Chapter 543: Powerful Figures Come to Seek Refuge at the Death Pass

These old monsters, without exception, have weathered storms in the cultivation world and survived for thousands of years as powerful beings.

Their pursuit of immortality is as relentless as their thirst for power, never ceasing; the secret of longevity is the deadliest temptation to them.

The news spread like wildfire through the cultivation world, and those old monsters who usually remained in seclusion broke their stone doors of retreat, sending their proud disciples or coming themselves to investigate the truth at Tianji Shengyu's Lihu City.

They hid in the markets or directly visited, all eager to uncover the truth.

The fame of the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens thus rose even higher.

Qin Shihuang, Longling, and others, facing this sudden situation, felt immense excitement in their hearts.

"We must respond carefully; these old monsters each have profound cultivation and unfathomable minds. Fortunately, they do not know the actual location of reality, only the location of Tianji Shengyu." Qin Shihuang said with a chuckle.

Tianji Shengyu only permits those of the Tianling Realm to enter; any exceeding that realm will inevitably be punished by the laws and precepts, resulting in the destruction of both form and spirit.

Using and announcing the cultivation cloning chamber in Tianji Shengyu is undoubtedly the safest course.

Upon hearing this, Longling nodded in agreement.

"Good. We must ensure the secrecy of the cultivation cloning life chamber while also making the most of this opportunity to attract these old monsters and turn them into our strength."

"We can hold a grand cultivation conference, inviting these old monsters and their disciples to participate."

At the conference, we can display part of the power of the cultivation cloning life chamber to attract them, while also using this opportunity to establish alliances with other sects and strengthen the strength of the Longyuan Immortal Alliance.

But no matter what, Earth must remain in the leadership position." Ziyang Zhenren thought for a moment, then spoke boldly.

"Besides displaying power, we can also use this opportunity to spread our cultivation philosophy, so more cultivators understand and accept the teachings of the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens, thereby enlightening them spiritually, secretly attacking their Dao-heart, and increasing their sense of belonging to the Longyuan Immortal Alliance."

The abbot of Xiguangsi thought for a moment, then spoke.

Not long after, the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens began sending invitations throughout the cultivation world, and an unprecedented cultivation conference was convened at Lihu City.

When the news came out, all directions erupted in an uproar.

The convening of the cultivation conference in Tianji Shengyu was like a meteorite falling into a calm lake, stirring up countless ripples.

In the vast and boundless holy domain, countless cultivators' ears echoed with an unbelievable message—cultivation cloning technology, a miraculous treasure capable of defying heaven and seizing life.

In the conference square, voices rose in a din as cultivators from all corners gathered, their eyes filled with curiosity and shock.

Some came from prestigious sects, wearing splendid robes, their demeanor extraordinary;

Others were lone wanderers like rustic knights, dressed simply, yet their eyes revealed the resilience forged through hardship.

Their sole purpose was to investigate the truth of cultivation cloning technology.

At the center of the conference, on a massive crystal platform, the Nine-Tailed Fox King gently stroked a cultivation cloning life chamber emitting a soft blue light,

her voice gentle and charming as she explained the miraculous nature of this technology to everyone present.

Her words flowed like a clear spring into every cultivator's heart, intensifying their shock.

"Defying heaven and seizing life—how could this be possible?" murmured an old man in a blue Daoist robe, his eyes full of disbelief.

He had once been an elder of a major sect, secluded for hundreds of years in pursuit of longevity, yet never breaking through that final bottleneck.

Now, a technology that could grant him rebirth stood before him—how could his heart not surge?

Beside the old man, a burly loose cultivator clenched his fists, his face written with excitement.

He had spent endless years struggling against heaven, earth, and humanity, yet ultimately could not escape death.

The emergence of cultivation cloning technology was, for him, undoubtedly a glimmer of new hope.

