I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Chapter 2243 Rainbow Continent
"rainbow?"

Upon seeing the rainbow that suddenly appeared, Chen Lin exclaimed in surprise.

Then something came to mind.

They immediately took to the air, unfurled their soul wings, and continued to ascend, observing the situation.

Then they discovered that the mountain range stretched endlessly from any direction, with no other buildings around, only this solitary tall tower.

On the ground directly below the rainbow, there appears to be a luminous object that illuminates the entire horizon in a fiery red.

As the luminous object gradually faded, the entire space became increasingly dark.

The rainbow grew brighter and brighter.

"If this is the Rainbow Continent, that location should be Sunset Lake."

The wind and snow also flew up, looking at the glowing spot and saying.

"Then go have a look."

Chen Lin was somewhat expectant.

If he finds the Dawn Stone so easily, his life's mission will finally see a glimmer of hope.

The two spread out and flew towards the source of the light.

An hour later.

Two figures landed beside the tower, their expressions showing some surprise and doubt.

"It seems to be a formation."

Chen Lin said with a frown.

"Perhaps. I don't have much experience with formations, so I can't see the clues. But the situation makes sense. If people could come and go freely here, the things inside the tower wouldn't be left behind."

Fengxue glanced at the half-closed tower gate.

"Let's go in and take another look; maybe the mechanism is inside."

Chen Lin hesitated for a moment.

He nodded and said, "Then you go in first and take a look. I'll examine this mountain range to see if I can find any other anomalies. Such a mysterious formation couldn't have formed out of thin air."

"it is good."

The wind and snow replied.

He slipped inside the tower gate.

Chen Lin then activated his Heavenly Eye to its fullest extent, continuing his exploration of the mountains while simultaneously activating his innate runes.

The countless tiny rune figures scattered like a swarm of bees, covering everything in the sky and on the ground.

"what."

suddenly.

Chen Lin's expression shifted.

The rune figures on the left have made a discovery; deep underground, there seems to be a huge pillar.

He immediately activated his gem belt, transforming into a beam of light and disappearing underground, following his senses to reach his destination.

Put away the rune doll and examine the object in front of you.

After a stick of incense.

After circling the object, Chen Lin returned to his original position, his expression becoming one of surprise and uncertainty.

This is indeed a pillar.

But the shape gave him a lot to think about, because there was a dragon coiled on the pillar. Both the pillar and the dragon were exactly the same as the Divine Tower Coiling Dragon Formation!
Chen Lin cleared away the rock and soil around the pillar.

Then, they descended from top to bottom, using earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a technique used in traditional Chinese geomancy), but even after going thousands of feet deep, they still couldn't reach the bottom, as if there was no bottom.

He didn't continue.

This is a secret realm, not the real interface. Unless you can break the spatial rules, you will be restricted by them. It's not surprising that you can't find the bottom.

then.

He emerged from the ground and, following the layout of the Divine Tower Coiling Dragon Formation, searched for the other pillars.

Half an hour later.

Chen Lin returned to the tower gate and stepped inside.

"So, looks like you've made a discovery. Have you found the exit?"

Feng Xue was inspecting the third floor when he saw Chen Lin's expression and immediately asked a question.

"No exit found."

Chen Lin shook his head.

“But I have figured out the formation here, and I am very familiar with it.”

"Oh?"

Fengxue put down the items in her hands.

Looking at Chen Lin, he said, "Then you should know how to crack it. What do you need me to do?"

"Find the core of the formation."

Chen Lin explained the Divine Tower Coiling Dragon Formation once again.

He had personally set up this formation and had also learned the complete principles of formations from Wen Xinzhao. To leave the formation, the only options besides forcibly breaking it were to find the 'door'.

A direct assault is not feasible.

This formation only has four dragon pillars, but they all give off an inexplicable pressure. The formation set up by the Kaiyuan Realm is on a completely different level. It feels like even a Sovereign-level expert would be helpless against it.

So the only option is to look for the door.

And this door must be inside the tower.

Next.

Chen and Lin then began to carefully search from bottom to top, layer by layer.

However, after searching everywhere, they found nothing suspicious.

"Could it be this lock?"

In the room on the top floor, Feng Xue looked at the floating golden lock.

"It's best if it isn't."

Chen Lin replied.

He had actually made the same guess, but he didn't want it to come true. If the lock was the door to the formation, then there would be no way back, and they would be trapped here.

But regardless of whether it is true or not, we can only drive it once to see.

Chen Lin took out the golden key.

After being activated, it is inserted into the keyhole. The lock, just like before, emits a series of pathways, which condense into a runic light gate.

"You wait here, I'll go scout ahead!"

The wind and snow spoke softly.

He then slipped inside.

They returned from inside the door shortly afterward.

He said to Chen Lin, "It's not outside the formation, it's still in the underground treasure vault."

Chen Lin felt relieved but also somewhat disappointed upon hearing this. However, it was better to get out than to be trapped. The formation could be dealt with gradually, but if he was trapped, he would be unable to continue the mission.

