Chapter 269: Fifth level promotion ritual!
After a while.
Sha Jingjing took Xia En to a big tree seven or eight meters high.
The trunk of this big tree is dark red, and if you look closely, it has a translucent texture.
Fibers like blood vessels grow under the bark of the tree, and there seems to be thick blood flowing slowly through them, which looks extremely mysterious.
There is also an indescribable pleasant smell that spreads around the big tree.
This big tree is the [Crimson Ancient Tree] planted in the [Rhine Secret Realm].
Under the abundant vitality of the [Rhine Secret Realm], even without watering blood and using corpses as nutrients, the growth of the [Crimson Ancient Tree] is extremely gratifying.
Although it is still far from its heyday, it also shows its uniqueness compared to other tree species.
At this time, the branches and leaves of the big tree swayed slightly, as if to welcome Xia En's arrival.
Xia En touched the trunk of the [Crimson Ancient Tree] and said with emotion: "I haven't seen you for just a few days, but you have grown so big."
From under the trunk, there was a faint feeling of kindness. mood.
[Crimson Ancient Tree] has its own spiritual existence.
Although it may not be able to communicate normally like the ship spirit of [Black Swan].
But simply conveying emotions can still be done.
"This is it."
Sha Jingjing pointed to a small house under the [Crimson Ancient Tree] and said to Xia En.
“This area has been regarded as the new holy land of our clan.”
“Lord Holy Son, you can rest assured to practice in seclusion here, we will protect your safety! "
Sha Jingjing showed a determined expression like a "loyal dog protecting the hospital" and vowed.
"Whoever wants to hurt you must step over my body first!"
Xia En looked around the [Crimson Ancient Tree] and found that a new altar had been built here, and [Yueyong Clan] ]'s ancestor altar is somewhat similar.
Several totem poles moved from [Sand Island] stand around the altar.
Obviously, even after arriving in their new homeland, the [Yongyue Clan] did not give up their beliefs and traditions.
Yes, you can also see the moon at night in [Rhine Secret Realm].
This time, Xia En was quite surprised.
He didn't pay attention to this problem at first, but after discovering the existence of the moon, he realized...
Not only the moon, but also the sun in [Rhine Secret Realm] is the same as the Seven Seas .
Only their rotation trajectories and rules are slightly different.
But in the original [Blood Moon Secret Realm], this was not the case.
This seems to illustrate the special nature of [Rhine Secret Realm] in disguise.
Thinking further, Xia En couldn't help but have a question.
In what form do the sun, moon and stars in the sky exist on the sky?
Xia En originally thought that the celestial bodies in this world were the same as those in his previous life. They were spherical planets, operating according to their own laws and suspended in the vast universe.
But if this is the case, why can we see the same sun and moon in [Rhine Secret Realm]?
The more you know, the more you understand your ignorance.
Xia En was vaguely aware that there might be secrets about the world hidden behind this.
But at this time, it is obviously not the time to explore these secrets.
Xia En suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind, and after saying a few words to Sha Jingjing, he walked into the small house under the [Crimson Ancient Tree].
The furnishings in the cabin are very simple, with only a wooden bed.
Xia En didn't take it seriously. He sat on the bed and concentrated, feeling the rhythm of the secret power in his body.
Gradually, invisible waves washed away from the darkness.
The sound of fine water and cascading waves fills the surroundings, bringing a strange and quiet atmosphere.
This is an invitation from [Secret Sea].
Xia En chose to accept it happily.
The next moment.
The illusory sea water surged up and gently wrapped him in it. His senses were withdrawn from this body, and he continued to fall into the deep sea...
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Darkness.
All around was pure, absolute darkness.
Not even a trace of light exists.
Rather than say [darkness], perhaps it is more appropriate to describe it as [nothingness].
Xia En’s consciousness woke up in this [emptiness].
"Huh? This is..."
Sensing the darkness around him, Xia En couldn't help but feel a little confused.
Besides this piece of [emptiness], he could feel almost nothing.
Vision, hearing, touch, smell... all seemed to be stripped away by some invisible force, and even his own sense of existence was gradually becoming weaker.
