frightfiction #242 - Xiao Leiyin Temple
#242 - Xiao Leiyin Temple
“People say the water in the River of Oblivion is the water of forgetfulness, but they don't know that the River of Oblivion originates from the Sea of Blood. The Sea of Blood contains the blood of the heavens and the earth, leaving only its blood toxins and filth, and then filtering out the essence to form the mighty River of Oblivion. But the River of Oblivion has long since dried up and should never appear in this world. Something is not right!” The Great自在天魔's eyes were full of seriousness.
“What's not right?” Zhang Chen asked.
“I don't remember, I just vaguely feel that the water of the River of Oblivion should never appear in this world.” The Great自在天魔 said.
Zhang Chen pondered slightly upon hearing this, and then recounted what had happened to him in the River of Oblivion. The Great自在天魔 was stunned, and then thoughtfully said: “If we speculate according to what you said, there should be two possibilities.”
“What two possibilities?” Zhang Chen asked.
“The first is that the other party is an elf born from the water of the River of Oblivion, but the world is changing drastically today, and there should be no existence of various spiritualities at all. However, you said that there is still a weak spiritual energy in that world, so everything is still possible. The second is that some old fellow buried in the underworld has not completely died, and is eking out a living like me, merging with the water of the River of Oblivion and using the water of the River of Oblivion to prolong his life.” The Great自在天魔 said.
Zhang Chen pondered upon hearing this. Regardless of which situation it was, the other party was extremely terrifying and he could not provoke them at will.
“However, the water of the River of Oblivion has the divine power to cleanse souls. For cultivators who cultivate the divine soul, it is a supreme divine object that can help people quickly break through and condense the Yin God. This thing is very precious and rare. I remember that in the past, there seemed to be ancient forces that managed the water of the Yellow Springs, and did not allow outsiders to steal it.” The Great自在天魔's words faltered here. He wanted to recall something, but he couldn't remember it.
“It actually has this effect?” Zhang Chen said with a surprised expression upon hearing this.
“Of course, if you are a ghost cultivator who cultivates the Great Dao of the Divine Soul, with the assistance of the water of the Yellow Springs, you can transform into a Yin God in less than three years.” The Great自在天魔 said.
While speaking, Zhang Chen put away the essence of the Yellow Springs, and then turned into a mist and rolled in the mountains, returning to his own Bagua Furnace cave, and took action to refine the treasures in the Bagua Furnace.
“It will probably take a long time to refine that treasure. Whether it is refining the Taiyi Geng Metal or the mysterious ball, it cannot be refined in three or five days.” Zhang Chen returned to the Bagua Furnace, reached out and stroked the barrier of the Bagua Furnace, and then used his heart to feel the magical aura in the Bagua Furnace. He saw that the Taiyi Geng Metal was still bright and shining, but there was no sign of melting.
Zhang Chen pondered slightly, and directly threw the essence of the Yellow Springs into the Bagua Furnace, allowing the Bagua Furnace to burn and melt it. Then Zhang Chen continued to ponder his own Qi refining technique.
He always felt that the essence of the Yellow Springs was not appropriate. What if the old fellow tampered with it and he didn't know it? If this old fellow plotted against him, his trouble would be great.
It would be better to throw it directly into the Bagua Furnace, and no matter what your plan is, directly refine it all into ashes.
Zhang Chen's Qi refining technique was already complete, reaching a state where it could not be cultivated any further. Other skills could not be upgraded by cultivation. The only thing that could be cultivated was probably the visualization method. Zhang Chen could try to enter a higher number of days in the spiritual world.
Just as Zhang Chen was pondering how to enter the thirty-fifth heaven, Xie Lingyun came, leading more than three hundred men who had comprehended the martial arts Qi and blood, climbing all the way and stopping in front of the cave.
“I have brought you the people. They are all experts who have ignited their Qi and blood with the help of the Jiaolong's flesh and blood and entered the Great Dao of Qi and Blood.” Xie Lingyun said.
Zhang Chen looked at the three hundred or so young men in iron armor, pondered slightly and said: “Will it be too conspicuous? Will Pingbian Wangfu cast their eyes over here when they see people gathering here?”
“Don't worry, I just called them over to recognize people. Later, I will send them to wander around the mountains nearby, pretending to be looking for mysteries that ran out of the tomb. Three hundred armored soldiers scattered into the mountains are not conspicuous. After all, the Inspection Department has always had experts wandering in the mountains.” Xie Lingyun said, waving his hand to call the three hundred warriors to disperse into the mountains.
Zhang Chen looked at Xie Lingyun, his eyes flowing with golden light, and saw that Xie Lingyun's body had a trace of inexplicable scorching air flowing in the air. He thoughtfully said: “Could it be that you have also cultivated martial arts?”
“Of course, martial arts strengthen Qi and blood, which can strengthen the soul and assist in the cultivation of the Yin God. Of course I want to cultivate it.” Xie Lingyun said: “I have not only cultivated martial arts, but I have also entered the door.”
