Longevity Chronicles

At the same time, Tao Qian saw the Daoist reach out and beckon, and the Buddha Bird relic inside the Mustard Seed Talisman Seed actually flew out on its own, landing in the hands of the Duobao Daoist, who then rubbed it vigorously in his chest.

The originally decent-looking relic suddenly became oily and supple, almost like a nourishing mud pill.

Next, he took out a bronze token from nowhere and, together with the Buddha Bird relic, threw them both into Tao Qian's palm, saying,

"I suppose my junior brothers and sisters have all given you welcoming gifts. As your Master, I should give you something too. However, you can hardly fit more in your treasure bag, and I can't give you another major treasure. Since you already possess this Buddha Bird relic, adding more might actually hinder your cultivation."

"I have completely concealed the karma of the Great Freedom Dharma associated with this relic for you, ensuring those bald monks can't use Buddhist Law to secretly harm you."

"However, if you want to make good use of this relic, you'll need to learn some Buddhist Law from the Spirit Treasure Scripture Hall. This token will allow you to enjoy the treatment of a True Disciple in the Scripture Hall ahead of time."

"You may also learn other magical skills, but don't be greedy."

"After some time, when the position of True Disciple is secured, you can study the Basic Methods from the Great Lifebook Scripture of the Spirit Treasure Sect."

After saying all this, the Daoist seemed to remember something else.

He reached into the Void and flicked out a Crystal Stone Token, tossing it to Tao Qian.

"Though you've obtained the Ascending Immortal Token, that Immortal Island has been long neglected, plus there's a Great Prohibition isolating it from external disturbances. The island must have reverted to a wild state by now."

"It's likely you can't even enter the Inner Island. This is also your Aunt Yunhua's intention. She gifted you the Immortal Island, but the task of managing and taming it is left to you."

"Of course, letting you, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, together with these youngsters go, is also quite a challenge."

"I originally thought of bestowing upon you some Mountain Opening Giant Demons and Golden Armored Divine Generals for you to command, but considering you have just come from the Mortal World, you would probably prefer those pretty girls."

"Well, the Crystal Demon Clan may eat a lot, but they are accustomed to pleasing my junior brothers and sisters and are quite familiar with the Mountain Gate. They also have some strength to serve you."

"When needed, let that silly Dou Dou hold this token and summon the Crystal Demons from the Star Membrane Secret Realm, but remember not to be greedy, lest you cannot afford their sustenance."

"Whether it's that Ascending Immortal Island or the Penglai Sea, both are enough for you to while away some time. Remember, you are the first disciple of Duobao True Monarch, do not disgrace the face of your Master."

"Go and rest now!"

With the last sentence spoken, the Daoist, appearing disheveled, waved his sleeve.

A dim light surged, directly enveloping everyone in the hall, transporting them to the cloud clusters above the sky.

Tao Qian had just settled on the auspicious clouds and his mouth seal was automatically released.

But the Duobao Daoist's figure was nowhere to be seen, denying him a target for his sarcastic remarks.

"Great, just achieved Foundation Establishment and already being driven out of the island by my own Master."

Tao Qian muttered to himself, somewhat resentful.

At the same time, he instinctively turned to look back at his Master's cultivation field, the massive Immortal Island known as 'Golden Radiance Island,' which had expelled them. The Daoist Field seemed to begin sealing up.

Tao Qian only saw the myriad clouds suddenly envelop the silent, chilly Immortal Island, concealing it from view. In a fleeting moment, an immense and terrifying presence passed through Tao Qian's senses, and for that instant, he seemed to see a bizarre, non-human giant shadow emerge from the dark depths.

But incredibly, the shadow bore no signs of Mutation or Decline; rather, it exuded a sense of the Great Dao, looking like it was in a state of Zen Meditation, profound yet profounder.

Tao Qian caught only a glimpse before his Divine Soul stilled, and quickly, the Golden Radiance clouds covered everything, erasing all anomalies.

"Could that be...?"

At that moment, Tao Qian's heart pounded.

He couldn't help but recall what the Lue Immortal had mentioned about their Master having eccentric habits.

"This so-called peculiarity, ensconcing himself alone on this vast Immortal Island, bearing no one else, not even Crystal Demons or Golden Armored Divine Generals, who are usually concealed by the Master in the Treasure Vault or sealed within the Star Membrane Secret Realm."

"It sounds like a form of reclusive disposition, but the thick-skinned, dark-hearted demeanor of the Master doesn't associate him with reclusiveness, just lazy and crude."

"From this, it appears that the Master's peculiarity might stem from his cultivation practices...?"

After pondering briefly in his mind, Tao Qian quickly shook his head and gave up.

Lacking sufficient clues and information, he couldn't possibly come up with any real answers.

Taking a quick sweep around, Tao Qian oriented himself.

Immediately, he took out the token given earlier by Aunt Yunhua and used the Spirit Treasure Returning Immortal Technique for the first time. As if a brand inside him had been activated, a strand of Immortal Spiritual Qi was summoned from thin air, its speed and amount undistinguishable from that drawn from his own body.

"Spirit Treasure Method, truly miraculous."

Tao Qian praised, channeling the Immortal Spiritual Qi into the token.

He then saw the Ascending Immortal Token tremble slightly, transmitting a map directly into his mind; the route was already marked out, showing it was 800 li away from Golden Radiance Island, with some Immortal Islands mentioned along the path, all clearly labeled including the island names and the Devil Immortal Daoists residing on them, indeed very convenient.

Having gotten direction, Tao Qian suddenly recalled Yunhua Immortal's words about the long abandonment of Ascending Immortal Island, and turned to look at the waiting junior disciples—Little Age, Lian Jing'er, Shan Jiu, and Zhong Doudou, smiling and saying,

"Come on, let's set aside cultivation inquiries for now and start by clearing fields and planting crops."

As soon as he finished speaking, the cloud beneath everyone's feet shot forward.

For mortals, 800 li was indeed a great distance.