Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi

In simple terms, as long as the quantity is sufficient, its selling price will never be less than Mitian Sand, and there may even be more people vying for it.

They didn’t expect to actually catch the birth of the Brightest Treasure this time!

"Of course, I’m one hundred percent sure!"

Jiuhua Ancestor became extremely excited, his face flushed, and he repeatedly said:

"Back then, it was because the Brightest Treasure appeared in Mo Yuan that attracted our Shenhua sect’s founding ancestor, who chose to settle in Da Mo and establish the sect."

"Therefore, he recorded the signs of the Brightest Treasure’s appearance very meticulously. It was the conflicting powers of light and dark attributes that caused such a great phenomenon."

"Unfortunately, the luck of several generations of ancestors was bad, and they didn’t wait for the Brightest Treasure to appear..."

"Let’s go!"

Nether Abyss Ancestor decisively spoke:

"This is an opportunity not less than Mitian Sand; this excitement must be joined!"

"Go!"

Everyone’s opinions were very consistent, and they quickly maneuvered their Escape Light, speedily heading towards the direction where the Bright Ripple was emanating.

......

In the vast Mo Yuan, inside some underground cave.

Ascendant Tianying, dressed in a robe interwoven with black and white and wearing a Lotus Crown, was sitting cross-legged on a large black stone, surrounded by a circle of Golden Core Cultivators.

"...What do you all think, fellow Daoists?"

Ascendant Tianying cautiously asked:

"Are the claims by Fellow Daoist Yin Yan and others earlier true or false?"

Among the surrounding Golden Core Cultivators, some were whispering in discussions, while others directly expressed their opinions:

"When has there ever been a humanoid Black Fiend Beast in Mo Yuan, one that can even control other Black Fiend Beasts? He might have misjudged!"

"Better to believe it exists than not!"

"Perhaps it’s not a Black Fiend Beast? It might be a Demon Cultivation Golden Core that snuck in..."

"That’s not impossible, but so many Golden Core Ancestors saw it with their own eyes, it can’t be fake, right?"

More than two hours ago:

During the exploration, Ascendant Tianying’s team encountered the group led by Fellow Daoist Yin Yan, but both sides remained restrained and didn’t engage in a big fight.

After exchanging some information, Fellow Daoist Yin Yan revealed to them the intelligence report on the mutated monster traversing the Black Tide, leaving Ascendant Tianying’s team deeply concerned.

Thus, during this break interval, they also planned to discuss countermeasures just in case.

And at that moment:

"Buzz!"

An invisible Bright Ripple swept across numerous underground caves in Mo Yuan, causing everyone’s voices to abruptly cease and instantly quiet down.

After a moment of silence:

"Is this... the wave of the Brightest Treasure?"

A Golden Core Cultivator from the Central Plains seemed a bit incredulous:

"I learned about the legend of the Brightest Treasure when reading sect ancient texts, but I didn’t expect it to be true?"

"This is Mo Yuan! Could it really have nurtured a Supreme Treasure symbolizing ultimate brightness?"

Upon hearing this, Ascendant Tianying’s eyes immediately gleamed:

"Brightest Treasure... I wonder which one it is? Is it the Radiant Divine Crystal, Sun Burning Celestial Sunflower, or Dawn Bead?"

Regardless of which, they are all priceless treasures.

Everyone exchanged glances, seeing the excitement in each other’s eyes, and quickly reached a unanimous decision.

"Go!"

Many Golden Core Cultivators quickly activated their Escape Light, speeding towards the direction where the Bright Ripple was transmitted.

......

"Boom!" "Boom!"...

Over a dozen Escape Lights intertwined as one, charging and crashing within the dark cave.

Such strong magical power auras swept across, even the lurking Black Fiend Beasts in the dark dared not easily move.

"Go, speed up!"

Leading the charge, Fellow Daoist Yin Yan seemed quite spirited.

After parting ways with the group led by Nether Abyss Ancestor, the seven or eight Golden Core Cultivators originally led by Sima Yan, after weighing pros and cons, ultimately chose to take refuge with him.

After all, they had witnessed Sima Yan’s tragic death with their own eyes.

Relying on just a few of them cooperating, without a Late stage Golden Core powerhouse to hold the line, once faced with that terrifying black shadow that can traverse the Black Tide, it might immediately spell disaster.

Thus:

The influence under Fellow Daoist Yin Yan’s command expanded rapidly, becoming bolder in actions within Mo Yuan with much faster clearing efficiency.

