Dao Companions Help Me Live Forever

5377th year of the Jiuyang calendar.

In this year, Yu Xian is 105 years old, at the Nascent Soul Preceding Entry Stage of cultivation base, with two official dao companions, one concubine, and one ghost concubine.

On August 26th of the same year, the weather was clear and suitable for opening a business.

The Chairman of the Great Unity Society, Bai Gu True Monarch, held a Nascent Soul ceremony at the City Lord's Mansion, and all the Gold Core cultivators in the city came with valuable gifts.

Regardless of how other Nascent Soul True Monarchs conducted their ceremonies, whether they were giving lectures or spreading teachings, whether they were aloof or exclusive, Yu Xian felt that he had encountered a rare happy occasion and couldn't let it pass without hosting a grand banquet and receiving gifts.

Thus, what was supposed to be a high-level Nascent Soul ceremony turned into a gift-giving event for everyone.

"Congratulations to True Monarch on the breakthrough. I present a Rank Three Immortal Cave, a Black Copper Ore mine, an Abyssal Iron Ore mine, a Medicine Mountain, a Hundred Year Spirit Wood Mountain, and a thousand acres of Spirit Field..."

A gift servant from the Qu family loudly announced, "Silver ingots! Qu Ming, the Lord of the Qu family in the south of the city, and his entire clan congratulate True Monarch!"

According to "accidental" leaks from within the Great Unity Society, Yu True Monarch organized this ceremony for the sake of enjoying it with the people, without any pretense. Therefore, if anyone were to give strange and unusual gifts, he would not be pleased.

So, what the Qu family recited earlier was just for show, to sound impressive.

Only the silver ingots were genuine, meaning that the gifts and intentions had arrived. Whatever Yu True Monarch liked, he could buy it himself.

And it was guaranteed that Yu True Monarch would use these Spirit Stones to purchase everything on the gift list and still have some left over.

Because the items on the gift list had already been sold by the Qu family, Yu True Monarch could simply buy them all.

The Qu family would soon relocate outside the Profound Yang Sect's mountain gate and become an in-law family of True Monarch, which was much better than staying in the Wangshu Mansion and being treated as subordinates.

The Qu family never expected that Chu Mansion's Lord would quietly make a breakthrough.

Gui Shou stood at the door, looking at a long list of gifts, along with the title deed and key to a warehouse in the city.

"Manager Gui, these are the gifts that the Qu family has sent to True Monarch, totaling 330,000 stones of low-grade spirit rice, worth one million Spirit Stones. I hope True Monarch won't find it lacking."

Qu Ming cupped his hands and showed a hint of resentment on his face.

The Qu family's stock of Spirit Stones had been taken by Yu True Monarch eight years ago.

To be precise, most of the cash flow of Spirit Stones in the entire Wangshu Mansion had been taken by Yu True Monarch.

Now, large-scale transactions in the area were conducted using a mixture of spirit rice and Spirit Stones.

For ordinary cultivators, this naturally grown currency was acceptable, and using spirit rice during cultivation was more efficient and safe than using Spirit Stones.

After all, there was no risk of pill poisoning when eating.

"Master Qu is joking. Our Chairman said that the gift is a token of goodwill, so why would we care about the weight of the gifts?"

Gui Shou was very polite.

He also knew that what their Chairman had done back then was not fair, so he tacitly accepted the Qu family's behavior of exchanging spirit rice for goods.

Thinking about it, the Qu family had it tough.

Before leaving, they had to be skinned by their Chairman, with 3.3 million stones of low-grade spirit rice, which was equivalent to 33 million catties.

Normally, one acre of low-grade spirit field would yield about 200 catties of spirit rice per year.

33 million catties of spirit rice was the total annual harvest of 165,000 acres of spirit fields, which was roughly the net income of the entire Qu family for two or three years.

If you subtracted labor costs and agricultural taxes, it would take twice as long.

When the Qu family's gift list was revealed, the expressions of those behind them changed drastically.

Damn it, the Qu family had to scam them before leaving.

A family that had already left had to give such a heavy gift.

Those who were going to stay behind and beg for their lives under Bai True Monarch's command didn't dare to be careless.

They quickly added more items to the gift list, based on their respective incomes. But with these additions, they would definitely struggle for the next three to five years.

If they encountered natural disasters or man-made calamities, it was possible that they would fall and end up in a situation similar to the one they had encountered at the auction held by the Great Unity Society.

