Absolute Destiny Game.

Chapter 562 The Immortal Fate Has Arrived, Delivery to Your Door
Back and forth, shuttling between the realms of Yin and Yang and between immortals and mortals, Xiao Jie felt that all he had done all day was run around. He had practically become a professional courier, delivering the kind of "immortal courier" that could change one's destiny.

Fortunately, all the running around is nearing its end. As long as the future of these brothers is properly arranged, the debts of gratitude and karmic entanglements I owe can finally come to an end, and I can have a moment of peace.

Arriving at the Hall of Asura once again, Xiao Jie found Ye Luo and Yu Chen Xian on a terrace overlooking the whirlpool of the River Styx. Ye Luo was idly staring at the gray sky.

"Nightfall, Immortal Ascension, good news! I've obtained what you needed!" Xiao Jie said with relief as soon as they met, his tone carrying a hint of ease at having accomplished a great task.

As he spoke, he handed the two secret manuals, each radiating spiritual light and made of extraordinary materials, to the two men.

Ye Luo and I, who wished to become immortals, took a look and our eyes lit up. We felt as if the object in our hands was as heavy as a thousand pounds, yet as light as nothing. A wonderful tactile sensation and a powerful energy fluctuation came at the same time.

【The Nine Netherworld Profound Soul Control Scripture (Immortal Classic)】

Usage: By diligently reading and understanding, you may be able to master the methods of cultivation for ghost immortals, condense your Yin spirit, and transcend reincarnation.

Number of uses: 90/90.

Item Description: A secret manual left behind by the ancient ghost immortal "Tongxuan Sanren," elucidating the essence of the yin spirit, wielding the power of the netherworld, and pointing directly to the Great Dao of Ghost Immortals.

The netherworld is the end of life and the beginning of the cycle of reincarnation. It is said that those who master the power of reincarnation can know the ultimate secrets of the Yin and Yang principles.

【The Book of Incense Offerings to All People for Divine Refinement (Immortal Classic)】

Usage: By diligently reading and understanding, you may master the methods of spiritual cultivation, gather the power of incense and vows, and forge a divine body.

Number of uses: 100/100.

Item Description: Written by "Wenchang Xingjun," this book details how to guide and refine the faith of all beings, enabling them to become local deities; its uses are boundless.

Both of them looked at the attributes of the book in their hands with shock.

"These...these immortal scriptures are truly extraordinary!" I, who aspire to become an immortal, exclaimed in astonishment. "Back when I played games, reading a regular Taoist scripture, I'd only manage one or two reading comprehension attempts at most, and three was considered top-tier. These two...one requires ninety attempts, and the other a hundred? That's really a bit frightening!"

This means they have ample opportunity to repeatedly study and understand its mysteries until they truly grasp its essence.

"Take your time to observe and comprehend, don't rush," Xiao Jie instructed. "Whether you succeed and to what extent you can practice depends on your own comprehension and fortune. If there are any key problems that you really can't figure out, I'll try to find an immortal I know to ask for advice. However, asking an immortal for help is quite troublesome, not to mention owing favors, and it may not even be the right solution, so it's best if you can figure it out yourselves."

"Don't worry, Feng-ge!" I excitedly patted my chest. "With my academic prowess from a top-tier university like my 985, reading comprehension is a piece of cake, absolutely no problem!"

"I should be fine too." Ye Luo nodded confidently, her fingertips lightly brushing against the cool cover of the *Nine Netherworld Profound Soul Control Scripture*, feeling the subtle fluctuations of its laws that resonated with her own state. Finally, she looked up, smiled sweetly at Xiao Jie, her clear eyes filled with sincere gratitude: "Thank you so much. Getting this must have been very difficult, right?"

Xiao Jie didn't explain the details of the karma points consumed, but just smiled nonchalantly: "Between friends, let's not talk about this. Alright, I still have to go arrange immortal opportunities for those guys in Ginkgo Village, so see you another day!"

With that, Xiao Jie waved his hand, and his figure transformed into a streak of azure light, leaving the Senluo Palace.

"How's it going? Is everything settled?" Lin Xuance asked as the three immortals were already waiting outside the Senluo Palace.

The Myriad Dharma Sovereign's gaze swept back and forth between Xiao Jie and the Senluo Palace, then she suddenly smiled, her tone tinged with a hint of teasing: "I noticed that girl named Ye Luo's gaze towards you is quite unusual! Her eyes are filled with gratitude, and perhaps even some other feelings? Fellow Daoist Xiao, are you perhaps unaware that your love is stirring within you? You should know that the path to immortality is long, and having a confidante by your side is a wonderful thing. Pluck the flower while it blooms, for it will wither and fall. If you miss your chance, you'll only have regrets later, wouldn't that be a pity?"

