From Mortal to Immortal, Today Is the Day!

Lu Changsheng returned to the Qi clan. He asked if the Qi clan had encountered any business troubles, offering to help resolve them. Qi Guangmao was overjoyed. If Lu Changsheng was willing to step in, that meant he was truly bound to the Qi clan. However, Qi Guangmao said there were no troubles at all. The Qi clan had spread word that Lu Changsheng was a supreme Ancestor Realm expert. Consequently, no faction dared cause trouble for them. The Qi clan's business went extraordinarily smoothly. In fact, it had even expanded considerably. Had it not been for the Qi clan's currently modest scale and lack of manpower, expanding several times further would have posed no problem whatsoever. Lu Changsheng had done nothing. Yet he seemed to have done everything. In any case, with Lu Changsheng overseeing the Qi clan, the sheer title of supreme Ancestor Realm was enough to ensure that everything was smooth sailing. Even so, Lu Changsheng found the pace agonizingly slow. Relying on the Qi clan's business to earn immortal stones to purchase immortal spirit items for him—how long would that take? Yet the Blood Marsh Mountain Range was indeed dangerous. Lu Changsheng had no certainty of survival there, so he could only bide his time. This time, Lu Changsheng enjoyed a rare period of leisure. Every month, the Qi clan purchased immortal spirit items to aid his cultivation. Lu Changsheng knew very well that the Qi clan truly did their utmost to support his cultivation. He was very pleased with their devotion. It was just that the progress was far too slow. Just like that, a century flew by in the blink of an eye. Exercising immense patience, Lu Changsheng remained with the Qi clan for a full hundred years. During this time, he hardly ever stepped beyond a hundred li of Lu City. He had truly begun to lie low. To a supreme Ancestor Realm expert, a mere century was not worth mentioning. Yet Lu Changsheng was different. From the very start of his cultivation journey until now, he had only lived for about a hundred years. Now, he had stayed with the Qi clan for an entire century in one stretch. To him, it did feel somewhat prolonged. Nevertheless, Lu Changsheng firmly believed that lying low for a hundred years had been entirely necessary. Lu Changsheng called up his attribute panel. Host: Lu Changsheng Comprehension: 16,080,000 (Peerless Through the Ages) Mortal Immortal Dao: 100% (enter the Dao) Myriad Spirits Immortal Body Foundation: 100% (perfection) Physical Immortal Dao Foundation: 100% (perfection) Annihilation Divine Eye: supreme Ancestor Realm level Slaughter Dao: six revolutions Flesh Martial Dao: denary growth (Ancestor Realm) Comprehension Deduction: Can consume a large amount of comprehension to perform deductions In the mortal world, a century would have seen seas turn to mulberry fields. For Lu Changsheng's various attributes, a hundred years had likewise brought about earth-shaking transformations. Take the Mortal Immortal Dao, the Myriad Spirits Immortal Body, and the Physical Immortal Dao. All three immortal paths had reached one hundred percent progress. This meant Lu Changsheng could break through at any moment to achieve the Immortal Realm. Moreover, his Immortal Realm would be unlike anyone else's. He would be able to condense three Dao Fruits! This was the very reason Lu Changsheng had insisted on staying with the Qi clan for a hundred years. By remaining with the Qi clan for a century, he had avoided venturing out into danger. Though his cultivation had been somewhat slow, the immortal stones earned by the Qi clan had steadily provided him with an uninterrupted supply of resources. Immortal spirit items, divine beast flesh and blood, and immortal arrays—all had been provided in quantities sufficient to bring all three of his immortal paths to perfection. The only thing that had remained unchanged was his comprehension points. Not a single point had increased. Of course, Lu Changsheng had made inquiries. Great Dao fragments could not be acquired in the Heaven Realm. To obtain Great Dao fragments, one had to descend to the lower realms. However, descending required Heaven Realm passages, and those passages were controlled by major factions. Take the Heaven Realm passages leading to the Boundary Sea, for instance. In reality, multiple factions held passages to the Boundary Sea. The reason so many True Immortals had descended there was that the Boundary Sea had once been the burial place of an ancient Golden Immortal. That ancient Golden Immortal had encountered the Five Decays of Heaven and Man, and his Dao Fruit had been on the verge of collapsing. Seeking to survive the Five Decays within the Boundary Sea, he failed in the end and perished there. The ancient Golden Immortal's treasures and his shattered Dao Fruit had scattered across the Boundary Sea. Many major factions had fought over them. During the Archaic Era, it was not