Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 546 - 541 The Big Picture and Self-interest, Confirmation_1
"Eh, how did he enter the Sealed Land?"
"The World-Devouring Sentinel from the Hidden Cultivation Sect? How did the World-Devouring Sentinel end up in his hands?!"
The two chasers from the Hidden Cultivation Sect moved swiftly. Though they started much later, they arrived at the Sealed Land without too much delay.
In the end, they were still one step too late.
The mysterious person had used the World-Devouring Sentinel to enter the Sealed Land, an outcome far beyond their expectations.
This was an uncontrollable variable, and it was unclear what changes it might bring about.
"Report this immediately."
The two exchanged grim looks. They were eager to pursue but unable to enter the Sealed Land.
The World-Devouring Sentinel was difficult to produce and available in limited quantities, mostly used on Sinful Denizens who smuggled themselves into the Sealed Land.
The black Flood Dragon guarding the outside dared not harm it in the slightest, fearing it could attract the attention of the Guardians and thus introduce unforeseen changes into their plan.
They could only use special means to communicate and contact the higher-ups.
How this person had obtained the World-Devouring Sentinel and whether unknown changes had occurred in the Sealed Western Lands were unanswered questions.
Unable to transmit intelligence from within the Sealed Land, they were ignorant of this person’s purpose for entering.
The Hidden Cultivation Sect’s plan must not suffer any mistakes.
With the emergence of this variable, the operation had to be moved up!
At Xuantiandao Sect, Qingxuan Zhenjun and five Nascent Soul period cultivators gathered in the Xuanxin Hall.
The formation within the Xuanxin Hall was activated to ensure that no information would leak out.
"Greetings, Elder. May we know why you have summoned us?"
The five looked towards Qingxuan Zhenjun on the platform, their expressions shifting.
One side of Qingxuan Zhenjun’s body was normal, while the other was like deadwood, devoid of vitality.
Upon returning to the sect, he had yet to find a solution for his half-withered body.
Now, his lifespan severely depleted, he didn’t have much time left.
Xuantiandao Sect had only one Mahayana Stage Cultivator. Once Qingxuan Zhenjun passed away, if no new Mahayana Stage Cultivator emerged...
What happened to Lingbao Sect would be repeated in Xuantiandao Sect.
"Bizarre Demons and Sinful Denizens have reappeared in the Mysterious Realm, heralding another troubled time."
"Sinful Denizens possess Bizarre Talismans that can reduce longevity; they are a deadly threat to cultivators."
"I will use the Xuan Summoning Order to notify the other top sects and discuss a strategy to counter the threat of the Bizarre Demons."
Qingxuan Zhenjun knew who the true enemies of cultivators were. With the Bizarre Demons present, his priority was to notify other sects to draw the attention of all Mysterious Realm cultivators to this threat.
His hope was that the Great Sects would cease their battles, reduce internal conflict, and collaborate to face the Bizarre Demons.
Only through united efforts could they stand against the Bizarre Demons and Sinful Denizens and seize a chance for survival.
Although Qingxuan Zhenjun was the one in charge of Xuantiandao Sect, he did not intend to act arbitrarily. He still followed protocol by informing the sect’s upper echelons of this matter.
"Elder, this must not be done!"
"You must not rush; careful, long-term planning is needed!"
"The threat from the Bizarre Demons is not that great. With so many sects in the Mysterious Realm, there is no need for haste."
Everyone stopped speaking. The Second Elder, next in seniority to Qingxuan Zhenjun, said, "Have you considered what would happen if, by using the Xuan Summoning Order, the upper echelons of the Great Sects became aware of this matter?"
"Back then, Lingbao Sect relied on refining Evil-Warding Treasures to become the strongest sect. Even when surrounded by four top sects, they remained unyielding."
"What did Lingbao Sect rely on? The continuous resources obtained from refining Evil-Averting Spiritual Treasure, making all other sects subservient to them."
"Once word gets out about the Bizarre Talismans, the entire Mysterious Realm will unite against the Bizarre Demons and Sinful Denizens. This will give Lingbao Sect a chance to breathe and rebuild. If they then seek aid from the Great Sects, they might rise once more."
