Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 640 - 635: Hidden Guns and Secret Arrows, Sending You to Meet Your Ancestors_1

Chapter 640: Chapter 635: Hidden Guns and Secret Arrows, Sending You to Meet Your Ancestors_1

Indeed, as Tian Lingzi had speculated, Shenxiao Sect and Jiuyou Sect had been destroyed one after another. A recent and vivid lesson was just before their eyes.

The remedy for self-preservation was the Breath of Stars Barrier of Lingbao Sect.

Lingbao Sect definitely would not allow them to enter, as it would only increase uncertainties.

After all, had the roles been reversed, they would have made the same decision.

The third top Sect that the Complete Cryptids visited was Beyond the Heavens, which, if nothing unexpected occurred, would be the third top Sect destroyed by Bizarre Demons.

Evil Cultivators and Demon Cultivators seek power, not their original appearances; indeed, many Cultivation Techniques cause them to become non-human.

Xuan Realm Cultivators had lost all hope. In the face of sect destruction and the peril of death, preserving oneself was the true path.

Countless cultivators surrendered to the Bizarre Demons, willing to pledge their loyalty.

Similar incidents had occurred before, but the Hidden Cultivation Sect and the Saint Race did not believe Human Cultivators had the right to negotiate terms with them; they only wanted a massacre.

Their fate was not hard to imagine.

Times had changed. Outer Realm Cultivators had emerged, introducing a potential risk.

Lingbao Sect was a tough bone to chew, a headache that never seemed to go away.

The only solution was to integrate the forces of the top Great Sects of the Xuan Realm for their own use and to exterminate the last remaining strong opposition. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Beyond the Heavens was the first to submit, and its cultivators gradually transformed into new Bizarre Persons.

With a living example before them, top Sects now had another choice besides destruction – to become Bizarre Persons.

Beyond the Heavens, Shimo Sect, Xuantiandao Sect, Samsara Valley, and other Sects had fallen in succession, giving rise to more and more Bizarre Persons.

Cultivators unwilling to join them had failed to escape; all had died without a trace.

This was also why the Sects that came after did not face extermination.

They were no longer Sects of cultivators; they had become Bizarre Person Forces!

Now, they were busy merging with Sacred Blood, absorbing the power of Bizarre Demons, and transforming into Bizarre Bodies.

Once all the transformations were complete and their strength greatly increased, the Xuan Realm would become a world of Bizarre Cultivators.

The Saint Race and Bizarre Persons were on high alert to prevent any leaks of this news, to avoid alarming Lingbao Sect.

Apart from increasing the number of Bizarre Persons and their power, plans for internal strife and blood contamination had begun.

Bizarre Persons sent out cultivators under their control to deliberately spread the message that Lingbao Sect was the last sanctuary of the Xuan Realm, protecting cultivators and isolating Bizarre Demons.

They constantly pressured Sects of all sizes, driving them towards Lingbao Sect’s territory.

If not for this, such a massive number of cultivators would not have gathered outside Lingbao Sect.

It would be different for cultivators above the Divinity Transformation Stage; reaching Lingbao Sect would not be a problem. However, Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, and Golden Core Stage Cultivators could not break through the Bizarre Demons’ blockade.

These cultivators would become a burden for Lingbao Sect.

What if Lingbao Sect didn’t accept them?

They would all die outside Lingbao Sect, and their blood, by the millions, would turn into the Filthy Spirit Demon Source Grand Formation, breaking and contaminating the Breath of Stars Barrier.

And if millions of cultivators joined Lingbao Sect?

The most robust barriers were always breached from within.

Any cultivator who entered Lingbao Sect was a potential risk, and there were also those inside controlled by Bizarre Persons. Once the order was given, they would become the spear aimed at Lingbao Sect.

Whichever path Lingbao Sect chose, both were inescapable troubles.

Never had they imagined that Lingbao Sect would take a third path.

A second Breath of Stars Barrier!

Lingbao Sect planned to place the newly joined cultivators between the first and the second Breath of Stars Barriers.

Thus, the spear of the million cultivators would hardly be effective, as they would not be able to break the Breath of Stars Barrier from within.

One Breath of Stars Barrier was troublesome enough; adding another made breaking through exponentially more difficult.

