Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu

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After saying this, the Great Elder, still in a state of lingering fear, bowed down, "Thank you, Young Master!"

Before long, the Sword Servant who delivered the message to Chen Qing returned, "Reporting to the Young Master, Lord Qingxu has already released Yu Chengfeng."

Hao Chengtian nodded slightly, "Very well, what did he say?"

The Sword Servant said, "Lord Qingxu said, 'The Young Master should focus solely on cultivation, as he will pave the way, sweeping away all obstacles.'"

Hao Chengtian laughed heartily, "Hahaha, wonderful, wonderful, tell him to do well, I will not treat him poorly!"

"If I can cultivate to the Mystic Gate Realm, naturally, he can also reach the Mystic Gate Realm!"

"Whatever his needs may be, as long as they aren't too excessive, we will satisfy them."

"It is time to begin cultivation."

He closed his eyes in satisfaction and began to cultivate earnestly, feeling greatly comforted and soon immersed himself in it.

Staying at the Taihao Tribe, Chen Qing didn't stand on ceremony and immediately listed the materials needed for the Dragon Capturing Gu, Soaring Gu, and Great River Gu, asking the people of the Taihao Tribe to seek them out.

Unfortunately, they only found some of the materials needed for the Dragon Capturing Gu and Soaring Gu in the end.

The River Suppressing Stele and the Cloud Sparrow's tail feathers were still missing.

Seven days passed in an instant, and Chen Qing looked at his Harmonization Light Butterfly.

The next required material was the Golden Cloud Mist.

This was also considered a treasure, not easily acquired, comparable to the Nine Thunder Purple Cloud Qi.

Such treasures are always hard to come by, and even if one has Spirit Stones, others might not be willing to sell them to you.

Chen Qing pondered for a moment, recalling rumors of a Heaven and Earth Spirit Spring in the Longquan Tribe, and they still had some Golden Cloud Mist in stock.

Moreover, it seemed the Longquan Tribe also had a River Suppressing Stele.

Summoning a Foundation Establishment stage servant girl, Chen Qing asked, "How is our Taihao Tribe's relationship with the Longquan Tribe?"

The servant girl replied, "The Longquan Tribe has always been arrogant and self-important, showing no respect for our Taihao Tribe, and we've often conflicted with them."

Chen Qing asked again, "Does their tribe have anyone in the Mystic Gate Realm?"

The servant girl answered, "They're all in the royal city."

Chen Qing asked curiously, "Then why does such a small tribe dare to offend our prestigious Taihao Tribe?"

The servant girl said, "The Young Master is wholeheartedly focused on cultivation and cannot spare time to deal with such matters at the moment."

Chen Qing was immediately delighted and angrily said, "A mere small Longquan Tribe dares to act arrogantly in front of our Taihao Tribe. It's simply outrageous!"

"Since the Young Master is devoted to his cultivation and has no concern for external matters, I'll handle this instead!"

"I command you to gather the troops, summon the Golden Crow, and accompany me to strike at the Longquan Tribe, ensuring they are thoroughly subdued!"

"Tell them the Young Master is absorbed in cultivation and should not be disturbed by these trivial matters, and do not inform the Young Master!"

"Once we have completed the task, we will report to the Young Master!"

Although Chen Qing had just arrived here, he held an elevated status as the Protector, and as long as Hao Chengtian did not intervene, he represented Hao Chengtian's will.

Currently, Hao Chengtian was absorbed in cultivation, entirely unaware of the outside world.

Moreover, Chen Qing had nearly killed Yu Chengfeng before, leaving everyone uneasy, fearing being targeted by Hao Chengtian.

Therefore, although people were puzzled, they obediently followed orders.

In just half a day's effort, thirty-six Foundation Establishment practitioners gathered in front of the grand and splendid gates of the Taihao Tribe. Behind them were a large number of ninth-stage and peak-stage Qi Refinement practitioners.

Chen Qing went to the Golden Crow's habitation. Although it was called the Golden Crow, it only had a faint trace of the Golden Crow's bloodline.

Relying on his trait of garnering favor from spirit beasts, he fed the Golden Crow with the Spiritual Medicines of the Taihao Tribe until it was sated, easily coaxing it out.

Mounted on the Golden Crow, he rode it to the city gates. Seeing the cumbersome troop, he thought to himself that by the time they reached the Longquan Tribe, Hao Chengtian might have already awoken from seclusion.

He immediately commanded, "Only Foundation Establishment practitioners, the others should not join the fray!"

"Mount the Golden Crow with me, let's set off, conquer them in one day, and return in another, ensuring the Longquan Tribe bows its head in submission!"

Upon seeing the Golden Crow, everyone had no hesitation. If even the Golden Crow heeded his command, they could only follow Chen Qing onto the massive Golden Crow, charging towards the Longquan Tribe.

