Longevity by Grinding Skills

Chapter 439: Chapter 439: Green Dragon Thunder Pearl Locking Tribulation and Calming Fortune Technique

"I will impart to you the *Green Dragon Thunder Pearl Locking Tribulation and Calming Fortune Technique*. It can sever the causal link planted by Nine Abysses and dispel the confusion in your heart. After you have mastered it, there will naturally be tasks for you to perform, which will allow you to rid yourself of your discontent."

Xu Yunfan’s heart settled at his words. ’It seems this True Monarch Qing Yuan is protective of his own. I suppose I haven’t backed the wrong person.’

But he still had to be cautious about what would happen next.

True Monarch Qing Yuan’s voice suddenly grew faint. "When the time is right, I will naturally help you settle the score."

’There are no good people in the Primordial Sect.’

He respectfully cupped his hands and said, "I thank the True Monarch for this generous gift. I will practice the *Green Dragon Thunder Pearl Locking Tribulation and Calming Fortune Technique* diligently and live up to the True Monarch’s expectations."

True Monarch Qing Yuan’s voice grew more ethereal, yet it was filled with an indisputable authority. "The causal link that wretch Nine Abysses secretly planted was never yours to bear. Focus on your cultivation. The day your Cultivation Technique reaches Great Success will be the day you can truly display your abilities."

Xu Yunfan’s heart stirred, and he thought, ’Does the True Monarch mean for me to settle this grudge myself?’

On second thought, Xu Yunfan dismissed the idea. Perhaps the plan was to wait for the right moment to crash their party. As for killing a True Monarch...

Xu Yunfan dared not even think about it.

A True Monarch had already forged a Golden Core. "A single Golden Core swallowed into the belly, from that moment on my fate is my own, not for the heavens to decide."

A Golden Core True Monarch had already found an alternative path to Longevity. Even if their physical body perished, they could reincarnate and cultivate again to reclaim the station of True Monarch.

However, even the best-laid plans can go awry.

It was impossible to know what sort of complications might arise during a Golden Core True Monarch’s reincarnation and ascension process.

Even with their vast Divine Techniques, the process of reincarnation and re-cultivation was not foolproof for a Golden Core True Monarch.

If they encountered setbacks during the process, or if an enemy found their reincarnated self, the danger would be unknowable.

Hearing this, the last wisp of doubt in Xu Yunfan’s heart dissipated.

He bowed deeply. "I shall remember the True Monarch’s teachings, devote myself to cultivation, and await the True Monarch’s Decree."

Xu Yunfan felt a scripture of brilliant golden light manifest within his Divine Soul, its every character swimming about as if alive.

Just as he was about to bow in thanks, he saw that True Monarch Qing Yuan had already transformed into a wisp of Pure Qi and entered The Fortune-Carrying Lamp, his voice alone left echoing in the hall.

"Refine that Ten Thousand Souls Banner well... One day, it might even become a Magical Treasure that protects your path!"

Hearing this, Xu Yunfan finally felt a great weight lift from his shoulders. He had taken out the Ten Thousand Souls Banner to show his stance, of course.

The True Monarch didn’t have to accept it, but he couldn’t fail to offer it.

It was a matter of attitude.

If he were to show this item off without the True Monarch’s backing, he would likely be ambushed in the shadows.

Just as Xu Yunfan was about to leave the Immortal Palace, he felt a weight drop into his sleeve. A cyan bead the size of a dragon’s eye settled silently into his palm.

The bead was entirely translucent, with what looked like lightning coursing within it. A faint dragon’s roar could be heard coming from it.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Xu!"

Daoist Master Hundred Peaks quickly stepped forward, his gaze burning as he stared at the Cyan Bead, his voice thick with undisguised envy. "This is the ’Profound Vault Thunder Bead,’ a supreme treasure that True Monarch Qing Yuan refined from the Cyan Dragon Saliva collected from the beams of the Immortal Palace. I’ve heard that the True Monarch only manages to collect three drops of Cyan Dragon Saliva every 60 years, and it takes a great deal of time to refine a single one of these beads."

Xu Yunfan was overjoyed to hear this and quickly cradled the Cyan Bead in his palm to examine it closely.

He saw Thunder Patterns flowing inside the bead, and he could faintly make out the phantom of a Cyan Dragon coiling within.

Just as he was about to ask a question, Daoist Master Hundred Peaks continued, "This bead is not only an essential item for cultivating the *Green Dragon Thunder Pearl Locking Tribulation and Calming Fortune Technique*, but its true wonder is its ability to obscure the Celestial Secret. Even if other True Monarchs try to probe you with their Inference Skills, they will only see a field of chaos."

