Chapter 53: Bell Artifact
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Chapter 53: Bell Artifact
It had been a long while since Yao Shen had to resort to sneaking around, especially within the confines of the Azlak Plains. The only person that he had informed of his whereabouts was Meili Zhu, as her assistance had been instrumental in conceiving this scheme. Even now, the depths of her intelligence gathering ability surprised him as he perused the map she had procured for him.
The direct path to the sealed cave systems was too exposed and well guarded for him to waltz through, so he was forced to take a more... imaginative route. Tunnelling through thick bedrock had proved to be more Qi intensive that he had initially estimated, draining even upon his vast reserves. Then, Yao Shen had to disassemble and reform a series of cave walls and do so while ensuring that the noise pollution was kept to a minimum, hopping from one passageway to the next until he reached his destination.
Two Core- Formation Guardians were stationed outside the main entrance to the cave systems, their expressions stoic and their body language conveying readiness, like an arrow pulled taut, waiting to be fired. Yao Shen felt like a mischievous Qi-Formation Disciple once again as he conceived a plan to sneak past the guards.
It all happened in a matter of seconds, as Yao Shen ‘zapped’ the guard on the left with a gentle burst of his Divine Sense, enough to discombobulate him without causing any lasting harm. Using his Shadow Qi, he swept past the guard’s side. The passageway was too narrow for him not to brush past the guard as he moved past him, but Yao Shen was hoping that he was too disoriented to notice.
He eavesdropped on the guard’s conversation with his Divine Sense, just to make sure that his cover wasn’t blown. The momentary lapse in concentration was written off as Qi exhaustion, much to his relief. Having his presence discovered would inevitably strain the relations with the Earth Division, an outcome that Yao Shen preferred to avoid.
The solitude of walking through the cave tunnels would be an intimidating and lonesome prospect for most, but with his Divine Sense stretching ahead and mapping the cave systems layout he didn’t expect any surprises. In fact, it was a welcome change from being the center of attention, as he found himself becoming more and more often these days.
He was surprised at the sheer breadth of the cave systems as he descended deeper into the recesses of the earth, past dead-ends, galleries and wide chambers that splintered into smaller tunnels and rifts. Even after an hour of racing down the passageways whilst simultaneously mapping more routes in his mind’s eye, there seemed to be no end in sight.
“....to kill me!” Yao Shen let out a mighty, triumphant roar as he rose to his full height, the bell pinched between his fingers now seeming puny in front of his towering soul form.
In the next instant, the ripple refining his soul ceased.
Yao Shen’s soul form immediately snapped back to his body, the bell falling from his grasp and clattering onto the floor.
“Agh,” He groaned, clutching at his forehead. A splitting headache tore away at his mind, but Yao Shen ignored it, choosing to inspect his soul first.
His eyes widened in genuine surprise, the headache all but forgotten.
“This...,” he muttered aloud, pacing around in the chamber.
“Is this the power of soul cultivation?” Yao Shen asked himself, his expression looking a little lost for a change.
It had to be tested.
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Chapter 53: Bell Artifact
It had been a long while since Yao Shen had to resort to sneaking around, especially within the confines of the Azlak Plains. The only person that he had informed of his whereabouts was Meili Zhu, as her assistance had been instrumental in conceiving this scheme. Even now, the depths of her intelligence gathering ability surprised him as he perused the map she had procured for him.
The direct path to the sealed cave systems was too exposed and well guarded for him to waltz through, so he was forced to take a more... imaginative route. Tunnelling through thick bedrock had proved to be more Qi intensive that he had initially estimated, draining even upon his vast reserves. Then, Yao Shen had to disassemble and reform a series of cave walls and do so while ensuring that the noise pollution was kept to a minimum, hopping from one passageway to the next until he reached his destination.
Two Core- Formation Guardians were stationed outside the main entrance to the cave systems, their expressions stoic and their body language conveying readiness, like an arrow pulled taut, waiting to be fired. Yao Shen felt like a mischievous Qi-Formation Disciple once again as he conceived a plan to sneak past the guards.
It all happened in a matter of seconds, as Yao Shen ‘zapped’ the guard on the left with a gentle burst of his Divine Sense, enough to discombobulate him without causing any lasting harm. Using his Shadow Qi, he swept past the guard’s side. The passageway was too narrow for him not to brush past the guard as he moved past him, but Yao Shen was hoping that he was too disoriented to notice.
