Chapter 1283
[Immortal Realm Chapter] At the End of the Immortal Path, the True Dagger is Revealed
The Xuanwu Spirit Boat is a Xuantian spiritual treasure and was also the standard equipment of the immortal army back then. It combines flight and defense, making it a top-quality item among its peers!
Whoever controls this ship will have an extra talisman.
After the death of the Ancestor Yanling, the Ancestor Yuling was eager to turn against Lin Shan, and it seems that he also had the idea of fighting for the inheritance.
However, Lin Shan did not mean that. It was indeed the two patriarchs who had done the work and effort along the way, and since he was not a member of the Immortal Remnant Alliance, he was not qualified to inherit this spirit boat.
He also distributed all of the items belonging to Ancestor Yanling to the members of the Yixian Alliance without touching them.
"I only kept Brother Yanling's body and promised to bury him in the Immortal Realm."
This behavior did slightly improve everyone's opinion of him, but the Spirit Master was clearly no longer polite. After taking control of the spirit boat and refining it into his own Xuan Tian Spiritual Treasure, he stood at the bow of the boat without hesitation!
Turning back to Lin Shan, he said:
"Young friend Lin, if you want to continue with us, then you should help me activate the spirit boat. Otherwise, I alone cannot make it to the Immortal Realm."
Lin Shan nodded and did not refuse.
"That's how it should be."
The two then put aside their past grievances and worked together, with the Spirit Master as the main figure and Lin Shan as the assistant, jointly channeling primal energy into the spirit boat beneath their feet and sailing into the vast void.
This place, serving as a rift between two great universes, appears close but is actually extremely far. The empty environment makes it all the more quiet, and everyone is still immersed in the emotions of the fall of Ancestor Yanling, unable to calm down for a long time.
Half a day passed in this way, and they were getting closer and closer to the Immortal Realm. A huge river gradually appeared before their eyes!
"This is the Milky Way!"
Everyone clung to the boat, staring in awe at the winding, boundless white ribbon that circled the barrier of the celestial realm, with countless smaller streams flowing into all the heavens and myriad worlds. This was the mother river of the immortal civilization.
It gave birth to numerous worlds and races, leaving behind countless myths and legends throughout history!
Even the Milky Way existed in the early days of the Microcosm, which shows how influential it was.
"Once we cross this river, we'll reach the Immortal Realm, but it seems the barrier to the Immortal Realm is very thick; opening it won't be easy."
The Spirit Master hesitated for a moment, then turned to wait for Lin Shan's opinion.
The latter observed from afar with his Star-Slaying Demon Eye, then shook his head.
"It won't work. The barrier between the immortal realms is so strong that even true immortals can't break it, unless it's an ascension platform between the upper and lower realms, or a back door opened by a top-tier sect. Otherwise, it's just a tickle for us to go up there."
"What should I do?"
"Go upstream along the river and find a weak point in the barrier between the immortal realms to cross over illegally."
Lin Shan already had a plan for this, so there was nothing to be surprised about. However, the Spirit Master and the members of the Remnant Immortal Alliance were obviously a little restless. They had obviously experienced so many dangers and were eager to ascend to immortality. They had had enough of being stray dogs!
The Xuanwu Spirit Boat traveled upstream along the Milky Way.
The river was boundless, and they followed it for a long time without finding a breakthrough. Finally, the Spirit Master couldn't take it anymore.
"No, I've suffered severe damage to my vital energy and run out of replenishing supplies. Fellow Daoist Lin, could you lend me some?"
This statement doesn't seem like a lie, after all, even Ancestor Yanling was worn down to death, so it's not easy for Ancestor Yuling to have lasted this long.
Lin Shan thought about how everyone was in the same boat, so he gave him some spirit stones as support, without mentioning whether he would lend them to him or not.
But soon, those spirit stones were all used up!
The throughput of the Void Realm is enormous, and the expenditure of Xuan Tian Ling Bao is astronomical. That little bit of spirit stone is just a drop in the ocean!