"This is nothing short of a miracle in the cultivation world!" exclaimed a young female cultivator, tears of excitement glistening in her eyes, having once witnessed her master succumb to demonic possession during a breakthrough, ultimately turning to a handful of yellow earth.

If this technology had appeared earlier, perhaps her master would not have left her.

In the crowd, a white-haired old woman leaned on a cane, her body slightly trembling, yet her eyes flashed with a light never seen before.

She had once been a generation's female war god, sweeping through thousands of armies, unmatched, but as time passed, her strength waned, and she could only choose seclusion, seeking breakthrough in the Death Pass.

Now, cultivation cloning technology showed her another possibility to survive a lifetime.

"If this technology truly can defy heaven and seize life, then we old bones might still fight for another three hundred years!" laughed a burly old man heartily, his laughter filled with heroic spirit.

He had once been a sect leader, commanding thousands of disciples, but as his years increased, his strength faded, and he could only step aside to let the worthy take over.

The emergence of cultivation cloning technology gave him hope of regaining authority.

In a corner of the conference, a mysterious cultivator in black robes silently observed everything, his eyes flashing with complex light—both desire for this technology and deep apprehension.

He knew this technology's emergence would completely reshape the cultivation world's landscape, possibly even triggering an unprecedented storm.

As the Nine-Tailed Fox King's explanation ended, a heart-stopping demonstration appeared on the crystal platform.

A volunteer, a cultivator severely injured in training and nearly devoid of vitality, had his essence blood placed into the cultivation cloning life chamber.

Under everyone's gaze, the chamber's light grew brighter and brighter, until finally, that cultivator had remanufactured an identical body.

The cultivator, following the method, formed hand seals, entered the new body via soul-transfer method, then devoured his old body's cultivation with the new body, miraculously restoring himself to peak condition.

He reclaimed a new body, gained new life, defied heaven to seize life again, and thus lived out another lifetime.

This scene left all cultivators present holding their breath, their hearts filled with shock.

This was not merely a technology, but a toppling of traditional cultivation world notions.

Many cultivators began to realize that their pursuit of longevity might no longer be so unattainable.

After the conference ended, cultivators surged toward the Longyuan Immortal Sect's exhibition booth beyond the heavens, eager to learn more about cultivation cloning technology.

Their questions came one after another—from principles to application conditions, from possible risks to future usage flaws—none failing to show their immense interest in this technology.

The disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens patiently answered each question; this was not merely answering questions, but also shaping the sect's image and spreading its influence.

Their words were filled with confidence, for they knew the sect held a power capable of changing the world.

As time passed, the fame of cultivation cloning technology grew louder and louder, becoming the hottest topic in the cultivation world.

Many sects began seeking cooperation with the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens, hoping to share this technology.

And some loose cultivators, moreover, traveled thousands of miles to the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens, hoping to witness this technology's miracle firsthand.

Under the influence of this cultivation conference, many cultivators began to re-examine their cultivation path, no longer merely closing off in bitter cultivation, but seeking more opportunities to contact the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens, hoping to find a new path to longevity with the help of cultivation cloning technology.

And the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens, too, became the focus of the cultivation world due to the emergence of cultivation cloning technology.

As the fame of the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens grew increasingly illustrious, the sect's power also continued to expand.

Qin Shihuang, Longling, and other sect leaders understood deeply that the expansion of power must be accompanied by an increase in strength, otherwise it would be difficult to maintain.

Therefore, they began to cultivate more elite disciples while also continuously seeking and exploring new secret realms to obtain more cultivation resources.

During an expedition deep into the Tianji Shengyu, Longling discovered a forgotten ancient relic, within which was hidden a damaged cultivation manual; this manual recorded an ancient cultivation method that could make one more attuned to the elements of heaven and earth, thereby enhancing cultivation speed.

Longling pondered silently in his heart and then ordered the sect's cultivators to study and restore this manual.

