Chapter 541: Awakening the Heart's Eye, The Phoenix's Cry

Chapter 541: Awakening the Heart's Eye, The Phoenix's Cry

Butterfly Maiden, with a hunch, flies towards the hot spring, skimming the water's surface like a dragonfly.

She had searched many places in the Divine Wood Abyss, but this hot spring was yet to be thoroughly investigated.

Seeing this, Shen Lingxuan quickly wraps herself in her clothes and dives into the bottom of the hot spring, listening intently.

"Woodcutting sounds, flames..."

Faint noises echo, and she tries to discern them.

Perhaps they are too far away, and she can't quite make out the sounds.

"Break it for me!"

Butterfly Maiden exclaims, sending a wave of her special power towards the weakest point of the hot spring, but the bottom remains unmoved.

"It seems... we can't open this." Disappointment flashes in Butterfly Maiden's eyes, "The rumors are true. Unless a special opportunity arises, even encountering the Divine Wood Abyss won't allow entry."

"What's inside the Divine Wood Abyss?" Shen Lingxuan asks curiously.

Butterfly Maiden's eyes reveal complexity: "I don't know either... I only know that there are many opportunities within, and it's also the safest place in the Green Mountain Realm."

Currently, Butterfly Maiden and Shen Lingxuan are hiding in the Divine Wood Abyss, but they are quite nervous.

The Chaos Star Domain is almost entirely under the control of the Light Order.

The strong members of the Light Order are either patrolling various realms, searching for Heaven's Chosen.

If it were before, they could have safely hidden in the Divine Wood Abyss and remained in seclusion for a long time.

But... with the news of Shen Lin's slaughter of the seven deities, this information might attract the attention of the Light Order.

If, by chance, a powerful member of the Light Order arrives in the Green Mountain Realm to search for Qi Yuan, they might be able to find the two of them.

With their current strength, opposing the Light Order would be like an ant trying to block a chariot, a futile effort.

Therefore, finding the Divine Wood Abyss is very necessary.

...

At Sunset Cliff,

Chen Kangbao was eating buns, his belly round and full.

Jing Ji Zhi Xue, in a long skirt, looked at Chen Kangbao with a helpless expression: "Don't you worry about your young master? What if he... encounters an accident?"

Even when they first met in the Divine Wood Token, Jing Ji Zhi Xue still chose to come.

"The young master is a heavenly deity in human form, even if you strangle him, he won't die." Chen Kangbao replied honestly.

As Jing Ji Zhi Xue was eating, she suddenly felt the buns lose their flavor.

At that moment, footsteps approached, and a man in black appeared.

On his forehead, there was a tattoo, seemingly a character, giving him a particularly sinister appearance.

A smile always hung on his face, but this smile gave off a dangerous vibe.

This person was none other than the staff member of Thorns of Blood, the NPC top-tier commentator, Xian Ling Yingjun.

However, his expression was somewhat solemn: "There's a matter of concern. The Phoenix's Cry, a Great Venerated of the Light Order, has descended upon the Green Mountain Realm, most likely in search of Heaven's Chosen."

"The Phoenix's Cry?" Jing Ji Zhi Xue's face immediately showed a fearless expression.

To Jing Ji Zhi Xue, whether it was Thorns of Blood or the Light Order, neither were good people.

"He's not an ordinary Great Venerated. His prototype, in the contemporary era of the Light Universe, is a top-ranked existence in the Sky Stepping Three Steps!" Xian Ling Yingjun's face showed deep apprehension when mentioning this.

He was located in the Sky Stepping Three Steps, and among them, he was considered an extremely powerful being.

But... the Zhou Universe was vast, and just considering the Sky Stepping Three Steps in the Void Universe, in terms of combat power rankings, he would be placed three hundred ranks or lower.

The top ranks... what kind of existence were they? Perhaps a single breath from them could be enough to slay him.

