Cultivation towards immortality, starting from being a fisherman

In the distant horizon, one can see countless ethereal ribbons drifting.

These ribbons emit dazzling halos.

The halos are dangerous zones formed by high-intensity space-time turbulence constantly colliding with each other.

The danger level surpasses even the space-time whirlpools, with an unestimable upper limit.

Even the Heavenly Immortals of the Three Alliances know very little about the time-space sea domain within these halos.

A mystical incarnation of Su Ping, disguised as an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator.

Stood on the deck, gazing at the halos in marvel at the Northern King's chronosphere spectacle.

"Every time I come, I'm curious about what's behind the halos."

"Could it be another vast and boundless time domain?"

Beside Su Ping's avatar, an old woman of Divinity Transformation Realm mused aloud, her voice drawing agreement from a pair of young men and women standing nearby.

"Behind it should be the endless void, right?"

Su Ping's avatar thought for a moment and answered seriously, realizing that after responding, the young man and woman were looking over, he hurriedly smiled and said:

"Just a guess."

"Endless void, huh? I read in the family records that it's the place where all worlds go after death, the Underworld of the worlds."

"And also the nest of those terrifying void creatures, isn't it?"

The young male cultivator pondered and upon saying this, quickly introduced himself.

His name is Xiahou Ling, and the young lady next to him is his sister Xiahou Qing.

They are members of the Xiahou family.

And upon mentioning the Xiahou family.

Su Ping's avatar clearly noticed that the cultivators around them were looking at this young pair with a hint of seriousness and caution in their eyes.

Su Ping's avatar soon realized why this was the case.

The Xiahou family... isn't that the same family as Deacon Xiahou, the one I appointed to help manage the Xuanling Realm?

Well, it's unsurprisingly that the family of a valued subordinate prospers and its members receive importance... nothing wrong with that.

In some way, they've latched onto the tiger's skin of the Xuanling Realm.

Everyone now knows that the World-saving Lineage covers the Xuanling Realm.

Therefore, it's only natural for them to have such an association.

Not being noticed or feared by others would be odd.

Su Ping's avatar also surveyed the two young cultivators.

Neither were really over thirty years old.

Yet, one was in the Nascent Soul Middle Period, the other in the Nascent Soul Early Period.

Even considering the family inheritance, profound resources, and no shortage of Spirit Pills.

One could still say their talent wasn't lacking.

Of course, compared to himself, they were lacking.

After an incense stick's time, the Immortal Boat completely halted.

Then, a mysterious masked woman in a golden gauze dress appeared above the Immortal Boat.

The pressure of Returning to Void came down from the woman, making all cultivators, except for Su Ping's avatar, shudder.

"For this trip, the Duobao Immortal Boat will stay here for seventy-two two-hours."

"Everyone please be mindful of the time, we won't wait for anyone past the limit."

After issuing this warning, the woman softened her tone as she glanced around and said:

"The Duobao Chamber of Commerce always marks prices clearly and treats everyone fairly!"

"As long as you excavate Star Sky Stones within this space-time turbulence, all promises will be fulfilled on the spot."

"Well then, I wish you all the best of luck. Off you go."

After the masked woman finished speaking, she waved her arm.

The Barrier at the front of the Immortal Boat vanished.

Immediately, winds carrying space-time turbulence slashed down like knives.

The cultivators on the deck all manifested various forms of Protective spirit light.

Those with weaker cultivation even resorted to Protective Spiritual Treasures or talismans to fend off these space-time turbulences.

"Farewell!"

Several cultivators cupped their hands in salute, and after flying out of the Immortal Boat, they transformed into escape lights in different directions.

Su Ping's avatar watched them leave, being the last to step off the deck, then he moved and vanished.

The masked woman narrowed her eyes.

As a tribute of the Duobao Chamber of Commerce, she too had sensed Su Ping's avatar's peculiarity.

However, in these times, there were many such peculiar cultivators.

Allowing for small secrets among cultivators sufficed as a tacit rule for everyone.

As long as others weren't causing trouble, or causing trouble beyond one's domain, none were willing to meddle unnecessarily.

Moreover, the masked woman had checked the details of Su Ping's avatar and found that he had an endorsement token from an elder of law enforcement from the Xuanling Realm, putting her further at ease.

