Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 1127 - 704: Daoist Lord Borrows the Cosmic Light Disk, Serving Together to Spy on the Yellow Robe (2)

As the sound echoed, images from far-off places startlingly appeared in the treasure mirror.

Perhaps these images were not from this time and space, maybe they were from the past, or possibly from the future.

Within the mirror, strange and eerie figures suddenly appeared, and grotesque heads crowded in.

Neither Tao Qian nor the Heavenly Consort could resist glancing over, wondering what this most mysterious race truly looked like.

This sight was indeed peculiar; they seemed to have collectively seized a "spiritual plant race," resembling a hybrid of flowers, sea beasts, and snakes.

They gathered, chirping and chattering, spewing a unique language.

Translated by the Haotian Divine Mirror, it transformed into a bizarre request:

"Just hope Daoist Lord can borrow the [Cosmic Light Disk], wear it, and carry it to the realization of Chaos Realm, and beyond Chaos Realm."

"Afterward, please return the treasure. By then, the entire Innate Universe Demon clan will fully submit to Daoist Lord's command and service."

"Hmm?"

At this request, Tao Qian couldn't help but show a trace of surprise.

At first glance, is this truly a request?

Clearly, it's a submission offering treasures.

Such a thing happens in this world?

Tao Qian couldn't help but wonder, but just then, the voice of the Haotian Divine Mirror echoed in his mind:

"Young Master, such a request from the Innate Universe Demon Clan is a sign that fulfills your journey's goals."

"The Cosmic Demons can seize future life forms, predicting the future far beyond me and other beings of the Great Abyss. Since they foresee the young master's realization of Chaos Realm, they perhaps... have seen it in the future."

"Though this race lives by possession, they avoid needless killing and madness, seeking only to preserve the accumulated knowledge and secrets of their clan."

"They want the young master to bring the [Innate Universe Light Disc] into the Source Swamp, likely longing for the secret knowledge within; such a natural curiosity cannot be impeded by anyone. This is why I agreed to accompany Yunrong when she requested."

As a high-ranking Artifact Spirit, Lord Haotian's words were utterly candid.

Tao Qian pondered briefly, then nodded in agreement, smiling: "I am the master of Duobao Lineage, why would I ever dislike having more treasures, just bring them."

As his words faded, Divine Light surged from the Haotian Divine Mirror.

On the other side, the Innate Universe Demon clan first respectfully bowed to Tao Qian, then humbly called, before suddenly collapsing as if dying, mystical spirit lights emerged, gradually forming a seemingly illusory disk encompassing the universe.

Penetrating the treasure mirror, it appeared before Tao Qian.

Witnessing this, both Tao Qian and the Heavenly Consort comprehended.

The so-called symbiotic Spiritual Treasure was clearly the total essence of the clan.

Meaning, if Tao Qian were to accidentally shatter the [Innate Universe Light Disc], this never fully exterminated Cosmic Demon Clan would truly be wiped out.

The chance of this was not small.

It's known that Tao Qian's entry into the Source Swamp was considered highly perilous even by Lingbao Tianzun and the Toad God, forcing them to place a heavy bet.

How dare the mere Cosmic Demon Clan place bets as well? And all-in at that.

Upon seeing this, the Heavenly Consort couldn't help but exclaim: "To hear the Dao in the morning and die in the evening is enough! This race is truly sincere."

Tao Qian then reached out, taking the Innate Treasure Cosmic Light Disk, knowing it inside-out as soon as he touched it, and indeed, it was just as seen. He sighed: "To master possessing while seeking knowledge, this clan's members are all genuine cultivators."

Decision finalized!

Treasure acquired!

After his sigh, Tao Qian donned the Cosmic Light Disk, then immediately started transforming. In just a blink, the impressive Suppressing Evil Daoist Lord, capable of making countless Evil Gods' heart and soul tremble, unexpectedly transformed into a human Qi Refining cultivator, dressed in a crude Daoist robe with a jade hairpin.

The Haotian Divine Mirror immediately shone upon him, replying: "Young Master's appearance is impeccable, even in my observation, I don't recognize him as Lingbao Suppressing Evil Daoist Lord; I only perceive him as an ancient Qi Refiner from the Longevity Realm."

The Heavenly Consort glanced over and instantly understood why Tao Qian was in this disguise, and said with a smile:

"I nearly forgot, Daoist Lord, that both you and the Ancestor Dragon originated from the [Longevity Realm]. The Ancestor Dragon even served as an emperor in that Great Realm, establishing a Longevity Heavenly Dynasty that spanned thousands of years with the help of many Daoist Lineages."

