From Blood Mage to Styx Ancestor

Chapter 355 Styx Speaks of the Elixir of Immortality

"Brother Mo, please don't flatter me," Liu Wuxian said with a wry smile. "If it weren't for your guidance, Brother Mo, with my talent, I wouldn't even be able to join the Feather Transformation Sect."

Modi shook his head and said, "It's not impossible, at most the starting point will be a little lower, probably starting as a menial servant."

"Besides, aren't you adapting very well? You can even defeat enemies of higher levels."

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"Just luck, nothing but luck."

Liu Wuxian waved his hand, stared at the clothes on Mo Di's body that symbolized an outer disciple, thought for a moment, and said, "Brother Mo, are you... really an outer disciple?"

"Hmm, I guess so."

Mo Di thought back for a moment and realized that he didn't hold any official position in the Feather Transformation Sect and was still an outer disciple, with only slightly higher authority.

As soon as he said this, he saw Liu Wuxian's tense expression.

"So what if I'm an outer disciple? It's normal for me to be an outer disciple. Anyway, tell me what you want from the Scripture Pavilion this time."

Thinking about the important matter, Liu Wuxian straightened his posture, "I need to find a book on escape techniques to prepare for the upcoming outer sect competition."

Outer Sect: ...The Grand Competition?

"Yes, the winners will receive rewards from the sect and may even gain the favor of the sect elders."

Speaking of this, Liu Wuxian remembered that Mo Di was also an outer disciple and asked curiously, "Brother Mo, do you perhaps want to participate as well?"

"Participate? No way, I'll definitely get into trouble if I go. As the saying goes, it's easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with his underlings, and that's true here at the Feathered Ascension Sect as well."

Mo Di could basically foresee what Liu Wuxian would encounter later.

It's nothing more than him standing out in the outer sect competition, then getting into trouble with a certain disciple, and being targeted by a certain elder, when another elder who favors him speaks up for him.

If there is any additional content, it should be that the two made a bet, which ended with Liu Wuxian's victory.

Under his gaze, Liu Wuxian suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, goosebumps rising all over his body, as if his entire being had been seen through.

Turning his gaze away, Mo Di pulled out a bag of snacks that Xuan Guang had secretly kept from a hidden compartment on the counter. While chewing, he said, "I don't need any fame or fortune. For me, the greatest benefit is right here, in the books in this library."

Liu Wuxian didn't quite understand what he was saying.

In his view, the purpose of cultivating immortality is to seek pleasure and revenge, especially in this era where the path to immortality has been severed and becoming an immortal is no longer possible.

Even with the highest cultivation level, one can only live for a few hundred or a thousand years at most. In that case, it's better to seek invincibility for one lifetime.

"You should pay less attention to those so-called Heavenly Rankings and Earthly Rankings. Those are just things created by people with ill intentions."

Mo Di shook his head and sighed. With a casual wave of his hand, two jade tokens flew off the bookshelf and landed beside him.

"This is the escape technique you requested, and also a method of alchemy. If you have time, you can study it a little... Just stick the jade tablet on your forehead."

This is a relatively new technology that has only emerged in recent years. Perhaps because the path to immortality has been cut off and cultivators have been unable to make any progress in their seclusion, they have had the time to tinker with these gadgets to improve their lives.

Hmm, thinking about it that way, maybe I could call on those idle little guys and try developing spiritual energy technology...

"Outer disciples can only borrow one book at a time, Brother Mo, isn't that a bit against the rules?" Liu Wuxian looked at the two jade tokens, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

"What's the panic? The sect leader has given me full authority to manage the Scripture Pavilion, and the elders stationed there have all agreed to this."

Modi waved his hand dismissively.

"Besides, that alchemy method was something I created myself not long ago, and I can give it to whomever I want."

Self-created, not long ago?

What is this guy saying? Is it really reasonable for an outer disciple who has only recently joined the sect to say such things?

Liu Wuxian remained silent for a moment, then a female voice echoed in his mind:

"A self-created alchemy method? Hey, this kid's only a few years old, and he dares to spout such nonsense! Kid, you'd better not try to refine it according to this, or I guarantee you'll blow up the furnace!"

"Thank you, Brother Mo." He solemnly accepted the two jade tokens and bowed to Mo Di.

"Go away, go away, don't disturb me while I'm reading."

Modi waved his hand, withdrawing his gaze from the little guy inside him.

From beginning to end, the other soul residing in Liu Wuxian never escaped Mo Di's attention.

To his surprise, it wasn't a traditional old man, but a graceful female spirit.

Now, the element of a beautiful female master is complete.

But so what? He's just a stubborn little Deng who doesn't know what's good for him, and he's not even a fraction of his age.

For someone like him, whose existence extends at both ends of the timeline, his age and experience cannot be calculated using common sense.

