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第四卷 七星岛 第五百六十八章 长生丹

"Have you ever heard of the Jade Profound Sect?"龟妖 already had his act ready and decided not to be coy anymore.

"Jade Profound Sect..."

Master Red thought he recognized that name, but couldn't quite place it. He frowned as he struggled to recall.

"Jade Profound Sect? Could it be one of the seven ancient mysterious sects that withdrew from the world in ancient times, known for its 'Eternal Life' alias?" The red-robed woman seemed to have remembered something and exclaimed with a hint of joy.

"How so? Do you know about the history of the Jade Profound Sect?"

"Yes, Elder. A few years ago when I managed the Scripture Repository Pavilion, I came across mentions of this sect in ancient texts," the red-robed woman replied respectfully.

"Ah, tell me more," Master Red turned and said with a faint tone.

The red-robed woman hesitated but quickly began to narrate.

"The Jade Profound Sect has a history spanning over a million years. Back then, the cultivation world was far more prosperous than it is now. Despite following the withdrawal principle, this sect thrived, boasting tens of thousands of disciples and many venerable sages renowned for their profound techniques. It earned its reputation as a widely known sect not just because of its power but due to a special pill."

"Pill?" Master Red's face showed interest: "Could it be related to the sect’s alias?"

"The Elder sees far into the future, indeed. The Jade Profound Sect is said to have a pill called 'Eternal Life Pill.' It supposedly grants an additional hundred years of life upon consumption, but unfortunately, its effects don't stack," the red-robed woman said with excitement.

Master Red was visibly moved by this revelation. As an old monster at the婴 stage with nearly a thousand years left in his lifespan, one hundred more years wasn’t insignificant. For those at higher cultivation stages, death was something to be feared, and for late-stage cultivators, every moment counted. An extra hundred years could mean a chance to advance to the Separation Stage.

The temptation was clear!

"Those who are innocent yet carry a gem become guilty. With such a treasure, wouldn't the Jade Profound Sect have become a target of all factions?"

"Yes, Elder. The sect wanted to withdraw but was constantly watched by daoists, mages, buddhists, and Confucians, all eyeing their precious pills," the red-robed woman said with a mix of anger and joy.

"Hmph, it seems this young one is well aware of ancient secrets. The Jade Profound Sect didn’t perish due to the Eternal Life Pill. Legend has it that several late-stage cultivators jointly used an ancient secret technique to carve out this independent space, allowing the entire sect to relocate," the voice of the turtle monster echoed.

"Elder, you jest. Creating a spatial realm is far more mysterious than shattering the void. Even with their vast powers, late-stage cultivators couldn’t possibly perform such a secret technique," Master Red shook his head in disbelief.

"Hmph, what do you know? A single late-stage cultivator wouldn’t be able to accomplish it, but if dozens work together and use magical treasures and arrays as assistance, the combined power far exceeds that of even a Separation Stage cultivator. Creating a spatial realm isn’t impossible," the turtle rolled its eyes in disdain.

"Combined secret techniques?"

Master Red was taken aback. Such mysterious techniques were unheard of, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for ancient cultivators. Thinking about it further, he became extremely excited. He had stumbled upon an ancient sect’s hiding place by accident. If he could obtain the Eternal Life Pill, whether for personal use or to present to the palace master, the benefits were obvious.

With this in mind, his gaze fell on the turtle. This creature was naturally long-lived and wouldn’t compete with him over the pill.

Feeling relieved, a hint of joy appeared on its ugly face as it smiled and said, "Thank you for your honesty. Do you know how to escape from this water prison?"

"Of course, I've been meditating here for countless years and am well acquainted with everything in this place. In ancient times, the restrictions could even trap late-stage cultivators. Over time, they weakened significantly. With our combined strength and assistance from two juniors, we should be able to break through," the turtle monster said as it shook its head.

"Very well, then. Please instruct me on how to proceed. We are in this together, and I will do my best," Master Red bowed with a generous smile.

"That's good."

The turtle monster laughed loudly before opening its mouth and spewing out a fierce beam of light. Master Red was startled but didn’t react overly dramatically. His hand stealthily reached into his storage bracelet as he kept a wary expression on his face.

All this was observed by the turtle, who pretended not to notice. It raised its hand and pointed at the beam of light.

The beam circled around before stopping, revealing a black sword about a foot long. The shape of the sword was peculiar, curving like a venomous snake.

Master Red’s eyes flashed with surprise. The sword emitted an aura of coldness and radiance, clearly not a mundane object.

Where did this creature get such a weapon?

"Quickly!"

The turtle monster flipped its hands and cast several spell formulas. The sword trembled as it absorbed the energy, emitting thick black fog from its tip.

These foggy clouds seemed to have life, rushing towards the left wall of the mountain.

Ssshhh...

The wall had restrictions but wasn’t particularly strong. After a few flashes of light, the fog tore through it, leaving nothing but fragments.

"Ah, what is this..."

After the wall was torn apart, something inside was revealed, covering an area several dozen feet in diameter. It appeared to be a small array, though its size was modest, the patterns were incredibly complex. The most striking feature were five differently colored crystals embedded at the corners of the array.

Perhaps due to the immense age, these crystals had faded significantly, and their inner energy seemed nearly depleted. Nevertheless, they immediately caught the attention of three cultivators, especially Master Red, whose eyes flickered as he said in disbelief, "I didn’t see that. Could this be one of the legendary top-grade crystals?"

"The Elder’s vision is sharp; indeed, it is a top-grade crystal," the turtle monster’s eyes glinted with a hint of surprise as it spoke slowly.

"How could that be? According to ancient texts, even in the Spirit Realm, such crystals are rare treasures. How can there possibly be any on Earth?" The red-robed woman was equally shocked and forgot her status as she spoke.

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