The End of the Immortal Path

Chapter 139 Dreamy and Faint? Just an Old Woman

Sunlight shines from the sky onto the Wumeng Mountains.

It falls through the clouds and mist onto many mountain peaks.

In most of the seven peaks outside the gate, the sunlight feels gentle.

Only Yunxia Peak.

Without the fog obstructing the sunlight, it fell directly down.

It gave the cultivator a burning sensation.

The intense heat did not subside until the afternoon.

But Jiang Man, inside the room, felt inexplicably cold.

Even though the formation wasn't releasing any cold air, the room still made people want to shiver.

Jiang Man compared the two previous times and found that this was not the case.

That means that the power Meng Qiewei carries is already quite strong.

Once we start, I don't know if Lao Huang can handle it.

"Is there not even water?" Meng Qiewei asked, looking at the empty table.

Jiang Man stared at the somewhat unreal Meng Qiewei, pondered for a moment, and asked, "Can the fairy drink?"

“I can’t drink it.” Meng Qie shook her head slightly, then looked at Jiang Man, “I just feel that my husband is having a hard time.”

He speaks very eloquently, but his eyes hold a chilling glint that is frightening.

Jiang Man thought to himself, then shook his head and said, "I don't drink these much."

"Doesn't my husband find it hard?" Meng Qiewei asked.

Jiang Man didn't think much of it and answered truthfully, "The fairy knows my circumstances, they have been like this since I was a child."

The other party knew exactly what the conditions were for the marriage ceremony.

At that time, Meng Qiewei was the true form.

Perception of the surroundings will not be as limited as it is today.

Looking back, Jiang Man couldn't help but feel a chill.

When I'm being silly, I don't pay much attention to hygiene.

It was rather awkward.

Meng Qie nodded slightly, then said, "Does my husband still remember what we said when we first met?"

Jiang Man was taken aback.

Thinking back, I think we met by the lake.

I think I asked him at the time, "Are you my wife?"

Upon realizing this, Jiang Man immediately shook his head, abandoning these foolish ideas.

They were truly harmed by Lao Huang.

Back then, he was so clueless, how could he possibly know what his wife did for a living?
"My husband doesn't remember?" Meng Qiewei asked.

Jiang Man nodded firmly and said, "I don't remember."

Meng Qie stared at Jiang Man for a long time before finally speaking: "Then let's talk about the Five Elements Stone. Was that palm print left by my husband?"

"No." Jiang Man shook his head seriously.

Meng Qiewei didn't specify which palm print it was, but there were more than one palm prints left at that time.

Upon hearing this, Meng Qiewei remained silent for a long time before saying, "Husband, are you lying?"

"Why ask so many questions, fairy? I can't possibly say whether it's true or not," Jiang Man said helplessly.

"It seems my husband doesn't quite appreciate my concern." Meng Qie sighed softly, then narrowed her eyes and said, "Then, is my husband interested in my revenge?"

Jiang Man remained expressionless and said seriously, "I think the matter of the Five Elements Stone is worth discussing again."

Meng Qiewei glanced at Jiang Man and chuckled, "Is such a peerless genius so unprincipled?"

"You're older, I'll be lenient with you. Give me some more time, and you can see if I have any principles," Jiang Man thought to herself.

That's how it is with age; even the most outstanding talents have to bow their heads.

Jiang Man truthfully replied, "I did leave my handprint on the stone tablet, but there are many handprints on it. I don't know which one the fairy is referring to."

Meng Qiewei subconsciously reached for her teacup, but then realized she wasn't in her own courtyard. She put it down and said, "It seems my husband doesn't know the rules. There's only one real Five Elements Stone; the others are fakes."

"And only those with the destiny of being an unparalleled genius can encounter this stone tablet."

Jiang Man was stunned; he had never imagined this would happen.

So, those handprints above were left by the previous owner?
Did they all die a violent death?

It turns out it was supposed to be an epitaph; I wish I hadn't written it.

"So, did my husband enter the secret realm on his own, or did he enter through the Misty Cloud Sect?" Meng Qiewei asked casually. "I wonder if those people really discovered my husband."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Man was somewhat surprised. It seemed that those people really weren't sent by Meng Qiewei.

However, those people believed that Meng Qiewei had killed someone and buried him in the Wuyun Sect.

This is word of mouth.

It's always good to take precautions yourself.

Meng Qiewei didn't stay long this time; she got up and left after dark.

As she reached the door, she suddenly looked at Jiang Man and asked, "Husband, do you see anything different about me today?"

Jiang Man looked at the fairy dress and said, "The fairy dress is a little different."

"Besides the fairy dress?" Meng Qiewei asked again.

Jiang Man looked at the other person and casually said, "The color of the earrings has changed. Last time it was white and blue, and this time it's blue and white. The color of the eyeshadow at the corner of the eye has become darker, and the pattern between the eyebrows is more vibrant."

There's an extra hairpin, and the tassel on it has faded in color.

