Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation

Chapter 422 - 245: Bai Qingyi: I Don’t Want to Wait Anymore...

Sensing the aura of a Nascent Soul True Monarch on him, the other party immediately grew respectful and escorted him into a VIP room.

"...So it is Elder Wang who has graced us with his presence. I am Meng Luo. Greetings!"

Accompanied by a hearty laugh, a Cultivator in a cyan long robe with a fair, beardless face strode in and cupped his hands in salute.

Ling Changqing’s current alias was Wang Changsheng. This Meng Luo was at the Late Stage Golden Core Cultivation, not far from the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm himself.

After the two sat down and exchanged a few pleasantries, Ling Changqing stated his purpose: he wanted to rent a Rank Four Spirit Vein Cave Mansion Hall for three months.

"So that’s why you’ve come, Fellow Daoist Wang. This is easily handled. As long as the fee is paid, we can arrange it for you right away."

Meng Luo said cheerfully. He had handled this kind of business many times before, so he was quite familiar with the process.

"Would it be a problem to pay the rent with Third Grade elixirs?"

Ling Changqing asked.

"Of course! Compared to Spirit Stones, we actually welcome payment in physical resources!"

Meng Luo chuckled.

Ling Changqing nodded slightly. The two conversed for a while longer and finalized all the details.

Meng Luo had already vaguely guessed that this visiting Nascent Soul True Monarch was likely planning to protect a descendant during their breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm, which was why he came to rent a Cave Mansion Hall.

Of course, he didn’t mind. As long as the man paid in full, nothing else was his concern. After all, such situations were not uncommon.

After the resources were exchanged, Meng Luo personally escorted Ling Changqing out and arranged for a Flying Ship to take him to the location.

The location wasn’t too far from the Marketplace. It was a region of low hills and lakes, covered by a relatively remote Rank Four Middle Grade Spirit Vein.

Here, the Craftsmen of the Feiyun Sect had followed the feng shui and natural terrain to construct over a dozen Cave Mansion Halls, all for rent.

More than half of the Cave Mansion Halls here were already rented out, with only six remaining vacant.

Meng Luo showed Ling Changqing the available options. He ultimately chose a Cave Mansion Hall in a quiet location at the foot of a mountain, sufficiently distant from the others to ensure privacy.

It was also the best-located of all the cave mansions in the area, and therefore more expensive, but of course, Ling Changqing didn’t mind that.

"Since Elder Wang has made his decision, it’s settled! This is the Jade Token that controls the mansion’s Array Restriction. Please keep it safe.

The Cave Mansion Hall is staffed with over a hundred maids and servants whom you may command at will. You are also free to bring your own.

As for meals, the Marketplace can prepare and deliver them at any time. The standard and quality are for you to decide, Elder..."

He tirelessly explained every detail until Ling Changqing confirmed he had no further questions, at which point Meng Luo took his leave.

After Meng Luo departed, Ling Changqing thoroughly inspected the Cave Mansion Hall, both inside and out. Only after confirming there were no hidden issues or dangers did he finally relax a little.

After dismissing all the servants and maids, Ling Changqing set up a Shielding Array. Only then did he let the women out and tell Ling Qiyue to prepare for her closed-door cultivation.

Since all the necessary resources were now gathered, Ling Qiyue did not delay. After a brief exchange with Ling Changqing, she turned and entered the Cultivation Chamber.

「One month later.」

Above the Cave Mansion Hall, winds surged and clouds gathered, obscuring the sun and moon. Roiling black clouds of unknown origin completely blotted out the vast Celestial Vault.

Standing guard outside, Ling Changqing looked up. As Ling Qiyue officially began her attempt to break through, the unseen Heaven and Earth Spiritual Mechanism was disturbed, creating a mysterious tide of Spiritual Qi.

Fierce winds now raged around the Cave Mansion Hall, kicking up sand and stones. Amidst the surging tide, an exceptionally massive Spiritual Energy Vortex slowly formed, spinning unhurriedly in the sky above.

A Spiritual Energy Vortex of such immense size immediately drew the attention of the other Cultivators in the vicinity.

"...Huh? Is someone else in seclusion trying to break through to the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm?"

"That’s a rare sight. After all, it’s been many years since we’ve seen a lucky soul successfully break through to a Nascent Soul True Monarch here."

"So, are you going to divine whether this Fellow Daoist will succeed or fail?"

"Heh, I wouldn’t dare say. That’s up to the will of the heavens!"

"Judging by the commotion, their foundation is quite profound. I’d say they have a good chance of success. I just don’t know which clan this Cultivator is from..."

"Sigh... I wonder if I’ll ever get another chance to break through to the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm in this lifetime. I was so close last time!"

"Heh heh, don’t lose heart, Fellow Daoist Qiu. You can do it!"

...

Outside the Cultivation Chamber, Ling Changqing sat in silence, his attention fixed on any movement around the Cave Mansion Hall.

Four Daoist Soldier Puppets stood beside him, clad in Heavy Armor and wielding Giant Shields and Sharp Axes. They were all genuine Grade Four Puppets, capable of unleashing the combat strength of an Early Stage Nascent Soul True Monarch when at full power.

Although the Array Restrictions inside and outside the Cave Mansion Hall were powerful enough to thwart any ordinary Tribulation Cultivator, it was always best to prepare for the unexpected.

’Then again, with the suppressing effect of my supreme Destiny, it’s highly unlikely any mishaps will occur.’

Inside the Cultivation Chamber, Ling Qiyue’s mind was free of distractions as she Embraced the Essence and Guarded Unity. She methodically circulated her Magical Power, crossing the invisible threshold without any mishap and stepping into a brand new Realm.

Shattering the Core to form the Nascent Soul, the Celestial Thunder Tribulation, and the Heart Demon Tribulation—these were the trials a Core Formation Cultivator had to endure to become a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

Only by overcoming each of these steps could one attain the Nascent Soul True Monarch Dao Fruit and enjoy a thousand-year Lifespan, a millennium of freedom.