Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 631 - 626 Daytime Star Appears, Breath of Stars Barrier_1

Chapter 631: Chapter 626 Daytime Star Appears, Breath of Stars Barrier_1

Jia Ren left the Hall of Lingbao and had not walked far when he encountered a few familiar figures standing outside, waiting quietly.

Zhuo Chengdao, Yu Lin, Zong Wu, and Guang Wu stood there, with three junior martial brothers, whom they had met once, standing behind them.

The moment they saw Jia Ren, they were drawn to him as if by a magnet, their eyes filled with an incredibly complex mix of emotions, tinged with a bit of restraint.

To them, Jia Ren was not just their martial brother; he was also the Grand Elder of the Lingbao Sect, wielding immense power.

He had sealed a great number of Bizarre Demons. Despite not possessing the cultivation level of the Mahayana Realm, he fought with strength surpassing that of a Mahayana Stage Cultivator.

"We pay our respects to the Grand Elder."

Guang Wu was the first to salute Jia Ren, and the others quickly followed suit, addressing him as Grand Elder.

"My Senior Brothers, please don’t be so formal," Jia Ren said. "We are martial brothers of the same sect. It’s better if we address each other as we always have; ’Grand Elder’ feels too distant."

While the title "Grand Elder" carried a sense of detachment, Jia Ren preferred the more intimate address of "Junior Brother" and did not want their previous camaraderie to be spoiled by a change in status.

During this brief pause, more and more figures flew over.

They looked closely at the Sect’s Grand Elder, who had become famous in a single battle and who would undoubtedly become a legend in the Mysterious Realm in the future.

One early-stage Void Refinement Cultivator, his eyes brimming with eagerness, asked, "Grand Elder, may I ask what technique you used, what kind of divine light you cultivated, that allows you to swallow the spiritual energy of heaven and earth from all directions?"

The Divine Skills Jia Ren displayed were too eye-catching. As for Divine Skills like the Law of Heaven and Earth, or Great Divine Powers similar to that of the Yama Heavenly Child, others simply had no chance to learn them.

But the Treasure Light Body Refining Technique was something that many in the Lingbao Sect practiced.

The new Treasure Light refining method dramatically increased the power of the Treasure Light Body Refining Technique, making it destined to become a Great Divine Power!

If the Fourth Elder, the creator of the Treasure Light Body Refining Technique, hadn’t died of old age, he would have been unable to resist coming to ask about it.

This was also why, as soon as Jia Ren left the hall, people were already eagerly seeking him out.

The Dusk Treasured Light and the Law of Heaven and Earth were core to how a Body Integration Realm cultivator could battle one from the Mahayana Realm, so they were not to be imparted lightly.

Without assurance that the Lingbao Sect did not harbor spies, this was a risk. If the secret got out, Mahayana Stage Cultivators from other top sects, with their higher realms, could learn the techniques. Jia Ren would then have no chance of winning against them.

Was this person’s inquiry into the secret of the Dusk Treasured Light simply to improve his own strength? Or was there a more malicious intent?!

Using the Heart-Mind Sensing Technique, Jia Ren carefully checked if there was anything amiss with this person.

"The Law should not be imparted lightly," Jia Ren stated. "What is best is what suits oneself!"

"What predecessors left behind might not necessarily be stronger than what successors can create. If one only follows the path laid out by their predecessors, they can never transcend. The Treasure Light that forms the basis of the Treasure Light Body Refining Technique needs to be tailored for oneself."

The youth felt that what the Grand Elder said made sense. The problem was... he still felt that the Grand Elder was not keen on teaching the Dusk Treasured Light.

"Let’s talk somewhere else."

As the number of Lingbao Sect Cultivators gathering increased, and seeing that the area was becoming as chaotic as a crowded market, Jia Ren decisively led Zhuo Chengdao and the others away in a hurry.

Once back at his own cave residence, Jia Ren quickly tidied up and welcomed his familiar martial brothers.

"I wonder if my Senior Brothers are still interested in this?"

Jia Ren took out several inscribed plates and handed them to his martial brothers.

Previously, the Heaven and Earth Spirit Treasure Law had to be kept secret within the Lingbao Sect, with strict limitations on dissemination.

Now, the Heaven and Earth Spirit Treasure Law had already spread within the Lingbao Sect, and those with the widest connections knew that the Heavenly Earth Treasures refined by Jia Ren were the best.

