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Chapter 254: Thorough Preparations
Chapter 254: Thorough Preparations
It was not until they left the Imperial City and arrived at a remote area that Shen Yi summoned the Golden Pearl.
The intricate golden threads wove together once more, and a two-zhang-three-chi tall Golden Body Incarnation stood erect, indifferent and imposing.
Its physique was even more robust than before, and on its back, a crimson pattern was eerie and terrifying.
However, what drew the most attention was a thick Golden Dragon coiled around his arm, baring its fangs and glaring with golden eyes, looking like a living creature.
The Golden Body suddenly raised its hand, and the dragon leaped out, spiraling in the air in a strangling motion before flying back and coiling around his arm again.
"Tsk."
Shen Yi's expression became slightly complicated.
The Demon Soul he had just condensed after ten thousand years had mysteriously disappeared.
It had transformed into a Soul Transformation manual with the character 'Zhen' on it.
The Golden Body Incarnation stood at two zhang and three chi tall, resembling a small building, yet it had not even reached the initial stage of completion, which seemed a bit odd.
For an ordinary Golden Body, three zhang would be considered perfect.
Perhaps this was a good thing? Shen Yi carefully calculated the total amount of Incense Fire Wish Power in Da Qian and felt a bit uncertain.
"Forget it, let's take it one step at a time."
Sensing the unconcealed powerful aura of the Golden Body, Shen Yi felt a bit more confident about his upcoming journey to the Eight Directions Dining Hall.
After waiting for over twenty more days and obtaining the Cold Jade Mystic Hand from the Armament Sect, he would be adequately prepared.
He couldn't afford to waste this time.
Shen Yi put away the Golden Body and headed towards the Armory on his cloud.
Although he couldn't cultivate the new technique yet, the Martial Temple had lost many Soul Transformation Cultivators in the past, so there should be relevant records.
This information was equally important.
...
Armory, Small Pavilion.
Zhu Jue looked at Shen Yi in front of him with confusion. If he remembered correctly, it had been less than three hours since they had parted ways: "Is Junior Brother interested in the affairs of the seniors after they left Da Qian?"
After receiving an affirmative response, Zhu Jue had a rough idea of what Shen Yi was up to, and he could somewhat empathize with Wu Daolan's feelings.
He had just returned, and now he had to leave again.
This wasn't the Martial Temple; it was more like an inn for them to rest.
"Junior Brother, please wait a moment."
Zhu Jue sighed helplessly, left the Small Pavilion, and soon returned with a whole box of books: "They're all here."
He casually picked up a book and patted it twice: "These haven't been read by anyone for a long time."
Compared to martial arts and precious elixirs, these "travelogues" were better at showcasing the depth of a major power.
The invaluable experiences recorded within were obtained by Soul Transformation Cultivators at the cost of their lives.
"Thank you, Senior Brother."
Shen Yi reached out and picked up a pile of books, sitting down in a corner.
Compared to the abstruse martial arts, these books were more like novels, and he found them quite captivating.
When he encountered passages that were not described in detail, he would directly ask Senior Brother Zhu beside him.
As time passed, a rough map gradually formed in Shen Yi's mind, showing the distribution of various forces and their respective deadly skills, as well as the dangerous places that required caution...
"Senior Brother, why is the Xu Family mentioned in every book?"
"When a cultivator's Daoist Mansion opens, not only do we know where the entrance is, but the Thousand Demon Cavern also knows. To escape their ambush, we need to find other entrances, and the Xu Family is the most proficient in array formations."
Zhu Jue explained in a gentle voice: "However, they have a grudge with the Radiant Light Cave, so their clan members rarely travel outside. If Junior Brother happens to meet one, you can consider befriending them."
"Doesn't the Radiant Light Cave need their help?" Shen Yi was curious. What kind of grudge would make the Radiant Light Cave disregard the safety of its disciples and continue pursuing such a group?
It's because they were too useful, and they were unwilling to pay the expensive compensation each time. In the beginning, the Radiant Light Cave captured over a hundred of their clan members, intending to force them to reveal their clan's secret techniques... I heard that in the end, only a handful survived, and the rest of the Xu family was furious. They set up an array and killed a Soul Transformation Cultivator from the Radiant Light Cave, and then all of them went into hiding."
Zhu Jue felt a twinge of shame as he spoke. After all, in name, the Martial Temple and this Celestial Sect were allies: "We don't have the strength to deal with it, and Wutong Mountain doesn't need the Xu family. After all, even if those Zhenren wanted to enter the Daoist Mansions, they would still walk through the main entrance."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi shook his head inwardly.
Fortunately, he hadn't acted on impulse back then; otherwise, with just his initial Primordial Realm strength, he would have truly come into contact with the Radiant Light Cave.
Not to mention being taken as a disciple, the more likely scenario would have been getting captured and forced to reveal demonic martial arts...
"Oh right, Senior Brother."
Shen Yi suddenly remembered something very strange. After flipping through many books, he had gained a rough understanding of this area.
However, the books didn't mention the name of the entire place.
"Where is the Grand Dry Dynasty located?"
"Where?"
A trace of bewilderment appeared on Zhu Jue's face, and he said uncertainly, "Celestial Sect?"
"..."
Shen Yi waited for a while before realizing that the other party had finished speaking.
There was no prefix, only the two words 'Celestial Sect'.
"Senior Brother, please don't laugh at me. I'm just an ordinary Yin Spirit Cultivator. I've hardly left the Grand Dry Dynasty, and even this name was something I heard from the Ancestor."
Zhu Jue glanced at him with a slightly apologetic look.
After all, no matter who heard it, 'Celestial Sect' didn't sound like a place name.
"I understand."
Shen Yi nodded. For some reason, he recalled Qinghua Madam's words from earlier.
The Daoist Mansions left behind by cultivators all had the habit of cultivating Age Trees, as if they were from the same sect.
Most of the Daoist Mansions were located within the territory of the Thousand Demon Cavern.
Celestial Sect disciples had an uncertain future, and they needed to seek the path of cultivation within the Daoist Mansions.
Combining all this information.
A hint of surprise flashed through Shen Yi's eyes. It felt like no matter if it was the Martial Temple or the two Celestial Sects, or even including the Thousand Demon Cavern, they all seemed like latecomers, then parasitizing on a massive entity.
If that were the case, where did those cultivators who left behind the Daoist Mansions go?
Shen Yi shook his head. These rumors and stories weren't something he should be thinking about at the moment.
He calmed down and carefully flipped through the books in his hands.
He memorized any seemingly useful information, gradually refining the rough map in his mind.
He reached out and found nothing, as the once-full box had been completely searched.
"Senior Brother, it's been more than twenty days."
Zhu Jue had been by his side the whole time, and the admiration in his eyes had deepened.
Previously, Shen Yi was a terrifyingly talented Soul Transformation Cultivator in his eyes.
But at this moment, the youth's serious collection of information added a sense of maturity to his already impressive talent and strength.
He was neither arrogant nor impatient, and he had both courage and prudence.
Little Wu's worries were completely unnecessary.
The Martial Temple having such a young man would likely make even Wutong Mountain envious.
"Let's go."
Shen Yi stood up and stretched his body. He had gained a certain understanding of the outside world.
It was filled with dangers and thrills.
And now, it was time for him to personally experience these legendary tales.
(End of Chapter)
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