Chapter 467 - 261: Advancing to Primordial Spirit

Chapter 467: Chapter 261: Advancing to Primordial Spirit

"Yes, the Demon Fox’s purpose in coming here was actually very simple, just as she said. She was here to tell us the plan for the Immortal Sect Grand Competition. What she wants is for the Immortal Sects to be forced to open the competition." Nan Yue sighed. "The Immortal Sect Grand Competition is only held once every few decades because that’s how long it takes for the space to stabilize. If it’s forced open now, the space will become turbulent.

"Some of the places that restrict the Evil Gods might destabilize, giving them an opportunity.

"Their plan is clear. They’re giving us a choice.

"One option is to ignore whatever happens inside, let some extremely dangerous thing be released, and then seal off the Immortal Sect Grand Competition permanently.

"The second is to force it open, go inside to stop them, but risk giving other Evil Gods a chance to escape or regain their power."

Jiang Man was a bit surprised. "So, what will the Immortal Sects choose?"

Nan Yue shook his head. "That I can’t say. I’m not privy to the specific details, but the mission is complete.

"This matter should be reported up the chain, letting the higher-ups make the decision.

"The area of execution should also be the Immortal Sects’ responsibility. It doesn’t have much to do with us."

Jiang Man thought Nan Yue was right, because his Token had just received a report.

This was a widespread upward report. Anyone in the area with sufficient authority would receive it.

The authority tied to the name Zui Fusheng was extremely high. In any region, his position was far from ordinary.

However, it came with no real power.

But he had no problem accessing reports.

After explaining the general situation, Nan Yue left.

He also had to go seek his own opportunities.

Only then did Jiang Man begin to examine the report.

A moment later, his brow furrowed.

The contents were written very clearly: people from the Sun and Moon Immortal Path had entered the Immortal Sect Grand Competition.

They wanted to open a seal within a giant rock at the junction.

This seal imprisoned something called the Immeasurable Calamity.

And there were two people in charge of undoing the seal.

One was Zhou Qing from the Immortal Sect’s Zhou Family. She had been deceived into believing there was a treasure, and she might bring others with her to open the seal.

The other was Shangguan Yang from the Wuyun Sect’s Shangguan Family. He had completely joined the Sun and Moon Immortal Path.

Upon seeing Zhou Qing’s name, Jiang Man took out his notebook to check.

He wasn’t sure if it was the same person.

But the situation seemed rather critical.

’If the seal is broken, will this Immeasurable Calamity destroy the entire Immortal Sect Grand Competition?’

Jiang Man wasn’t sure what choice the Immortal Sects would make.

It was early in the third month. If it were a few months later, Ting Fengyin would be here.

Then there would be no problem at all.

But as he planted the seeds, the Token began to affect him, preparing to send him back.

’This Token is even more insistent than my Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart.’

’This thing is really breathing down my neck.’

In the end, he vanished from the spot.

After a dizzying whirl, Jiang Man appeared behind the giant tree.

This time, he didn’t feel like throwing up. The prison food had long since been digested, so there was nothing to bring up.

He scanned his surroundings and found that Monk Zhen Kong and the others were still in Cultivation.

He didn’t disturb them, instead finding a spot to begin sensing the seeds in his body. Then, bit by bit, he fed the power within him to the seeds.

On the first day, the feeding from the Cultivation Gourd was complete.

The seed didn’t change much.

On the second day, the feeding from the Flesh Body Gourd was complete.

The seed began to radiate light, and his Body Refining physique glowed.

On the third day, the feeding from the Spirit Gourd was complete.

The seed began to emit power, and his scattered Spirit was slowly being connected.

The fourth day.

Spirit erupted from every inch of his flesh and blood.

On the fifth day, the erupted Spirit began to merge.

On the sixth day, a humanoid figure began to appear.

On the seventh day, the merging of his Spirit was complete. A complete Primordial Spirit overlapped with his Physical Body.

When he opened his eyes, he possessed immense power.

However, with the emergence of his Primordial Spirit Power, his Physical Body struggled to bear it, and a faint stinging pain spread through him.

But he quickly brought it under control.

Everything returned to normal.

Only then did he let out a breath of relief.

Foundation Establishment improves the Physical Body, the Golden Core drives power, and the Spirit transforms into the Primordial Spirit.

Now, he had changed completely, transcending the realm of ordinary people.

As a Celestial Pride, his true nature would begin to manifest from this Realm onward.

His brilliance would shine forth all the faster.

