I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Looking at the starry sky, Chen Lin felt incredibly warm and familiar.

Although the energy level in the Star Ruins was high, he disliked the environment there. Everywhere he went was dark and he couldn't feel any vitality.

It's much more comfortable under the starry sky.

In addition, Chen Lin also discovered that his strength was not suppressed here. He didn't know if it was because his cultivation level hadn't reached the Dominator level, or because he was a creature of this place.

But it's definitely a good thing.

Open your senses.

He quickly pinpointed the location, activated the Azure Shuttle, and vanished from the spot in a flash.

Cold Jade Star.

The city and its surrounding areas are cold.

Chen Lin used a few tricks to find out the situation here.

Overall, it's not bad.

The power of the Old Fisherman of Tianhu has not been revived, and the man himself has not shown up, as if he has given up on this place.

But Chen Lin knew that the other party would never give up.

The creatures here are all fish raised by the other party, and they are related to the advancement to the intermediate-level ruler. Even with the dual suppression of Langdang Mountain and Baiyujing, they cannot let go.

He would have done the same.

However, the other party is unlikely to make any moves in the short term.

He speculated that the specific timeframe would be at least after the Ascension Trial.

Given Tianhu Fisherman's methods, participating in the Ascension Trial was almost inevitable. The fact that the other party hadn't personally come forward to take him away as a 'fish' was probably because they were waiting for the trial to begin.

Merging him during the trial will solve all the problems.

Chen Lin's eyes flickered.

If his guess is correct, he and his opponent will inevitably have a battle during the Ascension Trial.

With his current strength, he is certain to die.

unless.

What Bai Yujing said is true. The trial has undergone a huge change. It is no longer just a test of cultivation level. In that case, he still has a glimmer of hope.

"After resolving matters here, I must go into seclusion once and attempt to break through to the Dominator realm."

Chen Lin muttered to himself.

Under the ruler, all are but ants.

The difference between being promoted and not being promoted is like night and day.

Even if the Xuanjin Spear could use that property, he is still not on the same level as a true ruler.

That green-faced person was an exception.

Besides the bizarre setting, Ye Sheng also said that the other party was not the true ruler, perhaps because there was a flaw in some aspect. The true ruler would never be so weak.

Suppress distracting thoughts.

Chen Lin set off for other planets.

After confirming the information from various sources, they found the teleportation hall and headed towards the headquarters of the Heaven-Defying Alliance.

Seven-colored stars.

The most prosperous place in the outer space today is this Seven-Colored Star, the location of the Heaven-Defying Alliance.

The entire planet is a riot of colors, condensed from a massive amount of resources, and equipped with an incredibly powerful array. The core of the Heaven-Defying City array at its center can withstand attacks from rulers below the third tier.

The area outside the city was divided into several parts.

Cultivators from various factions are stationed there, as well as spaces for independent cultivators to live in.

Chen Lin flashed and appeared in a grand hall.

I looked around.

I walked towards the exit.

"Om."

As soon as he approached the entrance, a huge bronze mirror next to him lit up, and patterns appeared on the entire hall, enveloping Chen Lin in a powerful energy.

"Please accept the inspection, senior."

At the exit, there were many cultivators in uniform. Upon seeing this, a man whose cultivation was at the True Realm immediately stepped forward and spoke respectfully.

"What are you checking?"

Chen Lin raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Reporting to senior, we need to check the energy fluctuations. Those whose cultivation level exceeds the Eternal Realm, as well as those who possess special energy, need to register before they can enter."

"If you have an invitation, that would be fine too."

"Or you can ask someone to pick you up."

The middle-aged man was neither humble nor arrogant.

"Well done."

Chen Lin nodded.

He appreciated this approach, as safety was the top priority and he couldn't let his guard down just because the old fisherman from Tianhu hadn't shown up.

"Then let's register."

Without rushing to reveal his identity, Chen Lin said with a smile.

The middle-aged man immediately took out a bright yellow talisman, activated it, and a beam of yellow light fell on Chen Lin.

It can be withdrawn at a moment's notice.

then.

He walked to the bronze mirror that had just glowed, activated the talisman again, and let the bright yellow light shine on the mirror surface.

The mirror began to vibrate and hum.

A point of light appeared on it, then two, and more and more. When the seventh one faintly lit up, the middle-aged man's expression changed drastically, and he immediately slapped the token at his waist.

next moment.

The protective array of the Seven-Colored Star was activated.

Furthermore, the defensive formations of the City of Rebellion and the Teleportation Hall are both operating at full capacity.

Swish swish!
Three figures appeared from the doorway.

They all exuded a subtle aura, their gazes fixed on Chen Lin.

"Owner?"

The thin figure at the head of the group saw Chen Lin's face clearly and asked in an incredulous tone.

"how."

"You don't even recognize your husband?"

Chen Lin looked at the grass and a happy smile appeared on his face.

"Owner!"

