Martial Arts, the Fairy's Cultivation

I'm going to be reborn as a human being, not a high and mighty deity.

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Danxian Pool.

As a wondrous object born of heaven and earth, containing pure Yin and Yang energies, the Danxian Pool is one of the few cultivation secret realms in the Yan City area, jointly controlled by the Wan Jin Chamber of Commerce and the Blood Wolf Gang.

The path of cultivation involves stealing Yin and Yang and seizing the power of creation.

The Yin and Yang energies within the secret realm are enough to attract cultivators who are about to condense their Yuan Dan (original core).

Danxian, the immortal being born.

The Danxian Pool has long been rumored to be the birthplace of immortals, but in the eyes of many, it is nothing but a myth. Even so, it adds a layer of mystery to the pool.

Today marks the annual competition for the Danxian Pool. Thanks to the heroic efforts of a young outsider, the Wan Jin Chamber of Commerce successfully snatched this year's spot from the Blood Wolf Gang.

That person was Lin Dong, who had just arrived in Yan City.

Beneath the magnificent pool, four figures sat quietly, circulating their cultivation techniques to absorb the powerful energy permeating the Danxian Pool.

Splash—

The figure in the center, surrounded by a powerful vortex of energy, plundered most of the energy in the secret realm with an almost tyrannical manner. Such a display of power drew frequent glances from the other three people in the Pill Immortal Pool.

A moment later, as the aura suddenly surged, the figure slowly opened its eyes.

"Late stage of the Heavenly Origin Realm..."

Lin Dong's eyes showed a hint of surprise. The Danxian Pool had been even more effective than he had expected, allowing him to break through to the next realm in just a few months. It truly lived up to its reputation as a renowned cultivation paradise.

"Kid, the yin and yang energy here is so concentrated, and with the 'Qi Transformation Spin' that I gave you, if you can't break through the bottleneck of the mere Heavenly Origin Realm, you might as well find a place to smash your head against a wall and die!"

Suddenly, a nonchalant voice echoed in Lin Dong's mind. The tone, which seemed to disdain the Heavenly Origin Realm, made Lin Dong inwardly grumble.

That little ferret always likes to boast, but this time it really did help me a lot.

Thanks.

The little ferret inside Lin Dong seemed to give a casual hum, then spoke again, saying:

"Kid, you've had your fill of sucking up the pills. It's time to go see what's so strange about what's beneath this Immortal Elixir Pool."

"Don't worry, I won't go back on my word since I promised you."

Lin Dong smiled and replied, then looked down into the depths below. To be honest, he was quite curious about the legend surrounding the Pill Immortal Pool.

Do spirits really exist?

Just as Lin Dong was lost in thought, Little Marten's cold laughter rang in his mind.

"What are you thinking? Back in the day, Lord Diao roamed the world freely, but I've never heard of any immortals in this world. It's probably just that the people of the Great Yan Dynasty are ignorant and it's just a rumor."

Lin Dong shrugged slightly. He didn't care. However, since the environment here could form a Pill Immortal Pool, it might be nurturing some treasures. Going down to explore wouldn't be a loss.

After glancing at the others who were still absorbing energy, Lin Dong no longer hesitated. He enveloped his body with Yuan Power and, like a fish, quickly swam towards the dark bottom of the pool.

There are many forks in the path below the Danxian Pool, and it is easy to lose one's way by winding around. Under the guidance of the little sable, Lin Dong continued to descend deeper into the direction that the little sable sensed, and after a while, he arrived at the entrance of a deep cave.

At first it was extremely narrow, barely wide enough for one person to pass through, but after walking several dozen steps, it suddenly opened up into a bright and spacious area.

Lin Dong suddenly realized that the surrounding pool water had disappeared, as if it had avoided this place. Lin Dong looked around and was somewhat surprised to find that there was a hidden world beneath the Danxian Pool.

"Keep moving forward, the presence I sense is just ahead."

Urged on by the little sable, Lin Dong cautiously stepped deeper into the cave. After turning a corner, his vision suddenly brightened, and not far ahead, three black and white beads emitting a faint light were quietly floating there.

