"Look around here, and you'll know why."
The old man pointed to the dilapidated scene nearby, his heart breaking, yet he still managed to speak to Jiang Mo.
Everywhere you look, there are crumbling mountains, dried-up rivers, and withered grass and trees.
The entire secret realm is heading towards destruction, all because of the incurable wounds of the Flying Immortal Master.
“His Qi Sea, Dao Foundation, and Incense Seal were all shattered, his vitality plummeted, and the injuries left by the explosion became more and more serious every day. If he continued to suffer like this, he would only be waiting to die.”
"The disciples and elders of the sect all hoped he would live, but he couldn't bear to let the sect's secret realm be destroyed for his own selfish reasons, so he gave up..."
“A few days ago, he left a will and transferred the authority of the secret realm to a senior elder. Unfortunately, he is bedridden and unable to leave, so the Immortal Mirror can only be entrusted to me to give to you.”
"However, since you've disappeared without a trace, I can't figure out your whereabouts... I assumed you've also encountered danger, or are in seclusion recuperating from your injuries, so I didn't want to disturb you..."
As Xianhua spoke, his weathered voice became a little hoarse. He could never have predicted that the outcome of this battle would be like this: two cultivators at the peak of the Immortal Palace, wielding innate magical artifacts, almost perished together.
Thinking of this, his expression darkened further, and he felt a pang of guilt. If he had seen things more clearly, perhaps things wouldn't have turned out this way.
Jiang Mo, who had been listening attentively to the old man, slowly spoke up and said, "I understand his predicament."
"That's understandable. If it were me, it would be unwise to sacrifice the future benefits that the entire sect should have left to the next generation in order to save a disease that is known to be incurable and terminal. If it were me, I would also give up."
"Hmph, it's a pity you weren't born in the same era, otherwise you should have a good relationship," Xianhua said with a wry smile.
"It's not too late now. If we're really talking about age, he might not even be older than me."
"However, sir, rest assured, now that I'm here, it may not be a hopeless situation yet."
Jiang Mo smiled gently, his voice calm and trustworthy. The old man had no doubts, and a glimmer of hope rekindled in his cloudy eyes. He said:
"Yes, if it's you, I believe you."
"Walk."
A moment later, the two ascended to the summit of Silver Moon Peak, where a magnificent palace rose from the ground. Before the palace stood a kneeling figure, pleading for a glimpse of the palace with tears streaming down his face.
That person was none other than the leader of the Flying Immortal Sect. It had been five days since he last met with his master.
He vaguely remembered that the last time they met, his master was old and decaying, back to his former self, and the entire palace was shrouded in a thick aura of death.
This almost drove him to despair. He couldn't accept that his most sacred and omnipotent master had ended up in such a desolate state.
Especially after learning that his master had handed over the position of Master to another Supreme Elder, his injuries worsened, and he was heading towards death every day.
The Flying Immortal Sect Leader was heartbroken and repeatedly tried to persuade him to go to the mortal realm to conquer more secret realms in order to prolong his life, but he refused. In the end, he was even driven out and refused to leave. He could only kneel there and stay by his side day and night.
When he heard different footsteps behind him, the Flying Immortal Sect Master turned around abruptly and saw an unexpected figure. His pupils first contracted and then widened, as if a bolt from the blue struck his mind.
Immediately, he disregarded past grievances and personal dignity, realizing there might be a glimmer of hope, and hurriedly pleaded in a trembling voice:
"Mysterious Venerable...please save my master's life!"
"boom!"
"boom!!"
Before Jiang Mo could reply, the Flying Immortal Sect Leader solemnly began to kowtow three times and bow nine times. His white forehead repeatedly struck the white jade bricks, each sound deep and powerful, without the slightest falsehood.
"..." Seeing this scene, Xuan Hua felt conflicted, unsure whether to speak or remain silent.
Now that his most beloved junior apprentice has lost half of his body, how can he criticize a junior for being flustered in the face of danger?
"He won't die."
Jiang Mo glanced down at the Flying Immortal Sect Leader and uttered four words, concise yet powerful, instantly moving the latter to tears of gratitude, as if he had taken a reassuring pill.
The next moment, Jiang Mo continued walking forward, arriving at the front of the hall. He pushed it open, and a strong smell of decay hit him. An old body lay wearily in the shadows.
Life is unpredictable. In just a few months, the Flying Immortal Master, who once looked down upon the entire Heavenly Abyss like a god, is now just an old man on his deathbed, calmly facing his demise.
"Senior, how long are you going to drag this out?"
Jiang Mo's eyes remained expressionless, devoid of any pity or sympathy. He knew the old man had no need for it, so he cut to the chase:
"I will be traveling beyond the borders soon and need a good friend to accompany me, so I have come to ask you to come out of seclusion."
