Absolute Destiny Game
Chapter 205 - 61: Worldly Wisdom, The Only Way to Immortality

Chapter 205: Chapter 61: Worldly Wisdom, The Only Way to Immortality

The two Immortals exchanged glances and suddenly burst into laughter together.

Tianxuan True Man (Hidden Immortal): "Foolish child, foolish child, do you think becoming an Immortal is easy? Even we Immortals have had to hide ourselves away from the world."

Kaiyang Star Lord (Hidden Immortal): "Moreover, since the great catastrophe occurred five hundred years ago, the path to becoming an Immortal was severed, and your chances of achieving immortality are slim indeed."

Xiao Jie asked curiously, "But why is that?"

Tianxuan True Man smiled slightly, "This matter involves a major secret of the Immortal Realm. I can tell you, but once I do, we will have no further connection. Are you sure you want to ask this question?"

A dialogue box popped up.

Option 1: Yes, please tell me what exactly this catastrophe was.

Option 2: Esteemed Immortals, allow me some time to think it over and ask another question.

Xiao Jie decisively chose Option 2. If they were to tell him how to become an Immortal, that would be useful, but just explaining why it’s not possible wasn’t useful at all.

Of course, it wasn’t completely useless. At least as intelligence, it was very valuable, but turning such information into tangible benefits was particularly difficult with his current strength.

"Esteemed Immortals, please allow me some time to think it over, then I’ll ask another question."

Xiao Jie thought to himself that this guidance from the Immortals was not a wish-fulfilling pond, not something where he could get whatever he wished for.

His current greatest goal was to gain strength. Naturally, becoming an Immortal would be best. Failing that, acquiring a Magic profession would also be excellent.

"Esteemed Immortals, I have thought it through. My lifelong wish as Hidden Moon Following Wind is to pacify the chaotic world, slay Demons, eradicate evil, and restore clarity and order to this world so that the people of Jiuzhou may return to a land of happiness.

To achieve this goal, I must possess great strength. Although I know a bit of rudimentary Martial Arts and can kill mountain bandits and chop up a few Little Monsters, I am powerless against true fiends.

Therefore, I wish to learn Magic, ascend to Immortality, and only through this can my wish be fulfilled.

Please point me towards a clear path on how to learn Immortal Techniques and acquire the lineage of Magic, preferably one that offers a chance at becoming an Immortal."

Xiao Jie set up this persona for himself first, then expressed his request, all to ensure he was taken seriously and not just brushed off by the two Immortals.

This tactic indeed had some effect. After hearing Xiao Jie’s words, the two Immortals looked at each other and their expressions turned serious.

Tianxuan True Man: "It’s commendable that you have this mindset. Ever since the great catastrophe, Jiuzhou has been in chaos. Now that you Returnees have brought some vitality back, the future hope of the Jiuzhou World might well depend on you Returnees. Well then, we shall plan something for you and provide what little help we can—Kaiyang, do you have any thoughts?"

A glint of gold flashed in Kaiyang Star Lord’s eyes, and after looking at Xiao Jie for a moment, he nodded slightly, "You lack the incense karma needed to learn Divine Skills, your Perception is dull and blind, making it impossible for you to cultivate ghost curses. You have a bit of Spiritual nature, but it’s not very high, and you can’t cultivate proper Immortal Techniques.

You can only cultivate some minor tricks of witchcraft and Daoist Skills."

Tianxuan Taoist nodded, "You’re right. As for becoming an Immortal, you shouldn’t even think about it. That path is too uncertain. Instead, let us give you a few Magic inheritances to choose from."

A dialogue box popped up again.

Option 1: Thank you, Esteemed Immortals, being able to cultivate Magic is enough for me, please enlighten me.

Option 2: Esteemed Immortals, please allow me to think it over and ask another question.

Option 3: If there’s a chance to become an Immortal, even just a slim chance, I am willing to try. Why not tell me both the opportunity to become an Immortal and the methods of cultivating Magic so I can make an informed choice? (Showing proper respect for their favor).

Xiao Jie was delighted inside, not expecting that showing proper deference at this time would actually take effect.

Indeed, although the two Immortals mentioned the chances of becoming an Immortal were slim, they did not completely deny the possibility, which meant there was still a small chance.

In gaming, it’s not about the difficulty of the mission, but whether there’s a chance to take on a quest at all.

