Only at the Mahayana Stage Does the Reversal System Appear - Chapter 508

Chapter 506: The First Immortal After the Disappearance of the Immortal Ladder

The method for refining Merit Gold Bricks was simple, even Jiang Li could master it.

Soon, a mountain of Merit Gold Bricks was refined, and two-thirds of the merit was taken back by the Heavenly Dao.

Even the Mengjiang Emperor had never seen so many Merit Gold Bricks.

The Merit Gold Bricks of the Mengjiang Dynasty were only enough to reach the peak of the Tribulation Crossing Stage, and there was no comparison with the Merit Gold Bricks refined by Jiang Li.

In fact, the first Mengjiang Emperor left behind many Merit Gold Bricks, enough to produce several Immortals. However, before the Immortal Ladder was broken, successive Mengjiang Emperors could not control their greed. After reaching the Tribulation Crossing Stage, they relied on their natural cultivation skills and squandered the Merit Gold Bricks, aiming for Immortal status. This caused the number of Merit Gold Bricks to plummet, leaving insufficient for even the first stage.

“Can only those who have passed the Immortal Tribulation become Immortals?” The old Dragon King felt that becoming an Immortal was irrelevant to him.

How could someone reach Immortality in less than two hours after reaching the Tribulation Crossing Stage?

Jiang Li shook his head. “No, I have a Nine-Transformation Immortal Pill. Anyone who takes it can become an immortal, regardless of whether they’re at the Tribulation Crossing Stage or the Fusion Stage. Considering that rushing to become an immortal at the Fusion Stage would be detrimental to their subsequent cultivation, I’ve only summoned those at the Tribulation Crossing Stage to discuss this.”

“I’ve only just reached the Tribulation Crossing Stage, and haven’t even stabilized my realm yet. It’s not time to consider becoming an immortal yet,” the old Dragon King refused. In the past, he would have longed to become an Earthly Immortal with a lifespan of 100,000 years, but now he’s indifferent to the matter of lifespan. Life and death are determined by fate.

Besides, his becoming an immortal wouldn’t benefit Jiuzhou much.

“I don’t need it either. Sword cultivators like me never rely on elixirs to improve our cultivation,” the Sword Lord said flatly.

“No need,” Yu Yin said calmly, not caring about this opportunity. Jiuzhou and the Immortal Realm were already enemies, and the Immortal Realm would surely send forces to attack Jiuzhou. At that point, there would be an endless supply of merit and power.

She didn’t want to become an immortal yet, wanting to continue honing her skills at the Tribulation Crossing Stage.

“…You’re making me feel so unfulfilled.” Jiang Li was speechless. They were all so selfless that those who didn’t know would think the power of merit was some kind of garbage. Only

Commander Liu, who had survived two Immortal Tribulations, remained. Li Er and Bai Hongtu, who had survived one, hadn’t expressed their opinions.

“I don’t need it either. I now have the added bonus of the Jiuzhou Spiritual Plant Array, making me comparable to a celestial being. Whether I achieve immortality or not is irrelevant to me. I propose that Commander Liu be made an immortal,” Bai Hongtu said.

“I agree with Sect Master Bai. Commander Liu has toiled for Jiuzhou for six thousand years, serving as the deputy to dozens of Human Emperors. His contributions are immense, not to mention he’s the strongest among those undergoing the tribulation. It’s only right and proper that he be made an immortal,” Li Er declared.

“Yes, Commander Liu should be made an immortal.”

“Let him be.”

“Ditto,” Yu Yin said sparingly.

Jiang Li looked at Commander Liu, who remained unresponsive, and said with a smile, “Commander Liu, everyone’s saying this. What do you think? By the way, I agree with everyone else.”

“Originally, I wanted to offer this opportunity to you. After all, I’ve lived for six thousand years, which is not a short time. But seeing how you’re acting, I’m afraid even if I refuse, you’ll still force me to become an immortal.”

Commander Liu smiled helplessly, “Well, then, I’ll become an immortal.”

“Here, the Nine-Transformation Immortal Pill.”

The Nine-Transformation Immortal Pill can help one achieve an immortal body. Combined with immortal power, achieving immortality is a natural progression.

“Thank you, Palace Master, for your kindness, but please leave the elixir to someone who needs it. I’ve recently gained some insights through my practice, and the immortal tribulation is approaching. Better today than tomorrow, I’ll bring it upon myself.”

Commander Liu practiced converting the gold bricks of merit into immortal power, then flew over the Human Emperor Palace, releasing the suppression and inviting the heavenly tribulation upon himself.

Instantly, tribulation clouds gathered, slowly swirling into a vortex, its tail pointed towards Commander Liu.

Everyone present, save Jiang Li, felt the overwhelming pressure.

Li Er swallowed. Each Immortal Tribulation truly grew stronger. In recent years, his cultivation had advanced, and he felt 60-70% confident he could survive the second one. But facing this third one, he only had 20-30% confidence.

With a resounding roar, five-colored tribulation fire erupted from the vortex’s tail, blazing and sweeping across the world, a searing wave of flames hurling down upon everyone.

Everyone mobilized their magic to block the remaining force of the tribulation. Jiang Li casually fanned away the flames, protecting Emperor Meng Jiang.

“Fire overcomes wood. This is the worst tribulation for Commander Liu,” Li Er whispered, frowning.

