I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Chapter 2232: King of the Mountain

The other two items were a large, three-pointed, double-edged knife and a palm-sized disc.

The three-pointed, double-edged sword was offered by Zhou.

Its power is considerable.

It is also a divine weapon from the temple, but it does not bear the mark of a god and is therefore a tradable item.

The disc was left by the man in hemp clothing.

This treasure surprised Chen Lin quite a bit.

Because this item lacks the aura of a temple, it indicates that it originated from the Age of Light. However, it can still provide some resistance against his Blue Enchantress, making its level quite remarkable.

No wonder that man in hemp clothing acted so confidently.

With this treasure, one would surely be a giant in the Age of Light, and even in the Age of Darkness, one would be able to stand out among all heroes in the Cage Realm.

Activate the runes.

The branding marks on the disc and the three-pointed double-edged sword were forcibly removed.

Chen Lin branded the disc with his own mark.

He tried it out and saw that he could activate it using the Myriad Manifestations Technique. Satisfied, he nodded and put it into his storage bag.

A feeling of admiration?

The Myriad Manifestations Technique is indeed a universally applicable skill.

It is worthy of the name Wanxiang.

The energy cultivated through this technique can be matched with any treasure, and as long as it is activated by magical power, it is basically unrestricted.

suddenly.

Chen Lin then thought of the Myriad Shields.

The two names are similar; one means all-encompassing, and the other means ever-changing. If they are used together, the effect will surely surprise him.

This is a higher-dimensional interface. We should take this opportunity to collect materials to prepare for future crafting.

of course.

You can collect them casually; there's no need to do it intentionally.

After all, it is unwise to expend too much energy on things outside of one's life's mission.

"Here, take this knife. Do you dare use it?"

Chen Lin handed the three-pointed double-edged sword to Bai Qingshui.

Bai Qingshui did not refuse.

I accepted it without hesitation.

After marking himself with his own mark, he said, "How can I refuse a gift from Lord Yan? Besides, I'm not even afraid of death now, let alone any retaliation. I'll use it first and think about it later."

"Hahaha."

Chen Lin laughed heartily.

A thumbs up.

"Indeed, this is the kind of spirit a sect leader of my Kaiyuan Sect should possess!"

Bai Qingshui hurriedly explained.

“I’m just acting in your name. You should be the sect leader. With your current strength, if the King of Zhenshan doesn’t pursue the matter of killing Zhou Gongfeng, the Kaiyuan Sect can grow stronger in Yuming City.”

Chen Lin shook his head.

Looking towards Yuming City, he said, "You should take the position. I'll help you open up the situation and make you a regional overlord. That would be a way to give you an explanation for your perseverance over the years."

"Are you going to find Sister Hua Yi, sir?"

Bai Qingshui tentatively inquired.

Chen Lin shook his head again.

However, no further explanation was given.

More than 20 years have passed, and it's impossible for Hua Yi to still be in the mountains of the secret place. The Linglong Sect's protective mountain array hasn't reached its weakening period yet, so the other side can't get in.

If I were alive.

They probably went to a gathering place nearby.

Even the information they obtained from He Erniang might not be true, and they may not have gone in the direction of the secret place.

But Chen Lin wasn't too worried.

Hua Yi was summoned by him through a character card. As long as the life mission is completed, she will naturally be able to go out with him. There is no need to rush to find her.

Even if something unexpected happens, as a mission explorer, the Ferry of Life can revive them. As long as you can get enough ratings and the corresponding rule items, everything will be fine.

in contrast.

Finding the person won't help if the mission isn't completed.

It didn't take long.

After Bai Qingshui's disciples finished packing, Chen Lin did not delay and led everyone back to Yuming City.

Yuming City has three city gates.

Each city gate corresponds to the territory of one faction.

Previously, Chen Lin had always entered and exited the side of the Mountain-Suppressing King, and this time was no different. Moreover, he did not reveal his identity and simply forced his way in.

"Show your identification token!"

The guards immediately rushed forward and shouted angrily.

With a wave of his hand, Chen Lin swept all the guards away and strode into the city.

Bai Qingshui was greatly alarmed.

She thought that after Chen Lin returned, he would immediately seek out He Erniang and ask her to help contact Zhou Hanshan, the eldest disciple of the King of Zhenshan, to try to resolve the grudge of killing Zhou Gongfeng.

I never expected them to be so arrogant.

They actually forced their way in, looking like they were about to start a massacre.

He hesitated.

