Entry: I Secretly Cultivate Immortality in the Martial Arts World

100: Chapter 100 Breakthrough to the Human Immortal Realm!In the blink of an eye, ten years passed.

Deep within the Immortal Cave of Longevity Peak, Gu Yan sat cross-legged, his aura entirely different from before.

Ten years ago, he was at the Ninth Level of Undergoing Tribulation.

Ten years later, he was already at the First Level of the Human Immortal Realm.

In these ten years, he had done only one thing: converting all of his Spiritual Qi into Immortal Essence.

This process was much longer than he had anticipated.

For an ordinary Cultivator to break through to the Human Immortal Realm and convert their magic power into Immortal Essence, it would take at most a few months, or a year at most.

But Gu Yan was different.

His foundation was too profound.

To what extent?

It was so profound that it took him a full ten years to do what others could convert in a single go.

During these ten years, every strand of magic power within his body was being compressed, purified, and transformed.

The process was like refining the water of an entire river into the volume of a single drop.

Yet, this single drop weighed more than the entire river.

This was Immortal Essence.

From then on, he was no longer a mere mortal Cultivator, but a true practitioner of the Immortal Dao.

Of course, this ”Immortal” was only at the starting stage of the Human Immortal Realm.

But regardless, once this step was taken, it was a world of difference.

Gu Yan opened his eyes and looked within himself.

Inside his Dantian, the Spiritual Qi that was once as vast as the sea had vanished, replaced by a mass of Immortal Essence condensed to the extreme.

That Immortal Essence shimmered with a faint five-colored hue, floating quietly, yet it contained power capable of destroying the heavens and the earth.

Gu Yan nodded slightly.

Not bad.

With a thought, his perception reached out toward the world.

Then, he sensed that force of attraction.

It was a summons from the Immortal Realm, the mandatory Ascension imposed by the rules of the Heavenly Dao on those who broke through to the Human Immortal Realm.

Any Cultivator who broke through to the Human Immortal Realm in the Spirit Realm or Mortal Realm would be pulled by this force and forcibly Ascended to the Immortal Realm.

This was the rule of the Heavenly Dao; no one could defy it.

Gu Yan moved his mind, and the force of attraction vanished.

To be precise, it was concealed.

”Form of No-Self and No-Form · Red” and ”Traceless Dao Concealment - Gold”, both traits simultaneously took effect, perfectly hiding his existence.

The Heavenly Dao could not perceive him, and the Dao could not perceive him either.

Since it could not perceive him, there would naturally be no forced Ascension.

...

Spirit Realm, Eastern Continent, Azure Wave Sect.

A certain unknown Secret Realm.

You Hun and Long Gong.

Both of their cultivation levels were now also at the First Level of the Human Immortal Realm.

Gu Yan was not surprised.

An External Incarnation and the main body were one and the same; when the main body broke through, the Incarnation naturally followed.

Moreover, he had intentionally covered the Incarnations with the effects of his traits, so both of them were like him—they would not be detected by the Heavenly Dao and did not need to Ascend.

Gu Yan pondered for a moment.

Now that he was in the Human Immortal Realm, to be honest, a Human Immortal in the Immortal Realm was merely at the starting stage.

The road he had to travel was still very long.

However...

His gaze landed on that nine-qi chaoyuan tree.

With this tree, his cultivation in the Mortal Realm might not be worse than in the Immortal Realm.

Gu Yan planned to wait until his strength improved a few more stages before letting You Hun and Long Gong go to the Immortal Realm to scout the path.

Anything good in the Immortal Realm—be it things that could amplify Spiritual Qi or assist in cultivation—could be collected.

One could never have too much of such things.

Gu Yan withdrew his thoughts and continued to close his eyes to Cultivate.

Having just broken through, he still needed to stabilize for a period of time.

...

Spirit Realm, Eastern Continent, Azure Wave Sect.

In a valley with excellent scenery behind the mountain, a stream gurgled, and birds sang amidst the fragrance of flowers.

On a blue stone by the stream, You Hun lay reclining, one hand behind his head, the other holding a wine pot, occasionally pouring a mouthful into his mouth.

Not far away, an ancient zither lay horizontally, the lingering resonance of the music he had just played still remaining on the strings.

He had just played a song, ”High Mountains and Flowing Water”.

After playing, he felt it wasn’t enough, so he played the flute for a while.

He played ”Phoenix Seeks Phoenix”.

After finishing, he felt even more bored.

So he started drinking.

This life was truly comfortable.

Ever since stepping down from the position of Sect Master, You Hun had completely let himself go.

Sect affairs? He didn’t care.

Teaching Disciples? He didn’t care.

Elder meetings? He didn’t go.

His current status was that of a Grand Elder; as the name implied, it was an Elder who was too idle, so he stayed above everyone else.

Every day, he just wandered through mountains and waters, played the zither and flute, and occasionally went down to the town at the foot of the mountain to see if there was anything new.

