Chapter 474: Gains

Chapter 474: Chapter 474: Gains

"Buzz!"

The space gently shook, and then the Jade Pool Divine Lady and others felt that a special field seemed to have formed around them at that moment.

Quickly, after testing, Ji Chen and the others confirmed that the array was in effect, with the speed of time within it completely different from the outside.

Even if they stayed inside the array for two or three years, only about a day would pass outside.

Such a discovery undoubtedly delighted everyone.

It meant that they could comprehend the Undying Immortal Scripture here without worrying about the loss of lifespan.

Without any superfluous words, the four of them immediately sat cross-legged on the spot and quickly entered a state of enlightenment.

...

Time passed.

For those at the Emperor Realm level, two or three years pass in the blink of an eye.

For three years, the four were immersed in the state of comprehending the Undying Immortal Scripture.

Li Huainan and Wei Pingsheng were the first to awaken; in the second year of their enlightenment, they ended in failure.

Although feeling regretful, this enlightenment brought them considerable gains, giving them a different understanding of the true meaning of the Great Dao and the Law.

After them, in the third year, the Jade Pool Divine Lady also woke up from enlightenment.

Like the two before her, she too failed in comprehension, but her gains were even greater.

This time, comprehending the Undying Immortal Scripture brought significant advancement to the Jade Pool Divine Lady’s Way of Cause and Effect.

"He’s not awakened yet?"

Seeing Ji Chen still in a state of enlightenment not far away, the Jade Pool Divine Lady couldn’t help but wonder.

Wei Pingsheng shook his head, "Brother Ji’s talent is extraordinary, his comprehension this time is surely greater than ours, but it’s uncertain whether he can succeed in comprehending the Immortal Scripture."

"The difficulty is too high, but one can never truly say," Li Huainan said.

Only those who have truly tried to comprehend the Undying Immortal Scripture can clearly know how difficult it is.

"Buzz!"

The three sat cross-legged waiting.

Quickly, another two months passed.

The space trembled slightly, and they all woke from their closed-eye state.

Their eyes looked towards Ji Chen’s direction, and then they could see.

Streams of brilliant light surged from his body, accompanied by a scent of Daoist Immortal Power, filling the area.

"Succeeded?"

Witnessing such a scene, the eyes of the Jade Pool Divine Lady and the other two narrowed, with flashes of light passing through them.

"Sigh!"

Moments later, Ji Chen finally awoke.

He breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling as though a burden was lifted off his shoulders.

"Brother Ji, how is it?" The three couldn’t help but approach, Li Huainan inquired.

Ji Chen smiled faintly and didn’t speak; he flipped his right hand, and a purple light manifested and floated in his palm.

This was the aura of the Undying Immortal Scripture!

The three were astonished, their eyes filled with enthusiasm.

Li Huainan exclaimed in surprise, "No way, you’re able to use Spiritual Power here?"

Ji Chen nodded, "Perhaps after comprehending the Undying Immortal Scripture, the taboo suppression here no longer affects me."

"This..."

Upon hearing this, the three exchanged glances, clearly showing surprise in their eyes.

Soon, after removing the grand array, everything returned to calm.

By the Cold Pool, the ancient stone stele previously surrounded by dazzling Immortal Light had its densely packed Dao Patterns dim significantly.

And as time passed, they noticed the Dao Patterns fading, fearing they wouldn’t last long before disappearing completely.

"The Immortal Scripture is about to become hidden again," Jade Pool Divine Lady predicted, seemingly foreseeing this outcome.

Existences like the Ancient Immortal Scripture, once comprehended successfully, will once again hide, requiring millions of years before appearing again.

This is a way of Daoist lineage inheritance and immortality.

"Let’s go."

After investigating thoroughly to ensure nothing was missed, Ji Chen and the four headed out of the cave.

Quickly, they arrived outside the valley.

The Jade Pool Divine Lady divided the Chiyou Divine Cicada collected earlier into two shares, handing one to Ji Chen.

Li Huainan and Wei Pingsheng, though envious, knew this was the agreed distribution.

"Brother Ji, what’s your plan next?"

With the journey seemingly over, Li Huainan couldn’t help but inquire at parting.

Ji Chen remained silent for a moment before speaking, "There are still many hidden treasures in the mountain, and possibly the remains of the Immortal Monarch, but having gained so much, I don’t plan to continue exploring."

"Then, farewell," Wei Pingsheng cupped his fists.

They planned to continue accompanying the Jade Pool Divine Lady, searching for secret treasures within the mountain.

After all, her mastery of the Way of Cause and Effect provided significant convenience.

Coupled with them assisting, the harvest would undoubtedly be substantial.

"Take care!"

Ji Chen also cupped his fists to the three before eventually turning away, intending to leave the Celestial Extinction Mountain Range to a place where he could consolidate and solidify the newly comprehended Undying Immortal Scripture.

...

On his return journey, Ji Chen encountered many cultivators heading into the mountain.

This emergence of the Immortal Treasure caused significant uproar, and this period saw countless powerful forces from the Nine Provinces of the Immortal Realm arriving.

Ancient Immortal Sects like the Jade Pool and Purple Mansion were among nearly ten that had arrived within the Celestial Extinction Mountain Range.

It’s easy to imagine the upcoming explorations will become more competitive.

But Ji Chen didn’t plan to partake in it.

This journey to the Celestial Extinction Mountain Range had yielded tremendous results.

Dao Yi Immortal Sword, Chiyou Divine Cicada, and the Undying Immortal Monarch.

Now, with these items, his power had received significant enhancement.

...

Two days later.

He completely left the Celestial Extinction Mountain Range and returned to Shuofeng City.

Due to the Immortal Treasure, Shuofeng City had long since gathered countless cultivators, most of whom were powerful figures from major sects or ancient families.

These people would act as logistical support, providing help for their fellow sect members and clan members who entered the mountain.

"Buzz!"

On the day Ji Chen returned to Shuofeng City, while walking alone, suddenly, a murderous intent emerged above him in the void.

Many were startled, their gaze casting toward the sky.

Directly, they saw the space tearing open, and a terrifying Void Hand thrusting forth from within.

"Hmm?"

Ji Chen’s expression changed, clearly detecting that the Void Hand was aimed at him.

"Buzz!"

He unhesitatingly drew the Dao Yi Immortal Sword, simultaneously channeling Spiritual Power throughout his body, and drove the Great Dao Sword Intent to its utmost, then slashed upward.