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Chapter 572: The Power of the Ancient Book
Chapter 572: The Power of the Ancient Book
February 4th, 2025
At Jingbo Xianren's place, Su Chen felt he had reaped all the benefits.
However, the treasures he obtained from Jingbo Xianren seemed to pale in comparison to the book before him.
"Heavenly Wind Rending the Sky and Dispelling Clouds Formation, Thunderous Drum Awakening the Sky and Moving Mountains."
Su Chen opened the book, and the first line he saw was this.
In an instant, Su Chen felt his entire being undergo a transformation.
A gentle breeze seemed to stir on the pages of the book.
As the breeze blew, it seemed to summon a cloud.
Then came the rain and thunder, with the rainwater gathering into a river.
In just a moment, the book brought forth wind, clouds, thunder, and rain.
As he focused, it seemed as if he had fallen into the book.
He wandered in the wind and rain, seeking shelter from the thunder.
It was as if he had entered another world, drifting and wandering within it.
Su Chen wasn't sure how long he had been walking.
When he regained consciousness, it was as if he had been awakened by the stifling atmosphere.
Turning back to the ancient book before him, he realized he had only flipped through a single page.
The items he had obtained from Jingbo Xianren seemed insignificant compared to this ancient book.
Su Chen wasn't sure how long he had been there.
Since he had obtained the ancient book left by Jingbo Xianren, it was time for him to leave.
With this thought, Su Chen hesitated no longer and retraced his steps.
As he returned, he felt lighter and more agile.
With a thought, a gentle wind seemed to push him forward.
Su Chen experimented with this newfound ability.
This wind not only propelled him but also lifted him, as if he were sitting on an invisible chair.
The ability to control the wind surprised Su Chen.
He could now manipulate the wind, but the other elements seemed beyond his grasp.
The ancient book left by Jingbo Xianren seemed to hold mysteries far beyond his imagination.
After leaving the secret realm, he would need to dedicate some time to studying it.
However, Su Chen still had questions.
The biggest question was the purpose of the test left by Jingbo Xianren.
Why did he feel the oppressive force of the Yuan Shi Yin in the secret realm?
What did that compelling force, which seemed to demand his submission, signify?
Su Chen had once discussed this with Qiu Ruo Shuang.
She, too, had felt this force at Yuan Shi Yin.
In the end, she chose not to submit.
Despite her refusal to submit, she still broke through the Hua Jing and advanced to the Gui Yuan Jing.
This proved that advancing to Gui Yuan Jing did not require submission to this force.
Su Chen was eager to uncover the origin of this power.
He wondered why this force had appeared in Jingbo Xianren's secret realm.
At the exit of the secret realm, the two guards had been waiting with a hall master for nearly twenty hours.
"I wanted to use him as an example to show others what happens to those who rashly enter. I didn't expect him to die inside."
The speaker was Bai Yuan, the Bai Hall Master of Jin Jia Kingdom.
He appeared to be around forty years old, a warrior in his prime.
"The stage was set for him, but it was all for nothing."
Bai Yuan looked into the distance.
At least fifty people had come to watch the spectacle.
Various factions had sent representatives to observe.
It was a rare opportunity to witness a warrior like Bai Yuan demonstrate his skills in public.
If they could observe closely, they might learn something valuable.
But after twenty hours, the person who entered the realm had yet to emerge.
Bai Yuan was growing impatient.
After some thought, the hall master stepped forward.
"I appreciate your presence here, but this time, it was all for nothing.
This person entered the realm and left his life behind.
I, Bai Yuan, am not reluctant to display my strength before you.
It's just unfortunate timing.
If you wish to see my skills, please come to the Lang Garden Conference later this year."
The large crowd had gathered due to a deliberate spread of information by Jin Jia Kingdom.
The intention was to establish authority.
To do so, an audience was necessary.
But no one expected the outcome to be so tragic.
The person who entered the secret realm never emerged and died inside.
After Bai Yuan's announcement, the spectators showed no signs of leaving.
"Hall Master Bai, let's wait a little longer.
It's still early, and if he hasn't come out by afternoon, we can leave then.
Upon hearing these words, a hint of helplessness appeared on Bai Yuan's face.
"This secret realm, even the most gifted individuals, would only be able to stay inside for fifteen hours at most over the years.
