Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 570 - 565: Return to Source Treasure Cave Heaven, Return to the Main Sect?_1
Jia Ren used the Demon Fusion Technique with Jin Sheng to merge, transforming into a human-dragon form, and swiftly flew away in a state of Void Wandering. A Void Insect carrying a River Mountain Bag filled with Heavenly Earth Elixirs departed, flying off in a different direction. By dividing their forces, they aimed to distract the enemy. The Dead Immortal Will pursued Jia Ren’s true body, forcing him to use a Virtual Spirit Pill to preserve his life.
A moment later, the connection to the Void Insect was severed; it had lost all sensory input. Had it perished at the hands of the Dead Immortal? Perhaps the Void Insect had bought Jia Ren precious time, as no immediate danger appeared. The Dead Immortal was indeed formidable, but its influence was confined to the world of the Daqian Kingdom. Upon entering the Void, it would lose its dominion over nature’s spiritual energy. After all, the True Immortal was already dead, leaving behind only a lingering consciousness, unwilling to fade away.
Jia Ren relinquished control of his body to Jin Sheng, who then located the position of the Mysterious Realm.
It’s regrettable I couldn’t capture the Great Infant Bizarre, he thought. I wonder if the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower can seal it?
The Great Infant Bizarre’s power was immense; ordinary Evil-Averting Spiritual Treasures could not withstand it. However, the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower was far more potent than other Evil-Averting Spiritual Treasures, comparable to many Heaven-Piercing Evil-Banishing Spirit Treasures. Even so, Jia Ren was not entirely confident he could seal the Great Infant Bizarre.
He was quite interested in the Great Infant Bizarre, not only for its formidable power but also because it could coordinate with his Insect External Incarnation, the Duosheng Demon Mosquito. If they encountered an adult Divine Beast, the Great Infant Bizarre’s power could revert it to an infantile state. Then, the Duosheng Demon Mosquito could use its innate life-stealing ability. The Insect External Incarnation would then become a Divine Beast Avatar.
If the Great Infant Bizarre’s power was later removed, could the avatar mature into an adult Divine Beast? Regardless of whether this speculation proved true, it represented a powerful method for transforming Divine Beasts into Divine Beast Avatars.
Jin Sheng accelerated towards the sensed location of the Mysterious Realm.
They hadn’t flown for long when the Insect External Incarnation began urgently requesting help. While Jin Sheng was still present, he could barely manage to confront the Separation Bird. The Seventh-order Separation Bird, wary of the Divine Beast’s power, dared not act.
With Jin Sheng having left the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl, Mo Lin, still undergoing its advancement, began rampaging and destroying everything inside, completely unrestricted. Jia Ren still wanted the Seventh-order Separation Bird to reproduce for him, so he couldn’t forcibly remove it from the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl.
"Feed it the Holy Infant Breath Pill!" Jia Ren instructed.
"I’ve already tried that, and it refused to eat it!" the Insect External Incarnation replied. It had attempted numerous methods, but none had worked.
"Mix in a little Ancestor Beast Holy Pill, but not too much," Jia Ren said. By carefully controlling the dosage, they could prevent the Seventh-order Separation Bird from entering a state of atavism. This was crucial to stop it from growing too large and becoming unmanageable. Jia Ren had not yet subdued the Seventh-order Separation Bird. If it grew stronger, subduing it would become a major problem. Even if it gave birth to a Li Feng that reverted to a Phoenix, controlling it would be exceedingly difficult.
The Infant Breath Pill, infused with the Ancestor Beast Holy Pill, proved effective; its allure to the creature was considerable. The Seventh-order Separation Bird within the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl gradually calmed down. The key ingredient, however, was still the Infant Breath Pill.
The Sixth Rank Male Phoenix Bird, having been tamed long ago, felt no unease about the new location. The abundant nature’s spiritual energy in this space made it comfortable, and its movements were unrestricted. Proudly raising its head, it strutted within the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl, surveying its new home.
Just then, a much larger female bird—the Seventh-order Separation Bird—flew in. The Male Phoenix Bird seemed to sense trouble and turned to flee. Unfortunately, it was too late. Its slender frame was no match for the far stronger Seventh-order Separation Bird. It was brutally pinned to the ground, replaying an all-too-familiar, regrettable memory.
Witnessing this, the Insect External Incarnation couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief, a satisfied smile spreading across its face. Perfect!
