Absolute Destiny Game

’The Immortal Fate has appeared, and the Great Path contends! It’s time to unleash all my power, with no reservations.’ A resolute gleam flashed in the eyes of the Divine Calculation Sky Demon.

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In the real world, inside Xiao Jie’s apartment.

"Are you sure you won’t participate in this event?" Xiao Jie stood in front of the gaming pod, making a final confirmation to Gu Feiyu beside him.

Gu Feiyu nodded, his eyes clear and firm: "Yes, I’m very sure. Becoming an ’Immortal Disciple’ seems tempting, but according to my research and deduction over this period, it might not be the true ’Immortal Fate.’

He picked up a diary full of notes from the table and explained: "Becoming an Immortal Disciple certainly grants powerful skills and guidance from Immortals, which greatly helps in rapidly enhancing combat power. However, in regard to the ultimate goal of ’Cheng Xian,’ it might not be of much help, and could even be a distraction. It’s more like a well-planned road to becoming a ’strong follower,’ rather than a path to ’Immortal.’

A confident smile appeared on his face: "In contrast, my own ’Immortal Seeking Plan’ has had a breakthrough. By consulting a vast number of ancient books in the game and cross-referencing rumored locations, I have successfully pinpointed seven secretive maps with a very high probability of containing actual relics or inheritances from Ancient Immortals. Right now, almost all players are attracted to Canglin State for the event, making those places rarely visited, which is a great opportunity for me to explore alone and find my unique Immortal Fate!"

Gu Feiyu was evidently very confident in his deduction, his tone filled with the excitement and anticipation of exploring new maps.

Xiao Jie looked at his serious expression, knowing that persuasion would be useless, so he could only nod: "Alright, since your mind is made up. Then — I wish you success in finding your own Immortal Fate."

He felt a bit regretful in his heart, with his Immortal power, if Gu Feiyu wanted to become an Immortal Disciple, it would be a piece of cake.

But everyone has their own aspirations, so there’s no need to force it.

Moreover, what Gu Feiyu said wasn’t without reason, the three Immortals selecting the Returning Villagers originally intended to train powerful warriors and wouldn’t teach them the way to Cheng Xian. To Cheng Xian, one can only rely on their own chance. Hao Mie, Yi Wushuang, Wentian Wuji, and the others because they are reincarnations, have as many as four advancement opportunities, and given their status, may be imparted some Immortal Path inheritance, so there’s still some possibility of Cheng Xian.

The average player might need to be Over Level 30 to even rank, as affiliated disciples, even with the guidance of Immortals, at most they might obtain some powerful skills, advance to a Legendary profession, but the chance to Cheng Xian doesn’t feel very great. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Thanks, Jie! Wait for my good news!" Gu Feiyu said, turning and entering his room.

Xiao Jie watched him leave, then turned and lay down in the gaming pod.

"Great battle, here I come." As the pod door closed, he murmured softly, his consciousness swiftly sinking into that grand and expansive Xianxia world.

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In-game, outside Ginkgo Village.

The autumn weather was crisp and refreshing, even the game’s weather system seemed to perceive today’s difference, the sky was as blue as washed, the sunlight warm, and a gentle breeze rustled through the bamboo forest, creating a peaceful sound, a stark contrast to the impending bloody battle.

Xiao Jie arrived at the familiar bamboo clearing outside the village, where Lin Xuance, Wu Qingyue, and Su Zhiqing, the three Immortals, had long been waiting. The nine ’Returning Villagers’ disciples — Hao Mie, Wentian Wuji, Jiu Jianxian, Dida La, and others, were also fully armed, energized, and ready for action.

Although they had already been accepted as disciples by the Immortals and were predetermined personnel, they naturally wouldn’t miss this server-wide large event. On one hand, they could apply the results of their special training from the past few days in real combat, verify what they’ve learned in battle, learn on the spot, and receive timely guidance from the Immortal Masters; on the other hand, this was also a great opportunity to slay monsters, upgrade, and acquire precious equipment and materials, rapidly enhancing their hard strength.

"Daoist Sui Feng, please come this way." Lin Xuance smiled and pointed towards the center of the clearing.

