Inquiry about immortality

Chapter 2705 The Third Great World

Both Qin Sang and the Banyan Tree King looked worried.

They knew very well that even if they found out about Senior Qingyuan, they might not be able to do anything with their abilities.

But now they can't even find out where they are, which makes them feel deeply frustrated.

"Could we start with the Nine Nether Demon Clan?"

Qin Sang came up with an idea: since Senior Qingyuan's disappearance occurred after a battle with the Nine Nether Demon Clan's Mahayana cultivators, perhaps they could find some clues through the Nine Nether Demon Clan.

He also has the Nine Netherworld Demoness in his possession; perhaps he can use her identity to his advantage.

The Banyan King, however, was not optimistic. "The Nine Nether Demons are not easy to approach. The situation in the northern region of the Demon Realm is in a state of chaos, yet they have sealed off the Nine Nether Abyss. The clansmen they sent to Thousand Autumn Peak to resist the demon tide are also very xenophobic. This is because the Nine Nether Demons are not a race born in the Demon Realm, but rather came from another Great Thousand World a long time ago."

"Such a thing has happened!"

Qin Sang asked in surprise, "Why did they migrate to the Demon Realm? Could it be that the Demon Realm has already conquered a Great Thousand World?"

The Banyan Tree King said, "I heard from you, sir, that the homeland of the Nine Nether Demon Clan was destroyed long ago. In ancient times, the Demon Realm discovered that Great Thousand World, but that world was inherently flawed and could not form a stable Great Thousand World. It never experienced the complete cycle of formation, existence, decay, and emptiness, and was destroyed shortly after its birth. Because of their special racial talent, the Nine Nether Demon Clan became the sole survivor of that Great Thousand World when the cataclysm came. The Nine Nether Demon Clan reached some kind of agreement with the True Radiance Holy Clan, the ruler of the Demon Realm at that time. The True Radiance Holy Clan bestowed the Abyss upon the Nine Nether Demon Clan, and the entire Nine Nether Demon Clan migrated to the Demon Realm. Later, they gradually integrated into the Demon Realm, and to this day, their origins are little known. However, judging from the current behavior of the Nine Nether Abyss, there is still an indelible barrier..."

This was the first time Qin Sang had learned of the third Great Thousand World beyond the Spirit Realm and the Demon Realm, but it was a Great Thousand World that had already been destroyed!

In the vast universe, billions of stars represent billions of worlds, but here there are only three pitiful ones.

There are significant differences between the three great worlds. The Spirit Realm is like a vibrant young man, the Demon Realm is already old and frail, and the Great World of the Nine Nether Demon Clan is like a stillborn infant.

"Congenitally deficient..."

These four words are equally terrifying to the world.

Qin Sang couldn't help but recall the rumors about the River of Sin in the Spirit Realm. Some people said that the River of Sin was a sign of the Spirit Realm's inherent flaws, but the Spirit Realm was far more stable than the Great Thousand World of the Nine Nether Demon Clan, so it should be able to experience a complete cycle of reincarnation.

He increasingly felt that the world and living beings had many similarities. The formation, existence, decay, and emptiness of the world are just like the birth, aging, sickness, and death of a person. Death is destiny, and dust returns to dust and ashes return to ashes.

The difference lies in the fact that the vast world has a scale far exceeding that of ordinary living beings in the universe. It may not have its own consciousness, but it may have some kind of instinct, which can be called 'Tao'.

Living beings fear death, and their way of fighting death is through reproduction and transcendence through immortality. The world itself is also fighting against its own destiny.

The more Qin Sang thought about the theory that Senior Qingyuan had said back in the demon realm, the more profound it seemed, and it was definitely not something fabricated out of thin air.

Qin Sang pulled her scattered thoughts back. Since the Nine Nether Demon Clan was so xenophobic, then there was a place for the Nine Nether Demoness to use her skills. However, she could not act hastily and needed to plan carefully.

However, Qin Sang didn't have high hopes for the Nine Nether Demoness, since her cultivation level was too low and it would be difficult for her to access the real secrets.

Since neither of these two paths is feasible for the time being, we can only help the Banyan Tree King recover from its injuries as soon as possible.

Previously, the Banyan Tree King forcibly attacked, tearing apart the Six Desires Demon Palace and capturing Yin Sha Luo alive, but his injuries showed signs of worsening.

When it comes to healing, they feel even more helpless. You see, the Banyan Tree King was injured by a Mahayana cultivator, and after so much time, all the Banyan Tree King can do is stabilize its injuries and prevent them from worsening.

No matter how many miraculous medicines Qin Sang finds, they won't have an immediate effect on this kind of injury.

Thinking of this, Qin Sang suddenly remembered something else.

Among the treasures they looted at Yuanzai Celestial Palace, besides some ancient books and Tai Mu Xuan Bamboo, there was also a fist-sized Jade Pill, which appeared to be an ancient elixir.

Qin Sang and Demon Lord Luo Luo learned methods to restrain the Heavenly Demons from those ancient books and refined the Tai Mu Xuan Bamboo into the Tai Mu Divine Boat. However, Qin Sang still couldn't figure out how to make this Jade Pill.