So, in the time it took to enter the door, Gui Shou received gifts worth millions of Spirit Stones on behalf of the Chairman.

...

Inside the mansion.

Yu Xian, who occupied the main position, withdrew his Divine Sense and raised his glass to Chu Mansion Lord in gratitude. Thinking about the gift he had just received, he couldn't help but smile brightly.

"Tsk tsk, Chu Mansion Lord, you're too polite. But don't worry, we'll split the gifts from the Qu family fifty-fifty."

Chu Tianxing took a sip of his wine, feeling bitter.

"If you want to accept them, go ahead. It's not like I ordered them. They probably just misunderstood our relationship again."

He was also helpless.

He believed that he had already cut ties with Yu Xian.

But under Yu Xian's shameless invitation through twelve consecutive sound transmission talismans, he had no choice but to save face and attend his Nascent Soul ceremony.

Of course, when guests arrived, gifts were absolutely out of the question.

But others didn't see it that way.

Especially in the eyes of the Qu family, who were relatives by marriage, they believed that Bai Huizhang and their own son-in-law had long been colluding and causing them great misery in the past...

Of course, now that both of them had already broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm, they were like-minded allies, naturally forming a natural alliance.

So if they didn't express their intentions now, when would they?

Thus, a wonderful misunderstanding was formed.

Unfortunately, Chu Tianxing couldn't explain it well.

This made him realize that the entanglement between him and Bai Huizhang might not be able to be resolved.

He couldn't help but take another sip of his wine.

Damn, what is all this about?

...

A joyful Nascent Soul ceremony between host and guest came to an end just like that.

At the ceremony, Chu Tianxing, the former Lord of Wangshu City and current Deputy Head of the Three Yang Peaks of the Profound Yang Sect, gave an important speech, officially recognizing Bai Huizhang's ruling power over the region on behalf of the Profound Yang Sect.

After the speech, the applause at the scene lasted for a long time, with everyone looking forward to the future and expressing their twelve thousand welcomes to Bai Huizhang's rule.

Bai Huizhang also expressed his sincere humility and promised not to disappoint everyone's expectations, confident in leading them towards a better future.

On this day, Wangshu City was officially renamed Da'ai City.

And Bai Gu, the first chairman of the Great Unity Association and a Nascent Soul cultivator, took the title of Da'ai True Monarch, ruling over a radius of one hundred miles centered around Da'ai City until his death.

Don't think that the Profound Yang Sect only showed disrespect to Yu Xian, this Nascent Soul True Monarch.

This one hundred mile radius belonged to a private realm, theoretically beyond the interference of the Profound Yang Sect, like a country within a country, a partial sovereignty granted by the Sect Leader of the Profound Yang Sect.

You should know the existence of the Profound Yang Sect. With dozens of True Monarchs in the sect, there was no need to make such a friendly gesture towards a Nascent Soul Rogue Cultivator.

If we were to look at it from Yu Xian's perspective, it was like a vast country with absolute superiority voluntarily ceding territory to a small country.

Anyone who dared to sign such a treaty of surrendering rights and humiliating the country would be hung on the pillar of shame for a thousand hundred years, leaving a stench for ten thousand years.

But this was the Immortal World, and the situation was different.

In the eyes of a large sect like the Profound Yang Sect, time was measured in hundreds of years. Temporarily giving up a piece of territory could appease a Nascent Soul True Monarch and bring them as an ally, which was a guaranteed good deal.

In their eyes, the remaining several hundred years of life for a Nascent Soul True Monarch was no different from a few years.

Moreover, these customary agreements were never put on paper or signed any contracts, but rather verbal agreements between gentlemen.

If they really encountered special circumstances, tearing up a verbal agreement was not a problem.

But they probably didn't expect that Yu Xian would live for a long time, and possibly forever.

...

Time flew by, and it had been two years since Da'ai City was renamed.

It seemed like nothing had changed, yet something seemed to have changed in secret.

On this day, on Da'ai Peak, one of the Rank Three Spiritual Qi nodes, there were several high-ranking cultivation Immortal Caves.

Thunder roared, and a plain and unadorned Gold Core Tribulation came to an end.

Sitting at the top of the peak, Yu Xian effortlessly collected a strand of Heavenly Dao Spiritual Qi into his bag.

As for the Transcend Tribulation False Pill True Immortal in the Immortal Cave, he could only watch as his Heavenly Dao Spiritual Qi disappeared without a trace.

But as a False Pill True Immortal sponsored by the Great Unity Society, he was already well aware of the conventions and had prepared himself mentally.

