Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 603 - 598 Conspiracy and Trap, The Ancient Thunder Spirit Pool_1
"A Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure?! Such a powerful Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure, the only one I’ve ever seen in my life!"
"As expected of the Lingbao Sect, even a Void Refining Stage Cultivator possesses such a powerful Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure. Truly wealthy beyond measure!"
"Unfair! This Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure is comparable to a Nascent Soul period cultivator!"
None of the Shenxiao Sect Disciples spoke out against the oppression of Jia Ren by their fellow disciples.
Upon seeing the Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure Birthless Killing Sword, they became agitated and jumped out one by one.
Jia Ren ignored the Shenxiao Sect Disciples who were vocally supporting and cheering, and said coldly, "Slash him!"
The sword light was so fast that even a Void Refining Stage Cultivator couldn’t react in time. The light flashed and reached him in an instant.
Qi Chuanan had already been captured by the murderous aura of the Birthless Killing Sword, as if he were amidst a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. Before he could react, the Birthless Killing Sword had already penetrated his Dantian. Their combat prowess was on a completely different level. With one thrust, the Birthless Killing Sword aimed to take his life.
Just then, a flickering purple lightning flashed by, and a figure cloaked in purple light moved instantaneously. With a flick of his palm that transformed into the maw of a lightning python, he knocked the Birthless Killing Sword askew with a single strike.
The Birthless Killing Sword’s spirit stared at the newcomer, a grayish-white light emerging, ready to slash down.
"Young friend, hold your hand! Wang Mou was negligent for a moment and nearly made a grave mistake!"
"This matter was definitely not instructed by the Shenxiao Sect. I will give you and the Lingbao Sect a proper explanation."
Like an incarnation of a deity, the Lord of Shenxiao Sect deflected the Birthless Killing Sword. He then stood with his hands behind his back and spoke to Jia Ren, "I will punish him by sending him to the Tai Qing Sect Realm to contend with the Sinful Denizens and Bizarre Demons until his death in battle. What do you think of this proposal, young friend?"
"Since the Lord of Shenxiao Sect has spoken, I naturally have to afford you some courtesy."
This was the Shenxiao Sect’s domain, and Jia Ren still needed to use The Ancient Thunder Spirit Pool. The Lord of Shenxiao Sect had provided a way out, so it was not appropriate to escalate the situation.
Jia Ren casually put away the Birthless Killing Sword and glanced at Qi Chuanan before leaving. He saw the latter grinning at him, his eyes seemingly filled with deep-seated hatred.
A grudge for obstructing his path?
This was an exchange of resources between the Lingbao Sect and the Shenxiao Sect. Even with hatred in his heart, it would be too foolish to act out within the Sect.
Could there be some unknown hidden circumstances?
A thought crossed Jia Ren’s mind as he considered the Bizarre Demons that could influence one’s mental state. The Suppressing Demon Divine Light transformed into a fan and swept towards Qi Chuanan.
"What are you doing?"
The Lord of Shenxiao Sect stood in front but was unable to block this wind; after all, it held no killing power against cultivators.
From within Qi Chuanan, a black seed emerged, giving off not even the slightest hint of a bizarre aura. Wisps of black qi materialized, forming a black figure resembling Jia Ren.
Jia Ren was familiar with this bizarre aura—Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre!
The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre is much stronger than I remember; I can’t sense its hidden bizarre aura at all.
If I hadn’t been suspicious and tested him, I would have truly been fooled by this person.
The black figure gazed at Jia Ren, then disintegrated.
"Until next time!"
Jia Ren’s face darkened as if it were the bottom of a pot. It had been a long while since he had encountered the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, and he had almost forgotten about it.
The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre controlled a Shenxiao Sect disciple to provoke me. Its goal was either for the disciple to kill me—solving a future problem for it—or for me to kill the Shenxiao Sect disciple.
The former would eliminate me, removing a future threat.
The latter would be no less troublesome. I’m not well-liked in the Shenxiao Sect; if I killed one of their disciples, what chance would I have of leaving here alive?
If the Lord of Shenxiao Sect hadn’t appeared in time, the trouble would have been immense.
It’s not just me who’s improving; the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre’s growth rate is also astonishing!
The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre silently controlled a cultivator at Virtual Refining Stage Completion, right under the Shenxiao Sect’s nose. That alone proves how terrifying it is.