True Immortals who descended, but Heavenly Immortals who waged bloody wars over the spoils. Even the Heaven Realm passages had been shattered in the clashes. Later, the immortals of those major factions withdrew back to the Heaven Realm, none of them having obtained the ancient Golden Immortal's treasures. Many years later, those factions reopened the Heaven Realm passages and signed an agreement permitting only True Immortals to descend, leaving them to rely on their own means. After all, once Heavenly Immortals descended, the destruction they wrought was far too catastrophic; they might have shattered the entire Boundary Sea. Lu Changsheng was not considering descending to the lower realms for the time being. He was not even an immortal yet; what would he do down there? Still, since immortals of the Heaven Realm could descend, it meant there were Great Dao fragments in the Heaven Realm as well. In truth, one could also purchase Great Dao fragments with immortal stones. The main issue was that they were exorbitantly expensive. Over the past century, all of the Qi clan's immortal stones had been used to purchase Lu Changsheng's cultivation resources. As for Great Dao fragments? Those would have to wait. After all, Lu Changsheng's comprehension was already formidable enough. It was fully capable of supporting his breakthrough into the Immortal Realm. Increasing his comprehension points could wait until after he became an immortal. Over this century, backed by Lu Changsheng's presence, the Qi clan's business had expanded more than tenfold. Though still far from a major force, they were in a much better position than when they had first arrived in Lu City. The Qi clan had given almost everything to provide for Lu Changsheng. Yet an immortal vein had still not been found. "An immortal vein..." "Serving the City Lord's Manor for thirty thousand years is something I refuse to do." "Yet having the Qi clan gather intelligence on immortal veins yielded nothing." "Unless I am willing to keep waiting. But even if a new immortal vein is discovered, would it ever fall to the Qi clan?" Lu Changsheng shook his head. He knew that once an immortal vein appeared, countless immortals and factions would vie for it. The Qi clan did not even have an immortal; by what right could an immortal vein fall into their hands? Weighing his options, only one path remained: going to the Blood Marsh Mountain Range. Previously, Lu Changsheng had been reluctant to venture into the Blood Marsh Mountain Range because even if he went, he could not immediately attain the Immortal Realm. Going there merely to earn immortal stones was not worth the risk. Lu Changsheng would never gamble his life for immortal stones. Now, however, things were different. Lu Changsheng had reached the bottleneck of his cultivation. Without breaking through into the Immortal Realm, he could advance no further. At a time like this, he had to take a gamble in the Blood Marsh Mountain Range. Once successful, he would become a True Immortal and truly ascend to heaven in a single step! Lu Changsheng summoned Qi Guangmao and Qi Yutang. "I am making a trip to the Blood Marsh Mountain Range," Lu Changsheng said in a calm tone. "What?" "Ancestor, you are going to the Blood Marsh Mountain Range?" Qi Guangmao and Qi Yutang's faces drained of color instantly. Lu Changsheng was the Qi clan's pillar of stability. Over this century, the Qi clan's glory had surpassed even their former heights back in Zhang City. And now, Lu Changsheng intended to go to the Blood Marsh Mountain Range. They knew full well how perilous that place was. Even immortals could perish there. If anything happened to Lu Changsheng in the Blood Marsh Mountain Range, the sky would collapse on the Qi clan. The consequences were unthinkable. "Ancestor, whatever cultivation resources you require, our Qi clan will provide them with all our might. Why must you put yourself in danger?" "Indeed, Ancestor, if our Qi clan has done anything amiss, please point it out directly." "The Blood Marsh Mountain Range is far too dangerous. Unless there is truly no other choice, please reconsider!" "Our Qi clan has accumulated some wealth over the past century, and every bit of it can be brought out for your cultivation, Ancestor!" Qi Guangmao and Qi Yutang exchanged a glance. Both were thoroughly resolved. Even if the Qi clan had to exhaust everything they possessed, they would support Lu Changsheng's cultivation. They could not let him take such risks. "I need an immortal vein. Can the Qi clan provide one?" "If you can provide an immortal vein, I naturally have no need to risk my life in the Blood Marsh Mountain Range," Lu Changsheng said calmly. At the mention of an immortal vein, Qi Guangmao and Qi Yutang parted their lips, but fell silent. How could they possibly provide Lu Changsheng with an immortal vein? It was impossible. Even given another century, millennium, or ten thousand years, the