Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

"An alliance?"

Upon hearing this, not only was Yu Changsheng stunned, but the two people beside He Bicheng were also surprised and looked at He Bicheng.

"Not bad!" He Bicheng took a deep breath, met Yu Changsheng's questioning gaze, and said in a deep voice:

"I know we have some past grievances, but within the Abyss, we can put those aside for now. I am aware of your strength."

"However, to be honest, the deeper you go into the abyss, the more dangerous and unpredictable it becomes. The people of Qingzhou have already banded together. Although you, Yu Changsheng, are exceptionally strong, you can't fight against so many opponents. To be on the safe side, I think we should form an alliance to maximize our benefits."

"Putting everything else aside, I can tell you that every three hundred years, my Xuan Yin Sect sends disciples into this abyss. We are certainly more familiar with the opportunities and dangers there than you are. Instead of wandering around alone, why not join forces with us? We can also share information. Furthermore, if we encounter any danger, we will have sufficient strength to deal with it."

After saying this, He Bicheng paused, a hint of anticipation appearing on his face, and looked at Yu Changsheng with shining eyes.

Upon hearing this, Yu Changsheng frowned slightly, looking at He Bicheng with some surprise and uncertainty. He rested his chin on his hand, lost in thought, and after a moment, slowly said:

"That's true, but why should I believe you?"

Regarding the alliance, Yu Changsheng admitted that He Bicheng's words were not unreasonable. However, given the abrupt request, Yu Changsheng was somewhat distrustful of the three of them.

"I have no reason to lie to you," He Bicheng waved his hand, his face full of sincerity and indifference. "With so many people here, are you afraid that I will cause any trouble? You are really overthinking it."

"As for why we formed an alliance, I can tell you the reason," He Bicheng paused, a slightly unnatural look appearing on his face, but he still spoke frankly:

"The three of us had a stroke of luck in the vast ancient forest, which allowed our cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds. In addition, we also obtained a Falling Cliff Token."

As he spoke, He Bicheng turned to look at Yanmo and Qiu Xing beside him, nodded to them, pondered for a moment, and then continued to speak.

"It's a pity that at this time, the Fifth Prince of Qingzhou, Huangpu Chengren, came to find us. If it were just him alone, it would be fine, but he also had six top-notch protectors by his side. With their combined strength, they outnumbered us and we were no match for them. In the end, we had no choice but to give up the Falling Cliff Token and only then were we able to escape."

He Bicheng's face showed a hint of regret, and he shook his head with a soft sigh, his eyes darkening.

"I admit that I am not as skilled as others, but on second thought, frankly speaking, in this abyss, there are only two state camps. Individual power is ultimately too insignificant. Only by uniting can we maximize our advantages."

"You should be roughly aware of the situation of my Xuan Yin Sect. The disciples are all wary of each other and it is difficult to trust them. It is impossible for us to be as united as your Wan Xiang Sect. That is why I am willing to put aside our past grievances and unite with each other to prevent the people of Qingzhou from gaining the upper hand."

"The outcome of this expedition to the Abyss will significantly alter the balance of power between the two states. Therefore, both logically and emotionally, I hope you, Yu Changsheng, will give this matter serious consideration. I am serious."

He Bicheng explained slowly, his words and logic were very clear, and his tone was also very sincere, so much so that Yu Changsheng subconsciously fell into deep thought.

"Putting everything else aside, I believe that with your strength, plus the three of us, we would be able to fight even the mysterious and unpredictable Crown Prince of Qingzhou."

Seeing this, He Bicheng's eyes flashed, and he spoke again.

In his heart, he did hope that Yu Changsheng could join forces.

"……Um…"

Yu Changsheng pondered for a long time, then looked up at the three of them, his eyes slightly narrowed. He tapped his forehead lightly with his index finger, then turned to look at the disciples behind him.

What do you think?

"It's all up to you, Young Master, to decide."

No one objected.

"I think that's a good idea. If what He Bicheng and the others said is true, then they must be more familiar with the abyss than we are. With their guidance, we won't be like headless flies, running around aimlessly without any clue."

Zhang Tianwen pondered for a moment, then walked to Yu Changsheng's ear and whispered his opinion.

Yu Changsheng remained silent, then exhaled deeply. He looked at He Bicheng, slowly shook his head, and said calmly, "That's not enough. This isn't enough to convince me."

