Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 637 - 632: Medicine King Joins the Sect, Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre Clone?_1

Chapter 637: Chapter 632: Medicine King Joins the Sect, Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre Clone?_1

The Shenxiao Sect, destroyed?!

It was destroyed too quickly!

The Shenxiao Sect was a top-tier sect, its protective formation could withstand Mahayana Realm cultivators, yet it couldn’t hold out for even a single day against a Complete Form Bizarre Person?

The Taiqing Sect held out for more than just one day...

The Great Sects doubted the news and sent cultivators to the Shenxiao Sect’s territory to confirm its veracity.

Not long after, the Seventh Elder, who had gone to investigate, returned with a ghastly expression.

"Corpses are strewn everywhere, not a single survivor... The Shenxiao Sect has truly been eradicated!"

The Seventh Elder’s face was grim, his eyes betraying a shared sorrow for a fallen peer. The Shenxiao Sect and the Lingbao Sect had maintained close ties for a long time, with frequent interactions. Hearing the sudden news of the Shenxiao Sect’s annihilation was difficult for some to bear.

Many more, however, looked towards Jia Ren, their expressions filled with relief. If it weren’t for Jia Ren’s timely return, his numerous rescues of the Lingbao Sect from peril, and the establishment of the Nine Heavens Star Luo Formation—which became the protective Breath of Stars Barrier for the Lingbao Sect—the sect would have been eradicated more than three months ago, preceding the Shenxiao Sect.

Mourning the Shenxiao Sect for a while was one thing, but what else could be done? After all, had the Lingbao Sect been destroyed back then, it could not have been resurrected. This was a fate the Mysterious Realm was bound to face sooner or later.

"Once other sects are eradicated one after another, the Lingbao Sect won’t be able to withstand the Bizarre Demons alone; a single pillar cannot support a falling house."

"We can’t possibly let cultivators from other sects take refuge in the Lingbao Sect!"

"Taking in the Medicine King Valley was already a risky move; we absolutely cannot welcome more."

Several Peak Masters held differing opinions and argued endlessly.

The Lingbao Sect couldn’t deploy a Nine Heavens Star Luo Formation capable of resisting powerful Bizarre Demons. The only perceived solution was to allow cultivators from other sects to ’take refuge’ in the Lingbao Sect.

This approach is unworkable! Once Mahayana Stage Cultivators and their sects entered the Lingbao Sect, it would be akin to inviting wolves into their home. Who knew if they might turn the tables and seize control, plundering the Lingbao Sect’s accumulated treasures? Or fight for sovereignty over the sect? Any sect that dared such a thing would invariably meet a gruesome end.

Moreover, the Lingbao Sect cultivators still had to guard against potential human traitors! Just because cultivators lacked bizarre powers didn’t mean there was no risk. It was possible some cultivators, though human, sided with the Bizarre Demons or had been bewitched by Bizarre Persons, intending to sabotage the Nine Heavens Star Luo Formation from within.

This risk absolutely cannot be taken!

The Lingbao Sect had accepted the Medicine King Valley only because the latter wasn’t strong enough to pose a threat, either by forming a rival power bloc or by overpowering the Lingbao Sect. The vast reserves of elixirs accumulated by the Medicine King Valley were a great boon to the Lingbao Sect, helping to raise the cultivation levels of its disciples and prepare for the worsening situation.

"I don’t object to the Medicine King Valley becoming the Lingbao Sect’s Medicine King Peak. However, we must proceed with caution and not give Bizarre Persons an opportunity."

Bizarre Persons are not just Bizarre Demons; they also possess human-like intelligence. They know how to slander their enemies, divide cultivators’ strength, and employ feints. There’s no guarantee that the Medicine King Valley’s integration into the Lingbao Sect isn’t being secretly manipulated by Bizarre Persons. Excessive greed could lead to losing everything instead of making a gain.

"What the Grand Elder said is very true; we indeed need to be cautious with the Medicine King Valley."

"The sect will reinforce the formations to ensure stability and deny any openings to malevolent individuals."

「Three days later,」

Many cultivators from the Medicine King Valley gathered outside the mountain gate, formally becoming cultivators of the Lingbao Sect’s Medicine King Peak.