Left with no other choice, the Spirit Master had to continue borrowing from him.
After lending out the money three times in a row, Lin Shan gradually found himself unable to keep up.
If he continues to give blood transfusions to the other party, and before he is certain how long it will take to find the entrance to the Immortal Realm, he might exhaust himself and follow in the footsteps of Ancestor Yanling!
When the other party reached out for the fourth time, he was met with silence for the first time in history.
The atmosphere became extremely eerie.
The speed of the Xuanwu Spirit Boat visibly decreased, and the surrounding space slowed down. Everyone on board sensed something was wrong and immediately focused their attention on the two people at the bow.
"Why aren't you saying anything?"
The Spirit Master looked at him with a hoarse voice and slightly red eyes, his gaze intense.
Lin Shan simply replied with a curt statement.
"I don't have much left."
This is the truth, because after he ascended to the Microcosm, he has been living off his past achievements. The resources he had plundered from the lower realm were barely enough to match the consumption of the Nascent Soul stage.
Now that I've reached the Void Transformation stage, my original worth is naturally no longer enough!
He needs to raise another Void Realm cultivator; his small inventory is hardly enough.
The other party, however, did not appreciate it and instead spoke in a low voice.
"You should think this through. If you operate the Xuanwu Spirit Boat alone without my help, the cost will be enormous. It's better if we work together."
That's the truth. The consumption of Xuan Tian Ling Bao is too astonishing; it's simply not something one person can withstand.
The scene was immediately caught in a dilemma.
The boats stopped, and the road disappeared.
Only the Milky Way still flows majestically beside us, ceaselessly rolling eastward.
Many people anticipated this moment would come, but when it actually arrived, they felt a sense of unease and became inexplicably nervous!
They both feared and hated Lin Shan.
They would be delighted to see this kid in trouble, but the reality is that they still have to rely on Lin Shan. This complicated feeling makes their relationship extremely strained.
Now that the Spirit Master can't hold on any longer, it seems that the other party is also going to cut off the supply. So what should we do next?
This time, they've encountered the biggest problem they've ever faced!
There was only one person in the entire competition who had spared energy.
Is this person planning to sacrifice themselves, or take everyone with them?
Lin Shan was now in a dilemma.
He remained calm, calculating the resources in his pocket to maintain a minimum level that was barely enough for himself. If he were to give some to the Spirit Master, he would be extremely passive and would no longer have the confidence to deal with anything that happened next!
The other party and the Immortal Legacy Alliance were clearly dissatisfied with him long ago, and this dissatisfaction was even growing.
When Ancestor Yanling was alive, he could temporarily suppress the situation and act as a link between the two sides to maintain a superficial balance.
Now that Ancestor Yanling has passed away, the relationship is on the verge of collapse.
He asked himself honestly, since they had all escaped here, they should have developed a strong bond through life and death together, but in reality, they hadn't!
There wasn't much connection between the two sides, and they even had old grudges.
In this situation, Lin Shan was caught in a dilemma: whether to help or not.
Helping puts me in danger, while not helping might lead to a falling out on the spot. We've reached a crossroads, and the choice we make next is crucial.
"Fellow Daoist Lin, you should think this through."
The Spirit Master stared intently at him, his words devoid of emotion, seemingly devoid of feeling, but in reality, there was a subtle sense of coercion.
This is easy to understand. If Lin Shan chooses to ignore them, then every single one of them will be left to die in the cosmic rift!
If that's the case, he'd do anything to survive!
Lin Shan was still pondering and did not answer. The ship remained stationary, and time seemed to stand still. Only the starlight of the celestial realm shimmered through the barrier, so close yet unable to enter.
The Spirit Master waited for a long time without receiving a reply, his mind racing with anxiety as he waited.
"Don't forget, back in the Cosmic of the Glimmer, I helped you see into the void." Such words are not usually said openly, as that would be very degrading. Favors are something that is understood in tacit terms, but if this is used as a bargaining chip, then the last bit of dignity left between the two parties will quickly disappear.
