Chapter 542: Ancient Immortal Phantom, the Secret of Ascending to Immortality

After the sneak attack failed, the opponent came again.

What great speed!

Lu Xun's eyes narrowed.

Knowing that this place is near the black hole, the distance from the black hole is already not far.

Around here, even a martial artist who has opened their aperture eyes cannot see anything if their strength is insufficient.

Both divine sense and perception were likewise suppressed.

Many methods cannot be used here.

Likewise, speed cannot be too fast here, because a great amount of force is needed to counteract the black hole's gravity.

But this guy's speed is not just ordinary fast.

Being fast is fine.

This guy is also extraordinarily cunning.

He didn't come for Lu Xun; he wants to forcefully charge into the Ancient Immortal Cave Abode.

If Lu Xun did not want the opponent to gain the opportunity, he could not avoid; he had to act to stop them.

Lu Xun indeed did not dodge.

As his Chaos Giant Dragon incarnation shifted its form, a Divine Dragon Tail Sweep swept past.

Facing this strike from Lu Xun, the opponent likewise did not dodge, clashing head-on with him!

How strong!

He actually withstood it!

This blow left both of them somewhat startled.

What startled Lu Xun was the opponent's formidable strength.

With his current strength, a Divine Dragon Tail Sweep could shatter an ordinary planet.

But this strike almost sent him flying.

If Lu Xun had not channeled the Stellar Grand Formation's power through the formation, he would definitely have been sent flying.

Although he wasn't sent flying, this collision caused his internal energy to churn, and he has already suffered considerable injury.

If he were not currently in his Chaos Giant Dragon form, Lu Xun would likely have already vomited blood; even if he didn't die, he would have been struck down to half his life.

Definitely above the Tenth Realm!

This Huang Que is definitely not at the Tenth Realm, but above it.

Probably the Eleventh Realm!

Even for an Eleventh Realm cultivator, an Ancient Immortal legacy is a tremendous opportunity.

Upon reaching the Eighth Realm, each step upward becomes increasingly difficult.

From the Tenth to the Eleventh Realm, it's like a heavenly chasm.

It can be said that the difficulty from the Tenth to the Eleventh Realm exceeds that from the First to the Tenth Realm.

But these difficulties are nothing compared to the difficulty of becoming a Red Dust Immortal.

Becoming a Red Dust Immortal is truly as difficult as climbing to heaven.

Therefore, even an Eleventh Realm cultivator covets the Ancient Immortal's legacy.

But this guy probably hasn't studied formations much, yet he still can't enter the Ancient Immortal Cave Abode.

That's why he has been guarding here as the Huang Que.

At the same time, Lu Xun was greatly startled in his heart.

He suddenly activated the formation.

The next second,

A force descended upon Lu Xun's surroundings; the Huang Que, who was preparing to attack again, suddenly felt his body sink and had to exert his full strength to respond.

This is Lu Xun drawing on the power of the Stellar Grand Formation.

The power of the Stellar Grand Formation can not only be used to pull Lu Xun outward,

but also to push Lu Xun's enemies inward.

Taking this opportunity, Lu Xun fiercely rushed into the Ancient Immortal Cave Abode.

There's no way; he can't defeat this Eleventh Realm cultivator.

Just one collision, and Lu Xun suffered considerable injury.

He had no choice but to do this.

Otherwise, if they continued fighting, Lu Xun would surely come off worse.

Upon entering the Ancient Immortal Cave Abode, the formation Lu Xun set up ceased its impact.

Immediately, the restriction outside the Ancient Immortal Cave Abode's gate restored.

Damn it!

The Huang Que was blocked outside.

He began to forcefully assault, trying to break this place's restriction.

But soon he discovered that, even with his strength, forcibly breaking this place is difficult.

He did not leave; instead, he stayed there, waiting for Lu Xun to come out.

Even if Lu Xun obtains the Ancient Immortal legacy, so what?

This legacy cannot directly raise Lu Xun's strength.

When Lu Xun comes out, he will still not be his match.