This elixir possesses unique and unprecedented medicinal properties. It has undergone a long period of refinement and transformation, during which it has undergone unknown changes, ultimately evolving into this jade elixir.

He used various secret techniques to test the medicinal properties, but since he was not a true alchemist, he was unable to confirm them. He once considered cutting off a portion of the medicine and testing it on himself, but ultimately gave up the idea for fear of damaging the precious herb.

Of course, it wasn't entirely without discovery; this shouldn't be a pill used to enhance cultivation.

Qin Sang originally planned to find a master alchemist after leaving the Northern Demon Realm and learn from him.

Could this pill be a precious medicine for healing injuries?

Qin Sang immediately took out the Bi Dan and handed it to the Banyan Tree King.

This pill was an unexpected windfall. Senior Qingyuan had helped him so much, so what was a single pill if he could help Senior Qingyuan? Besides, finding Senior Qingyuan would allow him to save his senior sister.

"Elder Rong, please examine this pill. What are its medicinal effects?"

Qin Sang recounted the origins of Bi Dan.

Upon hearing Qin Sang's thrilling and wondrous experiences, the Banyan King was filled with amazement. It stretched out a branch, wrapped it around Bi Dan, and placed it into its own conjured mouth.

Once the jade tablet entered the mouth, it was transported to an unknown location by the Banyan King.

The withered tree face slowly closed its eyes, the ubiquitous aerial roots exuded a green that symbolized vitality, the boundless canopy swayed gently, and the leaves rustled.

After a long while, the Banyan King opened its eyes and said in a deep voice, "I sensed both life and death in this elixir. Only time can nurture such a wondrous elixir."

Qin Sang couldn't understand what the Banyan King was saying; he only cared about one thing: "Can this pill heal Elder Banyan's injuries?"

"You can try, but you can't refine it directly."

The Banyan King paused, pondered for a moment, and said, "Please come with me, Lord Qin, to see a fellow Daoist."

"Who are you going to see? Are you also a fellow Daoist from the Spirit Realm?" Qin Sang wondered, wondering if they were going to see a Grandmaster of Alchemy.

"No, that fellow Daoist is rather special. Once you see it, Lord Qin will understand."

As it spoke, the tree face slowly disappeared, and the aerial roots around Qin Sang began to wriggle, transforming into the incarnation of the Banyan King.

His true form remained in the safe Xuan Su Cave Heaven to heal his wounds, while Qin Sang protected his avatar as it went to see that mysterious fellow Daoist.

Just before they set off, they happened to encounter the Demon Lord Luo Luo emerging from seclusion.

"And who is this fellow Daoist?"

Lord Luo Luo was somewhat surprised to see the Banyan Tree King.

"This is Elder Rong, an old friend I met long ago when my cultivation was low. We've been separated for thousands of years; I never imagined we'd meet again in the Demon Realm..."

Qin Sang delivered the prepared statement.

When Luo Luo Demon Lord saw the forest that suddenly appeared on the other side of the cave, he felt the invisible pressure emanating from the Banyan Tree King and was secretly shocked. However, he had already witnessed Qin Sang's methods, so it was only natural that Qin Sang could befriend such a top expert.

"Fellow Daoist Luo Luo," Elder Rong greeted him.

Demon Lord Luo Luo quickly returned the greeting, "Luo Luo greets Elder Rong."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Demon Lord Luo Luo looked at Qin Sang. Knowing what he wanted to ask, Qin Sang took out all the treasures she had obtained from that cave, except for the pottery urn.

Luo Luo Demon Lord searched through the items, initially somewhat disappointed, but his eyes lit up slightly when he saw the black chrysanthemums. "These spiritual flowers are likely the Earth Princess Shadow Silk recorded in the ancient texts. Because they require the unique power of the Thunder Lord to nourish them, they only grow around the Thunder Lord's cave. Fellow Daoist, could you give them to me? Perhaps they can be used to refine into treasures that will be helpful for exploring the Thunder Lord's secret treasures in the future."

Clearly, Demon Lord Luo Luo is still determined to find the Thunder Lord's secret treasure and will continue his search once his injuries have healed.

And after meeting the Banyan Tree King and learning that he had gained another powerful ally, Lord Luoluo's ambition grew even greater.

Qin Sang was naturally pleased to see this. Whether it was improving the strength of the Thunder Beast Guards or finding the Five Thunder Envoy Academy Seal, they all depended on the Thunder Lord's Secret Treasury. However, he had more important things to do now and was unable to spare the time.

Since Demon Lord Luoluo is willing to search for Thunder Lord's secret treasure, they only need to wait for news from Demon Lord Luoluo, and then join forces to seize it.

The Banyan King wasn't particularly interested in Lei Jun's secret treasure, but since he had previously owed Qin Sang a favor, he wouldn't refuse.

They hit it off immediately, and the Demon Lord Luo Luo was greatly encouraged. He immediately returned to his cave to heal his injuries.

After leaving the Suspended Millet Cave, Qin Sang flew for more than a month, following the guidance of the Banyan Tree King, before stopping above a canyon.

The canyon is deep and dark, filled with demonic energy, and celestial demons come and go in an endless stream.

