Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 607 - 602: Joining the Sect, the Master’s Guardian Divine Beast?_1
"Finally free!"
Wang Fugui’s eyes snapped open, and like a carp flipping itself, he stood up from the ground.
For a hundred years, he had stayed in this dark, sunless ghostly place, thinking death marked the end.
Unexpectedly, there was a chance to start over in life.
"I look forward to it."
Jia Ren, seeing Wang Fugui resurrected, felt a stirring in his heart.
The loopholes created painstakingly by the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre were now mended, leaving his Dao heart flawless.
"However, your cultivation level must be more than just the Early-stage of Void Refinement,"
Wang Fugui turned to look at Jia Ren, his face mocking.
His realm had reached the Mid-Phase Peak of Refining the Void, which was not achieved through his own effort but solely conferred by Jia Ren.
The cultivation level obtained through the Golden Scale Wind-Riding Technique could not be the same as that of a hidden dragon; the highest proportion was only half.
As he had reached the Mid-Phase Peak of Refining the Void, Jia Ren’s cultivation level could only be higher.
"Indeed, you can’t hide it from Brother Wang’s discerning eyes. I’m not far from the Body Integration Realm,"
Jia Ren made no attempt to conceal the truth from Wang Fugui. Upon returning to the Lingbao Sect, with the last Source Treasure Celestial Bloom in hand, there would be no more obstacles to advancing to the Body Integration Realm.
Such an astonishing speed of cultivation was something Wang Fugui had only seen once in his life.
Advancing to the Mahayana Realm and becoming an Immortal in the future would not be difficult.
He too would rise with the tide, and there lay his chance to become an Immortal.
With this thought, Wang Fugui felt the melancholy accumulated over a hundred years finally dissipate.
Many cultivators from the Heavenly Palace Sect had invested in the hidden dragon, riding the coattails of its rise, yet none could compare with Jia Ren.
To say nothing of the torment of a hundred years—if the time had been extended several times over, countless people would willingly take his place, relishing the opportunity.
"I believe my judgment was not wrong." 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
The precondition was that he remained alive, not targeted by Jia Ren’s formidable enemies, not intercepted on the way to becoming an Immortal... Jia Ren had revived him once, but that didn’t mean it would happen a second time. He must find a safe place to stay low, not venture out until he truly became an Immortal or advanced to the Mahayana Stage Cultivator.
"It’s better to leave this place quickly, lest things change."
Wang Fugui had spent many years here and did not wish to stay a moment longer.
This was a place arranged by the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre; who knew what hidden threats remained, delay could bring trouble.
The two flew out shoulder to shoulder, swiftly leaving the dark palace.
The cultivators guarding this place had just realized that uninvited guests had intruded into the dark palace, and they rushed to attack.
Jia Ren’s Jikong’s Finger struck out repeatedly, precisely eliminating the hidden pieces left by the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre along the way.
These people had already been infiltrated by the thoughts of the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, and even without its influence, they were still manipulated at will.
They were all potential threats that might become a force attacking the Lingbao Sect.
Grass not rooted out by the spring will grow again when the winds blow.
Cultivators and the Fish Demons in the Black River were all slaughtered, with none surviving.
"Come back to Lingbao Sect with me."
Jia Ren grabbed Wang Fugui and, using the Five Metals Divine Escape, turned into a fleeting shadow and flew away.
The Five Metals Divine Escape, originated from Wang Fugui, had already surpassed the original, their speeds not in the same class.
Wang Fugui’s eyes held a complex look as he remembered the formerly weak Jia Ren, feeling like the old saying of the waves behind driving the ones before, and the earlier waves dying on the beach.
"Is this an invitation to join the Lingbao Sect?"
"Your master is an elder of Lingbao Sect. Just ask him for a favor, and it shouldn’t be difficult for me to join the Sect."
"I used to think of joining Lingbao Sect but had no chance to enter, eliminated early..."
"Who would have thought there would be a day to return to Lingbao Sect."
Wang Fugui sighed endlessly, after all the twists and turns, everything had come full circle.
It’s all about timing, and fate.
The illusory Deceiving the Heavens Pearl flowed with light, masking their presence as they sped towards Lingbao Sect at an astonishing velocity.
