The End of the Immortal Path

Chapter 248 He was publicly displayed as a saint.
The old man who was fishing froze on the spot after hearing Jiang Man's words.

He silently looked at the first young man to enter.

The other person's words made him think a lot.

A myriad of thoughts rushed in.

In the end, they still couldn't figure out what the other party wanted to do.

"Did you say something offensive?" the old man asked after a moment's pause.

Jiang Man pondered for a moment and said, "It is somewhat presumptuous."

"Since you also feel it's presumptuous, then I'll pretend I didn't hear it," the old man said.

Jiang Man was taken aback and said, "Senior, can't I even touch it?"

The old man's gaze froze slightly as he said, "Do you know what you're saying?"

Jiang Man looked at the other person, thought for a moment, and corrected him, "Senior, you misunderstand. I have studied medicine and saw that you look unwell, so I wanted to take your pulse."

Upon hearing this, the old man looked at Jiang Man suspiciously and asked, "Is that what you mean?"

Jiang Man nodded emphatically.

Only then did the old man breathe a sigh of relief: "Taking my pulse? You scared me."

Then he reached out his hand.

Jiang Man didn't stand on ceremony and shook the other person's hand.

He immediately began to read the Hundred Books of Heavenly Mirror.

Soon the pages turned, finally settling on the last page.

[The spirit formed from the negative thoughts of the Inner Demon Lake has a unique understanding of fishing, which is worth mentioning.]

Jiang Man was indeed a little curious about the sudden appearance of a person here.

So I wanted to touch it and take a look.

Surprisingly, a discovery was actually made.

I thought they were from a sect, but it turns out they were spirits transformed from the Heart Demon Lake.

Whether it was dangerous or not, the Heavenly Mirror Book doesn't mention it, but it does mention fishing tips.

So, the other person's identity is less important than their fishing experience.

The problem with the Heavenly Mirror Hundred Books is that it doesn't mention many things at all.

"Am I sick?" the old man asked curiously.

"No," Jiang Man shook his head and said, "Just stay happy, eat and drink as you please, don't make things difficult for yourself."

"You're making it sound like I don't have much time left," the old man said, withdrawing his hand. "I think you could try to see if you can handle this lake, just in case you fall in and get eliminated."

"Of course, I know this lake fairly well. Would you like to buy some information from me?"
"It's not expensive, five thousand spirit resources will suffice."

Five thousand? Jiang Man immediately shook his head: "No need. As a peerless genius, knowing more or less is not important. This lake can't stop me."

Looking at Jiang Man's expression, the old man couldn't help but sigh, "Not only is he reckless, but he's also poor and loves to pretend."

Looking at the old man before him, Jiang Man felt that what the Heavenly Mirror Hundred Books said was true.

This is a collection of negative emotions.

Then Jiang Man looked at the lake and asked, "Senior, if we walk over there, will we get a spot?"

"I don't know." The old man shook his head at the person opposite him and said, "But you can try, although no one has ever succeeded."

Jiang Man stepped forward and said, "Then you are in luck, senior, to see me walk over today."

The old man did not pay attention to what Jiang Man said.

He has been here for many years and has seen many confident people, but without exception, they all failed and perished here.

Although Jiang Man was even more arrogant than others, his fate could not be changed by arrogance alone.

He had no idea where the glimmer of hope lay in this place.

Perhaps it never existed at all.

As Jiang Man's feet touched the lake surface, the old man kindly reminded him: "Once you step on the water, your mind will be tested. If you shake it even slightly, the lake will move. If your mind is disturbed, it will cause turbulent waves, and you could easily fall into the water."

"So no matter what happens, you must keep your composure and not get agitated."

"In addition, as soon as you step on it, a fire will appear in your mind, making you sway."

You have to be small.

Before the word "heart" could be uttered, a sound of water droplets fell, the sound spreading clearly across the water's surface with each ripple.

The sudden sound surprised the old man, for he had never heard such a clear sound of dripping water.

But soon, he suddenly realized that it wasn't the sound of the dripping water getting louder, but rather...
The surroundings were completely silent, and the ripples on the water had completely disappeared.

The water surface is now as smooth as a mirror, with calm ripples, like an ancient well without waves.

It is the disappearance of these sounds that makes the sound of dripping water clear.

At this moment, Jiang Man turned to look at the old man and asked softly, "Senior, are you telling me to be careful of the surging waves?"

The old man was silent.

He stared at Jiang Man in disbelief.

How can the mind of a Golden Core cultivator be so calm?
He questioned, "Your mind isn't affected?"

“Of course I can, but didn’t you tell me to keep my mind calm? So I did.” Jiang Man replied.

So you did that? And then you succeeded?
The old man then said nothing more, and the peace was merely temporary.

A piece of cake.

Jiang Man smiled slightly and stepped into the lake.

The flames burning underwater were exceptionally intense.

