A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality - Chapter 1150 - Chapter 1150: Volume 7 Unbridled in the Human World Chapter 1146 Exchange

Chapter 1150: Volume 7 Unbridled in the Human World Chapter 1146 Exchange

“Man Huzi!”

Only then did Han Li notice the Nascent Soul’s appearance and couldn’t help but be stunned.

If he remembered correctly, Man Huzi’s lifespan was almost depleted years ago. Nearly two hundred years had passed since, and by all accounts, he should have passed away. How could his Nascent Soul still exist in the world, especially in the hands of Martial Ancestor Zenith Yin?

Feeling curious, Han Li didn’t rush to eliminate Zenith Yin but took a close look at Man Huzi’s Nascent Soul.

Suddenly, he lifted his hand and grasped at the void.

An azure giant hand appeared above the Nascent Soul, and with a lightning-fast snatch, it forcibly grabbed the Nascent Soul in its grasp.

The five fingers shone with azure light, rendering the Nascent Soul unable to move even slightly.

“Fellow Daoist Han need not be so cautious; with my current state, I can’t even perform short-distance transport techniques. Where could I possibly escape to?” There was no sign of struggle from Man Huzi’s Nascent Soul.

“Hmph, that remains to be seen. I didn’t expect you to have survived until now. Back in the Star Palace, you harbored ill intentions towards me. Have you come forward now hoping I’ll send you on your way?” Han Li’s face turned grim.

“Now that you have advanced to the late-Nascent Soul stage, you have the qualifications to dwell on matters from the Star Palace. But back then, Han Li was merely a Core Formation cultivator, and I, Wan Tianming, didn’t see anything inappropriate in my actions. Moreover, even if you don’t take action, I’ve just expended my remaining base essence in an attempt to break free from the restrictive formations, and I can’t remain in this world for much longer!” The Nascent Soul appeared indifferent to life and death.

“That’s true enough! With you so weakened, your Nascent Soul is indeed on the brink of collapse. I’m not one to bear grudges without clarity. You once threatened and disrespected me, but the Royal Scale Plate you gave me back then saved my life. I won’t kick someone when they’re down; let’s consider our debts settled!” After a moment of silence, Han Li said something that greatly surpassed Man Huzi’s expectations.

“I didn’t give you the armor out of good will; back then, I only wanted to use your demon beast to retrieve a treasure! You don’t have to take that matter to heart.” Man Huzi was taken aback and then gave a bitter smile.

“I don’t care what your initial intentions were; the fact that the Royal Scale Plate saved me once will suffice. However, don’t expect me to rescue you now. Simply fend for yourself.” Han Li spoke indifferently, waved his hand, and the azure giant hand dissipated, restoring freedom to Man Huzi’s Nascent Soul.

Han Li then shifted his gaze back to the huge block of ice beside him.

“Fellow Daoist Han, I have a blood feud with Martial Ancestor Zenith Yin, would you allow me to deal with him and fulfill my last wish before I die?” Man Huzi’s Nascent Soul took a deep breath and glared at Martial Ancestor Zenith Yin, frozen in ice, making the same request as before.

“My grudges with Zenith Yin are not insignificant either; I will take action myself. There’s no need for you to intervene.” Han Li did not turn his head, bluntly rejecting the offer.

“I am willing to exchange some rare materials from my collection and my secret technique codex for this opportunity.” Man Huzi, growing desperate, hurriedly proposed his terms of exchange, no longer bothering to conceal anything.

Han Li turned to look at the Nascent Soul and suddenly chuckled.

“Please speak frankly about your true intentions, Fellow Daoist Wan. I don’t believe that you would offer such a great price just for revenge. If you tell me the whole story truthfully, and it has nothing to do with me, I might actually agree to your request. Furthermore, I am equally curious about how you, Brother Wan, have managed to avoid facing death, and how you ended up in Zenith Yin’s hands. I hope Fellow Daoist Wan can explain these matters to Han Li.” Han Li spoke unhurriedly.

Upon hearing Han Li’s question, the Nascent Soul’s anxious expression gradually faded, and he hesitated…

“Forget it, there’s nothing to hide anymore. I’ll tell Fellow Daoist everything.” Man Huzi took a long sigh, finally making up his mind.

“Han Li listens attentively!” Han Li said without revealing any emotion.

Right after that, Han Li swept his long sleeve over the ice block, and all the golden flying swords were swept up by a surge of azure light, vanishing into his sleeve in the blink of an eye.

“In fact, Fellow Daoist Han should know that over a hundred years ago, my lifespan was nearly exhausted. Even though I obtained some Spiritual Medicine from the Star Palace to extend it, it was but a drop in the bucket. My continued existence till now is only because Zenith Yin used a vile secret technique to forcefully stimulate the potential of my Nascent Soul, barely keeping me alive in this world. But in exchange for extending my life, when my soul power is finally used up, my Nascent Soul will collapse and my soul essence will no longer exist in this world, and I will have no possibility of reincarnation.” Man Huzi spoke through clenched teeth.

Han Li, hearing these words, said nothing more. He knew that the other party wouldn’t be speaking without substance.

