Chapter 1621: The Road to Immortal Extermination on the Mountain

Despite everything she had been through, Bai Shuyue still hadn't forgotten her beloved nephew. Part of the reason she conceived of creating a new cultivation method was so that Li Fan could practice cultivation. Moreover, Bai Shuyue had a faint premonition that the potential and prospects of this new method would surpass ordinary cultivation techniques.

"The Boundless Wall's vision is limited to this lifetime," she thought. "But what I aim for is dozens, even hundreds, of future lifetimes! I can't possibly calculate the Infinite before cultivating in every single lifetime. Not only is it troublesome, but I might also fail, wasting a reincarnation opportunity."

"This new method... Must not be abandoned!"

"However, this doesn't conflict with my temporary use of the old method to quickly raise my cultivation level. With greater power, my perspective will surely change, making the derivation of the new method much more efficient."

In an instant, various thoughts flashed through Bai Shuyue's mind. She then nodded to the Boundless Wall and said, "Don't worry, I have my own considerations."

Temporarily setting aside the development of the new cultivation method, Bai Shuyue focused on her practice, leveraging the power of the Infinite and disregarding the rules of the Heavenly Venerate, which defied reason within the Profound Yellow World. As for resources, with the Boundless Wall's sponsorship, she had nothing to worry about.

The terrifying accumulation of spiritual insight from thirty reincarnations was now undeniably evident. After more than ten days of secluded cultivation, Bai Shuyue felt an invisible barrier rise before her. Ahead... there was no further path to take.

"According to ancient immortal cultivation texts, I have now reached the pinnacle of mortal existence, the peak of merging with the Dao."

"If there's no hope of becoming an immortal, one must seek methods for longevity, either by borrowing the power of heaven and earth's rules or by relying on rare longevity-enhancing items."

"The realm countless cultivators throughout history have yearned for, I reached in ten days."

"Cultivation... it's surprisingly easy."

Bai Shuyue looked up at the sky and let out a long breath. Frankly, even she hadn't expected her cultivation speed to be so terrifying. Consequently, after emerging from seclusion, she was momentarily disoriented.

Not to mention the Boundless Wall. The Boundless Wall, which had previously been clamoring for her to quickly enter secluded cultivation, fell into an eerie, uncharacteristic silence after witnessing Bai Shuyue's unrestricted cultivation speed. It even seemed a little afraid, subtly moving further away and no longer as close as before.

Bai Shuyue found it amusing. "You were the one who tried every method to get me to cultivate. And now that I've truly worked hard, you're acting like this."

"Why?"

The Boundless Wall mumbled, "I just suddenly thought of something... something frightening."

"Frightening?"

"Perhaps, in other worlds, you are some extraordinary figure. Only in this world, suppressed by the Profound Yellow World's unique environment, have you remained a mortal. If you transcend and then meet other versions of yourself from other worlds..."

"Wouldn't that be like a lamb entering a tiger's den?"

The more the Boundless Wall thought about it, the more sense it made, and its expression grew increasingly somber. It sighed deeply, like a frost-bitten eggplant.

"How would that be like a lamb entering a tiger's den?" Bai Shuyue felt a surge of curiosity. At this moment, she didn't fully understand the truth of the Mountains and Seas, nor the fact of countless parallel possibilities. Let alone the cultivation method of transcendent beings unifying their various selves.

The Boundless Wall briefly explained it to her, and immediately, Bai Shuyue's expression also grew serious.

"So, even after achieving transcendence, it won't necessarily make me safer? Instead, it could become more dangerous because I'll be exposing myself?"

"Under normal circumstances, those who reach transcendence don't need to worry about such things. After all, even with infinite possibilities in the Mountains and Seas, it's extremely rare for multiple versions of oneself to achieve transcendence. But your talent is so monstrous. It's hard to say what might happen with you," the Boundless Wall sighed.

High cultivation talent is certainly a good thing. But if it's too high, it might not be. This was something the Boundless Wall hadn't considered before. However, knowing her own situation, Bai Shuyue was well aware of the true origin of her heaven-defying talent.

"If my other selves in other worlds don't have the ability to continuously reincarnate, they certainly won't be like me." Bai Shuyue understood this, feeling a slight sense of relief. Even though she knew the truth, she couldn't explicitly tell the Boundless Wall, maintaining an unsettling silence instead.

