ryethenovel Chapter 347 - 346: Xiaobai Took Human Form?
Chapter 347 - 346: Xiaobai Took Human Form?
The Celestial Vault Black Hole was reflected in Li Shui Lake.
It seemed to resonate with the Blood Spirit Array hidden in the dark sands at the bottom of the lake.
Faintly, it was as if gossamer threads stretched between heaven and earth, linking the two together, invisible to the naked eye.
...
At the bottom of the lake, Qin Yang looked up, observing the connection between them. He stroked his chin as a bold idea gradually formed in his mind.
After all,
the Blood Spirit Array was of monumental importance.
It maintained the vital channel between the Upper Realm and the Lower Realm.
All the Star Force that escaped from the Upper Realm flowed through it.
It was, without a doubt, the absolute key!
’If that’s the case...’
Qin Yang looked toward the black hole in the sky, mulling over his plan.
’The wool comes from the sheep, after all.’
’Could I maybe tinker with it a little, give the Blood Spirit Array a *tiny* bit of help?’
’While I’m modifying the Array, I could also add an acceleration rune inside to speed up the flow of the Power of Stars into Earth Star, right?’
’Increase it by double, triple...’
’And from there, maybe even reach the point of siphoning, or even plundering it?’
’Hmm, in theory, it should be possible...’
At this thought, Qin Yang’s mind returned to the present. He slowly drifted toward the edge of the Blood Spirit Array and gently reached for its core, wanting to test his idea.
But before he could get close...
BOOM!
He was immediately met with a terrifying pressure. The thick scent of blood, acrid and overwhelming, carried a fatal attraction.
The Blood Spirit Array began to operate frantically, and the swimming koi and other fish exploded into clouds of blood mist.
All life receded.
Even Qin Yang felt his entire body seethe, as if the blood in his veins was a raging tide about to be sucked away at any moment.
’Tsk, still as fierce as ever...’
Qin Yang’s brow furrowed slightly.
But fortunately, it wasn’t a major issue. He had been practicing the Blood Dao Laws for many days and could now grasp some of the Array’s mysteries.
The next moment.
He stretched a hand toward the great Array.
The Blood Dao Laws activated, seemingly piercing through layer after layer of obstruction.
He intercepted a sliver of Star Force out of thin air.
With a sharp shout, "Come to me!"
The intercepted sliver of Star Force condensed, transforming into a soft, indigo thread that drifted back to him. It coiled around his fingertip, as smooth as fine silk.
This was the Power of Stars in its most primitive form.
It had not yet dispersed into the world or been diluted by the Lower Realm’s environment. It was, one could say, the purest Star Force from the Upper Realm.
...
Qin Yang observed this wisp of primordial Star Force, and a realization gradually dawned on him.
He seemed to have grasped an opportunity.
After all,
the fundamental reason no one on Earth Star could break through to Realms beyond the Celestial Venerable Realm was directly related to the concentration of the Power of Stars...
Before, when he was below the Celestial Venerable Realm, Qin Yang hadn’t noticed this shackle.
But now that he had reached the pinnacle of the world, his Spiritual Power and Divine Sense had grown astonishingly, becoming incredibly refined. As a result, this shackle limiting his power became increasingly clear.
He had finally discovered the crux of the matter.
’So it’s a matter of resources,’ Qin Yang sighed in resignation.
In short,
the concentration of the Power of Stars on Earth Star was simply not enough to support a single Divine Venerable Realm expert!
For a Star Martial Artist in the Lower Realm to break through to the next Realm, they had to pay an enormous price. Countless heavenly materials and earthly treasures aside, the most important factor was the massive amount of Star Force required to transcend their original Realm.
And after the breakthrough?
What about maintaining the Realm in the Late Stages? Where would the necessary concentration of Star Force come from?
’Over time, even if someone luckily broke through to the Divine Venerable Realm, wouldn’t they regress without the support of Star Force?’
Qin Yang shook his head slightly, releasing the wisp of primordial Star Force and letting it dissipate into the water around him.
