I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

The nine divine symbols rotated slowly with a mysterious rhythm, expanding by one circle with each complete cycle.

Chen Lin looked solemn.

This divine curse is actually growing stronger!
He could clearly feel that as the divine incantation expanded, the aura it emitted also rose steadily. The terrifying pressure and corrosive feeling caused his soul to vibrate continuously, and it seemed that some kind of 'matter' was decaying.

not good!

Chen Lin's heart sank.

The Hundred Saints Soul Inquiry Technique cannot resist this inexplicable decline; the longer it drags on, the more disadvantageous it becomes.

He also had doubts.

If the divine curse continues to expand, it may eventually explode, at which point even with a thousand tricks, he will be unable to escape being annihilated.

There was no further delay.

Without hesitation, Chen Lin activated the Nine Apertures Exquisite Heart, overdrawing his own source to fully unleash the power of the God-Slaying Staff.

The strange patterns on the stick are reproduced.

Before Chen Lin could launch an attack, the divine incantation within the white light seemed to be stimulated by something, and suddenly went berserk, flashing and spinning wildly.

It seemed as if an invisible energy was emanating from him, causing his soul to experience unbearable pain.

Simultaneously.

The feeling of decay increased dramatically, accompanied by a strong tearing sensation, as if it wanted to rip him apart.

Chen Lin had never experienced anything like this before. The excruciating pain made him feel disoriented and unable to maintain his consciousness. However, he knew that there was no room for hesitation at this moment, otherwise all his previous efforts would be in vain.

And they are certain to die.

"open!"

He roared.

The Nine-Aperture Exquisite Heart shone brightly, and all the apertures of the heart spewed forth their primordial energy, pouring it into the God-Slaying Staff.

The stick buzzed incessantly.

The strange patterns on it shone brightly, weakening the suppression of the divine incantation, and Chen Lin immediately seized the opportunity.

A single blow from the staff!
Chen Lin did not try to do too much; he only chose one divine spell as his target.

These nine divine spells are clearly a set. Once one is destroyed, the others, even if they do not collapse, will inevitably be greatly weakened in power.

"Ok?"

Chen Lin's eyes narrowed.

When the God-Slaying Staff struck the target divine incantation, a surprising thing happened: the moment the two intersected, the other eight divine incantations instantly merged with the target divine incantation, forming an even more profound incantation.

This incantation bears a striking resemblance to the God-Slaying Seal!

"Buzzing."

Before he could think any further, the God-Slaying Staff buzzed for a moment, and the God-Slaying Seal actually detached from the top and became entangled with the profound incantation.

This is…….

Close-quarters combat?

Chen Lin thought of a word.

At this moment, the two enormous seals were like two enemies, wrestling together.

Moreover, it was completely haphazard.

It felt like a fight where you punch me, I kick you, and there were also hair-pulling, groin kicks, and other thuggish tactics.

Chen Lin was dumbfounded.

However, he immediately realized that now was not the time to watch the show, so he immediately absorbed the energy from the crystal in Baiyujing to replenish the energy of the God-Slaying Seal.

Don't be fooled by the two seals' fierce and shrewish fighting; if the God-Destroying Seal loses, when it's his turn, it will be a thunderous strike.

The two seals clashed more and more fiercely.

It took a full incense stick's time to decide the winner, leaving Chen Lin on the edge of his seat.

Time passed little by little.

About half an hour later.

Just as Chen Lin sensed that the Holy Spirit of the Hundred Saints Soul Inquiry Technique was weakening, the intensity of their fight finally decreased, but it did not stop; they continued to exchange blows.

It seems like they're determined to fight to the death.

Chen Lin had no good solutions either. He had already tried all his other methods, including the medals, but none of them worked against the curse. Instead, they only aroused the other party's ferocity.

To prevent the other party from self-destructing, he could only stand by and watch, lest the other party become enraged and self-destruct.

But he also discovered it.

Although the two appear to be evenly matched, the God-Slaying Seal clearly has the advantage in the number of attacks, and this advantage becomes more pronounced as the battle progresses.

So they weren't in a hurry and waited quietly for the result.

Another half hour passed.

Both were exhausted and limp, unable to move for a long time, their attacks almost powerless.

even so.

Chen Lin remained motionless.

He was only responsible for ensuring the continuous supply of energy to the God-Slaying Seal, leaving the rest to the other party, because he had a feeling that although their fight was not very gentlemanly, it still had 'dignity'.

Even if you win by relying on external forces, it's not a glorious victory.

The stalemate was extremely difficult to endure.

soon.

The energy crystal that Bai Yujing gave him was completely consumed.

Although Chen Lin felt the pinch, he could only continue using the primordial essence blood given to him by Wu Nie, while his mind remained highly tense.

There was only one drop of semen.

If he still cannot break the divine curse, he will have to overdraw his own strength, and the risk of his complete demise is extremely high.

