Chapter 20: Ascension Summit
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Chapter 20: Ascension Summit
The years Immortal Point was still without a doubt invested into the Essence of All Things. With this new upgrade, the drop of green liquid could now accelerate the growth by eight whole months.
Their current points distribution was as follows: Strength: 21, Speed: 21, Defense: 0, Spiritual Energy: 0, Essense of all Things: 8
Chen Xun's hair was currently a heap of mess. And his clothes were dirty and creased all over. He and the ox began to wander about the city. When they got bored, they would crouch down on the side of the road and play with the stray dogs.
It took them two months to reach the southern region of the city.
A while back, Chen Xun had received news that Doctor Ning was in a critical condition. He quickly rushed to visit and handed his masters wife the hundred-year-old ginseng they had, then left their residence soon after.
A month later, Doctor Ning passed away. Crowds of people flocked together to bid him their farewell with tears staining their eyes. To them, Doctor Si was a great man who had helped countless people throughout the years.
At the funeral stood many people with white scarves dappled on their heads. It turned out that the Ning family was huge, and Chen Xun felt that he was not needed by any means around here. He stood silently and unremarkably among the many people who came to show their condolences.
The icy wind howled, turning his hair into an erratic group of strands in the air. The breeze seemed to have shaken his mind, too. It carried a hint of familiar fragrance that tugged at his memories. The scent lingered in the air before it slowly dissipated, as if slowly merging into the world.
Throughout the many years he lived, there were only three people up to this point that had occupied a spot in his heart.
The first one was the old village chief. He had remembered them in their most difficult of times. When starving, he would send them a meal that would fill them with not just food but with gratitude as well.
The second one was Old Sun. The old man with no kin who had given them a place they could call home when they first arrived in Panning City.
The third one was Master Ning. He taught them the ways of the world, and gave them valuable lessons in life. He didnt know when, but at one point in time, medical knowledge seemed to have slowly fallen into a spot of secondary importance.
"They... They seem to have all passed away."
That thought seemed to have been the straw that broke the camel's back, and his mouth started trembling uncontrollably, and tears threatened to fall. Just the thought that he never had the chance to see Doctor Ning alive and well one last time brought him a great feeling of misery and grief.
At that moment, he didnt know what to do and leaned his head against the oxs, hoping to find some solace in its company.
The setting sun cast a blood-red glow over the city, and a flock of geese quacked in the sky, migrating from the mountains. They flew into the sun until one could only see their faint figures turn into dots in the sky and finally completely disappear into the horizon line.
The Ning family members carried the coffin farther and farther, until they gradually disappeared through the city gate.
Chen Xun didnt leave and stayed in place, rooted, for a long time. Tears streamed down his cheeks and onto the ground, forming little wet splashes.
Countless common people followed behind the family members. Their eyes were filled with sorrow.
After some time, Chen Xun led the ox to walk towards them. He was almost dragging his feet. His tear stricken face turned stoic, and one could hardly see any signs of sadness on his face.
They walked toward the direction of the gate. They decided to leave. Leave Panning City.
Quickly another year passed by, and it was currently the time of year where one would typically see a horde of wishing lanterns soaring into the skies of Panning City.
The wind breezed atop the mountains, and on a peak, sat the ox and Chen Xun, gazing into a sprawling city in the distance. They had no lanterns of their own this year, and could only silently make a wish in their hearts.
The chubby young man sighed and lamented, "This is a great opportunity for the major sects to expand their strength. Which sect doesnt want to progress further in hierarchy?"
"Still, it's thanks to people like you that we, vagabond cultivators, have the opportunity to join these sects." Chen Xun spoke sincerely. He truly felt this way.
The chubby young man patted Chen Xun's shoulder. There was an approving glint in his eyes. These words seemed to have vanquished any thoughts he had concerning extra money.
Having seen so many vagabond cultivators meet an end, he had developed a more open-minded attitude. If one had no hope of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, he might as well enjoy the mortal world.
"Brother Xun, let me add something."
"Please enlighten me, Fatty."
"These major sects have extremely high requirements for cultivating immortality. If you suffer a setback, I want you to remain composed, lest you nurture inner demons. You have to maintain a broader mentality."
