The Shadow of Immortality-Chapter 115: The Path of Stars

Jin screamed in Clark’s mind.

• "Are you insane?! How can you lie to him?"

• "It’s not a lie, in truth. Just a small part of the truth. Hahahahaha!"

Jin looked at Clark anxiously, while the other spoke with complete confidence.

• "In reality, my attainment is high. But what I lack, in reality, are the immortal methods. If you can offer me something, believe that my help will be free."

Gu Chang laughed.

• "How will it be free when you will naturally take the heritage? I was the one who obtained it."

Clark laughed and said:

• "Master Gu Chang, I made a mistake in explaining my position. Let me say it again: I will borrow them, not to destroy the immortal formation, but because this immortal formation... why? As you know, Star Path experts need information to make deductions."

Master Shark’s Den laughed.

• "I didn’t expect such perfection in your work. Fine."

• "In truth, this immortal formation is called the ’Hundred Waterfall Sequence Formation,’ belonging to the disciple of the False Venerable Bai Ning."

• "And we want to seize this heritage since it’s part of our territory."

• "Oh, if that’s the case, fine. I’ll help you. As I said, I possess the attainment, I just lack the immortal methods."

Gu Chang laughed.

• "Alright, Master Zo Long. If I see your performance is good, you will receive the immortal methods as a reward."

Clark laughed.

• "No, Master. That is generous of you, and I don’t want to be so rude to you."

• "No, it’s fine. After all, it’s a mutual benefit."

• "You two can stay here, and we will go tomorrow."

Clark smiled at Gu Chang.

• "Alright then. Grant me the immortal methods now, and if you permit me, I want to train in seclusion for a full day to be ready and deliver performance that satisfies you."

Gu Chang replied:

• "In truth, your tongue is very diplomatic. And to be honest with you, I don’t expect anything good from you. So, don’t disappoint me."

Clark clasped his hands and said:

• "Hahahahaha! Master Gu Chang, this humble man will not disappoint you."

Gu Chang looked at Clark coldly. The banquet ended, and Clark headed to a designated place for secluded training.

Meanwhile, Jin followed him and said:

• "How dare you exploit me?! How can you be so rude?!"

Clark laughed.

• "Jin, my benefit is your benefit. Don’t you want to get rid of the First Rank? Fine, let me say it: what’s coming... consider it advice. Whether you take it or not is up to you."

• "And it’s not easy to cross. Either become stronger, or you’ll become cannon fodder."

Jin sighed.

• "What do you mean?"

Clark sneered.

• "What I mean is, don’t falter and always expect the worst."

• "If an enemy pounces on you, be sure you will lose something."

• "After all, I’m a good example of that."

Clark left Jin, who wore a worried expression.

Clark arrived at a quiet cave where only the dripping water from the cave could be heard.

He had obtained two immortal-level Extreme Moves from the Star Path, both sixth rank.

One was called "Star Thoughts," resembling a ladybug with wings. Every time it vibrated, it revealed dewdrop-like, radiant droplets.

The other, also sixth rank, was called "Star Collision," resembling a blue-colored larva.

The Star Path follows simple fundamentals externally, but internally, they are also profound: Emotion, Will, and Thought.

The Star Path can generate thoughts and also shatter them.

It can also create emotions, resulting in love, anger, sadness, madness, and also stupidity.

It is also linked to thought. For example, stupidity: there is emotional stupidity, intellectual stupidity—all fall under two names: Thought and Emotion.

That is their explanation.

As for Will, it can be planted and destroyed. You can produce a will.

And it can control the body. So, planting is tempting to human souls. No will is stronger than a human’s will. Therefore, enslaving them through enslavement methods is very difficult.

Also, these two Extreme Moves help him with these three fundamentals.

It seems the formation involves the will of a dead person controlling it, like Mao Hua inside my body.

True, Mao Hua will help me in this matter.

Mao Hua’s form flashed in Clark’s mind as soon as he thought of it.

Clark spoke:

• "Mao Hua, help me train. What Extreme Moves and Combos do you know?"

Mao Hua laughed arrogantly.

• "As usual, you come to me when you need knowledge."

Clark sneered coldly.

• "Fine, fine. I admit your knowledge. Tell me, what do you know?"

Mao Hua replied:

• "There are two core Extreme Moves I know in the Star Path."

• "The first is ’Shattering Stars,’ which has a very powerful effect."

• "The second helps in deduction, called ’Star Insight.’"