There shouldn't be anything else.

Meng Qiewei stared at Jiang Man for a while and said, "My husband is truly unexpected."

“Peerless geniuses are always unexpected,” Jiang Man replied subconsciously.

Meng Qie smiled slightly and raised her hand; in an instant, an ice ball condensed in the room.

Then she turned around and walked outside, her cold voice slowly drifting back: "My husband's livestock offended me, so they have to pay a price eventually. This time, I'm just collecting some interest."

The next moment, icy power erupted.

Jiang Man felt a chill in the room.

But it seems he wasn't affected.

Jiang Man immediately went outside and found that Meng Qiewei had disappeared.

The old ox was transformed into an ice sculpture.

But it quickly broke free.

Ice cubes shattered all over the floor.

"This is a sect, I can't use my power at will, otherwise she won't be able to do anything to me," the old ox said calmly.

"Old Huang, you have to bow your head when you need to. Even I, a peerless genius, bowed my head and nothing happened," Jiang Man said earnestly.

The old ox looked at Jiang Man, remained silent for a long time, and then lowered its head to eat grass.

Jiang Man asked curiously, "Why does she have such great power this time?"

The old ox chewed on the spiritual herb in its mouth and explained, "She's not strong, she only appears strong on the surface. She must have fought with the immortal sects and left a force behind on the Magpie Bridge."

"That's how they can target us."

"But we dare not be too obvious, as the immortal sects could easily discover it."

“Next time she comes, she won’t be able to do it.”

"Will she seek revenge against the immortal sects again?" Jiang Man asked.

The old ox looked at Jiang Man and shook his head, saying, "The possibility is very low, but she may have been recorded, and the people from the Immortal Sect will investigate."

"I must not reveal my power. If the immortal sect investigates, you will have to deal with it yourself."

"Soon?" Jiang Man asked.

"Very slow," the old ox replied.

Therefore, Jiang Man no longer cared.

By the time they arrive, I will no longer be the person I am now.

There's no need to avoid their sharp edge.

Taking advantage of the darkness, Jiang Man began his cultivation.

The future is yet to come, and once you reach the Immortal Sect, you will be powerless to resist it.

No need to worry too much.

Let's first consider the annual rankings a month from now.

There are now two choices before you: one is to cultivate the superior-grade Azure Smoke Melody, and the other is to improve your spirit and physical body.

Now that I've entered the fifth level of physical cultivation and half of my spirit's stars are lit, with a month's worth of use with Refined Stones and pills, I have a chance to reach the sixth level of spirit cultivation.

There is no chance to improve my cultivation level for the time being.

After a brief hesitation, Jiang Man made his decision.

That means first improving one's spirit; as for techniques, one should bring the True Martial Arts to practice.

It's a simple method, and you can practice it very quickly.

It won't take long.

The superior method takes up a lot of time to be refined eighty times, so the improvement is too slow.

Afterwards, Jiang Man received the True Martial Arts.

True Martial Arts is a combat technique that enhances the body, increasing physical strength, speed, and defense.

There are also certain bonuses when casting spells.

However, it has a drawback: the combat tactics are slow to activate and can be easily interrupted unless they are activated in advance.

Moreover, while True Martial Arts enhances combat power, it also means significant resource consumption.

It places a considerable burden on the mind, body, and spirit.

Jiang Man looked at the True Martial Law and could understand it completely; the simplified method was very easy to cultivate.

However, Jiang Man felt that something was missing as to why it was running so slowly.

There isn't such a complex resonance.

Jiang Man asked the old ox, and received the same answer: "The simplified method means you have to lose something." Jiang Man asked if there was a complete version.

The answer was no.

The True Martial Arts method itself increases the burden on the body; it has both advantages and disadvantages.

If it were only good, it wouldn't just be a low-grade method.

Even the best quality is not enough.

Cultivation is extremely difficult, so Foundation Establishment is unnecessary.

Jiang Man understood: after the great restoration of the immortal sects, many techniques were no longer necessary.

There are corresponding techniques for every realm, and they are the most effective.

There are certainly difficult and challenging problems, but they are a waste of time.

After one's cultivation level is improved, which of the corresponding spells is not better than Qi Refining or Foundation Establishment?

Spending time practicing diligently is simply wasting time that could be used to improve one's cultivation level.

Thus, this type of technique was naturally eliminated.

The simplified method is sufficient.

Jiang Man then began his cultivation.

Twice.

An introduction to Zhenwu Fa (True Martial Arts).

His whole body was covered in golden light.

Afterwards, Jiang Man sensed the light covering the first "gourd" of his cultivation, and he used the power of the first "gourd" to help him.

After four times.

True Martial Arts, Level Two.

The light covered the first gourd in the flesh.

After eight times.

True Martial Arts, Level Three.

The light reached the first star of the spirit.

Jiang Man then activated the True Martial Technique.

