I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Black Stone Forest.

Chen Lin floated in the air, gazing at the distant landscape.

This is a black mountain range, but all the peaks are black and rise straight up, like a vast forest.

It was named after this.

I didn't go in immediately.

Chen Lin first walked around the landscape, then waited for the cultivators to appear.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait."

Not long after, three cultivators flew out from inside: two at the True Realm and one at the Eternal Perfection Realm.

What brings you here?

The eternally perfect man looked at Chen Lin warily.

"Fellow Daoist, please don't misunderstand. I'm just gathering some information."

Chen Lin gave an explanation.

Then he took out a bottle of spiritual liquid, wrapped it in his magic power, and sent it over.

He smiled and said, "This is just a small gift, please don't find it offensive, fellow Daoist."

The man caught the liquid in his hand.

took a look.

His expression softened slightly.

"What questions do you have, fellow Daoist?"

"It's nothing serious. I'm new here and I've heard it's quite chaotic. I'd like to find out more about the situation."

The man sized up Chen Lin a few times.

“Fellow Daoist is right, this Black Stone Forest is indeed a bit chaotic, but I can tell from your concealed aura that your strength should not be weak. As long as you are careful, there shouldn’t be too much danger.”

"There is a Qin family here, and the patriarch seems to be named Qin Wanggu."

Chen Lin asked again.

"Have."

The man hesitated for a moment, but still answered truthfully.

He then added, "The Qin family is a large family, so I can't reveal too much information to you to avoid offending anyone. If you want to know, just go to the market in the center of Black Stone Forest and ask around."

Chen Lin nodded.

He doesn't need to know too much.

If Qin Wanggu exists, then Qin Nianjun, who gave him the purse, must be real; she was simply corrupted by the power of Di Hou's rules and turned into a strange creature.

Now that Dihou has been killed by him, even if the territory has not collapsed, it has become a no-man's land.

It's hard to say whether the other party is dead or alive.

But none of this concerns him. He only needs to send the purse over and ask for a favor. As for whether the other party can find his daughter, that depends on their abilities.

Are there any Overlord-level experts in the Black Stone Forest?

Chen Lin changed the subject.

Yes, there are three.

The man gave a brief answer, but still did not elaborate on the specifics.

"Could you tell me who they are?"

Seeing this, Chen Lin could only press for answers.

However, the man shook his head, "I am just an Eternal cultivator and dare not mention the name of a Sovereign. Please understand, fellow Daoist."

"Fellow Daoist is indeed a cautious person."

Chen Lin made a comment.

But he didn't insist.

Surviving in such a chaotic place requires extreme caution. The powerful rulers possess extraordinary abilities, and calling their names directly could potentially be sensed.

He paused for a moment.

He tentatively asked, "Is there a woman here named Yun Feiyan?"

"Yun Feiyan?"

The man pondered for a moment.

He shook his head slightly. "Never heard of it."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lin waved his hand, conjuring up the appearance of the Silver Fairy.

The Silver Fairy couldn't possibly be lying, but several years have passed since the Azure Peak Heavenly Palace trade fair, so it's possible the other party has left.

The man glanced at it.

He immediately said, "This is the Palace Master of the Silver Immortal Palace, whom everyone calls the Silver Fairy. I don't know her exact name, but she is Xing Jun and a member of the Black Stone Forest Elder Council. Her status is extraordinary."

"Thank you for clearing up my doubts, fellow Daoist. Farewell!"

Upon hearing the other party's reply, Chen Lin did not ask any further questions, cupped his hands in greeting, and flew away.

Since the Silver Fairy is doing well here, there's no need to worry. Just go in and find her. The reason for asking beforehand is that her master has a bad temper and has offended too many people. Rushing in to investigate might cause trouble.

The entire Black Stone Forest is protected by defensive formations.

However, there are no restrictions on entry.

As long as it's not a strange creature, you can come and go as you please.

This also shows that there is no unified management here, and each department is still operating independently.

Chen Lin flew in through the entrance and used his senses to investigate, finding the place indeed chaotic.

Each mountain peak was covered with all sorts of buildings, without any order or structure. The flat ground was even more chaotic, with cultivators flying around everywhere, and even fights breaking out.

It looks like...

The so-called council of elders is merely a name without substance.

Withdraw your senses.

Chen Linfei flew to the nearest group of buildings to continue scouting the situation. After learning the location of the Silver Palace, he transformed into a beam of light and shot towards it.

"Who goes there!"

As soon as they landed at the foot of a mountain peak, they were intercepted by two female cultivators.

"My name is Chen Lin, and I am the disciple of the Silver Fairy. I have come to pay my respects."

One should not barge into one's master's territory; one must maintain sufficient respect.

"Master's disciple? How come I don't know you?"

The leading female cultivator with large eyes looked at Chen Lin suspiciously, then stretched out her hand and said, "What proof do you have?"

