Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

"Less than two months... well, that's not too far..."

Yu Changsheng listened to what Shi Huishan said, nodded, then coughed twice as if deep in thought.

Shi Huishan's heart tightened, but he continued to clasp his hands in a respectful gesture, saying:

"With Fellow Daoist Yu's talent and strength, if you go to Sea Beast Heavenly Island, you'll at least be an inner disciple. My two brothers and I are grateful for your help, although we know we can't possibly enter the inner sect of Sea Beast Heavenly Island, at most we'll be outer disciples."

"We dare to follow you, Fellow Daoist. The lives of the three of us were saved by you. If anything happens on the Sea Beast Island in the future, the three of us brothers will go through fire and water without hesitation, following your instructions."

Shi Huishan said this sincerely and gratefully.

The meaning behind his words is touching and makes one believe.

After saying this, Wu Xufeng and Yang Ling, who were standing next to Shi Huishan, immediately clasped their hands and bowed their heads to thank Yu Changsheng.

The three of them knew that although the young man in front of them looked much younger than them, his ability to kill the dragon and Han Chong was enough to prove them wrong.

If Yu Changsheng was able to kill a peak fourth-tier spirit beast and Han Chong, who was in the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm, then he must be at least at the Purple Mansion realm, and he must be a genius who can fight across realms.

Although these people and they all went to the Sea Beast Heavenly Island, the two types of people had different outcomes. Shi Huishan understood this very well. Although his three brothers also had some talent and entered the Golden Core realm in a hundred years, they would definitely be considered outstanding disciples in the outside world.

However, on Tianhai Beast Island, it was nothing special; it merely met the requirements for an outer disciple, and entering the inner sect was nothing but wishful thinking.

According to the threshold of the Sea Beast Heavenly Island, without special reasons, an inner disciple would need to be a Golden Core cultivator within the last 60 years or a Purple Mansion cultivator within the last 30 years to have this possibility.

Although the three of them were quite confident in themselves, they knew that there was no hope of entering the inner sect, so they could only become outer sect disciples first and then look for an opportunity to advance to the inner sect.

At that time, they would become inner disciples of the Sea Beast Heavenly Island, a genuine holy land. Just mentioning its location would make them stand out from the crowd, and the resources and benefits they would enjoy would be the envy of all other cultivators, something they could never obtain in their entire lives.

As for Yu Changsheng in front of them, in their eyes, it was already a certainty that he would enter the inner sect of the Sea Tree Heavenly Island, just like everyone else. Judging from his talent and strength, although they had not seen how the top-ranked inner sect disciples of the Sea Beast Heavenly Island were, they felt that even if they were placed among them, Yu Changsheng should be among the top.

And since they were saved by Yu Changsheng, their karmic connections were already established. Moreover, the debt of saving their lives became the perfect pretext.

Whether it's under the guise of repaying a debt of gratitude or whatever, at least there's a cause-and-effect relationship between the two. The life-saving grace is a burden for them, and in a way, it's also a kind of entanglement. If managed well, it might even strengthen their connection with Yu Changsheng.

Over time, if Yu Changsheng didn't mind, they would become his people under certain circumstances. Following such an inner disciple would allow them to have a better time in the outer sect, serving as a kind of protection.

After all, for the outer disciples of Sea Beast Heavenly Island, any inner disciple is worlds apart from them; the inner disciples are the true disciples of the holy land.

Therefore, the purpose behind Shi Huishan and the other two's extremely respectful behavior, even bordering on obsequious, is self-evident.

Yu Changsheng saw through the subtle thoughts among the three at a glance, and simply said:

"It's nothing, just a small favor. I only wanted to kill the dragon and Han Chong, I didn't intentionally save you. I just thought we were all going to the Sea Beast Island, so we traveled together. You don't need to feel guilty or grateful to me for this."

"Furthermore, you should all be aware of what you saw on the island, so don't spread it around."

After Yu Changsheng finished speaking, Shi Huishan and the other two exchanged glances, then smiled sheepishly and nodded in reply:

"Of course, I will not reveal a single thing about what I have heard on the island without Fellow Daoist Yu's instructions."

"Don't worry about that, Fellow Daoist Yu. The three of us brothers will definitely keep our mouths shut and there will be no mistakes."

Shi Huishan patted his chest and said confidently.

"That's good." Yu Changsheng nodded, not too worried about it.

