I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

"The first two requirements are fine, but for the last one, I can only say that we will do our best."

Elder Yu pondered for a moment after hearing Chen Lin's conditions before speaking.

He immediately offered an explanation.

"I hope Fellow Daoist Chen can understand that Four Seasons Manor is, after all, a top-tier power with a high-level Sovereign in charge, while my Dream City only has one Sovereign, the City Lord. If things continue as they are now, and powerful figures attack when the City Lord is away, we are powerless to do anything about it."

"Just do your best."

Chen Lin didn't dwell on it too much.

There is no absolute safety anywhere. He just wanted to find a safe haven for Leng Yue and the others. As for how far they could go, that would depend on their own fate.

The two sides reached an agreement.

Next, Elder Yu explained the battle plan.

Chen Lin stood up abruptly.

"No need for that trouble. I'll go and meet the Duke first. Elder Yu, if you want to send someone with you, then go. If you don't want to send anyone, then wait for me in the city."

After saying that, he walked out of the lobby.

As he moved, golden light shone brightly from his body, as if the Armor of Hope had been bestowed upon him, and the Xuanjin Spear appeared in his hand.

A boundless fighting spirit soared into the sky.

Elder Yu was taken aback.

According to the information he received, this person did not seem to be of a reckless nature, but for some reason, his personality changed.

But after a slight hesitation...

He still sent out a message, ordering the group of powerful individuals who had been prepared in advance to gather and fly out of Dream City together.

Chen Lin transformed into a stream of light.

Following the directions provided by Elder Yu, they shot forward through the void while simultaneously releasing their soul senses to perceive the surroundings.

Not long after.

He paused.

Thousands of miles away, a dozen strange auras were moving rapidly, seemingly heading this way.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, be careful! They're coming!"

Elder Yu and the others rushed forward, their tone extremely solemn.

Chen Lin stood up out of thin air.

He stared blankly ahead.

He suspected that the duke had discovered their departure from the city; otherwise, it wouldn't have been such a coincidence that these strange creatures followed them as soon as he came out.

But that's alright.

A battle is inevitable sooner or later; this way, we can save him from searching everywhere and resolve the issue sooner rather than later.

"Form ranks!"

Elder Yu, however, dared not be careless. He threw out a shimmering silver talisman, which, once activated, emitted rays of silver light that connected the dozens of cultivators in the future.

Then Chen Lin discovered it.

These people were all enveloped in silver light, emitting strange fluctuations that were somewhat similar to Xing Jun's aura.

He was surprised.

It seems that the cultivators of the Star Ruins were well-prepared for the strange creatures and had developed many ways to deal with them. No wonder the major forces were not panicked.

While pondering.

A terrifying pressure swept over, and then a dozen blurry figures appeared in the distance.

The leader was over ten feet tall, dressed in black armor, and wielding a long black spear.

The only red thing on his body was the tassel on his spear; the rest of his body was pitch black.

Its momentum is both strange and magnificent.

Behind them were four strange creatures in golden helmets and armor, and eight in silver helmets and armor, each exuding the unique aura of a powerful martial arts master.

Chen Lin's eyes flickered.

Just as Elder Yu described, this Grand Duke Tianwu Liehuang Qi Sifang Qingzheng is a strange being who cultivates martial arts.

The same goes for his subordinates.

This is quite rare among bizarre creatures.

"I sense your fighting spirit."

The black-armored duke at the head raised his spear.

Pointing at Chen Lin, he said, "Your fighting spirit is unique, and I like it very much. I can give you a chance. As long as you can withstand three of my attacks, I will spare your life."

"If we can't handle it."

"Then accept my investiture and become my general."

"Dare you?"

"Dare you!"

"Dare you!"

Following the Black Armor Duke's words, the eerie generals behind him all shouted loudly, their voices echoing through the void.

Chen Lin simply smiled faintly.
-
How could he possibly fall for such a psychological tactic?

The black gold spear pointed.

He said calmly, "Why bother with all that? No need for three strikes. Just take one of my attacks. If you can withstand it, I'll be at your beck and call. How about it?"

Is this really true?

The Duke in black armor spoke in a deep voice.

Chen Lin was taken aback.

Judging from the other party's expression, they seem to be inclined to agree. Could such a simple provocation really work?
"Of course it's true, and I don't even need to use the methods of the Punisher King. It's just a matter of whether you dare to do it."

Since the other party was interested, he added fuel to the fire.

He actually only has the strength for one strike.

If the Xuanjin Spear fails to achieve its purpose, then other methods are of little use. Although the Soul-Destroying Finger can restrain the opponent, it can only deal with ordinary strange creatures and has little deterrent effect on the Duke.

"hehe."

The Duke in black armor chuckled.

