Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 559 Recovery

At that moment, Taixuzi slowly appeared before them. He wore a plain robe, his white hair neatly tied back. Time had carved deep wrinkles into his face, yet it hadn't diminished his dignity and composure. He looked at Chen Xiner and Chen Yu, sighed slightly, and spoke in a gentle yet firm voice, "Please be patient, both of you. If we rush in now, I'm afraid we'll end up ruining everything."

A hint of stubbornness flashed across Chen Xiner's eyes for a moment. She took a step forward, looked directly into Taixuzi's eyes, and said anxiously and firmly: "Senior, I know you are doing this for our own good, but these three months are too long, and I really can't wait any longer. Lin Feng... I can't imagine what he will encounter." As she spoke, her eyes turned slightly red and tears welled up in her eyes, which reflected her countless days and nights of fear.

Chen Yu also quickly agreed: "Yes, senior, we just want to go in and take a look to make sure they are safe. We will definitely not disturb their practice." His eyes were full of earnestness, hoping that Taixuzi could understand their eagerness.

A trace of helplessness emerged on Taixuzi's face. He shook his head slowly and said solemnly: "You two don't know. In fact, I don't know either. Three months of fasting is extremely difficult even for a grandmaster. Although there are nourishing medicinal liquids in the secret room, I'm not sure if I can hold on." There was a hint of worry in his voice. As the master of Taixu Valley, he was also worried about the safety of Xingchen Dao and Lin Feng.

Chen Xin'er and Chen Yu's worries grew after hearing Taixuzi's words. Chen Xin'er bit her lip, a flicker of determination in her eyes. "No matter what, I must go in today. No matter how dangerous it is, I don't care." Without hesitation, she rushed towards the secret room's door.

Seeing this, Chen Yu immediately followed and said loudly, "Miss, I'll accompany you!" His voice was full of courage and determination. No matter what difficulties he faced, he was willing to fight side by side with Chen Xiner.

However, as they approached the chamber's door, Taixuzi instantly appeared before them and unleashed a transparent barrier that suddenly appeared out of thin air, blocking their path. This barrier emanated a soft blue light, like ripples on a calm lake, yet it contained a terrifyingly powerful force.

Taixuzi looked at them, frowned slightly, and said in a serious tone: "You two, don't be impulsive. With your strength, you can't break this barrier." There was a hint of warning in his voice, but also full of concern for them.

Chen Xin'er refused to give up. She quickly drew the Azure Sky Sword from her waist, its blade gleaming with cold light, reflecting a chilling brilliance in the sunlight. She swung the sword fiercely at the barrier, shouting, "I must get in!" However, the moment the blade made contact with the barrier, there was only a crisp sound before it was mercilessly bounced back. The immense recoil sent Chen Xin'er stumbling backwards, nearly causing her to fall.

Chen Yu clenched his Tiangu halberd tightly, shouted, and lunged at the barrier with all his might. "Hah!" His voice echoed through the valley, brimming with power. But the halberd couldn't penetrate the barrier either. Instead, it numbed his arm and caused a dull ache in his knuckles.

The two of them didn't flinch, continuing their assault on the barrier. Chen Xin'er's swordsmanship grew sharper, each strike carrying with it her longing and worry for Lin Feng; Chen Yu's halberd technique also grew more powerful, each thrust imbued with his resolve and determination. However, no matter how hard they tried, the barrier remained as solid as a rock, unmoved.

Taixuzi knew full well that they absolutely could not be allowed in at this moment, otherwise irreversible consequences might result. "You two, please calm down. The only thing we can do now is wait. I believe in Star Blade; he will not let us down." Taixuzi's voice was firm, trying to calm Chen Xin'er and Chen Yu.

Chen Xiner and Chen Yu finally stopped, their faces covered in sweat, their clothes soaked with sweat. Chen Xiner slowly put away her sword, and Chen Yu also put down his halberd. They knew that in front of the saint Taixuzi, they were truly powerless.

"Okay, senior, we'll listen to you. But if we wait any longer and still get no news, we won't just sit there and wait for death." Chen Xiner's voice was firm. She turned around and slowly left, and Chen Yu followed her silently.

Taixuzi watched them leave and sighed softly. He knew he couldn't delay any longer and had to go in and see for himself. So, Taixuzi took a deep breath and slowly pushed open the door to the secret room.

The chamber was filled with a mysterious and ancient atmosphere. Taixuzi followed the winding passage, step by step, towards the deepest chamber. His steps were steady and firm, each one seeming to tread on the long river of time. When he reached the last chamber, he paused, then slowly pushed open the heavy stone door.

The sight before him made Taixuzi gasp. The medicinal liquid in the chamber had been completely drained, leaving only the bamboo on the ceiling dripping drop by drop. Each drop seemed to be guided by an invisible hand, rapidly flowing toward the Shennong Stone and then into Lin Feng's body. Meanwhile, two identical souls slowly emerged from Lin Feng's body, hovering in mid-air.

Taixuzi was shocked. He had never seen such a bizarre sight before. He instinctively wanted to step forward and ask, but he held back. He stood quietly by, holding his breath, watching everything.

At this time, one of the souls spoke. The voice was clear and familiar. It was Lin Feng's voice: "Star Blade, can I recover now?"

The other soul nodded slightly and said, "Of course, go back to your body and you will wake up."

Just as Lin Feng was about to return to his body, he suddenly discovered that Star Blade was not beside him, but only a soul that looked exactly like him. Startled, he quickly turned around and asked, "Star Blade, I'm back, what about you?"

The soul of the Star Blade smiled slightly, that smile was filled with comfort and mystery: "Don't worry, I have my own place to go."

Taixuzi listened quietly, a wave of confusion rising in his heart. He had previously heard that the Star Blade would disappear when Lin Feng woke up, but now the Star Blade claimed to have gone somewhere of its own. What was the secret behind this? He was filled with questions, but he forced himself not to speak, simply observing quietly.

Lin Feng felt relieved when he heard what Xingchen Dao said. He no longer hesitated and slowly floated towards his body, blending into it.