I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Chapter 2349 Stripping
"Strange creatures have entered the Star Ruins?"

Upon hearing this news again, Chen Lin couldn't help but take it seriously.

He immediately pressed on, asking, "Have any strange creatures been spotted here? Has the Thousand Towers Alliance released any related information?"

"Not here."

The new sprout answered immediately.

"The Thousand Towers Alliance hasn't made any moves either. The news comes from the Northern Region, where forces have begun to migrate, and people from Deer Island have also come over."

"Is it that serious?"

Chen Lin's expression grew increasingly solemn.

The Star Ruins are extremely vast. Although the entrance to the strange kingdom is in the Northern Region, it is located in the far north and has no interaction with the forces there.

The fact that forces from the Northern Regions have now migrated, and some have even come here, indicates that the situation is already quite dire.

"Okay, I understand. Keep investigating and let me know as soon as you have any news."

Chen Lin ended the conversation.

After Xin Ya came downstairs, he had the little white snake guard him while he took out the Li family's totem statue, examined it, and tried to obtain its inheritance.

First obtain the inheritance, then enter the secret realm.

This way, you don't have to consume any colorful crystal essence, and you also avoid the quests within the secret realm, making it simple and convenient.

of course.

Such a brutal way of acquiring a legacy is also extremely dangerous; it requires 'that particular characteristic,' which is something most people cannot do.

No accidents.

Based on his previous experience, Chen Lin quickly refined the totem statue and obtained the zodiac rooster's inheritance.

The name of the supernatural power is Dawn.

It's still an audio-based genre.

Its function is to eliminate timidity and enhance resistance in all aspects, especially the mental aspect.

Chen Lin didn't have high expectations, since sound-based supernatural abilities have limited uses. However, this supernatural ability surprised him, because it could affect not only himself but also others.

It is much more valuable.

Calm your mind.

Chen Lin connects with the corresponding regions through totem media.

Then enter the secret realm.

As soon as I landed, I felt a surge of vitality. I was on a mountaintop, and in the distance, the sun was slowly rising.

Followed by.

Chen Lin's expression shifted.

The rules of this area resonated with his Solar True Fire rune, instantly making the rune much more complete.

A thought crossed my mind.

A flame ignited at Chen Lin's fingertips.

He focused his attention on sensing.

The flames seemed to be influenced by the distant rising sun, constantly enhancing their own sense of order.

Upon seeing this.

Chen Lin immediately increased the intensity of his senses, actively causing the intricate runes that made up the flames to recombine, seeking an arrangement that better suited the laws of the rising sun.

Time passed slowly.

Half a day later.

When his spirit was almost exhausted, a powerful aura of fire rules suddenly erupted from Chen Lin's body. Although it was still the same body, it was like an endless source of fire, turning the entire mountain into a sea of ​​fire.

This then spread throughout the entire space.

However, the sea of ​​fire is not real; it can only be sensed but not seen, and its power changes with Chen Lin's thoughts.

It seems both real and unreal, both true and illusory.

"receive!"

Chen Lin clenched his fist.

The fiery aura surged into his body.

The natal rune flickered for a moment before stabilizing, but the runes of the True Sun Fire became more numerous and complete, and shone brightly alongside the strokes of the magic sigils.

"I didn't expect to get such a reward. It was worth the effort to get the totem statue."

Chen Lin clicked his tongue.

Since switching to the path of runes, most of his previous supernatural abilities have become obsolete, including the True Fire of the Sun. In battles against high-level powerhouses, it is of little use and can only be used as an ordinary flame.

This upgrade, however, brought about a qualitative change.

His level rose to a higher level, and he grasped the true essence of the Sun's True Fire, giving him the possibility of further advancement.

It's like gaining an extra powerful supernatural ability.

In a good mood.

Chen Lin let out a long, joyful roar and spread his soul wings to survey the entire area.

However, when attempting to enter the other two areas, they were blocked and could not break through no matter what they tried.

He didn't care about that.

This restriction does not prevent him from changing his real-world location by transiting through secret realms.

Although the landing point is fixed when leaving each area, there are no restrictions when entering. You can return to Kashima from anywhere by simply entering the area.

on the contrary.

To go to other real-world locations, simply enter the corresponding secret realm.

Also.

This area also has totem statues as a medium, which allows for a quick connection to the secret realm, even during battle. That's why he chose this place as the anchor point for Deer Island.

The only drawback.

You can't change the area inside the secret realm.

For example, if he wants to go to Wudaopo, he can't just walk through the Ox area; he has to go back to the Lushima store and re-enter the Ox area.

Thoughts drifted away.

Chen Lin weighed the risks of returning to the Otherworld.

He wasn't in a hurry at first.

However, with the strange changes occurring in the mysterious kingdom, he, the Punisher, is bound to face trouble. He must hurry to enter the core secret realm and find a way to control 'that characteristic'.

and also.