This time, it lasted even shorter, less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, before its essence and blood were exhausted. However, the God-Slaying Seal remained firm, seemingly on the verge of collapse, yet it did not break down.

no way.

Chen Lin could only overdraw his heart's essence and use his mental connection to transmit information to the God-Slaying Seal, urging it to exert more effort. Although the seal might not be able to understand, that was all he could do.

Time flies.

It felt like it hadn't been long before my heart's essence was depleted.

Chen Lin's heart sank as well.

At this moment, he was at his wit's end, and he could no longer use any other means. In a dozen or so breaths, it would be a matter of life and death.

correct!

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Chen Lin suddenly remembered something and immediately communicated with the hundred Holy Spirits.

No hesitation.

Let all the Holy Spirits self-destruct, reclaim the primal power connected to them, delay the collapse of the heart, and hold on for as long as possible.

Never give up until the very end.

"puff."

As if sensing Chen Lin's urgency, after the Holy Spirit energy was also exhausted, the God-Slaying Seal suddenly erupted, delivering a 'Black Tiger Strikes the Heart' to the Divine Curse. The swaying Divine Curse finally couldn't withstand it and shattered with a 'poof'.

First, it reverts to the original nine incantations, then gradually fades.

Finally, it disappeared completely.

However, it seems that some invisible matter was left behind, which was devoured by the God-Slaying Seal, allowing its body, which was on the verge of collapse, to recover rapidly.

Then, like a victorious general, the God-Slaying Seal returned triumphantly to the God-Slaying Staff.

For an instant.

All the white light faded away.

brisk!

Comfortable!

nice!
Chen Lin was like an eagle that had just learned to fly, breaking free from the constraints of the earth and soaring freely in the endless void, feeling no restraint whatsoever.

He had never felt so comfortable, neither in his past life nor in this one.

Simultaneously.

The soul begins to undergo a qualitative change.

There were no other changes, except that he became more pure, to the point that he could look down on all the energy in this world. He had a feeling that as long as he released a little soul power, he could suppress any supernatural power.

"So strong."

Even Chen Lin himself couldn't help but marvel.

No wonder the second soul-deliverance is so dangerous, yet so many people still want to try it; it truly exceeds the scope of ordinary strong individuals.

Without any other means, this level of soul strength alone is enough to overpower ordinary rulers.

Even a mid-level Overlord can contend with it.

If one could completely stabilize their soul level and learn some powerful divine abilities, they might even be able to handle some high-level rulers. The former dean of the Soul Inquiry Academy's renowned reputation was not without reason. "Hoo!"

In the cultivation room, Chen Lin exhaled a breath of stale air and slowly opened his eyes.

He glanced at the surrounding phantoms of holy spirits, all of which had exhausted their source and lost their vitality, and his lips twitched violently a few times.

With a flick of his sleeve.

The remnants of the Holy Spirit vanished in an instant.

Chen Lin took out a bottle of colorful crystal marrow and drank it. He closed his eyes again, and his soul suddenly became stronger. His physical body seemed unable to bear it, and even inner demons began to grow.

It must be stabilized as soon as possible.

Time flies like an arrow; five years have passed in the blink of an eye.

During this period, many things happened outside, and some powerful individuals inquired about the situation of this settlement, hoping to exchange treasures through the channels of the Azure Peak Heavenly Palace.

of course.

Some with ulterior motives, upon discovering that Bai Yujing and Bai Lingyu were not present, attempted to seize the treasure.

But they were all taken care of by the blind girl and Xiaocao.

After receiving the Sword Ancestor's inheritance, the blind girl's strength soared. She could easily handle a first-tier Dominator, and her Heart Sword was exceptionally sharp, making it possible for her to turn the tables and kill her enemies.

The grass also became stronger.

Bai Yujing didn't know what benefit he had given her, but it seemed to have stimulated her original will originating from the sword herb, making her sword intent sharper than imagined.

It doesn't usually show its power.

But if anyone threatens Chen Lin's safety, she will immediately resort to desperate measures, capable of repelling even a second-tier ruler. Feng Qing and his accomplices were frightened away by her sword strike.

It consumes a huge amount of resources every time it is used, and it takes a long time to recover.

However, the effect was obvious. Everyone knew that there were powerful people guarding the Qingding Heavenly Palace's base, so gradually, no one dared to come and cause trouble anymore.

This day.

Chen Lin, who was in deep meditation in the cultivation room, suddenly felt a twitch in his eyelids.

Slowly open.

His two eyeballs rolled stiffly a couple of times, and he sat quietly for a while before his vitality gradually recovered, restoring the spiritual aura of a cultivator.

He stood up.

He shook out the wrinkles in his robes, put away the protective array, glanced around, and then left the room.

He immediately summoned everyone.

