[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-path-of-immortality":3,"chapter-the-path-of-immortality-the-path-of-immortality-chapter-508":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Path of Immortality",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2271658,4436,"Chapter 508","the-path-of-immortality-chapter-508",508,"\u003Cp>The peak was densely planted with apricot trees, and now, in full bloom, their blossoms—red and white interwoven—were like clouds of brocade, dazzlingly radiant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After passing several golden bridges and a garden patch, Chen Hang finally halted before a magnificent pavilion overlooking the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scenery here was exquisite; opening the window revealed clusters of apricot blossoms blazing like fire, the spring landscape exquisite and charming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the newly green pond, red carp churned the waves and spiritual turtles played in the water; whenever a gentle breeze blew, it brought refreshing clarity, like drinking sweet spring water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After gesturing for the several female attendants who had guided him here to withdraw, Chen Hang slowly entered the pavilion and chose a quiet chamber to sit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the scenes he had just witnessed, Chen Hang, seated on his mat, flickered a sharp gleam in his eyes, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Rong, Yin Wujie, Zhou Fu…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the twenty-odd True Persons gathered at Yingji River, only these three left Chen Hang with uniquely different impressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was like a sea of blood surging, another like drifting starlight, and the third like a blade’s sharp gleam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Chen Hang’s estimation, only these three would rival him for the title of Golden Core Champion, perhaps adding one more—Yuan Huangshang of the Primordial Demon Sect, still en route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Yin Wujie had publicly defeated Yuan Huangshang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then this one…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Hang reached into his sleeve, gripping the Golden Cicada in his palm; a fine, cool, soothing sensation flowed from his fingertips, as if it could ease his spirit and clear his fogged mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a stroke of fortune indeed—Yin Wujie, and Lu Rong…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Hang smiled faintly and shook his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His quiet cultivation had not lasted long—only the time of a few incense sticks—when a knock came at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Hang stepped out to find a young Daoist in a Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams robe, barefoot in straw sandals, standing outside the tower; perched on his shoulder was a three-inch-tall, hunched old man with white beard and hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man wore a golden wine gourd at his waist; even from afar, its strong liquor scent surged aggressively into the nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Hang come out to greet them, both the young Daoist and the old man on his shoulder laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who else could it be but Yu Tan of Tai Fu Palace and the Ancestor Fu Can?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good lad, impressive! You don’t know—when you clashed palms with Yin Wujie, I was watching from afar with Qi Shang of Zhenwu Heaven; your power was crystal clear to me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancestor Fu Can beamed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such aura crushes all youths, a dragon unmatchable in ages!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daojun Tongxuan truly took a fine disciple; Yuchen truly has a fine True Person!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ancestor flatters me,” Chen Hang replied humbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting with Ancestor Fu Can, Yu Tan stepped forward and bowed deeply, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s been long since we parted at Ganliu Herb Garden, Elder Brother Chen—your aura surpasses even your past glory; truly remarkable Dao skill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Hang glanced at him and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Younger Brother Yu’s cultivation progress is flawless—I sense you’ve already completed the Five Essences absorption and are about to condense your Primordial Gold Mercury?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Chen Hang’s praise, Yu Tan’s face lit up instantly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Brother Chen has keen eyes! To be honest, had my sect not held me back these past few years to master talismans first, my progress might’ve been even faster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancestor Fu Can snorted and advised:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Faster? What good would that do? What grade of elixir can you even form? Even if you form a Core, can you enter the Golden Core Assembly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Tai Fu Palace has scoured its entire sect, it can barely muster three Golden Cores—nowhere near other great sects—but what can a newly formed Core do against them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Tan rubbed his head and offered no rebuttal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After inviting the two inside and exchanging idle talk, upon learning Yu Tan wished to study swordplay and that Chen Hang had self-created a mid-tier Dao art called Dragon-Tiger Golden Robe, Ancestor Fu Can was slightly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To fully elevate this art to the upper tier, I’d need to achieve the Primordial Spirit; to transcend it into a true spiritual power, it would require Returning to Emptiness—or even Pure Yang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Hang gave a brief reply, then turned to Yu Tan:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Younger Brother Yu, truly wish to study swordplay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, of course,” Yu Tan first blinked, then nodded eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Hang paused briefly, then handed him a small jade talisman:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be frank, I once entertained the idea of composing a sword scripture, but my cultivation level was insufficient, so I never began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This talisman contains my modest insights into sword Dao—and it can also serve as a communication tool. If you, Younger Brother Yu, don’t disdain my low realm, we may discuss any difficulties you encounter while practicing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Brother Chen is too humble—this is far too generous!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Tan beamed and carefully accepted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, after a moment’s thought and a glance at Ancestor Fu Can, he quickly added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Brother Chen, Pei Zhi’s main focus is the Forty-Nine Supreme True Talismans, especially the Form-One-Myriad-Spirit talisman—her soul transformation is exceptional!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also masters the Qi-Traveling Primordial Spirit talisman and the Call-Heavenly-Signs talisman—she can run, she can fight, she’s very hard to handle!