Chapter 428
Chapter 428
Taoist Master Baimei explained, "As for how to help you find your mother, I am willing to assist you in sneaking into the main altar as a Dharma protector and personally rescue your mother. However, this is extremely risky, so you need to proceed with caution."
Ren Xiaoyao stared at his mother in the painting, the suspicion in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by firmness and determination. He nodded slightly and said, "Okay, Uncle Baimei, I believe you this time. But if there is even a trace of deception, I will make you pay the price."
The man in black robes did not say anything at this moment, but just watched the scene quietly, as if he had no objection to Taoist Master Baimei's promise. He waved his hand again, and an invisible force sent Taoist Master Baimei out of Ren Xiaoyao's sea of consciousness. Taoist Master Baimei's figure flashed, and instantly returned to reality, appearing in front of Ren Xiaoyao, with cold sweat oozing from his forehead.
"Young Master Ren, there is no time to lose, we will set off immediately." Taoist Master Baimei said firmly, and he was obviously determined to help Ren Xiaoyao. Ren Xiaoyao nodded silently, and their eyes met, their determination and faith intertwined, and they moved together towards the unknown and dangerous headquarters of the Demon Sect. Taoist Master Baimei felt as if he had been pardoned, and secretly rejoiced in his heart, but he did not dare to show the slightest joy, and just bowed respectfully and retreated. His figure turned into a puff of smoke again, and instantly withdrew from Ren Xiaoyao's sea of consciousness and returned to the real world. Ren Haoyu saw this, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he was obviously puzzled that Taoist Master Baimei could enter and exit Ren Xiaoyao's sea of consciousness so easily. However, Taoist Master Baimei did not explain, but just nodded slightly, turned around and was about to leave.
Ren Haoyu saw this and knew that the situation could not be delayed any longer. He said nothing more and turned into a gust of wind, following Taoist Master Baimei. The two figures disappeared quickly in the night, leaving only the fallen leaves in the yard fluttering in the breeze after they left, as if whispering about the coming storm.
At the same time, in Ren Xiaoyao's sea of consciousness, the black-robed man was still sitting on the main seat, his eyes were as deep as the abyss, and the invisible pressure made the entire sea of consciousness space seem extremely oppressive. Ren Xiaoyao's expression at this moment was particularly firm. He stared at the black-robed man and said in a deep voice: "Young Master Ren, how can I save my mother?"
The black-robed man was silent for a moment, his voice calm and still: "This matter involves a wide range of issues, and is related to an ancient secret. If you are really determined, you must first find the 'Five Elements Spiritual Pearl' to open the passage to where she is."
"Five Elements Spiritual Pearl?" Ren Xiaoyao was shocked. He had heard of this name in ancient books. Legend has it that it is the most precious treasure in the world, containing the five ultimate powers of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth, each with mysterious power. He knew that this thing was extraordinary and it was not easy to collect it all, but in order to save his mother, he was not afraid of any difficulties.
The black-robed man seemed to have seen through Ren Xiaoyao's thoughts and continued, "The Five Elements Spiritual Pearls are scattered all over the Jianghu, and each guardian is no ordinary person. You need to challenge them one by one with wisdom and courage to take them. This journey is extremely dangerous, are you willing to give it a try?"
Ren Xiaoyao answered without hesitation, "I do." His tone was firm and his eyes flashed with a resolute light, a determination to do whatever it takes for family.
The black-robed man nodded slightly, raised his hand and waved it gently. A ray of light overflowed from his fingertips, turning into a faintly glowing map, floating in front of Ren Xiaoyao. There were five eye-catching marks on the map, corresponding to the locations of the five elements of the spirit beads. The black-robed man explained: "This is the map guide of the five elements of the spirit beads. You can find their locations according to this map. Remember, to obtain each spirit bead, you need to show enough sincerity and strength, otherwise, the guardian will not hand it over easily."
Ren Xiaoyao stared at the map and silently memorized the location of each mark in his mind. He knew that this would be the starting point of his long journey. He bowed deeply and expressed his gratitude to the man in black robe: "Thank you for your guidance. I will live up to your trust."
The black-robed man smiled slightly, his figure gradually faded, and his voice echoed in the sea of consciousness: "Go, Ren Xiaoyao, your destiny will begin in this journey of exploring the Five Elements Spirit Pearl. Remember, the world is treacherous and people's hearts are unpredictable, but only by sticking to your heart can you break out of the cocoon and become a butterfly."
