Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 634 - 629 Nine-tailed Fox, Human Centipede?_1
"The power of the Formation has not diminished at all?!"
Twelve Bizarre Demons relentlessly attacked the Wall of Star’s Breath, day and night, pounding away for an entire month.
Faced with attacks by twelve fully formed Bizarre Demons, even the fabled Immortal Array was expected to weaken, not be utterly unchanged.
Pairs of eyes stared at the Breath of Stars Barrier; the silvery star curtain was like a thick eggshell, obscuring the view of the scenery inside the Lingbao Sect. There seemed to be a problem...
"I refuse to believe we can’t break through this Turtle Shell!"
Many of the Bizarre Demons did not give up, believing that a concerted effort could eventually breach the Formation, continuously bombarding it.
Lingbao Sect Cultivators went from initial tension and unease to gradually getting used to the situation.
From beginning to end, the Formation stood firm as Mount Tai, drawing upon Star Force from eight Secret Realms to ensure an unending supply of Star Force.
Not to mention, the Bizarre Demons were kept in the dark. Even if they wanted to intervene and stop it, they first had to locate the corresponding Secret Realms and sever the supply of Star Force.
The Mysterious Capital Eight Gates could switch entrances at any time, making them hard to block.
Moreover, the number of Secret Realms controlled by the Lingbao Sect was far more than just eight.
If there were issues with the eight Secret Realm Worlds, they could simply switch to entirely new ones.
"Might as well go back and focus on cultivating!"
The gathered cultivators dispersed, as if nothing had happened, each returning to their Caves to cultivate.
The Spiritual Energy within the Lingbao Sect was rich, and with many Secret Realm Worlds, there was no worry about cultivation for a long time to come.
The Elders were responsible for maintaining the Mysterious Capital Eight Gates, ensuring the supply of Star Force to the Breath of Stars Barrier, and monitoring the Bizarre Demons’ movements. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮
They would rotate shifts every so often.
This highlighted the advantages of the All-Heaven Profound Treasure, which any cultivator could use, unlike the Xuantian Exquisite Pagoda, which currently only Tian Lingzi could control.
Jia Ren also returned to his Cave, familiarizing himself with the Heart Derivation Technique he had just received from his master.
With thirteen Bizarre Demons united, including one that could counter the Phoenix Flame, there was a slim chance of victory in external conflicts.
The Nine Heavens Star Luo Formation could protect the Lingbao Sect, firm as Mount Tai. As long as no unexpected events occurred, there was no need to worry about the risk of the Formation breaking. It was better to seize the opportunity to strengthen oneself and improve one’s Cultivation Level. Both the Phoenix and the Vermilion Bird were growing rapidly; with an advantage in hand, there was no need to rush things.
"A new Divine Beast is about to be born!"
Jia Ren communicated with the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl through his thoughts and arrived inside it immediately.
In the beast-rearing zone, space was divided.
A huge turtle egg, a tiger-shaped Magical Beast wrapped in golden light, a blood egg exuding an aura of Fierce Sha, and a little fox lying on the ground, sound asleep.
Jia Ren had reaped great rewards from the Taming Demon Sect, with the Vermilion Bird being the first to revert to its ancestors.
Other Magical Beasts with Divine Beast bloodlines were unlike the two Sixth Rank Flame Sparrows. They didn’t come in pairs and couldn’t be used immediately upon acquisition.
One had high strength, the other a low Realm. If the offspring produced did not have noble enough blood, they would not meet the criteria for Divine Beasts to revert to their ancestors.
Having only one of each was like trying to clap with one hand, unable to produce offspring.
Dealing with them was extremely troublesome, and that was the reason their reversion took much longer than the Vermilion Bird’s.
Magical Beasts with Divine Beast bloodlines were selected from the best, undergoing reversion and pairing to filter out the best bloodlines.
Only today did they finally give birth to their offspring, which then entered the state of reversion one after another.
The sleeping young fox stretched one tail after another behind it, growing out the ninth tail from the previous eight.