Not long ago, their team also felt the explosion of the Bright Ripple and quickly decided to compete for the Brightest Treasure.

"Hmm?"

While flying halfway, Fellow Daoist Yin Yan sharply raised an eyebrow, his Divine Thought locked onto a stream of Escape Light, which was fleeing in the dark cavern.

The aura was chaotic, seemingly fleeing in panic with significant injuries, as if he was being chased by something, yet there appeared to be nothing behind him.

"What is happening..."

Fellow Daoist Yin Yan had a look of suspicion, thinking as the other Golden Core Cultivators also noticed the Escape Light.

"Help!! Fellow Daoists, save me!!"

The owner of the Escape Light also noticed the group’s Escape Light, joy overwhelmed, and immediately altered direction to merge.

"Stay calm!"

Fellow Daoist Yin Yan raised his hand, signaling everyone to slow down their Escape Light.

After just a dozen breaths:

"Whew, whew..."

An Escape Light stopped before them, revealing a bloodstained figure, Magic Robe torn apart, panting heavily and looking quite distressed.

"Ah, Fellow Daoist Yin Yan and fellow Daoists..."

The owner of the Escape Light recognized them, heaving a sigh of relief.

"Is it you, Mo Heng Daoist?"

Fellow Daoist Yin Yan also recognized the identity of the person, raising an eyebrow:

"What about your Daoist partner? Who was pursuing you just now?"

Among the dozens of Golden Core Cultivators who came to Da Mo, not everyone chose to team up.

A small portion of Golden Core Cultivators, for various reasons, either opted to be lone travelers or formed small groups of two or three.

This Mo Heng Daoist and his Daoist partner were like that, reportedly cultivating a unique technique, strong in collaboration, yet unwilling to stoop to submit to a Late stage Golden Core powerhouse, choosing to explore Mo Yuan together.

"Alas..."

Mo Heng Daoist exclaimed sorrowfully, tearing up slightly and said trembling:

"She... she has passed away!"

Upon hearing this, Fellow Daoist Yin Yan suddenly realized and felt a heavy weight in his heart.

The strength of Mo Heng and his partner was exceptional, their teamwork surpassed Middle stage Golden Core by more than a level, second only to Late stage Golden Core powerhouses.

This is not an extremely deep layer, Mo Yuan’s danger level was limited, so who easily killed Mo Heng’s Daoist partner and gravely injured Mo Heng Daoist, forcing him to flee in panic?

"Condolences, Fellow Daoist..."

Fellow Daoist Yin Yan frowned, questioning:

"Were you attacked by a complete dark figure, one that could control Black Fiend Beasts?"

"What!"

Mo Heng Daoist raised his head in surprise:

"How did Fellow Daoist Yin Yan know that?"

Fellow Daoist Yin Yan looked grim, silently pondering, as the dozen Golden Core Cultivators behind him exclaimed.

"That monster again!"

"This is bad! Countless fellow Daoists might have already fallen prey to him!"

"Right, he can traverse the Black Tide’s tributaries, his speed moving through Mo Yuan is much faster than us!"

"Damn it! That monster intentionally hunts us Golden Core Cultivators..."

The seven or eight Golden Core Cultivators who had initially sided with Sima Yan were now feeling exceptionally grateful in their hearts.

If they hadn’t allied with Fellow Daoist Yin Yan, acting together with others, their current situation might have been far worse.

"Everyone, be careful! That monster might be nearby!"

Fellow Daoist Yin Yan stirred his Divine Thought and alerted loudly, then gestured:

"Mo Heng Daoist, if you don’t mind, you can temporarily join us."

"Alright, thank you, Fellow Daoist!"

Mo Heng naturally nodded in rapid agreement, expressed thanks repeatedly, then swallowed a Spirit Pill to suppress the injuries and flew into Fellow Daoist Yin Yan’s team.

Everyone remained vigilant, maintaining a defensive posture, slowly flying forward, continuing the journey while guarding against a possible ambush by the shadow creature.

But even after passing through that underground cave, they didn’t encounter any attack.

"Looks like he saw our strength and retreated once more..."

After a brief discussion, Fellow Daoist Yin Yan and others speculated that the shadow creature had fled, feeling much lighter in spirit, quickly hastening their Escape Light towards their target destination.

"Let’s go! We’re already a step late; we must not let the Brightest Treasure fall into someone else’s hands!"