Chapter 59: Immortal Wonders

It was early morning when they met up once again, now a few kilometers away from the city where Aerthus just made a hand gesture and the ring on his finger with a quick flash produced a slender, ship-like vehicle.  It was like a brig, shaped like it but without any sails and it was made of a strange material, not wood, not metal yet resembling both of them at the same time. 

 

“Oh? Is it made from wood and CC mixture?” walked up Ren, touching the side of the ship 

 

“Yes. The base is made from simple wood, but its pieces before assembly were soaked and bathed in a mixture of a special coat, containing concentrated CC. After that it was handed over to formation masters and they laid down the main patterns and a master control.” 

 

Explained as they boarded while he went to the helm where a normal looking steering wheel awaited him, the only difference was, it was embedded with a complex looking, lightly glowing diagram as he put his hands on it. 

 

Soon the whole ship trembled before without a sound as it rose to the air, quickly ascending high to the sky as they flew off, surprising everybody onboard. 

 

“Oh!” looked around Ren with sparkling eyes as she knew the design. It was an idea of her old disciple who always thought carrying others who can’t fly was a nuisance and since long ago set out to devise a flying vehicle that any cultivator could use, yet it was never ready, thanks to her perfectionist attitude. “Nice, so the formations are imbued with wind affinity? Or is it gravity related?”

 

“Both.” nodded Aerthus, with growing happiness clearly visible on his face “The latter is responsible for reducing the weight of the ship so it requires less energy to maintain on course while the former helps with speed and maneuverability. This is a pretty basic and standard vehicle, costing somewhere between 8 and 9 million CC. Depending on when or where you buy it.”

 

His words almost made Ren choke as back in her time for that amount a cultivator could live happily for decades. When she was a God she no longer needed to be concerned with money but before that, it was always a struggle to have enough CC to cultivate and the price Aerthus brought up invoked some bad memories she immediately suppressed.

 

“There are types that are built for war. They could go up to the hundred of millions. Anyway, that is not important for us. For now this will be a great mean of travel as it is faster to fly with it then going one by one especially those of you who are yet advanced and can’t fly.” smiled, looking at Leinor and the others, still only at the peak of the body refinement realm. 

 

“What about the ring?” asked suddenly Isha, still eyeing his finger

 

“It is a storage ring, same thing, only it is more expensive to make as the formation etched onto it can only be made by demigods. It manipulates space itself and has an independent storage space inside it.”

 

“We could carry rations for the army easily if we had something like this.” thought Xendar immediately 

 

“Yes, but don’t keep it there for long. Time is still flowing inside, they can rot just as much as out here. Anyway, this is a medium sized ring, it has around 50,000 cubic meters of storage space. It’s cost of buying is around 200 million or more CC. There is no market for it honestly, as it is a highly sought after item. It’s rare because only Demigods can craft it. So usually a ring is only made by trading with them or if they gift you one.”

 

“Oh? Who gifted yours?” asked Dermitos with interest but Aerthus just smiled

 

“Nobody. I killed someone.” grinned “It’s my battle trophy.”

 

“Ahahaha!” laughed Ren “I like you!” flashed a thumbs up at him making the others just look at each other as even Carthus was reserved as it was his… forefather, when speaking to him. Yet Ren was just as unbridled as ever.

 

“At my level a fight to the death is a serious event. If I do it I need a good reason. Well… he had a ring that I never could get my hands on… so yeah.” laughed proudly 

 

“What else is in there?”

 

“You will see~ Who knows, maybe if you become my apprentice I could gift you some-”

 

“The ring. I want that. Give me that and I’ll call you daddy too.” pointed at his finger making him almost bite on his tongue while Xendar rushed up, pressing his hand on Ren’s head, making her bow as the ship itself felt like it went over a big bump in the air as he lost control for a second there.

 

“I’m terribly sorry, I spoiled her.”

 

“Um… We are sorry.” came up Leinor too, bowing towards Aerthus while Isha was laughing so hard, she was gasping for air.

 

“Stop it…” whispered Boursat, coming up to her, trying to hold her mouth but Isha was just whining like a kettle 

 

“You are a greedy little girl, are you not?” grumbled Aerthus

 

“So?” looked up, with her eyes as Xendar still held her head down 

 

“The ring is out of the question. If in the future you beat me then I’ll give it to you. But I can give you this now.” flashed his hand and a small pouch appeared, throwing it to Ren “It has the same principle, only, this is an inferior product and has 10 cubic meters of storage space. This can be made by top level harmony experts if they have the correct diagram. Still, it is not something every cultivator can afford but usually used by sects and their core disciples.”

 

“I want two!” answered immediately, with a happy expression, placing it on her belt

 

“You!” facepalmed Aerthus but just laughed and produced another and threw it to her. “Something else? Speak now or never!”

