Chapter 580: The Yuan Shi Yin

Chapter 580: The Yuan Shi Yin

February 12, 2025

"Senior Yin Nu made an appointment with me to have a talk in late June.

He usually has fewer tasks, so he should be waiting there ahead of time."

"We can go there now and discuss this matter with him first."

It wasn't unusual for Qiu Ruoshang and Senior Yin Nu to have an appointment to talk.

As the youngest Return to Unity Realm expert in the world, other Return to Unity Realm experts naturally wanted to exchange Martial Arts with her.

Senior Yin Nu had a high reputation in the Jin Kingdom and had good relationships with most factions.

After Qiu Ruoshang emerged from seclusion, many people and factions wanted to meet her.

Most of those who wanted to meet her were naturally turned down.

But Senior Yin Nu had helped Qiu Ruoshang a lot, so it was difficult to turn down his invitation.

It was also a good opportunity to ask him about the Yuan Shi Yin.

The two headed south towards Xieyun City.

If there were no surprises, Senior Yin Nu would be waiting there.

Even if he wasn't there, it shouldn't be long before he arrived.

"When did this Senior Yin Nu reach the Return to Unity Realm?

Is his Martial Arts ability entirely dependent on the Yuan Shi Yin?"

Su Chen's understanding of many things in the Jin Kingdom was quite superficial.

He only knew a little about Senior Yin Nu from historical records.

But from his title, it was clear that he had a close connection with the Yuan Shi Yin.

"Senior Yin Nu rose to prominence about fifty years ago. According to my elders, he appeared out of nowhere at that time.

Suddenly, a Martial Arts expert at the Hua Jing realm appeared.

Within two years, he advanced from the Hua Jing realm to the Return to Unity Realm.

This rapid improvement shocked the entire Jin Kingdom.

It also made his title, 'Yin Nu,' famous throughout the world.

Moreover, the titles of experts in the world are usually quite impressive.

Some are awe-inspiring, some are heroic, and some are graceful.

But he calls himself a 'slave,' and even as a slave to a seal platform.

This title is extremely unusual, naturally drawing more attention."

Qiu Ruoshang spoke, sharing her knowledge of Senior Yin Nu. She had a good understanding of him.

After all, the Qiu family had previously had a Return to Unity Realm expert.

Having the opportunity to exchange Martial Arts with Senior Yin Nu was valuable.

"According to Senior Yin Nu himself, most of his strength came from his insights gained from the Yuan Shi Yin.

When talking with other experts, he has mentioned this several times and even taken out the Yuan Shi Yin for others to try.

But in the end, only he was able to gain insights.

Others were even injured by the Yuan Shi Yin."

Qiu Xi Yu shared everything she knew with Su Chen.

The previous sulky expression had long since disappeared without a trace.

Qiu Ruoshang was not the kind of person who held grudges or was petty.

As long as things were explained clearly, she wasn't easily angered.

Speaking of which, Su Chen felt a bit happy inside.

The way Qiu Ruoshang reacted during the misunderstanding showed how important he was to her.

"What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"

Noticing Su Chen staring at her, Qiu Ruoshang asked, touching her face.

Hearing this, Su Chen shook his head with a smile.

"It's nothing. I was just distracted by some beautiful things."

Qiu Ruoshang's face showed a hint of annoyance, but she also seemed to want to laugh.

After a while, she said, "Why are you suddenly speaking like that?"

Although Qiu Ruoshang said this, she was secretly delighted.

The same words, when spoken by different people, could have completely different meanings.

Su Chen was usually serious and rarely spoke in such a manner.

His sudden use of such words naturally surprised Qiu Ruoshang, and the feeling in her heart was also different.

The two had a tacit understanding, and Su Chen only said this as a joke, not continuing with more frivolous words.

Su Chen wasn't usually like that.

He wouldn't have said such words to anyone else but Qiu Ruoshang.

They didn't waste much time on the road, as two Martial Arts experts at the Hua Jing realm and above traveled at an extremely fast speed.

It took only a few hours to reach Xieyun City.

The current Xieyun City was actually quite lively.

The people of Xieyun City were aware of the troubles on the border.

However, whether it was because they were used to it or couldn't leave, most of the residents of Xieyun City hadn't evacuated.

Upon arriving in Xieyun City, the two immediately went to the agreed-upon location to see if Senior Yin Nu had arrived.

Xieyun City wasn't big, and there were only a few places to stay.

Even without a prior arrangement, it wouldn't be difficult to find someone.

Especially for a top-tier and unique expert like Senior Yin Nu.

Qiu Ruoshang went to the agreed-upon location and found that Senior Yin Nu had indeed arrived early, just as she had expected.

Su Chen felt a bit disappointed when he heard this result.

