Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

"Elders."

Qiao An, Zhan Ke, and the others stepped forward with smiles and greeted with clasped hands.

"It's you guys."

Susan, He La, Yang Han, and the rest looked at them and responded with smiles.

Strictly speaking, they all belonged to the same generation, but later on, they each assumed different roles.

A portion of them planned to go to the Northern Sea Star to seek a future, while the others stayed behind to guard the Sect.

Qiao An and the other ten with Golden Cores were the Elders stationed to guard the Sect.

In fact, at that time, the Limitless Star Palace and other Sects had many more Golden Cores than now. But the dying counterattack of the Moon Demon Empire caused some to perish, and others passed away due to their lifespan reaching its limits and unstable Golden Cores.

That left only thirty-four Sunburst Golden Cores to protect the Cangwu Great World.

"It seems that the state of your Golden Cores is still quite well-maintained."

Susan looked them over and said.

"With the suppression of Formations, there shouldn't be any major problems in the short term."

Qiao An said, looking at Susan with some excitement, "Did the Elders come from the Northern Sea Star?"

"Correct."

Susan nodded without any concealment, "I know what you want to ask. The situation on the Northern Sea Star is much more complex than you imagine. That part of the world is also much more wondrous than you think. After a hundred years of battling side by side on the battlefield of the Northern Sea Star, coupled with a hundred years of development there, our Cangwu lineage has finally managed to establish a firm foothold there…"

"Then… have the Elders acquired the complete heritage?"

Qiao An was full of anticipation.

"A complete heritage, of course there is one, but…"

Susan glanced at Qiao An, "I don't suggest that you fully switch to the cultivation system from the Northern Sea Star."

"Why?"

Qiao An was slightly taken aback.

"Power."

Susan spoke, her eyes carrying a hint of wistfulness, "On the Northern Sea Star… power is more important than a complete cultivation system."

"Because of the Moon Demon Empire? No, the Heavenly Demon Empire?"

Qiao An quickly thought of something.

"The Moon Demon Empire, the Heavenly Demon Empire are just part of it."

Yang Han stepped forward and said, "The battlefield of the Northern Sea refers not only to a region where we fight against civilizations like the Moon Demon Empire, the Heavenly Demon Empire, but it also includes the entire Northern Sea Star. So many, so many forces want to enter the Northern Sea Star!"

At this, he too was quite emotional, "You have no idea what it means for our Cangwu lineage to have steadied its foothold on the Northern Sea Star! This single fact alone means that we have already eliminated more than ninety-nine percent of the civilizations in the cosmic expanse."

He paused, looked at Qiao An, "And I mean not the kind of civilizations from Subordinate Worlds, but powerful civilizations like our Cangwu Great World."

"This… why is that?"

Qiao An had a puzzled expression.

"Why?"

He La chuckled, her tone calm yet revealing a secret that made everyone's hearts seem to skip a beat, "In the midst of the Northern Sea Star, the secret to Ascend to Immortality lies hidden."

"Ascend… to Immortality!?"

Qiao An's eyes widened in shock.

"Yes, to Ascend to Immortality."

He La nodded, "Exactly the kind of Immortality you are thinking of."

Immortal!

In today's world, countless beings call themselves Cultivators.

The goal…

Is to Ascend to Immortality.

Since ancient times, rumors about Immortals have existed across the vast cosmos!

An immortal and indestructible, everlasting and unfading great life form.

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The sun and moon may wane but I do not; the stars may perish but I am everlasting.

It's even said that…

Immortals are those who truly possess eternal life and are undying.

Eternal and undying!

How magnificent is that!?

Even comparing it to the sun, moon, and stars seems beyond comprehension to mortals.

How long is the life of the sun, moon, and stars? With billions as a unit.

A billion years, tens of billions of years, hundreds of billions of years, even up to several hundred billion years!

The documented civilization of the entire Cangwu Great World to date is no more than thirty thousand years.

