This Human Immortal Is Too Serious

Chapter 94: The Demon Goes to the Xuan Nu Sect


Overall, this Dongfang Mumu was fairly sensible and genuinely fulfilled her duty as Wu Wang's protector.

After Wu Wang ordered her not to trouble the people from the Annihilation Sect, Dongfang Mumu also became somewhat bored. Thankfully, Lin Suqing was by her side to keep her entertained, and her days were still quite joyful.

Wu Wang had Lin Suqing spend more time with this little Heavenly Immortal, hoping that Suqing could gain guidance from a good mentor.

Never in a million years did he expect...

Lin Suqing actually managed to keep this peak Heavenly Immortal Realm expert, who had once glimpsed the Transcendent Realm, entertained!

Ah, the unique charm of an old auntie.

"Immortal Mu, do you like this dress?"

"Wow! Er-hem, it's just average. Leave it here; I'll try it on when I find the time."

"Immortal Mu, come and eat the Spirit Fruit steamed cake! This is the Young Master's recipe."

"Suqing, save some more for me! How is this made? Is it baked with Spiritual Fire? Oh, so soft, it's all mine!"

In just a few days, Lin Suqing had already become quite close with the little Heavenly Immortal.

Every time Wu Wang saw Dongfang Mumu bustling around Lin Suqing, he would have an illusion. It was as if he had suddenly traveled through time upon waking up, landing straight in a stage of life where family happiness prevailed.

To be fair, Lin Suqing seemed to undergo tiny changes every day.

In the morning sunlight, she wore loose-fitting dresses, her long hair appearing misty and voluminous. She hummed a tune while cooking exquisite food and brewing fragrant tea, embodying a serene passage of time, as if living without strife or desire.

And that little Heavenly Immortal beside Lin Suqing, who kept saying "I," would give Wu Wang an inexplicable sense of motivation.

Of course, Lin Suqing didn't just take care of Dongfang Mumu; she also gained many benefits.

For instance...

"Immortal Mu, how do I learn this spell?"

"Oh, you're so silly, Suqing! No wonder you haven't even formed a Nascent Soul at an age when you could become an Immortal. I can't explain it in detail. Just sit here, and I'll directly transmit the comprehension to you."

"Okay then, thank you, Immortal."

Or there was...

"This technique, the Phoenix Birth Fragrance Spell, seems so difficult."

"Let me have a look... There, I got it. Come here, let me teach you. I'll enlighten you directly, alright?"

Wu Wang: ...

Is this considered cheating? Can one cultivate like this?

The Young Master began to worry that his cultivation realm might be surpassed by Lin Suqing, and then he would have to endure her boasting again.

In his heart, he silently assigned two titles above the heads of Lin Suqing and Immortal Mu: "Over fifty years old" for Lin Suqing, and "Nearly ten thousand years old" for Dongfang Mumu.

Looking at them again, Wu Wang instantly lost all the pressure and worries he had before.

Youth is indeed an asset!

Let's continue cultivating.

No matter how many experts were around, if one's own strength was inadequate, facing the Ten Evils Hall in the future could still lead to a dire fate.

Moreover, Wu Wang had aspirations of his own!

The power of the Star God's bloodline was certainly formidable. However, it was akin to the Praying Star Technique in one aspect: both were "borrowed." His present lifespan, however, stemmed from his Nascent Soul Realm cultivation.

The importance of each was self-evident.

Among the three elements of essence, energy, and spirit, Wu Wang's current weakness was 'energy,' and he had to focus on his cultivation.

Five years to advance to the Jumping God Realm! Ten years to ascend!

Forget it, one should not aim too high but instead establish reasonable goals and progress steadily.

Ten years to reach the mid-stage of the Jumping God Realm!

Wu Wang immersed himself in understanding the Dao of Fire, spending over two months in the flames. Then, the Annihilation Sect welcomed another visitor.

She was a middle-aged female Immortal with cultivation in the True Immortal Realm.

At the Annihilation Sect Formation, she presented a calling card and expressed her desire to see the Sect Master. After several 'interviews' by the Elders, she finally stood before Wu Wang.

