We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real? - Chapter 777

Extra Chapter: First Entering the Dao Sect

The hundred-meter-long flying boat landed smoothly at the Dao Sect entrance, attracting a crowd of onlookers.

“It’s the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce’s flying boat. How many spirit stones does it

cost?” “What a gorgeous flying boat! It looks like it’s quite expensive. Which senior brother or sister is on it? “

The outer disciples looked on with envy.

Three young men and women leaped down. The leader wore a confident smile, a bright and upright young cultivator.

“It’s Senior Brother Bai.”

“Greetings to Senior Brother Bai.”

Seeing Bai Hongtu disembark from the flying boat, the disciples greeted him with admiring glances.

It was clear that Bai Hongtu was quite popular within the Dao Sect.

The title of Dao

Sect Walking Master carries a great deal of weight, and not every generation of Dao Sect disciples selects one. To become one, one must be exceptional, a prodigy recognized by everyone from the Sect Master to the disciples, effectively designated as the next Sect Master.

The requirements are so stringent that even generations of Dao Sect disciples might not even select one.

“See my influence in Dao Sect? You two should follow me. I guarantee you’ll have all the spirit stones and all the techniques you need,”

Bai Hongtu boasted proudly of his position within the sect.

After the first Human Emperor Candidate Trial concluded, Bai Hongtu brought Jiang Li to Dao Sect to study, as agreed, and brought Yu Yin along as well.

“Isn’t it a problem for two outsiders like us to come to Dao Sect?” Yu Yin expressed concern. Jiang Li, as Bai Hongtu’s close friend, naturally qualified.

But she and Bai Hongtu had only just met, a casual acquaintance. How could he possibly qualify?

Bai Hongtu waved his hand dismissively, saying, “You’re Jiang Li’s friends, so you’re also my friends, Bai Hongtu. What’s wrong with coming to Dao Sect?”

Space warped, and a burly figure emerged from another dimension, bearded and dark-skinned. “Hongtu, are these two your friends?”

Seeing the Sect Master arrive, the gathered outer disciples consciously made way.

“Yes, these two are my new friends, Jiang Li and Yu Yin. They’re also candidates for the Human Emperor title.”

“This is my master, the current Dao Sect Master.”

Jiang Li and Yu Yin hurriedly bowed to greet him. Dao Sect Master, the most powerful of the six major sects, was a figure they looked up to.

“Yes, two excellent candidates,” the Dao Sect Master nodded slightly, recognizing both of them as exceptionally talented.

“By the way, Master, I took first place in the first Human Emperor candidate test.”

The Dao Sect Master stroked Bai Hongtu’s head and said kindly, “Well, I’ve heard Human Emperor Lu complain.”

He placed his large hand on the top of Bai Hongtu’s head, applying slight pressure, causing Bai Hongtu to grimace in pain.

“You’ve become quite capable.”

Fortunately, someone intervened and saved Bai Hongtu.

“Give me money.”

The owner of the flying boat disembarked and reached out to Dao Sect Master for money, leaving Dao Sect Master puzzled.

Bai Hongtu explained, “This is a rented flying boat. I haven’t paid for it yet.”

“Why are you asking me for money for a rented flying boat?” the Dao Sect leader demanded angrily.

Bai Hongtu replied confidently, “You always say you should treat the sect like home. Do I have to pay for my return home?”

The Dao Sect leader glared at Bai Hongtu, who returned his gaze with a clear, piercing gaze.

Master and disciple exchanged glances, and the master ultimately gave in and paid the bill.

The Dao Sect leader scooped up Bai Hongtu like a chicken and tossed him into the Dao Sect. He then warned Jiang Li and Yu Yin, “Hongtu isn’t a bad person, but he’s a bit of a weirdo. You two must be careful and don’t let him influence you.”

Jiang Li nodded vigorously, promising not to become accomplices to Bai Hongtu’s corrupt ways.

The two entered the Dao Sect and saw Bai Hongtu hanging from a tree.

Bai Hongtu jumped down, shaking off the leaves and dust as if nothing had happened.

“I’ll take you on a tour of Dao Sect.”

Jiang Li exclaimed, “Dao Sect is undoubtedly the oldest and most powerful sect. Mountains cascade, rivers flow, and spiritual energy is abundant. Countless peaks float in the air, forming a variety of unpredictable formations, resembling a paradise on earth.

” “I believe you’ve heard the saying that all cultivation techniques originate from Dao Sect. You don’t need to go anywhere else; here in Dao Sect, you can learn all the arts of cultivation.”

“Alchemy, weapon forging, formations, talisman making, spiritual plants… everything is available. There used to be summoning techniques to invite immortals to possess you, but since the disappearance of the Heavenly Ladder to Immortality, these techniques have become useless, gathering dust in the Sutra Library.”

“Although I excel in swordsmanship, I’m also proficient in other arts. Would you like to learn other arts as well? After all, cultivation isn’t just about fighting; other skills are also very useful.”

