Chapter 314 - 154: Nishang Immortal Robe, Final Scroll of the Power Barrier, Daoist Seed, Swallowing the Black Market Bounty

Chapter 314: Chapter 154: Nishang Immortal Robe, Final Scroll of the Power Barrier, Daoist Seed, Swallowing the Black Market Bounty

’If I stepped out to find a place to live, I’d likely be mysteriously murdered on some dark and windy night!’

Once he understood the full picture, a cold light flashed in Ji Xiu’s eyes, and killing intent billowed from him. A sense of urgency gripped his heart, but he knew the situation was tricky.

He’d managed to avoid it this time.

’But what about next time? What if masters like Duan Chenzhou and Fan Nansong aren’t around?’

’There’s no way I can be on guard forever!’

The thought put immense pressure on Ji Xiu.

"You don’t need to worry. You’re only at the Power Barrier. No matter how high the bounty on the wanted list gets, it won’t be enough to tempt a Sect Leader or even a Dragon Tiger Expert to stoop to killing you themselves."

"Besides, your master is here, and I am a Celestial Spirit Level Assassin in this Black Market myself!"

"If they dare to make a move on you..."

"How could I possibly allow it?"

"Those two blind fools met their end here at the Flying Immortal Temple. Next time a Celestial Spirit Assassin comes, even if they want to take your bounty, they’ll have to think twice for fear of the consequences."

"Don’t worry. Your master is here."

Duan Chenzhou took a few steps forward and casually tossed aside the head he was holding. He patted Ji Xiu’s shoulder with his bloodstained hand. Despite the faint smell of blood, the gesture was deeply reassuring to Ji Xiu, putting him at ease.

’This apprentice of mine is a bit reckless, and a little stubborn.’

’But I have to admit...’

’...joining the Celestial Blade Style, carrying the Title plaque, destroying a Daoist School, shouldering the entire legacy...’

’He truly shouldered every single piece of Cause and Effect I carry, one by one, without leaving any behind.’

’If Ji Xiu had chosen to follow the advice on my secret note—to hide his strength and bide his time—I would have been pleased, but deep down, I would have inevitably felt a hint of regret.’

’But now...’

’Although the path ahead is fraught with peril...’

’...this apprentice of mine shows not a single shred of fear!’

Indeed.

Although Ji Xiu’s expression was grave...

...it only took a few breaths before he seemed to figure something out. His eyes suddenly became firm, and he clenched his fists.

"Thank you, Master."

"But some things... I have to be able to handle them myself."

A contemplative look appeared in Ji Xiu’s eyes as he silently assessed his current ’chips’.

In his mind’s eye, the Primordial Daoist Talisman appeared.

[Tutor: Ji Xiu]

[Current Cultivation: Skin Refining Realm (Outer Gang Perfection)!]

[Martial Arts, Skill Dao: Divine Talisman Fire, Turtle and Snake Grand Foundation Stake, Mortal Transformation: Soaring Dragon Gate, Ye Longxiang’s Head, Great Five Decline Celestial Saber ’First Decline’, Sword Mountain and Fire Sea Stance, Arrow Skill: Dusk Crows...]

[Traits: Waist and Horse Unity, Ten Steps One Kill, Calm Mind and Concentration, Profound Blood Flood Dragon Tendons, Dragon Descendant Treasure Bone...]

[Divine Power Immortal Seed: Mountain and Sea Search!]

Outer Gang Perfection, a Daoist Level Immortal Skill, and a True Sect Level Saber Technique!

Plus Grandmaster Level Secret Martial Fist and Foot arts, and Flesh, Bone, and Skin that had undergone Foundation Establishment all along with Secret Treasures from a True Sect Giant House...

If I just take one more step forward.

Even against a true ’Grandmaster Level’ opponent...

I might not be completely outmatched!

’Over a decade ago, Master Duan broke through the Three-Limited Body and defied the odds to slay a Grandmaster.’

’If it were me today, and I donned that Immortal Robe which is said to be Water and Fire Immune, hammering it until it achieves Ghost God Avoidance... what Master Duan could do, I can do too!’

Ji Xiu mulled this over.

’As it happens, besides the Divine Talisman Fire, the other power I borrowed, Tribulation Fire Burning Robe, has been fully repaid. I now have complete mastery over it.’

’This is the perfect time to begin with the Immortal Robe!’

’Master Duan has three scrolls for the Feathered Immortal Robe. The first, the Glazed Scroll, refines the Jade Skin. The second, the Cloud Luo Scroll, condenses True Gang. I have already mastered these.’

’Now...’

’...it’s time to ask Master Duan to pass on the final Immortal Robe Scroll!’

In an instant, Ji Xiu’s gaze fixed on Duan Chenzhou, burning with intensity.

Previously, Master Duan had fallen.

Ji Xiu had thought that this Skin Refining secret scroll from the Giant House was forever beyond his reach.

Having originally planned to find a different Immortal Robe Technique to cultivate at the Beicang Marquis’s Mansion, Ji Xiu was suddenly filled with drive.

He had almost forgotten about this!

"Master, please pass the Immortal Robe Scroll to me!"

"Relying on a mountain, it will crumble; relying on the sea, it will dry up. Depending on others is not a long-term solution. A Qi Cultivation Grandmaster..."

"...is a title a young prodigy can achieve, and now..."

"...I can become one, and I can slay one!"

The stars shimmered faintly.

Under the moonlight, Ji Xiu’s gaze blazed. He let his aura erupt without reservation.

Immediately, a Purest True Gang, like the heat from a Furnace, poured out from his every pore, revealing his Divine Thought along with it!

In that instant...

...Duan Chenzhou, Fan Nansong, Ji Wei, and even the Jade-Horned Spirit Deer standing before him were all completely stunned!

"You’ve refined the Purest Gang, and... and you’ve cultivated your True Gang to completion!?"

Duan Chenzhou’s hand was still on Ji Xiu’s shoulder, the smile not yet faded from his face before it froze solid.

"That aura... it’s a Divine Thought!"

Fan Nansong’s brow twitched. He had already been wondering how the Duan Martialist he’d met in Anning County was cultivating at rocket-like speed. The man had only just broken through to Grandmaster, yet he was already nearly on par with him, a veteran of the Qi Sea. Now, this...

’Wait.’

’His own sister, Ji Wei, receives his earnest teachings day after day. Everything she cultivates with is the good stuff he provides by emptying the Flying Immortal Temple’s coffers. They’re all priceless treasures beneficial to the Divine Soul, things that pained him to use himself.’

’What’s more, every few days she gets to experience Divine Traveling in the Great Thousand Realms to meet the Ancestral Master. Only under those conditions can a Divine Thought—something ethereal and unobtainable for ordinary people—naturally form after completing Qi Absorption and Grain Avoidance.’

’But...’

’...by what right did *you* achieve it?!’

Fan Nansong couldn’t help but recall his own past. He had traveled for ten years, yet remained stuck at Qi Absorption and Grain Avoidance, unable to take a single step forward. He could only draw talismans and use conduits to perform Dao Skills. He thought he would never be able to use Immortal Means in his life and had almost given up on himself, thinking he wasn’t cut out for Cultivation.