Chapter 596: Chapter 571: Soul Heaven Calming Chaos Skill
Half an hour after Lu Yan emerged, a figure flew out of the gates of the Sky Fantasy Tower.
It was none other than Chen Xuanhuang.
"Chen Xuanhuang flew out from the ground floor gates, not from the top floor. Does that mean he also failed, unable to pass the eighteenth level?"
Someone whispered quietly.
"According to the rules, that’s indeed the case. It seems that in their younger years, the presence of the mighty is too domineering, even for Chen Xuanhuang, to overcome and secure victory."
"But Chen Xuanhuang emerged half an hour later than Zhang Wei. It seems that this time around, Chen Xuanhuang will undoubtedly be the first."
Many people were discussing this.
Although Gu Hanyang and Lin Qiong hadn’t yet entered the eighteenth level, given their abilities, it was virtually impossible for them to endure longer than Chen Xuanhuang had.
"Gu Hanyang has made his move."
Suddenly, a voice rang out, drawing everyone’s attention.
All eyes were instantly drawn to the gates of the Sky Fantasy Tower.
Indeed, the number behind Gu Hanyang changed to eighteen.
But it wasn’t long before the gates of the Sky Fantasy Tower flashed, and Gu Hanyang flew out, a sword hole in his chest, from which blood was flowing profusely.
"Defeated so quickly?"
"The amount of time Gu Hanyang withstood doesn’t even compare to Chen Xuanhuang, let alone Zhang Wei."
"Let’s see how long Lin Qiong will last."
As everyone was discussing, the number behind Lin Qiong’s name also changed to eighteen.
But soon after, Lin Qiong’s figure emerged from the gates of the Sky Fantasy Tower, bearing a sword wound in his chest.
The time he withstood was even slightly less than Gu Hanyang’s.
By now, all thirty-six prodigies had exited the Sky Fantasy Tower.
"Alright, this test has completely concluded. According to the levels reached in the tower and the time spent, the rankings are all out."
"First place goes to Chen Xuanhuang, second place to Zhang Wei, third place to Gu Hanyang, fourth place to Lin Qiong..."
The Ruler of Desolate Heaven announced the rankings.
Though people had already predicted the outcomes and weren’t surprised, some sighed while others were frustrated...
For instance, the one who ranked tenth was extremely vexed.
Because only the top nine would be rewarded with the Reincarnation Fruit.
Even though the reward for the tenth place was also substantial, it paled in comparison to the Reincarnation Fruit.
"As mentioned before, the top nine winners will receive the reward of the Reincarnation Fruit. The other places will also be rewarded. Now, follow me."
The Ruler of Desolate Heaven said.
Though it was posed as an invitation, with a wave of his hand, the Ruler of Desolate Heaven enveloped the thirty-six prodigies in his power, and in the next moment, they found themselves in a lavish grand hall.
Inside the hall, nine figures shrouded in divine radiance sat, watching over everyone with keen eyes.
There was no terrifying aura filling the space, but the pressure penetrated their souls, making it hard for the thirty-six prodigies to breathe.
True One State.
All of them were in the True One State.
Could it be that all of the True Ones of the boundless space had gathered here?
Together with the Ruler of Desolate Heaven, that made eleven in total.
"We pay our respects to our seniors."
The thirty-six prodigies quickly bowed in salute.
"All the mightiest beings of the boundless cosmos are here. We will jointly fulfill your rewards."
The Ruler of Desolate Heaven then waved his hand, and nine jade boxes flew out, each heading toward Lu Yan, Chen Xuanhuang, and the rest of the top nine ranked individuals.
"This is the Reincarnation Fruit. Keep them safe for now."
The Ruler of Desolate Heaven instructed.
Under the envious and admiring gazes of the other prodigies, Lu Yan and the others accepted the jade boxes and carefully stored them in their Sumi Mustard Seed Bags.
"Consuming the Reincarnation Fruit will subject you to a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation. Your true body must not suffer any mishaps during this time. Therefore, you should assimilate it within the Desolate Heaven Cosmic Country. I have prepared special Practice Rooms for you."
"Additionally, if there are any Cultivation Techniques or secret skills you want to cultivate, it’s best to do so before taking the Reincarnation Fruit, as it can bring unexpected benefits."
The Ruler of Desolate Heaven advised.
"Many thanks, senior."
Lu Yan and the others expressed their gratitude.
Then, the Ruler of Desolate Heaven took out other rare treasures of heaven and earth, rewarding those ranked after the ninth. All were exceptionally rare treasures, showing that the mightiest beings present had spared no expense this time.
"If you have any other Cultivation Sacred Grounds you need to enter for cultivation, or secret techniques you wish to comprehend, you may make your requests. This time, any that we can satisfy, we will satisfy."
The Ruler of Desolate Heaven declared.
"As a junior, I do have a request."
Chen Xuanhuang was the first to speak up. He said, "The Heavenly Intent Four Symbols Formula from the Si Xiang Sect combines four kinds of magic laws and was created through the fusion of these laws. Although they don’t completely align with the four laws I have mastered, there are similarities. I wish to study and comprehend it."
"The Heavenly Intent Four Symbols Formula is indeed suitable for you,"
The Ruler of Desolate Heaven cast a gaze upon one of the mightiest. He said, "Huang, could you bestow the Heavenly Intent Four Symbols Formula onto Chen Xuanhuang for his cultivation?"
"Why not, take it."
The mightiest being was quite generous, waving a hand and sending a Jade Talisman flying towards Chen Xuanhuang.
In ordinary times, no sect would easily offer their cornerstone cultivation technique to an outsider, especially not to a prodigy from another power.
