Longevity Chronicles
Chapter 446 - 309: Five Aggregates Spirit Ghost, Demon Flees

Tao Qian's method of peeping at secrets should not be shared with anyone. That's why, even if one deduced the thoughts of the Alchemists' group of Daoist Transformation Realm old monsters from the Record, it couldn't be openly mentioned. Instead, one had to add some personal interpretations to the conversation to cue Zhong Ziyang. Through the mouth of this true inheritor of the Taishang Dao, the Alchemists' conspiracy was to be exposed.

The latter, indeed worthy of being a Taishang Daoist Son, caught on at once.

He extended his hands that had been clasped inside his sleeves and began to make mystical calculations on the spot, using the "Human Shedding" in front of him as a clue.

In fact, the truth was already covered by merely a thin veil, just shy of being lifted at a corner.

Especially the Alchemists' conspiracy, which had long been underway.

That Ten Thousand Spirit Demon Machine, also known as the "Seven Evil Divine Mechanism," is now widespread throughout New Moon Province.

After the first batch of Demon Pills was completed, a sequence of new Demon Pills would continue to be produced unstoppily over the following days.

Tao Qian lifted the veil, and Zhong Ziyang used the Taishang Dao Method to predict.

Before long, he had a result.

His expression turned solemn, and he turned his head to address both Lin Bujue and Tao Qian,

"The Alchemists' group of old monsters are not only supporting various Hidden Dragons but also have other plans. They wish to return to this mortal world in Daoist Transformation Embodiments that ensure longevity, to enjoy the world's authority again, possessing power over life and death within a harem of three thousand."

"We initially believed that the Seven Evil Divine Mechanism, this Evil Treasure, was the core and power source of the Blood and Flesh Factory. The Demon evil treasures like Fragrant Meat Elixirs, Human Soul Elixirs, and Blood Bone Elixirs that the Evil Cultivators could ingest to enhance their cultivation were the pressing matters."

"Now it seems, the Elixir and Demon are nothing but smoke screens."

"The truly lethal devices are those [Seven Evil Divine Mechanism] already installed in significant cities like Golden Sand City, Fengshan City, Wuli City, Tongtian City, and Tongliang City. These Mechanisms use Human Shedding to create a kind of Demon Pill that can help the Daoist Transformation Realm monsters within the Alchemists to dispel costs and restore their human form to re-enter the dust of the world."

As he said this, all three of them realized the imminent peril.

Lin Bujue, responsible for the Ancestor Dragon Society in Golden Sand City and privy to many secrets, immediately furrowed his brow and said,

"Uncertainty, a fatal variation."

"The Alchemist monster who colluded with the Seven Evil Sects was the Founding Emperor of the Yang Dynasty, Yang Longxi. This individual, whether in life or death, was extraordinary. Even after taking an Evil Path, he remains a formidable Evil Demon of the Daoist Transformation Realm. If the Demon Pill is genuinely effective, it's likely that the first ones cultivated within New Moon Province would be prioritized for him to consume, enabling his arrival in New Moon."

"If he truly arrives, even if the [Shangyang Uprising] we've prepared is successful, we might still end up killed or consumed by him, rendering our efforts in vain."

"We must not allow Yang Longxi to descend into this world."

Zhong Ziyang suddenly spoke up, continuing,

"Shangyang Uprising! No, it seems this time it must change to New Moon Uprising."

"Previously, our society planned that in three days, we would first take over Shangyang City, seize control from the Seven Evil Army, as well as [Seven Evil Six Spirit Slaughter Immortal God Great Prohibition]. After that, in coordination with Xuan Dao Sect and Beichan Temple, we'd altogether assail the Seven Evil Sects' headquarters, wiping out this Side Door sect that plagues the Human World."

"However, my recent prediction reveals that in about an hour, the first batch of Demon Pills will be ready in Golden Sand City, while the second, third, and fourth batches will be born in other cities within a few days."

"As such, we must discard the original plan, or else, in a few days when our uprising takes place, we might face the newly descended Yang Longxi. We would certainly not be his match."

