Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 545 - 540: Tracking, Re-entering the Sealed Land_1

Chapter 545: Chapter 540: Tracking, Re-entering the Sealed Land_1

Six puppets stood before the Insect External Incarnation, guarding its safety.

The anticipated danger did not materialize; all was eerily quiet, and nothing happened.

With a wave of its hand, the Insect External Incarnation sent the Greedy Spirit Snake Marionette forward to investigate. Even if a puppet met with misfortune, sending it to the Thousand Mechanism Hundred Refinement Puppet Tower would restore it completely, a far better option than the incarnation risking itself.

The Greedy Spirit Snake Marionette flexed its body, emitting faint strands of blue light. The rampant Spiritual Power in the surroundings was drawn away, preventing it from affecting the Insect External Incarnation.

The Hidden Cultivation Sect’s methods of assassination are extraordinary, and there’s a high probability they’re related to the divine skill "Debts of the Dead," Jia Ren mused. The short, plump cultivator suffered this fate because he revealed the divine skill, triggering the measures left behind. If the Insect External Incarnation could obtain the flesh of either of the two, then with the aid of the Corpse-Eating Fiend Pill, learning the bizarre divine skill "Debts of the Dead" wouldn’t be difficult.

Learning "Debts of the Dead" might be easy, but who knows if there are problems with the divine skills those two learned? Was there some hidden danger in the divine skill the short, plump cultivator acquired? Before his death, the words "Debts must be paid, obligations collected!" had instilled fear in the plump cultivator’s heart.

Who knows... by learning "Debts of the Dead," would one merely become a fish in someone else’s pond? With just a thought, could one’s life and death be entirely out of one’s control?

Though the divine skill is tempting, the hidden risks are too great. I have no lack of divine skills; there’s no need to court disaster for a skill fraught with traps.

"The Hidden Cultivation Association has nothing to do with me. Let’s just pretend this never happened," Jia Ren muttered to himself.

The short, plump cultivator had previously revealed that many gambling houses in the Market near the Sky Ripple Sea Area were linked to the Hidden Cultivation Sect. By following the clues, finding the Hidden Cultivation Sect wouldn’t be difficult. However, dealing with the Hidden Cultivation Sect was a thankless task. Facing a sect of unknown strength could easily put him in jeopardy. It was better to avoid unnecessary trouble than to stir up complications.

To prevent the Insect External Incarnation from being targeted by the Hidden Cultivation Sect, Jia Ren recalled it to the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl. The Mystical Beast Avatar concerned itself only with planting herbs and refining poisons, unconcerned with external affairs and focusing solely on internal matters. The Second Nascent Soul had just received a significant amount of True Dragon Evil and was still digesting its gains. Its Cultivation Level was rapidly increasing, making it unable to send its avatars to help.

This matter could only be handled by Jia Ren himself. To avoid further trouble, he dared not linger and quickly headed towards the Black Sea.

「Half a day later, at the site where the short, plump, and tall, thin cultivators had died, two figures in grey robes and Bamboo Hats appeared.」

Their faces were concealed beneath the Bamboo Hats, making them unrecognizable.

"These fools are unreliable. They’ve spilled everything they knew in no time," one of them lamented. This man had a scar resembling stitched-up tears on his mouth, and when he spoke, the dark red roots of his teeth were visible. "If it weren’t inappropriate for us to show ourselves, we would have killed these wastes long ago." Moreover, this individual emitted a strong stench of decay, more like a corpse than a living person. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"They are just an outer force, without deep knowledge of the Hidden Cultivation Sect."

"It wouldn’t matter if this person had no background. However, he summoned a large number of high-rank puppets. His strength and origin are clearly extraordinary, making him an undeniable risk," the other said.

"Our Holy Blood Clan has waited too long for this day. At the moment of our great success, we can’t afford any mistakes," they continued.

In the Mysterious Realm, the Holy Blood Clan was treated like rats in the street, forced to hide in the shadows. Only by turning the world upside down and restoring the past glory of the Bizarre Demons would the Holy Blood Clan have a chance at survival. After tens of thousands of years of planning and the sacrifice of countless Sacred Blood lives, the time of harvest was finally at hand. They could not tolerate even the slightest mistake. It was just this fellow’s bad luck to arrive at the wrong time and walk right into the line of fire.

