Eternal Life: I Have the Favor System

"Mr. Zhang, there’s something I’ve been wanting to ask you."

Chu Lingguang said.

"Go ahead."

Zhang Xuan was a little curious what Chu Lingguang would ask him at a time like this.

"Why is merging with a strange object classified as becoming a demon?"

Chu Lingguang asked.

Both Zhang Xuan and Yun Hong were taken aback.

"Strange objects cause people to lose their humanity. If not stopped in time, they will inevitably become a monster and bring disaster upon the world."

Zhang Xuan explained.

"Is that true?"

Chu Lingguang was skeptical.

’If Qin Yu had lost his humanity, why would he have crossed the Hundred Thousand Mountains and gone into Turkic territory to save me?’

"Of course. The harm a demon can cause is far greater than you can imagine. Don’t be deceived by some small favor. Once he loses his humanity, the consequences are more than you can bear."

Zhang Xuan said earnestly.

Chu Lingguang hesitated. ’If what Zhang Xuan says is true, does that mean Qin Yu is already in danger?’

"If you catch him, Mr. Zhang, what will you do to him?"

Chu Lingguang asked again.

"If he can pull back from the brink and sever his connection with the demon, all is not lost. But if he has already lost his human form, I can only slay the demon."

Zhang Xuan declared resolutely.

A jolt went through Chu Lingguang.

’Qin Yu has already merged with the vine heart. His entire being has transformed. How could he sever that connection? And even if he could, would he accept it?’

’The Turkic Wizard who nearly killed me was utterly crushed by Qin Yu. That kind of incredible power... even I was envious just watching it, let alone Qin Yu who experienced it firsthand.’

’He’ll never give it up.’

Chu Lingguang didn’t believe Qin Yu was some kind of monster, either.

"Sigh... Mr. Zhang, you should ask someone else. I was just as surprised as anyone when that Wolf Demon suddenly appeared. I always felt he wasn’t there to help me, but was actually after the Turkic Wizard. Maybe they have some deep-seated history between them. I just happened to benefit by chance."

Chu Lingguang said with a sigh.

"Chu Lingguang, you should understand what I’m asking."

Zhang Xuan was furious.

He felt like Chu Lingguang was making a fool of him.

"Chu Lingguang, you have outstanding aptitude, a powerful Sea of Consciousness, and a brilliant combat record. As long as you cooperate and tell us who the Wolf Demon is, we will immediately send you to Yuanchu Mountain to cultivate."

Yun Hong added.

He admired Chu Lingguang’s character and had watched him grow step by step. He truly hoped Chu Lingguang could enter Yuanchu Mountain and see the real world of cultivation.

"I’m sorry, Mr. Zhang, Mr. Yun Hong. It’s not that I won’t say—I truly don’t know."

Chu Lingguang shook his head again.

Of course, he longed to enter Yuanchu Mountain and cultivate.

But he couldn’t bring himself to betray Qin Yu and disregard his friend’s life.

"Chu Lingguang, don’t force my hand."

Zhang Xuan warned.

"Mr. Zhang, your skills are world-renowned. This student wouldn’t dare deceive you."

Chu Lingguang said, lowering his head.

Zhang Xuan’s Combat Power far surpassed his own; he was immensely more powerful than both the Turkic Wizard and Qin Yu. Chu Lingguang knew that even if he broke through to the Qi Refining realm, he would be no match for Zhang Xuan in the short term.

"Insolent brat!"

Zhang Xuan felt that Chu Lingguang was deliberately defying him.

Spiritual Power surged from his body, carrying with it an immense spiritual pressure that enveloped Chu Lingguang.

Chu Lingguang stumbled back.

It felt like a mountain was crashing down on him.

His feet sank into the ground.

Ripples spread through his own Star System Spiritual Power, suffusing his body, which was the only reason he could barely remain standing. Even so, he swayed on the verge of collapse. The power of a sixth or seventh-level Qi Refining expert was this terrifying.

It felt as if Zhang Xuan could crush him with a single hand.

However, Zhang Xuan was even more shocked. He had intended to make Chu Lingguang submit—to force him to his knees, begging for mercy, and reveal everything about the Wolf Demon.

He never expected Chu Lingguang to be able to remain standing before him, looking right up at him.

It was as if he were completely unaffected by his aura.

"Zhang!"

Yun Hong cried out, trying to stop him.

Zhang Xuan’s power was far greater than his own. One was an Inner Sect Disciple, the other an Outer Disciple.

Even Yun Hong felt like he was about to collapse.

He found it incredible that Chu Lingguang was able to withstand it.

"Hmph!"

Zhang Xuan snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Leaving Yun Hong alone to face Chu Lingguang.

Both of them felt the pressure on their bodies vanish.

"I didn’t expect that your Qi Sea Power has already transformed into Spiritual Power."

Yun Hong said with admiration.

"So you noticed, Mr. Yun Hong."

Chu Lingguang couldn’t help but glance at the departing Zhang Xuan. ’If Yun Hong could detect the fluctuations of my Spiritual Power, there’s no way it escaped Zhang Xuan’s notice. They must have both sensed it when my Star System Spiritual Power rippled just now.’

"It’s easy to refine Qi Sea Power into Spiritual Power, but without a Cultivation Technique from Yuanchu Mountain, you won’t be able to step into the Qi Refining realm."

Yun Hong said earnestly.

"Why is that?"

Chu Lingguang was confused.

He had always thought that once he awakened all three hundred and sixty-three responses, he would be able to enter the Qi Refining realm. Besides, his Qi Refining Art value had already reached Perfection.

"When you awaken a certain number of responses in your body, your Qi Sea Power will transform. Unfortunately, the Dantian cannot hold much Spiritual Power on its own. Only by obtaining a Cultivation Technique and transforming your Dantian into a Star System can you contain a limitless amount of Spiritual Power and use it to break through your body’s shackles."

Yun Hong explained sincerely.

He hoped Chu Lingguang would cooperate and go with him to cultivate at Yuanchu Mountain.

Hearing this, Chu Lingguang breathed a secret sigh of relief. ’So the Qi Refining Art really is a Skill for cultivating in the Qi Refining realm. With this Cultivation Technique, reaching the Qi Refining realm won’t be difficult.’

"Mr. Yun Hong, I know you mean well, but I really don’t know who the Wolf Demon is."

Even if it meant he could never enter the Qi Refining realm, Chu Lingguang would not betray Qin Yu.

He suppressed his aura, preventing Zhang Xuan and Yun Hong from realizing that his Dantian had already transformed into a Star System.