Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 703 - 697: Mou Tianyuan’s Demise, Breaking Through Limits_1

Chapter 703: Chapter 697: Mou Tianyuan’s Demise, Breaking Through Limits_1

Mou Tianyuan’s expression remained unchanged; he acted as if he hadn’t heard Jia Ren’s words.

It was unclear whether his heart had turned to ash or if he was truly skilled at controlling his emotions. It seemed the lessons from Yang Chengcang had indeed allowed him to grow significantly.

"Thank you for your answer!"

Sometimes, the lack of an answer is an answer in itself. Whether the speculation was true or false, verification was necessary. Jia Ren didn’t want to be caught off guard when disaster struck. If there was even a ten percent chance of such a thing, he had to nip the danger in the bud.

Mou Tianyuan, confirming Jia Ren wouldn’t grant him the Phoenix’s power, had fallen deathly silent.

The Nine Heavens Star Breath Formation sank into the depths of the island, burying Mou Tianyuan’s remnant soul there. By the time it returned, his soul would likely have dissipated entirely.

It was unclear what places Mou Tianyuan had visited, but one location was certain. He had definitely been to the Cloud Realm. Could the Cloud Realm be where the problem lay?!

Jia Ren transformed into a Golden-Winged Peng Bird, searching throughout the Cloud Realm, from south to north, from east to west. Along the way, he mostly encountered Magical Beasts and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures; humans and Bizarre Demons were few. It was uncertain if this was because the Kunpeng Clan disliked Bizarre Demons or for some other unknown reason, but Bizarre Demons were extremely scarce in the Cloud Realm. The few Bizarre Demons present were special types that couldn’t be sealed.

Jia Ren searched for over a month, traversing every region of the Cloud Realm, but found no trace of the suspected Faith Bizarre.

Not in the Cloud Realm?! With no Faith Bizarre in the Cloud Realm, the subsequent search would be far more troublesome. Unfortunately, he didn’t possess the Faith Bizarre’s peculiar aura, so he couldn’t use a Tracking Shadow Bizarre to pinpoint its location. Otherwise, his Mimicry Phantom Body could transform into its complete form and then mimic a Tracking Shadow Bizarre. A mimicked Tracking Shadow Bizarre would possess even greater power, making finding the Faith Bizarre a simple matter. Now, unaware of which Cultivation Worlds the Dead Immortal had visited, and with the Myriad Heavens and Worlds being so vast, finding the Faith Bizarre was no easy task. Depend on luck to find a potential Faith Bizarre? That’s too difficult! Searching for a Bizarre Demon across the Myriad Heavens and Worlds was akin to looking for a needle in a haystack.

Beyond that, there was a second option: to hand the Phoenix over to Mou Tianyuan and form an alliance to break the deadlock. The existence of the Faith Bizarre was merely his speculation; he couldn’t be entirely certain. What if Mou Tianyuan had merely exiled the Faith Bizarre into the Void and was now remaining silent to mislead him, deliberately setting a trap? Giving away a Phoenix for nothing would play right into the other party’s hands, and he wouldn’t gain any benefit. He would undoubtedly become an even bigger fool than Mou Tianyuan.

"I can only do my best and take it one step at a time!"

Jia Ren left the Cloud Realm and hurried towards the Spirit Realm. Mou Tianyuan believed Jia Ren originated from the Spirit Realm, so his activities would likely be confined to that area. This made it a potential clue for finding his target. Although it was a good idea, it was difficult to put into practice. The Void was too vast. Even with the Golden-Winged Peng Bird’s extreme speed, traversing all the Myriad Heavens and Worlds would be incredibly difficult. Moreover, he was searching for a specific entity. Unlike Mou Tianyuan, who had a clear objective, Jia Ren lacked specific spatial coordinates, making an aimless search exceedingly challenging.

Over ten years, he found a total of five Cultivation Worlds. One was destroyed, another deserted. The remaining three were so depleted of Spiritual Energy that they had become playgrounds for Bizarre Demons. These three worlds had all failed in their fight against the Bizarre Demons, leaving no human survivors. None of the five Cultivation Worlds contained a Faith Bizarre.

At this point, Jia Ren no longer wanted to waste time searching aimlessly and returned to the Cloud Realm.

Within the Nine Heavens Star Luo Formation, Mou Tianyuan’s remnant soul was gone, having seemingly dissipated. Only a final message was left behind.

