I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Chapter 2201 The Wall

Chen Lin was surprised rather than pleased to have suddenly gained such great power.

This phoenix crown is so terrifying that if it were to transform one's body, there would probably be no chance of ever turning back.

It must be stopped.

Chen Lin instructed Tie Zhu to increase the power of the flames, while he himself employed a variety of methods.

He used the Spirit Empowerment Realm, the Myriad Manifestations Technique, the Soul Master's Aura, and the Soul Destroying Finger in a series on himself.

When the Soul-Destroying Finger was used, the invisible aura finally showed signs of weakening. Although it was not very obvious, it slowed down the changes in the body.

Upon seeing this, Chen Lin's spirits lifted.

He immediately raised his hand and placed his fingers directly on the phoenix crown, frantically unleashing the energy of the Soul-Destroying Finger.

The strange signs on his body gradually weakened.

After a few breaths.

When Chen Lin's soul essence was completely exhausted.

Just as he was about to self-destruct his soul seed and intensify his attack, the light on the phoenix crown flickered a few times before finally going out.

His health has returned to normal.

There was no pause.

Chen Lin ripped the phoenix crown off his head and threw it far away.

Then he collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.

"Dad, are you alright?"

Tie Zhu returned to Chen Lin's wrist and asked with concern.

"It's nothing, I just almost became your mother."

Chen Lin took out a portion of Soul Ash and used it, then drank a sip of Radiant Crystal Liquid, finally stabilizing the turbulent Soul Seed.

"Becoming a mother is great too; mothers are more heartwarming than fathers."

Seeing that Chen Lin was alright, Tie Zhu couldn't help but become mischievous again.

Then they continued to encourage him.

"Dad's Soul-Destroying Finger can suppress that thing. Why don't you try becoming a woman? What if you like that feeling? Wouldn't that be like becoming a powerful queen overnight?"

"Go ahead and try it if you want."

Chen Lin retorted without a word.

To his surprise, the iron pillar actually flew off his wrist, grew to more than ten feet long, and then plunged its head into the phoenix crown.

His heart moved.

Instead of stopping them, they watched intently.

It doesn't matter whether Tiezhu is male or female, and the other party doesn't care either. If she becomes a woman, possesses great power, and can still maintain her original consciousness, it's not unacceptable.

However, things did not go as expected.

The phoenix crown seemed to have no interest in the iron pillar. No matter how it shook or even flew around, the phoenix crown remained as lifeless as a dead object.

It fell to the ground with the slightest tremor.

"Can not be done!"

After trying for a while, Tie Zhu became somewhat discouraged and stopped trying, returning the item to Chen Lin's wrist dejectedly.

He angrily said, "This thing actually looks down on me! It's outrageous! Let it wait! Fortune changes every three thousand years, and I, the protagonist, will deal with it sooner or later!"

Chen Lin ignored the other party and stared at the phoenix crown in deep thought.

This item cannot work on the iron pillar, and there could be several reasons why.

One reason is that the iron pillar has a high level of life, so the power of rules generated by this object is ineffective against it.

Another is to choose one and commit to it for life.

Once worn by him, it will not be replaced by another user, which is equivalent to a disguised form of recognition of its master.

There is another possibility.

The treasure's spirit was destroyed by the Soul-Destroying Finger, so it no longer possesses any special abilities, which is why it did not react.

I thought about it.

Feeling that his soul power had almost recovered, Chen Lin waved to the phoenix crown.

The phoenix crown flashed.

next moment.

Chen Lin then felt a weight on his head, and his body underwent another strange change.

However, the change was very weak this time. After a dozen or so breaths, my chest only swelled up a little, which was nothing compared to before.

same.

That power, imbued with the authority of a superior, has also become much weaker.

However, this eliminates one guessing option: the 'spirit' of the phoenix crown was not destroyed, but only weakened, and the reason why Tie Zhu could not wear it was due to other reasons.

Sensing no danger, Chen Lin didn't rush to remove the phoenix crown and began trying to harness its power.

Then his expression changed.

He could control this power with ease.

It requires neither the guidance of the Myriad Manifestations Technique nor any other means; as long as a thought arises, the energy is at your fingertips and can be used very easily.

"go with!"

Chen Lin concentrated all his energy into one point and released it from his palm.

A crisp sound was heard.

The energy transformed into a large golden bird, resembling a phoenix, but even more proud and majestic, inspiring awe and reverence in people.

The large bird circled once in the air.

And it preened its feathers.

It was as if it were a real living thing.

After waiting for a while and receiving no further instructions, it slowly dissipated and disappeared.

Chen Lin immediately reached out to remove the phoenix crown.

