Chapter 1266: Forging Eternal Life Together

Translator: CinderTL

Great Tan City.

In a secret chamber of a cultivator’s inn, Song Wen held Bai Wei’s Communication Jade Slip and began transmitting a message.

[Senior Bai Wei, after careful consideration, I have decided to venture into the Turbid Spirit Realm. I humbly request your assistance in guiding me there.]

Bai Wei quickly replied:

[This was my suggestion from the start, so I won’t shirk my responsibility. However, I can only guarantee you won’t face any unwarranted obstacles when entering or exiting the Turbid Spirit Realm. All the dangers within the realm itself will be your own to overcome.]

Song Wen found nothing unreasonable in Bai Wei’s words.

The conditions within the Turbid Spirit Realm remained unknown. If Bai Wei had made sweeping promises to resolve all dangers, he would have been skeptical.

[Thank you for your warning, Senior. I will exercise utmost caution in navigating the various perils within the Turbid Spirit Realm,] Song Wen replied.

[You don’t need to worry too much. Although the three great sects will each send Body Integration Stage cultivators into the Turbid Spirit Realm, current information suggests that while treasures like the Pure Origin Heavenly Dew and Heavenly Soul Mushroom exist within, these spiritual objects are primarily useful for Void Refinement Stage cultivators and of little value to those at the Body Integration Stage. The number of Body Integration Stage cultivators the sects send will likely be extremely limited. If you avoid them and carefully handle the demon beasts in the Turbid Spirit Realm, you should face minimal danger,] Bai Wei said.

[I intend to compete for the Pure Origin Heavenly Dew. How can I completely avoid the three great sects? A fierce battle seems inevitable,] Song Wen replied.

[It seems you know very little about the Pure Origin Heavenly Dew. Have you ever wondered why it’s called "Heavenly" Dew?] Bai Wei asked.

Curiosity stirred within Song Wen.

He indeed knew little about the Pure Origin Heavenly Dew.

The two sets of breakthrough insights he had obtained both mentioned the dew, but only described its appearance and effects, never mentioning the conditions under which it formed.

This was precisely the question Song Wen had planned to ask Bai Wei today.

Only by understanding where the Pure Origin Heavenly Dew might appear could he hope to find it after entering the Turbid Spirit Realm.

"I humbly seek your guidance, Senior," Song Wen said.

"The Pure Origin Heavenly Dew is named ’Heavenly’ because it exists only above the Nine Heavens..."

Bai Wei paused briefly, as if organizing her thoughts before continuing the transmission.

"As you know, the world’s spiritual qi possesses the Five Elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Only when these Five Elements are perfectly balanced, refined by the Nine Heavens Astral Wind for a century, and infused with the vast power of the stars, can the Pure Origin Heavenly Dew condense. This stringent requirement makes the dew exceedingly rare. Moreover, the dew is not confined to a single location but drifts with the Nine Heavens Astral Wind, even risking dissipation back into heaven and earth spiritual qi. Therefore, upon entering the Turbid Spirit Realm, you need only ascend to high altitudes and search for traces of the dew, without necessarily engaging in conflict with others."

"I understand now. Thank you for clarifying this, Senior," Song Wen replied.

Bai Wei added, "The three sects will likely send their representatives into the Turbid Spirit Realm soon, though the exact timing remains uncertain. To avoid missing the opportunity, it’s best you remain in Great Tan City so I can notify you promptly when news arrives."

After ending his communication with Bai Wei, Song Wen followed her instructions and remained at the inn, focusing on quiet cultivation and regulating his breathing.

With departure imminent, he had no time to enhance his cultivation. Moreover, he carried all his essential resources with him, leaving nothing to prepare.

Three months passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, at the hour of Chen (7-9 AM), the sky had just brightened when Song Wen appeared above Great Tan City.

Several days earlier, he had received a message from Bai Wei instructing him to wait here.

Soon, a colossal flying ship, ten miles long, emerged from the Spirit Jade Palace and hurtled toward Great Tan City.

Bai Wei stood at the ship’s prow, her white robes billowing in the wind.

