Chapter 232: Do You Have the Qualities to Become an Immortal?

Chapter 232: Do You Have the Qualities to Become an Immortal?

Lin Nuo gazed into the distance, talking to himself, unaware that Ling Huang Xian had suddenly walked over to explain things to him, leaving him a bit stunned.

The Valley of Resentment and Evil, a place where demons and malevolent spirits are imprisoned? You pop up like a ghost; I think that place suits you perfectly.

“There are far too many demons and evil spirits in the world, their resentment deep and hard to extinguish, and the Valley of Resentment and Evil is precisely where they are purified.”

Ling Huang Xian continued with a smile.

In Lin Nuo’s experience, there indeed existed such places in the Immortal Valleys, probably similar to the Demon Banishment Tower in “Sword of the Immortals 3.”

Lin Nuo frowned, feeling that such places would trigger some sort of event.

Lin Nuo asked:

“The Valley of Resentment and Evil—there should be Immortals guarding it, right? Or is it just a magic array trapping the demons and malevolent spirits inside?”

“Naturally, there are Immortals on guard. We have various methods to contain them; arrays, cages, as well as furnaces and vessels,” Ling Huang Xian kindly explained to Lin Nuo.

“You are a distinguished guest from the Xuanyun Sect. If you’re interested, I can take you in for a tour, but the malevolent energy is quite heavy, so it might make you uncomfortable.”

“No thanks, I’d worry that after touring, I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night.”

Lin Nuo declined Ling Huang Xian’s kind offer, not because he was afraid of encountering those malevolent spirits; after all, he was a major villain and had seen enough of that sort of thing.

It was just that he had a feeling it wasn’t the right time to visit such a place.

Though Ling Huang Xian appeared kind and was a high-level Immortal, he was friendly and quite enthusiastic.

However, Lin Nuo felt that Ling Huang Xian’s enthusiasm went against reason. Even if he was curious and offered, it didn’t make sense for an Immortal to willingly take him to such an important location.

Moreover, he never once uttered, “I’m curious, I want to go,” or anything like that.

“Well then, I was just saying it casually. If Young Master Lin doesn’t wish to go, consider it as if I never said it. I just thought that someone with the ambition to slay demons in the future must eventually face these evil spirits.”

“Sorry, I feel I have yet to reach the level to face so many resentful spirits and demons.”

Seeing that Ling Huang Xian wanted to persuade Lin Nuo to enter the Valley of Resentment and Evil again, Lin Nuo continued to refuse.

Even if he wished to go, he wouldn’t. This person’s implication was that those with dreams for the world need to enter, as if insulting him. Whoever goes in is a fool.

No way; I’d rather not go. I’m not interested in seeing those malevolent souls and demons.

“I’ve heard Young Master Lin accompanied his maid to Zifeng Valley, and several elders from Xuanyun Sect highly recommend Young Master Lin. Do you have any thoughts of becoming an Immortal?”

“I do, but I’m self-aware. I lack the talent to step onto the path of immortality.”

Lin Nuo played along with the Immortal’s suggestion, as he couldn’t just say, “No, get lost,” to a high-level Immortal.

“Young Master Lin, would you like an Immortal to assess your potential?”

“No.”

“Then how do you think you lack potential?”

“It’s very simple; those with potential are spotted by Immortals at a glance. I don’t have such luck, which represents I lack the capital to become an Immortal,” Lin Nuo replied calmly.

“They are the ones blind to talent. In my eyes, Young Master Lin possesses the qualifications to ascend. If you are willing, I can conduct a potential assessment for you.”

Ling Huang Xian said with a warm smile, leaving Lin Nuo again astonished.

He never expected this Ling Huang Xian would think he had the qualities to become an Immortal.

Considering how many Immortals have put in effort, their eyes are surely clouded. You say someone destined to be a big villain has the potential to ascend?

Get off the stage! Leave Zifeng Valley; you’re unworthy of being an Immortal!

But thinking it through, Ling Huang Xian surely wasn’t blind enough to genuinely believe he had potential; it was more likely that the other party had other motives.

Oh, I see.

Indeed, those who smile so cheerfully often have schemes hidden deep within.

This must be an opportunity to probe his abilities.

Having an Immortal investigate his potential, he hadn’t experienced that before, especially not a high-level Immortal. If they truly examined his ability, who knows, they might discover he’s suited for demonic cultivation.

This could be a disaster, turning him into cannon fodder as a villain. Trying to set me up, you crafty old man.

Moreover, this person was quite strange.

“No need to waste our time. If the results came back unfavorable, it would likely shatter my aspirations to become an Immortal. It’s better to leave some room for imagination.”

Lin Nuo said seriously, turning his head back towards Ruo’er behind him,

“By the way, I should go have a meal with Ruo’er. I’ll take my leave for now.”

Lin Nuo performed a bow and then turned to leave.

Ling Huang Xian watched the young man’s departing figure with a smile still on his face.

It’s alright; mortals will never surpass Immortals.

……

Five days earlier.

In a lush, wooded area, there lay a deep passage, growing colder as one ventured further inside.

The ethereal Ling Huang Xian moved lightly along the chilly path, stopping before a large purple-black door.

“Greetings, Ling Huang Xian!”

Two guarding Immortals greeted respectfully.

“Mm, you two have worked hard. How’s everything inside the Valley of Resentment and Evil recently?”

“Occasionally, some demons and malevolent spirits try to resist, but overall, there are no significant issues.”

“Good, I’ll go in to inspect.”

“Please, Ling Huang Xian.”

The two Immortals politely cleared the way as Ling Huang Xian entered the dark and sinister Valley of Resentment and Evil.

Everywhere echoed low, mournful wails and sharp howls, as the imprisoned vengeful spirits and demons underwent purification at the hands of the Immortals.

The spirits of resentment and demons bore varying degrees of filth, and the Immortals were there to cleanse them. If they could sincerely repent, they might one day see the light again; if not, they could only face purification.

Which meant annihilation.

“Immortal, may you die a miserable death!”

“Let me out, and you will all perish!”

……

Various curses and howls, which were already commonplace for Ling Huang Xian, filtered easily from his ears.

He walked in a certain direction until he finally entered a secret chamber.

Inside the chamber was a black celestial spirit stone, surrounded by a swirling mass of pitch-black energy.

“How do you feel?”

Ling Huang Xian closed the chamber door and addressed the swirling energy.

“Excellent! This place is filled with resentful energy, and I can absorb plenty of nourishment. When can I get out?”

The dark energy responded with a low voice.

Ling Huang Xian calmly replied:

“Don’t worry; you’ll be out soon. Next, it will be your turn to wreak havoc on the Immortals of this valley. However, once you are out, we must conduct a test first to ensure success. You can target the Immortal Beasts.”

“How so?”

“Next, I will bring in the Immortal who trains the Immortal Beasts; you can attempt to infiltrate their body. See if you can disrupt their consciousness. If that works, stay within her for observation. When she trains the Immortal Beasts, you can cast spells to lay the groundwork for disaster.”

“What if I’m discovered?”

“Don’t worry; I will also assist you in concealing your spells. Those Immortals aren’t so easy to detect.”

Ling Huang Xian said with a smile.