Struggling to Cross

Green Tea vs. Wooden Head Jiang

Cultivating immortality as a mortal is fraught with countless dangers. For cultivators seeking ascension, perilous trials lie ahead at every turn.

Ji Chenglin knows he has one foot in the realm of ascension. A single step forward or back could send him to a fate worse than death.

He has been stuck here for a long time, so long that the world has changed and he has forgotten many people and things.

Fortunately, he has a cheat.

It tells him to find one person, and then he can ascend.

With a mind free of distractions, he watches the world turn. After a thousand years, at last they meet, and danger follows.

With his cheat, Ji Chenglin thought everything was settled. But after following its directions and finding the person, he decides there may be some room for debate.

The cheat herself is covered in demonic energy... She tilts her head and smiles. "Come on, I'll teach you how to ascend."

Written on a whim.

A rewrite of an old story, with expanded worldbuilding and some character adjustments.

I'll do my best.

Theme: In the world of cultivation, keep striving and relying on yourself.