With the aid of the Wordless Heavenly Jade—this relic steeped in ancient mystical power—Jiang Chen rapidly assimilated profound insights, mastering the Moonstride Starshift Steps to the Perfect stage.
Having completed his second Inquiring Journey rank cultivation method in succession, Jiang Chen carefully assessed the remaining miraculous energy within the Wordless Heavenly Jade. To his satisfaction, it still harbored half its mystical power.
Resolved to further his mastery, he set his sights on two more cultivation methods of the Inquiring Journey rank: the Dao Origin Bright Flow Chart and the Great Martial Eight Ghostly Steps. Both were renowned for their ability to magnify Dao Origin Power and agility.
In mere moments, as if bending time to his will, Jiang Chen brought both cultivation methods to the Perfect stage, reaching the apex of their potential.
Jiang Chen felt a tangible surge in his combat power. Although he had not yet ascended to the Dao Comprehension realm, his strength now surpassed that of typical cultivators at the Peak stage of the Inquiring Journey realm.
His most dramatic improvement was in his movement abilities, enhanced by mastering two Inquiring Journey rank lightness skills. His flying artifact, the Purple Orchid Meteor Leaf, had doubled in speed, a testament to his advancement.
Typically, movement techniques only modestly enhance the speed of Magic Treasures. Had Jiang Chen been using a lower-ranked flying artifact instead of a Magic Treasure, the speed increase from his newfound skills would have been an astounding fourfold.
"This pace is indeed satisfactory," Jiang Chen muttered to himself, nodding with contentment. After a brief flight forward, he halted to contemplate his next steps.
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He recalled a passage from the Purple Heaven Dark Star Heavenly Scripture: a Dao Palace realm great powerhouse could extend their divine sense over a staggering ten thousand kilometers in radius. This immense range, equivalent to half of Earth’s equator’s circumference, endowed them with the ability to oversee half of the Earth with a mere thought—a god-like power.
Yet, even this vast power seemed less extraordinary within the Immortal Martial World, which dwarfed Earth in size. The Mysterious Truth Continent alone surpassed Earth’s total surface area.
Returning to the present moment, Jiang Chen once again moved in an almost opposite direction to Ji Mingxiu. Within a remarkably short period of time, Ji Mingxiu had picked up the pace, allowing Jiang Chen to create a distance of over ten thousand kilometers between them. This distance was sufficient to evade detection by Ji Mingxiu’s divine sense.
"This is more than enough. Time to head back to the Purple Heaven Holy Land," Jiang Chen mused, his gaze shifting to the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring on his finger.
This Dao Palace rank artifact, categorized among the coveted Dao Treasures, endowed him with six extraordinary abilities: aura convergence, cultivation base disguise, invisibility, divine sense shielding, counter-tracking of divine senses, and defense against soul attacks.
With his current mastery over Dao Origin Power, Jiang Chen was now poised to unlock deeper powers from the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring. As he prepared to activate its concealment function, he centered his will on the intricate task at hand. Taking a deep breath, he swallowed a handful of energizing pills, channeling all his Dao Origin Power into the mystical artifact.
As he did, the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring began to pulse with a deep, resonant energy. Moments later, Jiang Chen’s form started to fade, transitioning from solid visibility to a sheer transparency. His aura vanished, expertly cloaked by the ring’s magic. In the mortal realm, he became akin to a ghost—completely invisible to both the naked eye and any probing divine senses.
Satisfied with his newfound invisibility, Jiang Chen mused confidently, ’As long as I’m not under the close scrutiny of a Dao Palace realm powerhouse, I should remain undetected.’ Reassured, he commanded the Purple Orchid Meteor Leaf to pivot gracefully and surge toward the Purple Heaven Holy Land.
Even as he maneuvered both the Purple Orchid Meteor Leaf and the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring, Jiang Chen maintained his usual swiftness. This was supported by the abundant, high-quality pills—gifts from tycoons like Ji Mingxiu and Mo Yu—that replenished his Dao Origin Power. These pills, the finest within the Inquiring Journey rank, were crucial for sustaining his energy.
Like an invisible meteor, Jiang Chen sliced through the heavens, his determination unwavering as he made his swift return to the Purple Heaven Holy Land.
