Cultivating Immortality in Twilight Years: I Become the Longevity Dao Venerable
Chapter 239

Leaping Beyond the Four Seas Like a Fish, Straight to the First Palace of the Blessed Land

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Driven by his Purple Winged Double Wings, Chen Dengming reached his normal speed limit, unleashing an astonishing sonic boom that stirred up a cloud-like air wave.

However, in just a few breaths, an angry Dragon's Roar, accompanied by a massive dragon shadow, carrying strong air currents, cut and plowed huge waves into the sea surface, rapidly approaching Chen Dengming.

The spiritual power of Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator is fierce and awe-inspiring, with immense momentum!

Chen Dengming felt as if he were being pricked by thorns. The pressure from behind was terrifying, and the Spiritual Qi around him was being rapidly drained. He felt like a fish about to be lifted out of the water, suffocating.

Just then...

With a loud "boom," Su Yan Yan made a move from afar, unleashing a bolt of blue-purple lightning Technique Method struck the dragon beast, causing it to stagger slightly and roar in anger.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Chen Dengming once again increased the distance and rushed towards the Fallen Forbidden Zone, which was only a few miles away.

A distance of several miles might take him nearly three breaths to cover.

However, for a dragon beast in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, it only takes a single breath to cross that threshold.

"Roar!--"

With a long roar, the dragon beast charged towards Chen Dengming again like a giant locomotive. Its angry, lamp-like eyes, filled with oppressive power, locked onto him, as if it had already identified him as the little golden core cultivator who dared to injure its eyes.

Thump!

The air seemed to explode, rumbling loudly, and the surging waves on both sides burst apart.

As the man and the dragon crossed the waves and approached the beach, the gale-force winds, like undulating giant waves, rippled the sand and sent countless seashells flying into the sky.

The two were no more than two miles apart when Chen Dengming suddenly felt the air behind him become incredibly thick, as if his body were a fly stuck in a thick porridge.

The terrifying pressure originating from the Nascent Soul Middle Stage erupted at such close range, making one feel weak all over and unable to muster any strength.

Under these circumstances, the many talismans he had prepared, such as the [Golden Mountain Suppressing Top], which could unleash 30-40% of the power of Nascent Soul True Lord, had no chance to be activated.

Even if it only takes half a breath to activate the talisman, he would still be caught up by the dragon beast and smashed to Flesh and Blood.

Moreover, the power of the talisman to this Nascent Soul Middle Stage dragon beast is probably only equivalent to the arrow he fired with all his might earlier, and it is not as agile as the Soul Reaping Arrow.

Various countermeasures flashed through Chen Dengming's mind like lightning.

His eyes suddenly burst forth with blue light, his mind entered the Heavenly Heart Realm, and he opened up the Heavenly Immortal Dao Domain with the Immortal Celestial Dao Power.

Suddenly, the surrounding pressure eased.

The howling wind formed by the oncoming airflow dispersed automatically at his command before it even reached him.

Whoosh! --!

Without wind resistance, his speed surged again, like a sudden clap of thunder, and his figure blurred instantly.

"Roar!!"

The dragon beast behind let out a defiant roar, and its two horns suddenly lit up as if by an electric arc.

With a crackling sound, rings of electricity extended forward along the winding grooves of the dragon's horn, eventually converging at the tip of the horn.

Zzz!--

Like two coilguns converging into a bolt of lightning, it tore through the air and hurtled towards Chen Dengming.

"Not good!"

Chen Dengming felt a chill run down his spine; the extremely dangerous feeling was terrifying and almost dragged him out of his Heavenly Heart Realm state.

He felt his mind focus, let out a low roar, and his muscles trembled as Silver Light burst forth, veins bulged in his neck, and his bones became thicker and denser.

The Ruyi Treasure Armor swiftly materialized with a clang, covering the entire body, and the two engraved Formation on its surface, namely [Light Body] and [Wind Breaker], shone brightly.

A loud 'bang'!

A burst of lightning engulfed his figure.

Chen Dengming felt a ringing in his ears, as if his eardrums were ruptured, and blood spurted out.

As if struck by a giant hammer from behind, he was propelled into the Fallen Forbidden Zone ahead, crashing through several large trees before landing with a thud, leaving him dazed and confused.

In the distance, Su Yan Yan's heart was in her throat. Because of the great distance and the speed of Chen Dengming and the dragon beast, she only had time to catch up and use Technique Method to intercept them before the dragon and the person were already close to the Fallen Forbidden Zone.