This secret realm is suspected to be located within a mysterious kingdom, which is a good opportunity to learn about what exactly happened in that kingdom.

He had a vague premonition that another great upheaval was about to occur.

Even if he wasn't afraid of the invasion from the strange kingdom, he still needed to improve his strength. After all, there was still the Heavenly Trial hanging over his head like a sharp blade. Without making sufficient preparations, his life might be in danger.

"It's true what they say, wherever I go, something unexpected happens!"

Is it really that difficult to be a cultivator of destiny?

Chen Lin couldn't help but complain.

Rationally, he felt that this matter could not possibly have anything to do with him, but along his journey, there had been far too many similar incidents, which inevitably led him to make some connections.

But Lenovo is Lenovo.

He still couldn't change anything; all he could do was try his best to ensure the safety of himself and his family.

The following days.

Chen Lin cultivated in the shop, quietly waiting for the Azure Peak Heavenly Palace to open.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, he began to cultivate the Thousand Cuts and Ten Thousand Slices Dao-Breaking Technique. He had already thoroughly comprehended this technique and had also obtained the Violet Flower Elixir, so it was time to give it a try.

To cultivate the path of severing the self from others, one must first detach Lin Ergou from his own self; this is an insurmountable hurdle.

This day.

Chen Lin was ready.

He instructed Xinya to close the shop and have the White Snake and the Red Dust Guardian enter seclusion.

First, drink the violet flower liquid.

Once the body reaches its peak, activate the secret technique.

An invisible blade formed within his body and slashed down at him. The blade struck from an unknown location, yet it unexpectedly generated an unbearable pain that almost made Chen Lin scream.

What followed was endless fear.

This fear is like an ant facing the mighty power of heaven, seemingly defying the great Dao, and cannot be suppressed no matter what.

"Oh oh oh!"

A series of rooster crows echoed in the training room.

Like the sun breaking through the clouds, it instantly swept away the gloom in Chen Lin's heart, freeing him from fear.

At this time.

Chen Linsheng had a sudden realization.

He once again embarked on a path orchestrated by others. These zodiac inheritances, along with some secret techniques he had previously acquired, were all left behind to 'correct' his flawed cultivation path.

The person who made these arrangements has also come to light.

He must be the Shadow Scholar.

At first, he thought it was the Purple Emperor, then he thought it was the Fisherman of Heavenly Lake, until the layers of mystery were cleared away and the truth was revealed.

The most frustrating thing is...

Knowing full well that these arrangements would inevitably come at a price, he had no choice but to follow the prescribed path. Even a slight deviation would bring various dangers, forcing him to return to the right track. Chen Lin had a thought of abandoning the separation of self and other and continuing on the path of merging self and other.

But reason told him it was useless.

With the Shadow Scholar's methods, what he set up couldn't be a single line, but a net. Even if he changed his cultivation method, it would only be a matter of jumping from one line to another.

Besides, he can't be the only one online.

Perhaps even the fisherman of Tianhu Lake is a fish caught in the net of the Shadow Scholar.

Thinking on a larger scale.

The entire Star Ruins, and all the beings in the myriad realms, might just be pawns.

The more you think.

Chen Linyue felt that the Shadow Scholar was unfathomable.

But he was not discouraged by this; instead, he became even more determined.

As a time traveler, he has already lived for so many years, which is worth the price of admission. Now he will treat this place as a game, and he will not stop or look back. He must complete the game and see the final scene!

Thoughts are clear and open.

Chen Lin, brimming with fighting spirit, unleashed three consecutive strikes.

His newly formed fighting spirit was immediately extinguished, and he couldn't help but let out a low growl.

In the blink of an eye.

Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

But for Chen Lin, it felt like three thousand years had passed. He was constantly enduring unimaginable pain, and his vitality was continuously fading away. He almost had a mental breakdown several times.

It wasn't just him.

Even though the three of them, including the little white snake, were affected by the aura emanating from the secret technique and lived in constant fear, they had no intention of cultivating at all.

Fortunately, Chen Lin had set up an array in advance, so his aura did not leak out; otherwise, it would have attracted the attention of the administrators long ago.

Inside the meditation room.

Chen Lin fell straight to the ground.

But he did not stop.

He continued to activate the secret technique, slashing again and again at the one he was completely unaware of.

His life force was getting weaker and weaker, but he was activating his secret technique faster and faster, because he could feel that Lin Ergou was also at his limit. Now it was a matter of who was more resilient.

Whoever can't withstand the pressure first will lose.

Moreover, failure could very well result in the other party usurping his position and merging with him.

"Destroy them!"

Chen Lin's face contorted as he used his last bit of strength to deliver nine consecutive slashes.

Then he spat out a mouthful of blood.

