Immortal Road.

Lin Shan took it, read it once, closed it, and sighed.

"What's wrong, Master?"

People nearby asked what happened, but received no response.

There's no need to tell my subordinates about breaking through to the Void Realm in the lower realm to surpass the geniuses of the upper realm; it would only increase their anxiety.

The great demon Qu Gong claimed that he had traveled to almost every nook and cranny of this world over the decades, but still had not found any opportunity related to the Void Transformation stage!
This is actually normal. If it were really that easy to find, it's impossible that no one in the Void Realm would have been born for hundreds of thousands of years except for Sword Saint Ma Yuanjue and the nobles of the Heavenly Court.

Left with no other choice, Qu Gong had to ascend to immortality.

However, he left a crucial piece of information in the letter: although one cannot break through to the Void Realm in the lower realm, it does not mean that one must go to the Immortal Realm!

In their entire region, from the perspective of the Upper Realm, it belongs to the Lost Worlds Group. As an insignificant synapse in the void universe, it was once extensively invaded by extraterrestrial demons. The Heavenly Ladder was even interrupted several times, leaving behind many ravaged and broken areas, which caused the connection between the Upper and Lower Realms to be intermittent. That is why it is called the Lost Worlds.

He somehow found out about a place where he could remove the cultivation restrictions of the lower realm, break through to the Void Realm, and receive rewards from the Heavenly Dao!

Lin Shan was also impressed when he saw this. This big, clumsy guy really had some skills. Could it be that the immortal in the mortal world told him this?

To be fair, although the big boss in the straw hat said he didn't want it, he might secretly give his disciple a way out. Of course, it's also possible that Qu Gong discovered it himself.

Anyway, after realizing that things had taken a turn for the better, this guy lured the rhinoceros demon along, and the latter happily followed him to ascend to heaven.
As for where that place is, Qu Gong himself doesn't know. He said he would search for it on his ascension journey, starting with the broken heavenly ladder from 120,000 years ago!

Lin Shan shook his head, no longer thinking about it, and carefully put away the letter left by Qu Gong.

Perhaps when I ascend to immortality in the future, I can follow in that guy's footsteps.

Next.

Lu Xiuming gave a report on the business he had been involved in on the mainland over the years. With the rise of a new generation, the influence of the Xun Gu Sect had grown stronger and stronger, and it could basically be called the leader in this world!
However, once a power has developed beyond a certain limit, it no longer seeks external gains but focuses on internal development, just like those holy lands in the past, gradually hiding behind the scenes and fading from the world's sight.

Many of the supported proxy sects have also flourished in the cultivation world of various countries.

Lin Shan was very pleased to hear this, especially when he saw many outstanding Nascent Soul and Golden Core cultivators below. They were all new faces he hadn't seen before, and they exuded a vibrant and flourishing energy. It seemed that he wouldn't need to worry about them anymore.

After everyone had left, Lü Xiuming presented a storage magic item to Lü Xiuming alone.

"Master, these are antiques that my subordinates have collected over the years by dispatching a large number of elite members of the sect to plunder various parts of this world. Although they are mostly leftovers from the Black Lotus Sect, the quantity is still considerable."

Lin Shan opened it and, after some exploration, obtained a full 580 points of Ancient Charm!
He was shocked.

The fact that they were able to plunder so much after the Black Lotus Sect's sweep meant that they had essentially squeezed out all the remaining value of this world. Relying on the current prosperity and glory of the Ancient Seeking Sect, none of the local bullies dared to interfere.

"Okay, thank you for your thoughtfulness."

He breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but glance at Lü Xiuming a few more times.

This subordinate has always had a low profile, never personally participating in major battles. He is in charge of the sect's development and busy with all aspects of the sect's affairs. His diligence and loyalty are beyond question.

He often gives his all silently, without seeking credit or reward, as if it were only natural for him to do so.

However, there are also many different voices from the outside world, such as criticizing him for "abusing power", "corruption", "nepotism", and "cowardice". But everyone has two sides, and for those in power, it depends on whether the person can be used for their own purposes.

A few minor flaws cannot overshadow his contributions to Linshan; as the saying goes, a flaw does not detract from his overall merit.

"I see you've also cultivated to the late Nascent Soul stage, but without an innate spiritual body, there's no need for a great supernatural being to bother. In the future, just focus on the Primordial Spirit!"

Lin Shan took something out of his collection, weighed it in his hand, and solemnly presented it to his most trusted confidant.

"This is the Formless Star Cocoon. I obtained two during the spiritual tide back then. I used one when I broke through to the Nascent Soul stage, and I still have one left. Now I'm giving it to you as compensation for all these years. Thank you for your hard work!"

Lü Xiuming's eyes immediately lit up, and he accepted the item with trembling hands.

He never imagined that he would have this day, and that he would be able to obtain a peerless treasure from the Wan Hui Nian spiritual tide.
Overwhelmed with emotion, he immediately knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly.