 

“Nyahahahaha! Nope~ This is good! Thanks Master!” winked at him making everyone shake their head while Ren just skipped to Leinor tying the other onto his belt “There you go, now we have a matching pair~” grabbed the surprised Leinor’s arm, giggling like a kid, making Aerthus sigh with a smile. 

 

“What?” came Zern’s voice as he was stared at by Isha. 

 

“I want one too…”

 

“Ugh… Well… so… um…” gulped but soon Isha just laughed out 

 

“Relax, I’m just teasing you.” patted his shoulders “We just need to beat them down and steal theirs.”

 

“That's even worse!” moaned looking at her pleadingly 

 

“Hey, what if you two share one and pass one for me?” joined Reignar “I also need one, especially for Orsi’s stuff.”

 

“What stuff? She was an orphan from the streets! It’s all for your stuff! Roofies, sextoys, whips, cuffs and what not huh?” retorted Isha 

 

“Wha-? No! Really! Come on… What are you taking me for? Really?” grumbled like a child with crossed arms 

 

“A pervert?” came the answer in union from Ren, Leinor, Isha, Zern.

 

“Ugh…” stepped back and soon lowered his head with a defeated expression.

 

“What’s up with you, Poli?” asked Ren with a raised eyebrow as her disciple was just spacing out at the side of the ship

 

“Huh? Um… yes? Sorry, I wasn’t paying attention.” turned back as he was watching the clouds passing by with a blank expression

 

“Damn… you are this lovesick?” sighed Isha while Ren just walked up, tiptoeing as she tried to pat his shoulder 

 

“Sorry, but relax, you will see her soon!”

 

“Ah? Eh? What? No, I mean it’s not like that…” stuttered while his face turned completely red as the others slowly started to comfort, but at the same time tease him a little.

 

“Ahaha! I see the first generation of my Sect will be an interesting bunch~” laughed Aerthus, looking at the youngsters who were clearly relaxed and not really bothered by the prospects of their lives changing drastically right before their eyes. 

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The usually few days long travel only took them a few hours when they descended from above the clouds, down onto Teardrop Island.

 

The descending, flying boat drew a lot of attention from both sides as it was something never before seen, so both kingdom’s military immediately started to gather and ready their own warships in case of an attack. 

 

The boat easily crushed the trees as they landed, as the island itself was covered in thick vegetation. When everyone got off the ship, looking around they didn’t feel anything different or strange, it was nothing special in their eyes and senses, just a normal island, in the middle of the river. 

 

“Now, are you ready to see what formations can really do?” grinned Aerthus while the others gathered around him.

 

After a few glances he cleared a spot from the trees and summoned a metal plate with a diameter of 3 meters. It was covered with a dizzying amount of runes, abstract, interconnecting symbols and writings in a language none of them could understand.

 

“This is even more advanced than what I knew about… my dear student… you surpassed me already!” chuckled Ren inside, excited at the prospect seeing what Ophila came up with. 

 

“This is a formation diagram from the highest level. It was designed by Levictus and Lady Ophila. This is why I said my son will take over the Formation Department, he is ultimately a gifted individual when it comes to this field.”

 

“Sect Head,” asked Dermitos, already used to call his forefather that way “Who is Lady Ophila?”

 

“She is one of the leaders of the strongest sect there. The sect itself is called Immortal’s Road. It has three sect heads, both of them at the Immortal Realm.”

 

It was the first they heard about it and even the name was something that made them gulp as Ren blinked quickly, almost laughing out of happiness. This meant all his disciples made a breakthrough from the Demigod realm and went on their own road, cultivating into something that is not a “God”. 

 

“What is an… Immortal?” asked Carthus, getting back a fire inside his heart he long forgotten and the idea of advancing once again came to him. He was someone who was stuck at the first level of Harmony Realm for centuries now and even his son surpassed him by now. 

 

“It is a realm above Demigods. I don’t know much about it, but they are what I would call a true immortal. We may live long, but sooner or later we will die. A Demigod’s body could live forever, but if his body is destroyed the soul also disperses and goes into reincarnation. An Immortal… can live even after his or her body is destroyed. Their souls are eternal and can exist without a corporeal form, forever.”

 

“How many of them are there?” 

 

“Only three are known, the leaders of the Immortal’s Road. It is a realm that they created and say their teacher was the Mad God who opened the sky and made it possible for them to carve a new path. They were my mentors, thanks to Levictus. I was not as talented to be taught by them but my son is, so as a reward they gave me tips and instructions along the years, it greatly helped me advance to the third realm.” 

 

They were stunned by the revelations that their forefather was not deemed talented enough to be trained by them, Carthus wanted to say something but just a sigh came out, shaking his head.

