As the palaces closed, the spread-out purple-gold rosy light was drawn back into the heavenly gate like water being sucked in by a whale, eventually transforming into a speck of purple-gold iridescence that slowly dissipated.
The cold, empty space before us fell into complete silence.
The Martial Dao clone arrived in a beam of light, landing in front of Chen Shuangbai. Looking down at the majestic, purple-gold, iridescent heavenly gate, it was quite awestruck, saying:
"Such power must be considered extremely formidable even among Spirit Treasure, right?"
Chen Shuangbai remained seated cross-legged atop the Heavenly Gate, his Divine Ability Law Power relentlessly pouring into the majestic gate. The immense will within it grew increasingly active, and he spoke:
"I just used [ Water and Sky One Color Mimicry True Light ] to cleverly borrow a portion of the power of this Heavenly Gate... I didn't expect it to be at least High-Grade Spirit Treasure."
Although she only borrowed a portion of its power, Chen Shuangbai could clearly sense the power of the Heavenly Gate Spirit Treasure beneath her.
No wonder both the Peacock and the dragon coveted this treasure.
Such a powerful Spirit Treasure... would be enough to be the most prized possession of even the most prestigious sects and holy lands with a history spanning millennia.
The Martial Dao clone pondered for a moment, then paused, his gaze becoming more solemn. "Such a powerful treasure... You forcibly borrowed the power of the Heavenly Gate to suppress the three just now, which was a great achievement, but this power does not ultimately belong to you."
Chen Shuangbai understood his meaning, nodded, and said frankly:
"It's alright, though."
"That attack just now, though seemingly powerful, actually drained most of my Law Power. If it weren't for the ingenuity of the [ Water and Sky One Color Mimicry True Light ], I'm afraid my current cultivation level wouldn't be sufficient to use this treasure."
As she spoke, Chen Shuangbai lowered her head, looking down at the majestic Purple-Gold Heavenly Gate beneath her, her gaze profound. "However, after this battle, the connection between me and the Heavenly Gate's primordial spirit has actually deepened considerably."
Although not as close as the original owner, they certainly didn't seem like strangers, and there was a certain degree of compatibility between them.
"Next, all you need to do is calm down and steadily complete this refining process."
Upon hearing this, the Martial Dao clone breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good. You focus on refining it, I'll protect you."
Chen Shuangbai said no more, closed his eyes, formed hand seals, and activated the [ Moon-Worshipping Clear Illumination Method ] and the [ True Illumination Cavern Abyss Five Qi Art ] once again. The starlight essence previously collected in the [ Swaying Moon Sunken Cold Treasure Mirror ] continuously fell on Chen Shuangbai's body, replenishing his consumed Law Power, and then transformed into streams of clear, water-like, moon-white, iridescent Law Power that flowed slowly along the patterns on the surface of the Heavenly Gate, silently permeating it.
The purple-gold glow shifted and changed across the surface of this majestic Heavenly Gate, sometimes as bright as the blazing sun, sometimes as soft as the hazy moonlight, illuminating this cold void with a clear light.
As for the three people suppressed within... they couldn't even move a finger, let alone escape.
Sword Alliance.
After Nangu Yaohua returned to the Sword Alliance, she reported to Pure Heart Sword Lord, who was now in charge of the Sword Alliance, about Chen Shuangbai's possible involvement with the [ Langhuan Immortal Island ]. She then informed Chen Shuangbai's two disciples about the matter.
After learning that this matter would likely not be resolved anytime soon, Chen Fuguang and Chen Yazhi, the two senior and junior disciples, discussed it briefly and decided to return to their respective sects.
This was also Chen Shuangbai's explanation before re-entering Ten Thousand Rivers Sea.
Although the Sword Alliance is safe, it is not actually within the territory of the Jade Spring Sect... so there is still some concern.
