Possession.

After Cultivators reach the Nascent Soul Stage, they possess the ability to perform possession.

However, the Immortal Palace in the Immortal Realm imposes restrictions on possession to protect talents from lower worlds. Possession is limited by the rules of the world and carries great risks, with a high chance of failure, often leading to the dissipation of the Nascent Soul.

If it were just this, Lin Jing could understand why some Cultivators, facing extreme conditions, would resort to possession as a last resort.

After all, reaching the point of needing to possess others, even if choosing not to possess, one's life might soon end, so a desperate attempt might be preferable.

However, what Lin Jing cannot understand is, of all options, why choose to possess him, a Longevity Body?

The Longevity Body cultivates extremely slowly and is considered a delicacy among various demons; even if the risky possession succeeds, the situation faced might be even worse, less cost-effective than choosing other special physiques.

If the Longevity Body were truly that advantageous, then there wouldn't have been instances in history where none have cultivated beyond the Divinity Transformation stage.

"Are you sure about that? You look younger than me."

"Don't be fooled by my age; I have passed the master's test and can walk the Cultivation Realm as a disciple of the Celestial Secret Tower."

"Curious, if it truly is a powerful figure from the Yin Corpse Sect, they should not lack bodies to possess. Then why did they choose me? This strategy seems flawed."

Lin Jing's expression changed subtly as he silently called Elder Shen Song.

"What should be done if a suspected empty-refined stage Cultivator wants to possess the disciple's body?"

"The other party's condition shouldn't be good. Elder, can you handle it?"

After a moment of calling, Shen Song's voice emanated saying, "Empty-refined stage? And has reached the point where they have no choice but to possess a new body, with no other options left?"

"Probably."

"Trash," Shen Song commented.

"So, Elder Shen Song has a way to deal with him?" Lin Jing felt elated.

"No, I just want to insult him. With such high cultivation, how did he end up in such a miserable state? I would love to have that cultivation."

Lin Jing: ?

"Are you going back to Hidden Dragon Academy?" Bai Yuran looked at the dazed Lin Jing.

She felt that returning to Hidden Dragon Academy was the safest option for Lin Jing right now.

Returning to Hidden Dragon Academy might avoid such a future, but staying outside makes it difficult not to get targeted.

This investiture ceremony is way too flamboyant.

"Don't listen to this little girl. I've thought about it; if it were a full-strength empty-refined stage Cultivator, even ten of me would have to step aside. But for one forced to possess to survive, who lost his body—old man thinks hiding is a waste!" Shen Song hurriedly stated.

"This is empty-refined stage! Imagine how many treasures are on him!"

"If it could be like the time with the South Mountain Demon Emperor, and we take him down, surely many treasures would drop!"

Lin Jing froze for a moment, asking, "Elder, what are the chances?"

"Rest assured, it won't let you face danger. I will set up a great array in advance, ensuring his Primordial Spirit has no way out!"

"Moreover, wouldn't you want to know why this strong figure from the Yin Corpse Sect chose you despite having so many bodies available?"

"Wouldn't you want to know what happened within Yin Corpse Sect that would make such a high-ranking figure end up in such a state?" Shen Song chuckled.

Lin Jing felt half-convinced but realized Elder Shen Song was his Guardian, leaving him no choice but to trust him unconditionally.

"I won't return to Hidden Dragon Academy." Lin Jing looked at Bai Yuran and said, "Even clay figurines have a temper. First, the Yin Corpse Sect sold information about my physique to the South Mountain Demon Emperor, and now their Cultivator wants to possess me. I've had enough."

Bai Yuran: ???

"You're just a Qi Cultivation practitioner; what can you do without enduring it?!"

Lin Jing remained silent, contemplating his possibilities, only hoping Elder Shen Song was reliable... However, if only he could have significant strength himself, his first act would be to annihilate the Yin Corpse Sect.

Half a day later.

The investiture ceremony concluded. To avoid implicating the Beast Taming Sect, Lin Jing announced he would travel to the void to train and challenge a well-known relic, leaving behind his whereabouts.