Chapter 596 Approaching Ascension
The old man in the shadows was so thin he was just skin and bones, his aura had plummeted to the mid-stage of the Bitter Sea, even weaker than a King-level creature.
However, the familiar voice was quite unexpected.
"Pap..."
A withered, skeletal hand trembled as it rested on the armrest of the jade throne, and then, surprisingly, it supported the drooping body and straightened the posture.
Perhaps it was Jiang Mo's special status that led the Flying Immortal Master to treat him exceptionally well on his deathbed.
His breathing was heavy and weary. He raised his decaying and grotesque head, his dim gaze sweeping over, and he said hoarsely:
"Young friend...you jest..."
"My days are numbered. Leaving my palace will be as difficult as ascending to heaven, let alone going beyond the realms. I'm afraid that would not fulfill your wish. I am ashamed, I am ashamed..."
The Flying Immortal Master was aware of his condition; in a few more days, he would pass away peacefully.
Now the entire body is like a broken porcelain jar, with vitality and lifespan constantly flowing away, and no matter how it is repaired, it is all in vain.
"As for you, you still look as radiant as ever... Going beyond the realms, you will surely establish an unprecedented hegemony."
Looking at Jiang Mo, who was almost fully recovered, the Flying Immortal Master spoke with admiration and undisguised envy.
"What are you mumbling about? Come on, I'll take you somewhere."
Jiang Mo immediately interrupted him, and with a thought, he created a void array leading to the bottom of Venus, disappearing into the gate with the Flying Immortal Master and Xuan Hua.
In the blink of an eye, the three arrived in the underground world. The Creator Crystal had been waiting for a long time. When it saw Jiang Mo arrive with two old men, one of whom was on the verge of death, it was not hard for it to guess what Jiang Mo wanted.
"You want to save him?" the Creator Crystal asked tentatively.
"Yes, those two innate magical artifacts are sealed inside the Immortal Mirror, and the person next to me is the owner of the Immortal Mirror. If his injuries do not heal, no one can break the seal and obtain those two innate magical artifacts."
Jiang Mo explained the general situation and introduced each other's identities, earnestly requesting the will of Venus to lend a helping hand.
When Xuan Hua and Fei Xian Yu Zhu learned that the floating crystal not far away was the Heavenly Dao Will of Venus, they were both shocked, their eyes slightly glazed over.
"So, the human who helped you was him..."
The will of Venus was also scrutinizing the Flying Immortal Master, seemingly weighing the pros and cons to determine whether this human was truly worthy of His salvation.
After a few seconds of silence, He made a decision, acquiescing to the request and then outlining the conditions:
"Saving him is possible, but rebuilding his physical body and nourishing his soul will require an excessive amount of primordial chaos and spiritual energy..."
"I hope he makes the same promise as you."
The Flying Immortal Master remained calm and unsurprised. Xuan Hua asked on his behalf, "What kind of promise is it? Please enlighten us, Senior."
“I need your military protection. In your lifetime, if I am besieged by the will of other planets, I will need you to defend me. On the condition that you protect me from persecution, you may destroy or expel the other party, it is up to you. I will not force you.”
Venus's Will spoke slowly and deliberately.
He was somewhat interested in this deal. On one hand, he could do Jiang Mo a favor; on the other hand, he could help the Dao Lord in front of him recover from his injuries and gain access to the two innate magical artifacts held by the Eternal Mother Star; and finally, he could gain the gratitude of the person he saved and build a good relationship. It was a win-win-win situation, killing three birds with one stone.
"Is that all?" The Flying Immortal Master's eyes lit up.
"Ah."
"Accept or refuse, it's entirely up to you." Venus's will remained as casual as ever.
"can."
"If you can offer me help in my time of need, I will definitely repay this kindness in the future."
The Flying Immortal Master readily agreed. This matter concerned him personally, not the Flying Immortal Sect. Even if he were to fulfill his promise, it would be done by him alone. Moreover, Jiang Mo also had the same promise, so he trusted him.
"it is good......"
"There is one more thing. Once you have recovered from your injuries, whether you want to repair those two innate magical artifacts or not, please lend them to me for a period of time to study them. I have other uses for them. If you want to take them back in the future, you can come and get them anytime."
Venus's will is determined to obtain the innate magical artifact.
He certainly believed in the martial prowess of Jiang Mo and the Flying Immortal Master, and that they could protect him.
However, He does not rule out becoming stronger. If He awakens two more new laws, He will not be afraid of the resurrected will of the Heavenly Abyss, nor the Creation Crystals on Saturn and Jupiter.
"How long will the repairs take, senior? And how long will you be borrowing it?"
Xianhua's tone was slightly wary. Every innate magic weapon was a creation of heaven and earth. Even two that were about to break were of immeasurable value, and the consequences of giving them away were unpredictable.
