Chapter 109 - Chapter 107: He Is An Immortal, And You Are a Human. It Is Just a Dream After All!

"This… is amazing…"Compared to Zhiqiu Yiye's immobilization technique, Leo's Yin Dun Lei Sect's thunder technique was clearly more visually overwhelming and majestic.Fu Qingfeng, Fu Yuechi, Ning Caichen, and the group of righteous cultivators standing nearby all looked on with stunned expressions."Hey! Why are you stealing my prey?" Zhiqiu Yiye said in protest, visibly annoyed.Why does it feel like Leo and I just can't get along?Is he seriously trying to steal the limelight from me right now?!Leo only offered a faint smile in response and didn't even bother acknowledging Zhiqiu Yiye's complaint.In Leo's mind, this was another opportunity—a chance to earn high-level lottery rewards!Suddenly—Shuaa——A brilliant burst of golden merit light shone down from the heavens. It poured over Leo, who stood alone on the rooftop, like a divine river descending from the sky.At that moment, Leo appeared to be bathed in celestial golden light.Under everyone's stunned gaze, Leo stood like a legendary deity come to life, glowing with brilliance atop the roof."Brother Leo…" Fu Yuechi's gaze lingered on him. Her expression was dreamy and slightly dazed, her heart fluttering.Just moments ago, the terrifying presence of the corpse demon had made her tremble with fear, even on the rooftop.But then Leo had appeared—his thunderous divine technique eliminating the monstrous corpse demon in an instant!Now, as if the heavens themselves were praising him, golden light rained down upon his body, making him look otherworldly and divine.Such a Leo was overwhelmingly irresistible to Fu Yuechi, who had just started to fall for him!Zhiqiu Yiye, Fu Qingfeng, Ning Caichen, and the rest of the crowd were just as amazed.They all stared in disbelief at the glowing Leo on the rooftop.Then someone finally voiced what they were all thinking:"Is this… merit?!"Zhiqiu Yiye's voice trembled with awe as he looked up at Leo, who was basking in divine light.Indeed, Leo had just earned another Ten Thousand Merits."Only 80,000 left to go," Leo murmured softly, almost as if speaking to himself.The merits he had received from heaven and earth had now totaled 20,000. He still needed 80,000 more to reach the 100,000 threshold.Leo remembered—the corpse demon he had just destroyed had appeared in the original tale.The final boss of A Huxia Ghost Story II was none other than the evil national teacher, Pudu Cihang.A thousand-year-old centipede demon!If he could slay that monster…Leo believed he would definitely accumulate enough merit to ascend to heaven!---"You've already stepped into the realm of the Human Immortal.""And the fact that the heavens are granting you merit proves that your heart is truly set on ascending.""My brother, I misunderstood you before… I even attacked you, thinking you were someone wicked. Please, forgive my offense."Zhiqiu Yiye suddenly leaped onto the roof beside Leo. He stood respectfully and bowed with sincerity in his eyes."It's fine," Leo replied with a faint smile, shaking his head.In truth, Leo had been the first to attack Zhiqiu Yiye. So he didn't feel the need to ask for forgiveness, nor did he expect it from others.That said, Leo also wasn't one to hold grudges unnecessarily.Everyone around them was stunned by Zhiqiu Yiye's words.Because—"Ascend to become… an immortal?"Fu Yuechi turned toward Leo, her expression full of confusion and heartbreak.To become an immortal…That meant they would never meet again in this lifetime.Such a man… was never meant to remain in the human world."Yes!" Zhiqiu Yiye confirmed with great seriousness.He went on to explain, "According to the teachings of my master and fellow disciples in the Kunlun Sect...To ascend and become an immortal, one must first step into the realm of the Human Immortal, and second, accumulate sufficient merit from heaven and earth.""Moreover, the person must truly possess the heart of an immortal. Without that, the heavens will not grant them merit."Zhiqiu Yiye turned to Leo again, admiration in his eyes."And since you've earned merit from the heavens, that means not only are you already a Human Immortal, but your heart is firm on the path to ascension.""You truly are the first among our generation. Please accept the respect of this humble scholar of Kunlun, Zhiqiu Yiye!"Zhiqiu Yiye once again bowed to Leo deeply, full of genuine admiration.But seeing Leo's faintly amused expression, Zhiqiu Yiye could only shake his head with a self-deprecating smile.Meanwhile, Fu Yuechi's face turned gloomy...But then she remembered something important."Wait... Brother Leo said he's an Earth Immortal, not a Human Immortal!"She turned quickly to Zhiqiu Yiye, her voice rising with urgency. For some reason, she couldn't help but feel the need to defend Leo's words."What?!" Zhiqiu Yiye was stunned."Earth Immortal?!""No wonder I couldn't see through you!""That explains everything!"Zhiqiu Yiye once again bowed deeply to Leo, his face a mixture of awe and excitement."Brother Leo, please accept my respect once more!""You…" Fu Yuechi glared at Zhiqiu Yiye in frustration, not knowing where to direct her anger."Ha…" Leo chuckled softly. He looked at Zhiqiu Yiye and said, "You're quite an interesting fellow."With that, Leo closed his eyes and ignored everyone around him.He returned to his meditation and continued cultivating."Brother Leo…" Fu Yuechi whispered his name softly, her gaze filled with emotions she didn't understand."Sigh…" Down below, Fu Qingfeng watched his sister on the rooftop with a long sigh.Leo had both the qualifications and determination to become an immortal—and he would achieve it soon.But they... they were just ordinary mortals.After all, they didn't belong to the same world as him.Their encounter with Leo… felt like a beautiful, fleeting dream.But every dream… must end someday.Fu Qingfeng suppressed the feelings that had been stirred within him by Leo's almost divine presence.He then turned away and began to walk off."Xiao Qian?!" Ning Caichen finally noticed Fu Qingfeng leaving and called out, confused.Realizing what was happening, Ning Caichen quickly chased after him.---On the rooftop…Zhiqiu Yiye realized that his earlier words might've unintentionally hurt someone's feelings.But seeing how Leo ignored Fu Yuechi completely, Zhiqiu Yiye thought Leo himself was the true heartbreaker."Well…""Miss Fu, feelings can't be forced.""And Brother Leo… he aspires to immortality. Immortals and humans… they truly live in two different worlds."Zhiqiu Yiye offered a few words of comfort to Fu Yuechi before lightly leaping off the roof.Now only Fu Yuechi remained, standing quietly as the wind gently brushed past her.She stared at the man in front of her, eyes glistening red with unshed tears.A gentle breeze stirred his long bangs as Leo sat calmly, eyes closed, deep in his cultivation…Glorious, distant, untouchable.Just like an immortal.---