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancestor Fu Can’s wine gourd froze mid-air; after a moment, he shrugged:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aren’t you afraid she’ll kill you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ordinarily, she doesn’t spare me either…” Yu Tan swallowed hard: “But several veteran Golden Cores know this—surely it’s not a secret?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hard to say—I won’t cover for you, boy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancestor Fu Can chuckled wickedly; after a few more idle words, he urged Chen Hang repeatedly to meet someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Tan trailed behind, dazed; as they neared the spiritual peak, Ancestor Fu Can suddenly leapt onto Chen Hang’s shoulder and waved at Yu Tan:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Last time I brought you to meet the Juwu Mountain Man, he said your destiny hadn’t yet formed, so he saw nothing. Then don’t come along this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ancestor, where should I go now?” Yu Tan snapped back to himself and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just don’t go to those joy-cultivation female cultivators’ chambers—you’ve just begun the Dragon Wheel Hooked Curve talisman; your blood and qi are unstable. Your body can’t handle it yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After making Yu Tan blush with shame, Ancestor Fu Can pointed to a direction and told Chen Hang to head there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Juwu Mountain Man?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Hang asked, as he launched his swordlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This one’s origins aren’t simple—I once helped him out of a dire situation by chance, and that’s why he agreed to appear. I came here specifically to bring you to him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of the Juwu Mountain Man, Ancestor Fu Can’s smile faded; his expression turned unusually solemn as he sighed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He once had ties to the Great Expansion Golden Cauldron, though later abandoned by it—yet traces of its mystery still cling to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now his condition is dire; even without using spiritual powers, his body is like a torn sack, leaking vital essence relentlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had my friend Northern Pole Immortal examine him—he declared this man won’t live five thousand years. Even immortals can’t save him. Five thousand years may seem long to ordinary cultivators, but the Juwu Mountain Man once stood beside the Great Expansion Golden Cauldron—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancestor Fu Can shook his head, voice trailing off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Expansion Golden Cauldron—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Hang’s mind stirred; he felt he’d heard the name before, yet could not recall it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a Golden Core True Person, this was utterly implausible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pondered again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only plausible explanation was “obstruction of knowledge and perception.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the immortal sects of this world, an unwritten rule commonly prevailed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before disciples achieved the Primordial Spirit, they were generally not told of the truths beyond Immortal Achievements, lest such knowledge create an obstruction of knowledge and perception and derail their Dao path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if a disciple learned such truths by accident, the sect elders would, depending on circumstances, erase that memory with a spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or more conveniently, they would directly impose a Dao prohibition into the disciple’s heart-mind, so that even if heard, the knowledge would quickly vanish under the prohibition’s influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must have encountered the name ‘Great Expansion Golden Cauldron’ in some Dao text, but due to the ‘obstruction of knowledge and perception,’ you can’t recall it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter—when you achieve the Primordial Spirit, your status will ensure someone informs you of all details.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Hang frown slightly, Ancestor Fu Can understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a light remark, he couldn’t help but sigh:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When you achieve the Primordial Spirit, you’ll realize how vast and boundless this universe truly is, how magnificent and wondrous the cosmos!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of it, I often feel I’ve merely grown on a snail’s horn—utterly insignificant before this grand, magnificent world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Hang fell into thought, silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, when Chen Hang asked the purpose of this visit, Ancestor Fu Can didn’t feign mystery—he merely smiled faintly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m bringing you to have your fate read—let the Juwu Mountain Man forecast your future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Future?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Juwu Mountain Man came to Xudu Heaven at the invitation of the Northern Pole Immortal; with the Golden Core Assembly underway, he decided to stay and observe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to his ties to the Great Expansion Golden Cauldron, he possesses extraordinary skill in fate-reading, aura-assessing, and forecasting—extremely powerful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides you, in all of Yingji River, I’ve only brought Yu Tan and Chi Ming’s Xiao Wei to meet him. How’s that for a good old man?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancestor Fu Can explained briefly, then patted his chest proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Hang’s face remain utterly calm upon hearing the name Wei Lingjiang, merely nodding with a faint smile, Ancestor Fu Can sighed inwardly and said nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Fuyu Lake, he had once lived side by side with Chen Hang and Wei Lingjiang, privy to secrets no one else knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, knowing Chen Hang was Chen Yushu’s lost son, and uncertain of Chen Hang’s true potential, Ancestor Fu Can had warned Wei Lingjiang several times after seeing her subtle intentions—not to be foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he grew closer to Chen Hang and understood him better, he eventually stopped meddling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, he even secretly hoped for it, finding amusement in the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could have imagined…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wei Wanhua? Ultimately, isn’t this all Chen Yushu’s sin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Chen Yushu defected from Xu Huang and fled in disgrace to Xudu Heaven, my Can Ye avatar once met him—we had a brief acquaintance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Chen Yu shu betrayed the Void Emperor and fled in misery to Xu Du Tian, my Can Ye avatar once met this one and had a brief acquaintance with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this man indeed has deep scheming and excellent concealment; with these old eyes of mine, back then I could only faintly sense something amiss, thinking it was due to some great life-or-death tribulation, yet I never imagined…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After silently pondering for a moment, wishing to change the subject, Fu Can Laozu casually found some topic to speak of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon learning that Chen Hang’s right-side spiritual peak was Gu Yi’s residence, Fu Can Laozu was somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Guarding Gu Yi? If I recall correctly, didn’t you clash with her several times?” asked Fu Can Laozu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Due to border disputes, we did exchange blows a few times, but at the Ganliu Herbal Garden, she once came to my aid,” Chen Hang shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Can Laozu fell silent for a moment:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then you’re not enemies—you actually have some ties? I know your left side is Wei Lingjiang, but why is your right side Gu Yi? Have you asked who gave the order?