The End of the Immortal Path

Chapter 242 - 165: Touched the Demon-Revealing Mirror

"You’ve already learned it?" Gao Rong asked, somewhat surprised.

Even the bald man was astonished. He had, in fact, finished his explanation, but absorbing and understanding it wasn’t easy.

It required a bit of trial and error to get the hang of things.

Only then could one practice the Cultivation correctly.

The teaching for a Top-grade Cultivation Method was general, lacking precise details on its execution.

Each Cultivator needed to discover for themselves what suited them best.

Only the Simple Skill was fixed. Anyone could practice it, and anyone could succeed with it—its compatibility was the highest.

It didn’t rely on one’s Talent or physical condition.

Jiang Man nodded. "More or less. I’ll know for sure once I start my Cultivation."

After a short pause, he added, "Now, let’s go find a place where I might gain some insight."

"Where are you going to look?" the bald man asked curiously.

Jiang Man looked at Su Qinya.

Though her face remained expressionless, she was inwardly stunned.

’I came here to capture your heart, not to be at your beck and call! Besides, I don’t even know where to go.’

For a moment, Su Qinya’s mood soured.

She felt an inexplicable sense of frustration being near him.

Everything was changing so fast that her thoughts could barely keep up.

The fact that he’d learned a Top-grade Skill so quickly also left her feeling restless.

He was learning and progressing.

Meanwhile, she was still stuck in the same place.

Watching someone right beside her learn and grow stronger was not a pleasant feeling at all.

"Senior Sister, where were those three misty places you mentioned before?" Jiang Man’s voice cut in.

He naturally wanted to check things out first.

It wouldn’t take much time. If he didn’t find anything, he would just have to start his Cultivation.

Su Qinya fell silent.

’Right now, she really didn’t want to say a word.’

A moment later, they arrived at the first misty location.

It was a cauldron in the public square.

The cauldron looked ancient and remarkable, standing about ten feet tall.

"We’ve been to this place many times and never felt a thing," the bald man said.

Jiang Man paid him no mind and reached out to touch the ancient Copper Cauldron.

The Celestial Mirror Hundred Books began to flip through its pages.

It quickly settled on the final page.

’Looks like it’s not worthy of being recorded.’

[Wuyun Sect’s Suffering Cultivation Cauldron. Six geniuses once practiced their Cultivation inside, leaving behind distinct imprints comparable to a legacy-bestowing item. By entering and practicing the Simple Skill, there is a chance to comprehend these imprints. A simple mention, not worthy of a full record.]

Jiang Man pulled his hand back, slightly surprised. ’So there really is something to comprehend here.’

’I wonder what exactly can be comprehended?’

’It mentioned it, but couldn’t it have given a few more details?’

He sighed and shook his head.

Gao Rong asked, "Is this one not worth comprehending either?"

The bald man and the others weren’t surprised by this. It would have been strange if there actually *was* something to gain insight from.

Things like that aren’t found so easily.

However, Jiang Man shook his head again. "Quite the opposite. This place is worth it."

Everyone was startled by his words.

Su Qinya asked, "Why?"

"This is an old Suffering Cultivation Cauldron. Geniuses used to practice their Cultivation inside it and left behind imprints. You should be able to gain some insight from them. But you can’t just sit there; you have to practice the Simple Skill," Jiang Man explained.

He then looked at the bald man and his companion. "If you want to gain some insight, you can go inside and give it a try."

The bald man thought for a moment, then nodded. "Alright. In that case, we’re even."

The sturdy man at his side looked at his companion, stunned.

’He just believes him?’

’What if he’s just making it up?’

Jiang Man turned to Gao Rong. "Young Master Gao, you should go in too."

Gao Rong hesitated. "Perhaps I should stay by Young Master Jiang’s side, to see if there’s anything I can help with?"

There was no way Jiang Man would agree. The man had paid with Spiritual Source, and Jiang Man’s job was to make him feel he’d gotten more than his money’s worth.

Then Jiang Man looked at Su Qinya. "Senior Sister, you can go in as well, but would you mind showing me the way to the next spot first?"

Su Qinya glanced at the Copper Cauldron, said nothing more, and began to lead the way.

’She didn’t actually believe him. No matter how she looked at it, this cauldron didn’t seem like some treasure that could offer insight.’

But she wouldn’t voice her doubts.

Questioning him would leave a bad impression.

’This was a matter of fifty thousand Spiritual Source for Jiang Man.’

’It was best just to go along with it.’

’Besides, soon it would be just her and Jiang Man. Being alone with him was actually to her advantage.’

’When two people are alone together, a special kind of atmosphere tends to develop.’

’It’s the best way to get closer.’

She then led Jiang Man to a building that housed a long spear.

The spear stood upright in the center of the room.

"This is the Magical Treasure," Su Qinya said, looking at Jiang Man. "Everyone knows it’s a powerful Magical Treasure, but no one can take it, nor can anyone pull it free. Many people have come to try, but they all leave empty-handed. They speculate that it’s a Divine Object waiting for its true master."

Jiang Man paid her no mind, silently gripping the long spear and giving it a small tug.

It certainly wouldn’t budge.

Next, he activated the Celestial Mirror Hundred Books.

In the end, he got three words.

[Not worth mentioning.]

With that, Jiang Man released his hand and turned to leave.

Seeing this, a puzzled Su Qinya asked, "Junior Brother, what do you think of this Magical Treasure?"

"Not worth mentioning," Jiang Man replied without looking back.

Su Qinya: "..."

Her mood soured even further. She had a strong urge to argue with him.

But she held her tongue.

’This man was impossible to figure out.’

Finally, she led Jiang Man to a large hall. In the center of the hall stood an enormous mirror.

Its material was unidentifiable—something between stone and jade. The back was covered in countless runes and carvings of mythical beasts from mountains and seas.

The front surface of the mirror didn’t cast a clear reflection.

Standing before it, Jiang Man could only make out his own blurry silhouette.

He couldn’t see anything else.

So as not to waste any time, he had rushed here as quickly as possible.

Before Su Qinya could even begin her introduction, he reached out and touched the mirror.

It was warm and smooth to the touch, like a piece of fine jade.

Instantly, the Celestial Mirror Hundred Books activated.