Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 480 - 475 Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure, Soul-Shaking Bell is Born_1

Chapter 480: Chapter 475 Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure, Soul-Shaking Bell is Born_1

"You have come for the Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure, haven’t you?"

Before entering seclusion, Ancestor Ji Kong had specific approaches for each disciple who came to visit.

"Master truly has a discerning eye; nothing can be hidden from you," Jia Ren sincerely praised.

There was no change in the expression of Ancestor Ji Kong’s incarnation as he emotionlessly recited his lines, "This treasure is known as the Soul-Shaking Bell, and the Lingbao Shen Yu Clock is its replica."

"This is the Tongtian Treasure Art corresponding to the Soul-Shaking Bell. Each Spirit Treasure has its exclusive Tongtian Treasure Art, and mastering it is the foundation for controlling a Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure."

A Jade Slip and a small purple bell appeared in the hands of Ancestor Ji Kong’s incarnation.

The material of this bell was neither metal nor jade, and it was unclear what it was made of.

Treasures aimed at Divine Souls are always rare and precious. Jia Ren knew about the effects of the Divine Defense Bell and wondered how the Soul-Shaking Bell compared?

The Soul-Shaking Bell bore no Spirit Treasure Inscription, only two Heavenly Treasure Patterns: the Soul-Shaking Pattern and the Zhenshen Tongtian Lingbao Pattern.

These granted the Soul-Shaking Soul two powerful Divine Soul attack effects.

One is similar to the Soul-binding Chain’s Divine Soul control effect, forcibly causing all targets within the range of the Soul-Shaking Bell to fall into a soul-lost state. The greater the disparity between the target’s Divine Soul and the Soul-Shaking Soul, the longer the soul-lost state persists. The Soul-binding Chain offers prolonged and steady control, whereas the Soul-Shaking Bell provides group control, making it particularly suited for dealing with multiple targets. The Soul-Shaking aspect is purely a Divine Soul attack; unlike the Soul-binding Chain, the Soul-Shaking Bell possesses considerable Divine Soul lethality.

Divinity Transformation Stage Cultivators lacking powerful Divine Soul defensive Lingbao are guaranteed to die, whether one by one or in groups. If this Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure were used on a Secret Realm Battlefield for the Divinity Transformation Stage, it would cause widespread death, much like reaping wheat. Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures are not allowed on Secret Realm Battlefields. Otherwise, it would be equivalent to Body Integration Realm Cultivators participating, leading to full-scale warfare. If not for this rule, the Divinity Transformation battles within the Lingbao Sect would not be so arduous.

"Compared to the Soul-binding Chain, the Soul-Shaking Bell suits you better and grants you the ability to protect yourself.

"The Tongtian Treasure Art of the Soul-Shaking Bell has two levels. The first level cannot achieve precise control; the Soul-Shaking Sound Waves are too scattered and unfocused, losing their near-certain dominance against Lianxu Stage masters.

"The first level of the Tongtian Treasure Art’s Soul-Shaking Bell is not an insurmountable obstacle; a Lianxu Stage cultivator equipped with a Divine Soul defensive Lingbao can barely resist it. If you hide this treasure well, you can still catch enemies off guard.

"Once you reach the second level of the Tongtian Treasure Art, you will be able to control the Soul-Shaking Bell precisely. The Soul-Suppressing Sound Waves and Soul-Shaking Sound Waves can then be concentrated on a single person, increasing their power manifold.

"Use this Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure well, and do not disappoint your master’s earnest efforts."

The words left by Ancestor Ji Kong meticulously explained the effects of the Soul-Shaking Bell. Its practicality even surpassed that of the Soul-binding Chain, as it was capable of both attacking and controlling. Once the Tongtian Treasure Art reached the second level, the power of the Soul-Suppressing and Soul-Shaking effects became concentrated, making them even stronger. The first level was suitable for overwhelming Low-Order Cultivators, like mowing down grass, while the second level was for battling stronger opponents.

"Thank you, Master!"

Having received the small purple bell, Jia Ren’s heart filled with immense joy. He hadn’t imagined he would acquire his own Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure so quickly, especially such a rare one targeting the Divine Soul. If it had been up to him to choose a reward, he probably wouldn’t have been willing to offer such a Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure. Master is truly amazing! Although Ancestor Ji Kong could be harsh with words, he was willing to offer treasures to rebuild Zhuo Chengdao’s body and hadn’t greedily kept the Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure or coveted the Flood Dragon Egg. He truly is a good master.

