Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 222 - 174 Tao Qian Enters the Mansion, Wishing to Plant Longevity Peaches

Bai Yao took the warm jade and the cloud talisman from Tao Qian's hand and hurried back to report the completion of his duty.

Tao Qian, holding the Absolute Immortal Token and the Jade Purification Bottle, returned to Ascending Immortal Island.

Now, Tao Qian had reclaimed three Bie Fu, and with the three prohibitions unified, the entire Immortal Island, coveted even by the Long-Elders of the Cavernous Mystery Realm, fell completely into Tao Qian's hands.

He had fully activated the island's three meridians, enveloping the entire island inside and out with a tight barrier.

At this moment, even if a powerful being assaulted the island, Tao Qian would not fear in the slightest.

On the island, including the three Bie Fu, there were residences such as the Cliff Sea Pavilion in abundance; however, the various layouts within had been emptied by the servants of the Xie Family.

For Tao Qian to replenish everything would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

Despite not being poor, among cultivators of the same realm, Master Tao was considered immensely wealthy.

But that was all; his roots stemmed from a small town in Southern Yue, and his cultivation journey had been brief. No matter how wealthy, he could not compare to a thousand-year-old clan like the Xie Family.

"Years ago, Aunt Yunhua fought with the Xie Family over taking a disciple, leading to an unpleasant fallout."

"But after all, being a talent with an Innate Taoist Body, the Xie Family couldn't possibly give up Senior Sister Lingji. Even after she joined their sect, they continued to supply her with vast amounts of cultivation resources, in a way asserting their dominance."

"Regrettably, it ended the way it did."

In a flash of thought, Tao Qian was already leading a group of young ones toward the towering peaks of the three Immortal Mountains at the heart of Ascending Immortal Island.

Following behind him was a multitude of figures.

Apart from the extremely conspicuous group of Hundred crystal demon girls, who under the brilliance of the sun were dazzling, there was also a large group of the Dragon Species Clan and several hundred merfolk, forming a mighty procession.

Unwittingly, Tao Qian, once a solitary figure, had amassed such a substantial foundation and wealth.

Counting the eight hundred Fire Spirits and the various other beast evils and oddities, Tao Qian and his possession of Ascending Immortal Island could totally be considered a major power.

Iron Buddha Mountain, which Tao Qian once regarded as a dreaded Demon Cave!

Now, upon looking again, it seemed rather ordinary.

Auspicious clouds rose before the Flame, Yunhua, and Ice Pot Immortal Mountains, and Tao Qian once more produced the Ascending Immortal Token.

This token, now complete and entirely owned by Tao Qian.

Instantly, the token emitted a misty immortal light, brilliant as stars, shining directly upon the stele on Yunhua Immortal Mountain, which stood tall and was engraved with the words "Ascending Immortal Island Yunhua Mountain Spiritual Resonance Cave Mansion."

In an instant, thunder roared.

First, the Flame Immortal Mountain trembled suddenly, releasing a flame cloud that enveloped half of the island. Then the Ice Pot Immortal Mountain lifted a silver-white water cloud among the sound of trickling springs. The two clouds clashed in the sky, harmonizing water and fire, with clouds drifting and a rainbow light so dazzling spanned entire Ascending Immortal Island.

Among the island's many birds and beasts were many auspicious creatures such as psychic cranes, phoenixes, and colorful deer.

Upon hearing the commotion, they hurried from all around to offer their congratulations.

Such a scene was indeed worthy of great admiration, a true vision of an Immortal's realm.

Tao Qian watched for a while, just as the doors of Spiritual Resonance Cave swung wide open.

He then led a few young ones into the cave to take a look. From the outside, the Spiritual Resonance Cave didn't seem all that remarkable.

But once inside, they realized that it was a different world entirely.

Accompanied by the constant exclamations of the youngsters, Tao Qian's vision was immediately filled with multi-leveled profound pavilions and pearl palaces. The palaces, reaching over a dozen layers, each equipped with a transmission array on either side for the convenience of the mansion master to come and go to and from the Flame and Ice Pot Immortal Mountains.

Both Immortal Mountains held their mysteries, producing a large number of water and fire alien elements.

They could also be used for refining techniques and treasures.

Now that Tao Qian had just established his Dao Foundation, he needed internal and external tempering and had to break through several barriers to advance into the Transcend Mortality Realm.

