I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

Unfortunately, the result seemed to be as useless as he had predicted.

He had been performing hand seals for several days without sensing the existence of the 'true body', and took this opportunity to break the 'illusion' before him.

One day.

Two days...

As time passed, Wei Tu, now a mortal, felt an increasing hunger in his stomach. Waves of intense hunger and weariness surged through his mind, constantly assaulting his consciousness.

However, as a cultivator who endures wind and rain and a body cultivator who has undergone numerous physical training sessions, Wei Tu's willpower is many times stronger than that of ordinary mortals.

Even after starving for half a month, becoming skin and bones with cracked and bleeding lips, he still did not choose to give up and continued to perform hand seals, trying to 'awaken' his true form.

But soon, the mortal bodies within this illusionary realm, after nearly a month of depletion, found their lives teetering on the brink of collapse, like candles flickering in the wind.

To this point, he still hasn't come up with a new solution to break the deadlock.

After all—no matter how powerful he is, how many dangers he has faced, or how clever he is… it would be difficult for him to easily break through the illusion of the 'Rebirth Realm' set up by the immortals of the Victory Glory Realm in such a short time.

The power of a cultivator who has achieved the Fusion Realm is still far too weak compared to that of an immortal or the power of a realm.

Finally, with a 'thud,' he could no longer hold on as he sat cross-legged and fell off the stone bed. In a sharp pain, his consciousness blurred, and he completely lost consciousness.

After losing consciousness.

I don't know how much time has passed; it seems like a day, or two, or three...

When Wei Tu felt a cool, spiritually potent liquid on his parched lips and throat, he groggily awoke.

At this moment, he was half-lying on the stone bed covered with cotton cushions, while Xiao Xianzi sat beside the bed, her brows furrowed with worry and anxiety.

This wasn't the first time Wei Tu had been so close to this woman.

But at this moment, he could clearly smell the pleasant, orchid-like fragrance emanating from the woman.

At the same time, the woman's profile gained a breathtaking beauty.

It makes people linger and become addicted.

"Is it due to the influence of this illusion? Or... is it because I was saved?" Wei Tu pinched his philtrum, forcing himself to regain his usual composure.

At this moment, he felt more and more that this place was an 'illusion', and that Fairy Xiao was the 'spirit of the illusion' that was very likely to lure him into falling into its trap.

Normal cultivators wouldn't be this friendly to a stranger they've only known for a few days.

That worried expression is something that most people wouldn't show except for their closest relatives.

"If I hadn't discovered it in time and happened to sense it with my divine sense, the food and water that Senior Kou threw off the cliff would have really killed him this time..." Upon seeing Wei Tu awaken, Fairy Xiao's expression brightened, and her rosy cheeks immediately showed more joy.

However, Wei Tu, who was wary of Fairy Xiao, was not impressed. He nodded indifferently, then glanced at the food and water on the table next to him with a slight frown.

But after a moment, he seemed to remember something, and his brows gradually relaxed.

This time, he was rescued by Fairy Xiao in time and was forced to drink water, but... since he did not drink it voluntarily, it may not be considered that he was infected.

There's no other reason than that if this illusion could ensnare him and 'annihilate' him based on this alone, then he would probably have died the instant he entered this illusion.

There's no need to go through all that trouble anymore.

Perhaps... only if he takes it himself and does it himself will it truly become a settled fact!
"Thank you so much for your help, Fairy Xiao. I am deeply grateful," Wei Tu said, bowing in thanks.

But with this simple action, a deep sense of fatigue and weakness instantly spread throughout his body, forcing him to take several heavy breaths.

"Does Senior Kou still harbor suspicion towards me?"

At this moment, Fairy Xiao seemed to notice Wei Tu's coldness towards her. She frowned slightly, and her expression instantly turned cold.

"If it weren't for the help of predecessors... and the fact that Senior Kou is a Nascent Soul cultivator who can give me some pointers on cultivation and help me break through to the Nascent Soul realm and leave this place... I wouldn't have given Senior Kou such a kind look."

After speaking, the woman gave Wei Tu a deep look, then without any hesitation, she flicked her pink sleeve and flew away from the simple cave.

to this scene.

Wei Tu didn't seem to care much.

Even the most beautiful woman, once he learns that she might be a 'spirit of illusion,' is nothing more than a withered skeleton to him.

Moreover, he is no ordinary cultivator; he has countless entanglements with people in the outside world who are bound by emotional debts with him.

"But... how do we break this deadlock?"

Wei Tu raised his hand and glanced at it. The four large characters "Do Not Cultivate" were engraved on his palm, now an old scar.

This time, it was because Fairy Xiao saved him in time that he did not perish due to the hunger and thirst of mortals.

But he left in a huff...

