Terran Guardian - Chapter 3369

Chapter 3350: The Loyal Hearted Lord

“Yes, but no!”

Xu Yangzi nodded at first, then shook his head.

“As far as I know, within this Semi-Saint Ruins, there’s a rumor of an elixir called the Heaven-Slaying Mysterious Pill, which allows cultivators to transcend the Five Degenerations of Heaven and Man.

Now that our sect, Changsheng, is facing the catastrophe of the Five Degenerations, it’s naturally this Heaven-Slaying Mysterious Pill we seek.”

“Also, fellow Daoist, rest assured. During this trip, we’ve entered the Changsheng Ruins. If we find the elixir you need, the Xuanqing Immortal Sect will certainly do its utmost to help us seize it.

Similarly, if the Heaven-Slaying Mysterious Pill appears, we hope you’ll be able to offer some assistance.”

Xu Yangzi stated the purpose of their trip.

Shen

Changqing naturally didn’t refuse.

“The Changsheng Ruins were told to me by the Xuanqing Immortal Sect. Naturally, I have no reason to refuse.”

“Okay, I’m relieved to hear your words, fellow Daoist!”

Xu Yangzi smiled.

Then,

Xu Yangzi arranged for Shen Changqing to stay temporarily at the Xuanqing Immortal Sect.

…

At this moment.

News of the Immortal Ruins intensified.

Powerful individuals from various immortal realms began arriving

one after another .

Even immortal sects like the Hidden Sword Sect, as well as cultivators from the Mingguang Holy Land, appeared within the Xuanxiao Realm.

The purpose of these forces was, needless to say, to reach the Semi-Saint Ruins.

However,

the strongest of these forces was merely at the Immortal Emperor level.

As for those Semi-Saints aspiring to immortality, not a single one showed up. Shen Changqing saw

this outcome

as consistent with Xu Yangzi’s predictions.

Clearly,

they were unaware of the true origins of the Immortal Ruins.

Otherwise,

these immortal forces would be uneasy.

Apart from other considerations, the mere existence of the Heaven-Surpassing Profound Pill was enough to excite many immortals.

The opportunity to transcend the Five Degenerations of the Celestial Being was something many immortals coveted. This

was especially true for the Yunlei Immortal Sect, who was already on their way to transcending the Five Degenerations. If they learned of this, they would undoubtedly be furious.

Furthermore,   Xu Yangzi was willing to share

this secret .   In Shen Changqing’s view, it was also because he wasn’t a Semi-Immortal Saint.   He hadn’t yet reached the stage of striving for immortality, so naturally, his need for the Heaven-Swallowing   Profound Pill wasn’t that great.   Furthermore, collaborating with an Immortal Emperor   was far more secure than collaborating with an Immortal.   However,   even so,   Shen Changqing wouldn’t let his guard down.   While he held no grudges against the Xuanqing Immortal Sect, he still had to be cautious in everything.   Furthermore,   the Immortal Ruins offered numerous opportunities.   While they seemed to be joining forces, it was unclear whether they could maintain their current stance once they reached the Immortal Palace. However   , Shen Changqing had his confidence.   As long as the Immortal Emperor didn’t intervene,   he could handle it with his current strength.   Even if the Immortal Emperor did,   Shen   Changqing had a trump card.   Overall,   the situation wasn’t a major issue at the moment.   As time passed, the aura of the Immortal Dao became increasingly pronounced, and numerous forces arrived.   Although Shen Changqing was within the Xuanqing Immortal Sect, he was also aware of events outside.   By now,   within the vast Xuanxiao Domain, there were already no fewer than hundreds of Immortal Emperor forces, including some familiar ones. Even   some   immortal forces had sent cultivators.   As a result,   the situation within the Xuanxiao Domain was tense, and   many local factions were feeling the impact.   Even within the Xuanqing Immortal Sect, considered a top power, Shen Changqing could sense that the atmosphere within the sect had become more tense.   However,   that was all.   The Xuanqing Immortal Sect possessed a profound foundation of immortality.   Even the former Nine Mountains Immortal Court hesitated to annihilate them, fearing that if they pushed the Xuanqing Immortal Sect into a corner, the Semi-Saint would take action.   Therefore,   while the situation within the Xuanqing Immortal Sect appeared tense, it wouldn’t have a significant impact.   Furthermore, during   this period,   Shen Changqing had also instructed numerous demon gods within the Xingdao Alliance to secretly gather information about Venerable Danxin.   The results were almost identical to what Xu Yangzi had described.   The elixir transformed into a spirit!   Achieving immortality!   Honestly,   Shen Changqing was somewhat astonished by the origins of this Danxin Venerable.   An ordinary elixir, blessed with unique natural conditions, nurtured spiritual intelligence, ultimately surviving the heavenly tribulation and transforming into a living being. Naturally   , its foundational qualities weren’t particularly formidable. It could even be described as mediocre.   Yet, even so,   Danxin Venerable relied on these foundations to steadily ascend to the Nine Tribulations Realm.   In ancient times, Danxin Venerable had already reached the Nine Tribulations Realm. Though he later vanished, had he not died, he might have reached the Saint realm.   Furthermore,   his achievements in alchemy were astonishing.   ”Eighth-Rank, Ninth-Grandmaster!”   Shen Changqing’s mind flashed with the corresponding information, and his heart burned.   Eighth-Rank Alchemy Grandmaster!   The corresponding level was Semi-Saint.

