Exploring Immortality Cultivation

Chapter 68 - 30 Every Disciple of the Immortal Alliance Must Remember [2 Updates]

Trial Land wasn't far from Xin Mountain.

After leaving North Slope, the northern part of Xin Mountain was a relatively flat plain. Under natural conditions, this place would usually have sparse vegetation. But after the cultivators from Mountain River City and Liuyun Sect altered the climate and hydrology, it had become a lush and verdant land. Within this vast prairie, there was a large forest. This forest was circular, artificially divided into two areas. A Taiji Fish Line separated the two areas, with the left side being a rich green that seemed almost impenetrable, while the right side was a mix of pale green and earthy yellow. The entire forest was like a Tai Chi Diagram.

Su Junyu introduced, "That's what the Trial Area looks like. The green section is the exploration-type experimentation zone, while the section with mixed yellow and green is the combat and survival-type trial zone."

Mao Zimiao asked curiously, "Senior Brother Su, why specifically divide it into two areas?"

"This is an experimentation zone. Inside the entire forest, the laws of the Spirit Beast Mountain's predecessors apply, accelerating the evolution of species by nearly a hundred times compared to the outside world. The experiments conducted in the two areas are different. In the seeking zone, it's prohibited to attack demon beasts proactively. Even if attacked by demon beasts, one must not cause irreversible harm to them unless absolutely necessary. In the combat zone, cultivators are allowed to hunt freely." Su Junyu pointed at the forest and smiled, "This forest was originally one. When the Immortal Alliance was first established, several Great Grandmasters from Tianling Ridge had nothing better to do, so they planted this forest here. Later, Heavenly Selection God Monarch took over the main temple and launched this experiment here to compare the differences between the demon beasts within the two areas and explore the paths of evolutionary life."

Wang Qi admired this experiment a bit. Some experiments are simply impossible on Earth. Not to mention how difficult it is to increase the speed of species evolution by a hundred times within a certain area on Earth, the duration of this experiment alone could wear down several generations of scientists.

Wu Fan turned pale upon hearing this, "Senior Brother Su, after we enter, is there a chance our bloodlines will be rewritten and our bodies undergo unwanted mutations?"

Mao Zimiao and Wu Shiqin also changed color at this. Especially Mao Zimiao, as a half-demon, her bloodline was less stable than that of the Human Clan.

Both girls had the same concern. If the laws within the forest were to cause them to become peculiar in appearance, it would be a complete loss.

Su Junyu shook his head, "Only pregnant women entering the forest might affect the fetus, and most of these effects are likely benign. None of you are, um, 'expecting,' right?"

Mao Zimiao's face blushed, and she stamped her foot, "Senior Brother Su, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Su Junyu continued, "This law won't harm you. If any of you manage to cultivate the 'Heavenly Calculation Atlas,' this forest would actually be a great cultivation treasure. You could directly absorb the Qi Intent of the Carefree Practitioner."

Wang Qi's gaze towards the forest changed immediately. The 'Heavenly Calculation Atlas' was the only cultivation technique he wasn't confident about mastering. Now he had no choice but to make it his main study, which had troubled him for quite some time. If the forest truly had such benefits, then before he graduated, his cultivation of the 'Heavenly Calculation Atlas' would be settled.

Under the effect of Su Junyu's spell, the Flying Boat landed steadily on the ground. Su Junyu put away the Flying Boat and then took out a talisman, "The entire forest is surrounded by an array, with the only entrance at the location of the Yin Yang Eye of the Tai Chi Diagram. Activate this talisman within a hundred paces of the grand array, and the array will guide us inside. Everyone stand close together."

After the five of them huddled together, Su Junyu activated the talisman in his hand. A bright light surged out from the talisman, enveloping them. Then, Wang Qi felt a strong sense of weightlessness, and silence surrounded him. Except for the area protected by the talisman, everything he saw was engulfed in darkness.

This sensation lasted only a brief moment, and soon there were sounds of insects and light. Wang Qi and the others had arrived inside the forest.

They appeared on a circular white stone slate covered with intricate restrictions. Surrounding the stone slate was a lush forest.

Just as Wu Shiqin was about to walk out, Su Junyu stopped her, "Wait a moment, I have a few more things to go over."

Seeing that everyone's attention had turned to him, Su Junyu cleared his throat and began, "For this trial, I will not take action nor offer reminders. If you encounter trouble that requires my intervention to resolve, consider the trial failed. Moreover, if there are any mistakes in your actions that result in a lower evaluation or reduced merit earned, it is not my concern."

At this point, Su Junyu paused and asked, "Do you all still remember the Three Principles and Eight Prohibitions of the Immortal Alliance? Recite them quietly to yourselves."

The Three Principles and Eight Prohibitions are the code of conduct that Immortal Alliance Cultivators must always bear in mind. Lower-ranking disciples may not have a firm heart in seeking the Dao, so having laws to constrain oneself is beneficial to maintain mental equilibrium, preventing them from ruining their own state of mind through reckless actions.

The Three Principles are: do not violate the law, do not excessively harvest Heaven and Earth, and do not harm the Human Clan.

The Eight Prohibitions are: Are you conceited? Are you unfair to others? Are you greedy? Are you impulsive? Do you harm the innocent? Do you hinder destiny? Are you lascivious? Are you oppressive?

"The Three Principles and Eight Prohibitions are concise yet profound, encompassing rich and deep ideological content. They fully reflect the nature of the Immortal Alliance, the purpose of protecting Heaven and upholding the Dao, and the principle that immortals and mortals are not separate. It signifies that the Immortal Alliance is a new type of Immortal Dao Alliance..."

This was how an Immortal Institute lecturer introduced the Three Principles and Eight Prohibitions in class, which almost prompted Wang Qi to come up with a tune in his head, "Immortal Alliance Disciples must all remember, the three major disciplines and the eight points for attention..."

After recalling the Three Principles and Eight Prohibitions, Su Junyu continued, "For this mission, you will make your own plan. When you act, remember the Three Principles and Eight Prohibitions. Abiding by them will also be greatly beneficial on your path of Seeking Dao. Do you understand?"

After he finished this speech, Su Junyu took out a map and a task list, then left the group to their own devices and took out a meditation cushion to sit aside.

Looking at Su Junyu's serious expression, Wang Qi actually had this delusion, "Could it be that this guy actually has a reliable side?"

No, that's not right! "An otaku who leaves his cave becomes a normie" is just like "a fat person who slims down becomes a hunk," merely a psychological comfort for a certain group of people, right?

But now was not the time to think about that. Wang Qi shook off these distracting thoughts and, following Su Junyu's instruction, began to draft a plan for the trial with his partners.

Su Junyu had accepted a total of eighty-five tasks for them, among which sixteen were to record the movements of Demon Beast herds, twenty-seven were to collect vegetation data, five were to gather common mosquito samples, and the remaining thirty-nine tasks supported the others. These eighty-five tasks had a total value of ninety-six merit points, which, divided equally among the four, meant each would receive twenty-four — provided they all succeeded.

Wang Qi looked over the task list, and quickly established a plan.

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