"Yet, to overthrow the original plan, it's best to have some concrete evidence."

"Bu Jue! You've been in this city for many days; do you know where the [Seven Evil Divine Mechanism] is located? What kind of defenses guard it, and is there a way to steal a Demon Pill or two without alarming anyone?"

"After stealing the Demon Pills, Mr. Lin Daoist and I will immediately head to Shangyang City to disclose this secret to the Green Emperor and all fellow Daoists and start the uprising ahead of schedule."

"Though this approach seems hasty, it must be effective."

Listening to Zhong Ziyang speak candidly, pouring out one sentence after another.

Tao Qian also fell silent. Clearly, this true inheritor of the Taishang Dao was convinced Tao Qian would join the cause.

Of course, he had indeed guessed correctly.

Tao Qian reviewed the Record triggered by the Human Shedding in his mind, his heart still surging with anger as it had back in Gao Ren City.

He had no intentions of joining the Ancestor Dragon Society for now but was willing to participate in their uprising, to completely smash both the Seven Evil Sects and the pervasive Blood and Flesh Factories throughout New Moon Province.

"We previously only knew that the Seven Evil Divine Mechanism was the crucial pivot of the factory; we had no idea it had the capability for Alchemy."

"However, inside Golden Sand City's Secret Realm, it is indeed guarded most stringently because of this."

"Apart from those Cao Gang Blood Beasts and Seven Evil Puppets, there are the Golden Sand Sect, including the Sect Master and Elders, all the high-level Cultivators in the vicinity, and the Seven Evil Sect's members, led by the Cavernous Mystery Profound [Nine Smoke Supreme], as well as Cavernous Mystery Cultivators like Iron Demon Master Qian Bangyuan, Master Stone Corpse Kang Jianfei, and Master Yang Gu Fang Tiansheng..."

As he spoke, Lin Bujue seemed to have realized something.

He paused, a bitter smile appearing on his face, "No wonder. If it were just the mechanical pivot of the Blood and Flesh Factory, the defense wouldn't need to be so impenetrable, dispatching four Cavernous Mystery Cultivators to protect it. Yet, if it's changed to an Elixir that allows Daoist Transformation Demons to descend into the world, then it's no wonder at all."

"We've been blind to this critical matter all along, and I have failed the trust of our fellow Daoists."

"Bu Jue, do not feel ashamed for yourself; this is not your fault."

"This kind of conspiracy, whether it's by the Seven Evil Sects or Yang Longxi, would be concealed by Secret Techniques, compelling one to overlook many traces. The reason it has come to our knowledge today is because the time is ripe. In part, it's also thanks to Mr. Lin Daoist's contribution; the rumors are proven true, the Golden Toad accumulates fortune, which is extraordinary indeed."

As he spoke to comfort Lin Bujue, Zhong Ziyang looked toward Tao Qian, his eyes filled with gratitude.

Clearly, the true inheritor of the Taishang Dao now fully believed Tao Qian to be a disciple of the Nine Toad Sect, thinking that it was Tao Qian's fortune that helped them see through the thin veil and become aware of the truth ahead of time.

Lin Bujue this youngster!

Although he seemed very young, he was not one of those hesitating characters, who dawdle and drag their feet.

Having quickly composed his emotions, he spoke with brisk efficiency:

"I've recently summoned a new spirit ghost from beyond the heavens, named 'Five Elements Slave'."

"This ghost is a rarity -- naked without clothing, formless and insubstantial, without spirit, soul, or breath. Yet its efficacy and power could be better than some of those Outer Realm Demons. I've already dispatched it to slip past those prohibitions and steal some Demon Pills."

"As long as the quantity of Demon Pills is uncertain, we won't startle the snake by beating the grass."

"The only concern would be if that batch of Elixirs has a set count..."

Lin Bujue didn't finish his sentence, but both understood what he meant.

Zhong Ziyang didn't make things difficult and continued:

"It doesn't matter, just proceed with the plan."

"I will use the Dun Yi Talisman to infiltrate alongside you and employ our methods together."

