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Chapter 462: First Arrival in the Immortal Realm
Chapter 462: First Arrival in the Immortal Realm (End of Chapter)
In the Immortal Realm, there existed the Xuan Tian Immortal Domain.
The Xuan Tian Immortal Domain was one of the Thirty-Three Immortal Domains, spanning a vast expanse of territory bordering the Demon Abyss.
Within this domain dwelled countless immortals who waged constant battles against the innumerable demons emerging from the depths of the abyss.
A fleeting streak of light passed by, faintly shrouded in a sanguine aura, indicating the use of a blood escape art that depleted one's origin energy.
Within the streak of light was a young man with a deathly pale complexion and a feeble aura. His name was Gao Wuyou, and not long ago, he had explored a ruin with his close friend.
They had stumbled upon a great opportunity—the ruins left behind by a Jade Immortal containing treasures befitting that level of power. However, his friend, in a bid to monopolize this opportunity, had launched a surprise attack, severely injuring Gao Wuyou.
Gao Wuyou barely managed to escape with his life, but his friend was still in hot pursuit.
"Hahahaha, Gao Wuyou, you're afflicted with the Demon Marrow Poison. Unless a Golden Immortal intervenes, you'll undoubtedly perish. Why bother struggling? Instead of enduring the agony of having your marrow sucked out, let me grant you release."
"Brother Wu, is this how you treat our friendship? If you wanted the spoils from the ruins, you could have just asked. Why resort to this?"
"Ask? Would you have given it to me if I asked? These are treasures left by a Jade Immortal!"
"Brother Wu, you've helped me countless times. Is there anything we can't discuss between us?"
"Forget it. I only trust myself now. Discussions are too troublesome. Once you're dead, won't all the treasures be mine anyway?"
Gao Wuyou continued to burn his essence blood, his mind flashing back to the conversation he'd had with 'Brother Wu' during the pursuit, causing him to feel utterly disheartened.
He had truly regarded Brother Wu as family. The path of cultivation was a lonely one, and Brother Wu, as his guide, held a special place.
Unfortunately, for the sake of an unclear opportunity left by a Jade Immortal, Brother Wu had mercilessly turned on him.
Although Gao Wuyou was well aware that the path of cultivation was fraught with deception and that one always had to keep a trump card, he still found it hard to believe that Brother Wu would treat him this way.
"Oh well."
"Consider it repayment for the favors over the years."
Gao Wuyou's consciousness slowly descended into darkness. Heavily injured and afflicted with the Demon Marrow Poison, he knew he couldn't hold on for much longer.
He had fled for his life by burning his essence blood, but only to understand why Brother Wu had turned against him.
With Gao Wuyou's strength, he could have attempted to destroy the opportunity left by the Jade Immortal before his death, or at least the portion that recorded the inherited cultivation technique.
But in the end, Gao Wuyou chose not to do so. If Brother Wu wanted this opportunity, so be it.
Just as Gao Wuyou's will was about to plunge into complete darkness, a brand new will quietly revived within him.
Gao Wuyou's expression suddenly turned calm as he scanned his surroundings, his brow furrowing slightly.
Lin Yuan swiftly assimilated Gao Wuyou's memories, understanding the current situation. The brother he trusted most was chasing him, and he himself had been prepared to die.
"A Jade Immortal opportunity?"
Lin Yuan's thoughts raced as he absorbed Gao Wuyou's memories, immediately grasping the significance of this opportunity.
The cultivation system in the Immortal Realm built upon the Middle Kingdom and the Spirit Realm.
The stages were:
Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Spirit Transformation, Void Refinement, Unity, Tribulation, Great Vehicle, Golden Immortal, Jade Immortal, and Dao Ancestor.
Among these, the Tribulation stage corresponded to the eighth tier of the main universe, the Great Vehicle the ninth, the Golden Immortal the tenth, the Jade Immortal the eleventh, and the Dao Ancestor was the ultimate twelfth tier of the main universe.
Of course, these correspondences were only rough estimates. Due to differences in cultivation systems, even at the same level, there could be variations in combat power, but the overall disparity wouldn't be significant.
Gao Wuyou was a loose cultivator from the Xuan Tian Immortal Domain, having attained the Tribulation stage, while Brother Wu was at the peak of the same stage. They had become acquainted during the Nascent Soul stage and had progressed hand in hand ever since, eventually reaching the Tribulation stage together.
"As for me now..."
Lin Yuan frowned, sensing the dire condition of his current physical body.
The severe injuries were of no concern; with Lin Yuan's resilient spiritual will, he could suppress them with a mere thought, preventing the wounds from worsening.
Given Lin Yuan's control over his physical body, as long as he had time, he could heal any injury. Once he imprinted the divine ability 'Rebirth from a Drop of Blood' onto this body, it would truly be an immortal vessel.
But what about the Demon Marrow Poison?
The Demon Marrow Poison originated from the unfathomable Demon Abyss, and to immortal cultivators, it was an insidious toxin that suppressed one's spiritual power and soul.
The poison caused excruciating pain, like having one's marrow sucked out and bones peeled.
