Chapter 1675 Obtaining the Treasure
There was also a Dao marrow crystal, about the size of a fingernail, with an irregular shape.
Zhang Xuan probed with his divine sense again and was overjoyed once more.
"This marrow crystal... can actually absorb the imprinted true meaning of ten thousand paths!" Zhang Xuan's eyes burned with fervor.
If he could obtain this item, with its imprint of myriad paths, its value would be immeasurable for a cultivator like him who possesses multiple Great Daos and needs to integrate them!
The third one is the most peculiar.
It is neither a liquid nor a crystal, but a chaotic mass of gas that is constantly changing shape.
This mass of energy was a mixture of turbid yellow and clear white, with countless tiny vortexes inside constantly appearing and disappearing, emanating an extremely complex Daoist aura.
It conveys both the sense of extreme decay and decline, and also subtly hints at an opportunity for rebirth and rebirth.
“When things reach their extreme, they reverse; when things reach their worst, they begin to improve… Could this be a sliver of creation that was accidentally born from extreme destruction when the rules of devouring things were dealing with waste? It can be called the Qi of Nirvana and the Aperture of Life!” Zhang Xuan realized in his heart.
This object is extremely dangerous, containing the meaning of great annihilation; touching it may cause the foundation of one's cultivation to decline.
However, if one can grasp that glimmer of life within it, one might be able to comprehend the mystery of the cycle of life and death.
Moreover, this Nirvana Qi is also a remarkable Dao Source Treasure, which is compatible with the side branch authority of the Great Withering and Flourishing Technique.
If it is refined, perhaps the power of the side branch of the Great Dao of the Great Withering and Flourishing Technique can be solidified.
The three treasures each exuded a distinct Daoist charm, creating a stark contrast with the perilous devouring atmosphere that permeated the area.
Zhang Xuan's heart raced, but he knew that the opportunity was right in front of him, but seizing it would be no easy task.
The lingering aura of laws surrounding the treasure possesses an extremely strong exclusivity.
Any presence that does not belong to the owner of this place may trigger a violent reaction.
Moreover, who can guarantee there aren't even more hidden traps?
He observed carefully and found that the Myriad Impurities Purifying Saliva seemed to be the gentlest, but the purifying power around it was also the strongest. If he rashly took it, he was afraid that a part of his own Dao principles would be purified by it.
The Qi of Nirvana and Rebirth is the most violent and unstable, with the contradictory forces of decay and rebirth forming a dangerous energy turbulence around it.
They must be defeated one by one, and this must be done cleverly.
He first set his sights on Wan Gou Jing Yuan Xian (a type of saliva).
This item contains ultimate purification, which may help him resist the pervasive erosion of this place and thus help him escape.
He pondered for a moment, but instead of taking it directly, he mobilized the immortal energy of the True Immortal Puppet.
The immortal energy level is extremely high, and it may be recognized by this Pure Source Saliva.
A wisp of pure immortal energy carefully coiled around the pool of clear, glassy liquid.
Sure enough, when the immortal energy approached, the Myriad Impurities Purifying Saliva only rippled slightly and did not produce a strong repulsion.
Zhang Xuan felt reassured and much more at ease.
The immortal energy seized a drop of the Pure Essence Saliva, slowly lifted it up, and carefully withdrew it.
When that drop of divine saliva fell into his palm, a pure Daoist aura that cleansed his soul instantly spread throughout his body, soothing away the fatigue and Daoist energy depletion brought about by the continuous battles.
"Success!"
He quickly took out a precious jade bottle that he had prepared long ago, and solemnly put the small drop of the Pure Essence Saliva into it, affixing multiple seals.
Next, he used the same method to collect five more drops of immortal energy from the True Immortal Puppet.
This pool of filth-purifying saliva also sensed something was wrong and actually fled to a deeper depth, disappearing without a trace.
This left Zhang Xuan feeling somewhat regretful.
However, he still has two treasures to acquire.
The next step is to gather and absorb the vital energy of the quiescent orifice.
This object is extremely unstable; forcibly taking it could very likely trigger the eruption of its internal annihilating power.
