Longevity Strange Immortal

Elder Wuxin became dazed once again after the swordsmanship contest ended.

As night was about to fade, the Sword Ghosts gradually returned to the Daoist temple, while the remaining flesh and blood on the streets transformed into nourishment for the Great Sun Sword Tomb.

Only the resounding sword sounds echoing throughout Purple Sun Palace revealed the unrest among the Sword Cultivators.

After one night, the situation in Purple Sun Palace had already undergone a dramatic upheaval. Li Mo, with his unprecedented talent and comprehension, revealed an undeniable truth to them.

Heavenly Sword Sect has two Innate Immortal Seeds, and the aptitude of the Thirteen Immortals rivals that of the Twelve Immortals.

Li Mo's rise is predictable.

Once he ascends to the Heavenly Palace Stage, he will undoubtedly vie for the position of Purple Sun Palace's Chief.

"Those who seek longevity must first avoid it."

Elder Wuxin's massive, bloated frame squirmed as he murmured excerpts from the Supreme Sensing Chapter.

Just like ten thousand years ago, he had recited warnings to the newly initiated disciples, "The wicked speak evil, view evil, act evil. One day of three evils, disaster is sure to fall upon them within three years. Why not strive for discipline?"

No Sword Cultivator dared interrupt Elder Wuxin, respectfully listening as he recited the Supreme Sensing Chapter once more.

Dragging his weary body, Elder Wuxin crawled into the collapsed ruins of the main hall, where the veins beneath the ground had already begun to repair the damages to Juxin Temple.

The Sword Ghosts gradually returned to the secondary halls.

Li Mo raised his head to gaze at the sky, awaiting the first rays of the rising sun.

His body still faintly emitted traces of Sun Sword Intent, and his right eye exuded profound and mysterious energy as he toyed with the brain of the Five Gates inheritor in his palm.

Daoist Ye Zhuo had already begun eagerly examining the brain of the Second Gates inheritor.

"Fortune truly seems to favor me lately."

On the surface, the inheritor's brain appeared no different from that of an ordinary human, but it carried a peculiar aura unique to the Shadow Puppets, closely resembling a Sword Scroll.

Li Mo was deeply suspicious; the true Taoist Sword inheritance likely resided in the Twenty-Eight Sword Tombs.

The Great Sun Sword Tomb, using methods akin to taboo, scattered Shadow Puppets containing Magical Arts to various Teaching Daoist Temples across different locations.

"Sword Cultivators can no longer dictate the Taoist inheritance."

From the moment Li Mo made contact with the inheritor's brain, he had inexplicably completed its refinement. Others who obtained it could not discern any Magic contained within.

He didn't hurry to peruse the Magic; instead, he stored the inheritor's brain in the Corpse Mountain Mini World.

Daybreak arrived.

At sunrise, the Purple Sun Palace erupted with waves of Sword Intent.

These were Heavenly Palace Stage Sword Cultivators, each exhibiting top-quality Sword Intent, clearly provoked by Li Mo's recent display of Sun Sword Intent.

Sword Cultivators are inherently competitive; even though Li Mo's current cultivation was only at the Residual Body Stage, his talent had already drawn their attention.

Li Mo's expression remained indifferent, with his right eye faintly shimmering.

"Ye Zhuo, let's go."

Daoist Ye Zhuo opened his eyes, still lingering in his curiosity, a testament to the extraordinary nature of the Magic recorded in the inheritor's brain.

"Truly enlightening—Taiyi Sword Body lives up to its reputation as one of the Taoist inheritances of Heavenly Sword Sect."

Daoist Ye Zhuo, either intentionally or inadvertently, sighed with subtle regret, "It's unfortunate that even you, Senior Brother Taiyi, must retreat into seclusion to master the Sword Body. Otherwise, I'd reach the Five Qi Period in no more than fifty years."

Li Mo raised an eyebrow.

Before he could reply, Daoist Bai Shuo readily stepped in, saying, "If you lack people to guard and aid you in cultivation, I wouldn't dare decline."

Li Mo squinted at him in contemplation. Could this man be relied upon?

Daoist Ye Zhuo gave a slight nod. Known for his single-mindedness and solitary demeanor, Bai Shuo seemed dependable.

The two couldn't communicate telepathically, relying on subtle expressions. Daoist Bai Shuo, mistaking Li Mo's hesitation for reluctance to trouble others, quickly added.