How dare she slander the method he created? Ha, she'd better not urge Liu Wuxian to come to him for guidance in the future.

"Never mind, I'll get back to reading."

Modi walked towards the second floor of the library, not forgetting to take Xuan Guang's tea and snacks before leaving.

When Xuan Guang returned after torturing the incompetent elders of the Enforcement Hall and discovered that all his private stash was gone, that was a different story altogether.

Liu Wuxian did not take Mo Di's words about his bright future to heart.

He forged his path step by step, and he dared not slacken his efforts because of it.

After obtaining the escape technique from the Scripture Pavilion, he studied it. Perhaps the tea from the Scripture Pavilion was still working, because he mastered the escape technique in no time.

During this time, they also managed to overcome another obstacle.

Then, in the outer sect competition, he successfully defeated the strong opponent who stood in his way and won first place in the outer sect competition.

Despite offending many second-generation cultivators along the way, he was also favored by the newly appointed elder of the Enforcement Hall.

He had heard about the Enforcement Hall; it was said that the sect's higher-ups had discovered corruption within the Enforcement Hall and dismissed many people.

Zhao Muqing, who had previously opposed him, and the elder of the Law Enforcement Hall behind him, also disappeared without a trace.

While feeling fortunate, Liu Wuxian recalled the scene in the Sutra Pavilion and couldn't help but ponder the connection between Mo Di and this matter.

"It must have been Brother Mo who stepped in to clean up the sect and thoroughly eradicate the corrupt Enforcement Hall!"

"I think it was that elder from the Scripture Pavilion who did it; his cultivation is very high." A voice echoed in his mind, "I never expected that such a powerful person still exists in this era."

"Master, could it be that he has already discovered you?"

"Impossible. My ability to conceal my aura is unparalleled. Even the 'jealousy of heaven' couldn't befall me. Even if that elder had profound cultivation, he couldn't do it."

At this point, the woman's tone shifted abruptly: "Boy, you still want to practice that so-called alchemy method? Aren't you afraid of the furnace exploding?"

"I want to see... Brother Mo... he shouldn't harm me."

Liu Wuxian took out a jade tablet containing the method of alchemy and gently placed it on his forehead.

In an instant, a flood of information rushed into his mind, causing his expression to change immediately. He sat cross-legged, not daring to be distracted.

The amount of information contained in this divine thought is astounding. Young man, guard your mind, and I will help you digest it.

The remnant soul residing in his body also dared not be careless. Connected to his mind, it helped him digest the divine thoughts while also involuntarily coming into contact with that information.

"Most people who refine elixirs use the inner cores of demons and monsters as a catalyst, and the essence of herbs and trees and the finest minerals as medicine. Some even use the blood of all spirits to refine a great elixir of flesh and blood."

"Although the pills produced by these alchemy methods can enhance cultivation and have immediate effects, they are of no benefit to the true path to immortality because of the jealousy of the heavens in this world."

"I take heaven and earth as my furnace, absorb the vital energy of the birth and death of all things, and refine a true elixir of immortality amidst the workings of heaven and earth."

Using this method to refine elixirs, there's no need to worry about divine retribution; one can glimpse the path to immortality...

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Under the circumstances of energy level blockade and the looming threat of divine jealousy, the act of gathering high-energy matter to refine a great elixir is likely to lead to one's own demise.

Therefore, according to the alchemy methods of this world, it is impossible to attain immortality. After a thousand years, one will only be a handful of dust.

To refine an elixir of immortality that can make people immortal under the watchful eye of the jealous heavens, one must take an unconventional path.

"We alchemists should conceal our abilities within all things, waiting for the right time to act."

"The ups and downs of life, birth, aging, sickness and death, the fierce battles between two armies, the rise and fall of a nation... all the developments and changes of things in the world can be used as medicine."

"By using this method to refine elixirs, one only needs to observe the development and changes of things, and with appropriate intervention, one can refine the elixir of immortality without incurring the wrath of the heavens."

The alchemical text itself had no name, but both Liu Wuxian and his master naturally thought of its name after receiving all this information.

"The Styx's Discourse on the Elixir of Immortality—could this Styx be Brother Mo?"

"Watch your words!" the woman's voice snapped. "For such beings, every thought is known; do not call them by name."

"But... never mind, Master, what do you think of this alchemical text?"

...I retract my previous assessment; this is a legacy worthy of being considered a supreme method of transmission.

Her voice remained cold and clear, but for some reason, Liu Wuxian imagined a woman trying to appear calm and collected.

What's with that expression? Okay, I admit, I've never heard of this kind of alchemy method before. I was too arrogant before. The person who created this method must have extremely high attainments in alchemy and the way of heavenly secrets.

"I can understand alchemy, but what does that have to do with the Way of Heaven?"

This method of alchemy requires observing the changing world; without profound understanding of celestial secrets, it is impossible to make the world change in the direction you desire.