"Thank you, Master!"

Lin Shan smiled and helped him up, saying there was no need for that.

“You were one of the first to follow me in Wangyue City. No one can compare to you in terms of seniority. If I don’t give it to you, who else can I give it to? Take it.”

Lu Xiuming was deeply grateful, his long-term efforts recognized, and he felt a surge of emotion, like a scholar dying for a friend who understood him. However, to say who was the most senior member of the leader's staff...
Shouldn't it be the Black Skull Demon Lord?
"Master, Elder Hei Ku has also made significant contributions to the sect over the years. We are afraid that showing favoritism will upset him."

"Hmph! That traitor who betrayed his own people!"

Lin Shan's anger was still not appeased at the mere mention of the Black Skull Demon Lord.

The skeleton, captured by the Azure Lotus Fairy, carelessly revealed its secrets, almost allowing the reincarnated immortal to discover its greatest secret!

Fortunately, Qinglian Fairy was later swallowed by the strange Dharma form of the Annihilation Avatar, leaving her with no hope of reincarnation. Sword Saint Ma Yuanjue then helped her remove the hidden threat left in Youmei Ji's body, thus completely eliminating the risk of the news leaking.

I'm already being lenient by not chopping up that skeleton!

However, after so many years, when he looks back now, he can't help but feel a little nostalgic, reminiscing about the long years they spent together in the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core stages, and a slight pang of sympathy stirs within him.

After all, this guy left his hometown, Hell World, and lived here all alone, which was quite miserable. If he had the ability before his ascension, it wouldn't hurt to make a quick buck.

Do you know what it's doing right now?

Lü Xiuming responded respectfully.

"Elder Hei Ku has risen in status through his disciple over the years, traveling around with Venerable Mu and representing the Ancient Seeking Sect on missions to various holy lands. He receives so many gifts that his hands are sore. Outsiders claim that he is the one who manages Venerable Mu's treasury!"

"The man in charge of the trousers?"

Lin Shan was slightly startled. Good heavens, things might not be so simple behind the scenes.

Fortunately, now that Mu Yan has become a Nascent Soul cultivator, he will naturally take care of that Black Skull Demon Lord, so there's no need for me to mentor him anymore. Let them be.

He waved Lü Xiuming away and left the main hall, returning to his cave in the back mountains.

The annihilation clone stepped out and handed him three scrolls.

This is a magical jade slip made by Xing Jinshu and Yu Xing Shenjun over more than ten years during his seclusion. It contains the true meaning of supernatural powers and is quite a feat.

After completing their mission, the Annihilation Avatar released them as instructed. Xing Jinshu returned to the Star Palace and took over the reins of power, while Yu Xing Divine Lord no longer coveted his concubine's innate abilities and instead set his sights on another group of alien races, setting his sights on the Ice and Snow Alliance of the Far North!
Lin Shan took them and looked at them one by one.

First is Xing Lingjin's innate divine ability to break through to the Nascent Soul stage:
【Starfall Strike】

Quality: Great Supernatural Astrology

Description: Collect the free starlight from the sky, guide it along a specific star trajectory, and highly condense and compress the surging star power into beams of lightning as thick as a thumb. This beam covers a wide area and indiscriminately bombards the target area, causing star-piercing damage.

Enhancement required: 256 points

Lin Shan shook his head in disappointment. As expected, Xing Lingjin was a weakling in terms of primordial spirit. The supernatural power she had created was ridiculously weak, and he had no desire to learn it at all.

However, it is still a great divine power star technique. Just because it is weak now does not mean that it will be weak again after being strengthened into an unparalleled divine power!

Learning it before ascending to immortality, and then directly strengthening the seed of great supernatural power, would allow one to quickly master supreme supernatural power, which is acceptable.

Next is Xing Jinshu's innate supernatural ability:
【Empty Star Bridge】

Quality: Great Supernatural Astrology

Introduction: Based on the ancient artifact Void Bridge, forged by the progenitor of the Star Spirits, it is used to suppress the sealing abilities of opponents. It can sense the fragments of Void Bridge scattered throughout the void. If all the fragments can be collected and the Star Bridge repaired, the progenitor of the Star Spirits can be awakened.

Enhancement required: 256 points

Lin Shan had witnessed the power of this supernatural ability firsthand, and knew that despite its simple description, its suppressive force was no joke!
The key point is that the enhancement panel description actually confirmed that the rumor that the Star Spirit Ancestor's Star Spirit Ancestral Artifact was shattered and scattered throughout the void and myriad worlds is true!
In other words, Lin Shan has mastered this supernatural power, and if he encounters a fragment of the Star Bridge in the future, he will be able to sense it and obtain it.

The Protoss's ancestral artifact, how much antiquity must it possess?

