Terran Guardian - Chapter 3992

Chapter 3967: Jade-colored Finger Bone

In the time that followed,

Shen Changqing either cultivated, instructed his disciples in cultivation, and occasionally exchanged alchemy insights with Lu Changge.

Meanwhile,

the turmoil within Taiyuan Prefecture intensified.

The conflict between the two supreme powers had finally reached this place.

On the surface,

the Seven Profound Dao Sect was affiliated with the Taiyi Immortal Sect.

Therefore, it was natural that the Jiang family’s forces would take action.

For this reason ,

Shen Changqing had no choice but to intervene and suppress the invading enemy.

However, he did show some mercy, not directly killing the invading half-saint, but only injuring him and forcing him to retreat.

Of course, that only applied to those of considerable strength.

If it were an ordinary half-saint, Shen Changqing would have killed them without hesitation.

After all, on the surface he was a top-tier half-saint; it would be unreasonable for ordinary first or second-stage half-saints to survive his attacks.

Furthermore

, since these forces wanted to climb to the top by stepping on the corpses of the Seven Profound Dao Sect, their downfall was no one’s fault but their own.

Under such overwhelming forces, Shen Changqing couldn’t afford to worry about much else. Holding onto the small territory of the Seven Profound Dao Sect was practically his limit.

As many forces that had poured into Taiyuan Prefecture suffered defeats, gradually, fewer forces dared to attack it anymore.

This was because Taiyuan Prefecture was merely a declining region within the Star Luo Immortal Domain, with limited resources to cultivate.

At least—

given the premise of fighting a suspected top-tier semi-saint force to the death, Taiyuan Prefecture’s resources were naturally not worth the risk.

Thus,

Shen Changqing was happy to have some peace and quiet. He didn’t take the initiative to act, and didn’t even step out of the Cangwu Mountains.

Under these circumstances, countless years passed in the blink of an eye.

During this time,

Ling Xuzi visited several times, wanting to ask Shen Changqing to help, either to fight for certain opportunities or to deal with certain forces, but Shen Changqing politely declined each time.

After all, the Seven Profound Dao Sect was now dependent on the Taiyi Immortal Sect, not on Ling Xuzi alone.

The latter, in the end, was merely an ordinary half-saint elder of the Taiyi Immortal Sect.

Shen Changqing, of course, would not submit to him.

Unless it was a Taiyi Dao decree, in which case he would obey orders if he didn’t want to break ties with the Taiyi Immortal Sect.

But with an ordinary elder, there was no need for such formality.

After some back and forth,

Ling Xuzi gave up the idea of having Shen Changqing intervene.

There was nothing he could do. Since the other party was determined not to act, he couldn’t force him.

From his several encounters with Shen Changqing, Ling Xuzi roughly understood his character; he was similar to those reclusive half-saints, avoiding karmic entanglements whenever possible.

Therefore,

Ling Xuzi had no choice but to abandon his plans.

…

Cangyun Immortal Mansion.

The two sat and discussed the Dao.

One of them was none other than Jiang Daoxuan.

After the other party finished speaking, Shen Changqing said with emotion, “Fellow Daoist Jiang’s words have enlightened me. I am truly grateful for your guidance!”

“Fellow Daoist Shen, you are too kind. To cultivate your physical body to such a level at the Immortal Emperor realm is almost unparalleled in history.

At least among the Immortal Emperors I have witnessed, none have reached your height.

If you continue on this path, you might even have the chance to reach the Ninth Tribulation of the Physical Body before the next Great Tribulation arrives!” Jiang Daoxuan looked at the man before him with increasing admiration.

He visited the Seven Profound Dao Sect every now and then.

Shen Changqing’s changes could be concealed from others, but not from Jiang Daoxuan’s eyes.

As a Dao Venerable realm expert, he could see through everything.

Then,

Jiang Daoxuan flipped his hand, and a jade-colored finger bone appeared in his palm. Shen Changqing’s gaze involuntarily fell upon it.

The jade-colored finger bone was filled with terrifying Dao restrictions. Even a wisp of the restrictive power that escaped made Shen Changqing’s breath catch in his throat, and a strong sense of alarm rose in his heart, as if this jade-colored finger bone was something terrifying.

“In the ancient times, an unparalleled powerhouse once appeared in Dongming Immortal Continent, named Crimson Jade Daoist!”

“Originally a rogue cultivator, he later joined a top sect in the ancient times. Awakening his Battle Immortal Body, he gradually rose to prominence.

Of the four Heavenly Dao Steles, he held the highest position.

During Crimson Jade Daoist’s lifetime, many forces in Dongming Immortal Continent bowed down to him. Even ancient, reclusive beings dared not contend with him. He truly suppressed an entire era.

Not only was Crimson Jade Daoist’s cultivation heaven-reaching, but his physical body was also cultivated to an inconceivable level. In the ancient times, he once used his physical strength to kill a Daoist, shaking the world.

Unfortunately, later, Crimson Jade Daoist offended too many powerful figures. When he attempted to prove his Dao and transcend tribulation to reach the realm of the Sovereign, he was attacked by various forces, ultimately failing his tribulation.”

Jiang Daoxuan spoke slowly, a rare solemn expression appearing on his face.

Even the Jiang family patriarch was deeply wary of that Crimson Jade Daoist.

“Later—”

“The Crimson Jade Daoist perished, the heavens wept blood, and his physical body was completely disintegrated.

I was fortunate enough to find a fragment of his finger bone, which I have preserved to this day.

Seeing your physical cultivation has improved again, I bestow this Daoist finger bone upon you. Perhaps you can glimpse a portion of the profound mysteries of the Crimson Jade Daoist’s Great Dao, laying a foundation for further advancement in the future.”

Daoist finger bone—

Upon hearing Jiang Daoxuan’s words, Shen Changqing took a deep breath as he looked at the jade-colored finger bone.

“Fellow Daoist, such a generous gift is unworthy of this humble Daoist!”

“Fellow Daoist Shen need not be so kind. If the Jiang family falls into misfortune in the future, and you can lend a helping hand out of our past relationship, that would be enough. Besides, although this Daoist finger bone is quite good, I have spent countless years comprehending it; it holds little meaning for me now.”

Jiang Daoxuan smiled nonchalantly, not taking the Daoist finger bone seriously at all.

Upon hearing this, Shen Changqing no longer refused and reached out to take the Daoist Venerable’s finger bone. Although it was just a severed finger, it felt as heavy as a mountain, and even with his current strength, he almost couldn’t withstand it.

“The Daoist Venerable’s finger bone is extraordinary!”

Shen Changqing took another deep breath, gaining a deeper understanding of the former Crimson Jade Dao Venerable’s strength.

Even a fragment of his finger bone, left behind after countless years of his demise, possessed such power; this showed just how terrifying he must have been in life.

More importantly,

Shen Changqing could see that this wasn’t the full power of the Dao Venerable’s finger bone.

The numerous Great Dao restrictions on it had already suppressed and weakened its power to the greatest extent possible.

Otherwise ,

facing such a Dao Venerable’s finger bone directly, Shen Changqing had no doubt that he would be completely annihilated in a single exchange.

Ultimately, the might of a Dao Venerable was not to be trifled with.

Such a level of existence was not something a Longevity Half-Saint could easily challenge.

Moreover,

according to Jiang Daoxuan, that Crimson Jade Dao Venerable was no ordinary Dao Venerable, but a supreme being with one foot in the Dominator realm.

In terms of strength, he was far superior to ordinary Dao Venerables.