freenovelworld Chapter 381 Ninefold Dao Profoundness
Chapter 381 Ninefold Dao Profoundness
Logically, if Xu Nian could successfully approach the location of the Dao essence, this sensation would inevitably become stronger. At that time, Xu Nian would be able to perceive the true existence of the Dao essence more clearly and accurately. Thinking of this, Xu Nian couldn't help but feel secretly delighted, because as long as he found the Dao essence, he might be able to unlock many secrets hidden within it.
"So your primary task now is to go out and collect these scattered Dao essences?"
Xu Nian nodded slightly, his expression complex as he replied, "Yes, that's exactly right." Xu Nian's body had shrunk considerably, making him look quite strange. Recalling the beginning, when Wu Qinghuan herself suddenly shrank, Xu Nian had initially thought it was simply due to his wife's temperament being affected. Therefore, he had taken her to the secret realm with high hopes, hoping that upon returning to their familiar place, his wife would return to normal.
To everyone's surprise, not only did Wu Qinghuan fail to return to her original form as he wished, but he himself also inexplicably shrunk! What kind of bizarre thing was this?! Xu Nian was filled with helplessness and could only hope to find a solution as soon as possible to get out of this awkward predicament.
At this moment, the two stood side by side, creating a peculiar sight—one of them was actually much shorter than the other! Such a scene looked truly bizarre and astonishing.
"This...how could this be?" Fu Qiuyu's eyes widened, her mouth slightly agape, and she uttered broken words. The scene before her and the information she received far exceeded her original understanding; their sheer volume and complexity made it difficult for her to process. At this moment, she was still deeply shocked and had not yet recovered, her mind seemingly a chaotic jumble of countless thoughts intertwined and colliding.
Fu Qiuyu involuntarily turned her gaze to the seemingly ordinary cat on Wu Qinghuan's shoulder, a strange, indescribable look in her eyes. "Could it be that this little thing is related to that mysterious secret realm you mentioned?" she asked, frowning and full of suspicion.
“That’s right, it is.” Wu Qinghuan nodded affirmatively.
However, upon hearing this answer, Fu Qiuyu's expression of surprise deepened. Ever since Xu Nian revealed the connection between this cat and the secret realm, she had immediately released her divine sense, concentrating intently on sensing any possible spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from the cat. But as time passed, she still couldn't detect even the slightest abnormality.
"Is this really right?" Fu Qiuyu murmured to herself, her heart filled with doubt and confusion.
Logically speaking, if this cat is truly as important as they claim and closely connected to the secret realm, then I shouldn't be completely unable to sense any trace of spiritual energy! Where exactly did things go wrong?
Or was there something wrong with his own perception? A series of questions kept flooding his mind, making Fu Qiuyu's mood increasingly heavy.
In the vast and mysterious world of cultivation, all sorts of strange and wonderful things happen one after another.
However, the situation that is unfolding now is truly baffling! According to Xu Nian, that mysterious secret realm was originally intricately connected to the Dao of Cause and Effect. And this inconspicuous little thing also seems to have some kind of subtle connection to the secret realm.
Perhaps it was under the guidance of that mysterious divine will that it was able to glimpse the future vision revealed by the Dao of Cause and Effect, and thus knew in advance that it and Wu Qinghuan would go to that secret realm.
So, the little creature, anticipating the worst, waited outside the city early on. When he and Wu Qinghuan appeared, it didn't hesitate to cling to them and insisted on following them to the secret realm.
"This... is simply unbelievable!" Fu Qiuyu frowned, one hand on her forehead, shaking her head helplessly, her heart filled with doubt and confusion.
She couldn't understand how such a tiny creature could possess such miraculous abilities, as if everything was preordained. This extraordinary phenomenon deeply shocked her, and at the same time filled her with both worry and anticipation for what awaited her in the secret realm.
Despite being their senior, time has passed, and the gap in their strength has become extremely large.
When the two encountered difficulties, she was willing to help but powerless to offer any assistance. The fact that the two had come here specifically to explain the situation to her was actually more out of a desire to spare her worry.
“Since that’s the case, and the situation there is urgent, then you should set off as soon as possible. As for the affairs here in Yangcheng, there’s no need to worry. If anything unexpected happens, I will send you a message through the jade pendant in a timely manner,” she said earnestly.
"Okay, thank you for your trouble, Senior Sister!" Xu Nian and Wu Qinghuan replied in unison, without saying another word. After giving a few brief instructions, the two of them turned and left without hesitation, their figures quickly disappearing from the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce.
Night had fallen, and the city lights were just coming on. But Xu Nian and Wu Qinghuan had no intention of lingering in Yangcheng; instead, they strode headed straight towards one of the nine main directions without hesitation. It was dusk, the setting sun like blood, slowly sinking in the west. The streets were bustling with pedestrians hurrying towards the main city.
Unlike most people who thronged the streets and followed the flow of people, Xu Nian and Wu Qinghuan chose to go against the tide.
Initially, when located in the city center, the flow of people was enormous, with people shoulder to shoulder, creating a lively scene. However, as they gradually moved away from the city center and outwards, the number of pedestrians on the streets became increasingly sparse. By the time they reached the city gate, the surroundings were almost deserted, appearing exceptionally quiet and desolate.
"Of the nine directions, I sense this one the strongest! In my opinion, among those nine mysterious and unpredictable Dao essences, the Dao essence contained in this direction is definitely closest to us! Let's head this way." Xu Nian pointed in a direction and said with certainty.
Wu Qinghuan, who was standing to the side, nodded slightly in agreement: "Okay."
