Simultaneous travel: The group is about to be wiped out

Chapter 240 Seeking Immortality
One day later, in Shu, at the Tang Clan.

Inside the main hall on the mountain.

Yang Lie looked at the piece of paper he had received and handed it directly to Chen Feng, who was sitting next to him.

"See? Just as we expected, they took the heavy but handled it lightly. That's exactly how that Fatty Zhao always does things. But I underestimated the president of Yaoxing Society. Heh, Qu Tong, she actually dared to do something like this. She's quite a character."

Chen Feng took the paper, glanced at it carefully, and chuckled softly.

"Yes, as expected, three years of confinement is a mild punishment, nothing serious. Anyway, I'm quite free, so I'll take this opportunity to cultivate myself on the mountain for a while."

"It seems that Fatty Zhao is indeed doing a good job. Tang Shan is there to handle foreign affairs, so I don't need to interfere too much. You guys are here in the sect, and there are even some young people who have comprehended Dan Shi. I can finally let go completely."

At this point, Chen Feng could finally choose to let go completely.

Yang Lie raised an eyebrow, a hint of caution in his eyes.

"What, do you want to go into seclusion and seek the path to immortality? You should know that the possibility of immortals appearing every few hundred years is already extremely rare. Even the Taoist sects with established lineages have not produced any immortals. Moreover, our Tang Clan has no lineage of immortals."

The main reason why Wudang, Longhu, and Shangqing are recognized as prestigious sects is that their founders were clearly ascended to immortality, true immortals, and there are traces of this.

Besides these schools, there was Zhuge Liang, who was closest to an immortal and was also known as the greatest extraordinary person.

According to ancient records, this Crouching Dragon was unlike other top extraordinary individuals who were stuck in a bottleneck; he was already capable of taking another step forward.

However, for the sake of all living beings and to save the chaotic world, he abandoned everything that a cultivator should uphold and chose a difficult path, going against the general trend of the world.

Chen Feng took a deep breath, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. He gently picked up the jade teacup on the table, feeling its smooth texture.

"Indeed, becoming an immortal is not so easy. The path to immortality is elusive. Even the founder of our Tang Sect, who was highly skilled, has not yet become an immortal. But we should still give it a try."

With this matter settled, he had nothing left to worry about. As long as the Tang Clan didn't commit any major acts of treason, they would be worry-free for at least a hundred years.

Moreover, the presence of the Tang Clan overseas provides an extra layer of protection.

Each disciple has their own blessings, and I cannot make plans for them forever. From now on, I only need to seek immortality.

If successful, it would elevate the Tang Clan's reputation to a new level, making them one of those sects whose fame rivals that of the orthodox Xuanmen sects.

Yang Lie sighed softly: "You must know that everything has risks, especially the pursuit of immortality. If you insist on doing this and make a mistake, at best you will lose your mind and energy and waste your lifespan, at worst you will go astray and die."

Faced with these words, Chen Feng's expression did not change much, and he smiled.

"Since I've decided to do this, I must have confidence in myself. Seeking immortality is harder than ascending to heaven, but now I at least have a possibility. It would be too cowardly not to do it."

“We cultivators should act in accordance with our own nature and our own hearts. If we only seek good fortune and avoid misfortune, where will our hearts find peace? My mind is made up. I will go into seclusion to seek the Great Dao that leads to heaven.”

Seeing this, Yang Lie stopped trying to persuade him, nodded, and drank the tea in one gulp instead of wine.

"In that case, I wish you all the best, and I hope that my Tang Clan can also produce an immortal like those great sects of Longhu Mountain."

In today's world of supernatural beings, Chen Feng and Zhang Zhiwei have already broken away from the combat power system, after all, their strength is no longer on the same level as others.

If we're really talking about seeking immortality, then the two of them certainly have a high chance of doing so.

Without much delay, Chen Feng arranged everything and then entered the deepest part of the Tang Tomb to begin his seclusion.

The Tang Clan did not conceal this matter, nor did they publicize it extensively; they simply allowed it to spread.

Almost all the leaders of major forces in the world of supernatural beings knew that this Tang Clan leader had chosen to go into seclusion to seek the path to immortality.

This is the first time in nearly a century that someone has explicitly sought the opportunity to become an immortal.

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Longhu Mountain, the back mountain.

In a courtyard.

Zhang Zhiwei was sitting in his seat, playing chess with Mu You, the leader of the Jianghu Xiaozhan in front of him.

"Little Mu You, it seems you've really gotten your wish this time. Now that the Yaoxing Society has collapsed, your little shop has returned to its status from decades ago. People from all factions need your help to obtain certain information. How impressive!"

Mu You's lips twitched, he gave a wry smile, shook his head, and reached out to place a black chess piece on the board.

