Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 503 - 498 Inheritance, Net of Law and Weaving Law_1

Chapter 503: Chapter 498 Inheritance, Net of Law and Weaving Law_1

Ancestor Ji Kong recounted the matter of the Spirit Treasures Fire-Seeds, and then spoke, "This matter is also a secret within the Lingbao Sect. You must remember not to disclose it to anyone, not even your fellow disciples."

The Fire Seed Plan must ensure secrecy to guarantee the safety of those feigning death. Once an identity is leaked, other sects will have the opportunity to interfere.

Jia Ren didn’t want any accidents and pondered the issue.

"Master, you have a deeper understanding of the Fire Seeds. Could you reveal a bit more?"

He didn’t know much about the sect’s Fire Seeds and didn’t want to step into a pitfall rashly. Only by understanding the full story could he make decisions that were more advantageous to himself.

"The Fire Seed Plan is both a good thing and a bad thing," Ancestor Ji Kong explained. "Being included in the Fire Seed Plan proves that you are trusted by the sect, that your unique talents are valued, and that the richness of the Fire Seed legacy is ensured."

If the Lingbao Sect were to fall, in order to rise again, it was essential that the Fire Seeds were not one-sided—full of cultivation geniuses with not a single soul skilled in Artifact Refining. If the Lingbao Sect were to be re-established with none skilled in the creation of Spiritual Treasures, the legacy of the Lingbao Sect could be said to be in name only.

Jia Ren suspected that his talent in Artifact Refining might be why the Lingbao Sect valued him.

"The information I have about the Fire Seed Plan is limited. I only know that the Fire Seeds will be sent to a special Secret Realm known only to a very few.

"Those who enter the Secret Realm cannot leave, and the sect will provide all the resources you need for cultivation. The threshold for learning Divine Skills and advanced Artifact Refining techniques is extremely low..."

Jia Ren listened quietly, his mind filled with countless thoughts.

The advantage of being one of the Lingbao Sect’s Fire Seeds is not having to stay in the sect, to rise and fall with it. Even if a war broke out between the Lingbao Sect and other sects later on, one could remain neutral and unaffected by the conflict. The Fire Seeds would only be activated if the Lingbao Sect perished. At other times, there’s nothing to worry about, as resources are delivered right to your mouth. Cultivation could be said to be at ease and worry-free.

The disadvantage is obvious. Being unable to leave this Secret Realm, constrained in movement, is like being a domesticated animal. If the sect does not meet with disaster, would one have to stay within the Secret Realm forever?

Feeling Jia Ren’s thoughts, Ancestor Ji Kong then said, "There are ways for the Fire Seeds to leave the Secret Realm.

"One is if your Realm reaches... the Body Integration Realm or the Mahayana Realm.

"At the Body Integration Realm, you can apply to leave. At the Mahayana Realm, there is no need to remain in the Secret Realm, as such a Realm naturally requires one to go out and preside over the sect.

"In terms of Artifact Refining, if you reach the level of a Heaven-reaching Refiner, you may choose to apply to leave the Secret Realm.

"If the Lingbao Sect is prosperous, it will naturally allow you to emerge from the shadows.

"However, if the sect is in its declining phase, to retain a seed of hope, your application will be dismissed."

There are ways to leave the Secret Realm after all, which isn’t too bad. The ways to return are various. Though reaching the Body Integration Realm and Mahayana Realm seems distant, becoming a Heaven-reaching Refiner is within easy reach. However, reaching the Body Integration Realm and becoming a Heaven-reaching Refiner aren’t entirely reliable; there’s still a possibility of rejection. Only by achieving the Mahayana Realm can one find a real solution. Someone preparing my cultivation resources and an absolutely safe Secret Realm to stay in... that’s a nice choice. As long as the Secret Realm doesn’t cut corners, it indeed might be safer than staying in the sect.

Ancestor Ji Kong understood that the choice was significant and would affect whether he would see his disciple in the future. He said, "As your master, I will not say much more; I respect your choice. This matter is of great importance, and you have ten years to consider it. During this time, you must keep the matter of the Fire Seeds a secret and not disclose anything about them to others."

This matter is indeed significant; otherwise, Ancestor Ji Kong wouldn’t have reminded me twice.

