Longevity Gu Dao: Start From Refining Infatuation Gu

Chapter 142: The Cultivators' Sanctuary, Escaping a War

"But seeking refuge in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range might not be so easy," Zhou Sui said in a deep voice.

"This is the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, a paradise for demonic beasts, with many poisonous insects and fierce beasts," he continued.

"Previously, there were three Foundation Building families living in this place, but they accidentally angered a Rank Three demonic beast deep within the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, and they were all wiped out."

"If you want to survive here for several years, you'll need to be extremely cautious, like walking on thin ice."

"Don't provoke the Rank Three demonic beasts here, or no one will be able to save you."

Zhou Sui spoke solemnly, offering his advice.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist, for letting us know. But even so, it's still better than the chaos and excessive taxes outside," Jiang Qi nodded, indicating that he also understood the dangers of living in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

They had previously learned about the risks involved.

However, despite that, they still made this decision.

It was because the outside world was simply too chaotic, and human lives were worthless.

Rather than being captured by those demonic cultivators and becoming cannon fodder, it was better to die in the hands of demonic beasts.

At least there would be no pain before death.

"In that case, I wish you good luck," Zhou Sui looked deeply at Jiang Qi and the others. He understood their mindset very well.

Harsh rule is fiercer than a tiger.

Even cultivators were no exception. Even Foundation Building cultivators would face the exploitation of their sects.

During peacetime, Gold Core sects might give some face to these independent cultivators at the Foundation Building stage.

But when it came to life and death, it was survival of the fittest.

In order to obtain a large amount of war resources, various excessive taxes and levies followed one after another.

Whether it was independent cultivators or cultivator families, they were all subjected to the exploitation of Gold Core sects.

No one could resist.

The Jiang family was no exception. Seeing this situation, they moved overnight and fled into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

After all, the environment in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range was complex, with numerous demonic beasts, making it unsuitable for cultivators to survive.

No one would fight over this place.

It was not a strategic location.

This gave these independent cultivators and cultivator families a place to survive.

To avoid the war, many cultivator families had flocked to remote areas like the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

................

Not long after, the Jiang family and the others left. They had already found a suitable place nearby to settle down, building their own houses and setting up formations.

"Husband, I never expected that by hiding in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, we would actually avoid a war," Mu Ziyan said with emotion.

She knew just how devastating the wars between sects could be, similar to the wars in secular dynasties, with displaced people, famine, and countless casualties.

During this period of time, there were hardly any safe havens within a radius of tens of thousands of miles.

If they had left the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, they might have been caught up in the war.

"That's right, it seems we should continue to stay in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range," Zhou Sui nodded.

"Although it is a paradise for demonic beasts, as long as we are careful, these demonic beasts won't harm us."

He increasingly felt that he had foresight in hiding in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. If he had really gone elsewhere, he would definitely have been caught up in the war, and might even have been captured by these Gold Core sects to be used as cannon fodder.

On the contrary, staying in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range meant having access to abundant cultivation resources without the excessive taxes of the sects.

It was much better than being outside, where one could never be sure.

It's like a paradise on earth.

However, he felt a bit frustrated. Originally, he wanted to leverage Leng Yuxi's power, perhaps indirectly controlling the Immortal Mist Sect.

But judging from the current situation, it seems that the Immortal Mist Sect is on the verge of collapse.

But he didn't feel too regretful.

After all, compared to the Immortal Mist Sect, his Dao companion Leng Yuxi is more important.

Whether he can obtain the Immortal Mist Sect or not doesn't matter. Even if he really does, it would just be an added bonus.

"But Sister Leng, now that the Immortal Mist Sect is at war with other sects, don't you plan on going back?"

Xia Jingyan curiously looked at Leng Yuxi.

After all, Leng Yuxi is the junior sect master of the Immortal Mist Sect, equivalent to the next sect master.

Now that the sect is in trouble, she might want to go back and help.

"I don't plan on going back."

Leng Yuxi shook her head. "The Immortal Mist Sect is a long-standing sect. It has experienced several life and death crises, and its foundation is not something ordinary cultivators can imagine. Destroying the Immortal Mist Sect is not that simple.

And I am only a Foundation Building cultivator now. For a sect war like this, whether there is one more or one less Foundation Building cultivator doesn't make much difference. Don't overestimate yourself.

So my biggest goal now is to advance to Gold Core. Once I become a Gold Core cultivator, I can change the balance of power in the region and even the course of the war."

She thought very clearly.

Although she has deep feelings for the Immortal Mist Sect, she also knows her own limitations.

She is just a small character.

Even if she returns to the Immortal Mist Sect, she cannot change the situation of this war.

The one who truly decides the outcome of the war is the Gold Core cultivator.

If she can advance to become a Gold Core cultivator, she can become a player in the game and make moves on the chessboard.

Otherwise, she can only go with the flow and be sacrificed by others.

That's how it was before.

When she was trapped in Misty Cloud City for more than two years, the main sect didn't send anyone to rescue her.

If it weren't for her husband's rescue, she would have died long ago.

So at this moment, she gave up her illusions. In fact, she is not as important to the Immortal Mist Sect as she imagined.

"You're right. The sect war has nothing to do with us, so there's no need to get involved."

"Now, the most important thing for you is to advance to Gold Core."

"This way, no matter what dangers you encounter, you can handle them with ease."

Zhou Sui also agreed with Leng Yuxi's thoughts.

"Sister Leng, do you want to cultivate to Core Formation here?"

Ji Bingyu asked curiously.

"Yes."

Leng Yuxi nodded. "This is a good place for Core Formation. It has a Rank Two spiritual vein. Although it can't compare to the Immortal Mist Sect's Rank Three spiritual vein, the spiritual energy here is barely enough.

In fact, with the help of the Core Formation spiritual objects, the Ice-Fire Spirit Liquid and the Golden Liquid Jade Pill, the assistance of the spiritual vein is not that significant. With a few months' time, I will definitely succeed in Core Formation."

She clenched her fist, showing great confidence.

"Sister Leng, leave your Core Formation to me."

"I have just become a Rank Two formation master. I can set up a Rank Two Spirit Gathering formation to gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth for you. I also have a concealment formation that can hide your breakthrough aura, avoiding detection by the Rank Three demonic beasts in the mountains."

"With my help, no one can disturb your Core Formation."

Xia Jingyan immediately said.

"Thank you, sisters, for your help."

Upon hearing these words, Leng Yuxi smiled slightly, feeling a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

Indeed, they are the true family.

Compared to the disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect who would abandon others at any time, the relationship with her family is closer.

(End of this chapter)