Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi

"Buzz!" "Buzz!"...

The Bright Ripples surged wave after wave, like tides sweeping in all directions, disappearing into the void.

In a vast cavern:

Several Black Death Beasts hidden here couldn’t bear the continuous stimulation of the Bright Ripples and had long fled in all directions.

In the very center of the cavern, a golden sunflower with nine leaves burning with white flames, suspended in the air, emitted a brilliant white light, resembling a rising sun from afar.

Near the vicinity of the Nine-leaf Golden Sunflower, the vast Power of Light gathered, forcibly creating a pure land within the dark cavern, with the periphery surging with dark aura like waves.

"Boom!"

The dark cavern extended in all directions, and out from a deep tunnel suddenly flew an Escape Light.

"It’s the Sun Burning Celestial Sunflower!!"

Ascendant Tianying looked up and saw the Nine-leaf Golden Sunflower, resembling a glorious sun, and was immediately overjoyed.

"Go!"

Without saying a word, he immediately urged his Escape Light to its highest speed, reaching out to capture the Sun Burning Celestial Sunflower.

"Is that the Brightest Treasure?"

"So it’s the legendary Sun Burning Celestial Sunflower!"

"We’ve hit the jackpot!"

The numerous Golden Core Cultivators following Ascendant Tianying also entered the cavern at this time, exclaiming in surprise, their faces filled with joy.

Even if they couldn’t use such a level of Heaven and Earth Treasures, they could sell it for a hefty price at the Celestial Continent auction, and each could get a considerable share.

But what happened next was unexpected for everyone:

"Bang!"

Just as Ascendant Tianying’s Escape Light neared the Sun Burning Celestial Sunflower, it was like hitting an invisible barrier and was forcibly sent flying back.

"What’s going on?"

The faces of the numerous Golden Core Cultivators changed drastically at the sight.

"It must have been repelled by the Sun Burning Celestial Sunflower!"

An experienced Golden Core Cultivator carefully recalled the incident a moment ago and made a basic judgment.

The Sun Burning Celestial Sunflower, a Supreme Treasure of the Light Attribute, though born in Mo Yuan, was constantly colliding and entangling with the Dark Attribute power that filled Mo Yuan, with its power always spreading outward, leading to the creation of the Light Domain and Bright Ripples.

Ascendant Tianying, also of the Dark Attribute lineage, had magical power attributes as incompatible as water and fire, and was clearly rejected by the Sun Burning Celestial Sunflower.

"Damn it!"

After stabilizing his Escape Light, Ascendant Tianying’s face looked displeased.

With a grim face, he spread his sleeve, releasing vast magical power, beginning to suppress the Light Domain of the Sun Burning Celestial Sunflower, gradually compressing it.

Since direct capture wasn’t feasible, he could only first suppress and confine it, sealing its power before storing it in his Storage Bag.

However, this would definitely take a long time and could easily lead to unforeseen complications.

Soon, seven or eight Golden Core Cultivators also reacted, rushing forward on their Escape Lights to surround Ascendant Tianying, providing protection.

At this moment, they could only hope that other Golden Core Cultivators wouldn’t arrive too soon; otherwise, a fierce battle was inevitable.

"Buzz, buzz, buzz..."

The Sun Burning Celestial Sunflower shook violently, yet it couldn’t escape from having its Light Domain compressed, becoming smaller and smaller.

Though it possessed vast Light Power, it wasn’t a true living being, unable to utilize its power, relying on its instinctive power release, which was clearly incapable of resisting a strong person like Ascendant Tianying.

But just as the Light Domain of the Sun Burning Celestial Sunflower was compressed to only half its size:

"Boom!" "Boom!"...

One Escape Light after another flew out from another connected cavern.

"That is..."

Zhang Yao looked up and saw the striking scene in the air—Ascendant Tianying suppressing a Nine-leaf Golden Sunflower, with seven or eight Golden Core Cultivators protecting him.

"Sun Burning Celestial Sunflower! That’s the Sun Burning Celestial Sunflower!"

Jiuhua Ancestor widened his eyes and repeatedly said:

"That’s the Brightest Treasure! We can’t let them take it!"

"Go!"

Nether Abyss Ancestor didn’t hesitate, riding his Escape Light to soar upward, surrounded by three layers of nested black light, his Divine Techniques already at the ready.

Zhang Yao, Jiuhua Ancestor, Black Abyss Ascendant, and others also rode their Escape Lights in hot pursuit, aggressively charging.

"Not good, someone’s coming!"

"Damn it, it’s Nether Abyss Ancestor, Elder Qingxu, and their cohorts!"

"It’s the Da Mo Local Sect!"

The seven or eight Golden Core Cultivators providing protection in midair had their faces dramatically change, with some already considering retreating.

Of the three factions present, excluding the solitary Golden Core Cultivators and small groups, they were the weakest, unable to gain an advantage against either side.

"Everyone hold on!"

Ascendant Tianying, anxious, shouted:

"Give me just half a moment of time!"

Hearing this, everyone turned to prepare to flee without hesitation; there was no intention of staying.

What a joke?

Faced with ten Golden Core Cultivators and two Late Stage Golden Core powerhouses, how were they supposed to hold out for half a moment?

They had formed a Loose Alliance for this expedition, not as subordinates of Ascendant Tianying, so they certainly wouldn’t sacrifice themselves for him.

"Damn it! They’re all fence-sitters!"

Ascendant Tianying cursed angrily, but seeing the opportunity slipping away, he was left with no choice but to urgently shout to the nearest Golden Core Cultivator:

"Daoist Mo Du, you take away this Sun Burning Celestial Sunflower, quickly!"

"If it succeeds, I’ll give you thirty percent!"

Daoist Mo Du, just about to escape, was instantly tempted.

With the power of the Sun Burning Celestial Sunflower already suppressed by Ascendant Tianying, if he went forward to take it, he might actually succeed.

However, this would likely make him the target of all, as the Bright Ripples, if not suppressed, would constantly advertise his position.