Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant-Chapter 1598 - 107: 10th Staged Dao Domain_2

Chapter 1598 -107: 10th Staged Dao Domain_2

He could not help but sigh:

“No wonder Han Yanzi had no chance to fight back at all in front of the Grandmaster.”

Hui Yunzi’s expression remained calm as he offered an objective assessment:

“Han Yanzi, among the numerous Void Refining cultivators within the realm in the past, was actually not particularly remarkable. Whether in magical combat victories or the strength of his Dao Domain, he was merely average. Over the past ten thousand years, it seems he has made little progress. Yet, he is exceedingly adept at countless survival techniques, earning the reputation of a ‘cunning hare with three burrows.’ There were even Class III Dao Domain cultivators who tried to capture him, but they ultimately returned empty-handed.”

“Before he fled, I destroyed his nine surrogate lives. However, I likely didn’t harm his foundation. If you aim to deal with him in the future, you must sever all his escape routes and then deliver a thunderous blow.”

“Otherwise, if you do not kill the snake, you’ll bear the consequences of its venom.”

Wang Ba felt a chill in his heart upon hearing this, recalling how Xun FuJun had forced Han Yanzi to repair the heavens, only for him to escape. Now, in such a short time, Han Yanzi appeared once again. Wang Ba silently engraved Hui Yunzi’s warning into his memory.

However, while Han Yanzi remained a thorn in his side and an eyesore he wanted gone as soon as possible, this was not the main focus of their current conversation.

Wang Ba deliberated:

“So, as long as someone can hold back those World Eaters, it would grant the Grandmaster enough time to cross the tribulation.”

Hui Yunzi hesitated briefly—a rare occurrence—before ultimately nodding and asking in return:

“Do you have a method?”

This time, it was Wang Ba who hesitated slightly before speaking suddenly:

“Grandmaster, may I examine your hand?”

Hui Yunzi’s expression showed slight surprise, but he did not ask further. He simply extended an ordinary-looking palm.

Wang Ba reached out and lightly touched it before withdrawing.

Though his expression remained unchanged, his heart sank.

Hui Yunzi’s remaining lifespan was shockingly only three to five years, far less than Wang Ba had anticipated.

He had assumed that when Hui Yunzi mentioned his nearing end, it would mean at least another hundred to eighty years. He had not expected it to be so short.

Three to five years—for him in the current situation—would pass in the blink of an eye, leaving negligible time for action.

Considering this, his heart plunged into a dilemma.

He had originally intended to help Hui Yunzi ascend directly to the Cloud Sky Realm and then plead with Chongyuan Patriarch to intervene and save the Wanxiang Sect.

This way, they could potentially avoid the future great tribulation, disregard Han Yanzi altogether, and directly evacuate the entire sect from the Little Cang World.

It was an idea inspired by Li Yuehua.

Yet, he hadn’t expected the requirements for crossing a tribulation outside the realm to be so high—it required a late-stage Void Refining presence to hold back the World Eaters.

Among the beings he knew, only Xuan Yuanzi from the far North Sea and the other figure—a massive bird suspected to be Fanming from outside the realm—fit the requirement.

But the former had hidden within the North Sea for so long without emerging, making it impossible to leave the area for now.

As for the enormous bird outside the realm, it was currently far beyond his ability to handle.

If given time, solutions might arise.

But the trouble lay precisely in this ‘given time.’ Hui Yunzi’s limited lifespan was already running out.

Injecting lifespan into Hui Yunzi was indeed one possible method to increase his time.

But the greater likelihood was accelerating Hui Yunzi’s journey to death…

No, it could be an even worse scenario where not even his ashes would remain.

With this thought, a notion struck Wang Ba. Channeling his energy to his vision, he looked at Hui Yunzi’s head.

He saw above Hui Yunzi’s head a dim and shadowed end, clearly signaling that he was on the verge of annihilation!

“Does this mean the method of injecting lifespan is unfeasible?”

Wang Ba’s thoughts churned rapidly before quickly switching to another idea.

However, what he saw atop Hui Yunzi’s head this time was a faintly malevolent light. Though it promised a slightly longer extension than before, it would still gradually dim over time.

“The idea of crossing the tribulation within the Taoist Field is also infeasible… The field can only sustain early-stage Divinity Transformation cultivators. The Grandmaster would never survive long enough in his current state.”

“What about using the giant bird to hold them off?”

This thought quickly rose to the forefront of Wang Ba’s mind. However, his brows furrowed slightly as he noticed that this time, Hui Yunzi’s head turned completely ambiguous, and a surge of catastrophic energy began to permeate the air!

