Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams

Chapter 719: Chapter 261: Unveiling the Past

If that’s the case, how powerful must the Daying Immortal Mansion have been back then?

And how terrifying must be the forces that destroyed the Daying Immortal Mansion?

"So, if the Dao Source of Yangnao Land is truly extracted, resulting in a ’Dao Collapse’ and destruction, the outcome for Danzhou is unknown, even Sister can’t predict it."

"But it likely won’t be something good."

Shen Wen’an nodded slightly.

Back then, Danzhou was merely a fragment of a world. For some unknown reason, it drifted across the endless sea, eventually colliding with Yangnao Land and merging with it. This proves that this immense fragment, having lost its Dao Source, is not simple.

Perhaps, in the future, should the Dao Source of Yangnao Land truly be siphoned away and lead to its destruction, the entire Danzhou might detach and continue drifting across the sea.

Upon this thought, an idea suddenly sprouted in his mind.

After careful consideration, he understood that this idea could only serve as a backup plan.

If he gambled wrong, the entire Shen Family would have nowhere to rest.

"As you said, if the matters of Yangnao Land don’t involve Nascent Soul Realm forces, Cyan Ruo Sword House has enough strength to handle it."

"I’ll discuss this with the others on Yangjian Peak later."

"The chaos in Yangnao Land, in a certain sense, is actually a huge opportunity."

"If we’re fortunate enough, it might even push the Cyan Ruo Sword House’s strength further."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wen’an immediately cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Sister."

With Huang Lingshan’s response, the stone in his heart could finally be set down.

He took a light sip of the spirit tea in front of him and suddenly looked at Huang Lingshan casually, "Sister, I’m curious, how many Purple Mansion cultivators does Cyan Ruo Sword House have?"

According to Huang Lingshan’s implication, Danzhou has no native Nascent Soul True Monarch, so the Upper Three Sects surely have a Purple Mansion presence.

Meeting his gaze, Huang Lingshan smiled mysteriously, "Sister can’t tell you the exact number."

"You only need to know that the strength of Cyan Ruo Sword House is sufficient."

Sufficient?

Shen Wen’an had a strange expression, but he didn’t continue to press.

The two quietly drank tea in the Bamboo Forest Hut and chatted for a while. Only then did Shen Wen’an stand up, cupped his hands, and said, "The situation in Yangnao Land is chaotic, and I dare not stay long. Let’s conclude here for today. Sister, just notify me when there’s news."

As he spoke, he took out a Communication Stone and handed it to Huang Lingshan.

Huang Lingshan also took out a Communication Stone and tapped it against his.

The two Communication Stones instantly emitted a faint spiritual charm.

"Sister, I take my leave."

He put away the Communication Stone, and Shen Wen’an immediately transformed into a sword aura and flew into the distance.

...

Yunshui City.

Ever since witnessing Zhao Tuan’s refinement of the Array Pearl and the construction of the Inner Five Elements Cycle within him, Shen Xiubai fell into a certain state of enlightenment.

Initially, He Zhongyi merely thought Shen Xiubai, having seen the Inner Five Elements Cycle within Zhao Tuan, was struck by some new ideas that required contemplation.

He would awaken in just a few days.

Who would have thought that this epiphany would last over a month?

If not for the Spirit Gathering Array within his own Dantian autonomously functioning and drawing in spiritual power from the surrounding to sustain himself.

With his mere cultivation of the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer, sitting in closed-door meditation for over a month without any preparation would likely consume his very lifeblood.

To avoid disturbing his enlightenment and wasting this rare opportunity, Shen Wenxing had already ordered the entire chamber to be sealed, prohibiting anyone’s approach.

One day, the Shen Family cultivators guarding the outside of the chamber suddenly felt a strange spiritual power fluctuation from within.

Just when they thought Shen Xiubai was finally awakening from his enlightenment, the sensation abruptly vanished!

Moreover, at the moment this eerie fluctuation disappeared, Shen Xiubai’s presence also suddenly faded from their senses!