Jia Ren nodded but did not rush to respond.

He left Ancestor Ji Kong’s Cave Dwelling, considering how to make his choice.

The Lingbao Sect cannot be considered stable until a Mahayana Stage Cultivator is born within it. No one knows when a war might break out again, or even... the sect’s demise. If the Lingbao Sect had a Mahayana Stage ancestor presiding over it, Ancestor Ji Kong would definitely advise me to reject this, rather than telling me to consider it. As long as the Lingbao Sect keeps the seed of hope alive, there will be a day for it to rise again. If anyone else learned about the sect’s Fire Seed Plan, they would surely do everything they could to be included. It’s all trouble brought on by the sect not having a Mahayana Stage Cultivator!

Jia Ren couldn’t help sighing. The Lingbao Sect had many methods, such as the Gluttonous Beast Treasure Formation and the Azure Dragon Giant Beast Treasure Formation, the Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, and the Sect Protection Array.

But... in the end, these are external factors.

The two Spiritual Treasure Formations required a large number of Spiritual Treasures and Cultivators to activate. If someone deliberately targeted and reduced the number of Lingbao Sect Cultivators and Spiritual Treasures, they could effectively target the two treasure Formations, diminishing their power. The Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure was too costly to use. While peak Body Integration Realm Cultivators could employ it, they couldn’t sustain its use for long. The Sect Protection Array was a means of guarding the sect, a final barrier.

Strong in defense, but lacking in attack. Only the birth of a Mahayana Stage Cultivator within the sect can solve these problems.

The Lingbao Sect also recognized its weaknesses, which is why it was trying to find solutions and countermeasures.

The Fire Seed Plan is the last resort, the most reluctant choice.

Jia Ren had ten years to consider and was not in a rush to make a decision. If a Mahayana Stage Cultivator emerges during that time, there will be no need for me to become a Fire Seed. If the sect fails to produce a Mahayana Stage Cultivator, I’ll be more inclined to participate in the Fire Seed Plan and preserve my own useful existence. As for perishing alongside the Lingbao Sect... That kind of thing would never happen to me. Moreover, if the Lingbao Sect really faces a calamity, even if I reach the Lianxu Stage, I’ll be nothing more than... high-level cannon fodder. Participating in the Fire Seed Plan can be considered a legitimate way to avoid risk.

Jia Ren returned to his Cave Dwelling and sent out his Second Nascent Soul to the Spirit Law Pavilion’s stalls to look for usable treasures. The disciples who had gone out to war and returned to the Lingbao Sect brought back a staggering number of treasures. They brought all kinds of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, as well as Spiritual Treasures. The quantity far exceeded what was brought back when they were at war with the Shimo Sect. The quality of these Spiritual Treasures was significantly lower than those typically found in the Lingbao Sect. However, unlike Demon Treasures, using them posed no issues.

The Second Nascent Soul also saw a few Senior Brothers milling around the stalls, selecting suitable Spiritual Treasures. They hurriedly greeted it with a smile when they saw the Second Nascent Soul.

"This is Junior Brother’s Second Nascent Soul! TSK TSK, truly a fine secret technique," one of them remarked.

Senior Brother Qingge, feeling the familiar aura, could not help but marvel, his eyes circling the Second Nascent Soul curiously. He was inclined to craft a Second Nascent Soul himself. However, having just acquired some treasures and cultivation resources, he naturally traded them for Spiritual Treasures.

External items are nice, but ultimately not as important as one’s Cultivation Level. Not to mention, the expenses required for preparing Spiritual Treasures and cultivation resources for a Second Nascent Soul are significant.

"Junior Brother, do you have time? I’ve got a new batch of Spiritual Materials. Could you help me refine them into Spiritual Treasures?" asked Senior Brother Qingge.

A bold idea popped into Jia Ren’s head.

What if I accept hundreds of Refining Treasures tasks, obtain thousands of portions of Spiritual Materials, and then fake my death with the Fire Seed Plan... Wouldn’t that mean I could freeload off their Spiritual Materials? After all, ’death’ wipes out all debts. This method of shearing the wool is rather good... However, these are my fellow disciples and Lingbao Sect Cultivators; it wouldn’t be right to scam them like this. I am an upright person and never engage in such deeds. The Lingbao Sect will provide enough resources for the Fire Seeds, helping them grow successfully. There’s no need for me to invite trouble for myself. Especially not when the Sect has just won a war and isn’t lacking in cultivation resources.

