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Chapter 127: Sealing the Eye of the North Sea, 120 Years Later (Seeking Subscription)
Chapter 127: Sealing the Eye of the North Sea, 120 Years Later (Seeking Subscription)
"You know me?" Lin Yuan asked, immediately realizing that it must have been the World Consciousness that notified the powerful beings near the Eye of the North Sea of his arrival.
The World Consciousness was exalted and beyond the reach of even Ninth and Tenth Realm cultivators. It was only because Xiao Huo and the other two were about to meet their end at Lin Yuan's hands that the World Consciousness had chosen to intervene.
However, Eleventh Realm cultivators were a different matter. They could be considered the pinnacle of power in this world, and for countless millennia, the strongest beings had reached this realm.
Lin Yuan had struck a deal with the World Consciousness, offering to address the threat posed by the Eye of the North Sea. Naturally, the World Consciousness would have informed the Eleventh Realm cultivators in the area to prevent any misunderstandings or conflicts.
"Yes," Lord Nalan and his deputy island masters replied respectfully.
Lord Nalan's heart trembled as he recalled the recent instruction he had received from the 'Heavenly Dao'. He and his companions had been ordered to welcome a significant individual who might permanently resolve the issue of the Eye of the North Sea.
According to the 'Heavenly Dao's' directive, they were to obey this person's every command and not harbor any dissenting thoughts. In essence, once this individual arrived, the few Eleventh Realm cultivators and numerous Tenth Realm cultivators on North Sea Island would be under their command.
Although Lord Nalan was puzzled by this arrangement, he could only comply.
"Very well," Lin Yuan nodded slightly, feeling pleased. The World Consciousness of this realm was indeed thorough in its considerations.
However, upon further reflection, it made sense that the World Consciousness would go to great lengths to ensure the future of this realm and prevent any unforeseen mishaps.
"But..." Lin Yuan looked around. As he ventured further north, he felt the concentration of the world's primal energy increasing. Here, it was almost ten times denser than in the Five Realms.
This was not surprising. For countless millennia, the Eye of the North Sea had acted like a black hole, devouring the primal energy of the heavens and the earth. This had led to a continuous decline in the concentration of primal energy in the Five Realms.
Where had all the primal energy gone? Naturally, it had been consumed by the Eye of the North Sea.
However, during this voracious consumption, the concentration of primal energy around the Eye of the North Sea had naturally risen with the tide.
It was like a long river flowing into the ocean, nourishing the lands on its banks as it made its way to the sea.
Lin Yuan surmised that the concentration of primal energy where he stood had likely reached its peak from countless millennia ago. The denser primal energy here, the closer one got to the Eye of the North Sea.
"No wonder there are so many Tenth and Eleventh Realm cultivators," Lin Yuan thought to himself.
In the Five Realms, a Tenth Realm cultivator would only appear once in a few millennia, and as for the Eleventh Realm? None had appeared in the last five millennia.
If not for a few ancient texts and records, people might have believed that the Eleventh Realm was merely a legend.
Here, near the Eye of the North Sea, Lin Yuan sensed at least several dozen Tenth Realm auras and six Eleventh Realm cultivators.
These included Lord Nalan and his five deputy island masters. Lord Naran's strength had even reached the peak of the Eleventh Realm, just half a step away from the Twelfth Realm.
To produce so many powerful cultivators, the environment's requirements were undoubtedly stringent.
However, with the dense primal energy in this area and the constant inhalation and exhalation of the Eye of the North Sea, the vital energy of the entire realm was drawn here, making it possible to sustain so many powerful cultivators.
"Lead me to the Eye of the North Sea," Lin Yuan requested after some casual inquiries.
"This way, sir," Lord Nalan immediately took the lead, personally guiding Lin Yuan.
The five deputy island masters followed closely behind.
The group made their way toward the location of the Eye of the North Sea.
In the distance, the plump man watched with wide eyes as Lin Yuan was escorted by Lord Nalan and his deputies toward North Sea Island.
"Why are the island master and deputy island masters being so respectful?" The plump man couldn't believe his eyes. If he hadn't witnessed it himself, he would never have imagined that the usually unyielding Lord Nalan and his deputies could be so 'sycophantic'.
"Who is that man?" The plump man's attention returned to Lin Yuan, his curiosity piqued.
Initially, he had assumed that Lin Yuan was a new Tenth Realm cultivator from the Five Realms. But now, it seemed that assumption was far from the truth.
An ordinary new Tenth Realm cultivator wouldn't have attracted his attention, let alone that of Lord Nalan and the deputy island masters.
"Ah, I still have twenty years left in my guard duty here. Otherwise, I would definitely follow them to find out more," the plump man sighed. He was responsible for guarding the tower for a century and couldn't leave his post.
Under Lord Nalan and the deputy island masters' guidance, Lin Yuan soon arrived at what appeared to be an 'island'.
However, it was more akin to a small continent.
Although it couldn't compare to the Five Realms, this place was home to hundreds of millions of humans.