They encountered no obstacles along the way, only briefly pausing to clear out Bizarre Demons they met near the Lingbao Sect’s territory.
As an elder of Lingbao Sect, Jia Ren had an inescapable duty to maintain the order and stability of the Sect.
Eliminating a Bizarre Demon could save thousands, even tens of thousands of lives.
The Deceiving the Heavens Pearl was effective, avoiding trouble along the way and arriving smoothly at Lingbao Sect.
Jia Ren took out his elder’s token, and with Wang Fugui in tow, they entered the Sect smoothly.
"Who would have thought there would be a day to return to the old grounds."
Wang Fugui, looking at the familiar yet now strange scenes, was filled with nostalgia, as if transported back to thousands of years ago when he first entered Lingbao Sect.
A visit after thousands of years’ separation.
Regrettably, as time goes by, things change, and people are no longer the same.
Within Lingbao Sect, how many old acquaintances could he still find?
"You found someone so quickly? Could it be that you’ve made some deal with the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre? Bizarre Demons are not to be trusted; the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre is extremely cunning. You must be careful,"
Tian Lingzi appeared out of nowhere and warned Jia Ren.
An invisible force descended upon Wang Fugui, thoroughly scanning him to ensure there were no hidden dangers.
"I have seen the Chief of Lingbao Sect, thank you for taking me in," Wang Fugui said as he saw Tian Lingzi, carefully bowing to him.
He knew Tian Lingzi, of course, but Tian Lingzi did not know him.
Thousands of years ago, Tian Lingzi had not yet become the Chief of Lingbao Sect, having already been cultivated by the previous Sect Master as the future leader.
Just like Ma Tianbao, who was carefully nurtured.
This person’s attitude would determine whether he could join Lingbao Sect. If the Sect Master insisted on preventing it, likely even Jia Ren’s master would not be able to smooth things over.
"Sect Master, I would like Wang Fugui to join Lingbao Sect."
"He nearly became a disciple of the Lingbao Sect in his early years, and he has done me a great favor; leaving the Sect does not give people peace of mind."
Jia Ren explained his intention for bringing Wang Fugui into the Lingbao Sect.
Tian Lingzi nodded and smiled, "Since you have made up your mind, there is no need to ask for my opinion on such a trivial matter."
The Second Elder of the Sect still held this authority.
He thought of Jia Ren’s Elder status, which had not been made public, and handed a token to Jia Ren, "With this, you may go to the Internal Affairs Hall."
After giving his instructions, Tian Lingzi drifted away.
Wang Fugui’s face was filled with astonishment; he didn’t expect things to be so simple. After hundreds of years, did Jia Ren really hold such great power in the Lingbao Sect? It’s indeed not difficult to lean on the Chief of Lingbao Sect. In his memory, Jia Ren was not one to vie for power. There always seemed to be something amiss.
The rest of the affair was much simpler; Jia Ren took Wang Fugui into the Internal Affairs Hall and easily managed the matter.
Wherever he passed, people cast earnest glances at him.
Jia Ren was a Heaven-reaching Refiner, in charge of two Sky-reaching Spiritual Treasures, and had cleared a potential hazard for the Sect.
There were many disciples who previously regarded him as a person to be suspicious of, but now, the tables had turned completely.
"Find a place to cultivate in peace; if you encounter any trouble, go find Tian Lingzi," Jia Ren told Wang Fugui after arranging a place for him to stay and sharing his experiences over the past while, omitting only the secrets that could not be revealed.
Wang Fugui was exceedingly envious; compared to Jia Ren, his own life seemed much more monotonous.
The Heavenly Palace Sect had recognized the danger and expelled him in name only to guard the Sealed Western Lands.
However, the threat of Bizarre Demons was far deeper than imagined.
After the initial purging, once the cultivators retreated, powerful hidden Bizarre Demons surged back.
The Town Demon Alliance was destroyed, and the cultivators were nearly wiped out; if it hadn’t been for Wang Fugui’s deep connection with Jia Ren, he would certainly not have survived to this day.
After the Sealed Western Lands were broken, he was continually imprisoned in the Black Palace.
The latter half of his life had been one of imprisonment or en route to imprisonment... Finally, the harsh days came to an end.
