Longevity Chronicles

Inside Shangyang City, millions of mortals were all wailing and waiting for death.

They had not expected that first, the Divine Tablet from beyond the heavens would arrive to suppress, absorbing most of the power of the "Seven Saints Sealing Heaven and Confusing God Great Prohibition," while also deterring the "Meat God," the evil creature from the Outer Realm inside the initial mechanism of the Ten Thousand Spirit Divine Machine.

Confronting each other, the mortals caught their breath, and for the time being, no one else died.

However, everyone's lifeblood was still being drained. After all, the Meat God was a blood and flesh monster from the Outer Realm. Even if it was temporarily deterred from devouring on a large scale by the aura of the Yellow Robed Evil God, it inevitably stole a bite here and there.

Once the Meat God adapted to the deterrence, it might restart its ferocity.

But that would require a considerable amount of time.

The millions of city residents were unaware of these details, thinking instead that the immortals from the Ancestor Dragon Society had come to save the world. Grateful for their efforts, they also hoped that the immortals could defeat the evil demons.

Some of the braver ones went to watch the battle. Although they couldn't make out the cultivation gates, they could at least see which side was gaining the upper hand.

After watching for an incense stick's burning time, they quietly returned to the streets and alleys to report:

"We're winning, the immortals from the Ancestor Dragon Society are truly formidable, beating those evil demons and devils into a complete mess."

"Those evil magicians who used to bully and kill people, when faced with the immortals, are powerless to fight back, falling like dumplings."

"What magicians? I saw it clearly, they're all devils. Tsk, such a large green snake, a turtle bigger than a house... all dead. The immortals even chopped off their heads. They died very miserably."

"I watched the longest. Aside from the one immortal and demon who initially fought in the sky, there are two immortals who are most ferocious. No one from the Seven Evil Sect dares to stand against those two."

"I saw it too. One of them is a Master Skull Smashing holding a tile, specializes in smashing the heads of those evil demons. He's truly cruel. The other immortal is even more ruthless; he has a yellow gourd. As soon as he pulls out the stopper, more than a hundred thousand fine needles fly out, passing through where no evil demon can withstand."

"Same here, same here. I counted myself. That Master Skull Smashing killed dozens of evil demons, and the one behind him definitely killed more than a hundred, almost making the people from the Seven Evil Sect flee in terror."

"I heard those immortals and demons shouting out a title for this person, something like 'Yin-Yang Kill God Zhong Ziyang.' Though it sounds a bit common, it's quite fitting."

"Going at this rate, in a few hours, our Shangyang City will be liberated by the Ancestor Dragon Society, and we'll have nothing to worry about."

...

Not only Shangyang City's residents witnessed the battle scene and the trend of victory, but also the Jade-faced Immortal Man Jia Sanyuan, who was fighting with Ying Qingdi.

At this moment, he was trapped in a strange lake that hung in the air. The water of the lake was dense yellow, writhing like cloth. How dangerous was it inside?

There was no need to look elsewhere, merely listening to the continuous cries of the dragon beasts around Jia Sanyuan made it clear.

Although it was said they were locked in combat, it was really just Jia Sanyuan being one-sidedly tortured. He had no power to respond to Ying Qingdi's attacks.

Take this lake that could trap and kill all things, for instance, it was transformed from a Secret Treasure called the "Heavenly Yellow Xuan Yang Pearl," thrown by Ying Qingdi.

According to Ying Qingdi, this pearl came from the Outer Realm Secret Scripture he cultivated, which is extremely firm and yang. It required the collection of eighteen thousand Xuan Yang essences from the Outer Realm and constant refining with his own Yellow Heaven Origin Qi to be successful.

Once trapped in it, whether you have form or not, you would suffer.

Jia Sanyuan was still alive, purely because of the sacrifice of a large number of dragon beasts.

In his personal treasure bag, similar to the Dragon Soul Gourd that could release eighteen dragon beasts, there were more than a dozen "containers," each storing a large number of dragon beasts.

These Dragon Beasts were originally humans.

They only practiced the Dragon Rhino Ancestor's intentionally scattered deceptions among mortals—the "Dragon God Technique," the "Heavenly Dragon Demon Suppressing Scripture," the "True Dragon Ascension Record," and so on.

In the end, unable to withstand the price of mutation, they all lost themselves, fell into Dragon Beasts, and were collected by the Dragon Rhino Ancestor within the "Ten Thousand Dragon Pond" in that Secret Realm.

Jia Sanyuan was not the most talented among Yang Longxi's disciples, but he was the best at serving others.

He delighted Yang Longxi greatly, which is why he was awarded quite a few Dragon Beasts.

They could guard, they could kill.

Change that to a Cultivator in the Perfection of Cavernous Mystery, and he would use these vessels to pile up, also sufficient to pile up and kill his opponent.

