I Seek Immortality Through Serendipity

However, he did not wish to get too deeply involved with the Three-headed Infant Fox. He had already gained immensely from the Spirit Treasure Cliff Secret Realm; the urgent task at hand was to peacefully digest and carefully cultivate.

The elder saw through Gu Yuan’s thoughts, and then smiled as he said, ”Do not be hasty, why not listen?”

Without waiting for Gu Yuan’s response, the elder waved his sleeve, shielding the area from worldly scrutiny, and then directly asked, ”Have you ever heard of the Celestial Abyss Dharma Assembly?”

Celestial Abyss Dharma Assembly?!

Gu Yuan lifted his head, a look of astonishment in his eyes, followed by a realization.

He had read about this assembly in the records of the Thousand Waves Sect.

It is a grand event in the East Mountain Realm.

The cause, like the Vermilion Fruit Dharma Assembly of the Thousand Waves Sect, is due to a Spirit Root.

Hundred-Year Life Extension Fruit!

This Spirit Root is truly a Heaven-Earth Spirit Root, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, taking five hundred years to bloom, five hundred years to fruit, five hundred years to mature, summing up to one thousand five hundred years to produce three fruits.

One fruit alone can extend a Golden Core cultivator’s life by three hundred years!

However, a Golden Core cultivator can only consume one fruit in their lifetime.

Even so, it is an irresistible temptation.

Three hundred years of life is enough for many Golden Core cultivators to strive for deeper realms.

Even if unable to break through, living carefreely in the world for three hundred years is a splendid and joyous, almost immortal-like existence.

Moreover, as long as this Spirit Root does not wither, it can endlessly produce essence-extending fruits, a true treasure.

Hence, this Spirit Root becomes highly sought after, drawing greed and contention from countless sect cultivators, far surpassing the commotion caused by the Vermilion Fruit of the Thousand Waves Sect.

Various forces have entered the fray, competing intensely.

Although the Spirit Root’s location was merely the size of a palm, countless sects forcefully referred to it as their own Spiritual Land.

After multiple negotiations, magical combat, and bargaining, it was ultimately acquired by the Tier Four Yunji Sect.

But to monopolize this Spirit Root comes with great pressure, and Yunji Sect is adept at management.

Thus, they came up with the brilliant idea of hosting a ”Dharma Assembly.”

Every one thousand five hundred years, Yunji Sect sells ”Dharma Assembly Jade Tokens” to cultivators from all corners.

With these jade tokens, one can participate in the Celestial Abyss Dharma Assembly, engage in magical combat, with the top three rewarded with the Hundred-Year Life Extension Fruit!

The moment this news spread, a storm erupted from all sides, with numerous cultivators eager to grab a share, purchasing ”Dharma Assembly Jade Tokens” in droves.

However, only the top three can earn the essence-increasing fruit; the rest merely accompany the race.

Thus, Yunji Sect not only does not lose but profits greatly from this.

After all, the price of a ”Dharma Assembly Jade Token” is extremely high, which ordinary cultivators cannot afford.

Only those whose life span is nearing the end would pay such a high price.

Initially, the assembly was attended by some Late Stage Golden Core Great Cultivators, whose formidable combat prowess and nearing life span led to fierce struggles resulting in life-or-death situations frequently.

Yunji Sect couldn’t control this.

Later, they changed the rules, restricting the combat participants to Mid-Stage Golden Core cultivators, prohibiting Late Stage Golden Core Great Cultivators from entering the field, to avoid kindling true rage.

As years pass, this assembly has been held six times, attracting greater attention and success with each event.

Before, it was mainly the elderly Late Stage Golden Core Great Cultivators battling, whose age was exceptionally high, not considered outstanding figures.

But after switching to Mid-Stage Golden Core participants, many Great Cultivators invited famous young talents, causing ripples from all directions, eventually evolving into a confrontation among the young generation of Golden Core cultivators in the East Mountain Realm.

A few enthusiasts even labeled the top three as the Three Heroes of Celestial Abyss.

Yunji Sect not only encouraged this but increased their promotion, even offering treasures, enriching the rewards for the top three, thereby motivating numerous cultivators to join.

During the previous Celestial Abyss Dharma Assembly, almost all true inheritors from major sects in the East Mountain Realm participated, competing for rankings.

To this day, the fame of this assembly surpasses that of the Hundred-Year Life Extension Fruit itself, with many cultivators entering not for the fruit, but to meet the heroes of East Mountain Realm, proving their cultivation.

At this moment, this Great Demon mentions this assembly, the purpose is self-evident.

”I’m but a minor cultivator, afraid I can’t offer any assistance to you, senior!”

Gu Yuan shook his head and sighed lightly.

