### Chapter 185: Diary, Exploration, and Ancient Arrays!
Azure Mystic Celestial Mansion.
Shen Baixiu’s eyes sparkled as he whispered, “Bikini? And sunscreen lubricant? What are those?!”
“Sounds like good stuff! I seriously want to check it out someday; I’m increasingly intrigued by Desolate Heaven Emperor,” he added with a grin.
Next to him, Shen Tu Lie scoffed, annoyance dripping from his voice. “What a pair of shameless fools! A lonely man and a woman off exploring some Celestial Spring…”
“Humph!”
After letting out a huff, Shen Tu Lie sneered. What else could possibly happen now?
“By that point, it’s not like they could resist any form—whatever shape, it’s all good!”
“d*mn it! Why didn’t I think of the handsome-guy strategy back then? If only, this sort of opportunity would have fallen into my hands, not for Desolate Heaven Emperor!”
The mere thought filled Shen Tu Lie with regret.
Then he remembered his junior sister Yaru, undoubtedly taking on the form of Desolate Heaven Emperor as well. His heart started bleeding.
Humph!
Shen Tu Lie snatched a jug of wine, chugging it down like a thirsty beast.
It was supposed to be celestial brew, yet right now, all he tasted was bitterness and disappointment.
Shen Baixiu shot him a glance but wore a nonchalant expression, too lazy to offer comfort.
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Azure Prefecture, Southern Region.
Xuanqing Sect.
Yan Changkong frowned as he finished reading the diary.
Though it wasn’t much, given the current circumstances, the next entries might include some unsuitable content for the younger disciples.
He couldn’t help but sigh, “Ah, enough of that! Focusing on spirit stones is the most practical route…”
He glanced at the excitement paining the faces of the younger disciples.
This twisted atmosphere wasn’t going to be corrected easily, so he might as well ignore it and concentrate on resources; development is the way to go!
Feeling a weight lift off his chest, Yan Changkong turned to Grand Elder Chen Xiu and said,
“Grand Elder, let’s see how far we can unleash your creativity.”
“Imagine this: an endless sea, soft sandy beaches, fluffy clouds, and gentle winds; a beautiful fairy wearing nothing but a bikini, walking on that beach…”
Yan Changkong paused dramatically, furrowing his brow in deep thought before continuing,
“This bikini must not be average clothing—suitable for water, modest yet spicy; a real eye-opener—just like… a belly-wrap?”
With his brain stretched thin, that was the most he could conjure.
After finishing, he gazed expectantly at the Grand Elder.
Grand Elder Chen Xiu was momentarily stunned, then slowly squinted his eyes, looking delighted.
Moments later, he suddenly opened his eyes wide.
“I feel it! I’ve got it! Haha, I figured it out!” he exclaimed, bursting with excitement as he looked at Yan Changkong.
“Wait for me; I need to sketch this!”
Without a backward glance, he practically vanished in a flash.
To the others—Elders and Disciples—their antics were old news; no surprise whatsoever.
It was just the Sect Master coming up with another brilliant idea for the Grand Elder to carry out.
Their dynamic was growing more harmonious by the day—a glorious blessing for Xuanqing Sect.
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Qiongying Celestial Mansion.
Han Xingmian smirked after reading the diary. “You really think the Celestial Palace was just trying to trick you into taking a bath? What a naive thought!”
“All you could think about was bikinis… now you want to come back, don’t you?”
Her tone dripped with irritation.
“Ugh!”
“I already said it’s a treasure of my Extreme Ice Celestial Palace! And now, everyone in the cultivation world knows.”
Surprisingly, she wasn’t too worried.
For Extreme Ice Celestial Palace, even if the word got out, who dared to snatch it away?
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If it was just an ordinary power, maybe they wouldn’t be able to protect such a treasure.
Extreme Ice Celestial Palace was feared by all celestial mansions; not something to joke about.
On the contrary!
What truly concerned Han Xingmian were the other awkward experiences shared with him during the Celestial Spring…
Just then, a projection flickered in the distance.
The diary continued to unravel.
In the projection, characters slowly emerged…
Eternal Emperor’s Diary Page Sixty-Eight:
“I flew with the female demon toward the depths of the celestial palace, and that’s when I realized just how vast the territory controlled by Extreme Ice Celestial Palace was…”
“Even with our cultivation, we flew for days to get here.”
“And the deeper we went, the colder it got. This kind of cold, even a typical Great Ascension Period cultivator would struggle to endure for long.”
“Not to mention the bone-cutting gales and snowflakes as big as haystacks falling all around us.”
“Looking around, the howling winds and snow painted a dismal scene.”
“This scenery reminded me of a saying: a lonely figure on a cold river, old friends from the martial world.”
“Rushing all the way, we finally reached our destination.”
“The female demon suddenly halted, her face somber as she pointed down below, and I followed her gaze…”
“In the midst of the icy wasteland, a fountain suddenly appeared, ice-blue, like a piece of emerald embedded in the vast snow.”
“This is the Celestial Spring?!”
“I looked closely; from the outside, it didn’t seem special—just ordinary spring water, small and unremarkable, no larger than a few acres.”
“We descended not far from the Celestial Spring, and at that moment, I felt the calm waters harbor an exceptionally pure energy!”
“No, wait!”
“It was two types of power—one pure and gentle, the other wild and domineering. After a long intermingling, they reached some bizarre balance like yin and yang.”
“And when these forces combined, they formed yet another kind of energy, remarkably fantastic. I had never encountered a place like this before.”
“Before entering… the female demon told me it might hurt a bit, since I wasn’t used to the energies of the Celestial Spring, especially for the first time; the Celestial Spring would improve my physical body, and that would be the most painful part.”
“The female demon also reminded me of some other notes.”
“I took mental notes; though my body was already robust, being cautious never hurts.”
“Our plan was…”
“First, I’d adapt to the Celestial Spring, then we would enter deeper together, exploring if there truly existed an ancient array in those depths.”
“Let’s go for it!”
“Then, Han Xingmian and I entered the fountain one after the other, and only at that moment did I realize it wasn’t just a bit painful; it was downright excruciating!”
“I seriously underestimated the power of this Celestial Spring—it was life-threatening! That penetrating, terrifying energy seemed to seep in through every pore, and even my defensive techniques didn’t alleviate much pain.”
“Hiss—”
“And while these pure energies swelled within my body, the changes were tremendously astonishing. The robust body I thought I had started enhancing at a staggering pace!”
“This discovery left me euphoric; the trip was worth it!”
“As time passed, the pain gradually lessened, replaced by a feeling of comfort instead…”
“I glanced at the female demon; she was also soaking, absorbing energy from the Celestial Spring, but apparently, she wasn’t as fierce as me—she didn’t seem to know how many times she had been here.”
“Watching the dress clinging to her body, I must admit, the curves were impressive!”
“A month later…”
“I sensed the enhancement from the Celestial Spring had peaked; thus, I didn’t hesitate any longer and swam down with the female demon toward the depths.”
“Thankfully, I knew how to manipulate water; otherwise, it would’ve been troublesome.”
“Reaching the base of the Celestial Spring, I discovered ancient array patterns laid out; there was indeed an array here!”
“From the arrangement and array patterns, it was extremely ancient. I couldn’t fathom who would set up an array here?”
“What was the purpose?”
My heart raced as curiosity engulfed me. What secrets could be hidden in such a secluded place?
I thought, this place felt eons old; perhaps it holds truths about history that have long been covered up!
Even a shred of clue would be priceless.
Thus, I began trying to unlock the array…
For sure, there’s more to this than meets the eye!
