Running A Cemetery in North America

"Not belonging?"

Sun Yan furrowed his brows slightly. Since it was said by the True Monarch of Pure Origin and Mysterious Dao, it certainly couldn't be wrong.

Unexpectedly, there were several longevity elders who had lived for thousands of years on this island. If this got out, it would surely ignite the craze among wealthy people.

In America, many rich people secretly spend a fortune on stem cell surgeries, hoping to extend their lives.

Just like the recent Loli Island incident, where it was revealed that Hawking was also on the island's list.

Everyone knew Hawking's physical condition, yet he went to the island. Later it was revealed that, aside from decadent parties, there were various inhumane surgeries there.

Among them was stem cell transplantation, thus the reason Hawking's illness-ridden body could live for so many years was plainly written.

However, this matter was never officially defined, so many things were best kept to oneself.

Even in America, a country less than 200 years old, the desire for longevity is so strong among the wealthy. And more so among the world's established families.

For those in power, there is always a passionate obsession in pursuing longevity.

Looking back, Emperor Qin Shi Huang is the best example.

Yet no one has ever truly achieved longevity. Even if there were claims in unofficial historical accounts, they never continued existing in human form but rather became immortal, leaving this world.

This makes it seem less real and credible.

But unanimously, when a genuine method of achieving longevity appears, its spread would undoubtedly cause all those in power worldwide to fight over it.

No one with supreme power does not long for longevity.

For ordinary people, longevity is a curse because they lack power and resources, making them mere lab mice in others' eyes.

But for those in power, gaining longevity means there's so much more they could accomplish.

Like conquering the world, advancing interstellar technology to enter space, and embarking on grander journeys targeting the stars and seas.

If Emperor Qin Shi Huang had achieved longevity back then, there would only be one country in the world by now.

Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!

The old Taoist battled Sun Yan using only his hands against the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Blade, managing to hold his ground entirely. He seemed to possess exquisite martial arts, able to engage Sun Yan evenly even with bare fists.

After a few moves, Sun Yan grew vexed, as such weapon combat was not his forte.

After all, Sun Yan began his journey halfway through, having never learned martial arts. The techniques he knew relied on his Martial Arts Physique. He truly excelled at subduing everything with mana.

Immediately, Sun Yan summoned Incense Ash Magical Power and hurled the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Blade to forcefully push the old Taoist away, then summoned the Mountain-Cracking Axe and commanded, "Go!"

The Mountain-Cracking Axe grew in the wind and slashed towards the old Taoist's face. Even Saintess Cizhou couldn't withstand this axe, so how could the old Taoist resist?

Perhaps realizing the unstoppable nature of the Mountain-Cracking Axe, he hesitated momentarily trying to sidestep.

Yet, during the old Taoist's brief hesitation, he missed the opportunity.

The Mountain-Cracking Axe fell instantly, splitting the old Taoist right down the middle, directly cleaving him in two.

Turning to look at Shi Langfei and Lin Wan, the two seemed to struggle more with the remaining old Taoists.

Shi Langfei managed better with a steel spear and Centipede Bee Bag to hold his ground, but Lin Wan, not adept at Magical Combat, wasn't as lucky. She was being chased by an old Taoist, retreating until her back was against a cliff, one step away from plunging into the sea and forever lost.

Sun Yan immediately charged forward, wielding the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Blade to repel the old Taoist, relieving Lin Wan from her perilous situation.

"None of you will leave tonight!" The old Taoist's eyes blazed.

These few had stayed on the island for thousands of years without leaving, solely to guard Saintess Cizhou, awaiting Master Xu's return someday.

But now, several foreigners had killed Saintess Cizhou, as if breaking the spiritual support of these old Taoists, known as Dao Heart collapse.

Having sworn an undying vendetta, Sun Yan could see that unless he eliminated these old demons who had lived for thousands of years, leaving the island wouldn't be easy.

He resolved not to hold back anymore, summoning Mo Lihai Dharma to aid Shi Langfei, while wielding the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Blade to kill the old Taoist.

Within a few rounds, Lin Wan and Sun Yan cooperated to defeat the old Taoist.

"Hahaha! You destroyed Chai Family Village, don't expect to leave, stay behind and accompany Saintess Cizhou in burial!"

The old Taoist, lying on the ground barely alive, laughed maniacally.

Without any visible action, the island's underground suddenly erupted with a loud rumble, as though something exploded, causing mountains and ground to crumble, teetering wildly.

The land split into numerous cracks, and the sea surged with towering waves slapping against the shore.

"Not good! The island is sinking!" Sun Yan exclaimed.

"Die with me, you all stay on the island for burial! Hahaha!" The old Taoist laughed, eventually losing all breath.

The villagers of Chai Family Village, finally coming to their senses, could no longer afford to pray and beg forgiveness from the deceased Saintess Cizhou but quickly rose and rushed toward the shore, preparing to leave by boat.

However, since the old Taoist decided to detonate the island and bury Sun Yan and the others with them, he would naturally not allow anyone escape.

Soon the immense waves engulfed the fishing boats at the island's edge, disappearing entirely into the sea.

At that moment, despair enveloped everyone, as the island visibly collapsed and was estimated to submerge entirely within ten minutes, sinking to the ocean bed.

Then, in the vast East Sea, no one could escape death by drowning.

"Damn." Sun Yan cursed.

On the island were also the descendants of these old Taoists, who self-destroyed with no hesitation, clearly having reached the point of disregarding human life.

"Sun Yan, what now? Our boat is likely destroyed too; we might really perish here," Shi Langfei asked, walking over.

With Mo Lihai Dharma's help, he had already joined forces to defeat the remaining old Taoists, leaving only the three of them atop the cliff.

"Hold onto me. I have a way to take you out, though I'm uncertain if we can reach the coast," Sun Yan said solemnly.

He previously retrieved the Ruyi Golden Cudgel, enhancing the Divine Statue Quality of the Monkey King to a higher level.

Thus, unlocking a new Assistance Divine Power—Somersaulting Cloud.

Undoubtedly, it's the Monkey King's Somersault Cloud power, though with Sun Yan's mana, he certainly couldn't achieve a somersault of eighty-thousand miles.

With no other option now, he had no choice but to place his escape and rescue hopes on this divine power.

When Shi Langfei and Lin Wan approached and held onto his arms, Sun Yan quickly embraced their waists to prevent them from losing grip during the Somersaulting Cloud process.

Sun Yan immediately activated the divine power, with a forceful leap, he shot into the sky as if carried by the wind.

A pale yellow cloud suddenly formed beneath his feet, supporting Sun Yan's feet, carrying him swiftly towards the west.