"So it's a Yin-Yang Pearl. It shares the same origin as the Yin and Yang energies nurtured in the Pill Immortal Pool, but it's much purer. It's quite a good item for you, kid."

On Lin Dong's shoulder, a small, illusory beastman, entirely black and purple in color, stood up, its front paws wrapped around its chest. It stared at the three black and white beads for a while before casually looking away.

Given the little sable's current state of losing its physical body, the Yin-Yang Pearl is useless to it; it's not as attractive as a low-level demon spirit.

"Put them away. With these Yin-Yang Beads, advancing to the Lesser Yuan Dan Realm within three months shouldn't be a problem. If we're lucky, we might even be able to make it to the life-or-death battle with Wei Tong."

"Yuan Dan Realm..."

Hearing Xiao Diao's confident tone, Lin Dong felt a slight relief from the pressure.

The feud between the Lin family and the Blood Robe Sect is irreconcilable. The sect leader of the Blood Robe Sect, Wei Tong, is a powerful expert at the Lesser Perfection of the Yuan Dan Realm. The life-or-death duel agreed upon with him is only a little over a month away. Originally, Lin Dong was not entirely confident, but if he could use the energy of the Yin-Yang Pearl to condense his Yuan Dan within this time, coupled with his spiritual power comparable to a Second Seal Talisman Master, he would have the strength to fight Wei Tong.

brush--

Lin Dong did not hesitate and walked straight forward, took the three Yin-Yang Beads in his hand, and carefully put them into his Qiankun bag. Nothing unexpected happened during this time.

Seeing this, a hint of doubt flashed in the eyes of the little ferret floating in mid-air. It felt that Lin Dong's gains this time seemed to have come too easily, but the little ferret didn't think too much about it. Maybe it was just good luck...

"Little ferret, look over there, there seems to be something there!"

At this moment, Lin Dong's surprised cry came, and then Little Marten saw the former stride quickly into the deeper darkness, as if he had seen something strange.

"You reckless brat!"

The little sable snorted inwardly, moved swiftly, and floated in the air to follow.

Lin Dong stopped in his tracks, and what came into view was a faint light, quietly floating in the darkness ahead.

It was an extremely strange lotus flower, with nine colors, no leaves, no roots, only twenty-four petals surrounding the stamen. The nine-colored light flowed, reflecting mysterious patterns on the surface of the lotus flower, sometimes visible and sometimes hidden, as if it were breathing.

"What is that?"

Lin Dong looked at the little sable who had chased after him with a puzzled gaze, only to be met with a glare from the latter.

"Kid, are you stupid? There's nothing else here besides the Yin-Yang Pearl!"

"Can't you see such a big lotus flower?" Lin Dong asked, puzzled.

"Don't try to make your 'Mink Lord' laugh..."

Just as Little Marten was about to make a sarcastic remark, she saw that Lin Dong's expression didn't seem like he was joking, and she couldn't help but feel a chill. Little Marten's eyes also became serious.

"Are you serious?"

"Why would I lie to you? It's right there."

Seeing this, the little marten moved in the direction Lin Dong pointed with some doubt, but it did not sense anything unusual. Lin Dong's incredulous look made the little marten feel a sense of unease.

"Um?"

Lin Dong was startled. From his perspective, he clearly saw the little sable's body pass straight through the nine-colored lotus, as if the two did not exist in the same space at all.

The scene before him made Lin Dong wonder if he was hallucinating. He quickly calmed himself down and looked ahead again.

To Lin Dong's surprise, when he used his spiritual power to sense the area in front of him, there was nothing there and no fluctuation of energy. Only by observing with the naked eye could he see the nine-colored lotus flower.

Lin Dong did not hide his judgment. In the face of such a strange situation, only the "well-informed" Little Marten might be able to analyze something.

"You might have encountered a ghost."

"What?" Lin Dong's lips twitched slightly as he looked at Little Marten, only to find that the latter had a serious expression on its face.

"So-called ghosts and monsters are merely phenomena that cannot be explained by common sense. Neither ordinary people who have not cultivated nor supreme beings who stand at the pinnacle of heaven and earth can possibly know everything in the world..."

Lin Dong couldn't help but scratch his head. Although he wasn't well-read, he could still tell that Xiao Diao's long explanation seemed to have said nothing useful.

