Terran Guardian - Chapter 3905

Chapter 3881 Hearing of the Heaven-Crossing Mystic Pill Again

In top-tier immortal realms, high-grade immortal veins are common, but top-grade immortal veins are extremely rare.

Any location containing a top-grade immortal vein is a supreme immortal mountain and blessed land, controlled by powerful forces.

For example, Taiyuan Prefecture doesn’t possess a single top-grade immortal vein.

Now,

a top-grade immortal vein is being nurtured within the Cangwu Mountains.

This is naturally good news.

Once the immortal vein truly completes its transformation and advancement, the immortal energy of the entire Cangwu Mountains will surge, making it a top-tier cultivation holy land.

“However—”

“If a top-grade immortal vein appears, the Cangwu Mountains will undoubtedly attract many forces coveting it, and securing this opportunity won’t be easy!”

Shen Changqing thought to himself.

But despite this, he had no intention of relinquishing the top-grade immortal vein.

The benefits of using such an immortal vein for his own benefit were self-evident.

Moreover,

the truly important aspect of a top-grade immortal vein

is not the astonishing immortal energy it contains, but rather the presence of top-grade immortal mines alongside it.

The immortal vein is the root.

Over time, immortal mines will naturally be born.

This—

is the most important thing. Top-grade

immortal mines can nurture immortal stones of the same rank, a cultivation resource that even a half-saint cannot ignore.

As for cultivators below the half-saint level, it goes without saying.

Top-grade immortal stones contain a wisp of immortal energy, which ordinary cultivators can use to extend their lifespan.

Although not as potent as an immortal elixir, it is still of extraordinary significance.

Therefore,

once a top-grade immortal vein appears,

not only the Cangwu Mountains, but the entire Taiyuan Prefecture will be targeted by other forces.

However, currently, it seems that the time required for such a top-grade immortal vein to complete its final advancement is definitely not short, at least tens of millions of years.

In the short term,

this problem is not a major concern.

Afterwards,

Shen Changqing withdrew his divine sense.

“Top-grade immortal vein!”

he thought to himself, no longer thinking about it.

…   Shen Changqing did not tell anyone

about the top-grade immortal vein .   To conceal this information as much as possible, he personally set up a seal, suppressing and sealing the superior-grade immortal vein.   This way,   even if a semi-saint were to arrive, it would be difficult to detect anything amiss in the Cangwu Mountains.   Only when the immortal vein was fully formed would there be a possibility of breaking through the seal.   This meant   that the Cangwu Mountains effectively lost a superior-grade immortal vein.   However, losing one of the nine superior-grade immortal veins, while having some impact, was not a major issue.   When Shen Changqing sealed the immortal vein, the weakening of immortal energy was not hidden from the perception of other cultivators.   However, no one knew what had actually happened.   The twelve peak masters, including Yang Daoxu, came to report the matter, but Shen Changqing simply brushed it off with a “he has his own arrangements,” and the cultivators of the twelve peaks did not ask further questions.   Since their sect master had said so, it wasn’t a big problem.   They could detect changes in immortal energy; how could the other party not?   Clearly,   this matter was related to him.   Therefore, they had no need to worry.   As the immortal energy of the Cangwu Mountains increased, many ferocious beasts received opportunities and their strength improved to varying degrees. However, with the suppression of the Seven Profound Dao Sect, this matter did not cause too much chaos.   Time passed little by little.   The opportunities for the Taiyuan Mansion to emerge were becoming fewer and fewer.   After all, most of the treasures nurtured by the mysteries of creation had already emerged, and some treasures were still in the process of being nurtured.   However,   despite this,   the struggle in the Taiyuan Mansion became increasingly fierce. This   was because the treasures that were nurtured later were often of extremely high quality.   As a result, other cultivators naturally fought tooth and nail to seize them.   Even some reclusive half-saints could not hold back.   On this day   , in the void, terrifying divine fire engulfed the sky, and the body of an unparalleled demon god stood between heaven and earth, manifesting an supreme Dharma form. Then, an aura no weaker than the former erupted.   The two powerful forces collided, unleashing a world-destroying wave.   Faced with such power, all factions in Taiyuan Prefecture were shaken. All cultivators looked towards the source of the aura, their faces filled with horror.   ”A battle between half-saints! That one seems to be Venerable Zhurong of the Seven Profound Dao Sect!”   ”Indeed, the other one is unknown, but he must be a reclusive half-saint. To be able to contend with Venerable Zhurong, his strength is no simple matter!”   Now,   other forces understood   that the Seven Profound Dao Sect had far more half-saints than those on the surface.   Besides Duan Changsheng and several others, two more half-saints appeared one after another.   One called himself Zhurong, and the other Gonggong; both possessed astonishing strength.   In this era of profound creation and abundant opportunities, other cultivators were naturally familiar with Zhurong.   But the next moment,   another immortal demon god made his move.   Upon seeing this, the reclusive half-saint’s expression immediately turned grim.   ”Outnumbering the few, very well, so this is the method of your Seven Profound Dao Sect. Today, I have truly experienced it!”   With these harsh words, the reclusive half-saint lost all will to fight and tore through the void to depart.   If it were just Zhu Rong, he wouldn’t be afraid.   But the problem was,   it wasn’t just Zhu Rong who was attacking; there were other long-lived half-saints as well.   Outnumbered, there was no chance of victory. If   he didn’t leave now, and more long-lived half-saints joined the fray, he might not even be able to escape.   It must be understood that   the Seven Profound Dao Sect didn’t only have one long-lived half-saint.

