Chapter 1: Today is Auspicious for Travel, Inauspicious for Cheating The second day of the second lunar month. The almanac declared it an auspicious day for travel. A steady rain drummed against the earth, kicking up the rich, loamy scent of mud. It rippled across the lake’s surface and battered the heads of passing travelers, […]

Chapter 2: Single Spirit Root Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou shared a single, horrifying realization: *We’re dead.* They had just meticulously plotted to cheat on the entrance exam—directly in front of the chief examiner. Senior Sister Yun Zhi, however, possessed the terrifying grace of a living goddess. Her gaze swept over them once—a heavy, intimidating

Chapter 3: They Look Like Honest People “…Why does the colloquial nickname sound more official than its actual academic name?” Lu Yang muttered under his breath. “Because the first Senior to possess the Pure Yang Spirit Root officially dubbed it the Single Spirit Root,” Yun Zhi replied. Her cultivation was unfathomably deep; Lu Yang’s whispered

Chapter 4: Hand It Over “My axe!” Meng Jingzhou bellowed into the illusion, fully prepared to dive into the depths to retrieve his lost tool. The water parted with divine grace as the River Spirit manifested upon the surface, levitating three axes. “Young child, have you—” *Splash!* Before the ancient entity could finish his sacred

Chapter 5: I Think the Third Test is About Wisdom The towering expanse of the Mountain of Mind Questioning loomed before them. To most, it felt like an ordinary peak, but Man Gu immediately sensed the suppression. The ancient, boiling blood of the barbarian tribes within his veins—a force that usually provided him with an

Chapter 6: Senior Brother Dai, You Need to Calm Down Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou crouched in the dirt, wielding a priceless dagger like a common trowel. They buried the ladder’s base deep into the pit, stomping the earth flat to ensure absolute structural integrity. Lu Yang delivered a testing kick to the timber. It

Chapter 7: The Humble Elders The crowd dispersed, leaving Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou standing in the heavy silence of the mountaintop. They kept their heads bowed, eyes glued to the tips of their boots, cold sweat prickling their necks. They waited for the inevitable—for Yun Zhi to bring down the wrath of the heavens

Chapter 8: The Forbidden Book — “Dragon and Phoenix Transformation” Following Yun Zhi’s departure, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou joined the exodus of new disciples seeking out their assigned cave dwellings. But before settling in, Lu Yang accompanied Meng Jingzhou to the outskirts of the Dao Seeking Sect to retrieve their old horse. Beyond the

Chapter 9: Central Continent “Do I need to pay for the damages?” Lu Yang asked, his voice tight with anxiety. The most valuable asset he possessed was likely his own brain. “Damages?” The Senior Brother glanced at the ruined tome in his hand, then back at Lu Yang. A violent twitch seized the corner of

Chapter 10: Even the Air on Pill Cauldron Peak is Fragrant Bidding farewell to Zhou Lulu, Lu Yang arrived at the base of Pill Cauldron Peak. Instantly, a rich, intoxicating aroma of medicinal herbs washed over him. “As expected of Pill Cauldron Peak,” Lu Yang murmured, taking a deep, reverent breath. “Even the very air

Chapter 11: The Apprenticeship Ceremony At the summit of Heavenly Gate Peak, within the hallowed confines of Xiantian Hall, Lu Yang stood with impeccable posture. He waited in respectful silence for his Master to arrive. The hall was a sanctuary of cold, immaculate silence. Ribbons of incense smoke spiraled toward the vaulted ceiling, settling the

Chapter 12: Lifting Heavy as if Light, Lifting Light as if Heavy The water vat weighed easily over two hundred pounds. No matter how much Lu Yang had roamed the mountains in his youth—scaling ancient pines and diving into rushing rivers—he simply did not possess the raw physical strength to hoist such a massive vessel.

Chapter 13: Guiding Qi into the Body Unlike tempering physical strength—where he could gorge on spirit beast meat to bolster his raw power or steep in boiling medicinal baths to forge his physique—mastering absolute control was a solitary endeavor. This process demanded a terrifying level of concentration. A single micro-tremor of the fingers meant catastrophic

Chapter 14: Senior Sister Is Right Ninety-nine percent of cultivators in the world languished in the Qi Refining stage. Thus, it was customary to meticulously slice this foundational realm into nine distinct layers, reserving the broader “early, middle, and late” classifications for the exalted realms that followed. The Dao Seeking Sect, however, operated on a

Chapter 15: Mission Hall From that day forward, Lu Yang’s life settled into a rhythm of grueling, absolute fulfillment. At dawn, he sat atop the mountain peak, his five centers aligned with the heavens to drink in the morning light. The mornings were dedicated to the blade, nurturing his sword with his very soul. At

Chapter 16: Yun Zhi’s Talent A Senior Brother standing beside Lu Yang noted the posting and let out a low chuckle. “Every time I see this long-term mission, I am reminded of our Eldest Senior Sister’s crowning achievements.” “Ah, yes,” another disciple chimed in. “The great scandal. When Senior Sister penned her own cultivation manual

Chapter 17: Have You Ever Heard of a Land Sword Immortal? “Senior Brother Lu, if I recall correctly, you possess a Sword Spirit Root?” Tao Yaoye’s gaze drifted to the ancient, unadorned blade resting at Lu Yang’s hip, then to the thick calluses webbing the crook of his thumb and forefinger. To forge such calluses

Chapter 18: The Demon Bird Lu Yang’s grasp of the Cultivation world was, at best, fragmented. Before joining the Dao Seeking Sect, his entire education had come from the exaggerated tales of roadside storytellers. While his theoretical knowledge had expanded at a terrifying rate over the past year, not a single ancient tome or jade

Chapter 19: The Demon Bird’s True Form! Tao Yaoye asked, “Since the Demon Beast is looking for Zhang Guanjia, have you tried letting the Demon Beast and Zhang Guanjia meet?” The township head let out a long sigh. “We didn’t need to arrange a meeting. A few days ago, that Demon Beast flew directly to

Chapter 20: The Shang Family Reality, as it turned out, was profoundly disappointing. A creature capable of human speech was not necessarily a terrifying Demon Beast. Sometimes, it was just a parrot. “What kind of demonic fowl is this?!” Lu Yang flared with sudden, indignant rage. A vortex of spiritual suction erupted from his palm.

Chapter 21: Staying Overnight A subtle twitch marred the corner of the Shang family’s eldest daughter’s eye. She snapped her book shut, her voice carrying the chill of winter frost. “Thank you for bringing Xiao Lü back. I am Shang Yuan.” The parrot, spotting Shang Yuan as if she were a descending goddess of salvation,

Chapter 22: Who Says There Are No Poisons That Target Skin? Steward Zhang pivoted, letting the kinetic force of the blow bleed out through his spin. Yet, his mind reeled with a far heavier impact—confusion. The toxin he had slipped to Tao Yaoye was his magnum opus, a silent killer that had claimed the lives

Chapter 23: The Past of the Shang Family Head “How did you know he was a Painted Skin Ghost?” Tao Yaoye asked, voicing the question Steward Zhang had carried to his grave. Lu Yang methodically swept the remnants of the Painted Skin Ghost into a neat, ashen pile. Tao Yaoye, ever the dutiful junior, procured

Chapter 24: The Great Terror “I crept through the frigid, desiccated catacombs,” Shang Zhongtian murmured, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. “Fist-sized night pearls lined the walls, glowing with a spectral blue luminescence that had endured for untold millennia. The light was meager, barely enough to outline a silhouette, let alone illuminate a face.

Chapter 25: The Bizarre and Unusual Exchange List Contribution Points were the lifeblood of the Dao Seeking Sect’s internal economy. Whether purchasing artifacts, dining in the cafeteria, or bartering with fellow disciples, this currency was absolute. Beyond mundane transactions, the Mission Hall offered a vault of special rewards that could only be claimed with these

Chapter 26: The Origin of the Meng Family The Dao Seeking Sect commanded a vast empire of earthly delights, offering every conceivable mortal pleasure from fine dining to theatrical entertainment. Cultivation, after all, was not synonymous with entombing oneself in dead-end seclusion. A monotonous grind toward immortality was a fool’s errand; thus, the sect ensured

Chapter 27: A Breakthrough in the Hundred Fragrances Pavilion The imperial family and the Meng clan shared a deeply intertwined history, bound by generations of political marriages. The Meng family was a relentless forge of prodigies. Whenever the world dared to whisper that their foundation had finally crumbled—that their descendants lacked the spine to uphold

Chapter 28: I Heard You Ate Tofu Every Day for a While? Lu Yang and his two companions discreetly averted their eyes, doing their utmost to shrink into the background. Given the murderous auras radiating from the five Senior Brothers as they viciously tore into their pork stew, the trio feared they might be silenced

Chapter 29: The Theory of the Ancient Great Era “I have reviewed your mission report. Employing tactical intellect to eradicate a Painted Skin Demon… you did exceptionally well.” A surge of genuine warmth blossomed in Lu Yang’s chest. Earning a word of praise from his Eldest Senior Sister was a feat rarer than catching lightning

Chapter 30: Shrinking Earth to an Inch Three days later. Lu Yang stood in a crisp, martial tunic, his spine ramrod straight. A triumphant grin plastered his face; he had finally conquered the esoteric contents of the golden parchment. “Recite it,” Yun Zhi commanded, her voice a cool breeze. “A thousand leagues exist, yet before

Chapter 31: Applying What One Has Learned Yun Zhi pinched the fabric of Lu Yang’s collar between two slender fingers. She hoisted his newly three-inch-tall body to eye level, gave him a gentle, inquisitive shake, and stared. Finding no logical explanation for his current state, she simply set him back down on the dirt. Lu

Chapter 32: Ginseng Baby Objectively speaking, burrowing through the dirt of the Medicine Garden was a brilliant tactical exercise. Not only would it allow him to master the spatial technique ‘Earth Shrinking,’ but he would also gain hands-on botanical experience, shoring up his glaring lack of herbal knowledge. Two birds, one stone. Senior Sister is

Chapter 33: Medicine Garden Lu Yang shadowed the Ginseng Baby’s steps, his eyes wide as he took in the towering, verdant canopy of medicinal herbs. Filtered sunlight pierced the thick foliage, casting dappled, golden spots across his shoulders. Shrunk down to a mere three inches, the everyday flora had transformed into a dense, primordial forest.