Mahayana Stage Cultivators lurking in secret realized the bad turn of events and rushed to interfere, but ultimately, they were a step too late.

The Breath of Stars Barrier had been established, now an impregnable defense.

Even Mahayana Stage Cultivators found it hard to shake.

"Instead of being proper cultivators, you serve as dogs to Bizarre Persons! You old fogies are a disgrace to Xuan Realm Cultivators!"

Tian Lingzi sneered as he watched the three figures fly towards him.

The three emitted the aura of Mahayana Stage Cultivators, rare powerhouses of the Xuan Realm, known respectively as The Lord of Taoist Evil Demons from Beyond the Heavens, Taishi Mojun from Shimo Sect, and Yinxijiemojun from Samsara Valley.

The whereabouts of Qingxuan Zhenjun from Xuantiandao Sect were unknown.

The eight top Sects of the Xuan Realm were either defunct or destroyed, drastically changed from before. Only Lingbao Sect remained, fighting a lone battle.

Oh, and there were also the countless cultivators who had just entered the second Breath of Stars Barrier.

"Chief of Lingbao Sect, you misunderstand! We too received the news and wanted to come to Lingbao Sect for refuge."

"We ask that Lingbao Sect, for the sake of us all being fellow cultivators, give us a chance."

Not a trace of strange energy was felt on the three of them. Could their guess have been wrong?

Now, with inner and outer Breath of Stars Barriers in place, Lingbao Sect could consider absorbing Shimo Sect, Beyond the Heavens, and Samsara Valley.

These three top Sects were far stronger than a million disorganized rabble. The more powerful integrated cultivators there were, the easier it would be to deal with the Bizarre Demons.

In that moment, many were enticed by the idea.

"The three Sects are unharmed despite the Complete Cryptids’ attacks. Their means to deal with Bizarre Demons must not be weak; otherwise, they would not have the leisure to come to the territory of Lingbao Sect."

"Lingbao Sect is but a humble sect and cannot entertain guests of your stature," Jia Ren said, his voice indifferent as he swept his gaze over the three Mahayana Stage Cultivators.

All three kept their eyes on Jia Ren. This up-and-coming talent was already renowned; his reputation was well-known to them.

A Nascent Soul Early Stage Cultivator who had fought the Golden-Winged Peng Bird and saved Lingbao Sect from peril.

He was also suspected to be the creator of the Breath of Stars Barrier that blocked the Bizarre Demons.

Not to mention, he also possessed the legendary Phoenix Flame and was rumored to have three Divine Beasts.

Although this person was only at the Nascent Soul Early Stage, the feats he had accomplished made even Mahayana Stage Cultivators feel inadequate in comparison.

What they envied was why this person wasn’t a cultivator from their own sect?!

If it weren’t for this, they wouldn’t have chosen this path.

"The Grand Elder of Lingbao Sect, Jia Ren? I’ve long heard your name; you are indeed exceptional."

"It is said that your Daoist skills are profound and your combat power is comparable to that of Mahayana Stage Cultivators. I, though untalented, have come specifically to learn from you."

"I haven’t yet settled a score with you! Where did you learn the Yama Heavenly Child technique? Do you realize that it’s a core inheritance of Shimo Sect?!"

The three Mahayana Stage Cultivators all showed great interest in Jia Ren. Of course, they also wanted to get their hands on the Young Phoenix he possessed.

Only Taishi Mojun of Shimo Sect wanted more.

The method Jia Ren had last used to deal with the Golden-Winged Peng Bird seemed to be the Yama Heavenly Child, and it appeared even more... authentic than the version Shimo Sect used.

If I could understand the truth, perhaps my own Great Divine Ability Yama Emperor could advance even further!

The three Mahayana Stage Cultivators directed their challenge towards Jia Ren.

Jia Ren, however, naturally couldn’t be bothered.

"You’ve lived for who knows how many years. Compared to you, I’m just a child. Are you trying to bully someone younger by leveraging your age?"

He always preferred to act only when he was assured of success. If he decided to make a move, he would ensure the target was utterly eradicated with swift and decisive force.

For example, when dealing with the Golden-Winged Peng Bird, he had prepared an Infant Bizarre in advance; otherwise, it would have been impossible to counter and kill the Golden-Winged Peng Bird.