"Do you think I'm a fool? Why should I talk about rules with ants like you? Your only purpose in being is to provide energy for the Divine Seal."

"Now is your time to give."

"Men, charge!"

At the command of the Black Armored Duke, the twelve warriors behind him immediately unleashed their soaring fighting spirit and rushed towards Chen Lin and the others.

But Chen Lin was faster.

He always believed in striking first, and as soon as the opponent's sneer rang out, the Xuanjin Spear was already launched.

A direct hit on the head of the Black-Armored Duke.

Catch the thief first to catch the king.

Once this titled duke is eliminated, the rest will be no threat.

He didn't use any other methods, not even the Soul-Destroying Finger, only the methods mastered by the Red Ape.

"Good timing!"

The Duke in black armor shouted.

He didn't use any other supernatural powers; he simply swung his spear and, without any fancy moves, thrust it straight at the tip of the Xuanjin Spear.

boom!
A loud bang.

The two weapons clashed, producing a sound that shook the very soul.

The space at the point of impact collapsed instantly, spreading rapidly outwards to form a massive spatial black hole.

Chen Lin and the Black Armored Duke trembled simultaneously and were thrown backward by the shock.

"Hahaha."

"readily!"

The Duke in black armor laughed loudly, his massive body spun around, regained its balance, and then raised his hand to fire another shot.

Chen Lin's heart sank.

Despite the special properties of the Xuanjin Spear, it failed to achieve its intended effect in one strike. He had originally thought that as long as the opponent did not dodge, he would definitely succeed, and even if he did not kill him, he could still severely injure him.

But the reality is...

Even the enemy's weapon couldn't be breached.

This duke is stronger than he imagined; he's probably going to be in trouble.

But immediately.

He regained his resolve.

"war!"

Chen Lin shouted loudly.

The black gold spear was swung again, colliding with the opponent's spear.

boom!
The loud noise continued.

The spatial black hole, which had not yet closed, was shaken and expanded several times over. Countless spatial cracks spread like a spider web, causing both sides in the nearby battle to scramble to avoid it.

"Again!"

The Black-Armored Duke's aura rose steadily, completely devoid of the eerie nature of a strange creature, resembling a great general who had dominated the battlefield, exuding an air of dominance.

"war!"

Chen Lin's fighting spirit was also ignited.

boom!
boom!
boom!
The two exchanged blows, one after another. There was no variation; it was simply a head-on collision, a relentless barrage of impacts.

Chen Lin's fighting spirit soared.

They became stronger with each battle.

Although that characteristic had almost completely disappeared, he disregarded it entirely, his mind consumed by battle, never stopping, determined to destroy the enemy.

"Haha, that's great!"

The Duke in black armor fought with increasing ferocity, his momentum rising even faster than Chen Lin's. The red tassel on his spear faintly glowed with blood, making the entire spear tip crimson.

His eyes flashed.

A mocking smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"Forget it, there's no point in arguing with an idiot like you. It's over. Prepare to die!"

As soon as he finished speaking...

A crimson vortex suddenly appeared on the spearhead, and with a whoosh, another spear emerged from it!
The gun was small, dark red, and exuded immense pressure.

The gun's speed is very slow.

It slowly attacked Chen Lin's brow.

But Chen Lin was frozen in place, unable to move, and could only watch helplessly as the short gun approached.

Three zhang (approximately 10 meters).

One zhang (approximately 3.3 meters).

Five feet.

As the pistol drew ever closer, Chen Lin became extremely calm.

He focused intently on sensing the life-or-death crisis, using this sensation to stimulate his Crimson Ape bloodline and try to awaken his indomitable spirit.

Three feet.

Two feet.

One foot!
The short gun moved slower and slower, but the killing intent grew stronger and stronger. The immense pressure constantly ravaged Chen Lin's will, and the thought of kneeling even crossed his mind.

Chen Lin remained calm.

Not only that.

He also closed his eyes, as if he had given up the struggle.

Half a foot.

Three inches.

One inch.

Just as the short spear approached his brow and he could even sense its sharpness, Chen Lin suddenly opened his eyes.

"war!"

His fighting spirit exploded instantly, a golden light shone on his chest, and his heart pounded like a drum.

He roared.

His body broke free from the suppression, his head tilted to the side, and the Xuanjin Spear flew out from behind him, with vein-like patterns appearing on it, all the energy poured into the tip of the spear.

It crashed into the black short gun.

"Click".

When the two collided, the black short gun shattered instantly.

"This is impossible!"

The black-armored duke's eyes showed disbelief. His mind went blank and his fighting will collapsed instantly. He flashed and was about to rush into the spatial vortex.

"late."

Chen Lin spoke calmly.