The most critical thing is, who knows how many cultivators from other sects it has controlled with these methods?
"Bizarre Demons?! How could there be Bizarre Demons inside the Shenxiao Sect?"
"How could Qi Chuanan be controlled?!"
"What about Qi Chuankang?!" 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮
The crowd was on high alert. They immediately turned their gazes toward Qi Chuankang, pulling out their Evil-Averting Spiritual Treasures and focusing their power on him.
There was nothing unusual about Qi Chuankang. He quickly knelt, his face pale, and explained, "I was merely incited by my brother; I was unaware of this matter."
The Lord of Shenxiao Sect’s expression turned grim. He thanked Jia Ren, "Thank you, young friend, for helping the Shenxiao Sect eliminate an internal threat. I am deeply grateful."
"Escort our honored guest to The Ancient Thunder Spirit Pool!"
The Lord of Shenxiao Sect watched Jia Ren depart before finally bringing his right hand, which had been behind his back, to the front. His palm was not covered in purple thunder spiritual power. A sword mark had pierced his palm, leeching away his life force.
Such a domineering killing sword!
The Lingbao Sect has produced another talent!
The Shenxiao Sect began its purge of Bizarre Demons and discovered thirteen hidden Heart Demon seeds. These individuals had recently been involved in external affairs and had experienced lapses in their mental defenses. They were all exploited by the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre during their moments of weakness, silently controlled to serve as secret pawns. Waiting for a time of crisis within the Shenxiao Sect to be triggered, they would undoubtedly have caused severe damage to the Sect. Jia Ren’s arrival had forced the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre to change its plans. If not for his test before leaving, they would have all remained in the dark.
Could there be Heart Demon seeds lurking within the Lingbao Sect?!
As Jia Ren walked toward the back mountain, he pondered this matter.
Since the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre can infiltrate the Shenxiao Sect and secretly control targets, then it must be able to plant more Heart Demon seeds in the Lingbao Sect!
I must immediately notify the Sect Master and conduct a thorough investigation!
Jia Ren took out his Sect Token to contact the Lingbao Sect and inform them of the situation. The Lingbao Sect possessed the Heaven-Piercing Evil-Banishing Spirit Treasure to deal with Bizarre Demons and the Suppressing Evil Peak to Suppress the Mysterious Monsters; handling Heart Demon seeds would not be difficult.
I should just focus on entering The Ancient Thunder Spirit Pool for Body Refinement!
Jia Ren handed over his Token and then entered The Ancient Thunder Spirit Pool.
On the back mountain, countless inscription formations were carved. A large amount of Thunder Attribute Body Refining secret medicines and Spiritual Liquid were poured into a Purple Jade Pond inscribed with numerous inscriptions. The inscriptions on the Purple Jade Pond seemed innate, giving the impression of being naturally formed rather than artificially crafted.
An Innate Spirit Treasure?!
It’s not a Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure!
Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasures are mostly innate Spiritual Treasures. However, only the absolute best among them earn that title, as there are also innately formed spiritual items of lesser power. The Ancient Thunder Spirit Pool was an innately born Spiritual Object, yet it couldn’t compare to a Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. Even so, it could stand shoulder to shoulder with a Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure.
This Spiritual Object, combined with the Shenxiao Sect’s uniquely advantageous environment and the later additions of Thunder Attribute Spiritual Medicines and secret liquids, constituted one of the sect’s foundational treasures: The Ancient Thunder Spirit Pool. Only the most favored prodigies of the Shenxiao Sect were qualified to use it. Since the sect’s founding, it had been opened to other sects no more than a handful of times. Everyone who underwent Body Refinement in it gained significant benefits.
"The Ancient Thunder Spirit Pool is ready; you may use it at any time."
"This pool simulates a thunder spirit tribulation. You need to use Body Refining Techniques and Divine Skills to kill the thunder spirits."
Before Jia Ren entered The Ancient Thunder Spirit Pool, the Cultivator guarding the place explained its rules. It was different from the Origin Spirit Pool, where one could peacefully absorb Spiritual Energy to increase their Cultivation Level. The Ancient Thunder Spirit Pool was different. Without a sufficiently strong physique and power... one could even die here.
"Are you sure you want to use The Ancient Thunder Spirit Pool?"