He would have perished, his dao extinguished, because his recovery speed could not match the Golden-Winged Peng Bird’s destructive power.

"To my knowledge, Lingbao Sect’s recruitment of you is driven by ill intentions! Do you truly believe they want to save you?"

"There’s a Forbidden Pill technique at Medicine King Peak of Lingbao Sect called the Seed Pill Technique!"

"This technique allows them to plant these elixirs within a cultivator’s body, turning you all into Medicine Men who will serve to help Lingbao Sect Cultivators improve their Cultivation Levels!"

The Lord of Taoist Evil Demons from Beyond the Heavens looked towards the Breath of Stars Barrier with a smile, at the million cultivators who had just settled within, believing themselves safe.

His words were like a poisoned blade, stabbing deep into their hearts.

Instantly, the recently quieted crowd erupted in commotion, looking incredulously towards Lingbao Sect.

The veracity of this claim could not be easily dismissed!

This was because Lingbao Sect did, in fact, possess the Alchemy Recipe for the Seed Pill Technique.

So, this was the hidden gambit!

Was Medicine King Valley’s entry into the sect part of the Bizarre Demons’ scheme?

Or was this a method to slander the newly joined Medicine King Peak lineage?

Regardless of the truth, once the seed of doubt was planted, it would be difficult to uproot.

Distrust fractured the relationship between the million cultivators, Medicine King Peak, and Lingbao Sect.

The one playing this game of chess indeed possessed extraordinary methods!

This was a step-by-step plan to push Lingbao Sect into a desperate situation!

If it weren’t for the establishment of the second Breath of Stars Barrier, with the first acting as a buffer, Lingbao Sect would already be in utter chaos.

"Is this true?!"

"Is Lingbao Sect going to turn us into Medicine Men?!"

"Your intentions are malicious! Is this how a renowned and orthodox sect behaves?"

"Ptui! Lingbao Sect’s intentions are despicable! We absolutely cannot just sit by and await our doom!"

Spies planted among the million cultivators began to incite unrest, constantly fanning the flames of discontent and attempting to sow discord.

The Heterodox Peak Master acted decisively; one after another, those spreading rumors fell dead.

Ruthless measures were employed against those disrupting the order of Lingbao Sect.

If these hidden dangers are not eliminated now, then when?

If one dared to step forward, he would kill one; if two stepped forward, he would kill them both.

In a short while, most of those who had dared to emerge were dead. An eerie silence fell upon the scene, the crowd apparently deterred by the merciless actions.

Lingbao Sect needed someone to play the good cop and someone else to play the bad cop.

The Heterodox Peak Master had taken on the role of the bad cop.

This was a practical demonstration to everyone that Lingbao Sect was not only capable of saving people but also capable of killing.

"Are you trying to cover up the truth by slaughtering people to silence them? Do you think this will shut everyone up?"

"You are the sinners of Lingbao Sect! Ten thousand years of esteemed reputation, ruined in an instant!"

"This won’t stop the wagging tongues of the masses!"

A sarcastic voice arose, followed by the voice of Yinxijiemojun from Samsara Valley.

If they had actually committed the act, they would have taken responsibility.

But to be unjustly blamed for something they hadn’t done – this caused countless Lingbao Sect Cultivators to cast hostile looks towards Medicine King Peak.

The Medicine King Peak Master, looking panic-stricken, quickly explained, "We truly knew nothing of this!"

"We joined Lingbao Sect with no ill intent! We are all one body now and will stand or fall with Lingbao Sect!"

Allowing this issue to fester would lead to endless future trouble.

Since the internal strife was difficult to resolve, the best course was to create a common enemy and unify against an external threat.

"You three must be the mouthpieces for the Bizarre Demons, right?"

"Choosing not to be proper humans and instead serving the Bizarre Demons – you truly dishonor your ancestors!"

"Of course, it’s not for me to judge."

"What I *can* do is... send you to meet your deceased ancestors!"

Jia Ren strode forward, passing through the two Star Walls. Instantaneously, the sky above contorted, and a vast amount of Spiritual Power converged, gathering the Great Power of Heaven and Earth into his being.