What is an immortal?

As soon as Kong finished speaking, a cyan-green crescent-shaped moon ring flew out from the Stealing Heaven Tripod, gently landing in Yuan Ming's palm.

The ring was shrouded in a thin mist of Spiritual Energy, hazy and mysterious, like an illusory reflection.

Yuan Ming gently put the ring on, and the mist of Spiritual Energy instantly contracted, transforming into a phantom of a round moon, flashing at his fingertips before disappearing.

Immediately, an inexplicable power merged into his body, causing his Divine Soul to feel a burst of coolness and a vague impulse to leave his body.

He immediately sat cross-legged, his mind moved, and the main soul slowly left the body.

At this moment, the phantom of the round moon on the Moon God Ring flickered again, and Yuan Ming's main soul instantly felt a dizzying sensation, as if he were in the vast starry sky.

When his vision cleared again, Yuan Ming was surprised to find that his main soul had turned into a bright moon, hanging high in the sky.

Looking down, the endless mountain ranges and dense forests, along with magnificent cities, were all in view—this was the scene of the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range centered around White Emperor City.

At the same time, Moonlight Power poured down like a waterfall, merging into his main soul.

The speed was several times faster than before.

Yuan Ming was overjoyed and immediately began to practice the Moonlight Technique silently.

Over the years, under Xi Ying's meticulous guidance, he had already cultivated the Love Inquiry Technique to the Emotion Control Realm.

Now, with the assistance of the Moon God Ring, he believed that the breakthrough to the Refining Emotion Realm, refining the Seven Spirits, and having the qualification to surpass the Life Witch was within reach.

Meanwhile, while cultivating the Divine Soul, Yuan Ming's physical body was not neglected either.

The training of the Undying Body goes without saying; his main focus now was on condensing the Five Elements Dao Fruit.

As the Five Elements Spiritual Power from the World Tree continued to flow into his body, his Mana also gradually improved along with his Soul Power.

...

Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range, the Purple Bamboo Forest stretched like a sea, the bamboo leaves gently swaying and making a rustling sound, like the sound of heavenly music.

Deep within this vast Purple Bamboo Forest, an elderly man sat serenely on a flat boulder.

He held a cane, dressed in a simple long robe, his face old but exuding an air of authority without needing to show anger.

The elder held a bamboo cup fashioned from a tube, tilting his head slightly, letting the clear water flow into his throat with a gurgling sound.

Not far away, a young man named Wulu sat on a rock, gripping the end of a golden rope with both hands, his expression focused and tense.

The other end of the rope bound an elderly man with green whiskers, dressed in a green robe, his hands and feet tightly bound by the golden rope, struggling like a green insect wrapped in golden threads, unable to move.

"Xia Jie, let me go immediately!" the green-whiskered elder shouted loudly, his voice full of anger and helplessness.

He was none other than the Artifact Spirit Inspector of the Three Realms Immortal Boat, now so disheveled, losing all traces of the celestial aura.

The blind elder, Xia Jie, only slightly lowered the water cup in response to the Inspector's roar, his eyeless eyes slowly turning towards the Inspector.

His voice was calm and deep, seemingly able to penetrate one's soul: "As long as you agree to help, I will naturally let you go."

"I am just an Artifact Spirit, unwilling to get involved in your matters, why must you force me?" the Inspector replied helplessly.

"Fellow Daoist Inspector, you are too modest. Your Array Formation Cultivation has reached the Seventh Level, a rare talent anywhere. If you could lend a hand, Chuyun Realm's chances of victory would increase significantly," Xia Jie said with a slight smile.

"Even if I agree with the way you're treating me, I can't genuinely put in effort," the Inspector remained unmoved, speaking in a frustrated tone.

At this time, Wulu also spoke: "Senior, it was because the Demon World and the Ten Thousand Demon Country colluded that the Three Realms Immortal Boat lost power and was severely damaged. Can you swallow this indignity?"

Hearing this, a change occurred in the Inspector's expression, his eyes filling with anger.

Seeing this, Wulu immediately added fuel to the fire: "Senior, you don't want those guys to succeed, right? If you agree to help, I can swear here and now, that even if it costs my life, I will definitely help you reclaim the Three Realms Immortal Boat from the Demon World and return it to you."

His voice was clear and firm, evidently making a resolution.

The Inspector remained unmoved, firmly saying: "First intimidation, then temptation. You two are playing the good cop, bad cop game with me, aren't you? I said I don't want to get involved, and I don't want to get involved. Right now, I just want to find a place to steadily cultivate. Don't force me, I absolutely won't agree."

Wulu sighed, looking helplessly at Xia Jie.

He knew it wouldn't be easy to persuade the Inspector.

Xia Jie also sighed, casually tossing the bamboo cup aside and rubbing his hands together.

His actions seemed casual, yet exuded an undeniable authority.

Immediately, he separated his hands, and a purple light flashed in both palms simultaneously when strange purple runes appeared.