Chapter 34: The Little Medicine Kings “Back when I roamed the Central Continent, I carved out quite the terrifying reputation. If some loudmouth hadn’t broadcasted my… *aphrodisiac* properties and forced me to seek asylum in the Dao Seeking Sect, I’d still be out there exploring.” The Ginseng Baby sighed, its tone heavy with the weight

Chapter 35: The Female Demon Kirin Immortality Herb. The name sent a jolt straight down Lu Yang’s spine. Kirins were creatures of myth, long extinct, and the herb bearing their name was just as impossibly rare. History held barely a handful of records regarding it. Some scholars even argued that only a single Kirin Immortality

Chapter 36: Not a Single One Is Easy to Manage “Eldest Senior Sister might look like a picture of serene tranquility, but beneath that mask lies a tempest of unpredictable fury,” Lu Yang lied smoothly, his voice trembling with just the right amount of manufactured trauma. “As the mortal saying goes, ‘To serve a ruler

Chapter 37: Medicine King Elixir The majestic canopy of the Enlightenment Tree blotted out the moonlight, casting a serene shadow over the Medicine Garden. Beneath its sprawling branches, the little Medicine Kings splashed in a massive wooden tub, their laughter echoing into the brilliant night sky. Lu Yang waded in among them, blending seamlessly into

Chapter 38: The Farewell Scene Was Quite Moving Lu Yang stood frozen, his mind short-circuiting as he tried to process a solution that violently assaulted both basic morality and common sense. “It’s… good that the matter is resolved,” he finally managed to choke out, the words tasting like ash in his mouth. Elder Ba beamed,

Chapter 39: Junior Brother, Do You Know That the Dao Seeking Sect Is a Reputable and Righteous Sect? “Naturally, not just any random errand qualifies as a sect mission,” Meng Jingzhou explained. “All three of those categories share a single, non-negotiable prerequisite: they must uphold the righteous path.” “As luck would have it, Brother Man

Chapter 40: The Dining Hall Zhou Lulu sighed, her face scrunched in misery. “I love reading. I wanted to study under the Fourth Elder and specialize in Confucian cultivation. But my dad forced me to choose Hundred Forges Peak. He said the Fourth Elder read himself stupid and forbade me from learning under him.” “And

Chapter 41: Departure Lu Yang found himself standing before the baked flatbread stall, staring in weary disbelief. The vendor, a senior sister of the Hundred Forges Peak, was currently prepping a fresh batch. Proofing, resting, kneading, and slamming the dough into shape—her movements were a blur of terrifying proficiency, honed by gods knew how many

Chapter 42: Legends and Facts Often Diverge After offering his meager tribute to the mountain god, Qi Wu hurried back to the center of the ruined temple, huddling close to the rest of the caravan. The biting wind howled through the cracks in the crumbling walls, whipping across their soaked clothes. A collective shiver ran

Chapter 43: Your Mountain God Grandpa “So, this Dao Seeking’er Sect is a big deal?” the old hunter asked, chewing on the unfamiliar syllables. “It’s the Dao Seeking Sect, not Dao Seeking’er,” Qi Wu corrected, smoothing out the old man’s rustic pronunciation. “Tomorrow, once we reach Qinghuai County, we’ll draft a letter to the Five

Chapter 44: A Gentleman Conceals His Weapons Qi Wu and the surviving guards stared in absolute disbelief. The crude, painted clay statue of the Mountain God had just sprung to life, brandishing a sword to parry the massive tiger demon. “The Mountain God has manifested!” A Yue whispered, his eyes wide with religious awe. Qi

Chapter 45: Don’t Underestimate Fried Dough Sticks as Weapons Lu Yang parried with his sword in one hand, his free hand snapping out to grab Qi Wu by the scruff of the neck. With a grunt of exertion, he hurled the merchant backward. “There’s a door behind you! Run!” Qi Wu sailed through the air,

Chapter 46: Ten-Bull Strength Pill! Before the trio could even process the shifting momentum, the deafening crack of splintering timber cut through the torrential rain. Something massive was barreling through the forest, a juggernaut of muscle and malice closing in on their position. *Boom—* The heavy stone wall of the mountain temple exploded inward. The

Chapter 47: The “Break” Technique Pill Cauldron Peak. “The most important lesson for us alchemists is to shatter the limitations of conventional thinking. A Pill does not necessarily need to enhance the physical strength of the consumer. Take, for example, my latest creation: the Ten-Bull Strength Pill.” Wu Ming paced the front of the Pill

Chapter 48: The Lair The battle concluded. The ten massive water buffaloes—beasts of terrifying, hyper-realistic proportions that stank of wet fur, churned earth, and raw bovine fury—snorted clouds of hot steam into the chilled air. With a final, deafening stamp of their thundering hooves, they vanished into thin air, summoned back to the Sect’s spirit

Chapter 49: Demon Cult “Who writes a letter to a tiger demon?” Lu Yang muttered, turning the heavy parchment over in his hands. “Hasn’t this beast been dodging cultivators its entire life? How does anyone outside these mountains even know it exists?” The three of them stood in the dim light of the cavern, thoroughly

Chapter 50: What Did the Sage Say Again? The Fox clan was inherently wanton, a trait that bled heavily into their literature. They were the undisputed masters of “unhealthy” books. The mechanics were simple: if a reader performed certain… *indescribable acts* while reading, the author could harvest a trace of their yang energy from afar.

Chapter 51: Forgot Something When Qi Wu had first stumbled upon the old hunter, the neighboring households had seemed perfectly ordinary. In reality, they were all Changui—hollow, enslaved souls wearing human skin. With the Tiger Demon dead, the surviving Changui were a panicked, leaderless mess. Some argued for fleeing down the mountain; others shrieked that

Chapter 52: Who Are You Calling a Good Guy! The air in the cramped tavern was thick with the smell of cheap grain wine and roasted meat. Amidst the clatter of wooden cups, a single voice rose above the din, expertly calibrated to draw the ear of every patron in the room. “Have you heard

Chapter 53: The Demon Cult’s Recruitment Expansion In the pitch-black hall, over a dozen pairs of eyes gleamed with an eerie, venomous light. Like vipers coiled in a cavern, they fixed their unblinking gazes on the Branch Master, waiting in absolute silence. The Branch Master slouched in his seat. When he finally spoke, his voice

Chapter 54: Naming the Shop Having pinpointed their target’s location, Lu Yang regrouped with the other two in a shadowed alleyway. He ran through the tactical analysis. “Judging by the heavy, measured cadence of Qin Yuanhao’s footsteps and his controlled breathing, he’s definitely sitting at the late stages of Foundation Establishment.” Lu Yang mapped out

Chapter 55: Business is Booming Man Gu looked at Lu Yang, then shifted his gaze to Meng Jingzhou. His expression was a mask of polite bewilderment. “Did you two actually come up with these names?” Lu Yang nodded with absolute sincerity. “Mine is the ‘One More Time Barbecue Shop.’” Meng Jingzhou nodded just as proudly.

