Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

Feeling the energy within his body as the spirit boat continued to descend, the aura from the abyss became increasingly concentrated and was drawn in by the Heavenly Dao Golden Core to enhance his cultivation. Yu Changsheng seemed to be deep in thought.

"This place may be oppressive to others, but for me, it's an opportunity... which is good news."

The Qi of Heaven, as an unparalleled treasure, can bring astonishing blessings to its owner, provided the conditions are met and the power of heaven and earth is invoked through the Heavenly Dao Golden Elixir.

For example, even though he hasn't fully entered the Abyss of Fallen Cliffs yet, Yu Changsheng can already sense that his cultivation level is roughly at the middle stage of the Golden Core realm.

One can imagine that once one is completely plunged into the abyss, this blessing will reach a terrifying level.

"In that case, I'm a little more confident about this trip to the Abyss."

Yu Changsheng felt a little more at ease. As a Heavenly Dao Golden Core cultivator, even a small improvement in his cultivation level could bring about a dramatic change in his combat power compared to others.

The environment of the Fallen Abyss is a weakening factor for others to some extent, but a definite strengthening factor for us.

The other disciples couldn't sense Yu Changsheng's subtle changes, but they couldn't escape Yuan Menghua's keen perception. She turned her head and looked at Yu Changsheng with surprise, a deep meaning flashing in her eyes, and a smile appeared in her eyes, but she didn't say anything more.

"We're in a no-fly zone ahead; we're beginning our descent."

Yuan Menghua spoke calmly, made a hand seal, and lightly touched the spirit boat. Instantly, the entire spirit boat trembled and emitted a violent hum. As its speed began to slow down, the bow of the boat also began to tilt downwards. The flag of the Spirit Dragon Sect was unfurled and spread across the sky, covering the entire spirit boat.

As the spirit boat broke through the clouds and its altitude continued to decrease, the gray plain below grew larger and larger in Changsheng's eyes, and some details came into sharp focus.

On both sides of the rift, numerous large camps have been erected, with countless cultivators in military attire moving in and out in full battle array, their lights flashing across the sky and sealing off the rift.

Following the crack, the defensive line extended into the distance. On the other side of the crack, in the territory of Qingzhou, rows of large camps stood majestically, with cultivators coming and going. Separated by the abyss, the two armies faced each other from afar.

A somber atmosphere permeated the air, with soldiers standing solemnly, their movements perfectly synchronized, their positions conforming to the battle formation.

Behind the main camp, flags belonging to the Three Sects and Six Schools were erected one by one on the open spaces, and the locations of each school's residences had been arranged.

Before long, the spirit boat landed on the grounds belonging to the Myriad Manifestations Sect. One by one, the people jumped down, stepping onto the gray plain, looking around with a hint of curiosity.

"Once you've settled the disciples in, I'm going to the main camp. You take care of things here for now."

"You can go to the military camp to check out the situation first, but remember to follow the rules and avoid conflict."

After giving Yu Changsheng some instructions, Yuan Menghua got up and walked towards the center of the camp.

"it is good."

Yu Changsheng nodded, pondered for a while, and then directed his disciples to make simple arrangements for the encampment, with tents being set up as temporary residences.

The arrival of the Myriad Manifestations Sect naturally attracted the attention of the others. Soon after, a middle-aged soldier in armor arrived at the encampment. His complexion was sallow, his gaze steady, and he bore the clear marks of a seasoned warrior. He asked in a deep voice:

"The Myriad Manifestations Sect, right? Who is in charge of leading the team?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Changsheng stepped forward, looked at the soldier, and nodded slightly, saying:

"I am."

"Hmm," the soldier's gaze fell on Yu Changsheng, and he was immediately taken aback, a look of surprise appearing on his face. He subconsciously asked:

"Are you Yu Changsheng?"

"Uh," Yu Changsheng scratched his head, somewhat surprised, yet not entirely surprised, and nodded, readily admitting, "It's me."

Seeing that Yu Changsheng had admitted it, the soldier's expression softened considerably. He looked at Yu Changsheng with a hint of curiosity in his eyes and a smile in his tone.

"I've heard of you. You truly are a young hero. My name is He Zhi. Although I am a cultivator from the Seven Star Sect, I have heard of your renowned reputation."