If she continues to approach the past, the excellent opportunity for escape that her junior Nephew Disciple had created for her will be wasted.

However, seeing Chen Dengming fall into the Fallen Forbidden Zone and then fly up as if nothing had happened, Su Yan Yan breathed a sigh of relief and was somewhat astonished.

This junior Nephew Disciple is too ruthless; he can be considered one of the most outstanding among all the Dao Child of the Longevity Sect.

At least throughout history, many Dao Child, let alone those in the Golden Core Early Stage or Golden Core Late Stage realm, might not have been able to escape the pursuit of this Nascent Soul Middle Stage dragon beast. Not to mention those who could quickly get back up after taking a hit; their tenacious vitality and thick skin were beyond imagination.

She immediately took action, using her flying sword to launch a long-range attack, continuing to lure the dragon beasts that had hesitated after rushing into the Fallen Forbidden Zone, preventing them from recklessly charging into the Fallen Forbidden Zone to pursue her.

At the safe distance she maintains now, even if the dragon beast chases her again, she can remain unharmed and won't be entangled and unable to escape.

Several dozen breaths later.

In the dimly lit, eerie forest.

Chen Dengming breathed a sigh of relief as he sensed the dragon beast's terrifying spiritual power gradually fading away.

But even so, he couldn't help but gasp for breath, his heart pounding violently.

A dragon beast at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage is simply too powerful, too terrifying.

Fortunately, he managed to injure the old dragon and escape.

This kind of experience, even among Golden Core Early Stage cultivators throughout history, would be considered exceptional, wouldn't it?

Even if Qiao Taotao is as good at escaping, he might not be able to escape the pursuit of Nascent Soul Middle Stage dragon beast.

"Can I have a new nickname now, 'Chen the Runner'?"

Chen Dengming's inner monologue.

Looking up at the oppressive black mist floating overhead, he suddenly realized that the previously eerie and chilling Senro Domain was now so welcoming, at least providing him with a sense of security.

Only then did he feel the excruciating pain that made his whole body feel like it was falling apart.

My back, in particular, felt like it was about to break, and was accompanied by a burning, searing pain.

He felt like a piece of roast meat being cooked in a jar.

"Hiss--"

Chen Dengming grinned, channeling a Core Power to quickly remove the Ruyi Treasure Armor that covered his entire body.

The moment the armor was removed, his nose caught the aroma of meat, and his whole body burned with a stinging pain, as if being pricked by needles, and even steam rose from his skin.

Chen Dengming looked down and saw that after exiting the Human Immortal Physique, Chi Jing's skin was like a boiled red shrimp, with patches of scalded blisters appearing on it, and large, almost transparent blisters protruding from his skin.

As for the back, there was a faint smell of burning, and some parts of the body had lost sensation, probably because the pain nerves on the surface of the body had been damaged.

"It's been a long time since I've been injured this badly, especially in my thick-skinned, Human Immortal Physique state."

Chen Dengming was in so much pain that beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. "As expected of a dragon beast in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, if it were to attack me four or five more times like that, I might be dead."

It will take some effort to recover now.

He took a deep breath and struggled to sit up, feeling a burning pain in his buttocks.

After quickly taking the Heart Mending Pill, Zhuang Shen Dan, and Body-Strengthening Pill, he then used the <Reverse Glory Spring Return Technique> to absorb the Rong Qi of the surrounding trees and recover from his injuries.

Although the trees in this Fallen Forbidden Zone are poorly shaped and mostly ghostly creatures, they still possess a considerable amount of Rong Qi.

After an incense stick has burned.

Thanks to the immense Rong Qi and the effects of the medicinal Core Power, Chen Dengming quickly recovered from the burning and stinging pains on his body.

The once lush forest around them was now yellowed and withered, exuding an air of decay and decline.

"Call--"

Chen Dengming exhaled, feeling refreshed all over. Apart from still feeling a little itchy, he felt much more comfortable than before.

He got up and took off his Jiamu Mage Robe to check himself, only to find that a layer of grayish-brown old skin had peeled off his body, which was dead skin that had been shed after the previous burns.

With a casual tug, a large piece of skin was torn off without any pain, revealing the slightly reddish and tender white new skin underneath.

The itching sensation disappeared as the dead skin was peeled off.

"This newly grown skin feels much more supple and moisturized than my senior's; it's so smooth to the touch."

