Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation-Chapter 116 - 105: Ling Qiyue: The New Territory Can Be Called Changqing Continent
「Longhuan Island.」
Inside the Cultivation Chamber, a bright Spirit Flame burned fiercely beneath a large, black Grand Square Furnace.
Ling Changqing was submerged in a bubbling, pale green medicinal liquid, his entire body enveloped in a rosy glow. A torrential tide of vitality coursed through his meridians and organs, and a faint, almost imperceptible pressure filled the space.
It wasn’t his first time using this kind of medicinal bath, so he was quite proficient. While circulating the Vajra Tula Demon Suppression Technique, he absorbed and refined the essence from the liquid, gradually strengthening his Physique.
Ling Qiyue and Tang Qiu Yao stood to the side, casually discussing various matters concerning the family.
"...After Little Junior Brother finishes his cultivation, let’s go check out that New Continent, shall we?"
Tang Qiu Yao suggested, "We can finish mapping it out while we’re there. That will be our legal basis for occupying the land in the future."
Ling Qiyue nodded. "That’s a given. But to actually gain control of the New Continent, a legal basis alone won’t be enough. Overwhelming strength is the key!"
No matter how solid the Ling Family’s legal claim was, those other powers would never willingly accept it.
The Ling Family would inevitably have to fight a few brutal battles, beating them into submission before they could successfully occupy the entire New Continent.
At this thought, Tang Qiu Yao’s expression grew a little worried. "But if a real fight breaks out, I’m afraid your strength alone won’t be enough to handle them, Senior Sister."
Compared to the Bai Family, the Yuan Family, and Yu Long Island, the Ling Family was at a disadvantage in the number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and the gap in Qi Refining Stage Cultivators was even larger.
Therefore, if war broke out, the Ling Family’s disadvantages would be obvious. It wouldn’t be easy for a single Golden Core Master like Ling Qiyue to secure victory.
From the perspective of those three families, once they realized the Ling Family’s greatest reliance was on Ling Qiyue alone, they would certainly find a way to tie her down.
For example, they could pay a huge price to temporarily hire a Golden Core Master to back them up. With the connections of those three families, it wasn’t impossible.
If Ling Qiyue was tied down and couldn’t break free, the remaining Ling Family Cultivators would never be able to withstand the three families’ combined assault—unless the Ling Family could produce another Golden Core Master to help.
"In that case, why not ask Senior Sister Fu for a favor? She could introduce one or two Core Formation Cultivators to us," Tang Qiu Yao suggested. "That Senior Sister Fu Yin Xue, who’s stationed at the Hanyue Continent Marketplace, has a massive and mysterious organization behind her."
If she were willing to help, arranging for a few Core Formation Cultivators to come support the Ling Family, there would be no more doubt about who owned this New Continent.
Ling Qiyue weighed the options and finally nodded. "I’ll try contacting her later. Let’s hope for a good result."
A little over two hours later, as the pale green medicinal liquid in the furnace turned completely pitch-black, Ling Changqing slowly concluded his cultivation.
Within his sea of consciousness, a message radiating a mysterious Dao Rhyme silently appeared:
[Master of the Era Star Palace: Ling Changqing]
[Bone Age: 27/297]
[Cultivation: Early stage Foundation Establishment]
[Destiny: 84+209]
[Blessed Fortune: 81+182]
[Physique: 34]
[Root Bone: 32]
[Comprehension: 39]
[Divine Soul: 90]
[Alchemy Dao: 14012/20000 (Rank One High Grade)]
[Primary Cultivation Technique: Profound Truth Black Water Scripture (Level 4) 1590/20000]
[Body Cultivation Technique: Vajra Tula Demon Suppression Technique (Level 1) 4490/8000]
[Spirit Root: Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, High Rank Character 14371/20000]
[Nobles: Tang Qiu Yao/Ling Qiyue/Fu Yin Xue/Shentu Hong/Xue Qingtan]
[Noble: ?]
