122: Chapter 122 Cleared with Efficiency

"Revered Master, what just happened? I think I was under an illusion..."

"Shut up!"

Lin Fan's words were interrupted before he could finish.

Yun Qiyao said expressionlessly, "I will help you block the power of the Xuanyuan Heart-Questioning Array. Clear the trial quickly and seize the Opportunity and fortune of this place!"

Lin Fan vaguely sensed that Yun Qiyao's tone was a bit off.

But he didn't think much of it and just nodded respectfully, "Thank you for your help, Revered Master!"

With Yun Qiyao's intervention.

Lin Fan was no longer affected by the Xuanyuan Heart-Questioning Array. He immediately strode forward, quickly following in Ji Taichang's footsteps to pass through the Formation.

Once both of them had passed the Xuanyuan Heart-Questioning Array, the world before them suddenly changed.

A massive phantom of a chessboard appeared beneath Ji Taichang and Lin Fan's feet, while above their heads, countless black and white chess pieces intertwined like stars flickering across the sky.

An invisible pressure surged forth, pinning both Ji Taichang and Lin Fan in place, unable to move.

Ji Taichang stared at the black and white chess pieces in the sky and soon sensed something unusual; his eyes brightened slightly.

He immediately emptied his mind and focused all his attention on observing the black and white chess pieces, a glimmer of understanding flashing in his eyes from time to time.

"This is... the Three Thousand Dao Repository Array!"

Yun Qiyao's voice carried a hint of surprise.

Lin Fan asked curiously, "Revered Master, what is the Three Thousand Dao Repository Array?"

Yun Qiyao explained calmly, "This is an extremely sophisticated high-level Formation that can reflect the true meaning of one or more Cultivation Techniques, forming specific phenomena."

"If one can comprehend the true meaning within the allotted time, they can pass the trial and obtain the Legacy."

"This stage tests one's Comprehension Ability!"

Hearing this, Lin Fan finally understood: "Revered Master knows so much!"

He also hurriedly cleared his mind of stray thoughts and carefully sensed the true meaning of the Cultivation Techniques contained within the black and white chess pieces in the sky.

Yun Qiyao glanced at Ji Taichang, a strange look in her eyes.

"Xiao Fan's Heavenly Spiritual Root is already a top-tier Aptitude. Why does this person's Comprehension Ability seem even stronger than Xiao Fan's?"

"Could it be that he possesses some kind of Saint Body or Immortal Body?"

"Such a young Nascent Soul Stage powerhouse and a Grade Five Alchemist... I'm afraid even an ordinary Holy Land couldn't Cultivate him! Where on earth does he come from?"

Yun Qiyao felt that Ji Taichang was becoming increasingly mysterious; even she couldn't see through him!

In just a few moments.

Large patches of black and white chess pieces in the sky shone brilliantly, releasing a radiant glow that cascaded down around Ji Taichang, transforming into phantoms of sharp swords.

A massive Sword Intent continuously gathered toward him, surging like a tsunami, bringing a terrifying sense of pressure and suffocation to Lin Fan!

Shua!!

A fearsome sword light flashed in Ji Taichang's eyes. The chess pieces scattered across the sky flickered and swirled around him, turning into countless runes that merged into Ji Taichang's Sea of Consciousness, becoming a powerful and complex sword Dao Divine Ability.

Its name was... Heavenly Fall!!

In a daze, Ji Taichang seemed to see a supreme powerhouse forming hand seals. The sky was filled with ten thousand beams of light as a massive immortal sword crashed down like a falling star, erupting with world-destroying power!

"He comprehended the true meaning of the Cultivation Technique so quickly?!"

"This... how is this possible!"

Even Yun Qiyao was so shocked her scalp tingled, and she couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise!

Only a dozen breaths of time had passed!

Even if it were her in her younger days, she certainly wouldn't have been able to achieve this!

