Longevity Chronicles
Chapter 439 - 303: Tao Qian Obtains a Treasure, Toad God Tile

Tao Qian knew that there were gods in the Outer Realm, and they were numerous.

However, these gods were divided into good and evil, righteous and malevolent, or perhaps neutral types.

Like the Longevity Star who once scattered Immortal Peaches at Meiling, it likely was one of those gods who didn't side with any particular camp.

The Toad God, on the other hand, belonged to the friendly type.

"When I obtained the Nine Toad Bead that day, the triggered Record stated: 'The Toad God is a lazy, obese god from the Outer Realm, extremely friendly to the Human Clan, who had helped many strong individuals from the Nine Toad Sect advance to the Daoist Transformation Realm.'"

"It is rare indeed that this 'Evil Python,' a god from the Outer Realm, could enrage the Toad God to attack it."

"Looking at the scene in front of us, Zhong Ziyang's concerns are not unwarranted. Although this Evil Python is thoroughly dead, the remnants of its True Spirit Will are attempting to rid itself of the scour inside its corpse and transform into a mysterious being like a Divine Corpse. If successful, the future troubles will not be limited to Changliu Mountain alone."

"However, how should we deal with this?"

As this thought arose in Tao Qian's mind, both were about to bypass the Evil Python's corpse but their figures paused as they moved away from Changliu Mountain.

Zhong Ziyang furrowed his brows and after carefully observing for a moment, suddenly turned to Tao Qian and said,

"This place is within the East Sea Province, where no major Daoist and Buddhist Sects reside, only the Sea Elder Sect, Thousand Dragon Cave, and Star-picking Cave, these Shoal Side Doors, are present. Although they each have some remarkable techniques and profound Divine Skills, how can they overcome a corpse of an Outer Realm god?"

"This corpse fell into Changliu Mountain a month ago. These sects must have been aware of it but have never approached to combat it, which suggests they understand the danger."

"I wish to send a message back to my sect requesting seniors to deal with this corpse. I wonder what Mr. Lin Daoist thinks?"

Upon hearing the final question, Tao Qian couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Why would Zhong Ziyang ask for my opinion on slaying this Divine Corpse?

Fortunately, at that moment, Master Yuan's voice transmitted into his ears:

"Although this Taishang True Inheritance couldn't predict your roots and origins, it can be guessed from this that you, lad, definitely aren't some common Loose Cultivator."

"For existences like Taishang Dao and Spirit Treasure Sect, a corpse of an Outer Realm god is not just a disaster but rather an opportunity. Bringing it back to the Mountain Gate to peel and dismantle, whether for refining arts or treasures, is highly beneficial. This lad has indeed a clean heart, he is consulting your opinion, asking if you also want to invite someone to share the loot."

"Quickly agree and send the message to Duobao; he is adept at handling such matters, and it won't expose your roots."

With this guidance, Tao Qian immediately knew how to respond.

Before he spoke, he once again felt two exclamations arise in his heart, first marveling at having a wise elder as having a treasure, then complaining that his frugal Master indeed knew how to handle calculations, as well as being quite lazy, as he didn't teach his disciples directly but plotted to have others instruct them instead, relying on Aunt Yunhua within the sect and on Master Yuan while outside.

While complaining in his mind, Tao Qian pretended to contemplate for a moment before replying to Zhong Ziyang:

"Mr. Zhong Daoist is indeed a generous man, I would not decline."

"Lin Runiu, though a Loose Cultivator, indeed has some background; I have an elder adept at dealing with such filthy corpses, and I can send a message to call him here."

"But before that, allow me to apply a Secret Technique to probe the details of this Divine Corpse."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Ziyang looked intrigued.

He also remembered something and hastily cautioned,

"Daoist friend, don't be reckless. Although you carry a Dun Yi Talisman, if you get too close and use some conspicuous Divine Power Skills, the Divine Corpse will still notice you. With its methods, even if it can't find you, it can employ techniques that cover Changliu Mountain to forcefully kill us in the mountain."

Tao Qian felt the agitation coming from the Nine Toad Bead within him, and pointing at a group swimming in the 'Pus Lake', as large as calf-sized toads, he said with a smile:

"Mr. Zhong, look at that group of toads, they are called 'Moon Toads'. Don't be fooled by their current rotten appearance, they are actually Spirit Beasts."

"I have an elder who practices the Nine Toad Secret Method, who casually passed on a Divine Skill to me. Now is the perfect time to use it silently and remotely fish these Moon Toads. At that time, the origin and details of this corpse should become clear."

Having said this, Tao Qian immediately took action.

The Divine Skill he applied was naturally the Fishing Toad Technique taught by one of the Eight Immortals, Master Jade Toad.

Tao Qian had no worries about revealing his origins to Zhong Ziyang, who would instead deduce that Lin Runiu was a member of the Nine Toad Sect.

Though there were many Sects within the Heterodox Side Doors, few were stronger than the Nine Toad Sect.

That he originated from this sect made sense given his ability to defy his Prediction Skills earlier.

Zhong Ziyang did not perform any Predictions but simply looked on with curiosity.

All he saw was Tao Qian casually extending his hand, pulling out a thread from his sleeve, and as his fingertip passed over it, spiritual light surged. Then he pinched a Dharma Seal above the "spirit line" and touched it nine times. Each touch added a gold coin infused with the energy of Blessing and Fortune to the thread.

That's not all; suddenly, Zhong Ziyang looked upward.

Indeed, he immediately saw a bright moon appear above Mr. Lin Runiu's head, with a Moon Toad faintly visible within the moon. Then, with a "gua" sound, the Moon Toad opened its mouth and spit out a bright pearl.

