Longevity by Grinding Skills

Chapter 515: Chapter 515: I Request the Golden Core Dao Fruit

The visitor wore an ocher-colored Daoist robe. His frame wasn’t particularly tall, even bordering on sturdy, but as he stood there, he exuded a solidity as unshakable as a mountain, a profound presence that seemed to merge with the very earth and its ranges.

His piercing gaze swept over Xu Yunfan like a hawk, lingering for a moment on the several Jade Bottles arrayed before him. They swirled with a faint glow, nourished by the Innate Muddy Qi. His eyes then snapped back to Xu Yunfan, a flicker of unconcealed surprise in their depths.

"Junior Brother Xu?"

"Impressive. To gather such a dense Origin of Innate Muddy Qi so quickly... It seems the Muddy Fiend erupting from the depths of the Earth Vein here at Cold Crow Pass truly shares an affinity with you, Junior Brother. However..."

His voice faltered for a moment, a probing edge to his tone. "From what I understand, Junior Brother Xu, the path you cultivate is no longer that of the True Martial Demon Suppressing Scripture, is it?"

The visitor was none other than Daoist Master Hundred Peaks, Chu Chengnan!

"Senior Brother Chu?"

Xu Yunfan was surprised, but not overly concerned. Though the other man was a Great Daoist Master at Foundation Establishment Perfection, he was no pushover himself.

Besides, the Primordial Sect valued profit over principle, and he hadn’t done anything to harm it.

Chu Chengnan had no reason to move against him.

Moreover, Chu Chengnan’s sudden appearance at Cold Crow Pass meant he was definitely here for something.

"It was just a fortunate encounter. I received help from a benefactor and now cultivate the Divine Sky Nine Heavens Profound Vault Undying Scripture. How could it possibly compare to the profundity of Senior Brother’s Hundred Peaks Demon Suppression Scripture, which can command the might of ten thousand mountains? My meager Daoist Cultivation is hardly worth your notice."

As he spoke, he discreetly tried to retrieve the Jade Bottles that were still absorbing the Dirt Qi.

Even if True Monarch Qing Yuan needed this Innate Pure and Muddy Qi, Xu Yunfan could still skim a considerable amount for himself. When it came to Cultivation Resources like these, the more, the better.

It was a rare treasure, invaluable for both refining his Eight Sceneries Cloud Qi and cultivating the Divine Sky Nine Heavens Profound Vault Undying Scripture.

"The Divine Sky Nine Heavens Profound Vault Undying Scripture?"

Chu Chengnan was taken aback, his expression turning somewhat strange.

"The Divine Sky Nine Heavens Profound Vault Undying Scripture? That... I remember that being the signature True Skill of True Monarch Divine Sky Nine Heavens. Legend has it that in the earth-shattering battle a thousand years ago, he was struck down by Pure Yang True Monarch of the Wansheng Sword Sect. The ’One Sword, No Return’ technique annihilated his True Spirit Dao Fruit, casting him into the Sea of Suffering Reincarnation for eternity. That True Scripture was lost with him, vanishing without a trace.

Junior Brother Xu, this fortuitous encounter of yours... it’s truly extraordinary."

Xu Yunfan’s expression remained largely unchanged upon seeing his technique’s origin recognized. Since the other man had called him out, he decided to be frank.

After all, he had never intended to hide it. The moment he circulated his Divine Sky Magical Power, his Magical Body would be wreathed in crackling golden electricity. Furthermore, the scripture’s offensive techniques drew upon the thunderbolts of heaven and earth. His secret would be out the instant he attacked.

It was better to be forthright from the beginning.

Besides, with Pure Yang True Monarch as his backer, if True Monarch Qingyuan wanted to use the True Martial Demon Suppressing Scripture to obtain the Dao Fruit from the Divine Martial Realm, he’d have to go ask the Puchen Pure Land for it.

Xu Yunfan could feign ignorance. And if True Monarch Qingyuan actually tried to punish him for it, the man would have to sleep with one eye open for the rest of his life, waiting for the day a stray blast of No Return Sword Intent would come and slice him to ribbons.

Ancestral Master Chunyang’s battle record was well-documented; he was an absolute powerhouse.

He also understood the culture of the Primordial Sect. Even though they were all Primordial Sect Disciples, internal conflict and selfishness were the norm.

As long as the benefits were great enough and didn’t directly infringe upon the core interests of the higher-ups—especially his current patron, True Monarch Qingyuan—and as long as the True Monarch hadn’t issued a specific Decree to punish his ’illicit dealings,’ a shrewd veteran Daoist Master like Chu Chengnan would never take the initiative to expose him. There was no benefit in it, and it might even lead to needlessly offending a fellow sect member with both limitless potential and powerful connections.

