"Tear it up, see if it's real or fake."

"His-"

The stunned Zhuge Dazui followed his instructions, tearing two talismans apart. The concealment effect dissipated, and the corpses on the ground, which had been in the shape of children, swelled up within half a breath, becoming two men lying dead in a pool of blood.

This time, Zhuge Dazui was completely convinced.

Who exactly are my uncle and senior brother?

How come he's even more formidable than his master?

From recognizing the sorcerer to killing him, the entire process was swift and decisive, making him a ruthless killer who doesn't blink an eye.

Chapter 461 Reunion with Zuo Ruotong, Entering the Third Layer of the Deep Sea

"It's enough for the three of you to know about this; there's no need to inform the other disciples."

Jiang Mo ordered Yunze, Yunsheng, and Zhuge Dazui to keep the secret.

Under their lingering fear, Zhuge Yu waved his hand, and a gentle breeze swept by. The bloodstains and corpses on the ground vanished like ashes, sinking into the ground as if they had never existed.

The group immediately nodded in agreement, like chickens pecking at rice.

"Take your junior brother back with you and let them familiarize themselves with the sect. You will be responsible for guiding them on the basics that they can be taught."

"Understood, Uncle-Master." Zhuge Dazui then led Yunze and Yunsheng away.

In the afternoon, Jiang Mo and Zhuge Yu accompanied Si Chong in practicing his skills. After watching him enter the first level of the true method, the old man finally decomposed the flames of burning firewood into fire qi, and was able to control its changes and shapes.

However, there is still a long way to go before one can control and transform the true qi within the body at will. Even so, Si Chong, who has seen much in his life, was overjoyed and could not stop smiling.

As evening fell, a lively commotion arose in front of the hall, accompanied by shouts of "Master!" Jiang Mo knew that his senior brother had returned.

He, Si Chong, and Zhuge Yu all stood up one after another. Before they even left the main hall, a barefoot, white-haired man approached. He had handsome and gentle features, and bright eyes that showed the joy of reuniting with an old friend after a long separation.

"Long time no see, junior brother."

"Senior brother..."

The two looked at each other and couldn't help but smile.

Time seemed to stand still. Counting the time spent traveling, Jiang Mo had not seen his senior brother, who treated him like a brother, for more than a hundred years since he came down from the mountain. Now that they met again, it felt like a lifetime had passed.

That evening, he talked a lot with Zuo Ruotong and Sichong, listening to their experiences over the years, including their journey to the southern border to attack the evil cultivator tribes.

Zuo Ruotong's hidden injury was also left at that time, and it took her seven or eight years to recover.

He attempted to reach the second tier in his early years, and although something went wrong, he didn't lose his life.

As time went by, the impact gradually lessened. However, after returning from the Southern Frontier, he was severely injured by the resurrected Ancient Ancestor and was left with only half a life. He had to keep the Reverse Life active around the clock. If he stopped, his old injuries would relapse and kill him.

Over the years, Si Chong has sought out many renowned doctors from the martial arts world to treat Zuo Ruotong, but all of them have been unable to do so.

In order to survive, Zuo Ruotong had to take risks and cultivate the Reverse Life technique day after day for decades. Even when she was asleep, she could not find peace and dared not relax. She almost drained all the vitality and energy from her body.

The only path left before him was to break through the third level and see if he could turn the impossible into reality and heal his old wounds. If he still couldn't, his days were numbered.

At the same time, Zuo Ruotong and Si Chong also learned from Jiang Mo about his experiences over the past twenty years. First, he killed the overseas supernatural beings who were causing trouble in the country. Then, he went straight to the northern frontier to fight against his master's nemesis. He narrowly escaped death and lost all his cultivation. After that, he wandered around for more than ten years. By chance, he found all the lost true techniques.

Although he spoke of it casually, only he knew the full extent of his feelings. Zuo Ruotong and Si Chong both looked sad and sighed helplessly. Their junior brother had suffered too much outside over the years, but fortunately he was able to retire successfully and return alive.

The group had so much to talk about that they couldn't stop, just like when they were young. Before they knew it, dawn had broken and five or six hours had passed.

"Junior brother, how long have you been back this time?"

"Will you stay inside the door forever?"

"These years of traveling around have been tough, so why not settle down here for a long time?"

Knowing that Jiang Mo might leave, Si Chong was very reluctant and tried his best to persuade him to stay.

"Just a few months."

Jiang Mo smiled faintly:

"I need to go to another place; I have some things to take care of."

In theory, he could stay here and create another glorious sect, but in the main timeline where he lives, there are other descendants and disciples. When he goes back, he cannot abandon everything and return to the past.

