I seek immortality by chance

Chapter 696 Refining the Immortal Seal and Fostering the Immortal Embryo

"boom!"

A terrifying spiritual light shone from the sky, and more than forty Mahayana cultivators formed a formation, blocking the attacks of more than ten great demons and Mahayana cultivators while struggling to break through the miasma in the canyon.

"Don't hold back! Quickly break through the miasma and rescue Shang Yu and Junior Brother Zhong Yu!"

The Supreme Being of Yujing sat at the head of the table, leading all the cultivators, his expression extremely solemn.

Daring not to hold back in the slightest, a large white jade tablet floated above his head. The tablet was plain and unremarkable, without any spiritual light shining on it. However, the great demons and Mahayana cultivators of the Chenhui Realm in the distance all frowned and showed their fear.

This is a celestial stele. Once you encounter it, if your "merit" is slightly diminished, your magical power will be stripped away. It is extremely domineering.

They had already suffered a great loss.

"We must not let them enter the underground cave first!"

But the great demons still roared, each with a dazzling celestial light appearing above their heads. These lights were skulls, pearls, or jade umbrellas, all "celestial treasures" born of heaven and earth or refined by countless secret techniques. Although the celestial runes and restrictions were not necessarily complete, they still possessed an extremely terrifying power when combined, like a hurricane sweeping through the underground cave, trying to prevent the Jade Capital Venerable and the others from entering.

It wasn't that they harbored any hatred towards the Venerable Jade Capital, but rather that such a figure had brought so many Mahayana monks into the cave ahead of time; what did the treasures have to do with them?
Moreover, according to what Venerable Yujing and others said, it seems that their "Shangyu" has been lost in this underground cave. These two words sound like the name of a "leader".

Such a Mahayana cultivator, with such power, even if they don't compete for the immortal treasure today, will still have a terrible impact on Chenhui's situation. Now that his "Shangyu" has fallen, it is a good opportunity to "kick him when he's down"!

Therefore, without further ado, many powerful demons and Mahayana cultivators from the Chenhui Realm joined forces, secretly trying to prevent the Jade Capital Venerable and others from entering.

"A bunch of demons!"

Upon seeing this, the Supreme Lord of the Jade Capital was furious.

However, these dozen or so great demons and Mahayana cultivators are top figures in the Chenhui Realm, and their strength should not be underestimated. Their secret entanglement posed a considerable threat to Venerable Yujing and others.

Most importantly, for some unknown reason, terrifying sword light surged out from the cave, crisscrossing in all directions and blasting them all away at once, with some fellow cultivators even suffering serious injuries.

That sword strike was dazzling and unparalleled in power, breaking the formation of Xuanhuang and thus giving the Mahayana cultivators of Chenhui Realm an opportunity to take advantage.

Otherwise, the situation wouldn't be so difficult.

That sword strike left the Jade Capital Venerable with lingering fear.

Although the sword light was eerie and seemed demonic, the Jade Capital Venerable could still recognize it as the sword energy emitted by the Immortal-Slaying Gourd.

Gu Yuan has already used the celestial treasure!
Even using their celestial treasures, they were still unable to break through the natural barrier of the underground cave and escape; in fact, the sword light even injured them.

A strong sense of unease welled up in his heart.

Something extraordinary must have happened beneath the cave.

We must get into the underground cave as soon as possible!

"Break it for me!"

Not only the Jade Capital Venerable, but also the Nine Rivers Venerable had an extremely solemn expression and let out a low roar.

He was all too familiar with the sword light emanating from the Immortal-Slaying Gourd.

After all, he also had control over this gourd.

The Immortal-Slaying Gourd, capable of reversing the Great Ascension of the Mysterious Yellow Emperor?!
The area beneath the cave must be incredibly dangerous.

Whether it's Gu Yuan's accident or the emergence of the Immortal-Slaying Gourd, both are immeasurable losses to the Linchuan Dao lineage!

He was more eager than anyone else to enter the underground cave.

"Boom!"

However, the miasma in that cave was extremely solid, seemingly imbued with some unknown power, and coupled with the obstruction of the Mahayana cultivators and great demons of the Chenhui Realm, it could not be broken through.

Seeing this, he could only keep reciting the method given to him by the Supreme Master Zhengyi in his heart, hoping to see if he could take back the Immortal-Slaying Gourd.

