Immortal Road.

There are far too many unexpected events in the mortal world and the endless illusions. Where the formless star cocoon appears is entirely a matter of luck.

This also illustrates the importance of power.

Each of the five holy lands leads tens of thousands of disciples, and together they exceed one hundred thousand!

With so many people helping to search for the treasure, and upon obtaining it, they didn't keep it to themselves but immediately handed it over to higher-ups, making it impossible for outsiders to get their hands on it.

Lin Shan gradually felt overwhelmed. How could he, a lone individual, find a needle in a haystack among so many people?

Although he did have the Ancient Seeking Sect under his command, they were still guarding the first two levels and could not come down openly.

Moreover, the Holy Land cultivates too many seeds, and with such a large base, it can attract the Formless Star Cocoon. There are very few of its own disciples who cultivate star power, so there is no competition at all.

Currently, the Formless Star Cocoon of the Vast Sacred Land is in the hands of a Primordial Spirit Great Power or a Great Supernatural Being, so it can basically be declared that there is no chance of it happening.

Want to take it back from them?
Unless the other four holy lands decide to turn against each other completely underground and desperately slaughter all the disciples of the Haoran Holy Land until they are all wiped out, it will be a fight to the death!
But doing so is pointless.

The Holy Lord of the Vast Holy Land is merely an incarnation of his primordial consciousness here; his true self is still alive and well in the world. No one wants to completely drive the other to their doom.

Unlike the great supernatural being Yu Xing Zhenjun from ten thousand years ago, killing him back then was a one-time solution with no lingering worries.

The Great Sacred Land is now a behemoth, so their attack was only a brief and superficial attempt.

Lin Shan did not appear at all.

The sacred land of Haoran is an impenetrable fortress. Once the ironclad formation is opened, the literary energy surges forth, and exquisite articles and ancient seal scripts flutter down like a torrential rain. It is virtually impossible to move an inch inside, and any demons or monsters will inevitably reveal themselves!

To think that one could infiltrate and ambush the enemy's Holy Lord is simply overestimating one's own abilities.

However, the attacks from the other four holy lands were not particularly resolute, and they did not show any determination to burn their bridges, allowing him to observe the whole process clearly from the sidelines.

There must be more to this than meets the eye!
Sure enough, in the days that followed, the disciples continued to expand the illusionary realm, and even increased the number of people coming and going, making it quite lively.

Originally, everyone was allowed to rest for a few days after entering the illusion to relieve fatigue, restore physical strength, and recuperate mentally.

But now, since the emergence of the Formless Star Cocoon, these rest times have been taken up, and all the major holy lands are clearly putting in their best efforts, trying to make the most of every minute.

It can only mean one thing.

There won't be just one Wuxiang Star Cocoon!
At this time, the patriarch of the Kong family, whom he had not seen for a long time, contacted Lin Shan and brought him the latest inside information he had found out.

"It should be confirmed that the Vast Sacred Land obtained the Formless Star Cocoon. It is said that this item was originally handed over to the great Confucian scholar Mei Shafeng by his direct descendants, who intended to use it to break through to the Primordial Spirit."

"But just then, the four holy lands were besieging them. In order to prevent Meisha Feng from being targeted and killed, the Star Cocoon was transferred to the Holy Lord. After that, it could never be taken back."

"The Holy Lord doesn't know what agreement he reached with Mesafeng, but in the end Mesafeng agreed to give up the Formless Star Cocoon and use it to help the Holy Lord be reborn and live a second life!"

The news about the ancestor of the Kong family is truly explosive!
Judging from this, the Confucian Holy Land is not a monolithic entity. There is even competition between the Holy Lord and the Great Supernatural Beings. In fact, the disciples who received the item first handed it over to the Great Confucian Scholar Mei Shafeng instead of the Holy Lord. The Holy Lord even tried to renege on the deal by using external pressure.
While there's a lot of information in all of this, none of it is as impactful as the last sentence.

A complete transformation, a second life!

"The Formless Star Cocoon has such an incredible ability?"

Lin Shan was somewhat incredulous. Although his cultivation level was gradually improving and his knowledge was steadily increasing, many spiritual objects in the cultivation world, such as the Ten Thousand Year Spiritual Milk and the Qionglin Star Moss, would more or less have the effect of prolonging life while improving things like spiritual roots, comprehension, and cultivation.

Clearly, this is Heaven's way of making up for the difficulties faced by cultivators in the cultivation civilization, such as their short lifespans and the difficulty of cultivation.

Ordinary spiritual objects that can extend lifespan by half a 60-year cycle, like the Jade Stalactite, are considered rare; those that can extend lifespan by three 60-year cycles, like the Ten-Thousand-Year Spiritual Milk, are extremely rare; how could the Formless Star Cocoon possibly live a second life?

What incredible effects!

The patriarch of the Kong family explained to him with a smile.

