Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 712 - 706: Immortal Path Cut Off? Ascension Pill?_1

Chapter 712: Chapter 706: Immortal Path Cut Off? Ascension Pill?_1

Published on 2024-02-14 11:51 | VIP Chapter

Ascenders? How could my identity be exposed?

Jia Ren had been concealing himself using the Nine-tailed Fox’s Power, the Deceiving the Heavens Pearl, and the Hidden Immortal Technique, thinking he could fool everyone. Unexpectedly, his identity had been pierced through so swiftly.

"I am Zhen Yi. Greetings, fellow Daoist."

Jia Ren glanced at the alluringly postured woman, unable to sense her cultivation realm. Unclear about this woman’s background, he deemed it unwise to use the Purple Extreme Demonic Eye to probe her in her presence.

"Your name is fake, isn’t it?"

The woman’s eyes seemed capable of seeing into one’s heart; she had somehow determined that Jia Ren was using a pseudonym.

"My name is Tu Bai Ling. I hold no malice towards you, fellow Daoist. You bear the bloodline of the Nine-tailed Fox Clan, which makes us half-kin."

"The reason for seeking you out is my interest in the affairs of the Fox Clan in the Lower Realm."

"I’ve approached you so abruptly to warn you to resolve your hidden dangers as soon as possible."

Nine-tailed Fox? Is she a Demon Immortal of the Demon Race? Do I have trouble looming over me?

Jia Ren, new to the Immortal Realm and unfamiliar with the Chaotic Immortal Realm, was practically a greenhorn. He wasn’t sure whether the woman was intentionally trying to frighten him or if there was truth to her words.

It’s better to believe it and be cautious than to dismiss it and be caught unprepared.

Seeing a rare opportunity for answers, Jia Ren quickly cupped his hands and said, "I ask for your guidance, fellow Daoist."

Heavenly Treasure Immortal Force formed a silver screen, isolating sound and prying eyes, creating a private space for their conversation. He would still have to judge the truth of the information she provided.

"Ascenders must not only transform their Spiritual Power into Immortal Power but also resolve the Mortal Dust Aura from the Lower Realm."

"The Mortal Dust Aura, still clinging to you, suppresses your strength in the Immortal Realm, preventing you from exerting even one-tenth of your power."

"The best solution is the Ascension Pool."

Jia Ren nodded silently. The suppression he faced was more than tenfold. The Kunpeng Form, which could expand its wings thirty thousand miles, had been forcefully condensed to a mere three hundred miles. This was also why he was reluctant to engage others in combat.

"Under normal circumstances, Ascenders sign a contract with the guardians of the Ascension Platform. They serve them for a thousand to several thousand years before they can use the Ascension Pool."

"I’m not sure what conditions the rotating guardian of the Chaotic Immortal Realm’s Ascension Platform set that led to you not forming a partnership, fellow Daoist."

"If you cannot resolve this issue in time, you will inevitably attract the Mortal Dust Celestial Tribulation."

So, there are such intricacies involved in ascending to the Immortal Realm.

You Zichang hadn’t proposed any terms or partnerships to him; instead, he immediately tried to sell him as an immortal pet.

So the Mortal Dust Aura is a means they use to restrict my strength!

Jia Ren was unaware of the power of the Mortal Dust Celestial Tribulation, and with his strength compromised, he did not want to face any celestial tribulation. He had already made an enemy of You Zichang, the guardian of the Ascension Platform, so entering the Ascension Pool would be problematic. Approaching proactively would not only bar his entry into the Ascension Pool but also mean walking right into a trap.

Jia Ren wasn’t afraid of You Zichang, but he knew the Ascension Pool was immensely important. Even a fool could tell that You Zichang had backing. With his current strength, forcefully breaking in was tantamount to courting death.

"Are there other solutions?" With the abundance of treasures in the Immortal Realm, surely there’s more than one way to resolve this.

"The first method is the Ascension Pill." Tu Bai Ling’s eyes crinkled at the corners with a hint of a smile; she had anticipated Jia Ren’s question and had the answer ready.

The Ascension Pill?

