freenovelworld Chapter 885 Breakthrough to the Divine Palace
Chapter 885 Breakthrough to the Divine Palace
"How is this possible? He actually succeeded in cultivating the Supreme Induction Technique!"
At this moment, the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace stood side by side with Ling Qingzhu, both of them casting extremely shocked glances at the strange phenomenon rising in the direction of Xiao Ling's secluded cultivation chamber.
The Palace Mistress pursed her red lips, her cold eyes surging with disbelief. She simply couldn't imagine that in just a short moment, Xiao Ling had completely mastered the Supreme Induction Technique, a secret passed down through generations of their Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace and which countless predecessors had failed to master in their entire lives.
He was merely an outsider who had only just grasped the essence of the technique, yet he had so easily deciphered the mysteries that the sect had kept hidden for a thousand years. Such a heaven-defying act left her heart in turmoil, unable to find peace for a long time.
"Master, what exactly is going on?"
Ling Qingzhu gazed at the dazzling pillar of light shooting straight into the sky, her pretty face filled with surprise and confusion. She couldn't help but turn to the palace master beside her and ask softly.
The palace master gazed at the rising phenomenon, smiled bitterly, and slowly shook his head, his tone tinged with melancholy and self-mockery:
"It seems that we are ultimately shallow in talent and limited in vision, and have failed to see through the true mystery of this technique. The Supreme Sensing Technique is an unparalleled method that connects heaven and earth, and only someone with such extraordinary strength and vision as that senior could cultivate it so easily and invoke the power of the Supreme."
As wisps of primordial chaos light continuously flowed into his body, the divine palace that had already taken shape within Xiao Ling's body suddenly resounded with a clear and ethereal long cry.
Previously, the divine palace, though possessing form, was devoid of spirit and resembled a lifeless, silent entity. At this moment, it was suddenly infused with boundless vitality.
The palace's surface shimmered with light and radiance, and an intense, life-giving aura permeated the palace walls, making the entire palace seem to come alive and exude an ancient and majestic majesty.
Rumbling--
A continuous rumbling sound reverberated within the sea of consciousness, and vast spiritual power surged and churned within the divine palace like a raging torrent, slowly outlining the most primal and profound cyclical trajectory invisibly.
With a clear mind, Xiao Ling distinctly perceived that as the divine palace solidified, he had established an indescribable and profound connection with the supreme Dao in the darkness.
Sources of chaotic light continuously descended from the sky, surging into the divine palace and intertwining with the surging spiritual energy.
Strands of primordial chaos continuously seeped into the depths of his spiritual power. In an instant, he clearly felt that his original spiritual power was undergoing a transformative change after merging with the light of chaos. A tremendous metamorphosis was about to unfold.
Xiao Ling gradually immersed himself in this profound and indescribable enlightenment, his mind completely merging with the divine palace and the primordial chaos of heaven and earth, without a trace of external distractions.
……
As the magnificent phenomenon on Xiao Ling's side gradually subsided, the Palace Master slowly withdrew her gaze, a slight pause appearing between her brows as if she were pondering something. She then looked at Ling Qingzhu beside her, her tone carrying a hint of inquiry:
"Qingzhu, tell me in detail what you said when you were with that Senior Xiao Ling. What unusual things did he do? I think these things may be closely related to his ability to cultivate the Supreme Induction Technique."
Upon hearing this, Ling Qingzhu lowered her eyes and thought carefully for a moment, then gently shook her head and said in a clear voice:
“Master, Qingzhu doesn’t know the reason either. I just circulated the Supreme Induction Technique in front of him once, and then he extracted a wisp of special energy derived from this technique from Qingzhu’s body. Qingzhu knows nothing else about it.”
When no further useful information could be gleaned from Ling Qingzhu, a hint of undisguised disappointment flashed across the eyes of the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace.
She sighed softly, then turned to look at the graceful young woman beside her, her tone softening, tinged with earnestness and expectation.
"Qingzhu, I can see that Senior Xiao Ling treats you differently from others, showing a rare closeness. If you have the opportunity in the future, try to interact with him more. Perhaps you can find clues to the cultivation of the Supreme Induction Technique. This... is also a small request from me. I really want to know what the true cultivation method of the supreme technique passed down through generations in my Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace is."
Ling Qingzhu lowered her eyelashes, her beautiful face calm. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly, her clear voice carrying a hint of obedience.
"Master, Qingzhu understands. I will try my best to learn from my seniors when I have the opportunity in the future."
Even without the Palace Master's instructions, Ling Qingzhu had already harbored this thought in her heart.
Just as her master had said, she clearly sensed that Xiao Ling's attitude towards her was unusually special. Coupled with her deep curiosity about the profound mysteries of the Supreme Induction Technique, she had been thinking that if the opportunity arose in the future, she would definitely seek out Xiao Ling again to explore the true secrets of this technique.