Zhang Chen looked at Xie Lingyun, then lowered his voice and said: “I'll tell you a secret. If you can slaughter the life evolved from mystery, or find the body of an ancient saint, and use the blood of an ancient saint to ignite your Qi and blood, your body will mutate and transform into a supreme saint.”
Zhang Chen didn't intend to hide this secret, and he also knew that he couldn't hide it at all. As someone slaughters a saint in the future, they will inevitably be stained with the saint's blood, so it is better to inform Xie Lingyun in advance.
He didn't know if his niece's body was damaged or if blood flowed out during the previous battle. He informed Xie Lingyun in advance, so that Xie Lingyun could take the lead in the future.
After all, Xie Lingyun can be regarded as his own person now. If there are any benefits, of course, Xie Lingyun will get them first. If Pingbian Wangfu studies the use of divine blood first, I'm afraid the situation will be unfavorable to him.
Moreover, only by telling this news to Xie Lingyun, and Xie Lingyun relaying the news to the imperial court, will the imperial court know the power of it, and will use all its strength to fight with Pingbian Wangfu, and he will have the opportunity to fish in troubled waters.
Sure enough, after Xie Lingyun heard Zhang Chen's words, a look of caution appeared in his eyes: “Is that really so?”
Zhang Chen nodded very affirmatively, and saw Xie Lingyun hurriedly said: “Then isn't something big going to happen? Pingbian Wangfu has obtained the body of a god and demon, I'm afraid it won't be long before they break through the defense of the god and demon's body, and then they will definitely be able to discover the clues.”
Xie Lingyun was a little anxious. If Pingbian Wangfu cultivates a large number of saints, will the imperial court have a way out?
The flesh is sacred! It is not the same as the gods who have merged with mystery and blood inheritance.
ps: Here, gods and saints are distinguished. The mystery is the main body, the power of faith is the energy, and the mystery born is the saint. The flesh and blood have incredible effects, so as not to confuse everyone. Gods generally refer to all mysteries in the real world.
Zhang Chen looked at Xie Lingyun and nodded: “Nowadays, people merge the power of blood, the mysterious body, and the flesh to become gods, but there is a class of natural gods, called saints. Saints, use incense and faith to sacrifice to mystery, which can make them give birth to flesh and blood bodies, and naturally master the Great Dao. Their flesh and blood are very magical.”
Zhang Chen was not afraid to tell Xie Lingyun, because there is no spiritual energy in this world, and even if he uses the power of faith to worship, no mystery will be born as a god.
“Incense sacrifices to mystery can transform into saints? The news you know is too terrifying to hear. Is this news guaranteed to be true?” Xie Lingyun asked solemnly again.
"Of course, but not all mysterious entities can transform into sacred beings after undergoing incense offerings and sacrifices." Zhang Chen nodded, adding another sentence.
Xie Lingyun couldn't sit still upon hearing this and hurriedly left.
However, after walking a dozen steps, she turned back: "Right, I forgot to tell you something. The Yellow Sky Dao seems to have allied with the Pingbian Royal Mansion. During this Godly Tomb Creation contest, experts from the Yellow Sky Dao secretly helped the Pingbian Royal Mansion. You shouldn't go back to Yellow Dawn Temple, lest you put yourself in danger."
Upon hearing this, an image flashed in Zhang Chen's mind. He thought of Little Bean. How could he leave Little Bean alone at Yellow Dawn Temple? Moreover, he still needed to seek out Qi Refining techniques from the Yellow Sky Dao, so how could he bear to leave?
Therefore, Zhang Chen shook his head: "I have my own plans in this matter."
Seeing that she couldn't persuade Zhang Chen, Xie Lingyun could only leave helplessly.
And unbeknownst to anyone, the little tiger in Zhang Chen's arms quietly opened its eyes, a thoughtful look in its pupils: "Refining the physical body and igniting the lifeblood with the blood of a sacred being can evolve one's physical body into a god? This is simply a shocking secret! What is this kid's background? He seems to know quite a few secrets."
"I remember there seems to be a large tomb in the Great Wilderness that contains the sacred body this kid is talking about, but that tomb is incredibly dangerous, not as safe as this tomb. I'm afraid I won't have the strength to excavate it." Zhao Lie's eyes flickered, a look of contemplation in his eyes, his heart already running to Java.
Seeing Xie Lingyun's figure disappear, Zhang Chen sat cross-legged in front of the Eight Trigrams Furnace and began his cultivation. Since he couldn't cultivate supernatural powers and techniques, he might as well explore his spiritual world. There were great secrets within the spiritual world, worthy of Zhang Chen's efforts.
As Zhang Chen entered meditation, his soul flashed into the mysterious spiritual world. The first layer of the spiritual world was still filled with black winds and endless black sand rolling between heaven and earth.
A cyan lotus flickered, and strands of chaotic energy fell, protecting Zhang Chen's soul.
Looking at the black sand filling the sky and earth, a thought suddenly flashed in Zhang Chen's mind: "I wonder if my Wind-Fixing Talisman can fix this black sand if it's upgraded?"
