Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

At the military airport at the foot of Emperor Yu's Mountain.

Su Chiming, Su Huaigu, Su Huaiyue, Lin Xia, Su Yaoyu, Su Yaoxue, Kong Fang, and all the others gathered at the airport.

As they looked at Alkaid, fully prepared, nobody tried to stop him from leaving.

Because they knew, it was only by going to the Cangwu Realm that Alkaid could have a better future.

The stage there was more suited for him to display his talent.

And...

Only by gaining a foothold in that world, and perhaps even becoming a Great Cultivator, could the Su Family rightfully become the ruler of this world.

Therefore, neither publicly nor privately should they stop him.

"Take care on your journey,"

Su Chiming said emphatically, "Rest assured, thanks to your great efforts, the power that our Su Family possesses is incomparable to the past. I will take good care of the situation here and ensure that nothing untoward happens. When you arrive in the Cangwu Realm, you needn't worry."

"I understand."

Alkaid nodded slightly.

Su Yaoyu stepped forward, trying to smile, "Alkaid, no matter what, this is your home. If it really becomes tiring outside, just come back. At worst, we destroy the Stellar Gate and cut off contact with the outside world, and live our own lives."

Alkaid looked at her…

Over a year had passed, and she was still so naïve.

Hopeless.

However, he did not say much and just nodded.

Then, he turned his gaze deliberately to Su Yaoxue who sported a form-fitting outfit highlighting her slender figure.
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Seemingly aware of what Alkaid wanted to say, Su Yaoxue gave him a nod.

Seeing this, Alkaid felt no need to say more.

Of all the people in the Su Family, she was the only one who was somewhat reliable.

Her only flaw was a touch of paranoia.

But that wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

Being prepared for the worst meant being safe from harm.

His glance swept once more over Su Yaoshuang and Su Yaoqin.

In the past year, their attitude toward him had changed quite a bit from awe to respect.

Moving his gaze away from these individuals, he took one more look at Kong Fang, "I'm leaving now. Keep an eye on things here. Once the situation over there stabilizes, I'll bring you all over."

Kong Fang was very tempted.

But in the end, he sighed, "Forget it. I'll just guard my own patch of land here and be content as one of the top ten masters in the world."

He glanced at Kong Xuan who stood behind Alkaid, "Let him enjoy the scenery of the Cangwu Realm on my behalf."

Alkaid didn't insist.

Farewell words spoken too much are meaningless.

Without further ado, he simply waved his hand, "I'm off."

Under everyone's watchful eyes, he headed towards the transport vehicle parked outside.

The crowd watched, bidding him farewell.

In their hearts, they wished him well, looking forward with anticipation and longing.

It was foreseeable that a whole new chapter awaited him.

They were eager to know what sort of impact his talent would make on the grander stage of the Cangwu Realm.

...

At the Stellar Gate on Jade Capital Mountain.

Quite a few people had already gathered here.

The Snow Dragon Federation, Lihuo Country, Charity Association…

There were as many as a hundred people.

Given this rare opportunity, all Martial Saints who met the conditions hoped to try their luck in the Cangwu Realm.

Even though they knew that, as mighty as Martial Saints are, if they cannot achieve Qi Refining into Divine to work in the Energy Department, they would be like ordinary people over there.

Forget about hoping for a longer life and glimpsing a more expansive world; the noble status and position they enjoyed here would vanish into thin air.

But knowing is one thing, experiencing is another.

Without trying, they would never be content.

Seeing Alkaid arriving, everyone approached him and greeted him respectfully.

"Holy Master Alkaid."

"We welcome the Holy Master."

Alkaid nodded to these people.

However, he keenly noticed that some looked at him with…

A trace of defiance?

Apparently, they felt that once they set foot on the broader stage of the Cangwu Realm, they too could have a limitless future.

Join the Nine Cauldrons Sect, become a Great Cultivator, and henceforth rule over all realms, reaching the pinnacle of life.

He couldn't be bothered to point them out.

"The Stellar Gate is entering its final calibration process. It will activate soon," said Xie Yushu as he stepped forward.

Alkaid nodded, glancing at Xie Yi'er standing behind him, somewhat surprised, "Is she going too?"

"Outsiders under thirty-five who have cultivated their Body Refinement, Qi Refinement, and Divine Refinement to the Sixth Heaven are also qualified to participate in the assessments of the Nine Cauldrons Sect. I plan to give it a try," Xie Yi'er said reverently.

Hearing this, Alkaid realized.

Xie Yi'er's talent, while not the best among the younger generation of the royal family, was certainly among the top, or else she would not have captured the title of Princess. At thirty-two, her strength had reached Divine Intent Martial Saint under Xie Yushu's tutelage over the past year.

If she could cultivate a Flawless True Body within the next three years, she indeed qualified to compete for discipleship in the Nine Cauldrons Sect.

"Does Holy Master Alkaid plan to participate in the Nine Cauldrons Sect's disciple assessment, or..." Xie Yushu asked with a smile, "With your talent and Seventh Layer strength in Body Refinement, you probably don't even need an assessment to directly get the title of official disciple. After a little consolidation, you could compete for a core disciple position."

"We shall see,"

Alkaid said.

Seeing this, Xie Yushu tactfully didn't pursue the topic further.

...

One day later, the Stellar Gate was fully activated.

Visions of flowing lights escaped from the hundred-meter tall Stellar Gate for all to see.

Without any hesitation, some people even couldn't wait...

Hundreds of people stepped into the Stellar Gate one after another.

Alkaid, too, under the escort of Zong Yan, Xie Yushu, Xie Yi'er, and Kong Xuan, stepped into the Stellar Gate.

