Chapter 193: Eight Thousand Years of the Peak Great Saint

"Reaching this step can be considered barely enough; having the power to protect myself, I can also be considered to have stepped onto the true stage, ah!"

Zhang Xuan let out a long, comfortable breath, feeling his entire being refreshed.

While not yet the absolute top powerhouse in the entire world, he could already look down upon everyone among the younger generation.

"After nearly a year of my hard work, I have finally achieved this current accomplishment; it is truly gratifying."

Zhang Xuan exclaimed in admiration.

As he walked into the interior of Shencheng, Zhang Xuan's heart suddenly stirred, and he could not help but glance to the side.

He happened to see a handsome young man with a heroic bearing, standing not far ahead of him, looking at him with a smile.

Beside that young man, there also stood a figure in a middle-aged state; both of them possessed outstanding posture and temperament.

"Fellow Daoist Gai!"

A smile could not help but bloom on Zhang Xuan's face, and Gai Jiuyou also smiled and nodded, taking the initiative to introduce to Zhang Xuan: "This is Fellow Daoist Cai, the person you previously entrusted me to find."

Zhang Xuan was surprised, but also felt a sense of inevitability.

One of the ancestors of the Cai Family from back then, a peerless figure who in this era still remained at the peak of the Great Saint Realm, and looking at his state, it was clear he had already extended his lifespan.

If he waited for the subsequent changes in the world, then this person would basically have no major issues and would successfully break through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm.

Zhang Xuan had confidence in this person; after all, he was a peerless figure who had reached the Great Saint Realm under the most adverse environmental conditions.

That middle-aged man had a lean face and wore a simple Daoist robe; he did not show the demeanor of a top powerhouse, and he also nodded when facing Zhang Xuan.

But at the same time, he also carried doubts in his heart, and he took the initiative to bow to Zhang Xuan, asking: "I wonder if Senior knows why my ancestor would fall into demonic ways in his later years? This matter has entangled my entire life, even forming my inner demon, making me afraid to return to the ancestral land for my whole life."

"Back then, Qingdi once took action, suppressing the ancestral land along with that chaotic demonic nature with a single finger, but I know that the thought of that demonic nature has not dissipated to this day; my ancestor is still alive."

The Daoist's face still carried sorrow and confusion.

He had left his hometown eight thousand years ago and had not dared to return since; even though he was already a Great Saint, he still felt fear and unease when thinking of his ancestor.

Hearing his question, Zhang Xuan could not help but sigh long and slow; the Cai Family was also a tragedy.

The ancestor of the Cai Family was the third-generation Source Heaven Master of Donghuang; in his later years, to resolve his own calamity, he traveled far to Zhongzhou and founded a family there, but even so, it did not change his misfortune in his later years, and thirty thousand years ago, he suffered from Bushixiang, his body covered in red hair.

In his later years, a Great Accomplishment Divine Body even wanted to save him, but ended up being strangled to death by him; for tens of thousands of years, he had continuously returned to the Cai Family as if he were immortal, each time causing the Cai Family great casualties, often with more than half dead or injured.

Therefore, the glorious family that originally had a great reputation in Zhongzhou fell into decline just like that, its descendants fleeing in all directions, some of whom obtained the inheritance of the Ruthless Great Emperor and opened a small sect in the Qinling of the Central Plains.

As for the others, they drifted apart, and he also hid his name and lived in a small Daoist temple in the Central Plains, having had no reputation for thousands of years.

Everything was because of the Source Heaven Master.

Zhang Xuan thought for a moment and sighed: "It is not a problem with your ancestor, but rather someone acting behind the scenes, related to the Underworld."

"This involves a great many secrets; unless you step into the Quasi-Emperor Realm, knowing it in advance will not be of much use to you."

The old Daoist sighed long and slow; even though he had cultivated the Dao for thousands of years and was clear-hearted and had few desires, at this moment, a wisp of killing intent could not help but escape from between his brows.

It was over thirty thousand years of slaughter, and it was his ancestor killing them, his descendants.

If it were just a curse of heaven and earth, it might be understandable, but now learning from Zhang Xuan that all of this likely stemmed from the secret schemes of certain people, it was truly enough to infuriate one to death.

"Fellow Daoist need not be overly anxious or sorrowful; with your current state, after polishing for a period of time, you can step into the Quasi-Emperor Realm, and at that time, you can try to understand the secrets in this regard."

Gai Jiuyou was calmer.

Zhang Xuan thought for a moment and added: "Actually, there is an opportunity to come into contact with it now; there is currently a person in Shencheng who has obtained the inheritance of the Source Heaven Master. He will inevitably become a Source Heaven Master later, and in his later years, he will also receive the Bushixiang; he might not even need to wait for his later years, as he is about to encounter the same treatment as your ancestor."

