The myth begins with the Lotus Lantern

Chapter 214 Urgency
At that time, my life was hanging by a thread, so I had no time to think about anything else. After all, if I didn't have my life, what use would my cultivation be?
Nine thousand years of cultivation!
Does that mean I can now cultivate the "Great Celestial Immortal Technique"?

Ding Lin's eyes lit up, and he immediately arrived at this point.

Hong Gu's eagerness and the unusual behavior of the "Seven Fairies" were also explained logically. With nine thousand years of cultivation and the assistance of the "Great Celestial Immortal Technique", he would surely become a Celestial Immortal. Becoming an immortal is difficult, and becoming a Celestial Immortal is even more ethereal and difficult, but it can already be foreseen in his future. As time goes by, things will change and the outside world will change, which is only natural.

"...After nine thousand years of refined cultivation, it is time to reach the pinnacle of perfection, to ascend to the highest level, and to achieve the forty-nine..."

Unexpectedly, this sentence from the preface of "The Celestial Immortal's Manual" came to mind again. When I read it then, I felt only resentment, but now it is so wonderful. I am overwhelmed with joy and my head is a little dizzy, tipsy, as if I have drunk sweet wine.

Ding Lin felt full of ambition. When he thought about the more than eight thousand years of lifespan that had been burned away, he still felt a pang of regret, but he could barely accept it.

With gain comes loss.

"Brother Jin..."

Hearing the voice of the 'Seven Fairies' in his ears, Ding Lin realized that she was still supporting him.

Ding Lin was unaware of the Soul-Swapping Technique, and based on his previous suspicions, he naturally assumed that the 'Seven Fairies' were trying to show their closeness to Hong Gu. He wasn't offended, because regardless of the 'Seven Fairies' motives, he did need such help given his situation at the time.

But now that he has regained his youth, it seems somewhat inappropriate for him to be supported like this.

Ding Lin gently patted the Five Fairies, gesturing with his eyes.

The fifth fairy understood, her face darkened, and she released her hand.

Ding Lin stood up, his body radiating spiritual light, which erased his disheveled appearance and restored his previous composure.

The five fairies were still standing beside Ding Lin.

Ding Lin did not immediately go to take Hong Gu's jade bottle, but instead glanced at the 'Seven Fairies' beside him.

He was able to become an official in Heaven because of the fairies; the fairies were his backers in Heaven.

With his backer right beside him, and unlike his familiarity with the Seventh Fairy, he wasn't as familiar with the Fifth Fairy as he was with the Seventh Fairy, he didn't want to make any decisions on his own, even though he already had a guess in his mind. It was always better to be cautious than to make a mistake.

The respect others have for you should not be a license for you to act recklessly.

This is a big no-no.

“Brother Jin, when we were little, Aunt Hong watched us grow up in Yaochi. Also, the Qingling Pill that helped you exorcise the demon was a gift from Aunt Hong.”

The Fifth Fairy said, her eyes dimming slightly. Ding Lin's behavior seemed to be confirming Hong Gu's earlier words.

"Thank you for saving so many lives..." Ding Lin's face turned solemn as he bowed deeply to Hong Gu and accepted the pill bottle with both hands, saying, "Thank you for the gift of the pill."

"You've just narrowly escaped death, so I'm sure you have a lot to say. I won't bother you any longer. Young Master Jin, if you ever need anything in the future, feel free to come to me. In this garden, I can still lend a hand."

Hong Gu said, her gaze towards Ding Lin revealing admiration.

The fact that someone can remain restrained and dutiful even after achieving success, without overstepping boundaries, shows that they are not only exceptionally virtuous but also grateful and appreciative.

Thinking this way, Hong Gu suddenly felt that her investment was well worth it.

"Please take your time, sir." Ding Lin bowed again.

Hong Gu nodded, and with a flash of inspiration, she flicked the ribbons on her bright red palace dress, and her figure vanished in an instant.

Only Ding Lin and the Fifth Fairy remained on the spot.

"Thank you so much, Seventh Princess, for saving me!" Ding Lin bowed again to the Fifth Fairy to express his gratitude. "Brother Jin..." the Fifth Fairy began, about to say something, but upon hearing Ding Lin's words, she paused, "You called me..."

"Seventh Princess?"

Ding Lin looked up, somewhat puzzled.

The five fairies perked up immediately, quickly retracting the words they hadn't yet uttered, and their faces brightened again.

Oh right, I almost forgot. I'm currently wearing Seventh Sister's face. Brother Jin probably thinks I'm Seventh Sister. He and Seventh Sister aren't very familiar with each other, so this attitude is normal.

"Brother Jin..." the Fifth Fairy said excitedly, wanting to reveal her identity, but she suddenly seemed to remember something and shut up again.

"The Seventh Princess?" Ding Lin asked, his eyes flashing, a hint of suspicion rising in his mind.

"Brother Jin, after going through so much today, I imagine you need some time to calm down. I'll head back now and come see you another day."

The Fifth Fairy said, withdrawing her expression and lowering her voice. After speaking, she nodded to Ding Lin and then left, seemingly no different from the Seventh Fairy in her usual manner.

Ding Lin remained silent, his eyes flickering as he watched the 'Seven Fairies' retreating figures. His suspicions grew, and even in the end, the 'Seven Fairies' gave him an extremely awkward and discordant feeling.

But at this point, these are clearly not the main points.

Ding Lin swept his doubts into the corner, turned back to the pavilion, sat down cross-legged, took out the jade bottle given to him by Hong Gu, poured out the longevity pill, his eyes lingered on the pill for a moment, and then he tilted his head back and swallowed it in one gulp.

A surge of heat rose in my abdomen, and a burst of vibrant life force exploded, flowing into my limbs and bones.

Ding Lin closed his eyes and began to examine himself. In his sea of ​​consciousness, the lotus leaves unfurled inch by inch, and the roots grew deeper and deeper. On the section of lightning-struck wood, a new bud sprouted and grew a new green.

Hong Gu, who had been longing for Ding Lin but had not been able to obtain his cultivation, saw very accurately that Ding Lin's cultivation had indeed reached nine thousand years, or more precisely, nine thousand and twelve years.

Of course, whether or not there is a tail at the end is not important; what is important is the qualification to cultivate the "Great Celestial Immortal Technique".

Ding Lin clenched his fist, feeling the power transmitted between his five fingers, stable and firm. His eyes were deep; this power had a time limit.

Five hundred years.

His fingers loosened again, and through the gap, Ding Lin seemed to see something slipping away—his remaining, precious time.

I recalled the weakness I felt when I experienced the five signs of decay earlier.

That kind of despair, that kind of fear, is enough to experience only once.

Ding Lin clenched his fists again. No matter what, having already paid such a high price, he was determined to master the "Great Celestial Immortal Technique" and become a Celestial Immortal within the remaining five hundred years!

……

Beyond the sky.

The seven fairies suddenly opened their eyes, their gaze blank for a moment, and then a furry monkey face came into view, right in front of them.

The stone monkey grinned, revealing two canine teeth protruding from its lips.

The Seventh Fairy's pupils suddenly contracted, flashing with horror and fear. She wanted to back away, but the soul that had just possessed her body had no control over it. She could only remain still, staring wide-eyed at the pair of monkey eyes in front of her.

(End of this chapter)