If Senior Seal Slave didn't come, I could have stayed longer with Qiu Ruoshuang here.

Xingyun Restaurant.

The second floor has been fully booked by Qiu Ruoshuang.

This time, I came to discuss matters with Senior Seal Slave, specifically about the Yuan Shi Seal and this significant affair.

Qiu Ruoshuang didn't want any bystanders to disturb them and also wanted to avoid others accidentally stumbling upon them and getting hurt.

In the private room, Su Chen sat beside Qiu Ruoshuang, while Senior Seal Slave sat alone across from them.

"Senior, before discussing martial arts with you, I'd like to talk about the Yuan Shi Seal."

After the customary greetings, Qiu Ruoshuang brought up the main purpose of their visit.

Hearing these words, Senior Seal Slave's gaze shifted to Qiu Ruoshuang.

He actually still remembered Su Chen as well.

During that Xuan Ying Grand Assembly, incidents kept occurring.

Su Chen was steal attacked by Sang Mo Yuan and Jun Han, and the news caused quite a stir at the time.

Senior Seal Slave was a bit puzzled as to why Su Chen would come with Qiu Ruoshuang.

Not to mention how the two of them had come to know each other.

Logically, due to the issue with Sang Mo Yuan, Su Chen should have had a strained relationship with the Qiu Clan.

But now, the two seemed familiar and on good terms.

Senior Seal Slave was perplexed, but he didn't ask any further.

Having lived for so many years, he had long lost his curiosity about many things.

If he didn't know, he didn't know.

But when the Yuan Shi Seal was mentioned, Senior Seal Slave's interest naturally peaked.

As they spoke, Senior Seal Slave took out the Yuan Shi Seal.

He placed it on the table in the center of the room.

As the Yuan Shi Seal appeared, an overwhelming pressure filled the entire room.

The oppressive force that made people submit appeared once more.

Su Chen felt this pressure, and his body struggled against it.

Facing the pressure that made him submit, Su Chen showed no compromise.

He was certain that the pressure used to test him in Jingbo Xianren's secret realm was related to this.

The items left behind by the immortal seemed to be guiding him, leading him to resist this power.

"If you want to uncover the secrets of the Yuan Shi Seal, you should first experience it for two hours here."

This was Senior Seal Slave's usual style.

To discuss the Yuan Shi Seal with him, one must first experience the aura of the Yuan Shi Seal for two hours.

Only with understanding and insight could one be worthy of discussing it with him.

Su Chen thought this was just right.

With these two hours, he had more time to observe the Yuan Shi Seal.

[Xueshi] Under Tianming, his comprehension ability would surpass most people.

With this opportunity, he might be able to uncover the secrets behind the Yuan Shi Seal.

In the following two hours, Su Chen's gaze remained fixed on the Yuan Shi Seal.

Qiu Ruoshuang was the same, with her entire mind focused on the seal.

Two hours passed, and Qiu Ruoshuang had regained her composure.

She had gained nothing from observing for two hours, which was not an easy feat.

Seeing that Su Chen was still meditating and comprehending, Qiu Ruoshuang went outside with Senior Seal Slave to discuss first.

There was no mistake in the first verse of the sixth chapter of the ninth book!

Senior Seal Slave didn't seem worried about Su Chen stealing the Yuan Shi Seal.

He calmly left Su Chen alone with the seal in the room.

In fact, the relationship between the Yuan Shi Seal and Senior Seal Slave was different from what others assumed.

Usually, it was the treasure that recognized its master.

But with the Yuan Shi Seal and Senior Seal Slave, it was the other way around—Senior Seal Slave recognized the Yuan Shi Seal as his master.

Even if Su Chen wanted to steal the Yuan Shi Seal, as long as he could take it, Senior Seal Slave had no right to object.

Of course, Su Chen had no intention of stealing the Yuan Shi Seal.

He was merely observing it carefully to uncover its secrets.

The sky gradually darkened.

At midnight, a flash of spiritual insight suddenly appeared.

With the help of Tianming, Su Chen grasped a clue.

His understanding of the Yuan Shi Seal also began to deepen at this moment.

Everything became easier once there was a lead, as all things start with difficulty.

Combining what Su Chen knew with this clue, he quickly deduced a logical sequence.

At this thought, Su Chen quickly left the room and found Qiu Ruoshuang and Senior Seal Slave.

"Senior, when you obtained this Yuan Shi Seal, did you receive any instructions? For example, were you told to guide others?

To lead others in cultivation under the protection of the Yuan Shi Seal."

Before Su Chen could finish speaking, the usually unchanging expression on Senior Seal Slave's old face suddenly changed.

"How do you know this?

Did the Yuan Shi Seal tell you?"

Senior Seal Slave was a bit flustered because Su Chen's words had hit the mark.

