Chapter 408

Perhaps this planet truly hasn't seen a figure like Li Ang in many years, but to claim that no one has ever become an immortal since ancient times is certainly unrealistic.

This was the conclusion Li Ang reached after reviewing the techniques sent by the other Xuan Sects.

Unlike the Sanyi Sect, whether the Celestial Master's Mansion, Wudang, or Shangqing, these Xuanmenzheng Sects' Famen all have some connection to immortals.

Even if the difficulty of becoming an immortal through these Famen is no different from that of the modified Reverse Birth: Three Layers, it still proves that beings similar to Li Ang once existed on this planet.

But the key issue is that Li Ang felt absolutely no sensation akin to ascension.

'Could it be because I became an immortal through my Career Panel?'

Looking at the various sect techniques spread before him, Li Ang's eyes flickered with doubt.

If there was any difference between him and the immortals recorded in the classics, it would only be the Career Panel.

'Or perhaps'

Ascension never existed at all.

Recalling the qi resonance he felt when he recently used 【Zhou Tian Transformation Principle】, Li Ang furrowed his brow slightly.

A one-person world is not as simple as imagined; if he wants to complete his main universe's mission, he still needs to understand certain peculiarities.

But regardless, not ascending is ultimately a good thing.

Although on the path of the Qi Practitioner, there likely won't be cases like those in novels where a lower-world prodigy ascends and becomes a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers, who wouldn't prefer to fish in a pond rather than play the high-stakes game?

Thinking of this, Li Ang flicked his finger, and the techniques before him closed themselves without wind.

Perhaps out of respect, the techniques sent by each sect were mostly ancient texts, and none mentioned returning them.

But after reviewing them, Li Ang still intended to return them to their owners—not because he couldn't keep them, but because to him, these ancient texts had become useless.

After half a month of study, he had essentially reconstructed the Eight Marvelous Techniques from the original plot.

This was due partly to the contribution of these ancient texts and partly to Li Ang's general knowledge of the Eight Marvelous Techniques' abilities.

With his current perspective, deducing them backward was effortlessly simple.

【Heaven-Piercing (Specialty): Compared to ordinary people, you will find communicating with Heaven and Earth significantly easier】.

【Divine Mechanism: Hundred Refinements (Skill): The ultimate of mechanism arts, alchemy, object control, and transformation, capable of crafting machinery with complex craftsmanship and enhanced agility】.

【Saint's Theft (Skill): Can instantly decompose ingested matter to replenish one's own energy; when ingesting certain special substances, can greatly enhance the user's attributes】.

【Spirit Binding and General Summoning (Skill): Can forcibly control spirits regardless of their will, making them serve the user】.

【Double-Complete Hands (Skill): Can revive the dead and regrow flesh and bone, read memories and alter cognition—neither body nor soul can escape the control of these hands】.

These are the skills and specialties Li Ang gained after mastering certain Eight Marvelous Techniques under the influence of his 【Immortal】 career.

Some names changed; some did not.

But whether changed or not, all are deeply connected to their essential nature.

Of course, not all Eight Marvelous Techniques' cultivation proceeded smoothly—such as 【Qi Body Source Flow】 and 【Great Luo Insight】.

The former's effect should be similar to Wu Wu Gensheng's 【Divine Spirit】, perhaps even stronger, but it likely still falls within the scope of 【Qi Resonance Regulation】, so Li Ang did not spend much thought on it.

As for the latter—

To be honest, although Li Ang roughly understood 【Great Luo Insight】's effect, it was still too abstract.

High-dimensional perspective, transcendence—

Many concepts could vaguely describe 【Great Luo Insight】's ability; even Li Ang had once watched a movie where the protagonist's power resembled 【Great Luo Insight】.

Ex Machina—the protagonist, aided by a mysterious pill, transformed into a high-dimensional lifeform, exhibiting abilities nearly identical to 【Great Luo Insight】.

Yet even so, Li Ang had not the slightest idea how to learn this ability.

More crucially, even with Li Ang's current strength, 【Great Luo Insight】 remains an extremely vital ability.

If he could master this ability, it would greatly increase his safety when returning to the main universe—or even when entering bizarre Journey worlds.

Thinking of this, Li Ang's gaze flickered slightly.

'I'll need to talk to Gu Gu Jiting.'

Since Wu Wu Gensheng's brotherhood plan was interrupted by him, this creator of 【Great Luo Insight】 is currently alive and well.

But at this time, he likely has not yet attained 【Great Luo Insight】.

But that's no problem for Li Ang—he can simply take this person to the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley once more; whether success comes or not, we'll see.

After handling matters concerning the Eight Marvelous Techniques, Li Ang turned his thoughts to the new mission released by the main universe.

'Analyze the world's primordial source'

A bit abstract; Li Ang, doing this for the first time, was momentarily at a loss for how to proceed. To be honest, he even wondered if this mission was deliberately making things difficult for a mere fifth-tier career holder.

Fortunately, with the inherent traits of his 【Immortal】 career and the 【Heaven-Piercing】 ability derived from the Heaven-Piercing Talisman, he had at least some direction.

Yes, 【Heaven-Piercing】 was derived from the Heaven-Piercing Talisman, since Daoist talismans are fundamentally tools for communicating with Heaven and Earth.

Of course, some are for summoning aid—that's why orthodox sects succeed more easily when setting altars and drawing talismans.

