A mystic pool reflects the moon to test the Dao Path, illusions temper the heart and fledgling eagles' resolve
[ Three Yin Spirit-Felling Needle ].
Chen Shuangbai looked at his second disciple with a slightly strange gaze. Chen Yazhen immediately felt a little timid and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Master, why are you looking at me like that?"
This Law Technique is notoriously insidious; it is activated silently, and if one is struck by it, their soul will suffer severe damage.
This also suits the second disciple's Severing Yin Physique.
"There's no particular reason, it's just that your Law Technique still needs improvement."
Although Chen Shuangbai did not practice this Law Technique, as Golden Core True Person, he could still offer some useful advice from his superior perspective.
Chen Yazhen nodded repeatedly, her eyes lighting up.
"Disciple understands. Thank you for your guidance, Master!"
Chen Shuangbai was very relieved and satisfied that all three of his apprentices were exceptionally intelligent and quick to grasp concepts.
Then, he pulled Chen Fuguang and Lu Xiangyuan aside and gave them pointers one by one, also passing on some of the Law Artifact and Law Technique he had used during his Qi Refining.
Of course, Chen Fuguang was not included.
The [ Pure Yang Orthodox Fire Treasured Record ] he practiced was not quite compatible with Chen Shuangbai's Cultivation Method. Chen Shuangbai needed to borrow the [ Vermilion Crow Bathing in Fire True Explanation ] and have [ Great Yin Dao Fruit ] deduce some suitable Law Technique for him.
But Lu Xiangyuan and Chen Yazhen benefited greatly.
Chen Shuangbai was also a master of water magic, and even a casual remark from him was like a revelation to the two of them.
Taking advantage of this time, Chen Shuangbai learned about the Law Technique that his disciples were currently practicing.
Following Chen Shuangbai's previous advice, they prioritized quality over quantity.
Besides his fierce and powerful [ Flowing Flame Crimson Rosy Cloud Saber Gang ], Chen Fuguang also cultivated the [ Three Yang Incantation ], which mainly suppresses, kills, binds, and empowers, as well as the [ Circling Light Flowing Rosy Cloud Step ], which allows him to escape by turning around and setting off fire.
Besides the extremely insidious [ Three Yin Spirit-Felling Needle ], Chen Yazhen also practiced the [ Plain One Mystic Water Incantation ] which controls transformation and manipulation, as well as the [ Pure Moon Water Invocation Method ]... etc., why does this latter spell seem to lean towards Shaman Incantation?
Chen Shuangbai forced a smile and finally looked at Lu Xiangyuan.
Besides the [ Azure Wave Cloud Piercing Arrow ], Lu Xiangyuan also practiced several other water-based techniques, including spells, escape techniques, and enhancement techniques.
Moreover, each of these three was highly skilled in their cultivation, and could almost be considered one of the best among them.
This made Chen Shuangbai even more satisfied.
After leaving Mystic Sea Avatar to guide Chen Fuguang, Chen Yazhen, and Lu Xiangyuan in their cultivation, and incidentally teaching Gao Yi the basics of the [ Jade Spring Qi Ingestion Method ], Chen Shuangbai turned around and returned to the Moon-Gazing Pavilion.
He intended to refine his own techniques, and also to add a little something extra to his disciples' cultivation.
Two weeks later.
Chen Shuangbai summoned his four disciples to his side. Before they could speak, he flicked his finger, and a ray of clear light fell into the pavilion, transforming into a mysterious pool. The ray of light in the pool slowly expanded, eventually turning into a round and crystal-clear moon reflected in the water.
By reflecting the moon's phases in the water and placing the [ Clear Waves Reflecting the Moon Banner ] into it, the hazy effect created by the mingling of water vapor and moonlight blurs the boundary between reality and illusion, thus forming a unique magical realm.
The four disciples, standing by the clear, bright pool, came to their senses and realized that they were no longer in the Moon-Gazing Pavilion, but in a vast and boundless world suspended above the water.
