Told You I Can Turn Back Time
Chapter 564 - 426: Do Not Ascend

Chapter 564: Chapter 426: Do Not Ascend

In a world unknown to Lin Xing.

The air between heaven and earth was wreathed in auspicious clouds, with immortal music echoing in waves.

Countless powerhouses stood at the foot of the mountain, gazing at the divine light piercing through the clouds, reminiscing about the process of this ascension ceremony—envy, jealousy, longing, anticipation... a myriad of complex, indescribable thoughts.

"Who would have thought that among the Kunlun Eight Great Sects with so many masters killing each other and competing, the spot to ascend to the Immortal Court would end up being snatched by such a junior?"

"The Taihe Sect’s Tian Jianzi is a Sword Tao Saint Body that appears once in a thousand years, and the Zhou Tian Sect’s Immortal Venerable, who has endured hundreds of years of arduous cultivation, claims to be the deepest in mana of our times. There’s also the Ming Mountain Sect’s Nether Mountain God, who already possesses the strength to ascend on his own but stayed in the mortal realm for decades, waiting for an Immortal position in the Immortal Court... How could so many peerless powerhouses fail to win over a boy not even twelve years old?"

"Who on earth is this kid? To be able to triumph over a host of strong contenders and win the ascension spot, could it be that he is favored by some Immortal above?"

While the myriad thoughts tangled in the minds of those at the mountain’s base, atop the Ascension Platform on Kunlun Mountain, the pinnacle powerhouses of this world were watching a young boy in his teens slowly vanishing in that ascending divine light.

Tian Jianzi caressed his longsword, thinking to himself, "That kid has only been cultivating for three or four years; he surely is no match for me in a real fight. For this battle for the Immortal position, I had sharpened my sword for a full decade in advance, but alas..."

The Immortal Venerable looked at the fading divine light with an unwilling face, cursing in his heart, "Morals? What morals are tested for this ascension spot? B*llshit! Tu Huan started killing and arson when he was eight, easily wiping out entire clans, not even sparing a fish, so what morals does he have?"

The Nether Mountain God’s gaze dimmed as he murmured to himself, "Heh, they say this child is a good soul of nine lifetimes, rightly deserving an place in the ranks of the immortals today... all just excuses. I suspect this Immortal position was specifically bestowed for the likes of Tu Huan."

Feeling the shortness of his own lifespan, he thought darkly, "Another thirty years, and if I still cannot obtain an Immortal position from the Immortal Court, then I will have to consider other methods."

"That Immortal said his Immortal Beast at home was about to die of old age and was willing to leave me a place among the Immortal Beasts... If it really comes to that, I suppose I’ll have to start from being an Immortal Beast..."

With an ocean of thoughts in their minds, despite the resentment, anger, and hatred, none dared to show a hint of it; in the end, without saying anything more, they planned to disperse and leave.

At the same time, the youth known as Tu Huan was not ascending with the divine light but sinking into the Kunlun Spiritual Vein, plummeting towards the depths of the earth.

An Immortal Court Decree floated above his head, allowing him to move as freely as a fish in water within the Spiritual Vein, feeling no threat whatsoever, and moving at will.

Boom!

Accompanying a series of loud noises, the successive mountain shadows in front of the Immortal Court Decree suddenly scattered.

Feeling a sense of relief, as the aura of immortality around seemed to intensify in that moment, Tu Huan nodded slightly and thought, "This should be the ascension trial of Ten Layers of Immortal Mountains and Nine Heavenly Rivers."

"If it weren’t for having the Immortal Court Decree, it would require the mighty power to move the Ten Great Immortal Mountains, then leaps over nine Heavenly Rivers in a row, passing through the Ten Layers and Nine Heavens to have a chance of ascending."

"Hmph, but that’s basically impossible."

"Within Kunlun, the Ten Great Immortal Mountains separate the worlds, while the Nine Heavenly Rivers operate the mechanisms to transport mana and noxious energy."

"The most formidable supreme experts of the mortal realm may be able to withstand six or seven Immortal Mountains at most, let alone the Nine Heavenly Rivers that follow."

The youth’s eyes glinted coldly, free from any childlike innocence: "It’s laughable that the Nether Mountain God claims he willingly stayed in this realm, not knowing that the Immortal Court has long changed the rules."

"The path of ascension nowadays is practically ’ascend or die’. To recklessly charge upward is surely to court death."

"If he really tried to ascend on his own, he might at most withstand seven Immortal Mountains before succumbing to exhaustion and death, his body and path extinguished."

Feeling the last mountain shadow disperse and leaping over the Heavenly Rivers, Tu Huan immediately felt relieved.

"Celestial Stems and Terrestrial Branches, small Spiritual Veins that connect to our world are considered Terrestrial Branches, and the Great Spiritual Veins that connect those Branches are known as Celestial Stems."

"Having left the Branches now, I’m completely leaving this realm behind, no longer needing to worry about the nuisances of negative energy sprouting."

"Next, just follow the direction of the Immortal Decree along the Celestial Stems; I will soon arrive at the Immortal Court. Once I am granted an Immortal position there, I truly become an Immortal of the Immortal Court."

