A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality c1-2248

by Translator: Johnchen

In the Tian Peng’s party, Jin Yue and the mysterious Elder Shi rode alongside the holy disciples.

  The red-bearded old man and the beautiful woman remained on guard at the holy city.

  At that moment, they were together with two different groups.

  One of the groups had purple hair and red skin. As for the other group, they had smaller wings and gorgeous robes.

  They were respectively the Chi Rong and the Pentaluster Race. However, the meager five people of the Tian Peng Race were clearly fewer than the other two groups.

  The gorgeous young female holy disciple smiled and said, “Elder Jin, it appears that Jade Emperor Peak’s elders knew we were coming and lit up the welcoming fires.”

  In a distance away above the huge mountain, there was a large rainbow flame burning, filling the air with a gorgeous glow.

  The astonishing scene could be clearly seen by those fifty kilometers away.

  “It seems we weren’t the first to arrive. Time truly passes quickly. In the blink of an eye, three hundred years already passed.” Jin Yue turned to an old man with fire-red skin and said, “Brother Zhu, what do you think about this place?”

  “What impression is there to be had?” The old man expression asked, “Unless we cultivate a True Spirit Body or to Soaring True Immortal Stage, we’ll just be mounds of earth in tens of thousands of years. The prosperities of the tribe are replaced in turn. Has Elder Jin considered the matter I spoke a few days ago?”

  A bright glint flashed from the young woman’s eyes and she indifferently replied, “Our Tian Peng Race has truly become much weaker, but we’ve survived since ancient times. We are the longest living branch of the tribe. We won’t easily discard our legacy and throw ourselves into the embrace of another tribe. I’ve put much thought into Brother Zhu’s proposal to merge, but I can only refuse you.”

  Old Man Zhu coldly smiled and said, “Is that so? If I remember correction, from ancient times, your esteemed Elder Shi came from the Black Feather Tribe, a branch that was annexed during your golden age. Now that your own tribe has been weakened, merging with a stronger tribe and handing over the master’s position is a natural position.”

  “How can this matter relate to the Black Feather Tribe? At the time, the Black Feather Tribe weren’t only lacking a holy master, but it also faced powerful enemies and took the initiative to merge with our tribe. We hadn’t forced them.” The young woman said with a casual tone.

  Old Man Zhu chuckled and said, “Those matters happened so long ago, who truly knows what actually happened. Since you’ve rejected my clan’s kind intentions, we’ll have to see if your clan’s holy disciples can make it through the earth abyss trial. If they fail, don’t blame me if several branches form a council of elders and discuss the proposal to dismantle your clan. Don’t forget that our Chi Rong race isn’t the only one interested in your clan.”

  A charming young woman looked over to them with a sweet smile and said, “Brother Zhu, your esteemed clan has become amongst the top three in strength among the seventy-two branches. There is no need to be so overbearing in your pursuit to consume the Tian Peng Race. Could it be you rush to forcefully contend with the Jiu Yue Race?”

  “Lady Qui, don’t speak such rubbish. When did anybody from my clan say that?” When the old man heard her, his face greatly changed.

  Elder Qui smiled and thought to say more when heavenly music began to play from the direction of the mountain top. The sky’s color then flickered and became more gorgeous.

  They hastily shut their mouths and ceased flight as they floated in the air.

  In the blink of an eye, the ten variously dressed people, most of aging appearance and venerable bearing, appeared from the slight.”

  “We pay our respects to the Elders.” When Jin Yue and the others saw these ten men, they jumped off their birds in alarm and deeply saluted them.

  An old woman with a cane with a beaming smile and said, “There is no need to regard us as outsiders. You’ll join our ranks sooner or later. The other elders are awaiting you on Jade Emperor Peak.”

  Jin Yue’s heart stirred and she respectfully asked, “What? Could it be that our three branches were the last?”

  The old woman chuckled and answered, “This is not the case. The northmost Gui Mian and Du Jiu branches were busy so we’re able to start the earth abyss trial without them. With you three, we may begin.”

  “So it was like that,” Jin Yue nodded.