This means that he will once again be forced to make this choice between 'life' and 'death'.

And next time...

"If this woman is the spirit of the illusion, she will surely save me. If she is not the spirit of the illusion, there is a considerable chance that she will abandon me like most cultivators..." Wei Tu took a deep breath, wondering whether he should gamble on this chance.

After all, his current judgment is merely his own 'speculation'. It is highly likely that the real way to break the deadlock and escape this 'illusory realm of rebirth' has always been the method that Fairy Xiao mentioned at the beginning.

"No! There must be another way, another way that I've been overlooking!"

Wei Tu narrowed his eyes, and at that moment, he suddenly remembered the 'Golden Purple Destiny' that he had always relied on.

Power and laws both exist in different levels.

The reason he was trapped in this illusion at this moment... to put it simply, was because the power level of the 'Rebirth Realm' illusion was too high, so much so that he, a Nascent Soul cultivator, had not even had time to react before he entered the illusion.

However, in terms of true 'power level', no matter how powerful it is, it is probably difficult to compare with the Gold and Purple Destiny.

The third realm of the four realms of life cultivation, the 'Life Shaping Realm,' is to condense one's life force into a destiny... and according to Fairy Xuanling, even a Tribulation-Transcending Immortal would find it difficult to reach this realm.

Therefore, naturally, the primordial power within the Golden Purple Destiny is definitely higher than that of the immortal who created this 'Rebirth Realm Illusion'... After all, the Radiant Realm is a lost realm that was long ago conquered by the ancient demons, so there is no reason why this 'illusion' left behind could threaten the ancient demons, demon gods, or immortals undergoing tribulation!
Therefore, as long as he can sense the 'Golden Purple Destiny' hidden deep within his sea of ​​consciousness, with his life force, he might be able to break through this 'Illusion of the Rebirth Realm'.

"On the contrary, the destiny of the 'late bloomer' is characterized by 'perseverance and perseverance, certain success'... As long as one cultivates, one can continue to improve..."

"In other words, as long as I can activate my 'true body' to cultivate in the outside world, the golden-purple destiny power it attracts can help me break this illusion... This is much more likely to succeed than awakening myself through a ritual!"

Thinking of this, Wei Tu's eyes grew brighter and brighter, and hope rose in his heart once again.

There was no other reason than the terrifying power of life force, which he had witnessed firsthand.

Even the Demon Ancestor Garan, who has been dead for many years, can use his life force to become the legendary 'Wish-Seeking Demon God' and once again seek 'resurrection'...

Not to mention that he, a mere nobody, managed to break through the illusion before him with his golden and purple destiny.

More importantly.

This method would also allow him to avoid this rather difficult 'life-or-death choice' at present.

It is undoubtedly the third way to break through the current predicament!
"But why... why didn't I think of this way to break the deadlock in the past month?" Wei Tu frowned secretly, not believing that he would be so stupid.

"Is it 'consciousness' after a near-death experience?"

He was slightly slow to realize this, but the thought came to him.

……

After devising a plan to break the deadlock, Wei Tu did not waste any time. He gritted his teeth, got up from the stone bed, and dragged his weak body out of the cave, arriving at the entrance of the adjacent Fairy Xiao's cave.

"I, Kou, am willing to offer my own cultivation experience as a bargaining chip, and I humbly request that Fairy Xiao... lend me a hand." Wei Tu took a deep breath and bowed respectfully.

Since leaving Danqiu Mountain Market, he has rarely been so humble in his cultivation, but for the sake of his life, he has no choice but to bow his head now.

"What does Senior Kou mean?" Upon hearing this, Fairy Xiao, who was inside the cave, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Just a moment ago, Wei Tu was quite indifferent to her, so why is he suddenly asking her for help now?
"I would like to try my solution again, but my mortal body cannot endure hunger. At that time... I beg Fairy Xiao to lend me a helping hand again..."

Wei Tu then stated his request.

This request is reasonable; not everyone will readily believe what others say before feeling utterly desperate.

Therefore, upon hearing this, Fairy Xiao had no doubts. Her expression softened slightly, and she used her magic to open the cave door, personally welcoming Wei Tu into her cave.

"I can certainly make this deal..."

"After all, to receive personal guidance from a Nascent Soul stage expert is an opportunity that many people in the outside world would find difficult to obtain."

Fairy Xiao smiled gracefully and agreed to Wei Tu's request and deal without any reservations.

Upon hearing this, Wei Tu seemed greatly relieved. He nodded slightly and immediately began to inquire about the woman's current cultivation level and some of the difficulties she encountered in her cultivation.

The foundation laid by rebuilding the foundation at the Golden Core stage is, in the eyes of ordinary cultivators, impeccable.

However, in the eyes of Wei Tu, a powerful being at the Integration Realm, Fairy Xiao's foundation inevitably appeared too weak.

