Extreme Almightiest Young Master

Chapter 2219 - 2201: Is There a Problem with the Holy Soul Sect?

"I don’t know what that realm is called, because once you break through that realm, you will be excluded by this world and ascend to other worlds. That’s what happened to my two friends; they left and never returned." The middle-aged man replied calmly, but was quite pleased with Lin Feng’s question, as noticing such nuances was beyond the imagination of ordinary cultivators.

Hearing this, Lin Feng nodded. The middle-aged man’s answer was something he had already guessed, but he just wanted to confirm it. Receiving guidance from a Supreme Powerhouse like this was a rare opportunity. After pondering seriously for a moment, he continued to ask, "Senior, I have another question. How does one break through the Heavenly Immortal Realm?"

"The key to breaking through the Heavenly Immortal Realm is understanding the Dao. This hurdle is completely different from previous cultivation breakthroughs. If you can’t comprehend your own Dao, you’ll never cross that threshold," the middle-aged man explained with a smile.

"What is one’s own Dao?" Lin Feng continued to ask upon hearing this answer.

"That needs to be asked of yourself; everyone’s Dao is different. You must rely on your own understanding and insight for this. No one can help you. In my era, only a dozen or so people were able to break through the void and ascend; the rest were stuck, either dying of old age or dying from serious injuries like me." The middle-aged man looked at Lin Feng and explained patiently again.

Lin Feng understood the first half of the middle-aged man’s words, as he had encountered this situation during previous expeditions to ancient ruins. However, he was quite puzzled by the latter part of the man’s statement. Could a Heavenly Immortal Realm Peak powerhouse also die?

"Senior, you said that a Heavenly Immortal Realm Peak powerhouse would also naturally die?" Lin Feng looked at the middle-aged man and asked in confusion, truly surprised by such a possibility.

"Why wouldn’t they die naturally? Don’t treat Heavenly Immortal Realm powerhouses as gods, please. They also have a lifespan limit. No matter how strong a person is, they cannot escape the Three Realms. I don’t know if the realm above ascension can grant immortality, but the Heavenly Immortal Realm definitely cannot," the middle-aged man explained with a smile, then continued, "Honestly, it’s too early for you to understand these things. When you reach that realm, you’ll know the specifics. I can’t explain it to you now, but your ability to think of these things is already quite exceptional."

After listening to the middle-aged man’s words, Lin Feng nodded, acknowledging the truth in them. Although the current situation was different, the basic principles remained the same: to achieve higher status, one must accomplish greater feats. No one could help with this; it must be realized through his own enlightenment.

At this moment, he felt even more fascinated by the realm above, curious about the middle-aged man’s mention of breaking through the void to ascend. But looking at the man, he suddenly thought of something and asked, "Senior, since you have passed away, why do you still reveal this information here?"

"Hehehe, of course it’s to find someone destined to inherit my mantle. You’ve already encountered Xiao Bai, so treat it well in the future. If I didn’t want my life’s teachings to dissipate, I wouldn’t have deliberately revealed this information, since this is my burial ground," the middle-aged man said, pausing for a moment, before continuing speaking to Lin Feng, "Young man, do you accept my inheritance? If you do, you might risk being overwhelmed. If you’re truly at the Heavenly Immortal Realm, fine, but I can’t see through you to assess the level of danger. If you choose not to accept, that’s okay too. Just restore the pearl to Xiao Bai after you leave, and let it continue its playful journey."

Lin Feng hesitated for a moment, thoughtfully considering. This middle-aged man, known as the Primordial Soul of Lingtian Sword Monarch, was previously a Heavenly Immortal Realm Peak powerhouse. Missing out on such a powerful inheritance would be a pity. Furthermore, he had recently obtained the Destiny Sword and needed insights in this area, making him desire the Lingtian Sword Monarch’s inheritance even more.

However, he could not ignore the inherent risk. He wasn’t afraid to die, but now he wasn’t alone; he had loved ones, family, and the safety of Earth resting on his shoulders. Any mistake on his part could mean the death of many, necessitating careful deliberation.

After much consideration, Lin Feng finally spoke, "Senior, may I ask a question?"

"Speak," the middle-aged man nodded with a smile.

"To give an example, if someone who has just entered the Heavenly Immortal Realm accepts your inheritance, what is the probability of death?" Lin Feng asked, seeking a benchmark to assess the level of risk.