"Taiyi Fellow Daoist may not know, but I've cultivated alone for hundreds of years within the Inner Sect, holding only one Daoist Temple under my charge. It's no inconvenience."

"Moreover, Ye Zhuo's reputation is truly dreadful; it wouldn't be wise to leave him alone beside you."

Daoist Ye Zhuo cracked a strained smile, veins bulging on his forehead.

Times had changed; Li Mo's fame had skyrocketed, and with plans to expand the Daoist Temple, two people clearly wouldn't suffice.

The most crucial point was that Bai Shuo's Five Qi Period cultivation could preempt many troubles.

Li Mo reluctantly agreed, saying, "Very well—those who attain the Dao receive abundant help, while those deprived receive little."

"Those who attain the Dao receive abundant help, while those deprived receive little..."

Daoist Ye Zhuo's expression became nuanced, his tone filled with admiration as he said, "So that's how it is. I had gone astray before; helping others truly means helping oneself. Thank you, Senior Brother, for guiding me back onto the right path."

Li Mo patted Daoist Bai Shuo on the shoulder.

Given Bai Shuo's temperament, it was inevitable that Ye Zhuo would take advantage of him.

Not all Sword Cultivators are willing to dwell under the wings of others. For example, the Fire Room didn't join the conversation, only promising to visit in the future.

Other Residual Body Stage Sword Cultivators showed hints of interest, but Li Mo maintained high standards and strict selections.

Though they had acquired the Taiyi True Immortal Sword Body Technique, they would need to spend considerable time in retreat, rendering them ineffective should they join Zhi Mountain Temple.

"Let's head back to Zhi Mountain Temple."

Three figures walked side by side as they left Juxin Temple, continually sensing prying eyes in the shadows along the way.

Zhi Mountain Temple remained intact, with a few additional White Bone Bodhi Trees in its courtyard—ripe, fallen skulls now scattered beneath the trees.

"Someone has been here."

Li Mo and Daoist Ye Zhuo spoke almost simultaneously.

During their journey, numerous factions had evidently visited Zhi Mountain Temple in haste, inevitably leaving traces behind.

"Interesting. Could Heavenly Palace Stage Sword Cultivators truly harbor intentions against someone at the Residual Body Stage?"

Li Mo swept the area with his Cave God's Eye before spitting out two Flying Swords, slicing an unknown Spirit Talisman hidden in the corner cleanly in half.

"The audacity."

Daoist Ye Zhuo chuckled, showing an unshaken confidence.

Daoist Bai Shuo paused momentarily before scratching his head and saying, "I've heard that Yu Xiao has already become the head of Thunder Residence Sword Tomb."

"Perhaps some Sword Cultivators have their eyes set on the head position of Great Sun Sword Tomb?"

Daoist Ye Zhuo glanced sideways at the Human Fox secondary hall. "It's probably being pushed by the Elders, but for those Heavenly Palace Stage cultivators aiming for the head of Great Sun Sword Tomb, it's unrealistic."

"They likely aim to contest for the Chief position of Purple Sun Palace, trying to exchange it for some benefits."

Daoist Ye Zhuo observed Li Mo's expression as he spoke, relaxing slightly when he saw the latter was entirely indifferent to the Chief position.

He only feared that Li Mo might develop an interest in contending for Purple Sun Palace's Chief.

As long as Li Mo refrained, the downstream effects might not reach Zhi Mountain Temple for another five or six hundred years.

The trio entered the main hall, where Li Mo placed the Illusion Fish Sword at the center of the Array. The fog enveloping Zhi Mountain Temple grew thicker and more intense.

Daoist Bai Shuo, observing Li Mo's ingenuity in Array Tao, momentarily fell into a daze.

Li Mo tapped Bai Shuo's forehead to impart knowledge of the Array, saying, "If Ye Zhuo and I go into retreat at the same time, the Array will be under your control, Daoist Bai Shuo."

Daoist Ye Zhuo licked his lips.

Only those who had experienced Li Mo's mastery of the Array would truly understand its uniqueness.

Ye Zhuo naturally knew all the details—the Array Eye buried beneath the ground was an altered corpse with distinct signs of modification.

Such an Array was likely Li Mo's original creation.

Daoist Bai Shuo accepted the responsibility, but hesitated, asking, "With your talent, Senior Brother, why choose the Taiyi Sword Body as your main Taoist inheritance?"

