Fan Zheyan instructed everyone, "When you enter the Chaotic Qi Vortex, be extremely careful. This chaotic qi consumes a vast amount of magic power. Whatever spirit stones you have, use them generously to pass through the vortex. Beyond the vortex, even more challenging situations await. By then, you can't afford to be deficient in magic power."
"Understood!"
Fan Zheyan then turned to Shu Han and said, "Junior Brother Cheng, would you like to follow behind me? Given your intermediate cultivation level, you might face significant pressure."
Shu Han bowed slightly and replied, "Thank you for your kind offer, Senior Brother. However, I came here for trial and don't want to be a burden. Besides, I have the assistance of fellow daoist Qiu."
"In that case, let's aim to regroup at the mountain peak. If we succeed this time, I'll put in a good word for you before the sect leader. Advancing to a higher cultivation level will then be within your grasp."
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother!"
With that said, Fan Zheyan led his team into the Chaotic Qi Vortex before them.
Gazing at the rapidly swirling orange-yellow gases, Shu Han felt the surrounding spiritual energy being drawn into the vortex without resistance. Taking a deep breath, he signaled Qiu Pengxing, and they both stepped into the vortex.
Upon entering, the overwhelming force of the chaotic qi hit Shu Han like a tidal wave, nearly unbalancing him. Within this orange-yellow world, not only was his vision obstructed, even his spiritual sense was suppressed, limiting its reach to about three meters around him. Without hesitation, Shu Han activated his Clear Bright Spiritual Eye. Under its powerful insight, his vision expanded considerably.
No longer hindered by his vision, Shu Han felt relatively unburdened. However, he soon realized that Shangguan Ruolin inside his jade amulet was struggling to breathe. Quickly, he released her.
Looking agonized, Shangguan Ruolin collapsed into Shu Han's arms, clutching her chest and gasping, "Shu Han, I feel awful... My body feels stifled and hot, with occasional sharp pains."
Seeing her distressed state, a worried Shu Han asked, "Why? I don't feel anything."
Mustering a weak smile, Shangguan Ruolin explained, "You dummy, you possess the five-elemental spiritual root, so you naturally harmonize with the chaotic qi's five-elemental essence. But I have only the fused wind spiritual root of water and wood. The earth, fire, and metal elements in the chaotic qi disrupt my body."
"Wouldn't it help if I hide you inside the Jade Universe As Wish?"
Shangguan Ruolin responded, "The chaotic qi represents the origin of all things; it can't be blocked. Transfer some of your magic power to me. With your spiritual root, you don't need magic power to resist."
Shu Han immediately transferred his magic power to Shangguan Ruolin, and her complexion began to improve. He glanced back and saw that Qiu Pengxing had vanished from sight. Using the Clear Bright Spiritual Eye, he spotted Qiu struggling with every step in the vortex.
Shu Han quickly turned back, lifting Qiu by his arm and carrying Shangguan Ruolin, he began to dash through the vortex.
"Holy cow! How are you unaffected by the vortex? I've never heard of someone like you!"
Shu Han laughed, "That's because you guys aren't willing to invest heavily in cultivating those with five-elemental spiritual roots."
"Oh my, since when did someone with a five-elemental spiritual root become a talent?!"
Like this, with swift strides, Shu Han, carrying both, took a detour past the Purple Sun Sect team ahead, heading straight to the peak of the Immaculate Mountain. Soon, the vortex faded from their sight, revealing the appearance of the mountain's summit.
The top of the mountain housed a vast lake with water shimmering like glitter, reflecting a seven-colored radiance. In the center of the lake was a rock, from which a beam of white light shot up, turning into a multi-colored glow against the dome of the Immaculate Realm. Surrounding the mountaintop was the thick Chaotic Qi Vortex, appearing as magnificent as being inside the eye of a storm.
Shu Han asked, "Didn't you say the Heavenly Creation Fluid is at the mountaintop? Where is it? First come, first serve!"
Qiu Pengxing replied, "It's not that simple." Pointing to the lake, he continued, "What you see before you is the Heavenly Creation Fluid."
"What?!" Staring at the vast lake, Shu Han couldn't help but retort, "Are you messing with me?"
Qiu Pengxing clarified, "It is, and it isn't, it all depends on timing."
"Stop beating around the bush! The others are almost here!"
Qiu elaborated, "Every time the Heavenly Creation Fluid appears in the world, a Chaotic Qi Vortex like this forms. Once the vortex is fully formed, chaotic qi will bubble up from the bottom of the lake and merge with the lake water. The rock at the center then absorbs the water saturated with chaotic qi, and in the end, produces three bottles of Heavenly Creation Fluid."
Shangguan Ruolin nodded, "So the Heavenly Creation Fluid contains the power of the five elements because of the chaotic qi."
Shu Han was taken aback, "So, coming early is useless?"