A burning sensation surged through my mind, making me somewhat irritable.

But these things did not stir up any emotion in Jiang Man's mind.

As he moved forward, he gradually heard some sounds.

Feeling wronged, unwilling, desperate, and shouting.

It was as if all the negative emotions of those who had participated before were simultaneously engulfing Jiang Man.

It made his steps heavy and his limbs stiff.

Not only that, but looking down into the lake, he could see aquatic monsters staring at him with hungry expressions, ready to pounce and devour him at any moment.

Feeling all of this, Jiang Man had a feeling that the further he went, the heavier his steps would become.

Especially maintaining inner peace.

This is the test the lake is giving him.

Moreover, the negative emotions around him constantly shake his mind.

Having confirmed all this, Jiang Man shook his head slightly: "How boring. Using this to test peerless geniuses?"

They wouldn't even give away a single piece of spiritual energy; they're completely unreasonable.

Such a test is meaningless to Jiang Man. How can he be a peerless genius if his mind is so easily broken?

Besides, it's too slow; he had no intention of taking his time to undergo the test and wasting time.

What he had to do was not wait, but take the initiative.

He then abandoned his attempt to calm his mind, and the lake, which had been as smooth as a mirror, suddenly began to churn.

Flames burned wildly, waves churned, and countless monsters roared as they surged out of the water.

This sudden turn of events puzzled the old man on the shore.

Why did you suddenly lose your composure?

Not only that, it also caused such a huge wave.

If you don't come back, you could easily fall into the water.

He wanted to warn him, but considering the other party's arrogance, he felt he should teach him a lesson.

Let's give him a good scolding again.

For example, he might still like the arrogant way you were just now.

boom!
As the old man was thinking this, he suddenly sensed a fluctuation of power.

Upon closer inspection, Jiang Man, who had been walking slowly, was no longer restrained in the slightest.

He moved forward step by step, riding the waves.

With each step, a breeze seemed to rise, as immovable as a mountain peak, piercing through the ocean waves.

He was surrounded by countless demonic beasts, all of which were punched into waves.

He was incredibly fast, riding the waves with unstoppable momentum.

As the monsters were defeated one by one, the lake surface did not stop at all; instead, huge waves rose up, and all the monsters in the water poured out from all directions.

Roar!
A terrifying roar of a monster echoed through the air.

The flames had already shot into the sky.

The old man had never seen such a spectacle before.

Jiang Man's figure still stood on the waves, like a towering mountain peak reaching into the clouds.

Whoosh!
A monstrous beast flew past.

We must defeat them.

Just before they made contact, a giant golden hand grabbed the monster.

Then golden light spread throughout his body.

True Martial Arts activated.

Blessed with unwavering strength, like a mountain, it begins to burn as if all rivers were flowing into the sea. Snap!

He crushed the monster's head in one swift motion.

Jiang Man stood on the waves, looking at the swarming demonic beasts and the flames burning in his mind, feeling quite emotional.

There was definitely a lot of it; I don't know if I'll be able to get out of here after this.

Jiang Man took a step forward, as graceful as a swimming dragon, as comfortable as a fish in water.

His figure rushed through the horde of monsters, reaching the last one and grabbing its neck before crushing it.

Then a loud rumble sounded.

All the demonic beasts behind him exploded and died.

His figure then vanished from the spot, leaving only the radiance of power as a trace. After the radiance of power circled the lake twice, Jiang Man's figure returned to the lake surface.

He strode forward without looking back.

As he moved, the towering waves shattered, like a torrential downpour, and the bodies of the demonic beasts he carried shattered, falling from the sky and sinking into the mirror-like lake without stirring up a single ripple.

At this moment, the old man stared blankly ahead.

The lake was as smooth as a mirror. A figure stepped forward, and the waves falling from the sky seemed to merge into the water without stirring up the slightest splash.

Even when monsters fall, they seem to be swallowed by the lake.

He had never seen this scene before.

"I was wrong." The old man then realized that his previous idea was incorrect.

The opponent wasn't losing their composure at all; rather, they relaxed their mind, giving the Demon Lake a chance to fight back.

At that moment, the old man felt a burning pain on his face, as if he had been slapped.

Ashamed.

In that instant, a sudden inspiration struck him.

He was used as a bait, allowing him to perform a public spectacle.

The old man slapped his thigh hard, regretting his actions.

At this moment, he saw Jiang Man's figure gradually disappearing, and he didn't know where she was going.

Everything around us is quickly returning to normal.

He couldn't be sure whether Jiang Man had succeeded or failed.

Because there are no prompts here.

but.
It shouldn't have failed no matter how you look at it.

As time passed, other people who had been sacrificed also appeared on the island.

Shangguan Liuyun, Ji Yifei, Qin Yihan and the others looked around and felt sorry.

In fact, as long as they follow the main team through the trials and get enough points, they may be able to get a spot.

