The End of the Immortal Path

Chapter 132 There are reasons why you are weak.

Watching Jiang Man and the other two leave, the three who had been standing still turned back for a glance.

"Who is he? Why would someone like him come out of there?"

Unfortunately, no one answered their questions.

At this moment, Jiang Man was walking on the road when he saw a huge stone tablet.

Towering into the clouds, it is extremely conspicuous.

"Is this a ranking record?" Jiang Man asked curiously.

“Rankings are delayed, and it’s unlikely that such a large stone tablet would be used for rankings. This is probably a stone tablet from within the secret realm,” Number Ninety-Nine said.

Ninety-eight nodded in agreement: "I heard there are four stone tablets recording the rankings, one for each position."

Jiang Man didn't seem to mind, but simply asked them how much they knew about this place.

Or, to put it another way, what's the best thing in the secret realm?

"Everything in the secret realm is kept secret, so you have to discover and strive for the best things yourself," Number Ninety-Nine explained.

Jiang Man frowned and asked, "What about the rankings?"

"Let's see in real combat," Number Ninety-Nine said.

Jiang Man pondered for a moment and asked, "Does this practical combat include the Five Elements technique?"

He felt that the Five Elements technique was created specifically for this secret realm.

The moment he made his move, he realized that the Five Elements technique was more powerful than he had anticipated.

The power is amazing.

It wasn't that he was exceptionally gifted and could unleash greater power.

Rather, it is a special secret realm.

Therefore, he added the Five Elements technique, believing that his combat ability would be elevated to a higher level.

“Yes, it counts.” Number Ninety-Nine said seriously, “As long as it can play a role, it counts as part of actual combat. For example, some people know formations and can set up a large formation here, so winning also counts.”

Jiang Man nodded, somewhat surprised.

Formations and such are also included.

Then I really need to be more careful.

After the Six Foundation Building Academy, minor studies became widespread.

Once you start, it becomes more complicated than before.

Talismans, formations, puppets—all sorts of methods may exist.

Furthermore, both sword cultivators and body cultivators are troublesome.

Qi Refining is only practiced through methods, and the difference between those who have just entered the Foundation Establishment stage and those who are in the early stages is not significant.

Things changed after that.

He only had cultivation foundation, but no magical foundation.

"Do you know where number sixty-six is?" Jiang Man asked.

Because everything must be found and explored by oneself, there is not much time left.

Real-world rankings are not necessarily very accurate.

The rankings and competition here are different from the usual competition within Yunqiansi.

Rankings also vary, and one must have the opportunity to showcase their abilities or happen to encounter something good enough.

Only then can it be recorded in actual combat.

Simply picking up bargains may not necessarily result in a high ranking.

This is detrimental to the bet.

Therefore, the simplest way is to defeat number sixty-six directly.

In this way, the other party is willing to accept defeat.

Take advantage of the situation to earn a sum of spiritual energy.

Then, show the opponent through actual combat that there is a gap between the best and the worst.

"It's not easy to find him. This secret realm has too much freedom. There are actually many places to explore, so it's not easy to find someone. However, we can determine which area he is in." Number Ninety-Nine was referring to the ranking stone tablet.

After some time, they finally saw the four stone tablets.

Jiang Man tried to check the rankings.

First place, number six.

Second place, number thirty-two.

Third place, number 166.

Scrolling down, Jiang Man spotted a familiar number at the very end.

Forty-sixth place, number sixty-six.

"It's ranked pretty high."

The ranking list only has fifty people in total, so being able to make it into the top fifty is already quite good.

After all, the total number of people is probably around two hundred.

Being number 210 myself is relatively late in the standings. After some people were eliminated, there were over a hundred or two hundred people left, which is reasonable.

“He’s in our area,” Number Ninety-Eight said, pointing to the third stone tablet.

He ranked twenty-first in this region.

"Twenty-one?" Jiang Man was somewhat surprised. "He doesn't look very tall."

“Our ranking is at the bottom.” Number 99 pointed to the bottom of the list and said, “Number 210 is number 96.”

Jiang Man looked down and discovered that he wasn't actually in the bottom three.

However, it's still within the bottom ten, a ranking that I really miss.

In this light, number 66 of the 21st century does indeed seem to have some ability.

However, given that we only know the ranking and region, finding number 66 remains difficult.

"Let's find out if there are any new rules," said Number Ninety-Nine.

Compared to other areas contested by sects, this secret realm offers an extremely high degree of freedom.

You have to figure out the rules yourself.

They returned quickly.

As soon as I got back, I saw Jiang Man practicing.

this.
Isn't that going too far?

"Let's get familiar with the new situation," Jiang Man said casually.

I am not yet proficient in using the Five Elements theory; I still need to practice more.

"There's news that a formation item can be obtained in a certain area," Number Ninety-Nine said seriously. "That means if you get something in this area, you can also go to the edge areas to get more."