The nine tails swayed and shook, and the closed eyes opened. The Nine-tailed Fox was the first to be born! It would become a new member among the Divine Beasts.
The freshly awakened little fox, sensing Jia Ren’s gaze, walked over with small steps, curiosity shining in its eyes.
"Daddy!"
A childlike voice rang out. It wasn’t clear whether the Nine-tailed Fox, having just successfully reverted, had its head addled or truly regarded Jia Ren as its father.
Divine Beasts all have bloodline inheritance; upon awakening, they learn many things, possess inherent wisdom, and know things instinctively.
It was rare for them to mistake beings of a different species as their parents.
Either the little fox was too stupid and had not absorbed and digested its inherited memories, or it was doing so on purpose.
Jia Ren was more inclined to believe the latter.
The little fox jumped onto Jia Ren, taking on the appearance of an infant, and clung tightly to Jia Ren’s feet.
A feeling of affection unexpectedly arose in his heart, and he hugged the little one in his arms.
Why was there such a strong feeling of having actually raised a child? Was this the innate talent of the Nine-tailed Fox?
Heart-Mind Sensing and Heavenly Vision were activated in succession, falling upon the Nine-tailed Fox, barely able to see through its true body.
With such capabilities at birth, its talents were indeed extraordinary.
"What abilities do you possess?"
The baby looked steadfastly at Jia Ren, a hint of peach-red in its eyes.
The next moment, it transformed, turning into a girl-next-door type with a distinct temperament.
In a shimmer, it changed again into a voluptuous woman, casting coquettish glances.
"Thousand Illusions Fox Garb, Heart of Enchantment, Soul Captivating and Snatching, Nine Lives Body, and Void Wandering..."
The Nine-tailed Fox’s voice changed from the initial bell-like clarity to a bewitching softness that could melt one’s heart.
The diverse transformations were controlled at will, perfectly manifesting the appearances shown before.
Jia Ren was reminded of the mythical Nine-tailed Fox from legends; no wonder it was called a femme fatale.
"Which form does Master prefer?"
The Nine-tailed Fox’s gaze roved, as if probing Jia Ren’s preferences.
"Behave yourself!"
Jia Ren tapped the little creature’s head, and it transformed back into its previous form, a juvenile fox, before jumping into Jia Ren’s arms and curling up into a ball.
Unlike the previous four Divine Beasts, the Nine-tailed Fox was not adept at frontal confrontations. However, its supportive abilities were remarkable.
With its bloodline infused in the Ten Thousand Beasts Sovereign Body, my own use of Mirror Flower Divine Moon would surely elevate my Illusion Technique to an even higher level.
Raising his eyes, he glanced at the Magical Beasts still in the midst of their bloodline awakenings and continued to improve his Heart Derivation Technique.
The basics of the Heart Derivation Technique were simple to grasp, and progressing from the One-Phase Heart to the Four-Phase Heart was smooth, requiring little effort.
Previously, Jia Ren could split his concentration up to four ways. To achieve this level, he relied on a powerful Divine Soul.
The Taiqing Forgetful Heart Secret Technique he had obtained from the Taiqing Sect had also been somewhat beneficial.
However, reaching the fourth layer of the Heart Derivation Technique was entirely different from before, as splitting his concentration four ways had become more proficient.
The pinnacle of the Four-Phase Heart was to execute four Divine Skills simultaneously.
That required a cultivator to effectively control their body and will, have an abundance of Spiritual Energy inside, and supply the needs of the four Divine Skills and techniques instantly.
The slightest slip-up would make all four Divine Skills fail to manifest.
Many cultivators who learned the Heart Derivation Technique, even upon reaching the Four-Phase Heart, could not achieve this state.
Ancestor Ji Kong was one such individual.
Jia Ren only knew his master had achieved the Five Phases Heart realm and once cast three Divine Skills at the same time.
When facing Qingxuan Zhenjun from the Xuantiandao Sect, he had executed the Jikong Three Palms in a single instance, further enhancing the offensive power of the Jikong Palm.
This Divine Skill was extraordinary in origin!
