Chapter 387: The Return Of Patriarch Wang
It was a cluster of golden essence, incomparably divine, akin to a rising sun ascending, flowing slowly within the bubble, captivating his gaze with its proximity to reality. The True Crystal of Creation was solid, requiring slow refinement for absorption, but this radiant essence had not yet solidified, allowing for direct assimilation of its essence without the need for time-consuming refinement, thus accelerating cultivation.
Risking it all, Wang Xuan approached, intending to carry it with him as he surged out of the sea surface. If obtained, it might lead to a breakthrough, allowing him to seek revenge at the earliest opportunity. A large mass, as big as a washbasin, was overtaken by him, swiftly enveloped within his golden animal hide. The brilliant golden light illuminated his entire spirit, vivid and resplendent, with showers of light cascading around him, immensely serene, making him feel as if he were about to ascend.
The red substance was too violent; once activated, it instantly caused massive waves in the light sea, rendering it impossible to remain calm, especially with various other energies colliding. Upon collision, it was akin to a volcanic eruption.
Under the sea, it was as if the heavens were collapsing and the earth was splitting, causing a massive explosion and surging waves.
Wang Xuan "covered" himself with the animal hide, yet his spirit was still overwhelmed by the impact; the energy explosion was too intense, with extraordinary waves crashing towards the sky and hitting the stars.
Fortunately, he captured the golden liquid at the last moment, allowing his entire spirit to immerse in it continuously, healing his injuries.
Suddenly, the towering waves surged, breaking the relative tranquility of the light sea downstream.
On the shore, a figure appeared, her silver dress fluttering as she instantly sent a strand of spiritual thread across the vast distance, pulling Wang Xuan away from above the deep sea.
Fang Yuzhu followed downstream, always in pursuit, and the moment she saw Wang Xuan breaking through the sea surface, she immediately guided him back.
The tumultuous waves of the extraordinary sea downstream naturally attracted attention from afar, with many gazes turning towards them. Although they were far apart, there were no weaklings among the people by the sea, all capable of sensing the commotion.
Under the sea, one after another, large bubbles burst, with various colored energy substances colliding, becoming increasingly astonishing, stirring up turbulence in the extraordinary light sea.
"Huh, he's still alive, and he's been rescued."
"He seems to have obtained something extraordinary from the deep sea."
For a moment, many people couldn't take their eyes off, and many began to act, swiftly approaching. Originally, various factions were vying for treasures, engaging in skirmishes, and bloody incidents often occurred on the seabed. For example, the sacred dragon especially liked to take advantage; when others collected some True Crystals of Creation, it would suddenly descend and snatch away their opportunities.
Wang Xuan emerged from the golden aura enveloping him, clearly having obtained something extraordinary, drawing the attention of many. No longer engaging in clandestine battles and skirmishes, numerous eyes were fixed on him.
At this moment, Fang Yuzhu breathed a sigh of relief, as she always dreaded seeing those around her perish without being able to intervene. Since the end of the ancient era, the people around her had been relatively safe; few dared to aggressively hunt those she trusted.
However, this situation was different. Most people here didn't know her, and the sacred dragon was the first to swoop in, its majestic presence causing the extraordinary ocean to ripple violently with its dragon's roar echoing throughout.
The silver-haired youth smiled as he strolled along the shoreline, seemingly calm but exuding the aura of a peerless expert. It was evident he was about to make a move.
Frowning, Wang Xuan realized the formidable nature of the surroundings adjacent to the extraordinary ocean, where the rules of mythology resurfaced, making everyone on the shore incredibly powerful.
Sighing, he remarked, "It seems I can only stay in the sea. The light of the extraordinary ocean doesn't recede, and the rules of the extraordinary world won't fade away. It's not suitable for me to come out."
"I'll split off a portion of my divine light and accompany you into the depths of the sea," Fang Yuzhu suggested.
Shaking his head, Wang Xuan replied, "No need. Sister Fang, you stay onshore to deal with the main threats. I'll break through underwater and then hunt down the divine light they've split off!"
He reminded Fang Yuzhu to be cautious as there were plenty of powerful individuals on the shore, urging her not to be surrounded.
"Hurry up, loosen up for me! Open the barrier to the realm of Immortality!" Wang Xuan muttered lowly, rushing through the barriers in his escape. There was no other choice; only by breaking through could he change the situation.
He was confident that once he stepped into the higher realm in this special place, he would no longer fear these people and could truly change the course of events!
In fact, a great battle erupted on the shore, intertwining extraordinary rules and becoming even more terrifying, shaking the very heavens!
However, as the light sea spread, about to assimilate the extraordinary rules, the aura of the peerless experts all disappeared.
He believed he had absorbed enough of the golden primordial liquid; most of it had already been consumed. In theory, he should be able to break through the barrier.
However, he soon realized that haste makes waste. His mind was not calm enough. In the midst of being pursued relentlessly, his mental fluctuations were too violent, conflicting with the essential teachings of certain scriptures.
"In this world, there is only me. What I see, what I feel, it's all illusion. Where are the dragons? They're nothing but creatures I molded from clay."
"Where is the silver-haired youth? Just a bubble I blew with soap. It'll burst at the snap of my fingers."
"And there are no heroes; they're just stick figures I drew on paper. What significance do they hold?"
At a critical moment, Wang Xuan resorted to a scripture meant for those with severe mental illness. Instead of delving into its highest level of meaning, he used it for brainwashing, hypnosis, to calm himself and avoid agitation.
Initially, it was effective, calming his mind, and the barrier seemed to loosen, as if on the verge of breaking.
Unfortunately, he was caught up and beaten. He was swiped by the dragon's claw, punched by the silver-haired youth, shot by an elven maiden, and hit in the chest by a green light from a laughing green-skinned demon.
Wang Xuan snapped out of it, unable to maintain the mentality of a severely mentally ill person, and resumed his arduous escape.
"I'm not like Old Zhang, a diagnosed mental patient. I'll stop practicing that scripture for now. I am who I am, at my strongest, most real state, breaking through the barriers regardless of pain or pursuit. I'll face it all head-on, breaking through all obstacles, forcefully advancing!"
Wang Xuan adjusted his mindset. He believed that the mental illness scripture he had practiced before was a form of escapism. Now, covered in wounds and with his divine blood spilled, he faced it fearlessly, experiencing it in his true state, forcefully pushing through.
In the end, he had fully assimilated the essence of the golden primordial liquid, refining it rapidly until it was completely consumed.
Just then, he heard a cracking sound from within his body, as if a massive barrier had cracked and shattered. He stopped, stretching his limbs, and erupted in dazzling light. He had finally broken through, the resounding roar echoing incessantly in his ears.
Wang Xuan ceased his escape, experiencing the sensation of this overwhelming power surging within him, sequentially activating several supreme scriptures.
"Is this the realm of transcendence? It doesn't matter. I've indeed shattered that sturdy ceiling, surged upward, and successfully broken through the barrier!"
Wang Xuan swiftly turned around, facing his pursuers.
In an instant, he left behind a residual image, lunging towards the elven expert. With a crisp snap, he snapped her neck directly, then shattered her physical body, causing her divine light to scatter.
In the next moment, he pounced on the colossal dragon, catching it off guard. In a fierce struggle, his iron spear pierced one of its eyes with a sharp "pu" sound.
The divine dragon roared furiously, glowing all over as it momentarily broke free from him, teleporting away to a nearby location, glaring back at him.
"This feeling is quite exhilarating!" Wang Xuan muttered, his killing intent erupting fiercely. He lifted his head, brandishing the "Immortal Slayer Sword," advancing forward with determination.