Chapter 1380
Chapter 1380
Qin He's fingertip condensed into fine threads of demonic energy, which slowly traveled along the dragon patterns on the bronze box.
Fine dust accumulated in the dragon-patterned grooves. The moment the demonic energy touched them, the dust turned into blue smoke and dissipated, and a light blue halo appeared on the box.
The first layer of restrictions was more robust than expected. When the demonic energy was injected, it was like pushing a piece of cotton soaked in water, with invisible resistance for every inch it moved forward.
"Turn half a circle following the curve of the dragon's neck," came Long Qingyun's reminder from the Black Demon Banner.
Qin He adjusted the direction of the demonic energy as instructed. When the demonic threads reached the neck of the dragon pattern, the box suddenly trembled slightly, and the azure light spread out like ripples on water.
The originally taut dragon patterns gradually softened, and the first restriction dissipated silently, like ice and snow melting away.
The second layer of restrictions is hidden behind the glass node.
Qin He hovered his fingertip above a ruby the size of a pigeon egg, and his demonic energy transformed into wisps of smoke, slowly seeping into the gem's interior.
The magical power within the gem collided with the demonic energy, producing a faint "sizzling" sound, and the red light flickered, as if it might explode at any moment.
"Slow down, don't let the two forces clash." Long Qingyun's voice carried a hint of tension.
Qin He slowed his movements, and the demonic energy flowed like a stream along the patterns of the gemstone, gradually enveloping the core of the inner restriction.
After a short while, the red light of the ruby stabilized and flowed along the dragon pattern to the bottom of the box, thus breaking the second layer of restrictions.
The third layer is an invisible airflow barrier.
When the demonic energy entered the box, it encountered an invisible barrier.
This barrier has no physical substance, yet it possesses an extremely strong repulsive force. The moment the demonic energy touches it, it is repelled, without even giving it a chance to probe.
“Use your purest wisp of true demonic energy,” Long Qingyun said in a deep voice. “This layer is a protective barrier provided by the primordial laws; ordinary demonic energy cannot break through it.”
Qin He's brow twitched slightly, and the demonic cloud millstone within his dantian began to spin, releasing a wisp of black energy as thin as a hair, carrying an aura of utter stillness and annihilation.
The moment this wisp of demonic energy touched the barrier, the originally hard barrier melted like spring water, forcefully making way for a passage.
"Click."
A crisp sound came from inside the box, and the lid of the bronze box slowly lifted up, revealing a soft golden light through the gap. It was not domineering at all, but it carried a power that could quiet the world.
Qin He held his breath and watched as the box lid opened completely.
The bottom of the box was covered with a layer of silver-white velvet, on which a cluster of pale golden light floated.
The point of light, about the size of a fist, was composed of countless tiny particles of light and rotated slowly, with each rotation causing faint ripples of law to spread outwards.
These are fragments of the Primordial Law.
It has no fixed form, its light is soft but not dazzling, and its aura is so pure that it contains no impurities. It is neither biased towards spiritual power nor close to demonic energy, yet it can resonate with both in a subtle way.
Qin He could clearly feel the fluctuations emanating from the fragments drilling into his meridians, causing a slight loosening of his bottleneck in enlightenment.
He stretched out his finger and gently touched the spot of light.
There was no expected shock, nor any hidden restrictions. Instead, a gentle power spread from his fingertips, like a spring drizzle nourishing parched land.
After confirming that it was safe, Qin He turned his palm upward and slowly activated his demonic energy to envelop the pale golden light.
The light did not resist; drawn by the demonic energy, it slowly drifted toward his chest, finally transforming into a stream of light that entered his body.
In an instant, Qin He felt the demonic cloud millstone in his dantian start spinning wildly, and fragments of the primordial laws were circulating in his meridians. In just a few breaths, Qin He's perception of the laws of heaven and earth became much clearer.
He closed his eyes, silently processing this sudden change. After a moment, he opened his eyes, a flash of understanding in them.
This fragment can indeed help one break through to the Other Shore Realm, or even the Saint Realm.
But no one knows its origin, which is so magical.
Qin He didn't delay any longer. With a wave of his hand, all the other treasures in the box, along with the spiritual treasures and jade bottles on the shelf, were put into his storage bag.
The movements were swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.
"Walk."
He turned to look at Long Mingyuan and the others at the door, flicked his sleeve, and a gentle stream of demonic energy swept them up.
Long Qingyao clenched her fists subconsciously, but felt no malice. She only felt her body lighten and was enveloped as she flew out of the secret room.
As soon as he flew out of the ancestral hall, Qin He's brows suddenly furrowed.
A faint trace of holy light lingered in the air, almost imperceptible, as if it had just been deliberately erased.
What bothered him even more was a faint warning coming from the depths of his spiritual sense, as if a pair of eyes were peering out from the distant clouds.
