I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Upon seeing the treasure chest on the giant grass, Chen Lin's spirits lifted.

They were secretly amazed.

The treasure chest that flew away turned out to be the 'seeds' of these grasses, which was truly unexpected.

But he had no intention of accepting it.

Instead, he suggested, "These are all ordinary treasure chests, and we can't be sure what kind of treasures are inside. Let's continue deeper and look for the exquisite treasure chests."

"That's exactly right."

The goddess also agreed.

The two continued their exploration, with the goddess leading the way and Chen Lin bringing up the rear.

This walk took more than half an hour.

Then, the view widened, and a broad river appeared before me, its surface shimmering and radiating brilliant colors.

The source of the great river is a waterfall suspended high in the air, as if water from beyond the heavens is pouring in, making a thunderous sound.

At the end of the river, it splits into several branches, which then flow into the void.

Source unknown.

Their whereabouts are unknown.

This space is a section of it, nourishing the grass and forests on both sides, which produce treasure chests.

"This river..."

The goddess walked to the riverbank, scooped up a handful of water without hesitation, and smelled it.

Then his eyes flashed.

"That's true."

"What is it? What discovery has the goddess made?"

Chen Lin immediately asked.

"You don't need to call me Goddess anymore. I have my own name, Grey. You can also call me the Apostle of the Soul. This is a title I gave myself."

"So it was the goddess Grey."

Chen Lin cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

Grey was very pleased with the title of "goddess".

She nodded in satisfaction, scattered the river water, and looked up at the waterfall high in the sky.

"If I'm not mistaken, this should be the source of the River of Hope. Legend has it that the River of Hope comes from outer space, and it seems that this is not just a fabrication."

Chen Lin's expression shifted.

They also focused their attention on the waterfall.

He asked in a low voice, "Does Goddess Grey mean that this waterfall comes from outside the rules of the Book of Creation?"

"That's unlikely."

"This place produces exquisite treasure chests, which are rule-based treasures left behind by the master of the Book of Creation. They shouldn't come from outside."

"Who told you that the Exquisite Treasure Chest was left by the owner of the Book of Creation?"

Grey glanced at Chen Lin.

"Isn't that so?"

Chen Lin also looked at the other person.

He had only heard about this information and was unsure of its accuracy, but he thought the explanation was reasonable because the treasures in the exquisite chest were all related to the rules.

For example, the execution axe he received.

If it weren't for the owner of the Book of Creation, who would place such a treasure inside and give it away for free?

"I do not know either."

Grey shook her head.

"However, many gods like to make treasure chests because developing followers is a way for gods to cultivate themselves. By using treasure chests to obtain mysterious treasures to pass down, it is easy to obtain energy derived from gratitude."

Chen Lin hesitated for a moment.

She feigned doubt and asked, "Isn't this the kind of cultivation method used by the divine path cultivators among us? Could it be that the deities that Goddess Gray spoke of are a higher form of divine path cultivators?"

He had wanted to ask this question for a long time, but hadn't found the right opportunity.

Now is the perfect time to learn about it.

"No."

Grey immediately denied it.

"Gods are just a title. They are different from the divine cultivators among lower beings. What you are talking about is just a cultivation system. Gods and you are not the same kind of life at all."

She pointed to herself.

"You see, I understand."

"Both their physical structure and their reproductive methods are different from those of normal living beings."

talking.

Her form suddenly disintegrated, turning into countless specks of light that continuously formed various shapes. The only constant was her jet-black vertical pupil.

She became a girl again.

Grey continued, “All of you living beings, regardless of race, have similar physical structures and are composed of three basic components: body, soul, and mind.”

“The gods are different.”

"We are just a phantom form. The reason we take human form is simply for convenience."

"besides."

"The composition of gods is not body, soul, and mind, but only divinity, and cultivation also enhances divinity."

"That really makes a big difference."

Chen Lin immediately agreed.

But deep down, I didn't think so.

In his view, all life forms are simply ways of existing, and there is no inherent distinction between high and low, noble and base. Perhaps so-called gods are born very strong, but they must be lacking in other aspects.

There is no perfect life form in this world.

"There is no doubt that gods are superior beings; this is an indisputable fact."

Grey spoke softly.

Chen Lin immediately stopped thinking. He had overlooked the other party's abilities. Since the other party dared to call himself a Mind Apostle, he must be very strong in terms of mental supernatural powers and must be able to sense his thoughts.

He changed the subject.

"What do we do next? Just wait here?"

"What's the difference between waiting here and waiting on the crack? Now that we're here, we should explore it properly. Let's go to the waterfall first and see if we can get out."