"The young master is an invincible existence. The Phoenix's Cry, a single sword strike is enough to slay him!" Chen Kangbao spoke without hesitation. If one sword wasn't enough, "then two swords will do."

Xian Ling Yingjun smiled helplessly: "The Phoenix's Cry is different from his previous opponents."

Shen Lin is strong, and in the Green Mountain Realm, he is unmatched.

This scope is limited to a single world.

But the Phoenix's Cry, that's a universal-level existence.

Comparing Shen Lin to the Phoenix's Cry is like comparing a village to the Milky Way Galaxy.

"I hope he doesn't come here. If Qi Yuan is in the Divine Wood Abyss... perhaps he can avoid the Phoenix's Cry." Xian Ling Yingjun said.

...

"I've built a ladder, and it can provide a clearer view of the exit. When the ladder is fully formed, do you want to climb out?" Qi Yuan continued refining the ladder.

Currently, the ladder was almost complete.

The Blind Maiden shook her head, looking up at the vast sky, which appeared as empty space.

"This exit is not suitable for me." The Blind Maiden shook her head.

She wanted to go out, but this exit wasn't the right one.

"Oh, are you tall?" Qi Yuan looked at the Blind Maiden, wanting to touch her to see if she was indeed gigantic.

However, based on her heartbeat and the sound of her movements, Qi Yuan could tell that although the Blind Maiden had a tall and slender figure, she wasn't a giant.

The Blind Maiden ignored him and asked, "Have you perfected the art of artifact forging? Has the Heart Eye awakened? Have you forged the holy artifact?"

She asked three questions in a row.

Qi Yuan smiled awkwardly: "No.

"I don't want to deal with her either."

Who would attack someone like that?

"Sigh, the Eight Gate Refining Techniques are too difficult. I've only just mastered them now."

"It's... a bit slow," the Blind Maiden hesitated for a long time before offering her evaluation.

She put down the fruit and went to the place she often swung on the swing.

Qi Yuan set up the repaired ladder, which stood tall and lofty, reaching several dozen zhang in height.

He carefully climbed up, finally reaching the top of the ladder, panting heavily.

He continued to observe the grain of rice-sized gleam.

As he got closer, he could see it more clearly.

"How... can I hear the sound of water?"

"Could it be that this exit leads to a river?"

"Sigh, it's too difficult to comprehend the Heart Eye."

"If only I had a progress bar."

"You took a look at the front, and your proficiency increased."

Qi Yuan mumbled incoherently.

"The ladder is indeed useful; I feel like I understand more the closer I get..."

A gentle breeze blew, and Qi Yuan stood on the ladder, his blind eyes scrutinizing the grain of rice-sized gleam.

Time passed, and Qi Yuan had been in the Divine Wood Abyss for almost a year.

The ladder finally reached the top.

After setting up the ladder, Qi Yuan climbed up eagerly, filled with joy.

"This exit is so big and round, and I still can't comprehend it?"

After focusing on this task for so long, Qi Yuan felt that his awakening of the Heart Eye might happen in an instant.

Perhaps, when he touched that grain of rice-sized gleam, he would awaken the Heart Eye.

With the help of the Heart Eye, his Artifice Forging speed would likely increase.

Perhaps, the Blind Artisan's wish could come true, and he could play the roles of Divine Judgment and the Blind Artisan simultaneously.

With these thoughts, Qi Yuan had already reached the highest point of the ladder.

The wind was strong, and the ladder swayed.

He stared at the grain of rice-sized gleam, holding his breath and observing intently.

The wind stopped, and his heart calmed.

"The so-called Heart Eye is merely another perspective to observe things."

"The eyes may deceive, but the heart will not."

"No, my eyes don't deceive me, and neither does my heart."

In that moment, Qi Yuan felt something.

"The heart is the extension of the eyes..."

A profound and mysterious feeling spread in Qi Yuan's eyes.

Suddenly, he felt the world become clear and bright, no longer just black and red.

