Exploring Immortality Cultivation-Chapter 172 - 134: Not the First Time Feeling

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Wang Qi had to admit, Zhen Chan made a lot of sense.

Even without counting the ten thousand years he spent sitting in the ring, the old man was a monster with several thousand years of experience. Together, Wang Qi’s two lifetimes didn’t even amount to forty, so he really couldn’t compare to Zhen Chan in this regard.

"But still, like I’ve said, old man," Wang Qi shrugged, "easier said than done."

"Oh?" Zhen Chan raised his tone, "Are you planning to run away? What about your arrogance? What about your grand ambitions?"

Wang Qi looked up at the sky. The valley was neither too deep nor too shallow, and the patch of sky he could see wasn’t a mere sliver, but it wasn’t very broad either. The young man revealed a relaxed smile and said, "I’ve said it before, I want longevity. So, I have all the time in the world to settle my heart demons."

"How long will that take?"

"Who knows?" Wang Qi said, "It might take thirty years, maybe eighty. But definitely not right now."

"In the next thirty to fifty years, if you face an opponent with a deep mastery of illusion techniques, you’ll be dead for sure."

Wang Qi expressed his indifference, "Rushing won’t help; that’s just who I am."

Zhen Chan chuckled inside the ring, "I’ve got a bit of advice for you then. Don’t spend New Year’s Eve alone."

Wang Qi frowned, "Old man, that tone of yours sounds exactly like ’you should get a girlfriend.’"

Zhen Chan sounded cheerful, "’Wealth and a mate make a fine home.’ Isn’t having a daoist couple nice? Speaking of which, boy, what do you think about that half-demon from the Cat Clan nearby? You seem to really like her ears."

...So it’s been decided that I’m a cat-ear fanatic?

The two exchanged a few more casual words. Wang Qi said, "Alright, time to head back, I’ve got the martial arts examination tomorrow. Old man, how are you going to handle your youthful memories?"

"Take the pot with you. The Kun Mountain Sword is yours as a gift."

Suddenly receiving a top-grade heavy artifact, Wang Qi showed no excitement. Instead, he looked disdainfully at the sword in his hand, "But really, it’s pretty much useless to me."

Zhen Chan was taken aback, "What do you mean ’pretty much useless’? A top-grade heavy artifact is something even those in the Nascent Soul Stage wouldn’t think beneath them!"

The studious Wang Qi had a troubled look on his face, "This thing is not only incompatible with Modern Cultivators, but its mana efficiency is also low, and for me, a talisman artifact is more practical. Its only advantage is its unique material that even the Elephant Phase Wave Skill can’t break. As for its most precious ability ’to evolve one’s own body by seizing the power of mountains and rivers’ dragon veins’... the times have changed, old man. The moment I use such a method that harms Heaven and Earth and benefits myself, either the Law Enforcement Officer or Security Guardian will capture me within minutes. To be wanted by an organization with infinite prospects all for the sake of a magical artifact with a measured future—would I be an idiot?"

Zhen Chan thought for a moment, didn’t argue, but only sighed, "Hey, buddy, you and I, this old man, are both outdated!"

Wang Qi hefted the pot and said, "Let’s go."

Zhen Chan added, "By the way, kid, you forgot one thing—although the Kun Mountain is indeed not very useful anymore, its ability to remain hidden is still quite strong! It truly protected this pot for ten thousand years without being discovered. It is also thanks to it that I was able to persuade you."

Wang Qi’s face twisted oddly as he pointed to the stone where the pot had been buried, "Old man, you better take a look at this."

Zhen Chan’s spiritual sense followed the direction Wang Qi was pointing, and his tone became just as weird, "Heh."

Where the pot had just been, there was a piece of paper that had obviously been pressed down by the pot and missed by both of them. The paper was intact, unlike the spirit talisman on the pot that turned to ash at the touch. Wang Qi unfolded the paper to find that it wasn’t just well-preserved, but also remarkably resilient.

