Inquiry about immortality

Chapter 2620 Joy or Sorrow
It was expected that Liuli would gain the approval of Chunqiu Gui and be valued within the Taishang Dao lineage.

But isn't the Supreme Daoist lineage paying too much attention to her?
Since they could exchange talismans, it means she would occasionally leave seclusion. It's rather illogical that she hasn't returned to Qingyangzhi for two thousand years. She's not a heartless person; Qingyangzhi's current state is also a result of her hard work.

It doesn't seem quite right to say that the Supreme Daoist lineage confined her, because even if they didn't care about Liuli's thoughts, they still had to consider Ning Zhenren and the spirit of the Spring and Autumn Sundial.

According to Li Yufu, sending pills to Yu Nu was only one aspect of the Qingyang Alliance's ability to operate freely in Kanzhou and establish a strong foundation in a short period of time, with almost no Kanzhou forces causing them trouble, was also due to Liuli's protection.

Not long after the Qingyang Alliance entered Kanzhou, some forces in Kanzhou took the initiative to come to them and opened their doors wide, which allowed the Qingyang Alliance to develop rapidly. Some of them were introduced by Ziyun Mountain, while others left them puzzled. Later, they learned that these forces all had the shadow of the Supreme Daoist lineage behind them.

Perhaps Liuli still has some concerns...

Her becoming the master of the Spring and Autumn Sundial was a momentous event in the Taishang Dao lineage, attracting widespread attention and having a profound impact on everyone.

Without knowing the internal workings of the Supreme Daoist lineage, Qin Sang had no way of guessing.

It seems it's time for me to visit the Supreme Dao lineage as the Heavenly Lord of the Dao Court, Qin Sang thought to himself.

In any case, this was all good news. Qin Sang did not interrupt Li Yufu and let him continue speaking in chronological order, while she herself gained a general understanding of the Qingyang Alliance.

Before Qin Sang's departure, he laid the groundwork for the Qingyang Alliance, which had powerful allies in Wuhai and Kanzhou. As Qin Sang had predicted, the alliance flourished.

The profits gained by the Qingyang Alliance were to be shared with forces such as Ziyun Mountain, Siyou Clan, Zhuyan Clan, Jiaojiao Clan, and Chiru Clan. Qingyang Zhi was more like a matchmaker, only receiving a small share. However, for the weak Qingyang Zhi, it was like a powerful tonic, and a tonic that had been continuously replenished for two thousand years, greatly enriching Qingyang Zhi's foundation.

As the Qingyang Alliance grew stronger, countless treasures were transported back to Qingyang Prefecture. However, the cultivation level of the cultivators in Qingyang Prefecture could not increase rapidly in a short period of time, and there was even a rare situation where there were too many monks and too little porridge.

Before ascending to the Spirit Realm, most of the Storm Realm was a barren land ravaged by storms. After ascending to the Spirit Realm, it experienced a great war and was in ruins. It had never been so prosperous before.
Since a thousand years ago, the number of cultivators in Qingyang has exploded, with rising talents emerging like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, and masters appearing one after another.

Good news is always accompanied by bad news.

The veteran powerhouses of Qingyang, especially those who were contemporaries of Qin Sang, although they now have no shortage of cultivation techniques, secret arts, and external resources for cultivation, have wasted their precious lives in the Storm Realm. The demon race is somewhat better off, but human cultivators all face the inevitable limit of their lifespan.

Master Huaiyin of Dabei Temple, Lu Zhang of Bu Nian Mountain, the Poison King of Wan Du Mountain, Qiu Mubai of Shao Hua Mountain, Master Yunxin of Yan Yue Nunnery, and Bao Zhengnan, whom Qin Sang regrets the most, all died with regrets.

"Sect Master Qiu did not change his cultivation methods. He devoted his entire life to improving the Shaohua Mountain tradition until his death. However, he took in a good disciple who, although only at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, used his merits to obtain a cultivation technique from Kanzhou obtained by the Qingyang Alliance. It is said that this technique solved a problem in the Shaohua Mountain tradition that had troubled Sect Master Qiu his entire life..."

