The End of the Immortal Path

Chapter 121 You Need a Prodigy Like Me

end of August.

Tomorrow is the annual performance review.

At this moment, everyone in the Ninth Courtyard was very puzzled.

Jiang Man has been absent for many days.

The assessment is tomorrow, and if I don't show up soon, I'll miss it.

They only knew that Jiang Man had taken leave, but they didn't know where he had gone.

"Mr. Yan, is Jiang Man coming back for the assessment tomorrow?" Cao Cheng asked.

Others were also curious.

However, Yan Yiqiu shook her head at everyone and said, "It's really hard to say. If he hadn't come to the assessment this time, then this would have been a great opportunity for you to chase after first place."

"Of course, even after being promoted to the Eighth Academy in September, he was still in first place."

"The seating will not be changed."

Zhuo Bufan was momentarily excited: "So that means I have a chance to be number one?"

"Why can't I be number one?" Zhao Yaoyao followed up.

For a moment, they were all praying that Jiang Man would not return for the assessment.

As for whether Jiang Man would return, Wei Beichuan didn't care, because he couldn't chase after first place.

But this time, he can definitely overcome many people.

His gaze was fixed on Cao Cheng and An Rong.

Before long, he will trample the fifth and sixth under his feet.

This annual assessment may not be enough, but it can put some pressure on them.

Slowly catch up with them and feel their despair.

He wanted to hunt down these two people.

I didn't stay up late back then, so they did.

现在
It's time for them to experience the fear of being chased and surpassed.

The first time, they directly entered the top ten, then they chased after them little by little, making them run and fight, and finally resolutely defeated them.

Both of them must die.

At this moment, Cao Cheng and An Rong felt extremely uneasy.

Ever since Wei Beichuan started staying up all night, they've felt like they're being watched by something terrifying.

Fidgeting.

"It's okay, he's probably just scaring himself. What if he only gets 15 or 14 after the assessment? Nobody's going to stand still and let him chase after them," An Rong said with a forced smile.

Cao Cheng said disdainfully, "Does he look like he can only improve by one or two places?"

“He was just as confident at the beginning,” An Rong said.

"Did he stay up all night at first?" Cao Cheng asked.

An Rong was speechless.

Zhao Yaoyao shook her head and sighed, "Why are you two doing this to yourselves?"

Zhuo Bufan said, "It's alright, I'll go tell him how Jiang Man did it later."

However, they were very curious about where Jiang Man had gone.

Furthermore, will they be able to return tomorrow?

If we don't come back, won't we miss out on a lot?

Many people are paying attention to the Ninth People's Hospital.

I'm afraid many people will criticize this.

After all, the annual assessment rankings of the three academies and the competition among the seven peaks are the ultimate test of academic and cultivation strength.

-

Jiang Man stopped cultivating and let out a heavy sigh of relief.

It's only been seven days.

Fortunately, I understand it thoroughly enough.

Otherwise, it might not have been possible to achieve this speed.

The main point is that the spells are free to obtain, and the difficulty level isn't actually that high.

But the Heavenly Heart Seal is different.

The remaining six or seven days might not be enough.

In particular, we need to figure out whether we can still seize the magic stone pillar on the fifteenth day.

Besides, what I want might be snatched away, wouldn't that be a huge loss?

Another problem is that he doesn't know where the superior-grade Qi Condensation Method is located.

Self-cultivation does indeed have some drawbacks.

"Fellow Daoist," Number Ninety-Nine said at this moment.

Jiang Man turned to look at the two of them, thinking that he could definitely ask them.

"How much do you know about the rules?" Jiang Man tossed fifty spirit resources over.

I don't know if this price is acceptable.

Upon receiving the spiritual source, Number Ninety-Nine sensed that the other party must be quite poor.

Fifty Lingyuan inquired about information here.

But I can't help having my own problems.

“I know quite a bit, but I don’t know what you want to ask,” Number Ninety-Nine asked.

Jiang Man pondered for a moment and said, "There should be a high-grade Qi Condensation Technique here. Do you know where it is?"

“That place,” Number Ninety-Nine pointed to the nearest stone pillar and said, “that’s the place, which is why the competition there is extremely fierce.”

"I suppose you are aware of this."

Jiang Man was taken aback; the scene over there was indeed intense.

It seems many people are eyeing the superior-grade Qi Condensation Technique.

"I heard there's another place that also has a high-grade Qi Condensation Method, but it's a completely different technique. It depends on whether it's compatible with your own technique."

"Otherwise, your cultivation will be much less effective," Number Ninety-Eight kindly reminded him.

Jiang Man didn't care; he chose to completely relearn the material, regardless of whether it would be more efficient.

It won't take him too much time.

"Did they take the things off the stone pillar? Logically, you should be able to get the cultivation technique and qualify after ten victories," Jiang Man said.

“Normally, it would definitely be taken away, but acquiring the cultivation technique is equivalent to acquiring the qualification, so it might not be taken away,” Number Ninety-Nine explained. “Because most people are not after the cultivation technique, but rather after acquiring the qualification.”

"So they will look for cultivation methods with less competition, and even if it's random, they will find someone who is relatively weak."