……
Time flies, and three days have passed in the blink of an eye.
hum-
A deep, mysterious tremor suddenly emanated from within the secret chamber. Xiao Ling's body, which had been sitting quietly for three days, trembled slightly, and his eyes, which had been tightly closed for three days, finally opened slowly at this moment.
Those eyes were as black as a deep, dark night, their hearts calm and undisturbed, showing no emotion whatsoever. Yet, beneath this extreme tranquility, the entire world seemed to be captivated by that gaze, and a subtle tremor quietly arose within it.
His gaze seemed to be that of a supreme deity looking down upon all living beings, inspiring awe in all things in heaven and earth, who dared not make the slightest move.
"Is this... the Divine Palace Realm?"
Feeling the earth-shattering transformation of his consciousness and spiritual power, Xiao Ling parted his lips slightly and murmured to himself.
He gently closed his eyes again, and with a slight shift in his mind, he saw a divine palace, radiating dazzling divine light, floating silently between his brows, its divine light awe-inspiring and majestic.
Within the divine palace, boundless spiritual power surged and danced wildly like a vast ocean. At this moment, the spiritual power had lost its original purity and was surrounded by a faint halo of chaos, a unique color that had been fused with the supreme power of the unseen source.
It was this seemingly subtle transformation that allowed his spiritual power to undergo a fundamental sublimation, completely transforming him and ushering him into a new realm.
After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Ling casually retracted the divine palace between his brows back into his body, then slowly stood up. A slight smile played on his lips as he transmitted his thoughts directly into his body:
"Yan, how about it? Didn't you say before that I would never be able to break through to the Divine Palace Realm? Look at me now, haven't I succeeded? What else do you have to say?"
"What I said at the time was that you couldn't break through to the Divine Palace Realm in the Dou Qi Continent, I never said that you absolutely couldn't break through. Your spiritual power being unable to break through the realm and your inability to break through the realm are two different things."
The ever-calm voice of the Ancestral Stone Spirit slowly emanated from within Xiao Ling's body. As starlight gathered around him, a hazy, illusory figure gradually took shape.
"However, the speed at which you broke through to the Divine Palace Realm this time has truly exceeded my expectations. Even the spiritual power of the Ancestor of Symbols was only at this level back then."
"This is merely the limit of that Ancestral Symbol's realm, not mine. Before long, not only will my spiritual power reach new heights, but my cultivation will also advance in tandem, far surpassing this realm!" Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling's eyes flashed with a haughty and arrogant glint, a confident smile playing on his lips. He exuded an aura of composure that transcended all things, his tone resolute and sharp.
The illusory figure of the Ancestral Stone Spirit trembled slightly, a ripple appearing in its usually calm eyes. Its tone lost some of its usual indifference, replaced by a genuine expectation, as it slowly spoke.
"I hope so. If that's really the case, then when we face the Demon Emperor in the future, we might not have to pay such a heavy price as the Ancestor of Symbols did back then."
Previously, he had always believed that Xiao Ling's cultivation level could only reach the level of the Talisman Ancestor at most.
Having experienced this breakthrough, the spirit of the ancestral stone no longer harbored such thoughts. It clearly sensed that Xiao Ling's potential was unfathomable and his limits were far beyond what it had reached. This child's future would surely lead him to an even more magnificent and boundless path of supreme enlightenment.
In response to the sentiments expressed by the spirit of the ancestral stone, Xiao Ling nodded slightly without comment, a faint smile flashing in his eyes.
"After being cooped up in this room for days, it's time to get some fresh air."
After speaking, he turned around and walked straight out of the seclusion room.
Upon seeing this, the spirit of the ancestral stone trembled slightly, and the starlight dissipated, silently merging back into Xiao Ling's body.
Xiao Ling raised his hand and gently pushed, and the stone door of the secluded chamber opened slowly with a deep sound. He stepped out of the room, and the warm sunlight instantly bathed him.
Looking up at the courtyard, one could see a small sable lazily curled up on a stone chair made of bluestone, its fluffy tail occasionally brushing against the stone surface. Upon seeing Xiao Ling's figure, its originally slightly narrowed, lively eyes suddenly lit up, and it immediately perked up its pointed ears. Its figure transformed into a light purple stream of light, and in an instant, it darted in front of Xiao Ling.
It swished its fluffy tail, its round eyes brimming with mischief and delight, and then it opened its mouth in a crisp voice:
"You've finally emerged from seclusion! Congratulations! Your spiritual power has successfully broken through, and you've even mastered that heaven-defying cultivation technique! These past few days, I've been guarding this courtyard every step of the way, not daring to slack off for the slightest, just in case someone dared to barge in and disturb your seclusion. It's really worn me out."
