Stronger from Earth

The gaze of Celestial Desolate Sword Venerable and the others turned to Longevity Taoist, as they walked toward him, a vague doubt lingering in their hearts.

The two sides are strangers to each other; they are here at the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest to handle the tricky dragon-slaying incident. What does Longevity Taoist want from them at such a time?

A Rainbow Bridge appeared beneath the group, and Celestial Desolate Sword Venerable and his companions ascended the bridge, reaching the deep space where Longevity Taoist was.

"I am Longevity Taoist, greetings to all fellow Daoists." Wang Xuan slightly nodded, seated on the Lotus Platform.

Of these Sword Immortals from Celestial Sword Mountain, in truth, he had only seen one or two, but their names were all familiar, as they were prominent figures from Celestial Sword Mountain.

"It’s an honor to meet Longevity Taoist, whose fame is widespread and admired by countless people," Celestial Desolate Sword Venerable said, smiling with the intention of forming an alliance.

Wang Xuan chuckled softly; this was the first appearance of his Longevity Taoist persona, from where comes such admiration?

Indeed, anyone who has achieved something is always a thick-skinned person.

He looked towards Ziwei Immortal Monarch, and gathered a cluster of rosy light in his hand, which he flicked toward him: "Ziwei Immortal Monarch, your injuries are quite severe, I am willing to lend a helping hand."

With his arm severed and his Lifebound Flying Sword shattered, Ziwei Immortal Monarch’s Essence, Qi, and Spirit were greatly depleted. At this point, he did not hesitate to accept the rosy light.

After a brief analysis, he safely refined and absorbed it, allowing it to fly to his wounded areas. Within a few breaths, Ziwei Immortal Monarch felt his injuries recover rapidly.

The severed arm, with newly born flesh attached to growing bones, was filled with tendons and veins. Before long, a complete arm appeared.

He squeezed his fingers; the tendons and bones were strong and powerful, the Immortal Source flowed smoothly; this new arm was indistinguishable from the original one.

Ziwei Immortal Monarch expressed profound gratitude: "Longevity senior’s methods are indeed extraordinary; for me to recover to this extent by myself, I would have needed to consume Miracle Elixir for months and refine myself repeatedly for years."

Not only was it his arm, but his damaged Dantian and shattered Primordial Spirit resulting from the breaking of his Lifebound Flying Sword were mostly restored; the remaining would heal gradually over years.

If he had to rely on himself for such severe injuries, even with the intervention of senior sect members, it would require decades of distress.

Celestial Desolate Sword Venerable scanned with Spiritual Light, understanding the extent of Ziwei Immortal Monarch’s injuries, he praised: "Fellow Daoist’s methods are extraordinary; not only helping beings in cultivation but possessing extraordinary to saintly healing techniques."

With just these healing techniques, Longevity Taoist was worthy of being called a top-notch healer, sought after by countless Cultivators.

Moreover, he could aid Cultivators in growth and breakthroughs in pursuit of higher realms.

By now, Celestial Desolate Sword Venerable had resolved that, regardless of the cost, Longevity Taoist must be invited to reside at Celestial Sword Mountain.

Even if Longevity Taoist requested to be the vice sect leader, Supreme Elder, or required Immortal-level cultivation resources, they were willing to offer them.

With Longevity Taoist, Celestial Sword Mountain’s ability to nurture talents would multiply, with disciples reaching higher potential limits.

For the sect, the growth potential and speed of disciples were paramount; once the disciples matured, the sect’s power would naturally increase.

Celestial Desolate Sword Venerable asked, "Where did Longevity Taoist practice in the past? Our Celestial Sword Mountain is also a land blessed with spiritual beauty, if Daoist willing, our Celestial Sword Mountain seeks to welcome you."

Not to mention offering a welcome, even if Longevity Taoist wanted his own planet, or transforming it into an Immortal Realm, allowing him to be a Saint Immortal Emperor, Celestial Sword Mountain would agree!

No wonder, Great Divine Power users like Longevity Taoist, who contribute to the sect’s growth, are extremely rare.

"I have my origins and future destinations; it is misplaced love," Wang Xuan replied.

