Absolute Destiny Game.

Chapter 568 Career Choice, Realm of True Immortals

System notification: Combat data extraction in progress...

System notification: Combat data analysis in progress...

System notification: Available professions are being generated...

A series of cold system notifications appeared in Xiao Jie's mind, causing even someone who had already attained immortality to feel a mortal's trepidation and anticipation. This feeling was quite strange, as if he had returned to the time when he first started playing this game, meticulously calculating every attribute point and every piece of equipment.

System notification: Your career advancement has been generated. Please choose from the following three careers.

【Career Option 1: Eight Desolate Wanderer (Legendary Class)】

Core Skill: Boundless Traveler

The Eight Desolate Wanderer is a wandering sage who has traversed the nine provinces and four seas, firmly believing that travel is cultivation, and the journey itself is the source of power. Each time an exploration activity of a region map is completed (exploration progress 100%), movement speed is permanently increased by 3%, all attribute resistances by 2%, and base attribute bonus by 1%, and one stack of "Wanderer's Mark" is gained (up to 20 stacks). Each stack of Wanderer's Mark also provides a 1% cooldown reduction effect to all skills.

Talent 1: Swift Movement Across the Eight Desolations (Epic). Your steps have been blessed by the Earth God, and your movement is no longer hindered by ordinary terrain. You can move freely on special treacherous terrains such as water, lava, and poisonous swamps (but will still suffer corresponding environmental damage over time), and your movement speed is increased by an additional 50% when not in combat. You can actively activate this talent effect, allowing you to enter a "travel" state for 10 seconds, ignoring all collision volume and regular crowd control effects (3-minute cooldown).

Talent 2: Adaptability (Epic). Your body and soul have learned to resonate with all things during your long journey. You automatically gain elemental resistances and environmental adaptation bonuses based on your environment (e.g., increased fire resistance and extreme heat resistance in desert environments, and increased frost resistance and cold resistance in glacial polar regions), and are immune to most common environmental negative effects (such as disorientation, movement slowdown, and visual interference). Additionally, you can actively choose "Environment Simulation" once a day to briefly gain the characteristics and temporary abilities of a powerful creature or unique element in the current area.

Talent 3: Traveler's Bounty (Legendary). You are a collector who has traversed the land, and everything you gain on your journey takes on deeper meaning. The probability of obtaining rare items from treasure chests, gathering resources, quest rewards, and monster drops is increased by 30%, and the total amount of in-game currency you acquire is increased by 40%. For every 5 Traveler's Marks you accumulate, you gain an additional 1 point of hidden luck. In unexplored, unknown areas, your senses become sharper, making it easier to discover hidden resource points and entrances to secret realms.

【Career Option 2: Immortal Without Dust (Exclusive Career for Immortals)】

Core skills: Born and raised in nature
Immortals without dust are immortals naturally formed from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. They do not need to deliberately cultivate and can steadily improve their cultivation level. You can automatically absorb spiritual energy from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the essence of the sun and moon in your surroundings. Depending on the concentration of spiritual energy in your environment and its natural affinity, you will obtain 1-10 layers of "Spirit Transformation" effect. The higher the layer, the faster the efficiency of absorbing and transforming spiritual energy.

Talent 1: Heavenly Way of Non-Action (Legendary). The Immortal of No Dust is a being transcending worldly strife, thus untouched by karma. Failure to complete an accepted quest will not incur any penalty of karma points, nor will it deduct any reputation or favorability. Your actions are extremely unlikely to provoke factional hostility or incur permanent hatred from NPCs.

Talent 2: Clarity of Mind (Epic). Through years of meditation and enlightenment, your mind remains as clear and still as a mirror. You are immune to all mind-control effects (including fear, confusion, hypnosis, and madness), ensuring you will not be disturbed by inner demons when cultivating immortality, seeking enlightenment, or breaking through realms.

Talent 3: Breathing and Cultivation (Normal). While automatically absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, you can transform some of this spiritual essence into insights into the laws of heaven and earth, thereby steadily gaining a certain amount of experience points. Although the cultivation speed is not as rapid as slaying demons and monsters, it is superior in its stability and sustainability, free from disasters and calamities.

【Career Option 3: Myriad Transformations Immortal (Exclusive Career for Immortals)】

Core skill: Contemplating all things
The Myriad Transformations Immortal can conjure all things, changing in countless ways. The reason for this lies in its ability to "visualize" the very essence of heaven and earth. You no longer need to acquire the target's essence or learn the corresponding transformation spells. You only need to deeply observe and understand the target (i.e., "visualize") to generate relevant entries in your visualization catalog.