Upon hearing this familiar name, Jia Ren couldn’t help but show a strange expression. In his memory, it was a Forbidden Pill from the Great Wilderness Market; he had even acquired the Alchemy Recipe for an Ascension Pill. However, the two were merely identical in name but vastly different in effect. The former was a Forbidden Pill that induced hallucinations and euphoria. Long-term use would halt any progress in the Great Dao, making it virtually the same as suicide. The latter was useful for Immortals, allowing them to resolve the Mortal Dust Aura.

"How can I obtain the Ascension Pill?" Since she was already providing answers, Jia Ren decided to press on and get to the bottom of it. If the Ascension Pool was not an option, his only hope for resolving the Mortal Dust Aura lay with the Ascension Pill.

"This pill is difficult to concoct and is traditionally used by Sects to recruit Ascenders and Loose Immortals."

"The cost involved will not be much less than that of the Ascension Pool."

Jia Ren listened silently, feeling that the Ascension Pill suited his needs well.

My Alchemy Skills aren’t bad. If I can just get one Ascension Pill and learn about the Immortal Realm’s Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, replicating it shouldn’t be hard. I only need one Ascension Pill!

"What realm is a Loose Immortal?" The more information Jia Ren acquired, the more questions arose in his mind. He wasn’t well-versed in the cultivation realms or other information about the Immortal Realm, so he saw Tu Bai Ling as an excellent source of insight.

Tu Bai Ling pressed her hand to her forehead and casually tossed a Jade Slip to him.

"Above the Mahayana Realm is the True Immortal Realm, comprising five types of Immortals."

"They are Loose Immortals, Profound Immortals, Earth Immortals, True Immortals, and Bizarre Immortals. The Jade Slip contains pertinent records; you’ll understand at a glance."

"We who came later were born in an inopportune time. Unable to comprehend the Power of Laws, the path of the True Immortal is inaccessible to us, forcing us onto the path of the Bizarre Immortal."

Jia Ren accepted the Jade Slip, confirmed there were no issues, and then probed it with his divine sense.

The records in this Jade Slip are quite detailed. Cultivator realms are standard, but the Immortal ranks become much more complex.

After reaching the Mahayana Realm, those who haven’t comprehended the Power of Laws are called Loose Immortals.

Those who break the limits of the flesh follow the path of the Profound Immortal. The collapse of this Great Dao means this path has reached its limit; it’s impossible to refine the Profound Immortal’s Power of Laws into one’s body.

Earth Immortals follow the Power of Faith system. Now, they have become a special type of Bizarre Immortal, controlled by Bizarre Immortals who wield Faith Bizarre Power, effectively becoming their minions.

After The Three Thousand Great Paths transformed into the Three Thousand Fiendish Ways, True Immortals became a legend of the past. The only existing True Immortals are survivors from a hundred thousand years ago, and no new True Immortal has been born since.

To this day, Bizarre Immortals are on the verge of replacing True Immortals as the orthodox path in the Immortal Realm.

Above the True Immortal Realm lies the Golden Immortal Realm, which no one from later generations has managed to reach.

Jia Ren furrowed his brow upon finishing the Jade Slip.

The transformation of The Three Thousand Great Paths into Dao Bizarre has had a profound impact on the Immortal Realm, far beyond the mere emergence of Bizarre Demons.

I didn’t expect it to have also affected the path of Immortal Cultivation. The channel for advancement is blocked; there’s no room left for further improvement. With the Immortal Realm’s Great Dao compromised, there’s no hope of comprehending the Laws. How can I cross this threshold?

The path of the Profound Immortal is not viable. The path of the Earth Immortal is similar to that of the Bizarre Immortal. With the Faith Bizarre in my possession, my growth isn’t controlled by other Bizarre Immortals. However, my growth is limited by the strength of the Faith Bizarre. If a stronger Faith Bizarre senses me, it will surely spell trouble. What’s more, I don’t want to limit my future to the Faith Bizarre Power. The only seemingly normal path of advancement... is actually that of the Bizarre Immortal.

A sense of uncertainty about the future flashed in Jia Ren’s eyes. What path should I take from now on?

"Do the supreme experts of the Immortal Realm have no solution for the Dao Bizarre and the seals?"

The Immortal Realm lacks the Power of Laws, blocking cultivators’ advancement paths. After a hundred thousand years, haven’t the top experts in the Immortal Realm found a solution? With no path forward in the Great Dao, how should I proceed?

Tu Bai Ling helplessly shook her head. "It’s not that easy!"

