Longevity Chronicles
Chapter 485 - 337: Beauty's Night Attack, Joyful Zen Play

Before the Ancestor Dragon Hall, cultivators and heroes who had witnessed Tao Qian's display of power were not few.

The scene was indeed shocking, which earned Lin Runiu, keeper of the Toad Sect's secrets, more admirers.

Although a novice in society, he now stood among the first rank with the likes of Zhong Ziyang and Chen Xiyi in terms of popularity and reputation.

Tao Qian was unaware of the praise heaped upon him by various small flag officers and grain officers within the palace gate.

With just the "Dutian Divine Thunder and Fierce Fire Flag," he spent dozens of breaths to obliterate thirty-six evil spirits that nearly caused a disaster into dregs.

The flag officers said that even a Cavernous Mystery Cultivator would be drained dry after such deeds.

However, Tao Qian had only used half of his mana.

Others merely thought that this cultivator from the Cavernous Mystery Realm, keeper of the Toad Sect's secrets, possessed such tremendous mana, truly deserving the title of a great sect's prodigy.

Who could have predicted that he was still in the Perfect Transcend Mortality, just one step away from reaching the Cavernous Mystery?

One could hardly imagine the extent to which Tao Qian's mana would explosively increase once he entered the Cavernous Mystery Realm.

A group of flag officers and stewards, having witnessed the thirty-six evil spirits turn into ashes and the thunder and exotic fire slowly dissipate, also stepped out of the palace gate.

In the sky, Tao Qian estimated the time and knew he could not delay any longer.

Relying on the still robust mana within his body, he reached out and brought out the bronze gui.

Once the item appeared, the territory immediately exhibited strange phenomena.

Considering it was stacked with the corpses of numerous demons and deceitful objects, even though constrained by the Dutian Divine Thunder and Fierce Fire Ban and cleansed, it was not much better than a human world's purgatory, and to put it mildly, the stench was overwhelming. If the flag officers were to describe it, they likely would label it as the least bearable place in the human world.

But at that moment, when Tao Qian held the "Valley God Gui" in his palm,

a very strong fragrance of the Five Grains wafted out, starting as a wisp and quickly forming layers upon layers, condensing into clouds of mist, not only instantly purging the territory of filth but also evoking a refreshing spirit and a premonition of being full by just breathing the air.

Indeed, it was possible.

If the Mortal Human Race smelled the fragrance of the Five Grains, they would merely find their mouths watering and appetite whetting.

But the flag officers and stewards present, all cultivators,

saw the fragrance drift towards them, each revealing a smile and reaching out their hands.

With a flick of mana at their fingertips, the fragrance instantly turned into food.

Some flag officers obtained a pot of steaming rice, while several grain officers together caught a big pancake. It seemed to be ordinary food found anywhere in the Mortal World, yet these items were transformed from the essence of the Five Grains, untainted by any impure or foul qi.

Even cultivators eating it would only increase their cultivation, without any cost.

"What a treasure!"

"This item must be one of the Twelve Artifacts of the Nine States, the 'Valley God Gui'."

"With this treasure, not only is the food supply for various rebel armies secured, but even the million starving people in New Moon Province likely won't go hungry anymore."

"Previously, the Devil God Army's demoness and Six-eyed Demon Child doubted Lin Shangguan's character, which is truly laughable. If not a virtuous and talented person, who else could be recognized by this treasure?"

"It's nothing but greed causing trouble, trying to snatch Lin Shangguan's valuable treasure."

Wei Ziyuan, mingled among the small flag officers and grain officer_phrases_trimmed, listened to this series of praises, also chiming in with a few words.

However, deep down, she couldn't help feeling irked, secretly planning:

"Put-on good-for-nothing thief, winning people's hearts here, yet aims to steal the limelight from my master."

"A great battle is imminent, this scoundrel, possessing a significant treasure and holding an important position, cannot be left unchecked."

"My master allowed me three days to capture him, I shall attempt a night raid this evening."

"Seeing his pretentious demeanor during the day, and considering my body, crafted to his preferences, isn't it easy to capture him when I offer myself?"

