I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Chapter 2124 The Function of Merit Marks
After spending some time with his family, Chen Lin put away his relaxed mood and began preparing to rescue Niu Niu.

After careful consideration.

He decided not to leave any clones here.

Niu Niu is a key figure in the schemes of all parties. His mission to rescue her will not be successful. It is unknown what kind of powerful enemy he will face. The splitting of his true soul body will affect his strength.

If only ordinary clones are left, the cultivation level will drop, so there's no point in leaving them or not.

However, the safety of the Kaiyuan Realm cannot be ignored.

Therefore, Chen Lin decided to help Tian Shu and Wen Xin Zhao ascend to eternity.

This is not arrogance.

After communicating with Tian Shu, I learned that he was able to devour the energy of the strange beasts, and had already done so before. His cultivation had reached the peak of the True Realm Great Perfection, and he could break through at any time.

Moreover, the other party is different from normal cultivators.

For a conventional cultivator to advance to the Eternal Realm, they need to merge their own Dao with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. However, this opponent does not have this restriction; they can simply absorb energy.

It just requires a relatively high amount of energy.

To meet the requirements for advancement to Eternity, one must devour the essence of flesh and blood of a Sovereign-level being.

Previously, I wouldn't have dared to even dream of it, but now that I have strange beasts from higher dimensions, it's feasible. Even if I can't break through, as long as I devour enough strange beasts, I can still develop higher-dimensional supernatural powers.

Its combat power is comparable to that of eternity.

As for Wenxin Zhao...

After so many years of cultivation, with his abundant resources, the other party's cultivation had reached the True Realm Perfection.

Although he was not optimistic about the other party's promotion, he still planned to do his best to help him try. If he was lucky enough to be promoted, he could set up the Nameless Grand Array, which would be of great significance to the Kaiyuan Realm.

Without the protection of the nameless array, his safety could not be guaranteed, and he was not at ease leaving.

Carrying a jade pendant with you is not a good solution.

Star Ruins is not a safe place. He himself can hardly protect himself, let alone provide them with safety. Moreover, apart from Chen Ling'er, none of the others have mastered high-dimensional energy, and some have not even merged with the Nightmare Realm Mirror. They would not be able to survive if they went out.

It's better to stay here.

make a decision.

Chen Lin discussed the matter with Wen Xinzhao, providing him with a large number of rare and advanced cultivation resources, and also consulted with an Eternal expert to explain various precautions for advancing to the Eternal Realm.

Whether it succeeds or not depends on fate.

then.

Chen Lin then left the Kaiyuan Realm to hunt down a large number of strange beasts and observe the void rifts in various places.

With the Soul-Destroying Finger technique, killing monsters is as easy as cutting melons and vegetables.

It will soon accumulate enough flesh and blood.

After returning to the interface, Tian Shu was instructed to go into seclusion.

Chen Lin himself went into seclusion for a while, and then summoned those who wanted to see him one by one.

The first one is the White Dragon.

"How are you finding it? Are you settling in well here?"

Chen Lin personally poured the other party a cup of spiritual tea and asked with a smile.

"Thank you for taking me in, sir."

Bai Long was very respectful.

Especially after learning that Chen Lin had hunted down a large number of strange beasts, they already regarded Chen Lin as a top-tier eternal powerhouse.

They even regard them as supreme powerhouses.

He boasted of his extraordinary strength and mastery of high-dimensional techniques, but he still found it difficult to kill those bizarre beasts, and each time he had to fight to the death.

The difference is clear at a glance.

"There's no need for thanks. Our relationship is just a transaction. But I don't need your blood beads anymore, so I'll transfer the transaction to my wife and children."

"As compensation."

Chen Lin reached out and took out a rainbow flower.

He handed it over, saying, "This flower is for you too. The Rainbow Bridge has disappeared, and this flower is becoming increasingly rare, so it's worth much more than before."

"Since you have given the order, I will certainly comply."

The white dragon put away the rainbow flower.

He is now living under someone else's roof, and even if he is not given compensation, he has no room to refuse.

"My lord, the situation within the boundary river is getting worse and worse, and it is no longer a safe place. I wonder if you are interested in developing in the outer space? If you are interested, I can provide you with a suitable place to settle down."

After talking for a while, Bai Long revealed the purpose of his visit.

Chen Lin immediately waved his hand.

“There are many powerful beings in the outer space, so I’d better not go and provoke them. Besides, the area within the boundary river isn’t uninhabitable, so there’s no need to flee like a frightened bird. But if you want to go back, I can help you find a passage.”

Bai Long's eyes showed disappointment.

If he dared to go back, he would have done so long ago; why would he be hiding here and there?

Seeing that he couldn't persuade Chen Lin, he didn't linger any longer, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then took his leave.

Chen Lin then summoned a second person who had requested an audience.

soon.