At this, Daoist Master Hundred Peaks suddenly lowered his voice. "To be honest with you, Fellow Daoist, treasures like this that can avert disaster and block tribulations are few and far between in the entire Primordial Sect. If the True Monarch hadn’t bestowed it personally, even the other Daoist Masters would be red-eyed with envy."

His eyes flickered as he stared fixedly at the Profound Vault Thunder Bead in Xu Yunfan’s palm for a long moment. At last, he heaved a long sigh. "I have cultivated the Dao for three hundred years, and I have yet to obtain such a supreme protective treasure. I am truly ashamed."

Xu Yunfan understood the deeper meaning in his words. Without changing his expression, he slipped the Profound Vault Thunder Bead back into his sleeve and cupped his hands. "Senior Brother is joking. Since this item was bestowed by the True Monarch, this junior will naturally treasure it."

He cupped his hands and smiled. "Senior Brother Chu is too kind. You have already reached the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection Realm and are just a single step away from the Golden Core. For you, an external item like this is probably of little consequence."

Daoist Master Hundred Peaks stroked his beard and chuckled. "Junior Brother’s Blessing is truly profound. This Profound Vault Thunder Bead not only aids in cultivating the *Green Dragon Thunder Pearl Locking Tribulation and Calming Fortune Technique*, but it can also hide your form and conceal your tracks. If you manage to cultivate it to the Perfection Realm and have a Celestial Secret Treasure with you, I’m afraid even a Celestial Tribulation won’t be able to find you.

What’s more, the *True Martial Demon Suppressing Scripture* also contains the Turtle and Snake Coiling Technique. When the two are combined..."

Daoist Master Hundred Peaks couldn’t help but clap his hands. "In the future, as long as you don’t draw attention to yourself, it’s possible no one will even be able to sense your existence."

As he spoke, his expression suddenly turned serious. "But, Junior Brother, you must remember: never show this item to others lightly. Although you have the True Monarch’s backing, some people will inevitably be driven to desperate measures..."

After all, this bead isn’t only useful for cultivation.

Before he could finish his sentence, the Cyan Bead in Xu Yunfan’s sleeve suddenly vibrated, emitting a clear dragon’s roar.

Seeing this, a flash of surprise appeared in Daoist Master Hundred Peaks’ eyes. He hastily took half a step back and chuckled dryly. "It seems the True Monarch has already left a restriction in the bead. I was worrying needlessly."

Xu Yunfan understood. He once again bowed solemnly. "Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother."

He had a faint feeling that this seemingly small Cyan Bead was far from being a common Magical Treasure.

Bestowing such a valuable treasure upon him...

There’s no such thing as a free lunch.

He who wishes to wear the crown must bear its weight.

After Daoist Master Hundred Peaks departed, Xu Yunfan looked back at the slowly closing sea of clouds, stroking the Black Banner as he was lost in thought.

Zhang Ziyang’s hushed voice came from within the banner. "That True Monarch Qing Yuan from before... is he the one with the highest cultivation in this world?"

"Not really," Xu Yunfan replied. "Although a True Monarch has forged a Golden Core, here in the Primordial Sect, there are Nascent Soul Daoist Lords presiding over them."

Nascent Soul Daoist Lords have already transcended the mortal world and no longer involve themselves in worldly matters. It’s difficult for an ordinary cultivator to even catch a glimpse of one in their entire lifetime.

Such beings no longer manifest in the world. According to the Primordial Sect’s teachings, their true bodies reside permanently within a Grotto Heaven Blessed Land, comprehending the mysteries of a higher-level Great Dao.

He looked out at the distant sea of clouds, his tone filled with a hint of emotion. "The Immortal Path is long, and the journey is perilous. Even beings like Nascent Soul Daoist Lords are merely halfway there. ’A single Golden Core swallowed into the belly, from that moment on my fate is my own, not for the heavens to decide.’ But only those who have achieved Great Success in the Nascent Soul Realm can truly glimpse the gateway to Longevity."

***

After returning to True Martial Peak, Xu Yunfan immediately activated the Array’s restrictions.

He sat cross-legged on the Profound Jade Meditation Mat, planted the Ten Thousand Souls Banner in the Xun Position, placed the Profound Vault Thunder Bead in the Li Position, and began to sort through his gains from the trip.

’My *True Martial Demon Suppressing Scripture* has reached Great Success, but to bring it to Perfection...’

He performed Introspection on his Dantian and saw his True Essence, thick as mercury, slowly circulating through his meridians.

At the Foundation Establishment Realm, this *True Martial Demon Suppressing Scripture*, inherited from the True Martial Lineage, relied on a Water Grinding Skill.

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