"I imagine it won't be long before you can see the methods of the Underworld."

The middle-aged Daoist's eyes flashed, and he nodded: "This old Daoist would indeed like to see them."

The three of them talked as they walked toward the center of Shencheng; at this moment, Shencheng was already incomparably lively, at least much livelier than before.

Top geniuses from all over the Eastern Wasteland had gathered here, and there were even figures from the Central Plains, Southern Ridge, and Northern Plains who had heard that there were treasures left behind by a Great Emperor here, all gathering together.

Zhang Xuan simply introduced to Gai Jiuyou what he had previously discussed with Jiang Taixu and others—about distributing the Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid to the most peerless figures of the younger generation to cultivate the most top-tier geniuses; Gai Jiuyou nodded after hearing this.

Even that old Great Saint of the Cai Family nodded in approval, believing that this event could proceed.

As a person who had achieved such cultivation under the most adverse environment, his character and spirit were extremely high.

"Back then, Qingdi also had great spirit; in his later years, he once wanted to help our clan suppress that terrifying Bushixiang, but unfortunately, after one strike, it still came to nothing. Back then, I could not understand how terrifying it must be if even a Great Emperor could not suppress it; so it turns out this involved the Underworld."

The old Daoist nodded earnestly, and new light appeared in his eyes.

Zhang Xuan thought about the materials still piled up, which could at least refine the Seven-Turn Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid, and his heart stirred.

Now that two Undying Divine Medicines were growing in the Shenmu World, having grown for such a long time, the essence was also extremely abundant.

If Zhang Xuan went to harvest them, he could probably obtain one or even two types of Divine Substance; perhaps he really could refine the legendary Nine-Turn Bloodline Evolution Fluid.

It might truly allow the old Daoist before him to step directly into that legendary realm.

"Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid?"

Jiang Taixu had not heard much of it, and even that Great Saint had a look of doubt, also having never heard of it.

It could only be said that both of these two had terrifying talent and aptitude, but they were still lacking in terms of experience.

It was very likely that neither of them had traveled far.

And in the Eternal Star Domain, if a person with talent and aptitude as outstanding as Gai Jiuyou were to pass by, they would definitely leave a deep mark on the Eternal Star Domain, just as the Eternal Star Domain still remembered Wan Qing and Wushi.

It was unclear what exactly Qingdi did, but Wushi Dadi, when he was about to attain the Dao, had forcibly shattered a divine Mecha of the Eternal Star Domain, which was an Imperial Weapon forged by a Great Emperor.

Ye Fan had also only encountered the Eternal Ancient Star by chance.

Looking at it this way, Gai Jiuyou's experience was not bad.

"There is such a thing; that can truly be considered special."

Gai Jiuyou was very surprised, and when Zhang Xuan and the three of them walked into the top-tier inn, that area was already empty, leaving only a figure from the Jiang Family to guide the way for Zhang Xuan and the others.

Jiang Taixu had taken the Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid and a portion of the items and moved to the Dragon Transformation Pool.

It was not for anything else, but for Ye Fan.

"What, you say Ye Fan won the top spot in the Dao Palace Realm, becoming the undisputed top powerhouse in the Dao Palace Realm, and therefore he obtained a portion of the Two-Turn Bloodline Evolution Fluid and is currently in the Dragon Transformation Pool, preparing to break through?"

Zhang Xuan's heart stirred; he had heard many rumors before, but he had not expected Ye Fan to be the first to win the top spot.

"There are many reasons; many people are still unsure of the actual efficacy of the Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid, so the truly top-tier figures have not yet fully entered the fray. They still have some reservations in their hearts, fearing there might be hidden traps."

"Of course, that Desolate Ancient Sacred Body is indeed peerless and overbearing. Even before reaching the limit of the Dao Palace Realm, his physical body is already incredibly formidable, not at all inferior to figures in the Four Extremes realm, and he uses this to suppress all opposition with ease."

"Furthermore, he himself has mastered the most top-tier secret techniques, so even if those top-tier descendants were to strike, they might not necessarily be able to gain the upper hand."

This member of the Jiang Family was clearly also shocked by Ye Fan and held him in high regard; Zhang Xuan found this quite acceptable.

While in the Nanyu of the Eastern Region, Ye Fan was still in a state of being beaten, but after arriving in Beiyu, his situation improved significantly.

With Gai Jiuyou teaching him the Secret of 'Xing', Zhang Xuan teaching him the Immortal Phoenix Rebirth Technique, and the God King teaching him the Secret of 'Dou' within Purple Mountain...

Ye Fan's strength level is even more formidable than that of the Saint Daughter of an ordinary Holy Land.

His performance in the current state is very reasonable.