Xiao Jie decisively chose option 3.

"If there is a chance to become an Immortal, even if it’s just a slim chance, I am willing to try. Could you two Immortals please share the opportunity to achieve immortality and the methods of cultivating magic so that I can make a clear choice?"

Tianxuan True Man spread his hands, "Alas, you really are something. There is indeed a glimmer of chance for ascending to immortality, but it is extremely slim. The path to seeking immortality is elusive, and a slight mishap could lead to the perishing of both body and Dao.

Well, we will explain the paths you can take clearly, and you can choose for yourself.

After all, from all the great Dao, you can only choose one. Listen carefully.

This first path is the genuine Mysterious Sect in Longhua State. There is a Tianji Temple, which was my practice ground in the past. Although it’s now in ruins, the disciples are still there. You can go there, take entry, and study Daoist Skill."

Kaiyang Star Lord said, "The second path is a side branch of witchcraft. In Beiming State, there is Five Immortals Ridge where a group of Shaman Wizards reside, skilled in demon magic and witchcraft, capable of summoning Immortals and divine spirits. I just need to inform them, and the Great Witch will naturally take you as a disciple and teach you witchcraft."

Tianxuan True Man added, "These first two paths are relatively easy to walk. As long as you are willing to learn, you can definitely master them. But this third path is challenging, yet it is the only path that still offers a shred of chance for immortality—namely the Ancient Qi Refining Skill."

Kaiyang Star Lord continued, "Indeed, in ancient times, when nature’s spiritual energy was abundant, many Qi Refiners absorbed and transformed their physical bodies and forged their Primordial Spirits to achieve Immortal Business. Many Immortals were achieved this way at that time. However, as time passed and days changed, nature’s spiritual energy has long been dissipated, with only some left in places like Taoyuan Blessed Land or Outer World Cave Heavens."

Tianxuan True Man said again, "I can tell you where to find the cultivation methods of the Ancient Qi Refining Skill, but even if you find them, gathering the spiritual energy necessary for Ascension to Immortality is exceptionally difficult.

Moreover, the Ancient Qi Cultivation Technique prioritizes law over technique and lacks the miraculous versatility of witchcraft and Daoist Skill—it can only refine the body and strengthen the Divine Soul. If you need to deceive or fight against enemies, it is somewhat inferior."

Alright, I have explained all three paths clearly to you. Now make your choice.

A selection panel immediately appeared in front of him.

Option 1: Although the Daoist arts are challenging, the Mysterious Sect reveals Heavenly Secrets. Initiate the quest "Asking at Tianji Temple." Complete this quest, and unlock the rare Profession "Daoist" during your next profession advancement.

Option 2: Demon Spirits are shapeless, and myriad changes come from one’s heart. Initiate the quest "Searching for the Witch at Five Immortals Ridge." Complete this quest, and unlock the rare Profession "Shaman Wizard" during your next profession advancement.

Option 3: Flesh as the crucible, heart as the furnace, myriad points of spiritual energy transform nature. Initiate the quest "Ancient Legend." Complete this quest, and unlock the hidden profession "Ancient Qi Refiner" during your next profession advancement.

Option 4: Respected Immortals, please allow me to think it over carefully and ask some more questions (Favorability -10).

Xiao Jie was clearly torn. In this world, it’s impossible to have it all. Either choose a magical heritage to gain a Magic profession at level 20, enabling you to cultivate corresponding magic,

Or choose the Qi Refining heritage, gaining the Ancient Qi Refining Profession at level 20, with the chance of becoming immortal, but at the cost of not being able to cultivate as many magical skills.

The chance of becoming immortal was meager, but the power of magical skills was substantial and tangible.

What should he choose?

Xiao Jie was deep in thought momentarily...

However, he did not ponder for too long.

In this game, although Magic professions were prized, they were not particularly rare; you’d find one or two in every ten players.

But players who had become immortals—he had never heard of them.

If he could become an immortal, although it was unclear whether it was a hidden profession or a special race, it would undoubtedly be an existence that surpasses all others.

Playing the game required some ambition, as the saying goes, "Take a shot at it, and a bicycle might just turn into a motorcycle."

Moreover, being a Qi Refiner didn’t mean a complete lack of magical abilities; there were some professional capabilities after all.

Alright, that’s the one.

"Respected Immortals, please tell me where to find the cultivation methods of the Ancient Qi Refining Skill."