LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 506 - 505: The First Immortal After the Disappearance of the Heavenly Ladder to Immortality
Chapter 506: Chapter 505: The First Immortal After the Disappearance of the Heavenly Ladder to Immortality
The method for making merit bricks was simple, even Jiang Li could master it.
Soon, Cheng Shan’s merit bricks were complete, and two-thirds of the merit was taken back by the Heavenly Dao.
Even the Dream River Emperor had never seen so many merit bricks.
The merit bricks of the Dream River Dynasty were only enough to send people to the peak of the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, there was no comparison to the merit bricks refined by Jiang Li.
In fact, the First Generation Dream River Emperor left a lot of merit bricks, enough to produce several immortals, but before the ladder to immortality broke, the successive Dream River Emperors could not stop their inner greed. Taking advantage of their cultivation talent, they squandered the merit bricks after reaching the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, becoming immortal themselves, which led to a sharp decrease in the number of merit bricks, not even enough for becoming immortal.
“Can only those who have already passed the immortal tribulation become immortals?” the Old Dragon King felt that becoming an immortal had nothing to do with him.
Who had ever become an immortal within four hours of reaching the Transcendence Tribulation Stage?
Jiang Li shook his head: “No, I have a Nine Turns Immortal Pill here. Anyone who takes it can become an immortal, regardless of whether they are in the Transcendence Tribulation Stage or the Body Integration Realm. Considering that it is not beneficial for the subsequent cultivation for those in the Body Integration Realm to rashly become immortal, I have only called you all here who are in the Transcendence Tribulation Stage for discussion.”
“I have just reached the Transcendence Tribulation Stage; my realm is not yet stable. It’s not time to consider becoming an immortal.” The Old Dragon King refused. If it had been in the past, he would have longed to become an Earth Immortal with a lifespan of 100,000 years. But now he had become indifferent to the matter of lifespan. Life and death were destined; all were the workings of fate.
Moreover, his becoming an immortal wouldn’t bring much benefit to the Nine Provinces either.
“I also don’t need it. We sword cultivators would never rely on pills to enhance our cultivation.” Jian Jun refused even more straightforwardly.
“No need.” Yu Yin was indifferent, not caring about this opportunity. The Nine Provinces and the Immortal Realm had become enemies; it was a foregone conclusion. The Immortal Realm would definitely send people to attack the Nine Provinces. At that time, there would be a continuous flow of merit.
She also didn’t want to become an immortal right now. She wanted to continue honing her skills in the Transcendence Tribulation Stage.
“…You all make me feel very unaccomplished,” said Jiang Li, speechless. They were all selfless. If someone didn’t know better, they would think the power of merit was trash.
Now only the two who had passed the immortal tribulation twice, Commander Liu, and those who had passed once, Li Er and Bai Hongtu, were left unspoken.
“I also don’t need it. Now I have the boost of the Nine Provinces Spirit Plant Formation, which is comparable to a Heavenly Immortal, whether I become an immortal or not doesn’t matter to me. I suggest letting Commander Liu become an immortal,” Bai Hongtu said.
“I agree with Sect Master Bai’s opinion, Commander Liu has worked hard for the Nine Provinces for 6000 years, served as the deputy of dozens of Human Emperors, and made great contributions. Not to mention, he is the strongest one in the Transcendence Tribulation Stage. It’s reasonable to let him become an immortal,” Li Er stated his opinion.
“Yes, Commander Liu should become an immortal.”
“Let Commander Liu become an immortal.”
“Agreed.” Yu Yin was sparing with words.
Jiang Li looked at Commander Liu, who hadn’t reacted yet, and laughed, “Commander Liu, everyone says so. What are you thinking? By the way, my opinion is the same as theirs.”
“I originally intended to give this opportunity to you, after all, I have already lived for 6000 years, which is not short, but seeing your attitudes, even if I refuse, you’ll probably still force me to become an immortal.”
Commander Liu laughed helplessly, “Alright, I’ll become an immortal.”
“Here, a Nine Turns Immortal Pill.”
The Nine Turns Immortal Pill could assist one in achieving an immortal body, combined with immortal power, becoming an immortal was a matter of course.
“Thank you for your kindness, Hall Master, but you might as well leave the pill to those in need. I have had some realizations in my recent practice, and the immortal tribulation is also imminent. It’s better to hit than to choose; I will lure the immortal tribulation today.”
Commander Liu practiced how to change the merit bricks into immortal power, and then flew to the sky above the Imperial Palace, releasing his suppression and inviting the heavenly tribulation to his body.
Immediately, tribulation clouds gathered, slowly forming a vortex, with the tail of the vortex pointing at Commander Liu.
Except for Jiang Li, everyone present felt the pressure from all over the sky.
Li Er swallowed, the immortal tribulation was getting stronger every time indeed. In recent years, his cultivation was improving, with a six or seven-tenths of confidence in passing the second immortal tribulation, but facing this third tribulation, he only had two or three-tenths of confidence to get through it.
A loud rumble was heard, and a five-colored tribulation fire surged from the vortex’s tail, blazing down, sweeping the world, and a wave of scorching fire rushed towards everyone.
Everyone used mana to block the remaining power of the immortal tribulation, and Jiang Li casually fanned the fire wave away, protecting the Dream River Emperor.
“Fire overcomes wood, this is the worst tribulation for Commander Liu,” Li Er said in a low voice, frowning.
Commander Liu faced his third immortal tribulation, murmuring to himself, “The third immortal tribulation is so terrifying, it’s really admirable that the Old Buddha was able to get through it…”
Before Jiang Li, Master Xumi was the only person who had passed the third immortal tribulation.
