Chapter 453: Journey Ahead, Visiting to Celebrate BirthdayNovember 11, dusk, Trinity Gate. On the 4th floor of the Sutra Repository, only Zhuge Yu and Cheng Zhen were present. Jiang Mo was sitting in meditation on a cushion. A figure that seemed real but unreal slowly emerged from his body like a cicada shedding its shell. It contained unimaginable power and was adorned with bright stars. Its body was like flowing jade and its true appearance could not be seen. Time passed bit by bit, and half an hour later, when the sun sank into the horizon. The Dharma body was finally condensed and exuded a power that did not belong to this land. It was a Dharma body forged entirely by him using the power of the secret realm, and it had nearly one third of the strength of the original body. "Wow" Under Jiang Mo's gaze, the Dharma body became transparent and hid under the earth as a means of protecting the sect. "Zhuge, Chengzhen, come here." Jiang Mo called out softly, and the two disciples' expressions changed slightly. They stepped forward and sat on the cushions beside him. "Uncle Master."

"Uncle Master." Jiang Mo picked up the teapot on the table, heated it up with Qi, and then poured out the clear tea with wisps of white smoke. He smiled and said casually; "Do you know that there is such a thing as an innate physique in this world?" "I know a little bit. I have seen it in the ancient scriptures you collected. It is said that only the founders of major sects and the ancient geniuses have unparalleled talents. Their bodies are even much stronger than those of ordinary demon kings." Cheng Zhen pondered for a moment and said, "It's just that ordinary people like us have never seen such a person." "Hey, even if they have innate physiques, I don't think they are as reliable as you. Anyway, I think you, uncle, are better than them." Zhuge Yu echoed with a calm smile, his words were both respectful and flattering, but what he said were all his true thoughts. Even though the ancient books praised the innate physique to the sky, he still believed that his uncle was the best in the world. "It's hard to say. I've never met them." Jiang Mo smiled modestly, neither agreeing with Zhuge Yu's statement nor objecting. The reason why he behaved like this was because he was influenced by the memory of the Supreme Lord. When he was young, he once defeated a genius from a certain sect head-on. That person was the legendary Ten Thousand Poisons and Disasters Body. It was a fierce battle and both sides fought to their limits. And Jiang Mo believed that, whether they were at the same level of cultivation or both were at their peak, he was not inferior to the Supreme Lord of those days, but there were many types of innate physiques, and defeating just one was not enough to prove that their threat was no greater than this. "Now that the spiritual energy has revived, not to mention overseas, there are tens of billions of people in Jiuzhou. Even if the probability is slim, sooner or later, a group of people with innate physiques will be born. There is no doubt that they are powerful." Jiang Mo sipped his tea and continued: “For those of us with ordinary physiques, only by working a hundred or a thousand times harder can we have a foothold.” "As my successor and someone I have high hopes for, you still have a lot of room for improvement." "However, the strength and potential of the physical body are innate. If it is not changed, it will be difficult to go far even if it is hit more firmly. If he encounters an opponent with a similar innate physique and cultivation level in the future, he will probably suffer a great loss. It is far from enough to just refine the Qi and fuse the body and temper the blood of the demon king." "Disciple also knows this, please give me some advice, uncle." "Uncle Master, what should I do if I wait?" Zhuge Yu and Cheng Zhen each had their own thoughts, both showing an expression of seeking knowledge. "As an elder, I have drawn three paths for you. You can choose your own path." Jiang Mo raised a finger first and taught in a gentle voice: "Or, I will set foot on the mountains and rivers of Kyushu and go to every fiefdom of the demon king to find blood essence for you to practice, hone your body, and transform into different life forms. After practicing to the limit, you can make up for your shortcomings and reconstruct your body. There are thousands of arrangements, all up to your heart."