In fact, although Wu Qinghuan currently controls fewer Dao Essences than Xu Nian, both are cultivators possessing multiple Dao Essences. It's just that Xu Nian's perception of these Dao Essences is more acute and pronounced. Furthermore, their cultivation levels have reached extremely high realms, and their individual strength is considerable. Therefore, regardless of which direction they travel in among the nine layers of Dao Essences, the time required to reach their destination is extremely short, and their travel speed is astonishingly fast.
"Hmm, I think we should choose this spot. If we proceed at a normal pace, we should be able to reach our destination without having to wait until the next day," Wu Qinghuan said, looking up ahead.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, she turned to look at her shoulder, where a small, adorable cat was quietly lying. "Speaking of which, are we going to bring this little guy on this trip?" Wu Qinghuan asked softly, reaching out to gently stroke the cat's soft fur.
Recalling the series of thrilling events she had just experienced, Wu Qinghuan couldn't help but feel a lingering fear. The situation was so chaotic and urgent that she almost completely forgot about the little cat perched on her shoulder.
Especially when the huge ball of light suddenly dispersed into nine beams of light, she instinctively wanted to rush forward and stop it.
However, at that moment, the cat, which had been sleeping, suddenly opened its eyes and quickly grabbed her clothes with its paws, as if signaling her not to make any rash moves.
It was because of the cat's action that Wu Qinghuan suddenly realized that there was such an important creature perched on her shoulder.
Wu Qinghuan and Xu Nian discussed this matter later during a short rest.
Based on Xu Nian's analysis, this dispersion phenomenon is likely unstoppable. If they were to rashly intervene, not only would they likely fail to achieve the desired results, but they might also incur unexpected dangers and harm. Therefore, judging from the current situation, it is more prudent to remain calm, observe, and respond cautiously.
The key point is the harm caused to oneself.
Especially given her current state of mental well-being, if her very core is also affected, it would truly be a losing proposition. Not to mention, whether such an approach will actually yield any results is still unknown.
"Take it with you, this little guy will probably come in handy," Xu Nian said softly.
"Some effect?" Wu Qinghuan looked at him with suspicion, unable to understand why Xu Nian would make such a statement. Since this guy appeared, he had either been engrossed in eating or sleeping soundly. How could he be expected to have any effect?
"Hmm..." Xu Nian hesitated for a moment, her lips parted slightly but then slowly closed again, ultimately uttering no words. However, deep in her heart, she had already begun to have some bold speculations about the cat in front of her.
This seemingly small and exquisite object is very likely the longsword wielded by the fearsome Sect Master of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect! Especially when Xu Nian gazed at it, the image of that jet-black longsword, exuding a mysterious aura, involuntarily surfaced in his mind. This sword is rumored to be a rare treasure carrying nine layers of Dao essence, possessing earth-shattering power.
Of course, all of this was merely Xu Nian's baseless conjecture, completely lacking any solid evidence. However, with his keen intuition and insight, he could vaguely sense that there seemed to be an intricate connection between this cat and the mysterious Ninefold Dao Essence. Not only that, he also noticed that this cat had an inexplicably close connection with this secret realm that held countless secrets.
At first, this connection was so faint that even the meticulous Xu Nian failed to notice it in time. It wasn't until later, when the dazzling halo suddenly burst forth and dispersed in all directions, that Xu Nian, as if waking from a dream, finally grasped this subtle connection. It was as if an invisible force was drawing them together, intertwining them and making them inseparable.
Perhaps from a certain perspective, this seemingly ordinary tabby cat harbors a strong desire to reclaim the lost Ninefold Dao Essence. As for the reason behind this, only further exploration will reveal the answer.
It was precisely because of this special circumstance that this mysterious entity clung to him and Wu Qinghuan like a persistent, intractable disease.
"No matter what, let's keep it with us for now. It won't cause too much trouble, just need to feed it a few times, it shouldn't take up too much of our time. Besides, if this guy actually comes in handy in the end, then we'll have really struck gold!"
"Hmm, that makes sense. I'm afraid I'll have to make do with my treasured dried meat." Thinking of this, Wu Qinghuan couldn't help but give a helpless, bitter smile. But since things had come to this, he could only take it one step at a time.
So, the two packed their bags, composed themselves, and resolutely set off towards the setting sun. In the picturesque afterglow of the sunset, they walked further and further away, their figures gradually disappearing at the edge of the vast land.
However, not long after Xu Nian and Wu Qinghuan left, Xiao Xiao, who had been sulking and being difficult with the little fox, rushed back in a flurry. When she learned that her senior brother and sister had already gone out on a mission, her eyes widened in astonishment, and she murmured incredulously, "Huh? Senior brother and sister actually went out on a mission at this hour? It's so late, how come they still have requests coming their way?"
The two people inside the house didn't react when they saw her coming.
Xiao Xiao turned her head to look to one side.
Fu Qiuyu scratched his cheek.
Upon seeing this uninvited guest, the third senior sister clearly sensed that the atmosphere in the room had suddenly become strange.
So she didn't say anything.
Instead, he looked at Liu Meng, and then at Xiao Xiao.
In the end, they chose to say nothing.
As the saying goes, silence is golden.
That must be what it means.
Xiao Xiao didn't say anything either.
Liu Meng's expression didn't look good either.
Over the past few days, she had frequently visited this place, each time meeting with her third senior sister, and then launching into a tirade against that unreliable little fox senior sister. Time passed quietly, but Liu Meng still failed to make any breakthroughs, firmly suppressing her cultivation level.
So Xiaoxiao was very angry.
It was clearly possible to break through.
He suppressed his cultivation level in this way.
My senior sister is so annoying.
Although he had corrected many things before, he has now become this unmotivated again.