novelhk Chapter 937 Canghai Xuanxiu
Chapter 937 Canghai Xuanxiu
East China Sea.
At the boundary between the indigo deep sea and the blue sky, three figures stood like ancient sculptures.
The tail fin of the mermaid queen Ling Xiyue swayed gently in the air, and the flowing silver-blue scales reflected the hazy glow of the secret realm of treasures. When she lowered her eyes, the water droplets condensed on her eyelashes seemed to contain stars.
The body of the Xuanyu Whale King was half hidden in the thick clouds, with only the exposed half of its dorsal fin covered with dark gold patterns. Every breath it took caused ripples in the surrounding air, as if it could swallow the tides of the four seas.
There was a light green water ribbon wrapped in Qingyi Jiaohuang Diaoti Chenxi's hair. The pearls at the end of the water ribbon swayed with her movements, reflecting flickering light and shadows.
"Sister Yue!" Diaoti Chenxi's voice was as clear as the clink of pearls, but now it was tinged with doubt. "This Myriad Treasures Secret Realm is a forbidden area for the sea race. The spiritual plants and minerals within are all treasures blessed by the Sea God. Why would they give them to a few humans who have only met them once?"
She lightly raised her jade fingers, like a dancing fairy, and lightly drew a line in the air. Several pictures slowly unfolded like a scroll. In the pictures, the human monks on Xihai Island were kneeling devoutly in front of the statue of the sea god. The rich aroma of incense seemed to have condensed into substance, lingering like clouds and mist.
The leader was a burly, bronze-skinned middle-aged man. His eyes were like the deep ocean, filled with endless piety.
They are the monks on the island.
Living by the mountain, living by the water. The cultivation system of island monks is like a pearl in the vast ocean, shining with a unique brilliance. A small part of their cultivation resources are hidden on the island, while the majority are hidden in the vast ocean.
Therefore, the cultivation system of Canghai Xuanxiu is centered on "absorbing sea energy, tempering the spiritual body, and integrating the sea soul." Island cultivators need to make use of the rich resources of the islands and the ocean to gradually control the power of water elements, and finally they can control the sea into a domain and communicate with the sea spirits.
The middle-aged man in the lead was named Shui Jingyun, the owner of Xihai Island. He was also a human cultivator with an unfathomable level of cultivation among the Canghai Xuanxiu cultivators in the East China Sea. His cultivation had reached the highest level of Canghai Xuanxiu - the initial level of Guixu Realm.
However, although his realm is only the initial stage of Guixu Realm, he relies on his outstanding combat ability and rich combat experience, and even many cultivators in the late stage of Guixu Realm are no match for him.
This also makes Xihai Island like a towering mountain, which makes people look up to it. It has won enough face for the Mermaid Emperor and is the candidate that the Mermaid Emperor is particularly optimistic about.
Therefore, Xihai Island is like a shining pearl not only within the scope of the Mermaid King's Dojo, but also in the entire East China Sea. It is the most prosperous and central island among the many affiliated islands of the Sea Monster King.
Even ordinary sea tribe island owners would not take the initiative to make things difficult for him.
After all, the Mermaid and the Sea God were sisters. The Sea God, due to her superior status, naturally had no affiliated islands. The entire sea was under her protection, so how could she favor one over the other?
Therefore, the monks on the islands under the name of the Mermaid Emperor naturally benefited greatly, just like seedlings bathing in the spring breeze, they thrived and almost never suffered suppression from other islands.
In contrast, other islands managed by humans will more or less suffer from extortion and oppression by some islands managed by sea creatures.
The saddest human monks are those who live on islands managed by sea clan island masters who discriminate against humans.
Almost all the Siren Kings’ training grounds have such islands, which are either managed by humans or controlled by the sea people.
However, whether the islands are managed by humans or sea creatures, they are all inhabited by humans and demons, just like a picture of "harmonious coexistence".
There are conflicts even among people of the same race, let alone between different races?
The only thing these islands have in common is their devout faith in the sea god, which is as hard as steel and as solid as a rock and will never be shaken.