"What does Lord Feng intend to do? Stay here, or go out first?"

"Let's go out first."

The wind and snow answered immediately.

After thinking for a moment, he added, "However, I must take all the books here with me. These books are treasures. I will make copies of them after I take them out, and studying them thoroughly will greatly benefit my future cultivation."

She didn't need the Dawn Stone and didn't necessarily want to break the formation.

For her, acquiring these classic texts was already a significant gain.

Chen Lin did not refute it.

He felt that to leave the array area, he would need some kind of token, which must be in the royal family of Lingyun Kingdom. He decided to go out and search first.

If all else fails, then we can study methods of forceful attack.

Having reached an agreement, the two began collecting treasures, moving everything in the tower to the top floor, unlocking the golden lock again, and returning to the underground vault.

Looking at the dazzling array of items on the ground, Fengxue took out a sphere and activated it.

It didn't take long.

Several women descended from above, each with bloodstains on their hands, indicating that they had slaughtered many of the guards of the Mountain Guardian King.

"Move these books back to the Snow House, make copies of them all, and then send them to the Kaiyuan Sect."

He gave the order.

Feng Xue looked at Chen Lin.

He pondered for a moment and said, "I sensed a trace of imperial aura within that Divine Tower Dragon Formation. Perhaps only the ruler of Lingyun Kingdom is qualified to control it. You could try looking for the Imperial Seal."

"If that still doesn't work."

"Then the only option is to change dynasties, become emperor, and try to gain imperial power."

After saying this, he left with several disciples.

Chen Lin stood there pondering, feeling that what the other person said made some sense. However, being the emperor was easy; apart from the wind and snow, no one in the city could rival him.

However, obtaining imperial aura is not an easy task.

Imperial aura is also a kind of rule.

That requires truly conquering battlefields, expanding territory, protecting the people, and gaining the support of the entire nation.

"I can't think of any other reason, so I can only give it a try."

Chen Lin rubbed his temples, packed up the other items, and left the treasure vault.

There was no rush to Qingyang Mountain.

Instead, they went on a killing spree within the city, taking advantage of the fact that news of the Zhenshan King's death had not yet spread, and defeated the enemy's imperial guards one by one.

They slaughtered most of them in half a day.

His feud with the King of Zhenshan was common knowledge. Since the king was dead while he was alive, suspicion would inevitably arise. These imperial guards, when assembled into a battle formation, were comparable to those at the Wheel Realm; he had to strike first. Guiyuan Sect.

Chen Lin, exuding murderous intent, summoned Bai Qingshui and others.

In public, it was announced that the monster had been severely injured and defeated. The King of Zhenshan had plotted to seize the throne and assassinated the Martial Emperor, committing a heinous act and thus being punished by the gods. He was appointed by Heaven to ascend the throne as the Emperor of Lingyun Kingdom from this day forward.

The country's name remains unchanged.

Bai Qingshui and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.

Nobody knows why Chen Lin wants to be emperor. Now that Lingyun Kingdom exists in name only, who cares about emperors anymore? Even the former Zhenshan King was the weakest force in the city.

"Does Your Excellency intend to unify Yuming City?"

Bai Qingshui asked tentatively.

"Not bad!"

Chen Lin nodded.

Then he instructed, "I have almost wiped out the city lord's guards. In the future, all sect disciples will enter the inner city and take over the territory of the Mountain Guardian King."

"Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!"

Bai Qingshui's expression changed.

He asked worriedly, "What about Lord Lei Ming and Lord Feng Xue...?"

"Do not care."

Chen Lin waved his hand.

"Lei Ming has already died after acknowledging the monster as his master. I... I have already persuaded Sect Master Feng that she will acknowledge my status. Send someone to inform her that I have appointed her as the Imperial Advisor and request her assistance in suppressing the rebellion!"

"Your Majesty is mighty! Long live the Emperor!"

Before Bai Qingshui could speak, Zhao Meng knelt down on the ground.

Others saw this.

Although they were all completely bewildered, they could only kneel down and shout "Long live the Emperor!"

"very good."

Chen Lin nodded in satisfaction.

Pointing at Zhao Meng, the Emperor said, "Zhao Meng, listen to my appointment. I hereby appoint you as the Grand Eunuch, a second-rank official, responsible for all matters concerning the royal family!"

"Thank you Lord for your grace!"

Zhao Meng's eyes lit up, and she happily kowtowed in gratitude.

"Ah."

Chen Lin hummed in agreement.

He added, "Put everything else aside for now. The most urgent task is to make the dragon robe and crown, and choose the nearest auspicious day to hold the enthronement ceremony."

"Receive the imperial decree!"

Zhao Meng readily agreed.

Chen Lin sensed for a while but found no imperial aura. He had indeed comprehended the Overlord's Intent before, but his level was too low to be of any use here.

To acquire imperial aura, one would probably have to actually become an emperor and meet certain criteria.

