Cultivation: Being Immortal

The central land is called Shenmu Sect.

Shenmu Sect used to have a very strained relationship with Spiritual Moon Sect, but then Holy Heavenly Sect replaced Spiritual Moon Sect and their relationship became a bit more relaxed, though they are not allies, just ordinary acquaintances.

It wasn’t until Holy Heavenly Sect became stronger that Shenmu Sect willingly showed kindness, and the relationship between the two sects became even closer.

One day, Yang Luo came to visit Shenmu Sect with her team. The Tao Achieving Ancestor of Shenmu Sect personally welcomed them. Now, many people know that Yang Luo is from Holy Heavenly Sect, and Sect Leader Yang Xi is someone who is respected by all. Yang Luo is under the authority of Yang Xi.

Whether you call him a doting father or say that his abilities are not as good as Yang Luo’s, the fact is that Yang Luo can control the entire Holy Heavenly Sect. Therefore, she cannot be treated as an ordinary junior sect leader.

"Respected Ancestor Yu"

"Young Master Yang, welcome to Shenmu Sect as our guest."

"Thank you, Respected Ancestor Yu, for your hospitality."

After exchanging pleasantries, Yang Luo entered through the gate of Shenmu Sect. After discussing official matters for a while, Yang Luo made a request, which was to meet Shenmu Ancestor.

Ancestor Yu didn’t find this request excessive because many people have asked for it. Shenmu Ancestor is the longest-living creature in the cultivation world since recorded history. Even if there are no benefits, many people want to meet this living fossil.

"Holy Heavenly Sect Yang Luo, how old is she?"

"She should be over seven hundred years old."

"Being over seven hundred years old doesn’t even qualify as a kid, not interested."

Shenmu Ancestor declined, as he had no interest in playing with these young kids. He wanted to play with people who were a bit older, at least a few tens of thousands of years old, so they could have some common topics to talk about.

Ancestor Yu didn’t say anything and went back to reply to Yang Luo. Yang Luo wasn’t angry and asked Ancestor Yu to make another trip, this time bringing one of her jade scrolls. Soon, Shenmu Ancestor agreed to meet Yang Luo.

"Your eyes…"

Shenmu Ancestor looked at Yang Luo and was instantly shocked.

"What’s wrong, Shenmu Ancestor?"

"Nothing much, I originally wanted to invite you to talk in the tree, but now we can only be under the tree."

Shenmu Ancestor said, then he waved his hand and some branches appeared, forming a wooden table with two chairs. Yang Luo smiled and sat down.

"Actually, sitting here, I can see the things on the top of the tree too."

"What’s wrong with your eyes?"

"Just Sky Eye."

"I have seen many Sky Eye Skills, but never this kind."

"What I have is not Sky Eye Skill, it’s Sky Eye. Sky Eye Skill is something you learn, while mine is innate."

Yang Luo shook her head, thinking that the Sky Eye Skill obtained through learning can’t be compared to hers. In her opinion, it is all rubbish.

"I have lived for hundreds of thousands of years and have never seen this kind."

"The Shenmu Ancestor was joking, you know, like the Green Emperor."

"No, the Green Emperor doesn’t have a third eye, he has heterochromia."

"Heterochromia is also a special kind of eye technique, even stronger than my Sky Eye."

"I haven’t read books, I don’t know."

The Shenmu Ancestor didn’t directly answer that question.

"Does the Shenmu Ancestor want to know what my Sky Eye can see?"

Yang Luo pointed to her third eye in the middle of her forehead, it doesn’t usually show, but now her third eye appeared.

"I’m not interested, don’t look at me."

The Shenmu Ancestor said, and suddenly many branches and leaves grew out of the big tree behind him, hanging down and covering the tree crown.

"It’s too late, I saw it all."

"I said, how can you be so boring? Don’t you know that trees also have privacy? I wasn’t wearing clothes either."

"The Shenmu Ancestor is the oldest person in the cultivation world, with so many secrets. It’s so intriguing that it ended up offending others."

Yang Luo said, while she made this comment, her third eye didn’t look away and kept staring at the Shenmu Ancestor, which made the Shenmu Ancestor angry.

"I’ll use a tree branch to whip you, and you’ll cry for three days."

"So the old ancestor has created so many substitutes."

Yang Luo wasn’t angry either, she just kept staring at the Shenmu Ancestor and said.

"What substitutes? I’m not educated, I don’t understand."

"Fear of death is instinctive, it’s not embarrassing. But I can tell you, substitutes are useless. If you enter the Disaster Crossing Period, you still won’t escape death."

"Say something I can understand."

"The wise Green Emperor, there might be a trick up his sleeve. I am interested in visiting the Green Emperor Tomb. I wonder if Shenmu Ancestor would be interested too."

"You’re very brave."

Shenmu Ancestor sighed, it seems that everything has been figured out, and there’s no need to pretend anymore.