Unfortunately, it just happened to be Ying Qingdi; as the Young Sect Leader of the Seven Evil Sects, Jia Sanyuan naturally did not lack information, knowing he was no match for Ying Qingdi.

He glanced at the majestic man in the distance, standing on air, with the air of an immortal from his vicissitudes.

He also looked down at the two evil people below who were on a killing spree: Lin Runiu and Zhong Ziyang.

"Damn, I had previously estimated that there would be some gap with the Ancestor Dragon Society, but I didn't expect it to be this big?"

"In another hour or two, I, Jia Sanyuan, along with these people, I'm afraid will all be annihilated."

"Master Skull Smashing, Yin - Yang Killing God, Demon Slaying Immortal, Reincarnated Ancestor Dragon... Heh, they all just rely on the backing of their Great Sect's True Inheritance to obtain these fine treasures and to run amok."

"If I can't subdue you, then I'll invite someone who can."

Jia Sanyuan watched for a while and finally made up a certain determination.

He also had to use his trump card, not only was his side going to be slaughtered clean, but if this continued, the crucial "Seven Saints Sealing Heaven and Confusing God Great Prohibition" would be broken, and the Meat God hidden deep underground would definitely be dug out and killed by the Ancestor Dragon Society.

At that time, that would be the real end of everything, with the Seven Evil Sects facing extinction.

After settling his thoughts, Jia Sanyuan, surrounded by Dragon Beasts, suddenly sighed deeply, raised his head towards Ying Qingdi, and spitefully said,

"Ying scoundrel, don't think you are about to win; I will not accept this."

"Your so-called Ancestor Dragon Society prances around with such great pomp, but in truth, it is nothing more than the power borrowed from Xuan Dao Sect and Beichan Temple. Were it not for these two Daoist and Buddhist sects holding back the Sect Master and Elders of my Seven Evil Sect, you bunch of thieves would have been cleaned up long ago, every one of you dead and your Dao extinguished."

"Oh well, since you can borrow power, why can't I, Jia Sanyuan?"

Hearing this, Ying Qingdi immediately perceived an ominous sign.

That Jade-faced Immortal Man was probably up to no good.

Unfortunately, even if he predicted it, there wasn't much he could do.

Both were at the Perfection of Cavernous Mystery, Ying Qingdi had unparalleled combat prowess, but Jia Sanyuan was not weak either, especially with Dragon Beasts eagerly rushing to die for him.

If the Dragon Beasts do not die, Sanyuan will not perish.

He sat cross-legged in the "Xuan Yang Huangjing Lake," and then began to slowly take off his clothes.

The scene was not lewd.

Quite the opposite, it was extremely eerie and nauseating.

Jia Sanyuan's title was "Jade-faced Immortal Man", indicative of his extraordinary appearance.

As soon as his clothing was removed, Ying Qingdi immediately saw

that red marks, like lash scars crisscrossing in a canine tooth pattern, began to appear on his snow-white skin. These marks eventually formed patterns resembling some type of "orifice", evoking a burning, evil sensation.

Gazing at them for too long, one felt as though falling into the belly of some fallen beast, enveloped by its stomach walls, corroded by acidic fluids, writhing... hot, stinking, and excruciating, truly as if the soul itself was being incinerated.

These marks covered Jia Sanyuan's entire body—chest, back, limbs, face... even the secretive spaces between his buttocks—crowded and teeming, bringing chills to anyone who saw them.

"Dragon Rhino Dao Seal?"

"No, stop, halt your actions, Jia Sanyuan, have you gone mad..."

Ying Qingdi had been involved in tumultuous affairs for many years, his experiences surpassing those of the Ancestor Dragon Society, even more exceptional than Zhong Ziyang and Chen Xiyi.

His face drastically changed in shock upon seeing Jia Sanyuan's naked body.

But in such a fleeting moment, he was powerless to do anything, neither could he kill Jia Sanyuan nor stop his actions.

The Jade-faced Immortal Man seemed to be enduring the most excruciating torture in the world.

He knelt to the ground, uttering roars that no being of the Human Clan could, his entire body flushed red, veins bulging, heat billowing, as the Dao Seals shone, the very image of a Dragon Beast undergoing transformation.

This Dragon Beast, head hanging low, both roaring and chanting:

"Taishang Nine Revolutions Dragon Rhino Daoist Ancestor in the past, within the Ten Thousand Dragon Cave Heaven, summoned all Dragon Beasts, holding assembly and preaching the Sublime Dharma. Once, a Dragon King reported to the Daoist Ancestor: 'The mortals of Yanfu suffer weak fleshy bodies, endure hardships in the mortal world, facing constant calamities. What convenient means exist to save the ignorant foolish?'"

"The Dragon Rhino Daoist Ancestor said: 'Well said. I shall descend to the world, using 'Dragon Rhino Dao Power' to rescue all living beings, hoping everyone transforms into dragons, gaining Great Freedom...'"

