Yuan’s Ascension

In the meditation chamber, Wu Yuan sat cross-legged, studying the mysterious token he had just retrieved from the storage artifact.

Immutable Token? This material is fascinating. Wu Yuan murmured, as he ran his fingertips over the token. It felt warm and comforting, with a texture so inviting that it was difficult to let go once he held it in his hand.

Whoosh! A strand of essentia shot from his fingertip, wrapping around the azure token. The essentia surged with a violent burst of power, attempting to break the token in two.

Yet, despite the terrifying force—capable of incinerating everything within a hundred li—the azure token remained unmoved. Not a single mark marred its surface.

Could it be... a genuine article? Wu Yuan's eyes brightened slightly.

He had heard many rumors about this token, but he also knew that imitations and forgeries were common. A genuine piece was extraordinarily rare, obtainable only through great providence and fortune.

If it’s truly an Immutable Token, I wonder what level it is. Wu Yuan muttered to himself, gently closing his eyes.

Hum~ His Soul Will stirred, probing the token, eager to unravel its mysteries. However, there seemed to be a barrier around this azure, jade-like token, resisting the intrusion of his Soul Will. He could only infiltrate it slowly.

Just as the legends say, the Immutable Token is special. Ordinary Amethyst Cradle or Shambhala cultivators, with their weak souls, find it hard to penetrate and claim ownership. Naturally, they can't access its internal information. Wu Yuan mused.

As long as one isn’t recognized as the owner, one cannot access the Immutable Land via the token.

Time passed as Wu Yuan’s Soul Will pierced through the token, like a needle threading through layers of cloth. Each advance drained his soul and mental strength massively. Yet, the more arduous the process, the more excited Wu Yuan became, as it only served to prove the token's authenticity.

Beads of sweat glistened faintly on Wu Yuan's forehead, yet he felt no fatigue as he continued to delve deeper into the token, only heightened excitement.

Finally, his soul subtly trembled, as if reaching some sort of limit.

“Immutable Token, owner recognition process initiated! Mana cultivation detection: ninth-stage Amethyst Cradle phase, ownership criteria met! Ownership cancellation condition: death!" A series of mechanical voices echoed in Wu Yuan's mind.

Boom! Before he could react, a vast stream of information poured into Wu Yuan's mind. The influx was so fierce that he was momentarily dazed, but with his formidable soul, he quickly regained clarity and began assimilating the information.

I’ve obtained the most basic Bronze Immutable Token? That makes sense. Higher-level Immutable Tokens would be beyond my current ability to use. He thought, processing the data.

The macrocosm coordinates point to the White Sea Immortal Continent of the Greenridge Immortal World... After arriving near the coordinates with the token, it will automatically teleport the holder to the Immutable Land.

Once the token holder leaves the Greenridge Macrocosm, the Immutable Token will disappear automatically. If one doesn’t arrive at the coordinates within thirty years of claiming the token, it will vanish as well.

Wu Yuan frowned slightly at the information.

In the past, he had no knowledge of the Immutable Token, nor were there any records available on such secretive matters.

However, since his body refiner self started training in the Cang Feng Eldritch World, he had been granted extremely high clearance within the Cang Feng Eldritch Voidrealm as a nominal disciple of the Eldritch Sovereign, comparable to an Astral Lord. Thus, Wu Yuan had often consulted various records and read numerous texts, which occasionally mentioned the Immutable Tokens.

This was a highly mysterious land of opportunity within the Greenridge Macrocosm. With its secretive nature and powerful opportunities, it was a place of great allure.

When Wu Yuan first read about the Immutable Land, he thought it would be nice to obtain an Immutable Token. But it was just a thought.

After all, the Immutable Token was too mysterious; even the intelligence collected in the Cang Feng Eldritch Voidrealm contained only sparse descriptions and no detailed information about it.

Unexpectedly, in a strange twist of fate, his qi refiner self found an Immutable Token in the storage artifact of an Immortal Hall genius after killing him.

Was it really just a coincidence? Or perhaps, as Master Kua Chi said, the fact that I’ve been bestowed heavenly endowed eldritch tattoos proves I possess great providence. Wu Yuan mused.

A person with great providence might not possess immense strength initially, but they will receive advantages in many aspects.

Providence, though invisible and intangible, was extremely important. Of course, even those with great providence could die if they were reckless. Providence was merely a form of aid.

I’ll get my body refiner self to gather more information. Wu Yuan decided, closing his eyes gently.

Meanwhile, in the Fourth Origin Eldritch Field, his body refiner self had already begun gathering information on the Immutable Token within the Cang Feng Eldritch World.

In the past, he had only occasionally seen descriptions of the Immutable Token but had never specifically collected related information.

Soon, Wu Yuan amassed a large quantity of detailed intelligence about the Immutable Land, gaining a deeper understanding of the token in front of him.

I see now. Wu Yuan murmured to himself.

The Immutable Land appeared to be a treasure trove set up by a powerful entity, holding unpredictable and elusive opportunities comparable to Bloodforge Spacetime in terms of its mysterious nature.

