in2ebook Chapter 309: Revelation of the Ancient Prophecy
Chapter 309: Revelation of the Ancient Prophecy
Gao Xingchen frowned, and repeatedly chewed over the words in the ancient book: "When the stars fall and darkness falls, those with the blood of the stars will face unprecedented challenges. His fate will be closely linked to a mysterious prophecy..." He told Nan Li every detail of his fight with the mysterious figure, as well as that familiar feeling.
After Nan Li heard this, her beautiful eyes were filled with solemnity, "Blood of the Stars... Could it be that you are really..." She did not continue, but Gao Xingchen understood what she meant. Could it be that she was not from Qingyun Continent, but from the distant Nine Star Realm?
"Xingchen, you don't have to worry too much. Prophecies are just prophecies after all. What the future will be like still depends on ourselves." Nanli held Gao Xingchen's hand and comforted him softly.
"Yes, you are right." Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and temporarily suppressed the chaotic thoughts in his mind. "Our most urgent task now is to find out what this prophecy means, who the mysterious figure is, and what he wants to do."
In order to solve the mystery of the prophecy, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li decided to visit a hermit master, Zhao Xianren. Zhao Xianren is an old monster who has lived for thousands of years. It is said that he is proficient in astrology and divination and knows everything.
The two came to the cave where Immortal Zhao lived in seclusion, only to see clouds and mist lingering at the entrance of the cave, with fairy air floating in the air, just like a fairyland on earth.
"I am Gao Xingchen, a junior, and I, along with my wife Nanli, have come to visit Master Zhao. I hope you can give me some advice." Gao Xingchen said respectfully towards the cave.
After a moment, an old voice came from the cave, "Come in."
The two men walked into the cave and saw a white-haired old man with an immortal look sitting cross-legged on a cushion. It was Immortal Zhao.
Gao Xingchen told Zhao Xianren the content of the prophecy and recent events in detail. After listening, Zhao Xianren stroked his long white beard and fell into deep thought.
After a long time, Immortal Zhao opened his eyes, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, "So that's how it is, so that's how it is..."
"Senior, do you know what this prophecy means?" Gao Xingchen asked anxiously.
"The secret of heaven cannot be revealed." Immortal Zhao shook his head, but then said, "However, I can tell you that this prophecy contains an extremely powerful force. If you can obtain this power, you can resolve the crisis in front of you."
"Then how can we get this power?" Gao Xingchen asked.
"According to the prophecy, you need to go to the ancient temple deep in the misty forest. There, you will find the answer." Immortal Zhao pointed to the north and said, "Remember, the ancient temple is full of dangers. You must be careful and act within your ability."
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other and saw the determination in each other's eyes. In order to cope with the upcoming challenges, they must obtain this power! So, the two bid farewell to Zhao Xianren and embarked on the journey to the Misty Forest...
After bidding farewell to Immortal Zhao, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li did not stop for a moment and immediately set off for the Misty Forest. As its name suggests, this forest is shrouded in thick fog all year round, with extremely low visibility. Coupled with the complex terrain and miasma, even experienced hunters can easily get lost in it.
"Be careful, this fog seems a little strange." Nanli said softly, and waved her white hand. A layer of light blue halo enveloped the two of them, isolating them from the surrounding fog and miasma.
Gao Xingchen nodded, tightened his grip on the Star Sword, and looked around vigilantly. The deeper into the misty forest, the taller the surrounding trees became, blocking out the sun and almost completely blocking out the sunlight, making it even more eerie.
"Roar!"
A low animal roar came from the front, shaking the surrounding leaves rustling. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other, and saw solemnity in each other's eyes.
"Looks like we're in trouble." Gao Xingchen chuckled and protected Nan Li behind him. Flames burned on the Xingchen Sword, illuminating the surrounding darkness.
A huge black bear slowly walked out of the bushes, staring at Gao Xingchen and Nan Li with its blood-red eyes and growling, obviously treating them as invaders.
"You beast, you're looking for death!" Gao Xingchen snorted coldly, and his figure flashed, turning into a stream of light and rushing towards the black bear. The Xingchen Sword carried a sharp sword energy and went straight to the black bear's vital point.
The black bear was not to be outdone, waving its huge bear paw with overwhelming momentum, rushing towards Gao Xingchen's attack. For a moment, sword energy was everywhere, beast roars were heard, and a fierce battle unfolded in the misty forest.