Therefore, the Sea God needs to cultivate high-level human monks, and the islands naturally dare not have the slightest intention of disobeying.
However, those high-level cultivators who can truly grow are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.
Before Su Xiaoya and the others arrived, Shui Jingyun was one of their candidates. The other candidates were naturally other human cultivators who had cultivated to the Guixu realm from the other islands affiliated with the Sea Monster King.
This "Secret Realm of Ten Thousand Treasures" has been nurtured in the deep sea for 100,000 years, like a mysterious treasure. Because of its great importance, the selection of candidates began 10,000 years ago.
However, no one could have expected that something unexpected would happen at the last moment.
The Mermaid still felt a little uncomfortable: "The cultivators of various races in our territory are loyal to the Sea God. Even if we only give opportunities to the human race among them, it is better than giving it to outsiders!"
Jing Luosheng's deep voice echoed, dark golden lines flickering on his dorsal fin. "Lord Seagod, this matter concerns the future destiny of the Sea Clan. We cannot afford to make even the slightest mistake. Su Xiaoya is merely a cultivator who has just reached the Mahayana stage, while Yu Shuheng is an ancient tree that has become a spirit. Even if he has some abilities, he can't bear the title of 'great fortune' that you speak of, right?"
As he spoke, the whale's eye in the clouds slowly opened, its amber pupils full of prudence.
After all, although the opportunities in the "Ten Thousand Treasures Secret Realm" are not enough for Mahayana cultivators to break through the bottleneck, it is still full of opportunities for Zhenhai Realm and Guixu Realm, that is, the Fusion Realm and Tribulation Realm cultivators in the human continent's cultivation system.
If it is wasted, it will be a loss for the sea people.
Although they had deduced Canghai Xuanxiu's cultivation system for 100,000 years, they could only reach the Guixu realm, which is the tribulation period of the mainland human cultivation system, and they were never able to deduce the equivalent of the Mahayana period.
However, since they have gained so much power of faith, they must do something for these believers.
Sea Goddess Xiyue raised her hand and gently pressed. The ripples of water that flowed from her fingertips instantly soothed the two people's anxiety. Her voice was like the warm current of the deep sea, gentle yet carrying unquestionable power: "Don't underestimate Su Xiaoya, Yu Shuheng, and the other five."
A transparent water mirror emerged from her palm. Though the figures of the five people were blurry, a faint golden aura could be seen lingering around them. "I've deduced with the power of the Sea God that Qingyuan Star was forced into a black hole by the heavens for a full 100,000 years. If it wants to return to the heavens and galaxy, the key lies in these five people."
"What?" Diaoti Chenxi took a half step back in shock. The pearls in her hair fell to the ground, but Ling Xiyue lifted them up again with a spell. "Just them? Su Xiaoya has only just entered the Mahayana stage, and although Yu Shuheng has Mahayana cultivation, tree demons are not good at fighting. How can they possibly take on such an important task?"
The Mermaid was still a little unconvinced. If it weren't for the fact that Canghai Xuanxiu didn't have a higher level of cultivation, it's not certain that no one would have broken through to the highest realm.
As for Su Xiaoya, she just took advantage of the fact that she had inherited a high-level martial arts technique.
The Mermaid Emperor even secretly thought that if Su Xiaoya and Shui Jingyun were to fight against each other, Shui Jingyun might not be able to defeat Su Xiaoya.
However, none of them had expected that the "Secret Realm of Ten Thousand Treasures" that they had nurtured for a hundred thousand years would suddenly appear in the world without any warning.
In fact, the only thing they did was not to stop Su Xiaoya and her group from entering the "Ten Thousand Treasures Secret Realm".
Jing Luosheng also frowned, and the dark gold pattern on his dorsal fin dimmed a little. "Lord Seagod, did you deduce it wrongly? Qingyuan Star's return to the heavens requires breaking through the barriers of the heavens. Even the ancient gods found it difficult to shake that barrier. A few Mahayana cultivators..."