Lin Yuan had previously sensed the auras of several Tenth Realm powerhouses, and more than half of them originated from this island.
"We call this island the North Sea Island," Island Master Nalan explained from the side.
"The Eye of the North Sea is right there."
Island Master Nalan pointed ahead.
In the north of North Sea Island, there seemed to be a layer of darkness, and upon closer inspection, one would find that this layer was like an abyssal 'void'.
Endless amounts of primal energy from the heavens and the earth were constantly pouring into this 'void'.
Soon...
Island Master Nalan led Lin Yuan to the Eye of the North Sea.
Being up close to the Eye of the North Sea was even more awe-inspiring than viewing it from a distance; it was like a crack in the world, pitch-black and endless.
"Approximately 800,000 li in circumference."
Lin Yuan roughly estimated the scope of the Eye of the North Sea.
"The Eye of the North Sea usually expands slowly, and nine Tenth Realm cultivators are enough to suppress it," Island Master Nalan explained.
"But once every hundred years, the Eye of the North Sea goes berserk and expands rapidly."
"During those times, I and the other deputy island masters will use the sealing secret technique to suppress it."
"However, it doesn't help much."
"The Eye of the North Sea continues to expand slowly."
"I recall that several thousand years ago, the Eye of the North Sea was only 750,000 li in circumference, but now it's approaching 800,000 li."
As Island Master Nalan spoke, a worried expression appeared on his face.
If this trend continued, in another 100,000 years, the Eye of the North Sea would expand to a circumference of 2 million li.
By then, the Eye of the North Sea would likely manifest its ability to devour the heavens and the earth, and even if they risked their lives, they might not be able to stop it as they did now.
"I see."
Lin Yuan nodded slightly, understanding the situation.
"Bring me all the secret techniques you use to suppress the Eye of the North Sea."
Based on his observations, Lin Yuan knew that the secret technique used by the four Tenth Realm cultivators guarding the Eye of the North Sea was quite effective in restraining it.
Although the Eye of the North Sea was still expanding slowly, the rate of expansion was significantly slower due to the effect of the secret technique.
Lin Yuan speculated that this sealing technique might have come from the World Consciousness, or at the very least, it was formed with the covert assistance of the World Consciousness.
"This is the secret technique used to suppress the Eye of the North Sea."
Without hesitation, Island Master Nalan took out a jade slip that contained the technique Lin Yuan had mentioned.
In order to suppress the Eye of the North Sea as much as possible, Island Master Nalan had already distributed this secret technique.
Even if Lin Yuan didn't ask him for it, he could easily obtain it upon returning to North Sea Island.
"Thank you."
Lin Yuan took the jade slip.
After that...
Lin Yuan and Island Master Nalan returned to North Sea Island.
Sealing the Eye of the North Sea was not something that could be accomplished overnight.
Lin Yuan's trip with Island Master Nalan was just a preliminary inspection, and his return to the island soon after was a perfectly normal course of action in the eyes of others.
North Sea Island.
Cave Abode Ji.
This cave abode was the one with the most abundant primal energy on all of North Sea Island.
It should have belonged to Island Master Nalan, but since Lin Yuan had come, it was naturally his temporary residence.
"So comfortable."
Lin Yuan took a deep breath, and a large amount of tangible primal energy flowed into his nostrils.
Although this amount of primal energy was insignificant to Lin Yuan at his current level, compared to the 'barren' land of the Five Realms, it was undoubtedly dozens or even hundreds of times better.
"Alright."
"Time to get to work."
Lin Yuan's expression turned serious.
Based on his observations during the day, Lin Yuan knew that the Eye of the North Sea was beyond the power of any mortal to oppose.
No matter how strong Lin Yuan became, he couldn't directly resolve the Eye of the North Sea.
The best approach was actually similar to what Island Master Nalan was doing—using a sealing technique to restrain the Eye's expansion.
With that in mind, Lin Yuan immersed his consciousness into the jade slip to study the sealing technique.
"The name 'Eye-Sealing Technique' is quite straightforward."
Lin Yuan glanced at the name of the technique and shook his head slightly.
The Eye-Sealing Technique was divided into four levels: Introduction, Minor Success, Major Success, and Perfection.
Generally speaking, only those who cultivated this technique to the Major Success level were qualified to go to the Eye of the North Sea and suppress it.
As for Island Master Nalan and the five deputy island masters, they had cultivated this technique to the Perfection level.
Lin Yuan began to study this technique repeatedly.
[Your comprehension is heaven-defying. By observing the Eye-Sealing Technique, you have derived the Innate Eye-Sealing Technique.]
After a few days, Lin Yuan derived the Innate Eye-Sealing Technique from the original Eye-Sealing Technique.
North Sea Island.
Another Cave Abode Jia.
Island Master Nalan and the five deputy island masters sat opposite each other.
"What exactly is that person's background?"
One of the deputy island masters couldn't help but ask.
They had no doubts about the 'Heavenly Dao's' instructions, but Lin Yuan had come from the Five Realms.
