Immortality and Cultivation: This old man seeks enlightenment through mere survival.

Song Xuanfeng's face turned ashen.

Continuing the fight wouldn't necessarily lead to defeating Lu Zaian; instead, it might make Lu Zaian famous.

If he were to stop now, he would damage his reputation.

If word got out that he was afraid of a rogue cultivator who had just entered the Foundation Establishment stage, what would that look like?

Just then, a person flew out from the city wall.

He was dressed in white, had a dignified appearance, and stood on a flying sword shaped like a rainbow.

"Gentlemen, please stop here."

"To start a fight at the gates of Desolate Swamp City is beneath the dignity of two Foundation Establishment cultivators..."

When others encounter Foundation Establishment cultivators fighting, they usually just watch from a distance.

The man in white, however, took the initiative to step forward and mediate the fight.

Clearly, his identity and strength are not simple either.

Sure enough, others recognized the white-clad man instantly upon seeing him.

"The white-robed flying rainbow is Yang Ying, the sixth disciple of that city lord, who is also at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage!"

"I didn't expect to attract him here. It seems he's here to mediate the fight."

"Then a fight is unlikely, after all, this is the territory of Huangze City."

the other side.

Just as Song Xuanfeng was worried about having no steps to go down, Yang Ying brought them to his feet.

As for the Shuixin raw stone mine, it seems we'll have to put it on hold for now.

We still have to give face to that city lord.

Song Xuanfeng concealed his aura, cupped his hands, and said to Yang Ying:

"Brother Yang is absolutely right. I was being rash..."

Similarly, Lu Zaian also went along with it, bowing and saying:

"Lu has no objection."

Lu Zaian still needs to acquire cultivation resources in Huangze City.

Naturally, they wouldn't intentionally offend the city lord's power.

Seeing that the two had agreed, Yang Ying smiled and nodded, then looked at Lu Zaian and said with a smile:

"I haven't yet congratulated Fellow Daoist Lu on his successful Foundation Establishment. Would you mind coming into the city for a chat?"

To Yang Ying, Song Xuanfeng was merely an elder from another Foundation Establishment faction.

Lu Zaian, however, was a rogue cultivator, making him someone who could be won over.

That's why Yang Yingcai took it a little seriously.

Lu Zaian pondered for a moment, then nodded.

"Then I, Lu, will trouble Fellow Daoist Yang."

Just as Lu Zaian entered the Foundation Establishment stage, he also had many things he wanted to ask for advice.

The city lord of Huangze City has always maintained a neutral stance in the Northern Sky Domain.

As long as you don't reveal that you possess a third or fourth-tier spiritual object.

Lu Zaian was not worried that Yang Ying would be detrimental to him.

There has never been any Foundation Establishment cultivator who has encountered danger in the Desolate Swamp City.

In addition, Yang Ying was meticulous in his work and did not leave Song Xuanfeng out in the cold.

Instead, they exchanged a few pleasantries and casually inquired about the well-being of the Song family patriarch.

As for the reason why Song Xuanfeng and Lu Zaian fought, Yang Ying wisely remained silent.

Immediately afterwards, Yang Ying led Lu Zai'an and Xu Yan'er into the city...

Song Xuanfeng was left behind.

A short while later, a young man approached and respectfully addressed him as "Third Uncle".

This person was none other than Song Qianshan, whom Lu Zaian had met once before.

Song Qianshan glanced at his expressionless third uncle, then at the headless corpse of Mo Haoxuan on the ground.

He swallowed hard before carefully saying:

"Third Uncle, I have a guess... I don't know if it's accurate."

"……explain."

"That guy surnamed Lu obviously knew Mo Haoxuan a long time ago."

I suspect that during the two years he disappeared, he obtained the Water Core Ore in the swamp, which is how he successfully established his foundation..."

Upon hearing this, Song Xuanfeng's eyes flickered, and he had indeed considered this possibility.

No wonder Lu Zaian wanted to kill Mo Haoxuan; he probably wanted to silence him...