"After all, it's a once-in-ten-thousand-years spiritual tide, so the ultimate treasure within must be worthy of its grand finale value. It certainly deviates from our usual understanding, but..."
The Star Cocoon of No Form isn't as mystical as you think. Living a second life doesn't simply mean doubling your lifespan; it means having the chance to start over.

When it came to starting over, the patriarch of the Kong family lowered his voice noticeably and told him in an uncertain tone.

"It is said that the Holy Land speculates that the new life means something like being reincarnated on the spot, with lifespan reset, but without having to go to the underworld to be reborn. You can also retain all your previous memories and knowledge, and there will be no spiritual obscuring or covering up your talents!"

"Just think about it. If a powerful cultivator with thousands of years of experience and all the insights gained from taking detours were to start from scratch and cultivate step by step again, it would be like a perfect start, a complete re-creation."

"With a brand new body and a lifespan starting from zero, all the regrets, hidden injuries, ailments, and flaws from my past cultivation will never be repeated!"

"And we will continue on the well-planned main road, avoiding all detours, and then break through to the primordial spirit in one go!"

"Once he returns to his former level, the time required will likely be halved, and his strength will experience a qualitative leap. This is the true meaning of reincarnation and cultivation!"

"But before it can grow back, this most vulnerable period is also the most dangerous and darkest moment."

At this point, Lin Shan understood the mystery behind it.

It must be said that those who dare to take this step, take such a huge risk, and have the courage to start all over again for hundreds of years are truly heroes of our time.

The primordial spirit power is at the pinnacle of the human realm, and naturally they all possess this kind of courage!

"Therefore, I guess that the Holy Lord of the Haoran Holy Land will not use the Formless Star Cocoon rashly in the current Red Dust Star Sea. He must wait until he returns to use it, and only after the Haoran Holy Land has cultivated a second Primordial Spirit powerhouse to stabilize the situation."

Therefore, it's not hard to guess that the deal made with the great Confucian scholar Mei Shafeng was to fully support him in ascending to the primordial spirit realm.

The words of Confucius's ancestor are reasonable and well-founded, and are mostly true.

Honestly, if the Wuxiang Star Cocoon were still in the hands of the great Confucian scholar Meisha Feng, Lin Shan might actually have considered taking action to snatch it!
After all, everyone came here to compete for opportunities, and there was no question of ethics or morality. Even if he had no grudges against Meishafeng, he wouldn't be so naive as to give away the treasure.

People in other holy sites must think the same way!

But if it were in the hands of the Holy Lord of the Vast Holy Land, then it would be a different story.

The primordial spirit powerhouses of top holy lands are naturally far stronger than those with great supernatural powers.

In theory, they are equals, but realms are realms, and in reality, there is still a gap. Therefore, before it is certain whether new formless star cocoons will emerge, the major holy lands should rationally return to continue exploring and scavenging, hoping for the best.

Is there any basis for the rumor that there is more than one Star Cocoon without Form?

Lin Shan didn't know who said this, but deep down he naturally hoped there was more than one, so he would still have a chance. Otherwise, what would he have to compete with others?
The patriarch of the Kong family hesitated uncertainly and said:
"I'm not entirely sure either, but since the Holy Land has chosen to continue waiting, it's probably true."

"After all, this is the first year of the cycle, which happens once every 129,800 years. It is even more grand than the last Wanhui year. The spiritual tide has lasted for three Jiazi. I suppose there is more than one Wuxiang Star Cocoon."

"If you insist on having this item, Master Lin, you might as well focus on the Nascent Soul seeds of the major holy lands, as they have a higher success rate."

Lin Shan nodded; this was indeed what he had been doing all along.

However, after a long period of tracking, he discovered that Qin Yu and Qin Cang of the Tai Xuan Holy Land were really too cowardly. With their unlucky appearance, they probably didn't seem like the kind of people who could be favored by the Star Cocoon.

So I'm thinking of changing my target.

"Do you know what characteristics the Nascent Soul seed that obtained the Formless Star Cocoon last time had?"

You've finally come to the right person!

The patriarch of the Kong family nodded; as an insider, he really did know!

"I have also made a special inquiry. Since he obtained the Formless Star Cocoon and handed it over last time, he was rewarded by the Haoran Holy Land and then put into seclusion. Obviously, this has aroused the curiosity of various holy lands, all of which want to dig out the secret that attracts the Formless Star Cocoon from him."

"According to the insider, that Nascent Soul seed has three major characteristics. Remember them well, they might be very useful in the future."

"Oh?"

Lin Shan became interested. It turns out that connections are indeed necessary!

It seems that the ancestor of the Kong family was not entirely useless; at least he could still be of some help.

"Come and tell me!"

"Well, firstly, this person cultivates a Nascent Soul stage star power technique called the Azure Dragon Meteorite Technique. The Red Dust Star Sea itself has the factor of meteorite remnants being dissolved, so the suspicion within the Vast Sacred Land that the Formless Star Cocoon came to their door should have this reason."

Lin Shan nodded. These were indeed similar factors; it was quite interesting.

