I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Chen Lin appeared within the fiefdom.

"Owner!"

Wushuang was sitting on the shore of the lake, which had turned into a lake, lost in thought. Sensing Chen Lin's presence, she immediately flew over happily to greet him.

Chen Lin sized up the other person.

Satisfied, he said, "Not bad, the body transformation is very effective. Two more transformations will change its form and reach the level of a life form. Although it is not a true life, it can still cultivate autonomously."

"Thank you, Master!"

Wushuang seemed very happy.

Then he asked with concern, "Young Master came in and said that you went missing on the Rainbow Bridge. Did you encounter any danger?"

"Chen Ling'er came by?"

The young master Wushuang mentioned is Chen Ling'er, and only Chen Ling'er can freely enter and leave the fiefdom.

"Ah."

Wushuang nodded.

"Has Master not returned to Kaiyuan Realm yet? Then we must tell Young Master. She has come in several times because she was worried about you, and she cried every time."

"I see."

Chen Lin felt a warm glow in his heart.

Family love is family love, and no other relationship can replace it. This daughter was not spoiled in vain.

Suppress your emotions.

Chen Lin then looked at Wushuang and asked, "Did you just have a feeling that you had forgotten about me, and now you suddenly remember me?"

"Forgotten?"

Wushuang looked completely bewildered.

She then said in a panic, "Why would Master say that? Is there something I did wrong? I will never forget Master."

"Oh, it's nothing, don't overthink it."

Chen Lin comforted the other party.

He then fell into thought.

One thing can be confirmed by Musou's reaction.

Once his identity is switched back, not only will his traces of existence be fully restored, but people will also forget that he was ever forgotten, making it impossible to confirm that he had ever 'disappeared'.

His memory, however, remains unaffected.

This is a good sign.

Also.

After the second identity is sealed, Yuan Shanyue's traces will disappear, and no one will know that such a master once existed. In the future, if you want to deal with people with powerful backgrounds or compete for treasures, you can send Yuan Shanyue.

However, this is contingent on the Earthworm's energy keeping up; otherwise, switching identities will be a challenge.

I chatted with Wushuang for a while.

Chen Lin did not rush to summon Chen Ling'er. Instead, he concealed his aura, changed his appearance, and left the fiefdom to catch up with Zhou Xianli and his group.

He flashed and stopped the group.

Sensing the terrifying pressure emanating from Chen Lin, the group's expressions changed drastically.

Zhou Xianli hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.

He introduced himself, saying, "I am Zhou Xianli, a steward of the Immortal King's Palace in the Immortal Realm. I greet you, senior. May I ask what brings you here to stop us?"

"So you are a fellow cultivator from the Celestial Realm."

Chen Lin smiled kindly.

"Don't worry, I mean no harm. I just wanted to ask if you've encountered any strange beasts. Strange beasts frequently appear in this area, and I just wanted to observe them."

The group relaxed.

Zhou Xianli immediately replied, "Reporting to senior, we have not encountered any strange beasts and are investigating the situation."

"Didn't you encounter it?"

Chen Lin narrowed his eyes slightly.

Then, with a flick of his wrist, he took out the Heart-Questioning Seal.

At the same time, he activated a secret technique, his voice becoming ethereal, and asked, "What are your names? Where are you from? Have you encountered any strange beasts nearby?"

"Junior Zhou Xianli, junior Shang Qianfeng..."

The five people looked dazed and simultaneously gave their names.

He continued, "We come from the Immortal King's Palace in the Immortal Realm to investigate the situation of the void rift, and we have not yet encountered any strange beasts."

Chen Lin remained silent for a while.

He put away the Heart-Questioning Seal and the secret technique, and his figure vanished in a flash.

Zhou Xianli and the others looked at each other, but dared not linger and quickly fled into the distance.

Within the fiefdom.

Chen Lin reappeared.

After dismissing the invincible warrior, he stood by the lake, lost in thought.

Those people didn't even remember the strange beast!

This is a bit unexpected.

Because when Yuan Shanyue questioned them before, these people, although unaware of Chen Lin's existence, did not erase the extended memories.

such as.

Zhou Xianli said that the Rainbow Sword was taken away by a mysterious person, not that its existence was forgotten.

The other party also knew that the founder of Kaiyuan Sect was a mysterious powerhouse, and could even sense that Chen Lin's existence had been forcibly erased by a mysterious force, not that there was no trace of him at all.

But this inquiry was different.

The other party not only did not remember Yuan Shanyue, but also did not remember that he had saved the other party.

They don't even remember the appearance of the monster.

"What exactly is wrong?"

Chen Lin frowned.

Is it because the second identity was obtained from the ferry of life, so the traces were erased more cleanly, or is it because he switched identities as soon as the incident happened, before the news spread?

Or perhaps...

Is it because his original body left too many traces in this world, thus weakening the ferry's rule-based power?
Chen Lin touched his chin.