Think of this.

Chen Lin looked at Bai Qingshui.

"Bai Qingshui receives the imperial decree!"

Bai Qingshui's lips twitched slightly.

They knelt on the ground.

"I hereby appoint you as the Grand Marshal of the Army, in charge of all troops within the city, and you shall obey only my orders!"

"According to the order!"

Bai Qingshui accepted the imperial decree and expressed his gratitude.

Then Chen Lin appointed another batch of officials.

All the original leaders of the Kaiyuan Sect did not lose out, and even Hua Qianyu, who returned, managed to get a fourth-rank position.

At last.

Chen Lin looked around at everyone.

He said in a deep voice, "I ascended the throne hastily without sufficient preparation. I am now issuing you a task: find the Imperial Seal. Whoever finds it before the coronation will be immediately promoted to the first rank and granted one wish!"

He waved his hand after saying that.

"Retreat!"

Everyone bowed and withdrew.

Only Bai Qingshui didn't leave. Instead, he cautiously stepped forward and asked, "Why does Your Excellency want to become the emperor? It's a thankless task that will only bring you trouble and no benefit whatsoever."

"There are many benefits, but you don't need to do them, just follow the instructions."

Chen Lin did not disclose the specific reason.

Bai Qingshui wanted to persuade him again, but Chen Lin gave him a cold glance.

"If you dare to disobey me again, I will strip you of your position as Grand Marshal of the Army and throw you into a death row!"

Bai Qingshui remained silent.

But knowing Chen Lin as she did, she figured he wouldn't be blinded by a mere reputation, so she didn't try to persuade him further.

After issuing a series of orders.

Chen Lin once again personally took charge, eliminating all unstable elements within the city and incorporating some of Lei Ming's men, including Xiao Jinxia.

But the other party did not acknowledge him, as if they still had some reservations.

He didn't bother to pay attention.

After finishing his business, he moved into the palace and chose the treasure vault as his training ground, where he began to study the ancient texts that Feng Xue had sent back.

"Your Majesty, He Erniang requests an audience!"

On this day, Chen Lin was studying a book about the soul when a man came in to report.

This man is named Shen Changming. He is one of the experts in the Cage Realm whom Shen Changming has trained. He is a man of good character and was appointed by Shen Changming as the commander of his guards, responsible for relaying information for him.

"He Erniang?"

Chen Lin raised an eyebrow.

I'd almost forgotten his name; I thought he was long dead. Turns out he's not only alive, but he even dared to come looking for me.

"Ask her to come in."

"Yes!"

Shen Changming accepted the order and left.

Soon.

Then he appeared with a woman who was as thin as a skeleton.

Chen Lin almost didn't recognize him.

"This humble subject, He Yunqing, pays his respects to His Majesty the Emperor of Yan. Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

When He Erniang saw Chen Lin, she knelt down on the ground with a thud.

"It's really you. Since you've survived until now, it means you weren't meant to die. But if you want me to forgive you, you need a reason that can move me."

Chen Lin spoke calmly.

The other party and Yu Yuanqi really screwed over their group back then.

Besides him, only Jian Wu survived and his whereabouts are unknown. If he hadn't been just a life explorer who didn't care about love, hate, or grudges, he would have been killed with a single palm strike.

"This humble subject knows the whereabouts of the Imperial Seal!"

He Erniang hurriedly spoke up.

"Oh?"

Chen Lin became interested.

He immediately asked, "Where is it?"

He Erniang raised her head and pursed her dry, wrinkled lips. "If I inform His Majesty of this, may His Majesty allow this humble subject to live within the city?"

"can."

Chen Lin casually agreed.

Now that the Zhenshan King's lineage is basically wiped out, the other party is unlikely to cause any trouble, so whether they are killed or not makes no difference.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

He Erniang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He slowly said, "Actually, Lingyun Kingdom has never had a formal imperial seal, but there is a precious jade. Successive rulers have wanted to refine this precious jade into the imperial seal. It is said that once this jade is made into a seal, it can unlock a great secret."

Chen Lin's expression shifted.

"What secret?"

He Erniang gently shook her head.

"What secrets do you have that I don't know?"

"But once when Yu Yuanqi was drunk, he said that the King of Zhenshan had revealed that as long as the Lingyun Treasure Jade was refined into an imperial seal, the secrets of the Darkness's Descent and the Temple could be uncovered."

"Yu Yuanqi went to the secret place of Linglong Sect, actually dispatched by the King of Zhenshan to find the method of refining."

Chen Lin suddenly realized.

He immediately asked, "Have you found it?"

"No."

He Erniang shook her head again.

After a moment of silence, he continued, "It seems that a higher level of energy is needed to suppress the jade, and then the secret seal must be imprinted into it by visualizing the spiritual cloud carvings in the palace."

“The King of Zhenshan only controls the Lingyun carving and the precious jade, but does not have the secret seal, so he has never ascended the throne and become emperor.”

(End of this chapter)