Qi clan could never secure an immortal vein. After all, whenever an immortal vein surfaced, how could it ever be the Qi clan's turn to claim it? "Wait, Ancestor... you need an immortal vein. Could it be that you are about to break through?" Suddenly, Qi Guangmao seemed to realize something. He snapped his head up, looking at Lu Changsheng with joyous surprise. Lu Changsheng did not deny it. He nodded and said, "Indeed. I have encountered a bottleneck and have reached the limit of my current advancement. All I lack is an immortal vein." Qi Guangmao took a deep breath. His heart surged with boundless excitement. The Immortal Realm! Could their Qi clan truly produce an immortal? Although Qi Guangmao did not ask how confident Lu Changsheng was, anyone who could reach this stage had achieved something monumental. Moreover, Qi Guangmao had complete faith in Lu Changsheng. It was only a pity that the Qi clan had no means of supplying him with an immortal vein. "Ancestor, it is all because of our Qi clan's incompetence..." Qi Guangmao lowered his head. He knew he could no longer dissuade Lu Changsheng. After all, Lu Changsheng was doing this to break through into the Immortal Realm. Obstructing him any further would constitute hindering someone's Dao—an unforgivable enmity. No matter what, Lu Changsheng had to fight for his chance in the Blood Marsh Mountain Range. "Go and gather intelligence on the Blood Marsh Mountain Range, especially any information regarding immortal veins within it, even if it is only a sliver of a clue," Lu Changsheng instructed the two. Though he had resolved to venture into the Blood Marsh Mountain Range, he would not plunge in blindly. He needed to be properly prepared, especially regarding intelligence. If he could obtain detailed intelligence on the Blood Marsh Mountain Range, his chances of success would be far greater. He had no desire to wander aimlessly like a headless fly in those perilous mountains. Lu Changsheng needed precise information on immortal veins. "Understood. We will go immediately and do everything in our power to gather intelligence on the Blood Marsh Mountain Range." Qi Guangmao and Qi Yutang promptly took their leave. Gathering intelligence was an opportunity for the Qi clan to prove their worth. They would spare no effort; the more detailed the information, the more it would indirectly aid Lu Changsheng. In the blink of an eye, a month went by. The Qi clan had indeed gone all out, paying a heavy price to collect a substantial amount of intelligence regarding the Blood Marsh Mountain Range. Among the reports were mentions of the mountain range's immortal veins. It was said that many immortal veins in the Blood Marsh Mountain Range were unclaimed territory. Anyone could cultivate there, provided they possessed the strength to hold onto the vein. Powerful rivals emerged constantly to seize them. The deeper one went into the Blood Marsh Mountain Range, the higher the quality of the immortal veins, but the greater the danger became in proportion. Deep within the mountain range was a battleground reserved for immortals. Lu Changsheng sorted through the clues and intelligence, establishing a preliminary plan. For this venture into the Blood Marsh Mountain Range, he would strive to remain in the outer perimeter. Though the outer perimeter was not without hazards, as long as immortals did not appear, Lu Changsheng's safety was largely assured. After all, among Ancestor Realm cultivators, Lu Changsheng feared no one. His only worry was running into the Immortal Realm. Still, even if he did encounter the Immortal Realm, Lu Changsheng had preparations in place. "It is about time to set off." Having organized all the intelligence and clues, Lu Changsheng spent several days making final adjustments. Then, he decisively set out. Informing only Qi Guangmao and Qi Yutang, Lu Changsheng quietly departed Lu City. "Father, will Ancestor succeed on this trip to the Blood Marsh Mountain Range?" Qi Yutang asked, watching Lu Changsheng's receding figure. "He will! Ancestor is bound to succeed—he must succeed!" "This is the most critical juncture for our Qi clan. No matter what, Ancestor must succeed..." Qi Guangmao declared resolutely. Whether the Qi clan could soar to greatness now rested entirely on Lu Changsheng's shoulders. *** Three years later, Lu Changsheng arrived at the Blood Marsh Mountain Range. The Heaven Realm was vastly larger than the Boundary Sea. Lu Changsheng had flown for three full years before finally reaching the Blood Marsh Mountain Range. In truth, in the Heaven Realm, even True Immortals and Heavenly Immortals had to travel at a deliberate pace. Of course, once one became a True Immortal, their speed was far greater—certainly faster than the underwater manor. For a Heavenly Immortal, it would be swifter still; three years might be reduced to three months, or even three days. Lu Changsheng gazed at the Blood Marsh Mountain