Through continuous observation and analysis of the essence of things, one gradually understands their inherent laws and ultimately gains the incredible power to transform their forms, control their abilities, and master their essence.

When your visualization progress towards a target reaches 33%, you can initially transform into the shape of that target and obtain its physical action module.

When the visualization progress reaches 66%, you can simulate and acquire the target's main skills for your own use.

When the visualization progress reaches 100%, you can perfectly transform into that target and gain all of its abilities, traits, and exclusive functions.

Talent 1: Unity of All Things (Legendary). You have glimpsed the ultimate in the Way of Change. When you use any shapeshifting spell, the mana cost is reduced by 99%, and all the transformed forms perfectly retain your original life essence and core attributes while inheriting the characteristics of the target.

Talent 2: Nine Transformations of the Heavenly Gang (Epic). You can upgrade and enhance your mastered ordinary transformation spells into "Dharma Transformations" imbued with the power of laws. All Dharma Transformations not only multiply in power but also gain corresponding powerful mythical skills and are recognized by the laws of heaven and earth as true mythical beings. You can master up to nine different Dharma Transformations simultaneously, and Dharma Transformations will not conflict with the mythical beings you master.

Talent 3: Unbound by Objects (Excellent). The objects you contemplate are not limited to living beings. You can use this skill on inanimate objects (such as divine weapons, mechanical puppets, mountains, rocks, water, and even celestial bodies) to comprehend their structural laws and transform or simulate their characteristics.

Xiao Jie stared intently at the three light screen options that appeared before him, and couldn't help but be slightly taken aback. He had thought that the advancement selection would be made among three different immortal professions, but he didn't expect to see this combination—only "Dustless Immortal" and "Myriad Transformations Immortal" were clearly exclusive immortal professions, while the other was a legendary profession called "Eight Desolate Walker".

The "Tribulation Immortal" and "Blood Destroyer Immortal" that he had glimpsed in the Mirror of Three Lives did not appear. Instead, a legendary profession centered on travel and exploration was abruptly introduced.

It's really a surprise.

However, Xiao Jie only pondered for a moment before understanding the key point. "This career advancement is not granted out of thin air, but is rooted in the player's own game experience and behavior patterns." He realized, "My extraordinary journey of traversing the perilous Northern Dark Forest, crossing the vast Northern Sea, and even eventually crossing the Realm of Emptiness, perfectly matches the unlocking conditions for 'Eight Desolate Traveler'."

“That makes sense.” He nodded to himself. “As for the Tribulation Immortal and Blood Destruction Immortal, I suppose I haven’t achieved the corresponding specific accomplishments or triggered the key conditions, so I haven’t been able to unlock them. What the Three Lives Mirror reflected back then was probably just the potential direction of my hidden talents, but to truly acquire them, I still need to work hard and practice along the corresponding path.”

The appearance of "Dustless Immortal" and "Myriad Transformations Immortal" is clearly closely related to his previous gaming experience.

“That’s not right,” Xiao Jie thought for a moment and a little doubt arose. “I clearly completed the karmic mission, accepted the responsibility of saving the world, and will even participate in the war in the underworld. Logically speaking, I should be deeply involved with ‘karma’, so how could I unlock this seemingly ‘untouched by karma’ immortal state?”

After much speculation, he came up with a possibility: "Could it be that the prerequisite for unlocking the Immortal of Dustless is that no causal points have ever been deducted? That's possible, since I've completed very few tasks, and all of them were successful, so my causal points have always been increasing." As for the "Immortal of Myriad Transformations," needless to say, "transformation" is his specialty. From the beginning of the game to now, he has changed into countless forms, and his foundation is extremely deep.

So, what should we do now?

The "Eight Desolate Traveler" is ruled out first. No matter how legendary it is, it is ultimately not a position for immortals, and it does not match the level of power that one is currently pursuing.

The biggest allure of the "Dustless Immortal" class lies in its ability to "lie down and relax." Leveling up requires no monster-hunting, spiritual cultivation increases without arduous training, and most importantly, there are no penalties for failing quests. This is practically the perfect class tailor-made for players who crave comfort and avoid risk. If you're still the ordinary player who needs to proceed cautiously and meticulously, this class is undoubtedly a god-tier choice.

“Unfortunately,” Xiao Jie shook his head slightly, his self-awareness extremely clear. “Given my gaming style, once I accept a mission, I will do everything in my power to complete it and pursue the optimal solution. This ability of ‘no penalty for mission failure’ is of little significance to me.” Furthermore, this class provides negligible improvement to direct combat ability. While “Clear Mind” is good, what ordinary opponent can cast an effective mental spell on an immortal? It’s practically a useless talent.