However, the absence of a sword's cry in his mind proved that the gourd was still under Gu Yuan's absolute control and could not be activated by him.

This put his mind at ease, but he still frowned.

"Fairy clothes!"

Just then, within the Jade Cauldron Dao Meridian, a Mahayana cultivator suddenly cried out, and a layer of dreamlike light appeared around his body.

The Great Dream of Heavenly Garments!

This celestial garment escaped from the underground cave and actually returned to the body of the "second-in-command" left behind by the Jade Cauldron Daoist lineage.

"Strike quickly, hold nothing back!"

This scene did not bring joy to the many Mahayana practitioners; instead, their expressions became even more solemn.

The Great Dream Heavenly Garment escaped from the void on its own. What does this mean? It means that the owner of the Immortal Treasure is in grave danger, and the Immortal Treasure, for its own safety and the continuation of the lineage, has fled first.

This only happens in the most critical moments.

For a celestial treasure, the most important thing is its own safety and the suppression of the Dao lineage, rather than being a magic weapon exclusive to a certain Mahayana cultivator.

"Get out of my way!"

The person who obtained the Great Dream Heavenly Robe was also furious. Knowing that things had changed, he immediately unleashed his magical power and released the power of the celestial treasure to block all the attacks from the great demons and Mahayana cultivators of the Chenhui Realm.

"Quickly break through the miasma!"

The man roared, urging the Jade Emperor and the others to hurry up.

The Xuanhuang Mahayana sect dared not slack off and exerted all its strength to attack the miasma in the underground cave.

However, this miasma had already mutated, seemingly containing a trace of the power of a celestial array, and a bloody aura permeated it, with several ghostly spirits even faintly visible wandering within it.

In the blink of an eye, it became impossible to break through.

"boom!!"

After several failed attempts, just as everyone was filled with shock and anger, the miasma suddenly cracked open like glass, and the entire cave's sky resounded with a cracking sound.

The miasma dissipated, and along with countless streams of spiritual energy, it was suddenly swallowed into the cave by an extremely powerful suction force.

The seemingly impregnable natural barrier had vanished just like that.

"go!"

The Supreme Lord of Jade Capital took the lead, disregarding any obstacles, and rushed into the underground cave.

More than forty Mahayana cultivators followed closely behind, like forty shooting stars streaking across the void and falling into the abyss.

"boom!"

The Mahayana cultivators and great demons of the Chenhui Realm followed closely behind, fearing that the precious treasure would fall into the hands of the Xuanhuang cultivators.

"Boom!"

Countless divine thoughts surged and swept across the vast cavern. The convergence of so many powerful divine thoughts had already altered reality. Within the dark cavern, lightning frequently struck, white frost condensed, flames erupted, and all sorts of strange phenomena appeared.

Despite the influx of so many divine thoughts, no discovery was made.

"The Emperor?!"

"Junior Brother Zhongyu?!"

Countless voices echoed within the underground cave.

Countless divine lights also appeared, trying to find traces of the celestial treasure.

"Senior brother?!"

Just then, a figure floated up from the dark cave, and countless divine thoughts immediately surged towards it, and someone immediately shouted.

The Supreme Jade Planter!

The Venerable Zhongyu had his eyes closed and his hands pressed against his abdomen, seemingly asleep, but his body was slowly floating up under an inexplicable force.

Moreover, between his hands, there was a dazzling jade token that shone brightly and emitted a faint light.

"boom!!"

Before the demons of Chenhui Realm could make a move, powerful magical forces, immortal seals, Dao seals, and Xuan Yuan treasures rose into the air, transforming into countless barriers that enveloped Zhongyu Shangzun.

No matter how the demons and monsters of the Chenhui Realm try to harm it, they will not be able to do so in the slightest.

"She just fell into a deep sleep and is perfectly fine!"

"It seems to be some kind of bizarre nightmare technique?"

After examining the situation, the cultivators from the Jade Cauldron Dao Cultivation lineage breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Venerable Jiuchuan and the others still had furrowed brows and were anxious.

The underground cave was vast, yet only the Jade Venerable was present; Gu Yuan was nowhere to be seen.

"This jade token... seems to be the key jade token of the Celestial Star Palace's Immortal Array!"

Just then, a Mahayana cultivator familiar with formations spoke up, his tone filled with shock.

How could the Heavenly Star Palace's pivotal jade token appear in the underground cave?
What exactly happened in that short period of time?
However, this question is destined to remain unanswered for some time to come.