  Standing behind them, Han Li felt his heart tremble when he saw the ten that appeared.

  The ten were mostly at Body Integration cultivation. As for the old woman, he wasn’t able to see through her cultivation stage. She was most likely the same as Jin Yue, a fearsome existence at Body Integration stage or higher.

  This was the so-called joint assembly elders.

  It was said that elders were originally from various tribes, but when their lifespans were nearing their end, they could join these elders and renounce their affiliation with their original branch, taking on the responsibilities of the entire Flying Spirit Tribe.

  At that moment, Old Man Zhu and the young woman stepped forward and exchanged pleasantries with the old woman. Soon after, the party flew to the mountain under the guidance of the old woman.

  A moment later, the party arrived near the huge mountain and the imposing buildings could be faintly seen. Black dots could be seen circling the air above it.

  Under closer examination, Han Li discovered that there were hundreds of huge birds flying through the air as well as huge winged insects with malevolent appearances.

  When the mountain appeared to only be a kilometer away, a muffled bang sounded. A seven-colored rainbow flew out in a curve from a long distance away towards them.

  Soon after, a gorgeous arched bridge appeared above them.

  The old woman and the others blurred, taking a step on the bridge and beckoning the others with a smile.

  “Let’s go.” Jin Yue commanded. She then stepped off the bird and quickly walked on the bridge.

  The other parties did the same.

  When Han Li walked on the bridge, he felt that he was stepping on something completely soft like a thick cushion.

  Curious, he wanted to take a close look and released his spiritual sense, but he felt the bridge tremble and their surroundings light up, completely enveloping the party. With several shakes, the light brought them to the other end of the bridge.

  At that moment, Han Li was unable to examine the marvelous display of the bridge as he found himself in front of over twenty Flying Spirit Tribe beings. They were all staring at him.

  Behind them, there appeared to be a jade-green hall wrapped in white fog.

  At the very front of this crowd were two people. One of them was a middle-aged man with a large nose and snow-white hair. The other had a wrinkly face and long cheeks, an old man with a black tattoo on his neck.

  When the old woman saw them, she smiled and she walked towards them. As for the rest of them, they joined the crowd.

  The tattooed old man waved his hand with a smile, “The elders have brought their holy disciples from a distance away. It must’ve been tiring. The holy disciples may rest in the side hall for a spell. The elders may accompany us to the main hall for a chat. The other clan elders are waiting for us there.”

  The Chi Rong’s Elder Zhu rushed to speak, smiling as he said, “Elder Ming is too polite. We’ll do as you request.”

  Jin Yue and the young woman from the Pentaluster Race raised no objections.

  With that, Han Li and the others entered the white fog.

  At an unknown time, a slender white-robed woman appeared in front of Han Li and the other holy disciples. She beamed at them and said, “Holy disciple, please follow me. This servant shall arrange your residences.”

  Chapter 1435: Zhu Yinzi

  “I must trouble you,” One of the Chi Rong holy disciples said with a respectful tone. Although the woman’s cultivation wasn’t high, he didn’t dare to slig
ht her.

  As there were many in the Chi Rong Race, they sent seven holy disciples. The Pentaluster Race sent five.

  The one that sent the least were the Tian Peng Race, three including Han Li, and this was with leaving nothing behind. The other branches of the tribe were sure to keep a few holy disciples hidden and not send them.

  Furthermore, the holy disciples of the other two branches were at mid-Deity Transformation stage at the very least. Bai Bi and Lei Lan were in truth a grade lower.

  From this, it could be seen how weak the Tian Peng Race was when compared to the other branches. It was no wonder the higher echelon of the Tian Peng race had used such effort to rope him in. It would be a common occurrence for stronger branches to target them.

  The strong preying on the weak was the rule of law in the spirit realm as well.

  With that in mind, Han Li followed after the Chi Rong disciples along with the Bai Bi, Lei Lan, and the Pentaluster disciples.

  They all obediently followed after her for a long distance.

  Of the many Chi Rong holy disciples, the one that caught Han Li’s attention the most was a man with a sinister face and hostile eyes.