Upon hearing Longevity Taoist’s refusal, Celestial Desolate Sword Venerable felt deep regret but persisted, "Fellow Daoist, if you could come to Celestial Sword Mountain, any request you make, Celestial Sword Mountain will oblige!"

Wang Xuan shook his head, "It is destined; it cannot be violated."

Not only Celestial Sword Mountain, but recently, the count of Immortal Influences inviting him could not be numbered on one hand.

All powers aware of his abilities tried to recruit him.

Unfortunately, Wang Xuan could not switch to other alliances.

"That is indeed a pity," Celestial Desolate Sword Venerable sighed.

Such talent is more valuable than a Half-Step Immortal Sword Dao Giant, yet he is unwilling to go to Celestial Sword Mountain.

Wang Xuan smiled slightly, said, "My appearance due to fate, orchestrated by Mother Star’s World Will, for the calamity.

As for the cultivation, everyone already knows the reason; the calamity will be revealed in a few days."

His words were cryptic; the group at Celestial Sword Mountain did not understand their meaning.

Longevity Taoist claimed he was summoned by Mother Star’s World Will, here to grant cultivation and to respond to calamity, it seemed dubious, like using Mother Star’s name as a guise.

Even at Celestial Desolate Sword Venerable’s level, had not seen active manifestations of Mother Star’s Will, let alone directives from Mother Star’s Will for Cultivators.

"Fellow Daoist’s virtuous deeds and immeasurable merit are comparable to a Buddhist Lord, and we admire them, but is there proof that the World Will summoned you on this journey?" Celestial Desolate Sword Venerable asked out of curiosity.

He suspected Longevity Taoist was using World Will’s name to avoid joining other powers.

"The Heaven surpasses the mundane; it is normal not to understand," Wang Xuan sighed.

To Cultivators, Mother Star’s World Will is as elusive as the Fate and Space Paths.

Those who can access such will are beings of supreme wisdom and Great Divine Techniques.

Like Wang Xuan himself, talent, strength, fortune all in place, yet recognition from World Will is needed to perceive such an ethereal will.

This ability to sense Heaven’s will is both a celestial gift and a heavy responsibility.

"My cultivation is a cause that bears fruit, though it might take decades or centuries to manifest, and you may not believe it.

However, the calamity business is simpler to understand."

Wang Xuan pointed, a scene of struggle between a Flood Dragon and a person appeared before them, the figures undeniably Sword Immortal Qingfeng and the slain Flood Dragon.

Seeing this, Celestial Desolate Sword Venerable and others knew, Longevity Taoist likely knew some inside details, or he would not claim calamity.

Wang Xuan stated, "This is the calamity of Mother Star’s Will, also the calamity for Celestial Sword Mountain, and furthermore for Sword Immortal Qingfeng with the Flood Dragon."

This calamity is between Sword Immortal Qingfeng and the slain Flood Dragon, affecting Celestial Sword Mountain, Ten Thousand Dragon Nest and Celestial Demon Race.

Moreover, it influences the future development and struggles between Earth Civilization and Exotic Realm.

If not, Wang Xuan would not have coincidentally discovered this, it is the guidance of Mother Star’s Will, also the intersection of Fate Path.

If the Alien Race succeeds, Mother Star might undergo unspeakable changes, but if Wang Xuan succeeds, it would mean the end of many Alien Races.

"You know the inside of this calamity?" Celestial Desolate Sword Venerable asked eagerly.

The truth of the dragon-slaying incident is crucial to them; if uncovered, Celestial Sword Mountain will be exonerated.

If not uncovered, Celestial Sword Mountain, burdened with infamy, not only worsens relations with Ten Thousand Dragon Nest but suffers loss to compensate the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest.

Wang Xuan nodded subtly, enigmatically said, "Do you wish to know the inside details?"

Celestial Desolate Sword Venerable decisively replied, "Of course!"

"Then, what price are you willing to pay?" Wang Xuan smiled.

Yet his skin slightly bristled as his extraordinarily sensitive Divine Sense detected a very subtle malice directed at him.

Without a doubt, the Desirer, a Half-Step Immortal Celestial Demon Race member, lurked, observing them.