However, due to the nine tribulations of a semi-saint, this level is further divided into nine grades.

Grade

1 is the lowest, and

Grade 9 is the highest.

An eighth-grade, ninth-rank alchemy Grandmaster signifies that one has reached the limit of the eighth rank. Going above that, one reaches the legendary

ninth-rank Grandmaster. In reality, even an eighth-rank Grandmaster, let alone a ninth-rank Grandmaster, is extremely rare throughout Shenfeng Province.

At least,

as far as Shen Changqing knows,

only the Ziyang Immortal Sect might possess an eighth-rank alchemy Grandmaster.

Whether other supreme factions possess such a caliber of Grandmaster remains debatable.

Furthermore,

even among eighth-rank Grandmasters, there is a significant gap.

Between eighth-grade, first-rank, and eighth-grade, ninth-rank, lies a vast realm.

Clearly, the significance of an eighth-grade, ninth-rank alchemy Grandmaster is truly extraordinary.

“A Grand Master of Alchemy at this level might have some alchemy inheritance left behind in his palace. Even if it’s incomplete, it’s still an incredible opportunity for ordinary cultivators!”

Shen Changqing pondered.

To date,

his alchemy skills have remained limited to the lower seventh rank.

The primary reason for this,

naturally, is the lack of the corresponding inheritance.

If he could find the corresponding alchemy inheritance in this Semi-Saint ruins, Shen Changqing would have a strong chance of achieving further breakthroughs in alchemy.

Cultivation

is inseparable from the support of elixirs!

For example, Shen Changqing was able to reach the peak of the late Immortal Emperor stage in such a short period of time, pushing both the Yin and Yang Universe to their limits, thanks to the abundance of elixirs he possessed.

However,

elixirs at the Immortal Emperor level are already difficult to find.

Elixirs at the Semi-Saint level are even rarer.

If he could possess a complete alchemy inheritance, then even after breaking through to the Semi-Saint realm, Shen Changqing could rely on this elixir inheritance to enhance his cultivation power.

This would be the case.

The significance of this Semi-Saint site had intensified in Shen Changqing’s mind.

Even if there were no other opportunities within, he would enter just for the sake of this alchemy inheritance.

…

A month later,

the shadow of the Immortal Palace grew ever more distinct.

The terrifying pressure of a Semi-Saint seemed to completely envelop the entire Xuanxiao Realm. All cultivators, faced with this Semi-Saint pressure, wore solemn expressions, their hearts thick with fear.

“This sacred power is not something that ordinary immortals can possess!”

Within the Shenyang Immortal Court camp, Immortal Emperor Dayi gazed at the shadow of the Immortal Palace, his expression slightly stern.

The Semi-Saint pressure emanating from the shadow of the Immortal Palace, even though it had survived from ancient times, still filled him with a sense of dread.

In the face of such an aura, even the so-called Immortal Emperors seemed like ants.

Therefore,

Immortal Emperor Dayi could conclude that

the powerful individual who had left this Immortal Palace must have been a formidable force at his peak.

At the very least,

he was on the same level as War King Gu Lan, perhaps even more powerful.

At this moment,

an Immortal Emperor from the Divine Sun Immortal Court respectfully asked, “King Yi, do you know the origins of the powerful being who left this palace behind?”

“The Nine Heavens Immortal Realm has existed for countless ages. Over such a vast expanse, many powerful beings have sought immortality. Truly understanding the origins of this Immortal Palace is no easy task.

These powerful beings may not be immortals from the Divine Wind Realm; they could be from other Immortal Realms, or even from Primal Chaos.

The only way to truly understand their origins is to enter the Immortal Palace!”

Immortal Emperor Dayi shook his head.

As he said, even though Semi-Saints are rare, there have always been a few who truly reached this level over the course of countless ages.

Finding the identity of the Semi-Saint who left this Immortal Palace behind in the vast expanse of immortality is not entirely impossible, but it is certainly challenging.

Ever since news of the Semi-Saint ruins appearing in the Xuanxiao Territory, Immortal Emperor Dayi has been ordered to come here and has already sent people to inquire about this Immortal Palace.

Alas…

Ancient times have passed.

The passage of time was immense.

In the short term,

no useful information arrived.

Regardless, based solely on the Semi-Saint aura emanating from this Immortal Palace, Emperor Dayi could determine the true strength of this powerful individual at their peak. The Immortal

Palace left behind by a powerhouse of this caliber must contain great opportunities.

As the Immortal Emperor of the Divine Sun Immortal Court, Emperor Dayi couldn’t guarantee his ability to achieve immortality.

If he could find opportunities within these Immortal Ruins, then his chances of achieving Semi-Sainthood and immortality during the next catastrophe would be much greater.

With this in mind,

Emperor Dayi looked in another direction, where he could sense numerous powerful auras.

The news of the Semi-Saint Ruins had already attracted numerous forces and powerful individuals.

Clearly,

once the Immortal Palace truly emerged,

the competition for opportunities would be fierce.

…

Another fortnight passed.

That day.

The celestial palace, previously a shadow, suddenly solidified. A radiant aura of great Dao shook the heavens, and then a terrifying pressure swept across the entire Xuanxiao Realm like a hurricane.

In that instant, the entire vast celestial realm was shaken.