frightfiction Chapter 430
Chapter 430
Taoist Master Baimei was as if pardoned. His figure turned into smoke again and quickly dissipated in Ren Xiaoyao's sea of consciousness. However, when he returned to his body, he found that he had not really left the mysterious consciousness space, but was being pulled by an invisible force, as if he was being pinched by an invisible hand and could not break free. He was secretly shocked, knowing that this man in black robe was no ordinary person, and his control over the spiritual world had reached perfection.
Ren Xiaoyao's face was gloomy, and his eyes were full of determination. He was obviously determined to find the mysterious "girl". Taoist Master Baimei knew that if he could not achieve anything on this trip, he would be punished by Ren Xiaoyao. He took a deep breath, concentrated his mind, and tried to use the secret method of Taoism to get in touch with the outside world.
At the same time, in the real world, Ren Haoyu was standing in front of Qingyun Temple, staring coldly at the closed mountain gate. He was wearing a black brocade robe, with a long sword hanging from his waist, and the sword tassel swaying in the wind, revealing a sense of pride. Dozens of men in black were waiting behind him, each with a fierce look on their faces. They were obviously the assassins carefully selected by Ren Haoyu. He raised his hand with a sneer, and those men in black dispersed silently like a pack of wolves, quietly sneaking into the surroundings of Qingyun Temple and blocking all exits.
In Qingyun Temple, the disciples of Taoist Master Baimei noticed something was wrong and walked out of their training places, confused and uncertain. The leading disciple, Taoist Master Changmei, noticed the murderous intent in the air, his face suddenly changed, and he immediately called everyone together to prepare for the battle. However, Qingyun Temple has always been a peaceful place, and although the disciples have learned martial arts, they are obviously not up to the task of such a large-scale invasion.
At this time, Taoist Master Baimei's spiritual power finally penetrated through the layers of barriers and established a subtle connection with Master Changmei. His urgent voice sounded in Master Changmei's ears: "Go to the secret room in the back mountain quickly and get the 'Five Elements Fire Bead'. I will use its power to temporarily suppress Ren Xiaoyao." Master Changmei was shocked when he heard the voice, and immediately understood the intention of his uncle, and led several disciples with higher cultivation to rush to the back mountain.
Deep in Ren Xiaoyao's sea of consciousness, the black-robed man seemed to sense something. He raised his head slightly and looked at a point in the void, with a playful smile on his lips. He turned to Taoist Baimei and said calmly: "Baimei, if you want to struggle, it will only accelerate her demise. There must be an end between you and me."
Taoist White Eyebrows' face was livid, he knew what the black-robed man said was true. At this moment, he could only hope that Taoist Long Eyebrows could retrieve the "Five Elements Fire Bead" in time, and with the help of his powerful spiritual power, he might be able to temporarily suppress Ren Xiaoyao's mental power and give him a chance to escape. If he failed, not only would he be doomed, but the imprisoned "girl" would also face a greater crisis.
Behind the Qingyun Temple, Changmei Zhenren and his companions walked through the dense forest at a rapid pace. Suddenly, a hidden stone chamber suddenly appeared before their eyes. Following the instructions of their uncle, they quickly found the ancient mechanism embedded in the stone wall and activated it together. In the center of the stone chamber, a blood-red bead was suspended in the air. It was the "Five Elements Lihuo Bead". Changmei Zhenren put his hands together and silently chanted a spell. The bead instantly shone brightly, like a blazing sun.
At the same time, Taoist Master Baimei felt a surge of hot and powerful power in his sea of consciousness. He took the opportunity to mobilize all his true energy and merge with this power. In an instant, his figure was like a phoenix in the flames, flapping its wings and soaring, rushing straight towards the man in black robe. A trace of surprise flashed in the eyes of the man in black robe, but he quickly regained his composure, formed seals with his hands, and a jet of dark light shot out from his fingertips and collided with Taoist Master Baimei.
The two forces collided violently in the sea of consciousness, stirring up huge waves, and the entire space seemed to be shaking. Ren Xiaoyao's body shook violently in reality, and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead. It was obvious that he was in great pain. The disciples inside and outside Qingyun Temple were all horrified when they saw this, but they could only hold their ground and pray that the uncle master would succeed.
