NFBE Chapter 349 Revisiting the Divine Realm
Chapter 349 Revisiting the Divine Realm
They returned to the Golden Crow Clan's Dao Palace and waited for another three months.
During these three months, the entire Golden Crow clan was busy, with almost all of their personnel mobilized to find various treasures and materials from the mortal realm for Jin Zhennan.
Even the ancient god-king Yaogu personally protected him.
Conversely, Li Lan, the "hero" who killed the demon god Chi You, was ignored and neglected by everyone.
Li Lan was also paying attention to auctions in various places, and he was quite interested in the ancient artifacts left behind by powerful figures from the Imperial Star.
After all, the "resurrection plan" that the Divine Realm wants to carry out is also very important at present, as it aims to revive many powerful figures of the Imperial Star and put them to use by the Divine Realm.
Fortunately, although related treasures have been unearthed in various places, their value is generally average.
Soon, news also came from the Imperial Star that the young geniuses sent by various forces to the Imperial Star had returned many relics that had been left on the Imperial Star.
Li Lan paid attention. After comprehensive consideration, although the entire mortal realm was being explored and the geniuses sent to Earth by various forces had also made some gains, all of them combined were still not as good as what Li Lan had!
The Great Yu Cauldron and the Myriad Weapons Furnace are divine artifacts, needless to say. Before Li Lan left, he packed up all the treasures of the major financial groups of the Imperial Star and took them with him.
Those conglomerates are naturally not as powerful as the major forces in the mortal world, and they are not even considered top-tier on Earth. However, they have the advantage of location. In the years when the spiritual energy on Earth was gradually recovering, they frantically excavated famous mountains and rivers, and moved all the ancient artifacts into their corporate headquarters and hid them away.
Therefore, what they possessed was more than all that is currently circulating outside the country.
After all, many ancestral gods and immortals came from the Emperor Star, and their inheritance sites were almost all there, with a completely different level of resource abundance.
Even if there is some conspiracy, Li Lan has enough leverage.
Three more months passed, and finally, the various forces that had been stranded in the mortal realm began to gradually return.
People from the Divine Realm cannot stay in the mortal world for long. They have already plundered most of the relics of the Imperial Star that could be looted in the mortal world, so there is no point in staying.
"Return to the Divine Realm!"
The Golden Crow clan, led by the Radiant Ancient God King, also opened a path to the divine realm.
Jin Ruohong, Jin Zhennan, and others were all lined up at the front, with Li Lan and Jin Ruofeng's subordinates following behind. A flash of light appeared, and everyone disappeared from the mortal realm.
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Light and shadow shifted, and after a very long time...
The scene before them gradually became clear, and Li Lan and the others appeared on a huge array platform.
We have arrived in the Divine Realm, the ancestral city of the Li clan—the Undying City!
Undying City is one of the eighty-one king-level cities in the Divine Realm. It is filled with cultivators and countless powerful individuals. The fortune of the Golden Crow Clan condenses into a great sun above the city, which never dissipates throughout the year. Anyone with fire attribute or yang physique will receive a boost when cultivating in this city. Therefore, it has always been a holy land for cultivation!
"Welcome back, God-King!"
Outside the platform, an elderly man with white hair was already leading many elders in waiting.
"Tian Chi, hmm, your current cultivation level is not bad."
Yaogu God King looked at the old man and nodded.
The old man's name was Jin Tianchi, the current Supreme Elder of the Golden Crow Clan. He had met Yaogu God King before and was his junior. However, Jin Tianchi looked very old and nearing his end, while Yaogu God King still possessed a hidden brilliance and was immeasurable.
This is the God-King. Even though He has lost His origin and was severely injured in the battle against Chi You, He is still a life form that transcends all living beings.
"God King, Ancestor Burning Dao is waiting for you in his seclusion. He has already set up the Crimson Essence Fire Domain to replenish your vital energy!"
Jin Tianchi spoke respectfully.
