Cultivation: Being Immortal Chapter 800

Year 7550 of the Xia Calendar, Planet Cape III

Lin Jiang positioned himself within the void, crafting complex spells while his spirit energy trailed along to envelop the swastika symbol, gradually eroding the golden radiance upon it.

This procedure extended across an entire month, and once that time passed, the swastika symbol faded entirely, its final sliver of golden light surging straight into Lin Jiang’s mind.

Onlookers nearby trembled in horror, yet Lin Jiang refused to halt the process. Possession or otherwise, fear held no sway over him, particularly now that he had stepped into the Transmigration Stage.

The golden light pierced his mind, manifesting a diminutive bald figure seated there. Suddenly, Lin Jiang’s mind brimmed with scriptures; their languages escaped his grasp, but a compelling urge arose to forsake all and seek shelter in Buddhism.

"Freedom Bestowing Sutra."

A chill sneer rose within Lin Jiang’s heart as he sharpened his focus, unleashing his spirit power straight at the tiny bald figure.

"Be careful, this is the Freedom Bestowing Sutra of the Buddhist sect, the most mysterious ability of Buddhist cultivation. It can turn cultivators from other systems into their followers. Once transformed, they are incredibly loyal and will never betray."

To put it in modern terms, the Buddhist sect is like a virus; their greatest strength is not their cultivation or combat power, but this ability to transform others. In my world, there was a Transmigration Stage expert who was transformed and became a Bodhisattva of their sect, which caused panic among others…"

Xia Qingshan’s voice echoed into Lin Jiang’s ears yet again. Lin Jiang sensed Xia Qingshan’s tendency toward excessive talk; absent some assurance, how bold would he be to permit this entity entry into his mind?

Not only did Lin Jiang repel the little bald figure’s advance, but he also clashed with it head-on. No system aid required; his personal spirit strength utterly dominated. Ultimately, the little bald figure dissolved into golden light and vanished for good. Lin Jiang swiftly drew in that golden light.

"Are you alright?"

Opening his eyes revealed Cao Ying’s face etched with concern. Lin Jiang shook his head.

"It’s all over; let’s return to the Cape III base."

With a wave, Lin Jiang dismissed the group. The assembled experts departed, though Cao Ying lingered.

"Who was that bald guy? An alien? And what was that symbol about?"

"The bald guy practices Buddhist cultivation, which is a type of cultivator system that is different from ours. It comes from an unknown world. His level is called arhat, which is equivalent to our Tao Achieving."

"Tao Achieving? He’s so strong! How did he appear? We searched every area within ten light-years of Cape III, and there were no life planets. It’s only been about a hundred years since the last meteorite appeared. Did he fly here?"

"I can’t answer your specific questions right now; I need time to think."

Lin Jiang shook his head. Such queries eluded him too; his knowledge remained scant.

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From the sea of knowledge, Lin Jiang drew in the golden light, gradually unveiling details about the Buddhist cultivator. Named Arhat Huangyuan, this Buddhist cultivator hailed from Lingjing planet, a realm entirely devoted to Buddhist cultivation where every practitioner pursued Buddha’s doctrines.

Lingjing boasted immense might, hosting hundreds of arhats across the planet alongside dozens of Bodhisattvas, yet no true Buddha matching the Mahayana Stage existed—for they revered a Buddha Lord. This Buddha Lord dwelt not on Lingjing but on a separate world, revered by Buddhist cultivators as Buddhism’s sacred realm: Ling Star.

Ling Star stood as the ultimate sanctuary for all Buddhist cultivators. Within Lingjing’s Buddhist cultivation path, their deepest aspiration lay in attaining the Bodhisattva Realm, surviving the heavenly tribulation, and ascending to Ling Star for everlasting life amid boundless joy.

"I want to know about that Buddhist cultivator."

Xia Qingshan materialized anew, voicing his demand.

"Have you heard of Lingjing Star?"

"No, where is this Lingjing Star, and how strong is it?"

"Are you in such a hurry because a planet has appeared that you don’t know about, and now you are scared?"

"What do you want to say?"

"It’s nothing. I want to tell you that if we want to work together, we must first be sincere. Sincerity is the only foundation for cooperation. If you continue to hide things from me, it could lead to a big failure."

