Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 290 - 209: Disaster Star Descends, Mouth with Double Teeth

Spiritual Resonance Cave Mansion, Tao Qian sat upright in the main seat, lost in thought.

Before him was a group of Nursing Woman Bird Demons, perhaps thinking they had grown familiar or maybe having eaten too many peaches, they had come to see Tao Qian as one of their own.

These Female Demons no longer concealed their true nature, and instead of sitting properly on the chairs, all squatted, fixing Tao Qian with curious eyes.

Tao Qian had long since grown accustomed to this group of Female Demons and didn’t mind being gawked at.

He was summarizing the worldly news he had heard in his mind, although it hadn’t been long since he had left Southern Yue and entered the Mountain Gate.

But it must be said that the Mortal World had changed immensely.

"Chaos!"

"The current Mortal World can precisely be described with this single word."

"It’s at least ten times more chaotic than when I left Southern Yue."

"Especially after the sudden, inexplicable death of the current Emperor, dozens of provinces within the Longevity Heavenly Dynasty nearly all fell into war. Some, originally belonging to various princes, incited wars one after another to vie for the throne, and many were taken advantage of by numerous ambitious figures and warlords... In short, the common people suffered the most."

"Moreover, it’s the changes in the world. Once the Ancestor God Forbidden Techniques were broken, creatures like Demon Cultivators and Transcendent Alien Species entered the world, and within a few short months, had deeply integrated with the mortal realm."

"It’s heard that a place called Golden Saint County suffered a Demon calamity, but at the critical moment, a powerful Ape Clan resolved the issue. This clan reached an agreement with the locals for peaceful coexistence, with the Ape Clan and the humans jointly governing that territory."

"Another tale speaks of Zhang City, where the residents were invaded in their dreams by a Fungus Demon one night. The demon proposed a merger where all city residents would offer their bodies for the demon to parasitize, in return for a ten-year Life Extension for each person and bestowing Transcendent abilities to those with the Talent, leading to arguments among the people in their dreams. By dawn, they reached an agreement with the Fungus Demon... The next day saw major changes in the city, which was renamed Fungus City, with citizens claiming to be descendants of the Fungus Ancestor, and among them, hundreds were endowed with Extraordinary Power, capable of battling Cultivators."

"Apart from that, there’s also the integration of Exotic Skills from the Western lands. Near Southern Yue, Xiangzhou is not only home to the underclass slums but also boasts many Mechanical Cities, with bizarre structures emerging abruptly from the ground, a spectacle of fascination combining ancient and modern aesthetics."

"These two types of events are not singular but numerous, with every corner of the vast lands of the Longevity Heavenly Dynasty experiencing earth-shattering changes."

"Uncle Qin Jiao, who similarly chose the Third Method, never faced such a complex situation back in his day. His path, I’m afraid, I cannot learn."

"And who knows what sort of messy tribulations I’ll have to endure once I enter the Mortal World?"

As Tao Qian mumbled to this point, the Source Qi within his body also peaked, as if silently urging him.

Just then, the auras of Little Age, Lian Jing’er, and Shan Jiu respectively approached from different directions.

All three were Alien Species.

By name, Tao Qian was their guardian, but apart from finding them Alien Species Cultivation Methods, there wasn’t much else he could do, so he had chosen a laissez-faire approach.

As far as he knew, it worked exceedingly well.

Perhaps by staying by his side for too long, they had been blessed with abundant good fortune, as even within the Spirit Treasure Mountain Gate, all three had their own chances and good luck.

Tao Qian had not looked after them for a long time, and sensing them again now, he suddenly realized that the three auras that approached were much more powerful than before.

He immediately rose to his full height and exited the Cave Mansion.

At first glance, he saw Little Age.

This endearingly naive child, originally known as Taisui, still looked the same, seemingly never aging.

However, the aura and scene surrounding him had drastically changed.

The Little Age of before had many wondrous aspects, but with a good-hearted nature, was timid as a mouse, and had no power of self-preservation.

But at this moment, the plump child was giggling heartily, cheerfully running toward Tao Qian who first sensed a trace of danger, then saw the sky full of beautiful, colorful dust clouds surging behind him.

