Fengyunlu

The Golden Crow Emperor's mind was as clear as a bright mirror, seeing through all his own thoughts and feelings. He had a very clear understanding of the current situation. But this matter was laid bare before him, and he absolutely could not rush into dealing with it. If he got anxious, all sorts of things would easily go wrong, and the hard-won opportunity would vanish like a startled rabbit. Moreover, the hidden risks were no joke; once they erupted, the consequences would be unimaginable. Therefore, he gently waved his hand and said calmly, "Don't rush. It's not too late to act after I've finished speaking."

As the Golden Crow Emperor spoke, his eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had seen a ray of light in the darkness. He glanced casually at the blazing sun that was constantly spinning in Feng Chen's sea of ​​consciousness. The sun had now slowly shifted to the edge of the sky and was gradually sinking. This was exactly what he wanted to express, and Feng Chen seemed to vaguely understand his meaning. So he raised his head and asked with a face full of doubt, "Senior means that the Yin and Yang paths are indispensable, and that we should wait until the Taiyin Scripture is found before making a decision about the Qilin?"

"No, no." The Golden Crow Emperor waved his hand again, then began to explain in detail: "Your current state of consciousness is extremely yang, so your senses aren't very sensitive in this Jade Pool. Haven't you noticed that there's actually another secret within the True Yang Diagram? It's actually half of the Azure Profound Token, and the other half, the Taiyin Mirror, is its pair, like perfectly matched partners. As long as they get close enough, they'll send out signals to each other, which is one of the key factors in the treatment."

"Calling to each other?" Feng Chen said, as he began to carefully sense his surroundings. He had been in the Jade Pool for a long time, and besides sensing the Qilin's call, he had initially sensed another mysterious will. He had originally thought this mysterious will was elusive, like a mist floating in the clouds, impossible to fathom. Now, with the Golden Crow Emperor's reminder, he suddenly realized that this mysterious will seemed to be related to the True Yang Diagram, as if some invisible bond connected them.

The Golden Crow Emperor decided to cut to the chase and said, "I was still asleep and thought the Taiyin Mirror was nowhere to be found. But now it seems that even if it's not in the Jade Pool, it has a very close relationship with it."

"The Taiyin Mirror is in Yaochi?" Feng Chen was stunned. If the Taiyin Mirror was really in Yaochi, then his Yin and Yang paths would be complete, and the Cangxuan Token could be successfully restored. Moreover, regarding the repair of his sea of ​​consciousness, the Golden Crow Emperor had mentioned the combination of Yin and Yang and the Cangxuan Great Dao. If he could use the real Cangxuan Token as his sea of ​​consciousness, whatever its wonderful uses, it would definitely be much stronger than having only the True Yang Diagram. It's like a complete jigsaw puzzle is more perfect than a fragmented one.

“That’s right. The setting sun is a sign of the transition between Yin and Yang. Before you came to Yaochi, did you see the sun move even a little while I was asleep? Now it’s still setting in the west. If it’s not the wondrous phenomenon of sunset and moonrise, what else could it be?” The Golden Crow Emperor nodded, a look of sudden realization on his face, with a hint of relief in his eyes. It was unclear whether he was happy for Feng Chen or felt that he had found the right person.

Feng Chen didn't care about any of that. He carefully pondered the Golden Crow Emperor's words, recalling the previous events, and found that it was indeed exactly as the Golden Crow Emperor had said. Before coming to Yaochi, even though he had already reached West Kunlun and entered Yaochi Mountain, before truly entering the Yaochi Immortal Realm, his sea of ​​consciousness was constantly exposed to the scorching sun, with no distinction between day and night, and his sense of time had completely disappeared. This was all due to the influence of the True Yang Diagram. Even though the Snow Night Flying Eagle Spear had a slight harmonizing effect, it couldn't affect the remnants of the True Yang Diagram formed by the Cangxuan Token, just as a weak light couldn't dispel the intense sunlight.