Bai Qingshui quickly stepped forward and reminded them, "Forcing your way through the city gate and injuring the guards is a provocation against the majesty of the Mountain Guardian King. It will be difficult to get away with it."

"Don't worry, the King of Zhenshan will forgive us."

Chen Lin spoke calmly.

See this.

Bai Qingshui kept silent.

The deed was already done, and she couldn't think of any way to mitigate it, so she could only continue down this path to the bitter end.

The group quickened their pace and headed straight for the inner city.

Before they even reached the inner city gate, more than a dozen streaks of light shot down from the sky and landed around them, forming a tight encirclement.

"It's really you!"

The man in the lead saw Chen Lin and exclaimed in disbelief.

Chen Lin looked at the other person indifferently.

"So it was Lord Yu. You abandoned us all and left with your lover and the Linglong Sect's treasure. Aren't you afraid of suffering the backlash of the contract?"

Yu Yuanqi did not answer, but stared at Chen Lin's face.

For quite a while.

He asked in surprise and doubt, "There's nothing wrong with you. You actually got out safely. How did you get out? Tell me how, and I'll spare your life!"

"hehe."

Chen Lin chuckled.

Without answering the other party, he directly unleashed a beam of blue light and activated the Eye of Death. Black bees shot out like crossbow bolts, striking the other cultivators in the Mang Realm.

"court death!"

Yu Yuanqi never expected that Chen Lin would dare to attack him.

Shocked, but also enraged.

She raised her hand and unleashed a beam of light, which bloomed like a rainbow, drawing a dazzling halo in front of her and enveloping the blue enchantress.

Chen Lin was shocked to discover this.

The radiant treasure used by the opponent was able to weaken the allure of the Blue Enchantress, and even had the strength to counterattack.

Rule-based treasures!

The halo slowly rotated, transforming into countless threads.

Part of it entangled the blue rose, while another part formed a beautiful net that enveloped him.

Alarm bells rang in Chen Lin's mind.

Although the net was beautiful, it contained endless killing intent and was capable of countless changes, locking him firmly in place.

He had a feeling that no matter how he tried to dodge, he would eventually be trapped.

This is the power of rules.

Meanwhile, the Blue Enchantress was also entangled in the silk threads, emitting a series of buzzing sounds.

Although the silk threads could not withstand the cutting of the rune figures on the dagger and were severed one by one, their number seemed endless, and they could not be cut off no matter how hard they were cut.

The dagger was trapped in place and unable to move.

"Humph."

Yu Yuanqi gave a soft snort.

He said coldly, "Tell me the exit passage from the secret realm, and I guarantee I'll spare your life. Otherwise, don't blame me for searching your soul and refining your spirit, making you wish you were dead!"

"Is it?"

Chen Lin's voice was calm.

He did not dodge, but instead countless fine runes emerged, condensing into an armor more beautiful than the glow of the sunset on his body, allowing the net to fall on him.

There was no reaction, as if it were nothing.

"impossible!"

Yu Yuanqi's eyes widened in disbelief.

Seeing his precious treasure blocked by the armor, not only did it not cause any harm to the other party, but it was also corrupted, losing its spirituality and weakening its power of rules.

"This is the treasure you obtained from the Linglong Sect, isn't it?"

Chen Lin glanced at the treasure that had revealed its true form.

It is a handkerchief.

It is woven from colorful silk threads and embroidered with strange patterns. It feels like a part is missing, as if it was not fully refined.

Seeing that Yu Yuanqi remained silent, Chen Lin continued to speak.

"The treasure is indeed remarkable, but it was obtained at the cost of everyone's lives. You've used it for twenty years for nothing, and now it's time to settle things once and for all."

After saying that, a thought popped into his head.

The trapped blue rose suddenly disintegrated.

next moment.

It then reformed behind Yuan Qi, and with a gentle slash, severed the opponent's head.

At the same time, it devoured all life.

Body, soul, and mind are all gone.

This is the terrifying aspect of advanced rule runes, which rendered many of Yu Yuanqi's backup plans useless, and his prepared resurrection methods also became worthless.

Yu Yuanqi died.

The cultivators who had been watching from afar immediately scattered.

Those who acted cautiously left the city immediately, knowing that something big was about to happen and fearing being caught in the crossfire.

All of Yu Yuanqi's men died under the Eye of Death.

Cultivators in the Mang Realm have virtually no ability to resist top-tier Cage Realm treasures, especially those with group attack capabilities. No matter how many people there are, it's useless; only those with equal means can counter them.

