Chapter 34: Chapter 034 Mysteries of the Heavenly Book
Translator: 549690339
“Indeed, we should prioritize how to get out of this place.”
“Although there has been no danger so far, if something changes unexpectedly, we cannot just sit and wait for death.”
“The practitioners of Turtle Serpent Island have profound knowledge in formations. Especially young master Fang, he could definitely find a way to break through this restriction.”
Everyone began to discuss anxiously. With the situation at such a critical point, they were still amusingly discussing about a dish called spicy hot pot, even though no one had ever heard of it. It sounded delicious, but they should focus on escaping first, right?
Especially Yang Zhen, although he had seen the legendary hidden treasure in the Dao Enlightenment Stele and demonstrated a talent beyond the Light of Ten Constellations, what good was it if he couldn t seize the opportunity.
At first, everyone was amazed by Yang Zhen’s abilities, but after hearing that he had not grasped this opportunity, they turned somewhat contemptuous of him.
What use was the highest talent if in the end, it still could not compare to comprehending a random, yellow-tier cultivation method?
Fang Shenhe sensed that everyone’s gaze focused on him, and he felt a surge of heroic spirit. With a nonchalant smile, he glanced at Yang Zhen.
Especially when Princess Changyang and Su Qingyu, two women admired by everyone, also cast their gaze upon him, his smile deepened.
Fang Shenhe might not dare to provoke Yang Zhen in other aspects, but when it comes to formations, Fang Shenhe was confident he was unequaled in this realm among everyone present.
Turtle Serpent Island was famous for a long time. Even Nether Sun Country, an influential country of practitioners, had to consult Turtle Serpent Island on formations. Nether Sun Country’s national array was even designed and created with the assistance of Turtle Serpent Island.
Fang Shenhe cleared his throat. When all eyes settled on him, he glanced at Yang Zhen intentionally.
At this moment, Yang Zhen, standing among the crowd, was just a bit more handsome than the average person, entirely reliant on him to find the method to break the formation, right?
With this thought, Fang Shenhe suddenly felt Yang Zhen was not as extraordinary as he initially thought, it was just his provocative personality that drew attention to him.
Moreover, that unlucky guy, Zhang Zongjin decided to challenge Yang Zhen in his least proficient field…
Thinking of Zhang Zongjin, Fang Shenhe shuddered and quickly collected himself. He smiled and said, “The Dao Enlightenment Stele is a divine object between heaven and earth, a blessing from the heavens for all practitioners in the Nether State. It carries the ultimate principles of the universe and it won’t harm us. According to my observation these days, this restriction is nothing more than a test for us.”
“So it is. Young Master Fang truly possesses extraordinary judgement. You have long since understood the function of this restriction.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. One of the practitioners hurriedly asked, “In this case, have you thought of a way to solve it?
Fang Shenhe confidently smiled. He appeared more radiant, emanating an aura of mystique, and responded, “Although I haven’t found a solution yet, I have identified a direction. As long as we work together, we will definitely be able to leave.”
“That’s great!” Everyone couldn’t help cheering slightly.
Yang Zhen showed a disdainful smirk. His eyes wide and his tongue out, he retorted, “After all this talk, you still haven’t found a solution?”
“You…” Fang Shenhe’s face changed as he glared at Yang Zhen, “Are you implying that you, Master Yang, have a solution?”
Yang Zhen waved his hand dismissively, “You are the expert here, not me. You better continue your search, save the disappointment of everyone.”
Fang Shenhe sneered, “Nonsense. You will pay dearly for your arrogance someday.”
Yang Zhen just smiled and paid no mind to Fang Shenhe. He had a solution, but he chose not to reveal it now, instead immersing his thoughts inwardly.
Within Yang Zhen’s body, an ancient book emitting a yellowish light floated slowly. The aura it exuded gave Yang Zhen a chilling feeling.
Yang Zhen had never felt such a terrifying aura before. It was just like facing heaven and earth themselves.
In the face of heaven and earth, any powerful human practitioner, or even those legendary great demons, were as insignificant as ants.
What puzzled Yang Zhen was that while the aura radiating from the book was terrifyingly oppressive, there was no significant hostile presence. It felt like an ancient place, steeped in mystic qi.
This book was what Yang Zhen acquired from the Enlightenment Stele, the so-called hidden treasure of the world according to Su Qingyu and others. Yang Zhen understood the wisdom of ‘wealth not exposed is well preserved’ better than anyone else here. Since others knew about the existence of the hidden treasure, if Yang Zhen openly claimed to possess it, he would become a appealing target, likely to be chased by powerful forces hiding around the world.
No one but Yang Zhen himself knew that he had indeed obtained the hidden heritage, and the Starlight he held was far more terrifying than the light he demonstrated.
Yang Zhen tried to touch the book with his mind and immediately, a thunderous roar echoed through his inner world. The ancient book emitted a dazzling light, illuminating the world within him.
Booming sounds like a celestial hymn echoed in his ears as densely packed runes fluctuated in mid-air.
The light from the ancient book faded, leaving an ordinary book behind, but the two words written in golden on the cover struck Yang Zhen like a bolt from the blue.
“Heavenly Book!”
This really was a huge discovery! Yang Zhen almost leapt with excitement.
To think that something like the Heavenly Book would appear here-it must have taken tremendous luck to obtain it.
Even Yang Zhen, a disciple of a small sect, knew what the legend of the Heavenly Book represented.
“Young Master Yang, are you okay?” a soft voice rang out. Su Qingyu looked at Yang Zhen with concern.
Yang Zhen grinned and said, “I’m fine. I just remembered something that could possibly help us solve the prohibition.”
“Oh really!” Fang Shenhe sneered, “Natural prohibitions like this are peculiar and beyond mere human comprehension. Even in Turtle Serpent Island, the methods to solve such prohibitions are rare. You don’t know much about formations, so don’t be reckless. We won’t hold it against you if you get yourself killed, but if you get us all killed…”
“Exactly, now’s not the time to show off. Princess Changyang and Miss Su are waiting for Young Master Fang to break the formation. Young Master Yang, don’t act rashly.”
“Young Master Yang, why don’t you wait for Young Master Fang? If even he can’t solve it, we’re probably doomed.”
A group of people started to persuade him earnestly, fearing that Yang Zhen’s reckless actions would trigger the prohibition, endangering everyone present.
Fang Shenhe’s face grew serious as he stared intently at a certain position within the prohibition, breaking into a sweat soon after.
“If I had brought the Tortoise Shell Technique, I might have been able to find a solution easily. But the Tortoise Shell Technique is too precious for me to study yet.”
“The Tortoise Shell Technique? Is it the art of formation mentioned in the Heavenly Book’s Xuanli Chapter?” Princess Changyang exclaimed in surprise. Fang Shenhe nodded with a proud expression, “Although the Tortoise Shell Technique is just one of the arts in the Xuanli Chapter of the Heavenly Book, it’s all-encompassing and forms the foundation of Turtle Serpent Island. It’s a pity that I’ve only studied a small part of it. I can only give it a try.” With that, Fang Shenhe strode forward, shouting as he placed both hands on the ground.
Meanwhile, Yang Zhen was left speechless.
Oh my God!
The Tortoise Shell Technique, the foundation of Turtle Serpent Island, is just part of the Xuanli Chapter of the Heavenly Book… and Yang Zhen!
Yang Zhen looked inward again, gazing at the Heavenly Book floating inside him. He flipped to the first page with a mere thought.
Heavenly Book: Xuanli Chapter
He had obtained the entire Xuanli Chapter!