Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 655 - 649: The Era of Void Navigation? Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure!_1

Chapter 655: Chapter 649: The Era of Void Navigation? Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure!_1

Jia Ren had found a way to enhance the Phoenix’s combat power and deal with the Bizarre Demons, just as accursed Otherworld visitors appeared with sinister intentions.

Without a Mahayana Stage Cultivator and in possession of a great treasure, the Lingbao Sect was like a bone with meat attached—impossible to resist.

If they couldn’t capitalize on the Phoenix’s current presence, especially if it meant being short one major combatant, the difficulty of dealing with the Wushan Realm cultivators would skyrocket.

It’s better to strike first than to be passively struck.

Jia Ren rode the Phoenix, fire illuminating the vast sky.

The Phoenix, nearing its adult stage, though not as swift as the Golden-Winged Peng Bird, was still impressively fast.

The Tracing Bizarre Talisman activated, revealing the image of the departed cultivators, their location pinpointed at the Shenxiao Sect.

Meanwhile, cultivators from the Wushan Realm were busy at the ruins of the Shenxiao Sect. The majority were Divinity Transformation Stage Cultivators and Lianxu Stage Cultivators. Some cleared debris while others set up formations, their tasks clearly divided. The Jade Void Divine Boat remained deployed in the core area, ready for them to board and escape the Mysterious Realm should danger arise.

Thirteen figures teleported in—they were the thirteen Mahayana Stage Cultivators of the Wushan Alliance.

Everyone paused, their gazes fixed on the newcomers.

"Alliance Master, what is the situation with the Lingbao Sect? And the Phoenix?"

Most cultivators would never see a Divine Bird Phoenix in their lifetime. With an additional Phoenix, the Wushan Alliance’s ability to deal with Bizarre Demons would significantly improve. There wouldn’t be so many deaths...

"It won’t take too long..."

Just as the Alliance Master was about to answer, he seemed to sense something and stared towards the Lingbao Sect, his tone tinged with surprise. "He’s here!"

"Haha, is he delivering the Phoenix to us?"

"Does he think he can defeat us by relying on the power of an adult Phoenix?"

"It seems our temporary avoidance of a direct confrontation has led others to believe we are weak and easily bullied!"

A mere Body Integration Realm cultivator daring to confront the Wushan Realm? Who gave him such courage?

Relying on the power of a formation to barely bring a Phoenix to maturity? That’s far from enough!

The Phoenix Flame was potent, but its primary strength lay in suppressing Bizarre Demons; against cultivators, it lacked that terrifying, overwhelming effect it once had. Moreover, for an adult Phoenix catalyzed by a formation, the power of its flames was more inclined towards burning Bizarre Demons.

"Board the Jade Void Divine Boat!"

The ordinary cultivators ceased clearing rubble and setting up formations, quickly scrambling onto the Jade Void Divine Boat to avoid being caught in the impending battle.

In the blink of an eye, Jia Ren, mounted on a thousand-zhang-tall Phoenix, drew near.

With no mist to obstruct their view, it was his first direct confrontation with Otherworldly Cultivators.

"Jia Ren, Grand Elder of the Lingbao Sect?"

"I’ll give you a choice: hand over the Divine Bird Phoenix and other Divine Beasts, and cripple your Great Divine Power Law of Heaven and Earth. Do this, and we’ll spare your life."

"Otherwise, you and the Lingbao Sect will be annihilated!"

The Wanxiang Sect cultivator wearing a jade crown, his gaze unkind, spoke first. His hostility towards Jia Ren was paramount, not only due to Law of Heaven and Earth but also because of the Xuantiandao Sect. The Xuantiandao Sect had ties to the Wanxiang Sect, and with the Lingbao Sect’s decline, they felt a need to account for their fallen members. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Jia Ren glanced at him, then his gaze settled on Luo Zongqi, whose depth was hard to fathom.

"Is this the stance of your Wushan Realm?"

Silence was their answer, a tacit agreement.

"This is not your Wushan Realm! You occupy the territory of the Mysterious Realm without permission, and yet you dare threaten me? Do you really think the Mysterious Realm is your Wushan Realm?!"

"If you lack the capability, then get the hell out of the Mysterious Realm!"