As for brothels...

Ahem, the decent kind.

He just went to listen to music, drink tea, and incidentally appreciate the talents of the young ladies.

He absolutely had no other intentions.

Was he, You Hun, that kind of person?

Although the main body generally didn’t care about these trivial matters, if one day he remembered and called him out for not attending to his proper work, he wouldn’t be able to refute it.

After all, he was indeed quite idle.

But then again, he was just an External Incarnation, so what if he didn’t attend to his proper work?

Proper work was the main body’s business.

His task was... was...

You Hun thought for a long time but couldn’t remember what his task was.

It seemed there were no specific tasks anymore?

Anyway, he would do whatever the main body told him to do, and if not, he would continue to live freely.

Just as You Hun was thinking, a slight sound of breaking through the air came from afar.

A moment later, a figure landed by the stream.

The person who arrived wore a green shirt and had a kind, honest face; it was none other than the current Sect Master of the Azure Wave Sect—Wu Changan.

Wu Changan walked up, bowed, and saluted: ”Greetings, Grand Elder.”

You Hun waved his hand lazily: ”Alright, alright, don’t bother with these formalities. What do you want with me?”

Wu Changan straightened up, his face carrying a hint of gravity: ”Grand Elder, something has happened.”

You Hun remained lying down, merely raising an eyebrow: ”What is it? Speak.”

Wu Changan took a deep breath and organized his words: ”Over in the Southern Border, there is a Demonic Cult force called the Myriad Tribulations Demonic Cult.”

”The Cult Leader was originally only at the Early Stage of Undergoing Tribulation, but it is said that he obtained the Legacy of some ancient mighty figure, and his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds; he is now at the Mahayana Realm.”

You Hun’s action of drinking paused.

”And then?”

Wu Changan continued: ”That Myriad Tribulations Demonic Cult has already unified the entire Southern Border. All forces must either submit or be destroyed.”

”Now, that Cult Leader has announced that he intends to continue expanding and unify the Eastern Continent.”

After listening, You Hun was silent for a moment, then shook his head and said: ”Why do these Demonic Cultivators love fighting over territory so much?”

Wu Changan gave a wry smile: ”This... this subordinate does not know.”

You Hun looked at him: ”Then you came to find me, what does the Sect intend to do?”

Wu Changan deliberated and said: ”This subordinate has discussed it with the Elders. Many mid-sized forces in the Eastern Continent have already begun to relocate. Some are moving to the Central Plains, some to the Northern Plains, all to avoid disaster.”

”After discussing it, we feel... shouldn’t our Azure Wave Sect also consider the matter of relocating?”

You Hun raised an eyebrow slightly: ”Relocate? Move to the Central Plains?”

Wu Changan nodded: ”Yes. After all, if that Myriad Tribulations Demonic Cult really attacks, our Azure Wave Sect will likely be unable to resist.”

”That Cult Leader is at the Mahayana Realm; it is said that even Tribulation Crossing Ancestors are no match for him.”

You Hun didn’t answer, but instead asked: ”What about those large Sects in the Eastern Continent? How are they reacting?”

Wu Changan sighed: ”That is precisely the problem.”

”There are many large Sects in the Eastern Continent, such as the Tianyan Dao Sect, Lingxiao Sword Sect, Taixu Immortal Gate... all of them have Tribulation Crossing Ancestors sitting in command.”

”But the problem is, that Cult Leader of the Myriad Tribulations Demonic Cult is too strong. Ordinary Tribulation Crossing Ancestors are likely no match for him.”

”And those large Sects have grudges against each other. Getting them to join forces is difficult.”

”If they are left to exert their own efforts, they fear being defeated one by one.”

”So the current situation is deadlocked; the large Sects are holding their ground, the mid-sized forces are in panic, and the small forces either submit or wait for death.”

You Hun listened and nodded.

It was about what he expected.

He asked again: ”Then what will happen if we stay in the Eastern Continent?”

Wu Changan gave a wry smile: ”If that Myriad Tribulations Demonic Cult really attacks, as a Sect of the Eastern Continent, we will definitely have to contribute.”

”The large Sects will summon all forces to resist together. At that time, whoever does not contribute will be a traitor and will be purged afterward.”

”But if we contribute... given our strength, we will most likely be cannon fodder.”

You Hun looked at him: ”So you want to move away?”

Wu Changan nodded: ”This subordinate has discussed it with the Elders; relocation is the best choice. Although the losses will be significant, it is still better than the destruction of the Sect.”

You Hun was silent for a moment, then asked: ”You don’t want the Sect’s assets anymore? You are quite willing to let them go.”

Wu Changan sighed: ”Even if we are unwilling, there is no other way. Assets can be acquired again, but if the Sect is gone, it is truly gone.”

You Hun stood up and brushed the grass clippings off his body.

”No need to relocate.”

