Chapter 0451 – Not to Become an Immortal

"Mm, it's been three months. It's about time to leave," Yi Tianxing took a deep breath, gently brushing Nannan's hair as he sighed.

He wasn't surprised that Nannan had noticed this.

Nannan was intelligent—exceptionally so. Very few people with high perception were ever truly foolish. After cultivating, her mind became even clearer and more agile. Thoughts surfaced instantly, conclusions came quickly, and her thinking far surpassed that of ordinary people. Cultivation was, after all, a form of evolutionary advancement. Once one reached a certain stage, the human brain could even rival mythical supercomputers in processing speed.

During these three months, Yi Tianxing had not only supervised her cultivation but also taught her survival skills, ensuring that she could live independently.

In this short time, Nannan had undergone a dramatic transformation.

She had grown to a height of 1.45 meters, and clad in a dress, she now stood gracefully tall. With proper nutrition, her stunning features had begun to show the signs of noble elegance. Given time, she would undoubtedly blossom into a dazzling beauty.

"Brother, where are you going? Can you take Nannan with you? Nannan doesn't want to be apart from you."

Her eyes shimmered with tears as she clutched Yi Tianxing's arm, pleading.

Yi Tianxing smiled bitterly, shaking his head. He gently caressed her dark hair and sighed, "If it were possible, how could I bear to leave you behind, Nannan? But I simply can't bring you with me this time. What's here is only an avatar of mine, not my true self. This body can only exist for two or three months, and once time is up, it will automatically return. As things stand, it cannot bring living beings along when it returns."

"That's why, over these months, I've been training and teaching you survival skills. Once I'm gone, you'll have to rely on yourself in this chaotic world."

There was deep reluctance in his voice, but there was no other choice.

All he could do was empower Nannan as much as possible, strengthening her abilities to survive.

Nannan had now reached the fourth stage of the Divine Sea Realm and had condensed her Divine Spring. At least until she reached the seventh stage, her path would be relatively smooth. With steady cultivation, she could continue breaking through. In a world this chaotic, she now had some ability to protect herself. Much of this was thanks to the Divine Source, without which such swift progress would've been impossible.

"Brother… Nannan doesn't want to be without you."

Her eyes shimmered with tears.

"The Eternal Continent may be vast and boundless, but as long as we're alive, if fate allows, we'll meet again someday. I hope that when that day comes, I'll see you as a peerless, brilliant heroine. Stay alive, Nannan. Live with everything you've got."

Yi Tianxing took a deep breath and spoke solemnly, a supportive smile forming on his face.

"Nannan will survive—not to become an immortal, but to find you again. No matter how long or how far, I will find you. You have to wait for me, Brother."

Nannan nodded firmly, her gaze filled with unwavering determination.

"I believe you. I look forward to that day."

Yi Tianxing chuckled and patted her on the head.

Then, with a wave of his hand, he produced various items.

"Nannan, from now on, you'll be living on your own. Without me by your side, you'll face countless dangers. If you want good food, eat these. There's enough to last a long time."

First, he took out hundreds of food boxes filled with all kinds of delicacies. They piled up like a mountain.

"I'll eat one whenever I miss you."

A tear rolled down Nannan's cheek as she put them into her storage ring—reserving them for the times she missed Yi Tianxing the most. Eating one would help her feel his presence.

"These are Cloud Brocades, which can be used to make magical or even immortal-grade clothing. When you grow older, make yourself some comfortable robes."

"Here's some currency called Eternal Coins. They contain pure energy, just like spirit stones, but have the additional effect of tripling your cultivation speed. Each coin provides that effect until its energy is fully consumed. I'm giving you one million. You can use them anywhere for trade. They're very valuable."

The stack of Eternal Coins looked massive, but to Yi Tianxing, it was just a number—something that could be replenished.

"You already have the Silkworm Gloves, but you still lack a weapon. Nannan, what kind of weapon do you want to train with?"

Yi Tianxing paused and looked at her. A good weapon could greatly enhance her strength.

"I don't need a weapon. The gloves you gave me are enough. I prefer to fight with my hands. If I need a weapon in the future, I'll find one myself. You taught me to be self-reliant."

Nannan shook her head.

"Very well. But since you'll be alone—and you're a girl—I can't protect you in person. So I must leave you with something to guard your life."

After a moment's thought, Yi Tianxing waved his hand, revealing two treasures: a mask and a ring.

"What are these?" Nannan asked curiously, eyes blinking.

"This bronze ring is called the Seven Star Ring. It contains a divine ability known as Seven Star Guardian. When activated, it can shield you from almost any attack. The ring can be enhanced using the power of the sun, moon, and stars. Currently, only one of the seven stars is active, glowing faintly. In this state, it can block any attack within the Divine Sea Realm, and even most divine arts from the Fate Aperture Realm. Few can break it. Once a second star is lit, its power will evolve further and allow two activations. After use, the stars dim and must recharge. This will be your defense."

Yi Tianxing pointed at the bronze Seven Star Ring, explaining.

It was a rare treasure. Defensive only, but extremely powerful if cultivated.

"What about the mask?" Nannan asked.

"This is the Faceless Mask. Once worn, it allows you to change your appearance at will, with no flaws—even divine sense can't detect the change. It can even alter your aura. As a young girl, your appearance could bring a lot of trouble in this chaotic world. With this mask, you can hide your identity and protect yourself."

Yi Tianxing explained without hesitation.

Such a mask would be useful to anyone—capable of seamless disguise, it was nearly impossible to detect.

"Try it on."

Nannan didn't hesitate. She first put on the Seven Star Ring—which shrank naturally and melded with her finger, leaving only a faint imprint.

Then she placed the Faceless Mask on her face. It could either be worn like a regular mask or fused into the skin. Nannan chose to fuse it.

The mask melted into her skin like a mirage. Her face remained unchanged at first.

Whoosh!

But the next moment, her delicate face transformed into that of a completely ordinary boy—one with pimples, no distinguishing features, and a totally different aura.

The transformation was flawless. Not even Yi Tianxing could tell it was her.

"Amazing. Truly a divine treasure. Colorless, formless, ever-changing. With this, your safety is far more secure. But you must never tell anyone about this mask—not a single word."

Yi Tianxing marveled.

Its disguise capabilities were so complete it could fool anyone.

He gave her even more: talismans, pills, and everything he could spare.

Nannan now had wealth and power surpassing most cultivators—practically a little tycoon.

"All right, Nannan. My time is up. This avatar must return to the main body. Remember, I am Yi Tianxing, the Lord of Xuanhuang City. If, one day, you hear of Xuanhuang City or my name, that will be our reunion day. If I ever roam again, I hope I can take you with me. Live. Live well."

Yi Tianxing drew a deep breath. Though reluctant, he could feel the force of the Celestial Wandering Talisman pulling him away.

Whoosh!

As his words ended, his body turned into a stream of light and disappeared into the void.

"I must grow stronger—not to become an immortal, but to meet you again in this mortal world."

Nannan looked to the sky, tears falling silently from her eyes.