Chapter 516: I Was Wrong, Next Time I'll Dare Again

"I see," Lu Yang thought, having once again acquired knowledge that he wouldn't need anytime soon.

"So, if there's only one Dao Fruit for similar principles, does that mean if you, Immortal, exist, then Dao Fruits like Immortality, Indestructibility, or Eternity can only remain in their nascent forms and never fully mature?"

"And if the Immortal of Time exists, then there's only one mature Dao Fruit related to time?"

"That's right."

Only then did Lu Yang understand why becoming an immortal was a competition. It was as if a single Dao Fruit occupied the finish line, and everyone wanted to reach it first. Those who came later and wished to become immortals had to seek out different finish lines.

Given the immense power of Immortals, it was impossible for Half-Immortals to challenge or defeat an Immortal of a higher rank.

"Back when I was still a Half-Immortal, there were four or five Half-Immortals whose Dao Fruits were similar to mine. They had nascent Dao Fruits like the Immortality and Indestructibility ones you mentioned."

"When they heard I might be a threat, they gathered a group and came over. They were truly intimidating, terrifying even."

"Fortunately, I'm not to be trifled with. Dealing with those people was a piece of cake."

Lu Yang thought to himself, "The Immortal is amazing!" Even though she usually enjoys easily defeating weaker cultivators while in the Golden Core stage, if she truly encountered someone of her own level, she would surely be invincible among her peers, just like him.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to cultivate the Invincible Elixir.

Generally, the higher one's cultivation level, the harder it is to determine a victor among peers.

The Immortal of Eternity could actually take on four opponents as a Half-Immortal. Her combat prowess was truly heaven-defying.

"Immortal, how did you defeat them? Did you self-detonate?"

The Immortal of Eternity waved her hand proudly. "Why bother with all that trouble? I simply called upon Immortal Ying Tian and the other three to help me fight. All four of them had already become Immortals."

Four Immortals fighting four Half-Immortals—the outcome of the battle was obvious.

Lu Yang: "..."

Immortal, you couldn't possibly still use the Invincible Elixir even as a Half-Immortal, could you?

"Speaking of which, Immortal, were you the last one to become an immortal?" Thinking back to when the Immortal of Eternity was a Half-Immortal, Lu Yang remembered that she had once mentioned being the last to achieve immortality.

Judging from how the Immortal of Eternity, despite being in the Golden Core stage, deigned to fight against Ying Tian Immortal and Jiuchong Immortal, who were in the Foundation Establishment stage, it seemed her cultivation progress was quite fast.

"Originally, I should have been the first to become an immortal. But at that time, the words of the Immortal of Time inspired me. I discarded my original nascent Dao Fruit, changed my path, and re-formed a completely new one—the nascent Dao Fruit of Eternity. That's why I was a step slow, allowing the four of them to surpass me."

As Lu Yang was deep in thought, his Senior Sister's chilling voice echoed in his ears. It startled him, sending a shiver down his spine.

"Senior, are you discussing Dao Fruits with my junior brother again?"

Only then did Lu Yang realize that while he had been talking to the Immortal of Eternity, Meng Jingzhou and the others had all left. Now, only he, staring blankly, and his Senior Sister remained.

His Senior Sister was glaring at him with an unkind expression.

The Immortal of Eternity waved her hands repeatedly, pointing at Lu Yang. "It wasn't me! Lu Yang asked me first!"

It didn't matter if it was true; she just wanted to clear herself of any responsibility.

How could Lu Yang let the Immortal of Eternity slander him? "It was the Immortal who told me first! She said that seeing the Five Elements reminded her of Jiuchong Immortal's Dao Fruit, and then she started telling me!"

A rift appeared within the Immortal of Eternity's lineage.

His Senior Sister paused for a moment and asked, "What is Jiuchong Immortal's Dao Fruit?"

His Senior Sister's knowledge of ancient times came from old texts. Due to the unique characteristics of Immortals, even if a text explicitly recorded the process of an Immortal's battle, the parts detailing the Immortal's techniques would automatically be erased. His Senior Sister could only make deductions based on clues.