"Therefore, the competition for top-grade cultivation techniques is not as easy as one might think."

"Ten consecutive wins may not be enough."

"Usually, you have to wait until the very end."

This surprised Jiang Man somewhat.

But it is indeed a good thing.

He then inquired about the location of another superior-quality item.

After all, there is a choice.

The other location was too far away and not accurate enough.

After all, neither of them had ever been there.

Jiang Man decided to continue improving the Heavenly Heart Seal.

Without the Heavenly Seal, he might not have succeeded.

The competition is indeed fierce.

However, he had another question: "If I fail the challenge, am I no longer eligible to challenge again?"

"No, you need to pay 1,000 spirit resources to take on the challenge. The first time is free," Number Ninety-Nine explained. "Everyone only found out about this rule after they came in, so many people couldn't continue taking on the challenge because no one expected that they would need to spend spirit resources to get in."

"The spiritual energy it carries is not much."

"Of course, the first one refers to a stone pillar."

"Each stone pillar grants one free challenge opportunity."

"If there's really no spiritual source, we can just go somewhere else."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Man immediately asked, "Then who will collect the spiritual source?"

“Naturally, it’s the person guarding the arena,” said Number Ninety-Eight.

For a moment, Jiang Man felt that he had missed out on a lot of spiritual resources these past few days.

But you can't make money if you don't improve your spells.

Sure enough, once I became powerful, I could earn spiritual energy everywhere.

Cultivation is the most important thing.

Alchemy and formations are all fleeting phenomena.

Without much thought, Jiang Man decided to continue his cultivation.

Suddenly, a piece of spiritual energy was thrown over.

It was the fifty spirit resources he had given away earlier.

Number Ninety-Nine then spoke up: "I also have some questions I'd like to ask you."

Jiang Man looked at the spiritual source and felt it was somewhat insufficient.

In other words, the other party also looks down on these fifty spirit resources?

I've been spending tens of thousands of spirit resources on this lately, but I haven't felt much difference with dozens of spirit resources.

They've forgotten their roots.

After putting away the fifty spirit resources, Jiang Man finally spoke: "Go ahead and ask."

"You've mastered the Dragon Soaring Technique?" Number Ninety-Nine asked.

Jiang Man nodded: "Yes."

"It only took a few days?" Number Ninety-Nine asked.

Jiang Man pondered for a moment and said, "I used one day as two, so it must have taken quite a bit of time."

Number Ninety-Nine remained silent for a moment, his tireless cultivation was indeed as described.

He paused for a moment, then asked, "Won't you achieve less with more effort if you cultivate without sleep or rest?"

“Facts speak louder than words,” Jiang Man said, looking at the other person.

“But that’s not the sect’s principle,” Number Ninety-Eight said.

Jiang Man looked at the other person and sighed: "It has always been this way, and it has always been this way in sects. You have heard it and believed it, but have you tried it?"

"I tried, but it made me anxious after a while," Number Ninety-Nine recalled. "That month I was distracted and unable to cultivate properly."

Jiang Man looked at the other person calmly: "You're missing a peerless genius to guide you."

"What do you mean?" Number Ninety-Nine asked, puzzled.

Jiang Man smiled without saying a word. He simply began cultivating silently.

Is it true that things have always been this way?
The teachings of a sect cannot be overturned?

It wasn't that their efforts went wrong, but rather that they couldn't withstand the pressure of the sect's teachings, which had been the norm since ancient times.

And he can.

So no one in the Ninth Courtyard needs to sleep.

Looking at the other person's expression, Jiang Man thought to himself that he was quite good at playing riddles; no wonder Lao Huang liked to remain silent and sneer.

At this moment, Number 99 and Number 98 were indeed staring blankly at Jiang Man.

They didn't understand.

However, I dared not think too much about it, because now is the time to select the secret realm.

We must improve as soon as possible.

Then obtain the qualification.

Especially number ninety-eight, his dragon dance wasn't enough.

We have no choice but to improve as soon as possible.

Therefore, it seems necessary to cultivate overnight.

A temporary overnight training session is nothing special.

Once you have calmed down, you can soothe your mind and body.

Of course, when they were cultivating, they would subconsciously look at Jiang Man.

See when the other person takes a break, then they can rest too.

However.
No, the other party is working tirelessly without rest.

"What a corrupt and evil trend!" Number 98 thought to himself.

If I go out and talk about these things with people, they will definitely make this judgment.

Jiang Man ignored them.

He, at the fourth level of the Heavenly Heart Seal, needs to cultivate it thirty-two times to advance.

It wasn't until the next morning that I finished the thirty-two repetitions.

The Heavenly Heart Seal has five layers.

On the evening of the eighth day.

The Heavenly Heart Seal has six layers.

On the evening of the ninth day.

The seventh level of the Heavenly Heart.

Late at night on the eleventh day.

The Heavenly Heart Seal has eight layers.

Jiang Man stopped cultivating.

That's too late.

It will take at least four more days.

The training in the secret realm has ended.

"It seems we'll have to compete for magic today."