[Dao Companion: Tang Qiu Yao]
The faint golden sheen on his fair, jade-like skin grew more pronounced, and its toughness was also steadily increasing.
The underwater volcano eruption had lasted for nearly two years, and Ling Changqing certainly hadn’t been idle. Whenever he wasn’t out at sea, he would soak in the medicinal liquid and cultivate the Vajra Tula Demon Suppression Technique.
As it turned out, the strengthening effect of this Low Grade Profound level Body Cultivation Technique on Ling Changqing’s Physique was obvious.
His Primary Cultivation Technique, the Profound Truth Black Water Scripture, had already reached the fourth level. Both his Alchemy Mastery and Spirit Root Talent had also improved significantly and would soon undergo a transformation.
After successfully reaching Foundation Establishment, the number of Noble slots from the Era Star Palace had increased to six. Including the newly added Fu Yin Xue and Shentu Hong, there was still one vacant slot.
Of course, Tang Qiu Yao was now Ling Changqing’s Dao Companion, and their Cultivation was at the same level, so she no longer needed to occupy a slot.
’...My current true combat strength should be enough to easily defeat a Middle stage Foundation Establishment opponent, but it would still be difficult to contend with Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators.’
Ling Changqing mused. Although he hadn’t fought many real battles, primarily sparring with his senior sisters, it didn’t prevent him from accurately assessing his own strength.
Opening his eyes, Ling Changqing leaped gracefully from the furnace, landing steadily on the jade floor tiles. His physique was well-proportioned and sturdy, with an eight-pack of abs and an incredibly vigorous vitality that filled his entire body with a sense of explosive power.
Seeing his magnificent "third leg," which resembled a geoduck, the beautiful Tang Qiu Yao’s face flushed red as she spat playfully. She stepped forward to help the young man wash himself and then get dressed.
Ling Qiyue silently turned away, her beautiful face as red as fire. Even though it wasn’t the first time she had seen it, the visual shock and impact were still unparalleled.
"Alright, shall we get down to business?"
Seeing Ling Changqing fully dressed again, Tang Qiu Yao breathed a sigh of relief. A moment ago, she too had felt a stir in her heart and body, finding it hard to control herself.
’That bastard’s Cultivation is increasing so rapidly, and his needs in a certain area are growing ever stronger. It has reached the point where every night, Ling Changqing is on top of me, having his way and tormenting me with all sorts of tricks. This stunningly beautiful woman is truly finding it a bit much to handle.’
’Perhaps... I should quickly persuade Ling Qiyue to join in and help share the burden. Otherwise, I’ll have to find some other outside help.’
"Mm, let’s go!"
Ling Qiyue shot Ling Changqing a bashful, reproachful glare before turning and walking out of the Cultivation Chamber.
...
「The New Continent, Changqing Continent.」
Several hundred zhang high in the sky, a Flying Ship shrouded in Spiritual Light soared gracefully past, leaving a faint, glowing trail in its wake.
A year ago, the eruption of the underwater volcanoes was nearing its end, and by now, it had finally ceased completely.
However, the weather above the New Continent was still erratic. Hurricanes and tornadoes would ravage the land from time to time, accompanied by torrential downpours, tsunamis, and extremely frequent earthquakes.
This was because the tectonic structure beneath the landmass had not yet stabilized, resulting in constant aftershocks. It would take a certain number of years before it finally settled.
Now, however, this newly born land had gradually stopped growing. Its final size was about thirty to forty percent larger than Hanyue Continent, with an area of over 170,000 li.
The land had no shortage of geographical features like mountain peaks, lakes, plains, hills, rivers, and secluded valleys. The only thing missing was green vegetation.
Of course, this wasn’t a problem. By simply scattering the seeds of various plants, the environment, rich in Spiritual Qi, would nourish them, and it wouldn’t take long to transform the continent into a beautiful oasis with lush vegetation.
