Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 549 - 544: Sharing The Same Breath, Returning to Linyuan_1
Bizarre Demons cooperating with the Bizarre Alliance?
Based on Jia Ren’s knowledge, the first thing that came to mind was the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre.
The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre was an example of humans who had possessed Bizarre Demons, only to be possessed by them in reverse. Unlike Bizarre Demons that acted on instinct, the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre possessed self-awareness and excelled at concealment. They had secretly established their own Heart Devil Realm, far surpassing ordinary Bizarre Demons.
The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre controlled potent illusion abilities. Collaborating with the Bizarre Alliance to deceive the Cultivators guarding the Mysterious Realm would be straightforward for it.
While he had progressed, the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre hadn’t stopped evolving. How far had it developed?
Jia Ren and the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre were old nemeses, constantly pitted against each other.
Initially, he was powerless to resist and could only hide from the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre like a mouse scurrying for cover.
After the completion of the Demon-Sealing Tower, their roles reversed. The once prey became the hunter, and it was the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre that had to flee.
The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre could be considered the enemy of his lifetime. Even at a disadvantage, it didn’t forget to leave behind a fake Mysterious Nascent Spirit Formation at the Five Elements Sect’s base to trap him.
Jia Ren had thought of countermeasures, but unfortunately, the great Bizarre Demon tide erupted, forcing him to leave the Sealed Land and miss the opportunity to lay a trap.
After hundreds of years, he would face the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre again, but who would be stronger or weaker?
Given the chance, he would undoubtedly strive to send his old adversary into the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower to work for him.
"Have you ever heard of Wang Fugui, Lord of the Town Demon Alliance? Do you know his whereabouts?"
Jia Ren quickly grasped the changes that had occurred in the Sealed Land over hundreds of years. He then promptly inquired about Wang Fugui, the person he was most concerned about.
It was highly likely that Wang Fugui, upon entering the Sealed Land, would have resumed his old duties as a Guardian and taken charge of the Town Demon Alliance.
The Lord of the Town Demon Alliance was a prominent figure to both the Bizarre Alliance and Bizarre People. It wouldn’t be difficult to ascertain the whereabouts of someone of his stature.
"Wang Fugui, Lord of the Town Demon Alliance?"
The Bad Luck Bizarre Person paused for a moment before carefully asking, "May I inquire about your relationship with Wang Fugui?"
Jia Ren’s expression darkened, and he stared at the Bad Luck Bizarre Person with an icy gaze, a chill emanating from his eyes. "You only need to answer my questions. Don’t ask what you shouldn’t!"
"After Wang Fugui was captured by the Bizarre Alliance, there was no further word of him. I’m also unclear on his current circumstances."
The Bad Luck Bizarre Person’s status within the Bizarre Alliance wasn’t high, so he was privy to little information.
The Bizarre Alliance captured Wang Fugui? Was he still alive?
It was more probable that Wang Fugui was still alive.
The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre knew his relationship with Wang Fugui was extraordinary. The Bizarre Alliance capturing Wang Fugui was definitely connected to the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre.
This was likely a trap set against him, waiting for the day it would prove useful.
If Jia Ren wanted to rescue him, he would have to confront the Bizarre Alliance and the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre directly.
Without clear knowledge of the strength of the Bizarre Alliance and the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, rashly revealing his whereabouts wasn’t a wise move.
"Ancestor, I have told you everything I know. Can you spare my life?" the Bad Luck Bizarre Person asked, seeing no response for some time.
However, Jia Ren, having obtained the information he wanted, had already departed from the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower.
He couldn’t possibly let the Bizarre Person go. The danger posed by Bizarre People far exceeded that of Bizarre Demons. To release it would be like letting a tiger return to the mountains.
Bizarre Demons could work for him without pay; naturally, he’d have them work for a lifetime...
Jia Ren glanced at the Bizarre People and Bizarre Demons gathered by the Western Bizarre-Suppressing Alliance but made no move.
Was this area within the sphere of influence of the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre’s Heart Devil Realm?
If he couldn’t capture all the Bizarre People and Bizarre Demons in one go, it would only alert the enemy and impact his subsequent actions.