The Exploring Mystery Mirror flew out first, its light sweeping over the newcomers to confirm there were no issues. However, powerful Bizarre Demons possessed the ability to deceive the Exploring Mystery Mirror, as evidenced by the Spirit Bizarre the Lingbao Sect had previously captured.

The Zhengxie Eight Directions Seal flew up, circling once as it began a second inspection. The result was similar to before; under the illumination of the Light of Suppressing Evil, no one showed any issues.

"Please enter the sect!"

The Breath of Stars Barrier opened a gateway wide enough for cultivators to pass through side-by-side. They traversed a hundred-zhang-long astral curtain and multiple layers of formation restrictions before finally entering the Lingbao Sect.

The Lingbao Sect allocated a specific area to the Medicine King Peak cultivators and distributed corresponding tokens. In normal times, such an event would have been marked by grand ceremonies and celebrations. Now, it could only be handled simply.

"Finally, we’re safe! Too many sects have been eradicated in recent days!"

"The Heavenly Palace Sect, the Vast Wave Sect, and even the top-tier Jiuyou Sect have all been annihilated..."

Recently, the continuous dire news of sects falling to powerful Bizarre Demons had left everyone on edge. The Medicine King Valley cultivators had been on tenterhooks until they entered the Lingbao Sect; only then did they finally feel at ease. They were thankful their sect had made the right choice. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be long before the Medicine King Valley shared the fate of those annihilated Great Sects and vanished completely.

As sects fell one after another, the other Great Sects no longer stubbornly clung to their legacies. They began seeking refuge, hoping to follow the Medicine King Valley’s example and merge with the Lingbao Sect. The Lingbao Sect, unwilling to take on additional risks, turned them all away. These factions and sects didn’t give up, however, and relocated to the outskirts of the Lingbao Sect, hoping for its protection.

The Heavenly Palace Sect has been annihilated?!

When Jia Ren received the news, his expression turned sullen; another familiar sect was gone. In the future, even more sects would become mere history, just like the vanished Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, the Stop-Killing Palace, and the Wanxiang Sect... Top-tier sects might be remembered, but after ten thousand years, first-rate sects like the Heavenly Palace Sect would be forgotten.

Although incorporating the Medicine King Valley into the Lingbao Sect posed a potential risk, the benefits were also astounding. A vast quantity of aged Spiritual Medicines and Alchemy Recipes were delivered to the Lingbao Sect. The high-quality finished Spirit Pills and wondrous elixirs, all part of the Medicine King Valley’s accumulated wealth, now serendipitously belonged to the Lingbao Sect.

As the Grand Elder of the Lingbao Sect, Jia Ren reaped considerable benefits. A cursory glance revealed many valuable Alchemy Recipes and useful Spiritual Medicines.

One particular unorthodox elixir formula caught Jia Ren’s attention. It was called the Seed Pill Technique. A Sub-Seed Pill refined by this method, when consumed by a cultivator, would absorb a portion of the Spiritual Power generated during their cultivation. Once the pill was successfully nurtured, it could be extracted from the cultivator’s Dantian and consumed to increase their cultivation level. This method was commonly used to cultivate deathsworn retainers who practiced homologous Cultivation Techniques. It didn’t hinder their absorption of Spiritual Power and allowed for the most rapid increase in cultivation level. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

The Seed Pill Technique was classified as a forbidden art by the Medicine King Valley. The Medicine King Valley deliberately preserved this technique and handed it over to the Lingbao Sect. What were their true intentions?

Mysterious Transformation Divine Herb!

Among the newly inventoried Spiritual Medicines, Jia Ren found the Mysterious Transformation Divine Herb. This was a precious ingredient for refining the Heavenly Demon Divine Crystal of the Demon Emperor. The Mysterious Transformation Divine Herb wasn’t strictly necessary. The Heavenly Earth Elixirs previously found in the Lingbao Sect could be used as a substitute, but the resulting elixirs were subpar. With numerous matters demanding his attention, he lacked the time to refine elixirs, so this was temporarily set aside. Unexpectedly, with the Medicine King Valley merging into the Lingbao Sect, he had accidentally discovered the Mysterious Transformation Divine Herb, a rare Heavenly Earth Divine Medicine. With its aid, the efficacy of the Demonic God Pill would increase by at least thirty percent.

