NFBE Chapter 428 Sword Illusion
Chapter 428 Sword Illusion
Meanwhile, Shen Xu, having exhausted all the methods he could think of to open the portal, silently withdrew from the illusory space and entered the barrier of the ruins.
Looking at the crystal in his hand that was radiating brilliant light, and considering the portal in the illusory space, he realized that what the shadow had given him was far more than just a piece of divine essence.
But within that illusory space, there was nothing but that portal.
"Could you please provide an instruction manual, senior?" Shen Xu asked, looking at the surrounding ruins, but there was still no response.
He had a feeling that he was carrying on a great karmic burden.
Since the shadowy figure chose to give him something so precious, it means that the task the shadowy figure wanted him to do required the power of the crystal.
Although the portal did not bring him any sense of oppression, just by looking at its appearance, one could tell that it contained immense power. Moreover, the strange phenomenon in his dantian was displayed behind the portal.
Shen Xu felt that he had been tricked by the shadowy figure, and that golden contract was his indenture!
With a thought, the crystal in his hand transformed into a longsword shimmering with light, identical in form to the swords in his real world. He then began practicing the "Mist Concealing Thousand Illusions Sword Technique" in this area.
Since he couldn't get rid of it, he might as well make good use of the conditions provided by the shadowy figure to improve his strength.
Regardless of his future fate, without sufficient power, he is destined to be unable to resist.
Although one cannot improve their cultivation level within the Spirit Realm, it simulates the external environment to the greatest extent possible.
His soul entered the spirit realm, as if it had undergone a rebirth, and was no different from his true form.
The soul is tempered here, and upon returning to the real world, it will bring all its insights to the physical body, undergoing a transformation together, just as the physical body cultivates in the real world.
With his eyes closed, the outline of the "Mist Concealing Thousand Illusions Sword Technique" kept emerging in his soul: concealing form in the mist, creating illusions, and exuding a chilling sword intent...
As the images in my mind become clearer, the words become increasingly blurry.
Shen Xu thrust out his sword, and the mist instantly spread out. The sword stirred the mist, and the tip of the sword condensed the mist into threads, as fine as a spider web, yet concealing sharpness.
"A thousand shadows appear in the mist."
His figure appeared and disappeared as the mist shifted, each silhouette alternating between real and illusory...
"Illusory Heart Sword Prison".
Each sword shadow followed the main body in its attack, alternating between illusion and reality, like a phantom prison that gradually eroded the enemy's mind over time...
"A thousand illusions return to one"
Shen Xu gathered up all the remaining wisps of mist and afterimages around him.
The sword's edge churned, forming a silver mist tornado, within which a thousand illusory swords cycled and perished, ultimately channeling the energy of all the feints into the tip of the real sword.
With a casual thrust of the sword, a sound like a blue phoenix's cry piercing the air was heard. Wherever the sword light passed, only the morning dew dripped down, leaving no trace.
Opening his eyes, Shen Xu was surprised that his first time practicing the "Mist Concealing Thousand Illusion Sword Technique" went so smoothly, without any sense of stagnation.
Even the most difficult technique described in the sword manual, "Thousand Illusions Return to One," did not pose any obstacle to him.
In the end, Shen Xu could only conclude that he was really suited to this sword technique. When he saw the second move of this sword technique, he knew that he had made the right choice. It was similar to his own "Mirror Flower Water Moon".
Slightly suppressing his excitement, Shen Xu began to reflect on the shortcomings of what he had just done, and then began to practice again.
……
Inside the wooden cabin in the ancient forest, Shen Xu opened his eyes and found that it was already late at night outside.
The passage of time was the same as his perception, so it seems that time in the spirit realm corresponds to time in the outside world.
The phenomenon he had predicted—that one day in the spiritual realm equals one hour in reality—did not occur.
Rubbing his head, Shen Xu could clearly feel the exhaustion in his soul, but his body felt no fatigue at all.
Only now can he be 100% certain that he entered the spirit realm as a soul, rather than a physical body.
There was no way around it; his body in the spirit realm was not much different from his body in reality, and he would even get tired and have muscle soreness.
At that moment, Shen Xu's gaze inadvertently swept over the wooden house, and he immediately felt a headache coming on.
If he wasn't mistaken, Guanbi actually tidied up the house for him.
He doesn't know how to face Guanbi tomorrow morning, after all, he did that kind of thing to her.
If she told Bai Lu and Li Xiaoyi what happened, he didn't dare imagine that he would be torn to pieces.
But tomorrow morning won't be spared just because he's running away; he's destined to face Guanbi again, but he still has time to come up with a suitable solution.
……
The next morning, Shen Xu opened his eyes from his meditation, a hint of confusion flashing in them.
He thought about it for half the night but still couldn't come up with a way to get through this crisis without any problems.
But thinking about it carefully, he didn't seem to have done anything too outrageous. In his few remaining memories, he only hugged Guanbi, or so it seemed...
The key to the matter lies with Guan Bi. If she is willing to let his rudeness go, that would be ideal.
If he is unwilling, he will need to compensate Guan Bi, but he must apologize to Guan Bi in any case.
Thinking of this, Shen Xu got up and walked out of the wooden house.
As soon as he reached the other side of Qingling Creek, he saw Guan Bi busy in the outdoor kitchen. After calming himself down a bit, Shen Xu slowly walked towards Guan Bi.
"Guanbi, I didn't mean to do what happened yesterday," Shen Xu said somewhat uneasily as he approached Guanbi.
"Aren't you going to take responsibility for me?" Guan Bi said calmly, then picked up the kitchen knife next to him.
"Take responsibility! Of course we must take responsibility."
"Oh? So how do you plan to take responsibility?" A smile appeared in Guan Bi's eyes.
"What do you think is the best way to take responsibility?" Shen Xu asked tentatively.
"Marry me." Guan Bi put down the kitchen knife in her hand and looked earnestly into Shen Xu's eyes.
"Huh? That's not a good idea! Didn't you say you wanted to stay with Bai Lu for life? How can you marry me?" Shen Xu scratched his head awkwardly.
“It’s very simple. You marry Miss as well. That way, I can take care of Miss for the rest of my life and also be with you,” Guan Bi said earnestly.
"How could this be? Bai Lu would kill me."
"Guanbi, you should find another way to make me responsible! Like, I could give you something or something."
"Why not? I don't believe you can't see that Miss also has feelings for you. As long as you are willing to pursue her, she will definitely not reject you."
"I'm sorry, Guanbi, I don't plan to consider these things for the time being."
"What are you two talking about? Shen Xu, come here for a second, I have something to tell you." Bai Lu came out and interrupted their conversation.
"Okay! Coming right away," Shen Xu hurriedly replied.
He could only sigh that Guan Bi was indeed worthy of the title, catching him completely off guard right from the start.
As Guan Bi watched the two figures depart, a smile appeared on his face.
She knew that Bai Lu must have overheard her conversation with Shen Xu, but she chose to act as if nothing had happened, which meant that she had largely agreed with her idea.