Jia Ren constantly improved the Proficiency Level of the Heart Derivation Technique, gaining new insights every moment. Once the Proficiency Level broke through, he would gain even newer insights.
To other people who had reached the Four-Phase Heart, casting four Divine Skills at the same time was difficult.
But for Jia Ren...
As long as he broke through to this realm, his comprehension would be the most comprehensive, the most powerful state possible.
His will intertwined with Divine Skills, and his four fingers emitted a jade light.
Great Pure Jade Void Four Fingers!
No, the power is too dispersed. Only by concentrating it into one can it reach its most powerful state. If this attempt succeeds... would it be possible to cast the Law of Heaven and Earth four consecutive times? What kind of monster would it be if the Law of Heaven and Earth was overlaid four times?
Jia Ren tried to combine the Great Pure Jade Void Four Fingers into one, fusing the power of the Divine Skill executed four times into the force of the four Great Pure Jade Void Fingers.
The power of the four merged finger lights was far more terrifying than when the energy was divided into four.
"Failed!"
BOOM!
Jia Ren’s palm exploded, his arm utterly vanished, and his face bore traces of post-explosion damage.
Furthermore, the Spirit Veins through which Spiritual Power had flowed were severely damaged, greatly draining his vital energies.
This was far beyond the scope of the Heart Derivation Technique. After all, it was merely a technique to split concentration. The perfect state would turn oneself into an artillery platform of Spells and Divine Skills, bombarding the enemy with them at a shocking speed. Although the four Divine Skills were fused into one body, they each acted independently and did not blend together.
The Immortal Physique swiftly recovered, while Spiritual Power was manipulated to ensure that the flesh regenerated in its normal form, rather than something deformed.
"Insufficient mental strength."
Splitting concentration four ways was currently his limit. To merge the four Divine Skills into one undoubtedly required even more mental exertion; to achieve such integration would only result in a state lower than that achieved by splitting his concentration.
"Start over!"
Jia Ren realized that what he was dealing with was no longer the Heart Derivation Technique, and he would have to figure it out on his own. You have to eat your meal one bite at a time, walk the path beneath your feet step by step. A solid foundation must be laid to erect a tall building from flat ground.
He started again from splitting concentration into two, merging two of the same Divine Skills into one.
"Let’s see if the Three Heads and Six Arms can be accomplished!"
He could execute the Great Pure Jade Void Four Fingers because he indeed had four fingers.
It was unclear if Divine Skills like Three Heads and Six Arms or the Law of Heaven and Earth would be successful.
At least, he had never seen them on other cultivators.
"A doubled Three Heads and Six Arms!"
Two identical streams of Spiritual Power surged within him, constantly clashing. The Spirit Veins through which the Spiritual Power coursed endured twice the burden.
Without strong Spirit Veins, a cultivator absolutely couldn’t withstand it.
But for Jia Ren, who had advanced to the Body Integration Realm, this was not a difficult task.
His arms gradually split, and he now appeared with six heads and twelve arms.
Could reaching the Ten Profound Hearts allow one to take on the appearance of thirty heads and sixty arms? Alas, it was still somewhat lacking to achieve a body with a thousand heads and arms.
Three Heads and Six Arms had been successfully executed, as had Nine Heads and Eighteen Arms, and Twelve Heads and Twenty-Four Arms. They did not need to be integrated together and did not interfere with one another.
The only drawback was... there was not enough room on the neck for all the heads that sprouted, cluttering the space.
Head after head lined up in two rows, facing outward, symmetrically arranged, resembling a deformed monster...
With too many arms, the person had turned into a multi-headed humanoid centipede.
The heads and arms interfered with each other, making for an unpleasant experience.
In comparison, Three Heads and Six Arms was the perfect state; any additional arm or head was a disturbance.
More numbers didn’t necessarily lead to a significant increase in combat power but could cause interference instead.
"The Law of Heaven and Earth is unlike Three Heads and Six Arms, the Taiqing Jade Void Finger, or the Jikong Palm. It’s not about manifesting two bodies but overlaying states of the body. If it were to fail, the consequences would be unimaginable."
