Chapter 213: Chapter 13 Journey to Heavenly Sword Mountain
Meeting Feng Anshan was an unexpected gain. However, Chen Jiuge’s current Cultivation was insufficient. Even if Feng Anshan didn’t mind, Chen Jiuge wouldn’t presume to be his equal. At the very least, he had to break through to True Immortal first.
「Seven days later.」
Chen Jiuge met the male and female disciples from the Myriad Beasts Sect that Feng Anshan had mentioned.
"Senior Sister Bai Yao, Senior Brother Jun, is it you?" Chen Jiuge was quite surprised. How did these two come to Heavenly Sword Mountain?
"So the person Senior Feng was talking about is Junior Brother Chen." Bai Yao was also pleasantly surprised.
「Inside Chen Jiuge’s room.」
"Junior Brother Chen, how did you get here? Weren’t you at Hundred Herbs Peak?" Bai Yao was very curious. This junior brother was known to keep to himself, just like Jun Sandao.
Chen Jiuge briefly explained his reasons for traveling.
Jun Sandao shook his head to clear his thoughts and said, "Junior Brother, the Reincarnation Illusion Realm of the Mirage Dragon is indeed difficult, but it is still beneficial. However, it’s best to experience things for yourself. After all, an illusion is still an illusion."
"Listen to your Senior Brother Jun; he’s been through it," Bai Yao agreed.
"I see."
Then Chen Jiuge recounted the scenic experiences of his journey, which filled Bai Yao with envy.
"Darn it! Just a few years off! It’s all your fault for insisting on Refining that blasted turtle shell. We could have seen the birth of the little elves in the Fairy Sea," Bai Yao said, patting Jun Sandao’s shoulder with some dissatisfaction.
"It’s just a hundred years, right? I’ll take you next time," pleaded Jun Sandao.
At this moment, Chen Jiuge realized something was amiss. What was the status of these two now?
Seeing Chen Jiuge’s puzzled look, Bai Yao blushed, a rare sight, while Jun Sandao casually said, "Your Senior Sister Bai and I have already privately become a Daoist couple. You should step up your game too, Junior Brother Chen."
Chen Jiuge was first shocked, then bewildered. Was there also a rush to marry in the Cultivation World?
"Junior Brother, an Immortal’s Life Span is long. If one doesn’t even have a Fellow Daoist for the long journey, what joy is there in Cultivation?"
"Immortals... Immortals, in the end, we are still human," Jun Sandao remarked thoughtfully.
Chen Jiuge suddenly spotted a blind spot. It seemed that many Cultivators who had become immortal always emphasized their humanity. Moreover, despite not needing to eat, the restaurants in the Immortal Cities were still numerous and did excellent business. Could there be some deeper meaning to this?
Although he didn’t know if there was a deeper significance, Chen Jiuge wasn’t worried at all. He always considered himself human, even needing to sleep every day. His Spiritual Beasts at home had even learned to follow his example.
After their casual chat, it was time for serious matters.
"Junior Brother, we came out this time for two reasons: one, to travel and gain experience, and two, to search for our own opportunities to become immortal."
"We’ve experienced quite a bit on this journey. For your training, Junior Brother, I have a place to recommend. It should suit you well," Jun Sandao hinted meaningfully.
"Please enlighten me, Senior Brother," Chen Jiuge said respectfully, bowing.
Bai Yao, a bit displeased, nudged Jun Sandao. "What are you doing? Seriously."
"Ahem, Beast City. That place is perfect for Junior Brother," Jun Sandao revealed without further ado.
"Beast City?" Chen Jiuge was somewhat startled. What kind of place is that?
"Junior Brother, this isn’t something you’d find in those guides to the Immortal Cities of the Heavenly Realm. Beast City is in the Desolate World and is mainly populated by Spiritual Beasts. Of course, there are other Cultivators too, just very few."
"However, it’s still quite safe. The place is governed jointly by the clans of True Dragons, Phoenixes, Qilins, and many other powerful Divine Beast races. Generally speaking, it’s a paradise for Spiritual Beasts, and we disciples of the Myriad Beasts Sect love to travel there for experience."
"I see. Thank you for the advice, Senior Brother. I will consider it," Chen Jiuge replied, not outright rejecting the suggestion.
The arrival of Senior Sister Bai Yao and Senior Brother Jun Sandao brought an early end to Chen Jiuge’s stall-tending days. He accompanied them on another tour around Fengming Immortal City.
Among them, Xiao Qi and Jiao Yue had the most fun. Those two were true children—one innocent, the other simple-minded. As for Mi Qi, she was too young and still growing. Chen Jiuge would only consider letting her out after she had fully assimilated the enhancements he had given her using his Golden Finger.
The last few months passed quickly. Chen Jiuge and his group secured the best spot in Fengming Immortal City ahead of time, naturally with Feng Anshan’s help.
「"It’s starting."」 As Feng Anshan’s words fell.
In the pitch-black night, Heavenly Sword Mountain outside Fengming Immortal City emitted a brilliant white light, entirely composed of Sword Qi. As the white light—or rather, the Sword Qi—grew denser, a deafening sword hum began to resound.
This sword hum could give Sword Cultivators a chance to achieve Sudden Enlightenment, greatly increasing their Sword Dao Cultivation. Chen Jiuge had initially thought this was an exaggeration, but then he saw many Loose Cultivators on the streets sit down cross-legged and begin to cultivate.
So, one can actually achieve Sudden Enlightenment! Chen Jiuge felt a bit envious. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced it. Could it be because I’m a transmigrator, and my thoughts are too jumbled?
The sword hum grew louder. When it reached its peak, all the Sword Qi arranged itself neatly into a colossal sword that pierced the heavens.
Feng Anshan remarked wistfully, "This is Qingtian, the greatest legacy left by that Sword Immortal senior. Unfortunately, for countless Hui Yuan, no Cultivator has been able to claim it."
Chen Jiuge was stunned. This giant sword is a legacy? Seriously? With that aura, wouldn’t even a Heavenly Immortal be reduced to ashes by a single strike?
"That’s right. This is the legacy of the Qingtian Sword Immortal. It’s the inheritance of an ancient, Immortal Daluo Golden Immortal, you know. Any thoughts, Junior Brother Chen?" Jun Sandao teased.
"Senior Brother, you must be joking. I’m not a Sword Cultivator," Chen Jiuge replied, shaking his head repeatedly.
Above Fengming Building, in the void.