I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Chapter 2257 Identity Fusion
Chen Lin was unwilling to accept this.

He tried to activate the bamboo board by activating his natal runes, but when that failed, he switched to soul power, the power of destiny, and so on.

But nothing happened.

Finally, he removed the crystal needle, intending to try and forcibly destroy it.

But after much deliberation, he put it back.

Before figuring out what the bamboo clappers are, it's best to keep them for now. It would be a shame to destroy them if they turned out to be some kind of treasure.

You'll inevitably regret it later.

Suppressing his burgeoning thoughts, Chen Lin took out his spirit brush and spirit ink, and wrote down the nine numbers he had clicked during the lottery draw, hoping they might come in handy later.

But then a strange thing happened.

The writing couldn't be preserved on it!
Chen Lin raised an eyebrow.

really.

It wasn't that he was unlucky and drew an ordinary item, but rather that he failed to discover its function.

Reach out.

Chen Lin took out the writing brush he had obtained in the secret place of the Linglong Sect.

He then took out another portion of the blood of a strange beast.

Once activated, the brush tip emits a faint silver light, stained with the blood of a mythical beast, and empowered by the power of its natal rune, writing numbers on the bamboo board.

This time it didn't disappear.

All nine numbers were left on it.

Chen Lin's eyes lit up.

This calligraphy brush seems to have some special properties; no wonder Qiu Yebai called it the sect leader's secret treasure.

If you have time, you should figure out its specific effects so that you can make the best use of it.

But before he could even be happy...

The writing on the bamboo board began to fade and then disappeared completely.

It felt like some force was wiping it away.

This scene left Chen Lin bewildered and suspicious.

He examined the bamboo stick repeatedly, and then let Hua Yi try it, but just like him, she was unable to leave any marks.

"interesting."

Chen Lin's curiosity was piqued.

Extend your finger, summon the true fire of the sun, and a flame appears at your fingertip. Try to ignite the bamboo board.

like water off a duck's back.

See this.

He extinguished the flames and released the rune figures, which gently chopped at the bamboo planks, gradually increasing the force.

But it still didn't work.

Chen Lin was truly shocked.

His rune level, if not the highest in the cultivation world, was definitely top-tier, yet he was still unable to do anything about this thing.

Although it may be that the rune has just been transformed into a true rune and its power is insufficient, it is enough to show that this thing is extraordinary and may very well be a primordial treasure.

Chen Lin ran his hands back and forth along the bamboo board.

If it were a primordial treasure, the harvest would be enormous, but he felt that the Ferry of Life wouldn't be that generous.

Furthermore.

The ferry itself is only at the Primal level, so it is unlikely to possess Primal Treasures. Even if it did, it would not be a prize in a lottery.

Unless everyone's guess is wrong, the ferry of life is of an even higher level.

I pondered for a while.

Chen Lin shook his head and put the bamboo clappers away.

If the natal rune doesn't work, the only option for further experimentation is to use a crystal needle or the 'fate' character from the mortal world.

However, the crystal needles are too destructive.

The fate character in the mortal world must be restored before it can be used, and it must be restored again after each use, so it cannot be used lightly.

So after much consideration, Chen Lin decided to give up.

He wants valuable treasures, not destruction. We don't know for sure now, but we'll study it later.

Don't rush.

After checking all the spoils, Chen Lin began to review the mission.

Overall, things went fairly smoothly.

However, his actions were still somewhat reckless.

As his cultivation level improved, he gradually became more aggressive in his actions. This is something to be careful about, as arrogance is not a good thing.

At last.

Chen Lin revealed the treasure chest of life.

Concentrate and sense.

After gaining boarding permission, he could sense the ferry without needing the Life Treasure Chest, and he could also sense the carrier pigeon maid Mingzhu.

As long as you have 100 Life Coins or the corresponding points, you can board the ship at any time.

In addition, Chen Lin also discovered...

His natal rune could sever his connection with the ferry, thus giving him autonomy. Because of this, he was certain that he could forcefully open the treasure chest of life, just like Tie Zhu.

I sensed it for a while.

Chen Lin activated the runes to envelop the treasure chest.

"open!"

With a low shout in his mind, the treasure chest immediately emitted light.

next moment.

Its body had transformed into that of a red ape.

"what!"

Hua Yi let out a startled cry, her eyes showing a look of bewilderment.

Chen Lin ignored the other party.

He discovered that his red ape body was extremely unstable, and the power of his bloodline fluctuated wildly, as if it were about to explode at any moment.

Just thought of this.

The body then began to fade, like grains of sand, gradually dissipating.

But it doesn't really disappear.

Instead, it transformed back into its original form.

The natal runes in his dantian flickered continuously, devouring the residual energy left by the dissipated red ape.

pat, pat.

With several sounds, items such as the Armor of Hope fell to the ground.

Chen Lin's eyes flashed.

I tried to summon the Life Treasure Chest again, but there was no response.

He suddenly understood.

My innate rune level is too high, and runes are in a special state; whether it's body, soul, will, or anything else, as long as I have my own consciousness, they can coexist. Therefore...