Jia Ren would not give up this opportunity. He approached the edge of the thunder pool and watched the guardian retreat. One by one, formations activated, their defenses fully raised. This place, being the core of the Shenxiao Sect, was protected by layers upon layers of formations, including an Eighth-order Formation capable of blocking Mahayana Stage Cultivators.
Being in another sect’s territory, Jia Ren couldn’t relax. Only after summoning his Insect External Incarnation to keep watch outside The Ancient Thunder Spirit Pool did he step into it.
Within the thunder pool, large swathes of thunder water swirled, coalescing into countless electric snakes and thunder pythons. Astonishing Thunder Attribute Spiritual Energy churned above the pool. The Spiritual Energy in The Ancient Thunder Spirit Pool was peculiar; it was impossible to absorb even the slightest amount of Thunder Spiritual Power. Just like in the Daqian Kingdom, the Thunder Spiritual Power here had an owner and could not be absorbed.
The creatures within The Ancient Thunder Spirit Pool sensed the intruder. The playfully swimming thunder spirits all rushed to attack.
Circulating the Treasure Light Body Refining Technique and the Ten Thousand Beasts Sovereign Body, Jia Ren manifested six rings of treasure light, and his body took on a bestial form. The two Body Refining Techniques were not perfectly harmonized and could not unleash their full potential.
Once the limitations of both techniques are overcome, their strengths can be absorbed and integrated, forging an even stronger Body Refining Technique.
Jia Ren’s hand transformed into a tiger’s claw, his body covered in Golden Dragon Scales. With a swing of his fist, he shattered the electric snakes and thunder pythons into dust. Their dispersed Spiritual Nature gradually permeated his skin and flesh, tempering his body.
Interesting!
A large amount of thunder liquid in the thunder pool vanished, condensing into more electric snakes and thunder pythons. Wave after wave of thunder spirit attacks surged forward.
"Strike of the Sky-Soaring Eagle!"
Wings of a thunder eagle emerged behind Jia Ren. With a flap of his wings, thousands of thunder eagle feathers shot out, precisely striking down the thunder spirits.
The tempering effect from this method is far weaker than before and can’t compare to close combat.
He had to revert to his close-combat bestial form and fight once more.
The electric snakes and thunder pythons vanished, replaced by massive Thunder Tigers and thunder bears of immense power, their numbers ever-increasing. Periodically, The Ancient Thunder Spirit Pool would consume more of its thunderous spiritual liquid. The thunder spirits would be strengthened, and the battle against the pool’s entrant would continue.
「Meanwhile, a hundred thousand miles away, at the Lingbao Sect.」
Tian Lingzi received Jia Ren’s message and dispatched Zhenyuan Peak disciples to search for Heart Demon’s hidden seeds within the sect. After a thorough search, not a single one was found.
It was suspiciously clean.
Had the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre truly not affected any Lingbao Sect Cultivators?
Why would it spare the Lingbao Sect?
Yao Chaoyuan, now living in Jia Ren’s former residence, was undergoing scrutiny. The light of an Evil-Averting Spiritual Treasure fell upon him, without any reaction.
Once the Suppressing Evil Peak disciples left, Yao Chaoyuan activated his Cave’s formation and muttered to himself, "Why not act, but instead withdraw the Heart Demon’s hidden seed?"
"Fifty years ago, I couldn’t break the foundational formation of the Lingbao Sect. Now, it’s no problem at all."
"This is a good opportunity to subvert the Lingbao Sect from within!"
A voice sounded from within Yao Chaoyuan’s body: "As long as Jia Ren lives, the Lingbao Sect’s legacy won’t perish, and the day for their rise will come again, ultimately being a trouble for us Sinful Denizens."
"The day he advances to the Body Integration Realm will be the best time to act, to overturn the Lingbao Sect."
"Jia Ren is only at the Early-stage of Void Refinement. How many years will pass before he can advance to the Body Integration Realm!" Yao Chaoyuan said angrily, his fingers unconsciously taking the shape of tree roots.
"Hehe, he was close to the Late Stage of Void Refinement a hundred years ago. How could his cultivation level get lower and lower?"
"He has already begun collecting treasures required for advancing to the Body Integration Realm. It won’t be long!"
"At most, it won’t exceed fifty years!"
