Chapter 1561 Is Just Messing With You
Chapter 1561: 1561 Is Just Messing With You
In fact, she originally planned to use the Heavenly Secret Mirror to find a Sword Soul for each of Zhuang Ping’an and the others. Unfortunately, the time for this Holy Soul Illusion Realm was even shorter, only a total of twelve hours. If she went one by one, they might not have enough time to walk through, so she had to dismiss the idea.
The Cultivation Path ultimately depends on oneself. She could help them temporarily, but couldn’t rely on her forever. If everything depended on her, it might not necessarily be a good thing. With this in mind, Han Yan was relieved.
"You little brat, you’re getting bold, daring to play tricks on your little uncle." Yue Fanchen only then realized he was teased by Han Yan, speaking in the full manner of an elder.
Han Yan ignored him, focusing her Divine Sense on the Heavenly Secret Mirror. Soon, a familiar golden pillar of light appeared before her. Quickening her pace, Han Yan walked towards the direction pointed by the light.
"Hey, hey, little uncle is talking to you, this child, how rude." Ignored by Han Yan, Yue Fanchen felt disgraced, mumbling as he walked.
"Oh no, it seems it can’t be used again. Could it be broken? This is troublesome, little uncle, I guess your injury can’t be healed." Han Yan suddenly slowed her pace, fiddling with the Heavenly Secret Mirror in her hand, speaking with a distressed expression.
"What? Let me see, let me see, how could it be broken? Wasn’t it working well last time?" Yue Fanchen grew anxious, forgetting any elder behavior, snatched the Heavenly Secret Mirror from Han Yan’s hand, and began fiddling with it.
Unfortunately, no matter how he tweaked it, the Heavenly Secret Mirror showed no response. Yue Fanchen was sweating profusely, like an ant on a hot pan. Turning his head, he suddenly saw that sly fox-like smile on Han Yan’s face.
He was tricked by this pesky girl again, Yue Fanchen finally realized.
"Han Yan, stop teasing me, the matter is urgent, the matter is urgent." Yue Fanchen dared not act as an elder anymore, speaking with a conciliatory smile.
Han Yan wouldn’t waste time teasing him for fun either. Casually, she took back the Heavenly Secret Mirror while her steps had never stopped during her conversation with Yue Fanchen.
Following the guidance of the Heavenly Secret Mirror, the two quickly headed towards the depths of the Holy Soul Illusion Realm.
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At the edge of the Holy Soul Illusion Realm, an invisible Barrier suddenly shimmered with ripples like water, resembling the legendary Gate of Time and Space. An old man with a wrinkled face crossed through and appeared in the Holy Soul Illusion Realm. It was Ao Fangchen.
Sword Saints who have comprehended their Sword Dao cannot enter the Holy Soul Illusion Realm. Otherwise, their Sword Dao would not be tolerated by the Sword Souls of those strong, leading at best to severe injuries, and at worst, their Sword Dao would shatter completely, risking even their lives. This has been regarded as an iron law by many Holy Court Disciples, akin to the taboo of Heaven and Earth Rules.
But at this moment, seven lights flickered around Ao Fangchen, each exhibiting the colors of red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple, swirling around him like seven stars embracing the moon.
Those seven-colored lights were like countless tiny threads, spreading around. The entire Holy Soul Illusion Realm, all the killing intent and hostility became much softer, and even the Sword Souls left by those strong were the same. Of course, the power of his own Sword Dao also weakened significantly.
For those cultivating in the Holy Soul Illusion Realm, this change was so subtle that if they didn’t pay close attention, no one would notice. But for Ao Fangchen, this small change was enough for him to withstand the Sword Souls of those strong.
On his body, an octagonal Magic Artifact was emitting a mysterious rhythm. The light resembling the convergence of seven stars was radiating from the Magic Artifact.
This is called the Seven Star Heavenly Positioning Plate, painstakingly refined by the seven elders of Divine Elder Peak in the past. In the beginning, they crafted the Seven Star Heavenly Positioning Plate to enter the Holy Soul Illusion Realm again to comprehend powerful Sword Souls to enhance their cultivation. However, unfortunately, before they could wait for the opening of the Holy Soul Illusion Realm, they faced the great battle between the Holy Court and the temple.
They managed to rescue the then-young Holy Master from the Divine Hall Master’s hands, relying on this Seven Star Heavenly Positioning Plate. However, the Divine Hall Master’s strength was too formidable. Of the seven elders of Divine Elder Peak, six perished in battle, and only Ao Fangchen survived.
Having lived for a thousand years, his mind naturally changed a lot from the past, and he no longer had the expectations he once had for the strong Sword Souls in the Holy Soul Illusion Realm. The greatest significance of this Seven Star Plate for him was to commemorate old friends. But this time, Han Yutang suffered severe injuries and his cultivation was destroyed, prompting him to take out this Magic Artifact again.
In the Holy Sword Peak, Han Yan was protected by Jian Wuchen and Ye Lanfeng, along with the Holy Master’s favor, giving him no chance to seek revenge for Han Yutang. And after the training in the Holy Soul Illusion Realm ends, Han Yan and the others would head to the North Abyss Misty Plain, where he also wouldn’t have a chance. Only at this moment was his only opportunity.
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"Is it still not right?" Staring at the pale blue flames flickering like Netherworld Ghost Fire in the wind, Yue Fanchen spoke reluctantly.
At a glance, the fire seemed no different from marsh lights in the wild, but on closer inspection, one would find a delicate sword shadow standing in the center of the flame. No matter how the flames flickered erratically, the sword shadow remained as steady as a mountain, motionless.
This was the Sword Soul left by the ancient strong!
On their way here, by following the guidance of the Heavenly Secret Mirror, they had discovered no less than ten strong Sword Souls. However, Han Yan only glanced at each one, then hurriedly led Yue Fanchen away.
It’s known that these are the strong Sword Souls countless Holy Court Disciples dream of. Others might struggle tremendously and still not find even one. Yet she gave up so easily and even dismissed them, much to Yue Fanchen’s regret.
"No," Han Yan affirmed.
In fact, it felt regretful to give up so easily, but she had no choice. Don’t be fooled by how these Sword Souls appear fragile. If you probe them with Divine Sense, you’ll find they contain extremely powerful energies. Even for her, comprehending them wouldn’t be easy, let alone Yue Fanchen. She didn’t want to waste time.
Moreover, if Yue Fanchen couldn’t repair his foundation, what would be the use even if he comprehended those Sword Souls?
"How do you know?" Yue Fanchen couldn’t help but ask.
"Just trust me," Han Yan said.
Since that Sword Soul was left by that mysterious woman, naturally, it had a connection with her. In fact, when she checked Jian Wuchen’s injury recovery some time ago, she discovered that as his injuries healed, the Dustless Sword Path also gradually recovered, creating a subtle resonance with her, as if they were telepathically connected. This was evidently because his Dustless Sword Path originated from that Sword Soul. Han Yan even doubted whether the special bond she felt with Jian Wuchen was related to this.