This is the first time for Xia Endu to experience this kind of experience.
Soon, a flash of inspiration suddenly flashed in Xia En's mind, and he suddenly woke up.
"This is...the fifth-level promotion trial?"
"It's actually like this."
Even if Xia En knew the special characteristics of the fifth-level promotion ritual in advance, but now this This situation far exceeded his expectations.
This trial mission is no longer as specific as "escape from this sea area" or "find the traitor", but to explore independently in this [empty] space.
“At least give me some hints!”
Xia En's mouth twitched and he complained secretly.
“What should I do?”
He feels now like playing those games with extremely poor guidance. He is completely confused and doesn’t even know what his goal is.
Fortunately, Xia En's temperament is far calmer and tougher than ordinary people.
Soon he calmed down and secretly realized his current state.
Xia En couldn't help but be surprised by this experience.
Because, at this time, he no longer even has a human body, and what is left is only a highly solidified secret power!
No wonder he has lost all five senses including smell.
How can a body of secret power possess these sensory abilities?
Subsequently, Xia En's consciousness explored outwards and touched an invisible barrier, which was the void and darkness that he had felt before.
This piece of [emptiness] was like a cage, sealing him in it.
Xia En had a clear understanding in his heart: "The key to this promotion trial is to break through this cage made of [nothingness]."
Clear enlightenment is Mingwu, but how to do it specifically Although he did it, Xia En still fell into deep thought.
“According to Ji Ya, the fifth level trial focuses more on the control of secret power.”
“Then let’s try first to see if we can break the situation violently.”
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Shane thought for a moment before making his first attempt.
He directly activated his secret power, like a surging wave, and launched an impact on the [Void] Fan Cage.
Boom!
A muffled sound suddenly came from Xia En's consciousness.
The wave of secret power shattered instantly, but the barrier of [emptiness] remained firm and motionless.
Xia En's body at this time was already composed of secret power. Under the huge impact, extremely severe pain immediately spread from all parts of his body, as if he had been smashed to pieces.
"Hiss..."
This kind of pain is simply unbearable. Even with Xia En's willpower, he almost fainted from the pain.
However, after coming back to his senses, Xia En was not surprised but overjoyed.
During the ferocious impact just now, he had already felt the barrier of [Nothingness] waver slightly.
"This method may be feasible!"
Xia En said to himself: "But it just hurts too much..."
Since there is a possibility of this road, Xia En simply took his time and waited until the pain subsided, then used all his secret power again and crashed against the barrier. "Hmm!"
Even though he was prepared, the pain at the moment of impact still made Xia En's consciousness groan.
[Nothingness] The barrier shook slightly again.
Furthermore, I don’t know if it’s Xia En’s illusion, but in the process of being shattered and reorganized, his secret power seems to be becoming more solid and tough.
Some kind of invisible transformation is happening faintly.
When the pain almost dissipated, Xia En regrouped and launched another attack.
Just like this, Xia En was immersed in breaking through the barrier of [emptiness], forgetting the passage of time.
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I don’t know how long it has passed.
Xia En only felt that he was a little numb from the pain.
The body composed of secret power is like a ball of thick iron. Impurities are removed through "forging" again and again, and it becomes refined and solid.
Click!
After an unknown number of impacts, Xia En suddenly heard an invisible crisp sound.
This slight sound fell into Xia En's heart, and it was like the sound of nature!
I saw a crack appearing from the [Void] barrier, and it had a tendency to expand.
Xia En was filled with ecstasy.
But the next moment.
A dark wave suddenly surged from this crack.
The cracks that just appeared were quickly repaired and healed under the action of the waves, making them as new as ever.
It was as if everything Xia En had done before was in vain.
“Fuck...”
Realizing this, Xia En couldn't help but utter a vulgar word.
However, this is not over yet.
The pitch-black wave rushed straight towards the body with secret power, and the cold chill suddenly penetrated, seeming to be consuming his secret power.
Xia En was in a serious mood and compressed his secret power into a ball to resist the erosion of the wave.
After a while, the dark wave disappeared, as if it had never appeared.
Even so, part of the secret power was still consumed by the waves.
