Chapter 1012 - 58: Reading Celestial Tomes in the Scripture Pavilion
Xiao Jie thought: Indeed, it's a super tank. To withstand the Heavenly Tribulation head-on is truly impressive. But whether I should stay in this "Game World" long-term is yet to be decided. Once I resurrect my teammates and handle the matters at hand, I might consider "logging off".
Even if I continue playing the game, when the next great calamity arrives, I can always quit then. Heavenly Tribulations and such don't seem to be issues that need urgent consideration.
Then, he turned his gaze to the third mirror image—the Blood Extinguishing Immortal, whose aura of killing intent seemed almost ready to burst through the mirror.
"This... Blood Extinguishing Immortal, could you also enlighten me?" Xiao Jie asked.
The Blood Extinguishing Immortal, upon hearing this, merely snorted coldly, his crimson eyes filled with disdain and impatience: "Hmph! The choice is entirely up to you, what's the need for so many words? If you can't even discern what's superior and inferior, such indecisive and weak-willed people don't deserve to live in this world of survival of the fittest and great disputes teeming with crisis!"
Xiao Jie raised an eyebrow: "Oh? From what you're saying, you're the best choice?"
"Hmph! Isn't that obvious?" The Blood Extinguishing Immortal replied arrogantly, "Don't tell me you're satisfied with the mere trivial strength you've gained so far? You must know there are always people stronger than you, skies beyond skies! Even if you've become an Immortal, you're by no means at the pinnacle! There will always be beings more powerful than you. Only through constant battle, slaughter, and devouration can you continue to grow stronger, reaching the pinnacle of all living beings!"
He took a step forward, and the illusion of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood beneath him became even clearer: "Now that the apocalypse has arrived, demons run rampant, evil spirits appear, the world is plunged into chaos, the laws are collapsing, and order is crumbling, it marks the beginning of an era where strength is supreme!
Only through the most direct and efficient slaughter and conquest can resources be plundered, the immortal soul tempered, and the supreme killing immortal power condensed! And I, the Blood Extinguishing Immortal, was born for this purpose! By choosing me, you can obtain the true power to survive in this doomsday and control your destiny and even the fate of others!"
This Blood Extinguishing Immortal gave Xiao Jie the impression of having a decisive and domineering "dark protagonist" vibe, thinking "my life is in my own hands, not in the heavens'." Listening to his words, Xiao Jie felt a faint sense of resonance and excitement. The allure of power was indeed hard to resist for someone like him who had experienced survival of the fittest.
He took a deep breath, suppressed his emotions, and finally looked at the last mirror image—the Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal surrounded by the phantom images of myriad demons.
"So, Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal, what insights can you offer?"
"Hahahaha!" The Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal burst into laughter, resonating against the mirror, carrying a brave and untamed wildness, "How could you not know the wonders of the Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal? Along the way, learning all those shape-shifting demon techniques, have you not enjoyed the benefits of various transformations? Without relying on the power of transformation to tackle various crises, how could you have reached this place and achieved today's Immortal Business?"
With a wave of his hand, the phantoms of divine beasts like dragons, phoenixes, and Qilin behind him became increasingly tangible, roaring quietly: "If you become the Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal, the things you can transform into are far beyond ordinary mundane demon beasts! What those three guys can give you, I can give too! What they can't give, I can give even more!"
He pointed at the three figures beside him one by one: "Indeed, the Wuchen Immortal can remain free from cause and effect, transcending the mundane, but when something happens, he can only evade, lacking the strong means to intervene in reality and solve problems, rendering him weak and powerless. The Tribulation Immortal's body is strong and can withstand disasters, but if the world itself collapses, how can any eggs remain unbroken under an overturned nest? It is also difficult to escape death. The Blood Extinguishing Immortal stops killing with killing, which can surely increase power rapidly, but when facing the complex and unpredictable doomsday tribulation, is it possible to solve anything merely through killing? It may only lead to getting trapped deeper into the vortex of cause and effect and the backlash of karma!"
"Only I, the Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal, can transform into all things and adapt to all changes! If transforming into ancient auspicious beasts like 'Diting' and 'Bai Ze' that understand all things and avoid misfortune, one can avoid cause and effect to a certain extent, remaining free and unfettered as well.
If transforming into innate holy beasts like 'Qilin' and 'Black Tortoise', whose shells possess unmatched defensive power, they can naturally resist the Heavenly Tribulation, avoiding the suffering of three disasters and six hardships.
If transforming into divine beasts like 'White Tiger' and 'Yazi' that master killing, one can also wield authority over killing and increase strength through battle and conquest!"
"Thus, no matter what predicament or nature of challenge is encountered, I can always respond with the most targeted transformation! Combining the strengths of all three while avoiding their shortcomings, am I not a hundred times stronger than those one-sided folks?"
Xiao Jie's heart was shaken: Damn! Is it that powerful? Indeed, I could only transform into ordinary beasts and demon beasts before, with a limit to my ability. But now, having achieved the Immortal Body and with access to the Scripture Pavilion to study more advanced Immortal Law, perhaps I can attempt to transform into ancient divine beasts and primordial exotic beasts! The resulting enhancement in power and tactical flexibility is undoubtedly a qualitative leap!
He had already developed quite a liking for this path of the Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal.
However, he still did not immediately make a decision, as it was not difficult to see from the words of these four virtual images that these guys were all just boasting about their abilities while belittling others. Although what the Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal said sounded amazing, it was like a business plan for investors, with a mix of truth and falsehood that's hard to discern.
Xiao Jie turned around, looking at the three Immortal Daoist friends who had been quietly observing—Lin Xuance, Martial Arts Immortal, Miao Fa Yuanjun, and earnestly asked for guidance: "Do you three Daoist friends, who have seen and experienced much, have any advice for me?"
The three of them exchanged a glance and shook their heads.
Lin Xuance spoke: "Such matters related to one's own Dao path choices are truly difficult for outsiders to comment on. Every Immortal has their own path to walk; the strengths and weaknesses are not absolute. Ultimately, it should depend on your inner self and goals. With different goals, the power required will naturally differ. But... Sui Feng Daoist, what aspirations do you, yourself, have?"