Longevity Chronicles
Chapter 459 - 319: Looking at Joyful Zen Again, Twin Bodies Longevity Temple

In the Ancestor Dragon Hall behind, within the Observing All Living Beings Pavilion,

a core group of eleven individuals loyal to Ying Qingdi were engaged in a discussion, each speaking in turn about the intricacies of staging an uprising.

Because of the communications and high praise from Zhong Ziyang, who was also a participant in the actions within Golden Sand City, as well as the factor of the Nine States' Twelve Treasures, Valley God Gui, Ying Qingdi's team now regarded "Lin Runiu" as one of their own, hence there was no need for reservation.

Little did Ying Qingdi know,

that this silent and upright Loose Cultivator, who appeared as a simple farmer, was secretly using a Secret Technique to spy on his remarkable divine heritage.

Though he uncovered a great secret at first glance, Tao Qian's expression remained unchanged on the surface as he pretended to listen intently to the Great Plan, his demeanor full of fervor.

In his mind, however, he planned to continue reading the remaining records.

Tao Qian believed there had to be a more detailed follow-up.

But there was none.

After the first record, there was only a jumble of information.

"That's it? That's all there is?"

"Who is this Outer Realm Evil God? Is it his father or his mother?"

No matter how unsatisfied Tao Qian was, and how hard he tried to look, he could only see question marks.

He frowned slightly, realizing that this was not the first time he encountered such a situation, but in the past, it only happened when he was weaker.

"Now, having reached Perfect Transcend Mortality, I am just one step away from Cavernous Mystery, my Divine Soul is strong, yet I still cannot uncover more about Ying Qingdi's secrets. His background is truly extraordinary."

Unable to see more, Tao Qian instinctively guessed.

Even with just one clue, he could infer quite a lot.

"Ying Qingdi was recognized by the Primordial Sect as a descendant of the bloodline of the Ancestor Emperor."

"Now the records say he was born from the union of a Human Clan and an Outer Realm Evil God; could it be related to the Ancestor Emperor?"

"And what about this Yellow Heaven Evil Mirror, and those Yellow-Robed Slaves...?"

"Another mixed blood born of an Outer Realm Evil God has entered the world stirring revolution; what is the reason for this?"

While Tao Qian was speculating, he suddenly overheard Chen Xiyi and others reminding Ying Qingdi.

"Major events are at stake, secrets are paramount, it is crucial not to leak anything. Although we are powerful, if the Seven Evil Sects were to grow wary, it would be the New Moon People who would suffer."

"Do not worry, the ones I sent to invite others are Yellow-Robed Slaves, there is no possibility of secrets being disclosed."

"After tomorrow's grand meeting concludes, the Great Plan will come to fruition."

These few sentences didn't seem out of the ordinary to Lin Bujue and Shen Ruolan.

But Tao Qian sensed something amiss.

"Yellow-Robed Slaves, I fear they are not simple."

Yet it was only Tao Qian who noticed something; experienced Cavernous Mystery cultivators like Zhong Ziyang, Chen Xiyi, and Qi Daozhen all had their suspicions.

But Tao Qian also noticed that these people didn't seem to care.

This again overturned Tao Qian's previous conjecture. He had thought the Ancestor Dragon Society was a one-person show directed by Ying Qingdi, with people like Zhong Ziyang merely assisting him.

Now it appeared that this was not the case.

"By cheating, I have noticed that Ying Qingdi has secrets, as if he's hiding something."

"And Zhong Ziyang, Chen Xiyi, Qi Daozhen, having been with him for a long time, might know something, but for now, everyone is united in their goal to overthrow the Seven Evil Sects' bloody rule and to save the people of New Moon, so they all pretend not to see?"

"However, Lin Bujue, Shen Ruolan, these few are single-minded and act rashly for the people, but they are true heroes indeed."

Tao Qian gradually clarified the relationships of the core members within the Ancestor Dragon Society.

He also uncovered Ying Qingdi's secrets, yet for the time being, he had no intention of making a move.

He would plan thoroughly before acting!