"Don’t worry. Tracking people is what I do best. He won’t escape from the palm of my hand," one assured.

The other individual extended an eerily pale, bloodless right arm, reminiscent of a corpse’s limb. His right palm opened, revealing a slit from which an eye as red as blood emerged. The crimson eye moved as if alive. The man closed his eyes and focused his mind, establishing a connection with the eye. Unlike a human eye, this blood-red eye swept over the area, taking in every detail of what had occurred.

"His methods for concealing his aura and traces were adept, but unfortunately, he couldn’t fool me."

"Ah, the one before was just an avatar. The true self is a cultivator in the Mid-stage of Void Refinement."

"He headed towards the Black Sea. Could he be going to the Sealed Land?"

To conceal his aura, Jia Ren had wiped away his traces. To prevent trouble from the Hidden Cultivation Sect, he had sent the Insect External Incarnation into the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl, replacing it with his true self. This was to minimize the risk of trouble finding him. Yet, it was in vain; his entire process of switching from avatar to true self was still perceived by someone using a special technique.

"He can’t escape!" The figures of the two blurred, space twisted, and they vanished in an instant.

「At the same time, Jia Ren was moving quickly, faintly sensing a strong threat.」

A whim of the heart stirred, and he vaguely sensed the appearance of two figures in black robes and Bamboo Hats. The two exuded a strange aura, and their cultivation realms were difficult to discern.

"Ah! Interesting!" one remarked from the pursuing duo, though Jia Ren only perceived it through his premonition.

"I will find you!"

Before Jia Ren could see more, the man with the pale, exposed skin spoke softly. The eye in his palm then emitted an eerie red glow. The next moment, the vision shattered.

"What the hell was that?" Jia Ren wondered.

The aura they emit doesn’t seem human. It’s more like that of the Bizarre People I encountered in the Sealed Land.

"Is the Hidden Cultivation Sect a power formed by the Sinful Denizens?" he questioned aloud.

Apart from the Sinful Denizens, no one else could transform into Bizarre People and command the power of Bizarre Demons. Jia Ren had erased his aura and traces, which might fool cultivators. However, he couldn’t deceive the Bizarre People who possessed such treacherous abilities. The tall, thin cultivator and the short, plump one collected Divinity Transformation Stage cultivators and those above for the Hidden Cultivation Sect. What was their scheme? Could it be related to the Sealed Land? The fact that they immediately sent people to pursue and kill him after he learned about the Hidden Cultivation Sect only further proved that the Sect was engaged in nefarious deeds.

Fight or escape? Although Jia Ren possessed the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower, the abilities and methods of his pursuers were unknown. He didn’t know much about the Hidden Cultivation Sect, and the Sky Ripple Sea Area could very well be their territory. With the enemy hidden and himself exposed, there was no need for a direct confrontation.

I’ll enter the Sealed Land, capture enough Bizarre Demons, leave this place, and return to the Source Treasure Cave Heaven. Safety is the top priority. The next time I emerge, I will at least have reached the Body Integration Realm. Then, it will be time for revenge and settling scores.

"Five Metals Divine Escape!"

Jia Ren fully activated the Five Metals Divine Escape, speeding into the Black Sea with astonishing velocity. The Black Sea was as before: devoid of vitality, eerily silent, and with scarce Magical Beasts or ordinary fish. In the vast expanse of the Black Sea, accurately locating the Sealed Land was not easy. Moreover, Jia Ren dared not get too close to the Sealed Land, lest he attract the attention of its Guardians. Not only was Wang Fugui in the Sealed Land, but also Inspectors, and even higher-level beings above them. The escape of Bizarre Demons concerned the safety of the Mysterious Realm, so it was certain that powerful experts were stationed to guard the area. Jia Ren did not wish to draw too much attention and rashly bring trouble upon himself.

"It’s worth a try," he decided.

His mind communicated with the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl, retrieving the long-sealed World-Devouring Sentinel. His divine consciousness sank into the World-Devouring Sentinel, establishing a connection before he finally blew it.

「Tens of thousands of miles away, a ghostly portal solidified from the ether.」

Next to the portal, a pitch-black devil dragon slept, exuding the aura of the Lianxu Stage.