"Secondly, this person not only has a similar Star Power cultivation method, but also has multiple Star Techniques and Divine Abilities. He is a Nascent Soul seed promoted by the Haoran Holy Land! As you know, a sect's supreme divine ability requires the true meaning of the divine ability, which is not easy to create, so there are very few inheritances. The fact that this person has inherited it means that other Nascent Soul seeds have no choice, unless there is a backup inheritance."

When the patriarch of the Kong family spoke of this person, he described three different sect-defining divine abilities! This is extremely rare even in the Nascent Soul stage!

Lin Shan nodded, thinking to himself that this place truly lived up to its reputation as a holy land, with its abundant heritage. Three star techniques and supernatural abilities—were they perhaps grooming this kid as their successor?
"Thirdly, and most importantly, this person possesses a certain innate celestial body, and is naturally incompatible with celestial power, so he naturally has the physique to attract the formless star cocoon!"
The seed that the Haoran Holy Land is primarily cultivating is remarkably similar to True Monarch Yuxing. No wonder it was able to take the lead; it seems unexpected, but it's actually quite logical.

The patriarch of the Kong family shook his head, feeling relieved that he could finally provide Lin Shan with useful information.

"If you continue searching using this standard, your chances should increase significantly!"

But Lin Shan felt increasingly uncomfortable listening to it.

Star Power Technique, Meteorite Characteristics?
Isn't the "Crimson Falling Meteor Technique" that I cultivate also of this type?
Who doesn't possess the Three Gates Star Arts Divine Power?

The Star-Piercing Eyes, the Nine Abyss Star Vortex, and even the Great Divine Power of Misfortune Siphon—these are custom-made for the Calamity Star. How am I inferior to him?

Finally, the primordial celestial bodies, this
That's true, but he has the Zhou Tian Star Body, the network of star vein locks within his body, 108,000 star veins, and the star sea of ​​a great supernatural being. Even a fully accomplished innate star body is no more than that, right?

What you've said sounds like you're talking about myself.

Why bother looking for someone else? I might as well just look for myself!
The patriarch of the Kong family was unaware of his situation and continued to point out the differences in the man.

"Not only those three points, but that person also possesses a Star Power Body Tempering Technique, and has cultivated it to a certain level. Furthermore, he recently obtained the treasure Star Vortex, which is said to provide a continuous supply of Star Power for body tempering by placing offerings into it; its influence on him is likely significant."

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Lin Shan rolled his eyes, inwardly screaming that this was unfair!
With the power of star energy forging my body, who in this world is more authoritative than me?
As for the Star Vortex, it was something they threw out to deceive people, so how could it become one of the factors for the Wuxiang Star Cocoon to pledge allegiance?
He felt it was a bit absurd; if judged by this standard, he should be the one most attracted to the Cocoon of No Form.

But that kid managed to get his hands on it!

This illustrates that sometimes, the selection of a star cocoon without a specific model is subject to great uncertainty, and there are no particularly rigid standards or requirements.

If they fit the criteria and happen to be there, they might just come to you.

After talking with the patriarch of the Kong family, the two of them conducted research in various holy lands and discovered three people who were similar to the first Wuxiang Star Cocoon holder of the Haoran Holy Land.

These are the Nascent Soul seeds from the Spring and Autumn Sword Sect, the Ghost Valley Holy Land, and the Star Palace Hundred Clans.

Unfortunately, there is no Tai Xuan Holy Land there!
Because Qin Cang is the only survivor left in the Tai Xuan Holy Land, the other two who were more promising than him have long been targeted and killed.

Lin Shan was truly speechless. It was a good thing he had followed him for so long; it turned out he was the least promising youngest!

"Sect Leader Lin, I have now begun to refine the Burning Spirit Illusionary Flame. I happen to have nothing else to do, so I can keep an eye on someone for you. If you obtain the Formless Star Cocoon, I can help you try to snatch it."

That was all the ancestor of the Confucius family could do.

However, this sounds simple, but it is actually quite difficult.

Because the Nascent Soul seeds of each holy land will definitely be given special care by their own families, and will also be closely watched by other holy lands. At that time, they may have to clash with other great supernatural beings or even Nascent Soul experts!
So the risks are still considerable, but Lin Shan helped the Kong family patriarch, and it's only right for the latter to take risks in order to repay him.

"Alright, then you can track down the Nascent Soul seed from the Ghost Valley Holy Land!"

Lin Shan didn't want to confront the Ghost Valley Holy Land, mainly because he didn't want to face it and was afraid of exposing his identity.

He had already made up his mind about the remaining two. It just so happened that his Annihilation Avatar had recently ascended to the Mortal Star Sea from the Yin-Yang Mystic Ladder of the Alien Race.

Then, the Annihilation Avatar will be responsible for tracking the Otherworldly race, while I will focus on keeping an eye on the Spring and Autumn Sword Sect.

With a three-pronged approach, it remains to be seen whether and when the Cocoon of No Form will take the bait! (End of Chapter)