Longevity: After Six Thousand Years, The Diary Was Exposed - Chapter 10 - Chapter 10 – Laws of Cause and Effect

The sky was high and the clouds vast.

A massive floating ship sailed through the heavens, parting the clouds like splashing water, creating a path of mist.

This ship was a grand flying artifact.

The flags fluttering in the wind bore ancient patterns and characters, with the characters for “Jiang,” “Hua,” and “Zuo” prominently displayed.

“The connection to the Profound Azure Sect is completely severed!”

Zuo Qingtian, tall and sturdy like a fierce beast, stood on the deck, his voice deep: “The scouts we sent have reported back—that mysterious Emperor left a Dao-grade sword to guard the area!”

In this world, artifacts were categorized from weakest to strongest: Spiritual artifacts, Xuan artifacts, and Dao artifacts, further divided into nine sub ranks.

While Dao-level artifacts also varied in strength, even the weakest ones could severely injure a cultivator at the Integration Realm.

And that’s without anyone actively wielding it. If a cultivator were to channel its power, the effect would be even greater!

Zuo Qingtian pondered for a moment before continuing, “Leaving behind a Dao-level treasure shows that Emperor’s intentions are serious; saving the Profound Azure Sect is definitely not a casual decision.”

Hua Hongyi was perched at the edge of the ship, her legs swinging idly as she sat, revealing a strikingly fair expanse of skin at her chest.

She raised her gaze and said calmly, “Indeed. The Immortal Emperor alone is trouble enough for us; it’s unwise to provoke another Emperor at this time.”

Jiang Youlong, after a thoughtful pause, voiced his concerns: “This Emperor’s background is also quite mysterious. We know nothing about her, and I worry she could prove to be another Immortal Emperor.”

“You know…”

As Jiang Youlong spoke, a flicker of fear crossed his face, and he lowered his voice: “Those people have already lost their patience!”

At his words, both Hua Hongyi and Zuo Qingtian’s expressions changed!

They were evidently very wary of the “those people” Jiang Youlong mentioned.

Zuo Qingtian asked, “So what should we do now?”

Jiang Youlong thought for a moment, then his eyes brightened: “This time, the diary didn’t reveal any crucial information.”

“However—”

“If we can find that woman named Ruoyu, we might uncover some clues.”

Hua Hongyi nodded in agreement: “That’s right; after all, she was once the Immortal Emperor’s woman.”

“It’s possible they’ve remained in contact.”

Zuo Qingtian clapped his hands in approval: “This plan is feasible. The Immortal Emperor is too strong; attempting to target him directly using the karmic laws is as difficult as ascending to the heavens.”

“But we can target the women around him; we might achieve unexpected results.”

Jiang Youlong said, “If that’s the case, then it’s settled!”

He paused for a moment and continued, “I will send someone to notify the clan’s divination experts to come. As long as we can find any clues they left in the Yunluo Mountains, we will surely be able to deduce something.”

Six thousand years had passed.

In the cultivation world, that wasn’t considered a long time.

For some powerful beings skilled in divination, it was not impossible to trace back through several thousand years of time.

“Alright, do everything possible to find this woman!”

“Hehe… The emperor’s woman—who wouldn’t want to give it a try?”

Zuo Qingtian wore a fervent smile; after all this time, they finally made some progress.

However, Hua Hongyi frowned slightly and softly said , “It’s still quite difficult, but it’s at least a method.”

“I hope the diary reveals more clues next.”

——

Profound Azure Sect.

Recently, this third-rate sect located in the southern province of Azure Region had been extremely busy.

It was bustling with activity.

First, there were countless sects coming to visit, some from local Azure Region. Others came from other states and even farther places.

The purpose of these visiting sects was naturally to purchase information and materials. Then they would tour the former residence of the emperor.

Experiencing the emperor’s cultivation journey up close was a unique opportunity.

Cultivation is about seizing opportunities.

Being able to visit the wooden house where an Emperor once lived, to see the old weapons he used, and to practice the techniques he once learned—

This could be considered an opportunity, and perhaps some fated individuals might gain unexpected rewards from it.

When the opportunity arises, anything is possible.

Moreover, news that another Emperor had also come to assist the Profound Azure Sect had spread long ago. It caused quite a stir throughout the cultivation world.

A sect with two Emperors in residence—this was extraordinary.

Everyone knew that the rise of the Profound Azure Sect was unstoppable. If they didn’t seize the chance to build connections now, they wouldn’t be able to reach them in the future.

On this day, Yan Changkong was proudly listening to reports from his subordinates.

He had been the sect leader for over a thousand years.

The sect’s spirit stones had never been as plentiful as they were now.

Just selling materials about the emperor brought in hundreds of thousands of spirit stones. That was an incredibly exaggerated figure.

Suddenly, the Great Elder Chen Xiu hurried over, leaning close to Yan Changkong’s ear and saying: “Sect leader, Yan Shan from the Blood Spirit Sect has arrived.”

Chen Xiu hesitated for a moment and said, “Do you want to meet him in person? After all, the Blood Spirit Sect is the number one sect in Azure Region.”

Yan Changkong sneered at these words, his face showing anger as he shouted, “The Blood Spirit Sect has been oppressing us all this time. Most of our disciples who went out for training have died at their hands!”

“For thousands of years, the two sects have been in constant conflict. Great Elder, how many disciples have we lost to them?”

At the mention of this, Chen Xiu’s expression also darkened.

Yan Changkong continued, “Not to mention, just eighty years ago, they stirred up trouble to steal one of our spirit veins, slaughtering three hundred and twenty-eight of our disciples in the process.”

“I remember all these blood debts!”

Chen Xiu hesitated for a moment and whispered, “Should I go and drive them away now?”

Yan Changkong shook his head.

Chen Xiu was baffled, unsure of his intentions.

“We’ll still go meet them,” Yan Changkong said, his tone calm but deliberate. “It’s best not to stir up more trouble right now.”

“Give me ten more years, and I will uproot the Blood Spirit Sect completely.”

As he spoke, he stood up from his chair, smiling as he walked forward.

Chen Xiu watched his not-so-tall figure with a complicated expression.

He and Yan Changkong had entered the sect together as disciples. Chen Xiu’s talent was even a bit better.

At first, he felt somewhat resentful that Yan Changkong had become the sect leader. But now, he was growing to admire this chubby fellow more and more.

Over the years, life in the Profound Azure Sect had not been particularly good; being a small sect meant they often faced oppression.

The competition among sects was even more brutal and ruthless.

However, under Yan Changkong’s management, although there hadn’t been meteoric development, they had consistently sought progress amidst stability.

“Is he finally going to show his fangs now?”

Chen Xiu asked himself if he could have done better had he been the sect leader.

Moments later, he shook his head, but his heart was filled with anticipation; the long-dormant emotions inside him were ignited!

For cultivators in this world, their sense of belonging to a sect is incredibly strong. It can even rival the sense of belonging some disciples feel for their clans.

For a cultivator, a sect is like home!

It is a place that shelters their growth.

Many cultivators, regardless of the level they ultimately reach or the achievements they attain, hold great reverence for their former sects.

This is also why Yan Changkong dared to gamble his life when he learned that the Immortal Emperor was a disciple of the Profound Azure Sect.