Qiu Pengxing replied, "Not entirely. You can enjoy the scenery. The beautiful peak of Immaculate Mountain is unparalleled in its splendor!"
"Go to hell!"
Shu Han gave him a kick, then with a frustrated look turned his gaze to the rock in the center of the lake. His Clear Bright Spiritual Eye scanned it closely but was suddenly blinded by its radiant glow, causing a sharp pain in his eyes. He was horrified, this was the first time something resisted the observation of his Clear Bright Spiritual Eye.
"What exactly is that central rock in the lake?"
Qiu Pengxing replied, "How would I know? It's not something that those in the Foundation Establishment phase can approach. Nobody truly knows what it is. We just know that both the chaotic qi and the seven-colored radiance originate from that rock."
Shangguan Ruolin remarked, "Given its ability to absorb chaotic qi and emit the seven-colored radiance, that rock might just be the true treasure of the Immaculate Realm."
Shu Han nodded and said, "In that case, we can't just sit here idle. Linlin, you stay here with one of my avatars, while my main body goes into the chaotic vortex."
"What are you planning to do?"
With a smile, Shu Han transformed to resemble Luo Haoguang from the Green Thunder Sect.
"Right now, the disciples from other sects are struggling within the vortex. It's the perfect time to stir some enmity against the Green Thunder Sect!"
Watching Shu Han's transformation, Qiu Pengxing was amazed, "Your disguise technique is incredible, there's no flaw to be seen. But if you think you can easily attack them within the vortex, you're naive. They may be struggling, but they're moving together. If they retaliate, you'll have to hide."
"I don't plan on killing them, just stirring up some resentment against the Green Thunder Sect."
With that, Shu Han and one of his avatars dove back into the chaotic vortex. The force of the vortex grew stronger, but for Shu Han, it felt like a regular storm. He checked the storage bags of some Green Thunder Sect disciples, found a few thunder talismans, and with the aid of the Clear Bright Spiritual Eye, began searching for disciples from other sects within the vortex.
Once he found them, he would first verbally taunt them, then attack with the thunder talismans. Restrained by the vortex, these disciples could only band together to withstand the talisman's attack.
Inside the vortex, it was chaos. Thunder illuminated the scene.
The disciples from Rainbow Light Sword Valley, Fiery Cloud Instant Sect, Cloud Mist Sect, and Flying Star Sect were all "greeted" in turn. Already struggling against the vortex, they were further bombarded by the thunder talismans and taunted, making them furious.
Indirectly, the Green Thunder Sect accumulated even more animosity.
Fan Zheyan instructed everyone, "When you enter the Chaotic Qi Vortex, be extremely careful. This chaotic qi consumes a vast amount of magic power. Whatever spirit stones you have, use them generously to pass through the vortex. Beyond the vortex, even more challenging situations await. By then, you can't afford to be deficient in magic power."
"Understood!"
Fan Zheyan then turned to Shu Han and said, "Junior Brother Cheng, would you like to follow behind me? Given your intermediate cultivation level, you might face significant pressure."
Shu Han bowed slightly and replied, "Thank you for your kind offer, Senior Brother. However, I came here for trial and don't want to be a burden. Besides, I have the assistance of fellow daoist Qiu."
"In that case, let's aim to regroup at the mountain peak. If we succeed this time, I'll put in a good word for you before the sect leader. Advancing to a higher cultivation level will then be within your grasp."
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother!"
With that said, Fan Zheyan led his team into the Chaotic Qi Vortex before them.
Gazing at the rapidly swirling orange-yellow gases, Shu Han felt the surrounding spiritual energy being drawn into the vortex without resistance. Taking a deep breath, he signaled Qiu Pengxing, and they both stepped into the vortex.
Upon entering, the overwhelming force of the chaotic qi hit Shu Han like a tidal wave, nearly unbalancing him. Within this orange-yellow world, not only was his vision obstructed, even his spiritual sense was suppressed, limiting its reach to about three meters around him. Without hesitation, Shu Han activated his Clear Bright Spiritual Eye. Under its powerful insight, his vision expanded considerably.
No longer hindered by his vision, Shu Han felt relatively unburdened. However, he soon realized that Shangguan Ruolin inside his jade amulet was struggling to breathe. Quickly, he released her.
Looking agonized, Shangguan Ruolin collapsed into Shu Han's arms, clutching her chest and gasping, "Shu Han, I feel awful... My body feels stifled and hot, with occasional sharp pains."
Seeing her distressed state, a worried Shu Han asked, "Why? I don't feel anything."
Mustering a weak smile, Shangguan Ruolin explained, "You dummy, you possess the five-elemental spiritual root, so you naturally harmonize with the chaotic qi's five-elemental essence. But I have only the fused wind spiritual root of water and wood. The earth, fire, and metal elements in the chaotic qi disrupt my body."
"Wouldn't it help if I hide you inside the Jade Universe As Wish?"