With the help of Water and Fire Origin Qi, he could achieve twice the results with half the effort.

Although the palace and pavilion were misty with immortality, they were indeed all empty. Apart from some merfolk silk, some green stone jade tables, and Bright Pearls and Spirit Shells embedded in the domed ceilings and jade walls that were too difficult to remove, almost all the movable furniture and arrangements had been cleared out.

This included the Cultivation Manuals that Tao Qian cared about most, not even a scrap of paper was left for him.

If someone unknowledgeable were here, they would only sigh at how thoroughly the previous owner had moved out.

Tao Qian, aware of the reasons, chose not to comment.

"The Spiritual Resonance Cave was originally built by Senior Sister, and all resources might have been brought from the Xie Family."

"After the Senior Sister perished outside, the Xie Family might still blame Aunt Yunhua for not protecting her well, and emptying the cave mansion to vent their anger is not an impossibility."

"It doesn't matter, I prefer this kind of clean and simple style anyway."

Muttering to himself, Tao Qian seemed to think of something.

He first instructed the merfolk on a few matters, allowing the young ones to continue playing wildly in the various palaces.

He then suddenly shifted his form with a thought and teleported to the deepest and highest chamber of the Spiritual Resonance Cave.

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Elsewhere in the palatial pavilions, as Tao Qian arrived holding the Ascending Immortal Token, the doors would open immediately.

But this particular "Secret Temple" remained tightly shut.

This Secret Temple seemed to merge perfectly with the Void, and surrounding it was the continuous sound of thunder.

Ahead was a stately and mysterious bronze portal, engraved with many inscriptions and symbols, subtly linked in a terrifying prohibition that even Tao Qian dared not violate.

"Here lies what the Master referred to as the most valuable thing in the entire Ascending Immortal Island and the Spiritual Resonance Cave Mansion,"

"A Star Membrane Secret Realm!"

"A Star Aperture that can connect to the Outer Realm!"

"This will be of great use once I step into the Cavernous Mystery and Ultimate Happiness Realms in the future."

In Tao Qian's mind, the instructions of his master, Duobao Daoist, flashed.

At the same time, he inevitably churned up another thought.

This tremendous opportunity, originally belonged to Senior Sister Xie Lingji.

Thinking of this made Tao Qian somewhat wistful, while at the same time, a sense of caution grew within his heart.

"Senior Sister Xie Lingji, with her background, her talent, her support, had a smooth Dao Path, and moreover, she had gone far beyond where I stand today," Tao Qian reflected. "Yet even so, she fell mid-journey."

"Then there's Daoist Alcohol and Meat Li Changle, or the Beautiful Corpse, or Bai Qin... I must always be vigilant. The world of cultivation is fraught with danger at every moment. One must never allow a moment of success to breed arrogance or carelessness."

With his mind made up, Tao Qian didn't ponder further, nor did he attempt to probe the roots of his Star Aperture.

Since Aunt Yunhua and his master had deemed it unnecessary for him at this time, warning that reckless action could be life-threatening, he naturally had no intention of courting death.

Back in the main hall of the Cave Mansion, subordinates such as the Merfolk and the Dragon Demons began to busy themselves.

Together with the hundred Crystal Demon Girls, the long-deserted Spiritual Resonance Cave Mansion and Ascending Immortal Island suddenly became lively.

Yet this place had been deserted for many years, and it would indeed take at least several days to get everything in order.

And that would just be a cursory tidy-up.

After all, a clever cook can't make do without rice. As a mere Foundation Establishment Realm disciple, Tao Qian could not expect to arrange his Cave Mansion perfectly, making it immaculate and splendid, even with help from some subordinates.

Not to mention the order on the island, aside from Cliff Sea Pavilion, the three Bie Fu, and Three Immortals Mountain, the other areas of Ascending Immortal Island still bore the appearance of wilderness.

The Merfolk could hardly step out to fetch water or pick fruits without being attacked.

Tao Qian could use those tremendously powerful Forbidden Techniques to eliminate this problem, such as suppressing or eradicating the untamable Devil Species, Alien Species, and various mysterious signs from the heavens across the island.

But, that would be costly in terms of resources, which Tao Qian simply could not afford. The Great Forbidden Techniques such as Mystic Netherworld True Water, Twelve Beast Evil, and Three Yangs and One Qi don't operate out of thin air. They remain dormant under normal circumstances, but once fully activated, they would consume a vast amount of cultivation resources.