Yun Qiyao was completely unaware that the Supreme Sword Bone could grant Ji Taichang an incredible boost to his Comprehension Ability, not to mention that the sword Dao Divine Ability, Heavenly Fall, was perfectly suited for the Supreme Sword Bone!

With a flash of light.

Ji Taichang disappeared from his spot, entering the third trial of the Immortal Cave.

Only Lin Fan remained standing there dazed, his face somewhat distorted with unwillingness and jealousy!

"Why does he get the favor of Sister Yue and Mother? And his Comprehension Ability is even higher than mine, a Heavenly Spiritual Root! This is unfair!!"

...

"Roar—"

The scene before Ji Taichang shifted, and he appeared in a desolate mountain forest. From all around came bursts of terrifying beast roars, and one Yao Beast after another appeared, surrounding him.

The aura on these Yao Beasts was extremely powerful and fearsome. The lowest cultivation was at the fifth level of the Nascent Soul Stage, and there were even several Great Yao at the ninth level of the Nascent Soul Stage!

This trial tested combat power!

Ji Taichang formed hand seals, activating the power of the Supreme Sword Bone, and directly unleashed the Heavenly Fall strike he had just comprehended!

Boom!!

In an instant, an astonishing Sword Intent soared into the sky, condensing into a massive phantom of an immortal sword that blotted out the sun. It shone brilliantly as if it were going to prop up the heavens.

Accompanied by a world-shaking roar.

The immortal sword phantom, like a falling star from beyond the heavens, crashed directly into the ground. Large numbers of Yao Beasts were annihilated. Shockwaves rippled out continuously, mountains collapsed, and the earth split apart—the scene looked like the end of the world!

Even the ninth-level Nascent Soul Stage Great Yao screamed as their forms blurred and turned into fragments of light.

One sword cleared the field!!

The world before Ji Taichang's eyes splintered and shattered along with that sword strike.

He appeared in a simple and ancient Immortal Cave. Beneath his feet were dense Formations of runes and symbols, flickering with a mysterious light, forming layer upon layer of Formations, including the three previous trial arrays.

The Immortal Cave was very simple and plain.

There were rows of bookshelves, an old prayer mat, and a purple-gold ancient sword; there was nothing else.

Suddenly.

That purple-gold ancient sword vibrated slightly, and a wisp of mysterious light lit up, instantly sinking into Ji Taichang's Sea of Consciousness!

"I thought a Heavenly Spiritual Root was the limit, but I didn't expect there to be a mysterious bone in this world that even I cannot see through..."

"Hahaha! With a Prodigy like you to inherit this Venerable One's Legacy, I can die in peace!"

Ji Taichang's consciousness was somewhat blurred, and he vaguely saw a man in purple robes laughing heartily. His figure turned into countless runes, forming a complex and astounding Cultivation Technique.

The Wuji Sword Scripture!!

The sword move "Heavenly Fall" that Ji Taichang had comprehended earlier was precisely a Divine Ability recorded in the Wuji Sword Scripture!

The grade of the Wuji Sword Scripture was shockingly high.

After obtaining the Supreme Sword Bone, Ji Taichang's Comprehension Ability had increased significantly, especially regarding sword Dao Cultivation Techniques, which he could practice at lightning speed.

But even as he observed this Wuji Sword Scripture, it still felt like he was reading a heavenly book; the sword Dao mysteries contained within were incredibly profound and vast.

Ji Taichang watched for a while and then stopped, planning to take it back for Lin Xueyue and the others to Cultivate.

He picked up the purple-black ancient sword. The words "Wuji" were inscribed on the blade. It felt extremely heavy in his hand, as if it were forged from a refined star. Even someone as strong as Ji Taichang staggered, nearly unable to hold it steady!

"What a fine treasure!"

Ji Taichang's eyes lit up with surprise and joy.

Spiritual energy flowed through his fingers as he grabbed the ancient sword and refined it in an instant!

In the enhancement of the Supreme Sword Bone, Ji Taichang quickly refined the wuji sword and grasped its general information.

This was actually a... Top-grade Magic Treasure!!