Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 426 - 421 Divine Skills Acquired! Return to the Sect!_1
"Bind!"
Over two hundred Silver Moon Yakshas made their move, overwhelming their target with sheer numbers. Even the complete Yama Heavenly Child was powerless to respond, let alone the fragmented Flame Demon Nine Sons. The Flame Demon’s head and limbs were securely restrained. Although the nine Flame Demons raged furiously, they were incapable of even the slightest movement. Talismans were pasted onto the Flame Demon’s body; the leaping black flames were extinguished, lulling it into a deep slumber.
"Collect!"
The Flame Demon Nine Sons were captured into a Demon-Sealing Magical Treasure and vanished from sight.
The Yama Heavenly Child was intrinsically linked to the Flame Demon Nine Sons. Jia Ren, who wished to cultivate the Yama Heavenly Child, knew it was highly probable he would need the assistance of the Flame Demon Nine Sons. This entity could not be destroyed; it had to be subdued by some means. Jia Ren secured the Flame Demon Nine Sons, followed by a Spirit Storing Bag, half of a demonic bear’s head, and two bear paws. It was unclear whether the demonic bear was dead, but consuming Xia Zonglong’s flesh and blood would reveal the answer.
He did not linger, transforming into an Escape Light and swiftly departing towards the location of the Insect External Incarnation. Unbeknownst to Zhuo Chengdao, Jia Ren arrived and silently replaced the Insect External Incarnation. Holding the River Mountain Bag and a Spirit Storing Bag, the Insect External Incarnation flew into the Mountain and Sea Pearl.
Jia Ren chatted idly with Zhuo Chengdao, continuing their earlier conversation. Zhuo Chengdao had no idea that during the lull in their chat, his nemesis Xia Zonglong had perished at the hands of his junior brother.
"Let’s continue hunting Demon Cultivators, striving to reach the Divinity Transformation Stage by the end of the Secret Realm war."
"Thank you for your auspicious words, Senior Brother."
With the slaying of Xia Zonglong, Jia Ren had gained a clear understanding of his current strength. In the Heiyuan Secret Realm... I should have no equals. Provided I’m not overwhelmed by a group of enemies, my safety is assured. Given this, he could confidently and boldly hunt Demon Cultivators.
Jia Ren and Zhuo Chengdao embarked on their demon-hunting journey.
Meanwhile, the Insect External Incarnation entered the Mountain and Sea Pearl and took out three wooden boxes. Upon opening the wooden box containing the Corpse-Eating Bizarre Pill, the Insect External Incarnation tilted its head back and swallowed the elixir in one gulp. This was not its first time consuming the Corpse-Eating Bizarre Pill; it was already well-practiced. Feeling the elixir’s power dispersing within, it acquired certain ’traits’ of the Bizarre Demons before taking out the wooden boxes containing the two types of flesh and blood.
It ingested Xia Zonglong’s flesh and blood first. After a while, it opened its eyes to find its mind filled with much new information.
"Black Demon Holy Heart Mantra!"
"Flame Demon Nine Sons!"
"Yama Heavenly Child!"
"Shenyu Lunzhuan!"
"Yanmo Proclamation Prison!"
"Mo Huo Liaoyuan!"
"..."
One Divine Skill after another surfaced, all being Divine Skills and secret techniques Xia Zonglong had learned. The Insect External Incarnation was both shocked and delighted. The Divine Skills and secret techniques I coveted so dearly are finally mine!
Just as I guessed, these are part of a series. The Flame Demon Nine Sons, the Yama Heavenly Child, and the Yanmo Proclamation Prison belonged to a series of Divine Skills, designed to complement each other. Regrettably, Xia Zonglong had not yet learned all the Divine Skills that worked in conjunction with them. The Insect External Incarnation was already very satisfied with this. Confirming that the Divine Skills had been uploaded to the Proficiency Panel, a look of satisfaction appeared on its face.
With Xia Zonglong’s learned Divine Skills and secret techniques in hand, it turned to its second target. After consuming the flesh and blood of the demonic bear, there was no reaction for an extended period. This means its owner isn’t dead; it’s still alive. What a pity...
Zhuo Chengdao’s physical body was destroyed, yet he survived. Although the demonic bear’s head is missing, which would be a fatal injury, a Demon Cultivator at the Divinity Transformation Stage has many life-saving methods; surviving wouldn’t be difficult for it. I’m not greedy; I’m already very satisfied with what I’ve gained.