Moreover, he hadn't followed those instructions for all these years.

Today, it seems the trouble has finally caught up with us.

"Senior Yin Nu, can you tell us about this matter?

What are the specific instructions?

Who exactly gave these instructions?"

Su Chen's expression was solemn, and he did not answer his question. Instead, he asked about this matter.

Autumn Frost, standing beside him, was also serious.

Obviously, there was something amiss with the Yuan Shi Seal.

Autumn Frost was curious about what secrets it was hiding, whether they were related to the rampaging demons.

After a long silence, Senior Yin Nu seemed to realize he couldn't avoid it any longer and finally explained.

"Over sixty years ago, I obtained the Yuan Shi Seal on the southern coast.

On the third day after obtaining the seal, a middle-aged woman found me.

She arranged a task for me and instructed me on how to obtain benefits from the Yuan Shi Seal.

After I gained those benefits, I was to spread the word about the Yuan Shi Seal.

In our vast land, there are numerous martial artists.

With the help of the Yuan Shi Seal, one could obtain countless benefits and create countless Hua Jing martial artists, or even Return to Unity Realm martial artists."

Senior Yin Nu spoke up to this point and then fell silent again.

He hesitated before continuing.

After a long pause, Senior Yin Nu finally spoke.

"With the help of the Yuan Shi Seal, my martial arts abilities improved rapidly.

Given my own talent, reaching the fifth tier should have been my limit.

But with the aid of the Yuan Shi Seal, I broke through to the Hua Jing realm in just a few years.

After advancing in martial arts, my desires also increased.

I even dared to dream of reaching the Return to Unity Realm.

At the same time, I became increasingly selfish.

With the Yuan Shi Seal in hand, I never intended to share it with others.

In the end, it has become like this."

After hearing Senior Yin Nu's words, Su Chen and Autumn Frost also connected some dots.

Why did Senior Yin Nu give young people the opportunity every year, allowing those who performed well at the Xuan Ying Grand Assembly to come into contact with the Yuan Shi Seal?

Previously, everyone in the Jin Kingdom thought that Senior Yin Nu cared for the younger generation, sharing his most precious treasure to guide their growth.

Now it seems that Senior Yin Nu was more concerned with alleviating his inner restlessness.

He was supposed to bring out the Yuan Shi Seal and share it with everyone.

But he kept it for himself, and only a very small number of people could come into contact with the Yuan Shi Seal each year.

Even those who did come into contact with it only had a few hours to do so.

"Little friend, did the Yuan Shi Seal tell you something?

Is it blaming me for being selfish?"

Senior Yin Nu looked at Su Chen with a hint of worry as he asked.

Upon hearing this, Su Chen shook his head.

With such strong resistance to the power of the Yuan Shi Seal, how could he have communicated with it?

"Fortunately, the senior did not fully share the Yuan Shi Seal.

This object is both a help and a restriction to martial artists.

Precisely because the senior did not reveal it to others, it did not cause too much influence."

Su Chen explained, leaving Senior Yin Nu somewhat perplexed.

"Little friend, what do you mean by that?"

Senior Yin Nu was somewhat stern, even seeming a bit angry.

Although Su Chen was speaking to him, in Senior Yin Nu's eyes, this was a disparagement of the Yuan Shi Seal.

For him, it was somewhat difficult to accept.

"Senior, Su Chen must have some understanding to say these things.

It's not intentional disrespect.

Unraveling the secrets of the Yuan Shi Seal is also a good thing for the senior, isn't it?"

Autumn Frost, standing by Su Chen's side, immediately stepped forward to protect him when she heard Senior Yin Nu's tone become harsh.

Her attitude surprised even Senior Yin Nu.

However, at this moment, Senior Yin Nu's thoughts were not on these matters.

He only wanted to know about the Yuan Shi Seal and why Su Chen was speaking this way, evaluating his most precious treasure like that.

"The abilities of the Yuan Shi Seal do indeed guide martial artists and can even divide its power to assist them.

But the energy of the Yuan Shi Seal is not infinite.

The more people who come into contact with it, the less assistance each person receives.

Senior, you did not share the Yuan Shi Seal with others, which is why, with its help, you were able to enter the Return to Unity Realm.

If it were fully revealed to everyone, with this dispersion, it would be difficult for anyone to reach the Hua Jing realm with its help.

Of course, if the Yuan Shi Seal only brought benefits, then no matter how many there were, it would be fine.

But in reality, after obtaining the assistance of the Yuan Shi Seal, one's own abilities are controlled by it.

Martial artists can only advance as far as the Yuan Shi Seal decides.

Submitting to it, one's state of mind will forever be beneath it.

One's own cultivation will also be restricted."

(End of Chapter)

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