Chapter 56: As Subordinates, We Must Strictly Execute the Boss’s Orders It was an undeniable truth of the world: the ancestral culinary art of the barbarian tribes was, at its core, the barbecue. Flames of pure, unadulterated fighting spirit ignited within Man Gu’s pupils. He stood before the grill like a grandmaster defending his sect’s

Chapter 57: Gains The Falling Coin Chamber of Commerce possessed a business philosophy centuries ahead of its time. To dominate market share and boost brand recognition, they had pioneered a terrifying new concept: the “brand mascot.” They had commissioned the renowned painting master Xuandaozi to design it. After three grueling revisions, the final draft was

Chapter 58: Mimicry Fist Isn’t Practiced Like This The Immortal Cult. One of the four great demonic sects. “If I recall correctly, they worship an entity known as the Immortal of Immortality,” Meng Jingzhou said, sifting through his mental archives. “The pitch is that this Immortal exists eternally, undying and indestructible. By becoming a devout

Chapter 59: Lu-Style Mimicry Fist “Fuck! A monster!” Meng Jingzhou roared. He wound his arm back in a wide arc, spiritual energy surging as he prepared to deliver a skull-crushing blow. It wasn’t entirely his fault for jumping to conclusions. The backyard was designated as Lu Yang’s training ground. Now, Lu Yang was nowhere to

Chapter 60: Constables and Thieves “My Lu Family Mimicry Fist is vast and profound. It is simply not something a Single Spirit Root like you can fully comprehend.” Lu Yang stood with his hands clasped behind his back, projecting the weary patience of an ancient sage. “As the old saying goes, the heavens have nine

Chapter 61: Such Proactive Merits Are Rarely Seen “Who dares lay a hand on my sworn brother?!” The bandit leader’s voice thundered with the righteous fury of a seasoned warlord. He commanded his subordinate to summon the offending party. If his underling had suffered a grievance and he, the undisputed boss, failed to reclaim their

Chapter 62: The Location of the Stronghold Ten minutes later, Qin Yuanhao and the tall, thin man left the brothel with expressionless faces, completely lacking the excitement they had before entering. Lu Yang scratched his temple. They came out so quickly? At the entrance, the madam handed Qin Yuanhao and the tall, thin man each

Chapter 63: Be Careful, The Opponent Is Very Strange “Captain Wei. Dawn has barely broken. If you’re here for the skewers, you’re going to be severely disappointed,” Lu Yang drawled, leaning against the doorframe with a dry, welcoming smile. It was still early morning when Captain Wei marched up to the barbecue shop, flanked by

Chapter 64: The Shadow Driven by a fleeting spark of human decency, Lu Yang left exactly one garment behind: a pair of underpants to preserve the demonic cultivator’s modesty. … The Storage Ring—a type of Dharma Treasure ubiquitous among Cultivation practitioners. The Falling Coin Chamber of Commerce had published numerous market analyses on the “Most

Chapter 65: The Examiners Lu Yang turned Qin Yuanhao’s Storage Ring over in his palm, attempting to channel his spiritual qi into the band a few times before shaking his head with a dry sigh. “A structural dead end,” he muttered. “This Storage Ring is biometrically bound to Qin Yuanhao’s specific spiritual signature. It’s a

Chapter 66: Those With Inflexible Minds Are Not Advised to Join the Demon Sect The examiners had issued their decree. Whether you were a local tyrant or a mighty dragon crossing the river, you were expected to stand at attention and keep your mouth shut. Anger the examiners, and you could kiss your career prospects

Chapter 67: We Are All Looking Out for the Demon Sect As the Branch Leader of the Yanjiang Branch, he was the paramount cultivation expert in the region. He had undergone rigorous, systematic training at the headquarters and plumbed the profound, unfathomable depths of the demonic path. What kind of scene hadn’t he witnessed? This.

Chapter 68: The Correct Way to Clear the Stage A ripple of murmurs swept through the crowd. None had anticipated the Immortal Cult would place such staggering importance on a mere recruitment drive—enough to draw out the Deputy Cult Master himself. The Deputy Cult Masters of the Four Great Demon Cults were apex predators of

Chapter 69: The Wrong Way to Clear the Stage The Jin army had been routed one too many times. Even a scion like Meng Jingzhou found himself sinking into the mire of despair, the bitter taste of inevitable defeat heavy on his tongue. “Is victory even attainable?” Meng Jingzhou asked himself in the damp gloom

Chapter 70: The Second Test “In what universe is *this* how the Mantis Fist is practiced?!” The Deputy Sect Master’s eyes bulged. He was familiar with the Mantis Fist—it was a martial art designed to *emulate* the predatory strikes of a praying mantis. It was a technique of imitation, not a method of literal, biological

Chapter 71: Genuine Sincerity “The passing condition for the second trial is to make the examiner ‘sincerely and genuinely’ want to keep me?” Meng Jingzhou mentally reviewed the parameters of the test. “What an eccentric metric. Doesn’t sound too difficult, though.” “But where exactly am I?” Meng Jingzhou sat on a row of polished wooden

Chapter 72: The Three Outstanding Talents of the Immortal Cult Lu Yang was sixth in the interview queue. He watched with mild detachment as the candidates ahead of him engaged in a bizarre, frantic ritual: they would enter the examiner’s sanctum, immediately sprint out at a dead run, and then dash back inside, repeating this

Chapter 73: Righteous Path Undercover Agent “Hm? We’re back?” Lu Yang opened his eyes, finding himself deposited once more within the featureless, sterile expanse of the mysterious white space. Familiar faces dotted the void—Meng Jingzhou, Man Gu, Chi Xulong, Shen Jinyi, and a handful of others. Out of the entire Yanjiang Branch, a mere ten

Chapter 74: The Ultimate Move of Mimicry Fist “This is a bit tricky,” Lu Yang muttered, clicking his tongue as he surveyed the empty streets. The other recruits of the Yanjiang Branch had already scattered, rushing off with terrifying enthusiasm to commit various atrocities. Only the three of them remained. If left to their own

Chapter 75: Fleeing for Life! Within the abyssal depths of the Immortal Cult’s headquarters, a primordial white mist drifted through the belly of an ancient bronze cauldron. Here, the disembodied consciousnesses of the demonic path Rogue Cultivators floated in the void. The Immortal’s eye opened, projecting a luminescent screen that displayed the real-time rankings of

Chapter 76: Evaluation “Just who managed to siphon my power?” Yun Zhi murmured, a rare flicker of puzzlement crossing her features. The Immortal Cult had fled like rats abandoning a sinking ship, taking their entire lineages and leaving not a single soul behind. Their only legacy was the Mountain River Tripod—an artifact of such ineffable

Chapter 77: Where’s the Shop Owner? Come Out! “I’m exhausted, I don’t want to do anything,” the three of them yawned in unison, their eyelids heavy and fighting to stay open. What kind of terrible idea was this from the Branch Leader, coming all the way here to eat? They were on their way back

Chapter 78: Righteous and Demonic, One Big Happy Family The constables fanned out across the dining area. Constable Wei hadn’t been exaggerating; a veritable tide of law enforcement had flooded the establishment, occupying nearly every available seat. The Branch Leader’s table was marooned in the dead center of this sea of uniforms. To an outsider,

Chapter 79: Indestructible Immortal Fortunately, Chi Xulong and the rest of the brawlers were seasoned veterans of the underworld. They wouldn’t leak the Immortal Cult’s proprietary secrets just because they were sitting in a jail cell. If they were the type to crack, Branch Leader Chu would have already initiated aggressive downsizing—permanently. Instead, Branch Leader

Chapter 80: Stars and the Continent Branch Leader Chu’s revelation struck the trio like a physical blow. Lu Yang, however, found his mind racing down far more terrifying avenues of thought. Upon his initial onboarding into the Dao Seeking Sect, he had been handed a rudimentary topographical map. It depicted the sect’s territory spanning a

Chapter 81: Pebble Hidden Weapon “By the way, Branch Leader, you left the restaurant without settling the tab last time. Are you paying now, or should I put it on your tab?” Man Gu asked earnestly just as they were about to leave. Lu Yang immediately intervened, his tone dripping with righteous indignation. “Silence! As

Chapter 82: Reporting Truthfully “It’s been a while. I brought your rations.” Lu Yang’s tone was the picture of customer-service warmth, a professional amiability forged in the grease-fires of the barbecue shop. After a month of rigorous front-of-house training, his corporate smile had achieved a terrifying level of authenticity. Even Meng Jingzhou commended it, claiming

Chapter 83: Lan Ting’s Secret Mission Lu Yang remarked dryly from the sidelines, “This invisible force permeates all things. How about we call it ‘universal gravitation’?” Lan Ting found the voice familiar. Looking up, she saw Lu Yang. “Huh, it’s you.” “Come in. We’ll speak inside,” Lu Yang said, wary that she might blurt out

Chapter 84: Tofu Shop on Qianmen Street Witnessing Lu Yang execute a flawless sequence of the Mimicry Fist to physically morph into Man Gu, Lan Ting silently withdrew a slip of yellow talisman paper. I’d better just draw a transformation talisman myself. As expected of an immortal sect renowned for its unorthodox ingenuity and esoteric

Chapter 85: Reverse Longevity Talisman “Open the door!” Zheng Shouhe hissed, the cold steel of his dagger biting into the small of Wen Xiangyu’s back. Left with no alternative, the trembling widow unlatched the door. Standing on the threshold was a young man with a refined, handsome face—Lu Yang. Wen Xiangyu’s eyes darted frantically, silently

Chapter 86: The Mole Hidden in the Government “With so many people suddenly acting like they haven’t slept in a decade, could the Reverse Longevity Talismans have already started draining the lifespans of the mortal populace?” Lan Ting shook her head. “That is not the case. Lifespan is the primordial anchor of existence; it cannot

Chapter 87: Learning the Invisibility Talisman When they first entered Yanjiang County, Man Gu had suggested informing the local authorities about the Yanjiang Branch’s affairs to jointly search for Qin Yuanhao. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had vetoed the idea, citing a lack of trust in the government. Now, it seemed their concern was not

Chapter 88: Lan Ting’s Growth A profound sense of existential doubt washed over Lan Ting regarding her pedagogical skills. She had heard that Lu Yang entered the Dao Seeking Sect as the undisputed top scorer. His aptitude for techniques was supposed to be peerless. His execution of the Mimicry Fist alone was a testament to

