The End of the Immortal Path

Chapter 133 Say something!

Jiang Man left with his men.

The three people, number sixty-six, sat on the ground in silence for a long time.

Finally, Number Sixty-Six broke the silence: "What's going on outside about Number 210?"

The two people next to him took turns speaking.

"To attract attention."

"That's all."

Number Sixty-Six was silent for a moment before asking, "Why is this happening?"

“Because you were the one who spread the message,” the woman in number eighty-two said softly, then paused before adding, “I didn’t say a word.”

Although that's what she thought in her heart, her expression reflected it when someone asked her.

But he never actually said it.

“I said earlier that he was nothing special, just trying to attract attention, but now I’ve lost to him. They should understand when we get out of here. People can be wrong sometimes, right?” Number Sixty-Six looked at the two people beside him.

However, both of them fell silent.

"Say something!" Number Sixty-Six's voice rose slightly, tinged with helplessness.

"Actually, you may not be weaker than him. This secret realm is very dependent on the Five Elements Technique. The fact that he was able to obtain a superior-grade visualization technique shows that his Five Elements Technique is far superior to ours." The body cultivator slowly spoke. "If we leave the secret realm and lose the support of the Five Elements Technique, he may not be as good as you. Your techniques and combat skills are far beyond what ordinary geniuses can match."

"Not only that, you didn't even use your battle tactics just now, which clearly shows that you underestimated your opponent."

"Furthermore, he appears to be in the 4563rd Hospital as well."

"There may be opportunities to encounter this in the annual assessment later."

"What you need to do now is improve your practical experience so that you can avenge your previous defeat."

"In that case, the Five Elements technique is at a disadvantage."

"It's nothing."

"Even if we take a step back and say that you entered the Foundation Building Academy in a year, you are only studying in the Fifth Academy now, and you are still very young."

"Can he be younger than you?"

Number Sixty-Six was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "You know how to comfort people; there's definitely some truth to that."

Eight points are all loopholes.

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Now I just hope he ranks higher, so that my loss can be considered understandable."

Furthermore, he still couldn't figure out who the other person was.

Unfortunately, the reward was canceled.

I inexplicably feel like I've shot myself in the foot.

After a moment of silence, the three decided to search for other cultivation methods.

We can't just leave empty-handed.

The absence of this superior method will have a significant impact later on.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

On the way to the edge of the region, Jiang Man looked at the superior-grade divination method in his hand and flipped through it.

Unsurprisingly, I don't understand it.

Learning is also extremely difficult.

Visualization is probably the most difficult of all the exercises.

However, this visualization method is somewhat similar to the Condensation Method and is called the "Seven Stars Visualization Method".

Number 99 and Number 98 were both somewhat shocked.

This is how you obtain the superior concept.

This is something I never dared to imagine before coming here.

It was all because I met this person in front of me.

The superior quality is like something picked up from the roadside.

It's outrageously easy.

Luck can sometimes be a form of skill, especially for those who know how to seize opportunities.

"We can no longer obtain the things on the periphery; now we can only head to the edge."

“Similarly, those on the periphery will also come to the periphery,” Number Ninety-Nine explained. “Logically, the competitors are the same.”

"I heard that the edge is more difficult, but there are also more good items, but most of them have probably already been found," Number Ninety-Eight added.

"Is it possible that there is a superior body-refining technique?" Jiang Man asked.

The two shook their heads: "It definitely existed before, but it's difficult now."

Jiang Man nodded, "Then let's use a superior-grade technique."

If you don't have either, then find a mid-grade body-refining method.

It's barely usable.

Furthermore, the annual assessments of the Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Academies basically did not include any high-grade cultivation techniques.

It's quite troublesome.

I didn't get the superior body-refining technique this time; if I want it again, I'll have to wait until I enter the Sixth Academy.

It delayed the progress.

Even the most outstanding people have their troubles.

Edge area.

When Jiang Man and his two companions arrived, they discovered four identical stone tablets.

They checked the rankings immediately.

Jiang Man saw himself near the very end.

Forty-second place, number two hundred and ten.

"You obtained a superior-grade contemplation method, and you're ranked forty-second?" Jiang Man wondered inwardly.

Why is number 66 ranked 46th?
Upon inspection, I discovered that number 66 has fallen out of the top 50.

Thus, he had nothing more to say.

However, the ranking was too low, and the amount of spiritual energy won from the bet was too small.

"Let's go, don't waste time," Jiang Man said.

I need to push for a higher ranking.

This time, Jiang Man will attack any monster he encounters and investigate any formation he comes across.

It can even directly defeat the puppets inside.

Then they left.

Most of the techniques and cultivation methods encountered are of medium grade, so there is no need to extract them.

Occasionally, you might encounter a spirit sword.

On one occasion, they even encountered the qualification for a spiritual realm.

None of the three had any ideas.

The twelfth day.

