I have Immortality In The Cultivation World

After a lost soul becomes a fierce ghost, it cares even less about the living and the rules, only killing people and devouring their vital energy based on instinct and obsession.

Xiao Ran asked, "The Investigation Bureau has already discovered the ghosts’ weaknesses, they fear fire and electricity, and is trying to develop weapons to counter them, can’t they just eliminate all the fierce ghosts?"

"Not to mention the mere Investigation Bureau, even if immortals descended to earth, it would be useless."

Zhou Yi said, "Vengeful ghosts are created by the hands of evildoers; as long as there are continuous evildoers in this world, fierce ghosts will never cease to exist."

"Other ghosts have nothing to do with me, whether they harm people or are scattered to the winds," he said indifferently.

Xiao Ran said despondently, "However, I was the one who found Ghost Zero, and now it has endured an injustice it cannot redress. I feel guilty and only wish to do something for it!"

Zhou Yi asked, "Do you plan to seek revenge for Ghost Zero?"

Xiao Ran tried to speak several times, but ultimately shook his head helplessly and sighed, "My parents are still alive at home. If I personally punish that person, it will inevitably involve my family."

Zhou Yi offered comforting words, "Life is suffering for everyone; after seeing enough, you won’t feel as bad."

Xiao Ran remarked, "Isn’t speaking like that too cold-hearted?"

"It’s not cold-hearted, it’s helplessness," he replied.

Zhou Yi, having slain no fewer than eight thousand fierce ghosts—among them, assuredly, many who died unjustly—it was clearly unrealistic to inquire into each one about any grievances.

"You can make a note of this matter and consider seeking revenge for Ghost Zero when you have the strength to do so."

"That person is a direct descendant of the Imperial Clan. Even if I become a Martial Arts Grandmaster in the future, I cannot withstand the heavy weapons of the Imperial Court."

Xiao Ran’s face soured, "I came here today with the intention of asking the Grandmaster for advice on how to lift Ghost Zero’s curse, but now I’ve lost the will. I deserve this punishment!"

"Is the present-day Imperial Clan very strong?"

Zhou Yi did not remind Xiao Ran that the ghost simply had no ability to curse; what tormented Xiao Ran was not the ghost, but the depression in his own heart, what monks and priests call a heart demon.

A heart demon is an inevitable calamity on the path of cultivation, possibly arising at any stage. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Xiao Ran, once an ordinary youth, suddenly acquired the Swallowing the Heavens Art and nourishing medicinal decoctions, his martial arts prowess skyrocketed, and the expansion of power gave rise to tremendous self-confidence.

He was looking forward to a life of wandering the lands with his sword, pursuing vengeance joyously, and ridding the world of evil.

Ghost Zero was like a heavy blow to the head from an emperor for Xiao Ran, shattering his dreams. He was still that powerless young man, his frustration and powerlessness in the face of reality turning into a heart demon.

If he could overcome or slay his heart demon in the future, the path of cultivation would be smooth sailing.

"The Royal Family did give up their power back then, but they retained their commercial enterprises; now their business spans various industries."

Xiao Ran explained, "Even though they are restricted by the law and cannot participate in politics, they are indeed the first family of the Nine Continents in name and reality!"

"What first family of the Nine Continents, they are nothing but local chickens and dogs," he scoffed.

Zhou Yi said, "With vast wealth but no corresponding power, they would fall at the slightest push. Before, when legality was valued, the Imperial Clan could remain stable; that won’t be the case in the future!"

Xiao Ran asked, "What will be valued in the future?"

"Fists!"

Zhou Yi shook his fist and pulled out a booklet from under the counter with the characters "Guiyuan Technique" written in ancient seal script on the cover.

"Today, the Demon-Suppressing Pagoda has served you well; this poor Daoist will give you an extra roll of cultivation technique. Once you have mastered it, remember to get justice for Ghost Zero."

Xiao Ran expressed his surprise, "Does the Grandmaster have a grudge against the Royal Family?"

Zhou Yi reminisced for a long while before finally shaking his head and speaking.

"My ancestors did have some connections, but that was with the older generations. After not interacting for hundreds of years, those connections have long ceased to exist with the present!"