A journey through immortal realms begins with a phantom tale.

After watching Luo Cheng and Lin Chen enter the villa, the woman raised her hand and lightly touched her watch to answer the phone.

"Master."

"Yanran, is something the matter?"

"Master, we may have all guessed wrong. That Xiao Feng... seems to have a sect background."

"Oh? Do you know which faction it belongs to?"

"We haven't found out yet."

"If there truly is a sect or school, then let's drop this matter."

Meanwhile, in the living room, Luo Cheng, Lin Chen, and Xiao Feng took their seats as host and guest, respectively. Xiao Feng took out the spiritual liquid, a specialty of the new star, and respectfully offered it to them.

"Master, Immortal Luo, please try this spiritual liquid, it tastes quite good."

"it is good."

This spiritual liquid is extremely rare on the market, and Xiao Feng purchased it through special channels. It combines technology and cultivation techniques.

Lin Chen took a small sip and smiled, "It tastes really good, but... it has a technological flavor."

"Master is too kind. How could your disciple dare to use technology to fob you off?"

"Alright, I can taste it." Although Lin Chen said this, there was not a trace of disgust in his eyes.

She wasn't averse to technological products; on the contrary, she liked these gadgets created by technology. The spiritual liquid in her hand was refined using cosmic microtechnology combined with cultivation techniques. Not only did it have a mellow taste, but it could also purify the body with almost no side effects.

Luo Cheng also took a sip and pondered, "It seems that Xinxing can already produce gene fluid."

"As expected of Immortal Luo, you have keen insight. The new star has indeed developed the first generation of gene evolution fluid, which can allow ordinary people to directly establish their foundation after taking it."

"Hmm." Luo Cheng nodded slightly. "Technology is ultimately external; the essence of cultivation lies in the Dao heart."

Xiao Feng's expression hardened, and he said respectfully, "I will remember Immortal Luo's teachings."

Lin Chen asked at the opportune moment, "How's your cultivation going lately? Do you have any questions?"

Knowing this was a rare opportunity, Xiao Feng immediately voiced the cultivation problems he was facing. These were all problems Lin Chen had encountered before, and Luo Cheng had already explained them to Lin Chen previously. Now, she patiently explained them, resolving each of her disciple's doubts.

In the pursuit of immortality, time knows no bounds; three days pass in the blink of an eye during a question and answer session.

"Ding-dong—"

The doorbell rang.

Xiao Feng instructed the intelligent system: "Xiao Feng, turn on the projector."

Three figures immediately appeared in the living room: two middle-aged female cultivators and a young woman—the same one they had met by chance at the door earlier.

Lin Chen frowned: "Why is it her again?" Her tone was displeased. Lin Chen always thought of herself as a young girl, yet this girl said she was old.

Xiao Feng quickly explained, "Master, she is a disciple of the Qingyun Sect."

"I know."

Sensing the coldness in his master's tone, Xiao Feng felt a little flustered and subconsciously added, "She's a bit straightforward, but kind-hearted."

"Oh?" Lin Chen noticed the unusual tone in his disciple's words, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. "It seems our Xiao Feng has feelings for her?"

"No, no," Xiao Feng said, his face flushed, waving his hands repeatedly.

"Since they don't mean it that way, then please ask them to go back."

"Master, guests are guests, it would be impolite to just send them away like that..."

"Hehe." Lin Chen chuckled. This test had already allowed her to see through her disciple's thoughts.

Hearing his master's laughter, Xiao Feng became even more nervous: "This disciple is single-mindedly devoted to the Dao and has no other thoughts."

Lin Chen's smile faded, and he stopped joking, saying seriously, "Xiao Feng, this isn't a bad thing. The path of cultivation is extremely long, and having a cultivation partner will make it less lonely. Look at your master, don't I have a cultivation partner too?"

