SWDnovel Chapter 229: True Love for Your Heart
Chapter 229: True Love for Your Heart
"Have you finished refining the 'Minor Yin-Yang Reversal Array'?" Yang Jiuli asked.
"Zhixue has successfully refined this formation!" Qin Zhixue said.
"Excellent!" Yang Jiuli nodded and said, "This is the quasi-third-tier talisman I crafted, the 'Taiyin Cold Flow Arrow Talisman'."
He flicked his hand.
A jade box flew out.
Among them were eight near-third-tier talismans.
He made a total of 12 cards, keeping four for himself.
The reason he gave Qin Zhixue so much was that he knew that the major immortal sects would definitely try to stop Qin Zhixue during her trip to the "Mysterious Netherworld Secret Realm". Without enough trump cards, Qin Zhixue would not only fail to find the "Heart of Green Wood", but would also lose her life in the secret realm.
"Thank you, Ninth Brother!" Qin Zhixue was overjoyed upon seeing this.
Eight near-third-tier talismans were enough to significantly reduce her stress!
"Take this 'talisman' as well!" Yang Jiuli took out another jade box.
"This..." Qin Zhixue looked at Yang Jiuli, but did not rush to accept it.
"Now that I have two Core Formation cultivators keeping me in check, I don't think I'll have any trouble in the next few years," Yang Jiuli said. "But you are different. If you don't have enough trump cards, I'm afraid you won't be able to leave the secret realm alive. Relatively speaking, you need it more."
"But things are unpredictable. If you don't have a protective talisman, I won't feel at ease either," Qin Zhixue said.
"You don't need to worry, I have my own ways to protect myself," Yang Jiuli said with a smile.
Qin Zhixue looked at Yang Jiuli, as if trying to discern whether the latter's words were true or false.
The two locked eyes.
Yang Jiuli's gaze was clear and unwavering.
Seeing this, Qin Zhixue smiled and said, "In that case, Zhixue will not stand on ceremony. Ninth Brother, rest assured, I will do my best to obtain the 'Heart of Green Wood' for you on this trip." She knew that Ninth Brother would not lie and must really have another trump card.
Therefore, she did not refuse.
After all, a single talisman can often save someone from the brink of death.
Despite making many preparations for this trip to the "Mysterious Netherworld," she was still going strong.
The True Immortal Wanyue also bestowed many treasures, but those treasures were only enough to deal with a few enemies.
If she still wants to find the Heart of Green Wood or the spiritual object she needs for Core Formation, she will need to make other preparations.
"There are also pills and spirit stones here."
Yang Jiuli then took out some pills and spirit stones.
And some spoils of war.
The pills are mostly called "Great Qi-Returning Pill", "Soul-Restoring Pill", and "Soul-Strengthening Pill".
Qin Zhixue accepted it.
Upon seeing the nearly 100,000 spirit stones, she was surprised, but after glancing at Yang Jiuli, she suddenly understood.
Judging from the residual aura of those spiritual artifacts, she knew that they were most likely spoils of war from the annihilation of the 'Fiend Blade'.
"When the 'Mysterious Netherworld' opens, many cultivators will surely obtain spiritual items... At that time, you can take the opportunity to buy some."
Yang Jiuli said.
Nearly three hundred cultivators from the seven major immortal sects have entered the "Mysterious Netherworld Realm".
Although many will perish, many will also gain good fortune.
However, many spiritual objects do not necessarily correspond to the attributes of cultivators, so they will act in private.
Alternatively, it can be given to the sect to exchange for contribution points.
This is a rare opportunity to gather second-tier or even third-tier spiritual items.
"Okay!" Qin Zhixue nodded and accepted the spirit stones and second-tier spirit artifacts.
She also knew that this was a rare opportunity.
Without sufficient resources, even if you encounter something you like, you may only be able to look at it from afar and not pursue it.
Now that Yang Jiuli had provided the spirit stones, she felt much more at ease.
"This is a secret technique I specially prepared for you..."
Then, Yang Jiuli flicked his hand, and a palm-sized jade slip flew out.
Qin Zhixue accepted the jade slip.
Years ago, Yang Jiuli mentioned that before she went to the "Mysterious Netherworld," the two of them should meet one last time.