A woman from another race walked in.

She bowed to Chen Lin and said, "Huo Jiu'er greets Senior Chen and congratulates you on your safe return and the great success of your divine skills."

Chen Lin smiled.

He gestured for her to sit down and said, "When did you become so polite, Ninth Miss? Please have a seat. Tell me about your father and the others. Is there anything you need to see me about?"

The person who came was none other than Ninth Sister.

He seemed less poised and more reserved, probably because he knew about his incredible feat of easily hunting down the strange beasts.

Seeing Chen Lin's friendly attitude, Ninth Sister also smiled.

Sitting in the chair, she said, "My lord is no longer what he used to be. He is now the strongest person in the Rainbow Realm. I dare not be negligent."

"It's not that exaggerated."

Chen Lin poured the other person a cup of spiritual tea.

He explained, "I just happen to have mastered a method to deal with monsters. My true strength is still far from sufficient. I dare not claim to be the strongest in the Rainbow Realm."

"correct."

As he said this, he looked at the other person's face.

"I heard that the Island of Eccentrics has left the Sea of ​​Despair. What's the situation now? Is it still able to maintain normal operations?"

The Sea of ​​Despair is the first place where a void rift was formed, and the place where the most bizarre beasts appear. It is said that a powerful being resides there, and if Tian Shu fails to advance this time, he plans to go and meet it.

"The situation is relatively stable for now."

Ninth Sister replied.

He then added, “Don’t worry, sir, your children are doing very well. I originally wanted to bring them here, but they want to continue cultivating on the island.”

Chen Lin nodded.

No opinion was expressed.

Wen Xinzhao cared more about Chen Siyang and Wen Siyue's affair than he did. With Wen Xinzhao's experience, she naturally knew what to do.

The scene was a bit quiet.

Ninth Sister glanced at Chen Lin.

He spoke again, "I have come here on behalf of my father to report the matter of the merit mark to you, sir."

"Oh?"

Chen Lin became interested.

He had previously hired the people from the Strange People Island to help him investigate the merit runes in the Buddhist realm, but as soon as he entered the ferry, strange beasts appeared in this realm, and he thought he wouldn't gain anything.

“My father and several uncles found a high-ranking monk and inquired about the merit mark.”

The Ninth Sister began her explanation. "According to the high monk's explanation, in order to generate the virtue pattern, one must accumulate great virtue and good deeds, and one must not have actively committed any great evil deeds in the past, otherwise even the greatest good deeds will be useless."

Chen Lin nodded slightly.

This condition is indeed harsh, and it's no wonder that no one has ever been heard of possessing merit marks. In that sense, he's quite successful in his conduct, at least he's always maintained his bottom line.

Although he can't be considered a good person, he is by no means a wicked one either.

"The high monk said that merit marks are extremely rare, and even in the Buddhist world they are just legends. This is because cultivators have long lifespans, and in order to advance, they must compete for resources. The road to rise is stained with blood, and it is especially difficult to maintain one's true nature when one is weak."

"What this master says is correct. May I ask your name?"

Chen Linshen agreed.

In fact, he doesn't think of himself as a good person either.

Buddhism emphasizes the equality of all beings, and he has indeed always upheld the bottom line for humanity, but he is not so benevolent towards demons and monsters.

Especially demonic beasts.

They hunted a lot of animals in order to gather resources.

That's why she was so surprised to learn that the Buddha star on her face was a merit line, and she wanted to find out the truth.

Now it seems.

It must be that his great act of saving the creatures of the inner world was so immense that it suppressed his little bit of evil, which is why he was able to condense the merit runes.

"The master's Dharma name is Wuyin."

Ninth Sister answered softly.

"This master is a famous monk in the Buddhist world. He is very charitable and has pursued the Merit Mark all his life but has not been able to achieve it. Hearing that you have condensed the Merit Mark, I am very saddened."

"The master originally intended to come and meet you, but the Buddhist realm has been corrupted by monstrous beasts, so he was unable to come."

Ninth Sister paused.

He continued, "According to Master Wuyin, the merit mark is not only the highest honor in Buddhism, but it is also related to cause and effect. The most direct manifestation of this is that when reincarnating, one can be reborn into a good family and have better luck in the next life."

"In addition, it can also resolve negative effects such as curses and divine punishment, which greatly helps in overcoming tribulations."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lin's heart stirred.

The four square scales had previously devoured his soul and then spat it out; it was unclear whether this was related to the merit runes.

and also.

Entering the Treasure Chest of Life quest is actually a kind of reincarnation. There were several coincidences in which dangers were averted, and the Primordial Monument was unexpectedly obtained, which may also be due to the merits accumulated.

Although he himself is a practitioner of destiny, his fortune has not yet reached such a level.

nice one.