"Goddess Grey, please don't be in a hurry."

Chen Lin hurriedly tried to dissuade him.

“I think we should be more careful. Let’s explore this space first, and then consider going back out from the waterfall. After all, the energy pressure here is already hard to withstand, and it’s probably even stronger behind the waterfall. It would be troublesome if we couldn’t withstand it.”

"Humph."

Grey gave a soft hum.

He said unhappily, "You're being too cautious. The opportunity to break free from the shackles of the Book of Creation is right in front of you, yet you're still hesitant and timid. Inferior beings are just inferior beings."

Chen Lin ignored the other party's sarcasm.

Continue to stand by your opinion.

"In short, I won't take the risk. If Goddess Grey wants to go, let's split up."

He had a feeling that the place where the waterfall was located was extremely dangerous and could really kill him, but even if he left the other side, he could rely on his own forbidden power to return to the rift.

Also.

Chen Lin also felt that...

This so-called goddess has always wanted to use him; nothing she says is credible.

"hehe."

Grey smiled.

Looking at Chen Lin with a mocking expression, he said, "It's too late for you to back down now. Let me tell you something: the hole we came in through has disappeared. Even if you want to go back, you can't. This waterfall is the only way to leave."

"Is that so?"

Chen Lin remained calm.

Then he turned and walked towards the grassy forest. "I still think we should check the situation first, or wait for the exquisite treasure chest to appear. Since we have different paths, let's part ways."

A cold glint flashed in Grey's eyes.

A murderous aura emanated from him.

But he immediately suppressed his anger and said coldly, "The tidal storms here are far more terrifying than those in the rifts. I hope you survive."

The voice just fell.

The waterfall high in the sky suddenly became violent, the water flow increased several times, and it was mixed with extremely terrifying energy fluctuations, causing the two of them to change their expressions.

at the same time.

Impacted by the massive water flow and swept by energy fluctuations, the river began to churn and surge.

The straw woven in Chen Lin's sleeve activated on its own, transforming into shields that blocked the attacks generated by the energy fluctuations.

Then he discovered...

Grey did not use straw weaving; relying on her own 'divine light,' she was completely unaffected.

He became wary.

The divinity the other party mentioned should be the forbidden power. If he were to turn against the other party, he probably wouldn't be able to win. Putting aside the suppressive effect of the forbidden power, he's just an eternally perfect cultivator.

"Exquisite Treasure Chest!"

While pondering.

Grey exclaimed in surprise.

Then, as the river churned, a treasure chest the size of a palm floated out. Gray's vertical pupil flashed, and a beam of light transformed into a large hand, reaching out to grab the treasure chest.

Chen Lin saw it too. But he was too late, and could only suppress his temper and not compete with the other party.

"Ok?"

The large black hand swept across the treasure chest but failed to grab it, causing Gray to frown.

Upon seeing this.

Chen Lin immediately activated the Xuanjin Spear. With a flash of golden light, it landed on the treasure chest under the pull of the chains of fate.

His eyes lit up immediately.

The Xuanjin Spear touched the object, spun around, and then wrapped itself around the treasure chest.

Pull hard.

The treasure chest flew up from the river and landed in Chen Lin's hands.

"I appreciate your concession."

Chen Lin clasped his hands in a fist salute to Grey.

Without waiting for a response, he opened the treasure chest directly.

The light faded.

A gleaming silver key appeared before them.

Chen Lin was taken aback.

With a strange expression, he grabbed the treasure and, after careful examination, confirmed that it was indeed the Silver Soul-Unlocking Key!

This exquisite treasure chest is truly wondrous; it can manifest treasures according to the recipient's needs. The execution axe from before, and this silver soul-unlocking key, are exactly what he needs most right now.

"The key to unlocking the soul, it might be useful to you."

Grey spoke up from the side.

He then added, "However, a second soul-splitting ceremony is not easy, and the possibility of death is extremely high. I know a way to minimize the danger. Are you interested?"

What do you need me to do?

While observing the changes in the river water, Chen Lin asked in a deep voice.

"It's very simple."

Grey pointed to the waterfall, which was slowly calming down.

"You just need to use that treasure you had before to help me open the spatial barrier at the entrance of the waterfall. You don't need to come with me; I'll go through it on my own."

Chen Lin hesitated.

The other party's offer was very tempting to him.

To improve one's strength before the Ascension Trial, one must either advance to the Dominator level or undergo a second Soul Liberation. In comparison, Soul Liberation is simpler and more direct.

