Chapter 1098: What Is an Immortal

"Do you know what the second trial of Shendang Mountain is?" Xu Nian asked curiously as he watched Sun Yuxiang walk further in.

"I do!" Sun Yuxiang replied straightforwardly.

"What is it?" Xu Nian asked with curiosity.

Sun Yuxiang gave a charming smile and said, "Give me a kiss and I’ll tell you."

Xu Nian was instantly taken aback.

That change of expression was just too fast.

Just a moment ago she had a cold demeanor, and now she suddenly turned into a fox spirit.

However, one must admit that Sun Yuxiang herself was a captivating fox spirit.

Her fair, oval face, eyes as gentle and alluring as water, seemed to ensnare one’s soul.

Of course, the most enticing was her slender waist, seemingly easy to encircle with one hand.

Coupled with her cultivation in the Charming Technique, there were indeed few in the world who could resist her allure.

No wonder Lin Hao was taken advantage of by Sun Yuxiang.

Surely, Sun Yuxiang’s beauty contributed to that.

"You can see, I have quite a few women; do you still have the mind to entice me?" Xu Nian replied with a smile.

Sun Yuxiang didn’t seem surprised; instead, her smile grew even more charming. She said, "What’s the fear of having many women? It just means there’s something about you that women like. As long as your body can take it, I don’t mind serving you with them. Besides, I’m a virgin!"

Xu Nian took a sharp breath.

Especially that last sentence from Sun Yuxiang, it was simply too blunt.

To be honest, it did stir something in him.

After all, Xu Nian was not a Saint; faced with such a tempting beauty, how could he not react?

Seeing Xu Nian’s expression, Sun Yuxiang smiled charmingly and dropped the topic.

She was deliberately teasing Xu Nian.

If she were really to become Xu Nian’s woman, she wouldn’t agree.

Although Xu Nian did make her see him in a new light and his potential was immense, in her heart, Xu Nian hadn’t reached the level to be her man.

Xu Nian took a deep breath, looking at Sun Yuxiang’s back ahead, he realized he had been teased by this woman.

Indeed, women are like vipers.

Especially beautiful women, the more beautiful, the more dangerous.

Xu Nian couldn’t help but recall the scene where Chu Xiong was sent flying by Sun Yuxiang’s palm, and suddenly Sun Yuxiang’s danger level in his mind increased significantly.

"The second trial of Shendang Mountain, they say it’s hard, it’s simple too. It all depends on chance because this trial doesn’t rely on force but on the Tao Heart," Sun Yuxiang said.

"The Tao Heart, how do you test the Tao Heart?" Xu Nian asked.

"It’s just ahead, you’ll understand when you see it," Sun Yuxiang said.

After saying this, Sun Yuxiang tapped her toes, and her figure transformed into a shadow.

Xu Nian didn’t hesitate, with lightning flashing on his body, he followed.

As he caught up, Xu Nian felt a bit surprised.

Sun Yuxiang’s speed was truly terrifying; if he hadn’t acquired Thunder Gang, he probably wouldn’t be able to keep up with her speed.

But soon, Xu Nian’s attention shifted from Sun Yuxiang to the object ahead.

Seeing the stele ahead, Xu Nian instantly understood why Sun Yuxiang said the second trial of Shendang Mountain was a test of the Tao Heart.

Because what lay ahead was indeed a Tao Heart test.

"This is an ancient enigma, and to this day, no one in the Cultivation World has been able to solve it, or rather, no one has ever answered it correctly," Sun Yuxiang said as she looked at the question on the stele with detachment.

Xu Nian frowned, no one in the Cultivation World could solve it?

Is this question that difficult?

Thinking of this, Xu Nian couldn’t help but look at the stele ahead, where only three words were inscribed.

Indeed, the entire question contained only three words, but those three words were written with immense strength, exuding an overwhelming aura.

What is Immortal?

Indeed, the question was: What is Immortal?

Xu Nian looked at the question in front of him, furrowing his brows slightly.

What exactly is Immortal?

Is this question difficult?

There are so many Earth Immortal realm experts, so many who have ascended to the Immortal Realm, yet none of them can answer this question?

"You’re right, none of them have been able to answer this question. What is Immortal, even those who have become Immortals may not be able to understand this question," Sun Yuxiang said.

Xu Nian nodded.

He thought this could be possible.

Those who became Immortals did so because their Cultivation Realm reached the level of an Immortal.

But they don’t actually understand what an Immortal is?

Why can mortals cultivate to become Immortals?

Now it seems that this question is indeed not easy to answer.

"So what do you think Immortal is?" Xu Nian asked Sun Yuxiang.

"My answer is, an Immortal transcends mortals, comprehending the Heaven and Earth Laws, seeing through the mortal world, and attaining immortality. But this answer is wrong; only when your answer is correct will your writing remain on the stele and the token of Shendang Mountain appear," Sun Yuxiang said.

Xu Nian fell into contemplation.

Sun Yuxiang’s answer wasn’t wrong; Immortal is indeed a powerful existence, capable of immortality and holding authority over life and death.

But this answer is too ordinary; if it were the right answer, this puzzle would’ve been solved long ago.

Then what exactly is Immortal?

Xu Nian pondered, contemplating in his heart.

Sun Yuxiang did not disturb Xu Nian and waited quietly at the side.

She didn’t know if Xu Nian could come up with an answer.

She even thought it very likely that Xu Nian wouldn’t be able to answer, but that didn’t stop her from holding a glimmer of hope.

After all, Xu Nian was someone who repeatedly created miracles, perhaps a miracle would happen this time as well.

Xu Nian lost himself in contemplation, pondering a question.

He wondered why he cultivated to become an Immortal.

He cultivated to become powerful, to protect those he wanted to protect.

But is being an Immortal the end?

Above Immortals, there are gods and even higher beings.

So what is the point of becoming an Immortal?

"Of course it has a point, kid. How can you become a god without becoming an Immortal first? The person who came up with this question must be excruciatingly bored, asking such a pointless question," the voice of Wentian Demon Sovereign rang in Xu Nian’s mind.

Xu Nian smiled slightly; he knew Wentian Demon Sovereign despised such pretentious and pedantic people.

Nothing compares to the simplicity of a sword or a blade.

A sword or a blade?

Suddenly, Xu Nian’s eyes lit up, and it seemed he found his answer as he walked towards the stele.

Sun Yuxiang was somewhat surprised to see Xu Nian move.

She was eager to see how Xu Nian would define Immortal.

Xu Nian reached the stele, harnessing the power of True Essence within him.

Then he began to write in grand, bold strokes on the stele.

Swaying and flowing, the large characters appeared gracefully on the stele.

Sun Yuxiang looked at the lines of large characters and was initially stunned; they hadn’t disappeared?

That means Xu Nian’s answer aligns with the questioner’s intent?

What kind of answer is correct?

Curious, she turned to read those lines.

Upon seeing them, she was shocked and speechless.

The stele read: "Immortals are ants, deities are not the end, if Divine Demons Immortals deceive me, I’ll slaughter Immortals, kill gods!"