Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu

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Floating for three months, he finally set foot on land again, but this time, it was not the Nine Nether Abyss he landed on, but the mortal realm, Nanli.

Just after disembarking, he headed to the nearest town and feasted massively.

Once satiated, he set off in peace, inquiring about the direction of Jiuhe City, and then headed straight for it.

Barely five days had passed before he arrived at a town where Li Bingwei's forces were stationed. Qing Shan, a demon clan member, entered the human town so overtly that he was immediately discovered and reported.

Before even entering the town, two Foundation Establishment cultivators came to apprehend Qing Shan.

"Demon, the Dragon Cavalry's leaders are in dire need of Foundation Establishment demon clan members. You walked right into their hands; it's truly your lucky day!"

"Niu, come with me to see the Dragon Cavalry's leaders, you have a fine way out!"

Upon hearing this, Qing Shan instantly felt he had found his family.

He shouted, "My name is Qing Shan, I have ties with Lord Wen, who once appeared in my dreams and bade me to visit him!"

At this statement, the two Foundation Establishment cultivators were instantly bewildered. "What did you say?"

Qing Shan repeated his words once more.

One Foundation Establishment cultivator remarked, "How can this be? How could a mere Green Bull Demon gain the favor of Lord Wen?"

"And besides, it's unheard of for Lord Wen to appear in dreams."

"Could it truly be destiny?"

"Niu, tell us how you gained Lord Wen's favor."

Qing Shan sat down, resting on a patch of green grass, and began recounting his wondrous journey.

Along the way, even he found it hard to believe; nearly all the cultivators in the Nine Nether Desolate Land were nearly wiped out, yet he was the sole survivor.

After listening to Qing Shan's tale, the two Foundation Establishment cultivators dared not delay in the slightest.

"Quick, report to Lord Yan Chou!"

Barely two hours later, Yan Chou arrived on a dragon horse. After a careful examination of Qing Shan, he ultimately discerned nothing extraordinary.

"Is this Qing Shan truly the destined mount for Lord Wen?"

"If not, how did he survive the peril of the Nine Nether Desolate Land?"

Since Qing Shan had presented several relics from the Nine Netherworld, they had no choice but to believe his origins.

Faced with this matter, Yan Chou dared not show the slightest negligence.

Though honored as a member of the Dragon Cavalry, if Qing Shan was indeed Chen Qing's mount, Qing Shan's status among Li Bingwei would be comparable to Wei Qingchen's!

Wei Qingchen, after all, ranks as merely the chief general under Chen Qing's command, now controlling the life and death affairs of the Foundation Establishment in the three kingdoms.

In terms of closeness, Chen Qing's exclusive mount would be even more intimate.

No matter how close Wei Qingchen is, he resides in Jiuhe City.

But if this Green Bull is indeed Chen Qing's mount, in the future, it would reside in the guard palace.

After careful consideration, Yan Chou seriously stated, "Fellow Daoist Qing Shan, please wait here. We must report to the General and Chief first before letting you proceed."

Qing Shan wasn't in a hurry, "Then go and report. It's best to be quick."

Half a month later, there was finally news. Yan Chou arrived with some hesitation, "Fellow Daoist Qing Shan, regarding this matter, we are unsure of the truth, so we can only allow you to proceed."

"Rest assured, along the way, no cultivator will dare lay a hand on you."

"However, you still need to reach Jiuhe City on your own."

"Lord Wei is traveling across the nine countries, and we do not know his exact location presently."

"Only after Lord Wei reappears can your reputation and status be affirmed."

Qing Shan remained unbothered, having a naturally simple disposition.

"As long as you let me through to meet Lord Wen, that's good enough."

Upon reaching the town gate, Qing Shan suddenly inquired, "If I cross this gate, will I be entering Lord Wen's domain?"

Yan Chou nodded, "You can understand it this way, the entire Jiuli is Lord Wei's domain below the Mystic Gate Realm now."

Qing Shan lay down, "If so, I shall transform into my true form."

"To go and meet Lord Wen, as his mount, I should appear in my original form."

"I wish to become a Green Bull, never to take human form again!"

Having spoken, Qing Shan slowly transformed into a Green Bull, swinging his tail as he entered the town.

Seeing Qing Shan's devout demeanor, Yan Chou remarked, "I think I understand why this Green Bull could be Lord Wei's mount."

Post transformation into a Green Bull, Qing Shan's journey accelerated, drinking mountain water when thirsty and grazing when hungry.

