After returning to the village, start chasing the mountain from binding Emei

Chapter 959 The Power of the Longevity Stone: Is Danyangzi Still Alive?

"I said, I said..."

Panic, fear, and tears welled up in Shui Mian Zao's voice, "Dan Yang Zi, it really is Dan Yang Zi..."

"you wanna die!"

Chen Yang shouted angrily and raised his hand to slap down.

"Just hear me out."

Waterweed cried out in alarm, and seeing Chen Yang stop, she said, "He's imprisoning me here, making me absorb the yin energy, hunt nearby animals, and use my flesh and blood to neutralize the evil, combining it with the natural evil energy of this place to nourish this stone statue..."

What is the purpose of nurturing a stone statue?

Chen Yang calmly looked at him, wanting to see what other tricks this guy could come up with.

Waterweed said, "This stone itself is no ordinary item; it is a top-grade Longevity Stone that can neutralize evil. If there is a sufficient supply of blood evil energy, it will condense two stone pills every year or so. If ordinary cultivators take these stone pills, they can greatly increase their cultivation level in a short period of time, and it is said that they can also replenish their lifespan..."

"Replenish lifespan?"

Mo Yuan became interested first, staring intently at the stone.

It is now quite obsessed with lifespan.

“If you don’t believe me, you can remove my restraints. There’s a newly formed evil pill inside my stone body. I’ll take it out and show it to you…” Waterweed said.

Chen Yang looked at Mo Yuan and asked, "Have you heard of him?"

Mo Yuan shook his head. "I have heard of the Longevity Stone. There are many different stories about its origin. Some say it was born of nature and was blessed by the heavens, infused with a large amount of life force. Innate Dao patterns would appear on the stone, and if cultivators absorbed its energy, they could achieve the effect of prolonging their lives..."

"In addition, there is a legend that at the same time and place, a large number of creatures die collectively. Due to a series of coincidences, or some special reasons, such as geographical structure or the limitations of formations, their life energy cannot be released in time and may accumulate and condense into longevity stones..."

……

Mo Yuan was a man of great interest in the pursuit of immortality and the attainment of longevity.

Over the years, it has tried countless methods that are said to prolong life, but unfortunately, legends are just legends, and only after trying them did it realize that legends may not be true.

It naturally knew the legend of the Longevity Stone, but it had never tried it. The reason was simple: this kind of stone was hard to find and only existed in legends.

Kapok algae quickly said, "That's right, there are indeed innate Dao patterns inside this stone. However, it has been corrupted by evil, and its true spirit was destroyed by heavenly lightning. It needs someone to guide it and inject a large amount of energy to activate the power of the Dao patterns inside the stone and condense a stone core..."

At this point, the cotton algae's sobs intensified, "I'm the unlucky one who was sealed inside it, and forced to help that person condense his elixir for over a hundred years..."

“Danyangzi comes to see me once a year to take away Shidan. My poor friend, I’m suffering so much…”

……

Why didn't you say so just now?

Chen Yang was speechless; this guy's acting was too obvious.

"I'm afraid."

Kapok algae said, "I'm afraid you and Danyangzi are birds of a feather. After you know the cause and effect, you'll imprison me again, trapping me here forever..."

Chen Yang frowned. "So, what you just said about the Celestial Cave was also a lie?"

"Do not."

Kapok Algae quickly replied, "It's not entirely fake. There really is such a celestial cave dwelling. However, I only know its general location. I overheard a bit of it when Danyangzi and the others were discussing it..."

"them?"

"Correct."

Kapok Algae said, "Back then, there was an old man who was with Danyangzi, and his cultivation level was about the same as Danyangzi's. Otherwise, how could Danyangzi have suppressed me alone?"

"I originally grew up in the Bailong River, living a carefree life. I will never forget that day when Danyangzi and that person, under the pretense of exploring the Heavenly Cave, promised me many benefits. I rarely came into contact with people and was unaware of the wickedness of human nature. Seeing that their cultivation level was lower than mine, I was not very wary and was tricked into coming here by them with just a few words..."

……

It cried sadly.

Chen Yang couldn't feel any sympathy for him, because he had no idea whether this guy was making up another story.