"I heard that it was you who killed the Illusion Dragon True Monarch, thus turning the tide of the Myriad Manifestations Sect War. Otherwise, the rear would probably be in complete chaos now, and our border would not be in good condition either. Here, on behalf of all the border soldiers, I thank you."

Not only that, but he also took off his helmet, and with a solemn expression, bowed deeply to Yu Changsheng. This bow was sincere and formal, without the slightest pretense or other emotion.

Yu Changsheng smiled wryly, quickly helped He Zhi up, and said:

"Senior, you flatter me. It's all just empty fame. Isn't the stability of Wuzhou all thanks to your continuous dedication on the front lines?"

Yu Changsheng held these people in the highest esteem. He sensed a strong bloodthirsty aura emanating from He Zhi, an aura unlike that of sect disciples. This aura could only be honed by seasoned warriors through countless battles.

He was taken aback for a moment, then his gaze towards Yu Changsheng softened. He was somewhat surprised that Yu Changsheng would say such a thing. He knew in his heart that as the most outstanding disciples in the sect, which one of them wasn't proud and arrogant? Especially someone like Yu Changsheng, with his qualifications, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was arrogant and haughty.

However, he did not feel the same contemptuous arrogance that other sect prodigies had shown him in Yu Changsheng. This feeling of being valued and respected made him feel more favorably toward Yu Changsheng.

So, he said with a smile, "The battle ahead will depend on you young talents; we can't be of much help."

"You should already know something about the Abyss of Fallen Cliffs, right?"

Yu Changsheng nodded, indicating that he understood.

"Then I won't waste any more words," He Zhi said after thinking for a moment and organizing his thoughts. "After discussions between the high-level officials of both states, it has been decided that we will work together to open an entrance to the Abyss of Falling Cliffs in a week."

"At the same time, seven Falling Cliff Tokens will be placed in the abyss, and cultivators under the age of one hundred from both states will enter the Falling Cliff Abyss to compete for these seven Falling Cliff Tokens for a period of one month."

"During this month, life and death are left to fate. Although everyone will be given a teleportation token, the space in the abyss is unstable and extremely dangerous. The further down you go, the less reliable the success rate of teleportation becomes."

Upon hearing He Zhi's words, the expressions of the disciples of the Myriad Manifestations Sect changed slightly.

Although we haven't entered the abyss yet, just by sensing the aura around us, we can tell that it is extremely dangerous. Moreover, it is in this dark and sunless place that a battle between states takes place.

In their current cultivation journey, this can be said to be the first major test they have faced, as danger lurks everywhere within the abyss.

"However," He Zhi secretly observed the changes in everyone's expressions, pondered for a moment, and then said with a slight smile:

"There are crises, but there are also many opportunities. In the abyss, after thousands of years of evolution, countless rare and precious materials have been born. In addition, in the thousands of years of war, the remains of countless cultivators, including their storage bags, have fallen into it."

"Putting everything else aside, according to incomplete statistics, no fewer than a hundred True Monarchs of the Purple Mansion died here. The treasures they left behind are a huge sum of money. If you can obtain them, I believe they will be of great help to the improvement of all the geniuses."

Not only that, but the expressions of everyone present changed, and amidst their surprise, a fiery glint appeared in their eyes.

For these disciples, most of whom were at the Foundation Establishment stage, the wealth of the Purple Mansion True Monarch was undoubtedly a fortune they would never have dared to dream of, not to mention the other opportunities in the abyss.

Crisis and wealth are always linked.

"Next, I will issue you identity tokens. These will serve as your credentials to participate in this Fallen Abyss event, and will also record all your actions within the Fallen Abyss. These tokens will automatically be converted into equivalent military merits and will also serve as a means of teleportation."

After waiting for the disciples to have almost digested the information, he continued to explain:

"Within the military camp, there is no distinction between sects or origins; only contributions matter. Contributions can be converted into military merits, which are invaluable. The rare and precious treasures that can be exchanged for them are beyond your imagination. Therefore, killing more enemies and accumulating more military merits within the Fallen Cliff Abyss will also be an opportunity for you."

"I won't go into the details; you can find out for yourselves. Now I'll start issuing identity tokens. Of course, right now... if nothing unexpected happens, everyone's military merits are zero."

