The End of the Immortal Path

Jiang Man, having finished his session, let out a long breath.

At that moment, the surrounding streams of energy merged into his body.

As he felt the changes in his Cultivation Skill, Jiang Man sensed that the Spirit he had previously condensed was gradually being transformed.

It was becoming more resilient and far more vast.

’If I cultivate like this, I’ll get twice the results with half the effort.’

This was especially true now that he had completed the fusion of his Golden Core, Physical Body, and Spirit.

His entire being had entered a state of perfect clarity.

He could control his power more effectively and also advance his Cultivation more efficiently.

His strength had increased, and his Cultivation speed had quickened.

If his Cultivation level wasn’t a limiting factor, he could even consider ascending to become a Primordial Spirit Great Power.

However, his rapid progress this time was all thanks to Mr. Ji.

If Ji Hao hadn’t let him touch so many artifacts, he wouldn’t have unlocked his Talents.

It would have taken him several more months to reach Great Success.

’It seems I should be a bit more conspicuous after all. That way, I can come into contact with ancient artifacts more quickly and unlock more Talents.’

’My Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart will have to sprint just to keep up.’

But the Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart had a speed limit.

His Talents, on the other hand, did not.

Then, Jiang Man looked at Old Meng, who was kneeling on the ground, and said with a sigh, "Xiaomeng, what are you doing?"

Old Meng looked up at Jiang Man blankly.

Jiang Man stared at the steamed bun in front of Old Meng and said, "What’s wrong? Can’t bite into it? Is it too dry? You should eat steamed buns with water. Don’t make things hard on yourself."

As he spoke, he kindly poured a bowl of water and handed it over.

Old Meng numbly took the water, picked up the steamed bun, and actually started eating it with the water.

Jiang Man looked at him and said earnestly, "Did you see my cultivation process?"

Old Meng nodded.

"You’re in luck. In the future, when you get out, you can tell everyone that you’ve seen an Unparalleled Celestial Pride. That’s enough for you to brag about for a lifetime," Jiang Man said with a smile.

Hearing this, Old Meng replied, "I can’t get out."

Jiang Man, completely unfazed, amended his statement, "You’re in luck. In the future, when someone else comes in, you can tell them that you’ve seen an Unparalleled Celestial Pride. That’s enough to brag about for a lifetime."

Old Meng fell silent, gnawing on his steamed bun.

Jiang Man withdrew his gaze and looked at the Old Yellow Ox.

The Old Yellow Ox had its head down, eating grass.

It ignored Jiang Man completely, even after he called out "Xiaohuang" several times.

Seeing this, Jiang Man lost interest.

He then took out a brush and paper and started writing a letter to Miss Ji Meng, hiding behind Old Huang.

He had written to Miss Ji Meng on his very first day inside.

First, to let her know he was safe, and second, to tell her that the rumors outside were false.

’What if Miss Ji Meng actually believed Young Master Fang’s nonsense? Wouldn’t I be at a huge loss?’

’No matter how stupid I am, I wouldn’t go tasting ox dung.’

’Miss Ji Meng should understand.’

He went on to write about the past few days.

For example, how he had obtained a Top-grade Observation Method.

It had taken him only three days to cultivate it to Great Success.

Xiaomeng in the cell next to him had been so impressed watching him that he fell to his knees.

But Xiaomeng was in luck; he could now say he’d seen an Unparalleled Celestial Pride, a sight most people never get in their entire lives.

Then he also explained that "Xiaomeng" was the same "Old Meng" he had mentioned before.

Jiang Man wrote at great length, and finally summoned the Seven-Colored Bird and handed it the envelope.

He had to admit, the bird was truly amazing. The guards of the Zhenyue Bureau hadn’t even noticed it.

Old Huang’s explanation was that this was only the outer area; it would be dangerous for the bird to go any deeper.

After the Seven-Colored Bird disappeared, Jiang Man began to cultivate his Visualization Skill.

He wanted to experience the speed of a Top-grade Skill and see how long it would take to cultivate his Spirit to the Late Stage.

His foundation was now profound, and his cultivation speed was on a completely different level than before.

Normally, progressing to the Late Stage should be slower than going from the Early Stage to the Mid-stage, but with all his current enhancements, it was hard to say.

Jiang Man took an Elixir and began his cultivation.

This time, he could clearly feel that the speed at which he refined the Elixir was much faster than before.

Every single thread of Spirit within his body seemed to be breathing, drawing away the medicinal power and the energy refined by his Golden Core.

’Fast. So fast.’

Jiang Man felt a rush of excitement.

’I’ll cultivate relentlessly, without sleep or rest, wasting no time.’

The Magpie Bridge would be opening soon, and Ting Fengyin’s disdainful voice seemed to echo in his ears.

’My cultivation speed is too slow.’

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「Elsewhere.」

Ji Meng sat in her chair, looking at the letter from Jiang Man.

When she read the part about "Xiaomeng" being "Old Meng," a smile involuntarily touched her lips.

’How amusing.’

She finally set the letter down after a long while.

Only then did Qing Dai approach. "What did the Young Master say?"

Ji Meng folded the letter and said, "He said his cultivation is progressing quickly, and that anyone who watches him is in luck."

Qing Dai was taken aback. "In luck? How so?"

Ji Meng simply smiled without answering.

This left Qing Dai feeling rather vexed. ’I’ll have to ask the Young Master next time I see him.’

’But the Young Master is in prison.’

’What a frustrating situation. If word of this gets out, the Miss’s already poor reputation will only get worse.’

"Did you investigate?" Ji Meng asked suddenly, putting away the letter.

Qing Dai nodded. "I did, but I couldn’t find out anything definite."

She chose her words carefully before continuing, "The Bai Family has been keeping a close eye on the new Celestial Pride, and they made a point of investigating this marriage alliance.

"Peak Master Bai is truly shameless, but this is the first time he’s targeted a Golden Core cultivator. Most of the time, someone at the Golden Core realm wouldn’t even register on their radar.

"However, the Young Master is exceptionally dazzling, so it’s not surprising he’s attracting attention ahead of schedule.

"Perhaps he genuinely wants to sign the Young Master, but I fear his real intention is to target the new Celestial Pride.

"Not long after we left, the Bai Family came here.

"I suspect Peak Master Bai is trying to force the new Celestial Pride to make a move.

"Furthermore, there has been no news about that person from the Bai Family since they came out of seclusion.

"Back when the Immortal Sect was verifying its rosters, that person used seclusion as an excuse to refuse cooperation.

"And everyone already knows about the Miss’s marriage.

"I’m afraid that person from the Bai Family has sensed something and is targeting you, Miss."

Ji Meng casually picked up her teacup. "They didn’t die even after such grievous injuries?"