Chapter 7 Part 2
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Chapter 7 Part 2: When Bai Lian Becomes An Immortal, Yaoguang Star Lord Will Return! (2)
The droplets of sweat were squeezed out.
The immense pressure almost suffocated her.
Incredibly strong.
Even when facing Jiang Jing, Bai Lian had never felt such an overwhelming force.
Here, we refer to Jiang Jing before he became possessed by the monstrous entity from the path of the underworld.
This monster, lurking in the underworld’s path, could be described as an Immortal Emperor. He boldly declared that he would “move upstream and eliminate all heretics”. Bai Lian was confident in his ability to fulfill such a threat.
The creature was probably one of the culprits spoken of by King Daming, responsible for the destruction of thirteen states eons ago.
“Almost.”
Bai Lian activated her True Secret of 500 Million Dharma Bodies.
Since the enemy appeared to be an army, she adjusted her approach to match their scale in combat.
Thunder cracked, and a fierce wind screamed through the air.
Hundreds and thousands of Bai Lians appeared from behind the curtain of water.
When Bai Lian had first begun practicing the True Secret of 500 Million Dharma Bodies, she could only manifest a small number of dharma bodies. However, her journey to the Sand Region greatly deepened her understanding of this Creation-level cultivation technique.
Now, she could easily condense millions of clones of herself.
Although the clones produced in this manner were not as potent as those she had painstakingly created, they were more “unpredictable”.
Where the Dharma bodies exist, she exists.
Unless all of her Dharma bodies are destroyed, she cannot die.
Even if her original form is obliterated, she can escape death by relying on her Dharma bodies.
Thanks to the retrospective power of Past Master, unless the enemy can eliminate both her true form and millions of Dharma bodies in an instant, she already possesses immortality.
This is a supreme technique that exceeds even the “rebirth through bloodshed” methods!
“Go!”
Bai Lian flung her sword forward.
Before it even hit the ground, the sword fragmented into countless droplets of water.
It resembled a meteor shower.
Each droplet was infused with the transcendent power of the Snow Spirit Lord, able to pierce through space.
Had it not been for the encircling Pure Water Column, the overflowing spiritual energy could have flattened the entire Tai Cang Basin.
Even so, the immense black forest disintegrated in an instant, and the booming thunder rumbled above the Taicang Basin.
The devastated land spread out before her, and with a single glance, Bai Lian could see multiple magic arrays that resembled the ones she had already destroyed.
“Is this only the beginning?”
Bang! Bang!
The water droplets fell with force, crashing loudly.
But that shadow exhibited even greater strength.
With repeated impacts, it showed no signs of weakening, as the water droplets were scattered only to reform in Bai Lian’s palm into a sword once more.
Boom!
The moment she gripped the sword, Bai Lian vanished into the void, deploying her millions of Dharma bodies in a fierce, chaotic battle.
This was perhaps the most complex and difficult fight Bai Lian had ever encountered.
Her Snow Spiritual Root had the ability to drain the opponent’s physical strength, but unfortunately, the shadow had no physical form, rendering her advantage null.
The battle was like a constant ebb and flow.
As the conflict dragged on, the limitations of her spell repertoire became evident.
She was left with the repetitive use of the Moon Sword Formula as she struggled against the shadow.
Bai Lian also tried to dismantle the magic arrays, suspecting that they were somehow connected to the power of the shadows.
However, the arrays were swarming with shadows. If she tried to advance without dispelling them, her own vulnerability would leave her open to attack.
“Damn, they’re incredibly persistent.”
Bai Lian’s mismatched silver and blue eyes revealed a flicker of frustration.
Her heart was heavy, and it was evident in her expression, making her look even colder.
Is this what it’s like to battle a shadow?
Fortunately, her Hard Skills had improved greatly of late, or else her stamina would have long since been depleted.
Still, Bai Lian knew that continuing down this path was not sustainable.
“I have to make one last attempt.”
She was not planning on retreating.
She could only regain her strength by consuming another Immortal Spirit Stone.
With a swift strike, she cleaved through the darkness and shot into the air, clutching a pale crystal to her chest.
The shadow seemed to sense something amiss.
It abandoned her Dharma bodies and transformed into a massive black dragon, soaring into the sky.
Its boundless killing intent surged like a spear, striking Bai Lian’s body.
But time reversed, returning them to the beginning!
The shadow remained grounded as Bai Lian quickly placed the Immortal Spirit Stone against her chest.
Wow.
A surge of white light exploded outward.
Before her eyes, the world shifted into a sea of spiritual energy.
