Chapter 34: The Illusion (Part II)
"Qin Xiu. In the Qi Su Pavilion, Luo Yukun was slightly uneasy, thought for a while, and never continued to speak to Shao Heng.
Fortunately, Shao Heng has always been very calm and just waited quietly.
"Sect Master...... Seems to be quite optimistic about you. Luo Yukun changed a few words, and said last.
"It's because of my wife. β
"No, it's not. Luo Yukun's eyes were a little wandering, as if he was recalling something: "At the beginning, he clearly promised Duguxing and Chunqiuzi that you need to complete something before you can truly succeed the earth. But later, he just picked a random task for you to spy on the movements of other demon gates. That's it......"
Luo Yukun raised his eyes to look at Shao Heng, his eyes seemed to be glowing with water, but Shao Heng knew that it was some kind of coldness.
"This time, you must have thought I summoned you back, right?"
"Could it be that there is another secret in it?" Shao Heng's heart moved.
"You are a sinister matter, I personally told the sect master in private. β
Shao Heng's face deliberately changed slightly, revealing a slightly frightened expression, of course, he was a little surprised in his heart.
Luo Yukun chuckled: "Do you think that I will deceive my superiors and subordinates?"
"Don't dare. Shao Heng said this, but he thought in his heart: You even dare to steal the sky and change the sun from the Supreme Treasure of the Star Luo Sect, what would you not dare.
"I returned to the sect master, but he didn't care, but told me, when will you come back, and officially complete the twelve earths. Luo Yukun said and looked at Shao Heng with a smile: "Could it be that you have such a name, even the sect master has heard of it?" Or did you help the sect master with a certain task back then?"
Shao Heng's heart froze, Luo Yukun seemed to be laughing casually, but Shao Heng himself felt that the Lingtai seemed to be overshadowed, and there was some unknown crisis lurking in the dark.
"You probably don't know that what the sect master said to you today, I'm afraid that no one can compare to you. Luo Yukun realized that he had said more today, raised his hand to comb the hair on his sideburns, and changed the topic: "The secluded illusion is the forbidden place of the sect, and the keys to enter have two yin and yang, the yin key is in the hands of Duguxing, and the yang key is in the hands of the sect master." There are nine layers in the secluded fantasy world, there are phantom demons inside, and there are countless handwritings left by predecessors, among which there may be some exquisite classics or spiritual understandings, whether you can get them or not, it depends on your luck. β
"Thank you, Madame, for your teachings. β
"Don't thank you, you are my person, I will naturally help you. Luo Yukun smiled like silk, and spoke softly, both ambiguous and murderous.
"The Earth Demon can enter the Secluded Illusion once every ten years, and as for our elders, they enter the Secret Illusion once every five years......" Speaking of this, Luo Yukun's face suddenly changed slightly, and his voice was a little cold: "Even if it is the Earth Evil, it is not necessarily possible to enter the Sculptive Illusion when the time comes, so ...... Since Duguxing has spoken, you happen to have an injury that has not healed, and you will go to him in three days to open the illusion. β
"Since his subordinates have not healed from their injuries, why don't they wait a few more days?" Shao Heng's purpose in entering the secluded illusion was to find out if there was a seal that separated the passage between the East and West Continents, and the others were not important. But after listening to Luo Yukun mention it several times, Shao Heng realized that it seemed to be very beneficial in the secluded illusion, so he deliberately asked so.
"Do you think that in the Netherworld Illusion, you rely on your physical body or cultivation? The first three layers of the Netherworld are no different from the outside, but if you want to enter the fourth layer, you can only enter with spiritual consciousness, so it doesn't matter what kind of physical body you are. β
"What?" this time Shao Heng was really surprised.
Even three days later, after receiving the transparent vial made of cold crystal from Duguxing's hand, he was still a little stunned.
"Thank you, Elder Dugu. After Shao Heng took the vial, he felt the slightly tingling cold sensation in his palm, and then came back to his senses.
Duguxing seems to be in a good mood today, he doesn't seem to be so cold and repulsive, but there is a hint of inquiry in his eyes when he looks at Shao Heng.
According to Shao Heng's guess, Dugu Xingzhang has the Yin Key of the Phantom Realm, which means that people from all over the sect must obtain his consent if they want to enter the illusion. And Luo Yukun's face was strange when he mentioned this matter at that time, thinking that Dugu Xing would not put the people of the Phantom Sect into it so easily.
But unexpectedly, when Shao Heng came to visit him, Duguxing agreed very happily, without the slightest drag, and immediately took Shao Heng towards the entrance of the secluded illusion.
On the way, Duguxing didn't say anything, but simply asked Shao Heng a few questions related to southern Xinjiang, and didn't say anything about embarrassment or temptation.
The more Duguxing is like this, the more uneasy Shao Heng feels in his heart.
The entrance to the secluded illusion is located behind the hall of the Star Luo Palace, deep into the belly of the mountain, through a long and damp passage.
"Blood River Sect, Heavenly Demon Valley, Yin Yang Sect...... Sure enough, these sects will never let go of the slightest rumor. "Duguxing is handsome, with a slender figure, and silver stars dotted on his black clothes, making him look more and more cold and handsome.
Just looking at the appearance, I can't see that this person is deep and killing.
