Chapter 1214 - 1211: Relentless Pursuit
Knowing that he couldn't delay any longer, he had to seize the opportunity to escape. He knew the time was ripe, so he combined his hands and launched a palm strike, using the powerful wave of energy to propel himself away.
The momentum of the sweeping wave of air split the chaotic streams of the world's energy in the environment. They knew they couldn't resist such a powerful strike, so they desperately fled, not wanting to die here.
The cracks formed by the chaotic streams of True Qi and magic power were like blades that devoured everything, ruthlessly cutting into the bodies of the three Yin Spirits. The three great Yin Spirits, battered by the chaos, were covered with wounds, and ultimately fell to the ground, their life or death unknown. With the plight of the three major Yin Spirits, no one dared to pursue Lin Chuan anymore. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Lin Chuan followed the guidance of Blood Tower and headed north, finally reaching a safe place.
It was only at this point that Lin Chuan dared to stop and rest for a while. He knew that the Yin Spirits of the Savage Bear Clan would not pursue him any longer. After all, he wasn't made of iron, and such high-intensity battles were unbearable for anyone!
This level truly was an ideal place for trials; the spiritual energy of this place was extremely abundant, different from the outside world, dense and copious. Lin Chuan felt very comfortable practicing his cultivation methods, and there was a noticeable improvement in the progress of his Heavenly Heart Skill and Sealing Heart Skill, nearing a breakthrough to the fourth level.
While cultivating, Lin Chuan did not realize that his temporary refuge turned out to be a treasure for cultivation. Many Yin Spirits were also heading to where he cultivated. It seemed they too intended to practice here. Lin Chuan didn't expect so many Yin Spirits to come. Now he had to avoid confronting them, otherwise, he would surely suffer a huge loss.
Lin Chuan temporarily left the place, hiding behind some rocks until the Yin Spirits left. Then he carefully observed the area to determine if there was anything unusual. Otherwise, if he was continuously harassed by Yin Spirits while cultivating here every day, it would be a significant loss.
Walking through this level, Lin Chuan observed the Yin Spirits. Most of the Yin Spirits here did not pose much of a threat to him. Lin Chuan knew that battle was the best path for cultivation, but his current strength was indeed not high, only at the fourth level, rendering this place less effective for experience. However, unraveling the mystery of his residence was the primary goal.
Lin Chuan set up an Illusion Array to prevent outside Yin Spirits from disturbing him. After three days, Lin Chuan finally understood that the place he was in had reached another level. Indeed, under Lin Chuan's spiritual power sensing, he discovered many Yin Spirits gathered outside the Illusion Array he set up. Even though they couldn't break through the array, they continued to guard outside, making it difficult for him to leave.
Sensing the number of Yin Spirits outside the cave, he found there were over twenty of them. With the assistance of spiritual power, Lin Chuan identified that most of these were middle and low-level Yin Spirits. Fortunately, there were no high-level ones among them, or else it would have been much more perilous for him.
However, safely leaving was still quite troublesome. Yet, since the Yin Spirits couldn't breach the Illusion Array at the moment, he had some leeway to plan his escape. He couldn't delay for too long, as an increasing number of Yin Spirits gathering would certainly pose a challenging problem.
Even with strong spiritual power, he couldn't fully explore this place yet due to his low realm, but with an increased reach of spiritual power, further investigation should be feasible.
With a plan in mind, Lin Chuan stayed in the narrow cave, closed his eyes, and rested. A great battle awaited him, an unevenly matched one, presenting quite the test for him. As the third watch approached, the Yin Spirits would begin to surround the Illusion Array. Quietly dispelling the Illusion Array outside the cave, Lin Chuan leaped out without hesitation.
Sure enough, Lin Chuan's sudden assault left the Yin Spirits outside the cave unprepared. Lin Chuan had already been cooped up inside the cave for three days. Though the Yin Spirits at this level knew there was a human inside, they didn't know what kind of person or his strength, only summoned by the howling sounds. So by evening, they weren't guarding closely, and were startled to see Lin Chuan sprinting out of the cave, promptly swarming towards where he landed.