As he spoke, He Zhi took out tokens from his storage bag and distributed them to everyone. When he gave one to Yu Changsheng, he smiled and nodded at him, his eyes seemingly full of meaning.

Yu Changsheng was somewhat puzzled.

"Put a drop of your blood on your name, and it will automatically be linked to your identity. There is also some other information inside, which you can view yourself."

"Once all the disciples from the three sects and six schools have arrived, the Falling Cliff Abyss will be opened in a week. During this time, you can take a walk around this military camp to learn about the situation. However, please note that there are some places that you must not enter without military orders. Otherwise, even your sect leader cannot protect you."

He Zhi's expression suddenly turned serious. After giving a few instructions, he turned to Yu Changsheng again, smiled slightly, and then left.

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Yu Changsheng watched He Zhi's departing figure without giving it much thought. Following He Zhi's instructions, he bit his fingertip to draw a drop of blood and wrote his name on the identity token.

The three characters "Yu Changsheng" were imprinted on it, and the entire identity token immediately began to flash with spiritual light. Yu Changsheng thought for a moment and then focused his attention on it.

Immediately, a series of messages naturally surfaced in Yu Changsheng's mind.

"Yu Changsheng..."

"One second-class military merit, 10000 military merit points..."

Sensing the information within, Yu Changsheng paused for a moment, then fell into deep thought.

According to He Zhi, these greenhorns had never participated in a war or killed enemies in Qingzhou, so their military merits should be zero. As a result, their perception was naturally correct.

"No wonder He Zhizhi looked at me so strangely just now..."

Yu Changsheng pondered for a moment, as if he had a sudden realization: "To secure the outside, one must first secure the inside. In reality, the war between the Myriad Manifestations Sect and the mainland is also a war between the two states."

"And I, in this battle, did indeed kill quite a few people, especially the Illusion Dragon True Monarch... But is a single Illusion Dragon True Monarch only worth second-class military red?"

Yu Changsheng felt somewhat incredulous, so he calmed down and carefully read the information in the identity token.

In addition to recording one's military merits, the identity tokens also serve as a means of exchanging military merits. They are diverse and can be divided into several main categories.

"Cultivation techniques, supernatural abilities, weapons, elixirs, support items..."

Yu Changsheng swallowed hard, glanced at his second-class military merit and 10000 military merit points, and looked at the military merit shop with a hint of anticipation and curiosity.

"The Heavenly Sun Gazing at Clouds Technique... This technique was created over a thousand years ago by the Nascent Soul Grandmaster, the True Venerable Gazing at Clouds. It... possesses unfathomable power... directly leading to the Nascent Soul stage..."

"Price: Three First-Class Military Merits, 1000000 Military Merit Points!"

.........

"The Melody of the Azure Sea Flute... This divine power is..."

"Price: One Second-Class Military Merit, 200000 Military Merit Points!"

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"Lingtian Staff: A mid-grade spiritual treasure, crafted from Lingtian Jade, indestructible, entirely black and white, possessing excellent guiding properties for magical power..."

"Price: One second-class military merit, 100000 military merit points..."

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"Rejuvenation Pill: A third-tier pill with excellent healing properties..."

Price: 1000 military merits.

.........

Lines of information flooded into Yu Changsheng's mind in a jumbled mess. After a quick glance, Yu Changsheng understood even more clearly.

"There are good things here, but the really good things require not only military merit points to exchange, but also a certain level of military merit to exchange for them."

"Military merit ranks are divided into third-class military merit, second-class military merit, and first-class military merit. Military merit points are easy to obtain. As long as you stay in the military camp for a long time, you will accumulate them sooner or later."

"However, ranking military merits is as difficult as ascending to heaven! Under normal circumstances, I killed a True Monarch of the Illusionary Dragon, which should have been a first-class military merit, but due to special circumstances and some other reasons, it was only counted as a second-class military merit..."

Yu Changsheng pondered the information in the token, shook his head, and continued to concentrate.

The items that can be exchanged for military merits are a mixed bag, but they are all good things. Many of them are very tempting to Yu Changsheng. For example, the reward he received for being the first in the Heavenly Fiend Secret Realm can also be exchanged here, but the amount of military merits required is astronomical.

"Fifth-tier elixir: Yin-Yang Breakthrough Pill..."

"Price: One First-Class Military Merit, 500000 Military Merit Points!" (End of Chapter)