The End of the Immortal Path

Chapter 165 I found something good
Zhuo Ling stood on a mountain peak. This was the area of ​​a courtyard, where spiritual energy was scarce, making it difficult for plants to grow.

It was almost a barren wasteland.

It would take countless years for spiritual energy to cover the area.

"Miss Zhuo is going to deal with Jiang Man?" a man next to her asked.

Zhuo Ling was silent for a moment before saying, "Not really. I don't want to be on the opposite side of him either. It's obvious that the family wants to win him over."

"I cannot go against my family."

Zhuo Ling understood her cousin's plan.

But she did not agree with the approach.

"If Miss Zhuo encounters the other party, what should she do? Do you need our help?" the woman on the other side asked.

She was also quite interested in this Jiang Man.

After all, few people would so openly and honestly advocate staying up all night to practice.

These kinds of people usually hide in the shadows.

He was afraid of being discovered staying up all night to practice.

Because of the common perception.

Staying up all night to study is not a glorious thing; it is consuming the future to illuminate the present.

So how should we evaluate this one?

Unafraid of worldly opinions?

Or is it arrogance and ignorance?

They have no interest in ordinary arrogance.

But such arrogance suggests a desire to see something of value.

Just how strong is this person's advocacy for staying up late?

With such strong talent and the ability to stay up all night, he should be far superior to ordinary geniuses.

But they had no way of knowing exactly how much.

Having sparred with them once, I had a general idea of ​​their strengths and weaknesses.

This will provide a point of comparison for the future.

Zhuo Ling calmly said, "I just want the other party to understand that there is a gap between us, but if they need anything, I can help them. After all, the fight is to determine the ranking, not because we have any grudges."

She was just unwilling to accept it.

She worked so hard to get to where she is today, but in the end it seems she's going to become a victim.

She has her pride, and she has achieved what she has today through her talent and hard work.

In the future, she will also be able to support her family accordingly.

Rather.
Put aside your pride and try to win over a man who stays up all night and wastes his future.

Moreover, Zhuo Bufan's high regard for the other party made her even more resentful.

It felt like all her hard work over the years had suddenly been rejected.

Therefore, she wants to prove herself with facts.

She, Zhuo Ling, could go further and further on her own talent.

I will not let the family down.

The woman beside her smiled and said, "Don't worry, whether we can meet him or not is another matter. After all, our ranking is too high. If the Seventh Academy can catch up, then we really can't let our guard down."

The man nodded in agreement: "Indeed, the fact that we were able to encounter him is enough to demonstrate his strength. We should be careful when we fight him."

"There's no need to actually pin him down."

What if?
What if such a prodigy could truly break through the limitations of cognition?

It's not a good thing to provoke them.

They not only have to consider themselves, but also the families behind them.

Once animosity is established, one must apologize and suffer a loss of spiritual energy.

There's no need to waste your spiritual resources for a moment's pleasure.

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Jiang Man didn't feel much attachment to the Second Hospital area.

Compared to the allure of treasures, he felt he could completely disregard the rankings within the Second Academy.

If you don't find the treasure that unlocks your talent, then...
He felt that there was nothing shameful about coming back to improve his ranking.

In any case, no one knows what he intends to do.

As for guessing, let them be happy.

But soon they will see themselves demonstrate their strength and enter the Golden Core stage with absolute power.

Therefore, any speculation about him will be directed in a positive direction.

There must be a deeper meaning behind what they did.

"You might run into people from the First Affiliated Hospital there. Although many people have searched for it, there are always people who want to try. Perhaps they really can find the hidden treasure."

"Of course, there will also be some cultivation techniques or spells over there," Su Qinya explained.

Jiang Man nodded and asked, "Will they make a move?"

“Possibly.” Su Qinya pondered for a moment and said, “The assessments of the first, second and third academies are very particular about ranking, and ranking cannot be calculated from simply competing for cultivation techniques, so some people will take the initiative to make a move.”

"The more people you defeat, the easier it is to improve your ranking."

"Moreover, they will combine formations, talismans, and the toxicity of spiritual herbs."

"They have a wide variety of methods."

Gao Rong asked curiously, "Why do they care so much about the rankings?"

He actually knew, but Jiang Man seemed completely unaware, so he asked first to avoid further questions.

"Because entering the top fifty will directly grant you the qualification to advance to the secret realm." Su Qinya paused and added, "Those from the First and Second Academies who entered the top fifty this time will have the opportunity to enter the secret realm next month and compete for the advancement method."

"The promotion method is divided into the first method, the second method, and the third method."

"The competition mainly depends on the technique, cultivation level, level, and mental state."

"With a higher overall level, one can naturally obtain the third method."

"What if it's not from the First or Second Hospital?" Jiang Man asked.

"Being ranked means you're qualified, but I don't know when you'll be able to enter the advancement realm," Su Qinya said.