Upon entering the Stellar Gate, the surrounding environment was replaced by streaks of glimmering light that flew past at high speed.

Alkaid himself also fell into a kind of weightless state.

It was as if he had instantly arrived in space, where all senses became confused and blurred.

This feeling of neither seeing the sky above nor having solid ground below was quite uncomfortable.

This state lasted for a not-so-short period of time.

It took a good ten minutes or so before the feeling of gravity re-emerged in Alkaid's perception.

The next moment, the swiftly dispersing light gradually solidified, and a plaza with signs of age appeared before everyone.

Around the plaza, there were many Mechanical Guards.

Even further away, there were more than a dozen towers hundreds of meters tall, from which emanated a strong energy fluctuation. Merely perceiving it for a moment gave an overwhelming sense of trepidation.

It seemed as though the energy contained within could effortlessly erase all the people in the plaza.

In front of them, a projection formed by virtual imaging technology appeared, materializing into a man in his forties.

Zong Yan quickly stepped forward, taking out a device resembling a wristband electronic instrument.

"So it's people from the Sect Leader's group," the man said with a smile on his face, "Go ahead, but you still have to go through the necessary inspections."

"Of course, I'll take them to the Demon Viewing Platform right now," Zong Yan said, and quickly led the group towards a platform that was about ten meters in diameter not far away.

At this moment, the towering structures had already started to flicker with a faint blue light.

Zong Yan's gaze immediately fell on Alkaid.

Not just him, people like Xie Yushu had their eyes fixed on Alkaid as well.

Seeing this, Alkaid didn't hesitate and calmly made his way up to the platform.

Below...

The blue light showed no change whatsoever.

This scene instantly relieved Zong Yan of a heavy burden.

The Martial Saints who knew what this meant took a sharp intake of Gang Qi.

Excitement filled Xie Yushu's eyes as he turned to Xie Yi'er and said, "A Celestial under twenty! Even if you could successfully enter the Nine Cauldrons Sect, you might not compare with such fortune! Would you reconsider and become a maid to someone with such a high chance of entering the Great Cultivator's domain? It wouldn't disgrace your status."

"I..."

Xie Yi'er bit her lip, "I still want to give the Nine Cauldrons Sect a try."

Seeing this, Xie Yushu sighed, not saying anything further.

After all, he had advised Xie Yi'er more than once during this period.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Zong Yan, watching Alkaid descend safely from the Demon Viewing Platform, couldn't help but repeat the word thrice.

Once the core members had completed the procedures, he immediately said, "President Ji is already waiting outside, I will take you to the Hundred Refinements Sect first."

Alkaid nodded and, with Kong Xuan and others, bid farewell to Xie Yushu and the rest, leaving the area.

Only after they had moved some distance away did Alkaid realize that this place wasn't as desolate as imagined; on the contrary, it was quite lively outside.

Despite the sparse buildings around, there were quite a few hovering cars parked there.

Yes, hovering cars.

"This..."

"Affected by the technology of the Moon Demon Empire, the transformation began two hundred years ago. Red Star and the Snow Dragon Association spread technological knowledge too, which was influenced by this region.

Of course, due to delays and other factors, Cangwu Realm's technology level is about fifty years ahead of ours in the Artifact Nurturing Realm," Zong Yan said with a smile as he provided the explanation.

Although Alkaid was prepared mentally, he still felt somewhat odd at this moment.

"This way."

At this time, Alkaid heard someone shouting beside a hovering car.

It was Ji Pingtian.

Zong Yan, along with Alkaid and the rest, quickly made their way to the car and boarded it.

"Let's go, I'll take you to meet Elder Twelve first, that is, the Sect Leader of Hundred Refinements Sect," Zong Yan said with a smile.

Alkaid glanced at Ji Pingtian, who was driving, with some surprise, "You didn't go to the Nine Cauldrons Sect?"

After all, everyone from the Salvation Association had been keenly eager to join the Artifact Sect.

Now that the Artifact Sect was no more, joining the Nine Cauldrons Sect should essentially be the same.

"I don't qualify," Ji Pingtian said with a wry smile. "The Nine Cauldrons Sect doesn't accept disciples over thirty-five years old, not even as nominal disciples, unless we can Cultivate Immortality and become a Celestial, applying for an Outer Sect Steward position. Otherwise, there's no way to enter the Nine Cauldrons Sect."

"Thirty-five years old..."

The human body typically stops growing around the age of twenty.

Between twenty and thirty, one stays at their peak, and starting from thirty, one gradually begins to decline.

If you're over fifty and haven't reached the Ninth Layer, there's no hope for Foundation Establishment.

Even if you haven't established your foundation by the age of sixty, you're basically disqualified from becoming a Great Cultivator in this lifetime.

This is the structural limitation of humans as a species.

Thus, the Nine Cauldrons Sect restricts the age of disciples from schools to twenty-two, and the age of external recruits to thirty-five.

The speed of the hovering vehicle was very fast.

The estimated speed exceeded two hundred kilometers per hour.

And since this transfer point didn't seem to be far from the city, in less than half an hour, a vast city had already come into view for Alkaid.

However, what met his eyes was not some fairyland paradise but rather soaring high-rises, many adorned with neon lights.

Virtual projections, electronic screens, and balloon banners filled the inner space of the city.

Looking at this scene, Alkaid finally gave up any illusions.

What happened to the Cultivation Immortal World?

Shouldn't cultivating immortality be about quaint, mist-enveloped mountain retreats and pavilions?

What's with this onslaught of modern technology?

Then what were they?

Modern world Cultivators?