Perfect World

Chapter 523: Chapter 523 Suppressing the Divine
 

A box made of a dull stone that looked very ancient, with no patterns on its surface, and a very rough craftsmanship. When he opened it, a bead appeared, dull and lackluster, not even perfectly round.

“Is this what you referred to as the God Suppression Pearl?” Shi Hao picked it up, examined it carefully, but saw nothing special.

If anything, it was extraordinarily unimpressive, resembling a stone bead polished by a child, utterly devoid of beauty, dull and gray, as if covered in dust.

“That’s the way with truly wonderful things,” the witch said with feigned depth. “They withstand the test of time, become legendary through the ages, and eventually return to simplicity, to their true unadorned state.”

Shi Hao didn’t find it the least bit funny. He scrutinized it again and then used his Divine Sense to probe inside, and in that instant, he felt a tremendous surge, as if an oceanic wave was pressing down.

This object was indeed extraordinary, capable of suppressing the sea of one’s Divine Sense!

It looked ordinary, but once activated, it was like a strange rock that had endured the passage of time, truly shedding the superficial and retaining only the inner charm.

“How do I use it?” asked Shi Hao.

“There’s some risk involved. We need to set up a Locking Consciousness Array first, to trap a part of the world, then enter Yue Chan’s sea of consciousness and affix this Stone Bead to the core imprint of her sea of consciousness.”

“Is it that complicated?” Shi Hao frowned.

“It would be simple with an ordinary person; they could be suppressed with a simple gesture. But Yue Chan is extraordinary. I suspect that in the depths of her consciousness, a Deity is slumbering,” said the witch solemnly, a rare seriousness on her face.

“This carries a certain risk; I don’t think it’s worth it,” Shi Hao declared.

“Don’t worry, this Stone Bead is a treasure from ancient times, one that, even if you scoured the eight regions, you would be hard-pressed to find another like it. There is just this one—it could even seal the consciousness sea of a True God,” said the witch.

Then, she cajoled him, telling Shi Hao that if he truly succeeded in entering, he might obtain the supreme teachings of the Heaven Mending Sect. She licked her bright and sensuous red lips, evidently very interested in the Nirvana Ancient Method, hoping to acquire it through this opportunity.

“Fine!” Shi Hao nodded. He wasn’t lacking in materials at the moment; even though Stone Kingdom’s Royal Palace had been ransacked, setting up a Locking Consciousness Array was still a piece of cake for him.

One day, Shi Hao set up the array in a vast secret chamber, collaborating with the witch to deduce its workings, and after thoroughly considering all issues, feeling certain there were no mistakes, he prepared to suppress Yue Chan.

“Father, Mother, I will be in closed-door cultivation for a few days…” Shi Hao went to give notice, for he had just returned and was about to disappear again.

Returning to his roots, once again in Stone Capital, Shi Ziling was overwhelmed with emotion and had countless sentiments. That day, he took his wife for a stroll in the city, stopping themselves several times before entering certain mansions they came upon.

“Zi Ling, are you feeling nervous now that you are close to home, embarrassed to meet old acquaintances?” the War King appeared, inviting the couple to be his guests.

That day, the Stone Kingdom’s Imperial Capital was abuzz. Had the emperor’s parents returned, taking the status of retired sovereigns?

Shi Ziling had been known in Stone Capital as a legend, having left for more than a decade, and now, the hidden stories and reasons behind his departure had come to light, many people were aware.

“Do you know that the retired emperor was personally brought back by the emperor? The emperor invaded the Profound Domain and overturned Immortal Mountain!”

“Is what you’re saying really true? That’s terrifying to contemplate.”

The name of the Demon Emperor resonated throughout the Profound Domain, something all there knew, but it had not yet spread through the wasteland, only a few were informed as cross-domain communication was difficult.

However, once the news leaked out and a few individuals knew, it was obviously going to spread across the land.

In the Profound Domain, it had already boiled over, a young man charging alone into Immortal Mountain and accomplishing such a heaven-defying feat, was truly a miracle that would shake the world.

Without a doubt, once confirmed, whether it was the Heaven Mending Sect or the Western Sect, they all had to act cautiously. All the major powers in the world needed to carefully consider their moves.

Shi Hao began to “close off” for cultivation and would not allow interruptions.

Even as a captive, Fairy Yue Chan remained composed and serene, radiantly ethereal. Her snow-white gown trailed on the ground, standing gracefully with a slender figure that undulated with perfect contours.

Her skin was as white as ivory, her long black hair soft and lustrous, her eyes like black gems, her eyelashes long, and her red lips vibrant. She was like a divine beauty from a painting, without a single flaw to be found.