Your words are truly invaluable.

"What kind of look is that, kid?"

Lin Dong's speechless yet disdainful gaze caused the little sable to instantly bristle, its dark face turning slightly red. Could the matter of the Heavenly Demon Sable be called a guess? It was the accumulated wisdom passed down from ancient races!

"Do you think Lord Mink is talking nonsense? There are many mysterious things in the world. Since only you can see that thing, it means that it has a causal relationship with only you, which is what is commonly known as 'fate'."

"As for what that destiny truly is, perhaps only you can find out by trying it yourself..."

"Alright then." Although Lin Dong only had a vague understanding, seeing how serious Little Marten was, he began to believe her to some extent.

Just as Lin Dong tentatively reached out his hand towards the lotus, Little Marten changed the subject and continued:

"It could be a legacy left by a powerful figure, enabling you to soar to great heights; or it could be a calamity destined for you, from which there is no escape once you are afflicted..."

Lin Dong's outstretched hand froze in mid-air. He had never believed in luck, so since there was a possibility of gambling with his life, he decided to give up.

"What are you cowardly for? Don't forget you have the Stone Talisman!" Little Marten's exasperated voice rang in Lin Dong's ears. He paused for a moment, then looked down at the mysterious rune that was faintly visible in his palm.

"Stone talismans have this function?"

"Tch! This stone talisman is more significant than you imagine. There aren't many things that even I, in my prime, couldn't see through..."

Lin Dong secretly curled his lip. He knew a little about Xiao Diao's personality. He always liked to boast about how great he was at his peak, with his vision reaching the heavens. But the strength that this guy had left now might not be much stronger than his.

"In this world, there are very few things that can render the stone talisman helpless. With the stone talisman protecting you, you can rest assured that you will not perish."

The little sable spoke with great certainty, clearly having considerable confidence in the mystery of the stone talisman.

"Okay, I'll trust you this once."

"Would I, Lord Mink, harm you, brat?" Little Mink stood in the air, hands on his hips, looking at Lin Dong.

Lin Dong gazed at the faintly visible runes in his palm, then without further hesitation, he slowly reached out his hand towards the lotus in front of him. The instant he made contact, nine-colored light spread from his palm to Lin Dong's entire body, engulfing his vision before he could even react.

"Hmm..."

When Lin Dong regained consciousness, he found himself in a quiet space.

The place is extremely monotonous, shrouded in boundless darkness, like a void that seeps into the depths of one's heart, making one feel oppressed.

"A ferret?"

Lin Dong called out subconsciously, but received no response. What chilled him to the bone was that even the stone talisman that had been lying quietly in his palm was now completely undetectable, as if it had vanished entirely.

This result caused Lin Dong's expression to change slightly. Little Mink was indeed unreliable. He really believed your nonsense!

Realizing that he could only rely on himself here, Lin Dong quickly calmed down and looked around to observe the space in front of him.

"Hmm? There seems to be something there."

Lin Dong's gaze froze in the distance, where a faint light appeared and disappeared in the darkness. After a slight hesitation, Lin Dong walked towards the source of the light. When he got closer, a look of surprise flashed across his face when he saw the scene in front of him.

"Is this...a person?"

What came into view was a nine-colored ball of light, like a lotus flower, enveloping a young girl whose eyes were closed as if she had fallen into a deep sleep.

The girl's body was curled up in the flower's heart, her face flawless, her skin as white as snow, her figure exquisite, and her long black hair cascading down, concealing her breathtaking curves.

Her beauty and grace were otherworldly, unlike anything of this realm.

Even under such circumstances, this scene still caused a look of amazement to appear in Lin Dong's eyes.

Just as Lin Dong was slightly lost in thought, the girl curled up in the nine-colored light seemed to sense his presence. She suddenly opened her tightly closed eyes, and a pair of glass-like purple eyes looked at the boy in front of her. Her clear and cold voice rang out in the silent space.

Who has disturbed my slumber?

It wasn't the language commonly used in the Tianxuan Continent; it carried an ancient feel. Yet, when the woman spoke it, Lin Dong was able to understand its meaning.

