Cultivation: Being Immortal-Chapter 456:

Zhong State, Danxia Sect

Three hundred years passed in the blink of an eye, the cultivation world seemed to have changed a lot. The once dominant Tianxuan Sect of the You State had vanished over the past three hundred years. During this time, all major sects in the cultivation world had relentlessly hunted Zhou Huaiying, never letting up for a moment. Each time Zhou Huaiying emerged, he was struck down, escaping every time, but failing to restore his Tao Achieving cultivation.

The other sects had also undergone significant changes. Many young talents emerged like mushrooms after the rain, with a rapid increase in Nascent Soul, Soul Changing, and Void Achieving practitioners. Even in Tao Achieving, there were five more people, barely returning to the strength they had before the Qing State battle. Each major sect experienced an unprecedented period of great development.

The world of cultivation seemed to be the same as usual. There were no major wars, but minor battles happened every day. Many cultivators fell while new ones were born.

Inside the gate of Danxia Sect, Xia Qingshan was taking a walk. The scenery at the gate of Danxia Sect was breathtaking in the evening. Standing on the mountain peak, looking at the picturesque scenery, one could truly feel at peace and forget all worries.

"Friend Xia, the sun is setting. It’s time to go back."

As the sun set, a person approached Xia Qingshan from behind and said to him.

Xia Qingshan had four Void Achievers protecting him at all times. They were from different sects, taking turns to ensure Xia Qingshan’s safety and prevent any cheating by Danxia Sect to make Xia Qingshan work more.

"Okay."

Xia Qingshan nodded. Initially, the different sects were very wary of him and restricted his movements. As time passed and they saw that Xia Qingshan had no intention of leaving, they gradually relaxed their control, allowing him to move freely within the entire gate of Danxia Sect, albeit under surveillance.

Back at his residence, servants brought delicious food and wine for Xia Qingshan. The sects didn’t mistreat Xia Qingshan in this aspect. As long as Xia Qingshan made reasonable requests, they would fulfill them.

Some female disciples even tried to enter Xia Qingshan’s room, but he showed no interest. This made the sects question his abilities, thinking that maybe this was the price for his seemingly supernatural powers.

"Bang"

One night, while Xia Qingshan was fast asleep, he suddenly woke up and opened his eyes wide.

"Friend Xia the Taoist, do you have something to tell me?"

A voice outside the door, asked by his Void Achieving guardian, a twenty-four-hour close protection is no joke.

"Send a message to the Danxia Sect’s Tao Achieving, tell them that I will meet them tomorrow. All Tao Achieving from different sects, those who are nearby should also come. I have something important to discuss."

"Can you tell me what it is about?"

"I’ll talk about it when the time comes."

"Alright."

Four Void Achieving outside the door nodded, then each took out a stack of Sound Passing Talismans to deliver to the various Tao Achieving sects. This was their pre-arranged agreement, that if Xia Qingshan had an issue, they would immediately inform everyone.

The next day at noon, the three top Tao Achieving members of Danxia Sect showed up in Tianxian City, but the others from different sects didn’t make it on time. However, there were representatives from all sects stationed in the city.

"Friend Xia, why have you gathered us here?" asked one of the Taoists.

"My time has come," said someone sadly.

"Friend Xia, please don’t joke around. Have we mistreated you at Danxia Sect?" replied another Taoist.

Wu Zilin mentioned how Danxia Sect had treated Xia Qingshan well, despite limiting his movements.

"It’s not about your hospitality; it’s about fate," explained Friend Xia.

"Can you please be clearer?" asked one of the Taoists.

"Friend Xia expressed that it was time for him to leave and bid farewell to everyone, as their paths may not cross again."

Xia Qingshan nodded in understanding that fate had run its course and it was time to say goodbye.

"Xia Qingshan, please understand that you are not in control of your life and death now. I won’t let you die, you cannot die."

Wu Zilin shouted, they have truly felt the benefits of Xia Qingshan. In the past three hundred years, the overall strength of Danxia Sect has more than doubled. Many disciples, with just one guidance from Xia Qingshan, can find their own opportunities and avoid danger. With such great benefits, how can they not be grateful.

"Ancestor Wu, stop him, don’t let him commit suicide."

Representatives of other sects also immediately expressed their stance, now is not the time to be too polite to Xia Qingshan, he must be kept.

"Okay."

Wu Zilin personally used his strong spiritual power to suppress Xia Qingshan. Xia Qingshan just smiled at him and allowed him to perform his spell.

"Not right, not right."

"Ancestor Wu, not right."

However, soon everyone realized something was wrong, they hurried forward to check. Xia Qingshan had already disappeared without a trace, even his soul was gone, leaving only a lifeless body.

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Yun State, Anhua City

Lin Jiang suddenly appeared in the Lin Ying’s cave, where he saw Xia Qingshan.

"Brother Xia."

"Brother Li."

"What are you…"

"Resurrecting once."

"The fourth time."

"Yes."

Xia Qingshan nodded, it had been half a year since he died in Danxia Sect. A few days ago, he woke up in a place in Zhong State, then came directly to Yun State.