However, if the enemy has the strength to threaten an immortal, then the first thing to consider is to fight with magic. The value of immunity to mind magic is not so great if the outcome of a head-on confrontation is decided.

In contrast, the "Immortal of Myriad Transformations" seemed incredibly magical, especially its core ability of "Visualizing All Things," which even stated that it could visualize non-living entities. "Doesn't that mean I can truly transform my thoughts into reality, like the legendary Sun Wukong?" Xiao Jie's heart raced slightly, and a bold idea popped into his head, "If I visualize a J-20 fighter jet, could it actually transform into a fighter jet and soar through the heavens?"

Just imagining that scene is enough to get one's heart racing and feel incredibly excited and expectant.

Xiao Jie didn't hesitate for long; he had always preferred a path that combined potential and fun. Now, after carefully comparing the abilities and characteristics of the two immortal professions, he quickly made his final decision.

"You're the one—the Immortal of Myriad Transformations!" [System Notification: You have chosen "Immortal of Myriad Transformations" as your first immortal class.]

[System notification: You have learned a new skill—[Contemplation of All Things]].

[System Notification: You have acquired new class talents—[Universal Unity], [Nine Transformations of Heaven], and [Unbound by Material Principles].]

[System notification: Your career path has been determined, and the relevant skill trees have been unlocked.]

The moment the system notification sound ended, Xiao Jie felt a sudden boom in his mind, as if some invisible shackles had been broken, or as if an endless torrent of information was rushing in!

Countless profound knowledge about change, form, and essence emerged naturally, as if it were already imprinted deep within the soul, and the perception of all things in the world suddenly became incredibly delicate and profound.

He seemed to "hear" the elemental rhythms contained in the wind, "see" the structural textures within the rocks, and "touch" the energy frequencies flowing in the light. His control over spiritual energy became more refined and effortless; with the slightest thought, the spiritual energy within him moved as if it were his own arm, seemingly able to reshape itself according to his will at any moment. This was a sublimation originating from the very source of life, not merely an increase in power, but a deeper understanding and integration into the rules governing the world.

Feeling the strange and significant changes within himself, Xiao Jie felt increasingly awe-inspiring and even more certain that his previous caution was correct—"Fortunately, I restrained myself at the time and did not rashly try to pry into the details of the game's official team."

The level and power represented by an entity that can so easily grant players such power involving the very essence of laws are not so easy to discern or provoke.
"Unless one day I truly grasp the power to shake the rules and fully understand the essence and mystery of this 'game world,' it's best to keep a low profile and endure for now," he silently warned himself.

After adjusting to his newfound power, he habitually opened his attribute panel to examine it closely. However, looking at the information on the panel, he frowned slightly.

"Huh? That's strange... Why is the realm still showing as 'Scattered Immortal Realm'?"

He has clearly completed his career advancement and obtained a powerful immortal profession. Logically, shouldn't he have advanced to the "True Immortal Realm"?
"How exactly are the levels of immortality divided? Is it not determined by profession?" Xiao Jie pondered. Clearly, he couldn't find the answer by simply speculating on his own.

"Perhaps we should consult those three senior immortals about this matter." He thought of Lin Xuance, Wu Qingyue, and Su Zhiqing from the Heaven-Mending Alliance. They had been immortals for a long time and must know a great deal about this.

Having made up his mind, Xiao Jie no longer hesitated.

First, he transformed back into human form, then with a wave of his hand, he tore open another stable spatial rift in front of him and stepped into it. The next moment, he had returned from the gloomy wilderness of the underworld to the bright, sunny real world—

He glanced at the mini-map and realized he was currently at a remote foothill in Longhua Prefecture. After determining his direction, he immediately took to the clouds, his figure transforming into a streak of light, speeding towards the Ginkgo Village he remembered. Soon, the iconic towering golden ginkgo tree came into view, the village still peaceful and serene.

Before it had fully descended from the clouds, a powerful shout reached my ears.

"Watch closely! This punch is to be thrown like this!"

The martial arts immortal Wu Qingyue was standing in an open space outside the village, instructing Hao Mie, Han Luo, and Wo Yu Feng Tian. As he spoke, he seemingly casually threw a punch forward.

This punch had no dazzling brilliance, no earth-shattering momentum, and you couldn't even feel any strong power fluctuations. It was just an ordinary, simple straight punch.