At that time, Qin Zhixue had already made a guess.
I know that Ninth Brother must have some secret techniques to impart.
She took the jade slip, and her divine sense seeped into it. Immediately, a wealth of information flooded into her mind.
Secret Technique: Soul Tide
Secret Technique: Soul Binding.
After examining the two secret techniques and reading their detailed descriptions, Qin Zhixue took a deep breath, her heart filled with turbulent emotions.
Soul Tide:
It can use the power of the soul to condense the power of the tide, invade the soul sea, instantly capture the soul, and sweep it into the tide.
At best, it can cause mental and spiritual damage.
In severe cases, it can lead to the annihilation of the soul.
This secret technique will also increase in power as the cultivator's spiritual strength grows.
'Soul Capture':
That would be even more terrifying.
By taking people by surprise, one can capture their soul.
Either way, it's enough to shock the world.
"Thank you, Ninth Brother. I will never forget this kindness... If I attain the Golden Core in the future, I will make sure that no one in the Chu Kingdom will bully you."
Qin Zhixue stood up, bowed to Yang Jiuli, and said solemnly.
At this moment, her emotions were in turmoil, and her gratitude and affection for Yang Jiuli were beyond words.
The various secret techniques taught by Ninth Brother are rarely seen even in third-tier immortal sects, enough to cause a stir in the Chu Kingdom's immortal sects.
It is a closely guarded secret.
But he passed it on to himself.
This shows how deep this friendship is.
"I'm merely returning the favor," Yang Jiuli smiled. "You've given me this talisman, how could I be stingy?"
Qin Zhixue knew that going to the "Mysterious Netherworld" would be extremely dangerous, yet she still gave him the talisman.
How could he not know this?
Upon hearing this, Qin Zhixue smiled and exchanged a glance with Yang Jiuli.
She didn't say much.
No amount of sweet words can compare to the sincerity shown to you right now.
Although they never explicitly expressed their feelings, the two were already in perfect harmony.
The two chatted for a long time.
One hour later.
"Ninth Brother, I respect you!" Outside the cave, Qin Zhixue reluctantly bowed to Yang Jiuli to say goodbye.
"Take care on your journey to the 'Mysterious Netherworld,' and be extremely careful. Preserving your life is the most important thing!" Yang Jiuli said.
"I will remember Ninth Brother's teachings!" Qin Zhixue said.
Then, she took Lu Wenqing and walked away through the cold river of air.
Qin Zhixue arrived at the "Moon-Waning Treasure Ship," bowed to the Moon-Waning Immortal, and whispered a few words.
Upon hearing Qin Zhixue's words, Master Wanyue urged the treasure ship to sail towards the seventy-two peaks of the Southern Ridge.
Beside him, Master Hongyan's "Flowing Cloud Blazing Flame Treasure Ship" also followed.
Two third-class treasure ships streaked across the sky, creating a dazzling trail of light.
One is cold, the other is hot.
Two streams of air swept past, causing the cultivators below to be tempered as if they were being melted by both ice and fire.
My mind is breaking.
Many cultivators knelt down and shouted "Greetings, True Person!"
The spaceship streaked across the void.
Fifteen minutes later, we arrived at the central part of the Nanling Mountains, a swampy area.
Even amidst the swamps, mountains and forests stand tall.
Because the surrounding area is filled with miasma, making it difficult for ordinary birds and beasts to survive, very few cultivators have established clans in this region.
"Master, the lair of the 'Fiend Blade Alliance' is located within this peak!" On the airship, Qin Zhixue pointed to a mountain peak no more than three hundred feet high, shrouded in miasma, and said that beneath the miasma lay a stinking swamp.
I don't know.
There is a cave in the cliff where the swamp connects to the mountain peak.
The cultivators of the 'Fiend Blade Alliance' are hiding here, and have set up a second-tier 'Black Mist Array' to conceal their presence.
To prevent others from spying on you.
On the treasure ship, Master Wanyue glanced disdainfully at the swampy land below.
A powerful divine sense swept over.
At this moment, ripples spread across the swamp.
A cultivator dressed in black robes, his body enveloped by a water-repelling shield, emerged from the swamp.
This person's name is Zhang Youtai, and he has the cultivation level of the ninth level of Qi Refining.
