Shrouding the Heavens: The Ultimate Daoist Venerable

Chapter 247 The Path to Immortality in a Strange World

Ascend to the Immortal Realm?

Upon hearing this, the Lord of Strange Things felt a surge of joy. In their world, there had always been legends of the Immortal Realm, but no one had ever entered it. In fact, they had no idea how to even enter the Immortal Realm.

At least in the mortal universe, there are paths to immortality that open periodically. Although most of them are blocked due to their extreme difficulty, there are genuine paths to immortality, like the path to immortality on Flying Immortal Star, which are not as difficult. On the other hand, this strange world, although closer to the Immortal Realm, has always remained inaccessible.

Their world was originally created in the name of repairing the Immortal Realm, though it was abandoned before it could be completed, and thus became the independent world they are today. However, they still have countless connections to the Immortal Realm. Therefore, it is perfectly normal for them to know of the Immortal Realm's existence.

Now, this outsider actually knows about the Immortal Realm, and even knows a method to enter it that they don't know. This is indeed an unexpected surprise. Given the other party's strength, just one of them entering would cause their world to change hands, so the Lord of the Strange World naturally has no doubt about it.

While many longevity substances exist in this strange world, allowing beings to live for millions of years or even longer, this is merely due to the existence of these substances, not their own inherent immortality. Therefore, although their lifespans are quite long, they will eventually die. Only true immortality can be achieved.

But throughout all these years, they had never had a direction. Now, Liang Yu's words were like illuminating the way forward for them.

Perhaps, in the original timeline, the Lord of the Strange World chose to help the Undying Emperor because the Undying Emperor knew the way to enter the Immortal Realm.

The Lord of Strange Things said, "We have long heard of the Immortal Realm, but alas, we have no way to enter. Now that you know of this matter, we would like to hear the details."

Liang Yu said, "We are pressed for time, so I'll keep it brief. If your world wants to enter the Immortal Realm, it requires three true immortals to work together from the correct coordinates to open the way. But if our world wants to enter the Immortal Realm, we need to transfer through your world."

Three true immortals? The correct coordinates?
The Lord of Strange Things was about to ask about the coordinates of the Immortal Realm, but he immediately swallowed his words. He knew perfectly well that the Immortal Realm coordinates were their trump card, and they certainly wouldn't tell him easily.

So he changed his question and asked, "Fellow Daoists, your cultivation has reached the pinnacle of creation, but you are still within the realm of humanity. Furthermore, our world has never seen an immortal. Under these circumstances, how can we possibly gather three immortals? Do you perhaps know how to become an immortal?"

Liang Yu said, “In our world, due to the scarcity of longevity substances, the only way to become an immortal is through repeated reincarnations and transformations. While it is also difficult to become an immortal in your world, there are countless longevity substances available. Therefore, if you want to become an immortal, you only need to cultivate diligently and break through your limits. Quantitative changes will lead to qualitative changes, and you will become an immortal. However, this process will probably be very long, and only those with both exceptional talent and temperament can succeed.”

In these strange worlds, the supreme beings prolong their lives by consuming external longevity substances, much like how those who attain enlightenment in the modern universe extend their lifespan by consuming elixirs of immortality and nine-turn immortal pills. Although this process doesn't directly increase their strength, for most people it simply means living a few more years and gaining some modest progress.

However, for a very few, they can continue to improve and become stronger during these extended periods of time, ultimately achieving tremendous advancement. Take, for example, the Celestial Venerable of Morality. When he first attained enlightenment, his strength was no greater than that of ordinary enlightened beings, but he continuously improved and grew stronger over tens of thousands of years extended by the Elixir of Immortality and the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill, eventually cultivating the Supreme Immortal Body within his three lifetimes.

People like the Great Emperor Wushi, the Undying Emperor, and the Lord of the Strange are all like this, as are Ye Yishui and Little Immortal Phoenix, and even the follower of the Great Emperor Wushi who is close to a mortal immortal. As long as they have enough lifespan, they can continue to improve, constantly breaking through their limits, and eventually become immortals. It's just that the speed varies.

The Lord of Strange Things frowned slightly. Over the years, it had already been difficult for him to advance to the next level, reaching the threshold of the Heavenly Emperor. To continue cultivating and breaking through would be far too difficult. After all, the people opposite him were much stronger than him, yet they still showed no signs of becoming immortals. That meant that he still had an unknown amount of time to go before he could achieve immortality.

As for the method of metamorphosis and reversal of life, lifespans are generally very long in this strange world, so very few people research or explore this direction. After all, the method of metamorphosis is very risky; one wrong move and you can easily kill yourself. Only in situations where there is absolutely no other way in the human world will those who seek enlightenment be forced to explore this path continuously.

But in any case, Liang Yu had made his future path clear. With a goal in mind, instead of aimlessly groping around, his efficiency naturally improved.

Although no one in this world has ever been able to continue cultivating and break through to become an immortal, why can't I be the first? The Lord of Strangeness secretly resolved to be the first in history to achieve this.

The other supreme beings in the strange world wore bitter expressions. After all, they had all tried to continue improving over the years, but with little success, falling far short of the Lord of the Strange World. If this continued, the gap between them would likely widen further, and this temporary Lord of the Strange World might become the Lord of the Strange World forever.

The Lord of Strange Things gathered his thoughts and asked, "After opening the Immortal Realm, is it only these three who can enter, or can we bring others in?"

Upon hearing this, the supreme beings of these strange worlds were filled with anticipation. After all, their own chances of successfully becoming immortals were extremely low. If only immortality could lead to entry into the Immortal Realm, then their hopes were slim.

Liang Yu said, "Everyone need not worry. As long as we have three immortals who have cultivated in our two realms to help, it will be easy to take a few people with us."

Upon hearing this, the Lord of the Strange glanced discreetly at the supreme beings of the other strange worlds. After all, this news meant that these supreme beings not only could not oppose him, but also had to support him so that he could take them with him when he became an immortal in the future.

The other supreme beings of the strange worlds were naturally also filled with complex emotions. This news practically sealed the Lord of the Strange Worlds' position; they could no longer resist.

The Lord of Strange Things then said, "Since you fellow Daoists know the coordinates of the Immortal Realm and have even revealed the method to become an immortal, you have done us a great favor. I wonder if you have any requests of us? Only through reciprocity can we cooperate better."

(End of this chapter)