Chapter 335: The Beginning of the End of Life

"Why does it seem like the effect isn't very significant, right?" Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng smiled and voiced Ximen Yue's question.

Ximen Yue quickly bowed his head in apology.

However, Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng waved his hand, dismissing it. "The Tian Du Transformation Pill, grants 800 years of life. The Longevity Fruit, grants 500 years. The Life-Prolonging Fruit, grants 300 years. All of them are extremely rare treasures. Among the countless treasures I've seen in my past 3,612 years, their value is absolutely top-notch."

"Now, they have all become cheap for a dying person like me."

Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng said somewhat self-deprecatingly.

"Combined, they could add 1,600 years of life to an ordinary cultivator."

"But when used on me..."

"Hehe, guess, what is the effect?" Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng asked.

At this moment, seeing that Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng seemed somewhat approachable, Han Yi grew bolder.

He was the first to answer, "500 years?"

Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng chuckled lightly and shook his head repeatedly.

"200 years?" guessed Ximen Yue.

Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng still shook his head.

"20 years?" Li Fan suddenly spoke up.

The guessed number was somewhat outrageous, drawing the attention of both Han Yi and Ximen Yue towards him.

"Although you have become quite bold, you still overestimated it!" Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng laughed and raised a finger with his right hand.

"Ten years."

"This is the final deadline I can strive for."

"This is the result when combining the longevity treasures contributed by other cultivators."

Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng's voice sounded heavy, and he laughed as he spoke.

Li Fan and the others, upon hearing this, all showed expressions of shock.

"How can this be?" Ximen Yue's face was full of disbelief. "Could it be that the assessment effect of the Tianxuan Mirror is also fake?"

Li Fan and Han Yi, too, had very solemn expressions as they looked at Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng, trying to get answers from him.

Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng did not answer immediately. Instead, he pointed to the large tree in front of him and asked the three, "Do you know what kind of tree this is?"

Han Yi and Ximen Yue looked at it for a while, shaking their heads without recognition.

Li Fan, however, did not hesitate to say, "Qingyun Willow, a common spiritual wood with no other value except for ornamental purposes."

After all, he had been reading the "Heavenly Physician's Classic" for so long, and it was not for nothing.

Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng, with his murky eyes, seemed somewhat surprised that Li Fan could recognize it. Then he continued, "Do you know, at most, how many years a Qingyun Willow can live?"

Li Fan thought for a moment and said, "A Qingyun Willow tree can live for 800 years at most, and that's already considered extremely rare. It's almost impossible for it to exceed a thousand years."

Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng nodded slowly. "You're right."

"This Qingyun Willow was planted by me more than 900 years ago when I broke through to the Unity Path and was appointed as the successor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Garrison."

"At that time, I was full of ambition, thinking that death was still far away from me. I could go further and had hopes of longevity."

Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng shook his head.

"It turns out I was ignorant..."

The Immortal sighed and returned to the main topic.

"For over a hundred years, I have watched my old companion, who has been with me all the way, slowly approaching death."

"I tried various methods to save his life."

"Qingmu Spirit Liquid, Xianrang Qiongjiang..."

"I tried all kinds of treasures."

"But it was just barely pulling him back from the brink of death."

"A struggle to survive..."

"At that time, I knew. Death is inevitable for us."

Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng looked up at the withered Qingyun Willow once again.

Chapter 335: The Beginning of the End of Life

"I just didn't expect that the same fate would fall upon me so soon," Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng said, falling into silence.

Li Fan and the other two exchanged glances, not daring to disturb, standing silently and waiting.

After a long time, Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng slowly spoke again, "When the end is near, besides advancing further and completing the overall transformation of oneself, all other means can only slightly delay the arrival of death."

"Not only is the effect greatly reduced, but the more you struggle, the faster other similar methods become ineffective."

"Take the longevity treasures you handed over as an example. I have already taken many with similar effects before. That's why the situation of turning 1,600 years into ten years occurred."

"Heaven intends for you to die at three, and it's difficult to keep you until five."

Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng looked up at the sky, and in his murky eyes, there was a hint of inexplicable emotion.

"However, ten years. For me, it's enough."

The old man's voice gradually lowered, and Li Fan and the others could no longer hear clearly.

"May I ask, Immortal Supreme, does this mean that these longevity treasures are not as valuable as imagined?" After a long time, Han Yi couldn't help but ask.

Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng glanced at the three and laughed lowly.

"The younger you are, the more precious they are."

"The older you are, the more useless they become."

"Do you understand?"

The three wore thoughtful expressions at his words.

"Well, seeing you energetic young people today is a rare occasion for me to talk a bit more."

"Now it's time to give you your rewards."

Without any visible action from Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng, three jade plaques emitting colorful brilliance suddenly appeared and flew towards Li Fan and the others.

Li Fan received the jade plaque, and saw intricate patterns carved around it, enclosing the character "法" (law) in the center.

"This is the **Jianfa Jade Plaque**. With this token, you can go to the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, the Law Protection Grand Hall, and apply to use the Yanfa Pearl," Supreme Immortal introduced to the three.

As if remembering something, Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng reminded them, "Remember, one **Jianfa Jade Plaque** only grants one application opportunity."

"After applying, you may have to wait a long time before it's your turn. Moreover, each use of the Yanfa Pearl has a time limit."

"Don't be too greedy, causing you to miss out."

"Hehe, back in the day..."

Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng's voice became fainter and finally inaudible.

At this moment, the blue-robed cultivator who had led them in before reappeared quietly by their side.

"Let's go."

He transmitted his voice.

Li Fan and the others put away the **Jianfa Jade Plaque** and slowly exited the courtyard.

"Young man, I'll give you some advice. Your jade plaque can only apply to deduce techniques at the Yuan Ying level. If it's just used to deduce the main technique for advancing cultivation, it might be a bit wasteful."

"Try using the Yanfa Pearl to deduce those techniques with special effects."

"Even at the Yuan Ying level, it might still be effective."

Just as Li Fan stepped out of the courtyard, Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng's voice suddenly sounded in his ears.

Li Fan couldn't help but turn around and saw Supreme Immortal Ji Cheng, just as he saw him before, caressing the withered Qingyun Willow.

His back appeared desolate.

Li Fan saw an old man, walking towards the end of his life.

He bowed respectfully and quietly left.

(End of this chapter)