Terran Guardian - Chapter 3921

Chapter 3897 The Palace of Eternal Life

“Fellow Daoist Lu, it’s been a long time!”

“Fellow Daoist Qi Xuan!”

Lu Changge’s expression faltered slightly upon seeing the newcomer, a hint of reverence unconsciously creeping into his words.

This man had gone into seclusion shortly after returning from Nan Yuan Dao Prefecture.

Now, emerging from seclusion, although Lu Changge couldn’t discern any change, he understood that this man’s strength had likely become even more unfathomable.

Shen Changqing smiled faintly: “The agreement we made was that you would remain in the sect for a million years. That time has now far exceeded that. However, I was previously in seclusion at a crucial juncture, and thus unable to emerge to meet you.

Now that I’ve emerged, I wish to ask you again if you would be willing to stay.

If you are willing, you can become an elder of the Offering Hall, and many of the sect’s inheritances will be open to you for your study.”

Hearing this,

Lu Changge fell into deep thought.

Seeing the other’s expression, Shen Changqing continued, “Back then, when we destroyed the Tianlan Sword Pavilion, my sect obtained its profound heritage.

This heritage included not only the Half-Saint level but also the Great Dao of the Saint.”

The Great Dao of the Saint!

Upon hearing these four words, Lu Changge’s expression visibly changed.

Shen Changqing seemed not to notice, and continued, “Fellow Daoist, to have reached this level as a rogue cultivator is truly remarkable.

However, the Half-Saint realm is a series of higher levels, and without sufficient cultivation resources and inheritance, the difficulty of truly reaching the Ninth Tribulation Half-Saint realm, or even the higher Saint realm, is something you surely understand.

Although my Seven Profound Dao Sect has not been established for long, its foundation is not weak.

If you stay, I believe the abundant cultivation resources will be enough to give you the opportunity to advance further!”

Hearing this,

Lu Changge’s expression shifted several times, then he took a deep breath, having made his decision.

He bowed to Shen Changqing and said in a deep voice, “This humble Daoist, Lu Changge, greets the Sect Master!

“

Shen Changqing’s face immediately lit up with a smile: “Very good, very good! It’s like adding wings to a tiger

for my Seven Profound Dao Sect with you joining us. From today onwards, you will be an elder of the Seven Profound Dao Sect’s Hall of Offerings, with the same treatment as other half-saint elders.

Furthermore, if you have any other needs, please feel free to ask!”

“This humble Daoist understands.”

Lu Changge’s expression returned to calm, but his words were more relaxed.

“Speaking of which, this humble Daoist is short a few apprentices to assist with alchemy, so I’d like to select a few suitable candidates from within the sect.”

“This is simple. You can choose from all the disciples of the twelve peaks.”

Shen Changqing readily agreed. These were minor matters; how could he refuse?

Besides

, being able to follow Lu Changge would be an opportunity for other disciples.

After all, this was not only a half-saint realm expert but also an eighth-rank, third-grade alchemy grandmaster. Even if they were apprentices, receiving even a little guidance from him would be an unparalleled blessing.

How could Shen Changqing refuse such a good thing?

Even…

If Lu Changge hadn’t spoken first, he would have found an excuse to send a few disciples with good aptitude to their side.

Even if they could receive guidance from Lu Changge and become seventh-tier grandmasters in the future, that would be quite good.

…

After Shen Changqing left, Lu Changge exhaled a breath of turbid air and shook his head slightly.

“In the end, I have to give up this identity as a rogue cultivator!”

His willingness to stay in the Seven Profound Dao Sect was a well-considered decision.

Now, the great calamity was escalating, no longer limited to the Southern Yuan Dao Prefecture.

Under such circumstances, it was naturally difficult for rogue cultivators.

Moreover

, as Shen Changqing said,

every breakthrough to semi-saint was difficult.

Having a powerful force as support would make things much easier.

Besides,

after millions of years, Lu Changge had a good impression of the Seven Profound Dao Sect, and given the sect’s considerable strength and foundation, staying might not be a bad thing.

Therefore,

after Shen Changqing’s persuasion, Lu Changge considered it and finally agreed.

Having made his decision, he felt a sense of relief.

Looking at the immortal abode before him, Lu Changge felt a strange sense of familiarity he hadn’t experienced before.

After years of wandering,

he had finally settled down.

Meanwhile,

Shen Changqing summoned the sect’s higher-ups to announce Lu Changge’s joining the sect as an elder of the Hall of Offerings.

Upon hearing this, the entire sect was overjoyed.

For millions of years, many cultivators of the Twelve Peaks had truly tasted the benefits.

The advantages brought by an eighth-rank, third-grade alchemy grandmaster were irresistible.

He could refine many rare pills.

Previously, many top-tier immortal pills were difficult to refine; even if one collected the corresponding immortal herbs, it was impossible to find a suitable alchemy grandmaster to refine them for them.

Although Shen Changqing was also an eighth-rank grandmaster, the sect leader spent most of his time in seclusion, making it an impossible dream to get him to refine pills.

But now, with Lu Changge, things were completely different.

Although alchemy wasn’t without its costs and rewards, it at least provided another avenue.

Besides…

Since the other party’s entry into the Hall of Worship, rather than any of the twelve peaks, did not affect their own interests, they had no reason to refuse.

Then,

Shen Changqing changed the subject, saying, “When I annihilated the Tianlan Sword Pavilion, I found 123 Longevity Immortal Steles.

