Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 581 - 384 Preserving Essence and Absorb Qi Achieves Divine Communication, Master Tao Breaks Through the Second Barrier
Chapter 581: Chapter 384 Preserving Essence and Absorb Qi Achieves Divine Communication, Master Tao Breaks Through the Second Barrier
Several hundred miles outside Guangping City lies Immortal Crane Mountain.
After all the demons and ghosts on the mountain died out, Tao Qian, within the Yu Ding, did not hesitate a moment before transforming into the visage of the "Wutong Master," and flew out with ease.
The battle at Shangyang City had cost Tao Qian his new disguise [Toad Sect’s Secret Skull-breaking Master] and it was now lost.
With Spirit Treasure Daoists and formidable Secret Demon Childs as pervasive foes, and having earlier lost the guise of the Overseas Dragon Demon, Tao Qian was left with few options to craft a new disguise.
However, it was not prudent to create a new one on Immortal Crane Mountain. To act safely, it was best to proceed under the identity of Wutong Master.
At least the Gao family residing near Guangping City would not be startled for the time being.
And for those formidable opponents, from the moment the Yu Ding concealed everything, causing the loss of Tao Qian’s trail,
searching for him again would be like finding a needle in a haystack.
Those powerful enemies lacked the ability to penetrate Duobao’s fate-concealing powers and Tao Qian’s special ability to lock onto him from a distance.
If such things were possible, Master Tao would have long since obediently hidden away in the Penglai Sea.
The dire situation in Shangyang City was due to a leak of a specific location, causing multiple strong enemies to come together and form an encirclement.
Once that location became unclear, their formation naturally fell apart.
When he settled down, the real Wutong Master was also on the brink of death.
Not only had he mutated and fallen, but his very soul had been torn apart and devoured clean by a host of resentful souls, saving Tao Qian the effort of silencing him.
"You... who exactly are you?"
The Wutong Master, now nearly dissolved into a puddle of foul, rotten flesh, struggled as he asked.
Unfortunately, Tao Qian, still wearing his appearance, remained silent. frёewebηovel.cѳm
He simply moved over and pointed a finger at the lingering soul of the Wutong Master.
The seldom-used Soul-searching Secret Technique was once again put to use.
Once Tao Qian understood the situation of the mountain and its surroundings, the Wutong Master perished completely, leaving behind not even a trace of his true soul, naturally severing any path to reincarnation.
"Immortal Crane Mountain is situated at the junction of three provinces, with abundant Source Qi, giving rise to many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and also nurturing numerous demons."
"Wutong, having obtained a Toad Pearl and stepped into the Cavernous Mystery Realm, ruled over this mountain with tyranny. Without his permission, no matter the origin, whether extraordinary beings or demons, true practitioners or otherwise, no one could enter this mountain uninvited."
"This situation is convenient for me to take over for seclusion, to assimilate my gains without fear of disturbance or having my foundations exposed."
"However, there are still four forces nearby that might cause trouble."
"Those in charge of Guangping City, a branch of the Gao Family, led by ’Gao Buxi,’ who is only a small distance from Cavernous Mystery. It is said that he is much favored by an Ultimate Happiness Strong Person from the Gao Family, gifted with the killing Exotic Treasure [Xuan Yin Blood Frost Saber]. Relying on that saber, he can battle at the Cavernous Mystery level. With such a strong backing, he had no fear of the Wutong Master."
Two hundred miles to the left, there is a great river named Wuling River which has a remnant of a Water Mansion. There, a Cavernous Mystery Demon, formerly a member of the Human Clan who mutated through some unknown Magic Skill into an old turtle covered in parasites, commands hundreds of shrimp soldiers and crab generals. This being has long coveted the Wutong Master’s Toad Pearl, and they have fought several times, each ending with Wutong’s victory."
Three hundred miles towards Qiantang Province, there is Dog Immortal Mountain, housing a Cavernous Mystery Demon known as ’Dog Immortal,’ who is also from the Human Clan. He practices the Side Door scripture "Spirit Dog Ascension Scripture," and while his mind is still sound, just managing to maintain a stance that is both righteous and wicked. Proud and arrogant, he deems the Wutong Master unworthy of Spiritual Mountain treasures, frequently seeking battle, with victories varying."
Over a hundred miles towards Qilu Province, there is a place called Qu Family Village, where the Qu Family lineage inherently bears an Alien Species bloodline, possessing ghost control abilities, allowing them to integrate various Fierce Ghosts and malevolent spirits within their bodies. Although they gain Extraordinary Powers from this, it also drastically alters their temperament, making them extremely violent and unpredictable, ready to fight and kill at the slightest disagreement. They have friction with all other extraordinary existences nearby."
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With these thoughts, Tao Qian sorted through the information.
He quickly made a judgment: He could temporarily stay on this mountain, but he still needed to make some preparations.
Given his urgency to enter seclusion, Tao Qian acted quickly.
He first selected a set of Array Flags named [Ten Directions Earth Spirit Sealing Mountain Array] from the Holy Embryo Bag. The name sounded quite impressive but was not considered top-tier, merely one of the gains from Tao Qian’s past exploits of robbery and murder.
As for whom he had seized them from, he could not recall.
With a wave of his hand, dozens of flag poles transformed into Spirit Light and were set around the Earth Orifices surrounding Immortal Crane Mountain.
The moment the Array was laid out, the Earth Qi was stimulated, immediately creating a mist that enveloped the great Immortal Crane Mountain, even under the bright daylight.
This anomaly at the Spiritual Mountain alarmed many of the weaker spirit monsters and insignificant Evil Cultivators in the vicinity.
Amid their concerned confusion, a familiar voice, that of the Wutong Master, commanded from the mountain:
"This temple master has stumbled upon a fortune; the mountain shall be sealed for half a month."
"During this time, no one is to set foot on Immortal Crane Mountain. Those who disobey shall be killed without mercy."
Having done all this, Tao Qian no longer concerned himself with it.
With the previous Divine Light that had fallen onto Immortal Crane Mountain as a prelude, plus the Wutong Master’s mountain-sealing act,
it appeared to others that the Evil Cultivator had luckily come upon some fine treasures.
To seal the mountain was, of course, to refine and practice with them.
This rationale was perfectly plausible!
Of course, those four powers would certainly send spies to investigate the truth. The Dog Immortal and the Qu Family might even personally provoke trouble.
But it was of no concern; though the Sealing Mountain Array might not be considered top-tier in Tao Qian’s eyes,
it was more than enough to handle these wilderness demons and wild human devils.
After making arrangements, Tao Qian looked back at Immortal Crane Mountain.
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