Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 482 - 477: Divine Beast Legion? Heaven-reaching Refiner? _1

Chapter 482: Chapter 477: Divine Beast Legion? Heaven-reaching Refiner? _1

The appearance of the True Dragon phenomenon in the Mysterious Realm was too shocking; Cultivators from all over the realm could see the colossal shadow of the True Dragon in the sky.

For most Cultivators witnessing this for the first time, the faint-hearted even thought it heralded the end of the world by a True Dragon, overwhelmed by fear.

In legend, a True Dragon was comparable to an Immortal, possessing the power to destroy heaven and earth.

With a True Dragon descending into the world, even Mahayana Stage Cultivators stood no chance; it could easily destroy an entire Cultivation World.

Compared to the panic of Low-Order Cultivators, those who knew the truth displayed a completely different reaction.

"A heavenly phenomenon? Is this the phenomenon of a True Dragon’s birth?"

"If a True Dragon were merely passing through the Mysterious Realm, such changes wouldn’t occur. This is... a True Dragon born within the Mysterious Realm!"

"Has the Flood Dragon transcended the Heavenly Tribulation and transformed into a True Dragon? Or has the offspring of the Flood Dragon returned to its ancestral form and become a True Dragon?"

"Regardless of the situation, find this True Dragon with all our might!"

A Flood Dragon passing through the Heavenly Tribulation of an Eighth-order Demon Beast has a slim chance of leaping over the Dragon Gate, stimulating its bloodline powers and transforming into a True Dragon.

Of course, let alone the rarity of Eighth-order Flood Dragons that are on par with Mahayana Cultivators, even if they existed, the probability of success was minuscule.

A Flood Dragon giving birth to an Ancestral Return True Dragon?

The probability was so low it was infuriating; at least, there had never been such a case rumored in the Mysterious Realm before.

Regardless, a True Dragon would influence the power dynamics of the Mysterious Realm; it had the strength to annihilate the top Sects of the realm.

Whether it was the Lingbao Sect, Shenxiao Sect, Wanfa Hall, or Xuantiandao Sect... none could withstand such an existence.

If it were a young True Dragon... all the Great Sects would spare no effort or cost to capture it.

In no time, orders were issued from all ten major orthodox Sects and the ten major Demonic Path Sects to search for the True Dragon and gather more information related to it.

Jia Ren looked up at the golden True Dragon phenomenon in the sky, and his face went pale.

To prevent the True Dragon from being exposed, he had preemptively removed all traces of its presence to eliminate any chance of exposure.

Why then would a heavenly phenomenon still appear?

Could there be some unknown power that cannot be eradicated by Secret Techniques and Divine Abilities? Did I bring this force from the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl to the Mysterious Realm, causing this heavenly phenomenon to occur?

Lacking sufficient intel about the heavenly and earthly aspects, Jia Ren was unclear about the exact problem.

The only silver lining was that the heavenly phenomenon did not appear directly above his head, nor above the Lingbao Sect.

Otherwise, even a fool would know that this matter was related to both the Lingbao Sect and himself, impossible to conceal.

If he were exposed, the Golden Dragon had not yet mastered Void Wandering and could not even escape.

Jia Ren exhausted all the methods at his disposal to cleanse his aura, making one final remedial move.

He didn’t want to just sit at home while High-Level Cultivators of the Lingbao Sect gathered and surrounded his dwelling.

Jia Ren’s worries were unnecessary. Having left the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl, he had already removed his personal aura.

To be precise, what he brought out was merely a trace of the True Dragon’s Ancestral Return aura.

It was this trace of aura, interacting with heaven and earth, that brought about the phenomenon.

The aura from the True Dragon’s Ancestral Return had already dispersed, and such an event would only occur once.

Jia Ren, unaware of this, had already sent the newly acquired Soul-Shaking Bell into the Five Treasures Bewildering God Formation, still not feeling completely safe.

As time ticked by, the feared encirclement of his Cave by the High-level Elders of the Lingbao Sect never occurred.

Although the Lingbao Sect’s Cultivators were immensely interested in the heavenly True Dragon phenomenon, discussions about it were everywhere, along with yearnings for such formidable power.

