blueteamnovel Chapter 77 The Shadow of the Pill Cave
Chapter 77 The Shadow of the Pill Cave
Chapter 77 The Shadow of the Pill Cave
As night deepened, the stars were no longer as bright as before, as if shrouded in a deep shadow.
All the immortal beings within the Danxue Divine Mountain sensed that something was amiss.
"What happened to Danxue Divine Mountain?"
"Has there been an invasion by foreign enemies?"
"No, this is an event that occurred within the Danxue Divine Realm."
"Why didn't the Phoenix God use his authority to suppress this disturbance?"
Before the mountain monument in Danxue, the phoenix landed on a branch to the side, looking at the wisps of gloom in its eyes on the ground and the slivers of shadow drifting across the sky, its expression becoming confused and puzzled.
Such a change was something she had never experienced before.
Based on her understanding of her own god, she knew that any matter involving the Danxue Divine Realm would be suppressed with all her might as soon as it began to emerge.
At present, the Phoenix's authority and power have not appeared, nor has the Phoenix shown itself.
Something big has happened...
With a flap of its wings, the phoenix flew towards the depths of the Danxue Divine Mountain, and activated its power to unleash a blazing, azure flame that scorched the shadows whose purpose was yet unknown.
On a tranquil pool in the Danxue Mountains, a frog, only the size of a fist, with a lotus leaf on its head, gazes into the depths of the Danxue Mountains.
Round and round lights gathered behind the frog, resembling a lunar disc or an eye.
"Has a ferocious beast wielding shadow-related authority gone mad here at Danxue Divine Mountain?"
"Hmm..."
"It doesn't seem like it..."
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In the eyes of this frog with a lotus leaf on its head, these shadows did not resonate with heaven and earth, nor did they control heaven and earth, nor did they show any signs of the laws of heaven and earth surging.
The shadow was just a shadow, without any problem.
However, the shadows in the sky and earth could not possibly possess the vitality of living beings or any predatory instincts.
"boom!"
A series of shadows began to move, like long snakes, their jagged jaws opening wide, lunging to bite at the totem.
The enormous pool was torn apart by a terrifying force, the tranquil and beautiful scenery was destroyed, and countless drops of water rolled in all directions like scattered raindrops.
"hiss....
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"hiss....
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"hiss..
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Hundreds of shadows surged, sweeping across the land and rolling over the lawn, casting a gloom over everything, exuding a terrifying, ominous, and eerie aura.
"Didn't you spot me?"
Taking advantage of the instant the pool was destroyed, the frog, using its power, stepped into the void rift and looked at the abusive shadow in front of it, lost in thought.
"What a strange thing..."
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"Besides Danxue, Qingqiu, and Jiao, there is something else in the Nanshan mountain range that I can't see clearly."
"As for the source of this shadow, it's... the innermost part of the Danxue Divine Mountain?"
The frog, perched atop a lotus leaf, muttered to itself for a while, seemingly analyzing something from these seemingly insignificant details.
"The Phoenix usually cultivates in seclusion within the Danxue Divine Mountain. Except for the totem war that swept across the Nanshan mountain range hundreds of thousands of years ago, when it went out to patrol the land and quell the turmoil, it has never gone out."
"Whatever matters, such as the establishment of the divine system or the division of the Refining God realm, he spread them throughout the Nanshan mountain range through the Danxue divine system."
"So, the reason the Phoenix didn't venture out in the past was to suppress this strange thing that seems like a shadow, yet isn't quite a shadow?"
Suddenly, the totem stopped moving, and beads of sweat appeared on its forehead.
The surrounding environment had changed drastically, as if it were a completely different world; it was dark, gloomy, and terrifying beyond belief.
One after another, shadows like long snakes turned to look at the fist-sized frog, revealing bloodlust and displaying intense emotions.
Countless shadows began to gather, transforming into a thousand-meter-long giant python, its mouth opening wide towards the location of the frog totem, ready to bite.
At this moment, the space in all directions became blurred, as if stained by shadows. Power as vast as mountains and as deep as the sea relentlessly pounded, shaking the earth's veins and vibrating the dantian.
A streak of blood flashed, staining the earth red, only to be swallowed by shadows and vanish into silence.
Above the sweet spring.
Before all the totems could act, the old blue-haired ape, who was pouring cup after cup of wine into his mouth, suddenly looked at a corner of the Liquan waters. His eyes flashed with an extremely obvious fire, like a ray of brilliant golden light, as if it could see through the subtle details of heaven and earth.
He pulled a small wooden stick, resembling an ornament, from his ear, and with a flick of his wrist, it grew taller in the wind, transforming into a colossal pillar ten thousand meters high, stretching across the sky.
"boom!"
"hiss!"
Water splashed and roared from the spring, like the hiss of a snake, echoing throughout the venue where the Liquan Banquet was held.
The more than three hundred totems and birds present immediately changed color.