"Do you need me for something?"

"Yes, let’s talk in private."

"Okay."

Lin Jiang nodded, glanced at Lin Ying, and Lin Ying quickly left.

"With Brother Li’s talent, you must have guessed my identity, right?"

"I have some knowledge, Brother Xia is…"

"It shouldn’t be said, it shouldn’t be said, the secrets of heaven cannot be revealed."

"Okay, I won’t say."

Lin Jiang replied. Since Xia Qingshan doesn’t want to talk, he won’t speak either.

"I came to see Brother Li today to say goodbye."

"Where is Brother Xia going? I can accompany you."

"No need, this is my mission, it has nothing to do with you. It will be dangerous if Brother Li goes, no benefit."

"Ah, life is fleeting, never thought it would come to a time of parting."

"I have been here, Brother Li has been here, haven’t we?"

Xia Qingshan smiled at Lin Jiang, his eyes seemed to become very deep, as if they could see through everything. Lin Jiang calmly met Xia Qingshan’s gaze and then nodded.

"Before I leave, I want to give Brother Li a gift."

"Brother Xia, you don’t need to be so polite."

"It’s not about being polite, but feeling disappointed in others. In the past three hundred years at Danxia Sect, I have met all the talented youths in the cultivation world. I have devoted my previous life’s worth of effort and prayed for the entire cultivation world. However, their performance has been lacking. After much thought, perhaps Brother Li is more suitable to be the Human Emperor."

Xia Qingshan said that in the past three hundred years, he has doubled the number of experts in the cultivation world, not just by calculating fate for those people, but by sacrificing himself silently and praying for the entire cultivation world.

Xia Qingshan hoped to see another figure like the Green Emperor emerge in the cultivation world, someone who could be nurtured as the Human Emperor to give hope to the human race. Unfortunately, the people in the cultivation world disappointed Xia Qingshan. In this new life, Xia Qingshan was unwilling to waste his energy on them anymore.

"Brother Xia, you have really overestimated me. I am not the Human Emperor, nor do I have any interest in becoming one."

Lin Jiang shook his head decisively, knowing himself well. He understood that he was not cut out to be the Human Emperor, mainly because he was not as selfless.

The position of Human Emperor is not something anyone can handle, especially with the demons stirring up trouble. A great battle is coming, and it’s better to stay away from such a position.

"The circumstances make heroes. I can help Brother Li advance in Tao Achieving within a hundred years."

"No, one’s cultivation may improve, but their nature cannot be changed. I know what needs to be done next as the Human Emperor."

"But do you know, Brother Li, that if the cultivation world doesn’t produce a Human Emperor, the human race will fall to the demons, and the future will be bleak."

"I know, but how does this concern me? I have connections in the Demon Clan, so even if the Human Clan loses, I have a way out."

Lin Jiang said. Small Shadiao is doing well in the Demon Clan, and Lin Fanghua is already a contender for the Demon Emperor title. Even if she doesn’t become the Demon Emperor, she will be one of the high-ranking Demon Emperors. Lin Jiang can protect himself completely.

"I underestimated Brother Li."

"If Brother Xia is interested, he can choose someone from the Lin family."

"I have reviewed your work over the years, but the young members of the Lin family still don’t meet the qualifications to become the Human Emperor."

Xia Qingshan said. Lin Ying has told me about this before, and I have already assessed it. There are many talented young members in the Lin family, but I still feel they are not qualified.

Lin Jiang fell silent. He acknowledged the progress of the Lin family, which produced many skilled individuals with good character. However, they still didn’t meet Xia Qingshan’s standards. He didn’t know what to do.

"It’s time. Let Taoist Friend Cao Ying come in."

Xia Qingshan said. Shortly after, Lin Ying and Cao Ying entered together. Cao Ying has not yet achieved Tao, but she has reached the peak of the Void Achieving level.

"Friend Xia who practices Taoism"

"Friend Cao Ying who practices Taoism, the promise I made to you in the past can now be fulfilled."

"Friend Xia who practices Taoism doesn’t need to do this."

"It’s the right thing to do. If you promise, you must fulfill it. This jade pendant, when worn by you, can turn bad luck into good and help you achieve the realm of Tao Achieving."

"Thank you, Friend Xia who practices Taoism."

Cao Ying didn’t refuse and accepted the jade pendant that Xia Qingshan handed her, wearing it around her neck.

"Brother Li, even though you didn’t agree to what I said earlier, I still want to give you a gift, this jade pendant, to help you ward off a calamity."

"Thank you, Brother Xia."

"Friend Xia who practices Taoism, what about mine, what about mine?"

"Dear friend, don’t worry, your gift is ready. But whether it brings blessings or misfortune, only time will tell. Think carefully."

"Are you saying I…"

"Yes."

"Then I must, I simply must."

"Alright, in due time, your wishes will come true."

Xia Qingshan nodded, Lin Ying looked excited, Lin Jiang thought for a moment, sighed, and remained silent.