Chen Lin glanced around. He took Yu Yuanqi's handkerchief into his hand, wiped away the original brand, and made it his own.

The remaining spoils were collected by Zhao Meng.

Then keep moving forward.

inner city.

Chen Lin did not go to the city lord's mansion, but went to Yu's Rice Shop first, only to find that the rice shop was closed and He Erniang was nowhere to be found.

"Hmph, you're quick on your feet."

He snorted coldly.

Chen Lin ignored him.

Once he gains partial control of the city, he'll have plenty of time to settle scores with his opponents. What he needs to do now is fight the Mountain-Suppressing King.

He must achieve fame in one battle.

Otherwise, a series of troubles will follow, and not only will the original plan not be completed, but even the survival of the individual will be in question.

Chen Lin had no way to deal with this.

He also wanted to proceed cautiously, but the time spent at Linglong Sect had been too long, the situation outside was getting worse, and the dark energy was getting stronger.

If this continues, and the source of light is completely lost, we may never be able to complete the mission.

move on.

This time, Chen Lin didn't go anywhere else, but went straight to the city lord's mansion.

They were about to force their way in.

The city lord's mansion gates were wide open, and a group of people stepped out from inside.

The momentum is like a rainbow.

The leader wore a golden crown and a purple-red cloak, and rode a strange beast resembling a qilin, with a large golden spear lying across its back.

Majestic and imposing, commanding respect without anger.

"You came here for me, didn't you?"

The man in the golden crown sat atop the Qilin beast, looking down at Chen Lin, and then grasped the golden spear in his hand.

He said calmly, "I am Yang Shiyuan, the King of Zhenshan. If you want to annex my territory, let's see who's stronger. If you can withstand three of my shots, I'll give you the outer city."

"If you can defeat me, I will not only hand over all my territory, but I will also acknowledge you as my master."

"I recommend you to be the ruler of my Lingyun Kingdom."

The King of Zhenshan raised his golden spear.

The tip of the spear was pointed at Chen Lin.

"But if you can't withstand three of my shots, you must tell me everything about the Linglong Sect's secret realm and become my servant for life!"

Done.

The King of Zhenshan flipped his wrist.

A golden scroll appeared in his hand.

Unfold gently.

He tossed it to Chen Lin and said, "If you agree, then leave your soul imprint on it. If you don't, then I don't need to talk to you about rules. You killed my disciple, so I'll have the Imperial Guards swarm you and take your life."

Chen Lin looked at the scroll floating in front of him.

The words "Imperial Edict" were clearly written on it.

Below, the terms were written in fine runes, exactly the same as what the other party had just said.

This is a treasure bound by contract.

Then he looked behind the other party, where there were hundreds of golden-armored guards, each with a powerful aura, reaching the level of the Cage Realm.

Moreover, they were perfectly aligned and mysteriously connected, likely due to the coordination of battle formations.

Chen Lin suddenly understood.

Why is it that this Mountain Guardian King, who is only at the first level of the Wheel Realm and cultivates the Bright Era Technique, can stand shoulder to shoulder with two other powerful Wheel Realm experts?

This golden-armored guard is comparable to a Wheel Realm expert.

And the other party's mount.

It seems to have exceeded the level of the Cage Realm. Even if it is not the Wheel Realm, it must have supernatural powers comparable to the Wheel Realm.

"it is good!"

"The King of Zhenshan is indeed straightforward. Then let me, Yan, see what secrets your spear technique holds!"

Chen Lin agreed.

A wisp of his soul was separated and left its mark on the imperial edict.

Suddenly.

A mysterious and profound feeling arose.

It was as if the might of heaven had descended, forming a shackle that bound him within.

But it was immediately pushed aside by the Soul Master's aura, and the natal rune trembled, swallowing the foreign rule aura.

Chen Lin was certain.

This not only means he is not bound by the contract, but it also proves that the means the other party possesses cannot suppress him, and therefore cannot break through the nine layers of armor defense.

The next three shots are no problem.

However, we cannot be careless, lest the other party become angry and resort to other means.

Think of this.

With a flick of his hand, countless fine runes flew out, forming a strange human face pattern with a tray on each of his shoulders, resembling a balance scale.

He looked at the Mountain Guardian King.

“I have signed your contract. To ensure fairness, you must also swear an oath to the God of Contracts that you will not break our agreement, or you will be swallowed by darkness.”

A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Mountain Guardian King.

A man in white standing nearby immediately shouted angrily.

"Be bold!"

"Who do you think you are, daring to negotiate with the King? Giving you the chance to compete is the King's mercy. Don't push your luck!"

