The Origin of the Five Decays of Heaven and Man Disease

Wang Xuan felt a chill run down his spine. Were they going to kidnap him too?

He couldn't quite see through the old fox, didn't know its true intentions, and couldn't judge whether it was genuinely friendly or harboring deep thoughts.

"So Qing Han is here. I've dragged her into this mess," Wu Yin whispered. Originally, she was the only one who was kidnapped, but now no one can escape.

"It's the Immortal Lords' Cave Mansion, not the Demon Cave. There's an immense opportunity there!" the Little Fox Immortal corrected, then glanced at Wang Xuan and muttered, "Break up with him!"

If it weren't for the old fox being there, Wang Xuan would have definitely taught it a lesson about how to respect its Ancestor Wang. This Little Fox was spouting slang all the time, truly acting like a fox pretending to be powerful...

The old fox rose into the air without unfolding its black wings; it simply flew like a black lightning bolt, heading towards the mountain peak ahead.

Wang Xuan's heart pounded. This was the first time he had ever seen a creature fly without using wings. It was probably the strongest demon he had ever seen in the world!

Even if he has a trump card, he probably still won't be able to deal with this old fox.

The White Tiger True Immortal in the grand scene clearly stated that her Silver Hairpin could only deal with beings at the early stage of the Transcendent Realm; it would be useless against anything stronger.

The Transcendent Immortals within the grand curtain cannot interfere with the mortal world; the energy and "weapons" they transfer are very limited, unless they are willing to pay an extremely heavy price.

This is also the source of Wang Xuan's confidence in entering the Supernatural Domain as soon as possible, greatly improving his strength, and then hunting down the Red-clothed Demon Immortal!

But now there's a problem: we can't keep the old fox in check!

"You should leave quickly while the old fox is gone and hasn't turned hostile yet," Wu Yin said with a sigh as she stood in front of Wang Xuan, advising him not to follow her into the depths of the secret place.

Because she wasn't sure if the Black Fox Clan was trustworthy.

"Those who bullied me can't leave!" Black Fox objected, pacing around Wang Xuan with cat-like steps. Having been tied up once, it held a grudge.

"Little Fox Immortal!" Wu Yin went over to comfort it and told it not to bark, and then let Wang Xuan leave.

"You stinky men!" The Little Fox snorted, turned its back on them, and stopped looking.

"Hurry up and go, thank you for saving me!" Wu Yin whispered, then gave Wang Xuan a light hug before quickly separating, saying, "Little Wang, take care!"

How could Wang Xuan just run away like that? He has no sense of responsibility whatsoever!

He shook his head and said, "I'll talk to Old Fox and see if I can reason with him."

If the old fox insists on keeping him here, even if he wants to escape, he can't run away at all. Who can outrun a demon that can fly through the air?

Wang Xuan looked up at the mountain peak; the old fox had already landed.

Zhao Qinghan was not afraid. Instead, she looked down the mountain and must have seen Wu Yin gently embracing him.

Wang Xuan strode forward towards the mountain peak.

"Wu Yin, break it off with him. Look, that woman on the mountain is so beautiful, he can't forget her and can't bear to run away!" The Little Fox twisted its waist and blinked its slender eyes, urging Wu Yin to make a clean break.

"What are you saying?!" Wu Yin wanted to pull its ear, but considering that it was a Supernatural Spirit Beast, she ultimately held back.

Great Grandmaster Horse was honest and quiet. With the awakening of its demon bloodline, it knew very well that this old fox was far more powerful than the leader of the Pegasus herd. It kept its head down and behaved itself obediently.

Despite knowing she had encountered a powerful demon, Zhao Qinghan remained calm and composed, listening attentively to the old fox's words without the slightest panic.

The old fox was very satisfied with her and said, "As expected of a descendant of Transcendent Immortals, you are much calmer than ordinary people. Cultivating immortality requires a heart that is not swayed by external things. This quality is very important."

When Wang Xuan arrived at the mountaintop and heard these words, he couldn't help but think to himself, "What kind of scene hasn't Zhao Qinghan seen in New Star? This is an aura cultivated since childhood. What does it have to do with the Transcendent Immortals?"

"Can I refuse?" Goddess Zhao countered.

"You should not refuse," the old fox said, emphasizing that it was something left to her descendants by the Transcendent Immortals, and she should receive those blessings.

Since Zhao Qinghan broke through to the Grandmaster realm, the light purple luster in her eyes has become more and more obvious, making the old fox feel immediately that he should take her to the Immortal Lords' Cave Mansion.