"In these chaotic times, with a turbulent situation, you must be cautious when traveling abroad. Make sure you return safely. We are waiting for you inside."

Zuo Ruotong fully understood, believing that his junior brother must have his reasons for doing so, and therefore did not question him at all.

"Let's not talk about that anymore."

"Come on, senior brother, I'll take you to break through the third level!"

Jiang Mo changed the subject. He suddenly stood up and urged Zuo Ruotong and Si Chong to follow. Then Zhuge Yu activated the Mountain and River Embroidery Carpet, carrying them across the sky to the boundless ocean in the east.

Along the way, he imparted three kinds of breakthrough experience: one can hone one's skills through wind and snow, or one can use the water pressure of the deep sea to give one a boost.

As long as we proceed step by step, both can shatter the reversal state that Zuo Ruotong maintained with limited human power. With continuous reconstruction, the Qi transformation will become more and more perfect until it is completely advanced.

Furthermore, the Three-in-One True Method enables the mutual transformation of innate, acquired, and natural Qi, making up for the significant loss of lifespan without any problem.

Zuo Ruotong nodded as if she understood, feeling increasingly relaxed and full of hope for the future.

He had two unresolved issues that had troubled him for many years: first, whether the Triple Reversal of Life truly existed; and second, how to heal his hidden injuries and prolong his life. Now, he has finally obtained the truth and solutions to both questions.

His brows relaxed, and though he was happy, he couldn't suppress the melancholy in his heart. He was deeply moved, thinking how much his junior brother had sacrificed for the sect and for him, wandering for over twenty years, enduring so much of the harshness of human nature.

Especially after the great battle with the Northern Frontier Demon, how did he survive the years when he lost his cultivation and became a cripple? How difficult was it? He had no idea, but just thinking about it made him inexplicably sad.

A moment later, the four arrived at a vast, open sea. Since Jiang Mo could not use his cultivation, he could only repeatedly remind Zhuge Yu:

"I'm entrusting the task of protecting your master during his breakthrough to you, Xia Xun. Can you handle it well?"

"Yes, Master (Uncle-Master), don't worry."

Zhuge Yu answered sheepishly, scratching his head as he looked at his former master, Zuo Ruotong, and asked enthusiastically:

"Are you ready?"

"I'll take you down there later. You just need to focus on passing the test without any distractions."

"Leave the rest to the juniors. If you accidentally misdirect your Qi along the way, don't worry, I will escort you up immediately."

"If you're ready, then I'll trouble you, Junior Nephew Xia."

Although Zuo Ruotong was an elder, he still politely expressed his gratitude, cupping his hands in greeting and bowing slightly.

"Please come with me."

As soon as Zhuge Yu finished speaking, he activated the magic array, instantly teleporting himself and his master to a depth of about a thousand meters underwater.

“Bang!!”

The environment here was pitch black, but as he ignited a huge fireball in his right hand, it suddenly illuminated the surroundings, revealing various enormous fish swimming around.

"call out!!"

Upon smelling Zhuge Yu's aura, the deep-sea creatures experienced a terrifying suppression of their bloodlines, causing them to flee in panic. The area within dozens of miles was cleared out, as the demon king's essence blood, refined within their bodies, was radiating unparalleled pressure.

"Uncle-Master, do you think this spot is suitable? How do you feel now?"

"There has been some impact, but it is far from enough."

Zuo Ruotong transmitted his voice using his Qi. He was in the deep sea, and his clothes were soaked, making it inconvenient for him to speak. While conserving his Qi, the water pressure from all around made him feel as if he were carrying a heavy load on his shoulders.

"Okay, then remember to let me know when it's about the right time."

Zhuge Yu used his magic again to change their location, and the two arrived at a depth of about 2300 meters underwater.

At this moment, Zuo Ruotong's expression began to change, and it was clear that every inch of her skin was under immense pressure.

"How is it?" Zhuge Yu asked with concern.

“Very good... It’s about to affect my reversal of life, junior disciple, go down another 300 meters.”

Zuo Ruotong pondered to himself, "Junior brother is indeed a cultivation prodigy. This is truly a good method. Every time you sink to a certain height, the water pressure you receive will increase in a certain pattern. He couldn't say what it was, but his body had a keen sense of feedback and could vaguely judge the limit he could withstand."

And he is on the path of verification.

"Gulu!"

"Wow!"

As the seawater bubbles churned, Zuo Ruotong, whose figure reappeared, felt obvious discomfort. Her body was subjected to the water pressure, as if covered by a mountain, and more than a dozen weak cracks appeared.

"Nephew, 3200... meters."

Zuo Ruotong sensed that his limit was 3700 meters. To be on the safe side, he did not rush to 3700 meters in one go, but planned to start from 3200 meters and slowly adapt, building up his strength for the final push.

