Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 457 - 452 Dividing the Flood Dragon, Each Going Their Own Way_1

Chapter 457: Chapter 452 Dividing the Flood Dragon, Each Going Their Own Way_1

"Master, it would be better if you took the credit in your name..."

"The merits can be converted into material rewards!"

Being significant attracts attention, and Jia Ren didn’t want to invite trouble. It was safer for him to stay honestly hidden behind the scenes.

Although a Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure was desirable, it would be better to exchange it for corresponding Spiritual Materials and refine them into a Spiritual Treasure or even a Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure himself. Not only would he gain Refinement Experience, but the treasures he crafted personally could integrate into the Demon-Sealing Pagoda System, far surpassing any ordinary Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure.

Jia Ren had borrowed a Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure from Ancestor Ji Kong because he wanted to learn the method of refining such treasures and incorporate them into the Demon-Sealing Pagoda System.

With the rare Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure in hand, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.

Zhuo Chengdao also came over, his eyes burning with enthusiasm.

As a disciple of the Lingbao Sect, how could he not covet a Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure?

Unlike Spiritual Treasures, which were abundant within the Sect and produced in large numbers by Spirit-level Refiners, thereby having a lower threshold for acquisition, Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures were different. The number of Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures within the Lingbao Sect was unknown, and surely not plentiful.

Such treasures were always in the hands of the Lingbao Sect’s high-level elders. Only those who reached the Body Integration Realm or made great contributions to the Sect might be granted a Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure. In any case, Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures would not be linked with Divinity Transformation Stage Cultivators.

Jia Ren operated the Communication Treasure Art, attempting to establish a connection with the God-binding Chain.

If a Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure had an owner, a cultivator could not possibly control it. Ancestor Ji Kong had briefed him before handing over the Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure, ensuring there would be no issue with control.

Spiritual Treasures possess Spiritual Nature and rudimentary thinking. Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures, however, have intelligence comparable to humans; they are capable of communication and even cultivating Special Techniques to increase their strength. In terms of rarity and quality, Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures are far beyond what ordinary Spiritual Treasures can offer.

The Spirit Devouring Treasure Art can devour Spiritual Treasures, but could it also absorb a Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure to increase my Cultivation Level?

Just as this thought arose, the Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure, the God-binding Chain, started to vibrate slightly, and a strange power transmitted towards Ancestor Ji Kong, as if seeking help.

Ancestor Ji Kong was so angry that he puffed his beard and stared, "If you dare to devour the Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure, I’ll break your legs!"

A broken leg for a Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure? Sounds like a good deal...

Is the Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure telepathically connected to me? Or is it sensing danger?

Jia Ren used his Divine Skill, Ancient Well Without Waves, and the Bewildering Spirit Bead exerted its power to shield the God-binding Chain’s perception. The best option was to sever the connection with the Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure.

Seeing Jia Ren’s reaction, Ancestor Ji Kong didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

"Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures do not have the ability to steal their master’s thoughts. This is their instinctive reaction to danger."

Ancestor Ji Kong wasn’t worried about Jia Ren devouring the Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure. Even if Jia Ren wanted to, he didn’t have the strength to overpower it. A Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure is not just an item. It possesses formidable strength, and when unleashing its full combat potential, it’s no less formidable than a Body Integration Realm cultivator. Otherwise, how could a Sixth Order Red Flood Dragon be suppressed to the point of complete helplessness?

"It’s time to deal with the remaining Flood Dragons."

As for his disciple’s trial... His mastery of Jikong’s Finger was profound, and the ability to kill from a distance was not far from his grasp. Ordinary Flood Dragons posed no threat, rendering the trial meaningless.

Ancestor Ji Kong pointed his finger repeatedly, yet without a sound. The Flood Dragons were still searching for an exit from the black fog when suddenly a blood hole exploded in their heads, and they fell dead. With each extension of his finger, another Flood Dragon was silently killed through the Void. This method was ingenious, leaving no room for defense.

Ancestor Ji Kong, having just acquired a new Divine Skill, was quite fond of it. Jikong’s Finger differed from the Ji Kong Palm; it didn’t risk damaging the spoils of war, precious items that would otherwise disappear into the Void of space.

In just over a dozen breaths, all the Flood Dragons met their ends under Jikong’s Finger.

"Before the Jiao Dragon Secret Realm is handed over to the Lingbao Sect, I’ll scout the realm to assess its hazards. Then I’ll gather you and your fellow disciples to enter the Secret Realm and earn resources."

