A Mortal’s Journey to Immortality: Wang Yu’s Rebirth as the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor - Chapter 196

Chapter 192 Dividing the Loot, Murderous Intent

Two hours later, several people sat cross-legged before a magnificent tower-like building.

They were Wan Tianming and two other righteous cultivators, the Demonic Ancestor Ji Yin, and five Core Formation stage cultivators including Gan Rushuang, Yuan Yao, and Wu Chou.

Before them, the tower soared into the clouds, its height unknown—hundreds or even thousands of feet.

Human cultivators before the tower were like ants before a giant elephant.

The tower was shrouded in a pale white light barrier. The Core Formation cultivators attempted to use their divine sense to penetrate the barrier, but their senses were immediately blocked by the white light barrier.

“Don’t waste your energy. Even we Nascent Soul cultivators can’t break through that barrier to observe the inner hall of the Void Heaven Palace with our divine sense. How can you possibly do it?” Ji

Yin spoke calmly, stopping

Wu Chou, who was in a terrible mood due to his failed attempt to find his way.

“老祖你也不行吗？”

乌丑的话一出口，便知道自己说错了，要坏事：他怎么能直白地问出老祖不行？这让老祖的脸往哪放？

果然。

极阴老祖看来的目光太过温柔了，不对味儿。

那不再是“爷爷看爱孙”的目光，而是“师父看爱徒”的目光。

一字之差，天壤之别。

一想到老祖对待门下弟子的手段，乌丑便忍不住一个哆嗦。

若不是这里不能动手，他感觉，自己祖父能把他本来就很丑的脸揍得更加的亲妈不识。

“哼。”

极阴冷着张脸轻哼了一声。

乌丑这边，又被惊得一个哆嗦。

…

众人相距高塔还有一段不短的距离。

身后，另有一座白色传送阵。

便在所有人闭目养神等待后续通关之人的到来，等待内殿正式开启的时候，传送阵亮了。

随后，是蛮胡子喜滋滋的从中走出。

Seeing this, Wan Tianming and the other two righteous cultivators raised their eyebrows.

While the three treasure pavilions before the Extreme Illusionary Realm did contain some valuable items, such as exquisite ancient treasures, for Nascent Soul cultivators like themselves, the benefit of even one exquisite ancient treasure wouldn’t significantly enhance their foundation.

Even if the self-destruction of a single exquisite ancient treasure could unleash considerable power, even threatening a Nascent Soul cultivator, it would only go so far.

Unless several treasures self-destructed simultaneously, the threat wasn’t fatal for a Nascent Soul cultivator.

“This barbarian…”

Before Wan Tianming and the others could figure it out,

Qing Yi, dressed in a scholar’s robe, also arrived via the teleportation array.

Next came Han Li.

Han Li was significantly later than Qing Yi because he deliberately lingered longer in the Extreme Illusionary Realm.

He was using it to further temper his character and strengthen his resolve to pursue the Dao.

Within the illusion, many interesting things appeared, such as the original body from the original timeline, and the Heavenly Bottle.

The illusionary realm was actually questioning his identity by constructing an original body?

His response was direct and blunt:

First, this identity is quite good, I like it very much, you can rest in peace.

Second, without me, could you manage without the Heavenly Bottle? Are you sure this isn’t a story of Mo Juren’s cultivation or Yu Zitong’s cultivation?

In short, a mere questioning of his identity wouldn’t shake his Dao heart,

let alone make him doubt himself.

As for his obsession with the Heavenly Bottle?

He now wished he could kick it.

He couldn’t help but want to kick it just by looking at it.

When he needed it most, the little green bottle didn’t appear, fine. But then it suddenly jumped out and tried to ruin his Dao heart.

How could he tolerate that?

Bending down to pick up the bottle was out of the question.

His back was too stiff to bend down anymore.

…

After passing the test of the Extreme Illusion, the challengers would be automatically teleported here by the restrictions of the Void Heaven Palace.

After Han Li arrived, the barbarian immediately threw him a storage bag:

“According to the previous agreement, you choose three items first.”

Brother Xiao, since you want to pretend to be a weak cultivator in front of Ji Yin, then I’ll pretend with you for a while?

Han Li: “…”

You barbarian.

Trying to take advantage of me, huh?

In front of Ji Yin, he couldn’t afford to lash out, lest he be discovered and ruin his plans.

