Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 754 - 748 Reincarnation of a Golden Immortal? Founding Ancestor_1

Chapter 754: Chapter 748 Reincarnation of a Golden Immortal? Founding Ancestor_1

Grand Ancestor Tai Yuan?

As Jiang Taiyuan listened to this familiar appellation, he couldn’t help but become a little distracted. After ascending to the Immortal Realm and finding the path of becoming a True Immortal unattainable, he belonged to the lowest echelon of Immortals. No one had addressed him as "Grand Ancestor" since then.

As the Three Heads and Six Arms and Law of Heaven and Earth dissipated, Jiang Taiyuan resumed his appearance as a withered old man. He drew closer to Jia Ren to scrutinize him. Looking at the somewhat familiar face, memories long sealed away surfaced. A procession of familiar yet strange countenances flashed before his eyes, and he finally remembered this person’s identity.

"Jikong’s little disciple? The sworn brother of Ma Tianbao’s father? Jia Ren?"

It wasn’t that he was unfamiliar; Jia Ren’s Cultivation Level was simply too low... When Jiang Taiyuan had ascended to the Immortal Realm, Jia Ren was still a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator; the Tianbao Sect had thousands of cultivators at a similar level. Few would remember the names and origins of every disciple under them. If Ma Tianbao hadn’t begged him to intervene back then, leading to their single meeting, he wouldn’t have recognized Jia Ren even if they met in the Immortal Realm.

"How is this possible? How long has it been since your Ascension to the Immortal Realm? How could you possibly have reached the Taiyi Jade Immortal Realm?!" Jiang Taiyuan remembered Jia Ren’s identity, his face etched with disbelief. Thousands of years ago, he was just a minor Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator. How could he have suddenly transformed and become a Taiyi Jade Immortal? This must be false!

"Grand Ancestor Tai Yuan, I have not reached the Taiyi Jade Immortal Realm. I am merely in the early stages of the Golden Immortal Realm." The path of By Strength, Prove the Dao does allow my combat power to rival that of a Taiyi Jade Immortal, but my actual Cultivation Level is still only at the early Golden Immortal Realm.

Jiang Taiyuan’s cheek twitched involuntarily. To him, there wasn’t much difference between the Taiyi Jade Immortal Realm and the Golden Immortal Realm... both were heights he could only aspire to his entire life but never reach. He opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to ask how Jia Ren had obtained the Power of Laws, but... a thousand words caught in his throat, and ultimately, he didn’t ask. After all, he wasn’t very familiar with Jia Ren.

"Please, don’t use the title ’Grand Ancestor Tai Yuan.’ In cultivation, precedence is given to those who have achieved more. This junior is unworthy of such an honor..."

Being called Grand Ancestor Tai Yuan by a Golden Immortal made Jiang Taiyuan feel inexplicably flustered. Only Daluo Golden Immortals and those at the Dao Ancestor level were worthy of being addressed as "Grand Ancestor" by a Golden Immortal. Moreover, in the Immortal Realm, there were Grandmasters from the Lingbao Sect who were his seniors. It certainly wasn’t his place to receive such an address. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"How are things in the Mysterious Realm? Does our Sect still exist? And what about my disciple, Ma Tianbao?" Jiang Taiyuan, momentarily stunned by Jia Ren’s revelation, collected himself and hurriedly asked about the Mysterious Realm.

The Lingbao Sect had been in a dire situation, with the Great Sects eyeing it covetously, constantly facing the threat of annihilation. If not for this, Jiang Taiyuan wouldn’t have forcibly remained in the Mysterious Realm, unwilling to undergo Ascension. He faked his Ascension to trick the Xuantiandao Sect into attacking the Lingbao Sect. Before his actual Ascension, he forcefully killed a newly advanced Mahayana expert from the Xuantiandao Sect. This had bought the Lingbao Sect a vital respite. Otherwise, the Lingbao Sect would have been destroyed long ago, never surviving to witness Jia Ren’s rise.

"The Lingbao Sect is now the sole Sect in the Mysterious Realm. When I underwent Ascension, there were no fewer than ten Mahayana Stage cultivators in the Sect. Ma Tianbao, with his Mahayana Realm Cultivation Level, serves as the Chief of Lingbao Sect..."

Jiang Taiyuan: ???

The Lingbao Sect was teetering on the brink, its very lineage in peril. How could it possibly become the sole Sect in the Mysterious Realm? And how could it produce ten Mahayana Stage cultivators? This was unprecedented in the entire history of the Lingbao Sect, simply unimaginable. Even if I returned to the Mysterious Realm, I couldn’t guarantee such a monumental achievement.