He cautiously looked up.
These were none other than cultivators from the 'Fiend Blade Alliance'.
Although they were inside a cave in the mountain, they still sensed a terrifying pressure outside, so they sent people to investigate.
Zhang Youtai looked over cautiously.
His gaze shifted and landed on the treasure ship high in the sky.
Then, he felt a chill run down his spine.
Because, high in the sky, Master Wanyue's eyes flashed and locked onto this person.
Even though the black mist below was obscured by an array.
However, the divine sense of a Core Formation cultivator is so powerful that it directly pierced through the array's light barrier, allowing them to see clearly inside the swamp.
Upon seeing this, Master Wanyue's gaze sharpened, and she said, "As expected, it's here." Then, she flipped her hand.
Before her, a cold light shone, and a crystal-clear pearl, as if made of cold jade, slowly emerged.
This precious pearl contains a space within itself, where the cold currents are like the sea.
As soon as it appeared, an extremely cold aura spread out, freezing the black mist in the nearby swamp.
No longer moving with the wind.
In that instant, even the wind in the air seemed to freeze.
Not far away, inside the 'Flowing Cloud Blazing Flame Treasure Ship,' Li Zhanfei felt a chill run down his spine. "Such formidable cold air!"
Even though he was inside the third-tier treasure ship, he was swept up by an extremely cold aura, causing his mind to tremble.
It felt like falling into an ice cave.
"This is the Ice River Valley's fourth-tier treasure, the 'Ice Soul Divine Pearl'," Li Hongtai said leisurely.
He looked ahead, his face solemn.
They were also filled with apprehension about this treasure.
"A near-fourth-tier supreme treasure... to deal with a Foundation Establishment power, isn't that like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?" Li Zhanfei said.
"Master Wanyue is making a statement to the world, in order to intimidate the Core Formation Realm cultivators of the major immortal sects!" Li Hongtai said.
He stroked his long beard, a glint of wisdom in his eyes.
"A Core Formation True Person who intimidates all the major immortal sects..." Li Zhanfei mused, then looked at Wanyue True Person in front of him.
But then, Master Wanyue made a hand gesture, forming a cold, ethereal mudra, which she then poured into the 'Ice Soul Divine Pearl' in front of her. The pearl flashed, radiating intense light, as if raging waves were rising within it, or as if mountains and rivers were collapsing.
Then, Li Zhanfei saw the 'Ice Soul Divine Pearl' rapidly enlarge in the air, turning into a hundred-zhang-sized object.
Its body radiated a cold light, with surging waves inside, and wisps of cold air spreading out from it like a cascading Milky Way.
The temperature in the air suddenly dropped, and snow began to fall.
The swamp below was also beginning to be covered with a layer of frost.
In the blink of an eye, an area of ten thousand meters in radius turned into a sheet of cold crystals.
"The divine pearl descends to the mortal world... Frost and snow fall all over the sky!" At this moment, Wan Yue Zhenren chanted and made a hand gesture.
"go……"
She gave a soft rebuke.
But then he saw the massive 'Ice Soul Divine Pearl' in front of him, as large as a mountain, falling downwards at a 45-degree angle, carrying an immense power.
A cold current swept down from the huge bead, turning into a cold storm that made the void rustle.
The temperature in the vicinity suddenly dropped.
Snowflakes were falling heavily.
In the swamp.
When Zhang Youtai saw the enormous bead, as large as a mountain, crash down, he felt a chill run down his spine.
"My God, this...this woman...is it really necessary?" Zhang Youtai was terrified. He quickly dodged and fled into the swamp. He crossed the swamp for ten feet and was about to fly to the cave entrance in the mountainside to avoid disaster.
But, high in the sky.
The enormous Ice Soul Divine Pearl fell.
The black mist dissipated in the swamp below, immediately creating ripples.
Under the oppressive force of that unparalleled power, some of the silt and filth in the swamp were swept away in all directions.
This caused the area where the Ice Soul Divine Pearl struck to become a vacuum zone.
Zhang Youtai, who had only escaped seven zhang, was then exposed.
A wave of extreme cold swept over.
He turned around and, without thinking, his body was instantly frozen solid.
Even on the swirling mud nearby, ice crystals appeared, frozen in the swamp.