The Banyan King landed gracefully, and a green light spread out from beneath its feet, sweeping across the canyon.

Time seemed to stand still in the canyon; the demonic energy ceased to flow, the demonic shadows froze, and all was silent.

The Banyan King gazed into the depths of the canyon and said softly, "Fellow Daoist, I have returned to see you again."

As soon as she finished speaking, Qin Sang sensed a subtle fluctuation.

The beacon gate!

There is also a hidden paradise here. Each great world is said to have hundreds of millions of small worlds. Even in the Northern Demon Realm, there are quite a few small worlds that have not been invaded by the Heavenly Demons.

"The Master said that there is a remarkable being protecting the Demon Realm. The fact that the Northern Demon Domain has not completely died out and that these grotto-heavens are still alive is proof of that," the Banyan Tree King said with a touch of emotion.

What is that remarkable existence? Qin Sang was very curious.

The gate to the beacon opened, and the master seemed to be inviting them inside.

The gate of the beacon emitted a wisp of energy, and Qin Sang sensed the essence of the plants and trees, so she couldn't help but glance at the Banyan King.

The Banyan King flew towards the gate of the beacon, and Qin Sang followed in a flash.

Upon entering the cave, Qin Sang immediately saw a world filled only with green vines.

On the boundless land, countless green vines grow, some winding and creeping like meadows; others intertwining and climbing each other, shaped like tree trunks, some thick and some thin, some long and some short.

This vast green sea, which looks like a jungle, is actually made up of vines.

Moreover, these vines of varying thickness and length all have the same leaves and patterns, exuding the same vitality; they are actually from the same plant!

Qin Sang was surprised, but out of respect for the master of the cave, she did not recklessly unleash her divine sense. Instead, she activated her spiritual eyes to look around.

The green sea stretched to the horizon, boundless and limitless, its vitality emanating from all directions. In Qin Sang's perception, this world possessed only this one kind of life force; apart from it, there was not a trace of any other living beings!

He couldn't help but look at the Banyan King again. Could these green vines be like the Banyan King of the Demon Realm, covering an entire realm with their plant bodies, and even more domineering than the Banyan King, squeezing out the living space of other creatures and causing their extinction?

However, this grotto-heaven should be much smaller than the demon realm.

"This fellow Daoist monopolized sunlight, land, and water; vines and roots covered every corner. He triumphed in the competition, annihilating all rivals and becoming the undisputed overlord, but..."

The Banyan Tree King seemed to recall his time in the demon realm, where he too possessed the ability and patience to dominate. But he chose to oversee the realm, incarnating in countless forms to participate in and appreciate the beings of the demon realm, and the various landscapes they created.

This person made a different choice than him.

The Banyan King paused, then sighed, "But it lost even more, forgetting that it wasn't actually a Killing Vine, but rather a Nine-Flower Jade Tree."

‘Shashasha…’

The green sea beneath their feet began to boil, and the surrounding green vines surged toward them like snakes and pythons, coiling and piling up in front of them like a small mountain, with countless green vines intertwined in a tangled mess.

These green vines kept twining and changing, trying to transform into something, but they always ended up looking neither fish nor fowl.

Seeing this, Qin Sang understood somewhat.

These green vines are not mindless plants; they possess consciousness, but it is different from the consciousness of ordinary people. As the vines expand, their consciousness is constantly divided and spread throughout the entire cave.

This reminded Qin Sang of the Thunder Beasts of the Nether Thunder Abyss, but the Thunder Beasts could form a powerful Thunder Beast Will during the beast tide, something this green vine could not do.

The Banyan King stretched out its right hand, its arm transforming into branches that emitted a soft green light.

Upon contact with the green light, the vines gradually quieted down. One vine extended out, bathed in the green light, and they seemed to be communicating in a unique way.

"If you are willing to help me, I will keep my promise, help you to be reborn, and enlighten you in the future..."

The King of Banyan Trees opened its mouth.

After a long silence, the green vine nodded slightly, agreeing to their terms.

The Banyan King smiled and took out Bi Dan.

The green vines in front of them spread outwards, revealing a lake below.

'Snapped! '

The Banyan King crushed the jade powder, scattering it into the lake. Then, the ground rumbled and undulated, and thick roots, like dragons, broke through the soil. These were the main roots of the green vine, extending into the lake.

The green vines are absorbing the lake water, and the water level is getting lower and lower until it dries up.

Suddenly, the vines seemed to receive a huge amount of nutrients and began to grow wildly, with all the vines dancing wildly.

'Rumble...'

The main root took hold in the lake, prying up all the vines and roots in the cave and drawing them here, causing the earth to shake and the cave to be turned upside down.

After a long while, the strange phenomenon gradually subsided, and a magnificent green mountain made of piled-up green vines appeared in front of Qin Sang, reaching into the clouds!

A slender branch grows from the mountaintop, surrounded by countless green vines, slowly unfurling, sprouting leaves, and beneath the leaves, vibrant flower buds bloom.

Morning blossoms, evening fruits!

Four bright red fruits hung from the branch, their fragrant aroma incredibly tempting. (End of Chapter)