The scholar bowed to the Earth Immortal. A ball of light wrapped around the crystal and flew towards the Earth Immortal. Several Elders looked at the crystal, their eyes filled with shock.
The Earth Immortal didn't even look at them. He kept the crystal in his hand and saw that it was only a small piece. It was only slightly bigger than a pearl. Just by holding it in his hand, he could feel the energy contained within. It was filled with life, as if his entire body was craving it, "Eat it, eat it."
The Earth Immortal suppressed his desire and looked into the hall. He pondered for a long time, his face expressionless. Then, he waved his hand and sent a ray of light into the crystal.
He examined it carefully. However, there was only life within, and no demonic energy. Under the influence of the light, the crystal became even more translucent. He then turned around and said, "Someone, bring a disciple here who is nearing the end of his lifespan!"
"Yes!" Immediately, someone replied. Inside the hall, Elder Li was expressionless and solemn. The rest of the Elders looked worried, their brows were furrowed and they glanced at each other from time to time.
Just as everyone was deep in thought, someone came in and reported, "Immortal, the disciple who is nearing the end of his lifespan is here."
A person was brought forward. His face was full of wrinkles and his hair was white. His skin had lost its color and he looked like a withered tree branch. He didn't know what had happened. He was a disciple who had left the sect a long time ago. Why was he brought to the core of the sect?
His body trembled as he looked at the Earth Immortal and knelt down, "Greetings, Immortal."
"Get up, open your mouth!" The Earth Immortal said impatiently. He stretched out his hand and scraped some powder off the crystal. The white-haired disciple opened his mouth and pointed with his finger. The powder was wrapped up in a ray of light and fell into the disciple's mouth.
The old man swallowed the powder uneasily. However, the moment he swallowed it, he felt a warm current flowing through his body. His withered body was now filled with life and was slowly being nourished.
"How do you feel after eating it?" The Earth Immortal asked without blinking.
The old man bowed to the Earth Immortal and said, "Immortal, I can feel my lifespan increasing. My withered body is now filled with life."
As the disciple spoke, he looked at the crystal in the Earth Immortal's hand with desire. When the Earth Immortal heard this, his eyes flashed with desire. He then pointed with his finger and a ray of light landed on the disciple's body.
"The increase in Spiritual Qi is a trivial matter."
"My body's essence is growing as well, and my lifespan has increased as well. I don't feel that evil energy that I used to feel." Just as the Earth Immortal was feeling the changes in his body, he heard an Elder exclaim, "I've really become younger."
It turned out that in less than a quarter of an hour, the old disciple's dry skin had become slightly moist, and the wrinkles on his face had lessened. Although the degree was not great, it could not be hidden from the eyes of everyone present.
The Earth Immortal heard the exclamation and sensed the change. He looked at the scholar in surprise and said, "According to my inspection, his lifespan has increased by three years in an instant."
"However, this is only a small part of the Origin Crystal. The entire piece can increase one's lifespan by at least twenty years." The Earth Immortal looked at the crystal in his hand with a gloomy expression. "Is there really such a magical item that can increase one's lifespan?"
"True Sovereign, we don't know the origins of this crystal. I'm afraid it's a trap. For the sake of Dark Altar Sect, please don't use this crystal. Otherwise, you might fall into a trap." An Elder advised with a serious look on his face.
"Hmph!" The Earth Immortal laughed coldly and glanced at the Elder. This Elder had been reprimanded by him before, and was now close to becoming an Earth Immortal. He looked around again, and could see that the eyes of the people around him did not want him to consume it.
"Under the heavens, the Crown Prince lived for thirty years, much less two hundred!" The Earth Immortal's face was blank as he thought of the story of the great Wei Dynasty. Back then, when the Crown Prince saw that his father was gravely ill, he couldn't help but cover his mouth and laugh. If even a father and son were like that, what more a master and disciple?
"Hm, I'm afraid they're all hoping that I'll die." Because he had ruled Dark Altar Sect for two hundred years, if he didn't die, these people would never be able to advance further. However, he knew his own situation. After living for two hundred years, he had grown more and more fearful of death. If only he had another two hundred years, he would definitely be able to become a True Immortal.