Xiao Jie was speechless. This Miaofa Yuanjun usually seemed aloof, refined, and wise, with a hint of murderous intent. How could she suddenly become so gossipy and talk like a matchmaker?

“You’re joking, Yuanjun,” Xiao Jie quickly waved his hand to clarify. “Ye Luo and I are just friends who have been through life and death together, nothing more. I’m helping her to repay the friendship we shared when we fought side by side.”

"Alright, whatever you say." Miaofa Yuanjun shook her head with a half-smile.

Xiao Jie could hear the teasing tone in her voice, which was a bit like "those who don't listen to the elders will suffer the consequences." He couldn't help but find it amusing. Besides, there's a difference between immortals and mortals. Moreover, she's now considered a ghost from the underworld, while I'm an immortal who achieved my immortal status in the mortal realm. This... how is this possible?

"Nonsense!" the Martial Immortal interrupted in a booming voice. "As an immortal, one has already transcended some of the constraints of the laws of heaven and earth. Being carefree and unrestrained is the fundamental thing! What difference is there between immortals and mortals, or between humans and ghosts? As long as we are happy and our hearts are in harmony, it is a good match. Why are there so many ridiculous rules? I think Fellow Daoist Miaofa is right!"

Xiao Jie thought to himself that this was quite different from what he had seen in myths and legends before; the style was completely different. He remembered that in those stories, love between immortals and mortals often violated heavenly rules, and yearning for mortals was an even greater sin. He had to admit that although the Lonely Cloud Immortal Realm he had joined seemed a bit like a makeshift operation, its relaxed atmosphere made it quite free and easy.

"Alright, fellow Daoists," Lin Xuance stepped in to smooth things over, a helpless smile on his face. "The apocalyptic calamity hangs like a sword of Damocles over our heads, and the Underworld Emperor's army is just around the corner. Let's put aside our sentimental feelings for now and deal with these troubles later. Let's go, we should head to Ginkgo Village. We shouldn't keep those young friends waiting."

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Meanwhile, outside Ginkgo Village, on a hilltop.

A disoriented bandit with cloudy eyes and a staggering gait let out a hoarse roar, and his rusty machete slashed down with brute force!
The chivalrous peerless one neither dodged nor evaded. Only when the blade was about to touch him did he take a step out with ease and grace, his figure passing the blade like a swimming fish. At the same time, he casually swept his novice iron sword across the room!
puff!

Blood splattered everywhere. The bewildered bandit's body stiffened abruptly, swayed, and his head rolled to the ground, exploding into several copper coins.

"Haha, Brother Xia's swordsmanship has become even more refined, but I'm not bad either!" The Drunken Sword Immortal from not far away praised loudly. As he spoke, he flicked his longsword and used the move "Triple Waves". Swish, swish, swish! The sword tip was like a venomous snake spitting its tongue, accurately stabbing three times in the heart, throat and face of another bandit in front of him, instantly dealing three hits of damage and killing him instantly.

"Stop talking nonsense, clear the monsters quickly! Then go to the ancient tomb to farm tomb raiders, the experience there is higher. Let's try to get everyone to level nine before dark!" The one in charge of command was Hao Mie. There were already seven or eight corpses of the Soulless Mountain Bandits lying at his feet, his twin swords still dripping blood, his tone calm and efficient.

Although he used fist and foot techniques in his previous life, he was reincarnated without the support of internal energy, so his fist and foot techniques could not cause any damage. He simply started using a knife as well.

Since Xiao Jie left, everyone has entered a frenzy of leveling up. The allure of that "fate to immortality" was simply too great; to reliably seize this opportunity, one naturally needed sufficient "aptitude." And this so-called aptitude, in everyone's view, was most directly manifested in—a sufficient number of reserved free attribute points!

So everyone frantically killed monsters to accumulate experience, but their attributes didn't increase at all.

Although they all started as level 1 alts, they were all top-tier players in the game during their previous lives. While their powerful skills and divine techniques were now unusable due to level and class restrictions, their honed fundamentals—footwork, power generation techniques, and timing of attacks—had become second nature. Even without internal energy support, these basic combat skills alone made them masters among mortals. Add to that the overpowered beginner-level equipment left behind by Xiao Jie, and dealing with the monsters in the starting village was a one-sided massacre.

After seven or eight hours of intensive leveling, everyone had reached level seven or eight.

