The End of the Immortal Path

Chapter 160 Let your wife give her opinion.

Senior Sister Yu said she was fine.

That shouldn't be a big deal, at most it might cause some trouble.

Jiang Man was no longer worried.

I am not strong enough to help her.

All we can do is stand out and make a name for her.

Let people know that she invested in an exceptionally talented individual.

Then, Jiang Man mentioned advance payment.

The next three months.

April, May, June.

Senior Sister Xia nodded, indicating that there was no problem.

Thus, Jiang Man had nearly 80,000 spiritual resources, which, together with his master's, amounted to 90,000.

This time I'm sure I'll reach the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment.

It's not just about cultivation level, but about achieving perfection in both body and spirit.

The remaining task is to compete for cultivation techniques; having all the techniques from the same series allows for the fusion of their power.

Once you reach the perfect state of Foundation Establishment, the final step is the Advancement Method.

This has not been contacted yet.

"Junior Sister Yu asked me to ask you where you went in the past three months," Xia Jin asked.

Jiang Man came to his senses and told him the truth.

Xia Jin nodded, then said, "So you met two people while you were looking for bargains. Do you know their names?"

Jiang Man nodded and said, "We did mention it during casual conversation. One is named Ji Yifei, and the other is named Qin Yihan."

"The former belongs to our sect, and the latter belongs to the Evergreen Sect."

Xia Jin then prepared to say goodbye and leave.

She maintained a certain distance from the beginning.

After all, Yu Wanyi had been reminding her of that.

She firmly believed that Jiang Man had a powerful female cultivator behind him.

Otherwise, how could someone so poor and shabby be so dazzling?
He's definitely living off a woman.

Before leaving, Xia Jin asked curiously whether Jiang Man already had a Daoist partner.

Jiang Man nodded, giving a firm answer: he did indeed have a Daoist partner.

She is a fairy.

Xia Jin then left.

The other party spoke with absolute certainty, and did not seem to be lying.

However, the information she found out was that Jiang Man had never had a Daoist partner.

Based on some traces of daily life, no corresponding results were obtained.

Some families do not believe that Jiang Man has a Daoist partner, and some have even begun to take action.

Of course, many are still observing.

Foundation building isn't worth their time or effort.

So it's not a big deal.

But if Jiang Man successfully forms his core, then there will likely be trouble.

She kindly offered a reminder.

The other party didn't care.

As for Junior Sister Yu...
Someone secretly plotted against us.

He was nearly injured.

So she went back to the Hall of Law Enforcement.

She didn't know the reason, but she got in smoothly.

Seeing Yu Wanyi enjoying her meal in the cell, Xia Jin sighed, "Why did it have to come to this?"

“You can’t feel that kind of danger until you become an investor in Jiang Man. So many people are watching me and trying to take me down,” Yu Wanyi said with emotion. “I never expected that I would be such a successful investor, who should have been living a glamorous life.”

"In the end, it turned out to be such a mess."

"He really dares to mess with anyone."

"But since he was outside the gate, those people didn't dare to make a move."

"Take out your anger on me."

"what can I do?"

Outer disciples are not allowed to make moves without permission, except during the Grand Competition, and those who do so are all of similar cultivation level.

It's impossible for someone with the Golden Core cultivation level to join them.

Therefore, it is not easy to teach a Foundation Establishment cultivator a lesson.

Furthermore, there is no need.

The immortal sects are in great order, and the most strictly guarded areas are Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment.

The outer gate was the most prosperous, followed by the Cloud Front Division.

Because there are too many cloud-based companies and the scope of their operations is too broad, unified supervision is impossible.

The outer gate is such a small area, it's easy to manage.

The inner gates were opened up a bit.

Xia Jin shook her head helplessly, then asked, "And then? What are you going to do?"

“Isn’t there some talk about a celestial abode? I want to see if I can send him in.” Yu Wanyi said seriously, “Although it might cause trouble, as long as I hide here, I’m not afraid.”

"Although I may not be a part of the investment world, my legend is sure to be everywhere."