Jiang Man didn't care.

It seems that a special application process will be required.

The pressure was put on Mr. Yan.

This time, I need to figure out how to qualify.

evening.

Jiang Man and the others flew on their swords to a mountain peak where there were many buildings.

Many of the houses are old and dilapidated, but some places are shrouded in mist, making them look extraordinary.

Jiang Man frowned: "I don't feel anything."

Gao Rong also looked around: "Aside from a sense of mystery, I can't sense any power at all."

"That's right. Many people have come to this place and checked it many times. Many people have also explored the location in the fog."

"But unsurprisingly, no one got anything."

"They said if there were anything good here, it would have been taken away long ago."

"But some people say that sects always leave something behind, waiting for the right person to be born."

"Because such things have indeed happened in the inner sect, it's not impossible for them not to happen in the outer sect as well."

"It just hasn't been discovered yet."

"Of course, many people think that there may be treasures, but it's not that the sect wants to keep them, but that they can't take them with them."

"Even if it is discovered, it cannot be taken away."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Man asked curiously, "Does anyone have any guesses about the treasures that cannot be taken away?"

This is the most important thing for Jiang Man.

He never intended to take the treasure away; he just wanted to touch it.

Su Qinya nodded and said, "Yes, there are six places in total: the sect stele at the mountain gate, the giant stone for transmitting the Dharma on the mountainside, and the statue on the mountain peak."

"What about the other three?" Gao Rong asked, quite curious.

“There are three more items within the mist: a cauldron, a magic weapon, and a special mirror,” Su Qinya said.

Upon hearing this, Gao Rong looked at Jiang Man.

I want to see where the other person wants to go first.

Logically, we should go to the place with the fog first, since the cauldron, magic weapon, and mirror look more like good things.

"Let's look at them one by one, and search slowly." Jiang Man rode his sword down the mountain. "Let's start from the mountain gate."

Jiang Manlai came just to touch things, so naturally he wouldn't hesitate.

You can't go wrong starting from close up.

Touch them all; you'll soon find out if they're good or not.

Soon, Jiang Man and the others appeared at the mountain gate.

Sure enough, they found a stone tablet with many strange runes on it.

It looks somewhat unusual.

The words "Fog and Clouds" were written on it.

“It really is the site of a former sect.” Jiang Man said slowly.

He was somewhat curious, as Yunqiansi also had an old site.

I don't know if they were produced at the same time.

As they approached, Jiang Man noticed two people sitting in front of the stone tablet.

It seems like they're trying to figure something out.

"What era are we living in? There shouldn't be any cases of comprehending cultivation techniques from stone tablets, right?" Jiang Man asked curiously. "Better safe than sorry," a bald man under the stone tablet replied casually.

Jiang Man looked at the other person and asked, "If I comprehend it, can I cultivate it?"

Even if you learn an unregistered martial arts technique or skill, can you actually use it?
Will it be labeled as heresy or evil?

"Yes, it is, after all, a prize from the competition," the bald man explained.

Then he looked at Jiang Man and asked, "Are you here to fight, or to gain enlightenment?"

"I comprehended it," Jiang Man said truthfully.

The other person nodded, said nothing more, and silently closed their eyes.

"Shall we go and try to understand it too?" Gao Rong asked tentatively.

Su Qinya did not move.

She couldn't actually see through Jiang Man's intentions.

If you don't understand it, then keep watching.

You'll understand once you see enough.

Jiang Man simply walked up to the stone tablet, placed his hand on it, and felt its texture.

It's a bit rough.

Then it triggers the Heavenly Mirror Hundred Books.

Soon the pages of the book began to turn.

Finally, it landed on the last page.

The text began to appear.

[This solid stone tablet withstood an attack by a powerful figure three hundred years ago. It was discovered to be exceptionally hard, but it possesses no spiritual energy and cannot contain it. It can be used for defense and attack in crucial moments, but it is only fit to be mentioned, not recorded.]

Jiang Man withdrew his hand, sighing inwardly.

It's a good thing, but it doesn't deserve to be recorded.

Then he shook his head and said, "Let's go to the Dharma Hall."

"They just left like that?" Gao Rong asked, puzzled.

Jiang Man nodded: "I feel like I can't figure anything out."

"You think you can figure something out just by touching it?" The bald man raised his eyebrows slightly as he looked at Jiang Man.

Jiang Man nodded: "Yes, even with my talent I can't understand anything, which means there's nothing to understand about the stone tablet."

"If someone can figure something out, they can figure it out even by looking at a random stone."

"It's a matter of personal talent, and has nothing to do with the stone tablet."

Upon hearing this, the bald man was somewhat surprised: "If you can't comprehend your talent, does that mean you don't have it? Why are you so certain?"

Jiang Man looked at the other person and said, "If I said I was an unparalleled genius, would you believe me?"

