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Chapter 309 Void Runes, Silver Horn's Deal
Chapter 309 Void Runes, Silver Horn's Deal
Beneath the Enlightenment Tree, dappled sunlight casts shadows.
Chen Yi, Ji Wuchen, Yuan Lingling, and Qiu Li sat cross-legged in a circular formation.
The branches and leaves overhead swayed, and the scattered greenery seemed to come alive, rushing towards the four of them.
Among them, the greenery flowing towards Chen Yi was the most lush, almost enveloping his entire body in a layer of emerald-like radiance.
Chen Yi closed his eyes tightly, his consciousness completely sinking into the depths of his soul.
He is studying the Void-Piercing Spirit Eye.
This is an attempt to transcend social classes.
In the world of cultivation, for someone in the Nascent Soul stage to comprehend the Void Penetration Divine Power, which involves spatial rules, is nothing short of a pipe dream.
Even for a family as profound as the Ji family, after searching through their ten-thousand-year genealogy, there was only one ancestor who touched the threshold of the Nascent Soul stage, and that ancestor later became even more brilliant and went straight to the Divine Transformation stage.
Under normal circumstances, Chen Yi would have absolutely no chance of succeeding.
Although his spiritual strength far surpassed that of his peers, he still appeared immature when faced with the Void Realm Law, which was as obscure as a celestial book.
But he has a trump card.
Deep within the storage bracelet, the Void Beast's eye, borrowed from Ji Wuchen, was emitting a faint, eerie light.
Previously, Chen Yi had attempted to absorb the Dao essence within this eye.
It felt like digging granite with a wooden spoon—not only incredibly inefficient, but also causing a sharp, piercing pain to the very soul.
Insufficient spiritual sense, inadequate magical power, and a low level of supernatural abilities—these three mountains weighed heavily on him.
But now, the situation has changed.
As his cultivation level broke through and his divine soul advanced, coupled with the dense and pervasive Daoist aura beneath the Enlightenment Tree, the three great mountains seemed to crack open.
With a thought, Chen Yi's system panel unfolded in his mind.
[Detected fifth-tier Void Eye spirituality, currently absorbing it ————]
Progress: 2% - 3%
The numbers moved extremely slowly, and each change of the decimal point was accompanied by a tremor in Chen Yi's soul.
But this slow progress filled Chen Yi with an indescribable joy.
If it can move, it means the road is open.
Within the realm of the divine soul, the black and white yin-yang spheres slowly rotated, exuding an ancient and boundless aura.
As the devouring continued, a phantom vertical pupil gradually materialized above the Yin-Yang sphere.
It was blurry, as if viewed through a thick layer of frosted glass, but each flicker brought with it a wave that distorted the space of the soul.
The greenery of enlightenment is being consumed rapidly.
From the outside, the jade-like light surrounding Chen Yi flickered, as rapid as his breathing.
Deep within his soul, the illusory vertical pupil began to disintegrate, transforming into countless extremely intricate golden lines.
These lines intertwine and collide in the air, attempting to combine into some kind of mysterious pattern.
Chen Yi felt as if his soul had turned into a piece of red-hot iron, being repeatedly forged by an invisible hammer.
It hurts, yet it brings me joy.
He concentrated all his will and manipulated his spiritual power, trying to capture those wandering golden lines.
The first stroke.
Extremely difficult.
It's like an ordinary person trying to grasp flowing mercury with their hands.
After an unknown amount of time, just as Chen Yi felt that his divine soul power, comparable to the peak of the mid-stage of the fourth rank, was about to dry up, the green essence of enlightenment suddenly poured in, bringing a refreshing coolness.
With this boost, Chen Yi's spirits lifted, and his soul transformed into a carving knife, slamming down fiercely.
laugh-!
A crisp sound, like tearing silk, seemed to echo within the realm of the soul.
On the surface of the black and white yin-yang sphere, the first stroke of the first Void-Breaking Rune was finally deeply imprinted.
Although it was just one stroke, incomplete and flawed, it represented a qualitative leap.
boom!
Chen Yi felt as if a thunderbolt had exploded in his mind.
