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

A jumble of thoughts flashed through Zhu Yu's mind, and he suddenly felt a strong sense of drowsiness. He couldn't help but yawn, and his body silently dissipated and disappeared. His consciousness returned to his "natal spirit realm" and he fell into a deep sleep.

His "Native Spiritual Ruins" expanded tenfold in an instant, and the energy that fed back to his soul was like a torrent, forcing him to fall into a deep sleep to digest it.

The "Benming Lingxu" has expanded more than ten times, with an area equivalent to more than 1,400 football fields, enough to accommodate more than 4 million "Tuyuren".

It just feels a bit cramped…

As wave after wave of "Fish People" entered the "Benming Spirit Ruins", the vast Spirit Ruins were visibly filled with "Fish People".

The sounds of screaming, fighting, and crying were incessant…

Some of the free-roaming corpses and wild ghosts were so frightened that they burrowed underground and dared not show themselves.

I don't know how long it has been.

One after another, the bronze doors closed.

Looking at the "Spirit Ruins" that had expanded by more than ten times, Hong Youfu and Qiao Heyong felt both envious and at ease.

As a subordinate Foundation Establishment cultivator, he still harbors ambitions to become a subordinate Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Spirit Ruins Lord.

They fear nothing but Zhu Yu's stagnant cultivation.

Seeing this scene, the two were completely relieved.

But as Zhu Yu's first "Native Spiritual Ruins" was about to reach perfection, the two couldn't help but have a slight thought. They secretly wondered if there were any Qi Refining Perfection cultivators among the people they knew who were frustrated in their careers but had considerable skills and potential.

Firstly, it was to make Zhu Yu's power stronger and their safety greater.

Secondly, it was also to increase his value in Zhu Yu's eyes...

Just as the two were pondering.

Yao Ye, Jing, Meng, and Xue Nu, who had sent the disciples of "Yinmingfu" back to "Yanzhou", also returned one after another.

Looking at the "Benming Spirit Ruins," which was more than ten times larger, with a higher sky, a more backed earth, and a more magnificent tomb, they were stunned for a moment. When they came to their senses, they all showed joy.

"My lord's strength has increased again..." Yao Ye's eyes showed joy. He thought that when Zhu Yu showed up, he would ask if he could completely eliminate the hidden dangers of the "physical body" that Zhu Yu occupied. He casually found a place to sit cross-legged.

"Hiss... This scent is truly intoxicating..."

Meng Tao took a deep breath, the familiar scent making her cheeks flush. She couldn't help but fly to the altar, activate the "Thorn Domain," and immerse herself in cultivation.

After a brief hesitation, the Blood Slave plunged into the "Source Sea" to temper the "Black Water," using it to cleanse his magical power of impurities and immersing himself in arduous cultivation.

Whale was also preparing to enter the "Source Sea" to temper his body, but when he saw the "Fish People" mating in a mess, making a lot of noise and fighting, his face darkened and a look of confusion appeared in his eyes.

Is it truly a primal regression of this filthy and despicable "painted fish"? ...

"No…"

After a moment's thought, the whale resolutely shook its head. "The 'sea' must be mistaken. Whales are 'Jiaoren,' not 'Tuyuren'..."

Thinking this, its expression improved slightly. It summoned its natal spirit beast, the "Golden Turtle," and rode it down. The dragon-like pressure spread out, and wherever it passed, the "Tuyu people" all bowed their heads and prostrated themselves.

In a short while, the noise subsided.

Seeing this, the whale nodded in satisfaction and summoned the wise and approachable "Doodle Man" and "Doodle Man" mage to its side. It threw them animal skins branded with the training content of the "Golden Knife Formation," gave them a brief explanation, and then sent them down to train the "Doodle Man."

The goal wasn't to teach the "Fishmen" the "Golden Knife Formation," but rather to keep them busy, preventing them from creating too many offspring and soon having nowhere to stand again...

Arranged.

The whale then rode the golden turtle into the "Source Sea".