He also didn't just wait idly; he made preparations to prevent Lu Xun from hiding inside and not coming out.

"It's surprisingly huge in here..."

At that moment.

In the Ancient Immortal's Cave Dwelling, Lu Xun revealed a joyful expression.

From the outside, the whole Ancient Immortal's Cave Dwelling appears to be just a palace.

But inside, it is a lush, verdant small world.

This small world is not small; its diameter is about a hundred kilometers, its area nearly ten thousand square kilometers, comparable to the size of the capital.

In such a vast small world, vast quantities of heaven-and-earth spiritual treasures grow.

No one knows how many years these heaven-and-earth spiritual treasures have been growing; just seeing them is enough to make even a Tenth Realm cultivator, or one above the Tenth Realm, jealous.

However, Lu Xun currently cannot obtain them.

Within the small world, there exist many seals.

Lu Xun needs to pass three trials to obtain this inheritance.

The first trial Lu Xun has already passed is simply entering here.

The second trial tests the level of genius.

Lu Xun must enter a special formation; inside, his strength will be suppressed, and the formation will simulate a large number of the strongest enemies of the same realm to fight him.

"Isn't this the Heavenly Dao Tower?"

For Lu Xun, this trial is simple—don't be too simple.

It's pretty much like the Heavenly Dao Tower.

But the requirements are very strict; ordinary geniuses would probably find it hard to pass.

For Lu Xun, however, it poses no problem at all.

He passed the trial smoothly.

Next comes the third trial.

This trial requires Lu Xun to learn a simple immortal technique, the Seal-Dissolving Technique.

Mastering this immortal technique to the highest level allows one to break immortal seals.

Thus one can break the immortal seals one by one, thereby gaining all the benefits here and the inheritance.

Exactly how much one can gain depends on the proficiency of the Seal-Dissolving Technique.

"It's difficult."

This trial's difficulty is quite high.

What is being learned is actually an immortal technique.

Fortunately, this is the most basic, introductory immortal technique.

It also belongs to the category of immortal techniques that can be used without any immortal power.

Furthermore, Lu Xun's profound attainment in formations also greatly aids this immortal technique.

"The Ancient Immortal who left this inheritance appears to be a formation expert."

Lu Xun thought.

This Stellar Grand Formation cannot be set up by ordinary people.

Even if one could bring the celestial bodies here, it is not something that can be casually set up as a formation of this level.

This Ancient Immortal is far more skilled in formations than Gu Yao, by an unknown margin.

"Learn it."

Lu Xun began to ponder it.

While pondering it himself, he also used Chaotic Cells to seal the inner realm, and then gave this immortal technique to Ran Bing to study.

Although Ran Bing's current strength is not strong, she once obtained many of Gu Yao's memories, so she might be able to learn it.

Time passed day by day.

【Ran Bing's Seal-Dissolving Technique has made a breakthrough...】

Only a few days later.

Ran Bing's Seal-Dissolving Technique then entered the introductory stage.

Naturally, an introductory Seal-Dissolving Technique cannot break immortal seals.

The Seal-Dissolving Technique is not entirely an immortal technique.

Rather, it is divided into several levels.

Even an introductory Seal-Dissolving Technique cannot break immortal seals, but its level is extraordinarily high, able to break seals above the Eight Realm.

Upon Ran Bing's return, Lu Xun's Seal-Dissolving Technique instantly rose several levels.

But it still cannot break immortal seals.

The requirements for immortal seals are still too high.

Lu Xun is not in a hurry.

Now, the inner realm's time flow is set to maximum.

Ran Bing's research inside proceeds very quickly.

As expected.

After less than a month, nearly two and a half years have passed in the inner realm.

Ran Bing's Seal-Dissolving Technique then reached the minor accomplishment stage.

Now, Lu Xun's Seal-Dissolving Technique finally broke through, enabling him to break immortal seals.

"Done!"

Half a day later, Lu Xun had dealt with an immortal seal and entered inside.

There is an ancient tree here.

The ancient tree is laden with white fruits.

"This fruit, I don't know how many years it has... such rich energy!"

Lu Xun plucked one and took a bite, finding the fruit incredibly precious.

With one bite, his internal power surged.

"I've struck it rich!"

Lu Xun showed a look of joy.

Given the area here, there can't be too many good things.

Not to mention inheritance, if you took everything from here, with enough time you could produce a large number of Ninth and Tenth Realm experts.

After Lu Xun took the fruit, he continued to break the seal.

As for this tree, if there's a chance, it should definitely be taken as well.

However, Lu Xun plans to first go to the central hall to see what the inheritance is.

Not long after, he arrived at the central hall and began to break the seal.

After an hour, Lu Xun was able to enter.

Just as he entered, a figure appeared before Lu Xun.

That was an old man who bore a fair amount of immortal aura.

"An illusion?"

Lu Xun discovered that the other party was not corporeal.

Merely an illusion.

Although an illusion, it appeared extraordinarily real.

Moreover,

The other party stroked his beard, seeming very pleased with Lu Xun, his face full of a satisfied smile.

"Greetings, senior."

Lu Xun bowed.

"Young friend, no need for much ceremony. Since you have come here, it is fate. All things here shall be entrusted to you."

The old man spoke with a smile, his gaze warm.

"Senior, what about you?"

Lu Xun asked cautiously.

"Once one proves the Dao and becomes an immortal, they will attract unknown forces and find it hard to remain in the world. I now dwell in the Chaos Sea, not knowing if I still exist in the mortal realm."

The old man let out a long sigh, his gaze distant, as if he had gazed into endless void.

"Proving the Dao and becoming an immortal will attract the unknown?"

"There's also this principle!"

"That Ancient God is clearly fine; I don't know what's going on."

"Senior, your cultivation is heaven-shaking, earth-shattering; is there anything unknown you can't handle?"

Lu Xun decided to investigate further.

With his current strength, he can now access deeper things.

"The Mundane Immortal's Dao Fruit is not complete. Only by breaking through the Ultimate Realm and ascending the immortal platform can one achieve perfection."

The old man spoke slowly, his voice like an ancient bell, his gaze seeming to have surveyed countless causes and effects.

"Senior, what is the Ultimate Realm?"

Lu Xun's eyes showed curiosity.

"After reaching the Fifteenth Realm and ascending to immortality, one attains the Ultimate Realm."

The old man explained.

"After the Fifteenth Realm and ascending to immortality?"

"Quite the fellow."

Lu Xun had thought that the Eleventh Realm was a false immortal, false god, and the Twelfth and Thirteenth Realms were true immortals.

"As a result."

"Only after the Fifteenth Realm and ascending to immortality does one become the Ultimate Realm."

After speaking a few more sentences with the old man, Lu Xun understood.

"After the Tenth Realm, one enters the Quasi-Immortal-God Realm."

"After perfecting the Eleventh Realm, one can attempt to become a Mundane Immortal, but the success rate is low and combat strength is likewise weak."

"Generally speaking, after perfecting the Twelfth and Thirteenth Realms, the success rate of breaking through to Mundane Immortal is higher."

"Throughout history, the vast majority of Mundane Immortals have been at this level."

"Ascending to immortality from the Fourteenth Realm is one in ten thousand."

"Note, this refers to one in ten thousand among those above the Tenth Realm, not among all living beings."

"For all living beings in the universe, reaching the Tenth Realm is already one in a hundred million."

"The Fifteenth Realm is even rarer to the extreme; the old man has never even heard of it."

"And the Ultimate Realm."

"This means one must ascend to immortality above the Fifteenth Realm, i. e., at least the Sixteenth Realm."

"In the entire universe, such a being has never been seen; unknown how many years until one appears."

"Ascending to immortality in the Ultimate Realm is enough to face all unknowns; if one can break the heavenly chasm or cross the chaos, reach the Realm of Immortals and Gods, pluck the Dao Fruit, they become an Immortal King and can even fight!"

In the old man's eyes, a rare longing showed.

Immortal King, too, can be fought!

Good fellow.

Such a mortal-world immortal is truly overbearing and unmatched!