This left Feng Chen feeling somewhat helpless. He knew this matter couldn't be rushed; at most, the yin energy wouldn't be able to enter his sea of ​​consciousness, and his second primordial spirit could only cultivate the path of yang. As for the potential dangers, if he couldn't find the Taiyin Mirror in the future, he could find another way after reaching a certain stage of cultivation. But today, the Taiyin Mirror was nearby. Even though he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, and even Master Gu Yuan and Fairy Ji Yao might not know of its existence, Feng Chen couldn't be wrong about that mysterious will. He firmly believed that the Taiyin Mirror was nearby, perhaps even inside the Jade Pool, like a treasure right before his eyes, just waiting for him to discover it.

However, this matter was a bit unexpected. Feng Chen hadn't figured out what it had to do with saving the Qilin. He frowned and said, "It's a really unexpected surprise, but the Taiyin Mirror seems to be related to me. What does it have to do with the Qilin?"

"Do I really need to explain in detail? Whether the combination of Yin and Yang can help you cultivate is another matter, but just in terms of perfecting yourself, it will greatly help you refine the death energy later. Don't think that your father's help in refining the power of the divine weapon will make you completely safe. That only strengthens your body; your cultivation still depends on your own efforts, step by step. Your future achievements will also depend on how deep your cultivation is. As for the Taiyin Mirror, once the Cangxuan Token is complete, it will be part of your physical body through your sea of ​​consciousness. No one can say what kind of fortune it will bring. Even I admire the methods of the Azure Sky Emperor to the point of prostration. You will only know what benefits his methods can bring by trying them yourself. But one thing is certain: it will definitely be beneficial and harmless, and its power is immense. It's not impossible for you to break through to the Heavenly Rank in one fell swoop." After the Golden Crow Emperor finished speaking, an expectant expression appeared on his face.

Feng Chen was also filled with anticipation. If that were truly the case, perhaps they could save Bai Yu after leaving Yaochi, and the absence of the Fallen Spirit Platform wouldn't matter. As long as Bai Yu could wake up, there was still hope for awakening his bloodline and cultivating his own path. With the opportunity right before his eyes, how could Feng Chen not beam with joy? He excitedly said, "Senior's reminder was very timely. What should this junior do next?"

"It's very simple. As long as you calm down and use your divine foundation in your sea of ​​consciousness to call upon it, you should be able to sense something. Don't forget that your sea of ​​consciousness is almost entirely formed from the True Yang Diagram, which is very special. They are originally one, so there must be some connections that outsiders don't know about. You are now the vessel, which can be considered the main body. When they call upon each other, they will naturally sense something. But there's no need to rush this. I've already explained it clearly. Just do it step by step, and this matter will most likely succeed." The Golden Crow Emperor said again, and after he finished speaking, his illusory figure seemed to dim a little more.

Upon seeing the scene before him, Feng Chen instantly understood. The Golden Crow Emperor had truly expended a great deal of effort in this transformation. He knew perfectly well that the Golden Crow Emperor couldn't maintain this state for long. After all, this blood energy was like a wisp of light smoke; given enough time, it would naturally dissipate. If the Golden Crow Emperor's primordial spirit were truly attached to this blood energy, it might be able to remain stagnant. But the reality was that the Golden Crow Emperor had only separated a portion of his consciousness from his remnant soul; the true remnant soul was still dormant. The fact that the Golden Crow Emperor could share these secrets with Feng Chen and instruct him on what to do already demonstrated his formidable power.

"Senior, please continue. I'm listening intently." Feng Chen quickly composed himself, knowing full well that if the Golden Crow Emperor transformed again, that drop of essence blood would be a huge waste. Besides, after careful consideration, he felt it wasn't necessary. Since things could be explained clearly, why waste essence blood?

The Golden Crow Emperor quickly picked up the thread, knowing his time was running out, and stopped rambling on about unimportant matters: "Alright, as I said before, the true body resides inside the lotus platform, and the Qilin is there now. If you want to enter the lotus platform without making too much of a commotion, you'll have to transform your primordial spirit body into a primordial spirit, or let your second primordial spirit enter. This way, you can find the true body. Of these two methods, I suggest you use your primordial spirit. After all, the true body is extremely important, and no one knows you possess two primordial spirits, nor do you want anyone to know. So, pretend to transform your body at Thunder Mountain, and wait for your primordial spirit to return to your sea of ​​consciousness. This way, you can deceive everyone. If you encounter any danger in the future, this will also be a life-saving trick."