Her meridians had once been rather thin, but with the aid of several Immortal Spirit Stones, she could now channel the energy of an entire low-grade Immortal Spirit Stone.
She wouldn’t attempt to force a breakthrough to the Transmigration Stage anytime soon, so she had no hesitation about using the Immortal Spirit Stone.
“Thank you, Yue Wuyang!”
Bai Lian wanted to express her gratitude to Yue Wuyang.
Although Yue Wuyang was tirelessly searching for her master’s whereabouts, Bai Lian’s survival to this point was owed to the Immortal Spirit Stones and herbs Yue Wuyang had provided.
For your kindness, I will live well.
Ignite, my energy!
Bai Lian’s body transformed into a vessel of spiritual Qi, and her power surged rapidly.
A fireball materialized in the sky.
The shadows on the ground, unwilling to be driven back by the light, rose in revolt.
Bai Lian realized an urgent matter.
The Immortal Spirit Stone required time for her to absorb its power, but the dark shadow showed no intention of giving her any time.
Relying solely on her Dharma bodies, it was becoming increasingly difficult to slow the shadow’s advance.
The shadow’s killing intent surged like a thousand-strong army, smashing through Bai Lian’s Dharma bodies with terrifying speed.
Once again, the battle had reached a deadlock.
For Bai Lian, this was especially dire; she was human, not an endless deity.
This situation was unlike any she had faced before. Previous adversaries had been intimidated by her reputation, granting her the time needed to consume the Immortal Spirit Stone.
Now, the shadow remained silent, and if things continued this way, the Immortal Spirit Stone would be wasted.
In the heat of battle, Bai Lian noticed a more troubling development.
One of her Dharma bodies was struck by the shadow, flying through the air like a bullet. It crashed into the water curtain and came to a halt.
“A wall?”
Bai Lian suddenly realized that while she sought to trap the shadow, it had plans to trap her as well.
What exactly is this entity?
Her ordinary heart trembled beneath her icy exterior.
…
The jade rabbit wandered through the night’s darkness.
She was rushing.
Realizing her own weakness and inability to aid Bai Lian, she abandoned the idea of joining her after being trapped.
She swung her sword repeatedly at the magic arrays, but it was just a way to release her frustration.
Why am I so weak?
She didn’t expect to break through the magic arrays.
This is a bad omen.
Tragedy struck suddenly, catching her completely off guard, without any preparation.
[Bai Lian is in danger.]
She didn’t know the exact nature of the peril Bai Lian faced, but she sensed that Bai Lian was in danger!
What are you waiting for?
Unable to stay still, the jade rabbit rushed toward Bai Lian’s side.
Even if she couldn’t help, just being there would calm her anxious heart.
The road stretched over a hundred miles.
But for the jade rabbit, this was nothing.
She appeared unremarkable, cute perhaps, but with no outstanding traits. Still, her cultivation had reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage.
“Haw, haw (Please, be alright…)”
With the fierce winds howling, the jade rabbit dashed out of her mountain burrow.
The gusts whipped about, tossing withered trees in all directions.
At last, she spotted the massive water curtain beginning to slip.
Through it, she saw a shadow as dark as pitch, and Bai Lian, struggling to breathe.
Boom! Boom!
Explosions erupted within the water curtain.
Bai Lian and the shadow collided repeatedly. Initially, neither could overpower the other, but as time wore on, Bai Lian began to fall behind.
“Haw!”
The anxious jade rabbit leapt forward, only to slam into an invisible wall.
She couldn’t break through.
Despite her efforts, she couldn’t get in.
What should I do?
The jade rabbit spun in helpless circles on the ground.
If this keeps up, Bai Lian will perish.
What’s the point of being a Saint if you can’t help?
But she understood—without Bai Lian’s nature, they would never have become friends.
The jade rabbit stared determinedly at the sword in her hand.
If only she had a sword.
A sword that could cut through anything.
“Haw haw (If now is not the time, when will it be?)”
The jade rabbit could not comprehend.
Wait for Bai Lian to die?
No.
What’s the point of her life then?
Sword, sword, sword…
I need a sword, not just any sword.
Suddenly, in the midst of her desperate calling, a light flickered in her heart.
It was moonlight.
Moonlight filtering through the laurel tree.
But it was not merely moonlight.
It was a sword.
Without hesitation, the jade rabbit grasped it.
Yes.
This is exactly what I need!
The stars and moon intertwined, but one star gleamed brighter than all the others.
That star…
Yaoguang Star!