"I'm still blind... but my perception... has become much stronger."

This enhancement in perception was like a small cheat code for Qi Yuan.

His perception was already strong, and now it had improved further.

He continued to gaze at the grain of rice-sized gleam.

Suddenly, a look of surprise flashed across his eyes.

"This gleam is so big and round."

He seemed to see a large, round object.

Of course, this was just an illusion.

His eyes were still blind, and he could only perceive a vague outline.

"Who's there?"

A sharp cry rang out, and Shen Lingxuan's slender figure was enveloped in a long dress. Her eyes were filled with caution.

Insect Maiden Butterfly fluttered over with her wings, her face also showing caution as she looked at the hot spring.

"This voice sounds familiar..." Qi Yuan muttered to himself.

It was as if a veil separated them, and the voice was somewhat muffled.

Qi Yuan had a good memory, and he immediately recalled who this person was.

"Shen Lingxuan... is that you?"

This person was Shen Lingxuan, the Concubine's Son-in-Law, Qi Yuan.

She was the last piece to complete his role as the Concubine's Son-in-Law.

"You're looking for me? Who are you?" Shen Lingxuan's expression turned cold, and her eyes showed confusion.

Insect Maiden Butterfly, standing next to her, looked surprised. "What voice? I didn't hear anything."

She didn't know that Qi Yuan and Shen Lingxuan were communicating using his unique ability.

Qi Yuan's ears could hear certain voices, and he could respond to those voices.

Before, he had used this ability to communicate with the Silent Voice.

Now, hearing Shen Lingxuan's voice, he quickly responded.

Insect Maiden Butterfly, of course, couldn't hear this.

Shen Lingxuan's eyes showed confusion.

She didn't expect that Insect Maiden Butterfly couldn't hear such a loud voice.

With her doubts, she replied, "It's you?"

This familiar voice made her recall the young master she had met twice before.

Previously, that young master had left a deep impression on her by defeating the Flower Thief.

He... actually knew her? And how was he in the Divine Wood Abyss?

"You recognized me?" Qi Yuan was a little happy. "I've been looking for you for a long time. I never expected to find you here."

Insect Maiden Butterfly looked bewildered, watching Shen Lingxuan converse with thin air.

She was a little suspicious, wondering if Shen Lingxuan was hallucinating.

Shen Lingxuan's face showed surprise. "You've been looking for me? Who are you?"

She smelled a hint of conspiracy.

This young master had been searching for her.

"I'm your husband, Qi Yuan."

"What?" Shen Lingxuan's body trembled slightly, and her cold, beautiful face showed disbelief. Her stunning features paled.

Isn't he a concubine husband?

Zhishuang had said that he was a weak and feeble scholar, a useless man who couldn't even tie a chicken.

"I went to the Ten Thousand Mountain Pass to look for you recently, but I couldn't find you no matter how hard I searched."

"Oh, and that Fifth Wei who wanted to abduct you to be his servant girl, I killed him without much effort."

Upon hearing this, Shen Lingxuan's face turned even more incredulous.

Qi Yuan continued, "Don't worry about Raksha Kingdom's retaliation. I went there recently and killed Fifth Bu Fan."

"Wait... Are you the Divine Arrival Qi Yuan?" Even though Shen Lingxuan's expression remained as cold as carved jade, her heart was in turmoil, and her mind was filled with tumultuous emotions.

The Divine Arrival Qi Yuan, who had single-handedly slain seven deities, was her husband, the concubine husband.

How could this not be shocking?

It was as if a woman on Blue Star suddenly discovered that her concubine husband was the strongest man born in the 80s.

Beside her, Butterfly Insect Maiden was in a hurry, like an ant on a hot pan, spinning in circles; and like a short girl trying to see the spectacle, so short that she was blocked by the crowd and had to jump to see, that kind of urgency.

Shen Lingxuan looked at Butterfly Insect Maiden, her voice as cold as ever, but through this coldness, one could sense the trembling in her words.