The Demon Marrow Poison that Lin Yuan was afflicted with was of the Tribulation stage, and only a Golden Immortal could provide a cure.
Of course, this was true for immortal cultivators.
Lin Yuan was an exception.
"Let me take a look."
Lin Yuan carefully examined the Demon Marrow Poison within his body.
[Your comprehension is heaven-defying. By observing this unknown toxicity, your understanding of this type of poison rapidly increases.]
The reason Lin Yuan prioritized dealing with the Demon Marrow Poison was that he sensed that this virulent toxin could have irreversible effects on both his physical body and soul.
Although this irreversibility wasn't absolute for Lin Yuan, it was still a nuisance, and thus, it was better to resolve it as soon as possible.
In the high skies behind Lin Yuan, Brother Wu, whose name was Wu Xiangyan, swiftly traversed the spatial dimensions in pursuit. His vast divine sense locked onto Gao Wuyou, who was fleeing ahead.
"The blood escape art already depletes your origin energy, and coupled with the Demon Marrow Poison, you won't last long, Gao Wuyou," Wu Xiangyan thought coldly.
It was true that they had been close as brothers, but so what? No relationship, no matter how good, could surpass the importance of one's path to immortality.
After entering the Tribulation stage, Wu Xiangyan had become increasingly aware that relying on his own talent, breaking through to the Great Vehicle stage was next to impossible.
To progress further, he needed to rely on external opportunities.
And so, in recent years, he had been obsessively exploring nearby ruins, even bringing Gao Wuyou along to ensure his safety.
In Wu Xiangyan's eyes, Gao Wuyou was nothing more than a pawn, disposable when necessary.
"I'm doing the right thing. To become a strong cultivator, one must be cold and ruthless. Even kin can be sacrificed in the face of opportunity, let alone friends and fellow cultivators?"
"Only by devoting oneself absolutely to the path of cultivation and making it one's everything can one ultimately achieve greatness!"
Wu Xiangyan's thoughts raced, and his determination burned fiercely.
In their exploration of the ruins, they had stumbled upon an opportunity left by a Jade Immortal.
A Jade Immortal.
Even within the Xuan Tian Immortal Domain, such beings were revered and held in high regard. A mere hint of their legacy was enough to propel one to unprecedented heights, breaking through to the Great Vehicle stage and perhaps even the Golden Immortal realm.
"What a pity that Gao Wuyou was closer to the Jade Immortal's opportunity and managed to secure it first."
Wu Xiangyan felt a sense of powerlessness. With the Jade Immortal's opportunity in Gao Wuyou's hands, he had no choice but to act prematurely. What if Gao Wuyou escaped with it?
"Gao Wuyou must die."
Wu Xiangyan secretly made up his mind. It wasn't just because Gao Wuyou had taken the Jade Immortal's opportunity, but even if he hadn't, Wu Xiangyan wouldn't have let him off the hook.
The opportunity presented by a Jade Immortal was too significant to share. Only by keeping it a secret could he ensure his safety.
Therefore...
To be safe...
Anyone who knows about the Jade Immortal's opportunity must die, except for himself.
"Once I obtain the Jade Immortal's opportunity, I will go into seclusion in the Cangwu Immortal City. I won't leave until I reach the Great Vehicle stage." Wu Xiangyan thought to himself, already formulating a series of plans.
[*Your comprehension defies the heavens. By observing this unknown toxicity, your understanding of this type of poison has reached perfection.*]
Lin Yuan maintained the Blood Escape Art, and in just over ten breaths, he had completely grasped the Demon Marrow Poison by merely observing it within his body.
To completely grasp it meant to fully understand it, and also meant that dispelling it would be effortless.
The Demon Marrow Poison was indeed fearsome, but Lin Yuan's realm was too high. At the perfect eleventh tier, he could be said to be infinitely close to the twelfth.
The Tribulation stage Demon Marrow Poison was, in Lin Yuan's eyes, as clear as day, with little room for error.
In fact, if not for the fact that the Demon Marrow Poison was a unique poison from the Immortal Realm, slightly unfamiliar to Lin Yuan, an ordinary eighth-tier toxicity would have been instantly understood and mastered by him.
"To dispel the Demon Marrow Poison is simple."
Lin Yuan stopped observing and began to circulate his qi and blood.
In the eyes of countless immortals in the Immortal Realm, the only way to cure the Demon Marrow Poison was by using a higher-level immortal source to forcibly neutralize it.
For example, the Tribulation stage Demon Marrow Poison required the immortal source of a Golden Immortal to suppress and eradicate it.
However, after thoroughly grasping and comprehending this type of toxicity, Lin Yuan could neutralize it from the most microscopic level without any adverse effects.
Under Lin Yuan's control, countless strands of qi and blood subtly condensed and intertwined, merging with the Demon Marrow Poison that had taken root deep in his flesh and soul.
Gradually, all the Demon Marrow Poison began to transform, forming a dense vitality force that started to repair Lin Yuan's physical wounds.
The Demon Marrow Poison was not only a virulent toxin but also a highly nourishing substance. As long as it could be completely transformed, it could be directly absorbed.