The cultivator was stunned, then carefully felt again, confirming with Divine Sense that Shen Xiubai’s presence was utterly gone. He panicked instantly!

"Kong Yu, can you... still sense Young Master Xiubai’s presence?"

His voice trembled as he turned to the young cultivator beside him who was also guarding.

The cultivator named Kong Yu, upon hearing this, cautiously released his Divine Sense to carefully perceive.

Moments later, his color drastically changed!

"Young Master Xiubai’s Divine Spirit presence and all other presences have vanished!"

The two looked at each other, both seeing the shock and dread in the other’s eyes!

The chamber of the old house was located in the southeast corner of the courtyard, with its entrance personally guarded by the two of them, while several other cultivators guarded the perimeter.

Both could confirm that no sounds were heard, and none had entered the chamber.

Yet now, Shen Xiubai’s entire presence suddenly and mysteriously vanished, plunging them into a state of panic.

"I’ll keep watch here; you quickly go fetch the Elder Patriarch!"

Forcing down his panic, Kong Yu spoke solemnly.

Hearing this, the other cultivator wasted no time and hurriedly left to find Shen Wenxing.

Moments later, Shen Wenxing arrived in haste.

"Elder Patriarch."

The cultivators at the chamber’s entrance quickly cupped their hands in salutation upon seeing him.

"What on earth happened?"

He asked somberly.

Having reached the chamber door himself, Shen Wenxing too could find no trace of Shen Xiubai’s presence with his Divine Sense.

"Step aside!"

Fretful at heart, he did not wait for any explanations and directly pushed open the chamber door.

Bam!

Upon opening the door, Shen Wenxing, unprepared, ran headlong into an invisible array barrier!

The others quickly following behind, including Kong Yu, also collided with the barrier, stumbling back.

Once they steadied themselves, they noticed Shen Xiubai was still calmly sitting inside the chamber.

Around him, a multitude of spiritual materials for arrays was arrayed, with intricate array patterns inscribed on each one.

Their patterns shimmered softly, and within the barrier, the power of the five elements quietly circulated, resembling an entirely independent small world!

Having crashed into the barrier, the commotion startled Shen Xiubai, who was frowning in thought.

Upon seeing Shen Wenxing arrive, he immediately waved his hand to open a gap in the barrier.

Stepping carefully into the array barrier, Shen Wenxing and the others quickly sensed an extraordinarily peculiar sensation within.

"I feel like I’ve stepped into another space..."

"There is an indescribable feeling within this array!"

The two surveyed their surroundings, though Shen Wenxing had no time for such speculations.

He went straight up to Shen Xiubai, concern evident on his face, and asked, "Kid, you alright?"

His parched, pale face barely managed a smile, and Shen Xiubai shook his head, "Granduncle, Xiubai’s fine."

He rose slowly, examined the arrays around, and then cupped his hands, "Granduncle, later could you prepare a piece of land for Xiubai on the back mountain, ensuring no interruptions?"

"Also, these spiritual materials for the array, I’ll need more assistance preparing them."

"Xiubai will soon send you a list."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wenxing finally realized.

Surveying the odd array all around, he inquired doubtfully, "What kind of array are you constructing?"

"What is this inexplicable feeling I have staying here?"

Shen Xiubai smiled and shook his head, "Forgive me, Granduncle, Xiubai cannot tell you yet."

After waving his hand to store the spiritual materials from within the chamber into his storage bag, Shen Xiubai cupped his hands, "Xiubai is off to see Great-grandfather, and ask for your aid with the earlier matters, Granduncle."

As he watched his figure leave the chamber, Shen Wenxing muttered with furrowed brows, "Little rascal, acting all mysterious, almost scared the old man to death!"

"Alright, keep this under wraps. Disperse now."

Though he understood little of the array Shen Xiubai had just setup.

The fact that even he himself wasn’t told meant it surely held significance.

After dismissing Kong Yu and the others, Shen Wenxing departed the chamber.