Cultivation: Become Stronger by Returning to Mortality

As an utterly ordinary independent cultivator in the world of immortal cultivation, Ji Ling had endured indignities, made compromises, and acted with caution ever since he luckily embarked on the path to immortality. Time and again, he risked death exploring secret realms and ancient ruins, exhausting himself in pursuit of greater cultivation. He had even stooped to stealing treasures and pills, betraying fellow cultivators, and robbing and murdering, stopping at nothing. Yet his talent was limited. After 260 years of cultivation, he had only just reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, and for more than 20 years afterward he made no progress at all.

With his lifespan nearly spent, Ji Ling knew he had no hope of forming a golden core. He could only return to his hometown and establish a cave abode in the mountains, leaving behind his legacy in the hope that someone in the future would inherit his teachings and fulfill his long-held wish.

Unexpectedly, just as he was about to pass away, an object from beyond the heavens arrived in a streak of light and entered his Violet Palace in the blink of an eye.

At the same time, a voice rang out from somewhere beyond, like sacred Buddhist chants and celestial music:

“Congratulations, fellow cultivator. You have been chosen by the supreme immortal artifact, the Red Dust Treasure Mirror, to become its new scribe.”

“After undergoing eighteen trials of the heart in the mortal world, the scribe can shed mortality and become an immortal, enjoying eternal life and shining alongside the sun and moon.”

“After each trial of the heart in the mortal world, you may condense a Red Dust Dao Fruit. Refining it will increase your cultivation, and countless other generous rewards await.”

“Please begin your first journey into mortal life.”

“Reward: The Heavenly Dao Golden Core Scripture, along with the corresponding cultivation method and spiritual materials.”