"Now that you’ve received your reward, scram. Don’t disturb my seclusion." Having finished speaking, the incarnation disappeared.

An invisible force vibrated, and the Formation within the Cave forcibly expelled Jia Ren.

Having received his reward, Jia Ren swiftly left.

With a precious Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure in hand, he immediately returned to his Cave dwelling and fervently began to study the Tongtian Treasure Art of the Soul-Shaking Bell. The Tongtian Treasure Art was different from the Communication Treasure Art commonly used by the Lingbao Sect; it was abstruse and difficult to comprehend, making it quite challenging to learn. After a year, he still hadn’t grasped the basics. Jia Ren decisively used a Technique Demon Pill, choosing the shortcut.

After mastering the basics of the Tongtian Treasure Art, he made steady progress with the help of the Proficiency Panel. Ancestor Ji Kong had believed it would take Jia Ren a very long time to reach the second level of the Tongtian Treasure Art, yet in only five years, he had reached... the third level.

Reaching the second level was not easy; others might spend hundreds or even thousands of years to achieve it, if at all. This unprecedented third level was something even the creator of the Soul-Shaking Bell could not have achieved. At the third level of the Tongtian Treasure Art, the Soul-Shaking Bell could be controlled at will, achieving a state of perfect mastery. The sound waves produced by the Bell could even take on physical forms. It was like the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower, which originally emitted Suppressing Demon Divine Light. After being manipulated by the fifth level of the Communication Treasure Art, the Suppressing Demon Divine Light could take on different forms and be endowed with corresponding powers. Similarly, if the Soul-Shaking Sound Waves took the form of Soul-Shaking Swords, their Divine Soul lethality would be further enhanced. If the Soul-Suppressing Sound Waves took the form of a hammer, striking an enemy’s Divine Soul, the control effect would also increase, potentially even forcing the target’s Divine Soul out of their body. Against different enemies, he could employ various Divine Soul attack methods.

"With such a mighty weapon in hand, as long as I don’t encounter an opponent with an equivalent Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure, I should be invincible among my peers in the Divinity Transformation Stage." Who else could possess a Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure during the Divinity Transformation Stage? Well, perhaps some could.

Jia Ren thought of Ma Tianbao. With his special status in the Lingbao Sect, he might have received a Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure even during the Nascent Soul Stage. He couldn’t compare to Ma Tianbao, who had a Mahayana master and enjoyed the favor of the entire Lingbao Sect. "Still, I must maintain a low profile and set a small goal for myself: first, reach the Lianxu Stage."

With a thought, Jia Ren entered the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl and went into the Cultivation Room. The Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower emerged, and Heavenly Treasure Spirit Power, accumulated over a decade, converged upon his body. A ceaseless influx of incredibly pure Heavenly Treasure Spirit Power surged into his body, enhancing his cultivation progress at an astonishing speed. His Cultivation Level had already reached one-third of the way through the Mid Divinity Transformation Stage, bringing him closer and closer to the Late Divinity Transformation Stage.

「Three years later, Jia Ren opened his eyes. His dramatically increased Cultivation Level had stabilized, and his foundation was solid.」

"There’s not much spiritual energy left inside the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl." This was the price of rapid cultivation advancement. The lower-order Spirit Veins couldn’t keep up with the demands of the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower, which had initially been supported by an investment of Superior Grade Spirit Stones and a massive number of regular Spirit Stones. Although it could be maintained for a few more years, it wouldn’t last long. "First, I’ll go exchange for Spirit Veins! I can’t delay my cultivation progress." The Final Law Treasure Mirror and the Dusk Treasured Light haven’t been refined yet, so I can’t plunder vast amounts of nature’s spiritual energy. I’ll have to rely on Spirit Veins to solve this.

With a thought, Jia Ren recalled the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower into his body, suspending its function to prevent it from absorbing spiritual energy too quickly and attracting the attention of High-Order Cultivators of the Lingbao Sect. The Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl then flew into the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower to absorb the Sacrificial Fire. As a treasure second only to the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower, his secret base—the spatial artifact he carried—naturally had to be strengthened first. It was the priority Spirit Treasure to be promoted to the Late Lianxu Stage. The Bewildering Spirit Bead concealed his aura, keeping his Realm firmly controlled at the Early Divinity Transformation Stage.