The avatar left behind by Xiao Jie remained standing with its arms crossed under a large tree not far away, like a silent guardian, quietly watching over everyone to prevent any accidents. Although this avatar did not possess all the power of the original, it did have the body of an immortal and could use some immortal techniques, making it more than capable of being a caretaker.

"What kind of immortal destiny do you think Brother Feng will prepare for us?" Bai Ze asked, his eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity, as he swiftly dispatched a bandit with a few sword strikes.

“There is definitely a path to immortality,” Wentian Wuji said calmly, adjusting his breathing as he analyzed the situation. “However, I think it’s not a 100% guarantee. Immortality is so difficult, how can it be like a mass-produced commodity that everyone can have? Otherwise, why doesn’t the Heavenly Venerable set up a ‘Cultivation Training Class’ to mass-produce immortals?”

An Ran chuckled upon hearing this: "Isn't it obvious? Having even a chance to touch the path of immortality is already an immense blessing. Do you really expect those immortals to teach you everything and guarantee your advancement to the Great Luo realm?" She then looked at Bai Ze, who had rarely spoken since his advancement: "Bai Ze, why have you been so quiet? What are you thinking about?" Bai Ze pondered: "I'm thinking about how we should conduct ourselves when we meet those immortals later. How should we interact with them? Should we be neither humble nor arrogant, maintaining our composure? Or should we be respectful, showing the deference of a disciple? Or should we try to please them and demonstrate our value?"

Xia Yi Wushuang walked over carrying his sword and said cheerfully, "With Brother Suifeng as a connection, I don't think we need to think so much about things. Just be honest and do things naturally. Immortals are also people of a higher level, so sincerity is always the right thing to do."

"Wow, you guys are all amazing! Are you sure you don't need my help?" Han Luo, who had been following the group and gaining experience without lifting a finger, couldn't help but ask. He watched as the group effortlessly dispatched the bandits, feeling both envious and somewhat helpless.

"Brother Han, just relax and stay put!" The Sword Immortal chimed in at the opportune moment, trying to curry favor. He'd secretly found out that Han Luo was Brother Feng's best friend in real life, and Brother Feng's biggest obsession in the game was resurrecting this brother. This relationship had to be cultivated. "You've only just 'returned,' haven't fully adjusted yet, so be careful when fighting monsters. Don't worry, we're all in team mode, so you can share the experience and catch up quickly!"

Just then, Wentian Wuji, who had been sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed as if sensing something, suddenly opened his eyes and said in a deep voice, "They're here!"

Everyone was somewhat surprised upon hearing this. Having died once and been reincarnated, all their skills had turned gray and were unusable. Now, they were all low-level characters (level seven or eight) with no special abilities. How had Wentian Wuji sensed Feng Ge's arrival beforehand?

Are you guessing?

However, what happened the next second proved that Wen Tian Wuji was not just talking nonsense. The air in front of everyone suddenly distorted unnaturally, rippling like water. The next second, a figure in cyan stepped calmly out of the crack. Who else could it be but Xiao Jie?

"Hey, everyone's busy leveling up? Not bad, not bad, how's the preparation going?" Xiao Jie looked at everyone with a smile, his gaze sweeping over their levels, and nodded in satisfaction.

"We've been waiting for you, Brother Feng!" The Drunken Sword Immortal was the first to rush forward, asking with a fawning expression, "Has your destiny arrived? What kind of destiny is it?"

"Come with me." Xiao Jie beckoned. "By the way, everyone, put all the reserved attribute points into 'Spirituality.' This is a hard indicator, related to whether you can sense and absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and understand immortal techniques. Other attributes can be discussed later based on the future development direction."

"Should we level up to level nine first? We'll be there soon," Hao Mie asked.

“No need.” Xiao Jie shook his head. “This time I asked a friend to help, not to formally accept apprentices, so there’s no need for any level assessment. The attribute points are just to show them that your ‘aptitude’ isn’t too bad.” After thinking for a moment, Xiao Jie took the Demon-Slaying Sword off his back and casually tossed it to Xiao Yi Wushuang. “Returning it to its rightful owner. You might need it later.”

Then, he looked specifically at An Ran: "An Ran—when you meet those immortals later, you don't need to rush to become their disciple like they do. I have other plans for you."

Xiao Jie's plan, however, involved the Demon-Refining Gourd in his hand.