This discovery gave Xia En an ominous premonition.
In this closed space, the total amount of his secret power is actually limited.
Every impact will consume a little bit of secret power, and coupled with the washing of this weird wave, it will undoubtedly increase Xia En's burden.
When the secret power is completely consumed, it means that the promotion has failed.
Shane obviously couldn't accept this result.
And right now, the worst thing is...
The resilience of this dark wave most likely means that his method of forcibly breaking through the barrier of [Nothingness] will not work!
It took him a lot of time just to create a crack.
If every time you break through the barrier, you will be baptized by a wave of darkness, and you will have to start over every time.
Xia En's total amount of secret power cannot support such consumption.
"The road to a frontal breakthrough is dead, so what else can we do?"
Xia En fell into thinking.
Soon, he had a bold idea.
The barrier formed by [emptiness] is like a security door.
Of course, forcibly breaking the door is one way, but shouldn't the more correct way be to enter the door's password?
That is to say.
As long as the [Nothingness] barrier thinks that he is one of his own kind, wouldn't he be able to pass through this gate?
So, Xia En calmed down, began to sense the state of [Void] Cage, and used the field of [Great Dark Sky].
With the expansion of the field, the two secret powers soon came into contact.
However, it is different from the previous collision.
This time, Xia En chose to imitate [Nothingness].
Not long after, the two secret powers began to assimilate.
Although the feeling of rejection still exists, it is not as strong as it was at the beginning.
This discovery immediately cheered up Xia En.
"There is a chance!"
Xia En's thoughts were up and down, and he thought about many things clearly in an instant.
It is obviously wrong to blindly imitate, otherwise you will only be assimilated and swallowed up by this darkness.
If it really becomes a state of [nothingness], Xia En's own consciousness may be annihilated in the process.
Only by dyeing this cage with your own color while making contact is the real way to break the situation!
Both sides influence and assimilate each other.
In the end, let’s see whether Xia En’s [Great Dark Sky] has assimilated this piece of [nihility], or whether this piece of [nihility] has completely swallowed him up.
This promotion trial is essentially a battle in the field.
The ability to control the secret power determines the outcome of this invisible battle.
However, this is destined to be a long process.
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Just when Xia En made a breakthrough.
The pattern of the Seven Seas has undergone tremendous changes.
To put it bluntly, these changes are inseparably linked to Xia En.
The oracle passed down by Xia En in the [Glory Crystal Mirror] caused the Hui Sect to officially launch a war against the [Truth Society].
This is real war, there is no room for turning.
The place where the dispute first broke out was the Federal Research Institute on [Liu Li Island].
A group of top scientific researchers were directly attacked by the [Glow Guards] and were violently kidnapped and killed.
In retaliation, several hidden churches of the Hui Sect were also directly bloodbathed by the [Truth Society].
And this is only the beginning of the chaos.
Because, the [Netherworld Sect], which had disappeared for a long time, suddenly became powerful at this time.
After receiving instructions from [Sir of Yousui] (Xia En), they also decisively launched a sneak attack on the [Truth Society].
Who doesn’t like beating up a drowned dog?
Several ships belonging to the [Truth Society] were inexplicably pulled into the deep sea and suffered heavy losses.
There are also many [Truth Society] scholars who have suffered invisible curses.
To this day, at least hundreds of islands within the Federation have been affected by the conflict between the three major forces.
There were even more than ten small islands that were directly sunk by the means of the powerful three parties.
Most civilians in the Federation have no idea why these three major forces are fighting.
Even these names are quite unfamiliar to ordinary people.
Only during this war did people realize that there was such a powerful and strange organization in the Seven Seas.
Among them, the most intriguing thing is actually the official attitude of the federal government.
The institute was attacked, and federal officials should have directly launched a wanted order against Hui Jiao.
But the Federation has strangely remained silent, neither helping the [Truth Society], nor the [Hui Sect] and [The Nether Sect].
There is a vague meaning of sitting on a mountain and watching tigers fight.
This chaos continued until one day.
A small boat from the Far North sailed into the federal harbor, and it also brought shocking news.
(End of this chapter)