In the silence, Bai Shuyue couldn't help but fall into a sudden reverie, once again feeling curious about the truth behind her continuous reincarnations.

"If I keep reincarnating, what about the other me in other worlds?"

"What kind of power is controlling all of this?"

When she was initially a mortal, Bai Shuyue didn't feel much fear towards her continuous reincarnation ability. She simply saw it as a lucky acquisition. But now, just a step away from becoming an immortal, she could see everything more clearly. This was a formidable, unimaginable power, beyond even what a True Immortal could achieve! The more she thought, the more insignificant and powerless she felt before it.

The Boundless Wall and Bai Shuyue simultaneously fell into a long silence. However, their fears were not the same.

After a long while, it was finally the Boundless Wall that broke the silence. "Damn it, I'll trust my gut feeling! This shouldn't be a disaster; instead, it's a great fortune!" it said, gritting its teeth.

Bai Shuyue came back to her senses and shook her head with a wry smile. "Let's take it one step at a time. I was just a humble mortal at first, and now I've lived for so many lifetimes. Even if I suddenly die, it would be worth it. Why worry about such things unnecessarily?"

After this interlude, the two formally discussed the method of ascending to immortality.

"Immortals are different from mortals because of the Mountains and Seas."

"The Upper Mountains grant immortals great power; the Infinite Sea provides an endless source..."

Like any other being hearing the truth of the Mountains and Seas for the first time, Bai Shuyue was deeply shaken. The immense power of immortals far exceeded their imagination.

"No wonder the difference between immortals and mortals is like a chasm," Bai Shuyue mused inwardly.

The Boundless Wall continued, "Your current cultivation level is sufficient. If the Immortal Court still existed, I could secretly acquire an Imperial Edict from the Immortal Emperor, and you'd instantly ascend. However..."

"With the Immortal Realm destroyed, even if I still have some in stock, it probably wouldn't be effective anymore."

Hearing this, Bai Shuyue was a little puzzled. "Exactly how much have you swallowed?"

The Boundless Wall rolled its eyes. "What do you know? With food in your belly, your heart isn't flustered. If I hadn't prepared for a rainy day years ago and collected so many resources, how could I have escaped alive from the great catastrophe that destroyed the Immortal Realm?"

"Perhaps it's precisely because you overate that your current strength is weaker than it used to be," Bai Shuyue scoffed.

"There's some truth to that. But you see..." The Boundless Wall's large eyes swiveled, and it said with a hint of self-satisfaction, "The power I pursue is actually quite different from what you cultivators seek."

"Ultimately, I'm just a piece of tile. Why would I chase after fighting and killing?"

After spending so many lifetimes together, this was the first time Bai Shuyue heard the Boundless Wall say such a thing. She thought for a moment, and her eyes instantly showed disbelief: "Don't tell me your ultimate pursuit is still..."

"Exactly! My aspiration is to become the foremost pillar of talent between the Mountains and Seas!" the Boundless Wall declared with stern righteousness. "You must know, back in the Grand Easiness Palace, I was ranked above the Saint Lords! To oversee Saint Lords and suppress the Mountains and Seas—that is what we, the pillars, strive for our entire lives."

"All the resources I consumed in the past have transformed into internal refining power, steadily pushing me towards my goal..."

"Of course, external assistance is also very important," the Boundless Wall's tone suddenly shifted, and it looked intently at Bai Shuyue. "If you can transcend and, while you're at it, take me to the legendary Other Shore... that would directly save me a million years of arduous effort. You're not even a True Immortal yet; you still need to work hard."

This lighthearted banter completely dispelled the previous tense atmosphere.

"Since the Immortal Realm no longer exists, how exactly can I ascend to immortality?" Bai Shuyue asked again.

"Fleeting clouds obscure your sight; you cannot see the Mountains and Seas. To behold their true form..."

"Hold me tightly!" the Boundless Wall suddenly interjected, simultaneously releasing strands of the Infinite Dao. Then it continued: "You must use the bones of True Immortals from this world to pave a path to climb the mountains and reach the sea!"

Bai Shuyue's heart trembled. For a mortal body to undertake the act of slaying immortals would ordinarily be a fantasy. But with the Infinite Dao in hand, it was not impossible.