CHAPTER 249: CHAPTER 236: THE FINAL GIFT

Although Shi Nian is a joyous person, Ling Tian Sword Master still tried his best to make the coming-of-age ceremony as formal as possible.

This rite of passage ceremony in the Mortal World is very complex, and Ling Tian Sword Master has adapted it with some unique features of Ling Tian Peak.

As Shi Nian’s elder, he said a few words of blessing, then he was the first to present his coming-of-age gift to Shi Nian.

Shi Nian actually didn’t lack anything at the moment, but after coming back this time, she was particularly fond of top-grade crystal stones. Ling Tian Sword Master gave all three thousand top-grade crystal stones he had to Shi Nian, and added a pair of gloves made from millennium heavenly silk. There was no helping it. As her Master skilled in swordsmanship, Shi Nian was clueless about it, and she was used to fighting with her fists, so gloves seemed like a more appropriate gift.

After that, based on seniority,

it was Lu Zhuoyan’s turn.

Shi Nian had been long looking forward to the coming-of-age gift from her little martial uncle.

There was no helping it, he was a super-rich tycoon.

Lu Zhuoyan smiled and handed over a storage ring.

Shi Nian was just about to inspect it,

but Lu Zhuoyan said, "Don’t look now. Wait until after midnight, then take a look."

Why wait until after midnight?

Shi Nian was somewhat puzzled.

Lu Zhuoyan smiled, "Keep a sense of mystery."

His smile was seamless, and his expression was impeccable.

Shi Nian didn’t notice anything amiss and agreed.

Then, Mu Nanqing and the others also presented their carefully prepared coming-of-age gifts.

After everyone from Ling Tian Peak had given their gifts,

Ling Tian Sword Master produced a pile of storage bags, each with an introduction.

"This one is sent by Lin Bai Sword Immortal through someone."

"This is from Bai Hua Immortal Venerable."

"This is from Chao Fang Immortal Venerable."

"This is from Venerable Huo Lie."

"And your little friend Yu Dong’er has also sent a gift."

"These, I won’t check now. You can take your time to look at them later."

Shi Nian gleefully accepted them all.

My family,

With this wave, straight to the skies.

In a few more days, she could use cultivation as an excuse to get more demon crystals from several Demon Lords.

By then,

The number of top-grade demon crystals she had would reach a considerable amount.

It was also time for her to start another round of expenses.

For the next expenditure, Shi Nian’s primary goal was to increase the cultivation level of the baldy.

In order to purify the Demon Pool, the feather of the baldy might be the key.

As the baldy’s cultivation level rises, the purifying power of the feather will also be further enhanced.

Once the ability of that feather is enhanced, thoroughly purifying the Demon Pool will no longer be a dream.

Of course,

All these are worries for later.

Today,

Shi Nian just wanted to have a joyous birthday like a little child.

On this day,

Ling Tian Peak was bustling with excitement into the night.

Shi Nian usually doesn’t drink alcohol, but this time, she drank and merrymade with everyone.

Late at night,

It was already midnight.

Lu Zhuoyan stood there, looking up at the sky.

In his mind, that voice was already urging him frantically.

"Lu Zhuoyan, you said you needed seven days, and I have given you seven days," the voice said.

"You said to wait until midnight, now it is midnight."

"If you dare to delay any longer, don’t think that I am always so easygoing."

In that voice, a hint of killing intent was faintly discernible.

Lu Zhuoyan fell silent.

"You are just a soul fragment of mine! Only by merging with me, do we become a complete life! Lu Zhuoyan, you weren’t meant to exist in this world!"

"Return at once!"

The voice kept saying.

"If you are disobedient, whoever you are refusing to return for, I will kill that person! Is it for that woman celebrating her birthday? Once I am free, I will make her life a living hell so that you understand the consequences of defying me."

The murderous intent in the voice grew stronger and stronger.

The patience of that existence had clearly reached its limit.

Lu Zhuoyan responded in his mind.

"Since I’ve promised today, I will not go back on my word. Just give me one last incense stick’s worth of time."

That voice snorted coldly: "This is the last mercy I have for you."