The Secret Demon Transformation Technique had not been uncovered, and as the Great Master, Tao Qian had many options in maneuvering. Thus, he continued to stick to the persona of "Lin Runiu," the silent old farmer, making no sound and going largely unnoticed.

After the dozen or so people had decided on the details, Ying Qingdi's attention returned to Tao Qian.

Zhong Ziyang wasn't talkative, thus he did not reveal that Lin Runiu might be a True Inheritor of the Nine Toad Sect and possessed an Outer Realm treasure, the Toad God Tile.

Ying Qingdi's interest in Tao Qian was still due to the Valley God Gui.

He still behaved humbly and respectfully, like an Emperor who appreciates the virtuous, sincerely looking at Tao Qian before speaking:

"Mr. Lin Daoist has been acknowledged by the Valley God Gui, a noble man indeed."

"The functions of the Valley God Gui treasure have been clearly explained by Brother Ziyang."

"It's also fortunate that within these Ten Mountains and Eight Waters, there is a territory called Demon Trap Pit, which is an ancient battlefield dating back to the time of the Ancestor Emperor, with large numbers of Demon and Evil Cultivators' corpses, Deceitful Objects, and Alien Species... Recently, Brother Pei Hong led the Heavenly Blade Army and has cleaned out some of the Devil Clan occupying the pit, bringing them under our Ancestor Dragon Society."

"Like the Xuan Dao Sect, Beichan Temple, and other allies will be supporting with a large amount of Demon flesh and blood as provisions, piling up like mountains within the pit."

"After tomorrow's grand assembly, Mr. Lin Daoist will officially take responsibility as the Ancestor Dragon Army's Grain and Grass Officer. That territory will be under your management, and with the Valley God Gui commanding power, it will produce the essence of the Five Grains continuously to be distributed to all areas of New Moon Province."

"This is a great meritorious deed, and I request your assistance, Mr. Lin Daoist."

With that said, Ying Qingdi bowed to Tao Qian.

Anyone else in Tao Qian's place would probably be moved to tears seeing this.

Such a Bright Lord, indeed.

But unfortunately for him, Tao Qian was a Secret Demon Child, laughing coldly in his heart, while outwardly displaying a humble demeanor.

A performance ensued from both parties, making for a good show.

Not long after, as the sky grew dark, Tao Qian mentioned that the Magic Skill he was cultivating was particular and required nightly practice.

Without fear of being exposed, Zhong Ziyang could testify that Lin Runiu might be from the Nine Toad Sect.

Hearing this, the members of the Ancestor Dragon Society regretted that they couldn't continue their nightly chats, but they said nothing further.

Emperor Ying Qingdi raised his hand, calling over a Yellow Robed Slave, and ordered,

"Prepare the Zen Room's quiet room and take Mr. Lin Daoist there to rest."

...

The various palaces and halls on the peak of Hidden Dragon Mountain, after all, were prepared by a group of thieving Magicians capable of slaying Earth Orifice Fire Dragons, as a place to establish a sect.

Although it was now only called the "Ancestor Dragon Hall," it was by no means shabby.

Tao Qian followed the Yellow Robed Slave, passing through layers of palaces and pavilions, he quickly arrived at a quiet room.

Now holding an official position, his treatment was naturally different from the others.

Everything in the room was extraordinary, even the burning incense was "Thousand-Year Calming Incense," a quite valuable item.

Of course, Master Tao, who came from the Spirit Treasure Sect, would not care for these things.

He was only a bit unwilling because, earlier, when the Yellow Robed Slave turned around, he deliberately made contact with him, intending to peek into some secrets.

But unexpectedly, the result wasn't much different.

[Name: Yellow Robed Eunuch.]

[Record Type: Outer Realm Evil Spirit.]

[Record: A subsidiary Evil Spirit from the "Yellow Heaven Evil Mirror" exotic treasure, with many uses, its source is... ???]

Such a tiny bit of information naturally did not satisfy Tao Qian.

Tomorrow's Grand Ancestor Dragon Meeting was about to be held, and the New Moon uprising was imminent.

Tao Qian deliberately left early for the purpose of thoroughly understanding the state of the Ancestor Dragon Society.

How many members were there?

From which powers did they come?

What was their cultivation like?

