Chapter 382: with translation of chapter title

Li Xingyuan, who was sitting in meditation with closed eyes, sensed the arrival of someone; upon opening his eyes and looking, the visitor turned out to be the Sect Master.

No wonder he could arrive at the immortal ship silently.

"Shi Hao and the others have already entered the immortal tomb, right?" Feng Qingyang said with his hands behind his back.

"Reporting to the Sect Master, our sect's heavenly pride has already been inside for more than three days."

Li Xingyuan respectfully clasped his fists and said.

Speaking of which, why did the Sect Master come here? To personally inspect his own work?

Upon hearing that, Feng Qingyang nodded.

He didn't come here just to join the fun; he came to take on disciples.

The position marked by the system turned out to be on a mountain peak not far from here.

The guardian of the Tianhuang tomb, grandson of the Anye Immortal Emperor, the future tomb guardian Lin Feng.

"Come with our sect for a trip; these past few days our sect has calculated karma and already found the next person destined for our sect."

Li Xingyuan heard this and his heart jolted.

Calculating karma! The Sect Master's methods have reached such a height! It's simply terrifying!

"I will obey the Sect Master's order."

……

On the immortal peak not far from the junction of the two great Dao domains.

An old man with immortal wind and Dao bones sat before the dilapidated thatched cottage, sipping tea.

While drinking tea, he instructed the boy in front of him in cultivation.

"Feng'er, your Dao-Annihilation Immortal Body has already been activated halfway; when it is fully activated will be the time for you to soar to the heavens."

"You now need to solidify your foundation, temper your immortal soul; once the basics are firm, you can go further on the immortal path."

The boy Lin Feng sat cross-legged ahead, his hands moving nonstop, continuously circulating his cultivation technique.

The mighty power of the immortal Dao laws flowed out from within him, continually nourishing his immortal soul behind him.

The old man sipping tea nodded with a face full of kindness.

Suddenly he seemed to sense something; his eyes narrowed slightly, and he set down the tea cup in his hand.

"Feng'er, wait a moment before resuming cultivation."

"There are guests arriving."

As soon as the old man's words fell, Feng Qingyang and Li Xingyuan flashed out and walked toward the thatched cottage.

Huh? How strange, they aren't acquaintances.

The old man stroked his white beard and muttered.

【Lin Anye: Realm: Immortal Emperor Second Heaven】

【Talent: Anye Immortal Body】

【Note: This person possesses immense karmic power; several eras ago, he was selected by more than ten supreme mighty beings, who provided him with countless resources, after which he became the tomb guardian.】

【Identity: Guardian of the Tianhuang Immortal Tomb, Anye Immortal Emperor.】

"Is this old man Lin Feng's grandfather?"

"The Anye Immortal Emperor? Possessing immense karmic power?"

Upon arriving near the thatched cottage, Feng Qingyang instantly saw the old man sitting and drinking tea, and the old man's data panel also appeared before his eyes.

In that case, the boy beside him must be the purpose of this trip.

"I don't know what business brings the two of you to my humble abode today."

Truly strange.

I recognize the peak immortal kings of the two Dao domains, but these two are utterly unfamiliar; could they have come from over there?

The leader of the two is someone even I cannot see through!

The old man was startled in his heart, yet he kept his composure and spoke calmly.

"Our sect has come today to bestow upon you a great fortune."

"I never expected the renowned Anye Immortal Emperor to actually reside here; his disposition is truly carefree."

"Indeed, as they say, a mountain need not be high; if there are immortals, it becomes spiritual."

Feng Qingyang started off with some coaxing… employing the Sincere Method to the fullest.

"Our sect? This person is a sect master? He actually knows me?" the old man thought,

"Oh? Bestowing upon me a great fortune, fellow Daoist, please do share."

"Feng'er, quickly go set up seats for the two honored guests."

Lin Feng beside them, upon hearing that, hurried into the thatched cottage, brought out two chairs, and invited Feng Qingyang and Li Xingyuan to sit.

"To be precise, our sect has come for him," Feng Qingyang said after sitting down, getting straight to the point and pointing at the boy behind the old man.

Upon hearing this, both the old man and the boy were utterly puzzled.

"Come for Feng'er?"

The boy also looked at him with a pair of bright, big eyes.

Seeing that they remained silent, Feng Qingyang continued: "These past few days our sect has calculated karma and found that this child is destined for our sect, so today we came in person."

As soon as these words were spoken, both the old man and the boy understood.

So that's how it is.

"Fellow Daoist, your cultivation reaches the heavens, far surpassing mine, but…" Upon saying this, the old man's face showed nothing but difficulty, as if harboring an unspeakable secret.

Feng Qingyang: "It's just that the karmic power on your persons doesn't allow it, right."

