Chapter 1906: Dark Currents Surge, The Comeback Begins (Part 1)
Chapter 1906: Dark Currents Surge, The Comeback Begins (Part 1)
Editor: Henyee Translations
At the ancestral land of the Haoran Xuan Sect, an invisible and silent aura gradually spread from the inside out, enveloping the sacred ground that once belonged to the Arterial Blood Sect.
Deep within a vast ocean of immortal spiritual energy, Jiang Chengxuan’s Golden Immortal universe intertwined with numerous beams of immortal light, forming an exquisitely mysterious and magnificent phantom.
Before him, the Dao Progression Ten-Thousand Transformation Stone was continuously infused with his Golden Immortal power. The tiny specks of cosmic radiance gathered into a terrifying beam of light that shone persistently within the stone.
This power acted like a key, unlocking the treasures sealed inside the stone. As his immortal energy kept pouring in, the stone ignited like refined dark iron, emitting a sacred and brilliant glow, resembling a sunstone.
Jiang Chengxuan sensed a profound ancient power sealed in the stone for countless ages—now beginning to flow again. This force of time enveloped Jiang Chengxuan. Instead of resisting, he allowed it to expand, forming a mysterious spatial barrier that isolated him from the outside world.
At the same time, countless fragments of cosmic Dao paths inside the stone suddenly burst forth like myriad beams of heavenly light, scattering kaleidoscopic brilliance across every inch of space.
Under the blessing of these immense forces, all the histories and experiences stored within the stone fully revealed themselves to Jiang Chengxuan.
The stone originated in ancient times, having witnessed countless cosmic wonders, undergone innumerable transformations, and been steeped in myriad cosmic laws.
For a moment, Jiang Chengxuan was utterly captivated. Every fiber of his being was drawn to the spatial and transformational mysteries created by the stone, his curiosity unquenchable.
Secrets of cultivation and Dao progression unfolded before him like ancient bamboo scrolls slowly unrolling. How could Jiang Chengxuan not be entranced, almost intoxicated?
Unlike breakthrough pills or other aids, the Dao Progression Stone did not force a realm breakthrough by its own power. Instead, it was more like a private library built just for Jiang Chengxuan, containing all the knowledge and power needed to ascend into the mid-stage Golden Immortal realm.
Thus, time lost all meaning. Jiang Chengxuan forgot all distractions, greedily absorbing ten thousand years of Dao progress. His aura and immortal power steadily rose, drop by drop, like water carving stone.
After handling matters with various sects, Shen Ruyan hurried across the void. A graceful white figure soon arrived at the core of the Haoran Xuan Sect, shrouded in immortal mist.
"Has it just begun...?" she murmured softly. She knew Jiang Chengxuan was seeking a new breakthrough and hurried to see him before his seclusion.
However, she clearly arrived too late—Jiang Chengxuan had already entered seclusion.
In truth, Jiang had long been immersed deep within his cave, absorbing and refining the Dao Progression Stone. Because of the stone’s temporal power, only moments had passed outside despite Jiang’s prolonged focus.
Though disappointed, Shen Ruyan did not linger. She soon turned away to continue managing the Haoran Xuan Sect’s affairs.
Meanwhile, in a hidden and unnoticed place, an extremely illusory remnant slowly emerged from the void. It was not a complete form, but merely a vague, indistinct face—its features blurry and ephemeral.
At first glance, it resembled nothing more than drifting mist. "Heh heh heh... what a good opportunity..." a sinister chuckle echoed.
If Jiang Chengxuan or Old Man Yunshi had been present, they would immediately recognize this blurry visage. Its features bore a striking resemblance to You Xing Da Xian.
Who would have thought such a thing still lurked hidden in the White Eagle Domain?
In truth, this remnant was left behind by You Xing Da Xian himself—a deliberate secret chess move.
To ensure it would take effect, he dared not leave much power, only this single face, residing at the very outskirts of the White Eagle Domain.
During the battle, You Xing Da Xian was heavily injured by Jiang Chengxuan’s Broken Archaic Heaven Scroll. At that time, he could no longer bargain or negotiate, immediately fleeing by secret means to vanish without a trace.
However, to prepare for future dealings with the Arterial Blood Sect, he still put some thought into contingencies before leaving.
This phantom face was a form of residual soul called the Remnant Soul Phantom. It was silent and imperceptible, yet impossible to erase.
Though its detection range was small and hazy, it could exist for an extremely long time, endlessly regenerating and fading.
For centuries since the Haoran Xuan Sect’s establishment, You Xing Da Xian had continually sent commands to this phantom, tasking it to probe the White Eagle Domain for information.
Still, its reconnaissance was limited and imprecise, yielding almost no useful intelligence.
Until today, when the phantom soul coincidentally caught sight of Shen Ruyan’s hurried figure. It followed her all the way to this place of seclusion.
By chance, Shen Ruyan was too rushed to notice the already well-hidden Remnant Soul Phantom trailing her.