Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World

Chapter 775 769 Completing the Cultivation Technique! Buddha Way?_1

The Long-Browed Old Ape nodded and agreed without hesitation.

After the Great Dao had undergone bizarre changes, the upper limit for Cultivation Techniques at the Xianzun level was locked below the True Immortal Realm, rendering them devoid of any potential.

Over a hundred thousand years had passed. Not only had the Bizarre Path shown no hope of restoring the Great Dao, but it had also gradually eroded the Immortal Path, rendering cultivation techniques valueless.

Exchanging a legacy of little value for the repair of a weapon was indeed a lucrative deal.

The black staff flew into Zhu Yan's palm, and a crimson flame came to life in his hand, with strange patterns flickering restlessly.

The color of the flame changed from red to dark red, exuding an extremely fierce aura.

Underneath the flames, the black staff slowly melted. Wisps of black smoke rose, and a large amount of impurities were burned away.

Chang Mei Lao Yuan had once attempted to refine the black staff, but alas, his skills were too inferior. How could he compare to Jia Ren, an expert whose skill in Artifact Refining was at or above the level of a dedicated Sect?

Threads of blood emerged within the staff, gradually outlining a skeletal structure and attracting the black liquid.

The black liquid re-condensed, transforming back into a black staff.

After the re-refinement, its appearance remained unchanged from before. The staff was sleek and shiny, a single unified piece, with a quality that had surpassed its predecessor.

Chang Mei Lao Yuan, unable to wait, took the black staff and casually swung it a few times, feeling it to be even more powerful and quite irresistible.

"Who would have thought Brother Sun was also skilled in Artifact Refining, truly talented!" His monkey face scrunched up, overjoyed. "Thank you for your help, Brother Sun, my weapon feels even more suitable now."

"This is the promised Cultivation Technique."

A roll of beast skin was handed over, recorded with a technique known as the Ruyi Chongyu Heart Sutra.

The Law is not about weight, but Ruyi?

Unfortunately, such a Law had long been included in my collection.

Unconcerned, Jia Ren stowed away the Cultivation Technique and asked where gatherings at the Yao Jun level were taking place.

He would not be swayed by the words of just the Qishan Demon Lord; cross-referencing information from various sources was how he discerned truth from falsehood.

"Several years ago, Guangsheng Dragon King sent out invitations; there should have been a gathering, but I fear that gathering will have to be postponed," Chang Mei Lao Yuan said.

"I just heard from an acquaintance, a Dragon Lady, that Guangsheng Dragon King left the Heavenly Marsh Domain and seems to have gone to the Abyssal Demon Realm."

The Abyssal Demon Realm?

While others might not comprehend what the Abyssal Demon Realm entailed, Jia Ren was acutely aware.

A battle at the Dao Bizarre Level!

With Guangsheng Dragon King leaving the Heavenly Marsh Domain, was he invited by Immortals or the Deceiving Scripture Hall to lend a hand in battle?

Whatever the case, it was welcome news, as the only Demon Venerable level powerhouse in this region had left.

While Jia Ren might not be invincible at the Yao Jun level, he was nonetheless a top combatant in this tier, capable of holding his own against several Yao Juns joining forces.

Should I take this opportunity to explore the treasury left by Guangsheng Dragon King and acquire Demon Race cultivation techniques?

"Younger brother, you have such wide connections—you even know the Dragon King and Dragon Lady. Your relationships must be exceptional. Could you introduce me to the Dragon Lady?" Jia Ren asked.

Chang Mei Lao Yuan froze for a moment but ultimately nodded his head.

He had accepted no small favor, and a Cultivation Technique of little value could not make up for it; it was a mere trifle, so he nodded and agreed.

"I can only make the introduction; I cannot ensure success."

"Many thanks, Brother Yuan," Jia Ren quickly expressed his gratitude.

He took out a snail, infused it with demonic power, and whispered to it softly.

After a moment, Chang Mei Lao Yuan nodded, having received a response.

"The Dragon Lady has agreed. She only exchanges Cultivation Techniques for other techniques; she does not sell them."

Having a pathway was always better than searching blindly in a vast sea.

Chang Mei Lao Yuan led the way, and side by side, they flew for three days, finally arriving at a vast lake.

The lake was waveless, with clear water flowing and Immortal Spiritual Qi wafting like fog, resembling a divine realm.