"I am Lin Dong. I was unaware that this was your secluded cultivation place. I have intruded here without permission. If this has caused any disturbance, I hope you will not take offense."

As Lin Dong was gazed upon by the girl's dreamy purple eyes, he felt a chill run down his spine. Under that gaze, which was calm yet tinged with a hint of indifference, it was as if everything about him was being seen through. This unprecedented experience made Lin Dong instantly realize how terrifying the mysterious girl in front of him was. He immediately clasped his hands in a respectful greeting, his attitude quite solemn.

The girl's gaze pierced through the nine-colored light, scrutinizing Lin Dong's face. After a full moment, she spoke again:

"If you hadn't been innocent and hadn't intruded unintentionally, I would have already killed you."

The woman's calm tone startled Lin Dong. This woman was as beautiful as a fairy, but her killing intent was far too great.

"Senior, where is this place?" Seeing that the girl really had no intention of making a move, Lin Dong felt a little relieved and asked the question that was of most concern to him at the moment.

Having remained silent in this empty darkness for too long, the aloof-looking girl actually spoke up to answer Lin Dong's question.

"This place exists between nothingness and reality, seemingly real yet unreal, seemingly illusory yet unreal, imperceptible to the outside world. You are merely a mortal being; it is quite unexpected that you were able to intrude here."

Watching Lin Dong's somewhat reckless figure, a hint of doubt flashed in the girl's purple eyes. In her eyes, this person was pitifully weak, and apart from having a slightly stronger luck than ordinary beings, he had nothing special about him.

Is it a coincidence that such a person would intrude into his own place of nirvana, or is there another reason?

How can I get out of here?

Lin Dong looked into the girl's calm, deep purple eyes. As time passed, he was surprised to find that the girl's ancient and obscure language had become exactly the same as that of the Tianxuan Continent.

"This space is imperceptible to outsiders. Since the resurgence of self-awareness, you are the only one who has been able to enter here," the girl said slowly.

"No one has ever left."

!

Upon learning this, Lin Dong felt a chill in his heart. Was he destined to be trapped in this space for the rest of his life?

If it weren't for me, and Wei Tong from the Blood Robe Sect came to settle scores, I doubt anyone in the Lin family could have stood up to him.

What will become of his parents and Qingtan...?

Lin Dong felt heavy-hearted. The woman inside the nine-colored light sphere paid no attention to him, and the dark space became silent again, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

After a moment, Lin Dong sighed inwardly and accepted the fact that he could not leave.

Since he was already here, he might as well make the best of it. Besides, although this space was cold and desolate, he wasn't entirely alone.

Lin Dong comforted himself and turned his gaze to the hazy figure shrouded in the ball of light. Although he couldn't see clearly, the appearance and temperament of the mysterious woman in front of him were unlike anything Lin Dong had ever seen in his life.

Having such a beautiful woman by your side, even though you can only see her but not touch her, is at least pleasing to the eye.

Lin Dong smiled wryly.

"Senior, are you also trapped here?"

Since they couldn't leave for the time being, Lin Dong looked at the purple-eyed girl, and his tone gradually became more lively, as if he had taken life and death lightly.

"What's the deal with that lotus flower outside?"

"Are you a legendary immortal?"

......

"Immortal?" The girl's tone wavered, as if she were deep in thought. "To be precise, I am an innate holy spirit, and the lotus flower outside is my true form."

"The Holy Spirit?"

Lin Dong was surprised. He had never heard of what a Holy Spirit was. However, the state of the woman in front of him was somewhat similar to that of Little Mink. The so-called Holy Spirit should also be a special kind of demon beast.

"I'm not some kind of monster."

A cold female voice rang in Lin Dong's mind, startling him. Could it be that the mysterious woman could know his inner thoughts?

"Here, your thoughts are no secret to me."

Hearing the girl's calm tone, Lin Dong's expression turned serious. He quickly focused his mind, trying his best not to let her sense his thoughts...

"Next, I'll ask questions, and you'll answer."

The girl's tone left no room for argument, and Lin Dong nodded solemnly.

"What is the strength of the strongest being in that other world?"

"Could it transcend time and traverse the past and present?"

"Can all paths lead to oneness, and can we rediscover our true selves?"