The matter Yu Changsheng was referring to was naturally the affairs of the Myriad Manifestations Sect. Shi Huishan and the other two had personally experienced the transformation of Jiaolong Island into the Myriad Manifestations Sect, and they were naturally quite clear about the identities of Yu Changsheng and his companions.

It's generally understood that these people weren't cultivators from the North Sea region, and some details couldn't be kept secret.

While the relocation of the entire sect and the cultivation of cultivators in foreign lands are not considered taboos in the North Sea Region, the Myriad Manifestations Sect has just arrived and has not yet established itself, so it is best to keep a low profile.

"Fellow Daoist Yu is overthinking it. Once you join the Sea Beast Heavenly Island and become an inner disciple, then naturally no one in the entire Myriad Manifestations Sect will dare to provoke you."

Shi Huishan lowered his eyes and chuckled.

Yu Changsheng raised an eyebrow slightly, glanced at Shi Huishan, and said, "I went to the Sea Beast Heavenly Island for other matters, not to join it and become an inner disciple. You're overthinking it."

"uh-huh?"

Shi Huishan was taken aback, his expression showing confusion, but only for a moment before he nodded respectfully.

"Then I wish you a safe journey, fellow Daoist."

After saying that, a hint of regret flashed deep in Shi Huishan's eyes.

Yu Changsheng nodded slightly, looking at the boundless sea. Occasionally, waves would rise, and in the vast ocean, a small boat would ride the wind and waves at an extremely fast speed, tearing through the sea breeze and spray.

Between the sea and the sky, everything was monotonous. Although the sea was magnificent and awe-inspiring, it became boring and unremarkable after a while, with waves surging day after day. The tides, year after year, continued along this journey, with Yu Changsheng intentionally dispersing his cultivation and the Xuan Turtle's lingering aura.

The area was calm and peaceful, and there were no more sea beast attacks. Most of the sea beasts sensed the presence of the Xuan Turtle and fled early, not daring to interfere.

As a result, after a month, the once vast sea was now dotted with numerous boats, scattered like stars in the sky, coming from all directions in an endless stream.

These boats varied greatly in style and form, some extremely luxurious and radiant, others small and unassuming. The flags on them were diverse and fluttered in the wind, representing the various forces in the North Sea. Yu Changsheng didn't know much about them and didn't pay much attention to them.

As they got closer to the Sea Beast Heavenly Island, more and more ships poured in from all directions, scattered like stars in a net. These people were all there for the Sea Beast Heavenly Island's once-in-a-century disciple recruitment ceremony.

Among them were mostly the proud disciples of various factions, each a renowned genius in their own right, but here they seemed less outstanding.

Within the Holy Land, there is no shortage of geniuses.

"It's really lively. Every hundred years, there is such a grand spectacle. Otherwise, you wouldn't see so many major forces mobilized together on ordinary days."

"After all, that's a sacred place, a place that countless people dream of entering. The resources it contains are far beyond what other forces can match."

On the deck of the spirit boat, Shi Huishan looked at the ships coming and going in the surrounding seas, a hint of envy in his eyes, and said in a low voice.

Yang Ling nodded, exhaled a deep breath to suppress his shock, and looked at the sea beside him. His gaze sharpened, and he said with a sigh:

"That's the spirit boat of the Mo family from Thousand Machine Island? I didn't expect that even the Mo family members would come this time."

Upon hearing this, Yu Changsheng followed Yang Ling's gaze and saw a giant ship, hundreds of feet long, speeding across the waves in the distance.

The colossal ship roared, its hull crafted from some unknown stone, its color a deep yellow, shimmering with a ghostly light, appearing indestructible. Hundreds of openings were located on both sides of the hull, each containing a dark, concealed gleam, its sharp edge hidden within. The slender hull resembled an arrow piercing through clouds and mist, sailing aggressively across the sea like a giant beast, its roar causing the seawater to surge back.

Overall, the shape resembles a Kun (a mythical fish), with rows of sails fluttering violently in the wind, adorned with unidentified gemstones. A huge "墨" (Mo) character is depicted in a dragon-and-phoenix style, and the boat is resplendent in gold and jade, with antique buildings carved with dragons and phoenixes, surrounded by spiritual energy and shimmering with light.

The deck, too, was made of pure stone and spirit jade, extremely luxurious. Layers of magic arrays enveloped the entire ship, making it hazy and preventing divine sense from probing. From the outside, one could not see the specific situation inside. Only a dark mass of figures could be vaguely seen at the edge of the ship, standing tall and motionless, guarding the safety of the giant ship.

