jdhmnovel Chapter 491 A brief period of calm and reflection
Chapter 491 A brief period of calm and reflection
After the sect crisis was resolved, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen seemed to have temporarily escaped from a thrilling storm and finally ushered in this hard-earned time of peace.
Yun Yao dragged her slightly tired body back to her residence. As soon as she stepped into the door, the familiar quiet atmosphere came to her face, which made her tense heartstrings relax a little. She walked straight to the futon in the room, slowly sat down cross-legged, gently closed her eyes, and began to silently circulate her spiritual power to regulate the disordered breath in her body. Although she had fought against Liu Yan'er and her minions with the help of the system and Chu Mochen, she finally turned danger into safety, but the thrills and excessive consumption of spiritual power in the process still made her feel physically and mentally exhausted.
However, under the exhaustion, she was more emotional about this storm. Yun Yao knew that the system played an indispensable role in successfully exposing Liu Yan'er's conspiracy. Recalling the discovery of those suspicious letter fragments in the library, if it were not for the system's sharp prompts and powerful analysis capabilities, she would not have been able to detect the extremely obscure clues of Liu Yan'er's communication with the mysterious forces in the outside world. The handwriting on the letter seemed to be shrouded in a layer of fog, blurry and difficult to distinguish. Even if ordinary cultivators stared at it for a whole day, they would only be confused. However, under the "wisdom eye" of the system, it was like clearing the clouds and seeing the sun, faintly pointing to the shocking secrets hidden behind it.
Also, in the process of exploring the secret stronghold, the concealment skills provided by the system allowed her and Chu Mochen to shuttle between the heavy guards like ghosts, cleverly avoiding waves of patrolling monks. Without such magical means, I am afraid that as soon as they approached the stronghold, they would trigger countless magic array alarms and fall into an irretrievable situation. Yun Yao secretly rejoiced in her heart, and at the same time, she became more and more dependent on and curious about the system. She decided to take advantage of this rare leisure time to study the system functions more deeply, hoping to dig out more hidden secrets that would help improve her strength.
On the other side, Chu Mochen also returned to his residence. He gently placed the long sword on the sword rack, and the sword body was still trembling slightly, as if telling the afterglow of the fierce battle he had experienced not long ago. Chu Mochen also sat on the ground, closed his eyes and began to meditate, reviewing every detail of the battle. In many battles with the enemy, although he repeatedly defeated the powerful enemy with his superb swordsmanship, he also realized his many shortcomings.
Take the melee after the alarm was triggered in the secret base, for example. The enemies came like a tide, attacking one wave after another. When he swung his sword to resist, he found that although his sword energy was extremely sharp and could instantly repel several enemies, it consumed a lot of spiritual power. If the battle lasted longer, once the spiritual power was exhausted, the consequences would be disastrous. Moreover, when facing the coordinated attack of multiple enemies, his defensive moves were a bit simple, and the enemy almost found a flaw several times. If it weren't for Yun Yao's timely help, he would have been injured long ago.
Chu Mochen secretly made up his mind to make up for these shortcomings in his future practice. He knew that as he and Yun Yao became more famous in the world of cultivation, the challenges they would face in the future would become stronger and more dangerous. In order to better protect Yun Yao and the sect, he had to make himself stronger. So, he abandoned all distractions and immersed himself in practice, trying to draw inspiration from past combat experiences, improve his swordsmanship, and increase the efficiency of using spiritual power.
During this short period of peace, the sect gradually returned to its former tranquility. Disciples shuttled between the mountains as usual, went to the martial arts arena to practice their skills, or studied classics in the library to absorb the nutrients of knowledge. Occasionally, a few familiar disciples passed by Yun Yao's residence and could not help but stop for a moment, with awe and admiration in their eyes. After all, in this sect crisis, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen stepped forward and turned the tide, and have become heroes in everyone's hearts.
However, Yun Yao did not slack off in the slightest because of these external praises. She spent a lot of time every day studying the system, trying to establish a deeper level of communication with the system. One afternoon, the sun shone through the cracks in the window, casting a few tiny rays of light and shadows on the ancient jade plate in front of Yun Yao. This jade plate was one of the physical forms that the system occasionally manifested, to help her better understand and control the system functions.