They were comparable to true Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures, genuine rarities.

When one man achieves enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.

As the Lingbao Sect Grand Elder, Jia Ren possessed abundant wealth and numerous treasures. Even a mere trinket that slipped from his grasp could bring them endless benefits.

"We won’t be modest with Junior Brother Jia."

"Without a considerable sect contribution, it’s impossible to obtain such high-quality Heaven and Earth Lingbao Inscription Plates."

As the Lingbao Sect Grand Elder, Jia Ren had unfettered access to the sect’s resources and possessed many treasures, so his martial brothers did not stand on ceremony.

Jia Ren, by combining the Treasure Light Body Refining Technique and the Law of Heaven and Earth, exhibited combat power rivaling Mahayana Stage Cultivators.

Once this news got out, the Treasure Light Body Refining Technique and the Great Divine Power, Law of Heaven and Earth, came into the spotlight. Consequently, Lingbao Sect Cultivators who mastered both Divine Skills would become coveted targets for many.

If they couldn’t defeat Jia Ren, could they not deal with his martial brothers from the same mentor?!

This was their potential breakthrough to obtain techniques like the Law of Heaven and Earth.

For his martial brothers, possessing one more precious treasure would also enhance their chances of survival.

While they were chatting idly, Ma Tianbao came to visit, his gaze towards Jia Ren filled with a complicated mixture of feelings.

All this time, he had been adored in the sect. Both the Sect Master and the Elders vied to take him as a disciple. He was even accepted as a pupil by Grand Ancestor Tai Yuan, gaining fame far and wide.

Ma Tianbao was considered the number one prodigy of the Lingbao Sect, admired and cherished by all.

Countless leaders from top sects wished to kill him swiftly.

Since his birth, Ma Tianbao had never left the sect.

This was both a form of protection for him and, at some point, the sect had become a cage restricting his movements. No matter how good the sect was, no matter how well he was treated, for Ma Tianbao, it ultimately felt like a cage.

Before, his talent and cultivation speed towered above all others. But today, the talents he was born with had been utterly crushed by Jia Ren, leaving no pride in his heart.

Now, facing Jia Ren again, his expression was indescribably complex.

Jia Ren handed an inscribed plate of the Deceiving the Heavens Pearl to Ma Tianbao. "This is the Heavenly Earth Treasure, the Deceiving the Heavens Pearl. It can hide one’s aura. It’s a gift specially for you."

"Someday, with this treasure, you will be able to leave the sect and see the world outside."

Ma Tianbao understood the value of this treasure; it would allow him to slip away unnoticed, to leave the sect without anyone discovering.

"Thank you... Senior Brother!"

Ma Tianbao solemnly put away the treasure, forcefully suppressing the excitement in his heart.

The group engaged in an uninhibited conversation, somewhat reminiscent of old times.

This atmosphere did not last long, as a Sound Transmission Talisman flew into the formation array around the cave.

"Grand Elder, there are still a few uncertainties in the Nine Heavens Star Luo Formation that we hope you can come and clarify."

The Nine Heavens Star Luo Formation was currently being laid out. Deductions were being made about its core in the hope of achieving a better effect, a matter crucial for the sect’s survival.

As the one who had deduced the formation’s core, Jia Ren could not be absent, so he excused himself and left.

In the formation area on the outskirts of the Lingbao Sect, high-order cultivators had gathered, debating incessantly over the core formation.

Several aged Heaven-reaching Refiners held the Star Seal, closely examining and pondering its inscriptions.

Sensing Jia Ren’s approach, they stopped their arguing and turned their gazes towards him.

"Greetings, Grand Elder."

The Heaven-reaching Refiners withdrew their gazes from the Star Seal, their eyes filled with a complex expression.

When Jia Ren first returned to the sect and became a Heaven-reaching Refiner, many of the older Heaven-reaching Refiners were not particularly pleased with him.

The Ji Kong Lineage had always been unpopular among Artifact Refiners and were considered the primary reason for this.

They had initially planned to give Jia Ren a hard time when he entered the Refining Palace, but as it turned out, he never set foot there from beginning to end.

The subsequent appearance of the Heaven and Earth Spirit Treasure Law had astonished everyone. Even with diligent emulation, they could, at most, achieve only about thirty-five percent of its standard.