"However, the Ancestor Dragon did not trust the various Daoist Lineages and preferred to personally seek out all sorts of mysterious Qi Refiners to attempt to open a new path to Longevity, and it's rumored that some progress was made."

"Are you catering to his preferences, to let him relive an old dream?"

...

Whenever Tao Qian was wandering outside, whether it was his true self or a clone, he was always quite the actor, able to deceive people without consequence; this time, he did not plan to hold back either.

Upon hearing these words, he nodded, pointed at the Ten Thousand Clouds Divine Robe, and smilingly arranged:

"Indeed!"

"Mistress, please don the Ten Thousand Clouds Immortal Robe and then send a divine edict to the [Immortal Qin], saying that you're willing to marry that person, but the edict must mention many difficult demands to draw all his power away."

"As for this poor priest, I will first use this guise to rescue my Aunt Yunhua and Senior Sister Lingji, and along the way, with the pretext of the Devouring Immortal Barbarian Mother, I will gain a recommendation to serve, allowing me to serve alongside that [Source Sea Yellow Robe]."

"First, it makes it convenient to approach the Evil God Ancestor Dragon. When the time is right, this poor priest will enlighten him."

"Secondly, it's to see what schemes that Yellow-robed Evil God is plotting. He seems to enjoy being a father figure to the men of the Ying family; back in the Longevity Realm, he even fabricated a 'Green Emperor' to create trouble, and now he's directly targeting the Ancestor Dragon, even descending in person to be someone's prime minister—truly peculiar."

"Indeed!"

"Be cautious, though; should things turn dire there's no need to risk danger. Although I'm not skilled in magical combat, I have a few critical assets to rely on. Even if I can't kill the Fallen Demon Ancestor Dragon, I can drag him into the Source Swamp."

As they conversed, the Heavenly Consort had already donned the Ten Thousand Clouds Immortal Robe.

In an instant, the originally cold and dark [High Sky Cold Plain] was suddenly illuminated with radiant clouds, warm and bright, revealing a splendid Goddess standing amidst the immortal clouds, ascending in the blink of an eye.

Even though it was just a fleeting glance, Tao Qian was stunned by the Heavenly Consort's appearance after putting on the Immortal Robe.

Beside him, the Haotian Divine Mirror and the Nine-Colored Deer Immortal both exclaimed:

"Indeed befitting the Source Sea Heavenly Consort, sought by countless God Demon Emperors yet unobtainable."

"My blind and impulsive father once sought her, nearly succeeding, thwarted only by the [Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad]. If not for her half-master connection with the Taishang Venerable God, she would've long been taken by some Innate Gods and Demons. Now, with her actively proposing marriage, Ancestor Dragon would probably be overjoyed."

"Hm, let him dream on! Speaking of which, my enmity with the Fallen Demon Ancestor Dragon is not small either. Previously, when I got married, I was almost sabotaged by his offspring. This is the perfect opportunity to settle it."

With those words, Tao Qian suddenly mounted the Nine-Colored Deer Immortal.

He casually patted it, also borrowing the power of the Cosmic Light Disk to transform the Deer Immortal into an Exotic Beast that was both majestic and ugly.

The Haotian Divine Mirror shone upon it, identifying:

"The power of the Cosmic Demon is indeed mysterious; the Deer Immortal no longer seems to have the bloodline of a Heavenly Deer Woman, merely deemed as an ancient Exotic Beast [Four Unlikes] from the Longevity Realm."

"So ugly!"

"Fear not, fear not, just endure for a few more days."

"Hm? I too need to change a bit more. Merely an average Qi Refiner seeking refuge wouldn't gain Ancestor Dragon's trust or proximity; I need a better identity."

"Ah, got it!"

"I am Lu Sheng, an ancient Qi Refiner from the Longevity Realm; you are my steed, the Four Unlikes. This poor priest once served under the Ancestor Dragon's command, but was separated due to an accident. Roaming the Source Sea, I found many opportunities and wished to return to the Longevity Realm, only to hear suddenly that my former master established the new era [Immortal Qin] deep within Source Sea, recruiting and assembling forces for a grand venture once more."

"I am overjoyed, hence I come to join."

As phrases flowed from Tao Qian seated on the back of the Four Unlikes, like a law being spoken and fulfilled, the innate Cosmic Light Disk surged with Divine Light; in the next moment, it extracted all of Lu Sheng's flesh, heart, soul, everything, covering Tao Qian like a layer of skin.

The once indistinct and incomplete aura suddenly became incredibly solidified.

In this moment, Tao Qian was Lu Sheng.

Even if Lu Sheng himself were present, he would believe he was indeed himself.