After switching identities, the runic energy interfered with the ferry's rules and forces, causing the identity to become unsustainable.

"It seems that there are also drawbacks to having too high an energy level."

Chen Lin shook his head.

Then he turned to look at Hua Yi.

He asked, "What did you just see? Do you remember it?"

He needed to confirm whether his second identity had disappeared or merged with his main identity. If it had disappeared, the things he did as the Red Ape would also disappear.

If we were to merge them...

Those who have had contact with Red Ape will likely know that he has two identities, so they need to be careful.

"Master just transformed into a tall and mighty ape. But even as an ape, Master still possesses extraordinary charisma. Don't worry, Master, I will absolutely not tell anyone."

Chen Lin was speechless.

Since completing her life's mission, Hua Yi has become increasingly open-minded, perhaps because she has regained her former memories.

"No need for flattery. Tell me your feelings. Are you sure that Red Ape and I are the same person?"

"What does the master mean?"

Hua Yi looked puzzled, not understanding what Chen Lin wanted to ask.

"What I mean is, if you hadn't seen it with your own eyes, would you be sure that the red ape was me?"

Chen Lin put it that way.

"That can't be."

Hua Yi immediately shook her head.

"That's it..."

After a moment's hesitation, Chen Lin separated his soul and entered the Fruit Core Cave.

When he came out again, he looked relieved.

After questioning Xu Wuye and Tian Shu, he was basically certain that the 'deeds' of both his identities still existed in the world, and the things that the Red Ape had done had not disappeared along with everything else.

but.

Others only remember that the Red Ape existed; in their memories, he and the Red Ape were two separate individuals.

So there's no need to worry about it.

As for those who have seen him switch identities, they will definitely have some connections, but it doesn't matter, guessing and confirming are two different things.

Think no more.

Chen Lin picked up the Armor of Hope and tried to put it on.

There was a flash of light.

The armor then appeared on his body.

He nodded slightly.

This is a true fusion with his second identity, not a separation. Under the influence of his natal rune, he can use everything that the Red Ape can use.

Including its connection with Mingzhu.

However, Chen Lin felt that this was not a good thing, as it meant that the rules of the life-ferry were still on him and had not been completely suppressed by the runes.

Getting off the ferry was not an easy task for him.

"It's easy to invite a god, but hard to send him away!"

Chen Lin sighed.

Having received so many benefits and rewards, how can you just cut ties like that? There's no such thing as a free lunch.

It probably won't work without paying a price.

Think for a while.

Chen Lin stopped thinking about it and let Hua Yi continue to watch over him while he began to recover.

A few months later.

After giving Master Lu some cultivation resources and leaving a token, Chen Lin left the village.

They traveled all the way to the imperial city.

With his current strength, let alone operating on a planet, even if he were to travel through the stars, he would hardly encounter any dangers that he could not withstand.

This realm can no longer provide him with cultivation resources. If he is unwilling to take on any more life missions and wants to advance further, he can only go to the Star Ruins.

But before setting off, one must carefully consider whether or not to attempt the soul release, as it is uncertain whether one can return once outside.

Red Umbrella City.

The clean and tidy streets were bustling with people, all dressed in brightly colored clothes. Both men and women had excellent looks and figures, and exuded an inexplicable sense of nobility.

Chen Lin led the three through the crowd.

They observed with great interest.

"What's wrong with me? Why do I feel inferior, like I'm not as good as others? Has something influenced me?"

The further Xu Wuye walked, the more uncomfortable he felt, and he couldn't help but ask Chen Lin for advice.

Tian Shu and Hua Yi also nodded.

Hua Yi said, "Indeed, I have the same feeling. Could someone be plotting against us in secret?"

"hehe."

Chen Lin chuckled.

"You think too much."

"This is a famous city in the Seven Star Realm, with countless powerful individuals. No one would notice us. The reason we feel this way is because these people have special bloodlines, seemingly born with innate destiny."

Chen Lin turned his gaze away from the people around him.

He continued, "Fate is the first of all laws, so it's normal for it to have some influence on other laws. There's no need to make a fuss about it."

"impossible?"

Xu Wuye took over the conversation.

"Innate bodies are extremely rare, and each one is a treasure in the palm of the hands of major powers. How could everyone have them, especially the rarest Destiny Body?"

"Who knows."

Chen Lin was also very curious.

But he himself possessed the talent of destiny, so he couldn't be wrong. The people here did indeed possess the body of destiny, except for those alien races with different appearances.

This situation can occur either due to bloodline or the possession of a special treasure.

"The outer space is indeed a high-level place. It's really frustrating to compare yourself to others. Think about how difficult it was for us to cultivate back then. In the end, all our cultivation became useless once we left the boundary river."

Xu Wuye was deeply moved.

Chen Lin rolled his eyes at the other person.

"You don't need to feel sorry for yourself. With your status at Baiyutai, what hardship could you possibly have? There are countless people who have had it much harder than you. This world has never lacked suffering."

He waved his hand after saying that.

"There's no need to guess anymore. Once I meet the person I'm looking for, I'll know everything."

The communication ended.

Chen Lin sped up and headed straight for the palace.

(End of this chapter)