But it couldn't shake the position.

Without hesitation, he used his Soul-Destroying Finger to break the power of the rules on the phoenix crown, and then successfully removed it.

"Good baby!"

Tie Zhu gave a thumbs-up.

Chen Lin nodded in agreement with the other party's point of view.

Although the golden phoenix that had just been released was weak, it still gave him a sense of invincibility. If it were in a state of abundant energy, even if it did not reach the Transcendent Realm, it would probably be close.

The power of this item is related to the degree of his transformation.

If I were to become a woman completely...

Chen Lin was startled.

This thing is influencing his thoughts again, it's really troublesome, and we have to guard against it at all times.

However, the fact that this thing can be so effectively countered by the Soul-Destroying Finger is very likely related to the mysterious kingdom.

Then.

The destruction of the Linglong Sect and the arrival of darkness should be attributed to the invasion of a strange kingdom.

The image of that gray carrier pigeon resurfaced in Chen Lin's mind.

The other party seemed to have genuinely helped him, offering only one Life Coin as a reward, which seemed rather meager.

Even with the other party's help, the task was still not easy. The interface level was too high, which caused him to be hindered at every turn. Moreover, there were not only monsters here, but also powerful cultivators and demons.

There are also temples.

Whether the mission can be completed is still unknown.

Put away distracting thoughts.

Chen Lin took out a completely sealed jade box, smashed it, revealing his mother's steamed buns inside, and ate them without hesitation.

My mind immediately felt much calmer.

Unfortunately, there were no storage containers, and the Fruit Core Cave could not be opened at will. Each time it was opened, it would not only consume the energy of the iron pillar, but also cause serious damage to the treasure of the cave. This was the only way to preserve it, so only three were brought.

I checked the phoenix crown again.

After hesitating for a while, Chen Lin took out a rope and hung the phoenix crown around his waist.

no way.

Although it's inconvenient and eye-catching, he doesn't dare wear it on his head all the time. It would be a waste to throw it away, so he can only leave it like this.

When we get back, let Hua try it on. If it works, we'll give it to the other person; if not, we'll talk about it later.

Chen Lin's interest was greatly boosted by the immediate success he had achieved upon landing.

They immediately began searching through the ruins.

But after searching for more than an hour, they still couldn't find any other valuable items. Weapons, miscellaneous items, books.

None at all.

No wreckage was seen.

Before the building collapsed, it appeared to have been emptied out, leaving nothing behind.

"Let's go."

Chen Lin called out to Tie Zhu and chose a direction to continue exploring.

He wasn't there to solve the case. Why the Linglong Sect was destroyed, what happened here, and why there was a phoenix crown were not things he needed to consider.

The immediate priority is to collect as many treasures as possible, and then head to the agreed location within nine days.

Think of this.

Chen Lin activated his Heavenly Eye to its maximum and looked around, but he did not see the high mountain in the center that Yu Yuanqi had mentioned. It was too dark in this place, and the Heavenly Eye could not see very far.

We can only explore and search at the same time.

The place it passed through was desolate, because the dark energy was so dense that almost no plants could grow, and even the stones on the ground were stained and discolored.

But Chen Lin did not change direction.

It doesn't matter whether this direction leads to the central area or not. It's just a sect ruin. Even if it's large, it's still limited. Find the edge first, then deduce the location. There's enough time.

After walking for another quarter of an hour...

Chen Lin heard the sound of flowing water.

He gripped the hilt of the knife and cautiously approached. Soon, he saw a high red wall in front of him, with a bamboo tube protruding from the wall every ten feet or so.

A dark red liquid flowed out of it.

The gurgling sound you hear is actually the sound of these liquids flowing down the red wall to the ground.

Chen Lin didn't dare to get close.

He even took two steps back and then observed with a serious expression.

These liquids look like blood, but there are more than ten bamboo tubes to see. If so much liquid is flowing out and it's all blood, how many people would it take to release it?

Moreover, what we can see is only one wall; there are likely bamboo tubes on the other walls as well.

Therefore, it is unlikely to be blood.

But no matter what kind of liquid it is, if it can keep flowing, it is highly likely that someone is controlling it.

Or it's a treasure with rules.

After observing for a while, the liquid continued to flow without any sign of stopping.

Chen Lin hesitated for a moment, then peered along the red wall to one side. He quickly reached the corner, but when he turned around, there was nothing there.

"what?"

Tie Zhu exclaimed in surprise.

Then he said, "This is really strange. How can there be a separate wall here, and we can't see any bamboo tubes behind it? Where did the liquid come from?"

Chen Lin was also surprised and uncertain.

