Genshin impact: immortal cultivation in teyvat

Alice: If You Really Cultivate Immortality, I Won't Be Sleepy Anymore

"I have traveled to many worlds, and indeed, I have heard of Shu Mountain on the Chinese continent in multiple realms," Alice said.

"But they are all just famous mountains and rivers—nothing particularly special. However, the myths and legends they talk about, such as the Great God Nuwa, Haotian, and the Three Pure Ones, are widely spread across many worlds."

She continued, "According to what he said, Da Luo is immortal, reflecting the heavens in judgment, which aligns with this concept. I can't make a definitive judgment, so you'll have to explore it yourself."

In the end, Alice didn't provide any constructive suggestions—these matters were beyond her understanding.

Zhongli pondered for a moment before asking, "So, you support our pursuit of immortality?"

Alice rolled her eyes and sighed. "Please, haven't you already made up your minds? Cultivation! If it's real, I want to become immortal too!"

"From what you've said, cultivating immortality is indeed an incredibly powerful path," Zhongli muttered, a bit stunned.

Alice smirked, then proudly and energetically declared,

"Do you understand the value of cultivating immortality? At the peak of the immortal world, I stand proud above all! With me, An Lan, the heavens shall tremble!"

"Holding the sun, moon, and stars in my palm—who else can compare?"

"Heaven and earth are heartless, treating all beings as mere specks of dust."

"A single golden elixir swallowed, and fate is no longer in the hands of the gods!"

"When yin and yang reverse, the sky shall be dyed in my demonic blood!"

"As the Heavenly Emperor, I will suppress all enemies in this world!"

"Do you understand? A single grain of sand can fill an ocean, and a blade of grass can cut down the sun, moon, and stars!"

Alice looked as proud as a child showing off their knowledge.

Zhongli, however, had a headache.

If what Jiang Yan said was true, then Alice was simply exaggerating.

"Are all sayings in immortal cultivation like this? Why are they so..." Zhongli frowned.

"Rebellious? Domineering? Lawless?" Alice finished for him with a shrug.

"Well, that's just how it is. Cultivators see themselves as above all else, always believing they can control everything."

"But it makes sense! Cultivation goes against the natural order. If they were meek and humble, why would they cultivate in the first place?"

"If you don't believe me, ask Jiang Yan. Which immortal cultivator doesn't strive for supremacy and the power to control life and death?"

"If he truly lacked ambition, how could he have reached his current level of power at such a young age?"

"Remember this—every immortal cultivator is greedy, domineering, cruel, and ruthless. Don't be fooled by Jiang Yan's gentle personality."

"In the treacherous world of immortality, kindness gets you killed."

"Immortal cultivators are not only powerful but also cunning. They leave no room for error when deceiving others."

"According to records, every true disciple of an immortal sect undergoes brutal trials. Do you really think Jiang Yan has never taken a life?"

"I'm afraid he's killed more people than you've ever seen. In the world of cultivation, human life is worthless."

"Many demonic cultivators would slaughter billions just to refine their weapons and grow stronger."

Zhongli and the others exchanged wary glances.

Only Jiang Yan, seated alone atop Jueyunjian Mountain, sipping tea, twitched the corner of his mouth.

At his level, no one could interfere even if he caused chaos in the quantum sea.

In Teyvat, destroying the world would be even easier.

Naturally, he had heard them mention his name from the very beginning.

Listening to Alice, he couldn't help but smirk.

He had only been cultivating for a single day—where was all this talk about seeing the world as mere insects coming from?

If he hadn't known this was all Alice's exaggeration, he might have used his power to give her an electric shock from a distance.

But...

Without a bit of fabricated history, how else could he justify the many rewards the system would grant in the future?

After all, the hardest lies to debunk are those where every word is true.

Zhongli remained silent for a long time before speaking softly, "We will take your warning into account, but where did you learn all of this? Didn't you say you had never heard of immortal cultivation before?"

Alice grinned mischievously.

"Oh, that? It's easy!"

"If you ever get the chance to visit the modern world, I'll give you a website. It's full of novels about cultivation, and they're all free! I spent a long time searching for them."

"..."

Zhongli's face darkened.

"So, you got all of this from novels?" he asked, his voice deep.

"Well... pretty much! But don't be so rigid. Just take it with a grain of salt," Alice replied with a guilty smile.

"In any case, remember this—heaven and earth are heartless, treating all beings as insignificant."

"This is the philosophy of immortal cultivators. Shu Mountain might not be a demonic sect, but that doesn't mean they don't have demonic cultivation techniques."

"At the very least, as far as I know, every immortal cultivator can practice dual cultivation. Shen He should be careful."

"If Jiang Yan follows the path of sentiment, he might retain some humanity."

"But if he follows the path of ruthlessness, you'd better be wary."

"At the end of that path, even one's parents and loved ones become meaningless—anything can be sacrificed for power."

"Anyway, I have work to do. There are guests at the border again, so I have to go. Don't bother me unless it's important."

"Oh, and if you confirm that immortality is real, bring Klee over. That little girl should learn something useful too."

"Honestly, isn't Jean being too harsh? Just because I blew up Wangfeng Mountain? When I bombed the city gate and the Wind Dragon ruins, no one even said a word!"

With that, the communication ended, leaving Alice's complaints lingering in the air.

Zhongli and the others had gained some answers but were now left with an even greater headache.

Gan Yu pursed her lips and whispered, "Jiang Yan wouldn't harm Shen He, and he wouldn't follow the path of ruthlessness!"

Zhongli remained noncommittal. If what Jiang Yan said was true, he wouldn't cultivate the ruthless path.

After all...

If Shu Mountain's successor practiced ruthlessness, it would spell trouble for their sect.

If he truly pursued that path, what would Jiang Yan even care about in the future?

That wasn't the real concern.

As Alice had pointed out, immortal cultivators were inherently domineering and lawless.

Though Jiang Yan appeared mild-mannered, his domineering aura during tribulation was unforgettable.

It was proof that immortal cultivators were indeed an unstoppable force.

If Liyue were to cultivate immortality on a large scale...

There would be no shortage of problems.

Zhongli hesitated. The benefits of immortality were clear, but so were the risks.

To be honest, abandoning the pursuit of immortality was impossible.

No matter the consequences, if there was even a chance to bring back an old friend, he would take it.

After thousands of years of struggle, Liyue was finally at peace.

The ones who built it deserved to see the future they created.

"Emperor, what should we do?" Xiao asked quietly.

"I..."

Before Zhongli could answer, his pupils narrowed.

A mirror had suddenly appeared on the stone table before him—

The same mirror Jiang Yan had used to test their aptitude.

Before anyone could react, Jiang Yan's voice rang in their ears.

"As you left in such a hurry, I forgot to give you a parting gift."

"This Xuanyuan Mirror is condensed from my true essence, infused with residual tribulation lightning."

"It's of little use to me, but for you, it may prove valuable..."

His voice carried a faint amusement.

"You can rest easy—I cultivate the Huangting Jade Scenery Sutra, not the ruthless path."

"And as for dual cultivation… Shu Mountain disdains such practices. We encourage free love."

His voice faded, leaving only silence.

Yet, everyone instinctively turned toward Jueyunjian Mountain.

A cold sweat broke out on their backs.