Changsheng: My experience in patrolling the liver

Chapter 689 Severing the Skin, Severing the Soul, Severing the Mind! (Two Chapters Combined)

"Let's go, disciples." The old man Zhao Michun also spoke, beckoning to his two disciples.

"Master, your disciple is incompetent," Youqing said, bowing his head and reporting his experiences in the volcano with some dejection.

"It's alright. This experience is invaluable. Immortal fruits aren't only found here. I'll think of a way to help you in the future," Zhao Michun said softly, stroking his beard.

He didn't seem to blame his own disciples; on the contrary, he appeared nonchalant about the defeat.

"Thank you very much, Master!" The two disciples were very grateful.

In the original continent, having a good master was quite important.

Ordinary people from the small world have no foundation and are bullied by all kinds of monsters. But if they successfully become apprentices, their master becomes their foundation and support, and they no longer need to worry about survival.

Undoubtedly, at this moment, both disciples believed they had found a good master.

Zhao Michun conjured a ray of light and prepared to leave with his two disciples.

Before leaving, he also bid farewell to the Peach Blossom Fairy, and took one last deep look at Song Changming, who became the final winner.

"This child has obtained the immortal fruit; he will be extraordinary in the future."

Zhao Michun made a note of Song Changming and began to make her judgment.

"That's a pity."

If Song Changming fails to obtain the immortal fruit, he might still want to try to take Song Changming as his disciple and form a master-disciple bond.

But now, Song Changming, who is about to ascend to immortality, probably doesn't need a master like him to keep him in check, so he won't bother himself.

After all the monsters had dispersed, Bai Tao called out to Song Changming, "Young master, my sister is waiting for you."

Upon hearing this, Song Changming came to the Immortal Tree and offered up the Heavenly Fire Essence in his hand.

"Fairy, as agreed, I have brought you the Heavenly Fire Essence you requested."

Looking closely at the peach blossom fairy before me, I felt that she was even more ethereal and captivating.

It was precisely because she was so ethereal that Peach Blossom Fairy possessed a hazy, ethereal quality, appearing so close yet seemingly unreachable and untouchable.

In front of this true immortal, Song Changming dared not act rashly and obediently handed over the Heavenly Fire Essence first.

He knew very well that, given the other party's abilities, even if they were unwilling to give him the immortal fruit and went back on their word, choosing instead to seize it by force, he could only endure it for the time being.

Therefore, it would be better to be straightforward from the beginning, do everything, and then see if this fairy can really give him the fairy fruit.

The Peach Blossom Fairy was also observing Song Changming up close.

"Are you a descendant of the witch clan?"

Peach Blossom Fairy's gaze shifted, and she suddenly spoke, directly pointing out the witch clan's inheritance on Song Changming's body.

Just like with the Star-Devouring Dragon back then, she subconsciously believed that Song Changming was a descendant of the Witch Clan.

In fact, only the descendants of the witch clan can inherit the witch clan's heritage and witch seal, so this assertion is not wrong.

Song Changming's heart stirred, and he said, "Fairy, the fortune I possess was obtained by chance. As for whether I am a descendant of the Witch Clan, I am still searching for the answer."

He didn't give a definite answer, but only gave a vague explanation.

After all, if one is a pure-blooded human, one cannot cultivate the methods of the witch clan, which would inevitably arouse suspicion from the other party.

His explanation left some room for maneuver.

To the other party, he seemed more like a descendant of a mixed-blood witch clan with diluted bloodline, who had received an ancestral opportunity and thus cultivated to this point and achieved his current status.

These mixed-blood descendants of ancient races are the most common in the world.

After all, the primordial world has existed for tens of millions of years. Various races of spirits and monsters have all taken human form, and after their bloodlines have intermingled, mixed blood has become the largest reproductive group to date.

Tracing back to the source, we might even find that everyone has the same ancestor and become one family.

A sudden awakening of one's bloodline is not impossible.

The Peach Blossom Fairy, pure of heart and devoid of desire, did not press Song Changming further. She accepted the Heavenly Fire Essence, gently stroking it with her hand. Her originally cold gaze softened, revealing a hint of tenderness, and even a lingering, enigmatic affection.
Her gentle touch was not like that of a newly acquired treasure, but rather of something extremely familiar and important.

Then, she walked to the immortal tree, pushed the Heavenly Fire Essence into the tree trunk, and disappeared.

The next moment, it was as if she had lit up the fairy tree, and the entire tree trunk emitted a bright light.

The light was as gentle as her gaze, and as if a breeze were blowing, the fairy tree swayed gently.

Tiny specks of crystalline light spilled from the branches and leaves, falling gently.

The Peach Blossom Fairy stood beside the fairy tree, looking up as she received the shimmering sunlight, her expression somewhat lost in thought.

Song Changming watched from a distance, and to be honest, the scene was quite beautiful.