"Master..." Xiao Feng wanted to explain, but his heart was filled with confusion. Ever since his engagement was broken off, he had stopped trusting women, but Li Yanran gave him a different feeling. Over the years, the two had explored secret realms together, searching for opportunities, and feelings had developed between them.

Nova is larger than Blue Star, and humans only started migrating there a hundred years ago. It still retains a large number of undeveloped, pristine areas, which contain a wealth of rare and precious minerals.

"Let them in," Lin Chen said in a gentle tone.

A moment later, the three female cultivators entered the living room. When the two middle-aged women saw Luo Cheng, they froze on the spot. After a long while, they hurriedly bowed and greeted him.

"Greetings to the original owner!"

"The original owner?" Li Yanran was stunned. On Nova Star, everyone knew the name of the original owner. Historical records state that a hundred years ago, it was the original owner who appeared and relocated half of humanity to Nova Star.

Legend has it that the Original Realm is a vast world comparable to the Immortal Realm, meaning that the Original Master is equivalent to the Lord of the Immortal Realm.

No one knows exactly how strong the original owner was, but everyone understands that he was a supreme being standing at the pinnacle of all living beings.

Li Yanran hurriedly followed suit, bowing and saying, "Greetings, Original Owner!"

"No need for formalities." Luo Cheng's tone was gentle, and his aura was concealed, making him appear like an ordinary person.

Li Yanran turned to Xiao Feng and scolded him, "You little rascal, Xiao Feng, you've been hiding your true identity so well! I never imagined you were a disciple of an immortal."

At this moment, the three female cultivators looked at Xiao Feng with completely different eyes. One of the middle-aged female cultivators suddenly realized, "No wonder your cultivation progress is so rapid, reaching the Nascent Soul stage in such a short time."

Xiao Feng replied, "This disciple's progress is too slow, and I have failed Master's expectations."

Lin Chen said gently, "The most important thing in cultivation is the foundation; only with a solid foundation can one go further."

Upon hearing this, Li Yanran's expression darkened, thinking, "So that's why he looks down on me." Clearly, this young girl had misunderstood, thinking that Xiao Feng was a disciple of an immortal and looked down on her, a mere cultivator.

Only after truly embarking on the path of cultivation did she realize its difficulties. Her master often praised her as the most promising genius in the Qingyun Sect to become an immortal, but she herself lacked confidence.

In the little girl's mind, Xiao Feng had become a disciple of a high and mighty immortal who would surely become an immortal in the future, while she was just an ordinary cultivator. The difference between the two was like the difference between heaven and earth.

Luo Cheng suddenly asked, "I've heard that Xinxing has ten major cultivation sects?"

"Yes, that is indeed the case."

"Cultivate diligently. The Heavenly Court of the Primordial Realm has just been established and still needs a large number of immortals."

"Remember the original owner's words!"

The three female cultivators were very reserved in front of Luo Cheng. Even though Luo Cheng did not release his aura, they could still feel the invisible pressure.

After all, even if they become immortals and serve in the Heavenly Court, they will still be subordinates of the original owner. The person before them is someone they can never reach.

Luo Cheng stood up: "Chenchen, let's go for a walk outside."

After the two left, Li Yanran finally breathed a sigh of relief and glared at Xiao Feng reproachfully: "You, Xiao Feng, you're actually the original owner's disciple!"

"My master was the original owner's Daoist partner."

"That's still the same!" Li Yanran pouted, then smiled broadly, "Now the top ten rising sects will all be disappointed."

Xiao Feng remained silent.

"By the way, since you have such a background, why have you never mentioned it?"

"I don't want to cause trouble for my master."

"Given your cultivation and status, what trouble could you possibly cause?"

"I want to rely on myself."

"You're so stupid!" Li Yanran stamped her foot. If Xiao Feng had revealed his identity earlier, which rising star cultivator wouldn't have been scrambling to curry favor with him? He was the original owner of this body! The supreme being who ruled the original world.