The voice disappeared.

Lu Zhuoyan pursed his lips, as he looked over the bustling peak of Ling Tian Peak, a trace of daze flashing through his eyes.

He is Lu Zhuoyan.

He is just Lu Zhuoyan.

He has people he cares about.

He also has people who care about him.

That person said that this time is called a return.

But for Lu Zhuoyan, this time means death.

After the return, he is no longer Lu Zhuoyan, but just a part of that person’s memories.

That person, when recalling the Ling Tian Sword Master, Shi Nian, these people he cared about, will feel nothing. He will browse through his own memories, feeling as if he had watched a novel.

The person that is Lu Zhuoyan...

Will indeed cease to exist.

A trace of sadness flickered in Lu Zhuoyan’s eyes.

But for this outcome, he had already been prepared for a very, very long time.

This ending is his destiny.

Lu Zhuoyan stepped forward, approaching the Ling Tian Sword Master.

The Ling Tian Sword Master’s face was flushed from drinking, and upon seeing Lu Zhuoyan, he couldn’t help but raise his eyes: "Junior brother, aren’t you drinking?"

Lu Zhuoyan said softly: "Senior brother, I’m so sorry."

Ling Tian Sword Master: "???"

His drunkenness immediately sobered up, and he even became slightly alarmed.

What is the situation?

Lu Zhuoyan is actually apologizing to him?

"Did you secretly drink my wine again?" Ling Tian Sword Master was anxious: "Was it that bottle of Heavenly Immortal Honey? You shouldn’t do this."

Lu Zhuoyan: "...No. I just feel that, after so many years, you’ve worked hard."

Ling Tian Sword Master didn’t believe it at all, staring at Lu Zhuoyan: "What exactly did you do? Just tell me, I can handle it."

Lu Zhuoyan: "...Goodbye."

He then turned towards Mu Nanqing.

"Little Uncle-Master?" Mu Nanqing was perceptive, and she felt something was off as she looked at Lu Zhuoyan.

"Nanqing, come here," Lu Zhuoyan said.

Mu Nanqing stepped forward.

Lu Zhuoyan placed his hand on top of Mu Nanqing’s head.

Mu Nanqing was startled, and the next moment, she suddenly felt her mind clear up a lot. The previously obscure Immortal Path’s cultivation techniques suddenly became clear.

Lu Zhuoyan’s voice simultaneously began to sound.

"The Giant Clan, in the Immortal World, is also considered a dominant power. The cultivation technique you’ve acquired is enough for you to digest for a long time. Absorb this power well, it can help you understand and assimilate everything you have acquired more swiftly."

Lu Zhuoyan quickly let go of Mu Nanqing.

And at this moment, his aura instantly weakened a lot.

"Little Uncle-Master! What are you doing?" Shi Nian’s expression drastically changed.

Everyone else could no longer care about drinking, their expressions changed slightly as they watched Lu Zhuoyan.

"Junior brother! What is this? Even if you really stole the Heavenly Immortal Honey, I wouldn’t blame you for it, isn’t that enough?" The Ling Tian Sword Master’s heart also panicked.

He suddenly had a bad premonition.

Lu Zhuoyan smiled but did not stop. He then approached Lu Xingzhi.

Lu Xingzhi’s complexion changed slightly: "Little Uncle-Master, I don’t need anything."

"Your Spirit Root has fully integrated, with Water and Fire Spiritual Roots, there is a chance to evolve into the Destruction Spiritual Root, but it’s only a chance. Today, I will fill in this hope for you." Lu Zhuoyan placed his hand on Lu Xingzhi’s forehead.

Lu Xingzhi wanted to stop him, but he couldn’t move at all.

In just a moment, Lu Zhuoyan let go.

Lu Xingzhi felt that there was a slight change in his Spirit Root, but he couldn’t be certain what kind of change it was.

But he didn’t care about this. At this moment, all he wanted was for Lu Zhuoyan to take back this gift.

The next moment.

Lu Xingzhi walked up to Yun Jian.

Before he could even lift his hand.

The figure of Shi Nian instantaneously blocked in front.