Chapter 89: It Is Ill-Advised for Demonic Cultivators to Dine at Barbecue Establishments Blissfully unaware of the monumental business merger Lan Ting had just orchestrated, Lu Yang was currently cloaked by an Invisibility Talisman and layered concealment arts. He trailed silently behind a squad of constables, hunting for the elusive Reverse Longevity Talismans. The trio

Chapter 90: Interrogation Transcript “Name?” “Yi Zhanghong.” “Drop the act. I’m asking for your real name!” “Zhang Xiaohong.” Inside the interrogation room, a solitary dragon-oil lamp flickered in the suffocating gloom, casting jagged, predatory shadows across the stone walls. Fang Qingyun stood with his arms crossed, a sharp sneer plastered on his face as he

Chapter 121: The Tomb So Close Yet Worlds Apart. A legendary spatial spell that touched the very foundation of reality. It required unfathomable comprehension and a profound Fated Chance to learn. Once mastered, a cultivator could casually traverse the vast expanse of the world, untethered by physical distance. “Ah, so the destination you envisioned was

Chapter 122: Appraisal-Type Magical Artifact “What in the world is this?” The Indestructible Immortaless looked genuinely baffled. She had absolutely no concept of penal law. In the primordial era, society was tethered by clan bloodlines and tribal gatherings. Punishments were dealt through “family rules” or “clan law.” For those gathered in sects, discipline was meted

Chapter 123: The Tomb’s Owner Right as the holographic text began to form the characters for “Life Imprisonment,” Lu Yang slammed the Tomb Raiding Insights shut with a sharp crack. The shimmering sentencing projection instantly vanished into the ether. He couldn’t even use “it’s a characteristic of the times” to rationalize this anymore. The artifact’s

Chapter 124: The Great Elder Lu Yang was utterly horrified, his heart hammering violently against his ribs. The sarcophagus dominating the main chamber was forged from solid stone, intricately engraved with primordial depictions of the sun, moon, and stars. It was impossible to determine its exact age, but judging by the sheer scale and oppressive

Chapter 125: The Nine Disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect Gather Together In the Great Elder’s vast experience, whenever Buyu Daoist displayed this level of over-the-top enthusiasm, there was absolutely a sinister scheme at play. He instantly raised his guard. The Great Elder was fully aware that Buyu Daoist had legitimate reasons to hold a

Chapter 126: The Qingfeng Sword’s Little Accessory Ever since her resurrection, the Indestructible Immortaless had suffered a string of humiliating defeats. First, she attempted to assert dominance over Lu Yang, only to be effortlessly suppressed by Senior Sister Yun Zhi. Then, desperate to prove her worth as an ancient mentor, she tried to commandeer Lu

Chapter 127: Sword Riding Flight Lu Yang remained at Hundred Forges Peak for three days. During this time, he and Li Haoran engaged in intense, non-stop technical discussions on how to optimize the flying sword attachment. “It must be as light as practically possible,” Lu Yang stressed, analyzing the schematics. “Otherwise, the aerodynamic drag will

Chapter 128: The Secret Meeting of the Five Great Immortal Sects On a secluded, nameless peak within the Dao Seeking Sect, the absolute rulers of the Five Great Immortal Sects convened. This peak was a fortress of utmost secrecy. Unless one belonged to the absolute highest echelons of the Dao Seeking Sect, they lacked the

Chapter 129: Buyu Daoist Breaks Free Luo Hongxia departed in absolute haste. Originally, she had intended to leverage the summit to extract a formal explanation from the Dao Seeking Sect—or, at the bare minimum, a binding vow that they would keep their distance from Lan Ting. Now, a promise was out of the question. She

Chapter 130: [Rule] “What just happened?!” Meng Jingzhou shouted, utterly alarmed as the Flying Car went into a sudden, catastrophic nosedive. Cold sweat beaded on Lu Yang’s forehead. He frantically channeled his Spiritual Qi, desperately trying to re-engage the flying sword technique, but the heavy iron chassis continued its terminal plummet. His mental connection to

Chapter 131: A Dangerous Night Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou knew that despite the Buyu Daoist’s dramatic, seemingly heroic delaying tactic, this battle was not going to conclude simply. If the Sect Leader possessed the raw power to outright crush the anomaly, the most logical course of action would have been to grab the two

Chapter 132: Perils on All Sides When Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou finally opened their eyes, the sky outside the paper lattice window had turned a pale, bruised gray. The night was over, though it would still be a while before the safe window of Chen hour expired and the town officially “woke up” at

Chapter 133: Corpse Activity is a Normal Phenomenon When the two returned to their room, they happened to encounter the two traveling merchants. The merchants, who had been quite aggressive yesterday, were unusually friendly today and even invited them in to sit. Lu Yang did not want to have too much contact with them and

Chapter 134: Reversal of Positions As the Hour of Hai arrived, the entire inn held only two guests: Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. The waiter descended from the third floor, a heavy axe in hand. Fresh, uncongealed blood dripped steadily from the blade. Whose blood it was remained a mystery. A faint smile curled his

Chapter 135: The Pharmacy “How many hostile entities are currently inside this inn?” Lu Yang asked, his voice flat and analytical. He needed to establish a clear threat assessment of the building before proceeding. The waiter, trembling violently in his oversized white uniform, held up two shaking fingers. “T-two.” “Who?” “You two.” Meng Jingzhou stepped

Chapter 136: No Way to Clear the Level? The Pharmacy Owner slowly ground the herbs with his mortar and pestle, his voice calm and methodical. “This domain was engineered by several Body Integration grandmasters. They quantified the Rules, establishing a localized reality. However, every Formation, no matter how absolute, must possess both a gate of

Chapter 137: The Played Yamen Runners According to extensive medical research conducted by Pill Cauldron Peak, the prolonged, exclusive consumption of meat buns leads to severe nutritional imbalance and stunted physical development. Driven by a deep, unwavering compassion for the overall health of the local law enforcement, the benevolent Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou decided

Chapter 138: Everyone is Scheming Far beyond the borders of Buyu Town, five Body Integration grandmasters were engaged in a continent-shattering clash that had raged continuously for five days. The four ancient Cultivators had erected a massive, absolute domain, preventing the apocalyptic shockwaves of their battle from leaking into the mortal world. Within that sphere

Chapter 139: Who is the Hunter? “Damn it. I knew it couldn’t be this simple,” Lu Yang hissed, his eyes narrowing. The Mayor—the apex predator of the anomalous ecosystem—was waiting for them inside the Ancestral Hall. Their tactical position had instantly degraded from an organized extraction to a lethal trap. “What’s the play?” Meng Jingzhou

Chapter 140: Daring to Talk About Body Seizing in Front of Me, Huang Doudou? Buyu Town Rule Twenty-One: [Leaving the town or killing the Mayor exempts one from following the Buyu Town Rules.] When the Pharmacy Owner had initially clarified the parameters of the twenty-first Rule, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had independently arrived at

Chapter 141: The Might of an Immortal Within the boundless expanse of the mental space, the Indestructible Immortaless lounged on an invisible throne. Her bare, jade-like feet were propped up comfortably in the air. She offered Faxian Zhenren a single, profoundly disinterested glance before returning her attention to her own hands, her eyes half-closed as

Chapter 142: Successfully Leaving Buyu Town “The Faxian Secret Art?” The Indestructible Immortaless narrowed her eyes. In all her aeons of existence, she had never heard of a technique bearing such a wildly arrogant title. Faxian meant “To Slay Immortals.” True Immortals stood at the absolute, untouchable apex of the Cultivation Dao. The very concept

Chapter 143: Lu Yang in the Fantasy Stage Not a single soul present—including the Buyu Daoist—had actually anticipated that Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou would successfully extract themselves from Buyu Town. Setting aside the fact that an ancient Body Integration grandmaster was physically anchoring the local reality, the labyrinthine, lethal logic of the town’s implicit

Chapter 144: So You Were All Very Restrained When I Was Around? The Governor of Qing Province personally led a massive, heavily armed procession of bureaucratic officials and elite troops directly to the perimeter of Buyu Town. With a single, thunderous stamp of his official Governor’s Seal, the localized reality-warping Rules enveloping the town shattered

Chapter 145: The Strongest of the Five Great Immortal Sects High in the clouds, Meng Jingzhou patted Lu Yang heavily on the shoulder. “Congratulations, brother. You have finally achieved a level of excellence that warrants strangers showing up at your door to propose marriage.” Lu Yang looked at him sideways. “Also?” “Please,” Meng Jingzhou said,

Chapter 146: Pure Heart Ever since that fateful encounter, the Emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty fully understood that making an enemy of the Dao Seeking Sect was the only guaranteed method to trigger the “Hundred-Thousand-Year Curse.” Those ambitious fools scheming in the shadows merely believed that Yun Zhi possessed high talent and was exceedingly

Chapter 147: The Five Immortals of Antiquity The Indestructible Immortaless bristled like an enraged cat. “Indestructible” was her foundational Dao title, the absolute conceptual truth she had carried since the dawn of time. To have her very existence denied by a pathetic Body Integration ant was the ultimate slander. “This Immortal is going to rip