It is said that the Great Unity Society has obtained a pill recipe called "Good Fortune参 Mysterious Core," which has extraordinary and magical uses.

Unfortunately, despite wasting over a hundred Heavenly Dao Spiritual Qi, the Good Fortune参 Mysterious Core remained elusive, only heard of but never seen.

He respectfully saluted the mysterious figure on the peak and then took a recovery pill to restore himself.

At this moment, inspiration burst forth in Yu Xian's mind, and blood-colored ripples spread out beneath him, evolving into the Dao and the Dharma in an instant.

His True Monarch's domain was undergoing a transformation.

"After twenty-three Heavenly Dao Spiritual Qi, I have finally deduced the top-tier demonic technique that suits me best. This cultivation technique is called 'Great Unity Under Heaven!'"

When the final flaw was filled, Yu Xian's blood sea domain unfolded and silently expanded outward.

Twenty li, thirty li...

Until after thirty-six li.

The True Monarch's domain slowly stopped expanding.

This "Great Unity Under Heaven," which emerged from the transformation of the Blood Devil technique, had already reached the top-tier cultivation technique level.

However, unlike ordinary top-tier cultivation techniques, this cultivation technique belonged exclusively to him.

After all, not everyone who cultivates the blood Devil Dao cultivation technique, which is the most bloodthirsty, can cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm without a drop of blood, transforming the most filthy and evil blood sea domain into a purified realm.

Ordinary cultivators cannot even meet the prerequisites for cultivation.

Although "Great Unity Under Heaven" sounds righteous and bright, great evil can come from great good.

The true name of this cultivation technique should be "Great Unity With Me," and his blood sea domain should also be called the "With Me" domain.

The essence of this cultivation technique is to replace the will of the world with one's own will, to replace the will of heaven with one's own heart, to become the will of heaven!

Anyone who enters his domain will be unconsciously influenced by his will.

This influence is no longer as overbearing as before, but it is already under his control and can be adjusted on its own, and it is even more silent.

Especially after integrating the Integrated Union's Supernatural Power domain, everything became natural.

In the end, the people in the domain would regard him as the closest person, with unconditional trust and obedience.

The most wonderful thing is that doing so does not affect his own will and wisdom; it is a modification at the fundamental level of logic.

Of course, the higher the cultivation base, the more difficult it is to completely influence others, and the greater the consumption.

In the beginning, just refining the blood puppet's blood impurities, coupled with half of the blood sea banner, almost exhausted him, and it took a long time to recover afterwards.

"But I don't need to reach that level. As long as I gather a lot of people in my domain, they will naturally have a natural fondness for me, and I will have more friends."

In this world, strength is ultimately king.

Even if I go to great lengths to obtain ten Nascent Soul puppets, I still can't stop a Divine Transformation Venerable.

On the contrary, when I become a Divine Transformation Venerable, even without this "With Me" domain, there won't be many Nascent Soul cultivators who dare to oppose me."

Yu Xian kept a clear mind and did not become reckless because of the transformation of his "With Me" domain.

Because he knew that all of these were external things, they were all means to assist him in cultivation.

"With the transformation of the domain, the previous plan can also begin."

Yu Xian looked into the distance. His Great Unity Society had been silent for too long.

...

The Great Love True Monarch's Mansion was originally the former city lord's mansion, located at the core of the city and also the most central part of the Rank Three Spiritual Vein. It was isolated by formations, allowing the purest Spiritual Qi to remain here.

The carrying capacity of the Spiritual Vein is limited.

Once the population of cultivators becomes too large, even if they are in a Rank Three Spiritual Vein, the cultivation effect may not be better than having exclusive access to a Rank Two Spiritual Vein.

Therefore, even in a Rank Four Spiritual Vein like the Mingyue Heavenly City, only three hundred and sixty-one advanced Immortal Caves were built, dividing the most essential part of the Spiritual Vein.

This is because most cultivators who cultivate in the Immortal Cave are Gold Core True Immortals, which allows for such a large number.

If there were only Nascent Soul True Monarchs, about five or six would be enough to occupy the share of the Spiritual Vein.

Now, Yu Xian monopolized a Rank Three Spiritual Vein. Even if he didn't use it himself, he wouldn't be polite. He directly set up formations to intercept nearly half of the Spiritual Vein's Spiritual Qi.

The Immortal Cave was filled with various exotic flowers and plants, turning it into a world of spirits.