Yaogu God King nodded, glanced in a certain direction, and then his figure disappeared.
He went and restored it; the wounded God-King was of paramount importance within the people.
"Your Majesty, Zhennan has lived up to expectations; his body is now at its peak!"
After Yaogu God King left, Jin Ruohong was the first to come out and excitedly reported to Jin Tianchi.
Jin Tianchi and the others checked on Jin Zhennan's condition and were all overjoyed.
"Good! Ruohong has obtained enough worldly energy to embark on the path of reincarnation, and she will surely be able to pass!"
Jin Tianchi exclaimed excitedly, "Our clan shall prosper for another 100,000 years!"
As long as he can enter the Samsara Palace, Jin Zhennan will have a lifespan of at least 100,000 years, and his cultivation level will be unimaginable. There have been precedents for this in the Divine Realm.
"Your Excellency, Zhennan is currently at the peak of his strength. He should head to the Cycle of Reincarnation to attempt this trial without delay..."
Jin Ruohong spoke up, saying, "Furthermore, the Fan Jing is also in Jin Ruofeng's hands..."
His words carried a hint of implication.
Jin Tianchi immediately turned his head and looked at Li Lan.
"Ruofeng, I heard that you have embarked on the path of pure yang and even killed the last remnant of Chiyou, making a great contribution to our clan. Rest assured, the clan will reward you handsomely!"
He said something first, then added, "You can give the 'Fan Jing' to Jin Zhennan now. This is a gift that the Burning Dao God King promised to give to a certain person in the Samsara Palace. After Zhennan walks through the Samsara Path, he will need to give it to that person when he enters the Samsara Palace."
"This matter concerns the rise and fall of the entire family, and it is something that all the elders have agreed upon. I hope you will understand the bigger picture!"
He spoke in a cold voice.
Clearly, Jin Ruohong had already informed him, and he knew that Li Lan was quite resistant to handing over the Mortal Scripture, so he made his stance clear at this moment.
Upon seeing this, Jin Ruohong sneered!
If Li Lan dares to resist now, he will be defying the family and will surely die without a burial place.
But Li Lan smiled and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. Ruofeng understands the family's grand plan. Ruofeng will not be bound by the mortal scriptures."
"However, Ruofeng also has a request, and I hope that Your Excellency will grant it."
Jin Tianchi wasn't surprised. After all, Li Lan had made contributions, so some requests were reasonable. Moreover, Li Lan possessed a pure Yang body and would be a useful talent to the family in the future. So he nodded and said:
"Just tell me what you want, as long as it's not too outrageous, I'll agree to anything you ask."
Li Lan said, "If Feng wishes, how about I keep the scriptures until my nephew Zhennan passes through the cycle of reincarnation?"
"Ruofeng was absolutely not cursing his nephew Zhennan. He had only heard that the Cycle of Reincarnation was a matter of life and death. If his nephew Zhennan were to obtain the Mortal Scripture now, and something were to happen to him... it would be a great loss to our Golden Crow Clan."
"So, before that, if Feng is willing to keep the scriptures, as long as my nephew Zhennan approves them, I will not refuse. What do you say?"
Li Lan had already given the scriptures to Miao Wuyu, so there was no second copy.
He doesn't want to confront the Golden Crow Clan directly yet, so he's playing along for now, using delaying tactics.
Upon hearing this, Jin Tianchi and the elders all paused for a moment in thought.
"Jin Ruofeng, what do you mean by this? Do you think Zhennan will fail?"
Jin Ruohong was very dissatisfied.
He could tell, of course, that Li Lan was hoping for the best.
If he were to hand it over now, Jin Ruofeng would lose the Fan Jing forever. But he would stall for time, in case something really happened to Jin Zhennan, the Fan Jing could remain in his hands.
Li Lan said calmly, "If Brother Ruohong has so much confidence in Nephew Zhennan, why rush things?"
Jin Ruohong was speechless.
