Fengyunlu

Master Gu Yuan clapped his hands and gave Feng Chen a look that said, "You decide," but his heart was still pounding. After all, the Qilin was so famous. Even though it was seriously injured, Ji Yao was still in control. Master Gu Yuan couldn't help but nag a little, "Go for it, but be careful. Don't be fooled by the surface calm. That Holy Qilin is a relic of the war. Who knows how much resentment it carries? Don't trust it easily. If you feel something is wrong, withdraw immediately. As an innate spirit, you sometimes have to trust your intuition. Don't be too careless."

Master Gu Yuan's words were filled with concern and caution. She knew Fengchen was formidable, but this time, their opponent was no joke. Her words expressed both hope for Fengchen and concern for the unknown dangers ahead. She hoped Fengchen would proceed with caution, not letting his momentary confidence blind him to potential dangers. Master Gu Yuan's warning reflected not only her concern for Fengchen but also her careful consideration of the entire situation.

Master Gu Yuan finished speaking, and Fairy Ji Yao nodded gently. She didn't need to say anything more; a single thought passed to Feng Chen, who took it all in. Her message was similar to Master Gu Yuan's: be careful. Feng Chen nodded in response, glanced at Master Gu Yuan and Fairy Ji Yao, then turned back to the Jade Pool and continued searching for the rhizome of the fairy flower. He went deeper and deeper until he reached the very base, where a root as thick as an arm lay beside it.

Fengchen's actions were filled with determination and courage. He knew his mission was grave and he couldn't afford to slack off. Deep within the Yaochi Lake, he delved deeper, searching for the mysterious root. Every step was cautious, for he knew he faced not only the wonders of nature but also the unknown dangers hidden within. Every turn Fengchen made was filled with a renewed desire to explore the unknown and a dedication to his mission.

Further down was the cave where the Thunder Power healed, the source of the Taiyin power. The roots snaked into the cave, and a faint aura, mixed with a hint of the Taiyin power, slowly drifted towards the fairy flower.

Within this mysterious cave, the power of the Taiyin flows like a spring, endlessly nourishing the surrounding environment. Fengchen could sense the mysterious and powerful aura, an invisible bond connecting the mysteries of heaven and earth. The origin of the Taiyin power was not merely a manifestation of energy, but a symbol of the balance of yin and yang in nature. Fengchen was filled with curiosity, eager to gain a deeper understanding of the secrets of this power.

This was absorbing nutrients. Nine Immortals Transforming into Lotus and Taiyin Supplementing Yang both required the source of Taiyin power as their foundation. Otherwise, if the flow was impeded and the source was cut off, the Holy Qilin would be finished. Taiyin power, being stronger than heaven and earth, could be said to be the fundamental source of all things. As long as heaven and earth were not exhausted, this Taiyin power would continue to flow.

Feng Chen knew that both the Nine Immortals Lotus and Taiyin Jiyang skills were nurtured by the Taiyin force. Without this power, it would be like losing the source of life; nothing could sustain itself. The source of Taiyin force, like the spring of life in nature, nourished not only the Holy Qilin but also the vitality of the entire Yaochi fairyland. Feng Chen was filled with awe, and this strengthened his resolve to explore the source of Taiyin force.

But Fengchen was curious about how such a creation could exist in the Yaochi fairyland. The origin of heaven and earth, the mother of all things, the interdependence of yin and yang ultimately gave rise to the universe and all things. This was exactly what the Taoist scriptures taught, but given the vastness of heaven and earth, why did the source of the yin energy reside precisely in the Yaochi? What exactly did this mysterious ancient cave look like, where did it lead, and why was it hidden at the bottom of the Yaochi?

Fengchen's mind was filled with questions, intrigued by the mysterious ancient cave in the Yaochi fairyland. He desperately wanted to know why the source of the Taiyin power was hidden there. He desperately wanted to uncover the ancient cave's mysteries and explore its secrets. Fengchen's thoughts were like a wild horse running free, filled with a passion for exploring the unknown and awe for the mysteries of nature.

Fengchen's heart raced with questions, his curiosity overflowing. He desperately wanted to enter the cave and explore. But Lei Gong was recovering, and Fengchen didn't want to disturb him. Once Lei Gong finished healing, Fengchen planned to ask for clarification. Even if he didn't fully understand it now, at least he would have some understanding. Then, with more preparation, he could explore again and perhaps make some unexpected discoveries. He also needed to talk to Ji Yao about this ancient cave. As the Immortal Master, she surely knew more than Lei Gong.

Fengchen's heart was filled with a desire to explore the unknown, but he also knew that now was not the best time. He couldn't disturb Lei Gong while he was healing. Fengchen decided to wait until Lei Gong finished healing before asking him about the ancient cave. He believed that Ji Yao, as the Immortal Lord, would have a deeper understanding of the Yaochi Fairyland than Lei Gong did. Fengchen hoped that by communicating with Ji Yao, he could gain more information and prepare for exploring the ancient cave.