“I don’t believe it, but you can tell me your ranking, and I’ll believe your ranking,” the bald man said.

“That will have to wait until the competition is over,” Jiang Man said.

"What's your name? I'll keep an eye on it."

"Jiang Man".

After saying that, Jiang Man led his men away on their swords.

After everyone left, the bald man slowly stood up, ready to end his enlightenment session.

Another burly man nearby asked curiously, "Haven't you figured it out yet?"

"No."

"Why?"

Do you know who Jiang Man is?

"Who?"

"A prodigy from the Seventh Academy."

"The Seventh Hospital? You came all night?"

Upon hearing this, the bald man smiled slightly: "If I made you stay up all night, would you be able to come here from the Seventh Hospital?"

The burly man paused for a moment, then got up and decided to leave.

He considered it, and realized it really couldn't be done.

Because even when he was in the Fifth Hospital, he couldn't get here.

"Listen to the experts, and you'll avoid taking detours."

The two then left quickly.

Go elsewhere and see if you can find an opportunity.

The giant stone of the Dharma Transmission Hall.

Jiang Man touched it.

Not worth mentioning.

It's even less useful now.

Then he saw the plaque and thought the handwriting was good.

Then I touched it again.

Too ugly to deserve it

Jiang Man looked at the handwriting and said, "Is this handwriting ugly?"

“It’s not ugly,” Gao Rong said.

“Ugly,” Jiang Man said.

Gao Rong nodded: "It really is ugly."

Su Qinya: "."

Then they came to the statue on the mountain peak.

This statue is not a human, but a humanoid demon.

Or rather, a half-demon.

He was a handsome man.

"Why isn't it a person?" Gao Rong asked, puzzled.

"I don't know. I heard he's an elder of the Misty Cloud Sect, a demon immortal," Su Qinya said.

Jiang Man nodded: "The Immortal Sect is in good order, which is in line with the sect's philosophy, and everyone should be able to integrate into it."

"I see." Gao Rong nodded.

Jiang Man felt that Gao Rong was very supportive.

Does the increased emotional value mean that Xiao Pang is getting the other person to cooperate with him?
If Xiaopang hadn't told Luo Xuan not to let him stay up late, they would still be good friends.

Of course, don't ask yourself whether you want to have three wives and four concubines.

Such words can damage relationships.

Then Jiang touched the statue with his hands.

This time, the Heavenly Mirror Hundred Books began to be flipped through rapidly.

It didn't stop on the last page, but on the twenty-third page.

Jiang Man was somewhat shocked. He had touched a treasure?

[The Four Extremes Demon-Suppressing Stones: In ancient times, when heaven and earth collapsed and the land was overturned, a powerful being sacrificed himself to find the Heavenly Stones, forging them into form and infusing them with his own Dao. Combined with the grand array of heaven and earth, and the harmony of mountains and rivers, they suppressed the land, ensuring its peace and stability. Three hundred years ago, another powerful being found three more Heavenly Stones and incorporated them into the stones, using a powerful demon as a medium to further suppress the demon races of the four directions, allowing heaven and earth to recuperate. In the statue's hand, there is a stone from a demon who, with the help of special spiritual power, escaped suppression and attempted to infiltrate the Grand Competition and enter the Misty Cloud Sect.]

[Record the Four Extremes Demon-Suppressing Stones to obtain a wisp of purple energy for cultivation techniques (acquisition possible)]

At this moment, Jiang Man stood still, feeling somewhat emotional.

Especially when he looked at the last line, he felt like he had finally made it through.

The technique is imbued with purple energy.

It seems that his cultivation speed will need to double again.

In that case, we should be prepared.

They changed their plans and stopped competing with the Second Hospital.

First, improve your skills, then use the remaining half month.

"What's wrong with this statue?" Gao Rong asked.

“This statue is not simple; it’s very important, and there should be other things on it,” Jiang Man said calmly.

Then they went up and took the stone from the statue's hand.

Looks extremely ordinary.

"This stone?" Gao Rong asked, puzzled.

Jiang Man didn't rush to explain, but instead asked, "If I want to find the Seven Star Body Refining Technique now, where should I go?"

He was asking about Su Qinya.

Now that he has unlocked a new talent, he feels uneasy if he doesn't cultivate it properly.

He wants to test just how strong his new talent is and see if he can force his way into the top 50.

There is hope, so we need to obtain a superior body-refining technique first.

It's time to seriously change the plan.

Of course, besides this, he also needs to touch other things.

Maybe we can find something even better?
This four-pointed stone doesn't look like much, yet it ranks twenty-third.

Other bronze tripods might rank even higher.

Furthermore, does this special spiritual power imply the involvement of an evil god?

The submission was another stroke of genius.

He truly disagreed that evil gods were bad.

The evil god is practically a god of wealth.

(End of this chapter)