He eavesdropped on the guard’s conversation with his Divine Sense, just to make sure that his cover wasn’t blown. The momentary lapse in concentration was written off as Qi exhaustion, much to his relief. Having his presence discovered would inevitably strain the relations with the Earth Division, an outcome that Yao Shen preferred to avoid.
The solitude of walking through the cave tunnels would be an intimidating and lonesome prospect for most, but with his Divine Sense stretching ahead and mapping the cave systems layout he didn’t expect any surprises. In fact, it was a welcome change from being the center of attention, as he found himself becoming more and more often these days.
He was surprised at the sheer breadth of the cave systems as he descended deeper into the recesses of the earth, past dead-ends, galleries and wide chambers that splintered into smaller tunnels and rifts. Even after an hour of racing down the passageways whilst simultaneously mapping more routes in his mind’s eye, there seemed to be no end in sight.
“....to kill me!” Yao Shen let out a mighty, triumphant roar as he rose to his full height, the bell pinched between his fingers now seeming puny in front of his towering soul form.
In the next instant, the ripple refining his soul ceased.
Yao Shen’s soul form immediately snapped back to his body, the bell falling from his grasp and clattering onto the floor.
“Agh,” He groaned, clutching at his forehead. A splitting headache tore away at his mind, but Yao Shen ignored it, choosing to inspect his soul first.
His eyes widened in genuine surprise, the headache all but forgotten.
“This...,” he muttered aloud, pacing around in the chamber.
“Is this the power of soul cultivation?” Yao Shen asked himself, his expression looking a little lost for a change.
It had to be tested.
Chapter 53: Bell ArtifactIt had been a long while since Yao Shen had to resort to sneaking around, especially within the confines of the Azlak Plains. The only person that he had informed of his whereabouts was Meili Zhu, as her assistance had been instrumental in conceiving this scheme. Even now, the depths of her intelligence gathering ability surprised him as he perused the map she had procured for him. The direct path to the sealed cave systems was too exposed and well guarded for him to waltz through, so he was forced to take a more... imaginative route. Tunnelling through thick bedrock had proved to be more Qi intensive that he had initially estimated, draining even upon his vast reserves. Then, Yao Shen had to disassemble and reform a series of cave walls and do so while ensuring that the noise pollution was kept to a minimum, hopping from one passageway to the next until he reached his destination. Two Core- Formation Guardians were stationed outside the main entrance to the cave systems, their expressions stoic and their body language conveying readiness, like an arrow pulled taut, waiting to be fired. Yao Shen felt like a mischievous Qi-Formation Disciple once again as he conceived a plan to sneak past the guards. It all happened in a matter of seconds, as Yao Shen zapped' the guard on the left with a gentle burst of his Divine Sense, enough to discombobulate him without causing any lasting harm. Using his Shadow Qi, he swept past the guard's side. The passageway was too narrow for him not to brush past the guard as he moved past him, but Yao Shen was hoping that he was too disoriented to notice. He eavesdropped on the guard's conversation with his Divine Sense, just to make sure that his cover wasn't blown. The momentary lapse in concentration was written off as Qi exhaustion, much to his relief. Having his presence discovered would inevitably strain the relations with the Earth Division, an outcome that Yao Shen preferred to avoid. The solitude of walking through the cave tunnels would be an intimidating and lonesome prospect for most, but with his Divine Sense stretching ahead and mapping the cave systems layout he didn't expect any surprises. In fact, it was a welcome change from being the center of attention, as he found himself becoming more and more often these days. He was surprised at the sheer breadth of the cave systems as he descended deeper into the recesses of the earth, past dead-ends, galleries and wide chambers that splintered into smaller tunnels and rifts. Even after an hour of racing down the passageways whilst simultaneously mapping more routes in his mind's eye, there seemed to be no end in sight. ....to kill me! Yao Shen let out a mighty, triumphant roar as he rose to his full height, the bell pinched between his fingers now seeming puny in front of his towering soul form. In the next instant, the ripple refining his soul ceased. Yao Shen's soul form immediately snapped back to his body, the bell falling from his grasp and clattering onto the floor. Agh, He groaned, clutching at his forehead. A splitting headache tore away at his mind, but Yao Shen ignored it, choosing to inspect his soul first. His eyes widened in genuine surprise, the headache all but forgotten. This..., he muttered aloud, pacing around in the chamber.Is this the power of soul cultivation? Yao Shen asked himself, his expression looking a little lost for a change. It had to be tested.