However, the fist struck a towering rocky hill a hundred meters away, which seemed to be instantly flattened by the terrifying hand of an invisible giant!
The massive mountain trembled violently, followed by a sickening cracking sound emanating from within. Then, instead of exploding, countless rock fragments seemed to be utterly disintegrated and compressed at the molecular level by an absolute force, instantly turning into dust. These dust was then forcibly gathered and compressed by a powerful fist-like intent, ultimately being wiped away as if by an invisible giant hand, leaving only a smooth, mirror-like, massive concave cross-section and the lingering scent of fine stone dust in the air. Throughout the entire process, energy was condensed to its absolute limit, with not a single trace leaking out, demonstrating terrifyingly powerful control.

As the smoke and dust slowly dissipated, a terrifying ravine stretching for miles was revealed behind them, plowed out by the aftershocks of the punches.

The mountain that had been ravaged by bandits was blasted in two.

Looking at the small hill that had been leveled and completely disappeared in one blow, Hao Mie, Han Luo, and Wo Yu Feng Tian were all dumbfounded, frozen in place like clay sculptures, their minds blank.

The power of that punch is probably enough...

"See that!" Wu Qingyue stood up, his voice booming, "Don't think that martial arts are inferior to those mysterious Taoist magic and immortal techniques! Let me tell you, by entering the Tao through martial arts and practicing to the extreme, you can also destroy mountains and seas, seize stars and capture the moon, and even shatter the void. It is also a path to the supreme Tao!"

"Back then, I, Wu Qingyue, was able to achieve immortality thanks to this martial art that I had honed to its ultimate level! By tempering my physical body and blood to their peak, drawing upon the innate Qi within my body, and then using an unwavering martial will as a guide, I remotely sensed the most primal and violent spiritual energy between heaven and earth. I did not gently absorb it, but subdued and refined it with absolute power, integrating it into every inch of my flesh and blood, and every wisp of my soul, so that every move I made contained the great power of heaven and earth, forming its own laws, requiring no external seeking. This is my path to immortality!"

"do you understand?!"

"I...I understand!" The three snapped out of their utter shock, their eyes blazing with intense fervor, their hearts surging with uncontrollable excitement. They thought to themselves, if one day they could possess even these skills of their master, even if they couldn't become immortals immediately, they would definitely be unparalleled powerhouses, invincible throughout the land!

At this moment, Wu Qingyue seemed to sense something and turned to look in the direction where Xiao Jie had landed. A smile appeared on his rugged face: "Eh? It's Fellow Daoist Suifeng. What brings you here today? Hmm... there seems to be some new changes in your aura."

Xiao Jie bowed respectfully and said directly, "Fellow Daoist has keen eyesight. I have just completed my professional advancement and gained some new abilities, but when I checked my realm, I found that I am still stuck at the Loose Immortal realm, instead of the True Immortal realm I expected. Therefore, I have come to ask you, what exactly is the difference between the Loose Immortal and the True Immortal realm, and how should one advance?"

“A true immortal is a truly perfect and flawless immortal.” Wu Qingyue stroked his chin and explained, “You have just ascended to the immortal position and your immortal foundation is just being established. You have not yet mastered many of the supernatural powers and abilities that immortals should have, nor have you fully grasped the understanding and application of the laws of heaven and earth. Your immortal body and soul also need time to be polished and perfected. Once you have solidified your own path and mastered all kinds of supernatural powers and wonderful methods, your realm will naturally be reached, and you will become a true immortal.”

He paused, then continued, "As for the 'profession' you mentioned, I'm not very familiar with it. Immortals cultivate in different ways, each with their own focus and countless methods, but the essence of their power is not superior or inferior. Take the Myriad Laws Sovereign, for example; she can flatten a mountain with a single spell, and I, Old Wu, can do the same with a single punch. The key lies in the depth of your understanding of your own 'Dao' and the degree of control you have over your power. If your realm is not high enough and your accumulation is insufficient, you naturally cannot be considered a true immortal."

“Since your main focus is on the art of transformation, you must cultivate this supernatural power to the point where you can move at will, transform into countless forms, and even touch upon the very essence of the laws of transformation before you can be considered a ‘true immortal’ in this path.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jie felt a sudden sense of clarity and seemed to be deep in thought.

"I see... Thank you for your guidance, Fellow Martial Arts." He bowed and thanked you.

So, my goal is very clear now—to do everything I can to improve my strength! Not only do I need to cultivate the "Nine Transformations of Heaven" to the highest level as soon as possible, but I also need to visualize those powerful divine beasts, strange beasts, and even legendary innate beings as much as possible, and master their mythical skills and original characteristics.

Through continuous accumulation and breakthroughs, perhaps before long, one will naturally achieve success and truly step into that flawless state—

The Realm of True Immortals!

(End of this chapter)