Inquiry about immortality

Chapter 2273 Another year

"Discovered!"

Dongfuzhong.

Qin Sang woke up with a serious expression.

The moment he broke the transparent barrier, he realized that he was exposed, because there had been no such barrier next to the treasure before, it must have been man-made.

The person who made the move was very smart. This barrier had almost no protective power, so there was almost no fluctuation and it was perfectly hidden.

"It would be nice if Tianmu Butterfly was here..."

Qin Sang secretly thought it was a pity that they were exposed earlier than expected, leaving even less time for him and Liuli.

Now that things have come to this, giving up is impossible and the only thing to do is to continue.

Qin Sang pondered for a moment, called out to the mysterious Qingluan, and soon received a response.

"Only less than seventy years?" Qin Sang said thoughtfully.

When they asked the mysterious Qingluan about the time, they learned that the time interval had shortened again, confirming their previous guess.

The treasure is coming out at an accelerated pace, and with each interruption, the delay will only get shorter and shorter.

"How...do you feel...now?" The mysterious Qingluan was concerned about Qin Sang's condition.

After all, three times in a row, each time traveling for decades, adding up to more than two hundred years, all of which took place while Qin Sang was unconscious. Even though Qin Sang no longer had to worry about his lifespan, there was no guarantee that it would not have a negative impact on him.

“Except for the inner demon, I haven’t felt any other impact,” Qin Sang said.

"The inner demon...is still getting worse?" asked the mysterious Qingluan.

Qin Sang said, "I clearly feel that my cultivation speed is not as fast as before. It is very likely that I am affected by my inner demons. If I continue like this, the next breakthrough will be a long way off. This is my limit!"

The mysterious Qingluan remained silent.

Now Qin Sang's own cultivation, plus the magical powers passed down by the mysterious Qingluan, are enough to fight against the minions of the outer demon, but it is still not safe enough to seize the treasure.

Now it seems that there are only two ways to restore Qin Sang to his previous speed of cultivation - to resolve his inner demons, or to help him steal the sacred object of the Qingluan clan!

Unfortunately, neither method is so easy to do.

Without Qin Sang's active request, the mysterious Qingluan offered to help him find the stone pavilion. Qin Sang was more than happy to do so, and after regulating his breathing, he was ready to receive the magical power.

……

"Another five years!"

Qin Sang stood in front of the stone pavilion, his face livid.

The fourth stone pavilion was successfully found. It was roughly located to the east of the battlefield, which was considered the territory of the demon clan.

There are many mortals living in this area. Due to the thin spiritual energy and remote location, no immortal cultivators are willing to set foot here. As the saying goes, "Misfortunes often bring good fortune", the mortals here have therefore avoided this disaster.

Looking at Qin Sang’s expression, it was clear that, just like before, Qin Sang was late again and was separated from the living and the dead.

Moreover, it was exactly five years since Liuli's reincarnation died!

One five-year period is a coincidence, two five-year periods are a coincidence, but what about three five-year periods?

Or should we just take it as a coincidence?

Qin Sang stared at the stone pavilion for a long time, then looked around.

At this time, the sun was scorching and the sky was clear. The sunlight shone on Shi Ting and him from the same angle. Their shadows were like two parallel lines, so close yet never intersecting.

The mountains are green, the water is blue, the sky is clear and the air is fresh.

The mortals living at the foot of the mountain live their lives as usual, and everything is so normal.

At least, Qin Sang couldn't see anything unusual.

Liuli has gone through reincarnations, and although Qin Sang is still Qin Sang, as the treasure is broken again and again, it is equivalent to experiencing reincarnation again and again.

They are all searching hard, but they always miss the target by chance, and only by a few years.

If it wasn't a coincidence, could someone be fiddling with Jingyue's needle behind the scenes to prevent them from meeting?

If there really is a mastermind behind this, who is he and what benefits will he get from doing this?

The first person that came to Qin Sang’s mind was Master Ning.

This trip was invited by Master Ning to help Liuli overcome the tribulation. Logically, Master Ning had no reason to stop them from meeting.

unless……

Qin Sang recalled the process of meeting Master Ning. Master Ning once said that if he participated in Liuli's inner tribulation, he would be able to build a stronger bond between the two and help Liuli find her true heart.

Master Ning's words might be true, but letting Qin Sang participate might not be her sincere intention. She pointed out a clear path for Qin Sang, but Qin Sang did not do it, so she could not blame others.

However, if Master Ning wanted to stop him and Liuli from recognizing each other, there were too many ways for him to do so without having to resort to such despicable tactics and become a villain in vain.

Who else could it be other than Master Ning?

The illusion even blocked Lei Zu's power. Anyone who could manipulate the illusion had to be at least as powerful as Lei Zu.

But why would such a powerful person target two small characters?

Qin Sang was puzzled.

"Could that be it?"

Qin Sang murmured, thinking of the acquired Lingbao Spring and Autumn Sundial.