He Bicheng's expression faltered, he gritted his teeth, and said with lowered eyes:

"You may still have some concerns, but this is indeed the best way, with no disadvantages whatsoever."

He frowned, looked at the unmoved Yu Changsheng, pondered for a moment, and continued:

"Well then, to show my sincerity, I can tell you some news first, news that you probably don't know yet."

"Go ahead," Yu Changsheng nodded slightly.

"I've heard you have a Clifffall Token too, so I won't hide it from you anymore," He Bicheng said bluntly. "The Clifffall Token has endless uses. Besides being a military merit, do you know of any other mysteries associated with it?"

"Hmm?" Yu Changsheng grunted. Hearing this, he did not deny what He Bicheng said, but looked at He Bicheng with a married look in his eyes.

"What do you mean by that?"

He Bicheng's eyes flashed with a glint: "I can tell you, the reason this Clifffall Token is so precious, besides military merit, is because of another secret: it is actually a key!"

"key?"

"Yes," He Bicheng nodded. Seeing things had come to this point, he didn't hide anything and spoke the truth, "Do you know what exists in this abyss?"

Before Yu Changsheng could answer, He Bicheng said to himself, "At the bottom of the abyss, about five thousand meters deep, there exists a tower for spreading the Dao, called the Falling Cliff Tower!"

"The Tower of Preaching, the Tower of Despair?"

Yu Changsheng was taken aback.

"Yes, that's right. The Clifffall Token is the qualification to enter the Clifffall Tower. Only those who hold the Clifffall Token are qualified to enter the Clifffall Tower and obtain the opportunity to comprehend the Dao. Such an opportunity is rare and hard to come by for us Golden Core cultivators."

Having said all that, He Bicheng, ever the straightforward one, stopped hiding anything and confessed everything, saying:

"The origin of this tower is truly mysterious. It can only be said that it is related to a holy land. It is rumored to be a treasure of a holy land that is famous throughout the continent. What exists here is not a physical entity, but merely a projection from before."

"Back then, my Xuan Yin Sect's ancestor cleaved the abyss with a single sword, dividing Qingzhou and Wuzhou. It seemed to be for peace, but in reality, it was also to seize the spiritual veins of the two states to nurture this tower. I can also tell you that every three hundred years, once it has been nurtured enough, my Xuan Yin Sect will periodically open the abyss to send the sect's most outstanding disciples into this tower, so that they may attain enlightenment."

"Actually, this is one of the foundations of my sect over the years. Now, to show my sincerity, I'm telling you everything, Yu Changsheng."

After saying this, He Bicheng stopped talking and silently looked at Yu Changsheng, his eyes filled with obvious expectation.

These words were not meant to deceive Yu Changsheng; they were all from the bottom of his heart, which showed his sincerity. Even Yan Mo and Qiu Xing's expressions changed, but seeing He Bicheng, they ultimately chose to acquiesce and did not stop him.

Yu Changsheng's gaze sharpened, and he lowered his head in deep thought. The other party's words seemed unbelievable to him, but not entirely unbelievable. It was impossible for the other party to deceive him with such a clumsy reason.

"Treasures of the Holy Land..."

Yu Changsheng pondered for a moment, then accurately extracted the key words from the other party's words. This was not the first time Yu Changsheng had heard the term "holy land".

The records of the Myriad Manifestations Sect also contain descriptions of the sacred land as mysterious, powerful, proud, and inviolable.

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However, these were just scattered words, and no specific descriptions were recorded. It seems that the Myriad Manifestations Sect was not worthy of having its records. But without a doubt, any holy land was a truly renowned force in the cultivation world, far beyond the reach of a small sect like the Myriad Manifestations Sect.

"Holy lands are distinct, mysterious and proud, powerful and inviolable. Some are located at the core of the cultivation world, worshipped by all races, standing firm like the rising sun, illuminating the entire eastern continent."

Some reside at the bottom of the continent, in the abyss nine thousand miles below, suppressing all things, undisturbed by ghosts and gods. All who see them bow down in reverence, holding the reincarnation in their hands and controlling life and death…

"And some hang far beyond the heavens, transformed into countless ancient stars, gazing down upon the mortal world from a high and mighty position, detached from worldly affairs like immortals, arrogant and unapproachable, forcefully controlling the changes of heaven and earth..."

This information was learned by chance during his conversation with Elder Wei, and now it echoed in Yu Changsheng's mind along with He Bicheng's words.