 

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“Don’t be disheartened. Our slice of the world was poisoned by the belief of the Gods, we have fallen behind because of it. I had a reason to tell you to slowly push it back and let the religion fade out but do not interfere with force. But this is not yet something you need to be privy of. When you reach the same level as me I’ll tell you more, until then it is an unnecessary distraction. For now all of you need to focus on reaching the next level!”

 

“What kind of disciples do they accept?” asked curiously Ren 

 

“Only those who are talented in a special field. They have few direct disciples, my son is one of them, now already at the same level as me. Only, every one of their disciples are focused on a special field, excelling in one skill above all others. If you want to know, the sect itself has more than 10,000 disciples in various strengths but the weakest ones that can be counted as true members of the sect, the inner disciples, are all minimum first level harmony realm experts, reaching it above the seventh level. The core disciples are all at the first level of harmony who reached it strictly at the ninth body refinement realm. Anyone under that can never be promoted to Core Disciple. and to be an elder you not just need to be at the third level of harmony, you also need to possess enough achievement to distinguish yourself from the others and have done enough things for the sect to be recognized for it and awarded an elder position. To be someone who has a say in the sect’s future and be a core or even grand elder you must be in the Demigod realm. My sect is based on their structure. One day we will be the same. Just you wait~” grinned with ambition 

 

“And what are we going to call ourselves?” came the question from Leinor

 

“Immortal Wonders Sect. Because you will see such wonders here nowhere found in this part of the world~ Also it is a catchy name that can grab the imagination of cultivators and make them join.” laughed while some of his descendants were twitching their mouths because of the naming but Ren just pointed a thumbs up 

 

“Nice going Master! So… what about the first wonder?” 

 

“Ahaha, here. Watch this!” laughed and placed down the big plate and dropped a little blood on it and the metal plate lit up like a multicolored gate immediately “Get back a little!” said as all of them rushed backwards while a cold, mechanical voice suddenly echoed out

 

“Connection Established. Receiving spatial coordinates for transfer. Calculating. Coordinates fixed. Beginning transfer.”

 

When the strange voice died down, rumbling could be heard from every direction, the slowly approaching warships from both sides immediately stopped on the river as everyone watched on befuddled as a giant, 9 story high, pagoda-like structure materialized from nowhere. It was deep red in color with jade green tiles on the roof sections and golden, dragon paintings going around it, getting shinier in color as the levels of it went higher and higher. 

 

The whole transfer happened below a minute, yet long after the giant structure was standing before them, they just still stood there, mouth agape, watching it like kids seeing fireworks for the first time.

 

“They made teleporting work… this is incredible, I knew it was possible but the energies for it were never there before the Tear…” murmured Ren as she was also amazed 

 

“What do you mean?” asked Leinor surprised 

 

“Ah… in theory this would be hard and I can’t imagine the work they put into it.” scratched her throat, looking at him smilingly 

 

“It took 300 years for them to complete the theories, come up with experiments, work out the quirks and mistakes. They finished it only 10 or so years ago. My son came in late as Lady Ophila were working on it for more than a 1000 years but with an on-off attitude. Levictus is… a bit… well… a strange kid. He was immediately drawn in by the prospect and spent his years only working on this.” scratched his head with a smile “I have no idea how this works. Anyway, this is the Cultivation Block. The nine levels have different rooms in them, all of it made from special materials and etched formations that help concentrate the natural energies to help cultivation. On the top, the last three levels are only for Harmony Experts. Weaker people would explode from the influx of energy. This will be the most visited place in our Sect as those who earned enough reward points can come in, choose a level and room then cultivate with more efficiency.”

 

“So this is only the first building?” came to himself Boursat just now

 

“Yeah.” nodded, as he flashed his ring once again and dozens more plates materialized. “Setting up a sect is not easy. Lucky me, I have a good son~” laughed proudly and soon more and more buildings appeared from nowhere and it didn’t take an hour or so, that the previously uninhabited island was dotted with different, majestic buildings.

 

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“The last one has gone too.” stood Levictus at a balcony of a 30 story high pagoda’s top level, watching the last building flashing with different lights before disappearing “The experiment was a great success. None of the designed buildings was destroyed in the transfer.”

 

“Of course.” came the reply as Ophila came up to him “Who do you think made the transfer discs? Sadly they are one time items.”

 

“It’s not that big of a problem. I am already working on a stable transfer method that can be used multiple times before it deteriorates. It will be able to transfer only human sized objects in return.”

 

“That's good. I’m going to continue working out the method behind transferring living beings. It’s still far from safe.”

 

“I heard. Last weekend there were guts raining in the disciples adobe. Some are still struggling with bad dreams.”

 

“Tsk, what, it was just some cow intestines nothing major. They have no problem fighting outside the sect but some raining blood and they come crying? Nonsense.” snorted Ophila 

 

“They did not dare to come and complain.” shook his head, maintaining a calm expression as it was rare to even make him flinch. “I’m more interested in where the rest of the cow landed.” 

