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Chapter 59: The Longevity Dao Scripture
Chapter 59: The Longevity Dao Scripture
Qingyang Sect.
At the back of the mountain, in a cave.
Gu Qingfeng and Gu Yang arrived at this location, where several guards were already present. Each guard's face was grim.
When they saw the two men approach, the guards bowed in respect.
"Welcome, Sect Master. Welcome, Young Master!"
"Hmm, what's the situation inside?"
Gu Qingfeng glanced at the cave entrance, which gave off an ominous vibe.
One of the guards reported, "There are many bodies inside the cave. Some have already turned to bones, while others are like mummies."
Gu Qingfeng nodded slightly, then instructed the guards.
"Stay here. I'll go in and take a look."
With that, Gu Qingfeng stepped into the cave, with Gu Yang closely following.
As soon as they entered the cave, the darkness enveloped them. However, even the weakest among them, Gu Yang, had surpassed the Blood Refinement stage, making it easy for him to see in the dark.
Despite the dimness, they could still make out the surroundings.
As they delved deeper into the cave, they noticed that the stone walls were embedded with night pearls, illuminating the dark cavern.
At that moment, the scene inside the cave became clear to them.
The ground was littered with bodies, some reduced to skeletons, others mummified. The stench of blood and decay filled the air, making one feel nauseous.
The sight made Gu Yang's face pale.
Although he had already shed blood and killed many warriors during the battle at Qingyang Sect, the sheer horror of this scene still made him feel uneasy.
Only Gu Qingfeng remained calm, unperturbed by the sight of the dead.
Just a few corpses, nothing to be alarmed about.
"This must be where Qingyang's old ancestor practiced. Using living people to cultivate and absorbing evil into the body truly strips one of their humanity, making them no better than beasts!"
Gu Qingfeng's voice was cold. He stomped his foot, and the ground trembled, cracks spreading out from under his shoes.
Seeing this, Gu Yang was once again amazed.
To be able to achieve such an effect with just a light step was far beyond what a Blood Refinement stage warrior could imagine.
As the ground cracked, they saw more bones exposed.
Clearly, the number of bodies buried here was far more than what was visible on the surface. Counting them all would be a daunting task.
Gu Qingfeng carefully searched the area where Qingyang's old ancestor had practiced, his gaze finally settling on a mat.
After a brief examination, he discovered something unusual.
When he tore the mat apart, a thin, yellowed book appeared before him.
The book looked like ordinary paper, but it felt different to the touch. Gu Qingfeng tried to tear it, but it remained undamaged.
Clearly, the material of the book was extraordinary.
On the cover, a few large characters caught his eye.
The Longevity Dao Scripture!
Gu Qingfeng's expression remained unchanged as he flipped through the book. After a moment, he closed it again.
The Longevity Dao Scripture, like the Spirit Treasure Technique, was merely another secret method for absorbing evil into the body.
From the contents of the Longevity Dao Scripture, Gu Qingfeng learned that the secret method described involved a malevolent entity known as a Shadow Fiend.
No secret method for absorbing evil into the body was universally applicable to all malevolent entities; each method was specific to a particular type of evil.
From this, it's clear that there are many types of malevolent spirits, with Shadow Tricksters and Heart Devourers being just two of them.
Now.
Elder Qingyang has fallen.
The Shadow Tricksters within his body will soon awaken. If someone possesses the secret technique called the Longevity Dao Scripture, which allows the absorption of malevolent spirits, they can directly inherit the spirits and transform into a Warlock.
Additionally.
The Longevity Dao Scripture contains detailed records about Warlocks, far more comprehensive than those in the Spirit Treasure Techniques.
Through this, Gu Qingfeng gained a deeper understanding of Warlocks.
The first realm of a Warlock is called Spirit Absorption.
Above Spirit Absorption is Spirit Accumulation!
Above Spirit Accumulation is Spirit Mastery!
A Warlock at the Spirit Absorption realm is equivalent to a Blood Refinement Warrior.
A Warlock at the Spirit Accumulation realm is equivalent to a Bone Refinement Warrior.
If one reaches the Spirit Mastery realm, the weakest would be equivalent to a Marrow Cleansing Warrior, while the strongest could rival a Viscera Refinement Warrior.
Moreover.
Warlocks are generally much stronger than Warriors of the same realm. For example, a peak Spirit Absorption Warlock can easily slay a Bone Refinement Warrior.
Even a newly ascended Spirit Mastery Warlock can effortlessly subdue a Marrow Cleansing Warrior.
"From this, it seems that Elder Qingyang must not have yet broken through to the Spirit Mastery realm!"
Given that Warlocks of the same realm are stronger than Warriors, if Elder Qingyang had broken through to the Spirit Mastery realm, his strength would have been far greater than what it was.
In their previous battle, despite Elder Qingyang's formidable power, Gu Qingfeng felt that it was only so much.
Therefore.
Elder Qingyang was likely only at the peak of the Spirit Accumulation realm, or perhaps one step away from the Spirit Mastery realm.
"The Warlocks are indeed formidable. Although I managed to slay Elder Qingyang, I cannot be careless. Other ancient sects and noble families likely have Warlocks at the Spirit Mastery level—"
A powerful Spirit Mastery Warlock can rival a Viscera Refinement Warrior.
A top-tier Spirit Mastery Warlock can even contend with a Born Sage Master.
At his current level, despite having reached the first realm of Viscera Refinement, Gu Qingfeng has no real confidence in dealing with such a powerful Warlock.
However.
Reaching such a realm is no easy feat.
Elder Qingyang spent several hundred years lingering at the Spirit Accumulation realm, never managing to break through to the Spirit Mastery realm.
This shows that the breakthrough for Warlocks is fraught with difficulties.
Subsequently.
Gu Qingfeng stored the Longevity Dao Scripture in his pouch.
He had no intention of letting this secret technique fall into the wrong hands. The reason he did not destroy it was to study it thoroughly and see if he could find a way to counter Warlocks.
On the other side.
Gu Yang watched as Gu Qingfeng took the Longevity Dao Scripture, but said nothing.
Gu Qingfeng glanced at him.
"By absorbing malevolent spirits, one suppresses them and uses their bodies to seal and contain the spirits, thus gaining their immense power."
"However, once the malevolent spirits are absorbed, one is influenced by their power, feeding on the flesh and blood of living beings, gradually losing their humanity."
"Like these bones before us, they are the result of Elder Qingyang's actions. I do not wish for you to follow this path, nor do I want any of the Gu family to do so."
Gu Qingfeng's words made Gu Yang nod in understanding, and he replied solemnly.
"Father, rest assured. I will not absorb malevolent spirits, and I will not allow future generations of the Gu family to do so."
"That is the best outcome!"
Gu Qingfeng nodded, then scanned the cave for a moment before leading Gu Yang away.
Aside from the Longevity Dao Scripture, there was nothing else of value here. There was no point in staying any longer.
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