Chapter 04: The Wheel of Tranquil Immortality

He finally mustered some strength, touched her hand, and gently held it. Her hand was small, with a dry yet warm palm. After more than twenty years, it was the first time he had taken the initiative to hold a woman's hand, and it turned out to be so soft

Upon hearing a clear sound that seemed to emanate from nowhere, Eleven felt as if something had awakened amidst the fierce clash of spiritual and demonic energies. The Spirit Silence Celestial Wheel on Xi Juechen's neck instantly emitted myriad rays of golden light. Then, before Eleven's eyes, there was only a sea of brilliance, and in another moment, it would blind his eyes.

He saw her roll up her sleeves, revealing a string of beads worn around her wrist. She bit her finger, letting a drop of blood fall onto one of the green beads. The bead then emitted a faint red glow, and a layer of mist formed on its surface, eventually凝成 a droplet of water

In fact, the demons of Tianlan Mountain are usually very well-behaved and cautious, because Jingyuan is a sword immortal, skilled in killing. If he gets angry, the only outcome is to be reduced to ashes. The Tianlan Sacred Realm is originally a fairy mountain, and it should not allow demons to reside there. However, ever since the shameless Lin Wangyou arrived, bold and capable demons have come one after another. As a result, Tianlan Fairy Mountain has turned into a place where both immortals and demons coexist.

Eleven lay in the palm of his hand, watching as a colorful ring spun in his other hand

He is an ominous person, and he does not wish for her to stay by his side, simply to prevent her from being implicated. Yet, for some reason, she insists on clinging to him tightly

Fool, are you still alive...? Hey, wake up! You can't just die like this! How can it be like this!" Eleven grabbed his shoulders and shook him vigorously, in a state of panic.

That face suddenly drew near, and the bead it held in its mouth transformed into a green light, sliding into the mouth of Eleven. Unexpectedly, a taste that was both fishy and astringent choked her, nearly making it impossible for her to breathe. Then, it felt as if she had swallowed a mouthful of blazing fire, causing her throat to spasm in pain.

Feeling his movements, the heart that had been hanging in suspense finally settled down. Everything that had just happened was like a sudden downpour, arriving quickly and leaving just as swiftly. Perhaps it was the effect of the Nine Luminaries Immortal Herb; at this moment, he closed his eyes, yet his expression was remarkably calm

How unfortunate, I was unexpectedly ambushed by such a vile creature

What is destiny, and what is opportunity? Did he, after suffering the extreme punishment of the heavenly realm, actually fall into the demonic path? Or is it that he has no connection with the master of this magical treasure, and possessing this Spirit Tranquility Immortal Wheel is merely a momentary coincidence?

Suddenly, she felt something wrap around her waist, forcefully pulling her down to the ground. When she looked, she saw two dark, fuzzy objects clinging to her waist.

But... he suddenly remembered something—what happened to Eleven

Immediately, she felt every hair on her body stand on end, and she couldn't help but let out a loud scream

In her memory, she only saw Jingyuan use this magical artifact once. At that time, she had just transformed into human form, and her magical power was still quite weak. One day, when she flew to the Chuyun Valley of Tianlan Mountain, she was happily playing in her original form when she accidentally flew into a spider's web.

Eleven gazed quietly, feeling as if her heart were dead ashes

Xi Juechen found himself momentarily unable to move, and could only close his eyes and allow her to have her way. After a moment, she finally calmed down, but he felt a warm drop of liquid fall onto his lips, sliding into his mouth, where he could taste a salty and bitter flavor

Xi Juechen was clearly aware of the potency of this substance. He reached out and forcefully patted her back, as if urging her to cough out what she had swallowed. Unfortunately, her throat and chest had already gone numb. Even though she temporarily sealed the toxicity of the poison spider's inner core with her magical power, it remained lodged in her throat, and no matter what, it could not be expelled.

When that radiance condensed into a ring, shrinking into a circle of golden flames, he seemed to be choked by something, gasping violently and painfully. He finally released the Six Paths, desperately trying to pry the golden ring from his neck, appearing to be in immense agony

Spit it out! he said anxiously

It seemed as if the most beautiful scenery had once again scattered into ashes before her eyes, and she became immersed in that sorrow, unconsciously shedding tears.