"I have things to handle recently and can’t spare the time. Come find me in ten years," replied the Second Nascent Soul with a smile.

If I don’t commit to the Fire Seed Plan, I can help Senior Brother Qingge with Artifact Refining. If I take on the plan, I’ll be ’dead,’ sparing myself the effort and worry.

His Second Nascent Soul constantly traded, exchanging myriad Thousand-Year-Old Spiritual Medicines and Spiritual Materials for several Spiritual Treasures from the Xuantiandao Sect. The Xuantiandao Sect’s Spiritual Treasure Artifact Refining level could not match the Lingbao Sect’s, yet there were a few Spiritual Treasures worth referencing. Jia Ren studied and learned from them, taking their essence, and thereafter planned to use the Spirit Devouring Treasure Art to absorb them, not wasting a bit of their value.

More tantalizing than the Spiritual Treasures were the Divine Skills snatched from the Xuantiandao Sect. As the sect most proficient in Spells and Divine Skills, the Xuantiandao Sect’s expertise in this area was far superior to the Lingbao Sect’s. Although the Lingbao Sect failed to seize the Xuantiandao Sect’s core inheritance during the war, several good Divine Skills were still in circulation.

"Secret Art: Net of Law!"

This was a technique all Xuantiandao Sect disciples learned. As long as there was no malice or resistance between both parties, it could connect Spiritual Power through the Net of Law, transferring it into another person’s body. Although there was some loss in the conversion process, it was still a rare and valuable secret technique. The Xuantiandao Sect’s unique secret art was now eagerly studied by Lingbao Sect Cultivators and would even become part of the Lingbao Sect’s legacy.

"Divine Skill: Weaving Law."

Compared to the Net of Law, Weaving Law could be regarded as a core Divine Skill of the Xuantiandao Sect. The Xuantiandao Sect had many Spells and Divine Skills. Besides its core inheritance, the Origin Law Atlas, Weaving Technique was of paramount importance. This was not a Divine Skill for direct combat, but rather one that enhanced a Cultivator’s sensitivity to Spells and Divine Skills. With mastery of this Divine Skill, it became easier to perceive the composition of Spells and Divine Skills and, depending on the learner’s talent, facilitate the learning and understanding of other Divine Skills. The higher the aptitude for Spells, the better the effect Weaving Law could produce. Legend had it that the founding ancestor of the Xuantiandao Sect used this Divine Skill as a core to create many of the sect’s Spells, leaving behind the Origin Law Atlas. This Divine Skill was invaluable, truly worthy of being termed a core Divine Skill of the Xuantiandao Sect.

It’s unclear how the Lingbao Sect acquired this Divine Skill.

Lingbao Sect Cultivators primarily fought with Spiritual Treasures, but Divine Skills were also a focus of their cultivation. Thus, Weaving Technique attracted numerous Cultivators, who swarmed the stall where it was being sold, forming a dense crowd.

"A Supreme Grade Spiritual Treasure!" The value of Weaving Technique incited a frenzy, with the bidding price reaching that of a Supreme Grade Spiritual Treasure.

The stall owner was ecstatic, holding out his hand and exclaiming, "Is there a higher bid...?"

Before anyone else could raise the price, a Void Refinement Cultivator arrived, chuckling, "The sect has already sent this technique to the Spirit Law Pavilion. You’re all a bunch of suckers for bidding here."

The Spirit Law Pavilion?

The gathered crowd dispersed rapidly, leaving only the stall owner with a stiff smile.

The Second Nascent Soul found Weaving Technique inside the Spirit Law Pavilion. The exchange price was one million Lingbao Sect Contribution points, which was within an acceptable range.

At least, it’s far more cost-effective than a Supreme Grade Spiritual Treasure.

With over twenty million Lingbao Sect Contribution points at its disposal, the Second Nascent Soul didn’t hesitate to obtain Weaving Technique.

I plan to spend the remaining twenty million Lingbao Sect Contribution points completely.