The serpent's hiss was inexplicable, carrying a terrifying corrosive quality that seeped into the soul, penetrated authority, and shook consciousness.
All the creatures that heard it were enveloped in the terrifying scene, as if they had lost all their power. The authority and power they held seemed to have fallen into an abyss, and they could no longer be controlled.
Xiong Zhou looked at the indescribable figure formed from shadows in the inner world, his expression solemn.
His consciousness murmured to itself, "Demon."
The shadows moved, giving rise to scales and jagged edges, as if constantly adapting to the inner world of the Bear Boat, which contained the principles and laws of the "Qi Refining World".
"Hmph!"
A streak of crimson appeared at the snake's head, sliding from the back of its head into its eye sockets. It opened its snout, revealing crisscrossing fangs, exuding an eerie and ominous aura.
Before its body could be fully formed, the shadowy serpent swept towards Xiong Zhou's consciousness, as if it wanted to swallow him whole.
With a single claw strike, Xiong Zhou unleashed the power of spacetime at the [Interdimensional Gate] in the center of the Pixel Plain, emitting a translucent silver light that anchored the approaching shadow in spacetime, freezing a 100×100×100 grid area.
Xiong Zhou looked at the shadow in front of him, which was as still as a statue, with a hint of confusion in his eyes.
"magic..."
"I remember all demons seem to have the ability to be corrupted, so why can't I feel the wavering that should be present in my consciousness?"
With a mixture of curiosity and a desire to explore, Xiong Zhou slowly approached the long snake that had solidified into a shadow, placed his claws on it, and pressed down on the snake's open jaw.
There was no temperature, it was as if he were touching air, but the feeling of blockage from his flesh told him very clearly that this was a tangible thing, and the spiritual touch also told him that this thing was dangerous.
After calming down for a while, Xiong Zhou seemed to finally perceive some different emotions in his own consciousness, fluctuating uncontrollably.
Fluctuating emotions are a reflection of appetite.
However, the fluctuations were extremely slight.
Just like wanting to eat half a bowl more rice today, as soon as the thought arises, one can calm down one's emotions.
"This is... the demon?"
Xiong Zhou was somewhat uncertain.
This didn't seem to have the same positive impact on him, nor as much of a useful effect as he had imagined.
With a flick of its claws, Xiong Zhou sent the Blood Calamity Cube rolling in from a corner of the Pixel Plain, sliding continuously under the influence of the Abundant Qi.
Strands of crimson light solidified, shining directly onto the long, shadowy serpent.
Clearly, this was telling Xiong Zhou that this thing was indeed a demon, and that his judgment was correct.
"No, Demon, is this all you have?"
"This is a demon, but it shouldn't be the demon's true form; it's merely an outward manifestation of the demon's power, only a part of the demon."
Xiong Zhou recalled the scene of the phoenix fighting with an indescribable group when he suddenly had a whim.
That being capable of fighting the Phoenix might be the true form of the demon.
"Quest for Heaven" is launched.
In an instant, the spirit of heaven and earth gathered around, and the will of mountains and seas responded.
The Daoist method operated more smoothly than ever before, as if the will of the mountains and seas was waiting for Xiong Zhou to ask his questions.
Without Xiong Zhou having to bring it up, strands of information spontaneously gathered from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, shaping and arranging themselves within the inner world, and the presence of the will of mountains and seas was stronger than ever before.
[Demon Shadow]
[Born within a divine corpse that fell from the Sea of Void into the Realm of Mountains and Seas]
Before the creation of the world, three thousand gods and demons fought each other. This demonic entity originated from a demon god who cultivated "Shadow".
[The Phoenix, born from the Southern Mountain Range, is tasked with suppressing this demon.]
[Having cultivated to the sixth level of Spirit Refinement to a certain depth, the external world arrives; this tribulation is a "Demon Tribulation."]
Five pieces of information floated past Xiong Zhou's eyes. Combining them with the information given by the Mountain and Sea Will in the past, a thought arose in his mind.
"This really is my fault..."
"If I hadn't come to the Dan Cave, the Phoenix wouldn't have been able to deduce my origins, and thus wouldn't have seen Tianyong City," as his flesh and blood were eroded by the chaotic energy...
"If the Phoenix is not corrupted by heaven and earth, it will be able to suppress the Demon Shadow," and thus avoid attracting external calamities...
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No, that logic is incorrect!
He's an auspicious beast, how could he possibly bring disaster to others?!
Xiong Zhou suddenly recalled the possibilities he had considered before, staring intently at the five floating messages, gazing at the emotionless, yet subtly spiritual, will of the mountains and seas, and uttered a disgruntled question: "You, using my hand, are bringing down this calamity?!"
The will of the mountains and seas did not reply, but a wisp of heavenly favor appeared out of nowhere, drifted toward Xiong Zhou, and merged into his bloodline.