Jia Ren absorbed the surrounding nature’s spiritual energy. His body suddenly surged upwards, and in an instant, he transformed into a terrifying giant, sixty thousand zhang tall. A massive shell protected his body, and his exposed skin revealed deep black turtle patterns. With the combat power of the Wushan Realm cultivators unknown, adopting the highly defensive Black Tortoise Form was most appropriate.

"Xuanwu?"

Jia Ren’s transformation astonished the Wushan Alliance cultivators. They had previously heard from Tulushan about a Golden Dragon, Phoenix, Kylin, and Vermilion Bird, and later, a Golden-Winged Peng Bird had appeared. They hadn’t expected him to also possess the power of Xuanwu; it was truly surprising. There must be a great secret about him!

"Guo Luo, your Law of Heaven and Earth is far inferior to Jia Ren’s. It truly makes one doubt if you are a legitimate successor of the Wanxiang Sect," a white-robed Mahayana Stage Cultivator remarked, intending for Guo Luo to test Jia Ren’s mettle.

Guo Luo’s expression darkened slightly, yet he seemed swayed. "Let me experience your superior skills!"

"Law of Heaven and Earth!"

His body grew rapidly, reaching forty thousand zhang in moments. Compared to other cultivators who knew Law of Heaven and Earth, his skill was considerably greater, yet he was still dwarfed by Jia Ren.

"Three Heads and Six Arms!"

Arm after arm materialized—it was precisely Three Heads and Six Arms, the skill most compatible with Law of Heaven and Earth. The Dharma Image Sect cultivators all mastered these two Divine Skills. The ancient cave dwelling discovered in the Jiao Dragon Secret Realm was evidently, and most likely, left behind by a cultivator of the Dharma Image Sect.

Guo Luo’s three heads stared intently at Jia Ren as six different treasures appeared in his hands: a sword, a hammer, a bell, a flag, a knife, and a drum. All six were Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures.

Without further words, the two colossal figures clashed.

BOOM!

The sword, knife, and hammer struck successively. The sound of the bell and drum transformed into a shockwave assaulting Jia Ren’s Divine Soul, while the green flag unfurled in the wind, becoming a wind dragon that coiled towards him.

Before they could connect, a tremendous and irresistible force erupted from Jia Ren, sending Guo Luo flying backward. Although Guo Luo had also used Law of Heaven and Earth, his strength and speed were far inferior. Jia Ren’s counter-attack, though launched later, struck first, his movements even swifter.

Gaining the upper hand with that single blow, Jia Ren closed the distance in what seemed like a single stride and threw a punch with devastating power, crushing Guo Luo’s limbs. His palm clamped around Guo Luo’s neck, lifting him as if he were a mere chick.

Ever since advancing to the Mahayana Realm, using Law of Heaven and Earth had been consistently advantageous; no one had ever possessed a stronger physique than him. His speed and power were overwhelmingly superior; they weren’t even on the same level.

This intense sense of defeat left a bitter taste, Guo Luo thought. At that moment, he finally acknowledged Jia Ren’s combat strength.

Jia Ren’s hand gripped Guo Luo’s neck, applying continuous force, yet it felt like grasping quicksilver—his grip found no purchase. A sphere, glowing with silver light, was what protected Guo Luo’s neck. This was a Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure!

Guo Luo finally broke free, his expression grim.

Jia Ren’s swift defeat of Guo Luo displayed a level of combat strength that could not be underestimated. Thirteen pairs of solemn eyes now acknowledged Jia Ren’s power. Although he was only at the Body Integration Realm, his combat power was on par with those in the Mahayana Realm.

"Your talent is indeed remarkable," one of them said. "The geniuses who have died at our hands are beyond your imagination."

"Let him witness our true strength."

As if in response to this statement, cultivator after cultivator revealed treasures, each emanating the aura of a Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. These included a stone ruler, a Jade Bowl, a White Compass radiating light, a black jade-like sword, and a purple-gold metallic figure... Each emitted the distinctive aura of a Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure.

Indeed, in a short span of time, the Wushan Alliance had revealed as many as nine Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasures. The vast majority of these cultivators each possessed a Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. With thirteen individuals wielding nine such items, the number was astounding. This was in stark contrast to the Mysterious Realm, where Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasures were nearly extinct.