The chubby young man spoke sincerely. It was his first time seeing a vagabond cultivator who seemed truly wisened and down-to-earth. The many others he encountered before were full of themselves and boasted to be great immortals. And when they entered the Ascension Summit, they received a harsh slap from reality. Sometimes they would even go crazy and you couldnt predict what they might do.
"Brother Xun, remember what I said." He urged.
Chen Xun halted his steps and respectfully put his palms together.
"Alright, let's continue." The chubby young man smiled and led the way again.
As they neared the entrance to the valley, a thick fog gradually appeared, obstructing their view.
"Brother Xun, this is it: Nine Stars Valley."
The chubby young man stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the dense fog.
"This is a formation created collaboratively by the various sects. If mortals accidentally enter, they'll become lost here and eventually be expelled out."
"Can we just walk right in?" Chen Xun asked, his eyes filled with astonishment.
He was shocked that these thick mists were actually part of a formation and were able to manipulate the surrounding space.
"Of course, the formation can discern the spiritual energy within cultivators."
The chubby young man chuckled. "Well then, Brother Xun, let's part ways here. I need to guide the other vagabonds."
"Alright, thank you, Fatty." Chen Xun bowed slightly, a hint of delight in his eyes.
The chubby young man nodded, turned around, and left.
"Old ox, we're here in the world of cultivators."
"Moo~~ Moo~~"
Chen Xun and the big black ox stood outside the valley, just like the day they first arrived in Panning City. They trembled all over, even more than they did the day they arrived at Panning City.
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Chapter 20: Ascension Summit
The years Immortal Point was still without a doubt invested into the Essence of All Things. With this new upgrade, the drop of green liquid could now accelerate the growth by eight whole months.
Their current points distribution was as follows: Strength: 21, Speed: 21, Defense: 0, Spiritual Energy: 0, Essense of all Things: 8
Chen Xun's hair was currently a heap of mess. And his clothes were dirty and creased all over. He and the ox began to wander about the city. When they got bored, they would crouch down on the side of the road and play with the stray dogs.
It took them two months to reach the southern region of the city.
A while back, Chen Xun had received news that Doctor Ning was in a critical condition. He quickly rushed to visit and handed his masters wife the hundred-year-old ginseng they had, then left their residence soon after.
A month later, Doctor Ning passed away. Crowds of people flocked together to bid him their farewell with tears staining their eyes. To them, Doctor Si was a great man who had helped countless people throughout the years.
At the funeral stood many people with white scarves dappled on their heads. It turned out that the Ning family was huge, and Chen Xun felt that he was not needed by any means around here. He stood silently and unremarkably among the many people who came to show their condolences.
The icy wind howled, turning his hair into an erratic group of strands in the air. The breeze seemed to have shaken his mind, too. It carried a hint of familiar fragrance that tugged at his memories. The scent lingered in the air before it slowly dissipated, as if slowly merging into the world.
Throughout the many years he lived, there were only three people up to this point that had occupied a spot in his heart.
The first one was the old village chief. He had remembered them in their most difficult of times. When starving, he would send them a meal that would fill them with not just food but with gratitude as well.
The second one was Old Sun. The old man with no kin who had given them a place they could call home when they first arrived in Panning City.
The third one was Master Ning. He taught them the ways of the world, and gave them valuable lessons in life. He didnt know when, but at one point in time, medical knowledge seemed to have slowly fallen into a spot of secondary importance.
"They... They seem to have all passed away."
That thought seemed to have been the straw that broke the camel's back, and his mouth started trembling uncontrollably, and tears threatened to fall. Just the thought that he never had the chance to see Doctor Ning alive and well one last time brought him a great feeling of misery and grief.
At that moment, he didnt know what to do and leaned his head against the oxs, hoping to find some solace in its company.
The setting sun cast a blood-red glow over the city, and a flock of geese quacked in the sky, migrating from the mountains. They flew into the sun until one could only see their faint figures turn into dots in the sky and finally completely disappear into the horizon line.
The Ning family members carried the coffin farther and farther, until they gradually disappeared through the city gate.
Chen Xun didnt leave and stayed in place, rooted, for a long time. Tears streamed down his cheeks and onto the ground, forming little wet splashes.
Countless common people followed behind the family members. Their eyes were filled with sorrow.