Of course, Tao Qian was unaware that Wei Ziyuan below had eagerly set her sights on his body.

After taking out the Valley God Gui, with a breath of mana, he immediately threw it out.

The round-mouth and twin-eared ancient strange treasure spun as it hovered over the first Corpse Mountain, accompanied by a tremendous sucking force, causing all flesh below to surge into the gui.

Instantly, it was as if the brilliance of the red sun shimmered within the Forbidden Technique.

At the same time, the fragrance of the Five Grains was more intense than ever before.

How fragrant was it?

Seeing the intoxicated expressions of the flag officers and grain officers below, one could get an idea.

Even if tens of thousands of starving people were thrown into this place, just by relying on the lingering scent, they could be sustained.

It didn't take long for the radiance to retract.

The Valley God Gui flew back, and Tao Qian took out a jade box, placing it below the mouth of the gui. As the treasure trembled a few times, grains of the Five Grains Essence, seemingly condensed from pure sunlight and moonlight, continued to fall into the jade box.

Roughly counted, there were about ten grains.

Tao Qian quickly sealed the jade box, then took out a jade scroll, which contained information about the various rebel armies involved in the uprising, their territory locations, personnel numbers, and how much military food was needed.

After quickly browsing through it, the next moment, he directly threw the jade box into the arms of a certain food delivery officer below.

At the same time, his voice transmitted downwards,

"This jade box contains ten grains of 'Five Grains Immortal Essence,' each capable of manifesting a small mountain of the Five Grains, enough to sustain an army of tens of thousands for several days."

"You have received this box, use the society's internal pathways, and head to Hu Zhong City. There is a troop of thirty thousand rebels there."

"Yes!"

"I shall fulfill this mission with my life, the box will be with me, or I shall be no more."

The grain officer who received the jade box was a middle-aged cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Realm, with a proper appearance, seemingly very reliable.

While the Foundation Establishment Realm might not count for much on Hidden Dragon Mountain, it was considered a middle level in the Cultivation World.

In some small places, he could even be imposing and uncontrollable.

His entry into the society, taking on the risky position of a grain officer, clearly indicated he was not among those evil cultivators.

Tao Qian nodded in response and then immediately turned around, swiftly leaving the Demon Trap Pit to head towards Hu Zhong City.

Following the first, the remaining Food Delivery Officers solemnly prepared to receive their tasks.

Everyone knew the New Moon rebellion was set to start the next day, and there was no time to delay.

Indeed, after refining the first Corpse Mountain, Tao Qian immediately moved on to the second, third, and fourth... Over the next several hours, under the enveloping Great Prohibition in the Demon Trap Pit, all Flag Officers and Food Delivery Officers looked up at the sky, watching that figure shift little by little.

With each shift, it signified the disappearance of a Corpse Mountain of Blood and Sea, transforming into various kinds of Immortal Food Essence.

Within the Forbidden Technique, only Tao Qian's voice resounded:

"Within this box are one hundred [Meat Grain Immortal Pills], dissolve with clean water, sufficient to supply fifty thousand troops on the march."

"Deliver them outside Red Spring City to Master Fang Zheng, the head of the rebel army at Red Leaf Temple, move quickly."

...

"Within this box are one thousand [Hundred Blood Grain Avoidance Pills], half a pill allows one to go without food or drink for ten days."

"Deliver it to a Loose Cultivator called Zhang Baoma outside Shunping County, this person is the local rebel army leader."

...

"Within this box is a piece of [Five Grains Yang Spirit Ointment], the size of a soybean, sufficient to satiate a person for the next three days."

"Deliver it to a place just outside Spirit Pond City, to an expert Loose Cultivator called 'No-finger God Beggar', this city is crucial and must be taken within a day, otherwise it will threaten all directions, move quickly."

...

For several hours, the number of Flag Officers remained unchanged, but the Food Delivery Officers on site gradually decreased one by one.

Initially, everyone watched in shock and amazement as Tao Qian refined the essence of the Five Grains and spiritual elixirs using the corpses and flesh of Demons and Deceitful Objects to serve as military provisions.

Those filthy and muddied substances that even Evil Cultivators would not want to ingest, after being refined by the Valley God Gui, astonishingly turned into a large number of Spiritual Objects.

