Longevity by Grinding Skills

They were then led to an elegant Quiet Chamber.

A moment later, the Observatory Master appeared.

The man wore a simple, dark teal Daoist robe. His face was indistinct, as if shrouded in a limpid halo of light. His eyes alone were as deep as the sea; with every blink, it seemed the sun and moon revolved within them, and thunderbolts flared into existence only to be extinguished.

An indescribable aura spread out—gentle, yet as boundlessly vast as heaven and earth itself. Alarm bells immediately rang in Xu Yunfan's mind.

Even Wukong's defiant expression grew slightly more subdued.

'This man's power is far beyond imagination.'

'He's no ordinary Golden Core True Monarch! No wonder Sanzang was so cautious.'

'So this is True Monarch Pu Du?'

A shiver went through Xu Yunfan.

'Mid-Stage Golden Core?'

'Or a Great True Monarch at Late-Stage Golden Core?'

True Monarch Pu Du didn't say much. His gaze lingered on Sanzang and Wukong for a moment, and his eyes swept pointedly over the four Immortal Peaches.

With a casual wave of his sleeve, four Jade Discs materialized from thin air. Resting on the discs were four freshly picked Celestial Spirit and Earth Evil Immortal Peaches, each wreathed in dense Spiritual Qi.

They were identical to the ones picked in the Central Courtyard.

"I had a sudden premonition that esteemed guests would be arriving from afar, and I wished to form this positive connection. These are but a few Spirit Fruits, a humble gesture. Please, enjoy them. I have an urgent matter and must return to my sect. I shall be back in three days. Please make yourselves at home until then. When I return, I will speak further with you, Mage."

The True Monarch's voice was placid and gentle, betraying no emotion. With that, his figure dissolved like an ink wash painting and faded from view, leaving behind only a wisp of Dao Rhyme that lingered long after he was gone.

It was as if he had appeared for the sole purpose of gifting them the fruit.

Xu Yunfan watched from the side, knowing better than to say anything.

The Primordial Sect was often called the Primordial Demon Sect, but there were times when even the Puchen Pure Land had to hold its nose and address its members as Daoist Monarchs.

Sanzang closed his eyes and began chanting scriptures, completely ignoring the Immortal Peaches on the Jade Discs.

Wuneng could no longer hold back. He snatched his Immortal Peach and, with an agility that belied his corpulent frame, swallowed it whole.

Instantly, his piggish face flushed red as dense, earth-attribute Evil Qi and a wisp of water vapor spewed from his mouth and nose. His body swelled up as if inflated, and he let out a satisfied grunt. The qi and blood throughout his body churned; he had clearly benefited immensely.

Sha Wujing was far more composed, but he too was eager. He took small bites of his Immortal Peach, which was wreathed in Earth Evil Qi, then sat down cross-legged as a turbulent aura of Black Water surged around his body.

Xu Yunfan took his own peach and the one he had accepted on Sanzang's behalf. He put on an act—impatient, yet not daring to be disrespectful in the True Monarch's temple—and swallowed them both in one gulp.

「Far away, tens of thousands of miles away in Northern Continent Cold Crow Pass, a thought crossed Xu Yunfan's mind.」

With a flip of his hand, two peaches appeared. They shimmered with radiant light and exuded an exotic fragrance, each one condensed from the auras of Celestial Spirits and Earthly Fiends.

The exchange technique from the *Profound Capital Eight Sceneries Celestial Refining Creation Cloud Scripture*, when assisted by the Attribute Panel, had the miraculous effect of teleporting objects out of thin air.

One of the two peaches was wreathed in fine, silk-like arcs of purple lightning that crackled audibly, faintly exuding the domineering, destructive aura from the depths of the Nine Heavens Thunder Prison.

The other was a profound black, its surface seemingly frozen with the cold light of ancient stars. It felt deep and heavy, and from within it faintly emanated the majestic might of the Ninefold Celestial Palace and the vast Mental Realm of the Profound Vault.

They were condensed from the very auxiliary Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Evil Qi needed to support his continued cultivation of the *Divine Sky Nine Heavens Profound Vault Undying True Scripture*.

The Gang Evil Qi within these two Immortal Peaches was not a perfect match for the cultivation needs of the *Divine Sky Nine Heavens Profound Vault Undying True Scripture*. There was still a slight discrepancy when compared to the ideal core Origin auras described in the True Scripture: the 'Divine Sky Purple Mansion Celestial Spirit' and the 'Nine Heavens Profound Vault Earth Evil.'

