I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Chapter 2176 Fusion of Origins
Chen Lin flashed and landed on the ground.

After observing the surroundings and thinking for a moment, I walked toward a building.

That's an inn.

He planned to enter the quill pen scene immediately and needed to find a quiet place to prepare.

If two supreme beings and a powerful figure from Four Seasons Manor were to surround him, he would truly have no choice but to revive. However, after reviving, he would regress in all aspects, and his cultivation would plummet. He should only resort to this method when he is at his wit's end.

Let's hide for now.

As Chen Lin walked, he looked around and pondered how to proceed.

The main problem is that he is not himself now. There are several other people in the cave. As long as they enter the scene, they will be restricted by the rules of the Nightmare Realm and cannot come out without completing the task.

Perhaps only by spending one can one be exempted from these constraints.
Therefore, before entering the quill pen scene, you should ask Lin Xinyi and Xu Ruolan if they are willing to go in, since any living being that enters the scene must complete a task before it can come out.

If the other person is unwilling, erase all memories related to them and leave them outside.

As for Tian Shu and the old tortoise, there was no other choice; the blue alien race had not yet awakened, so they could only be taken along as well.

There is also the mortal world.

Whether this Peach Spirit is controlled by the Peach Blossom Fairy or not, we need to carefully consider whether to take her with us or keep her.

While thinking.

Chen Lin turned into an alley.

He had only taken a few steps when he saw a veiled woman standing by the street, staring at him expressionlessly. The cultivators around him gradually became blurred under the influence of her energy.

In a blink of an eye.

They were the only two people left on the street.

"Shangguan Fairy's domain magic is amazing."

Chen Lin spoke calmly.

Although the opponent's domain was powerful, it couldn't trap him, so he wasn't worried.

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, please don't misunderstand. I just want to talk to you alone and don't want to be disturbed."

Shangguan Fairy, still wearing her veil, slowly walked up to Chen Lin.

He continued, “My name is Shangguan Lingxi. I am an elder of the Thousand Faces Clan. My talent is among the top three in the clan. If Fellow Daoist Zhao is willing to exchange for the variegated crystal, I will definitely do my best to cultivate with you and help you advance your talent by at least one level.”

Chen Lin's face twitched.

He chuckled dryly and said, "I have no doubt about Fellow Daoist Shangguan's abilities, but I do not have any Variegated Crystals. Please look for them elsewhere."

"Why must Fellow Daoist Zhao keep people at arm's length?"

Shangguan Lingxi took two more steps forward.

He exhaled softly and said, "Although the variegated crystal can enhance abilities, in terms of improving talent alone, it is far less effective than the dual cultivation of our clan. Fellow Daoist should also know this."

There was a pause.

Her eyes sparkled.

He lifted a corner of his veil and said, "Could it be that you are not satisfied with my current appearance? Then I can change it. How about this?"

talking.

Her appearance changed from innocent to alluring.

Then it transformed into something fiery, elegant, and alluring.

"Aren't you satisfied with anything?"

Seeing that Chen Lin remained unmoved, she began to change again, this time in bizarre forms, of all races, and later even transformed into a male and a demon.

"okay!"

Chen Lin interrupted the other party coldly.

"I'll say it again, I don't have any variegated crystals. Fellow Daoist Shangguan, don't bother me, or don't blame me for being impolite."

He would never trade the variegated crystal. It was related to a change of identity, which was more important than anything else. Moreover, he didn't trust the other party and it was impossible for them to improve their talent through dual cultivation.

A cold glint flashed in Shangguan Lingxi's eyes.

But it still didn't flare up, and she put the veil back on.

Then, with a swift movement, he took out the box containing the blood-red frog and presented it to Chen Lin.

His tone returned to normal as he said, "Since the variegated crystal won't work, let's exchange it for a bottle of dazzling liquid crystal. I noticed that you were very interested in this item at the exchange meeting, so you must have had some concerns that prevented you from making a purchase. Now that it's just the two of us, you give me a bottle of dazzling liquid crystal, and it's yours."

Chen Lin gave the other person a deep look.

This woman's observation skills are too sharp; she must have an extraordinary talent for sensing things, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to determine that he possessed the variegated crystal.

However, he still shook his head.

"I'm sorry, I really don't have what you're talking about, and I can't exchange it with you."

The exact number of Star Toad fragments is uncertain. Even if we obtain one from the other party, we cannot restore this treasure. The Radiant Crystal is the energy source that Tie Zhu needs. Comparing the two, replenishing Tie Zhu's energy is more important.

Shangguan Lingxi frowned.

"The value of a single piece of Radiant Crystal is far less than that of this Star Toad fragment. Fellow Daoist has no reason to refuse. Could it be that you have some concerns?"