Upon hearing this, Xiaocao immediately pounced into Chen Lin's arms, but quickly realized that this was not a place for intimacy, so she broke free from his embrace and coolly turned to the others.

"This is the Alliance Leader, why don't you pay your respects?"

"Greetings, Alliance Leader!"

Xiaocao held a very high position in the Anti-Heaven Alliance, and no one could question her words; everyone bowed respectfully.

"okay."

Chen Lin waved his hand.

He took out some pills and handed them to the guard commander.

"Well done, you should be rewarded."

After saying that, he led Xiaocao out of the teleportation hall.

Inside the City of Rebellion.

Council chamber.

Upon learning of Chen Lin's return, representatives from all sides flocked to him. Left with no other option, Chen Lin had to hold a general meeting to meet with everyone.

"Father, let me introduce you."

Chen Ling'er introduced them one by one.

She is the vice leader, responsible for the daily management of the Heaven-Defying Alliance.

However, her cultivation level was not top-notch, making it difficult for her to suppress various forces. Now that Chen Lin had returned, she breathed a sigh of relief.

After Chen Ling'er finished her introduction, Chen Lin looked around.

All the major forces have basically arrived.

However, Beitang Zhu of the Seven Absolutes Sect and Madam Ming of Jingyun Trading Company were not present; only some ordinary disciples came as representatives.

It's not that they won't come.

Instead, all of them returned to the Star Ruins.

After the Star Gate opened, the power of the Seven Star Realm's rules weakened, and its value decreased significantly. The Star Ruins forces no longer valued it and saw no need to keep powerful figures here.

Dai Dai Dong and the White Moonlight Grand Duke were also not there.

Grand Duke Baiyueguang has his own territory, and Daidai Dong is the ruler of a country, so they certainly won't stay here permanently; they are both currently in seclusion.

Even Luo Qinglan went out to travel.

"Gentlemen."

Chen Lin got straight to the point.

"I'm only back to take care of some things and don't plan to stay long. If there's anything you need, please let me know as soon as possible. Also, I have some things I'd like to ask for your help with..."

That's why he convened this meeting.

Besides boosting Chen Ling'er's morale, the main purpose was to collect zodiac heritage.

The dragon's lineage has been obtained, but the snake, horse, sheep, and monkey are still missing. Currently, it is suspected that the snake is the little white snake, the horse is the celestial horse, and the sheep is Princess Yun.

As for monkeys.

Chen Lin suspected it was his Red Ape identity.

But none of these are clear.

So while he was personally searching for and confirming the information, he also mobilized everyone to help him search.

Besides.

He still needed to collect some materials: materials for refining the Myriad Tribulations Inquiry Pill, the Peacock Talisman, two other strange talismans, materials for secondary soul-unraveling, and so on.

I don't need the main material, but auxiliary materials are fine too.

Contribution points for the Azure Heaven Palace should be used wisely, so auxiliary materials must be collected by oneself.

"in addition."

After explaining the situation.

Chen Lin addressed the local cultivators.

"I can now take people into the Star Ruins. As long as you complete the tasks I issue and accumulate enough contribution points, I can take you out."

"But there is one thing to clarify."

“Star Ruins is not a safe place. It is currently under attack by strange creatures. I can’t keep looking after you after we get out. You’ll have to take care of your own safety.”

"If you don't want to stay in Star Ruins."

"I can also send people to other realms, but the number cannot be too large."

Upon hearing Chen Lin's words, the local cultivators immediately became noisy.

Going to the Star Ruins has always been the dream of cultivators in the Seven Star Realm. In the past, they were suppressed by the Fisherman of Heavenly Lake and had no hope at all. Later, the Heaven-Defying Alliance was formed, but there was still no way to get out.

The representatives of those Star Ruins forces completely ignored them.

"Could the Alliance Leader tell us the details about Star Ruins?"

Someone spoke up to ask.

Chen Lin thought for a moment and said, "I will compile a manual later and record the contents in it. Anyone who wants to see it can exchange it with contribution points."

"But one thing needs to be made clear."

"At most, no more than twenty people can be taken away this time. Survival in the Star Ruins is difficult. If you don't have special means, don't sign up. Going there will only be suicide."

I gave an explanation.

Chen Lin looked at the representative of the Seven Absolutes Sect.

It was none other than the old woman beside Beitang Zhu.

"Steward Sun, where is the Palace Master of the Northern Hall right now? Did he leave me any information?"

"Reporting to the Alliance Leader, there is a letter for you to review."

The old woman took out a jade slip and respectfully handed it to Chen Lin.

Chen Lin accepted it.

Investigate by probing into the soul's consciousness.

It was indeed a letter. Beitang Zhu had now established himself at the Seven Absolutes Sect headquarters and was inviting him to visit.

And the matter of joining was brought up again.

The other party said that the Grand Elder of the Seven Absolutes Sect invited him to truly join and promised him the position of Vice Hall Master, and asked him to go there immediately after receiving the letter to discuss it.

"I see."

Chen Lin put the jade slip away.

