The First Immortal of Destiny-Chapter 657 Farewell_1

Once I establish a Divine Bridge, there will come a day when I will traverse the Primordial Realm, and who knows, I might even venture into other worlds!

Shen Mo mused silently.

What Heavenly Monarchs like Danchen Zi and others pursue, such as the legendary "Immortal Realm" and the elusive Outer Zone's Longevity race, also greatly interests me. The former, needless to say, is a world brimming with Immortal Spirit Qi where the Immortal Path flourishes—practically the Cultivation Blessed Land every cultivator dreams of... If I could find such a world, it would greatly benefit my cultivation, and I could also aim for a higher Dao Realm!

Apart from this, I have another concern. If I were to achieve the Heavenly Monarch realm, my lifespan could reach three thousand years, but most of those close to me would likely pass away before I do. Setting others aside for the moment, take my Dao companion, Zhao Lingyin. Given her obsession with the Alchemy Path and her laziness towards cultivation, achieving the Golden Core realm will be no easy feat for her. If her cultivation remains stagnant at the Spirit Sea Realm, assuming no natural disasters or man-made calamities, she'll only live for five hundred years. Even if she miraculously forms a Golden Core, her lifespan will only extend to a thousand years, after which she will die of old age! If I could find such an Immortal Realm, I could take her there. The Immortal Spirit Qi would extend her lifespan and make her cultivation much easier.

My interest in the Outer Zone's Longevity race is also due to my designs on their expertise in the Alchemy Path. Perhaps I could refine a Longevity Pill with minimal side effects to help Zhao Lingyin, Chen Mengze, and other close ones attain a longer lifespan. That way, when the day of inevitable separation by death arrives, I won't have to resort to extreme measures to forcibly keep them with me! When my cultivation reaches such a profound level, perhaps I can secure true longevity for Zhao Lingyin and the others. Wouldn't it be a wonderful thing to become true divine immortal companions with them?

「...」

The Evil-eating Centipede, carrying Shen Mo and Lady Scarlet, appeared in the sky above Wangxian Mountain.

Immediately after, Shen Mo waved his sleeve, and a flash of Sword Light erupted from it, falling directly onto the Evil-eating Centipede. When the Sword Light dispersed, the gigantic demonic beast, a thousand zhang in length, had utterly vanished!

This peak Class IV Spirit Pet was Shen Mo's formidable assistant. Of course, he hadn't used sharp sword Qi to pulverize it.

Rather, he had executed the 'Fairyland' sword style, an original creation from the *All-Encompassing Sword Canon*, and taken the Evil-eating Centipede into the 'Sword Zone'.

So far, Shen Mo had created three unique Senluo Sword Techniques: one for Slaying Demons, one for Reincarnation, and one for Fairyland.

He had created the 'Fairyland sword style' many years prior. Initially, it could only store inanimate objects and could not accommodate other living beings. After prolonged and meticulous study, the 'Sword Zone' created by the Fairyland sword style had by then reached the level of The Smallest Space of Ming Yu, capable of accommodating living Spirit Pets like the Spirit Storage Rat and the Evil-eating Sky Centipede!

Of course, there was still some way to go before it reached the level of the Golden Flowery Realm, where spiritual plants could be cultivated.

Because of the Spirit Pet Contract he had signed with the Spirit Storage Rat and the Evil-eating Sky Centipede, storing them in the 'Sword Zone' and maintaining this peculiar space did not consume too much True Yuan, nor was the burden on his soul too significant.

If he were to accommodate other cultivators or living creatures, the True Yuan consumption and soul burden would increase dramatically. Furthermore, it wasn't as overwhelmingly powerful as the offensive Skill, 'Universe in the Sword'; when using this Fairyland technique, if a living creature struggled even slightly, he would be unable to pull it into the 'Sword Zone'.

However, for replacing the Universe Bag and the Spirit Pet Bag, it was incomparably superior.

Those treasure bag magic artifacts were relatively fragile compared to the 'Sword Zone'. Even if their grade was high and their materials extraordinary, they could be damaged in a fierce Magic Duel. But as long as Shen Mo's True Yuan was not completely depleted and his soul remained intact, the 'Sword Zone' could continue to exist.