He was completely lifeless.

I don't know how much time passed.

His fingers twitched slightly, then his palm, then his arm, and finally he struggled to extract the vibrant essence and drink a large gulp.

"call!"

Chen Lin exhaled a breath of stale air.

Upon examining his body, he immediately felt extremely 'clean', and his mind was also incredibly clear.

It is attempting to mobilize the power of the sovereign.

The soul is usable, but the physical body is completely empty, and the cultivation level has also dropped slightly.

"It looks like the result is good."

Chen Lin showed a satisfied expression.

He had previously worried that after separating from Lin Ergou, his cultivation level would drop to the mid-to-late stage of the Eternal Realm, or even the True Realm, and even his natal rune might be affected.

It seems the impact wasn't that significant.

However, this is not a normal phenomenon. The main reason is that Lin Ergou is only his physical body and has nothing to do with his soul, so the damage is so minor after the separation.

If it's a complete integration, then it won't be so easy to separate them.

It took a while to recover.

Chen Lin sat cross-legged and once again used his secret technique, trying to sense the presence of others through its power.

Gradually.

A vague, inexplicable sense of connection emerged, but it was very weak and could not fully reveal the 'line between self and others,' and the invisible blade struck nothing.

"Isn't it okay?"

Chen Lin finished his work and pondered.

It seems that we are too far apart to sense each other clearly.

It's not due to any secret technique.

After all, Old Xiu Chen Lin is from the Seven Star Realm. He should mainly be concentrated there. With the boundary wall blocking the way, being able to sense some connections is enough to prove that the secret technique is effective.

After a moment's hesitation.

Chen Lin picked up the colorful crystal marrow and took another sip.

Then, immediately activate the secret technique with the help of the crystal marrow's energy.

"Buzz!"

The mental space seemed to tremble, and then countless lines appeared, some extremely thick, others as faint as gossamer threads.

"so much?"

Chen Lin was speechless.

When he was in the Seven Star Realm, he also learned in detail that the number of each person's "other self" is not fixed, but the most is no more than a hundred. How could he have so many?

With such a large number, it would take forever to completely eliminate them.

Moreover, each time it requires the assistance of variegated crystal marrow, and how much variegated crystal marrow is needed?

But immediately.

Chen Lin then realized what was happening.

He is currently in the Star Ruins, so what he senses is not just the Seven Star Realm, but the entire cultivation space within the Book of Creation, so it is normal for the number to be greater.

There is still some energy left in the variegated crystal marrow.

Chen Lin didn't want to waste it, so he chose a relatively clear, yet very thin line and used his secret technique to slash it down.

"puff!"

The invisible blade struck the line, severing it instantly, but the resulting backlash disrupted his very life force.

The natal rune is surging with energy.

He spat out a mouthful of blood.

He collapsed to the ground with a thud.

"grown ups!"

Hearing something amiss in the room, the little white snake called out softly.

There was no response.

She cautiously opened the door, peeked inside, and saw blood everywhere, and Chen Lin lying in a pool of blood.

"Ah! Something's happened to my lord! Hongchen, come quick!"

The little white snake called out loudly as it flew into the house to check the situation, only to find that Chen Lin's life force had been extinguished, with only his soul still fluctuating. It immediately became anxious.

At that moment, Hongchen flew in as well.

Without saying a word, he used the Life Character to provide Chen Lin with powerful life force.

Then Xinya went upstairs, took out a bunch of bottles and jars, and poured them down Chen Lin's throat one by one.

"That's enough."

Chen Lin slowly opened his eyes, stopping Xin Ya's movements.

"How are you, sir? Should I find someone to treat you? There is an unnamed Taoist priest on the island who is most skilled at treating backlashes from cultivation techniques."

"no need."

Chen Lin replied.

He wasn't actually seriously injured. After all, it was just his physical body, and the backlash on his soul was limited, so it wouldn't endanger his life.

It's just that his previous injuries hadn't healed, which is why he ended up in such a terrible state.

But Chen Lin dared not be careless again.

He only severed the thinnest line this time, which means that the other side of the line has a very low cultivation level. This backfired on him. If he had severed a thicker line, he might have been in real danger.

We need to prepare more auxiliary items.

"Ok?"

Upon imagining this, Chen Lin's expression shifted.

Then he took out an item from the package, which was the invitation letter from the Azure Peak Heavenly Palace.

At this moment, the invitation emitted a faint glow, and a huge palace with a blue roof appeared on its previously blank surface.

"The Azure Heaven Palace has opened. I'm going there. Little White Snake, come with me. You two stay here and guard the shop."

Give an explanation.

Chen Lin made the little white snake fly onto his wrist.

Then, he touched the palace-patterned gate with his finger, and the gate slowly opened, releasing a beam of blue light that pulled Chen Lin inside and made him disappear.