Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

Within the small city, a bustling and prosperous scene unfolded. The cries of vendors filled the air, and the crowds were dense and noisy. Yet, amidst the throng, the figure of City Lord Han stood out like a star surrounded by the moon, becoming the focal point of the crowd and attracting considerable attention.

Everyone, from street vendors to well-dressed merchants, cast respectful and admiring glances their way. No matter how noisy or crowded it was, people automatically made way for them as they approached from their residence in Hancheng, allowing the clamor to subside for a moment.

It's clear that Lord Han is very prestigious within this city.

Under these circumstances, Yu Changsheng and the others became increasingly respectful and humble in their attitude.

Han Chengzhu remained calm in the face of these words, and continued to speak lightly as he walked: "Don't think I'm threatening you. These are my sincere words. You know that, after all, your current strength is indeed weak, and there are quite a few who can pose a threat to you in this Enlightenment Realm."

"Lord Han is absolutely right, we will keep it in mind."

Yu Changsheng nodded in agreement, his mind racing as he spoke, a glint of something unseen flashing in his eyes.

"This City Lord Han herself is only at the ninth level of Qi Refining. The strongest people around me are also at the ninth level of Qi Refining. However, judging from the strength that City Lord Han displayed in her battle against the Western Pomegranate Group, her strength is definitely not as simple as it seems. It is truly unbelievable."

"In addition to what I've seen and heard along the way, it's led me to many speculations, perhaps..."

Yu Changsheng pondered inwardly, but on the surface he remained calm, only glancing lightly at City Lord Han without saying anything more.

Combining Lord Han's earlier statement, "Before you comprehend the essence of this world," with his own many insights along the way, it becomes quite intriguing. This also gave Yu Changsheng some ideas, which, though somewhat vague, could come true once verified one by one.

The group of four walked and stopped intermittently, and before long—about the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn—they arrived at a magnificent courtyard and stopped in their tracks.

The building is decorated with dragons and phoenixes, and is made entirely of an unknown spiritual wood, which is yellow and red in color. It occupies a relatively large area in the surrounding area. On the tall plaque, the three characters "City Lord's Mansion" are written in a flamboyant style.

Through the courtyard's walls, one could see numerous pavilions, exquisitely decorated, with the faint sounds of flowing water emanating from them. The entire courtyard was shrouded in mysterious runes, and the spiritual energy spreading from them reached an astonishing level.

This is the residence of Lord Han.

Beside the mansion's main gate, two rows of guards stood ready in full armor, their spears poised on the ground, their tips gleaming coldly. Beneath their armor, their eyes held a serious and murderous intent, yet upon seeing Lord Han, their expressions betrayed their excitement. They bowed deeply and offered a respectful greeting in unison.

Lord Han nodded slightly, his expression gentle, and walked towards the mansion surrounded by a group of guards.

The guards on both sides, while maintaining a respectful expression, looked at Yu Changsheng and his group with a hint of scrutiny and vigilance in their eyes, which Yu Changsheng and his group chose to ignore.

So, with the help of the servants, the four of them drove into the main hall. As soon as Lord Han nodded, the servants brewed some spiritual tea. A refreshing fragrance immediately filled the entire hall, making everyone feel clear-headed.

"Please sit down."

Lord Han glanced at Yu Changsheng and the other two, nodded, and said calmly.

"Thank you, Lord Han."

Yu Changsheng and the other two remained humble, bowing with clasped hands before taking their seats.

"You don't need to be so reserved. I know you have many questions, but don't worry, there's no danger here. If I wanted to be unkind to you, I wouldn't need to go to such lengths."

Lord Han rubbed his fingers against the teacup, speaking slowly and deliberately. His demeanor was elegant and noble, his tone indifferent yet carrying an unquestionable air.

"We four brothers have come here from afar, and indeed there are many things we don't understand about this Enlightenment Realm. If we were rash just now, please forgive us, Lord Han."

Yu Changsheng and the other two exchanged glances, and finally, with a hint of apology in their voices, they clasped their hands in a fist salute and spoke, then quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

"How did you get in? I'm not entirely sure, but I'm sure you've all guessed as we've traveled. This is the first time I've encountered any outside beings in this Enlightenment Realm."