"What do we do now, Third Uncle?"

Song Xuanfeng pondered for a moment, then shook his head helplessly and sighed:

"Based on the information I learned from Mo Haoxuan before."

The Shuixin Yuanshi Mine is located within a watershed area of ​​about 5,000 li.

At most, a few second-tier spiritual items can be mined...

The practice of dual cultivation of body and mind in Lu Zai'an has already become quite popular.

Even if he really did obtain the spiritual object.

If he is determined to hide in the desolate city.

Even my Song family can't do anything about him... Let's just forget about it.

Upon hearing this, Song Qianshan had no choice but to nod reluctantly.

The ancestral masters who established foundations had long lifespans.

Even the Song family wouldn't risk their lives for a few uncertain second-tier spiritual items.

Unless it's a third-tier spiritual item, then maybe...

the other side.

Yang Ying led Lu Zaian to the inner city.

As they walked, Yang Ying chatted with Lu Zaian, trying to gather information.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you came to Desolate Swamp City also for cultivation resources, right?"

"Indeed, the path of cultivation is long and arduous, and I have put a lot of effort into this foundation-building journey."

"Haha, may I ask where Fellow Daoist Lu is from, and whether you have your own family?"

"No, I am just an ordinary fisherman who has come this far. I am a true rogue cultivator."

Lu Zaian's background is nothing to hide, and he's not afraid of anyone with ulterior motives finding out.

"Haha, those who can establish their foundation as a rogue cultivator are not simple."

Fellow Daoist Lu cultivates both body and spirit, which can be said to be a sign of achieving the Great Dao.

Yang Ying offered a flattering remark.

"Not at all, it's just the first step."

The northern airspace is resource-scarce, making it extremely difficult for cultivators like us to advance further…

Lu Zaian shook his head and sighed.

Yang Ying continued, following Lu Zaian's words:

"That's right, once you reach the Foundation Establishment stage, the resources required for cultivation become even greater."

The news that you, fellow cultivator, have become a Foundation Establishment cultivator will likely spread throughout Desolate Swamp City within a few days.

Generally speaking, joining a Foundation Establishment faction and becoming an elder or retainer makes acquiring resources much easier...

I wonder if you have any plans in mind?

Or does Fellow Daoist wish to establish his own clan?

In the cultivation world of the Northern Sky Domain, becoming a Foundation Establishment cultivator is already the ultimate dream for the vast majority of cultivators.

After all, the chasm of forming the Golden Core is too difficult.

Then, very few of these Foundation Establishment cultivators can break through to the middle or late stages in their entire lives.

Some ambitious individuals may choose to join a powerful faction, diligently cultivate their skills, and acquire resources.

Alternatively, one could choose to traverse the desolate marshes and journey to the vast Maple Blossom Domain, the realm of cultivation...

The remaining part.

Or they either indulge in pleasure and remain indifferent to worldly affairs...

Either establish your own cultivation family and spread your lineage.

If there is a successor cultivator among the younger generation, the tradition can be passed down from generation to generation.

This can be considered "immortality" in another sense.

This has always been how humans survive in the cultivation world.

They never win by quality, but by quantity.

A large population base, strong adaptability and learning ability.

It was through this tradition, passed down from generation to generation, that the flourishing civilization of cultivation we see today came to be.

Lu Zaian possesses the body of immortality, so naturally his heart is set on the Great Dao.

Establish a family?

For Lu Zaian, it only adds to his burdens...

Join another faction?

It is also inappropriate to have many secrets about oneself.

Moreover, Lu Zaian is skilled in alchemy, so acquiring resources is not a problem for him.

It's just a matter of how long the accumulation process is.

Immediately, Lu Zaian slowly replied:

"Although Lu achieved great things late in life, he still yearns for the path of Core Formation."

The road is long and far away, and I will search up and down.

I wish to dedicate the rest of my life to rigorous spiritual practice...

"I don't want to establish a family, nor do I want to get involved in the struggles between various forces..."