I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Chapter 2061 Him and Me
Chen Lin felt a blur before his eyes, and all the scenery at the bottom of the river disappeared, leaving him back in the ferry space.

He immediately checked his body.

Only after realizing that his physical body had recovered did he let out a soft sigh of relief.

Meng Gu did not disappoint him. After receiving his notification, she released Du Xiaolian's information as quickly as possible, and doing so did indeed meet the conditions for completing the mission, allowing him to escape a disaster.

Otherwise, he would already be dead at He Chengfeng's hands.

Secretly marveling at the difficulty of the mission, Chen Lin focused his attention on the letter in front of him.

Take it and unfold it in your hand.

His expression immediately turned to astonishment.

"Dear Life Experience Participant, congratulations on winning the life bet initiated by Lin Ergou. According to the agreement, the winner will merge with the loser. The merging will begin now."

A gamble with life?

Chen Lin frowned.

The task description didn't mention any betting, so it's unfair that the agreement took effect without his knowledge.

Moreover, he had no connection with Lin Ergou, so why would the other party want to merge with him?
Before Chen Lin could think further, a beam of light flew from the letter and entered his brow.

Followed by.

He then felt a dramatic change in his body.

Almost instantly.

The true fire of the sun within his body, as well as the origin of his soul spots, faded and dissipated for no apparent reason.

The physical body also began to break down.

This greatly surprised Chen Lin.

However, he didn't need to do anything. The letter glowed, enveloping him, and his negative state immediately stabilized. He recovered in all aspects and felt a mysterious and profound feeling.

The process lasted for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

After the light faded, Chen Lin felt exceptionally 'powerful,' as if he had the world under his control.

Countless images flashed through my mind.

It's all related to Lin Ergou.

After all the images flashed by, Chen Lin finally understood what had happened.

Lin Ergou is actually his 'other self'!
The other party was not some rogue cultivator from Wild Dog Alley; that was just their past. When the mission was issued, the other party was already a Saint Realm expert. They simply used Life Coins to purchase the access and sent him to that point in time.

The purpose is self-evident.

The intention is to merge this "other self" with him, gain the characteristics of a sovereign, and increase the chances of advancing to the sovereign level.

After understanding all this, Chen Lin's mind was in turmoil.

The Ferry of Life is amazing. It can even merge different star systems. It seems that the information I had before was just the tip of the iceberg. I wonder how many other incredible abilities it has.

Also.

Chen Lin believed that merging the selves from different star regions would bring greater benefits; otherwise, Lin Ergou would have no reason to seek out outsiders instead of the selves from his own realm.

The condition for advancing to the position of Overlord is to merge all the other versions of oneself in the star field; merging with only one version is useless.

But it's also possible that the other party didn't integrate me into their own level, so they sought out a weaker being from a lower dimension. They probably never imagined that such a difficult task would be completed by this weakling.

No wonder I feel an inexplicable sense of urgency every time I complete a task.

"Fusion complete."

After the light fades, a notification sound appears.

Chen Lin pulled himself together and continued reading the letter. There was a time limit; he didn't want to miss out on the reward.

"Based on your performance, this rating is 'Excellent'."

A line of writing caught Chen Lin's eye, filling him with disappointment.

This assessment was far from his expectations, which is probably why he was only allowed to see part of Lin Ergou's life experiences once, without gaining his memories.

Keep watching.

Chen Lin was once again invigorated.

The following content has changed again.

"Because Lin Ergou interfered with you during the mission, and your chosen assistant performed excellently, your evaluation for this journey of life has been upgraded by one level."

"Overall rating: Excellent."

It's absolutely fantastic!
Chen Lin's emotions were like a rollercoaster, but he finally felt a little hopeful.

Although it wasn't perfect, the reward for being excellent is still quite good. I wonder if I can get another ticket.

The rewards are as follows.

Chen Lin scanned the contents.

"Each person will receive ten Life Coins, one Life Invitation, at least two items from their life experiences (by chance), one stamp, and one sheet of letter paper."

The rewards this time are much greater than last time.

Chen Lin guessed it was because of the difficulty level.

He also suspected that the deeper the letters were retrieved from the river of life, the more difficult the tasks within them would be.

But now is not the time to think about that.

He looked at the last item.

"You can obtain the right to solidify three gains. Please make your selections before the hourglass ends. Otherwise, it will be considered as a waiver."

Chen Lin's mind raced.

It's good that the three rewards weren't converted into boat tickets, but it's also difficult for him to decide which three gains to solidify.