"I see... It just so happens that I'm going down the mountain to gain experience soon, so I can try it out on the way."

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Shaking his still slightly dizzy head, Liu Wuxian put away the jade token, took out a few refreshing pills, and swallowed them in one gulp.

He then left the cave.

"It's still early before we descend the mountain, let's go to the Scripture Pavilion first to return the jade token, and also to properly thank Senior Mo..."

Kid, if you really go, he might be the reincarnation of an ancient great being. Aren't you afraid that he will discover your secret?

"Master, if Senior Mo could have seen it, he would have seen it long ago. Why wait until today?"

"That's true."

A human and a remnant soul walked toward the Sutra Repository.

Along the way, he encountered incidents such as the second generation of repairmen blocking the road and being humiliated by a bet. He overcame all obstacles and finally arrived at the library.

"This kid, he acts like he's saving the world every time he goes out, how come he runs into so much trouble?"

Inside the library, Mo Di, who was discussing with a group of old men, frowned, a change in expression that was immediately noticed by those around him.

An old man with long, flowing hair asked, "Fellow Daoist, is there a problem with my explanation of the 'spiritual energy particle theory'?"

"What else? Your theory of particles is full of errors and omissions, not as good as my theory of spiritual energy fluctuations." Another old man with long hair mocked.

"Hey, you surnamed Hui, say that again!" "Fine, I'll say it. And you surnamed Niu, do you think I'm afraid of you?!"

Just before their verbal exchange turned into a physical one, Modi intervened, using one hand to push one of them apart.

"If you want to fight, go outside and fight. Don't dirty my territory," Master Xuanguang said unhurriedly, sipping his tea and eating snacks.

After the elder spoke, the two who had been arguing fiercely fell silent, looking as if nothing had happened.

"I have no objection, I just saw something interesting."

Modi then answered the initial question and looked towards the door.

The elders all turned their heads with him, their gazes meeting on the person outside the door.

"Uh, I am Liu Wuxian, an outer disciple. Greetings, elders."

Feeling chilled to the bone by these gazes, Liu Wuxian could only control his stiff body and offer a respectful bow.

Turning our attention back, the newly appointed elder of the Enforcement Hall introduced, "This is the outer disciple I mentioned before, the one I had high hopes for, and also the winner of this outer sect competition."

"Oh, I know, it's the one who's always causing trouble, right?"

"Hey kid, what are you doing here?"

Mo Di waved to Liu Wuxian. "He's here to see me."

Upon hearing this, Liu Wuxian breathed a sigh of relief, quickly walked to Mo Di's side, and presented the jade token with clasped hands.

"Senior, this is the jade token I borrowed before. I've come to return it."

"Perfect, this is the alchemy method I researched earlier. Everyone, take a look."

After he finished speaking, the divine sense within the jade tablet was copied several times and captured by the elders.

A moment later, the elder in charge of the alchemy hall exclaimed in surprise: "Such a method exists in the world! I have never heard of it before, nor have I ever seen it before."

"Otherwise, why would I say that I started it some time ago?"

Mo Di looked around and his gaze fell on Liu Wuxian, whose body was still tense.

"Brother Liu, why don't we call your master out so we can discuss alchemy? I'm very curious about her opinion on my alchemy method."

Liu Wuxian's face stiffened, and as he met the curious gazes of the elders, large beads of cold sweat trickled down his forehead.

After a moment, he sighed, his whole demeanor changed, and he bowed deeply to Mo Di.

"Senior, the responsibility for this matter lies with me. I spoke rudely. Please forgive me..."

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Modi flicked his sleeve, interrupting her: "I have no intention of doing anything to you, otherwise do you think you'd still have a chance to stand here?"

"The reason I called you out was indeed to hear your insights, after all, you seem to be a master of alchemy."

The elders' expressions changed repeatedly. Even Xuan Guang Zhenren only then noticed that there was a remnant soul hiding inside Liu Wuxian's body.

She seemed to have an ancient aura; it was hard to tell which era she came from.

"Thank you, senior." The remnant soul breathed a sigh of relief, then put aside the previous matter and shared his insights widely.

Modi tapped his fingers lightly on the table, nodding occasionally to point out the fallacies in her theory.

As they talked, their conversation naturally shifted to another level.

What do you think of the feasibility of Reiki technology?

Although Liu Wuxian could not control his body, he could still see what was in front of him. He saw Mo Di bring out a strange iron shell, press it a few times, and the iron shell made a loud noise.

The elders then engaged in a conversation he couldn't understand, and finally Xuan Guang Zhenren said, "It should be feasible, but I don't know how the cultivation world and the mortal dynasties will view this matter."

"That's easy. We have someone who's about to go down the mountain for training, so let him do some promotion and surveys while he's at it."

All eyes turned to Liu Wuxian again, giving him goosebumps.