The underground cave was vast and shrouded in darkness, yet no matter how many Mahayana cultivators searched, they could not find any trace of Gu Yuan. As for the so-called "celestial object," no one knew anything about it, as if it had never appeared at all.

After repeated searches, silence finally returned to the cave.

……

...The Celestial Seal of the Grotto Heaven.

This seal vanished into the void, falling into a vast and unknowable space. Even an ordinary immortal might not be able to detect its existence.

The grotto is deep and secluded, and the blessed land is lush and verdant.

Clouds lock a thousand verdant peaks, and rosy clouds rest on a secluded path.

The stone marrow reflects light in the azure sky, and a stream of mist and dew nourishes the spiritual sprouts.

This is a fairyland rarely seen in the mortal world. Although more than half of it has collapsed and is obscured by the chaotic void, making it difficult to see clearly, even just a small part of the fairyland scenery is enough to make all cultivators in the mortal world marvel.

Wisps of celestial energy flowed across the mountain peaks, nourishing a crimson "white lotus" atop one of them.

This is a celestial lotus, a jade-soul-regenerating lotus.

Petals like ice crystals reflecting moonlight, lotus hearts floating in the air like stardust.

The Yunji Baojian states: "At the summit of the Nine Mountains, a jade spirit is born; at midnight, the lotus blooms, illuminating the dark abyss. Gathering the essence of stars, one returns to the Purple Palace, and from then on, icy skin approaches the Jade Capital."

This is a divine artifact that transforms lifelessness into an opportunity for ascension, cleanses the mortal body into immaculate immortal flesh, and strengthens the foundation of immortality.

It is also the most precious treasure in this cave seal.

However, only immortals can consume this substance.

Below the level of an immortal, without a foundation for immortality, one will only die on the spot.

In the past, this place was quiet and secluded, and no one dared to come here. Even the owner of this seal, who had not yet ascended to the immortal realm, did not dare to stay here for long.

Immortals and mortals are different.

If one stays in the land of immortals for too long, it will be difficult to return to the mortal realm; otherwise, calamities will arise, and a great calamity may befall them.

But today, a phantom figure descended upon this place. Behind the figure, a halo, like the sun, illuminated all the clouds on the mountaintop.

That person was like the rising sun, gentle yet possessing an overbearing power that could pierce the heavens and earth.

Before that person, a golden raw stone was swaying slightly, surrounded by wisps of chaotic immortal energy.

Within this celestial aura, faint strands of blood energy were "baked" clean by the blazing sun, removing all impurities, and fell into the celestial stone, causing it to tremble even more violently, as if a cracking sound could be heard.

"Boy, you already have that wicked disciple's destiny. We can cooperate, we can cooperate!"

Just then, a phantom figure was drawn out from among the figures by the immortal stone, and panic appeared in that figure's eyes. He couldn't help but shout.

"Senior's cultivation is extraordinary, and his wisdom is astounding. I'm afraid I can't outmaneuver him if we cooperate..."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan shook his head and sighed softly.

The seal that turned misfortune into good fortune exploded, and he had no last trump card left.

But it's all worth it.

Three groups of people, each with extraordinary abilities and who had plotted for a long time, were all defeated by him.

Moreover, all destinies, immortal seals, and immortal treasures will be his.

Good or bad fortune can change in an instant.

This is not a simple harvest, but a terrifying gain that lays the foundation for immortality and paves the way for the Great Luo realm.

"No, you are different from that kid. You are a true descendant of the Heavenly Palace, with extraordinary talent and an exceptional destiny. Did you also absorb that female thief's 'Heavenly Secret'? Do you know that the combination of Heavenly Secret and Reincarnation Seal is the path to supreme immortality and the potential to become a Great Luo Immortal!"

"With my assistance, you will surely be able to dominate the Heavenly Palace!"

"I can help you. I have countless secret techniques, thousands of secret seals, and know countless secrets!"

"I can submit to the Heavenly Palace and accept you as my disciple!"

Seeing that Gu Yuan remained unmoved, and with his soul being constantly pulled under the immortal stone, the aged consciousness finally panicked and shouted urgently to Gu Yuan, trying his best to make him change his mind.

If it were just Gu Yuan alone, even with the unique destiny of "reincarnation body, immortality raft", he would have no fear. At worst, he could simply reincarnate and try again.