The unfinished meaning of his words was self-evident. After a pause, Jing Luosheng continued, "The more difficult situation will be after we return to the heavens. If Qingyuan Star's overall strength cannot shock the heavens, its return will only lead to its being divided and enslaved."
"Yes, Sister Yue! This is a serious matter and we can't be careless at all!" The Mermaid King couldn't help but dissuade her.
Ling Xiyue didn't answer directly, but simply smiled at Diaoti Chenxi. That smile held a profound meaning, and the silver-blue scales on her body shone in the sunlight, as if a divine secret was hidden.
Seeing that she refused to speak clearly, Diaoti Chenxi stamped her feet anxiously, her tail fin slapping the water, "Sister Yue! Stop keeping us in suspense! What's so special about them? Could they be hiding ancient artifacts, or are they backed by powerful beings from the heavens?"
Although Jing Luosheng didn't speak, he moved forward, his amber pupils staring at Ling Xiyue, obviously hoping for an answer.
Ling Xiyue sighed softly, and the water mirror in her palm slowly dissipated: "The secret of heaven cannot be revealed. Opportunities in this world are never obtained by chance, they must be earned and carried by oneself. We can only wait and see."
Jing Luosheng was silent for a moment, and the dark golden lines re-lit up. "If that's the case, then we can be considered to have formed a good relationship. I just hope they don't let this opportunity go to waste."
As soon as the words fell, a dazzling red light suddenly shot out from the Wanbao Secret Realm! The red light rolled like magma, instantly enveloping the figures of Su Xiaoya and the other four.
Diaoti Chenxi's pupils suddenly shrank, and the water ribbon in her hair instantly straightened: "Oh no! It's the secret realm's protective formation! They triggered the killing formation!" She raised her hand to condense a water dragon, but was stopped by Ling Xiyue.
"Don't worry." Ling Xiyue's eyes were fixed on the secret realm. "This is their test. If they can't even break the protective formation, even if they get the opportunity, they won't be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of returning to Qingyuan Star."
At this time, the situation in the mining mountains in the secret realm was extremely tense.
Su Xiaoya and the other four had already put the spiritual plants into their storage rings, and most of the ores were also packed in. Yu Shuheng was wrapping the last kind of red crystal iron ore with vines, and was about to leave this new secret realm.
But at this moment, the ground suddenly cracked into a bottomless ravine, and dark red flames gushed out from the ravine. The flames were mixed with countless black vines with thorns, sweeping towards the five people.
"Be careful!" Su Xiaoya's voice was clear. She turned her wrist, and the jade pendant on her waist suddenly shattered. A dazzling golden light burst out from the fragments - the golden light turned into ginkgo leaves flying in the sky, each leaf glowing with warm light. When it fell on the black vines, the vines were instantly burned with a sizzling sound.
This was the "Golden Apricot Burning Heaven Technique" that she had accidentally discovered from her family's ancient books. She had never performed it in front of others before, but now she used it in a desperate situation, and it actually temporarily blocked the flames and vines.
"What kind of magic is this?" Yu Shuheng's voice was filled with surprise. The vines around him suddenly grew rapidly. The dark green vines coiled around Su Xiaoya's golden apricot leaves like long snakes, wrapping up all the flames that had escaped the net.
He looked down at Su Xiaoya, his handsome face filled with solemnity. "This flame carries the power of annihilation. My vines can only temporarily trap it, and won't hold out for long!"
The sharp thorns of the black vines repeatedly pierced the golden apricot leaves, and dark red flames climbed up the vines. Cold sweat oozed from Su Xiaoya's forehead, and the golden light in her palm began to flicker. She could feel her spiritual energy being depleted at an extremely fast rate. If she couldn't find a way to break the flames, she and Yu Shuheng would be engulfed in flames within half an incense stick.
"Shuheng!" Su Xiaoya suddenly spoke, and the golden apricot leaves suddenly contracted, temporarily forcing the flames back half a foot. "Do you remember that piece of 'Mysterious Ice Marrow' we saw deep in the mine? This flame is yang, and the Mysterious Ice Marrow is yin. Perhaps yin can overcome yang!"
