Chapter 91: The wind rises from the tip of the green ripples, the sword points to the top of the thousand realms
Time flies like a white horse passing by. Half a year has passed since Ye Li closed the courtyard and immersed himself in seclusion.
During the past six months, Xuanyun Sect and even the entire Northern Territory cultivation world did not calm down because of her silence. Instead, undercurrents surged, brewing a bigger storm.
The fallout from the Blackwater City Tomb incident continues to unfold. While a joint investigation by various sects has failed to apprehend the true culprit, the name "Shadow Demon" and its potential for terror hangs heavy over the leadership. Friction on the border continues to escalate, raising tensions. Within the Xuanyun Sect, differences between the more conservative factions, led by Sect Leader Xuan Chengzi and Muyun Jushi, and the more radical faction, led by Situ Kuang, are becoming increasingly pronounced over issues such as response strategy and resource allocation, leading to an almost open factional struggle.
Preparations for the exploration of the Bingpo Xuan Palace ruins are also proceeding intensively. The battle between various factions is fierce, and the competition for entry quotas is almost fierce. Qin Yixuan's Bishui Pavilion, Li Juetian's Tiandao Sect, and other sects and families coveting ancient heritage are all eyeing the opportunity. This is not just a battle for opportunity, but also a preview of the future of the Northern Territory.
During this period, several renowned young prodigies, either overtly or covertly, inquired about Ye Li's whereabouts, and Zhan Kuangfeng's clan continued their subtle movements. However, the courtyard on Yundan Peak, constantly enveloped by formations, remained a tranquil spot in the eye of a storm, shielded from the outside world's disturbances.
On this day, when the rising sun tore through the darkness before dawn and cast the first ray of golden light on the Xuanyun Sect surrounded by a sea of clouds, at the top of Yundan Peak, above the courtyard where Ye Li was in seclusion, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth suddenly became unusually agitated!
As if being pulled by an invisible giant hand, the spiritual energy within a radius of dozens of miles frantically converged towards the small courtyard, forming a huge spiritual energy vortex! In the center of the vortex, two kinds of light, ice blue and starlight, intertwined and flickered, emitting a heart-pounding pressure!
"Such a strange phenomenon... is someone breaking through to the Spiritual Mansion Realm?"
"The direction is Yundan Peak! It's Senior Sister Yeli!"
"Such a terrifying spiritual energy fluctuation! This is definitely not comparable to the ordinary spiritual realm!"
Inside the sect, countless disciples were startled and emerged from their caves, staring in shock at the strange phenomenon unfolding in the direction of Yundan Peak. Even some elders in seclusion were startled, their spiritual senses sweeping over the scene, all revealing expressions of shock.
In Lingxiao Palace, Sect Leader Xuan Chengzi and Buddhist layman Mu Yun stood side by side, gazing at Yundan Peak in the distance.
"After six months of seclusion, he has unleashed such a powerful force... Junior Brother Muyun, you've found a fine disciple." Xuan Chengzi sighed, stroking his beard, his eyes filled with both satisfaction and a hint of complexity. Ye Li's growth rate was truly too rapid, so rapid it was alarming.
A faint smile graced Muyun's face, but a subtle worry lingered deep in his eyes. "A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind." Ye Li's emergence from confinement would surely land her at the center of an even more intense vortex.
The spiritual energy vortex lasted for a full incense stick of time before slowly dissipating. As the last trace of spiritual energy was drawn into the courtyard, the world returned to peace. A far more powerful, profound, and icy aura, like a sleeping dragon awakening, permeated the courtyard.
“Squeak—”
The courtyard door, which had been sealed for half a year, slowly opened.
A figure, bathed in the morning light, walked out slowly.
She still wore the plain uniform of a Yundan Peak disciple, and her appearance seemed largely unchanged. However, her eyes were deeper than ever, as if they held within them the depths of an eternity's cold abyss and the radiant stars of the Milky Way. Her gaze seemed to penetrate the very void. Her aura was harmonious and restrained, yet it gave off a sense of unfathomable depth, as if she harbored a terrifying power capable of freezing mountains and rivers.
The Spiritual Mansion Realm! And this is definitely not an ordinary early stage of the Spiritual Mansion Realm!
Ye Li felt a sense of peace as she felt the boundless spiritual energy surging within her, like a galaxy of ice crystals, and the increasingly condensed spirit within her sea of consciousness, increasingly connected to the fragments of the Samsara Mirror. After six months of seclusion, she had not only fully recovered from her injuries but had also broken through a bottleneck, successfully entering the Spiritual Mansion Realm and completely solidifying it.
The gains in the past six months are far more than just the improvement of cultivation:
The "Emperor's Scripture of the Underworld" runs more smoothly, and the quality of the extremely cold spiritual power has reached a whole new height.
The second level of "Walking in the Void" of "Universe Traceless Steps" has been initially mastered. Although he cannot merge into the void for a long time, he can perform short-distance void travel, greatly increasing his ability to save his life.
The self-created sword move "Star Silence" has been further improved, becoming more powerful and more controllable in consumption.
After mastering the defensive secret technique "Mysterious Ice Shield" obtained from an ancient tomb, with a thought, one can condense a crystal clear ice shield with flowing runes, which has astonishing defensive power.
The refining of the "Void Divine Crystal" has also achieved initial results. Although it is still far from refining the innate magic weapon, it can initially attract a trace of weak spatial force and attach it to the body movement or attack, which is mysterious and extraordinary.
More importantly, after half a year of reflection and deduction, she has a clearer understanding of the current situation and her own path.
