Chapter 612: The True Opportunity

The three opponents had already tried to persuade him to stay, yet Su Che remained relentless and unyielding. Wasn’t that a bit excessive?
No!
Su Che knew well that these old monsters were each more peculiar than the last and couldn’t be judged by ordinary standards. To calm them down, he had to be even more eccentric and insane.
Generally, no one likes to provoke a madman easily, and this principle also applied in the realm of cultivation.
Sure enough, the black, thin old man who had spoken rudely earlier now said with a smile, “It’s fine, it’s fine! I’ll take on this ‘grandson’!”
His tone was completely devoid of anger or reluctance, showing that he really didn’t care much.
So be it a “grandson”—just a slight verbal loss; it wouldn’t cost him anything.
Before Su Che could respond, the black, thin old man continued, “Actually, I wasn’t deliberately targeting Tianyu. It’s because the rumors about you are extremely unusual, yet you’re only at the Tribulation stage. This made us wonder if those rumors were true. Now, it can be proven that, though we’re still unsure of Tianyu’s strength, his determination and courage alone are truly admirable.”
Su Che remained cold and silent. Of course, he couldn’t fully believe their explanation. It was clear they wanted to test him, but their true motives were uncertain.
However, Su Che had no intention of leaving. He wanted to continue cultivating here for decades, even longer. He didn’t want to truly turn against them, so both sides needed to give each other some face and end this little incident.
The handsome young man chimed in, “We wanted to test you because the Origin Magic Energy is extremely important to us. It involves a semi-public secret in the immortal realm—a great opportunity right before our eyes!”
At that moment, he snapped his folding fan shut and pointed at the silver sphere, saying solemnly, “Since this spatial passage was discovered and opened by Tianyu, it means this opportunity lies primarily with you. You’ve become the crucial key to unlocking the treasure… Tianyu, the earlier test was just to get to know you better. In fact, we’re reluctant to see you go!”
“Opportunity? Key?”

Su Che frowned, completely failing to understand what he was saying. He only vaguely grasped that this “opportunity” guided by the Witch God seemed quite extraordinary—not just the little things he saw and obtained now, but something that could lead to even greater events in the future… Noticing Su Che’s puzzled expression, the handsome youth seemed to understand something and said with a smile, “It seems that Young Tianyu is not the reincarnation of an immortal as rumored. You must be completely unaware of the secret I just mentioned, right?”
“More or less,” Su Che nodded slightly, admitting it in a vague way.
“That doesn’t matter,” the handsome youth chuckled. “We know everything you don’t know, so it’s not a big deal. What’s important is that this opportunity lies with you, and we’ll all benefit from it.”
“That’s right!” The thin, dark-old man nodded and smiled. “That’s why I’m so happy to be your ‘grandson.’ Young Tianyu’s performance truly hasn’t disappointed us.”
“What are you talking about? I still don’t understand,” Su Che said firmly. “I can only guess that you all want to cooperate with me on some matter, and I’m a key figure in it. Without me, things will be difficult, right?”
“Not difficult!” the handsome youth corrected. “To be honest, without you, this matter simply won’t succeed! So, please don’t get angry over that small incident just now. It was just a test to see if you’re qualified to take on this task.”
“Enough, stop speaking in riddles like this.” Su Che moved quickly, flying back to where he had been practicing. This action also signaled to them that he wouldn’t leave—so if they had anything to say, they should just say it directly.
“Very well, let me explain then.” The handsome youth was quite talkative, with a clear voice and precise enunciation. As the narrator, he would surely be much better than the gruff old man or the middle-aged man who only knew how to laugh foolishly.
The Master of Juechen Valley remained silent, smiling enigmatically, his intentions inscrutable.
The handsome youth began to explain in detail: “The Origin Demons are the common enemy of all living beings in the universe. However, the ninety pathways through which they invade the world of living beings are all located in the Immortal Realm. This means that every invasion triggers a fierce battle with the immortals of the Immortal Realm, and the battles are always extremely brutal. With each battle, countless true immortals perish.”

