Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant-Chapter 1610 - 111 Divine Master

West Sea Country.

Underneath the Eightfold Sea.

Daoist Yuanci quietly sat cross-legged amid the undulating waves, completely immovable.

His jet-black robe shimmered like fish scales, reflecting an otherworldly hue in the seawater.

Beside him, a Ghost-eyed Chi Dragon lazily squinted its eyes.

The surrounding fish and sea beasts instinctively avoided this place, forming a faintly sphere-shaped void.

At this moment, Daoist Yuanci suddenly felt something stir within and opened his eyes.

In the next instant, a phantom of divine patterns flickered in the void before him, followed by two figures silently taking shape.

The leader appeared ordinary but radiated an innate gravitas, carrying an air of regal authority.

Behind him stood a shirtless monk clad in humble attire.

They were none other than Wang Ba and Zhao Jie, the monk from Xituo Continent.

Seeing them, Daoist Yuanci smiled faintly, remaining seated while slightly inclining his upper body:

"Greetings, Taoist Friend. Greetings, Master."

The Ghost-eyed Chi Dragon sensed the commotion, briefly opened its eyes to glance at the two figures, then lazily closed them again.

Wang Ba swept his gaze over the void surrounding Daoist Yuanci, his expression tightening slightly as he murmured:

"You’ve endured much hardship, Taoist Friend."

Zhao Jie, however, stared at Daoist Yuanci’s face in astonishment, then instinctively turned to look at Wang Ba. The strikingly similar appearance of the two stirred a sense of wonder within him:

"This… could it be…"

Daoist Yuanci glanced at Zhao Jie and smiled faintly:

"Master has guessed correctly; I, too, am an incarnation."

Hearing this, even though Zhao Jie had discerned it at a glance, he couldn’t help but feel startled.

Previously, the Ice Daoist had already reached middle-stage Class V. But this figure, hidden in the depths of the sea, seemed even more enigmatic than the Ice Daoist.

Sensing the obscure and profound aura radiating from Daoist Yuanci, one he couldn’t fathom, he couldn’t help but ask:

"You… You’ve also reached Class V already?"

At these words, Daoist Yuanci chuckled softly:

"Trapped in this place, I haven’t crossed tribulation yet."

"Not yet crossed tribulation? Then how could…"

Zhao Jie was astonished but quickly caught himself and abruptly stopped speaking.

Prying into another’s cultivation was a taboo.

Daoist Yuanci smiled lightly, offering no explanation.

Wang Ba, on the other hand, seized the moment of their conversation to survey the surroundings. He then turned to Zhao Jie and politely offered:

"The underwater scenery of the West Sea is entirely different from the North Sea—exquisitely beautiful. The spectacle above the Eightfold Sea is even more magnificent. Master, you might as well relish its splendor."

Zhao Jie, though a monk, was far from dull-minded. He promptly responded with self-awareness: "This old monk has long heard tales of the Eightfold Sea. It’s a fitting time to see it for myself."

With that, he quickly departed from the deep sea.

Watching Zhao Jie leave, Wang Ba no longer hid his intentions. His expression grew grim as he turned to Daoist Yuanci:

"I haven’t visited in years, but I didn’t expect you, Taoist Friend, to be trapped deeper than ever."

Daoist Yuanci glanced at the surrounding void. Within it, faint traces of array flags encircled the area. He shook his head and said:

"Using my body to fill the Truth Membrane Eye quickens the integration of the Dao Domain with the surrounding Realm Membrane. Were it not for these array flags barely slowing the pace of fusion, my consciousness would likely have already been lost."

"You should never have used yourself to fill the eye in the first place."

Wang Ba, rarely reproachful, voiced a single complaint.

Daoist Yuanci, however, remained composed:

"Were it not for my attempt to fill the eye with my body, thereby linking the Dao Domain and the Realm Membrane to derive immense nourishment from the Realm Membrane and Outer Realm Chaos Origin Substance, how would I have managed to elevate my Dao Domain to its current near-peak Class I realm within mere centuries?"

"To unify with the heavens and earth—what a rare opportunity this is!"

"The unfortunate part is that while the array flags protect me, they also constrain me. Without their obstruction, by now, even without crossing tribulation, I might have already ascended directly into Void Refining, achieving Class II for my Dao Domain."

Wang Ba frowned, showing little joy as he gravely remarked:

"Without the array flags blocking, your Dao Domain would have already been completely assimilated by the Realm Membrane. The world would no longer know Daoist Yuanci… You’re trapped here, unable to extricate yourself. Even if you could rival Void Refining, what’s the point?"

Hearing this, Daoist Yuanci fell silent briefly and sighed softly:

"Indeed, this is both a fortune and a trap. At the current rate of assimilation, in two to three hundred years at most, just as my Dao Domain breaks into Class II, it will fully merge with this realm."

"Two to three hundred years… That would be after the great calamity."

"Yet, I truly lack spare energy to deal with this right now."

After his reproach, Wang Ba composed himself and, after some contemplation, sighed ultimately:

"If it truly comes to that, you’ll have no choice but to abandon the Dao Domain and attempt to extract your Soul to start anew."

"However, all cultivation amassed thus far would be erased completely."

The severing of the Dao Domain meant the complete loss of the associated insights.

All progress would have to begin from scratch.

Still, it was better than the total destruction of the incarnation.

Wang Ba had originally hoped to integrate Daoist Yuanci’s incarnation into himself to confront the upcoming calamity. But such an outcome left him unable to conceal his disappointment.

The two shared a deep mutual understanding, and Daoist Yuanci naturally grasped Wang Ba’s thoughts. However, the reality left him powerless.

As he pondered, Wang Ba suddenly furrowed his brows and turned to the southeast:

"Hmm? Why is the Kingdom of Immortals summoning me at this hour?"

He glanced at Daoist Yuanci briefly. After seeing Daoist Yuanci nod slightly, he felt reassured and swiftly shifted his consciousness.

...

Within the grand temple, the entirely crimson Yin God Divine Statue suddenly opened its eyes.

It slightly lowered its head, scanning the space below, yet there were no cultivators present anymore.