Chapter 599

Chapter 599: Secrets of the Upper Realm

Lanta Temple, Master Formless!

When it comes to Buddhism, everyone knows about the Western Buddhist Realm, as well as the renowned Tianlong Temple, Guangji Temple, Honglian Temple, and Ling Mountain Temple, among other illustrious monasteries.

In contrast, Lanta Temple remains largely obscure.

However, this enigmatic temple holds a very special status within Buddhism, comparable to the sacred Ling Mountain Temple in the Western Buddhist Realm.

Even with just one monk and one temple, Lanta Temple stands out.

As a peak Golden Core extraordinary practitioner, Uncle Jiu certainly knows of Formless.

He gazed deeply into Wang Chen’s eyes, "I see."

If any other monk had told Uncle Jiu that Wang Chen must leave the Mountain-Sea Realm to avoid a deadly calamity, he would have flatly refused to believe it.

Buddhism often indulges in mysticism and deception.

But Formless is different.

This Golden Core elder believed about seventy to eighty percent of what Wang Chen said.

He closed his eyes for a moment, as if recalling something or perhaps contemplating deeply.

Then, he opened his eyes and sighed, "Kid, you should know, the upper realm is not the celestial realm you imagine."

Wang Chen respectfully replied, "Junior wishes to hear more."

Uncle Jiu nodded.

What this Golden Core true master from the Yin family began to explain about the upper realm was quite similar to what Wang Chen already understood.

For example, there are mainly three paths to the upper realm.

These were all things Wang Chen was aware of.

However, Uncle Jiu clearly held more intricate and secret insights.

"With your current cultivation level, it is impossible for you to ascend to the upper realm before the age of forty."

Uncle Jiu stated directly, "In the upper realm, without connections, don’t expect anyone to guide you there."

Ascending relies on personal effort; guidance requires connections and a hefty price to pay.

Reaching the upper realm is not something that can be done casually.

Uncle Jiu candidly told Wang Chen that when he was taken to the upper realm to "play" for a few years, the Yin family spent nearly forty percent of their family’s wealth!

It was a heavy blow that lasted for ten years.

"Your only option is to go through the ferrymen and use the Path to Heaven to reach the upper realm."

Uncle Jiu said in a deep voice, "But those who go this way are considered illegal residents; without an immortal registry, you will be a wild cultivator."

In the upper realm, wild cultivators are equivalent to the lowest class of outcasts, who can be killed or captured at will. If caught, they either become "resources" or slaves!

The so-called "resources" refer to materials used for crafting magical tools, elixirs, and sacrifices!

Hunting people and using cultivators as materials are heinous acts that would typically invoke the wrath of both mortals and deities. However, in the Haotian Realm, wild cultivators who smuggle in often face such misfortunes without anyone to advocate for them.

In contrast, being captured as a servant cultivator is considered slightly more fortunate.

At least he could survive for several more decades until every last drop of life and power was drained!

After hearing Uncle Jiu’s account, Wang Chen’s expression subtly changed.

Indeed, as this Golden Core true master stated, the reality of the upper realm was vastly different from his imagination; it was much harsher!

Uncle Jiu looked at Wang Chen with a hint of pity, "Can you guess why the Path to Heaven exists?"

Wang Chen’s heart was enlightened!

The Path to Heaven was not some loophole; its existence was to create opportunities for those with delusional dreams, allowing them to become nutrients for the upper realm.

Resources, servant cultivators!

Before Wang Chen had truly witnessed the wonders of the upper realm, he had already seen its ugliest side.

Seeing Wang Chen silent, Uncle Jiu chuckled, "In countless realms and billions of lower realms, there is a Path to Heaven. A thought can lead to immortality or to hell; it all depends on your choice."

But Wang Chen had no choice!

He suddenly asked, "Senior, can wild cultivators obtain an immortal registry?"

"There are ways."

Uncle Jiu replied without hesitation, "There are several methods."

The simplest and most straightforward method is to gain the favor of an immortal clan after ascending, thus becoming an immortal citizen.

Or, hiding without being caught, cultivating to the Yuan Ying stage, and going to any immortal city where they can register and gain the status of an immortal citizen.

Most immortal clans welcome a Nascent Soul true immortal to join them.

Lastly, there is another method.

Every year, the immortal cities in the Haotian Realm release a few ascension orders; if you can get one, you can become registered.

Although Uncle Jiu did not state it outright, Wang Chen understood very well that none of these three methods would be easy to achieve.

Especially the last one, which looked the simplest but was probably the hardest.

It was like trying to win a huge prize with just a two-yuan ticket!

Finally, Uncle Jiu said, "If you insist on going to the upper realm, I can help you contact the ferrymen and secure a spot for your journey. That way, the Yin family will settle our debt to you."

This was exactly what Wang Chen wanted!

He had traveled far and wide to reach the West Sea Spiritual Realm, joining the West Sea Sect to find the ferryman mentioned by Changchun.

Suddenly, Wang Chen suspected whether his master knew about his "Celestial Demon" identity.

Was that why he had pointed him toward smuggling into the upper realm?

Suppressing his doubts, Wang Chen stood and bowed, "Thank you, senior!"

Uncle Jiu waved his hand with a wry smile, "I don’t know if this will help you or harm you."

Saying this, he took out a storage talisman to give to Wang Chen, "Inside are three treasure symbols that can be used in the Haotian Realm. Once you ascend, whether you can successfully register will depend on your own luck."

Wang Chen’s eyes flickered, "Then the talismans from the Mountain-Sea Realm can’t be used in the Haotian Realm?"

Uncle Jiu’s smile carried a hint of "You’ve discovered an important point," as he nodded, "Exactly, because the rules are different."

Not just the talismans; elixirs from the Mountain-Sea Realm could become poison if brought to the Haotian Realm!

As for magical tools and spirit tools, they’re also unusable; barely usable treasures would lose much of their power.

What remains unaffected are spirit stones and various heavenly materials and treasures!

Spirit stones from the Mountain-Sea Realm retain their value in the Haotian Realm.

Wang Chen was speechless.

Fortunately, with Uncle Jiu’s warning, if he had smuggled to the upper realm and discovered his elixirs, talismans, and magical tools were all unusable in a dangerous situation, it would have been disastrous.

He also worried whether his treasures, like the Life Creation Cauldron and the Longyuan Sword, would be affected.

Especially the Longyuan Sword, which he had spent a significant price to refine.

"Thank you, senior."

Wang Chen thought, taking the storage talisman seriously.

The treasure symbols inside could be lifesaving!

Uncle Jiu reminded him, "In the Mountain-Sea Realm, don’t take it out, or it will affect the effects."

Wang Chen remembered this well.

Next, this Golden Core true master shared much about the Haotian Realm, giving Wang Chen a clear and comprehensive understanding of the upper realm.

These secrets of the upper realm might just save his life in the future!

The two talked for a full hour.

Mostly, Uncle Jiu spoke while Wang Chen listened attentively.

It wasn’t until Yin Sùlán brought in some spiritual tea that their conversation concluded.

Wang Chen deeply felt that the Reverse Spirit Tongtong Fruit he had sacrificed was truly worth it.

After returning to Changhe Island, he practiced diligently while quietly waiting for news from the Yin family.