The End of the Immortal Path

Afterwards, Jiang Man waited while reading his Array Book.

However, three days later, there was still no reply.

The Zui Fusheng Token remained silent.

’Why is this happening?’

Jiang Man looked at the Old Yellow Ox. "Old Huang, why hasn’t he replied?"

The Old Yellow Ox was silent for a long time before saying, "Did the Immortal Sect inform anyone who would be taking the Immeasurable Calamity Stone?"

Jiang Man shook his head. "I don’t know the specific details from the Immortal Sect. They should have said something, right?"

"And what if they didn’t?" the Old Yellow Ox asked.

Jiang Man hesitated. "Could True Master Tai Hua guess it’s Zui Fusheng?"

The Old Yellow Ox chewed its fodder, swallowing before speaking. "They aren’t fools, but it’s easy to fall into a cognitive trap. Zui Fusheng is mysterious, but not so much that they could just walk away with the Immeasurable Calamity Stone. After all, this is a world-shaking treasure."

"By what right could Zui Fusheng convince the Immortal Sect to give up something like this?"

"In short, while the probability of them thinking of Zui Fusheng is high, the probability of them ruling it out is just as high."

"Of course, if the Immortal Sect directly stated that you would be the one to take it, then it wouldn’t matter."

However, Jiang Man was unaware of the situation either way. All he could do now was study arrays.

Because as the days went by, the power of the Ling Hua Immortal Spirit grew ever more immense.

She was about to awaken.

This could not be underestimated.

He had to start perfecting the Array soon to seal off those three paths.

He also had to deal with the mysterious Evil God’s methods.

The seventy-two introductory manuals needed to be read, and the Visualization Skill had to be cultivated.

There was much to do.

He could only wait a little longer regarding True Master Tai Hua.

Another two days passed.

Jiang Man didn’t get a visit from True Master Tai Hua, but he did get one from Ji Hao.

"Are you planning to live here permanently?" Ji Hao asked.

"It’s quite nice here," Jiang Man said.

Ji Hao smiled. "The Law Enforcement Hall needs a reason to house people. Your reason is about to expire. If you don’t leave, you’ll have to pay rent."

Hearing this, Jiang Man asked curiously, "How much a month?"

"It’s not much. Around three thousand, and with your ox, let’s make it six thousand," Ji Hao said.

Hearing this, Jiang Man questioned, "Three thousand for this environment?"

His own courtyard was only two thousand.

"This place guarantees your safety," Ji Hao said.

Jiang Man turned his head toward Old Meng’s direction, who wore a look of utter dejection.

He looked like he could drop dead at any moment.

’That doesn’t seem very safe.’

Ji Hao didn’t seem to mind. "Well, that’s up to you. I came to deliver a Cultivation Skill."

He then asked Jiang Man whether he wanted a Primordial Spirit Skill or a Visualization Skill.

Jiang Man’s answer was the Visualization Skill.

"It seems you want to improve your Primordial Spirit first." Saying this, Ji Hao took out a book.

The title read: *Nine Stars Contemplation Method*.

"Nine Stars Contemplation?" Jiang Man looked at the book curiously. "Is it powerful?"

"It’s part of a series. The Nine-star Series has a corresponding Top-grade Technique. That technique is hard to obtain, but once you learn it, you’ll be wreathed in stars, and its power will be immense. It’s as difficult to cultivate as it is to comprehend," Ji Hao said.

"If I master it completely, will I be invincible at the Same Tier?" Jiang Man asked.

Hearing this, Ji Hao smiled. "Be bolder. If you learn the corresponding Magic Skill at the Late Stage of Primordial Spirit, you’ll basically be invincible within the Primordial Spirit Realm. But you can’t run into one of those old-timers of the same type."

Jiang Man understood. Those who relied on their age and long years of study had invincible combat strength.

"But people like that are extremely rare," Ji Hao added. "The Primordial Spirit Realm is a barrier for many. If you can master the Nine-star Series, you can usually advance to the next Realm."

"They won’t linger in the Primordial Spirit Realm."

"If they can’t advance to the Returning Void Realm, they probably won’t be able to cultivate the Nine-star Series to the Great Success stage either."

"Of course, there are always exceptions."

Jiang Man took a quick look and discovered that the Primordial Spirit Realm within the Nine Stars system was divided into nine layers.

After the Golden Core Realm, Visualization Skills and Cultivation levels were typically divided into Early Stage, Mid Stage, Late Stage, and Perfection.

This one actually had nine layers.

It was like going back to the Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining stages.

"Correct. Nine layers. That’s why it’s difficult and slow, but powerful," Ji Hao nodded and explained. "However, you only need to cultivate to the Fourth Layer to qualify for advancement to the next Realm."

"You can choose whether or not to cultivate the rest."

"Finishing it all will make your advancement easier and more spectacular."

Jiang Man nodded. That was acceptable; it wouldn’t be too much of a delay.