Such strength was bound to inspire fear.

Just as the reclusive half-saint retreated, the space trembled, and Duan Changsheng’s figure appeared.

His gaze fell upon the cultivator before him, who possessed red hair and eyebrows, a rugged face, and a burly physique, exuding a fierce aura.

“Elder Zhurong!”

“Thank you very much, Elder Duan!”

Zhurong laughed heartily, then reached out and grabbed the newly born half-saint treasure, examined it briefly, and casually tossed it to Duan Changsheng.

“I never owe favors; this is a gift for Elder Duan!”

With that

, Zhurong departed without hesitation.

Seeing this,

Duan Changsheng shook his head slightly and carefully put away the treasure.

He understood Zhurong’s character.

While Zhurong was known for his rough temper, he had his merits. Now that a treasure had been offered to him, Duan Changsheng naturally had no reason to refuse.

Immediately afterward,

his figure also vanished from the spot. “

…

The Seven Profound Dao Sect, I’ve noted it down!”

In the chaotic void, the reclusive half-saint stopped, turning back to look in the direction of Taiyuan Mansion, his face ashen.

Having almost obtained the rare treasure, only to have it slip through his fingers, it was impossible for him not to be furious.

However, upon considering the strength of the Seven Profound Dao Sect, the reclusive half-saint quickly deflated.

A sect with six or seven half-saints was far beyond the capabilities of a lone cultivator like himself.

Moreover, the strength of that Seven Profound Dao Lord was unfathomable.

In the ancient battlefield, he had even suppressed a Three Tribulation Half-Saint.

A powerhouse of that level was even less likely for the reclusive half-saint to handle.

“It’s a pity that the Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill is only missing that one rare treasure as a catalyst; now I can only search for it elsewhere!”

The reclusive half-saint took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his anger.

The refining of the Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill was urgent; he had already sensed that faint but palpable threat.

That was a sign of the impending arrival of the Five Signs of Decay of Heaven and Man.

Without the Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill, he had no chance of surviving this time.

If it really came to that, he would either perish under the Five Signs of Decay of Heaven and Man, or fall into a forbidden zone of life to delay until the Great Tribulation arrived before making further plans.

But no matter which possibility it was, the reclusive half-saint was still unwilling to accept it.

Therefore,

refining the Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill was the most important thing.

However—

just as the other party was about to leave, he suddenly thought of something, and his eyes became somewhat subtle again.

One month later.

Seven Profound Dao Sect, Cangyun Immortal Mansion.

Shen Changqing sensed a fluctuation of aura, looked at the void outside, his brows furrowed slightly, but then relaxed.

“Isn’t it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar? Since you have come, why not invite them in!” As soon as he

finished speaking, Shen Changqing flicked his sleeve, and the restrictions outside the Cangwu Mountains dissipated. Then he saw a white-clad figure walking slowly towards him, and in an instant, he appeared in front of Shen Changqing.

“This humble Daoist is Lu Changge, greetings to Daoist Qixuan!”

“Fellow Daoist Lu, please sit!”

Shen Changqing gestured, and Lu Changge readily accepted, sitting down opposite him.

Looking at the white-robed Daoist before him, Shen Changqing had already discerned the other’s true strength the moment he appeared.

A Second Tribulation Half-Saint!

Moreover,

the very same Second Tribulation Half-Saint who had recently clashed with Zhu Rong.

The Seven Profound Divine Tower had already detected his aura during his battle with Zhu Rong.

What Shen Changqing hadn’t expected was that the other would take the initiative to visit at this time.

“Fellow Daoist Lu, what brings you here?”

he asked calmly, simultaneously flicking his sleeve, and a teacup appeared out of thin air before him, its tea clear and bright, exuding a refreshing fragrance.