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Hong Youfu and Qiao Heyong's lips twitched, but after hesitating for a moment, they still rode their escape light into the "Source Sea". Cultivation was secondary; the important thing was that they could not be outdone by a "Jiaoren". Otherwise, when Zhu Yu woke up and returned, he would see this scene and know that the two of them would definitely not have a good time.

As everyone immersed themselves in meditation.

For a time, the only sounds in the "Benming Spirit Ruins" were the chaotic training noises of the "Tuyuren" and the daily melee that took place every two days...

Time slowly passed...

Not just for a long time.

Zhu Yu, who had fallen into a deep sleep, was awakened by a grand will. His form materialized, he opened his eyes, and murmured:

"Has the six-month period ended...?"

After a moment's thought, he came to his senses, glanced at the location of the "Source Sea" with surprise, and chuckled softly.

"That's quite sensible..."

He withdrew his gaze, looked down, and his eyelids trembled.

"Still not selling well..."

Although the "Fishmen" practiced day after day, after half a month, their primal urges still caused most of them to give birth to offspring.

According to the "Fishman" theory, a single pregnancy typically produces three to nine offspring.

He estimated that it wouldn't be long before the four million "graffiti artists" would at least quadruple in number.

Fortunately, he conquered the grain-producing "Yongzhou" region, allowing him to stockpile a massive amount of ordinary grains. Moreover, the "Tuyu people" are not picky eaters and are easy to feed. Otherwise, the resources consumed daily by these millions of "Tuyu people" would have not only bankrupted him but also caused him considerable financial pain.

"If it doesn't work, let's process a batch first..."

The thought flashed through his mind, and Zhu Yuju manifested a bronze door, waved to open the door, and stepped inside.

Just reached the "Foundation Building Realm".

He saw Cang Hai, Cang Li, and Fu Hongxi waiting for him not far away. He quickly stepped forward and greeted them with a smile.

"Brother Zhu."

Zhu Yu nodded in return, and seeing that the three hesitated, he hurried towards the mountain-like sword in the center of the boundless green water, while asking curiously:

"What happened?"

Cang Li and Fu Hongxi looked at Cang Hai.

Without further hesitation, Zang Hai asked directly, "Senior brother, could you sell us the 'Fish-Man' bloodline?..."

Zhu Yu was taken aback, glanced at the three of them, and smiled, "Sure, but are you sure you want 'Tu Yu Ren' as the first 'Life-Born Spirit Ruins' bloodline companion?..."

"Yes."

The three exchanged a glance and nodded in unison.

Seeing this, Zhu Yu said no more, manifested a bronze gate, reached into it with his palm, took three "primordial bloodlines," and then presented the bloodlines to the three people, waving his hand and saying:

"It's nothing valuable, I'm giving it to you..."

"Thank you, senior brother."

The three were overjoyed and immediately included the "Tuyuren" in their first "Native Spirit Void" bloodline. However, when they tried to cultivate the first batch of "Tuyuren" followers using "Spirit Void Origin" and "Five Elements Essence", their expressions turned somewhat unpleasant.

It's not that the "Tu Yu Ren" bloodline given by Zhu Yu is wrong.

Instead of using "Spiritual Ruins Origin" plus "Five Elements Essence" to cultivate Tu Yuren, it's more cost-effective to buy directly from "True Lord Qingping".

Seeing the expressions on the three people's faces, Zhu Yu knew what they were thinking. He chuckled and said, "The 'Tu Yu Ren' reproduce very quickly. Once they reach a certain scale, there will be no need to waste 'Spiritual Ruins Origin'."

"Thank you for your guidance, senior brother."

Upon hearing this, the three men's expressions softened somewhat, and they bowed and expressed their gratitude.

Zhu Yu shook his head slightly and remained silent.

Soon the four of them arrived at the massive sword, which was crackling with crimson lightning. They didn't notice anything from the outside, but when they got close, they could feel the immense power it contained.

It is no exaggeration to say that if the aftershocks were to spread out, the four people would not even have time to escape before they would be completely destroyed by the aftershocks.

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At this time.

Several people stood beneath Yue Jujian's sword, including Shangguan Dazu, Shangguan Jiang, and the Sword Peak Master whom Zhu Yu was familiar with, as well as the one he had once shattered with lightning.

