Chapter 455 - 181: The True Longevity Technique

The Saint Master would never let him go.

After mulling it over, Xu Lei put his thoughts aside and followed the main group inside.

He had no better option under the circumstances.

Besides, so what if it was truly dangerous? Xu Lei figured he could just be reincarnated if he died, so he had nothing to fear. He still had many descendants in the world below.

The others were the ones who should truly be afraid.

Of course, Xu Lei didn’t wish for anything bad to come of today’s events.

After all, if a true life-or-death crisis were to occur, Xu Lei would lose another life.

Moreover, Xu Lei could be resurrected, but the same couldn’t be said for Qing Lian and Zhao Xin.

Of course, for the moment, there was no evidence to suggest that the Saint Master and Bodhisattva Guan Yun would do anything untoward.

It was all just Xu Lei’s speculation.

Xu Lei was also thinking that if he got the chance, he could secretly speak with Qing Lian and Zhao Xin, but there was simply no time or opportunity.

Because they were currently accompanying the Saint Master and Bodhisattva Guan Yun.

Aside from Bai Ling, no one knew what Xu Lei looked like now. Zhao Xin and Qing Lian were still unaware that Xu Lei had reincarnated as Liao Qing.

And that he had already Ascended and returned.

Out of concern for his safety, Bai Ling had not specifically told Qing Lian and Zhao Xin that Xu Lei had arrived.

Therefore, Qing Lian and Zhao Xin paid him no special mind.

At this point, Xu Lei noticed that there weren’t actually that many Ascenders within the entire Ninefold Celestial Treasure Tower.

Across all nine floors, there were only a few hundred people in total.

They proceeded deeper like this for several minutes.

Finally, the group arrived at the entrance to the legendary Secret Collection.

Here, they found another vast, white plaza.

However, at the far end of the plaza stood another magnificent hall.

Above the entrance to the hall were three large, ancient words.

These three words read: Daoist Scripture Hall.

Evidently, this Celestial Palace must have originated from the Ancient Immortal Buddha Civilization.

This hall was most likely the place where the Ancient Immortal Buddha Sect stored its Cultivation Techniques.

Or perhaps, it didn’t just contain Cultivation Techniques. It might also hold other powerful Magical Artifacts and various resources.

The entrance to the hall was a giant, circular door bearing the pattern of a Yin-Yang Eight Trigrams Map.

"Everyone, the Celestial Palace Secret Collection and the legacy of the Ancient Immortals and Buddhas lie within!"

Bodhisattva Guan Yun spoke again. "Everyone, please sit cross-legged and center yourselves. With the assistance of the twenty-odd people who passed the trials of the Nine Heavens, we should have enough power to open this Yin Yang Gate!"

"However, everyone here has strived toward this goal for many years. Therefore, all will share in the Treasures of the Secret Collection. And since all will receive a share, all must contribute their strength!"

The Saint Master added, "There is strength in numbers. Later, everyone will channel their Magical Power and work together to force open this Yin Yang Gate. Although the main force will consist of those who passed the trials of the Nine Heavens, the rest of you can and should assist from the sidelines."

Hearing the Saint Master and Bodhisattva Guan Yun say this, the many ordinary Cultivators present voiced their agreement.

In fact, many of them relaxed considerably.

So, it turned out they could still be of some use.

It was no wonder the Saint Master was willing to share the contents of the Secret Collection with everyone.

They felt much more at ease knowing they would contribute first before receiving a reward.

Thus, they obediently sat down cross-legged and began their Qi Regulation and Breathing.

Xu Lei also briefly regulated his breathing to recover the small amount of Magical Power he had expended rushing here.

He quickly returned to his peak condition.

However, the others had not yet finished. Even the Saint Master and Bodhisattva Guan Yun at the front were also beginning to meditate and prepare.

The entire area fell silent.

Xu Lei glanced at Jue Xuan, who was also deep in meditation.

Then, Xu Lei’s gaze shifted to Zhao Xin and Qing Lian.

To his surprise, Qing Lian seemed to have finished her meditation as well, not requiring much time to adjust.

Furthermore, there were not many people between Xu Lei and the two of them to act as a barrier.

"Qing Lian, it’s me." Xu Lei sent a telepathic message to her. "I’ve Ascended and returned again. I’m called Liao Qing now."

Qing Lian was visibly startled. She turned her head slightly to look at Xu Lei, their gazes meeting.

"Senior, you’ve Ascended and returned? So soon?" Qing Lian replied telepathically, her voice filled with pleasant surprise. "This is wonderful, Senior! I’ve missed you. In all these years, I haven’t sought another Dao Companion. I’ve only been waiting for you to come back."

"I’m touched," Xu Lei sent back with a sigh. "This isn’t the right time or place, but when we have a chance, I’ll be sure to make it up to you."

"Mhm," Qing Lian replied. "And I’ll let you bestow your ’Charitable Giving’ on me then."

To be honest, Xu Lei was still a little surprised by Qing Lian’s feelings for him.

When he and Qing Lian had been together, their relationship was more of a transaction.

They hadn’t been together out of deep emotional attachment.

He never would have thought that after so many years, and after he had reincarnated several times, Qing Lian still hadn’t found another male Cultivator.

"After we open the Secret Collection, get the legendary Longevity Technique, and become stronger," Qing Lian transmitted again, "if you want to get revenge on the Saint Master in the future, I can help."

After all, the Saint Master had been the one who killed Xu Lei in his previous life.

"Let’s not rush things," Xu Lei transmitted. "We can talk about that later."

"Senior, since you’re the reincarnation of an Ancient Spirit Immortal, do you know anything about this Celestial Palace Secret Collection?" Qing Lian asked.

"I don’t know much. This is the first I’ve heard of a Celestial Palace like this," Xu Lei transmitted, a little awkwardly. "This Celestial Palace probably didn’t exist back in my time."