Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 553 - 548: Palm Containing Universe? Yama Emperor_1
The Bizarre Demons had been sealed for far too long. They had received nature’s bounty and possessed Sacred Blood, yet they were regarded as incarnations of sin and suppressed with all their might. Born with Sinful Blood, they faced the scorn of thousands, treated like rats scurrying across the street, reviled by all. Once their identities were exposed, they would immediately be besieged and intercepted by Xuan Realm Cultivators. The Xuan Realm Cultivators hunted the Saint Race with utmost effort; discovery meant certain death.
Born with Sacred Blood, were they truly guilty? To be judged guilty at birth was a fate none could accept. Had the Saint Race not found a Secret Realm suitable for hiding, they would have long since perished at the hands of the top Sects of the Xuan Realm.
The Saint Race and Cultivators harbored an irreconcilable enmity: it was a matter of kill or be killed, with no other alternative. In a direct confrontation, the outmatched Saint Race could not hope to defeat the Cultivators. Their only hope to break the stalemate was to allow the Bizarre Demons to return to the Xuan Realm. Only by harnessing the great tide of Bizarre Demons could they have a chance.
To ensure victory, the Saint Race not only formed the Hidden Cultivation Sect and constantly plotted to destroy the Sealed Land, but also had other schemes in motion. They spared no effort in their desire to eliminate the Lingbao Sect! The Lingbao Sect had played a pivotal, meritorious role in sealing the Bizarre Demons. A continuous supply of top-tier Evil-Warding Treasures and Evil-Averting Spiritual Treasures was essential to contend with the Bizarre Demons. The core of the formation that suppressed and sealed the Sealed Land was also the fruit of the Lingbao Sect’s Artifact Refiners’ collaborative efforts. For the Saint Race, who aimed to eradicate the Cultivators and seize control of the Xuan Realm, the Lingbao Sect was a major obstacle. The Lingbao Sect had a profound foundation; as the saying goes, ’a starved camel is still bigger than a horse.’ Despite the Hidden Cultivation Sect’s covert efforts, they ultimately failed to eradicate it.
"Our Saint Race has waited countless years for this moment!"
"Haha, our clan’s glory will illuminate the Xuan Realm!"
"I have endured in silence for millennia! The time has come! I shall dye the azure heavens with the blood of all living beings!"
"..."
Seeing the lost territories of the Xuan Realm reappear in the Black Sea, the members of the Hidden Cultivation Sect danced with unbridled excitement. The Sealed Land was a part of the Xuan Realm, originally a massive island. The Great Sects had used this island as a boundary to establish the Sealed Land. Once the Formation was broken, the lost island resurfaced, rejoining the Xuan Realm. The Bizarre phenomena, which the Xuan Realm had painstakingly worked to nearly eradicate, would also make a comeback.
"Hmm, why are there so few Bizarre Demons..."
The anticipated overwhelming swarm of Bizarre Demons, blanketing the skies, did not materialize. Communication between the Sealed Land and the outside world was impossible, so the Saint Race was ignorant of the true situation within. They weren’t overly concerned, assuming the inhabitants had simply sealed the Bizarre Demons for easier transport.
"Junior Qiu Shan greets all seniors! I have not failed the trust of the Saint Race. I established the Bizarre Alliance, waiting only for this day!"
From within the Eastern Wastelands, a figure resembling a black stone emerged from the earth, his eyes fixed with fervent excitement upon the figures in the sky. He had used the World-Devouring Sentinel to infiltrate the Sealed Land, waiting all this time for this very moment.
As the Hidden Cultivation Association and the Bizarre Alliance Hierarch met, overwhelmed with excitement, Wang Fugui, who served as bait in the wild forest, vanished into thin air. Also vanishing with him was... the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre.
Although the Bizarre Alliance and the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre had cooperated, their shared goal had been to break open the Sealed Land. Now that the seal was broken, their cooperation was over. The Bizarre Alliance Hierarch likely held little sway within the Saint Race. Indeed, within the Saint Race, countless individuals plotted to seize its Bizarre Body and master its abilities. The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre had developed its own will and would not tolerate such an outcome. Faced with the Saint Race’s unknown strength, fleeing at the first opportunity was the only sensible course of action. Ultimately, it took Wang Fugui to ensure Jia Ren’s vulnerability remained firmly within its grasp. It believed Jia Ren would undoubtedly escape, and was determined that Jia Ren must die by its hand alone.