Wang Ba was stunned:

“Why does attempting to use the giant bird to hold them off produce such a result?”

“This catastrophic energy—could it be related to the great tribulation that Xuan Yuanzi mentioned?”

“The tribulation of the Little Cang World… Could it actually be connected to that giant bird?!”

And at that moment.

“You’re worried about my insufficient lifespan, aren’t you?”

Hui Yunzi suddenly spoke, seemingly aware of some of Wang Ba’s thoughts.

Wang Ba regained his composure, quickly suppressing the shock arising from his previous musings, and nodded before replying decisively:

“Disciple may have methods, but none can be achieved in the short term… However, from my observations, Grandmaster seems to be a crucial element in addressing the future great tribulation. I truly do not know how to resolve this issue.”

“Great tribulation?”

Hui Yunzi’s gaze sharpened slightly.

Wang Ba then relayed what Xuan Yuanzi had told him completely.

Afterward, he added:

“There is still a century or two before the time Xuan Yuanzi mentioned. However, Grandmaster, your lifespan…”

Hui Yunzi pondered for a moment, his expression soon returning to tranquility:

“I know some things about that Mystic Tortoise.”

“Since I will still serve a purpose in the future, there’s no need to hurry to my death…”

He glanced at the Taoist Field, carefully sensing it before nodding:

“I will soon employ a hibernation technique from the Longevity Sect to slow the loss of my lifespan. I will remain hidden within this Taoist Field, without disrupting it. When the right moment comes, you may awaken me. But this time, upon awakening, the extended portion of my lifespan will rapidly deplete… You understand my meaning.”

Wang Ba solemnly nodded:

“Disciple understands. Unless it’s the utmost critical moment, I will not awaken the Grandmaster.”

“Very well.”

Hui Yunzi nodded slightly, then rose and slowly flew toward the Taoist Field.

At the same time, his aura quickly subsided. In the blink of an eye, Wang Ba could no longer sense any trace of Dao Domain energy from him—it was as if he had instantly regressed into a Nascent Soul Cultivator, and his aura was still plummeting.

Just as he was about to step into the Taoist Field, he suddenly paused. Without turning back, he seemed to ask casually in a low voice:

“By the way, how did Xun FuJun die back then?”

Wang Ba paused in surprise.

Looking at the Grandmaster’s departing figure.

For the first time since this solemn and taciturn elder appeared and busied himself with the sect’s affairs, Wang Ba caught a faint glimpse of something almost human about him.

After a brief hesitation, he slightly bowed and said with a tone of respect:

“Grandmaster Xun entered the fray himself and forced Han Yanzi to repair the heavens together with him.”

After a short silence, Hui Yunzi’s calm and indifferent voice came from the Taoist Field:

“Oh, that’s acceptable.”

With that, he stepped casually into the Taoist Field.

Sitting cross-legged with his back to Wang Ba.

Wang Ba bowed deeply toward Hui Yunzi before confirming the disappearance of the thunder clouds within the realm. Only then did he cautiously open a Void Eye on the Realm Membrane.

Just as he was about to leave, Hui Yunzi’s slightly indifferent voice suddenly echoed in his ears:

“Your Ice Dao clone has cultivated the Taishang Emotion-refining technique. This technique is the key to merging this clone with you.”

Wang Ba’s heart trembled, and he hastily turned to bow in gratitude. Yet, Hui Yunzi’s indifferent voice rang out again:

“No need for thanks. If you truly wish to express gratitude…”

“One day, if the opportunity arises, take good care of that Han Yanzi for me.”

Wang Ba did not hesitate in the slightest and immediately nodded:

“Rest assured, Grandmaster. Disciple will, without fail, take very good care of him.”

He placed particular emphasis on the phrase ‘take very good care.’

Then, he promptly sealed the Void Eye and hurriedly flew toward the Wanxiang Sect below.

Not long after.

Within Chunyang Palace.

Wang Ba was deep in conversation with Zhao Feng, Ji Ying, Xumi, Ling Weizi, and Liang Wuji.

Just as he wore a heavy expression, tinged faintly with hatred and killing intent, Chijian arrived hurriedly. Throwing a Nascent Soul cultivator with an unfamiliar appearance onto the ground, he spoke in a deep voice:

“Sect Master, Deputy Sect Master, I’ve just uncovered an earth-shattering secret.”

“Ye Cangsheng, the one responsible for the events that caused the heavens to change, might still be alive!”

“Moreover, his strength has likely recovered to more than half of its former state.”