Chapter 1288
[Immortal Realm Chapter] Opening Chapter: Mortal World, Crossing the Immortal Gate
As a flying Xuanwu Spirit Boat, it carried the members of the Lost Immortal Alliance and quickly distanced themselves, heading towards the depths of the vast cosmic rift.
The Annihilation Avatar was thrown further and further away, but that didn't matter, because the curse was still in effect. Let's see how long it can last!
While maneuvering the spirit boat, the Spirit Master dealt with the Demon Mushroom King. Seeing this, the people around him realized that it was a life-or-death moment and rushed forward to help.
Two rows of mushroom-shaped haircuts on their shoulders were still shaking their heads and humming folk songs when they were grabbed and pulled violently by a pair of big hands!
The Spirit Master was in so much pain that he could only gasp for breath. Blood gushed from his shoulders, tearing off skin and flesh. He was in excruciating pain!
But he could only suppress his anger and tacitly allow his disciples to help.
But these people underestimated the power of the curse. They could never pull out all the radishes. Mushroom heads kept sprouting one after another. As long as the roots were still there, they could keep growing. Moreover, since they were parasitizing the body of the Spirit Master, pulling them out would only consume his own essence and blood!
"stop!"
Finally realizing that they had only made things worse, the disciples stopped in a daze. In the blink of an eye, mushroom heads grew back all over their shoulders, and they sang noisily, shaking their heads with strange expressions as if mocking their incompetence.
The Spirit Master had no choice but to temporarily abandon his escape plan and focus on using his internal energy to suppress and eliminate the curse that was residing in him. This Mushroom King was much more shameless than the Heavenly Toad King, constantly sucking his flesh and blood and playing hide-and-seek inside his body.
Three beams of light shot out in quick succession from the outside, and the Annihilation Avatar seized the opportunity to catch up!
If other methods were used, the Xuanwu Spirit Boat's defensive capabilities would not be weak, and it could hold out for a while. However, the Yin-Yang Annihilation Bow has just been strengthened and is also a Xuantian Spiritual Treasure!
The spirit boat was immediately shot off, tilting and swaying, the light barrier dissipated, and even the mast on the boat was broken off, falling and almost hitting the group of people on the head.
At the critical moment, the entire Yixian Alliance searched for refuge everywhere, unable to help in any way; Chun Chun could only be a burden.
Left with no other choice, the Spirit Master took over and continued to control the spirit boat as it flew away.
About half an hour later, after running and stopping repeatedly, the curse finally ended.
"It's boring."
The Mushroom King left the body of the Spirit Master in a huff and was forced to return to the underworld, which made the latter breathe a sigh of relief.
He really wouldn't have been able to hold on any later!
Looking at the little figure that was relentlessly chasing after him like a piece of chewing gum, a hint of ruthlessness even welled up in his heart.
Do you like chasing?
Fine, then I'll let you chase me. I'll just retreat to the twilight universe and see if you dare to chase me again!
But he was clearly a bit carried away, because Lin Shan, far away on the ancient starry road, wouldn't give him a chance; the third curse was already upon him.
It hung seamlessly on his body!
"On the second day of the second lunar month, the dragon raises its head; if the dragon doesn't raise its head, I will."
The voice, carrying an aged yet cynical tone, suddenly reverberated from somewhere on him, causing the Spirit Master's expression to change drastically, turning a deep shade of liver!
"I am the King of the Hell Sea Turtle, the overlord of the eleventh level of hell, the sole ruler of all realms and worlds."
Get out of here!!!
The Spirit Master was filled with grief and indignation. He had also fought against cultivators with curses in the lower realm, so how could he not have heard of the famous Seven Arrows of Nailhead?
But he had never seen a curse that could summon a Void Realm Emperor every time!
Just who is this kid? Could he be the cursed son? Everyone else gets nothing but minor trouble, but you get a huge response every time you call for help.
Is this correct?
The Hell Sea Turtle King, though old, was more formidable and elusive than the previous two cursed creatures, giving the rear enough time to recover.
The Annihilation Avatar finally arrived, and on the way, it raised its hand, drew its bow, and fired several arrows!