“Okay.” Zhuge Yu helped him by sending him to a depth of 3200 meters in the deep sea.

The moment they arrived, Zuo Ruotong's skin, like shattered porcelain, quickly became covered with white cracks. The terrifying water pressure kept coming, and Ni Sheng looked frail and gradually showed signs of collapse.

In other words, the ability to quickly recover from injuries through reversal of life is so great that if other superhumans came here without special innate abilities to protect them, this water pressure would be a meat grinder that could kill them instantly.

The water pressure at a depth of 3,000 meters is 300 kg per square centimeter. This is just the weight that a body the size of a fingernail needs to withstand. The surface area of ​​an adult is usually around 1.73 square meters, which is equivalent to 29929 square centimeters.

A simple calculation shows that 29929 * 0.3 = 8978.7 tons. This means that an adult at a depth of 3,000 meters would need to support a weight of 8978 tons. Zuo Ruotong is about 1.8 meters tall and is at a depth of 3,500 meters. The weight she is currently bearing could potentially be close to the 10,000-ton threshold.

"Kakakaka!!!"

Zuo Ruotong, who was fully activating his reversal of life, had a solemn and dignified expression. His skin was like a withered willow catkin, constantly disintegrating and flying away, and his muscles and bones were gradually twisting, cracking, reconstructing, cracking, and reconstructing.

Under the pressure of the seawater, his reversal of life, which he had been able to maintain at will, became so difficult for the first time. It was almost interrupted several times, and his internal organs were severely affected, breaking into wisps of blue and white energy, which then healed again.

With the breakthrough imminent, he dared not relax. Risking the disintegration of his body, he began to slowly descend. Driven by his obsession, he was like a moth drawn to a flame, disregarding life and death, and continued to move forward.

forward!

forward!

Advance towards the third realm!

Zuo Ruotong's eyes were firm, and her body was like ice melting rapidly when it touched a raging fire, but there was no sign of stopping. She had a burst of energy, but it waned after a second attempt and was exhausted after a third.

At 3300 meters, his skin completely dissolved into Qi, unable to condense again.

At 3460 meters, flesh and blood dissipated into true qi, revealing stark white bones.

At 3590 meters, the muscles and bones dissolved, and most of the organs could not hold on any longer and gradually turned into Qi.

At 3680 meters, only a wisp of azure mixed with shimmering white Qi remained, supporting a brain.

With the final 20 meters just around the corner, Zuo Ruotong's mind went blank, and he swooped down in an instant.

"Wow——!"

A cluster of white qi dispersed, and the brain tissue completely completed its final qi transformation. The body, in the form of true qi, floated quietly in the deep sea, radiating a brilliant and pure light. Within it was a phantom image, which was none other than his soul.

After more than ten breaths, the light merged with the soul, reforging the mysterious destiny. The physical body began to condense, from the five internal organs to the brain, the seven orifices, muscles, bones, skin, and so on, like a phoenix rising from the ashes.

"Pong!"

As the last wisp of blue-white true qi dissipated, Zuo Ruotong stood at a depth of 3700 meters in the deep sea, exceptionally serene and peaceful.

His physical body had been completely transformed into Qi, a plasma-state energy structure, rendering water pressure ineffective.

He was experiencing the mysteries brought about by the triple rebirth, and his perception was enhanced several times over. It was as if he could roam freely between heaven and earth without restraint. Even his strength was far greater than at any time before. However, maintaining this state was no different from before, and it was still consuming his innate Qi.

"Senior Uncle, you've succeeded! Congratulations!!"

Zhuge Yu, who was not far away, smiled brightly. He knew that if it was his master, it would definitely work.

"Yes, I made it through, thanks to my junior apprentice's help."

Zuo Ruotong was in a great mood, her brows relaxed, and she returned to sea level with him.

"Crash!!"

As the waves rolled, two figures broke through the seawater and hovered in mid-air. At the same time, in the distant place where the water and sky met, the sun rose and shone brightly on the sea.

Zuo Ruotong stood in mid-air, her posture light and graceful. Her white robes were spotless, her skin was as white as snow, and her long hair swayed in the wind. Bathed in the golden light of the morning sun, she was radiant and looked just like an immortal terrestrial deity.

Jiang Mo looked up at him with a smile on her lips. Her senior brother had broken through the barrier, and his strength was just as he had expected. He was much stronger than a typical first-stage Xuanming cultivator and had barely reached the realm of a terrestrial immortal.

This level of strength is usually only achievable at the peak of the first level of the Profound Fate Realm or at the beginning of the second level of the Profound Fate Realm, which is truly remarkable.

"triple!!"

"It's triple!!"

"Ha ha ha ha!!"

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