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Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Arrival
Ting-a-ling-a-ling!
The Jade Bell jingled, emitting a crisp and melodious sound that instantly captured the attention of all the cultivators present.
"The relic is real, come quickly!"
To avoid exposure, Yun Yangzi kept his voice extremely low.
Yet everyone still heard it loud and clear, like a thunderclap exploding right there.
The Golden Core Relics had truly appeared!
The cultivators instantly became as excited as if injected with adrenaline, bursting with limitless energy from within.
They roared in suppressed voices, their faces flushed red, brimming with uncontrollable excitement, breathing heavily like bulls.
As if they had already seen the dawn’s first light beckoning to them.
To prevent Yun Yangzi from being exposed, they didn’t even use the Jade Bell to respond, each one rubbing their hands together in eagerness to get going.
Xie Hongyu utilized a secret technique, using the connection between two Thousand-mile Sound Transmission Bells to pinpoint the precise direction.
"Launch the Tower Ship, prepare to set sail!"
Tree Elder suppressed the eagerness in his heart and began to issue commands.
As the highest-cultivation Cultivator present, he naturally took charge and started directing the others.
"Are you also preparing to take the challenge?"
Li Quanqing looked at his three companions, equally filled with excitement, and sighed softly, his voice tinged with a hint of worry.
"Quanqing, aren’t you planning to join us?"
Li Quanshu widened her eyes, those beautiful orbs filled with disbelief.
"That’s a relic left by a Golden Core Sect, an opportunity that nine out of ten Qi Refining cultivators wouldn’t encounter in their lifetimes!"
Her voice slightly rose, tinged with astonishment and confusion, as such an opportunity was rare, and it was hard to understand why Li Quanqing would pass it up.
"Yeah, take a chance, and Foundation Establishment is within reach!"
Li Quange kept pouring liquor into his mouth, trembling slightly with excitement, his chin covered with spilled drink; his eyes also ablaze with desire and ambition.
"It’s too dangerous; I won’t go."
Li Quanqing shook his head lightly, his expression resolute.
Not to mention the Situ Family cultivators lurking with ill intent, it was a Golden Core Sect that had been wiped out.
Buried for thousands of years, who knew what kind of ominous creatures would be dug up?
As the young man spoke, the tumultuous deck quieted for a moment.
Some sneered at him for being cowardly, their expressions disdainful as if mocking his timidity.
Some felt relieved at having one fewer competitor, secretly rejoicing, feeling that their chances had just increased.
And there were others who roared, urging the ship to set sail, unable to wait to rush toward the relic filled with opportunities.
Li Quanmo, usually quiet and reserved, now felt admiration: "You are indeed my true rival, remaining indifferent in the face of the Golden Core’s temptation."
Li Quanqing said nothing more but called the three over to a corner and took out a Storage Bag.
"Take this, it’s for your survival."
Li Quanshu and the others opened the bag and were utterly shocked by the contents.
Second-rank Gui Water Divine Thunder Talisman!
Second-rank Thousand-mile Thunder Escape Talisman!
And nearly a thousand Water Arrow Talismans, Ice Arrow Talismans, Golden Light Shield Talismans, Copper Armor Talismans, and so on.
Just the two Foundation Establishment Spirit Talismans—one for offense and one for escape—were enough to have a significant impact inside the relic.
"This is too precious, Quanqing, you should keep it for yourself..."
"Keep them and make sure you come out of the relic alive!"
Li Quanqing cut them off, his face stern and his tone leaving no room for argument.
With the Sea Roar Sword Talisman and Heavenly Thunder Purple Armor Talisman, plus the jade satchel to travel under the sea, his own safety was assured.
The three of them divided the talismans, and jammed all the precious treasure that couldn’t be used from the Storage Bag into the young man’s hands.
Even if they were to perish in the relic, they wouldn’t leave anything for their enemies to take advantage of.
In the end, Li Quanqing moved the Thunder Horn Python’s corpse they were allocated back to the island and jumped off the ship with the Longevity Turtle.
Woo woo!
The Tower Ship let out a roar, its Array fully activated, breaking through the waves, and slowly sailed toward the distance.
"Make sure to come back alive to me..."
Li Quanqing waved his arms until the tower ship completely blended into the night, and neither party could see each other anymore.
The bright moon was high in the sky, radiating a soft silver light. The sea waves gently lapped against the shore, making a whooshing sound, and the expanse of heaven and earth seemed to leave only him, alone.