"The one speaking to me... is my... husband, the Divine Arrival Qi Yuan." As she said the word "husband," a blush crept up her snowy face, making her look even more alluring.

"Wait... Your husband? Where is he?" Butterfly Insect Maiden was also shocked.

Could there be so many coincidences in this world?

"He's down there," Shen Lingxuan said, looking at the hot spring, her face even more flushed, and she looked even more exquisite and seductive.

Because she remembered the first time she met him, he had said... that he wanted to ride her.

At that time, she had just thought he was crazy.

Now, as she recalled it, her heart fluttered, and the image of him riding... appeared in her mind. The ice fairy-like Shen Lingxuan quickly dismissed this thought, feeling a bit annoyed.

In her heart, she also felt a sense of gratitude towards Qi Yuan.

He had ventured into the Ten Thousand Mountain Pass and killed Fifth Bu Fan to save her.

"Fate, it's like searching for a needle in a haystack. I'll try coming up to look for you now."

After Qi Yuan finished speaking, he squeezed towards the tiny point of light.

A searing pain assaulted him, as if knives were slicing into his flesh.

"It hurts a bit," Qi Yuan commented.

It was indeed very painful, like being subjected to a thousand cuts and a million slashes, or even worse.

Most likely, even a Yang Emperor in a mortal's form would faint from such pain.

However, Qi Yuan was already accustomed to suffering, and this pain was nothing to him.

Shen Lingxuan watched the hot spring below, her eyes filled with curiosity, anticipation, and hesitation.

She had never seen her "husband," and her heart was filled with trepidation, unsure of how to face Qi Yuan.

Now, as Qi Yuan was about to appear, her heart was in turmoil.

What if Qi Yuan told her he wanted to ride her again? How should she respond?

Just then, she suddenly stiffened, and Butterfly Insect Maiden beside her also looked up at the sky, her eyes filled with horror.

A majestic figure descended upon the Divine Wood Abyss.

His white robe fluttered in the wind, and he stood in mid-air, several miles away.

Even at this distance, Butterfly Insect Maiden felt an overwhelming sense of invincibility.

It was as if his sword could shatter the heavens and the earth with a single strike.

"Someone from the Radiant Order!" Butterfly Insect Maiden's face turned pale. "The Supreme One!"

Shen Lingxuan also sensed the surging sword intent.

She recognized the man who had killed her with a single sword in her previous life, the one from beyond the sky.

At that time, she had thought he was just a Divine Rank.

Now, with greater strength and broader knowledge, she realized he was not an ordinary Divine Rank.

Phoenix Cry stood in mid-air, his eyes fixed on the Divine Wood Abyss below, his gaze piercing.

"Do you think you can hide in the Divine Wood Abyss and escape me?"

Phoenix Cry's eyes flashed with disdain.

The sword on his back trembled, and the world seemed to tremble with it.

Suddenly, the sword left its sheath, like a dragon soaring through the sky.

A powerful strike, its sharp edge slicing through the air.

In an instant, the defense of the Divine Wood Abyss was shattered.

The defense that could withstand attacks from Divine Rank cultivators, even Supreme Ones would struggle to break, was destroyed in that moment.

Phoenix Cry's gaze fell upon Shen Lingxuan and Butterfly Insect Maiden, his eyes filled with disdain. "Little bugs that only know how to hide, this time, I wonder if you'll be able to live another life."

He recognized Shen Lingxuan.

At that moment, Shen Lingxuan, her body trembling under the immense pressure, looked towards the hot spring, unable to hold back her words.

"Don't come out, it's dangerous out there!"

Hiding in the depths of the Divine Wood Abyss was truly the only safe place.

Her husband, Qi Yuan, was strong, but the man before them... was a Supreme One, and not just any Supreme One.

If Qi Yuan came out, he would undoubtedly die.

At that moment, she felt a twinge of worry for Qi Yuan.

(End of Chapter)

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