Naturally, her deductions were not as accurate as what the Immortal of Eternity, as an eyewitness, could provide.

"Jiuchong Immortal has the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit, and Qilin Immortal has the Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit."

His Senior Sister nodded. "That's close to what I surmised. So, among the Five Ancient Immortals, Senior, you have the Dao Fruit of Eternity; Ying Tian Immortal has the Calamity Response Dao Fruit; Jiuchong Immortal has the Yin-Yang Dao Fruit; the Immortal of Time has the Time Dao Fruit; and Qilin Immortal has the Survival of the Fittest Dao Fruit."

Five individuals successively became Immortals within a relatively short period. This showed how prosperous that era was. No wonder people now compare the arrival of the Grand Era to ancient times.

"Also, be careful when you speak with the Senior. You're only in the Golden Core stage; knowing too much about Dao Fruits in advance isn't good. For now, knowing about the cultivation methods of the Integration and Tribulation Transcending stages is enough."

Lu Yang felt that knowing about the Integration and Tribulation Transcending stages wasn't ideal either, as these weren't things a Golden Core stage cultivator should know at all.

Two days later, Meng Jingzhou led the way, with Lu Yang bringing up the rear, as the five new generation disciples of Wen Dao Sect set off for the Five Elements Sect.

Considering the inherent dangers of the Five Elements Sect and Old Ma's insufficient strength, Meng Jingzhou chose not to travel by carriage. Instead, he joined Lu Yang and the others on a flying boat, opting for a more communal way of travel.

"I can't believe I'm on a flying boat again so soon."

It had been less than half a month since Lu Yang's last trip on a flying boat.

"Sorry, sorry, I'm late," Tao Yaoye said, as she was the last to gather, boarding just before the flying boat took off.

Shi Huagu's promotional illusion had been completed in advance. She and the Sixth Elder went to the 'Come Again Barbecue' main branch and retrieved the promotional illusion along with the remaining forty million spirit stones.

The spirit stones were hers, while the task of merging the promotional illusion with the 'Dream Bubble' was entrusted to the Sixth Elder. The Sixth Elder then found Elder Ba and the Eighth Elder, instructing them to handle it.

The back-and-forth had nearly caused her to miss the departure time.

Li Haoran saw it and felt envious. His peers not only had high cultivation and strong talents but also had successful careers. At the very least, they had inherited legacies, like Meng Jingzhou and Mang Gu.

In contrast, he had nothing to his name. If he were to regain his past life's identity and become the sect leader of the Nine Nether Sect, he would probably be even poorer.

As his cultivation advanced, Li Haoran also gained half of Qin Haoran's memories. The more memories he gained, the more he realized how difficult Qin Haoran's life had been.

Inevitably, these memories also included Qin Haoran's intimate moments with Su Yiren...

At that point, Li Haoran no longer felt that Qin Haoran's life was difficult.

Hearing Li Haoran's complaints, Lu Yang kindly consoled him: "Junior Brother Li, don't underestimate yourself. Your potential is no less than mine. If you can inherit Qin Haoran's identity someday, there's one thing that will put you on par with me."

Li Haoran's hope ignited. He looked at Lu Yang expectantly. "What is it?"

"Your enemies will be similar to mine. Qin Haoran's enemies are all at the Integration stage, and I often encounter Integration stage opponents when I go out."

Li Haoran: "..."

"Oh no, please don't," Li Haoran thought. "Senior Brother Lu, you're like the saying, 'evil people are dealt with by other evil people' and 'the wicked live long lives.' You always manage to turn misfortune into a blessing; I don't have that ability."

Fortunately, nothing major happened on the journey, and the five successfully arrived at the Five Elements Sect.

Even before they disembarked, they saw people from the Five Elements Sect standing at the mountain gate, welcoming the five of them. Especially several individuals who looked like elders, holding magic treasures and wearing ferocious expressions, they stared intently, or rather, eyed the descending flying boat with a predatory gaze.