"Will Lingbao Sect remember our favor in reporting the Bizarre Demons? No! Xuantiandao Sect will face Lingbao Sect’s retaliation!"
"By then, the Ancestor’s lifespan will be expended. How could Xuantiandao Sect survive?!"
The others shared similar thoughts. The conflict between Xuantiandao Sect and Lingbao Sect had escalated to a life-and-death feud; how could it be so easily resolved?
Reporting the Bizarre Demons would not earn Lingbao Sect’s gratitude. Once Lingbao Sect recovered and produced Mahayana Stage Cultivators, armed with a multitude of treasures and powerful formations, that would signify the demise of Xuantiandao Sect.
"Let’s delay reporting this matter. Once we annex Lingbao Sect and obtain their Evil-Averting Spiritual Treasure and refining techniques, Beyond the Heavens surely won’t compete with us for them."
"By controlling a large number of Spirit Treasure Refiners and the method to refine Evil-Averting Spiritual Treasure, we will replace Lingbao Sect and become the new leader of the Mysterious Realm."
"With the full power of our sect, I don’t believe we can’t produce a Mahayana Stage Cultivator."
"Elder, if you wish for our sect’s demise, to disregard the deceased Elders and the many Xuantiandao Sect cultivators, then go ahead and just benefit Lingbao Sect."
"At worst, Xuantiandao Sect’s tens of thousands of years of heritage will end at our hands."
"It matters little if we die, but as sinners, we would have no face to meet the ancestors of Xuantiandao Sect."
The Second Elder was a true old fox. His speech, filled with sorrow and indignation, swayed the crowd. They collectively pleaded with Qingxuan Zhenjun, "We implore you to consider the sect’s overall situation and not act in a way that pains your allies and pleases your enemies."
Qingxuan Zhenjun sighed deeply, closing his eyes in agony.
His deeply held principles clashed with the sect’s legacy, creating a tumult of emotions within him.
Sensing Qingxuan Zhenjun’s wavering stance, the Second Elder continued, "Elder, we will send people to the Sealed Land to ensure that the Bizarre Demons do not break the seal."
After a long silence, Qingxuan Zhenjun waved his hand and said, "Let’s proceed with this plan!"
Hopefully, no mishaps would occur along the way...
The matter of the Longevity Gui Talisman should have been made known to the entire Mysterious Realm. If more sects had been aware of it, they could have set aside their differences and internal strife to unite against the Bizarre Demons and Sinful Denizens.
But Xuantiandao Sect, in pursuit of its own interests, missed the best opportunity to resolve a matter critical to the survival of the Mysterious Realm.
"I will contact Beyond the Heavens to expedite our action against Lingbao Sect and eliminate them as soon as possible."
Xuantiandao Sect was preparing to join forces with Beyond the Heavens to hasten the downfall of Lingbao Sect.
"It’s that familiar feeling; I’m back again!"
Nature’s spiritual energy was sparse, and a special suppression loomed. As soon as Jia Ren entered the Sealed Land, his cultivation realm fell to the peak of the Divinity Transformation Stage.
Years had passed, and I hadn’t thought that there would come a day when I would re-enter the Sealed Land.
If it weren’t for the changes in the Bizarre Realm that left it empty, I never would have entered this place.
As soon as Jia Ren entered the Sealed Land, the Demon-Sealing Spirit Pagoda appeared, and the Suppressing Demon Divine Light condensed into an armor that guarded him.
Having been away from the Sealed Land for many years, I wasn’t sure what changes had taken place here over the centuries.
I had to remain vigilant to avoid being influenced by the eerie power within the Sealed Land.
The lack of reaction from the Suppressing Demon Divine Armor proved that there were no Bizarre Demons here.
He flew up from the seabed and soared into the sky.
He looked far and wide, observing his surroundings.
In the distance, a large cluster of black clouds swirled, emitting a faint, eerie aura.
"Bizarre Demons?"
Jia Ren decisively transformed into an Escape Light and rushed over.
Times had changed. Although his realm was suppressed to just the peak of the Divinity Transformation Stage, his Demon-Sealing Spirit Pagoda had reached Combined Body Perfection. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺
His purpose for entering the Sealed Land this time was to seal Bizarre Demons. Seeing a new one appear, he didn’t hesitate and charged forward.
