I Seek Immortality Through Serendipity

Seven days later, Ten Thousand Islands Sea, Donglei Island.

This island lies at the extreme east of the Ten Thousand Islands Sea, the last island in the east of this Sea.

Further east lies a massive thundercloud.

The thundercloud covers the sky, its height unknown, its width beyond measure, like a gray world wall, standing timeless over the vast sea.

”Boom!”

The mighty thunderstorm sound, resounding for thousands of years, the terrifying thunder roar, enough to daunt all cultivators.

Just then, above the sea, three Escape Lights approached together, led by a young Daoist with handsome looks, face like a jade crown.

Behind the Daoist stood a woman in a black robe, her face hidden.

The woman’s figure was strikingly graceful, her slender waist and elegant curves discernible even beneath the loose black robe.

A tall young man followed the two, also dressed in a black magical robe, his visage obscured, his identity unknowable.

”Is this the Sea of Thunderclouds?”

Gazing at the distant, earth-shattering gigantic thunderstorm, the young Daoist could not help but marvel.

The aura of this thunderstorm was too frightening; even separated by a thousand miles, one could feel the perpetual surge of Thunder Power.

He even suspected that not only Golden Core cultivators, but even Daoist Embryo Realm experts could not safely venture through the thunderclouds at its peak.

”Indeed, beyond this sea lies the Western Sea Continent.”

From beneath the black robe came Cen Qingqing’s hoarse voice.

”How far is the teleportation array on the Western Sea Continent from the Fire Cloud Sect?”

Gu Yuan transmitted his inquiry.

”Teleportation Arrays cannot be established by ordinary forces; as far as I know, on the Western Sea Continent, only in the Tier Four Sect, Dao Origin Sect’s ’Ten Thousand Laws City’ is one stationed, capable of teleporting the Four Domains.”

”Ten Thousand Laws City and Fire Cloud Sect are extremely far apart, at least ten thousand miles. Yet, if one intends to reach Ten Thousand Laws Sect, one must pass through Fire Cloud Sect’s domain, unless detouring via the Scorpio Mountains.”

”Inside the Scorpio Mountains, there are countless demon beasts; it’s said Great Demons exist, making it highly dangerous, exceedingly difficult to traverse.”

Cen Qingqing softly elaborated.

”There’s no recourse but to try forcibly.”

”Fire Cloud Sect is too perilous, Golden Core abilities must not be underestimated. Though Wan Linshan’s Soul Lamp has not been extinguished yet, when devoured by Soul-Devouring Insects, the Soul Lamp will certainly fluctuate; should Golden Core techniques in Fire Cloud Sect deduce it, we’d absolutely meet our end.”

”Detouring via Scorpio Mountains still holds a chance for survival!”

Gu Yuan did not hesitate in the slightest, directly choosing the latter path.

”All depends on Dao Brother!”

Cen Qingqing watched Gu Yuan’s back; her beautiful eyes glimmered, her gaze intricate, ultimately softly acceding.

At this juncture, she had no means left.

Provoking Fire Cloud Sect, whether residing in Ten Thousand Islands Sea or staying on the Western Sea Continent, the danger was immense.

Unless one could ascend to Golden Core in a short time, disaster was inevitable sooner or later.

The wrath of a Golden Core, is not something ordinary people can withstand.

Thus, she could only heed Gu Yuan’s advice, accompanying him to the South Mountain Domain.

For this, the two even relinquished the ten-year commitment to Extreme Yin Island.

The Heart-devouring Insect could not maintain the Soul Lamp for eternity; after at most half a year, Wan Linshan’s soul too would gradually dissipate due to incompleteness, lacking nourishment.

Therefore, they must seize this time to leave this place quickly.

Cen Qingqing knew Gu Yuan’s rescue of her wasn’t purely benevolent.

The Daoist before her, single-mindedly aspired to the Dao, his methods ruthless, clearly not one for indulging in affection; moreover, no grand alliance under the moon, nor moments of romance existed between them.

They merely intersected twice, which were mere ”mutual cooperation” or ”heroic rescue” scenes.

There was no profound love language.

Yet she too was a cultivator, inwardly lucid, understanding that between Dao Companions, it was merely mutual support and utilization.

Before his passing, her father left a message within the Moonlight Ruyi, stating this person could be a Dao Companion, for his ”keeping promises” and formidable methods.

Hence, she comprehends Gu Yuan’s ”ulterior motives,” yet made no futile ”reserve.”

Though unspoken explicitly, they both recognized each other’s needs.

This was no romance, merely a transaction.

”Let’s go, first find a Thunder Crossing Dharma Boat, then say more once through the Sea of Thunderclouds!”

Gu Yuan, speaking behind him, tenderly said for once.

”Yes, Dao Brother!”

Cen Qingqing’s tone softened considerably.

For matters concerning ”Dual Cultivation,” as long as not forceful, both their attitudes involuntarily softened.

Only the Heart-devouring Insect, controlling Wan Linshan’s body, continually consuming Mana, showed no concern for this matter of dual cultivation with a Tripod Furnace.

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”Boom!”

Half a day later, Gu Yuan and the three embarked on a Dharma Boat towering a hundred zhang high and hundreds of zhang wide.

Above the Dharma Boat, countless Restriction Dao Patterns gleamed brightly, heaps of Spirit Stones piled within the cabin providing boundless power for the Dharma Boat.

This was a ”Thunder Crossing Dharma Boat”; though merely a Tier Two High-grade Treasure Boat, its immense size and countless restrictions bestowed protection far surpassing usual High-grade Spiritual Artifacts.

When the Array Patterns on the Dharma Boat opened, the robust Spiritual Shield was unbreakable even by five late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators joining forces.

The year of waking hibernation approached; thunderstorm dispersed, less ferocious now, yet even a trace of Thunder Power remaining was beyond ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators’ endurance.

Only such colossal apparatus could withstand thunder, navigating safely within the ”Cloud Path.”

”Esteemed predecessors, please take your seats!”

Upon the Dharma Boat, numerous people came and went.

As it was the fifty-year awakening year, if one wished to leave Ten Thousand Islands Sea, it’s the only chance, or else, wait another fifty years.

Most cultivators coming and going wore black robes, face veils, and masks, concealing their figures and covering their Qi.

Within the Ten Thousand Islands Sea, conflicts abounded; everyone was cautious.

And the steward on the Thunder Crossing Dharma Boat paid no heed, merely took out a ”Spirit Testing Array Disc,” individually appraising everyone’s cultivation.

As long as cultivation was not concealed, other matters were irrelevant.

After all, the Thunder Crossing Dharma Boat’s patron was White Flame City, and a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator oversaw the vessel.

Relying on the Dharma Boat’s power, a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator could fend off five adversaries single-handedly; unless many late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators infiltrated, no one dared cause trouble on the Thunder Crossing Dharma Boat.

Gu Yuan and the three’s cultivation was also exposed.

Luckily, aside from cultivation, the Dharma Boat did not pry into passengers’ identities.

As long as payment was made, everyone was a guest.

But Gu Yuan’s Divine Sense remained reserved, Heaven-Revealing Spirit Eye scanning everywhere.

The Heart-devouring Insect hadn’t wholly consumed Wan Linshan’s memories, thus Gu Yuan wasn’t aware if remnants of Fire Cloud Sect people persisted in the Ten Thousand Islands Sea.

All must proceed with caution.

Luckily, all was secure, without anomaly, Gu Yuan and the three safely boarded the Dharma Boat.

Half a day later, the Dharma Boat gently quivered, then slowly sailed into the boundless cloud sea, heading toward the Western Sea Continent.