Hurry Up and Die While Still Alive

"That shouldn't be the case."

Within the array, on the throne inside the palace.

Qi Zhan's figure slowly solidified, and soon after, it was almost a physical entity.

At this moment, it raised its head and looked upwards.

His brows were furrowed tightly.

"Why hasn't anyone been able to break the formation I left behind back then?"

As the voice rang out, his figure left the throne and walked towards a corner of the palace.

There, countless formations were set up.

Through the layers of formations, one can discover that the entire palace, and even the area outside the palace, seems to be affected by these formations and the surrounding area.

Beneath this formation, unlike other parts of the palace, lay some seemingly extraordinary soil.

If an ordinary practitioner were here, they would surely have a certain feeling.

If I were to eat this soil, it would surely bring me extraordinary good fortune.

On the soil, there is a plant that emits a faint glow.

It doesn't grow very tall, with a single, translucent fruit at the top, its surface seemingly floating with moonlight, emitting a faint fragrance.

It is unlike anything of this world; its very taste alone can give one a sense of transcendence.

Qi Zhan took a deep sniff, a nostalgic look on his face.

However, he quickly came to his senses.

I almost forgot, I'm just a soul now, I can't smell anything anymore.

"The appearance of a mature, Transcendent Fruit should be enough to trigger Heaven and Earth Phenomenon."

"Does this mean that the world has changed so much that such things can no longer be aroused?"

Towards the end, Qi Zhan shook his head.

He probably doesn't believe that.

Now that this continent is becoming increasingly desolate, the Transcendent Fruit will only become more precious and more likely to trigger Heaven and Earth Phenomenon.

"Have we really overestimated the abilities of future generations?"

As he stepped out of the formation, Qi Zhan frowned once again.

That's not impossible. Perhaps the people outside have already discovered it, but they just can't break through the outermost array.

He wanted to sense and investigate, but things were not what they used to be, and for now he could only use the throne to move around the palace.

After pacing for a long time, Qi Zhan returned to the throne.

"After all this planning, if it's ruined by this oversight..."

Just thinking about it makes me a little...

Throughout his life, he had many extraordinary encounters and was extremely lucky.

Although the most important opportunity came late, just like this Dust-Cleansing Sacred Fruit.

He was overjoyed when he first received it.

This kind of thing occupies a very important position in ancient records.

Once he takes the medicine, he will step out and reach the Transcendent Realm.

The Saint Realm beyond are also worth a try!

The only drawback is that, according to records and cultivation practices found elsewhere, no matter how hard he tries, the fruit will only ripen after he dies.

This infuriated him for a long time.

However, another event that followed led him to the solution.

He obtained a book of evil magic.

It records how, without outsiders' knowledge, one can use their soul in conjunction with external objects to occupy another person's body and devour and merge with their soul.

The benefits of doing this are obvious.

Having a new physical body is almost equivalent to being reborn.

Although it is very likely that this will result in the loss of most of our strength.

However, with the memories of past spiritual practice, many paths are not actually difficult to retrace.

Moreover, the benefits will be even greater once a target with better aptitude, talent, and physique is found.

Coincidentally, many years before, he had obtained this throne, which allowed his soul to exist for a sufficiently long time.

All these factors combined, after thorough planning.

While he was still alive, he died quickly.

The soul remains within the throne.

The palace and the ground are buried deep beneath the earth.

Thick soil supports all things, thus making it less likely to be discovered by accident.

And so we waited, and waited.

Until recently, the fruit ripened.

His chance has come!

By taking advantage of the ripening and appearance of this Transcendent Fruit, they caused Heaven and Earth Phenomenon.

Furthermore, the formation caused the palace to rise, triggering changes in the ground.

Such a large commotion and momentum is bound to attract attention from all sides.

Powerful figures from all sides will surely flock there, and most likely they will bring along their most promising young talents to prepare for any potential opportunities.

Here, he left behind two different kinds of tests.

The outer formation is a test of the strength of the forces that come to attack.

If one's strength is insufficient, one will inevitably be unable to break through; those who can break through will certainly not be too weak, thus ensuring that after changing bodies, one will have a good origin and background, and grow faster.

Behind the formation were numerous tests for the younger generation, designed to select the best physique.

After taking over the new body, then consume the Transcendent Fruit.

With both sides now in order, and with the added blessing of such rare treasures, his rebirth as a top-tier powerhouse is just around the corner.

However, given the current situation, even after so much time has passed, the outer formation has still not been broken...

Such a great opportunity, what if we can't find the right person to share it with?