Lu Changge gave Shen Changqing a deep look.

In his eyes,

this Sect Master of the Seven Profound Dao Sect was merely a Celestial Emperor.

But Lu Changge knew very well that the other could not possibly be a Celestial Emperor.

After all…

While there are some unparalleled geniuses in the world who can rival half-saints at the Immortal Emperor realm, they can only contend with first-tribulation half-saints at best.

To contend with a third-tribulation half-saint is absolutely impossible.

Therefore, only one possibility remains:

the opponent’s strength is immense, so great that even he cannot fathom its depth.

The reason he could sense the Immortal Emperor realm cultivation was simply because the opponent wanted him to see it.

Such a method of controlling one’s own cultivation aura, making it impossible for other half-saints to discern, is truly astonishing.

“This person is definitely not just a third-tribulation half-saint!”

This thought flashed through Lu Changge’s mind, and

he was already certain. He had seen third-tribulation half-saints before, but to say he couldn’t discern their true strength was impossible.

Clearly,

the opponent’s strength was unfathomable.

All these thoughts raced through Lu Changge’s mind, and as Shen Changqing finished speaking, he spoke up.

“I’ve come to your door today to make a deal!”

“What deal?”

Shen Changqing picked up his teacup and took a small sip, his expression unreadable.

Lu Changge said, “Not long ago, a Yin-Yang Harmony Flower appeared in Taiyuan Prefecture, eventually falling into the hands of your sect’s Venerable Zhurong.

Now, I wish to refine the Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill. I have collected most of the materials, only lacking a Yin-Yang Harmony Flower.

If you are willing to part with it, I can grant you one Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill upon completion!”

“Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill!”

Upon hearing this name, Shen Changqing’s calm expression finally changed.

He was certainly familiar with the Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill. He

had only heard of this elixir, capable of allowing cultivators to escape one of the Five Signs of Decay, but had never actually seen it.

Although…

Taking the Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill to overcome the Five Signs of Decay in Heaven and Man does not increase one’s strength; the semi-saint who takes the pill remains at their original realm.

However—

overcoming the Five Signs of Decay in Heaven and Man once grants billions of years of carefree existence.

With such a long period of time, one becomes qualified to prepare for subsequent tribulations.

Therefore,

the importance of the Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill is self-evident.

Shen Changqing gave Lu Changge a deep look and asked in a deep voice, “I remember that the Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill is a semi-saint immortal pill. Could it be that you are an eighth-order alchemy grandmaster?”

“That’s right!”

Lu Changge readily admitted, a hint of pride unconsciously appearing on his face.

“Hiss!”

Hearing Lu Changge’s admission, Shen Changqing’s heart trembled again.

To be honest, he truly hadn’t expected the other party to be an eighth-order alchemy grandmaster.

After all—

such alchemy grandmasters are rare.

“I didn’t expect you to be an eighth-order grandmaster. This is quite surprising. With your strength and status, I believe many forces would be willing to accept you. Why would you choose to be a rogue cultivator?”

Shen Changqing’s expression shifted slightly.

Lu Changge smiled faintly, “Everyone has their own ambitions. I dislike being bound by constraints, and there are advantages to being a free spirit.”

“What you say is quite right, fellow Daoist,”

Shen Changqing nodded.

He did not refute this statement.

However, looking at Lu Changge before him, Shen Changqing pondered for a moment before speaking, “I wonder if you have any thoughts about joining my Seven Profound Dao Sect?

If you are willing to join my Seven Profound Dao Sect, then the Yin-Yang Harmony Dao Flower will be offered to you without any cost.”

“Thank you for your kind offer, fellow Daoist, but unfortunately, I am a free spirit, used to being unrestrained and carefree. I’m afraid I will

have to disappoint you,” Lu Changge shook his head without the slightest hesitation.

Seeing this,

Shen Changqing sighed inwardly.

He had already vaguely guessed that Lu Changge would not agree when he heard what he said, but he still wanted to try.

After all, having another eighth-rank alchemy grandmaster would be very beneficial.

Although Shen Changqing was also an eighth-rank grandmaster, he was only at the first grade of the eighth rank.

Given that Lu Changge is currently at the Second Tribulation Half-Saint Realm, the Heaven-Crossing Profound Pill that the other party wants to refine will definitely not be of low grade. This means that the other party is at least an Eighth-Rank Second Grade, or even an Eighth-Rank Third Grade Pill Master.

As two Eighth-Rank Grandmasters, the difference between them is naturally significant.

But unfortunately,

Lu Changge’s refusal dashed Shen Changqing’s plans. (End of Chapter)