Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 613 - 608: The Method to Break the Situation, Bizarre Demons’ Heart_1
Why would Ancestor Ji Kong want to break the seal on the Sealed Land?
It brings him no benefit; it’s not something Master would do. There’s only one possibility: this matter must be the doing of the Golden-Winged Peng Bird. The Golden-Winged Peng Bird is deeply bound to Ancestor Ji Kong, so the Lingbao Sect is inevitably affected. The Divine Beast’s renown served as an external deterrent, making the Great Sects wary and causing them to act with more caution. The Golden-Winged Peng Bird breaking the Bizarre Seal signifies that the Lingbao Sect has broken the seal of the Sealed Eastern Land! The borrowed power has turned into a blade stabbing at the Lingbao Sect. The Lingbao Sect can’t shoulder such a huge blame.
"Why would the Golden-Winged Peng Bird do this?"
It couldn’t have sensed the aura of... a Divine Beast in the Sealed Eastern Land, could it?!
Jia Ren couldn’t figure out why the Golden-Winged Peng Bird would do such a thing, fearing that Sinful Denizens were orchestrating this from behind the scenes.
To those unaware, it seems as if the Golden-Winged Peng Bird obeys Ancestor Ji Kong’s commands, but in reality, he is just the bird’s ’human pet.’ Since the Golden-Winged Peng Bird could cooperate with Ancestor Ji Kong, it’s not guaranteed that it wouldn’t also join forces with the Sinful Denizens... The situation is set, beyond remedy; we can only think about salvaging the situation and minimizing losses.
"With all seals broken, the Bizarre Demons will be unrestricted, and their strength will surge."
"Breaking the seal on the Sealed Land is inextricably linked to the Lingbao Sect. The Lingbao Sect will lose trust, and its position in the Mysterious Realm will become increasingly isolated."
"It won’t be long before the Sinful Denizens turn on the Lingbao Sect."
"With no allies, the Lingbao Sect will have to fight alone."
Tian Lingzi had already foreseen the future, and his face couldn’t help but bear a look of gloom and desolation.
The Lingbao Sect had just produced an unparalleled genius. The Heaven and Earth Lingbao Jue had enhanced their overall strength, and Yuanhe Spirit Pills had helped high-ranking powerhouses emerge within the sect. The future had seemed promising.
Even when facing the tide of Bizarre Demons, the Lingbao Sect had still been developing rapidly, a picture of flourishing prosperity.
Everything was ruined.
Can the Lingbao Sect withstand the empowered Bizarre Demons whose strength has surged? Can we handle the troubles that will follow one after another? With the slightest error, the Sect’s downfall could happen overnight.
Two thoughts crossed Jia Ren’s mind: one was to head to the Daqian Kingdom, capture the Infant Bizarre, and confront the culprit, the Golden-Winged Peng Bird. The other was to head to the Sealed Eastern Land, uncover the truth, and protect the Lingbao Sect.
He let out a long sigh but resolved to stay true to his convictions. "I need to leave the Sect for a period of time," he said, "I’m uncertain of my return date."
The Golden-Winged Peng Bird is the source of the troubles. If I don’t resolve this, using the Phoenix Flame while battling Bizarre Demons will attract the bird’s attacks. With Bizarre Demons in front and the Golden-Winged Peng Bird behind, facing enemies on both sides, there’s no chance of victory. Only by resolving the issue with the Golden-Winged Peng Bird can I freely confront the Bizarre Demons and Sinful Denizens. There’s still some room for maneuver. This is also the best way to break this deadlock. If I leave the Sect at this moment, those unaware of the truth might think I don’t wish to protect the Sect and would label me a traitor. Reputation? I recall the yet uncleared name of Human Bizarre. Do I care about reputation?!
Tian Lingzi thought Jia Ren was having second thoughts and waved his hand. "Now is a time of many troubles," he said, "with no clear solution in sight."
"You have not yet revealed your Realm. Stay hidden and continue being the torchbearer of our Sect’s inheritance."
"When you reach the Mahayana Realm, do not forget to revitalize the Lingbao Sect."
"The inheritance of our Sect now lies in your hands!"
The future of the Lingbao Sect is uncertain; we must prepare for the worst. Leaving the Sect at this point isn’t too late. But once the Sinful Denizens and Bizarre Demons breach the Lingbao Sect’s boundaries... by then, it will be too late to leave.