And this environment is perfect for cultivating the Hundred Flowers Mysterious Body from the Red Powder Peach Blossom Sutra.

Indeed, this Immortal Cave was primarily built for Yulan.

After all, Yuxian himself has the lowest demand for Spiritual Qi among cultivators. He relies on this Spiritual Qi for cultivation, otherwise his lifespan would have long been exhausted.

In the Immortal Cave, a blood-colored domain unfolded.

"Darling, what is this thing? It feels so comfortable, like soaking in a hot spring."

Yulan, who was cultivating in the same domain as me, opened all her pores, expelling strands of impurities. After being refined by the domain, her physical body became even stronger.

At the same time, countless flowers and plants bloomed in the Immortal Cave, and the essence of these flowers and plants flowed into her body, assisting her cultivation.

Puff!

A gentle popping sound.

Five petals bloomed, and the pink stamen came to life.

This is the sign of the completion of the Hundred Flowers Divine Body.

With this, today's cultivation finally came to an end.

To put it seriously, the gap between him, who is in the Nascent Soul Realm, and Yulan, who is in the Foundation Establishment Realm, is like that between a mammoth and an ant.

One wrong move and he would be crushed.

In order to cultivate with Yulan, he specially trained his own power until he perfectly controlled his magic power, physical body, and divine sense before daring to take the initiative with Yulan.

Usually, it was Yulan who made the moves.

"Darling, Xiaoyi said that once I successfully cultivate the Hundred Flowers Divine Body, I will have the qualifications to break through to the Gold Core Realm. Can I also break through to the Gold Core Realm like Han'er?"

Yulan held Yuxian tightly, feeling the changes in her own physique after the transformation, her smile radiant. She allowed the power of the domain to transform her without any discomfort.

Yuxian can now control the influence of the will in the same domain as him, so naturally he wouldn't impose it on Yulan. Therefore, the transformation of the domain is only beneficial to her.

Yulan is the woman who has been with him the longest, and he dotes on the original Yulan. He doesn't need to create another fanatic.

Upon hearing this, Yuxian's mouth twitched.

As a Nascent Soul True Monarch, he is using a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator as a Human Cauldron for cultivation, not to mention the various items he prepared for transcending tribulation.

If he still can't break through to the Gold Core Realm like this, then he... will continue to help her.

Those who are favored always have no fear.

Yulan has long occupied a special place in his heart, a place that Luo Han, Chen Yi, and all the other women combined cannot compare to.

Within his abilities, he just wants Yulan to accompany him for a little longer.

"Don't be proud, Heavenly Tribulation is no joke. When you are familiar with your power, I will ask Ah Miao to practice with you more. I will also choose a day for you to transcend tribulation. You absolutely cannot fool around without telling me."

Yuxian rubbed Yulan's head forcefully, warning her.

As Yulan's first beloved pet, although Ah Miao cannot be used as a Rank Two Monster Core to eat like candy, it is not lacking in resources.

Even though it is a Demonic Beast with a relatively slow cultivation speed, it has reached the strength of a Rank Two Superior, surpassing its mother, the Ghost Tiger, who has lost her fighting spirit and is just waiting to die.

Although it has not yet shown any formidable Bloodline Talent, it is far inferior to its mother's Bloodline, which served as a henchman for the tiger, but its strength is not weak. It is perfect for Yulan to practice with.

And Guishou, this guy's divination is quite accurate. Let him spend some lifespan to find a lucky day for Yulan. It can at least increase the success rate by one or two points.

Yulan nodded and snuggled back into Yuxian's embrace, finding a comfortable position and then falling asleep. However, she didn't forget to murmur a sentence.

"Darling..."

She had gathered too much power in her body that needed to be refined, and sleeping was the most comfortable way to refine it.

Of course, this also consumed the most time.

Yuxian gently stroked Yulan's sleeping face with his finger and whispered softly:

"I just want you to be able to accompany me for a little longer, to make me feel like I'm still a person."

As his cultivation progressed, he increasingly felt that the path to immortality was long and the Dao was merciless.

When a person cares less and less about things, when morality can no longer restrain oneself, will they become a cultivation machine that only pursues emptiness and the void of immortality?

Yuxian didn't know.

But he knew that with Yulan by his side, he could still feel his heart beating alive and still have a pursuit and a sense of freshness towards all kinds of beautiful things.

Yulan is the anchor for his true entry into cultivation.

He can accept Yulan entering Samsara, but that would only be when he has no other choice. (End of this chapter)