"The witch clan is hidden in the shadows, and the rest of the demon sects are watching aside...... I understand what you mean, gluttonous old man and Xuanhu are indeed not people you can deal with, when you go out this time, I will let Uncle Chunqiu go with you. Now you are one of the twelve earthly demons, although you have the least qualifications, whether it is your father, me, or Senior Sister Luo, they are all very important to you, if anyone else is not satisfied, you can come to me at any time. The cave in front of him suddenly opened up, and the entrance was close in front of him, and Duguxing suddenly spoke.
"The Chess Sect and the Illusion Sect are originally a family, you are not the old stubborn who has the view of the portal, I mean, you should understand. Duguxing squinted as he spoke, as if observing Shao Heng's reaction.
Shao Heng looked sincerely frightened, respectfully said yes, seemed to have agreed to everything, and didn't seem to say anything.
Duguxing smiled, took off a bronze medal from his waist and said, "I'm not joking, you take this bronze medal, if anyone is not convinced, show it to him." β
Surprised, Shao Heng raised his head and met Dugu Xing's cold eyes, and made a decision between the lightning and flint: "Thank you, Uncle Dugu." β
When Duguxing heard this title, he saw Shao Heng take the bronze medal very obediently, with a satisfied smile on his face.
"There are three layers of soul water, and they are all located not far from the entrance. Of course, the third layer is the best. Soul water can only be obtained from cold crystal bottles, and remember not to use other containers. Duguxing was in a good mood, and even pointed out: "Although it is said to be an illusion, there is another sun and moon cave sky, after you reach the third layer and take the soul water, you can find a safe place as a place to place your body, you can not only find the cave left by your predecessors, but also open it up yourself." The spiritual consciousness was a little uncomfortable at the beginning of the body, but with the soul water, it was basically safe and sound. Although the seclusion illusion is very beneficial to the cultivation, the spiritual consciousness should not be separated from the body for too long, at least five days, as long as ten days, and you should also come out. β
"Thank you Uncle for your advice. Luo Yukun naturally told Shao Heng about these things, but Duguxing said it in more detail at this time, which made others envious.
Shao Heng saw that the two Star Luo Sect disciples guarding the entrance showed surprised eyes, and when they looked at him, they also showed a flattering expression, and he knew that Dugu Xing's actions today were indeed enthusiastic.
As he spoke, Dugu Xing took out the Yin Keyβit was a beast-shaped jade key, and it didn't seem to be unusual.
Duguxing stretched out his hand and gently pressed the entrance door, and the stone door parted to the side without a sound, revealing a clear and bright passage.
Shao Heng hurriedly glanced at the carved pattern on the stone door, set off some ripples in his heart, and then thanked Duguxing again and strode into the stone gate.
The light cleared, and the stone door closed again.
The two guard disciples beside the stone gate suddenly felt cold, and Dugu Xing, who was still smiling just now, put away all his expressions and looked at the stone gate coldly, unable to say a word.
"Is Qian Feng still inside?" Dugu Xing's voice made the two guards come back to their senses, and one of them replied, "Elder Hui, Senior Qian is guarding the sixth layer and has never left. β
"That's fine. Duguxing nodded, took out a jade belt, and quickly wrote a few words on it, and all the words disappeared in his palm along with the jade belt.
After doing this, Duguxing turned his head and left, leaving the two confused guards looking at each other on the ground.
After entering the secluded illusion, Shao Heng did not continue to move forward for the first time, but stood in place and pondered.
Shao Heng didn't think that Duguxing's actions today were just to show favor to him, or to win him over. He is a member of the Illusory Sect, and if Luo Yukun can do the thing of replacing the Heavenly Phantom Bead with the Earth Shadow Bead, it is destined that there will be no peaceful ending between the two of them.
And all the previous annexation of the Phantom Sect by the Chess Sect was an action by Duguxing's acquiescence.
What happened?
Shao Heng combed everything through his mind, and there was already a vague guess in his heart.
Sure enough, as Chen Taichen said, there are many variables. Shao Heng frowned briefly, and then relaxed, his eyes still calm.
The enemy has other plans, but it is not the immediate priority.
Shao Heng looked around, and in the placket of his chest, the Heavenly Illusion Bead was slightly hot, and there was even a kind of excited trembling, and he couldn't wait to go somewhere.
This place is indeed exactly what Luo Yukun and Duguxing said, it is not a pure illusion, but an independent cave with its own sun, moon and stars, mountains and rivers.
The only difference from the outside world is that both in the sky and on the ground present a gray vision.
The sky is gray, the earth is black, the faint mountains in the distance are outlined like very light ink, the nearby plants and trees are also gray and green, and even the sphere above the head, which does not know whether it is the sun or the moon, is also dark gray.
According to Luo Yukun and Duguxing, the first three layers of the Secluded Illusion are almost the same. In the first three layers, there is something called "Soul Water", which can only be obtained in a special cold crystal bottle. After drinking the soul rinse water, you can temporarily keep your soul from the wind and rain between heaven and earth, and come and go freely.
From the fourth level onwards, you can only enter with spiritual sense.
In the secluded illusion, what are the benefits, Luo Yukun and Duguxing have not said, and Shao Heng does not know. At this time, Shao Heng was standing in the first layer of the secluded illusion, and he didn't notice how strong the aura was.
Upon closer inspection, it seems that the aura here is slightly less than that of the outside world.
Shao Heng thought about it, although according to the regulations, he could stay in the secluded realm for a month, but the affairs of the southern Xinjiang only allowed him to stay here for fifteen days.
So, he didn't delay any longer and walked directly in the direction of the next floor.