A Sixth Rank Black Jiao Dragon? Its aura seemed vaguely familiar; it was likely the Guardian he had encountered years ago. Hundreds of years had passed, and the Black Jiao Dragon had undergone significant changes. Perhaps it had consumed an Ancestor Beast Holy Pill, causing its dragon bloodline to purify further, making its appearance increasingly similar to that of a True Dragon. It had also broken through its long-standing bottleneck, advancing to the Sixth Rank. Furthermore, it had changed from an internal Guardian to an external one. This transformation wasn’t surprising. The cultivation limit within the Sealed Land was the peak of the Divinity Transformation Stage, so the strength of a Sixth Rank Black Jiao Dragon stationed there would naturally be suppressed.

The Black Jiao Dragon, initially appearing lazy, became alert as the Devouring World Gate manifested, its amber draconic eyes shining brightly. The last time the Devouring World Gate appeared, although someone had escaped, it had obtained an elixir that enhanced its bloodline. This elixir had caused a transformative breakthrough, shattering its shackles. It seemed to be relishing the memory of the elixir, a long string of saliva unconsciously dripping from the corner of its mouth.

If that person reappears, I’ll definitely capture him and keep him as a human pet, dedicated to performing alchemy for me! The opportunity for a Jiao to transform into a True Dragon lay with this person! I’ve waited far too long for this day!

The image did not last long before breaking off.

A Black Jiao Dragon drooling? It feels as if it’s waiting for me to show up!

But times have changed. A Sixth Rank Black Jiao Dragon isn’t much to speak of, and I have plenty of ways to deal with it. First, use the Ancestor Beast Holy Pill as bait to enter easily. Second, use Jin Sheng’s True Dragon aura. The hierarchy among Magical Beasts is distinct; the aura of a True Dragon is enough to make a Flood Dragon incapable of any resistance. Third is to kill it. With the enemy in the open and myself hidden, assassination would be unimpeded.

As long as a Magical Beast’s bloodline hasn’t undergone complete atavism to reach the level of primal sources like True Dragons or Water Qilins, the Ancestor Beast Holy Pill will still hold an irresistible allure. Using the Ancestor Beast Holy Pill to attract and divert its attention wouldn’t be difficult. The second method, however, could lead to future complications. It’s unclear if the Black Jiao Dragon has a master. If he exposed the existence of a True Dragon and his only escape route was blocked, wouldn’t he be trapped like a turtle in a jar? The third method carried a similar risk; the death of the Black Jiao Dragon would undoubtedly alarm the cultivators guarding the Sealed Land.

"Perhaps I can try using Mirror Flower Water Moon and the Bewildering Spirit Bead to slip past them undetected?" Jia Ren mused.

Jia Ren sensed the approximate location of the Devouring World Gate and used the Five Metals Divine Escape to rapidly close the distance. Once he was within five thousand miles of the Black Jiao Dragon’s location, he activated the Bewildering Spirit Bead and Mirror Flower Divine Moon. The space around him twisted, and all traces of his presence vanished.

He silently approached the entrance to the Devouring World Gate and channeled Spiritual Power into the World-Devouring Sentinel. The great Devouring World Gate materialized, solidifying from the void.

It’s here again! the Black Jiao Dragon thought. It opened its draconic eyes, which emitted a faint glow. This was a special divine skill it possessed, capable of seeing through concealment and illusions. To think someone could slip past it unnoticed was pure folly. It widened its eyes, scanning for any suspicious presence.

Unfortunately, nothing appeared. The Devouring World Gate vanished once more, nothing had happened, and the cunning human had not shown up.

The plan turned out to be much smoother than expected, Jia Ren thought.

The Black Jiao Dragon, unable to see through the illusions created by Mirror Flower Divine Moon and the Bewildering Spirit Bead, remained oblivious as Jia Ren strode past it, pushed open the Devouring World Gate, and entered the Sealed Land.

Believing it had been tricked again, the Black Jiao Dragon closed its eyes to resume its slumber, patiently waiting for its ’human pet’ to eventually arrive.

Jia Ren passed through the Devouring World Gate, returning to the Sealed Land.