txolops Chapter 64 Unveiling the Secret of the Silver Pages!
Chapter 64 Unveiling the Secret of the Silver Pages!
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Half a day later.
Lin Chuan returned to the cave where the Spirit Eye Spring was located and immediately began to set up the formation.
He first buried the eight black array plates in specific positions at the outer passage, cave entrance, and stone chamber entrance according to the array diagram of the "Mysterious Armor Array," and then planted the eighteen array flags at key nodes.
As the final main array plate was embedded into the ground beside the Spirit Eye Spring, and several mid-grade spirit stones were added as activation energy, a layer of pale yellow light shield, imperceptible to the naked eye but palpable with divine sense, quietly appeared, enveloping the entire core area of the cave. The light shield was adorned with flowing tortoise-shell patterns, radiating an aura of unwavering stability.
Next, he set up the "Star Shadow Array" in the inner area of the "Mysterious Armor Array".
After the seven small silver discs engraved with star maps and the fourteen star-studded array flags were arranged, the array was activated. The scene inside the stone chamber did not change much, but the light seemed to become a little hazy, and a faint sense of illusion, as if one were in a starry wilderness, permeated the air.
If one is not proficient in formations or has a spiritual sense far superior to Lin Chuan's, it is easy to lose one's way or even get caught up in the illusion of stars while in the formation.
"With these two formations protecting us, we can rest easy as long as no Core Formation cultivator comes to attack us directly." Lin Chuan was completely relieved, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
With the cave safe and sound, the next step is to focus on my own cultivation.
He returned to the stone bed beside the spiritual spring and carefully took out the jade slip containing the "Azure Origin Sword Manual".
Switching to a higher-level cultivation technique is not something that can be done overnight. It requires gradually transforming and refining the true essence cultivated from the original "Li Huo Jue" technique according to the new technique's path. This process is time-consuming and laborious, but for the sake of a longer path, this step must be taken.
Taking a deep breath, Lin Chuan calmed his mind and began to guide the liquid true essence in his body to circulate slowly, following the incantation of the first level of the "Azure Origin Sword Technique".
The pure spiritual energy emanating from the Spirit Eye Spring converged in strands, aiding the transformation process.
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Time flies, and a year has passed in the blink of an eye.
Throughout the year, Lin Chuan lived a secluded life, spending most of his time in seclusion in his cave, cultivating his martial arts techniques.
Every morning, the divination results are updated on time, mostly indicating information about simple cave ruins left by predecessors, hundreds-of-years-old spiritual herbs growing in hidden valleys, or special minerals found in the lair of a certain monster within a radius of dozens of miles around the cave.
These opportunities were neither particularly significant nor insignificant for Lin Chuan, who was in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.
He did not set off immediately, but instead recorded the information in the jade slip.
Every month or so, when he finishes practicing his cultivation method and needs to rest or get some fresh air, he will choose one or two places with low risk and decent returns to explore.
With the accurate guidance of the divination, he was always able to avoid major dangers and gain something, gradually replenishing some alchemy materials and many spirit stones.
However, he did not receive any more significant opportunities like the Spirit Eye Spring or high-quality array equipment.
With focused cultivation, supplemented by some pills suitable for Foundation Establishment stage practitioners brought out from forbidden areas, and the continuous spiritual energy support from the Spirit Eye Spring, Lin Chuan's progress was quite smooth.
One year later, on a certain day.
Inside the cave's stone chamber.
As Lin Chuan sat cross-legged beside the spiritual spring, his aura suddenly solidified. Then, a spiritual energy fluctuation, purer and more refined than a year ago, carrying a faint sharpness, spread out and was quickly drawn back into his body.
He slowly opened his eyes, and a cyan sword shadow seemed to flash across them.
Within the dantian, the color of the liquid true essence has transformed from the initial pale gold to a deeper, more profound cyan-gold.
As it slowly rotated, it faintly emitted a delicate sword-like sound.
The total amount of true essence has not increased dramatically, but its purity and condensation are far greater than they were a year ago.
"The fourth level of the Azure Origin Sword Manual has finally been mastered."
Lin Chuan breathed a sigh of relief, feeling the refreshed flow of true energy within his body, and the restless, almost bursting "sword light" in his meridians. His heart was filled with joy and a sense of peace.
This not only means that he has successfully switched his main cultivation technique to the higher-level "Azure Origin Sword Art", but also that his early Foundation Establishment realm has been thoroughly honed and solidified in the process, making his foundation extremely solid.
Next, we will steadily move towards the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.
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"It's finally stable!"
Beside the Spirit Eye Spring, Lin Chuan stood up, feeling the condensed and flowing cyan-gold true essence within his body, which carried a sharp aura, and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.
He flicked his finger, and a sword beam about half a foot long, condensed and solid, with a bluish hue, shot out. With a soft "whoosh," it easily pierced several inches into the opposite stone wall, leaving a smooth and flat hole.
This is the divine power that can only be initially mastered after cultivating the third level of the Azure Origin Sword Technique—Azure Origin Sword Light!
"The foundation is in place, and the sword's edge is beginning to shine. It seems it's time to go see Junior Brother Han again," Lin Chuan murmured to himself, a determined glint in his eyes.
He never forgot that the silver pages that recorded the subsequent techniques of the "Azure Origin Sword Manual" up to the early stages of his transformation should still be in Han Li's hands at this moment.
Based on his understanding of Han Li, he knew that over the past year, Han Li's main focus must have been on accelerating the ripening of spiritual herbs, preparing to refine Foundation Establishment Pills, and his own cultivation, especially since he lacked the first three levels of the "Azure Origin Sword Technique" as a starting point.
The chances of discovering the secret of those silver pages are extremely slim.