"We can even try to get a central location, but there probably isn't anything the sect has prepared for the central area. What you get once you get there depends entirely on yourself."

"If you are forced to leave the secret realm, your ranking will drop."

"What impact will a drop in ranking have?" Jiang Man asked curiously.

The rankings here are different from the annual rankings and have no real significance.

"The fiftieth place receives 1,000 spirit resources, and so on, 1,000 for each person above him," said Number Ninety-Eight.

Jiang Man was stunned for a moment.

Since we're already here, let's aim for a higher ranking.

That way, even number sixty-six will be convinced.

"In addition, we've heard that in some places a superior-grade Qi Condensation Technique has appeared, but no one has taken it yet," Number Ninety-Nine said seriously. "To take it, one would need a certain level of Five Elements Technique."

"A superior area requires three parts of the five elements to have a chance of being broken through."

"Only three people are allowed; more than that won't work."

"A low-grade class can have five people, and a mid-grade class can have four people."

Number Ninety-Nine paused, then asked curiously, "What are you planning to compete for, Brother Dao?"

Jiang Man simply replied casually, "Top-grade."

They understood that they should compete for whichever product was of the highest quality.

And even after knowing the situation, he still didn't change his mind.

There wasn't even the slightest hesitation.

This shows that the two of them were incredibly lucky.

"I just spread the word that I'm looking for Number Sixty-Six. Maybe a kind person will come along soon," Number Ninety-Nine said.

Jiang Man was taken aback. Where did this kind-hearted person from the sect come from?
It's likely that it was given to Lingyuan.

After a moment's thought, Jiang Man felt that there were still kind-hearted people, at least these two were quite kind.

Sure enough, a man approached shortly afterward and asked, "Are you looking for number sixty-six?"

Jiang Man felt like she had seen him somewhere before.

Xiao Ming glanced at Jiang Man, then quickly looked away.

He only came to deliver the message because he recognized number 210.

It wasn't for the sake of five hundred spirit resources.

He personally witnessed number 210 defeat the others, and his performance was by no means the attention-seeking act that was rumored outside.

Upon seeing the person arrive, Number Ninety-Nine immediately said, "Yes, you know where he is?"

Xiao Ming nodded and said calmly, "I'll take you there, but don't blame me if anything goes wrong. They're currently fighting against demonic beasts and want to get the top-grade items."

"If you want to take advantage of someone's misfortune, now is the time."

"But it could also invite terrorist retaliation."

Jiang Man didn't speak, letting the other person lead the way.

He recognized the other person; what a kind person.

I warned him about it back then.

We headed towards the edge, passing through several groves of trees, seeing some formations, and crossing a lake.

"We're almost there. The formations you see do contain things, but they've all been explored and are mostly mid-grade spells," the man explained as he led the way. "Besides, there are special formations that contain two things: a spell and a qualification. For example, the qualification to enter the Qi Refining Secret Realm."

"Some people specifically want these things."

"But they're useless to us. A good technique or cultivation method is more important, especially a high-grade technique or a high-grade Qi Condensation Method, which are the easiest to find."

Jiang Man understood this, because this wasn't the first time they had competed for it. The people who came in were all very strong, and many of them had acquired high-grade Qi Condensation Techniques after participating in several annual assessments.

Furthermore, some who are highly valued by their families have already acquired superior-grade Qi Condensation Techniques at a very young age.

What these people need most is a superior visualization technique or a superior body-refining method.

For example, back in Yunqian Division, Li Yuan insisted on having a mid-grade visualization method instead of a mid-grade qi refining method.

He hadn't expected to encounter a Qi Refining Realm qualification here.

I wonder how Little Fatty is doing. He still needs to experience the hardships of cultivation.

What's the point of having a beautiful and virtuous wife? She should just go home and inherit the family business.

He can't stand this.

How can he survive at such a young age if he doesn't stay up all night to cultivate and endure the hardships of cultivation?

“We’re here.” Xiao Ming stood in front of a stone forest. “They’re inside. There should be three of them.”

"Number 66, number 82, and number 106."

"They are all at the late Foundation Establishment stage, and not only that, their Five Elements Techniques are at least at the sixth level."

"What they are arguing about is the concept of superior quality."

Just as Jiang Man and his group arrived, they heard a loud bang.

Three people were driven back.

Number Sixty-Six barely managed to stand firm and said, "This secret realm is really troublesome. The influence of the Five Elements is too great, and cultivation is not very effective. Otherwise, we could have entered long ago."

“There’s someone here,” the woman beside him said. She was Number Eighty-Two.

At this moment, the three of them immediately turned to look at Jiang Man and the others.

At first they were slightly wary, but when they saw Jiang Man, Number Sixty-Six laughed: "I didn't expect you to come out from inside?"
"Are they also vying for this superior aesthetic idea?"

