Almost There

"I have never met any immortals, nor have I learned any Law Technique."

"I've become this strong since I grew up."

The Stone Monkey told the Red Sparrow everything he knew.

Is that really the case?

Red Sparrow could hardly believe it.

"That's really true, let's hurry on our way."

The Stone Monkey said firmly, then urged the Red Sparrow to hurry on its way.

And so the monkey and the bird once again embarked on their journey to find the immortals' secret to Changsheng.

Red Thread and Stone Monkey continued their journey in the direction of sunset. After several days, they were almost out of South Jambudvipa. Little Red Sparrow kept wondering how Stone Monkey had become so strong.

This incident distracted him and nearly cost him his life.

One day, Red Sparrow was flying in the sky, helping Stone Monkey find water. At that moment, an eagle that was out hunting spotted him and immediately flapped its wings and flew towards the Red Sparrow. The Stone Monkey happened to be on the ground and saw this, so he quickly called out to warn the Red Sparrow to be careful.

However, the Red Sparrow did not hear the Stone Monkey's words in the morning and was caught by the eagle's claw. After being caught, the Red Sparrow realized what was happening and began to struggle, trying to break free from the eagle's claws. However, the eagle's strength was far greater than its own, and no matter how much it struggled, it was all in vain.

At this moment, the Stone Monkey on the ground picked up a stone and threw it at the eagle in the sky, trying to save the Red Sparrow.

"You little brat, you dare throw stones at me? I'll eat you alive today!"

After being hit by the stone thrown by the Stone Monkey, the eagle felt insulted and swooped down from the sky, intending to catch the Stone Monkey as well and take it back to its nest for dinner.

The Stone Monkey was just worried that his stones were missing the eagle, when the eagle delivered itself right to his doorstep. The Stone Monkey was overjoyed and watched the eagle fly down from the sky with a big smile on his face.

"I hope this thing wasn't scared out of its wits by me?"

Seeing the Stone Monkey's smile, the eagle thought with some uncertainty.

"Never mind that for now, once we catch him, we'll have enough food for the next few days."

The eagle shook its head, banishing all these thoughts from its mind, its only thought being to capture the Stone Monkey as well and make it its food.

However, when it flew to the top of the Stone Monkey's head and opened its Stone Monkey towards her, the Stone Monkey seized the opportunity, grabbed its claws, and then used all her strength to lift it up and smash it to the ground.

The eagle's head slammed into the rock, making it dizzy and causing it to loosen its grip on its other claw. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Red Sparrow escaped and darted behind the monkey.

Then the Red Sparrow climbed onto the Stone Monkey's back, poked its head out, and looked at the eagle in horror. It couldn't believe that just a moment ago, the eagle that had almost killed it was now being tossed around on the ground by the Stone Monkey, looking pathetic.

"You dare bully Red Sparrow, you dare bully my friend! I'll smash you to death, smash you to death!"

The Stone Monkey grabbed the eagle's leg and slammed it to the ground while muttering curses under its breath.

"Please, please let me go. I promise I'll never do it again."

The eagle immediately begged the Stone Monkey for mercy, asking him to spare its life.

The Stone Monkey did not answer his request, but showed him through its actions that it was impossible. The Stone Monkey threw the nearly dead eagle to the ground, and finally picked up a large rock and smashed it against the eagle.

The eagle no longer had the strength to speak, let alone move. He could only watch helplessly as the stone gradually enlarged in his eyes and then covered his body. He felt intense pain all over his body, and then lost consciousness and died completely.

This eagle probably never imagined that it would die at the hands of a creature that looked like its prey.

"Come out quickly, Red Sparrow, don't be afraid, I've already killed that eagle."

After confirming that the eagle had been killed, the Stone Monkey quickly summoned the Red Sparrow to comfort him.

"Really?"

The Red Sparrow flew to the monkey and asked uncertainly.

"It's true, I've killed him. He's under that rock. I'll lift it up for you if you want to see."

The Stone Monkey spoke frankly.

"I'd rather not look. If it were crushed by such a huge rock, it would definitely be flattened. If I even glance at it, I probably wouldn't be able to eat afterward."

The Red Sparrow shook its head repeatedly, refusing the monkey's offer.

"I just saw a river not far ahead from the sky. There should be fruit trees beside the river. Let's hurry over there, solve our food problem for today, and then continue our journey."

To prevent the Stone Monkey from overturning the rock, the Red Sparrow quickly told him that there was food and water ahead.

"Come on, take me there quickly!"

Upon hearing that there was food, the Stone Monkey completely forgot what he was about to do and hurriedly urged the Red Sparrow to take him there.

"Come with me."

After saying this, the Red Sparrow flew ahead of the monkey, leading him towards that place. Fortunately, it wasn't far from them, and they arrived there in no time.

After the Stone Monkey and the Red Sparrow had a hearty meal, they intended to continue their journey, but since it was getting late, they decided to rest there.

The next morning, they continued their search for the secret to Changsheng.

Why do you seek the elixir of Changsheng?

Red Sparrow suddenly asked this question.

"My patriarch once told me that, apart from immortals, the lifespan of all living beings in the world has an end. From the moment they are born, their fate is predetermined, and the number of years they can live is fixed. When their lifespan is exhausted, they will die, say goodbye to their loved ones, leave this world, and go to the Netherworld Underworld."

"I had a very important companion who taught me many things, but he left this world before he could say goodbye when his lifespan ended."

"I can't bring him back, but there are still many people in my tribe who are good to me. I don't want them to die like this, so I'm going to search for the secret to Changsheng and grant them Changsheng."

"Of course, I will also grant you Changsheng. You are the first and only friend I have met outside of my own kind."

The Stone Monkey thought for a moment and then explained why he wanted to find the secret to Changsheng.

What if you can't find the secret to Changsheng?

Red Sparrow asked again.

"Then I will learn a skill that will allow me to travel to the Netherworld Underworld, and then cross our names off the Book of Life and Death, so that we can also Changsheng."

The Stone Monkey calmly offered another solution.

"In that case, let's hurry on our way."

After hearing the Stone Monkey's answer, the Red Sparrow did not ask any further questions, but urged the Stone Monkey to hurry on his way.

After several days of tedious and boring practice, they finally reached the border of the South Jambudvipa. There was a sea there. Once they crossed the sea, they could reach the West Ox Hezhou.