After a fierce battle, Gao Xingchen finally killed the black bear with his superb swordsmanship and powerful strength. However, this was only the first test they encountered. On the way to the ancient temple, there were countless traps and powerful guardians waiting for them.
"careful!"
Nan Li suddenly exclaimed, and stretched out her hand to pull Gao Xingchen aside. Right where they were standing, the ground suddenly cracked, revealing a bottomless trap.
"That was a close call!" Gao Xingchen broke out in a cold sweat. If Nan Li hadn't reacted in time, they would have probably fallen into the trap.
"It seems that the defense of this ancient temple is indeed strict." Nanli said solemnly.
They continued to move forward, and along the way, they encountered all kinds of traps, sometimes it was a sudden arrow shot out, sometimes it was a poison needle hidden in the wall, and sometimes it was an illusion that suddenly appeared. Each time was extremely thrilling.
However, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li relied on their extraordinary wisdom and tacit cooperation to resolve these crises one by one. They finally came to the depths of the ancient temple, and an ancient and mysterious hall appeared in front of them.
In the center of the hall, there is an ancient altar. There is nothing on the altar except a beam of light falling from the sky, shining on the center of the altar, forming a circle of light.
"Is this the source of power?" Gao Xingchen murmured to himself.
At this moment, a book suddenly appeared in the aperture. The book was simple and plain, without any decoration, but it exuded a powerful power fluctuation.
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other and saw the surprise and expectation in each other's eyes. They walked carefully to the altar and reached out to touch the ancient book.
Suddenly, the light from the book became brighter, enveloping Gao Xingchen and Nan Li.
When the light faded, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li found themselves in a strange space, and the ancient book was lying quietly in front of them...
Gao Xingchen carefully opened the ancient book in his hand, and a dusty breath of time came to his face. The pages were yellowed, and the words on them were obscure and difficult to understand, as if they were whispers from ancient times. Nan Li came closer and read carefully with him.
"When chaos first began, heaven and earth were not yet separated, there were shadows but no forms, no names or appearances..." Gao Xingchen recited in a low voice. These words seemed to contain some kind of mysterious power, echoing in his mind.
"This seems to be a description of the origin of the world?" Nanli frowned slightly. She was not familiar with these ancient legends.
As they read deeper, the contents of the ancient book gradually became clearer. This was not just a myth, but a record of a powerful practice in ancient times. Among them, a practice called "Wu Xiang Shen Gong" caught their attention.
"The formless magic skill, using the formless to counter the formless, using the formless to restrain the formless..." Gao Xingchen muttered to himself, with a flash of enlightenment in his eyes, "Could this be the method to restrain that mysterious figure?"
Nan Li also saw this description, but a trace of worry appeared on her face: "The conditions for practicing this technique are extremely harsh. It requires the practitioner to have extremely high talent and understanding. More importantly, it requires the practitioner to endure pain that ordinary people can hardly imagine."
Gao Xingchen took a deep breath, his eyes determined: "In order to protect the Nine Star Realm, in order to protect everything we cherish, no matter what the cost, I will give it a try!"
Nan Li looked at him deeply and did not dissuade him. She held Gao Xingchen's hand tightly and said firmly: "No matter what difficulties you encounter, I will stay with you."
They decided to practice in seclusion in this ancient temple. The temple was filled with an ancient and mysterious atmosphere, as if time had stopped here. The two of them abandoned all distractions and devoted themselves to practice.
The practice of "Wu Xiang Sheng Gong" was as arduous as predicted. Gao Xingchen needed to decompose his spiritual power into countless tiny "Wu Xiang Powers". This process was like tearing the soul apart and reassembling it, and the pain was indescribable.
Whenever Gao Xingchen was in unbearable pain, Nanli would stay by his side, heal his wounds, and encourage him to persevere. The two supported each other and faced the difficulties and obstacles on the road of cultivation together.
Day after day, Gao Xingchen's practice gradually improved. He could feel the "force of formlessness" in his body gradually growing stronger, and a powerful force was brewing in his body. Nan Li also continued to improve in the process of practice, and her strength was significantly improved.
However, just when they were about to complete the practice of "Formless Divine Art" and break through the final bottleneck, a powerful aura suddenly descended, breaking the tranquility of the temple.