Its depths were unseen, and the lake harbored hidden demonic mechanisms, with numerous powerful beings lying in wait at its bottom, making forceful actions unwise.

Chang Mei Lao Yuan transformed into a valiant middle-aged man, his pair of white brows remaining, exuding a sense of valor.

Jia Ren, in his Zhu Yan form, turned into a somewhat defiant young man, with crimson eyebrows and a striking white tuft at his forehead.

Two white dragons emerged from the lake. The first transformed into a dignified woman dressed in white palace garments, with a boy clothed in white Scale Armor, about fifteen or sixteen years old, following behind.

The former was a Yao Jun level powerhouse, and the latter merely at the True Spirit level.

The Dragon Lady's gaze lingered a bit longer on Chang Mei Lao Yuan before turning to Jia Ren.

The Dragon Son stared intently at the stranger with a look of curiosity. "A Zhu Yan? I've heard that the Red Monkeys are very fierce!"

Jia Ren's fiery red eyebrows arched as his cold eyes shifted towards the Dragon Son.

The fierceness in his aura scared the little white dragon into scurrying behind his sister, not daring to face the Zhu Yan.

"My name is Guangling, and this is my younger brother, Guang Yuan. Greetings, Fellow Daoist," the Dragon Lady said.

Jia Ren responded coldly, "Sun Li. Greetings, Yao Jun Guangling."

As for Guang Yuan at the side… Jia Ren, being a Yao Jun level powerhouse, couldn't be bothered with someone merely at the True Spirit level. He simply glanced over before completely disregarding the boy.

Yao Jun Guangling wasn't the least bit bothered. The Demon World respected strength, and the Zhu Yan were known for their fierce and defiant nature. Therefore, his disdain for those at the True Spirit level was quite normal.

"Guangxian Palace!"

With a wave of the Dragon Lady's hand, a palace appeared out of thin air on the surface of the lake, secured with layers of restrictive formations.

"With my father absent, it is inconvenient to welcome you two into the Dragon Palace."

"Please follow me," she said.

The next instant, a pulling force emanated from the palace.

The group offered no resistance, and the four individuals entered Guangxian Palace.

Guangxian Palace was entirely carved from ten-thousand-year-old Profound Immortal Jade Essence, its aura cold and detached; it served not only as a dwelling but also as a High-grade Immortal Artifact.

Four chairs carved from Profound Immortal Jade materialized, with four cold jade cups placed on a jade table.

A cold jade pot was lifted by an invisible force, pouring a purple-red liquid into the four cups.

"Fellow Daoist, please try the Primordial Nectar."

Upon seeing the Primordial Nectar, Guang Yuan hurriedly picked up his cup and drank it all in one gulp, his eyes involuntarily drifting towards the several other filled cups afterward.

Jia Ren sniffed the rich aroma, confirmed there were no issues, and then drank it down in one go.

The drink was refreshingly cool, and as it slid down his throat, a fiery line of heat circulated through his limbs and bones, nourishing his body.

The taste was exquisite and greatly beneficial to his health.

"Not bad!" he exclaimed with praise.

"Yuan Mei mentioned the purpose of your visit. My father enjoys collecting Cultivation Techniques. If you have an appropriate technique, I wouldn't mind an exchange," Guangling said.

She showed sincerity first by pushing a Jade Slip across the table.

Jia Ren glanced at it and was surprised. "Subduing Demon Arhat True Scripture."

A Buddhist Cultivation Technique?

A hint of surprise shone in Guangling's eyes as she smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist recognizes this as a Buddhist Cultivation Technique; you truly are well-informed."

"The Immortal Path has long eradicated Buddhism, leaving behind only a few legends—very few in the Immortal Realm are aware of this."

The Buddhist Path eradicated by the Immortal Path?

Jia Ren had never seen a Buddhist Cultivation Technique, as neither the Lower Realm nor the Immortal Realm had such techniques or legacies.

Could the great changes in the Laws of heaven and earth be related to Buddhism?

"Are you interested in Buddhist Cultivation Techniques?" Guangling asked.

Many of the Powers of Law within Buddhism are not on my collection list, making it easier to find the missing ones.

I don't care about the nature of the Cultivation Technique itself; what's important are the Powers of Law corresponding to it.