Upon hearing those words, the old man could no longer remain seated and immediately rose to his feet.

"Dao friend actually knows!"

"Ah", the old man sighed, then said: "Since Dao friend knows, I'll speak plainly."

"As the guardian of the Tianhuang Immortal Tomb, I bear immense karma and must guard the tomb for life."

"And Feng'er, as the future tomb keeper, naturally also bears karma."

"Our karma, however, forbids us from entering the Immortal Tomb even a step; we must guard it from outside for life."

"Otherwise, lightly one loses all cultivation; heavily, one perishes and the Dao vanishes."

"Upon hearing this, Lin Feng beside the old man widened his eyes."

"At this moment, he finally understood."

"No wonder Grandfather wouldn't let me enter the Immortal Tomb!"

"It turns out there is such karma."

"Karma? Even before our sect it must step back."

"As long as you take our sect as your master, our sect will help you two remove this karma."

"Having said this much, Feng Qingyang chose to lay his cards on the table."

"What! Is what the Dao friend said true?"

"The old man's face showed shock; his tranquil heart of many years was utterly moved at this moment."

"Feng'er, your masters have come; hurry and pay your respects!"

Lin Feng: ……

Feng Qingyang: ……

Li Xianyuan: ……

"Master above, please accept my disciple's bow."

"Hearing Grandfather's words, Lin Feng did not dare delay and hurriedly bowed respectfully."

"Although it's a bit abrupt, it's no problem; Grandfather surely wouldn't harm me."

"Lin Feng wore a black outfit; his face wasn't handsome but was very clean."

"Especially his bright, deep eyes added much to his demeanor."

"Feng Qingyang glanced at the youth briefly, then had him rise."

"From now on you are our sect's fourth disciple."

"Feng Qingyang rose from his seat and spoke."

"Almost at the same time, the system's voice sounded."

【【Ding, congratulations to the host for completing the side quest of taking on disciples; rewards have been issued.】】

【「Ding, congratulations host for obtaining Immortal Venerable's flying carriage one. 」】

（Immortal Venerable's giant dedicated flying carriage, can withstand any attack below the Immortal Venerable realm, extremely high prestige, far surpassing the Immortal King's carriage）

【「Ding, congratulations host for obtaining one hundred designated person cultivation increase cards. 」】

（Note: Host can freely designate targets; each designated person can use only one card, and fifty of the cards are ineffective against those at the Grand Luo level and above, while the other fifty are effective against all realms below the Immortal King. ）

【「Congratulations host for obtaining supreme immortal method, Dao Annihilation Immortal Secret. 」】

（Dao Annihilation Immortal Body-exclusive cultivation method, tailor-made for this immortal body. ）

「Immortal Venerable's dedicated flying carriage? It seems the Immortal King's carriage is going to be retired。」

「One hundred designated person cultivation increase cards? This is fucking awesome! 」

「Finally, this cultivation method should be provided by the system for Lin Feng, just like Shi Hao and them。」

Feng Qingyang used his divine sense to scan this mission's reward, and analyzed in his mind.

This mission's reward is heaven-defying!

「Lin Feng thanked his master, 」 Lin Feng heard that he had received recognition, and hastily clasped his hands again.

Only four disciples?

Before me, the master had already taken three disciples?

That means I am the youngest junior disciple?

「Fellow Daoist, Feng'er has already become a disciple, may I……」

The old man beside him, full of expectation, opened his mouth to speak.

It's fine that I can become a tomb guardian, but I don't want my grandson to also walk this old path of mine.

Trapped in this cage for a lifetime.

Feng'er's parents, my son and daughter-in-law, all……

「Rest assured, the sect's promised matters will never be regretted。」

「You two step forward a bit, the sect will now remove this karmic burden for you。」

Feng Qingyang opened his mouth to speak.

What's so hard about removing karmic power? Just let the system handle it; there's no karmic issue the system can't resolve.

System: ……

「Fellow Daoist, you remove this karma for Feng'er alone。」

「I'll forget it; I've already come this far, I'm satisfied。」

Actually, he feels guilty in his heart.

Back then he made a great Dao oath to guard the immortal tomb for life.

Only then did numerous supreme beings provide him with countless resources, allowing him to cultivate to his current level.

Actually, even if this karma were removed, he would still continue guarding; otherwise, he would develop a heart demon.

Unless someone causes this immortal tomb, which has endured for several ages, to disappear and the immortal spirits within to revive, he cannot leave.

Of course he knows this is absolutely impossible...

"Good," Feng Qingyang nodded, although he didn't know why the Dark Night Immortal Emperor acted this way, he still respected his choice.

Lin Feng blinked in surprise, "Grandfather?"

"Grandfather, you often told me you also longed for freedom, didn't you? How...?"

