Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

Beixing Sect.

“Senior Brother, is Chi Changye really that impressive? Even the cultivators from Changxian Sect can’t do anything about him?”

Yan Yang, who had only recently met with his fellow disciples, was shocked by this news but also felt grateful. “This is a good thing. Without Daoist Chi stepping in for the cultivators from Tianlin Continent, even more would have died.”

Everyone understood the reasoning, but accepting it mentally was a bit difficult. It was similar to how the cultivators from Changxian Sect thought they could dominate over the cultivators of Tianlin Continent, only for a cultivator to suddenly emerge and cut them down like slicing watermelons. However, if they didn’t adjust their mindset, they would end up in the same situation as Changxian Sect.

Yan Yang reminded them, “Here, the overall interests of Tianlin Continent are united. We must come together as one, only then will more of us survive and leave the secret realm. If we die here, everything will be meaningless.”

“Yes, Senior Brother!”

After reuniting with Chi Changye, Gu Yao no longer needed to be overly cautious. When discussing their next destination, Gu Yao pulled out a map he had compiled from various sources, which marked the locations of rare spiritual herbs. The first priority was to loot all these herbs, which was supported by Tian Feirong and the little fatty.

So they began their sweep, and when they encountered areas occupied by demon beasts, the usual tactic was for Chi Changye to lead the charge, while Gu Yao, Tian Feiyong, and the little fatty took turns to fight. Of course, they couldn’t always rely on Chi Changye to scare off the beasts. If it was beyond their capabilities, then Chi Changye or the kitten would step in. The first time the kitten intervened, it stunned both Tian Feiyong and the little fatty.

In their team of four and one beast, the primary weapon was undoubtedly Chi Changye, followed by the kitten. The little fatty was at the bottom, and Tian Feirong fought with fiery red flames. Everyone was well aware of their roles.

Along the way, Chi Changye also killed several cultivators from Changxian Sect, proving that his earlier warning wasn’t without basis.

One of the scenes that shocked Tian Feirong and the little fatty was when a venomous python, trained by a cultivator, was cut into several pieces by Chi Changye. From the python’s belly, a half-corroded corpse fell out, along with undigested bones—undoubtedly from the Tianlin Continent cultivators who had entered the secret realm and been swallowed by the python.

The cultivator and the venomous python had brought their own demise. When they saw Chi Changye not only not retreat but charge forward with the python, shouting for Chi Changye to die, their disbelief was evident when their head finally fell to the ground. They couldn’t believe that they had died in such a way.

While fighting, they also practiced cultivation. The abundant spiritual energy in the secret realm caused the cultivation of Gu Yao and his companions to rapidly increase. Without relying on any pills, Gu Yao had stabilized his cultivation at the early Foundation Establishment stage. The feeling of advancing in cultivation without using pills was so wonderful, and no wonder everyone yearned for such a cultivation paradise.

The four of them, with one beast, stopped to reorganize. They had nearly finished looting the spiritual herbs they had found, and it was time to explore new areas on the map.

Chi Changye handed over a map, one that he had obtained after looting from Lou Huaijing and his group. When Tian Feirong and the little fatty saw where it had come from, they almost dropped their jaws. Gu Yao couldn’t help but chuckle. No wonder Lou Huaijing had been so eager to deal with Chi Changye.

Chi Changye sighed and said, “That place may also be the residence of an ancient cultivator. Unlike the previous valley, where all the pills and spiritual herbs were ruined, there are still some useful items there.”

Chi Changye took out some items he had previously collected to show Gu Yao—there were books and jade slips about talismans and formations. The books were made from special beast skins, which wouldn’t easily deteriorate.

Gu Yao, who wasn’t particularly interested in talismans and formations, flipped through them and asked, “Brother Ye, are these things really that valuable?”

Chi Changye nodded. “Indeed. At least these were left by a Nascent Soul expert, especially the cultivation insights of this cultivator.”

Tian Feirong and the little fatty’s eyes lit up. The title of a Nascent Soul expert was enough to intimidate anyone. No wonder Lou Huaijing and his group had gotten so worked up—not only were they slapped in the face, but someone had also taken the good stuff from them. Gu Yao was also pleased. “These items will be helpful for you, Big Brother Ye.”

Chi Changye gave a slight smile. His talisman and formation skills did need some improvement; otherwise, they wouldn’t be enough for what lay ahead. Moreover, Tianfu Academy was also lacking in these areas.

The group studied the map together, which seemed to be a full layout of the secret realm. Though some parts were blank or unclear, it was evident that the secret realm was vast. Even though they had traveled quite a distance over the past few days, they still felt they hadn’t reached the edge of the secret realm.

By comparing the map with the areas they had already explored, they could roughly deduce their current location. Although they had initially set out to find spiritual herbs, it seemed they were still heading toward the central Cangkun Hall.

“In that case, if we maintain our current pace, we should reach Cangkun Hall in about half a month. Along the way, there are several places we can explore.”