The black cloud sensed the aura of a living being and swept over.
"How interesting! I didn’t expect to find a living person!"
The black cloud descended swiftly, swirling towards him. Within its ominous black Qi, a human face gradually condensed and took shape.
The face stared at Jia Ren, an unreadable expression on its features.
It wasn’t a pure Bizarre Demon but... a Bizarre Person.
"What do you mean by that? ’Living person’?"
"Are there not many living people left in the Sealed Land?"
In any case, a Bizarre Person was somewhat better than a pure Bizarre Demon. I could communicate with it and gather intelligence.
From its mouth, I could learn about the Sealed Land.
"Heh heh, come into my belly, and I’ll tell you!"
Threads of black Qi silently attacked, but they were all repelled by the golden divine armor.
The creature, realizing the situation was not in its favor, lost its previous arrogance and looked as if it were facing a formidable enemy.
"Bind!"
Dozens of golden chains shot out from the Suppressing Demon Divine Armor, streaking across swiftly.
Before the Suppressing Demon God Chains arrived, the black cloud sensed the powerful threat and decisively fled.
This person’s Evil-Warding Treasure is terrifyingly powerful and difficult to deal with!
Before it could act, a flash of golden light had already ensnared the black cloud.
Its ability to gather and disperse was suppressed. The black Qi scattered, revealing a man with a pointy mouth and monkey-like cheeks.
"How is this possible? How are you not affected by bad luck?"
Bad luck?
Is this the ability the black cloud possesses?
Perhaps I should call it a Mold Cloud Bizarre?
"Tell me about the current state of the Sealed Land. How is the Town Demon Alliance doing?"
Did Wang Fugui enter the Sealed Land? Is he still in charge of the Town Demon Alliance?
Understanding the situation of the Town Demon Alliance will, to some extent, help me grasp the current state of the Sealed Land and the changes that have occurred here.
"You’re an outsider cultivator? No, the Profound Realm Key shouldn’t work as usual..."
Jia Ren listened quietly, surprised when the creature abruptly stopped speaking.
"Hmph, why should I tell you?"
"Threaten me? Do you think I’m afraid?"
Bizarre People like me cannot be killed. That is my greatest confidence. The only thing they can do is seal me away.
Jia Ren couldn’t be bothered to waste words on someone who hadn’t been properly taught a lesson.
"I hope when I see you in a few days, you’ll still have the same attitude."
He casually threw the Mold Cloud Strange Person into the seventeenth layer of the Demon-Sealing Tower. After some time suffering from the Wicked Flame, it would naturally submit.
If it still refused to submit... after experiencing repeated death and revival, its Divine Soul would gradually become muddled until it completely perished.
Jia Ren recalled the map within the Demon-Sealing Spirit Pagoda and prepared to head towards the Western Bizarre-Suppressing Alliance.
Not long after setting out, Jia Ren stopped and looked towards a point thousands of miles away.
A giant wolf the size of a small hill caught his attention, causing him to freeze momentarily.
The Demonic Wolf’s fur was like flowing black flames, exuding an extremely strong aura of resentment and hatred.
Jia Ren had suspected that the disappearance of Bizarre Demons from the Bizarre Realm was likely related to the Sealed Land. Questioning the Bizarre Person had been an attempt to confirm this.
The moment he saw the giant wolf, it proved his conjectures were true.
The Bizarre Demons from the Bizarre Realm had indeed entered... the Sealed Land!
Whose doing was this?
What was their purpose?
With Wang Fugui stationed here, facing a vast number of Bizarre Demons, what was his current situation?
Is he still alive?
A flurry of thoughts surfaced, lingering in his mind.
The Demonic Wolf sensed Jia Ren’s presence. Instantly, the black flames on its body surged, and its eyes, filled with resentment and hatred, glared fixedly at him.
The next moment, it charged forward at a terrifying speed.
As a vengeful Bizarre Demon, the Resentful Hateful Demonic Wolf recognized him. It dashed furiously forward, intending to tear this man limb from limb.