Yun Yao gently stroked the jade plate, concentrating her mind and slowly injecting a ray of spiritual power into it. In an instant, the jade plate shone brightly, and countless mysterious runes emerged in the air, interweaving into complex patterns. Yun Yao stared at these runes intently, and with the experience she had accumulated before, she tried to interpret the information contained in them. Gradually, she discovered that the system seemed to hide a brand new task module. Unlike the previous system of simply completing fixed tasks to obtain rewards, this module focused more on independent exploration and challenges.
For example, one of the missions was to explore a forbidden valley deep in the back mountain of the sect. It was said that it was once the place where an ancient great power had been in seclusion. Although it had gone through many changes over the years, it still retained some mysterious power. If one could successfully enter and comprehend the secrets, one's strength would surely make a qualitative leap. Yun Yao's heart moved, and she secretly kept this mission in mind, planning to go there with Chu Mochen to explore when the time was right.
At the same time, Chu Mochen also made new breakthroughs in swordsmanship. He spent many days in seclusion in the martial arts arena, repeatedly practicing various sword moves, and the integration of spiritual power and sword moves became more and more exquisite. In the past, when he drew his sword, his sword energy was strong, but the continuity was slightly insufficient. Now, after hard training, when he swung his sword, his sword energy was as long as a dragon, continuous and powerful. He also tried to integrate some defensive moves into the offense, creating a unique sword method that combines offense and defense.
In order to test his training results, Chu Mochen sought out several fellow disciples to learn from him. In the martial arts arena, he was agile and his sword was as fast as lightning. Every swing of his sword caused the surrounding spiritual power to surge. Although his fellow disciples tried their best, they still could not resist his fierce attack and were defeated one after another. But Chu Mochen did not become proud and complacent because he knew that there was a difference between actual combat and learning from each other. A real strong enemy would not show mercy like his fellow disciples. He must always be vigilant and constantly improve himself.
During this peaceful time, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen occasionally meet. They either stroll in the sect's garden, admire the exotic flowers and plants that bloom in all seasons, and share their cultivation experiences; or sit in the pavilion on the top of the mountain, overlooking the magnificent scenery of the sect and discussing the future development direction. During one of their meetings, Yun Yao informed Chu Mochen of a new task she had discovered in the system.
After hearing this, Chu Mochen's eyes flashed with excitement. He knew that this might be a great opportunity for them to move to a higher level. "That valley sounds mysterious and must be full of dangers, but in order to improve our strength, no matter how big the risk is, it is worth a try. But we need to be fully prepared and must not act rashly." Chu Mochen frowned slightly and said solemnly.
Yun Yao nodded slightly. She naturally understood the stakes. "I have asked the system to conduct a preliminary survey of the valley. Although I cannot see the whole picture, I have roughly learned some key information. There is an ancient ban at the entrance of the valley, which requires a specific spiritual power fluctuation to open. There also seem to be some guardian beasts inside, whose strength should not be underestimated. What we need to do now is to improve our spiritual power, find a way to open the ban, and prepare some magic weapons to deal with the guardian beasts." Yun Yao analyzed in an orderly manner.
After the two of them had made their decision, they dispersed and continued to devote themselves to their intense training. After Yun Yao returned to her residence, she once again used the power of the system to simulate the spiritual power fluctuations of the valley entrance restriction. She spent a lot of energy, constantly adjusting the frequency and intensity of her own spiritual power, trying to find a pattern that matched it. After countless attempts, one time, the spiritual power fluctuations she emitted caused a strong reaction from the system. A faint light shot out from the jade plate, outlining a phantom in the air that was similar to the valley entrance restriction. Although it was only a flash, it made Yun Yao very happy. She knew that she had found the right direction.
Chu Mochen searched everywhere for a magic weapon suitable for dealing with the guardian beast. He visited many treasure houses and elders' residences in the sect, asking them about the habits and weaknesses of the guardian beasts. Finally, under the guidance of a reclusive elder, he found a magic weapon called "Lingxi Mirror". This magic weapon looks like an ordinary bronze mirror, but it actually contains a powerful insight power. It can see through the disguises of most monsters and understand their attack intentions in advance, which can play a vital role in the battle.
As the preparations gradually improved, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen's strengths also steadily improved. However, they knew that undercurrents were surging under the calm, and the changes in the world of cultivation never stopped. Just as they were concentrating on preparing to explore the valley, a piece of news came quietly from the outside world, instantly breaking this short-lived tranquility - a mysterious relic in the world of cultivation was about to be opened. It was said that there were powerful magic weapons and profound exercises hidden in it, which attracted countless cultivators to move. A new storm was slowly opening.