"Old Celestial Master, please don't make fun of me. There's nothing to be proud of. The current status of my little inn is all thanks to everyone in the circle. In short, it's all thanks to you all."

"If it weren't for everyone's support of my business, I would probably have starved to death long ago. I also deeply regret the demise of the Yaoxing Society. I never expected that the president, Qu Tong, was such a person. He was truly remarkable."

"By the way, Master, I've only gotten some vague information, and I don't know the specifics yet. Could you tell me how things have progressed so far? I've heard that Qu Tong has the ability to control people's minds and has used it to control a large number of skilled people. I don't know if it's true or not."

Although Jianghu Xiaozhan has a rich intelligence system, there are still some things we don't know in a comprehensive way.

Therefore, I might as well take this opportunity to ask directly, since this old master is the one who is personally handling this matter.

Mu You was also very curious as to why Qu Tong would give up her perfectly good position as president of the Yaoxing Society and insist on doing such a risky thing.

That shouldn't be the case. Based on my previous interactions with this person, they should be a smart person.

Zhang Zhiwei stroked his beard, then reached out and took out a chess piece, placing it on the chessboard.

"It's nothing major. I invited several grandmasters from the Shangqing School to use talismans to investigate some clues and find evidence that Qu Tong framed Huan Jin back then. It fulfilled one of my wishes."

"As for why this guy did this, even we experts don't know. Even when we invited the shamans from Xiangxi, we couldn't find out anything. Later, I even invited my friend who has been proficient in spirits for many years, but we found that almost all the information and memories in Qu Tong's mind were broken, and we couldn't find out anything."

At this point, Zhang Zhiwei paused, frowning as he looked at the situation on the chessboard. After careful consideration, he placed another piece.

Compared to the old master's furrowed brows in thought, Mu You appeared quite relaxed, casually picking up a chess piece and immediately placing it down.

"Oh, are they really that difficult to deal with? I remember that the Lü family's Soul Detection Technique has the function of detecting memories. We can try to find them; perhaps we will get unexpected results."

"No, the company has already contacted them. Qu Tong's memories are very fragmented, and as you know, the Lü family's Minghun Technique is only so-so. It's okay to deal with ordinary people, but it's not very effective against someone who is good at remembering."

Looking at the situation on the chessboard, Zhang Zhiwei's face showed a hint of unease and helplessness.

He's over a hundred years old, yet he can't even beat a junior in chess. Should we find a chance to overturn this chessboard?

A thoughtful look flashed across Mu You's eyes; his mind seemed to be completely elsewhere than on the chessboard before him.

"Oh, I see. If I'm not mistaken, Qu Tong's method should be one of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques, the Dual-Handed Technique?"

"Furthermore, the elders at the inn once told me that the methods of the Lü family seem to be somewhat similar to the Eight Extraordinary Techniques. In that case, with something like Qu Tong's incident, I'm afraid the Lü family won't be very peaceful." Anyone with a bit of knowledge already knows about the Dual-Hand Techniques, and Qu Tong probably has some connection with the Lü family.

Given Lü Ci's mad dog-like personality, who knows what he might do...

"Even if Lü Ci is not safe, it's no use. Qu Tong is being guarded by my disciples and the company's best people. I'm not afraid of anyone trying to take her away."

"Moreover, I also had Qianhe keep watch over her in secret. In the entire world of supernatural beings, the only one who could quietly snatch Qu Tong away is probably the sect leader of the Tang Clan."

Zhang Zhiwei was quite confident in the strength of his eldest disciple.

Zhang Qianhe was naturally gifted, and with decades of careful training, he became proficient in thunder magic and golden light.

His strength is no less than that of the old Celestial Master Zhang Jingqing.

Mu You nodded, his expression unusually solemn, and he took a deep breath.

"Old Celestial Master, the most important thing I came here for is the matter of the Tang Clan leader's seclusion. This is the most important thing in the world of supernatural beings right now. Many people believe that he will be the first immortal of the new generation. I know that Longhu Mountain has a tradition and knows a lot about this kind of thing."

"Therefore, I would like to ask you as a junior: is it really possible for this sect leader to become an immortal?"

After saying this, Mu You stood up, his face full of sincerity, and bowed deeply to him.

He believed that as the 65th Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain, with the inherited Celestial Master status, Zhang Zhiwei must know a lot of information.

The fact that the Tang Clan's leader is now in seclusion seeking immortality is enough to overshadow the demise of the Yaoxing Society.

The possibility of the first immortal being appearing in this new era is enough to shock those in the circle.

Throughout history, most practitioners with unwavering faith in the Dao have ultimately aimed to achieve immortality and ascend to heaven.

