Chapter 406: Meng Jingzhou’s Immortal Tribulation

Translator: yikaii Editor: yikaii

(TL Note: I’m going to release more free chapters but at a slower rate. The main rationale is because the free chapters are going to be stolen and I feel taken advantage of whenever it happens so blame aggregators. They’re the main reason I’m considering quitting translating / losing my passion very quickly.)

In the spiritual space.

Lu Yang was doing his best as a mere mortal to help Meng Jingzhou resist his immortal tribulation—a touching scene, truly a noble deed.

“Let’s see how this Immortal deals with that Meng family kid! What does he mean by ‘it’s the same whether I’m here or not’!” Everlasting Fairy was fuming, like an angry little yellow cat, claws out, ready to confront Meng Jingzhou.

“Fairy, Fairy, Old Meng is just a mortal, speaking carelessly. It’s not worth getting angry at him,” Lu Yang desperately held onto Everlasting Fairy’s arm, not daring to let her storm out.

Still furious, Everlasting Fairy asked, “Do you think I wasn’t being nice by trying to help him, and this is how he repays me by slandering me?”

“Fairy, you’re so gracious. Old Meng is just young and foolish—please forgive him this time,” Lu Yang pleaded.

Pouting, Everlasting Fairy sat back down, her little feet swinging angrily.

“Tell me then, which part of that Meng family kid’s description doesn’t fit me?”

“Old Meng said people with an ancient immortal inside them should be extremely lucky?”

“Haven’t I already made you the acting Sect Leader of the entire Dao Seeking Sect? Even Little Yun has to follow your orders! When the Five Elements Sect visited, you were the one who received them!”

“And possessing ancient, incomplete treasures as weapons?”

“Isn’t your Underworld Moon Sword exactly that? It’s an immortal-grade flying sword, personally crafted by Heaven’s Will Immortal, with such care that even Qilin Immortal cherished it. It was only broken in the end by those two brats from the dragon and phoenix clans.”

“And knowing shocking secrets?”

“The ancient secrets I’ve told you—where else would you hear them if not from me? They are real secrets, you won’t find them anywhere else,” she boasted.

Lu Yang thought for a moment. That was true. If he were to spread the stories Everlasting Fairy had shared, the carefully maintained dignity of Heaven’s Will Immortal would crumble. They were definitely earth-shattering secrets.

“And familiar with multiple cultivation methods?”

“Haven’t I shown you how to cultivate through sleeping every day? Not to mention the oldest method, Swallowing Heaven, Devouring Earth, which speeds up your cultivation.”

“And being invincible at the same level?”

Hearing this, Everlasting Fairy grew even more proud. She jumped up onto the bed, standing high above Lu Yang.

“Have you forgotten how I taught you the Invincible Core, making you invincible at your level, unbeatable in battle? Only I could do that! Even if you had someone like Heaven’s Will Immortal or Qilin Immortal teaching you, they wouldn’t be able to do it!”

“And remember when you were acting Sect Leader? With just Foundation Building Stage cultivation, you defeated Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Spirit Transformation experts. Without my help, could you have managed that?”

“And often saying things far beyond your level of understanding, possessing knowledge that you shouldn’t have at your stage?”

Everlasting Fairy’s excitement died down as she shifted from standing to sitting again, her previous anger towards Meng Jingzhou completely forgotten.

“You know so many immortal secrets and ancient mysteries at such a young age. You’re even more knowledgeable than some Unity Stage experts. Isn’t that enough?”

“And as for attracting beautiful women?”

At this, Everlasting Fairy showed a rare hint of embarrassment and let out a small sigh.

“Well, attracting beautiful women might be a bit tricky, but you’re surrounded by plenty of pretty girls, aren’t you? Like Little Yun, your junior sister Peach Blossom Leaf, and that girl from the Moon Laurel Immortal Palace. What was her name again? Oh right, Lan Ting.”

“…But I knew all of them before you were revived,” Lu Yang pointed out.

“How about this Immortal gives you a hug, just to make do?”

