However, it’s not hard to understand. After all, a Demon Refiner is a Legendary profession, the culmination of the two previous professions.
But what to choose, Xiao Jie was a bit conflicted for a moment.
Racial transformation was the first to be excluded. Although this reward was the strongest in the short term, he could choose a powerful Demon Race to transform into, such as the Jiao Dragon Clan or even the Dragon Clan. But he was someone who sought to become immortal. Giving up his humanity for short-term benefits was out of the question.
In the end, the Human Clan is the most suitable for cultivating immortality. Although he was currently a Demon Refiner, which somewhat felt like not being human, he could still essentially be considered human. If he transformed his race, it would be completely hopeless.
Not to mention, Feng Buqi calculated his fate back then, saying that the Demon Star blocks the way... He couldn’t wait to avoid it, so he definitely shouldn’t crash into it.
Xiao Jie was very tempted by the second and third task rewards.
One could transform all Beast Transformations into Demon Beast Transformations. This meant his Grey Wolf Transformation and Eagle Transformation would directly receive a super evolution.
Not to mention, he would surely obtain more Transformation Techniques in the future. Every time he mastered a Transformation Technique, it would be like earning a fortune.
Beast Transformations would directly become Demon Beast Transformations in his hands, turning rot into magic.
Even some not-so-useful Transformation Techniques could be used, and just the exclusive Demon Techniques of different races would be worth the ticket price.
Although the Jiao Long Transformation was very powerful, it had too many limitations; it could only be used once a day. In regular combat, he still needed some standard transformation abilities.
Otherwise, he couldn’t possibly wield a knife every time he fought. After all, he was now a high and mighty Master of Magic and needed to have the awareness of being a Master of Magic; doing otherwise would be too low-profile.
As for the Supreme Divine Skill, there was no need to say more. The words ’Supreme’ already said it all.
This Ten Thousand Forms Divine Skill should be Inner Strength, and combining Supreme Inner Strength with Supreme Saber Skill was simply the pinnacle of the Physical system.
After struggling for a while, Xiao Jie finally chose the second task. The reason was simple: Demon Beast Evolution was a path of the Magic System. No matter how good the Supreme Divine Skill was, it couldn’t escape the Physical system.
He would definitely take the Magic System path in the future because its upper limit was higher.
Though the Ten Thousand Forms Divine Skill was good, he had to painfully give it up.
Moreover, there was another advantage to the second task, which was that he had already completed two and a half of the three task objectives.
He had already unlocked the Demon Beast Atlas, and during his journey in Canglin State, he unlocked over a dozen Demon Beast Atlases.
He had tamed a demon beast—Big Orange was a demon beast.
The only task he had yet to accomplish was mastering three Innate Demon Techniques—but he was close. The Jiao Walking Skill already counted as one, and he just needed to learn two more to be done.
Choosing this task meant he could achieve twice the result with half the effort. With the talent of learning from beasts, the last task would be easy to complete.
Having thought it through, Xiao Jie decisively accepted the task.
[System Prompt: Task accepted—Demon Beast Evolution.]
As he was contemplating where to start the task, a private message suddenly appeared in the message bar.
I Want to Be Immortal: Feng, you’ve logged in! Are you home?
Hidden Moon Following Wind: Yes, I’m home.
I Want to Be Immortal: If you have time, could you help me with a task? I’m about to reach level 30. If I don’t do it soon, it’ll be too late and I’ll have to leave it to fate. Although I feel like I could advance to Giant Spirit, I still want to be sure.
Hidden Moon Following Wind: No problem, I’ll take you there in a bit.
No sooner had he agreed when another message popped up.
Ye Luo: Sui Feng, are you there? I’m preparing to do my profession task. Want to join?
Xiao Jie thought it was quite a coincidence and quickly sent a message to Ye Luo as well.
Hidden Moon Following Wind: Let’s go together then. Cheng Xian also has a task to do. I have a task as well. Let’s gather first.
Half an hour later, Xiao Jie, Ye Luo, and I Want to Be Immortal gathered in the tavern in Luoyang Town.
It had been a while since the three had acted alone. The others happened to be busy, and since it wasn’t event time, it was a good chance to do their profession tasks.
"Let’s do Sister Ye Luo’s task first. Mine can wait a bit." I Want to Be Immortal was quite the gentleman, even at this moment still being considerate.
Xiao Jie looked at the two of them, both were at Level 29 and about to upgrade their Experience Points.