Jiang Taiyuan thought of Jia Ren’s Golden Immortal Realm Cultivation Level and swallowed back his rebuttal. If Jia Ren could advance to the Golden Immortal Realm in such a short time, he couldn’t be judged by conventional standards. Naturally, he could achieve what ordinary people could not. He felt immensely fortunate that the Lingbao Sect had someone like Jia Ren to carry on its legacy.

"As long as the Lingbao Sect’s lineage continues in an orderly fashion, this old man can finally be at ease!" Jiang Taiyuan looked at Jia Ren with a peculiar gaze, suspecting him to be a reincarnated Immortal.

An ordinary person’s cultivation speed couldn’t be this fast. Reaching the Golden Immortal Realm so soon after Ascension... the Power of Laws is the biggest hurdle. A reincarnated Immortal might seal their Power of Laws using special methods before rebirth, then unseal their past life’s wisdom, leading to naturally astonishing cultivation speed. Everything that seemed unreasonable now made perfect sense.

"By the way, Senior, you must meet the founding ancestor of the Lingbao Sect. He will surely be very pleased to see you," Jia Ren suggested.

The founding ancestor of the Lingbao Sect? In Jia Ren’s mind, this was a legendary figure, someone endowed with the Heavenly Treasure Body, whose talent and intellect were world-renowned. He created the Heavenly Treasure Spirit Cultivation Technique and the Divine Treasure Heavenly Phenomena Technique, and even forged the Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure through Blood Refinement using Sky Treasure Blood. The precursor to Jia Ren’s primary Cultivation Technique, the Tianbao Transformation Immortal Technique, was the Heavenly Treasure Spirit Cultivation Technique, created by none other than this founding ancestor. Naturally, he wished to meet such an individual and exchange insights. The founding ancestor of the Lingbao Sect ascended to the Immortal Realm over a hundred thousand years ago. What Realm has he reached by now?

"Did Baoxiang Ancestor establish a Lingbao Sect in the Immortal Realm?" Jia Ren voiced his doubt. He felt a strong sense of belonging to the Lingbao Sect. If there was a Lingbao Sect in the Immortal Realm, he wouldn’t mind joining it. When Tian Lingzi, his Master Jikong, Ma Tianbao, and the others underwent Ascension to the Immortal Realm, he could also bring them into the Sect and offer them protection.

Jiang Taiyuan’s expression faltered for a moment. Then, with an awkward smile, he said, "The Lingbao Sect our Ancestor founded in the Immortal Realm was annihilated. We were even hunted by powerful enemies and had no choice but to join another Sect..."

"The Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect has deep ties with our Ancestor. Several of your Grand Uncle-Masters were also brought into the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect by the Ancestor after their Ascensions."

"The Immortal Realm is not peaceful. If the Ancestor hadn’t brought me into the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect, I’d likely be dead by now..."

Not the Lingbao Sect? Jia Ren frowned. If there had been a Lingbao Sect in the Immortal Realm with the same origins, he wouldn’t have minded joining. However, his interest in the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect plummeted. Ultimately, an unfamiliar Sect offers no sense of belonging. Still, a meeting is in order. Close friends like Tian Lingzi, Master Jikong, Wang Fugui, and Ma Tianbao will eventually ascend to the Immortal Realm. I doubt I’ll have the energy to establish a Sect to protect them. The Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect could be a good option for future Ascenders. It’s indeed necessary for me to establish good relations beforehand.

"Since the Ancestral Master is still present, this junior must naturally pay a visit. I’ll trouble you to lead the way."

Jiang Taiyuan nodded. The two activated their Escape Lights and flew towards the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect. Along the way, Jiang Taiyuan’s Escape Light moved at a snail’s pace, his flight speed incredibly slow. The path of a Loose Immortal placed one at the very bottom of the Immortal Realm. They had the weakest strength, lacked the Power of Laws, and could only be considered slightly stronger versions of Mahayana Stage cultivators.

"Please just point the way."

Jiang Taiyuan understood he was being disdained for his slowness. He pointed in the direction, and a hand grabbed him. The next moment, his vision blurred, and he found himself in an unfamiliar place. They were nearly a million li from their previous location.

What kind of Divine Skill is this? Truly worthy of a reincarnated Golden Immortal expert!

