Eternal Tale

In a basin, Chen Xun and Black Bull were meditating, only glancing briefly at the gray sky above.

Although the Immortal Prison was a massive cage, they could still cultivate the rootless essence flower here without any danger, which felt quite satisfying and fulfilling.

The greatest fear inside was the endless pursuit, living in constant fear, with one’s Dao heart enduring relentless torment.

It was a hell for the weak and a hunting ground for the strong.

”Bull, this Earth Spirit Essence might be useful for Little Chi. We can’t waste this millennium; once we form the rootless essence flower, our body-cultivating immortal path will also take shape.”

Chen Xun’s eyes showed contemplation as he took out a piece of Earth Spirit Essence, examining it. ”This thing is deeply buried in the earth’s runes, but as long as we get close, it can stir the power of blood and energy. It’s all about luck.”

Black Bull laughed, patting Chen Xun while still fiddling with the incense burner.

They finally had a stroke of luck, finding quite a few of these essences, all unowned treasures they dug up themselves.

Chen Xun’s eyes held a crystal-clear smile as he punched Black Bull hard. ”Damn it, Bull, let’s never come back here again; it’s really boring.”

After speaking, a trace of sadness appeared in his eyes. In this dark, sunless prison, he missed the day his third sister entered the Dao Academy. A thousand years in prison, who knows how many more important days he would miss.”Moo~~” Black Bull gently snorted, a hint of worry in his eyes.

They didn’t know what was happening outside, whether Little Chi and the others were in danger, or if the Immortal Palace and those dragons would trouble their family.

”Bull, I have another plan.”

Chen Xun shifted the topic, taking out a few booklets. ”There are many sinful spirits of all races here, all of whom broke the rules to enter. When we collect blood essence, we should also learn from their experiences.”

”Moo?!”

Black Bull was startled, moving closer to Chen Xun. They still couldn’t figure out how they were discovered that day, and Mo Ye Han couldn’t have betrayed them.

Senior Yin didn’t tell them the reason either, as if he didn’t know much himself, only acting on orders, not from his own investigation.

”In the Mengmu Sea Region, we can’t meet so many talents. Just fighting here is meaningless to us.”

Chen Xun squinted slightly, exuding an aura of wisdom. ”By seeking advice everywhere and learning about the grand world races, our thousand-year journey in the Immortal Prison won’t be in vain.”

Black Bull nodded like a pecking chick. Although they couldn’t obtain any cultivation techniques or formations here, the knowledge was an important accumulation for those seeking longevity.

”Hehe.” Chen Xun smiled, taking out a cluster of flowers and a well-shaken egg. ”Third sister, Little Chi, who knows what you’ll be like in a thousand years. When we...”

Black Bull felt a warm current flow through his heart, his mouth slowly curving into a smile.

They suddenly stood up and started heading to the distance again. With bodies tempered by tribulations over 270 times, they wondered what the sinful spirits of the same realm in this grand world would use to fight them.

Jingle~

With a crisp sound, their figures became ethereal again, never staying in one place for long.

Time passed silently, disappearing bit by bit at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Chen Xun and Black Bull roamed throughout the Immortal Prison, making friends with sinful spirits from all directions, humbly seeking advice with their booklets.

They began asking all sorts of bizarre questions, leaving other sinful spirits dumbfounded...

For instance, how to achieve a perfect kill, how to destroy evidence without being tracked by the strong, and how to set up the crime scene before making a move... and so on.

These questions excited many sinful spirits, and some old sinful spirits even volunteered to join the discussion.

Naturally, there were loopholes in the rules, such as space transmission channels and Void Land, where actions would not be discovered!

But this must be done before being locked onto and discovered; otherwise, no matter where you escape, you will be brought to justice by the strong of the grand world!

Moreover, the temperament and habits of the myriad races vary, making it easier to succeed based on their specific circumstances.

But the Thousand Mechanism Spirit Seal must never be touched, or it would cause big trouble, pinpointing your location in an instant!

When the old sinful spirits spoke, Chen Xun finally realized, as if awakening from a dream!!!

When he killed those ten Flood Dragons of the Eight Veins, he destroyed their storage rings, overlooking the fact that a Void Refinement phase Flood Dragon would definitely have a Thousand Mechanism Spirit Seal!

Chen Xun also remembered what Wan Xiangying had said, ’It can also confirm the sudden death of some fellow Daoists or the traces after being destroyed, reducing unnecessary disputes.’

The more he thought about it, the more terrified he became, realizing there might be more than one loophole.

One sinful spirit said he was traced by the energy of the surrounding heaven and earth, while another said he was traced by the surrounding plants and creatures!

To break the rules, one must destroy all traces around, even in the sea or ancient mountains, evaporating or smashing them into pieces.

You must thoroughly obliterate all the veins of the surrounding heaven and earth, finally sweeping the dust into the chaotic flow of the void, which is the safest method.

Moreover, if a Void Refinement phase creature is backed by a major clan, a wisp of their primordial spirit might have been extracted, with a soul lamp that can reflect the last scene before their sudden death.

Chen Xun and Black Bull listened, their scalps tingling, quickly jotting it down in their booklets. At first glance, their previous actions were full of loopholes, almost killing the Flood Dragons right in front of everyone.

”Thank you, fellow inmates, for your teachings!”

”Moo moo moo!!”

Chen Xun and Black Bull solemnly cupped their hands, quickly offering Earth Spirit Essences in gratitude. Damn, these guys were real talents.

With just a few words, they clearly explained the real reason they were discovered.

”Old Man Crossing the World, fellow Daoist, you’re too polite.”

”Hehe... hehe, as expected of the legendary Old Man Crossing the World, truly reasonable!”

...

Everyone laughed heartily, the atmosphere quite harmonious.

But their eyes occasionally glanced at a pile of flesh and blood nearby, the one who was unreasonable, too full of hostility, and was transformed...

Chen Xun and Black Bull began asking more questions about the rules, with a clarity untainted by experience, eager to learn.

The beings imprisoned in the Immortal Prison were not ordinary or kind-hearted outside.

Who didn’t have the blood of a few beings of the myriad races on their hands? At least they were stronger than ordinary Void Refinement phase cultivators of the same realm.

For example, the once ordinary Mo Fuyang, even if he wanted to enter the Immortal Prison, he didn’t have the strength! It’s not like you could just punch someone on the street and get in.

On Li Chen Island.

Mo Fuyang suddenly coughed violently, feeling a sudden urge, looking up at the sky. What was going on?! He felt as if someone was watching him from the void. Could it be the Dao Ancestor of the Five Elements...

He shook his head, thinking that the senior was still in the Immortal Prison, probably overthinking it, and then returned to meditating, comprehending the Five Elements Immortal Scripture.

...

In the Immortal Prison.

Chen Xun and the others continued to wander around, causing chaos and disorder, making many powerful sinful spirits’ foreheads twitch. What filthy things?!

In a dark place, two pairs of scarlet eyes hid in the shadows, speaking coldly:

”How much longer is Old Man Crossing the World’s sentence...”

”...Don’t know.”

”Not a bloodthirsty sinful spirit, the Immortal Prison is meaningless to them, wait.”

”Yes, let’s hide for now.”

...

The voices of the two sinful spirits in the darkness grew lower, their eyes filled with great caution, never wanting to see that black hood again, or hear that soul-chilling voice.

They exchanged glances, eyes full of dread, seemingly having encountered Chen Xun and Black Bull before.