Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World

Chapter 778 772: The Treasure of the Law of Bearing, The Fox Borrowing the Tiger's Might_1

Jia Ren collected the formation and left the Bear Cave that had been his companion for a thousand years.

He was in no hurry to leave the Heavenly Marsh Domain, as he still needed to collect Spirit Blood of All Beings and Demon Breath Spiritual Immortal Fruit. He was severely lacking the former. From the Qishan Demon Lord, however, he had obtained a few of the latter, enough to refine several batches of Myriad Spirits Blood Origin Pills. The number of Myriad Spirits Blood Origin Pills needed was enormous, so the more Demon Breath Spiritual Immortal Fruit, the better.

Besides, he also had to refine treasures capable of bearing the Power of Laws. The Profound Heaven Suppressing Immortal Demon Pagoda was restricted in its grade because it lacked the Suppressing Mystery Law, rendering it unable to unleash its full power. The Bizarre Demons he would encounter in the future would be increasingly powerful. After being sealed, they could only provide Sacrificial Immortal Fire to the pagoda, which thus couldn't display its full effects.

Jia Ren had just thought of a better method.

Refine the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl anew, turning it into a treasure that can bear the Power of Laws.

Since it could bear the Power of Laws, the Magical Beasts inside the pearl, possessing corresponding Power of Laws, could also be promoted to the True Spirit Level.

The number of True Spirit Level and above Magical Beasts in the Heavenly Marsh Domain and Barren Domain is getting smaller and smaller. So... why not produce my own True Spirit Level Magical Beast essence blood?

This was a solution that served both purposes well.

The challenge now lying before him was how to refine an item that could bear Laws and what type of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures were needed. Jia Ren had obtained part of the Artifact Refining inheritance from the Qianhuan Sect, but it did not include any Artifact Refining Method Gate for items that could bear Laws.

Consult with Master Zhuang Baoxiang.

Zhuang Baoxiang had always stayed in the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect and was familiar with such knowledge, making him the best choice.

His only concern was whether the corresponding Method Gates involved secrets of the inheritance that must not be revealed to outsiders.

Compared to groping in the dark, this was indeed a feasible solution.

He took out the Black Command Token he had received from Zhuang Baoxiang. With a flash of light, a connection was established. This Communication Immortal Instrument was not of low grade, capable of cross-domain communication with countless wondrous uses.

"Master, do you have a method for refining Immortal Artifacts that bear the Power of Laws?"

After transmitting the message, he did not know how long it would take to receive a response. Jia Ren did not wait in place, instead contemplating how to acquire a large amount of True Spirit Level Magical Beast essence blood.

Trade?

Jia Ren had received quite a few treasures from the Qianhuan Sect, and his resources were still substantial. At present, he had only used a portion of his Immortal Artifacts. He still possessed a good amount of Immortal Jade, Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and Cultivation Techniques, so trading for a batch of True Spirit Realm Magical Beast essence blood was not an issue.

Forcibly taking it is ultimately not the best method...

Jia Ren released his divine consciousness to sense his surroundings. Not long after, he detected a True Spirit Realm Magical Beast tens of thousands of miles away.

The Wolf Demon was completely unaware when, the next moment, a bear's paw landed on it.

"Bear has felt a kindred spirit upon meeting you. How about we trade for a bit of your essence blood?"

The Wolf Demon, sensing the Bear Demon's immeasurable aura, felt its body stiffen and dared not move an inch. The attack from the Bear Demon that it had imagined did not occur. Instead, several chunks of purple Immortal Jade appeared in the bear's paw and were handed over.

The Wolf Demon was stunned for a moment, not expecting a genuine trade of treasures for blood. It quickly nodded in agreement. A mass of red essence blood was coughed up from its mouth and fell into the bear's paw.

The first trade went quite smoothly, the deal satisfactory.

Just then, the Black Command Token at his waist vibrated. Jia Ren picked up the token, and Zhuang Baoxiang's voice entered his ear.

"I have not yet congratulated you on becoming the Vice Hall Master of Mingluo Hall. Over three hundred years ago, when I went to Mingluo Hall, I could not find you. You must be careful in the Heavenly Marsh Domain. Although this place is Demon Race territory, some Demons have secretly defected to the Bizarre Demons."

