Even a Nobody Could Have a Brilliant Life

[Entering the Immortal Path - Day 1]

You, draped in a tattered Star Pattern Cloak, slipped into the Immortal Path like a ghost.

The dim star patterns on the cloak resonated slightly with the glow of the Immortal Path. This was the last protection left by the ancestors of the Shen Clan, which could perfectly conceal their presence.

Avoiding the main areas rich in Spiritual Qi energy and frequented by cultivators, you trudged along the hidden paths recorded in your family genealogy, paths long forgotten by the world, towards the deepest part of the immortal Immortal Path.

Every step was taken with utmost care; as the "Pathfinder" of this generation of the Shen Clan, no mistakes were allowed.

[Entering the Immortal Path - Day 4]

The path grew increasingly desolate, littered with ruins.

Beneath a broken, ancient stone bridge, you unexpectedly discover a six-leafed plant emitting a faint starlight glow— Star Marrow Grass.

It can not only improve cultivation level, but also increase the chance of breaking through to a higher realm.

"If you take it..." Your Adam's apple bobbed, and your palms clenched involuntarily. But at that moment, a cold voice echoed in your heart:

'It's useless. You're mediocre. You might as well be sent home and left for the Pathfinder.'

My fingers suddenly froze.

Yes.

It would be too wasteful to eat it myself; if it were refined into a pill, its medicinal effects would increase many times over.

"Heh... With this, this trip wasn't entirely fruitless." You chuckled self-deprecatingly, carefully sealing the Spirit Grass into Jade Box. "The next person to obtain this will have a higher chance of completing the Immortal Path."

The moment the Jade Box was placed in my arms, it felt as if it weighed a thousand pounds.

[Entering the Immortal Path - Day 7]

As you were walking along a deserted ancient road, you suddenly noticed faint footsteps behind you.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait."

You paused, then slowly turned around.

Three cultivators approached, their faces bearing ambiguous smiles.

The leader was a burly man with a dark red longsword hanging at his waist, while the other two stood on either side, subtly blocking your escape route.

"What's up?" you asked calmly, but your hand had already quietly rested on your Storage Bag.

"Haha, don't be nervous." The burly cultivator grinned, revealing a set of gleaming white teeth. "We brothers are a bit short on cash lately and would like to borrow some Spirit Crystal crystals from you, fellow Daoist."

Your gaze darkened slightly, and you said calmly, "No."

"Nothing?" The thin man on the left narrowed his eyes and chuckled sinisterly, "Isn't that a bit stingy, fellow Daoist?"

You fell silent, merely turning slightly to the side, your right hand lightly resting on the hilt of your sword, adopting a defensive stance.

Seeing this, the burly cultivator's smile didn't fade. Instead, he waved his hand and said, "Alright, alright, it seems you're also short on funds, then forget it."

Although they didn't make a move, you remained wary and quickly left.

[Entering the Immortal Path - Day 9]

The three men did not leave, but followed you at a leisurely pace, always maintaining a distance of several feet.

It's obvious that it knew you entered the Immortal Path alone, but was afraid you had companions, so it cautiously followed you.

Your brow furrowed slightly, your steps continued, but your Divine Sense had already quietly spread out, ready to deal with any possible sneak attack.

[Entering the Immortal Path - Day 10]

You decisively used your Law Treasure to travel faster, and breathed a sigh of relief after leaving the others behind.

"I've come on a mission, so don't get in my way!"

[Entering the Immortal Path - Day 12]

You thought you had shaken off the three men and were about to take a short rest when suddenly, a chill ran down your spine.

"Boom!"

A blood-red Blade Aura suddenly slashed down. You dodged hastily, but the aftershock still made your Qi and Blood surge.

"You run pretty fast, fellow Daoist." The burly cultivator emerged from the shadows, his longsword wreathed in crimson killing intent.

The other two also flanked you from both sides, completely cutting off your escape route.

"Eldest Brother, I knew this kid had something good on him." The skinny man grinned and shook the Tracking Compass in his hand. "Anyone who dares to venture deep into the Immortal Path is either a fat sheep or a madman."

