Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 967: Immortal Fairy, Let’s Not Be Fated in the Next Life
Although the Heaven Mandate Immortal was smiling, Lu Yang could not feel any warmth from it.
Lu Yang swallowed hard. In the end, there’s still no escaping this ordeal.
Besides, if I remember correctly, the Immortals’ Quotes found in the Twins River space contained not only the words of the Heaven Mandate Immortal but all four ancient immortals...
Is this the Immortal Fairy’s test? It's too difficult.
My fate profile isn’t tough enough. My life probably ends here.
Immortal Fairy, if we are fated, let’s meet again in the next life.
“There’s no need to give him preferential treatment.” The Everlasting Immortal Fairy cared for Lu Yang. The latter was deeply moved, feeling as though he had found a lifeline.
She continued, “Didn’t you say that the greater the lightning tribulation’s power, the better the subsequent payoff for the cultivator? Just give him the hardest version.”
The Heaven Mandate Immortal clasped his hands behind his back and nodded with a smile. “Of course, of course.”
“...” Lu Yang was silent. Immortal Fairy, let’s not be fated in the next life. I’m afraid I’ll meet my end at your hands again.
“Do you plan to continue staying in this small world?”
“I’ll stay here until this child Jinghong completes her tutelage under me.” The Heaven Mandate Immortal believed in seeing things through.
“Do you want to head to the Dao-Seeking Sect with us? I reckon Lass Yun would like to meet you.”
“Who is Lass Yun?”
“Lu Yang’s Big Senior Sister.”
The Heaven Mandate Immortal pondered for a bit and saw no harm in a visit. “Sure.
“Oh, by the way, during the fight with that so-called Specter Lord from Great Qian, he left behind these four tokens.” He produced four tokens from behind his back. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
They were remarkably sturdy. The Midheaven Emperor-Lord clone had been obliterated in the lightning tribulation, yet these tokens survived. Their origins were clearly extraordinary.
The token inscribed with “Heaven Mandate” grew so hot in the Heaven Mandate Immortal’s hand that it became scorching. However, with his immortal metal arm, the temperature was no different from cool water.
The other three tokens were respectively inscribed with “Epoch,” “Qilin,” and “Nine-Layers.”
The Heaven Mandate Immortal analyzed. “He likely used this token to locate me. The closer it is to me, the hotter it becomes. I haven’t figured out the principle behind it yet.
“The other three tokens should function similarly. Keeping them here would be of little use. It’s better to have Young Friend Lu Yang keep it.”
Lu Yang accepted the three tokens.
Seeing that the conversation had come to a close, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy led Lu Yang out of the ancient ring’s small world.
Jinghong had been waiting outside. She was curious about what her shifu and the others were discussing, but dared not pry. When Lu Yang finally emerged, she asked in puzzlement. “Junior Brother Lu Yang, you’re finally out. Where is that very pretty female immortal?”
Lu Yang tapped his temple. “In my head. Anyway, what’s the current state of the battle?”
“With my shifu employing the immortal fire, he quickly captured the Devil-Vanquishing Divine Lord. The Demon-Subduing Divine Lord has yet to emerge from the Light-Retaining Treasure Box.”
Lu Yang nodded. At this point, the outcome is essentially decided. There’s also nothing to fear about further unforeseen circumstances. After all, we have two immortals on our side.
After a while, Master Jiesha of the Hanging Monastery and Shangguan Yu of the Five-Elements Sect rushed over to aid the Moon Laurel Immortal Palace after receiving the news. They joined forces to defeat the Demon-Subduing Divine Lord and the Devil-Vanquishing Divine Lord.
“They dare come to our immortal palace with this level of skill?” The Moonchaser True Person remarked smugly after their decisive victory.
“Damn it, I knew the Specter Lord was unreliable!” The two divine lords could no longer hold back their anger. Relying on the Midheaven Emperor-Lord’s favor, the Specter Lord had been in charge of the operation, using the two of them as bait while he intended to take credit for felling the tree.
And after all that fighting, there is still no sign of him.
“Look on the bright side. Maybe the Specter Lord encountered an immortal and is already dead,” the Demon-Subduing Divine Lord speculated maliciously.
“Greetings, Senior.” Shangguan Yu bowed to the Moonchaser True Person and Bai Ye.
Master Jiesha was still practicing the Mouth-Shut Chan Meditation, so he simply cupped his hands as a gesture.
“What senior? I just have some history with the immortal palace. I happened to pass by and saw they were in trouble, so I lent a hand.” The Moonchaser True Person wasn’t about to admit her true identity.
“If you say so, Senior,” Shangguan Yu replied with a smile. She was happy to converse with the Moonchaser True Person; it made her feel young.
“Hey, young one!”
Lan Ting and Tao Yaoye also rushed over.
“Senior Brother, you’re here. When we came by earlier, you weren’t.”
During the battle, they had searched everywhere for Lu Yang, but since he was inside the ancient ring’s small world, they naturally could not find him.
“Junior Sister Lan, Junior Sister Tao, are you both alright?”
“Yes, yes, we’re fine.” The two blushed as they met Lu Yang’s eyes, unavoidably recalling the “great battle” in Lu Yang’s guest room.
“Junior sisters, if you are confused about what happened earlier, there’s no need. From what I understand, an Incipient Dao Fruit spiraled out of control, setting off the chain of events.”
“Yes, yes, yes! It was all the fault of that Incipient Dao Fruit!” Regardless of whether it was the true reason, the two hastily went along with Lu Yang first and shifted the blame onto the Moonchaser True Person.
As for the truth, it is not important.
Then Bai Ye approached Lu Yang as well. “Apologies, Senior Brother Lu Yang. The immortal palace needs me right now. After I’ve dealt with the Great Qian cultivators, I’ll go find you at the Dao-Seeking Sect to play.”
“Sure, I’ll be waiting for you at the Dao-Seeking Sect.” Lu Yang smiled. Of all the people I’ve interacted with in the immortal palace, communicating with Bai Ye is the least taxing.
The Moon Laurel Immortal Palace had experienced a great battle. Fortunately, when it began, most of the disciples had been chasing Lu Yang’s wooden clone far away from the battlefield and were not affected.
Only the buildings near the Moon Laurel Immortal Palace’s entrance had been damaged in the battle. These structures were at least ten thousand years old, some dating back to the immortal palace’s founding.
“It’s fine as long as no one was hurt,” the Moonchaser True Person said, signaling that the Moon Laurel Immortal Palace should not fret over such matters.
“Come to think of it, it’s the Mid-Autumn Festival today.” Spotting a plate of mooncakes on the table, the Moonchaser True Person suddenly recalled the occasion. With her longevity, she often lost track of time.
“A’Ri, I shall not use this clone today, then,” Bai Ye said. She simply preferred this form; it wasn’t her only one. If she didn’t use it, there would be no switching between yin and yang and no change in identity.
With the battle concluded, the Moon Laurel Immortal Palace was filled with jubilation. Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye, who had planned to depart immediately, decided to stay for one more night before leaving.
“Senior Brother, have a mooncake.” Lan Ting grinned as she popped one into his mouth. “Don’t worry. I’ve tested it; no poison this time. You won’t enlarge or shrink.”
Lu Yang took a bite. The Osmanthus-flower filling was indeed refreshing and unique. “Junior Sister Tao, why don’t you have one too?” He offered Tao Yaoye a mooncake as well.
Snow drifted down in thick, swirling flakes. The three lay on the white ground, gazing at the bright moon above, basking in the quiet serenity.
The next day, Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye set out, each carrying a bundle packed by Lan Ting. They contained Osmanthus mooncakes and spirit fruits unique to the Moon Laurel Immortal Palace.
“Senior Brother Lu, Junior Sister Tao, come visit our immortal palace again when you have time.” Lan Ting waved them off.
“Definitely.” Lu Yang turned back and answered loudly with a wave.
Neither Lan Ting nor Tao Yaoye noticed the ancient black ring on Lu Yang’s middle finger.