When would they themselves be able to provoke a heavenly phenomenon and be revered by billions?

Alas, not even Mahayana Cultivators could accomplish such a feat.

The High-level Elders of the Lingbao Sect could not settle down. Suspicious, they wondered if this event was related to the True Dragon Evil in the Jiao Dragon Secret Realm.

Was it the True Dragon Evil that triggered the phenomenon?

Or had a True Dragon descended into the world?

"Sect Master, this event is unrelated to the True Dragon Evil. It sensed the True Dragon phenomenon and broke through the realm, leaving the Jiao Dragon Secret Realm," reported the Fusion Ancestor responsible for pursuing the True Dragon Evil as he returned to the Sect.

Up until now, the True Dragon Evil had been active within the Jiao Dragon Secret Realm. Even though its True Dragon Skeleton had been taken by the Lingbao Sect, it showed no intention of leaving.

This was also a matter that troubled the higher-ups of the Lingbao Sect.

Even weakened, the True Dragon Evil retained formidable combat power, making it difficult for even Body Integration Realm Cultivators to kill it.

With the appearance of the True Dragon phenomenon, the True Dragon Evil willingly left on its own, presumably to seek out the True Dragon of the Mysterious Realm.

"With the birth of a True Dragon, troublesome times are upon us!"

"Give orders to keep a close watch on all developments regarding the True Dragon."

"The most troublesome problem in the Jiao Dragon Secret Realm was the True Dragon Evil. Now that our greatest concern has been resolved, the Jiao Dragon Secret Realm can be developed and utilized."

Tian Lingzi muttered to himself, commencing communication with Ancestor Ji Kong.

The heavenly phenomenon persisted for half an hour before gradually dissipating. The True Dragon’s massive and majestic form imprinted itself in the consciousness of all Cultivators, becoming an indelible memory.

Such an extraordinary spectacle was unprecedented and likely to remain unmatched.

Jia Ren spent seven anxiety-filled days in his Cave, with no incidents occurring.

It’s all clear?

As the stone in his heart finally fell, he let out a deep sigh of relief. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Had the greatest hurdle passed?

With the matter of the True Dragon resolved, the joy of the Ancestral Return giving rise to a True Dragon had not yet faded, and a bold idea started to form in Jia Ren’s mind.

With the emergence of a case where a Flood Dragon reverted to a True Dragon, it indicated that several types of Ancestral Return Elixirs truly possessed miraculous effects that could turn decay into wonder.

Could he replicate the precedent set by the True Dragon to retrogress and produce Divine Beasts such as the Kylin, Phoenix, Xuanwu, and Kunpeng?

If he were to form contracts with them, he would command a powerful Divine Beast Legion.

This was something he had never dared to even hope for in the past.

Now, there might actually come a day when it could be realized.

To achieve the plan of a Divine Beast Legion, it’s best to raise them from infancy. The parents should at least be Seventh-order Demon Beasts—the higher the better—to increase the probability of retrogression.

Still, I should wait until I reach the Lianxu Stage, or the Body Integration Realm before embarking on this.

For now, Jia Ren wanted only to develop quietly and await the day Jin Sheng would mature.

With this in mind, he focused on cultivating in peace.

In the following time, he dedicated his energy to refining the Royal Void Robe.

Once the materials were refined, the crafting process was relatively straightforward. The first Royal Void Robe he produced did not disappoint—it was another Supreme Spirit Treasure.

The buzz surrounding the True Dragon phenomenon gradually faded, falling out of the center of everyone’s discussions.

The True Dragon was too remote from their lives. Apart from the phenomenon, no more news about it came.

As soon as Jia Ren stepped out of the Refining Workshop, he saw several Sound Transmission Talismans within the Formation.

He couldn’t be distracted by outside matters during the critical moments of Spirit Treasure creation, so he had activated the Formation in the Refining Workshop to block all messages.

There were seven Sound Transmission Talismans in total, three from his martial brothers of the Ji Kong Lineage: Zhuo Chengdao, Zong Wu, and Senior Brother Qingge.