  The other Chi Rong holy disciples had about the same cultivation, but only this cultivator gave him a feeling of danger.

  With that thought, Han Li couldn't help but look at his back with narrowed eyes.

  A beautiful Pentaluster woman that appeared in her twenties sweetly smiled at Han Li and asked, “What? Could Brother Han be interested in Zhu Yinzi?”

  Although Han Li was only a fake holy disciple, his cultivation was still at high-grade spirit general. Be it the Chi Rong or the Pentaluster Race, they all viewed Han Li as the leader of the Tian Peng holy disciples.

  And with his unfamiliar face, he should’ve been a concealed reserve. The other two tribes viewed Han Li with greater attention.

  During their travels, the holy disciples hadn’t spoken to each other as Jin Yue and the other elders were present. Now that they were separated from the elders, the woman decided to open a conversation.

  Of course, this was also because the Tian Peng always maintained friendly relations with the Pentaluster Race.

  As for the Chi Rong holy disciples, they decided to ignore Han Li for the time being.

  Han Li indifferently answered, “It’s nothing. Brother Zhu’s baleful Qi is quite deep. I suspect he has much battle experience.”

  “It seems Brother Han’s story of cultivating overseas is true. Zhu Yinzi has been resoundingly famous amongst the younger generation. He has entered the earth abyss seven times already. Although he didn’t head deep inside, he killed many demons. He is as famous as the Sevenpass Race’s Ao Qing and the Nan Long Race’s Fei Ye. It is said that their abilities are no lesser than a mid-grade Great Spirit General.” The Pentaluster woman replied with a smile. It seemed she didn’t care if the Chi Rong disciples heard her.

  “So it was like that,” Han Li answered calmly with a nod. He then said nothing else.

  When she saw Han Li’s indifferent attitude, the Pentaluster woman became somewhat more interested. But before she could say anything, the white-clothed maid arrived in front of several seven-story tall buildings.

  The maid turned to face the holy disciples and said,

  “You may choose which building each of your races may occupy. But there is something I must remind you of. On Jade Emperor Peak you may only spar with those from the eastmost branches. You may not fight with anybody from the other areas. Otherwise, there will be grave punishments like the destruction of one’s cultivation.

  The party of cultivators felt their hearts tremble. A handsome Chi Rong man then stepped forward and said, “We understand. Thank you for your trouble.”

  The white-robed young woman smiled and saluted to the holy disciples, “I am called Xiao Zhu. I will be attending to all of your minor necessities. If there is anything you require, please find me.”

  Afterwards, nothing else was said and the groups entered the building of their choice.

  Han Li chose the tallest of the buildings. As for Bai Bi and Lei Lan, they chose two of the lower floors.

  After several months travelling at breakneck speed, even Han Li felt tired.

  Without another word, he sat cross-legged on his bed and shut his eyes.

  An unknown time later, he opened his eyes to see a dark sky.

  He nimble walked off his bed and stretched, then walking to a lower floor.

  He found that Bai Bi was meditating in his room and that Lei Lan had disappeared, somewhat to Han Li’s surprise.

  He recalled that before they set off. Jin Yue had given them a thousand warnings that they mustn’t leave the group and give enemies an opportunity.

  With some thought, Han Li felt somewhat ill at ease and walked out with his hands behind his back.

  As they were involved with the success of the earth abyss trial, ignoring her was out of the question.

  “Yi! Isn’t that Brother Han? What a coincidence!” A leisurely voice sounded as someone walked out of another building.

  Han Li blinked and looked over in the direction of the voice.

  He saw a youth with a round face, a Chi Rong holy disciple. He wore a smile on his face.

  Han Li was expressionless, but he coldly chuckled in his mind.

  ‘If they truly met by coincidence, it was a matter to curse over. He was most likely standing guard and calmly waiting for us to come out.’

  Although he didn’t know what he planned, it can’t be anything good.

  Han Li looked at the young man without a word.

  The Chi Rong man paid no attention to Han Li’s cold demeanor and chuckled, “Why is Brother Han so distant? Our clans may have a few contrary views, but there is no need to be so hostile before the earth abyss trial. In the future, if your clan is truly to enter our Chi Rong Race, we’ll become brothers.”

