Longevity: Comprehending the Heart Method

The ghastly green flames devoured Golden Armor’s Divine Soul and incinerated its flesh and blood, leaving only an empty husk behind.

A flicker of golden light appeared as the surrounding Spiritual Qi rapidly gathered, finally concentrating in Golden Armor’s abdomen and emitting a faint, fluorescent glow.

The last Great Demon of the Profound Armor Turtle clan had fallen.

Song Changsheng let out a long sigh and bowed slightly to Golden Armor’s enormous body. This bow had nothing to do with their identities or allegiances; it was purely to thank it for the magnificent gift it had left behind.

It had sacrificed its life to sever the power source of the [Heaven and Earth Lock Void Array]. Before long, this Array would collapse on its own.

Furthermore, it had done its best to preserve its body.

Its shell, skeleton, sharp claws, Demon Pill...

This was a heavy, substantial gift. In return, Song Changsheng had to make good on the promise he had made.

He walked over to Golden Armor’s abdomen, took out the [Celestial Measuring Ruler], and sliced open its tough skin. A dazzlingly golden orb immediately fell out.

Everyone present looked on with envy. A Great Demon’s Demon Pill! Its value was no less than that of a Top Grade Spiritual Artifact.

Song Changsheng took out a Purple Jade Box and carefully sealed it inside. He then continued cutting downward, revealing a turtle egg the size of a football in the lower abdomen.

The egg was pure white, its surface covered in arcane patterns. Specks of golden light flowed along these lines, emitting a faint Demon Qi.

"This is what became of Golden Armor’s True Spirit. According to ancient texts, this egg must be incubated for forty-nine days in a place with abundant Spiritual Qi before it will hatch. During this time, Fellow Daoist Song, you can feed it with your own Essence Blood every day.

When the Profound Turtle hatches, it will naturally feel close to you. At that point, forming a Blood Covenant will be a matter of course."

Looking at the turtle egg in Song Changsheng’s hands, Yinn Shang’s eyes filled with envy. This was a Spirit Beast with the potential to become a Demon King.

It was even more valuable than the Blood Bat Demon King cub that had been snatched at the auction.

It possessed the bloodline of an Ancient Divine Beast, after all.

But envy was just envy; Yinn Shang felt no jealousy in his heart. After all, if Song Changsheng hadn’t stepped in to help today, they would have all perished here.

Song Changsheng, however, didn’t feel much excitement. ’There are so many people here,’ he thought, ’and treasures are often a source of disaster. If word of this gets out, the Song Clan will surely face endless trouble in the future.’

Perhaps sensing Song Changsheng’s concerns, Yinn Shang looked at his fellow disciples and said in a heavy voice, "What happened here today must not be revealed by anyone. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being merciless!"

As soon as he spoke, a solemn gravity fell over the disciples, and they all promised to comply.

As the foremost disciple of his generation in Luoxia City, Yinn Shang held immense prestige among the others. Now that he had spoken personally, the chances of the secret being leaked were reduced to an absolute minimum.

Moreover, the Luoxia Disciples were known to repay kindness in kind. Song Changsheng had saved their lives today; they would certainly not repay his benevolence with malice.

Song Changsheng gave Yinn Shang a grateful look. This had indeed relieved many of his worries.

Since Storage Bags couldn’t hold living things, he took out a piece of silk, wrapped the turtle egg in it, and slung it over his back. After placing Golden Armor’s husk into his Storage Bag, he looked at the others and said, "Everyone, the Grand Array’s power source has been severed. It will collapse before long.

Dongtian Xie must have gotten the news by now, and he’s sure to do something desperate. Let’s get out of here first."

Several of the Luoxia City disciples looked tempted. After all, the Array had drained a great deal of their Spiritual Power, and they were weak. It was hardly the right time for another major battle.

Unexpectedly, Yinn Shang shook his head. He looked at Song Changsheng and said solemnly, "Fellow Daoist Song, I must ask you to take Yuechan and leave first. Dongtian Xie is a major criminal wanted by our sect.

Since we’ve run into him here, and he intends to forge an Evil Artifact, it is our duty as Luoxia Disciples to eliminate him!"

"That’s right! The old bastard nearly killed me. We can’t just turn tail and run," Niu Dazhuang, who had been silent for some time, boomed with his arms crossed.

Song Changsheng was displeased to hear this. "Exorcising demons and defending the righteous path is our duty," he declared passionately. "How could I possibly retreat while you all charge ahead?"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then looks of admiration spread across their faces. Not everyone had the courage to directly face a Purple Mansion Cultivator.

"Hahaha, now that’s more like it! The more I see of you, kid, the more I like what I see," Niu Dazhuang boomed with a hearty laugh, clapping Song Changsheng hard on the shoulder with a hand as large as a fan.

He had always been prejudiced against Song Changsheng, mainly due to the grievances of the previous generation.

But since getting to know Song Changsheng, from his talent and character to his courage... even Niu Dazhuang, with his biased view, couldn’t find a single fault.

And now, that prejudice had been completely overturned.

’This kid’s got guts!’

Feeling everyone’s eyes on him, Song Changsheng suddenly felt a pang of guilt. ’My reason for staying isn’t as simple as just wanting to exorcise demons and defend the righteous path.’

’The main reason is to atone for a past mistake. No matter what, Dongtian Xie must die!’

"Fellow Daoist Niu," Song Changsheng said, looking at Niu Dazhuang, "since we’ve decided to stay, shouldn’t we make some preparations?"

"Hmph, of course," Niu Dazhuang snorted. "Since that old bastard wants to play dirty, he can’t blame me for giving him a taste of his own medicine!"