I gained so much from this trip that it would be painful to give up any of it.

With only a few grains of sand left in the hourglass, Chen Lin quickly weighed his options.

The true fire of the sun will definitely solidify.

This flame, having absorbed the essence of three suns, has acquired higher-dimensional properties; this is an opportunity not to be missed.

The Fate Fish that Xiaohua helped him fuse is also a must-have.

The Fish of Destiny not only represents talent, but now also contains the Gaze of Death, the Sword Intent of Death, and the Eye of Heaven. Giving it up would result in a huge loss.

Moreover, both of these gains were obtained through the special properties of the three suns, and it would be impossible to change them once back in the real world.

As for the last one.

One option after another flashed through Chen Lin's mind.

The spiritual gains are also important.

Over the past two hundred years, he has used a large amount of soul ash to enhance his true soul body by more than double, and he is reluctant to give it up.

However, the key to unlocking the soul, the Eight Gates Summoning Lock Technique, is equally important.

These two things involve a higher level of the soul, and it would be very difficult to obtain them again if this opportunity was missed. After all, even Xiaohua had never come into contact with them, so you can imagine how rare they are.

And the honeycomb treasure.

If he could take him out, he could basically do whatever he wanted in the Rainbow Realm, and he could use him when he went to the Star Ruins.

There's also the fire manipulation technique that Xiao Hua taught him. I wonder if that counts as a gain in his life journey. She wasn't a helper he brought in according to the rules, unlike the Soul-Destroying Finger that the Silver Fairy taught him. It's very likely that his memories of her have been erased.

The more I think about it, the more headache I get.

The hourglass is slowly decreasing.

Chen Lin was still hesitant.

After thinking for a moment, he tentatively asked, "Can items obtained randomly be specified using Life Coins?"

And we actually received a response.

A notification sounded in my mind: "Selecting a random item requires a special item. Life Coins can only increase the probability of selection. The more Life Coins you use, the higher the probability of selection. Do you want to use it?"

"Can I use the Life Coins I obtained this time?"

Chen Lin asked again.

Last time I only got three, so I don't think it will have much effect.

This time, the random reward is at least two items, and possibly more, so he needs to improve the probability.

"can."

Ten coins of life appeared.

"Then let's use it!"

Chen Lin said through gritted teeth.

If you let things take their course, anything is possible. He was lucky to get the Black Tiger Heart last time, but he can't always be so lucky. Maybe this time it will become something he can't use.

“Please state the specified item and pay the corresponding amount in Life Coins.”

After the reminder ended, the letter rippled, revealing a series of items, all acquired through experience. There were treasures like beehives, teacups that had been purchased, steamed buns that had been eaten, clothes that had been worn, and countless other things.

Chen Lin suddenly understood.

Items acquired by chance must also be your own; items not acquired do not count.

But he has lived for nearly two hundred years and used so many things that it would be extremely difficult to find something he needs by chance.

He might even choose something that is harmful to him.

For example, the Great Xuandu Seal, the half of the Ruyi Token, and other oaths and contracts.

Calm your mind.

Chen Lin imagined the key to unlocking the soul, and the pattern on the black key froze.

He took out two Life Coins, thought for a moment, then took out another one, and put them all into the image.

There was a flash of light.

All three Life Coins have disappeared.

then.

Chen Lin then imagined the Eight Gates Summoning Lock Technique and used three Life Coins to bet on it.

Then he placed two on the honeycomb, one on the sword technique he obtained from the Extreme Sword Sect, and another on a large bottle of Soul Ash.

All ten Life Coins have been used up.

The three coins from last time were left untouched, kept for unforeseen circumstances.

After completing the task, Chen Lin confirmed the three solidified gains: the soul, the true fire of the sun, and the fish of destiny.

The hourglass eventually ran out of sand.

The letter paper scattered on its own without any wind.

A box appeared out of thin air. Chen Lin took a deep look at the River of Life in the distance, caught the box, and exited the ferry space.

Outside the top hat building.

When Yanli saw Chen Lin come out, she hurriedly greeted him with a smile.

"Brother Chen is indeed a man of great fortune. I wonder if you have gained anything from this trip?"

"so so."

Chen Lin didn't say much.

He countered with, "What time is it now? How long have I been inside?"

"Not long after, this ferry of life remained unchanged. Time inside is frozen relative to the outside, so Brother Chen need not worry."

"That's good."

Chen Lin felt relieved.

Then he walked towards the house with Yanli.

At this moment, the other masters also gathered around, their gazes towards Chen Lin filled with inquiry.