The Golden Crow blazed with golden flames, and standing atop it felt wonderfully warm.

The Golden Crow's flying speed was even faster than a Suan Ni's, covering nearly four thousand miles in a day. By dusk, Chen Qing had reached the Longquan Tribe.

Looking from afar, a great river coiled like a dragon amidst the mountains, with flowing water exuding Spiritual Energy.

Indeed, a treasure land!

Yu Chengfeng, having just recovered from his injuries, pointed forward, "Lord of Protection, there is the Longquan Tribe. There are eighteen Foundation Establishment practitioners in the tribe, with two at Great Perfection."

Chen Qing nodded slightly, then said, "I'll go ahead alone to test their abilities. If you see any signs of my defeat, act immediately!"

Everyone agreed in unison.

Chen Qing continued, "After victory, the Longquan Tribe must pay tribute, at which time everyone can share in the spoils!"

Using status to suppress them and wealth to entice them.

Even if these people were disobedient, wasn't there still the Golden Crow?

After ensuring his own safety, Chen Qing prepared to charge towards the Longquan Tribe.

As soon as he advanced into the Longquan Tribe, he saw the great river rise into the sky, flying towards him.

Yu Chengfeng shouted loudly, "Lord of Protection, be careful, this is the guardian river of the Longquan Tribe!"

"In the river is a large snake, adept at Water Control Skills!"

"Even a typical Great Perfection Foundation Establishment doesn't dare to offend it!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing instantly transformed into a bronze body, took out a Spiritual Pearl from his hand, and popped it into his mouth, chewing it in just a few bites. He then performed the Heavenly Earth Transformation Skill.

Chen Qing's body swelled with the wind, transforming into a gigantic golden-bronze giant forty-five feet tall, standing between heaven and earth, with clouds brushing past his eyes.

With just a flick of his wrist, he swept away the river before him, his eyes burning as he gazed at the river, finally spotting a black serpent over twenty feet long swirling within!

However, in his eyes, it was just a small snake!

The Dragon Capturing Hand was particularly effective against such creatures!

With a single motion, he immediately used the Dragon Capturing Hand to seize the serpent. The serpent suddenly felt a great terror and attempted to flee.

Yet, faced with the Dragon Capturing Hand, its nemesis, where could it escape to?

Flying a mere few dozen yards, it was firmly grasped by Chen Qing, nearly having its guts crushed in one grip.

The serpent spoke with human words, "Who dares to trespass into our Longquan Tribe, courting death?"

Chen Qing shouted with authority, "I am the Protector of the Taihao Tribe's Young Master, Hao Chengtian. I represent the Taihao Tribe. The Young Master has no interest in your wicked ways, but I am different!"

"Perish under my hand!"

Grabbing the snake's tail, Chen Qing flung it wildly, shattering several mountain peaks and leaving the serpent utterly dizzy and disoriented.

Countless bones were likely broken, turning it into a limp serpent heap.

The accompanying Foundation Establishment practitioners, seeing Chen Qing's display of Divine Power, recognized his strength. "No wonder the Young Master wanted him as a Guardian. With Lord Qingxu here, the Young Master can focus on cultivation without worrying about external distractions!"

"Lord of Protection truly wields Divine Power like a prison!"

"Such a Dharma Form, akin to a deity descending to earth, who could stand against it?"

"Lord of Protection indeed possesses an invincible aura!"

Chen Qing, too, proudly proclaimed, "I am the Protector of the Taihao Tribe's successor. What is your Longquan Tribe worth? Bow down and submit immediately!"

His voice shook the heavens, awakening the eighteen Foundation Establishments of the Longquan Tribe from their cultivation, surging out.

"Taihao Tribe, don't be too overbearing!"

"Taihao Tribe's Protector, aren't you too arrogant?"

Chen Qing shouted, "Now that the Master of the Mortal World has entered the Death Realm, the Ghost Face Realm is bound to be drenched in blood. In such turbulent times, only by following a strong figure can one survive!"

"My Young Master is divinely gifted, like the Great Sun illuminating the world, born to be the master of heaven and earth. Allowing you to follow is granting you the opportunity to cultivate to the Ghost Face Realm!"

"Otherwise, with your abilities, can you really survive the Death Realm?"

The two Great Perfection Foundation Establishment practitioners of the Longquan Tribe exchanged glances, surprisingly finding the statement reasonable.

Long E shouted, "If truly a strong figure, naturally, they are worth following!"

"Since you are a Guardian, let us see your prowess. If you can defeat us alone, we will submit!"

Chen Qing chuckled. The Golden Cloud Mist was soon within reach, and the Taihao Tribe's reputation was truly useful.

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