Both belonged to the Greenridge Macrocosm's six top-tier realms, each holding special significance and unique opportunities.

Only Golden Core/Spiritual Body participants or Amethyst Cradle/Shambhala participants of the Bloodforge Battle had the chance to enter the Bloodforge Spacetime. In a sense, the entrance to the Bloodforge Spacetime was controlled by the Bloodforge Devil Hall.

But the Immutable Land was different. In terms of opportunities, it might not surpass the Bloodforge Spacetime, but it was more mysterious and unique. Where was it located? How did one enter it? These were all uncertain.

Given that the word 'Immutable' was in its name, and that even the strongest factions couldn't control it, the Immutable Land naturally had unique features.

At least, from the public intelligence I can access in the eldritch voidrealm, none of the seven top-tier factions can control this so-called Immutable Land. Wu Yuan muttered.

With his Astral Lord-level clearance, Wu Yuan had access to a good deal of confidential information.

Over the eons, special Immutable Tokens would occasionally appear in the vast macrocosm, divided into Bronze, Celestial Iron, and Divine Jade levels.

According to the intelligence, none of these levels were better or worse than the other; instead, they represented the cultivation level requirements to enter the Immutable Land.

These Immutable Tokens seemed to appear at random without warning or signs. Perhaps, an Immutable Token would suddenly appear while an immortal cultivator was meditating. Perhaps, an Immutable Token would emerge during a battle between two immortal cultivators.

For holders of the Bronze Immutable Token, the minimum cultivation requirement to enter is the Spiritual Body/Shambhala phase, and the maximum is the Void Refiner/Elysian Field phase?

Wu Yuan pondered.

However, in the intelligence of the Cang Feng Eldritch World, there was no mention of a thirty-year limit.

I must enter within thirty years? Both my true selves advanced to this cultivation phase less than ten years ago. Normally, one would remain at this phase for a hundred years, at least eighty. Wu Yuan considered. Which means, I can't wait until I reach a higher cultivation phase before entering.

There were two main considerations Wu Yuan had.

First, the level of danger. According to the intelligence, entering the Immutable Land presents a risk of death. It is relatively dangerous. One thing is certain—the stronger one is, the lower the chance of death.

Second, the magnitude of the rewards.

Risk must be proportional to reward. If the risk was extremely high, with a death rate over ninety percent, and the rewards were merely some spirion equipment, Wu Yuan wouldn't risk it. But if there were heaven-defying treasures or special fortuitous encounters, taking some risks would be worth it.

No rush. The library in the eldritch voidrealm doesn't have enough information on the Immutable Land, but the Eldritch Sovereign must know a thing or two. Wu Yuan pondered. I’ll wait for Master to summon me, then ask him about it.

I still have thirty years left before the deadline. I don't believe Master won't summon me even once during this period. If he doesn’t, I'll ask Senior Brother or Astral Monarch Hou Qu. Wu Yuan thought.

Deep down, Wu Yuan was reluctant to reveal the news of obtaining the Immutable Token to others, as it might bring more harm than benefit.

As for the Eldritch Sovereign? At his level, he probably wouldn't care about some Immutable Token.

If it truly doesn't work out, then I’ll go explore it twenty years later. I may still be at the Amethyst Cradle phase then, but my power will have grown significantly stronger. Wu Yuan made his decision.

Whoosh! With a wave, Wu Yuan stowed away the Immutable Token, then stepped out of the meditation chamber and entered the battleship’s main hall.

In the main hall, hundreds of soldiers had gathered. At the forefront sat five captains, including Pei He and Bing Roushui.

The moment they saw Wu Yuan emerge, hundreds of eyes turned toward him, filled with curiosity, reverence, and admiration.

“Commander, you’re out of seclusion,” Pei He said, standing up respectfully.

“No need to stand, sit down,” Wu Yuan replied with a smile, gesturing for Pei He to sit, which he did immediately.

Wu Yuan took his seat on the jade platform at the front.

“Everyone.” Wu Yuan felt the intense gazes on him and smiled slightly. “Although you haven’t asked, I believe you’ve all noticed that I have another identity.”

Pei He, Bing Roushui, and the others nodded. They weren’t fools; they had their suspicions from the start. But in the past, although Wu Yuan was formidable, he wasn’t that heaven-defying.

But now, after witnessing the recent battle, they realized his true strength was beyond comprehension, marking him as a top-tier genius. Such a genius could never have emerged from the Huo Cang Army.

“Previously, I didn’t want to reveal my identity and attract the attention of the higher echelons of both camps,” Wu Yuan continued. “However, this time, I had no choice but to unleash my power.”

All the Huo Cang soldiers listened intently.

“Now that my identity and strength are exposed, there’s little point in hiding anymore,” Wu Yuan said with a faint smile. “Moreover, I have my own training plans ahead.

“Besides, your trial missions are practically complete, and I believe I’ve fulfilled my duty as your commander.

“So, when we return to the war base, I will leave, and Pei He will take over as your Commander,” Wu Yuan announced.