Translator: Tamon Translation Checker: Silavin On Soaring Immortal Mountain, Chen Changan rose from his favourite chair and stretched after his trip with Mirage’s Avatar. “Five thousand Domain Points, gone, just like that. How my heart bleeds.” He was toying with the multicoloured Sarira he got when he cancelled Mirage and transferred over. It shone with newfound power in the Immortal Land; even chanting surrounded it—an ancient Buddhist eulogy. A glimmer of life flickered on the Sarira. Chen Changan gasped, “Life Force? Jian Qian is still not dead?” He let go of it, and the Sarira shot out into the sky. Chen Changan smiled. This was in the Absolute Domain. [Nothing can escape, least of all a puny Sarira!] He raised his hand, and a huge palm formed in the Heavens to grab the Sarira. Chen Changan gave it a curious look, its Buddhist Glow turning stronger and stronger as more Immortal Energy rushed in. Its Life Force only grew. It did not belong to Jian Qian, however, a soothing aura and calming chanting now surrounded it. It was clear that the Sarira had changed just now. Taking a closer look, Chen Changan found the growing Life Force had no consciousness, like it was incubating a new life. Chen Changan gapped. [What is this Sarira trying to grow? [This is why that Wu Liang wanted the multicoloured Sarira!?] On the off chance that it was just Jian Qian reborn, Chen Changan could just slap it dead. Flicking the bead, Chen Changan threw it to the sacred fig. “Fig, look after it.” “Understood, Young Master.” Chen Changan went over to where Ling Bao’er and Foxy cultivated. Ling Bao’er was a fresh Nascent Soul at the tender age of eleven. Such a talent would make her a top genius on the Nine Province Continent. As for Foxy, she was at the 5th Layer of the Foundation Establishment, though still netting Chen Changan some good Domain Points. Ling Bao’er cultivated Dugu Nine Swords. Her Mastery of the sword along with the art allowed her to face a 6th-layer Nascent Soul cultivator without trouble. [If she unleashes the full power of Dugu Nine Swords, she could go even further!] Chen Changan was gratified to have such disciples. “Bao’er, Foxy, train hard these three days. We’re leaving for the Continent Assembly afterward.” The girls perked up. “Yes, Master, I’ll do my best to bring my cultivation to new heights. I won’t let Master down.” “Ya, yi, ya, yi!” The girls worked even harder, getting ready for the Continent Assembly. The following day, Hei dropped by Eternity Temple to visit Chen Changan. “Senior, I’ve let Ah’Miao know about Jian Qian and found out that he was indeed the one Mist Province Lord wanted her to marry.” Chen Changan nodded, expecting as much. “Did Ah’Miao say anything?” Hei turned awkward, unable to say that Ah’Miao was devoted to repaying him. “Ah’Miao is immensely grateful and will repay Senior.” Chen Changan was very curious about how she’d go about doing it. [It’s been so long since I petted a cat.] Chen Changan recalled how he rode Flood Dragon Hei yesterday into the Heavens, so carefree, so relaxed, that he saw Hei as only his mount. Chen Changan said, “Flood Dragon Hei.” “Yes, Senior?” “Will you be my mount?” Hei’s heart shook, touched to the core. “Senior…” [I asked for too much, expecting a Spirit Severing Demon Emperor to become a mount. Hei is very respectful, but not to the point he’d be delighted to let me step on him. Using Absolute Domain had gone to my head, to the point of asking a Demon Emperor to be my ride.] Chen Changan did not let his disappointment show though. “Flood Dragon Hei, I won’t force you.” He was oblivious of Hei’s inner thoughts. [The almighty Senior, without equal, can’t have someone unworthy as me, a mere Spirit Severing Demon, as his mount.] In his eyes, only those Immortal Beasts from the Upper Realm had the qualifications to be Chen Changan’s mount. But listening to his words, [Senior wants me as a mount], making him feel like he was dreaming. The Flood Dragon was shocked to the core and excited. Hei was touched to the point of tears. This had to be the greatest fortune of his lifetimes. There was no way he’d miss it. Hei fell to one knee, showing complete reverence. “Senior, I’m willing to serve you all my life, or die trying!” Who said Demons are philistine? His words were the peak of refinement. Chen Changan was silent. [Guess I was overthinking it. Hei is beyond excited to let me ride him.] “Good, from now on, you are to call me Young Master.” “Understood, Young Master.” “As you’re now my mount, Flood Dragon Hei is too unappealing for you. Your new name shall be Xiao Hei. What do you think?” Hei was overwhelmed with worship. “Young Master’s unrivalled in the world. The name of Xiao Hei will ring like thunder in everyone’s ears. I must’ve led a truly blessed previous life to be offered such a favour.” (Tamon: Xiao means little, kind of like a pet name.) Chen Changan smiled, “Xiao Hei, you have a bright future.”