As the black-robed man disappeared, Ren Xiaoyao's sea of consciousness returned to tranquility. He opened his eyes, and in front of him was still the familiar room, with moonlight pouring in from the window, illuminating the map on the table. He stood up and walked to the table, his fingers gently stroking the mark on the map, and he had already made a decision in his heart.
The next morning, Ren Xiaoyao quietly left the villa where he had lived for many years, leaving only a letter to inform his family of his whereabouts and purpose. He carried a bag and held a long sword, embarking on a rough journey to find the Five Elements Spirit Pearl and save his mother. On this trip, he will face unknown powerful enemies and uncover dusty secrets, and his every step will affect the changes in the world. Taoist Master Baimei seemed to have been pardoned. His figure flashed and turned into a white light and shot out, and instantly retreated from Ren Xiaoyao's sea of consciousness. As soon as he returned to reality, he saw clouds and mist all around, and the sacred peaks and mountains came into view. It was the fairy mountain of Qingming Sect. Taoist Master Baimei steadied his mind and secretly rejoiced that he had escaped safely, but he was still frightened by the strange scene in Ren Xiaoyao's sea of consciousness.
At this moment, Ren Xiaoyao stood on the top of the cliff, looking into the distance, his face was calm, but his heart was filled with complicated thoughts. He knew very well that Ren Haoyu came here not only to seek the lost object, but also to take this opportunity to seek revenge and uncover the mystery of his life experience that had been hidden for a long time. The "girl" mentioned by Master Baimei was undoubtedly his mother whom he had never met, the one that Ren Haoyu regarded as a shame.
Taoist Master Baimei walked slowly to the side of Ren Xiaoyao, his eyes full of concern and guilt: "Young Master Ren, I have failed to find out the truth. I really failed your trust." There was deep remorse in his words. After all, he had promised to help Ren Xiaoyao explore his life experience, but now he couldn't even determine the whereabouts of his biological mother.
Ren Xiaoyao shook his head gently, his eyes flashing with determination: "Master, don't blame yourself, this is not your fault. I have vaguely guessed that my mother may have a close connection with the Qingming Sect. Today, Ren Haoyu suddenly came to me, maybe the time is right, and he can no longer cover up the past."
"Young Master Ren, what are your plans?" asked Taoist Master Baimei. He knew that although the young man in front of him was young, his wisdom and courage were beyond ordinary people.
Ren Xiaoyao stared into the distance, his tone determined: "I have decided to go to the Qingming Sect's forbidden area, 'Taixu Fantasy Land', where all the secrets about my mother may be hidden. Uncle, please help me to break the seal together."
Taoist Master Baimei's expression changed slightly when he heard this. "The Great Illusionary Realm is a forbidden place of our sect. It is full of traps and extremely dangerous. The sect masters of all generations have strictly prohibited disciples from entering without permission. The young master's actions may anger the sect master and many elders."
Ren Xiaoyao turned to look at Baimei, his eyes revealing earnestness and determination: "Uncle, I am not acting rashly. I firmly believe that my mother must have been wronged in the past. If the mystery can be solved, not only can her name be cleared, but perhaps the grudge between my father and I can also be resolved. This matter is related to the mystery of my life experience, the reputation of Qingming Sect, and even more to the hope of a woman's grievances being redressed. Uncle, are you willing to help me?"
Taoist Master Baimei looked at Ren Xiaoyao's eyes full of expectation and determination, and couldn't help but be moved. He understood that Ren Xiaoyao was not acting on impulse, but made the decision after careful consideration. He sighed and nodded, "Well, I am willing to accompany you on this adventure, but we must be extremely cautious. We must first find the key to open the Grand Illusionary Realm - 'Green Phosphorus Crystal'."
"Green phosphorus crystal?" Ren Xiaoyao asked doubtfully.
Taoist Master Baimei explained: "This crystal is a treasure left by the founder of our sect. Only with this crystal can we trigger the entrance to the Great Illusionary Realm. It is said that it is hidden in a secret place called 'Lingyun Valley', where clouds and mists are lingering and fierce beasts are rampant. It is difficult for ordinary disciples to set foot there. We need to obtain the Green Phosphorus Crystal first, and then try to enter the Great Illusionary Realm."
Ren Xiaoyao nodded and said, "There is no time to lose, let's set off now."
So, the two of them, each with their own thoughts, quietly left the main peak of Qingming Sect and embarked on the arduous journey of searching for the Jade Phosphorus Crystal. They crossed the forest and the stream, avoided the patrolling disciples, and headed straight for the legendary Lingyun Valley. On the way, Taoist Master Baimei taught Ren Xiaoyao some Qingming Sect's unique light skills and formation knowledge in order to prepare for possible crises.
