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The black-patterned corpse worm lunged at Ling Xiu, who, disregarding Ye Chunqiu, quickly formed a powerful spell in his hand and unleashed a devastating attack on the worm.

"What's that noise!"

Ye Chunqiu, who was on the ground, suddenly sensed a violent tremor coming from the ground within a range of less than 30 meters ahead, and immediately flew over to check.

But at this critical moment, at the same instant, a huge black-striped corpse worm suddenly rushed out from the ground. It was ten meters long, with sharp fangs bared, and went straight for Ye Chunqiu to bite him.

"Hmm? So it's a corpse-patterned worm!"

Boom! Boom!

A dazzling light condensed in his palm and shot straight at the giant black-patterned corpse worm.

The corpse worm's head exploded in the next moment, splattering yellow, foul-smelling blood everywhere.

Ye Chunqiu easily killed the giant corpse worm, while Ling Xiu took the opportunity to completely kill the small black-patterned corpse worm in front of him.

The violent commotion above ground perfectly concealed all traces underground.

Ye Chunqiu roared and howled at the ground below, searching for a long time, but still found nothing.

Finally, filled with resentment, he unleashed several more powerful attacks in all directions, sending sand and stones flying everywhere, leaving the area in ruins, before finally giving up.

"Hmph, you're lucky, you little thief! I've memorized your scent. Don't let me run into you again, or I'll skin you alive!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he leaped into the sky, transforming into a sharp streak of light that vanished into the horizon in an instant.

Ling Xiu looked at the corpses of the corpse worms at his feet and felt the suffocating, terrifying pressure completely dissipate before he finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

He remained hidden underground for two full days.

As expected, Ye Chunqiu, unwilling to give up, returned and searched again.

However, after a thorough investigation, nothing was found, and this time, Ye Chunqiu finally left.

"That was close!"

Ling Xiu's clothes were already soaked with cold sweat, and he was filled with relief at surviving a disaster. If he hadn't escaped in time and hidden himself well, he would have surely died a miserable death at Ye Chunqiu's hands today.

Thanks to his extraordinary patience and composure, he was able to escape danger and save his life several times.

"Hmph, you want to catch me? Maybe in your next life!"

A cold glint flashed in Ling Xiu's eyes, and he gave a cold snort.

His calm and cautious style of doing things, his experienced methods of self-preservation, coupled with his temperament and perseverance far exceeding those of other cultivators his age, truly prove the saying that experience is the best teacher.

Ling Xiu immediately got up and left the spot, but did not leave this mysterious place.

He remained hidden in this place for more than half a month. During this time, Ye Chunqiu returned silently several times to search, each time with meticulous care, but he could not find the slightest clue and eventually gave up the search.

Ling Xiu was able to escape death time and time again thanks to the "Hidden Heaven Concealment Technique" and the treasured "Concealing Dust Robe," as well as the chaotic aura of this region, which was suitable for hiding one's form.

It wasn't until a month later, when the terrifying pressure from Ye Chunqiu could no longer be felt in the surroundings, and ten days of calm and tranquility, that Ling Xiu finally dared to leave this murderous land.

Even so, he remained extremely cautious.

Each time they moved or changed their hiding place, they would hide deep underground and set up layers of restrictions around them.

Living in constant fear and anxiety left him mentally and physically exhausted, with no one knowing when Ye Chunqiu would make a comeback.

The four forbidden zones are his safest hiding place right now. He is unable to return to his sect for the time being and can only stay here and lie low for the time being.

"Ye Chunqiu will definitely not let this go. It seems I must improve my strength as soon as possible!"

Ling Xiu's gaze was resolute. Even though he was now a fugitive, hiding everywhere, he still had no regrets about killing Ye Jingyun.

He had his own set of principles in his life.

They never kill the innocent, never bully the weak, repay kindness with kindness, and retaliate in kind.

Anyone who dares to bully or scheme against him will be made to pay a heavy price.

Now that there is ample time for seclusion and intensive training, it is the best time to improve one's strength.

He eventually entered the Devouring God Cave, found an extremely hidden underground cave, set up multiple defensive restrictions, and completely sealed off the entrance and exit of the cave before he could finally go into seclusion in peace.

Facing a formidable enemy like Ye Chunqiu, he had to be extremely cautious.

After resting, Ling Xiu took out the low-grade Xuan weapon flying sword left behind by Xie Tiannan and put it into the Qiankun Xuan Gourd to temper and upgrade it.

One day later, the flying sword successfully transformed and advanced to a top-grade Xuan-level magic weapon.

He then placed the damaged Thunderclap Sword into the Mystic Gourd to repair the numerous cracks on the sword.

"The Thunderclap Sword has exhausted its potential and has no room for further advancement."

But this brand-new, top-grade Xuan-level flying sword is several times more powerful than the Thunderclap Sword. It will be my most powerful weapon for conquering the immortal path and defeating my enemies!

"From this day forward, you shall be known as the Blood Shadow Sword!"

Holding the brand-new flying sword, Ling Xiu's eyes were filled with excitement. With this divine weapon, his combat power would surely increase dramatically.

After calming himself down, he eagerly opened the Qiankun bags of Ye Jingyun, Xie Tiannan, and Li Qiang to check their spoils. The bags contained not only abundant spirit stones and various pills, but also a large number of talismans and cultivation jade slips, making for a very fruitful harvest.

