Primordial Spirit Flower

"My master..."

Huan Huantian Ji smiled and said, "My master is Long River Dao Lord."

Chen Nianzhi's expression changed slightly, and he quickly bowed respectfully, saying, "So you are Dao Lord's esteemed disciple. My apologies for my overconfidence."

"No need for such formalities."

Huantian Ji smiled and invited the two to a grand hall. He personally brewed them a cup of tea before saying, "May I ask what brings you to my Long River Holy Land?"

"This..."

Chen Nianzhi hesitated for a moment, then said directly, "We would like to use your Tier 6 Teleportation Array to travel to the Far-Northern Icefields."

"I see."

Huantian Ji nodded and said, "The Teleportation Array of my Long River Holy Land can transport 3,650 people at a time. Generally speaking, it will only be activated once every ten years, or when the required number of people has been reached."

"Currently, there are only a little over 1,900 cultivators waiting to use the Teleportation Array. However, since you two are here, I can make an exception for you and activate the Teleportation Array for you in three days."

"Well... thank you very much."

Chen Nianzhi was taken aback for a moment, then quickly cupped his hands in thanks. After all, it would probably take several more years to gather enough people, so leaving a few years earlier would save him some time.

"No need to be so formal." Huantian Ji smiled, then casually asked, "Is there some important matter you're going to the Northern Plains for?"

Chen Nianzhi shook her head and said, "It's just to find a junior member of the clan."

"Oh?"

Huantian Ji's eyes flickered slightly, and then he said, "I am an old acquaintance of Fairy Ling Shuang Snowfall Palace in the Far-Northern Icefields. If you are looking for someone, she may be able to help."

"How about this, I'll write a letter to recommend you, and then you can ask the Snowfall Palace for their help."

"This..."

Chen Nianzhi was surprised by Huantian Ji's enthusiasm and quickly said, "Fellow Daoist's hospitality is truly overwhelming."

"There's no need for that." Huantian Ji smiled and said, "Our Human Race should naturally support each other. It's just a small matter. Helping you out and making a friend wouldn't be bad."

Unable to refuse the kind offer, Chen Nianzhi finally obtained a letter of recommendation from Huantian Ji.

The two left the main hall. Chen Nianzhi left for a short while, then returned and said to Jiang Linglong, "I've done some research, and Huantian Ji is indeed one of the thirty-six disciples of Long River Dao Lord."

Jiang Linglong frowned slightly, then said, "This person's cultivation has reached the Nascent Soul Great Perfection, why is he being so attentive to us?"

"That's what I'm wondering about too," Chen Nianzhi said, then added, "But since he's a disciple of Long River Dao Lord, he shouldn't have any designs on us."

"That's true."

Jiang Linglong nodded in agreement. Huantian Ji was a disciple of Dao Lord, and his cultivation was at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection. He probably wouldn't even be interested in the treasures they possessed.

Moreover, Long River Dao Lord enjoys extremely high prestige and has a good relationship with the Ji Clan, making him quite credible.

With this thought in mind, Chen Nianzhi pondered and said, "Perhaps it's because he recognized your identity. After all, the Jiang Clan was once extraordinary, and they may have left behind considerable connections."

"That's probably the case."

Jiang Linglong nodded, feeling a slight sense of relief.

"..."

At the same time, Huantian Ji arrived deep within the Long River Holy Land and respectfully entered a cave dwelling.

Inside the cave, Long River Dao Lord, with his white hair and beard and an air of otherworldly elegance, greeted Huantian Ji and asked, "How is it?"

"As you instructed, I have taken special care of the two of them."

Huantian Ji cupped his hands respectfully and said, but then hesitated and stopped himself from speaking.

Noticing his expression, Long River Dao Lord asked again, "Is there anything you'd like to ask?"

"This disciple has a question," Huantian Ji shook his head and couldn't help but ask, "What is so special about the Returning Ruins True Lord and his wife that makes them deserving of such special attention from you?"

"Your eyesight is still a bit lacking."