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Northern Pole Immortal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? The Northern Pole Immortal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Can Laozu silently cursed the old fool for being idle and frivolous since attaining immortality, always meddling in trivial games and amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he could not speak plainly now, only let out a dry laugh:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps it’s because your three sects are all located in Dongmi; since you’ve always been neighbors, being placed together now is understandable?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Fu Can Laozu said no more, merely urged Chen Hang to proceed toward the Juwu Mountain people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, as sword light sliced through the cloud curtain, a floating aerial isle appeared before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet when he brought Chen Hang before a jade pavilion, Fu Can Laozu suddenly leapt down from Chen Hang’s shoulder and shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I shouldn’t eavesdrop on this—you go alone. I’ll wait outside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Laozu,” Chen Hang bowed sincerely. Seeing Fu Can Laozu wave him off, he nodded and stepped into the jade pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering, Chen Hang felt an inexplicable chill and emptiness wash over him, sending a cold shiver through his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The path ahead, clearly only a few steps away, now seemed boundless and vast; the surroundings rapidly faded, soon turning entirely gray and white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had suddenly arrived in a desolate world, where, save for himself, not a trace of life remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you here to have your fate read?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a daze, a voice suddenly jolted Chen Hang awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked ahead and saw a white-haired Daoist seated cross-legged on a mat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Daoist faced away, Chen Hang could not see his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be honest, fate-reading isn’t my specialty; I excel in Great Expansion transformations and the birth of myriad things. Yet the primordial Dao shares commonalities—very well…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Chen Hang could bow, the white-haired Daoist suddenly chuckled and interrupted. After a long pause—perhaps several hours—he finally shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You will face a great tribulation in your future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon uttering this, the room fell into brief silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white-haired Daoist exhaled softly and added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whether this tribulation is a breakthrough in cultivation, a tribulation of heaven and earth’s creation, or a human one of war and steel—I cannot say for certain. But I faintly perceive one thing I may plainly reveal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I humbly beg the elder’s guidance,” Chen Hang bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your sword,” the white-haired Daoist spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To break this tribulation may be your Dragon Flight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Hang fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This tribulation is still distant; you need not dwell on it now. If my guess is correct, we shall meet again in the future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white-haired Daoist smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My fate-reading is done. You may go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This exchange was extremely brief, without a single unnecessary word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the invitation to leave, Chen Hang did not linger, bowed again in thanks, turned, and exited the jade pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet after recounting this to Fu Can, who waited outside, Fu Can Laozu frowned in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Related to the sword? Could it be Anbi? What trouble could that sword stir up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Can Laozu mused: “Anbi has been scattered across the world for countless eons and never caused any commotion—I truly cannot fathom it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This tribulation is still distant, as that one said—thinking too much now is useless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When the time comes… it’s simply clearing a path through mountains and building bridges over rivers!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of thought, Chen Hang merely smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held Anbi in his palm, flicked it lightly with his finger, and a clear, resonant sword cry instantly rang through the mountains, echoing endlessly in the clouds!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I was young, I swore by this sword to carve out a clear, frost-bright sky, to cleave open the heavens and dispel the gloom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now that I’ve entered Tianmen, how could I possibly dull the sharpness of my youthful resolve?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon finishing, Fu Can Laozu and Chen Hang locked eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, both burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later, in a quiet chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Hang, who had been meditating to refine his magic power, suddenly opened his eyes. He received a flying letter, glanced at it briefly, then shot off his sword light and vanished in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Less than half a minute later, in a vast valley, the spectators gathered around were nearly shoulder-to-shoulder, the scene bustling and lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister, Gu Yi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After greeting Yin Quan and others nearby, Chen Hang looked toward the fierce duel and recognized their identities.\u003C\u002Fp>",2694,"2026-06-19T22:30:06.574Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3484dc6bb91a50bec072899139bf7faf66da7d903087e4f2f2c5eab2c509a5d9","the-path-of-immortality-chapter-509","the-path-of-immortality-chapter-507",545,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-path-of-immortality-cover.jpg"]