"It's alright... it's alright..." she murmured, feeling a pang of sorrow in her heart. She suddenly recalled the words of the Taoist—saying that he was a harbinger of misfortune, destined for a perilous fate. His demeanor just now had frightened her, yet she believed he was not a violent person. Rather, the kind of forbearance hidden deep in his eyes made her feel a subtle ache in her heart.

"Are you feeling unwell?" she asked with concern

Jing Yuan gently pinched the purple butterfly caught in the spider's web with his long fingers, gritting his teeth and saying: "From now on, all creatures with eight legs are to get the hell out of the Tianlan Sacred Realm!"

"I told you long ago... not to follow me..." he said weakly

It is merely a chance encounter; why does she rescue me time and again, and why does she weep for me?

At that moment, he was unable to move his body and called out with great effort

Is it him? Is it the one who has fallen into the mortal realm...

Suddenly, one of the female demon's faces appeared before her, but it was missing half. It turned out that when the Six Paths dealt the fatal blow, it had not died completely; its remaining body was inadvertently concealed under the Jingyuan umbrella by Eleven. One of its eyeballs hung outside, still rolling around. The expression on that half face was exceptionally hideous, and it spat out a green, glimmering orb from its mouth. Eleven did not know what it intended to do, and was so shocked by the sight before her that she momentarily forgot to struggle. The expression on that half face was exceptionally hideous, and it spat out a green, glimmering orb from its mouth. Eleven did not know what it intended to do, and was so shocked by the sight before her that she momentarily forgot to struggle.

Hearing this somewhat trembling voice, he suddenly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart

She picked up the green gem, and the leaves of the flower quickly withered, turning into blue smoke. Then she swiftly placed the droplet-like, lustrous pearl into his mouth, and in an instant, a cool sensation melted within him, spreading to his limbs, alleviating the stiffness and pain in his body

She cried

Jingyuan, Jingyuan

I am here

The Spirit Quietus Wheel gradually dimmed, leaving only the luminous pearl in the cave to emit a faint glow. Eleven was astonished to discover that the spiritual energy of this spiritual vein had actually vanished, presumably having been completely absorbed by that celestial artifact from the immortal realm

The deadly inner elixir lodged in her throat was finally forcefully sucked out by him with his mouth

This feeling of being devoured by him unexpectedly made her experience a kind of dizziness she had never felt before

Suddenly, a strong beam of light brought her back to her senses; it was the radiance emitted by the exquisite pagoda of the Six Paths. The six celestial lotuses at the top of the pagoda finally bloomed, releasing dazzling golden light. The spiritual energy at the solitary sword's spiritual vein was drawn by that celestial aura, converging into a vortex that engulfed the blue ghostly flame.

The intense pain in her throat made her feel disoriented, and in her panic, she could only see Xi Juechen's handsome face drawing closer. Then, his slightly parted lips were captured by his kiss. As soon as his cold, soft lips touched hers, he began to suck fiercely without any gentleness. She froze for a moment before realizing what he intended to do, and immediately reached out to push him away, but he held her tightly, not allowing her to struggle.

His entire body was drenched in cold sweat, his body felt as cold as ice, and an overwhelming sense of fatigue surged over him, causing him to momentarily stop breathing

On that day, she encountered a young man who had collapsed by the roadside. The moment she saw the Spirit Silence Wheel on him, she suddenly felt as if five hundred years of time had instantly reversed

The spider demon from the Cloud Valley seems to have forgotten who the true master is here. It knows that Eleven is a demon spirit transformed from the Nine Luminaries Immortal Herb and foolishly desires to devour her innate spiritual root to enhance its own cultivation. Thus, it plans to take the opportunity to secretly consume her completely.

Xi Juechen, who was beside her, suddenly found an unexpected strength, leaping to his feet and kicking the spider demon away from her. The horrific mass of flesh, which was only half intact and covered in blood, twitched a few times before becoming still.