Before initiating his plans, it was best to raise his Proficiency Level in refining the Demonic God Pill to maximize its effects. The Heavenly Demon Divine Crystal of the Demon Lord of the Skies and many of his other treasures were unique. Whether it was killing the Demon Lord of the Skies, whose strength was comparable to a Mahayana Realm Cultivator, or finding a second Mysterious Transformation Divine Herb, neither task would be easy. Refining a second Demonic God Pill was as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

One or two attempts at refinement wouldn’t be enough to maximize the effects shown on the Proficiency Panel. It would be best to practice repeatedly to improve the corresponding Alchemy Proficiency Level.

The first thing that came to Jia Ren’s mind was the Wish Bizarre. He had previously utilized wishing objects in Lingyuan City, with the Wish Bizarre’s aid, to improve his Proficiency Levels in Alchemy and Talisman Crafting. Now that the Wish Bizarre was sealed by him, it was time to put it to use.

With this in mind, Jia Ren slipped into the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower and located the sealed Wish Bizarre. A miniature Lingyuan City resided within the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower, occupying an entire floor. Its size had shrunk considerably compared to before its sealing, and the cultivators once inside had long since vanished.

The golden Suppressing Demon Divine Light transformed into sharp blades, slicing off a part of the Wish Bizarre’s body. He handed it to his Xuan Beast Avatar to find a compatible host and induce its mutation into a Bizarre Object.

However, even if a wishing treasure derived from the Wish Bizarre was successfully created, how would the issue of fulfilling wishes be resolved?

He couldn’t possibly exhaust his own lifespan for mere experimentation.

Use living people as Wish Slaves, having them make wishes at the cost of their lifespans?

Unless he had no other choice, Jia Ren was reluctant to tread that path.

Besides this, were there any other methods?

If he protected himself with the Suppressing Demon Divine Light, could he make a wish without paying the price?

Jia Ren wasn’t sure if this approach would work, but he could try it.

What other options were there?

As these thoughts flickered through his mind, the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre unexpectedly came to mind. The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre possessed manifestation abilities; it could conjure Bizarre Demons. If it used this power to manifest a living person to make wishes, could his goal be achieved?

The only problem was that the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre would never willingly comply and serve him.

How could this be resolved?

The solution was actually quite simple! The plan he had nearly forgotten: the Trickery Path Incarnation!

As long as he refined the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre into his own exclusive Trickery Path Incarnation, he would then be able to control its abilities. Although the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre wasn’t the most powerful Bizarre Demon he had encountered, its potential was extraordinary. Its manifestation ability perfectly suited Jia Ren’s needs and was extremely practical. Being able to manifest any powerful Bizarre Demon it had witnessed made it an excellent candidate for a Trickery Path Incarnation.

Jia Ren arrived at the floor where the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre was sealed. Previously, he had always considered the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre a grave threat. After sealing it, he had felt a sense of relief and paid it little further attention. Such is the way of the world: the victor is crowned king, the loser is branded a bandit.

"You’ve finally come!"

"Jia Ren?!"

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre had assumed Jia Ren’s appearance, wreathed in Five-Colored Phoenix Flames, and glared at him with venomous eyes. Since its sealing, Jia Ren had never once appeared. It had believed Jia Ren would consider it a formidable enemy, an opponent worthy of his full attention. Instead, Jia Ren had consistently ignored it, as if it had been completely forgotten. Seeing Jia Ren at last, the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre was so agitated it seemed on the verge of madness.

"Jia Ren, the power of Bizarre Demons far exceeds your imagination!"

"I am an undying existence! One day, I will break free from this cage, and that day will be your doom!"

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre was unlike other Bizarre Persons. It was a special case that had successfully seized a human body using the power of Sinful Blood, its human will supplanting the original, making it a unique entity among Bizarre Persons. Its will was a product of reverse possession, giving rise to its own consciousness—a truly unique existence among Bizarre Demons. Despite being burned by the Phoenix Flame for decades, the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre showed no signs of weakening, consistently maintaining its peak condition. This was what distinguished the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre from all other Bizarre Demons.

"I’m afraid you won’t live to see that day!" Jia Ren retorted.

"Because I am destined for eternal life!"

"The day I find a way to kill Bizarre Demons will be the day you die."