Jiang Man returned to the top of the rankings.

He has now risen to thirty-sixth place.

"Why is it so slow?" Jiang Man asked, puzzled.

“Perhaps it’s because we haven’t gotten the second item yet,” Number Ninety-Nine said.

Jiang Man frowned; he was no longer unable to obtain the second item.

Rather, it's because they haven't met the right person yet.

"Let's keep searching." Jiang Man could only proceed with the search methodically.

Furthermore, they need to search in uninhabited areas.

Because the people in the peripheral areas were already more capable, they not only explored faster, but also obtained information more quickly.

Once the people in the outer areas come out, that's basically what's left.

Now, the only option is to expand the scope.

Only in this way can you defeat more monsters and puppets and improve your ranking.

Jiang Man went to a very far place this time, and there were indeed fewer people there.

Thirteenth day.

They unexpectedly discovered a formation.
After breaking it open, there were two things inside.

The first is a superior technique, "Green Smoke Playing," which is the latter half of the prelude to "Green Smoke Playing."

The wisps of smoke and mist are concealed and swift, making it virtually impossible to detect any trace of them during the foundation-building process.

The other is qualification, specifically the qualification for secret arts.

Number Ninety-Nine immediately spoke up: "Secret Technique Qualification is something obtained by the Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Academies. Only the top three of the Seven Peaks each year can obtain it."

"Then you have to get into the top three again before you can learn the first part."

"After that, you will have to participate in the annual assessment of the 4th, 5th, 6th and 3rd Institutes, and you must participate during the 7th, 8th and 9th Institutes."

"Only by achieving such a ranking can one study novellas."

"At this point, you'll be entering the fourth, fifth, or sixth hospitals. Within these three years, you must strive for a good ranking in the first, second, or third hospitals."

"Only in this way can we learn the next chapter."

"Simply put, this secret technique qualification allows someone to avoid competing for an annual ranking once."

Jiang Man pondered for a moment and said, "Doesn't that mean that to get this secret technique, one has to be in the top three in the seventh, eighth, or ninth academy in a row?"

Number 99 shook his head: "Actually, it's not necessary. As long as you can get the qualification, if there isn't enough time later, the Seventh Academy can go to the Third Academy for the assessment. Once you pass, you can apply to get both the Upper and Middle School papers at the same time."

"Actually, the conditions are very strict. You have to catch up with most of the geniuses in the fourth, fifth and sixth academies when you are in the seventh academy."

"The requirements become even more stringent later on. The geniuses from the first, second, and third academies are basically all at the peak of Foundation Establishment, and they are at the peak of Foundation Establishment with a deep foundation."

"It is extremely difficult to compete for a higher ranking."

"Therefore, very few people can truly learn this kind of magic."

Jiang Man breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed he still had enough time. But obtaining the qualification for the secret technique would also allow him to learn it sooner.

That's exactly what he's missing.

Before he could even move, he suddenly sensed the Five Elements techniques approaching from his surroundings.

A powerful force of the five elements surged forth.

Like a tsunami, giant waves surged up, threatening to engulf them.

"Go and get the things," Jiang Man said, facing the towering waves head-on.

The next moment he stomped his foot.

A massive earthquake shook the earth, and invisible mountains rose from the ground.

With a final boom, the five elements collided.

The next moment, someone struck out with a palm.

The powerful force made Jiang Man feel the pressure.

Just like back when he was at the fourth level of Qi Refining, he was suppressed by Chang Qiwen at the sixth level of Qi Refining and chased after him.

Heavenly Seal.

Jiang Man acted without hesitation.

boom!
The two palms collided, and Jiang Man was knocked back six steps.

The other side was quite surprised.

At this moment, the power of the five elements disappeared, and three figures landed opposite.

The leader was a woman who stared at Jiang Man and said, "Are you from the Second or Third Hospital? The ninth level of the Heavenly Heart Seal is very rare."

"I remember that in the first, second, and third courtyards, the ninth floor of Tianxin Seal only had a maximum of three people."

Which one of them are you?

Jiang Man calmly shook his head: "Neither."

If it weren't for the special nature of the secret realm, where the person before me had reached the Foundation Establishment stage and could rely on the power of the Five Elements, I would be no match for him.

Without the Heavenly Heart Seal, the gap would be even greater.

He took back his previous words; the Heavenly Heart Seal was indeed a powerful technique, not at all useless.

At this moment, Number 99 and Number 98 also felt immense pressure.

But they still moved in very slowly.

They were afraid that if they made any big moves, the other side would attack, and they would end up with nothing.

“We have no intention of competing with you; it just so happens that one of us is a student at the Eighth Academy and needs this qualification,” the woman said with a smile.

At this moment, another woman beside him bowed respectfully to Jiang Man and said, "I hope you will grant my request, Senior Brother."

"The Eighth Academy?" Jiang Man looked at them and smiled, "Coincidentally, I'm also from the Eighth Academy, so I need one too."

