Shangguan Ning spoke solemnly, "To breach the entrance of this cave dwelling, one must either possess the secret knowledge to unlock it or resort to a superior spatial technique to force it open."
"Some are capable of harnessing the potent power of their bloodline to pry it open. It's known that all high-level bloodline abilities harbor a formidable spatial innate skill."
Expounding further, she said, "This innate skill, when applied to basic spatial techniques, acts almost like a master key."
"In our current situation, if we pool our resources and support you with spatial techniques, we have the capability to open it," Nangong Wan suggested. "Utilizing your True Dragon Bloodline could also serve to unlock it, although it would consume some of your bloodline power.
Fortunately, this consumption can be replenished."
"However, this door seems to function as a main gateway, connected to several arbitrary secondary gates. Once the primary gateway is breached, the secondary ones will open simultaneously."
Continuing, she added, "Therefore, after unlocking the door to the cave dwelling, other cultivators who happen upon these secondary gates could also gain entry."
"Naturally, only those cultivators with advanced cultivation bases will be able to detect these secondary gates. As such, anyone capable of breaching these gates will undoubtedly be formidable."
Pausing for emphasis, she urged, "Jiang Chen, take some time to consider whether you wish to initiate the unlocking process now."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen immediately sank into thought, instinctively raising his hand to stroke his chin.
Now equipped with his Heaven-Defying Fate Changer, the Void Tribulation Soul, he had the means to unlock this mysterious cave dwelling.
No longer did he need to remain passive, tantalizingly close to the cave dwelling and its opportunities, yet unable to access them.
However, the fact that this door served as a main gateway, connected to a variety of random secondary gates, introduced an unforeseen complication.
Still, this revelation also shed light on some of Jiang Chen's lingering questions.
For instance, the supporting characters involved in the narrative of this mysterious cave dwelling would surely enter through these secondary gates.
Scattered across various domains within the Immortal Martial Continent, these gates would be infiltrated only by individuals far from ordinary.
Once the primary gateway was opened, it would inevitably draw a slew of formidable cultivators from all corners of the Immortal Martial Continent.
This realization indicated that the scope of this story extended beyond the Lustrous Yang Domain, encompassing the entire Immortal Martial Continent.
As for Gu Ran, being the protagonist with an extraordinary Heavenly Fate Value, there was no doubt he would also enter through one of the secondary gates.
This was indisputable.
In deep contemplation, Jiang Chen thought, 'So, we've escalated to the level of the Immortal Martial Continent.'
'This mysterious cave dwelling plot serves as the inaugural gathering of the Immortal Martial Continent's heroes and marks Gu Ran's first step onto such a grand stage.'
'Without my intervention, it's almost certain that Gu Ran will amass considerable rewards and grow immensely powerful.' After thorough consideration, he decisively chose to unlock the door to the mysterious cave dwelling.
Otherwise, propelled by the force of his Heavenly Fate, Gu Ran would undoubtedly find a way to unlock this mysterious cave dwelling in the near future and gain access.
"Are you ready? We're coming in!" Nangong Wan's voice reverberated in Jiang Chen's sea of consciousness.
"Uh, your choice of words is... a bit suggestive," Jiang Chen replied, a slight twitch forming at the corner of his mouth as he sensed something was slightly off.
"What's suggestive about it?" Shangguan Ning queried, seemingly puzzled, before adding with a playful lilt, "You're not thinking about... that, are you?"
Speechless for a moment, Jiang Chen shook his head and chuckled, "That didn't sound innocent at all. Would it kill you to feign ignorance?"
Grinning cheekily, Shangguan Ning retorted, "Who was it that let their mind wander first?"
"In a moment, I'll be entering your body," she teased, her voice tinged with growing excitement, akin to a child discovering a new toy. "If you're so keen on entering mine, you'd better assist me in materializing my physical form soon!"
"Enough, Shangguan Ning. Don't cross the line," Nangong Wan interjected abruptly, "Let's focus on the task ahead. Prepare yourself."
"What do you mean by 'crossing the line'? Are you just jealous because of what I said to Jiang Chen?" Shangguan Ning huffed, her tone a mixture of feigned innocence and slyness. "Tsk, such pettiness. Unlike you, I wouldn't get upset over how you tease Jiang Chen."
"Enough, Shangguan Ning," Nangong Wan responded, a trace of exasperation in her voice. "Stop being so flirtatious."
"That's my innate talent!" Shangguan Ning laughed playfully but then quickly adopted a more solemn tone. "Alright, alright, I was just joking. Let's not be humorless."
"Then let's begin," Jiang Chen declared, his voice carrying an unwavering determination.
"Alright, Jiang Chen, here we come!" Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning echoed in unison. Almost immediately, their formidable residual souls infused Jiang Chen's body in perfect harmony.
Remarkably, there was no discord among the three souls. Instead, they melded together as naturally as water mixing with milk, achieving an even greater unity.
'Incredible, such boundless soul power...' Jiang Chen thought, feeling his soul brim with vitality. Concurrently, he assimilated a trove of knowledge from the souls of Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning.
The complex spatial technique that both women were focused on remembering was instantly grasped by Jiang Chen. And this epitomized the most powerful aspect of his Heaven-Defying Fate Changer, the Void Tribulation Soul!
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