"The best way to understand the Bizarre Alliance’s situation is to deal with the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre."
The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre concealed the Sealed Land, creating the illusion that it was unharmed. Once it was sealed, the Mysterious Realm Inspectors would notice something amiss in the Sealed Land and summon powerful reinforcements.
Whatever trump cards the Bizarre Alliance held would be useless then.
At that time, others would naturally deal with the Bizarre Alliance for him, saving him the effort.
How to deal with the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre?
This fellow wasn’t easy to handle!
Use the trap it dug for him, the Mysterious Nascent Spirit Formation?
Jia Ren had been away from the Sealed Land for too long. It would be highly suspicious for him to return and immediately use this formation.
The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre wasn’t foolish. Doing so would only alert it to his presence, and the intended trap could easily become a pitfall for himself.
Jia Ren lacked the advantages the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre had cultivated through its long-term operations in the Sealed Land, where it was already in cahoots with the Bizarre Alliance. A head-on confrontation wouldn’t be wise.
His advantage was that he remained hidden in the shadows while the enemy was in the open. The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre had no defense against him.
He should be like a hidden venomous snake, revealing his fangs only when the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre was on the verge of being sealed.
However, before taking action, he first had to eliminate the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre’s means of escape.
Otherwise, the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre would once again escape his grasp.
"Wang Fugui wasn’t captured just yesterday. If he’s still alive, there’s no rush to rescue him."
"Let Wang Fugui suffer a bit more!"
If Jia Ren moved against the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, even if he could seal it, the Inspectors and Sweepers would likely crack down. This would make capturing Bizarre Demons much harder.
He might even be mistaken for an accomplice of the Bizarre Alliance and suppressed along with them.
Did he want to publicize his achievements? His identity was the biggest problem.
Jia Ren was officially a deceased member of the Lingbao Sect. Rashly exposing his identity would bring trouble to both himself and the Sect.
The Lingbao Sect was in a precarious state and couldn’t withstand a joint offensive from the Great Sects.
As long as Jia Ren captured enough Bizarre Demons to achieve his current objectives, dealing with the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre could wait.
He could easily resolve the Sealed Land’s problem while keeping his contributions and identity hidden.
This was the wisest choice.
Jia Ren understood what was at stake. He decided to postpone dealing with the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre and prioritize filling the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower with Bizarre Demons.
Of course, the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower would reserve the best spot for the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, allowing it to savor the depths of its longing and torment.
"First, head to the Dream Bizarre Sealing Formation Site, then to Lingyuan City. Prioritize capturing those two powerful Bizarre Demons."
Jia Ren wasted no time. He moved away from the Western Bizarre-Suppressing Alliance’s territory, heading straight for the Dream Bizarre Sealing Formation Site.
The Greedy Spirit Snake Marionette moved swiftly, reaching the Dream Bizarre’s sealed area in just over two hours.
"The seal has been broken, and the Dream Bizarre is nowhere to be found."
The place was desolate. The Green Pupil Bizarre Eye detected no Bizarre Demon presence, nor did it spot any accompanying Parasitic Bizarre Blossoms. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦
The Dream Bizarre was a growth-type Bizarre Demon, starting from its initial point and continuously spreading in all directions.
Since Jia Ren couldn’t sense any trace or aura of the Dream Bizarre, it was highly likely the Bizarre Alliance had already captured it.
The breach of the Dream Bizarre’s seal was hardly surprising. After the great Bizarre Demon tide, the Bizarre Alliance had been attacking the Great Sects everywhere. They certainly wouldn’t have ignored the Dream Bizarre’s presence here.
Missing out on the Dream Bizarre was regrettable. Only after dealing with the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre could he try to obtain the Dream Bizarre and merge it with the Sleeping Bizarre.
"Is the Wish Bizarre still in Lingyuan City?"
Unlike other territories held by the Bizarre Alliance, Lingyuan City was guarded by countless Cultivators. This made it extremely difficult for the Bizarre Alliance to capture the Wish Bizarre within.