Based on their interactions over the past few days, he felt that although she appeared to be young, her demeanor and conduct suggested a considerable depth of experience, indicating that she was not someone who would easily shed tears

Compared to enduring such torment while being trapped in that icy cold pond, this time is indeed much easier

Lin Wangyou felt no remorse about this, always saying that it was too lonely for Jingyuan to be alone on a mountain, and that there was nothing wrong with having a bit of liveliness. Although Jingyuan was adamantly unwilling to agree, he had once mentioned that these monsters were all extraordinary beings born from the essence of heaven and earth, devoted to their cultivation, and had no evil deeds. Allowing them to absorb the spiritual energy of the immortal mountain and attain immortality could also be considered a meritorious deed

At this moment, it was only now that she realized his physique appeared slender, yet when he exerted strength, it was as hard as steel. Being pressed down to the ground by him, she found herself unable to struggle free. Although she had walked the mortal world for five hundred years, there were certain experiences she had never personally encountered. Suddenly being invaded by another's breath at this moment, she became flustered and, in her panic, actually forgot to use her magical powers to resist.

At this moment, the surroundings were unexpectedly silent, with only the clash of spiritual energy and demonic energy stirring up a soundless wind. This wind swept up Xi Juechen's disheveled hair, revealing the collar around his neck. The collar was approximately two feet wide, made of an unknown material, with a texture resembling both jade and metal, inscribed with countless incomprehensible seal characters, yet its color was a deep black, giving it the appearance of an ordinary iron ring at first glance

Five hundred years ago, she had already achieved perfection in her cultivation and was about to ascend to immortality; five hundred years later, she wanders aimlessly among mortals, mingling in the mundane world, as the myriad forms of life pass before her like fleeting clouds. She is neither an immortal nor a spirit, having long regarded herself as a human. Yet, when she calms her mind, she instinctively twirls the immortal umbrella in her hand again and again, and layers of hidden pain rise from the depths of her heart.

Eleven stared blankly at Xi Juechen, seeing not a person but a mass of Nine Nether Fire capable of annihilating everything, suppressing the spiritual energy within this spiritual vein. The pearl in the cave lost its brilliance, instantly turning dark; in the entirety of his vision, only that mass of ghostly fire remained, along with the Six Paths, immobilized within the ghostly fire.

This wondrous sight was not the first time he had witnessed it. He knew that her string of beads possessed a mysterious power, and that each bead held a different strength

The droplet fell to the ground, resembling a seed embedded in the soil, rapidly sprouting branches and buds, blooming into a small flower that radiated vibrant colors. In the center of that flower, a gem identical to the one on her wrist emerged.

He forced a bitter smile—what could she possibly understand ... ... ? In fact, she could not understand anything at all. Because even he did not understand why he was like this. Seeing the way he had just been, could she not be afraid?

In this moment of tranquility, everything around seemed to fade into blankness, and he unexpectedly caught a faint fragrance emanating from her. His sense of smell had always been unreliable; in his memory, it seemed that he could only vaguely detect this delicate floral scent when passing through the clusters of flowers on the Mingxia Peak of Taiyi Palace.

Xi Juechen lay on the ground, the unbearable pain still surging violently through his limbs and bones, causing his entire body to tremble, with each breath making his chest spasm in agony. Yet he made no sound, merely enduring in silence, for he had long since grown accustomed to this; every night of the new moon, he was destined to endure such torment.

Five hundred years is precisely a cycle. This person is dressed in a blue robe, and although his body is thin and frail, it exudes a sense of endurance and resilience. She sees him sleeping, with two clear tears flowing from the corners of his eyes—could he be in sorrow? What kind of suffering has he endured in this world, and what kind of setbacks has he encountered?

At the moment of waiting for death with closed eyes during the eleventh hour, a dazzling golden radiance that was almost blinding appeared. When that radiance vanished, the spider demon, who had cultivated for thousands of years, was reduced to ashes.

Although they had only met once, she remembered it very clearly. Now, this ring was placed around the neck of the young man, who was filled with demonic energy, radiating the same unparalleled brilliance as on that day. The originally dim Spirit Tranquility Immortal Wheel was frantically absorbing the spiritual energy from the spiritual veins, fiercely contending with the demonic energy emitted by Xi Juechen.

Even Eleven knows that the black widow spider in this cave is the queen of all poisons. The creature that just now, with its last breath, sent its inner elixir into her mouth is clearly filled with extreme resentment and malice, wanting to drag her down with it. The potency of its venom is so fierce that even she cannot withstand it

This is indeed the Spirit Tranquility Immortal Wheel—why does the one who possesses it exude such a strong demonic aura

Ah—spider

I see... I understand