He felt the last reason was more plausible.

Because there is supporting evidence.

He also remembered that the Mudra of Coexistence of Formlessness was a transmission of his thoughts to him, but he couldn't recall who gave it to him.

The situation is similar to what it is now.

and also.

Hitina and others had reminded him to leave as many traces as possible in the world, probably to combat this phenomenon. As long as enough traces are left, it will be difficult for such rules to completely eliminate themselves.

"Indeed, everything has two sides."

Chen Lin muttered softly.

Leaving more traces is to guard against similar erasure methods, but this also affects the rules of the ferry, resulting in incomplete removal of traces after the identity is sealed.

But that’s okay.

This level of performance is basically sufficient for now; it can block out the Tianhu Diaosou (a fishing expert) content.

Suppress this matter.

Chen Lin removed the tumor he had obtained from killing the monster.

His expression turned serious again.

This is the biggest problem.

If he wasn't mistaken, this place exuded the aura of a strange kingdom, and those strange beasts likely came from there, or at least were closely related.

The monsters are manageable.

However, the energy escaping from the void rift is difficult to deal with.

As eerie energy permeates, it's unknown what the real world will become, but the Nightmare Realm will certainly become even more bizarre and chaotic, and the strength of its rules will be even higher.

After all, the Nightmare Realm was originally formed based on a bizarre kingdom.

There is another possibility.

If the barrier between the Nightmare Realm and reality is removed, then the entire Boundary River will truly become the end of the world.

"Could this be the trick of the Old Fisherman of Tianhu?"

Chen Lin stroked his chin, deep in thought.

However, there is too little information to make any inferences for the time being. The minds of the dominant and powerful are as deep as the ocean, and every thought is a scheme. It is difficult to figure out the truth.

Just proceed step by step.

There's a lot to do right now, so we need to plan it out carefully.
Chen Lin considered it for a long time.

We decided to rescue Niu Niu first.

The Rainbow Bridge has collapsed, and he has obtained the Rainbow Sword. The Nightmare Realm could change at any time, so this matter cannot be delayed.

Moreover, Niu Niu definitely knows a lot of secret information, and she can learn more about the situation after saving the other party.

The next step is to find a way to leave the Seven Star Realm.

Life's ferry is one such example.

Changing the disembarkation point is equivalent to leaving this area, which is both safe and convenient.

However, to use this privilege, one thousand points are required, which is an almost impossible task for him.

Chen Lin shook his head.

Even if you could get a thousand points, it would take too long, be too dangerous, and you wouldn't have enough time.

Another one is the passage deep in the abyss.

He has already sent the Red-Clad King to inquire, but he doesn't know if the other party has returned.

Besides.

Chen Lin had another idea. If he could enter the River of Destiny in his true form, perhaps he could try to use it as a transit point.

This idea had been around for a while.

The fact that Zossiven wasn't in his original Fish of Destiny form indicates that his true form can enter the River of Destiny.

He now possesses the chains of fate, greatly enhancing his ability to survive in the river of destiny; however, he doesn't know how to enter it in his true form.

Thinking of Zosiwen, Chen Lin remembered something else.

Reach out.

Take out two colorful crystals.

Variegated crystals!
Zosswin had given him three pieces, all of which he had used up. He had exchanged these two pieces with a demon man on the ferry. These pieces were very magical and had many wonderful uses.

No hesitation.

Chen Lin picked up a piece and placed it on the bracelet.

Observe closely.

The Sun-Devouring Earthworm trembled slightly and immediately began to absorb energy.

At the same time, it conveys emotions.

"It's delicious, Dad, it's delicious!"

"Eat more if it tastes good, and restore your energy as soon as possible."

Chen Lin spoke with a smile.

A huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

The variegated crystals were indeed very beneficial to the Sun-Devouring Earthworm, which made the restrictions on his switching identities much more lenient.

Secure the crystal to the bracelet.

Chen Lin weighed the remaining piece in his hand, wondering whether he should use it elsewhere.

Two more opportunities to switch identities are enough for him, and he can continue to obtain this item after entering the Star Ruins.

The remaining piece is also a good choice to improve strength.

However, there are too many areas that need improvement, and this is just a drop in the ocean.

After thinking about it for a while, Chen Lin gave up.

suddenly.

Just as Chen Lin was about to put the crystal away, he thought of something.

Square scales.

It's unclear whether this item can provide energy to the scales. Unfortunately, I was caught off guard when switching identities and didn't separate the scales from my second identity. They've already been sealed in the treasure chest.

But that’s fine.

If it were to be transferred to the main body, it would also be a minor hidden danger.

If there were someone who was familiar with both him and Yuan Shanyue, there might be a tiny chance that they could be connected, though such a possibility is extremely slim.

After all, one cannot have a primary identity and a secondary identity at the same time.

