I Shall Be Everlasting In the World of Immortals 215

## Chapter 213: Taking the Treasure Out

As he turned around, Lu Chang’an felt a strange sensation in his heart, as if he had missed something important.

He instinctively glanced at the empty stone platform next to him.

Although there was no light barrier or treasure, it was engraved with the name of an item.

“High-quality… Transformation Pill!?”

Lu Chang’an’s heart skipped a beat, and he couldn’t help but exclaim.

The empty stone platform next to him had once housed a legendary Transformation Pill!

This was a sacred pill that he could only dream of in his past life.

The Transformation Pill could help a Core Formation cultivator break their core and form a Nascent Soul more smoothly, becoming a True Monarch.

In this life, after cultivating in Liang Kingdom’s immortal realm for over a hundred years, Lu Chang’an had never heard of the Transformation Pill appearing anywhere.

Let alone a high-quality one.

Lu Chang’an realized he had underestimated the value of the four stone platforms in the first circle.

“The items in this treasure vault space are all of high quality.”

“And the four stone platforms in the first circle are considered top-tier treasures, capable of influencing the rise and fall of ancient sects at the Nascent Soul level.”

Lu Chang’an took a deep breath, his mind racing as he fell into a brief contemplation.

His gaze returned to the light barrier surrounding the Xue Mu Hu Luo, scrutinizing it carefully and analyzing the pros and cons.

This time, he had a new discovery.

Among the four stone platforms in the first circle, the Xue Mu Hu Luo was treated with the highest regard.

A gushing spring from the spirit spring well in the center of the space was constantly nourishing the withered Xue Mu Hu Luo.

The soil surrounding the Xue Mu Hu Luo was a dull, multi-colored spectacle.

“Could this multi-colored soil be the legendary Five Element Spirit Soil?”

Lu Chang’an’s heart stirred as he secretly speculated.

Five Element Spirit Soil, also known as “Wu Xing Tu,” (五行土) was a type of soil.

He had never seen it before, only reading about it in ancient texts from his past life.

His guess was based on the fact that Five Element Spirit Soil was known as the “universal soil source,” capable of cultivating almost all plants and spirit creatures.

Many immortal herbs and exotic plants that required harsh growing conditions could survive and even flourish in Five Element Spirit Soil!

Apart from cultivating spiritual plants, Five Element Spirit Soil was also a top-tier material for refining artifacts, capable of harmonizing almost all materials and improving the quality and success rate of artifact refinement.

The withered Xue Mu Hu Luo was incredibly difficult to cultivate and keep alive.

It made sense that the Listening Sea Pavilion had planted it in the “universal soil source” of Five Element Spirit Soil.

“As a legendary spirit soil, even a small piece of this would be worth more than a high-quality Condensation Crystal Pill. It might even have greater strategic value…”

Lu Chang’an’s eyes flickered, his initial decision of “stable returns” wavering.

He preliminarily judged that the Xue Mu Hu Luo, and potentially the “Xuan Tian Gourd” it could cultivate, were worth far more than the high-quality Transformation Pill.

It might even involve opportunities and secrets beyond the Nascent Soul level.

The reason this item hadn’t been taken away was that it would become even harder to keep alive once transplanted, and the high-level members of the Listening Sea Pavilion had no guarantee of success.

This relic had once served as the Listening Sea Pavilion’s refuge and secret treasure vault. Keeping the Xue Mu Hu Luo here gave them a glimmer of hope for the future.

The information Lu Chang’an had obtained from the jade tube led him to believe that the Listening Sea Pavilion was not a sect from the surrounding immortal countries, and they seemed to have been hunted down and were hiding from something.

After such a long time, they hadn’t returned to claim the items within the relic. This meant they were either extinct or had a lapse in information during their legacy.

…

“If I have the Five Element Spirit Soil, the universal soil source, combined with my Evergreen Secret Technique and mana to nourish it, maintaining the Xue Mu Hu Luo’s survival shouldn’t be a problem.”

Lu Chang’an mused.

This was the realization he had after trading with the Heavenly Pivot Daoist back then.

The peachwood branch the Heavenly Pivot Daoist had brought out was of an incredibly high rank that even Lu Chang’an didn’t recognize, likely starting at the fifth rank.

Lu Chang’an’s Evergreen Secret Technique was capable of providing such a spiritual wood with vitality, maintaining its life for a period of time.

Furthermore, Lu Chang’an’s Evergreen mana was significantly stronger now compared to when he had first entered the Core Formation stage.

The healing and nourishment abilities of the Evergreen Technique were linked to the quality of mana.

Combined with the Five Element Spirit Soil, Lu Chang’an was confident he could transplant and maintain the Xue Mu Hu Luo’s vitality.

As for reviving it and cultivating a Xuan Tian Gourd… Lu Chang’an had no guarantee of success.

He might be able to do it, but the cost would be unpredictable.

However, the lack of certainty now didn’t mean it wouldn’t be possible in the future.

In a few decades, Lu Chang’an would achieve Core Formation. With a high-quality core and a qualitative leap in his mana, coupled with a lifespan of over a thousand years, his chances of success would surely increase.