Moreover, instead of lashing out, he cooperated with the barbarian’s actions:

“Thank you, Senior Man.”

This address of “Senior Man” made the burly man opposite him feel comfortable, yet his eyelids twitched uncontrollably.

This scene also made Qing Yi shake his head and chuckle.

Although he didn’t understand what the two were up to, he was happy to be a spectator and enjoy the show.

Han Li stopped playing the identity game with the barbarian and instead focused his mind on the storage bag in his hand, immediately seeing forty-five glittering ancient treasures.

The three he had his eye on were: five interconnected five-colored copper rings, the Five Elements Rings

; a wide, dark red cloak, the original Blood Cloak from the original trajectory;

and a small drum.

Musical instruments and drums usually possess sonic abilities.

During his trip to the Void Heaven Palace, he encountered many high-level ghosts in the Ghost Mist Zone who could unleash soul-snatching ghostly sounds. These sounds were extremely effective against hard-shelled spirit insects, even more so than flying needle magic weapons.

He wondered what kind of special sonic abilities the small drum he had chosen possessed, and whether it could restrain other swarming flying insects.

Of the 45 ancient treasures, Han Li took 11 more, bringing his total to 14.

Barbarian Beard obtained 22.

Qing Yi took the remaining 9.

Adding the two each Han Li and Qing Yi had previously acquired,

the results are:

Barbarian Beard, 22 exquisite ancient treasures;

Han Li, 16.

Qingyi received 11 items.

Yanli received 1 item.

After a moment’s thought, Qingyi, the hermit, gifted the two items he had initially acquired for free, along with one of the nine items he currently possessed, to Yuan Yao and Yanli respectively. The three treasures

were a pendant, a bracelet, and a ribbon.

“Senior, what is this?”

The two women were flattered upon seeing the treasures presented to them.

“My two young friends, please don’t refuse. You have also rendered meritorious service.”

These words were clearly loaded with meaning.

“Ah?”

Yanli and Yuan Yao were both puzzled and extremely confused.

“Aren’t you going to thank Senior Qingyi?”

Han Li coughed lightly and transmitted his voice.

He thought to himself that Qingyi the hermit knew how to handle people.

“Thank you, senior.”

And so, the two women, somewhat bewildered, received more treasures.

Yanli received an ancient treasure pendant and a ribbon.

Yuanyao received an ancient treasure bracelet.

Seeing this, the bearded man nodded naturally.

He had already given up half a piece.

He would have been surprised if Qingyi hadn’t given up two.

After all, this fellow had had the easiest time obtaining the treasures earlier. In contrast, his old friend had exerted himself greatly and even had his concubine provide accurate information about the passage, yet he only received seventeen ancient treasures… it was ultimately a bit too few. A

little disappointing.

He had suffered a small loss.

Twenty pieces would have been just right.

The others all cast astonished and envious glances.

Especially several Core Formation stage cultivators.

“Why is Ancestor Qingyi doing this?”

“Are Nascent Soul stage cultivators this wealthy?”

Giving away ancient treasures so easily?

“Those are clearly not ordinary items; they are definitely high-quality ancient treasures.”

High-quality ancient treasures are those that even early Nascent Soul stage monsters can use.

They are most suitable for use in the mid-to-late Core Formation stage.

With one of these treasures in hand, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that her strength would double.

“Indeed, it is indeed a fine ancient treasure!”

Gan Rushuang silently affirmed.

Her eyes widened slightly involuntarily.

The reason was simple.

The passage she had chosen earlier also led to the Treasure Light Pavilion.

However, lacking powerful offensive methods, even with her full strength, she could only barely create a small opening in the massive barrier of light on the second floor of the Treasure Light Pavilion. Then, the opening instantly closed.

Because the opening was too small, she couldn’t squeeze through even after casting a spell.

And because the opening closed so quickly, she could only stare helplessly, feeling even more frustrated.

Therefore,

she lingered outside the barrier for the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, watching helplessly as dozens of fine ancient treasures within were tempted yet filled with immense resentment and powerlessness.

The opportunity was right before her eyes, but her strength was insufficient; she couldn’t obtain it.

In the end, she had no choice but to retreat to the first floor of the Treasure Light Pavilion and choose an ordinary one to make do with.

“Those two female cultivators, following that guy Han Li, actually managed to get so many benefits?”

