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At this point, the All-Knowing One revealed a faint smile, as if amidst painful memories, there were still beautiful moments.
"I remember once, an assassin from the Spirit Sect was lurking in Sumeru State, planning to infiltrate the Demon Subduing Continent for an assassination mission. Unexpectedly, Qiu'er, who was in Sumeru State, accidentally discovered their plan. Without informing the sect leader or her master, she intended to thwart their plans alone. Unfortunately, with her cultivation level, she was far from being able to handle those assassins and was severely injured during the confrontation." The All-Knowing One sighed and continued, "At that time, I was hiding in the shadows and was deeply moved by her spirit, so I secretly drove away those assassins and saved her. But little did I expect..."
"But little did you expect that she fell in love with you at first sight, while you had no feelings for her, right?" Lingfeng interjected tentatively.
The All-Knowing One smiled bitterly; his once comical face now appeared weary for the first time. After a moment of silence, he said, "It's not that I have no feelings for her. As a man, how could I not be moved by such a beauty before me? It's just that we are too mismatched; by normal age standards, I would already be her grandfather!"
Lingfeng remained silent for a while, quietly observing the All-Knowing One and deeply sensing his inner turmoil. Clearly fond of her, yet lacking the courage to face the age difference. When someone harbors such feelings but lacks the courage to confront them, it is incredibly painful. That feeling is far beyond mere pressure; it is an intangible pain that one cannot easily escape.
It had been hundreds of years since the last war between the Mandala Demon Realm and the other eight states. The All-Knowing One and Mu Qiu met during that time, but afterward, he chose to retreat from the world, likely because he could not face his feelings.
Lingfeng looked at the All-Knowing One and couldn't help but sigh deeply. He suddenly realized that this carefree old man had gained a sense of responsibility that made him admire him even more.
A gentle breeze swept by, bringing with it the fragrance of flowers and grass, making Lingfeng feel refreshed.
"But big brother, have you considered that both of you might ascend at the same time? Once you become immortal, age differences won't matter anymore!" Lingfeng suddenly suggested.
However, to the All-Knowing One, Lingfeng's words seemed utterly fanciful and more like a joke.
"Although we are cultivators, how many can truly become immortals?" the All-Knowing One replied. "Some cannot cultivate longevity techniques and will eventually pass away when they reach a certain age. Others may be just one step away from ascension but vanish into ashes during Transcend Tribulation."
The All-Knowing One's words felt like a bucket of cold water poured over Lingfeng, completely chilling him. He had never considered that cultivating immortality could be so difficult. Since arriving in the Cultivation Realm, Lingfeng had hardly faced any setbacks. Although it took him some time to break through to Foundation Establishment, achieving Xuan Zhao Period within just a few years was already impressive.
What made Lingfeng even prouder was that he had learned Five Elemental Spells and even obtained the Phoenix Pearl. With more effort, he could soon become one of the top experts in the Cultivation Realm. If he could successfully integrate his Spiritual Energy with his body, he would achieve longevity smoothly.
However, the words of the all-knowing one cast a shadow over Lingfeng's brilliance, completely obscuring its radiant colors. It even left Lingfeng feeling lost, unable to see the path ahead.
"Is cultivating immortality really that difficult?" Lingfeng asked again, still unwilling to give up.
The all-knowing one glanced at Lingfeng and replied quietly, "If cultivating immortality were as easy as you think, then everyone with a Wisdom Root would choose to cultivate."
This time, Lingfeng was left speechless. He had intended to comfort the all-knowing one and perhaps glean some information about his relationship with Mu Qiu, but instead, he felt disheartened by the unwelcome truth he had received.
The all-knowing one did not notice Lingfeng's disappointment and continued to share his thoughts. "For me, if I could cultivate quietly on my own, that would be best. Never seek companions; otherwise, if you encounter someone who can bully you, there will be no chance of turning things around!"
Lingfeng was not in the mood to listen to the all-knowing one's rambling. Considering his own aptitude, he was already among the top in the Cultivation Realm. Moreover, since Lingfeng could practice both Celestial and Demonic arts, his ability to defend against Transcend Tribulation would be even stronger.
"Hey, why aren't you talking?" The all-knowing one thought Lingfeng had come to comfort him but was surprised by Lingfeng's sudden silence.
"Oh, I was just thinking about whether I can successfully survive the tribulation!" Lingfeng replied honestly.
The all-knowing one immediately shot a glare at Lingfeng and clicked his tongue. "Thinking about that now is a bit premature. For cultivators with good physiques, it takes at least three hundred fifty years to reach Transcend Tribulation. Those with slightly poorer physiques need five hundred years. And let me tell you, even for a Demon Lord Reincarnation, under normal circumstances, it takes two hundred years to Transcend Tribulation and ascend!"
"Oh," Lingfeng nodded as if realizing something, finally feeling reassured.
"By the way, big brother, I need your help with something!" Lingfeng's thoughts jumped rapidly; he had just been worrying about his Transcend Tribulation but was now considering something else.
