Chapter 559: Entering the Transformation Realm

Chapter 559: Entering the Transformation Realm

2025-01-22

Qiu Xiyu and Qiu Ruoshuang chatted for a long time, and their meal lasted for nearly an hour.

As Qiu Ruoshuang listened attentively, she found Qiu Xiyu's ideas to be surprisingly mature.

From concepts to practical considerations, including safety, Qiu Xiyu had it all covered.

When dealing with matters, concepts provide direction and are the fundamental purpose of actions.

According to Qiu Xiyu's words, to resolve the demon beast crisis, it's not about blocking their path but inflicting severe damage and slaying these invading creatures.

This concept differed significantly from the previous array techniques they had been using.

Qiu Xiyu's concept would become the guiding principle for all future decisions.

In the past, they thought about blocking the demons, but now they aim to slay them.

Not only with array techniques but also with martial artists who go to confront the demons, the focus should be on causing maximum damage.

"Little Sister, although we plan to heavily injure the demon beasts, we might also suffer some losses.

But this is the only way to make them fear and retreat.

Look at our current situation; we are being conservative.

Yet every year, many people still get injured, including Transformation Realm experts.

Repairing the array formations annually is a massive undertaking.

If we no longer focus on blocking them, we won't need to worry about one or two array formations malfunctioning.

Those demon beasts won't know which formations are ineffective.

They can't even pinpoint the locations of the formations.

They will constantly be plagued by worries and confusion, and the intelligence of the celestial demons will become a significant obstacle to their attacks on us."

As Qiu Ruoshuang listened to Qiu Xiyu's in-depth discussion, she nodded several times.

The two of them chatted until almost midnight before Qiu Xiyu finally left.

Before parting, Qiu Xiyu emphasized once again that these ideas came from her senior brother, Su Chen.

This time, Qiu Ruoshuang didn't hold back her praise.

"To have such insights, this young man indeed has some abilities.

I also wish you luck, Qiu Xiyu, in finding such a wise and perceptive person.

From now on, in the Qiu family, you two will be in charge of array matters."

Qiu Ruoshuang's encouragement caused Qiu Xiyu's cheeks to turn slightly red.

She felt a bit embarrassed but didn't refute it.

Instead, she nodded and even made a sound of agreement.

Qiu Ruoshuang's decision had her full support.

After Qiu Xiyu left, Qiu Ruoshuang had intended to instruct Qing Yuan about some matters.

However, the young girl had already gone to sleep.

As she didn't cultivate martial arts and had been busy these past few days, she must be tired.

After a night's rest, the next day, when Qing Yuan came to deliver breakfast, Qiu Xiyu finally gave her instructions.

She asked Qing Yuan to prepare a slightly more generous gift for Qiu Xiyu and her senior brother, Su Chen.

"Does Elder Sister Ruoshuang think that Miss Xiyu is quite taken with that person?"

"In Xiyu's words, the young man does seem exceptional.

However, we can't be sure until we see it for ourselves.

In her current state, Xiyu is likely only seeing his strengths.

She has completely overlooked the flaws of her senior brother, Su Chen."

Qing Yuan nodded and then thought for a moment about what would be suitable to give as a gift.

After a few suggestions, they settled on a wind-riding cloak, perfect for array mages and capable of enhancing their agility.

Such specialized equipment is quite valuable.

If its effects were more powerful, it might even surpass top-tier equipment.

However, the functions of these items are usually quite ordinary.

They have some effect, but it's minimal.

Therefore, many times, warriors find these items not very useful.

Martial artists who are not proficient in cultivation and array mages have a much greater need for such items.

At this moment, in the northeastern region of Jin State.

After more than half a month, nearly two dozen Transformation Realm experts were deployed, and they finally managed to suppress the demon beast crisis in that area.

It can only be said that it was suppressed, not resolved.

The demon beasts retreated temporarily due to the pressure they felt.

After lying dormant for half a year or a year, they will return with renewed vigor.

Su Chen understood this clearly; every year, Jin State had to invest enormous manpower and resources to deal with the demon beast crisis on its borders.

The lengthy border line exhausted the entire Jin State.

Moreover, in the past two years, the demon beasts outside Jin State's borders seemed to become increasingly agitated.

Compared to the past, Jin State faced far more troubles on its borders.

This was why Jin State was reluctant to offend the surrounding smaller countries.