Beyond this time, it's safe to assume that they've fainted inside.
Whether they still have a chance at life is uncertain.
But they would have certainly lost consciousness.
Asking me to continue waiting is just a waste of a few more hours."
Bai Yuan's words still carried the intention of leaving early.
"Let me be more straightforward, everyone.
After Jin Jia Kingdom took over the secret realm this year, I, Bai Yuan, entered once.
I could only endure ten hours inside.
Now, twenty hours have passed, and he definitely won't be coming out."
The expressions of regret on the faces of those around him grew more intense.
They knew that Bai Yuan was telling the truth.
Within this secret realm, who could possibly endure twenty hours?
"Everyone, I apologize for the inconvenience this time.
If there's a chance, I, Bai Yuan, will definitely take action.
This person dared to forcibly break into the secret realm guarded by our Jin Jia Kingdom, which is a direct challenge to our kingdom's authority.
If he comes out, he must be severely punished.
I have no intention of letting him off."
As the Bai Yuan Hall Master of Jin Jia Kingdom spoke, a figure emerged from the secret realm and stood by his side.
"Hall Master Bai."
Two guards stationed nearby were about to speak up, but their voices trembled involuntarily as they opened their mouths.
His authority was intimidating without any show of anger.
Su Chen didn't intentionally display his strength, but at this moment, the aura of a Hua Jing realm expert flowed from him unconsciously.
Moreover, Su Chen had spent a full twenty hours inside the secret realm.
They all assumed that Su Chen had perished within.
Yet, at this moment, Su Chen appeared before them, completely unharmed.
It was so silent and stealthy that if not for their eyes catching sight of Su Chen, these martial artists wouldn't have noticed a thing.
The Bai Yuan Hall Master, upon noticing Su Chen, abruptly jumped back, instantly creating some distance.
Su Chen's sudden appearance startled him.
He tightly gripped a folding fan in his hand, his chosen weapon.
Apparently, he was prepared to use this fan to deal with Su Chen.
Previously, he had been brimming with confidence, speaking with a smile.
But after Su Chen's appearance, his facial expressions and body language completely transformed.
Bai Yuan, who had earlier declared his intention to take action against Su Chen, now stood before him with an entirely different demeanor.
As a powerful figure in this realm, he couldn't help but tremble slightly.
And this was only after Bai Yuan exerted great effort to control himself.
He hadn't witnessed Su Chen's combat abilities, but when Su Chen appeared beside him, the overwhelming aura brought an invisible oppression.
This pressure made Bai Yuan feel a sense of dread, a fear for his life.
"Hall Master, this man directly intruded..."
The situation grew tense, and seeing no one speaking up, the two guards couldn't help but remind him.
They wanted the Hall Master to help them regain some face.
After all, Su Chen had barged in without giving them, the two guards, any respect.
They had assumed that Su Chen had perished within the secret realm.
Now that he had emerged, they naturally wanted to see Su Chen admit his mistake, apologize, and kneel for forgiveness.
These two guards were actually self-aware.
They knew their own capabilities and that their strength couldn't compare to Su Chen's.
But today, they had brought help.
With the arrival of the Bai Yuan Hall Master from Jin Jia Kingdom, someone was here to uphold justice, so they weren't afraid.
However, Bai Yuan, standing beside them, felt like cursing upon hearing their words.
Su Chen had stayed in the secret realm for a full twenty hours.
When he emerged, his breath was steady, and everything seemed normal.
It was as if he hadn't faced any pressure within the secret realm.
Bai Yuan understood what this implied.
Even if one stayed in a shallow part of the secret realm for twenty hours, they would undoubtedly feel dizzy and disoriented upon exiting.
Yet, Su Chen walked out calmly, as if nothing had happened.
In the distance, the onlookers who had gathered also stood up unconsciously.
Their gazes shifted from Su Chen to Bai Yuan.
Those who had come to spectate knew that Bai Yuan's purpose was to assert his dominance through Su Chen.
But now, Bai Yuan remained silent, showing no signs of taking action.
"Hall Master..."
Seeing that Bai Yuan still hadn't spoken, the two guards spoke up again.
"Shut up! Mind your own business!"
With a stern rebuke, Bai Yuan eyed Su Chen with a hint of vigilance.
Su Chen could strike at any moment, so how could he not feel worried and anxious?
