Chapter 2309 - 2282: Transcendence Realm?

Lu Tianxing instinctively touched his nose upon hearing Ji Xingyun’s words and said, "Mr. Ji, aren’t you afraid that I’ll join forces with outsiders to deal with Sima Lingyun?"

"You won’t."

Ji Xingyun looked at Lu Tianxing solemnly and said, "You wouldn’t do that because you’re not that kind of person. A person who would rather break than bend, never bows to anyone. That’s one of the reasons I’ve taken an interest in you. More importantly, you are Ling Yun’s friend; once Ling Yun encounters trouble, you would never stand by."

Startled by Ji Xingyun’s words, Lu Tianxing smiled wryly; it seemed Ji Xingyun had planned this long ago. Otherwise, why wouldn’t Sima Lingyun refuse every time I asked for his help? Besides being friends with Sima Lingyun, it’s likely he was instructed by Ji Xingyun as well.

"Mr. Ji, you think too highly of me. Aren’t you afraid I’ll die halfway, rendering all your efforts in vain?" Lu Tianxing smiled bitterly as he said.

"Then I’ll just nurture another one."

Ji Xingyun looked at Lu Tianxing, stating emphatically, "In this world, nothing ever happens overnight. If you die halfway, it only proves that I, Ji Xingyun, picked the wrong person. It’s no big deal. With fourteen billion people in China, we can find another genius. It’s no big deal."

"Mr. Ji, the way you put it, I have no reason to refuse."

"What do you think!"

Lu Tianxing smiled, choosing not to dwell on the topic, instead looking at Ji Xingyun and saying, "Mr. Ji, there’s still something I want to ask you."

"What is it?"

"Do you know the identity of the man in black who appeared at Tianlai Villa last night?"

"The man in black, you’re asking about his identity?" Ji Xingyun asked, looking at Lu Tianxing.

"Correct."

Lu Tianxing nodded slightly, feeling an inexplicable closeness with the man in black. The way he spoke always felt like an elder being stern to a junior, evoking a feeling of indignation at underachievement. Yet, Lu Tianxing was clear that he had no connection with the man in black.

Ji Xingyun did not respond immediately to Lu Tianxing’s query, instead lowering his head in contemplation.

After a long pause, Ji Xingyun slowly exhaled a breath and said, "In truth, I don’t know his identity either. But what is certain is that his strength is very formidable, frightening even. At the very least, he has half a foot into the peak of the Earthly Immortal Realm, a master whose power outweighs that of your grandfather and me."

"Earthly Immortal Realm? Mr. Ji, is it really possible for someone to reach the Earthly Immortal Realm?"

Lu Tianxing’s face carried a trace of skepticism; over the years, he had truly never seen anyone attain the Earthly Immortal Realm.

"Yes!"

Ji Xingyun nodded and said, "If the Heavenly Realm and Mythical Realm are a watershed, then the Mythical Realm and the Earthly Immortal Realm are another watershed. Achieving Earthly Immortal status means you have transcended ordinary humanity, becoming a deity in the eyes of common people. But to us martial artists, the Earthly Immortal Realm is also known as the Transcendence Realm because once you step into it, you undergo a metamorphosis, gaining truly extraordinary power. Hence, it’s known as the Transcendence Realm. To step into it, some say it’s simple; others say it’s difficult. It requires the right timing, conditions, and people to achieve. How exactly? I’m not sure, for I’ve yet to take that final step."

Transcendence Realm?

Listening to Ji Xingyun’s words, Lu Tianxing’s face froze slightly; this was his first time hearing someone equate the Earthly Immortal with the Transcendence Realm. Could it be that the Transcendence Realm isn’t the end of martial arts?

Seeing the change in Lu Tianxing’s expression, Ji Xingyun seemed to know what he wanted to ask and promptly said, "You need not ask further; even if you ask me, I wouldn’t know. For I haven’t stepped into the Transcendence Realm and hence don’t know what’s beyond it. Perhaps it’s the end of martial arts, or maybe the starting point. Only those who’ve reached it can explain."

Upon hearing Ji Xingyun’s words, Lu Tianxing nodded slightly, opting not to dwell further on the topic and switched the conversation.

"Mr. Ji, I have one final question, and I hope you can enlighten me as a junior."

"Any other questions?" Ji Xingyun immediately responded without hesitation upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, showing no signs of impatience.

"Mr. Ji, as a member of the four great families back then, could you tell me where exactly the Qi Refiner’s Grave is located?" Lu Tianxing asked Ji Xingyun gravely.

Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, a spark of light flashed deep in Ji Xingyun’s eyes, and he replied in a solemn tone, "You intend to enter the Qi Refiner’s Grave? Do you know the dangers involved? In the past, many experts from the four great families, even those with half a foot in the Transcendence Realm, went in. But what was the outcome? No burial place, not even one returned alive. Do you think you have the ability to enter?"

"Mr. Ji, you’ve misunderstood. I’m merely curious to know. Whether I go or not depends on fate. After all, I’m quite fearful of death, and I have so many beautiful young companions. I couldn’t bear to part with them; I still want to enjoy life!"

Lu Tianxing chuckled softly, his gaze unchanged, making it hard to decipher what he truly thought.

"Really?"

Ji Xingyun glanced at Lu Tianxing and said, "Actually, you should be very familiar with the place where the Qi Refiner’s Grave is located."

"Familiar?"

A trace of confusion appeared on Lu Tianxing’s face.

"It’s located where you obtained the Creation Source Technique." Ji Xingyun said, startlingly.

"What?"

Upon hearing Ji Xingyun’s words, Lu Tianxing’s eyes widened immediately, looking at Ji Xingyun in utter disbelief. His heart felt stirred as if waves were crashing through. He acquired his cultivation technique in Shennongjia; does that mean the Qi Refiner’s Grave is there too?

Thinking about this, Lu Tianxing looked at Ji Xingyun with wide eyes and slowly said, "Mr. Ji, are you saying the Qi Refiner’s Grave is in Shennongjia?"

PS: Painful..., my mistake, my mistake, I thought I scheduled updates yesterday, but it didn’t update. Sorry, very sorry, more updates coming soon!!!