ragginovel Chapter 28 The Innate Gourd Vine Appears
Chapter 28 The Innate Gourd Vine Appears
Time flies by in the vast wilderness, and in this tedious yet meticulous search, time slips away unnoticed.
It's unclear how much time passed; perhaps months or even years had gone by in the outside world. The two remained focused, exploring the area repeatedly.
On this day, when Hongyun's divine sense, like a gentle stream, carefully seeped through a dark blue-black boulder covered with thick, dark green moss, blending seamlessly with the surrounding mountain walls and seemingly having no special features, it was as if...
That long-dormant, faint sense of attraction suddenly became clear and stable for a moment, like a spark that suddenly ignites in the darkness!
Although still faint, the sound was no longer elusive and clearly pointed to the depths of this giant rock!
"Here! Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, this is it!"
Hongyun suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them, and an uncontrollable look of excitement appeared on his face. He pointed to the seemingly ordinary dark green mountain wall and said with certainty.
Zhen Yuanzi immediately appeared and stood side by side with Hongyun, gazing intently at the mountain wall.
The two focused their divine senses on this spot at the same time, and after careful sensing, they indeed discovered a clue!
Behind that mountain wall was not a solid mountain, but rather a faint, extremely subtle, yet mysterious spatial fluctuation.
This fluctuation was completely out of place with the surrounding, heavy, and solid atmosphere of the mountains and rocks. It was as if an invisible, naturally formed energy barrier had cleverly distorted the space, perfectly concealing the true scene behind it.
"Innate restriction!" the two exclaimed almost simultaneously.
These kinds of formations, naturally generated by the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth and used to protect certain innate spiritual objects or blessed lands, are not uncommon in the prehistoric world. Often, the more powerful and deeply rooted a treasure is, the more complex and powerful its surrounding innate restrictions will be.
The barrier before us exudes an ancient and profound aura, and is closely connected to the earth's energy of Buzhou Mountain itself. It is a natural formation, clearly far beyond the scope of ordinary barriers, and the object it protects must be extraordinary.
Fortunately, the restriction seemed to primarily serve a concealment and protective function, exuding a neutral and peaceful aura without any murderous or violent intent, and apparently lacked the ability to actively attack intruders.
"Fellow Daoist, this restriction is connected to the mountain's veins. Breaking it requires utmost care to avoid triggering a backlash from the mountain or damaging the spiritual objects behind the restriction."
We need to work together and proceed step by step.
"Zhen Yuanzi said in a deep voice. As the essence of the earth in human form and having inherited the Pangu Jade Marrow, he has a profound understanding of the Dao of earth vein formations, and naturally takes the lead at this moment."
Hongyun nodded solemnly: "I understand, and I will do my best to cooperate with you." He knew Zhen Yuanzi's skills in this area and was also aware of the dangers of breaking such advanced innate restrictions.
Without another word, the two immediately displayed their supernatural powers. Zhen Yuanzi's expression was solemn as he formed a series of profound and complex hand seals in front of his chest. His body was surrounded by a flowing earth-yellow divine light, drawing upon the power of the earth veins deep beneath his feet.
His divine sense, like the most precise carving knife, carefully probed the point where the restriction connected with the mountain's ley lines, slowly analyzing its structure as if peeling back layers of an onion, and attempting to gently and temporarily separate it from the main ley line, thus weakening the restriction's energy source.
This process requires extremely precise control; the slightest mistake could cause the earth's veins to tremble.
At the same time, Hongyun also fully cooperated.
He channeled his power of the four elements, especially the gentleness of the wind and the permeability of the water, condensing his vast magical power into countless energy streams finer than a hair, like living tentacles.
Following the tiny crack opened by Zhen Yuanzi, they probed into the interior of the restriction, helping to perceive the patterns of its energy flow, find the weak points in its rune structure, and then gently penetrated and guided it to assist Zhen Yuanzi in dismantling the restriction's defenses.
This is a process that extremely tests patience, teamwork, and self-control.
The two were highly focused, not daring to be careless in the slightest. Their magical output was extremely precise, for fear that using too much force would disrupt the balance of the restriction.
Its collapse could damage the treasures inside or trigger unpredictable changes. Time passed slowly in the silent yet tense process of deciphering it.
