Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

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Runes formed from condensed white mist appeared continuously, instantly filling the ceiling of the main hall.

Chen Zhentao's aura continued to rise, and his previously withered and emaciated flesh and blood became plump again; the frost on the ends of his hair gradually faded; and the weariness unique to the elderly vanished.

As his aura improved, his injuries also healed rapidly.

In just a short while, Chen Zhentao returned to the same appearance he had when he first met Zheng Que in the mountains: upright, strong and unrestrained, exuding the unique composure and vitality of a disciple of a major sect.

Feeling the changes in himself, Chen Zhentao felt reassured.

This foundation building went very smoothly, and the previous situation of everything going wrong and nothing going smoothly occurred again.

However, this foundation building process was still somewhat rushed.

Without the help of a dream interpreter to interpret the divination slip, he couldn't be sure if the "law" was hidden in the auspicious divination slip in his hand.
Where in Wanshan Temple should the foundation be laid?
But in this situation, if he hesitates, he will die!
What we're fighting for is this fleeting opportunity!

In the blink of an eye, Chen Zhentao took out a large number of spirit stones. As soon as these spirit stones were taken out, they transformed into streams of pure spiritual energy and entered the white mist runes above his head.

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Wanshan Temple

Side courtyard.

Eight ghostly sedan chair bearers followed behind the ghost bride, drifting and swaying as they entered the courtyard.

The ghost bride was extremely graceful. Despite her swift movements, the tassels on her bright red embroidered mandarin duck veil, along with all the jade pendants on her body, remained perfectly still, without making the slightest sound of disarray.

Under the veil, her gaze swept around from time to time, assessing what she could take with her.

In this secluded courtyard, a spring was dug and a stream was created. Water chestnuts and reeds grew along the banks, and water lilies floated on the surface, making it look quite quiet and elegant.

A small arched bridge with white marble railings spans the stream.

At that moment, the ghost bride's gaze fell on the small bridge, and she saw a familiar figure appear on the bridge, which had been empty just moments before.

It was a tall, thin young man, dressed simply, with a soul-nourishing bag and a storage bag hanging from his waist. He stood with his hands behind his back, as if admiring the scenery in this secluded courtyard.

The ghost bride immediately stopped in her tracks and recognized at a glance that the figure in front of her that looked so much like Zheng Que was an illusion!
Her main purpose in coming to Wanshan Temple this time was to rescue Zheng Que.

What she is seeing now is actually a projection of her own mind!

Thinking of this, the ghost bride did not hesitate at all and immediately struck Zheng Que's illusion with her palm.

boom! ! !
With a muffled thud, Zheng Que's illusion vanished in an instant.

A cold, malicious voice reached the ghost bride's ears: "You've also come looking for this human?"

"Unfortunately, someone beat you to it."

"However, our Wanshan Temple has always been committed to doing good deeds, treating everyone fairly, and showing the utmost compassion for the suffering of the people."

"To ensure you don't make a wasted trip, I've split that human in two, giving you one half to each of you ghosts!"

Upon hearing this, the ghost bride was instantly enraged. If anything happened to that human cultivator, she would suffer the consequences as well!

The owner of that voice knew perfectly well what her purpose was, yet deliberately did the opposite of what she intended!
Thinking of this, the ghost bride didn't waste any words and directly raised her hand and struck a seemingly ordinary empty space.

boom! ! !
Amidst the deafening roar, sand and stones flew everywhere, and the paved bricks shattered instantly. A figure in black robes appeared out of nowhere.

She was a female Taoist priest, dressed simply and with a face as beautiful as an udumbara flower. Holding a whisk, she stood against the wind, her eyes filled with malice despite her ambiguous smile.

The female Taoist priest seemed to have been caught off guard, and she retreated more than ten feet in one breath like a wisp of smoke before she could finally regain her footing.

Having suddenly suffered such a loss, the female Taoist priest did not hesitate for a moment and threw a punch at the ghost bride as well.

Her figure was as graceful as a willow, but her fists were powerful. As soon as she made a move, she stirred up the energy, causing the concentration of yin energy in the surrounding area to rise rapidly and block out the moonlight.

At the same time, that cold, malicious voice entered the ghost bride's ears once again: "If one ghost is unwilling, then you will stay as well!"

"Our temple has always been committed to accumulating virtue and eliminating demons to protect the righteous path. It is our bounden duty to do so. All the ghosts that have broken in must die!"

