Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 696: Chapter 301: The Shang Dong 6 Immortal Sects No Longer Exist

After waiting for about half an hour, when a Golden Core Zhenren from the Sword Ruins returned from outside the Alchemy Square, the Ice and Fire Elder, who had been sitting silently on the high platform, finally opened his eyes and stood up.

His gaze calmly swept over all the cultivators inside and outside the grand hall, then he slowly said:

"I have gathered everyone here today to announce only one thing."

Ji Yuan perked up his ears, afraid of missing a single word.

"From today onwards, the Six Immortal Gates of Shang Dong will no longer exist." The voice of the Ice and Fire Elder rang out without a trace of emotion.

"What?!"

"How is this possible?"

"The Six Immortal Gates are gone?"

"..."

For a moment, sounds of astonishment echoed throughout the grand hall.

Ji Yuan’s heart was also gripped... The Six Immortal Gates are gone? Is the Water Dragon Sect also gone?

This can’t be. If it were true, Master would have come looking for me long ago, and if Shangxi truly had the strength to destroy the Six Immortal Gates, why wait until now?

As expected, just as Ji Yuan’s mind began to swirl with doubt, he heard the Ice and Fire Elder speak again:

"The Six Immortal Gates have become Four Immortal Gates."

"Corpse Transporting Mountain has been destroyed; from now on, there will no longer be a Corpse Transporting Mountain in the world."

"The Spirit Control Sect has betrayed; from now on, all Spirit Control Sect cultivators belong to the Demon Sect of Shangxi. Guards, apprehend the Spirit Control Sect cultivators..."

As soon as the words were spoken, the Hunting Owl Zhenren in front of Ji Yuan swiftly took action, capturing Iron Tiger from the demon hunter squad.

Faced with this sudden change, Ji Yuan and Liu Yuan instinctively exchanged glances, momentarily speechless.

In Ji Yuan’s view, it truly was somewhat unforeseen.

Honestly speaking, he’d sooner believe Corpse Transporting Mountain would rebel than believe the Spirit Control Sect would.

After all, in every conceivable way, the cultivation methods of Corpse Transporting Mountain appear more akin to those of a Demon Cultivator, with outward appearances confirming it.

Spirit Control Sect cultivators are all immaculate, but in stark contrast, the cultivators of Corpse Transporting Mountain...?

Associating with corpses all day, each one looks almost indistinguishable from a corpse.

Yet, this very Immortal Sect got exterminated, while the resplendent Spirit Control Sect defected to the Demon Dao of Shangxi.

...Life’s myriad happenings soon reveal themselves to be but a grand, fleeting dream.

Truly pitiable, truly laughable.

Ji Yuan shook his head in solitude, letting out a long sigh.

"..."

Simultaneously.

In the Cangluo Continent, in the Land of the Far North, high above the endless wilderness, two dazzling lights chased each other, front and back; the one in front was gray-black, while the one behind was snow-white.

"Brother Lu, we’ve been good brothers for years, why run?"

"Why not entrust your life to me?"

The voice of the Ten Spirits Ancestor joyously spread across the land.

"Pah!"

"Despicable scoundrels like you, masked in sanctimony, I must have been blind to call you brother!" The sound of Lu Corpse’s voice came with a hint of weakness.

"A wise bird chooses its tree; Brother Lu, don’t you understand this logic? Just as today’s world situation proves, Shang Dong holds no further hope."

The Ten Spirits Ancestor, far from feeling ashamed, used this opportunity to persuade Lu Corpse.

"Brother Lu, you understand the situation of Corpse Transporting Mountain better than I do. Before Cangluo was divided, Corpse Transporting Mountain was originally a section of the Demon Sect, only later forcibly turned towards righteousness by your master. Now, doesn’t this moment provide an opportunity for Corpse Transporting Mountain to shine?"

"And you do realize that, should you return to the Demon Dao, with your Corpse Transporting Mountain’s secret techniques, you’d truly flourish, no?"

"Then, not only can your power, Lu Corpse, rise another level, but the entire Corpse Transporting Mountain might, as well."

"When that time comes, joining forces, you and I could potentially rival the White Bone Sect, the Demon Flame Palace, and others in power!"

The Ten Spirits Ancestor counseled patiently.

Lu Corpse listened silently until the Ten Spirits Ancestor stopped speaking, then he mocked with laughter, "Aligning with you to join the Demon Sect isn’t impossible."

"Oh?"

The Ten Spirits Ancestor gradually slowed his relentless pursuit, and instead said, "I knew Brother Lu was a wise man; as a wise man, there’s no reason we can’t negotiate. What do you think, Brother Lu?"

"It can be discussed."

"Just say the word; as long as you’re willing to switch allegiances, no matter how tough the conditions, I’ll discuss them with the Blood Luo King and the others."

The Ten Spirits Ancestor adopted a posture of consideration for his old friend.

Finally unable to suppress his anger, Lu Corpse laughed aloud, "Not difficult—just have you, Ten Spirits old dog, kneel before me, a bone in your mouth, and call out ten times ’Grandfather Lu Corpse’, then I will join you in the Demon Sect. How about it, my good grandson of Ten Spirits?"

"Lu old dog, you bastard! You’re seeking death!"

The Ten Spirits Ancestor burst into fury.

Soon, from the whitening sky burst forth a faster red light, which seemed to house a flying creature. As it appeared, it slammed directly into Lu Corpse.

Subsequently, Lu Corpse plummeted several dozen feet, with his speed drastically slowing.

Just as the Ten Spirits Ancestor was about to catch up, a vast sword light came slicing from the west, a colossal light mighty enough to cleave stars.

"Oh—"

Forced to halt by the sword light, the Ten Spirits Ancestor had no doubt that if he advanced even half a step further, the sword light would strike him.

Parted by the sword light, Lu Corpse seized the chance to leave the continent, heading towards the North Sea swept by gale forces, vanishing amidst the panoramic wind and snow.

The Ten Spirits Ancestor stood still, casting a look westward.

"Long time no see, I didn’t expect you, One Sword Master, to still be alive."

Though boasting, the Ten Spirits Ancestor had actually heightened his vigilance significantly.

Few in Cangluo Continent could kill him, but standing before him now was indeed one such person.

Only sword light was seen, with no sight of the person.

Just as the Ten Spirits Ancestor pondered an escape, he heard another voice coming from the west, a voice that laughed aloud:

"Brother Jian, why not have a duel today? Let’s see who really is the foremost cultivator of Cangluo Continent?"

"Of course, let it not only settle supremacy, but decide life and death as well!"