"ten years."
"It's enough for me to thoroughly understand and analyze them. If things go quickly, I can complete the repairs in one go. If things go slowly, it won't take more than two years."
The will of Venus has given a clear timeframe. It is extremely confident that within ten years it will be able to unravel the mysteries of the two innate magical artifacts, thereby gaining insights and awakening new laws.
Upon hearing this, Xuan Hua and Fei Xian Yu Zhu turned to look at Jiang Mo, seeking his opinion. After all, he was the main contributor to the slaying of the Eternal Will, and he had a share in both innate magical artifacts.
"As long as he is saved, any conditions are negotiable, even twelve years is fine. We'll have to trouble you to repair the magical artifacts for us."
As expected, Jiang Mo agreed.
"In that case, I hope you two will keep your promise. I will be very grateful."
Venus's will smiled faintly, then trembled again, unleashing a massive amount of chaotic origin, which instantly coalesced into a lotus platform. A flowing tentacle extended out and dragged the Flying Immortal Master inside to reshape his physical body.
"Boom!"
The vast primordial chaos transformed into a waterfall, cascading from the Tianyuan acupoint on the top of the head, washing over the already tattered body of the Flying Immortal Master, constantly tearing it apart, regenerating it, and recombining it.
Countless spiritual energies from all directions converged and nourished the lotus platform enveloped in light.
"Such astonishing spiritual energy..."
Xuan Hua was shocked by what she saw. This level of 'quantity' was comparable to the combined spiritual energy of the entire Flying Immortal Secret Realm.
The will of Venus is used so casually, without any hesitation.
"Unlike you humans, who are skilled through practice and have reached the pinnacle of control over every bit of spiritual energy."
“Similar to us divine crystal beings, we have countless spiritual energies, but it is very difficult to control them precisely.”
"Besides, although the consumption is not small, it is still valuable, so there is no need to be frugal. Anyway, it is only temporarily useless to me."
The will of Venus was multitasking, responding to the old man's sighs while simultaneously providing the primordial chaos within the lotus platform, allowing the Flying Immortal Master to refine and transform himself.
"So that's how it is. This is the first time I've heard of it... No wonder the embodiment of the eternal will couldn't defeat the two of them. It seems there's a reason for this."
As Xianhua gazed at the figure within the lotus platform, now resurrected and brimming with life, she finally breathed a sigh of relief and said with a devout expression:
"In any case, we will always remember your kindness, senior."
"You're welcome."
And so, the treatment continued, with Jiang Mo and Xian Hua waiting patiently.
Several days passed, and the Flying Immortal Master's body underwent a transformation, giving rise to a completely new True Qi. Unlike the True Qi that was previously transformed by mixing incense and spiritual Qi, this one now possessed a chaotic origin, causing its strength to skyrocket.
At the same time, his cultivation level slowly climbed from the middle stage of the Bitter Sea to the late stage and peak stage, and he was even only a step away from reaching the other shore.
Throughout the ceremony, Jiang Mo stayed close by, silently observing the baptism. He couldn't allow any accidents to happen, since he was the one who brought the person here, and he would feel uneasy if anything went wrong.
As the days went by, Xianhua's haggard face brightened, and seeing his junior disciple's aura growing stronger in the lotus platform, his worries vanished. He repeatedly expressed his deepest gratitude to Jiang Mo.
Soon, another month passed, and the Flying Immortal Master's cultivation level successfully returned to the late stage of Ascending to the Other Shore.
Jiang Mo was not idle either. He controlled the innate physique outside the body that was still in Tianyuan to carry out various tasks.
For example, accompanying disciples in their spiritual practice and supervising and guiding younger generations;
Assisted the Nine Departments in establishing the Human Federation;
They went to the secret realms of the three alien races to discuss the future relationship between the races and the specific arrangements for ascending to the outer realms with those ancient beings.
Then he visited the three demon kings, the Jade Pool Master and the Divine Forging Master, and told them about the battle situation outside the realm, asking them if they had any desire to ascend.
Jiang Mo originally planned to have the three kings and two masters stay in the mortal realm.
Given the immense power of human and dragon technology, Jiang Mo had no intention of hiding anything and simply asked.
They were also informed that they might encounter a lightning tribulation and perish during the ascension process, with an extremely high probability of death.
In the end, the three demons and two others realized their own limitations. Even Jiang Mo's tribulation was fraught with danger, so their efforts would be like moths to a flame. Faced with the opportunity to ascend, they could only regretfully give up.
Besides the Longevity Dao Body residing in the Earth's core and the Chaos Dao Body sleeping in the Three Realms Secret Realm, Jiang Mo also has eleven innate physiques that he can control to travel to the mortal world and handle various trivial matters on his behalf.
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