Chapter 159: The Test of the Immortal Fairy

Lin Shaoyou said with a serious expression, "I believe Wen Dao Sect is an excellent place. The disciples there live harmoniously, free from estrangement, which makes me deeply yearn for it. I am willing to join Wen Dao Sect!"

Qiu Jinan was almost infuriated by Lin Shaoyou. He shakily pointed at Lin Shaoyou, and it took him a long time to utter a single sentence.

"You disobedient disciple!"

Lin Shaoyou turned his head and said to Qiu Jinan, "Master, didn't you just say that cultivators don't need to worry about saving face?"

"Get back here, you!" Qiu Jinan roared.

"Oh."

Lin Shaoyou obediently stood behind Qiu Jinan again. As they passed each other, they exchanged glances.

"Master, was my performance acceptable?"

"You overdid it a bit. You still need more practice."

Qiu Jinan coughed and gradually calmed down. "Since Shaoyou is unwilling to participate in the competition, we, as elders, can't force him to go, can we?"

Lin Shaoyou's suggestion not to compete with Yun Zhi provided a natural opening for Qiu Jinan to state that they would proceed with Wen Dao Sect's original plan. This provided a legitimate reason and allowed them to save face. As the senior disciple, Lin Shaoyou often had experience taking the fall for his master.

This time, Qiu Jinan intended to challenge Wen Dao Sect from top to bottom. Therefore, he brought along his direct disciples, ranging from the Foundation Establishment stage to the Soul Transformation stage, all of whom were exceptional talents confident in their invincibility within their respective realms.

"Old Second Ba, stay away from her!" Qiu Jinan exclaimed. Noticing the Second Elder still persistently bothering Shangguan Yu, he grabbed her hand, pulled her close, and protected her.

"Jinan, Little Ba means no harm to me."

Qiu Jinan glared. "Then that's even more problematic!"

Without further ado, Qiu Jinan pulled Shangguan Yu along and led the Five Elements Sect contingent to the training square. After briefly arranging their appearance order, he returned to the viewing platform.

At this time, Wen Dao Sect disciples gathered around the training square, each with a smile on their face, all there to watch the excitement. Lu Yang hadn't even realized Wen Dao Sect had so many disciples. Restaurants and other establishments within Wen Dao Sect discovered a business opportunity. They sold viewing spots, or carried large boxes, hawking fruits. It would be no exaggeration to say they were making a fortune daily.

On the viewing platform, the Immortal Fairy and Qiu Jinan sat side by side, while Yun Zhi, the Grand Elder, Shangguan Yu, Lin Shaoyou, and others sat on either side.

Within the spiritual space, Lu Yang and the Immortal Fairy were discussing a major life-or-death issue.

"Fairy, have you ever considered being eliminated by the Senior Sister and then revived hundreds of thousands of years later?"

"Huh? Why are you being so cruel to me?!" The Immortal Fairy was very surprised, not feeling she had done anything wrong.

"Wait, you're not angry because I didn't teach you ancient culinary skills, are you? I'm telling you, these techniques cannot be passed on so casually."

"You and I are not in a master-disciple relationship. Imparting knowledge and resolving doubts is a very serious matter; it cannot be done casually!"

Lu Yang thought to himself, *Fairy, where do you get the nerve to think your cooking skills are good? Is it because the Four Ancient Immortals weren't poisoned to death by you?* He wore a pained expression. "Fairy, think about it: since you became the acting Sect Master, how much animosity have you drawn for me? Even if I were made of iron, I couldn't endure it!"

Lu Yang could guarantee that the Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Soul Transformation stage senior brothers and sisters, who had been challenged by the Immortal Fairy across realms, would come for him with their tools once today was over. The Immortal Fairy then realized how much trouble her playful nature had caused Lu Yang, but she was unwilling to admit her mistake. "How can you call that drawing animosity? This is a test from an immortal for you. Once you pass my test, you can obtain my inheritance."

If it were the inheritance of Immortal Yingtian, Lu Yang would still be tempted, but he doubted if learning the Immortal Fairy's inheritance would lower his intelligence.

"This is an immortal's inheritance; countless people wish to obtain it."

"What's in your inheritance?" Lu Yang asked, looking at the Immortal Fairy with suspicion.

"Oh, there's plenty! Spatial magic like 'Shrinking the Ground to an Inch' and 'Horizon at Hand' goes without saying; you've already learned those."

"Besides that, I can also teach time-related spells!"

Lu Yang's heart stirred. Time-related spells were the most precious type of magic; Wen Dao Sect's scripture library contained only a few. The Immortal Fairy truly had something special.

"This spell is called the 'Feigning Death Technique'. When you cast it, you can become like a dead person from the inside out. You can also freely adjust the time and control the degree of decomposition of the corpse, guaranteeing no one will be able to tell!"

"If you can't beat an enemy, just feign death!" The Immortal Fairy seemed very experienced, having feigned death an unknown number of times.

Lu Yang suspected he was about to be assimilated by the Immortal Fairy, as he actually found her reliable.

"And then there's the 'Water Repelling Art,' which allows you to freely enter and exit lakes and oceans!"

Lu Yang's interest was piqued again. Many powerful cultivators had fallen in battles, their remains and relics sinking into lakes and oceans. It could be said that these bodies of water were natural treasure troves; if he could descend, he might reap a great harvest.

"However, when you use the Water Repelling Art, remember to use it quickly, as there's a time limit."

"What kind of time limit?"

"My Water Repelling Art is very comprehensive. It can not only push away the water around you but also repel the water inside your body. If you use it for too long, you might die of dehydration."

Lu Yang: "...Your inheritance should just be left to gather dust."

"Hey, why are you like that?!" The Immortal Fairy stamped her foot in anger.

Outside, Qiu Jinan turned his head, interrupting their conversation, and asked the Immortal Fairy, "Sect Master Lu seems to know a lot about ancient matters. I have some questions; may I consult him?"

Qiu Jinan did not belittle Lu Yang because of his young age. Since the other party was the acting Sect Master, he treated Lu Yang with the respect due to someone of equal standing. The Immortal Fairy felt Qiu Jinan's attitude was good. "You may, but after I answer your questions, you must tell me where you obtained Immortal Yingtian's book."

Lu Yang understood the Immortal Fairy's meaning. The presence of Immortal Yingtian's book suggested an ancient ruin, and she wanted to search for clues about herself and ancient times there.

"All right," Qiu Jinan agreed.

"I heard that in ancient times, there was a divine being who could cut off his head and not die, using his own breasts as eyes and his navel as a mouth."

"Yes, there was such a person."

"I want to know, did he wear a shirt?" Qiu Jinan was very interested in such ancient legends.

The Immortal Fairy thought for a moment and said, "Usually, he didn't wear one, going shirtless. However, this also caused him some trouble."

"For instance, some large tribes were quite particular; those improperly dressed were not allowed to enter. Since he was shirtless, resembling a savage, he couldn't enter. Yet, if he put on clothes, he looked like a masked robber and still wouldn't be allowed in, putting him in a dilemma."

"Later, he became clever. He attached a fake head to himself and then put on clothes, so others wouldn't recognize him. However, one day he put his head on backward, scaring the people around him who thought he had been decapitated and turned into a zombie wandering the streets."