Having said that, Jiang Mo smiled slightly, and revealed his second true body in front of the two of them. His hair instantly turned black, and the terrifying power contained in his body far exceeded that of his original body. Just a glance at him was enough to make the two of them terrified and their heart rates soared wildly. "As I recall, you got this fortune from the immortals in the Northeast! It's really amazing." Zhuge Yu said excitedly, his eyes full of fanaticism. Such an attitude was so overbearing, just like a king dominating the world. "Yes, but the immortals are far inferior to the demon king. The distance between them is more than 108,000 miles. The strength of my second true body is due to my original strength." "And if you refine the demon king's blood essence and create a new body of your own, I believe your future potential and achievements will have the opportunity to surpass me. That is something worth being happy about." Jiang Mo smiled brightly. He indeed had high expectations for the two of them. "Uncle-master, I wonder how your second true body compares to the ancient innate physique?" Cheng Zhen couldn't help but ask. "Maybe his magical powers are not as good, but in terms of strength, blood, and speed, he should be able to overwhelm most of them. Except for the innate physique that is also famous for its strength, which is qualified to fight hard, the other physiques are not as good as him." Jiang Mo patiently explained that a cultivator's strength is reflected in three aspects: skills, magic tools, and physical body, and the second true body has brought the third factor, "physical body", to the extreme. "So fierce?!" Zhuge Yu suddenly couldn't sit still, his pupils slowly dilated, filled with shock. "Ah." Jiang Mo then raised his second finger and said: "Or, you can also do what I did, and look for the Wancui Wujin, Gusui Jianmu, Kuhai Heavy Water, Zhuyang Pure Fire, and Jiusha Yintu, and cultivate the Five Qi Ultimate Body. In terms of physical strength, it is slightly inferior to the second true body cultivated with the blood of the demon king, but the five qi are integrated into the five internal organs, and the magical powers cultivated are much stronger." "If they fight head-on, both are at the same level, with the same experience, the final result will definitely be that the Five Qi Body will win miserably and be on the verge of death, while the Demon King Body will perish." "If we convert it to a percentage system, the difference between the two is about 97 and 99. As for 100, that is something that only the most top-notch innate physiques can achieve. In my opinion, most people are between 95 and 99." "The difficulty of choosing this path of cultivation is that you may not be able to find all the necessary materials anywhere in the world. I spent fifty or sixty years cultivating it last century." "Even if the spirit energy is revived now, this kind of rare thing is still rare. You can't find it even if you want to. I have been to all the mountains and rivers in the world, so I naturally know how rare it is. However, there is a solution." Jiang Mo's calmness caught the eyes of Cheng Zhen and Zhuge Yu. Their brains worked rapidly and they vaguely guessed what their uncle wanted to do. "What about the third way?" "The third one." Hearing this, Jiang Mo smiled, his demeanor became more gentle, his eyes filled with the doting of an elder towards a younger generation, and he said frankly: "Of course I trust you and let you find your own answers. The first two paths are the choices I made for you from the perspective of a teacher." "I didn't dare to let you try it before because I wasn't sure if that path would work or what the consequences would be. It was all a gamble on that illusory hope. It was like walking on thin ice, one step at a time. It's hard to explain the dangers in a few words." "But now, I have confirmed that this is indeed a feasible way of cultivation, and I have a lot of experience. If I pass it on to you, perhaps you can avoid many detours and not be like me, stumbling and struggling." In just a moment, after listening to Jiang Mo's words, Zhuge Yu didn't even think about it and said directly: "Second! Uncle, I choose the second way!" "Oh? Don't you want to think about it carefully?" Jiang Mo smiled helplessly, surprised by the action of the short-haired boy. His round, bright eyes seemed to be telling of his trust in his uncle, which was the most steadfast in the world. It was like this before, and it is still like this now. Fortunately, he was born in the right era and joined the right sect. If he had joined the Mu Jue lineage, he would undoubtedly have been the material for three lives and souls.