If he could fix this black sand, it would be easier for Zhang Chen to explore the spiritual world. Once the sandstorm dissipated, he could see the full picture of the spiritual world.
Thinking of this, Zhang Chen's eyes turned to the Wind-Fixing Talisman:
[13 Skills (Tier 1): Wind-Fixing Talisman (0/4000)]
[Note 1: Can fix Tier 1 winds]
[Points: 512000]
"What's the point of keeping these points? Now I can try upgrading it. If I can fix the black wind between heaven and earth, then I'll make a fortune. If I can't fix the black wind between heaven and earth, I'll still upgrade the skill, so there's no loss."
Thinking of this, Zhang Chen directly added points:
[13 Skills (Tier 2): Wind-Fixing Talisman (0/8000)]
[13 Skills (Tier 3): Wind-Fixing Talisman (0/16000)]
… …
[13 Skills (Tier 5): Wind-Fixing Talisman (0/64000)]
… …
[13 Skills (Tier 7): Wind-Fixing Talisman (0/256000)]
[13 Skills (Tier 8): Wind-Fixing Talisman (0/512000)]
[Note 1: Can fix Tier 8 Divine Winds.]
[Points: 204000]
Zhang Chen's Wind-Fixing Talisman was upgraded to Tier 8, costing 512,000 points. At this time, Zhang Chen only had 204,000 points left, and he could no longer upgrade it.
Thus, the Wind-Fixing Talisman became the highest-level talisman in Zhang Chen's possession.
As the Wind-Fixing Talisman was upgraded to Tier 8, Zhang Chen poured his mana into the Wind-Fixing Talisman. The next moment, a mysterious force spread out from Zhang Chen's body. Wherever the wave passed, the black sand that filled the sky suddenly stopped, and the hurricane that was originally howling like ghosts also suddenly stopped fluctuating.
With Zhang Chen as the center, all the hurricanes within a radius of eight hundred meters disappeared at this moment. There were no more hurricane surges within eight hundred meters.
Black sand fell from the sky with a crackling sound, covering the ground with a thick layer of black sand.
Within a radius of eight hundred meters centered on Zhang Chen, and outside a radius of eight hundred meters, were simply two different worlds.
Outside eight hundred meters, the hurricane roared, and inside eight hundred meters, it was quiet and peaceful.
Looking at the black wind outside, Zhang Chen inexplicably knew some of its origins:
[Tier 12 Black Wind (Outer Area - Residual Power).]
[Note 1: The sky is hazy, the earth is dark, the sky is dark and the sun cannot be seen, blowing down Mount Sumeru.]
"All black winds in the world that are not as high a level as my Wind-Fixing Talisman are restrained by me, and I can grasp their information." Zhang Chen carefully sensed the mysteries of the Wind-Fixing Talisman, a look of joy in his eyes.
At this time, eight more Wind-Fixing Talismans were derived.
Zhang Chen's mind moved, and all eight Wind-Fixing Talismans were activated. The eight Wind-Fixing Talismans flew out, spreading in all directions. Within a radius of 6,400 meters centered on Zhang Chen, the wind and sand stopped, and the surrounding scenery appeared before Zhang Chen's eyes, allowing Zhang Chen to identify the full picture before him.
Beneath the ruins of the palace were winding steps. Below the steps were dozens of overlapping palace ruins. On the palace ruins were imprinted strange, huge claw marks. It looked as if these palaces had been shattered by the claw marks.
The shattered palaces were located in the very center of the palm prints, embedded within them.
The claw marks were deep in the rock, probably several feet deep, and strands of blue-green gas floated out, looking very eerie.
Zhang Chen carefully scanned the claw marks and the green light flowing from them, his eyes full of caution.
Looking up again, he saw that there was still a palace on the top of the mountain. The palace was still intact, which was a pleasant surprise to Zhang Chen.
Seeing this, Zhang Chen didn't say a word and directly abandoned the dilapidated ruins in front of him and climbed towards the top of the mountain. He climbed to the top of the mountain without any obstacles and arrived in front of the palace, and then Zhang Chen couldn't help but be stunned.
Do you know what he saw?
Although the entire palace was intact, there were traces of potholes and cracks on the jade bricks on the ground, as well as terrifying claw marks and scarlet bloodstains.
"This palace seems to be a Buddhist temple." Zhang Chen stared at the palace for a moment and saw that the entire palace had a bit of the style of a Buddhist temple.
Then, Zhang Chen carefully avoided the potholes and bloodstains and walked towards the main hall of the palace. Coming closer and looking at the plaque of the main hall, he saw that the plaque had been twisted and deformed, looking as if it had been twisted by a terrifying claw.
Only one word at the beginning looked somewhat familiar to Zhang Chen. It was actually a character from the Primordial God and Demon era: Small.
All the characters after the word 'Small' had been completely distorted, making it impossible to see their original appearance.
"What exactly happened to this palace? Didn't they say that there are no living beings in the spiritual world?" At this time, doubts flashed in Zhang Chen's mind.