The female Immortal wore a white jade thumb ring and gently twisted it half a turn in front of Wu Wang.

Wu Wang instantly understood. He knew this female Immortal was an Envoy sent by the Pavilion Master of the Four Seas Pavilion. He asked the Elders to rest, saying there was no major matter at hand.

After the Elders left, the female Immortal bowed and said, "As per the Pavilion Master's command, I bring the items Sect Master Wuwang requires."

With that, she took off the jade thumb ring and pushed it toward Wu Wang with her Mana.

Immortals usually do not allow strangers to approach them closely. 'Pushing objects with Mana' is a social etiquette in the Human Domain, as important as 'speaking directly face-to-face.'

Wu Wang took it and glanced at it, his expression changing slightly.

So much?

Inside the storage ring were six wooden boxes, each three feet tall, wide, and five feet long! Opening one, he found two of the boxes were filled with record-keeping Jade Talismans!

How many Cultivation Techniques are these? At least a few hundred sets, right? Have so many people in the Human Domain walked the Star Dao before?

"Sect Master Wuwang," the female Immortal cleared her throat, her hands clasped respectfully before her, clearly preparing for a lengthy explanation. She said, "Inside this thumb ring are the methods of star cultivation that the Pavilion Master commanded us to transcribe. The transcription took a long time, which is why we were delayed.

Apart from Cultivation Techniques, there are also cultivation insights left by cultivators who reached the pinnacle of the Heavenly Immortal Realm on the path of star cultivation.

The Pavilion Master repeatedly instructed that Sect Master Wuwang should only review these for reference. There is no need to learn their paths."

Emperor Fuxi once said: The Dao is divided into higher and lower.

The higher is the principle of Heaven and Earth, unchanged by the comprehension of living beings, born between Heaven and Earth, and nurturing Primordial God Spirits.

The lower is the path of self-comprehension by living beings. Even if one solely cultivates the Star Dao or the Water Dao, it is merely an approximation of the true Dao of Stars and Dao of Water that exist between Heaven and Earth.

The path of self originates from oneself and merges with Heaven and Earth; thus, each person's own path is different.

If you want to achieve something in the path of cultivation, you must understand three levels.

The first is to see the mountain as a mountain, and the cloud as a cloud.

The second is to see the mountain not as a mountain, and the cloud not as a cloud.

The third is to see the mountain still as a mountain, and the cloud still as a cloud.

This progression also reflects the principles of being human. For all methods are interconnected, and all Daos ultimately converge to one.

Walking your own path to the extreme, you may very well surpass those above you and stand shoulder to shoulder with the gods."

Having said this, the female Immortal performed a Daoist salute to Wu Wang.

Wu Wang was quite entranced and unwittingly fell into contemplation. After a while, he stood up and returned a Daoist salute to the female Immortal.

"I will engrave the teachings of Senior Feng Zhizi in my heart. Please convey my thanks to the Senior on my behalf."

The female Immortal hummed softly, then murmured, "Certainly... I wonder if Immortal Mu is settled here? I used to care for her. Now that she has been sent to the Annihilation Sect under orders, I truly can't help but worry."

Wu Wang smiled and said, "They are on the second floor. You can go up and see for yourself."

"Thank you, Sect Master Wuwang."

The female Immortal softly affirmed, and Lin Suqing was already at the staircase, slightly bowing.

Wu Wang did not delay. He took out the Crystal Ball, expanded a Barrier around himself, and sat cross-legged inside. His spiritual mind sank into the cyclone of stars in his Qi sea.

To see the mountain as a mountain, to see the mountain not as a mountain, and to see the mountain still as a mountain.

The Dao is the Dao, the Dao is not the Dao, and yet the Dao is still the Dao.

Is this the path once trod by Senior Suiren? The more he savored it, the more he could sense its essence. His path of cultivation seemed to suddenly clear up.

Before long, the cluster of star energy within Wu Wang began to pulse in a certain rhythm. He explored and roamed within it as if in a world of his own, filled with continuous bursts of joy.

This thrill is a hundredfold better than messing with the Evil God's blood!

On the second floor, the female Immortal, led by Lin Suqing, approached a wooden door and glanced inside.