“Yue Chan, when shall we get married?” Shi Hao asked impudently, not yet making a move, but his words were intended to unsettle her emotions and then exploit any opening.

“If you can capture that witch and make her serve as a maid to attend to me, I might agree,” said Fairy Yue Chan unexpectedly, a departure from her usual demeanor.

Although she said this, her tone was calm, devoid of mundane emotions, as if she were detached from this world and uninterested in its earthly affairs.

Shi Hao’s mind stirred. Could this woman possess such keen Divine Sense that she had noticed something and was deliberately probing?

“That’s easy. After we marry, I will consider capturing her to keep you company,” said Shi Hao with a smile.

“Hasn’t she already arrived?” Fairy Yue Chan revealed a meaningful and radiant smile as she looked around.

Shi Hao’s heart skipped a beat—this woman was indeed extraordinary.

“Sister is here, why not show yourself? Did you come especially to deal with me, to snatch my Dao fruits?” Fairy Yue Chan’s voice was enchanting, like a celestial melody that reverberated within the Array.

Shi Hao shook his head, “What are you suspecting?”

“Little Stone, let me give you a piece of advice. In this world, the most terrifying person is that witch. You must be vigilant and careful,” said Yue Chan.

Shi Hao remained silent. Both women were tough nuts to crack—were they still trying to incite and divide at such a crucial moment?

“You have seen two appearances of the witch. Is at least one of them her Guardian Spirit? And are you so certain that the other is her True Body? Who she really is, you might not know,” Yue Chan said.

“What are you trying to say?” Shi Hao asked, not in a rush to act, also hoping to understand more about the witch through her words.

Fairy Yue Chan smiled faintly, her elegance illuminating the space around her, “To trust someone whose True Body you’ve never seen, be careful she doesn’t trap you in her schemes.”

Shi Hao sighed. Clever women truly were troublesome—just a few words from Yue Chan made his heart uneasy, and he began to waver.

The witch knew so much, and now she had come to join forces with him. If her goal was to sweep him away as well, that would be truly tragic, forcing him to ponder.

“How can you trust someone whose True Body has never been revealed?” Fairy Yue Chan smiled brightly, more dazzling than before, her skin radiant and pure, her large eyes full of Sprite Energy, her straight nose, and her lips like gleaming jewels, “You don’t know what she really looks like. There are various possibilities. Perhaps she wants to help you, perhaps she harbors malicious intentions, perhaps she is a demon in disguise, or perhaps she and I are two sides of the same coin—all of this you cannot verify.”

She said so much, but her last sentence made Shi Hao inwardly gasp.

He felt it necessary to use the Ancient Dual-Pupiled Individual’s Divine Eye left behind to examine the witch—could it truly be that Yue Chan’s main body had come?

It was an absurd thought, but it sent shivers down his spine; he knew that Yue Chan was eloquent, and her words had made him wary.

“Fairy Yue Chan, sister, I’m here, to watch you get married with my own eyes,” the witch said lightly as she walked into the Array. She glanced at Shi Hao, huffed lightly to show her dissatisfaction.

“I am of divine nature, and you are of demonic nature, why must it come to this?” Yue Chan said.

These words were somewhat surprising.

“Sister Yue Chan, I must admire you, your Divine Sense is terrifyingly powerful, having achieved Spirit Communication, can you sense what is about to happen?” the witch asked, pointing directly at her instigation.

Shi Hao remained silent, standing quietly to the side. After contemplating for a moment, he said, “Make your move.”

The witch was surprised and asked, “You don’t believe her provocative words?”

Shi Hao smiled and said, “I’m confident in my ability to suppress everything. If I can’t overturn someone else’s game on my territory, in this royal palace, I might as well bash my head in and die.”

“Arrogant and presumptuous!” the witch muttered.

“Then let us link arms and advance together.” Shi Hao teased, coming over to grab her crystal-clear and luminous arm.

“Stop taking advantage of me!” the witch glared at him.

In the end, to show transparency, two shimmering figures burst out from their foreheads, hand in hand, and simultaneously entered the brow of Fairy Yue Chan.

At that time, Fairy Yue Chan’s cultivation was sealed, making it impossible to stop all this. She could only prepare to battle within her own sea of consciousness.

In this sea of consciousness, a woman in white stood waiting for them. Looking at Shi Hao, she said, “No matter the outcome of this battle, even if there are no surprises, you should still be wary of the witch. She is the most terrifying one.”

“Sister Yue Chan, you’re really not being fair. You’re about to get married, but you still plot against me, casting a seed of distrust. Alas, even fairies are not good people!” the witch sighed.

