Chapter 47: The Blessing of Immortal Fate, Like Being Reborn!

New allies, and supernatural ones at that!

When this news was announced by the spokesperson, it instantly caused an uproar throughout the entire venue.

As for the audiences around the globe, quite a few of them burst out shouting in immediate excitement.

"Holy shit! Holy shit!"

"Supernatural powers are actually a thing now!"

"Superpowers?!"

"Could it be magic or something like that?!"

"I thought those monsters were fantastical enough, but I never expected something even more unbelievable!"

"Fack!"

"Is Gerard City saved?"

"......"

People could hardly be blamed for such a violent reaction.

Just like aliens, supernatural powers were one of those widely recognized fantasies deeply rooted in every corner of human society. In fact, they were even older; ever since the myths of antiquity, human civilization's imagination and yearning for supernatural forces had possessed an extremely long history!

Even though those monsters were already thoroughly fantastical, a considerable number of people had still believed that they merely embodied unknown science and technology.

The theory of "alien biological weapons" had remained mainstream.

Even the appearance of the Multiverse Doomsday Civilization Mutual Aid Association had been categorized under the "parallel worlds theory."

The fact that the allies who appeared took human form served as the best proof of this.

Yet now, the spokesperson had explicitly stated that supernatural powers were real.

That imagination and expectation expanded in an instant!

This represented greater potential and even more incredible possibilities!

Perhaps a single spell could turn those gigantic, destructive monsters into mere caterpillars?

At this moment, the entire world—especially the people trapped inside Gerard City—welcomed an infinite surge of yearning in their hearts.

Perhaps they truly stood a chance of being saved? Could a miracle really happen?

Visible to the naked eye, the chaos within the city gradually began to subside.

As long as a shred of hope remained, people would not completely lose their minds and descend into hysteria.

Meanwhile, Shen Yu, who clearly understood the weight of the hope he had just bestowed, arrived in the Martial Arts World alongside the Martial Arts Shen Yu.

The spatial rift was located inside a room where quite a few people were already seated.

The sudden appearance of the two immediately drew everyone's attention.

The moment they caught sight of Shen Yu, everyone instinctively rose to their feet.

Though this man had never been seen before, he manifested amidst the gray fog just like the Immortal Yu. His identity needed no further explanation—a Tribulation-transcending Immortal!

"Greetings, Immortal." Everyone bowed in unison, their postures deeply respectful.

Facing Martial Arts Shen Yu, an immortal who had reincarnated into their world, they could afford to be slightly more casual.

Especially Martial Arts Shen Yu's father-in-law.

However, when facing an unknown immortal from another world, they had to tread with the utmost caution.

The unknown carried no karmic ties, yet he was an immortal nonetheless, wielding extraordinary power.

When confronted with such an entity, caution and reverence were practically instincts.

This was also why Shen Yu always relied on Interstellar Shen Yu and Martial Arts Shen Yu to project a certain attitude and hold the ground whenever he was in his own world.

Today was no exception.

"No need for such formalities," Shen Yu said in the language of this world. Although his tone was amiable, his expression was not particularly close. He quickly swept his gaze across the room and asked, "Which of you is prepared to accept the employment and travel to my world?"

An old man with white hair and a white beard stepped forward.

"Reporting to the Immortal, it is this humble one."

Though quite advanced in age with a forehead lined with wrinkles, this man possessed an unusually robust physique.

Standing at least two meters tall and wearing loose clothing, one could see muscles as taut and solid as iron beneath his chest. His entire being exuded a heavy yet sharp aura; just looking at him made one feel an overwhelming and vibrant vitality rushing toward them.

"This is the Second Supreme Elder of the Sword God Peak, named Jian Guier," Martial Arts Shen Yu introduced from the side. "Accompanying an Immortal to another world to assist in surviving the tribulation is no trivial matter. Elder Jian Guier possesses a rigorous, orderly, and steady disposition, making him the optimal choice."

As soon as these words were spoken, two other elderly men nearby with equally extraordinary demeanors looked slightly unnatural.

They were the other two Supreme Elders of Sword God Peak.

Earlier, when word got out that a Tribulation-transcending Immortal from another world needed a martial arts expert to assist them, they had engaged in a fierce "sparring match" to vie for this opportunity.

In the end, Jian Guier had emerged victorious.

All that talk about a steady disposition might be true, but at their age, who wasn't steady?

It simply meant their skills were inferior! They had missed out on a great stroke of fortune!

Consequently, the gazes they directed at Shen Yu grew increasingly fervent, hoping this Immortal might take two more people along.

Shen Yu naturally noticed these undisguised looks and could understand them to an extent. Although these three possessed powerful auras, clear marks of old age were already imprinted upon them.

White hair, wrinkles, and numerous age spots.

Grain alone might not mean much to them since such masters wouldn't starve anytime soon, but celestial opportunities carried an entirely different meaning—that was the true reason for their enthusiasm.

Therefore, after pondering for a moment and silently consulting the gray fog on a few matters, Shen Yu suddenly spoke up: "How about this? Aside from grain, I will also use a portion of my reserved magical power to extend your lifespan by ten years. Should your contributions prove outstanding, there will be additional rewards."

"—!"

This single sentence caused the pupils of the three Supreme Elders to contract violently!

Jian Guier, in particular, was overwhelmed by an uncontrollable ecstasy.

The corners of his mouth threatened to split all the way to his ears; all semblance of his initial demeanor as a supreme master was completely gone!

The other two watched him with gazes burning with envy, wishing they could spit fire.

Longevity!

The ages of the three were quite close, with Jian Guier being the eldest at one hundred and seventy-three years old. This was already the result of practicing various longevity-enhancing techniques and consuming all sorts of rare heavenly treasures.

Even so, he had less than ten years left to live, and the final few years would likely render him unable to even throw a punch.

Even with the *Sith Wood Nirvana Scripture* now available for practice, high-level techniques like this could not yield results in a short span of time. Given their remaining lifespans, at most, it might extend their lives by a few years.

The agony of clearly feeling the approach of one's limit tortured every martial arts master who had reached the end of their lifeline!

Even if they could cleave mountains and part rivers, possessing boundless strength in every action, they remained powerless to stop the advance of aging and death.

And now, this otherworldly Immortal had offered ten years of life with a mere flick of his tongue?

Who could resist such temptation?

Even Martial Arts Shen Yu was somewhat surprised.

He had merely intended to dangle some "celestial opportunities" as bait to make empty promises.

However, Shen Yu was not stingy. He had just checked: extending Jian Guier's life by ten years would only consume three hundred and sixty thousand standard units of gray fog, far less than the cost of transporting someone across worlds.

Of course, this kind of longevity extension grew harder at the start and consumed exponentially more resources further down the line.

Yet it could still deliver a tremendous motivational effect.

Not just for him, but for all the other powerhouses in the martial arts world as well.

As long as their lifespans were running out, the probability of them refusing such temptation was extremely low. And if utilized properly, this small amount of gray fog would soon be earned back.

After all, the grayish-white writhing worms weren't limited to just that single one!

"Why haven't you thanked Immortal Shen Yu yet?" Martial Arts Shen Yu reminded him.

"Many thanks, Immortal Shen Yu!" Coming back to his senses, Jian Guier bowed deeply until his head touched the floor, his tone barely masking his agitation. "The grace of this celestial opportunity is akin to a second birth!"

"This cannot yet be considered a true celestial opportunity, but as long as you help me survive the tribulation, I will not be stingy," Shen Yu did not mind making a few more grand promises.

As long as it meant saving the world, such promises might not remain unfulfilled forever.