The End of the Immortal Path

With just three sentences, the once-powerless Ling Hua Immortal Spirit had subjugated all the traitors.

Everyone would now submit to her.

This was completely different from the Heart Locking of before.

Now, she didn’t even need to expend power to bind these people.

If they refused to submit, they might just turn from cold traitors into warm Spiritual Sources.

Having been imprisoned by the Sect for so many years, she knew better than anyone the fate that awaited the subordinates of an Evil God.

In a way, the Messenger had done her a favor.

He had indirectly helped her solidify her position.

As for the Messenger, as long as he was curious about the Immortal Dao Coordinate, he still had to listen to her.

’He needs something from me. How could he not bow his head?’

’Having a unique skill is the key to survival.’

’She became an Evil God and gained a chance to survive. Because she could sense the Immortal Dao Coordinate, she would have even more opportunities.’

’What could the other Evil Gods do?’

Chen Shi lowered his head. He had never imagined a situation like this.

’It seems things have gotten even more dangerous.’

Fortunately, Ling Hua Immortal Spirit was only asking for normal information.

Besides, he didn’t actually know any of the unusual information.

’So it doesn’t count as betraying the Lord Envoy.’

For now, this was the only way to cling to life.

’It’s just that his days had suddenly become even harder.’

—

Jiang Man had already woken up in the courtyard.

He was still shaken by the memory of that battle.

’If that Evil God hadn’t been so strong, there’s no way I could have drawn out Ting Fengyin.’

’That would have been extremely dangerous.’

"You’re awake?" the Old Yellow Ox asked, chewing on some grass.

Jiang Man looked at the Old Yellow Ox and said, "Old Huang, I almost didn’t make it back this time. The Sun and Moon Immortal Path’s contingency plan was too strong. They actually had a sliver of power descended from an Evil God."

"What kind of Evil God?" the Old Yellow Ox asked.

Jiang Man told him truthfully that it was Sun and Moon Shining Together.

Hearing this, the Old Yellow Ox asked in surprise, "So you ran away?"

Jiang Man shook his head. "I got lucky and won."

The Old Yellow Ox silently looked at Jiang Man and asked, "How did you win?"

Jiang Man didn’t hide anything and recounted the events truthfully.

After he finished, Jiang Man asked curiously, "Old Huang, have you reached that Realm?"

The Realm he was referring to was the one that allowed someone to summon Ting Fengyin.

The Old Yellow Ox didn’t answer, saying instead, "That individual isn’t always idle. He can’t respond every single time. If you happen to call when he’s busy, I’m afraid you’ll be in great danger."

Hearing this, Jiang Man said stubbornly, "My luck is boundless."

’The truth was, he only dared to try it because he had a surefire way to escape at a moment’s notice.’

The Old Yellow Ox chewed its grass and continued, "Then you should try that again the next time you meet an Evil God’s clone or its true body."

Jiang Man shook his head. "Nope."

"Why not?" The Old Yellow Ox was curious.

Jiang Man shrugged. "Because they’re too strong. I’d probably be dead before I even had time to call out the name."

’An Evil God of that level is someone you avoid at all costs.’

’Why would an Unparalleled Celestial Pride be foolish enough to challenge them?’

Jiang Man rummaged around for a moment, pulled out a half-eaten sour fruit, and popped it into his mouth. "Old Huang, who do you think is stronger, my wife or a Great Evil God?"

The Old Yellow Ox kept its head down, munching on grass, and replied casually, "Just have your wife fight one and you’ll know."

"This is why you’ll never find a wife. You’d actually tell your wife to fight a Great Evil God?" Jiang Man said disdainfully.

The Old Yellow Ox raised an eyebrow, glanced at Jiang Man, and went back to eating its grass.

But Jiang Man pressed on, "Old Huang, who’s stronger? You or a Great Evil God?"

"They can’t kill me," the Old Yellow Ox answered.

"Isn’t that just like Ling Hua Immortal Spirit? At worst, you take a nap and always wake up again."

"She is dead. She’s just dead but her body hasn’t stiffened, that’s all."

Jiang Man was rather surprised. ’Does that mean Old Huang is innately invincible?’

Still, Jiang Man was extremely curious about the state of these Evil Gods.

’Is it only Ling Hua Immortal Spirit who is dead but not stiff, or are all Evil Gods like that?’

However, Old Huang didn’t answer this question.

Instead, it told him while chewing its grass that he needed to arrange the matter of the Immortal Dao Coordinate as soon as possible.

This was, in fact, why Jiang Man had come out.

’Ling Hua Immortal Spirit was more or less under control. Now, he just needed to give her some time to cool down and let her attempt a little resistance.’

’If he didn’t keep her in check, he was afraid problems would arise later on.’

Secondly, he needed to find Ji Meng and ask for her guidance on how to make an Evil God help with suppression.

"Ninety of the nine hundred days have already passed," the Old Yellow Ox suddenly reminded him.

Jiang Man was taken aback. ’It’s been that long already?’

’Looks like I need to hurry. To think it took so long just to subjugate Ling Hua Immortal Spirit.’

’Besides, he was already at the First Courtyard level, and he was supposed to enter the Inner Sect next September.’

’It was hard to say how many fellow cultivators would be in his small courtyard this time.’

Glancing at the still-unhatched Spirit Beast Egg, Jiang Man paid it no further mind.

He flew off on his sword toward Ji Meng’s residence. "Old Huang, I’m off to find my wife. You watch the house."

The Old Yellow Ox kept its head down, eating its grass, and didn’t respond.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!

Jiang Man knocked on the door to Ji Meng’s residence.

Then, the tinkling of a Silver Bell rang out, drawing closer.

CREAK!

The large doors slowly opened, revealing an exquisitely beautiful face graced with a gentle smile.

It was a sight as refreshing as a spring breeze.

"Miss Ji Meng, we meet again," Jiang Man said with a smile, then asked curiously, "Did Xiaoqing make you get the door again?"

"No, she isn’t here. She went off to find her Profound Wisdom," Ji Meng said with a smile as she stepped aside. "Is Young Master Jiang here to learn about Arrays today?"

Jiang Man walked inside. "Is learning about Arrays the only reason I can come visit?"

Ji Meng looked at him. "Are you here to buy Elixirs, then?"

Jiang Man paused. "Oh? Can I?"

’A twelve percent discount? It’d be a waste not to buy.’

"See? Young Master Jiang has already forgotten his purpose for a bit of petty profit," Ji Meng said, shaking her head in mock disdain.

The two walked further inside, side by side. Jiang Man hesitated for a moment before asking, "So... can I buy some after we take care of business?"

"Nope," Ji Meng refused with a smile.

Jiang Man wasn’t bothered. ’I’ve become quite wealthy recently, anyway.’

’I have way too many Spiritual Sources.’

’I don’t even know how to spend them all.’

After they both sat down, Ji Meng poured herself a glass of plain water, then asked Jiang Man, "What would Young Master Jiang like to drink?"