There she saw Dongfang Mumu in a loose little dress, lying on her stomach on the bed with her little feet kicking idly. She was fully absorbed with a block larger than her head, covered with densely packed colored squares.

Beside Immortal Mu were several dishes of candied fruit and Spirit Fruits. Her little face was plump and chubby...

She's gained weight.

The female Immortal opened her mouth, feeling both reassured and a little disappointed. She had arrived, yet Immortal Mu hadn't noticed, clearly engrossed completely with the block.

Lin Suqing transmitted her voice, "Immortal Mu is quite amazing. According to the Young Master, she has now reached something like the eleventh tier. Truly worthy of being the Pavilion Master's esteemed disciple. It's just that her arithmetic is very poor."

"She concocts pills by intuition," chuckled the female Immortal. "Adding a little bit of this, a little bit of that, then haphazardly adding some fire, she can refine Spirit Pills above the sixth rank. Alas, since Immortal Mu is doing well, I shall not disturb her."

Lin Suqing gently nodded. She and the female Immortal quietly left. The latter kept looking back with every step, clearly reluctant, but did not linger long before departing the pavilion.

In the room, Dongfang Mumu slightly curled her mouth and muttered to herself:

"Naggy."

...

「Three months later.」

In the Annihilation Sect's Elder Hall, within the newly repaired long-table conference room, Wu Wang sat in the main seat. He carried the fluctuating aura of a recent breakthrough and had a faint smile on his lips. He was holding a jade slip, made of strung-together jade pieces, reading it with relish.

Too superficial. The senior who wrote this jade slip had too shallow an understanding of the Star Dao.

The complexity of the Star God's Dao rhyme far exceeded the ultimate state of the Great Dao conceived by that senior.

Half a month ago, during Wu Wang's routine greeting to his mother, he suddenly discovered a shortcut in cultivating the Star Dao that no one else had.

— With his mother's help, Wu Wang could contemplate the Star God whenever and wherever he wished!

To comprehend the Star Dao by observing the Star God directly—isn't that much more convenient than cultivators in the Human Domain facing the starry sky and letting their imaginations wander?

Of course, this isn't to say the old senior's comprehensions were useless. Many of the ideas within made Wu Wang's eyes light up and were extremely valuable for reference.

"Sect Master," an Elder said with a smile, "Have you made another breakthrough?"

Ji Mo carefully sensed Wu Wang's Dao rhyme and exclaimed with wide eyes, "You're about to reach the Jumping God Realm?"

"Almost," Wu Wang replied, his eyes narrowing in a smile. "I heard Protector Ji left the great formation last month and didn't return for two days and nights?"

"HEHEHEHE."

Ji Mo chuckled sheepishly and explained, "I went to watch a performance, just watch a performance. Don't let your imagination run wild; I don't have a storage magic treasure, after all."

"Hmm?"

Wu Wang smiled without saying a word and didn't bother with the guy any further.

Seeing that most of the Elders had arrived, Wu Wang gestured to the Grand Elder to commence the meeting.

The Grand Elder spoke calmly, "We've gathered everyone today primarily for two matters.

First, the Xuan Nu Sect has invited our Sect Master to attend their disciple recruitment ceremony. We need to discuss whether to go, and if so, how.

Second is the matter of our own Sect's disciple recruitment. As per tradition, we'll go to the South Immortal Demon Meeting a year from now, aiming to recruit five hundred disciples of superior aptitude.

Alright, please speak freely."

The Elders listened, their eyes wide, sitting there somewhat stunned and unsure what to say.

Ji Mo cleared his throat and said with a smile, "Has the Sect Master already decided to go to the Xuan Nu Sect?"

Wu Wang replied, "It would not be bad to take a look and appreciate the grandeur of a true Major Immortal Sect so that we can aspire to it in the future."

"Please make sure to take me with you," Ji Mo's eyes were full of sincerity.

"No problem!"

Wu Wang firmly promised, and the two exchanged a wink, while Elder Miao, sitting between them, raised her hand to rub her jade arm.

Elder Miao asked, "For this visit to the Xuan Nu Sect, does the Sect Master prefer a grand entrance or a low profile?"

