Chapter 1009: Chapter 57: Choosing an Immortal Profession Get full chapters from novel·fiɾe·net
Xiao Jie stared at the four reflections in the mirror, each with distinct aura yet identical in appearance to himself, feeling slightly surprised. Huh? This time, instead of choosing one out of three, it’s one out of four? This immortal’s profession advancement path is quite novel.
However, with a second thought, perhaps these are just possible future directions and may not all become definitive advanced professions directly selectable in the game system.
It’s possible that when he reaches Level 40, only three might come up.
Looking at the four distinctly different “selves” in the mirror, he couldn’t help but mutter.
These four immortal advancements each have their own characteristics, quite different from the traditional online game profession system he was familiar with.
The abilities of the “Wuchen Immortal” were vague and mysterious, only described as “free and unfettered, detached from the world,” but it seems to lean towards the cultivation of the mind and Magic System.
The “Tribulation Immortal” did not fear wind, rain, thunder, or fire, seemingly a “Tank” type with a strong physique skilled in resisting calamities.
The “Blood Extinguishing Immortal” advocates stopping killing with killing, filled with murderous aura, clearly a physical output path, likely related to his basic Saber Skill.
As for the last “Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal,” as the name suggests, the core capability should lie in the Path of Transformation, with myriad forms, likely derived from his Demon Refiner’s Transformation ability.
But these are ultimately surface guesses, and without detailed profession skills and Professional Specialization data, it is difficult to accurately judge their strengths and weaknesses.
Xiao Jie’s gaze swept over the four mirror images one by one, a probing smile on his face as he asked aloud, “Since you’re all set to have me choose, you should at least let me know what real skills and abilities each of you possesses? Empty words make it hard to decide.”
The Wuchen Immortal in white clothes heard this and smiled calmly, gracefully reaching out as a plain white paper fan appeared in his hand from thin air. With a sound of “swish,” he opened the fan and gently fanned, instantly a breeze of pure spirit arose, which not only made strands of his hair and broad sleeves flutter but also stirred subtle light and dust around, revealing a transcendent and unrestrained aura.
“Since you ask, I shall let you know,” Wuchen Immortal’s voice was calm, yet carried wisdom that sees through the world, “Do you know what the immortal fears most, despite their supposed boundless freedom?”
Xiao Jie thought to himself, immortals are at the pinnacle of this world, what could they fear? So he said, “Indeed I do not know, please enlighten me, Daoist.”
“Immortals do not fear the swords and fires of mortals, nor the rise and fall of dynasties, even the passage of time and changes in mountains and rivers are but a moment’s flicker to the immortals,” Wuchen Immortal said slowly, “The only fear is encapsulated in the word ‘Cause and Effect.’ This force of Cause and Effect, mysterious as it is, even immortals find hard to completely transcend; once tainted by it, it becomes like attaching bones, entangling the Immortal Soul, at its mildest clouding the Dao heart and hindering cultivation; at its severest, causing calamity, potentially descending an immortal to mortal, rendering millennia of cultivation futile.”
“A so-called Wuchen Immortal is one who does not stain with Cause and Effect, does not attract dust, and is not bound by the threads of fate. Although all immortals are detached from the world, if unintentionally bound by Cause and Effect, there are times when they are involuntarily drawn into conflicts. Like you now, you are determined to resurrect your companions; this is your biggest ‘Cause and Effect’ binding. Despite having thousands of Mana and hundreds of Divine Skills, if this matter remains unresolved, this Cause and Effect continues to hinder you, making true freedom impossible.”
“The immortal friends outside the hall who hide within this ‘Mountain and Sea Painting Realm’ to avoid the world are, to some extent, also fearful of touching mundane Cause and Effect, fearing unpredictable changes. But if you achieve Dustless Immortal Path, with a clear spirit platform, unstained by ten thousand dusts, naturally you need not worry about such influences, and can attain true great freedom and great detachment, how delightful would that be?”
Xiao Jie thought: It sounds interesting indeed. But this talk of ‘Cause and Effect’ seems overly mysterious. Moreover, reviving my teammates is what I truly desire, not forced by external forces, so even if I advance to Wuchen Immortal, how could I disregard this matter? It makes no sense.
He nodded noncommittally and turned his gaze to the second, the Tribulation Immortal with an aura heavy as a mountain.
“Daoist, what is the stance of this ‘Tribulation Immortal’?”
The Tribulation Immortal had a resolute expression, his voice equally steady: “The so-called cultivation of immortality is essentially defying heaven, stealing the crafting power of heaven and earth. Immortals, although gaining Eternal Life, are unmatched in strength, yet are therefore prone to the counterattacks of heavenly dao. ‘Heavenly Tribulation’ is a test every immortal must face, there is no exemption! Wind Tribulation, Fire Tribulation, Heavenly Tribulation, Heart Demon Tribulation… myriad types, hard to guard against. If not dealt with properly or inadequately prepared, even immortals face the risk of immortal body shattering, Primordial Spirit dissipating, and turning to ash!”
He glanced towards the direction outside the hall, his tone solemn: “Remember the grand times of Gu Yun State, where immortals numbered in hundreds? Having survived several great tribulations, now there are but a few dozen immortal friends struggling here, evident immortals are not truly eternal and imperishable.
The path of the ‘Tribulation Immortal’ is precisely dedicated to confronting, resolving, and even utilizing various tribulations! Only by refining the immortal body to be fearless of thunder and fire, unafraid of swords and spears, and unscathed by myriad tribulations, can one strive for the chance of ‘eternal existence’ under the vast heavenly dao! Now the end-time signs are apparent, the frequency and power of disaster tribulations far exceed those of the past; unless you are willing to hide in the painting realm like other immortals, choosing an advancement that can help you withstand the apocalypse tribulations is the wise move.”