Nine layers would take too long.

Jiang Man then asked if the other parts of the Nine-star Series also had nine layers.

Ji Hao shook his head.

They still used Early, Mid, Late, and Perfection.

"Next is this." Ji Hao took out another book and continued, "These are cultivation insights I’ve customized for your situation. Your Primordial Spirit and Physical Body are on the weaker side, and these notes will help shore up those weaknesses."

"Then, it can help you find a balance among your Three Skills ahead of time, achieving a transparent fusion."

Jiang Man looked at the untitled book, surprised.

’He wrote it this quickly?’

He didn’t even have to think to know its effect would be significant.

Ji Hao’s teaching had never been subpar.

"And then there’s the three hundred thousand Spiritual Source." Ji Hao handed the Spiritual Source to Jiang Man.

The heavy Spiritual Source gave Jiang Man a strong sense of security.

Having Spiritual Source was a good thing.

This time, he was truly rich.

Once the other two payments of Spiritual Source arrived, he would have over seven hundred thousand.

’I can’t even imagine.’

He didn’t even know how to spend it all.

’Could he even spend it all?’

"There’s one last thing. You need to keep this on you at all times," Ji Hao said, taking out a bracelet. "I was originally going to give you a Jade Pendant, but those are easy to lose. A bracelet is more secure. It’s a matching pair; one for you and one for Ji Meng."

"If you encounter a crisis, it will teleport you to the Ji Family."

"This item combines three functions: Defense, healing, and teleportation."

"It even contains a Nine Revolutions Divine Soul Pill."

"As long as you have a single shred of your soul left, it can keep you alive."

"Then it will teleport you into an Array prepared by the Ji Family."

"There are various preparations around the Array, and there are even powerful experts standing guard."

"As long as you hold on and make it into the Array alive, the Ji Family will find a way to save you."

"Consider it insurance for your false identity."

"No matter where the danger comes from, as soon as you face a life-or-death crisis, this item will activate."

"But you must not let anyone know about it. It’s very likely someone could devise a specific plan to delay the Magical Treasure’s activation."

"Thereby increasing the danger."

Jiang Man took the Magical Treasure bracelet, a little surprised.

He saw the two words "Ji Meng" inscribed on it.

"Why Ji Meng?" Jiang Man asked curiously.

’Shouldn’t it be Meng Qiewei?’

"It looks like a token of love. It can mislead anyone with ill intentions," Ji Hao said with a smile.

Afterwards, Ji Hao asked if there was anything else.

If not, he was going to head back.

Jiang Man said he still owed him six thousand, as he had met Ji Meng twice.

Ji Hao left six thousand Spiritual Source and departed.

Jiang Man reached out and touched the bracelet.

He activated the Celestial Mirror Hundred Books.

Soon, the pages flipped, stopping at the last one.

[Worthless]

’This is worthless too?’

’This thing has no discernment.’

Jiang Man then asked Old Huang if the item had any hidden features.

He was worried the Ji Family might be monitoring him.

"No, it’s a very pure Magical Treasure," Old Huang concluded.

After that, Jiang Man gave the Visualization Skill to the Old Yellow Ox. "Senior, I’ll be relying on you from here on."

The Old Yellow Ox also needed to read it completely, then analyze it and explain it to Jiang Man using a teaching method suitable for the Grand Order of the Immortal Sect.

In the meantime, Jiang Man continued to study his Array Book.

He was preparing for what was to come.

「July 20th.」

Jiang Man was still reading when he suddenly felt the Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart in his body begin to vibrate.

"It’s here."

After holding back for so long, the Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart was finally making its move.

The Fate Chart vibrated, and a ball of qi appeared. Golden light swirled within it.

It then descended to his Dantian.

Jiang Man was somewhat surprised by the sight.

It was the first time he had seen something like this.

He had thought a Flawless Elixir would appear, just like before.

It seemed he would have to prepare more Spiritual Source to buy Elixirs now.

No matter.

He had been worrying about how to spend all his Spiritual Source anyway.

"What inheritance did you receive?" the Old Yellow Ox asked.

"A ball of qi," Jiang Man said.

"Qi?" The Old Yellow Ox was also a bit surprised, then immediately asked, "Then what’s the new requirement?"

Jiang Man was also focused on the Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart. "It’s still spinning."

Jiang Man stared, waiting to see what kind of trouble the Fate Chart was cooking up this time.

Soon, a series of profound runes began to appear.

They were then analyzed and transformed into text.

[Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart]

[As an Unparalleled Celestial Pride, you have proven not only your Talent, but also your diligence. Cultivation holds no difficulty for you. It is time to take the first step toward fame: solidify your Primordial Spirit within nine hundred days.]

[Failure will result in a backlash from the Fate Chart.]

[Your Primordial Spirit will be damaged.]

’This looks easy. Is the Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart finally starting to act like a decent person?’