Jia Ren confirmed there were no issues and strode toward Punishment Peak.

He opened the exchange Jade Slip, only to be disappointed that Sixth-Rank Spirit Veins were still unavailable. Even if they were, he wouldn’t be able to afford them. A Fifth-Rank Spirit Vein could supply Divinity Transformation Stage Cultivators with 5,000 years of cultivation, enough for any Divinity Transformation Stage sect to establish a new branch anywhere. Consequently, the exchange price wouldn’t be cheap. The exchange price was as high as 2,000,000 Lingbao Sect Contribution points.

Jia Ren still had 1,170,000 Lingbao Sect Contribution points. Setting aside 1,000,000 points for entering the Tianling Secret Realm, he could exchange for at most five Fifth-Rank Spirit Veins. Under normal circumstances, this would be enough to support the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower. Lingbao Sect Contribution points could be re-earned, but cultivation couldn’t be delayed.

"Exchange for five Fifth-Rank Spirit Veins."

Jia Ren spent 10,000,000 Lingbao Sect Contribution points and exchanged them for five Fifth-Rank Spirit Veins. Each of the Fifth-Rank Spirit Veins had a different appearance. Most were dragon-shaped, over 100 feet long, and crystal clear, with densely packed restrictions on them that prevented any trace of spiritual energy from emanating.

"Here are the corresponding spells. After they are cast, the Fifth-Rank Spirit Veins will truly unleash their power."

Exchanging for five Fifth-Rank Spirit Veins at once... was he planning to establish a family? The Lingbao Sect was a Blessed Land of Cave Heavens with rich spiritual energy, so cultivators seldom exchanged for Spirit Veins. High-rank Spirit Veins were scarce, and most High-Order Cultivators of the Lingbao Sect wouldn’t miss the chance to acquire them, usually using Spirit Veins to establish families. It was rare for someone to exchange for so many Spirit Veins at once; most who did so intended to establish a family.

With the five Spirit Veins in hand, Jia Ren hesitated for a moment, then looked towards the Heavenly Earth Elixirs. Heavenly Earth Elixirs were still scarce. Rare elixirs were often snatched up by those with inside information before they could even be officially released, making them difficult to obtain. He could only rely on himself for such things.

Having obtained the treasures, Jia Ren didn’t linger and quickly returned to his Cave dwelling. He sent the five Spirit Veins into the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl and released their seals. Rich nature’s spiritual energy immediately began to spread out from them as the center. They seemed like living, dragon-shaped creatures that, upon gaining freedom, burrowed into the ground. The spiritual energy inside the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl was replenished at a shocking speed, becoming dense and misty like fog. Although it couldn’t compare to the effect of consuming 10,000,000 Spirit Stones and 1,000 Superior Grade Spirit Stones—which could make spiritual energy solidify into form—it had the advantage of being enduring and stable. All in all, this expenditure of Lingbao Sect Contribution points was worthwhile.

After unsealing the five Spirit Veins, Jia Ren didn’t hurry to leave. Instead, he went to the Beast Breeding Nest, the hatching site of the Flood Dragon Egg.

Over a decade had passed, and the Flood Dragon Egg had undergone significant changes. It was more than twice as big as before, and the Golden Dragon Scales on its eggshell were even more lustrous. The Purple Dragon Pupil formed by the Eye-dotting Technique was now fully solidified, resembling a pair of real dragon eyes that were especially eye-catching. The most astonishing thing was the Flood Dragon Egg itself. Compared to over a decade ago, the changes were tremendous; its life aura was now comparable to that of a Fourth-Rank Magical Beast. This indicated that once the Flood Dragon was born, it would start as a Fourth-Rank Magical Beast.

"Not bad!"

Jia Ren was pleased. He communicated with the developing Flood Dragon inside, deepening their connection. This action triggered a chain reaction: the fully formed Flood Dragon within couldn’t wait to break free from its confinement. The golden eggshell vibrated, and cracks appeared, growing larger and larger. A pair of sharp dragon horns protruded from the cracks, followed by the tender head of a golden Flood Dragon emerging from the shell.

The Flood Dragon was born.