At this moment, Gan Rushuang was truly envious.

At the same time, a stronger stubbornness arose within her.

She refused to bow her head easily.

“I must reach the Nascent Soul stage, and then repay my master’s kindness in raising and nurturing me, and repay the cultivation resources that the Hidden Moon Sect poured into me over the years…”

And she would repay them double!

“Furthermore, I must repay the favor I owe Han Li.”

“I am who I am, not anyone’s appendage.”

“Even if I really need to be with someone, if I want to become their dual cultivation partner, it must be after I reach the Nascent Soul stage, as Nascent Soul cultivators, supporting each other.”

Gan Rushuang’s gaze changed in a very short time, becoming exceptionally calm and resolute.

After the escape from the Hidden Moon Sect, she had actually gained some understanding.

A few hours ago, she had once again passed through the Extremely Wonderful Illusion, and through the various “heart-questions” within the illusion, she understood her specific pursuit even more clearly.

In her view, choosing a Daoist partner is an investment.

A true Daoist partner should be a “partner” on the path of immortality.

And the “core competitiveness” she must possess is at least a Nascent Soul stage cultivation level. Her cultivation level cannot be too much weaker than her partner’s.

Only in this way could they avoid becoming mere ornaments on the waists of powerful figures.

“Master, Senior Sister, Senior Brother, Han Li… I will definitely reach Nascent Soul stage.”

…

After the spoils were divided, everyone closed their eyes again to rest, quietly waiting for the inner hall to open .

During this time, Han Li inquired with Ji Yin about the passage Wu Chou had taken.

Upon learning that it was the most dangerous passage leading directly to the Extreme Illusionary Realm, he showed no mercy to the Star Palace duo.

Originally,

his inquiry was intended to ease tensions.

He still harbored a sliver of hope for the Star Palace duo.

He wanted to convince himself not to push things too far.

However, Elder Ximen and the other’s actions ultimately failed to convince him to change his mind.

“They’ve tricked me time and time again…” Even

a clay figure has some temper.

…

Several more hours passed, and the ground suddenly began to shake violently.

The previously sealed stone gate of the Void Heaven Palace in front of them slowly rose.

The teleportation array behind them lost all its light, becoming extremely dim.

“The inner sanctum has opened.”

The three righteous cultivators opened their eyes simultaneously.

“This place is sealed off from the inside out, and the two from Xinggong didn’t come in at the last minute. It seems those two won’t be getting involved in the struggle for the inner sanctum.”

Wan Tianming looked at Manhuzi.

“Old Wan, don’t rush, there’s still plenty of time. The old guys from Xinggong are cunning; they might be waiting for us to leave so they can sneak in unnoticed.”

Tian Wuzi sneered upon hearing this:

“Manhuzi, are you really stupid? Or is your memory failing you? This teleportation array is closed, and this place is clearly sealed off from the inside out. How could the two from Xinggong have entered?”

The old man had always disliked the demonic cultivators.

“Hmph, arrogant and conceited fools!”

Manhuzi snorted coldly and retorted forcefully. His

tone was forceful and clear:

“How much do you, Tian Wuzi, really know about the Void Heaven Palace? How many times and how many years did the two saints of the Star Palace explore the Void Heaven Palace before they reached the late Nascent Soul stage? Don’t you have any self-awareness? Do you even know the extent to which they explored it? So you’re quite capable, old man? How come I didn’t know that before? Heh, stop trying to apply your meager common sense to the people of the Star Palace. Where’s your brain? What makes you think that our common sense applies to those two old geezers as well?”

“You…!”

Tian Wuzi was speechless for a moment.

To be mocked for being brainless by a muscle-bound guy who usually doesn’t think much of anything is absolutely the greatest humiliation for him.

Wan Tianming seemed thoughtful upon hearing this.

Just then, some Core Formation cultivators who had luckily escaped the Extreme Illusionary Realm started making small moves, intending to enter the inner hall to explore.

Staying among these Nascent Soul cultivators made them extremely uncomfortable.

However, their movement immediately attracted the attention of Barbarian Beard and Wan Tianming.

“I almost forgot about these few…”

Barbarian Beard sneered:

“Where are you thinking? Did I say you could leave?”

His mocking gaze swept over Gan Rushuang and the others, causing the three late-stage Core Formation cultivators to stiffen, their hair standing on end.

(End of Chapter)