Chapter 6872 Colored Glass Tree’s Improvement
Rays of dazzling light fell on the two ladies and penetrated their souls, cleansing them from within. Bathed in it, they felt a kind of power deep inside their souls awakening. They could sense their spiritual perception sharpening.
In this state, their view of the world changed. The feeling was incredibly profound, almost impossible to put into words.
It suddenly felt like they had been granted the ability to see the Heavenly Daos clearly. At the same time, they could see themselves in a new light. Even as divine daughters, they had never experienced anything like this before.
“Xin Yu, you should practice perfecting your technique under this tree. Borrow its power, and you’ll save a lot of time,” said Long Chen.
Xin Yu nodded excitedly. She closed her eyes and almost instantly entered a deep meditative state.
The power of the Seven Treasure Colored Glass Tree has grown even more!
Long Chen was surprised. As the master of this tree, he could sense how its power had instantly penetrated Xin Yu’s soul and filled her whole body.
Although Xin Yu trusted Long Chen, her body and soul had their own automatic defenses. They would resist instinctively, and it would take some time for them to adapt.
For the Seven Treasure Colored Glass Tree’s power to instantly fill her body meant that it could ignore those automatic defenses after receiving Xin Yu’s approval. In that case, Xin Yu’s comprehension should be even greater than Long Chen estimated. It was a good thing.
Meanwhile, Chi Yutong was still in shock after seeing the Seven Treasure Colored Glass Tree.
Long Chen said, “Yutong, you also need to increase your power. But sadly, not everyone has Xin Yu’s luck. You’ll have to endure some pain.”
Chi Yutong smiled slightly. “Xin Yu has always been luckier than me, but I’m used to it. It’s not like I’m lacking; I can compensate for it with hard work. As a result, I’ve never lost out to her. The situation at the Flame God Sect requires me to always be ready to face hardships, so I am not afraid of them. This is my duty... my responsibility. Please don’t think of me as a weakling.”
Chi Yutong’s smile was beautiful but firm. She resembled a plum blossom that didn’t yield to the cold of winter. She refused to lower her head.
Duty.
Chi Yutong’s duty was to support the entire Flame God Sect. But what about Long Chen’s? Thinking of it, he couldn’t help but take a deep breath.
Perhaps his duty was still on a level he couldn’t grasp. He didn’t dare to think too much about it and and decided to move forward one step at a time.
The five Sovereigns were incredibly talented, unrivaled in their time. They were like bright stars lighting up the sky, and they gave their lives to clear the way for him.
Whenever Long Chen thought of them, his heart ached. He wished he could have lived in the same era as those great heroes.
The Heaven Earth Cauldron, the Six Dao Stone, and the Great Desolate Halberd were all connected to him by karma. Was it really just a coincidence?
Back then, Chi Yutong was just passing by when she noticed Long Chen in the crowd. Was it their duties that brought them together? Perhaps even duty itself could form karma, leading to everything that happened after.
“Yutong, you now hold great power. However, a kind of force is constraining you and hindering your growth," Long Chen explained.
"Hindering my growth?! What do you mean?" Chi Yutong exclaimed, surprised.
Long Chen shook his head.
“I don’t know what it is. But it’s not just you. Xin Yu has it too, as does Yan Li. In fact, almost everyone within the Heavenly Magnificence Divine Prefecture has it. This binding feels like karma, yet also like a curse. It’s basically imperceptible. I can sense it but can't remove it. Do you remember that evil statue? My intuition tells me it’s probably connected to that thing,” Long Chen said.
“That evil statue? Is it because we’ve offered sacrifices to it?!”
Long Chen shook his head again.
“I can’t be certain. That’s why I plan to visit the Wine God Palace and the Tea Saint Dao Temple after my battle with Yan Sheng. I believe I’ll find the answer there. However, I want to see if the fifth-rank Heavenly Flame can influence it. Even though the Heaven Vein Dragon Blaze has merged with you, the merger isn't perfect yet. A complete merge requires going through life-and-death trials. That’s why you need to prepare yourself mentally. Although this is just a trial, the feeling of death is very real!” Long Chen explained.
Although Chi Yutong was a powerful divine daughter, she had been shouldering the future of the Flame God Sect since childhood. They would never truly let her come to real harm. So, just in case, Long Chen gave her a clear warning so she could prepare herself. Otherwise, the shock would really be dangerous.
“I’m not afraid,” Chi Yutong replied.
“Then we’ll begin.”
Long Chen immediately sent Chi Yutong’s soul into the Seven Treasure Space. The next second, she opened her eyes, her face turning pale. Terror filled her gaze.
She died. Or perhaps it should be said that she had gone through a death. Against those endless devils, her will was completely overpowered. She couldn’t even fight back before a sword cut off her head.
Even as she died, she didn’t see who killed her. Nevertheless, the sensation of death felt incredibly real. Despite her strong will, she felt disoriented.
As Long Chen handed her a medicinal pill, he explained, “All your previous battles were essentially prearranged. You followed a standard sequence and never truly faced dire situations. However, without experiencing real danger, you won't learn how to cling to life when death is near. Your fear of death prevents you from unlocking your full potential. If you remain in this state, you will never become a true expert.”
After taking Long Chen’s medicinal pill, Chi Yutong looked much better. Her soul had been slightly damaged just moments before, which was to be expected. In the face of death, those with lofty status tend to become weaker, a phenomenon especially evident in the Heavenly Magnificence Divine Prefecture. That was why Long Chen had repeatedly warned her.
“This is a real battle. It is cruel, savage, and merciless. Only if you survive in such a place can you become a true expert!” Long Chen shouted.
Chi Yutong nodded firmly. Feeling determined, she closed her eyes and entered the Seven Treasure Space again.
A few breaths later, she came back. It wasn't because she was weak, but due to bad luck. The Seven Treasure Colored Glass Tree kept growing, and the creatures inside became even stronger. Not only did they grow stronger, but they also developed their own killing-intent domains.
Their intense hatred for Long Chen filled these domains, capable of directly influencing a person’s soul and will. Chi Yutong was at a disadvantage mainly because she had never faced a real life-and-death trial, so her resistance to these domains was quite low.
Most of all, numerous lifeforms would instantly attack her, their killing intent densely layered. This was enough to break a person’s will immediately. Luckily, Chi Yutong was mentally prepared this time. Even though she was killed, her soul remained unharmed.
After taking a deep breath, she charged back in.
It went without saying that Chi Yutong was a model hard worker. She was unfazed by her deaths and kept fighting nonstop against these deadly creatures.
Long Chen nodded slightly. He had been a bit worried that Chi Yutong might not be able to handle the Seven Treasure Space since it had grown stronger. Long Chen had even considered killing some of those lifeforms himself to lighten the pressure on her.
However, Chi Yutong was adapting quickly. She used her own power to prove she wasn't a delicate flower.
Seeing that Xin Yu and Chi Yutong were both cultivating hard, Long Chen extended his hand. The black-and-white stone appeared in his hand.
Buzz.
Long Chen’s Spiritual Strength slowly sank into the stone.