"Oh, what do you need to consider? You risked your life to prove the path one by one, how can I not practice it as a disciple?" "If I choose the third path, I will face too many problems and may end up at a dead end." “Even if you have higher potential, it is just wishful thinking. If you can’t actually obtain it, it will be vain. It is better to be down-to-earth and follow your path.” Zhuge Yu never thought that he had talent that surpassed his uncle's. All the miracles he had witnessed in the past 75 years proved that his uncle's amazing talent was rarely seen in the ages. Moreover, he is following the path taken by his predecessors, and the road ahead is smooth. He may be able to achieve higher achievements in the future. Why not do it? As a sorcerer, he must act at the right time and seek benefits and avoid harm. Zhuge Yu made the decision without even thinking about the pros and cons of these three options. He believed in his uncle and also believed in himself. "Uncle Master, I made the same decision." Cheng Zhen went on to say that for him, the sect's inheritance was of vital importance and he could not afford to be careless at all. Taking the second path was much safer than the third path. As the head of the sect, even if he cannot surpass Jiang Mo, he must have strength close to his. Otherwise, facing the covetous forces from the secret realm, he will not be able to maintain the continuation of the sect. "You've thought it through?" Jiang Mo handed each of his two nephews a cup of tea and asked them to reconsider it. This was a decision that concerned their entire lives. It would be a long journey and would take many years, so it was definitely not a joke. "Ah." "With you." The two nodded, without changing anything, and raised their teacups one after another and drank them all. "Well, get ready tonight and go on a long journey with me." "Things that don't exist here exist in other worlds. By the way, your guardian Yousha really helped us a lot." Jiang Mo suddenly felt emotional. "Uncle Master, you also know how to rewind your destiny?!" Zhuge Yu said in surprise, it was just as he guessed, his uncle had found the Five Qi Ultimate Objects in the current world. If he followed the timeline and went to those parallel worlds that were almost the same, he would also be able to find suitable materials! "I have read Yousha's magic notes and luckily learned some of them." Jiang Mo smiled calmly. He had started planning for this day many years ago. "Uncle Master, is this really possible? Are you sure?" This is a serious matter, as it involves traveling between different worlds and may be subject to harsh suppression by God. Zhuge Yu asked with some concern. He knew that his uncle was extremely capable, but he was not proficient in magic, so there might be risks. "Well, as the caster, if I'm not sure, I won't let you take risks." Jiang Mo raised a confident smile and continued: "The last time I went with you guys, Yousha's fate retracing was not perfect. There were restrictions on risks, number of times, time, etc., but these defects were later fixed. This time we can go longer. If you are lucky, you can hone your skills." "But, uncle-master, aren't you the one who is suppressed the most? Can you also pass on?" Zhuge Yu was surprised. In the second half of the 20th century, he, his uncle Shi Chong and other fellow disciples secretly ran back to see their master Zuo Rutong. At that time, Jiang Mo was called upon, but was politely declined. The reason was that the will of heaven suppressed him too much and he could not even get half of his body over. He would be stopped and teleported back in an instant.

"Well, before the Five Qi merged into the body, it was difficult to restrain the power in the body." "But it's different now. If I try my best, I can still behave like a normal person." "In this situation, I can't use any extra strength and can only barely maintain 'Destiny Rewind'. So, over there, I need you to protect me." Jiang Mo smiled. He couldn't collect the Five Qi Extremes with his own strength. Even Cheng Zhen would be affected to some extent. Only Zhuge Yu, who was at the 2nd level of Xuan Ming, was the best choice, approaching the limit without being restricted. "So will I?" Cheng Zhen reacted immediately. His cultivation was still at the 2nd level of Xuanming, but he had refined too much of the demon king's essence and blood, and possessed a combat power far beyond this level, comparable to the 4th level of Xuanming. There was a high probability that he would not be able to escape suppression. "Yes, but if you restrain yourself, it will be fine. Come here." "Oh." Cheng Zhen stepped forward. Jiang Mo's big hand fell down, stroking his head, suppressing his cultivation, which continued to fall, from the peak of the 2nd level of Xuanming to the initial level of the 1st level. "Hey, what is this experience you're talking about?" "Are they planning to send us to Southern Xinjiang? Could it be that old monster?" Zhuge Yu asked suspiciously. "That counts as part of it. His Gu worms are very rare. I'll