Jia Ren opened his mouth, but ultimately, he didn’t respond.
Actions always speak louder than words. I’ll head to the Daqian Kingdom to seal the Infant Bizarre, then hurry back to the Lingbao Sect to resolve the Sect’s troubles at the first opportunity.
"Sect Master, you must protect the Lingbao Sect!"
Thousands of words in his heart dwindled to this single phrase as he activated his Escape Light, swiftly departing from the Lingbao Sect.
Tian Lingzi watched Jia Ren’s departing figure for a long time before finally looking away.
"Pass down the order: all disciples of the Lingbao Sect are to return to the Sect."
"Retreat and defend the Sect, sealing it off from the outside."
"Request aid from the other sects... and fight for a slim chance of survival."
Order after order was issued, and the Lingbao Sect’s forces fully withdrew, avoiding encounters with the increasingly powerful Bizarre Demons and Sinful Denizens.
"The Shenxiao Sect is willing to believe in the Lingbao Sect and offer aid during this critical time. However, their demand is a doubled quantity of Evil-Averting Spiritual Treasures, with an additional three Heaven-Piercing Evil-Repelling Spirit Treasures."
"Other sects are demanding the method to refine Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures and a Heaven-reaching Refiner..."
The Heterodox Peak Master, who had been missing, returned with this news.
Even the friendly Shenxiao Sect chose to raise the stakes, demanding more benefits. Meanwhile, the other sects were like lions opening their great maws, seizing the chance to demand the Lingbao Sect’s inheritance and Heaven-reaching Refiners.
This is aimed at uprooting the Lingbao Sect! The Lingbao Sect can’t possibly agree! Would handing over the Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure inheritance and Heaven-reaching Refiners allow the Lingbao Sect to survive this calamity? No! This is just drinking poison to quench thirst; it doesn’t address the core issue.
"Each Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator is to be given a Heaven and Earth Lingbao Inscription Plate, and each Void Refining Stage Cultivator one of the Heaven and Earth Lingbao Inscription Plates refined by the Second Elder."
"We would rather destroy them than hand over our Sect’s inheritance!"
"They’re just sitting on the mountain watching the tigers fight! If they stand by and watch, what will they use to fight the Sinful Denizens and Bizarre Demons once the Lingbao Sect falls?!"
Tian Lingzi silently closed his eyes, a thought unspoken.
Once all seals are broken, nothing can be undone. A shattered mirror cannot be made whole again. The Mysterious Realm cannot seal the Bizarre Demons as thoroughly as before. Facing Bizarre Demons that are immortal and indestructible, now returning to their peak strength, many sects have already lost the ability to fight. Even if we could save the Lingbao Sect, could we deal with the Bizarre Demons? The answer is obvious. Giving up the Mysterious Realm and hiding in a Secret Realm, or heading to other worlds, is the only way out.
Jia Ren, unaware of the Lingbao Sect’s self-preservation efforts, couldn’t be bothered with such matters.
Along the way, he used the Heavenly Earth Treasure, the Deceiving the Heavens Pearl, to conceal his presence and traces while searching for a suitable location.
"Come out!"
With a thought from Jia Ren, Jin Sheng was summoned from within the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl. The power of the Deceiving the Heavens Pearl encompassed him.
Jin Sheng had already advanced to the mid-Sixth Rank. His strength had increased further, and his Void Wandering ability far surpassed Mo Lin, who was at the early Sixth Rank.
Feng Wu and Zhu Yan were still at the Fifth Rank; they wished to use Void Wandering but lacked sufficient power.
"Merge!"
Jia Ren and the newly appeared Jin Sheng vanished, and a Human Dragon with a dragon’s head and a human body emerged.
It swung its dragon claw towards the Void, and space, as if made of paper, was easily torn open, revealing a black hole.
Without a hint of hesitation, the Human Dragon leaped into the endless Void.
This was Jia Ren’s first time using the Demon Fusion Technique with Jin Sheng since ascending to the Body Integration Realm, and he immediately felt an unusual change.
His physique became stronger, nearing perfection, with defensive capabilities comparable to the best Sky-reaching Defensive Lingbao.