Lu Chang’an had plenty of time.

He could even accompany a Xuan Shui Gui (玄水龟) that had a growth cycle of centuries, so why not another mysterious gourd vine?

Would he ever get another opportunity like this for a chance at Nascent Soul-level or even higher opportunities?

This ancient relic had been discovered and explored by Tan Zhenren and his group. It was unlikely that the news hadn’t leaked out.

As the war spread throughout Liang Kingdom, the chances of exposure would increase.

“Even if I miss out on the Yin Yang Water and the high-quality Condensation Crystal Pill, I still have a standard Condensation Crystal Pill and the Sky Cleansing Water, a Core Formation spirit creature. It won’t be difficult to achieve a True Core.”

“If I can trade for a superior Core Formation secret technique from Zhang Tieshan, combined with the special advantages of the Evergreen Technique, I can potentially improve the quality of my core…”

Thinking about it, Lu Chang’an decided to gamble.

He stepped back a distance, took out the dark gold token, and threw it towards the light barrier surrounding the Xue Mu Hu Luo.

Poof!

The dark gold token collided with the light barrier of the stone platform, a gold streak flashing across its surface. The powerful restriction barrier of the stone platform shattered on impact.

Lu Chang’an breathed a sigh of relief and put away a few treasure talismans.

As the restriction barrier disappeared, a wave of rich spiritual energy dispersed.

Lu Chang’an could smell the faint rotten scent emitted by the withered gourd vine and detect a subtle and indescribable mysterious energy.

It felt as if it had been passed down from a mysterious time since the beginning of the world, when Yin and Yang intertwined.

Lu Chang’an didn’t immediately go for the Xue Mu Hu Luo and the Five Element Spirit Soil.

To ensure a successful transplant,

He spent half a year of his lifespan, using the Evergreen Secret Technique on the Xue Mu Hu Luo’s root.

The effect of the Evergreen Secret Technique with his current cultivation and lifespan was incomparable to before.

Half a year now was worth more than a year in his early Core Formation stage.

Hum!

Lu Chang’an’s palm emanated a pale green glow, radiating the ancient, cyclical aura of wood, infusing the Xue Mu Hu Luo with a force of regeneration.

After a few breaths,

Lu Chang’an retracted his hand and intently observed the changes in the Xue Mu Hu Luo.

The Xue Mu Hu Luo was still completely yellow, with no noticeable difference.

The remaining hint of green hadn’t increased, barely reaching half of the entire vine.

However, Lu Chang’an sensed a slight improvement in its life force.

If the Xue Mu Hu Luo he had first seen was withered and droopy, on the verge of dying,

Now, this heavenly spirit creature had regained a glimmer of vitality, giving the impression that it could still be saved.

“Good, it’s working.”

Lu Chang’an exhaled a sigh of relief.

As long as he could maintain its life force, even if the cost was high, this step wouldn’t be a mistake.

Next, Lu Chang’an began transplanting the Xue Mu Hu Luo.

He first took out a large porcelain jar, previously used to hold the sand for body-tempering.

Then, he took a shovel and dug out the Xue Mu Hu Luo along with the Five Element Spirit Soil from the stone platform.

The Five Element Spirit Soil didn’t seem like much, but it was several feet thick, filling the large porcelain jar, which was large enough for a person to bathe in.

Lu Chang’an then took out two jars before collecting all the remaining Five Element Spirit Soil.

Even if Lu Chang’an failed to transplant the Xue Mu Hu Luo, this Five Element Spirit Soil alone would be enough to compensate for the loss of the Yin Yang Water and the high-quality Condensation Crystal Pill.

This was a guaranteed return.

After the Xue Mu Hu Luo was transplanted, its life force became momentarily chaotic.

Fortunately, its vitality had only been reduced by 20-30%, and then gradually stabilized.

This was thanks to the Five Element Spirit Soil and Lu Chang’an’s Evergreen Secret Technique.

If not for the Five Element Spirit Soil, Lu Chang’an, who only had a rudimentary understanding of spiritual plants, wouldn’t have been able to transplant it successfully.

Lu Chang’an then took some spirit spring water and poured it on the Xue Mu Hu Luo.

Thinking about it, he held the dark gold token and went to the ancient spirit spring well in the center of the space.

The restriction of the ancient well automatically opened for him, revealing a spirit spring half a meter deep, slowly nurturing itself.

Lu Chang’an took out the spirit spring water, leaving only a thin layer behind.

This spirit spring water, after enduring countless years, was still close to the third rank.

Apart from containing pure spiritual energy, it also had some life force that nourished spiritual plants.

Lu Chang’an felt it and estimated that his Evergreen mana could fully replace the spirit spring’s effect by nourishing it daily.

…

“That’s enough.”

Confirming that the Xue Mu Hu Luo had been transplanted successfully and its condition was stable, Lu Chang’an stored the large porcelain jar in his storage bag.

He looked at the stone platforms in the second circle and tried throwing the token towards the light barrier surrounding the Yin Yang Water, only to have it bounce back.

Lu Chang’an felt a pang of regret and picked up the dark gold token.

He suspected that the owner of this token had once been the guardian of the ancient relic.

