Shrouding the Heavens: The Ultimate Daoist Venerable

Chapter 523 A Strange Encounter While Moon Viewing
Suppressing his distracting thoughts, Chen Chong approached the child who possessed exceptional physique and talent but was destined to die young.

He patted the child's head and asked, "What's your name?"

"Longevity."

Chen Chong was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and sighed inwardly, but still smiled and said, "A good name. The goal that we cultivators seek is nothing more than longevity and immortality. Your name is just right for cultivation."

Chang Sheng said, "So, I have a talent for cultivation?"

Chen Chong nodded and said, "Yes."

Changsheng then asked, "Will you take me away from here?"

Chen Chong said, "No."

"Why? Is it because my talent isn't high enough?"

Chen Chong said, "It's just because you haven't reached the optimal age for cultivation yet. Besides, you're still just a child. You should grow up with your parents first before leaving them. After all, if you want to go to the Spirit Observatory Holy Land, it's too far from here. Even if you become a cultivator, you probably won't be able to return in a short time."

Changsheng asked, "When will you come to pick me up?"

Chen Chong said, "Wait until you are crowned, when you will truly become an adult."

Changsheng was intelligent from a young age, so he knew that the coming-of-age ceremony meant he would be twenty. He was only seven or eight years old now, so he would have to wait another ten years or so.

Chen Chong said this because, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Taiyin Body would not live past twenty. Rather than going to the sacred Lingguan with him, it would be better to let him stay here with his parents first.

After all, his parents were middle-aged when Changsheng was dying. Losing a child in middle age is already a great tragedy, and to further separate them by distance would be too cruel.

However, Chen Chong hadn't completely given up hope. Although the Spirit Observatory Holy Land didn't have the elixir of immortality, it might have records of divine treasures like the Earthly Fate Fruit. If he could find a divine medicine that could save the child's life before he died young, then it wouldn't be too late to take him in as a disciple.

After all, the Taiyin Physique is one of the top physiques of the human race, and if one can develop it, it will surely be extraordinary. Moreover, even disregarding physique, this child's talent in comprehension is absolutely exceptional. Even if he starts a little later, he won't fall far behind.

Changsheng said, "Senior, could you teach me some basic introductory methods? I think the Spirit Observation Holy Land must have some basic methods for beginners, right?"

Chen Chong smiled and said, "You don't need to tell me. I also plan to teach you some things so that you don't waste your time."

Given his talent for longevity, if he were to receive dedicated training from the sacred Lingguan, his cultivation level would likely improve rapidly. However, this would also cause problems with his physique to surface prematurely. Therefore, Chen Chong decided to only teach him the Longevity Dao Scripture: Wheel Sea Scroll.

Over the years, the Lingguan Sacred Site has accumulated more than one ancient scripture, but the one of the highest overall quality is still the Daoist scripture. This is also the ancient scripture that Liang Yu left to them.

After all, this ancient scripture is one of the most suitable for the human race, capable of laying the most solid foundation, and unlike many other scriptures, such as those created by Liang Yu, it does not have a high threshold.

Therefore, having this scripture as the basis for the transmission of ancient scriptures is most suitable; this is a scripture that Liang Yu deliberately selected for him.

Moreover, when it comes to the Wheel Sea Scroll, not only is it one of the top foundation-building scriptures in the entire universe, but it is also one of the most important ancient scriptures in the Lingguan Holy Land.

With his talent for longevity, he can naturally lay the best foundation based on this ancient scripture. In this way, if he can find a life-saving elixir in the future, he will at least be no weaker than others in the initial stage.

Chen Chong stayed there for a month, explaining many of the profound mysteries of the Daoist scriptures to Chang Sheng. During this time, Chen Chong became even more determined to find a divine medicine to save his life.

Because this child's comprehension is exceptionally high. Despite being a child who has only just begun his arduous journey in the game under his guidance, he possesses an extremely profound understanding of Taoist scriptures.

Even without the Yin Body, Changsheng's future achievements would still be remarkable. After providing basic instruction, Chen Chong hurriedly headed towards the Lingguan Holy Land. He vaguely sensed that this child might truly be a peerless genius with the potential to become an emperor. At least none of the talents the Lingguan Holy Land had gathered over the years possessed such abilities.

Chen Chong would naturally be willing to exchange the Earth Life Fruit or even the Elixir of Immortality for such a genius.

After Chen Chong left, Changsheng beamed and boasted to his parents about the divine power he had gained after opening up the Sea of ​​Bitterness, which livened up the somewhat dull atmosphere.

His parents adjusted their mood, temporarily forgot the inevitable tragedy, and enjoyed family time together.

That night, the moon was bright and the stars were few; all was quiet.

Seeing that his parents had fallen into a deep sleep, Changsheng quietly climbed out of the window and headed towards the back mountain.

The smile that had been on his face was gone, replaced by a somber expression.

Changsheng strode to the foot of a tree on the back hill. The tree grew vigorously, its lush foliage exuding a fresh vitality. It was the tallest tree on the hill, offering an unobstructed view.

He used to climb this tree to admire the moon. Changsheng, burdened with worries, came here hoping to adjust his mood by doing something he used to enjoy.

However, he soon discovered that there was someone sitting in the tree, right in the spot he usually sat in.

Under the bright moonlight, Changsheng discovered that it was a young man dressed in Taoist robes, who seemed to be asleep leaning against a tree branch.

Changsheng hesitated, circled the tree twice, but did not disturb him. Instead, he turned to leave.

"Is this your place?"

A voice rang out, causing Changsheng to stop in his tracks. He turned around and saw the young man in Taoist robes sitting up, looking at him. This young man was none other than Liang Yu, who had been involved in worldly affairs for many years.

Changsheng said, "This tree was not planted by me, and this land is not mine, so of course it does not belong to me."

Liang Yu said, "If that's the case, then it's first come, first served. Whoever comes first gets to keep their spot."

Changsheng said, "What you say is not wrong, sir, so I was just about to leave."

Liang Yu laughed and said, "The moon is bright and clear tonight, like a jade plate hanging in the sky. It's a rare sight. Are you sure you don't want to come and see?"

Changsheng hesitated for a moment, then climbed the tree and arrived at this best spot for moon viewing, resting his chin on his hand and looking up at the sky.

But even though this moon was rounder and brighter than any he had ever seen before, he could not feel any beauty in it.

Liang Yu said, "To appreciate such beautiful scenery, one needs a calm and peaceful state of mind. Your mind is in turmoil, which is why you cannot see the beauty that you used to be able to perceive."

"Is something bothering you?"

For some reason, Changsheng felt a sense of closeness to this complete stranger and couldn't bring himself to be on guard.

He sighed like a little adult, "I'm going to die."

(End of this chapter)