Chen Lin didn't even glance at the other person.

He spoke calmly to the King of Zhenshan.

"So, you have no intention of keeping the contract? Then why bother with a duel? Let's see who can destroy whose power."

"Don't threaten me."

The Mountain Guardian King waved his hand, signaling the man in white to be quiet.

Then, following Chen Lin's instructions, he made a simple oath.

The strange human face immediately disintegrated.

Chen Lin's eyes flashed.

As the face disintegrated, a trace of the Soul Master's aura was released.

The face he created had no effect whatsoever; it was simply to manipulate the other person's mindset. He needed to create a sense of mystery, otherwise the other person wouldn't take it seriously.

really.

Swept by the Soul Master's aura, the Mountain-Suppressing King felt insignificant, as if he had to kneel before his elder brother back then.

But the sensation was very faint.

It disappeared in the blink of an eye.

His expression shifted between light and dark, unable to fathom what that strange human face was, that it could exert such a powerful pressure on him.

"Lord Zhenshan, please. Shall we stay here, or go outside the city?"

Chen Lin didn't give the other party time to think.

The King of Zhenshan put aside his thoughts.

He gave Chen Lin a deep look.

With a flick of his golden spear, he unleashed a devastating attack!
Chen Lin raised an eyebrow.

He had assumed the other party would go to the wilderness, since this was, after all, the city lord's mansion, and the energy storm generated by a duel between a large number of experts could easily level the surrounding buildings.

Even the inner and outer cities will be affected.

Unexpectedly, the other party not only chose this place, but also launched a sneak attack without any regard for martial ethics.

He has absolutely no air of a strongman.

Chen Lin watched as the golden spear magnified in his eyes, yet he remained motionless, a contemptuous smile playing on his lips.

That was all he could do.

Let's use an empty city strategy.

The opponent is a Wheel Realm expert. Apart from the Ninefold Armor and the Blue Enchantress, there is no need to use any other methods, as it would be a waste of one's own energy.

Even the Soul-Destroying Finger technique was useless.

The difference in cultivation realms within this interface is even more exaggerated than in the cultivation world. The Wheel Realm has already exceeded the normal scope of cultivation and is worlds apart from the Cage Realm.

Using the Blue Enchantress would dilute the power of the natal rune, so it's better to rely entirely on the Ninefold Armor.

"boom!"

The golden spear struck the nine-layered armor directly.

This shot was unpretentious, but it took Chen Lin by surprise.

The Nine-Layer Armor is made of nine interwoven colors, and it truly has nine layers of defense. All the attacks encountered before, except for the Exquisite Sword, could not be broken even a little bit.

It can't even make the runes tremble.

However, the opponent pierced through three layers with a single shot, causing the entire energy armor to vibrate violently. Fortunately, he maintained his composure and did not lose his composure on the spot.

"Ok?"

The King of Zhenshan exclaimed in surprise.

He was even more surprised than Chen Lin.

Don't be fooled by the fact that he didn't use his full strength; his opponent was only at the Cage Realm, and judging from the energy intensity, he was only at the early stage of the Cage Realm, yet he was able to block his casual attack.

"No wonder you dared to provoke me; you do have some skills."

The King of Zhenshan's voice turned somber.

Immediately, his body shone brightly, his aura rose steadily, and mysterious patterns appeared on the golden spear in his hand, with a red tassel appearing behind the spearhead.

at the same time.

A golden halo appeared behind the King of Zhenshan's head, like a golden sun, illuminating the entire inner city.

Chen Lin felt his eyes were completely filled with golden light.

Being himself felt as if he were in a golden storm, with bolts of golden lightning enveloping him and striking him relentlessly, yet he could not move an inch.

Moreover, it attacks not only the physical body and the soul.

Even their spirits were shaken.

Each strike of the golden light weakened his willpower, making him feel weaker and constantly thinking about giving up.

wheel!
Chen Lin immediately thought of the description of the Wheel Realm.

It can form a halo of rules behind the head and make the domain real, with the rules becoming a part of itself.

As for more specific details, there are no records in any ancient texts.

But Chen Lin knew that he was in great danger and had overestimated his own strength.

Now that he has lost all five senses and even the connection with his natal rune has been severed, he can do nothing but entrust his life and death to the Ninefold Armor.

The difference is just too great; they're not even on the same level.

I do not know how long it has been.

Just when Chen Lin was about to give up, the endless golden light suddenly dissipated, and his consciousness returned to itself.