Stirred Hearts Raise the People's Wishes-How Can Truth and Falsehood Be Told Apart?
"So you saw through everything."
The native Divine Sense sighed and said, "After all, you are a deity from the outside world. You have seen the light of day and are knowledgeable. I thought my plan was ingenious, but you saw through it all. However, you are powerless to do anything about it, and you are bound by Karma and cannot escape. Although the Golden Cicada Fruit is effective, it is only effective against ordinary cultivators. You, as a deity, should not even dream of using it..."
"I guessed that too," Qiu Yan interrupted, showing no surprise. He pointed outside and asked, "Didn't you ask me why I deliberately manifested the appearance of Star Lord to disturb their minds with divine power?"
"Hmm? Could it be that you intend to use..." The Divine Sense paused for a moment, then finally understood, "What a clever scheme!"
He praised her, then changed the subject. "It is precisely because of your experience that my thoughts can be perfected. The little strength I have accumulated to this day is for this very day. So stay and accompany me."
"Oh?" Qiu Yan narrowed his eyes upon hearing this. The divine Divine Pool in his Divine Power Space began to churn, and the People's Wishes and thoughts flowed over, slowly condensing into a crystal-like object that emitted ripples. This object was collected from the Land of the Divine Remains and Fleshly Body.
However, the crystal was obscured by the Divine Body, and the ripples did not spread, so the native Divine Sense did not detect it.
The next moment, the native Divine Sense shifted, and the plains of the present world suddenly rippled. Blood Qi and mist surged over, condensed, compressed, and stretched, like a long spear that rushed over, passing through the chasm between the two layers, and aimed directly at Qiu Yan's Divine Body.
The Qi and Blood and qi were filled with wails and pain! The sound spread out, sending chills down one's spine.
"This Qi and Blood and qi is the culmination of the cultivation of cultivators who perished here. It is precisely because of this essence that it can transform into heavenly materials and earthly treasures under the influence of People's Wishes and the Human Thoughts. Otherwise, even gods could not conjure Spiritual Qi and condense heavenly materials and earthly treasures out of thin air. However, even if it takes a long time, such a large amount of essence of Qi and Blood should not have accumulated. There must be other reasons for this."
Thinking this, Qiu Yan did not hesitate. When the blood-red spear was about to reach him, and the surging Blood Qi showed signs of interfering with and eroding his Divine Body, he raised his hand and flicked the crystal away!
The crystal flew swiftly, and with a "whoosh," it pierced into the Blood Qi- red spear. The menacing spear suddenly stopped, its tip only inches away from Qiu Yan, where a cloud of blood mist could be seen.
As the crystals dispersed, People's Wishes and ideas spread.
"Hmm?" A surprised voice came from deep within the Domain of Law of the Divine Sense, "What's going on?"
To his astonishment, the spear suddenly disintegrated, transforming into a swirling cloud of Blood Qi. It slowly landed in Qiu Yan's hand, where he held it and purified and analyzed it bit by bit.
"How could this be?" The Divine Sense did not hide its surprise. "You are trapped here, far from your own Continent, yet you are able to condense the thoughts of your believers and make them generate specific thoughts according to your needs. You even manipulate their Qi and Blood. Can the gods of today even do these things?"
Qiu Yan carried the ball of Qi and Blood and qi deeper into the Domain of Law without answering.
On the other hand, he sensed an immense sense of oppression rapidly approaching him, about to descend upon this Pure Land Paradise.
"Mind Formula that can calm the State of Mind! Such a precious Cultivation Method, and you're actually willing to give it up!"
In the present world, Feng Zhantian and the others gathered in a dense cloud of Qi and Blood. The dark clouds that had previously enveloped the area and seeped into their bodies had been repelled by their firm resolve.
But the black mist did not completely dissipate; it continued to follow the group closely, like a wild beast waiting for the moment when a gap appeared in their hearts before pouncing again.
The feeling of being constantly watched was oppressive, but even if they used Curse Arts and Dao Arts to bombard the dark clouds, they could only disperse them at most; they would regroup in a few breaths.
These dark clouds were merely formed from divine power and incense offerings; they had no fixed form. To Xiao Li and the others, they resembled the thoughts of others—formless and intangible, not easily destroyed, and certainly not easily dispersed.
Dark clouds loomed behind them, creating an invisible, heavy pressure. Fortunately, although these people were worried, they were still immersed in the astonishment of having recently obtained the Mind Formula Cultivation Method.
Just before, Xiao Li passed on the Mind Formula he had obtained from Qiu Yan to them. Of course, he withheld some parts, but even so, it still surprised everyone.
It should be noted that the value of this Cultivation Method is enough to make the True Disciple of various sects fight over it. Among these people are some prominent figures from their respective sects, but they still cannot compare to the status of True Disciple, namely Feng Zhantian. It is rumored that after this trip to Broken Lotus Valley, he may be promoted to True Disciple upon returning.
