Concubines Lead to Strength: The Path to Immortality Begins with Taking a Spouse

In the Seclusion Room, Gu Changge sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion.

Faint Buddhist chants echoed around him, helping one to quickly calm the mind and spirit.

"With the Buddhist Sect promising these two Heavenly Rank Top Grade Treasures, I can arrange one for each of my wives."

Calculating his gains from this outing, not only did he obtain a Heavenly Rank Top Grade Treasure from Xuanyuan Feng, but also two promised by the Buddhist Sect.

Previously, he had chosen a Heavenly Rank Top Grade Flying Sword for Dongfang Mingyue, and this time he could fill in the Magic Treasure gap for his other wives.

"As for myself, I'll make do with my Immortal Grade Flying Sword for now."

Murmuring, he then retrieved the Immortal Origin Pearl left by Xuanyuan Feng upon Ascension.

Staring at the Immortal Origin Pearl, he couldn't help but be lost in thought.

"What will it really be like?"

"Will it mean life or death, ascension for the cultivator, or something else?"

"Tsk..."

"I have a feeling that I won't have to wait until the day of my Ascension to the Land Immortal Realm; that gray-robed figure will come knocking."

"This True Monarch Realm breakthrough needs to be reconsidered."

Thinking of the gray-robed daoist appearing in the ascension space each time, he felt a sense of danger.

Ascension generally happens because the current world cannot contain a cultivator's immense power, thus leading them to the Upper Realm.

But the sudden appearance of the gray-robed daoist caused Gu Changge to harbor doubts about ascension.

He was even uncertain about breaking through to the True Monarch Realm; if he did so directly, would he immediately face that gray-robed daoist?

That gray-robed daoist is likely the manifestation of the will of the heavenly way of this world. If it's hostile towards him, how confident is he in protecting himself as a True Monarch?

"Forget it, either way, there's no avoiding the danger!"

"I can't just stop advancing in cultivation forever."

"As long as I want to grow, I'll have to face it eventually."

"However, it's necessary to prepare some trump cards."

Thinking it over, he realized he couldn't halt his cultivation path — it was just a matter of preparing more to prevent unexpected events.

At present, there was no rush; as long as he didn't break through to the True Monarch Realm, the will of the heavens should not descend again.

Looking at the Immortal Origin Pearl, he chose not to refine it at the moment but instead put it away and began his natural cultivation using his Cultivation Technique.

After the old monk left, in the meantime, a True Monarch Realm Buddha sent him three bottles of Spirit Rank Elixirs, which were quite valuable.

The half-month period swiftly drew near.

The Buddhist Sect was thoroughly prepared.

After all, the preparation for the Ancestor's tribulation had started over a hundred years ago with all necessary items.

"Amitabha..."

"I wonder how Saint Gu is recovering?"

Two True Monarch Realm Buddhas approached the tower, putting their hands together in a respectful voice transmission.

"With the assistance of your sect's elixirs, there are no issues."

Gu Changge stepped out, performed a salute, and replied.

Soon after, Ye Qing casually walked out, yawned, and remained silent.

After the two Buddhas respectfully saluted, they led the way toward the tallest gold-plated tower of the Buddhist Sect.

Along the way, every Buddhist Sect disciple, even Sage Realm Buddhas, upon seeing Gu Changge and Ye Qing, respectfully paused, placed their hands together, and recited Buddhist names in salutation.

In fact, the looks cast toward Gu Changge were more frequent than those cast at Ye Qing, the Land Immortal.

Although they rarely saw Land Immortals in daily life, as disciples of the Four Great Sacred Lands, they were aware their own sect had such level ancestors.

But someone like Saint Gu, who could assist others in their tribulation, mastering the power of the heavenly tribulation, was extremely rare, surpassing the Land Immortal by countless folds!

"Tsk, you certainly have a calm demeanor."

"If I had your capabilities back then, I'd never have to fly on my own. I'd have ridden their Buddha Master to get here."

Ye Qing seemed to feel a bit of a gap and couldn't help but complain.

The two True Monarch Realm Buddhas slightly twitched their eyelids but could only pretend not to hear, silently reciting the Buddha Master's name for compassion in their hearts.

Behind them, both Qinglian Sword Immortal and Saint Gu were figures they could only hope to maintain friendly relations with, not enemies.

"Ahem..." Gu Changge found the words a bit too much, so he lightly coughed awkwardly, refraining from responding.

But Ye Qing, instead, proactively continued to ask, "Do you two think I'm right?"

"Amitabha..."

Faced with the question, the two Buddhas' mouths subtly twitched, not daring to respond and only muttered the Buddha's name with hands clasped.

Fortunately, they reached the gold-plated tower at this moment, and the two hurriedly made a gesture inviting them in.