Looking at its playful, self-satisfied expression, Xiao Ling couldn't help but smile gently, his tone filled with genuine gratitude.
"These past few days, I've been grateful for your help in protecting me and keeping me away from outside disturbances. Don't worry, I'll remember your hard work and you'll definitely receive some rewards. When I have some free time, I'll specially refine a few pills to enhance your cultivation and help you advance further, greatly increasing your strength."
"So, you're saying you plan to stay in the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace for a while longer?"
The little ferret tilted its head, a hint of confusion in its bright eyes, flicked its bushy tail, and asked,
“You’re right. I do have that plan. I still have a lot to try in cultivating the Supreme Induction Technique. The profoundness of this technique has a crucial impact on many of my subsequent arrangements.”
Xiao Ling nodded slightly upon hearing this, his expression calm and composed, his tone steady.
"Alright, since you plan to stay in the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace for a while, then I, Lord Diao, will accompany you for some time."
The little ferret flicked its bushy tail and gave a nonchalant hum.
"As for the clan, it's been so many years already, one more year or two won't make a difference, so let's not go back for now."
Xiao Ling's expression hardened slightly, his gaze falling on the little sable, and he sighed inwardly.
Little Marten is unaware of the true dangers within the Heavenly Demon Marten Clan, but he is fully aware of them.
The Heavenly Demon Sable Clan still outwardly boasts the formidable reputation of being one of the four dominant clans in the Demon Realm, but in reality, it is already weak and demoralized, and its members are scattered. It has been secretly infiltrated and manipulated by the Demon Prison, and is in danger of being overthrown and destroyed at any time.
Little Mink's father, who is also the patriarch of the Heavenly Demon Mink Clan, along with many elders and senior members of the clan, were all in seclusion when the traitor Hao Jiuyou planted the Eternal Illusionary Demon Flower on them. Their auras were constantly polluted and eroded, turning them into a hidden danger.
As long as this matter remains unresolved, the Heavenly Demon Sable Clan will continue to teeter on the brink of disaster.
Xiao Ling had already made up his mind that he would personally intervene when the time was right to help Xiao Diao completely settle this grudge and eliminate the threat within the clan. After all, it was the root of his brothers' lives, and he would never sit idly by.
Just then, Xiao Ling and Xiao Diao both noticed something and looked towards the entrance of the courtyard.
Two auras appeared outside the courtyard. The auras were extremely familiar, and Xiao Ling recognized them at a glance as the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace and Ling Qingzhu. It seemed that the two had sensed that his seclusion had ended and his aura had stabilized, so they came together.
Xiao Ling nodded slightly to the little sable and said calmly, "It seems our guests have arrived."
After saying this, he smiled slightly and walked towards the courtyard gate.
The little ferret swayed and landed directly on Xiao Ling's shoulder, its fluffy tail flicking gently before it obediently lay down.
Xiao Ling raised his hand and pushed open the courtyard gate. Two beautiful figures immediately came into view. They were the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace and Ling Qingzhu.
Upon seeing Xiao Ling appear, the Palace Master immediately stepped forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Senior Xiao Ling."
Ling Qingzhu, standing beside him, also bowed slightly and said softly, "Greetings, Xiao Lingqian..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Ling interrupted him directly.
"Didn't I tell you that you don't need to call me senior? Why can't you listen?"
Ling Qingzhu paused, her beautiful face stiffening slightly. She was momentarily at a loss, glancing instinctively at her master beside her, then looking up at Xiao Ling, and asked softly:
"Then... how should Qingzhu address you?"
Xiao Ling lightly touched his chin with his fingertips, pondered for a moment, then chuckled softly, his tone casual and gentle:
"I'm not that much older than you, so just call me Brother Xiao Ling. Don't worry, you won't feel bad calling me brother."
Hearing Xiao Ling say this, Ling Qingzhu inwardly grumbled a few times, but ultimately agreed as instructed. She bit her lip lightly, hesitated for a moment, and then softly called out:
“Xiao Ling…brother.”
Her tone was awkward and unnatural, carrying a clear sense of discomfort. Given her usually aloof nature, the way she addressed him with such an intimate address felt strangely out of place.
But when this sound reached Xiao Ling's ears, it sounded strangely pleasant, and an indescribable sense of comfort washed over him, making him feel much more relaxed.
The Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, who was standing to the side, took in the whole scene and could not hide her shock. She had only noticed that Xiao Ling's attitude towards Qingzhu was unusually different, but she never expected that he would be so close and indulgent towards her.
Ling Qingzhu became increasingly uncomfortable under her master's strange gaze, feeling helpless. She had never encountered such a situation before and had no idea how to deal with it. (End of Chapter)