Although the Xuanwu Spirit Boat is a Xuantian spiritual treasure, it is not a hard shell focused solely on defense, and it suffered great damage under continuous attacks.
Moreover, the amount of virtual energy required to balance flight and defense is enormous, and the Spirit Master was already exhausted and in dire straits.
Watching the disciples of the Remnant Immortal Alliance on the ship being affected one by one, either exploding into snow and blood mist or falling to the ground, the last one, before dying, tried to approach him for protection, but died before he could grab him.
"Master Wu"
That terrifying, desperate, and resentful scene was forever etched in his heart.
No matter how influential he once was, he has now slowly become a lonely figure, all of which is the consequence of his own choices!
"If...if I hadn't turned against them on the path to ascension, would the outcome have been different?"
He was heartbroken and muttered to himself, even blaming himself, his thoughts drifting far away.
The Annihilation Avatar was also taken aback; it had never seen such an opponent before.
Since you've already started, go all the way down this path. Why do you suddenly have time to reflect?
Back on the ancient starry road, I clearly gave you and your disciples the opportunity. You went your way, and I went mine. We ascended to heaven separately without disturbing each other. How wonderful that would have been!
Didn't you choose all of this?
Now I regret it, why didn't I do this sooner!
However, from the perspective of the Nirvana Avatar, he was quite satisfied with this, since he had another Void Realm cultivator to devour, and he absolutely could not let such an opportunity pass him by.
Upon getting close, the eerie realm suddenly opened up.
In an instant, the other party was drawn into it!
The moment he entered the domain, the Annihilation Avatar finally felt relieved. No matter how powerful the opponent was, they couldn't escape. In any case, they would only become fish on the chopping block!
At this point, the Spirit Master had given up on escaping.
He was exhausted, his internal organs were completely depleted, and all his methods had failed him. He couldn't even deal with the Hell Sea Turtle King, let alone resist the Annihilation Avatar.
On his deathbed, he recalled the glorious moments of his early life, and felt a sense of tragic downfall, like a hero meeting his end.
"Unexpectedly, this man, who traversed an entire realm, climbed to the top over the corpses of countless geniuses, and was hailed by his hometown as a peerless legend unparalleled in eternity, fell silently into obscurity in a cosmic rift."
He looked around, seeing the celestial realm he longed for in front of him and the faint universe he had struggled with for hundreds of years behind him. He had escaped with his life on the line and had a bright future ahead of him, but he ruined it all because of a moment of greed!
Throughout history, many talented people have taken different paths, and the victors and vanquished are often caught in a drunken dream.
In a daze, he thought of his relatives, friends, teachers, and many confidantes from his hometown, as well as his formidable enemies whom he had killed and who were now in the afterlife. All of them flashed through his mind like a revolving lantern.
"Alright, enough with the reminiscing, time to hit the road."
The annihilation clone coldly approached, its eerie domain surging with black mist, eager to swarm and devour it.
"and many more!"
Before the Spirit Master could speak, the Prison Sea Turtle King within his body couldn't help but speak first.
"Fellow Daoist, please don't misunderstand. I descended to help you on your behalf. Since this isn't our first collaboration, and it'll be easier to deal with repeat customers in the future, could you please leave me a frequently used address so I can be there whenever needed? My order-grabbing speed is a bit slow."
"What utter nonsense!"
The annihilation clone was a little restless. It was a bit far from the main body, and a few seeds of unease inexplicably rose up, but fortunately, they were quickly suppressed.
For someone like Prison Turtle King who's terrible at the game, if you can't even figure out how to play the game properly, what right do you have to complain?
"My true form is about to ascend to immortality and will not linger in the mortal realm. In the future, you will probably have to come to the immortal realm to cooperate with me."
To everyone's surprise, the Turtle King of the Prison Sea got even more excited!
"The Immortal Realm? The Immortal Realm is wonderful! I only took a job from the Immortal Realm a thousand years ago, and I haven't been there since. Fellow Daoist, you were able to ascend to heaven amidst the clouds, you must be an extraordinary person. You must patronize my business in the future!"