He activated the Great Withering and Flourishing Technique, a side branch of the Great Dao, and slowly approached the wisp of life-giving energy.
When the unique aura of life and death contained within the side branch of the Great Dao of the Great Withering and Flourishing Technique spread out, the chaotic energy ball indeed reacted.
The gas cloud began to flow slowly toward the side branch authority of the Great Dao of Withering and Flourishing, without producing violent repulsion, but rather as if it had found a suitable container.
At this moment, a sudden change occurred!
The turbid yellow and clear white gas ball seemed to possess a spirit. After sensing the attraction of the side branch authority of the Great Withering and Flourishing Technique, it transformed into a twisted gray-white gas stream. With lightning speed, it took the initiative and pounced on the side branch of the Great Withering and Flourishing Technique, which was still in an illusory state!
"Chichichi..."
A chilling sound of erosion rang out.
The illusory branches of the side branches of power turned gray and withered at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the spiritual light of the Dao rapidly dimmed!
An aura of annihilation, powerful enough to extinguish the vitality of all things and decay the very foundation of the Great Dao, surged backward along the side branches, impacting the entire illusory Great Dao Tree!
"Not good! This thing is ferocious and is trying to turn on us!"
Zhang Xuan was shocked and immediately activated all his divine sense, attempting to forcibly refine this invading power of annihilation.
The true magic manifested, the golden crow's divine flames burned, and the true spirit of Emperor Jiang flowed.
The newly solidified gravity authority distorted spacetime and suppressed it, while the other twelve branches also vibrated in unison, sending Daoist energy to support them.
However, the true meaning of Nirvana contained in this Nirvana of the Qi of Life is too profound and obscure.
It is not merely an energy surge, but a rule erosion that directly targets the origin of the Great Dao.
Although Zhang Xuan temporarily stabilized his position thanks to his solid foundation, he found that his comprehension of the Dao of Annihilation was not enough to thoroughly understand the core mystery of the cycle of life and death in a short period of time, which made the refining process extremely sluggish.
The aura of annihilation continues to slowly and steadily erode the power of the side branches; the trend of destruction has not been truly contained.
If this continues, the side branch of the Great Dao will surely collapse completely in less than half an incense stick's time!
In that critical moment, Zhang Xuan suddenly remembered something!
"Bodhi Heart! That's right, the eighth-tier spiritual item I obtained deep within the Eye of the Ancestral Dragon Bone Source—Bodhi Heart!"
This item has the unparalleled power to instantly enhance a cultivator's comprehension, making it the perfect tool to deal with the current predicament!
Without hesitation, he channeled the power of his own divine consciousness and Bodhicitta into his understanding of the Qi of Nirvana!
"Om-"
A ray of light pierces through the chaos!
Under the blessing of the profound power of Bodhicitta, Zhang Xuan's comprehension was instantly elevated to an incredible level.
The previously elusive true meaning of annihilation has now become crystal clear!
He sensed how, within that extreme decay and decay, a faint, almost imperceptible opportunity for life was being nurtured.
It felt like endless years had passed between decay and prosperity, life and death, until finally I comprehended the profound mechanism of transformation!
"Only by tempering oneself through annihilation can one forge a new life from the brink of death. This is the essence of the Great Withering and Flourishing Technique!"
Zhang Xuan's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and the previously sluggish refining process instantly became smooth and effortless.
His divine sense no longer confronted the power of annihilation head-on, but instead guided the gray-white current of energy along a trajectory containing the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, operating within the collapsing branch of authority.
"Hiss... Buzz..."
The sound of erosion was gradually replaced by a deep, resonant sound.
The previously spreading gray hue began to recede inward, transforming into the underlying essence of side branches.
The cracks not only stopped expanding, but were repaired and strengthened by the intertwining of the Daoist rhythms of annihilation and rebirth, becoming part of the natural Daoist patterns.
That suppressed vitality precisely captured and amplified the faint light of life within the core of the life-giving energy of the extinguished life-giving energy!
"The power over the flourishing and withering of the Great Dao, solidify!"