Meeting the world’s heroes is not impossible, it’s just that he needs to digest the opportunities he’s gained now; there is no time to vie for fame.

Furthermore, fighting for one’s own face is different from being a tool for others.

”Minor cultivator?”

The elder, hearing this, stared deeply at Gu Yuan: ”Among the six Token Masters, besides you, only that white-haired lad from the Seven Treasures Dharma Body Sect survived the secret realm, while the Golden Core of the Divine Will Sect and the Daoist from the Celestial Heart Sect are both missing, presumably all by your hand!”

”Such prowess, how could it be minor?”

But halfway through, the elder realized that verbal persuasion is the least useful and directly said, ”Mr. Gu, I’m not trying to force you, but I ask you to hear my terms.”

”The Celestial Abyss Dharma Assembly, overseen by Great Cultivators of Yunji Sect, even watched by a Daoist Embryo, is utterly safe, I can assure you that!”

The elder first affirmed the safety of the assembly, then seriously stated, ”The Celestial Abyss Dharma Assembly has become increasingly popular; Yunji Sect has made great efforts to attract more cultivators!”

”For the top three, apart from an Essence Increasing Fruit, the third place gets Yunji Sect’s secret Tier Four Cloud Seal.”

”Second place receives a ’Transforming Truth Pill’!”

”This pill is a Tier Three Top-Grade Pill for breaking through Late Stage Golden Core. Consuming this pill, the anomaly you produce can elevate one level higher than your own, reaching perfection, exceedingly powerful, and can only be refined by Tier Four Alchemy Masters!”

The elder explained deeply, yet his words were filled with temptation.

Gu Yuan’s heart was slightly stirred.

Late Stage Golden Core cultivators, who comprehend True Scriptures and can condense anomalies while invoking Thousand-Li Spirit Qi, possess invincible combat prowess.

Yet the anomalies differ in quality.

High-grade Anomalies, born with Dao Charm, glow like daylight in the night, resplendent Spiritual Light rising like a Great Sun.

Middle-grade Anomalies, solidified Dao Charm, accompanied by winds and clouds, Spiritual Light shining like a bright moon.

Low-grade Anomalies, lively Dao Charm, storming rains, flickering Spiritual Light like stars.

In truth, anomalies all consist of true meanings, even low-grade anomalies have boundless mana; however, the difference is significant, with High-grade Anomalies being the best of the best, top-notch individuals.

There are even rumors stating that low-grade anomalies cannot achieve a Daoist Embryo.

This matter remains unverified, but from what is known, all True Persons who achieve a Daoist Embryo when possessing a Golden Core have condensed Middle-grade or higher anomalies.

Anomalies’ grade is influenced by one’s cultivation technique and their cultivation insights.

Even an inferior Dharma Gate can condense High-grade Anomalies; similarly, an Upper-class Cultivation Technique might engender Low-grade Anomalies.

Gu Yuan, transforming into a Dragon Body, exuding Dao Charm like a glorious Great Sun, is undoubtedly High-grade, no questioning of it.

However, the Dragon Body transformation, attached to the Dragon Essence Golden Core Skill, lasts only an incense stick’s time; if he breaks through to Late Stage Golden Core, the anomaly condensed from his own Dharma Gate is unpredictable in grade.

Noticing Gu Yuan’s slight reaction, the elder rejoiced inwardly and continued saying, ”Would you like to know the reward for the top prize?”

Gu Yuan shook his head slightly.

”The top prize, claimable thrice, always won by Yunji Sect members; thus, they have placed great emphasis on its reward—a Tier Four ’Barrier-Breaking Pill’!”

Tier Four Barrier-Breaking Pill?!

Gu Yuan’s heart trembled slightly.

”A Tier Four Barrier-Breaking Pill, consumable by Late Stage Golden Core Great Cultivators attempting to achieve a Daoist Embryo, can increase the probability by twenty percent!”

”It is a true Treasure Pill and Spiritual Medicine, highly valuable and unavailable in the market!”

”If not for Yunji Sect members winning it thrice, they would never put it up as a prize!”

”Precisely because of its preciousness, many Golden Core cultivators attend the assembly, risking it all, for they would not only gain worldwide fame but also have a chance of achieving a Daoist Embryo, achieving both fame and fortune!”

”I’ve acquired a Dharma Assembly Jade Token from Yunji Sect; should you be willing to fight for me, I only want the Essence Increasing Fruit; everything else, even the Tier Four Barrier-Breaking Pill, will belong entirely to you, without any ulterior motives!”

”If I violate this, may the Celestial Tribulation descend, Five Thunders Bomb my head, perishing completely!”

The elder spoke solemnly, making a Dao Heart Vow, even taking out a Dao Heart Restriction Compass to show sincerity.