Your heart sank – you'd miscalculated.

They possess tracking Law Treasure and are incredibly patient, only making their move after confirming you are alone.

"Enough talk, let's finish this quickly!" At the burly cultivator's command, the three attacked simultaneously!

Amidst flashes of blades, sword shadows, and talismans, you are forced to unleash your protective Law Treasure to withstand the onslaught, yet you are still struck in the right shoulder by a vicious Hidden Weapon, instantly numbing half of your body.

"Poisonous!" You gritted your teeth and forced out your Hidden Weapon, knowing you couldn't continue fighting.

At the critical moment, you suddenly crushed a [Phantom Talisman], splitting your body into three and escaping in different directions.

"Chase him! Don't let him get away!"

You endured the excruciating pain and, using the illusion as cover, slipped into the Dense Forest.

Although he had temporarily escaped, the poison had taken effect, and his vision was beginning to blur.

"Damn it..." You leaned against the Rock Wall, panting, and pulled out the last Detox Pill from your Storage Bag, swallowing it. "I can't... collapse here..."

In the distance, the footsteps of the pursuers grew closer and closer.

You clench your fists and pray silently.

"I can't die here! I must enter the Immortal Path immortality! Otherwise... otherwise how can I repay the efforts of the previous generations of guides and Pathfinder!"

As you think about it, you gradually lose consciousness.

[Entering the Immortal Path - Day 15]

"Cough... cough cough..."

You are jolted awake from your coma, a metallic taste rising in your throat.

The wound on your right shoulder has turned black, and the toxins have spread to your entire arm. Fortunately, the Detox Pill you took earlier worked, otherwise you would be dead.

You trembled as you reached for your Storage Bag — the Star Marrow Grass was still there.

"I can't... use it..." You gritted your teeth and took back the Spirit Grass.

This is for the hope of future generations, not for your own survival.

Struggling to sit up, you took out a small knife and made several cuts from your shoulder down.

As the poisonous blood was expelled, the Spiritual Power within the body began to flow again.

Take this opportunity to circulate your internal energy and gradually expel the toxins from your body.

"Those three bastards..." You were filled with anger, but you also knew what was most important right now.

[Entering the Immortal Path - Day 17]

After resting for two days, you unexpectedly found Dark Cave deep within the Rock Wall.

Upon entering, one is greeted by a pool of emerald green Spirit Spring.

You hurried over, feeling the rich aroma of the Spirit Spring, and splashed water onto your arm.

The moment the spring water touches the wound, the excruciating pain makes your veins bulge, but you see no pain, only a sense of relief.

"They survived."

After quickly filling several bottles with the Spirit Spring and briefly washing away the bloodstains, you left the place.

[Entering the Immortal Path - Day 18]

The three men didn't leave; instead, they searched for you everywhere, and once you finally showed yourself, they swarmed you again.

A major battle is inevitable, but my arm is not fully healed, which puts me at a disadvantage.

"What should I do!" You pondered whether to hand over the Spirit Grass and Spirit Spring in exchange for your life, after all, these were just external things, and your mission was the most important thing.

Just as you were pondering this, a vast talisman descended from the sky, blasting the three unsuspecting people away.

"Xu Wanyu?" You called out her name, but then felt surprised.

You two should have completely broken off relations, so why is she here, and why is she helping you?

Without time to think, you quickly focus on the battle at hand.

With her help, the three were quickly driven off.

"Wanyu..." You stood up with difficulty, "Thank you."

"No need." Her voice trembled slightly, and she seemed hesitant. "Take my advice, forget about that mission, you'll die!"

You weren't surprised by her words, after all, that was the reason they broke up in the first place.

But he still firmly shook his head.

"This is my mission, and it's what I should do."

"It's meaningless! Even if you do reach the End of Immortal Path, so what? You'll lose everything when you die!"

"It's meaningful. As long as one person can get there, the rest of my Shen Clan will be free."

"It is the World Devouring Beast that is trapped, not you or your Shen Clan!"

"They're all the same... they're all the same..."