Chapter 8: The Road to Chang Sheng is Long, Turning Back, I Am Still Here.
Linglong Sect.
Countless cultivators gathered from all directions.
Some flew on swords, some rode clouds and mist, and others were riding powerful flying Demon beasts.
The purpose of these people coming here was only one, which was to celebrate Linglong Sect's "Chang Sheng Immortal" taking over the position of Elder.
Chang Sheng Immortal arrived at Linglong Sect seventy years ago, and relying on her cultivation talent, she reached the Nascent Soul realm within a short seventy years.
Such cultivation speed was unheard of throughout the entire Great Qian Dynasty.
However, what people talked about the most regarding Chang Sheng Immortal, besides her cultivation talent, was her unwavering Dao Heart.
She didn't cause disputes, didn't form Dao Companions, and even turned a blind eye to the Sect's power.
If someone asked her the purpose of such arduous cultivation, her answer would always be just two words.
"Chang Sheng!"
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"Nian Sheng, the ceremony is about to begin."
A voice awakened Li Niansheng, who was lost in thought standing on the mountaintop.
Hearing someone call, Li Niansheng sighed softly and slowly turned her head.
The person who came was Li Niansheng's enlightenment Master, Shui Linglong.
Looking at Shui Linglong in front of her, Li Niansheng said softly, "Master, I don't want to be an Elder, I just want to Cultivate quietly."
Hearing this, Shui Linglong said, "You still can't let go of him?"
"I stepped onto the path of cultivation for him.
Without him, everything will be meaningless."
"But he is a Mortal.
Seventy years have passed, and he has now become a white-haired Old Man."
"It's even very likely he's long since passed away.
You are ultimately people from two different worlds, do you understand?"
Listening to Shui Linglong's words, Li Niansheng smiled faintly and said.
"Master, you don't understand."
"Changsheng Gege's words will definitely count.
He said the road to Chang Sheng is long, and if one day I turn back, he will definitely be standing behind me."
"If he said it, then he can definitely do it."
Facing Li Niansheng's persistence, Shui Linglong couldn't help but sigh.
After arriving at Linglong Sect, Li Niansheng began to show her talent, but her obsession with that man also grew day by day.
The Sect Master knew this.
To resolve Li Niansheng's obsession, the Sect specifically sent people to Li Niansheng's hometown.
The purpose was to bring Chen Changsheng over.
Extending a Mortal's lifespan by a few decades wouldn't cost much in resources.
If it could resolve Li Niansheng's obsession, it would simply be the most cost-effective business under the heavens.
It's just a pity that when the Sect's people arrived there, the coffin shop had long been empty.
Only after some inquiries did they learn that after Li Niansheng left that year, Chen Changsheng also left shortly after.
Finding a Mortal in the vast sea of people was not a simple matter.
Seeing Shui Linglong remain silent, Li Niansheng's lips curved upwards as she said.
"Alright Master, I still need to take on the position of Elder."
"Because only by becoming an Elder of Linglong Sect can I obtain more resources and better Cultivation Techniques."
"I don't want to stop on this path, because I know Changsheng Gege won't stop either."
After speaking, Li Niansheng skipped and hopped towards the distant Sect.
Looking at Li Niansheng's happy appearance, Shui Linglong's brows furrowed even tighter.
Because over these seventy years, only when Chen Changsheng was mentioned would a smile appear on her face.
But how long could this illusion, like a bubble, last?
Chang Sheng is something all cultivators yearn for, but no cultivator has ever been able to achieve it, let alone a Mortal.
If one day Li Niansheng's illusion is shattered, her Dao Heart will probably collapse instantly.
Thinking of this, Shui Linglong could only sigh again.
Because this was an unsolvable problem.
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Sect's training ground.
"Shangqing Temple presents two Glazed Pills!"
"Tianfo Temple presents one Buddhist scripture..."
One congratulatory gift after another was presented.
However, facing these things that made countless cultivators envious, Li Niansheng just sat quietly on the Elder's seat, not even sparing them a glance.
After presenting Tianfo Temple's congratulatory gift, Yixiu was so anxious he kept scratching his head.
Because he didn't know how to give Chen Changsheng's wood carving as a gift.
Besides, that guy Chen Changsheng was stubborn.
If he didn't do what was agreed upon, Chen Changsheng would definitely not let him extend his lifespan.
Seeing that the next Sect was about to present their congratulatory gift, Yixiu immediately braced himself and said.
"Chang Sheng Martial Aunt, your Martial Nephew still has another congratulatory gift to present."
Yixiu's words instantly silenced the entire ceremony, and all eyes gathered on Yixiu.
Tianfo Temple's congratulatory gift had already been presented, and now there was another one.
It was clear that this was prepared by Yixiu himself.
In this kind of setting, a man presenting his own gift, the meaning behind it was already self-evident.
Hearing Yixiu's words, Li Niansheng slightly turned her head and said expressionlessly, "You are considerate."
Li Niansheng's indifference was within everyone's expectations.
At the same time, everyone also held the mood of watching a show.
Tianfo Temple's most intelligent successor had developed worldly desires, and his target was Chang Sheng Immortal, who was wholeheartedly devoted to the Dao.
This gossip would be talked about for at least twenty years.
"Gulp!"
Forcibly swallowing a mouthful of saliva, Yixiu endured immense pressure and offered the wood carving in his arms with both hands.
After causing such a scene today, he estimated he would be reprimanded by his Master upon returning.
It was likely he wouldn't be able to leave Tianfo Temple for ten years.
When Yixiu took out the "congratulatory gift," countless divine senses instantly swept over it.
After discovering that the congratulatory gift was just a simple wood carving, everyone almost burst out laughing.
Young Men always liked to do these flashy things.
In these seventy years, Chang Sheng Immortal had received many such gifts representing affection.
However, all the gifts were burned clean by Chang Sheng Immortal in one go.
Just when everyone thought this time would be the same as usual, the originally calm Chang Sheng Immortal suddenly stood up.
Swish!
Her powerful Nascent Soul Stage cultivation allowed Li Niansheng to instantly arrive in front of Yixiu.
Looking at the wood carving in Yixiu's hand, Li Niansheng's body was trembling slightly.
Picking up the wood carving, gently stroking the marks left by the carving knife, Li Niansheng once again felt Chen Changsheng's presence.
This unique animal shape, only Changsheng Gege in the entire world could carve it.
Changsheng Gege indeed didn't break his promise.
He had always been with her.
Thinking of this, Li Niansheng clutched the wood carving in her hand, and then revealed a smile that was enough to make heaven and earth lose their color.
"I like this item very much.
After the ceremony ends, come see me alone."
"Remember, alone."
All guests: ???
No, what is this situation?
Chang Sheng Immortal took a liking to a Foundation Establishment Stage Little Monk.
Linglong Sect Master: ( ͡ ° ͜ ʖ ͡ °) ✧
Thank the ancestors of Linglong Sect for their blessings, Nian Sheng has finally figured it out.
Although Yixiu's seniority, strength, and age were all a little bit off.
But this wasn't a big problem.
When those few Old Monks from Tianfo Temple retired, Yixiu's seniority would naturally increase.
Strength in this aspect was a bit tricky.
Linglong Sect didn't seem to have any good dual Cultivation Techniques!