At the same time, Ziyang Zhenren, in Lihu City, was engaged in frequent exchanges and negotiations with various forces; his wisdom and eloquence enabled the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens to establish good relations with several powerful sects, and some sects even agreed to send disciples to the Longyuan Immortal Sect for exchange and study.

This undoubtedly brought more fresh blood and different cultivation methods to the sect.

The abbot of Xiguangsi then promoted a new cultivation concept within the sect, emphasizing inner tranquility and harmony in cultivation; this concept quickly spread throughout the sect, causing disciples to pay more attention to inner cultivation during their practice, thereby significantly improving both cultivation speed and state of mind.

Meanwhile, the Great Sage Monkey King and his ferocious beast legion were not idle; they established more outposts and defensive lines in the Tianji Mountains, ensuring the sect's safety.

At the same time, they were also exploring the unknown regions deep within the mountain range, searching for possible ancient inheritances and treasures.

Through the joint efforts of the sect, the strength of the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens grew day by day, and the disciples' strength also continued to rise.

The cultivation atmosphere within the sect was intense; disciples cultivated diligently, exchanged pointers, and progressed together.

However, as the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens rose, it also attracted the attention of some hostile forces.

They envied the Longyuan Immortal Sect's strength and began secretly plotting to suppress and sabotage the sect.

During a sect celebration, a mysterious assassin suddenly appeared, attempting to assassinate the sect's high-ranking members.

This assassin possessed formidable strength and agile movements, but under the vigilance of Longling and others, the assassin's actions were ultimately thwarted.

After interrogation, it was revealed that this assassin had been hired by a hostile sect, which had long been dissatisfied with the rise of the Longyuan Immortal Sect.

"It seems our rise has already touched the interests of some." Qin Shihuang stared solemnly at the jade slip in his hand.

Upon hearing this, Longling nodded, "Not bad; we should secretly investigate the movements of this hostile sect to prevent them from launching another attack."

"We cannot always be on the defensive; we should take the initiative, exert pressure on the hostile sect, and make them dare not act rashly." Ziyang Zhenren said after pondering.

Thus, the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens began to make arrangements in secret: on one hand, strengthening the sect's defenses; on the other, gathering intelligence on the hostile sect, preparing to deliver a heavy blow at the appropriate time.

Under the sect's careful planning, several actions by the hostile sect were detected in advance and thwarted, causing the hostile sect to feel unprecedented pressure.

They began to realize that the strength of the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens could no longer be underestimated, and they no longer dared to easily provoke the sect.

As time passed, the position of the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens in the Tianji Shengyu became increasingly stable, and the sect's power continued to expand.

The sect's disciples trained in various secret realms, continuously growing, and the sect's fame also became ever more resounding in the cultivation world.

Not long after, a cultivator hurriedly arrived at the sect's council hall, his face bearing a hint of solemnity.

"Esteemed elders, I have an important matter to report." The cultivator's voice interrupted the conversation in the hall.

Qin Shihuang raised his head, his gaze like torches: "What is the important matter?"

"Recently, many cultivators whose lifespans are nearing their end have flocked to the Longyuan Immortal Sect, having heard of the miracle of cultivation cloning technology, hoping to rely on this treasure to defy heaven and seize life, to live again."

The cultivator took a deep breath and then spoke earnestly.

The atmosphere in the hall instantly froze; Longling and others exchanged glances, seeing shock reflected in each other's eyes.

These cultivators were none other than outstanding figures in the cultivation world; the end of their lifespans meant they had reached the end of their lives and could not prolong life through conventional means.

"Where are they now?" Ziyang Zhenren asked, his voice tinged with urgency.

"They have already been placed in the guesthouse outside the sect, but their emotions seem quite agitated, and they strongly demand to meet the sect's high-ranking members." The cultivator replied.

Qin Shihuang nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "This matter is of great importance and must be handled with care; you take them secretly into the inner chamber, and we will personally meet with them."