"You will regret this!!!"

From the joy of discovering the Phoenix to the utter defeat in the end... Mou Tianyuan’s meticulously planned second life had come to naught. His body perished and his Dao vanished, and he died harboring deep resentment towards Jia Ren.

Jia Ren retrieved the Nine Heavens Star Luo Formation, confirmed that Kun Yuan was still in its atavistic state, and hurried back to the Mysterious Realm.

He would deal with problems as they arose. Even if the threat of the Faith Bizarre was real, it was better to focus on upgrading the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower to a Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, and eventually an Immortal Treasure. That way, he would be capable of dealing with a Void-level Bizarre Demon if one came knocking.

Peace returned to the Mysterious Realm. Jia Ren could occasionally be seen in the Refining Palace, discussing with others how to refine a Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure.

Failure. Failure. And still, failure.

Jia Ren, alongside the Heaven-reaching Refiners of the Lingbao Sect, attempted to create a Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. Countless attempts were made, both openly and in secret. Five precious Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Materials were sacrificed, and the attempts using the Wish Bizarre Wheel numbered in the dozens...

Every experiment, without exception, ended in failure.

Without special means, like Sky Treasure Blood, it was impossible to artificially refine a Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure! This result was inevitably discouraging. Jia Ren, however, did not give up. He continued searching for a solution, striving with all his might to enhance the power of the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower. The initial Phoenix materials added were from a juvenile. Materials from adult Divine Beasts would be even better. If he added adult Phoenix Feathers, adult Vermilion Bird Feathers, and Golden Crow Feathers, he could replace the original Phoenix Flame. With these three flames combined, the tower’s power would surely be enhanced. The innate Inscriptions of the Mixed Spirit Gourd had always been a primary focus of his research. He aimed to replicate them as artificial Inscriptions to integrate into the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower. By then, the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower wouldn’t need the Mixed Spirit Gourd to convert Spiritual Fire; the combined flames of the three Divine Beasts would reside within it permanently.

「A hundred years later」 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

The Red Fruit Green Fish species gave birth to offspring. A steady supply of Spirit Pills and marvelous medicines accelerated the growth of the new generation of medicinal fish.

「The following year」

Kun Yuan visited the Lingbao Sect in the Mysterious Realm.

A Qing Peng exuding a terrifying aura appeared. Initially, the Lingbao Sect Cultivators mistook it for Grand Elder Jia. However, upon sensing its distinct aura, they realized this was a genuine Kunpeng, a Divine Beast.

"For what purpose has Your Excellency come to the Lingbao Sect?!" Tian Lingzi stared at the Divine Beast Kunpeng, his eyes betraying no panic, for the Lingbao Sect had a powerful backing.

"I have come this time to visit a friend and to thank Dao Friend for your assistance."

Jia Ren emerged from his seclusion and looked toward Kun Yuan, a frown creasing his brow. He hadn’t revealed his location, yet Kun Yuan had managed to find him. This was indeed extraordinary.

"Thank you for your assistance, Dao Friend! I have successfully broken through the great barrier!" Delight shone in Kun Yuan’s eyes, its voice filled with excitement. It had been trapped at the adult stage for nearly ten thousand years, unable to advance further. Jia Ren had obtained its essence blood and used it to break his own limits first; his talent was truly beyond reach. Without that drop of limit-breaking essence blood, it would have been impossible for it to advance further and reach the True Spirit Realm.

"I will remain in the Myriad Heavens and Worlds for at least another ninety thousand years. If Dao Friend Jia Ren ascends to the Immortal Realm and your sect lacks protection, I can offer my assistance three times!"

Three Peng Feathers drifted down into Tian Lingzi’s palm.

It couldn’t offer any treasure that would truly impress Jia Ren. Compared to that, it was better to extend goodwill to the sect he belonged to. Influenced by its father, Kun Yuan wasn’t in a hurry to undergo Ascension to the Immortal Realm. It was content to remain in this realm until it reached its absolute limit. Divine Beasts, unlike Cultivators, possessed incredibly long lifespans. If Jia Ren didn’t ascend to the Immortal Realm, his lifespan would be at most 16,000 years. Kun Yuan, however, would far outlive him.

"Many thanks, Dao Friend!"