Of course, it would be even better if the fairy could give him the owed fairy fruit as soon as possible.

Song Changming also noticed that Bai Tao, a girl in white, was quietly wiping away tears, her expression filled with a strange sadness.

"Miss Bai Tao, why are you shedding tears?" Song Changming asked tentatively.

“My sister is missing someone from the past, and I feel sad for her,” Bai Tao said, her eyes lowered.

"Is that old friend still around?" Seeing that Bai Tao was relatively easy to talk to, Song Changming couldn't help but ask.

"She's gone." Bai Tao wiped away her tears, composed herself, and then smiled slightly at Song Changming.

"Thank you, young master, for retrieving the Heavenly Fire Essence for my sister. This has settled a matter for her."

"It was merely a matter of mutual benefit, and I don't deserve a thank you from you, young lady," Song Changming replied.

He sensed that Bai Tao didn't want to continue the conversation, so he didn't press her further.

A moment later, the crystalline light of the fairy tree dissipated, and the Peach Blossom Fairy reached out and landed on the tree, taking out a large fairy peach that would take an ordinary person to hold with both hands.

The surface of the peach is as smooth as if it were carved from jade, and it looks warm and flawless.

Upon sensing it, the energy of the immortal peach and the immortal tree in front of him converged, originating from the same source, and there was also some overlap with the aura of the peach blossom immortal beside him.

In particular, the rich celestial aura emanating from Peach Blossom Fairy was even more pronounced on this immortal peach.

This primordial energy of immortality is also the most important, as it is the key to his ascension to immortality.

With a gentle wave of her hand, the Peach Blossom Fairy sent the enormous peach floating right in front of Song Changming.

A delicate peach fragrance wafted out and lingered around his nose.

Just a whiff of it was enough to invigorate Song Changming, elevate his mind and body, and allow the pure energy to circulate within him, eliminating the turbid energy and healing any remaining injuries.

Song Changming knew that he already possessed an immaculate body, and if an ordinary person were to draw in this immortal spiritual energy, the effects would be far more significant.

It is possible to prolong life by hundreds of years, cleanse oneself of impurities, eliminate disasters and diseases, and become an old immortal on earth.

If a martial artist obtains and utilizes this immortal spiritual energy, their cultivation will greatly increase, their power will soar, and even their physical constitution and aptitude will be improved and transformed! If all the energies in the world are ranked, then this immortal spiritual energy is undoubtedly the most superior of all energies in the world!

"This is the immortal fruit you desired." Peach Blossom Fairy parted her lips slightly, her voice as beautiful as heavenly music, reaching Song Changming's ears and interrupting his thoughts on pondering the immortal energy.

"Thank you, fairy." Song Changming accepted the fairy peach and expressed his sincere gratitude.

"No need to be so polite. It's just a mutually beneficial arrangement between us." Peach Blossom Fairy gazed at Song Changming and, unusually, uttered a few more polite words. Her tone was less cold than before and more gentle.

This change in tone subtly shortened the distance between him and Song Changming.

This treatment was something that none of the previous celestial beasts, including that little old immortal, had ever received.

It's unclear whether it was because they were treating Song Changming differently, or simply because they were in a great mood after obtaining the Heavenly Fire Essence.

"Is Young Master about to embark on the path to immortality?" Peach Blossom Fairy then inquired.

Song Changming had finished his business and was about to take the peaches and leave when he was surprised to find that the taciturn Peach Fairy still had something to say.

"That must be it. I won't feel at ease holding onto this immortal peach for even a day longer. It's best to eat it as soon as possible," Song Changming nodded truthfully.

“Young master’s concerns are not unfounded. When one becomes an immortal, a heavenly tribulation will descend, which will attract treacherous and wicked people who covet this great opportunity and disrupt the process of becoming an immortal. If no one protects you, young master, you must be careful,” Peach Blossom Immortal kindly reminded him.

Upon hearing this, Song Changming frowned.

"Hearing what you've said, fairy, it seems there are many dangers involved in becoming an immortal?"

He had never heard of the heavenly tribulation mentioned therein; just hearing about it made him realize that it was extraordinary and could not be taken lightly.

With no one around who had already become an immortal, and having never seen an immortal before, Tang Kecha and his companions had no idea how much they knew.

"The path to immortality is forbidden by Heaven, and the greatest danger lies in the three heavenly tribulations," Peach Blossom Fairy said, noticing that Song Changming didn't know much about immortality.

"One tribulation severs the skin and flesh, another severs the soul, and the third severs the mind. Once you pass these three tribulations, you will shed your mortal form, obtain the immortal fruit, and your immortal energy will naturally arise; thus you will become an immortal."

Song Changming listened attentively and understood that this so-called heavenly tribulation was the key to becoming an immortal.

Only after passing the three tribulations mentioned by the Peach Blossom Fairy can one truly ascend to the realm of immortals and become no longer a mortal!

