novelapdf #340 - Chasing the Rhythm and Entering Li Chengfeng's Sea of Consciousness
#340 - Chasing the Rhythm and Entering Li Chengfeng's Sea of Consciousness
However, Qingyun Old Ancestor felt relieved by this scene.
He believed this was the work of Heaven and had nothing to do with other forces, which strengthened his resolve to capture Li Chengfeng and seize the inheritance of the ancient demon power.
In his view, the inheritance of ancient demon power was the key for him to break through his bottleneck and advance further.
Grand Astrologer Yu Yi, though unwilling, could only temporarily put aside his anger over the destruction of the altar and instead cast spells, trying to make up for the loss.
He knew that to advance to a higher realm, he had to obtain power through sacrifice.
This method of cultivation was completely different from traditional cultivators; it was full of cruelty and constraints, but it also gave Astrologers powerful strength and unique abilities.
As time passed, a special power gradually condensed within the body of Little Astrologer Zhui Yun. Her body began to tremble, and her power was steadily increasing.
Finally, after the time it takes to burn an incense stick, an unprecedented power erupted from her body, and she was about to successfully advance to the realm of a middle-grade Astrologer.
At the critical moment of advancement, Little Astrologer Zhui Yun encountered a bottleneck. No matter how hard she tried, she could not cross that threshold.
Anxiously, Yu Yi had no choice but to ask Qingyun Old Ancestor for help, saying, "Please, Old Ancestor, use your natal essence blood to help her."
Although Qingyun Old Ancestor felt a pang of heartache, he knew he couldn't be stingy at this crucial moment.
Without hesitation, he took out a precious jade bottle and handed it to the Grand Astrologer.
Grand Astrologer Yu Yi took the jade bottle and immediately cast a unique incantation. The blood in the bottle instantly transformed into a dazzling blood pearl, which flew above the altar with a whoosh.
As the blood pearl merged, a terrifying power began to surge, greedily devoured by the altar.
Little Astrologer Zhui Yun's body also trembled, as if bearing immense pressure.
However, just as this power was about to be exhausted, she suddenly opened her eyes, her eyes flashing with countless night fire-like lights, as if countless flames were steaming and burning.
"It's done!" Little Astrologer Yu Zhuiyun stood up, her black robe fluttering, exuding an aura of self-importance.
Yu Yi laughed loudly and said to Qingyun Old Ancestor, "Junior Sister, you have indeed lived up to expectations and successfully advanced to a middle-grade Astrologer. With your current strength, dealing with that Li Chengfeng should be more than enough, right?"
Little Astrologer Zhui Yun stepped down, her face filled with a confident smile?
She said contemptuously, "What is Li Chengfeng? Just an ignorant mortal. You guys have made his Foundation Establishment stage strength sound so incredible.
In front of me, he's just a pile of garbage. I will now cast the Soul Sacrifice Technique, seize his body, and tear out his soul to let him know the eerie methods of the Astrologers."
Grand Astrologer Yu Yi burst into wild laughter upon hearing this, praising, "Junior Sister, you have indeed mastered the Soul Sacrifice Technique! We Astrologers have only heard of this spell, but no one has ever mastered it.
I didn't expect your talent to be so amazing. Master was right not to misjudge you. Sacrificing the entire Blackwater Swamp to advance you to a middle-grade Astrologer, now it seems that everything is worth it."
Little Astrologer Zhui Yun nodded proudly and said, "That's for sure. Otherwise, how could Master treat me so well?
This Soul Sacrifice Technique can only be used when you reach the realm of a middle-grade Astrologer, and now that I have successfully broken through, I can naturally control it easily.
Li Chengfeng, you just wait to die!"
Qingyun Old Ancestor's excitement was overflowing. He knew the urgency of this action, which was not only related to their own interests but also involved the safety of the entire Nine Domains Continent.
He urged, "Please, Great Astrologer, cast the spell immediately and capture this boy in one fell swoop, lest there be unforeseen complications.
Now, many forces are eyeing Li Chengfeng, and even the Demon Clan and the Evil Dragon Clan are restless, sending experts here. If we cannot seize the initiative, I am afraid the consequences will be disastrous."
Little Astrologer Zhui Yun nodded, her eyes flashing with determination and confidence.
She sat cross-legged, her hands quickly forming seals, and a strange and powerful force surged from her body, as if to tear the entire space apart.