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Meanwhile, Ji Mingxiu had successfully completed his mission, escorting Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing back to the Purple Heaven Holy Land. The news of their arrival quickly reached Mo Yu and the three Supreme Elders, who hastened to meet them.
As they gathered, another figure made a timely appearance, having responded swiftly to Ji Mingxiu’s urgent summons. It was Xie Zhen, Xie Xiaojing’s grandfather, whose presence immediately added a calm gravity to the assembly. Though years had etched deep lines into his face, Xie Zhen exuded an air of undisturbed peace.
His amber eyes, mirroring those of his granddaughter, sparkled with a deep reservoir of wisdom and an underlying current of concern.
At that moment, witnessing the distressed conditions of Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing, Mo Yu, Li Shang, and the Supreme Elders—Han Xu and his Dao companion Liu Mei—were struck with deep concern.
"What has happened to Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing?" Liu Mei, the only female among the Supreme Elders, exclaimed with palpable alarm. "Why are they in such a state?"
"They’ve been tainted by the spiritual Qi of the Bottomless Abyss," Ji Mingxiu replied, his voice laden with sorrow.
Mo Yu, in disbelief, demanded, "Why would they venture into the Bottomless Abyss?"
Han Xu, confusion etched on his face, chimed in, "Weren’t they supposed to be in Red Maple Heavenly Valley with Jiang Chen?"
"What exactly happened?" Li Shang urgently asked, seeking clarity.
In the midst of the turmoil, Xie Zhen stood as a pillar of composure, approaching his visibly suffering granddaughter. Although he maintained a stoic exterior while examining Xie Xiaojing, the deep sorrow in his eyes betrayed his internal turmoil.
Turning to Ji Mingxiu along with the others, Xie Zhen’s expectant gaze sought further details about the incident.
Ji Mingxiu sighed deeply, the weight of the situation pressing down on his shoulders. "There was an unexpected disturbance in the Red Maple Heavenly Valley..." he began. As he detailed the harrowing experiences of Jiang Chen, Ji Ruxue, and Xie Xiaojing, a palpable sense of dread and solemnity enveloped the room, casting long shadows across the faces of all present.
While the assembly was deeply concerned for the well-being of Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing, their worries about the implications for the future of Purple Heaven Holy Land loomed even larger.
The recent upheaval in the Red Maple Heavenly Valley had now been clearly linked to disturbances emanating from the Bottomless Abyss. This revelation was cause for grave concern: the corrupt spiritual Qi of the Bottomless Abyss threatened to spread, potentially infiltrating and contaminating the pure spiritual Qi that sustained the Purple Heaven Holy Land.
Such contamination could lead to a drastic transformation of the entire region. It was critical to recognize that the Purple Heaven Holy Land was not merely any location; it was the heart of the Everflowing Truth Domain, renowned for its rich reserves of spiritual Qi. The stakes were exceptionally high, making it imperative to devise a strategy to protect this vital area.
Li Shang spoke with unmistakable gravity, "We cannot let word of this get out!"
"Additionally," Han Xu chimed in, his tone equally serious, "we must urgently dispatch teams to barricade the Red Maple Heavenly Valley. It’s crucial that no one approaches; constant monitoring of the area is also necessary."
Liu Mei, focusing on the immediate needs, glared silently at the two men before stating firmly, "Our first priority now is to care for Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing. Despite the slim chances, we must do everything we can to help them recover."
Following their intense discussion, Mo Yu and the others quickly sketched out a preliminary plan. They started issuing directives, setting the strategic direction. While they would oversee the broader objectives, the finer details of their plan would be refined and finalized by their subordinates, ensuring a comprehensive approach to managing the crisis.
"We must act immediately to save Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing! Any further delay will only decrease our chances of healing them," Mo Yu declared, his voice laden with urgency, sorrow briefly flickering in his eyes. Both Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing were crucial to the sect’s future.
Ji Ruxue, in particular, held a special place in Ji Mingxiu’s heart—the prospect of him facing a future without her was unthinkable.
As the group of four Supreme Elders quickly gathered, they brought forth their best resources—pills, extraordinary treasure cauldrons, and ancient texts. They began to coordinate their efforts in a flurry of desperate action.
Just as they set their strategy into motion, Ji Mingxiu suddenly intervened. "Everyone, please stop," he said weakly. "There’s no need to continue with this."