After listening to the Golden Crow Emperor's words, Feng Chen slowly nodded. He knew that apart from the Golden Crow Emperor, Lei Gong, and Zhuang Mo, no one else knew he possessed two primordial spirits; even Long Tiexin wasn't entirely aware of it. His father was no longer alive, so whether he knew or not wouldn't make much difference. Aside from these few people, Feng Chen didn't intend to tell anyone else. After all, others might not have malicious intent, but walls have ears, and keeping his secret hidden was the safest option.

Seeing his expression, the Golden Crow Emperor knew he already understood, and continued, "When you go in, you must use your primordial spirit to envelop it, and take those dozen or so scales with you. If the Qilin's true form is sleeping, put the scales back and come out. If its condition is not good and it's about to die, you should have a good talk with it. On the one hand, you should tell it how to treat it; with its cooperation, the treatment will be twice as effective. On the other hand, you must also be careful; it's best to make it swear an oath promising not to oppose you. If it has no ill intentions, you can treat it with peace of mind. Otherwise, if it becomes a menace, it's better to let it fend for itself."

Feng Chen nodded again, indicating that he understood. The Golden Crow Emperor continued, "Now we've reached the real crucial point. Once the Qilin's true form recovers, the deathly aura of the curse becomes the key. You need to absorb it while shattering the Immortal Flower, absorbing it along with the Qilin's true form. If your cultivation isn't high enough, those two outside can help you. Especially that young girl; she possesses the Yaochi Origin. With her help, this matter won't be too difficult. Also, before retrieving the Tongtian Talisman, you must first refine the Taiyin Mirror. This is something you must do first. Once all these things are over, the Tongtian Talisman will be within your grasp. I don't need to elaborate on your method of transforming your body at Thunder Mountain; you've surely already learned the wonders of your innate spirit and the junior's techniques quite well."

Feng Chen nodded repeatedly. The Golden Crow Emperor had explained everything clearly and thoroughly, even outlining the connections between the items. However, there was one thing he still didn't quite understand: the Taiyin Scripture had a connection, indicating that the Taiyin Mirror was nearby, but he was completely clueless about how to find these two treasures.

The Golden Crow Emperor saw the doubt in his heart, but simply shook his head slightly, not explaining everything in detail: "I know what you're thinking, but you also need to use your own brain. I've told you about the dangers you might encounter and the necessary methods; the rest depends on your own comprehension. Don't forget your Dao heart back then; it truly impressed me..."

As soon as the Golden Crow Emperor finished speaking, his massive figure began to blur, as if being torn apart bit by bit by some mysterious force. His loud voice gradually weakened, like a candle flame flickering in the wind, growing fainter and fainter until it was almost inaudible. Until the last wisp of blood essence, light and carrying a faint breath, slowly drifted down. When this wisp of blood essence disappeared into the air, there was no one in front of Feng Chen, only an empty space.

Meanwhile, the once radiant sun seemed to have completed its mission, slowly withdrawing its dazzling rays. Then, as usual, it gently swayed in Fengchen's mind. But upon closer inspection, its position had shifted to the west, quite different from before, as if it had slightly deviated from its course during a long journey.

"It seems the senior was right. The sun is setting, and the Taiyin Mirror should be nearby." Feng Chen muttered to himself, nodding repeatedly, as if confirming his thoughts. But as soon as he nodded, he turned his head and fell into deep thought again, his brows furrowed, and his eyes revealing a trace of worry and confusion.

The Taiyin Mirror and the Taiyin Scripture. These two problems weighed heavily on his mind like two mountains, the root of the turmoil within the Xuanmen (Taoist sect). If someone could obtain either one, while not invincible within the Xuanmen, it was entirely possible to establish their own lineage through in-depth study. But Feng Chen's current challenge was to retrieve both treasures. Although he had some clues, like seeing a glimmer of light in the darkness, he still had no idea how to proceed, like someone lost in a vast ocean.