Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

Chapter 211: Chapter 209: Hidden Sect Forces Gather

”These matters, you have to discuss with the person who arranged it, what’s it got to do with me.” Song Changming said with amusement.

”That’s true, next time I encounter people from Zhuji Pavilion, I must discuss this with them.” Li Pu muttered.

After the contest was over, Li Pu, who had given up hope, didn’t stay for long and left hurriedly under the urging of the old servant to attend to serious business.

Of course, before leaving, he still had to say what needed to be said.

Li Pu had already regarded Song Changming as his lifelong rival, and he would find opportunities to challenge and spar with Song Changming in the future; he wouldn’t just give up easily.

Song Changming felt the cold and constantly chilling Snow Lotus, but he was not averse to Li Pu seeking him for a spar; he only said that the next time, the wager must be even more precious.

He asked Song Ping’an to take the Snow Lotus to preserve it well, while he cast his gaze on the courtyard here.

The surrounding courtyard walls, including the houses, remained unaffected under Song Changming’s intentional control and were not damaged.

Only the flowers and plants in the courtyard were all ruined, leaving the courtyard bare and looking quite unattractive.

This made a few black lines appear on Song Changming’s forehead.

”I forgot about asking for compensation...”

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Beyond the dense fog, more and more various factions were gathering here.

These included personnel sent by the Hidden Sects to investigate the situation.

Sects like Sword Cliff, Jade Void Cave, Golden Scale Sect, Earth Store Palace, Nine Heavens Cave, Fengxue Manor, all had sent top experts leading teams here.

The Celestial List experts, who were usually hard to see, frequently showed up in this place.

Of course, these people entered the territory of Wangyue Pavilion after notifying in advance, and only entered with the consent of Wangyue Pavilion.

If they entered casually without consulting Wangyue Pavilion’s opinion, such disregard among Hidden Sects could easily lead to unnecessary disputes.

Besides these Hidden Sects, many famous sects and factions from Jianghu, such as Jujing Sect, Golden Saber Sect, Lingtian Palace, also sent people over.

This place was truly a gathering of heroes, fearing that it was no less grand than the setting for a Martial Arts Assembly.

”Well, everyone, do you want to act together?” A chubby-mouthed old monk holding a Zen stick looked at everyone and asked leisurely.

The crowd, upon hearing this, instinctively looked toward the team from Sword Cliff.

The world’s number one Martial Tao expert currently hails from Sword Cliff.

Thus, over the years, Sword Cliff was also acknowledged as the leading force among the Hidden Sects.

Usually, at such occasions, those from Sword Cliff naturally possessed the most speaking authority.

At this time, the youth in the Sword Cliff team carrying an Azure Sword remained silent; after taking an initial glance at everyone, he withdrew his gaze, appearing uninterested in the surrounding matters.

The person leading the Sword Cliff team was a man who seemed quite young, but in reality, was not, an uncle in loose clothing named Dongfang Guard.

”This is Wangyue Pavilion’s territory, naturally arranged by the hosts.” Dongfang Guard said casually with a smile.

He didn’t seem to care about the identity of the spokesperson, handing over the speaking authority calmly, enjoying his leisure.

On another side, in fact, Wangyue Pavilion had already sent two exploration teams and an important rescue team into the dense fog before this.

And now, this was their fourth team dispatched.

Han Bodu was the leader of this fifty-member team, also a high-ranking and experienced elder in Wangyue Pavilion.

He did not decline either and spoke loudly.

”Everyone, we have previously engaged with evil cult members in the dense fog; among them are not only single sects and factions but also various well-known Outer Realm Evil Cult factions, including remnants of the Ghost Blade Sect, possessing extremely strong capabilities!

Everyone entering the dense fog later, please do not take it lightly; whether to join forces with others is entirely up to you, Wangyue Pavilion does not enforce any deployment.”

”Since that’s the case, what are we waiting for, Uncle Lu, let’s go.” Li Pu urged.

He was impatient, hated delays like this with endless discussions and inaction.

If he were leading the team, he wouldn’t have stayed here to discuss and waste time.

He would directly rush into the dense fog to search for cultists firsthand, as it’s the quickest way to gather detailed information.

”Young Master, once inside this dense fog, please refrain from rash actions, the old servant may not be able to protect you in there.” Sun Lu said in a deep voice.

”I know, Uncle Lu, don’t make me sound like those wild men...” Li Pu said helplessly.

Sun Lu remained silent.

It was precisely because of Li Pu’s occasional outrageous and spontaneous actions that he was reminding him like this.

Otherwise, the Manor Master of Fengxue Manor wouldn’t have repeatedly warned, asking him to keep a close watch while venturing out.

