Longevity: Start by practicing the ruthless way

"Alliance means mutual help. We haven't received any help from you yet, but you want us to hand over the corpse of the ancient mighty for joint research. Does this make sense?" Tuoba Cang raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile.

"Since it's an alliance, we will naturally not let you suffer any loss. We will exchange treasures of equal value." Mo Yuan added.

"Words are not enough. I suggest you go back and show us the so-called treasure of equal value. If it is really of extraordinary value, we don't mind taking out the corpse of the ancient mighty man for your young master to comprehend." Gu Chi said.

Hearing this, Mo Yuan pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go back and ask the young master for instructions. Please wait for me in Shenyun City for a few days."

He stood up and left, not wanting to delay for a moment.

After he left, Big Black Dog immediately spoke out: "He used a talisman that can instantly travel thousands of miles. There is no way to track him."

"Is the situation really as critical as he said? Even the ancient freaks are going to form an alliance?" Zuo Shiji frowned, feeling a lot of pressure.

Li Wangcen asked, "How credible do you think what he said is?"

Tuoba Cang said: "Three parts true and seven parts false."

He was not surprised at all that the Martial God Temple and the Xuanyuan Immortal Temple came together, because these two transcendent sects had been connected as early as ancient times.

As for the Seventh Lord Yu Huachen forming an alliance with others, he didn't quite believe it.

This man has been invincible for seven generations, but his inherent pride and arrogance will not allow him to form an alliance with others. He will emulate the ancient sages and defeat all enemies alone, becoming invincible in the world with his strength.

Gu Chi nodded and added, "Although he seemed very sincere about the alliance just now, I could see disdain in his eyes. I guess he really looks down on us and is just trying to take advantage of us unilaterally."

Murong Zhixiu snorted coldly and said, "Want to fleece us? Then we'll give them a taste of their own medicine and skin them alive!"

Li Wangcen nodded in agreement and said, "We still have a lot of room to utilize this alliance."

……

In an unknown little world, deep in an ancient land shrouded in mist and clouds.

In an ancient cave, the young master of the Netherworld suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the black-robed man who appeared silently before him. He said calmly, "Your strength has improved again. The Qingmu Dao Seal has already appeared vaguely. I think it will be fully formed in a short time."

There was chaotic mist swirling in the ancient cave, making it hazy. The man, who was covered tightly in a wide black robe, sat down on the ground. As his eyes opened and closed, he saw the scene of extinguished stars.

He began, "When I tried to break through the barrier earlier, I saw the legendary throne of King Qingmu, but I didn't encounter King Zhaolie Ming, who was guarding the barrier. I was worried that I had made a mistake, so I didn't dare to take that final step."

"What? You actually saw the legendary throne of Qingmu?" The young master of the underworld looked surprised.

As far as he knew, in recent years, half of the ancient freaks like him who had been hidden since ancient times had died, and all of them failed on the road to becoming king. However, the man in front of him was about to be crowned king and see the legendary Qingmu throne.

"Although I saw the throne of King Qingmu, I didn't see King Zhaolie Mingwang mentioned in ancient books. I was worried that there was something missing in me, so I didn't dare to go on stage rashly, for fear that I would die without knowing my talent." The man in black robe, whose face was covered by shadows, answered.

"Perhaps you're overthinking it. According to my informant, three people also attempted to break through the barrier yesterday, just like you did. Although they died in the end, they didn't die at the hands of King Zhaolie, but rather from their own 'Tao'."

"It's also possible that there's something missing in their existence that's destined for death, without King Zhaolie Mingwang having to intervene personally."

After a pause, the black-robed man continued, "If we succeed, the sea will be wide open for us to leap into. If we fail, we will perish. We don't have the opportunity to make mistakes, so it's always better to be cautious."

The young master of the underworld nodded and said, "You came at a good time. I just got some good news from Mo Yuan. Perhaps we can take that step soon."

"What good news?"

The young master of the underworld did not say it directly, but asked in return: "Do you know Qianhe?"

The black-robed man pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "The heir of the Hongmeng Dojo? I've heard of her deeds. She's a very interesting and extraordinary woman."

The young master of the underworld said, "I heard from Mo Yuan that she and those small bandits recently obtained the corpse of an ancient powerful being. Now they have formed an alliance with us and are willing to hand over the corpse for joint research with us. We may be able to find the key to cultivating the Qingmu Dao Seal from the corpse."

"I'm afraid it's not as easy as you think." The black-robed man shook his head slightly and said, "In my previous life, when Kunlun Ruins opened, I killed several disciples of the Hongmeng Dojo, namely Qianhe's senior brothers and sisters. If she knew about this, she would definitely seek revenge on me, and the alliance might even be broken."

"There is such a thing..." The young master of the underworld whispered. He really did not expect this.

"I don't want to owe Qianhe a favor. I will ascend the Qingmu throne with my own abilities." The black-robed man said firmly. He stood up and was about to leave. "I will go back to retreat. When I come out, I will meet Qianhe and retrieve the body of the ancient powerhouse for you."

"Don't leave in a hurry. I'm just about to break through. You stay here and protect me." said the young master of the underworld.

Upon hearing this, the man in black robe nodded, sat down cross-legged again, and stood beside him to protect him.

A day later, the young master of the underworld also advanced a distance on his road to becoming a king. He saw the throne of Qingmu, who was bestowed with the title by Heaven, but he did not see the legendary Zhaolie Mingwang who was in charge of guarding the pass.

The young master of the underworld said, "We haven't encountered the situation that our predecessors mentioned. Perhaps it's not that we made a mistake, but that the person in charge of guarding the pass, Zhaolie Mingwang, has encountered some unknown change?"

The black-robed man nodded and said, "If that's the case, this is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us. I'll go back and try again. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll be able to come out in two days."

He turned around and turned into a ball of black smoke, disappearing silently into the darkness.

……

On the other side, Gu Chi and his companions continued to wander around Shenyun City. This huge ancient city had no city walls, and the layout of the city was so chaotic that it was hard to describe. For example, when walking in the bustling market, you looked up and saw a densely forested mountain suddenly sitting in front of you. You could even hear the cries of monkeys and roars of tigers in the mountains.

The streets and roads in other cities are straight and crisscrossed, but the streets here are crooked and winding, like a tangled ball of wool.