"Gou Jun, board the ship," her voice echoed in Song Wen’s mind.

Hearing this, Song Wen moved swiftly, soaring toward the flying ship.

As he approached, he noticed dozens of figures standing on the ship’s deck besides Bai Wei.

Their cultivation levels ranged from Divine Transformation to Body Integration, and their attire varied widely. Only a dozen wore the standard uniforms of the Spirit Jade Palace; the rest were dressed casually. Among them, Song Wen recognized a familiar face:

Wang Qiuyue!

Years ago, when Song Wen was being pursued by Gu Huang and fled into Chu’an City, it was Wang Qiuyue who had forced Gu Huang to retreat, indirectly saving him.

Wang Qiuyue and Bai Wei were the only Body Integration Stage cultivators on the ship’s deck.

"Greetings, Senior Bai Wei," Song Wen said, clasping his hands in a respectful bow as he landed beside her.

Bai Wei nodded. "Come with me to the ship tower. I’ve reserved a room for you."

As they slowly flew a few dozen meters away, Wang Qiuyue approached.

"This little friend looks unfamiliar. You must not be a disciple of our sect. Which family under our sect’s banner do you belong to?"

Song Wen’s guard immediately went up. If he revealed any weakness or exposed his identity as a demonic cultivator, Wang Qiuyue might strike him down with thunderous force.

During their previous encounter, Song Wen had secretly tasked Shadow Void with investigating Wang Qiuyue. Her cultivation level was identical to Bai Wei’s, both at the early stage of Body Integration. Ordinarily, with Shadow Void at his side, Song Wen wouldn’t need to fear her. However, he couldn’t be certain whether other Body Integration or even Great Ascension cultivators might be hidden within the ship tower.

Despite his inner trepidation, Song Wen showed no trace of it on his face. He clasped his hands in a respectful bow, his gaze fixed respectfully on Wang Qiuyue as she approached.

Having decided to enter the Turbid Spirit Realm, Song Wen had long prepared for interrogation by the Spirit Jade Palace.

But before Song Wen could answer, Bai Wei interjected.

"Elder Wang, his name is Gou Jun. He’s a rogue cultivator who once did me a great service. Lacking the necessary opportunities, he’s been stuck at the peak of Void Refinement for nearly a thousand years without breaking through. Upon learning about the Pure Origin Heavenly Dew in the Turbid Spirit Realm, he begged me to bring him along. To repay his debt, I had no choice but to agree. I hope you’ll keep this quiet, Elder, to avoid stirring discontent among certain members of the sect."

As Bai Wei spoke, she deliberately conjured a barrier, ensuring that only the three of them within could hear her words.

"So, he’s an old acquaintance of Elder Bai Wei," Wang Qiuyue said with a faint smile, her gaze sweeping over Song Wen with keen interest. "Elder Bai Wei, if I recall correctly, your primary reason for entering the Turbid Spirit Realm was to retrieve a Heavenly Soul Mushroom. This spirit herb is a key ingredient in the Heavenly Astral Body Integration Pill. Could it be that you’re going to such lengths to refine this pill for Junior Gou Jun?"

Bai Wei looked at Wang Qiuyue with confusion, as if unsure why she was bringing this up.

Wang Qiuyue continued, "Elder Bai Wei, you’re going to such lengths to help Junior Gou Jun. Is he truly just an old acquaintance?"

Bai Wei’s expression stiffened involuntarily, clearly caught off guard by Wang Qiuyue’s insinuation.

The smile on Wang Qiuyue’s face gradually deepened, taking on a knowing edge.

"Rest assured, Elder, I’ll keep your relationship with Junior Gou Jun a secret. If you two ever achieve eternal life together, remember my kindness."

With that, she waved her hand, unleashing a burst of spiritual power that shattered the barrier. Turning, she strode out of the room.

Bai Wei watched Wang Qiuyue’s retreating figure without attempting to explain.

"Let’s go," Bai Wei said softly to Song Wen beside her. "Follow me to the ship tower."

(End of the Chapter)

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