Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant
Chapter 1654: 126: Coming One After Another_2

Chapter 1654: Chapter 126: Coming One After Another_2

However, such emotions did not last long.

Looking at the Longevity Sect below, which was no longer intact, and filled with devastation, and at Liang Wuji, who was seriously injured and unconscious, along with a few surviving disciples of the Longevity Sect, everyone, even having driven away Han Yanzi, could not muster any joy.

Zhao Feng, coming back to his senses, glanced down and couldn’t help but feel heavy-hearted. He looked at An Changshou and said in a low voice:

“Taoist Brother An, the Wanxiang Sect will fully support the rebuilding of the Longevity Sect. If there is anything you need, just say the word.”

Xiang Sirui from Youxian Temple, who had come along, put down the Spirit Rhinoceros Stone and said earnestly:

“Taoist Friend An, our Youxian Temple will also provide support at any time!”

Qin Lingxiao, who came to assist from the Qin Family, glanced at Zhao Feng and Xiang Sirui, then looked at An Changshou and said:

“The destruction of the Longevity Sect is partly linked to our Qin Family, so the Qin Family and our Yuanci Palace will fully assist in the rebuilding of the Longevity Sect. Whatever you need, as long as we have it, we will supply it fully!”

“Everyone…”

An Changshou looked at everyone gratefully, but then, under their puzzled gazes, he seemed to make a decision and shook his head slightly:

“The foundation of the Longevity Sect is now greatly damaged; even if the Sect is rebuilt, it will be difficult to withstand the great celestial catastrophe in the future, not to mention that even our Sect’s Town Sect Treasure Tree…”

He glanced at the Undying Divine Tree that had fallen back to the ground below.

From the smooth severed section, a lot of Spiritual Liquid was seeping out, and the unique woody fragrance permeated the surroundings, starting to grow rapidly.

Although the Undying Divine Tree can recover quickly, the losses incurred are not so easily restored.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Feng and the others couldn’t help but feel somewhat puzzled.

But then they saw An Changshou looking at Zhao Feng and seriously said:

“Sect Master Zhao, I have an impolite request.”

Aware of the change in designation, Zhao Feng had a faint guess in his heart.

He said solemnly: “Taoist Friend An, there’s no need for formality; please speak.”

Soon, An Changshou spoke up:

“The Undying Divine Tree, to our Sect, is not only the foundation but also a hindrance in our cultivation. Over the past years, disciples within the sect have extended their lives due to this tree, all of whom neglect advancement and only seek longevity, not practicing spells. If it were a time of peace, it would be harmless, but now that the celestial catastrophe looms, how can the disciples in the sect escape it?”

“However, this is not the fault of the Divine Tree, but the disciples’ own willingness to fall behind.”

“In fact, this tree is a Class VI Spirit Plant with endless wonderful uses.”

“I am willing to offer this tree as a gift, hoping to find a foothold within the Wanxiang Sect, temporarily sheltering the disciples of the Longevity Sect.”

Having said that, he actually bowed deeply to Zhao Feng!

“This… how did it come to this!”

Zhao Feng hurried to stop him, but after all, An Changshou was an Immortal Ascension cultivator, and with such resolute determination, how could Zhao Feng, a Nascent Soul cultivator, possibly stop him?

He could only watch as An Changshou solemnly bowed.

Both Qin Lingxiao and Xiang Sirui, witnessing this scene, were somewhat shocked, but soon they both couldn’t help but react, secretly sighing at An Changshou’s clever decisiveness.

Given the current foundation and power of the Wanxiang Sect, with Hui Yunzi, a high-level Void Refining expert overseeing affairs, and possessing many outstanding talents like Wang Ba, along with an increasing number of Immortal Ascension cultivators, there was no doubt that the Wanxiang Sect was most likely to survive this celestial catastrophe.

As for the current situation of the Longevity Sect, after a great battle, the disciples were in decline, and even the Sect Master was seriously injured and unconscious. Though it had a grand reputation, it lacked the corresponding power, making it the primary target for disaster.

On the other hand, sheltering under the Wanxiang Sect seemed to provide a significant chance to ensure their safety, while also gifting the sect’s most precious treasure to the Wanxiang Sect, removing the possibility of coveting and retaining a favor.

After all, the Three Sects and One Clan have watched over and helped each other for many years, but now that the Little Cang World is cut off from the Cloud Sky Realm, even if the patriarchs of the Three Sects have the best relationships, they are barely related to the affairs within the Little Cang World.

Rather than waiting for all bonds to dissolve, it’s better to capitalize on the existing relations among the Three Sects and One Clan, leaving a glimmer of hope for the future of the Longevity Sect.

Even if, in the unlikeliest event, the Wanxiang Sect truly swallows the Longevity Sect, at least there’s hope of bringing the people of the Longevity Sect through the celestial catastrophe.

With these thoughts in mind, Xiang Sirui felt secure in his approach, but Qin Lingxiao couldn’t help but be slightly moved, a thoughtful gleam flashing in his eyes.