He got up, feeling a slight soreness in his back, as if his muscles and bones had not fully recovered.

He extended a wisp of his Divine Sense and circled around to observe the back. The spine appeared to be unharmed on the surface, but there were still some internal injuries.

Chen Dengming did not use the Reverse Glory Spring Return Technique again.

These minor injuries that haven't fully healed yet will recover naturally with some rest.

Within this Fallen Forbidden Zone, it's best not to be too high-profile; we must always give Senluo some face.

Chen Dengming put on his magic robe and took out the fourth-tier Nascent Soul talismans he had exchanged for, such as [Golden Mountain Suppressing Top] and [Myriad Phenomena Senluo], and held them in his hand.

He then took out the Soul-Reaping Bow Staff, and upon sensing that it contained the last Soul Arrow, he shook his head.

These are currently the only means he has left to counter any threats to Nascent Soul True Lord.

Any of these methods would pose a significant threat to cultivators in the Golden Core Late Stage.

It can be used to deal with Nascent Soul, but whether it will be effective depends on timing and luck.

He used his Heavenly Eye to observe that the bay outside the Fallen Forbidden Zone had lost all trace of the dragon beasts. Only a faint oppressive aura remained in the air and huge ravines rose up on the beach, proving the danger that had occurred earlier.

The fishing village, which used to be home to many cultivators from Dragon Spirit Island, is now deserted.

Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly realized something and turned back to look towards the eastern region.

Seven or eight tiny points of light, about the size of a thumb, could be vaguely seen, flickering and emerging one after another through the black mist behind them.

Then they quickly disappeared, turning into small black dots under Chen Dengming's solemn gaze.

First, there was light, then black dots that swallowed the light; these were clearly signs of Spirit Transformation stage experts fighting.

Chen Dengming's expression immediately turned extremely solemn as he recalled the grim situation that his Third Martial Uncle Su Yan Yan, had mentioned earlier.

The reason why the sects made preparations for withdrawal and relocation in advance was because they anticipated that the Northeast region would be defeated in the upcoming battle, and even the top sects would be unable to protect themselves, so they had to make plans early.

"Has the great battle of Nascent Spirit Transformation already begun?"

His brows furrowed, and his heart sank as if filled with lead.

This sudden development was too rapid; I wonder what has become of the sect now.

Although Su Yan Yan had told him there was no need to worry, as the First Ancestor had already arranged a way out for the sect.

But now that the great battle has actually begun, Chen Dengming still can't help but feel worried.

However, with his current strength, worrying was useless; he still had to leave quickly before the dragon beast returned to block the gate.

"Hopefully, the First Ancestor and the others have a backup plan and can escape and come find us."

Chen Dengming no longer hesitated.

He manipulated the Myriad Gold Pearl with hand seals, unleashed the Golden Escape Technique, and with a flash of Golden Light, darted out of the Fallen Forbidden Zone.

He bypassed the fishing village, concealed his aura, discreetly adjusted his direction, and headed straight for the two clones who were guarding the retreat of the main force of thousands of longevity disciples.

Having escaped the entanglement of the cultivators and dragon beasts of Dragon Spirit Island, the migration can be considered half successful.

From now on, as long as the various sects of immortality in the Eastern Immortal Sea do not cause trouble, the sea will be wide open for fish to leap freely.

The Longevity Sect will also start anew in the blessed island lands beyond the four regions, making a comeback.

This is exactly what it means to gaze upon countless mountains and rivers, where the sky and clouds appear hazy and indistinct.

It leaps out of the four seas like a fish, and ascends straight to the first palace of the blessed land.

In the blink of an eye.

Ten days later.

Four Longevity Sect Fourth-tier Spirit Boat, as large as mountains, along with more than a dozen smaller spirit ships, formed a long line, mixed with more than a thousand Longevity Sect disciples patrolling alongside them, sailing on the Eastern Immortal Sea, wandering aimlessly.

Occasionally, some cultivators riding on spiritual light would fly by, pointing and whispering among themselves as they looked at the scene from afar.

"Tsk, these must be cultivators from a top overseas sect that's been making headlines lately, I think it's called something like the Longevity Sect, and they seem to have quite a few members."

"Four Fourth-tier Spirit Boat and more than a dozen Third-tier Spirit Boat. It seems they are indeed a top-tier sect. Even their escape is so grand. It's truly enviable."

"Envious? Fellow Daoist, don't get the wrong idea. Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. This refugee fleet has a Nascent Soul True Lord in charge, as well as two Golden Core cultivators, one of whom is Dao Child. Their combat power is astonishing."