  “If our clans truly become one, that is possible.” Han Li narrowed his eyes and showed a slight smile.

  The round youth was stunned by Han Li’s quick change and soon smiled as well.

  “I am Chi Tian and this is also my first time on Jade Emperor Peak. How about we walk around together?” Chi Tian spoke as if they were good friends.

  “With you?” Han Li raised his brow.

  “This place restricts battle. Do you fear that I’ll plot against you?” Chi Tian smiled.

  “Not at all, but I have no interest in being friends with you.” Han Li’s expression sank.

  When Chi Tian felt that he was being played, a hostile expression momentarily appeared before his smile returned.

  After a moment of silence, the young man slowly said, “Brother Han must’ve come out to find your clan’s Lady Lei.”

  “What do you mean by that?” Han Li said with an icy tone.

  “It’s nothing. I simply saw Lady Lei Lan travel with my clan’s Senior Martial Sister Hong Sha. It seems they planned on comparing pointers at the arena. I told you so you didn’t have to waste your time looking,” Chi Tian said with a fake smile.

  “Then I must thank you for your warning.” Han Li creased his brow for a moment and saluted the man before flying off.

  When he saw Han Li was a distance away, Chi Tian sneered.

  “Junior Martial Brother Chi, you’ve done well.” After Han Li vanished down a road, a voice sounded from behind Chi Tian.

  A figure blurred from the building door. He was a tall skinny man with skin that was a far deeper red than ordinary Chi Rong people. A trace of hostility appeared in his eyes.

  With a faint change of expression, he respectfully said, “Senior Martial Brother Zhu, it was only a small matter. Anybody could’ve done it. That person may be a high-grade spirit general, but why has Senior Martial Brother taken note of him? We should be able to deal with this person with ease.”

  “Junior Martial Brother Chi, your words are mistaken. If that person is who I think he is, all of you wouldn't be a match for him.”

 
“Senior Martial Brother knows that person?” Chi Tian was stunned.

  Zhu Yinzi suddenly asked, “Does Junior Martial Brother know how Tian Ming and his subordinates were repelled several months before?”

  After some hesitation, Chi Tian truthfully answered, “I have heard about it. It was said that no only did they fail their mission, but they lost a high-grade Chi Hou bird and a Fire Dragon Pearl.

  Zhu Yinzi licked his lips and wore an odd expression, “At that time, this person alone had repelled Tian Ming and killed the Chi Hou bird. He should be this High Holy Disciple Han.”

  Chi Tian’s expression vastly changed and he spoke with a tone of disbelief, “That’s impossible. Senior Martial Brother Tian Ming was a mid-grade spirit general and the others also had spirit general grade cultivation. The Chi Hou Bird also should’ve been as powerful as a mid-grade spirit general.”

  Zhi Yinzi gloomily said, “Tian Ming had personally given me an account. Since the Tian Peng had recalled this holy disciple from overseas, it should be this person. I suspect that he possesses high-grade spirit general cultivation, or else he would’ve have been able to repel Tian Ming and the others.”

  The round youth blinked and hesitantly said, “Then the Tian Peng Race does have a trick up their sleeves. Originally when their holy master perished, it was said they didn’t have a single holy disciple and that they’d be annexed into the Chi Rong without a doubt. Now, three more holy disciples have appeared and one of them is a high-grade spirit general. This is truly surprising.”

  Zhu Yinzi sullenly said, “Its nothing. After all, the Tian Peng Race has existed since ancient times. It comes as no surprise if they have some secrets they’ve still kept hidden. However, the elders have made it clear that we should unite other tribes in dealing with the Tian Peng as we cannot allow them to have another holy master. This one named Han Li most likely is the most hopeful of the Tian Peng Race. Before he enters the earth abyss, we must verify his true abilities. I don’t want to perform something that has no chance of succeeding.”

  Chi Tian said with a beaming smile, “Senior Martial Brother’s words are reasonable. Let’s go to the sparring arena. He must’ve gone there.”