The Wushan Realm still retains so many Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasures?! Jia Ren thought. Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasures had always been great treasures, not common items like cabbages found everywhere. The Mysterious Realm once had many Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasures too. Unfortunately, the vast majority were taken by Ascenders to the Immortal Realm. The Lingbao Sect, with its long heritage, had only one inherited Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, and it was an artificially refined one at that. He had never seen a single congenitally formed Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure before this. In the Daqian Kingdom, he had seen many treasures, but those were Immortal Treasures, relics left behind by Dead Immortals.

"A frog in a well!" one of the Wushan cultivators sneered. "The Myriad Heavens and Worlds are far beyond your imagination. The Wushan Realm has explored over ten Cultivation Worlds; securing Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasures isn’t difficult for us."

"If you die, the Lingbao Sect will be defenseless, and its Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasures will naturally fall into our hands!"

Ling Bozhong addressed Jia Ren, offering an explanation. "This was a well-intentioned reminder, stemming from their shared connection to the Lingbao Lineage. Cultivators of the Mysterious Realm had never ventured into the Void to explore or travel to other Cultivation Worlds; the resources they obtained were limited to those within the Mysterious Realm itself. The Mahayana Stage Cultivators of the Wushan Realm, however, were different. They had long tasted the benefits and were more eager to exploit the resources of other Cultivation Worlds. Whenever they discovered a Cultivation World possessing treasures, provided their strength was sufficient, they would undoubtedly seize its Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasures. By amassing resources and treasures from several worlds, the cultivators of the Wushan Realm were inherently stronger than those from the Mysterious Realm. While cultivators from the Mysterious Realm were still mired in internal conflicts, fighting over their small patch of cultivation resources, the Wushan Realm had long begun consolidating its strength, venturing into other Cultivation Worlds to plunder resources, ushering in an age of void voyaging. The two could not be compared. It was only natural, then, that a gap in resources and treasures had formed between them."

"Thank you for enlightening me, Fellow Daoist," Jia Ren said.

This reminder, given out of consideration for the Lingbao Sect, deserved thanks.

However, Ling Bozhong, his face devoid of emotion, responded indifferently, "Asking for my help is pointless. The Yuanbao Sect cannot make such decisions. Your only slim chance of survival lies in offering the Phoenix and the Divine Beasts."

Thirteen Mahayana Stage Cultivators, nine Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasures... they completely outclassed him in both Realm and Cultivation Level. No matter how he looked at it, his chances of victory were slim.

"As a token of my gratitude for your explanation," Jia Ren said to Ling Bozhong, "if you leave now, I can spare your life."

Hearing Jia Ren’s audacious words, Ling Bozhong was momentarily stunned, then his fury became uncontrollable.

"Such arrogance! No need for further words with this fool, let’s finish him!"

"Hengsha!"

From a Black Pot, fine sand spewed out incessantly. Each grain was incredibly crystalline and fell towards Jia Ren at an astonishing speed. The areas of Jia Ren’s body that came into contact with the sand began to petrify, the condition spreading with alarming rapidity.

This force was unlike any common strength; even the power of Xuanwu couldn’t completely negate it. It felt more like... the previously mentioned Power of Laws!

Sensing its master was under attack, Phoenix Yi flapped its wings, and a tempest of five-colored flames swept forth like a fiery storm. This Phoenix, comparable to one in its adult stage, was formidable. The Jade Bowl emitted an immense frosty aura, resisting the Phoenix Flame. The frosty aura instantly vaporized upon contact with the Phoenix Flame.

Seeing this, the other cultivators rallied in support.

With a flash from the White Compass, a mysterious force froze Phoenix Yi in place. The purple-gold figure sprang to life, transforming into a being exuding power comparable to a Mahayana Stage Cultivator, and charged directly at the Phoenix. Lastly, the stone ruler shot towards the Phoenix’s brow.

Several Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasures combined their power against the Phoenix, showing just how seriously they regarded it.

Meanwhile, a small black sword vanished silently, streaking towards Jia Ren’s head.

Just then, a voice emanated from the nearly half-petrified body, "Dual—Law of Heaven and Earth!"