“Fighting against the Origin Demons is the responsibility of every immortal in the Immortal Realm; no one can stay aside. The greater one’s strength, the greater their responsibility… These things can’t be explained in just a few words. Once you go to the Immortal Realm, you’ll understand everything. For now, such matters haven’t reached us yet.”
“The last invasion by the demons was 70 million years ago. The war ended with the Immortal Realm’s victory as they managed to drive back the demons, but at the cost of at least 20 million true immortals losing their lives…”
Hearing this, Su Che felt a stir in his heart: Perhaps his chance lay with those 20 million deceased true immortals…
Sure enough, the handsome youth continued, “That battlefield was called the ‘Immortal-Demon Battlefield.’ To show respect for those who died bravely in battle, several powerful figures in the Immortal Realm joined forces to create a special space, enclosing the battlefield within it to form a huge tomb, preventing the spirits of the dead from being disturbed by later generations.”
“There is only one entrance to this huge tomb, and it’s not in the Immortal Realm but in the mortal world. In other words, other immortals in the Immortal Realm can’t find any way to enter the Immortal-Demon Battlefield to search for treasures. Only those in the mortal world who know about it can find that entrance and enter to obtain the immortal weapons, magical artifacts, and personal treasures left behind by those who perished.”
“This is an incredibly vast treasure trove—a tremendous opportunity for us!”
At this point, the handsome youth paused briefly, observing Su Che’s reaction silently.
“Countless immortal weapons, magical artifacts, and various treasures…”
Su Che thought to himself, “Clearly, this is another opportunity similar to that in the Mi Xian Realm!”
Back in the cultivation world, aside from the Immortal Prison Pagoda, the greatest opportunity he had ever had was the Mi Xian Realm. After arriving in the Spirit Realm, the next major opportunity must undoubtedly be the ‘Immortal-Demon Battlefield.’
The Immortal-Demon Battlefield was what the Witch God referred to as his own opportunity. This spatial passage before him was merely a precursor.
After realizing this, Su Che asked, “So, what’s the relationship between the Immortal-Demon Battlefield and this spatial passage?”
“Well…”
The handsome youth shook his head gently. “We’re not entirely sure. We’ve only heard that inside the Immortal-Demon Battlefield, there isn’t only extremely dense Origin Demon energy but also a large number of Origin Demon souls. Those who enter are easily corrupted by both the energy and the souls, turning into wandering demons like zombies, facing a tragic end.”

“So, one must pass through such spatial passages and use the Origin Magic Qi to gradually strengthen oneself, acquiring a certain level of immunity against demonization, before being eligible to enter the Immortal-Demon Battlefield. Otherwise, entering will surely lead to death.”
“As for finding the legendary Immortal-Demon Battlefield through this spatial passage, that’s what your treasure key is meant to do. We’re unaware of it and can only assist you.”
Hearing this, Su Che simply smiled faintly and asked in a low voice, “Why do I need your help? Can’t I do this by myself?”
The three people across from him exchanged glances and also smiled silently. The handsome youth replied, “Since we happened to encounter this matter, it means we’re fated to be involved. Moreover, this fate wasn’t forced upon us; it’s not like we’re stubbornly clinging to you like a stubborn plaster. Instead…”
His tone grew slightly heavier, “To open the entrance to the Immortal-Demon Battlefield, nine people need to work together, simultaneously infusing the power of Immortal Essence from different locations. It is said that those peak figures designed it this way precisely to convey a lesson: to fight against the Origin Demons, all immortals must set aside personal grudges and unite as one…”
He smiled again and asked, “May I ask, among Tian Yu’s friends and relatives, can you find nine people who possess the power of Immortal Essence? If not, you won’t be able to reap the rewards alone.”
“I understand!”
Su Che nodded firmly. By now, he had fully grasped everything. They weren’t trying to scheme against him but hoped to enter the Immortal-Demon Battlefield to acquire numerous treasures.
To be honest, Su Che wasn’t very interested in the Immortal-Demon Battlefield. It seemed less important than the Origin Magic Qi right before him.
As long as he had enough Origin Magic Qi, along with the other three top-tier energies, the Fate Divine Tree could produce enough colorful spiritual fruits to keep him at the ideal cultivation pace, allowing him to rush toward the Mahayana stage and ascend to the Immortal Realm as soon as possible.
As for the immortal weapons and treasures in the Immortal-Demon Battlefield, he would still have the chance to obtain them gradually once he reached the Immortal Realm…
The handsome youth standing directly across from Su Che seemed to notice that Su Che wasn’t very excited about the news of the ‘Immortal-Demon Battlefield,’ appearing somewhat uninterested.

So, he reminded him, “Young Tianyu, it seems you lack sufficient understanding of the Immortal Realm. You merely view it from a mortal’s perspective, filled with various aspirations, yet unaware that the living conditions there are far more difficult and cruel than in the mortal world…”
“Think about it—there are so many immortals in the Immortal Realm with almost infinite lifespans. The best things have long been taken by those who came before, and the best places have already been occupied. Everyone is constantly searching for treasures; where are there any untapped opportunities or resources waiting for you to claim? Every achievement comes at an extremely great cost.”
“We are the best example! The fact that we were able to descend to the mortal world isn’t because we possess extraordinary powers. On the contrary, we were all losers, utterly defeated in the competition within the Immortal Realm… It was only by a sliver of luck amidst misfortune that we managed to escape and survive in the mortal world.”
“Young Tianyu, no matter what the reason, if you give up this opportunity in the battlefield between immortals and demons, I guarantee you will regret it to the point of wanting to commit suicide once you enter the Immortal Realm.”
“Giving up such a chance for nothing will undoubtedly be the stupidest mistake of your life!”