After settling down Wang Fugui, Jia Ren returned to the Sect.
The days that followed became monotonous.
He devoted himself to studying insights from the Lingbao Sect’s treasure trove, which contained key points for advancing to the Body Integration Realm.
Advancement into the Body Integration Realm was divided into three phases.
First was the Attainment of the Five Elements Treasures, using the power of the Five Elements as a foundation to condense the Five Elements Origin and enter the state of Five Elements rotation.
The second phase involved Ethereal Spirit Infusion, merging soul and flesh into one.
The body would gorge on nature’s spiritual energy, bolstering itself until the two became one.
The last was the Heart Demon Tribulation, which every cultivator must face; however, advancing to the Body Integration Realm involved the Heavenly Demon Tribulation.
The first two posed no difficulty for Jia Ren, whose Yin-Yang Five Elements Spiritual Body was undoubtedly a rare foundation, virtually guaranteed to succeed.
With additional treasures prepared for the ascension, the likelihood of success reached one hundred percent.
Having resolved issues with his Dao Heart and latent Heart Demons, he faced few problems in all aspects.
The biggest concern was the third phase — facing the Heavenly Demon Tribulation; the demons he must contend with were no ordinary Heavenly Demons.
Nevertheless, with many Sky-reaching Spiritual Treasures like the Soul-Shaking Bell, the God-binding Chain, and the Deceiving the Heavens Pearl that could target the mind, there shouldn’t be a large problem.
Jia Ren focused on elevating a few similar Heavenly Earth Treasures, aiming to minimize the trouble the Heavenly Demon might cause.
「Time flew swiftly by, and in the blink of an eye, three years passed.」
Throughout these three years, Ancestor Ji Kong did not return to the Sect.
Of course, this was not without Jia Ren’s contributions.
The Hidden Cultivation Sect and the Sinful Denizens had been showing recent signs of activity, and there was a risk of the Sealed Eastern Land breaking; Ancestor Ji Kong was assisting the Taiqing Sect in dealing with the Sinful Denizens.
Others did not notice Jia Ren’s desire to keep his master away from the Sect to prevent people from discovering any clues, killing two birds with one stone.
Jia Ren was not worried about the safety of Ancestor Ji Kong, who after all was working on behalf of the Golden-Winged Peng Bird.
In facing danger, luring the Golden-Winged Peng Bird to his aid meant that survival wasn’t difficult.
Danger instead served as an additional layer of security.
Soon after, Jia Ren received news from the Sect that Ancestor Ji Kong had raised a Golden-Winged Peng Bird which came to his rescue when he faced peril.
"Ancestor Ji Kong has such deep-hidden depths!"
"An adult Divine Beast, it’s incredibly unbelievable!"
The Great Sects were all inquiring with the Lingbao Sect about the situation, most with faces of disbelief.
No one expected the Lingbao Sect to have such an ace up its sleeve, which was completely unanticipated.
The Xuantiandao Sect and Beyond the Heavens broke out in a cold sweat, recalling how they had attacked the Lingbao Sect, progressing smoothly, thinking they could defeat it.
If the Golden-Winged Peng Bird had intervened when they thought they could conquer the Lingbao Sect, both Sects might not have been far from destruction.
For a time, the name of Ancestor Ji Kong echoed through the Mysterious Realm.
After the appearance of the Golden-Winged Peng Bird, Ancestor Ji Kong mysteriously disappeared, leaving no trace.
Following this battle, the position of the Lingbao Sect was further solidified, and none dared to provoke it.
"The Source Treasure Celestial Bloom from Source Treasure Cave Heaven will soon emerge; I’ll go get it myself!"
"The place for my advancement will be in the Source Treasure Cave Heaven."
Jia Ren found Tian Lingzi and made clear his attitude and thoughts.
One reason was to avoid any variables that might arise should Ancestor Ji Kong possibly return to the Sect during his breakthrough to the Body Integration Realm.
He did not want to face the Golden-Winged Peng Bird during his breakthrough and be powerless to resist.
Second, the Source Treasure Cave Heaven was safer and free from disturbances.
To avoid the risk of a major battle breaking out within the Lingbao Sect during his critical time for advancement to the Body Integration Realm.