Lu Yang looked at Everlasting Fairy’s delicate face, known as one of the Ten Beauties of the ancient world, and calmly declined.

His fate wasn’t strong enough to bear the curse from the very source—Everlasting Fairy.

“And about entering secret realms like returning home?”

“That’s a bit tricky. Most of the secret realms I know of probably no longer exist… Wait, didn’t you already visit the Everlasting Secret Realm? My kitchen is in there!”

Lu Yang: “…”

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Old Meng wasn’t wrong at all. How do I look like someone with an ancient immortal sealed inside me? The fact that I’m still alive is entirely thanks to sheer stubbornness.

My master who used to say that an ancient ferocious beast was sealed within him was more believable than me.

After finally calming down the agitated Everlasting Fairy, Lu Yang left the spiritual space.

“Remember, you owe me your life.”

“?”

Lu Yang’s odd behavior was nothing new, so Meng Jingzhou didn’t pay much attention to it.

“Old horse, head to the nearest city. We need to gather some information,” Meng Jingzhou said as he patted the horse.

The old horse walked leisurely, as if it knew exactly where the nearest city was.

The carriage continued along a quiet mountain path when, without warning, a torrential downpour began, as though the heavens were trying to cleanse the earth.

Boom!

A loud rumble echoed overhead, like something extremely heavy rolling down.

The two lifted the carriage curtain and looked up. Through the curtain of rain, they saw the mountain shaking violently, mud and rocks flying everywhere. It was like a wild beast had been unleashed, surging madly down the slope. Trees were knocked over by the torrents of mud and debris, tumbling downhill.

“It’s a mudslide!”

Boom!

The mud and debris charged toward their carriage like an army of shadows in full assault.

Fortunately, the old horse had a deep cultivation level, and the carriage itself was a magical artifact. A mere natural disaster posed no threat to it.

After the mudslide ended, the two inspected the situation.

“The path ahead and behind are both blocked,” Meng Jingzhou frowned slightly. Although the carriage was unharmed, both routes had been completely cut off by the mud and rocks, making passage impossible.

If the old horse wanted to, it could easily clear the way.

But the old horse, looking as relaxed as an ordinary horse, showed no intention of making a move.

Meng Jingzhou sighed but understood. The old horse was there to protect them, not serve them as a laborer. If it did everything for them, how could they gain any valuable experience?

“Let’s clear the obstacles ourselves,” Meng Jingzhou said.

The two got out of the carriage, using spiritual energy to shield themselves from the heavy rain.

Each employed their own methods to clear the mud and rocks.

“Collapsing Fist!”

Meng Jingzhou unleashed his Collapsing Fist once again. Though its power wasn’t overwhelming, its area of effrct was great, making it ideal for dealing with weaker opponents.

Boom!

The mud and rocks in front of them trembled slightly. Seeing this, Meng Jingzhou redoubled his efforts, repeatedly punching until he had carved out a path with his fists.

Not to be outdone, Lu Yang activated a technique, his eyes narrowing as he opened his mouth slightly.

“Swallowing Heaven, Devouring Earth!”

Lu Yang took a deep breath, and the mud and rocks behind them were sucked up in a massive wave, all disappearing into his mouth.

Meng Jingzhou was shocked, amazed at how powerful the technique was—so much mud and debris gone in an instant!

As expected of the legendary technique of the Taotie Clan that could devour ten thousand things!

“Want to learn it?” Lu Yang asked with a mischievous smile, causing Meng Jingzhou to instinctively sense a trap.

Just as they were about to continue their conversation, another thunderous rumble echoed from above.

Meng Jingzhou groaned in frustration. “Another mudslide?! Will this ever end!?”

Lu Yang silently stared at Meng Jingzhou, starting to understand the reason for their predicament. He began to feel like he was being dragged into this misfortune.

“We’re trying to get to the city, right? There are bound to be women in the city. You have karmic backlash, and under the influence of karma, you’re destined not to reach the city. I’m just collateral damage in all this.”

“What should we do then?” Meng Jingzhou asked, now realizing the situation as well.

“You stay here. I’ll go by myself.”

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(End of the chapter)