And in their eyes, the primal energy of the Five Realms had long been devoured by the Eye of the North Sea.
It was already difficult enough to birth a Tenth Realm cultivator, how could there possibly be someone capable of completely resolving the Eye of the North Sea?
"Are you questioning me?"
Island Master Nalan glanced at the deputy island master.
"I dare not," the deputy island master quickly replied, shaking his head. "I'm just curious."
This was no joke. Who would dare question the Heavenly Dao?
"There's no need to be curious," Island Master Nalan said flatly. "Since we've received the 'Heavenly Dao's' instruction to fully cooperate with that person, there's no need to think too much into it. Just do your best."
The other deputy island masters lowered their heads and remained silent upon hearing Island Master Nalan's words.
"How exactly are we supposed to cooperate?" Island Master Nalan asked, unable to hold back his curiosity any longer.
Ever since they received Lin Yuan's message, his behavior had been unremarkable. No matter how they looked at him, he didn't seem like someone capable of completely resolving the Eye of the North Sea.
Half a month later...
Lin Yuan once again followed Island Master Nalan to the Eye of the North Sea.
Gazing at the pitch-black and hollow Eye of the North Sea before him, Lin Yuan's eyes remained calm.
After half a month of contemplation, with his heaven-defying comprehension, Lin Yuan had not only cultivated the 'Eye-Sealing Technique' to perfection, but had also created the 'Innate Eye-Sealing Technique' and the 'Flawless Innate Eye-Sealing Technique' based on this secret technique.
Especially the 'Flawless Innate Eye-Sealing Technique', which was far superior to the original 'Eye-Sealing Technique'.
Of course, to activate the 'Flawless Innate Eye-Sealing Technique', one must have the cultivation base of the Fifteenth Realm and above.
This was also why, for tens of millions of years, the Tenth and Eleventh Realm cultivators of North Sea Island had always used the Eye-Sealing Technique.
It was not only because their comprehension fell far short of Lin Yuan's, but also because with their strength, they were far from being able to promote the evolution of the Eye-Sealing Technique.
"Alright," Lin Yuan said. "Tell them to step back."
"From today onwards, leave the Eye of the North Sea to me."
As soon as Lin Yuan finished speaking, Island Master Nalan's pupils contracted slightly.
Even in normal times, guarding the Eye of the North Sea required at least nine Tenth Realm cultivators stationed at various angles and directions.
This way, they could curb the expansion of the Eye of the North Sea as much as possible.
But now? Lin Yuan was asking the nine Tenth Realm cultivators to step down, effectively leaving the Eye of the North Sea unchecked.
Island Master Nalan wasn't doubting Lin Yuan's strength, but the Eye of the North Sea was too vast, with a circumference of 800,000 li. One person's power simply couldn't cover it all.
"My lord," one of the deputy island masters beside him began to speak.
"Do as he says," Island Master Nalan said after a moment's thought.
"Yes," the other deputy island masters replied. They immediately stood up and ordered the Tenth Realm cultivators surrounding the Eye of the North Sea to step down.
Boom! As they stopped their suppression, the expansion rate of the Eye of the North Sea visibly increased.
"My lord," Island Master Nalan said, his heart bleeding as he witnessed the Eye of the North Sea's expansion.
With the current size of the Eye of the North Sea, even an expansion of a single meter would cause its consumption of primal energy to surge.
"This is bad," one of the deputy island masters exclaimed. "The Eye of the North Sea is about to go on a rampage!"
The deputy island master who had first spoken seemed to sense something, and his expression changed drastically.
However, before he could say anything more, they all witnessed an inconceivable scene.
Lin Yuan, who had been standing beside them, instead of retreating, took a step forward and swiftly moved to hover above the Eye of the North Sea.
In an instant, he released his Yin God and Yang God, with his tens of millions of zhang tall Yin God and Yang God standing at either end of the Eye of the North Sea, while his physical body sat atop it.
Hum! A surging wave of oppressive power, akin to a vast ocean, gushed out, enveloping the entire Eye of the North Sea. No matter how the Eye of the North Sea tried to expand, it was held in check and unable to advance even an inch.
As time passed, the Eye of the North Sea began to shrink.
"What?"
The deputy island masters were stunned.
For countless tens of millions of years, the Eye of the North Sea had always been expanding. No matter how hard they tried, they had never been able to reduce its size by even a fraction.
"The world is saved," Island Master Nalan murmured, looking up at the figure seated above the two tens of millions of zhang tall divine manifestations.
"Such dense primal energy," Lin Yuan said, feeling enveloped by the endless primal energy of the heavens and the earth as he suppressed the Eye of the North Sea.
During the suppression, the primal energy of the entire world continued to flow towards the Eye of the North Sea.
However, with the Eye of the North Sea sealed, it was unable to absorb the primal energy, and so Lin Yuan naturally took it all in.
Time flowed on, and in the blink of an eye, 120 years had passed.
Tomorrow, the copy will end, and we will return to the main world.
(End of Chapter)
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