Having finished its task, it quickly took out the elixir to counteract the effects of the Corpse-Eating Bizarre Pill.
While the Insect External Incarnation was recording the Divine Skills and secret techniques, Jia Ren and Zhuo Chengdao had already begun their hunt for Demon Cultivators.
A month ago, cultivators from the Shimo Sect had failed in their attack on the disciples of the Lingbao Sect, suffering over a dozen casualties, a heavy blow. The number of Shimo Sect Demon Cultivators in the Heiyuan Secret Realm was merely in the twenties, unable to contend with the Lingbao Sect. The Demon Cultivators thought of escaping the Heiyuan Secret Realm, but alas, this war-type Secret Realm was a one-way entry with no exit.
The Shimo Sect cultivators had only two paths: one was to annihilate the Lingbao Sect cultivators in the fortified city of the Secret Realm. The other was to be carried out horizontally—in death. The more Demon Cultivators who perished, the greater the disparity in strength between the two sides, leaving them without a chance of victory. They had no intention of fighting the Lingbao Sect cultivators, so they hid themselves far and wide, hoping to survive longer.
The Demon Cultivators were like rats in burrows, hiding everywhere. The Heart-Mind Sensing technique is one of the most top-notch techniques for finding people, and ordinary methods of concealment could not deceive Jia Ren. However, the cultivators who had survived to this point typically possessed life-saving Divine Skills.
Jia Ren employed the Earth Vision Technique and Heavenly Vision, searching everywhere for targets. Just as the two of them were about to sweep past, Jia Ren halted, gazing intently at the ground below.
"Eh, I’ve found a target."
Jia Ren was different from his Insect External Incarnation. The Incarnation’s Insect External Incarnation Secret Art and Divine Skills had a maximum Proficiency Level of Grandmaster, but Jia Ren’s original body was far beyond that. Jia Ren’s Technique-Nearing-Dao Level Earth Vision Technique and Extraordinary Saint Level Heavenly Vision were far superior to those of his Insect External Incarnation.
"Why haven’t I noticed it?" Zhuo Chengdao released his Heart-Mind Sensing, probing all around. The outcome was no different from before, yielding nothing. He looked at Jia Ren with a puzzled expression. Until now, Zhuo Chengdao had been responsible for scouting; this was the first time Jia Ren had spoken up first.
"The person is underground!" Jia Ren’s eyes shimmered with a strange hue as he detected barely perceptible traces and auras from beneath the earth. This was a Demon Cultivator skilled in earth-burrowing techniques, hidden beneath the ground, his aura dark and undetectable, as if he were an inanimate object. Had the Earth Vision Technique not reached a Technique-Nearing-Dao Level, it would have been impossible to detect the target lurking underground. This guy sure knows how to hide!
Zhuo Chengdao used a voice transmission technique, asking for the target’s exact location, just as his communication-type Magical Treasure activated.
"Junior Brother Zhuo, the Demon Cultivators from the Shimo Sect have just been annihilated; only two are still alive. One is skilled in concealment and has yet to be found, and the other is Xia Zonglong. Don’t rush to confront Xia Zonglong when you encounter him; we should join forces to deal with this person. As long as we can kill the hidden foe, the Heiyuan Secret Realm war can be brought to an end!"
Zhuo Chengdao froze on the spot, filled with regret. I’ve wasted too much time already! He felt as if he had just watched countless Spiritual Treasures and Spirit Storing Bags slip through his fingers; a golden opportunity, gone.
"How many remain alive in the Heiyuan Secret Realm?" Zhuo Chengdao asked, seeming to have thought of something.
"The whereabouts of the two Shimo Sect cultivators are unknown. All disciples have been mobilized for a full-force pursuit of these two. The Sect is willing to offer a bounty for them, promising a Spiritual Treasure from the camp as a reward for killing them as quickly as possible."
As long as the Secret Realm war was not over, anything could change. The Shimo Sect could still send people into the Heiyuan Secret Realm; as long as these newcomers were not slain, there would be no peace. In such a situation, a swift resolution was imperative. This was also why they were willing to offer a Spiritual Treasure as a bounty.
Zhuo Chengdao’s eyes twinkled with mirth as he spoke into the communication treasure, "It just so happens I’ve encountered a Demon Cultivator skilled in concealment. You can prepare the Spiritual Treasure in advance."
Jia Ren hadn’t expected such a pleasant surprise, and a broad smile spread across his face.
