novelE2F Chapter 159: Rush Against Time and Fate
Chapter 159: Rush Against Time and Fate
When Jiang Chen finished speaking, a light of hope sparked in Ji Mingxiu’s eyes, as vivid as if a lifeline had been thrown to him in his darkest hour.
He had always maintained a grim outlook, convinced that no one could cure Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing, nor were there any Transcendence realm cultivators remaining in the vast Immortal Martial World.
Yet here stood Jiang Chen, firm in his conviction. Was he naive? Far from it. Could it be that Jiang Chen truly knew of two such formidable seniors on the brink of the Fourth Step?
Ji Mingxiu’s gaze intensified, widening with a mix of anticipation and urgency as he fixed his eyes on Jiang Chen. "Is this true?" he demanded.@@@@
"Absolutely," Jiang Chen responded, his nod solemn. His expression softened into an apologetic smile. "But there’s a complication—the seniors are in a unique predicament. I cannot reveal who they are, and they cannot come forward themselves."
He continued in a gentler tone, "All I can do is seek their advice and hope they can help us devise a means to save Miss Ruxue and Miss Xiaojing."
Ji Mingxiu quickly grasped Jiang Chen’s shoulders, his excitement palpable. "Excellent! Where can we find these seniors? I will accompany you at once!"
"Master, your place is at the Purple Heaven Holy Land," Jiang Chen responded, his gaze steady. "Please ensure that Miss Ruxue and Miss Xiaojing are stabilized with the help of Supreme Elder Mo Yu and the others."
With a determined nod, he concluded, "Meanwhile, I will set out immediately to find these seniors and seek their aid in crafting a solution."
"Excellent! Embark with haste!" Ji Mingxiu urged, urgency lining his every word as he handed over a shimmering, intricate artifact to Jiang Chen. "Take this Magic Treasure of the Inquiring Journey rank; use it to speed your travel!"
Upon reaching the Inquiring Journey realm, cultivators gain access to Magic Treasures, whose powers far surpass ordinary artifacts. As one ascends further, these evolve into Dao Tools in the Dao Comprehension realm and then into Dao Treasures in the Dao Palace realm.
This evolution underscores the profound gaps between each step of the cultivation path, with each major realm representing a colossal milestone in a cultivator’s journey.
At this critical juncture, were it not for the restrictions binding Jiang Chen to use only Magic Treasures, Ji Mingxiu, his heart heavy with worry, would have offered his own Dao Treasure to his disciple.
Among his inventory, the cultivation methods from the Cave Heaven Secret Realm included three illustrious Dao Palace rank cultivation methods. Additionally, there were seven methods of the Dao Comprehension rank and fourteen of the Inquiring Journey rank.
The Heavenly Origin rank cultivation methods, however, held little allure for Jiang Chen now, as they no longer aligned with his current cultivation needs.
The cultivation methods bestowed by Ji Mingxiu, Mo Yu, and others were equally impressive. These included three Dao Palace rank methods, distinguished as the hallmark martial techniques and secret arts of the revered Purple Heaven Holy Land: the Purple Feather Misty Steps Skill, the Dark Star Sky Splitting Sword Art, and the Purple Heaven Heavenly Thunder True Canon.
Moreover, there were over ten Dao Comprehension rank cultivation methods and more than twenty of the Inquiring Journey rank.
Pausing for a moment to reflect on his immediate needs, Jiang Chen quickly identified two key areas for improvement: enhancing the storage capacity and quality of his Origin Power and refining his body movement techniques.
The former would boost his stamina and power output, while the latter would not only allow for superior maneuverability but also crucially increase the speed of his flying artifact.
With these goals in mind, he selected a specific jade slip from his collection—the Crimson Jade Clear Sky Scroll. Tailored for the Inquiring Journey rank, this cultivation method was designed to greatly amplify both the quality and volume of Dao Origin Power, making it an ideal choice for Jiang Chen’s current objectives.
Jiang Chen’s decision to practice an Inquiring Journey rank cultivation method like the Crimson Jade Clear Sky Scroll, rather than methods of the Dao Comprehension or Dao Palace ranks, was driven by a critical resource consideration.
He assessed that the qi and blood energy available to him, primarily sourced from the corpses of demonic beasts stored within the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring, was insufficient for the more demanding higher-ranked cultivation methods. Among these resources, only the Mysterious Blue Sky Tiger provided qi and blood energy compatible with such advanced practices.
As Jiang Chen’s divine sense engaged deeply with the jade slip, absorbing the contents of the Crimson Jade Clear Sky Scroll into his memory, the Wordless Heavenly Jade within him vibrated subtly, signaling readiness. When Jiang Chen had fully memorized the cultivation method, a surge of peculiar energy erupted from the jade, seamlessly integrating with his body and soul.
This extraordinary fusion allowed Jiang Chen to instantaneously master the Crimson Jade Clear Sky Scroll to the Perfect stage.
Under the transformative power of the Crimson Jade Clear Sky Scroll, Jiang Chen felt his Dantian and meridians not only strengthen but also expand, accommodating more Dao Origin Power than ever before. His Dao Core, previously luminous like the morning sun, now shone with an intensified, dazzling brilliance that rivaled the celestial bodies.
Recognizing the need to capitalize on this momentum, Jiang Chen quickly procured and consumed a large quantity of restorative pills. As the pills dissolved, their concentrated medicinal energy transformed into an even purer form of Dao Origin Power, infusing every fiber of his being with vitality and power.
Feeling his combat power surge to new heights, Jiang Chen was spurred on by his progress. ’Let’s keep going!’ With no time to waste, he promptly pulled out another jade slip from his collection—this one containing the lightness skill of the Inquiring Journey rank, the Moonstride Starshift Steps—and dedicated himself to absorbing its teachings.