“…Fortunately, this kind of tribulation is still within my handling capacity.”
Commander Liu’s white hair turned green, his green eyes became more profound, and with one hand he made a seal and hit the tribulation fire.
World Shaking Seal!
After the tribulation fire was weakened, its power sharply decreased, its direction unchanged, still rushing towards Commander Liu.
Commander Liu was burning in the tribulation fire, from his body to his spiritual platform, and then to his soul.
Commander Liu didn’t use any spells, had a tug of war with the tribulation fire with his sheer life force. This was a tribulation, but also an opportunity.
The tribulation fire could strengthen his physical body, clear his spiritual platform, and purify his soul.
Eventually, the tribulation fire was overcome by the vital life force of Commander Liu, gradually diminishing until it extinguished.
With the tribulation fire gone, Commander Liu was on the brink of collapse, appearing as if he could faint at any moment, sending shivers down the spines of onlookers.
Jiang Li made no move to intervene, for he knew that Commander Liu had more tricks up his sleeve.
Sure enough, a giant shadow of a willow appeared behind Commander Liu, its branches gently swaying, rejuvenating Commander Liu to his peak state.
Then, thunder seized the opportunity to strike Commander Liu in form of nine dragons clutching a pearl. It shattered the willow shadow, causing Commander Liu to lose quite a lot of blood.
Continuing their mighty pursuit, the thunder-dragons relentlessly chipped away at Commander Liu’s defenses.
Commander Liu managed to endure this tribulation, yet on the brink of death, he was barely able to manifest the willow shadow once more.
Everyone thought that Commander Liu had failed the transcendance tribulation and were about to rush over, but they were stopped by Immortal Elder Changcun.
“Watch carefully, this is the process of becoming an Immortal,” he said.
As if echoing the words of Elder Changcun, Commander Liu’s charred skin formed a cocoon. He underwent a fundamental transformation, his heart reviving to pump blood to his limbs, his skin, flesh, bones, blood, marrow, spiritual platform, and soul…all undergoing changes, becoming extraordinarily powerful.
A crackling sound resonated as a small hole appeared in the carapace of the cocoon. Commander Liu clenched his fist and shattered it completely.
Commander Liu transformed the merit gold-brick into immortal power, replacing the spiritual energy within his body with it.
He shed his mortal body and ascended to the realm of the Immortals.
Commander Liu waved his hand casually, effortlessly compressing the air into a sharp blade that pierced through the sky.
“So this is what it truly means to be an Immortal. It’s no wonder that generation after generation of Human Emperors had such a hard time. The physical body of an Immortal is enormously powerful.”
After becoming an immortal, the first thing on Commander Liu’s mind was battling the Heavenly Demons from beyond the realm, his heart filled with a faint sorrow.
“Congratulations, Immortal Liu. You’re not just any ordinary Earth Immortal, you’ve reached the late stages of Earth Immortality,” Immortal Elder Changcun came forward to congratulate him.
“What?”
“It must be because of the foundation you had built before and the Immortal tribulation you’ve passed that you have leapfrogged the early and mid-stage to be a late-stage Earth Immortal.”
“Do you now feel a sense of unexplainable ephemerality?”
Commander Liu thought for a moment and nodded.
“That’s because the merit power you transformed into immortal power is barely enough for a mid-stage Earth Immortal, it can’t fulfill the needs of a late-stage Earth Immortal like you.”
“No matter, I can rely solely on my physical body from now on since I don’t need to cast spells.” Staying at the Imperial Palace, he did not need any spells.
People congratulated Commander Liu one after another, making him the first Immortal after the interruption of the ascension ladder to Immortality.
“Congratulations, Commander Liu. After achieving immortality, you have a lifespan of a hundred thousand years and can continue guarding the Imperial Palace.”
“…”
Commander Liu suddenly thought of Jiang Li’s terrifyingly long lifespan as a Mahayana stage Immortal, if he continued being the Human Emperor, wouldn’t he also have to stay at the Imperial Palace indefinitely?
“Hall Master, tell me the truth, do my immortality and my continuous stay at the Imperial Palace have any connection?”
Jiang Li seemed a bit embarrassed: “I can’t say they’re completely unrelated…”
Jiang Li quickly changed his expression and, donning a smile, patted Commander Liu’s shoulder: “Becoming an Immortal is a good thing. Let’s not talk about those sentimental things anymore. I might be dead for a while, can you take care of my body for me?”
Commander Liu was speechless. Although he had heard that the Hall Master wanted to take the poison pill and go to the Underworld, it was the first time he’d seen someone so excited about it.
From Jiang Li being summoned to The World of Brahma Hear, to Commander Liu becoming an Immortal, half a day had passed. Su Wei completed his task on time, refining a pill enveloped by the aura of the thundercloud, engraved with nine dao patterns — the Sun Yang Deadly Pill.
Jiang Li suspected that was the best pill Su Wei had ever refined in his life.
…
After Jiang Li finished his last will, he took the pill and fell into a deep sleep.
Commander Liu sat in the great hall of the Imperial Palace, with Jiang Li’s corpse behind him, reading the final instructions left behind by Jiang Li, not knowing what to say.
Bai Hongtu sneaked into the Imperial Palace, running into Commander Liu.
“Sect Master Bai, what are you here for? Holding a brush, don’t tell me you’re planning to draw something on the Hall Master’s face?”
“Hahaha, of course not. I’m just here to pay my respects to the great Jiang Li.”
Commander Liu pulled out the list of instructions left behind by Jiang Li. The very first item read, “Prohibit Bai Hongtu from approaching my corpse.”