This masterpiece by Jia Ren underscored the vast gap in their refining levels.

Now, having returned to the sect in a powerful fashion by repelling the Golden-Winged Peng Bird and sealing Bizarre Demons, he was unequaled in prominence and had truly become the Sect’s Sea-Calming Divine Needle.

They had long lost any standing to compete with Jia Ren and were, in fact, relieved that they had not offended him.

"Grand Elder, we have several questions about the core formation that we request you to clarify," one of them said.

The Array Masters from Mixed Primordial Peak did not waste time and immediately pointed out a few issues.

These were the sect’s very best Array Masters, who had a hand in creating the Sect Protection Array and were responsible for its maintenance.

In terms of Formation Path expertise, they were far superior to Jia Ren.

Jia Ren’s focus had primarily been on Artifact Refining, Alchemy, and Talisman Crafting.

Formations required a massive investment of resources and time. Their usefulness within the Lingbao Sect had diminished, so Jia Ren no longer dedicated effort to them.

Jia Ren had spent too little time deducing the core of the Nine Heavens Star Luo Formation. He had merely sketched out a rough framework, so it was far from profound.

In the eyes of these several Grandmasters of the Formation Path, there was still much room for improvement.

They offered insights on the formation, comparing a few positions with their memories of the Nine Heavens Star Luo Formation, and began the second phase of optimization.

Work on the peripheral formations was already bustling with activity. A hundred Array Masters moved in concert with a clear division of labor, their efficiency in setting up the array far outpacing that of ordinary people.

After a full seven days, the core was enhanced once again, showing great progress compared to before.

Although it could not compare to the true Nine Heavens Star Luo Formation, it was at least seventy to eighty percent as effective and could be considered a top-tier eighth-order formation.

The Array Masters then busied themselves with finalizing the last parts of the formation core.

They prioritized laying out the Nine Heavens Star Luo Formation to defend against the potential imminent arrival of powerful Bizarre Demons.

In the future, if they conceived a new design for the formation core, they could simply rebuild the array.

With more than a hundred Array Masters working together, their efficiency in setting up the formation was extremely high.

To ensure the formation’s strength, they chose the best materials, aiming to maximize the power of the array.

Ten days later, the Xuantian Exquisite Pagoda vibrated. Housing the replicated Star Seal and a vast amount of Lingbao Light, it officially activated the formation, making it part of the Sect Protection Array.

From high above, countless streams of Star Force were drawn down from the atmosphere, pouring into the Nine Heavens Star Luo Formation.

The Xuantian Exquisite Pagoda, serving as the formation’s core, was not inferior to the Star Seal, though the formation’s overall compatibility was only average.

However, the Xuantian Exquisite Pagoda also had its advantages. Enhanced by tens of thousands of Spiritual Treasures, it possessed ample reserve power, preventing any weaknesses in its defensive capabilities.

The starlight drawn from the sky was so astonishing that stars seemed to flicker in the vault of heaven. Stars appeared in broad daylight!

Silvery Breath of Stars circulated within the formation, enveloping the Lingbao Sect and forming a thick, silver curtain.

As more and more Star Force was drawn by the formation, the Breath of Stars grew increasingly substantial. It transformed from ethereal to tangible, manifesting as a slow-flowing river of starlight.

Ultimately, the Star Qi River solidified, becoming a vast silver fortress that encompassed the Lingbao Sect.

After several refinements, the Nine Heavens Star Array differed considerably from before. The Wall of Star’s Breath became eggshell-shaped, protecting the Lingbao Sect completely, without any blind spots.

Because the array’s coverage had been reduced, its area was far less than one-tenth of the original Wall of Star’s Breath.

The Nine Heavens Star Array’s power was now more concentrated. It was capable of gathering more strength to protect the Lingbao Sect, making its defense even stronger.

The replicated version’s strength was not much inferior to that of the true Wall of Star’s Breath.

Now, it could no longer be called the Wall of Star’s Breath, but rather the Breath of Stars Barrier.

"It’s done!"

Jia Ren looked at the Breath of Stars Barrier, his face full of admiration.

This highlighted the difference between a sect and an individual; alone, Jia Ren could not have accomplished such a feat in such a short time.

With the Breath of Stars Barrier, the Lingbao Sect finally had a fighting chance to survive the coming tide of Bizarre Demons.