Although small, these countries still bore a portion of the defense responsibilities.

If the southern countries were to collapse, it would create another significant problem for Jin State.

They would need to allocate additional manpower to deal with the issues and troubles from the south.

Su Chen was well aware that at this moment, he couldn't afford to be distracted and had other important matters to attend to.

Following the map given to him by Qiu Ruoshuang, Su Chen ventured out into the wilderness.

The area had been dealt with by the experts of Jin State, and the wilderness appeared somewhat peaceful.

Not only were there no traces of demonic beasts, but even the birds and beasts had disappeared.

Of course, this was likely due to seasonal factors.

It was still early spring, and many animals had not yet awakened.

Su Chen continued his journey, heading deeper into the northeast.

This region was vast, and Su Chen even stumbled upon abandoned, dilapidated cities.

Within these cities, one could still see the panic of the people who had fled.

The surrounding objects that had toppled over, the packages they hadn't had time to take with them, all told the story of that time.

After the people left, these houses became homes for some animals.

Compared to the accommodations they had to find in the wilderness, these were obviously much better.

Su Chen looked at the map given to him by Qiu Ruoshuang, and the marked locations were once all within the influence of Jin State.

Now, they had completely fallen, becoming a part of the wilderness.

Beyond the ruined cities, heading further south for a distance, Su Chen didn't waste too much effort searching for this location.

The map was clearly marked, and the place was somewhat hidden, located deep within the wilderness among the mountains and forests.

Even in the past, this area was under the control of Jin State, and it was a region where few people ventured.

This region had already fallen.

Without people, the changes would be even smaller.

The demonic beasts had no interest in building a city; their nature was to acquire through plunder.

Entering the forest, it was already spring, but the snow here had not yet melted.

The surroundings were quiet, without a trace of demonic beasts.

Su Chen cautiously searched, and suddenly, his foot stepped into empty space.

His body moved swiftly, and he easily stabilized his posture, simultaneously discovering that there was another layer of empty space below.

Pushing aside the accumulated snow, Su Chen descended downward.

This place was originally flat, looking ordinary with nothing unusual.

He hadn't expected there to be a narrow crack, barely wide enough for one person.

Below the crack, a tree with numerous branches and twigs grew.

Although the leaves had all withered, their complex and intricate branches supported the snow.

The snow covered it in a thick layer, suspending it in mid-air.

After reaching the Transformation Realm, stepping into empty space would no longer be an issue.

At the Transformation Realm, the body's strength reaches the traditional limit, seamlessly integrating and flowing through the physical form.

Walking on air and swaying with the wind would be an ordinary occurrence.

Entering beneath the crack, Su Chen looked at the map and saw that the strange land was located here.

He carefully examined the various conditions of the crack.

The area Qiu Ruoshuang had indicated was in this region.

According to Qing Yuan's description, when Qiu Ruoshuang was nearby, she had felt many strange sensations.

Her body became heavy, and her mind became chaotic.

However, during this period, Qiu Ruoshuang gradually began to merge her heart with her body.

Finally, she completely integrated and entered the Transformation Realm.

In Qiu Ruoshuang's opinion, her ability to step into the Transformation Realm at such a young age was inseparable from her experiences.

And among these experiences, many were due to luck.

For example, this strange land was accidentally discovered by Qiu Ruoshuang when she came here to provide support.

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Sharing these experiences with Su Chen, she didn't expect him to immediately gain improvement from them.

But by relying on these experiences, she could provide Su Chen with a good boost in his advancement to the Transformation Realm.

After all, when Qiu Ruoshuang sent Qing Yuan to deliver the message, she had no idea that Su Chen had already reached the Fifth Rank Perfection Realm.

Below the crack, Su Chen witnessed numerous anomalies.

The trees here grew in a very chaotic manner.

This chaos wasn't just in the simple sense of their growth.

The trees faced the sun, but many of their branches and leaves grew towards the ground.

This was a growth pattern Su Chen had never seen before.

This land must have many peculiarities.

The so-called strange land was likely not a mistake.

As Su Chen explored the canyon, he began to feel disoriented.

Gradually, he found it difficult to continue walking.

Su Chen quickly sat down cross-legged.

Relying on his tenacious Heavenly Destiny, he could barely resist.

If others encountered this situation, they would likely have already fainted here, completely losing their consciousness.

