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He had halved the six hundred years of lifespan mentioned by the master of the demonic path, which still left him with three hundred years, so how come it had become two hundred years again?

Tan Shuchang could have concealed this matter, but after some thought, he decided to bring it up proactively.

"The Immortal is unaware that whether it's the 'Shadow Retaining Immortal Secret Tome' or the 'Cross Calamity Immortal Scripture', once all four volumes are complete, one could extend their life by ten jiazis."

"Ten jiazis?" The ethereal voice from the Dream Immortal's sleeping stone was startled at first, but the next second, the voice laughed, "Hahaha, has the world turned upside down to this extent? Immortals are demons, demons are immortals, devils become immortals, the living have turned into ghosts without knowing it, hahaha, this world really is a marvelous cycle."

"Could the Immortal explain in detail to me?" Tan Shuchang couldn't help but ask with interest.

"Brother Tan, do you wish to become a big stone that can cock its fingers in elegance?" the ethereal voice from the Dream Immortal's sleeping stone said lightly.

"Actually, my curiosity isn't that strong."

Tan Shuchang quickly rephrased.

It seemed that the Dream Immortal, not having completely ascended, had left behind the cultivation of the Dream Immortal Path in the mortal realm, very likely as a compelled act.

Was it the same case with the Peach Immortal?

Then, Tan Shuchang began to ponder how he could deceive mortals to cultivate the demonic aspect of all beings.

"Should I spread a rumor that I was defeated by Long Zhangyuan?"

Although Tan Shuchang felt this method of deceit was unreliable, it was still worth a try, so he immediately went ahead with it. After spreading this news, he patiently waited for two days.

And on the night of that day, he employed the Method of Dream Aspect to summon the demonic aspect of all beings.

However, upon summoning, Tan Shuchang was taken aback.

For the effect was so surprisingly good that in a very distant place, many people had formed their demonic aspects.

He immediately evolved these into his own tribulation within the dream.

The so-called demonic aspect is an existence that combines a person's lifelong learning, yet is entirely negative. However, perhaps because the Art of the One Dream Immortal obtained was incomplete or due to the limitations of the world, Tan Shuchang couldn't see the specifics of these demonic aspects clearly, not even being able to distinguish whether they were male or female.

But these were unimportant, as long as they didn't affect the condensation of the demonic aspects, they could be transformed into tribulation within the dream.

"I have endured many hardships and seek tribulation to be bestowed upon me."

Tan Shuchang stated solemnly, almost as if he was making a vow. And as his words fell, immediately, these negative shadows transformed into identically bizarre creatures, yet with various strange shapes.

Bloody gaping mouths, three arms and six legs, fierce and odd forms, but oddly identical to each other.

"..."

Seeing this scene, Tan Shuchang felt a familiar sensation in his heart and quickly realized where these demonic aspects had come from.

If not Mount Sword in Vain, then somewhere nearby.

This left Tan Shuchang at a loss for words for a moment.

The method he had thought of to deceive mortals had no effect at all, yet some rumor, origin unknown, had instead conveniently completed the first step of the Art of the One Dream Immortal for him.

Then, feeling a bit irked, Tan Shuchang began to control a tribulation within the dream transformed from a demonic aspect, cultivating the fifth volume of the 'Cross Calamity Immortal Scripture' he had deduced.

In truth, achieving immortality was possible even with the completion of the four volumes, but the issue of the Cultivation Technique's suppression as mentioned by the demonic path master made Tan Shuchang feel somewhat stifled.

He couldn't help but think of taking precautions.

...

A night passed, and although Tan Shuchang could still maintain the Art of the One Dream Immortal, he had to give up because he hadn't gained anything over the night.

The fifth volume of the 'Cross Calamity Immortal Scripture' he had deduced had many issues.

But Tan Shuchang did not give up.

To expect results just after one night would undoubtedly be a fool's dream. However, as days passed, all the demonic aspects transformed into tribulations within the dream were exhausted, and Tan Shuchang still gained nothing, which made him somewhat depressed.