give you some. There are other trials. Meet the elders of our sect." "Ah?!" The two were clueless. "That man's name is Chong Yan. He dominates the northern border and has great ambitions. In terms of seniority, he is older than my master. His strength should not be underestimated. You must not be careless." Jiang Mo didn't beat around the bush and told them roughly what had happened, repeatedly reminding them to be careful. "Then uncle, let's leave after 12 o'clock tonight?" Cheng Zhen suggested. "Why?" Jiang Mo was puzzled. "Your birthday is tomorrow, have you forgotten?" Cheng Zhen smiled and said, "Senior Brother Changqing and everyone else are in the dining room making preparations. They have prepared a lot of dishes, including your longevity noodles." "Even if we set off, there's no need to rush, right? Let's celebrate for you first." "Really? Birthday." Jiang Mo murmured calmly. With his level of cultivation, it was not difficult for him to deduce the original birth time of this body, but he had never done it before. His birthday was actually the time when he became a disciple. For a moment, he was in a trance, recalling many past times, and warm scenes appeared before his eyes. After a long time, he said, "Okay." "Then let's eat everyone's longevity noodles before setting off. But Senior Brother, Xiao Lu, Sheng Sheng, Li Qing and the others are not here. It would be great if they were all here." Jiang Mo couldn't help but feel a little emotional. The person he mentioned was still in seclusion. "Dong Dong Dong!!" Just as Cheng Zhen was about to respond, he heard footsteps behind him. It was Zhuge Yu's fat disciple Li Yan, who came to report. "Master, Master, Grand Master, Grand Master, outside the mountain gate, people from the Tianshi Mansion, the Tang Sect, the Lu Family, and the Wanxiang Hall have come. They said they are here to celebrate Grand Master's birthday and have brought several carts of birthday gifts."

"?" "?" Zhuge Yu and Cheng Zhen were both stunned. This came without any warning and was too abrupt. What surprised them most was that Wanxiangtang, which had almost lost contact and had no news, was also in the queue for celebrating the birthday. "Uncle Master, do you need any help?" After all, it was Jiang Mo's birthday, and facing outsiders' birthday congratulations, Cheng Zhen didn't dare to let anyone in without permission. "You are a guest, take him to the main hall." "Yes, I'll go right away." With Jiang Mo's permission, Li Yan hurried to meet him. "Wait, little guy, just go to the main hall and prepare some tea. You don't have to go down the mountain." Zhuge Yu gave an order. "Yeah, got it, Master." Outside the mountain gate, in front of the thousand stone steps, the people who came south from Kyoto looked at the misty mountain and the looming palace with awe in their eyes. Lu Ci, Gao Mei, Tian Jinzhong, Zhang Chulan, and several young men and women from Wanxiang Hall were among them. There were also some high-ranking officials from the Nine Departments and guards of the Security Council guarding the surroundings. Behind them, there were large trucks filled with rare treasures parked, lined up like a long dragon. In addition, there are many tents stationed in the nearby mountains, where there are refugees, emerging warrior forces, and envoys from the fiefdoms of various demon kings. The scene is a mixed bag, but it is strangely peaceful at one point. No one dares to cause trouble or destroy any grass or trees. I don’t know how long I waited, but suddenly, the gray barrier revealed a passage, and a magnetic middle-aged man’s voice came. "Come in, Master is waiting for you." "Hello! It's been a long time, Junior Brother Zhuge." The white-haired Tian Jinzhong sighed deeply. He recognized the voice as that of his old friend Zhuge Yu who had helped him find out the truth about the murder. He immediately stepped forward. Everyone followed and entered one after another. The moment their bodies entered the magic circle and their feet hadn't even landed, they felt the surrounding scene blur. Then they came to an ancient hall, and Jiang Mo was sitting in the seat right in front, along with several other Trinity disciples. "Master Jiang, how are you? I, your junior brother, and the Tianshi Mansion send you greetings." As soon as they met, Tian Jinzhong bent over and bowed deeply. To him, this was the elder who deserved his most respect besides his parents and master. While the others were still lost in thought, Xuan Zun was almost an immortal, and his temperament was completely free of any worldly things. "Jinzhong, sit down." When Jiang Mo saw his old friend again, he smiled and waved for him to sit down at the seat on the right. "Hey, it's coming, it's coming." Tian Jinzhong smiled widely and took a step forward. He looked very energetic. Thanks to the revival of his spiritual energy, he has become younger and younger in recent years. "Lu Ci of the Lu family, along with the younger generations of the clan, Lu Gong and Lu Nianshuang, have come to celebrate the birthday of Patriarch Jiang."