There was no pause.

She then said in a deep voice, "If you do not wish for your treasure to be exposed, or are worried that I might try to snatch it, there is no need to worry. My character is beyond reproach. If all else fails, we can sign a contract."

"No, I really don't have any. Please don't press me, fellow Daoist."

Chen Lin waved his hand.

Then, by channeling internal energy, one must break through the opponent's domain.

"Wait a minute!"

Shangguan Lingxi immediately spoke up to stop her.

He gritted his teeth and said, "If you agree to the exchange, I can give you a drop of my talent essence to help you advance your talent. From what I've observed, you should have a destiny-type talent, right? This kind of talent is extremely difficult to improve, and even the variegated crystal has a weak effect."

Chen Lin stopped circulating his internal energy.

The chips the other side offered were indeed substantial, and exactly what he needed at the moment.

Leaving the Seven Star Realm via the River of Destiny may be his final choice; other routes are not only extremely dangerous but also require a certain amount of luck.

If one's talent can be further enhanced, perhaps one can enter the river in their true form without needing external aids.

After weighing the options...

Chen Lin looked at the other party and asked, "Why does Fellow Daoist Shangguan insist on trading with me? Although the Radiant Crystal is rare, with the conditions you've offered, it shouldn't be difficult to exchange for it, right?"

"hehe."

Shangguan Lingxi smiled.

He said with a knowing look, "So this is what Fellow Daoist Zhao is wondering about. You are being too cautious. The reason I asked you to make an exchange is because I know you have it in Peach Blossom City, and I have urgent business to attend to. I need to leave here immediately and activate my spatial talent with the help of the Radiant Crystal to perform long-distance spatial travel."

Chen Lin's eyes flashed upon hearing this.

He immediately asked, "Does Fellow Daoist Shangguan's spatial talent allow him to activate teleportation directly within the city?"

"Of course not, inside the city."

"The great array of Peach Blossom Sea can even defend against a Sovereign, so how could I possibly break through it? I was talking about using it outside of Peach Blossom Sea. Besides, Immortal Peach Blossom only sealed the teleportation array, and there was no restriction on leaving Peach Blossom Sea. There is no need to force a breakthrough."

Speaking of it.

Shangguan Lingxi looked at Chen Lin meaningfully.

He tentatively asked, "What, Fellow Daoist Zhao, do you also want to leave? I can give you a ride."

"No need."

Chen Lin resolutely refused.

Taohai cannot be opened at the moment. Tiezhu informed him when he slipped out that the exit is guarded and anyone leaving must undergo extremely strict checks.

Even storage containers require special methods to inspect.

This is also why many cultivators didn't leave; cultivators all have secrets, and no one wants their storage items to be checked.

The other party was willing to undergo the inspection, which suggested they were in a genuine hurry. Chen Lin pondered for a moment and felt that this deal was very advantageous to him and also met the other party's current needs, so he nodded.

"Alright, since Fellow Daoist Shangguan has put it this way, it would be ungrateful of me to disagree. Let's do as you say."

There was no pause.

He added, "However, a contract still needs to be signed. You must not disclose any information about our transaction, nor can you tamper with anything during the transaction."

Shangguan Lingxi shook her head.

He said speechlessly, "Fellow Daoist Zhao, how many times have you been schemed against? It seems you've developed a mental demon. I advise you to buy more exorcism pills, otherwise you'll run into trouble sooner or later."

That being said.

She readily signed the contract.

After obtaining the dazzling liquid crystal, the veil was completely lifted, revealing a very heroic face to Chen Lin. Before Chen Lin could react, a tiny, crystal-clear light particle, no bigger than a millet grain, flew out from between his eyebrows and came to Chen Lin.

With the contract as a guarantee, Chen Lin did not stop it, allowing the light particles to enter his brow.

Suddenly.

He entered a special state.

A harmonious blend, a spiritual resonance, a connection of life and death—a complex of many senses, both wondrous and delightful.

In this wondrous state, Chen Lin felt his innate talent constantly changing and becoming more and more active. Eventually, the 'source' transformed into individual 'particles' and slowly subsided.

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn,
The strange aura emanating from Chen Lin dissipated, and he slowly opened his eyes.

He cupped his hands and said, "Fellow Daoist Shangguan's origin is indeed profound. I have benefited greatly from it. Thank you."

"Ah."

Shangguan Lingxi scoffed.

With a half-smile, he said, "The fusion of our origins is almost the same as dual cultivation, so why are you being so distant, Zhao Lang? Do you think I'm not good enough for you?"

Chen Lin's lips twitched violently.

no respond.

Shangguan Lingxi stopped teasing her.