”Everyone, let’s head first.” Sword Cliff’s Dongfang Guard said first, leading a group of elite swordsmen to step into the dense fog first.

”Let’s go.” A black-bearded burly man in pale golden armor, carrying two Xuanhua Axes, also led a group of armored warriors into the dense fog.

Named Hong Chang, who had not spoken just now, he was a powerful figure from the Hidden Sect, Golden Qilin Sect.

The teams from all the Hidden Sects soon entered one after another, without any mention of forming alliances.

Each had their own confidence and strength, believing they could handle any danger.

”These people from the Hidden Sect truly don’t care if we live or die, they didn’t even glance at us!”

”Forget it, they’re always like this, always so hard to approach.”

”This time, we can form alliances ourselves, and if we find mist gold, we’ll split the benefits evenly!”

”Agreed!”

”...”

Some remaining Jianghu Sect Influence teams discussed among themselves.

Lacking the assurance of the Hidden Sects, it would be best for them to seek alliances to reduce risk.

As these teams entered, a few Jianghu Wanderers also arrived here in groups.

Among them were those who boldly stepped into the thick fog, determined to kill the foreign invaders, those who became apprehensive and decided to turn back halfway, and those who hesitated, hovering in front of the fog.

There were even some who just came to join in the excitement, chase hot topics, and watch from the sidelines.

There were all sorts of people of all kinds.

And the fog being watched didn’t care about any of this, it continued to roll slowly, constantly expanding and devouring acre after acre of territory.

It’s rumored that fog beasts have a symbiotic relationship with the fog.

The more fog beasts that gather, the thicker the fog will become in that area, and the faster its expansion.

Conversely, as long as the fog beasts are eliminated, the fog will slow down, even stop, and eventually recede like a tide.

Thus, on this trip, the teams entered the fog to both kill foreign evil cults and eliminate the fog beasts lurking beneath the fog.

This is not something that can be resolved in just a few days, but it is the only way to address this crisis.

”I can’t believe I just came out and encountered this thick fog again.” Zhao Dongming approached, staring at the looming, seemingly endless fog, sniffing the familiar scent, scratching his head helplessly.

”Weren’t you worried about running out of mist gold? This time, see if we can get some more.” Liu Xiangnan said, drawing his sword and walking straight ahead.

”Alright.”

Soon, the sound of giant beasts roaring emanated from within the thick fog, coming from an unknown source, as if from all directions.

Liu Residence.

Liu Yan’Er looked at Liu Dingsheng, who was sick in bed, with a faint touch of sadness on her face.

Since he began practicing martial arts, Liu Dingsheng had not been ill for a long time, let alone bedridden like this.

Liu Yan’Er knew well that her grandfather, her only relative in the world, was about to leave.

Birth, aging, sickness, and death, even the strongest martial artist cannot escape this eternal cycle, nor the fate that has long been determined.

Thus, in the past two years, she has descended from the mountain whenever she had the chance to visit her grandfather, choosing to spend as much time as possible by Liu Dingsheng’s side, accompanying him on his final journey.

”Don’t worry, Miss, Elder Liu just caught a cold, after taking medicine and resting for a couple of nights, he’ll be fine.” Liu Ziwen comforted her beside him.

Liu Yan’Er nodded silently and walked into the courtyard. Just as Song Changming was about to speak, a snow-white messenger bird flew over and landed in her hand.

Seeing the messenger bird, Liu Yan’Er’s expression changed slightly under her veil.

”Master is calling me back.”

Originally, she intended to stay in the city for a few more days, but now she had to leave as soon as possible.

”Brother Song, if anything happens to Grandpa, please let me know immediately.” Liu Yan’Er said to Song Changming before she left.

”Alright.” Song Changming nodded in agreement.

In the past two years, due to Liu Yan’Er frequently coming and going from the Liu Residence, the two had grown quite familiar with each other.

Liu Yan’Er now addressed Song Changming as ”Brother Song,” progressing from ”Guard Captain Song” to ”Young Master Song,” indicating the deepening of their friendship.

The day after Liu Yan’Er left, Liu Dingsheng took some treasure medicine and felt much better, with a rosy complexion.

In the evening.

Liu Dingsheng stood with his hands behind his back in the courtyard, gazing at the bright moon in the sky, lost in thought.

”Changming, do you still remember the promise between us back then?” he asked slowly.

”I remember.” Song Changming replied, clearly understanding what Liu Dingsheng was referring to.

”I will keep the promise I made.”

Upon hearing this, Liu Dingsheng’s expression relaxed a bit.

”Then I am relieved.”

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