Seeing this, Ye Qing no longer troubled them and strode into the tower.

The tower's interior was like another universe, appearing quite large outside but with an interior space over ten times its size.

It was evident that spatial techniques were employed during its construction, though the Buddhist Sect was already renowned for spatial techniques.

Looking around, on either side of the tower were modest positions, each seated with a Buddha.

Anyone seated here was at least at the Sage Realm, with more than twenty True Monarch Realm Buddhas present as well.

And still, not all positions were filled.

The foremost position was occupied by the current Sect Master of the Buddhist Sect, adorned in luxurious robes, surrounded by Buddhist light, with even several halos of Buddhist light forming a Merit Golden Wheel behind his head.

"It has been years since we last met, Lord Ye's demeanor remains the same."

The current Sect Master spoke with a gentle smile, his voice calm, yet within the tower, it seemed enhanced, with the lingering sound appearing very imposing.

"No need for flattery."

Ye Qing, however, dismissively replied.

As he spoke, he instantly suppressed the lingering sound.

Every time the Sect Master spoke, he carried this routine, which annoyed him.

"Saint Gu is also astonishing. Back when our Buddhist Sect failed to establish an affinity with Saint Gu, it truly made us deeply regret."

The Sect Master disregarded Ye Qing's tone, although he himself was now a Land Immortal Realm Great Power, his breakthrough was recent, thus not comparable to Ye Qing, an established veteran Land Immortal.

"Senior overpraises."

"Shall we discuss the main matter first?"

Gu Changge casually clasped his hands and said directly.

"Hehe, we at the Buddhist Sect have been preparing for the tribulation, and the Old Buddha Master is in seclusion to rejuvenate, waiting to trigger the heavenly tribulation in three days."

Before the Buddha Ancestor's voice had faded, Ye Qing interrupted again, "There's still three days; why summon me now?"

"..."

Momentarily, the Sect Master seemed a bit at a loss for words due to the retort, pausing briefly.

But after a brief moment, he adjusted his mindset and continued, "Today, I mainly wish to discuss a transaction with Saint Gu."

"Our Buddhist Sect possesses a Reincarnation Tower, where everyone can comprehend varying fortunes and opportunities."

"I presume Lord Ye is also aware of this."

"Moreover, entering it feels like living through a lifetime, yet only a day passes in reality."

"Usually, only True Monarch Realm individuals from our Buddhist Sect have one chance to enter, or our Buddha Son can have one opportunity too."

"However, if Saint Gu is willing to protect our tribulation mages for a half month every time they transcend in the future, then he can enter the Reincarnation Tower."

"Of course, should Saint Gu be unable to spare the time to guard our sect during tribulations, there will be no need to compensate us, for we only seek a harmonious relationship with Saint Gu. May we know Saint Gu's views on this?"

"This..."

Gu Changge was not too familiar with the Reincarnation Tower and looked towards his mentor for guidance.

"So, you're basically offering a free chance for my disciple to comprehend the Reincarnation Tower, for protecting your tribulation practitioners every so often, right?"

"Well then, of course, that's no problem. If it's a free benefit, why not take it."

The Buddhas sitting on both sides twitched their eyes upon hearing this, wishing to respond, but considering the other party was a Land Immortal, they refrained.

"Ahem..." Gu Changge cleared his throat awkwardly, choosing not to respond.

Perceiving this, Ye Qing nonchalantly continued to press: "You two, don't you think I'm right?"

"Amitabha..."

Cornered, the two Buddhas could only clasp their hands together and utter the Buddha's name with a twitch of their mouths, unable to reply.

Luckily, they had already arrived before the gold-plated tower at this moment, and they hurriedly gestured for him to enter.

Seeing this, Ye Qing ceased making things difficult for them and strode into the tower.

The inside of the tower seemed like another realm, looking immensely towering from the outside, yet its internal space was more than tenfold its outward appearance.

Clearly, space manipulation techniques were employed during its construction, though the Buddhist Sect is already famous for its spatial methods.

Looking around, the sides of the tower were lined with smaller spots, with Buddhas sitting cross-legged within.

Those capable of sitting here were at the very least Sage Realm Buddhas, with over twenty True Monarch Realm Buddhas present.

And still, not all spots were taken.

The most prominent position at the front was occupied by the current Lord Buddha of the Buddhist Sect, clad in luxurious robes, with a golden wheel of merit formed by Buddha light.

"It has been many years since we last met, Lord Ye, and your demeanor remains unchanged."

The Buddha Master's voice was still echoing, granting it an air of great authority, despite his gentle smile.

"No need to flatter me."

Ye Qing retorted, feeling somewhat discontent with the over-praise.

This Buddha Lord always did that when he spoke, which was quite irritating to him.