Chapter 2
Thanks for the Invitation, I'm in Liyue, Getting Ready for the Tribulation

What level is the Xian Dao treasure manual, Huang Ting Jade Jing?

Jiang Yan, even after silently reciting Huang Ting for a hundred days, still couldn’t figure it out. He only knew that this thing could lead to immortality, and not just any ordinary immortality.

In fact, even just silently reciting Huang Ting could bring about a sense of soul-deep contentment and serenity.

What realm is the Huang Ting Jade Jing at its minor completion?

This, Jiang Yan could easily see from his system interface.

Late-stage Soul Refinement Returning to the Void…

A realm nearing the pinnacle of the human path in the Taoist cultivation system.

Just one step away, he could break into the Void Refinement Merging with Dao, prepare for ascension, and become a true immortal who lives forever.

That kind of immortal is different from the immortals in the concept of Teyvat.

Living forever, immortal and undying.

Invulnerable to all techniques, unstained by evil.

Picking stars and moving the moon, shifting mountains and overturning seas.

Living as long as heaven, existing as long as the Dao.

The peak of technique is law, the peak of law is immortality.

It seems that the Archons of Teyvat can also achieve this.

But…

Jiang Yan knew that he could already transcend this world.

To be precise, those at the Soul Refinement Returning to the Void level should truly be wreaking havoc in the Quantum Sea.

After all, the world of the Quantum Sea and the Imaginary Tree is the true core of the multidimensional universe.

As for where he would ascend to after Void Refinement Merging with Dao, Jiang Yan wasn’t sure, and the system didn’t say.

But no matter what, he knew he had enough strength.

Looking up, Jiang Yan’s gaze was calm.

The sky, which had been filled with purple energy a moment ago, now had a sense of impending storm.

Laws from a higher world had penetrated the Quantum Sea and the Imaginary Tree, descending upon this world.

Jiang Yan knew what it was.

The tribulation baptism that cultivators inevitably face when breaking through.

Teyvat doesn’t have tribulations, but that’s because Jiang Yan walked the path of cultivation.

Anyone who walks this path will inevitably be encompassed by these rules that affect all worlds.

Jiang Yan didn’t think he could break the norm.

Counting the time, the tribulation would be ready in about ten minutes.

Jiang Yan couldn’t escape.

Fortunately, the system could help him suppress the tribulation’s destruction within a certain range.

Otherwise, the aftermath of the tribulation that accumulated over three major realms would easily destroy Liyue, not to mention Teyvat.

Jiang Yan’s method of resisting the tribulation was also very crude.

Divine Sword Controlling Thunder True Art.

It was basically fighting poison with poison.

He wanted to make a bunch of magical artifacts like other cultivators, but the problem was…

He didn’t have time, nor did he have the skills!

But he wasn’t doubtful about his ability to pass the tribulation.

As for whether the Heavenly Principle would do anything when the tribulation arrives…

He didn’t care. Even if the Heavenly Principle really reacted, let it come.

Let’s see if he can use the Golden Light Mantra to suppress the Heavenly Principle.

The Soul Refinement Returning to the Void realm may not be very high in the cultivation path, but it should be more than enough, if not a piece of cake, to beat up a Heavenly Principle.

The top priority was to prepare for the next task.

This system was emotionless beyond compare, only showing up to issue tasks. It didn’t even speak, relying entirely on Jiang Yan to read the interface prompts.

This system was better at cultivation than him, it must be practicing the Path of Heartlessness.

As for the next task…

“Establish a mountain gate, open a sect, spread the correct cultivation posture to Teyvat.”

Well…

In other words, Jiang Yan would soon become the headmaster of a cultivation sect.

He pondered many things in his mind, but these thoughts only flashed by in the blink of an eye.

Soul Refinement Returning to the Void, the pure yang true soul was forged, Yin and Yang merged, a flawless body.

Spirit, nature, life, form merged with the Dao.

Simply put, he was the most perfect being below the realm of immortals.

And as for the realm of immortals, throughout Teyvat, even the entire multidimensional universe of the Quantum Sea, the most likely being to reach the realm of immortals was the Imaginary Tree.

As for Void Refinement Merging with Dao…

At that point, it would be a transformation from human to immortal, neither human nor immortal, half human, half immortal.

“Jiang Yan, what is this…”

Liu Yun looked at Jiang Yan with some confusion, feeling that there was something inexplicable about him.

