Yunmeng Immortal Clan

Inside the cave of the Ghost Hand Monkey.

As soon as Song Daoxuan entered the cave, the dozen or so demon monkeys of all sizes were immediately terrified and let out a series of screams. Then they stared at each other, seemingly having no idea how this human cultivator had discovered their cave.

However, Song Daoxuan was not going to be polite. He directly used the traction technique to control a magic sword, and as his magic power was activated, a flash of light appeared.

One of the monkeys, a ghost-handed monkey, slashed the monkey's brain with its sword, causing the monkey troop to panic and scatter in all directions.

Then Song Daoxuan unleashed a massive slaughter within the Ghost Hand Monkey Cave, displaying both magical artifacts and the spells he had comprehended.

In no time at all, Song Daoxuan, who was at the peak of the tenth level of Qi Refining, had killed most of the dozen or so Ghost Hand Monkeys. Just then, a few Ghost Hand Monkeys touched the edge of the cave exit.

As a result, a barrier repelled the Ghost Hand Monkey.

Just as Song Daoxuan entered the cave, he casually set up a basic magic array. Such basic isolation arrays were not a secret in the cultivation world.

It can only serve as a temporary barrier. Even if you're not a formation master, you can still manage to set it up if you spend more time.

With the Ghost Hand Monkey's strength, he could break through this array's restrictions in time, but Song Daoxuan directly formed several hand seals and successively unleashed spells such as Fireball and Water Arrow.

"Hiss!" A flash of light appeared.

The spell immediately struck the ghost-handed monkeys at the edge of the formation, instantly turning them to ashes. Their deaths were truly tragic.

"Fellow Daoist! Please stop attacking us! Spare our lives!"

However, just as Song Daoxuan was about to continue his attack, he heard such an unbelievable voice, and he couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Then, glancing back, he glimpsed a white-haired demon monkey in the corner of the cave, surrounded by two or three other demon monkeys.

This white-haired demon monkey's cultivation aura was slightly higher than that of the other demon monkeys, and there was a small green light on its forehead.

These so-called human words were actually uttered by this white-haired demon monkey.

"I never expected to find such a speaking being among the monkeys. Its bloodline is likely extraordinary among these demonic monkeys. However, since your monkeys have taken our Azure Wind Peaches, why should I spare your lives for no reason?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the magic sword in Song Daoxuan's hand flashed with sharpness, as if he was preparing to kill the group of demon monkeys.

Seeing this, led by the white-haired demon monkey, the remaining demon monkeys all knelt down and said, "Fellow Daoist, spare our lives! If you are willing to spare our lives, we will never again covet your peaches, and we are willing to tell you our greatest secret!"

As soon as the white-haired monkey finished speaking, the magic sword in his hand flew back into Song Daoxuan's sleeve.

"Oh? What do you mean? But if you can really offer something that interests me, I might be willing to spare your monkey troop's life..."

Upon hearing this, the remaining monkey demons stood up and led Song Daoxuan to a cliff.

It was a time when the sunset painted the world with vibrant colors.

However, on the edge of that weathered cliff, there was a peach tree with a bright green color. This peach tree was completely different from the other peach trees on Qingfeng Lake. Enveloped in immortal energy, it exuded an alluring fragrance. It bore three spiritual peaches, one of which was already ripe, while the other two were still unripe.

"After my Monkey King grandfather ate this spirit peach, he gained sentience and could speak human language with ease. Then this tree was passed down to my generation. I don't know how much time has passed. Besides gaining sentience, this tree can also add a little to one's lifespan. However, this tree flowers once every ten years and bears fruit once every twenty years, so the increase in lifespan is only half a year."

The white-haired monkey led Song Daoxuan to the spirit peach tree. As Song Daoxuan listened to the monkey describe the strange effects of the spirit peach, he quickly lost interest in the so-called spirit peach tree.

But wait, could it be that the longevity peach is a rare immortal plant in the cultivation world?

Then Song Daoxuan cast a spell, took out a scroll from his storage bag, and compared it with the Qingyuan Longevity Peach in front of him. His expression suddenly changed, and he confirmed that the peach tree in front of him was indeed the immortal plant in the cultivation world, the Qingyuan Longevity Peach.

However, even these Qingyuan Longevity Peaches, these kinds of immortal plants and roots, are classified into different grades.

Ten-year longevity peach, one-hundred-year longevity peach, one-thousand-year longevity peach, ten-thousand-year longevity peach, one-hundred-thousand-year longevity peach.

The grade of the Qingyuan Peach Tree is just like the spiritual root aptitude of cultivators; both are predetermined by fate. The so-called Ten Longevity Peach can never break through the grade limitation and transform into a Hundred Longevity Peach in its entire life. Similarly, the so-called Hundred Longevity Peach can never transform into a Thousand Longevity Peach in its entire life.

"Although the ten longevity peaches in front of me are only of the lowest grade, other cultivators might not even look at this longevity peach tree. However, with the help of the Qi Gathering Immortal Gourd, if I can water it with Taiyin Dew, I might be able to upgrade this ten longevity peach tree to the level of the Qingyuan Hundred Longevity Peach Tree, and thus bear longevity peaches that can increase one's lifespan by at least one or two years."

"Although I don't need this Azure Peach Tree right now, and I don't have enough Taiyin Dew to water it, I might need it in the future. When I leave Qingfeng Lake, I should take this peach tree with me and transplant it to my cultivation cave on Qingsui Peak..."

Thinking of this, Song Daoxuan turned his gaze to the white-haired monkey demon.

"This peach tree is of little help to me, but it's better than nothing. You, demon monkey, seem to have a connection with me. If you acknowledge me as your master, I might spare your lives..."

Although the white-haired monkey had been enlightened, its strength was far inferior to that of Song Daoxuan. It had no choice but to submit to Song Daoxuan and soon released its divine soul. Song Daoxuan planted a Heavenly Mandate Dao Contract in its divine soul, making the white-haired monkey completely Song Daoxuan's servant.

The white-furred beast's eyes flashed, and it crouched on the ground, bowing slightly as it said, "Master, is there anything you need my help with?"

"You were born of heaven and earth, and have no name or surname. Your body is pure white, and you serve me as your master. So, shall I call you Bai Xuan?"

"Thank you for bestowing this name upon me, Master!" Bai Xuan smiled slightly and kowtowed several times on the ground.

"What I want you to do now is nothing more than to guard this Ten Longevity Peach Tree. If anyone discovers it before I have time to retrieve it, I will not forgive you!"

Upon hearing this...

Bai Xuan repeatedly said, "Master, Bai Xuan will certainly take good care of this ancient peach tree!"