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Another moment passed as Xunuo activated two Heavenly Shadow Spikes simultaneously. Contrary to expectations, the mana consumption was not exponentially higher. It was only about ten percent more than using a single Heavenly Shadow Spike. This gave Xunuo great hope for controlling both Heavenly Shadow Spikes at once.
What Xunuo currently lacked was mana, yet there were no concerns regarding Divine Sense. Even if he controlled eight or ten Heavenly Shadow Spikes at the same time, Divine Sense would not be insufficient. However, if he could not manipulate the two Heavenly Shadow Spikes freely and fluidly, it could lead to failure in battle. Encountering a fierce creature like the Pig Demon could result in dire consequences if he made even a slight mistake.
Xunuo carefully probed both Heavenly Shadow Spikes with his Divine Sense and discovered a subtle difference. The one obtained from Qingyang City seemed to have formed a mental connection with him. Within it, he could sense a trace of his own bloodline power.
This Heavenly Shadow Spike appeared to be unusually attached to Xunuo's Divine Sense. As it entered, it felt as if they merged into one.
In contrast, while the Heavenly Shadow Spike from Clam Spirit Water Cave also allowed passage for his Divine Sense, it lacked that sense of mental connection and seamless compatibility.
Xunuo furrowed his brow in thought and soon recalled something. When he first acquired the Heavenly Shadow Spike during his escape, he had cut his hand while severing an iron chain bridge with it. Could it be that the bloodline power left from that incident was what allowed this particular Heavenly Shadow Spike to resonate so well with him?
Although he couldn't be certain, he could clearly sense the bloodline power within this Heavenly Shadow Spike. Furthermore, there wasn't much entanglement between him and this spike. Although Xunuo had obtained both Heavenly Shadow Spikes in succession, the time difference was negligible. Thus, this mental connection shouldn't be related to the timing of acquisition.
After some contemplation, Xunuo decided to give it a try. He drew out Azure Edge and made a small cut on his arm. As blood surged out, he quickly offered the Heavenly Shadow Spike from Clam Spirit Water Cave forward, letting several drops fall onto it. In the next moment, the blood seemed to sink into the spike like water into sand.
Xunuo hurriedly stopped the bleeding and probed into that Heavenly Shadow Spike with his Divine Sense. Indeed, that familiar bloodline aura surged forth. The Heavenly Shadow Spike emitted a soft chime as if rejoicing. At that moment, both Heavenly Shadow Spikes became indistinguishable in their mental connection with Xunuo.
With renewed spirit, Xunuo activated his mana and sent both Heavenly Shadow Spikes swirling around him. After a brief moment, he leaped into the spiritual spring to recover his mana as it was depleted, feeling an unusual joy in his heart.
While circulating the Huayang Classic to restore his mana, he began to strategize how to fully unleash the power of both Heavenly Shadow Spikes.
Xunuo had already confirmed that these two Heavenly Shadow Spikes were magical artifacts. Such treasures were indeed a mixed blessing for someone like him at the Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator level. However, thinking of the Boundary Stone calmed him down; having obtained such an extraordinary item made the Heavenly Shadow Spikes seem less significant by comparison.
However, both of these items are things that can provoke the envy of others. Xunuo knew that if anyone found out, his path of cultivation might come to an end. The thought made him break into a cold sweat. He secretly resolved that without the means to protect himself, he would never reveal these treasures in public.
Especially the Boundary Stone, which was extraordinarily mysterious. It seemed that even a lifetime might not be enough to uncover its secrets. He recalled that even Duan Kong Wo, a powerful being capable of traversing different realms, ultimately suffered because of it. This made Xunuo feel a deep sense of dread. Fortunately, as long as he did not touch the Boundary Stone directly, its secrets would remain hidden. Otherwise, it was uncertain whether he could keep this item at all.
The Heavenly Shadow Spike was easier to handle; as long as he stored it in his storage bag, outsiders would be unable to discover it. This was one of the functions of the storage bag—to shield against Divine Sense.
As for the Boundary Stone, Xunuo currently had no method of concealment. He could only carry it with him. After leaving this place, he needed to find a way to hide it quickly.
Without touching the Boundary Stone, Xunuo could not uncover its secrets. However, he could not guarantee that others lacked the ability to do so. Even the slightest leak could lead to a fatal outcome.
