"Who says a mortal body cannot ascend the path to immortality?"

"So what if there's no spiritual root?"

"What does it matter if it's a mortal body?"

"As long as you have a heart yearning for immortality, one day your most brilliant figure will surely be left on the path to immortality."

"So, are you willing to join my sect?"

Su Bai spoke softly.

For a moment, the girl was stunned, a glimmer of light flashing in her dim eyes.

The young man before her, clad in a white robe whiter than snow, was exceptionally graceful and of extraordinary temperament, like an exiled immortal.

She was somewhat lost, not knowing why, but a sense of indescribable security surged from deep within her heart.

"Can I... really cultivate?" Ye Qingyao struggled to speak, her voice trembling.

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"There was once someone like you, also with a mortal body, without the talent for cultivation," Su Bai said.

"What... happened to her later?" Ye Qingyao asked nervously.

"She had a heart seeking immortality. Though she was a mortal, she still reached the pinnacle of the immortal path with her unparalleled talent and perseverance," Su Bai said slowly.

"A mortal becoming immortal? That's a tall tale if I ever heard one!"

"Haha, the pinnacle of the immortal path he speaks of, could it be just the Qi Refining 1st or 2nd Level?"

"Hahaha, if a mortal body can reach the Qi Refining 3rd Level in this lifetime, I'll eat two buckets of shit standing on my head!"

Everyone laughed, not believing a word.

In their eyes, Su Bai was just making things up, creating a mystery out of nothing.

Cultivating immortality is difficult, even with spiritual roots, let alone with a mortal body!

In thousands of years on the continent, no one has ever heard of a mortal body cultivating to the Foundation Establishment!

"With a mortal body... reaching the pinnacle of the immortal path..." Ye Qingyao murmured, lost in thought. "Can I... do it too?"

She was not swayed by these words. Instead, she became more hopeful, her eyes shining brightly.

"The future holds many variables, and anything is possible."

"I see your character is tenacious and your will unyielding. You are destined to walk an extraordinary path, so I have decided to take you as my personal disciple."

Su Bai extended his hand, placing it in front of Ye Qingyao.

Ye Qingyao hesitated for a moment, then slowly placed her hand on his.

A soft, warm sensation spread throughout her body. This was the first time she felt such warmth since her sister left.

It was warmth from the human world, dispelling the cold winds clinging to the world.

She wanted to kneel, but found her legs no longer obeyed her. The fact that her strong will had supported her until now was a miracle.

"Immortal Master... thank you..."

She could no longer hold on, her vision went black, and she collapsed straight into a warm embrace.

Su Bai caught her, bringing her over to Xiao Lingxi's side.

Without needing Su Bai to say anything, Xiao Lingxi stepped forward to catch Ye Qingyao, not caring if her new dress got dirty.

"You take her back first, I'll return later."

Su Bai instructed Xiao Lingxi and Zhuge Feng.

"Yes." The two nodded, then left with Ye Qingyao.

After the disciples left, Su Bai quietly concealed himself, following behind them.

Outside Yunshui City, on the road to the Heavenly Dao Sect.

Behind Xiao Lingxi and Zhuge Feng, four figures quietly followed, their eyes filled with greed as they looked at the two.

"Are you sure? Is she the second young lady of the Xiao Family that the Soaring Heavens Sect is looking for?"

"Not a hundred percent sure, but it's close enough."

"How many people in Yunshui City have a Storage Ring? Even the Soaring Heavens Sect's deacons don't have one. Even if she's not, just that Storage Ring is worth it!"

"If we capture them, that's a hundred taels of gold!"

"Heh heh, a hundred taels of gold, enough to buy another level of Immortal Art!"

"These two have low cultivation, yet they dare travel with a burden, just what I wanted!"

The four figures whispered among themselves, their eyes burning with desire, ready to make a move.

However, just as they were about to act, a figure in a white robe suddenly appeared in front of them.

"Please, stop." Su Bai smiled at them.

Seeing Su Bai appear, they were startled, but then they realized this young man had appeared before, though they hadn't paid him much attention. He must be a disciple of some sect.

Judging by his age, his cultivation must be low!

"Kid, you're not our target, get lost!"

"We advise you to step aside!"

"Otherwise, you might not walk out of this forest!"

The group threatened, their voices fierce but lacking confidence.

Four people, two at Qi Refining 3rd Level, two at Qi Refining 2nd Level, and their auras were unstable, clearly indicating their Immortal Arts were mediocre.

"If you don't get lost, leave your life here!" One of them shouted coldly, charging at Su Bai with a long knife.

Su Bai stood his ground, throwing a punch.

The force of the punch tore through the air, transforming into a sharp fist imprint that shattered the long knife in the man's hand.

Then, without losing momentum, it struck the man's chest hard.

With a thud, the man spat blood and flew backward.

He struggled for a while but couldn't get up, his aura weak.

The remaining few exchanged glances, a ruthless glint in their eyes.

"Attack together!"

"Fireball Technique!"

"Ice Arrow Technique!"

"Eightfold Palm!"

They all unleashed their battle techniques, various dazzling skills shining brightly under the sun.

Though not very powerful, they were quite spectacular to watch.

"It seems the sect needs to upgrade soon. The Battle Techniques Pavilion should have some powerful techniques to enhance the disciples' strength."

The stronger the disciples, the stronger he becomes!

His strength is not just ten times the sum of all disciples, but he also inherits all their skills, enhanced tenfold!

Su Bai's figure turned into a blur. Even without battle techniques, the gap in their cultivation levels was evident. He took them down one by one in an instant.

After dealing with them, Su Bai dusted off his hands and headed back towards Yunshui City.

At sunset, not far from the entrance of the Hundred Sects Gathering, two figures stood together.

One of them was Xiao Yan, whom Su Bai had encountered before!

Beside Xiao Yan was a young girl.

"Xiao Yan, why are you here?" Xiao Yan looked at the girl who had followed him, smiling wryly.

"Brother Xiao Yan, what kind of sect is the Heavenly Dao Sect? Do you know anything about it before deciding to join?" The girl, called Xi'er, frowned.

"I... I don't know, but even if there's a sliver of hope, I don't want to give up. I want to become stronger, to defeat Liu Yanran!"

Xiao Yan gritted his teeth, clenching his fists, his eyes filled with hatred and madness.

Such humiliation, he would remember for a lifetime!

Xi'er frowned slightly, looking at Xiao Yan's determined expression, and sighed softly.

"Alright, since Brother Xiao Yan wants to go, then Xi'er will support you. However, to prevent Brother Xiao Yan from encountering danger, Xi'er will go with you," Xi'er said seriously.

"Xi'er..." Xiao Yan's eyes were filled with complex emotions, his heart a mix of feelings.

"Don't worry, Brother Xiao Yan, Xi'er won't allow bad people to hurt you!" Xi'er promised solemnly.