Lin Dong: ......

Senior, you are giving him too much credit. He is just a minor cultivator who has not yet condensed his Yuan Dan. How could he know the realm of the strongest people in the world?

Moreover, some details revealed in the other party's words made Lin Dong a little suspicious. Given the woman's mysterious nature, how could she know almost nothing about the Tianxuan Continent? Could it be that she is not from this world?

"You don't know? That's right, someone as weak as you shouldn't know these things."

Lin Dong's lips twitched involuntarily, but the next moment, he heard the girl's tone change:

"It's alright. I'll find out the truth about this myself once I leave this place."

? !

"You can get out?" Lin Dong was stunned for a moment, then realized something and his eyes widened instantly.

The girl glanced at Lin Dong lightly. When had she ever said that she couldn't leave this space?

"Of course, but not now."

Seeing Lin Dong staring intently at her, she didn't play coy and said directly, "Once I transform into human form and reshape my soul, I will be able to leave this space and go to the outside world. If you wish, you can leave with me."

Yes! Of course I'm willing!

Lin Dong's heart skipped a beat. If they could get out, who would want to stay in this lonely and oppressive place forever?

Within the nine-colored light, the girl gazed at Lin Dong for a moment, then suddenly spoke:

"Your name is Lin Dong?"

Seeing him nod, the girl's clear eyes flickered, as if she had made some kind of decision.

"Would you be willing to help me take human form?"

Lin Dong opened his mouth, pointed at himself, and wondered if he had misheard.

me?

"My state is still a little short of perfection. Without external help, it will take some time before I can take human form."

"I'll lend you my luck for a while, and I'll repay you after it's all done."

The girl's tone was calm, as if she were talking about something unrelated to herself. Since coming into this world, she had been asleep for countless years and had long been used to everything.

There is no concept of time here. For that sliver of perfection, she could continue to sleep and wait for the right opportunity. But for Lin Dong, even if he was willing to wait, his physical body in the outside world would probably not be able to withstand the erosion of time.

"The power of destiny?"

Lin Dong was somewhat surprised. Could such a mysterious and profound thing really exist?

"All things in heaven and earth, and all living beings in the world, possess a kind of fortune, only differing in degree. The fortune you possess, given your current strength, is somewhat greater than that of ordinary beings. It seems your past luck must have been quite good..."

Lin Dong was naturally lucky; otherwise, he wouldn't have arrived in Yan City just in time for the opening of the Pill Immortal Pool, and none of what followed would have happened.

However, Lin Dong didn't care much about this. Luck is a humble term used by the strong, and he never believed that luck could determine a person's achievements.

Lin Dong's success today is entirely due to his own hard work and countless perilous experiences, not just to some vague and fleeting luck.

Therefore, Lin Dong agreed without much hesitation.

In this situation, helping others is helping yourself, not to mention there's compensation involved. Surely such a mysterious and powerful figure wouldn't go back on his word?

"What should I do?"

The girl said calmly, "Give me your hand."

Lin Dong did as instructed, extending one palm towards the nine-colored light cluster. The next moment, a hazy, slender hand emerged from the nine-colored light cluster, facing Lin Dong's palm.

At the moment of contact, Lin Dong did not have any romantic thoughts. Although the woman in front of him looked extremely beautiful, when their palms met, Lin Dong did not feel any real contact. It was as if the jade hand shrouded in a hazy light, like its owner, was some kind of illusory existence.

Like flowers in a mirror or the moon in water, they are utterly unattainable.

hum-

As the two exchanged a knowing glance, a peculiar wave rippled out from where their palms met. Lin Dong's perception was not clear; he only vaguely felt that something left him and merged into the nine-colored light cluster in front of him.

"That's fine."

After a while, the girl stopped moving, then raised her hand and released a gentle force, sending Lin Dong away to a distance. Next, she would officially begin her transformation.

Buzz!

As the words fell, the figure within the nine-colored light began to transform, changing from a slender woman into a dreamlike lotus flower.

Lin Dong saw from afar that the lotus flower the girl had transformed into also had twenty-four petals, but unlike the nine-colored lotus flower outside, the one in front of him was entirely purple.

