System Possession, One Sword Shocks the Gods

116: Enlightenment on the journey, the heavenly wind in sight.After resolving the matter of the Wang Family’s mine, Ye Chen did not return to Luoxia City, nor did he ask the Wang Family for any reward. For him, the gains of this trip had already far exceeded expectations—not only had he verified his own strength and initially achieved the Fusion of various powers, but he had also obtained that mysterious Token Fragment potentially related to the Moon-Erosion Demon Venerable or even older existences.

He still chose a combination of walking and low-altitude flight, proceeding slowly and steadily toward Tianfeng City. On one hand, this was to fully digest his recent gains; on the other, he wanted to observe the customs and culture of this continent more closely, hoping to discover more clues regarding the Dark Hall’s activities.

Mountains and rivers flashed beneath his feet, interspersed with Mortal cities and Cultivation Trading Markets. Ye Chen resembled an ordinary traveling Cultivator, his aura restrained and inconspicuous. Sometimes he would stop in bustling markets to listen to gossip from travelers; other times, he would sit quietly in desolate places, contemplating the nature of Heaven and Earth.

The black Token Fragment was sealed layer upon layer by his Chaos Gang Qi and stored deep within his Storage Ring. Even so, he could occasionally feel a faint tremor emanating from the fragment, seemingly echoing some unknown existence in the distance. This made him even more certain that this item was extraordinary.

”Moon-Erosion Demon Venerable... Dark Hall... what exactly are you plotting?” Ye Chen’s thoughts churned. From the blood sacrifice in Liuyun City, to the Chaos Jade Pendant of the Su Family in Qinglan City, and now the eye of baleful yin spirit in the Luoxia City mine and this Token Fragment, the Dark Hall’s activities seemed not aimless, but rather focused on searching for specific items related to ancient powers.

This made him feel more vigilant and expectant about his upcoming trip to Tianfeng City. The Heavenly Prodigy Sword Debate would gather Prodigies, and news would circulate quickly; perhaps there, he could find more clues.

Along the way, he continuously honed the Divine Ability [Chaos Genesis: Myriad Transformation]. With a slight shift of thought, thunder and fire could erupt from his fingertips, and frost could condense in his palm. Although the power was not as great as specialized techniques, the subtlety of the Myriad Transformations lay within his intent. He even attempted to combine the simulated powers of different attributes with his own Nirvana Sword Intent and Guixu True Concept, creating unique composite attacks.

For instance, using the power of wind and thunder to accelerate the Nirvana sword qi, greatly increasing its penetration and speed; or using the power of thick earth to condense a Guixu Vortex, enhancing its defense and devouring capability. All sorts of ingenious ideas came easily to him, and although most were only prototypes, they already showed infinite potential.

After initially achieving Fusion with a trace of the Origin of the chaos spirit pearl, his chaos primordial fetus became increasingly stable and profound. Its efficiency in absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi far surpassed before. Even without deliberate Cultivation, his cultivation base was steadily improving, slowly advancing toward the Earth Fiend Realm Second Layer Peak.

One day, he traveled to a peculiar region called the “Sea of Ten Thousand Bamboos.” Looking around, all he could see were lush, towering Spiritual Bamboos reaching into the clouds. The bamboo sea swayed in the wind, making rustling sounds like a natural symphony. The Spiritual Qi here was abundant, and the wood attribute energy was particularly active, attracting many Cultivators practicing wood-element Cultivation Techniques to Cultivate in seclusion here.

Ye Chen strolled along the bamboo sea path, feeling the vigorous vitality and the tranquil and profound Concept, and his heart was moved. He stopped, found a clear stream, and sat down cross-legged.

He did not circulate his Cultivation Technique; he simply emptied his mind, allowing his Divine Sense to merge into this boundless bamboo sea. He “heard” the tenacity of bamboo shoots breaking through the soil, “saw” the vigorous growth of young bamboo nodes, and “felt” the vicissitudes and stability of old bamboo that had weathered wind and rain.

The Dao of Wood governs growth, containing infinite vitality, yet also possessing the unyielding rigidity that refuses to bend.

This seemed contradictory to his Nirvana Sword Intent, but the Dao of Chaos encompasses everything. Nirvana is not merely destruction; it is also part of Reincarnation, making way for new life to begin. Just like this bamboo sea, old bamboo dies, turns into nourishment, and feeds new bamboo, cycling endlessly, with vitality never ceasing.

In his Sea of Consciousness, the nascent chaos primordial fetus trembled slightly, and wisps of green patterns appeared on its surface. This was the Concept of the Law of Wood being absorbed, understood, and integrated into his own system. Although he hadn’t deliberately simulated it, he gained a deeper understanding of the dialectical relationship between “life” and “death.”

The Guixu Sword Intent also seemed to have become more complete because of this, no longer merely about devouring and ending, but now carrying a hint of “containment” and “transformation.”

Just as he was immersed in comprehending the Dao, a series of urgent sounds of rushing air and shouts came from deep within the bamboo sea, interrupting his quiet Cultivation.

Ye Chen frowned slightly, and his Divine Sense quietly spread out.

He saw that a few miles away, three young Cultivators dressed in identical cyan uniforms were being besieged by five Loose Cultivators dressed differently but with fierce eyes. The highest cultivation base among the three young Cultivators was only Condensing Yuan Realm Peak, and the lowest was merely Condensation Origin Realm Middle Stage. However, among the five Loose Cultivators attacking them, there were two Earth Fiend Realm First Level practitioners and three Condensing Yuan Realm Peak practitioners!

