At the age of one hundred, I inquired about the Dao, awakening the supreme spiritual root that shatt

Yun Ziling looked at the senior uncle sent by the Qingyun Sect to provide support and roughly recounted how the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect and the Demonic Sect had secretly colluded to meticulously plan this beast tide catastrophe.

When they arrived, her senior brother, who was traveling with her, was unfortunately killed on the spot by the demonic sect cultivators using strange talismans.

She barely survived thanks to a treasure bestowed upon her by her master, and even managed to kill the demonic cultivator from the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect in a desperate situation.

She had been hiding in a secluded cave to heal her wounds for the past two days, and only appeared to reunite with the others once she was fully recovered.

As for Ling Xiu, her explanation was...

He rescued him from danger on the way, and Ling Xiu led him to a cave to hide in.

However, she didn't mention a word about Ling Xiu's true cultivation level or her own experiences.

Thus, this catastrophe finally came to an end.

Although the process was extremely dangerous, fortunately, it did not cause large-scale losses.

Everyone naturally believed Yun Ziling's words without a doubt.

After returning to report to the sect, all that's left is to strengthen the defenses of Qingyang City and rebuild the damaged buildings.

Since the mission is over, Ling Xiu will return to Qingyun Sect with Yun Ziling and the others.

After settling back at the sect, he immediately inquired about Ye Jingyun's situation discreetly.

Yun Ziling smiled and said to Ling Xiu, "Don't worry, if Ye Jingyun dares to cause you trouble, I will definitely protect you."

Moreover, I heard that she has gone into seclusion to prepare for breaking through to the True Essence Realm, and won't emerge for at least six months.

Receiving Yun Ziling's reply, Ling Xiu finally felt much more at ease.

After all this time, Ye Jingyun might have long forgotten about him.

Even if she comes out of seclusion, Yun Ziling will be there to support her, so there's nothing to worry about.

"Thank you so much, Senior Sister Yun. I've troubled you many times!"

Ling Xiu looked at her and said gratefully.

Although he thanked her verbally, Ling Xiu was perfectly clear-headed.

Although Ye Jingyun was in seclusion, he understood that the safety was only temporary.

That woman was domineering; Ling Xiu absolutely could not entrust his life to someone else.

There's still pressure, but it doesn't feel as heavy as before.

"During her seclusion, I had to constantly improve myself."

By the time she breaks through to the True Condensation Realm and emerges from seclusion, I will at least need to reach the True Condensation Realm myself!

Ling Xiu secretly made his plans.

What is Ningzhen?

That is the true difference between immortals and mortals, a huge chasm.

To enter the Condensation Realm, one needs to condense the power of true essence within the body, and this process also requires the Nourishing True Essence Pill to nurture the true essence and solidify the foundation.

The True Elixir is extremely rare and precious. The Qingyun Sect strictly controls its possession, and generally only inner disciples and disciples with powerful backgrounds can obtain it.

He was just a hundred-year-old cultivator at the sixth level of the outer sect's Qi Refining stage. It was impossible for him to obtain the True Essence Pill through normal means. His only hope was to go to Yun Ziling.

"What did you say? You're not staying at the Waste Treasure Pavilion anymore?"

Upon hearing Ling Xiu's request, Yun Ziling looked at him, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"Senior Sister Yun, do you have a way to get me to the Pill Treasure Hall?"

Ling Xiu spoke with a respectful and sincere expression.

"Senior sister, I want to change my environment. I'm too old, and I'm exhausted from the cultivation path. I might as well try my luck at the Pill Treasure Hall."

If one could learn some alchemy techniques, perhaps one would have the opportunity to refine elixirs that prolong life and preserve youth in the future.

Furthermore, the Danbao Hall is rich in spiritual energy, which is of great help to my cultivation. It couldn't be more suitable!

His reasons were sound and reasonable.

Especially after Yun Ziling was rescued by him, she would naturally take good care of him, so it would be no problem for her to bring Ling Xiu to the Danbao Hall.

"Alright, since you've thought it through, I'll naturally agree. I can arrange for you to enter the Pill Treasure Hall and start as a Pill Apprentice to learn the art of alchemy."

