Cultivation: Being Immortal

Chapter 245:

Zhongzhou, Shenmu Sect

"Lin Huan?"

When Lin Batian flew to the Divine Tree with Shenmu Sect’s Tao Achieving Ancestor, a voice suddenly sounded and a young man appeared in front of them.

"Greetings, Elder Ancestor."

The Tao Achieving cultivator of Shenmu Sect quickly bowed. Although he was an Elder Ancestor of a sect, in the cultivation world, there was no one older than the person in front of them.

"Lin Batian, descendant of the Lin family, greets Shenmu Ancestor."

"You are not Lin Huan."

"Lin Huan is our ancestral founder."

"Oh, descendants of Lin Huan!"

"He really looks like him!"

Shenmu Ancestor stared at Lin Batian, and he looked exactly like someone from his memory, identical in every way.

"How many years has it been since Lin Huan’s death?"

"It’s been over eighty thousand years."

"So long?"

"Yes."

"I bet there’s nothing left but bone ashes."

"Cough cough"

Lin Batian was speechless. Is it really okay for someone to say that in front of him? That’s his ancestor after all.

"You go down first."

Shenmu Ancestor said to Shenmu Sect’s Tao Achieving cultivator, who felt a bit frustrated but still flew away from the Shenmu.

"Why did you come to find me?"

"According to our family’s ancestral teachings, when the descendants encounter difficulties, they can seek help from Shenmu Ancestor. I, a young one, am in trouble and have come to seek help."

"I see that your lifespan is not much. Have you used the Burning Life Secret Method too much and want to prolong it?"

"Yes, the Lin family has suffered a catastrophe. The main descendants of the Lin family have been killed or injured. I am the only surviving descendant. I hold deep resentment in my heart, unable to release it, so I can only extinguish it with the enemy’s blood, thus I have used the Burning Life Secret Method multiple times. My lifespan is already scarce."

Lin Batian said that even though he is invincible at the same level, he often battles beings from higher realms. He has managed to survive until now by using a large amount of the Burning Life Secret Method, but he is only in his early 500s and his lifespan is diminishing. His body is full of wounds. Without a precious treasure’s assistance, he won’t live past thirty years.

"In the past, your ancestors have been very kind to me, and I did promise your ancestors to protect you. So, tell me, what do you want?"

"Eternal Spirit Liquid, Seven Layered Divine Fruit, please guide me."

"You’re really not polite."

"Please fulfill my request."

"Eternal Spirit Liquid is a precious substance that forms my true body. It takes ten thousand years to condense a single drop, and it can heal your injuries and restore your damaged body. The Seven Layered Divine Fruit can help you break through the Void Achieving level. However, you can only choose one."

Shenmu Ancestor said. Both of these items are extremely precious treasures. If they were to be used outside, it would surely cause chaos and bloodshed. Even for me, there are not many to spare, so I can’t just give them away casually.

This choice between the two options made Lin Batian fall silent. He knew his own body well. If he had the Eternal Spirit Liquid, it could fix all his problems. He was already an invincible peer at the same level, but he still struggled to surpass the Void Achieving level, let alone the Tao Achieving level.

If he chose the Seven Layered Divine Fruit, he would have a chance to break through the Void Achieving level, and his lifespan would increase to five thousand years. With his current condition, he could live for another three thousand years or so. But the question was, could he actually break through?

"Senior, I’m willing to offer more, I want both of them."

"Kid, there’s nothing in this world that can attract me anymore."

The Shenmu Ancestor shook his head. He could obtain any treasure, and this divine tree was one of the most precious treasures in the world, perhaps even the only one.

"What if this chip holds the secret to becoming a god?"

"I don’t think a Soul Changing person like you can grasp this secret."

"Indeed, a mere Soul Changing person doesn’t have the qualification. But what about the secret of the Green Emperor? When the Thunder Emperor spared your life, it wasn’t just because of your hard cultivation, but also for a reason."

"What reason?"

"Why did the Green Emperor guide you and tell you not to break through the Disaster Crossing Period?"

"Well…"

"Actually, I don’t know either. But I have a letter left by my ancestors, with some fragments of information. It mentions the Green Emperor Tomb, which contains many secrets. If I succeed in my revenge, I can open the Green Emperor Tomb and share the secrets with you."

"Does hatred blind your eyes, that you won’t even spare the Green Emperor Tomb?"

"Unexpected changes in the family, loved ones dying before your eyes. If you forget this kind of hatred, are you still human?"

"That’s true. Then, make a vow. Don’t think there’s any room for escape."

"Okay."

Lin Batian immediately agreed, truly, growing into an immortal was a temptation no one could resist, not even the ancient God Tree who had lived for countless thousands of years.

Lin Batian began to make his vow, using precise and accurate words, not leaving any loopholes to exploit.

"This is the Eternal Spirit Liquid. Your cultivation isn’t yet complete, and the Seven Layered Divine Fruit won’t be of use to you. Take this first."