Xia Jin: "."

Only Golden Core cultivators can enter the Immortal Abode; otherwise, why would only Golden Core cultivators be allowed to participate in the Grand Competition?
If he forms his core too early, that would be a huge problem.

However, at the Seventh Hospital, it will be six years before it reaches the First Hospital.

The level of attention will decrease significantly.

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Chishui Peak.

In a small courtyard.

A woman who looked to be in her early twenties stood to one side, watching the woman in the courtyard setting up a formation.

After a long while, the woman finished setting up her equipment and looked at the person behind her, saying, "What's wrong? Aren't you going to prepare for the assessments of the fourth, fifth, and sixth academies?"
"This is the last year, so it shouldn't be difficult for you to get into the corresponding ranking."

"In this way, we can obtain the secret techniques of the upper and middle parts."

Meng Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment, then looked at her senior sister and asked, "If I go to the First, Second, or Third Academies, is it possible for me to obtain the secret technique?"

"The First, Second, and Third Academies?" The woman with a gentle demeanor looked at the person in front of her and smiled, saying, "Jiang Man from Yunxia Peak."
"His talent is no less than yours, and he stays up all night to cultivate, so he can advance to the peak of Foundation Establishment around the time of the assessment. If you give up your physical and spiritual realms, you can only reach the late stage of Foundation Establishment at most."

"Later on, they were nothing at the First, Second and Third Hospitals."

"Now that you've just entered the late stage of Foundation Establishment, your ranking will have to drop to the bottom thousand."

Do you think you have a chance?

Wei Chuyao sighed and continued, "I know you're not convinced, but you're venting your frustration in the wrong place. Foundation Establishment is just a transition for you. During this process, you don't need to compare yourself to someone who stays up all night."

"His all-nighters are equivalent to him cultivating himself a third more than you."

"This is incomparable."

"He gained time to cultivate, but it caused problems with his mind."

There are losses and gains.

"His current glory was destined."

"But foundation building is only the beginning; the most important thing is to steadily progress to the end."

There's no need to compare it.

"Obtaining the secret technique as soon as possible is the most important thing right now."

"Moreover, even if he stays up all night to cultivate, the people in the first, second, and third academies won't pay much attention to him."

"Because the people from the First and Second Academies have been at the Foundation Establishment stage for a long time."

He won't get the better of it.

"The damage to one's confidence is a minor matter; the real issue is completely missing out on the secret technique."

"He was too confident and too arrogant."

"Not stable enough."

Wei Chuyao sat down to the side and said earnestly, "Actually, it's a good thing. He skipped the fourth, fifth, and sixth academies, which reduces a lot of pressure for you."

"He's too powerful right now; we really need to avoid his sharp edge."

Upon hearing this, Meng Xiaoxiao lowered her head and sighed, "I never thought I would have to avoid his sharp edge."

“He’s staying up all night at the cost of his mental and physical health, so naturally we need to avoid him. But he’ll have to avoid my sharp edge when he sees me,” Wei Chuyao said with a smile. “He’s still too young. After he comes to the First, Second, and Third Hospitals, he’ll find that his sharp edge is just ordinary here.”

"We must avoid the sharp edge of the majority."

"Not only that, once you get to the hospital, you will find that his brilliance is not as dazzling as it used to be."

"He's just burning himself out prematurely. His peak will be in the next two years, after which he'll feel the powerlessness of mental and physical damage."

After a pause, Wei Chuyao continued, "In addition, you should also take the time to learn the sword control technique. You will need the sword control technique after entering the first, second and third academies. The scope of the competition is too large, and it will be very troublesome if you do not have the sword control technique."

"People like Jiang Man who stay up all night are focused on improving their cultivation, so their magic might be their weak point."

"However, you should not underestimate him, nor should you take him for granted."

"Because in front of the First Affiliated Hospital, he is still the most powerful."

"After you are admitted to the hospital, you will gradually stop hearing his voice."

"I may never see him again."

"That's the price."

Meng Xiaoxiao nodded, indicating that she understood.