Shangguan Ruolin responded, "The chaotic qi represents the origin of all things; it can't be blocked. Transfer some of your magic power to me. With your spiritual root, you don't need magic power to resist."
Shu Han immediately transferred his magic power to Shangguan Ruolin, and her complexion began to improve. He glanced back and saw that Qiu Pengxing had vanished from sight. Using the Clear Bright Spiritual Eye, he spotted Qiu struggling with every step in the vortex.
Shu Han quickly turned back, lifting Qiu by his arm and carrying Shangguan Ruolin, he began to dash through the vortex.
"Holy cow! How are you unaffected by the vortex? I've never heard of someone like you!"
Shu Han laughed, "That's because you guys aren't willing to invest heavily in cultivating those with five-elemental spiritual roots."
"Oh my, since when did someone with a five-elemental spiritual root become a talent?!"
Like this, with swift strides, Shu Han, carrying both, took a detour past the Purple Sun Sect team ahead, heading straight to the peak of the Immaculate Mountain. Soon, the vortex faded from their sight, revealing the appearance of the mountain's summit.
The top of the mountain housed a vast lake with water shimmering like glitter, reflecting a seven-colored radiance. In the center of the lake was a rock, from which a beam of white light shot up, turning into a multi-colored glow against the dome of the Immaculate Realm. Surrounding the mountaintop was the thick Chaotic Qi Vortex, appearing as magnificent as being inside the eye of a storm.
Shu Han asked, "Didn't you say the Heavenly Creation Fluid is at the mountaintop? Where is it? First come, first serve!"
Qiu Pengxing replied, "It's not that simple." Pointing to the lake, he continued, "What you see before you is the Heavenly Creation Fluid."
"What?!" Staring at the vast lake, Shu Han couldn't help but retort, "Are you messing with me?"
Qiu Pengxing clarified, "It is, and it isn't, it all depends on timing."
"Stop beating around the bush! The others are almost here!"
Qiu elaborated, "Every time the Heavenly Creation Fluid appears in the world, a Chaotic Qi Vortex like this forms. Once the vortex is fully formed, chaotic qi will bubble up from the bottom of the lake and merge with the lake water. The rock at the center then absorbs the water saturated with chaotic qi, and in the end, produces three bottles of Heavenly Creation Fluid."
Shangguan Ruolin nodded, "So the Heavenly Creation Fluid contains the power of the five elements because of the chaotic qi."
Shu Han was taken aback, "So, coming early is useless?"
Qiu Pengxing replied, "Not entirely. You can enjoy the scenery. The beautiful peak of Immaculate Mountain is unparalleled in its splendor!"
"Go to hell!"
Shu Han gave him a kick, then with a frustrated look turned his gaze to the rock in the center of the lake. His Clear Bright Spiritual Eye scanned it closely but was suddenly blinded by its radiant glow, causing a sharp pain in his eyes. He was horrified, this was the first time something resisted the observation of his Clear Bright Spiritual Eye.
"What exactly is that central rock in the lake?"
Qiu Pengxing replied, "How would I know? It's not something that those in the Foundation Establishment phase can approach. Nobody truly knows what it is. We just know that both the chaotic qi and the seven-colored radiance originate from that rock."
Shangguan Ruolin remarked, "Given its ability to absorb chaotic qi and emit the seven-colored radiance, that rock might just be the true treasure of the Immaculate Realm."
Shu Han nodded and said, "In that case, we can't just sit here idle. Linlin, you stay here with one of my avatars, while my main body goes into the chaotic vortex."
"What are you planning to do?"
With a smile, Shu Han transformed to resemble Luo Haoguang from the Green Thunder Sect.
"Right now, the disciples from other sects are struggling within the vortex. It's the perfect time to stir some enmity against the Green Thunder Sect!"
Watching Shu Han's transformation, Qiu Pengxing was amazed, "Your disguise technique is incredible, there's no flaw to be seen. But if you think you can easily attack them within the vortex, you're naive. They may be struggling, but they're moving together. If they retaliate, you'll have to hide."
"I don't plan on killing them, just stirring up some resentment against the Green Thunder Sect."
With that, Shu Han and one of his avatars dove back into the chaotic vortex. The force of the vortex grew stronger, but for Shu Han, it felt like a regular storm. He checked the storage bags of some Green Thunder Sect disciples, found a few thunder talismans, and with the aid of the Clear Bright Spiritual Eye, began searching for disciples from other sects within the vortex.
Once he found them, he would first verbally taunt them, then attack with the thunder talismans. Restrained by the vortex, these disciples could only band together to withstand the talisman's attack.
Inside the vortex, it was chaos. Thunder illuminated the scene.
The disciples from Rainbow Light Sword Valley, Fiery Cloud Instant Sect, Cloud Mist Sect, and Flying Star Sect were all "greeted" in turn. Already struggling against the vortex, they were further bombarded by the thunder talismans and taunted, making them furious.
Indirectly, the Green Thunder Sect accumulated even more animosity.