"Senior, what can the Transcendent Immortals leave for future generations?" Wang Xuan asked, "On our planet, there are all kinds of classic texts, from the secret chapters of the Daoist Ancestral Court to the Shakyamuni scriptures of Buddhism, and the Silver Animal Hide scrolls of the Pre-Qin Daoist practitioners. There is no shortage of inheritance."

The old fox smiled and said, "I have learned that your planet has degenerated and is no longer Supernatural Planet. All kinds of Energy Substance have receded, All Laws Decay, Immortal Lords' Cave Mansion have fallen from the void, making them unsuitable for cultivation."

Wang Xuan shook his head and said, "The energy on the planet is thin, but my family's patriarch took another approach and established a Daoist temple in outer space. There are still various Energy Substance in the universe, which is the place in ancient legends where the Ascension level experts ascended to the Nine Heavens to gather Qi Gathering. All kinds of mysterious essences are there. Modern humans can use technological means to ascend to the Nine Heavens and absorb what they need."

"I understand what you mean by 'outer heavens.' I know what that place is. Although it contains various Energy Substance, it's still sparse if it's not Supernatural Realm." The old fox wasn't easily fooled.

Wang Xuan stretched out his hand and said, "You see, my family's founder has found another way to bestow this substance upon us."

He released Mysterious Factor, injecting it into Zhao Qinghan's body. Ordinary people couldn't see it, but the old fox had obviously come into contact with such a thing before. It immediately opened its eyes wide and showed a look of surprise.

"Your family's founder actually opened Inner Scenery Realm, that's truly remarkable!" It nodded earnestly, very solemnly.

But it shook its head and said, "This kind of top-level Energy Substance also exists deep within the secret realm. There are Inner Scenery Treasure within the Immortal Lords' Cave Mansion. And do you know that the Transcendent Immortals disease is difficult to cure? Only by being baptized in the cleansing pool of the Immortal Lords' Cave Mansion can the problem be solved."

He explained that while Zhao Qinghan's strength was still insufficient and she had not yet stepped into the Supernatural Domain, the disease could still be cured; otherwise, it might still be passed on to the next generation.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xuan was in a dilemma.

Zhao Qinghan shook her head slightly at Wang Xuan, then stepped forward and said, "I don't want to stay because I don't want to say goodbye to my family forever, and I don't want to be separated from the people around me, separated by the sea of stars, never to see them again. If it's all for the sake of cultivating immortality, all those familiar and unforgettable things will become memories. Even if I ascend to immortality, what's the point?"

"Cultivating immortality does not mean completely severing ties with the mortal world. If you do that, you will lose all your true nature, become as cold as Ice Glacier, and as numb as rocks and soil. You are not a true immortal; you have simply gone astray."

The old fox patiently explained that having received the blessings of the Transcendent Immortals, one could return to visit family, but it was best to return to the depths of the secret realm every so often to draw upon new blessings.

"What kind of fortune?" Wu Yin, who had also climbed the mountain, couldn't help but ask. Although she was with the Little Fox Immortal, she had never understood these things.

She walked over lightly, took Zhao Qinghan's hand, and said, "I'm sorry, I've dragged you into this."

Zhao Qinghan shook her head and said, "Perhaps it's a matter of chance."

She smiled and hugged Wu Yin, patted her on the back, and said, "Your heart is not at peace, it's full of turmoil, there's no need to worry like this."

"Goddess Zhao, you're so unladylike! How could you say something like that!" Wu Yin lightly punched her.

Although they were whispering in barely audible voices, Wang Xuan's perception was exceptionally sharp, and he still heard them, leaving him speechless.

Both of them had been on the verge of death, and their reunion after not seeing each other for many days was a little joke after surviving a disaster. They quickly calmed down and went their separate ways.

Because they are now facing an old demon, whose fate and path depend on their choices.

The old fox solemnly said, "The so-called Creation is a special medicine prepared specifically for those with the Immortal Blood. It takes many years for the flowers to bloom and wither, and others cannot enjoy it. There are dozens of kinds."

"Senior Fox Fairy, how did the Transcendent Immortals Disease originate?" Zhao Qinghan asked, wanting to know the source of the disease.

Wang Xuan nodded; he also wanted to know the answer.

"In the past, several powerful beings lived deep within the secret realm. They were all capable of Ascension to Immortality, but they were reluctant to leave the world. As time passed, they encountered various problems, and the Five Decays of Heaven and Man Disease descended and infected their people."

Ultimately, several powerful individuals had no choice but to undergo the baptism of thunder to resolve the Transcendent Immortals Disease and enter the depths of the Great Curtain.

"Because his strength was too great, he was already equivalent to Transcendent Immortals and resided in the mortal world, so he contracted the Five Decays of Heaven and Man Disease?" Wang Xuan pondered, which evoked various associations.

