A Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Starting as a Sword-Forging Servant and Ascending to Immorta

It was already close to dusk in the afternoon. Normally, even if dusk came early and the sky darkened, such a thick fog should not have appeared out of nowhere.

Mist rising from the mountains and forests is a common occurrence, but the mist before us seemed strange.

Thick as paste, it surged in from all directions, enveloping the world in a grayish-white chaos.

At this moment, however, the fog in front of Zhou Lingxuan was spreading, surging and rolling, almost blotting out the sky and the sun.

He opened his eyes wide, trying to see the scene outside through the thick fog.

All that could be seen was a vast expanse of white, with even the shadows of nearby trees blurred into faint outlines, not to mention the distant mountain paths and rocks.

This filled him with a deep unease, an unease like a cold snake slowly crawling up his spine to the back of his head, making the hairs on the back of his neck stand up involuntarily.

The disciples of the Enforcement Hall were not surprised at all; it seemed that everything happening before their eyes was within their expectations.

Their expressions were calm to the point of indifference, their gazes moving through the thick fog without the slightest surprise, as if they had seen this scene a thousand times before.

It's so bland, it feels like something you've gotten used to.

"Do you often encounter this situation when you go on missions?" Zhou Lingxuan asked tentatively, his gaze sweeping over the profiles of several Enforcement Hall disciples beside him.

"It's not like this in every place. The wolf demons here should be a type of hidden wolf."

The disciple who replied spoke in a neutral tone, his eyes constantly scanning his surroundings warily.

The disciples of the Enforcement Hall placed their hands on their sword hilts, looking around warily.

Their knuckles were slightly white, their fingertips gripping the sword hilts tightly. Their steps seemed casual, but in reality, each step was extremely steady, as if they were ready to draw their swords at any moment.

The aura emanating from the surrounding area was not particularly strong, and some of it had even dissipated completely.

The demonic aura that could be clearly sensed was pitifully small; not to mention the people of the Enforcement Hall, even Zhou Lingxuan looked down on it.

Those things aren't even appetizers!

The people from the Enforcement Hall looked around. They weren't too nervous, but they stood very close to Zhou Lingxuan.

No matter how you look at it, there are traces of monsters in this place; there are no other monsters but wolf demons lurking in the shadows.

However, the mission of the Deacon Hall was not to exterminate any demonic beasts, but to protect the white-haired Zhou Lingxuan!

As they went deeper, the fog obscured their view, becoming as thick as a solid wooden wall.

Everyone's vision was restricted, and it was already quite difficult to see the road in front of them.

All their senses are transmitted through spiritual energy. Spiritual vision allows them to see clearly what is in front of them and also to take in their surroundings.

Their divine senses spread out like an invisible net, covering an area of ​​several tens of feet in radius, and no movement could escape their perception.

So far, no great demon has appeared, and not even a trace of a wolf demon has been found.

The surroundings were eerily quiet; even the chirping of insects and birds had vanished completely.

The thick fog obscured their visibility, which wasn't a problem for the people in the Enforcement Hall, but it was definitely troublesome for Zhou Lingxuan.

His spiritual sense was far less acute than that of the disciples of the Enforcement Hall, and with the fog blocking his view, he was practically half-blind.

"The fog is too thick; we can't see the herbs around us at all."

Zhou Lingxuan frowned, his tone carrying a hint of genuine annoyance.

Not only herbs, but even if there were demonic beasts, he couldn't see them!

Those figures lurking in the shadows were like drops of water in the thick fog, completely undetectable to him with his current cultivation level.

If something suddenly lunges out, he won't even have time to react.

If this state continues, let alone calling it a training exercise, you won't even be able to achieve the goal of relaxing.

Hearing Zhou Lingxuan's words, the disciples of the Enforcement Hall remained silent, not even considering speaking.

Their gazes continued to sweep around, as if they hadn't heard the complaint at all.

They weren't there to help Zhou Lingxuan grow; their job was simply to ensure his safety. They had no responsibility to help him achieve his goals.

Zhou Lingxuan was not unaware of this, but he wanted to use this opportunity to test the disciples of the Enforcement Hall and see just how far they could go!

Zhou Lingxuan tested him at just the right moment, ensuring that the people in the Enforcement Hall would not suspect him.

Those complaints and grumbles are nothing more than harmless gossip to outsiders.

As for feeling disgusted, such a test shouldn't anger the people in the Enforcement Hall.

Despite grumbling, Zhou Lingxuan didn't stop and continued walking forward through the thick fog.

His steps were not fast, but each step was steady, as if the path beneath his feet had already been drawn up in his mind.

Although his speed had slowed down, Zhou Lingxuan had not forgotten his purpose in coming here.

As Zhou Lingxuan continued forward, he also discovered some low-level spiritual herbs along the way.

Those spiritual herbs grew in an inconspicuous corner, their leaves dampened by the mist, making them appear exceptionally lush and vibrant.

Perhaps because of the experts from the Enforcement Hall, these spiritual herbs were obtained quite easily, without encountering a single demonic beast.

Those low-level demonic beasts that usually guarded the spiritual herbs all kept their distance at this moment, as if they sensed some kind of aura that made them tremble with fear.

But what he needs is not just spiritual herbs, but also corresponding training. Just as his senior said, one cannot have cultivation without combat ability.

Even the sharpest sword can never unleash its full power if it is not sharpened.

Now he is like an unsharpened sword, needing bloodshed and battle to make him stronger.

Without monsters, he has no way to gain combat experience.

Zhou Lingxuan quickened his pace; he didn't want to waste any time in this place.

Since there are no suitable monsters here, and the monsters that dare not approach are not too powerful, we might as well try our luck elsewhere!

He wouldn't specifically seek out the wolf demon, since this was a decision made internally by the sect, and if he were to disrupt it, it would be difficult to explain to his superiors!

He couldn't figure out why he wasn't dealing with the wolf demon. Since he couldn't understand it, he could only choose to ignore it, which was the best way to protect himself!

He is no longer the passionate young man he used to be; he can distinguish right from wrong better than anyone else!

Those who hinder the interests of the sect will be ruthlessly abandoned by the sect. So-called benevolence is only for show to those on the surface, not the true nature of the sect!

There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

The Heavenly Sword Pavilion is only targeting demonic cultivators to prevent them from expanding at will; it does not mean that they will become free henchmen for mortals!

Persistence pays off; Zhou Lingxuan persevered and finally found it.

A common second-tier demonic beast, the Moonlit Frog.

These monsters always appear in large numbers, but this place is neither a pond nor a depression; it's more like they've been driven out by their own kind!

The moon frog crouched alone on a slippery stone surface, its skin gleaming with a faint bluish-green sheen, its round eyes bulging as it warily surveyed its surroundings.

Before taking action, Zhou Lingxuan made a point of checking the surrounding environment. There were no formations or spiritual herbs!

Excellent, this is the perfect practice subject provided by God!