Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu

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"We noticed that your cultivation level is merely at the seventh layer of Qi Refining Realm, which makes it quite dangerous on Clear Spring Island."

"So, we thought since we're all here to learn and will be staying for quite some time, we might as well establish a sect here."

"This way, in the future, there will be less conflict and more fellow disciples to rely on!"

"At the same time, we can also provide some protection for you, sir."

Wei Yilong really wanted to mention that he actually had a bodyguard at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, but seeing their sincerity, he could only say, "Alright, let's establish an academy here then."

"When it's completed, we will all pay homage to Lord Wen!"

At this moment, Wei Yilong began to plan, in line with what the teachers had taught him, that if they were to establish an academy, they not only needed to teach but also instruct them on how to obtain cultivation resources.

"It's time to distribute the Alcohol Gu, Grass Spirit Gu, and Tree Gu that Lord Wen had prepared in advance for contracting and nurturing."

"And in the meantime, let's set up a Spirit Medicine Garden."

Early the next day, the Foundation Establishment monster came by early to bring a meal for Wei Yilong, "Sir, please have some."

After breakfast, Wei Yilong began to carefully explain to the turtle demon the parts he didn't understand from the previous day.

This turtle demon knew that there were a lot of people in the evenings and was worried it would disturb Wei Yilong's rest, so he typically delivered meals in the morning and asked questions then.

On this day, Wei Yilong began teaching again. Looking around, he noticed two more monsters had arrived, "Today, I have an announcement to make."

"You've been studying for over a month now, so I'm planning to conduct a test."

"In this test, the best performer will be rewarded with a Grass Spirit Gu."

"Moreover, this Grass Spirit Gu has a Promotion Map personally calculated by Lord Wen!"

"It requires almost only 30,000 Spirit Stones to promote this Grass Spirit Gu to Butterfly Transformation!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was incredibly excited—not only were they being taught the Dao, but they were also being rewarded with Gu!

The turtle demon was even more ecstatic, having saved up 50,000 Spirit Stones; if he could acquire this Gu, he could obtain a Grass Spirit Butterfly within just a year!

With this Grass Spirit Butterfly and his long life span, he could easily secure the resources to cultivate to the peak of Foundation Establishment.

This Gu, he was determined to obtain!

Wei Yilong cleared his throat, glanced at the building under construction, and began a day's lecture.

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Jiuhe City, Guard Palace.

The atmosphere at the Guard Palace was rather solemn at this moment, having received news of the Heavenly Official City's downfall.

Both Gongsun Xiu and Ye Yuntian, as well as Xiao Qian and He Ming, appeared quite tense.

Sitting to the left of the Lord Wei, Yan Sisi inquired, "Dean Jiang, what progress has been made with the teachers sent to various places?"

Jiang Xinghe bowed and said, "The fastest have already established academies similar to sects, and the Spirit Plant Gardens have been constructed."

Yan Sisi asked, "Are they all built in spiritual lands as advised by Brother?"

Chen Qing had traveled all over Jiuli and paid great attention to these spiritual lands where spiritual medicines grew faster, making them useful now.

Yan Sisi nodded, "That's good. If they need anything urgently, have them write letters to inform us, then allocate resources according to the number of their disciples."

Yan Sisi cleared her throat and said seriously, "It's true that the Heavenly Official City fell, but Wushang and the others might not truly be dead."

"Feng Qiwu was suppressed in the Death Sea for three hundred years, yet didn't die."

"Since big brother entrusted the mortal world to us, we cannot let him down."

"Even if they were all slain in battle, we still have six thousand Foundation Establishments!"

"And when academies spread across the world, we will have countless Foundation Establishments!"

"What we can do now is guard the mortal world for big brother and provide him with more manpower!"

Hearing this, Ye Yuntian and the others perked up again, "Sisi Junior Sister is right, we can't give up, and Ji Dang's situation might not be better than Lord Wen's!"

