultivation has improved so quickly is this, followed by the radiation of "Zhu Yu" power and her super sensitive body.

For her, being by Zhu Yu's side was no less than being surrounded by the flames of a demonic dragon. It was this frequent and intense "pain" that allowed her to please the "Lord of Pleasure" and be granted "divine arts".

To put it another way...

The Lord of Pleasure is no longer satisfied with the feelings conveyed by the "dream"; He wants to watch the live stream…

Zhu Yu closed the panel, nodded slightly, and said, "It'll be soon. I hope you can break through to the second tier before then."

"With its owner around, dreams are definitely possible..."

"Dream" took the opportunity to get closer, almost hanging half of her body on Zhu Yu, lowered her head and took a deep breath, her cheeks immediately flushed red, and she murmured softly.

Zhu Yu lowered his head, gazing at Meng's beautiful face. Unlike her intoxicated expression, deep within her dark eyes lay a complex mix of suppressed, heavy pain and joyful pleasure.

He looked away, his expression thoughtful.

"Lord of Pleasure".

Based on some information he knew.

According to legend, this "Abyss God" is not a true god, but a demigod who possesses some of the divine powers of a true god through a "strange object". In the shallow abyss, she is more often referred to as the "Lady of Pleasure".

"A demigod..."

Zhu Yu's eyes flickered, he hesitated for a moment, then with a flick of his sleeve, he sent the nearly unconscious "Dream" back to her room. With a slight thought, he and the hundred "Dragon Warriors" disappeared.

When they reappeared, they were already on the first floor of the "Upside-Down Tower".

The moment it appeared.

A series of squeaking and clamoring sounds came from above. If you looked down from the sky, you could see that the first floor was full of "Tu Yu Ren" practicing against each other. Their numbers had increased more than ten times compared to before.

"Two hundred thousand, if we can get two hundred soldiers comparable to 'Dragon Warriors' by then, it'll be a worthwhile investment..."

With a thought flashing through his mind, Zhu Yu summoned the "Whale" and handed over a hundred "Dragon Warriors" and the "Golden Knife Formation" of military strategy obtained from the "Nine-Headed True Man". As if he had thought of something, he connected his divine sense with the great formation, and the Tu Yu people and servants in the first layer of space all floated into his mind.

With sensory coverage, out of 200,000 "trolls," nearly a thousand have already conceived offspring.

After understanding, Zhu Yu nodded to himself.

The individuals nurtured in the "Benming Spirit Ruins" are all adult "Tuyu People." The fact that a "Tuyu Person" can give birth to offspring indicates that "Tuyu People" nurtured through the "Benming Spirit Ruins" can reproduce naturally. No matter when or where, Cola Novels is your most loyal reading companion.

Adhering to sustainable development.

Zhu Yu decided to find some things for the newly initiated "Qi Refining Disciples" to do.

As his thoughts stirred slightly.

The identity jade tokens of the newly recruited Qi Refining disciples of the "Netherworld Palace" all moved. When they opened them, they found that there was an additional benefit.

All disciples belonging to the "Yinming Mansion" can receive ten pairs of "Tuyuren" free of charge.

Regardless of how it is used, and for each cub handed over, one contribution point can be obtained, two cubs will receive two points, "unlimited purchase".

It doesn't look like much.

However, the "Tuyu people" will reproduce as long as they are well-fed. They are oviparous, and a clutch can contain anywhere from one to twenty eggs. They reproduce three times a year, and with enough food, they can grow into mature individuals in a year.

If carefully nurtured, the initial gains may not be much, but as time goes on, the number of "Tuyuren" being raised will grow larger and larger, and the contribution points earned from them will naturally increase.

Below is specific information about "Fishman".

After learning about it.

This immediately sparked a lively discussion.

"Our 'Lord' is truly unexpected, taking in a foreign race..."

"The 'Fishman,' could it be the 'Fishman' from the Spirit Marsh Secret Realm?..."

"It feels like there's potential to make money..."

"..."

The monks, having nothing better to do, began to discuss amongst themselves.

Some cultivators felt it was unreliable, as the "Tuyu people" were a different race, not demonic beasts, and that they possessed some intelligence. What if something went wrong?