After several spatial shifts, covering a distance of over ten million li, they finally stopped before a colossal Immortal Mountain. Jia Ren looked up and was startled to realize this Immortal Mountain was an Immortal Artifact, far surpassing the High-grade Immortal Artifact he had obtained from the Qianhuan Sect in quality.

A Supreme-grade Immortal Artifact? This was enough to prove that the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect was no weaker than the Qianhuan Sect, perhaps even stronger.

Jiang Taiyuan took out a Talisman. Upon activating it, the Talisman shot into the distant Immortal Mountain. Jiang Taiyuan walked ahead, with Jia Ren following half a step behind, as they ascended the stairs. Invisible restrictions washed over them, seemingly trying to discern if they carried any unusual or malevolent energies.

A plaque reading "Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect" hung at the entrance to the Immortal Mountain, where two seemingly young Immortal Attendants stood guard. The aura emanating from them was unmistakably that of... Loose Immortals.

"Senior Brother Tai Yuan, weren’t you managing the shop outside? Why are you back so soon?"

"Who’s this? Don’t tell me he’s another new Ascender from your Lingbao Lineage?"

"Stuck as a Loose Immortal for life. What value is there in cultivating such Ascenders?"

The two Immortal Attendants carried themselves with arrogance, their eyes filled with unconcealed contempt and disdain. Ascenders used to enjoy privileges upon entering a Sect—an abundant supply of resources, prized as treasures fiercely sought by various powers. But the Immortal Realm had undergone a great change. With no Power of Laws present between heaven and earth, the situation was now different. Loose Immortals were forever trapped in the Loose Immortal Realm. Ascenders were, at best, only stronger in combat than native-born Loose Immortals of the Immortal Realm; beyond that, they held no advantage. This slight edge was nothing compared to Loose Immortals nurtured by Sects from a young age, so the Great Sects had lost interest in recruiting Ascenders. Only the Lingbao Lineage still occasionally brought such ’trash’ into the Sect. Anyone who didn’t know better might think this was the Lingbao Sect itself!

"Are you trying to tell me, the Revered One, how to do things?!"

A frigid voice rang out. The two snickering Immortal Attendants felt a heavy blow to their ears and collapsed to the ground, their faces ashen and bloodless. They turned to see a youthful, strikingly handsome figure with a noble bearing. Scrambling to their feet, they bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Grand Uncle-Master!"

The newcomer didn’t spare them a glance. His gaze swept past Jiang Taiyuan to rest on Jia Ren, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"To think a True Dragon has emerged from the Mysterious Realm!"

He had received Jiang Taiyuan’s voice transmission, a few brief words that informed Zhuang Baoxiang of the visitor’s identity. A newly ascended disciple from the Lingbao Sect, with a Golden Immortal Realm Cultivation Level. This was unimaginable. However, as he drew closer and sensed the familiar Heavenly Treasure Immortal Force emanating from Jia Ren, his doubts vanished. Anyone who cultivates my Heavenly Treasure Spirit Cultivation Technique is my rightful successor. And to reach the Golden Immortal Realm... truly astounding.

"Greetings, Ancestral Master." Jia Ren glanced at Zhuang Baoxiang. The man’s aura was profound and unfathomable, his Realm far surpassing his own.

A Taiyi Jade Immortal! Over a hundred thousand years ago, the Power of Laws still existed. With his exceptional talent, it’s not surprising he cultivated to the Taiyi Jade Immortal Realm.

"I have long heard of Ancestral Master’s great name. It is an honor to finally meet you," Jia Ren said, cupping his fists in salute to Zhuang Baoxiang. This was his way of thanking Zhuang Baoxiang for the legacy of the Sect and the Cultivation Techniques he had left behind; without them, Jia Ren could never have progressed to his current Realm so smoothly.

Zhuang Baoxiang smiled warmly. The more he looked at Jia Ren, the more pleased he felt, as if seeing a True Disciple from a distant generation. "There’s no need for such formalities. Let’s speak elsewhere."

As if remembering something, he shot a cold glance at the two Immortal Attendants. Then, the group proceeded towards the heart of the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect. They passed through numerous restrictive barriers and Formations, and the way ahead suddenly opened up. Jia Ren’s senses tingled; he could feel the latent Spiritual Nature of a vast number of Immortal Artifacts hidden within the main hall ahead. The sheer number and quality of Immortal Artifacts within the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect were unexpectedly astounding. Truly befitting a Sect renowned for forging Immortal Artifacts.

Just then, an incredibly terrifying divine consciousness descended upon him, freezing Jia Ren in place, unable to move an inch.

A Daluo Golden Immortal?!