In my twilight years of cultivating, I became a Supreme Daoist of the Longevity Path

Chapter 1291: 500: Refining Heavenly Prison! Crossing the Tribulation Conference! Crowdfunding He Dao (6K for monthly tickets)_3

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But upon looking, the Floating Spirit Grass Pool of the Floating Island was abustle with immortal birds in dance, a myriad of flowers vying in brilliance, and celestial music resonating. The arrival of many Deity Transformation Dao Lords naturally created a phenomenon akin to Spiritual Energy suction, causing the abundance of Spiritual Energy in this area of the Floating Island to surge and reversing the recent decline.

“Lord Red Lotus graces us with his esteemed presence, welcome, welcome, please come in!”

He Yingyu, in her capacity as the Longevity Sect Leader, navigated through the Floating Island, greeting visitors with grace and appropriate cheer, her bright eyes and warm smiles winning hearts.

Inside the island’s conference hall, Chen Dengming personally took the seat of honor, with Su Yanyan sitting by his side, engaged in light-hearted conversations with the various Deity Transformation Dao Lords who had come.

All that could be seen within the hall were figures in green robes and white sleeves, with feathered hair fluttering. As they jested and laughed, the clink of their teacups echoed, manifesting a joyful harmony—at least on the surface, the many Deity Transformation Dao Lords seemed to have no complaints about this tribulation grand assembly.

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A stick of incense later.

Almost all invited Deity Transformation Dao Lords had honorably attended the meeting; not a single person was absent.

Chen Dengming was greatly pleased and immediately informed everyone of his original intent behind convening the tribulation grand assembly, while at the same time observing the crowd’s reactions.

But these old monsters who had come to attend the meeting were all wily foxes of a thousand years, adept at concealing their emotions—naturally, they wouldn’t let on too much.

Hearing Chen Dengming’s intent, the Flying Fairy Island Nebula Dao Monarch pondered and then said, “Heavenly Human Daojun, are you saying that by convening this tribulation grand assembly, your intention is to have our various Sects contribute our own cultivation resources for your personal cultivation and to aid you in your breakthrough to He Dao? Unless I have misunderstood, that is the gist of it, right?”

Once these words were spoken, the expressions of many other Deity Transformation Dao Lords ranged between mock smiles and indifferent stares. No one frowned, but the atmosphere had become somewhat intriguing.

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Chen Dengming had no intention of beating around the bush. He had anticipated all sorts of reactions from everyone and responded with a calm smile, “Indeed, to be blunt, that is exactly what Lord Star Cloud you have understood. Resources within the Four Oceans and Four Regions are tight, and all of you are aware of that. As a great calamity approaches, I hope that you all can set aside personal biases and help me in rapidly achieving a breakthrough to He Dao.”

With these words, the atmosphere in the hall grew incredibly solemn and intense.

The Dao Monarchs who had been smiling now had their smiles fade away, save for those who were on relatively good terms with the Longevity Sect—the Divine Sword Dao Monarch and the Five Elements Taoist—who still managed to retain their courtesy.

Venerable Mingguang, his eyes shut, snickered inwardly but did not make the first move to object.

He had anticipated that this tribulation grand assembly would not be so straightforward and had mentally prepared himself; however, he was not foolish enough to be the one to confront the Heavenly Human Daojun who was at the zenith of his power.

An air laden with potent energies filled the conference hall, creating an atmosphere of palpable terror. The Longevity Sect Elders and Daoist apprentices waiting outside went pale as their hearts raced under the intense pressure.

The willpower of the Deity Transformation Dao Lords was overwhelmingly strong; even without action, mere fluctuations in their mood could impose formidable pressure upon bystanders.

“Hmph!”

It was Sword Lord Yong Xin—famed for his forthright and proud temperament—who reacted first, his eyes fixed on Chen Dengming with a cold glint. “Heavenly Human Daojun, your demands are excessive. You exploit the upcoming great ordeal as an excuse to ask us to hand over resources for your cultivation, to assist your breakthrough to He Dao.

If you ask me, you are being overly arrogant. Why should we believe that you’re guaranteed to succeed in breaking through to He Dao, and even if you do, what guarantees do we have that you’ll be able to stop the great calamity?”

These words were not said politely; Sword Lord Yong Xin was now at the Complete Divine Transformation stage and had the confidence to speak thusly.

If Chen Dengming and the Longevity Taoist Lord had once been figures he admired in his youth, now that their actions invaded his interests, Sword Lord Yong Xin was clear-cut in his confrontation.

After all, most had once been magnanimous and lofty in spirit, but once in a position of power, they tend to become more ambitious and greedier.

In his eyes, Chen Dengming was showing signs of this tendency.

Facing Sword Lord Yong Xin’s questioning, Chen Dengming did not become angry. He did not immediately respond; instead, he turned his head to look at the other Deity Transformation Dao Lords. “Given that many of you were once my seniors, I am honored that you have come to sit here and consider my proposal today.

Aside from Yongxin Dao Monarch, I wonder if anyone else thinks I’m not qualified to make this request?”

With this statement, the many Deity Transformation Dao Lords slightly furrowed their brows and glanced at Su Yanyan, who remained expressionless and silent while brewing tea—picking up on the underlying weight in Chen Dengming’s words.

Indeed.

Before, Chen Dengming was merely a junior, but now no one dared overlook him, the Heavenly Human Daojun, with his complete Divine Transformation cultivation, even his incarnations reaching the Divinity Transformation Stage. Was the terrifying speed of his growth weighty enough, was he qualified enough?

Moreover, the Longevity Sect now boasted three Divine Transformation cultivators.

Yet, as it concerned the personal interests of all present, and after a brief silence, Lord Red Lotus frowned and voiced, “Heavenly Human Daojun, your Longevity Sect already possesses ample resources, and now, as a cosmic calamity looms and resources are becoming scarcer, my Red Lotus Sword Sect genuinely has not much left to provide. We sincerely lack the capacity to do so.”

This was a tactful way to decline, citing poverty as an excuse to refuse, at least keeping the tone somewhat respectful.

With Lord Red Lotus setting the precedent, Lord Star Cloud and Lord Divine Tortoise also lamented their poverty, expressing good intentions but inability.

Chen Dengming’s smile on his face receded, and with a cold snort he interrupted, “It seems that today, everyone here believes that I, Chen Dengming, lack the capability to break through to He Dao and do not possess the credentials to earn your trust?

May I ask, who was it that orchestrated the defeat of Ghost Shade and the demise of Qingmingzi?

Who was it that rescued Senior Qu from beyond the realms?

And who has been exerting effort to rid us of the age-old menace, Buddha Trick? Could it possibly be any of you?”

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