The Absolute Golden Dragon Scales covering his exterior were immune to gold-element Magical Arts and most attacks from Magical Treasures and Spiritual Treasures of the five metals.
"Five Metals Divine Escape!"
With the Five Metals Divine Escape cast, the distance traversed in the Void became even greater, the efficiency more than doubled.
Previously, it would take at least a month or two to reach the world where the Daqian Kingdom was located; now, it would not even take a month.
Jin Sheng had been to the Daqian Kingdom once before and had already memorized the coordinates of its world.
Jia Ren hurried at full speed, traveling through the dark and silent Void.
After half a month of rapid travel using the Five Metals Divine Escape, he drew closer and closer to his destination.
Suddenly, he sensed something and stopped his Escape Light.
There’s something indescribable ahead, causing a wave of heart-pounding dread.
Jia Ren’s eyes shimmered faintly as he focused his gaze.
Hundreds of miles away, a gigantic heart, several miles long, pulsed within the Void, emitting a strange and enigmatic power.
Whose heart is this? No, it’s not an ordinary heart—strands of Bizarre Demon aura surround it.
There were also many broken Inscription chains on it. A decayed ancient sword pierced the center of the heart, so thoroughly eroded by blood qi that it was pitted and had lost its spiritual nature.
It looks like a failed seal, cast into the Void. How could someone carelessly discard ’trash’ in the Void?
Jia Ren, who had himself exiled a Locust Bizarre’s clone into the Void, choked on his words of condemnation, unable to speak them aloud.
Better seal it then! It’s better to avoid trouble if possible; ordinary people encountering a Bizarre Demon would flee as far as they could. After its advancement, the space inside the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower is unprecedentedly ample. The Sacrificial Fire supplied by a powerful Bizarre Demon is not insignificant. The more Bizarre Demons, the stronger the effect. The Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower has advanced to its Middle Mahayana Stage transformation. Yes, the Middle Mahayana Stage. The Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower’s daily supply of Sacrificial Fire is substantial; five years’ time can bring about an astonishing improvement. The more Bizarre Demons sealed, the faster it can advance. Encountering a Bizarre Demon served up on a platter, how could I let it go?
"Capture!"
The Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower flew out. The Suppressing Demon God Chain, trailing golden links, exerted a strong suction force upon the immense heart.
Fierce blood qi erupted, continually colliding with the Suppressing Demon God Chain and preventing it from drawing near.
Such a powerful Bizarre Demon? If a mere heart possesses such terrifying power, how formidable would the complete Bizarre Demon be?
"Suppress!"
Entwined with Phoenix Flame, the Suppressing Demon God Chain struck again.
The Suppressing Demon God Chain, now carrying the Phoenix Flame, seemed divinely aided. It effortlessly broke through the tide of blood qi, wrapped around the gigantic heart, and pulled it into the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower.
A sky full of Phoenix Flame ignited the gigantic heart, causing it to burn fiercely.
In an instant, a massive quantity of Phoenix Flame was generated, transforming into a copious amount of Sacrificial Fire.
The efficiency of producing Sacrificial Fire is more than twenty times that of a Longevity Bizarre. This is like stumbling upon a piece of gold while out for a walk!
Jia Ren stowed the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower and continued towards the Daqian Kingdom.
「Three days later」
A towering figure, tens of thousands of feet tall, arrived at the spot. Sensing the absence of its heart’s aura, it looked around blankly.
Can someone tell me where my heart has gone?!
"Finally, we’re here!"
Sensing the message from Jin Sheng in his sea of consciousness, Jia Ren knew he had reached his destination.
Deceiving the Heavens Pearl, full power!
The effects of the Deceiving the Heavens Pearl were pushed to their limit, fully concealing and restraining his aura.
Jia Ren did not want the Dead Immortal Will to sense his arrival, lest he step right into a trap upon entering this world.
I hope the Deceiving the Heavens Pearl is powerful enough to deceive the Dead Immortal. Otherwise, this journey to seal the Infant Bizarre won’t go smoothly.
With all preparations complete, Jia Ren waved his dragon claw, and the power of Void Wandering tore open a passage to this world.
His Heart-Mind Sensing confirmed it was safe; no ambush lay in wait. He stepped boldly into this world.
After a hundred years, I have returned!