"That's fine. If we drag this out too long, those people might actually succeed in obtaining the superior-grade Qi Condensation Technique."

Jiang Man estimated that the eight-layered Heavenly Heart Seal could mimic the attacks of high-grade techniques.

That should be enough.

In the Foundation Establishment stage, the highest level is still the Mortal Grade.

However, it cannot be ruled out that the other party may also possess the Heavenly Heart Seal.

"Have you finished your cultivation?" Number Ninety-Eight asked.

Jiang Man shook his head: "No, there's no time."

He gave a casual reply and then strode toward the stone pillar.

Numbers 98 and 99 were both silent; it's a pity we can't team up here.

If they can team up, they might get the best of everything this time.

The other party really surprised them.

"What was he practicing just now?" Number Ninety-Eight asked curiously.

"The Heavenly Heart Seal is an extremely difficult technique to cultivate. Cultivating it is like cultivating a swimming dragon," Number Ninety-Nine remarked.

That silhouette gave him a sense of awe.

It seemed that once he started competing, everyone else lost all hope.

If they had more time, they would have loved to follow them and see what was happening.

"Which hospital is he from? I've never heard of him before," said Number Ninety-Eight.

"He said he was from the Ninth Hospital, which clearly shows he didn't want to reveal his identity and isn't usually a flamboyant person," Number Ninety-Nine guessed.

Number 98 also nodded.

She also regretted it; if she had known that the selection required a dragon, she would definitely have started training earlier.

Instead of cultivating something better.

Instead, it delayed the progress.

-

Jiang Man had already moved away from the two of them by this time.

The other party didn't believe he was from the Ninth Hospital, and there was nothing he could do about it.

Of course, there's no need for a special explanation.

That's how some people perceive things.

If it's unreasonable, then it's fake.

It's like some people always think that his rapid advancement is due to other factors.

In fact, his cultivation and realm are a manifestation of his talent and diligence.

With that thought in mind, Jiang Man had already arrived at the foot of the stone pillar.

Some people are standing below, their faces bruised and swollen.

"Those people up there are going too far. They're all weak but they stick together. Forget it, it's about time, let's go somewhere else," someone said.

Jiang Man was puzzled. Was there more than one person above him?
"You want to go up?" Suddenly someone stopped Jiang Man.

Jiang Man looked at the other person, who was a man, and then nodded: "Is that a high-grade Qi Condensation Technique?"

"Yes, but there are guards above. Two people outside the formation will attack you. Once they've worn you down, they'll escape and then let you challenge them. You'd better be careful. These people aren't strong, they're just annoying." After saying that, the other person left.

Jiang Man nodded his thanks.

After unleashing the Dragon Dance, it successfully soared into the clouds and appeared atop the stone pillar.

There is a formation in the middle of this place, and a book is placed inside the formation.

The text above reads "Seven Stars Condensing Essence Method".

There's also a small note on the side: "Mortal-level High-grade Condensation Technique".

There was a woman inside the formation, staring at him.

Before Jiang Man could even observe the other areas, he suddenly sensed an attack approaching.

He dodged an unseen palm strike by sidestepping, and then felt another attack from the side.

A wisp of smoke appeared as a prelude, disappearing from its original spot before reappearing half a step ahead.

The previous attack returned, this time carrying thunder.

Boom!

The prelude of the blue smoke was performed once again.

The lightning struck the ground.

Another attack followed.

Then Jiang Man's figure appeared and disappeared like a wisp of smoke.

Take it easy.

It was dodging all attacks, yet also seemed to be forced to dodge, unable to retaliate.

The attacks from the two characters gradually increased in size and range.

Because no matter how they attacked, it felt like they were hitting thin air, unable to cause any real damage.

Especially since they could clearly see the prelude to the blue smoke, yet they still couldn't catch the person.

Just as a man was about to lash out in frustration, he suddenly found his wrist being grabbed.

When did this happen?
This time, Jiang Man did not use the prelude of the green smoke to leave, but chose to fight back.

When the other party is surprised, give it a gentle twist.

The man was forced to turn completely.

Then a palm struck his chest.

Bang.

The palm strike caused the ground to collapse directly.

In an instant, he felt his body's strength become chaotic.

Then it flew backwards.

It flew straight out of the stone pillar and finally crashed heavily to the ground with a "bang".

A mouthful of blood spat out.

The man who had warned Jiang Man earlier saw someone fall down before he had gone far.

The moment I saw who it was, I froze.

Having been worn down by this person for so long, I naturally recognized him at a glance.

Then, with another "bang," another woman who had exhausted him also fell heavily to the ground.

He vomited blood.

"This?" He suddenly remembered the person who had just gone up.

Without further hesitation, he turned and headed towards the stone pillar.

Just as I came up, I heard a scream.

Then a woman flew out of the formation, crashed heavily to the ground, and rolled a few times.

He was extremely weak.

"Concession."

Jiang Man, who was inside the formation, spoke with a calm voice.

The man was shocked; this was too fast.

But then he saw the other person looking at him.

The other party's calm voice came again: "I've already exhausted a lot. Do you want to take advantage of my weakness and challenge me?"

(End of this chapter)