Chen Lin secretly praised him.

Such a reward for a moment of compassion is an unexpected joy.

"Did that master say whether the effect of this merit mark is only effective within the boundary river, or whether there are no geographical restrictions?"

Chen Lin continued to ask questions.

All abilities related to the Heavenly Dao are limited by the interface. After all, the Heavenly Dao is the will of the interface, and what is obtained under this Heavenly Dao may not be usable under other Heavenly Dao rules.

If there are such limitations, then his good fortune in the treasure chest life will have nothing to do with the merit lines.

"said."

Ninth Sister nodded.

“My father asked about this, and the other party replied that it would definitely be effective within the Seven Star Realm, but they had not been able to contact other places and could not give an accurate answer.”

"However, some ancient texts record that the rules of merit have a mysterious origin and may not be subject to the Heavenly Dao of the Seven Star Realm."

There was no pause.

Ninth Sister looked at Chen Lin and said, "Master Wuyin also said that there was a high monk in Buddhism who had also condensed merit patterns. You can look for him, sir, and perhaps you can learn more detailed information."

"Is that so? May I ask which eminent monk he is, and where he practices?"

Chen Lin immediately pressed for more information.

This information is important and needs to be understood clearly.

If the power of merit has no geographical limitations, it will be extremely beneficial for him to complete his life's mission, and there will be hope that he can leave the Seven Star Realm through the ferry of life.

"That master is called Niankong. It is said that he is a wandering monk who does not practice in the Buddhist realm. Master Wuyin said that he once stayed at Zhenmo Temple and likes to travel in the mortal world. You can use this information to find him."

"Nian Kong?"

Chen Lin hadn't heard this name in a long time, and it sounded unfamiliar to him, causing him to furrow his brows deeply.

"Does Your Excellency know this eminent monk?"

"Ninth Sister asked in surprise."

"So we know each other."

Chen Lin gave a perfunctory reply.

He thought to himself that it was more than just knowing; Nian Kong had been merged with him, and he himself was now Nian Kong.

However, Nian Kong is indeed mysterious. The Nian Kong in his Nightmare Realm mirror image may not be the real Nian Kong. It is possible that a mysterious force interfered with the formation of the mirror image, or that something was done to his former physical body.

But Chen Lin didn't want to pay attention to any of this.

Whether the true emptiness of thought exists, what its purpose is, whether it is alive or dead, is no longer relevant to him. His body has undergone many changes, and the cause and effect have long been severed.

Even if there are still some entanglements, there's nothing that can be done to him.

Because these causes and effects only exist in the physical body and have nothing to do with his soul, now that he has received the inheritance of the Soul Master, his soul has undergone another qualitative change, and the lower-level causes and effects can be said to have no effect.

However, it is a merit mark.

He was able to obtain this item most likely because of his fusion with the Mirror Image of Emptiness, which is tantamount to stealing the other party's merits.

My thoughts wandered for a while.

Chen Lin put aside his distracting thoughts.

Looking at Ninth Sister, he said, "This information is very useful to me. Please give my regards to your father and the others. Tell them that I have something to say on my end and I will definitely come to thank them in person."

"No need for thanks."

Ninth Sister pursed her lips.

“My father said I didn’t need to go back to Qiren Island, but should stay here with the Master and learn from him how to cultivate myself and conduct myself.”

Chen Lin smiled.

He teased, "Does Ninth Miss know that your father intends to betroth you to me as his Daoist partner?"

Ninth Sister did not react much.

Instead, he countered with a question.

"What does Your Excellency think?"

Chen Lin shook his head.

"Let's forget about it. It's not that Ninth Miss isn't outstanding, and I'm not worried about your father's motives. It's just that I have too many Daoist partners, and I can't take care of the current ones. I don't want to add to the trouble, and it wouldn't be fair to you either."

Ninth Sister's expression kept changing.

Finally, he let out a slight sigh.

She smiled wryly and said, "To be honest, before I came here, I had already agreed to my father's request to try my best to become your Daoist partner. But I just can't get over this mental hurdle. I don't want to be a woman who depends on a man, and I don't want to compete for favor with other women."

"Besides, the way adults do things isn't my type."

"Now that you've said that, I have an excuse to respond to my father. You've helped me in a way."

Chen Lin's expression froze upon hearing this.

He had a high opinion of himself, even though it seemed like no one was interested in him.

fair enough.

He can't expect every woman to fall for him; he's not that narcissistic. If things are out in the open, he can be more casual about interacting with women in the future.

"correct."

Suddenly remembering something, Ninth Sister said in a deep voice, "Master Wuyin also mentioned something to my father. He said that he observed that when living beings in the mortal world reproduce, the male-to-female ratio is seriously imbalanced, with the number of males decreasing day by day. Even animals are the same. He told us to pay close attention to this."