Painting of the Nine Immortals

At the bottom of the volcano, Ling Xian’s expression was calm. His black hair and his white robe fluttered softly, exuding a repressive and threatening vibe.

Above his head suspended a flaming red pearl. It shed down a soft ray of light that made him look like the descendant of the God of Fire. Flames of all kinds curved around him and avoided him.

“I have finally reached the peak of the completion level.”

The corner of Ling Xian’s lips curled up. He then slowly formed a fight with his right hand and punched forward.

HOMMMMM!

This throw pierced through the air and caused thunders to rumble. The space between him crumbled down and revealed a giant black hole.

This punch was thrown without the slightest Qi and was purely made out of physical strength. Despite this, he still managed to crush everything before him. This alone proved just how powerful he was now!

In the meditational and foundational levels, the differences between stages are not dramatic. However, once one enters the completion level, the gap between the stages are extremely big.

Not only does one’s volume and quality of Qi improves, their physical strength and their soul also improve as a result. In other words, every increase in a stage is a level up in all aspects!

This leveling up isn’t just a small step, it is a giant improvement!

“Not bad. My physique improved quite a bit, which makes my combat abilities better.” Ling Xian smiled in satisfaction. He was very high spirited.

Though because of the inner demon, he almost died during this breakthrough. To have achieved the peak of the completion level made all of those risks worth it.

Not only did his abilities improve, he was also a step closer to becoming an undefeatable completion and becoming an original leveled cultivator.

“You truly aren’t bad. Unless you face against another genius at the peak of the completion level, nobody can really be your opponent now,” the mysterious man complimented, his eyes were flashing with shock.

He originally thought it would take Ling Xian at least 20 years to break through, but Ling Xian unexpectantly only took 10 years. This surprised him.

“This is very much thanks to you. If it weren’t for you, my soul might’ve gotten lost.” Ling Xian revealed a soft grin and he paid his respect to the mysterious man in appreciation.

The reason why he was able to take control of his inner demon and successfully breakthrough was mainly thanks to the Incantation of a Calm Heart. However, the mysterious man did somewhat help.

Though his Incantation of a Calm Soul didn’t fully overpower the inner demon, if he didn’t do it, Ling Xian wouldn’t have remembered the Incantation of a Calm Heart in time.

Therefore, of course he was appreciative towards this mysterious man.

“There is no need. I merely offered what I could offer. The reason why you were able to over your inner demon was because of your own abilities.”

The mysterious man shook his head and his eyes flashed with curiosity, “But I didn’t think you would know the Incantation of a Calm Heart. Could it be that you are a descendant of the Lei Yin Temple?”

“I am not. I acquired the Incantation of a Calm Heart by coincidence.” Ling Xian shook his head with a smile.

The reason he knew of the incantation was that of a mysterious nun. If anything is related to the Lei Yin Temple, it would be the nun and not him.

“Not related?”

The man frowned but quickly relaxed. He teased, “Then you better be careful. Those people weigh heavily on passing their knowledge only to their direct inheritors. If they find out that you know one of the nine great incantations, they will be ruthless and they will find you to erase your memories about the incantation.”

“Erase my memories?” Ling Xian couldn’t help but frown.

The Lei Yin Temple was a famous superpower in the world. It wasn’t necessary to describe how capable they were. Luckily, that clan did not reside in Yuezhou, therefore, the chances of them coming after him were very low.

Thus, he didn’t pay more attention to his and continued to smile, “If the soldiers come, I will hide and I will fight.”

“You sure are optimistic.”

The mysterious man grinned and then pondered for a while, “If you want to thank me, then chat with me for a few decades and keep me company.”

“I can’t. I have no time for chitchats.”

Ling Xian declined. Though he sealed his own hearing back then, he had a sense that this man never stopped talking.

If he were forced to talk to this person, even after one day, he would go crazy, let alone decades.

“Blarg, this world sure is full of people with cold hearts. You just said you wanted to thank me but you cannot even agree to such a little favor.” The man chuckled but he didn’t appear angered.

He never planned on having Ling Xian pay him back. Plus, he didn’t think he would be of any help to this man.

After all, his Incantation of a Calm Soul merely worked for a few seconds before it turned useless.

“It wasn’t a little favor. To talk to a chatterbox like you is the same as fighting against someone of the original level.”

Ling Xian shook his head. “But since I said I will thank you, then, of course, I will keep my words. It will definitely be a big surprise.”

“I sure want to hear what a little completion leveled cultivator can give me that will surprise me.”

The man became interested. After he heard what Ling Xian said next, however, his interest turned into laughter.

“I will unchain you.”

Ling Xian’s white robe fluttered as a smile crawled up his lips. There was much confidence in him.

To the man, however, this became stupidity. He shook his head and laughed. “I accept your intention, but only say such things to me. If you say it to anyone else, you will be laughed at.”

“I know you wouldn’t believe me and you think of it as a joke.” Ling Xian’s lips curled up and uttered out a statement full of certainty.

“But, I am serious.”

Hearing this, the man frowned, “Young fella, you can talk big, but you must realize that I have been trapped here for thousands of years and there isn’t a second that passes by where I don’t think about getting out.”

He paused, then he continued, “Therefore, I suggest you weigh your words carefully. Do not give me hope then take it away from me.”

“Time will prove I meant what I said. Of course, you can also choose to not believe me.”

Ling Xian faintly smiled. “But, I will return the favor no matter what. So, here today, I promise you that I will get you out of here sooner or later.”

“You sure are confident. Sadly, I don’t dare to believe you.”

The man sighed softly. The reason why he didn’t want to believe Ling Xian was because he couldn’t afford to pay with disappointment.

He has been trapped here for thousands of years and the only reason he could endure until now was not only because of his deep abilities. More than that, he was being supported by his beliefs.

If Ling Xian cannot do it, then he will not just be disappointed, he would be straight up hopeless. When that happens, he will have no strength to go on.

“I understand.” Ling Xian nodded and didn’t comment further.

Things like that are not to be said, but to be done.

“As long as you understand.”

The man sighed deeply. “Oh well. I know you wouldn’t talk to such an old man. Leave, but if you have time and you are willing, come bring me some good alcohol. I am having cravings.”

“Alright, I will remember that.”

Grinning, Ling Xian once again paid his respect, “Then I bid my farewells.”

Just then, the Flame Taming Pearl enlarged and a path was created right above his head.

Then, Ling Xian leaped into the sky and headed towards the exit of the volcano.

During his journey, all the flames automatically shied away. He truly was like the reincarnation of the God of Flame.