"When the Teaching Daoist Temples reopen in a hundred days, we could help you acquire Burning Heart Temple's inheritance. The Sunwalking Sword Body from Burning Heart Temple wields immense power."

Among the four types of inheritances in Purple Sun Palace, Taiyi Sword Body leans towards moderation, primarily suppressing the erosion of Sword Intent.

By contrast, Sunwalking Sword Body boasts tremendous strength, ranking among the top in Great Sun Sword Tomb.

Daoist Ye Zhuo raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

Li Mo promptly dismissed the idea. "I'll consider after thoroughly reviewing the inheritances. As for you, Ye Zhuo, focus on cultivating the Taiyi Sword Body. The wine I have isn't endless."

Daoist Ye Zhuo feared Li Mo would reveal his shortcomings before Bai Shuo.

"I wasn't suggesting anything—just seeking broader understanding."

"Humph, make sure to look after the Human Fox Palace. The Sword Platform requires feeding with blood and flesh."

Daoist Ye Zhuo fell silent, while Bai Shuo appeared utterly perplexed.

Li Mo had no intention of practicing the Taiyi True Immortal Sword Body Technique but sought instead to create the Ten Thousand Transformation Sword Infant through Nascent Soul Techniques.

Even if Taiyi Sword Body had no weaknesses, its suppressive function against Sword Intent was of little use to him.

After briefly chatting, the three ultimately prioritized cultivation.

Daoist Ye Zhuo accompanied Bai Shuo as they retrieved the Sword Ghost stationed at the Daoist Temple; its abilities had reached the level of Little Night Wander.

The Sword Ghost, named Human Slaughter, carried a taboo: it would rage uncontrollably within a blood-soaked vicinity.

Thus, Zhi Mountain Temple's main hall and Sword Platform were now fully staffed—Human Slaughter, Turbid Candle, and Monk—all with non-conflicting taboos.

Slowly, Zhi Mountain Temple expanded as the fog grew denser, returning to tranquility.

Li Mo stayed inside the main hall, cradling the inheritor's brain in his hands.

Juxin Temple's Taoist inheritance surged into his consciousness as the Tao Seed ravenously absorbed nourishment.

Li Mo was surprised to find that various skills and Divine Skills benefited immensely; the Taoist inheritance contained more than just Magic.

For example, Second Gates' technique, "Evil Erasing Sword Pill Method," used alchemical methods to refine Sword Pills complementing Lifebound Flying Swords.

Taiyi Sword Body's unique Evil Erasing Sword Pill could dispel mutated flesh and bones.

Third Gates' technique, "Nourishing Yuan Sword Heart Regeneration Skill," was clearly tied to Medical Skill.

It regenerates a new heart, exclusively enhancing Lifebound Flying Swords.

Fourth Gates' technique, "Sword Scripture Sword Meridian Circulation Method."

It modifies the Eight Extraordinary Meridians to align with special Sword Arrays, enabling sword qi to flow through them before being released, boosting power significantly.

Fifth Gates' technique, "Taiyi Sword Body Postnatal to Innate Method," detailed multiple methods to transform the Sword Body into Innate.

"So, Heavenly Sword Sect's Taoist Body truly transforms into Innate."

Li Mo clicked his tongue in wonder.

His understanding of Taoist Body made it clear that Heavenly Sword Sect's approach relied on clever tricks; the resulting Innate Taoist Body was certainly not top-quality and had limited functionality.

Yet some brilliant mind in Heavenly Sword Sect had created the derivative method, "Innate Sword Body Advancement Method."

"This is too advanced—using taboo to fuse Sword Bodies sharing the same origin."

Taiyi Sword Body reportedly has eighteen known advancement paths.

Fusing with Thunder Residences' Absolute Thunder Sword Body advances Taiyi Sword Body to Yang Lei Sword Body.

Fusing with Tian Zhe's Spring Worm Sword Body advances Taiyi Sword Body to Spring Zhe Sword Body.

...…

Li Mo swallowed his saliva, saying, "I seem to be contradicting myself."

"Given the calculations, Great Sun Sword Tomb alone has at least thirty-two Taoist inheritances; Heavenly Sword Sect probably has close to a thousand in total."

"With my Tao Seed and minimal empty page consumption, I could completely pursue the path of fusing a Thousand Sword Body."

"No matter—I'll fuse the existing Taoist Bodies first, even if Nascent Soul Fusion remains my goal."