"It's resolved."
Lin Yuan nodded slightly. After comprehending the Demon Marrow Poison, a mere thought was enough to neutralize the deadly toxin that had permeated his flesh and soul.
It is worth noting that with the severity of the Demon Marrow Poison in Gao Wuyou's body, even if a Golden Immortal had been willing to expend their immortal source to save him, it would have taken a considerable amount of time, possibly requiring hundreds or even thousands of years to recover.
Moreover, why would a Golden Immortal expend their immortal source to save a mere Tribulation stage cultivator? Not even a close relative would necessarily make such a sacrifice.
Expending one's immortal source would result in a decrease in strength, which could be dangerous for any Golden Immortal, as it could provide an opportunity for enemies to strike.
"Hmm?"
"Gao Wuyou has stopped?"
In the high skies behind them, Wu Xiangyan, who was in pursuit, paused slightly as he noticed that Gao Wuyou, who had been fleeing ahead of him, had voluntarily dispelled his escape light and come to a halt.
"He must have reached his limit."
Wu Xiangyan understood the situation. According to his estimation, Gao Wuyou could only persist for so long, given the consumption of the Blood Escape Art, his severe injuries, and the torment of the Demon Marrow Poison.
For Gao Wuyou to have endured until now, it was a testament to his firm will and deep foundation.
"I hope the Jade Immortal's opportunity hasn't been damaged too badly."
Wu Xiangyan thought to himself, expecting that Gao Wuyou would try to destroy the Jade Immortal's opportunity before his death.
While Gao Wuyou couldn't do anything about the treasures and immortal artifacts left by the Jade Immortal, he might be able to destroy the jade slip containing the inherited cultivation technique.
However, Wu Xiangyan felt that even the most fragile jade slip, left by a Jade Immortal, should be difficult to destroy, especially considering Gao Wuyou's weakened state.
Swoosh!
Wu Xiangyan also stopped and gazed into the distance at Gao Wuyou.
"Gao Wuyou? Why have you stopped running?"
Wu Xiangyan observed Gao Wuyou carefully, although he believed that Gao Wuyou was at his last breath. He couldn't afford to be careless.
The opportunity of the Jade Immortal was right before him, and the path to greatness lay ahead.
Wu Xiangyan didn't want to stumble at the last hurdle.
"Gao Wuyou, do you have any last words?" Wu Xiangyan looked at Gao Wuyou, feeling a sense of strangeness in his heart.
For some reason, the Gao Wuyou before him felt unfamiliar, as if he was no longer the Gao Wuyou he knew.
"Forget it, let's get this over with."
Wu Xiangyan's heart stirred with unease, and he decided to use his most powerful attack to send Gao Wuyou on his way.
He had intended to savor the feeling of victory, but Gao Wuyou's strangeness made him nervous.
"Five Elements Cycle."
With a thought from Wu Xiangyan, the rules of the five elements—gold, wood, water, fire, and earth—began to circulate.
Each of the five elements was a fundamental rule, but when combined, they could rival the power of a pillar rule.
It was through his understanding of the five elements that Wu Xiangyan possessed the strength of a peak Tribulation stage cultivator. In fact, Wu Xiangyan vaguely sensed that if he could continue to progress in the path of the five elements, he might have a chance to break through to the Great Vehicle stage.
However, it was merely a slim chance, and the amount of time it would take was unknown, so Wu Xiangyan ultimately chose to place his hopes in external opportunities.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan spared a slight amount of mental energy to glance at Wu Xiangyan.
Most of his attention had been focused on his physical body, as he used his spiritual will to make numerous adjustments.
In Lin Yuan's eyes, Gao Wuyou's physical body was in terrible shape, with its powers in disharmony. This wasn't an issue of the body's strength but rather a matter of perfection.
Even the weakest physical body, an ordinary mortal's body, could be considered perfect if its powers were in harmony and unity.
Of course, the more powerful the physical body, the more immense the powers it contained, and the more difficult it was to achieve harmony.
"The five elements rule?"
Lin Yuan thought of Wu Xiangyan, whom his original body had regarded as family, and heaved a soft sigh. The space-time around them began to solidify, causing all rules, including the five elements rule, to shatter.
With his understanding of over ten seven-layered pillar-grade fused rules and a mid-stage six-layered space-time fused rule, Lin Yuan could protect himself sufficiently even if he had just descended and hadn't fully adjusted his physical body. He could easily escape even if faced with a Jade Immortal's pursuit, let alone against a mere peak Tribulation stage cultivator like Wu Xiangyan.
"What?"
Wu Xiangyan's pupils constricted as he perceived that the five elements rule he had comprehended seemed to have completely disappeared from his field of perception. In that instant, not only the five elements rule but all other rule fluctuations also vanished, as if he had entered a realm devoid of rules.
"Run!"
A sense of great fear arose in Wu Xiangyan's heart, and he didn't hesitate to flee and distance himself. Although he didn't understand why this was happening or its connection to Gao Wuyou, he knew he had to get away.
(End of Chapter)
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