Chapter 148: Sanli Cave-Heaven “Wait, what ruin Cave-Heaven?” Meng Jingzhou asked, utterly confused. He hadn’t been present during the interrogation. “The soul we just tortured was named Sanli Zhenren,” Lu Yang explained as they walked. “He surrendered the coordinates to a hidden pocket dimension containing his entire lifetime of accumulated wealth. The core [Rule] governing

Chapter 149: Ancient Tribulation Transcendence “Incorrect. The foundational [Rule] governing this dimension is compromised,” Yun Zhi murmured, her delicate brow furrowing. She had detected the structural anomaly the instant she executed her palm strike. Given the raw kinetic output she had just utilized, the overarching [Rule] of the Cave-Heaven should have shattered completely. Instead, the

Chapter 150: That Grandson Yingtian Immortal Unfortunately, a significant portion of the heavenly materials and earthly treasures had been improperly stored. Over the millennia, their ambient medicinal properties had leaked away, degrading them into worthless Mortal Grade junk. Furthermore, shifting geopolitical and biological realities had severely tanked the market value of other items. For instance,

Chapter 151: Sixth Elder Wuchen Peak—the sovereign domain of the Sixth Elder, Feng Ya. Much like the Moon Laurel Palace, Wuchen Peak was an absolute matriarchy. It was a sanctuary of jade-like beauties and drifting silk, yet the undisputed zenith of this splendor belonged solely to the Sixth Elder. Ancient rumors whispered that the Sixth

Chapter 152: “Tree Planting Technique” “This is the ancient text that Eldest Senior Sister commanded me to deliver to you.” Lu Yang wisely abandoned the topic of his master, withdrawing the cultivation manual for the Stainless Immortal Body. The Sixth Elder stared at the ancient tome, genuine astonishment fracturing her serene expression. “Little Yun is

Chapter 153: Vegetative Clone Ancient chronicles whispered that at the dawn of the Great Yu Dynasty, a singular genius walked the earth. He possessed a terrifying, innate resonance with Daoist magic, assimilating any spell with a talent that bordered on the divine. The velocity of his ascension shattered the limits of mortal comprehension. He devoured

Chapter 154: Huang Doudou Goes Shopping By the time Lu Yang crossed the threshold of the Mission Hall, the moon hung high and the vast, cavernous architecture was largely deserted. Based on Lu Yang’s tactical analysis, his Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters operated on a brutally efficient biorhythm. During daylight hours, they ground through missions,

Chapter 155: What a Coincidence, Isn’t It? The “Dao Seeking Sect Leader One-Day Experience” voucher. It stood as the absolute zenith of the exchange registry’s premium rewards; a mythical artifact so exorbitantly priced that, until this very night, no disciple had ever amassed the Contribution Points required to claim it. Historically, five Senior Brothers had

Chapter 156: Cautious Man Gu When the righteous orthodox path and the demonic heresy reach an absolute, albeit unknowing, consensus, all previous geopolitical friction transmutes into terrifying momentum. The de facto sovereign of the Dao Seeking Sect and the event’s prime architect had already mathematically approved Tang Yunsheng’s infiltration proposal. The operation was flawlessly secured.

Chapter 157: How Did the Five Elements Sect Lose Last Time? The journey back to the Dao Seeking Sect from Tang Yunsheng’s place was conducted in silence. Eldest Senior Sister did not utter a word, evidently deeming the logistical details of the upcoming visit beneath her notice. She had effectively delegated the entire matter to

Chapter 158: The Indestructible Immortaless’s Gold Finger The Indestructible Immortaless felt the Five Elements Sect had lost unjustly. She knew exactly what level Yun Zhi was at. Once she fully recovered her power, Yun Zhi would even be qualified to be her opponent, possibly even a fifty-fifty split, with the outcome uncertain. For someone like

Chapter 159: Finally Found the One Who Sold the Fake Exam Questions Back Then With the high-council adjourned and Lu Yang’s physical chassis safely returned to the Dao Seeking Sect, the Indestructible Immortaless violently seized motor control to process the daily logistics of her new empire. The Dao Seeking Sect generated a catastrophic volume of

Chapter 160: The Indestructible Immortaless’s Words Become Law “Are the exam papers from twenty years ago suddenly stripped of their academic integrity? Young man, you must expand your narrow, limited cognitive framework.” The Eighth Elder puffed out his chest with absolute, shameless authority. “Are you ignorant of the universal law that the older an artifact

Chapter 161: The Five Elements Sect Visits The flying boat of the Falling Coin Chamber of Commerce carved a silent path through the sea of clouds. As the vessel breached the atmospheric veil, guests sprawled across the sun-drenched timber deck, savoring a rare fragment of absolute tranquility. Without warning, a leviathan shadow eclipsed the sun,

Chapter 162: Yingtian Xianzhu Eons ago, as one of the Five Immortals of antiquity, the name of the Indestructible Immortaless echoed across the cosmos like a death knell, commanding absolute reverence. Primordial patriarchs and sovereign demon tribes erected monolithic altars of bone and iron, drowning them in priceless artifacts and the blood of heavy sacrifices

Chapter 163: The Dao Seeking Sect Crosses the Line When Yun Zhi ascended to the position of Acting Sect Leader, she embarked on a diplomatic circuit of the four other major immortal sects. She arrived not with threats, but with a simple, devastating decree: Buyu Daoist had entered secluded cultivation, and the Dao Seeking Sect

Chapter 164: Bring Forth the Paragon of the Dao Seeking Sect! “You Dao Seeking Sect have crossed the final line!” Qiu Jinan’s roar shattered the air as he upended the heavy mahogany table with a violent heave. Dishes clattered against the stone floor, their contents emitting a high-pitched, predatory hiss as they began to eat

Chapter 165: The Trial of the Indestructible Immortaless Lin Shaoyou’s expression was a mask of crystalline sincerity. “I have come to realize that the Dao Seeking Sect is a sanctuary of peerless virtue. The harmony between its brothers and sisters is a marvel I can no longer ignore. I hereby petition to join their ranks!”

Chapter 166: Match Commentary “I heard that Immortal Yingtian was born in response to heaven, hence the name Yingtian. Is that true?” Indestructible Immortaless waved her hand. “Hey, it’s all boasting. That kid Yingtian came from a lowly tribe. In ancient times, lineage was highly valued. Even though Yingtian showed promise in his youth, people

Chapter 167: Confucian Cultivator vs. Confucian Cultivator “That child Du Xueyi remains woefully starved of combat experience. We shall accept this defeat as a crucible for his growth.” Qiu Jinan shook his head, projecting the regal indifference of a man entirely unbothered by his vanguard’s humiliating failure. Sect Leader Qiu, you can drop the act,

Chapter 168: Lu Yang Takes the Stage “Next match, Dao Seeking Sect’s Li Haoran versus Five Elements Sect’s Long Xiang.” “Is Li Haoran a Fire Spiritual Root?” Qiu Jinan asked suddenly. “Yes, why?” “Interesting. Our sect’s Long Xiang is a Water Spiritual Root. This will be fire versus water.” On the martial arts square, Li

Chapter 169: Clash of Five Elements Spells “Dao Seeking Sect, Lu Yang.” “Five Elements Sect, Bai Ming.” Bai Ming treated the man before him as a mortal threat. He had caught the violent shift in his master’s expression upon the viewing terrace, yet no official decree halted the match. The implication was chilling: the Lu

Chapter 170: Water-Avoidance Art The Taixu Pill Scripture stood as the paramount, universally acknowledged absolute authority within the Cultivation world. Its opening stanza etched the supreme architecture of alchemy into reality: “Take the Great Void as the crucible, the Supreme Ultimate as the furnace, absolute purity as the foundation, non-action as the Dantian, mortal essence

Chapter 171: This Journey Has the Blessing of the Indestructible ImmortalBeyond the towering mountain gate of the Dao Seeking Sect, eight men cloaked in coarse, unassuming garments clustered together, their voices hushed in tense deliberation.”These filthy aristocrats from the Five Elements Sect simply possess more Spirit Stones than they have sanity to spend them. Forging

Chapter 172: The Devoted Zealots of the Immortal Cult “Lamb skewers?” Deputy Sect Leader Liu’s brow furrowed, a shadow passing over his features. They had infiltrated this bastion of righteousness to bring the Dao Seeking Sect to its knees, not to labor like common kitchen drudges. “You open your doors and yet refuse to serve?”

Chapter 173: This Endeavor Seems More Profitable Than Serving the Immortal Cult As night descended, the cultivators began to yearn for a pleasant and relaxing meal. A mere street away from the Martial Arts Plaza stood an unassuming establishment. Without any organization, people followed the aroma and unanimously chose this place—the Once More Barbecue Shop.

Chapter 174: Take Action! At this moment, the fifth bout of the Nascent Soul division drew toward its conclusion, featuring Ma Tianyang—another survivor of the Indestructible Immortaless’s cross-realm subjugation. Deputy Leader Liu delivered his tactical assessment: “This Ma Tianyang stands at the late Nascent Soul stage, whereas his Five Elements Sect adversary has touched the

Chapter 175: Tofu Heavenly Venerable! The high-ranking echelons of the Immortal Cult were paralyzed by an absolute, suffocating bewilderment. They had just synchronized their voices to chant the grand, world-shaking syllables of the ancient era, only for a shadow operative unit to violently erupt from the crowd and plunge rough-hewn burlap sacks over their heads.

