Extreme Spirit Chaos Technique

As the curtain of light around Holy Tomb Mountain drew closer, the interest in Mu Chen’s eyes intensified. Just as he was about to step through the light barrier, Dilaka gave a mysterious smile. "Watch closely, Mu Chen. What you see of Holy Tomb Mountain from the Outer Realm isn’t the real thing. When you cross the barrier ahead, you might be stunned. Holy Tomb Mountain is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful sights on the Extreme Martial Continent."

With that, Dilaka, levitating Liu Feiyuan and the others, vanished into the barrier with a SWISH. Mu Chen, still in the Outer Realm, peered through the transparent curtain of light but couldn’t find any sign of him! It was only then that Mu Chen realized this so-called barrier was actually a colossal Defense Array encompassing the entire Holy Tomb Mountain!!

Reaching out, he gently pushed his palm through the barrier. It felt like passing his hand through a curtain of water—soft and delicate. But just as Mu Chen was lost in the sensation, the glowing barrier suddenly erupted in a dazzling light. He felt a warmth at his waist as a gentle glow enveloped his Storage Ring.

With a thought, a simple Jade Token appeared in Mu Chen’s hand. It was the token for the trial.

’So this is the key to entering Holy Tomb Mountain.’

He toyed with it for a moment, a sudden curiosity striking him: what would have happened if he didn’t have this Jade Token?

"If you didn’t have that Jade Token, forget being this close—even if you were a kilometer away, you would have been obliterated by this glowing barrier. By the way, the barrier’s instant-kill range covers everyone below the Martial Venerable realm. As for a Martial Venerable expert, even if they weren’t killed instantly, they’d be left half-dead."

Suddenly, the Profound Old Ghost’s voice sounded in his mind. Mu Chen felt a surge of joy, but he could also faintly detect a sigh in the Profound Old Ghost’s tone.

"Master?" he called out, a hint of confusion in his voice.

The Profound Old Ghost took a deep breath. "Xiao Chenzi, there’s something I must apologize for. Perhaps... for the duration of your time in Holy Tomb Mountain, I will no longer be able to offer you any help."

Mu Chen was startled by his words but quickly calmed himself. After everything he had already been through today, he could bear this news.

"Is it because of that person?" Mu Chen remembered the Profound Old Ghost had mentioned a reason for hiding.

The Profound Old Ghost nodded. "Once someone reaches that realm, they can sense my existence. If I hadn’t entered a deep slumber just now, he likely would have discovered the Extreme Spirit Pearl and my own secrets. And those secrets absolutely cannot be known to others before you’ve grown strong enough."

"Then isn’t it dangerous for you to appear now?" Mu Chen asked, worried.

"It’s not that dangerous. His Spiritual Power only extends to the area within the barrier; his aura isn’t present outside of it, so there’s no need to worry for now. However, he will sense me once you go inside. So, don’t ask any more questions. I have many things to tell you. Just listen carefully," the Profound Old Ghost explained before continuing.

Mu Chen nodded quickly, his expression serious.

"First, regarding what you’re most concerned about right now. The change in your Dantian is a side effect of using that special Secret Technique of the Extreme Wood Attribute. This side effect will prevent you from circulating your Primordial Power for three days, but it won’t affect your ability to accumulate it. However, during this accumulation process, if you try to use even a little bit of Primordial Power, everything you’ve stored up will be depleted in an instant, and your Dantian will become exhausted again."

"Therefore, for the next three days, do not use your Primordial Power unless you absolutely have to. And if you are forced to, you must maximize the power of that single strike. In the future, avoid using this Extreme Attribute Secret Technique if you can. The side effects are simply too severe."

"Second, this is a cultivation task I’m setting for you. To make you stronger in your own right, for the time you are in Holy Tomb Mountain, I forbid you from using the power of the Profound Jade Fan! You can only rely on your own strength to advance, step by step. Can you do that?"

’Not use the Profound Jade Fan?’ Mu Chen was taken aback. It wasn’t because he felt constrained, but because of his master’s reasoning. ’If Master doesn’t say anything, it means that even if you’re not doing it right, you’re not entirely wrong, either. But for him to explicitly forbid me from using the Profound Jade Fan... the meaning is obvious. Lately, I’ve been relying too much on its power. So much so that Master noticed this detail and had to point it out to me.’

’Looking back, it’s the first thing I’ve thought of in every recent battle. Without it... would my combat effectiveness even hold up?’

"That’s right, no Profound Jade Fan. I once told you that a weapon can naturally give you a great boost. But weapons have their own strengths and weaknesses, their own differences in quality. If, one day, your weapon is destroyed by an opponent, or you no longer have the ability to use it, would you still have the confidence to fight?" the Profound Old Ghost said gently. "If you yourself are strong, your Combat Skills will be strong. If you yourself are strong, your weapon will be strong. If your own power reaches the pinnacle of what the physical body can achieve, then even without a weapon, you can easily defeat others. I hope you will remember this principle."