The commotion at the Long family mansion was so great that it eventually attracted attention.
"Fellow Daoist, isn't it inappropriate to leave like this?"
Before the words were even finished, the clouds in the sky suddenly surged like solidified ink, and before the two figures could be seen, an overwhelming pressure, like a solid mountain, pressed down on Qin He and the others.
Long Qingyao and the others turned pale. Their spiritual energy was forced to stop flowing by the pressure, and even their breathing became labored.
Once the figure solidified, the gray-robed old man on the left stood with his hands behind his back. Stardust seemed to swirl around his clothes, and the hideous scar on his left cheek glowed with a faint spiritual light of law in the void. The black iron short spear in his hand looked crude, but the tip of the spear held a point of cold blue light, causing the surrounding void to distort slightly.
The young man in the blue robe on the right had a fair complexion, and his hair was entwined with water-colored runes that were difficult to see with the naked eye. The water patterns around his body were not ordinary spiritual power, but rather carried the desolation of the deep sea abyss. With each turn, it seemed as if thousands of water souls were whispering.
The two did not move, yet they had already formed a cage around heaven and earth. An invisible net wove around them, and the spiritual light shimmering on the net was the power of the fundamental laws that only experts in the Other Shore Realm could touch.
"You think we two wouldn't dare to fight with all our might if you ate all by yourself?" the gray-robed old man said. His voice was not loud, but it was like a bell striking everyone's ears, causing the surrounding air to ripple.
"If you have the strength, then go ahead and use it." Qin He's eyes turned cold, and he didn't waste any words.
He still had the Long family member wrapped in his left hand, while his right hand slammed out two palms.
The first palm strike was aimed at the gray-robed elder. The demonic energy condensed into an invisible giant axe, carrying the power to split mountains and shatter rocks, and aimed straight for the opponent's heart.
The old man's expression changed slightly, but he showed no panic. With a gentle flick of his black iron short spear, the tip of the spear flashed with a cold, dark blue light, and he actually managed to block the giant axe.
With a deafening clang, the collision caused the void to tremble. Several fine cracks appeared in the void beneath the old man's feet, but his figure only floated backward a few feet. His face immediately darkened.
The second palm struck the blue-robed youth, the demonic energy transforming into a black vortex that instantly devoured the water-patterned laws the youth had condensed.
With a flick of his finger, the youth's water-colored runes suddenly exploded, transforming into a vast curtain of water that blocked his path. The instant the vortex collided with the water curtain, countless fine cracks of law spread through the void. The youth let out a muffled groan, staggering back several feet, his face slightly pale. However, he immediately raised his hand to form a hand seal, and the water patterns around his body condensed again, instantly stabilizing his aura.
With just two palm strikes, he forced the two cultivators at the Other Shore Realm back.
The old man in the gray robe frowned, his eyes filled with solemnity.
He could sense that the opponent was stronger than before, and the domineering nature of that demonic energy had clearly touched the threshold of the Other Shore Realm.
In just a short while!
The Long family's secret treasure is indeed as good as its reputation; it must be because of the Long family's secret treasure.
However, at this moment, no matter how precious this treasure was, the two of them no longer had the chance to fight over it.
"Considering the hardships you've endured in your cultivation, if you dare to speak so recklessly again, don't blame me for being impolite," Qin He coldly retorted.
"go!"
Seeing this, the gray-robed elder had no choice but to grit his teeth, pull the blue-robed youth who was still recuperating, turn around and transform into two streaks of light, disappearing into the distance.
They knew very well that if they continued fighting, they would really lose their lives.
If it were just now, it would have been possible to at least get a share of the other treasures, if not the secret treasure itself. But now, they are no match for them at all.
Qin He did not pursue them; his priority now was to leave Yunlai City.
Cultivators at the Other Shore Realm are no longer ordinary cultivators. Even the weakest cultivator at the Other Shore Realm can be quite troublesome if they fight to the death.
The power of laws, even if only touched, is extraordinary.
With a flick of his sleeve, he led the Long family members and transformed into a black shadow, speeding southward and disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.
In the mountains outside the city, the old man in the gray robe and the young man in the blue robe stopped in their tracks.
The old man wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, the scar twisting even more grotesquely: "It's even more terrifying than the rumors say. A mere Divine Bridge Realm cultivator can fight against us. Apart from that Heavenly Demon, there probably isn't another one like him."
The blue-robed youth, pale-faced, nodded. "Long Qingyun is most likely in his hands. He's not quite dead yet, otherwise, the fragment of the Origin Law wouldn't have been so easy to take. We were planning to ambush him when he collected the fragment, but we miscalculated."
"We must report this to the Divine Court immediately and use them as a tool to kill him." A hint of resentment flashed in the old man's eyes. "Only if the Divine Court intervenes will we have a chance."
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