"Now is the perfect time to go. With my current Foundation Establishment cultivation and the confidence to uncover the secret on the spot, if I propose a deal, Han Li is very likely to agree after weighing the pros and cons."
Having made up his mind, Lin Chuan did not delay any longer and flew towards the Hundred Herbs Garden within the sect on his magical artifact.
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Soon after, Lin Chuan arrived outside the Hundred Herbs Garden and sent a transmission talisman into the restricted area.
Han Li broke the restriction.
Upon recognizing Lin Chuan, a hint of surprise appeared on his face, and he then cupped his hands and said:
"Senior Brother Lin, how have you been? May I ask what brings you here?"
Lin Chuan smiled slightly and, without beating around the bush, said directly, "Junior Brother Han, to be honest, I've come here today for an old matter, and I also want to make a deal with you."
"Old matters? A deal?" Han Li's gaze sharpened, his vigilance growing even stronger.
"Exactly."
Lin Chuan nodded, looking calmly at Han Li. "A year ago, I asked you if you had obtained anything special from the relics of that barefoot silver sword cultivator from the Giant Sword Sect... At the time, you said there was nothing special... However, I can tell you definitively today that the silver page is indeed in your hands."
Upon hearing this, Han Li's expression changed slightly, and his eyes instantly sharpened.
in silence.
He didn't expect Lin Chuan to be so certain about this matter, and that he would bring it up again after a year, which was clearly not unfounded.
Lin Chuan observed Han Li's reaction and calmly continued, "Junior Brother, there's no need to be nervous or deny it immediately. Since I dare to say this, I naturally have my reasons. I know this item is with you, but I haven't revealed a single word to anyone, nor do I have any intention of taking it by trickery. I've come here today to cooperate honestly with you."
He paused slightly, observing Han Li's expression. Seeing that although Han Li was still wary, he showed no signs of immediately turning hostile, he continued:
"I not only know that the page is with my junior brother, but I also know how to uncover the true secret hidden within. Junior brother must have had this page for some time now, have you noticed anything special about it? Probably not."
Han Li was shaken.
Lin Chuan's words hit the nail on the head.
He was truly at a loss with the silver pages, and all his attempts to find a solution were unsuccessful.
"Junior brother, let's speak frankly."
Lin Chuan spoke sincerely, "The secret of those pages is related to an extremely profound sword cultivation tradition. And I happen to have cultivated the prerequisite techniques for it. I can try to decipher the secret of the pages in front of you, Junior Brother. If I succeed, we can share the contents!"
"This is entirely beneficial for you, junior brother. If you keep it, it's just an unidentifiable piece of metal; if you cooperate with me, you might obtain a powerful inheritance. Even if it ultimately proves that I cannot decipher it, or that there is nothing of value inside, you will suffer no loss, junior brother, will you?"
These words are reasonable and logical, with a clear analysis of the pros and cons, and they also point out that it is about "sharing" rather than exclusive ownership.
Han Li's expression shifted between light and shadow as he rapidly weighed his options.
Lin Chuan is now a Foundation Establishment cultivator. If he really intends to take it by force, I'm afraid I'll be in trouble.
His offer of face-to-face cracking and content sharing was indeed very tempting.
I've been researching for a long time without any results, so why not let him give it a try? The worst outcome would just be maintaining the status quo.
After a long silence, a resolute glint flashed in Han Li's eyes, and he slowly said, "Since Senior Brother Lin is so frank, I will not hide anything from you either. That silver page is indeed in my possession."
As he spoke, he carefully took out a palm-sized, silver page with an uneven surface but no writing from an inconspicuous storage bag at his waist.
"As you say, senior brother, if we can unravel its mysteries, we will share the contents. However... I hope you will keep your promise."
A gentleman's word is as good as a swift whip.
Lin Chuan took the silver pages; they felt heavy in his hand, and he felt reassured.
He said no more, held the book pages flat in his palm, and with a thought, the azure-gold true essence flowed within his dantian, and a wisp of pure foundation-building true fire rose from his fingertips.
He manipulated the wisp of real fire, evenly scorching the surface of the silver pages.
Han Li watched intently from the side. He had tried using the fireball spell before, but there was no reaction.
As the Foundation Establishment True Fire continued to burn, the metallic luster on the surface of the silver pages began to flow and fade like mercury, gradually revealing a deeper and more noble dark gold color inside!
The entire process lasted about ten breaths. When Lin Chuan withdrew his true fire, the object in his palm had completely transformed into a golden page that was as thin as a cicada's wing yet exceptionally tough.
"This..." Han Li couldn't help but exclaim softly, his eyes filled with surprise.
He never expected that uncovering the secret would be so simple and direct, yet so dependent on specific conditions—the intensity of the Foundation Establishment True Fire!
However, Lin Chuan's actions did not stop. He glanced at Han Li, whose face showed surprise, and said, "Junior brother, it's not over yet. This treasure is not yet in its final form."
He casually cast a basic levitation spell, freezing the dark gold pages in mid-air.
Then, his expression turned solemn, and he pointed his fingers like a sword. He activated the Azure Origin Sword Technique within his body, and a blue sword beam, far more refined and with a more restrained brilliance than during the previous test, burst forth from his fingertips!
"go!"
The cyan sword light flew out of his hand.
It transformed into a streak of azure light, shooting straight towards the suspended dark gold pages!
Han Li's heart skipped a beat upon seeing this.
He thought Lin Chuan was about to suddenly attack and destroy the pages, but the explosion or piercing sound he had imagined did not come.
The moment the sharp cyan sword light struck the page, it vanished without a trace, disappearing into the dark gold pages as if it had sunk into the sea.
It felt as if I had been completely swallowed up by that thin page of the book!
Not even a ripple appeared on the surface of the book.