The Path of Survivor begins with obtaining titles

Chapter 721: Chapter 360 Return to the Self_2

After all, these three Void Refinement cultivators were the guards of the Demon Slaying Spirit City, tasked by Xu Fenghai with a mission to enter the demon race. Suddenly appearing in the Main City of Demon Purging, it seemed somewhat unreasonable.

When he arrived in front of the formation of the main city, Lin Yi didn’t enter directly but stood in place, as Invincible East had been waiting inside the main city. It was better for them to wait outside for the rendezvous.

The Sound Transmission Talisman flew towards the Main City of Demon Purging, which had already said everything. If Invincible East was still in Sword Edge Spirit City, the Sound Transmission Talisman would have hovered nearby, not heading straight for the main city.

Soon, a charmingly beautiful woman dressed in red walked out from the formation, her appearance particularly enchanting and domineering. Beside her, a Fusion Realm Elder had also arrived.

This Fusion Realm Elder was none other than Elder Peng, whom Lin Yi had encountered in Qinglian Spirit City. Previously, there had been word of his arrival to hold the fort in the Main City of Demon Purging, and now, they finally met.

However, when he had ascended, Lin Yi used the identity of Invincible East, so Elder Peng knew him as Invincible East.

Upon seeing Invincible East, Xu Yu Rou’s face revealed a trace of excitement as she quickly clasped her fists and bowed, “Xu Yu Rou pays her respects to Elder Dong Fang.”

There was nothing more exciting than encountering a familiar person in another world.

The female Ascender from the Xuan Tian Realm swiftly clasped her fists as well, “Zhang Qinger pays her respects to Elder Dong Fang.”

Lin Yi then clasped his fists towards Elder Peng, “Hua Tuo pays his respects to Elder Peng.”

Afterward, he said calmly to Invincible East, “Eastern Daoist Friend, the task you entrusted has been completed. We will meet again another time.”

Elder Peng smiled and extended a hand to stop him, “Hua Tuo Daoist Friend, Dong Fang Daoist Friend said your ability to find people is quite special and your ability to avoid danger is exceptionally strong. Do you have any interest in working for the Main City of Demon Purging?”

“Thank you for your appreciation, Elder Peng. However, I’m used to going at it alone and do not wish to be bound by limitations; please forgive me,” Lin Yi said with a clasped fist. The Path of Survivor that Hua Tuo’s clone practiced would make coming to the Main City of Demon Purging too risky.

Seeing this, Elder Peng didn’t press the matter and simply nodded in acknowledgment, “That is a pity.”

Invincible East looked at Lin Yi and said slowly, “Daoist Hua, thank you.”

“No need for thanks; I’ll be leaving now.” Lin Yi clasped his fists towards Invincible East and Elder Peng and headed towards the formation.

“Elder Hua, thank you for the life-saving grace. If there’s anything I can help with in the future, please give me the opportunity to repay you,” Xu Yu Rou called out earnestly, bowing deeply as she watched Lin Yi’s retreating figure.

Lin Yi paused for a moment, waved his hand, and then entered the formation.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Looking at Xu Yu Rou and another person, Invincible East spoke up, “Let’s go, follow us into the city.”

Xu Yu Rou and Zhang Qinger nodded heavily and followed Invincible East through the detection formation. They saw the grand and majestic Spirit City of Demon Purging, its walls like a dragon lying across the mountains, magnificent and imposing.

Inside the city walls, Xu Yu Rou saw her Sword Brother, Jin Heng, as well as her former mentor, Sister Yu Huan. She quickly clasped her fists and bowed, “Greetings to Brother Golden Sword, Sister Yu Huan.”

Jin Heng smiled and walked over to pat her shoulder, “Sister Feathers, knowing that you are safe and sound puts my mind at ease.”

“Brother, the Elder who saved me said that despite the risks, you came to the demon race to find me. I thank you here,” Xu Yu Rou said with gratitude, bowing again. Through her communication with that Elder, she had learned of this matter, and her seemingly strong heart was deeply moved, bringing tears to her eyes.

“You are my fellow disciple, and knowing your situation, as your brother, I naturally had to look for you,” Jin Heng said with a laugh, waving his hand dismissively. Xu Yu Rou was not just his fellow disciple but also the direct disciple of Lin Yi; he couldn’t just stand by idly.

At that moment, Chen Huanyu looked at Xu Yu Rou and likewise couldn’t help but nod with a smile, “Sister Xu, it’s good that you are safe.”

