Undying Life

Chapter 150: Chapter 150: The Ambition of the Flood Bull

Heavenly Origin Divine Pill!

These days, Zhongshan had also learned from Bao'er that it was the strongest pill of the Tai Dan Sect. It had been stored in the Tian Di Xuan Huang Cauldron, refined by the fourth-generation sect master of the Tai Dan Sect. It was an eighth-grade divine pill, with miraculous effects. It could cure all poisons, eliminate all evil, heal all injuries, and rapidly replenish true energy. However, the most important aspect was its ability to help one break through cultivation bottlenecks, akin to the Breaking Barrier Pill, enabling one to swiftly reach higher realms.

It was usable for anyone below the Unity Stage.

This pill was very gentle. Whether in the Innate, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, or Unity Stage peak, as long as one reached the peak, it could assist in the breakthrough. It wasn't a possibility; it was a certainty, a guaranteed breakthrough.

The cultivation of the three elders was at the peak of the Unity Stage. Due to the unique cultivation of the Tai Dan Sect, everyone's cultivation depended on the achievements of the sect master. So, at present, the three elders were all stuck at the Unity Stage, unable to progress further.

Above the Nascent Soul Stage was the Unity Stage. The Nascent Soul Stage had a lifespan of 800 years, while the Unity Stage had a lifespan of 1600 years. The three elders were already over a thousand years old. If they couldn't break through before their lifespan was exhausted, they would face the five declines of heaven and man, returning to the yellow earth.

Inside the Tian Di Xuan Huang Cauldron, there were originally eight Heavenly Origin Divine Pills. Among them, the sect masters of past generations had used two, and recently one had been taken by Shadow No Evil. Now, there were five left, all belonging to Bao'er.

The three elders stared at Bao'er, their eyes flashing uncertainly. The Heavenly Origin Divine Pill? Was the sect master really going to abandon the ancestral teachings and give it to them?

"Elders, what do you think? The Great Dong Empire will inevitably become the Great Dong Dynasty, the Great Dong Empire, or even the Great Dong Celestial Dynasty one day. All of this requires the joint efforts of the three elders." Bao'er smiled.

Zhongshan, standing beside her, also smiled faintly. He didn't feel the slightest heartache over the Heavenly Origin Divine Pill. Money was meant to make more money, and this treasure was meant to obtain even greater treasures. If three Heavenly Origin Divine Pills could bring the three elders or even the Tai Dan Sect to their side, then their value surpassed anything else.

Staring at Bao'er, the three elders took a deep breath, pondering continuously.

"Good!" Elder Yao Yu was the first to speak.

Good! This single word relieved Zhongshan's heart, making it happen.

Zhongshan was extremely excited in his heart, but on the surface, he remained calm.

"Alright, three elders, three Heavenly Origin Divine Pills will be given to you immediately. From now on, the Tai Dan Sect will be a part of the Great Dong Empire, as the Tai Dan Court. The residence will still be the original Tai Dan Sect. One of the three elders must stay here in the imperial city, while the other two elders, one will begin the breakthrough, and the other will be responsible for protection. How about it?" Bao'er arranged.

"Okay," the three elders nodded.

"In that case, please follow me." Bao'er smiled.

Bao'er led the way, followed closely by the three elders. Opening the door and walking out onto the square, there were already over twenty disciples of the Tai Dan Sect standing on the square. They all looked extremely respectful towards Bao'er and the three elders, completely unaware that the entire Tai Dan Sect had been sold by their predecessors.

On the other side, Wei Tai Zhong and others were waiting.

In front of the eight wind holes of the Tian Di Xuan Huang Cauldron, Bao'er carefully examined each one. In front of one of the wind holes, she formed a strange seal with her hand and gently struck it.

"Hummmm..."

The Tian Di Xuan Huang Cauldron trembled slightly, and a large amount of spiritual energy suddenly surged out of the wind hole. The three elders watched excitedly, as only the sect master of the Tai Dan Sect knew how to open the Tian Di Xuan Huang Cauldron. Ordinary people couldn't obtain the Heavenly Origin Divine Pill inside it, otherwise, the previous generations of elders would have taken it out long ago. Of course, the three elders were also extremely curious about how Shadow No Evil had managed to take out the Heavenly Origin Divine Pill, but Shadow No Evil was already dead, so there was no way to find out.

The spiritual energy gushed out from the wind hole, followed by a golden pill the size of a longan, surrounded by swirling clouds and mist, appearing extremely mystical.

"Elder Yao Yu," Bao'er called.

"Oh, good!" Elder Yao Yu excitedly reached out and quickly took out a small jade bottle, swiftly collecting the flying Heavenly Origin Divine Pill.

Elders Yao Chen and Yao Lu looked on with envy as Elder Yao Yu eagerly inspected and carefully stored away the pill. The two elders then looked back at Bao'er.

Seeing the expressions of the three elders, Bao'er smiled slightly, following the same procedure. She swiftly took out two more Heavenly Origin Divine Pills, and Elders Yao Chen and Yao Lu joyfully accepted them. Although they were all over a thousand years old, most of their time had been spent immersed in alchemy, and their depth of worldly understanding was not as profound—

Three years later, inside a palace within the imperial city of the Great Dong Empire.

Zhongshan sat at the head, with Bao'er seated beside him, and Elder Yao Yu on the other side.

"Elder Yao Yu, how do you feel now?" Zhongshan asked with a smile.