The paper contained the following sentences:

Kun Character No. 765 Relic, for those fated: This place was originally discovered by Cultivators from Mountain River City in the 235th year of the Immortal Alliance Epoch, yet considering the relics left by predecessors are not easy to preserve and that forcefully deciphering them would not be entirely successful, resulting in imperfection, we thus dared not take them.

However, this place was arranged by Ancient Cultivators, and it should be that a person of fate will come to claim it. Thus, we leave this message, hoping that you will heed it.

What Ancient Cultivators left is not applicable in modern times. Yet with respect to historiography, the Life Path, and the human path, the matters here are all important materials. We hope that you would rent it to the Immortal Alliance for research purposes. The Immortal Alliance would also offer compensation.

...

Wang Qi and Zhen Chan looked at each other, slightly bewildered.

This confident approach to clear the way, only to find that you are not the first one to arrive—the feeling was a bit subtle!

In ancient times, another significant activity for Cultivators was to brave the relics, scavenging the resources and possible inheritances that remained. However, such ventures had gradually become extinct in current times.

There were two reasons for this.

Firstly, what could be called a relic was mostly left by the Ancient Method and the Ancient Method... it signified completely outdated Elixirs, Magic Artifacts, and illegal inheritances that were no longer practical! The risk was hardly worth the reward.

Secondly, was that the Immortal Alliance expressly prohibited such actions. For Modern Cultivators, each relic is an important material for the study of human evolution and development. While Ancient Method theories are thoroughly obsolete compared to Modern Cultivation, their applications can still inspire ideas for Modern Cultivators. Sending laypeople to stumble upon relics? Think of how much research material that could potentially destroy!

In the present days, if a Cultivator discovered a relic, they would most likely choose to report it—for private digging would only yield a few shoddy Magic Artifacts plus some heavenly materials and earthly treasures, whereas reporting would garner a generous reward. What choice would you make?

And for scattered relics like the Kun Mountain Sword, the Immortal Alliance had different systems in place.

After Wang Qi finished the formalities and registration at the Jiongli Branch’s relevant office, the night had grown deep.

Wang Qi left the Kun Mountain Sword at the Immortal Alliance Branch. The sword would be examined by experts, its precise forging time determined, its mechanism analyzed—adding a bold and thick stroke to the compilation of Shenzhou’s Artifact Refining History.

Of course, this did not mean donating the Kun Mountain Sword to the Immortal Alliance for nothing. The Immortal Alliance stated it was merely a rental. Approximately three to six months later, once the research is complete, it would be returned. The rental fee from the Immortal Alliance was sizable—Wang Qi could earn a unit of Merit in half a year without doing anything else. And if the sword’s refining techniques and design philosophies could spark inspiration in an Immortal Alliance Cultivator, Wang Qi would receive additional shares of Merit. In the end, an Immortal Alliance Artifact Refiner would take on the task of re-refining the Kun Mountain Sword, making this Ancient Method Magic Artifact even more suitable for Modern Cultivators.

Should the Kun Mountain Sword get damaged during the research, the Immortal Alliance would compensate Wang Qi with a Top Grade Heavy Artifact.

In the eyes of the Immortal Alliance, which was capable of refining Immortal Artifacts, a single Heavy Artifact had negligible practical value. Yet as an ancient object, it held research value. For Wang Qi, exchanging a Magic Artifact that couldn’t be used for the opportunity to have it re-refined and gaining additional Merit was an extremely lucrative deal. This made him exceptionally happy, and he held the Immortal Alliance’s system in even higher regard.

Positive-sum games are eternally better than zero-sum games.

Thinking about how he would look, sporting a Heavy Artifact longsword, made Wang Qi’s steps a bit livelier. Although Mathematics was an Immortal Artifact, it was far too unique to flaunt casually. In contrast, the mere Heavy Artifact-level Kun Mountain Sword would add significantly more to his style.

Caught up in these thoughts, Wang Qi failed to notice the people around him. When he finally looked up, he found himself surrounded by tearful Xinyue Disciples.

A certain top student felt slightly uneasy, "Umm… Is there something wrong?"

"Senior Brother Wang! You’ve finally returned!"

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