Chapter 176: Shangguan Yu “So, this is the high-ranking Immortal Cult member you’ve captured.” A voice suddenly appeared behind Lu Yang, startling him greatly. He turned his head to see the girl, Shangguan Yu. “Tell me, why would he give up a perfectly good barbecue shop to join a demonic cult?” Shangguan Yu shook her

Chapter 177: Yellow Millet Pillow “The weeds upon my father’s grave tower higher than my own head!” “Your physical stature is not quite that diminutive,” Shangguan Yu muttered. Having deciphered Shangguan Yu’s true lineage, Uncle Ba’s eyes ignited with predatory calculation. He clamped a heavy hand onto Qiu Jinan’s shoulder. “From this day forth, you

Chapter 178: This Immortal’s Name is Huang Doudou “To Prison Peak. We will see if we can excavate the coordinates of the Immortal Cult’s headquarters.” With a dismissive flick of her wrist, Yun Zhi severed the cultists’ connection to their own flesh, leaving them to float in the silent air behind her like hollowed-out marionettes.

Chapter 179: The Ancient Great Divine Ability – Sowing Beans to Create Soldiers Immortals—the absolute, insurmountable zenith of the cultivation paradigm—are forever bound to concepts of invincibility, the primordial peak, and unparalleled dominance. Their legacies are exalted as the ultimate treasures across the vast expanse of the Central Continent. Countless souls scour the earth for

Chapter 180: Junior Brother Lu, Do You Have Any Unfulfilled Wishes? As an Immortal, the Indestructible Immortaless managed to survive the cruel and barbaric era of antiquity, successfully ascending to immortality and becoming one of the Five Immortals. Apart from exceptional luck, this was also due to her many hidden abilities. The Indestructible Immortaless’ eyes

Chapter 181: If Not of the Same Family, Do Not Enter the Same Door Lu Yang knew nothing of the End-of-Ages Immortal beyond his towering honorific, yet deductive reasoning provided a few solid clues. The Indestructible Immortaless bore the prefix of “Indestructible,” governing the absolute law of unyielding survival. By that logic, the “End-of-Ages” moniker

Chapter 182: Predicting the Future Lu Yang felt that the Indestructible Immortaless’s inability to learn predicting the future had a lot to do with the End-of-Ages Immortal not teaching seriously. Lu Yang followed the Indestructible Immortaless to learn the ancient language, stumbling over the difficult words one after another. After repeating it a few times,

Chapter 183: The Strongest Changui Lu Yang dutifully recounted the entire sequence of events, dragging the Indestructible Immortaless out to testify before Yun Zhi finally accepted that he was merely conducting a scientific experiment. The apocalyptic thunder dispersed. The torrential downpour ceased with unnatural abruptness. Moonlight cleaved through the suffocating storm clouds, returning the Dao

Chapter 184: Indestructible Immortal The Sect Leader had never dared to hope the Indestructible Immortal would actually manifest. He had indeed sensed the primordial entity stirring, but for the deity to tear through the veil of reality so swiftly was a miraculous, terrifying boon. Trembling with religious fervor, he introduced himself. “Congratulations, O Boundless Immortal,

Chapter 185: Senior Sister’s Plan “Senior Sister, is this your plan?” “Naturally.” “Deputies Liu and Gao only know about Backup Base No. 3 and No. 4. The Immortal Cult will inevitably relocate to Backup Base No. 5. The location of Backup Base No. 5 is currently unknown.” “Therefore, you three need to follow the story

Chapter 186: Everything Is Going According to Plan The Indestructible Immortaless was furious. Tang Yunsheng, as her follower, lacked even the most basic loyalty! Back in the primordial era, she was a sovereign overlord. An entire planet’s population offered her absolute devotion, treating the chance to become her believer as their life’s greatest honor, her

Chapter 187: The Thoroughly Considerate Cult Leader Within the boundless expanse of Lu Yang’s mental space, two peerless beauties sat side by side, their contrasting auras creating a visually arresting tableau. Yun Zhi held an ancient scroll, sitting in perfect stillness. She exuded an air of transcendent scholarly refinement, appearing utterly detached from the dust

Chapter 188: Drill Senior Sister described what she had witnessed in the sanctum, which infuriated the Indestructible Immortaless. “Which bastard dares to impersonate this immortal? Don’t they know that in ancient times, I was undefeated across the world, and everyone who saw me had to walk around me!” The Indestructible Immortaless had the capital to

Chapter 189: A Prominent Figure “What… what do you want?” The Hu brothers trembled, their bones vibrating like chaff in a thresher. Deputy Sect Leader Jin’s lips curled into a perfectly calculated, arctic sneer. “Do you comprehend exactly who you stand before?” “W-we do not.” “You possess the audacity to block our path without even

Chapter 190: A Great Fated Chance! Fierce battles erupted across the suffocating gloom of the primeval forest, a recursive cycle of slaughter that left the hidden observers trembling in the shadows. The demonic path operated on absolute ruthlessness, a chaotic web of malice and lethal intent. Here, unchained from societal laws, every disciple unleashed the

Chapter 191: The Demonic Blade The glowing brand on Lu Yang’s palm initially read “One.” The brand on the paralyzed, dying Gu Zha’s palm read “Eighty-seven.” After Lu Yang casually ended Gu Zha’s suffering, his brand flickered and updated to “Eighty-eight.” “So this is the notoriously cursed Demonic Blade that everyone has been whispering about?

Chapter 192: Six Harmonies Eight Desolations Immortal Art Lu Yang’s shadow loomed too large over the trial. Between the dark horses hoarding their strength for a late-stage upset and the established elites, his infamy had entirely eclipsed Yan Fei, the Cult Leader’s own successor. He had masqueraded as a primordial Ginseng Fruit, playing the entire

Chapter 193: Body Integration! Lu Yang spent several months studying on the first floor of the Scripture Pavilion to create his own cultivation technique. Aside from the “Complete Guide to Crosstalk,” there were many techniques and spells that broadened his horizons. For example, there was a technique that, once cultivated, allowed the other party to

Chapter 194: Child, What Is Your Wish? It wasn’t just Yan Fei staring in utter bewilderment; even the upper echelon of the Immortal Cult felt their horizons violently broadened. Was this the prevailing tactical doctrine of the new generation? Had their ancient wisdom truly been rendered obsolete? Man Gu hoisted Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang

Chapter 195: Indestructible Dao Fruit Prototype “You… you are truly an Immortal, the Indestructible Immortal?” Lu Yang’s body trembled. His hands hovered awkwardly, and the corners of his mouth twitched into an uncontrollable, ecstatic smile. “Child, do not agitate yourself. This Immortal stands before you.” The Indestructible Immortal’s features softened with benevolent grace. “You stand

Chapter 196: Why Are There So Many People in Your Mental Space! If a mental space housed two entities—the original host and an invasive expert—it could be logically deduced that the interloper was merely biding their time before initiating a Body Seizing. But three people crowded into a single mind was bordering on the absurd.

Chapter 197: Confession for Leniency “No, I mean my actual, given name is Bu Yao Lian. Bu as in ‘fabric’, and Yao Lian as in ‘shameless’.” The Indestructible Immortal had been beaten into absolute submission. He answered every inquiry with the enthusiastic compliance of a seasoned informant. The Indestructible Immortaless furrowed her divine brow. “Why

Chapter 198: The Person Behind the Scenes The chasm separating an Immortal from a mortal is a cosmic trench that cannot be bridged by mere willpower. Structurally, the Indestructible Immortal had not ascended to true immortality; his spiritual density peaked at the Tribulation Transcendence stage. Though he lacked a physical vessel and existed solely as

Chapter 199: Who Could Have Done It? The shadow possessed absolute clarity regarding the power disparity. The gap between himself and Yun Zhi was insurmountable; the probability of executing a successful tactical retreat was functionally zero. Rather than risk prolonged exposure and capture, the optimal maneuver was immediate Self-Destruction to guarantee the operational security of

Chapter 200: I’m Still a Baby! “The anomaly inhabiting the Great Xia imperial palace rarely breaches his forbidden domain. The statistical probability of his intervention is practically zero.” “Then was it Yun Zhi from the Dao Seeking Sect?” “That data model is also flawed. My avatar was embedded directly within the Indestructible Immortal’s soul. The

Chapter 201: Drills Always Serve a Purpose The Indestructible Immortal praised the heavens that he possessed the collective memories of his followers—particularly the Cult Leader and his cabal of high-ranking zealots, all of whom were absolute Experts in modern criminal law. It was a monumental lifesaver! His existence was an extreme legal loophole. While children

Chapter 202: Two Months After Joining the Cult, the Immortal Cult is Destroyed When the Cult Leader witnessed Yun Zhi manifest directly from Lu Yang’s body, his heart plummeted into an icy abyss. He had desperately clung to the hope that the Indestructible Immortal had successfully completed the Body Seizing, and that this entire betrayal

Chapter 203: The Foundation Establishment Late Stage Paradox After a full night’s rest, Lu Yang stepped out of his cave dwelling and stretched with a jaw-cracking yawn. He radiated vitality, looking as though he had just resurrected from the dead. “Mhm—” “I’m alive!” Lu Yang rolled his shoulders, feeling a tidal wave of kinetic energy