This time, his magical power was completely exhausted. After several days of quiet meditation, he finally regained his strength and leaped out of the spiritual spring with boundless anticipation for that celestial realm. Once again, Xunuo used his Divine Sense to probe and entered the Starlight Arena, stepping directly into the Emerald Light Barrier without hesitation. In an instant, he found himself in that rich realm of Spiritual Energy.
Xunuo had begun to form some guesses this time. In the previous two visits, he had been expelled from this celestial realm in different locations. He speculated that it might be related to time. This realization left him somewhat frustrated; both times he had stayed for less than half a stick of incense's worth of time. Even if there were immense benefits here, they were not closely related to him.
As soon as Xunuo entered this time, he began counting the time on his fingers and dashed around the towering platform, determined to understand what lay around it.
Now that Xunuo had refined the Huayang Classic to the sixth layer, he felt lighter on his feet. In no time at all, he circled around and then leaped toward a giant tree in the forest. This tree seemed endless in height; its trunk was straight and thick with branches densely packed, casting shade over nearly an acre of land. Upon reaching the base of the tree, Xunuo did not pause and swiftly climbed up until he reached the treetop.
Looking around made him gasp in awe. During his previous visits when he was on the White Jade Platform, he felt that this area was vast and boundless. Now standing at such a height gave him an overwhelming sense of shock. Just this sea of trees stretched endlessly before him; everywhere were towering giants reaching hundreds of feet high. To grow this large and robust required not only abundant Spiritual Energy but also countless years.
Xunuo estimated that this forest must have taken thousands or even tens of thousands of years to reach such a scale. Thinking about this made his heart race uncontrollably.
Such a place must have long been occupied by powerful beings or monstrous creatures from other realms. Although he coveted this celestial realm, he needed to exercise extreme caution and avoid provoking its inhabitants. With this thought in mind, Xunuo dared not venture further ahead.
Turning around, Xunuo looked down at the White Jade Platform. From the vantage point of the giant tree, the White Jade Platform appeared like a palm-sized piece of beautiful jade. The dark blue patterns on it seemed even more bizarre from above, transforming from chaotic designs into a clear and intricate pattern. This pattern was octagonal, with the decorations becoming increasingly tight and complex as they moved inward, as if all the designs were converging towards the center.
Xunuo was lost in thought when suddenly an invisible force struck him. In the next moment, Xunuo found himself back in the Starlight Arena.
Seeing this majestic and mysterious pattern left Xunuo not only shocked but also confused and helpless. His lack of knowledge became evident; he could not even begin to guess what role the White Jade Platform and its mysterious patterns played.
After sighing for a while, Xunuo reappeared in the Mysterious Cavern where he had first entered and began to cultivate. He understood that after a certain period, he could enter the Spirit Domain Wonderland again.
Although he did not know how long it would take before he could enter again, at least there was a path to follow. Xunuo decided to calm his mind and slowly explore and test things out.
Xunuo was not particularly anxious at this moment. Having just broken through to the sixth layer of the Huayang Classic, although his magical power had greatly increased, there was still plenty of room for improvement. This period would be perfect for further enhancing his magical abilities and preparing for the next level. Additionally, he had many ideas regarding the dual-blade technique of Heavenly Shadow Spike. During this time, he could try them out one by one. Thus, rather than feeling any impatience, Xunuo remained calm and composed, exuding an air of detachment.
Time passed in this manner. Perhaps due to his open-minded attitude, Xunuo's Huayang Classic smoothly reached the peak of the sixth layer. His magical power naturally surged to an even more formidable level. After this period of practice, he had mastered the use of two Heavenly Shadow Spikes with ease. With both Heavenly Shadow Spikes striking in tandem, he developed many variations that gave him more confidence in seizing a passageway for escape.
Moreover, during this time, Xunuo had entered the Spirit Domain Wonderland dozens of times, gaining a more concrete understanding of that space. He discovered that each time he was expelled from it, he needed to wait about a day before he could enter again. Once inside the Spirit Domain Wonderland, as long as he stayed for half a tea's worth of time, he would be expelled.
Out of suspicion, Xunuo once left a wooden box he carried inside the Spirit Domain Wonderland. To his surprise, it was not expelled along with him. When he entered again later, that wooden box remained untouched in its original place.
Driven by curiosity, Xunuo used his Divine Sense to probe further and discovered something that shocked him immensely: there were no living creatures in that space at all.
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