Thinking of how at such a young age he had already outshone a host of peerless powerhouses, able to ascend to the Immortal Court and join the ranks of the immortals, Tu Huan couldn’t help but reveal a trace of pride on his face.

"Regardless of your natural talent, brilliance, and renown, what does it matter? The fact ultimately proves that I, Tu Huan, am the most formidable, the one most deserving of ascending to the Immortal Court in this realm."

"Even my journey of ascension in just four years, if set among the myriad worlds of the Celestial Stems and Terrestrial Branches, would be considered the rarity of a prodigy, right?"

"It’s a pity this ascension was a bit too rushed; if only I could have swept through the treasures of those Eight Great Sects before leaving, and there are also a few nuisances I didn’t manage to get rid of..."

Just as Tu Huan felt a mix of satisfaction and slight regret, he noticed rumbling noises coming from not far ahead.

"They’re coming from within that Terrestrial Branch... Could it be a world close to ours?"

With the Immortal Court Decree, Tu Huan moved freely forward, quickly sighting the figure beneath that mountain shadow.

"Hmm? Actually dared to force his way on the path of ascension?"

Observing the layers of Kunxu Mountain Shadow around Lin Xing, Tu Huan sneered inwardly, "With no background at all, still dreaming of ascending?"

However, the next moment, his gaze shifted slightly, focusing on the twenty-four blade lights by Lin Xing’s side.

"The polarity of immortals and devils, the reversal of yin and yang, this Immortal Artifact is indeed somewhat interesting."

At this thought, Tu Huan’s eyes shimmered with an evil light, as an irrepressible greed surged into his heart.

"Eh? No, this is the evil qi sullying my mind?"

He suddenly restrained the restlessness in his heart and thought secretly, "How could I be so impulsive as to murder and plunder for treasure?"

"I am always calm and composed, taking pleasure in humiliating the other party, only killing after I’ve had my fill of fun."

Taking a deep breath, Tu Huan cracked a slight smile and then flew unhurriedly, eventually coming to stand at the end of the path to ascension.

"Who are you?"

Hearing Lin Xing’s question, Tu Huan let out a cold laugh, and a wave of arrogant intent swept over, "Hand over your Immortal Artifact, and I’ll leave your corpse intact."

However, Lin Xing merely furrowed his brow as he looked at Tu Huan before him, voicing his confusion, "Are you an Immortal from the Immortal Court?"

With a loud laugh, Tu Huan responded, "You’ve got quite the eye. Well then, don’t blame me for not giving you a chance."

His form flashed, and he stepped onto the path of ascension.

Neither the barriers of the Heavenly River before him, nor the phantasmal shadows of the Immortal Mountains, seemed to notice Tu Huan’s presence, motionless before his Immortal Court Decree above his head, allowing him an unobstructed passage.

Having almost instantaneously passed through the various checks, he then arrived in front of Lin Xing.

But before Tu Huan could even see the shocked expression on his opponent’s face, he already bellowed furiously, "What the hell is this place... motherfucker!"

Bang!

A terrifying collision of immortal and evil qi burst upon his body, and in the blink of an eye, his body was forcefully torn apart.

Lin Xing looked on strangely at this scene, "Why would there be such weak Immortals here?"

"I..."

Tu Huan didn’t have the chance to wail, to be afraid, or to rage. He had already abandoned his ruptured physical body, and his Primordial Spirit whizzed out, retreating frantically.

It wasn’t until he had retreated through the Ten Layers of Immortal Mountains’ challenges that he finally let out a breath of relief.

"What is going on here... Why would the Heavenly River send so many things this way?"

But without a moment to mourn what had transpired, Tu Huan watched in dread as the terrifying figure pursued him.

"... Zhangwei, Changliu, Zhaoyao, Penglai, Buzhou!"

As he saw the names of the mountain shadows instantly appear on his pursuer, Tu Huan’s heart shook to the core.

"Could the unparalleled powerhouses from other worlds be terrifying to such an extent? Did they really ascend by forcefully breaking through the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands?"

He, too, had crossed the Ten Layers of Immortal Mountains in an instant, only he relied on an Immortal Court Decree, whereas his opponent’s power was an awe-inspiring cultivation.

This horrifying spectacle was deeply etched into Tu Huan’s mind, becoming an unforgettable sight for the rest of his life.

A bang resonated as a glint flashed amidst a blade’s gleam.

Lin Xing looked at the remaining fragment of his opponent’s Primordial Spirit, thinking to himself, "This Immortal sure knows how to run fast."

Facing the nine Heavenly Rivers before him, Lin Xing could sense the dangers within were much greater than the recently encountered mountain shadows.

"Never mind, he’s dead anyway."

Holding onto the remaining power of the Primordial Spirit, Lin Xing lifted into the air enveloped by a rainbow light and flew back the way he came.

"Let’s see if there are any useful memories left inside."

...

Ascension Platform.

The many powerful beings who had dispersed not long ago had once again gathered together.

Looking at Tu Huan’s weak and fragmented Primordial Spirit, appearing as if it might collapse at any moment, their faces showed nothing but horror.

"What... What has happened?"

However, Tu Huan looked on blankly at them, leaving behind his final words—do not ascend—before completely dispersing into the air.