Yun Ziling paused for a moment, then continued to encourage him, "You must cultivate diligently; I have high hopes for you."

After all, you possess an unparalleled supreme spiritual root, and as you grow stronger in the future, your talents will be continuously developed.

"One day you will surely break through to the late stage of Qi Refining Realm. At that time, I will ask Master to promote you to an inner disciple. That will greatly improve both your status and your treatment within the sect!"

Ling Xiu was overjoyed. If he became an inner disciple, Ye Jingyun would not dare to easily harm him.

He bowed deeply in gratitude.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Sister. I will definitely cultivate with all my might!"

Under Yun Ziling's arrangement, Ling Xiu successfully entered the Pill Treasure Hall and became a miscellaneous disciple of the Pill Hall.

The levels of alchemy are divided into alchemy apprentice, alchemy master, alchemy sect, alchemy king, alchemy emperor... but Ling Xiu is currently just a menial disciple, not even a formal alchemy apprentice.

The Danbao Hall is located on Dongling Mountain, one of the nine sacred peaks of the sect.

This place is magnificent and imposing, with powerful arrays and barriers set up by the sect's powerful figures. Without permission, ordinary disciples cannot even set foot in Dongling Mountain.

Not only that, but the place is also filled with very rich fire-attribute spiritual energy. As soon as you step in, a scorching heat hits you right in the face.

The master of the Danbao Hall is named Yun Han, who is at the Tongxuan Realm and is also an elder of the Qingyun Sect. He rarely appears in the hall.

The hall is usually managed by several deputy hall masters at the Condensation Realm.

The outer disciples of the Pill Treasure Hall are all at the level of Pill Apprentice. If they can refine a high-grade spiritual pill on their own, they will be considered to have officially graduated and become qualified Pill Masters.

Of course, once one becomes an alchemist, one's status will naturally be promoted to inner disciple.

Alchemists are extremely rare, holding a very high status within the sect. Even the deputy hall masters at the True Condensation Realm would look at them with respect and dare not offend them easily.

You should know that alchemists are the sect's cash cow; the elixirs they refine bring in a considerable amount of income for the Qingyun Sect every year.

The news that Ling Xiu had been transferred to the Pill Treasure Hall quickly caused a stir within the sect, with discussions rising and falling.

After all, everyone already knew about this centenarian who possessed the supreme spiritual root. Most people felt sorry for him and sympathized with him, while there were also many sarcastic and cynical voices.

In their minds, Ling Xiu was probably long gone, somewhere out there, and they hadn't heard from him in a long time.

Unexpectedly, rumors recently spread that he had been transferred to the Pill Treasure Hall, and not only was he alive, but he was living a more comfortable life than before, and his cultivation level had also improved considerably.

"Unbelievable! A centenarian is still alive and has even managed to break through to the sixth level of Qi Refining. What incredible luck did this old man have?"

"Yes, it's really unbelievable. I guess it was Senior Sister Yun who took pity on him and just helped him out."

The alchemy disciples in the Pill Treasure Hall gathered in a corner, whispering among themselves.

"Regardless, this old man does possess the title of 'Supreme Spiritual Root,' so he might actually reach the Spirit Sea Realm and become a sect patriarch in the future!"

Some people made sarcastic remarks with endless mockery.

"What?! Are you kidding me?!"

Someone nearby immediately burst out laughing.

"This old man has a hard time even breaking through to the Condensation Realm, yet he dares to dream of becoming the Spirit Sea Ancestor? He's just delusional!"

With his pitifully short lifespan, could he possibly live that long?

The disciples of Dantu chuckled and secretly mocked him, all waiting to see him make a fool of himself.

In their view, Ling Xiu was only starting out at the age of 100, and probably couldn't even identify the most basic medicinal herbs. Anyone would find it extremely difficult.

"I advise you to watch your words more."

A slightly more cautious disciple offered a reminder.

"This old man has a close relationship with Senior Sister Yun, so it's best not to provoke him."

"Oh? When did he get involved with Senior Sister Yun?"

The other person raised an eyebrow and suddenly realized.

"No wonder he was able to get into the Pill Treasure Hall; he got in through connections!"