I Cultivate Longevity in the Cultivation Realm

Then, he patted the Spirit Beast Bag again, releasing the Golden Armor King Flying Cicada.

Zhou Changwang’s Golden Armor King Flying Cicada evolved swiftly, due to his constant feeding of Ten Thousand Poison Grass, its strength enhancing rapidly.

Now, it had reached a level comparable to Sixth-Layer Qi Cultivation.

Its size was much larger than the Earth-penetrating Dog.

Therefore, after releasing it, Zhou Changwang merely leapt lightly.

And landed on its back.

The Golden Armor King Flying Cicada’s body swayed slightly and then quickly flew towards Tianming Island.

...

"Young Master.

Going thirty more miles forward will take us outside the Divine Wind Valley Marketplace territory.

Why have we come here?"

In a mountainous forest, a lean cultivator looked curiously at the leading individual and asked.

"Naturally, we are treasure hunting!"

The leader smiled slightly and said, "Father has been in seclusion for three years, and in three months, it will be his one hundred and fiftieth birthday.

At that time, he will certainly come out of seclusion.

So I must take this opportunity to find him a treasure to celebrate his birthday."

"The Workshop Master will come out of seclusion?"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding group was astonished, and then showed excited expressions.

The Workshop Master coming out of seclusion is a major event.

Especially knowing that he began marrying only after Foundation Establishment in his early years.

However, offspring for cultivators, especially those above Foundation Establishment, are often very difficult.

He only had a child after he turned a hundred, naturally he cherishes and loves this Young Master greatly, preparing a Foundation Establishment Pill for him early on.

And as members of the Young Master’s retinue, they received frequent rewards and accolades.

They are naturally looking forward to the scene when the Workshop Master emerges from seclusion this time.

"I wondered why the Young Master Ping’an left so swiftly after just reaching Foundation Establishment, turns out it’s for the Workshop Master’s birthday gift."

Soon after, a middle-aged cultivator beside him also spoke up, showing a look of realization.

This person happens to be a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

He was sent by the Workshop Master specifically to protect Ye Ping’an as a Guardian Cultivator.

His name is Xue Xuanqing.

His status in the Divine Wind Valley Marketplace is rather high.

He too was unaware of the matter of the Workshop Master’s impending emergence from seclusion.

Even during significant events such as the Divine Wind Valley hunt, the Workshop Master did not emerge, leaving all matters to the Ye Clan Elders.

"But Young Master.

What treasures are here?

Isn’t the Thousand-Year Enlightenment Tea you found in Divine Wind Valley enough to offer to the Workshop Master?"

Then, a cultivator curiously asked.

"I did split off some of the Enlightenment Tea, but it was only a couple of taels, the bulk is in my second uncle’s hands.

Moreover, I’ve already consumed most of these taels myself, otherwise, how could I have successfully achieved Foundation Establishment?

Naturally, it’s not suitable to give to my father for his birthday.

Just right, there was a cultivator who sought my protection earlier and came to me, claiming to have discovered traces of Nanming Li Fire in the crater of Tianming Island.

Previously, my strength wasn’t sufficient, so I hadn’t considered pursuing this Nanming Li Fire.

But now I’ve achieved Foundation Establishment.

And I happen to know my father has been persistently studying a Divine Ability Technique while in seclusion, if assisted by the Nanming Li Fire, the chances of success should greatly increase.

Bringing it as a birthday gift would be ideal!"

Ye Ping’an smiled slightly upon hearing this and said.

"That’s true.

Your filial piety, Young Master, will certainly move the Workshop Master greatly."

Hearing this, Xue Xuanqing also spoke with a smile.

"However, this Nanming Li Fire is no simple matter.

It is a Heaven and Earth Fire sought after by countless Pill Masters.

In our Li Fire Domain, it’s rarely produced.

Is your information accurate, Young Master? We wouldn’t want to make an empty trip."

A nearby cultivator couldn’t help but speak up.

"Absolutely accurate.

To prevent leakage of information, I’ve thoroughly investigated that person and even used the Soul Searching Method, there’s no way it could be false."

Ye Ping’an said confidently with a smile.

The others listening were somewhat wary.

The Soul Searching Method is not a legitimate magic, the subjects are left with no chance of survival, and their souls remain incomplete, without any chance of reincarnation.

However, they are all under Ye Ping’an’s command, some affiliated with the Ye family.

So they pretended not to hear, indifferently shifting their gaze away.

"Oh!

Look Young Master.

Isn’t that the person we encountered in Divine Wind Valley?

He seems to be stepping on his Spirit Insect, the Golden Armor King Flying Cicada?"

Suddenly, someone exclaimed in astonishment and spoke.

Ye Ping’an, hearing this, immediately looked, just in time to see a figure standing on the Golden Armor King Flying Cicada, heading from the shore towards Lake Island.

"It’s him.

He’s heading to Tianming Island too?"

Ye Ping’an’s face changed.

"Is his purpose the same as ours, seeking Nanming Li Fire?"

Someone continued.

"He’s not even at Foundation Establishment, what’s there to fear?

Just kill him!"

Soon, one person suddenly murmured.

Upon hearing this, the others showed relieved expressions.

Their group is no weaklings.

Not to mention, the Young Master has already achieved Foundation Establishment, with senior Xue Xuanqing overseeing.

Even if he had reached Foundation Establishment, he wouldn’t pose a threat.

"Let’s move!

We shall also head to the island!"

...

Zhou Changwang naturally had no idea that as he arrived on the island, coincidentally another group came from a different direction and witnessed the scene of him riding the Golden Armor King Flying Cicada, ascending to the island.

Upon entering Tianming Island, he immediately took out the Jade Scroll from his Storage Bag, silently comparing before quickly confirming the position in the extinct volcano crater where the Heart of Earth Fire was recorded.

"It’s actually right beside the largest volcanic crater.

Luckily, this crater only erupts once a month, judging from the traces, a few days have passed since the last eruption.

For now, it’s safe."

Zhou Changwang muttered, evidently feeling the surrounding high temperatures.

The steaming heat continuously dispersed, leaving the area barren and stark.

Coupled with the pervasive intense fire poison mist, ordinary humans couldn’t survive here.

Even cultivators need to be at least Mid Stage of Qi Cultivation to withstand this fire poison mist.

As Zhou Changwang approached, he retracted the Golden Armor King Flying Cicada and descended accordingly.

Of course, he immediately employed the Taiyi Golden Armor Technique.

In such a place, sudden volcanic eruptions are no joke.

Having a layer of defense was naturally much safer.

Then he compared directions and walked silently to the extinct volcano crater.

And immediately employed the Spirit Eye Technique, peering into the crater’s lowest point.

"Is there really a Heart of Earth Fire here?"

Zhou Changwang looked at the solidified bottom below, with scarcely any heat emanating, yet there were several fire-attributed Spirit Plants growing there.

The oldest among them even reached fifty years in age.

This indicates that this crater hasn’t erupted for at least fifty years.

He proceeded straight to the bottom of the crater.

Finally, he sensed a searing heat.

Yet it was far less intense than when he stood atop the largest active volcanic crater earlier.

His gaze fell onto the lowest point, and under the Spirit Eye Technique’s inspection, he could faintly see the fiery lava surging within.

Obviously, even though it’s a dormant volcanic crater, it would still erupt in flames.