Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal? Chapter 733: Breakthrough to the Integration Realm
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Chapter 733: Breakthrough to the Integration Realm
Earth Star, Upper Realm.
A vast, crumbling wasteland stretched out beneath the thick gray fog that smothered the world.
From the dark caverns where the so-called "immortals" sought refuge, the chilling sound of bone-deep gnawing occasionally drifted out. At times, the rustle of squirming insects broke the silence, but otherwise, the world remained eerily still.
"ROAR—!"
Suddenly, a furious bellow exploded from the heart of the subterranean world.
This roar instantly shattered the silence, throwing the stagnant world into a state of agitation.
Deep within their caves, countless demon immortals began to tremble in fear.
In the furthest reaches of the caverns, Chen Niu woke from his seclusion. Fragmented memories from his fallen avatar pulsed in his mind—visions of a sword cultivator masked in mystery, clad in white robes, and wielding a silver-black longsword. This individual possessed a combat prowess that far eclipsed other Ascenders of the same rank and had been marked as the "variable."
It was this very person who had extinguished his avatar in the Lower Realm.
The loss of the avatar itself was not the primary concern.
The avatar’s core purpose was merely to act as his eyes and ears, gathering intelligence.
However, this death had significantly drained his own power while yielding almost no useful information in return... No one would be pleased with such a disastrous trade.
"Big brother, what has happened? Why such rage?" Wu E’s silhouette slowly materialized from the shadows before Chen Niu, accompanied by the sound of heavy, rhythmic crawling.
"My avatar was slain," Chen Niu replied, his face twisted in a dark scowl.
Demonic energy swirled violently around him, coalescing into a slightly smaller version of himself—another differentiated avatar. As this new form solidified, the aura of Chen Niu’s main body visibly plummeted.
"Only big brother’s avatar was killed? Are these variables truly that formidable?" Wu E’s expression shifted, a flicker of concern crossing his face as he inquired: "What of my own avatar? Has it also fallen to the variable?"
"Your avatar..."
Chen Niu delved once more into the fractured memories returned by his dead double.
This time, he specifically searched for traces of Wu E.
As he watched the disjointed scenes play out, his expression became increasingly strange. When he looked back at Wu E, his eyes betrayed a hint of awkwardness.
To put it bluntly...
He had never anticipated his avatar would commit such acts toward Wu E’s avatar.
It could only be described as an act of utter desperation.
But if the avatar had done it, did that imply his main body harbored similar impulses?
"Your avatar is unharmed," Chen Niu said quickly, avoiding Wu E’s inquisitive stare. "It has successfully seized Taotie’s body, and the variables are still unaware. However, with my avatar gone, yours has lost its protection. Its situation is now quite precarious...
The priority is to dispatch another avatar to the Lower Realm immediately.
With the Fourth Well of Heaven now open, I can send a more powerful manifestation downstairs. There is no need to fear being killed by those variables again."
From Chen Niu’s perspective,
Even if variables sought to grow stronger, they still required time to progress, didn't they?
But his avatar was a different matter entirely.
The opening of the Well of Heaven allowed him to transmit a greater portion of his power downward.
Gaining strength through this method was far more efficient than the slow grind of traditional Cultivation.
"I am grateful for your efforts, big brother," Wu E said, sighing in relief upon hearing his avatar survived.
By now, Chen Niu had utilized his supernatural power to pry open a narrow rift, sending his new avatar through.
The moment the passage cracked open, a surge of rich spiritual energy poured out. Both Chen Niu and Wu E inhaled deeply, savoring the sensation.
Regrettably, the flow was meager.
After a few breaths, the spiritual energy was entirely consumed by the two demon immortals.
Wu E and Chen Niu traded looks, the naked greed for the Lower Realm reflected in their eyes.
The Upper Realm might be titled the Immortal Realm, but in truth, the current Lower Realm was the real paradise for the 'immortals' of the Upper Realm.
For demon immortals like them, the Ascenders of the Lower Realm were nothing more than ripening fruit—each one a succulent, living pill.
They only had to wait for the day the Well of Heaven fully opened. Then, they could descend and feast to their hearts' content!
As for the immortals of Lingxiao Palace, since everyone served the lords of the Celestial God Clan, as long as they were subtle about their feeding, no one would object.
"Very well, Wu E. I have nothing more for you; return to your post. Report any strange movements from the avatar to me immediately."
Chen Niu used his massive frame to obstruct the slowly sealing entrance of the passage.
By dismissing Wu E, he could monopolize the lingering spiritual energy near the rift.
It was better not to indulge so openly in front of his subordinate.
Wu E nodded, stifling his hunger as he retreated into the gloom. However, before vanishing, he glanced back at Chen Niu. The main body of the elder demon had grown noticeably weaker after splitting his soul twice. Wu E’s calm gaze turned frigid, a flash of murderous intent buried deep within his eyes before he masked it completely.
The Celestial God Clan lord had issued a stern warning.
They were forbidden from opening passages to the Lower Realm without cause, even for a moment.
Every action was being watched by those lords.
Though he wasn't entirely certain if this surveillance was real,
He wasn't willing to take the risk.
No matter how much he craved the resources of the Lower Realm,
He did not dare open a passage without a valid excuse.
Greed could easily lead to execution.
Wu E did not fear death itself, but he terrified of his soul being cast into the endless void—condemned to eternal darkness until his demonic soul and spirit withered away, serving as fodder for the nothingness.
However, while he couldn't open a passage to find food,
It seemed a feast might present itself before the gates truly opened?
If Chen Niu were to create just one more avatar,
His main body would be weakened enough for Wu E to overpower him.
They were brothers in name, but among demons, such bonds held little weight compared to power.
"Jiejie~" Wu E let out a raspy, sinister laugh.
He returned to his lair to wait.
Chen Niu had always viewed him as a reckless fool, never realizing that his behavior was merely a facade designed for self-preservation.
...
Meanwhile, in the Lower Realm.
Chen Huaian was unaware that a second avatar had been dispatched the moment he slew the first.
His original plan was to head straight to the fifth Demon Sealing Pagoda. However, with the Sect Summoning Token on cooldown, a solo journey felt reckless. If he stumbled upon another Fierce Beast like Qiongqi—the type that only listened after a brutal beating—he might actually meet his end inside.
Consequently, Chen Huaian decided to prioritize his breakthrough from the Nascent Soul stage to the Integration Realm.
Doing so would extend the time he could summon Void Shattering realm cultivators via the Sect Summoning Token.
It would also allow him to better manage the Void Shattering realm elders from the Cangyun Realm, such as Lin Fan.
He retreated to the depths of the fourth Demon Sealing Pagoda, taking a cross-legged position near the now-active fourth Well of Heaven. He quickly erected several defensive formations; should anyone approach, these barriers would give him enough time to break his meditation.
Furthermore, he was already on the precipice of the Integration Realm.
This advancement should not require much time.
"Let us begin."
Chen Huaian plunged into a state of deep meditation.
With a clear spiritual platform and a resolute Dao Heart, he began circulating the Oceanborn Art at its maximum capacity, drawing the surrounding spiritual energy into his body.