Wu Changan was taken aback: ”What?”

”I said, no need to relocate.”

Wu Changan couldn’t help but say: ”Grand Elder, that is an existence at the Mahayana Realm!”

”And not just an ordinary Mahayana expert, but one who can kill Tribulation Crossing Ancestors while crossing levels!”

”He has also unified the entire Southern Border, and he has countless powerful subordinates!”

You Hun nodded: ”I know.”

Wu Changan: ”Then you...”

You Hun waved his hand, interrupting him: ”I ask you, what is my cultivation level right now?”

Wu Changan was stunned, subconsciously saying: ”Grand Elder is at... the Soul Transformation Realm.”

”Are you sure?”

Wu Changan was stunned again.

Of course he was sure.

You Hun’s cultivation level, the entire Sect knew, was the Middle Stage of the Soul Transformation Realm.

When he took over as Sect Master, that was what You Hun had said.

But now...

What did You Hun mean by that?

Wu Changan hesitated: ”Could it be that the Grand Elder is not at the Soul Transformation Realm?”

You Hun did not answer directly, only saying: ”I will say this: the Azure Wave Sect does not need to relocate.”

”If you still want to leave, then go ahead. Anyway, I will not leave.”

You Hun’s expression remained calm, but in those eyes, there was a kind of confidence.

A confidence that simply did not care about any Mahayana Realm or any Demonic Cult.

Wu Changan opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but didn’t know where to start.

After a long while, he bowed and saluted: ”This subordinate... understands. This subordinate will go back and discuss it further with the Elders.”

You Hun nodded: ”Go.”

Wu Changan turned and left, his figure disappearing into the sky.

You Hun lay back down on the blue stone, picked up the wine pot, and took another sip.

He really didn’t take that Myriad Tribulations Demonic Cult seriously.

Mahayana?

Is it very strong?

In the Spirit Realm, it is indeed very strong; it is a T1-level existence below T0.

But so what?

He, You Hun, was now a Human Immortal.

Although it was only at the First Level of the Human Immortal Realm, and although he only had 70% of the main body’s combat power, a Human Immortal was still a Human Immortal.

Moreover, what was the concept of 70% of the main body’s combat power?

When the main body was at the Ninth Level of Undergoing Tribulation, he could strike down thousands of Nascent Soul to Void Refining Cultivators with a single bolt of lightning across the barrier between the Mortal Realm and the Spirit Realm.

Now the main body was a Human Immortal, and he, You Hun, was also a Human Immortal.

Even with only 70%, dealing with a Mahayana expert wouldn’t be like playing around?

So You Hun was really not panicked at all.

He was simply too lazy to relocate.

Over these years in the Azure Wave Sect, although he didn’t have much affection for it, he had put in at least a little bit of effort.

Now, asking him to move to the Central Plains and start farming and cultivating from scratch?

What a joke.

He had finally managed to find some leisure, finally living a life of playing the zither and flute, and wandering through mountains and waters.

Asking him to go to the Central Plains to rebuild the Sect and start all over again?

Impossible.

Absolutely impossible.

You Hun took another sip of wine, squinting his eyes as he looked at the sky.

As for that Myriad Tribulations Demonic Cult...

Let them come.

He could use the exercise.

...

Azure Wave Sect, Sect Master’s Hall.

After Wu Changan returned, he immediately summoned all the Elders.

He relayed You Hun’s words exactly as they were.

The hall fell into silence.

After a long while, an Elder spoke: ”Does the Grand Elder mean... he is confident?”

Another Elder frowned: ”But he is only at the Soul Transformation Realm, how could he possibly deal with a Mahayana expert?”

Another Elder said: ”The Grand Elder asked Sect Master Wu just now if you were sure; could it be... his cultivation is more than just the Soul Transformation Realm?”

Everyone looked at each other.

How old was You Hun anyway?

Even if he broke through another major Realm again and reached the Void Refining Realm, what could he do?

But if it wasn’t a matter of cultivation, where did his confidence come from?

Another Elder spoke: ”Then what do we do now? Relocate or not?”

Everyone looked at Wu Changan.

Wu Changan pondered for a long time and slowly said: ”Since the Grand Elder has said so, we cannot ignore it. But... we cannot rely entirely on him alone.”

”How about this: we leave some people in the Eastern Continent, select a batch of Disciples, and carry part of the Legacy to the Central Plains. Hedging our bets, we can’t go wrong.”

The Elders thought about it and nodded one after another.

This was indeed the safest method.

Leaving people in the Eastern Continent—in case You Hun could really hold them off, the Azure Wave Sect would still exist.

Sending Disciples to the Central Plains—in case the Eastern Continent really fell, the Sect would not be destroyed.

Seeing that everyone had no objections, Wu Changan said: ”Then it is settled. Starting tomorrow, select the Disciples and prepare for the relocation matters.”

The Elders accepted the order and left.