Just as the two sides were in a stalemate, a red light shot up from Ren Xiaoyao's body, instantly illuminating the entire Qingyun Temple. That was the power of the "Five Elements Fire Beads", which pierced through the black-robed man's dark barrier like a sharp sword in the flames. Taoist Master Baimei seized this momentary flaw and struck with all his strength, finally breaking the shackles and taking Ren Xiaoyao's consciousness out of the strange sea of consciousness.
Ren Xiaoyao suddenly opened his eyes, his aura was surging, and an extremely powerful spiritual force overflowed like a tide. He slowly stood up, his eyes were like torches, looking straight ahead, as if he could see through the distance of space, confronting the retreating black-robed man. Seeing this, the black-robed man smiled imperceptibly, and his figure gradually faded and disappeared into the night.
Ren Xiaoyao did not chase after her, but just looked into the distance, having made up his mind. He turned to look at Taoist Baimei, and said in a low but firm voice: "Uncle Master, let's go find her."
Taoist Baimei nodded silently. He knew that the "she" mentioned by Ren Xiaoyao was the imprisoned "girl", and also the concern that Ren Xiaoyao could not let go. A new storm in the martial arts world kicked off... During his cultivation, the emergence of the mysterious power was undoubtedly the opportunity he had been waiting for. It was like an undercurrent, quietly nourishing his blood, allowing his cultivation to show an astonishing growth trend in just a few days. Ren Xiaoyao understood that this was not simply due to luck, but was inseparable from the black-robed man, a mysterious and powerful existence.
The black-robed man once said that everything Ren Xiaoyao had was given by him, and now it seems that this is not an empty statement. However, what purpose is hidden behind this "gift"? The madness in the black-robed man's eyes and his strict monitoring and control of Ren Xiaoyao all indicate that this matter is not simple. Ren Xiaoyao secretly swore in his heart that no matter how much benefit this mysterious power brings, he will not lose himself and let others manipulate him.
The morning sun filled the room, shining on Ren Xiaoyao's slightly immature but resolute face. His joy was not only due to the improvement of his cultivation, but also because he realized that he was gradually unveiling the secrets in his body. He sat up and felt the thick blood flowing in his body. It was an unprecedented strength and vitality, as if every drop of blood contained endless power, waiting for him to awaken.
"Level 7 is just the beginning." Ren Xiaoyao whispered to himself. He knew that the road of cultivation would never end, and every step of improvement would bring greater challenges. Since the secret system hidden in his body had begun to emerge, he would take this opportunity to master this power as soon as possible, turn passivity into initiative, and lay a solid foundation for himself to gain a foothold in the martial arts world.
Just as Ren Xiaoyao was immersed in thinking about how to harness this new power, a gentle knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. He quickly adjusted his breathing, restrained the surging blood in his body, and called out calmly, "Come in."
The door was slowly pushed open, and a young man in a green shirt walked into the room. He was Ren Xiaoyao's personal attendant, named Qing Feng. Qing Feng held a wax-sealed letter in his hand and handed it over solemnly: "Young Master, this is the pigeon letter I just received from Qing Yun Sect."
Ren Xiaoyao took the letter, opened the seal, and unfolded the letter paper. He saw lines of familiar handwriting on it, which was written by the head of Qingyun Sect himself. The letter said that Qingyun Sect had recently been attacked by unknown forces and suffered heavy losses. He begged Ren Xiaoyao to return to the sect as soon as possible to discuss countermeasures. In addition, the letter also mentioned an important clue about Ren Xiaoyao's life experience, which seemed to be related to his recent rapid progress in cultivation.
Ren Xiaoyao's face changed slightly. He knew that Qingyun Sect was the place where he grew up and had raised him. Now that the sect was in trouble, how could he stand by and watch? Moreover, the clues about his life mentioned in the letter might be the key to uncovering the secrets in his body. He immediately put away the letter and told Qingfeng, "Pack your bags and we will set off to Qingyun Sect immediately."
Qing Feng took the order and left, while Ren Xiaoyao stood alone in front of the window, staring at the sky in the distance, and secretly vowed in his heart: whether for the safety of Qingyun Sect or to explore his own secrets, he must move forward bravely, even if there are dense thorns ahead, he must use a sword to cut through the fog, reveal the truth, and protect the people he loves and the persistent belief in his heart. , he keenly noticed that the strange power in his body began to stir, as if it had some subtle resonance with his own cultivation. He took a deep breath and tried to sense the source of this power, but he only felt that it was as erratic as a gossamer and elusive. Despite this, Ren Xiaoyao firmly believed that this power must be closely related to his subsequent path of cultivation.
