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Chapter 539 New Expansion Pack [Old Land: The Vast World]

"Thank you, esteemed immortals." Xiao Jie returned the greeting with a respectful but not arrogant demeanor.

"Haha, why bother calling me Immortal Master anymore? Now that you have ascended to immortality, we are now fellow Daoists and should address each other as fellow Daoists!" A kind-faced immortal said with a smile, and the other immortals nodded in agreement, their gazes toward Xiao Jie now showing a greater sense of equality and recognition.

"How dare I disobey?" Xiao Jie cupped his hands again, unsurprised by the change in the immortals' attitude.

To immortals, mortals are like ants—a truth he had read in books before, but never truly grasped. Only now, having truly entered this realm, did he instantly understand the chilling reality and the absolute gap in their levels of existence. Immortals and mortals are two entirely different forms of life. This is not merely a difference in the magnitude of power, but a fundamental difference in dimensions.

Even if mortals learn immortal magic and demonic arts, and can fly through the sky, move mountains and fill seas, their essence is still just a more powerful "mortal". They are still trapped in the cycle of birth, aging, sickness and death, and the seven emotions and six desires, and cannot transcend the underlying rules of the world.

Immortals, on the other hand, are completely different. Their lifespan is almost infinite, their physical bodies are immortal, they can travel between different world dimensions, and they have an understanding and mastery of power that is almost at the level of laws.

These are just some changes that Xiao Jie instinctively sensed; however, the specific details still need further confirmation.

However, since it's a game, you can naturally view the data directly from the data panel.

At this moment, Xiao Jie felt the new power surging within his body, and at the same time, he "viewed" the game information that seemed to be imprinted in his primordial spirit from birth. This feeling became particularly clear.

【Hidden Moon Follows the Wind (Newborn Immortal): Level 39, Health Points: ? ? ? ?
Racial Talents:

Celestial Body: Your body is constructed from pure celestial energy, thus granting you immunity to negative effects based on flesh and blood, such as amputation, bleeding, poisoning, and severe injury. Outside of combat, lost health regenerates rapidly. Your body serves as a perfect vessel for accumulating offerings and prayers.

The Immortal Spirit: As an immortal, your primordial spirit has become an independently existing core. Even if your physical body is destroyed, you will not truly die. You can be resurrected through methods such as [Physical Body Reconstruction], [Reincarnation], and [Rebirth] to continue your journey.

Journey Through the Three Realms: You can break through spatial boundaries and freely travel to other worlds for exploration and adventure.

Drive the Five Elements with Intent: You can directly manipulate the primordial power of the five elements in the universe through your will. (Note: This skill cannot be used in normal game mode. Please contact the game's official support to upgrade your device, or use this talent in a specific 'compatibility mode'.)
Lifespan in Harmony with Heaven and Earth: Your lifespan is synchronized with the world's; as long as this world exists, you will live forever. (Note: Please be aware of events that could lead to the destruction of the world.)
All Laws Return to One: You can learn and use spells from all schools and systems, without being restricted by any class, faction, or talent. Any spell you cast will be implicitly considered a higher level of [Celestial Art]. (Note: You cannot learn Celestial Arts higher than your current Celestial level; current Celestial level: Loose Celestial).

Wow! That's incredibly strong!

And this was only a partial interpretation presented in a way he was more familiar with, similar to game data. Xiao Jie could clearly sense that the mysteries he possessed were far more than this.

The mere fact that one can directly connect to and enter the "game world" with a thought is already a level unimaginable for ordinary players. Players need to abide by the rules, but immortals, to a certain extent, already possess the ability to overlook and even rewrite some of those rules.

"But what's this 'gaming equipment upgrade' all about?" Xiao Jie's mind raced, and a semi-transparent system information panel immediately appeared before his eyes.

All the game information that had happened to him before was now displayed. He scrolled to the bottom, and a row of system notifications immediately came into view:
System notification: Current progress 100%! Ascension to Immortality complete! Your race has changed from [Human] to [Immortal].

System notification: You have acquired a new racial talent...

System notification: Your reputation in [Lonely Cloud State] has reached [Friendly]...

System notification: Congratulations, player [Hidden Moon with the Wind]! You have successfully obtained the hidden achievement in this game—[Farewell to Immortals and Mortals]! You will receive a special reward from the "Nine Provinces World" operations team: [Free set of the latest generation "Divine Sense Access Pod"], and free upgrade access to the new expansion pack [Old Land: The Great Thousand Worlds]. Please enter your game character name on the official game website to claim this reward.

"Just as I suspected!" Xiao Jie's mind cleared. It was exactly as he had predicted! Beyond this "Nine Provinces World," there was indeed a vaster realm! This brand-new expansion was clearly related to that unknown new map. Moreover, only players who had obtained the "Farewell to Immortals" achievement were eligible to claim it. In other words, only players who had successfully "ascended" could step into that new realm.

This filled him with boundless curiosity and anticipation. What astonishing things must a map containing, requiring such stringent entry requirements, hold? Did it harbor a more powerful system, closer to the very essence of the world?

