Longevity by Grinding Skills

Chapter 504: Chapter 504: Celestial Spirit and Earth Evil Immortal Peach Tree

Sanzang was dressed in simple, spotless monk’s robes. His brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, a flash of understanding crossing his clear eyes before being replaced by a deeper wariness.

He pressed his palms together, his gaze fixed on the temple. "This place is called Zhenyuan Temple," he said, his tone grave. "It is the secluded home of a True Monarch from the Daoist Sect, a master with vast Divine Techniques and venerable seniority.

"I had not expected our journey to lead us here, but it seems some unseen force has drawn us to this place.

"This venerable elder’s Daoist title is ’The Nine Heavens Pure Origin Responsive Thunder Manifesting Transformation Marvelous Being, True Monarch Pu Du’.

"His Cultivation is unfathomable, and he is the master of this place.

"You will all follow me inside. Be on your best behavior. I will not tolerate the slightest disrespect or rashness.

"This True Monarch has an unpredictable temper. If he is offended, the outcome—be it fortune or disaster—is impossible to predict."

After saying this with a placid expression, Sanzang couldn’t help but curse inwardly. ’Those people from the Primordial Demon Sect are truly shameless. I thought they would just be secretly sabotaging our preaching in the Eastern Wilderness. I never expected them to move an entire mountain sect right here, planting it squarely in the path of our pilgrimage. And judging by the aura of this Immortal abode, they’ve probably been waiting for over a hundred years.’

At this thought, a chill went down Sanzang’s spine, and his mind raced with possibilities.

Sanzang’s words landed in Xu Yunfan’s ears, and his thoughts immediately began to churn.

The Nine Heavens Pure Origin Responsive Thunder Manifesting Transformation Marvelous Being, True Monarch Pu Du.

’A True Monarch from one of the Primordial Sect’s Nine Great Immortal Mountains. He’s spent countless years on his Immortal Mountain, completely detached from worldly affairs, and hasn’t even established his own Dharma Lineage. Unless you specifically researched the Primordial Sect’s Nine Great Immortal Mountains, you’d never know he even existed.’

Moreover, Sanzang’s momentary surprise and the slight furrowing of his brow sent a clear message.

’Arriving here and visiting this True Monarch was definitely not part of his original plan for the journey.’

’This was a deviation from his expectations—or rather, from the expectations of the Puchen Pure Land.’

Xu Yunfan’s true consciousness instantly buzzed with activity. ’Perhaps I can plot something here.’

’I knew it!’

’The Puchen Pure Land has been promoting its Buddha’s Path Ritual with great fanfare throughout the Eastern Wilderness, all to receive the legendary Zizai King Buddha Fruit Position.’

’With a move this big, how could the Wansheng Sword Sect and the Primordial Sect—fellow top powers in the Taihua Spirit Ruins Realm—just sit back and do nothing?’

’In nearly ten years, how far has Sanzang’s group actually traveled?’

’In the vast and chaotic Eastern Wilderness, their pace is unreasonably slow.’

’Someone must be constantly laying traps, pulling strings, setting up obstacles, and even secretly meddling with their karmic path.’

’Xu Yunfan was almost certain that this True Monarch, who had appeared so suddenly with the title "Nine Heavens Pure Origin Responsive Thunder Manifesting Transformation Marvelous Being, True Monarch Pu Du," was the product of direct intervention by the upper echelons of the Primordial Sect or the Wansheng Sword Sect.’

’He was waiting here specifically for Sanzang’s group. The goal could only be to probe them, obstruct them, or... make a deal.’

’There’s no way they’ll let the Puchen Pure Land’s ritual proceed so smoothly.’

A look of excitement spread across Xu Yunfan’s face.

’Knowing the Primordial Sect’s usual bullshit, their True Monarchs were the type to pull some spiteful stunt just for the hell of it. And when facing their rivals, the Wansheng Sword Sect or the Puchen Pure Land, they got especially fired up.’

At that moment, the vermilion-red gates of the temple opened with a CREAK.

Two Daoist Children in green robes, around thirteen or fourteen years old, walked out slowly. With their hair tied in double topknots and faces marked by rosy lips and white teeth, they had a very proper appearance, though their clear eyes were sizing up the visitors.

"Masters, you must be weary from your long journey. The Observatory Master is aware of your arrival and has ordered us, Qingfeng and Ming Yue, to welcome you."

The two Daoist Children bowed, their words and manners impeccable.