Beside him stood a woman covered in sword marks, and two Qingping Foundation Establishment cultivators whom he was not very familiar with.

As he looked at them, they also looked back at him.

A strange light flashed in Shangguan Dazu's eyes, and he nodded with a smile in greeting.

The Sword Peak Master's expression turned slightly unpleasant. He stared at him for a few moments, making no attempt to hide his malice towards him.

Shangguan Yan opened his mouth as if to say something, but when he glanced at Shangguan Dazu and the Sword Peak Master out of the corner of his eye, he didn't say anything in the end, and just nodded.

The woman, covered in sword marks, glanced at it briefly before looking at the massive sword, her eyes filled with excitement and fervor.

The remaining few looked on with envy.

The eighteen Foundation Establishment True Immortals belonging to the "Qingping Tower".

Even now.

Only Zhu Yu and his three companions succeeded in conquering a prefecture and received the True Lord's reward, while the others had to worry about the True Lord's punishment. How could they not be envious?

Zhu Yu nodded in return, then paused, his gaze sweeping over the group. After a moment's thought, he sent a telepathic message to them:

"Senior brother, would you like to purchase the 'Fishman' warrior, the greatest contributor to my conquest of the state?"

"We have three grades: superior, medium, and inferior. Discounts are available for bulk orders..."

He repeated the sound three times before withdrawing his divine thoughts.

Upon hearing this, the group immediately showed strange expressions.

Zhu Yu remained calm and smiled in response.

At this time.

Three more people arrived.

The leader was a woman with a gentle and graceful demeanor, flanked by a man with a head as big as a millstone and a burly, half-naked man.

As the three approached, they heard a clear voice.

"Senior sister/brother, would you like to purchase the 'Fishman' warrior, the greatest contributor to my conquest of the state?"

"We have three grades: superior, medium, and inferior. Discounts are available for bulk orders..."

Wen Lan was taken aback and looked in the direction of the voice. When she saw that it was Zhu Yu who had sent the message, she pondered for a moment, then walked closer with the strange-looking man with a large head and a half-naked man. Without wasting words, she said directly:

"Hey senior, how much is your 'Foaming Man'?"

"Low-grade: 50 spirit stones; mid-grade: 150 spirit stones; high-grade: 500 spirit stones; minimum order 10,000. If traded using 'Spirit Void Origin,' a second-tier spirit item, a 30% discount will be offered..."

Zhu Yu's eyes lit up, and he stated the price he had anticipated in the future.

When trading with spirit stones, the price is only 10% lower than what "True Lord Qingping" sells, but if you buy with "Origin of the Spirit Ruins", the price is a full 40% lower.

A glint flashed in Wen Lan's eyes, and she shook her head, saying, "Too high."

Seeing that she was genuinely interested in buying, Zhu Yu asked, "How many do you want? I can't lower the price any further than that."

Wen Lan held up one finger and laughed, "How about a million?"

Zhu Yu's eyes immediately lit up. This was a huge deal involving a thousand "Spiritual Ruins Origins," and he quickly asked, "What will we use for the transaction?"

Wen Lan smiled and said, "Naturally, it's a spirit stone."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yu couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, and replied, "I can give you a 10% discount."

Wen Lan frowned slightly.

The big-headed man standing next to him spoke up: "Didn't you say you'd only get a 10% discount if you bought a million? Do you have that many 'Fluffy People'? Where did they come from?..."

Zhu Yu glanced at him, too lazy to pay him any attention.

Following behind him, Cang Hai raised an eyebrow upon hearing his questioning of Yu Qi, and sneered, "Do you really think refining a small spirit ruin makes you a 'Spirit Ruins Master' like us? Dream on..."

"Um?"

Wen Lan wasn't angry. Instead, she paid attention to the meaning behind the woman's words, raised her hand to stop the big-headed man from speaking, and asked with a laugh:

"Um?"