"We should keep a low profile," Wu Wang replied seriously. "We are still just a mid-tier Demonic Sect. The repercussions of the war of words between Immortals and Demons still linger. Moreover, the front line is still engaged in battle. It would be unbecoming for us to be too ostentatious in the rear."

An Elder asked, "What if the Ten Evils Hall sets its sights on our Sect Master again? What then?"

The Grand Elder also suggested, "It would indeed be wise to bring more experts on the road, even if they don't enter the mountain gate of the Xuan Nu Sect."

Wu Wang tapped his fingers on the table and said, "We'll just ask Elder Mao to return and accompany me. With Ji Mo, Immortal Mu, Wudi, and the others, that should be sufficient."

"Sect Master," Miao Cuijiao interjected, "I actually think that if you personally visit the Xuan Nu Sect, it should be high-profile, not too low-key."

"Oh? Elder Miao, your brilliant insight?"

Elder Miao clicked her tongue and chuckled softly. "First, it's impossible to hide from the Ten Evils Hall, and there's no need to.

Being targeted by them only proves that the Sect Master is a rare talent capable of threatening the Ten Evil Gods in the future. Isn't this our Annihilation Sect's main draw for recruiting disciples?

Simply developing quietly, even with abundant Spirit Stones, a lower-ranked Sect cannot attract as many outstanding disciples as higher-ranked ones. If we're attacked en route, it's a perfect opportunity to publicize the event. It would be a small slap in the face to the Xuan Nu Sect, compelling them to deal with the Ten Evils Hall, and it would also build our reputation for disciple recruitment."

The Elders nodded in agreement.

Wu Wang said, "I still don't want us to suffer unnecessary losses due to an attack by the Ten Evils Hall."

An Elder immediately said, "Sect Master, dying or getting injured in a fight against the Ten Evils Hall would be an honor for us."

"Since we cannot all rush to the Northern Region to fight the enemy due to the rules of the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion, if we could combat the great menace of the Ten Evils Hall to our Human Domain, who within our Sect would not agree?"

"Sect Master, this is an opportunity other Sects would beg for and still not receive!"

Wu Wang: ...

Seeing the fervent gazes of the Elders, it's as if they're about to tie me to a banner!

Wu Wang said, "Elder Miao, please continue. What's the second point?"

"Second, it concerns our Sect's ranking. Making a splash is the best way to improve it.

Third, as for those women from the Xuan Nu Sect, I know them all too well."

Elder Miao rolled her eyes and huffed, "If you go quietly and discreetly, they won't even know who you are. You might not even get past their gates!"

"Indeed, the Xuan Nu Sect is like that," the Grand Elder chimed in. "Sect Master, you needn't worry about being too ostentatious. Xuan Nu Sect's female disciples marry into major powers throughout the Human Domain, and their disciple recruitment ceremonies are always gatherings of elites.

Even if we try our utmost to stand out, we might not be as conspicuous as others. We have experts from the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion in our Sect. Sect Master, feel free to bring many experts. It's a good chance to show all parties the strength of our Annihilation Sect."

Wu Wang pondered for a moment and looked to the Elders.

"What do you all think?"

"We obey the Sect Master's orders!"

"Very well." Wu Wang stood up, a divine light flashing in his eyes, his figure seeming to grow even taller and straighter.

He commanded in a resonant voice, "Prepare a generous gift! Ready two large ships! Gather one hundred from the Immortal Realm, thirty from the True Immortal Realm, and three from the Heavenly Immortal Realm to accompany me on a formal visit to the Xuan Nu Sect!"

All the Elders responded in unison.

Ji Mo said, "I'll go get Lin Qi. Wouldn't the holder of the Yan Emperor Order be even better at attracting admirers—AHEM, I mean, attracting the attention of the Ten Evils Hall?"

The eyes of the Demonic Cultivators present lit up.

Lin Qi, the Lin Family's young master, who was in secluded cultivation, suddenly sneezed for no reason, jolting himself out of his state of Dao comprehension.

...

「Three days later.」

Drums echoed through the Rift Valley of the Annihilation Sect, as two large ships hovered in the air, slowly heading northwest.