"alright,"
Jin Tianchi waved his hand and said, "Let's leave it at that for now. After Jin Zhennan passes through the cycle of reincarnation, even if Jin Ruofeng still wants to shirk responsibility, the family will have an explanation."
He gave Li Lan a meaningful look with his old eyes, a warning in them, but did not pursue the matter further.
Jin Ruohong and Jin Zhennan looked displeased, but they couldn't say anything more at the moment.
"Zhennan, when are you planning to try your luck at the cycle of reincarnation?"
Jin Tianchi asked Jin Zhennan a question.
Jin Zhennan took a deep breath and said, "Reporting to the elder, I would like to adjust my condition first. Three days later, I will enter the Yellow Smoke, embark on the Cycle of Reincarnation, and break through the life-and-death barrier!"
Jin Tianchi and the others nodded and said, "We will protect you!"
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The news that Jin Zhennan was going to try the Cycle of Reincarnation spread throughout the entire Undying City in an instant!
There are over ten million cultivators in the Undying City. Apart from the Golden Crow Clan, there are countless forces of all sizes, and even some royal families have set up branches here, which immediately sparked heated discussions.
"Jin Zhennan is the strongest among the younger generation of the Golden Crow Clan. He is naturally gifted. If he can pass through the cycle of reincarnation, the Golden Crow Clan will truly be prosperous for another 100,000 years."
"The path of reincarnation is a path of life and death. How many people throughout history have been able to walk it? Don't have too high hopes. Too many geniuses have died on this path."
“This time is different. Jin Zhennan went to the mortal realm and heard that he used the mortal energy to nourish himself. It’s a secret method that might be effective!”
Various speculations and discussions.
"I'll risk my life! If that's the case, then I'll also attempt to break through the cycle of reincarnation in three days!"
At the same time, Jin Zhennan's desire to break through the cycle of reincarnation has also attracted many followers!
Throughout history, the path of cultivation has always been a defiance of the heavens, so there has never been a shortage of people with great courage, nor a shortage of gamblers like carp crossing a river. Even when life and death are at stake, countless people are willing to emulate the carp leaping over the dragon gate and go all out.
In an instant, many geniuses in the city were eager to try their luck, preparing to follow in Jin Zhennan's footsteps and attempt to break through the cycle of reincarnation in three days. In fact, after the news spread, people from other divine cities and forces also rushed over.
……
"Uncle, Jin Zhennan's attempt to break into the cycle of reincarnation has already attracted worldwide attention."
At this moment, inside a side hall of the Golden Crow Clan, Jin Chengyun sighed deeply!
He and Jin Zhennan were of the same generation, and he himself was quite talented, ranking among the best in the Jinwu clan.
Prior to this, he had been subtly competing with his opponent.
Even this trip to the mortal realm was fueled by a burning desire to make a name for himself and acquire capital.
But now he understands that what determines his and Jin Zhennan's fate is not their contest at all.
It's not about their family background!
Their lineage has declined; without high-ranking support or powerful figures to speak on their behalf, they are destined to remain mere supporting characters.
Even when his uncle Jin Ruofeng embarked on the path of pure yang and made a great contribution by killing Chi You, it still couldn't change the situation.
"very good,"
But Li Lan just smiled slightly, completely calm.
"Uncle, why are you so calm? If Jin Zhennan gains power, our lineage will truly be finished."
The golden clouds sighed.
"The path of reincarnation is fraught with uncertainty; who can say for sure what the outcome will be?"
Li Lan remained resolute and calm.
"Uncle, do you really think that Jin Zhennan will have an accident on the path of reincarnation?"
The golden layer of clouds remains a mystery.
"Maybe..."
Li Lan just said it casually.
He didn't know if Jin Zhennan would have an accident, but he was already prepared to take advantage of the chaos and enter the cycle of reincarnation three days later!
He was determined to try and succeed on this path!
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Happy New Year to everyone! May the new year bring you new beginnings!