Thirty thousand years compared to several hundred billion years is so much less—it's not even close!

They simply couldn't imagine what it meant for a being that could live tens of billions of years.

But now...

According to He La's words...

Hidden within the Northern Sea Star was the secret to Ascending to Immortality!?

"How… how is this possible!?"

Qiao An truly felt his worldview being overturned, "In this world... do such great lives really exist?"

"Of course, it's true. Otherwise, how could the Northern Sea Star attract almost all civilizations in this starry sky to proceed one after another, desiring to occupy a place within it?"

Susan confidently provided an answer.

She glanced at Qiao An, "A hundred boats compete on the river, thousands of sects vie for supremacy! Martial Emperors, Immortal Kings, Demon Lords, Buddhas, Demon Saints, Heavenly Divines, Human Emperors... Numerous pinnacle existences all embark on the Immortal Path! This is the most truthful depiction of the Northern Sea Star!"

"In the Northern Sea Star, in pursuit of that ultimate fantasy, every single day, countless cultivators die, every single day, mighty clans are destroyed. Even sects and great teachings that have stood for a hundred thousand years, or even a million years, can't ensure their inheritance will thrive forever."

Yang Han spoke somberly, "So... unless you are willing to stay in the Cangwu Great World, not seeking longevity or to Ascend to Immortality, it's best to ensure you have sufficient strength before considering anything else. Only by having enough strength to ensure you can survive on the Northern Sea Star, then can you look forward to longevity, look forward to the Immortal Path."

Hearing the words of the two Elders, Qiao An's excited and shocked spirit quickly calmed down.

Immortal!

What a magnificent existence!

You don't need to think to know how difficult it is to achieve such grandeur!

What kind of competition must one go through to truly reach that step!

So, the Northern Sea Star contains the secret to Ascension to Immortality...

As tempting as the cake is, one must be qualified to obtain it.

"Alright, within the Cangwu Realm, I will leave behind an inheritance, but it is not the complete inheritance like that of the Northern Sea Star. We have already discussed upon our arrival that in the entire Cangwu Realm, only the most talented individuals, those who have hopes for longevity, qualify to walk the orthodox path of the Northern Sea Star. For others... following the War Immortal inheritance is sufficient."

Susan said, "This inheritance is somewhat similar to your somewhat extreme cultivation system, but the transition is a bit smoother. It can maximally extract the potential of the cultivators from our Cangwu Realm, cultivating one after another with mighty battle forces, possessing Crimson Red Golden Cores, Sunburst Golden Cores, and even Blazing White Golden Cores! Let them fight on behalf of our Cangwu lineage to establish a foothold in the Northern Sea Star!"

"War Immortal..."

Qiao An vaguely guessed what the value of this "War Immortal" was.

They...

were the expendables for the very few geniuses capable of stepping onto the path to longevity.

"Don't think of it as cruel. If our Cangwu lineage wants to survive in the Northern Sea Star, to stand firm, we must cultivate suitable talent for pursuing longevity, to prove the Immortal Path. We must do so, sacrificing some so that others may have the hope to pursue longevity, to seek Ascension to Immortality. Then, protect others in reverse. This way, a civilization's inheritance, a power, will last."

As Susan spoke, she took out a Jade Talisman, "This contains a Secret Technique, which is the 'Stellar Ring Nine Refinements' that everyone in War Immortal must practice. It can restrict your Golden Core state. Let me see your combat strength..."

In her hand appeared an instrument similar to a monocle, "110,000? Not bad. Once you master the fourth ring of the Stellar Ring Nine Refinements, you can restrict your combat strength to 10,000. Then, just like an ordinary cultivator, you can freely cultivate, freely move about, without having to stay in a Formation at all times worrying that instability in your Golden Core state could directly cost you your life."

Qiao An glanced at the device in Susan's hand that resembled a pair of spectacles, and he guessed that it might be the instrument from the Moon Demon Empire that could detect an individual's combat strength.