It should be noted that in the early stages of the Immortal Era, the Star Spirits were the first race to dominate the entire void. Their ancient history dates back to the beginning of the era, and they were only gradually defeated by the human race.

As an ancestral artifact, the Void Star Bridge is definitely not lacking in ancient charm!
As for gathering all the fragments to awaken the Protoss, that has absolutely nothing to do with him.

Lin Shan stopped worrying about it. He would go back and study it, and maybe he could impersonate a Star Spirit in the future and give himself another alien identity.

Unfolding the third jade slip, he finally saw the supernatural power he had longed for:
[Star Collision]

Quality: Supernatural Star Technique

Introduction: This technique requires the user to possess a Star Destiny of Grade C or higher to activate, and certain special Stars require authorization from the Star behind them (Grade A and below, non-spiritually connected Stars automatically have this authorization). In battle, the user can collide their own Star Destiny with the opponent's Star Destiny to achieve a damage effect that is reflected in the real world.

(Note: This technique is specifically designed for beings at or below the Nascent Soul stage; its effectiveness is halved for those outside this stage.)

(Note: This technique cannot be used against enemies who are far beyond one's own cultivation level, otherwise, one will suffer a backlash.)
Enhancement required: 128 points

"Star Grid Collision!"

Lin Shan couldn't contain his excitement. This was his dream love technique, a divine power specially tailored for him!
Imagine this: in the future, you use your own inauspicious destiny to clash with your opponent, and in reality, you use the inauspicious talisman to bombard them. With this two-pronged approach, who can stand against you?
"Those who can withstand a blow from the calamity star, even if they survive, will be utterly unlucky, and their future path to immortality will be bleak~"

He was so pleased with himself that he couldn't help but envision a bright future, and even now he couldn't resist the urge to find someone to practice with.

However, seeing the numerous restrictions mentioned above is slightly displeasing.

In particular, it cannot be used against enemies beyond one's own cultivation level, and it is mainly aimed at those at the Nascent Soul stage and below. Its power is halved if the target is outside its range. It is somewhat similar to a censored version of the Seven Arrows of Nailhead.

It's currently only at the level of a sect-protecting divine power; it needs to be strengthened and improved based on one's cultivation level.

Most importantly, it also requires authorization and permission from the stars behind it!

Lin Shan's heart skipped a beat!
Come to think of it, if I wanted to use this trick, I would definitely need permission from the jinx behind me, otherwise how could I borrow the jinx's fate?

As for the Jade Star God behind Jade Star, it is probably unnecessary, because those little Calomi stars are probably at the B or C level, and any Star Child can automatically obtain the authority.

But the calamity star is undoubtedly a spiritual star, possessing its own star will and unfathomable cultivation level. It can contend with many ancient beings, so it definitely needs to ask for permission!
Lin Shanxi's heart sank to the bottom.

He figured that given that old bastard's cowardly and timid nature, the chances of him being granted the authority to collide with the stars' destinies were slim.

difficult!
"That old bastard, he even warned me about this before. Now that I'm asking him for the authority, are you sure he'll give it to me?"

Lin Shan's expression was uncertain. Compared to the generosity of the Immortal Book Boss, the Calamity Star was far inferior and could hardly be called an angel investor.

Of course, that time he helped me smooth things over with the Star Court Inspector General doesn't count.
I thought about it again and again.

Lin Shan paced back and forth in the courtyard, his silent clone watching him intently until one moment Lin Shan suddenly turned around fiercely!

"No, we still have to go and ask in person. We can't just give up like this!"

He immediately returned to his cultivation chamber, entered seclusion again, and began communicating with the calamity star.

The way the jinx communicates is rather primitive. In fact, Lin Shan himself doesn't know how to communicate with the other party because he has always been the one who is passively approached by others; he has never taken the initiative to approach them.

But there is still a clumsy way: keep banging on the big black chimney above your head!

The few wisps of calamity-causing energy that had been released earlier were all caused by the collision of stars, so he had reason to believe that the chimney was somehow connected to the calamity star.

Bang bang bang bang bang.
Lin Shan began to use the characteristics of star collision to imagine a club-like opponent, which he kept hitting.

They started by banging loudly, but it was all bark and no bite. In reality, the big black chimney was very sturdy; even a collision with a star or a destiny might not be able to crack it, let alone a small scuffle.

But that's exactly the voice he wants; it'll be enough to awaken the jinx!

But after knocking for a long time, there was no response.

The jinx didn't even show up; it was as if it were asleep and playing dead!
He refused to believe it and knocked for three days in a row, but there was still no response, and he couldn't find anyone at the crucial moment.

"Damn it, this old man is really unreliable. You really think you can play dead and I won't be able to find you?"

Lin Shan was furious. He immediately put down what he was doing, walked out of the cave, and roared at the outside.

"Go, bring Lord Yuxing back to me!"

The serene avatar in the courtyard stood up, and without a word, transformed into a streak of gray light, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye. (End of Chapter)