Range. Viewed from afar, it seemed enshrouded in a layer of blood-colored mist. This was a natural landscape feature of the Blood Marsh Mountain Range. It was not genuine blood qi, merely similar in hue. Upon arriving at the mountain range, Lu Changsheng noticed people entering in succession. There were quite a few of them. Yet every single one was exceedingly alert and wary. In the Blood Marsh Mountain Range, those who lacked wariness and caution rarely lived long. Anyone venturing into these mountains was either ruthless or desperate enough to risk their life. Not a single one was easy to deal with. Even Lu Changsheng remained exceptionally cautious. "The Blood Marsh Mountain Range... I'll send avatars to scout it out first." After some consideration, Lu Changsheng decided to send avatars to explore. In any case, a single drop of his blood could become a flesh avatar. Losing them would not pain him in the least. Thus, Lu Changsheng swiftly produced about a dozen flesh avatars. These dozen or so avatars flew rapidly into the Blood Marsh Mountain Range, dashing off in different directions. "That should do. These dozen avatars are all heading to locations identified in the intelligence gathered earlier by the Qi clan." "According to the reports, every location holds an immortal vein. I'll let the avatars scout the way first." "Once an avatar confirms an immortal vein, my true body will move!" Lu Changsheng had already devised his plan. He waited quietly outside the Blood Marsh Mountain Range. However, in merely half an hour, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes. "Dead?" "Only half an hour, and the first avatar is already dead..." A look of astonishment surfaced in Lu Changsheng's eyes. His flesh avatar's combat strength was negligible, but its analytical capabilities were identical to his true body's, and its sensory perception was formidable as well. Yet it had died in just half an hour? Fortunately, the Blood Marsh Mountain Range could not sever the connection between Lu Changsheng and his avatars. Thus, Lu Changsheng knew exactly what the avatar had encountered. This first fallen avatar had run into a camouflaged immortal beast. Indeed—an immortal beast that knew how to camouflage itself and stage an ambush. A majestic immortal beast! An existence on par with a True Immortal! And yet it had disguised itself to ambush an avatar that wasn't even at the Ancestor Realm? How utterly... sinister! The environment of the Blood Marsh Mountain Range was simply too treacherous. Without utmost care, one wouldn't even know how they perished. Had Lu Changsheng's true body encountered that camouflaged beast, it might have been perilous even for him. The outside world spoke endlessly of the Blood Marsh Mountain Range's dangers, but hearing rumors was vastly different from experiencing it firsthand. "That route is impassable, so I'll switch to another and send more flesh avatars to scout." Lu Changsheng became even more vigilant. Moreover, these flesh avatars were undeniably useful—especially for pathfinding. So Lu Changsheng condensed another flesh avatar and dispatched it into the mountain range. Using avatars to scout was indeed effective; it was just rather costly in attrition. On the first day, Lu Changsheng lost three flesh avatars. On the second day, the losses worsened, with eight avatars destroyed. On the third day, his flesh avatars were completely wiped out. And that was only the third day. Naturally, Lu Changsheng simply condensed even more flesh avatars afterward. If quality was lacking, sheer quantity would compensate. Even if they had to crawl, they would crawl to their destinations. After roughly three months, Lu Changsheng's avatars finally reached the thirteen destinations one by one. "Finally reached the destinations." "In three months, I've lost nearly a thousand flesh avatars..." Lu Changsheng was somewhat at a loss for words. Nearly a thousand avatars lost in three months. Theoretically speaking, he had died over three thousand times. And that was merely to reach thirteen destinations. His avatars had never actively provoked trouble, yet so many had perished. Fortunately, these avatars were expendable consumables; Lu Changsheng felt no remorse whatsoever. What did a mere thousand matter? He could condense ten thousand more. However many died, he could create just as many, entirely unfazed by the consumption. Moreover, the sacrifice of these thousand avatars was not without value. At least his avatars had arrived at their goals and were currently investigating the circumstances. Soon, Lu Changsheng's avatars ascertained the situation across the thirteen destinations. At two of them, the intelligence proved inaccurate; there were no immortal veins at all. Of the remaining eleven destinations that did possess immortal veins, five had their veins already ruined, utterly incapable of supporting Lu Changsheng's breakthrough. Another four were suspected