After some time, Chen Xun led the ox to walk towards them. He was almost dragging his feet. His tear stricken face turned stoic, and one could hardly see any signs of sadness on his face.
They walked toward the direction of the gate. They decided to leave. Leave Panning City.
Quickly another year passed by, and it was currently the time of year where one would typically see a horde of wishing lanterns soaring into the skies of Panning City.
The wind breezed atop the mountains, and on a peak, sat the ox and Chen Xun, gazing into a sprawling city in the distance. They had no lanterns of their own this year, and could only silently make a wish in their hearts.
The chubby young man sighed and lamented, "This is a great opportunity for the major sects to expand their strength. Which sect doesnt want to progress further in hierarchy?"
"Still, it's thanks to people like you that we, vagabond cultivators, have the opportunity to join these sects." Chen Xun spoke sincerely. He truly felt this way.
The chubby young man patted Chen Xun's shoulder. There was an approving glint in his eyes. These words seemed to have vanquished any thoughts he had concerning extra money.
Having seen so many vagabond cultivators meet an end, he had developed a more open-minded attitude. If one had no hope of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, he might as well enjoy the mortal world.
"Brother Xun, let me add something."
"Please enlighten me, Fatty."
"These major sects have extremely high requirements for cultivating immortality. If you suffer a setback, I want you to remain composed, lest you nurture inner demons. You have to maintain a broader mentality."
The chubby young man spoke sincerely. It was his first time seeing a vagabond cultivator who seemed truly wisened and down-to-earth. The many others he encountered before were full of themselves and boasted to be great immortals. And when they entered the Ascension Summit, they received a harsh slap from reality. Sometimes they would even go crazy and you couldnt predict what they might do.
"Brother Xun, remember what I said." He urged.
Chen Xun halted his steps and respectfully put his palms together.
"Alright, let's continue." The chubby young man smiled and led the way again.
As they neared the entrance to the valley, a thick fog gradually appeared, obstructing their view.
"Brother Xun, this is it: Nine Stars Valley."
The chubby young man stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the dense fog.
"This is a formation created collaboratively by the various sects. If mortals accidentally enter, they'll become lost here and eventually be expelled out."
"Can we just walk right in?" Chen Xun asked, his eyes filled with astonishment.
He was shocked that these thick mists were actually part of a formation and were able to manipulate the surrounding space.
"Of course, the formation can discern the spiritual energy within cultivators."
The chubby young man chuckled. "Well then, Brother Xun, let's part ways here. I need to guide the other vagabonds."
"Alright, thank you, Fatty." Chen Xun bowed slightly, a hint of delight in his eyes.
The chubby young man nodded, turned around, and left.
"Old ox, we're here in the world of cultivators."
"Moo~~ Moo~~"
Chen Xun and the big black ox stood outside the valley, just like the day they first arrived in Panning City. They trembled all over, even more than they did the day they arrived at Panning City.
Chapter 20: Ascension SummitThe years Immortal Point was still without a doubt invested into the Essence of All Things. With this new upgrade, the drop of green liquid could now accelerate the growth by eight whole months.Their current points distribution was as follows: Strength: 21, Speed: 21, Defense: 0, Spiritual Energy: 0, Essense of all Things: 8Chen Xun's hair was currently a heap of mess. And his clothes were dirty and creased all over. He and the ox began to wander about the city. When they got bored, they would crouch down on the side of the road and play with the stray dogs.It took them two months to reach the southern region of the city.A while back, Chen Xun had received news that Doctor Ning was in a critical condition. He quickly rushed to visit and handed his masters wife the hundred-year-old ginseng they had, then left their residence soon after.A month later, Doctor Ning passed away. Crowds of people flocked together to bid him their farewell with tears staining their eyes. To them, Doctor Si was a great man who had helped countless people throughout the years.At the funeral stood many people with white scarves dappled on their heads. It turned out that the Ning family was huge, and Chen Xun felt that he was not needed by any means around here. He stood silently and unremarkably among the many people who came to show their condolences.The icy wind howled, turning his hair into an erratic group of strands in the air. The breeze seemed to have shaken his mind, too. It carried a hint of familiar fragrance that tugged at his memories. The scent lingered in the air before it slowly dissipated, as if slowly merging into the world.Throughout the many years he lived, there were