Afterwards, he went back to cultivate. Watching him leave, Wei Chuyao sighed with emotion: "It seems I have to curb Jiang Man's arrogance during the competition, otherwise this little girl will always try to imitate me."

She was young and impetuous, thinking that if others could do it, so could she.

Unable to maintain mental stability.

However, it is also a test. If such a small thing can affect one's mind, then it will be difficult to go very far.

But as long as we can overcome this, the road ahead will be easier.

Afterwards, she got up and went to the alchemy academy to ask the alchemists some questions.

As soon as I entered, I heard some alchemists talking around Alchemist He.

"Congratulations, Master He, on taking on such a disciple. The Seventh Academy dares to participate in the annual competition of the First, Second and Third Academies. We haven't seen such a talent in decades. His talent is extraordinary."

"A great teacher produces great students. I imagine that Master He's disciple will surely shine brightly in the First, Second and Third Academies."

"Yes, Master He has a discerning eye and his alchemy skills are extraordinary."

"Once the competition is over, Master He will surely become famous and highly respected in the Alchemy Academy. We are truly envious of him."

He Huai'an then left with a dark expression.

Wei Chuyao found a female alchemist and respectfully said, "Master."

The female alchemist smiled and asked, "Chu Yao, is there a problem?"

"Master thinks highly of Jiang Man?" Wei Chuyao asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, the female alchemist chuckled and then left with Wei Chuyao. Once they were outside, she spoke up, "We've heard about Jiang Man before. He was originally favored by Alchemist Mo, but he was too poor to become his disciple. Later, he was taken in by Alchemist He."

"He doesn't refine pills; he just keeps buying discounted pills."

"At that time, his alchemy skills had not improved, and his ranking had also disappeared."

"We ridiculed Master He for a long time."

"Then he inexplicably became the top student in the three academies, and those who mocked him naturally lost face."

"Now that his apprentice is going to participate in the First, Second and Third Academy Competition, we naturally have to praise him."

Wei Chuyao frowned: "Is there a direct relationship?"

"Do you think Jiang Man will shine brightly after entering the First, Second, and Third Academies?" the female alchemist asked.

Wei Chuyao shook her head: "Difficult."

"That's it. The more we praise him, the less he'll like to hear it, because nine times out of ten his apprentices will suffer setbacks in the first, second, or third academies. Once they really suffer setbacks, after hearing our praise, they'll be too embarrassed to even show their faces. Even if they really do shine, we've still praised them, so they won't lose face. On the contrary, they can say, 'I told you it would be like this,' and Master He won't be able to find any satisfaction with us." The female alchemist said with a smile.

Wei Chuyao felt that these alchemists were all rather wicked.

Alchemists do nothing but refine elixirs.

Back at his residence, He Huai'an slammed his hand heavily on the table.

He cried out in anguish, "I've been praised to death!"

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At this moment, Jiang Man didn't think much about anything else, nor did he care whether others thought highly of him.

His only focus was on cultivation.

We must participate in the competition between the First, Second, and Third Academies in the best possible condition.

Getting into the top 50 is a bit difficult.

It's now mid-March, and there are only five months left until mid-August.

Five months are needed to raise one's cultivation level to its highest level, and then continue to cultivate superior techniques.

For example, the purple glow and the green smoke.

Greatsword Technique can be placed last.

After all, there's not much of a chance to use it.

Once used, the spirit sword will wear out too much.

Not worth the candle.

The first thing to buy was naturally the Earth Element Pill.

The last gourd of cultivation was opened, but it was still empty inside, and the amount of spiritual energy had not reached its maximum.

Thirty of them, please.

That's the maximum amount.

Lingyuan's income was reduced by 24,000.

There are 57,000 left.

Then came fifty Qi-Nourishing Pills, used to enhance the physical body.

Lingyuan's income was reduced by 27,000.

There are 30,000 left.

Without the help of superior techniques, it is impossible to temper the physical body. The physical body requires the most pills, and it is hard to say whether fifty pills are enough to fill the gourd with the eighth level of the physical body.

