Immortal Travel of Longevity

Chen Changsheng's expression turned somewhat grave. He shook his head and said, "This Chen feels such a possibility is quite slim."

"How so?"

"Is it not true that anything is possible?" the Demon Sovereign asked.

Chen Changsheng placed a game piece on the board and replied, "The Heavenly Dao must have sensed it long ago. Perhaps it simply didn't want to risk beating the grass to startle the snake."

The Demon Sovereign gave a slight nod. "That makes sense."

"Do you know about the ancient era?" Chen Changsheng asked.

"A little."

"Could you tell This Chen about it?"

"There isn't much to say. The ancient era was nothing but sheer chaos. There was no Heavenly Dao and no rules. Powerful lords ruled their respective territories, and the various races warred against one another."

The Demon Sovereign shook his head. "Even if there were, they have long since fallen. The Spiritual Energy in this world is constantly diminishing. Over time, some of the races that relied on it have faded away. This is merely the natural order of things."

"Is this to prevent the world from repeating the situation of the ancient era?"

"More or less."

"The restrictions imposed by the rules and the Heavenly Dao make it impossible for cultivators to reach the realm of True Immortal," the Demon Sovereign explained. "The dwindling Spiritual Energy also means those born later often lack a spiritual root. Cultivators are becoming fewer, and mortals are growing in number..."

"Is that the general trend?"

"Yes."

"What other way is there?" the Demon Sovereign asked. "Since ancient times, men of power have used martial strength to break the laws. Compared to the chaos of the beginning, the current situation is truly far better."

"Back then, if mighty figures fought, they could sink an island into the sea with a casual wave of their hands. There was fighting everywhere. Sooner or later, this world would have been destroyed."

Chen Changsheng held a game piece in his hand, hesitating for a long time without placing it down.

The Demon Sovereign continued, "You should involve yourself less in these matters. At least in my eyes, the current state of things is decent enough for now."

"It isn't that..."

Chen Changsheng said, "The Sea Spirit Gold really did allow me to live a bit longer in that world."

The Demon Sovereign paused upon hearing this. "Do not risk yourself to test the waters," he warned.

"Why not make use of it?" Chen Changsheng asked.

The Demon Sovereign shook his head. "What you are doing is no different from probing."

"Regardless, this world does not hold that much meaning for you and me," Chen Changsheng said.

Taken aback, the Demon Sovereign shook his head repeatedly. "Chen Changsheng, by saying such things, you sound more like a demon than I do."

"Do I?"

"Indeed."

"I do wish to reshape the heavens and the earth," the Demon Sovereign continued, "but I do not wish to see this world destroyed. An overly extreme path will ultimately cause you to sink entirely into yourself. When that happens, you won't be a demon anymore—you'll be a monster."

Chen Changsheng remained deep in thought.

The Demon Sovereign went on, "But if you wish to try, I leave it to you. You simply must be prepared for the possibility that we can no longer exist in the Mortal World."

"Right now, the Heavenly Dao still views you as a game piece, believing you stand on its side. But if you turn against it, the Heavenly Tribulation will relentlessly chase you down and strike. Just like Zhao Yuqing, you will have nowhere to hide. The slightest movement will expose you."

Chen Changsheng pondered this, remaining silent for a long while.

The Demon Sovereign spoke with a particularly stern tone. "You had best not touch the Sea Spirit Gold again. That is not a viable solution!"

Chen Changsheng was quiet for a moment before saying, "Let us play chess."

Hearing this, the Demon Sovereign dropped the subject. He felt that Chen Changsheng ought to have his own judgment.

There was, ultimately, a bottom line to what could and could not be done.

Within this Dream Method, the clatter of game pieces striking the board rang out continually, erratic and devoid of any regular rhythm.

...

Meanwhile, down in the Mortal World.

Zhao Yuqing had found a hidden Cave Abode and was observing this single drop of blood.

Ever since this drop of blood had been brought to life by the Yin-Yang Qi and Magical Power from Chen Changsheng's body, it had slowly begun to change. The droplet had learned how meridians were structured, and it was gradually forming a Dantian.

It was a pity that the quantity was too small, preventing it from forming completely.

If there had been a bit more Sea Spirit Gold, perhaps it could have coalesced into a complete person.

"Does that mean it will transform into a person..."

Zhao Yuqing furrowed his brows slightly, unable to figure out the underlying logic.

The art of rebirth from a drop of blood that he knew was nothing like this.

This was far more complex and much harder to decipher than what he knew.

He temporarily sealed the drop of blood in place and then began to roam the Cultivation World.

He sought to find more Sea Spirit Gold.

This material appeared mostly in the Desolate Sea, leaving him no choice but to search slowly and test his luck.

He went back and forth searching like this for three years.

When he returned to the Wine Tavern, it was exactly the season of Huaixu. The heavy chorus of cicadas filled the air while the summer winds howled.

The doors of the Wine Tavern were already open.

Chen Changsheng seemed to have been waiting for a long time. Wearing a conical straw hat, Zhao Yuqing stepped into the tavern. He took a seat and set his hat aside.

"Why are you dressed like that? You reek of fish," Chen Changsheng said, furrowing his brow.

"I've spent the past two years wandering the Desolate Sea."

Zhao Yuqing raised his hand, and four pieces of Sea Spirit Gold tumbled onto the table.

Chen Changsheng frowned slightly and asked, "This was what you were looking for?"

"Yes!"

"This material is truly extraordinary!" Zhao Yuqing declared.

"Do you remember when you first left?"

"The Sea Spirit Gold that had spun into threads ultimately fused together, forming something resembling a water droplet."

"But that object was imbued with Divine Abilities," Zhao Yuqing continued. "It functioned much like pre-engraved Formations. All it needed was Magical Power to activate those Formations. I am incredibly familiar with that particular divine art."

"It was a rebirth from a drop of blood!"

"This Sea Spirit Gold was formed from someone's blood!" Zhao Yuqing stated.

"Did you use it?" Chen Changsheng asked.

Zhao Yuqing shook his head repeatedly. "I haven't used it. There is something wicked about this material, and I don't know if it might eventually turn on its master. I've merely been observing it."

"Have you discovered anything?"

"I have!"

Zhao Yuqing said, "As long as enough Sea Spirit Gold is gathered together and nourished with Magical Power and Spiritual Energy, it can naturally grow into a human body's meridians, Dantian, and internal organs, ultimately becoming a living, breathing person!"

Taken aback by his words, Chen Changsheng said, "Are you thinking of gathering enough Sea Spirit Gold, and then..."

Zhao Yuqing gave a faint smile. "I am merely curious."

"I understand the method behind this blood rebirth," he continued. "Even though this material carries some fragments of its previous owner's consciousness, wiping them away would be a simple task. It wouldn't pose an issue."

"But it is formed from blood, after all."

"What of it?"

"I previously met a tiny fellow named Yu Hongdou," Zhao Yuqing reasoned. "Was he not originally formed from your divine sense?"

"Think about it. If I were to mold and teach this newly formed person myself, and one day they crossed paths with the original owner of this blood to vie for supremacy... wouldn't that be fascinating?"

Chen Changsheng was stunned by this remark. He shook his head and said, "You have truly gone mad."

"I have not."

"In my eyes, this is the best method!" Zhao Yuqing declared. "To prevent this sudden variable from emerging!"

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