The story is roughly about how innocent it was, and how it was tricked by Danyangzi and another person, forcibly suppressed here, and made to nurture the stone for a hundred years to help them refine stone pills.

Its words and actions clearly conveyed its innocence.

But whether they are truly innocent, only God knows.

Chen Yang wasn't the kind of person who easily became overly compassionate. Although these mountain spirits and monsters had little contact with humans, they could be just as cunning and treacherous as humans when they got going.

Chen Yang interrupted its lament, "Besides Danyangzi, who is the other person?"

Although Mo Yuan said that Danyangzi didn't seem like the kind of person who could do such a thing, as the saying goes, you can know a person's face but not their heart. Chen Yang didn't know any Danyangzi, so who knew what kind of person he was?

Waterweed quickly said, "I don't know his name, but the old man was very handsome, carrying a black iron greatsword. He must be a powerful swordsman. Oh, and he only has one arm..."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing the word "arm," Chen Yang's expression immediately changed as if he had triggered a key word.

The sight of an arm made him subconsciously think of that person again.

Yang Wudi!
Recall the information you received from those hell worms earlier.

These insects went to great lengths and risked their lives to bring in the eggs to hatch, and Yang Wudi was always behind them.

It is certain that Yang Wudi entered the Nine Elders Cave Secret Realm 125 years ago.

One hundred and twenty-five years later, the worm inside Xiao Mingzong went straight to this place after entering, clearly familiar with the place and already knowing about the existence of this Yin Sha land.

It was definitely Yang Wudi who guided us.

Emei sect can distribute maps to their younger disciples. Yang Wudi has been inside, so he must have some understanding of the situation in the secret realm.

At the very least, this person must have been here before.

Thinking about it this way, the credibility of this water algae actually increases a lot.

Yang Wudi, Danyangzi...

Chen Yang took a deep breath, then suddenly seemed to remember something, his gaze falling back on the stone in his hand. "You just said that Danyangzi comes to see you once a year?"

"Yes."

The waterweed replied, "Every year, this stone can condense two stone pills. He comes to collect the pills almost every year, and sometimes he even brings me some blood food..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang frowned.

If what the water algae said is true, then that means Danyangzi didn't leave after he came in last time?
Thinking of this, Chen Yang suddenly felt a sense of crisis.

If this person had stayed in this secret realm for 125 years, how strong would their cultivation have become?
You should know that 125 years ago, this person was already in the late stage of the Creation Realm. The earth vein energy in this secret realm is ten times more concentrated than that in the outside world. It is a blessed place for cultivation. He also has two Longevity Stone Pills every year. If he were alive now, even if his aptitude was poor, he would probably be in the late stage of the Dao Realm.

"go!"

Realizing this, Chen Yang called out to Mo Yuan almost without hesitation, then turned and ran towards the mouth of the mountain stream.

Regardless of whether what the water algae said was true or false, even if there was only a one percent chance, he could not let his guard down.

If Danyangzi is really still alive and did these things, it's impossible to determine whether he is good or evil. Could he sense that something bad has happened here?
If this person comes looking for us and we are caught here, wouldn't we be like a turtle in a jar?
The stone was stored inside the Azure Pearl.

We'd better run fast!

……

Emerging from the mountain stream, it was already dark outside. Chen Yang deployed the radar, chose a direction, and sped off.

More than an hour later, it was completely dark.

All around him were mountains, and it was pitch black. Chen Yang couldn't even tell where he was.

He was lucky enough to find a fairly large cave at the foot of a cliff, where he could take shelter temporarily.

Lighting a bonfire brings light, warmth, and a sense of security.

In the secret realm at night, there are no stars, no moon, not a ray of light. Outside the cave, it is so dark that you can't see your hand in front of your face. There are only occasional calls of unknown birds and roars of beasts.

After all, his skill and courage were boundless, so Chen Yang wasn't too afraid.

He ran wildly for over an hour, and was at least fifty or sixty miles away from the ravine. He shouldn't have been found by anyone.

Of course, even if they came looking for him, he wouldn't flinch.

Even if Chen Yang couldn't defeat a powerful being in the late stage of the Dao Realm, he could still escape. Killing him wouldn't be so easy; he could simply leave the secret realm.