Yue Chan smiled gently and said, “What will happen will naturally be revealed in the future.”

Without a doubt, she couldn’t stop the two of them from joining forces, especially with the witch holding the Stone Bead, capable of stabilizing this sea of consciousness, she was extremely terrifying.

Above Shi Hao’s head was a precious imprint, from which streams of True Dragon essence fell, shielding him within, invulnerable to all methods, overpowering!

That was the Human Emperor’s Seal, containing the fate of a nation, a supreme treasure. In this royal palace, it could suppress everything.

“Boom!”

Shi Hao and the witch advanced together, pushing open the pair of Golden Gates. The sleeping subconsciousness inside—the woman—was the enemy they needed to treat with caution.

This sea of consciousness was crystal clear, immaculate, reflecting Fairy Yue Chan’s immense potential and pure divine soul. Above this sea of consciousness, clouds shrouded the area with splendid palaces suspended.

In a magnificent jade palace, a woman slept, enveloped in golden rays, her skin snowy and radiant, her beauty unparalleled, looking sacred beyond measure.

When the Golden Gates were pushed open, she suddenly opened her eyes, emitting two beams formed from mysterious symbols, as she levitated, appearing deity-like!

This Yue Chan had an exceptionally terrifying and strong aura. Her fairy-like skin and bones, her flowing black hair, and her body cloaked in gold light—even her hair strands gleamed golden. Her radiant eyes emitted brightness as she glided lightly over, arriving in a floating manner.

“You let her in; aren’t you afraid she will suppress you and me together?” Yue Chan asked.

“Not afraid.” Shi Hao stood with his hands behind his back, the Human Emperor’s Seal above his head dropping strands of True Dragon essence, shrouding him enigmatically.

“Annoying, why don’t you give others a chance?” the witch complained, glancing at Shi Hao and then at the Human Emperor’s Seal on his head.

“Make your move!” Shi Hao said.

The next moment, a great battle erupted within this crystalline sea of consciousness; three figures like deities soared in the sky, like immortals ascending.

The witch held the Stone Bead, and at this moment, the God Suppression Pearl shed all dust, bursting with auspicious light, seeming to solidify the void here.

However, this Yue Chan, like a deity, proud of the world, possessed soul strength beyond imagination, exceeding her supposed realm, and was able to fight back fiercely here.

“Didn’t you say you could even seal a True God?” Shi Hao asked.

The witch smiled radiantly and said, “This only shows her extraordinary origin. Capturing her will definitely bring immense benefits.”

“Slash!”

Shi Hao unleashed Heaven-reaching Sword Qi, aimed at Yue Chan, a confrontation of Divine Senses, able to evolve various precious symbols.

“Slash!”

A True Dragon emerged, coiling around Yue Chan, raising its head and singing to the ninth level of heaven, grinding away all the Sword Qi.

The witch chanted spells, and around her, petals glowed, swirling forward to engulf Yue Chan. Each petal was etched with the symbols of the dao, possessing boundless power.

With a boom, an Immortal Phoenix appeared beside the peerless fairy, bathed in flames, as if experiencing nirvana, coexisting with her, incinerating all the petals.

This Yue Chan far exceeded her original realm, not easy to deal with!

Had the God Suppression Pearl not greatly weakened her divine soul, this battle might have been a completely different scene.

It was an intense battle that lasted a long time, with beams of light flying around, Divine Skills immeasurable, all unfolding in this place.

“Boom!”

Fairy Yue Chan shone brilliantly, her entire body releasing Order Divine Chains one after another, like the most sacred goddess from the ninth level of heaven, overlooking myriad spirits, dominating the world.

The situation was dire; her strength was beyond imagination.

“Sister, your background is indeed mysterious, but the God Suppression Pearl is an ancient supreme treasure; your struggle is futile,” the witch said, using a Secret Technique to stimulate the Stone Bead.

Mysterious aura permeated, disrupting the rules of the world; the Stone Bead formed its own domain, suppressing the heavens!

Shi Hao was astonished, but thankfully he had a trump card at hand and wasn’t afraid of the witch targeting him as well.

“Make your move!” the witch transmitted to him.

At that moment, the Sky Severing Technique appeared, the light turning eternal!

Simultaneously, Shi Hao utilized Kun Peng’s technique, which also illuminated the crystalline sea of consciousness, closing in on that peerless beauty.

Finally, all was silent. The fairy, resplendent like jade and unrivaled in beauty, was bound by numerous symbols, thoroughly sealed, with the Stone Bead also suppressing her.

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