Unfortunately, it didn't last long.

Of course, going far enough can also provide valuable experience for the next time.

They soon arrived in front of the old man.

Looking at the newcomers, the old man sighed, "In the past, I hoped you would arrive later, but this time I truly regret that you've come too late."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Liuyun and the others were puzzled. Were they late?
"Senior knows this place very well. I wonder if there are any new clues that could help us hold out longer?" Shangguan Liuyun asked.

As for how to obtain a spot, many people have tried, but the other party does not know.

Upon hearing this, the old man smiled slightly and said, "Ten thousand spirit resources, and I will tell you how to obtain a spot, and also tell you the significance of this lake's existence."

"Isn't it five thousand?" Qin Yihan asked.

"The price has gone up," the old man said nonchalantly.

"Senior, may I learn to fish from you?" Ji Yifei asked.

The old man looked over and said disdainfully, "After seeing a genius, you are no longer worthy."

Ji Yifei: "."

He was very curious about who the other person had met.

However, many people are curious because they didn't know how to get a spot in the past.

How did I suddenly find out?

However, they won't give it to you directly; instead, they'll start haggling.

Ten thousand is not something that comes easily; most of them will not get a spot anyway.

In the end, the deal was settled at 3,500 per person.

It was mainly Shangguan Liuyun who cut it down.

The others were shocked.

The asking price was 10,000, how did you manage to get it for only 3,500?
Shangguan Liuyun shook his head slightly and told them that the old man was not in a good condition and had an extremely high desire to share.

Of course, it can be cut down.

“Senior, you may speak now,” Qin Yihan said.

After collecting the spiritual energy, the old man looked at everyone and said, "Do you know why no one here has ever successfully found that glimmer of hope?"

Seeing the puzzled looks on everyone's faces, the old man continued, "Because the selection here is never for ordinary cultivators. Outside, they select cultivators with strong abilities, but here they select those whose talents are hindered by their cultivation level."

The old man deliberately paused, and seeing everyone's focused expressions, he then said, word by word, "Peerless genius!"

Everyone was surprised and found it funny.

That sounds like a joke.

Immediately, Shangguan Liuyun asked, "So, senior, how do you think a peerless genius should obtain a spot? By walking over?"

Upon hearing this, the old man shook his head slightly and said, "No, it's not about walking over, it's about fighting over."

"Still as a still well, yet turbulent as a raging torrent."

"He can break through the Lake of Inner Demons on his own."

"The strong never need to look back, they forge ahead without hesitation."

Looking at the menacing monster lurking underwater, everyone felt a sense of unreality.

Ji Yifei asked, "Is there really anyone who can do that?"

The old man revealed a mysterious smile and said, "Once you leave, you will know, and you will also understand what you have missed."

Everyone was confused.

But the other party fell silent.

-

The small hill inside the gate.

Jiang Man and the others entered the area where the spots were being contested.

At this moment, a stone tablet rose from the ground.

It stands tall on the hillside plaza.

There were quite a few people waiting around.

Because once the rating reaches a certain level, it will be highlighted here.

The earlier you are in the rankings, the more likely you are to get a spot.

They didn't know the specific scoring algorithm, but it must be related to their cultivation level.

Without a doubt, the stronger one's cultivation level, the higher their base score.

The score mainly comes from cultivation level, followed by theory and minor studies.

Real-world experience is always the most important thing.

Xia Jin had been waiting here since early morning to see if Jiang Man would make the list.

After careful consideration, there is indeed no hope.

"Isn't this Junior Sister Xia?" Senior Brother Lu approached with a smile.

Xia Jin frowned, then smiled and asked, "What brings you here, Senior Brother?"

"I'm more concerned about Junior Sister Yu's investment targets, so I came to see if he made the shortlist," Senior Brother Lu said softly. "He's taking a bit too big a step, but he still has a chance, doesn't he?"

"Those who are sacrificed still have a glimmer of hope."

"Junior Sister Xia, you've thought about this for so long, how confident do you think Jiang Man is in seizing this glimmer of hope?"

Xia Jin smiled and said, "It must be very big, after all, he is the number one person in the outer sect."

Senior Brother Lu chuckled and said, "Then let's wait and see?"

Xia Jin did not speak.

She actually felt that Jiang Man had no hope, not even a chance of making the list.

But it can't be shown.

She didn't understand why it was her who was the one who should have been embarrassed, when it was clearly Yu Shimei who was ashamed.

As she was thinking this, the stone tablet suddenly began to emit a strong light, which was seven-colored and illuminated the entire stone tablet.

"What happened? How come there's light on the very first day? And it's even a seven-colored light." Senior Brother Lu was somewhat astonished.

Xia Jin found it strange; she had never seen such radiance before.

I've never heard of anyone making it onto the list based on ratings on the very first day.

When Junior Sister Yu went in back then, it took two or three days for her to start to shine.

(End of this chapter)