Chapter 204: Defending the Righteous Path After Meng Jingzhou was dragged away kicking and screaming into the shadows, a symphony of muffled, bone-crunching agony echoed through the courtyard. Lu Yang and Man Gu ignored the ambient screams, entirely focused on liquidating their Contribution Points at the Reward ledger. “Man Gu, what are you requisitioning?” “A

Chapter 205: The Three Great Demon Cults The moment the Indestructible Immortal materialized, he instantly commanded the room’s collective gaze. “Little Face?” Although the false god had only existed for five chronological days, his visage was so withered and ancient that it looked as though he only had five days left to live. It was

Chapter 206: Drawing a Circle as a Prison After the Xia Emperor sent off the leaders of the five great immortal sects, he heard the Ancestor’s call, summoning him to the forbidden grounds for important matters. “Ancestor, what is it?” The Xia Emperor arrived at the forbidden grounds and bowed respectfully to the Ancestor. He

Chapter 207: Senior Brother Ji: I Know Where the Problem Lies Just as Lu Yang found himself buried alive in a subterranean pit, considering how to escape, the Indestructible Immortaless awoke from her slumber. She saw Lu Yang trapped in a damp cell and beamed with joy. “Lu Yang, have your wicked deeds finally caught

Chapter 208: The Immortal Cult’s Immortal Treasures “Eldest Senior Sister, you’ve returned?” Hearing his superior’s telepathic summons, Lu Yang hauled ass back to Heavenly Gate Peak. Eldest Senior Sister maintained her glacial, unreadable composure. “Mm. I attended a geopolitical summit at the Imperial Palace. I just touched down. I received the telemetry data regarding your

Chapter 209: The Three Giants of the Dao Seeking Sect The Cult Leader had resigned himself to a life of eternal stagnation. He believed they were condemned to muddle through their remaining centuries as hollow husks within the Dao Seeking Sect, stripped of all hope for a geopolitical resurrection. Yet, standing before the grease-stained apron

Chapter 210: The Strongest Golden Core Lu Yang strictly adhered to Eldest Senior Sister’s teachings, marching straight to the towering gates of the Scripture Pavilion. Idling at the entrance, he spotted Senior Sister Zhou Lulu, whom he hadn’t seen since she escorted him to the cafeteria’s weapons section. “Senior Sister Zhou Lulu, it has been

Chapter 211: The Senior Brothers’ Golden Core Formation Methods Lu Yang naturally turned past Eldest Senior Sister’s page to see how the other Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters had formed their Golden Cores. Based on Lu Yang’s understanding of Eldest Senior Sister, her revered method possessed absolutely zero replicability. He had heard that she pushed

Chapter 212: Step by Step Lu Yang continued leafing through the ancient records. The Golden Core formation methods and the resulting cores of his Senior Brothers and Sisters were wildly unrestrained, showing absolutely no trace of the solemn “No Regrets in the Golden Core” philosophy. Actually, that’s not quite right. Knowing them, my Senior Brothers

Chapter 213: Artistic Embellishment At first light, the trio converged at the designated rendezvous. Li Haoran had arrived first, his posture stiff with nervous anticipation. Thanks to Old Horse’s presence, Lu Yang was spared the harrowing ordeal of enduring a Flying Boat. “Who would have thought? You keep your head down and hide your depths,

Chapter 214: Breaking Off the Engagement! Lu Yang began to seriously ponder whether he should report Master’s fabricated nonsense to Eldest Senior Sister. If he reported it, Master was guaranteed a brutal thrashing. But if he kept his mouth shut, Eldest Senior Sister might assume he was colluding with the old man’s degeneracy. “On one

Chapter 215: The Prenatal Betrothal “If you refuse, do not even dream of walking out these doors today!” “This is my estate.” “Then I shall mobilize the forces behind me to ensure you cannot take a single step in this world!” “I am a disciple of the Dao Seeking Sect.” “Then I will march to

Chapter 216: Li Haoran: Is It Still Too Late to Break Off the Engagement Now? When Lu Yang learned the true identity of Li Haoran’s betrothed, a litany of ancient myths inexplicably surfaced in his mind: The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, the Third Holy Mother and Liu Yanchang, the Heavenly Match… Numerous historical examples

Chapter 217: Qin Haoran The group no longer lingered in the courtyard. Father Li and Mother Li ushered everyone into the grand reception hall. As the one possessing the lowest seniority present, Qin Yanyan was relegated to serving tea and pouring water. Judging by her actual age, Qin Yanyan was practically a peer to Li

Chapter 218: The Secrets of Dao Fruits Lu Yang’s heart pounded against his ribs. Back when he endured the terrifying anomaly of the [Buyu Town Rule], he had listened to Buyu Daoist expound upon the profound nature of [Rules]. At the Body Integration stage, a cultivator merely grazed the surface of a Rule. Upon reaching

Chapter 219: The Second-in-Command of the Indestructible Lineage “There are two main reasons they suppressed my proposal.” “The first reason is that mortals hoard resources not merely to survive, but to secure a life of supreme luxury.” “If the multitudes aged but never perished, continually occupying vast mountains of resources, the newborn generations would find

Chapter 220: Cloudy Day and Sunny Day As the supreme founders of the “One More Time” barbecue enterprise, the culinary Dao of Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou was naturally beyond reproach. Their peerless craftsmanship had already been forged in the fires of Yanjiang County. Now, having subdued the legendary Three-Flavor True Fire, Lu Yang’s culinary

Chapter 221: Phoenix Blood Stone On the main street, a small group of men and women drew frequent, lingering glances from passersby. This was especially true for the two women—one mature, one youthful. Each possessed her own unique grace, as if perfectly encapsulating the pinnacle of their respective ages, stirring the imaginations of all who

Chapter 222: The Ancient Mastermind Huang Doudou “Immortaless, could you not have simply gifted two Immortal Fruits back then?” Lu Yang could already envision the apocalyptic upheaval spawned by that singular offering. The longer he endured the Indestructible Immortaless’s company, the less he understood the precise reason she was murdered in the ancient era. There

Chapter 223: That Thing The Meng family stood as a top-tier lineage within the Central Continent, boasting a history of a hundred thousand years and an impeccable upbringing. As the eldest legitimate son of such a monolith, Meng Jingzhou possessed a naturally refined temperament and would never harbor a grudge against Li Haoran over something

Chapter 224: The Difference Between Li Haoran and Lu Yang When Yun Zhi admitted she could discern nothing either, the Indestructible Immortaless let out a long breath of relief. “Hehe, I told you this matter was outside our domains. No one can decipher it.” This proved her failure to perceive Li Haoran’s hidden affliction wasn’t

Chapter 225: Senior Sister’s Golden Core Formation Method “Are you genuinely certain you wish to know?” “Absolutely, unconditionally certain.” Lu Yang nodded vigorously, bobbing his head like a chick pecking at spiritual grain. Yun Zhi weighed the karmic pros and cons for a brief moment. Ultimately, she decided there was no harm in recounting it,

Chapter 226: The Third Shadow The Mo Family Head had already tracked the origins of the buyer who acquired the Phoenix Blood Stone. The findings were thorny. The target was a Foundation Establishment disciple of the Dao Seeking Sect—likely a pampered nouveau riche—accompanied by two sect peers. A mere Foundation Establishment cultivator was dust in

Chapter 227: Su Yiren Takes Action “There’s a third person?!” The County Magistrate, the Mo Family Patriarch, and the Nine Nether Cult disciple were all dumbfounded. They had fancied themselves the hidden chess masters manipulating the board, so how were they the ones being suppressed? Who was lurking in the dark? They frantically unleashed their

Chapter 228: Phoenix True Flame Initially, Li Haoran had harbored deep resistance toward Su Yiren. He firmly believed that a man of his stature could never comfortably live off a woman; he yearned to be as fiercely independent as Senior Brother Lu. Later, his resolve had wavered. Su Yiren was breathtakingly beautiful, gentle, and radiated

Chapter 229: The Origin of Phoenix Blood Stone The County Magistrate glared at Lu Yang, grinding his teeth so hard they nearly splintered, yet he was utterly helpless. Deep in his marrow, he loathed the idea of revealing this secret. But matters had spiraled entirely out of his control; willing or not, he had to

Chapter 230: The Legend of Rebirth from the Flames To outright label the Phoenix Blood Stones as “fake” wouldn’t be entirely accurate. After all, the crime scene was right before their eyes; the stones were legitimately submerged in authentic, high-grade phoenix blood. Even if this underground operation was dragged into the light, the heavens wouldn’t

Chapter 231: Li Haoran’s Past Life Out of respect for the Phoenix Clan’s ancestor—and the beautiful fantasies the mortal world held about the divine birds—Lu Yang decided to take this newly discovered ancient secret to his grave. I’m carrying way too much plot for a guy in Foundation Establishment, he thought wearily. By all standard

Chapter 232: Senior Brother Dai, We’ve Captured the Nine Nether Cult Leader “Are you absolutely certain your previous life was the Nine Nether Cult Master?” Lu Yang sized Li Haoran up and down, finding it profoundly impossible to connect this earnest youth with the terrifying overlord of a demonic sect. “Most likely,” Li Haoran replied,

Chapter 233: So That’s How It Is Noticing Senior Brother Dai’s blatant disbelief, Meng Jingzhou launched into a vividly dramatic recounting of events. “A few days ago, the two of us were out patrolling when we spotted a plume of black smoke rising from a mountain ravine. Convinced a demonic entity was plotting to plunge

Chapter 234: This Little Spirit Stone Might Not Be Enough Two Golden Core cultivators soundlessly threaded through the moonlit streets of Luofeng County. They moved with the practiced grace of men who had memorized every shadowed alleyway, effortlessly weaving past the strict nocturnal patrol routes established by the local garrison. Back at the courtyard, Li

Chapter 235: Colleagues The County Governor loathed the prospect of escalating the situation. If a problem could be buried under a mountain of Spirit Stones, he would gladly bury it. As the highest authority of Luofeng County—a domain built upon the bedrock of a thriving mining industry—the sheer volume of Spirit Stones flowing through his

Chapter 236: Senior Sister’s Age “I will say it again. Do not imitate me,” Yun Zhi warned repeatedly, her tone laced with genuine concern that Lu Yang might court death by attempting to match her realm. “Absolutely, unconditionally, I will not imitate you!” Lu Yang swore, patting his chest. “Enough. I must enter secluded cultivation.