Besides, he now had a heavy burden on his shoulders. Coming to Yaochi once again, he had to carefully search for any location related to the Qilin's vital points. After all, roots were the source of life, and now that the Qilin had transformed into a fairy flower, serving as the energy source for the lotus platform, these roots must contain information related to the vital points.

Fengchen, fully aware of the weight of his responsibility, once again ventured into the Yaochi Lake, searching for clues to Qilin's vital points. He knew only by uncovering these key points could he better help Qilin heal. Fengchen acted decisively, pursuing every possible clue, as every detail could mean the difference between Qilin's life and death. He was filled with a deep sense of responsibility, and he dared not slack off even for the slightest bit of his concern for Qilin's safety.

With his mind racing, Fengchen wasn't idle either. He flew up and down, checking everywhere, even using his divine sense to search carefully, leaving no trace. But just like before, the roots were covered in scales, each one intact, even the connecting rhizomes were intact.

Fengchen's actions were focused and meticulous, not missing a single possible clue. His divine sense was like a searchlight, meticulously scanning every corner and every detail. Despite this, he discovered that the roots were completely covered in scales, each one intact and without a single gap. This both puzzled him and strengthened his resolve to search for clues. Fengchen knew that only by finding these key points could he better help Qilin heal.

"It seems I have to ask Senior Jinwu." Feng Chen thought so, and there was movement in his sea of ​​consciousness. Another soul was making hand seals.

Fengchen's heart was filled with anticipation. He knew that Senior Jinwu, as an experienced elder, would surely offer him valuable advice. In his sea of ​​consciousness, he could sense Senior Jinwu's spirit moving in a hand seal, signaling he was about to receive crucial information. Fengchen's thoughts raced like a galloping carriage, eager to gain more clues from Senior Jinwu to help him solve the mystery before him.

Looking at Fengchen's sea of ​​consciousness, it was completely different from that of an ordinary person. For ordinary people who hadn't cultivated the Dao, their sea of ​​consciousness was a chaotic haze, with only a single soul floating about. Surrounding them was thick fog. There was nothing beneath their feet, not even a ripple. Above their heads, there was nothing either, not even a hint of heaven or earth.

Fengchen's sea of ​​consciousness was utterly different from that of an ordinary person. Within his sea of ​​consciousness, not only was there a clear, authentic soul, but also a thick, chaotic fog. Beneath his feet, there were no foundations, no ripples, as if he were suspended in an endless void. Above him, too, was nothingness, without a trace of heaven or earth, without a shadow of the outside world. All of this revealed Fengchen's unique path of cultivation, his sea of ​​consciousness brimming with mystery and the unknown.

As for those who practice Taoism in the Xuanmen, their sea of ​​consciousness is constantly expanding, but those who have not reached the Saint level and have not reached the Nirvana realm, their sea of ​​consciousness has not evolved into a divine palace, and most of them are the same, with clear distinctions between clear and turbid air, a solid divine foundation, and clear air floating upwards, just like the mysterious sky, with light blue clouds floating, and turbid air forming mountains and rivers under their feet. A few of them are surrounded by a mysterious pool of water, which is what the Xuanmen calls the sea of ​​consciousness. There is a small island in it, with an unknown ancient tree growing on it. There are people standing, leaning, sitting, or pacing under the tree. That is the spiritual body condensed by the cultivator, which is essentially still a soul. Only when one reaches the Saint level and has no form can one enter the realm of sainthood and achieve the primordial spirit.

In the world of Xuanmen cultivators, developing the sea of ​​consciousness is a long and complex process. For those who haven't yet reached the Saint stage, their sea of ​​consciousness hasn't fully transformed into a divine abode, but it already clearly distinguishes between pure and turbid energy. Pure energy resembles the mysterious sky, drifting with pale blue mist, while turbid energy forms a scene resembling mountains and rivers beneath their feet. In the middle lies a mysterious pool of water, what cultivators call the sea of ​​consciousness. Within this sea of ​​consciousness lies a small island, upon which grows an ancient tree. Beneath the tree lies the cultivator's condensed spirit. While these spirits are still essentially souls, they have already taken on the form of spirit bodies. Only when a cultivator reaches the Saint stage's formless state can their spirits ascend from spirit to saint, achieving the state of primordial spirit.

Fengchen was no ordinary being. He was a born spirit, imbued with spiritual energy. His sea of ​​consciousness was completely different from others, a microcosm of the chaotic wilderness. Although he had once suffered a severe blow from Jiuyou, shattering his sea of ​​consciousness, even so, Fengchen's sea of ​​consciousness still possessed its unique charm and potential, containing the mysteries of the operation of heaven and earth.

