Young master, why not become a corpse immortal?

Chapter 264 Coastal

A wisp of mist swirled in Lin Jiang's palm. This mist was completely unaware of its own existence, simply spinning around on its own.

This was something Lin Jiang obtained from Tu Men.

He had carried this tiny wisp of mist with him for several hours, and after a thorough investigation, Lin Jiang was certain that the mist was the primordial fog.

However, its density was far less than that of the wisp in the hands of the King of Qi.

It seems that the stars on the grassland are not to be trifled with.

Feeling the mist swirling around his fingertips, Lin Jiang recalled the events that had occurred in the town that day.

The fog in the town was created by accident, and its essence lies deep in Lin Jiang's memory. The various reactions of the residents also largely stem from Lin Jiang himself.

The fog there is somewhat similar to the original fog, but it presents itself in a completely different way.

The fog in Linjiang takes on different forms, while the primordial fog spans across space.

however……

how so?

Lin Jiang gently rubbed the mist on his fingertips, and a faint coolness quietly emerged.

Since entering this realm, Lin Jiang had not used his mind for a long time, but the strangeness he felt today made him feel an irrepressible itch, so he simply concentrated and pondered.

His misty town is closely connected to the depths of his heart, and his every thought is reflected in it; while the illusory realm of the stars is also released from the heart, and the two are indeed somewhat similar.

Could it be...

The Illusory Realm is a method formed by the fusion of the primordial fog and the user's inner world.

By injecting surging emotions into the ever-changing primordial fog, a powerful technique can be created that can interfere with the surrounding area.

Lin Jiang thought this method might be feasible.

If the principle of the illusory realm is truly as described, he might be able to impart this theoretical knowledge to Gongxuan.

But how can one infuse their own emotions into the primordial fog?

Emotions originate from the human soul among the three souls, and are actually the seven emotions. Should we let the human soul approach the primordial fog?
After careful consideration, Lin Jiang pressed his fog-covered fingers directly to the center of his forehead, and the fog slowly seeped into the depths of his soul and spirit.

In an instant, the mist enveloped the human soul within the three souls and seven spirits.

Lin Jiang felt a cool sensation.

However, there was no change whatsoever.

Emotions, being such illusory things, are difficult to reconcile with substantial fog.

But Lin Jiang had a strange feeling.

The direction should be correct.

that……

Does the prescription contain anything similar?
The art of alchemy and the laws contain the original wonders of ascending to immortality, and should logically record the essence of the illusory mirror.

Lin Jiang immediately closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, he was already inside the palace.

He quickly waved to the side, summoning the little golden man.

"Can the pill formulas related to the illusory realm be stored?"

The little golden figure nodded slightly and led Lin Jiang directly toward the library.

Upon arrival, Lin Jiang blinked in confusion.

The mountain of books is nowhere to be seen.

There wasn't even a single stack of books.

On the bookshelf sat only a small book, a stark contrast to the towering stacks of books around it.

If it weren't for the little golden statue leading the way, Lin Jiang would probably have had difficulty finding his trail.

He picked up the book directly, looked at it closely, and saw that the prescription was called "Near the Coast".

The name is quite strange.

Seeing only the title, Lin Jiang found it difficult to understand the method. He immediately opened the book and began to study it carefully.

A moment later, Lin Jiang gasped.

The coastline described by Danshu was by no means an ordinary "ocean".

According to alchemy, the Heavenly Soul is the Limitless, representing the connection between humanity and the Heavenly Dao; the Earthly Soul is the Underworld, the cycle of cause and effect within the Six Paths. Both ultimately belong to the "external world," representing the connection between a person's birth and the world.

Only the souls of those who wander among the graves are truly "human".

For those who cultivate the Tao, most scholars are attached to the Heavenly Soul, seeking to resonate with the Tao through Heaven and follow its guidance, thus placing Heaven at the highest level. Many other practitioners, however, are enlightened by worldly causes, seeking enlightenment in all things and striving towards enlightenment, thus focusing on cultivating the Earthly Soul, with Earth as their center.

The human soul is considered to be self-centered, and the original theory held that it is involved in the seven emotions and six desires, making it difficult to conform to the Way of Heaven. It is trapped by Heaven and is therefore the lowest of the low, so no one cultivates it and it is the lowest of the low.

However, the author of this book does not think so. He believes that it is better to seek within than outside. No matter how unpopular the human soul is, when the three souls are gathered together, the manifestation of "true knowledge" is dominated by the human soul.

What he sought was "true knowledge".

However, such a quest is by no means a simple fusion of the primordial fog and the human soul.

One person's emotions and desires alone cannot touch the primordial fog.

Practitioners need to delve deeper into the subject.

However, the book was so thin that Lin Jiang could already vaguely guess what was inside.

He hurriedly flipped through the pages.

Sure enough, the authors of this booklet also failed to bring this legal code to its final conclusion.

As he wrote, his cultivation was already completely bound to the Way of Heaven, embarking on a path of going with the flow. If he were to forcibly explore that imagined realm, he might ruin all his cultivation.

This unfinished path ultimately became the author's regret.

As for the sea that extends from the coastline...

Lin Jiang turned to the last page:

"I have devoted many years to studying this method, but I am ultimately burdened by my own cultivation level. I have also introduced this method to many fellow practitioners. However, those who master the primordial fog all practice the art of the Heavenly Way; if one wishes to cultivate to the point of mastering the primordial fog, one must follow the path of the Heavenly Way."

"Unless someone in later generations is born with the innate ability to seek gold, this path will remain forever unexplored."