only three people up to this point that had occupied a spot in his heart.The first one was the old village chief. He had remembered them in their most difficult of times. When starving, he would send them a meal that would fill them with not just food but with gratitude as well.The second one was Old Sun. The old man with no kin who had given them a place they could call home when they first arrived in Panning City.The third one was Master Ning. He taught them the ways of the world, and gave them valuable lessons in life. He didnt know when, but at one point in time, medical knowledge seemed to have slowly fallen into a spot of secondary importance."They... They seem to have all passed away."That thought seemed to have been the straw that broke the camel's back, and his mouth started trembling uncontrollably, and tears threatened to fall. Just the thought that he never had the chance to see Doctor Ning alive and well one last time brought him a great feeling of misery and grief.At that moment, he didnt know what to do and leaned his head against the oxs, hoping to find some solace in its company.The setting sun cast a blood-red glow over the city, and a flock of geese quacked in the sky, migrating from the mountains. They flew into the sun until one could only see their faint figures turn into dots in the sky and finally completely disappear into the horizon line.The Ning family members carried the coffin farther and farther, until they gradually disappeared through the city gate.Chen Xun didnt leave and stayed in place, rooted, for a long time. Tears streamed down his cheeks and onto the ground, forming little wet splashes.Countless common people followed behind the family members. Their eyes were filled with sorrow.After some time, Chen Xun led the ox to walk towards them. He was almost dragging his feet. His tear stricken face turned stoic, and one could hardly see any signs of sadness on his face.They walked toward the direction of the gate. They decided to leave. Leave Panning City.Quickly another year passed by, and it was currently the time of year where one would typically see a horde of wishing lanterns soaring into the skies of Panning City.The wind breezed atop the mountains, and on a peak, sat the ox and Chen Xun, gazing into a sprawling city in the distance. They had no lanterns of their own this year, and could only silently make a wish in their hearts.The chubby young man sighed and lamented, "This is a great opportunity for the major sects to expand their strength. Which sect doesnt want to progress further in hierarchy?""Still, it's thanks to people like you that we, vagabond cultivators, have the opportunity to join these sects." Chen Xun spoke sincerely. He truly felt this way.The chubby young man patted Chen Xun's shoulder. There was an approving glint in his eyes. These words seemed to have vanquished any thoughts he had concerning extra money.Having seen so many vagabond cultivators meet an end, he had developed a more open-minded attitude. If one had no hope of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, he might as well enjoy the mortal world."Brother Xun, let me add something.""Please enlighten me, Fatty.""These major sects have extremely high requirements for cultivating immortality. If you suffer a setback, I want you to remain composed, lest you nurture inner demons. You have to maintain a broader mentality."The chubby young man spoke sincerely. It was his first time seeing a vagabond cultivator who seemed truly wisened and down-to-earth. The many others he encountered before were full of themselves and boasted to be great immortals. And when they entered the Ascension Summit, they received a harsh slap from reality. Sometimes they would even go crazy and you couldnt predict what they might do."Brother Xun, remember what I said." He urged.Chen Xun halted his steps and respectfully put his palms together."Alright, let's continue." The chubby young man smiled and led the way again.As they neared the entrance to the valley, a thick fog gradually appeared, obstructing their view."Brother Xun, this is it: Nine Stars Valley."The chubby young man stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the dense fog."This is a formation created collaboratively by the various sects. If mortals accidentally enter, they'll become lost here and eventually be expelled out.""Can we just walk right in?" Chen Xun asked, his eyes filled with astonishment.He was shocked that these thick mists were actually part of a formation and were able to manipulate the surrounding space."Of course, the formation can discern the spiritual energy within cultivators."The chubby young man chuckled. "Well then, Brother Xun, let's part ways here. I need to guide the other vagabonds.""Alright, thank you, Fatty." Chen Xun bowed slightly, a hint of delight in his eyes.The chubby young man nodded, turned around, and left."Old ox, we're here in the world of cultivators.""Moo~~ Moo~~"Chen Xun and the big black ox stood outside the valley, just like the day they first arrived in Panning City. They trembled all over, even more than they did the day they arrived at Panning City.