In an instant, the power of bloodline took on an ancient charm, as if it had been precipitated for millions of years, wild and desolate.
Xiong Zhou's body has become stronger, seemingly able to withstand more power.
At the same time, a sense of ethereal connection with the origin of heaven and earth, and the profound mystery of the Way of Wood and the Way of Earth, exploded in my mind like a supernova.
He saw two paths that seemed to lead straight to the sky.
The power of [Innate Divine Ability: █ (Pixel Cube)] surged forth, generating two different information panels.
[True Meaning: Wood Element - Growth Level: Refinement Level 6 (Beginner)]
Completeness: 100%
Note: This was discovered through bloodline inheritance, stemming from my father's (Xiong Yuanmo) insights into the universe.
[True Meaning: Earth Element - Vitality Level: Refinement Level 6 (Beginning)]
Completeness: 100%
Note: This was discovered through bloodline inheritance, stemming from my mother's (Li Mengqin's) insights into the universe.
Under the blessing of the will of mountains and seas, Xiong Zhou entered a state of enlightenment, fully comprehending all aspects of these two true meanings and integrating them into his own abundant true meaning, continuously piling them up and fusing them, forcibly elevating them to the same level.
In the vast and boundless laws of heaven and earth, the laws of cosmic light and the void resonated in unison. Xiong Zhou's consciousness was tempered, and wisps of brilliant light flickered, shooting upwards a little.
The power of [Innate Divine Ability: █ (Pixel Block)] surged once more, transforming into a panel.
【修行境界：炼二重·真意当前进度：Lv.6（5，003/10，000，000）】
[True Meaning: Abundance · Pixel Level: Refinement Level 6 (Beginner)]
Completeness: 100%
Note: This technique incorporates two different true meanings of the Sixth Level of Refinement as its foundation, combined with other insights into the laws of heaven and earth, to construct this system.
Xiong Zhou glanced at the panel, and his expression changed instantly.
If there were benefits to be gained, you should have said so earlier.
"not enough!"
"More, please!"
"Giving me this little bit? You're trying to fetch a beggar!"
"Moreover, this is the true meaning that has been unearthed from my bloodline. You have only strengthened my body and given me the ability to bear it in advance. Even without this favor, I could still inherit it in the future."
"They borrowed my parents' things as a reward, and in the end, I didn't have to pay anything in return?"
"As for the true meaning of abundance, I can gradually deduce it myself once the true meanings of Earth and Wood are in place. You have only reduced my deduction time by a little bit."
"So, no, you have to give me more!"
A series of sharp questions came from Xiong Zhou's mouth, spittle flying from the dog's mouth, and his sharp teeth were raised.
An unwavering resolve emanated from Xiong Zhou, surging straight towards the will of the mountains and seas, violently shaking the descending spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
The will of mountains and seas fell silent.
A wisp of spiritual energy from heaven and earth descended, transforming into information and condensing into text.
[Blessed by Heaven and Earth, but requires the consumption of one's own essence.]
[It will consume even more of one's life essence to allow beings at the level of Dharma Transformation to enter a state of enlightenment.]
[Twice, a certain true meaning can be elevated to the sixth level of Qi Refining, a state of sudden enlightenment.]
Xiong Zhou nodded with a slight hesitation. He could see that this was the limit of what the Will of Mountains and Seas could ask for.
If you want more, there probably won't be any more.
He's not worth that price yet.
The will of mountains and seas continued to move the spirituality of heaven and earth, listing strands of information and condensing them into characters.
[Please completely annihilate the demon suppressed by the Phoenix, and dispose of the corpses of the gods and demons that fell into the Nanshan mountain range.]
Xiong Zhou grinned, revealing a smile.
"This comes at a different price, for ten moments of divine favor that brought me enlightenment!"
Xiong Zhou opened his mouth wide and said something that caused the will of the mountains and seas to freeze slightly, as if it had crashed.
Xiong Zhou wasn't in a hurry; he waited patiently. The power of the "Scripture of Salvation" had been used in the Mountain and Sea Realm, and only in this way would the will of the Mountain and Sea allow him to deal with something like a demon.
Now, he is the only one who possesses the "Scripture of Salvation," and it is impossible to get him to help with work without paying a higher price.
Without making Xiong Zhou wait long, the will of the mountains and seas responded to him.
[Yes, ten times, to elevate a certain true meaning to the sixth level of enlightenment.]
As soon as the characters solidified, wisps of spiritual energy from heaven and earth rapidly dissipated within Xiong Zhou's inner world, while the will of mountains and seas moved extremely fast.
This time, it was Xiong Zhou's turn to be stunned.
"Am I asking for too little?"
Xiong Zhou shook his head, tossed the object aside, and looked at the shadowy serpent to the side.
He stretched out his claws, grabbed the shadow, and shoved it directly into the Blood Calamity Cube.
"Clatter..."
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The terrifying scene that had enveloped the interior of the bear boat vanished completely.