Chapter 139

Chapter 139: Qualification to Establish the Ascension Pool

Chen Ansheng took the celestial talisman.

Ordinary celestial talismans are made from yellow paper, but this one was blue, and the intricate runes inscribed on it were vastly different from regular celestial talismans.

“Elder Ji, how do I use this talisman?” Chen Ansheng asked.

“You need to take out one hundred and fifty ink crystals, then ignite this talisman with your celestial power. The ink crystals will transform into celestial spiritual energy and merge into your body,” Ji Hongfu instructed.

“Alright.”

Chen Ansheng followed the instructions, took out the ink crystals, and ignited the talisman.

In an instant, all the ink crystals melted, turning into a pale blue celestial spiritual energy that rapidly flowed into Chen Ansheng’s limbs, internal organs, and blood.

After just a few breaths, Chen Ansheng felt his realm rise to the peak of Immortal Nine, his body brimming with power.

“What should I do next to break through to the True Immortal realm? I humbly ask for Elder Ji’s guidance,” Chen Ansheng inquired.

“As a martial immortal, to break through to the True Immortal realm, you only need to comprehend a strand of the wandering laws related to your path of cultivation,” Ji Hongfu paused before continuing, “You are a sword body sword cultivator, so let me guide you to perceive a strand of the ‘True Injury’ law. With this law’s enhancement, your sword intent will be better equipped to break through defenses, which is perfect for dealing with those beings with strong defenses.”

Chen Ansheng took a breath. The “True Injury” law sounded extremely powerful, and if he had to comprehend it himself, who knew how long it would take.

“That being said, once I become a True Immortal, even without the True Injury law, I could still slay those foreign beings with a single sword,” Chen Ansheng said confidently.

“That’s true, but my young friend, you should not carelessly release your True Immortal power in the lower realm. Otherwise, you may trigger the Ascension laws, and the Ascension Pool of the upper realm forces might forcibly bring you away,” Ji Hongfu reminded.

Chen Ansheng was taken aback.

Only then did he recall that such a matter existed.

Normally, in the Immortal cultivation world, the laws of heaven and earth only permit the existence of Immortal Nine at most. If one surpasses Immortal Nine, they will undoubtedly be forcibly taken away by the laws of the Immortal realm for ascension!

“That is indeed a problem,” Chen Ansheng pondered, then said, “Elder Ji, what if I directly touch the Ascension laws upon entering the True Immortal realm and get taken away!”

“Hehe, my young friend need not worry excessively,” Ji Hongfu chuckled, “Take me for example; I was originally in the Celestial Immortal realm. Even after being severely injured in the spatial turbulence, the quality of my immortal body and soul surpasses the limits of the Immortal Nine in the cultivation world, yet I was not taken away by the Ascension laws. What do you think is the reason?”

Chen Ansheng thought for a moment and answered, “Is it because you haven’t used any methods that exceed the Immortal Nine realm?”

Ji Hongfu replied, “That’s one reason. Another reason is that I was not born in this realm; I have little intersection with the laws of this world. The Ascension Pool of the upper realm forces cannot lock onto my existence, so they cannot use the Ascension laws to forcibly bring me up.”

“You also do not belong to the lower realm, so I believe that the Ascension Pool of the upper realm has also not locked onto you. As long as you use your True Immortal power carefully, it is unlikely you will be forcibly ascended.”

“Yes, I understand,” Chen Ansheng nodded seriously. Then he thought of a question and asked, “By the way, senior, you’ve been stranded here for tens of thousands of years, suffering greatly. Why not deliberately attract the attention of the Ascension laws and have the upper realm forces take you away? That way, you’d be saved.”

Hearing this, Ji Hongfu let out a self-deprecating smile and said, “My young friend, your thinking is still a bit naive. I possess extraordinary skills and methods and once tried all means to hide from the world and not get involved in karma, yet I still could not escape the coveting of Immortal Kings. If I were to follow your suggestion and ascend randomly, it would be akin to sending myself to death.”

Chen Ansheng silently nodded. When Elder Ji still had strength, he was already targeted by the Immortal King coveting his law palace dan Tian. Now that he was injured, ascending would be equivalent to walking into the tiger’s mouth; how could he escape?

“Oh, right!”

Chen Ansheng suddenly thought of a way to help Elder Ji.

“Elder Ji, you mentioned earlier that the Sword Immortal Tomb is actually a remnant Ascension Pool. As long as I retrieve that Ascension Pool and bring it back to the Immortal realm, I can use the Ascension Pool to guide you back to the Immortal realm, so you won’t have to worry about celestial spiritual power anymore.”

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of surprise flashed in Ji Hongfu’s eyes, but then he fell silent. He said, “That idea is indeed good. But do you know that not everyone qualifies to possess an Ascension Pool? Without the decree of an Immortal Emperor, privately harboring an Ascension Pool will be deemed as a demonic path bandit, which is intolerable by the righteous forces of the world and will surely be eradicated.”

Chen Ansheng was dumbfounded.

Is there such a statement? He had never heard of it before.

However, after a moment’s thought, he realized he was just a bottom-tier ant, not even considered a cultivator, so it was normal for him not to know these rules.

It’s like how ordinary people don’t know the rules that exist among the immortal cultivators.

“So according to what you said, what qualifications are needed to obtain the Immortal Emperor’s decree to have an Ascension Pool?” Chen Ansheng’s original plan was disrupted, and he couldn’t help but feel a bit anxious.

“This is quite complicated,” Ji Hongfu paused before explaining, “In short, if you are allowed by the Immortal Emperor of your realm to establish a force and pledge to serve him, you can possess an Ascension Pool and recruit ascenders. As far as I know, those who can be favored by an Immortal Emperor are extraordinary talents like unmatched prodigies or supreme Immortal Kings; ordinary people have no chance.”

Chen Ansheng: “…”

Indeed, an Immortal Emperor wouldn’t recruit a bunch of common bandits to serve him.

It seemed that his plan to cultivate and recruit unparalleled geniuses from the lower realm was going to face difficulties.

After a moment of silence, Ji Hongfu seemed to remember something and said, “There is actually a method to allow you to possess an Ascension Pool.”

“Oh?” Chen Ansheng perked up and said, “Please inform me, Elder Ji.”

Ji Hongfu pondered for a moment and said, “The vast land of the Immortal realm is unknown in height and immeasurable in depth. While the boundless earth does not all belong to the various Immortal Emperors, there are some unclaimed lands as well. If you can occupy a piece of unclaimed land and declare yourself king, you will not be bound by any Immortal Emperor and can possess an Ascension Pool.”

Declare oneself a king?

Chen Ansheng couldn’t help but roll his eyes.

How strong would one have to be to declare oneself a king? If one had such strength, it would be better to directly submit to an Immortal Emperor and serve him.

Seeing the eye-rolling expression on Chen Ansheng’s face, Ji Hongfu smiled and said, “Declaring oneself a king is actually not as difficult as you imagine. There are always some barren lands that even Immortal Emperors and Immortal Sovereigns look down upon, and even Immortal Kings disdain to visit. When I was hiding from the world, I encountered such a desolate place, where the one ruling was just an arcane immortal who had devolved from the Celestial Immortal realm. If you can occupy such a place in the future, regardless of size, you can call yourself a king and independently possess an Ascension Pool.”

“However, even if you occupy that barren land, it would be difficult to secure high-quality ascenders, and even if they ascend, you won’t be able to keep them.”

Chen Ansheng’s spirits brightened, and he said, “No problem! As long as I can occupy such an unclaimed land and rescue you, that will be good. May I ask, where can I find such a barren land?”