The Spring and Autumn Sundial has been stored in the holy land for who knows how many years. It is an ancient treasure of Taoism. Master Ning specifically asked them to come and try to obtain the recognition of the Spring and Autumn Sundial, which shows that the origin of this treasure is extraordinary.

Before the illusion broke out, the Spring and Autumn Sundial took the initiative to enter the illusion and was also in the illusion. If it was the spirit of the Spring and Autumn Sundial that was behind it, its intentions were equally difficult to figure out.

Suddenly, an idea flashed through Qin Sang's mind, "Could it be a test?"

The Spring and Autumn Sundial had been in the Holy Land of the Inhumans for many years, waiting for the destined person. Many Taoist disciples came in, but all returned empty-handed. Now that the Holy Land has changed drastically, the Spring and Autumn Sundial has moved strangely. Perhaps the time was not right before, and now is the time for this treasure to be born.

"In that case, is it testing me or Liuli?"

Qin Sang thought thoughtfully, perhaps it was both, and there might even be other people going through the test.

In addition to him and Liuli, there were four people from the Dao Sect, including Zhan Yan, who entered the Heart Lake. Zhang Yan was trapped outside the illusion, and Xu Mu was possessed by the demon shadow, which was witnessed by Qin Sang himself. He should have lost his qualifications. Zhan Yan and Jing Zhen were still missing.

Qin Sang remembered that Zhan Yan and Jing Zhen also occupied a place on the sacred mountain because they joined the alien race, and their position was higher than Xu Mu.

"When the treasure is born, they will definitely be pulled into that world..."

Qin Sang pondered secretly.

He had been concentrating on finding Liuli and had not given much thought to the Spring and Autumn Sundial. On the one hand, he knew that the hope was slim and he did not want to create unnecessary trouble. On the other hand, he had many treasures and top-level inheritances in his hands, which he had not yet fully comprehended. He understood the principle of biting off more than he could chew.

However, since we see a glimmer of hope, we might as well try our best.

Thinking of this, Qin Sang gradually calmed down.

If this is a test from the Spring and Autumn Sundial, there is no point in being anxious; if there is no mastermind behind this, I will be able to find Liuli sooner or later!

Qin Sang looked deeply at the stone pavilion, then turned and left.

This trip we will enter the Phoenix Clan’s territory again.

The speed at which the treasures are being born is accelerating, which means that the duration of the omen is also shortening. Although time is tight, Qin Sang still wants to give it a try and covet the sacred object of the Qingluan clan.

Decades have passed, and the turmoil Qin Sang caused last time should have subsided to some extent.

The mysterious Qingluan also pointed out some places where Qin Sang could steal several treasures of the Phoenix clan, but they all knew that these treasures were only a temporary solution and only the sacred objects of the Qingluan clan could allow Qin Sang to continue to soar.

"It's hard!"

Mysterious Qingluan sighed, "Unless... there is a tragic war... the clan's masters rush to the battlefield, leaving the clan empty!"

Qin Sang naturally understood this truth, but he had always been outside the forces of both sides and had no chance to intervene in the battle. Moreover, he had been awake for too short a time, making it difficult for him to make any arrangements.

Another way is to let Qin Sang infiltrate the Qingluan tribe and gain the trust of the tribe leader.

Following the mysterious Qingluan's instructions, Qin Sang traveled around and obtained several rare treasures, but he had no idea about the Qingluan clan's sacred objects. Seeing that the signs were getting more and more severe, he had no choice but to return to the mountain and wait for the treasure to come out.

……

"Senior, is there any way for me to use my magical power without exposing myself?"

Seeing that the treasure was about to be born, Qin Sang asked a question.

"When those guys are fighting for the treasure, if one of them is weak, they will break it. However, I made a new discovery last time. When the treasure grows to a certain size, it cannot be broken by external forces. Now they all know each other's intentions and will definitely fight around the treasure. If I want to seize the treasure, I must lurk beside it, otherwise I will be injured by mistake..."

Qin Sang's reason was reasonable. Mysterious Qingluan pondered for a long time and said, "You... should be able to bear it..."

What to endure?

Qin Sang was puzzled, but the mysterious Qingluan did not give any further explanation.

When the omen came again, Qin Sang sank into meditation and felt the mysterious Qing Luan's magical power coming to him.

The first magical power was, as expected, the Tianjue Thunder Robe.

The second magical power was the same as the last time, and it finally condensed into a bell. Just when Qin Sang was puzzled, he saw strange feather-shaped runes appearing on the surface of the bell.

The feather filaments are like thin lightning bolts, connected to each other and wrapped around the bell in circles.

At the same time, tremendous pressure came one after another.

Qin Sang took a deep breath, and the Qingluan Dharma Image behind him was actually trembling all over, struggling to maintain himself.

Suddenly, a tender phoenix cry was heard from inside the bell. The bell broke, and a green light flew out. It turned out to be a small and cute green phoenix.

Qingluan was only the size of a thumb, and her expression and behavior were very stiff, like a puppet. She fell on Qin Sang's shoulder and did not move.

