Longevity Chronicles

Just like that!

After several hours had passed, Tao Qian had gained nothing.

And on the way, he encountered many disturbances, each one more odd than the last. If not for the Jade Purification Bottle, even Tao Qian would not dare to guarantee he wouldn't be ensnared.

For instance, as he passed by an island that was continuously flashing with myriad rainbows, he didn't know which mentor was imprisoned there, layered with at least a dozen Great Prohibitions, causing Tao Qian's scalp to tingle.

Even so, as he deliberately kept his distance, a voice suddenly came from the island.

Clear as if right beside him, and with a gentle tone, it made one involuntarily want to stop.

"Absolute Immortal Token? That must be my Disciples of the Lingbao, stay your steps."

"Fate brings us together as you pass by, this treasure is of no use to me now, I gift it to you."

As the voice ended, a brilliant feather of gold light managed to pierce through the multiple Great Prohibitions and shot out.

In an instant, it reached the front of Tao Qian, then its speed greatly slowed.

The way it looked, Tao Qian just needed to reach out, and it would lightly land in the palm of his hand.

The feather was dazzlingly bright, its treasure aura soaring to the heavens, sharpness and flame energies intense, that even the weakest-eyed person could tell it was an Exotic Treasure.

Others might reach for it.

But at that moment, Tao Qian felt his soul nearly leave his body, not even daring to think about examining its secrets; he turned to flee.

Fortunately, at the crucial moment, he remembered the Jade Purification Bottle and shook it, and immediately a forceful suction appeared, drawing the feather directly into the bottle.

That very instant, within the Rainbow-Lit Big Island, a huge, blurred figure revealed itself, colliding with the Forbidden Technique while also roaring at the distant Tao Qian:

"Why not take it?"

"Are you a foolish disciple blind to see the worth of this treasure, that is the tail feather from my body, Uncle Wu Chao, infused with a drop of Essence Blood, should you take it, you could gain a great advantage."

"Foolish, truly utterly foolish."

The figure had lost its temper but did not wait for Tao Qian to respond.

It calmed down in an instant, retracting back into the prohibitions, and then spoke faintly:

"Spirit Treasure Jade Purifying Bottle, Mixed Element Qi Unpolluted Great Prohibition... How curious, which one are you, a disciple of Brother Duobao or of Senior Sister Yunhua?"

"Nevermind, whichever it is, I can't afford to provoke either."

"Let's forget about what just happened, don't go tattling, or if Uncle survives the Absolute Struggle, I will find you again and truly give you a great benefit."

"I am aware of Uncle's special situation and will not dwell on it, Uncle you can continue with your cultivation without concern."

Tao Qian replied very obediently and then quickly fled.

Such mishaps, Tao Qian encountered a total of seven or eight times within those hours.

After that experience, he became even more cautious.

How could he not see the terrifying degree of danger within the Absolute Immortal Sea Islands?

At the same time, Tao Qian also felt he had gained a new understanding of the powerful beings in the Cultivation World.

"Hard to believe, but all signs indicate they are real."

"In this Cultivation World, even if you've cultivated to the realms of Cavernous Mystery, Ultimate Happiness, you still can't control your own fate."

"Daoist Alcohol and Meat Li Changle, Lingmu Immortal, Uncle Wu Chao... these few are undoubtedly powerful beings, especially that Uncle Wu Chao, from my perception, if my adversary in Southern Yue had been him, my grave grass would likely be three feet high."

"Such existences, yet still fall into mutation and degradation, forced to enter the Absolute Struggle."

"The Daoist Great Sect of the Spirit Treasure Sect has come to this pass, so the other sects don't even need to think about it."

"In these Absolute Immortal Sea Islands, such beings are everywhere... Without the Jade Purification Bottle, even if I had the Buddha Bird Relics to rely on, my fate would've been sealed sooner or later."

"One must not be too greedy in the practice of cultivation."

"I had better pick up some relic treasures quickly and leave this place as soon as possible."

Such thoughts drove Tao Qian to become even more cautious and timid, and also made him quicken his actions.

After completely distancing himself from the Big Island with its Forbidden Techniques, it wasn't long before he came upon a second Unrestricted Island.

From a distance of tens of miles, Tao Qian could see a White Bone Mountain on the island.

That mountain, that island.

There was not a single plant in sight, nor a rock formation to be found—all that met the eye were chilling white bones.

It could be said that it was the White Bone Mountain on White Bone Island, magnificent yet terrifying.

However, since it was an Unrestricted Island, Tao Qian hesitated only for a moment before approaching.

But just then, accompanied by a booming explosion, the tall and imposing White Bone Mountain shattered apart.

Two entangled, battling voices flew out from within.

One of them attracted Tao Qian's attention in an instant.

Initially, he was a young man wearing an embroidered Big Yellow Robe, with a Brocade Red Treasure Pouch at his waist and a chisel in hand that flowed with Golden Light, sharp and formidable. His expression was solemn, and his eyes emanated an inherent might without anger.

Behind him, a Bone Demon gathered many skeletons to form a White Bone Giant, stretching out a giant hand, attempting to grab the man.

"Fellow sect member, another True Inheritor?"

Tao Qian immediately made a judgment, considering whether he should lend a hand.

The next moment, the male figure who had flown high above, carefully placed a Treasure Bead, shining with treasure light, spherical and the size of a baby's head, known as a "Bone Bead," into his waist pouch, then laughed out loud:

"This treasure is a relic of my Master White Bone, rightfully mine, not for a mere Bone Demon like you to covet."

"Since you seek death, this True Master shall grant you your wish."

As his voice fell, the man suddenly swayed.

In the next instant, a screeching sound that seemed capable of dispelling all sorts of evil and terrifying beings echoed through the skies.

Tao Qian blinked and saw a giant Colorful Feathered Golden Crown rooster, large as a small mountain, leap down from the clouds. Behind its head, streaks of Golden Light shone brightly, forming a golden crown.

As this divine rooster, resembling a Divine Beast, leaped down, its mighty claw fiercely stomped towards the White Bone Giant, covering the White Bone Island beneath it.

Amidst thunderous explosions, there was no time for screams. The Bone Demon was pulverized to dust, and the island trembled suddenly and began to sink into the sea one bit at a time.

Among the scattering bone fragments in the sky, the formidable Golden Crown rooster reappeared before Tao Qian.

It spoke human language, with a tone both imposing and hearty:

"Is the person here my Junior Tao? This is truly a coincidence. When we came here, several of us made bets to see whose luck was the best and who would be the first to run into Junior Tao. Unexpectedly, I, Huang Zhen, have won."

"Junior probably doesn't know me yet; my name is Huang Zhen. My master is none other than Pi Lu Daoist, and just like you, I am a True Disciple of this generation."

"This is my Mao Ri Dharma Form, there is no need for suspicion."

As he spoke, the majestic and dominating Golden Crown rooster before Tao Qian transformed back into a human.

This Senior Brother Huang Zhen still held the golden rod in one hand, and in the other hand, he took out the Absolute Immortal Token, showing it to Tao Qian.

ps: There will be more updates, but they will come later.