Chapter 493

Chapter 493: Battling Future Self

Li Hui sat for an entire day; at ninety times the speed of time, that equated to ninety days past, failing three hundred times while practicing the Dragon Spring Purple Talisman Classic.

"The Dragon Spring Purple Talisman Classic is so difficult to cultivate. With my talisman-making skills, I’ve managed to complete only forty percent of the Dragon Spring, and I can’t advance from there. Currently, the spiritual energy stored in the treasure cabinet is only enough to last for ten days! I wonder if anyone has reached the stone city before us."

Far from the Xun Wind Desert, two figures moved quickly through the sea. The one behind called out, "Senior Sister, slow down! There are many Shadow Beasts nearby; we need to carve a bloody path to reach Wutu. In fact, arriving first may not be a good thing. I heard the strict Daoists from the Jin Tian Sect are very rigid."

The figure in front suddenly slowed down. The woman in celestial garments, flawless as jade, turned around and scolded, "Junior Sister, you can’t blame your slow agility on excuses! We’ve come a long way from the Ren Water Continent and have encountered quite a few Shadow Beasts along the road. Now, multiple continents, including Wutu, are facing the calamity of the dark moon, and we should be cleansing the evil forces! Yet, every time we kill a Shadow Beast, a certain lazy one hides behind and doesn’t contribute."

"Hey! Senior Sister, you always catch me when you have the chance to criticize! Who else can train water escape to such a terrifying extent like you? Moving on the ocean not only conserves mana but also increases our abilities."

"Hmph! Always making excuses. You have a natural Dao body that connects well with water. Even with my ordinary talent, I have reached this level. Why are you still dragging your feet and haven’t managed to make progress even until today?"

The woman, resembling a hibiscus, suddenly pounded her chest and cried out, "Ah! I’m so miserable! Why am I suffering so much? Senior Sister, you know this Dao body cultivates quickly in the initial stages, but it becomes increasingly difficult later on and may even become a hindrance. I’m not going anymore. I refuse to move; I’m hungry, and Jiuzhen wants to eat."

"Eating, eating, eating! You only think about food!" Senior Sister felt an undeniable frustration, "Eating is fine, but go make it yourself."

"I… Can I really cook?!" Junior Sister’s face flushed as she tugged at Senior Sister’s sleeve and pleaded, "Dear Senior Sister, Jiuzhen can’t cook and doesn’t want any more fish soup."

"This girl! You won’t be satisfied until you drive me mad! Slacking on your cultivation and being lazy will just get you pampered," Senior Sister poked Junior Sister’s forehead.

"Hehe, I know why Master tossed me to you. He was worried that you’re too impulsive, moving too fast, while having a drag at your heels. You can’t speed up with me trailing behind."

"I truly give up on you! Since we are about to arrive at the Wutu Continent, let’s have a nice meal together before we enter the Golden Luan Cave to explore!"

"Okay, Senior Sister! The Golden Luan Great Thousand Cave! I hope to find my opportunity there!" Junior Sister laughed, thrilled at the prospect of having a nice meal today.

At this moment, countless cultivators were crossing the sea, showcasing their extraordinary techniques, with their target being the stone city in the Xun Wind Desert.

Li Hui sat again for a whole day, realizing that this path was blocked. He shook his head and said, "No, I must find another way. With the normal pace, it would take a hundred years to comprehend the Heart Talisman."

Qiu Qiu was also contemplating scriptures and sighed upon hearing him, "It truly is difficult as climbing to the heavens! No wonder it’s the first scripture of the Heavenly Talisman Sect; advancing even a step requires corresponding talisman methods for support. Comprehending for a hundred years to find a clue is considered quick; it may take a thousand years to gain insight! The road ahead is long!"

"I need to consume jade pills to enhance my Legal form!" Li Hui declared solemnly. "The Dao is fifty, the Heavenly Evolution of Forty-Nine, and there’s one that has escaped. Heaven always leaves a glimmer of hope; the heart of Dao cultivated into demons is like a sword hanging over one’s head, ready to sever at any moment. The situation has already dramatically changed, and I need a stroke of genius to counter!"

"A stroke of genius?" Qiu Qiu inquired, "Do you already have a strategy in mind?"

Li Hui responded, "Earlier, in the Pengxuan Cave, Senior Ji Xingyun joked about my grand ideas. He suggested that if I could combine my Legal form and spiritual sense to cultivate my spirit and soul, I might possess some characteristics of the Traveling Realm without even entering the Myriad Forms Stage, making me the strongest Bosa and the weakest Traveler. I dismissed it as a joke at first, but reflecting on it, perhaps only such grand ideas can break the shackles."

"My goodness! How many jade pills will you have to swallow?"

"It doesn’t matter how many I must consume; I have to move forward and find ways to lessen the pain. I’ll enter the Mysterious Pearl to fetch the pills. Get ready immediately, even if it means using up all the Reincarnation Stones!"

"Are we really going all in right now?" Qiu Qiu assumed human form, nodding, "Alright, without reversing demonic influences, how could I go against the heavens? I will set up the talisman formation now."

Li Hui smiled broadly, quickly releasing his Legal form into the Mysterious Pearl. He knew that this risky action could carry unknown consequences, and he needed to explain a few things to Yao’er and the other demons and disciples. If I can’t draw out the demonic heart, I must send the Mysterious Pearl away immediately.

Half an hour later, with a hundred Small Reincarnation Talismans forming a formation, all the Reincarnation Stones were placed within the array, along with several exotic treasures. Maximizing their use was all that could be achieved with what little resources remained.

The silver snake Legal form returned, and Li Hui opened his eyes. "It’s done; everything has been explained clearly. Next, we must walk this path and continually strengthen the Legal form. My Legal form has skipped the Myriad Forms Stage to directly enter the Profound Law Stage for refinement, which is why it appears so small. Others cultivate their Legal forms easily at first, but I am facing increasing difficulty. My goal is to refine the Legal form to the extreme and cross into the macro law stage, meaning I want this minuscule Legal form to evolve into the early stages of Traveling Realm, merging the Legal form with my spiritual sense to produce a spirit and further create a soul."

Qiu Qiu laughed, "Haha! That’s truly a grand idea, practically shattering the existing cultivation system! However, implementing such a plan may not significantly boost strength, merely adding some exotic traits!"

"Yes, you’re right! Strength may not increase much, but once the spirit and soul are cultivated, my thoughts will definitely be swift. Don’t forget, my goal is to cultivate the Dragon Spring Purple Talisman Classic." Li Hui had already entered a meditative posture, continuously swallowing jade pills. "If I manifest any abnormalities, you must immediately take the Mysterious Pearl and leave. If someone arrives at the stone city, they will work together to stop me."

"I understand!" Qiu Qiu’s expression turned grave as she concealed her form; the talisman formation had already activated. She knew that Li Hui’s actions equated to waging war against his future self.

"Boom…" The air shook violently, as though a fierce beast was about to break free from its chains and rampage.

Li Hui’s muscles bulged, and every acupoint on his body burst forth with intense light. The surrounding light spiraled around him, compressing inward in an instant.

"Condense, condense, condense…"

The confrontation began. Each time Li Hui sensed his body on the verge of collapsing or his Legal form malfunctioning, he immediately used the Reincarnation Talisman to summon the Qi of Taiqing.

The Qi of Taiqing possessed the ability to repair all damage, repeatedly pulling his body and Legal form back from the brink of destruction.

The medicinal power was like a grinding wheel, not only grinding down the Legal form but also crushing his body. However, it could not crush his resolve toward the Dao; under such circumstances, the silver snake Legal form began to undergo rapid and extraordinary transformations.