"The Green Emperor is a hero of the human race. His legacy should belong to the entire human race, not just the four major families."

"The four major families of the Qing State and Lin Batian from the Yun State will all be after you."

"So, I’m here to look for help, wouldn’t Shenmu Ancestor be interested?"

"Not interested."

"Even the Shenmu tree has a limited lifespan. I can tell that you have a maximum of fifty thousand years left. Fifty thousand years may be long for us, but for you, it’s not so much."

"A lot of things will happen in fifty thousand years, I can wait."

"If I can’t wait, Shenmu Ancestor, do you believe in the concept of destiny?"

"Destiny?"

Yes, there is destiny among races. When you live for a long time, you should know that during the ten thousand years when the Green Emperor existed, there were many outstanding individuals in the cultivation world. But after that generation passed away, how many of such remarkable individuals emerged in the cultivation world?

And now, there will be a major trend again. With my appearance, I can exhaust the destiny of the human race. After me, the human race will enter a long period of decline, and I can guarantee that for the next hundred thousand years, no one will be able to surpass my existence.

Shenmu Ancestor looked at Yang Luo full of confidence and didn’t know how to respond. He believed Yang Luo’s words.

During the time of the Green Emperor, there were indeed many talented people, such as the ancestors of the four major families, who were also famous figures known for their tremendous strength. Even their descendants in the previous generations were formidable. However, as time went on, the so-called talented individuals became more mediocre. Even a cultivator in the Tao Achieving Realm cannot be compared to those in the past. Perhaps this is destiny.

"Moreover, as an immortal cultivator, shouldn’t you strive for longevity as soon as possible? The sooner we solve the problem of longevity, the better, right?"

"How much do you know?"

"There are many things, but there are some things I can’t prove, so I need to go to the Green Emperor Tomb and take a look."

"There may not be many things in the Green Emperor Tomb, the heritage of the four big families may have more."

"Same here, anyway they won’t give it to me for free, we’ll have to fight."

"I need to think about it."

Shenmu Ancestor didn’t reject immediately, Yang Luo’s proposal was very tempting to him, he wanted immortality, not just longevity.

"Alright, how about ten years? I will come to visit the old ancestor again after ten years."

Yang Luo nodded, no longer saying much, this matter also needed to be planned slowly, no rush.

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Yang Luo once again arrived in Yun State, this time she didn’t need Yang Xiong’s protection, she alone was enough, silently appearing in Yun State. Lin Batian received the news and welcomed Yang Luo into the Lin family in Anhua City.

"What do you think of Taoist Friend Lin’s suggestion to Yang?"

"I have thought it through and I refuse."

"Taoist Friend Lin, won’t you consider a little more?"

"I have thought it through very clearly. While I do have a feud with the Qing State, it is a personal matter and not enough reason to ally with outsiders."

Lin Batian said. Yang Luo’s proposal is clear. If the Holy Heavenly Sect intervenes in the war between the Qing State and Yun State, it can ensure that I have enough support to counterattack the Qing State and annihilate their four major families. But the price is that I have to open the Green Emperor Tomb and let Yang Luo have a look inside.

This is something Lin Batian will never agree to. Although he hates the four major families, he still has principles. The Green Emperor Tomb is something that the Lin family is supposed to protect according to their ancestral teachings. Even Lin family descendants are not allowed to enter, let alone outsiders.

"Taoist Friend Lin, don’t rush to refuse. Think about it some more. If the Holy Heavenly Sect supports someone, that someone will win. Taoist Friend Lin surely doesn’t want the Lin family of Yun State to be destroyed. It wouldn’t be enjoyable to experience the pains of annihilation all over again."

"When I was weak, I wasn’t afraid even with several Tao Achieving experts from the four major families. Even less so now."

Lin Batian directly said, he isn’t afraid of threats. He dared to kill even during his Soul Changing. What’s more, it’s Yang Luo’s threat.

"Taoist Friend Lin was very righteous, but Qing State may not be able to do the same. For years, Qing State and Yun State have been at war, causing countless deaths and injuries and consuming vast resources. Qing State has long wanted to completely resolve Yun State. If someone could now offer help to solve this formidable enemy, Qing State would surely be delighted."

"Taoist Friend Yang may have underestimated the ancestral teachings of the four major families."

"Haha, Taoist Friend Lin, coming from you these words, I couldn’t have imagined it. Can ancestral teachings outweigh real benefits? Can they outweigh one’s own safety? Qing State and Yun State have been fighting for so many years, Void Achieving and Tao Achieving may not have died, but batches of Soul Changing Nascent Souls have. The upper ranks may not care, but what about those disciples in the middle and lower levels?"

Yang Luo burst out laughing. After fighting for so many years, it’s not you who are dying, so of course you would follow ancestral teachings. But what about the people below? They suffer the greatest casualties. Would they think the same way?

Lin Batian fell silent at this statement, and his gaze towards Yang Luo became gloomy.