Huh?
These summoned creatures in the underworld have such a side to them, it's truly eye-opening!
Not only was the Nirvana Avatar a first-time sighting, but even the Spirit Master was dumbfounded.
Hearing this, he smiled bitterly and sighed:
"Young friend Lin is blessed with good fortune and has a mysterious background. More importantly, he is bold and meticulous. In this respect, I have indeed lost unjustly. Now I only have one question: I fear I will not rest in peace if I do not know the truth."
Why are you talking so much nonsense?
The Annihilation Avatar frowned, eager to have its fill of meat, while the Strange Dharma Form couldn't wait any longer.
But through the mysterious force of Lin Shan's true form, who was watching the battle through the Seven Arrows Book Grass Man, he was instructed to listen to what the other party had to say.
I thought they would ask how the old man from the Blood Path Era died, which should be the biggest question for outsiders. But to my surprise, the Spirit Master actually asked a question that left everyone speechless!
"Young friend Lin, I just want to know, do you have a powerful figure behind you?"
"."
These words silenced Lin Shan.
He truly hadn't expected that the other party would be so persistent about this, having imagined it for so long in the luminous universe, and even on the verge of death, still insisting on knowing the truth. Just how much did they care!
After holding it in for a long time, the Annihilation Avatar finally answered on his behalf.
"I suppose so." As soon as he finished speaking, the Spirit Master closed his eyes, finally giving up completely.
Then, without realizing it, he began to twitch, opened his arms, and laughed loudly in the cosmic rift, a laugh filled with endless desolation and mockery.
Hahaha, hahahahaha
The Annihilation Avatar couldn't wait any longer. With a wave of its hand, the surrounding black mist suddenly enveloped it, beginning this gluttonous feast!
Inside, the Spirit Master laughed wildly, facing death with composure.
"Young friend Lin, you've won. I'll also give you a secret! Actually, in the Microcosm, I killed the Wisteria Queen, I betrayed the Void Spirit Ancestor, and I even killed Senior Brother Yanling."
"why?"
Lin Shan's consciousness asked a question in the cursed passage. Even though no sound could be transmitted, the Spirit Master in the black mist seemed to be able to hear it, leaving behind his final swan song in the world!
"Because I need their resources to help me survive until I escape the luminous universe and ascend to the immortal realm alive!"
Hahahaha
The maniacal laughter was gradually swallowed by the black mist, echoing repeatedly in this silent and empty place, and no one else knew about it.
Ancient road under the stars.
The Annihilation Avatar returned with its gains, its aura noticeably stronger, but it was still only at the early stage of the Void Realm, which made the main body breathe a sigh of relief.
He was then allowed to enter the Star Palace to recuperate.
The storage bracelet of the Spirit Master was also brought back intact.
Although the interior is rather empty, the two most important things are still there, which are the treasures that Lin Shan has been longing for!
【Black Tortoise Spirit Boat】
Quality: Mysterious Heavenly Treasure (Slightly Damaged)
Description: Standard equipment of the Xuanwu Camp in the Celestial Realm, manufactured under the supervision of the Heavenly Court's Manufacturing Department, is a flying magical artifact that serves both transportation and travel purposes. Due to the passage of time, the authorization document is no longer verifiable, but it can be used without restrictions.
Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix: Fully activating this skill can trigger the True Spirit Mystic Bird inscriptions on both sides of the ship, doubling the speed of the spirit boat and increasing its defense.
Enhancement required: 512 points
"Still standard equipment from the Heavenly Court's Xuanwu Camp?"
This wasn't the first time Lin Shan had seen this kind of introduction. Back when he saw the Northern Army crossbow cart transmitted from across realms by the Black Lotus Sect in the lower realm, it was identified as a powerful weapon of the Xuanwu Camp, and it needed to be activated in conjunction with the imprint of the Northern Army's military talisman.
He still had the Northern Army crossbow cart in his possession. He took it out along with the authorization token and compared them with his limited knowledge, discovering that the two weapon-forging methods seemed to be quite different.