Yu Shuheng's eyes lit up, and dark green vines suddenly extended towards the depths of the mine, and the leaves on the vines quickly absorbed the surrounding spiritual energy.
At the same time, he raised his hands and formed seals, and a light green light shield protected the other three people: "I'm going to get the black ice marrow! You hold on!" Before he finished speaking, his figure had disappeared into the depths of the mine along with the vines.
Seeing Yu Shuheng leave, the black vines' attack intensified. A vine as thick as an arm suddenly bypassed the golden apricot leaf and attacked Su Xiaoya's chest.
Su Xiaoya's pupils shrank, and as she dodged sideways, golden light suddenly appeared on her fingertips, transforming into a sharp apricot leaf blade that cut the vine in half.
But more flames instantly burst out from the broken section of the vine, falling on her sleeve and instantly burning a hole in it. The burning pain made her groan involuntarily.
"Xiao Ya!" Yu Wen Zhangyu, who was protected in the light shield, shouted hurriedly, wanting to rush out of the light shield to help, but was stopped by Su Xiaoya.
"Don't come out!" Su Xiaoya gritted her teeth, and the golden apricot leaves unfolded again. "This is our test. If we can't even withstand this little danger, how can we face greater challenges in the future?"
As she spoke, she suddenly remembered Ling Xiyue's words—the future of Qingyuan Star depended on them. A surge of power suddenly surged from the depths of her heart, and the golden light in her palm became even brighter than before, a faint green halo appearing on the golden apricot leaves.
At this moment, Yu Shuheng's voice came from deep in the mine: "Little girl! The Mysterious Ice Marrow is here!"
An ice-blue light cut through the darkness, and Yu Shuheng rushed out holding a piece of black ice marrow half a person's height. The black ice marrow exuded a biting coldness all over his body, and wherever it passed, the flames were frozen into ice crystals.
He threw the black ice marrow towards Su Xiaoya and formed a seal at the same time: "Draw the fire into the marrow!"
Su Xiaoya understood what he meant, and the golden apricot leaf suddenly turned into a long golden rainbow, wrapping around the black vines and flames and pulling them towards the black ice marrow.
The moment the flame touched the black ice marrow, a sharp sizzling sound was heard, white mist rose into the sky, and the black vines quickly melted in the interweaving of ice and fire. The originally violent power of the killing array gradually subsided.
Outside the secret realm, above the clouds of the East China Sea, Ling Xiyue's silver-blue tail fin gently swayed, a pleased smile on her face. "It's even faster than I predicted. This 'Golden Apricot Burning Heaven Technique' and 'Ancient Tree Entangling Spirit Technique' combined to break the impasse with the power of yin and yang. It seems their tacit understanding far exceeded my expectations."
Diaoti Chenxi watched the figure gradually stabilize in the secret realm. The pearls in her hair stopped swaying, and a little more admiration appeared in her eyes. "I didn't expect Su Xiaoya to be able to comprehend such a powerful spell. Yu Shuheng's reaction is also very fast. If it were those believers in our territory, I'm afraid they really wouldn't be able to handle it."
A hint of admiration flashed across Whale Luosheng's amber eyes, and the dark gold lines on his dorsal fin reappeared. "It seems that Lord Poseidon is right. They do have the potential to shoulder important responsibilities. Let's continue to watch. Perhaps we can witness the day when Qingyuan Star returns to the heavens."
The sea god Ling Xiyue nodded slightly, and his gaze fell back on the Wanbao Secret Realm.
At this time in the secret realm, Su Xiaoya and Yu Shuheng were checking the remaining spiritual plant minerals, while the other three were sorting out their storage rings. Although they still looked a little tired, they exuded a determination that they had survived the disaster.
Three rays of light, silver-blue, dark gold, and light green, intertwined in the void, quietly guarding the lucky people in the secret realm, and also guarding the hope of Qingyuan Star that had not been extinguished for thousands of years.