jdhmnovel Chapter 176 The Spirit King's Restrictions
Chapter 176 The Spirit King's Restrictions
No sooner had the young master of the Gu family slipped out the door than Ye Shuli followed him out, with Jiang Ye naturally following closely behind, like a large pendant.
The young master of the Gu family sneaked around to a secluded corner in the backyard, lowered his voice, and muttered words like "Spirit King Rules" and "setting up checkpoints" into the communication stone.
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye hid behind the artificial hill, eavesdropping and overhearing the entire plot of the young master of the Gu family.
Good heavens, this kid actually colluded with the Spirit King mentor, preparing to make things difficult for Ye Shuli based on the rules of the Spirit King realm!
Back in the hall, Ye Shuli was furious, but she remained outwardly calm, her eyes shining with determination, as if to say, "You think you can stump me with such a little trick?" Jiang Ye held her hand tightly, offering her silent support.
The ancient family members around them watched the upcoming drama with curiosity, like a group of onlookers. The atmosphere was heavy and tense, as if the air itself had frozen.
The Spirit King mentor arrived late, stroking his beard, and began to explain the rules of the Spirit King realm.
With each word he spoke, Ye Shuli's brows furrowed more deeply.
These rules are even more tedious and lengthy than an old woman's foot binding cloth, and some of the harsh requirements are simply incomprehensible.
The young master of the Gu family stood to the side, grinning like a weasel that had stolen a chicken, glancing at Jiang Ye provocatively every now and then, his eyes filled with "You're finished."
Jiang Ye clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking. If Ye Shuli hadn't quietly pulled him back, he would have rushed up and punched the kid long ago.
On the surface, Ye Shuli remained calm, but inwardly she was working at lightning speed, analyzing the loopholes in these rules and devising countermeasures.
"Sister Li, don't be afraid, I'm here!" Jiang Ye whispered in her ear, his tone firm and strong.
Ye Shuli gave him a reassuring look, her lips curving upwards into a confident smile.
"So, Miss Ye, are you ready?" The Spirit King mentor stroked his beard, looking at her with a half-smile.
Ye Shuli smiled slightly, a sly glint in her eyes, "Of course, but..." She paused, her gaze sweeping over the young master of the Gu family and the Spirit King mentor, "Before we begin, I'd like to ask a few questions."
The atmosphere in the hall grew even more tense, and everyone around held their breath.
The Spirit King mentor stroked his beard, while the Ancient Clan Chief crossed his arms and watched all this quietly, seemingly a little curious about this confident woman.
"Miss Ye, please ask away." The Spirit King Instructor's calm tone carried a hint of barely perceptible superiority.
Ye Shuli took a deep breath and began to explain her insights clearly: "First of all, regarding the rules of the Spirit King realm, it mentions 'If the mind is unmoved, all things are still.' What exactly does this mean?" Her words revealed a modern and logical way of thinking, which was refreshing.
The young master of the Gu family curled his lip in disdain, his mockery evident in his words.
"Secondly, the rules mention 'spiritual energy PAR balance.' What does PAR mean here?" Ye Shuli continued to ask, her eyes firm and completely unaffected by the surrounding atmosphere.
The Spirit King's gaze gradually turned serious, and he slowly realized that this woman was not simple.
“Miss Ye, that’s a good question. These questions are indeed quite profound.” The Spirit King mentor nodded slightly and finally answered her question. “‘If the mind is unmoved, all things are still’ means that in the Spirit King realm, one’s mind must reach an extreme level of stability in order to control powerful spiritual energy. As for ‘spiritual energy PAR balance,’ PAR here refers to ‘potential activation rate.’ In the Spirit King realm, only by stimulating potential can one achieve true balance.”
After hearing the Spirit King's explanation, Ye Shuli's eyes brightened even more: "I see, thank you for clearing up my doubts, Master." She smiled slightly and stood there calmly, as if everything was under her control.
The clan patriarch and some clan members showed surprise on their faces, and even the Spirit King mentor couldn't help but look at her with new respect, and admiration arose in the hearts of some of them.
However, the Spirit King mentor was not about to let her off easily. He suddenly revealed a cold smile and raised an even more complex and difficult rule: "Miss Ye, since you are so interested in the rules, let me ask you another question. In the Spirit King realm, how is 'spiritual power resonance' achieved? This is not only about the control of spiritual power, but also a contest of the mind."
Ye Shuli fell into deep thought. People around her began to whisper, and the mocking voice of the young master of the Gu family reached her ears, making her feel even more pressured.
A somber atmosphere enveloped her, but a resolute glint flashed in her eyes.
“Spiritual resonance…” she murmured to herself, then suddenly raised her head and looked directly at her Spirit King mentor. “Mentor, I can try to demonstrate this on the spot.”
Before she finished speaking, she had already strode towards the center of the field, leaving behind a moment of silence.