Li Quanqing wrapped his Daoist robe tighter around himself, a sense of loneliness unlike any before surged to his heart, a solitary shadow.
Is this what the pursuit of immortality in cultivation is about? Even with unprecedented vistas before one’s eyes, still one must walk alone.
"Roar Roar~"
As if sensing its master’s loneliness, the Longevity Turtle lowly roared, ceaselessly nuzzling him with its big head, as if it were acting coy and cute.
[Motionless]Longevity Turtle: "I, the turtle, am born with a lifespan of ten thousand years, and can definitely take care of my master until the end!"
[Maturity: 25%]
Li Quanqing touched the immobile big turtle head, unable to hold back a laugh; it wasn’t certain yet who would outlive whom.
I, Li Quanqing, am destined to become an immortal in this lifetime!
"Let’s not think about those things anymore, come, let’s eat some roast meat!"
Li Quanqing shook the Sea Suppressing Bell, and the bell waves echoed, cutting through his worries and miscellaneous thoughts with the Mind Sword.
He returned to that carefree youth once more.
He cut a piece of succulent demon beast meat, ignited a bonfire with mana, and began to roast it, waiting for the arrival of the Third Elder.
Piece after piece of tender roast meat sizzled under the charcoal fire, drops of fat melting away, the color tempting, and exuding a rich aroma.
The Longevity Turtle, seeing this for the first time, found it so fragrant that its saliva flowed out, and with an eager swallow, it gulped down a large portion of the roast meat.
Li Quanqing also took a bite—juicy and crisp, tender inside, the rich taste of the roast meat bursting in his mouth, delivering a wave of bliss.
Eating the meat of the Thunder Horn Python, which frequently gets struck by lightning, gave an electric tingling sensation, exceptionally satisfying, rich and fresh, with an endless aftertaste.
Li Quanqing stayed on the island for the whole night, until at dawn, the Fish Mirror finally showed a disturbance.
He took out the copper mirror, and the fish-patterned designs on its surface seemed to come alive, swimming about and emitting waves of heat.
This indicated that the holder of the other Fish Mirror was steadily approaching.
Boom, boom, boom!!
A deafening noise like thunder reverberated through the sky, like rolling waves, as if to split the heavens themselves.
A streak of green and red light came speeding at an astonishing pace, enshrouded in a dazzling thunder and lightning glow, with countless silver snakes flickering noisily.
It was a towering figure clad in full armor, looking like a war god descending from heaven, piercing the darkest depths of the sky before the dawn like a meteor of heavenly fire.
The figure soared through the sky, leaving behind a long, lingering white streak on the sea, speaking of an indescribable power and majesty.
"That aura... it’s the Green Jade Armor! Spiritual Artifact Level Green Jade Armor!!"
Li Quanqing was beyond shocked.
Boom!!
In the blink of an eye, the figure wrapped in the Green Jade Armor had traversed tens of miles, appearing above his head as if by teleportation and leaving behind a massive sonic boom in his wake.
That sudden change from extreme speed to extreme stillness caused dizziness and was unbearably uncomfortable.
Crack, crack!
The fish-scale-like armor layers, blooming like a lotus, revealed the Third Elder’s majestic face amid the swirling red flames.
"Where is that Golden Core Relic, and is it real or not?"
He asked impatiently, almost itching to rush in and start a massacre, as if he could see the brilliant future of his successful Foundation Establishment.
In less than a night, crossing over eight thousand miles of sea!
And by flying at that!!
Li Quanqing looked at the slowly dissipating thunder and lightning on the Third Elder, cursing the rich family dog under his breath.
He actually used a life-saving Second-rank Spirit Talisman to travel faster!
It was a heartbreaking waste!
Criticisms aside, Li Quanqing still narrated the previous events quickly and accurately.
"It looks like a relic has indeed emerged... Inform the Clan Leader and the others."
Upon hearing this, Li Quanqing suddenly felt like he had a strong backing and support.
He took out the Fish Mirror and gave a suitably detailed summary of the Golden Core Relic to his family.
Li Kunli did not take credit; when the family bestows rewards later, they would all be for the young man alone.
Having the information in advance, the Green Jade Li Family would undoubtedly have more initiative than the other three families.
Even though they can’t compete with the Taiyuan Situ Family in terms of sheer power, they could definitely stir up the waters!
Waiting until he saw the "good" character response from the Clan Leader, the boulder in Li Quanqing’s heart finally settled safely to the ground.