"Are you trying to blackmail me?"

"No, think bigger. Lingjing Star is a world of Buddhist cultivation, with hundreds of arhats and dozens of bodhisattvas, almost several times stronger than Blue Star. Moreover, Lingjing Star is a branch of Ling Star, equivalent to the status of Jiang Star and Blue Star. If Lingjing Star is so powerful, then how strong do you think Ling Star is?"

"It’s impossible. How could there be such a powerful planet? What about the planet’s ruler…?"

Xia Qingshan’s expression shifted in shock. From his understanding, Jiang Star might advance, but never to such heights, as it served to uphold his primary self’s standing. Clones existed merely for reaping. Yet if Lingjing Star wielded such power, what unfathomable might did Ling Star’s sovereign possess?

"We have encountered an unprecedented strong enemy, haven’t we?"

"If what you say is true, we are indeed facing an unprecedented strong enemy. Blue Star may not be our opponent. The Immortal Language of Buddhist cultivators is very advanced, and their magical powers are at a higher level than what I experienced in my previous world. The Buddhist cultivators that invaded my world back then were just a small group, and after we won, we didn’t think about counterattacking the Buddhist cultivators; instead, we closed off the world."

Xia Qingshan spoke with bitterness. He had previously boasted of his former world’s triumph over Buddhist cultivators and plans for retaliation, yet truth revealed their world gripped by dread. Ultimately, they squandered vast resources to seal the planet away.

Lin Jiang gazed at Xia Qingshan in astonishment. This fellow had performed so convincingly earlier that Lin Jiang took it at face value. Now this revelation?

"It’s possible that your world no longer exists. From the memories of this Buddhist cultivator, they are very fanatic about converting heretics. Do you understand what I mean?"

"I know. We are also considered heretics in their eyes."

"Yes, so give up on illusions and prepare for battle. You can reveal any hidden cards you have; otherwise, we all might die together. You wouldn’t want to be swallowed by someone after we’re gone, would you?"

"The hidden cards I have left are useless to you."

"Why do you say that?"

"Do you know that the cultivation techniques in the world of Buddhist cultivators have a very important characteristic?"

"Telekinesis?"

"Yes, telekinesis is the surface cause. The true cause is the power of rules. I give the power of rules to the people on the planet, making their abilities stronger. However, you cannot receive my gift; you are not from this world."

"I see, in other words, you don’t trust me."

Lin Jiang let out a scoff. The reasoning clicked instantly. As an outsider to this world, Lin Jiang stood ineligible for Xia Qingshan’s boon. Still, he could cultivate independently, perhaps even unraveling Xia Qingshan’s power to one day overpower him.

Thus, Xia Qingshan harbored no trust in Lin Jiang. He had concealed this entirely before, and without Buddhist cultivation’s emergence, he would never impart even a fragment.

"If you were in my position, you wouldn’t trust anyone either."

"So have you decided to teach others now?"

"I won’t teach. The gap with Lingjing Star can be filled with technology. The battle on Cape III Planet completely proved that technology has great potential. The combination of cultivation and technology is much stronger than Buddhist cultivation. You can easily order the creation of more space weapons."

Xia Qingshan declared resolutely. Blue Star’s cultivators fell largely under Lin Jiang’s sway. Teaching any would swiftly reach Lin Jiang’s ears, secrecy impossible. Hence, he chose against it, wagering on technological might instead.

"I understand now. We are all connected like grasshoppers on a single rope. In the future, let’s be more sincere. Think about how you can help us. In the past, Xia Qingshan could still bless us. What about you? You have nothing."

"The fortune you gain is borrowed from your own future. Have you not thought that when your human cultivators became strong, you almost got wiped out by the demon race? Are you sure you still need to borrow from your future fortune?"

"Well, that’s not necessary. Let’s leave it like this. Please disappear. I know it’s not convenient for you to show yourself. I have a meeting to attend."

Lin Jiang gestured dismissively. A vast assembly awaited him still. Xia Qingshan could hardly appear openly, demanding his withdrawal. Lin Jiang too readied himself for grand mobilization.