Chapter 237: Exile “It appears my two Junior Brothers have found their recent cultivation dreadfully dull, lacking the drive to advance their realms, hence their sudden fascination with such trivial matters.” “Since that is the case, why don’t the two of you venture to the border between the Central Continent and the Demon Domain for

Chapter 238: The Difference Between the Barbarian Tribe and the Ancient Barbarian Tribe This was the most brutally rugged and majestic city the two had ever laid eyes upon. Forged entirely from massive, refined steel-stones, it was practically indestructible, exuding an aura of absolute massacre. It stood like a towering titan at the jagged seam

Chapter 239: What Are You Pretending For? “Bring us two vials of Insect Repellent. Only the most premium grade.” Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou stepped into the Demon Suppressing Pass branch of the Falling Coin Chamber of Commerce to procure their necessary Supplies. The Demon Suppressing Pass stood as a paramount bastion on the frontier.

Chapter 240: Robbing This Cult Founder, Quite the Audacity “Did you observe their conduct at the mercantile pavilion? They seized supreme resources without so much as inquiring about the cost.” Five silhouettes clad in pitch-black robes darted through the primeval canopy. Their voices were raspy, their auras masked, making it impossible to discern their gender

Chapter 241: Arhat Fist Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had heard tales of the Demon Suppressing Pass being a haven for rampant plundering. Cultivators would routinely purchase supplies at the merchant guilds, only to be ruthlessly ambushed the moment they stepped into the dense, primordial forest. Their original strategy had been simple: mask their true

Chapter 242: Lu Yang, I Want to Go Out and Play The Arhat Fist was renowned as one of the supreme martial inheritances of the Golden Buddha Kingdom. Cultivated to the absolute pinnacle, it theoretically allowed one to attain the legendary Arhat Fruit Position, though Lu Yang had never heard of a single soul achieving

Chapter 243: The Indestructible Immortaless’s Adventure “Picking, picking, picking mushrooms, I picked a little mushroom…” An ancient folk nursery rhyme echoed through the dense, primordial forest. The voice was melodious, bright, and impossibly light. Just by hearing it, one could instantly picture a lively, carefree little girl skipping through the woods. However, anyone witnessing the

Chapter 244: This Meal Is Poisonous… “Who are you?” the Indestructible Immortaless asked, her gaze sweeping over the four newcomers with guarded vigilance; their spiritual fluctuations all eclipsed her current vessel, anchoring them firmly at the Golden Core stage. Lv Chang’s smile blossomed with sickening warmth. The four of them frequently prowled the depths of

Chapter 245: One Punch Startled for a microsecond, the Indestructible Immortaless instinctively swatted downward with her palm. This was an ingrained reflex forged in the apocalyptic battlefields of the Primordial Era; her combat algorithms had long since crystallized into muscle memory. Lv Chang had barely scrambled to his feet when his skull registered the catastrophic

Chapter 246: Twin Golden Cores Within the crystalline depths of the lake, a graceful silhouette glided with ethereal lightness. Her pale hands parted the water’s surface, breaking the calm like a leaping silver fish, radiant in her divine beauty. The figure floated upon her back, drifting lazily with the gentle currents, indulging in a rare

Chapter 247: I Said It Was an Accident, Do You Believe Me? Following Lu Yang’s deadpan clarification, the collective realization dawned that they had committed an astronomical blunder. The abyssal, Dao-resonating black Golden Core they had spent the better part of the day scrutinizing was, in fact, not a Golden Core at all. To be

Chapter 248: Immortaless, Please Restrain Your Ancient Anecdotes; I Fear My Lifespan Is Insufficient “Directional Teleportation Talismans possess such unprecedented utility?!” The Eagle Mountain Five Heroes stood utterly petrified, witnessing the Silver-Ring Heavenly King Earthworm being subjected to a forced spatial extraction. The sheer, unadulterated despair etched across the Silver-Ring Heavenly King Earthworm’s segmented visage

Chapter 249: Double-Stemmed Twin Lotus It took an exhaustive amount of flattery, culminating in the solemn declaration that “mortal vessels lack the karmic merit to withstand an Immortaless’s culinary arts,” before Lu Yang finally managed to dissuade the Indestructible Immortaless from casually whipping up a meal. “Lu Yang, your ideological framework is flawed. In the

Chapter 250: The Considerate Huang Doudou Departing the merchant guild and temporarily parting ways with the Eagle Mountain Five Heroes, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou returned to their inn. They instructed the attendant to procure several high-quality local dishes and deliver them to their respective chambers. “And remember, absolutely no tofu,” Lu Yang specifically reminded

Chapter 251: Arhat Fist “Come. Sink into the horse stance, align your posture, and we shall commence your instruction in the Arhat Fist.” Lu Yang mirrored Meng Jingzhou’s previous demonstration. He drove his qi down into his Dantian, broadened his chest, elevated his chin, and slid his left foot half a pace outward, his palms

Chapter 252: Still Saying You’re Not a Monk The four days slipped by like flowing water. When the Eagle Mountain Five Heroes convened at the city gates to fulfill their contractual obligations, they stared at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou in profound bewilderment. “Esteemed clients, what has befallen your cranial foliage?” the hook-nosed leader blurted

Chapter 253: Buddhist Gathering The Double-Stemmed Twin Lotus was a critical catalyst for Golden Core formation, ensuring a zero-tolerance policy for compromise. Numerous late Foundation Establishment experts descended into a chaotic, hyper-violent melee. The Eagle Mountain Five Heroes maintained acute risk-assessment protocols. Their operational competencies were optimized for dense forest survival and localized resource extraction;

Chapter 254: The Combined Battle Technique No Longer Has Flaws “Could I inquire if you possess any intel regarding the two glabrous individuals currently brawling in the mud crater?” Tao Yaoye asked the hook-nosed leader with impeccable courtesy. Internally, however, her cognitive gears were grinding to a halt. In no timeline did she recall Lu

Chapter 255: The Reliable Tao Yaoye “Oh, this is a good method!” Meng Jingzhou laughed, relaxing immediately. Since Tao Yaoye was controlling their three bodies, the three of them had nothing they needed to do. “I thought of this method on the spot. It just shows how clever Junior Sister Tao is. I gave her

Chapter 256: Mother-and-Son River and Double Birth River “Back when this immortal still reigned as a supreme sovereign, an entire planet served as this immortal’s personal domain. This immortal could mold the world at whim, bestowing boundless blessings upon the mortal realm.” “This Double-Stemmed Twin Lotus is merely another new species cultivated by this immortal’s

Chapter 257: Expensive Wigs at the Demon Suppressing Pass Lu Yang’s proposition won immediate, unanimous approval. The true supreme value of the Double-Stemmed Twin Lotus lay entirely within its radiant petals; the seeds themselves held negligible worth in the cultivation world. One could not simply plant these seeds and reap a new Double-Stemmed Twin Lotus.

Chapter 258: The Mysterious Red Silk “Huh, this textile looks rather familiar.” As the host unfurled a bolt of crimson silk, the Indestructible Immortaless voiced her surprise. “Does the Immortaless recognize this artifact?” Lu Yang asked. The Indestructible Immortaless scratched her head, rummaging through eons of fragmented memories to pinpoint the crimson silk’s origin. Alas,

Chapter 259: Awakening the Ancient Barbarian Bloodline The Four Immortals of Antiquity had frequently graced the Indestructible Immortaless’s celestial abode as honored guests, indulging in her unfathomable, reality-bending cuisine. Due to the highly volatile nature of the Indestructible Immortaless’s culinary arts, her kitchenware required structural integrity bordering on the absolute. Chopsticks, bowls, and tablecloths—every single

Chapter 260: Bloodline Hatred “Executing the exact ritual I engineered during the ancient era should not have triggered a system error. What in the world went wrong?” The Indestructible Immortaless possessed the rare virtue of acknowledging her bugs, immediately running diagnostics to patch the issue and prevent future localized disasters. “Ah, I see the logic