The First Immortal of Destiny

Returning to the Green Cloud Cave, Shen Mo dismissed all distractions, sinking into a state of tranquil inaction!

Then, he took out forty-nine jade divination chips and began a divination using the Divination Treasure Mirror. However, because it involved five Formless Realm Immortal Masters and a True Immortal-level cave mansion, the divination results were chaotic, offering him no useful insights.

Shen Mo put away the divination chips and then began to evaluate the potential success of this venture.

My Basic Destiny, Luck, had already been upgraded to the Purple quality ’Starry.’ Even when faced with danger, auspicious stars shine above me, and in most situations, I can turn misfortune into good fortune.

That Immortal Mansion Dungeon will manifest in three years. This leaves me ample time to settle and adapt to the sudden increase in my cultivation level. This would allow me to completely refine the Hallow Venerable’s severed finger either before entering the True Immortal cave mansion or shortly thereafter. At that point, while I wouldn’t be able to advance to the late-stage Divine Bridge Realm in one fell swoop, I wouldn’t be far from it…

Coupled with my extraordinary Destiny, magic, Skills, and various defensive measures, my strength should be more than sufficient to match the peak of the Divine Bridge Realm. If the God Slaying Array formed by Demon Soul Generals and ordinary Soul Generals is as effective as I expect, I can even contend with a Formless Realm powerhouse!

Moreover, in terms of self-protection ability when facing danger, even an ordinary Formless Realm expert might not surpass me.

The cultivation methods and Destiny Skills Shen Mo possessed were numerous, many of them invaluable for self-preservation, sufficient to protect him from a myriad of perilous situations and ensure his safety!

After considerable deliberation, he finally decided to accept the Silver-haired Child’s invitation and explore that True Immortal cave mansion with him.

He was interested not only in the spiritual items and magic treasures left by Fulong Immortal Master and the other five Divine Bridge cultivators but also had his eye on the treasures within the Immortal Mansion Dungeon. This was a rare opportunity. If he missed this chance, who knew how long it would be before another opportunity to acquire True Immortal-related relics arose!

Of course, Shen Mo was not a fool who would risk his life for minor gains. Once inside the Immortal Mansion Dungeon, he would naturally act within his capabilities.

Over the years, a significant number of Destiny Points have accumulated on the panel. It’s time to upgrade my Basic and Special Destinies. I should also draw a few new Destinies from the Destiny Pool. If any show potential, I can upgrade them to a higher quality as well!

With this thought, Shen Mo focused his mind on the panel and summoned the Destiny Disc section.

[Destiny Points: 10,458.]

[Destinied Lord: Shen Mo]

[Vitality: Ancient Holy Body]

[Talent: Born Immortal]

[Luck: Starry]

[Appearance: Moon-like]

[Wisdom: Foresighted]

[Fate: ???]

[Lifespan: ???]

The amount of Destiny Points obtained each year was not fixed.

Shen Mo had summarized a pattern:

If his normal cultivation, alchemy, forging, and other Destiny Point-increasing activities weren’t too intense, he could typically accumulate 200 to 300 points over a year.

Conversely, if he engaged in more intense activities like venturing out for experience, treasure hunting, and fighting, his Destiny Points would rise accordingly, allowing him to gain roughly 400 to 500 points in a year!

Ever since Shen Mo had upgraded the Basic Destiny ”Talent” to [Born Immortal], he had been diligently saving Destiny Points, not spending them carelessly.

Now, for the first time, his total had finally surpassed ten thousand!

However, while 10,000 Destiny Points seemed like a lot, if his luck was poor when upgrading his ’vitality’ to Gold quality, there might not be much left.

What concerned him more was a vague sense that even above Gold-quality Basic Destinies like [Born Immortal], [Saint Body], and [Heaven-Earth Power], there was still room for progression. However, much like ’Lifespan’ and ’Fate,’ this potential was not yet revealed!

He had a strong premonition that once all five Basic Destinies—Vitality, Talent, Luck, Appearance, and Wisdom—were upgraded to Gold quality, and his cultivation reached the True Immortal Realm, the Destiny Disc would reveal an entirely new aspect.

Realizing this filled Shen Mo with a complex mix of joy and apprehension!

He was pleased that Basic Destinies like [Born Immortal] were not the final stage of advancement; there was still room for continuous improvement in the future.

His concern was that no matter how many Destiny Points he accumulated, it would never be enough for his needs.

Perhaps even after he cultivated to become a True Immortal, enjoying a lifespan of countless eons and accumulating tens of thousands, or even millions, of Destiny Points over the years, it still might not be enough. He could face the predicament of having insufficient Destiny Points to fill the bottomless abyss of the Destiny Panel!

Overthinking is pointless! I might perish midway before even cultivating into a True Immortal.

First, I need to complete the Destiny upgrades and then try drawing new ones...

Destiny Panel, add points!

[You consumed 100 Destiny Points attempting to upgrade your vitality to a new level. Failure.]

[You consumed 100 Destiny Points attempting to upgrade your vitality to a new level. Failure.]

...

[You consumed 100 Destiny Points attempting to upgrade your vitality to a new level. Success.]

[Congratulations, Host! Your Basic Destiny, Vitality, has advanced from ’Ancient Holy Body’ to ’Saint Body’.]

”Excellent!”

Shen Mo let out a long roar. His exhaled breath, sharp as a sword, tore numerous holes into the indestructible Cultivation Room of Guanyun Mansion, nearly causing it to shatter and collapse.

Perhaps due to the large number of Destiny Points he had invested previously, this upgrade of his ’Vitality’ Destiny only failed thirty-five times. It consumed a total of 3,600 Destiny Points before successfully advancing to the Gold-quality ’Saint Body’!

Instantly, Shen Mo felt as if he had consumed a furnace full of supreme Immortal Pills, and his entire body jolted violently.

His bone marrow, internal organs, flesh and blood, even his skin and hair, underwent a transformative, rebirth-like change from the inside out, accompanied by astonishing sounds.

Not only did they become more resilient, dense, and formidable, but every minute part of him now pulsed with a vigorous, boundless, and terrifying life force!

Even a single strand of hair plucked from his head could be used as a powerful magic artifact; his entire body was comparable to a top-tier magic treasure that had undergone refinement.

As a Divine Bridge Realm cultivator, his Essence and Qi were already perfectly integrated. This enhancement to his vitality also significantly increased his Mana, and his cultivation level progressed further towards the late-stage Divine Bridge Realm.

Shen Mo had upgraded his Basic Destinies more than once or twice. Unlike upgrading Special Destinies, each successful Basic Destiny upgrade invariably filled him with immense excitement and joy; he found it impossible to remain completely calm.

His current achievements were due not only to his own relentless cultivation but also significantly to these Basic Destiny upgrades. Each such improvement was a truly destiny-altering event for him.

If his Basic Destinies had remained mediocre, he would be no different from the countless ordinary cultivators in the world. With such a poor foundation, all hard work in cultivation would be in vain.

There are still over 6,000 Destiny Points left. Let’s continue!

Shen Mo did not halt his efforts to upgrade his Destinies, fully intending to expend all his remaining Destiny Points in one go!

[You consumed 100 Destiny Points attempting to upgrade your Luck to a new level. Failure.]

[You consumed 100 Destiny Points attempting to upgrade your Luck to a new level. Failure.]

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