Commander Liu, facing the third tribulation head-on, murmured, “The third tribulation was so terrifying, and yet this old Buddha managed to survive it. How enviable…”

Before Jiang Li, the Xumi Buddha was the only one to have survived the third tribulation.

“…Fortunately, this calamity is still within my reach.”

Commander Liu’s white hair turned green, his green pupils deepening. He formed a seal with one hand and struck at the calamity fire.

A World-shaking Seal!

The calamity fire, weakened and its power drastically reduced, remained unchanged, charging towards Commander Liu.

Commander Liu burned within the calamity fire, his body, his spirit, and even his soul ablaze.

Commander Liu cast no spells, his pure life force grappling with the calamity fire. This was both a calamity and an opportunity.

The calamity fire strengthened his body, cleared his spirit, and purged his soul.

Ultimately, the calamity fire was no match for Commander Liu’s vitality, dwindling and fading.

The calamity fire vanished, leaving Commander Liu on the brink of death, seemingly on the verge of unconsciousness at any moment, a sight that worried everyone.

Jiang Li had no intention of attacking him either, knowing Commander Liu had more than just that.

Sure enough, a shadowy figure of a hundred-foot-tall green willow appeared behind Commander Liu, gently waving its branches, bringing Commander Liu back to his peak.

Then, thunder struck Commander Liu with the force of nine dragons holding a pearl, shattering the Green Willow phantom and sending Commander Liu spitting blood.

The nine thunder dragons pressed on, challenging Commander Liu with their powerful thunderbolts.

Ultimately, Commander Liu survived the ordeal, his life hanging by a thread, unable to unleash the Green Willow phantom and regain his peak form.

Everyone, believing Commander Liu had failed, attempted to charge forward, but was stopped by Immortal Changcun.

“Watch closely! This is becoming an immortal.”

As if echoing Immortal Changcun’s words, his charred skin formed a cocoon, and Commander Liu underwent a complete transformation. His heart revitalized, supplying blood to his limbs. His skin, flesh, bones, blood, marrow, spiritual altar, and soul… all transformed, becoming immensely powerful.

With a crack, a small crack appeared in the charcoal-colored cocoon. Commander Liu clenched his fist, shattering the entire shell.

Commander Liu transformed the golden bricks of merit into immortal energy, replacing the spiritual energy within him with immortal energy.

He shed his mortal form and ascended to the immortal realm.

With a casual wave of his hand, Commander Liu compressed the air into a sharp blade, piercing the clouds.

“So this is an immortal! No wonder past emperors had such a hard time fighting them; immortal bodies are so formidable.”

After achieving immortality, Commander Liu’s first thought was the battle with the extraterritorial demons, and a faint sadness filled his heart.

“Fellow Daoist Liu, you are no ordinary earthly immortal, but a late-stage earthly immortal,” Immortal Changcun stepped forward to congratulate him.

“What?”

“I think it’s the foundation you accumulated and the tribulations you overcame to become an immortal that allowed you to leapfrog the two steps of the Earth Immortal Realm, reaching the late Earth Immortal Realm.”

“Do you feel an inexplicable sense of loss right now?”

Commander Liu thought for a moment and nodded.

“That’s because the immortal energy converted from the power of merit is only sufficient for a mid-stage Earth Immortal Realm, not enough for someone like you at the late stage.”

“That’s fine. From now on, I can stop using immortal arts and use only my physical body.” He presided over the Human Emperor Palace, needing no immortal arts.

Everyone stepped forward, congratulating Commander Liu on becoming the first immortal to achieve immortality since the rupture of the Heavenly Ladder to Immortality.

“Congratulations, Commander Liu! After becoming an immortal, you will have a lifespan of 100,000 years and can continue to rule the Human Emperor Palace.”

“…”

Commander Liu suddenly realized that Jiang Li, a Mahayana cultivator, had an incredibly long lifespan. If he remained the Human Emperor, wouldn’t he have to rule the Human Emperor Palace forever?

“Palace Master, tell me the truth. Is there any connection between my becoming an immortal and my continued rule over the Human Emperor Palace?”

Jiang Li hesitated. “I can’t say there’s no connection…”

Jiang Li quickly put on a smile and patted Commander Liu on the shoulder. “Becoming an immortal is a good thing. Let’s not talk about these hurtful things. I might be dying soon. Please take good care of my body.”

Commander Liu was speechless. Although he had heard that the Palace Master wanted to take the poison pill and go to the underworld, this was the first time he had seen him so excited to go there.

From Jiang Li’s summons to the Brahma Ting World to Commander Liu’s immortalization, exactly half a day had passed. Su Wei had completed his task on time, refining the Tianyang Evil Poison Pill, surrounded by elixir clouds and marked with nine elixir patterns.

Jiang Li suspected it was the best elixir Su Wei had ever refined.

…

Jiang Li arranged his final arrangements, took the pill, and fell into a peaceful sleep.

Commander Liu sat in the main hall of the Human Emperor Palace, Jiang Li’s body behind him. He reviewed the precautions Jiang Li had given him before his departure, unsure of what to say.

Bai Hongtu sneaked into the Human Emperor Palace and bumped into Commander Liu.

“Master Bai, what are you doing here? You’re holding a brush, aren’t you planning to draw something on the Palace Master’s face?”

“Hahaha, how could that be? I’m only here to pay my respects to the great Emperor Jiang Ren.”

Commander Liu produced the instructions Jiang Li had left behind. The first one clearly stated, “Bai Hongtu is forbidden to approach my corpse.”

(End of Chapter)