Absolute Destiny Game
Chapter 396 - 29: Inviting the Immortal to Descend to the Mortal Realm

Chapter 396: Chapter 29: Inviting the Immortal to Descend to the Mortal Realm

A group of people arrived at the city gate, only to see three big characters hanging on the gate — Sky Wolf City!

The group rode into the city, and as soon as they entered the gate, they saw a grey bear-like halberdier carrying a big club, hurrying along, followed by a bunch of Canglin Foot Soldiers.

Upon seeing Ling Hu Ping, he immediately shouted, "Ling Hu brother, how’s Qingqiu Village?"

"It’s been massacred."

"Damn it, these demon spawn have committed so many atrocities. If it weren’t for the tight situation in the south, we would have called up an army and wiped them out."

Ling Hu Ping said helplessly, "Alas, it’s out of our control. These demons are but a minor irritation; it’s the demons in the Southern Barbarian Wilderness that are the real threat—these people here are returnees from Fengyin State who happened to save my sister. Xiong brother, please help me look after them for a bit, I need to settle my sister first, then I’ll come back to meet them."

The Bear-man nodded, "Certainly, it’s just the right time for you few to come. If you had come a few days later, I’m afraid you’d be blocked in the north. Come, come, I’ll take you to find an inn to settle down first."

This Brother Xiong was very enthusiastic, making himself at home with everyone.

He too was a bear but more closely resembled a muscular human, quite different from the immense Black Bear Spirit they encountered earlier.

The group followed the Bear-man, and as they passed an intersection, they saw a dog-headed official pasting a proclamation on the notice board, surrounded by a crowd of ’citizens’ wearing various colored clothes with different animal faces, watching.

"Ah, there’s actually a reward of five hundred taels of Silver for capturing Lang Baiyan’s collection; that would be quite the fortune if someone could get it."

"Lang Baiyan isn’t easy to kill. If you could kill Bear Breaking Guts, there’s still three hundred taels in it."

A tiger-headed person sighed, "That group of demons is extremely vicious; how can we commoners be their match?"

A yellow-furred rat-man angrily said, "How can you belittle yourself like this? I refuse to believe that there are no heroes in Sky Wolf City! Brothers, why don’t we join forces to form a militia, think of a way to claim this reward—first to eliminate evil for the people, and second to earn a reward. How about it?"

Indeed, some were motivated to join.

"Good, count me in!"

"Let’s go together!"

Xiao Jie found it interesting; if you ignored these ’people’s’ appearance, they felt quite similar to heroes from the worldly society.

Soon the group arrived at the inn, where Ling Hu Ping had already settled his sister and came over to thank them again.

"Brothers, what brings you to Canglin State? If there’s anything you need help with, don’t hesitate to ask."

Xiao Jie thought to himself, that was exactly what he was waiting for. He had already thought of an excuse, and immediately said, "To be honest, I have come for those three Heavenly Books. I’ve heard that the people of Canglin State cultivate these Heavenly Books to significant benefit for nurturing their moral character. I have been wandering for a long time in the worldly society, and although I’ve always strived to punish the evil and promote the good and live with integrity, the killings have inevitably tinged my heart with some malevolence.

Oftentimes, anger rises from my heart, and the urge to kill gleams at the edge of my courage.

If I could have the chance to cultivate these three Heavenly Books, it might quell the Killing Intent in my heart. But I wonder if I could take a look at these Heavenly Books?"

Hearing this, Ling Hu Ping showed a surprised expression, "Your idea is fine except that the heritage of these Heavenly Books is very strict. Even the people of Canglin State can only cultivate one of the volumes. If you wish to examine all three volumes of the Heavenly Books, I’m afraid it will be difficult."

"Oh? Why is that?"

"It’s because of different racial bloodlines, the Heavenly Books bestowed by the True Man differ.

The three Heavenly Books are—

"Qilin Righteous Qi Scripture," "Phoenix Heart Intent Scripture," "Divine Dragon Hao Ran Scripture."

The scriptures correspond respectively to beast clans, avian clans, and aquatic clans.

Once you cultivate the essence of the scriptures, you can suppress animalistic desires, cultivate virtue, and transform from Beast to Human."

Xiao Jie thought to himself, so that was it, but then he’d have to cultivate all three thoroughly. After all, he had absorbed the inner cores of various different demons. If he practiced these three scriptures, wouldn’t he no longer have to fear changing his mind?

These Beasts could cultivate into Humans and develop humanity. Since he was originally human, it should be even easier for him.

But Ling Hu Ping continued, "Moreover, these three Heavenly Books are only taught to the citizens of Canglin State, and they are never casually passed on to outsiders.

If you wish to study the scriptures, only with Master Xiao Yue’s consent will it be possible. I can recommend you to Master Xiao Yue, but whether or not you are granted the Heavenly Books is entirely up to you."

Xiao Jie could accept this; being recommended was probably because he had saved the man’s sister.

"In that case, I must trouble Ling Hu brother. We will still need to stay here for a day or two, and will certainly seek Ling Hu brother’s help then."

After some more pleasantries, Ling Hu Ping bid farewell and left.

The group entered the inn and rented a room, settling down for the time being.

It was just past noon, everyone ordered some food at the inn, enjoyed a hearty meal, and replenished their Energy.

To Xiao Jie’s surprise, the food served at the inn was no different from that in Fengyin State; although the dishes varied, with fish, meat, vegetables, wine, rice, and steamed buns, there was no noticeable difference.

While enjoying the inn’s specialty roast pig, they discussed their next moves.

"Next is to find a sect to apprentice ourselves to."

"Oh, does Brother Qianlong have a target in mind?"

"I did some research in advance. There are three sects related to Demon Art in Canglin State, Bright Sun Star River; I’ll introduce you to them, and you can consider it."