It was no wonder that even a top genius like Qiu Ruoshuang had felt her mind in disarray here in the past.

Su Chen steadied his thoughts and sat cross-legged.

After entering the Fifth Rank Perfection Realm, his mental strength had already reached an extremely high level.

In Su Chen's perception, he was almost ready to step into the Transformation Realm.

But at this moment, his mind and body once again began to feel disoriented.

Holding his breath and focusing his mind, Su Chen even felt his mind and body starting to separate.

His heart seemed to lose control over his physical body.

Everything around him, every object, remained before his eyes.

Even including himself, sitting cross-legged in meditation.

The sudden change made Su Chen feel a bit flustered.

After cultivating for so long, he had never experienced such a state of confusion and panic.

The inability to control his body was a terrifying feeling for any warrior.

It was like being abandoned, falling into an abyss.

Su Chen wasn't sure if he was facing a problem or if he was in some special state.

His mind was filled with doubt, but Su Chen exerted all his strength to protect his consciousness.

As long as he still had awareness, there was still a chance.

But if he were to be consumed by this chaos, he might truly have no chance.

The path of martial arts was fraught with danger, but also accompanied by gains.

If one lacked the willpower and fell halfway, it was a common occurrence.

Su Chen endured, and the day turned into night.

All the trees, and even his own body, were enveloped in darkness.

When the sky brightened, his consciousness could still look around.

He didn't want to sink into that darkness.

But now, surrounded by darkness, he could only endure.

Time passed, second by second.

Su Chen even began to doubt if the sun had stopped shining, and he had been swallowed up without realizing it.

His remaining willpower was nearly depleted.

But at the horizon, a glimmer of light finally appeared.

Usually insignificant, but at this moment, it was a lifesaver.

After enduring this night, the greatest difficulty, the biggest variable, had passed.

His weakened spirit drew strength from this ray of light.

Su Chen began to try to regain control of his body.

So close, yet it felt like they were separated by mountains and oceans.

A drop of water could touch him, but controlling his consciousness was incredibly difficult.

Time seemed to stretch endlessly, yet it also felt fleeting.

Su Chen wasn't sure how much time had passed.

He only saw his right hand move slightly.

And with this subtle movement, Su Chen instantly seized it, then used it to grasp his consciousness and regain control over his body.

The surroundings suddenly spun, and then became calm like the surface of an ancient well.

After dozens of days and nights, Su Chen abruptly stood up.

The accumulated snow had all melted, and the snow-soaked clothes on his body were now completely dry.

Only some water stains remained, along with the wrinkled texture from being soaked and then dried.

Spring had fully arrived.

The oddly-shaped trees had sprouted new leaves, transforming into greenery.

After standing up, Su Chen remained motionless for half an hour.

He stood there, like a deity.

With his eyes tightly shut, he could sense the myriad things around him.

The gentle breeze seemed to materialize before Su Chen.

The tree buds in front of him were slowly unfurling.

The ground beneath his feet was also sprouting seeds, breaking through the soil.

Transformation Realm.

When he opened his eyes again, everything before him was vastly different.

The gap between the Transformation Realm and the Snow Intention Realm was completely revealed to Su Chen.

Every scene, every object, every action, every thought.

Upon entering the Transformation Realm, everything changed.

The dazzling sun above finally shone its light into this crack.

Feeling the warmth on his face, Su Chen confirmed his advancement to the Transformation Realm.

An unexpected improvement.

Su Chen had always wondered when his opportunity would arrive.

Advancing from the Fifth Rank to the Transformation Realm wasn't just a matter of personal effort.

Without opportunities and luck, nothing was possible.

This time, it truly exceeded his expectations; he hadn't thought he would advance to the Transformation Realm in one step.

After entering the Transformation Realm, he had a profound understanding of his physical body, as if it were under his complete control.

Transformation Realm experts were those who pushed their physical strength to the peak, perfectly mastering their power.

When they acted, not a shred of strength was wasted.

Additionally, there was another distinct difference.

Transformation Realm experts could walk in the air, floating effortlessly.

Compared to warriors below the Transformation Realm, these experts didn't need to rely on other movement techniques to hover in mid-air.

This was also why Transformation Realm experts were rarely offended.

When people saw a warrior walking in the air, they knew it was a Transformation Realm expert, and they would avoid provoking them, knowing the consequences.

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