However, their Thunder Attribute and Nine Heavens Profound Vault Mental Realm were exceptionally rare and would be enough to act as a catalyst, helping him break through his current bottleneck and reach the Perfection Realm of Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment.

'With these as a primer, my Divine Sky Golden Body at the Great Success Realm, and the analysis and optimization from my Attribute Panel, I'm certain to break through. My strength will soar.'

'After that, I'll just need to form the Grotto Heaven Embryo within my body, and stepping into Late-Stage Foundation Establishment will be a natural progression.'

'And with this cultivation method, I should be able to gain another Divine Technique.'

But what truly set Xu Yunfan's main body's heart ablaze was something else. Just moments ago, when his Divine Sense had swept over the Immortal Peach Tree, he had clearly sensed four other Immortal Peaches deep within its canopy. They emanated an Origin aura that made his very blood boil.

Those four peaches contained the most crucial auras recorded in the secret legacy of the *Divine Sky Nine Heavens Profound Vault Undying True Scripture*, auras powerful enough to reforge a supreme Dao Foundation: the 'Divine Sky Purple Mansion Destruction Celestial Spirit,' the 'Nine Heavens Profound Vault Prison Guardian Earth Evil,' and their counterparts in the cycle of Mutual Generation and Mutual Inhibition, the 'Taiyi Qingyuan Demonic Purification' and the 'All Heaven Star Pivot Golden Gang.'

These four types of Origin Gang Evil Qi perfectly aligned with the fundamental principles of the Divine Sky Nine Heavens Celestial Palace Imagery and the Profound Vault Undying Golden Body.

'If I can obtain, refine, and fuse them, not only will it solidify my Foundation Establishment Dao Foundation, but it will grant me the terrifying combat strength to fight those at Late-Stage or even Perfection while I'm still at Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment. Fighting above my Realm would no longer be a fantasy.'

'If I had to gather these four types of Celestial Spirits and Earthly Fiends on my own, my lifespan would probably run out first. I'd work myself to death and still fail. Just gathering one of them would be a miracle.'

'I have to get them, no matter what!'

Xu Yunfan's expression was one of sheer excitement. If it came down to it, even sacrificing his Clone Wukong would be worth it.

「The scene shifts back to the Eastern Wilderness, inside a guest room at Zhenyuan Temple.」

Night had fallen, and silence reigned within the temple.

Wuneng and Wujing, having digested the pure Gang Evil Qi within the Immortal Peaches, awoke from their cultivation.

Zhu Wuneng rubbed his belly, which was still round but now had a faint metallic sheen. He couldn't help but smack his lips and mutter, "Eldest Brother, Junior Brother Wujing... I don't think I even really tasted that Immortal Peach.

I was so busy swallowing it whole that the wondrous Evil Qi started transforming the moment it hit my stomach. I didn't get to savor the flavor at all."

Sha Wujing gave a rare nod of agreement, his deep voice tinged with nostalgia. "The Water Essence within that Earth Evil Qi was incomparably pure. A truly fine treasure. A pity it was so potent; I didn't dare let my focus waver while digesting it. If I could have another, I might be able to break through to Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment."

The two of them simultaneously glanced toward Wukong, who was sitting with his eyes closed in meditation.

Wukong's eyelids slowly fluttered open, a sharp glint flashing through his Golden Eyes before vanishing.

Xu Yunfan was, of course, watching silently from the depths of Wukong's mind. Sometimes, he didn't need to go to the trouble of exerting direct control himself. He just had to use the control function provided by the Attribute Panel to gently guide Wukong's thoughts toward his desired outcome.

Completely unaware that his thoughts had been subtly influenced, Wukong mused to himself.

'These two gluttons. Their greed is perfect.'

'The Immortal Peaches on that Celestial Spirit and Earth Evil Immortal Peach Tree are exceptional. The Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Evil Qi from several of them are a perfect fit for the *Fighting Buddha True Scripture*. Plus, all the other types of Gang Evil Qi on that tree are also precious resources.'

'That True Monarch Pu Du deliberately left this tree full of temptation and then made an excuse to leave for three days. He's clearly laying bait.'

'And since the bait is out, how can the fish refuse to bite?'

'Master is afraid of trouble, but I'm not.'

'The Demon Fiends we've encountered on this journey are getting stronger. I urgently need this Gang Evil to forge my Dao Foundation Divine Techniques.'

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