Xiao Jie thought to himself: As expected, he is a super tank. Being able to withstand the Heavenly Tribulation is indeed impressive. But whether I want to stay in this "game world" long-term is still uncertain. After reviving my teammates and handling my current affairs, perhaps I’ll prepare to "log out."
Even if I continue playing the game, when the next great tribulation descends, at worst I can just quit the game in time. The Heavenly Tribulation seems not to be an issue requiring immediate consideration.
Then, he turned his gaze to the third mirror shadow—the Blood Extinguishing Immortal, whose murderous aura seemed to almost pierce through the mirror.
"This... Daoist Blood Extinguishing Immortal, could you also share some insights with me?" Xiao Jie asked.
Blood Extinguishing Immortal snorted dismissively, his crimson eyes full of disdain and impatience: "Hmph! Whether you choose or not is within a single thought, what’s there to say? If you can’t even distinguish between what’s superior and inferior, being so indecisive and weak-willed, you don’t deserve to live in this world of the strong preying on the weak and crisis-filled great strife!"
Xiao Jie raised an eyebrow: "Oh? So according to you, you’re the best choice?"
"Hmph! Isn’t that obvious?" Blood Extinguishing Immortal’s tone was arrogant, "Don’t tell me that you’re satisfied with the minuscule strength you’ve gained so far? Know that there are always people stronger than you, skies beyond skies! Even if you become an Immortal, you’re nowhere near the pinnacle! There always exists beings more powerful than you. Only through continuous combat, slaughter, and devouring can you keep growing stronger and reach the peak of all beings!"
He stepped forward, and the illusion of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood beneath his feet grew even clearer: "Now that the apocalypse is near, demons run rampant, evil spirits appear, heaven and earth fall into chaos, the laws collapse, and order crumbles. It is truly the beginning of a world that respects power!
Only through the most direct and efficient slaughter and conquest can you seize resources, temper your Immortal Soul, and condense supreme Killing Immortal Power! And I, Blood Extinguishing Immortal, was born for this! Choose me, and you will gain the true power to survive in this doomed world, to dominate your own fate and even that of others!"
Xiao Jie felt that the Blood Extinguishing Immortal gave off a vibe of decisive killing, a "darkened protagonist" who decides his fate. While listening, Xiao Jie unexpectedly felt a sense of agreement and thrill. The temptation of power, for someone who had experienced the survival of the fittest, was indeed hard to resist.
He took a deep breath, calming his emotions, and finally looked at the last mirror shadow—the Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal, surrounded by the illusory images of myriad demons.
"So, Daoist Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal, what is your opinion?"
"Hahaha!" Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal laughed heartily, his voice reverberating in the mirror, carrying an unrestrained and heroic wildness, "How could you not know the wonders of the Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal? Along your journey, having learned so many Shape-shifting Demon Techniques, have you not yet enjoyed the benefits of various transformations? Had it not been for the Power of Transformation to deal with various crises, how would you have reached this place, achieving today’s Immortal Business?"
He waved his hand, and the illusory images of divine beasts such as dragons, phoenixes, and qilins behind him became increasingly solid, roaring and murmuring: "If you achieve the Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal, what you could transform into is not just limited to mere mortal beasts. Those three guys can give you what I can give! What they can’t, I can even more!"
He pointed to the three figures beside him one by one: "Though the Wuchen Immortal might be able to transcend beyond cause and effect, staying aloof, he lacks the hard means to interfere with reality and solve problems, making him weak and powerless. The Tribulation Immortal’s body may be strong, able to withstand disasters, but if the world collapses, how can there be any intact eggs under a broken nest? He also cannot escape death. Blood Extinguishing Immortal may use killing to stop killing, allowing for quick power gains, but facing the unpredictable apocalypse, how can mere slaughter be the solution? It might only drag you into a greater whirlpool of causality and karmic backlash!"
"Only I, the Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal, can transform into all things, coping with all changes! If transformed into ancient auspicious beasts like ’Diting’, ’Bai Ze’, which know all things and avoid disasters, I can partially evade cause and effect, equally free and unfettered.