He put his veil back on and said calmly, "The transaction was a matter of mutual consent, so there's no question of who should thank whom. Besides, your talent level is too high, so the effect of my source is limited."

"But you need to understand one thing."

"Although my Thousand-Faced Clan is called the Thousand-Faced Clan, there are basically no people who can achieve the Thousand-Faced Clan. And each face can only have one partner. In other words, the talent of this face cannot be used by others. I am definitely at a disadvantage."

After saying that, he threw the box to Chen Lin.

"We're even now. I hope we'll have the chance to meet again. Take care of yourself."

As the words fell, the surrounding spatial domain slowly dissipated, and Shangguan Lingxi's figure also disappeared.

A cacophony of noise filled the air.

Chen Lin glanced around and, seeing that no one was paying attention, suppressed his aura and continued walking towards the inn.

However, when they arrived at the inn, they found it was already overcrowded.

Not to mention the guest rooms, even the courtyard was full of people.

Many cultivators simply activated their Heavenly Mystery Houses on the open ground around the inn, causing a small village to form in the area.

Chen Lin inquired about it.

They found that no one came to check them, and it seemed that Tian Duo and his men were not in a hurry. They were just guarding the entrance and waiting for the person they wanted to arrest to show up on their own.

This likely means that the target candidate has not yet been identified.

Or perhaps some screening method is needed, but this method is not yet available.

Whichever it was, it at least gave him a chance to catch his breath.

Chen Lin found an open space, took out a small Heavenly Mystery Room, activated it, and entered it.

Release Lin Xinyi first.

After explaining the situation, he asked, "Are you coming into the Nightmare Realm with me, or will you stay outside?"

"The ferry of life?"

Lin Xinyi's eyes lit up when she heard Chen Lin's question.

Without hesitation, he replied, "How could I miss such an opportunity? Of course, I will enter the Nightmare Realm with you, sir."

"You'd better think this through. Life's missions are unpredictable and dangerous; it's hard to say whether they'll be an opportunity or a death trap."

Chen Lin reminded the other party again.

"Thank you for your concern, sir. However, I am a being of the cycle of reincarnation, and I am tainted with too much karma. Without a special opportunity, it will be very difficult for me to return to my peak."

Lin Xinyi's tone was resolute.

Then, with a look of longing, he said, "It is said that the Ferry of Life connects all the heavens and the myriad worlds, traveling between dimensions. As long as you can complete the designated tasks, you can obtain benefits that can change your destiny. I don't want to miss such an opportunity."

"It's not that exaggerated, but if you're lucky enough, you can definitely reap huge benefits."

Chen Lin did not try to persuade him further.

He actually prefers to bring the other person along.

The Ferry of Life is indeed a place to quickly improve one's strength. The other party has experience from a previous life, and if one can obtain high-dimensional energy, they can become his helper in the Star Ruins.

There's also Hua Yi and Old Turtle.

Both of them need to accept missions, otherwise they will be useless even if they are taken to the Star Ruins.

So Chen Lin nodded and said, "Since you've made up your mind, then let's wait and see. Whether we can get in or not, we'll have to test it out to find out."

After telling the other party to stand guard at the door, he checked the changes in his innate talent.

As he observed and experimented, a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

The patterns on the Source Pill are now more vibrant, and the primal energy inside is more active. Each primal particle is like a little elf, full of vitality.

The light in Chen Lin's eyes grew brighter than the moon.

He felt it was somewhat similar to the state of his soul taking root, except that it had not yet truly taken root, but it had already begun to transform from quantitative change to qualitative change.

of course.

This is just the beginning.

Just like when the soul mark was first formed, it took a long time for the soul mark to take root in the soul, using up countless high-level resources and with the help of Sun Jingning to complete it.

"They really have an excellent talent for helping others. The Thousand-Faced Clan, I should get to know them better in the future."

Chen Lin clicked his tongue in amazement.

It's a pity there's only one piece of variegated crystal left, otherwise he would definitely have tried it out.

Suppress the restlessness in my heart.

With a thought, his true soul separated and entered the cave.

"Owner."

Upon seeing Chen Lin enter, Hua Yi immediately went up to greet him.

"Ah."

Chen Lin hummed in agreement.

He walked up to Xu Wuye's cage, looked him up and down, and asked, "Where did we meet? Who is your master?"

Xu Wuye was stunned.

He then replied, "We met in the Nightmare Realm's City of Ten Thousand Races. I was helping my brother Xu Daoling, and your friend Qingzhe was with me at the time."

"As for my master."

"It is Lou Dengjie, the controller of the Myriad Demon Heaven."

Chen Lin nodded.

He then asked, "Why did you come to the outer space? How were you captured? Also, I never heard that you were a demon before. Why have you become a bell-gathering beast?"