Thinking this way, he pondered for a long time before the Earth Immortal smiled and said, "Elder Shi is right. We Daoists should be magnanimous and not be moved by life and death. Although this crystal is good, it cannot bewitch me."
"However, as the Sect Leader, I have to think for the sake of the sect. As long as you can remove the hidden dangers of our disciples, I will agree to this alliance." The Earth Immortal spoke to the scholar.
"True Sovereign!" Elder Shi was about to speak when he saw the Earth Immortal looking at him, "Could it be that Elder Shi doesn't wish to save our disciples?"
Elder Shi shuddered as he took several steps back, "I wouldn't dare!"
"Then all of you can leave!" The Earth Immortal waved his hands, gesturing for everyone to leave. At this point, the entire hall was empty except for Elder Li.
The Earth Immortal's face turned gloomy, "Even an Earth Immortal can't extend his lifespan. What kind of powerful being is behind King Lu? Can he really do this? "
"Investigate the Gate of Life carefully."
"Yes!" Elder Li acknowledged. Seeing that the Earth Immortal had nothing else to say, he was about to retreat when he heard the Earth Immortal speak, "Also, pay close attention to that disciple. Don't let anyone harm him."
"Yes!" Elder Li was enlightened. It wasn't that the Earth Immortal wasn't tempted by the Earth Immortal's offer. It was just that he was extremely cautious and wanted to observe the disciple for a period of time before he consumed the crystal. If the Elders within the sect were to discover the Earth Immortal's intentions, they would think of a way to kill the disciple.
King Lu's Paradise
"Kill!" King Lu didn't have many troops, but most of them were strange looking. They were half human, half beast. Their muscles were bulging, and they were two or three times their height. Their heads were either that of a wolf or a leopard. Their fangs were filled with fangs, and their eyes were bright red.
This beast-headed, human-bodied, and savage-looking monster gave off a massive pressure. Every time it attacked, screams would ring out. A layer of charred skin would appear on the opponents' bodies, and strands of Qi would spread out. Some would recover, while others would die on the spot.
However, the enemy had many elite troops. They pounced forward, and the beast-headed, human-bodied monster would be pierced several times. The sounds of battle rang out incessantly. Following the sounds of battle, more and more demonic shadows were attracted to the Reincarnation Platform, and returned to it. Demonic Qi and Imperial Qi were infused into the Reincarnation Platform to repair the damage. In the blink of an eye, the Demonic Qi and Imperial Qi were restored.
As time passed, the Reincarnation Platform gradually stabilized, as though it had taken root in Paradise. The Blind Daoist's Primordial Spirit sat in front of the Reincarnation Platform, and opened his eyes.
He saw that within the tens of thousands of statues around the Reincarnation Platform, a human figure had appeared. It was very small. The Blind Daoist laughed out loud, "My Origin Crystal doesn't have any demonic Qi. However, this is a power that comes from a higher realm. How can it be useful? If I use it, you will be a demon. If not, how do you think you can reverse your lifespan? "
A demonic spirit then asked softly, "Your Majesty, this is your Demonic Emperor's Origin Crystal. If you use it, it will affect your Primordial Spirit. Is it worth it?"
The Blind Daoist laughed out. He then coughed and looked down at his body, only to see an empty hole. He then sighed, "It's worth it. That Earth Immortal was a Sect Leader. If he transformed into a demon, he would be able to gain the support of an entire sect. How is it not worth it?"
"If it weren't for the fact that I can't squeeze out much, I would have given it to him. It's a pity that the Imperial Qi repels it. If not, wouldn't it be better to give it to King Lu?"
As he spoke up to this point, the Blind Daoist's expression turned cold. His enemy now was Pei Zi Yun. He was the Destined Son of this world, and had to be killed. As long as he was killed, there wouldn't be another Destined Son of this world within a hundred years.