"The Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect possesses Immortal Artifacts that can bear Laws, but it's not convenient to disclose them to outsiders. However, it's no problem for me to pass on a few of my personally created refining methods to you."

In a short time, three methods for refining Immortal Artifacts carrying the Power of Laws were transmitted to him: The Law Measuring Immortal Disc, the Law Immortal Wheel, and the Daozang Scriptures.

The three Immortal Artifacts corresponded to Lower-grade, Middle-grade, and High-grade Immortal Artifacts. The methods for refining them were listed in extreme detail.

The Law Measuring Immortal Disc could only bear one type of Power of Laws and was the cheapest to construct.

The Law Immortal Wheel consisted of twelve rotating wheels, each capable of bearing one type of Power of Laws.

The Daozang Scriptures were the most complex to refine. They comprised seventy-two pages, each capable of bearing one type of Power of Laws, for a total of seventy-two Laws. Refining them required numerous precious materials.

The Law Measuring Immortal Disc could contain only one Law and was far inferior to the latter two. However, since he possessed all the necessary materials, refining it would not be a problem. Jia Ren's gaze focused on the Law Immortal Wheel and the Daozang Scriptures. The Law Immortal Wheel and the Daozang Scriptures both lacked the same material, Spirit Law Immortal Jade, rendering them unrefinable for now.

For now, he could only use the Law Measuring Immortal Disc as a temporary measure.

Using the Immortal Patterns of the three Immortal Artifacts as a blueprint, he deduced a new set of Immortal Patterns to refine the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl anew.

"Lastly, there is one more thing. Over a thousand years ago, a Lingbao Sect disciple named Wang Fugui ascended; this person has a deep connection with you."

"Be careful on this trip. If you return safely, the Xuantian Celestial Treasure Sect will surely welcome you with open arms."

Zhuang Baoxiang proved to be trustworthy. He had sent three methods for refining Immortal Artifacts that carried the Power of Laws in one go, as well as news of Wang Fugui. Wang Fugui had ascended to the Immortal Realm so quickly, which was both unexpected and, in hindsight, reasonable.

Unlike other Mahayana Stage Cultivators of the Lingbao Sect—who suppressed their Cultivation Levels and would only ascend to the Immortal Realm when they neared the end of their lifespans or could no longer suppress their advancement, believing it wasn't too late then—Wang Fugui was different. Wang Fugui was different; the Golden Scale Wind-Riding Technique was the source of his success, and potentially his failure.

With Jia Ren's Cultivation Level continually rising, Wang Fugui, with the help of the Golden Scale Wind-Riding Technique, naturally progressed at an astonishing pace.

How could his Cultivation Level possibly be suppressed?

He became the first Ascender and reached the late stage of the Loose Immortal Realm at a startling speed...

If Jia Ren continues to advance, and Wang Fugui's realm cannot improve, could Wang Fugui be... burst asunder by the feedback of cultivation?

Jia Ren shook his head, dismissing the thought. It would not be too late to deal with it after he left the Heavenly Marsh Domain and returned to the Donghua Immortal Domain.

The Wolf Demon hadn't strayed far. Seeing the Bear Demon still using an Immortal Artifact, a peculiar glint flickered in its eyes. After hesitating for a moment, its mouth twitched, and an almost imperceptible sound seemed to travel into the distance.

Jia Ren's divine sense was sharp and detected the anomaly immediately. His gaze turned ice-cold as he looked at the Wolf Demon. The Wolf Demon's body tensed, and it decisively fled the scene at a startling speed.

With a sudden flash, the bear's form appeared beside the Wolf Demon, its paw firmly pinning it to the spot. The Wolf Demon shivered, its four legs trembling, terrified the Bear Demon would kill it. It shrieked, "This is Ghost Wolf Monster Lord's territory! I am his subordinate! Do you dare kill me?"

As if in response, a demonic wolf wreathed in black wind sped over at an astonishing pace.

"Is this the Bear Demon you claim conspired with Immortals?"

"Offer your treasures, and I may spare your life!"

Ghost Wolf Monster Lord merely glanced at the Wolf Demon, completely unconcerned about its potential death.

