Cultivation: Being Immortal

Green Emperor Tomb in Qing State

Shenmu Ancestor felt like the world was collapsing.

He was not dumb and understood a lot from Yang Luo’s words.

He was deceived by the Green Emperor, or rather by the Green Emperor’s evil intentions.

His relationship with the Green Emperor was actually very good. When the Green Emperor was young, he practiced under the sacred tree, spending time together day and night. How could their relationship be bad?

He knew many things, such as in the cultivation world, one could not become an immortal. From the time of the Green Emperor until now, the highest cultivation achievement was only reaching Tao Achieving, which was a limit.

Some could only reach Tao Achieving with no further potential, while others had the potential to advance but could not break through because they could not find the way forward.

Only a very few talents like the Green Emperor or Yang Luo had the chance to break through the Disaster Crossing Period.

But even they dared not break through because reaching the peak of Tao Achieving, they would realize that terrifying events would occur after breaking through the Disaster Crossing Period. That’s why the Green Emperor warned Shenmu Ancestor not to break through.

"Mumu, you trust her, not me, right?"

The Green Emperor noticed something unusual about the Shenmu Ancestor and turned to him, saying.

"Green Emperor, do you know how Yang Luo got in?"

"How did she get in?"

"She forced her way in, she has almost wiped out your four disciples’ descendants. If you can prove that what Yang Luo said is false, then please remove the barrier and give your disciples’ descendants a chance to escape."

The Shenmu Ancestor said that explanations were futile; actions would speak louder.

"Mumu, people have both good and evil thoughts, we are one entity. Doesn’t the evil thought belong to me as well?"

The Green Emperor looked at the Shenmu Ancestor and said, indirectly admitting the truth.

"Green Emperor, you…"

"What about me, are you trying to say that the me in your mind is not that kind of person?"

"Yes."

"It’s just an illusion. There are no naturally pure good people in the world. I’m not one either. I have desires and emotions. When I fought against the demon clan back then, I used all means necessary, including many shady ones.

When I defeated the demon clan and got seriously injured, do you know what happened next? The strong ones of that time had to work together to heal me, but I had to pay a price. The price was to become this sage, to continue sacrificing myself for them. If it were you, would you willingly agree?"

"That’s when you changed, right?"

"No, Yang Luo was actually right. No one can resist the temptation of immortality. At that time, I had many years left in my life so the gods didn’t bother, but when I grew old and didn’t have much time left, and couldn’t find a reliable way to prolong my life, that’s why I appeared."

"Do you still remember those cultivators of the human race who faced death bravely back then? They were also scared of death, but when faced with certain death, they were still so brave and fearless."

"Of course I remember, I was also brave and fearless back then."

The Green Emperor nodded. He knew what the Shenmu Ancestor wanted to say, but back then, he was not brave like a hero or fearless like a warrior. People can change, as can their feelings and thoughts.

"Yang Luo, I’m not very smart. Can you tell me what he wants to do?"

The Shenmu Ancestor sighed. He couldn’t win against the Green Emperor, so he turned to Yang Luo and said,

"It’s all about fame and fortune. He’s not willing to sacrifice himself, but he’s willing to sacrifice others. He wants someone else to become the enlightened one, while he has ways to protect himself during the end of the world. He even has the ability to come back to life. Then, he can truly become immortal. Actually, this is not considered evil intentions. It’s a very common thought. Anyway, if it were me, I would do the same."

"You and I are the same kind of people."

The Green Emperor nodded in satisfaction. He also thought his idea was very ordinary. He couldn’t understand why his idea was considered evil intentions by the main figure, it was just that the main figure was burdened by reputation.

In the past, the Green Emperor made great contributions to the human race, and the humans respected him as their emperor. The main figure enjoyed this honor very much, not allowing even a hint of impure thoughts, pushing up his moral standards too high.

"No, I’m not the same kind of person as you. If I were you, I would have more ways to solve this issue. For example, your four disciples from back then were so loyal to you. Just choose one of them to die."

"I also thought about it, but the main figure didn’t approve."

The Green Emperor answered directly, shocking the Shenmu Ancestor. The ancestors of the four major families were so loyal to the Green Emperor, yet he was considering harming them.

"It seems that in order to succeed, I must eliminate your kindness."

"No, no, good and evil are one. If my kindness dies, I cease to exist."

"So how do you plan to control the situation? To cooperate with me, you need to have strength. Without strength, you are not qualified to work with me."

Yang Luo said directly, agreeing with the evil thoughts. They were of the same kind and had already reached an understanding. They were going to work together.

"I can now suppress my kindness. If you find a way to increase my power, I can fully control my kindness. With my help, we can achieve great things."

"Tell me about your plan."

"Not urgent, not urgent. You first tell me, are there any people outside who can help us carry out the plan?"

"Lin Batian might be able to help."

Yang Luo said Lin Batian was also a brilliant genius. If not for being a jack-of-all-trades, Lin Batian would be just as strong as her. Plus, Lin Batian has a weak spot that can be controlled.

"Lin Batian, from the Lin family?"

"Yes, you’re the descendant of their apprentice."

"That’s fine. You plan the details, and I’ll tell you how to avoid the end of the world."

"I’m not that easy to deceive. I need to see sincerity."

Yang Luo shook her head. Everyone was smart; asking someone to work without offering any benefits wasn’t fair.

"What sincerity do you want?"

"First, take down the formation. Without power, I don’t feel safe."

"I can’t take it down. This formation is specifically designed to restrain me. If it wasn’t for the formation’s restrictions, why would I bother hiding in a place like this?"

"Where is the formation, I will destroy it."

"No, if the formation is destroyed, the kind thoughts will also come out."

"When kindness encounters evil, it is often the kind that gets hurt."

Yang Luo softly said. This truth is cruel but true. When a kind person encounters someone committing evil deeds, it’s often the kind person who gets hurt. This truth applies in many situations.

"Okay."

Green Emperor nodded in agreement with these words.

"Wait a moment."

Right at that moment, Shenmu Ancestor suddenly spoke.

"It seems like you’ve forgotten about my presence."

"Mumu, what would you like to do?"

"Green Emperor, no, you’re not the Green Emperor I have in mind. Since you’re not the Green Emperor, then you must be my enemy."

"Shenmu Ancestor, do you want to oppose me?"

"Why not?"

Shenmu Ancestor’s expression turned colder, he had made up his mind, he needed to stop this.

"Mumu, you have also reached the peak of Tao Achieving. It is easy to enter the Disaster Crossing Period, but if you enter it now, you will surely die. Why not cooperate with us for longevity, you’ll have a share."

"Shenmu Ancestor, you are also a powerful figure of the present age, you deserve to share in longevity with us."

"I have lived too long in this life, so long that I have forgotten many people I have met and many things I have experienced. But I cannot forget the time I spent with the Green Emperor. The Green Emperor told me that in one’s lifetime, one should live happily, freely, and gracefully. If something makes me feel pain, then it must be wrong.

Therefore, I decline your invitation. I despise you. Ancestor, I now declare war against you officially."

"Mumu, I…"

"Be quiet, is this the name you should be calling? Are you worthy?"

The Shenmu Ancestor cast a cold glance over, this name can only be called by one person, but it’s definitely not the person in front of them. He is not the Green Emperor, he is not worthy.