After a moment of contemplation, Bai Chen broke the silence with another question, “System, how much Creation Energy is required to repair my damaged foundation?”
, the system promptly replied.
“And how much to achieve immortality?” Bai Chen asked, his eyes alight with curiosity.
As long as one lived, the desire for immortality lingered in their heart, and Bai Chen was no exception. His relentless pursuit of martial arts over the past 24 years stemmed from a yearning for longevity.
In this world, only those who reached the pinnacle of martial arts—becoming a Land Immortal—could extend their lifespan. Even a Tianxiang Grandmaster at their peak could not escape the limits of mortality. But achieving the rank of Land Immortal promised a lifespan exceeding two centuries, perhaps even more.
Unsurprisingly, attaining the title of Land Immortal was the ultimate dream for martial artists in this world.
, the system explained,
Bai Chen frowned as he processed the system’s explanation. During his travels, he had heard of Land Immortals in the martial world, such as Zhang Sanfeng of Wudang, who was undeniably one of them.
Though Bai Chen had not ventured into the other four dynasties, he suspected their depths concealed comparable figures. This had led him to wonder whether beings beyond Land Immortals existed.
The system’s revelation crushed that hope. In this world, Land Immortals were the pinnacle of cultivation; the notion of shattering the void was nothing but a myth.
This was troubling news. If the world’s cultivation ceiling was indeed the Land Immortal realm, attaining true immortality in this world would be an arduous task, even with the system’s help.
“System, is there a way to raise the world’s cultivation ceiling?” Bai Chen asked, a trace of urgency in his voice.
, the system replied.
Hearing this, Bai Chen’s spirits lifted. Having a means to improve was vastly different from being trapped in stagnation.
the system continued.
“While all paths lead to immortality, each cultivation system has its strengths and weaknesses.
Bai Chen fell silent.
The information the system revealed had never occurred to him before. He had never considered the flaws in this world’s martial arts.
Reflecting on the countless web novels he had read in his past life, he realised they showcased myriad cultivation systems, all aiming for immortality. Martial arts were just one of many systems, yet in those tales, martial artists wielded godlike power, capable of moving mountains and seas while enjoying near-eternal lifespans.
In contrast, the martial arts of this world offered respectable combat prowess but pitifully brief lifespans.
“System, can you deduce a complete Immortal Dao for me?” Bai Chen asked, a flicker of excitement in his tone.
came the confident reply.