"Thank you, predecessor."

Lin Batian was overjoyed and immediately swallowed the spirit liquid sent by the Shenmu Ancestor. As the liquid entered his stomach, Lin Batian immediately felt a warm aura spreading throughout his body, dispelling all the hidden injuries left from his previous wounds. He was filled with newfound strength.

"Good sir, there’s something I humbly request your guidance on."

"Please go on."

"The secret art of the Four Great Families, Slaying God Spear, encompasses the essence of the Three Pure Ones, with countless variations and the ability to manifest three heads and six arms. It is the most advanced secret art in the world today. For tens of thousands of years, only Green Emperor has successfully mastered all four variations. Even though I am nothing compared to him, I still want to give it a try."

"You have quite the appetite. Mastering one of these secret arts is already an achievement worthy of being a genius. Do you really want to learn all four and become the second Green Emperor?"

"Apart from seeking revenge for my family’s feud, I can’t think of any other way to seek justice."

Lin Batian expressed that over the years he had done everything in his power to seek revenge but was limited by his abilities and could not defeat the Four Great Families. Now, besides this path, he couldn’t think of any other options.

"Good things don’t just fall from the sky."

"I can promise you, good sir, that if I succeed in my practice, I will serve and obey you in the future, even if it means going through trials and hardships without hesitation."

"How can you guarantee your success in your practice?"

"I am almost ready to master the technique of having three heads and six arms."

"Alright, as you wish."

"I respectfully ask for your guidance, senior."

"I don’t possess the four secret techniques of the Green Emperor, but when the Green Emperor secluded himself beneath my true form, I retained a visual image of his training. You may take a look and learn as much as you can, depending on your own abilities."

Shenmu Ancestor said that he couldn’t learn the secret techniques of the human race, but in the past, the Green Emperor and he had a connection. They once secluded themselves under his tree for many years, and he retained an image of their practice.

"Thank you, senior."

"Take your time to observe. I need to go and meet some guests."

Shenmu Ancestor’s expression changed, he waved his hand, and a projection appeared, while he himself appeared outside the tree.

Outside the tree at this time, Shenmu Sect welcomed visitors, and the visitors were not just anyone, but the Tao Achieving Ancestors of the Lu family and Yu family, two of the four major clans.

"Met Shenmu Ancestor"

When they saw Shenmu Ancestor, both of them respectfully bowed.

"Why have you come again?"

"Shenmu Ancestor, we received news that the remnants of the Lin family have arrived at Shenmu Sect."

"So what?"

"Ancestor, our four families have a history with you. Why do you favor the Lin family so much?"

"Want to know why?"

"Please enlighten us, senior."

"Years ago, the Green Emperor adopted four orphans as disciples and they lived with me for many years. The ancestor of the Lin family took care of me like watering plants and fertilizing the soil, while the ancestors of your three families broke my branches, plucked my fruits, and even wanted to cut me down for firewood."

"Ah"

The elders of the Lu family and the Yu family were both confused, did their ancestors really do such a thing?

"Elder, when did this happen? Our ancestors wouldn’t do something like this, right?"

"I can’t recall how many years ago, but when they were still just little kids, I was already tired of these brats."

"You’ve been keeping track of children playing for hundreds of thousands of years?"

"Why wouldn’t I remember? It’s not like it harmed you, did it?"

"I…"

"Elder, our ancestors later became more composed, shouldn’t we apologize for their actions?"

"We did, but I didn’t accept it."

"Why is this happening again?"

"Who says I have to accept apologies? Can’t I refuse?"

"Ancestor…"

Both of them were dumbfounded. This old man can’t be serious. How could such a trivial matter be remembered for tens of thousands of years?

"Xiao Yu, Xiao He, drive them away. I don’t want to see them. If they don’t leave, then none of you should leave either. Our Elder is in need of some fertilizer, and these Tao Achieving Realm cultivators are perfect."

"Ancestor, we…"

"Dear Taoist friends, our Elder has spoken. Don’t make things difficult for us."

A cultivator from the Shenmu Sect stopped the two individuals, and also showed a strange expression. He requested for them to leave.

Both ancestral elders looked at each other, realizing they couldn’t make a move. These ancient creatures have lived for hundreds of thousands of years, and they couldn’t afford to offend them. No one knows what realm this Shenmu Ancestor belongs to.

"Brother Lu, what on earth is going on? I am completely confused."

"I’m just as surprised, hey, how could our respected ancestors do such a thing?"

"Who knows, when we return, let’s discipline the children in our family. No one will dare to misbehave anymore, they’ll be in big trouble."

The two of them went home feeling annoyed and determined. They had made up their minds to improve the family’s reputation and get rid of those annoying mischievous kids.

The two Tao Achieving members of Shenmu Sect exchanged glances. Our ancestor has such a strange temper, and is so petty. They can remember even the smallest things for thousands of years. In the future, we must be careful in serving them, or else it’ll harm the future generations.