Now, all of these steles have been placed in the Longevity Hall of Cangyun Peak.

Any cultivator who breaks through to the Immortal Emperor Realm can enter the Longevity Hall once. For each minor breakthrough within the Immortal Emperor Realm, they will also have one more opportunity to enter.

Furthermore, those who accumulate sufficient merit can also enter the Longevity Hall to comprehend the Great Dao.”

“For those at the Half-Saint Realm, they can enter the Longevity Hall once every hundred million years. Regardless of their cultivation level, each entry allows for a million years of comprehension!”

Shen Changqing slowly spoke.

Hearing this, all the cultivators present changed their expressions, their eyes burning with fervor.

The Longevity Hall!

123 Longevity Immortal Steles!

This was an unparalleled opportunity for them.

According to Shen Changqing, any ancient immortal from a sect who broke through to the Immortal Emperor realm could enter the Hall of Longevity once.

Subsequent breakthroughs to the middle, late, and even peak stages of the Immortal Emperor realm also granted entry to comprehend the Great Dao of Longevity.

A million years might not seem long, but it was certainly not short either.

Moreover

, after reaching the Half-Saint realm, there was a guaranteed opportunity to enter the Hall of Longevity every Immortal King era.

The benefits of glimpsing other ancient paths to longevity were unimaginable.

Even Half-Saint powerhouses like Duan Changsheng and Lu Changge showed emotional fluctuations upon hearing this.

At this moment,

Yang Daoxu asked, “May I ask, Sect Master, what about cultivators who have already reached the Immortal Emperor realm?”

Hearing this,

the other cultivators who had reached the Immortal Emperor realm became much more serious.

Shen Changqing said, “Any Immortal Emperor realm cultivator, if at the initial stage, will have one opportunity to enter the Longevity Hall. Similarly, if at the peak of the Immortal Emperor realm, they will have four opportunities to enter the Longevity Hall.”

“Sect Master is wise!”

Many cultivators were overjoyed.

This meant that any cultivator present who had reached the Immortal Emperor realm could go to the Longevity Hall to comprehend that supreme inheritance—naturally, good news.

Afterwards,

Shen Changqing listened to the reports from the peak masters about the events of the past few days and then made some arrangements.

A million years wasn’t a long time, at least not for the Seven Profound Dao Sect.

During this period, not much had happened to the Seven Profound Dao Sect.

After all, destroying the Tianlan Sword Pavilion provided enough cultivation resources for the Seven Profound Dao Sect to use for a considerable time.

A million years had passed, and the resources used were only the tip of the iceberg.

Furthermore, given the current severe situation in the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm, the peak masters didn’t want to cause too much trouble and focused on low-key cultivation.

…

Cangyun Immortal Mansion.

Ancient trees swayed.

“Your Excellency!”

“Hmm.”

Shen Changqing nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the ancient tree before him.

Many years had passed, but the Bodhi Ancient Tree hadn’t changed much. It remained at the peak of the ninth rank, its aura slightly enhanced, but the improvement was negligible.

Immortal roots have long lifespans, but advancement is equally difficult.

Compared to cultivators of the same rank, each breakthrough in an immortal root requires a long period of accumulation.

The Bodhi Ancient Tree had only been at this stage for less than ten million years; further advancement was naturally impossible.

Just then

, two streaks of white and colorful light streaked through the air, revealing two cranes.

These were none other than Qingyu and Caiyun, the two cranes.

Both cranes had broken through the barrier of the Immortal King realm and reached the Ancient Immortal realm.

Such strength was considered considerable even within the Seven Profound Dao Sect.

Upon seeing Shen Changqing, Qingyu let out a low cry, its eyes filled with awe and affection, as did Caiyun.

“You’ve arrived just in time. Breaking through to the Ancient Immortal Realm, it seems you haven’t slacked off in your cultivation these past few years!”

Shen Changqing said calmly.

Then

, he flicked his finger, and two immortal pills shot out like streams of light. The two cranes opened their beaks and swallowed the pills directly.

The next moment,

the auras of both cranes increased significantly. Although they hadn’t broken through to the mid-stage of the Ancient Immortal Realm, they were considerably stronger.

It should be noted that

the immortal pills Shen Changqing fed them were not ordinary pills, but Immortal Emperor level pills.

Such high-level immortal pills contain immense energy, which ordinary Ancient Immortals could hardly withstand, let alone refine.

It was only because the two immortal beasts possessed strong innate physiques that they could withstand the power of such immortal pills.

Looking at the two immortal beasts, Shen Changqing waved his hand.

“Alright, if there’s nothing else, you can disperse!”

Hearing this,

Qingyu let out a long cry, then spread its wings and flew away. Caiyun also cried out and followed closely behind.

In less than a moment, the two cranes had disappeared without a trace.

Seeing this, Shen Changqing’s face softened with a smile.

He had raised the two cranes for many years, and although their bloodline and aptitude were average, he had developed

a bond with them. Therefore, Shen Changqing didn’t mind nurturing them.

Even if they didn’t achieve much, reaching the Immortal Emperor level in the future would be quite good. Of course, it wasn’t easy for immortal beasts to break through to the Immortal Emperor realm, especially since the two cranes had ordinary aptitude.

However,

with the sect’s current resources, forcibly pushing them to the Immortal Emperor level wouldn’t be difficult for Shen Changqing. (End of Chapter)