City Lord Han nodded, his gaze carrying a hint of unspoken meaning, and spoke softly:

"As you've probably noticed, due to the rules of this world, everyone here can only reach the ninth level of Qi Refining at most, and cannot break through to the next level."

"Yes, please enlighten me, Lord Han."

Yu Changsheng and the others respected him. The three of them were generally aware of the matter, but the only thing they didn't understand was some of the details.

"But that doesn't mean this world poses no threat to you. In fact, there are still some powerful beings who see you as no different from ants."

Lord Han frowned, his expression turning serious, and said solemnly.

"The reason is that the nature of this world is completely different from the outside world. For the creatures in this world, as long as there are no accidents, they can naturally cultivate to the ninth level of Qi Refining in such a rich spiritual environment."

"However, due to the restrictions of the rules, the path to immortality is limited. If there are no accidents, we have reached our limit here. Therefore, the path we take is different from the path of the outside world, and it is another direction."

Lord Han spoke slowly and deliberately, raising his teacup gently and taking a sip of tea. The rising steam blurred his features, making it impossible to discern the emotions within his beautiful eyes, which seemed to hold the depths of autumn water.

"Another direction?"

Li Minghan and Meng Wu'an were taken aback, while Yu Changsheng seemed to be deep in thought. Suddenly, meeting City Lord Han's gaze, he spoke up:

"It's a Dao pattern, isn't it?"

Upon hearing this, City Lord Han's beautiful eyes narrowed instantly. She looked at Yu Changsheng, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. She gave Yu Changsheng a deep look, and a hint of interest appeared on her fair, jade-like face. She chuckled and said:

"Indeed, it is a Dao pattern. It seems you have noticed it. We do not cultivate the path of immortality, but only discuss Dao patterns."

Lord Han's tone carried a hint of admiration as he said, "I noticed you often seemed lost in thought along the way; you must have some insights and guesses."

"You're right. The one thing that makes this world completely different from the outside world is its origin. Everything that makes up this world is Dao patterns."

"What are Dao patterns? They carry the Dao of Heaven and Earth and evolve the creation of all things. They are all the living beings you see on the road. All things are the evolution of Dao patterns. Dao patterns are the foundation and the fundamental source of this world. This is a world that belongs to Dao patterns."

Han Chengzhu's words startled Li Minghan and Meng Wen'an, but they weren't too surprised. Yu Changsheng had mentioned these guesses to them on the way, but now that Han Chengzhu had personally confirmed them, the two were even more surprised by Changsheng's side.

"Dao patterns are incredibly profound. I won't go into too much detail, as you are all probably aware of them. In fact, only the Holy Lands in the entire cultivation world possess the resources to create a world using Dao patterns, making this inverted world an immeasurable opportunity for their disciples' cultivation path."

Lord Han spoke slowly, his gaze leisurely and his tone resolute.

Dao patterns are mysterious, but for cultivators, their greatest use is to get closer to the Dao. Getting closer to the Dao often plays a significant role in a cultivator's advancement, not only in advancing from the Golden Core to the Purple Mansion realm, but also in subsequent advancements.

Only a holy land possesses the courage to transform the Dao patterns of a realm into its own treasure.

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"If nothing unexpected happens, your cultivation level should also be at the Golden Core stage, right? Then, inscribing the Dao patterns on your Golden Core or Three Flowers will be the greatest opportunity of your trip. Normally, when your cultivation reaches the peak of the Golden Core stage, you will condense the Three Flowers, then nurture the Three Flowers, accumulate foundation, and wait for the right time to gather the power of heaven and earth, the Three Flowers will bloom, condense the gate of the Purple Mansion, and thus advance to the Purple Mansion."

Lord Han paused for a moment, seemingly lost in thought, then exhaled a deep breath, glanced at the three of them, taking in their expressions, and spoke calmly:

"This process would take at least thirty years for an ordinary cultivator, but if you successfully inscribe the corresponding Dao patterns on the Three Flowers, it will greatly shorten this process."

