Chapter 2621 - 2620: Four Evil Longevity, Another Life?

At this moment, Xu Zimei stepped back slightly, trying not to attract too much attention.

After all, there were too many eyes and ears around, and if he stood out too much, his disguise could be easily exposed.

Xu Zimei wasn't even certain.

In the eyes of the Old Lady and these people, could they see through his disguise?

But having come this far, Xu Zimei didn't have the luxury to think too much about it.

At worst, he could always fight.

When had he ever been afraid?

...…

Upon arriving at the Flame Palace.

Jiang Zhuoshi began to pinch his fingers and chant incantations.

He shouted, "Shadow, seeing us here, won't you open the palace doors?"

At this moment, the shadow behind the Flame Palace slowly emerged.

The shadow had no facial features, its entire face a pure black.

The instant the Old Lady saw the shadow, she squinted slightly, her slender eyelashes resembling sharp blades.

The Old Lady remarked.

"Is this the Contemplation Technique of the Old Universe?"

"Indeed, the Contemplation Technique of the Old Universe has its merits, we've studied it thoroughly," Jiang Zhuoshi replied with a smile.

This was just a small demonstration of his abilities.

Never underestimate this shadow.

One must know that the Contemplation Technique can bring life into existence, though it's difficult, many people can achieve it.

However, the life brought into existence through contemplation is continually consuming your power.

Thus, the existence of a contemplated life is time-bound.

But the shadow before them clearly didn't belong to this category.

It had no time restrictions and seemingly no other constraints.

It was as if a truly biological entity had been conjured up.

So vivid and lifelike.

"Interesting," the Old Lady remarked.

"Is its life force stable?"

"Mrs. Qiu, you've seen through it at once," Jiang Zhuoshi replied with a smile.

"Regrettably, this shadow can only materialize here."

"Because here lies its power source, which is this volcano."

"Once it leaves the volcano, it wouldn't last a few hours before dissipating."

That's the limitation of the shadow.

If it could exist anywhere permanently, then it could be said that the Xuntian and Zhou Di clans had created a life.

But obviously, they hadn't yet achieved that.

As the large door of the Flame Palace was slowly pushed open by the shadow.

Their eyes met with an oval tunnel carpeted in red within the palace.

But this red carpet wasn't woven but coagulated from magma.

Yet it emitted no heat, functioning more like a road to guide them forward.

Of course, the door of the Flame Palace was heavy enough.

It was unclear what material it was made of, but it was evidently not easy to break or push.

The group continued along the tunnel.

Finally, a few minutes later, Xu Zimei saw their final destination.

This was a massive pool.

It stretched hundreds of thousands of kilometers.

One could even say it extended beyond sight.

Within the pool, a black liquid was boiling incessantly.

Underneath the pool, the flames of the entire volcano could be seen roasting it.

The black liquid was thick and dark.

And above the pool, in the surrounding area, there were four blossoms in full bloom.

Each petal exuding a strange and bewitching aura.

As if the petals were alive, their invisible gazes fell upon the crowd.

"Four Evil Longevity," Jiang Zhuoshi said.

"Mrs. Qiu, the Four Evil Longevity is one of the supreme Great Dao of the Old Universe."

"No matter how many life-extending pills or spirit fruits you've consumed, it doesn't affect its use."

"For those who have reached the end of their lives, whether dying of old age or severely injured and on the brink of death."

"This technique allows them to live another life."

"However, this technique defies the cosmic laws and incurs tremendous causality with each use."

"But rest assured, Mrs. Qiu, we've already settled the causality for you, so you can use it at ease."

Xu Zimei stared at the pool.

He realized this pool was not simple.

The liquid within wasn't ordinary water but imbued with the breath of life in every drop.

As if condensing a person's Essence, Qi, and Spirit altogether into a single drop.

Though specific details eluded Xu Zimei.

Because the pool was strange, and he couldn't explore it personally or even sense it with his Divine Soul.

He could only observe from the side.

...…

Mrs. Qiu was pleased with Jiang Zhuoshi's words.

She laughed, "If this longevity succeeds, your contributions would be immense."

"So, madam, are you going to use it now, or?" Jiang Zhuoshi asked tentatively.

Mrs. Qiu waved her hand slightly.

At this moment, the Black and White Protectors seemed to understand something.

They said, "The madam wishes to use it now, everyone else leave."

This process certainly couldn't allow others to remain.

Even the Flame Palace wasn't permitted entrance by outsiders again.

Jiang Zhuoshi quickly nodded.

He said, "Madam, we will wait outside for your commands. You can find us if you have any questions."

Jiang Zhuoshi waved, leading Xu Zimei and the others away.

The Black and White Protectors also stepped outside.

But they didn't go too far, instead standing on either side of the Flame Palace's main entrance.

Like two guardian statues, they stood guard, allowing no one else to enter.

Jiang Zhuoshi courteously bowed to the Black and White Protectors.

Then he led Xu Zimei and the others back a bit.

But they dared not step too far away.

Until the Old Lady emerged, they had to ensure no accidents occurred.

"Father, will the preparations be alright?" Jiang Shoutian asked, looking at Jiang Zhuoshi.

Despite being the clan leader, Jiang Shoutian still held great respect for Jiang Zhuoshi.

Jiang Zhuoshi squinted slightly, saying, "How can there be absolute certainty with such matters?"

"Longevity, after all, is akin to living another life, isn't it?"

"With success comes the possibility of failure."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shoutian's expression slightly changed.

He hastily said, "If the Old Lady fails, what will we do?"

"Won't we be implicated?"

"Shoutian, stay calm," Jiang Zhuoshi said calmly.

"You'd better hope you're not a jinx."

"Success or failure lies in the Old Lady's Creation."

"At this point, what can we do but wait?"

Jiang Shoutian fell silent immediately, though his heart remained uneasy.

At this point, Xu Zimei spoke up.

"What exactly is the Four Evil Longevity?"