It seems that the Seven Absolutes Sect also took a liking to his identity as the Punisher Lord, and learned that Bai Yujing had caused a ruckus at the Four Seasons Manor, which is why they summoned him for the position of Vice Hall Master.

pity.

He is no longer the same person he used to be; this position no longer holds any allure for him.

Not to mention the deputy hall master.

Even if you offered him the position of temple master, he wouldn't join.

"As for Jingyun Trading Company, did Madam Ming leave a message?"

Chen Lin looked at the representative of Jingyun Trading Company, completely ignoring Young Master Jing.

The representative was a young monk.

When asked, he immediately stood up, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Reporting to the Alliance Leader, the Madam did not leave a message, but my young master asked me to give this item to you after I saw you."

He then took out a crystal glass.

Very small.

It's about the size of a thumb, crystal clear, and very beautiful.

"This is?"

Chen Lin took the cup, but couldn't see anything amiss.

"My young master said that the Alliance Leader is a gourmet, and this crystal cup is a token of the Crystal Secret Realm, which is known as a culinary paradise. A culinary competition will be held there soon, and the Alliance Leader can give it a try if he is interested."

"Oh?"

Chen Lin became interested.

He said he couldn't find any information about the culinary paradise.

It wasn't originally called a gourmet paradise, but rather a crystal sanctuary.

Jingyun Trading Company truly lives up to its reputation as one of the three major trading companies; they can get anything they want. However, the young master Jing must have had something in mind when he gave him this item.

"What else did your young master say?"

"Reporting to the Alliance Leader."

"My young master also said that if you win the competition, you should bring him a treasure chest of delicacies."

"A treasure chest of delicacies?"

Chen Lin raised an eyebrow slightly.

He is now very sensitive to the word "treasure chest".

"it is good."

"I see."

Regardless of whether the so-called Gourmet Treasure Chest and Exquisite Treasure Chest are related, as a Seven-Star Gourmet, I still have to participate in such a grand event.

of course.

After returning to Star Ruins, he would need to verify the accuracy of the information.

That young master Jing is unreliable; don't dig any more traps for him.

then.

Chen Lin looked at the representative of Tao Hai.

She was a beautiful female cultivator, but her cultivation level was only at the True Realm.

"Where is the Peach Blossom Fairy still in the sea of ​​peach blossoms?"

"Reporting to the Alliance Leader, the fairy has already gone to the Star Ruins. She said that if the Alliance Leader wants to find her, he can go to the Eight Trees Camp."

The female cultivator answered immediately.

Chen Lin did not ask any further questions after hearing this.

After exchanging ideas for a while, the meeting was adjourned.

Then he gathered Chen Ling'er and other close friends together.

No unnecessary words.

He asked directly, "Who among you wants to go to the Star Ruins?"

"I go!"

The little grass immediately spoke.

"Ah."

Chen Lin did not refuse.

He had originally planned to take the other party away. After the little white snake and others turned into birds, he had no trustworthy people around him, and Suer alone was not enough.

Moreover, there's now Horseshoe Mountain, and they've also purchased a cave dwelling in Dream City.

If all else fails, you can go to the Silver Fairy.

Finding a place to stay is not a problem.

"I am coming too!"

Chen Lin's eyes lit up.

But Chen Lin refused, saying, "You shouldn't go yet. It's not too late to go out when we've integrated enough."

Seeing that Chen Ling'er was unwilling.

His tone became serious: "I'm not exaggerating, the cultivation environment in Star Ruins is extremely harsh."

"Especially now."

"The bizarre kingdom has launched a full-scale invasion, and major forces have been destroyed one after another. Even the strongest rulers have fallen. It's impossible to cultivate in peace now if we go out."

"It's better to stay here."

"understood."

Chen Ling'er immediately became listless.

Chen Lin shook his head helplessly.

His daughter had cultivated for tens of thousands of years, yet she had not inherited even a trace of his prudence.

Her personality is somewhat similar to that of the Silver Fairy.

"Don't worry, I will come back again. Once the invasion of the strange kingdom is over, I will take you all away. It won't be long."

"I'll go with them too."

At this time.

Lan Menghan, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.

"I'll go as well."

Xiao Xun jumped onto Chen Lin's shoulder.

"can."

This time, Chen Lin did not refuse.

In addition, he named several other people, including Leng Yue, Tian Shu, Jin Lin, Yang Tian, ​​and the Pig Demon.

The invasion of the strange kingdom won't last long, and the Great Worship will begin before they retreat. He needs manpower to manage Horseshoe Mountain and Deer Island. After resolving the strange rules, he will also need to send people to garrison there. Relying on New Sprout alone is not enough.

But you can't bring too much.

He has limited energy and cannot train too many people quickly.

After instructing the chosen individuals to prepare, Chen Lin left Seven-Colored Star, first returning to the Kaiyuan Sect within the Boundary River, and then using a locator to enter the White Cloud Ranch. (End of Chapter)