The scenery of heaven and earth changed in an instant, only to see those strands and wisps, like clouds or mist, seemingly alive as they breathed and swallowed up, gathering all of the Source Qi between heaven and earth, whether it was pure or mixed.

"Taisui Qi Eating! These colorful clouds must be filled with countless spores, capable of devouring flesh and blood as well as Source Qi, and can also be used against enemies. There’s no need for any intricate devices, just unleash these spore clouds upon the enemy. Whether it is a single entity or a vast number, all will be devoured completely."

"Truly marvelous!"

Tao Qian exclaimed with delight in his heart, then turned his gaze to the much more staid Lian Jing’er.

Compared to Little Age, who had hardly changed in appearance, Lian Jing’er, as an Alien Species mechanical being, seemed as though he had switched into an entirely different body.

Now he stood as tall as Tao Qian’s neck, his parts still made of bronze, cast iron, ancient wood, and bone, but within, who knows how much metal essence he absorbed. Not only had he grown significantly, but he also gained an extraordinary luster.

Beyond that, two more things were added to his body.

One was a treasure wheel hanging behind his head, ingeniously constructed and brimming with terrifying energy.

The other was a three-pronged pitchfork in his hands, ancient and simple in design, covered with symbols and Forbidden Techniques.

When Lian Jing’er shot forward like this, Tao Qian momentarily had the illusion: This wasn’t the Mechanical Alien Species he had raised by his side, this was clearly a Divine General wielding divine weapons who had traversed from the ancient Heavenly Court.

At the same time, a strong premonition arose:

"I can summon the Buddha Ape protector, skilled in close combat and martial struggle."

"Yet in terms of pure combat skills, the Buddha Ape might not even be a match for Lian Jing’er now."

"With such combat power, he will certainly be able to help me."

At this moment, Tao Qian’s thoughts were bursting with surprise.

Clearly, he hadn’t anticipated such drastic changes in the two little ones after not seeing them for several days.

The Taisui Qi Eating Scripture!

The Creation Puppet Technique!

Are these two Cultivation Techniques so magical?

This idea rose in Tao Qian’s mind, dispelling as the subsequent conversations unfolded.

The two Cultivation Techniques chosen personally by Aunt Pan Si were indeed extraordinary, but they only contributed to a part of the tremendous changes in Little Age and Lian Jing’er.

The other element, similar to Tao Qian, was their ability to garner the affection of the fairies.

Lady Gu Huo Mountain, Fairy Cai Yun, Lue Immortal, and a host of other fairies all found Little Age and Lian Jing’er cute and pure, thus frequently bestowing benefits upon them. Whether it was rare Source Qi, massive blood and flesh, or metal essences, they had everything they could need.

It was this Karma that allowed the two little things to welcome such growth in a short time—to be quite literally fed into existence.

However, this method of advancement couldn’t last long, but presently, they were just at the right level.

As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Tao Qian suddenly turned his head to look in another direction.

Shan Jiu!

The appearance of this Wild Leek Demon had also greatly transformed.

Although still clad in his emerald-green Daoist robe, both his face and body had become round and swollen, expanded by more than a full circle.

This was bad enough, but what was even more exaggerated were the treasures hanging all over his body.

Tinkle, clink, treasure light surging.

As he flew over at a slow pace, Tao Qian felt his eyes being blinded bit by bit.

Even Tao Qian, looking at the numerous treasures on Shan Jiu’s body at this moment,

suddenly felt an intense impulse to harvest them.

Yet Shan Jiu himself was completely unaware of anything amiss, scratching his messy green locks with one hand while grinning from ear to ear.

Tao Qian didn’t even need to ask; the overly sincere Wild Leek Devil Lord began sharing on his own initiative.

Before long, Tao Qian understood the reason.

Sui and Lian Jing’er were being taken care of by the aunties.

Shan Jiu was even more carefree; during this period, he had unexpectedly caught the eye of a mentor, who took him under his wing for many days.

"Uncle Xue Ming, known as ’Mosquito Daoist’, originally an Alien Species of mosquito demon."

