"The previous cultivator who possessed the ancient ring perished in a secret realm that only cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Realm could enter. At the time, Jinghong was only in the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, yet she made a dazzling display of her abilities in the secret realm. By a fortunate coincidence, she ultimately obtained me."
"I observed that Jinghong was a child of good character, with great potential. With a little cultivation, she might one day advance to Tribulation Transcendence, becoming a half-immortal. If she lived longer, I wouldn't have to keep changing hosts so often."
"So I revealed my identity and said I hoped to take her as my disciple, asking whether she was willing. Jinghong naturally wouldn't pass up such an opportunity, and became my disciple."
Lu Yang wondered, When you say you revealed your identity, do you mean your identity as the great Venerable Yinglong?
Of course, he only dared think that and didn't dare say it aloud.
"After that, I used immortal power to cleanse Jinghong's marrow, improve her aptitude, and change her spiritual root. I taught her immortal arts and techniques, as well as the art of refining artifacts. When she went out on missions, I helped her analyze the situation and guided her thinking, letting her find the answers herself. Because I worried she might draw too much attention and catch the attention of the Immortal of Annihilation, I told her to keep as low a profile as possible and not go looking for trouble."
Lu Yang: "..."
They all had an immortal helping them. So how was it that the difference between them was so huge?
At the mention of this, the Everlasting Immortal perked up. "Oh, then we're about the same! After Lu Yang revived me, I helped him to repay