"Actually, I came here to find you. I'm new here and don't know much about the rules, so I'm worried that my ranking might fall behind. But if I can beat you, my ranking should be higher than yours," Jiang Man said truthfully.

“The requirements for the Five Elements are very high here, there’s no need to humiliate yourself,” Number 82 said.

"Actually, there's a chance. Number 66 isn't in good form right now. If you beat him now, you'll win, right?" Number 106 said with a grin.

He looked quite tall.

His body was full of energy and blood.

He should be a physical cultivator.

"That's true, you still have a chance to win." Number Sixty-Six smiled nonchalantly.

However, his eyes were full of confidence.

Jiang Man simply replied calmly, "I'll give you time to rest."

Number 66 shook his head: "Then you're out of luck, you'll never have another chance to beat me."

Jiang Man didn't say anything else. Seeing that they were resting, he said to Number Ninety-Nine and the others, "Let's go."

As he spoke, he stepped inside.

Everyone was stunned upon seeing this.

Number Sixty-Six asked, "What are you going to do?"

"You guys rest first, I'll go in and get the visualization method," Jiang Man said without turning his head.

Everyone was stunned for a moment.

The other party spoke casually, as if it were a trivial matter.

But soon, they stopped caring.

They know better than anyone how difficult it is inside.

It's not something you can just get if you want it.

Some time later.

They then saw Jiang Man and the others come out.

Thus, everyone understood the outcome.

Nothing to be concerned about.

Number 82 shook his head and sighed, trying to attract attention.

Why did it have to come to this?
Previously, the fact that he gave No. 66 a break made people think highly of him.

现在
It's shameful.

Waited for a while.

Number Sixty-Six stood up, exuding a powerful aura.

The other party also cultivates a superior technique.

"That's enough," Number Sixty-Six said, looking at Jiang Man. "Now we can fight."

Then they came to an open space.

After the start, number sixty-six took a step forward, and a cracking sound came from beneath his feet.

With a loud bang, it arrived in front of Jiang Man.

A palm fell.

"Strange, too slow," Jiang Man thought to himself, and then dodged to the side.

Clang!
Suddenly, a spirit sword appeared and slashed towards Jiang Man.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Man suddenly realized that this was where they had been waiting for him.

"It's over." The moment he drew his sword, Number Sixty-Six felt certain of victory.

However.
Clang!
Just as the sword was about to reach Jiang Man, it was pinched between two fingers.

With a gentle turn, it forced number sixty-six to rotate as well.

Jiang Man then stopped and gently flicked the blade.

Clang!
The sound of a sword ringing out rang out.

It flew out of his hand.

Number Sixty-Six was shocked, but he made a hand seal, and sword shadows appeared around him.

The technique, the Myriad Swords Technique.

Seeing the attack, Jiang Man took a step forward, disappearing and reappearing like a wisp of green smoke, sometimes casually deflecting the sword shadows.

The last foot landed on the ground with a loud thud.

A massive earthquake shook the ground, and countless sharp spikes attacked Number Sixty-Six.

The moment the other party fled, Jiang Man appeared behind him.

Shadowless Thousand Palms.

Number Sixty-Six's pupils contracted, and golden dragons surrounded his body.

The sword shadows followed the golden dragon.

Dragon-Summoning Sword Technique.

boom!
The Shadowless Thousand Palms technique was shattered.

However, Jiang Man suddenly appeared in front of Number Sixty-Six and struck out with a palm.

It landed on his chest.

boom!
puff!
The palm struck him squarely, followed by the sound of ribs breaking.

Immediately, Number Sixty-Six coughed up a mouthful of blood and flew backward.

Jiang Man landed in front of him.

He clenched his fist, ready to continue his attack. His opponent still had the Five Elements Technique unused; if it were used, it would be troublesome.

We'll have to fight for a while longer.

However, just as he made his move, a figure rushed over and shouted, "Stop!"

Because the opponent arrived too quickly, Jiang Man subconsciously activated the Five Elements Technique, and instantly the Five Elements Light appeared behind him.

The fist contained the power of the five elements.

They blasted it out with the momentum.

boom!
Jiang Man hadn't even seen who it was before the other person was sent flying and crashed heavily into the boulder.

He coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground.

Jiang Man said apologetically, "It was an accidental injury."

Jiang Man looked at Number Sixty-Six, who was struggling to sit up, and said, "I told you, catching up with you would be easy."

"After all, you're just wasting time."

"You can't be my match."

"What do you mean?" Number Sixty-Six coughed up a mouthful of blood.

"I don't understand you either. Why can you sit there and waste so much time?" Jiang Man turned and left. "There's a reason why you're weak."

Then they watched helplessly as Jiang Man left.

At that moment, a sound of collapse suddenly came from the stone forest behind them.