"This is one of the main reasons why disciples with the same talent can advance much faster than cultivators from ordinary sects. Therefore, cultivators under the age of one hundred who have reached the Purple Mansion stage are extremely rare in the Southern Martial Continent. But they are everywhere in the Holy Land."

"There are many shortcuts for cultivators to advance from the Golden Core stage to the Purple Mansion stage. Dao patterns are just one of them. Different holy lands also have different methods of advancement, which can greatly shorten the process for their disciples. But without a doubt, among the many methods, Dao pattern advancement is one of the top methods."

"Besides greatly shortening the time for you to nurture the three flowers, the advancement of Dao patterns will also allow you to pass through the barrier of drawing upon the great power of the Dao of Heaven and Earth to condense the gate of the Purple Mansion almost without any obstacles."

"And this, is this also the reason you risked entering this realm of enlightenment? Is that right?"

As soon as Lord Han finished speaking, both Meng Wu'an and Li Minghan looked at each other in silence for a moment. Their slightly rapid breathing betrayed their thoughts, but they all turned their gazes to Yu Changsheng.

Yu Changsheng remained silent for a while, then, facing the seemingly piercing gaze of City Lord Han, he clasped his hands and respectfully said, "City Lord Han is wise. To be honest, there are some things that we are not aware of due to our limited knowledge, but now they have all been pointed out. Thank you, City Lord Han."

City Lord Han chuckled softly, his eyes gleaming with a hint of smugness and an air of absolute control. He chuckled again, his red lips slightly pursed: "But now, the Holy Land has changed, the Enlightenment Tower has collapsed, and you are not cultivators of the Holy Land, so…"

City Lord Han paused, his gaze suddenly sharpening, captivating the eye, and said meaningfully, "Then if I'm not mistaken, given the knowledge of your Wuzhou sects, you don't possess the corresponding method of enlightenment to inscribe Dao patterns onto your Golden Core Three Flowers, is that right?"

The Enlightenment Tower is a treasure of the sacred land. In order to avoid accidents, it is necessary to use the corresponding methods. Although the Enlightenment Tower has encountered an accident, Yu Changsheng and others do not know the method of enlightenment.

As for Huangpu Wushuang and the others, they have the support of the Holy Land behind them, so naturally they have nothing to worry about.

As expected, upon hearing City Lord Han's words, Yu Changsheng and the others immediately turned cold, glancing at City Lord Han and respectfully saying while awaiting his next words:

"That is indeed true. May I ask what you mean by that, Lord Han?"

Yu Changsheng tentatively asked, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

Lord Han pursed his lips, his expression leisurely, and slowly took another sip of tea, the clear sound echoing softly once more.

"I've already said so much, so I can tell you some more information. The Enlightenment Realm is both real and illusory, but everything has a source. The original Enlightenment Realm was not like it is now; it was a desolate place, devoid of any living beings."

Yu Changsheng frowned and blinked. Li Minghan seemed to understand, while Meng Wu'an remained silent.

"Lord Han, what is the current situation?"

Yu Changsheng took a deep breath and spoke with a hint of doubt in his voice.

"The Enlightenment Tower, which seizes the creation of heaven and earth and contains Dao patterns from all realms, is naturally mysterious. Many of its functions are unknown and incomprehensible even to me. In the beginning, the Enlightenment Tower was a state of chaos. It was only after the Dao patterns appeared that it underwent some changes. All living beings were born later."

"Including all the people in the city, as well as the flowers, plants and trees of heaven and earth, many of them perished in the Enlightenment Tower in various accidents many years ago. They became entangled in karma, their physical bodies perished, but their souls were taken in by the Enlightenment Tower. Under the nourishment of the Great Dao in the tower, they were able to survive and slowly evolve into the various things in this world, thus completing the transformation of their life level."

"Even I am no exception. However, I am fundamentally different from other beings in the outside world. I was created later. Some of these beings have been assimilated and have completely forgotten what happened before they entered the tower over the long years, while others still retain some consciousness and memories."

However, none of them can be considered as completely independent individuals, to the point that I've forgotten many things, such as... what was my name before entering the Tower of Enlightenment?

City Lord Han spoke slowly, extending his palm and examining it closely. A flicker of pain and confusion flashed in his eyes. (End of Chapter)