"The day before yesterday, I made one last attempt, but ultimately failed to witness it with my own eyes."

"Just a moment before stepping into that destination, I heard the sound of a mighty, surging river."

"That must be the sea. My life is wasted, missing the vast ocean; I only hope that future generations will reach its shores."

This is what is meant by "near the coast".

After reading the booklet, Lin Jiang couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

In truth, when he studied other alchemical formulas, he didn't feel that these alchemical techniques were much superior to his current methods. After all, all spiritual practice should progress daily. Although alchemical techniques are all-encompassing and more powerful, they are complex and difficult to practice, and are rarely accepted by the general public.

It wasn't until he flipped through this booklet that he suddenly realized that perhaps the disciples of the first generation of immortal mountain cultivators had already advanced the path of cultivation to a profound level.

How did this world come to this...?

Is it really just because of the chaos of the previous dynasty that someone deliberately disrupted the Dharma, causing the path to collapse?
Or rather,
What were the true intentions of those who split up the sect back then?

Despite the seemingly baseless speculation of a conspiracy, Lin Jiang still felt a chill run down his spine.

He quickly suppressed his distracting thoughts, temporarily putting aside ancient events, and focused his gaze back on the book.

The book only records a general method that allows one to delve deeper into the soul. As for whether it will succeed, or what will happen after it succeeds, Lin Jiang has no idea.

But he still wanted to give it a try.

So he simply summoned Liu Fangyue and Luo Li, asking them to act as his protectors.

Especially Liu Fangyue.

The method Lin Jiang is seeking this time mainly involves the soul, so she must prepare in advance.

Upon hearing this, Liu Fangyue dared not be negligent and focused intently on setting up the altar.

Seeing that everything was ready, Lin Jiang composed himself.

He adjusted his internal breathing and closed his eyes tightly.

The primordial fog seeped deeper and deeper into the soul.

No reaction.

not enough.

Lin Jiang continued to push the primordial fog deeper into the distance.

As the force penetrated, an indescribable sensation suddenly swept through my entire body.

Suddenly, Lin Jiang felt as if he had fallen into a certain place, his thoughts plunging into a deep abyss, and then sinking deeper and deeper.

Liu Fangyue, who was waiting in the palace, suddenly let out a soft exclamation of surprise.

She lost contact with Lin Jiang.

But the changes go far beyond that.

In reality, as Lin Jiang meditated, wisps of mist swirled around him, within which a cacophony of voices and bustling activity surged.

The aroma of food, the cries of vendors in the morning market, are mixed with many indescribable things.

Throughout the residence, the original wooden floor was gradually covered with fine black stone particles.

On the rough, flat ground, towering buildings stand, their piercing hum tearing through the night; on the side of the post station, enormous banyan trees stretch out, reaching straight into the sky.

Summer had passed, but a piercing cicada chirp suddenly rang out from the top of the banyan tree, causing the surrounding temperature to rise sharply, while the sound of a palm-leaf fan gently waving lingered long and deep.

……

Li Guang suddenly opened her eyes. She looked around and found herself in a room she had never seen before.

A bed made of iron and cotton, a white stone floor, and a strange treasure placed on top of a faded wooden cabinet.

The object resembled both a mirror and a fan, with a large seat below and fan blades rotating inside an iron shell above, sending out a refreshing breeze.

Illusory Realm!
Li Ziguang was suddenly startled.

Whose illusion is this? Why am I not reacting at all?

She got up, instinctively trying to use the illusion mirror to resist.

But she immediately realized that her method was flowing at an extremely slow speed.

frown.

At this speed, it would take her at least half an incense stick's time to activate the illusory realm to fight back.

This?
Although Li Ziguang knew that certain star-shaped illusory realms had special cultivation restrictions, if one failed to prepare in advance to counter them, one would be severely affected once trapped.

But this was the first time she had ever experienced such a depressing feeling.

So he got out of bed and carefully pushed open the door, wanting to find the source of this method.

After pushing open the door, there was a long corridor outside, and in the distance, there was a hole in the wall through which sunlight streamed in.

She had never seen such a strange architectural structure before.

Just as he was pondering this, he suddenly heard footsteps behind him. He turned his head and saw Ao Ning walking towards him.

Li Guang politely bowed, and Ao Ning returned the bow with a cupped hand.

"Does Lord Ao know whose illusion this is?" Li Xingguang asked.

Upon hearing this, Ao Ning turned his gaze to the side.
"I was patrolling outside when I passed by the adults' residence and saw smoke suddenly appear in the room. When I came to my senses, this is what happened."

"Zhu Da?"

Li Guang frowned slightly.

Why did he suddenly use the illusory realm?
Are there enemies?
Or are they planning to attack me?

They don't look alike at all.

Although he had a grudge against Zhu Da, Li Guang could tell that Zhu Da was a friend-loving person. Since Jiang Jinyue was here, he wouldn't really break off relations with him.

"Lord Li, does this feel like an attempt to break through to the Illusionary Realm?" Ao Ning asked suddenly when he saw Li Guang pondering.

Upon hearing this, Li Guang was slightly taken aback.

It seems...that's true!

This illusory realm is now strange and bizarre, and its physical sensation is very similar to the effect brought about by the sixth level of heaven impacting the illusory realm.

However, those illusory realms are often exceptionally weak, like the Tumen we encountered today. They don't even need to be countered; they can be annihilated with just a little bit of other cultivation.

It's completely different from here!
Li Xingguang's expression grew increasingly strange.

Is it really possible for someone's illusory state during a breakthrough to be stronger than the one I've cultivated over many years?

(End of this chapter)