It begins with the first cultivation gourd resonating with the first gourd in the physical body, and after success, it resonates with the first star in the spirit.

Only after Jiang Man succeeded did a radiance begin to shine upon him.

At that moment, he felt a slight increase in his physical strength.

And the spiritual energy inside the gourd began to burn.

Like a flame.

For a moment, Jiang Man felt incredibly strong.

"This technique is truly powerful, but it operates slowly, and the higher the cultivation level, the slower it becomes," Jiang Man realized.

No wonder I didn't see anyone use it when we fought in the secret realm before.

If the resonance is interrupted, it will stop functioning.

Whether this problem can be improved remains to be seen, Jiang Man said.

But we stopped wasting time and started to continue improving.

After a day, he reached the fourth level of the True Martial Arts.

The next day, the True Martial Arts reached level six.

The third day, seventh floor.

Day 5, eighth floor.

Completed on the tenth day.

The nine layers of the True Martial Technique covered the nine "gourds" with light.

Without reaching the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, this method cannot be cultivated to its full potential.

Afterwards, Jiang Man spent two more days researching how to avoid interruptions and operate the system more effectively.

Finally, unable to accelerate, one can only guard one's mind and operate silently.

In short, practice makes perfect.

In addition, a strong spiritual level allows for better control over the body's spiritual energy.

Of course, meticulous talent is also very important.

Coincidentally, Jiang Man, a peerless genius, felt that he also had such talent.

Three days later.

August 1st.

Jiang Man felt that he had completely mastered the True Martial Arts and that his skills would not be interrupted when fighting others.

The remaining two weeks are for boosting morale.

Impact on the spirit sixfold.

He also tempered his spirit while practicing magic.

He consumed a lot of pills.

The stars are now fully illuminated; all that's left is to break through.

"I need to go find my master again."

Jiang Man suffered a significant loss because he failed to purchase the Fire Essence Pill during this upgrade.

I'm about to advance to the Foundation Establishment stage, and I can't buy Fire Element Pills and Earth Element Pills at a discount.

It will result in a significant loss of spiritual energy.

So I still have to ask my master for special treatment.

Afterwards, Jiang Man prepared 4,500 spirit resources and went to find his master.

That leaves only six thousand spirit resources.

Chishui Peak.

Jiang Man met He Huai'an, who was at the Alchemy Institute.

Seeing that Jiang Man hadn't brought any wine, He Huai'an breathed a sigh of relief: "Why did you come to see your master this time?"

He sat lazily in the chair and spoke with a rather helpless air.

Jiang Man was the apprentice who left the deepest impression on him.

Others are excellent, but this one is terrible.

I've never seen such a bad apprentice.

They've even managed to scam themselves out of food and drinks.

Fortunately, I didn't bring anything this time, so I guess I didn't have any bad intentions.

Before he could even rejoice, Jiang Man took out four thousand five hundred spirit resources.

He Huai'an sat up straight immediately.

He stared intently at the person in front of him.

"What are you doing, disciple?" he asked warily.

“I’m aiming for first place in this year’s assessment,” Jiang Man said earnestly to He Huai’an.

"And then?" He Huai'an asked slowly, "What else must I, your master, sacrifice to ensure my disciple comes in first place?"

"Disciple wishes to purchase Fire Essence Pills and Earth Essence Pills," Jiang Man said.

“Nobody’s stopping you,” He Huai’an said.

"We can't compete with others."

"Isn't that your problem?"

"That's why I came to find my master."

So, it's become my problem?

Jiang Man returned the four thousand five hundred and bowed respectfully, saying, "Please grant my request, Master."

"There's nothing I can't do," He Huai'an said with a smile, his eyes narrowed. "Didn't you want to win first place? First place in the courtyard or first place overall?"

"Number one of the year," Jiang Man replied.

He Huai'an chuckled and said, "Alright, don't say your master doesn't support you. Since you've said that, when you return as the number one in the year, you won't need to fight for pills. You can buy as many as you want according to your quota."

"How is it?"

"Thank you, Master." Jiang Man bowed respectfully.

However, when returning the spiritual source, He Huai'an waved his hand and said, "Take it back. Consider it your support for you to get first place."

That's what He Huai'an said, but what he was really thinking was, "I didn't take away the spiritual source, and I made the promise. If you don't get first place, will you still have the face to come back?"

He Huai'an felt that things would finally be peaceful from then on.

But is this a case of someone only starting to emerge while those three exceptionally talented individuals are away?

Also smart.

They have both methods and strategies.

have a future!
I just don't know if I can really come in first.

If I can really become number one, then I...
He Huai'an thought for a moment and realized that he would probably be ridiculed as well.

He said that his disciple would only dare to show his face when the genius was gone.

But which smart person doesn't know how to avoid the limelight?

The road ahead is long, and securing resources now is the key to long-term success.

"You are very smart; you know how to avoid the limelight of geniuses."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Man was stunned.

Whose sharp edge should I avoid?
Is the dream subtle?