Qin Shihuang's eyes flashed with Cui Can's light; he had not expected that after the grand assembly, so quickly a powerful figure would make a decision.

Based on this, they must plan carefully.

The cultivator received the order and departed; soon afterward, a group of cultivators whose lifespans were nearing their end were secretly led into a chamber deep within the sect.

Among these cultivators, some had white hair like frost, some had withered complexions, but in their eyes flickered a longing for life.

Qin Shihuang, Longling, Ziyang Zhenren, and the abbot of Xiguangsi, along with other sect high-ranking members, were already waiting in the chamber.

Their gazes swept over these cultivators, and they could not help but feel a hint of sympathy in their hearts.

These cultivators, as they had just investigated, were all legendary figures in the Universe Cultivation World, once commanding the winds and clouds, now facing the end of their lives.

"Esteemed ones, welcome to the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens." Qin Shihuang's voice broke the silence in the chamber: "We know your purpose."

An elder stepped forward, his eyes flashing with determined light: "Sect Leader Qin Shihuang, we are those whose lifespans are nearing their end, unable to break through cultivation any further; we have heard that your sect possesses the treasure to defy heaven and seize life, and we are willing to pay any price, only hoping to live again."

His words resonated with the other cultivators, who nodded in turn, expressing their willingness to pay any price.

Longling rose to his feet, his voice gentle yet powerful: "We understand your feelings, but the price they pay is your future freedom."

Upon hearing this, Ziyang Zhenren also added: "The price one must pay to defy heaven and seize life, you can also imagine, but without specific conditions and resources, it cannot be achieved; the Longyuan Immortal Sect will not use the treasure on insignificant cultivators."

After hearing this, the elderly cultivators exchanged glances, but their eyes showed no retreat.

They were people who had endured countless storms; since they had come, they had already thought everything through.

"We are willing to offer our soul imprints, with the Longyuan Immortal Sect as our lord." A female cultivator spoke with firm voice: "Rather than sit and wait for death, it is better to fight to the death for a chance to live again; those enemies would not dare to move against our families, otherwise, when I die and fall, it is destined that the family will be destroyed and people scattered."

After hearing this, the other cultivators also expressed agreement, their eyes filled with resolve.

Qin Shihuang and others exchanged glances, seeing the same determination in each other's eyes.

The addition of these cultivators will bring great changes to the sect and will be a precious wealth for the sect.

"Good, since you have already made your decision, the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens is willing to help you." Qin Shihuang's voice carried a hint of firmness, and then he received the soul imprints of the approaching cultivators.

Thus, a secret agreement was reached in the chamber: these cultivators whose lifespans were nearing their end will provide the required essence blood, while the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens will be responsible for sending the essence blood to the base of the earth cultivators in the Tianji Mountains for them to undergo cloning of new bodies.

As these cultivators whose lifespans were nearing their end regained new life in the cultivation cloning life vessels, the atmosphere within the Longyuan Immortal Sect beyond the heavens became even more fervent.

These cultivators, once outstanding in their respective fields, their cultivation experience is invaluable to the sect.

They have brought new cultivation methods and secret techniques to the sect.

In the sect's cultivation grounds, new and old disciples mingled together, cultivating side by side.

Although these cultivators who had regained new life had renewed bodies, their memories still retained thousands of years of cultivation experience and profound understanding of the Great Dao.

They selflessly imparted their experience to the younger disciples, causing the sect's overall strength to undergo a qualitative leap in a short time.

"The key to this sword technique lies in the flow of sword intent, not in the complexity of the moves," a white-haired elder said, holding a long sword and demonstrating the essence of the swordsmanship to the gathered disciples.

His swordsmanship was simple yet powerful, each strike containing profound inner strength, leaving the young disciples spellbound.

On another side, a female cultivator was guiding a group of female disciples in cultivating the Way of Music.

Her fingers lightly touched the strings, and the lingering melody contained powerful spiritual power fluctuations, allowing the surrounding disciples to feel the wonder of music and spiritual power combined.