If transformed into innate Holy Beasts like ’Qilin’, ’Black Tortoise’, their bodies themselves possess unparalleled defensive power, enough to withstand the Heavenly Tribulation and avoid the suffering of three disasters and six difficulties.
If transformed into divine beasts like ’White Tiger’, ’Yazi’, which control killing, you can also wield power over slaughter, enhancing strength through combat and conquest!"
"Thus, regardless of any predicament, any nature of challenge, I can respond with the most targeted transformations! Combining the strengths of the three, avoiding their weaknesses, isn’t this hundreds of times better than those three biased ones?"
Xiao Jie’s heart skipped a beat: Whoa! So powerful? Yes, previously I could only transform into ordinary beasts and demon beasts, with limited ability. But now, having achieved the Immortal Body, and able to go to the Scripture Pavilion to study higher Immortal Laws, perhaps I could attempt to transform into ancient divine beasts and primordial beasts! The boost in strength and tactical flexibility this would bring is undeniably a qualitative leap!
He was already seventy to eighty percent inclined towards the path of the Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal.
However, he still did not make a decision right away. From what these four mirror shadows said, it wasn’t hard to tell that they were all just flaunting their own abilities while belittling others’. Though the Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal spoke grandly, it was like a business proposal to investors, hard to determine how much was true and how much was false.
Xiao Jie turned and looked towards the three immortals who had been silently observing—Lin Xuance, the Martial Arts Immortal, and the Miao Fa Yuanjun. He sincerely asked for their guidance: "Do you have any advice for me, respected Daoists?"
Yet the three looked at each other and shook their heads.
Lin Xuance spoke: "Such a decision regarding one’s own path is indeed difficult for outsiders to comment on. Every Immortal has their path to walk; what’s strong or weak is not absolute, ultimately it depends on your heart and goals. Different goals require different types of strength. Who knows... what aspirations do you, Daoist Sui Feng, hold?"
What goals? This question genuinely stumped Xiao Jie.
His biggest goal before was to become immortal, and secondly to revive his teammates. Now, having achieved the Immortal Path and having a clue on reviving his teammates, what should he do next? Continue exploring this increasingly real and dangerous world in pursuit of greater power? Or be content, enjoying the carefree life of an Immortal, no worries, even considering "quitting the game"?
The real world is indeed stable, but can one truly easily abandon the immense power in the game that can shake the heavens and earth with mere gestures? Moreover, the mysterious "new expansion" and wider "Great Thousand Worlds" await exploration. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel•fire.net
For a moment, his mind was undecided, thoughts intertwining. He pondered for a while, then suddenly laughed: Since I can’t decide on a long-term plan now, this "Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal" seems like an excellent choice. This advancement appears to be a so-called "jack of all trades" profession, extremely adaptable. Whether I want to enjoy leisure in hiding, withstand tribulations, or walk the path of slaughter and growth, the Path of Transformation seems to support accordingly, not narrowing the path all at once.
Possibly, each aspect may fall slightly short compared to the other three specialized choices, but overall, it is the most cost-effective.
Luckily, profession choice doesn’t need an immediate decision, I’m only Level 39 now, so there’s still time. Better to head to the Scripture Pavilion to consult more books and gather more information before making a definitive decision.
"I have a leaning, tentatively deciding on the path of the ’Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal,’" Xiao Jie said, "but I need to visit the Scripture Pavilion to consult relevant Immortal Technique Books before making a final decision."
After all, the mainstream way of cultivation is the Daoist Skills that Call the Wind and Rain and manipulate Yin Yang Five Elements, the Demon Immortal and Path of Transformation are ultimately side paths, should the Scripture Pavilion lack suitable advanced transformation techniques, then I would have to settle for an alternative path.
The mirrored image of the Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal laughed heartily: "Haha, good lad! You truly have an eye for talent and taste!"
The other three mirror images looked dissatisfied, either snorting coldly or shaking their heads, grumbling as they dissipated.
Xiao Jie said no more, removing his hand from the cold base of the Three Lives Mirror. The glow on the mirror quickly dimmed, and the images within rippled like water disturbed by a stone, then fully vanished, restoring the mirror to an ordinary, ancient copper mirror.