But this celestial embryo... born of heaven and earth, though incomplete, can still devour all things.

Most importantly, it is precisely because this fetus is incomplete that it has an extremely strong desire to devour everything and wants to complete itself.

Even... oneself is the best nourishment.

He was powerless to resist the devouring of the celestial embryo.

"Your predecessor has reincarnated countless times, you must be tired..."

Gu Yuan just chuckled.

"No!"

"No!"

"If I die, I will surely shatter the Immortal Seal, and you will never obtain my precious seal!"

The aged voice uttered its final threat.

"call out!"

But the celestial embryo trembled, and an immense suction force surged forth, swallowing the aged soul completely into it.

However, the Celestial Seal remained completely unharmed.

Even the "Reincarnation Seal" in Gu Yuan's dantian remained completely still.

This is the power of "Reincarnation Body, Immortal Raft". He is the vessel of this seal. When that ancient consciousness wanted to rise again and poured everything into the body of that "disciple", it was destined that he would no longer be able to break the seal.

However, this comes at a price.

The raft to immortality, the raft to immortality—what is a raft? It's just a tool.

One day, upon ascending the celestial ladder, this destiny will be to serve as a raft for the "Lord of Reincarnation," and everything will be turned upside down and started anew.

However, if one is the master of reincarnation and also the raft master, then this destiny is not a problem.

Furthermore, this destiny, combined with the ability to steal heavenly secrets and the reincarnation immortal seal, can steal everything from living beings without revealing cause and effect or being noticed by the Heavenly Dao.

It was as if it were a being that had transcended the Great Dao.

All causes and effects will not affect you.

However, this ability still needs to be discovered gradually.

The most urgent task is to refine the immortal embryo and regain human form.

This celestial embryo will become his raft to immortality, and will grant him an unprecedented "authority".

Gu Yuan already had a plan in mind on how to generate this "power".

"Lang Jun!"

Just then, the clouds and mist shifted, and a woman of exquisite beauty, with delicate branches and abundant fruit, emerged from the deepest part of the cave, beaming with a smile, and rushed towards Gu Yuan.

The Locust Maiden, the spirit of the cave, was the one who broke through the defensive gap when Gu Yuan killed the young man.

She was also Gu Yuan's fourth woman with whom he had a "perfect relationship," and she was the key to his attainment of the innate physique.

"I knew then that you, my lord, are a divine being, and that you would surely be able to refine the grotto-heaven!"

Huai Nu hugged Gu Yuan tightly, revealing a deep sense of surprise and joy.

Even so, she originally didn't have much hope that Gu Yuan could refine the Cave Heaven Seal. Until today, the sensation she felt while she was unconscious made her overjoyed.

"You've suffered all these years, haven't you? Has that old scoundrel bullied you?"

Moved by their kindness and gratitude, Gu Yuan immediately embraced them tightly, feeling the warmth of their jade-like skin, and asked with concern.

"When the old thief learned that the young master had obtained the innate body, he was furious. But I am the spirit of the Cave Heaven Immortal Seal, born with this seal. The old thief is no longer an immortal and is powerless to punish me. I hide in the void within the seal, and the old thief can only give up."

"If it weren't for your master refining this seal today, I don't know how long I would have had to hide!"

The locust tree girl looked up and recounted her brief escape.

Gu Yuan naturally knew that all of this was true.

The Cave Heaven Immortal Seal is an extremely special magic seal, born in a very unique way, possessing the power of creation of heaven and earth. Therefore, the spirit of the Cave Heaven has considerable control over this seal; otherwise, the Locust Maiden would not have been able to manipulate this seal to break through the void and send him away from the Cave Heaven Seal.

And today, at this crucial moment, they have given him a helping hand.

"Huai'er, bring forth all the immortal energy, I want to refine the immortal embryo."

After a brief moment of tenderness, Gu Yuan gave instructions to Huai Nu.

The locust maiden naturally complied, then sniffed the air and looked up to ask, "This celestial embryo possesses such abundant celestial energy. After you refine it, my lord, you should be able to directly achieve an immortal body. Do you wish to become an immortal directly?"

Today's harvest, this golden opportunity, has indeed given me the conditions to become an immortal.

But Gu Yuan shook his head: "Although I have formed an immortal body, I haven't decided on an immortal foundation yet. There's still time, no rush..."

He really doesn't need to rush.

Because he is already invincible.

(End of this chapter)