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Chapter 1273 - 1293: True. Land of the Immortals_1

Chapter 1273: Chapter 1293: True. Land of the Immortals_1

"Senior, how can I tell whether this Immortal Fate is sufficient or not?"

Lin Chen asked curiously and expectantly. This curiosity was genuine, for there had always been legends about becoming an immortal on the Mystical Immortal Island. Naturally, Lin Chen was curious about how to become an Immortal.

Who wouldn’t want to become an Immortal?

The old man stroked his beard, exuding an otherworldly aura. "Don’t be impatient. When the time is right, the truth will naturally reveal itself. Immortal Fate is straightforward: it either works, or it doesn’t. Your anxiety can’t change the outcome."

Lin Chen nodded, but unwillingly asked, "Over such a long time, surely many people have come to Mystical Island, right?"

The old man chuckled, "Are you asking whether among those who have come before, some have become Immortals?"

Lin Chen nodded, "Yes."

"Of course, there have been. I am talking about true Immortals, not Half Immortals like us."

The old man sighed, "There are three types of people who come to the Mystical Immortal Island. The first type has adequate Immortal Fate and can become Immortals. Very rare, over the past ten thousand years, there have only been a few. After all, becoming an Immortal is not that easy."

"The second type has strong Immortal Fate but falls short of achieving full Immortality. They end up like me, a Half Immortal."

"The third type possesses barely any Immortal Fate. They can’t even become Half Immortals. However, since they are destined to be here, we don’t let their trips go in vain. We provide them with some benefits to enhance their strength before sending them away."

Lin Chen asked curiously, "Is it true that those who depart from here lose their memories and forget their experiences on this island?"

The old man laughed, "Indeed, that’s a side effect of leaving the Array Formation that envelops Mystical Immortal Island. Of course, it also serves to protect the secrets of Mystical Immortal Island. Those who leave experience varying degrees of memory loss, depending on the individual."

Since the old man answered every question, Lin Chen wasn’t shy about asking more. After all, isn’t drinking tea all about conversation?

"When I entered, I came directly through the Barrier, can’t I just leave the same way?"

The old man replied with a smile, "Of course not. The Bewildering Immortal Order is necessary for entry, but it can’t facilitate departure. To leave, one must use a specific exit passage. Otherwise, one cannot leave."

Lin Chen continued to inquire, "Was the Bewildering Immortal Order issued by you to invite people with destiny to come here?"

The old man nodded, "It was issued by the Immortals from here. As I told you before, I am just like you, one of the destined visitors who received the Bewildering Immortal Order. However, after becoming a Half Immortal, I chose to stay here in seclusion and didn’t leave."

Curious, Lin Chen asked, "Why not leave? Is it because you’re afraid of losing memories?"

The old man gave a small smile, "On one hand, this place possesses Immortal Spirit Qi, which allows for a longer lifespan. On the other hand, I didn’t want to lose my memories. I was alone outside as I am here, without anything to worry about. So, I stayed. Then my wife came along, and we’ve been living here ever since..."

Realization dawned on Lin Chen, who chuckled, "This place is like a Paradise on Earth. Indeed, living here is peaceful and serene. Apart from the lack of people, everything is perfect."

The old man chuckled, "Isn’t it? Although I’m a Half Immortal, who doesn’t yearn to become a true Immortal and ascend to the Immortal Realm? Sadly, the Immortal Path in the Barren Wilderness is broken. If I were to leave, my chances of becoming an Immortal would be zero. But by staying here, I extend my lifespan and may interact with Immortals. At least there’s a glimmer of hope."

A slight shock arose in Lin Chen’s heart, "Senior, do you know that the Immortal Path in the outside world has been severed?"

The old man laughed, "Even though the guests we receive here are not many, they aren’t few either. We are quite familiar with the external world."

"If we didn’t know about the severed Immortal Path and the hopelessness of Ascension, why would I have stayed here after getting my opportunity? Even if it meant losing some memories, as long as I could become an Immortal, wouldn’t it be worth it to start all over?"

Lin Chen suddenly thought, the severance of the Immortal Path happened tens of thousands of years ago during the grievances between Weijiao and Xuanji Fairy. Just how long has Mystical Immortal Island existed?

"Senior, how long has Mystical Immortal Island existed?"

The old man gave a relaxed smile, "I’m unsure of the exact timeline, but from what I’ve heard, it’s been tens of thousands of years. Apparently, since the Human and Demon clans began to exist, Mystical Immortal Island has always been there."

A shiver ran down Lin Chen’s spine. Mystical Immortal Island had such a long history!

This traced back to the ancient times of the Wildlands!

Having reached this point in the conversation, while Lin Chen wasn’t yet certain about the true nature of this place, he had basically determined one thing: Mystical Immortal Island truly had something to do with the Immortals.

Was the Immortal Realm secluded in the Barren Wilderness for cultivation?

Tens of thousands of years was an interminably long time for humans and cultivators, but for an Immortal, it wasn’t too long. It was said that truly powerful Immortals had incredibly long lifespans, as enduring as the endless universe, with Immortals never dying.

As the conversation came to an end and the tea was finished, Lin Chen wanted to ask more questions, but the old man ended the conversation with a laugh.

"Since you’re new, I’ll arrange a place for you to stay. Then, you can wander around. This evening, everyone will hold a welcome party for you..."