Everyone has their self-interest, and none are exempt from it; he would prioritize those close to him. The Jiao Dragon Secret Realm was rich in resources and relatively safe. He planned to channel benefits to his Ji Kong Lineage first, then the Sect. Take care of one’s own household first, then the larger family.

Ancestor Ji Kong took out the Black-Vase Spiritual Treasure that stored the Blue Jiaolong Soul, and the soul flew out from it.

"You all better not expect to get a single piece of information from me!"

The moment the Blue Jiaolong Soul escaped, it sensed Ancestor Ji Kong’s presence. Its soul body swelled, and an even more powerful icy cold force erupted than before. It did not want to fall into the hands of a Human Cultivator, nor did it wish to be refined into a Spiritual Treasure. If I have to die, then everyone dies together! Better to die a noble death than live a shameful life!

How could Ancestor Ji Kong possibly give it a chance to resist? The moment he released the Blue Jiaolong Soul, he was fully prepared.

The Night Moon Wheel turned, and a layer of dark light fell upon the Blue Jiaolong Soul. The soul, which was about to explode, halted abruptly, becoming drowsy and subdued. The self-destruction of its Divine Soul was forcibly interrupted.

The dark crescent sank into the Blue Jiaolong Soul. Moments later, a gaunt old man, the manifestation of the Night Moon Wheel Spirit, appeared. The eyes of the Blue Jiaolong Soul grew dull and lifeless; the Night Moon Wheel had forcibly probed its soul, utterly destroying it and reducing it to an idiot.

"Master, I now know the location of the Jiao Dragon Secret Realm, as well as the corresponding method of entry," the Night Moon Wheel Spirit reported. "In addition, I have several important messages to convey to you."

The gaunt old man glanced over Jia Ren and the approaching Zhuo Chengdao, hesitant to speak.

"These are my precious disciples. Out with it if you have something to say! If there’s something troubling you, just let it out," Ancestor Ji Kong said, clearly impatient with the Spirit’s reluctance.

"The Jiao Dragon Secret Realm is home to a Jiao Dragon King, a Seventh-order Demon King."

"The Flood Dragons’ recent excursion was not intended to hunt Human Cultivators. Their primary motive was that the Jiao Dragon King’s son had been stolen by a cultivator who infiltrated the Secret Realm."

"It’s not just us who know about the Jiao Dragon Secret Realm; unknown cultivators and powers are potential threats."

The Secret Realm housed a Body Integration Realm Jiao Dragon King, which Ancestor Ji Kong himself could not handle, let alone protect his disciples. Besides, the one who stole the Jiao Dragon King’s offspring was no simple character. It was unclear what kind of power lurked behind them. With only the Ji Kong Lineage, they lacked the strength to acquire ample resources within the Secret Realm.

Compared to trying to take on the Secret Realm themselves, reporting it to the Sect in exchange for benefits was the most secure approach.

Ancestor Ji Kong fell silent for a long while, eventually letting out a long sigh. "I had hoped to let you all enter the Secret Realm together, but it seems we must forgo that plan."

Upon hearing this, Zhuo Chengdao could not hide the disappointment in his eyes. A resource-rich Secret Realm had slipped through their fingers.

Only Jia Ren’s eyes shone with relief; he had avoided a troublesome affair.

"Master, when you enter the Secret Realm, please capture a young Flood Dragon for me."

Jia Ren had wanted to subdue a Flood Dragon, but alas, these particular Flood Dragons had all consumed humans. Since Ancestor Ji Kong was bound to make a trip to the Secret Realm anyway, he might as well have his Master capture a young Flood Dragon for him to slowly cultivate.

"A trivial matter."

"I need to rush back to the Sect. When you are outside, be careful in everything."

"Take these Flood Dragon corpses and divide them among yourselves."

Without caring for the remaining Flood Dragon corpses, Ancestor Ji Kong activated his Escape Light and quickly departed.

When the master eats meat, the disciples can also share the soup. Even if it was just Flood Dragon corpses, it was still an astonishing sum. Zhuo Chengdao had spent decades in the Secret Realm Battlefield. He had experienced countless brushes with death, yet the resources he obtained weren’t even half the value of these Flood Dragon corpses...

"Master, you haven’t brought me with you yet!" Jia Ren wanted to hitch a ride; with Ancestor Ji Kong as his guard, he would feel completely safe.

Ancestor Ji Kong had already vanished, his Escape Speed astounding.