But if he succeeded in modifying this Blood Spirit Array, the result would be completely different!
’As long as I can successfully siphon the Power of Stars from the Otherworld, couldn’t I break through to the Divine Venerable Realm?’
’Or even higher Realms?’
At this thought, anticipation swelled in Qin Yang’s heart. ’When that time comes, even if experts from the Otherworld descend, I should be able to put up a fight, right?’
No sooner said than done!
With this little idea in mind, Qin Yang began to frequent the bottom of the lake over the next few days.
Whenever he had a spare moment, he would study acceleration Arrays.
Just in case,
Qin Yang even left a Celestial Venerable Avatar behind to guard the Blood Spirit Array at the bottom of the lake.
’This should be about right.’
He looked at the Avatar, which sat cross-legged on the eastern side of the Array. It stood guard silently and motionlessly, like a Gate God, as schools of fish swam around it.
The surrounding area was filled with the ruined walls and broken ramparts of an Ancient Battlefield’s remains.
It blended into its surroundings, creating a scene of natural Daoist harmony.
A perfect fit!
’It’s not the thief who steals that you fear, but the one who is always watching.’
The Beast God was still outside Jianghai City, lurking and watching from some unknown corner. He had to be on guard against it.
A few peaceful days passed like this. Jianghai City was safe, and the times were tranquil.
...
「That evening.」
Dusk lingered, and a continuous autumn rain fell like a beaded curtain.
Fuhai District.
Qin Yang landed gracefully in the courtyard, yawning lazily. He pushed open the front door of his house and was immediately greeted by the enticing aroma of cooked food.
The food was already on the table, and the bowls and chopsticks were all set. It seemed he was the only one missing.
But as he glanced around, Qin Yang noticed that amidst the veritable Taotie’s feast on the table, one figure was conspicuously absent...
’Hm, where’s the fox?’
He looked at the empty living room, puzzled. He walked to the table by himself, picked up his chopsticks to grab a piece of braised pork, and scanned his surroundings from the corner of his eye.
’Usually around this time, Xiaobai should be by the table, waiting for me to come home for dinner.’
’But right now, there isn’t even a hint of fox-smell in the room...’
’She didn’t run off to play somewhere again, did she?’
Qin Yang sank his thoughts into his Divine Thought, preparing to use his master-servant link to locate her and call her home.
WHOOSH—
Suddenly, the sound of a toilet flushing came from the bathroom.
Then, the glass door slowly slid open. The first thing to emerge was a delicate, fair foot, a red string with a tiny bell tinkling softly on the ankle.
Immediately after,
the door opened completely, revealing a strange young woman he had never seen before.
Her features were as pretty as a painting, her damp hair cascading down like a waterfall. She was wrapped in a snow-white bathrobe that accentuated her exquisite figure—her hips were shapely, her buttocks pert, and the curve of her chest was as gentle as a spring ridgeline.
Holding a hairdryer in her right hand, she nonchalantly walked over to a power strip and started to dry her hair.
"???"
Qin Yang froze, his eyes fixed on the graceful figure of the young woman before him.
The chopsticks in his hand, holding a piece of braised pork, went slack. The fragrant, oily meat fell back into his bowl with a soft THUD!
Silence.
A dead silence...
Qin Yang stared at the strange girl, completely rigid at the side of the table.
’Wait... who is this?!’
’No, seriously, when did a girl like this appear in my house?’
He racked his brain, thinking through every girl he had ever met, but Qin Yang couldn’t come up with anything.
’Where did this woman pop out from?’
Just as he was puzzling over it, the young woman raised a hand to cover her mouth, a beaming smile on her face. Her eyes, filled with a soul-stirring charm, twinkled as she spoke.
"Master, is your servant beautiful?"
Her voice was like a spring wind chime, and hearing it made one’s whole body tingle.
The room fell silent again.
Qin Yang stared at her intently, hesitating for a long moment.
Then, as if he suddenly thought of something, his expression changed rapidly, shifting to one of utter disbelief.
"You’re Xiaobai?!"