The token itself should have many permissions and be connected to the formations and restrictions of the ancient relic.

However, with the formation damaged, and Lu Chang’an not knowing the control technique for the token, he could only use it in a basic way.

Holding the token, Lu Chang’an felt a slight tug from the space.

As long as he infused the token with mana and connected it to this force, he would be transported out.

Apart from this method, Shi Xianzi had also told him that he could break through directly by exploiting the flaws in the formation gates.

“Hmm? It’s still alive?”

Lu Chang’an went to where Wei Gu’s body lay.

The spirit light protecting her eyes had already dissipated, and her body was bearing the enormous pressure of the space. Blood had oozed from her nose, mouth, and ears.

In her unconscious state, the remaining magic cultivation in her body was automatically protecting her, making a last-ditch struggle, demonstrating her tenacious will to survive.

Lu Chang’an had initially planned to leave her to her fate, but he suddenly thought of something and his expression changed slightly.

“This woman cannot die now. I still have some things to ask her.”

Lu Chang’an changed his mind.

If Wei Gu’s position in the remnants of the Devil Cult was similar to that of a true disciple, her death might immediately alert Liang Shaotian.

After years of the immortal war, the remnants of the Devil Cult had received an excellent opportunity to recuperate and grow. In remote areas of Liang Kingdom, and even in neighboring countries, there were signs of them returning.

Liang Shaotian had risen to power, becoming a formidable demon cultivator, even stronger than Huang Long Zhenren (黄龙真人) in his prime.

Apart from a Nascent Soul True Monarch, few in Liang Kingdom’s immortal realm could claim to be able to defeat him.

If it wasn’t necessary, Lu Chang’an didn’t want to create a grudge with a figure of destiny like Liang Shaotian.

In a way, he was indebted to Liang Shaotian.

Back then, Liang Shaotian had been intimidated by him and kept things secret, even affecting his disciples.

Maintaining this delicate balance might have some value in the future.

In the immortal realm, the tides turn.

Currently, the demonic path in surrounding countries was weak, but who could say what the future held?

“This miniature space seems to be gradually collapsing?”

Before leaving, Lu Chang’an investigated every corner of the treasure vault space, making sure there was nothing he had missed.

He discovered that this miniature secret realm space wasn’t particularly stable and would collapse and vanish after a certain amount of time.

“Let’s go.”

He grabbed Wei Gu’s arm, and with his other hand, he infused mana into the dark gold token.

A white glow descended, enveloping Lu Chang’an’s location.

In the next moment, Lu Chang’an pulled Wei Gu with him as they were transported out of the treasure vault space by the power of the ancient formation.

…

“Daoist Lu, you’re out.”

Soon after Lu Chang’an reappeared in front of the hexagonal palace tower, Shi Xianzi flew in from the direction of the bridge.

Shi Manrong breathed a sigh of relief, her lips moving slightly as she swallowed the question she was about to ask.

Lu Chang’an’s gains from the treasure vault space were his personal secret. He wouldn’t share his spoils with her.

However, she guessed that Lu Chang’an would probably choose opportunities related to Core Formation.

For Core Formation cultivators, there was no greater allure.

“You saved her?”

Shi Manrong’s clear eyes shifted to Wei Gu, who lay unconscious on the ground, fading fast.

Earlier, outside the relic, Wei Gu had participated in the attack on the two of them, so Shi Xianzi hadn’t saved her.

“Yes.”

Lu Chang’an told Shi Manrong about Wei Gu’s identity and his concerns.

“I didn’t think it through. I didn’t realize this woman was so important. If she had died in the relic, with a soul lamp that pointed to her, it would likely alert the higher-ups of the Devil Cult.”

Shi Manrong looked serious.

“After she wakes up, we’ll ask her about the situation. We’ll see if Liang Shaotian knows about this relic’s exposure.”

Lu Chang’an crouched down and fed Wei Gu two healing pills.

Lu Chang’an guessed that Liang Shaotian probably didn’t know about this ancient relic, and Wei Gu had likely been dragged into it by chance.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been those two False Core Realmen making the decisions earlier.

“How is Tan Zhenren?”

Lu Chang’an infused a sliver of Evergreen mana into Wei Gu’s body to promote her internal injuries to heal and prevent her from dying from severe wounds.

“The poison in Tan Zhenren’s body couldn’t be suppressed, and his condition is getting worse. He tried to break through the bridge formation on the way back, but he failed.”

“Did he negotiate with you?”

“Yes.” Shi Xianzi took out a voice transmission talisman and gave it to Lu Chang’an.

From the voice transmission talisman, Tan Zhenren’s weak and pleading voice could be heard.

Lu Chang’an was surprised. He hadn’t expected that outdated third-rank poison to be so effective.

Even if Tan Zhenren was using tricks, he was still in a weak position.

“You take care of this woman. I’ll be right back.”

Lu Chang’an stood up.

In fact, the longer they waited, the safer it would be.

They could even wait until Tan Zhenren died from the poison.

However, Lu Chang’an had obtained great opportunities in the ancient relic and wanted to leave as soon as possible.

To avoid any unforeseen events, he decided to go himself.

(End of chapter)

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