He really fled quickly!

Jia Ren and Zhuo Chengdao exchanged glances, excitement visible in each other’s eyes.

There were twenty-three Flood Dragon corpses on the ground: eleven Fifth Order Flood Dragons and twelve Fourth Rank Jiao Dragons.

The Night Moon Wheel had left with Ancestor Ji Kong. With no suppressive force remaining, the souls of the dead Flood Dragons fled desperately into the distance.

"Capture!"

Jia Ren and Zhuo Chengdao acted hastily, not wanting to waste the precious Flood Dragon souls. While living, the Flood Dragons had been a significant threat, but now, only their souls remained, posing no danger. They worried about the souls fleeing or self-destructing. The two acted swiftly, capturing all the Flood Dragon souls without allowing a single one to escape.

"What a pity, the valuable Flood Dragon blood was wasted." Zhuo Chengdao gazed at the Flood Dragon blood that had sunk into the river or the earth, his face pained.

Flood Dragon blood was precious, used in refining special Dragon Blood Pills and crafting rare Dragon Strength Talismans and other special Talismans. Even Fourth Rank Jiao Dragon blood was highly valued, not to mention that of Fifth and Sixth Order Flood Dragons.

"Capture!"

Unwilling to waste it, Jia Ren used the Blood Demon secret technique he had learned to absorb the Flood Dragon blood. Whether it was blood that had seeped into the ground or merged with the river water, any that hadn’t entirely dissipated was extracted. An inexplicable force drew it out, and it flew into a mutton-fat Jade Vase.

"Junior Brother Jia, what skill!"

This secret technique was acquired from devouring a Seven Fiends Temple Cultivator. It allowed one to plunder a target’s fresh blood, effectively preventing the loss of one’s own blood and precious Demon Beast Blood. While the secret technique was a Demonic Path method, it was extremely practical.

"Junior Brother Jia, you’ve played a crucial role this time. Although Master told us to divide the spoils equally, you should still take a larger share," Zhuo Chengdao said. "Otherwise, I’ll feel too guilty accepting it."

Zhuo Chengdao truly felt this way. After all, while Ancestor Ji Kong had killed the Flood Dragons, Jia Ren had provided the information. And I only helped kill a single Fifth Order Flood Dragon, yet I’m supposed to shamelessly accept so many corpses?

"The Flood Dragons were killed by Master, and the treasures should be divided equally between us martial brothers. I’m not at a loss," Jia Ren said. "Each of us takes five Fifth Order Flood Dragon corpses and six Fourth Rank Jiao Dragon corpses, and we’ll split the remaining one in half."

Ancestor Ji Kong had left the Flood Dragon corpses for his martial brothers to divide equally, and Jia Ren was already very satisfied with his half. I’m receiving a significant number of Flood Dragon corpses this time, and the real treasures are still to come! The young Flood Dragon Ancestor Ji Kong promised, plus the great merit from reporting the Jiao Dragon Secret Realm—the rewards will be astounding!

"Sigh, let’s follow Junior Brother’s wishes then," Zhuo Chengdao conceded. "However, Junior Brother, do you still have any Mixed Poison? I would like to exchange half of a Sixth Order Flood Dragon corpse for some."

Jia Ren took out seven or eight vials of Mixed Poison and attached labels to them. "Most of this Mixed Poison has no antidote, and those poisoned by it are doomed. You must be cautious in its use, Senior Brother."

"This, I’m well aware of." Last time in the Secret Realm Battlefield, the Mixed Poison had proven effective, saving his life. From that moment, Zhuo Chengdao realized that the Mixed Spirit Poison Pot was an underestimated Spiritual Treasure. Such a Supreme Spirit Treasure was like a pearl gathering dust in the Lingbao Sect’s treasury. It’s a good thing it ended up in Junior Brother Jia’s hands.

Zhuo Chengdao, even with Flood Dragon corpses in hand, still hadn’t extinguished his adventurous spirit. He planned to visit an Ancient Cave Dwelling next. His enemies sought his life, and this was an opportunity for him to deal with them. With this Mixed Poison, I might even be able to poison an enemy whose cultivation is beyond my own Realm!

He did not mention this to Jia Ren, not wishing to drag his junior brother into such a risky venture. "I have some miscellaneous matters to take care of. Junior Brother Jia, this is where we part."

"Take care on your journey."

The two parted ways there, each heading in a different direction.

Should I return to the Sect? Or continue traveling outside?