And those Yellow Robed Slaves, what Divine Skills did they have? And that repeatedly mentioned "Evil Sound," what effect did it have?

However, Tao Qian did not immediately take action; he had just sat down after entering the room.

Suddenly, he received a message from Yuan Gong:

"Young man, that damn Yellow Heaven Mirror is remotely spying on you, do not act recklessly and reveal anything."

"I knew it would be like this. It's probably not just me; anyone who has entered the Ancestor Dragon Society must be under surveillance. I suppose even Zhong Ziyang and Chen Xiyi are no exceptions."

"Emperor Ying Qingdi has concealed his actions deeply. He must have a plot."

"If he really wants to fight for control of the Mortal World and the authority of the seventy-two provinces, he can't possibly rely on a loose organization that is tied together only by a common ideology and goals. He will definitely want to build a real foundation of his own. But how? Let me see."

While communicating through Yuan Gong's voice transmission, Tao Qian pretentiously cast some Basic Skills of the Nine Toad Sect, but in reality, he connected with the Nine Toad Bead that was being nurtured on the Toad God Tile, borrowing the clear moonlight directly.

With a "quack," the whole room showed a fortune-filled aura, and the magnificent moonlight illuminated every corner of the quiet room.

Taking advantage of this moment, Tao Qian shook the Demon Gourd from his sleeve.

Seven or eight Invisibility Demons tumbled out, upon the orders of their Master, they instantly left the quiet room. Indeed, they saw Yellow Robed Eunuchs moving throughout these various palaces, receiving members from all directions. It was bustling and extraordinary; Immortals, Demons, Devils, and all sorts of evil spirits were present.

The demons each chose a Yellow Robed Slave and quietly followed.

Tao Qian ordered: only observe, do not rashly act, bypass the forbidden, and do not approach the strong.

This way, the danger of being discovered could be avoided.

Once they observed a secret or made a discovery, they were to immediately return and report.

After casting, Tao Qian thought it would be a while before they found anything.

But within a few breaths, the first Invisibility Demon, with extreme excitement, hurried back, turned into an invisible demon light, and rammed into Tao Qian's mind, transmitting what it had seen.

Tao Qian was curious but was at a loss for words after seeing it.

Was it some spectacular or secretive sight? It was nothing more than a depiction of springtime pleasures.

Not far from Master Tao's quiet room, in a slightly larger room, there lay a scattering of monk's clothes and Buddha Bell Bead Strands. Though it was a Buddhist incense being burnt, it wasn't the kind that calmed the mind, but a musk that aroused sexual desire. The rich fragrance spread thickly like clouds and fog, first starting as white but then turned pink and eventually a cinnabar-like red, seeming inerasable.

Here on the thinly carpeted tiles lay a handsome young monk and a graceful Nun.

And there on the padded chairs were a pair of Sramana disciples, appearing as beautiful as jade.

In the corner, surrounded by mist, reflection caused faces to blush like peach blossoms.

Over on the warm bed, the whispers and songs were heavenly...

...

Anyone who saw these scenes would be swayed, desiring to join in.

Having been at the Iron Buddha Temple, Tao Qian had seen a group of demons dancing wildly; debauched and lascivious folks were everywhere, and not just once had an Unsheltered Great Meeting be held.

Compared with that, although the scenes in this Zen Room quiet room belonged to lascivious acts, they weren't repulsive, and even seemed somewhat sacred.

He had only looked a few times, yet there was the Joyful Zen that he had never practiced before; fortunately, he calmed himself down quickly with a spell.

Lucky for him, Yunrong was not present, or else something unexpected might have happened.

"If I remember correctly, this group should be cultivators from the Double Body Temple. The temple has both monks and nuns, venerating the Dual Body Longevity Buddha."

"These scenes, although unorthodox, are in fact the authentic Joyful Zen Method."

"Double Body Temple is indeed recognized by the Buddhist Sect, it's considered the second most significant Buddhist temple in the New Moon Province, next to the Beichan Temple."

"But what kind of secret are these scenes? What kind of findings are these?"

"Get lost and continue spying for me," barked Master Tao, sending the Invisibility Demon back out after watching the spring palace scene.