Who would not be amazed by such a scene?

Even Tao Qian himself, while performing the task, was also astonished.

"Miraculous!"

"This kind of material transformation, the spectacle of transforming turbid objects into Spiritual Objects, is probably not even seen inside the Spirit Treasure Sect, truly too wondrous."

"Could it be that only the Ancient Strange Treasure born from the Ancestor God Fragment possesses such power?"

As Tao Qian marveled, he thought of consulting Master Yuan.

However, there was truly no time to spare, and he focused solely on refining.

Unaware, his Mana inside was rapidly nearing exhaustion.

At the same time, due to the Five Grains Essence, some other troubles were attracted.

After all, the Demon Trap Pit was a dangerous place, although the many Devil Clan that had occupied it had already been cleared by Pei Hong and his Heavenly Blade Army.

But it only cleared some superficial, low-ranked Devil Clan.

Still, many Deceitful Objects and Alien Species remained, they just knew the power of the [Dutian Divine Thunder and Fierce Fire Ban], typically hiding, reluctant to provoke misfortune.

But today, they sensed the extremely intense, irresistible scent of the Five Grains Immortal Essence.

Following their instincts, they drew near.

Fortunately, the group of Flag Officers below, along with the strong support from Wei Ziyuan, did not need Tao Qian's instructions; they relied on the power of the Forbidden Technique to drive away and kill these Demons, Ghosts, and Devil stragglers.

Soon, it was deep into the night.

As another Corpse Mountain vanished completely, three Jade Boxes fell from the sky into the arms of the last Food Delivery Officer.

"Each box contains [Five Grains Immortal Essence], no need to deliver elsewhere, just take them to Hidden Dragon Mountain."

"Tomorrow, Mr. Ying Daoist will lead the forces to attack Shangyang City."

"May he and all his Daoist colleagues succeed in slaying the Devils of the Seven Evil Sects and return victorious."

While speaking, Tao Qian's figure slowly descended.

Anyone could see the weariness on his face, and he even staggered slightly when he landed.

Seeing this, the last Food Delivery Officer and the remaining Flag Officers bowed respectfully. Although no one spoke out loud, their thoughts were likely the same.

"If the New Moon rebellion succeeds!"

"One of the great heroes, Lin Shangguan, must have an unmeasured merit."

...

Tao Qian waved his hand to indicate that no formalities were needed, and without paying much attention to Wei Ziyuan, he casually chose a palace.

Entering the quiet room, he activated the Forbidden Technique and sat down to recover his Mana.

He had just cultivated his Lifebound Scripture for a Grand Circulation, and was far from fully restored, when suddenly the door was pushed open with great force, and a graceful figure stumbled in, as if worrying that Tao Qian might impulsively attack, this person staggered yet didn't forget to speak up as a reminder:

"Brother Lin, it's me."

"I was just clearing Deceitful Objects and Alien Species with a group of Flag Officers on the periphery, and unexpectedly encountered a [Five Lust Blood Evil Ghost]."

"This ghost was cunning; although I killed it, I was caught by a breath of Origin Ghost Qi it released just before dying."

"That Qi is filled with thoughts of lust, invading the mind and spirit, I'm afraid I'll die and turn into a Lustful Ghost if I'm not saved."

"Brother Lin, save me once, don't worry, Ziyan won't blame you."

"And not to hide it from you, the moment Ziyan first saw Brother Lin, desire sprouted, perhaps you and I are predestined marital partners from a past life."

After pouring out such a long dialogue, it seemed like Wei Ziyuan had used up all her rationale.

After stumbling a few steps, the sound of tearing fabric came through, as she shredded all her clothes to pieces with a wave of her hand.

Amid the fluttering, thin gauze, a seductive body directly fell into Tao Qian's arms.

Suddenly, an unexpected thought arose in Tao Qian: so if it were Master Xiao, perhaps it would be like this.

As this thought arose, Wei Ziyuan seemed to completely lose her rationale, her body turning a deep red, even emitting bursts of pink mist, filling the room with a pleasing fragrance, quite a beautiful sight.

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