Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu

Chapter 192: Chapter 130: The Tree Wants to Stay Still but the Wind Keeps Blowing
 

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Linglong Divine Palace.

The vast Underground Palace Group loomed in the distant darkness, as people held torches or luminous pearls to light the way ahead.

Massive stone pillars supported magnificent pavilions, with steps that were grand and wide, and each palace exuded an extraordinary and majestic aura.

Despite the passage of time, which left it slightly weathered, one could vaguely glimpse how this ancient sect once flourished.

Chen Qing walked on the white jade bricks, bending slightly to squat down, reaching out to caress a white jade brick before him.

His senses began to spread in all directions, and in Yin Shu Niang’s eyes, countless threads emanated from Chen Qing’s body, spreading in all directions.

He planned methodically, needing to first understand the situation himself, at the very least to see what was really happening.

He possessed extremely powerful senses, allowing him to scout out some dangers first.

His powerful senses spread out but could not get close to the Linglong Divine Palace, only able to explore the surroundings of it.

As Chen Qing drew closer to the Linglong Divine Palace, he felt an invisible pressure ahead.

If he continued walking, he saw skeletons on the ground, not human, but of the Demon Clan.

Mostly Rat Demons.

Rat Demons had always liked digging tunnels in the ground, so it was not surprising they discovered this place.

But the strange thing was, why had this secret remained hidden for so long?

Over the long years, countless Rat Demons must have discovered this place, so what had kept them out?

The closer he got to the Linglong Divine Palace, the hungrier Chen Qing felt.

The clusters of palaces previously seen were only the outskirts; the actual inner city was even further in.

As soon as he reached the front of the inner city, Chen Qing felt a strong sense of hunger, a familiar feeling surged in his heart.

It was just like the moment he saw Wushang, where he had a strange thought, and this time the thought was even stronger.

If the desire to drink Wushang’s blood was a small stream, then at this moment, his hunger felt like an ocean surging over him.

Just as Chen Qing’s consciousness was about to give in, those painful memories suddenly washed over him.

The power of the Sea of Suffering spread within his body, slowly awakening Chen Qing’s consciousness.

His will was originally extremely firm, and having recently begun to drink the suffering of all beings, he almost fell into the trap instantly.

Indeed, this place was extremely eerie.

He had not even reached the gates of the inner city yet!

He was already being careful enough.

But the range it affected was so vast.

No wonder no one had discovered the deeply hidden secret here.

From such a distance, one was already drawn in, and getting closer would surely result in death.

He immediately thought of Wushang.

Recalling the process where the Yin Yang Sect used True Yang to search for the immortal island, Chen Qing thought if Wushang came here, he might be able to accept the legacy.

He quickly retreated and asked, “Yin Shu Niang, when you explored this place, did you feel anything?”

Yin Shu Niang reported, “There wasn’t any special feeling, we just couldn’t get close, and once we did, we would be burned by the karma fire, and suffer immense pain.”

Ghosts fed on Yin-Yang Qi, and for ghosts like Yin Shu Niang, whose bodies were free of resentment, it was hard to be discovered.

Cultivators relied significantly on resentment to discover evil spirits, and Yin Shu Niang and others were completely free of resentment.

This was likely why Yin Shu Niang and others were not affected greatly by the arrangements left by the Linglong Divine Palace and were not discovered.

Otherwise, merely approaching would turn them into a wisp of green smoke.

Still, they couldn’t open the door.

“Seal this place for now! Have everyone withdraw.”

Returning to Jiuhe City, Chen Qing immediately ordered Mei Zuochen to come see him.

After detailing the first ascension material for Water Spirit Gu to Mei Zuochen, Chen Qing said, “Before I reached the seventh stage of Qi Refinement, I cultivated in a place called Wuyou Mountain.”

“Unfortunately, I had just embarked on cultivation and couldn’t control the situation. Under the pursuit of Taiping Sect, I had to leave alone to draw them away.”

“You will go to Wuyou Mountain for me, inform the Mountain Master and my many senior and junior brothers, and bring them here.”

“You must be careful, especially about someone named Wushang. He is my younger brother and must not come to harm!”

Chen Qing took off his sword from his waist and then said, “Give them this sword, and they will follow you.”

“Take a hundred men and head north.”

Mei Zuochen worriedly asked, “Sir, will your senior brothers coming here affect you?”

Chen Qing understood Mei Zuochen’s concern that those from the same sect might come here and act recklessly because of his status.

Chen Qing smiled, “When I was at Wuyou Mountain, I was not an ordinary disciple.”

“Moreover, my senior brothers are sensible people.”

“If they come here, they will surely understand and follow me loyally.”

Just after waving Mei Zuochen off, Chen Qing received a report, “Sir, Xuanping Shaman is here.”

Chen Qing quickly rose and saw Xuanping, radiant on a tall horse, at the gates of the City Lord’s Mansion.

“The surrounding three tribes invite us for a drinking gathering.”

Chen Qing mounted his horse immediately, following Xuanping, “What are the origins of these tribes?”

“The Yuan Rang Tribe, which you’re quite familiar with, their Mystic Gate Realm follows the Princely Heir.”

“And the Wei’e Tribe, under Marquis Jinchang’s command.”

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