The difference in strength between the two sides was vast. Although the three young Cultivators formed a formation to resist, and their sword techniques were quite exquisite, clearly indicating a distinguished background, under the absolute disparity in strength, they were in perilous straits, all wounded, and on the verge of collapsing.

”Remnants of the Green Bamboo Sect! Hand over the ’Azure Spirit Warm Jade’ if you know what’s good for you, or this place will be your burial ground today!” A Loose Cultivator in the Earth Fiend Realm sneered, his Saber Protective Aura sharp, constantly hacking at the crumbling defensive light barrier.

”Dream on! The Warm Jade is our Sect’s token; how could we hand it over to scoundrels like you!” The leading girl, who was Condensing Yuan Realm Peak, gritted her teeth and persisted, blood spilling from the corner of her mouth, but her eyes were incredibly stubborn.

Ye Chen originally didn’t want to meddle; there were too many grudges and conflicts in the Cultivation world to handle them all. But the name ”Green Bamboo Sect” made his heart stir slightly. He seemed to recall seeing it in the supplementary information on the Tianfeng Academy Jade Slip—it was a small School famous for its medical skills and Spiritual Plant cultivation, with a good reputation and some historical connection to Tianfeng Academy.

Moreover, those Loose Cultivators were acting viciously, their moves lethal, clearly intending not just to seize the treasure, but also to silence witnesses.

”So be it.” Ye Chen sighed softly, and his figure vanished from where he stood.

The next moment, he appeared outside the combat zone like a phantom.

His appearance startled both parties locked in fierce combat.

When the Loose Cultivators saw another person arrive, whose aura was obscure and whose depth they couldn’t discern, they immediately became vigilant. The leading Earth Fiend Realm Loose Cultivator sternly shouted, ”Who are you, Your Excellency? I advise you not to meddle, lest you bring trouble upon yourself!”

Ye Chen ignored him, his gaze sweeping over the three wounded Green Bamboo Sect Disciples, finally resting on the leading girl. He said plainly, ”Are you Disciples of the Green Bamboo Sect?”

The girl was stunned for a moment. Although she didn’t know Ye Chen’s background, seeing his extraordinary demeanor and apparent lack of malice, she quickly nodded: ”That is correct! This Junior is Lin Suxin of the Green Bamboo Sect, thank you, Senior...”

Before she could finish speaking, the Earth Fiend Realm Loose Cultivator impatiently interrupted, ”Damn it, you’re asking for trouble! Attack together, and slaughter this kid too!”

The five Loose Cultivators burst forth simultaneously, their saber light and sword shadows enveloping Ye Chen and the three Green Bamboo Sect Disciples!

Ye Chen’s eyes slightly chilled. He didn’t even use the guixu sword. He simply raised his right hand, spread his five fingers, and gently pressed toward the five attackers.

[Chaos Genesis: Myriad Transformation]!

In an instant, the air around the five people seemed to become thick and heavy, as if they had fallen into an invisible quicksand! This was the ”Gravity Marsh” created by Ye Chen simulating the Law of Earth and parts of the Law of Water! Although the range was not large, the effect was remarkable!

The charging figures of the five Loose Cultivators suddenly paused, their speed plummeting, expressions of horror appearing on their faces. The two Earth Fiend Realm Loose Cultivators were still relatively fine, able to barely circulate their Protective Aura to resist, but the other three Condensation Origin Realm Loose Cultivators found every step difficult, as if carrying mountains!

”Die.”

Ye Chen uttered a single, cold word. He pointed his conjoined fingers repeatedly, and five minute Chaos Sword Auras pierced through the air, accurately sinking into the center of the five men’s brows.

”Thump!” ”Thump!”... The five corpses fell one after another, expressions of shock and terror still lingering on their faces. Until death, they did not understand why they had been defeated so inexplicably.

In the blink of an eye, all five villains were executed!

The three Green Bamboo Sect Disciples watched dumbfounded, as if in a dream. The strength of this Senior who had suddenly appeared was simply unfathomable!

Lin Suxin was the first to react. Suppressing her injuries, she led her Junior Brother and Junior Sister in bowing, her voice choked with endless gratitude: ”Thank you, Senior, for saving our lives! We Juniors will never forget this kindness!”

Ye Chen waved his hand. A gentle Chaos Gang Qi supported them, and at the same time, he separated three wisps of Wood-Element Energy containing vitality (simulated from his recent enlightenment) and guided them into their bodies to help stabilize their injuries.

”It was nothing. Why were you being chased?” Ye Chen asked.

Lin Suxin dared not hide anything and quickly replied, ”To answer Senior, we were ordered by our School to escort the ’Azure Spirit Warm Jade’ to Tianfeng City to participate in the upcoming ’Hundred Herbs Pavilion’ Exchange Meeting. Unexpectedly, our whereabouts were leaked, and we were targeted by these villains...”

Tianfeng City? Hundred Herbs Pavilion Exchange Meeting? Ye Chen’s heart stirred; what a coincidence.

He glanced at the three young people who were still shaken, pondered for a moment, and said, ”This place is not suitable for lingering. I am also heading to Tianfeng City. If you are willing, you may travel with me.”

Lin Suxin and the other two were overjoyed upon hearing this! With this unfathomable Senior traveling with them, their safety was undoubtedly guaranteed!

”We are willing! We are willing! Thank you, Senior!” The three thanked him repeatedly.

Ye Chen nodded, said no more, swept his sleeve, and a gentle force lifted the three of them, transforming into a streak of Azure Rainbow, leaving the Sea of Ten Thousand Bamboos and continuing toward Tianfeng City.

In the distance, the silhouette of a magnificent, massive Giant City with a grand aura was already faintly visible on the horizon.

The Imperial Capital, Tianfeng City, was finally approaching.