Eternal Life Begins with Learning

Chapter 424: Chapter 391: Die

BOOM!

A black claw crashed down, and countless streams of twisted Blood Qi erupted, sealing off every possible escape route.

The giant, dark Profound Snake coiling on the sea’s surface was filled with terror and despair. It opened its mouth to beg for mercy, but it was too late. The ancient Profound Snake bloodline it was so proud of—a source of glory for the entire Profound Serpent Race—was as fragile as tofu beneath the assailant’s claws.

Blood splattered across the churning sea as several gruesome, bloody gashes appeared on its serpentine body. The massive Demon Body of the Profound Snake slammed into the water’s surface like an out-of-control kite.

But in the next instant, the seemingly uncontrolled Demon Body shot up and transformed into a thick, ink-black fog, fleeing in a frenzy. In the blink of an eye, it had escaped several miles away.

But soon, a giant hand abruptly materialized in the sky. The palm shattered the black fog and descended upon the Profound Snake’s Demon Body, swatting the fleeing creature back down like a fly.

The Chen Family’s Celestial Cloud True Master descended from the sky. The black claw he manifested, crackling with wisps of lightning, struck down at the Profound Snake once more.

High in the sky, concealed by a floating Wine Gourd, a man stood with a sword on his back, impassively watching the battle below. Whenever the Profound Snake tried to escape, he would send a palm strike down.

The Power and Magical Power were controlled to perfection. Not a single trace was leaked, nor did it leave the slightest mark on the Profound Snake’s Demon Body.

This cycle repeated several times. In just a few dozen breaths, the Profound Snake was annihilated beneath the claw. Its mangled body crashed into the sea, and the gushing blood instantly stained a vast expanse of the water red.

Countless sea fish and beasts were drawn by the blood. However, restrained by the terrifying aura lingering in the area, they dared not approach. They could only struggle between their bloodthirsty instincts and their fear, gathering in a circle around the blood-stained waters.

"Celestial Cloud True Master" stood in mid-air and subtly glanced at Xu Lingtian in the sky. In that brief eye contact, it seemed they had exchanged some information.

"Celestial Cloud True Master" raised a hand and swiped. Amidst a faint flash of bloody light, the massive serpentine body visibly withered. Finally, a blood-red Elixir Pill appeared at his fingertips.

Upon seeing the Pill, "Celestial Cloud True Master" looked overjoyed, as if he had obtained a Supreme Treasure. An instant later, his expression turned wary. He scanned his surroundings with a menacing look.

As his figure darted away, boundless Blood Qi spread out, slaughtering all nearby living creatures. After erasing all residual auras, he leaped into the air and his Tunneling Light streaked away, disappearing into the sky.

Seeing this, Chu Mu couldn’t help but feel a twitch in his cheek.

’When you put on a show, you go all the way. This fake "Celestial Cloud True Master" is far more dedicated to his role than I am.’

Celestial Cloud True Master had been at the Golden Core Perfection stage for many years, stuck at the threshold of the Nascent Soul realm, unable to advance.

Therefore, he hunted down a Tier Three Profound Snake possessing an ancient Profound Snake bloodline, intending to refine its bloodline and flesh to seek a breakthrough.

Did this story make sense?

Perfectly.

The enmity between the Flood Dragon Race and the Profound Serpent Race was rooted in their bloodlines.

After all, dragons and serpents belonged to the same bloodline lineage, just having evolved in different directions.

Their bloodlines shared the same root, the same origin!

And this Young Master Profound Snake’s bloodline was exceptionally pure, almost achieving Ancestral Return to the ancient Profound Snakes of old.

For a Bloodline Golden Core cultivator with a Flood Dragon Bloodline, one who had been stuck at Golden Core Perfection for many years, the temptation was undeniable.

The Profound Serpent Race would surely be able to detect the death of this Young Master Profound Snake.

And then, they would hunt for the real culprit.

The performance just now by "Celestial Cloud True Master" had been flawless.

His expression, his Divine Soul Aura, his motive, and even the final cleanup—every link in the chain was interconnected, creating a Seamless plot.

’Now, it’s time to see how the next act, "The Culprit is Exposed," will play out.’

Chu Mu looked toward Xu Lingtian, who stood with the sword on his back, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Just then, the Wine Gourd suddenly moved. Caught off guard, Chu Mu watched as the blood-stained sea rapidly disappeared from his sight.

After flying for tens of thousands of miles, the Wine Gourd finally came to a stop.

"This seat has important matters to attend to. For now, return to Chixia. If anything comes up, it will be communicated through the True Inheritance Order."

Xu Lingtian spoke faintly. Before Chu Mu could even react, he was swept up by an invisible force. After a dizzying, world-spinning sensation, he found himself standing on the surface of the sea.

Chu Mu silently watched the Wine Gourd fly away until it completely vanished from view. Only then did he let out a long breath, as if a great weight had been lifted from his shoulders.

Though his life had not been in danger, constantly being at the side of a terrifying Nascent Soul cultivator—that feeling of having no control over his own destiny—was truly agonizing!

After all, a Nascent Soul Great Power could easily take his life with a single thought or a single glance.

He rubbed his forehead and scanned his surroundings. After briefly getting his bearings, he leaped into the air, and his Tunneling Light streaked toward the Inner Sea.

He had been involved in the entire plot surrounding the Heavenly Deceit Pill. Now that the Young Master Profound Snake was dead, he was perfectly clear on what would happen next.

He didn’t dare linger in the Outer Sea!

To be safe, he didn’t dare return to Chixia via a Teleportation Array. His Flying Boat sped across the desolate sea, flickering in and out of sight as if it had merged with the sky itself.

Even if a Cultivator scanned the area with their Divine Sense, they would find it extremely difficult to detect the Flying Boat’s presence.

The Flying Boat traveled at full speed. Compared to its usual leisurely pace, it was now pushed to its absolute limit.

Especially when he thought of the great turmoil that was likely to erupt, Chu Mu didn’t dare to delay for even a moment.

He traveled without rest. With his mind focused solely on the journey, Chixia Island, situated in the center of the coastal waters, appeared in his field of view in just a few months.

However, compared to the bustling and prosperous Chixia he had left, the island now seemed to have a somber, murderous air about it.

The Island Protection Array, which usually only maintained basic operations, was now clearly fully activated. Streams of light flickered, and countless Array Prohibition Patterns faintly appeared, covering the entire Chixia Island like a giant inverted bowl.

The port was also under martial law. One could see Flying Boats armed with Spiritual Energy Giant Cannons moving in and out of the harbor, while flashing Tunneling Lights patrolled the island’s perimeter. When his own Flying Boat was still several hundred miles from Chixia Island, a pale blue Flying Boat streaked over to intercept him.

Several Chen Family Foundation Establishment Cultivators emerged from the Flying Boat. After a thorough inspection and repeatedly confirming Chu Mu’s identity, they finally handed his Identity Token back.

Chu Mu accepted the Identity Token and asked casually, "I’ve been away for about a year. Did something happen on Chixia Island?"

"The family has issued strict orders that this matter is not to be discussed with outsiders."

The leading Chen Family Foundation Establishment Cultivator glanced at Chu Mu, then added with a smile, "However, since it’s Fellow Daoist Chu asking, I will naturally tell you everything I know."

Then, the Chen Family cultivator slowly explained the cause of the situation.

Throughout the conversation, Chu Mu maintained a look of utter disbelief. It wasn’t until the Chen Family cultivator led his men away that his expression slowly returned to normal. The incredulity in his eyes receded, replaced once more by a profound calmness, as deep as an old well...

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