Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1601: Chapter 1601: One of the Nine-Life Reincarnation

Zhao Sinin and Yue Fanchen’s cultivation levels are both limited; if we elaborate, her insights might very well originate from that sword soul of a past life.

”Could it be because of that sword soul?” Han Yan asked.

”That powerful figure, or perhaps your past life, has endured countless slaughters, countless joys and sorrows, to achieve such cultivation. Her swordsmanship contains things far beyond what we imagine.

Master Jian perceived the Dustless Sword Path from her sword soul, and Yue Fanchen discovered the Saint Path, but these are merely parts of it; the Destruction Path you perceived is also part of it.

For them, the Dustless Sword Path can purify Divine Sense, the Saint Swordsmanship can cultivate one’s mental state; even if their temperament changes greatly, it won’t be a bad thing. But for you, the Destruction Path is incompatible with your nature, which naturally leads to such a situation.” Ye Lanfeng said.

Han Yan never hides anything from him, so he knows about the nine-life reincarnation.

”So what should I do?” Han Yan thought carefully, realizing what Ye Lanfeng said was indeed correct. If what she perceived was the Dustless Sword Path or the Saint Swordsmanship, she might not notice anything unusual, but because she perceived the Destruction Path, which greatly differs from her nature, of course, she would feel internally conflicted beyond reprieve.

Han Yan felt a bit worried, clearly sensing that this time the desire for slaughter was far more intense than when she first comprehended the Destruction Sword Dao at Holy Sword Peak, and it would likely continue to grow stronger in the future. If she doesn’t find a way, she will eventually be controlled by the desire for slaughter and completely lose herself.

”Either let it be, kill as you wish, and cultivate a path of slaughter truly belonging to you, a Destruction Path...” Ye Lanfeng said.

”No!” Han Yan said firmly.

Those familiar faces from emptiness once again appeared in front of her eyes. If she truly cultivated such a path of slaughter, such a Destruction Path, not to mention the Fifth Prince and others, even friends like Jiang Yuzhe and Yan Yuchu would have long died beneath her sword. Immersed in such slaughter, even if family and friends were not to turn against her, they would still gradually drift away, which is not a result she wishes to see.

”Or, lower your cultivation, and abandon this sword path, but to become the strongest, one must endure and perceive certain things, and slaughter is one of them. Even if you abandon it now, you’ll have to experience it again in the future.” Ye Lanfeng continued, not surprised by Han Yan’s reaction.

”Is there no other way?” Han Yan said frustratingly.

Having finally attained her current strength, how could she bear to lower her cultivation? Moreover, Ye Lanfeng also said, to become a true powerhouse, one day she must perceive the path of slaughter.

”There is one more method, which is to try resolving the hostility within your heart, purifying your mental state to resist the influence of the Destruction Path. But talking is easier than doing. Your Destruction Sword Dao is indeed powerful, and as far as I know, there aren’t many Heavenly Materials treasures that could counter it. So... wait!” At this moment, Ye Lanfeng’s eyes suddenly lit up.

”What’s wrong?” Han Yan asked, puzzled.

”Hahaha, I remember what that elixir is—it wasn’t an elixir but a Phoenix Heart Stone!” Ye Lanfeng laughed.

”Phoenix Heart Stone?” Han Yan instinctively repeated, but had no impression of it.

”I heard a Holy Court elder mention the origins of the Phoenix Heart Stone during my childhood, though I thought it was just a myth at the time. It is said that the Phoenix Heart Stone is formed from the essence of the Phoenix Divine Beast during its Nirvana, and most Phoenix Heart Stones dissipate into the world after formation when the phoenix is reborn through fire, with only very few preserved.

Like the Qilin, the Phoenix Divine Beast is a holy beast; this Phoenix Heart Stone contains not only extremely pure Heaven and Earth Power but also Phoenix Divine Thought Power, capable of significantly enhancing Divine Sense.

As long as you refine and absorb this Phoenix Heart Stone, you could resist the slaughter thoughts within the Destruction Sword Dao. It’s unexpected that your grandmother left such a valuable treasure for you.” Ye Lanfeng said with emotion.

Han Yan was also surprised, realizing the treasure her grandmother left her was such a Heaven and Earth Treasure, unaware of the hardships she endured to find this Phoenix Heart Stone.

”Alright, quickly take the Phoenix Heart Stone and refine it, I’ll guard you.” Ye Lanfeng said.

Without hesitation, Han Yan took the Phoenix Heart Stone.

Like an elixir, the Phoenix Heart Stone melted upon entry, quickly permeating her meridians as her Qi circulated through the Eight Extraordinary Meridians.

Han Yan felt as if she were bathing in a pure, immaculate spring; her entire soul, cleansed of dust and free from any distractions.

Her eyes suddenly brightened; she ”saw” the bonfire burning in the valley outside, saw Zhuang Ping’an and others sitting cross-legged and cultivating beside the fire, and further away, she saw Ye Yanran resting her head on her hands while watching the night, also hearing her stomach grumbling. This glutton probably got hungry again.

Han Yan withdrew her gaze, heart filled with joy. Though her Six Senses were superior to ordinary people, able to perceive movements over dozens of meters away, it was purely sensing without seeing or hearing.

But now, the scenes within dozens of meters around her were fully visible. Her Divine Sense was evidently enhanced not just by several or tens of times, but transformed in essence.

”Now you understand the power of the Divine Martial Soul Refining Technique, don’t you? If you hadn’t practiced it, even if you consumed many Phoenix Heart Stones, it would only enhance Divine Sense and slightly sharpen Six Senses without such wondrous effects.” In her mind, Star Illusion Thousand Machine’s voice suddenly sounded.

The ethereal figure in white appeared again, clearer and more real than ever before.

”Senior, you’re alright now!” Han Yan said joyfully.

Last time, to save her, Star Illusion Thousand Machine greatly depleted his Divine Thought Power, nearly dispersing his soul, though thankfully retained some Divine Sense but fell into deep sleep. Han Yan thought he might take decades or even a lifetime to awaken, never expecting him to wake this quickly.

”Thanks to this Phoenix Heart Stone, otherwise I’d probably need a thousand years to condense Divine Sense and awaken again,” Star Illusion Thousand Machine remarked.

Han Yan then realized he relied on the abundant, pure Heaven and Earth Power and Phoenix Divine Power within the Phoenix Heart Stone to awaken.

”Senior Qianji, did you remember anything from before?” Han Yan asked.

She guessed parts of her past and present life, but lacked details and confirmation, and could now verify with Star Illusion Thousand Machine.

”Your guess is correct, what you saw is real; you are one of the nine-life reincarnations of the Lord!” Star Illusion Thousand Machine said slowly.

”Master?” Han Yan looked at her with confusion.