Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation-Chapter 142 - 119: Ling Changqing: You’ll Find Out in the Future, Senior Sister

Chapter 142: Chapter 119: Ling Changqing: You’ll Find Out in the Future, Senior Sister

A soft, faint white light cascaded down from the hall’s dome.

They were unidentified, fist-sized gemstones, studded densely across the stone dome. There were hundreds, if not thousands of them, bathing the spacious hall in light as bright as day.

Ling Changqing walked a lap around the hall, selecting a total of over twenty Daoist Soldier Puppets that were in relatively good condition. They were all second-rank, of Middle or Low Grade.

As for the Rank One Daoist Soldier Puppets, there were many more of them. However, their combat strength was too low to be of use to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, so Ling Changqing didn’t bother with them.

After all, using Daoist Soldier Puppets in battle required a Cultivator to divide their focus to command them. Deploying multiple puppets at once placed an even greater strain on one’s Divine Soul Power, so more wasn’t necessarily better.

Of course, Ling Changqing’s Divine Soul was far stronger than that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator, so his capacity to handle this burden was much greater. It wouldn’t be difficult for him to simultaneously control eight or ten second-rank Puppets in a fight.

"After we take these Puppets back, we can let Ling Yuzhu take a look. With her help, repairing them won’t be a problem."

Ling Qiyue said. A considerable number of the Daoist Soldier Puppets she had brought back before had been repaired by Ling Yuzhu.

This beautiful Elder had extensively studied the Mechanical Puppet Dao and was one of the few technical experts within the Ling Family.

After reaching Foundation Establishment, Ling Yuzhu’s skill in this field had reached an even higher level, and she had become an indispensable Mechanical Puppet Master for the family.

She couldn’t yet refine second-rank Daoist Soldier Puppets on her own, but when it came to simple repairs, it was not an issue.

"That’s a good idea."

Ling Changqing recalled the warm hospitality from Ling Yuzhu and her daughter the last time they met. He had to admit, it was really...

He figured that after he returned this time, he’d have to visit them again to fulfill that ten-day promise.

After a short rest, the two of them pressed on.

The Black Stone Passages in the ruins formed a sprawling network, with one or more forks appearing every few hundred paces.

The ceilings of the passages were also studded with numerous glowing Gemstones, providing excellent illumination.

At first glance, all the passages looked the same, but in truth, lethal dangers lay hidden at many of the junctions.

Any ignorant intruder who blundered about recklessly would likely trigger unknown traps and Restrictions. Survival would be a matter of pure luck.

...

「Outside the Immortal Mansion Ruins.」

By the giant reef, the glowing gateway had long since vanished. Over a dozen shadowy, black-clad figures stealthily converged from all directions.

Their auras were mostly at the Late Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, and the two individuals in the lead were Pseudo Core masters.

One of the men took out a Magical Artifact shaped like a Star Plate. He tinkered with it for a moment, a hint of delight seeping into his hoarse voice:

"...This must be the place. The branch monastery of the Middle-Ages era Divinity Transformation Gate, Vast Sea Dark and Bright City. To think it was hidden here all along."

"Right. Send a message to the Elder. Have all the Disciples gather here as quickly as possible. Then, we go in together!"

The other Pseudo Core master said.

Before long, more black-clad figures flocked to the location, and soon a hundred people had gathered. Some of them even brought Spirit Companion War Beasts.

"...So it was here all along. No wonder I felt the Spiritual Power fluctuations in the nearby water were off!"

A tall, masked old man spoke in a deep voice, his tyrannical pressure washing over everyone present and revealing his Middle Stage Golden Core Cultivation.

The two Pseudo Core masters stepped forward to explain the situation. They cautiously speculated that the Immortal Mansion Ruins showed signs of having been opened recently.

"You’re saying... someone beat us to it?"

The Golden Core Elder’s tone was menacing. His organization had expended great effort to find these Immortal Mansion Ruins, only for someone else to swoop in and steal the prize. No one in his position would be in a good mood.

"Not much time has passed. They’re likely still inside!"

Whispered one of the Pseudo Core masters.

Upon hearing this, a vicious glint appeared in the Golden Core Elder’s eyes. He waved his hand ruthlessly.

"Then get in there! Find them and kill them all! Every opportunity inside belongs to the organization!"

"Yes, Elder!"

His many subordinates responded in unison.

...

In the Black Stone Passage, Ling Changqing walked hand-in-hand with the beautiful woman beside him.

"...Senior Sister, no one else knows about these Immortal Mansion Ruins, do they?"

Ling Changqing asked suddenly.

Ling Qiyue pondered for a moment before replying, "I can’t rule out that possibility. I first stumbled upon a clue to these Immortal Mansion Ruins by chance at an Overseas Marketplace.

"After several years of effort, I managed to collect the token required to enter the gateway to the Immortal Mansion Ruins, which is what allowed me to come here."

In other words, information about the Immortal Mansion Ruins was not an absolute secret. Other Loose Cultivators, or even certain factions, could possibly know of its existence.

However, Ling Qiyue had yet to find any signs of other Cultivators entering, so the opportunities in the core area of the Immortal Mansion Ruins were most likely still intact.

"Perhaps... we should empty out all the opportunities in these ruins this time, so we don’t leave them for some other Cultivators to pick up later?"

Ling Changqing said thoughtfully.

He understood the simple principle that delays breed trouble. Given his personality, once he saw an opportunity, he had to make sure it ended up in his own hands or the hands of those close to him.

Allowing other Cultivators to barge in and get their hands on these opportunities was absolutely unacceptable.

"Well said. So, I’ll be counting on you from now on!"

Ling Qiyue said with a beaming smile. Her faith in Ling Changqing was as firm as ever; she had no doubt he could accomplish it.

But before he could speak, the floor tiles beneath their feet suddenly began to tremble slightly, the vibration seeming to originate from a great distance away.