She said in a deep voice, "Please quickly bring the token with Li Chengfeng's aura on it, as it is the key to casting the Soul Sacrifice Technique."
Qingyun Old Ancestor was prepared and quickly took out a broken puppet from his storage ring and handed it to Little Astrologer Zhui Yun.
He explained, "This puppet was used by Li Chengfeng in the Ghost Valley Secret Realm, and it has the strongest aura of him on it.
I believe it will definitely help Little Astrologer successfully complete the Soul Possession Technique."
Little Astrologer Zhui Yun took the puppet and examined it carefully.
It was indeed a battle puppet, although it was dilapidated, it still exuded a strong aura of slaughter.
More importantly, the puppet retained Li Chengfeng's aura, which he had inadvertently left behind when making the puppet.
At that time, Li Chengfeng was just a cultivation novice and did not realize the importance of hiding his aura, so this puppet became an excellent marker of his identity.
"Very good, with this puppet, I can accurately lock Li Chengfeng's location and cast the Soul Sacrifice Technique,
When I cast this spell, you must protect my body, and don't let anyone touch it. I can only use seven days. After I find him, I will immediately send you a message with a sound transmission talisman,
You must rush over immediately and capture him, thinking of bringing my body with you. If I leave my body for more than seven days, I am afraid my body will decay."
Little Astrologer Zhui Yun nodded with satisfaction, then closed her eyes and devoted herself to casting the spell.
Grand Astrologer Yu Yi nodded and said, "Little Junior Sister, don't worry, I had expected this.
When you find Li Chengfeng's trail and seize him, immediately activate the sound transmission talisman, and I will immediately bring your body over, ensuring that it will not exceed seven days."
As her incantation began, the entire space began to distort and deform, and an invisible force surged from the puppet, spreading towards the unknown distance.
That was Little Astrologer Zhui Yun using the aura on the puppet, traversing thousands of mountains and rivers, searching for Li Chengfeng's whereabouts…
Little Astrologer Zhui Yun's soul transformed into an arrow, piercing through the void at an alarming speed, traversing between different spaces, her heart filled with unprecedented excitement and anticipation.
As an existence about to step into the Grand Astrologer realm, she deeply knew how terrifying the power she was about to possess was—the Soul Sacrifice Technique, enough to make her invincible in the same realm, and even easily kill those seemingly powerful opponents.
However, behind this powerful ability, there was also a huge price hidden.
Each time she cast the Soul Sacrifice Technique, it was a huge drain on her own lifespan, with nearly a hundred years of time passing in an instant, but she was happy to do so, because in her opinion, it was all worth it.
When she almost thought she would have to traverse countless spaces and endure a long time to find Li Chengfeng, fate gave her an unexpected surprise.
In just the time it takes to burn an incense stick, she locked onto Li Chengfeng's trail, and he was actually in Qinghai City!
This sudden good fortune made her ecstatic, as if it was Heaven's favor to her, allowing her to approach her goal so easily.
Without the slightest hesitation, Little Astrologer Zhui Yun transformed into a stream of light, instantly penetrating Qinghai City's defenses and heading straight for Li Chengfeng's cave.
Her soul easily penetrated the spatial barrier and entered the Life Realm space where Li Chengfeng was located. There, Li Chengfeng was sitting in meditation, immersed in the derivation of his techniques, unaware of the impending danger.
At this moment, a small vortex suddenly stirred up in Li Chengfeng's sea of consciousness, followed by a delicate and pretty little girl who appeared to be only seventeen or eighteen years old.
Her eyes were bright, her face full of pride and killing intent, but when she saw Li Chengfeng's Nascent Soul, she couldn't help but shudder and turn to run away.
Because she discovered that Li Chengfeng's Nascent Soul was like a scorching sun, so powerful that it was beyond her imagination.
Although she had mastered the Soul Sacrifice Technique, she was, after all, only a middle-grade Astrologer, equivalent to a Core Formation stage cultivator in the cultivation world.
Although her soul was already quite powerful, when facing Li Chengfeng's Nascent Soul, which seemed to be able to devour everything, she felt unprecedented fear.
She realized that she could not seize Li Chengfeng at all, and might not even be able to withstand one of his sneezes.
This despair made her feel extremely frustrated and powerless, but she also clearly knew that it was too late to run away now.
She could only bite the bullet and try to find a glimmer of hope.