The pearl solidified from the void and landed precisely in Tao Qian's palm, and he placed it at the end of the spirit line as bait.

In a moment, a fishing line capable of capturing treasures from all over the world was refined.

"Mr. Zhong Daoist, watch my technique."

As the words fell, Tao Qian's hand suddenly swung out the fishing line.

The spirit line turned invisible, instantly extending as if it were Ten Thousand Feet Silk, appearing above the corpse of the Evil Python.

In the pus lake, a large group of Moon Toads, which were currently responding to attacks from Corpse Slaves and Demon Servants, croaked loudly.

At that moment, they all leapt forward, ignoring the attacks that hit their bodies as they bit towards the Spiritual Pearl.

The one at the very front got the prize.

As soon as it swallowed the bead, its decaying body disappeared without a trace.

The Moon Toads then fell back into the lake and continued croaking, while the Corpse Slaves and Demon Servants agitated for a while but couldn't find any trace. Under the urging of the Divine Corpse's will, they had to continue their grisly task of cutting wounds and fetching medicine.

On the other side of the mountain, at its edge, Zhong Ziyang witnessed a miraculous scene:

That rotting Moon Toad was being fished over, still in mid-air, its body flipped over shedding its rotten clothes, revealing a dusty gray body, and with a croak, it transformed into a very strange fragment, falling into the hands of Mr. Lin Runiu.

The two stared at it, finding the fragment extremely irregular.

It seemed to be made of something like tile, inscribed with tadpole characters and Toad-formed talismans.

A thick and heavy aura emanated from it.

Zhong Ziyang couldn't comprehend it, but Tao Qian instantly knew the details.

Even before the insights burst into his mind, the nurtured Nine Toad Bead had already sent the information.

"This object is a fragment of a treasure."

"That treasure is called 'Toad God Tile.'"

"There is a record in the Nine Toad Sect's Secret Book that there's a Toad God from beyond the sky residing in a Divine Temple on a Divine Mountain, and this treasure should be a tile from that temple."

"This Divine Corpse had angered the Toad God once, and during a siege, a tile was thrown, striking it and creating a large hole, which now festered, untreatable while also infecting this tile."

"But you and I need not hurry, as the fragment transformed Moon Toad spoke to me, calling this Divine Corpse 'Evil Python.' Its injuries are severe, and even with the help of these Corpse Slaves and Demon Servants, it's not likely to recover for decades."

Tao Qian revealed this, and of course, it was true.

But the source of the information was not just the tile fragment, but also triggered insights.

Zhong Ziyang saw that scene and heard Tao Qian utter these sentences.

He believed Mr. Lin at the same time, even more convinced of his background, thinking to himself:

"Mr. Lin Runiu must be a direct disciple of an old predecessor from the Nine Toad Sect."

"No wonder, it's said that disciples of the Nine Toad Sect are rich in blessings, always finding treasures when they venture out."

"Mr. Lin visibly is a True Practitioner, naturally attracting the Valley God Gui to willingly follow him, which is most normal."

"Excellent, although the Nine Toad Sect is a Side Door, its strength is extremely strong, not weaker than any remaining Daoist sects aside from my Taishang and the Spirit Treasure Sect. If I could cleverly persuade and influence them, it would be best to participate in the upcoming Shangyang Uprising together, which would greatly help the Green Emperor."

While these thoughts settled, Zhong Ziyang suddenly pointed at the other end outside Changliu Mountain, at a massive black shadow hovering indecisively before the gray-white mist, and then pointed at the remaining large group of Moon Toads.

Then, with a relaxed smile, he said:

"As I had predicted, Gao Zhan, although mad, is also aware of dangers and sensed the terror of this Divine Corpse, daring not enter the mountain."

"Daoist, continue your actions, having obtained one fragment, there's no reason to retreat now."

"That 'Toad God Tile', capable of harming an Outer Realm Evil God, must also be an extraordinary treasure. You might as well fish up the remaining fragments one by one."

"After obtaining the treasure, we immediately flee."

"Even without this treasure to suppress, the Divine Corpse will need at least a decade to recover its vitality."

"Since both of us know its details, let alone a decade, even fifteen hours cannot be spared for it."

"That's exactly my intention!"

Tao Qian also smiled in response and then again cast his silk fishing line out.

Repeated dozens of times thereafter.

All the Moon Toads in the Pus Lake dissipated, no longer croaking.

These changes bewildered the Corpse Slaves and Demon Servants, attributing it to the fruits of their labor.

And the Divine Corpse, possessing only a wisp of its chaotic will, believed likewise, joyfully exhaled some Corpse Qi, rewarding these Undying Servants.

…

On the other side, Zhong Ziyang, rather enviously and curiously, observed Tao Qian holding the round tile in his hand.

Quaint in design, potent in Divine Light.

Truly befitting a treasure from an Outer Realm God, even just a tile radiated a tremendously shocking aura.

Yet, as he watched, Zhong Ziyang suddenly felt a chill in his mind.

At the "back of his head," an inexplicable sense of danger loomed particularly.

Especially when he saw Tao Qian holding the tile, eager to test it out, a strong sense of déjà vu emerged.

"Mr. Lin, the usage of this object isn't going to be..."

"Right, this treasure has immense power, but its usage is restricted to only one method, 'smashing people,' particularly the back of the head. Even a Cavernous Mystery Realm cultivator, if struck, would likely immediately faint, oblivious to life or death."

"Mr. Zhong need not be nervous, I, Lin Runiu, also possess some willpower, not so easily persuaded to use it to smash your head."

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