Jia Ren, through the Insect External Incarnation, instantly grasped the situation within the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl and ordered, "Feed them a few more times and have them breed several Li Feng. They’ll need to put in more effort."
「The Void Storm ended.」
The Void returned to its former cold, dead silence, devoid of any life.
The Void Insects have probably been wiped out! Jia Ren mused. Those Void Insects I wanted to subdue are likely lost in the Void forever.
Continuously using Void Wandering, he and Jin Sheng hurried towards the Mysterious Realm. Jia Ren did not lower his guard. The Void not only harbored Void Insects and other strange creatures but also posed the risk of encountering genuine Divine Beasts. Most immature Divine Beasts would develop steadily in one location; it was rare for those still in their growth period to roam the Void. Therefore, any Divine Beast encountered in the Void was likely an adult, possessing strength at least equivalent to the Mahayana Realm. The disposition of ordinary adult Divine Beasts was unknown, but if they encountered a Divine Beast that was a natural predator, he and Jin Sheng would surely perish.
I can only hope we don’t encounter such a being...
Their current location was a considerable distance from the Mysterious Realm. Previously, it had taken Mo Lin three months of desperate, full-speed travel to cover such a distance, its life constantly hanging by a thread. Jin Sheng was more powerful than Mo Lin. Crucially, when Jia Ren fused with Jin Sheng using the Demon Fusion Technique, the power of his metal-attributed Divine Skills was amplified. Jia Ren excelled at the Five Metals Divine Escape, and with its power enhanced, his escape arts were astonishing.
He traveled uninterruptedly, using the Five Metals Divine Escape, while the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl provided a ceaseless supply of Spiritual Energy, allowing him to travel at maximum speed. By minimizing their time in the Void, they also reduced the probability of encountering Divine Beasts.
I’ve been away from the Source Treasure Cave Heaven for so long, Jia Ren thought, I wonder if anything has changed.
「One month later.」
Without encountering any mishaps, Jia Ren, still in his human-dragon form, finally neared the Source Treasure Cave Heaven.
I can finally go home!
The human-dragon’s golden claw, enshrouded in a hazy aura, reached out. With a single swipe, it tore open an entrance into the Source Treasure Cave Heaven. Jia Ren extended his spiritual consciousness and used Heart-Mind Sensing to survey the area, detecting no issues. Without hesitation, he leaped through the portal.
I’m back!
The moment Jia Ren entered the Source Treasure Cave Heaven, the spatial tear rapidly healed behind him. Once everything was secure, he reverted from his human-dragon form and allowed Jin Sheng to return to the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl.
Significant changes had occurred within the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl. Many areas were in disarray, and there were clear signs that Thousand-Year-Old Spiritual Medicine had been consumed. Undoubtedly, this was the handiwork of the Seventh-order Separation Bird. The Holy Infant Breath Pill had only kept it calm for a few days. Without natural predators and unable to leave the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl, it had begun wreaking havoc. It specifically targeted Thousand-Year-Old Spiritual Medicine. The Spirit Fish had not escaped its mischief, and even the Peacock and the Treasure-seeking Mouse had suffered greatly.
As soon as Jia Ren entered the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl, the Treasure-seeking Mouse, now noticeably thinner, scurried over. It squeaked incessantly, as if lodging a complaint about the Seventh-order Separation Bird’s misdeeds.
The combined power of the Second Nascent Soul and the Insect External Incarnation was enough to contend with the Seventh-order Separation Bird; they were not completely defenseless. One could use the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl to restrict its movements. The other could wield the Birthless Killing Sword; although the Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure at Combined Body Perfection could not display its full might, injuring the Seventh-order Separation Bird wouldn’t be an issue.
Moreover, there was the Xuan Beast Avatar, which usually kept a low profile. Ever since consuming the Five-Extreme Poison Pill, acquiring the Five-Extreme Poison Body, and gaining control of the Mixed Spirit Poison Pot, it had become an expert in poisons. It controlled various poisons and Poisonous Insects. Using the Five-Extreme Poison Body in conjunction with the Mixed Spirit Poison Pot, it had concocted many strange and potent toxins.
However, the Seventh-order Separation Bird was the future mother of a Phoenix; they hoped it would give birth to a true Phoenix. Now that it was pregnant, it shouldn’t be rashly provoked. If not for this, the Xuan Beast Avatar would have allowed the Seventh-order Separation Bird its period of arrogance, then secretly added Mixed Poison to its preferred Spiritual Medicine, easily incapacitating it.