"The Immortal Realm’s Great Dao transformed into Dao Bizarre, affecting even the Dao Ancestors. The Mixed Primordial Dao Ancestor attempted to reverse the Bizarre Path back into the Immortal Path, but ultimately failed."

"If not for the supreme experts in the Immortal Realm contending against the Bizarre Immortals and Dao Bizarre, ordinary cultivators and immortals would have no place to survive."

Even beings like the Dao Ancestors, the pinnacle of strength in the Immortal Realm, couldn’t rectify the situation. I can only sigh helplessly. However, I remembered the Profound Heaven Suppressing Immortal Demon Pagoda. It’s a miracle of later generations, the first Xuantian Immortal Treasure ever created. Perhaps I can find a solution within the Profound Heaven Suppressing Immortal Demon Pagoda to reconnect the severed Power of Laws and walk the path of a True Immortal. Whether I succeed or not, I’ll have to explore it myself.

"I have answered your questions; now you should satisfy my curiosity."

"Does the Nine-tailed Fox Clan still exist in the Lower Realm?" Tu Bai Ling didn’t waste time on Dao Bizarre and circled back to the initial topic.

"The Nine-tailed Fox’s Power I possess was a gift from a friend, Ali. I haven’t encountered other Nine-tailed Foxes across the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, so I’m unclear on the current status of the Nine-tailed Fox Clan."

The woman likely possessed some means to discern lies. Jia Ren, unsure of her exact criteria, formulated a response he believed to be flawless. He was indeed on good terms with Nine-tailed Fox Ali, and since he hadn’t traveled the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, he genuinely didn’t know if other Nine-tailed Fox Clans existed.

Tu Bai Ling nodded, discerning that Jia Ren wasn’t lying. The power he possessed lacked any aura of bloodthirsty Evil Qi or resentment, indicating the Nine-tailed Fox’s bloodline was not obtained through forceful plunder. Otherwise, she would have seized the opportunity long ago to avenge her deceased kin.

"Thank you for resolving my doubts, fellow Daoist. This has been of great help to me."

"One last question, fellow Daoist. Are there powerful forces in the Chaotic Immortal Realm? And where can I obtain the Ascension Pill?"

Setting aside the issue of the Power of Laws for now, resolving the Mortal Dust Aura is the most pressing matter. If I continue to be suppressed by the Immortal Realm, my strength will dwindle, making my already precarious situation even worse. To die at the hands of an enemy weaker than myself would be an unbearable humiliation, a death I couldn’t accept.

"There are several powerful forces in the Chaotic Immortal Realm, but the vast majority are Sects belonging to the Bizarre Immortal lineage, and they do not recruit Loose Immortals."

"The other three forces are Heavenly Immortal View, Demon God Temple, and Demon Source Cave."

"Each has its own conditions and requirements. Fellow Daoist, you should try your luck with these three."

She tossed him a fragrant Jade Token. It contained three coordinates, each marked with a different color. These can be used for navigation to find the locations of the three factions.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist, for the explanation. I will engrave this great kindness in my heart."

Tu Bai Ling chatted casually with Jia Ren for a few more moments, then seemed to sense something. With a charming smile, she said, "I just remembered I have urgent matters to attend to, so I shall take my leave."

"The Chaotic Immortal Realm is not a benevolent place; you’d better find a way to leave this domain, fellow Daoist."

She departed with a gust of fragrance, clearly having urgent matters to attend to.

Jia Ren had obtained satisfactory information in the Market and was in no hurry to leave. He occasionally glanced over the various stalls, broadening his horizons. Jade Slips containing information were his primary focus.

If I want to refine Ascension Pills in the future, but I don’t recognize the alchemy ingredients or Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, how could I possibly succeed?

As he walked through the Market, he bought several Jade Slips from various stalls, paying with handfuls of Top-quality Spirit Stones. Although Immortal Jade is used in the Immortal Realm, Top-quality Spirit Stones could still be used to purchase some goods.

As Jia Ren was making his purchases, his senses suddenly tingled; three streaks of Escape Light flew into the sky above the Market.

I recall Tu Bai Ling’s hasty departure. Could it be related to these newcomers? Better safe than sorry!

Jia Ren’s form shifted. His appearance and aura transformed completely, and then he left the Market.