of harboring immortal beasts or demons comparable to True Immortals, making them exceptionally hazardous. Lu Changsheng ruled out those nine locations. The sites truly suitable for his breakthrough were actually only two. Both held immortal veins. However, one of the veins seemed too small in volume. For an ordinary Ancestor Realm cultivator's breakthrough, it might suffice, but Lu Changsheng had to account for his three immortal paths. He needed to condense three Dao Fruits. The consumption of immortal spirit qi would be immense, and that tiny immortal vein might not support his breakthrough. Only the final location had an immortal vein of good quality, sufficient to support his breakthrough across all three immortal paths. Yet there was trouble there as well. Numerous Ancestor Realm cultivators seemed to have gathered at that destination, all vying for that immortal vein. Lu Changsheng's avatar observed for several more days. Although the fighting grew increasingly fierce, no True Immortal appeared. That was good news. Lu Changsheng's opportunity had arrived. As long as there were no Immortal Realm experts, Lu Changsheng had no fear of battle. He knew very well that conflict was unavoidable anywhere. Hoping to enter the Blood Marsh Mountain Range and stumble upon an undiscovered immortal vein—while technically possible, the odds were microscopic. Lu Changsheng would not gamble on luck. In the Blood Marsh Mountain Range, if one wanted something, one had to fight for it! "This is the one: Target Number Nine!" Lu Changsheng had numbered every destination. The one he ultimately selected was Target Number Nine. With his objective decided, Lu Changsheng hesitated no longer. Acting decisively, his true body flew directly into the Blood Marsh Mountain Range, tracing the path scouted by his avatars and speeding toward Target Number Nine. Because his avatars had scouted beforehand, they had long mapped out a remarkably safe route. Thus, the journey to Target Number Nine was entirely smooth, and Lu Changsheng finally arrived. His avatar rejoined his true body. Target Number Nine was a valley. The immortal vein lay hidden within the valley—or rather, deep beneath its soil. Consequently, the immortal spirit qi in the valley was extraordinarily dense. At that moment, however, several Ancestor Realm experts were locked in a fierce battle. According to the rules of the Blood Marsh Mountain Range, claiming an immortal vein was simple: kill all rivals, or dominate the vein with absolute strength, challenging anyone who refused to yield. It was that unadorned and straightforward. Yet this continuous warfare caused immortal veins to change hands with extreme frequency. Many cultivators who came to take their chances in the Blood Marsh Mountain Range were approaching their lifespan limits or on the verge of breaking through into the Immortal Realm. Every one of them was close to the Immortal Realm, and their individual strength was earth-shattering. One second someone might be enjoying the dense immortal spirit qi of the vein, and the next they would be fighting for their life, facing death and the destruction of their Dao. Right now, a chaotic melee raged in the valley. Their combat prowess was comparable, and victory could hardly be determined anytime soon. If Lu Changsheng wished to play the mantis stalking the cicada while the oriole watched behind, he certainly could. He could wait until a victor emerged before stepping in. Yet there was no need. His avatar had observed here for a long time; there was no point in wasting further time. Lu Changsheng wanted to race against the clock, seizing the first opportunity to break through to prevent any unforeseen complications. Besides, they were merely a few Ancestor Realm cultivators. Even if they were supreme Ancestor Realm experts, what of it? Lu Changsheng's current strength had reached unimaginable heights. He might still be no match for Immortal Realm mighty figures, but against other Ancestor Realm cultivators, he had nothing left to fear. Whoosh. Taking a single step forward, Lu Changsheng strode directly into the valley. "Hmm?" "Another Ancestor Realm arrives." "Hmph, another one coming to die." "This immortal vein was originally mine. Now that you've discovered it, all of you must die!" The Ancestor Realm cultivators warring in the valley noticed Lu Changsheng. Each harbored their own thoughts, yet none paid him much heed. In the Blood Marsh Mountain Range, an immortal vein being discovered was far too common. Lu Changsheng was not the first, nor would he be the last. One more or one fewer Ancestor Realm cultivator made no difference. Lu Changsheng's consciousness swept over them. There were eight Ancestor Realm experts in the valley, every single one a supreme Ancestor Realm expert. It had to be said that among the experts who ventured into the Blood Marsh Mountain Range, none were weaklings. Yet so what if they were supreme Ancestor