• "Add some mortal-level Extreme Moves to it, and you’ll benefit more with greater effectiveness."

Clark smiled.

• "Very good. Then I’ll try to create a combo too, even though deduction will take time."

Mao Hua felt interested and asked:

• "What are you thinking about?"

Clark thought for a moment.

• "I see I’m close to merging two moves that combine the Star Path and the Sword."

Mao Hua was shocked and said:

• "Insane! You won’t be able to."

Clark asked:

• "Why?"

Mao Hua sighed.

• "Because, after all, when your attainment becomes King rank, you’ll be able to mimic paths. But you’re thinking of merging things, and that causes Dao Mark conflict and weakens the effect. Dao Marks, after all, conflict with each other and suppress each other too."

• "In truth, what I find strange about you is how you can use immortal-level Extreme Moves with such ease, even though you don’t have anything that makes it easy for you to use anything."

• "I kept watching you and don’t see any weakening effects. The effects of your usage are still amazing, powerful, and even shocking."

Clark was shocked.

In reality, her words were logical and realistic. What makes it easy for me?

Everyone I’ve met are cultivators of one or two paths.

Like a cultivator of the Luck and Blood Paths.

Or another of Metal and Sword.

And that’s what piqued my interest.

In reality, I find it strangely terrifying. What makes it easy for me and difficult for others?

I can raise my attainments easily.

And also, my influence in every path I cultivate was good to excellent.

It’s truly terrifying. I must hide this matter.

I will train on what I thought about.

At the same time, I will hide the move.

If it’s discovered that I cultivate any path easily without Dao Mark conflict, who knows what the severe consequences might be?

Who knows, maybe there’s a madman like the Spectral King Venerable who doesn’t mind conducting experiments on humans.

In truth, I don’t mind experimenting on myself, even if it’s harsh.

But I don’t want to be imprisoned or chased by someone. After all, I’m still beneath the strongest and most powerful.

Clark began buying mortal-level Extreme Moves and progressed well in his training. He even started deducing an Extreme Combo and named it "Sword Thoughts."

A special move that helps speed up deduction, generate thoughts quickly, and also shatter them.

Clark tried using it as the core of the combo "Heavenly Swords," alongside "Star Thoughts," "Star Collision," and supplementary mortal-level Extreme Moves.

Plop!

Arghhh!

• "I failed."

Clark spat a lot of blood. He used mortal healing methods; their effect was good since he was still mortal and hadn’t become immortal.

He tried again and failed, suffering a violent backlash.

And a fourth time too.

His vision became blurry, and standing itself was difficult.

He closed his eyes and tried.

Thoughts flashed rapidly, like torrents.

They were like white, radiant stars in his mind.

And also, numerous swords emerged in his mind in vast numbers. They collided, and many thoughts shattered.

Clark felt that his cognitive scope became wider during use.

It was useful for Clark’s training and using the immortal-level Extreme Combos he learned from Mao Hua.

Meanwhile, elsewhere, inside Master Shark’s Den’s palace.

Hei Nam looked at her husband. She hadn’t expected him to accept help from this stranger named Zo Long.

But she didn’t know that her husband had a deeper understanding than she imagined.

• "You seem surprised, Hei Nam."

Hei Nam sighed and looked at her husband with an emotional gaze.

• "How did you trust him?"

Gu Chang laughed.

• "I didn’t trust him. In truth, let me tell you something: the cunning ones are the best at delivering their work."

• "Why? Because he wants to gain a favor from me, and that’s not a small thing—respect from all people. That’s an old saying."

• "Place a drop of yourself in every sea."

Hei Nam laughed.

• "You’re right."

Gu Chang sighed.

• "It seems you didn’t like my answer."

• "Fine, let me elaborate more."

• "He showed he possesses high attainment and wanted to prove this before my eyes."

• "Also, he has a frighteningly diplomatic tongue. Even I felt he would prove himself."

• "But if he doesn’t prove himself, I’ve already spoken to Huang Bo."

• "After all, he possesses immortal-level Extreme Moves from the Star Path. He might lack attainment and true heritage."

• "While the other, since he says his attainment is high, definitely possesses a true heritage supporting him."

• "If he can display an extreme and distinguished combo, he’ll show me his excellence and superiority over Huang Bo."

• "It’s a winning equation for our side before everyone. After all, Zo Long accepted the crumbs."

Hei Nam smiled.

• "My husband’s understanding is truly marvelous. No wonder you are worthy of trust."

To be continued.....