Long River Dao Lord shook his head and smiled, then said, "That Jiang Linglong is Emperor Jiang. I once received favors from Emperor Jiang. Her uncles, Purple Firmament Dao Lord and Azure Ruins Dao Lord, and even her father, are all my friends of many years."

"If that were all, I would gladly meet with them personally and offer my assistance. However, I observe that these two possess extraordinary potential, and I fear they may one day become one of us."

"That's why I asked you to receive them, to leave a good impression. That way, even if I were to meet with misfortune one day, you'd have someone to help you."

Huantian Ji's expression changed, and he hurriedly said, "Master, please don't talk nonsense. You are still going to ascend to immortality and live a long life."

"Hahaha."

Long River Dao Lord laughed heartily, and after a long while said, "Zi Huan, Qingxu, and even Jiang Dangmo are all far more talented than me, yet they could not escape the Abyssal Demon Calamity."

"What virtue or ability do I, your teacher, possess to qualify me for ascension to immortality?"

Noticing Huantian Ji's expression, Long River Dao Lord sighed again and said, "Now that Jiang Dangmo is no longer suppressing the end of the Demon Abyss, someone will have to step up for the next calamity in the Demon Abyss."

"But don't worry, I will pave the way for you before then. You and your senior brother must support each other."

Huantian Ji remained silent, his fists clenched tightly.

Long River Dao Lord shook his head and asked again, "The Primordial Spirit Flower has matured, and I plan to choose a day to refine the Primordial Spirit Pill. Do you know how many people in the Eastern Wilderness want to purchase this pill?"

Huantian Ji then regained his composure, frowning as he said, "I've already spread the word, but it seems Flying Feather Pavilion isn't interested in buying. However, Profound Heaven Sect, the Luo Clan of Star Lake Ancient Region, and a few other families are interested in purchasing."

Long River Dao Lord's eyes flickered slightly, and after a long while, he said, "Flying Feather Pavilion is probably waiting for its own Primordial Spirit Flower to mature, but why is there no news from Sea-Calming Daoist? Could it be that he intends to guide the Heaven Soul himself?"

"This disciple doesn't know either." Huantian Ji shook his head and said with some doubt, "Sea-Calming Daoist has extraordinary foundations. Guiding the Earth Soul is not difficult, but without the help of the Primordial Spirit Pill, I'm afraid the chance of breaking through to the Primordial Spirit is no more than 50%."

"Perhaps he has other ideas."

Long River Dao Lord shook his head and said, "Profound Heaven Sect has long been begging to purchase the Primordial Spirit Pill, but judging from his unsettled state of mind, I'm afraid that even if he gets the Primordial Spirit Pill, his chances of breaking through are no more than 40%."

"There's nothing we can do about it." Huantian Ji shook his head and said with some pity, "Profound Heaven Sect's lifespan is already over 8,400 years. If he doesn't break through soon, he might not be able to hold on any longer."

Long River Dao Lord said no more, only stating, "If we can successfully refine three Primordial Spirit Pill this time, we will sell one."

"I have two Primordial Spirit Pill left. I'll give you one to help you break through to the Half-Step Primordial Spirit realm, and I promised to give the other to the Star Palace."

"If four pills are successfully formed, then sell two. As for the Profound Heaven Sect..."

As Long River Dao Lord finished speaking, he couldn't help but sigh slightly.

Among the major forces, the one who can offer the highest price must be the Profound Heaven Sect, after all, the Profound Heaven Sect is the number one Nascent Soul sect in the Eastern Wilderness.

Strictly speaking, the Profound Heaven Sect is not the most suitable candidate to use the Primordial Spirit Pill. Considering the entire Human Race, a cultivator with a greater chance of breakthrough should be chosen.

However, this choice could determine the fate of two cultivators, and even two enormous immortal clans, which made it difficult for Long River Dao Lord to make a ruthless decision.

After a moment's thought, Long River Dao Lord sighed, "Fine, let them bid for themselves and decide their own fate."