In just two months, he reached the edge of Wu Country on four hooves.

From a distance, Su Yi stood on a hillside watching this Green Bull. He turned to the Foundation Establishment cultivators beside him, "As you've said, is this Green Bull truly not some ancient strange species, but just an ordinary green bull?"

"Yes," a Foundation Establishment cultivator replied.

Su Yi frowned, muttering, "Then why this Green Bull?"

He shook his head, "It must be the Qilin Temple's bunch of Qilin being unruly again."

"If they were more compliant, where would this Green Bull find a chance!"

Chen Qing turned his head, glancing at Su Yi; he hadn't expected the grand overseer of the nine countries to personally come and see a bull.

Perhaps hoping to see through to his thoughts.

His true form wasn't in Jiuhe City, and much had to be speculated to execute his intentions.

Hmm, now can it move?

Boom!

The butterfly in his chest flapped its wings again, like a mighty river flowing, the blood surged through his body once more.

He could clearly feel his entire body undergoing transformation.

His Dantian rapidly expanded, growing far larger than before!

His meridians too began rapidly enlarging, becoming thicker, more tenacious.

Although not gaining more Dantians, the thickened meridians could accommodate Spiritual Energy.

And due to the thickened meridians, Spiritual Energy became more concentrated.

The amount of Spiritual Energy tripled from before, with its flow speed more than doubling!

The quality of Spiritual Energy greatly improved too.

Now, even with a simple wave unleashing pure Spiritual Energy, he could injure ordinary Foundation Establishment without using magic.

Furthermore, his entire body became more resilient, as if reborn.

His physical strength more than doubled, the essence within grew stronger.

In this body now, even if Lu Shenglong and all his might attacked, it would scarcely make a scratch.

His blood even marvelously turned golden, resembling Divine Blood!

His body presently was practically a God Demon Body.

It was said the dragon clan boasts the strongest bodies among the demon clan, yet this could surpass theirs.

The promotion of his Lifebound Gu resulted in a complete transformation of his strength.

Chen Qing looked down at the Lifebound Gu on his chest, transformed significantly.

[King Grade Light Butterfly·Tower of Ascension·Emperor Earth]

Quality: White Jade First Floor (Limit Twelve Floor)

Life Span: 102/3000

Effect: Heaven and Earth Walker.

When not leaving thirty-three feet of the heavens and earth or leaving in one hour, cultivation speed doubled, Spiritual Energy flow speed doubled, Spiritual Energy recovery speed doubled, strength doubled, and physical body protected by the great force of heaven and earth.

[Traits]

[Ghost King Body]:

Wherever you go, all ghosts bow and prostrate themselves. Undying and immortal, revive with a drop of blood.

For ghosts not above your great realm, you can decide life and death with a thought.

You can further enhance your physique through consuming the suffering of all beings.

As long as one drop of essence blood remains, you can revive (requires Ghost King Coffin).

[Venerate King·Undying Decree]:

You may ask a being not above your realm (as long as the physical body remains intact) if they would willingly give you their heart. If they consent, you may grant them the power of immortality (limited to three hundred people).

The immortal's cultivation halts, never able to advance, dead when life ends.

Immortals receive the blessing of Emperor Earth, gaining a Ghost God Body (can swiftly heal injuries, no pain or sensation, tirelessness, and eternally empty).

You may crush their hearts, causing instant death.

If you die, the immortals perish instantly.

[All Things Grow]: Where you stand, the growth rate of everything drastically increases. When standing within the immense world, your recovery ability significantly enhances.

[Heaven and Earth Walker]:

Standing between heaven and earth, you can manipulate the great force of heaven and earth.

You can use the Divine Power of Heaven and Earth.

Attract the favor of spirit beasts and deceased easily.

[Truth Listening]: You can listen to the breath of heaven and earth, perceiving their changes, greatly enhancing perception.

[Light Dust]: Light breeds all things. Upon completing twelve steps of ascension, further promotion is possible.

[Lifebound]: When your life span is insufficient, it draws from the Gu's life span; if the Gu's life span is insufficient, it draws from you.

Growth Requirements: Command the Death Realm for thirty years

Growth Progress: 0/100

Promotion Requirements: Ascend to the top floor, Ancient Reincarnation Plate, Heluo Books, King Gu Six Dao Ghosts, King Gu Eighteen Netherworlds, King Gu Life and Death Book, King Gu Ten Hall Yama, King Gu Netherworld. Create the Underworld.

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