It had to be said, Kun Yuan’s gesture of goodwill was genuinely useful. Jia Ren knew he couldn’t protect the Lingbao Sect indefinitely; the sect’s continuation depended on the wisdom of future generations. With Kun Yuan’s support, this period of protection would be greatly extended. Barring a catastrophe like an attack by a Void-level Bizarre Demon, the sect could potentially endure for a hundred thousand years.

After expressing its gratitude and a brief exchange with Jia Ren, Kun Yuan left the Mysterious Realm. Although the Mysterious Realm was abundant in Spiritual Energy, Kun Yuan still preferred the Cloud Realm.

"Who would have thought you have such extensive connections? This Divine Beast is extraordinary." Tian Lingzi was unaware of the realm Kun Yuan had reached. However, given that it could remain in this world for another ninety thousand years, it was evident this was no ordinary Divine Beast. For such an entity to be willing to help the Lingbao Sect out of consideration for Jia Ren was indeed a great boon for the sect. He carefully stored the three Peng Feathers, feeling their astonishing power, which was comparable to the finest Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Materials.

"This is the good fruit borne of a good seed."

Jia Ren had helped Kun Yuan break through its bloodline constraints. Although there was a transactional element involved, it was still an immense favor to Kun Yuan. In the end, the Lingbao Sect reaped the benefits of this good deed. From the moment the Lingbao Sect took Jia Ren in and showed goodwill, a continuous stream of blessings had followed. Were it not for this, it’s unlikely all other sects would have perished, leaving only the Lingbao Sect to become the overlord of the Mysterious Realm.

Jia Ren spent two hundred years harvesting the ripe Red Fruits from the mature Red Fruit Green Fish and refining them into Yang Anode Blood Essence Pills. The Holy Infant Breath Pills had indeed worked. Subsequent generations of Red Fruit Green Fish exhibited higher talent and potential, and the Red Fruits they nurtured were more potent.

After consuming more than a dozen Yang Anode Blood Essence Pills, his depleted foundation was rapidly replenished. His body, rich in blood energy, was thoroughly nourished. His tendons, skin, flesh, and bone marrow were all greatly fortified, and his entire being blazed like a great furnace. Using his body as a crucible and his energy as fuel, he surged towards his limits. His breakthrough was unhindered and remarkably smooth. In one go, his physical body reached a level comparable to a Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure.

This was the strength of his physical body in its normal state. When employing abilities like multiple applications of Law of Heaven and Earth or the Kunpeng Form, its toughness could be further enhanced. Previously, Kun Yuan had barely possessed the strength to contend with him. Now, with Jia Ren’s further advancement, he had once again widened the gap between them.

「Three hundred years passed」

The Faith Bizarre did not appear.

Although the Lingbao Sect had yet to produce a Mahayana Stage Cultivator, with an abundance of treasures, Tian Lingzi and the other senior Cultivators successively reached Combined Body Perfection. Several of them began preparations to advance to the Mahayana Realm, striving towards that legendary stage.

From the Lianxu Stage, only Ma Tianbao advanced to the Body Integration Realm. Although his cultivation speed couldn’t match Jia Ren’s, he possessed the Heavenly Treasure Body. Compared to other Cultivators, his cultivation speed was terrifyingly fast.

In contrast, the Divinity Transformation and Lianxu Stages saw a surge in numbers, with the count of Cultivators at these stages doubling. The grand rise of the Lingbao Sect was already apparent.

Jia Ren spent most of his time in his Cave, never ceasing his comprehension of Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasures. Although he hadn’t deliberately focused on his Cultivation Level, his progress remained astonishing. He had only been refining the Heavenly Treasure Spirit Power provided by the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower and hadn’t devoured any Immortal Treasures. Even so, his Cultivation Level had still reached the Middle Mahayana Stage.

Previously, he had always wanted to accelerate his cultivation, striving to enhance his Cultivation Level with all his might. But knowing the dangers of the Immortal Realm, his desire to advance his realm wasn’t as urgent as before. He even considered slowing his cultivation progress. This would prevent him from reaching the Mahayana Late Stage too quickly, which would trigger the opening of the Immortal Realm’s gates and lead to a forced Ascension. However, once one entered the Mahayana Realm, the situation was different. This realm involved the transformation of Spiritual Power into immortal power, a process that, once begun, was difficult to halt. Jia Ren could only temporarily slow his absorption of the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower’s Spiritual Power, storing it instead to postpone the day of his Ascension.