Qin Sang thought of Dongyang Bo, whom he and Liuli buried in the sacred land of Xuantian Palace. Regardless of their character and talent, all the successive sect leaders of Shaohua Mountain were worthy of their sect.

Li Yufu continued, "Palace Master Tong Lingyu relinquished her position long ago, allowing Palace Master Shi to take over. However, after years of seclusion, feeling her cultivation was lacking, she ultimately chose an evil technique to forcibly attempt to break through to the Void Refinement Realm. Although she barely survived the Heavenly Tribulation, she fell into a deep slumber after the Tribulation of the Heart Demon. We tried many secret techniques but could not awaken her, so we could only place her in an ice coffin to sleep. Senior Su Nu asserted that if she cannot awaken within two thousand years, there will be no hope left."

Qin Sang was taken aback upon hearing this. Could such a thing really be passed down through generations?

Back then, the Xuan Tian Palace Master, Yin Changsheng, used evil magic to prolong his life and break through to a higher realm, almost destroying the foundation of the Xuan Tian Palace.

"Where is Shi Xue?" he pressed.

"In order to help the Palace Master extend his lifespan, the Palace Master's wife sent him many longevity-enhancing elixirs. The Palace Master himself also changed his cultivation method to a health-preserving technique, which postponed his death time again and again. However, the effects of the medicine would gradually weaken, and the Palace Master could only go into seclusion and make a final desperate attempt."

Judging from Li Yufu's expression, he didn't think highly of Shi Xue.

Then he spoke of the Four Saints Palace, "Back then, before the Palace Master Bao and his sister were about to die, they received a legacy. This legacy was also obtained by the Qingyang Alliance from Kanzhou. Among them was a bloodline connection method that could be practiced by close relatives. The brother and sister gave up their positions as Palace Master and Lord of Jing and went into seclusion to cultivate together. No one knows what happened, but in the end only Bao Xi successfully broke through, but his face was full of sorrow and grief. Moreover, he was seriously injured during the tribulation. Since then, he has lived in seclusion in Canglang Jing, never seeing outsiders, and has been guarding the tomb of Palace Master Bao alone ever since."

If Bao Zhengnan had died a natural death, Bao happy would not be so sad.

Qin Sang could roughly guess that Bao Zhengnan must have sacrificed himself to fulfill his sister Bao Xi's wishes. The deep affection between the siblings was truly admirable, and it was also remarkable that Bao happy was able to overcome her inner demons.

In other words, even with so many cultivation resources in Qingyang over the past two thousand years, and with the help of Liuli, only three and a half cultivators have managed to break through to the Void Refinement stage.

Those names in my memory are like shooting stars streaking across the night sky; their brilliance has completely faded.

However, Qingyang Zhi's future is promising.

A large number of cultivators, such as Huanhen and the Two Demon Lords, have already reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage and are currently in seclusion, attempting to break through to the Void Refinement stage. Perhaps in the near future, a new Void Refinement cultivator will emerge.

Furthermore, the Taoist sect gathers talents from all over the world, and new talents are constantly emerging. As the old generation grows old, new talents emerge like the rising sun, and things will only get better and better.

Qin Sang sighed inwardly, realizing she had almost forgotten about those guys from the Little Cave Heaven.

A flash of light, and the white crane couple and Chi Lei were thrown out.

They were in seclusion in the secluded cave when, caught off guard, Chi Lei was somewhat disoriented. "Where is this?"

"You arrived so quickly."

Bai He suddenly saw Li Yufu and froze on the spot.

Upon seeing them for the first time, Li Yufu was also taken aback. Back then, a large number of experts from the Thousand Bamboo Sea were swept away by the mist waterfall. He never expected that they would meet again.

"you……"

"Master Li!"

Baihe and Chilei cheered together.

Back then, when Li Yufu was the abbot, he treated everyone in the Thousand Mountains Bamboo Sea equally and took great care of them, just like family. Even after thousands of years apart, there was no estrangement between them.

