Another excellent work by Zhai Zhu. Arguably his most successful to date, though he has written other novels, none have gained as much attention.

Audiobook: Records of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality (牧神记)
Author: Zhai Zhu (宅猪)
Genre: Xianxia (Fantasy)

Records of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality is a Xianxia novel with a lighthearted and humorous style, yet it also contains thrilling plots, a sense of mystery, and the rich depth expected of a fantasy novel.

Qin Mu was found by Granny Si by the river and raised in the Remnant Old Village. They named him Qin Mu, meaning he was the only able-bodied person in the village, a cowherd. Perhaps if he just herded cows, he could live a peaceful life.

As he grew up, he learned sewing from Granny Si, leg techniques from Crippled Grandpa, eye techniques from Blind Grandpa, herbal medicine gathering and preparation from the Apothecary, embroidery from the Mute, knife techniques from the Butcher, and writing and painting from the Deaf. He also received guidance on cultivation methods from the Village Chief. These were all heaven-defying abilities, and everyone shared their knowledge generously. Qin Mu absorbed everything like a sapling absorbing water, missing nothing.

In the mysterious Great Ruins, he encountered some more mysterious events and learned divine sounds, demonic sounds, and Buddhist sounds. He accidentally broke through the Spiritual Embryo Wall, becoming the first person to possess the Supreme Body.

Time flies, and the young Qin Mu, armed with all his skills, uses his wit and intelligence to venture into the world, forging his own legendary path.

Realms:

Spiritual Embryo Divine Treasure (灵胎神藏): The Spiritual Embryo awakens spirituality and takes shape, becoming the center of the creation of the world.

Five Elements Divine Treasure (五曜神藏): The Spiritual Embryo is located above the Spiritual Platform, creating the Five Elements centered around the Spiritual Embryo. The five stars of Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth revolve around the Spiritual Platform.

Six Directions Divine Treasure (六合神藏): The Spiritual Platform evolves into a continent. The continent takes shape, possessing the six directions: East, West, South, North, Above, and Below.

Seven Stars Divine Treasure (七星神藏): Achieving the Six Directions, recreating the Sun and Moon, combining with the Seven Stars.

Heaven-Human Divine Treasure (天人神藏): Possessing the Seven Stars, the Spiritual Embryo is also fully formed, evolving into the Sun, Moon, and Stars, becoming a Heaven-Human.

Life-Death Divine Treasure (生死神藏): After the Heaven-Human possesses a sufficiently powerful primordial spirit (Yuanshen), the Yuanshen can access Life and Death.

Divine Bridge Divine Treasure (神桥神藏): Life is the Divine Bridge. One end of the Divine Bridge originates from the Yuanshen, and it crosses the Divine Bridge to reach the Heavenly Palace.

Heavenly Palace Divine Realm (天宫神境): Entering the Heavenly Palace escapes the control of Youdu and is no longer subject to the limitations of lifespan. Standing in the Heavenly Palace, looking down on the Seven Great Divine Treasures, one discovers that the Seven Great Divine Treasures are just a whole.

Venerable God (尊神): Also known as a Pseudo-God. They have become gods in some aspects. The Yuanshen flies over the Divine Bridge and arrives outside the Southern Heavenly Gate, becoming like a god, immortal and ageless.

True God (真神): All aspects have reached the divine realm. The Yuanshen withstands the pressure of the Southern Heavenly Gate and enters the Southern Heavenly Gate.

Jade Pool (瑶池): The Yuanshen delves deep into the Jade Pool, which can also be called Jade Platform or Heavenly Pool, what the world calls a Heavenly God.

God Execution Stage (斩神台): The Yuanshen enters the God Execution Stage. Passing this stage leads to a higher level of cultivation. If the Yuanshen fails to pass, it will be killed by the God Execution Stage.

Jade Capital (玉京): The Yuanshen enters the Jade Capital City, the place where the Heavenly Emperor resides.

Lingxiao Hall (凌霄): The Lingxiao Hall is located within the Jade Capital City. Each step of the stairs in front of the hall is a question, a total of 999 steps. Only by answering all of them can one ascend to the Lingxiao Hall and advance to the next realm.

Emperor’s Seat (帝座): Opening the Lingxiao Hall, the Emperor’s Seat appears. The Yuanshen sits on the Emperor’s Seat, examining itself. The self is the Heavenly Emperor.

Heavenly Court (天庭): Building the Heavenly Court, creating 36 Heavenly Palaces, 72 Precious Halls, only then can one achieve the Heavenly Court.

Enjoy listening!