But he did not ask further and silently took the Jade Talisman from her.

It seemed he still couldn't fully accept these changes.

"You don't need to feel too pressured, War Immortal. There might still be a way out. If you can cultivate a Blazing White Golden Core and completely master the Stellar Ring Nine Refinements, you too will be regarded as a key candidate for longevity and given priority training," Susan said, pausing for a moment. "This is the Sect's rule."

"The Sect?"

Qiao An slightly raised his head. "Is it the rule of the Supreme Elders of the Limitless Star Palace?"

"The Limitless Star Palace?"

Hearing what Qiao An said, Susan laughed at herself. "What makes you think that just the power of our Limitless Star Palace alone can secure a foothold in the Northern Sea Star amidst the battle of a thousand Sects?"

"All forces in Cangwu have joined hands to form one vein and have merged into the Taiyi Immortal Sect. The Taiyi Immortal Sect has Six Halls, Nine Veins, and one hundred and eight True Disciples. Each one could be considered a separate force unto itself," added He La, who was nearby.

Six Halls, Nine Veins, one hundred and eight True Disciples.

All the combined might of the Great World of Cangwu could only form the strength of one of its veins?

"Alright, now you need to make a choice. If you want to go to the Northern Sea Star, you must transfer and cultivate as a War Immortal. After demonstrating sufficient potential, you will receive our vein's focused cultivation. Of course, if you don't wish to go to the Northern Sea Star, then by all means remain in the Great World of Cangwu to protect your homes..." Susan spoke, and then added, "In fact, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. If your descendants have a genius who can achieve Core Formation before age thirty, it's not impossible for them to be sent to the Taiyi Immortal Sect to follow the path of an Outer Sect Disciple, an Inner Sect Disciple, and rise to the rank of True Disciple, aspiring for the positions of Vice Sect Leader and Sect Leader..."

As she spoke, a sharp light flickered in her eyes. "Moreover... if you defend the Great World of Cangwu well, once the highly nostalgic True Disciple from the Artifact Sect takes his place, all of you will be rewarded. Even if you cannot cultivate to the Hollow Void Realm, obtaining a Longevity Pill and enjoying boundless longevity is not a vain hope."

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"A True Disciple!?"

Qiao An, Zhan Ke, and the others were shocked.

It was at this moment that they seemed to recall the true purpose of these Elders' early return...

"So the Elders didn't come this time to bring us the heritage of the Northern Sea Star, but rather to..."

"The unparalleled prodigy of the Artifact Sect has condensed a Deep Blue Golden Core and has been taken as a Direct Disciple by the Supreme Jade Emperor. His future is boundless... he might well become the first true Hollow Void might in the history of our lineage. We naturally want to build good relations with him. However, when he was taken as a Direct Disciple by the Supreme Jade Emperor, other forces had already continuously presented all sorts of heavenly treasures and precious materials, some of which are so valuable, they could easily buy the entire Limitless Star Palace. Since we cannot offer a sufficient tribute, we must seek alternative methods," Susan said, looking into the distance. "I remember that the Artifact Sect suffered heavy losses in the battle with the Moon Demon Empire, and that True Disciple is known to deeply value personal loyalty. It is said that after becoming a disciple, he planned to return home to pay homage to his ancestors, an attitude that has won unanimous praise from the high ranks of the Sect. So, we thought that before Jiang Zhanchuan returns, we could help rebuild the Artifact Sect, ensuring that he could pay tribute to the ancestors of Cangwu Realm in glory."

"Alright, no more delays. Are there any Cultivators from the Artifact Sect still around? If so, let us converge with them..." He La interjected.

At the same time, he warned Qiao An and Zhan Ke, "Remember, from today onwards, the Great World of Cangwu will be the world of the Artifact Sect, the world of Jiang Heavenly Venerable, Jiang Zhanchuan. Perhaps... it should be renamed as the World of Heavenly Venerable."