Su Ping's avatar had a clear purpose, and in no time, he entered a zone of turbulence and found within it a Small World.

It was a near-dead Small World, somewhat akin to those planets in the Water Blue Star world.

Its surface, scoured by space-time turbulence, had turned into a desert, with not a trace of life.

Yet, even within such harsh environments, there was a chance to find a precious Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure known as Star Sky Stone.

It was this unique mineral that attracted waves of cultivators to explore.

The Duobao Chamber of Commerce had recognized this business opportunity early on.

A thousand years ago, the Duobao Chamber of Commerce had established this route specifically to transport adventurous cultivators for exploration and purchase of Star Sky Stones.

The fair purchase price kept this commercial route thriving.

After Su Ping entered the Xuanling Realm, with the outbreak of war, the demand for Star Sky Stones greatly increased.

Which in turn increased the number of cultivators seeking quick profits.

Leading to more frequent trips on this route.

Even within the Duobao Chamber of Commerce, there were proposals to form their own exploration teams.

However, the space-time turbulence near the edges was fraught with too many unforeseen events.

Though it seemed that a Golden Core cultivator could enter with a Spiritual Treasure and discover Star Sky Stones.

If any unexpected event occurred, like a sudden appearance of a space-time whirlpool or space-time storm.

It could instantly shatter even a Returning to Void cultivator!

After careful consideration, the Duobao Chamber of Commerce decided it best not to risk it and continued focusing on transportation.

Su Ping's avatar sensed that among the accompanying cultivators, though most intended to dig for Star Sky Stones.

There were a few with ulterior motives.

But Su Ping's avatar couldn't bother with them.

As long as they didn't interfere with him, all was well.

Yet.

When Su Ping stood on the surface of the Small World enveloped in space-time turbulence, using the updated Abyss Challenge function.

When he opened an ordinary challenge here.

A space-time rift appeared.

And with just a look from Su Ping's avatar, all the Abyss Monsters within the rift were obliterated instantly.

At the same time, the grey soil began to surface, covering the space-time rift.

Forming a protective grey line.

These grey soils are what Su Ping's true self had crafted using the Abyss knowledge.

Although the materials are hard to find, by relying on the resources stockpiled, it's possible to produce enough Abyss Grey Soil for these places.

What was lacking could only be accumulated gradually.

Once the conditions were met, Su Ping's avatar quickly entered a space-time turbulence, where he discovered a Small World within the chaotic currents.

It was a dying Small World, reminiscent of those planets on Water Blue Star.

The surface had been eroded to a desert by space-time turbulence, leaving no hint of life in the entire Small World.

In such a ruthless environment, there was always the chance of finding a precious Heavenly Material from these Small Worlds.

It's precisely this unique environment that lured wave after wave of cultivators here to explore.

The Duobao Chamber of Commerce had long spotted this business opportunity.

A thousand years ago, they had already established this operational route, recognizing that they could run a stable business from it.

Following Su Ping's settlement in the Xuanling Realm, the business of the Duobao Chamber of Commerce surged with the rising demand for Star Sky Stones as war broke out.

The desire to make a fortune increased the number of hopeful adventurers.

This made the route more frequented.

Within the Duobao Chamber of Commerce, there were even suggestions to organize their own expeditions to find more Star Sky Stones.

Although a Golden Core cultivator could potentially discover Star Sky Stones while navigating space-time turbulence, assisted by a Spiritual Treasure or talisman.

However, sudden risks, like emerging space-time whirlpools, could disintegrate even a Returning to Void Cultivator in an instant!

The Duobao Chamber of Commerce ultimately determined it was wiser not to pursue this risky venture, deciding instead to focus on transportation.

Su Ping's avatar realized that, as the cultivators rapidly dispersed into the turbulence, some had ulterior motives.

Yet, Su Ping's avatar was unwilling to meddle.

He would be fine as long as they didn't disrupt his own plans.

But.

As Su Ping's avatar stood at the edge of the deck, he could see the young Xiahou siblings flying towards him, covered in blood, their forms battered, and frantically calling for help as they spotted him.

"Taoist Friend, help!"

"We will reward you generously!"

A voice came from afar, not one asking Su Ping to not mind his own business, but rather to:

"It seems endless fate brings us together!"

"Your vitality is unusually vigorous for a cultivator, and though your spirit is hidden, it cannot escape my divine sight."