Realm experts? Lu Changsheng took a deep breath. Standing in the air above the valley, he extended a massive hand. Boom! In that instant, Lu Changsheng's perfected Myriad Spirits Immortal Body and perfected Physical Immortal Dao erupted with staggering momentum. A terrifying aura, like a colossal millstone, instantly bore down upon the eight Ancestor Realm cultivators in the valley. "What?" "This aura..." "He truly is in the Ancestor Realm, without the ethereal lightness of the Immortal Realm..." All eight Ancestor Realm cultivators were shocked. Such an immense aura was nearly on par with an Immortal Realm mighty figure. Lu Changsheng's consciousness locked onto the eight of them in an instant. Without a moment's hesitation, he slammed his hands together. "Heaven-Overturning Seal!" Instantly, the phantom of a colossal millstone seemed to manifest in the void, crashing down like an enormous seal. "Slaughter Dao, six revolutions." To be even more certain of success, Lu Changsheng did not rely solely on the Heaven-Overturning Seal, unleashing his Slaughter Dao as well. The two techniques fused. That colossal phantom millstone surged downward, accompanied by boundlessly roiling killing intent. And Lu Changsheng had not even exhausted his methods. Gritting his teeth, a crimson radiance suffused his forehead. Faintly, a third eye opened. "Annihilation Divine Eye!" Beams of divine light shot from his divine eye, vanishing in a flash as they struck toward the eight Ancestor Realm experts. A three-pronged assault—Lu Changsheng gave the eight Ancestor Realm cultivators no chance to react. Even a lion uses its full strength to capture a rabbit, not to mention that these eight were all supreme Ancestor Realm experts. In the Heaven Realm, who knew what terrifying trump cards a supreme Ancestor Realm expert might hold? Lu Changsheng would not underestimate them in the slightest. Rumble! With all three attacks falling in unison, the entire valley was nearly leveled to the ground. Before the eight Ancestor Realm cultivators could even react, their bodies were crushed beneath Lu Changsheng's successive techniques. Their flesh and bones were ground entirely to dust. Not even a single scream escaped their lips. Dead. Eight full supreme Ancestor Realm experts had perished without a burial place. Not even a corpse remained. The dust settled, leaving the valley in utter ruin. Yet Lu Changsheng did not descend into the valley immediately. Instead, with a wave of his hand, a mass of flesh and blood swiftly transformed into several dozen avatars. "Go." The dozens of avatars rapidly descended into the valley and began checking and sweeping the area. Lu Changsheng had to remain prudent. What if someone had feigned death? What if someone possessed techniques to conceal their aura and fake demise? It was better to let his flesh avatars confirm it in person. As the avatars confirmed each spot one by one, Lu Changsheng finally breathed a sigh of relief. Not a single bone remained. All eight Ancestor Realm cultivators were thoroughly erased. Only now did he have time to reflect. His three-pronged strike had indeed been overwhelming and terrifying, annihilating eight supreme Ancestor Realm experts in one fell swoop. This was the mindset one needed in the Blood Marsh Mountain Range: either do not strike, or go all out to ensure an instant kill, never giving the opponent a chance to react. The valley lay in ruins, but that was of no consequence. "Rise." Lu Changsheng unleashed his great power, sweeping the valley clean. Afterward, he located a cave. The cave was not large and had not collapsed; clearly sturdy, it would serve well as a temporary cave dwelling. Lu Changsheng had expended so much effort and traveled here with such caution—for what purpose? Naturally, to use the immortal vein to break through and achieve the Immortal Realm. However, cultivating like this might still draw the attention of other cultivators. Yet he had prepared for this long before. With a wave of Lu Changsheng's sleeve, formation flags swiftly enshrouded the entire valley. The valley seemed to vanish into thin air. This was a concealment immortal array. Although Lu Changsheng's breakthrough would inevitably cause a massive disturbance that the immortal array could not hide, concealing things for a while was better than not at all. Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged on the ground. His three immortal paths played through his mind: the Mortal Immortal Dao, the Myriad Spirits Immortal Body, and the Physical Immortal Dao. Every manner of cultivation insight lingered in his heart. He remembered everything from the Boundary Sea, the hardships endured along the way. Now, he had finally arrived at this step. "Two hundred years of cutting through thorns and thistles to achieve this!" A sharp gleam flashed through Lu Changsheng's eyes. "Today, I shall become an immortal!" From mortal to immortal—today is the day!