But now, at a critical juncture for the boundless cosmos — a matter of life and death — holding onto a secret technique was useless if they were to be defeated.
"Thank you, senior Huang."
Chen Xuanhuang, with a face full of joy, accepted the offering and expressed his gratitude to the mighty being.
"Juniors too have a couple of presumptuous requests,"
Lu Yan interjected, clasping his fists.
"Speak,"
The Ruler of Desolate Heaven said.
"My soul strength is quite strong, but I’ve never been able to harness its true power. I seek a powerful soul attack technique."
Lu Yan said.
"In the vast expanse of stars, the strongest soul attack technique naturally belongs to the Soul Heaven Hall. Brother Zhao..."
The Ruler of Desolate Heaven’s gaze turned toward a dark-skinned elder.
"This is the Soul Heaven Calming Chaos Skill, take it."
The elder waved his hand, and a dark jade talisman flew toward Lu Yan.
"Thank you, senior."
Lu Yan received it, showing his delight, but then he shamelessly said, "I am also very interested in the cultivation methods of the Immortal Tao and wish to comprehend it further. I hope the seniors here can oblige."
"Here you go, kid."
At the scene, three figures waved their hands, and three jade talismans flew toward Lu Yan.
These three were all beings who had achieved the True One State through the Immortal Tao.
Lu Yan took them and expressed his thanks again.
Next, others with requests also spoke up one after another, and as long as their requests weren’t too excessive, the supreme beings fulfilled them all.
"Alright, now I’ll send you to the practice room."
The Ruler of Desolate Heaven said.
...
A moment later.
Lu Yan sat cross-legged in a practice room.
This practice room was very large, incredibly large, almost like a small world, isolated from the outside and set up with mysterious formations that connected to various Magic Rivers.
In this practice room, comprehending the laws and regulations was much easier than in the outside world.
First, Lu Yan took out a dark jade talisman.
Within the talisman was one of the Soul Heaven Hall’s key techniques, the Soul Heaven Calming Chaos Skill, a powerful soul attack technique.
Lu Yan’s soul delved into it, studying carefully.
After several hours, Lu Yan put down the jade talisman, a look of joy on his face, but with a hint of hesitation in his happiness.
This Soul Heaven Calming Chaos Skill was indeed extraordinary. After mastering it, one could greatly unlock the potential of the soul, transforming soul power into various terrifying attacks, changing at will, and with formidable power far beyond that of Soul Sting.
But the Soul Heaven Calming Chaos Skill also had another function, which was to slowly enhance soul strength after it was cultivated.
For others, this would be a great boon, and they would not hesitate for a moment.
However, for Lu Yan, it was a drawback.
Being a Tao Soul Fetus, his soul strength would surge with his increasing cultivation level, placing a huge strain on his physical body.
He needed to continually strengthen his physical body in order to handle the pressure brought on by the surging soul strength.
An increase in soul strength was not a good thing for him.
"Should I cultivate this technique or not?" Lu Yan pondered in the dark.
After a while, Lu Yan made up his mind.
He would cultivate it.
What was there to fear? If soul power was too strong, then he’d just keep strengthening his physical body.
There were many body-refining methods in the Dao Book that could be continuously improved and stacked.
For example, now with both the Saint Soldier’s Foemula and the Five Elements True Body, he could withstand the pressure of the soul.
In the future, after achieving Soul and Flesh Materialization, it would be even easier to endure.
Having made his decision, no longer hesitant, Lu Yan entered the space within the Dao Book, initiated time acceleration, closed his eyes, and his Primordial Spirit within his sea of consciousness began to cultivate the Soul Heaven Calming Chaos Skill at will.
It had to be said that Lu Yan’s talent in soul cultivation was astonishing indeed. In just ten years, not only had Lu Yan mastered the Soul Heaven Calming Chaos Skill, but he had also cultivated it to a state of great achievement.
This was the time inside the Dao Book; in the outside world, just over a month had passed.
After mastering it, each time he activated the Soul Heaven Calming Chaos Skill, his soul strength increased, though still within a tolerable range.
Subsequently, Lu Yan began to peruse the Immortal Tao scriptures.
The scriptures given to him by the three supremes were incredibly intricate, encompassing everything.
Lu Yan became immersed in them, unable to extricate himself.
Time flowed on, and in the blink of an eye, three thousand years had passed.
In the outside world, thirty years had already gone by.
"It’s about time."
Lu Yan whispered to himself.
Three thousand years of studying the Immortal Tao scriptures had greatly enhanced Lu Yan’s insights.
He didn’t practice the Immortal Tao scriptures; he only drew lessons from them.
Taking the essence and using it for himself.
At this time, Lu Yan took out a jade box; he planned to consume the reincarnation fruit.
As he opened the jade box, a heart-refreshing fragrance immediately filled the air, rushing to his nostrils, and with one breath, his mind entered a state of clarity.
"Indeed, this is profound."
Lu Yan took out the reincarnation fruit.
The fruit was the size of a fist, entirely snow-white, resembling a crystal-clear, exquisite jade.
On the surface of the fruit were intricate patterns that intricately interconnected to form an incomprehensibly complex design, making one’s head spin and inducing dizziness at a glance, as if to fall into slumber.
Lu Yan did not hesitate and swallowed it whole.
As the reincarnation fruit entered his belly, it immediately transformed into a warm energy that flowed through his entire body, then coalesced in his sea of consciousness around the Primordial Spirit like rivers flowing into the sea.
Lu Yan felt his consciousness fall into a daze, and within this daze, he descended into darkness, knowing nothing more.
While his mental thoughts entered a mystical state, with the aid of an inexplicable energy, the cycle of reincarnation began.