Additionally, it would be such a waste!

The wilderness had its advantages.

Tao Qian had no desire to guard such a large Immortal Island with just a few juniors, a bunch of Merfolk, and a group from the Dragon Species Clan.

In his view, those Devil Species and Alien Species, as well as celestial omens, all had their value.

Whether transforming them into subordinates or using them for refining techniques and treasures, both were better than wastefully clearing them out.

At this moment, Tao Qian stood before the Spiritual Resonance Cave Mansion, listening to the reports from Jiushou by his side.

This Nine-Headed Beast had dominated the Dragon Marsh Water Mansion for many years and was an absolute power on Ascending Immortal Island.

"Master, it would have been extremely simple to straighten out this island,"

"Years ago when True Master Xie Lingji was here, she had a treasure called the 'Sky Mirror' that worked in conjunction with the island's Forbidden Techniques. It allowed her to peep at every corner of the island. If there were any disturbances, the Mirror Spirit within the treasure would automatically control the Forbidden Techniques to either erase, suppress, or relocate the disturbances without any trouble."

"Unfortunately, after True Master Lingji passed away, that treasure was taken away by the Xie Family."

"But Master, as a disciple of Duobao True Monarch, what you surely don't lack should be Magical Treasures, right?"

"If Master could bring the 'Returning Immortal Mirror' here, all those barbaric beings and strange celestial omens on the island wouldn't be able to stir up even the slightest ripple."

Jiushou's words were completely ignored by Tao Qian.

What truly entered his ears was the other information about Ascending Immortal Island.

Tao Qian had originally thought that, while the island was wild, the strength of the numerous Devil Species and Alien Species would not be strong, at least not stronger than Jiushou, or else it wouldn't allow him to occupy the Water Mansion.

Now he realized that wasn't the case.

Perhaps because the former Island Master Senior Sister Xie was too powerful and had such strange talents, she raised a variety of peculiar Alien Species on the island.

Jiushou and a group of the Dragon Species Clan could only occupy the Cloud Mist Marsh.

They were incapable of going ashore for conquests.

The reason Tao Qian found no formidable Devil Species or Alien Species causing trouble when he took over the three Bie Fu was that his actions were swift, and because the island had been wild for too long, the powerful creatures each had their own territories. As long as Tao Qian didn't provoke them, they had no interest in bothering him.

Now that Tao Qian had taken control of the Spiritual Resonance Cave again and could use the Forbidden Techniques, it was even more so.

However, this did not mean that Tao Qian had complete possession of Ascending Immortal Island. As a controller of Forbidden Techniques, he was unharmed on the island.

But others were not so lucky.

"Although they're not a major problem, I still need to find a solution,"

"If guests visit in the future and accidentally get devoured by those Devil Species or Alien Species on the island, what would happen to my reputation?"

"I can't bring the Returning Immortal Mirror here, but there are other ways to gain complete control of this Immortal Island."

Muttering to himself, Tao Qian suddenly had an idea, and his eyes lit up.

Under Jiushou's puzzled gaze, he reached out and... conjured a person.

To be precise, it was an active, living person sitting cross-legged with eyes closed and still breathing.

This person was handsome, except for the heavy dark circles resulting from excessive indulgence, which detracted slightly from his beauty.

Situ Fei!

Almost forgotten by Tao Qian, this Puppet avatar had played a key role several times back in Southern Yue.

Tao Qian had originally thought to destroy this avatar during the Three Calamities but had later decided to keep it.

But now, it wasn't being called upon for use.

What Tao Qian needed was something on this avatar.

With a thought, Situ Fei suddenly opened his mouth and spat out an extraordinarily vibrant peach blossom.

It floated down into Tao Qian's palm, with a delicate pink glow shimmering.

In Tao Qian's eyes, a small space immediately reflected, containing a few treasures and Cultivation Manuals.

"Pan Hongniang, before her death, left all her possessions to Situ Fei."

"However, her true wealth lies in a place called 'Peach Blossom Valley.' As soon as my Puppet avatar goes there, it can claim everything immediately."

"Of course, the legacy of Nongyu Immortal isn't really attractive to me anymore."

"But her 'Five Immoral Lustful Peach Blossom Scripture,' which she cultivated, can now provide me with some reference."

"After all, it's my first time planting peach trees. Pan Hongniang, however, is quite experienced in that regard."