Jia Ren first checked his martial brothers’ Sound Transmission Talismans. After opening them, he discovered their messages were identical.

"The Jiao Dragon Secret Realm has opened, and the Ji Kong Lineage holds the privilege to enter it for the first time. There are countless treasures inside; you must not miss this opportunity," they said.

The messages were from three years ago. He had likely already missed it.

Missed it, then missed it, Jia Ren thought indifferently.

Upon opening the other four Sound Transmission Talismans, what struck him as odd was that they wanted him to craft Spirit Treasures for them in private.

The Royal Void Robe isn’t even finished yet. Has word of it already made a name for me? he wondered.

However, seeing the Spirit Treasures they wanted him to craft made his expression turn peculiar.

The Fortune Dice?! Jia Ren doubted his own eyes, incredulous.

What on earth had happened?

How had the Fortune Dice become so sought after?

This surely had something to do with his Second Senior Brother, Zong Sheng. Perhaps he had done something ’earth-shattering’ that had built my reputation.

I can’t miss this opportunity. This is a chance to build my own reputation, which will pave the way for acquiring Spiritual Materials privately in the future.

He responded to each Sound Transmission Talisman one by one, indicating he would prioritize their requests.

After taking care of everything, Jia Ren finally left the Refining Palace, heading straight for Wang Jian’s residence.

"This is the Royal Void Robe from this batch of refining."

Wang Jian, with his seasoned judgment, only glanced once before exclaiming with a laugh, "Another Supreme Spirit Treasure! Your talent in Artifact Refining is truly astonishing."

"Given time, advancing to become a Heaven-reaching Refiner is unquestionably within reach."

A Heaven-reaching Refiner?

What level must one achieve to be qualified to refine Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures?

Jia Ren was quite interested in refining Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures. Since Wang Jian had brought it up, he gladly continued the conversation, asking for more information.

"How would one become a Heaven-reaching Refiner without mastering the techniques to refine Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures?"

No Sect in the Mysterious Realm could compete with the Lingbao Sect in the realm of Spirit Treasures. Many Sects with Body Integration Realm Cultivators don’t even possess Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures.

For one, they lacked Heavenly Spirit Material. Even if they had them, there were few Artifact Refiners in the world capable of producing Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures.

As for Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasures, let’s not even mention those. They are so rare in the entire Mysterious Realm that, other than those naturally formed by the Heavens and Earth, only one has ever been made by human hands.

Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures are the most potent artifacts below Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasures. Not more than ten Sects in the entire Mysterious Realm possess the methods to craft them.

None of them can hold a candle to the Lingbao Sect.

As the backbone of the Lingbao Sect’s status among the top-tier Sects, the secrets to crafting Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures are naturally their most guarded assets.

It’s not something just anyone can learn how to make.

Wang Jian burst into laughter and replied, "I see no harm in telling you. First, we conduct a rigorous background check on ten generations of your ancestors to ensure you have an untainted lineage and to verify your disposition."

"Another hurdle is to craft a Supreme Spirit Treasure!"

This involves countless meticulous screenings and repeated verifications to rule out the possibility of your being a spy for an enemy Sect or betraying the Lingbao Sect’s secret methods.

This is the vetting of one’s identity and character.

Then comes the trial of one’s abilities.

To become a Heaven-reaching Refiner, the first barrier is to craft a Supreme-grade Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure—a mandatory condition.

Without sufficient Refining Level, all else is merely idle talk.

The Lingbao Sect has no shortage of Spiritual Materials, with some to spare. However, every piece of Heavenly Spirit Material for Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures is incredibly precious; crafting one such artifact could significantly strengthen the Sect’s foundation.

Failure with any given material is exceedingly painful. Hence, the need for strict selection.

"After passing the test of crafting a Supreme Spirit Treasure, the next step is to give you a method for crafting a type of Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure, along with its corresponding materials, for your assessment."

"Succeed, and you are a Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure Refiner, with access to the Sect’s secrets for crafting Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures."

"Should you fail... if you wish to continue your assessment next time, you will need to provide your own materials for crafting Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures."