I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Upon hearing Chen Lin's question, Grey glanced at him.

He said calmly, "The Shadow Scholar has many shadows, but any one of them who can reach your current level will surely receive the legacy he left behind."

"The Shadow Scholar is rumored to have mastered the means to break the rules of the Creation Book, but although you have treasures, you don't seem to know how to use them."

"It seems my deduction was wrong."

Grey's attitude turned cold.

"In that case, you can find your own mission to leave, and don't bother me."

After speaking, he dispersed.

They transformed into particles of light, swirling around the waterfall entrance, intending to open the exit using their own methods.

Upon seeing this.

Chen Lin flapped his soul wings and left.

It landed on the shore first.

While using the Xuanjin Spear to retrieve the item again, they headed towards the end of the river and then stopped to observe at the outlet of a tributary.

He is different from Grey.

In order to break free from the control of Spring Wine and the so-called Father God, Grey has only one goal: to leave the scope of the Book of Genesis's rules.

Only in this way.

Only then can the other party be reborn.

But he is different.

He only needs to leave this space.

It would be best to go outside the Book of Creation, but returning to the Star Ruins is also acceptable. Therefore, entering the Hopeful Land by following the river's exit is also one of the ways to get out.

I glanced at it.

There are three tributaries in total.

Chen Lin didn't know much about the River of Hope and didn't know where its three tributaries flowed, so he tried them one by one.

It took a while to recover.

He took out the crystal needle, then held the last talisman, the "First Bird to Emerge," in his hand. He first activated his talent domain, attempting to alter the trajectory of his destiny.

It was unsuccessful.

So he stopped hesitating.

Activating the Seven Star Spoon pushes the Nine-Layer Armor Defense to its peak, and with a flick of the crystal needle, it flies towards the exit.

The crystal needle pierced through the river water, once again producing a sound like striking leather.

But this time it didn't bounce back immediately; instead, it seemed to pierce in a little, emitting a series of buzzing sounds.

Chen Lin's spirits lifted.

possible!
If we can break through here, we won't need to think about what the mission is anymore. No matter where we land, it's better than being trapped in these tattered straw sandals.

but.

The crystal needle trembled for a while, but still failed, and bounced back after running out of energy.

Chen Lin frowned.

This isn't a problem with the crystal needles; rather, it's because his forbidden power origin is too weak to provide sufficient energy support.

Holding the crystal needle in his hand, he pondered a solution.

But there's not much that can be done.

The Five Phases Spirit Control Technique only allows him to use forbidden power to control spiritual objects, but it cannot accelerate the recovery speed of forbidden power like other cultivation techniques.

The only known method of recovery is the fake pill provided by Zhu Jing.

However, the elixir had already been used up.

He returned the alchemy furnace, but it was useless because he couldn't gather all the necessary materials for alchemy.

"Ugh!"

Chen Lin sighed.

After going around in circles, he still had to find a way to complete the mission to leave. All that had happened before seemed like fate was playing tricks on him.

shook his head.

They then tested the outlets of the other two tributaries.

The results were basically the same.

There is hope of breaking through, and the backlash is within tolerable limits, but it just can't be broken through.

resignedly.

Chen Lin turned around and went back to the grassy area.

Starting from the edge, collect materials one by one and weave different straw crafts.

He had to try all the different types of grass to determine whether the weaving failure was due to the grass itself or if a special method was needed.

Shake.

More than half a year has passed.

Chen Lin tried almost every type of grass and wove it into many different shapes: tattered straw sandals, a knife he had learned to use, grasshoppers, and his favorite scarecrow, Niu Niu, among many other miscellaneous designs.

But all ended in failure.

However, Chen Lin was not discouraged.

Because when he used the same type of grass to weave Niu Niu's scarecrow shape for the tenth time, he vaguely sensed some changes.

The moment the straw weaving was completed, a subtle ripple seemed to emerge.

And more than once.

No matter which type of grass is used in the experiment, an abnormality will occur on the tenth time.

Therefore, he was certain.

Straw weaving can definitely be successfully completed.

Normally, we should wait for some kind of change in the space that causes the grass here to change.

But he...

Yet it seems they can forcefully accomplish this by relying on their innate abilities.

Chen Lin was also puzzled by this.

His 'ten-times guaranteed hit' effect disappeared as early as the first advancement of his talent, and instead became the correction of fate's trajectory, and now it has become the adjustment of fate's path.

and also.

He tested it with other items, and the effect did not exist in any of them.

Refining elixirs, crafting weapons, and making talismans are all ineffective.