Immediately afterwards, the dark world before them collapsed and reformed.
He "saw" it even though he didn't open his eyes.
The world has changed.
The spiritual energy that originally filled the world was no longer a chaotic cloud of mist, but had transformed into countless threads of different colors and thicknesses.
The cyan wood elemental energy threads danced merrily, the red fire elemental energy threads darted wildly, and the yellow earth elemental energy threads were steady and heavy.
Behind these surface threads of spiritual energy lies a deeper, more hidden dimension.
There, there exists a certain underlying logic that sustains the operation of heaven and earth.
It's like the gears and springs inside a precision clock.
Click.
The gate to the realm of the divine soul seemed to have been opened by him through a barely perceptible crack.
Through this crack, Chen Yi glimpsed that higher-dimensional world.
The energy flowing there is more advanced and purer than spiritual energy.
[The Dao? The Law? Or—The Origin?]
Countless guesses flashed through Chen Yi's mind.
Is that the virtual world? The spirit world? Or the legendary world of gods and souls?
He couldn't be sure.
That world was too vast and too profound. He had only glimpsed it through the crack in the door, and he already felt dizzy.
But he knew he had made the right bet.
This one glance is worth more than ten years of arduous practice.
When Chen Yi turned his attention back to reality and sensed the spiritual energy of the surrounding world, an unprecedented sense of control arose spontaneously.
If his manipulation of spiritual power was "transferring" before, it is now "commanding".
He didn't even need to use any spells; with just a thought, the surrounding spiritual energy threads would obediently arrange and combine according to his wishes.
The flow of magical power became smoother, and the fusion of the nascent soul with the power of heaven and earth reached a perfect point of harmony.
A sudden realization dawned on Chen Yi.
At this rate, advancing to the mid-Nascent Soul stage will probably only take a few years.
If this idea were to get out, it would be enough to make those old monsters in the outside world who have been stuck in the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm for hundreds of years feel ashamed and indignant.
But it was precisely because of this that Chen Yi finally understood why the vast majority of cultivators could not break through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm even after a lifetime of effort.
After reaching the Nascent Soul stage, the competition is no longer about accumulating magical power.
If we compare magical power to water, then the period from the Nascent Soul stage to the early Nascent Soul stage is like water accumulating into a pool, while the middle Nascent Soul stage is about learning how to control the flow of water and even change its form.
It is about understanding the rules.
A master of rules can easily destroy a giant elephant that possesses brute force but does not understand the rules, even with only a tiny amount of magic power, as long as it hits a node of the rules.
This is the overwhelming power of the "Tao".
for a long time.
Chen Yi slowly opened his eyes.
A fleeting, dark golden light flashed in the depths of his pupils before returning to their original clarity and depth.
The greenery of enlightenment that had once surrounded him had been completely consumed.
He looked around.
Ji Wuchen and Qiu Li were sitting cross-legged not far away, forming a protective stance for him.
Upon seeing him wake up, both of them visibly relaxed somewhat.
Yuan Lingling was further away, her body shimmering with spiritual light, clearly also making the most of her time to digest what she had gained from her enlightenment.
To Chen Yi's slight surprise, Silver Horn of the Silver Spirit Clan hadn't left either.
This guy was leaning against the bluestone not far from Chen Yi, and he actually adopted a guardian's posture.
As for Yuanzhen—
Chen Yi scanned the area with his divine sense and found that the monk had already disappeared.
"We've been walking for about three hours," Ji Wuchen said in a low voice, noticing Chen Yi's gaze.
After a brief calculation, Chen Yi was surprised to find that his seclusion had actually taken several hours.
In a place where every inch of time is precious, like under the Enlightenment Tree, this is an extreme luxury.
As for Yuanzhen's departure, Chen Yi was not surprised.
The golden fruit had been picked, and the place had lost its greatest attraction for him.
In addition, besides Chen Yi, who is a "jinx," there are only the Silver Spirit Clan prodigies who are hostile to him. Yuan Zhen, who is extremely shrewd, would naturally not stay and make a fool of himself.
There are countless opportunities in hidden realms; there's no need to put all your eggs in one basket.