Lin Shan opened his eyes and finally came up with a solution after careful consideration.
"How about this, you and the rest of the Immortal Alliance will enter my cave-heaven treasure. We won't need the Xuanwu Spirit Boat for now. I'll search for the gate to the Immortal Realm on foot."
After much thought, he realized this was the only way.
"Once we reach the smuggling location, we'll release you during the ascension. At that time, everyone can rely on their own abilities, how about that?"
Ascension cannot bring people along; this is an ironclad rule.
So I can only give them a ride for a part of the journey. If they fail to ascend, that's none of my business. I've already done everything I can to be kind and righteous!
Upon hearing this, the Spirit Master's expression softened slightly, but the faces of everyone in the Immortal Alliance changed.
There is no other reason.
These people were all exhausted, with no spiritual energy or supplies left. They were carried along by a few Void Realm cultivators, so it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them a burden.
When they encounter the ascension, in their current state, none of them will be able to survive the cleansing tribulation!
But this was the only option left; they couldn't think of a better solution and had to accept their fate for the time being.
Lin Shan took out the Star Palace and invited them all in.
After the Spirit Master put away the Xuanwu Spirit Boat, he went inside and told those outside to remember to call him if anything happened.
This turmoil has finally subsided temporarily.
The appearance of the Silent Avatar in the Star Mansion courtyard made the faces of the members of the Lost Immortal Alliance even uglier. They had obviously almost forgotten that while they were suffering all kinds of hardships outside, there was a fully healthy avatar here leisurely living the day!
Outside, Lin Shan chose a direction and rode the rainbow through the air to go away.
Without the Xuan Tian spiritual treasure, the speed slowed down, but the energy consumption was also reduced, which was enough to allow him to explore at his own pace.
Along the way, I witnessed the magnificence of the Milky Way, which stood like a moat guarding the outside of the immortal realm, leaving no chance whatsoever!
Inside, the stars shimmered and the scenery was ever-changing. Walking on the edge of the outside world, a strong sense of solemnity overwhelmed you, and the pressure was ever-present.
The celestial realm, which has dominated the ages and shaken the heavens, is right before our eyes, but we can't find the way in. This feeling makes us feel as if we are excluded from the civilization of immortals.
He was like a wandering orphan, searching endlessly on the outskirts, only to find that all the doors inside were blocked, leaving him no way out!
The uncertainty of life and death lingered around him, and he tried to calm himself down while carefully scanning the situation on the other side of the river.
Another day has passed in the blink of an eye!
The vastness of the celestial realm is beyond anyone's comprehension, and the length of the Milky Way is even more immeasurable.
The distance he walks in a day is negligible compared to such a behemoth; he probably wouldn't be able to circle it in his entire life.
The people inside the Star Palace were getting anxious, and they would pull the Silent Annihilation clone aside every now and then to ask about the situation outside, but the clone naturally made excuses and claimed to know nothing.
Compared to Lin Shan's main body, the attitude of the Annihilation Avatar was much worse!
A bunch of burdens, they can't help with anything, and they cause a lot of trouble, as if I owe them something. They should take a piss and look in the mirror to see what kind of people they are.
But at that very moment, the entire Star Palace suddenly trembled!
"What's wrong? What happened?"
Everyone was unusually sensitive, and even the Spirit Master couldn't sit still and asked what had happened to Lin Shan.
Lin Shan is currently crossing the Milky Way!
He unexpectedly discovered something amiss ahead: there seemed to be a passage on the celestial barrier, emitting a yellow light, and upon closer inspection, a vortex could be faintly seen rotating.
This is an opportunity!
Although we don't know how it was formed, what's inside, or where it leads, we must seize the opportunity when it comes!
The wind and waves above the Milky Way were fierce and strong, almost causing him to lose his balance.
If it gets blown into the river, it will probably never get out. It will be swept away to who knows where. The swift current is incredibly powerful, and if it hits you, it will surely be smashed to pieces!
Fortunately, his cultivation level improved, and he managed to cross the Milky Way and arrive at this passage.