"If a person who has just entered the Heavenly Immortal Realm were to accept the inheritance, the probability of death is seventy percent. But if they reached the Middle Stage of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, the probability is twenty percent," the middle-aged man replied with a smile, understanding Lin Feng’s intention and clarifying the explanation to avoid potential issues.

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng felt relieved. While he did not possess the same cultivation realm as normal cultivators, his current strength definitely surpassed that of a typical Early Stage Heavenly Immortal Realm powerhouse. After assessing himself, he believed he could challenge someone at the Middle Stage of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, bringing his probability of death to around fifty percent.

A fifty percent risk was enough to take a gamble. Moreover, his fortune along the journey had been quite favorable, giving him confidence that accepting the inheritance shouldn’t pose a significant problem. More importantly, the aura emitted by Lingtian Sword Monarch was decidedly righteous, not at all evil, prompting him to decide to accept the inheritance.

With these considerations in mind, he decided, "Senior, I’ve decided to accept your inheritance."

"Young man, I have high hopes for you!" Lingtian Sword Monarch smiled and spoke to Lin Feng. As soon as he finished, the golden skeleton suddenly stood up, then crumbled entirely to reveal a person radiant with golden light, several thousand strands of golden light scattering to fill the entire space, transforming it into a golden world!

"Good luck!" With the middle-aged man’s words, the glowing golden figure appeared beside Lin Feng, and the golden light enveloped him...

"Buzz!"

Lin Feng felt an overwhelming sword intent surging into his mind, a devastating force that seemed poised to annihilate everything, a kind of sword intent like a rainbow piercing the sky, momentarily beyond his control. Yet his unyielding spirit compelled him to use all his power to suppress and integrate the sword intent...

In the enclosed space, Lin Feng was unaware that his body had already developed countless golden cracks, as if numerous swords were ready to burst from within him and tear his flesh apart, though still under control without collapsing entirely!

Under the golden light’s embrace, Lin Feng found himself in an entirely unfamiliar setting, where only he and a golden sword engaged in a fatal duel...

......

Meanwhile, elsewhere, Fang Yan was growing quite anxious, having found no leads from his inquiries and being greeted by Li Xing’s sudden contact, which delighted him. He quickly signaled Li Xing to engage in a discussion in Heaven Demon Forest.

Li Xing had wanted to meet Fang Yan for some time and, observing his urgency, he promptly traveled to Heaven Demon Forest to meet with Fang Yan.

"What’s going on? Why did you summon me so urgently?" Li Xing asked Fang Yan, first to speak.

"Senior Brother, do you know what the Holy Soul Sect is up to?" Fang Yan asked directly, his current situation indicating anomalies with Lin Feng and probable issues here, but his sensitive position meant he was unable to investigate thoroughly, leaving him quite anxious.

"The Holy Soul Sect has issues?" Li Xing found Fang Yan’s sudden statement perplexing, wondering what it could mean.

"My main self contacted me earlier, noting that abnormal occurrences were happening on Earth, with numerous cultivators appearing. The main self suspects the Eternal Joy Immortal Realm is making moves, prompting me to investigate. At present, the only worthy focus seems to be the Holy Soul Sect," Fang Yan explained, seeking to uncover the essence of this peculiar situation.

"I see!" Li Xing, listening to Fang Yan, became increasingly solemn. He had been traversing other cultivation realms in search of what Fang Yan needed, neglecting matters in the Eternal Joy Immortal Realm, bringing forth some unease.

Immediately, Li Xing produced his Communication Spirit Jade, sending out some message before saying to Fang Yan, "We should soon discover the answer, Senior Brother. With the breadth of my connections, gathering some news shouldn’t be difficult."

Observing this, Fang Yan refrained from further comment, shifting the conversation to other topics with Li Xing.

"Where have you been recently, Senior Brother?"

"Nowhere specific, just visiting several cultivation realms."

"What treasures did you find?"

"Take a look, just these. I also encountered a very rare material but couldn’t purchase it due to limited funds."

"It’s no issue, obtaining these alone is quite remarkable."

...

Fang Yan and Li Xing chatted, as Li Xing displayed the various materials he had acquired over time. Despite Fang Yan having provided him with numerous resources, these rare materials were extremely difficult to procure, with all Fang Yan’s offerings exchanged solely for these.

Nevertheless, Fang Yan was extremely satisfied with Li Xing’s achievements. Having these materials enabled many possibilities, including enhancing Li Xing’s top-tier Immortal Artifact. Hearing Fang Yan’s words, Li Xing couldn’t help but smile, acknowledging his efforts had been worthwhile.