He came to the back of the red wall, wanting to see if there were any hidden buildings, and then he felt the scene in front of him change. Bamboo tubes appeared on the red wall in this direction, flowing out a bright red liquid.

He frowned.

Without stopping, he walked along the red wall until he reached the end, but when he went around to the other side of the red wall, the situation was still the same.

Eighteen bamboo tubes continuously flowed red liquid, dripping down the red wall and onto the ground, but instead of forming a stream, they sank into the ground.

Think briefly.

Chen Lin spread his soul wings and soared into the air, looking down from above.

But no matter how high he flew, the red wall was always a head taller than him, and he could never see the other side of the red wall from above.

Fantasy!

Chen Lin was startled and immediately stopped, using his Heavenly Eye to scan his surroundings.

But to no avail.

It was pitch black all around, and there was only this red wall in front of me, nothing else.

"How are you? Have you found anything?"

Chen Lin questioned Tie Zhu.

Then his heart sank; the other party didn't respond!
He looked at his wrist, where Tie Zhu's body was still wrapped around him, and the connection of the symbiotic seal was still there.

But the other party didn't react at all.

"Tiezhu?"

"Tiezhu?"

After Chen Lin summoned several times without receiving a response, he landed back on the ground with a gloomy expression.

Then try to take the iron pillar off your hand.

very smooth.

Tie Zhu's body became limp, and with a little force, it was easily removed from his wrist, then dangled in his hand like a noodle.

This surprised and alarmed Chen Lin.

However, if you sense it carefully, you can still detect the other party's life force, which means that they are not dead.

Suppress your anxiety.

Chen Lin carefully put the iron pillar into his bag and tried to mobilize the other party's fire power.

It still didn't work.

The other party must have been under some kind of supernatural power or trapped in an illusion, causing them to lose their perception of the outside world.

Iron Pillar possesses powerful flame magic and a high life level, but his mind is still that of a child, so his resistance to illusions is certainly not high. And the illusions here are so profound that even the Heavenly Eye cannot discern their true nature.

No longer placing their hopes on the iron pillar.

Chen Lin continued to observe the red wall in front of him. After walking around it once, he stretched out his finger and shone a faint light at the bamboo tube at the very edge.

A plume of black smoke rose from the bamboo tube, and the flowing liquid thinned out a bit.

But before he could rejoice, all the bamboo tubes trembled simultaneously, then returned to normal.

It's effective, but not very effective.

Chen Lin's heart sank slightly.

The fact that the Soul-Destroying Finger was effective meant that the wall possessed strange properties and was also formed by the erosion of energy from a strange realm. However, the strangeness of this object was stronger than anything he had encountered before, and with the current power of his Soul-Destroying Finger, he could not break through it.

But apart from the Soul-Destroying Finger, other methods are probably even less effective.

Chen Lin conducted the experiment again.

As expected, neither the Myriad Manifestations Technique nor the Spirit Empowerment state could shake this wall.

He couldn't leave even if he wanted to.

No matter which direction you go, this wall is always there.

It's also possible that he thought he had moved, but in reality he had been standing still.

Digging underground was useless; no matter how he dug, it was all red walls, and the distance remained unchanged. He was about three zhang (approximately 10 meters) away from the wall, making it impossible for him to reach it and touch it.

Chen Lin was at a loss.

It also served as a silent warning.

He had always boasted of his many skills and high level, but now he truly realized that what he had mastered was not enough. He could deal with creatures from lower dimensions, but once he encountered beings of the same dimension, he would encounter the situation before him.

They lacked a trump card to turn the tide.

After observing the situation with a gloomy expression for a while, Chen Lin still couldn't find a way to break the deadlock, so he could only continue to use the Soul-Destroying Finger.

This is the only method that has some effect.

After a stick of incense.

Chen Lin gave up in dejection.

During this period, he launched more than a hundred attacks, trying all the bamboo tubes and even the walls, but the power of the Soul-Destroying Finger was insufficient to break the illusion.

It may not necessarily be a simple illusion.

Chen Lin suddenly thought of a possibility: although there was a wall in front of him, it had already undergone a change, so it could be a monster.

He must have fallen into the other party's territory.

If so.

That monster is in the Cage Realm, but hasn't reached the Wheel Realm yet.

This put his mind at ease.

If it's a cage, you won't be completely powerless to resist. You don't need to worry about being killed in one blow. You can slowly think of a countermeasure.

Just thought of this.

Chen Lin then saw the wall in front of him become indistinct, and the sound of string and bamboo instruments entered his ears, causing his consciousness to become hazy.

He found himself standing on a mountaintop without realizing it.

The entire mountainside before me was ablaze with red, filled with countless large red flowers the size of bowls!