“Elder Peng, once I have settled Xu Yu Rou’s identity jade, I will depart for the Tai Xuan Dao Palace. Thank you for your assistance along the way,” Invincible East said to Elder Peng with a clasped fist.

Elder Peng waved his hand and smiled, “It was nothing much; go back, and I hope they can be as exceptional in their studies within the Tai Xuan Dao Palace as you.”

Afterward, Invincible East took Xu Yu Rou and a few others to the Tai Xuan Dao Palace office in the city. Once they had their Identity Jade processed, they didn’t linger and entered the Transmission Hall.

Lin Yi stood not far away, watching Invincible East and his party leave—Master Golden Sword, Sister Yu Huan, and his Direct Disciple Xu Yu Rou.

The ascension of these friends from the Lower Realm marked the end of an era in the Cultivation World below. Lin Yi wondered if there would ever be another chance to meet them again in his original form.

Once they had left, Lin Yi didn’t delay either; he entered the Transmission Hall and was transported to the Main Demon-Slaying City. Passing through the Main City of Demon Purging allowed for direct transport to the Main Demon-Slaying City, without the need for any intermediate stops. To travel to other main cities in different areas via the affiliated Spirit Cities, he would have to pass through the main city of the current region to teleport.

In the Main Demon-Slaying City, he didn’t rent a Cave Mansion but instead opened a room in an inn, considering that Hua Tuo’s clone would soon depart quickly from here, returning to the original city to continue the Path of Survivor cultivation. Renting a Cave Mansion would just be a waste of Spirit Stones.

As for the reward he had promised Hua Tuo’s clone, it was stored in the Storage Ring. During his travels among the demons and monsters, he had gathered quite a few Precious spiritual grass, far exceeding the promised reward.

“Hua Tuo, my friend, I’m back,” Lin Yi called out in his heart.

Soon, Hua Tuo responded, “My true self, I’m currently cultivating in the Cave Mansion and can exchange at any time. I didn’t expect you to return faster than I had estimated.”

“It’s all thanks to the titles’ effect,” Lin Yi said with a smile, noting that Hua Tuo had only the title of Path of Survivor, whereas he himself, the original body, possessed all the titles.

After a brief chat with Hua Tuo, he asked the clone to operate the Creation Method. Lin Yi then watched the Primordial Spirit connection line through the Eye of Emptiness, first transferring over Hua Tuo’s clone’s Primordial Spirit.

“My true self, I’m back,” greeted Hua Tuo’s clone as it entered the body.

Lin Yi nodded slightly and engaged in Primordial Spirit Communication with Hua Tuo, passing on all the memories of this period to him.

As the original body, he could sense the memories of his clone at will, but without his operation, the clone was unable to sense the memories of his true self.

After exchanging memories, he thanked Hua Tuo with a smile, “My friend, thank you. The reward is in the Storage Ring, I’m leaving now.”

“True self, have a safe journey,” Hua Tuo replied.

Lin Yi instantly transferred his own Primordial Spirit to his original body through the connection and upon returning, he saw the three types of Aura of Creation within him and a smile appeared on his face.

From changing his identity and rescuing Master Golden Sword and Xu Yu Rou, to now returning, it had taken him about four years.

The Golden Human Infant of Hua Tuo’s clone stressed balance, without any particular strengths or weaknesses.

Acting in his true identity, Lin Yi could easily triumph over anything unless he encountered Crossing Tribulation. Even if he did, with the extra damage from the titles, he might still have a fighting chance.

With the strength of Hua Tuo’s clone nearing the Body Fusion Realm, he had to be more cautious and could not act recklessly. The clone’s adherence to the Path of Survivor required even greater prudence.

“My true self, thank you. I’m off,” said Hua Tuo’s clone from the Main Demon-Slaying City, apparently seeing the items inside the Storage Ring and sending a message to Lin Yi.

“Safe travels, my friend,” Lin Yi said, echoing the same sentiment. Soon after, the sensation of Hua Tuo’s clone faded once more, becoming imperceptible.

He shook his head and chuckled, suspecting that this fellow might change to a different city after this departure.

Back in the Cave Mansion, Lin Yi recalled the memories passed on by Hua Tuo’s clone. During those four years, he had been cultivating inside without any incidents.

For the cultivators in the Spirit Profound Realm, four years was nothing, let alone forty—it was like the flick of a finger.

Next, his goal was to work hard and raise his realm to the Body Fusion Realm as quickly as possible. For that, he had to trouble the Monster Ancestors again, especially the Jiao Dragon Monster Ancestor, whose life was nearly at its end. If he didn’t take advantage of this opportunity, there would be no chance later.