When one is present, the other's traces will be sealed. To discover that he and Yuan Shanyue are the same person, one must first have the ability to break through the ferry's rules.

Furthermore.

Items can be traded; it's impossible for someone to own the same item.

Chen Lin shook his head.

I originally wanted to use my original body's methods to test whether I could activate the scales, but now I can't do it, and it's impossible for me to switch identities again because of this.

We can only talk about it later.

After imagining the human figure on the scale in his mind, Chen Lin stopped worrying about it.

"Ok?"

Chen Lin was suddenly taken aback.

Just now, when he imagined the female figure on the scale, he actually sensed the energy fluctuations of the scale!
"Isn't this possible?"

As he muttered to himself, Chen Lin imagined the woman's figure again and intensified his senses.

Then he was shocked to see that he had a square object in his hand.

The scales have really been removed!
It's out?

Chen Lin's expression shifted between light and dark.

This is not normal.

It's not that this thing can break the rules of the ferry, but the key point is that he didn't refine it or summon it, and the other party just came to him on its own.

He couldn't help but suspect that this thing possessed sentience.

"What the hell are you?"

Chen Lin tentatively inquired.

no respond.

He tried to infuse the scales with the true fire of the sun, and they immediately glowed, revealing the figure of the woman.

But it's still very blurry.

However, there was no sign of danger, which reassured Chen Lin somewhat.

There was no pause.

He then switched to other forms of energy.

He tried everything – sword energy, internal force, the power of destiny, and so on – but none of them were very effective. It wasn't until he infused his soul power that things became a little clearer.

Chen Lin watched intently.

With the support of soul power, one could vaguely make out the woman's appearance, and her movements became much more realistic.

He had a thought in his mind.

He activated his Heavenly Eye to its fullest extent, staring intently at the changes in the figure.

This time it's much clearer.

Chen Lin noticed that as the figure changed its movements, its hands were forming some kind of hand seal, its mouth was opening and closing as if it were chanting something, and its body was faintly emitting a strange fluctuation.

This made him look forward to it.

Judging from its condition, this scale seems to be a kind of inherited item, most likely a replica of the Primordial Monument, or even the original Primordial Monument itself.

of course.

The latter is unlikely.

Regardless of the type, the inheritance above must be of an extremely high level, and if he could obtain it, it would likely change his fate.

As for the danger.

It shouldn't be very big.

In the treasure chest quest interface, the demon man Yingtian used the energy of the Primordial Stone Tablet, and the female phantom he released is exactly the same as this one.

If the other party can use it, he should have no problem either.

Moreover, even if one doesn't inherit the legacy, obtaining a powerful offensive artifact is worth the risk.

Make a decision.

Chen Lin continued to increase the supply of souls.

Even with the power of the Soul Spots exhausted, it could only make the figure clearer, but it was impossible to see the hand seals or hear what the other person was saying.

Aside from soul power, nothing else works.

Chen Lin was unwilling to accept that the opportunity was right in front of him but he couldn't seize it.

Quickly think of a solution.

Then his expression changed, and he looked at the colorful crystal in his other hand.

After hesitating for a moment, I pressed it onto the scales.

"Buzz!"

The entire piece of colorful crystal was instantly swallowed up and disappeared. The scales shone brightly, and the figure of the woman on it became incredibly clear. Her hands moved rapidly in a series of hand seals, and she made a series of tongue-twisting sounds.

As the sound reached Chen Lin's ears, he immediately entered a strange state.

As if falling from the clouds, or sinking into the sea.

Suddenly, flames engulfed him, then he was instantly encased in icy cold; sometimes the light was blinding, and sometimes he was plunged into endless darkness.

The changes are endless.

Each one captivated him, seemingly for a moment, yet also for thousands of years.

I do not know how long it has been.

Chen Lin felt his soul power being rapidly devoured, and in the blink of an eye, it was completely absorbed.

Next up is Soul Spot.

Even the usually sturdy Soul Spot Origin couldn't hold on, and was devoured in just a few breaths, leaving only a trace.

At this time.

The treasure chest in his mind appeared on its own and kept flashing. Strands of soul power emanated from it and entered the four scales.

Even the sun-devouring earthworm was not spared.

Just like being struck by lightning, the body instantly stiffened, transforming from a bracelet into an earthworm.

The aura of his soul dissipated rapidly.

even so.

The scales were still not satisfied, and pulled the last wisp of Chen Lin's remnant soul from his body and swallowed it into the light.

A strange phenomenon has occurred.

Although it was only the last bit, it made the scales seem to choke, swallowing it only to spit it out again.

Then the scales instantly disintegrated.

It transformed into specks of light, which coalesced into a beautiful woman.

The woman glanced at Chen Lin, seemed hesitant, but after a moment she nodded slightly and then dispersed.

The radiance merged with the remnant soul and returned to Chen Lin's body. (End of Chapter)