Does he see me as a fat sheep to be slaughtered?

The Demon Race doesn't believe in fair trade like the Immortal Realm; they value the law of the jungle even more.

If you are weak, all your treasures are mine!

The bear's paw exerted force, smashing the Wolf Demon's body into the ground, its flesh and bones shattering and scattering.

"Seeking death!"

Strands of ghostly wind flickered as the Ghost Wolf Monster Lord vanished, then eerily reappeared behind Jia Ren. Its body seemed ethereal and illusory, giving off a sense of unreality. Gaping jaws, reeking with a foul stench, aimed for his neck. A bone-chilling cold emanated from between its teeth, like the frost of the Nine Netherworlds, seemingly capable of freezing one's very soul.

The bear did not turn. Instead, a bear's face and paws grew from its back, slapping toward the attacking Wolf Demon. The paw seemed to pass through the chilling air without resistance. The ghostly figure's motion remained unabated, about to make contact with the Bear Demon when a sense of crisis suddenly flared. However... the wolf's jaws, though nearing the bear's neck, found themselves getting farther away, unable to advance another inch.

The bear's paw glowed with a profound black light. Under its illumination, the wolf's body lost its phantom-like form. The left bear paw seemed to clutch the Ghost Wolf Monster Lord's heart, while the right bear paw seized its left foreleg.

BOOM!

The Ghost Wolf Monster Lord was flung away violently, smashing into the ground and creating a bottomless crater. Its left foreleg was mangled. The most lethal damage, however, was its burst chest, revealing an empty black cavity where its heart should have been. A fountain of blood gushed out. Before it could hit the ground, it was drawn by an invisible force, converging toward the bear's paw.

Fear filled the Ghost Wolf Monster Lord's eyes. Without a word, it turned and fled limping into the distance.

Losing a heart is nothing for a Yao Jun. Our vitality is extremely strong, and most of us can regenerate severed limbs.

My speed is remarkable. Although I can't win, escaping shouldn't be a problem.

The Bear Demon appeared before it, seemingly out of nowhere, like a massive, earth-yellow wall blocking its path. The Ghost Wolf Monster Lord froze, its body stiffening, overcome by an unspeakable dread. Such an expression usually only surfaced when facing Demon Venerable level experts.

"Fellow Daoist, do me a small favor. I need to collect some essence blood from True Spirit Level and above demons."

Hearing the familiar request, long-sealed memories awakened within the Ghost Wolf Monster Lord.

Is he acting for Ming Luo Hall?

Has Lord Mingluo... has the Venerable Lord returned?

A powerful Yao Jun collecting Spirit Blood of All Beings? He's certainly not doing it willingly. He must have been disciplined by Lord Mingluo.

This Bear Demon seems normal, but his predicament must be even worse than mine.

Thinking this, much of the Ghost Wolf Monster Lord's resentment dissipated.

Jia Ren paused, a look of surprise in his eyes, then decided to go with the flow. "Ah, I can't hide it from you, Fellow Daoist. This is indeed a matter of last resort."

Lord Mingluo is a banner that even Demon Venerable level powers dare not defy. After all... many of them were the main contributors of blood.

Posing as someone driven by Lord Mingluo could avoid a lot of trouble.

Even if some Demon Venerables wanted to act, they would have to consider whether Lord Mingluo would capture them for 'involuntary blood donation'.

"Enough talk. Fellow Daoist, organize the True Spirits in this area to offer their essence blood immediately. Don't make things difficult for me."

The Ghost Wolf Monster Lord nodded quickly. "I know a few Yao Jun who harbor grievances against Lord Mingluo. I will lead you to them."

The wolf and the bear, now seemingly comrades, hurried toward the territories of other Yao Jun. With the Ghost Wolf Monster Lord acting as a guide, Jia Ren visited the dwellings of one Yao Jun after another, never finding one empty. Compared to before, gathering essence blood became much smoother. Just by mentioning Lord Mingluo's name, the majority of Yao Jun obediently offered their Demonic Blood. This was clearly a result of Lord Mingluo's past 'lessons'. The few stubborn ones also meekly offered their Demonic Blood after Jia Ren gave them a 'pointer' or two.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Ultimately, I've stooped to this...