4 years later.
Lu Qingfeng came out of his daoist temple, looking refreshed.
My cultivation speed has slowed down considerably in the last few years...it’s just as they say, the higher you go, the slower you become. I’ve only managed to reach the Third Stage of Qi Condensation Realm in these four years.
He thought, his gaze landing on the Bodhi Wisdom Tree sapling which had grown even more yet again.
Senior sister told me that this Natural Treasure was given to her by master. So I can only wait till master comes out of his seclusion and then ask him about it...
His gaze then wandered around the entire mountain range, occasionally landing on other disciples doing their own things.
There were already more than a thousand disciples in the Eternal Peak right now, with nearly fifty of them being in the Foundation Establishment Realm. Jia Changxun and Feng Zhen had also reached the peak of the Qi Condensation Realm and were about to enter the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Some disciples and a Great Elder would also come every five years from the Sword Seeking Sect to deliver resources and also send some disciples from there to the Eternal Peak. Aside from that, the other disciples of the Eternal Peak with various professions had also started doing business with the other various factions around the area which also generated a good amount of resources for them.
Whenever Yan Jingfei was cultivating, she left all this work to Lu Qingfeng. So, he naturally had a good relationship with everyone there.
He often went to other disciples’ places and asked them about their own experiences so he could gain some insight.
Looking around for a while and handling some matters for a few days, Lu Qingfeng went back to his daoist temple and continued to cultivate.
...
At the same time, Yan Immortal Dynasty.
Infernal Blaze Sect.
In the Supreme Elder’s abode, Han Changqing quietly circulated his Spiritual Energy with a pale complexion, his forehead covered in sweat.
My lifespan is coming to a close...so that was it, huh?
Infront of him sat Yun Ping, looking at him with a nervous expression.
"Grandmaster..."
"Child...I don’t think I have much time left..maybe I was not destined to continue moving forward on this great path leading towards the Immortal Dao...but I hope you can do that in my stead."
"I think this is my punishment for not being able to save your master back then..we’ll meet again in our next lives, if fate allows."
With that, he smiles at Yun Ping one last time, and the light in Han Changqing’s eyes start to dimmer down till there is no more of it left. He loses all traces of vitality, his corpse hanging in its lotus position.
Just as his head is about to hit the ground, Yun Ping swiftly catches it, not letting it touch the surface.
"May we meet again in our next lives, grandmaster."
At this moment, Yun Ping couldn’t help being emotional. After the death of his master many centuries ago in an unfortunate accident involving Demon Beasts, Han Changqing was the only one who took care of him.
Had it not been for him, Yun Ping wouldn’t have been able to utilize his full potential and become one of the top mighty figures of the Yan Immortal Dynasty.
He was deeply indebted to his grandmaster.
"Grandmaster, don’t worry. I will definitely carry on your legacy and won’t waste my life." He said firmly, his voice full of resolution.
...
Back at the Eternal Peak.
In Tian Yongheng’s cave abode.
Suddenly, a system notification appeared in front of him as he was cultivating.
[Your good friend, Han Changqing, has reached the end of his lifespan. He died and his soul entered the cycle of reincarnation.]
"...Huh?"
As soon as he read the notification, his eyes widened in surprise.
Although I knew that you wouldn’t live much longer, I didn’t expect it to be this early...first Gao Fusheng and now Han Changqing. Two of these top powerhouses has already lost the battle against fate.
Han Changqing was already in Tian Yongheng’s friend list when he developed a favorability for him after Tian Yongheng agreed to form an alliance with the Yan Immortal Family and the Infernal Blaze Sect, so, it was natural for this notification to appear.
Since Han Changqing is no longer backing the Infernal Blaze Sect up now, things are bound to get chaotic. I need to prepare myself for the upcoming storm.
Thinking of this, Tian Yongheng went back to his meditative state.
...
Meanwhile, Luminous Jade Chamber.
Inside of the same dimly lit hall, Su Yanlan was cultivating quietly before she suddenly felt a huge amount of Spirit Qi rushing towards the Supreme Elder’s daoist temple, situated at the top of a 3 thousand feet tall mountain.
Spirit Qi revolved around everywhere, along with a terrifying aura that was growing steadily.
Opening her eyes, she was initially shocked, but there was already a hint of excitement on her face the next moment as she disappeared from the spot and appeared outside.
"Has uncle master finally succeeded? Is he about to enter the Golden Core Realm?" She couldn’t help but mutter to herself, looking up at the daoist temple reverently.
"It seems he’s just started to breakthrough. It’ll still take him quite a while."
Saying this, she sat midair in her meditative stance, closing her eyes and using her Divine Sense to check the surroundings.
I should guard him till he breakthroughs so that nothing unexpected happens.
And after he breakthroughs...we may have a chance of consulting with the Yan Immortal Dynasty.
...
At the same time, in a dark valley far away.
An old man floated in the air, emitting a dark aura.
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He was Tian Yunchen.
Besides him was a woman who seemed to be in her forties, also exuding extremely sinister aura.
Suddenly, she asked in a calculating tone of voice, "Fellow daoist Tian Yunchen, how much more time do you think it’ll take for fellow daoist Ma Guozhi to breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm?"
Looking at her side eyed, Tian Yunchen replied calmly, "I doubt it’ll take much longer with all those special items fellow daoist Ma has on him, including the Core Formation Pill. But we still have to wait for a while, fellow daoist Yin Huaying."
"I suppose that’s true." Saying this, Yin Huaying closed her eyes and went back to her meditative state.
On the other hand, Tian Yunchen was also thinking of this.
This witch...she was trying to get some information out of me. But even I don’t know how long it’ll take for Ma Guozhi to breakthrough.
...I really want all of this to be over soon..
He sighed inwardly, turning his attention to the innermost part of the valley where a cave abode was situated. It was a temporary cave abode formed by Ma Guozhi for his seclusion.
Inside of the cave abode, Ma Guozhi cultivated quietly, black swirls of demonic energy floating around him.
Sweat formed on his forehead, his expression turning uglier.
At this moment, he took out a bottle of Consciousness Elevating Pills from his sleeves and swallowed one whole without even opening his eyes.
Some time later, he finally calmed down again and thought.
Now, I have used up almost all of my resources, and all that’s left is to enter the breakthrough state. It will probably take a few decades, and I have to be extremely careful not to do any mistakes, otherwise, my realm may fall and I might even die.
But after my breakthrough...the first one to perish and become my stepping stone to achieving greatness is going to be the Yan Immortal Dynasty..hehehe...
He let out a small chuckle, reentering his meditative state.