Opening his eyes, Jiang Man looked at the surrounding trees and let out a long sigh of relief.

The world had become increasingly clear in his eyes; now, even his gaze seemed to carry weight.

The weight of the Spiritual Qi felt even more immense.

"Smoother than expected. Also, the Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart still hasn’t reacted," Jiang Man mused.

’It can’t keep up with me, so it just waits until I’m done advancing to show up.’

’And then it makes things difficult for me.’

’This Fate Chart is a real piece of work.’

But he didn’t care. He would advance even faster, no matter how hard the Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart tried.

It wouldn’t even be able to see his shadow.

Jiang Man immediately went to find Monk Zhen Kong and the others.

The two who were waiting were a bit surprised when Jiang Man suddenly appeared.

"Benefactor, you’ve returned?" Monk Zhen Kong asked.

This time, when he looked at Jiang Man, he could no longer sense his aura.

His divine light was contained, his presence as tranquil as an ancient well.

He wasn’t sure what had happened to the man before him, but there was no doubt that he had grown stronger.

Jiang Man nodded. "Let’s go. We’re heading to the junction."

Monk Zhen Kong and Ling Dang immediately followed.

Jiang Man flew on his sword, contemplating how to deal with the people from the Sun and Moon Immortal Path.

’Evil Gods really are trouble, especially the ones that aren’t dead yet.’

’No wonder colluding with Evil Gods is such a serious crime. They only do things no decent person would.’

"Those at the Primordial Spirit Realm can also go to the junction. Qin Wen might have already gone," Monk Zhen Kong said.

"It’s fine. Just keep sending your location," Jiang Man said calmly.

’Can Qin Wen still make it?’

’He doubted it.’

’After all, that Shen Yao girl called for backup. He’s probably in a tough spot.’

——

「Elsewhere.」

Qin Wen’s group of three was surrounded by two others.

"Fellow Daoists, what is the meaning of this?" a man in his early thirties from Qin Wen’s party asked.

Late Stage of Primordial Spirit.

"Qin Wen, from Wuyun Sect’s Peak Master Bai?" a young man asked.

Primordial Spirit Perfection.

At this, Qin Wen, who was standing behind, asked in confusion, "Senior, have you mistaken me for someone else?"

"We asked around. You’re the only one named Qin Wen," the young man said, looking at them.

"There must be a misunderstanding," the man at the Late Stage of Primordial Spirit said.

"Early Stage of Primordial Spirit. There’s no mistake. Our junior sister is quite powerful, almost unrivaled at Golden Core Perfection, so don’t blame us for bullying you." Having confirmed his target, the young man attacked immediately.

Even as he was being slammed into the ground, Qin Wen couldn’t understand why they were attacking him.

He was in a hurry to find Jiang Man; who would have thought he’d be taken down here?

——

「At the junction.」

Shen Yao led Zhou Qing around in circles.

She said, perplexed, "Where is this giant rock supposed to be?"

"I don’t know," Zhou Qing said, shaking her head. "Anyway, the information I received said there’s a great treasure inside a giant rock.

"It said you need a special method to get it.

"They said they found it in an ancient text.

"I figured I’d give it a try. What if it’s a truly rare Divine Object?

"They said it can boost one’s Cultivation, letting you achieve twice the result with half the effort."

"It’s that good?" Shen Yao glanced at the ground. "Do you think it could be underground?"

"Possibly," Zhou Qing nodded.

"Let’s try digging," Shen Yao said at once.

「A long time later.」

The two of them had found nothing.

"Could it be inside the gate?" Zhou Qing suddenly asked.

"Now that you mention it, I remember hearing that you do encounter a giant stone after going through the gate," Shen Yao said.

"Should we go in then?" Zhou Qing asked.

At this, Shen Yao looked at the gate for those under thirty and hesitated.

She wanted to see just what kind of genius could enter the Immortal Sect Grand Competition at Golden Core Perfection.

But with a treasure at stake, it would be a shame not to go in.

Since it was a treasure, there was always the chance someone else could get there first.

"I guess we’ll just have to see who this under-thirty genius is later." With that, they decided to enter the gate for those under forty.

But just as they approached, the gate for those under thirty suddenly began to glow faintly.

This meant that the genius belonging to this gate was about to arrive.

The two of them exchanged a glance.

They decided to stay and see which genius it was. The only pity was that the eighty-year-old geezer hadn’t arrived yet.

Otherwise, they could have shown him what a real genius looks like.

’What’s the use of being a good fighter?’

’The gate won’t open a new one just for him.’