Clearly, this old-fashioned game is essentially a promotion system designed to select the strongest players who can achieve immortality. And what mission will he, as someone who has passed the test, be entrusted with next?

Although his mind was filled with wild thoughts, Xiao Jie did not forget his original purpose of risking his life to become an immortal. The most urgent task was to revive his teammates as soon as possible; everything else could be discussed later.

He composed himself, bowed to the immortals once more, and said sincerely, "Fellow Daoists, to be honest, the reason I have gone to great lengths to attain immortality is not merely to transcend the mortal world and enjoy the wonderful pleasures of immortality, such as longevity, freedom, and unrestraint."

"My main purpose is to resurrect my unfortunate companions. I wonder if any of you fellow Daoists have a method to teach me in the matter of resurrecting living beings?"

Upon hearing this, the martial arts immortal dressed as a warrior laughed heartily: "Resurrecting relatives and friends? That's only human nature. When we first ascended to the immortal realm, who among us didn't do a few such things? Resurrecting the deceased is both difficult and easy, depending on the specific circumstances."

Another old immortal with white hair and a youthful face chimed in, "There are naturally methods. First, if the deceased's physical body is well-preserved, immortal techniques can be used to repair the damage, and then supernatural powers can be used to retrieve the soul from the River Styx and return it to the body. If the physical body is severely decayed, it is not a big problem. Immortal treasures such as [Jade Elixir] and [Nine Heavens Breath Soil] can be used to rekindle its vitality, restore the body, and then guide the soul back to its place."

There are still quite a few of these materials left; since they're all from you, fellow Daoists, it's no trouble to give you some.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jie smiled bitterly to himself. In the fierce battle with the Red Dust Daoist, his teammates suffered a terrible fate. Some were blasted to ashes by lightning magic, while others were burned to nothingness by the Soul-Devouring Fire. Although a few left behind their corpses, he was so disheartened at the time that he was only concerned with seeking immortality and had no thought of collecting and preserving them. This method was clearly not going to work.

"Is there any other way?" Xiao Jie pressed.

A compassionate female immortal said softly, "Secondly, one can use immense merit to reshape their physical body. However, the amount of merit required is probably as vast as the ocean. Moreover, the physical body reshaped by this method is like a newborn infant, unable to retain the deceased's cultivation level in life, and must start cultivating from scratch."

Xiao Jie shook his head inwardly; this probably wouldn't work either. What kind of cultivation he undertook wasn't important, but he needed to resurrect not just one or two people, but a full nine! The merit points required would be astronomical. Although he was an immortal, accumulating merit was not something that could be done overnight; it was far too time-consuming.

At this moment, a rather lazy-looking immortal yawned and said, "The third method is also the simplest and easiest. Just go to the Yama's Palace, find the souls of your friends, and help them reincarnate."

If you're worried they'll forget their past lives after reincarnation, it's simple—don't let them soak in the River Styx for too long, and don't let them drink Meng Po's soup; just put them directly into the 'Reincarnation Pool' for a formality.

I can also help them find a good family to be reborn into. That way, after reincarnation, apart from having to grow up slowly from a baby, which is a bit troublesome, their memories and personality will be retained almost perfectly. I have some connections with the King of Hell in the underworld; I can help you with the surgery and put in a good word for you.”

Xiao Jie's heart skipped a beat; this method sounded the most feasible. However, he immediately thought of a crucial question: If a player is reincarnated… are they still considered a player?

In the game's lore, players are returning home, people who have come from another world. If they are reincarnated into a local family, wouldn't they become locals? Wouldn't they become NPCs?
However, considering that players in this game only have one life, they seem to be no different from NPCs. As long as they can continue to cultivate their life force, this is not a big problem.

Furthermore, if they are reincarnated in the game world, can they be resurrected in reality?
I'm afraid... that's impossible. The body has probably already been cremated, so returning to reality is unlikely.

Of course, if one can cultivate and become an immortal again after reincarnation, that might be a different story. Xiao Jie reflected on his arduous journey to immortality; though he faced countless near-death experiences, he had gained considerable wisdom. If he could guide his friends in their cultivation and help them regain their immortality, success might not be impossible.

Seeing him hesitate, the martial arts immortal excitedly interrupted, "Oh dear, reviving friends is a long-term affair, no need to rush! Come, come, we have already prepared celestial wine, fine spirit fruits and delicacies! After thousands of years, a new fellow Daoist has finally advanced, this is a great joy, we should get drunk and not leave until we're completely drunk!"

"That's right!"

"Go to Lingxiao Pavilion immediately, the banquet is already prepared!"

The other immortals also laughed and echoed the cheers, full of enthusiasm.

Unable to resist the immortals' warm hospitality, and also wanting to take the opportunity to gather more information—the use of immortal power, the origin of the nameless Taoist, and the secrets of the "new expansion"—Xiao Jie reluctantly agreed, and amidst laughter and chatter, followed the immortals to the banquet venue.

(End of this chapter)