Ch 135: Heading to the Longevity Pool for Cultivation!
Lu Qing’an ignored what was happening behind him. After leaving Wutian Lake, he flew towards the Inner Sect. At this time, the Storage Ring that Du Feng had given him appeared in his hand. After a brief inspection, the corners of his lips curled up slightly.
“It’s quite a coincidence.”
His fingertip flickered, and a Token appeared in his hand—it was the Life Pool Token.
Adding the one Bai Lu had previously given him, he now held two Life Pool Tokens.
“So generous. It seems Du Feng really wants to take on a good disciple.” Lu Qing’an chuckled. He had originally planned to find time to visit the Longevity Pool, but now that he had an extra Token, he might as well go ahead and visit it.
Two Tokens, enough for two visits. Once as an Inner Sect Disciple and Du Feng’s Direct Disciple, and another time wearing a Mask to conceal his identity.
“Anyway, I’ll just be cultivating in my Cave Mansion when I get back. I’ll go then.”
With that in mind, Lu Qing’an hesitated no longer. He used Voice Transmission to inform Zhen Yongfu of his intention to go to the Longevity Pool, then changed direction, rode the wind, and headed straight for the Longevity Pool.
He had already learned the location of the Longevity Pool from Xu Qingying. It was located on the east side of the Xianjian Sect, heavily guarded, and easily visible.
“He also gave me five million Immortal Stones and a Seventh-Grade Immortal Sword.”
Lu Qing’an didn’t need the Immortal Sword, but since it was a gift from Du Feng, he couldn’t just discard it. If Du Feng asked about it later, he couldn’t say that he had lost it.
He put away the Storage Ring and increased his speed, soon arriving at a strange place.
An Active Volcano appeared in his vision.
The fiercely burning Active Volcano stood majestically, thick smoke swirling in the air like a giant dragon rising into the sky.
Red-hot Magma gushed from the cracks in the mountain, like the earth’s blood surging, its scorching Aura sweeping across the surroundings.
Around the mountain, a mysterious Formation enveloped it. The Formation runes shimmered like stars, weaving a complex barrier.
Outside the Formation, dozens of Strong Persons stood, their cultivations varying, but each emitting a mountain-like pressure. Some held precious artifacts, others had their eyes closed, their auras as vast as an abyss.
In particular, one White-Haired Elder had an Aura as fierce as the sun. His gaze was sharp, fixed on the front of the Formation. Lightning seemed to dance around him, exuding an Authority and coldness that made people dare not look directly at him.
Although the cultivators beside him were all powerful, they seemed as small as fireflies next to him.
“An Immortal Grade 9 Formation protects the Longevity Pool, and that Elder is clearly a Huan Yu Realm Strong Person.”
Lu Qing’an observed from afar, already able to perceive the Elder’s powerful pressure.
“It seems this Longevity Pool is indeed extremely important to the Xianjian Sect.”
Lu Qing’an made a brief mental preparation, then flew forward.
In fact, as he approached the Longevity Pool, the White-Haired Elder had already sensed his Aura. His gaze, like lightning, had already locked onto him. The other Saint Spirit Realm Strong Persons around him also turned their gazes towards him.
Lu Qing’an soon landed before the Formation. After surveying his surroundings, he saw a huge Stele at the entrance of the Formation, bearing the two characters “Longevity Pool,” the characters thick, ancient, and with an aura of Dao Rhyme flowing faintly; clearly carved by a master.
“Senior, I’m here to cultivate at the Longevity Pool under orders. Here’s my Token.” Lu Qing’an presented the Life Pool Token with both hands, smiling slightly as he offered it to the leading White-Haired Elder.
The Elder scrutinized the Token for a moment, then took it, calmly asking, “A routine question: Where did you obtain this Token? A Sect reward, or purchased elsewhere?”
Lu Qing’an answered without hesitation, bowing, “Senior, it was a gift from my Master, Du Feng.”