Strictly speaking, this is the most reliable path to immortality. As long as you learn the Qi Refining Technique at Mount Konglao and combine it with the Demon Refining Gourd, you will almost certainly reach level ten in Qi Refining. After that, there will be many troubles, but since there is such a successful case, as long as you follow the steps and imitate it, the probability of becoming an immortal is definitely extremely high.

In contrast, while learning from three immortals would certainly lead to some achievements, whether one could actually become an immortal truly depended on individual destiny.

After all, the path to immortality is now severed and spiritual energy is scarce. The three immortals only agreed to teach everyone skills and train them to become strong, but they did not say that they would help everyone become immortals.

Therefore, the possibility of becoming an immortal is quite dependent on luck, far less so than the combination of Qi Refining Technique and Demon Refining Gourd.

An Ran was the first player friend he met in real life. Their relationship was similar to that of Ye Luo and Wo Yu Cheng Xian, so he naturally had to take extra care of her.

"Where are the immortals?" Bai Ze looked around curiously.

"It's near the mysterious ancient tomb," Xiao Jie said, then led the way.

This mysterious ancient tomb left a deep impression on Xiao Jie. Back when he was a newbie in the starting village, he and I, Aspiring to Immortality, investigated this place together, encountering our first boss-level monster. It was also his first encounter with information about the "immortals" of this world. It's quite a coincidence that he's returned here now, to guide his friends on their path to immortality.

With a mix of excitement and trepidation, the group headed towards the ancient tomb. In the distance, they saw three figures standing before the moss-covered stone gate at the tomb's entrance. Simply by standing there, they exuded an ethereal, otherworldly aura, completely out of place with their surroundings, as if they existed in their own private world.

At this very moment, the three immortals were chatting idly.

"Brother Lin, why did you bring us here?" The Martial Immortal looked at the eerie ancient tomb in front of him with some surprise. "The yin energy here is quite heavy. Although it has been purified, the remnants still remain. It doesn't seem like a blessed land of immortals."

Lin Xuance stroked his beard and smiled, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes: "Fellow Daoist, you may not know this. This is the thirty-seventh seal I set up after the Netherworld Calamity, when I was slaying demons and monsters on my own. It was specifically used to suppress a 'Ghost General Corpse Owl' who was causing havoc in the area. However, it seems now..." He glanced at some rune marks at the entrance of the ancient tomb that had long since become ineffective, "This fiend has long been completely exterminated, and this seal has also been ineffective for a long time."

As he spoke, he strolled to a stone tablet beside the entrance to the ancient tomb. The tablet had weathered many storms, but the inscriptions remained clearly legible:
A Letter to Mortals:
In the year of the demons, the realm of ghosts invades.

Corpses and demons roam freely, and the world is in chaos.

Only the immortal path can subdue demons and eliminate calamities.

The demon general, Corpse Owl, is hereby beheaded.

Though the formidable enemy has been defeated, the flames of death still burn.

Seal it here and let it perish on its own.

It will only dissipate after eight hundred years.

This monument has been erected; please do not open it.

The one who erected the monument was Lin Xuance, the Demon-Slaying Immortal.

Looking at the ancient and vigorous characters on the monument, which contained a trace of lingering sword intent, the Martial Immortal and the Mysterious Law Primordial Lord smiled at each other.

The Martial Immortal laughed heartily, "Fellow Daoist Lin's poetic talent is indeed extraordinary. The inscription left behind has a touch of ancient style and charm, is concise and to the point, and exudes a righteous aura after slaying demons and monsters!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xuance blushed. He could naturally tell the teasing tone in the words of the martial arts immortal. Among the immortals of Guyun, he had been ridiculed for this matter many times. He forced himself to remain calm and said, "Slaying demons and eliminating evil is the real skill. Poetry and prose are minor arts, so there's no need for so much formality! I just wrote it down casually to warn future generations! If I really wanted to use that skill to write poetry, I wouldn't be so casual."

Miaofa Yuanjun covered her mouth and chuckled: "Is that so? Hehe, if Fellow Daoist Lin really doesn't care about literary talent, why bother to write this poem and have it engraved on a stele for future generations to see? Wouldn't it be better to just write a few lines of plain language? I think it's because your poetic inspiration is too strong and you can't suppress it."

After saying this, the two immortals burst into laughter, and the surroundings were filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Lin Xuance snorted coldly in anger and turned his head away, ignoring the two of them.

"What joyous occasion brings you fellow Daoists? Have you perhaps already devised a brilliant plan to pacify the Underworld and save the world?" Just then, Xiao Jie's voice, tinged with laughter, rang out from behind the group. Accompanying him was a group of friends, both nervous and excited, their eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity.

(End of this chapter)