“The closest to us is this canyon. From the markings, it looks like there are plenty of dangerous demon beasts there. Should we go around it or go straight through?”

Gu Yao made the decision. “Let’s head over and check the situation. If it’s too dangerous, we’ll detour. What do you think, Brother Ye?”

Gu Yao didn’t think that Chi Changye was invincible here. Some demon beasts, while unable to fully transform into Golden Core strength due to the secret realm’s restrictions, were still approaching that level, and some had special bloodlines. Even individually, they couldn’t be underestimated, especially if they were in groups. Previously, when they encountered a group of demon beasts, they chose to run, and there was nothing shameful about that.

“Alright, let’s set off,” Chi Changye said as he put away the map. The group prepared and then continued on their way.

Two days later, they arrived at the canyon area marked on the map. A waterfall cascaded down, and the roaring sound could be heard from afar. From above, the view was enchanting, as if they were looking down upon a fairyland.

The mist from the waterfall covered the narrow canyon, and the area was surrounded by exotic flowers and rare plants, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

Other cultivators had also arrived here, but when some of them saw that it was Chi Changye and his group, they immediately turned and fled. It was clear that they were from the Changxian Sect, terrified by Chi Changye’s ruthless methods, afraid that he might strike them without mercy.

In truth, Chi Changye would only act if they caused trouble. He wasn’t inherently bloodthirsty.

However, his infamous reputation had already spread.

There were also others who saw them approaching, and it was evident that they were fellow cultivators from the Tianlin Continent.

“Did Master Gu and Daoist Chi come because they heard the news too?” a cultivator who had once asked Gu Yao for pills asked.

“Huh? What news? Is something unusual happening here?” Gu Yao asked curiously.

“Master Gu didn’t know?” the cultivator laughed. “Here’s the thing—some cultivators accidentally fell down a few days ago, and only one managed to escape. They said they saw a Blood Liuli tree growing below, and the Blood Liuli fruit will ripen in the next few days. The Blood Liuli fruit is a legendary spiritual fruit that has only been recorded in books, and no one expected to find one growing here.”

“A Blood Liuli fruit!” Gu Yao’s eyes flashed with surprise. “Then there’s bound to be a frenzy over it.”

“Exactly. Whether it’s the Tianyuan Pill or the Blood Liuli fruit, both are extremely beneficial for Nascent Soul cultivators. The Changxian Sect’s Foundation Establishment cultivators will surely be desperate to get their hands on the Blood Liuli fruit,” the cultivator affirmed.

“Shall we go take a look?” Gu Yao asked as he looked toward Chi Changye.

“Sure.”

So, the group followed the cultivator down, flying toward the canyon. The encounters in the secret realm had united the cultivators from Tianlin Continent like never before, and they had occupied a high point here together rather than dispersing and acting alone.

When they arrived, some people immediately made way for them. Gu Yao and Chi Changye walked to the edge of the cliff and looked down. The white mist seemed to hover just beneath their feet, as if they were in an ethereal realm, making them feel as though they were floating in a dream.

Through the layers of mist, they could see a Blood Liuli tree below. As expected, it was the area where the Blood Liuli fruit was growing. At the same time, a terrifying aura emanated from below, and the beast guardians of the tree were releasing their oppressive pressure to drive the cultivators away.

The two of them exchanged a glance. It was clear that the Blood Liuli fruit was not going to be easy to obtain, especially with the dangerous demon beasts surrounding it.

Suddenly, they sensed several hostile gazes directed toward them. Looking up, they saw the source of the glares—it was a high point occupied by the Changxian Sect, and one of the gazes came from Ning Hui. To their surprise, he had arrived as well.

No, he had probably been here long before.

“Brother Ye, who is the other person?” Gu Yao asked, referring to the individual who harbored such intense hostility, as though he wanted to tear Chi Changye apart.

Chi Changye paid no attention and, retracting his gaze, smirked. “Changxian Sect, Lou Huaijing.”

Now Gu Yao understood where the strong animosity was coming from. He hadn’t expected to run into him here, and it seemed that Lou Huaijing had joined forces with Ning Hui.

The two of them stepped back, and other cultivators gathered around, asking if they had any plans.

If Chi Changye hadn’t come, they would have found it difficult to get their hands on the Blood Liuli fruit. At most, they would have been following behind the Changxian Sect’s cultivators, hoping to get a small share. They would also have to be careful not to be targeted by the demon beasts. A careless mistake could cost them their lives.

Now that Chi Changye was here, even if they couldn’t get the Blood Liuli fruit, it seemed that the canyon below was a rich resourceful area. Aside from the Blood Liuli fruit, other valuable items should also be present. It would be worth exploring if the opportunity arose.

After hearing the various opinions, Gu Yao was able to grasp the general situation. The Changxian Sect had discovered this place first and occupied the most advantageous position. The cultivators from Tianlin Continent had arrived one after another. Up until now, the Changxian Sect had made no move, clearly wary of the demon beasts below.