Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu

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From what I have observed over twenty years of exploration here, there existed at least complete Wind God Dao, Water God Dao, Fire God's inheritance, and Earth God's Dao.

We could each achieve the Ascension without conflicting with one another.

If I'm not mistaken, you yourself are the Void Gate, with the Dao of the Fisherman, mastering Life and Death Reincarnation, plus the Four Gods Dao here, we could entirely become the most powerful gods in this world.

Together, we could make this world operate according to rules we set and revive the battlefield of All Gods.

And not just follow the paths laid out by the Provisional Sect Leader and the many gods, becoming mere tools in their hands.

To show my sincerity, I've hidden the Netherworld King Gu under the second bluestone at the entrance of Blood Spirit Mountain.

The Netherworld King Gu, which I had previously advanced to the eleventh floor, dropped to the third floor due to my forced contract termination, but this shouldn't matter to you, correct?

The terms of the deal are: You and I achieve Ascension separately and do not interfere with each other.

But before that, we need to act extremely hostile to each other.

Only in this way would those god-like beings believe everything is under their control, and that we are still within their realms of dominion.

It is a simple method of nurturing the tiger to grow stronger.

Much like how a General in the mortal world would not wipe out all bandits to have sufficient reason to empower himself.

So, what you and I need to do is nurture our own tigers.

After which, we grow silently, growing to a point where they find it hard to control us, gaining our own freedom.

Gaining the power to make our own choices.

I do not know if you are aware of this, but I must tell you this is the secret the Fisherman hid away.

This world is gradually weakening, and beyond the skies, there's a mysterious existence.

Yet, the Fisherman seemed to have badly wounded that existence, buying us some time.

But just badly wounded, it will eventually awaken.

The world remains unaware of this, still indulged in a peaceful world created by the gods, reveling in joy.

Though I care not for these, I do not wish to be a fool becoming a god, ultimately disappearing with the collapse of the world.

I simply want to live.

At least until that existence dies, you and I have no reason to fight.

Having spoken to this extent, believe or not, it's up to you.

The Fisherman's Holy Bone refers not to his bones, as his bones filled the Death Sea; the Death Sea is the flaw of the world, the wound from which the existence beyond the skies absorbs the world.

The so-called Fisherman's Holy Bone is merely the War God's bone.

You should know where it is.

As for the Dao of those four gods, for now, neither of us can obtain it.

Even I cannot open those doors.

Perhaps, only after we both advance to the True Monarch Realm will we have this opportunity.

Currently, for you and me, the most useful thing should be the Supreme God King Skill left by the War God.

You could offer the War God's Supreme God King Skill to the Miao God, gaining his trust and securing more time for our continued cultivation.

If you agree to this deal, you can kill Yan Xichao after you leave.

This person harbors malicious intent; keeping him will only be a scourge.

Thus, the world would believe you and I have completely parted ways.

Well, I've said all that needs to be said, I don't know what else to talk with you about.

Let's leave it at that.

Respectfully, Netherworld King Xie Shu.

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Chen Qing controlled the Divine Image to set down the envelope, casually conjuring a flame to burn it.

Previously, Chen Qing's understanding of the Netherworld King was solely hostility and he wasn't worried.

At this moment, he truly held some admiration for the Netherworld King.

This person was shrewd enough to attempt deceiving gods!

He was inviting him to lay down a grand rebellion against the current gods.

One must admit, the Netherworld King was incredibly confident.

What brought him this confidence could possibly be his ability to see through the special trait of the Gu like Chen Qing.

Was it foresight, or perhaps: was this guy essentially a reborn individual?

After much contemplation, Chen Qing understood his and the Netherworld King's stakes.

He and Ji Dang had been pushed by those in power to a life-and-death struggle.

Now, he had no desire to repeat this scenario.

Better to agree to this deal than to fight like beasts, orchestrated by those in power.

Though it seemed audacious, two small beings attempting to overthrow the world, Chen Qing found the idea intriguing.

Chen Qing strolled to the location left by the Netherworld King, flipping over the second bluestone; there lay a jade bottle.

The jade bottle sealed the Gu's aura, so even Chen Qing couldn't perceive inside.

He dispatched the Divine Image to open the jade bottle, finding indeed the Netherworld King Gu once seen beneath the Nine Nether, the only difference being its fall from the eleventh floor to the third.

Various trait abilities had diminished considerably.

But that wasn't important; what mattered was that he obtained the Netherworld King Gu without a battle with the Netherworld King.

"It does show some sincerity after all."

"This place, only those with the Fisherman's inheritance like me and him can enter, serving well as a place for secret negotiation."

Chen Qing once again pondered the Netherworld King's stance, despite not knowing his origins, fighting to the death with him was clearly less beneficial than both achieving Ascension.

The Netherworld King did propose a scheme greatly advantageous for both.

He too was uninterested in fighting as a cricket for the gods.

Chen Qing took out a piece of stationery and penned a note:

"To Netherworld King Xie Shu:

I accept the terms you proposed.

Respectfully, Prince Wen Chen Qing."

He had no interest in discussing more with the Netherworld King here, for being new to this place, he was unaware of many secrets and lacked comprehensive understanding.

Chen Qing rose, continuing onward, preparing to reach the summit of Kunlun and explore the zenith of the realm of gods, to see the acclaimed God King Skills.

Given Chen Qing's assessment, such magic must be the world's unique supreme skill, pointing directly to Ascension.

The War God's magic, no matter how one thought, surpassed the so-called Divine Skills of today immensely.

With this anticipation, Chen Qing travelled for two years, finally reaching the summit of Kunlun.

In the distance, divine power pervaded, allowing Chen Qing, possessing divinity himself, to advance freely here.

Although there were obstacles, they didn't hinder his progress.

"Considering this, the Netherworld King must also have divinity."

"Is he the reincarnation of a god?"

"Or did he steal a god's traits?"

"However, it also proves his strength, and dealing with him seems more prudent than negotiating with gods."

Only when both parties have comparable strength is a fair deal possible.

The Netherworld King, at least, was only in the Feather Transformation Realm, not an incumbent god.

Chen Qing continued moving forward, observing the grand Divine Temple ahead.

This Divine Temple was not larger than that of the Void Master, covering merely hundreds of miles.

Yet even so, Chen Qing felt a greater pressure.

The golden columns towering like immense legs supporting the sky.

Before the grand hall of All Gods, there was only one phrase engraved on the ground.

"Ahead lies the Land of Ten Thousand Gods; mortals, do not advance."

Chen Qing stepped forward, entered.

Gathering the Purple Mansion Pill Gu, Chen Qing glanced at the pill rack on the Alchemy Room wall, taking each jade bottle and storing them in his sleeve.

Currently unsure of the Elixir effects, he decided to take everything, planning that upon returning, Chen Dan contracting the Purple Mansion Pill Gu should reveal their function.

Chen Qing collected all thirty-two bottles of Elixirs in the room and moved to another chamber.

This room, unlike the Alchemy Room, was a storeroom for Pill Books. Chen Qing could understand the Ancient Text, "These are Alchemy Pill Books; taking them back for Dan'er to study will undoubtedly benefit his practice greatly!"

Chen Qing gathered all the Pill Books he found and exited the Alchemy Room, suddenly shivering all over.

Wait, could it be my taking away all the Pill Books that led to the loss of Alchemy Dao?

He looked back toward the now empty Alchemy Room, "Is this the Age History Book?"

It wasn't that Alchemy Dao was lost, but because future me took away the Pill Books, causing the loss.

And all these, in truth, were destined during the Ancient times?

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