First, he overwhelmed everyone with his skills. In the critical moment, he even took out his Mind Formula Cultivation Method and taught it to others, allowing everyone to overcome the difficulties. Even though Feng Zhantian had doubts about Xiao Li's motives and had selfish thoughts, the situation around them was unclear and the crisis had not yet been resolved, which forced them to not make any moves. On the surface, they showed a situation where they temporarily put aside their grudges and united as one.
Moreover, humans are not plants or trees. Even if cultivators cultivate and harden their emotions over the long years, when it comes to their own life and death, being rescued from the edge of a cliff will inevitably cause State of Mind fluctuations.
Unconsciously, Xiao Li used both kindness and severity to build up some prestige in the minds of others.
However, as time went by, everyone's attention was increasingly focused on the black mist that was closely following them. They could vaguely sense a dangerous aura emanating from it, as if it was accumulating power and would erupt at any moment.
This unease is difficult to completely eradicate, even with Mind Formula.
Wildfire cannot burn it all; the spring breeze brings it back to life.
Gradually, they all began to ponder how to escape this predicament. Guided by a wisp of Divine Sense within the Mind Formula, vague ideas began to emerge in their minds, but they remained separated by a veil, difficult to pierce.
"That's it!" Ziyun suddenly said, "Since we were able to escape our previous predicament and even expel the black mist that had invaded our bodies by strengthening our resolve, I wonder if it would be effective to try to dispel the black mist by focusing our thoughts and using our unwavering will!"
Her words were like a beacon, bringing clarity to the vague thoughts in the minds of others.
One of the disciples of the Three Sages Sect immediately chimed in. "That's right, this suggestion is worth a try. Since it wants to invade our minds, then conversely, can't we just rely on our minds to quickly repel it? I've heard that in High Antiquity times, there were cultivators who could turn rivers and seas upside down with a single thought. Perhaps the Mind Formula we have now evolved from that."
Another person said, "Yes, that's a good idea, but it's up to Senior Brother Xiao Li to make the decision." Their words were full of respect.
Ever since Xiao Li displayed astonishing combat power under Qiu Yan's divine power, both of them felt a sense of pride and stood tall in front of people from other sects, feeling superior and becoming even more respectful to Xiao Li.
Xiao Li frowned and thought for a moment. He had been struggling with whether to give away the Mind Formula, but now that he had made his decision, he naturally wouldn't think about it anymore.
"Then let's give it a try. There's no need for you all to panic. The senior who passed this Mind Formula on to me said back then that it was a miraculous method. Even in High Antiquity, it would have been a top-tier Cultivation Method. The mere black mist is nothing compared to the methods of this era, and it is certainly no match for it." These words were a mix of truth and deception, and the real intention was to dispel the fear in everyone's hearts.
Xiao Li had been studying the Mind Formula for some time and had already discovered its characteristics. Yu Yun. If there was a weak intention, the power of the Mind Formula would be several levels weaker, and vice versa. Therefore, before taking action, he gave everyone a guarantee so that they would not fail at the last minute due to a change in their mind.
Once everyone had calmed down, Xiao Li took the initiative without hesitation, leading them back. Then, each of them circulated their Mind Formula, their resolve hardening. They first solidified their thoughts in their hearts, and gradually, a connection was formed between them. The thoughts seemed to have substance, protruding from their seven orifices in their perception, finally twisting together and rushing forward!
Filled with thoughts of "expulsion, rejection, and destruction," although there were slight differences among the individuals, their hostility towards the black mist was the same. With this charge, they were united as one, swift as the wind, blowing on the black mist. Wherever their thoughts reached, the mist instantly dissipated!
"It's done!"
Upon seeing this, Xiao Li and the others breathed a sigh of relief, as if the weight on their hearts had been lifted slightly. But before they could relax, a sudden change occurred!
Vibration! Shaking!
The entire plain began to shake violently.
Rumble!
Suddenly, a crack appeared in the sky, and a beam of starlight broke through the layers of obstruction and shone in!
The next moment, as Human Thoughts calmed down, the plain, which had finally shown signs of recovery, began to tremble once again!
Changes in Qi and Blood, mist, and fluids!
Boom boom boom!
The rock wall shattered, and the Eye-Bearing Star Lord who rides the starlight descended. His divine eyes shone like starlight, and when he looked down, his gaze pierced through the Domain of Law and found Qiu Yan's figure.
"We've finally found you. This time, you can't run away anymore."
However, behind this Star Lord from another continent, there were four figures following closely behind. The one in the lead was the sword-wielding man who had fought with the Eye-Bearing Star Lord outside the canyon. Compared to before, his face was much paler, and there was a pool of black blood on his chest.
Behind them followed two men and a woman, of different ages and attire, whose auras were in no way inferior to that of the man with the sword!
The four of them looked at the Eye-Bearing Star Lord with wariness and a hint of fear, yet none of them acted rashly.
Ignoring the four, Eye-Bearing Star Lord opened his palm, and crimson People's Wishes appeared. He flicked it down, intending to shatter the chasm between the mortal realm and the Domain of Law to attack Qiu Yan. But unexpectedly, a torrent of People's Wishes from the surrounding area roared in, filled with an aura of repulsion and destruction, neutralizing and diluting the People's Wishes! (To be continued...)
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