"If the quantity is uncertain, that is for the best. If not, there's no need to insist; we can just retreat."

"Even without evidence, with my reputation as Zhong Ziyang, I should be able to persuade many comrades within the Ancestor Dragon Society."

Zhong Ziyang spoke with great certainty, but through Tao Qian's Spiritual Resonance Sensing, it was clear that he didn't have much confidence.

Tao Qian frowned slightly and muttered to himself:

"The Primordial Sect deems Ying Qingdi to be the top Hidden Dragon, yet from the current clues, his Ancestor Dragon Society doesn't seem to be very tightly organized."

"For me to join as a new member without any sort of vetting or investigation, just based on Zhong Ziyang's personal impression... is that all there is?"

"And about the rebellion plan, it was mentioned so easily. What if I were an infiltrator?"

"Previously, Zhong Ziyang mentioned that in addition to like-minded individuals, the Ancestor Dragon Society also has true inheritors from the Xuan Dao Sect and Buddha's sons from the Beichan Temple... Could there also be speculative disciples sent by other forces and sects, implying a dispersion of power within the society?"

"The matter of rebellion should be highly confidential."

"If the Ancestor Dragon Society is such a loosely-knit organization, solely based on ambition and ideology, it's unlikely that any grand scheme will succeed."

"I'll observe some more, at least until I have seen Ying Qingdi himself."

Tao Qian decided on his plan and was also ready to speak.

When he arrived earlier, he had revealed his knowledge of the Secret Demon Sect's Summoning Demon Technique. Therefore, summoning an "Invisibility Demon" now would naturally be considered reasonable.

But just at that moment, something unexpected occurred.

Boom!

A thunderous explosion, like a clap of thunder, suddenly erupted within the Secret Realm.

The three men's faces changed all at once, turning toward the direction of the sound.

There, there stood a dark and dull factory, upside down like a bone bowl.

Yet now, the factory had been blown to ruins, with fierce flames surging and Demon Flames billowing up into the clouds, forming a Demon Fog. Out of it emerged traces of various Outer Realm Demons like the Illusion Demon, Joyful Demon, Brain Demon, Heart Demon, and Power Demon, which issued chilling sneers before disappearing in a flash, immediately picking their targets for Body Seizing.

Within just a couple of breaths, all the Demons had vanished.

Then came a horrific turn of events.

Around the edge of the "Positive and Negative Sumeru Great Prohibition," enveloping the Secret Realm, a huge explosion tore through it, creating a massive gap.

Below the gap, several Golden Sand Sect Elders and Disciples wore strange, amused smiles and shouted down towards Golden Sand City, beyond the Great Prohibition:

"Hurry and loot, there's been an accident at the Golden Sand Sect's Alchemy factory, the prohibitions have been shattered."

"Fragrant Meat Elixir, Human Soul Elixir, Blood Marrow Elixir, Seven Emotion Pill, Joyful Demon Elixir... everything you could want, first come, first served."

"Quick, grab the Elixirs and run; the Golden Sand Sect is just a local snake that can't harm us."

"That's right, this is a grand opportunity not to be missed."

...

At this very moment in Golden Sand City, guests gathered from all corners.

Not only were there caravans from the Northern Land Provinces, but also various Evil Cultivators, and even some mysterious Alien Species.

While there was order before, it could still be maintained.

Once a vulnerability and disturbance occurred, these entities would not care about the Golden Sand Sect, or even the Seven Evil Sects. At this critical moment, they might not even have sufficient deterrence.

With scarcely any delay, the scene of chaos and pillaging erupted.

In just a breath's time, what were "guests" had now transformed into robbers, pouring through the gap into the Secret Realm, breaking into those Blood and Flesh Factories, and frantically looting all kinds of Elixirs or Demon Evil Treasures.

The already breach-stricken Positive and Negative Sumeru Great Prohibition couldn't hold for more than a few moments before it was torn apart.

This turn of events!

None of Tao Qian, Zhong Ziyang, or Lin Bujue could have anticipated.

ps: First chapter, two more to follow.

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