Chapter 6316 Mirror Flower Water Moon
Xue Tu followed Long Chen’s instructions, repeating his movements. He pressed his finger against Hai Mingkong’s solar plexus, and once again, the divine rune seed shifted.
Long Chen was pleasantly surprised that the seed’s energy hadn’t diminished at all. However, the transferring process came at a heavy cost to the body. Xue Tu instantly turned pale and weak after passing it along.
Hai Mingkong reacted the same way. His Sovereign flames blazed to life as the divine rune coursed through his body. After enduring its torturous refinement, the rune transformed into an entirely new form.
His rune looked like a single drop of water. Slowly, Hai Mingkong opened his eyes.
“Mirror Flower Water Moon!” he shouted.
A ripple spread out from Hai Mingkong, like a droplet falling onto a still pond. The air itself seemed to shimmer, and suddenly, the entire world appeared illusory.
“It’s an illusion art!” Long Chen exclaimed.
Long Chen was astonished. Just uttering its name distorted reality. If Hai Mingkong were to truly unleash it, even Long Chen himself could fall into its illusory realm.
While Long Chen was shocked, he also grew puzzled. Just what was going on? What he wanted to pass on was the Dragon Soul Body Forging Art. How did it keep transforming into divine abilities?
This was so bizarre that he had no idea how to explain it. It was at this time that the Earth Cauldron stepped in to clear up his confusion.
“Don’t be so surprised. What you’re passing down is no longer the Primal Chaos Dragon Sovereign’s Dragon Soul Body Forging Art. At the highest level, all techniques evolve into this—one technique can contain ten thousand laws and ten thousand manifestations. You cannot comprehend this result, but the truth is... even the Primal Chaos Dragon Sovereign might not be able to explain it.”
This explanation made Long Chen sink into thought. Could the Dragon Soul Body Forging Art contain some deeper secret yet to be uncovered?
After awakening the Mirror Flower Water Moon, Hai Mingkong transferred the seed to Qing Yi. However, instead of awakening a divine ability, a brilliant tree sprouted from her manifestation.
No one knew what this tree represented, but when Qing Yi’s azure dragon qi coiled around it, she felt boundless strength flowing through her.
The actual effects were something she would need to study later.
The seed passed through them. Soon, they discovered that the seed could only be transferred to experts with over nine hundred Sovereign flames. Without that foundation, one’s flames couldn’t endure its power nor win its acknowledgment.
In the end, only around twenty individuals managed to gain its approval. The final recipient was Di Mengyao.
Yet, when it reached her, nothing dramatic occurred. A single petal-like mark appeared on her forehead, but no obvious change followed. Her aura and strength remained the same.
Most of them looked disappointed by this.
“Lord Long Chen...” Di Mengyao lowered her head, feeling guilty. Everyone had been waiting expectantly, only for her to disappoint them.
Seeing this, Long Chen simply shook his head.
He explained, “Xue Tu’s gift lies in violent battle, so he gained the Divine Dragon Blood Blaze.
“Mingkong’s talent lies in his control over the water element, so he obtained the Mirror Flower Water Moon.
“Qing Yi’s strength lies in vitality and support, so her manifestation birthed a life tree.
“As for you, Mengyao—your talent lies in cultivation and comprehension. I don’t yet understand this rune, but I suspect it enhances your perception and mental clarity. Its effect won’t appear immediately, but when you cultivate, its benefits will surface.”
As Long Chen explained what he was assuming, everyone realized that this seed was enhancing their strongest aspect. Di Mengyao felt better after hearing that.
Long Chen continued, “Also, your 997th Sovereign flame failed during condensation, but its foundation remains intact. You should try to condense it again upon that base.”
“Right now?” Di Mengyao asked, startled.
They were flying at high speed through dangerous territories. Attempting a breakthrough here seemed reckless.
After all, without a peaceful environment, her odds of success were even lower. She had already blamed herself for the last failure due to being in a rush. Attempting it again in in this unstable environment seemed foolish
“It’s fine. If my guess is correct, you can definitely make a breakthrough before we reach the Heaven’s Spine Mountain Range,” said Long Chen.
Of course, if you do fail, just pretend I never said this.
“Alright!”
Di Mengyao’s confidence returned. She quickly sat down cross-legged and entered a meditative state.
The others immediately formed a dragon blood barrier around her to ensure she wasn’t disturbed.
“We’ll guard Mengyao!” proposed Qing Yi.
Her trust in Di Mengyao’s talent and Long Chen’s vision was unparalleled.
“No need. Go ahead and comprehend your new divine abilities. Try to figure them out before reaching the Heaven’s Spine Mountain Range. Don’t end up confused when the battle starts,” ordered Long Chen.
Everyone nodded. Gaining new divine arts was exciting, but unleashing them without practice was dangerous. Their enemies would quickly find the flaws in an unrefined technique.
“Alright, then I’ll go into seclusion!” said Xue Tu immediately.
“Ah, there’s no need for you to do that. You are on guard duty,” interrupted Long Chen.
“Eh?”
“Your divine ability is the simplest and most direct. There’s no skill behind it. You don’t need to comprehend anything, so you should be the one guarding us,” said Long Chen.
“Your ability is the simplest and most straightforward. The Divine Dragon Blood Blaze has no need for comprehension. Even Long Yu wouldn’t dare take a direct strike from you in that state. With you standing watch, everyone can cultivate in peace.”
“Boss, you’re also going into seclusion?” asked Xue Tu.
Long Chen nodded. He truly needed to go into seclusion. it was time for him to attempt the seventh gate—the Death Gate.
The last time he had tried, just a wisp of its aura had nearly destroyed his soul. He had been stuck at six gates for too long. Now, it was the time to break through. If he could, his power would definitely soar to a new level.
“Boss, don’t worry!” Xue Tu exclaimed, slapping his chest. “Even if it costs me my head, I won’t let anyone disturb you!”
Long Chen gave him a nod of approval and then settled down in an isolated spot. Slowly, he closed his eyes.
“Seventh gate, I’m coming!”