However, Zhao Feng and the Immortal Ascension cultivators like Ling Weizi of the Wanxiang Sect were caught in a dilemma.

They anticipated that An Changshou might request assistance, but they hadn’t expected him to have such audacity.

In their hearts, they were actually reluctant to take over.

After all, if the Wanxiang Sect takes over the Longevity Sect, then the territory in the north originally guarded by the Longevity Sect must be taken over by the Wanxiang Sect. How to bring the brotherly Sects together without bias is also exceedingly difficult to grasp. In the end, it might not bring many benefits, and might even provoke unnecessary trouble.

However, the allure of the Undying Divine Tree to the Wanxiang Sect is simply too great. Previously, when constructing the Tribulation Crossing Raft, the former Sect Master Shao Yangzi and Great Elder Yan Wenzheng personally sought for it, but were firmly refused.

The Taoist Field that has been constructed now also needs a treasure to suppress it.

The Undying Divine Tree is precisely the most suitable treasure.

But during previous negotiations with the Longevity Sect, it also ended without any results.

Not to mention, even if handed over to the Spirit Plant Department, it might bring considerable gains to the Sect.

Therefore, after some hesitation, Zhao Feng decisively made a decision.

“No more words about the Undying Divine Tree. Since Taoist Brother An respects the Wanxiang Sect, our Sect naturally cannot shirk responsibility! Let us find a stable place nearby for the longevity of the Longevity Sect!”

An Changshou showed gratitude:

“Thank you, Sect Master Zhao, but the Undying Divine Tree is our Sect’s determination. Sect Master Zhao must not decline.”

Zhao Feng shook his head: “Taoist Brother An, discuss this with your Sect Master before deciding. Let’s not mention these matters first; let’s see if there are any surviving disciples.”

Hearing this, An Changshou could only temporarily give up.

The cultivators quickly released their Spiritual Sense, scanning the area below repeatedly.

Indeed, they found two Dungeons of the Longevity Sect.

Once the Dungeon was opened, they discovered many Longevity Sect cultivators of Foundation Establishment and Golden Core hiding inside. Seeing this, everyone couldn’t help but feel pity.

It was evident these people were hurriedly sent to hide when the pre-sect ancestors faced a sudden demon cultivator attack.

Seeing this scene, An Changshou couldn’t help but feel gloomy.

Though he was resentful of the Nascent Soul cultivators who survived in the Sect, he understood that these Longevity Sect cultivators weren’t guilty of heinous crimes, merely that each had their own ambition.

But he also knew even more clearly: in such times, if they still wished to lie back peacefully, it would be the greatest sin!

Everyone lent a hand to relieve the Longevity Sect’s difficulties.

After rebuilding the Teleportation Array, they gathered the disciples of the Wanxiang Sect and the Qin Family and busied themselves for more than a month. Together with numerous divinity transformations cultivators, they finally completed the search and rescue and organized the many treasures.

The Longevity Sect had been founded for many years, with abundant resources and deep foundations, not inferior to the Wanxiang Sect. Although they suffered a great catastrophe, there were still many good things preserved in the end.

Seeing the ruins of the Longevity Sect emptied, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

They then bade farewell one after another.

Qin Lingxiao also took the Teleportation Array back to the palace in Tianjing City.

Seeing Qin Shengyong waiting outside the Teleportation Array, hesitating to speak, she slightly shook her head and said:

“The Longevity Sect has already met its fate. If the Qin Family doesn’t want to follow in its footsteps, it would be best to learn from An Changshou… Or, take the Qin Family with me to the Zhongsheng Continent?”

“Although the Spiritual Energy there is not abundant, at least it provides some shelter.”

Qin Shengyong wore an expression of conflict.

His grandfather Qin Dengyuan had handed him the position of the head of the family. If he were to bow to the Wanxiang Sect, what value would his grandfather and father’s sacrifices hold?

But the Longevity Sect’s experience indeed filled him with fear.

He couldn’t imagine if Han Yanzi truly attacked Tianjing City; not a single person in Tianjing City might survive!

And if they went to the Zhongsheng Continent… a place thin in Spiritual Energy, it would be akin to exile…

Seeing the conflict on Qin Shengyong’s face, Qin Lingxiao, having guessed it long ago, couldn’t help but sigh lightly and offered no further words before stepping into the ultra-long range Teleportation Array to Zhongsheng Continent.

A vast amount of top-grade Spirit Stones was rapidly consumed.

In the blink of an eye, appearing in the Teleportation Array under the control of the Yuanci Palace.

Outside the Teleportation Array, Yuanci Palace’s mage Xianyu Hu anxiously waited. Seeing Qin Lingxiao’s form appear in the Teleportation Array, she showed immediate joy and hurried forward, respectfully saying:

“Reporting to the Palace Master, during your absence, the mages discovered a large fleet intruding into Yuanci Sea!”