Immortal Travel of Longevity

"Speaking of which, Daoist Qinghuo once said that a wisp of Azure Fire is half a step to ascension. Why is that?"

Chen Changsheng's doubts were finally answered by the Azure Fire.

Azure.

It represented the endless essence of vegetation. Though a true fire itself, it also embodied life—endless vitality. The root of this true fire was that it burned by borrowing Lifespan. Its flame was resilient and inextinguishable, and similarly, it could help cultivators increase their Lifespan.

Hence the saying that a wisp of true fire is half a step to ascension.

"I see."

The Azure Fire seemed to be gazing at Chen Changsheng.

Seeing it act this way, Chen Changsheng chuckled and said, "You don't need to worry. What This Chen needs is not Lifespan, but time—the time to exist in the Mortal World."

Hearing these words, the Azure Fire was actually a bit confused.

Chen Changsheng said, "It is hard to explain."

Chen Changsheng thought for a moment and said, "However, in the coming days, I might disappear from this Mortal World. I probably only have about half a month left. During this time, you need to find a place to go. Don't fall into the hands of others again."

Hearing this so suddenly, the Azure Fire was momentarily dazed.

'Why?'

"This is a curse, and also fate."

Chen Changsheng said, "Just as you were born understanding ancient characters, This Chen was born accompanied by this curse."

The Azure Fire listened, only half-understanding.

Chen Changsheng pondered for a while, took out the Geographical Maps from his robes, and after taking a look, said, "Further ahead..."

Chen Changsheng spotted a familiar name on the Geographical Maps.

'Xuanjiu Immortal Mountain'

Chen Changsheng recalled that this seemed to be the place Fellow Daoist Xu had pointed out back then.

There might be some deviation, but it shouldn't be too far off.

Thinking of this, Chen Changsheng had an idea and asked, "This Chen became acquainted with the sect master of this place in his early years. Long ago, Xuanjiu Immortal Mountain was well-versed in the way of ancient characters, making it quite compatible with you. Why don't you settle down there for now?"

The Azure Fire was hesitant. It seemed unwilling to come into contact with these outsiders, especially Immortal Sects.

Chen Changsheng said, "The sect master is not an evil man, and his disciples have pure natures. They even enjoy a great reputation in the Cultivation World. Let's go take a look first. If you truly are unwilling, This Chen will find another place for you. How about that?"

Hearing this, the Azure Fire finally nodded and agreed for the time being.

After a two-day trek, Chen Changsheng arrived at Xuanjiu Immortal Mountain.

In recent years, thanks to the fame of Xiao Dongxu, Xuanjiu Immortal Mountain had grown somewhat more prosperous. The number of disciples in the mountain had increased significantly, all hoping to become a peerless Supreme Immortal like Xiao Dongxu.

Led by the mountain's disciples, Chen Changsheng made his way up the mountain.

When Sect Master True Man learned of Chen Changsheng's arrival, he was momentarily stunned before immediately coming out to welcome him in person.

"I didn't know Mister Chen was coming. Please forgive my failure to welcome you from afar."

Chen Changsheng said, "Sect Master True Man is too polite."

Sect Master True Man hosted him enthusiastically. The two talked and laughed, and the topic they discussed the most was probably Xiao Dongxu.

Xiao Dongxu was his proudest disciple, and Sect Master True Man loved to show him off. Whenever he spoke of this, he couldn't help but laugh heartily.

The Azure Fire hid in Chen Changsheng's sleeve. Looking at the old man, it also sensed a familiar aura.

"You find him familiar too?" Chen Changsheng asked.

'It is the scent of a sword.'

Hearing this, Chen Changsheng couldn't help but smile, finding the Azure Fire's method of recognizing people by their swords quite amusing.

With this in mind, Chen Changsheng asked, "Sect Master True Man, I have a friend here who told This Chen that there is a sword on you which feels somewhat familiar to it. I wonder if Sect Master True Man could reveal your Immortal Sword for a look?"

Sect Master True Man said, "Ah, I wouldn't call it an Immortal Sword, but I do indeed have a high-grade Flying Sword. Mister Chen, please take a look."

Saying so, Sect Master True Man raised his hand, and an Immortal Sword landed in the center of his palm.

It was densely covered in intricate patterns and concealed a gleaming sword light. A sword like this did not seem meant for killing, but rather for self-cultivation.

"This sword is named Baizhi, taking the name of a medicinal herb. My master once visited a Supreme Immortal and requested him to forge it. It is also the sword wielded by the sect masters of every generation, serving as the symbol of the Sect Master True Man."

Hearing this, Chen Changsheng asked, "May I ask which Supreme Immortal forged this sword?"

Sect Master True Man replied, "The one who forged this sword was True Man Lihuo, a senior from Bright Moon Sword Valley."

Hearing this, the Azure Fire immediately froze, stirring slightly.

Sect Master True Man asked, "Could it be that Mister Chen's friend is connected to Bright Moon Sword Valley?"

Chen Changsheng said, "There is some connection."

Sect Master True Man said, "I see. I have also heard a bit about what happened to Bright Moon Sword Valley back then. It was truly a tragedy. Even now, thinking back on it, I still find it unbelievable."

Chen Changsheng paused for a moment and asked, "Did something happen?"

Sect Master True Man said, "Back then, True Man Lihuo was refining true fire, but unexpectedly wound up entering fire and falling into demons. This caused five types of true fire to collide. That incident caused quite a commotion at the time, and the entirety of Bright Moon Sword Valley was wiped out because of that disaster. Filled with extreme guilt, True Man Lihuo later left for an unknown destination, and there has been no news of him since."

"Five types of true fire colliding..." Chen Changsheng murmured.

Sect Master True Man nodded and said, "True Man Lihuo could have been called the peak of true fire in the world back then. The true fires he refined not only possessed sentience, but also held a unique profundity. Cultivators all over the world desperately sought him out to refine a Dharma Instrument for them. It was only because my master had some friendship with True Man Lihuo back then that he was able to obtain this Baizhi."

Chen Changsheng asked, "Then what of Bright Moon Sword Valley now..."

"Every trace of it is gone. In that disaster back then, almost everyone died out completely..."

"Died out completely?"

"Yes..."

Sect Master True Man said, "When five types of true fire collide, let alone Bright Moon Sword Valley, even an immortal mountain like Tianji Mountain would be razed to the ground."

Chen Changsheng sat in his chair, shifting his gaze toward his sleeve.

The Azure Fire listened to all this in a daze.

Sect Master True Man said, "That was already over a thousand years ago. This friend of Mister Chen's..."

Chen Changsheng said, "He could be considered an old senior."

The Azure Fire fell silent, not communicating with Chen Changsheng at all for a long while.

For the following period, Chen Changsheng temporarily stayed at Xuanjiu Immortal Mountain.

It wasn't until nightfall that the Azure Fire finally seemed to snap out of its daze.

'They're all dead?'

"Perhaps."

Chen Changsheng simply replied.

Thinking about this, the Azure Fire still felt somewhat disoriented.

'Is he dead too?'

Chen Changsheng thought for a moment and said, "That is not necessarily the case. According to the sect master of Xuanjiu Immortal Mountain, True Man Lihuo was still alive after the true fire disaster back then. There has just been no news of him."

The Azure Fire pondered this. Although it hadn't liked being locked in a furnace, it was undeniable that True Man Lihuo had given it sentience, allowing it to know what the world was like.

Chen Changsheng asked, "Was that Baizhi once refined by you?"

'Yes. I saw it back then, when it wasn't a sword yet.'

Pondering this, Chen Changsheng murmured, "Time is the hardest thing to explain."

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