It exuded a mysterious aura, as if it carried a putrid, pungent smell. His spiritual senses told him it wasn't a good place, but he wasn't sure if he could find the entrance again.
This is the perfect opportunity, and he has to bite the bullet and go even if it's a dangerous trap!
Swish~~~
As I passed through the passage, the outside world was filled with a dim and shimmering light, and I felt an unprecedented pressure rushing towards me!
The Immortal Realm is different from the Lower Realm. Its density is extremely high, so it is normal for ascendants to experience discomfort due to the change in environment. In fact, the damage they cause to the world is greatly reduced. He had read through these hearsay rumors and was just thinking about them in his mind.
Suddenly the road ahead ended, and I plunged headfirst into it.
Thump~
I stumbled and looked around, only to find that the place was monotonous in color, dark brown all over, with a light guiding the way ahead.
"Is this... within the barrier of the Immortal Realm, on the path to ascension, that I've returned?"
He looked at his hands with surprise, but could not sense any spiritual energy. It was still the era of the Absolute Law, but it was indeed the Ancient Starry Sky Road.
But at this moment, Xingfu was in an uproar, with everyone frantically asking him where he was.
Without hiding anything, they explained the situation outside, and everyone chose to go out.
Upon landing, everyone looked around anxiously, their hearts pounding with anticipation. Realizing they were about to set foot on new land, they instinctively gathered around the Spirit Master.
Seeing this, Lin Shan didn't say anything; it was better if these burdens didn't follow him.
"Everyone, the exit should be just ahead. It is said that before entering the Immortal Realm, one must undergo a great tribulation of ascension, also known as the cleansing tribulation. I promised to bring you here, so from now on, we'll each rely on our own abilities."
He had just finished speaking and was about to leave when suddenly a murderous aura came from behind him!
"Bang~~~"
Before he could react, the Heavenly Dao Spirit Cloud suddenly appeared, blocking the fatal blow for him, but it was also sent flying heavily.
The Spirit Master made his move without warning!
This stunned everyone in the Immortal Legacy Alliance, who retreated frantically in disbelief.
Lin Shan steadied himself, turned around, and his face darkened.
"What do you mean?"
At this moment, the Spirit Master changed his appearance drastically. Gone was his previous anxiety and embarrassment. Instead, he appeared calm and composed, with his hands behind his back. His strength had unknowingly returned to its peak!
He smiled and looked Lin Shan up and down:
"I always thought you had some kind of background, but after this period of time I've finally figured it out. You're just a complete blank slate, pretending to have a powerful figure behind you, but you actually have nothing. Am I right?"
"Oh? So that's your reason for attacking me."
Lin Shan looked wary. His opponent had witnessed his strength before. He had just broken through to the Void Realm and was able to kill two Star Martial Emperors. Now that he had learned the cultivation technique and completed the transformation of his own Void Essence, he had become a true Void Realm cultivator.
Even after all this, you still dare to turn against him; you must have something to rely on!
At this moment, Xing Yiyuan, the Star Sword Immortal, appeared just in time. Looking at the bright light ahead and the clear path to ascension beneath her feet, she finally chuckled.
"You're really something else, always getting good things done, with surprises coming one after another. You truly live up to your reputation as a jinx!"
Upon seeing this, the Spirit Master sneered and with a wave of his sleeve, the pure energy spread out with a bang.
"You're not the only one who's possessed by a powerful being from the prehistoric era. We're all outstanding individuals who ascended from the lower realms, and I've been watching you for a long time!"
Thud~~~
A burst of light appeared, followed by the emergence of a blood-red figure, revealing an old man with a face covered in blood-red markings. His smile was extremely terrifying and ferocious as he greeted Xing Yiyuan.
"Blood Dao Era, Blood Without Dust, if I'm not mistaken, you are a Sword Immortal powerhouse from the Sword Dao Era. I've been lusting after your body for a long time, and now you're finally going to make your move before your ascension?" (End of Chapter)