Following a Hundred Years of Cultivation, I'm dying Before I Got Cheats

Chapter 1290: Selecting the True Immortals – Part 1
Editor: Henyee Translations

“The treasure site lies within the South Zhou region of Xuanyuan Immortal Domain, specifically in the Nanhe Stone Forest,” Immortal Jindao informed them before quickly departing. After bowing to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, he transformed into a golden light and left, eager to return and refine the Jinyuan Immortal Pill.

Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan watched him leave before returning to their dwelling to discuss the matter.

“Dear wife, if the opportunity to claim the Celestial Tribulation Lightning doesn’t present itself, please do not force it,” Jiang Chengxuan advised, his concern for Shen Ruyan’s safety evident.

Although Shen Ruyan was powerful, having recently broken through to the True Immortal realm, facing veteran True Immortal experts might be unpredictable. Since Jiang Chengxuan couldn’t intervene directly, they had to be exceedingly cautious. While opportunities were precious, their long immortal journey ensured countless future chances, provided they remained safe.

Shen Ruyan’s eyes softened with understanding as she responded gently, “I understand, my husband. However, with the approaching millennia-old catastrophe, missing such an opportunity would be regrettable. I will be cautious and withdraw if the situation becomes too dangerous.”

Shen Ruyan was well aware of Jiang Chengxuan’s concerns. However, with the impending catastrophe, she also had her own plans. Hiding under Jiang Chengxuan’s protection was not her style, nor would it benefit her immortal journey. Despite the risks, Shen Ruyan was unafraid of facing the challenge alone.

Jiang Chengxuan, seeing her resolve, felt reassured and was reminded that his wife was no mere decoration but a powerful immortal who had journeyed with him from the lower realms to their current heights.

“Hmm.” Jiang Chengxuan nodded thoughtfully before continuing, “Aside from Immortal Jindao’s sect, we can gather more allies to explore the treasure site by offering generous rewards. This way, you will face less danger.”

He proposed this idea to lessen the risks Shen Ruyan might encounter. Having learned that Earth Immortals were barred from the treasure site, Jiang Chengxuan had already been considering this strategy.

Shen Ruyan’s eyes lit up at the suggestion, and she nodded in agreement.

A few months later, after receiving another secret message from Immortal Jindao, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, now fully prepared, departed from the Loose Cultivator Alliance. They first traveled to a massive immortal city in the Central Zhou region, where they used a teleportation array to reach the Southern Zhou region of Xuanyuan Immortal Domain.

Buzz—!

Amidst a mystical hum, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan’s forms became blurred in a radiant celestial light. Space itself seemed to stretch and warp around them, and in a fleeting moment, they opened their eyes to find themselves in a new world.

Before them lay a golden, resplendent city, one of the many within Southern Zhou. Without lingering, the pair transformed into streams of light and left the city, heading straight for their destination.

The Nanhe Stone Forest in Southern Zhou.

This was a treacherous area filled with towering stone pillars that reached into the clouds, each with bizarre shapes and mysterious Dao principles embedded within. Despite various attempts to harvest these pillars, they always crumbled into blue smoke upon detachment and dissipated into the heavens. Within days, strange rains would fall, and the damaged stone forest would regrow, perfectly restored.

This peculiarity had baffled even Earth Immortals for millennia, drawing countless cultivators to explore its secrets, only to leave empty-handed.

As Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan’s two streaks of celestial light appeared on the horizon, countless eyes turned toward them, watching as they descended upon a specific location within the Nanhe Stone Forest.

Recently, due to the rumors of a hidden treasure, the once quiet Nanhe Stone Forest had become bustling with activity. The forest was now filled with cultivators hovering in the air like falling leaves, densely packed across the landscape.

“Ha ha, Daoist Jiang, you’ve arrived,” greeted Immortal Jindao, who was waiting for them, his figure resembling a golden lion.

Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned the greeting with a bow, their gazes quickly shifting to the three True Immortals standing behind him. These immortals wore golden cloaks and emanated a sharp, formidable aura.

“These are the elders of the Jinhua Immortal Sect,” Immortal Jindao announced without delay, his voice booming. “For this exploration, I entrust them to Lady Shen’s command.”

The three True Immortals stepped forward and respectfully saluted Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, “Greetings, Honored Immortal!”

Jiang Chengxuan responded with a warm smile, his aura subdued as he replied, “Very well! I trust you will work together harmoniously during this exploration.”

As he spoke, streams of celestial light flew from his hand, placing bottles of celestial pills before the three True Immortals. “These are for your protection. Please, prioritize your safety.”

The three immortals were momentarily stunned by the gift, their faces lighting up with surprise. Unsure if they should accept, they hesitated until they noticed the firm resolve in Jiang Chengxuan’s eyes. Understanding his intent, they gratefully accepted the pills, bowing deeply in thanks.