We've also obtained the Silver Soul-Unlocking Key, and we've almost collected all the Soul-Questioning Pearls.

If the risks can be minimized, then it can be attempted.

"I need to obtain the secret technique first, and only after I've confirmed it's correct will I fulfill your request."

"can."

Grey wasn't worried at all about Chen Lin's deception. With a flick of her wrist, she took out a jade slip and casually tossed it to Chen Lin.

Chen Lin took it.

I checked it first, and then examined it with my soul power.

a long time.

He withdrew his spiritual senses with a shifting expression, revealing a thoughtful look.

"What, not satisfied?"

Grey raised an eyebrow.

“My secret technique is used by gods, far superior to the spells created by lower beings. You probably won’t find such a high-level secret technique anywhere else.”

"No problem, I agree to the deal."

Chen Lin put the jade slip away.

He immediately added, "However, there are exquisite treasure chests in this river. We should try to retrieve them first, since they offer the opportunity to increase our strength. If we can get more treasure chests, it will also help you in your waterfall adventure."

"Alright."

Grey nodded in agreement.

Next.

After the river calmed down, the two used their respective methods to begin the search and rescue operation.

But you can only try your luck blindly.

Although the river water was clear, it shimmered with iridescent light, making it impossible to see what was inside.

Moreover, the river water also contains that strange energy. Apart from forbidden methods, no other treasures or supernatural powers are effective; they simply disappear once they are thrown in.

Chen Lin enlarged the Xuanjin Spear.

No longer needing the chains of fate to pull me along, I simply grab the tail and paddle back and forth in the water, focusing my attention on sensing.

After an incense stick has burned.

The Xuanjin Spear suddenly vibrated slightly, as if it had hit something hard.

Chen Lin immediately followed up with a flick.

A dark object was picked out.

Seeing that it wasn't a treasure chest, he didn't try to catch it with his hands, but let it fall to the shore.

"what?"

Grey also curiously came over.

"what?"

"If I'm not mistaken, these are embroidered shoes worn by you humans, aren't they?"

Chen Lin's gaze also fell on it.

"Yes."

"They are embroidered shoes."

He replied with a sentence.

He approached to examine the area with a look of surprise and doubt.

This is a red embroidered shoe with mandarin ducks embroidered on it. Judging from the style and pattern, it belongs to the kind of shoe a bride would wear on her wedding day.

But how come this thing is here?

Chen Lin frowned in thought.

Most likely, someone came here before, couldn't withstand the energy erosion, or deliberately entered the river and died inside.

In that case...

Then there must be more than one; there should be another one.

Moreover, this item must be a high-level treasure. Ordinary treasures would quickly lose their extraordinary properties, let alone in the river or even on the shore.

Without Gray's divine light protecting him, everything on him would be susceptible to erosion.

There is another possibility.

Chen Lin looked towards the waterfall.

This shoe might have fallen from somewhere. If so, then the normal interface is behind the waterfall, and there are high-level cultivators present.

It could be the so-called 'outside'.

"There are other things in this river besides treasure chests. Let's keep searching and see if we can find books or something similar. That way we can learn more about the situation."

Grey also became interested.

Then he looked at the embroidered shoes and said, "Why don't you try wearing them? Maybe they'll give you special abilities."

"Not urgent."

Chen Lin touched it briefly, and finding nothing unusual, he set it aside.

then.

He continued to use the Xuanjin Spear to retrieve it.

Grey didn't try to put on shoes either. She followed Chen Lin and used her vertical pupil between her eyebrows to release a large black hand, which swayed back and forth in the river.

We hadn't gone far.

Chen Lin stopped in his tracks.

With a flick of his wrist, the Xuanjin Spear lifted the object from the water, and a palm-sized object was pulled out with it.

It is indeed an exquisite treasure chest!

"You're really lucky."

Grey frowned, and her expression wasn't good either.

She was a descendant of a deity, and her salvage speed was even faster than Chen Lin's, yet she retrieved nothing.

Meanwhile, the opponent obtained two exquisite treasure chests in succession.

It was a huge blow to her.

"I've always been lucky."

Chen Lin answered with a smile.

In fact, he also sensed that something was wrong.

Even if he's incredibly lucky, he shouldn't be able to win every single battle, successfully collecting the exquisite treasure chest every time. Something's definitely not right.

But so many strange things have happened to him that he's become numb to it.

Furthermore,

Aside from relying on the exquisite treasure chest, there is no other way but to ignore the anomaly.

I checked it briefly.

Chen Lin simply tapped his finger, and a flash of light revealed something unexpected. (End of Chapter)