Among them, the four complete Xuan artifacts were the most valued by him.

Ye Jingyun's Qiankun bag contained two Xuan artifacts: a low-grade Flame-Breaking Shield and a low-grade Demon-Sealing Arrow. These were likely protective and offensive treasures that Ye Chunqiu had specially prepared for her, intended for use only after she reached the Condensation Realm. Now, they had both fallen into Ling Xiu's hands.

Inside Xie Tiannan's Qiankun bag was a low-grade Xuan-level magic array seal, which could be used to set up the Flower Fiend Divine Gang Array, offering both offensive and defensive capabilities.

As for the Xuan-rank gauntlet magic weapon left behind by Li Qiang, its practicality was mediocre. Ling Xiu glanced at it briefly and then casually put it aside, showing little interest.

What surprised Ling Xiu the most was that he actually found an unparalleled and heaven-defying technique in Ye Jingyun's Qiankun bag!

"The Void Primordial Longevity Technique!"

"This...this is actually the complete Void Origin Technique!"

This is a complete cultivation technique that can be cultivated all the way to the Spirit Sea Realm. It is the top-level technique that is the most treasured by the Qingyun Sect!

This harvest has truly surprised and delighted me!

Ling Xiu gripped the jade slip containing the cultivation technique tightly, his heart pounding with excitement.

Killing Ye Jingyun back then unexpectedly brought me such a tremendous opportunity, far exceeding my expectations.

The incomplete Void Origin Technique he used to cultivate had become insufficient and difficult to improve after he broke through to the Condensation Realm.

This complete "Xu Yuan Chang Sheng Jue" is the top-tier cultivation technique he has always dreamed of, an unparalleled inheritance that leads directly to the Great Dao of the Spirit Sea.

"An exceptional opportunity! By placing the 'Void Primordial Longevity Technique' into the Qiankun Mystic Gourd for tempering, it will surely undergo a transformation and sublimation, advancing to an even higher level!"

Ling Xiu no longer hesitated and acted immediately.

He sent the jade slip of "Xu Yuan Chang Sheng Jue", four low-grade Xuan-level magic artifacts, a large number of talismans and spirit stones into the Qiankun Xuan Gourd for tempering.

The Qiankun Xuanhu never disappointed him. Ling Xiu sat quietly in the cave, full of anticipation, waiting for the transformation to complete.

He had gained a lot this time, but what he valued most was his improved cultivation and his surge in strength.

The next morning, Ling Xiu took a deep breath, suppressed the surging emotions in his heart, and raised his hand to lift the lid of the Qiankun Xuanhu.

"Buzz!"

The gourd trembled slightly, and a vast, warm, and spiritually rich aura surged out from its mouth.

In an instant, the entire cave was enveloped in brilliant spiritual light, the ground shone brightly, and countless Dao patterns flowed endlessly, while the rich and mellow fragrance of medicine intertwined with spiritual energy.

All the talismans placed inside were upgraded, their spiritual light becoming dazzling and their patterns becoming clear, resulting in a significant improvement in their quality.

Ling Xiu's hands trembled slightly, his heart pounded, and he suppressed his overwhelming joy as he slowly inverted the Qiankun Xuan Gourd.

A moment later, a jade slip shimmering with golden light slowly floated out.

The jade slip shone with a brilliant golden light, its entire body was completely renewed, shedding its original ordinary texture. There was not a single word on its surface, yet it was surrounded by endless mysterious Daoist charm, exuding an ancient and timeless aura.

He immediately spread his divine sense and probed into the depths of the jade slip to comprehend it.

Within his mind, four ancient and vigorous characters shone brightly, full of spirit.

The Secret to Longevity!

The jade slip's annotations are detailed and insightful; it is actually a supreme Dao technique that points directly to the peak of the Spirit Sea!

Compared to the original "Void Primordial Longevity Technique," the new version of the True Technique has undergone a qualitative transformation. Not only is the cultivation system complete and flawless, but all the essence and core mysteries of cultivation are clearly marked.

By cultivating with this true technique, the quality and strength of one's true essence will be dramatically improved.

This technique is exquisite and unparalleled. It can simultaneously nourish the spirit and soul, temper the five internal organs and the physical body, and has an extreme effect on increasing lifespan. It also has extraordinary self-healing power.

It nourishes and strengthens the body, preserves youth and prolongs life.

During cultivation, one can absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to the fullest extent, refine essence into primordial energy, and cleanse the marrow and meridians. Not only will the true essence become more vast and refined, but the physical body's resilience and recovery ability will also be greatly enhanced.

Its effect of prolonging life is more than ten times greater than that of the old version of "Xu Yuan Chang Sheng Jue".

This top-tier cultivation technique of the Qingyun Sect is enough to support a cultivator in breaking through all obstacles and ascending to the position of a powerful being in the Spirit Sea Realm.

The sheer magnitude of lifespan increase alone is enough to astound the world and capture the attention of all realms!

Reaching the Spirit Sea Realm grants an additional thousand years of lifespan—how terrifying and heaven-defying!

"Excellent! Excellent! This 'True Secret of Longevity' is indeed unparalleled, and the Mysterious Gourd of Heaven and Earth is truly my supreme treasure for defying fate and rising to power!"

Ling Xiu was overjoyed, his excitement beyond words.

With the supreme secret technique protecting him, his long journey to immortality will eventually be smooth and bright!