After their initial joy, Baihe and Chilei took turns describing the scene of their reunion with Qin Sang in vivid detail. They even wanted to lavish praise on Qin Sang's later feats, but Qin Sang stopped them.

There will be plenty of opportunities to catch up later, Qin Sang gestured for Li Yufu to continue.

Li Yufu said solemnly, "More than a thousand years ago, Senior Sword Slave suddenly emerged from seclusion, saying that his master had summoned him, and left Kanzhou, whereabouts unknown."

"Oh?"

Qin Sang's expression darkened slightly.

The reason he, as a descendant of the Ziwei lineage, is able to live so freely is entirely due to Master Tianyue shielding him from disaster and diverting the enemy's attention.

After ascending to the Spirit Realm, Master Tianyue only sent one message through his sword servant, and then disappeared without a trace. To this day, Qin Sang still doesn't know where the First Sword Servant and Master Tianyue are, or what they are plotting.

If Master Tianyue is being besieged by enemies, the sword slave will not only be unable to help him, but will also become a burden. Why did Master Tianyue summon the sword slave?
Is it that Master Tianyue is safe and has begun to recall his old subordinates, or has he encountered great trouble and Jiannu is risking his life to rescue him?
At that time, he was still in Dafengyuan. To prevent his relationship with Jiange from being exposed, Jiannu could not have left a letter.

Qin Sang paced back and forth a few times, but knew that being anxious was useless. After a thousand years, it was too late to say anything. The most important thing was to contact the sword slave first.

"Where is Su Nu?" Qin Sang had a bad feeling.

"Senior Su Nu..."

Li Yufu suddenly knelt down on both knees. "Two hundred years ago, Senior Su Nu suddenly disappeared in Yuanqiao Sea Market. I tried everything I could, asking Fellow Daoist Ji Xia and Clan Chief Yuan Xiang for help, but I couldn't find a single clue. Please punish me, Master Uncle!"

"What! Su Nu has disappeared?" Qin Sang's expression changed slightly.

Su Nu was extremely talented. She had already broken through to the mid-stage of the Void Refinement realm before he set off. With her strength, unless a Nascent Soul cultivator made a move, it was impossible for her to be murdered silently.

The Saint Realm experts of the Alien Race reside in the Holy Land year-round; why would they specifically come out to attack a Void Refinement cultivator?
Li Yufu also said that the Qingyang Alliance adheres to the principle of being kind to others and making money through harmony. In particular, they never treat the alien race arrogantly or rudely just because they have the support of the Zhu Yan and other superior races.

Su Nu was also very adept at social maneuvering, and the Qingyang Alliance could be said to have grown stronger under her leadership. She also never offended any powerful members of the alien race.

"Did they disappear in Yuanqiao City?" Qin Sang's brows gradually furrowed.

When Su Nu first visited Yuanqiao City, she discovered traces of her master there. After learning the inside story, he and Su Nu searched together, eventually venturing into the depths of the Nie River. However, due to insufficient strength, they were forced to retreat.

Back then, he concluded that only cultivators at the Integration Realm could reach the place where Master Su Nu last disappeared.

At that time, Su Nu also said that she hoped Qin Sang could break through soon so that she could help her find her master's whereabouts.

Qin Sang had never forgotten this incident. At the time, he never imagined that he would be able to reach the Integration Realm so quickly. Even more unexpectedly, before he could return, Su Nu disappeared.

Thinking of this, Qin Sang suspected that Su Nu had left on her own, and that she had likely obtained clues related to her master and repeated the same mistake when she went to find her master.

If we wait another two hundred years, we will be able to wait for his return. What exactly happened back then that made Su Nu so anxious that she didn't even have time to leave a letter?

Seeing Qin Sang deep in thought, Li Yufu and the others dared not make a sound to disturb her.

After a moment, Qin Sang gently shook her head, "Anything else? Any news about Shen Chen?"