Their pavilions and halls shone with golden splendor. Female cultivators hired from nearby market towns bustled about, some playing music and dancing, others carrying trays of fruit and wine through the various halls.

The Demonic Cultivators drank and reveled, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Many Annihilation Sect disciples also wished to tag along and see the world. Most were from the Black Desire Door, so they managed to mingle onto the ships.

Unfortunately, after careful consideration, Wu Wang firmly rejected Elder Miao's request to join.

If Elder Miao went to the Xuan Nu Sect and cast one of her coquettish glances, causing the Xuan Nu Sect disciples to act all seductive during their disciple recruitment ceremony...

The grudge would be immense!

On the top floor of the six-story pavilion, Wu Wang, Ji Mo, and Lin Qi were gathered around a small table, sharing drinks. Nearby, Lin Suqing and Dongfang Mumu were playing chess.

Lin Qi grumbled, "Why did you have to drag me along? My cultivation was progressing really well."

Ji Mo chuckled. "Quite a few Xuan Nu Sect disciples marry into prominent Military Families. Aren't you going to scout for prospects?"

"HUMPH!" Lin Qi huffed, clearly displeased. "I have no interest in women right now. All I want is to comprehend the Great Dao and cultivate supreme mystical techniques, so that one day I can slay the Evil Gods with my sword!"

Wu Wang said gently, "Cultivation also requires a balance between exertion and rest. Look at me. I haven't cultivated much these past six months, yet I'm already close to the Jumping God Realm, aren't I?"

PFFT. Lin Suqing covered her mouth and giggled softly from the side.

Who was it again who sat there every day, constantly tugging his hair, never putting down his books, and endlessly discussing profound mysteries?

Wu Wang glared at Lin Suqing, who quickly lowered her head to focus on the chess game.

Dongfang Mumu glared back at him, retorting, "Hey, watch it! Suqing is one of my people now!"

From his sleeve, Wu Wang produced a newly compiled booklet of exercise problems.

"HMPH!"

Dongfang Mumu quickly lowered her head to the chessboard, muttering, "It's not like you can't borrow my people. Why so fierce?"

Ji Mo and Lin Qi exchanged looks, daring neither to ask more nor to say more.

Raising his cup, Ji Mo said with a smile, "Here's to hoping our visit to the Xuan Nu Sect goes smoothly, and we return safely to our cultivation."

"Cheers!"

"Teacher, please drink at your leisure! This disciple and Ji Mo will drink up!"

The three raised their glasses and drank together. Brimming with heroic spirit, they each let out hearty laughs before setting down their cups.

Just at that moment!

The large ship suddenly trembled a few times and hovered to a stop in mid-air.

A few soft cries came from the pavilions below; someone had lost their footing and broken something.

Everyone directed their Spiritual Sense and Immortal Consciousness toward the bow. They saw a transparent wall of light ahead of the ship, apparently the barrier of a formation.

Ji Mo's mouth twitched slightly. He wondered aloud, puzzled, "We're not even a hundred miles from the Sect. How could there be...?"

"Teacher, I'll go have a look!"

"Lin Qi, do not act rashly."

Wu Wang looked down. From a Rift Valley below, not unlike the Annihilation Sect's, figures were flying out. Their cultivation levels were not weak, and there were even several Heavenly Immortal Realm Demonic Cultivators among them.

Have we attracted envy?

It's a pity Elder Mao Aowu is still on his way, delayed by official duties. Regrettably, we can't use the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion's might to intimidate them.

"Protector Ji, please check it out."

"A small matter."

With an affirmative response, Ji Mo took out a folding fan and waved it casually as he drifted toward the bow.

Two accompanying Heavenly Immortal Realm Elders also appeared, joining Ji Mo to face the Demonic Cultivators blocking their path.

After sensing the cultivation level of their opponents, Ji Mo's mouth curved into a mature and composed smile as he calmly stepped half a step back, positioning himself behind the two Elders. Speaking loudly, he said:

"Mountains don't turn, but rivers do. The sky doesn't move, but clouds do.

Fellow Daoists, you block our path. We are unsure of your intentions. Why not... set the terms for this encounter?"

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