Path of Alchemy Mastery-Chapter 260 - 261: Revisiting the Illusion

"All Things Realm, one day I shall reach the All Things Realm and even surpass it."

At this moment, Mu Can had set the All Things Realm as his goal. He wished to find out if the All Things Realm truly represented the ultimate endpoint for cultivators. Beyond it, there must exist even more formidable levels, at least such a realm would not be capable of creating miraculous trees like Jianmu.

"Attaining the All Things Realm is no easy task, but you have the Reincarnation Pearl, a treasure that will make your journey ahead much easier than for others." Wang Cai was quite satisfied with Mu Can’s resilience, as not everyone could recover so swiftly from a collapse of faith.

Wang Cai’s words opened up a whole new world for Mu Can, who despite his humble origin from a low interface, dared to aspire so high.

"The All Things Realm isn’t the endpoint of cultivation in the Supreme Interface, right?" Mu Can asked.

"In the Supreme Interface, there’s a legend that says the All Things Realm is not the ultimate end, and that someday, someone will break through it."

Indeed, the All Things Realm was already the pinnacle of the Supreme Interface, unlike in the Mortal World where the Martial Saint is the visible summit but there exists a special class, the Void Level, which is not just a mythical status but a real one.

"In the boundless Supreme Interface, those who have reached the All Things Realm are exceedingly rare, even within vast empires," Wang Cai shared his knowledge about the Supreme Interface with Mu Can.

"Woof! I must tell you, once you get to the Supreme Interface, you mustn’t reveal that you were the old master’s disciple," Wang Cai cautioned.

"While the old master was incomparable and peerless in the Supreme Interface, he had made too many enemies. It would be effortless for them to crush a newly advanced Void Level like you. Even if the old master learns the truth later, you’d already be dead, and those who killed you might even seize your Reincarnation Pearl."

Wang Cai was not joking. With just Wang Cai in tow, the Thief of the Heavenly Dao plundered treasures from countless forces, replicating them all within the third layer of the Reincarnation Pearl - just this act alone caused many to harbor silent grudges. They couldn’t deal with the Thief of the Heavenly Dao, but dealing with a small Mu Can, there were plenty of ways to make him disappear.

"I tell you, it’s best to join a bigger sect once you get to the Supreme Interface. There are many treasures hidden within these powers that can rapidly increase your strength," Wang Cai advised somewhat salaciously, licking his chops.

It seemed that Wang Cai had regrets from his time in the Supreme Interface, longing for the many things he hadn’t acquired.

"You must have had some regrets back then," Mu Can understood Wang Cai very well by now; the dog’s nature of acting only for profit was unlikely to ever change.

"Woof! Am I that kind of person?" Though it was a rhetorical question, there was a hint of defensiveness in his tone.

The dog wasn’t being truthful, and Mu Can keenly sensed something was off with Wang Cai.

"Are you hiding something from me?" Mu Can asked sternly.

"Really, there’s nothing. We’re on the same side now, why would I hide anything from you?" Wang Cai put on an innocent face, but if it weren’t for Mu Can’s deep understanding of him, he might have been deceived.

"What sort of unspeakable little scheme are you plotting?" Mu Can certainly didn’t believe Wang Cai’s words. If this dog could speak the truth, then dogs could grow tusks, and everyone knows that can’t happen.

"No, no, at most I just want to eat something." Under Mu Can’s pressing, Wang Cai finally revealed his true motive.

Food. What Wang Cai desired was the food from those major powers, including True Dragon Carps and Nine Revolution Lotuses, all foundational strengths of these mighty forces. During his time with the Thief of the Heavenly Dao, Wang Cai had often tormented these big factions.

Even if he returned to the Supreme Interface, he might not be able to see the Thief of the Heavenly Dao, so he had figured out a way for Mu Can, and potentially himself, to snatch some treasures.

Though now an Artifact Spirit, his essence hadn’t changed from his usual form.

"Heh heh! Just as I thought." Mu Can chuckled; he had guessed correctly.

"Alright, let’s have the World Seed recognize its master first," Wang Cai decided not to discuss further with Mu Can on this subject and quickly reminded him.

Mu Can nodded; serious matters were pressing. The Supreme Interface was enticing, but it was still too far a reach for the current Mu Can. He had to first break through to the Void Level and resolve the crises in the Mortal World before considering anything else.

"How do I assimilate this World Seed?" Mu Can asked, looking at the thriving and vibrant fourth layer space of the Reincarnation Pearl, his heart filled with longing.

You stand upon the altar. Although this World Seed has been activated, it remains masterless. By dripping your blood on the altar, your blood will merge with the World Seed. Normally, activating a World Seed wouldn’t be so simple, but this particular World Seed, having been treated by the old master and assimilated with the Reincarnation Pearl, is ready for direct absorption.

Mu Can stepped onto the altar, cutting his finger. Blood immediately began to flow.

Drip!

The blood fell onto the altar, and an extraordinary change occurred.

Suddenly, the entire world turned azure, and the already emerging green grass and even insect sounds gradually vanished, the whole world transforming as if becoming a watercolor painting.

Mu Can’s figure also began to fade, seemingly melding into this watercolor painting, the entire world slowly fading away and disappearing.

His figure gradually coming into focus, Mu Can found himself in a space beyond his imagination.

"Here, where is this?" Mu Can looked at the familiar scenery, it was actually his childhood home, the Mu Family.

"Have I become smaller?" Mu Can looked at his own body, small hands and feet, to his surprise, he had returned to his childhood.

"This dog, can it ever be reliable? Wasn’t it supposed to be quite easy for the Interface Seed to recognize a master? Now look, it has directly sent me back to my childhood," Mu Can was speechless, what was supposed to be a trouble-free process of having the Interface Seed recognize its master had unexpectedly reverted him to his childhood.

"This must be an illusion, just how do I get back?" Mu Can wondered.

This wasn’t his first encounter with an illusion; the last time was when he acquired the Mystic Dragon Nine Revolutions.

"Where has he gone?" Wang Cai scratched his head, noticing that Mu Can had completely disappeared from the altar.