Subsequently, while wanting to leave the wilderness promptly, the Beast Taming Sect received numerous congratulatory gifts during the ceremony. Although Lin Jing did not intend to take them all, he picked out a few items.

For instance, the Ten Thousand Beasts Circle sent by the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect is good stuff. Lin Jing took it to prevent other disciples from contaminating it and reproducing more mosquito beasts, ensuring it was kept safe.

Given the Saint Heir's urgency to leave, the Beast Taming Sect's higher-ups understood the situation, knowing it was impractical for Lin Jing to remain in one place, being a Longevity Body.

However, for other sects, it was rare to see a newly appointed sect Saint Heir leave immediately. Generally, at this time, one should frequently connect with other sects to build networks.

"Saint Heir!" The Great Elder of Hundred Flower Valley feared Lin Jing would not return, preventing the delivery of the promised Hundred Flowers Immortal Honey, so they personally sought Lin Jing.

"Elder?"

"Does the Saint Heir remember me?" The Great Elder of Hundred Flower Valley chuckled, saying, "Regarding the Hundred Flowers Immortal Honey you requested last time, I've communicated with the Valley Master. Originally planned to gift it as a congratulatory present at this ceremony, but felt it might not be timely, thus seeking another opportunity to present it to the Saint Heir."

"In addition, Hundred Flower Valley decided to gift the Saint Heir a secret technique that pairs with the Immortal Honey!"

Facing unknown enemies, Lin Jing found resolving his craving not as urgent but was curious about the Hundred Flower Valley Secret Technique, so he asked further.

"Our Hundred Flower Valley has four Secret Techniques that require the aid of Hundred Flowers Immortal Honey to cultivate. Generally, only the Valley Master and Valley Master candidates qualify for cultivation mainly because of the extremely low Immortal Honey yield to support numerous cultivators."

"However, if it's the Saint Heir, Hundred Flower Valley is willing to offer one technique."

"Among the four Secret Techniques, the Saint Heir may choose one from the following three, which will be delivered along with the Immortal Honey once I return to Hundred Flower Valley."

"Please do tell, Elder." Lin Jing said.

"The Metamorphosis Technique is a feigned death Secret Technique capable of concealing one's vitality. It's rumored that cultivating it to perfection can even evade heavenly tribulations. However, like the Beast Taming Sect, the Hundred Flower Valley inherited it by chance; hence, this Metamorphosis Technique remains incomplete."

"The second is the Feather Flight Technique, a flying Secret Technique far faster than conventional flight methods. A Hundred Flower Valley Nascent Soul Cultivator using it can elude ordinary Divinity Transformation Cultivators unless they have special means."

"The last is the Celestial Cocoon Technique, a healing Secret Technique that transforms spiritual power into silk, mimicking a cocoon to recover from injuries. No matter how severe the damage, one can heal slowly, even pill and soul injuries can be cured. With this technique in the Golden Core Stage, it's possible to activate Golden Core Divine Techniques multiple times without fearing Golden Core fragmentation."

"Huh?" After hearing this, Lin Jing's eyes sparkled, asking, "Elder, did you say the Metamorphosis Technique can conceal your vitality?"

This technique didn't sound particularly noticeable. Even as the Hundred Flower Valley allied with the Beast Taming Sect, Lin Jing wasn't aware of such a technique. After all, not many require this Secret Technique, with few past Valley Masters of Hundred Flower Valley having cultivated it.

But upon hearing that it can mask one's vitality, Lin Jing felt it perfectly matched with the Longevity Body, though currently, he utilizes other methods to conceal the body's characteristics. As his realm advances, the immense vitality becomes increasingly hard to hide, making it far more challenging to conceal than ordinary Cultivators, becoming akin to a vibrant "life sun" attracting myriad demons and monsters. Learning this Metamorphosis Technique might alleviate the situation.

"Indeed, do you wish to learn the Metamorphosis Technique? Our Valley Master can teach you personally."

"That won't be necessary, Elder. I'll accompany you to collect it, then I'll immediately leave the Great Wilderness."

Elder Fang was momentarily stunned.

Saint Heir, are you in such a hurry, off to reincarnate? Even with a Nascent Soul teaching you to avoid many pitfalls you won't use?

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