“Oh? That boy Du Feng is your Master?” The Elder showed slight surprise, re-examining Lu Qing’an.
At this time, a middle-aged Saint Spirit Realm Cultivator nearby suddenly smiled, “You are Wu Ciren, aren’t you?”
“Indeed.”
“Just as my son said, Du Feng really did take you as a disciple. I heard you easily defeated that girl Du Weiwei.” The middle-aged Cultivator laughed.
Upon hearing this, the White-Haired Elder once again examined Lu Qing’an, his gaze revealing a hint of interest.
After exchanging pleasantries with the Seniors, Lu Qing’an was allowed to enter the Formation. However, before entering the Formation, the White-Haired Elder pointed to the Stele and said, “Touch the Stele, and the rules of the Longevity Pool will be transmitted to your Sea of Consciousness.”
As instructed, Lu Qing’an placed his hand on the Stele. Instantly, a stream of information flooded his mind, detailing the rules of the Longevity Pool.
It turned out that the Longevity Pool was a mysterious Undercurrent located beneath the Active Volcano. The unique Life Force born from the volcano merged with the Undercurrent, giving the spring water its miraculous effects, greatly accelerating cultivation progress and extending lifespan.
However, cultivating in the Longevity Pool had strict rules:
First, cultivation time is limited to one day. How much Life Force one can absorb depends entirely on one’s own luck.
Second, one cannot try to steal the spring water. Upon exiting, the Formation will monitor. If theft is discovered, the consequences will be at your own risk.
Third, one cannot damage anything inside…
…
Lu Qing’an memorized the rules and then walked towards the entrance of the Active Volcano.
After entering the Formation, he found that several Xianjian Sect Strong Persons were guarding inside. Under their guidance, Lu Qing’an proceeded to a location five thousand li deep within the volcano, where a huge Cave appeared before him.
The air inside the cave was extremely hot. Without cultivation, a person would turn to ashes in an instant. Immortal Qi circulated around Lu Qing’an, protecting his clothes from being burned.
Under the guidance of a guard, he finally arrived before an Undercurrent like a small stream. This Undercurrent was about thirty zhang long and one zhang wide, flowing out from a cave opening, meandering along the ground, and disappearing into another cave opening. In the middle section, there were stone chambers built for cultivators to meditate in, ensuring privacy.
Even if someone sleeps inside, those outside cannot see them.
“Except for the first one, which is occupied, you can choose any one.” The person who led Lu Qing’an said.
Lu Qing’an thought for a moment, and finally chose the thirtieth chamber, the last one.
He was worried that his special physique would cause him to absorb the Life Force too quickly. If he chose one in the front, he might absorb the Life Force in the Undercurrent too cleanly, causing trouble.
The last chamber was different. No matter how much Life Force he absorbed, there was no one behind him, and it wouldn’t be discovered.
Thus, under the somewhat strange gaze of the guard, Lu Qing’an entered the last Stone Chamber.
After closing the door, Lu Qing’an looked at the Undercurrent flowing below. The water was only knee-high, slow and calm; sitting in it wouldn’t cause him to be swept away.
“Sure enough, the Life Force here is dense!”
Before even entering the water, he already felt the Life Force permeating the air. Once these Life Forces approached him, it was as if they were drawn by some force, immediately merging into his body and being rapidly absorbed.
It was as if they were originally his Life Force, wandering around, and finally finding their home, instantly entering his body.
“Just from the Life Force in the air, I can actually gain ten years of lifespan?” Lu Qing’an carefully sensed it, his eyes lighting up.
He could see that the Life Force infused in the Undercurrent was far denser than that in the air.
What would happen if his body touched the spring water of this Undercurrent?!
“Good! Let’s begin! Try to gain as much lifespan as possible, and see if I can also improve my cultivation!”
Lu Qing’an took a deep breath. He didn’t rush to directly enter the water, but carefully probed around, making sure there was no danger, then, too lazy to take off his clothes, he simply leaped forward.