Let me first ask about everyone's situation.

Having been in seclusion for five years, completely unaware of what was happening in the outside world, Chen Lin even worried that the Ascension Trial might start prematurely during this time, causing him to give up halfway.

But there's no use in being anxious.

After the second soul-splitting process, his soul underwent such a significant change that it was not easy to fully adapt. Five years was already a considerable amount of time. If he were not worried about the Heavenly Trial, his ideal time would have been sixty years.

"Have some people finally lost their patience?"

After listening to the report, Chen Lin's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

He then asked, "Didn't you say before that some people wanted to go to other realms to cultivate? Why does it seem like the number of people in the base hasn't decreased?"

"Reporting to Master."

Leng Yue spoke respectfully.

"Originally, some disciples were not used to the climate here and planned to go to a slightly lower level realm to cultivate. However, too many powerful people are paying attention to us, and everyone is worried that they will encounter misfortune if they leave the camp, so the plan has been temporarily shelved."

"Unexpected?"

Chen Lin raised an eyebrow.

"Is that Feng Qing? He attacked you disciples?"

“It’s not Feng Qing himself, but other members of the Feng family who have sealed off the entire Beihan City. We don’t dare to go out casually, and we have to be very careful even when we go to the market.”

"in addition."

Leng Yue hesitated for a moment.

"Speak your mind."

Chen Lin remained expressionless.

"Yes."

I agreed.

Leng Yue continued, "The head of the Feng family has said that he will give us six months to let you, Master, personally apologize and hand over Master Yue Bingling. Otherwise, he will ask all the reclusive experts of the family to come out of the mountains and raze this place to the ground."

A reclusive powerhouse?

Chen Lin looked thoughtful.

The only known experts in the Feng family, besides Feng Qing, are the current patriarch, who is a third-tier ruler. As for external aid, there are only one or two.

Dominating the strong is not something that comes easily.

When the secret realm opened, forces from all sides gathered, and there were fewer than a hundred dominant experts. The entire Northern Cold Realm probably didn't even have more than ten.

If the Feng family had a large number of rulers, they wouldn't have remained unknown; they would have already entered the Star Ruins.

"Master, there is a letter here. It was given to you by a mysterious person who was guarding the gate. He said it contains information about the Feng family."

Leng Yue took out a disposable jade slip and handed it to Chen Lin.

Chen Lin swept it with his soul power.

Direct stimulation.

The jade slip instantly disintegrated, transforming into a stream of information that entered between the eyebrows.

a long time.

His eyes flickered.

He said calmly, "It seems that the Feng family has considerable resources. In addition to the two overlord-level experts on the surface, there are also experts who have been hiding their identities and have secretly developed a considerable force in the Star Ruins."

"pity."

"They're all doing shady things."

The jade slip was sent by Ning Yu.

Since he arrived in the Northern Cold Realm, the other party had not shown up. Ning Changtian told him not to contact the other party, so he did not. He never expected that the other party would tip him off at this time.

It was worth the time we met.

of course.

The other party may have intended to use him against the Feng family, but the fact that they dared to send him confidential information about the Feng family under pressure from the Feng family suggests that they still have some goodwill towards him.

How many rulers does the Feng family have in total?

The blind woman asked a question.

"Including the clan leader and Feng Qing, there are five in total. Two of the other three are first-level beings, and the other one is the previous ancestor of the Feng family, named Feng Wantian, who is a fourth-level being."

"What should I do?"

Sun Caiyi looked worried.

The difference between the fourth and third tiers may seem like just one tier, but it is actually the difference between the early and middle stages. Any mid-tier ruler can roam freely in the Star Ruins.

"Easy."

Chen Lin smiled.

Stand up.

"Let's test what I've gained from my seclusion, and also accept the resources that the Feng family has accumulated over the years, as a foundation for everyone to participate in the trial."

"My husband, you have successfully released the soul!"

Sun Caiyi suddenly realized something and spoke with a look of surprise.

"Ah."

Chen Lin nodded.

Everyone present was his closest friend, so there was no need to hide anything, nor did he intend to. He wanted to demonstrate his methods first before gathering resources.

This soul-slaying operation came at a huge cost.

Not only did all one hundred Holy Spirits perish, but the crystal Bai Yujing gave him, as well as Wu Nie's essence blood, were also completely consumed. If he wanted to use the God-Slaying Seal, he would have to continue collecting primordial energy.

"You still need to be careful and not act rashly."

Sun Caiyi whispered a reminder.

"rest assured."

Chen Lin naturally wouldn't launch a large-scale attack on the Feng family.

He's not that stupid.

Even if he has the strength to contend with a mid-level ruler, he still needs to make a foolproof plan. Moreover, whether he can contend with a mid-level ruler is still unknown, and his soul techniques have not been tested.

and so.

We must defeat them one by one. (End of Chapter)