Could it also be related to the Old Testament? But it's unlikely, as the Old Testament restricts those behind the Great Curtain.

For a time, he felt that there were all sorts of mysterious questions about Ascension to Immortality, and all his predecessors were exploring and progressing.

Wang Xuan sighed, for the true Ascension to Immortality was completely different from what was described in various supernatural tales. Even after so many years, in this era, there are still many questions about ascension to immortality.

Everyone is groping their way forward, without a truly fixed direction, and even the methods of cultivation have changed several times.

"Senior, regarding Ascension to Immortality, does it open up the Mental World of the higher levels?" Wang Xuan couldn't help but ask.

"Ascension to immortality is too far away for us to speculate on. We'll know when we reach that point." However, the old fox did tell him that earthly treasures, the items most favored by those who ascend to immortality, could be taken with them on their ascension.

"Will all those who should ascend to immortality but remain here suffer from the Transcendent Immortals Disease?" Zhao Qinghan asked.

Black Fox shook his head and said, "No, it's not that. People who followed the path of physical cultivation in their early years and had strong enough bodies don't seem to get this disease, but they all eventually passed away."

These words moved Wang Xuan, and they corroborated the explanations on the stone tablet. The first True Form Diagrams criticized that those whose physical bodies were not stable would face various hidden dangers when ascending to immortality.

"Go deep into the secret land, and you will receive immense benefits and be blessed by your ancestors," the black fox said.

"Can you really guarantee we can leave?" Wu Yin asked cautiously, as such doubt seemed somewhat disrespectful to Black Fox.

The black fox nodded solemnly and said, "Our clan was responsible for guarding the cave back then. We swore an oath to take care of the descendants of the Transcendent Immortals. After entrusting the destiny to you, we will naturally follow your own wishes."

In the past, after the Five Decays of Heaven and Man Disease broke out, there was initially no cure. Those powerful figures sent off many of their descendants and hastily ascended to immortality.

Later, through the curtain, they offered the Black Fox Clan some solutions, such as cultivating miraculous medicines.

"Right now, the concentration of various Energy Substance is unprecedented, and our spaceship cannot land. How do we leave?" Zhao Qinghan asked.

Wu Yin nodded. Was this old fox deceiving them, using their status Transcendent Immortals to open the cave?

The old fox smiled, able to catch fragments of their thoughts, and said, "Being cautious is good, but if I wanted to harm you, I wouldn't say so much; I would just capture you and use you."

It explained, "The Immortal Lords' Cave Mansion has a spaceship, a treasure crafted using immortal techniques, which can travel to outer space."

Such a treasure? For a moment, Wang Xuan and the two women were all deeply moved!

Black Fox added, "In addition, the energy surge in the secret realm is just a recent phenomenon. After a while, it should gradually recede and quiet down."

Wang Xuan asked, "How did the people from the three Supernatural Planet of Euler, Yuhua, and Heluo come here? Where are their spaceships?"

"In your civilization's terms, they came from a wormhole rift, not a spaceship, but the technology of those three planets should be quite advanced."

The three were astonished. Did this mean they could travel from here to those three Supernatural Planet?

The old fox warned, "I advise you not to take the risk. There must be top experts guarding the other side of the wormhole rift, and they will not allow outside creatures to cross over at will."

In the end, Zhao Qinghan and Wu Yin agreed and went deep into the secret place.

"Don't go!" Zhao Qinghan whispered to Wang Xuan, making it clear that if there was danger, there was no point in him going; he wouldn't be able to solve the problem.

Wang Xuan remained silent.

The old fox laughed and said, "You're still not at ease. The Abandoned Immortal City has been quite lively lately. Supernatural War beings has broken out outside the city. You can go and take a look, and learn from some Supernatural Being deep within the secret realm about the origins of my Black Fox clan."

It grabbed the Little Fox Immortal and made it lead the way. Then, the old fox flew away and disappeared into the End of the Sky.

"I'm starting to believe it," Wang Xuan said.

"Of course my grandfather wouldn't lie, only someone as stinky as you..." The Little Fox stopped abruptly, afraid of being beaten.

Great Grandmaster Horse Ma "resurrected," his four hooves pounding the ground. Looking at the Little Fox Immortal, he ultimately didn't dare to kick it, realizing that this fox was Supernatural Spirit Beast, which put him under a lot of pressure.

With Wang Xuan having eliminated Xiong Kun and his two companions, the outer area was no longer a threat. He had originally planned to take Zhao Qinghan and the others to the Inner Scenery Treasure while he was still a mortal to absorb its Mysterious Factor, but now he realized it was no longer necessary.

Since that's the case, he decided to go to the Earth Immortal City to find Old Chen and Old Zhong!