Jia Ren looked at the Seventh-order Separation Bird strutting arrogantly in the distance and smiled. "It’s only Thousand-Year-Old Spiritual Medicine. Let it be."
The Xuan Beast Avatar had always managed the Medicinal Garden, ensuring a substantial quantity of Thousand-Year-Old Spiritual Medicine within the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl. With a vast amount of ordinary Spiritual Medicine as a base, the Xuan Beast Avatar used the Withering-Flourishing Incarnation Art to extract medicinal properties and cultivate the desired Spiritual Medicine.
When Jin Sheng returned to the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl, the divine aura it exuded, despite it being only a Sixth Rank Magical Beast, still made the Seventh-order Separation Bird wary. After exchanging a few glances with Jin Sheng, the Seventh-order Separation Bird took the initiative to depart, and no conflict erupted.
Seeing that no fight had broken out, Jia Ren intervened no further and returned to the Source Treasure Cave Heaven.
I’ve been away from the Source Treasure Cave Heaven for over three years, he pondered. Regardless of the current situation... with the seals in the Mysterious Realm broken and Bizarre Demons escaping, what impact will this have on the balance of power there? What is the state of the Lingbao Sect? Upon returning to the Second Spirit Treasure Sect, I should be able to find answers.
With sufficient accumulation from the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower, upon returning to his Cave in the Source Treasure Cave Heaven, he smoothly broke through to the next stage, reaching the Late Stage of Void Refinement.
Jia Ren then extended his spiritual consciousness and used Heart-Mind Sensing to confirm that everything was safe before heading towards the Second Spirit Treasure Sect.
During his flight, he faintly sensed the powerful auras of several Seventh-order Magical Beasts. Before they could even approach, Jia Ren had already transformed into an Escape Light and sped far away.
ROAR!
A giant tiger with dark fur and two crippled hind legs roared in fury upon sensing Jia Ren’s aura and leaped towards him. Unfortunately, with its crippled hind legs, its speed was no match for Jia Ren, who was fleeing at full power. It could only let out furious, helpless roars. This was the Nightmare Tiger, a vengeful Tiger Demon that had always wanted to kill Jia Ren and Sect Master Yun Hu.
Heh, don’t be in such a hurry, Jia Ren thought. Wait until I solidify my cultivation at the Late Stage of Void Refinement, then I’ll come back to slay you!
Once he reached the Late Stage of Void Refinement, his chances of slaying the Nightmare Tiger would be much higher, and the risks significantly lower. There was no need to rush killing a Seventh-order Magical Beast.
Anxious to return, Jia Ren hurried towards the Second Spirit Treasure Sect.
Before he could reach the Second Spirit Treasure Sect, a powerful Body Integration Realm aura washed over him. Sect Master Yun Hu materialized before Jia Ren, his eyes scrutinizing him from head to toe.
"Where have you been recently?! There’s been no trace of you for over three years!" Sect Master Yun Hu demanded.
Jia Ren met Sect Master Yun Hu’s gaze, which held a hint of a smirk, but felt no fear. In the Daqian Kingdom, he had successively seen many Nascent Soul period cultivators, and six Mahayana Stage Cultivators had engaged in a great battle; Nascent Soul period cultivators were not enough to make him lose his composure. Sect Master Yun Hu’s strength was not weak; he was far stronger than the Nascent Soul period cultivators of the Daqian Kingdom and definitely possessed the strength of the Integrating Body Late Stage, not to be underestimated.
"I’ve been training in the depths of the Source Treasure Cave Heaven. The insights gained were significant," Jia Ren offered his prepared excuse, hoping to deflect further questions. Spending three years training in the depths of the Source Treasure Cave Heaven was a perfectly normal explanation.
Sect Master Yun Hu didn’t believe Jia Ren’s glib excuse. After all, the Main Lingbao Sect had previously inquired at the Source Treasure Cave Heaven about Jia Ren’s whereabouts. However, everyone had their secrets, and Sect Master Yun Hu didn’t intend to press the matter.
"Many changes have occurred in the Mysterious Realm," Sect Master Yun Hu stated. "Three of the Sealed Lands have been breached."
"The Chief of the Lingbao Sect has important matters to discuss with you. Find some time and return to the Main Sect."