"Tang Sect Gao Mei, along with his disciples Sun An and Zhang Yuying, have come to celebrate Sect Master Jiang's birthday." "Shi Fengye from Wanxiang Hall, along with fellow apprentices Yunqing and Yue Xu, and fellow apprentice Wanning, have come to wish Xuanzun a happy birthday." Those present also greeted him one after another and were invited to take a seat. There is a slight difference. People who are familiar with Jiang Mo and have old acquaintances with him still call him the same way as before. The young disciples of Wanxiang Hall addressed him as Xuan Zun with great respect, not daring to overstep the line in the slightest. They behaved uncomfortably, fearing that they would lose their manners. "My dear friends, who is my old friend Ji Yuqian?" Jiang Mo asked softly. He was deeply impressed by the Wanxiang Hall and missed it quite a bit when he thought about it now. For this reason, he arranged for several people to sit in the same place where Ji Yuqian had sat that year. "Reporting to Xuanzun, the person you are talking about is the Grand Master of the younger generation." "That's it" Jiang Mo responded thoughtfully, "The disciples of Wanxiang Hall, who are good at exploring the secrets of heaven, often die young." It has been rare to find old people living over sixty years old. Only a few young people came this time. I guess the elder in their school has already passed away. Then, the two sides chatted for a while. About half an hour later, before everyone said their purpose, they just ordered the Level 5 awakeners who were accompanying them to go down the mountain to carry the gifts, but they were stopped by Jiang Mo. "Everyone, I won't accept your gifts. The gift may be small, but the sentiment is great. The fact that you are here is enough." "How can I do this? Please accept it." Shi Fengye felt a little frightened. Not only him, but people from other sects also showed some emotional fluctuations and refused to accept gifts. In a sense, the other party might not welcome their uninvited visit at all. Jiang Mo, who possessed the Eye of Truth, could easily sense their emotions and guess what they were thinking. He said bluntly: "No matter who invited you here, there is no need to talk about impossible things." "Of course, as an elder, I understand your difficulties and am willing to give you appropriate help, especially to the few friends from Wanxiang Hall. I have a good relationship with your Grand Master." After the words were spoken, everyone's heart sank and no one dared to refute. Before they responded, Jiang Mo looked around and said with a smile, "This birthday celebration is an exception." "You don't have to do that next time. I rarely celebrate my birthday. This doesn't mean much to me, and there's no need for you to go there in person." "Yes, we understand. This trip was indeed reckless. Please forgive us." Lu Ci said bitterly, feeling helpless. Anyway, he hesitated for a long time and really didn't have the courage to say those words asking for help. Perhaps Xuan Zun knew their difficulties and spoke out first to save their last bit of dignity. When he thought of this, he felt even more ashamed and ironic. Gao Mei, Tian Jinzhong and others also looked gloomy and didn't know what to say. "I can help you in several ways. Please choose whatever you like." Jiang Mo sighed lightly and said in a calm voice: "1. The back mountain has the essence of the demon king's blood, which can cleanse the marrow and strengthen the body. Even if your body can't bear it, I can mix it to the appropriate concentration for you to help you improve your strength by one or two big steps;" "2. I have a collection of magical instruments from many sects. I can give you a high-level magical instrument. If you can wield it, it won't be a problem to kill the demon general." "3. Similar to the previous one, if you have a general direction and goal in mind for the secret techniques and skills of the sects you want to cultivate, tell me in detail and I will select the most suitable one for you."

"4. If you have great regrets in life, I can send you back to another past to make up for your wishes. Of course, you also choose to stay there forever." "Choose. You are the younger generation. You respect me and come to celebrate my birthday. This is the best help I can give you." After saying that, Jiang Mo smiled slightly, and said no more. He just drank his tea casually, his eyes sweeping across everyone's faces one by one, hoping that they would think twice before acting. (End of this chapter)