"This is……"

Qin Sang sensed it for a moment, and suddenly understood.

When encountering an enemy, all Qin Sang needs to do is release the restraints on the little blue phoenix and the little blue phoenix can fight the enemy on its own without Qin Sang having to do anything.

Of course, since Xiao Qingluan could not get replenishment, once the strength in her body was exhausted, it would immediately dissipate.

"Thank you, senior!"

Qin Sang was overjoyed. He didn't need to take any action and his aura would not be exposed. His next actions would be much more flexible.

Before he finished speaking, a familiar feeling came over him, and Qin Sang was once again sent into that world.

He was already familiar with the route, and after entering, he immediately began to sense the direction of the flow of the power of the illusion, determine the location of the sacred mountain, and then rush to the sacred mountain with all his strength.

“There seem to be fewer people?”

Flying in the sky, Qin Sang kept paying attention to the route. Compared with the previous two times, it was indeed a lot less frequent.

Because he was eager to destroy the treasure, he did not have time to delve into the relationship between the original body and the evil shadow, so Qin Sang could not tell for the time being whether this change was caused by himself.

"Ok?"

As he was speeding, Qin Sang felt a stir in his heart and sensed a familiar breath coming from the front.

"This breath... seems to be Ji Xia!"

Qin Sang slightly shifted his direction and soon saw a battlefield.

This battlefield was very strange. Countless strange trees and flowers grew on the ground. There were clusters of algae-like plants flying in the sky, densely packed, covering the entire battlefield.

Through the gaps, one could occasionally see two little men. They seemed to be having fun, chasing and jumping among the grass and trees, but Qin Sang could see the danger in them.

"strangeness!"

Qin Sang remembered that the last time he saw Ji Xia, he had the upper hand in the battle against Mo Ying.

This time he was at a disadvantage and was chased by the evil shadow.

The strange plants and trees on the battlefield actually have different owners. Because the Jiao Yao tribe has a special way of fighting, they need to constantly sow seeds during battles to create a favorable environment for themselves.

Once the battlefield is formed, their strength will be greatly enhanced.

It can be seen that now almost half of the plants and trees on the battlefield are controlled by the evil shadow, and Ji Xia's own territory is being compressed rapidly. But he dare not leave, otherwise he will be defeated even faster.

Ji Xia and the Yuan Xiang clan leader could be future allies, so since they had run into each other, Qin Sang didn't mind saving him once. However, it looked like Ji Xia could hold on for a while, so Qin Sang didn't intervene.

Next, Qin Sang flew forward for a distance and unexpectedly met another acquaintance.

"It was easy to get."

Qin Sang looked at the battlefield below and thought to himself.

The two people fighting were female Taoists, none other than Xingyuewu Jingzhen, one of the only two remaining Taoist heirs.

Jingzhen's condition is even worse than Jixia's.

The demon shadow had the upper hand, laughing strangely, and using words to attack Jing Zhen's mind, but it was difficult to defeat Jing Zhen in a short time. By the time they decided the winner, the treasure had already been broken by Qin Sang.

In that case, I can help! Qin Sang's eyes flashed coldly. Of course, he wanted to help Jing Zhen's Demon Shadow.

'Jingle Bell……'

The precious bell on Jingzhen's wrist trembled rapidly, and the sound of the bell revealed the owner's urgent mood.

Suddenly, a blue light appeared above her wrist and turned into a stream of water. Before Jingzhen could react, it stuck tightly to the precious bell.

As if a seal had been set, the precious bell's light suddenly dimmed.

Jingzhen's face changed drastically, and he hurriedly activated a forbidden technique. With a "puff" sound, the pendant inside fell off and flew out by itself.

The pendant is in the shape of a sword and is as sharp as a sword. It shoots into the water as if it is entering an empty space.

"Humph! Now I'll let you know how powerful this Sword Prayer Bell really is!"

Jingzhen's eyes flashed fiercely, and the sword-shaped pendant made a whistling sound.

At this moment, something strange happened and a green light suddenly shot out from beside Jingzhen.

As there were no signs before, neither Jingzhen himself nor the demon shadow had time to react. They watched helplessly as the little green phoenix in the green light crashed into the sword-shaped pendant.

'Boom! '

It was like mountains colliding and the sound was like thunder.

The sword-shaped pendant was unexpectedly knocked away by Xiao Qingluan, and its spiritual light dimmed. Jingzhen himself turned pale and suffered backlash.

There was a look of surprise on Mo Ying's face, but she reacted very quickly and realized that the person in the dark was here to help her, so she pounced on the real person without hesitation.

'boom! '

Jingzhen slammed hard into the mountain wall, spurting blood.

The evil shadow was close at hand, with blood on its pretty face, like a devil. In front of Jingzhen's horrified gaze, it fiercely inserted its right hand into her forehead.

The outcome was decided. The Demon Shadow looked back, only to find that Xiao Qingluan had disappeared.

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This is yesterday's. Today's will be later. (End of this chapter)