These runes seemed to contain mysterious power, making people feel a flutter of anxiety.

Xia Jie then thrust his palms out, striking Wulu and the Inspector's foreheads with lightning speed.

The two had no time to react, only feeling a powerful force surge into their bodies, instantly permeating throughout.

Two purple runes flashed across their foreheads and quickly penetrated after the light converged, disappearing without a trace.

"Senior Xia Jie, what did you do?" Wulu's eyes widened, somewhat surprised.

Before Xia Jie could answer, Jie Cha was already cursing loudly.

"Xia Jie, you shameless old scoundrel damned by the heavens, how dare you plant the Twin Life Curse on me?" Jie Cha's voice was both furious and shocked.

"Twin Life Curse?"

Although Wulu didn't know what it was, seeing Jie Cha's reaction, he knew it wasn't anything good.

"Rest assured, it might be bad for him, but it's exceptionally good for you," Xia Jie patted Wulu's shoulder, but didn't dispel his doubts.

"I beg you, senior, please explain," Wulu pursued.

"The Twin Life Curse is merely a trick that ties two people's lives through a curse seal. Now your life is linked with Jie Cha's, a relationship where one's glory brings glory to the other, and one's disgrace brings disgrace to the other. Should you meet with misfortune and accidentally die, then no matter where Jie Cha runs, he will die too," Xia Jie said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Wulu immediately understood.

Bound by the Twin Life Curse, Jie Cha can't get away even if he wants to. He has to protect and assist Wulu; as long as Wulu gets involved, Jie Cha is compelled to follow.

"Xia Jie, Xia Jie, you atrocious old ghost damned by the heavens, you've truly ruined me," Jie Cha continued to curse.

"Enough, enough. Just lend your aid to Chuyun Realm to get through this realm-wide battle, regardless of the credit size, and I'll immediately lift the Twin Life Curse and help you fulfill your desire of traveling to other realms. How about that?" Xia Jie scratched his ear impatiently.

"What choice do I have? Once I get entangled with your shameless self, there's no way it'll be good," Jie Cha sighed, saying.

Then, he sized up Wulu with a stern warning: "Kid, until this curse is lifted, you better take care of your life for my sake."

Wulu helplessly clenched his fist in acknowledgment.

Xia Jie, seeing this, slowly turned, his head slightly raised as if he were gazing afar.

Moments later, the smile on his face gradually faded as he muttered, "Oh, hopefully, we can make it..."

...

Demon World, a barren land.

High above the sky, a solitary moon hung radiantly, casting its cold glow, adding mystery and solitude to this desolate place.

Under the moonlight, an endless field of white desert unfurled, littered with stones, akin to scattered bones, arousing unease.

At the center of this desert, a pool of black water resembled a black gemstone set into the earth, gleaming deeply under the moonlight.

A young man's naked body floated quietly on the lake's surface.

His body covered in uneven wounds, ghastly to behold, yet those cold eyes fixed on the lone moon above, brimming with defiance and hatred.

Heavy footsteps echoed from the lakeside, shattering the night's tranquility.

The naked man slightly turned his head, his eyes cold.

On the shore, a tall figure became clearer; clad in a crimson robe, his dark skin and malicious features resembled a demon god emerging from hell.

An intimidating aura exuded from him; the dark crimson patterns on his robe seemed to flow with blood, filled with mystery and wickedness.

"Without advancing to the Mahayana Realm, you'll never truly contend with Xia Jie, let alone that kid vying with you for the Three Realms Immortal Boat," the tall man sneered, his voice filled with disdain and disappointment towards Su Wu.

Upon hearing, Su Wu sneered: "Mahayana Realm? So what? That guy, I never regarded him. If not for the complex situation inside the Three Realms Immortal Boat, he would've died long ago."

The tall man was none other than the renowned Yan Emperor of the Demon World.

He coldly glanced at Su Wu, shaking his head: "You're too arrogant. That kid, disrupting our plans, proves his extraordinariness. If you remain careless, you'll suffer greatly in the future."

Su Wu fell silent for a moment, his eyes determined: "Yan Emperor, I'll soon attempt the Mahayana Realm. Next time, I won't fail."

Yan Emperor said no more, turning towards the depths of the lake.

As he raised his hand, the ground trembled, stones autonomously gathered, forming small altars encircling the entire black lake, establishing a large magic array.

The array formed, and the wind howled; waves of Demonic Qi surged, rushing into the lake, pouring into Su Wu's body.

Nourished by Demonic Qi, his damaged body began to repair visibly, with his aura rapidly augmenting.

In the distance, Yan Emperor's figure gradually vanished in the night.

Beside him, the ground suddenly emitted black light, transforming into a black-bearded elder; from the sky, a white starlight descended, coalescing into a white-clothed woman.

They were the Mountain Emperor and Star Emperor of the Demon World, together with Yan Emperor, known as the Three Demon Emperors.