Shan Ba Mei understood that this matter was incredibly difficult, but since there was a glimmer of hope, she was naturally filled with confidence. For someone who had already died, the worst outcome would merely be the complete annihilation of her soul. However, if there truly was a chance for resurrection, Shan Ba Mei was willing to give everything, no matter how arduous the path. She longed to meet her child as a living person.
"I'll teach you the Forging Soul Technique," Jiang Chen said.
The night passed without a word, and it wasn't until dawn that Shan Ba Mei emerged from her contemplation of the Forging Soul Technique.
As someone well-versed in the ways of cultivation, Shan Ba Mei had a deeper understanding of Jiang Chen's Forging Soul Technique. Such a profound and mysterious technique was something Jiang Chen had imparted to her so freely. In the world of immortals, teachings were not to be shared lightly; this Forging Soul Technique would be considered a priceless treasure in any Xianmen sect.
"What's wrong? Is there something you haven't grasped?" Jiang Chen asked.
"Um, no, it's just that this Forging Soul Technique is too precious. I feel unworthy of receiving it from you. Since I have already been expelled from my sect, how about I become your disciple?" Shan Ba Mei suddenly proposed.
"Let's talk about becoming a disciple later. Besides, this Forging Soul Technique I'm giving you is only average," Jiang Chen replied with a smile. It was amusing to him that she, a dead person, wanted to become his disciple. While the Forging Soul Technique might be considered advanced among cultivators in the Great Thousand World, to Jiang Chen, who had traversed the immortal realm for three thousand years as an Immortal Lord, it was merely average. He possessed countless techniques in his mind and had at least a dozen variations of soul-forging methods; what he gave to Shan Ba Mei was the simplest one suited for her current state.
"This is just average?" Shan Ba Mei had to reevaluate Jiang Chen.
"Indeed, it's quite ordinary. Now, the sun is up; you should head back. The Spiritual Energy restrictions here have been lifted, so you can cultivate as usual," Jiang Chen said.
"Then... when can we meet again?" Shan Ba Mei asked. She did not press the issue of becoming a disciple further and understood that given her current condition, it was somewhat unrealistic to discuss such matters.
"In ten years," Jiang Chen replied after some thought.
In ten years, he would definitely open the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm Gate. Of course, it might not take that long—five years could suffice—but such matters were unpredictable; ten years was the safest estimate.
Shan Ba Mei respectfully bowed to Jiang Chen before diving back into the mountain. Her spirits were high now; she harbored no doubts about him anymore. The Forging Soul Technique he had given her was already immensely valuable.
Morning light glistened on the snow atop the Mountain Peak as Jiang Chen gazed at the rising sun on the horizon and smiled slightly; this trip had not been in vain.
Jiang Chen was now completely certain about the existence of the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm. After returning home, all he needed to do was find two remaining artifacts to open the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm Gate—it was just around the corner.
Currently, Jiang Chen's strength had reached a bottleneck on Earth; there wasn't enough Spiritual Energy or rare materials available for him to cultivate further. He needed to open the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm Gate as soon as possible.
At the foot of the mountain, he heard the sound of a Lama chanting scriptures. With a gentle leap, he descended from the divine mountain and arrived at the entrance of Lama Temple.
This Lama Temple was quite ancient; compared to domestic temples, it naturally fell short. Yet amidst the chanting voices of these Lamas, Jiang Chen could see faint Buddhist light flowing around them. It seemed that despite their harsh conditions, these Lamas were sincerely devoted to Buddhism.
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