Jia Sanyuan's chanting grew louder with each line.

Not only Ying Qingdi but everyone on the battlefield below heard it clearly.

The Daoist Scripture he chanted was not complex.

Those with even a smidgen of understanding could grasp it.

In an instant, the faces of the Evil Magicians of the Seven Evil Sects changed dramatically, all guessing what Jia Sanyuan was attempting.

"Jade-faced Immortal Man, are you mad? Are you using yourself as a medium to summon the evil power of Dragon Rhino into the world? Can you bear the great price? You're likely to perish and extinguish your Dao as it won't be enough."

"Hurry, flee! Jia Sanyuan is desperate. Once the evil power of Dragon Rhino erupts, regardless of the Magic Skill you practice, those tainted by its evil power will, if unable to withstand the mutated price, be forced to transform into a member of the Dragon Species; even if you recover after a few days, your Dao Foundation will be utterly destroyed."

"Madman, isn't this like killing a thousand enemies and injuring eight hundred of oneself? Conversely, the mortals inside the Sealing Heaven Forbidden will benefit, unharmed."

"Flee? Where to flee? I'm afraid it's too late now..."

As an Evil Cultivator who saw an opportunity spoke.

Indeed, the disaster descended.

Centering around Xuan Yang Huangjing Lake, countless visible red lights erupted, filling a thousand-mile radius in a moment.

This small piece of the heavens turned a deep crimson red.

That scorching, nauseating, fishy dampness touched everyone.

Unimaginable transformations began to take place.

First were the ordinary flowers, birds, grass, and trees, as well as birds and beasts; at a flash of red light, they all mutated.

Those that withstood it transformed into Dragon Grass, Dragon Blood Wood, Dragon Scale Flower, Flying Dragons, Pig Dragons, Bird Moths, Snakes, and other alien creatures. Those that couldn't exploded into red dragon blood and merged into the earth.

Then came the Cultivators, regardless of good or evil.

Their bodies began to show characteristics like Dragon Scales, Dragon Horns, Dragon Teeth... a scene eerily reminiscent of Tao Qian's first opportunity.

It should have been a blessing, but the fearful and despairing faces of all Cultivators told another story.

Not a blessing at all!

On the contrary, this scene was a great terror.

Everyone becoming dragons meant that everyone would be tainted by the power of the old monster Yang Longxi.

For disciples of Dragon Rhino like Jia Sanyuan and Yang Cang, it was harmless.

For the rest, it implied damage to their Dao Foundation.

Fortunately, on the side of the Ancestor Dragon Society, there were Tao Qian, Zhong Ziyang, Chen Xiyi, Qi Daozhen, and many other strong people.

They took action early, each deploying their means to shield their followers.

Even Yin Susu and Xu Wenkai produced their most precious treasures, resisting the omnipresent erosion of Dragon Rhino Dao Power.

But such actions were not a long-term solution.

In a territory protected by the brilliance of the Nine Toad Bead just outside the city, Tao Qian and dozens of Ancestor Dragon Society members stood in shock.

Hearing the incessant "sizzling" sounds around them and the erupting Record thoughts in their minds, even Tao Qian's expression looked decidedly grim.

[Record Name: Dragon Rhino Dao Seal.]

[Record Type: Daoist Transformation Evil Power.]

[Record: This belongs exclusively to the Alchemist Ancestor "Yang Longxi's" evil power. After years of Cultivation, his Yang Family, which was just a notable clan with no millennium-strong foundation, rose to prominence. Gifted with extraordinary talent, he spent hundreds of years secretly stealing various Daoist, Buddhist, and Demon scriptures from the Great Sects like Lou Guandao, Heavenly Dragon Temple, Ten Thousand Beast Sect, Evil Sect, et cetera. During this process, he even founded a new dynasty that fell after two generations, yet it was sufficient for him to prove his Dao. Ultimately, he created the Great Book "Nine Revolutions Dragon God Scripture," stepping into the Daoist Transformation Realm and arrogantly proclaiming himself the Dragon Rhino Daoist Ancestor. His strength ranks high even among the Daoist Transformation Realm.]

[Note One: Those touched by his evil power, if sentient, must transform into the Dragon Species and bear the Dragon Rhino Dao Seal. At the least, the Dao Foundation is damaged; at most, they become enslaved to him.]

[Note Two: Using items like the Nine Toad Bead, the Holy Embryo Bag, etc., you can e exempt for several hours; afterwards, treasures may be damaged, even snatched away.]

[Note Three: Partial exemption from the erosion of the evil power... combined with the Spirit Treasure Sublime Body, one can be exempt from the evil power's erosion for ten days.]

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ps: Second update, asking for monthly tickets, really need them, already half a chapter saved, tomorrow should be double updates with a chase for a triple, got excited while writing.