Seeing the two men chatting happily, the two middle-aged female cultivators exchanged a smile and quietly left. If this marriage could be arranged, the Qingyun Sect would essentially have established a connection with the original owner of this body.

In a short time, the news that Xiao Feng was the original owner's disciple spread throughout the new star cultivation world. In an instant, Xiao Feng's residence was bustling with visitors, as cultivators from all walks of life came to pay their respects with lavish gifts.

That day, Luo Cheng and Lin Chen were strolling around when they unexpectedly encountered an old acquaintance at the foot of the snow-capped mountain. It was a down-on-his-luck old man carrying a bag, struggling to make his way up the mountain.

"Liu Hong?" Luo Cheng recognized the man.

Before immigrating, Luo Cheng encountered Liu Hong on Earth and gifted him a cultivation technique. Luo Cheng thought that even someone as slow-witted as him could cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage. Unexpectedly, Liu Hong was still only at the Enlightenment stage.

Liu Hong turned around upon hearing the voice, and seeing that it was Luo Cheng, he immediately lowered his head in shame and said in a hoarse voice, "Immortal, you have mistaken me for someone else."

"How did you end up like this?"

Liu Hong knew he couldn't hide it from the immortal, and he also knew that the person before him was the original owner of this body. He was both excited and ashamed that the original owner actually remembered such a nobody as him.

"I've disappointed the original owner!" Liu Hong said bitterly.

Luo Cheng saw right through his thoughts: "You didn't disappoint me, you disappointed yourself."

"Do you remember what I said back then?"

"Remember……"

"Since you remember, why is your resolve in the Dao not firm?"

"Original owner, my aptitude is too poor. Even after arriving in the Original Realm, no one is willing to take me as their disciple..."

"When you first arrived in the Primal Realm, resources were relatively easy to obtain. Didn't you acquire any resources?"

"I've acquired some resources, but my cultivation is progressing very slowly..."

Ultimately, it's because you don't believe in yourself.

"How can I believe it? I tried, I really tried!" Liu Hong almost cried blood.

Luo Cheng's voice boomed like a bell, carrying a profound and mysterious Daoist tone: "Now, do you still believe you can cultivate immortality?"

These words struck Liu Hong like a thunderbolt, causing him to tremble violently. After a long while, a resolute light returned to his eyes.

"Thank you, original owner. Liu Hong understands!"

Countless failures had long since eroded his confidence.

Luo Cheng knew that the most important quality for a strong person was self-confidence. Just like him, he firmly believed that even without the inheritance of a Celestial Venerable, he could still become a Celestial Venerable, or even surpass the realm of a Celestial Venerable. This was the belief of a strong person.

"Liu Hong, remember this: if you don't believe you can cultivate immortality, you will never become an immortal."

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Hong felt a surge of heat in his chest—he was about to break through!

He immediately sat cross-legged and began to practice his internal energy. Luo Cheng and Lin Chen stood quietly to the side until Liu Hong broke through to a higher realm.

"Thank you for your guidance, original owner!" Liu Hong bowed respectfully.

The path to immortality, though seemingly profound, is in fact extremely simple.

Just like scientific research, even though the answer is unknown, scientists firmly believe they will find it. After countless failures, they will eventually find the answer. Cultivating immortality is the same; only by firmly believing that one can become an immortal can one truly embark on the path to immortality.

Take, for example, Emperor Ye of the world of "Covering the Sky." In an era where immortality was impossible, he still firmly believed in his own path and ultimately achieved immortality in the mortal realm. In contrast, those emperors who severed their own paths and retreated into forbidden zones, who once amazed the ages, lost faith in themselves and no longer believed they could become immortals.

Emperor Ye Tian always believed that he could become an immortal and that he could lead his relatives and friends into the Immortal Realm.

Only with a firm resolve can one attain enlightenment.

Luo Cheng knew that he still had one final leap to achieve godhood and ascend to the divine realm.