"Alright, let’s start then. Ye Luo, what does your task entail? How can we help?"
"Just be there. I’ve actually already completed it. The last step is to submit the task," Ye Luo said calmly, but there was a hidden excitement in her tone.
"Thanks to you as well."
The profession task of the Impermanence Walker was essentially the job of the profession and also a prerequisite for unlocking the next stage of the profession.
The Impermanence Walker was a spy and henchman sent to the mortal world by Yama Emperor, so their work also served the Yama.
Task one was to walk the mortal world, guiding lost souls for Yama Emperor.
Task two was to accumulate Merit of various kinds, the more the better. Since the Impermanence Walker roamed between life and death, human and ghost traveled different paths. To advance further, a large amount of Merit was necessary; as for its uses—
Task three was to kill three powerful ghosts not under the jurisdiction of Rock King Emperor to shock the lost souls in the world.
Originally, the third task was the hardest to complete. The ghosts needed to be killed were Elite, Boss, and Boss-level Boss, but thanks to Xiao Jie’s several large-scale activities at Ghost Mist Ridge recently, especially eliminating the Four Ghost Generals two days ago, the task was overcompleted.
Now, Ye Luo could finally start her debriefing. Only the last step remained, completing the submission to get her promotion.
The three of them went to the wilderness, finding a secluded spot. Xiao Jie and I Want to Be Immortal took positions on the side to cover, while Ye Luo drew the Xuanming Sword.
"The impermanence of life and death, one sword divides Yin and Yang. The Netherworld Life and Death Road, from now on, there’s no turning away—Open!"
Secret Technique—Impermanence Guide!
With one slash, the air twisted and a pitch-black Netherworld Teleportation Gate appeared.
From that dark ghost gate, a Ghost Soldier slowly emerged.
Unlike the wild monsters under the Netherworld Ghost King, this Ghost Soldier had a green name, indicating neutrality.
The Ghost Soldier first greeted, "Lord Impermanence Walker, what do you need from me?"
Ye Luo stated flatly, "I have completed the tasks given by Yama Emperor. I need to submit the task. Please inform the Judge."
"Understood, I will go at once." The Ghost Soldier turned and retreated.
After a while, the ghost gate expanded, and a burly black-faced man in Netherworld official robes, filled with a sinister aura, squeezed through.
Luo Xiaochuan (Netherworld Judge): Level 54 Faction Leader. Life Value: 9800.
Xiao Jie’s heart tightened, instinctively taking a defensive stance, but quickly realizing the opposing party was a neutral yellow name unit.
The Judge didn’t look at the other two, directly addressing Ye Luo.
"Are you here to report and be promoted?"
"Indeed, I am Impermanence Walker Ye Luo, fulfilling the task entrusted by Yama Emperor, requesting to report."
"Hmm, let me take a look." The Judge took out a Merit Book, inspecting it repeatedly.
"Indeed, it is completed. Impermanence Walker Ye Luo, you served Yama dutifully, even killing four rebellious Ghost Generals with great merit. You have guided countless lost souls, earning much merit.
By the power bestowed by Yama Emperor, I grant you the authority to be promoted.
Let me ask you, Ye Luo, do you intend to further advance and continue serving Yama?"
"In that case, let me see what positions are available for you. Ah, here are the choices—listen carefully.
Based on your achievements and merits, there are three tasks you could undertake. Choose wisely.
First: Venerable of Impermanence.
The so-called impermanence of life and death, where everything is predetermined. If Yama wants you to die at three, you cannot survive until five.
In this task, you can be taught Soul Hooking and Ghost Control and Soul Binding.
Second: Netherworld Judge.
Heaven and earth are unjust, but life and death must be impartial. Though there are corrupt officials in the world, the Netherworld remains just and impartial.
In this task, you can be taught Judging Life and Death, Reward Good and Punish Evil.
Third: Huangquan Envoy.
The Water of the Yellow Springs is where souls rest, and the Nether River remains unchanged for eternity. Huangquan is the root of the Netherworld, and the Huangquan Envoy answers to no one, dealing solely with life and death.
In this task, you can be taught Impermanence of Life and Death, Yin Yang Division.
"I choose Huangquan Envoy," Ye Luo said decisively, as if she had already made up her mind.
"If that is your wish, leave your name in the Book of Life and Death. Remember, once you enter the jurisdiction of Yama Emperor, even death cannot free you."