The all-knowing one waved his hand and grinned. "Oh come on, no need to be polite!"
Lingfeng looked around and noticed there were no other people before speaking up. "Big brother, I actually want to know where Thousand-Year Ginseng usually likes to grow!"
"You ask this for what? Are you planning to look for the Thousand-Year Ginseng?" The knowledgeable one looked at Lingfeng with curiosity and then said, "Don't be delusional. Although the Thousand-Year Ginseng is not skilled in any advanced Spell, it is proficient in the Earth Escape Technique. Without a high-quality magical artifact, it would be impossible to catch it."
"What?" The knowledgeable one's words immediately caught Lingfeng's attention, and he hurriedly asked, "What do you mean the Thousand-Year Ginseng is not skilled in advanced Spells?"
In Lingfeng's view, the Earth Escape Spell must be quite advanced. It wasn't just because it had transformed into human form after a thousand years of growth, but also due to the amount of Spiritual Energy within it.
It is well known that the foundation of cultivators or Demon Cultivators is Cultivation; only with sufficient Spiritual Energy can one cultivate magical power or utilize it.
The Spiritual Energy on the Whisker of the Earth Escape was enough to bring someone back to life, and Lingfeng had witnessed its Spell firsthand, which was likely beyond what ordinary people could compare to.
However, the knowledgeable one claimed that the Thousand-Year Ginseng was not skilled in any advanced Spell, which was clearly contrary to what Lingfeng knew and piqued his interest.
"That's right!" The knowledgeable one replied clearly. "However, the Thousand-Year Ginseng has absorbed a thousand years of Earth Spiritual Energy, capable of healing ailments and even bringing people back to life." Gradually, a greedy look appeared on his face as he murmured, "If I could catch a Thousand-Year Ginseng, I could reduce my cultivation time by fifty years. Although I don't know my current age, I know that once I consume the Thousand-Year Ginseng, I will be able to Transcend Tribulation and be reborn!"
The knowledgeable one's words made Lingfeng increasingly worried. It seemed that his previous view of the Earth Escape was mistaken. He had thought its cultivation level would be high; who knew the reality was like this?
"By the way, big brother, I once saw a Thousand-Year Ginseng, but now I don't know its whereabouts. Can you help me divine its current situation?" To find out about the Earth Escape's whereabouts, he couldn't care about anything else now.
Upon hearing Lingfeng's words, the knowledgeable one's eyes brightened immediately as he asked, "Are you sure it's a Thousand-Year Ginseng? Where is it now?"
Lingfeng impatiently exclaimed and pushed the knowledgeable one back a bit. "Of course I'm sure it's a Thousand-Year Ginseng; otherwise, how could it have transformed into human form? Moreover, my Earth Escape Technique was taught to me by it; it's just that there’s no trace of it now. So I want you to help me divine its location."
"This..." The knowledgeable one took a deep breath and stroked his beard. "Finding out the location of the Thousand-Year Ginseng is not difficult, but it requires something from it. For example, its Whisker, its skin, or even its roots would work!"
"Oh no," Lingfeng thought to himself that this was bad; he had already used up the Whisker that the Thousand-Year Ginseng had left him and hadn't kept any behind.
"What's wrong?" the All-Knowing One looked at Lingfeng with anticipation.
Lingfeng sighed and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Before I left the Demon Suppression Sect, he gave me a Ginseng Tendril, but I've already used it all up, and now I don't have any left!"
Although the Ginseng Tendril was long, after leaving the Demon Suppression Sect, it became useful, and Lingfeng had only used it a few times; afterward, it was used to treat others.
"You..." Upon hearing Lingfeng's words, the All-Knowing One immediately showed a pained expression and said regretfully, "You're just a child; how could you have used such a long Ginseng Tendril? But looking at your cultivation level, it doesn't seem like you've consumed Ginseng Tendril."
Lingfeng smiled awkwardly and scratched his head, saying, "Actually, I didn't know Ginseng Tendril had such great effects, so on my way to the Mandala Demon Realm, I already used Whisker to save someone!"
The All-Knowing One opened his mouth as if to say something but then fell silent. After a moment, he snorted lightly and said, "That's fine; saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. When the tribulation comes, you'll suffer less!" After a brief silence, the All-Knowing One hurriedly asked, "Where did you keep the Ginseng Tendril before?"
Lingfeng was puzzled and touched the Xuanji on his right index finger, saying, "I kept it in this Xuanji!"
The All-Knowing One nodded. The disappointed look on his face instantly disappeared, replaced by a glimmer of hope. He urged Lingfeng, "Quickly look again; you might be able to find some residual Ginseng Skin on Whisker!"
Lingfeng thought it made sense and quickly nodded. He murmured, "Ginseng Skin, come out."
As soon as he finished speaking, a brilliant light shot out from the Xuanji, followed by an inconspicuous white glow landing in Lingfeng's hand.
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