"I finally found you!" A cold voice echoed in the temple. The familiar and terrifying breath made Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's hearts instantly rise to their throats.
The mysterious figure appeared again!
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other, and both saw solemnity in each other's eyes. The mysterious figure appeared earlier than they expected. The Wuxiang Divine Art has not yet been fully developed, and the chances of winning against the enemy at this moment are slim.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Gao Xingchen held Nan Li's cold hand with his backhand, giving her strength. During these days together, their relationship had already surpassed a simple cooperative relationship, and in the face of the test of life and death, it was even more precious.
"Yes." Nan Li nodded gently. The determination in Gao Xingchen's eyes gave her great courage. She drew out the soft sword from her waist. The sword body hummed softly, emitting a cold light, as if responding to the master's determination.
“Hehehe, don’t waste your energy. Today you can’t escape even if you have wings!” A cold voice echoed in the empty temple. Although the person could not be seen, the suffocating sense of oppression could be felt.
Gao Xingchen protected Nan Li behind him, his spiritual power circulated to the extreme, and the power of formlessness was ready to move. He knew that today's battle was inevitable.
"If you want to hurt her, you have to get past me first!" Gao Xingchen roared and rushed out like an arrow.
"You don't know what you can do!" With a cold snort, a black shadow descended from the sky with the power to destroy the world, and confronted Gao Xingchen head-on.
boom!
There was a loud bang, the ground shook, and the walls of the temple were instantly covered with cracks. Gao Xingchen was knocked back several steps, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.
"Xingchen!" Nan Li exclaimed, flew up, and fought side by side with Gao Xingchen. She was agile, like a dancing butterfly, shuttling between the attacks of the black shadows, looking for the opponent's flaws.
However, the black shadow was too powerful, and even if Gao Xingchen and Nan Li joined forces, they could not resist it. Although the Wuxiang Divine Art was powerful, it had been practiced for a short time and could not exert its full power.
"Haha, is this your strength? How disappointing!" The black shadow laughed wildly, and his attack became more and more fierce.
Seeing the two of them gradually losing the upper hand, Gao Xingchen was extremely anxious. Was he really going to die here today?
At this moment, he suddenly remembered the description of the formless magic power in ancient books: The formless power originates from heaven and earth, is integrated into all things, and can only be controlled by the mind to exert its true power.
Control it with the heart? Gao Xingchen's heart moved. He closed his eyes, put aside all distracting thoughts, and felt everything around him, felt Nanli's breath, and felt the power flowing between heaven and earth.
Gradually, he seemed to have entered a wonderful state. Everything around him became clear. He could feel the flow of every energy in the air and even hear the sound of his own heartbeat.
At this moment, a powerful force surged out from his heart, flowed through his limbs and bones, and finally gathered in his palms.
Gao Xingchen suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes gleaming with brilliance. He formed seals with his hands and shouted in a low voice: "Formless Divine Palm!"
A dazzling light gushed out from his palm and turned into a huge hand, which slapped towards the black shadow with the power to destroy the world.
The black shadow obviously did not expect Gao Xingchen to burst out with such powerful force. He had no time to dodge and was hit head-on by the giant palm.
After a loud bang, the black shadow was blown away and hit the wall of the temple heavily. The whole temple shook violently, as if it would collapse at any time.
"Cough cough..." The black shadow struggled to stand up, coughing up blood, his eyes filled with horror, "How is this possible? How can you have such a powerful force?"
Gao Xingchen ignored his exclamation, and walked towards the shadow step by step, his eyes full of murderous intent. Today, he must kill this man and rid the Nine Star Realm of harm!
However, at this moment, a sudden change occurred!
A deafening roar came from the depths of the temple, as if it came from an ancient ferocious beast, making people shudder.
Immediately afterwards, the ground began to shake violently, cracks spread out, and the entire temple was on the verge of collapse.
"Not good!" Gao Xingchen's face changed drastically, "He actually used his own power to awaken the ancient seal in the temple!"
The black shadow showed a sinister smile on his face. He pointed at Gao Xingchen and Nan Li and said with gritted teeth: "You will be buried with this temple! Hahahaha..."
Before he finished speaking, the ground in the center of the temple suddenly collapsed, and a huge claw stretched out from the ground, grabbing Gao Xingchen and Nan Li with a suffocating sense of oppression...