Some of the monks were quite tempted.

According to the information, "Tuyuren" are easy to raise, reproduce and mature quickly, and they are naturally good at herding and raising fish. If you also open a few spirit ponds and carefully nurture them for a few years, you can reap a considerable harvest.

Some people are even faster; as soon as the information appears, they go directly to the office to inquire about the specifics.

Then it was learned that in addition to the "Manor" giving away ten pairs of "Tuyuren", cultivators could also purchase "Tuyuren" to raise, and the price was the same as the purchase price, with each one costing only one contribution point or spirit stone.

Not long after.

One by one, the monks who had placed orders left in high spirits.

A few days have passed in just a few days.

The Qi Refining cultivators who obtained the "Fish People" suddenly discovered that not only could the cubs of the "Fish People" be sold, but they themselves were also excellent laborers. With their help, they could cultivate spirit fields and corpse lands, build animal pens and spirit ponds, etc., saving a lot of time.

The news is out.

Many monks who disliked "Fish People" and found it troublesome were tempted and tried acquiring ten pairs of "Fish People".

Not long.

"The Underworld" is full of "trolls".

The instigator, Zhu Yu, only briefly inquired about it before shifting his attention to "selling the heritage to the ancestor."

Although he was interested in buying it, he immediately lost interest when he learned about the price.

Its thousand-year-old "alchemy lineage" requires the "ancestor" to ask for spiritual objects that can extend one's life by at least sixty years, and these objects must be ones he has never eaten before.

"Life Elixir" was prominently featured on his list of products he had tried.

The spiritual artifact "Dan Ding" doesn't require lifespan; instead, it needs to be replaced with a "foundation-building auxiliary" slot.

He did have one, but upon seeing the contract listed, he immediately lost interest in buying it. If he signed the contract, it would be equivalent to giving the "assistive foundation building" spot to the "Xiang family," which he naturally could not agree to.

The rest were some precious spiritual items, most of which were second-tier, and a few were of superior grade.

However, most of these spiritual items are spiritual plants and spiritual minerals, which are of little use to Zhu Yu, so there is no need to buy them.

"What a destitute state..."

It's a pity Zhu Yu doesn't know any spells, otherwise even if he couldn't kill the ancestor, he would still have given him a good thrashing and torment.

And soon.

Everything that was sold to "Ancestor" was bought up.

The "Dao of Alchemy" was purchased by a certain True Person from the "Azure Tower," while the alchemy cauldron ended up in the hands of a certain True Person from the "Fallen God Tower."

And just then...

A flying boat landed outside the "Netherworld Ruins".

A young man dressed in a black robe, with sharp eyebrows and silvery-white eyes, stepped out. Behind him followed a handsome young man dressed in a white robe. The two landed and looked at the three characters "Yinming Mansion" carved into the cliff face, their expressions somewhat complicated.

A while later.

Xiang Kui withdrew her gaze, waved her sleeve to retract the flying boat, and said in a clear, cold voice, "Let's go... to pay our respects to the True Immortal."

Xiang Sui nodded, hesitated for a moment, and whispered, "Master Zhu..."

Be careful what you say.

Xiang Kui raised his hand to interrupt him. Seeing that Xiang Sui didn't take it seriously, he frowned, glared at him, and said in a low voice, "Even a true master cannot be addressed by their name."

She nodded at him lightly as she spoke.

"Know your place and don't squander the friendships you've built up over the years; they might be the things that save your life in the future."

"Did you remember that?... "

"understood."

Seeing his elder brother's increasingly stern gaze, Xiang Sui dared not argue back, and replied in a low voice, following him into the "Netherworld Palace".

After passing through a long corridor, the view suddenly widened.

Under the soft glow of the moonstone, one can see mounds of varying heights in the distance.

Seeing this unusual scene, Xiang Sui was filled with admiration and subconsciously exclaimed, "Truly worthy of being..." But he suddenly remembered something and quickly changed his words, "Truly worthy of being a True Person's cave..."

Xiang Kui glanced at him sideways and strode towards the center of the mansion.

soon.

The two arrived in front of the "Upside-down Tower".

"Who goes there?"