Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation-Chapter 208 - 160: Gong Ling Awakens

After shaking off his pursuers, Ling Changqing found a remote, deserted valley, intending to hide and rest for a moment.

By the time he set out again, he had changed into a set of deep cyan Daoist robes and even slightly altered his facial features.

But Ling Changqing had no confidence in how effective this method would actually be.

Those prodigies from the great Noble Families not only possessed formidable Cultivation themselves, but they also never lacked for special tricks up their sleeves.

Not to mention the Golden Core Masters who had sealed their Cultivation to sneak in. Their perception was naturally far superior to that of Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

'This won't work…'

Ling Changqing studied his now significantly altered face in the Water Mirror and sighed helplessly.

Cultivation Technique Divine Techniques and special Magical Artifacts that could completely change one's appearance, physique, and aura were not easy to find.

Methods capable of deceiving even Golden Core Masters, or even Nascent Soul True Monarchs, were rarer still.

Besides, for every spear, there is a shield. With the vast resources of the Nine Great Families, they would surely not lack for Divine Techniques, Magical Artifacts, and the like that were specifically designed to see through all kinds of disguises.

Thinking it over, Ling Changqing felt he had made a mistake from the very beginning. He never should have come to participate in this Dragon Soul Valley trial.

No matter how brilliant his disguise, the moment he appeared before other Cultivators, there was a risk of his identity being exposed.

'Forget it, I should just go back. I can do without the opportunity in the Luoying Mountain Range!'

Ling Changqing mused that Luo Qingxuan was probably still waiting at the entrance. As long as he could get to her side, he would most likely be safe.

Losing the opportunity would be a shame, but compared to his own safety, the latter was obviously more important.

"...Don't overthink it. Even if you get out, you still won't be able to escape the scrutiny of certain old-timers."

A sweet voice, as melodious as a songbird and beautiful as a sound from heaven, suddenly echoed in the depths of his Divine Soul.

Ling Changqing froze for a moment. "Who are you?"

"I've slept with you for so many years, Master. Have you really forgotten me already?" 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

The sweet voice carried a hint of plaintive grievance.

Ling Changqing thought for a moment, then suddenly realized. "You're... the Era Star Palace?"

"Hmph, not too stupid, I see!"

The voice cooed coquettishly.

A sudden, inexplicable suction force emanated from his sea of consciousness, and Ling Changqing's Divine Thought was instantly pulled into the exquisite, delicate palace shrouded in mysterious Dao Rhyme.

Inside the grand and solemn hall, radiant light glowed brilliantly. An extremely dense Essence of Spiritual Qi surged in from all directions, absorbed by his Divine Soul without any hindrance.

In the vision of his Divine Soul, wisps of magnificent starlight descended from the hall's ceiling, rapidly weaving together into a huge, dazzling sphere of light.

A few breaths later, the sphere of light silently split open, and a graceful, stunningly beautiful figure emerged. With a swaying waist and light steps, she approached him.

In the next moment, Ling Changqing finally saw her face clearly. Even for him, who had seen many bewitching beauties, he was deeply shaken.

It was a beauty that transcended the ordinary meaning of the word. Her eyes were as bright as stars, and her features were so flawlessly perfect they seemed to approach the origin of the Great Dao itself—a beauty that could stun the very River of Time.

Her astonishingly long, perfectly rounded jade legs were elegantly poised. Her smooth waist looked as if it could be encircled by a single grasp. Her snowy peaks curved at an astounding, almost exaggerated fullness, and a waterfall of glossy black hair danced behind her.

At this moment, it was as if all the spiritual essence between heaven and earth had gathered upon her.

"Master, are you dumbstruck?"

Gong Ling stopped in front of him and waved a jade-like hand before his eyes.

Ling Changqing closed his eyes slightly. "Is this how you're going to talk to me? This doesn't seem appropriate, does it?"

"Eh?"

She lowered her head to look at her own voluptuous, stark-naked body, fair as cherry blossoms and snow, and understood what Ling Changqing meant.

Wisps of magnificent starlight coiled down, coalescing into an iridescent long dress that enveloped her stunningly curvaceous and fiery figure.

"There, you can look all you want now!"

Her charmingly sweet and gentle voice sounded out.

Only then did Ling Changqing let out a sigh of relief. Otherwise, he was truly afraid he might not be able to control himself from doing something.

"You... you're the Gong Ling of the Era Star Palace, right? How long have you been sleeping here?"

Ling Changqing thought for a moment before asking cautiously.

Why this supreme Heavy Artifact of unknown origin, purpose, and grade had fallen into his hands was the primary question Ling Changqing had always wanted to understand.

Furthermore, what mission she bore, how long she could accompany him as he grew, and whether she would one day leave him—these were also questions Ling Changqing could not avoid.

Gong Ling replied with a calm expression, "I don't know. My memories seem to have been sealed by some unknown, great power. I can't remember many things from the past!"

Ling Changqing was speechless. He paused for a moment before continuing to ask, "Then how much can you remember right now?"

A look of confusion appeared on Gong Ling's exquisitely beautiful face, and she said in a low voice:

"That's a bit difficult. It's all a jumble, and I can't sort it out right now. I'll tell you slowly in the future, Master!"

Ling Changqing sighed. Considering his current situation, he decided to let the matter go for now and asked:

"You said before that I couldn't escape the probing and pursuit of those old-timers. Do you have a way to help me now?"

"I do!"

A smile emerged in Gong Ling's brilliant, beautiful eyes. "But it will require a small price!"

"What price?"

"A portion of your Lifespan!"

Gong Ling said, "I can place a special Restriction on you, Master, ensuring that even a Nascent Soul True Monarch wouldn't be able to spot anything unusual, even if they were right in front of you!"