Lin Chuan dashed out of the cave and quickly fled, keeping his distance from the over twenty Yin Spirits pursuing him. But he couldn't run too far, lest he stumbled into a high-level Yin Spirit's territory, which would lead to even more dire consequences.
So Lin Chuan continued his hit-and-run tactics, engaging in guerrilla warfare. Each Yin Spirit differed in strength compared to Lin Chuan's, with differences in realm that could not be reconciled by other means. Over time, more and more Yin Spirits fell under Lin Chuan's long sword. Lin Chuan panted heavily, almost out of breath and close to collapse, but by now, only five Yin Spirits kept chasing him.
After such an extended battle, both spirits and Lin Chuan were exhausted. Lin Chuan relied on his indomitable willpower to endure or else he would've been devoured to dust long ago. Why be so persistent?! Seeing Blood Tower no longer engaging in the battle, Lin Chuan figured these entities posed no threat to him anymore.
Lin Chuan felt that his strength was almost depleted, relying solely on his physical endurance to maneuver with the Yin Spirits. After killing three more, Lin Chuan could endure no longer. With the two final Yin Spirits still in pursuit, he noticed dawn approaching, which meant the Yin Spirits of this level would soon come out to train. He climbed onto a large tree to rest temporarily.
After such prolonged combat, Lin Chuan sensed he was on the brink of a breakthrough to the fourth level peak. The two Yin Spirits below relentlessly sought to climb the tree as if to devour him alive. Lin Chuan, exhausted to the limit, disregarded their presence and focused on circulating his True Qi. Feeling one with the world around him, Lin Chuan became unaware of what transpired below.
Lin Chuan remained in this state of oneness with the world for an entire day. No Yin Spirits came to disturb him. Only those strong enough to reach the Nascent Soul of the fourth-level peak could possibly perceive the aura surrounding Lin Chuan's tree. The Yin Spirits of this level could not sense Lin Chuan's presence and thus didn't disturb his cultivation.
When Lin Chuan opened his eyes again, he sensed he had reached the peak of this realm and was on the verge of attaining a higher level. He didn't know what exactly happened for such rapid progress, but it was undeniably beneficial, and Lin Chuan decided not to dwell on it further. He surveyed the surroundings again.
In the desolate place stood only a Nine-colored Sparrow, perched quietly atop a towering tree, surrounded by silence. Upon seeing the sudden appearance of Lin Chuan, it let out a soft chirp, accentuating the tranquility of this otherworldly sanctuary. A towering mountain reaching the sky melded with erratic rock formations and the mountain range, forming an indescribable strangeness. A waterfall cascaded straight down the side of the mountain, painting an exquisite landscape.
Feeling that his presence marred the beauty and tranquility of the mountain range, Lin Chuan approached the waterfall and found himself merging with the natural surroundings, overwhelmed by an indescribable comfort.
Now wasn't the time to indulge; sitting cross-legged on a nearby rock not far from the waterfall, he resumed practicing his cultivation techniques. Given the Illusion Realm's arrangement by Blood Tower, Lin Chuan decided to go along with it, choosing acceptance over struggle. His increase in realm demanded his full attention, unaware even of when Blood Tower left him. Thus, after acclimating for a month in the waterfall's vicinity, Lin Chuan felt that his physical strength had markedly enhanced. Fighting intermediate Yin Spirits with sheer physical prowess now seemed feasible.
As days passed, Lin Chuan remained in this utopian sanctuary for almost two months. Yet, he hadn't managed to catch the Nine-colored Sparrow perched atop the massive trees of the mountain range, despite all his efforts. Now, Lin Chuan was frustrated. He was only a step away from breaking through this realm's peak, having put in substantial effort in this month.
Blood Tower, when it appeared, acknowledged Lin Chuan's commendable progress over the period. He was now close to reaching the size of a sixteen-year-old, his form intricately linked with Lin Chuan's cultivation. The more Lin Chuan cultivated, the more quickly he grew. With such significant transformation in just two months, it was evident that Lin Chuan had truly devoted himself to his practice.
Finally preparing to leave this Illusion Realm, Lin Chuan shifted his focus and arrived at the Yin Spirits' training ground. It wasn't long before three high-level Yin Spirits appeared. Despite facing high-level spirits, Lin Chuan displayed no fear, swiftly joining battle with them.