"Pack of wolves searching for the heavenly treasures we desire, the people of the Tai Dan Court will have more time for alchemy, and the materials are also very abundant. It will be much faster than before. It seems that the Tai Dan Court will soon have to recruit more disciples." Elder Yao Yu chuckled.

"Of course, you all have an easier time with alchemy, and these wolves are also happy with their findings. After all, apart from supplying the Great Dong Empire's army with these low-grade pills, the rest will be given to these wolves searching for spiritual herbs. Their cultivation will also advance much faster." Zhongshan chuckled.

"Yes, but I hope that Your Majesty can increase your cultivation early and lead the Great Dong Empire to greatness." Elder Yao Yu's expression turned serious.

Looking at Elder Yao Yu, Zhongshan smiled faintly, nodding. Although they had spent three years together, Elder Yao Yu still didn't look up to the Great Dong Empire. After all, it was too low-level.

Bao'er, on the side, noticed Zhongshan's embarrassment and immediately stood up. "Alright, Elder Yao Yu, you continue to teach the disciples. His Majesty and I have other matters to attend to."

Looking at Bao'er, Elder Yao Yu could only show a wry smile, nodding and standing up to respectfully see off Zhongshan and Bao'er.

Zhongshan didn't say much. The three elders had their own pride. Although they had joined the Great Dong Empire because of the situation and interests, their cultivation was already extraordinary. Before the breakthrough, they were already at the Unity Stage, and now they were even further ahead than before. They naturally harbored some resentment towards this 'master,' who only had the cultivation of the Innate Stage.

On the way, Bao'er and Zhongshan walked side by side.

"My lord, please don't mind. These elders are obsessed with alchemy and not very good with social graces," Bao'er softly spoke beside Zhongshan.

"It's okay. Isn't it better to have such straightforward subordinates? Besides, what kind of person am I, to care about such things?" Zhongshan smiled.

"Well, it's just that the dynasty's luck is still too little. Although your cultivation speed has increased a lot, it's still a bit slow. After consuming so many pills these past three years, you only reached the tenth level of the Innate Stage a few days ago," Bao'er sighed.

"Haha, reaching the tenth level of the Innate Stage in three years is already very good for me. It's already good enough. And you know, when I was in the Postnatal Realm, in order to advance one level, I could sit in seclusion for several years," Zhongshan comforted.

"Well, my lord, are you going to the Kaiyang Sect soon?" Bao'er asked reluctantly.

"Yes, now that I've reached the tenth level of the Innate Stage and opened all the meridians, I must quickly cultivate them into a complete Primordial Qi. The Kaiyang Sect's spiritual tide is about to begin. This time, with your additional pills and the spiritual tide, I will definitely succeed," Zhongshan said firmly.

Seeing the determined look in Zhongshan's eyes, Bao'er smiled foolishly.

"Master, there are two Heavenly Origin Divine Pills left. You should take them too, just in case. After all, consuming another pill may not guarantee a breakthrough one hundred percent of the time," Bao'er said softly.

"Two pills? Didn't you say that a person can only consume one Heavenly Origin Divine Pill? Taking the second one won't help with breakthroughs; at most, it will heal injuries and dispel toxins," Zhongshan replied, looking at Bao'er.

"Master, please take them together. You know Bao'er's constitution. They won't be of any use to her. Let's take them together just in case," Bao'er said firmly, looking at Zhongshan.

Stopping in his tracks, Zhongshan stared at Bao'er, his eyes filled with tenderness and gratitude. Heaven has truly been kind to me.

"Bao'er, for the next few days, I won't attend court. I'll accompany you wholeheartedly."—

More than nine years ago, Hongniu joined the Kaiyang Sect. Due to his excellent aptitude and the continuous nurturing of his master, Hongniu's cultivation speed was extremely fast. He reached the fourth level of the Innate Stage in the second year. Among the group of disciples who had just joined, he progressed the fastest. However, just when Hongniu was at the height of his confidence, he was defeated by someone one stage lower than him, at the third level of the Innate Stage.

It was a disgrace, an absolute disgrace. Hongniu was extremely unwilling to accept it. He doubled the intensity of his daily cultivation. Finally, after more than a year, Hongniu became the first among his group of new disciples to reach the sixth level of the Innate Stage, finally forming his true essence.

After forming his true essence, the first person Hongniu thought of was the one who had defeated him last time, Zhongshan. He was determined to challenge him and regain his lost honor. But Zhongshan seemed to have disappeared, and it wasn't until half a year later that Zhongshan reappeared. However, the first person Zhongshan challenged upon his return was not him, but a cultivator at the ninth level of the Innate Stage.

He was seeking death. Although Zhongshan had miraculously reached the sixth level of the Innate Stage, there was still a three-level difference between them. How could he possibly win? It was nothing short of courting humiliation. However, that battle deeply shocked Hongniu. Was Zhongshan truly at the sixth level of the Innate Stage? Even though he himself was also at the sixth level of the Innate Stage, witnessing the battle between Zhongshan and Nan Batian, he couldn't muster any fighting spirit.

Feeling disheartened, Hongniu returned home. But his disappointment soon turned into an even greater driving force, driving him to train even harder than before. He trained tirelessly day and night, hoping to narrow the gap between them.

Finally, Hongniu succeeded. As the spiritual tide of the Kaiyang Sect approached after seven years, Hongniu reached the tenth level of the Innate Stage. The tenth level of the Innate Stage, in just over nine years. As long as he underwent the baptism of the spiritual tide and continued his efforts, he would definitely reach the Golden Core Stage. At that time, what would Zhongshan count for?