A few days later, they finally arrived at Lingyun Valley. The valley entrance was shrouded in mist, like a fairyland, but also exuding a gloomy atmosphere. Ren Xiaoyao and Taoist Baimei looked at each other, and they understood each other, and walked into this mysterious valley hand in hand. As soon as they stepped in, they felt a chill coming towards them, and the surroundings were filled with a faint phosphorescent light, reflecting the strange shapes of the rugged stone walls.
According to the records in ancient books, they went deep into the valley along the winding path, slaying demons and cracking many traps along the way. In a fierce battle with a thousand-year-old ice silkworm, Ren Xiaoyao successfully repelled the ice silkworm with his agility and deep internal strength, and took out a crystal stone emitting faint blue fluorescence from its belly. Taoist Master Baimei identified it and confirmed that it was the green phosphorus crystal they had been looking for.
Holding the Jade Phosphorus Crystal, Ren Xiaoyao and Taoist Master Baimei returned to Qingming Sect again and quietly sneaked into the edge of the forbidden area. With the help of the power of the crystal, they successfully opened the mysterious passage to the Great Illusion. The two took a deep breath and stepped into the unknown illusion hand in hand, their hearts filled with anticipation and tension for the truth that was about to be revealed.
At the same time, the leader of Qingming Sect and Ren Haoyu are confronting each other at the top of the main peak. A storm surrounding Ren Xiaoyao's life experience and the fate of Qingming Sect is quietly brewing... Ren Xiaoyao saw Taoist Master Baimei turn into smoke and go straight into his sea of consciousness. He knew that this was the profound Taoist "Soul Out of the Body" technique, which is difficult for ordinary warriors to achieve. However, facing the seal he carefully laid, Taoist Master Baimei broke through so easily, which shows that he is very skilled and that the crisis Ren Xiaoyao is facing is not trivial.
In the sea of consciousness, the black-robed man sat on a high seat, majestic as a mountain, and his deep eyes seemed to be able to see through all the falsehoods in the world. Taoist Master Baimei was bound inside, unable to move. Although he was horrified, he dared not resist at all. The black-robed man coldly questioned his crime, and Taoist Master Baimei could only weave lies in an attempt to get away with it.
However, Ren Xiaoyao was not fooled by his sweet words. When he mentioned the "girl" in his words, Taoist Master Baimei was shocked and thought to himself, could it be Ren Xiaoyao's biological mother? This matter obviously touched the deepest pain in Ren Xiaoyao's heart. His face suddenly changed and he was determined to save his mother no matter what.
Facing Ren Xiaoyao's determination, Taoist Master Baimei did not dare to neglect him and immediately bowed his head and called him "old slave", indicating that he was willing to serve with all his strength. The man in black robe nodded slightly and waved his hand to signal Taoist Master Baimei to leave. Taoist Master Baimei was as if he had been pardoned, and he moved his body to take the opportunity to escape.
At this moment, Ren Xiaoyao's sea of consciousness suddenly became turbulent, and an invisible force surged like a raging tide, instantly engulfing Taoist Master Baimei. Taoist Master Baimei exclaimed, and white light flashed around him. He tried his best to stabilize his soul and tried to resist this sudden impact. Seeing this, the black-robed man raised a barely perceptible sneer at the corner of his mouth, and it was obvious that everything was under his control.
At the same time, outside, Ren Haoyu stood on the cliff, staring at Ren Xiaoyao's figure with his eyes closed, thinking to himself: "Master Baimei has entered his sea of consciousness. If I can take this opportunity to force out the secret of Ren Xiaoyao, maybe I can get back what I lost."
The mountain wind whistled, making Ren Haoyu's robe rustle. A hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, and he secretly urged the true energy in his body, ready to take action at any time to help Taoist Baimei. He knew very well that Ren Xiaoyao was not an easy person to deal with, and even if he seemed to be in trouble at the moment, he must not take it lightly.
Deep in Ren Xiaoyao's sea of consciousness, Taoist Master Baimei was struggling against the invisible force. His soul was fluctuating in the vortex, and it seemed that he might be completely swallowed up at any time. The man in black robe watched coldly, as if waiting for the best opportunity to defeat Taoist Master Baimei's defense in one fell swoop.
At this moment, Taoist Master Baimei suddenly felt a stream of clear water gushing out from his heart, instantly filling his whole body, and his originally shaky soul instantly stabilized. He was delighted, knowing that this was done intentionally by Ren Xiaoyao to test his loyalty and strength. He quickly adjusted his state, using the force of the clear water to fight back, and struggled to break free from the shackles of the invisible vortex.
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