Above The Sky
Chapter 166 - 166 155 Desire Tribulation 33

166: Chapter 155 Desire Tribulation (3/3) 166: Chapter 155 Desire Tribulation (3/3) “It’s actually a longevity magic plant used for life extension!”

Even Ian himself was taken aback when he confirmed this result.

The path of sublimation on the Terra Continent doesn’t particularly enhance one’s lifespan.

Sublimators at the First Energy Level have lifespans not unlike those of ordinary humans and are subject to aging just the same.

As they grow old and their essence drains away, their sublimation organs can no longer function fully, and it’s not an exaggeration to say their strength decreases by seventy percent—in fact, retaining only ten percent of their strength is common.

At the Second Energy Level, this phenomenon improves.

Sublimators only begin to age in the years just before their deaths, maintaining at least about eighty percent of their strength until then.

And at the Third Energy Level, thanks to the unity of soul and body, the awakened Life Spirit Energy and the Heart Light Body, Third Level Sublimators can remain at their peak until the moment they die.

Or rather, they couldn’t possibly die from pure aging before their ‘heart dies’—as long as they have sufficient essence, they could sustain their existence by consuming it even when reaching their lifespan limit.

However, such life extension requires a massive consumption of essence, and as the body gradually decays, the required essence for longevity soars uncontrollably until it becomes a burden too heavy even for Third Energy Level Sublimators.

As for those of the Fourth and Fifth Energy Levels, they undergo an entirely different process.

If one would say, the Third Energy Level represents the fusion of the mind with life, giving birth to something extraordinary named the Heart Light Body.

Then, starting from the Fourth Energy Level, the metamorphosis of the Heart Light Body would reflect back onto life itself…

transforming the innate nature of a human’s life into a completely new, supremely advanced super-life.

Mythical Form, Aether True Body, Essence Body, Perfect Body—these are the divine powers that Fourth Level Sublimators need to forge for themselves.

Using the desired Spirit Energy and Life, they shape the illusory Body of Heart Light; then, the Phantom Shape formed by the mind reflects back to the real body, achieving unrivaled might, and even nurturing a true divine power that transcends Spirit Energy.

Enlightenment, Radiance, Heart Light, Phantom Shape, Primal Body, and True Form.

These are the five stages of the Sky Ladder that Terra Humans have developed on the Sublimation Path.

But perhaps…

due to an excessive pursuit of strength, an excessive quest for the power of ‘desire’.

The very existence of the Mythical Form inherently consumes the life of its wielder continuously.

Or rather, leaks.

Yes, Fourth Level Sublimators have begun reorganizing the structure and morphology of their sublimation organs within their bodies, transforming themselves into the majestic giants, grand behemoths, or even the demigod bodies that belong to the realm of myths…

But they haven’t found a truly perfect, flawless path.

Within the True Form Heritage, there’s the conflict of Sublimation Organs from different magical beasts.

In the Bloodline Inheritance, the ancient wills of ancestral behemoths bring about contamination.

Madness, deformity, distortion, and even the ordeal of desire caused by the expansion of Spirit Energy—these are the problems brought by imperfect heritages.

Moreover, their power is fused too tightly with their lives, so that combat, the mere act of fighting, and confronting true adversaries, when they burn their hearts and souls with all their might, will inevitably lead to wear and tear.

Yet on the Terra Continent, fraught with wars and natural calamities, who could escape the scourge of battle, and who could remain undefeated and immortal?

Even if they win, unless it’s a complete victory, it’s nothing but a delayed death.

Time is too short.

Since the Sublimation Path began to flourish, it’s been only a scant six hundred plus years—merely the rise and fall of one or two dynasties.

Even the Monarchs of the Fifth Energy Level, seated upon the ‘Master Throne’, would die and descend into the abyss brought upon by madness and self-desire.

They would all grow old.

Yet in this world, there exist alchemical potions that can extend life.

“Now, this magical plant processed into a longevity elixir could extend the lifetime of a Second Level Sublimator by about five years, start at ten years for the First Level, and for the Third Level, there are no observed targets, making calculation impossible,”

Suppressing the surprise in his heart, Ian estimated seriously, “However, once this Sublimation Plant grows into a complete Second Level form…

the added years of life would at least double!”

The five years for a Second Level Sublimator and ten years are different concepts…

In five years, they may not be able to ascend a rank, but in ten years, that’s not necessarily the case.

