Chapter 1267: Chapter 819: Struggle for the Immortal Inheritance (2)
No True God descended, no connection to the Spirit Realm, all means of contact lost... In Ling Chiyue’s eyes, this Immortal Shuttle is nothing more than a coffin.
After all, no matter how powerful the Immortal Shuttle is, it can’t unleash much power in Zhang Yu’s hands.
Outside, Ling Chiyue would still need to be wary of the privileges of the Immortal Shuttle.
But here, Ling Chiyue is fully confident that he can kill his opponent on the spot. The only considerations are how much power it will take and whether there’s a possibility of getting injured.
"Is it necessary?"
Ling Chiyue withdrew his gaze, secretly thinking: "Do I need to waste energy and even get slightly injured by the Immortal Shuttle... to deal with Zhang Yu?"
He looked at the Experimental Zone ahead and could only see darkness interspersed with a few specks of Divinity Transformation Divine Light, like a mystical night sky dotted with stars.
Upon entering the Experimental Zone, Ling Chiyue found that in his Refining Void Realm, it was difficult to proceed.
Light, direction, space... every step forward, he would lose all sense, let alone continue to explore further; even moving was difficult.
Yet, other cultivators in the Divinity Transformation Realm were unaffected.
In that moment, Ling Chiyue instantly understood that this must be a restriction set by Yingxin Heaven, only allowing cultivators below Refining Void to delve deeper and participate in the struggle for the inheritance.
"Is it because of the deep Taoist Inheritance imprint on those in the Refining Void that they weren’t chosen as inheritors? Or is it..."
Ling Chiyue looked into the darkness at that beam of Divinity Transformation light representing Ying Aikun, secretly thinking: "Is it because of Ying Aikun? No wonder after joining the Sky Demon Sect, he remained forever at Divinity Transformation, the Taizhen Immortal Clan never aiding his advancement or restoration, waiting for this moment."
"Sigh, these Immortal Inheritances are indeed all prearranged, predetermined by those above, each having its designated place... none are truly for contention."
At this moment, Ling Chiyue extinguished the last desire in his heart, no longer hoping for a share in the Immortal Inheritance for himself.
He knew his duty was to escort Ying Aikun, ensuring that after seizing the Immortal Inheritance, he could safely withdraw from the Maze Realm, thus securing a great merit for the Sky Demon Sect.
"Indeed, within this Maze Realm, only Ying Aikun is most qualified to acquire the Immortal Inheritance."
"There’s a ninety-nine percent chance it will be Ying Aikun who emerges with the inheritance..."
"If something unexpected happens and Elder Ying fails to seize the inheritance, then... whoever seizes it will be killed."
Ling Chiyue thought to himself: "If Ying Aikun successfully acquires the Immortal Inheritance, then it will be my task to protect him as he quickly departs, to fully shield him as he leaves the Maze Realm."
And this was also why Ling Chiyue hesitated, unwilling to waste energy dealing with the Immortal Shuttle.
While Ling Chiyue was contemplating, he perceived two Void Refinement Realm auras entering the Experimental Zone, only to be blocked at the entrance like himself.
"Minister Xie from the Netherworld Palace, and Minister Qin from the Wanfa Sect..."
Both were old acquaintances of Ling Chiyue from the Old Graveyard. He was confident he could shield Ying Aikun in front of these two.
"So far, no unfamiliar experts have intervened, everything is still under control."
Ling Chiyue breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the outer reaches of the Maze Realm, even the entirety of the Old Graveyard, were secluded by the Heavenly Demon Immortal Clan’s Su Lingyou regarding news of the Maze Realm’s anomaly.
"Su Peak Master should be outside, no matter who acquires the Immortal Inheritance, they will inevitably face her in the end."
At that moment, Zhang Yu maneuvered the Immortal Shuttle back and forth nearby before finally stopping.
Zhang Yu found that upon reaching this spot, his Immortal Shuttle seemed to have encountered a barrier, unable to advance any further.
Zhang Yu wondered aloud: "What does this mean? Not letting me in?"
Zhan Xian advised: "It’s likely not allowing the Immortal Shuttle in. This should be a restriction set by your master to prevent anyone from bringing items like the Immortal Shuttle into the inheritance competition, disrupting order."
Zhang Yu thought to himself: "Yingxin Heaven probably didn’t anticipate that the chosen heir could fly over with the privilege of an Immortal Token, right? This restriction was likely meant to protect his chosen heir."