Seeking immortality...

These two words seemed to evoke some memories for Zhang Zhiwei, who sighed with a wry smile.

"What if it succeeds, and what if it doesn't?"

At this moment, the old master stopped paying attention to the chess game on the table, stood up straight, and his eyes became deep.

"Chen Feng's temperament is truly unparalleled throughout history, even surpassing mine. If he had been born a few hundred years earlier, becoming an immortal would have been a certainty."

"But times have changed, the world has changed, and becoming an immortal is now as difficult as ascending to heaven. Do you know the Eight Extraordinary Techniques? People say they are techniques for ascending to heaven and seeking immortality. Indeed, we must admit that the Eight Extraordinary Techniques are wondrous."

"But at the same time, there is a considerable worry. I can give you a glimpse into the bottom line. After collecting the Eight Extraordinary Techniques, there is a slight possibility of breaking through the limitations and seeking the path to immortality."

Upon hearing this, Mu You was stunned, his eyes filled with disbelief. He knew that only a few top sects had a real chance of reaching the Immortal Path.

This was also a major reason why the Eight Extraordinary Techniques were leaked at the time, yet the Shangqing, Longhu, and other esoteric sects remained completely unmoved.

As members of the Xuanmen sect, they naturally possess extraordinary abilities and, with their own pride, would not pursue and kill those people.

Now, the news that collecting the Eight Extraordinary Techniques will grant one a chance to become an immortal is likely to cause some turmoil in the entire world of supernatural beings.

After taking a few deep breaths to calm himself down, Mu You spoke solemnly.

"Alright, don't worry, Master, I definitely won't easily reveal this to anyone. Thank you so much for telling me so much. From what you're saying, could it be that the Tang Clan leader has gathered all eight extraordinary skills?"

Zhang Zhiwei smiled slightly but did not answer.

He had already guessed the moment he saw Chen Feng use the Dual-Hand Technique.

Longhu Mountain has a close relationship with the Tang Clan, and he knows a bit about the Tang Clan's techniques. He even heard his master, Zhang Jingqing, specifically remind him of the Tang Clan's techniques before.

The mainstream martial art, the Five Treasures Heart Protection Technique, is indeed top-notch, but like most other martial arts schools, it has a fatal flaw: it cannot reach the highest level of enlightenment.

To think that one could use this technique to seek the path to immortality is nothing short of ridiculous. Given Zhang Zhiwei's understanding of Chen Feng, the fact that he dared to go into seclusion to seek immortality suggests that he must have considerable confidence in his abilities.

Therefore, there is only one possibility: that he has already collected all eight extraordinary skills.

Unexpectedly, this guy has gathered all eight extraordinary skills that had been kept secret for decades and were hard to find.

Zhang Zhiwei didn't care about anything else; what he was really curious about was how Chen Feng had obtained the Great Luo Cave Observation Technique...

Brother Chen, if you really become an immortal, then this world will probably undergo great changes.

Deep within the Tang Tomb lies a sealed cave.

Chen Feng sat cross-legged on the ground, unaware of the turmoil causing the outside world, his entire focus was on his own body.

Now that all eight extraordinary skills have been gathered and practiced, they can be considered to have been involved in some aspects of the art.

However, it is still quite difficult to reach the realm of ascension through this method, and it is unknown how long it will take.

He exhaled softly, unleashing the full power of the Eye of All Things, which shone with white light, illuminating the entire cave.

The Qi source flows to protect the body's vital energy; the Feng Hou Qi Men reverses the changes of heaven and earth; the Da Luo Dong Guan avoids the three calamities and six difficulties; the Liu Ku Xian Zei protects the physical body from decay; the Tong Tian Lu proves that heaven and earth have a glimmer of hope.

The Dual-Hand Technique, which the user has mastered to the greatest extent, can strengthen one's life cultivation, bind spirits and command generals to solidify the soul of the spirit body, and is the pinnacle of the Divine Craftsmanship Refinement Technique. It may not only be able to refine weapons, but also to refine oneself.

With a focused mind, he connected with the primordial energy palace in his mind. A flash of white light appeared, and his consciousness soared.

Inside the palace, there was someone who had been waiting for a long time; it was Uchiha Chen Feng.

Without saying much, the usually unrestrained Uchiha Chen Feng was unusually serious at this moment, and he extended his hand.

"The hope for the fourth tier rests on you..."

Tang Clan's Chen Feng didn't say much, just nodded, extended his hand, and uttered two words.

"rest assured."

In an instant, their hands touched, and a flash of white light appeared.

【Eye of All Things: Level 10】

This capability was successfully shared.

Without further ado, Chen Feng of the Tang Clan left immediately...

(End of this chapter)