Even from just a few fragments of information, one can sense its power. And the secret treasure of such a place, even if it is only a projection, can naturally possess earth-shattering power.

"If everything He Bicheng said is true, then perhaps my greatest opportunity lies in this Luoya Tower... And I absolutely must go to this Luoya Tower, otherwise, my resolve will not be fulfilled!"

Yu Changsheng pondered for a moment, his eyes flashing with a sharp and decisive light. He looked up at He Bicheng and asked in a deep voice:

"If you say everything is true, how will you tell me this secret?"

"It's very simple. Things are different now. Even if I don't tell you now, you'll find out sooner or later as you continue down this abyss."

Why must it be a definitive answer?

"Although this matter has been a secret of my Xuan Yin Sect for many years and few people know about it, there is no such thing as a secret that doesn't leak out."

He paused, sighed, and his expression was a mixture of complex emotions and resentment.

"If I had a choice, I naturally wouldn't want to tell you either, but things are different now. Times have changed. Yu Changsheng, do you really think everything is just a coincidence?"

He Bicheng looked at Yu Changsheng meaningfully and asked this question.

"Hmm?" Yu Changsheng frowned, looking at He Bicheng with a puzzled expression.

He Bicheng shook his head and said, "Actually, this battle at the Fallen Cliff Abyss was proposed by Qingzhou, and we had no choice but to agree."

"Otherwise, our Xuan Yin Sect would certainly not want to expose such a place. Although we do not know how Qingzhou learned of the existence of Luoya Tower, there is no doubt that Luoya Tower is one of their targets, and in a large sense, they came here for Luoya Tower."

Why use idioms that are surprising yet entirely predictable? Even Yu Changsheng, upon hearing this, subconsciously fell into deep thought.

"So, to some extent, this information is no longer considered confidential, and it doesn't matter if you know it in advance."

Yu Changsheng remained silent, his brows gradually relaxing, and asked in a deep voice:

"Perhaps everything you've said is true. Then, what exactly is the purpose of this Cliff Tower?"

"It's very simple," He Bicheng said bluntly, without any reason to hide anything. "Its function is that of a tower for spreading the Way. The mysteries within are difficult to describe. Only by entering it yourself can you truly understand."

"Among them are three thousand great paths, any one of which leads straight to the heavens and helps people become saints. Although this is just a projection, it can still help us understand the path to the Purple Mansion, greatly shorten the time to reach the Golden Core stage, fill the foundation of our cultivation, and has endless wonderful uses. It can help us reach the Purple Mansion stage as quickly as possible, and it can also make it easier for Golden Core cultivators to advance to the Purple Mansion stage. With enlightenment and clear mind, everything will be smooth."

He Bicheng explained, his eyes flickering slightly, a complex and strange expression appearing on his face, before letting out a soft sigh:

"I think the reason Qingzhou chose this place is so that their crown prince, Huangpu Yuanji, can use the power of Luoya Tower to understand the Dao and his mind and advance to the Purple Mansion in this place where the two states meet and the spiritual energy is at its peak."

"If he were to successfully advance to the Purple Mansion realm here, then our Wuzhou would be utterly hopeless and suffer a crushing defeat in this trip to the Abyss."

Neither Yu Changsheng nor He Bicheng had ever truly come into contact with Huangpu Yuanji; they only knew some information about him.

Originally, He Bicheng valued the so-called Crown Prince of Qingzhou, but he was not afraid or wary of him. Now, however, his attitude has become serious after meeting Huangpu Chengren.

If Huangpu Chengren, just a random prince, possesses such strength, then without a doubt, the Crown Prince Huangpu Yuanji, who can suppress all the other princes and stand out, must also possess truly earth-shattering strength and be a prodigy.

"Huangpu Yuanji is known as the number one genius of the Qingzhou royal family in a thousand years. He gathers the hopes of the entire royal family and is extremely dazzling. It is not unreasonable for the entire royal family to do all this for him. Without a doubt, he will definitely enter the Luoya Tower."

"And I believe that with your strength, Yu Changsheng, you wouldn't let such an opportunity slip by. You two will inevitably meet then, like oil and water. If we form an alliance, we can support each other and increase our chances of victory. We have a common enemy, don't you think?"

He Bicheng's eyes were bright as he slowly asked the question. (End of Chapter)