Zhang Yu shook his head, shifted his thoughts, and controlled the Immortal Shuttle to propel himself forward.
This time, the barrier didn’t reappear, and with a flash, Zhang Yu was teleported away, destination unknown.
The Immortal Shuttle responded to the command left by Zhang Yu before his departure, transforming into dust and hiding completely, awaiting Zhang Yu’s return.
Witnessing this scene, Ling Chiyue thought: "Overestimating oneself, is the Immortal Inheritance something you can meddle with?"
Like Zhang Yu, entering the Experimental Zone unhindered and being transported away was a scene Ling Chiyue had seen many times before.
Judging by the Divine Light from various Divinity Transformation experts emerging from the darkness, Ling Chiyue concluded these cultivators were randomly being placed in different locations within the Experimental Zone.
Their target seemed to be the center of the Experimental Zone, where that blood-red light soared skywards.
Even spanning vast spaces and crossing great distances, Ling Chiyue could still feel an overwhelming hatred from that blood light, along with deep power originating from the Sky Demon Sect.
"That must be the corpse of a former Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect mentioned by Yingxin Heaven."
From Ling Chiyue’s perspective, the entire Experimental Zone was immersed in darkness, where divine lights from the Divinity Transformation experts shone like stars, steadily advancing towards the central blood light.
And at this moment, the closest to the blood light and moving the fastest, according to Ling Chiyue’s observations, was Ying Aikun’s divine light.
As for Zhang Yu, who just entered...
Ling Chiyue scanned around but didn’t notice any new presence of Divinity Transformation divine light.
"Too weak?"
"Or... is it because his primordial spirit is too fragile upon initial Divinity Transformation, his power too limited to manifest?"
Ling Chiyue shook his head, thinking both possibilities plausible.
After all, breaking through a realm doesn’t mean immediate transformation of combat strength; many aspects require cultivation, accumulation, and gradual change.
In Ling Chiyue’s estimation, Zhang Yu, an initially transformed lower cultivator, is insignificant without the Immortal Shuttle; joining the competition demonstrates his lack of self-awareness, with no chance of obtaining the Immortal Inheritance.
"But it might be a blessing in disguise."
To Ling Chiyue, Zhang Yu leaving his Flying Shuttle of his own accord meant one less trouble. By the time Ying Aikun exits the Experimental Zone, Zhang Yu might still be trapped inside, freeing Ling Chiyue from worrying about the threat of the Immortal Shuttle.
...
Meanwhile.
Outside the Maze Realm.
A cool, young girl donned in a black robe, propped her chin with one hand, silently gazing in the direction of the Maze Realm.
This was Su Lingyou from the Heavenly Demon Immortal Clan.
Before her, messages sent by cultivators exploring the Maze Realm’s office area appeared.
Although the Spiritual Realm connection in the Experimental Zone was completely severed, there remained a connection in the office area, allowing many cultivators to learn of the so-called Immortal Inheritance.
"Yingxin Heaven’s inheritance, huh?"
"Seems like coming here wasn’t a wasted effort."
Su Lingyou furrowed her brows slightly, her right hand clenched lightly, as if the entire Spiritual Realm outside the Maze Realm was clasped within it, suppressing all information regarding the anomaly, Yingxin Heaven, and the Immortal Inheritance momentarily.
Understanding that acquiring the item deep within the Maze Realm required mastering the information was crucial.
Since her arrival at the Old Graveyard, Su Lingyou had been controlling the flow of information, preventing it from leaking out and attracting unnecessary attention.
Su Lingyou believed that as long as the information didn’t spread, the Maze Realm remained within her grasp.
This was why she didn’t intervene when Zhang Yu guided the Immortal Shuttle into the Maze Realm.
Preventing the Immortal Shuttle outside would cause an uproar, easily attracting attention, especially as its privileges were too high, with much information she couldn’t suppress.
So she let the Immortal Shuttle enter the Maze Realm, confident that once inside and isolated from the Spiritual Realm... an Immortal Shuttle piloted by a Divinity Transformation Cultivator wouldn’t stir up much trouble.
"Bu Yingshu... your subordinates made a grave mistake indeed."
"Handling the Maze, mastering information, maintaining an info gap is key."
"Stationing the Immortal Shuttle outside, guarding the entrance serves a greater purpose than barging in headlong."