A terrifying pressure also enveloped all directions.

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As the giant ship sailed, treading the waves, it immediately attracted a multitude of gazes—some astonished, some sighing, some envious…

Clearly, everyone on this boat was of noble status, which caused a stir among the onlookers.

"The Mohists don't know which of their prodigy disciples has come this time."

"Having remained silent for so long, has the Mohist school finally become restless? With their strength, they've also chosen to send their disciples to the Holy Land?"

"Indeed, although the Mo family is quite accomplished and renowned in the art of mechanical puppets, in terms of cultivation strength and talent cultivation, they are still far behind the Holy Land."

"It's just a single voyage, yet they've deployed such weapons of war. Is this level of importance necessary...? In these waters, who wouldn't be tempted to oppose them..."

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Everyone was astonished and buzzing with discussion. Yu Changsheng was also drawn to the scene. Looking at the giant ship, his eyes flashed slightly, and he asked:

"Is the Mohist school quite famous in the North Sea region?"

Shi Huishan let out a soft breath, his expression changed, becoming slightly more serious. He nodded and answered softly:

"Yes, the Mo family is located on Thousand Machine Island, which is extremely far from here. Thousand Machine Island is the Mo family's base and is completely under their control."

"Thousand Machine Island?"

Yu Changsheng murmured softly.

"Yes, Thousand Machine Island. Just like its name suggests, the island's greatest feature is its mastery of mechanical puppetry. While the strength of its cultivators is not bad, it is not among the top."

Shi Huishan nodded, pondered for a moment, thought for a second, and then continued:

"The Mohist school is an ancient world renowned throughout the entire North Sea region. This school inherits the ancient art of mechanical puppetry. Even the Holy Lands are inferior to the Mohist school in this aspect. The Mohist school has established itself as a force to be reckoned with, controlling a vast area of ​​100,000 li of sea. Furthermore, due to its unique mechanical puppets, it has amassed a vast amount of wealth. The accumulated resources over thousands of years are unimaginable!"

"Although their family only has two Void Refinement experts on the surface, with their ingenious mechanical puppetry, there are probably quite a few puppets with Void Refinement combat power. Therefore, they have been able to remain stable on Thousand Machine Island for so long, possessing a wealth of resources without collapsing. This has made them both feared and sought after by all parties."

Shi Huishan paused, swallowed hard, waved his hand, and gave a wry smile:

"After all, the energy contained in such a family that has been passed down for thousands of years is beyond the imagination of ordinary people, and the art of mechanical puppets is something that almost every force needs. Moreover, this art is rare, and apart from the Mo family, it is very rare to see one that has been completely passed down from ancient times to the present day."

"Furthermore, another reason why the various parties in the North Sea are so wary of the Mo family and allow them to control such a vast sea area and resources is due to a rumor."

Shi Huishan's gaze was deep and his tone somewhat uncertain.

"Hmm? Tell me more."

Yu Changsheng's eyebrows twitched, and he became interested.

Shi Huishan nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "It is said that the Mo family in the North Sea is only a branch, and the true Mo family headquarters is much older and more powerful, not in the North Sea, but in other regions."

"Therefore, because the Mohist school's strengths and weaknesses are hard to fathom, and because the Mohist school has good relations with various forces, it has kept a low profile in recent years. This has allowed it to develop so steadily to this point, and even to be granted special permission by the Holy Land to be exempt from corvée labor, which has made many forces envious, but they have remained silent."

After saying this, Shi Huishan patted his chest, a look of awe appearing on his face.

Yu Changsheng frowned slightly, pondering and digesting what Shi Huishan had said. A hint of doubt appeared on his face as he asked:

"What you just said about exempting people from corvée labor... what is that?"

"Fellow Daoist Yu, are you unaware?"

Shi Huishan was speechless, looking at Yu Changsheng with some surprise. Then, after a moment's thought, he understood and explained:

"Fellow Daoist Yu may not know this, but the Sea Beast Heavenly Island is a vast and terrifying force. The resources required to maintain such a behemoth are naturally also terrifying."

"Therefore, within the million-mile sea area ruled by the Sea Beast Heavenly Island, all forces are required to pay tribute once every thousand years. The amount of resources paid varies depending on the size of each force." (End of Chapter)