Chapter 531: Chapter 296: Helpless, the Great True Monarch’s Dilemma

After forging an alliance with the set forces, Qi Chuan then transformed into an Escape Light and disappeared into the distant horizon under the gaze of True Monarch Cyan Bamboo.

Upon leaving Sea Bamboo Island, this time, Qi Chuan did not visit other places but returned directly to the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect.

After all, although his future physical cultivation requires him to head to the Ice Valley in the northern part of the Chaotic Demon Sea, for now, he has just had a breakthrough not long ago and needs to adapt, so there is no rush.

Returning to the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, Qi Chuan began to organize the gains from this journey.

"Firstly, I slain a High Tier Demon Corpse, and acquired some rather exceptional High Tier Demon materials: one Golden Horn, one Demon Pearl, and a pair of Demon Eyes."

"For now, I haven’t thought of how to use these materials."

"Besides that, there’s a Broken Sword. Since this Broken Sword could suppress the Demon Corpse for so long, it must be extraordinary. The Metal Essence Qi contained within it is enough to support my Lifebound Flying Sword’s advancement for a while."

"Plus, with the Tier Four Middle to High-Grade Metal traded with Profound Sand True Monarch from the Celestial Desert State, at least before reaching Divinity Transformation, I wouldn’t have to worry about acquiring High Tier Metals for my Lifebound Flying Sword’s promotion."

"As for cultivation, my body cultivation has advanced to Tier Four Early Stage, which is a significant improvement." 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"Lastly, there’s the ’Incomplete Fifth-Stage Technique: Primordial Technique,’ the ’Youthful Appearance Technique,’ the ’Fire-Seeking Technique,’ and that mysterious Spirit Seed, the Cyan Lotus Seed, that I got from True Monarch Cyan Bamboo."

"The Incomplete Fifth-Stage Technique: Primordial Technique is useless to me, so later I will go to Senior Brother Qingyun and give it to him."

"The Fifth Layer of the ’Youthful Appearance Technique’ can perfectly conceal one’s bone age and also has the effect of preserving youth, which needs to be cultivated early. However, there’s no need to be overly concerned; with the Hundredfold Critical Strike, even if I take my time with cultivation, I will eventually reach the Realm of Perfection for the Fifth Layer, achieving eternal youth and concealing bone age."

"As for the Fire-Seeking Technique, although currently, I don’t have any particular needs for special Spirit Flames, it’s still better to train in it first, since one can never predict future requirements. If I eventually need special Spirit Flames, having advanced proficiency in the Fire-Seeking Technique will undoubtedly be beneficial."

After organizing everything, Qi Chuan had a clearer view of his future cultivation.

In his mind, he had already prioritized the Youthful Appearance Technique and the Fire-Seeking Technique.

Subsequently, Qi Chuan took the Jade Slip containing the Incomplete Fifth-Stage Technique: Primordial Technique and went to find Qingyun True Monarch.

Before long, in the main hall of the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, Qi Chuan and Qingyun True Monarch each took their seats.

"Senior Brother Qingyun, please take a look. This is the ’Primordial Technique.’"

Qi Chuan took out the Jade Slip and said to Qingyun True Monarch.

"Let me see."

Qingyun True Monarch took the Jade Slip with great curiosity, examined it, and then sighed, "Truly a Tier Five Technique, but unfortunately, it’s incomplete."

"Even so, it is still very valuable. In the future, if someone in the Immortal Sect does not wish to practice my Thousand Illusions and Ten Thousand Flowers Technique, they can cultivate this technique instead."

Despite the regret, Qingyun True Monarch understood that obtaining such a technique was undoubtedly a great fortune.

"Also, there’s the ’Youthful Appearance Technique’ and the ’Fire-Seeking Technique.’

"The ’Youthful Appearance Technique’ has an excellent effect for preserving youth, and if Senior Brother Qingyun is interested, you might as well try to practice it."

"And this Fire-Seeking Technique is somewhat unique; cultivating it allows for searching special Spirit Flames, though its effectiveness is limited by proficiency."

Then, Qi Chuan took out the texts of the Youthful Appearance Technique and the Fire-Seeking Technique, handed them to Qingyun True Monarch, and said.

Qingyun True Monarch took the two Jade Slips, smiled gently when hearing the Youthful Appearance Technique, and didn’t care too much about it.

Apparently, Qingyun True Monarch wasn’t too concerned about maintaining a youthful appearance.