Li Yufu nodded, "Junior Brother Shen's talent in weapon crafting is evident to all. Not long after joining the Five Elements Alliance, he was noticed by an elder and given an important position. In the end, that elder even took him to the imperial capital, Baiyujing. His cultivation and weapon crafting skills have both improved by leaps and bounds. Finally, he comprehended the profound principles of weapon crafting and broke through to a higher realm in one fell swoop!"

Li Yufu felt proud when talking about Shen Chen's experiences.

Li Yufu was appointed by Qin Sang as the abbot of Qingyang Temple and the ruler of Qingyang. He was responsible for looking after Qin Sang's rear. Although he held a high position and great power, he was also a shackle.

He was burdened with responsibilities and could not easily make a move, but he was also human, with a heart for freedom and a desire to travel, so he could only entrust these thoughts to his junior brother Shen Chen.

Finally, there's some good news.

Qin Sang's expression softened slightly. He had high hopes for Shen Chen, but when Shen Chen proposed to focus on studying the art of weapon crafting, he, as his master, had some doubts, worried that Shen Chen would neglect his cultivation. He never expected that Shen Chen would actually succeed in the art of weapon crafting.

Li Yufu continued, "After Junior Brother Shen Chen broke through, he was valued even more and was selected by the Five Elements Alliance to participate in a trial. Junior Brother said in the talisman that if he could stand out in the trial, he would be able to come into contact with the core circle of the Five Elements Alliance, see more secrets and classics, and find that secret technique for his master. However, this trial may last for hundreds of years, and Junior Brother has not yet come out of the trial grounds."

"This guy..."

Qin Sang chuckled to herself.

Only now do I understand that the path of cultivation is like fish and bear's paw, difficult to have both. Whether he will continue to spend his energy on the path of weapon crafting in the future is another matter.

"Once we get news, we'll tell him to prioritize his own safety and future, and not to take any risks. As for that secret technique, whether it exists or not is debatable," Qin Sang said.

"This disciple has noted it down."

Li Yufu bowed slightly, then his expression hardened, and he mentioned another person, "After I broke through to the Void Refinement stage, the Qingyang Alliance also gained a foothold in Kanzhou. I wanted to find Junior Brother Yulang and sent people to Genzhou several times before I finally found out about Yuedu Bay... When the people I sent went to Yuedu Bay, they were blocked by the war."

"War?" Qin Sang was slightly taken aback. When he left Yue Du Bay, there were no signs of war there.

Li Yufu nodded, "For some reason, the Jitian Sect suffered the calamity of being wiped out, and the war also dragged in all the forces, large and small, around Yuedu Bay, making the situation extremely chaotic. At that time, I was overwhelmed and wanted Junior Brother Shen Chen to help mobilize the Five Elements Alliance to gather information, but Junior Brother Shen Chen was sent to the Trial Grounds. When Fellow Daoist Yu Nu stabilized her cultivation, she was finally able to come out and help me, but unexpectedly, another series of changes occurred..."

He was also helpless; Qingyang's future was bright, but there were too few capable people available.

The Jitian Sect has been wiped out!

Qin Sang still remembers the magnificent atmosphere that Jitian Sect displayed when she attended the Jitian Dharma Assembly back then.

From today's perspective, the Jitian Sect's strength is sufficient to qualify it as a regional overlord.

If there was anything significant that happened at that time, it was the emergence of the Panlong Ancient Formation.

Jitian Sect once exchanged a small thousand world for the Panlong Heavenly Pillar with them. As far as he knew, the Panlong Ancient Formation they discovered at that time was only a small part of the entire ancient formation. The true ancient formation was far larger than imagined, and even the entire Yuedu Bay was only a part of the ancient formation.

It is said that the Jitian Sect has been collecting the Panlong Heavenly Pillar for over a thousand years, creating quite a stir. Could it be that this mysterious ancient formation has brought about disaster?

The temple he left there will likely be difficult to completely avoid the war. Fortunately, it is located in a relatively remote area. Hopefully, Yulang and the others will be able to escape in time if things go wrong.