That purple hue was exactly the same as the girl's eyes.

However, to Lin Dong's surprise, perhaps it was just his imagination, but one corner of the twenty-four petals of the purple lotus seemed slightly dim, giving it a sense of incompleteness, as if something was missing...

buzz-

After a moment of silence, the purple lotus suddenly burst forth with dazzling light, transforming into countless petals. In the center, a purple lotus quietly bloomed, its hazy glow outlining a flawless woman's silhouette amidst the petals.

The beautiful figure before him finally gave Lin Dong a sense of reality; at this moment, she seemed to be reborn!

In the hazy, clear light, a slender, white hand emerged, and countless flower petals gathered, condensing into a simple, long dress around the graceful figure, concealing her exquisite curves.

As the clear light gradually dissipated, a tall and slender figure became increasingly clear in Lin Dong's eyes.

The woman possessed a cool and ethereal air, with a stunningly beautiful face that defied description, and a pair of slender, bare white feet that hovered in the air.

On her smooth forehead, a lotus flower mark shone brightly, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

Just as Lin Dong was about to see the woman's face clearly, he saw her lightly brush her hand across her cheek, and a thin veil quietly covered her face, half-concealing her stunning beauty in a hazy mist, making it impossible to see clearly.

A faint sense of regret welled up in Lin Dong's heart.

Beneath the sheer veil, a pair of breathtaking purple eyes stood out, their glassy color radiating an indescribable aura of power with every glance.

"senior......"

The white-clad fairy stepped barefoot into the air, her gaze gazing down at Lin Dong's figure, who stood frozen in place.

"Don't call me senior."

While she slept in this space, she did not experience the passage of time; the so-called predecessors made her age considerably.

"You can leave now."

The woman pointed her finger, and Lin Dong felt the space in front of him crack in layers, and his vision quickly plunged into darkness.

When he came to his senses again, Lin Dong suddenly realized that he seemed to have returned to the outside world. At this moment, he was still in the posture of extending his palm, without moving at all, as if everything just now was just an illusion.

The only difference was that Lin Dong discovered an unfamiliar mark on his palm.

The mark was slender and curved, shaped like a crescent moon, shimmering with a soft, clear light, like a dream.

"What is this?"

A thoughtful look flashed in Lin Dong's eyes. When did this mark appear on his palm? It seemed to have been when the purple lotus completely transformed into a woman. There must be some connection between the two.

"Unexpectedly, such a fortuitous encounter has occurred beneath the Pill Immortal Pool, leading me to become entangled with that woman. I wonder if it's a blessing or a curse..."

Lin Dong shook his head slightly. Everything that happened today was truly bizarre. If he hadn't experienced it himself, he probably wouldn't have believed it at all.

What is the origin of the woman who transformed from a mysterious lotus flower?

As he pondered, Lin Dong's fingers unconsciously caressed the lotus flower in front of him. The delicate touch from his fingertips was like a young girl's skin, making him linger for a moment.

"When are you going to stop touching me?"

Just then, the lotus flower trembled slightly, and a woman's voice, clear and cold yet with a hint of emotion, made Lin Dong's body stiffen slightly.

"Feel sorry."

Lin Dong withdrew his finger and saw that the lotus floating in front of him was not acting strangely and seemed to have no intention of taking offense. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.

"What just happened is a secret you must keep to yourself. You are not to reveal it to anyone without my permission."

A cold voice rang directly in Lin Dong's mind, its tone leaving no room for doubt: "Including that little mouse beside you."

Lin Dong's eyes twitched upon hearing this. Was he talking about Little Marten?

Given the little ferret's proud nature, I wonder how it would feel if it knew it was being called a "little mouse".

"Okay, I promise you, this will be a secret between the two of us."

Taking a deep breath, Lin Dong gazed at the purple lotus in front of him, which had somehow lost its nine colors and transformed completely. His expression shifted slightly.

"I still don't know your name?"

Leaving aside the seniority, how should we address her? Should we just call her "Flower Girl"?

After a moment of silence, a clear, melodious female voice entered Lin Dong's heart unhurriedly.

"My name is Mu Zi."

Gentle as a breeze, purple clouds rise from the east.