Chapter 729: Breaking through to the Immortal Ascension Platform
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation      Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Shang An was still obsessed with the Charm Goddess.
Jiang Hao wasnât surprised, but Shang An didnât blame others for his own obsession.
He did what he believed was right and allowed others to do the same.
âIs it really worth using your life in exchange for her freedom?â Jiang Hao asked.
Shang An had almost lost his life in exchange for the Charm Goddessâ freedom.
Shang An looked up at the sky and smiled. âOf course, itâs worth it.â
âReally?â Jiang Hao still didnât understand. He didnât share Shang Anâs thoughts and feelings.
In his view, it wasnât worth it.
âAre you going to try to save her again?â Jiang Hao asked.
âI canât get in anymore.â Shang An shook his head and sighed. âI canât enter the Corpse Realm anymore. The last time was my final chance. So, even if I had to risk my life, I wanted to save Little Mei, but in the end, I failed.â
He couldnât enter anymore?
Jiang Hao was surprised. Was it due to his cultivation or his condition?
It seemed to be an issue of his current state.
Now, he was overflowing with momentum and on the brink of breaking through the Immortal Ascension Platform.
The light of a sage illuminated all around him, and it couldnât be suppressed anymore. His only choice was to move upward. He couldnât go back down.
âHave you given up?â Jiang Hao asked curiously.
âI havenât,â Shang An said while looking up. His voice was calm. âI wonât give up.â
âI kicked her back into the cave, and that mountain disappeared,â Jiang Hao said.
Shang An hadnât seen what had happened after, but he should have been informed.
âI know.â Shang An nodded. âI always knew. Youâve already been very kind. I also know you might have thought of giving her a chance. Little Mei loves causing trouble. I know you have been conflicted about everything until now. In the future, if you decide to take her life, Iâll understand that there must be a reason. Iâll understand.â
Jiang Hao looked at him and had a question he wanted to ask. If the Charm Goddess was somehow free, but she kept provoking other powerful individuals, what would Shang An do?
Although he was curious, he didnât ask. Such things might not happen at all. There was no need to trouble Shang An with these thoughts or force him to provide answers.
âFeelings are truly complicated,â Jiang Hao murmured.
âYes, very complicated. But I truly like her,â Shang An said.
After a moment of hesitation, he asked, âDo you have someone you like?â
âNo.â Jiang Hao shook his head.
âWhat about someone youâre close to?â Shang An asked again.
âClose to?â Jiang Hao turned to look at him. âWhat defines being close?â
âSpending time together, experiencing various feelings when you are with her, going out together, and noticing the changes in that person. Most importantly, being with her, even in silence, doesnât make you uncomfortable,â Shang An said seriously.
He spoke with a smile in his voice as if he recalled something joyful.
Jiang Hao frowned as he could only think of one such person: a woman in a red and white dress.
But he didnât think too much about it.
He just lowered his head and remained silent.
Shang An glanced at him but didnât bring up the topic again.
The wind blew past.
There was no sense of urgency. They both sat there and enjoyed the serenity.
The wind ruffled Shang Anâs black robe, and his calm voice was carried by the breeze.
âI may have made you uncomfortable just now.â
âJust now?â Jiang Hao asked.
âWhen I came to see you. It seemed like you donât like to draw attention,â Shang An said apologetically.
âThatâs true. It made me feel a bit uneasy.â Jiang Hao nodded.
If he attracted a lot of attention because of that, it would be troublesome.
No one had paid attention to him before, but now they might.
Although he could resolve it, it was still an unnecessary disaster.
âI didnât know. I thought it might make things easier for you later on,â Shang An said.
That was indeed true. Attention from a powerful figure could resolve many issues.
However, there was still the risk of some ignorant ones trying to be reckless and trying something offensive.
That would be unnecessary trouble.
âAt first, I wanted to give you a gift, but now, it seems I canât give it to you directly.â Shang An looked at Jiang Hao. âIf youâre willing, I can still give it to you privately. Itâs a kind of powerful opportunity. It will attract quite some attention. Youâll also be seen by many people.â
âIf I donât accept it, what will you do with it?â Jiang Hao asked.
âIâll give it to the Heavenly Note Sect to use as they see fit. The amount one can comprehend will depend on individual aptitude, but it wonât be as good as receiving it individually,â Shang An said.
He then waited for Jiang Haoâs decision.
In truth, Jiang Hao didnât need the opportunity, but since Shang An wanted to give it to him, he couldnât refuse.
Sometimes, gifts had to be accepted.
âAlright.â Jiang Hao nodded. âIâll choose the latter option.â âDonât you find it to be a waste?â Shang An seemed surprised.
Jiang Hao shook his head.
It wasnât a waste. It was the best option. If Han Ming could gain some understanding and get closer to being the top disciple, it would be even better.
âYou are truly generous.â Shang An stood up and looked at the sky. âIâm going now. â
âBack to the Clear Sky School?â Jiang Hao stood up.
âYes. Iâm going back to cultivate and reach a realm where I can forcefully enter the Corpse Realm to save Little Mei as soon as possible.â Shang Anâs eyes were filled with determination.
Jiang Hao sighed in his heart. Shang An was still trying to find a way to save the Charm Goddess. Perhaps it wasnât that she was special, but rather, she had entered Shang Anâs life when he was at his most vulnerable.
After that, she had comforted him, and now, he couldnât let go of her. It was even more tragic that the Charm Goddess was sealed away, and the two were separated.
âAre you leaving now?â Jiang Hao asked.
âYes, right now. Iâve met the people I wanted to see and asked the questions I needed to. I am now done. Itâs time to go. I canât stay in one place anymore,â Shang An said with a smile.
At that moment, the radiance emanating from him was exceptionally prominent.
Jiang Hao had a strange feeling. Shang An was like a dazzling sun.
âDo you know that Iâm about to break through the Immortal Ascension Platform? Do you know what that means?â Shang An looked at Jiang Hao.
He shook his head.
âThen do you know whatâs in front of the Immortal Road?â Shang Anâs tone remained as calm as ever.
âThe Immortal Ascension Stairway?â Jiang Hao hesitated.
âYes. The Immortal Ascension Stairway.â Shang An took a step into the air.
With a single step, the Immortal Ascension Stairway appeared beneath his feet.
âThe Immortal Ascension Realm has a total of nine levels. The first eight are ordinary,â Shang An said and took another few steps. He was now at the final level.
Jiang Hao watched him in awe.
At that moment, he felt as though Shang An was about to break through the Immortal Ascension Platform right in front of him..
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