Jiang Li showed interest.

He had encountered some cultivation techniques at the Great Zhou Imperial Academy, but most of them were theoretical and difficult to grasp, so he hadn’t mastered them.

Perhaps he could learn a few of these techniques this time in Dao Sect.

Jiang Li’s expectations were modest; he’d focus on the basics first. He

imagined himself at the pinnacle of the immortal path, standing in the clouds, one hand behind his back, his white robes swaying, a dashing figure.

Facing countless ferocious enemies, he adopted an enigmatic expression, unleashing his dazzling Hundred Immortal Arts, using alchemy to refine his foes, setting up formations to disrupt space, inscribing talismans for automated attacks, and planting spiritual plants to trap his enemies. He toyed with them, their efforts unable to reach him.

When an enemy, exasperated, exclaimed, “If you’re capable, you don’t need the Hundred Immortal Arts,” Jiang Li planned to respond, “The Hundred Immortal Arts are merely one of my trump cards. You’re not worthy enough to force me to use the others.”

The enemy perished in despair.

Perfect.

The battle sequence and dialogue were all planned; now all that was left was to master the Hundred Immortal Arts.

…

“Your alchemy skills… hmm…” Alchemy Peak Master Su Wei looked at Jiang Li with a troubled expression, unsure how to describe Jiang Li’s alchemy talent.

“You’re the alchemy genius with the greatest potential for growth I’ve ever seen.”

…

“Jiang Li, right? Your weapon-making talent is hard to describe… Can I use bad language?” asked Weapon-Refining Peak Master Tang Ben.

Bai Hongtu rolled his eyes. “No.”

“Then I have nothing to say.”

…

Formation Peak, Talisman Peak, Spirit Plant Peak… Jiang Li visited dozens of peaks in one day, yet he didn’t find a single beginner.

Seeing Jiang Li’s distraught look, Bai Hongtu patted Jiang Li on the shoulder and kindly offered solace, “Don’t take it to heart. Life is like that. There are always things you can’t do.”

“Take me for example. Even though I’m a genius, I can’t achieve the goal of mastering all the arts of cultivation.”

“Get lost!” Jiang Li dismissed Bai Hongtu like a chicken.

Mastering all the arts of cultivation is truly remarkable.

Yu Yin tried hard to suppress her laughter.

“What kind of immortal cultivation technique does that mountain over there represent? Why didn’t you take Jiang Li there to try it out?” Yu Yin shifted her focus.

“That’s Feixian Peak. On the top of the mountain rests the Yin-Yang Heavenly Seal, left behind by the Dao Ancestor. Only Master and Grandmaster Changcun are allowed to touch it. They don’t allow me to go there.”

“Yin-Yang Heavenly Seal? The one known as the most precious treasure in the Nine Provinces?” Yu Yin was surprised. She didn’t expect the Yin-Yang Heavenly Seal to be placed in such a conspicuous place. The Ruyi Gourd of the Tianyuan Dynasty could be hidden so securely by the royal family, and no one knew where it was.

“I heard that the Yin-Yang Heavenly Seal can be refined on its own. Is that true?” Jiang Li had also heard many rumors about the Yin-Yang Heavenly Seal.

Bai Hongtu nodded, “It’s true. The Yin-Yang Heavenly Seal has already reached the eighth stage of self-refining, and in a few hundred years, it will reach the ninth stage.”

“I don’t know how our ancestor managed it, forging such a miraculous immortal artifact while still in the Tribulation Crossing Stage. Peak Master Tang Ben said that even in the Immortal Realm, no immortal artifact has ever been forged on its own. This is a technique close to the Dao, the pinnacle of artifact refinement.”

Jiang Li asked, “Didn’t the Dao Ancestor also reach the Mahayana stage?”

Bai Hongtu shook his head regretfully, “No. Honestly, there hasn’t been a Mahayana stage cultivator in Jiuzhou for over eight thousand years. I doubt there even is one.”

Yu Yin shared a similar sentiment.

To date, countless Tribulation Crossing Stage masters have explored the Mahayana stage, finding nothing.

Jiang Li was puzzled. “Isn’t it normal for the Mahayana stage to exist in the world of immortal cultivation?”

“Come on, I’ll take you to see Grandmaster Changcun. He knows everything.”

Bai Hongtu led the two to Fengji Cave.

Inside, lights flickered, and Immortal Elder Changcun was immersed in the knowledge of ancient texts.

“Hmm, Xiaobai’s here,” Immortal Elder Changcun closed his book and smiled at the three of them.

Jiang Li and Yu Yin were surprised that the only immortal in the Nine Provinces was so kind, without the slightest hint of arrogance.

They had seen many cultivators in the Spiritualization and Fusion stages, arrogant and domineering, looking down on lower-level cultivators and treating human life as worthless.