Even if you weave other forms of straw, this change will not occur. Only weaving Niu Niu's scarecrow form is possible. If you disperse your innate talent, I wonder if you can return to the original ten-hit-hit effect. If you can, you might be able to forcibly weave the scarecrow successfully.

"That's a bit strange."

Chen Lin tried again, but it was the same as before, which made him wonder.

"What's strange?"

Grey's voice came from not far away.

Then he walked over.

He glanced at the straw weaving in Chen Lin's hands, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Chen Lin unraveled the straw weaving.

Turning to ask, "Has the High God found a way to escape this predicament?"

For the past six months, the other party had been stationed near the waterfall, seemingly researching something. Their sudden halt at this point suggests either success or a decision to give up.

"Not found."

Grey's tone was somewhat anxious.

Then he said in a deep voice, "And you, have you found the mission to leave?"

No, not at all.

Chen Lin shook his head.

"However, I still believe that the task is to use the grass here to weave the tenth grass weave, but to successfully weave it, we will probably need a special opportunity."

"Opportunity?"

Grey frowned.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Then it would require a kind of anomaly similar to an energy tide, but energy tides have already occurred without any special phenomena. If it were an even larger anomaly, are you sure you could withstand it?"

"What can you do if you can't bear it?"

Chen Lin gave a wry smile.

He actually had a thought in his mind: this anomaly was most likely related to the crack being blown into the exquisite treasure chest, and the energy erosion at that time would definitely reach its peak.

He wasn't too worried about that.

With the red handkerchief present, simple energy erosion isn't a major problem.

The fear is that in addition to energy erosion, something even more terrifying might appear, such as bizarre creatures, powerful beings from the outside world, or spiritually connected divine weapons and artifacts, or the strangulation of rules, etc.

Either one is deadly.

"Waiting idly is not a solution."

Grey took out an irregular black crystal.

It was only the size of a pigeon egg, held between two fingers, and he said, "How about I use this divine crystal to exchange for you helping me break through the barrier one more time?"

"Not very good."

Chen Lin refused without even asking what the crystal was.

"You saw it last time too. I really used all my strength, but I was directly killed by the backlash of the rules. The 'first bird to stick its head out' talisman is not omnipotent. If it fails, I will be completely destroyed."

“Don’t worry,” Grey reassured her.

"Since the first bird to stick its head out worked last time, it will work again this time. The power of the rules here cannot be strengthened for no reason."

Then he shook the crystal in his hand.

"This is a divine crystal condensed by my father, which can greatly enhance the strength of forbidden power. You seemed to be just a little short of breaking through the barrier in the downstream tributary. With the blessing of this item, you will definitely succeed."

Chen Lin's heart skipped a beat.

His gaze fell on the crystal, and he sensed that it indeed possessed an aura similar to that of forbidden power.

"Does the god really have to brave that waterfall?"

He asked in a low voice.

He paused for a moment.

He added, "Why don't we leave from the downstream tributary first, return to Star Ruins to prepare, and then come back to continue our attempt? It's too risky to force our way in now."

Chen Lin would never have agreed to anything else, but this one hit his weak spot.

Just as the other party said, he was almost able to break through the barriers of the tributary and the Star Ruins. If this item is truly a condensation of the divinity of the gods, it will surely help him succeed in breaking through.

"No."

Grey shook her head.

“Now that I’ve done it, there’s no turning back. If I go back now, I’ll not only continue to be enslaved by that spring wine, but I’ll also attract the attention of the Father God. I might have my divinity taken away and become his tonic.”

Chen Lin remained silent.

He did not doubt what the other person said.

Gods are no longer normal beings, especially high-ranking gods who have gone astray; they are completely twisted beings, the so-called evil gods.

Devouring offspring is a routine operation.

Therefore, it's impossible for him to change the other party's mind.

"I need to think about it."

Chen Lin did not agree immediately.

He has now found a clue and doesn't want to take such a risk. The key is that he only has one "Shooting Star" talisman left, and he will need it to save his life in case of unforeseen accidents.

"indecisive!"

Grey couldn't help but make a comment.

But he still held back and continued to persuade her: "Think about the owner of that embroidered shoe. Such a powerful being died here. Don't be so naive as to think that you can safely complete the mission and leave as long as you wait for the change to happen."

"If you want to survive, the sooner you get out, the better."

The voice just fell.

The space suddenly trembled.

Followed by.

The waterfall's flow became violent and turbulent, emitting a deafening roar. This sound was countless times more piercing than before, and it also carried a strange corrosive quality, making one's soul unstable.

The grass and trees also shook violently.