"Because of his solitary nature, he has always been a loner in the sect. Shan Jiu, while delivering Immortal Peaches, caught his fancy to be taken as a disciple."

"Even after being rejected by Shan Jiu, he still took great care of him, taking him along to mingle, sharing meals, and even giving him many treasures."

"He only sent Shan Jiu back when he knew I was about to leave the sect and enter the world."

Thoughts flickered in Tao Qian’s mind, and he summarized.

Then, as if realizing something, he couldn’t help but mock himself in his heart,

"Well then!"

"It seems not only am I fated to have no connection with proper cultivators, but even these little things I’m supposed to look after are the same."

"Hardly have they entered the Mountain Gate and truly cultivated for a few days, yet by mooching meals and drinks, they have attained such cultivation and wealth."

"They really... have prospects."

After holding back for a moment, these were the only three words that Tao Qian could think of.

Then he laughed again; the easy days were now at an end.

Although he had no idea what disaster would befall him after entering the world, given the current state of affairs, it was likely to be nothing good.

"Master said I chose the Third Method."

"After entering the world, I will be a disaster star."

"But with the current chaos, adding one more disaster star like me probably makes no difference."

With that thought settled, Tao Qian took one last look at the Ascending Immortal Island he had worked so hard to mooch off and then subdue.

He discarded the sliver of reluctance from his heart, waved his hand to signal that Dou Dou, Longevity, and Jiushou need not see him off.

"Take good care of the Daoist Field, and await my return."

As he spoke, Tao Qian shook his sleeves, and four Star Zha Demons tumbled out.

The next moment!

The area around Ascending Immortal Island brightened, the shimmering starlight flashed out, and four brilliant stars shot across the Penglai Sea, heading toward the distant and vast territory of the Longevity Heavenly Dynasty.

...

Longevity Heavenly Dynasty, just eight hundred miles from the Demon City on the sea.

Aboard the Spirit Treasure auspicious cloud, which had been transferred from the Star Zha Demon, Sui, Lian Jing’er, and Shan Jiu were all staring at Tao Qian, who was sitting cross-legged beside them, with strange looks.

It was no wonder for the three youngsters, as anyone here would have the same expression at this moment.

Because the seemingly "cultivating" Tao Qian’s body was undergoing many abnormal transformations.

One after another.

Like a single horn growing on his forehead, eerie scales covering his face, or his earlobes elongating and his head enlarging.

There were also less noticeable changes like a turtle’s spine, auxiliary throat, double pupils, and double teeth.

Tao Qian, with his eyes closed, could do nothing but let the Magic Skill within him run its course, all the while sensing the changes in his body.

Quite resigned, but also unable to do anything about it.

The Record that burst forth in his mind explained the reason.

[Name: Spirit Treasure Unlimited Tribulation Crossing Technique.]

[Record Type: Cultivation Technique.]

[Record: This top-grade Magic Skill from the three Transcendence Techniques of Spirit Treasure Sect refines one’s own body with all things of heaven and earth. Once cultivated, various tribulations come uninvited, with each tribulation endured equivalent to another beat of refinement, guaranteeing gains. When the time is right, one will suddenly transcend the mundane and step into the Realm of Transcend Mortality, and perhaps even directly enter the Cavernous Mystery, or even the Ultimate Happiness Realm, a truly unimaginable Sublime Dharma.]

[Note one: When troublesome tribulations arrive, this technique will automatically operate to refine the tribulation energy, and abnormalities will appear on the cultivator’s body as a warning.]

[Note two: If the tribulation is successfully passed, the calamity and troubles will vanish, and the abnormalities will also disappear.]

[Note three: Unavoidable!]

As the last four words emerged, Tao Qian’s driven auspicious cloud just entered the territory of Demon City.

He slowly opened his eyes, and the abnormalities on his body were henceforth frozen.

Double teeth!

Long ears!

Yes, although it was his first time, there were two abnormalities.

At that moment, Tao Qian’s ears had elongated, and the lobes had swollen and dangled like a Buddha’s visage.

And if he opened his mouth, one could even see his mouthful of layered big white teeth.

This new image was both abnormal and comical.

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