They've got someone above them.

But the Heaven-Piercing Talisman bypasses this limitation, allowing direct communication with Heaven itself.

Heaven-Piercing, Heaven-Piercing—the name itself reveals its essence; drawing talismans by hand is merely its outward manifestation.

Combined with the inherent traits of his 【Immortal】 transformation, Li Ang almost felt he was born to do world development.

But world development is clearly not something that can be accomplished in a short time, so he wasn't in a hurry.

With these thoughts, Li Ang gathered the ancient texts before him and left the meditation chamber.

After so long in seclusion, it was time to deal with the matters left unresolved.

As the meditation chamber door slowly opened, the Sanyi Sect disciple standing outside froze, then bowed respectfully: "Senior Brother Li, is there anything I can do for you?"

Since Zuo Zuo Ruotong is still alive, Li Ang remains classified as a disciple within the Sanyi Sect.

He didn't mind this at all; moreover, though labeled a disciple, fellow disciples almost always treated him with the respect due a master.

"No need," Li Ang waved slightly. "From today on, no one needs to stand guard here."

Upon hearing this, the disciple was momentarily stunned, then a hint of delight flashed through his eyes: "I understand, Li Ang."

For the Sanyi Sect, the emergence of their own immortal from seclusion was undoubtedly good news—after all, many matters required his decision.

After giving the disciple a brief instruction, Li Ang looked toward the location of the sect's main hall.

'Alchemists from the West, I suppose.'

With his current strength, he naturally knew whom Zuo Ruotong was currently receiving.

As for the arrival of these alchemists, Li Ang was not surprised.

After all, the previous 【Principles of the Changes of Zhou Tian】 had caused such a huge commotion; it would be strange if these alchemists showed no reaction.

Thinking of this, Li Ang flashed and vanished from the spot.

When he reappeared, he was already inside the Sanyi Sect's main hall.

Seeing the figure suddenly appear in the hall, the few white men who had been chatting amiably with Zuo Ruotong were taken aback, but immediately realized the newcomer's identity.

At this moment, looking at the youth with an otherworldly bearing, they exchanged a glance, and the leader spoke: "You must be Immortal Li, yes? Your bearing is truly extraordinary."

These alchemists behaved very respectfully, and their Mandarin was extremely fluent—clearly they had done thorough homework before coming.

Rather, after the deterrent effect of the previous 【Principles of the Changes of Zhou Tian】, no sane person would rashly provoke such a powerful existence.

"I already know your purpose in coming."

Facing these alchemists' flattery, Li Ang's expression remained unchanged; he simply flipped his right hand and produced a bottle of pale green reagent.

"It happens that I know a thing or two about alchemy as well. Take this thing back to the West and spread my name."

Saying so, Li Ang tossed the item in his hand to the alchemists, whose gazes were fixed dead on his right hand.

Seeing the pale green reagent trace a graceful arc through the air, the alchemists from the West immediately panicked, then scrambled to catch it, terrified it might fall to the ground.

At this moment, the leading alchemist stared at the reagent in his hand and couldn't help swallowing: "This is—"

Seeing that the other party seemed unaware he knew alchemy, Li Ang glanced at Zuo Ruotong in some surprise; he hadn't expected his Master to have kept this matter quiet.

Noticing his disciple's gaze, Zuo Ruotong shook his head slightly, signaling that he had not leaked any information.

Having lived so many years, he still had this much caution.

Seeing this, Li Ang turned back to the somewhat bewildered alchemists and let out a light laugh: "It's merely the most basic life-extension potion."

As he spoke, an alchemy formation unfurled beneath his feet, refining several fruits into liquid out of thin air.

Calling it life-extension was actually more aptly described as restoring vitality; the one he had given his Master to drink earlier was this same formula, the recipe having been scrounged from Kalina, the Plant Union's consultant.

However, Li Ang wasn't very interested in the elixir of immortality—after all, given his race and class, lifespan clearly wouldn't be a concern.

Therefore he had only skimmed Kalina's results, without studying them in depth.

Of course, this "in depth" was relative to the 【Bronze and Fire Dragon King】; in the face of these first-tier alchemists in the Other-Human world—

Li Ang could casually whip up something that would make them kneel and call him daddy.

At this moment, the alchemists stared at the scene before them, their expressions turning blank—they had never expected this Eastern immortal to also have attainments in alchemy.

And from the looks of it, his level was terrifyingly high.

At the very least, none of the alchemists present could discern what school the youth was employing.

After a brief silence, a thought flashed through the alchemists' minds.

'Could it be that whether it's Qi-refining or alchemy, they all converge to the same end?'

'No, no, how could that be.'

Although both the Xuan Sect and alchemy could trace their origins to philosophy, and the two shared many similarities, no matter how you looked at it, such a conjecture was still too far-fetched.

If that were the case, then it could only mean the immortal before them was extraordinarily gifted.

Even without Qi-refining, through alchemy he would probably achieve no small success.

Thinking of this, a hint of envy and jealousy arose in the alchemists' hearts.

Why wasn't this kind of genius born on their side!?

Fortunately, the alchemists who had come to the Sanyi Sect to gather information were all outstanding figures in their respective fields, so they ultimately managed to rein in their emotions.

After confirming the man before them wasn't joking, the leading alchemist asked very cautiously: "Spread your name?"