The Man’s Decree

The elevated platform was just a short distance away. Due to the crowd, it was quite a struggle for them to squeeze in.

“Immortals from the celestial realm sure know how to enjoy themselves,” Jared remarked with a hint of helplessness as squeezed into the crowd.

Despite reaching the celestial realm, instead of dedicating themselves to cultivation, they were gathered on the main street, captivated by the spectacle before them. It was exactly something a mortal would do.

“Immortals are still human in many ways, with all the emotions and desires that come with it. Don’t buy into those worldly claims that you must sever all ties to emotions and desires to achieve immortality…”

“It’s utter nonsense meant to mislead ordinary people. Plenty of immortals have had children, after all! Immortals and mortals aren’t so different. In fact, sometimes they surpass mortals in showing off and joining in the fun,” Flaxseed said.

Jared reflected on his words and realized it was true. Otherwise, immortals like Kishor and Ararat wouldn’t have resorted to sneaking peeks at young women bathing.

Ultimately, it all came down to desires. Without emotions or desires, what would be the purpose of existence?

Cultivation, too, would lose its meaning. It wasn’t solely about growing stronger, but also about attaining a deeper sense of fulfillment.

“Don’t push, don’t push! These two today are top-notch. You can only take them away if I’m satisfied with the price!” a towering figure, standing over three meters tall, bellowed from atop the platform.

rested a large iron cage, its contents concealed beneath a heavy black cloth that blocked all

and said, “There are people inside the cage, women

did you figure it out? That black cloth is designed to block spiritual senses.

could hear them weeping

trying to catch the sound, but the surrounding

sound of a woman cryingl” Flaxseed

as everyone else

the special occasion today

what kind of treasure is it? Let us have a

let it be like last time, when it barely

It seemed that the towering figure had set

top-notch stuff. I risked my life to get it,” Biggo responded

your price!” someone

his hand. “Starting from five hundred celestial

you gone mad from desperation? Is this

it so special that you’re asking for five hundred celestial