"Then why are so many figures gathered here now?"

"They are all waiting, wanting to see just how miraculous the Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid is, and at the same time, they want to see if the Saint Body can break the curse and breakthrough to the Four Extremes."

"The God King ancestor personally gave instructions that if you, Senior Zhang, did not return, we should temporarily suppress him and not let him breakthrough. Everyone is waiting now, after all, you gave the order."

Zhang Xuan nodded. If this matter had happened earlier, he would not have been able to solve it, but now that Gai Jiuyou is by his side, along with this Great Saint in his peak state, the whole matter is very easy to resolve.

Gai Jiuyou did not even feel that this matter held any great crisis or risk, merely saying to the middle-aged Daoist beside him: "This matter has a certain connection to you, so you go and recover. I have some interest in that Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid and would like to go take a look."

"Good!"

The two of them simply assigned their respective duties, and Zhang Xuan was not overly worried.

Having a Great Saint in his peak state is enough to handle the current situation.

In the future, Ye Fan's disciple, that existence named Yang Xi, had no one to protect his path, yet he still crossed this threshold using the essence blood left behind by his ancestor, a Saint Body who was also at the peak of the Great Saint Realm.

Now that there is a better state and better figures watching over him, Zhang Xuan does not believe he cannot cross it.

Relaxed and at ease, the group walked toward the Dragon Transformation Pool, and the God King was the first to come out to greet them upon hearing the news.

When he saw Gai Jiuyou, his body trembled, and when he saw the middle-aged Daoist beside Gai Jiuyou, his body trembled once more.

Gai Jiuyou did not stand on ceremony, taking the initiative to step forward and praising: "To be able to walk such a long distance and reach such a realm in this kind of environment is truly formidable."

"Compared to you, Senior, I am far behind."

God King Jiang Taixu sighed. Looking at Gai Jiuyou, then at the middle-aged Daoist beside him, he felt a rare sense of confidence in his heart.

Jizi remained silent and reticent as always, only showing a glimmer in his eyes when he saw Gai Jiuyou and the middle-aged Daoist.

Seeing Jizi, Gai Jiuyou did not pull rank, showing quite a bit of respect instead.

After all, the prestige of the Void Great Emperor was not shouted out, but fought for with strength.

Several of the Void Great Emperor's descendants also died in the later Dark Turmoil; the Void Great Emperor's family never let anyone down and is worthy of the Human Race's respect.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Gai Jiuyou looked at the furnace in front of the God King, saw the Five-Colored Divine Fluid flowing inside, and then, after reviewing the techniques for refining the Strongest Bloodline Evolution Fluid and the partial techniques for refining the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill left behind by Zhang Xuan and Jiang Taixu, he was also amazed.

"Truly thinking of what predecessors had not thought of. To be able to utilize Divine Substance in this way, using the most overbearing means to extract the power within the bloodline, and then using the most gentle means to compensate for this part of the rules—it is very strong and very special."

"The Six-Turn Strongest Bloodline Evolution Liquid is not a big problem for me, and the Seven-Turn could also be attempted, but for anything higher, there are some issues."

After nodding and praising for a while, Gai Jiuyou shook his head.

"Where are the issues? Is it in the refining technique?"

Hearing Jiang Taixu's words, Zhang Xuan's heart stirred.

If even Jiang Taixu could only refine the Seven-Turn Bloodline Evolution Fluid, that would be far too difficult.

Then wanting to refine the true Eight-Turn or even the legendary Nine-Turn Bloodline Evolution Fluid would be far too hard.

"It is not a matter of cultivation; the furnace forged from this Transmitted Saint Weapon is simply not enough. To refine the Seven-Turn or Eight-Turn Strongest Bloodline Evolution Liquid, I fear one would need to use a Great Saint Weapon."

"If one were to refine the legendary Ninth-Turn, one might need the Jiang Family's Hengyu Furnace."

"Hoo!"

Jiang Taixu exhaled gently and smiled naturally: "If that is the case, it is not a big problem."

"I can go to the family and bring the Hengyu Furnace over!"

The middle-aged Daoist, after looking at the materials present, also nodded repeatedly, then said with a hint of regret: "It is a pity that it can only be refined to the Seven-Turn at most, which is completely useless to me. Even the Eight-Turn is basically ineffective. It is a pity that if one were to refine the legendary Nine-Turn, it would be too much of a loss; it requires Undying Divine Medicine, and the gain would not make up for the loss."

"Let's not think too much for now; perhaps it can be solved later."

Zhang Xuan smiled without a word. He could solve the Undying Divine Medicine issue, but he was not certain about the other materials.

"Why don't we first see what obstacles the Saint Body will encounter after breaking through."

(End of this chapter)