"Besides, by eliminating the distinction between sects and spreading Daoist books to cultivators across the world, our potential is stronger than those so-called Great Sects!"

"Think about it, if every cultivator in the Qi Refining Realm had a Butterfly Gu, what a glorious era that would be?"

"Our Nanli's cultivation resources would become inexhaustible, and Foundation Establishments would emerge in large numbers!"

Gongsun Xiu stood up and suggested, "I have a proposal."

Yan Sisi gestured, "Gongsun Brother, please speak."

Gongsun Xiu said, "In the Iron Country and You Country, spiritual lands are scarce, and it shouldn't be implemented there as it is in other countries."

"I suggest that the disciples from Iron Country and You Country specialize in the way of fighting and strategic planning."

"Once they've learned, send them to other six nations to lead the War Hall of the academies."

Yan Sisi smiled and nodded, "Gongsun Brother, that's an excellent suggestion. Big brother and I discussed this matter before, and he was of the same mind."

Upon hearing Yan Sisi's words, everyone present nodded frequently, "Then let's do so."

Death Realm.

Chen Qing woke from slumber once more and glanced aside, "Second brother, have you managed to contact Su Yi and the others?"

Xuan Mang shook his head, "Lu Shenglong and I have been using the ghost mask day and night to try and contact Su Yi, but to no avail."

Chen Qing clenched his fists slightly, "It's been several days, and I feel uneasy."

At that moment, Lu Shenglong rode up quickly on a dragon horse, "Lord Wen, good news!"

Chen Qing said, "Speak quickly!"

Lu Shenglong said, "While the Heavenly Official City fell, Wang Ji Junior Master seemed to have predicted a trace of heavenly secrets and had prepared plans for the downfall early on."

"They sealed all the gaps in the city. Though they fell into the Death Sea, they are merely trapped and not all slain!"

Chen Qing breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good, that's good!"

"How many have fallen in battle?"

Lu Shenglong replied, "Over five hundred died in battle. Currently, only about 2,700 remain."

"Due to being trapped in the Death Sea, movement is restricted, and the exact number hasn't been tallied."

This loss was the greatest since Chen Qing came to the Death Realm, but now it seemed like excellent news.

Wei Qingchen said, "But Lord, they are trapped in the Heavenly Official City, which is within the Death Sea. How can we rescue them?"

Chen Qing mused, "Then we must see if it's my Undying Decree that's more domineering or the Power of Death in the Death Sea."

In the Death Sea, even a feather does not float. Whatever falls into the Death Sea will sink and be consumed by the Power of Death.

Creatures that sink endure immense pressure as if bearing mountains.

Those with weak bodies are crushed outright.

Those with strong bodies can't withstand the Death Sea's erosion for long.

But the Dragon Cavalry Undead are different; they hold the authority of immortality and all possess Mountain-opening Power.

If Chen Qing leads personally, it might be possible to pull the Heavenly Official City out of the Death Sea.

If feasible, Chen Qing even plans to build a grand hall in the Death Sea and reside within.

"At least they haven't died yet. As long as they're alive, there's hope!"

After speaking, Chen Qing said, "Take a short rest and tally the supplies."

As time approached, Chen Qing went into a tent and donned the bronze ghost face, preparing for the evening gathering.

With the news that Wushang was still alive, Chen Qing's heart finally calmed.

Reappearing on the Cloud Platform, the other four had already prepared.

After brief greetings, Hu Yao was the first to speak, "My Lifebound Light Butterfly has successfully advanced to King Grade!"

Hearing this news, the others showed expressions of astonishment.

Though they knew Hu Yao had followed Taiyi to capture Heavenly Dragon City and accomplished something significant, they didn't know exactly what.

Now, at last, the truth was revealed.

Hu Yao spread her hand, and a small black dragon coiled around her jade-like forearm.

The information of this small black dragon also entered Chen Qing's view.

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