That being said, the best of such abilities still belonged to the Golden Flowery Realm of the Flower Fairy clan. If it could be fully refined, it could be stored within one's Dantian, making it even safer than the Sword Zone.

After Shen Mo had stored away the Evil-eating Centipede, he didn't immediately return to his cave mansion. Instead, he turned to Lady Scarlet beside him and said, "Lady Scarlet, I will be returning to the Red Flame Zone in a few days."

"If you have the time, why don't you join me for some drinks at the Fairy Feast Tower?"

"Firstly, to thank you for introducing me to Sect Master Duanmu. Secondly, it's also to bid you a proper farewell…"

A flicker of surprise crossed Lady Scarlet's face, but she quickly regained her usual composure, smiling brightly. "The celestial delicacies and fine wines at the Fairy Feast Tower are indeed excellent. I haven't indulged in a long time. Now that Senior Brother Qingyun mentions it, my cravings have been stirred!"

Subsequently, the two descended from their escaping light and stepped into the Fairy Feast Tower.

This celestial restaurant wasn't owned by Lady Scarlet but was established there by the Hundred Herbs Sect, a major immortal sect with close ties to the LiMountain Elixir Sect. However, the arrival of Shen Mo and Lady Scarlet, both top figures on Wangxian Mountain, immediately caused a stir throughout the Fairy Feast Tower. The disciples of the Hundred Herbs Sect in charge of the tower's affairs personally came to pay their respects to the pair!

After an array of celestial delicacies and spiritual wines, things unheard of and unseen in the mortal realm, were laid out on the table, Lady Scarlet personally filled a cup of spiritual wine for Shen Mo, smiling. "Senior Brother Qingyun, I wish you a smooth and successful journey back to the Red Flame Zone!"

"Thank you, Lady Scarlet."

「...」

After three rounds of wine, Lady Scarlet, who had not used any techniques to dispel the alcohol's effects, had a flush on her face, her blush making her appear even more captivating. "Senior Brother Qingyun, how long will you be gone… before you return?"

"I'm not sure yet."

Shen Mo shook his head. "It could be as short as a year or two, or as long as until I achieve the Heavenly Monarch realm!"

"My cave mansion on Wangxian Mountain—I hope Lady Scarlet can help me keep an eye on it, to prevent anyone from breaching the grand array and forcibly occupying it."

He had set up the ancient formation altar within his cave mansion. Although he had laid down numerous Formations and Prohibitions outside, there was no guarantee that some unperceptive individuals, seeing his prolonged absence, might not try to attack the formations and force their way in.

With Lady Scarlet, a prominent figure on Wangxian Mountain, looking after it, things would naturally be much more secure.

The grand array could span the Immortal Burial Sea. This would make it much more convenient for Shen Mo or others to travel between the Red Flame Zone and the Heaven Patrolling Zone, saving a great deal of time and effort.

As for the three catties of Enlightenment Tea produced annually by the Ancient Vine Sect, he could also send his disciples here via the grand array to collect it from the Ancient Vine Sect using his Identity Token.

Upon hearing Shen Mo mention that there was a Teleportation Array in his cave mansion connecting the two domains, Lady Scarlet's eyes lit up. The melancholy she had hidden so well instantly vanished. Patting her ample chest, she vowed, "Senior Brother Qingyun, you don't need to worry! I will personally look after your cave mansion and ensure no villains dare to trespass…"

There was no point in keeping this information from Lady Scarlet. After all, Shen Mo would be sending people to collect the Enlightenment Tea in the future, and it would be impossible to hide it from a local influential figure like her.

He might as well be upfront with her, as long as she promised not to spread the information!

However, upon learning this, Lady Scarlet began to pester him relentlessly, insisting on obtaining a spiritual key token that would grant her access to the protective grand array and Shen Mo's cave mansion.

Shen Mo couldn't withstand her persistent entreaties and had no choice but to create another Prohibition Token and give it to her. He then repeatedly urged and instructed her not to casually open the cave mansion or use the Teleportation Altar!

"Alright, I know!"

Lady Scarlet carefully tucked away the spiritual key token, her face beaming with delight.