Chen Yi stood up and stretched his stiff neck, his bones cracking like popping beans.
He cupped his hands in thanks to Ji Wuchen and Qiu Li, saying, "Thank you both for your protection."
"Brother Chen, you're too kind." Ji Wuchen waved his hand, then his expression turned serious, and he lowered his voice, saying, "But Brother Chen, you should be careful."
"Um?"
"The situation outside is very tense right now." Ji Wuchen frowned slightly and spoke very quickly. "Everyone is saying that you assassinated your fellow practitioners with cruel methods."
Especially Huo Yuan Zhenjun, after his Nascent Soul escaped, he spread rumors that you were the murderer, and even rallied a group of cultivators who had also suffered losses in the secret realm, accusing you of the sneak attack that caused their heavy losses.
"Right now, there are quite a few people waiting for you at the exit of the Black Mountain Secret Realm, and even on the outskirts of this core area, trying to cause you trouble. Senior Xuan Yin is still protecting you and arguing for you, so you need to be careful."
After listening, Chen Yi's expression remained unchanged; he simply nodded and said, "Understood."
This method of splashing dirty water was within his expectations.
Huo Yuan Zhenjun's physical body was destroyed, leaving only his nascent soul. Chen Yi could understand his eagerness for revenge.
"I understand. It's a small matter. I know who is impersonating me to harm people. There's no need to take it to heart."
"Please wait here for a moment, I'm going to pick someone up."
Chen Yi left behind a sentence, and with a flicker, he disappeared from the spot.
After a while.
Chen Yi appeared in the outer area of the illusion.
Ning Bu'er was sitting on a dead tree, waiting idly for Chen Yi to come out.
Chen Yi didn't take her in before because the illusion was bizarre, and everyone saw different things. Once you went deep into it, it was easy to get separated and lost.
With Ning Bu'er's current strength, forcibly bringing her in would only become a burden, or even harm her.
But now it's different.
A golden light flashed in Chen Yi's eyes.
What was originally a hazy and deceptive fourth-grade illusion in his eyes has now become as clear as the lines on his palm.
In his eyes, the fog that could disorient people was reduced to the most essential trajectory of spiritual energy flow.
Where are the traps, where is the path to survival, where are the illusionary nodes, where is the central point of the formation?
Everything is clear at a glance.
It's like a skilled architect looking at a detailed construction drawing.
This feeling is simply indescribable.
"Let's go."
Chen Yi walked up behind Ning Bu'er and gently patted her shoulder.
Upon seeing Chen Yi, Ning Bu'er exclaimed with delight, "You've finally come out!"
A lion stared at me for a long time, seemingly with malicious intent, but as you said, I kept my distance and didn't attack; I just stayed away.
Chen Yi nodded. "Understood. Come inside with me, I'll guide you to enlightenment."
Chen Yi didn't explain much. Ning Bu'er trusted him completely and quickly followed. Two faint golden lights suddenly shone deep in Chen Yi's eyes.
The penetrating power of the Insightful Eyes was suddenly released, instantly piercing through the illusion.
The thick, leaden mist of the fourth-order illusion, which was originally enough to block divine sense, peeled away layer by layer in his vision, revealing the core restriction patterns.
He did not walk alone, but turned to the side and stayed close to Ning Bu'er.
"Guard your spirit platform, leave the rest to me."
Chen Yi's voice was not loud, but it conveyed an undeniable calmness.
He raised his right hand as if to make a gesture, his fingertips tracing a line in the air.
The thick fog encountered some kind of invisible resistance and automatically dissipated to both sides three feet in front of the two people.
Ning Bu Er felt light all over.
The agonizing screams that tried to rip out her soul vanished without a trace the moment Chen Yi approached.
Whenever a subtle fluctuation of spiritual energy appeared beneath his feet, Chen Yi could always sense it in advance.
He would either gently tug at her sleeve or point her to a subtle angle.
The two moved steadily through the perilous thicket of restrictions.
Chen Yi stayed by Ning Bu'er's side the whole time.
Whenever a dangerous aura tried to approach, the eerie light in his eyes would shatter it.