"Does the fairy have a way to pass this test?" Since it was rare for Peach Blossom Fairy to be willing to tell him about this important matter, Song Changming did not stand on ceremony and immediately asked.

"There's no way to pass this test except to refine your body and soul, and strengthen your mental state. No one else can help you."

"If you are well-prepared and confident, you may be able to choose an island here to undergo your tribulation and become an immortal. If there is a safe place to go, I will not stop you." Peach Blossom Fairy shook her head and said.

"What if you fail to ascend to immortality?" Song Changming asked after a moment's thought.

“If the flesh and skin cannot withstand it, the body will be destroyed; if the spirit and soul cannot withstand it, the spirit and soul will be difficult to preserve; if the Dao heart is shattered, one will turn into a madman, devoid of heart and self,” Peach Blossom Immortal said.

Her words made the perils of ascending to immortality all too clear.

The three tribulations of ascending to immortality are all quite deadly!
There is no turning back if you want to become an immortal. Obtaining the immortal fruit is just the beginning, not a guarantee of immortality.

"Understood." Song Changming nodded and thanked Peach Blossom Fairy again.

This information was still very useful, as it prepared him mentally before his official ascension to immortality.

Bai Tao observed Song Changming from the side and saw that after learning about the dangers of ascending to immortality, he showed no panic or even showed signs of backing down. Bai Tao's opinion of Song Changming rose a few points.

She had seen many people and spirits, and even after obtaining the immortal fruit, she immediately became hesitant and indecisive upon learning of the dangers.

All living beings cherish their lives, but ascending to immortality is gambling with one's life, which can be described as two extreme outcomes: heaven and hell.

In response, Bai Tao felt that those who hesitated and backed down were understandable.

In comparison, a fearless person like Song Changming is more likely to truly ascend to immortality!
Of course, she couldn't know that Song Changming wasn't truly fearless.

However, Song Changming had many more lives than others, and many opportunities to start over, so he was not afraid.

Even if he loses his life this time, he can be reborn.

Song Changming accepted the Peach Blossom Fairy's kindness. He really didn't have a good place to ascend to immortality, so he chose to believe in this fairy and stay on Peach Blossom Islands to eat the fairy fruit.

With the Peach Blossom Fairy here, those who covet this place dare not approach easily.

Of course, because the largest core island contains that giant volcano, it cannot come into contact with the immortal energy, otherwise it will erupt and release that dark red, deadly lava that will destroy the island.

Therefore, Song Changming chose another island, which was neither too far nor too close to the core island where the Peach Blossom Fairy was located, and was surrounded by several other island groups, making it safe enough.

After watching Song Changming leave, Bai Tao finally spoke, asking with some surprise.

"Sister, you've never cared so much about other people who received the Immortal Peach before. Why is it only this person?"

“He possesses the heritage of the Witch Clan, making him no ordinary person,” said Fairy Peach Blossom.

The only thing that made her think highly of Song Changming was his background, which suggested he was a descendant of the witch clan.

As an ancient race from the primordial era, the Witch Clan has many legends and stories about pure-blooded Witches.

Fighting against the earth, fighting against the heavens, fighting against countless gods and immortals—this is a fighting race that wielded immense power in the ancient times.

Even though Song Changming is not a pure-blooded witch, he is still a person who possesses the inheritance of the witch clan, which is especially rare in this era when the witch clan has disappeared.

No one can predict what kind of fortune and abilities they will have in the future.

"Having eaten my fairy peach today can be considered as forming a good relationship with him, and perhaps he can help me in the future," the Peach Blossom Fairy said softly.

Bai Tao then understood and asked, "Sister, are you so sure that he can successfully overcome the tribulation?"

Peach Blossom Fairy's lips curled up slightly.

"Don't underestimate the ancient witch clan."

On the island, Tang Kecha and his two companions were also allowed to board and follow behind Song Changming.

The three of them were staring intently at the flawless peach in Song Changming's hand. Tang Kecha subconsciously swallowed, his throat moving noticeably.

"This, this is the legendary, the legendary immortal fruit."

Tang Kecha's mouth suddenly felt dry, and his heart was pounding.

Meanwhile, Biyugen and Fran, standing to the side, both looked on with longing.

However, they all knew very well that this immortal peach belonged to their own master and had nothing to do with them.

No matter how much they longed for it, they dared not actually covet the immortal peach or have any improper thoughts about it.

Fortunately, if their master becomes an immortal, they can continue to follow and serve him, and in the future they may have the opportunity to obtain the immortal fruits that belong to them.

It was with this idea in mind that Tang Kecha had always devoted himself to Song Changming, even risking his life to follow him.

Right now, even if Song Changming wanted to set them free and send them away, they wouldn't leave.

There's no other way but to hold on tightly to Song Changming's powerful back and never let go—that's the right path!
(End of this chapter)