King of Hundred Victories Saber

Chapter 875 - 252: Waves of Blue Butterfly’s Resentment, Shi Lang’s Magnanimous Righteousness

As the curtain rose completely, Shi Feiyang saw the visitor clearly—it was his ex-wife, Liu Tingting, as beautiful as a celestial fairy.

Liu Tingting’s figure was graceful, and though her belly was slightly swollen, it did not diminish her extraordinary beauty in the slightest.

She was like a dark orchid blooming in the night, exuding an enchanting fragrance.

At this moment, her face appeared slightly pale, yet her eyes revealed a trace of eagerness and longing.

Liu Tingting glided inside, her steps as light as a ghost, and instantly reached the bedside of Shi Feiyang.

She gazed at Shi Feiyang, her eyes filled with complex emotions—there was longing, grievance, and even a trace of determination.

She sighed lightly, her voice seeming to come from a distant horizon, and softly said, "Husband, it’s been a while, I hope you’re well. I’ve endured hardships in the Immortal Realm and have successfully advanced to become an Earth Immortal. But the path in the Immortal Realm is long; if I wish to progress further, I need external help. The Xu Fu Immortal Pill has amazing effects. Husband, could you grant me a few more pills to help me break through this bottleneck and continue advancing?"

She paused briefly and gently stroked her swollen belly, her eyes showing maternal tenderness as she continued, "There’s another matter, husband. In my belly is your flesh and blood. If the child is a boy, do you have a suitable name in mind? If it’s a girl, what should we call her? You and I both know that the Immortal Realm is far away from the human world, and I can’t often be by your side. While you roam this treacherous Jianghu, fraught with dangers, if something were to happen to you someday, where would this child go? Thinking about this, I can’t help but worry. Husband, that mystical deer hide pouch at your waist is said to contain many treasures and powerful forces. Could you give it to me as a future reliance for me and the child? Even if we are separated by the heavens, it can keep me connected to your aura and protect both me and the child."

The path to immortality is long, and the hierarchy is strict, following the subtle principles of the growth and change of yin and yang energies. This process can be precisely divided into seven stages: "Primordial," "Elemental," "Innate," "Youthful," "Adult," "Old Mao," and "Decline."

From the perspective of the transformation of yin and yang energies, pure yin without yang is ghost; pure yang without yin is then called immortal; when yin and yang are separated, it is human. However, humans are the most miraculous—capable of falling into ghosthood or transcending to immortality.

If in youth one neglects cultivation, indulges recklessly, revels in pleasures, when old and frail, tormented by illness, ultimately, the soul perishes, one becomes a ghost. Only by devoting oneself to cultivation, comprehending the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, transcending the mundane, can one achieve sanctity, transform, ascend to immortality.

And in order for humans to become immortal, they must first "know and cultivate," which means understanding the laws of life movement in the universe, receiving teachings, cultivating character, and nurturing body and mind.

To progress from human to immortal, then from immortal to celestial, is an incremental, arduous journey.

Immortals are divided into five levels: "Ghost Immortal," "Human Immortal," "Earth Immortal," "Divine Immortal," "Celestial Immortal."

"Human Immortal," the second level among immortals, though transcendent, has not yet shed worldly ties, still part of the societal fold. "Earth Immortal" excels slightly more than "Human Immortal," having reached the realm of "refining form while staying in the world, everlasting life," known as "land immortals." Amongst the mortal realm, through relentless cultivation, they maintain a healthy physique and enjoy longevity.

The Xu Fu Immortal Pill’s effects are miraculous, giving Liu Tingting hope to advance to Divine Immortal.

Shi Feiyang listened to Liu Tingting’s words, feeling as though his heart had been thrown into a deep pond, stirring up turbulent waves.

Past memories surged like tides, rushing to his mind.

He stared blankly at this familiar yet unfamiliar woman before him. Familiar was the nation-toppling beauty that once captivated his heart; unfamiliar was the strange look in her eyes now, and the elusive requests she made.

A myriad of thoughts tangled like knotted yarn in his heart, impossible to unravel or clarify.

He opened his mouth, attempting to speak, but found his throat dry like a parched well, momentarily unsure of what to say.

The atmosphere within the tent instantly froze, except for the piercing cold night wind, still howling with the sound like ghostly wails, seemingly intensifying the dramatic and eerie atmosphere with a strong stroke.

Shi Feiyang gazed at Liu Tingting, years of Jianghu trials and tribulations, countless life-and-death experiences, quickly calmed his chaotic thoughts, his gaze gradually becoming as sharp as an eagle, as steady as a mountain.

He slightly furrowed his brows, the center forming a deep "Chuan" character, as if hiding endless contemplation. After a long sigh, he slowly spoke, his voice deep and rich, "Tingting, Xu Fu Immortal Pill is a rare treasure, acquiring it is incredibly difficult, through untold hardships, and what remains is already scarce. This Immortal Pill’s effects are miraculous, yet due to its preciousness, it easily attracts numerous Jianghu conflicts. Thus, it must be used cautiously, not squandered, to avoid causing trouble. Remember when we ventured into that misty and mysterious Black Wind Valley, where dangers lurked and poisons abounded, we supported each other, advancing together. Each time we faced life-and-death tests, we never abandoned each other. Those days seem like yesterday, vivid in memory."

As Shi Feiyang spoke, a gentle nostalgia surfaced in his eyes, the sweetness and companionship of the past reappearing before him.

"As for the child’s name, if it’s a boy, he can be named Shi Tianyu. Tianyu, falling freely between heaven and earth, unbounded by the secular world. I hope he can live freely in this complex and ever-changing world, never tempted by mundane fame and fortune, always maintaining a pure child’s heart. If it’s a girl, then she will be called Shi Lingxuan. Ling, lively and clever, keenly perceiving all things; Xuan, gentle and virtuous, noble in character, like a dark orchid in a secluded valley. May she possess these wonderful qualities, just like you when you first entered Jianghu, lively and playful, kind-hearted, attracting countless gazes with every smile and frown, unknowingly stepping into my heart and becoming my lifelong yearning." Shi Feiyang’s voice carried a subtle sense of longing, a deep nostalgia for the beautiful times of the past.