In this fourth-order illusionary realm, which could trap countless cultivators, Chen Yi walked at a leisurely pace.
He led Ning Bu'er and carved out an absolutely safe passage through the deadly terrain.
This is not a perilous situation fraught with danger.
This is Chen Yi's back garden.
After awakening the first rune of the Void Eye, this space, which he once had to be careful around, now embraces him.
They move about freely, with ease.
Moonlight shines down beneath the Bodhi tree.
Ji Wuchen and Qiu Li had long since disappeared, and this small space returned to tranquility, with only Yin Jiao and Yuan Lingling sitting cross-legged.
The two did not sit idly for long periods, but instead took breaks and rested intermittently.
Silverhorn, who is usually proud and taciturn, has changed his attitude today.
He leaned slightly towards Yuan Lingling, his mouth never stopping, talking about everything from the subtle changes in spatial supernatural powers to the evolution of the Silver Spirit Clan's talents.
Yuan Lingling mostly listened, occasionally nodding, her expression showing a hint of reverence for her senior.
Footsteps sounded.
Chen Yi, holding Ning Bu'er's hand, walked through the drooping branches and into the area shrouded in the spiritual energy of enlightenment.
Silver Horn's words came to an abrupt halt.
He subconsciously looked up, his gaze sweeping over Chen Yi before landing on the beautiful figure beside him.
What a face it was!
She was as aloof as a celestial being from the moon palace, yet her brows held a hint of heartbreaking fragility due to her unhealed injuries.
Silver Horn's pupils contracted slightly, and his legs, which were originally crossed, sprang up instantly, leaving Yuan Lingling, who was still listening to the lecture, standing aside. He took a few steps to stand in front of Chen Yi.
On the surface, he remained calm.
Secretly, a divine thought transmitted into Chen Yi's ear: "Fellow Daoist Chen, could this be your sister-in-law? Such beauty is truly breathtaking, even the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden descended to earth could not compare!"
Before Chen Yi could respond, Silver Horn's eyes flashed, as if he had sensed something. His voice transmission carried a newfound certainty: "I observe that your aura is both cold and scorching, and there is a hint of fire poison coursing through your meridians. Could you be following the Nine Yin Demon Flame lineage?"
Chen Yi remained calm and replied, "Her name is Fairy Ning. She does indeed cultivate this path, but she is injured and urgently needs the Demonic Flame Source to heal her."
"The Origin of the Nine Yin Demonic Flame —"
Silver Horn's eyes darted around, his gaze sweeping over Chen Yi and Ning Bu'er's tightly clasped hands.
The two have a very close relationship.
If we can use this as a breakthrough, how can we not achieve great things?
He immediately transmitted his voice, his tone brimming with confidence: "If it were anything else, it wouldn't matter, but this Nine Yin Demon Flame Origin, my Silver Spirit Realm actually has clues about it."
Chen Yi raised an eyebrow, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes: "Oh? Tell me more."
Seeing that the fish had taken the bait, Silver Horn didn't hesitate and immediately offered his reward: "It's still the place where my ancestors, ancient powerful beings, fell. If you're willing to help me once, I'm willing to give you a fifth-tier Golden Thunder Fruit and a near-fifth-tier Thunder Fruit."
He paused, observing Chen Yi's expression, and then added, "Add a portion of the quasi-fifth-order Nine Yin Demon Flame Origin."
Chen Yi pondered for a moment.
The fifth-tier Golden Thunder Fruit is a sacred object for body tempering that even Nascent Soul cultivators would fight tooth and nail to obtain.
In addition, Ning Bu'er urgently needed the essence of demonic flames —
It's actually quite hard to refuse.
"Silver Horn, with these terms, I've actually taken advantage of you quite a bit," Chen Yi said calmly, looking at Silver Horn.
"Fellow Daoist Chen, you flatter me."
Silver Horn waved his hands repeatedly, his face beaming with a genuine smile. "It is my honor to let you, fellow Daoist, benefit from this."
He's really open-minded.
The man before me is unfathomable. What seems like a loss now is actually a good deed done.
Making a powerful person owe you a favor could be a lifeline in the event of a life-or-death crisis.