Anyone favored by a Mid-Stage Golden Core True Monarch, regardless of whether that True Monarch belonged to the Primordial Sect, had to be handled with caution.

A Foundation Establishment Daoist Master, to put it nicely, was no longer considered mere cannon fodder. But in the end, if one of them died, they were just dead. It wasn’t a catastrophic loss.

"You are very perceptive, Senior Brother Chu."

Xu Yunfan nodded, his face a carefully crafted mask of ’good fortune’ and ’honesty’.

"I am indeed cultivating that True Scripture now.

The True Monarch from the Wansheng Sword Sect, whom we address as Ancestral Master Chunyang, also hails from the Divine Martial Realm. He is an ancestral master from the Taoist Sect I joined when I was still a mortal.

After His Eminence slew True Monarch Divine Sky Nine Heavens, he noted that I was a junior from his old Taoist Sect and saw that I had a bit of talent. He casually bestowed this fragmented scripture upon me, calling it a form of ’waste reclamation’ and a way to continue this world’s Daoist lineage while forging a good karmic bond.

I was simply in the right place at the right time and received the Ancestral Master’s favor."

He had deliberately mentioned the Divine Martial Realm and Ancestral Master Chunyang’s gift to leverage their influence.

At this, Xu Yunfan sighed and elaborated, "That True Martial Demon Suppressing Scripture was already claimed by the Puchen Pure Land. Back at Cold Crow Pass, some bald donkey told me I had a profound Buddha’s Destiny. If Ancestral Master Chunyang hadn’t saved me, I’d be the one playing the part of that monkey currently running rampant in the Eastern Wilderness."

Some things had to be spelled out. Otherwise, if the other party failed to take the hint, Xu Yunfan would have no choice but to unleash a blast of Golden Core Sword Qi.

Sure enough, as Chu Chengnan listened, the astonishment on his face slowly faded, replaced by a look of comprehension and an unreadable, almost playful, curiosity.

He gave Xu Yunfan a long, searching look, as if trying to unearth something from beneath that calm facade. In the end, however, he simply gave a slight nod and didn’t press the issue.

’Among the disciples of the Primordial Sect, who didn’t have their own secrets and backing?’

’A shred of "good will" from a being like Pure Yang True Monarch carried enough weight to make even True Monarch Qingyuan hesitate. There was no need to cause a conflict over this "past transgression."’

’As for the Fruit Position from the Divine Martial Realm, there were other ways to obtain it besides practicing the True Martial Demon Suppressing Scripture. It wasn’t worth getting bogged down over.’

"I see. Junior Brother Xu, your Blessing is profound. It’s truly enviable."

Chu Chengnan offered the light praise before smoothly steering the conversation back on course. The playful curiosity on his face was quickly replaced by a look of gravity and expectation.

"Enough idle talk. Junior Brother Xu, I didn’t seek you out to reminisce. I came because I have a favor to ask. This matter is one of life and death for my Daoist path."

Seeing how serious he was, Xu Yunfan’s Heart and Spirit tensed. He slowed the movements controlling the Jade Bottles as they absorbed the Clear and Muddy Qi.

"Please speak, Senior Brother."

Chu Chengnan took a deep breath, his eyes flaring with intense desire and confidence.

"I need you to help me, Junior Brother Xu, to attain the Golden Certificate Fruit Position."

’Attain the Daoist Golden Core?!’

Xu Yunfan was shaken to his core. ’I had never imagined Chu Chengnan would try to break through to the Golden Core at a time like this.’

’As a Great Daoist Master who had already reached Foundation Establishment Perfection, the Grotto Heaven condensed within Chu Chengnan’s body was immense. He naturally had the foundation and confidence to seek the Golden Dao.’

Seeing Xu Yunfan momentarily at a loss for words, Chu Chengnan paused before clearly revealing the nature of his foundation.

"What I cultivate is the Hundred Peaks Demon Suppression Scripture. I take the mountains as my soul and the earth as my bones, condensing a Dao Foundation with the Thousand Mountains and Ten Thousand Peaks Technique. I seek the ’Immovable Profound Mountain’ Dao Fruit, one that shares its origin with the mountain ranges and Earth Veins. The rank of this Fruit Position... is Golden Core!"

Even with his preternaturally tough willpower, Xu Yunfan couldn’t stop his pupils from contracting sharply at that moment.

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