"The Way of Music is not only about cultivating one's state of mind, but also a powerful means of attack," the female cultivator said, her voice gentle yet firm, the music alternating between soaring and passionate, and low and mellow, immersing the disciples in the ocean of music.

In the pill room, an old alchemist was guiding the disciples in refining elixirs, his technique skilled and precise, each refinement like a splendid performance.

His elixirs not only enhanced cultivation level but also cured various difficult and miscellaneous ailments, greatly benefiting the sect's disciples.

"The Way of Alchemy lies in the profound understanding of medicinal ingredients and precise control of heat," the old alchemist said, his voice hoarse yet powerful, each piece of guidance causing the disciples to have sudden enlightenment.

These reborn cultivators not only greatly assisted the disciples in cultivation,

but also played an important role in sect decision-making, having experienced the vicissitudes of life and possessing unique insights into worldly turmoil and changes in the cultivation world.

In the sect's council hall, they discussed the sect's future development direction together with Qin Shi Huang, Longling, and other sect high-level members.

"The sect's development cannot rely solely on cultivation cloning technology," an elder said solemnly, "We must put effort into cultivation resources, disciple training, and external exchanges, etc., to make the sect invincible."

Another female cultivator nodded in agreement: "Good, we also need to strengthen alliances with other sects to jointly resist external enemies.

In the cultivation world, there are no shortage of ambitious individuals who will surely covet cultivation cloning technology."

Qin Shi Huang listened to these suggestions, feeling deeply moved.

"Your suggestions, I will seriously consider," Qin Shi Huang said, his voice firm and powerful, "The development of the Celestial Longyuan Immortal Sect cannot do without your support. Our common goal is to make the sect a leading force in the cultivation world, so that all disciples can realize their dreams on this land."

With the passage of time, the Celestial Longyuan Immortal Sect gradually became a powerful force in the cultivation world with the help of these reborn cultivators.

The sect's disciples repeatedly achieved excellent results in various martial arts tournaments, and the sect's fame rose accordingly.

However, as fame grew, the sect also attracted the attention of many hostile forces.

At the same time, the Celestial Longyuan Immortal Sect also became the leader of the Longyuan Immortal Alliance.

Under the alliance's protection, the sect's disciples walked more confidently through various secret realms, exploring endless mysteries.

Within the sect, due to the establishment of the alliance, it became more united, and the disciples' enthusiasm for cultivation reached an unprecedented high.

In the sect's library, a young disciple was intently flipping through ancient texts, his eyes shining with longing.

"Master, look, this records an ancient formation. If we can restore it, perhaps we can greatly strengthen the sect's defense," the disciple excitedly showed his master the content in the ancient book.

The disciple's master nodded, his eyes showing approval: "Not bad, you have good vision. If this formation can be restored, it would indeed be a great help to the sect. Are you willing to undertake this heavy task, to study and restore this formation?"

"Disciple is willing. For the sect, I am willing to give my all," the disciple firmly nodded.

In the sect's forging room, flames blazed, a senior artifact refiner was guiding the disciples in forging magical treasures, his technique skilled and precise, each hammer strike containing profound inner strength.

"The Way of Artifact Forging lies in the union of heart and fire; only when heart and fire merge can one forge true magical treasures," the artifact refiner said, his voice calm and powerful.

The disciples listened attentively, his eyes filled with awe for the Way of Artifact Forging.

Under the artifact refiner's guidance, piece after piece of magical treasure gradually took shape, emitting a faint spiritual light.

On the training ground, the disciples were practicing according to the newly transmitted method.

His body rose and fell with breathing, spiritual power circulated within the body, gradually becoming more refined.

"The Way of Cultivation lies in perseverance, not in seeking quick gains," an elder's voice echoed on the training ground.

The disciples remembered the elder's teachings, he cultivated more attentively, each breath becoming deeper.

With the passage of time, their strength increased unknowingly.