Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2487: 232: Conversation

In the past, immortality felt like an ethereal and distant concept to Wang Ba. Yet, with the continuous growth of his cultivation base and the relentless march of time, those legendary figures who achieved immortality have suddenly felt remarkably close to him. As he considered that beings from the Second Realm Sea might be congregating in this very space, an unusual sensation stirred within his heart. However, it was not long before he felt a sense of bewilderment. Why is it that legendary figures like the Lord of Realm Sea, who clearly hold power beyond the Realm Sea Origin, are never mentioned within the Third Realm Sea? In regions like the Cloud Sky Realm and the Eastern Luli Buddha Realm, where Mahayana cultivators rise frequently and immortals have made their return, there is not a single mention of this Lord of Realm Sea. This struck him as truly strange. Perhaps since he is now a True Spirit, his perspective has shifted, allowing his mind to quickly drift to other concerns. That these immortals would consume the True Spirit Fish from the Third Realm Sea as mere sustenance confirms his earlier suspicion: even the Second Realm Sea is far from being a tranquil domain. Wang Ba experienced a turbulent mix of emotions, though the revelation did not shock him. Even if the Second and Third Realm Seas differ in their abundance of resources, as long as people exist, friction is inevitable. Because individual philosophies and convictions vary, one person's nectar serves as another's poison—especially among cultivators. Even those who have reached the level of immortals possess rigid Dao-hearts, yet no two Dao-hearts are entirely alike, ensuring that some will always force their will upon others, sparking conflict. Thus, ideological differences naturally occur. For instance, an immortal who ascended through demon cultivation and one like himself would undoubtedly possess vastly different temperaments and beliefs. Had the Second Realm Sea been less expansive or its resources more scarce, their internal battles would likely be just as frequent as those in the Third Realm Sea. Despite expecting this state of affairs, the memory of the maids' chatter earlier still prompted Wang Ba to exhale in a soft sigh. To use a True Spirit as food can hardly be framed as the standard of a righteous immortal. Of course, the world is rarely painted in simple shades of black and white. Unsavory practices exist within the righteous path, while even among demon cultivators, one finds individuals of profound generosity and tragic history. Human nature is intricate, and those who cultivate into the forms of demons, buddhas, or immortals carry that complexity with them. Considering that if he were discovered by other maids, he might share the fate of becoming someone’s meal, Wang Ba felt a sudden shiver of dread. Li Yuehua remained unaware of Wang Ba’s inner turmoil as she continued, "The master here possesses immense divine skills and wide-reaching connections. Our visitors, though I know little of them, are beings beyond imagination. I had hoped to persuade him to release you, but his authority is absolute and I fear to provoke him by acting too rashly. I will wait for a suitable occasion to make my request, though I cannot promise he will grant you passage." She paused, her voice drifting off, before meeting Wang Ba’s gaze with undisguised worry. "By the way, have you had any luck finding Wuhen?" Before Wang Ba could manage a reply, she suddenly grasped the reality of his situation. "Oh, of course, you have yet to transform and remain unable to speak." After a moment of hesitation, she added, "Do not fret, I shall find a way." She scanned his form, her brow furrowing slightly, "Your current state as a True Spirit is quite dire; you could easily be assimilated by this environment at any moment." Wang Ba was caught off guard, attempting to sense the weakness she described but finding nothing. "Stay here for a moment." With that, Li Yuehua departed. Wang Ba used the time to process the details she had revealed. Since he remained within the Realm Sea Origin, there was a glimmer of hope for him to return to the Realm Sea. Meeting the Master of Quiet Cave was evidently the key. However, the oppressive, grayish seawater he had been submerged in kept him uneasy; he dared not wait there indefinitely. He was also gripped by a specific curiosity: how did the Master of Quiet Cave traverse between these realms so freely? Was it perhaps because they were originally reincarnations of true spirits from the Realm Sea? He could not be certain. As he contemplated this, Li Yuehua returned, clutching what appeared to be small pills. She produced one and pressed it toward Wang Ba—or at least, toward his perception of a mouth. He was astonished when, upon receiving the pill, he felt a flicker of his own body even without physical contact. In that moment, he felt as though he had regained a tangible form. His memories, which had grown hazy after lingering too long in the gray sea, suddenly sharpened. Li Yuehua whispered, "This is a True Spirit Pill, which we consume to bolster our True Spirits and maintain our transformed state." Wang Ba understood immediately. At this, Li Yuehua presented a leaf of paper with Zhongsheng Continent characters written upon it, specifically the words 'yes' and 'no'. She looked at him with keen anticipation, "If you understand me, look at these words, and I shall know."