"This is the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre that cooperated with the Bizarre Alliance," Qiu Shan, the Bizarre Alliance Hierarch, explained. "It possesses the power of Heart Demon and illusions. With its assistance, we were able to pull off this grand deception and fool the Guardian of this place."
"Fool! Such a powerful Bizarre Demon should be under the Saint Race’s control!"
"Capture it!"
Dozens of figures from the Saint Race vanished, all intensely coveting the abilities of the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre. Cultivators blessed with Sacred Blood could only seize a Bizarre Body once and could not change it. The Saint Race, however, was different; they could switch Bizarre Bodies, albeit with certain limitations. If they encountered a powerful Bizarre Demon, they would readily switch to a new Bizarre Body. The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre was an ideal target in the eyes of many, the most suitable Bizarre Demon to possess.
"Venerable one, this man is the user of the World-Devouring Sentinel! He caused our entire plan to collapse!" a Cultivator with pallid arms and red pupils in his palms exclaimed, pointing a finger at Jia Ren. He had not forgotten who was responsible for their plan’s utter failure, his gaze firmly fixed on Jia Ren.
Jia Ren stood rooted to the spot, appearing dumbfounded, as if still reeling from shock. The man’s raised eyes glowed red as he attempted to control Jia Ren, only to see him shatter like a bubble.
An illusion!
Witnessing the Sealed Land break open and the world undergo a dramatic transformation, Jia Ren realized the direness of the situation and had promptly made his escape. He had begun his escape long before the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre. The Hidden Cultivation Sect was still immersed in the joyous anticipation of a promising future now that the Sealed Land was breached. By the time they reacted, all they saw was an afterimage.
The Five Metals Divine Escape was astonishingly fast. As Jia Ren fled, numerous black fragments radiating potent Spiritual Power danced in the air around him.
What are these things? he wondered. These fragments possess the power to Suppress the Mysterious Monsters!
The black fragments possessed a peculiar power; wherever they scattered, the Bizarre forces dissipated. Jia Ren was quick to realize their value. This must be the ultimate treasure used to suppress the Sealed Land! The Hidden Cultivation Sect somehow managed to destroy this treasure. The materials used to craft this are undoubtedly extraordinary.
Jia Ren hadn’t forgotten that to upgrade the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower to a Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure, he still lacked a crucial material: Zhenjie Xuanstone. This material is scarce and rare; all existing quantities were used to suppress the Bizarre Demons. There’s a high probability these black fragments contain Zhenjie Xuanstone—exactly what I need. If I miss this opportunity, obtaining this item in the future will be exceedingly difficult.
"Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl! Open!"
The Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl materialized out of thin air. A powerful suction force arose, drawing the black fragments scattered across the sky into it. Most were tiny shards, along with a significant amount of powder. The collected fragments and powder, when gathered, formed a pile roughly the size of a millstone.
"Leave it for me!" a chilling voice commanded from behind.
A ghastly, eerie aura emerged behind him, causing Jia Ren’s hair to stand on end. The Suppressing Demon Divine Light hidden within his body surfaced, interweaving to form the Suppressing Demon Divine Armor, defending against the unknown Bizarre power. A shadowy light flickered in his palm as he struck an uninhabited patch of space. Under the Ji Kong Palm, space crumbled as if made of paper, revealing a massive black hole. Without the slightest hesitation, Jia Ren plunged into the Void.
For others, the Void was a place of certain death, from which return was nearly impossible after entry. However, with Jin Sheng available, the Void was, for Jia Ren, a place of refuge. Escaping into the Void offered a sliver of hope for survival.
"Ji Kong Palm?" The voice held a note of surprise, laced with bone-chilling coldness.
The pursuer didn’t hesitate, tearing through space with his physical body and lunging into the Void. The first thing to assail Jia Ren was the power of Bizarre Demons—intangible black smoke that writhed like living creatures, only to be repelled by the Suppressing Demon Divine Armor.
"Palm Containing Universe!"