Ye Shuli walked to the center of the arena, took a deep breath, and looked around. "Everyone, I have a bold hypothesis." She paused, her tone becoming mysterious. "The rules of the Spirit King realm may be related to the ancient legends of the Gu family."
As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.
Everyone looked at each other, as if they had heard something incredible.
Even the usually impassive face of the Gu family patriarch showed a hint of surprise. He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Ye Shuli with great interest.
"Oh? Miss Ye, tell me your thoughts." The Spirit King mentor was also intrigued by Ye Shuli's hypothesis, his tone tinged with curiosity.
Ye Shuli explained in detail, connecting the rules of the Spirit King realm with the ancient legends of the Gu family, and presented a series of evidence and inferences.
She was logical and meticulous, like a seasoned detective, unraveling a secret hidden for many years.
“According to the ancient legends of the Gu family, the ‘spiritual resonance’ at the Spirit King realm requires a special spiritual object—the ‘Heart-Whisper Stone’—to be achieved,” Ye Shuli said, pointing to an ancient stone in the center of the hall. “And this stone is the Heart-Whisper Stone!”
Following her finger, everyone saw that the stone emitted a faint glow, as if it contained enormous energy.
The patriarch of the Gu family's expression changed slightly; clearly, Ye Shuli's discovery shocked him.
"Miss Ye, how can you prove that this stone is the Heart-Whispering Stone?" the Spirit King mentor pressed.
“It’s very simple.” Ye Shuli’s lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile. “As long as I can resonate with this stone, I can prove that my hypothesis is correct.”
After saying that, she reached out and gently touched the Heart Stone.
In an instant, a powerful energy surged from the stone, enveloping her.
Ye Shuli felt as if her body had melted, merging with the Heart-Whispering Stone.
"Sister Li!" Jiang Ye called out worriedly.
However, Ye Shuli ignored him and closed her eyes, focusing intently on feeling the power of the Heart-Whispering Stone.
Time ticked by, and the atmosphere in the hall grew increasingly tense.
Suddenly, Ye Shuli's body emitted a dazzling light, and a powerful spiritual energy wave spread outwards.
The Heart-Whispering Stone resonated with the sound, emitting a series of buzzing noises.
"It's done!" Ye Shuli opened her eyes.
"Incredible!" exclaimed the Spirit King Instructor. "Miss Ye actually resonated with the Heart-Speech Stone!"
The head of the Gu family also smiled approvingly: "Miss Ye, your wisdom and courage are admirable."
The young master of the Gu family turned ashen-faced. He never expected that Ye Shuli would actually do it.
The surrounding clansmen also cast admiring glances at Ye Shuli.
A sense of accomplishment welled up within Ye Shuli. She glanced at Jiang Ye and smiled slightly. Jiang Ye…
Jiang Ye watched as Ye Shuli shone brightly in front of everyone, as if she had a cheat code, dominating the entire scene!
His eyes were sparkling with admiration. This move was absolutely brilliant! No wonder she's the woman he's set his sights on. Amazing!
Before everyone could react, Jiang Ye sneaked over and quickly gave Ye Shuli a kiss on the cheek.
With a crisp, loud "smack," the effect was comparable to stage lighting and sound effects.
Ye Shuli's face instantly turned as red as a ripe tomato, almost dripping blood.
The surrounding air seemed to be filled with pink bubbles; this sudden burst of candy was cloyingly sweet.
The tense atmosphere instantly transformed into a relaxed and cheerful one, with onlookers beaming with maternal smiles, and the air thick with the sweet and sour scent of romance.
However, just when everyone thought Ye Shuli was only one step away from becoming a spirit, the young master of the Gu family, that "sour grapes," started causing trouble again.
He hid behind the crowd, secretly communicating with the guardian of the spirits, his expression like that of a primary school student plotting a prank.
He muttered things like "make it harder" and "teach her a lesson," his tone sinister and vicious, like an avenger crawled out of hell.
Ye Shuli was completely immersed in joy and sweetness, unaware of the undercurrents surging beneath the surface.
She felt herself getting closer and closer to the spirit, as if she could already touch it.
She reached out, wanting to grasp the radiant object, her heart filled with anticipation and excitement.
Suddenly, a powerful force pushed her away, and she staggered a few steps, almost falling.
Jiang Ye quickly caught her and asked with concern, "Sister Li, are you alright?"
Ye Shuli shook her head. She looked up at the place where the spirit was, only to find that it was shrouded in a thick barrier, emitting a chilling energy fluctuation.
"What's going on?" she muttered to herself, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart.
The guardian of the spirit object slowly emerged from behind the barrier, his eyes icy and his tone chilling: "If you want to obtain the spirit object, you must pass my test." His voice was like a call from hell, sending shivers down one's spine.
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye exchanged a glance, both seeing solemnity and worry in each other's eyes.
They knew that a fierce battle was inevitable.
The guardian of the spirit creature slowly raised its weapon, pointed it at Ye Shuli, and said in an icy tone, "Ready? The challenge..."