Chen Lin ignored him.

He walked into the room expressionlessly, checked his body first, and confirmed that all three gains had been successfully solidified, which put his mind at ease.

With his current strength, the strange creatures of Delos City are nothing to fear.

As for outside the city.

We need to see if the colorful road pass allows us to leave the city before we can go out and learn about the situation outside.

Let's resolve the situation in Dero City first.

Chen Lin looked at Yan Li.

He asked casually, "Brother Yan, would you be willing to work for me?"

Yan Li's eyes flickered slightly.

He then clasped his hands in a fist salute and said, "Please feel free to give me your orders, my lord. I will follow your lead without hesitation!"

"Hahaha."

Chen Lin laughed heartily.

“Brother Yan is indeed a smart man, but there’s no need to lower yourself. We’re just friends, or brothers. I won’t be staying here for long. From now on, this city of Deluo will be under your control.”

"Thank you very much, Brother Chen!"

Yanli was overjoyed.

He immediately said, "My Yan family is known for producing beautiful women. Once we get in touch with the family, I will definitely introduce you to a few more, Brother Chen."

Chen Lin's lips twitched.

A wave of hands.

“I have no interest in women, nor do I need to solidify relationships in this way. You can help me collect large sums of money and life coins, and also keep an eye out for other cultivation resources. If you can meet my expectations, it is possible that I can help you establish a powerful force.”

Don't wait for the other person to respond.

Chen Lin continued, "However, this city of Delos is currently covered by the Light Disaster. Even if we occupy it, it will be difficult to develop. Do you have any ideas?"

Yanli answered immediately.

"The Light Disaster is not invincible. There are still treasures that can isolate the strange energy, but I don't have any. I can only survive by relying on this Ferry of Life building for now, and I will make a decision after I contact my family."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lin's heart stirred.

It's a pity we couldn't get the Sunstone, otherwise it should have been able to dispel the darkness in the city. As for the Light Crystal, it's probably useless if the level isn't high enough.

I wonder if the sun's true fire would be suitable.

Think of this.

Chen Lin called out to Yan Li, left the house, and flew into the Dark Realm.

First, clear away the strange things in the city, then go to the city lord's mansion, separate a wisp of true solar fire, and place it on the roof of the mansion.

The firelight dispelled the darkness, illuminating an area of ​​several miles around and bringing life to the entire city.

"Brother Chen is mighty!"

Yanli's eyes suddenly lit up.

With this flame, the city of Delos came to life.

His ability to manage this place elevates his status several notches, and even those in his family who looked down on him will now have to look up to him.

Chen Lin glanced at the other person.

I thought about it.

He then took out a jade talisman and imprinted his own mark on it.

He handed it to the other party and said, "My true fire can last for about a hundred years. If you want it to continue burning, you need to provide a high-grade, supreme yang treasure. Whether you can do it or not depends on your ability."

"As for this jade talisman..."

"With it, you can borrow the power of true fire. Even a Grand Master would have to give way. It's enough to protect you."

Yanli excitedly accepted the jade talisman.

He patted his chest and assured him, "Brother Chen, rest assured, I will definitely manage Dero City well and do my best to collect resources for you!"

He was aware of his own situation.

Having been trapped in Dero City for so many years, he doesn't know what changes have occurred in his family. Even if there haven't been any, he won't be able to get any resources if he goes back alone, as the family's interests have already been divided up by those people.

But if we can control Dero City.

Whether or not he can contact his family, he will remain in an invincible position, which means he has the capital to rise again.

Chen Lin nodded in satisfaction.

Those who know the current affairs are handsome.

He wasn't afraid of the other party being ambitious; he was afraid of the other party being incompetent. The better the other party developed, the more resources they could collect, and the more useful they would be to him.

As for being out of control.

It doesn't matter.

This place is just a stepping stone for him. Once he leaves the Seven Star Realm and goes to a higher-dimensional cultivation place, this place will be of no use to him.

The entrance to the ferry of life cannot be only here.

After giving a few more instructions, Chen Lin went into a room alone and began to check the spoils of his trip.

The Nightmare Realm was merely a channel for him to obtain resources, not a place where he would live permanently. The environment there was not suitable for cultivation, so he still needed to focus on the real world.

With this gain, even if the Four Great Calamities of 1314 appear, they will be powerless against him.

No other materials are needed.

He simply merged himself with the true fire of the sun, and no one in the Rainbow Realm could do anything to him.

He'll see then who's plotting against him and give them a huge surprise!