"The technique is decent," Jia Ren said. "I have traveled through the Immortal Realm and have come across quite a few Immortal Techniques."

Jia Ren raised his hand, and over ten Jade Slips were aligned in a row.

Dragon Lady Guangling picked up the Jade Slips, gave them a quick read, and a look of pleasure appeared at the corner of her eyes. "We will exchange for this one," she said.

This was merely an initial test to confirm his eligibility for exchange.

She clapped her hands, and a burst of cold air surged from the bottom of the lake, forming a unique passage and establishing a connection.

In the next moment, beams of light appeared, and within these lights were names of Cultivation Techniques. What was bizarre was that…all of them were Buddhist Cultivation Techniques.

This…

Could it be that remnants of Buddhism want to use me as a bridge to propagate their teachings?

After cultivating them, would I become a devout follower of Buddhism?

Jia Ren didn't mind; Buddhist Cultivation Techniques were only for reference and not meant to change his legacy.

He took out Immortal Techniques one after another, continuously trading for other techniques.

Both parties were astonished at the number of Cultivation Techniques the other had provided, far exceeding what they had imagined.

In a brief time, he had exchanged more than four hundred techniques, encompassing a vast range.

Jia Ren unexpectedly found that he had collected enough Golden Immortal Realm Cultivation Techniques to satisfy the three thousand main Great Daos.

The three thousand Great Daos are only a general term; for example, the Fire Dao has corresponding fire-based Laws among immortals, demons, ghosts, Yin entities, corpses, and devilish beings.

It is sufficient to include every mainstream Law in the collection.

Otherwise, if one included all the differentiated Powers of Law, the number would increase by more than tenfold.

Jia Ren had not expected to collect everything he needed in one go. Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he bowed respectfully towards Guangling and said, "I have obtained the Cultivation Techniques I desired and should not stay longer; thus, I shall take my leave."

He had gained what he wanted and wished to return immediately to advance his Cultivation Techniques, hence he quickly made his farewells.

The Dragon Lady revealed a contented smile; the Immortal Techniques were good, many with similar origins that could be adapted into Buddhist Cultivation Techniques.

Just as Jia Ren was about to speak further, his Linghuan True Heart and Heavenly Mystery Divine Omen seemed to stir. He activated the Thousand Transformations Rule, converting it into spatial power, and decisively took his leave.

"Fellow Daoist Sun?"

"Space Law?"

Both the Dragon Lady and Yuan Mei wore expressions of astonishment and confusion, not understanding why he had left so abruptly.

What was even more astonishing was that he had used the Space Law.

Time is revered, Space is king—both these Powers of Law possess an extraordinary status.

"This benefactor sure runs fast!"

A bald monk appeared out of nowhere, his eyes emitting a golden light, exuding a sense of sanctity.

"Ultimately, I was still one step too late in awakening."

"This individual has broken through the Third Layer Pass. His physique and potential are astonishing, and he has a destiny with Buddhism—destined to be a Buddha of this world."

"Regrettably, his divine sense is keen, and he left beforehand."

Seeing the newcomer, Guangling hurriedly showed her respect with a formal bow, her attitude solemn.

What she didn't expect was for Primordial Spirit Bodhisattva to regard this man so highly, calling him a Buddha of this world.

"Only when the Immortal, Demon, and Devil Paths are destroyed by the hands of the Bizarre Path will it be time for Buddhism's rise. Now, the moment has yet to come."

"After the Immortal Path and the Bizarre Path perish, that will be the dawn of a new Buddhist era."

Only Yuan Mei felt something was not right, a chill rising on his skin.

This is… the extinct Buddhist Path?

Why are they discussing this in front of me?

I wish I hadn't heard that...

Yuan Mei dreaded being silenced by them and discreetly retreated, hoping to make a swift escape.

Sun… no, that bastard from Ming Luo Hall! He's tricked me, Old Yuan!

You damn scoundrel! You ran off so quickly and left me in this mess!

But before Yuan Mei could make his escape, the monk casually flicked his hand, and a pulling force effortlessly drew him into his sleeve with no chance of resistance.

"You also have a destiny with Buddhism; come listen to the Buddha's teachings with me."

The monk rode away on the golden light, diving into the depths of the lake.

Below the lake seemed to be connected to an unknown darkness, passing through a shadowy portal as if falling into the endless hells.