Pay to Cultivate Immortality? My Sect is Completely Free - Chapter 14

Chapter 14: Ascending the Immortal Path with a Mortal Body

“Who says a mortal body cannot climb the path to immortality?”

“What does it matter if there is no Spirit Root?”

“What does being a mortal matter?”

“As long as you have a heart that yearns for immortality, one day, on the path to immortality, your most radiant shadow will surely be left behind.”

“So, are you willing to join my sect?” Su Bai gently asked.

For a moment, the girl was stunned, and a glimmer of brilliance flashed in her dim eyes.

The young man before her, dressed in a snow-white robe, was remarkably handsome, with an extraordinary presence, resembling a celestial being.

She felt a bit dazed, not understanding why, but deep within her heart, a sense of indescribable safety surged.

“Can I… really cultivate?” Ye Qingyao managed to ask with difficulty, her voice trembling.

“Once, there was a person, just like you, also a mortal body, with no talent for cultivation,” Su Bai said.

“What happened to her afterwards?” Ye Qingyao asked nervously.

“She had a heart that sought immortality. Though she was a mortal, she still relied on her exceptional talent and perseverance, reaching the pinnacle of the immortal path with her mortal body,” Su Bai slowly explained.

“Become an immortal with a mortal body? Don’t you think that’s a bit far-fetched?”

“Hehe, the pinnacle of the immortal path he talks about must just be the Qi Refining Second Layer, right?”

“Hahaha, if a mortal body can ever step into the Qi Refining Third Layer in this lifetime, I’ll eat two buckets of sh*t while standing on my head!”

The crowd burst into laughter, all of them incredulous.

In their eyes, Su Bai was completely making things up, putting on an air of mystery.

Cultivating immortality was hard; even those with Spirit Roots struggled, let alone a mortal body without one!

In the last ten thousand years on this continent, there had never been a case of a mortal body reaching Foundation Establishment!

“To occupy the pinnacle of the immortal path… with a mortal body…” Ye Qingyao was lost in thought, murmuring to herself, “Can I… really do it?”

She wasn’t swayed by the skepticism around her; instead, she felt a growing hope, her eyes glimmering with brilliance.

“The future is full of possibilities; everything is possible.”

“I see that you have a resilient character and an indomitable spirit; your future is destined to follow an unusual path, so I’ve decided to take you as my direct disciple.”

Su Bai extended his hand, placing it in front of Ye Qingyao.

Ye Qingyao hesitated for a moment before slowly placing her hand on it.

A soft, warm sensation spread throughout her body; this was the first time she had felt such a warmth since her sister left.

It was the warmth from the human world, dispelling the cold winds that clung to her existence.

She wanted to kneel, but found her legs no longer willing to obey her; her strong will had managed to hold out until now, which was already a miracle.

“Immortal Master… thank you…”

She could no longer hold on, and everything went black in front of her as her whole body collapsed stiffly into a warm embrace.

Su Bai caught her and brought her to the side of Xiao Lingxi.

Before Su Bai could say anything, Xiao Lingxi proactively stepped forward to catch Ye Qingyao, completely ignoring whether her newly bought dress would get dirty.

“Take her back first; I’ll come back later.”

Su Bai instructed Xiao Lingxi and Zhuge Feng.

“Understood.” The two nodded and then took Ye Qingyao away.

After the disciples left, Su Bai quietly concealed his figure and followed behind them.

Outside Yunshui City, on the road to the Heavenly Dao Sect.

Behind Xiao Lingxi and Zhuge Feng, four figures quietly followed, their eyes gleaming with greed as they watched the two.

“Are you sure? Is she the second young lady of the Xiao Family that the Lingxiao Sect is looking for?”

“I can’t be a hundred percent sure, but it’s pretty close.”

“How many people in Yunshui City have a Storage Ring? Even the deacons of the Lingxiao Sect don’t have one; even if she’s not, just this Storage Ring alone is worth it!”

“If we catch them, it would be worth a hundred taels of gold!”

“Hehe, a hundred taels of gold, that’s enough to buy another couple of Immortal Techniques!”

“These two aren’t highly cultivated, yet they dare to travel with a burden; just what I wanted!”

The four figures whispered among themselves, their eyes burning with greed, eager to act.

However, just as they were about to make a move, a figure in white suddenly appeared before them.

“Everyone, please stop.” Su Bai smiled at them.

Seeing Su Bai, the others were taken aback, but they soon realized this young man had appeared before; however, they hadn’t focused on him, so he must be a disciple from some sect.

Based on his age, his cultivation base couldn’t be high!

“Kid, our target isn’t you; get lost!”

“We advise you to make way!”

“Otherwise, you likely won’t be able to leave this forest alive!”

This group threatened with fierce but empty bravado.

Among the four, two were at Qi Refining Third Layer and two at Qi Refining Second Layer, their auras feeble, clearly practicing very ordinary Immortal Techniques.

“If you don’t get lost, then you’ll pay with your life!” One of them shouted coldly, gripping a long knife as he rushed towards Su Bai.

Su Bai stood his ground and threw a punch.

His fist cut through the air, transforming into a sharp fist imprint that smashed the long knife in that person’s hand.

Then, without losing momentum, it struck hard against the person’s chest.

With a thud, the man spat blood and flew backward.

He struggled for a while but couldn’t manage to get up, his breath weak.

The remaining members exchanged glances, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in their eyes.

“Let’s attack together!”

“Fireball Technique!”

“Ice Arrow Technique!”

“Eight Palm Technique!”

The group launched their combat techniques, showcasing a variety of dazzling skills that sparkled under the sunlight.

Although the attacks weren’t very powerful, they were visually impressive.

“It seems the sect needs to upgrade soon; there should be some powerful techniques in the Combat Technique Pavilion that can enhance the disciples’ strength.”

The stronger the disciples became, the stronger he would be!

His power was not merely ten times the total strength of all the disciples; he could also inherit all their skills, which were likewise enhanced tenfold!

Su Bai’s figure transformed into a blur. Even though he currently lacked combat techniques, his overwhelming Realm made it easy for him to handle them; in no time, he dispatched all of them with just a few moves.

After taking care of them, Su Bai clapped his hands and headed toward Yunshui City.

As the sun set and dusk fell, two figures stood together not far from the entrance of the Hundred Sect Gathering.

One of them was Xiao Yan, whom Su Bai had met before!

Beside Xiao Yan stood a young girl.

“Xier, why are you here?” Xiao Yan asked the girl who followed him with a wry smile.

“Brother Xiao Yan, what kind of sect is the Heavenly Dao Sect? Do you really want to join?” the girl, referred to as Xier, asked with a frown.

“I… I’m not sure, but even if there’s just a little hope, I don’t want to give up. I want to become stronger and defeat that Liu Yanran!”

Xiao Yan gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and his eyes sparkled with hatred and madness.

Such humiliation would be remembered for a lifetime!

Xier frowned slightly, glancing at Xiao Yan’s resolute expression, and sighed softly.

“Alright, Brother Xiao Yan, since you want to go, then I will support you. However, to prevent you from encountering danger, I will go with you as well,” Xier said earnestly.

“Xier…” Xiao Yan’s eyes filled with a complex expression, his heart mixed with conflicting emotions.

“Don’t worry, Brother Xiao Yan, I won’t let anyone harm you!” Xier promised seriously.