The group looked at Jiang Man and remained silent for a moment.

It was obvious that they had seen the three people who came in from the Eighth Hospital.

The person in front of us is not included among these three.

Jiang Man didn't care whether they believed it or not.

He was indeed telling the truth; it's just that these people knew nothing about Tianjiao.

Don't blame them.

“You are no match for me,” the woman in the lead said.

Jiang Man didn't care at all: "Tell me, is it faster for you to beat me, or for my people to get the stuff faster?"

"What level of your Five Elements power are you at?" the woman asked.

"Nine floors," Jiang Man answered truthfully.

"What about the True Martial Arts?" the other party asked again.

“It’s also nine stories,” Jiang Man replied casually.

From now on, nine floors will still be nine floors.

After a long silence, the other party said, "If it weren't for this secret realm, I would still be faster. Unfortunately, it is this secret realm."

"It seems you're not planning to give in."

Jiang Man remained silent.

This person has no sincerity whatsoever; he's not even willing to offer a price.

Although there's a high probability I won't agree.

but.
It's not impossible for the price to be high.

After all, I'm very poor, and I'll have to pay back the money when I go out, which will put a lot of pressure on me.

"Let's go." The woman then led the way away.

She didn't waste any time.

There should be more than one such qualification; further investigation may reveal more.

As they were leaving, another woman asked, "Why don't you try? Maybe I can break through."

"It's no use. His Five Elements Unity level is very high, it's really the ninth level." The leading woman sighed. "That means his other techniques are basically at a high level, especially the True Martial Technique combined with the Heavenly Heart Seal, which is the best at delaying people. He must be a rich man."

There's no need to waste time.

"One top-grade and one qualified are actually the best," the girl from the Eighth Academy said with some regret.

The woman in the lead looked at the little girl beside her and said, "It's alright, there should be more. If you qualify, you can directly enter the fourth, fifth, or sixth academy for the annual assessment. Get a feel for it first, and then try to improve your ranking after you reach the seventh academy."

"People like you only need to participate in a normal annual performance review."

"That person is powerful, but you will surpass him sooner or later. Now is the time when you are furthest away from him."

"Aren't you going to find out about that person from earlier?" the woman next to her asked.

“Number 210, it should be him,” the leading woman said calmly. “He is the most famous person associated with the Heavenly Heart Seal.”

"Moreover, he was already famous in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and the two people behind him just now should be ordinary students from the same region."

"Currently, this is the only one that meets the criteria."

Don't worry about him; you'll inevitably encounter him in future annual performance reviews.

"You'll be able to recognize them once you've fought them."

"His Heavenly Heart Seal feels somewhat different from others."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

At this moment, Number 98 and Number 99 were quite emotional.

Got the stuff.

It's like a dream.

I came here and obtained a superior-grade visualization technique and a superior-grade spell.

After that, he accompanied Jiang Man in ruthlessly harvesting monsters and puppets.

Improve ranking.

Fortunately, we never encountered such a strong team again.

The fifteenth day.

Number 66 and his group stood in front of the rankings on the edge of the area, staring at the rankings above.

Especially the twenty-sixth ranking.

That's ranking number 210.

"Why is his ranking climbing so slowly?" sighed number sixty-six.

"It seems like more than half the time has passed before we finally came out of the central area. Others were eight or nine days ahead of him, so naturally his ranking progressed more slowly," explained woman number 82.

For a moment, Number Sixty-Six was quite upset.

This makes him seem incompetent.

Although he could explain, who would care that No. 210 was absent for eight or nine days?
Everyone only looks at the final ranking.

"Why couldn't he be even better? Or participate in the competition on the first day? I think he could have made it into the top ten," sighed number sixty-six. "That way, I'd have an easier time going out."

The others didn't pay attention.

Because they didn't make the bet, although they lost, no one knew.

Their identities were not revealed.

While they were still talking.

A beam of light swept across.

Looking up, the towering stone tablet was glowing.

At this moment, the light begins to sweep downwards from the top.

This time, they discovered that there was a handprint in the previously clean spot at the top.

Moreover, there seem to be additional handprints in the lower middle position as well.

However, they did not observe the specific few cases carefully.

-

Outside the rustic courtyard.

Qingdai was talking to some elders, her eyes sparkling, as if she had heard something very interesting.

That afternoon.

Qingdai then returned to the courtyard.

Seeing that the young lady was still drinking plain water, he made her some tea.

"What news?" Meng Qie asked, staring at the teacup that had been filled with tea.

"Three more palm prints appeared on the stone tablet in the Five Elements Secret Realm. The most surprising thing is that someone left a palm print at the top."

Not only that, he also left a message. "Qingdai looked at her mistress and continued, "He said that this position is the limit of the stone tablet, not his limit."

"This child is no ordinary person."

(End of this chapter)