With a flick of his fingers, the light of the Soul-Destroying Finger shot out like an arrow, and then his body swelled up, the Xuanjin Spear turning into a size of tens of feet, and he blasted out with a spear!
The terrifying golden light engulfed the vortex, along with the black-armored duke who had just entered it.

The light dissipated.

Chen Lin reached out and pulled out a black short gun, a black suit of armor, and a black gourd about half a foot in size.

Before he could make any further move.

The vortex has dissipated.

Without looking any further, he glanced around, his aura surged again, and he charged into the battle, brandishing his black gold spear.

Large and sweeping.

One shot, one kill; in just a few breaths, the remaining strange creatures were eliminated.

Although these creatures were warriors, they were not enough in his eyes. Even if they had titles, they were only pseudo-nobles. Nobles without official titles had limited power.

He himself was an earl, so he knew this all too well.

"Fellow Daoist Chen is mighty!"

All the strange creatures were eliminated. Elder Yu and the others approached Chen Lin with expressions that were both joyful and alarmed. They suspected that Chen Lin had already stepped into the realm of the Overlord and were worried that it would be detrimental to Dream City.

The city lord is not here.

There's no one in the city who can stop them now. If they really run into the city, kill and loot everything, even if the city lord comes back, there's nothing they can do.

They saved the entire city, and they also have Bai Yujing as their backer.

So what if they robbed it?

"hehe."

Chen Lin chuckled softly.

He was also the head of a sect, and he could tell what these people were thinking just by looking at their expressions.

He said calmly, "Don't worry. I am a righteous cultivator, and I would never do anything to break the rules. Besides, I have great respect for Senior Gu. How could I possibly do anything wrong on his turf?"

Elder Yu looked embarrassed.

But he had cultivated for tens of thousands of years, and his skin had long since become thick enough that he immediately returned to normal.

He bowed deeply.

"Fellow Daoist Chen has saved us all this time. My Dream City should be eternally grateful. In addition to the reward we promised before, I can also guarantee that after consulting with the City Lord, we will definitely provide you with another sum of cultivation resources that will satisfy you!"

"Thank you very much."

Chen Lin did not refuse.

Then look at the closed spatial black hole.

He frowned.

"but."

"That day, Wu Lie, Huang Qi, Sifang Qingzheng Dagong fell into the spatial vortex. I can't be sure if they died completely. It's also possible that they abandoned their treasures and escaped. We can't be careless."

"Fellow Daoist Chen, there is no need to worry."

Elder Yu immediately spoke up.

“The creatures of the strange kingdom, especially those with titles and ranks, have natal weapons that are extensions of their own rules. If they are still alive, they would never give them up.”

"in other words."

"Since the natal weapon has fallen off, the opponent's rules have been broken, and the possibility of them escaping unscathed is very low."

"but."

Elder Yu then changed the subject.

“It’s not easy to really kill those with titles and ranks like this. They will have the chance to be resurrected in the divine realm. They might come back again during the next grand pilgrimage.”

Chen Lin nodded.

He was aware of this situation; Di Hou was in the same boat.

But that's all in the future. The intervals between Great Worships are in the tens of thousands of years. If he's still alive by then, he'll have already ascended to the position of Sovereign, or even become the Great Punishment Lord, and will truly have the ability to completely annihilate them.

"Oh, right."

Chen Lin looked at Elder Yu.

"This strange duke has been around for more than just a day or two. This is the Star Ruins and the central region. Haven't the major powers sent people to besiege and suppress him? And haven't you asked other powers for help?"

"This one……"

Elder Yu was embarrassed once again.

For quite a while.

He sighed.

"To be honest, Fellow Daoist Chen, our city lord has a strong personality and is unwilling to be controlled by others. When Dream City was first established, many forces wanted to get a share of the pie, but they were all driven away by the city lord."

"They also killed quite a few arrogant members of powerful factions."

"so."

"Our Dream City doesn't have a very good relationship with other major powers. Fellow Daoist Chen should have noticed this as well. Apart from the major trading companies, there are very few cultivators from top powers here. On the contrary, there are many independent cultivators."

"Lord Gu is truly admirable."

Chen Lin gave a thumbs-up.

Being able to withstand the suppression of various forces is not something an ordinary person can do. He only offended one Four Seasons Manor, and he had to flee everywhere.

of course.

This is a good thing for him.

The worse Gu Tianhan's relationship with powerful forces, the more suitable this place is for his development.

He himself was fine. But those around him always needed a safe place. Horseshoe Mountain was in the northern region, and they had to be wary of strange creatures at all times. They didn't know what the situation was like on Deer Island.

The Star Shattering Rings are also quite messy.

This is the perfect place. (End of Chapter)