With all the major powers now focused on the Ten Thousand Rivers Sea, and most of the main force of the Holy Origin Alliance tied up, even with their current level of cultivation, if they acted cautiously, their journey back would be safer.
Nangu Yaohua originally wanted to protect her, but at this time... Blood Sea Dao and Lifeless City were also unstable. Even with Sword Immortal Zhu Ling, who was in charge of Sword Intent, she couldn't spare the time.
In addition, there are the waves of the Ten Thousand Rivers Sea...
Chen Fuguang didn't show any unusual emotions. He simply said he understood, then borrowed a flying boat from the Sword Alliance and flew towards the Wu Country along a relatively secluded route.
The plan is to first return to the Wu Country via the border between the Orthodox Mystery Alliance and the Buddhist Alliance, and then take a detour back to the Jing Kingdom, which will make it completely safe.
But we've only just left the territory of the Sword Gate.
Rays of Glazed Glass light descended from the sky, like beads forming a jeweled curtain, from which golden dust drifted down, transforming this place into a Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Chen Fuguang shielded his junior sister behind him, activated the formation on the flying boat beneath him, and looked at the sky filled with golden, Glazed Glass light, saying in a deep voice, "May I ask which virtuous Buddhist monk is here?"
Amidst the dazzling Glazed Glass light, the figure of an old monk with a kind face and wearing a golden robe slowly emerged.
He sat cross-legged on the back of a white lion, with a ring of Glazed Glass glass hanging behind his head, and the sound of chanting echoed faintly between heaven and earth.
The old monk clasped his hands together, a smile on his face, his voice gentle as a spring breeze. " Mingyuan of Lotus Temple wishes to invite two of the Sword Immortal's esteemed disciples to Lotus Temple to listen to his teachings."
Chen Fuguang didn't rush to speak. His golden eyes shone brightly as he stared intently at the monk from Lotus Temple.
A dazzling, colorful light emanated from behind his head, signifying the state of the Golden Core.
But judging from the old monk's somewhat floating aura, he was probably at most in the Early Golden Core Stage... not quite in the Golden Core or late stages.
"I'm not going!"
Chen Fuguang resolutely blocked the railway.
The old monk seemed to have expected this, his smile undiminished. He simply chanted a Buddhist mantra again in a low voice, and said softly, "Since that's the case... then I have no choice but to offend you!"
After he finished speaking, several figures emerged from the Glazed Glass light behind the old monk, landing around him and transforming into Vow-Power Vajra Law Artifact.
These Vow-Power Vajra include men and women, old and young, and even Demon Cultivator. However, after being converted by this Buddhist monk into Vow-Power Vajra who serve as his personal protectors, their bodies are filled with Glazed Glass light, and their eyes are filled with golden dust.
Chen Fuguang chuckled, while Chen Yazhen made no attempt to hide her mockery.
"Since they can't defeat my master, they want to abduct us two disciples to blackmail him?"
"I'm telling you, you've gone down the wrong path!"
Chen Fuguang let out a cold laugh, and a burst of brilliant golden light erupted from his body. With a flick of his right hand, a large, dark golden halberd appeared in his hand. He pushed off with his feet, and a terrifying sound reverberated. Wrapped in golden light and flames, he charged forward.
The old monk simply lowered his eyes and clasped his hands together.
The leading Vajra of Vow-Power Vajra took a step forward, raising his Vajra pestle high and smashing it down with immense force towards Chen Fuguang, who was charging towards him. The two collided, and a burst of Glazed Glass light and brilliant golden flames exploded outwards!
The sound of metal clashing was deafening, and sparks flew everywhere!
The Vajra of Vow-Power Vajra was momentarily deflected, then Chen Fuguang smashed its chest with his halberd, and with another fierce flick, the Charging Yang light on the tip of the halberd burst forth!
The Vow-Power Vajra was blasted into dust, which then fell like golden powder across the sky.
In just one encounter, a Vow-Power Vajra at the Peak Foundation Establishment...