Indeed, Man Huzi continued without any need for Han Li to urge him:

“After I acquired the Heavenmend Pill that year and left the Star Palace, I indeed enjoyed a brief period of freedom. No one truly troubled me just for a single medicinal pill. However, the good times did not last long. As my lifespan was nearing its end, I was cornered in my dwelling by The Devils of Six Apexes, and to my astonishment, he demanded my corpse after my eventual death for his cultivation of devil arts. Naturally, Wan Tianming refused to agree to such a request, which resulted in being gravely injured by his Cataclysmic Graft. Fortunately, my cultivation was not weak, and I managed to use a secret technique to escape in time, but unexpectedly, I encountered Old Devil Zenith Yin on my way. This wretch is incredibly crafty; upon seeing that I was seriously wounded, he immediately attacked me. After fighting him for three days and nights, due to a resurgence of my injuries, my physical body was destroyed, and my Nascent Soul fell into his hands. This Old Devil, coveting my collection and the Heavenmend Pill, kept me imprisoned and interrogated me incessantly until now.”

“Interrogated? He didn’t employ the Soul Searching Technique on you?” Han Li asked, somewhat surprised.

“Hehe, if it were any other cultivator, even a late-Nascent Soul cultivator falling into another’s hands, they would inevitably have their souls forcibly searched. However, the Heavenbearing Devil Arts that Wan Tianming cultivates just so happens to be immune to that technique, capable of tightly guarding the soul within the spiritual sense, not easily forcefully extracted. Even if one were to forcefully increase the power of the Soul Searching Technique, at most it would cause my soul to disperse. To uncover Wan Tianming’s secrets is nothing but wishful thinking,” Man Huzi said with a cold laugh, proudly proclaiming.

“There’s such a secret technique?” Han Li’s eyebrows twitched, seeming somewhat intrigued.

“Of course. Do you think the Heavenbearing Devil Arts are needlessly famous? It’s just that Wan Tianming has never disclosed this matter. With no other options, Old Devil Zenith Yin could only resort to using Heavenwide Corpsefire every so often to torment my Nascent Soul. Hehe, but how could Wan Tianming yield so easily? Besides, even if I did talk, the outcome of souls dispersing would be the same. Nevertheless, after my lifespan was forcibly extended by a hundred years using his secret techniques, it truly ran dry; unless a secret technique is used to devour another Nascent Soul’s base essence, there is no possibility of reincarnation. Even if I were to do that, whether there really is a chance for the next life remains uncertain,” Man Huzi said, his Nascent Soul glaring hatefully at Martial Ancestor Zenith Yin encased in the blue ice, its expression filled with venomous resentment.

“So that’s it. You intend to devour Zenith Yin’s Nascent Soul to seek the chance of reincarnation. I’ve heard of such secret techniques before, but whether they are effective or not, I cannot truly verify,” murmured Han Li, stroking his chin.

“Whether true or not, this secret technique is my only chance, Wan Tianming will certainly give it a try. Anyway, my collection might end up benefiting someone else after my departure, so it’s better to exchange it for this sliver of hope,” Man Huzi said helplessly.

“That is surprisingly candid of you. Do you still have the Heavenmend Pill?” Han Li pondered briefly before slowly asking.

“No, I swallowed it right after leaving the Star Palace. But who knew it would have barely any effect on me. Seeing that my cultivation was no different than before, Zenith Yin assumed that I was still holding onto the pill and hadn’t taken it yet, continuously pestering me for its whereabouts. Otherwise, whether he would have had such patience to interrogate me is another matter,” Man Huzi replied with utter frankness.

“Oh, that’s quite something!” Han Li showed a hint of surprise on his face.

After he took the Heavenmend Pill in the past, the effects were remarkably obvious. However, considering the current circumstances, it was unlikely that the other party would lie. It seems that the Heavenmend Pill has minimal effect on improving the aptitude of a Nascent Soul cultivator. Naturally, this could also be because the other party’s original Spiritual Root aptitude was not poor, leaving little room for improvement!

This was what Han Li was thinking.

“I can grant your request. But first, make a copy of the Oracular Formula for the Heavenbearing Devil Arts for me, and then I will hand Zenith Yin over to you. I am more interested in the Soul Lock Secret Technique within. Last, after you have consumed the Nascent Soul, inform me of the locations of your other collections,” Han Li said thoughtfully, staring at Man Huzi’s Nascent Soul.

“Alright, no problem!” The Nascent Soul exclaimed joyfully without hesitation.

Han Li nodded, but upon noticing the Nascent Soul’s somewhat dispirited expression, he suddenly formed hand seals and unleashed several incantations onto the Nascent Soul.

Instantly, multicolored lights flickered on its surface, and the Nascent Soul’s spirit visibly brightened, seemingly much improved.

“Thank you for your assistance, Fellow Daoist!” Man Huzi gratefully blurted out a thanks.

Han Li waved his hand, and with a flick, tossed a pale white jade slip over.

The Nascent Soul quickly opened its mouth, and a faint Jin Xia was released, enveloping the jade slip, which rapidly shrank in size before it was pulled into its hands by the Nascent Soul.

Then it closed its eyes and lowered its head, starting to copy the incantations.

Copying an incantation that had been memorized countless times was naturally effortless for Man Huzi.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the Nascent Soul opened its eyes and tossed the jade slip back to Han Li with a flick of its tiny hand.

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Han Li caught the jade slip, and with a sudden thought flashed past, the jade slip returned to its original size.

“Wan Tianming wouldn’t have tampered with the incantations, right?” Han Li looked at the object in his hand but suddenly revealed a half-smiling expression.

“Fellow Daoist Han is joking. With your current late-Nascent Soul realm, the authenticity of the cultivation technique should be obvious at a glance. Besides, now that I have fallen to such a state, how could I engage in an act that harms others without benefitting myself?” The Nascent Soul replied, showing a bitter smile.

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