Chapter 476: Face Slap
The Holy Maiden of the Southern Continent Sacred Land has had a vision problem since childhood, and everyone from Southern Continent knows about it.
However, what many don’t realize is that her unusual eyesight stems from a unique ability of her own.
For instance, when she looks at living beings, she can’t see their physical appearances but can see their souls!
That’s right! In her everyday life, when she looks at people around her, they appear as swirling flames of different colors, with only vague outlines of their bodies—everything else just a void!
Strangely enough, if a living person is wearing clothes, she can see right through them! But if they take them off, well, then she can see the clothes!
She can also see flowers and plants normally, along with portraits and images projected on water—everything else is just fine for her!
Apart from this peculiar condition, she occasionally spots things others can’t see.
All in all, it doesn’t have a huge effect on her daily life, but it can be a bit of a hassle.
However, after living for so long, she’s gotten used to it. Besides, her younger sister helps out, so life isn’t too difficult.
At this moment, the Holy Maiden noticed seven dim stars twinkling above in the sky and frowned slightly, filled with curiosity.
Why on earth are there stars during the day?
Four of them were clustered together directly above the Heavenly Origin Ancestor Talisman, one was near the Master Hall, another was in her direction, and one was in some far-off distance.
The Holy Maiden had studied astrology, but she’d never seen anything like this before; she didn’t get what it meant.
Moreover, these seven stars were likely only visible to her.
“How weird,” she murmured, but since she didn’t feel it was an ominous sign, she decided to brush it off.
…
Time flew by, and before she knew it, three hours had passed, and the sky was gradually darkening.
Qin Wushuang had been staring at the Heavenly Origin Ancestor Talisman, surprised that the Four Beasts Secret Realm hadn’t shown any signs of activity.
Still not out?
Forget about Yun Zhonghe and Mu Jixue, even Su Xiaoxiao hasn’t emerged yet! Well, this is something!
…
Another hour passed, and Qin Wushuang began to feel nervous.
“What if something went wrong?”
Ten hours, and if they stick it out for two more, that’ll be a whole day!
But not a single person had come out! This had never happened in the history of Xuantian Sect!
Could it be that all four of them are just that resilient?
Qin Wushuang felt quite anxious.
A Transformation God from Xuantian Sect hesitated for a moment before speaking to Qin Wushuang. “Master, should we urgently close the Four Beasts Secret Realm?”
Qin Wushuang hesitated.
If they closed the realm, it would take several years to reopen it. If they’re fine inside and this early judgment results in Yun Zhonghe and the others missing their chance to advance, that would be such a waste.
She took a deep breath to calm herself.
She had warned the four kids from the start; they should know what’s up, and they’re all quite talented with enough resilience to last through this.
Of course, Yun Zhonghe and the others are gifted!
Without talent, would Qin Wushuang have the chance to boast with them about staying for a whole day?
It’s not like she was just worried about getting slapped in the face for bragging about making it a day!
After much pondering, Qin Wushuang decided, “Alright, let’s head to the treasure vault, get the Heavenly Mirror, and check the flow of spiritual energy inside. If the energy is still flowing in all four areas, it means they’re still cultivating.”
The Heavenly Mirror is one of Xuantian Sect’s divine artifacts.
It can observe any flow of spiritual energy, and no method can hide from the Heavenly Mirror’s scrutiny.
The Transformation God spoke with a heavy tone, “But… the Heavenly Mirror can peek at the cultivators’ secrets…”
“No worries! I’m the Master; my words are enough!”
Qin Wushuang decisively tossed a jade token to him.
The Transformation God didn’t argue further and left with another Transformation God to fetch the treasure.
Soon, the Heavenly Mirror arrived.
Qin Wushuang held the disc-like mirror delicately, infused it with spiritual energy, and carefully observed the four areas’ fluctuations.
“They’re still cultivating!”
Qin Wushuang sighed in relief, surprised as well.
Lin Zhongyu and Su Xiaoxiao were supposed to be less talented than Yun Zhonghe and Mu Jixue, yet here they are holding strong and looking quite good!
Lin Zhongyu was improving her cultivation while reinforcing the Five Elements Formation to divert the spiritual energy pressure.
Thanks to the Golden Emperor Sacred Eyes, Lin Zhongyu had strong control over spiritual energy; she could self-regulate and adapt well.
As for Su Xiaoxiao, she was truly something else—strengthening her body with Dan Pills, boosting her cultivation, and… practicing the bl**d Essence Refining Method?!
“The bl**d Essence Refining Method?”
Now that she had the Heavenly Mirror, everyone’s cultivation secrets were laid bare before Qin Wushuang.
This bl**d Essence Refining Method must have been passed down by Master Zhuhuo to her.
Using bl**d essence for refining, coupled with high-grade Xuan Iron, Su Xiaoxiao was preparing to forge her own life magical treasure with advice from Master Zhuhuo.
The endless flow of versatile spiritual energy, combined with Su Xiaoxiao’s secret techniques, meant she didn’t even have to worry about losing too much bl**d essence.
With unlimited bl**d essence supply, it’s hard to imagine how perfect her treasure will be!
“This child… is impressive!”
As for Yun Zhonghe, there seemed to be hardly any significant activity. He felt no pressure at all. Qin Wushuang only knew he was cultivating spiritually and had already broken through to nurturing nature.
But what about Mu Jixue…
“The flow of spiritual energy is moving so fast, it rivals a Transformation God’s cultivation speed!”
Indeed, compared to the calmness on Yun Zhonghe’s side, it was like a stormy sea on Mu Jixue’s end – absolute chaos!
Spiritual energy waves were tumultuously swirling, almost forming a tornado, sweeping in all directions.
This girl was doing it all without any pressure-regulating techniques, relying solely on her own digestion capacity!
Qin Wushuang’s eyes widened; this is over-the-top!
Is the Nine-Pattern Golden Core really that strong?
She couldn’t help but glance at Master Youyue, who stood silently in the corner.
Who knows what secrets she shared with that girl?
But then again, genius prodigies, who doesn’t have a few secrets? No need to be surprised.
With the confirmation that all four were fine, she finally felt a bit more at ease.
And so, the powerful ones continued to watch.
…
Eleven hours… Twelve hours!
A whole day!
Qin Wushuang’s expression grew increasingly peculiar!
Not a single one of the four had exited; they were still slogging away.
Those Transformation Gods who had previously boasted about coming out after eight or nine hours were also looking increasingly bewildered.
Initially, even some of the more indifferent Transformation Gods had started to realize just how unusual this round of the Four Beasts Secret Realm was.
This was the first time they’d ever heard of all four entering the realm and holding on for an entire day!
At first, they thought just Yun Zhonghe was a prodigy, but now it turns out they’re all prodigies?
Qin Wushuang checked the Heavenly Mirror again, feeling conflicted.
She got slapped in the face.
She thought bragging about lasting a day was impressive, but now all four had surpassed her, making her the one who looked bad for boasting.
sigh
The waves of the Yangtze River push the waves ahead; the front waves d*e on the beach.