Furthermore, a series of new islands of various shapes and sizes had also been born in the seas surrounding this landmass.
Changqing Continent was the name of this newborn land, a decision finalized by Ling Qiyue.
Ling Changqing, a believer in the Way of Survival, hadn’t wanted to be so conspicuous. Unfortunately, Ling Qiyue insisted, saying that they could use his Destiny to suppress the continent and ensure the family’s smooth growth and development.
In the end, Ling Changqing could only agree. It was just borrowing a name, after all.
"...Senior Sister, this place is really incredible!"
Standing before a porthole, Ling Changqing gazed down at the yellow-brown land below and sighed in admiration.
"Our preliminary surveys alone have already discovered four complete, large-scale Third Grade Spirit Veins, one of which is even a Third Grade high rank.
There are dozens of second rank Spirit Veins, along with hundreds of associated Spiritual Springs, Spirit Mountains, Spirit Lakes, Spiritual Acupoints, and various Grotto Heaven Blessed Lands!
Moreover, nourished by the Spirit Veins, the soil is fertile, and there are millions of qing of land that can be developed into Spirit Field Ranches!"
Tang Qiu Yao added with a beaming smile, "And there are tens of thousands of qing of land nourished by Rank Two and Three Spirit Veins that can be used to cultivate Spirit Medicine and Spiritual Herbs!
Also, the family’s craftsmen have discovered hundreds of types of Spirit Ore. Not only are the reserves abundant, but the quality of the Ore is also excellent. They will provide the family with plenty of high-quality Artifact Refining Materials in the future."
To put it simply, this was a brand new, undeveloped virgin land. Its resources were therefore extremely abundant, making it far wealthier than a place like Hanyue Continent, which had been continuously developed for thousands of years.
If a family could establish its foundation here and manage it carefully for a few hundred years, it could absolutely build a powerful Golden Core power.
The only slight regret was that the astonishingly large underwater Spirit Stone Deposit had completely disappeared.
However, the Ling Family’s Miners and craftsmen had successively discovered several other good-quality Spirit Stone Veins on the New Continent. They were just a bit smaller in scale, but they did produce some Middle grade Spirit Stones.
"How much longer until Changqing Continent is ready for large-scale immigration?"
Ling Changqing asked. The earthquakes on the New Continent were frequent right now. Although their magnitude wasn’t high, they were still quite dangerous for ordinary people.
Ling Qiyue pondered for a moment. "Probably another two or three years? It takes time for the landmass to stabilize, but we can complete all the preliminary preparations first."
Recently, foreign Cultivators had occasionally appeared, spying on the Ling Family’s movements and then sneaking over to Changqing Continent to investigate from above.
Before long, the number of Cultivators trespassing on Changqing Continent would surely increase, which would logically lead to bloody conflicts.
Ling Changqing hesitated, but couldn’t help but ask, "Senior Sister, can we really not change the name?"
"Why change it?"
Tang Qiu Yao smiled. "Is there something wrong with the name Changqing Continent? In the future, when you become the Patriarch, Senior Sister’s and your descendants will be the legitimate line of the family. They can inherit the family, passing it down from generation to generation. Perhaps one day we’ll become an everlasting Noble Family in the Cultivation Realm, an immortal legend, don’t you think?"
"...Alright, as long as you’re happy!"
Ling Changqing sighed, a look of defeat on his face.
"Don’t dwell on it, Little Junior Brother," Ling Qiyue hugged and kissed him, her voice soft and tender. "If we chose another name, we might really lose this territory. Only by using your name can we guarantee its safety!"
The way of Destiny was profound and indescribable. The evolution and development of many things simply defied logic.
Before Ling Changqing could speak, the Communication Jade Talisman on Tang Qiu Yao’s fair wrist suddenly lit up.
She looked down, her expression growing solemn. "Envoys from the Bai Family, the Yuan Family, and Yu Long Island have arrived. They want to discuss the ownership of the new continent with us!"
"..."