The price of same-rank longevity elixirs is five to ten times that of equivalent Magic Potions, and for those above the Fourth Level, it’s an understatement to call them priceless treasures.

Even so, the longevity elixir for the Fifth Energy Level could allow a powerful being of that level to live another lifetime!

The great sea battle at the Tranquil Sea, which nearly brought both Far Shore Island and the Seven Cities Alliance to the brink of collapse, was fought over the ‘Pearl of the Light Realm’, a primary material for Fifth Level longevity elixirs.

“…I must speak of this.”

With that thought, Ian put on an expression mixed with shock and joy, half genuine and half feigned.

Sensing something amiss in Ian’s expression, Elder Prude and Mr.

Silver Workshop, who had been smiling and watching, also found it strange.

Even the three members of the Ellen Family, who were observing from the side, felt that something was not quite right.

Mr.

Silver Workshop had actually had the magical plant appraised in Nauman City as soon as he obtained it.

In fact, many items he had previously asked Ian to appraise had already been appraised, just as the youngster had thought—it was simply an excuse to give him money, a way to establish good relations and invest.

However, Ian had never made a mistake in every appraisal.

His results were even more detailed in certain aspects than those of the old appraiser in Nauman City, and occasionally he discovered effects that the old appraiser had not identified.

At first the elder was skeptical, but later he became certain that Ian’s results were indeed more accurate and detailed.

This also strengthened his conviction to invest in Ian, the star of tomorrow.

But even Mr.

Silver Workshop could never have imagined the true reason behind Ian’s odd expression.

“That shouldn’t be, this is just an ordinary, near Second Energy Level regenerative magical plant…”

With that doubt in mind, he wanted to say something but was interrupted by a gesture from Ian, who raised his hand.

“Elder Prude, quickly send a guard to message Viscount Grant!”

The young White Folk raised his head and said directly to the elder, who was beginning to understand, “Although it looks similar, this is not a regenerative magical plant.”

“This is, a Longevity Magic Plant that can extend life!”

As soon as Ian spoke, there was first a moment of silence.

Because the words ‘life extension’ and ‘longevity’ were so rare that even Elder Prude was stunned for a moment before realizing what they meant.

Tap!

Without any hesitation, the elder, who trusted Ian more than himself, immediately set off, not calling for a guard, but personally going to the Viscount’s Mansion not far away to inform him.

And it was only after the White Folk elder closed the door with a ‘bang’ that the rising tide of exclamations began to stir among the crowd who had come to their senses.

“Longevity Magic Plant?!”

“Nanling Province produces this too?

I thought only the Silent Land and Nine Cold Mountains had this kind of thing!”

“Idiot, doesn’t Huai Guang Holy Mountain have it too?!

And that place in the Tranquil Sea…”

“Right, right, right, but Nanling Province too?!

How is this possible?!”

“Longevity Magic Plant?” The middle-aged man with golden hair in the trio couldn’t help but mutter to himself, finding it incomprehensible: “Nanling would have such a treasure, how could it be possible?”

“This kid, he couldn’t be trying to get our attention by deliberately saying something outrageous, could he?”

His tone was very distrustful, but the elder beside him narrowed his eyes, pondering as he gazed at Ian himself and the magical plant in his hand.

“It is indeed unbelievable…” he nodded slightly: “But that child does not seem to be lying.”

“Let’s wait and see.”

The golden-haired noble was disdainful, but because of the old man and his own nephew beside him, he simply watched the White Folk youngster with skeptical eyes.

The scene around the pharmacy became chaotic, everyone discussing Ian’s discovery.

Whether it was the herbalists with some knowledge of pharmacology and Sublimation Plants, or simply onlookers passing by, they all grasped the rarity of the Longevity Elixir—at the very least, they knew this item was worth a staggering amount.

In the 150 years since the establishment of Nanling Province, no Longevity Magic Plant had ever appeared.

But today…

one had appeared!

No.

On this matter, Ian held a dissenting view.

The Longevity Magic Plant, while rare, was not that rare; consuming too much of the elixir would diminish its effects, and it’s mainly the high-level ones that are truly scarce and unlikely to be produced in just a few places across the entire Terra.

But, just as this time’s Longevity Magic Plant was considered a regenerative magical plant…

It is likely that most of the Longevity materials produced in Nanling are misidentified.

Not just in Nanling, but the magical plants in other regions are likely misidentified as well!