Chapter 181: Departure From Death
The jade strings encircling me thrummed with a rhythmic pulsation, akin to heartbeats, enveloping me in what felt like a cocoon of bright green silk. The softer strands that composed the inner layer of this protective barrier clung gently to my robes, intertwining with the fabric. The vibrant green glow cast a surreal light, isolating me from the outside world and imbuing the space with a serene, otherworldly quality.
The battle was easier than expected. His master couldn't fully manifest here, which made sense, given that an immortal had gone through the trouble to create this place.
In the end, though, I couldn't kill either of them. Neither could I sense them, which meant they had been able to escape.
I was annoyed that Hu Jin took the golden apple with him. But there wasn't much I could do about it now. Crying over spilled milk wouldn't help. I would have loved to study it and see how a Yang Fruit affected the body. The information in the Song Clan Library was detailed, but reading about it and seeing it firsthand were two different things.
However, I couldn't stay angry because I had obtained a Sky Grade Technique! Just thinking about it sent a shiver of excitement through me!
To hell with Hu Jin and whatever plans I'd need to make to kill him later! Studying this technique was far more important!
The green cocoon enveloping me began to unravel, its countless jade strings—each finer than a strand of hair—slowly shedding away. As they untangled, the delicate threads faded from sight, dissolving into the air like mist. Not long after, I was left in a silent and dark hallway.
Despite the situation, I felt rather calm. Whenever anger bubbled up at the thought of losing a treasure like the Yang Fruit, my mind wandered toward the Sky Grade Technique.
Eight Mind Phantoms was an intricate technique. While I had read about several Sky Grade Techniques and their workings, possessing one was different. The most significant difference between Sky Grade and Earth Grade Techniques was how versatile a Sky Grade Technique could be in the direction it was intended for. Also, it was complicated as hell.