Wuneng and Wujing reined in their wilder tendencies and resolved to be on their best behavior. A Golden Core True Monarch was not someone they could afford to provoke.

Xu Yunfan took direct control of his clone, Wukong. Lowering his eyes to hide the sharp glint that flashed within, he perfectly concealed his true Divine Thought beneath Wukong’s wild and untamable facade.

Sanzang, however, seemed to sense the instantaneous change in Wukong’s aura and glanced back instinctively.

He saw that Wukong’s eyes held a look of someone spoiling for a fight.

"Master, is this True Monarch very powerful?"

Sanzang understood at once. "You will not act rashly," he said, his tone stern.

Naturally, Xu Yunfan had his clone, Wukong, put on a show of reluctant compliance.

The group followed the Daoist Children into the temple.

Upon entering the temple and passing through the front courtyard, the space suddenly opened up.

Instead of the usual Incense Hall, the Central Courtyard was dominated by a strange, towering ancient tree.

Its branches were gnarled and coiled, its trunk as powerful as a dragon’s body, and its lush, green leaves resembled those of a peach tree.

But what truly drew the eye was that its branches were laden with fruit.

The fruits were crystalline and translucent, each the size of a fist, their surfaces swirling with a dreamlike iridescence.

Some were wreathed in a clear breeze, others were shrouded in misty fire, some were coated in profound frost, some were wrapped in the sharp aura of metal and stone, and others were suffused with a heavy earth element...

The aura emanating from each fruit was unique, but all were exceptionally pure and concentrated, as if they contained some fundamental Origin born of creation itself.

Celestial Spirits and Earthly Fiends!!!

A sharp light burst from Xu Yunfan’s eyes. He’d truly never imagined that Celestial Spirits and Earthly Fiends could be created by artificial means.

He even saw among them several types of Celestial Spirit and Earth Evil Qi required for the Divine Sky Nine Heavens Profound Vault Undying True Scripture.

When the Daoist Children, Qingfeng and Mingyue, saw Sanzang and his disciples captivated by the Immortal Peaches, they couldn’t help but show a trace of shared pride on their faces.

Qingfeng gestured toward the tree, his voice filled with a braggart’s pride. "Masters, behold! This is a Spirit Root our Observatory Master poured his very lifeblood into cultivating. Its name is the Celestial Spirit and Earth Evil Immortal Peach Tree. It is no mundane thing.

"Every single Immortal Peach on this tree contains a strand of incredibly pure ’Qi of Celestial Spirit’ or ’Earth Evil Qi’.

"If one has the fortune to eat one, it is equivalent to absorbing a strand of Celestial Spirit or Earth Evil Essence out of thin air, with no need for refinement. It has incredible benefits for advancing one’s Cultivation, tempering the body, and comprehending the Heaven and Earth Dao Principles!"

’Celestial Spirit and Earth Evil Immortal Peaches?!’

Xu Yunfan’s heart skipped a beat.

Even his years of cultivating the Linn Character Technique, which enabled him to remain unflustered as a mountain collapses before him, were barely enough to prevent monstrous waves from roiling the lake of his heart.

’Damn it, to think a supreme treasure like this fruit tree actually exists in the world.’

His gaze, sharp as a hawk’s, instantly swept over the abundant fruits on the Immortal Peach Tree.

’Fire Spirit Gang Fiend, Taiyi Essence Gold Fiend, Weak Water Fiend, Profound Nether Earth Evil Qi...’

’The auras from at least five of those peaches were a perfect match for several of the key, auxiliary Gang Evil Qis recorded for the later stages of the Divine Sky Nine Heavens Profound Vault Undying True Scripture.’

’Especially when it comes time to condense the Undying Golden Body. If I could integrate these unique Gang Evil Qis, combining them with the Origin of Star Geng Metal and Nine Heavens Thunder Fire, the resulting Divine Sky Profound Vault Undying Body would have a foundation so profound and a potential so terrifying that it would be in no way inferior to the legendary Purple Star Heavenly Gang Earthly Fiend Foundation of that Divine Sky Nine Heavens True Monarch. In fact, on some level, it might even surpass it.’

’No matter what, I have to get my hands on them!’

His true consciousness decided in an instant.

’Clone Wukong is a restless "heart-monkey" by nature. It’s only normal for him to do something audacious.’

’Besides, he’s an Innate Spirit by birth, and he cultivates the Fighting Buddha Scripture in service of guiding the Zizai King Buddha. The Puchen Pure Land would absolutely protect him with all their might.’

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