Chen Lin looked at the other person with great interest.

Judging from his words, he is also a disciple of the Silver Fairy. It seems that his master is planning to build a new force and make a big splash.

"What are you looking at? If there's no proof, it's a fake. Get out of here!"

Another young female cultivator said angrily.

"hehe."

Chen Lin chuckled softly.

He took out a token and handed it to the big-eyed female cultivator, saying, "Of course there is a token. Show this token to your master, and you will understand."

The big-eyed female cultivator stared at Chen Lin for a moment.

"Wait."

After saying that, he turned and flew away.

A short while later.

Then, melodious music filled the air on the mountain, flowers bloomed all over the mountain, and colorful birds flew around the mountain.

A rainbow-like curtain of light slowly descended from the mountaintop, forming a staircase shrouded in ethereal mist.

More than a hundred beautiful female cultivators danced gracefully, forming two rows on either side of the steps, as if welcoming guests.

At last.

The form of the Silver Fairy appeared.

She gracefully flew down the steps, smiling as she looked at Chen Lin.

The young female cultivator next to her had already opened her mouth wide, looking flustered, and shrank her neck to hide to the side.

Chen Lin was also dumbfounded.

The Silver Fairy was not one to follow conventional etiquette, and besides, the other party was her master. What master would make such a grand show to welcome his disciple?

I have a feeling that something terrible is going to happen.

"Um... this disciple greets Master!"

Chen Lin had an urge to turn around and run away, but he still forced himself to bow.

He immediately chuckled dryly and said, "This disciple has come to pay his respects. How could I dare to cause Master such a great commotion? It would be best to put these strange phenomena away."

"You think too much."

The Silver Fairy glanced at Chen Lin.

Then look into the distance.

Chen Lin also looked over.

Not long after.

A magnificent imperial carriage, thousands of feet in size, appeared from the distant void, its splendor unparalleled in my life, resembling a colossal palace on the move.

Four dragons and four phoenixes were pulling the procession, each a different color, their colors complementing each other. On either side stood guards clad in golden armor, exuding a powerful aura, with the leader radiating an aura of dominance.

Chen Lin's eyes widened in surprise. What kind of status would someone have to be able to get the Sovereign to serve as a bodyguard?
Huh?
suddenly.

Chen Lin let out a soft "hmm".

"what happened?"

When the Silver Fairy saw Chen Lin's appearance, she asked him in a low voice.

"It's nothing, it's just that the golden dragon pulling the rickshaw looks familiar, but I can't be sure."

Chen Lin answered telepathically.

The Silver Fairy frowned slightly.

He quickly asked, "Are they friend or foe?"

"There are some past grievances, but they're not serious."

Chen Lin gave a brief description.

As the two were talking, the imperial carriage arrived nearby, treating the Black Stone Forest's defensive array as nothing, casting a shadowy light above it.

"Follow me to greet it, ignore the golden dragon."

The Silver Fairy gave a word of instruction, then took to the air and slowly flew towards the imperial carriage.

Chen Lin immediately followed.

"Sister, you're too kind. I can go up by myself. Why did you have to come and greet me personally?"

With a clear, resonant sound, the imperial carriage came to a steady stop.

Amidst the swirling colorful light, a dignified woman emerged, dressed in a lotus-colored cross-collar fairy dress. The collar was embroidered with mysterious cloud patterns, and a shimmering silk shawl draped over her shoulders. Her flowing robes exuded an aura of superiority over all living beings.

For an instant.

Chen Lin even felt ashamed of himself.

But I realized it immediately.

He couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

This woman's cultivation level was not yet at the Dominator level, yet she could naturally influence his mind. In addition to possessing special talents, this kind of demeanor, cultivated over a long period of time, had reached the level of moving from form to mind.

"It is an honor for your elder sister to come in person, and we must not be negligent in the slightest."

The Silver Fairy replied with a smile.

Then, glancing at the onlookers appearing in the distance, she gestured for them to come in, saying, "It's not convenient to talk here, little sister, please come inside for a chat, and let me do my duty as a host."

"Then I'll take my leave."

The dignified woman nodded slightly.

Then, together with the Silver Fairy, they landed on the 'Rainbow Road' and were carried to the summit by light without having to move.

Chen Lin glanced at the golden dragon.

Jinlong also saw him and was clearly taken aback.

"Is it Fellow Daoist Chen?"

The urgent voice of the golden dragon echoed in Chen Lin's mind.

He hesitated for a moment.

But remembering the Silver Fairy's instructions, he ignored her and flew up after her.

The commander of the guards in the Sovereign Realm followed, along with a young girl dressed as a maid.

The group entered the palace at the summit.

The Silver Fairy and the dignified woman took their seats as host and guest, while everyone else stood.