“Greetings, Immortal Master Changcun.”

“Don’t be so formal. Please sit down.”

Jiang Li and Yu Yin hesitated, unsure whether this was a polite remark or a sincere one. Bai Hongtu sat down on the straw mat upon hearing this.

The two sat down as well.

“You have achieved such a high level of cultivation at such a young age. It’s quite remarkable.”

“Especially since you two had no master in the early stages and your foundation is still flawed, it’s even more remarkable.”

Jiang Li and Yu Yin became nervous when they heard about the flaws in their early practice.

Jiang Li’s cultivation was entirely self-taught, and Yu Yin didn’t receive financial support from the Tianyuan Imperial Family from the beginning, so it was normal for her to have some flaws in her foundation.

“Don’t worry, these are minor issues. They won’t affect you now. They will become apparent when you reach the Celestial Immortal realm.”

Immortal Master Changcun offered a few words of advice, correcting several errors in their practice.

“If you practice according to my method and reach the Spiritual Transformation Stage, the flaws will disappear.”

“Thank you, Immortal Changcun for your guidance.”

Immortal Changcun sighed. “This is a very common problem. While the textbooks currently available don’t contain any errors, they’re obscure and difficult to understand, leading to teachers having their own interpretations.”

“I tried writing a new textbook, but ultimately found that even low-level cultivators couldn’t understand it. It wasn’t much different from the original textbook.”

“The end result is that you two have less than perfect foundations.”

“You two are the best off. There are many cultivators whose foundations are flawed, and even breaking through to the Spiritual Transformation and Fusion Stages is a problem.”

Jiang Li clasped his fists. “If I become a great cultivator, I will definitely write an easy-to-understand cultivation guide.”

Immortal Changcun smiled and shook his head, not taking Jiang Li’s words to heart.

“Grandmaster, we were just discussing whether there really is a Mahayana Stage?” Bai Hongtu walked around behind Immortal Changcun and gently tapped his back.

Immortal Changcun calmly said, “Of course there are. The Immortal Lord of Hell and the Immortal of War are examples.”

“It’s a pity that cultivating to the Mahayana stage is so incredibly difficult. Since ancient times, the gap between immortals and mortals has been like an insurmountable chasm. But those in the Mahayana stage can battle celestial immortals without

even becoming immortals, breaking the barrier between them.” “To break through to the Mahayana stage, opportunity, understanding, talent, and Daoist aspirations are all essential. There aren’t any Mahayana cultivators now, simply because the time hasn’t arrived yet.”

Immortal Changcun recounted the wonders of the Mahayana stage, citing scriptures and extensive evidence. It was as if a living Mahayana cultivator had appeared before them.

The three looked at Immortal Changcun in admiration. His mastery of knowledge, not to mention his cultivation, was enough to evoke envy.

“If there were Mahayana cultivators, what would a mere outer demon be to fear?” Immortal Changcun shook his head regretfully.

“Grandmaster, could you please tell us more about the outer demons?” Bai Hongtu diligently patted Immortal Changcun’s back.

Unable to dissuade Bai Hongtu, Immortal Changcun recounted how the Immortal Realm discovered the Outer Heavenly Demons and their attitude towards them.

“In the Immortal Realm, the Outer Heavenly Demons are a minor force. Immortals often rush to the battlefield to slay them and sharpen their killing instincts. I know of at least seven Earthly Immortals who achieved breakthroughs and became Celestial Immortals while battling Outer Heavenly Demons.”

“In the Immortal Realm, the Outer Heavenly Demons are merely a training ground, pose no threat. Yet, they are a scourge to all the heavens and realms…”

“I truly hope those in the Immortal Realm will do something about it, locate the Outer Heavenly Demons’ lair, and eradicate this monstrous cancer once and for all…”

Immortal Changcun’s story alternated between eloquent and indignant, stirring the three of them with a fierce determination to quell the scourge of the Outer Heavenly Demons.

It was already the next morning when they emerged from Fengji Cave, their spirits high and unfazed.

“Let’s go to the Sutra Library. Within my authority, you two can read any martial arts book you want to read and learn whatever you want to learn.” Bai Hongtu said proudly.

The Sutra Library is divided into four floors. Outer disciples can freely choose classics from the first floor, inner disciples can freely choose classics from the second floor, and elders can freely choose classics from the third floor.

Bai Hongtu and the Peak Master have the same authority and can freely choose some martial arts from the fourth floor.

Only the Sect Master can choose any martial arts.

“One Breath Transforms into Three Pure Ones”, “Sowing Beans into Soldiers”, “The Stars Move”, “Laws of Heaven and Earth”…” Jiang Li whispered the names of the fourth-level skills, all of which were well-known magical powers. “

Then let’s take a look at One Breath Transforms into Three Pure Ones first.”

A few days later, Jiang Li left the Sutra Library, having benefited a lot.

(End of this chapter)