"So that's it? You are truly going to take that step?" An old, enigmatic voice echoed within the dimension where only a single young man was seated.
The young man gazed at an empty space where faint spatial fluctuations could be seen. Soon after, an old figure emerged.
He appeared quite simple, just like the young man who sat suspended in the air. The entire dimension was devoid of anything else, completely empty.
Although they both looked plain and unassuming, they had already reached the end of what humans could achieve through cultivation.
"What's the point of living for millions of years just to grow old like you and die later? The true seat of immortality can only be held by those who have mastered a supreme Dao, unlike us weaklings." The young man spoke without any surprise at the sudden appearance of the old man in his dimension.
"Tsk... who are you calling an old man? Ask my wives, they will tell you how energetic I am... Ah, someone like you who has never even seen a woman naked wouldn't understand what I'm talking about, so just forget about it."
The young man looked at the old man calmly. "You know that is not true, right?"
"What? You expect me to believe that the most beautiful woman in the world, one who holds her own seat of immortality, has lain with you? Tsk... no one believes that. Why not become Dao partners and prove it to the world?" The old man spoke with a sarcastic tone.
The young man shook his head. "Whether you believe it or not is of no concern to me. As for becoming Dao partners... she is immortal, unlike me."
"Wait... you're taking this step because of her?" The old man was surprised.
The young man shook his head again maybe it was truth but he can't admit it. "The reason I began cultivating in the first place was to become immortal. I will do anything to achieve that."
The old man smirked. "Who are you trying to deceive... Tsk, whatever. Have you completed the cultivation technique? I am truly intrigued why you would use my dual cultivation technique as the foundation of your new cultivation path."
"Nothing much. I acquired some treasures that are perfect for me, and they will be even more effective when used alongside your cultivation technique." The young man took out a cultivation technique, it was the old man's own technique, and tossed it back to him.
The old man caught it.
"How the hell do you keep obtaining all the good treasures? First the Reincarnation Stone, and now another one. Do you have some treasure that increases your fortune as well? damn it... Even after living this long, I have nothing I can brag about, except for my wives."
The young man shook his head. "Yes, I do have such a treasure."
The old man was stunned, staring at the young man with a stupefied expression for a few moments before cursing aloud.
"Damn you, bastard! How about leaving it for me... you are going to die anyway."
The young man shook his head again. "It is not possible. It's the Heavenly Fortune Scroll, and it shows its best effect only when torn apart."
"Wait, you're going to use it along with the Reincarnation Stone?"
"Yes... and I am going to do it right now." The young man took out three items. One was a stone, one was a scroll, and the last was also a stone, but this one was pure white and burning.
When the old man saw the burning white stone, he was stunned to core. "Pure Yang Stone... Where in the heavens did you find this? I have searched for it my whole life, and yet it ends up in the hands of a young pup... Heaven truly is blind.
Ahh... now I understand. You are trying to obtain the Pure Yang Physique. After seeing everything you've prepared, I have a feeling you will succeed... now I am truly jealous."
The young man did not respond and instead looked at the treasures before him.
For the past thousand years, he had been searching for an alternative path to achieve a seat of immortality, and by fortune's favor, he acquired the Heavenly Fortune Scroll.
This treasure increased his fortune tremendously, and within a few hundred years, he obtained the Reincarnation Stone, the one he needed most. But there was still one final item he required to complete his plan, the Pure Yang Stone.
After searching through all the Yang-affected worlds and domains, he finally found one last year. This completed everything he needed to take the step toward true immortality.
Even when one reaches the end of the cultivation path, they do not become truly immortal. One may live for millions of years, but true immortality can only be obtained by acquiring a Seat of Immortality.
The Seat of Immortality is a mark bestowed upon the ten strongest cultivators in the entire universe. Those who receive this mark become true Immortals.
To become one of the ten strongest cultivators is far more challenging than reaching the end of the cultivation journey.
Only those who have mastered a Supreme Dao have any chance of claiming a seat, for all current seat holders have mastered at least one Supreme Dao.
Defeating someone who has mastered a Supreme Dao without mastering one yourself is but a foolish dream.
Just as he was lost in thought, the old man spoke again.
"Hey, are you truly not going to meet her? Who knows if you will ever reach such heights again... The chances of perishing are high once you become weak."
The young man looked at the old man and replied, "Why are you so concerned? Did you not claim to disbelieve everything between her and me?"
"Tsk... I still don't believe it. I was merely asking, just in case."
The young man shook his head and took the Heavenly Fortune Scroll in hand.
"I have sent a will to inform her."
"Really? And does she know that you intend to cultivate using the dual cultivation path this time?"
The young man frowned slightly but shook his head.
"We are not husband and wife. Until I become immortal, I would rather remain distant from her... So if she wishes to punish me once I achieve immortality, then I shall accept it."
"Oh well... You certainly have grand dreams. She would never marry you anyway. Don't forget, she is not only a seat holder but also the strongest among them. Farewell. I wonder if I will ever see you again." The old man snickered and departed.
The young man sighed. Indeed, she was the strongest. She was born with a physique that allowed her to cultivate the strongest Dao in existence, the very Dao he now aimed for, albeit through a slightly different path.
...
In a world known as the strongest due to its master...
A young man's projection approached the ruling clan of the realm. He easily entered the clan's barriers without resistance, thanks to a token he held.
Without alarming anyone, his will reached the core area where the cave abode of the strongest cultivator existed.
No one dared to approach this sacred cave abode, as it belongs to the strongest woman in the universe . Even though she had reached the pinnacle of cultivation, it felt as if there was still one more step, a step no one had ever taken.
And it was this step that everyone now sought. She was no exception.
The will entered unhindered, and what came into view was the stunning form of the most beautiful woman under the heavens.
Though he had seen her many times before, her beauty still left him in awe. It felt as though no matter how often he looked at her, he would always be stunned.
"It has been a while," he spoke after gazing at her silently for a moment.
The woman opened her eyes with a frown.
"I would have preferred if you came here in person... Or are you ashamed to face me?"
The young man sighed. Being weaker than her, he always felt unworthy.
"It is not that. I decided to use the Reincarnation Stone a thousand years ago. Now, I have gathered everything necessary to proceed."
The woman's eyes widened slightly, though she maintained her composure.
"If you came merely to inform me of that, then you may leave."
The young man nodded but still spoke one last sentence.
"I am going to use the Pure Yang Stone to obtain the Pure Yang Body. I shall follow the path of dual cultivation to achieve the Dao of Chaos."
The woman's eyes opened abruptly, genuine anger flashing in them. She wished to curse him, but only one sentence escaped her lips.
"Leave."
The young man nodded and dispersed his consciousness.
...
Within the dimension, the young man sighed and tore the Heavenly Fortune Scroll. It turned into golden dust and enveloped his body.
Next, he took the Pure Yang Stone and swallowed it. Immediately after, he took the colorless Reincarnation Stone and crushed it in his palm. His consciousness blurred, and his body was pulled into an unknown dimension.
Using the Reincarnation Stone did not mean one would be born anew. In fact, one's current body is refined to return to the age of ten to fifteen, with all memories sealed.
Which world one ends up in is also unknown, it is all based on fortune. That is why using the Heavenly Fortune Scroll was essential for him, it would ensure the best possible outcome.