He patted the River Mountain Bag, and more than a dozen Yakshas flew out, diving into the ground. Yakshas naturally possess the ability to move through earth. Under the cover of the Bewildering Spirit Bead, they silently drew near the hidden Demon Cultivator. This fellow was like a dead man, not emitting the slightest breath.
I’m quite confident in my disguise; I’m practically a permanent fixture in the Heiyuan Secret Realm. As long as I don’t reveal my whereabouts, the Secret Realm war will never end. My only task upon entering the Heiyuan Secret Realm was to find a place to hide and ensure the Lingbao Sect cultivators wouldn’t find me. As long as I’m alive, the Heiyuan Secret Realm won’t fall. Even if our side is defeated in this Secret Realm, I can still delay the Lingbao Sect cultivators, preventing them from entering other Secret Realm Battlefields. After entering the Heiyuan Secret Realm, I’ve stayed here all along.
Unfortunately for him, he encountered Jia Ren, which sealed his tragic fate. The dozen or so Yakshas pounced, and the unguarded Demon Cultivator was instantly torn to shreds. The Yakshas that had burrowed underground returned, carrying a Spirit Storing Bag and a head.
The contents of the Spirit Storing Bag were to be divided fairly between Jia Ren and Zhuo Chengdao. The head, on the other hand, could be taken to the camp to claim a reward.
"This time it’s Junior Brother Jia’s achievement; I won’t take a share!" Zhuo Chengdao said with a smile, refusing the Spirit Storing Bag.
"The credit you’ll claim from the Sect includes my contribution," Jia Ren replied. "This was a joint effort, so it’s only right you get a share. We’re fellow disciples, Senior Brother Zhuo, no need for such formalities."
Zhuo Chengdao nodded and said no more. The two proceeded as usual to divide the contents of the Spirit Storing Bag and then headed towards the camp. After all, only when treasures are securely in hand can one feel at ease.
The camp was quiet, with only a man with delicate, somewhat somber features meditating with closed eyes. Sensing the arrival of others, his eyes opened, his gaze lingering on Zhuo Chengdao. "Your warning spared the camp from disaster. I didn’t expect you to have earned merits again in such a short time."
White Lotus was the Lingbao Sect’s contingency plan left in this place, tasked with handling any formidable Divinity Transformation Demon Cultivators sent against them. He seldom intervened otherwise. He held Zhuo Chengdao, who had helped the Sect immensely, in high regard.
Zhuo Chengdao was about to speak up to claim credit for Jia Ren when he received a voice transmission and held his tongue. I dislike being the center of attention; it’s enough to get the benefits, Jia Ren had conveyed. Let Senior Brother Zhuo have the empty fame.
"This is the reward promised by the camp: a Demon Sect’s Spiritual Treasure," White Lotus said. "The reward from the Sect itself will have to wait until you return to the Sect. Only Xia Zonglong remains among the Demon Cultivators, and his whereabouts are unknown. Without removing him, peace of mind is hard to come by."
Xia Zonglong was a Divinity Transformation Stage Demon Cultivator, capable of summoning more Demon Cultivators with his Divine Skills. Without eliminating this person, true peace would be unattainable.
While the three were chatting, a Token in White Lotus’s pocket began vibrating incessantly. He hurriedly took out the Token and listened intently as a voice emanated from within: "There are no Shimo Sect cultivators left in the Heiyuan Secret Realm! The battle of the Secret Realm is ours! We have won! Fellow disciples, gather here; we will leave the Secret Realm together."
We won? What about Xia Zonglong? Dead? Impossible! The Divine Skills of the Yama Heavenly Child are notoriously difficult to deal with; dozens of Lingbao Sect cultivators failed to kill Xia Zonglong. Unable to turn the tide, did he leave the Heiyuan Secret Realm? Other Demon Cultivators might not be able to leave, but he is the sole exception.
The news spread like a shooting star in all directions. The Lingbao Sect disciples who received the news had faces alight with ecstasy. We’ve finally won! Having triumphed in the battle for the Heiyuan Secret Realm, it will henceforth belong to the Lingbao Sect! And there will be additional benefits when we return to the Sect! We can finally return to the Sect! I don’t want to spend another moment in this damned place!
As minutes ticked by, Lingbao Sect disciples scattered throughout began to gather. After an hour, all Lingbao Sect cultivators had assembled. A complex formation array was activated at the camp, enveloping all the cultivators in light. After a dizzying whirl, everyone opened their eyes to find they had returned to the Lingbao Sect.
We’re finally back!!!
