Transmigration and Self-Saving Cultivation

Jun Luochuan and Su Yao sat side by side in the study, which resembled a contemplative sanctuary, silent and solemn. The mysterious invitations laid out before them were like unsolvable riddles, exuding an aura of perplexity. Both their expressions were shrouded in gloom, heavy and solemn.

Su Yao tapped the table lightly with her slender fingers, the rhythm like the drumbeat of her inner turmoil. Her eyes were fixed on the invitations, and she muttered, "This is such a tangled mess, each invitation is like a tempting fruit, exuding a charming fragrance, but also seems to hide sharp thorns and bottomless traps."

Jun Luochuan crossed his arms, narrowed his deep, abyss-like eyes, and frowned, his brows furrowing like two intertwined mountain ranges. He said thoughtfully, "Indeed, we must choose with extreme caution, as if walking on thin ice. Every decision is like walking on a tightrope; the slightest misstep could plunge us into an abyss of no return, from which we may never recover."

“Then let’s analyze these invitations carefully,” Su Yao suggested, her voice tinged with urgency and unease. “This cultivation competition sounds like a fierce storm, full of challenges. But without a doubt, the competition will be as intense as a raging sea. There may be countless experts gathering like stars. If we rush in, we may not be able to gain any advantage in that arena full of powerful figures.”

Jun Luochuan nodded, his expression as solemn as an ancient statue. "What you say makes sense. Moreover, the rules of these competitions are often like complex mazes, unpredictable and elusive. Behind the scenes, there may be various forces, like spiders in the shadows, meticulously weaving their conspiracies and schemes."

“Let’s take another look at this invitation to solve the problem of cultivating immortality.” Su Yao picked up the invitation, her eyes filled with hesitation and confusion. “This problem sounds like an insurmountable mountain, so daunting that it makes people hesitate. If it’s not solved properly, it might be like a boulder rolling down, ruining the reputation we’ve worked so hard to build.”

Jun Luochuan frowned, his brows furrowing like deep ravines etched by time. "Moreover, this problem may involve a complex web of interpersonal relationships and conflicts of interest. Once you get caught up in it, it's like sinking into a quagmire, from which you can hardly extricate yourself."

"And what about the invitation to explore this secret realm?" Su Yao looked up at Jun Luochuan, her eyes filled with anticipation and a thirst for adventure. "Although it's full of unknowns, like a dark abyss where the bottom is impossible to see, perhaps a huge reward, like a treasure mountain, awaits us."

Jun Luochuan was silent for a moment, his eyes seeming to travel through time and space as he pondered and said, "Exploring secret realms is extremely risky. It is an unknown world, and no one knows what ferocious monsters or treacherous traps may be inside. But if we succeed, the rewards may be unimaginable, like brilliant stars illuminating our path of cultivation."

Su Yao sighed, her sigh like a leaf falling in the autumn wind, carrying helplessness and disappointment. "Oh dear, no matter which path I choose, it's so difficult. It's as if every road is full of thorns, making it impossible to find a place to step."

Jun Luochuan stood up, his posture as upright as a pine tree, and walked to the window. Gazing at the ever-changing scenery outside, he was lost in thought. "We cannot be blinded by the seemingly dazzling light of profit before our eyes; we must also consider future development with a long-term perspective, like an eagle surveying the earth."

"But I really want to try it bravely. Maybe it can propel our cultivation to a higher level like a rocket," Su Yao said expectantly, her eyes sparkling with longing, like fireflies in the night.

Jun Luochuan turned around, looking at Su Yao with a firm yet gentle gaze. "I understand your burning desire, but we can't act recklessly. Impulsiveness will only lead us into a dangerous vortex."

"What should we do? Are we just going to let these rare opportunities slip by?" Su Yao said anxiously, her voice rising several decibels, like an ant on a hot pan.

Jun Luochuan sat back down in his chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the table, the sound like the ticking of time. "No, we need more information, like searching for clues to light in the darkness. Perhaps we could try to find out the truth behind these invitations."

"Yes, how come I didn't think of that!" Su Yao's eyes lit up, the light like the first ray of sunlight at dawn, full of hope.

So the two began to travel around, inquiring about these invitations. Like devout students, they visited some highly respected and experienced elders, and also consulted some well-informed people who seemed to know everything.

During this long and arduous process, they heard all sorts of different opinions. Some said that participating in the cultivation competition would allow them to make friends with numerous brilliant masters, like stars in the sky, and expand their network; others said that solving cultivation problems would allow them to obtain precious magical treasures, like rare gems, and enhance their strength; still others said that exploring secret realms would allow them to obtain mysterious inheritances, like ancient legends, and unlock new realms.

But some people are worried and warn them that these invitations may be carefully designed traps, sinister schemes set by certain unscrupulous forces to eliminate their rivals, like deadly poison hidden under a beautiful flower.

Jun Luochuan and Su Yao were even more confused, their hearts seemingly shrouded in mist. They didn't know whose words to believe, like a lone boat lost at sea.

"What should I do? My thoughts are getting more and more chaotic, like tangled threads." Su Yao scratched her hair, her movements showing some anxiety.

Jun Luochuan took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. "Don't panic, let's calm down and think about it carefully. Time will give us the answer, as long as we keep a clear head."

The two fell into deep thought once more. Time ticked by, and the air around them seemed to freeze. They still hadn't made a final decision; the burden of that choice remained heavy on their hearts...

End of this chapter