I Can See Health Bars in Real Life-Chapter 453 - 50: The Not-So-Distant Immortal Realm, Stolen Divine Authority
Penglai Island emerged in another serene part of the ocean, having removed the temporary barrier that had been erected. Now only a dense mist enveloped the sea, concealing the island’s presence.
However, from an outsider’s perspective, the mist seemed to seal off not just the island but also the sky above it. Yet, from the island’s viewpoint, the encircling white mist was invisible, and the sky appeared clear and bright, showing the night sky and the starry sea.
Under the bright moonlight, two people strolled along the abandoned village street, the adjacent lake reflecting the beauty of the starry sky like a mirror, with a cool night breeze gently wafting by.
"By the way, why did you tell them you’re an Immortal?"
Kikyo recalled the earlier incident and softly asked.
"Well... I wouldn’t call it false advertising; I just mentioned it in advance since I will definitely become an Immortal in the future." Gu Mo walked alongside the Witch, looking at the volcano’s rim in the distance, casually explaining in response to the question.
He simply predicted something in advance. After all, being the island owner and not far from the Immortal Realm, it made sense to use this persona in the initial promotion to those fortunate or unfortunate individuals, right?
Yes, it’s definitely reasonable, he earnestly pondered and convincingly reassured himself.
"Will you definitely become an Immortal?"
The Witch, hearing this, was somewhat surprised and glanced at him lightly: "Are you really determined?"
Back when she didn’t know much about him, she found his interest in the Elder Immortal’s legacy a good thing. But later, realizing his true identity wasn’t simple and concealed many secrets, she mostly dismissed the thought.
However, she hadn’t expected he genuinely intended to enter this domain, which naturally surprised the Witch.
Yet upon reflection, it remained a good thing, as there is a vast difference between a pure Great Demon and a Sage among Demons.
A genuine Immortal emphasizes self-cultivation and moral perfection, and although Gu Mo never appeared as a malevolent Demon, often lacking apparent demonic traits, advancing further would be more beneficial.
"Yes, I’m quite interested in Immortals..." Gu Mo nodded in agreement, having already locked in his profession; it was a settled matter, and expressing regret was too late, although he didn’t regret it either—after all, he couldn’t possibly walk on one leg forever.
"Cultivating Immortal Techniques isn’t easy; perseverance is key..." the Witch nodded gently, her ethereal voice resonating in the night breeze.
"I’m aware, but it isn’t that difficult. It won’t take too long for me to reach that realm..." Gu Mo nodded while chuckling, speaking lightheartedly and not entirely in jest, intending to give the Witch a heads-up considering his rapid growth as a Player.
Normally, Immortal cultivation is indeed challenging, as documented in those notes, requiring three to five years just to get started and then embarking on the formal cultivation path.
Cultivation also demands long-term commitment, much like building Physical Strength through exercise, while spiritual cultivation involves meditation techniques to hone the soul’s will, yet it never strays far from its core discipline.
It’s a skill developed through persistence, and time alone isn’t enough since countless individuals labor to sharpen their souls lifelong, ending up with only deep Mana, limited by their mortal lifespan and unable to transcend into a higher existence.
Therefore, cultivation is supplemented with various elixirs for longevity, including a dozen ancient prescriptions for life extension in the Immortal’s legacy, aiming to maximize lifespan, seeking immortality through longevity—thus illustrating how arduous and lengthy this journey is.
But this is the normal situation, and Gu Mo is different; he’s abnormal.
Due to prior allocation of major resources and focused growth on Spirit, his current spiritual attribute is already extraordinarily high, enabling him to unlock the advanced Spiritual Realm of Extraordinary to Saint without the initial painstaking cultivation ordinary people undergo.
However, Kikyo apparently misunderstood, surveying him with her beautiful eyes and calmly stating:
"True, with your inherent Power, achieving that is easy. Becoming an Immortal is merely another choice for you; with determination, it’s as simple as that..."
Gu Mo blinked and smiled but gave no further explanation. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞
It’s not a wrong understanding.
He stretched out his arms vigorously, took a deep breath, gazing at the bright moon in the sky. Nearly ten days had passed in the outside world—it was already mid-month again, the full moon gleaming, ushering in a new cycle of phases, reaching the moment of fullness.