"Nothing, Feng'er."

The old man didn't speak, just smiled and rubbed his head, then he stepped aside and stared intently at Feng Qingyang.

He was also curious: what method did this mighty expert, whose cultivation far surpassed his own, use to remove karmic ties for others?

"System, we can begin."

"Remove all karma from our sect's fourth disciple, Lin Feng."

Feng Qingyang communicated with the system via his divine sense.

【"Yes... my lord."】

【"Ding, the extraction of the person's karmic power is complete; it has been added to this system."】

【"All myriad karma, be added to my body!"】

As the system's voice fell, a splendid light cluster was seen detaching from Lin Feng's body and flying into Feng Qingyang's hand.

Seeing this, Feng Qingyang flicked his sleeve, and the light cluster vanished directly.

At that moment, a "boom" sound erupted from Lin Feng's body.

His face lit up with joy, and he quickly sat cross-legged to circulate his cultivation technique.

True Immortal third level...

True Immortal fourth level...

True Immortal fifth level peak!!

At the instant that strand of karmic power was stripped from his body, his cultivation surged up three minor realms.

From the original True Immortal second level, he reached the True Immortal fifth level peak!

This scene left the old man, who was watching intently beside them, dumbfounded.

He focused his senses, and his expression changed instantly.

Feng'er's karmic power has indeed been removed!

Moreover, his cultivation has surged up three realms!

To be able to so easily remove karmic power, just what kind of mighty expert is Feng'er's master!

With such a formidable master, Feng'er is destined to soar to the heavens!

The old man stared in shock at Feng Qingyang ahead.

"The system really delivers; the effect is not bad."

"And this cheap disciple of mine seems to have decent talent as well."

【"My lord, just be happy..."】

【"Ding, a stronger entity than the host's cultivation has been detected; the invincible aura halo can be used. May the host use it?"】

"Huh? Use it."

【"Ding, usage successful; the host can now freely release the aura and pressure of a second-level Immortal Emperor."】

"Tsk tsk, I almost forgot about this aura halo."

When the aura halo was obtained, the system introduction said: "It can simulate the aura and pressure of any realm seen; wearing it makes the host impossible to see through."

"Look, having come to the Upper Heavy Heaven, isn't this just the time to use it?"

After Feng Qingyang's divine sense withdrew from the system interface, he saw the Dark Night Immortal Emperor staring at him continuously.

"You..."

Before Feng Qingyang could finish his words, the heaven and earth violently shook.

"......"

At the same time, inside the Tianhuang Immortal Tomb.

"Mist grass! What's happening?"

"I don't know! Why would it suddenly shake violently! Could a powerful immortal treasure be about to be born!"

"Very likely! Let's hurry and search! Don't let others get there first!"

For a moment, the many heaven's pride inside the tomb sprang into action.

On another side of the immortal tomb, in a dense forest.

"Young lady Qingqian thanks the fellow Daoists of the Qingyun Sect for their rescue."

Qingqian, wearing a light-colored long robe, clasped her hands and said.

Her exquisite face was full of shyness.

Especially when she looked toward the tall young man ahead.

"You're welcome, you're welcome."

"This is all what our senior brother had us do; thanks should go to our senior brother, Shi Hao."

Lin Bai spoke with a smile, not extending his hand, only wanting to stand with his back to him, hands behind his back, Shi Hao.

Upon hearing this, Qingqian's shyness deepened, "Many thanks, Master Shi, for your rescue."

At that time, I had been poisoned by the Welcoming Immortal Sect's divine son's Welcoming Charm Toxin, and I only escaped their grasp by using my trump card.

As for what happened afterwards...

Although I was poisoned with the charm toxin, I still remember everything clearly.

Just thinking about how I made a complete fool of myself back then……

But the heavenly talents of Azure Clouds before me are really good, especially this Young Master Shi; even though I was like that back then, he could still keep his composure……

"Cough cough, Miss, don't be polite."

We were just helping out.

Shi Hao coughed, turned around, and spoke.

"Right, Miss Qian, you are the legitimate daughter of the Qing Immortal Clan, right?"

"Where are your clansmen? How could you be alone, chased by those people of the Harmony Immortal Sect…"

To quickly change the subject, Shi Hao shifted the conversation and countered.

"Sigh", Qing Qian sighed, "It's all my fault for being careless; back then we were exploring a ruin, who would have thought those people of the Harmony Immortal Sect had already ambushed there."

"I inadvertently fell for their enchant poison; only by using my trump card did I manage to escape."

"As for what happened later, you also know…"

Qing Qian finished speaking, then looked at Shi Hao with her big, watery eyes.

Shi Hao: "Um……"

How did we end up talking about the enchant poison again!