I don't want to think about it anymore.

Qi Zhan's expression changed slightly, and he muttered to himself:

"Let's wait a little longer; nothing unexpected should happen."

It was dusk.

The flying boat from Cloud Heaven Sacred Island arrived at the Azure Cloud Sect.

"They sent someone so quickly?"

The Azure Cloud Sect Master, Yuan Hou, glanced at him and hurriedly rushed out.

Upon seeing the people from the Holy Land, not only he, but the other elders were also taken aback.

There were only two people.

"Sect Leader Yuan, let's go inside and talk."

Soon, everyone entered the hall.

"The Azure Cloud Sect is very kind in this matter."

The elder of the Holy Land smiled and spoke, then with a wave of his arm, a box appeared on the ground.

When the box was opened, everyone from the Azure Cloud Sect present was utterly shocked.

It's nothing else inside.

These are all very precious cultivation resources for their Azure Cloud Sect.

"What is this?" Yuan Hou asked in confusion.

"This is just a small token of our appreciation; please don't hesitate to accept it."

Upon hearing this, the elders all became somewhat unsettled.

As expected of a sacred place, their actions are truly magnificent.

"Oh, right."

The man then said:

"My Holy Land will officially send people in a couple of days; the main members are all contained within this jade talisman."

"I'll leave the matter of welcoming you to your esteemed family."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Hou smiled and nodded, saying:

"Of course, of course."

"There's nothing else, so I won't bother you any longer."

After saying that, the two got up and left.

After seeing off the people from the holy land, everyone was somewhat unsettled.

"I didn't expect the Holy Land to be so polite. It seems there's a great opportunity inside. It's a pity to give it away for nothing," an elder said with regret.

"What's a pity?" another person retorted.

"Great opportunities can turn into great trouble if not handled properly. This is good enough. The Cloud Heaven Holy Land's visit this time is clearly a friendly signal. As long as we seize this opportunity well, my Azure Cloud Sect will be able to significantly improve our relationship with the Holy Land."

Many elders nodded in agreement as they looked at the contents of the box.

"Then how should we entertain them?" an elder suddenly asked.

The discussion paused, and then an elder tentatively asked:

"How about we borrow some people from the Flower Spirit Sect?"

As soon as he finished speaking, many eyes turned to him, and his brows furrowed.

"Elder Sun, are you stupid? The Flower Spirit Sect failed to win over the Holy Lands, so they're unlikely to be willing to help."

"Elder Zhou, you're no better. How can we let the Flower Spirit Sect take advantage of this opportunity that belongs to our Azure Cloud Sect?"

"Then what should we do? Since it's about hospitality, it certainly can't just be a matter of bowing and scraping by and having a feast."

"That's easy. Since it's an opportunity, disciples from holy lands will definitely come. How could the female disciples in the sect not have their eyes on it? Sect Master, are any holy land disciples mentioned in the jade talisman?"

Yuan Hou put down the jade token, his brows furrowing slightly:

"The disciples of the Holy Land mainly mentioned Qin Jiuxiao and Luo Zhen."

"Luo Zhen?" the elder exclaimed in surprise.

"The one from the Mystic One Sect that was poached before?"

"It should be good." Yuan Hou nodded.

The elders all showed strange expressions.

"The fact that their names are mentioned together suggests that Luo Zhen's situation is not simple either. It's likely that he will become a quasi-holy son soon. I never expected things to turn out this way."

As soon as the words were spoken, an elder spoke up:

"Regarding the Flower Spirit Sect matter, Qin Jiuxiao's character isn't worth winning over. However, Luo Zhen, who hasn't yet become a Quasi-Saint Son and also hails from the Eastern Region, might be worth contacting and trying to win over?"

The less mature a person is, the easier it is to build relationships, and the less investment is required.

Upon hearing this, many elders immediately showed thoughtful expressions and nodded slightly.

"No rush." Yuan Hou shook his head.

"Luo Zhen has betrayed both the Five Symbols Sect and the Mystic One Sect, so there's no rush to win him over."

"Let's see how the Holy Land treats him this time, and how his luck is. If his luck is indeed good, then we'll consider winning him over."

After a pause, Yuan Hou looked at the crowd and said:

"Now, let's prepare for the reception; that's the most important thing."

"Let's send the avatar to investigate in person first."

On Hidden Origin Peak, Lu Changzhi released his avatar.

Now we have the time, the place, and the items.

If possible, go and help pick the fruit first.

PS: This is the update at 00:01 on January 16th. It is updated daily at 00:01.