Back then, within the Thunder Pool of Thundering Mountain, Fengchen underwent an extraordinary training experience. His father, Feng Wanlin, and the Golden Crow Emperor teamed up to use the treasured True Yang Diagram from Boyang Valley to help him rebuild his sea of ​​consciousness, achieving even greater results than before. Within the Thunder Pool, Fengchen enlisted the help of these two masters, and with the power of the True Yang Diagram, his sea of ​​consciousness was strengthened and enhanced to an unprecedented degree.

While his current sea of ​​consciousness might not rival his natural one, it offered numerous advantages. For example, he now possessed a second soul, an unexpected bonus after enduring hardships. Furthermore, his sea of ​​consciousness was a self-contained realm, like the True Yang Diagram, capable of accommodating everything, even living beings, without any safety concerns. Even a master like his father, Feng Wanlin, would have faced restrictions during his prime. Of course, Feng Chen wouldn't bring anyone in without reason; he was no fool. But as he grew, those who would rival or even surpass him would be accepted into his sea of ​​consciousness, just like those who entered the True Yang Diagram, and Feng Chen could deal with them as he pleased. As for the other benefits of his sea of ​​consciousness, Feng Chen would naturally grasp them over time. His sea of ​​consciousness could not only accommodate his second soul, but also form an independent dimension, just like the True Yang Diagram, capable of accommodating everything, even living beings, providing immense convenience and safety for cultivation.

The final benefit is that Fengchen's sea of ​​consciousness can now generate itself, which is similar to the second benefit, but different. The second benefit is like a magical weapon, which can bring unexpected rewards, while the third benefit is endless. His sea of ​​consciousness contains the universe, which implicitly conforms to the principles of heaven. However, it lacks the meaning of Taiyin, so the yin and yang and five elements are incomplete. But Fengchen believes that one day he will make up for this deficiency. When yin and yang complement each other and the five elements are complete, his sea of ​​consciousness will become an ideal place for cultivation, perhaps even a divine residence. If his father Feng Wanlin's Dafeng Jue can be perfected, Fengchen may become an immortal god, transcending heaven and earth. Fengchen has full confidence in his sea of ​​consciousness. He believes that through unremitting efforts and practice, he will one day make up for the deficiencies in his sea of ​​consciousness and reach a new level of cultivation. He may even surpass his father and become an immortal god, transcending heaven and earth.

Easier said than done. Let's first observe how Fengchen manipulates his secondary spirit within the sea. He formed hand seals, and a mysterious spiritual energy flowed through his sea of ​​consciousness. Then, with a wave of his hand, the Golden Crow Emperor's power was awakened. The sun's rays shone down, and a drop of Fengchen's blood essence was activated, emitting a faint blood aura. All this indicated that Fengchen's sea of ​​consciousness was undergoing some mysterious transformation. As the blood essence dispersed, it intertwined with the spiritual energy within the sea of ​​consciousness like a thread, gradually forming a vague outline. This outline gradually solidified, revealing the form of the Golden Crow Emperor's secondary spirit. The Golden Crow Emperor's secondary spirit opened its eyes, radiating a fiery glow. With a certain authority, it said, "What do you want to call me for?" Fengchen quickly informed him of his findings in the Yaochi Lake and his doubts about the Qilin's vital points. The Golden Crow Emperor nodded slightly, his gaze darting towards the root. Suddenly, with a wave of his hand, a stream of flame shot towards the root. The roots were instantly engulfed in flames, and the previously intact scales began to crack. "Although this Qilin has concealed its vital points, it still has flaws despite the nourishment of the Taiyin energy," the Golden Crow Emperor said. Feng Chen was overjoyed and was about to investigate further when a strange aura suddenly emerged from the cracks, carrying a corrosive force that swept towards him and the Golden Crow Emperor's Second Soul.

Fengchen was startled and quickly channeled his spiritual energy to resist. The Golden Crow Emperor's Second Soul also erupted in flames, attempting to dispel the strange aura. However, the corrosive force was incredibly strong, and the two gradually began to lose their resistance. Just then, Lei Gong finished healing his wounds, sensing the unpredictable movement, and rushed over. He formed hand seals and unleashed a thunder technique, sending bolts of lightning lashing at the aura, only to slightly curb its attack.

"This aura seems connected to the power of the Taiyin, yet it also carries a sinister quality," Lei Gong frowned. The Golden Crow Emperor's Second Spirit pondered for a moment and said, "Could it be that someone has tampered with this Qilin's vital points?" Feng Chen, upon hearing this, decided to follow the cracks in the roots deeper. Cautiously approaching, his mind scanning the area, he suddenly discovered a tiny black rune deep within the crack. It glowed with an eerie light, the source of the sinister aura. And behind this rune, it seemed, lay a vast conspiracy...