He stood up and opened the window, letting the morning breeze carrying the scent of the forest flow into the room. Outside the window, the green bamboo leaves were covered with crystal dew in the morning light, and birds were singing happily on the branches. Everything seemed quiet and peaceful. However, Ren Xiaoyao could not calm down. The existence of the mysterious power was like a fog, lingering in his heart, making him full of expectations and confusion about his future.
The man in black robe appeared at the door at the right time. He seemed to have expected Ren Xiaoyao to wake up at this moment. He had a satisfied smile on his face. He walked into the room slowly, his eyes fell on Ren Xiaoyao, and praised: "Not bad, in just three days, you can break through to the seventh level. You are indeed gifted. But do you know that the power in your body is the 'Blood Soul Secret Seal' inherited by your family?"
"Blood Soul Secret Seal?" Ren Xiaoyao was surprised and shocked when he heard this. He had never heard his father mention this matter, and there was no relevant record in the family heritage. Seeing this, the black-robed man continued to explain: "This 'Blood Soul Secret Seal' is a chance encounter of your Ren family ancestor in adversity. It is an extremely rare and powerful blood martial art. It is hidden deep in your blood, and gradually awakens with the improvement of your cultivation. It can not only enhance your physique, but also help you break through the bottleneck of cultivation at a critical moment."
"However, this secret seal is not without cost." The black-robed man changed the subject and his tone became serious. "Every time it awakens, it needs a large amount of pure blood and energy to support it. As the level increases, the amount of blood and energy required becomes larger and larger. If it is not handled properly, it is very likely to cause blood and energy to dry up, or even backfire on itself. The fact that you have felt your blood thicken during your recent training is a sign that the secret seal is initially awakening."
Ren Xiaoyao had mixed feelings after hearing this. On the one hand, he was grateful for having such a powerful blood martial arts, which undoubtedly greatly enhanced his competitiveness in the martial arts world; on the other hand, he was worried about the risks brought by this secret seal, fearing that he would fall into danger if he was not careful. He looked up at the man in black robes and asked, "Senior, how can I properly control this 'Blood Soul Secret Seal', and how can I avoid the danger of exhaustion of qi and blood?"
The black-robed man smiled slightly, raised his hand and took out an ancient booklet from his bosom, handed it to Ren Xiaoyao, and said: "This is the "Blood Soul Secret Record", which details the practice methods of your family's secret seal and the countermeasures for dealing with various possible situations. You need to study it carefully and practice strictly according to what is described in it, so that you can gradually control the power of the secret seal and avoid the backlash of qi and blood. In addition, I have also prepared a special "Peking Yuan Pill" for you, which can help you replenish the lost qi and blood and nourish the meridians, just in case of emergency."
After taking the "Secret Record of Blood Soul" and the Peiyuan Pill, Ren Xiaoyao burst into tears of gratitude and bowed deeply to the man in black robe: "Thank you for your careful teaching and generous gift, senior. Ren Xiaoyao will live up to your expectations, practice hard, and master the power of the secret seal as soon as possible." The man in black robe nodded with satisfaction, turned and left, leaving Ren Xiaoyao alone in the room, immersed in the exploration of new knowledge and the reverie of the future.
In the following days, Ren Xiaoyao strictly followed the "Blood Soul Secret Records", while consolidating his cultivation at the beginning of the seventh level, he carefully tried to activate the Blood Soul Secret Seal. He found that whenever the blood in his body flowed to a specific meridian node, the mysterious power would respond, as if it had life, and interacted wonderfully with his will. He used Pei Yuan Dan to assist in his cultivation, ensuring that his blood was sufficient and avoiding the loss caused by over-activation of the Secret Seal.
At the same time, Ren Xiaoyao did not neglect the honing of practical skills. He knew that no matter how powerful martial arts were, if they could not be applied in actual combat, they would only be theoretical. Therefore, every morning, he would go to the depths of the bamboo forest, dance with the bamboo leaves, simulate his opponents, and practice swordsmanship. He integrated the power of the Blood Soul Secret Seal into his sword moves, making the originally sharp sword energy more domineering and agile. Every time he swung his sword, it seemed to contain endless power.