"It is said that they broke through the blockade of Dragon Spirit Island and stormed in, but they did not kill anyone."

Dragon Spirit Island felt it had lost face, and with the support of some major sects, they condemned it and intended to hunt it down.

However, ten days ago, it was rumored that the other elders and many disciples of the Longevity Sect had also fled the Four Regions and scattered throughout the world, and the voices of condemnation gradually disappeared.

On a massive spirit ship, as large as a mountain.

Chen Dengming soaked in a tub full of medicinal bath water, trying to recover from the last bit of his injuries.

He Yingyu bathed beside him, massaging his shoulders and arms, and whispered sweetly in his ear, "How are you feeling? Are you feeling better?"

"My body feels comfortable, but my mind doesn't."

Chen Dengming shook his head, exhaled a breath of stale air, and then looked at He Yingyu with a smile.

"Senior sister, you said before that you hadn't experienced the hardships Xu Wei went through with me, but now you have. Don't you regret it?"

"Don't talk nonsense."

He Yingyu, with a charming and reproachful expression, leaned against Chen Dengming and said, "It's not bad now, it's just that we haven't found a suitable blessed land yet."

However, Dragon Spirit Island has stopped pursuing us, most likely because a senior who had old acquaintances with the First Ancestor and the others spoke up for us.

Moreover, the First Ancestor and the others have all safely left the Four Regions, but for unknown reasons they are scattered in various places.

They all know you're searching for a blessed land here, and they'll eventually come looking for you.

As she spoke, He Yingyu smiled and picked up the spirit jade grapes from the fruit plate beside her.

"Here, have one, your senior sister will feed you a grape."

Hearing He Yingyu's comforting words, Chen Dengming felt a little better, opened his mouth, and enjoyed the service.

"These grapes don't taste good; they're not native to our Longevity Sect."

He Yingyu was stunned. "Where in our Longevity Sect do we have local grapes?"

Chen Dengming blinked, his gaze shifting downwards. "Aren't you one of them?"

Oh my! You're so naughty!

After some playful banter, the two left the medicine tub, finding joy amidst their suffering and relieving the stress of a period of depression.

Afterwards.

Chen Dengming received Divine Sense summons from his Third Martial Uncle Su Yan Yan.

He immediately abandoned the idea of resting and left the cabin to see Su Yan Yan.

Now, thousands of disciples of the Longevity Sect are adrift at sea. Although they have temporarily escaped the danger and no longer feel oppressed, and can support themselves, they still cannot escape the predicament of being ostracized as outsiders.

Ultimately, it's because this outside force is too powerful.

Among them are Nascent Soul Ancestor, Dao Child, and Dao Lineages, making them stronger than ordinary major forces. It's hard not to arouse the high vigilance and caution of many immortal sects.

Even though several senior experts from the Eastern Immortal Sea spoke up for them ten days ago, it has only resolved the unfavorable situation of the Longevity Sect being besieged by the Eastern Immortal Sea sects, but it cannot prevent them from being ostracized everywhere.

Therefore, for the past ten days or so, Chen Dengming and other high-ranking members of the Longevity Sect have been leading thousands of disciples on a sea voyage. Apart from occasionally stopping at a few uninhabited deserted islands to rest, they have hardly set foot on the territory of any immortal islands Immortal Sect.

Sometimes, even when disciples are sent to trade goods near some immortal island Marketplace, they are often ripped off, paying a lot of spirit crystals but only getting items of little value.

This dire situation made it extremely difficult for the thousands of people who had migrated from the Longevity Sect to move forward. They also had to guard against attacks from sea Demon Beast every day, and occasionally, some people were injured or killed.

Many Qi cultivation disciples with poor physical condition, unaccustomed to life at sea, even started to fall ill and develop fevers.

As a result, all sorts of problems related to surviving in the new cultivation environment were presented to everyone.

As a high-ranking and prominent figure in the Longevity Sect, Chen Dengming has an inescapable responsibility to frequently communicate with Su Yan Yan to improve the disciples' environment, especially their safety, while searching for a suitable blessed land for the sect to reside in.

This is just like several Longevity Old Ancestor who have embarked on the Heavenly Path in the Immortal Celestial Lineage, taking from the excess and making up for the deficiency.

Perhaps, in Su Yan Yan's eyes, he was already the future Fourth Ancestor of longevity.

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