The ghost bride sneered, intending to kill him, but when her gaze swept over that face that was free of makeup yet elegant and otherworldly, she immediately changed her mind.

Such a beauty is perfectly qualified to be my dowry maid. The ghost bride became interested and immediately began to act while saying in a calm tone, "Don't rush, once I've rescued that human cultivator, I'll rescue you from this place as well!"

boom……

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Wanshan Temple

Stepping through a vase-shaped gate, bamboo groves sway on both sides, surrounding a cobblestone path. Under the moonlight, there is a unique tranquility reminiscent of a hermit's dwelling in the mountains.

The figure in the ivory-yellow dress didn't linger. After briefly checking her surroundings, she drifted into the vermilion gate at the end of the alley.

"...I'll give you half a ghost!"

The cold voice reached the ears of "Painted Skin," and the "Painted Skin" immediately frowned.

If that human cultivator dies here, then her opportunity will be gone!

Even if the other party is to die, they have to wait until she obtains the opportunity first!

Just as he was thinking this, [Painted Skin] answered, and a fierce palm strike suddenly attacked him.

[Painted Skin] The female ghost hurriedly struck out with her palm, but in her haste, she didn't have time to gather much power. The next moment...

boom! ! !
[Painted Skin] The female ghost was instantly blasted back more than ten feet, and it took her a while to regain her balance.

At this moment, the figure of a female Taoist priest in black robes appeared not far away. The female priest was simply dressed, holding a whisk, and her eyes and brows were filled with undisguised pure malice.

Seeing the suddenly appearing abbot, the female ghost with the painted skin snorted coldly and, without saying a word, threw a punch at the figure.

boom! ! !
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Wanshan Temple

main hall.

White mist swirled around Chen Zhentao, completely enveloping him like a pillar of wind.

The hall was filled with densely packed runes, like swirling clouds, rising and falling, obscuring the entire roof.

Chen Zhentao's aura had become extremely powerful at this moment.

As he unleashed a series of strange incantations, all the white mist seemed to freeze for a moment before transforming into a long rainbow that swept into his body.

Chen Zhentao's clothes and hair vibrated wildly as his aura rose steadily. In the blink of an eye, Bai Wu Changhong seemed to have broken through a certain barrier in the dark. Like a butterfly, spiritual energy in his sea of ​​qi liquefied and instantly opened up a pool of spiritual energy water, successfully breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

The Heavenly Foundation Establishment has been successfully completed!
Chen Zhentao was overjoyed and immediately stood up.

Zheng Que, who was not far away, walked over in three steps, bowed deeply, and said respectfully, "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Chen, on establishing a Heavenly Grade Dao Foundation. From now on, you will soar to great heights, your future will be limitless, and the Great Dao will be within your reach!"

Chen Zhentao nodded in satisfaction, flicked his sleeves, and immediately said, "Fellow Daoist Zheng, I am clear about my gratitude and grudges. I will never break my promise to you."

"When you reach the Foundation Establishment stage in the future, I, Chen, will certainly lend you a helping hand!"

With that, he took the lead and walked out of the hall.

Seeing this, Zheng Li immediately set off respectfully to follow beside him.

As soon as the two stepped out of the main hall, they saw a figure in black robes standing in the open space, looking at them with a half-smile.

That figure in black robes was none other than the abbot of Wanshan Temple, whom Chen Zhentao had seen before!
Looking at the other person holding a whisk and looking at him with malice in his eyes, Chen Zhentao smiled slightly.

A moment ago, he was indeed no match for this Abbot Yao, but now... he was already a Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment cultivator, so even if the opponent was at the peak of the [Scissors Prison], he could still fight!
Thinking of this, Chen Zhentao immediately made a move, slamming a palm towards the figure in black robes.

boom! ! !
The palm strike roared and surged, shattering the entire Wanshan Temple into pieces. The earth trembled violently, sand and stones filled the sky, and amidst the crackling sound of rubble falling to the ground, the temple master instantly vanished into nothingness.

Many cultivators who had escaped death rushed out of the ruins, covered in dust and dirt, and scrambled to Chen Zhentao, thanking him profusely.

Seeing Lu Maohong, Shentu Jinghai, and Yu Zhongyin, these imperial cultivators, looking disheveled yet unable to straighten themselves out, repeatedly expressing their gratitude for saving their lives, Chen Zhentao burst into laughter.

"Hahahahahaha..."

(End of this chapter)