Wen Lan wasn't angry. Instead, she paid attention to the meaning behind the woman's words, raised her hand to stop the big-headed man from speaking, and asked with a laugh:

"I am ignorant and ill-informed, and I would be grateful if you could enlighten me, sister."

Cang Hai glanced disdainfully at the group and sneered, "The profound mysteries of my 'Heavenly Dao Sect's' inherited methods are beyond your comprehension."

The big-headed man sneered, "I think you're talking nonsense."

Zang Hai opened his mouth as if to speak again, but Zhu Yu raised his hand to interrupt him. He looked at Wen Lan and the big-headed man and chuckled:

"Not too much, but a few million is still possible..."

He paused, then asked:

"Buy or not? If you want to buy, the transaction can be completed now."

Wen Lan frowned and glanced at him, then said, "I'll buy it if it's half price."

"No, the maximum discount is 20%."

Zhu Yu shook his head.

Wen Lan asked, "What if we use the 'Spiritual Ruins Origin'?"

Zhu Yu replied, "70% off."

Wen Lan said directly, "I'll buy it if it's 60% off..."

"make a deal."

Zhu Yu immediately nodded in agreement, a smile on his face, and said, "Shall we trade now? Or wait a while before trading?...

Seeing his expression, Wen Lan knew that the price he offered was still too high. She shook her head slightly and said, "Let's make the deal now."

Zhu Yu asked, "Do you want the highest grade, the middle grade, or the lowest grade?"

Wen Lan glanced at him speechlessly and said, "I want all of them to be of the lowest grade."

Zhu Yu nodded and smiled, "The market price for one 'Spirit Void Origin' is 50,000 spirit stones, but you only need to pay me... 600 'Spirit Void Origins'."

Wen Lan nodded, manifesting a bronze door. She reached inside, took out a sphere of light composed of six hundred "Spiritual Ruins Origins," and handed it forward, saying:

"Give me 500,000, and divide the other 500,000 in half, giving one half to each of my two junior brothers."

"it is good."

Zhu Yu nodded readily, reached out and took the ball of light. He scanned it with his divine sense to confirm the number was correct, then put it away with his sleeve. He then probed into his "Life Spirit Ruins" with his divine sense, gathered a million low-grade "Tu Yu Ren" and connected them with Wen Lan, the big-headed man, and the half-naked man's "Spirit Ruins," moving them over one by one.

"In addition, I'll give you enough food to sustain these 'fish people' for a month..."

Wen Lan's expression relaxed, and she cupped her hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you."

After saying this, he didn't linger and led the two big-headed men back to the Qingping Foundation Establishment team.

Qingping, who had just reached the Foundation Establishment stage, stepped forward, her eyes glancing at Zhu Yu from time to time.

In no time at all.

Zhu Yu sold nearly 500,000 low-grade "Tu Yu Ren" and gained 300 "Spirit Ruins Origin", as well as a number of spirit stones and spirit items.

In a very short moment.

He earned nearly a thousand "Spiritual Origins" by selling "Fishman" items.

This made the expressions of the three people from Zanghai, who originally considered "Tuyuren" as their first "Benming Lingxu" bloodline relative, somewhat better.

Other than that, let's leave it at that.

With a True Person like Qingping who has reached the Foundation Establishment stage and cannot cultivate bloodline relatives, once the "Tuyu People" grow in scale, they might be able to earn "Spiritual Ruins Origin" by selling "Tuyu People" in the future.

Then time.

Qingping, who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage, arrived one after another, and the Tiandao Sect cultivators who had been promoted from the subordinate Foundation Establishment stage to "Spirit Ruins Master" also came to the foot of the giant sword Ruyue.

Before Zhu Yu could finish, he continued typing "GG".

A powerful will suddenly appeared, and everyone felt as if their minds were burdened by a heavy mountain. They quickly held their breath, focused their minds, and respectfully bowed.

"Your subordinate pays respects to the True Lord."

No need for formalities.

The voice of "True Lord Qingping," which could not be discerned as male or female, or as joyful or angry, resounded in everyone's ears.

After everyone stood up.

The voice of "True Lord Qingping" came again.

"I have always been fair in rewarding and punishing..."