Of course, all of this could very well be just me scaring myself.

……

By the campfire, Chen Yang took the stone from the Azure Pearl that the waterweed had been residing in.

A surge of malevolent energy was released instantly, causing the temperature inside the cave to drop dramatically.

He put away the red thread, and soon after, several strands of waterweed thread wrapped around a round bead and slid out of the stone's mouth.

Chen Yang reached out and took it.

The bead was about the size of a marble, with a pale gold surface. It looked serene and peaceful, without the malevolent aura one might expect. Is this what's called a stone elixir?
Chen Yang couldn't sense any vitality, but he could feel a considerable amount of energy surging within it.

Mo Yuan squatted down beside him, watching longingly.

Clearly, it coveted this bead.

The stone elixir that grows from the longevity stone can extend one's lifespan, which is indeed very attractive to it.

"Do you dare to eat it?"

Chen Yang looked towards Mo Yuan.

As far as Chen Yang is concerned, there's little credibility to the claim about water algae.

Chen Yang is extremely cautious about what he puts in his mouth; it's definitely impossible for him to be a guinea pig.

Upon hearing this, Mo Yuan pointed to its own nose with its paw, "Me? If Master is willing to give it to me, there's nothing I wouldn't dare to do!"

It's quite bold. Anyway, it's just a worthless life with only a few years left to live. Even if there's something wrong with this stone pill, can it be any worse than it is now?

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang didn't hesitate at all and directly tossed the stone pill in his hand to Mo Yuan.

Mo Yuan didn't expect that Chen Yang would actually give it to him.

But it wasn't stupid; it still carefully checked it first.

A strange glint appeared in his eyes, "The stone pill condensed from bloodthirsty energy doesn't contain a trace of bloodthirsty energy; instead, it's perfectly balanced and peaceful. How strange..."

Chen Yang remained silent. He had just examined the stone with his primordial spirit and confirmed that there were indeed naturally occurring Dao patterns inside.

His knowledge was limited, and he couldn't understand the principle, but he figured that this situation must be related to the Dao patterns inside the stone.

The energy of the Dao pattern can transform the bloodthirsty energy into a new energy form.

This should be the formation process of cinnabar.

If this stone really has the effects described by the water algae, then the value of this stone is immeasurable.

Improving one's cultivation level and increasing one's lifespan is an irresistible temptation for cultivators.

Mo Yuan carefully examined it and found nothing unusual. Without hesitation, he put the stone pill into his mouth, swallowed it after a quick swallow.

Next, it naturally sat down next to it and began to meditate, mimicking a human.

Chen Yang ignored him. After running all the way, his stomach was a little empty again, so he started making dinner.

……

-

In the pitch-black night, in a mountain stream.

Two figures appeared in a flash, entering through the waterfall and quickly arriving at the pool in the mountain stream.

A gaunt old man and a giant wolf over two meters long.

Looking at the empty mountain stream, both the man and the wolf's eyes gleamed with a chilling light.

“Although Shui Sheng has been sealed for many years and her cultivation is not at its peak, it is not something that just any Creation Realm cultivator can easily take down. Fellow Daoist, the seeds that came in this time seem to be of good quality…” The giant wolf opened its mouth slightly, its voice carrying a hint of mockery.

"Humph."

Upon hearing this, the old man snorted softly, "That thing cannot be lost, fellow Daoist. Please investigate the whereabouts of this treasure thief!"

The giant wolf didn't say anything more. It walked around the pool, sniffing the water gently, as if searching for some clue.

After a long while, the man and the wolf emerged from the ravine.

The giant wolf said, "This person was very cautious. Before leaving, he destroyed all traces and used the scent of a large swarm of insects to cover up and confuse the scent he left behind..."

"This person is a master of insect control. The traces of insect swarms are everywhere here. An ordinary person wouldn't be able to pinpoint the exact location where this person left..."

"Fellow Daoist is no ordinary being, surely you can't be completely helpless?" the old man calmly complimented.

"Ah."

The giant wolf chuckled, "A mere trick, nothing more than showing off your limited skills before an expert. Let's go..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the man and the wolf leaped into the nearby forest.