As if…

He was more like an immortal than herself.

This thought flashed by, making Liu Yun chuckle.

One day he was an ordinary person, and the next he was an immortal?

Speaking of which…

She had never seen an immortal who was born after the heavens.

“Jiang Yan, about what happened just now, and your brow…”

Ganyu looked at Jiang Yan with some worry. The latter chuckled softly and said in a low voice:

“It’s nothing, it’s just…”

Jiang Yan paused, his gaze drifting towards the corner where the Geo Archon was hidden.

“The tide comes from the Qiantang River, only today do I know that I am me…”

Jiang Yan murmured with a hint of emotion, making Ganyu feel a bit strange.

Jiang Yan used to say things she didn’t understand. Why did it feel like this symptom was getting worse after the purple energy infused him?

But seeing that Jiang Yan seemed reluctant to explain the situation, Ganyu just assumed it was his secret.

People from outside the heavens always have some special qualities. Maybe it was some kind of awakening.

Anyway, such sudden awakenings weren’t unheard of in Teyvat.

So, even if she was confused, Ganyu could barely contain herself.

“So magical.”

Ganyu mumbled, scratching her cheek, then squinted happily.

“Anyway, it’s good that you’re okay! By the way, I had something to ask you about today.”

Jiang Yan’s heart moved. The talent he had as a cultivator activated, calculating with a flick of his fingers. Then, Jiang Yan smiled and said:

“Going to Liyue Harbor? Okay, but not now…”

“Huh?”

Ganyu was a bit puzzled.

“Was I that obvious? Forget it, do you have something to do lately? It’s fine if it’s a bit later.”

“But it’s best to do it soon. The Rite of Descension will be in two months, and I’ll be busy then. I want you to help me… is that okay?”

Jiang Yan’s eyes were full of smiles, his peripheral vision glancing at Zhongli who was hiding, and he nodded slightly.

“Okay, but first, let me deal with my own business.”

“Speaking of which, what exactly happened to you? A lot, a lot of purple energy went into your body.”

Ganyu looked at Jiang Yan with some surprise, unable to help but express her curiosity.

Before he could answer, Liu Yun, who was beside them, suddenly spoke:

“I didn’t expect that this Immortal would be wrong. The boy I casually picked up that day actually has such good fortune.”

“Is this the extraordinary nature of those who come from outside the heavens?”

“But, what exactly… is going on?”

Jiang Yan chuckled lightly, “As for me… please allow me to explain later.”

“As for now…”

Jiang Yan pointed at the stone table in front of him, and five cups of steaming hot tea suddenly appeared.

Ganyu was stunned and looked around in confusion. There were only four people, why were there five cups of tea?

Jiang Yan saw Ganyu’s confusion but didn’t explain.

The last person wasn’t planning to come out yet.

But Jiang Yan was sure that he wouldn’t be able to hide after what happened.

“Is this the ability you regained?”

Liu Yun looked at the teacups that appeared out of thin air and casually asked a question.

Jiang Yan smiled warmly but still didn’t answer.

He took a sip of tea and said softly, “Since I was brought back to Mount Aozang by Liu Yun Zhenjun, it has been a hundred days. I must repay you for saving my life, but I suppose you wouldn’t accept an unrequested gift.”

He glanced at Liu Yun and the others. Liu Yun had a calm expression, Ganyu seemed to be overthinking, looking at Jiang Yan with a troubled expression.

As for Shenhe…

She was expressionless as always.

Jiang Yan chuckled in his heart and continued, “My repayment is actually already hidden in the Huang Ting Scripture that I recite every day.”

Liu Yun understood and smiled. “This Huang Ting Scripture sounds very profound, but it does have a power that brings peace to the heart. If you’re talking about that, I think it’s a good repayment.”

Jiang Yan paused and said softly, “I’ve been silently reciting Huang Ting for a hundred days. You’ve also listened for a hundred days. The Huang Ting Scripture is complex, but its main message has always been clear.”

“Seeking immortality, eternal life.”

Hearing this, Liu Yun subconsciously furrowed her brows.

Jiang Yan knew that Liu Yun was quick-tongued. If she furrowed her brows, she would open her mouth to criticize in the next second.

After all, pursuing eternal life was always something that immortals disliked.

So, before she could speak, Jiang Yan said, “Then, allow me to ask one more question. In your hearts, what is an immortal?”