Chapter 511: Chapter 511: The Dragon Race’s Threat
"Long Qianyan said he would produce the Honored Soul Dragon Crystal. It’s the Dragon Race’s most precious Dragon Crystal Origin, capable of inducing a Nirvana Rebirth, completely transforming a depleted bloodline, and severing the failing threads of Destiny at their source."
Que De said in a heavy tone.
"And you believed him?"
Ye Tianling’s expression turned grave.
’His vitality depletion had been extremely well-hidden. How had Long Qianyan discovered it?’
"We had no choice but to believe it. The Peacock King sent word that Ye Tianxi is also showing symptoms of depletion and doesn’t have long to live. If our predictions are correct, Ye Yuemei, and indeed every surviving prodigy of the Ye Race, is suffering from the same condition as you."
Wan Jimie then revealed more of the grim reality.
"Hmm? This news... is it also true?"
Ye Tianling couldn’t hide his shock.
"It is. The Peacock King said that a Saint from the Immortal Phoenix Peacock Lineage has determined it to be an ’Annihilation Curse’ from the Outer Domain. How it was planted, however, is unknown. If the Sword Burial Divine Domain is to be invaded, activating the curse is likely the first step. Long Qianyan said that there is only one Honored Soul Dragon Crystal, and its power cannot be preserved for long.
"Tianling, this time, we all hope you can consider the bigger picture."
Que De urged him earnestly.
"If you’re unwilling to step forward, we are willing to do it in your place—to lower our heads and beg for that Honored Soul Dragon Crystal."
Wan Jimie added his own plea.
"Believe me, things aren’t that serious! As for Long Qianyan, tell him this—if he’s sincere, he can bring the Dragon Crystal, Tianyu, and Tianmo, kneel before me, and beg for forgiveness. Only then will this matter be settled!"
Ye Tianling’s voice grew even colder.
"Tianling, you... SIGH. You’re still the same, as expected. You never back down."
Wan Jimie sighed. He, too, knew that persuasion would be useless.
But he had tried anyway.
It was only because he didn’t want a prodigy of such breathtaking talent to fall into any danger.
"My two brothers, this matter is settled. If anything really changes, we can talk about it after I leave the Ten Thousand Beasts Demon Cave! As for my words, you can relay them directly to Long Qianyan. My Destiny is exhausted? Not only do I not care, but even if it were true, I would establish my own Destiny, create my own Celestial Mandate, and contend with the heavens and the earth themselves!"
Ye Tianling spoke lightly, his voice growing even more resolute, his Dao Heart and resolve stronger than ever.
Hearing this, Wan Jimie and Que De fell silent.
Ye Tianling was still, as always, Ye Tianling.
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「The Teleportation Ancient Array on Celestial Secret Mountain」
"Brother Tianling, I believe in you! You will definitely recover from your ’Dao Injury’ and rise even further!"
Ye Enjun bid Ye Tianling farewell.
"I believe so, too."
Ye Tianling flashed a carefree smile and bid Ye Enjun farewell as well.
The world was constantly changing, and an invasion from the Outer Domain could happen at any moment.
Under the circumstances, even if Ye Enjun wanted to stay and explore the Celestial Secret Divine Land for a few more days, there simply wasn’t time.
Not to mention, with the opening of the Ten Thousand Beasts Demon Cave drawing near, Ye Enjun had to return to the Night Demon Clan and prepare.
"Brother Tianling, hearing you say that puts my mind at ease. Well then, I’ll see you in a few days at the Ten Thousand Beasts Demon Cave."
Ye Enjun said, smiling.
"See you at the Ten Thousand Beasts Demon Cave."
Ye Tianling replied warmly.
After seeing off Ye Enjun, Ye Tianling said his goodbyes to Kong Daoze and Kong Daoxi, then set off alone to travel across the Celestial Secret Divine Land and get a feel for its recent changes.
The Celestial Secret Divine Land was also extremely vast. Even with the terrifying speed of his Kunpeng Hidden Dragon Technique Body Technique, it still took him a full day to fly a lap around it.
Ye Tianling didn’t think about anything. As if he were simply sightseeing, he spent the day observing the changes in the environment of the Celestial Secret Divine Land, and his state of mind grew more stable and peaceful.
When he returned to the Celestial Secret Divine Land, Ancient Fairy had already come out of seclusion. Naturally, she had also learned about the ’life force depletion’ matter.
"Master."
Upon seeing Ye Tianling, Ancient Fairy immediately flew into his embrace.
She was terrified that Ye Tianling would once again leave quietly, shouldering everything alone.
At the same time, she was filled with self-reproach, blaming herself for being unable to help her Master.
"Don’t worry. Have there ever been few voices predicting my downfall? But I even managed to survive Celestial Dao Erasure. Now, this mere life force depletion is by no means something that can’t be dealt with. In fact, I’ve already found a solution. As long as I follow my plan, it won’t be a major problem."
Ye Tianling patted Ancient Fairy’s shoulder and said softly.
Knowing his own condition, he felt no panic. Instead, he felt a sense of calm and serenity.
"Master, let’s perform Dual Cultivation. Back then, I—"
Ancient Fairy said softly.
But her words were cut short by Ye Tianling.
Ye Tianling raised a hand to Ancient Fairy’s lips, stopping her from speaking further.
"Master, while I am very fond of you, it is as I would be of family, not out of romantic emotion. Besides, Dual Cultivation wouldn’t help in this situation anyway. In fact, the Cultivation Technique you passed on to me holds tremendous promise."
Ye Tianling’s tone was earnest, his gaze exceptionally clear.
Such a gaze, so honest and clear, sent a tremor through Ancient Fairy’s very soul.
At that moment, she was moved beyond words, her heart filled with an inexpressible happiness.
’He refused because he cares, because he wants to protect me.’
"Master, will it really help? Master, is it because... you stood up for Fairy before, and that’s why your life force started to deplete after you used the Demon Heart Sword Body?"
Ancient Fairy was so moved that her eyes filled with tears.
Though she asked it as a question, she was already certain this was the reason.
"It is truly helpful. I call your Cultivation Technique the method of the ’Particle Origin.’ The Particle Origin represents a Dao on the microscopic level—the most fundamental foundation. For us Cultivators, the factors that constitute our existence can be simply divided into three, which represent the evolution of Essence, Qi, and Soul. Namely: the physical body, the will, and the Soul. Aside from the will, which is a transcendent existence, both the physical body and the Soul are composed of particles.
"The particles of the physical body, I call them ’cells.’ Cells are divided into the cell membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus...
"Outside the nucleus exist extranuclear electrons that connect with the Soul. The arrangement of these extranuclear electrons is the particle arrangement you mentioned..."
"The particles of the Soul correspond to the changes of the Celestial Dao, the foundation of rules. This, in fact, can also be combined with a certain Dao—the Asura Soul-Slaying Killing Dao. I will now impart this Dao to you."
As he spoke, Ye Tianling explained his own understanding of the Dao that Ancient Fairy had created, giving her further guidance.
Ancient Fairy listened intently, and she was left in complete awe of Ye Tianling’s insights.
In truth, many aspects of the Dao she had created herself were vague and unclear.
But this system had been completely deciphered by Ye Tianling, analyzed from a very macroscopic perspective, and then delved into from a very microscopic one.
This profound yet simple analysis instantly deepened Ancient Fairy’s understanding of this Dao by more than tenfold.