(Chapter End)
"Sir, this secret realm falls under the jurisdiction of the Jin Jia Kingdom.
Entering and exploring it is not forbidden, but we do expect some benefits for our kingdom.
You seem like a reasonable person, and I'm sure you understand that we've invested significant resources into this place.
If not for our management, who knows what chaos this secret realm would be in.
So, I hope you can understand our position."
Bai Yuan did not immediately attack Su Chen but instead engaged in a rational conversation with him.
"I don't have much silver on me right now, but will this be enough?" Su Chen said, taking out some silver coins.
Whenever Su Chen ventured out, he always carried some silver coins, but not an excessive amount.
Since they wanted a benefit, he would give it to them.
The next moment, Su Chen tossed the silver coins to Bai Yuan.
Bai Yuan had something on his mind, but he didn't say much and simply accepted the silver coins.
Then, he watched as Su Chen left.
As Su Chen's figure disappeared into the distance, the two guards looked at Bai Yuan in confusion.
"Master Bai, are you just going to let him go like that?"
"He has already compensated us, and we've taught him a lesson. What more do you want?" Bai Yuan glared at them with anger in his eyes.
However, the two guards still didn't seem to understand the situation.
"Master Bai, he only gave us a few small coins.
Do you mean to say that we can enter this secret realm just for a few coins?"
The onlookers around them seemed dissatisfied with the outcome as well.
"Master Bai Yuan, are you just letting him go? If that's the case, can't we also enter the secret realm by offering a few coins?"
Bai Yuan's face turned ugly as he was challenged.
Hesitating for a moment, he walked up to the two guards and slapped them each across the face.
Then, he turned and left.
These subordinates were pushing him into a difficult situation.
When Su Chen had left earlier, his steps were heavy, yet he was still able to walk through the air.
Just witnessing this display, Bai Yuan knew that not provoking Su Chen was a wise decision.
The surrounding onlookers also guessed the reason behind Bai Yuan's reaction.
Most likely, Su Chen was someone even a hall master like Bai Yuan dared not offend.
After leaving the secret realm, Su Chen did not immediately return to the Jin Kingdom.
Instead, he sought out a relatively peaceful area and began studying the ancient book.
Su Chen had never heard of such a peculiar ancient book before.
He considered himself quite a bookworm, having spent time in Yun Yang Palace and Tian Gang City.
Later, when he went to Zhu Ming Palace, he devoted himself to studying various texts.
Yet, despite his extensive reading, he had never come across any mention of such a strange treasure in the texts.
In the secret realm, Su Chen had only flipped to the first page.
And this single page had brought him unimaginable benefits.
Moreover, he hadn't even fully comprehended the first page, and the gap in understanding was significant.
After some thought, Su Chen decided to read through the entire book before delving into the details.
Turning to the second page, he found another single sentence.
【As clouds disperse and fog clears, the sun sets; when wind calms and rain falls, night approaches】
Su Chen pondered these words, and in that instant, the bright surroundings suddenly transformed into darkness.
Fortunately, the moonlight illuminated the area, allowing him to still make out his surroundings and realize he hadn't moved.
However, the power of this ancient book was indeed peculiar.
Just by flipping through it, he could change day into night and alter the sky's appearance.
Su Chen's gaze returned to the ancient book, and he decided not to continue reading ahead.
For now, he would take a step-by-step approach.
He would master the content at the beginning before moving on to the later parts.
This way, he could avoid encountering strange scenarios again.
From this ancient book, Su Chen could sense the power of Jingbo Xianren.
A power that seemed to transcend the strength of a martial artist.
Su Chen had encountered and experienced the strength of Gui Yuan Jing cultivators before.
But even in his memories, he couldn't recall any Gui Yuan Jing cultivator with the ability to alter the heavens and the earth.
Every remnant left by Jingbo Xianren showcased his immense power.
Yet, despite his strength, Su Chen repeatedly sensed Jingbo Xianren's worries within his remnants.
This immortal seemed to have constant concerns and fears.
Su Chen couldn't understand what he was worried about.
Was there some greater force threatening him? Su Chen wondered but couldn't find an answer.
He shook his head, deciding to put these questions aside for now.
Perhaps he would ask Qiu Ruo Shuang about her thoughts when they met, and if she had ever sensed these concerns.
(End of Chapter)
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