Cultivation: Being Immortal-Chapter 434:

Zhong State, Shenmu Sect

The earth’s fire kept erupting, with numerous lava spewing out from the cracks, flowing to other places. Shenmu Sect set up formations to block the chaotic flow of lava, but these formations consumed a lot of energy. They were just temporary measures as they had to quickly harvest the spiritual medicinal garden and the tens of thousands of acres of spiritual paddy and other low-level resources.

In the sky, Ancestor He and others watched the eruption of the earth’s fire with serious expressions. Despite the eruption, there were not many casualties among Shenmu Sect disciples. Except for some unlucky ones, most cultivators could evade the danger or face it head-on, but the economic losses were significant.

To facilitate their work, they had arranged many Spiritual Herb Gardens near the earth’s fire. While the quality was not high, mostly being at the 20th level of spiritual herbs, the quantity was vast. Almost all of it was destroyed.

"Ancestor He, it’s hard to keep resisting like this. The formation is consuming too much energy. I have used up all the remaining spiritual power of the sect, but it’s still not enough. We are losing more than two hundred thousand spirit stones daily. If this continues, we will be in big trouble."

A steward came to report that the consumption of such a large-scale formation is terrifying. They cannot afford it, as tens of thousands of spirit stones are used each day.

"How is the retreat going?"

"They have mostly retreated to safe places. They are collecting spiritual herbs and medicines that can be salvaged. They should be able to finish within two days at most."

"Then prepare to deactivate the formation."

"Yes, Ancestor He."

"Has the Fire Melting Beast in the Earth Fire been defeated?"

"A Martial Uncle has led a team down, but we don’t know the outcome yet."

"This is frustrating."

Ancestor He became very angry when he found out what had happened. It all started when a group of Fire Melting Beasts appeared and caused the formation to collapse, resulting in a volcanic eruption.

That’s why the Shenmu Sect sent experts to enter the heart of the volcano to slay the Fire Melting Beasts. However, even after killing the beasts, the volcano continued to erupt in anger.

"Senior Brother He!"

"Junior Brother Yu."

Before long, another Tao Achieving from the Shenmu Sect appeared.

"Senior Brother, I just came out of seclusion. What’s going on?"

"Junior Brother, it’s nothing major. It’s just the volcano erupting. Once our disciples slay the Fire Melting Beasts and seal the volcano, we can rebuild the Pill Hall in a few years."

"Senior Brother He, I’m not talking about that. I’m referring to the curse."

Tao Achieving Yu spoke, "The volcanic eruption is a minor issue, but the curse is concerning because there is a line that threatens the Shenmu Sect’s Tao Achieving cultivators, of which there are only two."

"Junior brother, you don’t believe these words too, do you?"

"Of course, I don’t believe, but if the rumors spread outside without a clarification, it’s natural for disciples to start overthinking."

"Junior brother is right, but Yu Hailong is the one involved in this, we need to ask Yu Hailong."

Ancestor He said. Since you want to bring it up, then do so. Yu Hailong is a member of your Yu family, you handle it.

"I know it was Yu Hailong who did it. I have already punished him to reflect on his actions. However, Yu Hailong mentioned that besides Xia Qingshan’s dying curse, there is nothing unusual."

"I’m also unsure about what happened. If junior brother wants to investigate further, then go ahead."

Ancestor He shook his head, still not entirely convinced. A mere curse having such power, it must be just a coincidence.

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Zhong State, Tianxian City

In a shop, about ten junior workers were working. They were renovating the shop. While working, they chatted about things happening in Tianxian City. They acted as if they were rulers of this world, criticizing different sect leaders one moment and calling another sect foolish the next.

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As they chatted, a cough came from outside the door. Everyone turned to see a young man standing there, holding a banner.

"Who are you looking for?"

"Actually, I should be asking you that. If I remember correctly, I rented this shop. I paid twenty years’ rent upfront, so why is my shop in this state? What are you doing?"

"Uncle, who is this? Wasn’t the owner a female cultivator?"

"I don’t know either. Let me ask."

The group of workers looked at each other. They had seen the owner before – a beautiful female cultivator. So why did she now look like a man?

The leader of the workers didn’t dare to be careless or continue working. He quickly went to fetch the owner. When the owner arrived at the shop and saw the young man, she couldn’t help but let out a shriek.

"Fairy, what’s wrong?"

The young man was also startled, quickly took two steps back. He didn’t do anything wrong, don’t try to blame him.

"Xia Qingshan, you’re Xia Qingshan."

"Yes, I’m Xia Qingshan. What’s wrong?"

"You, you, weren’t you dead?"

The woman exclaimed, darn it, it’s unbelievable, didn’t Xia Qingshan die outside the city half a year ago?

"I am Xia Qingshan, but the fairy must be mistaken. I am alive and well, how could I be dead?"

Xia Qingshan touched his nose. Is this woman crazy to saying he’s dead for no reason?

The woman’s screams had already attracted many passersby to watch, and more and more people recognized Xia Qingshan, all shocked, pointing at him.

Soon, the disciples guarding Tianxian City for the Danxia Sect were also alerted. A Soul Changing steward personally came to Xia Qingshan.

"Taoist Friend Xia, it’s really you."

"Brother Gu, it’s me."

Xia Qingshan also recognized this person, having seen him several times before in Tianxian City.

"Are you a human or a ghost?"

"What do you mean human or ghost, of course, I am human."

"No, are you not dead? How come you are here?"

"Brother Gu, this joke is not funny. I just came to the city for a while, how could I have died? Also, what’s going on with this shop? I rented it for twenty years, but now it’s been messed up like this. You work for the City Lord’s Manor, you need to help me out."

Xia Qingshan said directly, feeling a bit dizzy. What’s wrong with these people? Everyone says he’s already dead. So, what is he now, a ghost?

Danxia SectSoul Changing didn’t care about the shop anymore, his mind suddenly focused on Xia Qingshan, wanting to understand. But the feedback from his mind told him that Xia Qingshan was indeed a living person.

"Gu Brother, what does this mean? What is going on?"

"Xia Qingshan, come with me to the City Lord’s mansion."

"No, you have to explain, what about my shop?"

"Forget about the shop, come with me first, I mean no harm."

Danxia SectSoul Changing said he didn’t have any bad intentions. The news about Shenmu Sect had spread, and he had to act accordingly. It was so scary.

"Okay, but you have to help me with the shop matter."

"Don’t worry about the shop."

"No, this is where I make a living. I am a genuine Divine Forecaster, not a charlatan."

"Okay, okay, I promise you, I will definitely solve this for you. At worst, I’ll give you a new one, in a better location. Is that alright?"

Danxia Sect’s Soul Changing is really tricky. Right now, let’s take the person to the City Lord’s mansion. He needs to invite the founder of the Danxia Sect. He can’t handle this situation by himself, it’s too strange and tricky.