She raised her head and looked in the direction of Xuantian Peak. Her gaze seemed to penetrate the numerous palaces and see the intricate factional struggles. She looked to the north and seemed to see the fog of Black Water City and the call of the Bingpo Xuan Palace ruins. She also looked into the darkness, at the huge black hand that might be hidden in the depths of endless time and space, and was related to the disappearance of her parents and the broken Samsara Mirror.
"I am already in the midst of the storms in the spiritual world." She whispered to herself, her tone calm, but with unquestionable firmness.
She knew that after she came out of the customs, what was waiting for her would be:
A fateful showdown with external geniuses such as Li Juetian.
In the ruins of Bingpo Xuan Palace, there was a head-on confrontation with Situ Kuang and even the "Shadow Demon" forces.
Within the sect, how to protect oneself and use the rules to obtain resources without being completely involved in the vortex of factions.
And, most importantly, continue to pursue the truth behind his parents' disappearance and uncover the secrets behind the Samsara Mirror.
The road ahead is difficult and full of dangers, but she is fearless.
With a thought, the Samsara Mirror appeared in her hand. She issued her first order after emerging from seclusion to the scattered core members of the Youge:
"I've been released. Everyone, gather at the same place within three days."
It's time to regroup our forces.
Soon, Lin Feng, Xia Zhihe, Sun Xiaohou, Zhao Xiaoyi, Zhang Yuan, and Li Yun, each of them using their own methods, quietly arrived at the familiar depths of the bamboo forest. When they saw Ye Li, whose aura was profound and seemed to have been reborn, they were all extremely excited and bowed in greeting.
"Welcome Pavilion Master out of seclusion!"
Ye Li glanced at the crowd. Lin Feng's injuries had healed, and his aura had become more steady. Although he hadn't yet broken through to the Spiritual Residence Realm, he was not far from that threshold. Xia Zhihe's alchemy aura was becoming more harmonious, clearly showing significant progress. Sun Xiaohou's form had become more agile, Zhao Xiaoyi's accounts were well-organized, and Zhang Yuan and Li Yun had also made significant progress in their weapon refining and spiritual planting.
Most importantly, after fighting side by side in Blackwater City and honing their skills in hiding for six months, the six of them had become more resolute and their mutual understanding had deepened. The framework of the Pagoda had already taken shape.
"Thank you all for your hard work over the past six months." Ye Li said, "You Pavilion's ability to stabilize its foundation is inseparable from your efforts."
"We will serve the Pavilion Master even if it means death!" everyone said in unison.
Ye Li nodded and began to deploy the next plan:
"Lin Feng, Zhi He, the two of you will continue to prioritize breaking through the Spiritual Mansion Realm. Resources will be provided first. Meanwhile, Lin Feng will be responsible for integrating all recent intelligence regarding the situation in the Northern Territory, the Bingpo Xuan Palace ruins, and the Shadow Demon forces. I want a very detailed analysis report. Zhi He, expedite the stockpiling of healing, detoxification, and rapid spiritual power recovery elixirs."
"Sun Xiaohou, your intelligence network will begin attempting limited infiltration into external forces like the Heavenly Blade Sect and the Bishui Pavilion. Focus on gaining detailed information and trends regarding the top talents of their younger generation."
"Zhao Xiaoyi, coordinate internal resources and ensure smooth operations. Zhang Yuan and Li Yun, you two continue to refine your skills. I need you to support Youge's own supply of elixirs and weapons in the future."
The instructions were clear, the objectives were clear, and everyone followed the orders with high morale.
"Pavilion Master, the exploration of the ruins..." Lin Feng couldn't help but ask. Everyone knew that would be the focus of the next phase.
A sharp light flashed in Ye Li's eyes: "The ruins, I am determined to obtain them. There are not only opportunities there, but also the answers we seek. But before we go, we need to solve some 'troubles'."
The troubles she mentioned naturally included Li Juetian's challenge and possible difficulties within the sect.
"Please give your orders, Pavilion Master!"
"Let's hold our troops for now." Ye Li waved her hand. "I have my own plans for Li Juetian. We'll wait and see what happens within the sect. Our top priority right now is to consolidate our own strength. When the time is right, I'll lead you all to carve out a place for Youge in this spiritual realm!"
Her voice was not loud, but it carried a convincing confidence and majestic aura. Everyone seemed to have seen the small boat of Youge, led by its master, about to sail towards the vast ocean.
After the instructions were given, everyone quietly dispersed.
Ye Li was left alone in the bamboo forest, standing with her hands behind her back. The morning breeze rustled the bamboo leaves.
She spread out her palms, and a wisp of extremely cold spiritual power danced at her fingertips, mixed with subtle starlight and an almost imperceptible spatial fluctuation.
The Spiritual Realm is just a new starting point. Her goal is the legendary Immortal Realm, to transcend the cycle of reincarnation, to uncover all mysteries, and to protect everything she cares about!
In her eyes, the infighting within the sect, the turmoil in the Northern Territory, and even the competition in the entire spiritual world will all be stepping stones for her to reach the top.
"A thousand realms competing for supremacy... Then let us see who will have the last laugh in this spiritual world!"
She looked into the distance, her eyes penetrating the sea of clouds, as if she saw a broader and more exciting stage in the future.
The curtain of the second volume slowly falls, and the magnificent chapter of the third volume [Chasing in a Thousand Realms] is about to be opened by Ye Li himself!
The wind starts from the tip of a blade of grass. And Ye Li's unsheathed sword will surely stir up the wind and clouds in this thousand-domain spiritual world!
(End of Volume 2 [Spiritual World Storm])
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