Chen Lin immediately used the Zodiac Secret Technique to block out the sound, and then rushed out of the grass forest with Grey.

"not good!"

"This is the big change you were talking about; it seems like something is trying to get in!"

Grey gasped urgently as she looked at the nearly upside-down river and the waterfall forming a giant whirlpool.

"quick!"

"Quickly use your crystal needles to break through the barrier, or we'll all die!"

Chen Lin also looked solemn.

Given this level of change, one can imagine the kind of impact he will face next. Even if nothing else comes in, just a violent energy attack would be difficult for him to cope with.

But he did not lose his mind.

He quickly said, "No, the energy outside is too violent. Even if we break through the barrier, we won't be able to get out. We might as well go to the other tributary and go back to Star Ruins first."

"Humph."

Grey gave a heavy snort.

His eyes were filled with murderous intent, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I told you, I will not go back no matter what. If you are unwilling to take action, then give me the crystal needle, and I will try it myself."

"hurry up."

"Don't force me to take action!"

As the waterfall grew increasingly terrifying, Grey's voice became distorted.

"it is good."

Chen Lin agreed and then extended his hand.

"Give me your divine crystal. I only have one chance. Without external help, I can definitely break through the barrier on my own."

"No need, I'll help you. You won't have a chance to go to the other tributary. Just come outside with me."

Done.

A faint light surged between Gray's brows, landing on the crystal, which then released a pure energy that enveloped Chen Lin.

Chen Lin immediately entered a wonderful state, where all the energy sources became exceptionally active, with both their quantity and quality rapidly increasing.

Forbidden powers are no exception.

"quick."

"Don't waste time!"

Grey urged her loudly again.

Chen Lin immediately mobilized all the forbidden power and injected it into the crystal needle, then shouted and shot it out.

The crystal needle suddenly magnified, transforming into a stream of light that pierced into the waterfall.

There were no signs of corruption or rebellion.

Faintly, one could see the crystal needles flashing rapidly.

then.

Like a balloon being punctured, making a popping sound.

Immediately, an indescribable and peculiar aura surged in with the water flow.

"Haha, it's done!"

Gray, who was standing nearby, also noticed the anomaly. She laughed loudly, and her body transformed into countless particles of light, rushing into the waterfall from different directions.

Chen Lin's expression changed.

Ultimately, he suppressed his agitation and did not immediately follow. Instead, he withdrew the crystal needle and observed the other party's situation.

between breaths.

The light particles that Gray transformed into drilled into the hole.

No abnormalities were observed.

However, the waterfall became increasingly violent, and the energy surge it generated was too much for Chen Lin to handle.

The red handkerchief can only prevent corrosion, but it can't stop the impact. At this rate, even if nothing terrifying gets in, he won't last long.

There wasn't enough time to get to the tributary, so Chen Lin didn't hesitate any longer. He covered his head with a red handkerchief and was about to rush into the exit.

Just then.

The Gray Points that had just entered swarmed back, only half the number of those before, and were extremely dim.

"Run away..."

The light spots had just left the waterfall when they merged back together, transforming into a human form, and weakly reminded Chen Lin.

Chen Lin's expression changed, and he immediately withdrew, his mind racing as he considered a countermeasure.

Before he could figure anything out, a huge, black tentacle reached in from the outside, with a pale, triangular eyeball growing on it.

His eyeballs moved slightly.

Ignoring Chen Lin, the giant tentacle lashed out at Grey.

"burst!"

Grey screamed.

Then it transformed back into particles of light and merged into the divine crystal.

The divine crystal suddenly exploded, radiating a dazzling light that covered the enormous tentacles.

"Zizzizi..."

The tentacles emitted a corrosive sound, mixed with painful groans, and its pale eyes were tightly closed, not daring to open.

"quick!"

"Hurry to the tributary, don't hesitate, quick, quick!"

Grey's voice appeared in Chen Lin's mind, sounding extremely flustered and even weaker.

Chen Lin's face was gloomy.

While retreating, he said in a low voice, "It's too late. I just used up all my forbidden power. Even with your crystal's support, I can't recover to my peak in a short time and won't be able to break through the barrier over there."

"What should I do?"

"Grey has lost her previous arrogance and is asking questions eagerly."

"Just wait to die."

Chen Lin spoke in an annoyed tone.

But he also knew that now was not the time to be angry. If he wanted to save his life, he had to find a way to leave before the tentacles recovered.

Can't sit still.

After a quick thought, he gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "Try to buy me some time. I've thought of a way we can try. As for whether we survive, that's up to fate." (End of Chapter)