After an unknown amount of time, as Zhen Yuanzi cast his last magic seal and Hong Yun injected a stream of pure Four Symbols Yuan Qi into the key node, the indestructible dark blue-black boulder finally began to undergo a miraculous change.
Like water rippled by a stone, the rock surface rippled gently, its solid texture becoming ethereal. Finally, it silently parted to the sides, revealing a deep, dimly lit entrance, barely wide enough for one person to pass through sideways.
The moment the entrance opened, a dense, almost tangible, and incredibly pure innate wood spirit energy, mixed with an indescribable vitality that seemed capable of nurturing all things, surged out of the cave entrance like a burst dam!
The purity and antiquity of this aura were so profound that even Great Luo Golden Immortals like Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun felt their spirits lifted, and the pores on their bodies involuntarily opened up.
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing the astonishment and anticipation in each other's eyes. They adjusted their breathing and, one after the other, cautiously stepped inside.
Passing through that thin curtain of light, the scene before my eyes suddenly opened up, revealing a completely different world from the outside!
This is a natural cave that is not very spacious, but is full of vibrant life.
The cave walls are not ordinary rocks, but warm and lustrous jade that emits a faint glow, with many mysterious Taoist patterns naturally formed on them.
At the top of the cave, countless stalactites hang down, dripping with spiritual dew.
In the very center of the cave, a small pool of primordial liquid, its color a chaotic mix of color and mist, seemed to contain the primordial power of the beginning of creation.
The most eye-catching thing is the strange vine growing in this chaotic spirit pool!
The main trunk of the vine is as vigorous as a dragon, winding and twisting, its entire body lush and green, as if carved from the finest jade. The leaves are thick, with clear veins, exuding a powerful vitality and spirituality that is breathtaking.
Above the vines, strands of mysterious yellow energy hung down and swirled like silk ribbons, while faint golden light of merit flickered and shone like stars, demonstrating its extraordinary origins and merits!
What truly captivated Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun was the sight of seven gourds of varying shapes, colors, and sizes hanging atop the most vibrant vines!
Each gourd exudes a unique and intense Taoist charm and precious light, with flowing rosy clouds and auspicious energy illuminating the entire cave in a dazzling array of colors!
Although these gourds look somewhat immature, with their precious light restrained, and seem to be still a little short of being fully mature and ready to fall from the tree, their innate spiritual nature has already been revealed!
It is the innate spiritual root that was famous in the primordial world and attracted great powers to fight for it in later generations—the innate gourd vine!
And the seven innate gourds that are being nurtured on it!
Hongyun's gaze was immediately drawn to one of the gourds the moment she entered the cave, and she couldn't look away!
It was a gourd that was entirely crimson, like a burning flame or a sunset. The surface of the gourd was naturally covered with mysterious cloud patterns, sometimes clear and sometimes blurry, as if they were constantly changing.
Its Daoist aura is both intense and ethereal, possessing both the ferocity of fire and the unpredictability of clouds, with two completely different auras perfectly blended together.
The pulling force that Hongyun had sensed from the outside world had become incredibly clear and intense, and its source was this crimson gourd! It seemed to be silently calling out to its destined master.
"This...this is actually...a gourd vine, a primordial spiritual root?!"
Hongyun stared at the extraordinary vine and the seven gourds shimmering with light and exuding Daoist charm. Even as a Great Golden Immortal with vast knowledge and an open mind, he was stunned by this sudden and immense surprise. He was speechless for a moment, as if he could not believe his eyes.
He knew a lot about innate spiritual roots, but he had never heard of a root with such a grand appearance and simultaneously nurturing seven innate spiritual objects!
Although Zhen Yuanzi was mentally prepared through his memories, seeing this legendary innate spiritual root with his own eyes and feeling its boundless vitality and profound Daoist charm, his eyes flashed with undisguised amazement and admiration.
His gaze slowly swept over the seven gourds of different colors, sensing the different Daoist auras they emitted, and he already understood their general attributes and future abodes.
Seeing Hongyun's expression of mixed surprise and disbelief, he stroked his beard and chuckled, pointing to the crimson gourd, and said with a firm and gratified tone:
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Hongyun! You are blessed with profound fortune and favored by Heaven! This treasure possesses an inner radiance and its Daoist essence resonates with your own, drawing you in naturally. It is destined to be yours. This is a truly joyous occasion!"