Not to mention opening the ninth gourd.

In the days that followed, Jiang Man first ate Earth Essence Pills to hone his cultivation, and then ate Qi Cultivation Pills to improve his physical body.

March 15th.

Five Earth Essence Pills and seven Qi Cultivation Pills are missing.

March 25th.

Fifteen Earth Essence Pills and twenty-five Nourishing Essence Pills are missing.

April 10th.

The Earth Essence Pill was completely used up, and the fifth level of cultivation had been accumulated in the gourd by seventy percent.

The eighth gourd of the physical body is 80% complete.

It was more difficult than expected.

Afterwards, Jiang Man bought ten Earth Essence Pills and thirty Qi Cultivation Pills.

There are 6,000 spirit resources remaining.

Jiang Man then continued his cultivation.

April th.

Three Earth Essence Pills and ten Qi Cultivation Pills are missing.

April 20th.

With six Earth Essence Pills and twenty Qi Cultivation Pills missing, the breakthrough begins.

April 23rd.

After the last ten Qi-Nourishing Pills were used up, a dull thud came from his body.

Each step leaves a footprint.

The physical body has nine layers.

On May 1st, the Earth Essence Elixir was exhausted.

The fifth gourd of cultivation was successfully filled.

This is because both the physical body and spirit are at the ninth level, which enhances cultivation; otherwise, it would take several more days.

Then, Jiang Man looked at Old Huang, who was grazing, and asked, "Old Huang, how do you think my cultivation level is now?"

The old ox didn't even look up and said, "Judging solely by cultivation level, you wouldn't even make it into the top fifty."

Jiang Man nodded slightly.

Judging solely from cultivation level, he certainly wouldn't make it into the top fifty.

Although he is now at the ninth level in both body and spirit, his ninth gourd is empty.

Only when you have accumulated enough can you achieve the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment.

But it was too late, and there were no more pills left.

However, there are still more than three months left, and I still need to practice visualization every day, so achieving spiritual perfection is possible.

The physical body is somewhat inferior.

The physical body has never been trained, which can be considered a weakness.

Fortunately, the True Martial Arts technique made up for some of the shortcomings.

Next comes the method of upgrading to superior quality.

After more than three months, I was able to barely learn the two superior techniques.

However, there are three superior techniques, so the Greatsword Technique has to be abandoned for now.

“Old Huang, this is the first time I’ve encountered a situation like this. I didn’t even have time to cultivate a high-grade technique. Was it because I didn’t try hard enough?” Jiang Man said to Old Huang.

Old Huang lowered his head and ate grass, then replied, "It's May. The Magpie Bridge will open in two months. You should tell your wife."

"Let her evaluate whether you're not working hard enough."

Jiang Man paused for a moment and then said, "Isn't that a bad idea?"

The old ox grazed on the grass and then remained still.

Just as Jiang Man was about to resume his cultivation, Gao Rong came looking for him.

He was accompanied by a woman.

She was dressed in ordinary clothes, but had delicate features and fair skin.

Jiang Man was somewhat surprised: "Young Master Gao is looking for me?"

Gao Rong said somewhat awkwardly, "I wanted to ask you if the team is full? Senior Sister Su Qinya, the genius from the Second Academy, wants to join our team."

At this moment, Su Qinya came up to Jiang Man, introduced herself with elegant manners and neither servility nor arrogance, and then said, "If Junior Brother has not found someone yet, I think I am suitable."

Jiang Man looked at Gao Rong and said, "As long as Young Master Gao agrees, that's fine."

After all, he had accepted the spiritual source, so the other party could add more people if they wanted, since he had no one else to choose from.

Upon hearing this, Gao Rong was taken aback, finding it hard to believe that Jiang Mantai had given him so much face.

Fang Yong is right; this is what happens when personal feelings are mixed into a transaction.

It's all because of Xiao Gao's kindness.

We should pay more attention to Xiao Gao from now on.

Things can't go on like they used to.

Those 30,000 Spirit Source Flowers were well worth it!
(End of this chapter)