Thus, Tan Shuchang began to write a diary to stabilize his mindset.

Tan Shuchang practiced his Cultivation Technique for four years, October, twenty-third.

Being jealous of others can neither bring any benefits to oneself nor slow down the achievements of others.

One needs to act on that jealousy to make it count.

Then, having written his diary, Tan Shuchang took out the Dream Immortal Sleep Stone and placed it on the sunniest peak.

"What are you doing?" a light, ethereal voice from the Dream Immortal Sleep Stone asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Immortals should bask in the sun more, to witness the dawn and gaze upon the sunset, perhaps to garner some insights from it," Tan Shuchang deflected.

"Thank you, but I don't need to bask in the sun, and such a trace of sunlight can't kill me..." the light, ethereal voice from the Dream Immortal Sleep Stone said.

However, the speaker may not have had intentions, but the listener might have their heart moved.

Tan Shuchang's eyes immediately lit up, but the next second, he reluctantly suppressed his murderous intent.

Firstly, he still hadn't fully repaid the transmission of The Method of Dream Aspect.

It's inevitable that there would be some unknown entanglements falling upon him.

Secondly, he wasn't sure if this entity, which needed to borrow ten years of his lifespan, could let him convene a formidable ghost just once; if it could only act as a regular ghost, then he would be at a great loss.

This deal, likely to result in loss, was naturally something Tan Someone was unwilling to make. After all, he felt that this "Older Sister" might really only be worth a formidable ghost.

At that moment, Tan Shuchang received another long-missed, bizarre game invitation.

So, Tan Shuchang turned towards the Dream Immortal Sleep Stone and said, "Immortal, I've specifically called you out because I have something fun here, care to take a look?"

"Sure!" Upon hearing Tan Shuchang speak so, a surge of excitement came from the light, ethereal voice inside the Dream Immortal Sleep Stone.

Tan Shuchang said nothing more; his figure instantly disappeared.

The scene around him had already started to distort and change incessantly the moment he first spoke. He had said that only to check whether the invitation from the bizarre game could be detected by the Dream Aspect left by the Dream Immortal.

After all, with the Dream Immortal Sleep Stone in his hand, many things were controllable.

And as Tan Shuchang departed swiftly, the light, ethereal voice in the Dream Immortal Sleep Stone now seemed somewhat shocked and doubtful: "Am I really to the point where I can't even notice such a thing? How did this kid leave?"

...

Meanwhile, in the bizarre game, Tan Shuchang looked around at the familiar scenes, somewhat surprised.

Because he was in the Master of the Ghost City.

Although he had not been to this particular area before, as the City Lord of the Master of the Ghost City, he had some level of sensing for everything within the ghost city.

"Why am I in this ghost city?"

Tan Shuchang wondered, and at that moment, blood-red text began to appear in front of him.

[The Master of the Ghost City, with outstanding talent and beauty, created an unparalleled method, solving a longstanding major problem in the bizarre game. However, this also meant that the position of the Master of the Ghost City, once a hot potato, has become a desirable prize in the eyes of many cunning ghosts.]

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[Coincidentally, the Master of the Ghost City has left the ghost city for too long, and thus some formidable ghosts have seized the opportunity, colluding with the Yin God, to encroach upon this ghost city.]

[Please note, the loyal retainers of the Master of the Ghost City remain utterly faithful; thus, finding the loyal retainers of the Master of the Ghost City could provide significant support.]

[However, ghosts are fickle, and discerning the true retainers of the Ghost City will be a significant challenge. Because a wrong judgment will result in being devoured by the formidable ghosts!]

[This instance of the bizarre game will be an unprecedented challenge of immense difficulty.]

[Special Grade A players have been invited, three in total. Although they were initially intended to assist players in overcoming difficulties, due to some changes, only one of the three special players might aid the players. But it's also possible that all of them will.]

The blood-red text began to fade, signifying the start of the game.