The terrifying power within the attacker’s palm erupted, its center dark and profound, as if that single palm encompassed the entire world. This Divine Skill had once been unleashed by the Sovereign of Xuantiandao, summoned via a Xuan Tian Talisman of the Xuantiandao Sect—it was a formidable spatial Great Divine Skill. As the palm descended, it was as if an entire major chiliocosm fell, the might of a whole world pressing down on him. This Divine Skill was no less formidable than Law of Heaven and Earth. When executed by a Body Integration Realm Cultivator, its power was unparalleled.
Under the assault of the Palm Containing Universe, Jia Ren felt the most acute sense of crisis he had ever experienced. I can’t block it... I’m surely going to die!
"Yama Heavenly Child!"
Nine Yanmo materialized, their bodies wreathed in black flames, yet devoid of any demonic aura. The nine Yanmo then merged into Jia Ren’s body. In that instant, Jia Ren transformed, now adorned with an emperor’s crown and imperial robes. The Yama Heavenly Child comprised three stages: the White Bone View, the Impurity View, and the Yanwang View. Jia Ren, having broken his limits multiple times, had reached the unprecedented Emperor View stage. Although this Divine Skill had been purified and couldn’t match the original version’s full might, its attained Realm was exceptionally high, by no means inferior to the original Yanwang View—perhaps even surpassing it. Even with a Great Divine Skill like Yama Heavenly Child, Jia Ren couldn’t afford to be complacent.
"Law of Heaven and Earth!"
Jia Ren knew his opponent recognized the Ji Kong Palm; his identity could no longer be concealed, especially since the Bizarre Alliance and the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre had long been aware of him. They’ll easily discover my true identity. In that case, there’s no need to hide anything. He unleashed all his abilities.
Activating Law of Heaven and Earth, Jia Ren’s figure swelled rapidly, transforming into a thousand-foot giant. He had no time to activate the Dusk Treasured Light or absorb a massive influx of nature’s spiritual energy. Furthermore, having fallen into the Void, his Law of Heaven and Earth was fueled solely by his own Spiritual Power. A thousand feet was the limit he could sustain using only his own power; any larger would be impossible to maintain. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
"The Shimo Sect’s Yama Heavenly Child? Law of Heaven and Earth? How interesting!" the pursuer sneered. "You shall die here today!"
BOOM!
A palm struck downwards. The Heavenly Fire God Cover, sensing immense danger, instantly activated to protect its master.
CRACK!
The bright yellow protective shield tore apart, and the protective fire dragon was also crushed to smithereens by the force of the Palm Containing Universe. Without the upgrade from the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower, the Heavenly Fire God Cover, which was only at Virtual Refining Stage Completion, couldn’t possibly withstand a strike from an Integrating Body Late Stage cultivator.
The palm struck the emperor-like figure manifested by the combination of the two Great Divine Skills. The thousand-foot Yama Emperor was sent flying, the manifestation of Law of Heaven and Earth deflating like a punctured ball as his figure rapidly shrank. A single palm strike shattered his Law of Heaven and Earth, sending him flying a hundred miles out of the Void. Blood rained down everywhere; he had nearly been pulverized by the blow. The disparity in their Realms was like an insurmountable chasm between heaven and earth.
Fortunately, the Yama Heavenly Child Divine Skill granted him an Immortal Physique, making him incredibly difficult to kill. The injuries on his body rapidly mended, and his condition swiftly improved. This was precisely why he had employed this Great Divine Skill first. It ensured that a single palm strike couldn’t kill him; no matter how severe the injuries, he could recover completely in a short time.
Time to go!
Sensing the figure swiftly closing in, Jia Ren had no intention of continuing the fight; his only thought was to escape. Replenishing his spent energy with the continuous flow of nature’s spiritual energy from the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl, he could outlast even a Body Integration Realm Cultivator in a battle of attrition. The Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl was in a semi-active state; if he met with disaster, Jin Sheng or his avatar could provide timely aid.
Just then, Jin Sheng, within the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl, sensed his master’s grievous injuries and urgently pressed to join the battle.
Don’t reveal yourself! Jia Ren commanded.
Alas, he was a moment too late.
A golden dragon materialized, its dark golden eyes blazing with boundless fury. Its tail lashed out, striking the approaching figure and sending them hurtling away with an explosive impact.