However, he showed some curiosity upon hearing about the Fire-Seeking Technique, "It can find special Spirit Flames? It’s the first time I’ve seen such a divine technique."

His interest had already been piqued.

He planned to practice it someday.

"By the way, there’s also this Spirit Seed. Can you, Senior Brother Qingyun, discern anything from it?"

Qi Chuan took out the Cyan Lotus Seed and explained its peculiarities to Qingyun True Monarch.

"There’s actually such a miraculous Spirit Seed? Even Junior Brother Qi Chuan’s Flying Sword can’t cut it open?"

Upon hearing this, Qingyun True Monarch was also quite shocked.

He took the seed and examined it closely.

Yet after a moment, he couldn’t figure out anything either and said, "With my knowledge, I also do not know what kind of Spirit Plant’s seed this is. However, my guess aligns with Junior Brother Qi Chuan’s; this item must be above Tier Five level!"

Seeing that Qingyun True Monarch was also clueless about the Cyan Lotus Seed, Qi Chuan could only put it away with some helplessness.

It seems he would need to find a way himself later.

"Oh right, Junior Brother Qi Chuan, there’s something I’d like to tell you."

At this moment, Qingyun True Monarch remembered something and spoke to Qi Chuan.

"What is it?" Qi Chuan raised his eyes, puzzled, and asked.

"Recently, Cangjian True Monarch, who benefited from some fortune, is attempting to break through to the Realm of the Great True Monarch!" Qingyun True Monarch’s voice grew heavy as he said this.

"Cangjian True Monarch is trying to break through to the Realm of the Great True Monarch?"

Hearing this, Qi Chuan was inevitably surprised.

In recent years, actually, the Cangjian Pavilion and Yin Yang Mansion, these two Sects, had become much more subdued.

Clearly, they were aware that even if they worked together, they could not significantly threaten the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, which had two Dual Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators.

As such, the so-called alliance between the two Sects was essentially non-functional.

However, this was in the case that the strength of the two Sects had not changed much.

But once either Cangjian True Monarch or True Monarch of Yin and Yang advanced to the Realm of the Great True Monarch, the situation between the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect and the two-Sect alliance would be completely reversed, thrusting us into great danger.

And from what Qi Chuan knew.

While Cangjian True Monarch had not yet reached the limit of his lifespan, he was indeed quite old.

I’m not sure how many centuries he has left to live.

Under such circumstances, if he accidentally finds some fortune, attempting a breakthrough to the Realm of the Great True Monarch is only natural.

Generally, at any realm, as life’s end draws near, the probability of breaking through further diminishes.

Cangjian True Monarch is probably impatient now.

It appears to be the situation at the moment.

"What’s the current situation like? Has Cangjian True Monarch broken through? Has a result been reached?"

Qi Chuan inquired with some concern.

After all, this matter is closely related to the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, and naturally, it is closely related to him, considering he is the second Supreme Elder of the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, he cannot stand aloof.

"The results are out."

Qingyun True Monarch, with a complex expression, quietly said, "Cangjian True Monarch’s breakthrough attempt has clearly failed, and he seems to have suffered significant injuries because of it. His energy has drastically waned, his mana has regressed, and even his lifespan may have been reduced by a hundred years or more."

"It has... already failed? So soon?" Qi Chuan was taken aback, exhaled a little, and said, "But shouldn’t this be a good thing for us?"

"Indeed, it is a good thing..." Qingyun True Monarch nodded, then sighed, "But it also reminded me of myself; achieving the Realm of the Great True Monarch is extremely difficult. If I attempt it in the future, the result likely won’t be much different from Cangjian True Monarch’s."

Hearing this, Qi Chuan understood why Qingyun True Monarch had such a tone and expression when discussing this matter.

"Perhaps it won’t be. Once I advance to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, I will look for some special items or refine Tier Four Upper Grade Elixirs to hopefully assist Senior Brother," Qi Chuan consoled.

"That’s a matter for the future, and actually, my concerns aren’t as urgent," Listening to Qi Chuan, Qingyun True Monarch looked at him intently and admonished, "Given your potential, Qi Chuan, entering the Realm of the Great True Monarch is almost a certainty in the future."

"However, even so, when advancing to such a realm, you must be extremely cautious and avoid any carelessness. Otherwise, if you end up like Cangjian True Monarch, even if you can attempt again in the future, I’d worry about the harm to your foundation, which is something I wouldn’t want to see. Do you understand?"