"Third, after entering Holy Tomb Mountain, I require you to reach the Emperor Realm within one year! Don’t be surprised, and don’t look at me like that. I am definitely not joking! With the enhancements from the Five Elements Sacred Domain in Holy Tomb Mountain, reaching the Emperor Realm within a year is absolutely not a dream for you!"

"These three points are my only requirements for you. When you’ve earned the right to leave Holy Tomb Mountain, I’ll have a surprise for you. Finally, since you’ve come this far, under specific circumstances, I will permit you to reveal your Nine Attributes to those you trust most. With your intellect, you should be able to judge a person’s character. I’ve said all I need to. Now hurry up and get in there, or the little ones inside will get anxious waiting."

With those parting words, the Profound Old Ghost’s voice vanished completely, his aura disappearing without a trace. Mu Chen let his consciousness drift through his mind one last time before returning to his body, but he suddenly noticed something was wrong! Something was different than before!

He looked around. His Sea of Souls was still clear, but when Mu Chen’s gaze fell upon its center, a look of profound shock appeared on his face.

’The Extreme Spirit Pearl... it’s gone...’

Of course, it hadn’t truly vanished; it was just hidden. Mu Chen could still feel that intimate connection deep within his soul. With a wry smile, he finally understood. This wasn’t just some small test from his master. He had hidden the Extreme Spirit Pearl, sealed the Profound Jade Fan, taken Xiaobai away, and put himself into slumber. All that was left now was Mu Chen himself, with a depleted Dantian.

’Can I do it? Of course, I can!’ Mu Chen’s consciousness returned to his body. He slowly closed his eyes, and a confident smile touched his lips. "Holy Tomb Mountain? Here I come!"

His brow furrowed in concentration. With a push from the balls of his feet, he leaped, carrying the unconscious Little Tiger, Mo Qing, and Ye Shuangshuang through the barrier with him. A ball of incredibly gentle light suddenly entered Mu Chen’s body, warm and extremely comfortable. Of course, the three unconscious companions were not so fortunate as to enjoy it.

His vision was still blurry. After his mind wavered for a moment, Mu Chen could finally see the world before him clearly! A brand-new world!!

"Gods..."

Glorious! Magnificent! A view without equal! Such words were no longer enough to describe what Mu Chen was seeing!

Rainbow-hued light showered down everywhere. Colorful, giant jungle trees stood at varying heights, while mountains and peaks crisscrossed the landscape. Massive, sky-faring Magical Beasts flew back and forth. A single glance was enough to make any visitor never want to leave!

This place was overflowing with vibrant life; even the air itself radiated an aura of pure Primordial Power. If, through the barrier of the Outer Realm, one could only see the Five-Colored Peaks—each a single, power-infused hue—then only by entering could one understand that this was a merely superficial display. The truly stunning part was its deeper beauty! A beauty that transcended fantasy!

Mountains of never-extinguishing flame, mountains of never-ceasing seas, mountains of never-settling dust, mountains of never-wilting flowers, and mountains of never-fading light!

These five seemingly extreme peaks converged at their bases according to a principle incomprehensible to the world, forming a colossal Five Elements Array Map! And where these five peaks met, light bathed giant trees, the trees clung to rivers, the rivers wound around flames, the flames licked at mountainsides, and the mountainsides reflected golden light, all stretching toward the center and spiraling ever upward! Ultimately, they formed that one multicolored mountain, taller and more majestic than the Five-Colored Peaks!!!

The Eternal Saint Peak, which stood with a power that would never collapse!!

"Is... Is this really just *one* of the most beautiful sights on the Extreme Martial Continent?"

His eyes wide, Mu Chen finally understood the meaning of "dumbfounded." This was it!

"Ha... Stunning, isn’t it? If you look up, you’ll be even more shocked."

Dilaka had appeared by Mu Chen’s side at some unknown point, a flicker of pride in his eyes. Because he was the Grand Elder of Holy Tomb Mountain! This was his home!

Hearing this, Mu Chen subconsciously looked up. His tightly shut eyes snapped open, his ice-blue, snowflake-like pupils spinning rapidly. His mouth, at last, fell agape.

Because an incredible scene was reflected in Mu Chen’s eyes: in the cloudless sky, dazzling specks of starlight glittered, and streams of five-colored auroras hung down like curtains over the peaks of the Five Elements Mountains. And above the peaks of the Five Elements Mountains were five enormous vortexes that, at first glance, resembled nebulae!

The vortex above the Peak of Flame was red; the vortex above the Peak of Water was blue; the vortex above the Peak of Earth was umber; the vortex above the Peak of Metal was a dazzling gold; and the vortex above the Peak of Wood was a vibrant green...

And at the very center of these five colored vortexes, a giant sphere of light hung silently in the air, rotating slowly. Every time this sphere of light completed a rotation, a terrifyingly powerful Adhesive Force would suck in the surrounding Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, which was so dense it was nearly tangible. This cycle repeated, seemingly without end.