……

-

Somewhere, inside a cave.

After filling his stomach, Chen Yang also separated the water algae from the human head stone.

Without the support of the Yin energy from the human head stone, the waterweed became even weaker.

“Danyangzi will definitely come looking for you. If you can send me back to Bailongjiang, I might be able to summon the aquatic creatures to help you…” Shui Mianzao said.

Chen Yang didn't listen to what it was saying at all and directly threw its main body into the Azure Profound Pearl.

I have no interest in killing it for the time being.

The algae and debris in the human head stone were cleaned away, making the facial features clearer.

It was so lifelike, it almost seemed to have been given life, especially its eyes. When Chen Yang met its gaze, he truly felt as if he were looking directly into someone's eyes.

Another golden stone pill rolled out of the mouth of the human-headed stone.

Chen Yang held the pill in his hand, hesitated for a moment, and tried to melt it with true fire.

But after burning for a while, there wasn't much of a reaction.

"Master, what are you doing?"

At this moment, Mo Yuan regained consciousness and immediately saw Chen Yang burning the stone pill, so he quickly stopped him.

"Let's take a look."

Chen Yang gave a vague answer.

Originally, he was planning to use the same trick again, to fuse this Stone Pill and the Spirit-Dissolving Pill to make two new pills, and then put the human head stone back in.

In this way, if someone comes to ask for the stone back, you might be able to trick them.

But reality is harsh; Shi Dan is a special case and not so easily melted.

"How was the result?" Chen Yang asked.

Mo Yuan said, "I feel pretty good. My cultivation is only a little short of entering the mid-stage of the Creation Realm. As for my lifespan, I can't sense it specifically, but I imagine it has increased. My overall condition is much better. This stone pill is truly miraculous..."

"Ah."

Chen Yang nodded slightly. "Are there any side effects?"

"No sensation detected at the moment."

Mo Yuan answered decisively, his eyes gleaming, "Leaving aside whether this stone pill can extend lifespan, just considering the improvement in cultivation, the energy of one stone pill is enough to equal several months of cultivation during my peak period. Master, this stone head can definitely be considered a supreme treasure..."

A treasure capable of transforming bloodthirsty energy into a great pill—such a treasure is enough to drive cultivators mad.

Chen Yang agreed.

A weapon of unpredictability and a stone with a human head—this is quite a haul.

With just this stone, my trip to the Nine Elders Cave Secret Realm has already been worthwhile.

I just don't know if this stone can only convert blood energy, or if it can convert other energies as well.

This is a question we can only address when we have more time later.

Even if all else fails, he still has a lot of evil energy beads and divine evil energy beads in his possession. Perhaps these things can be transformed into stone pills that he can use?
Chen Yang looked at the stone pill in his hand.

I have no intention of trying to swallow it directly.

Firstly, Mo Yuan has just tested the medicine. Although it is said that there are no side effects, perhaps it is not yet time for them to show up, and it still needs to be observed.

Secondly, his current cultivation level is already at the critical point of breaking through to the Dao True Realm. If he can't control his cultivation growth at this time, he might break through to the Dao True Realm directly, and who knows what the scene will be like then.

Although it is said that experts who have reached the Dao True Realm cannot enter the Nine Elders Cave Secret Realm, it does not say that one cannot break through to the Dao True Realm after entering.

However, this place is a separate space, and it's uncertain whether it can attract lightning tribulations. If the lightning tribulations don't come when I break through, I'll inevitably have to undergo a mental tribulation.

The mental tribulation is far more terrifying than the lightning tribulation. Even though Chen Yang felt that his willpower was strong, he did not dare to try it easily. He would rather wait until he got out of there.

As for lifespan and such, Chen Yang is so young, he doesn't have any need for that.

Therefore, the function of this stone pill and the stone head remains to be observed.

After we get out, we'll study it together with Stone Spirit and the Three Corpse Divine Tree.

Mo Yuan said, "This thing is so effective. If we take it, the person behind it will definitely not let it go. The water plant has been delaying us, and it may have already used some method to notify the person behind it. Master, we must take precautions as soon as possible."

(End of this chapter)