After all, it was created hundreds of thousands of years ago. The Heavenly Court's Equipment Manufacturing Department is not static, so it is reasonable that there have been new research advancements in the methods of crafting equipment.
But he had a vague feeling that the current level of weapon crafting was far inferior to that of the past.
The Xuanwu Spirit Boat can move like a dragon through the dim universe, traversing various cannon fire, escaping from the hands of the Star Refiners, and roaming freely in the two cosmic rifts. Even now, it only suffers minor damage, which speaks volumes about its excellent quality.
The more you look at the crossbow from the Beijing Normal University, the more it seems like a crudely made product, as if it was hastily made and done carelessly.
"Is the Xuanwu Camp from back then the same army as the current Northern Army Xuanwu Camp?"
Lin Shan keenly sensed the changes here, but they were still far from his own presence, so there was no need to worry too much.
Next is the second item:
[Empty Star Bridge] (Fragment)
Quality: Primordial Immortal Artifact
Introduction: This treasure was born at the beginning of the universe, when chaos was first established. It inherited part of the Dao principles of the Immortal Era, the majority of the Star Spirit race's fortune, and possessed incredible power. It has now been shattered and scattered throughout the myriad realms.
Passive effect: When used in conjunction with the Void Bridge Divine Power, it applies double the suppression to the target.
Enhancement requirement: (Cannot be enhanced)
Classical Rhyme: 2197 points
Is it absorbed?
"absorb."
Lin Shan's hands were trembling so much he could barely hold on, and he almost shouted that the Spirit Master was his lucky star!
More than two thousand ancient charms—this was the first time he had ever seen such a thing in a mere palm-sized fragment.
How much ancient charm must that entire Void Star Bridge carry?
"The Primordial Ancestor's innate treasure, a Primordial Immortal Artifact. What level does the Primordial Immortal Artifact belong to?"
He realized that there must be different levels among immortal artifacts, and the Primordial Immortal Artifact must be the ancestor of all immortal artifacts. The Spirit Master was indeed a person with great fortune!
The enhancement panel suggests that the Void Bridge Fragment can be used in conjunction with divine abilities, but we should just ignore that.
This thing has an extraordinary origin; he's been hiding it so tightly he wouldn't dare show it to anyone, for fear of not dying quickly enough.
I calmed myself down a bit.
Lin Shan glanced at the upper right corner of the enhancement panel again, where the Ancient Charm Points were stored: 3201 points.
It's even higher than before I ascended; now I can finally rest easy.
"It's time to ascend."
Yeah~
A voice of agreement came from the side, her tone filled with emotion, but it was only about the thrilling and exciting journey she had taken through the Microcosm.
She looked down on the Xuanwu Spirit Boat and didn't recognize the Konghen Star Bridge, so she didn't have any other emotions.
"You are in poor condition right now, your domain is destroyed, can you survive the tribulation of ascension?"
Lin Shan smiled.
Him? Probably not.
However, don't forget that there is also the Annihilation Avatar by his side. After devouring the Spirit Master, its cultivation level skyrocketed and returned to its peak, even becoming much stronger than the original body.
Overcoming a mere tribulation of cleansing is a piece of cake.
"The Immortal Realm is finally coming."
He looked back at the path he had come from, and the heavens and the outside world shone brightly beneath his feet. The small point on the edge near the outermost synapse was the lower realm where he had once been.
There were his brothers who had shared life and death with him, the sect he had built from scratch, and faces of all ages who had followed him through thick and thin.
I wonder how Lin Fan is doing, how Brother Chicken is doing, and how my rebellious and mischievous third brother is doing now, and when he will ascend to immortality.
Having traversed countless mountains and broken through the dust of the world, the past fades away like purple smoke.
Life is but a dream, and I have only just awakened; my heart no longer yearns for the mortal world.
"Rumble rumble rumble~~~"
Above the nine heavens of the celestial realm, lightning tribulations fell like a torrential downpour, resembling a waterfall hanging from the sky, a curtain of the sun and moon.
A figure, without hesitation, soared upwards and broke into it!
(End of Volume 11) (End of Chapter)