 

“Me too. But I couldn’t find it. Maybe it was transferred underground. Who knows.” shrugged her shoulders “Anyway, congrats on your father’s success. Who knows, maybe later on we can recruit some promising children from your homeland. If there is at least one of you there in every 500 years, it was already a worthwhile investment..”

 

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It was already night as they were converging in the main hall of the Sect. It was it’s own, walled off area, placed on an elevated base that could be seen from everywhere who stood on the island itself. The gate had golden writing above it, displaying the sect’s name, Immortal Wonders with Aerthus’ handwriting. 

 

Inside there were trees, fake mountains and artificial ponds already having koi fishes inside while multiple pavilions stood around and if someone watched from the sky, they formed a special formation. One pavilion was for the future Core Disciples, while another was the library, still pretty empty but soon it would be filled with the future techniques of the sect and with different manuals. 

 

There was also the headquarters of the different department’s still only empty shells but ready to be slowly filled up with necessary equipment. In the middle was the main palace, where every member of the sect could gather if something important came up and this was the place where if the future Council held a meeting they would do so. 

 

“Now I’m officially announcing the opening of the Immortal Wonders Sect!” raised his wine glass Aerthus happily while the others returned the gesture with theirs “It surprised me we still did not receive any attack ahaha, I guess they don’t know what to do with buildings appearing from nowhere.”

 

“I think tomorrow there will be some harmony experts arriving though.” chuckled Xendar

 

“Yeah. I agree.” nodded Aerthus “This will be a perfect time to test out the Disciplinary Department.” looked at Carthus “I was thinking about everyone’s attitude and to find your best places in the sect. Carthus you are someone who deep inside is bound by rules and tradition. This can be good and bad at the same time. I want you to lead the future Disciplinary Department. We are still in the process of drafting up the sect rules but in the future I want you to make sure it is held up.”

 

Carthus was taken aback for a moment before closing his eyes then nodding. 

 

“Yes, Sect Head.”

 

“You are still bearing the shadow of your father. This will be your opportunity to break out of it and show you are not like him and you won’t become a tyrant.”

 

“I thank you for the chance to do so.” cupped his hand, bowing 

 

“Also Boursat.”

 

“Yes Sect Head?”

 

“You will be the department’s Vice Leader. Your connection to your brother and Carthus makes you the perfect balance to him.”

 

“I understand, Sect Head.” bowed to him 

 

“Mmm. Tomorrow you will entertain our guests, as there are still no disciples to help you out, the youngsters will accompany you.” smiled at Ren and the others “Xendar.”

 

“Yes, Sect Head?”

 

“You will be the Artifact Department's leader.”

 

“M-me?” pointed at himself surprised 

 

“Yes. I studied your earlier invention with that jade coin, it is a rudimentary artifact. You have potential, I’ll help you out as much as I can, even though I’m not proficient in it, you will need to come up with a lot of things by yourself.”

 

“I… I understand Sect Head!” cupped his hand while Anya just smiled beside him with a happy expression 

 

“Dermitos. You are going to be the head of the Alchemy Department. Our bloodline is perfect for it, I am also well versed in pill forging, I’ll teach you and you will take it over later.”

 

“Yes, Sect Head.” cupped his hands, clearly excited 

 

“The rest who reached Harmony Realm are considered Elders, you can later decide which department you wish to be part of as Core Elders or stay just as Elders and work with the disciples when we announce the acceptance of them. 

 

“Even me?” blinked Poli 

 

“You are at the Harmony Realm, no?” 

 

“Yes… ah… ahahaha!” laughed looking at Isha and the others but soon he shrank back his neck because of the pressure he received from their gazes “Ugh… I’ll think about it…” murmured while the others just chuckled at the small scene 

 

“The rest of you are Core Disciples, you can choose your masters. When I finish filling up the Library and the Resource pagoda we can start focusing on cultivation. Also there is the last post.” looked at Ren

 

“Yes?” blinked with an expecting smile on her face 

 

“Ahaha~ As my disciple you are appointed as Head Disciple and on the same level as a Core Elder. But don’t be so sure about your position. Every Grand Elder can have their own Head Disciple. From this group of people will be chosen the next Sect Head when in the future I decide to step down. Also, one master can have multiple disciples. If later on comes someone who outshines you, he or she will inherit my Head Disciple position!” 

 

“Ahahaha, of course! Don’t worry Master~” grinned with a playful laugh 

 

“Good! Now let’s drink and when everything is settled we can design the sect uniform.”

 

“Uniform?” asked a few of them at the same time

 

“Of course! We need coherent clothing so when we travel around the continent everyone can recognize us~” laughed in a great mood as this was what he was planning since he toured the other side of the desert and saw how exciting life can really be.

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