On the originally flat clearing, an approximately three-zhang-square, deep and tranquil pond had somehow appeared. The pond water was as black as ink, unfathomable, the surface smooth as a mirror, without the slightest ripple.

"What is this?" Xiao Jie was somewhat curious.

Miao Fa Yuanjun Su Zhiqing explained softly: "This is the ’Mysterious Light Reflection Pond,’ a war-watching medium I created using the Water Mirror Technique combined with Space Divine Power. In this decisive battle, it is not suitable for us to easily take action. Those seven Great Demon Masters are merely the minions and lackeys of the Demon Star Tower Master, the true enemy is the ’Demon Star’ itself hidden deep within.

Therefore, we need to conserve our strength and watch for changes. The ordinary demon army will be dealt with by the Nine Provinces Alliance Army; those Demon Masters will also be handled by numerous Returning Villagers and True Men from each state. We will remain here, observing the overall situation, waiting for the Demon Star Tower Master to be forced to show up, or the moment when another decisive opportunity arises."

With that said, Miao Fa Yuanjun Su Zhiqing waved her slender jade hand slightly, and on the dark water surface of the Mysterious Light Reflection Pond, ripples spread out like those from a stone thrown into a lake, then clearly reflected the image of a massive army’s march. It was precisely the Long Xingtianxia personally leading the Longxiang Three States Alliance Army!

The image showed flags waving, armors bright, and the mighty army like a torrent of steel, ceaselessly stretching, numbering more than two hundred thousand! This not only included the original over one hundred thousand troops of Dragon Soaring Country but also nearly tens of thousands of troops restructured after surrendering from the original Ritian Kingdom.

The image zoomed in, clearly showing Long Xingtianxia clad in Golden Dragon Pattern Armor, riding the Dragon Blood Divine Steed, galloping in the Central Army, full of spirit. Around him, civil and military ministers, valiant generals surrounded him, most of whom were steady in breath and with sharp eyes NPC leaders. There were also many High-Level players, most notably, Qingfeng, Ming Yue, Longhua, and other True Men, who accompanied the army, obviously invited by Long Xingtianxia as high-end combat power.

Long Xingtianxia leading this powerful force, with flags pointing, soldier’s edge aimed, truly had a sense of swallowing mountains and rivers, destined by the Heavenly Mandate as the aura of Human King.

Looking at the map image, they should have already reached the border of Canglin State.

Xiao Jie watched the image, nodded, and asked: "However, this pond shows only the images of the main force of the Alliance Army, how do we observe the countless scattered Returning Villagers across Canglin State and identify who is more talented, suitable to be included under our tutelage?"

"That’s easy." Miao Fa Yuanjun smiled, waving her hand again. Instantly, the main image displaying the Alliance Army in the center of the pond started to shrink rapidly, finally stabilizing in the central region, occupying about one-fourth of the pond’s area. Then, surrounding the main image, numerous ripples appeared on the water surface instantly! Each ripple quickly stabilized, forming smaller "screens," each showing real-time images of key battlefields, important strongholds, major routes, or certain well-known expert players or team’s actions across Canglin State!

"Thus, even if we sit here, we can still observe the entire scene, down to the smallest detail." Miao Fa Yuanjun’s tone carried a slight hint of confidence.

Xiao Jie looked at this Immortal means akin to a modern military command center’s big screen, and couldn’t help but admire: "The Primordial Monarch indeed possesses wondrous Immortal Law, thorough in consideration, I’m impressed!" The preparation work was indeed too complete.

"Hehe, Daoist Sui Feng, no need to flatter." Lin Xuance interjected, "Let us watch closely then, to see which outstanding, promising Returning Villagers in this battle that determines Canglin State’s fate, and concerns future salvation’s great cause, can catch our Immortal eyes, to be taken under our tutelage."

The four thus sat around the Mysterious Light Reflection Pond, their eyes scanning the dozen or so screen images in the pond, as an epic battle involving the entire server’s players slowly unfolded before them. And the ten future ’Immortal Disciples’ would gradually emerge in the upcoming blood and fire combat, entering their sight.