At this point, the Blind Daoist felt that something wasn't right, "This statue has stopped growing. An Earth Immortal should be considered a demon. Why is it so small?"
He then took a closer look and his expression changed. He then laughed coldly, "What a good experiment. I've indeed underestimated the people of this world. Even at the end of your lifespan, it's best to be more cautious. Let's see how much longer you can endure."
Peaceful County
The sky was getting dark, and rain was drizzling down the branches of the trees. Pei Zi Yun rode on a red date stallion as three thousand cavalrymen galloped at full speed.
"Peaceful County is right in front of us. According to the rules, we need food and pigs."
Pei Zi Yun looked around and gave the order to the cavalrymen. Hearing these words, the surrounding cavalrymen all cheered out, "Yes, True Sovereign!"
"Go!"
Pei Zi Yun whipped his horse and rode forward. Very soon, the county appeared in front of them. The surrounding trees had all been chopped down, and a moat surrounded the city. On top of the city, there were soldiers patrolling the city. When they saw the cavalrymen, they would beat the drums, and the gates would close. The leader of the patrol shouted, "Quick, quick, go and report to the magistrate. The cavalry is here."
"Yes." An armored soldier hurriedly ran off.
Pei Zi Yun led the cavalrymen away. He then nodded his head, and one of his personal guards galloped towards the county and shouted, "All of you, offer up a hundred stones of food and ten pigs. If we don't break into the county, it will be too late for regrets!"
"Offer up the food and pigs, offer up the food and pigs."
"Break into the county, break into the county."
The cavalrymen of the imperial court were shouting loudly, and the entire city could hear them. At this point in time, there were still people buying and selling goods on the streets. When they heard the commotion, everyone was terrified and shut their shops. Some even peeked through the gaps in their doors.
"Your excellency, things are bad. The imperial court's cavalrymen are here." The magistrate was entertaining the special envoy. He had just poured some tea and was talking about romance when the armored soldier suddenly reported the news. His face fell.
"What?" The special envoy was around thirty years old. He stood up, "Quick, quick, lead the way. Follow me up the city."
The special envoy and the magistrate hurriedly climbed up the city walls. The magistrate looked down and saw the cavalrymen of the imperial court. They were in perfect formation, and were shouting loudly. Their killing intent was overwhelming. His face turned pale as his lips trembled, and his eyes were filled with fear.
As the magistrate of the county, he had never seen such a scene before. He felt his legs turn to jelly as he trembled in fear. He then turned to the special envoy, "Your excellency, my county only has a thousand soldiers. What do we do now? Should we offer up the food and pigs? If not, if we break into the county, I'm afraid both of us will have to …. "
The magistrate spoke as he wiped the cold sweat off his forehead, his face was filled with fear.
"Hm, you dare?" When the Special Envoy heard this, his face turned red and his reprimand exploded in the County Magistrate's ears. The County Magistrate felt his head go dizzy and jumped in fright. His legs went weak and he leaned forward, about to fall. The bailiff quickly reached out to support him.
"Useless person!" The special envoy looked at the magistrate and thought to himself. He then looked down at the city walls, ignoring the cold rain that fell on his face. He then shouted out angrily, "Although it's just a hundred stones and ten pigs, it's enough to cause the Emperor (King Lu) to lose face. I won't allow it."
"In the past, Anzhong County and Beilin County who gave grain to the Emperor had insulted his majesty. You can't be thinking of the same result as them, right?" The special envoy looked at the county magistrate and said in a cold tone.
"No, no!"
"This lowly official wouldn't dare. For the sake of the Emperor's reputation, I can't give you the food." The magistrate's face was filled with anger as he looked down at the imperial court's army. He then asked softly, "Your excellency, how should we deal with this situation?"
The special envoy knew that the magistrate had submitted to King Lu not long ago, and thus couldn't be forced. He then consoled him, "As long as the county can hold out for a few days, the army will be able to surround you. When that time comes, you will be rewarded."
The magistrate looked at the cavalrymen and then at the city walls. He felt uneasy as he replied, "Yes!"
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