Unrivaled Comprehension: From Mortal to Immortal King

Lin Jiufeng never expected that simply reading a book as usual would suddenly activate his extraordinary comprehension, allowing him to grasp the Feathered Ascension Sutra.

Overjoyed, he had long resigned himself to spending the rest of his days in the Feathered Sect, growing old and dying. Yet, at the very end of his life, he unexpectedly gained a new opportunity to cultivate.

The Feathered Ascension Sutra was one of the world's supreme cultivation techniques, specializing in defying fate and reshaping one's body. Though Lin Jiufeng was frail and aged, standing at death's doorstep, with this sutra, he had a chance to live a second life.

"Now that my comprehension is unparalleled, does this mean I can finally cultivate?" Lin Jiufeng was ecstatic.

His lack of progress in cultivation had always been due to his poor comprehension, making it difficult for him to grasp the essence of any technique. But now that his comprehension was extraordinary, wouldn't cultivation be effortless?

At that moment, a flood of memories surged into his mind.

Lin Jiufeng closed his eyes and saw a vigorous and high-spirited middle-aged man battling a supreme expert of the Eighth Seal on an ancient yellow-sand battlefield.

Zhou Sheng.

Although Zhou Sheng was only at the Seventh Seal, when he unleashed the Feathered Ascension Sutra, he moved like an immortal descending from the heavens. Every strike was ethereal and imbued with celestial energy, rendering his formidable opponent completely defenseless.

Lin Jiufeng carefully observed.

Zhou Sheng demonstrated the Feathered Ascension Sutra from the beginner stage to its peak, replaying every movement in Lin Jiufeng's mind.

Unconsciously, Lin Jiufeng began following along.

Starting with the basics—meditating, cultivating, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Fortunately, the Scripture Pavilion was usually quiet. Over the past century, the Feathered Sect had suffered continuous suppression from the Supreme Dao, resulting in a dwindling number of disciples. Lin Jiufeng could cultivate in peace without any disturbances.

With his extraordinary comprehension, his cultivation progressed without hindrance.

Not only had he completely understood the Feathered Ascension Sutra, but Zhou Sheng had also demonstrated its full application, making Lin Jiufeng's practice as smooth as flowing water.

The surrounding spiritual energy surged into his body.

Soon, the Feathered Ascension Sutra completely replaced his previous wood-element technique, which was merely for prolonging life and lacked offensive capabilities.

Despite cultivating the wood technique for a hundred years, he had never broken through the First Seal.

In this world, cultivation was divided into Nine Seals, each representing the unlocking of a hidden potential within the body, unleashing boundless power.

First Seal: Unlocking the physical body's restraints, granting extraordinary strength.

Second Seal: Unlocking the skeletal restraints, obtaining unbreakable bones.

Third Seal: Unlocking the spinal column's restraints, activating the body's "Great Dragon."

These three seals were the foundation of cultivation—only by breaking through them could one truly step onto the path of cultivation.

Yet, for the past century, Lin Jiufeng had failed to even pass the First Seal.

Now, just by practicing the Feathered Ascension Sutra, he instantly broke through the First Seal.

Boom!

The physical restraints shattered.

Lin Jiufeng's frail and withered body, like a dry riverbed suddenly filled with water, experienced a resurgence of life.

He was reborn.

After a night of cultivation, Lin Jiufeng opened his eyes and looked at his reflection in the mirror.

He was still old—but subtle differences were evident. His hands and feet were strong, his muscles firm. Overnight, he had grown at least twenty years younger.

"Not bad. I've only just begun cultivating, yet the effects are already so remarkable. If I persist, I will continue to grow younger. Once I break through the Second Seal, I will truly regain my youth."

Lin Jiufeng was satisfied.

There was no rush.

He had plenty of time to cultivate in the secluded Scripture Pavilion, free from danger—no one would bother an old man on the brink of death.

Elsewhere, the world was fraught with danger—sects, noble families, dynasties, Daoist sects, demonic sects, Buddhist temples, overseas powers, and the barbarian divine cults… All forces intertwined, creating a perilous landscape.

But here, in the Scripture Pavilion, there was peace.

And with all the ancient texts of the Feathered Sect at his fingertips, Lin Jiufeng wondered: If I keep reading, will I activate my extraordinary comprehension again?

For three days straight, Lin Jiufeng did nothing but cultivate.

The next morning.

As the morning sun rose, a wisp of purple sunlight entered Lin Jiufeng's body.

He closed his eyes and circulated the Feathered Ascension Sutra.

In the next instant, the sutra drew in vast amounts of spiritual energy.

The energy flowed through his meridians, coursing through his limbs and bones, invigorating his aged body.

Finally, the energy gathered in his dantian, completing a full circulation.

Lin Jiufeng opened his eyes and exhaled a mouthful of stale air.

His face was radiant, wrinkles fading.

He was physically rejuvenating.

Compared to three days ago, he now resembled a young man.

His wrinkles had softened, his muscles had grown, and his steps were light and agile. These were real, tangible changes.

For three days, Lin Jiufeng had not touched a single book.

He had not rushed to activate another extraordinary comprehension.

Instead, he chose to cultivate patiently, restoring his body first.

Only with a strong body could one look toward the future.

"The Feathered Ascension Sutra is truly remarkable. Three days of cultivation have brought me to the peak of the First Seal—something I failed to achieve in a hundred years."

Lin Jiufeng stood up, sighing in amazement.However, to break through the Second Seal, he still had a long way to go.Just as he was contemplating his next steps, someone entered the Scripture Pavilion.A man in black Daoist robes, with jade-like features, and an ethereal presence like a celestial being.The current Sect Master of the Feathered Sect, Bai Yunfei.Upon seeing Lin Jiufeng, Bai Yunfei was momentarily surprised. Then, with a smile, he congratulated,

"Senior Brother, in just a short time, you've broken through the First Seal. Congratulations, congratulations!"

Lin Jiufeng was stunned for a moment, then nodded."Indeed, like withered wood encountering spring, I have barely broken through the First Seal."Lin Jiufeng had been managing the Scripture Pavilion for twenty years when Bai Yunfei joined the sect. Back then, Bai Yunfei loved reading in the pavilion, and the two had become close friends over time.Unlike Lin Jiufeng, Bai Yunfei was a genius.He broke through the First Seal in a month.

The Second Seal in three months.The Third Seal within a year.He was the Feathered Sect's greatest hope.But this time, the sect elders had learned from past mistakes.

Instead of publicizing Bai Yunfei's talent, they kept it low-key, fearing he would suffer the same fate as Zhou Sheng—targeted and eliminated by the Supreme Dao.

Through it all, Bai Yunfei and Lin Jiufeng remained close.Even after Bai Yunfei became Sect Master, he never stopped calling Lin Jiufeng "Senior Brother."However, while Bai Yunfei remained eternally youthful, Lin Jiufeng had aged into an old man."It's been a while since you came to read." Lin Jiufeng poured tea and shared it with Bai Yunfei.

Bai Yunfei lay lazily on Lin Jiufeng's bed, sighing,"There have been too many troubles lately, making my head ache. Senior Brother, this place is so peaceful…"To outsiders, Bai Yunfei was a composed and mighty Sect Master.Yet here, before an old man, he grumbled like a child.But for Lin Jiufeng and Bai Yunfei, this was simply… normal.No one knew that the only friend of the Feathered Sect's Sect Master…Was a dying old man managing the Scripture Pavilion.