Chen Lin stood to one side, pondering the origins of the other party. To dare to make such a grand display while walking in the void, especially in the treacherous Northern Region, meant that the other party was no ordinary person.

"Let me introduce you to my sister. This is my disciple, Chen Lin."

After someone served the spiritual tea, the Silver Fairy suddenly pointed at Chen Lin and began to introduce him softly.

Chen Lin was taken aback.

He then cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

"Junior Chen Lin greets the fairy."

Based on his understanding of his master, he knew this action was not unintentional, so he remained composed and dignified.

The dignified woman seemed somewhat puzzled as well.

He simply nodded slightly, without any other reaction.

The Silver Fairy smiled slightly.

He added, "My disciple is also a Executioner, and he has already successfully performed soul-splitting. His mastery of execution techniques is no less than mine. If you need the Executioner's help, you can ask him for help."

Chen Lin was speechless.

He said he felt uneasy, and now he knew why. After so many years apart, his master had become unreliable and betrayed him the moment they met.

"Oh?"

The dignified woman showed interest.

He began to scrutinize Chen Lin.

His eyes immediately widened in surprise.

"Fellow Daoist Chen's soul is incredibly strong. One soul-splitting could not have achieved this level. Could it be that you have already performed a second soul-splitting?"

"You flatter me, senior."

Chen Lin responded respectfully.

He then explained, "I am merely an Eternal Realm Rune cultivator. I can barely manage one soul-splitting, let alone the ability to perform a second soul-splitting. I don't even have the method for a second soul-splitting; I simply possess some talent in the realm of the soul."

"No need to be modest."

The dignified woman gently touched the gemstone ring on her hand.

A book appeared in my hand.

It was wrapped in magic and delivered to Chen Lin.

"This is the Soul-Unlocking Book from the Soul-Questioning Academy. It contains the Secondary Soul-Unlocking Method. I don't know what you like since we're meeting for the first time, so I'll use this as a gift."

Chen Lin was stunned.

He gives gifts without a second thought, and such lavish gifts at that. No wonder he has a ruler protecting him.

Although he really wanted it, Chen Lin had to restrain himself from reaching out and looked at the Silver Fairy.

"Please accept this gift from the princess."

The Silver Fairy nodded.

As soon as Chen Lin took the book in his hand, she immediately said, "It is impolite not to reciprocate. You should also give the princess a gift. Don't be stingy."

This statement came out.

Both Chen Lin and the dignified woman were taken aback.

Even the sovereign's guard looked slightly puzzled and gave the Silver Fairy a deep look.

Chen Lin grinned as well.

His master probably didn't want to take advantage of the other party, but he knew that the method of dispelling the soul would be useful to him, so he gave such instructions.

But he really didn't know what treasure to give in return.

Taking it out normally would be embarrassing. To compare it to the second method of soul liberation would mean using the Seven Star Spoon or Crystal Needle.

But that is something that absolutely cannot be given away.

I thought about it.

Chen Lin took out a delicate little bottle.

It was carried by a rune-covered figure and placed on the table in front of the dignified woman.

"This junior's cultivation is low, and I really have no treasures that can catch the eye of a senior. This is a bottle of juice from a beauty finger flower. I'm just borrowing the name of this flower to bring good luck. I hope senior won't find it offensive."

"Beauty finger?"

The dignified woman picked up the bottle.

After opening, pour a drop into your palm, then put it back into the bottle.

She nodded slightly and said, "It is indeed the juice of the Beauty Finger Flower. This is a rare substance, and it is just right for me. Then I will not be polite."

Chen Lin felt a sense of relief.

If the other party says that, then the favor is considered repaid.

The dignified woman put the bottle into her gemstone ring and looked at the Silver Fairy again. "Sister Yun, you should know the purpose of my visit. Father still hopes that you can accept the position of Imperial Preceptor and join my Yuan Sheng Kingdom."

A flicker of doubt flashed in Chen Lin's eyes.

He had never heard of the Yuan Sheng Kingdom before, and it didn't seem to be a super power. But if it wasn't a super power, it wouldn't be possible for a princess to have a ruler and guards accompanying her.

Could it be a hidden entity like Langdang Mountain?

If that's the case.

The Silver Fairy's actions are understandable; these kinds of hidden forces are not only powerful but also quite unreasonable, making them difficult to deal with.

"It's not that my sister is ungrateful."

The voice of the Silver Fairy rang out.

She sighed softly.

"If my strength were fully restored, agreeing to the Holy Emperor's request would be fine. However, my cultivation is currently damaged, and I am at a critical juncture in my cultivation. I also have so many disciples to take care of, so I am simply unable to manage it all."

"of course."

The Silver Fairy changed the subject.

"If the Holy Emperor needs the help of the Punisher, I will gladly oblige. My disciple is here, so just send him whenever needed; his skill in executions is no less than mine." (End of Chapter)