#1762 - Zodiac year belt!
“Alliance…,” Ji Dongfeng’s heart stirred, vaguely sensing that Lingxin seemed to be prompting him as well.
“Besides the changes in state of mind, there's also a crucial point: the further you advance in cultivation, the more you fear karma. Many cultivators believe that the less karma you're involved in, the better. The path of cultivation eventually becomes about traveling light,” Qingfeng said.
“By not accumulating karma, the pressure during cultivation will be much less. If you're concerned about too many mortals, the complex web of karma will only become a stumbling block on your path to immortality.”
Hearing this, Ji Dongfeng took a deep breath, chuckled, and said, “Who says immortals must always be aloof and superior?”
Qingfeng raised his eyebrows upon hearing this and said, “It seems you've figured out this issue.”
“That's right. I don't need to dwell on the thoughts of other cultivators, or even the ideas of the Eternal Sky Sect. They can do whatever they want; I am destined not to walk the same path as them,” Ji Dongfeng said in a deep voice, the light in his eyes growing brighter.
“If other immortals want to walk the path of aloofness, then I will walk the path of advancing together with mortals. What dogshit karma? I don't care. I believe that all living beings under the heavens have their strengths and a reason to exist.”
“From this moment on, I will bear the karma of all mortals under the heavens alone! My vision isn't that high, and my state of mind isn't that detached. What I love most is the warmth and liveliness among mortals. Others can walk their path of cultivation; I will walk my path of mortal liveliness. I come from mortals, I grew up among mortals, and I will also protect mortals!”
“From now on, I will take care of the mortals abandoned by the Three Heavens! I will take care of the mortals abandoned by the Heavenly Dao! This 'B*tch King' will manage everything to the end! I will no longer care about the thoughts of other cultivators, nor will I dwell on anything. At worst, I'll just curse, 'To hell with it!'”
As his voice fell, Ji Dongfeng laughed loudly, his laughter spreading throughout Honglin. The Sword-Dragging Beast also seemed to sense his joy and suddenly increased its speed.
At the same time as Ji Dongfeng was speeding towards the Great Banyan Tree, Liao Wusheng arrived at a remote island in the Sea of Ascension, feeling utterly bored.
“Are you sure there's something good here?” Liao Wusheng said in a deep voice.
“I'm sure! I could smell it from a long distance! Don't you want to improve your strength as soon as possible? This good thing can definitely help you!” Hu Si's voice echoed in Liao Wusheng's mind.
Hearing this, Liao Wusheng frowned and stared at the island for a while, eventually guessing that it was an uninhabited island, filled with a hazy mist and a deathly silence.
“Since it can improve my strength, then let's go take a look,” Liao Wusheng said.
As soon as he spoke, Liao Wusheng's body gradually became semi-transparent.
At the bottom of the island, in a dark space, two thin Earth Dragons were curled up into balls, facing each other, both staring intently at a red belt placed in the middle.
“How long do we have to wait? My eyes are numb from staring. I want to take a nap!” one Earth Dragon said in a low voice.
“What's the rush? We've waited this long; what's a little longer? This place is barren, and no living beings will come here. I'm telling you, watch carefully; this thing can disappear at any moment. We absolutely can't let it run away again!” the other Earth Dragon said in a deep voice.
“I know, I know, you're so long-winded… The Earth Dragon race is now only us two. Whether we can completely transform into dragons depends on this thing. Even if I have to risk my old life, I will definitely not lose this thing!”
“Well said! We two… Huh?! Where did it go?!”
The next moment, the two Earth Dragons stared intently and were horrified to discover that the red belt had suddenly disappeared!
“This! How is that possible! I was just staring at it! How could it just vanish in a flash!”
“Find it quickly!”
On the island, Liao Wusheng strode forward through the mist.
“It's ahead. That thing has a strong scent; I can smell it… Wait a moment!” Hu Si said in a deep voice.
“No need to go any further! It's coming!”
Hearing this, Liao Wusheng paused and looked up, only to discover that a red belt was floating in front of him. Before he could react, the belt directly wrapped around his waist!
“This is…” Seeing this, Liao Wusheng raised his eyebrows and glanced at the belt's information.
【Ascension Belt (Special Unique Supreme): A special, unique item. It will enter an awakened state after one hour. After awakening, it can trigger an Ascension Quest. Upon completion of the quest, one can undergo a comprehensive evolution. Regardless of whether the quest is successful or not, this item can only be used once by each living being.】
Looking at the belt's information, Liao Wusheng's heart stirred, and he said, “Ascension Quest… Interesting.”
“It seems this thing also recognizes you. Isn't that a coincidence?” Hu Si laughed.
Hearing this, Liao Wusheng was about to turn around and leave when he heard an angry roar in his ear.
“Stop right there!”
“Thief who stole the belt! Stop there and don't move!”
Hearing this, Liao Wusheng turned his head and saw two Earth Dragons emerging from the ground, rushing towards him aggressively.
The cultivation levels of these two Earth Dragons weren't too high. Judging from their aura, one was at the Spiritual Heart Realm, and the other was at the Half-Step Immortal Realm.
Hearing this, Liao Wusheng raised his eyebrows and said, “Do you two have any business with me?”
“Where did this little brat come from? You dare to steal our things with that little cultivation!” one Earth Dragon roared angrily.
“Now, obediently return this belt, or else, don't blame us for being impolite!”
“This belt is destined for me; I can't return it,” Liao Wusheng said.
“Destined?! How can you prove that it's destined for you!” the two Earth Dragons roared in unison.
Hearing this, Liao Wusheng said with a serious face, “First, this belt took the initiative to find me. Second, this is my zodiac year, and this red…”
“Stop, stop, stop, don't say these useless things here! Do you know how long we two have been guarding this belt! It's about to awaken! And then you appeared! I'm telling you! You better get lost! Otherwise, you'll be enemies with our Earth Dragon race!”
Hearing this, Liao Wusheng said, “Oh, then I'll get lost now.”
As soon as he spoke, Liao Wusheng's figure directly disappeared from the spot, and the two Earth Dragons were stunned in place.
“× @ %% @! I meant for you to leave the belt and then get lost!”
“The Earth Dragon race… turning into dragons… Isn't that just a word from Ji Dongfeng?” Liao Wusheng said.
“Forget it. If we're destined, we'll meet again. I'll talk to them then. The zodiac year belt, I'll take it with me.”