Lu Xiangyuan let out a soft "hmm," scooped up a handful of water from beside her feet, and watched the water flow silently through her fingers, feeling that the texture was exactly the same as real water.
"This is... Master's illusion?"
Although Chen Shuangbai rarely displayed his illusionary skills in front of his disciples, Lu Xiangyuan was certain of them, and given Chen Shuangbai's performance just now... it was clear he was testing them.
As if realizing something, she looked up at her senior brothers and sisters beside her, but when she looked up, she was suddenly stunned—because Chen Fuguang and Chen Yazhen were nowhere to be Shadow.
"Master... is this how you want to play?"
Inside the Moon-Gazing Pavilion.
Chen Shuangbai Pool and condensed it into a water mirror. The mirror was divided into three sections, which showed the scene where the three disciples were currently in the illusion.
Chen Shuangbai sighed and said, "If it weren't for the [ Clear Waves Reflecting the Moon Banner ] as a medium, I might not even have been able to establish this illusionary magic realm!"
Upon hearing this, Mystic Sea Avatar chuckled and said, "Such an illusion technique is something even Golden Core True Person wouldn't be able to easily perform. My lord, you're just falling into your old habit of being modest again!"
Chen Shuangbai was taken aback, then chuckled, looking into the water mirror, and said, "Tell me, of the three of them, who will be the first to break free of the illusion?"
Upon hearing this, Mystic Sea Avatar also turned his gaze to the water mirror. After pondering for a moment, he said, "I think it might be Xiangyuan."
Chen Shuangbai became interested and asked, "Why do you think so?"
Mystic Sea Avatar smiled and replied, " Fuguang's fate is associated with the fire element, which is naturally incompatible with your illusion. It will take some effort for him to escape."
"Although Yazhen is quick-witted, she lacks decisiveness and may suffer some hardship."
"Although Xiangyuan's talent is slightly inferior to that of her senior brothers and sisters, her quirky and clever personality, coupled with her [ Jade Dew Enfolding Pearl ] physique, makes her perhaps the most suitable for your illusionary magic world. Therefore, that is my opinion."
After listening to Mystic Sea Avatar's analysis, Chen Shuangbai clapped his hands and laughed, "It seems you've already gained considerable insight into the [ Golden Scripture of Heavenly One Generating Water ]."
Mystic Sea Avatar sighed, "This Cultivation Method is incredibly profound; I have only just begun to grasp its essence."
Chen Shuangbai remained silent, instead quietly observing the performance of the three disciples reflected in the water mirror.
Within the water mirror, the three disciples each found themselves trapped in different illusory trials.
Chen Fuguang found himself in a world of crimson flames.
A rain of fire fell from the sky, the ground cracked, lava surged, and the air was filled with the pungent smell of sulfur.
The excessive yang energy within him was amplified infinitely in this illusion, as if every inch of his skin and every Root Bone was burning.
Chen Yazhen, on the other hand, found herself in a deep blue, frozen world.
The Cold Wind was like a knife, the snowflakes were like a mat, and the heavy snow was so thick that it almost froze her to death.
She had to circulate her Law Power, but the excessive yin energy within her body was being drawn away by external forces, making her feel as if her blood was about to freeze.
As for Lu Xiangyuan, the illusion she was in was the most peculiar.
She found herself in a vast ocean.
The sky is water, the ground is water, and water is everywhere.
But within this vast ocean, countless ferocious sea beasts charged forward one after another, fearless of death, baring their fangs and lunging at her, determined to devour her whole!
Lu Xiangyuan had no choice but to fight back with all her might, but because the number of sea monsters was almost endless, she was forced to go to the sky and the ground in the end, and was forced to participate in a crazy battle for survival.
Upon seeing this, Mystic Sea Avatar was momentarily stunned.
Chen Shuangbai clapped his hands and laughed, cheering loudly.
"Come on, let me see how long you can hold out!"