Jia Ren left this area and headed towards Lingyuan City.
Lingyuan City was not close; it took the better part of a day to arrive.
Before even reaching Linyuan’s borders, he could see the silhouette of a colossal city from afar.
The city walls were pitch-black and seemed endless, only a fraction of their true extent visible.
Lingyuan City had undergone significant expansion. Its area was now more than ten times its original size, transforming it into a majestic metropolis, a rare sight in the world.
Jia Ren peered into the distance through the Green Pupil Bizarre Eye, sensing Lingyuan City’s aura—an emerald green tinged with hints of a darker, inky green.
The Wish Bizarre’s aura surpassed that of any Bizarre Demon he had previously encountered; it had become one of the most powerful Bizarre Demons in the Sealed Land.
The ’disappeared’ Cultivators and humans still existed, but only within Lingyuan City.
The number of Cultivators and commoners in the city was more than ten times greater than before, numbering in the hundreds of millions. It was the largest city Jia Ren had ever seen.
When the Bizarre Demon tide erupted, facing them meant certain death. Thus, entering Lingyuan City, despite its restrictions, was the only way to survive.
It was normal for knowledgeable Cultivators to seek refuge in Lingyuan City.
The Wish Bizarre possessed the ability to grow. The more Cultivators made wishes to it, the stronger it became. Lingyuan City, which coexisted with it, also gradually expanded in scale.
It was logical for Lingyuan City to develop into such a megacity.
Jia Ren, controlling the Greedy Spirit Snake Marionette, was still some distance from Lingyuan City when an invisible force erupted, violently flinging the marionette away.
Its emerald ’snake skin’ became riddled with corrosive marks, pitted and uneven.
The Wish Bizarre was making it clear through its actions: Lingyuan City was its territory, and no other Bizarre Demons were welcome.
Indeed, it was due to the Wish Bizarre’s protection that the Cultivators of Lingyuan City had managed to survive until now.
"This place is the only lifeline for Cultivators in the Sealed Land, beyond the Bizarre Alliance’s reach."
"Only Bizarre Demons can deal with Bizarre Demons."
The Insect External Incarnation assumed Zhen Yi’s appearance, raised a hand to seal the Green Pupil Bizarre Eye, and then stowed away the Greedy Spirit Snake Marionette. Given the risk of being wished to death in Lingyuan City, this task naturally had to be handled by the Insect External Incarnation.
He stored all treasures from the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower and those effective against Bizarre Demons into the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl. With preparations complete, he strode towards Lingyuan City.
The gates of Lingyuan City were tightly shut; they had been closed for a very, very long time.
With Bizarre Demons rampant in the Sealed Land, there was no other refuge for Cultivators.
Initially, some people tried to leave Lingyuan City, only to discover that departure meant certain death. Consequently, the gates were closed and remained so, with no one entering and, even more so, no one leaving.
There were no Guardians on the city walls to open the gates.
The Insect External Incarnation strode forward and, with fingers exerting immense force, pushed hard against the city gates.
The gates were massively heavy and imbued with an unknown power.
Despite the Incarnation’s formidable strength, it still couldn’t push the gates open.
"Three Heads and Six Arms!"
Using Law of Heaven and Earth would be too conspicuous, so he only employed Three Heads and Six Arms.
This power, far surpassing his previous strength, began to shake the city gates.
The entirety of Lingyuan City trembled as it resisted the force.
"What in the world?! Don’t tell me Bizarre Demons are attacking the city?!"
Only at this moment did the Cultivators of Lingyuan City react, their gazes converging on the south gate.
"Quick, open the gate! I want to enter the city!"
Enter the city?
The expressions of the crowd changed subtly. Could anyone who had survived this long still be a normal human?
Who knew if this was a Bizarre Demon in disguise?
The Bizarre Alliance had coveted Lingyuan City for a long time. They once brought a hundred Bizarre Demons to siege it, but ultimately failed.
"We’ve been cooped up in here for so long. Could this be an envoy from the Mysterious Realm?"
"The Bizarre Demons outside must have been sealed!"
"We can finally leave Lingyuan City!"