“With this foundation, even if one reaches the peak of the Golden Core stage, the chance of breaking through will be no more than 40% even with the help of the ‘Nascent Soul Pill’… Moreover, there are no corresponding spiritual herbs or alchemists within this illusionary realm…” Wei Tu said directly without any politeness or pretense.

This is not because Wei Tu is inflexible.

Instead, he also needs more facts to determine whether Fairy Xiao is the 'Spirit of Illusion'.

Secondly, such guidance concerning the path of cultivation requires no subtlety from any cultivator.

A monk who knows gratitude will naturally express it.

Conversely, even without this incident, those hypocritical villains will be held accountable afterward.

"So this Foundation Establishment realm... has so many key points for breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage in the future." Half a day later, after listening to the teachings, Fairy Xiao's face gradually showed a look of realization, her initial confusion turning into understanding.

One day, two days...

Time began to flow slowly again.

Having completed his transaction with Fairy Xiao, Wei Tu began to multitask, giving her guidance on cultivation while continuing to manipulate hand seals, attempting to draw upon his life force and break through the illusion before him.

Soon, another month had passed.

This time, Wei Tu's consciousness blurred once again, and he felt a sense of impending death.

Fortunately, Xiao Xianzi was by his side this time. He had just fallen off the stone bed when she helped him up and fed him the 'spiritual water' that would prolong his life.

"Senior Kou, do you still wish to persist?"

Fairy Xiao frowned and asked.

While the spiritual water could prolong his life, Wei Tu was still a mortal at this moment. It might work once or twice, but if it happened too often, he would inevitably fall ill, causing his body to collapse.

At that time, it would also be considered a "wrongful death," failing to meet the requirement of "dying of old age."

“With Fairy Xiao by my side, I, Kou, will be worry-free for at least the next ten years,” Wei Tu shook his head, unconcerned.

"Very well." Hearing this, Fairy Xiao stopped trying to persuade Wei Tu and focused on her own cultivation.

soon.

Five years have passed in the blink of an eye.

In this continuous attempt, finally, on the verge of death, Wei Tu seemed to sense the existence of the 'true form', and the illusion in front of him became somewhat blurred, as if it could be torn apart.

But at that moment, upon seeing Fairy Xiao before him, his gaze sharpened slightly before becoming 'chaotic' once again.

"Senior Kou?" Noticing the unusual situation, Fairy Xiao immediately stepped forward to support Wei Tu, who was about to fall.

"I am unharmed." Wei Tu shook his head slightly, waved his hand to signal Fairy Xiao to leave, and then sat down to meditate again, as if this had become his instinct.

only--

This time, after several days of suffering, he finally collapsed, spitting out blood, due to long-term physical injuries.

“Senior Kou, if we continue to try… even if I can save you, but…” Fairy Xiao, who had revived Wei Tu with her magic, hesitated, her expression slightly conflicted.

But the next moment, something quite shocking happened to her.

Then, Wei Tu, who had refused to listen to advice for the past few years, seemed to be hesitant, preparing to guide his Qi into his body and begin cultivating like her.

However, upon realizing this, Fairy Xiao's expression couldn't help but become somewhat wistful.

Because she knew that Wei Tu, like her, had given up more radical ways to escape and instead accepted the rules within this 'Rebirth Realm Illusion'.

"Fortunately—I only need to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm to escape from here." Suddenly, Xiao Xianzi's expression brightened again as she thought of this.

With Wei Tu, this 'Nascent Soul Old Monster,' around, her breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm is no longer an unattainable goal in this lifetime.

The chances of success will increase significantly!
Conversely, now that Wei Tu is 'defiled' here, he can better teach her further breakthroughs.

But it's a pity——

Wei Tu hesitated, seemingly unable to make up his mind. He repeated the action of guiding qi into his body over and over again, but he did not truly achieve 'guiding qi into the body'.

On the contrary, his weakened body vomited several mouthfuls of blood as a result of this movement.

He looked like his life was in grave danger.

"Senior Kou, this is a spirit tea I just brewed. It's quite delicious..."

Seeing this, Fairy Xiao, who had been frowning, made up her mind. With a flash of her eyes, she rolled up her sleeves, poured herself a cup of spiritual tea, and handed it to Wei Tu.

Upon seeing this spiritual tea, Wei Tu seemed to instinctively sense the danger within it. His right hand, which had just taken the cup, paused slightly, and he did not immediately drink the tea.

However, after a moment, he seemed to have forgotten something, his expression faltering slightly. Then he remembered that he had the spiritual tea in his hand, so he picked up the cup and began to sip it.

Seeing this, Fairy Xiao's expression softened somewhat, and she breathed a sigh of relief. (End of Chapter)