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Old Woman Caixia spoke slowly, "This old one has a proposal. Fellow daoists, would you be willing to hear me out?"
"Fellow Daoist Cai Xia, speak plainly."
Old Woman Caixia nodded and spoke directly, "I possess a unique ice-sealing technique that can slow the passage of my lifespan tenfold."
"During this ice-sealed period, we will take turns sending one person out to search for suitable Ascension Nodes. After two hundred years, we will all unseal together and discuss which spatial node to use for our ascension!"
This proposal was clearly superior to blindly choosing a random location for ascension, and it immediately gained unanimous approval.
"I agree. Over two hundred years, each of us will unseal for forty years, giving the five of us ample time to thoroughly explore every corner of the Human Realm."
"It might not be as ideal as this current node, but it's far better than hastily choosing a random place for ascension."
The first to agree was the Blood-Armored Man, whose lifespan was truly nearing its end. Fairy Xue Yue and the others, after careful consideration, also gave their assent.
Thus, the apex beings of this realm reached a consensus on this matter.
Meanwhile, at Lingyun Sect, the entire sect fell into a somber silence following Li Qing's near-death experience.
Su Xin returned to her cave abode with the Black Furnace containing Li Qing. She remained by his side day and night, her face perpetually wet with tears, silently activating the five elements spirit pearls to cleanse his fleshly body.
Even though this had little effect, she persisted tirelessly.
Meanwhile, the other core formation realm supreme elders convened a seven-day, seven-night meeting to discuss their next course of action.
Ultimately, they settled on a plan: to mobilize the entire sect to secretly search for the so-called Gold Fire Mark, while simultaneously exploring other methods to revive Ancestor Limitless.
"I do recall something about the Gold Fire Mark," Xu Xia said, remembering an old task Li Qing had once assigned him. "Ancestor Limitless once instructed me to search for it."
At that time, the mysterious grotto-heaven in the southern Azure Ridge Domain had only recently revealed itself, and traces of the Gold Fire Mark had been discovered there.
"Very well, Junior Brother Xu," Wu Chong said with a solemn nod. "We entrust this matter to you. The rest of us will assist in any way we can."
Fortunately, news of Li Qing's near-death state had been suppressed, and all disciples within the mountain gate were sworn to secrecy.
The Lingyun Sect remained the same Lingyun Sect it had always been, albeit with a slightly weakened foundation.
With two nascent soul realm cultivators and a transformed tiger king guarding the sect, Lingyun Sect remained the undisputed overlord of the Azure Ridge Domain, despite its weakened state.
Thus, Lingyun Sect secretly began searching for information about the Gold Fire Mark, careful to avoid drawing attention.
Yet even with these precautions, the sect's reach gradually extended into other great domains, subtly attracting the notice of some observant individuals.
Three years later, a pale-faced cultivator arrived at Lingyun Sect's mountain gate, his body adorned with rare and deadly poisons.
If Li Qing had been present, he would have immediately recognized this man as Zhang Mo, the core formation cultivator to whom he had given the Heavenly Poison Heart!
Now, through some unknown fortune, Zhang Mo had cultivated to the peak of the core formation realm, just half a step away from the nascent soul realm—a Pseudo-Nascent Soul Stage cultivator.
"Zhang Mo has come to pay respects to Lingyun Sect!"
Soon after, Xu Xia appeared outside the formation art, his eyes wary as he scrutinized the visiting poison refiner.
"Who are you? What business brings you to our sect?"
Zhang Mo chuckled softly and withdrew two golden flame insignia from his robes.
"I happened to learn that your sect has been searching for these."
Sect Leader Xu Xia's eyes lit up at the sight of the two Gold Fire Marks, his heart pounding with excitement.
For over three years, the entire sect had searched tirelessly for these artifacts without success. Now, someone was offering them up willingly!
Though surprised, Xu Xia maintained his composure, his voice cautious as he asked, "How did you come to know of this matter? To be frank, our sect has indeed been seeking such rare items. What reward do you seek in exchange, Fellow Daoist Zhang?"
As he spoke, Xu Xia secretly informed Su Xin of the situation.
"Hahaha, I merely overheard it by chance," Zhang Mo replied with a hearty laugh. "As for a reward, none is necessary. Senior Limitless once saved my life. Had it not been for his intervention, I would have long been devoured by a poison dragon."
"However, I would like to meet Senior Limitless in person. I also have some information related to these artifacts that I wish to share."
With a decisive gesture, Zhang Mo tossed the two Gold Fire Marks into the Lingyun Sect.
Xu Xia caught the ice-cold tokens, confirming that these were indeed the items Ancestor Limitless sought.
Moments later, a woman in a snow-blue robe descended from the sky. Su Xin glanced at the Gold Fire Marks in Xu Xia's hand, nodded, and asked, "What business do you have with him? You may speak directly to me."
Sensing the nascent soul realm spiritual pressure emanating from Su Xin, Zhang Mo immediately clasped his hands respectfully and said, "Greetings, Senior. I dare not conceal the truth: Senior Limitless once possessed a Heavenly Poison Heart, which I now seek to borrow to aid my breakthrough to the nascent soul realm."
"I don't know..."
Su Xin, skilled at sensing malice in others' hearts, detected no falsehood in Zhang Mo's words, nor any ill intent in his visit.
However, matters concerning Li Qing were of paramount importance and could not be divulged lightly.
"He is currently away from the sect," Su Xin replied. "Your timing is unfortunate. I will relay your request to him upon his return."
Hearing this, a flicker of disappointment crossed Zhang Mo's eyes, but he still bowed respectfully. "Understood. Thank you, Senior."
"Information about these Gold Fire Marks isn't a closely guarded secret," Su Xin continued. "Years ago, the Western Heaven Pavilion in the Cloud Marsh Domain conducted extensive research on them, but the investigation ultimately stalled."
"I suspect the Western Heaven Pavilion may still possess some relevant records."
Xu Xia couldn't conceal his delight at this unexpected windfall.
"Thank you for the information, Fellow Daoist Zhang," Su Xin said with a calm nod. "I will inform Li Qing of this matter upon his return."
"Thank you for your trouble, Senior!" Zhang Mo said, clasping his hands in a fist salute before taking his leave.
Su Xin held the two newly acquired Gold Fire Marks, repeatedly cleansing them with the pure water spiritual energy from the Water Spirit Pearl. After confirming there were no anomalies, she carefully embedded them into the inner wall of the Black Furnace.
Eighteen of the thirty-six slots were now filled.
With the addition of these two Gold Fire Marks, the golden spiritual light gathering within the Black Furnace grew even more intense.
Immediately afterward, Su Xin sensed that the vitality within Li Qing's body had strengthened slightly.
"The Western Heaven Pavilion of the Cloud Marsh Domain..." Su Xin murmured to herself, watching the scene unfold.
(End of the Chapter)
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