Hu!
Ignoring everyone's shock, Zhang Xuan walked up to the roof and touched the mechanism.
Then, with lightning speed, he tapped on the protruding rock a few times.
With the Library of Heaven's Path, he could easily find the flaws in the mechanism. Take the Crimson Metal Coffin for example. It was said to be unbreakable, but as long as one found the flaws in it, it would be easy to break it open.
The mechanism before him was the same as well.
Kacha!
After tapping on it a few times, a crisp sound echoed, and the rock slowly opened up. Zhang Xuan dived in.
It was a passageway. Lifting his head, he saw nothing but darkness. There was probably a mechanism above that blocked the lake water from seeping into the passageway.
After walking for several dozen meters, Zhang Xuan saw a massive rock. Using the same method, he opened it up, and the lake water immediately appeared before his eyes.
Just like how he came here, there was a unique mechanism here. Humans could pass through, but the lake water couldn't.
"Incredible!"
Taking a look, Zhang Xuan realized that the mechanism was on par with formations. He couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
As expected of a celestial designer. These mechanisms were indeed something that most people would never be able to comprehend even after studying for their entire lives.
After adjusting himself on the spot and feeling that the Red Dust Heaven Ascending Steps had mostly recovered, Zhang Xuan returned to the crowd. He found a rope from Luo Zhu and tied it to the passageway.
With the rope in place, the crowd quickly climbed up.
As cultivators, even though they couldn't fly, climbing ropes was a walk in the park.
Following the lake water, they soon reached the shore. Only then did they realize that it was a dream.
Even though they hadn't been in the soul oracle tomb for long, they had been through life and death situations. Who could have thought that they would still be able to walk out alive?
"Thank you, Zhang Shi!"
After drying his clothes with his zhenqi, Master Sai and the others walked up to Zhang Xuan and bowed in admiration.
As expected of a Celestial Master Teacher. Through his wisdom, he managed to turn the situation around and even tame a Transcendent Mortal 9-dan 6-star soul oracle as his servant.
If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they wouldn't have dared to believe it.
"You're being too polite. Since we aren't in a hurry to leave, why don't we rest here for the night? We'll leave tomorrow!"
After a while, the sky had already darkened. The stars hung in the sky, bright and dazzling. A crescent moon hung diagonally above the mountain, giving off a sense of peace and tranquility.
Autumn was hazy, and the leaves on the trees were no longer as green as before. They were slowly turning yellow, and the mountain breeze brought with it a hint of coolness.
"Alright!"
Hearing that they weren't in a hurry to leave, everyone heaved a sigh of relief.
He hadn't spent too much time in the soul oracle tomb, but his mind was already worn out. It felt even more exhausting than a huge battle.
This was the lair of the Demon Cinque Beast, so there weren't any spirit beasts who would dare to cause trouble here. Everyone started a bonfire and took out the food that they had prepared beforehand. Not too long later, the aroma of meat filled the air.
"Teacher, what happened to your neck?"
Zhang Xuan was also very hungry. He had just eaten for a while when he saw Wang Ying walking over with a puzzled look.
"Neck?"
Zhang Xuan was taken aback for a moment before Luo Ruoxin passed him a copper mirror. Taking a closer look, he saw that there was a slight grayish color on his chin.
"Oh, it was infected by Little Mo's soul aura. Don't worry, it should be gone soon!"
Back in the soul oracle tomb, in order to lure Mo Hunsheng into taking the bait, he had used the Dragon Scale Amulet to injure the other party and willingly allowed himself to be captured by the other party. This should have been the mark left behind then, but it wasn't serious. If one didn't take a closer look, it would be impossible to notice it.
It was only due to Wang Ying's meticulousness that he noticed it.
Soul oracles and humans were two completely different lifeforms. It was normal for such an expert to leave a mark on his chin, and it shouldn't take long for it to disappear.
"That's good!" Seeing that it wasn't a huge problem, Wang Ying heaved a sigh of relief.
"Bring Lu Chong over with Zhao Ya and the others. I have some matters to deal with!"
Zhang Xuan instructed.
Lu Chong didn't follow the rest. Instead, he was placed on the back of Zhao Feiwu's spirit beast. Now that the Demon Cinque Beast had been tamed, it was time to bring him over.
"Yes!" Knowing that his teacher wanted to save Lu Chong, Wang Ying nodded.
After making the arrangements, Zhang Xuan walked into the Demon Cinque Beast's cavern.
The cavern was spacious and clean. After finding a quiet spot, Zhang Xuan took out the Nine Hearts Lotus.
He didn't take a good look at it while he was underground. Now that he was here, he could interrogate the other party to see if there was any way to save Lu Chong.
"Master!"
Leaving the storage ring, Mo Hunsheng immediately realized that he was no longer underground. His voice was filled with excitement.
After being trapped for tens of thousands of years, he was finally able to see the outside world once more. The agitation he felt was unimaginable.
Thus, he addressed Zhang Xuan as' master 'willingly without the slightest bit of embarrassment.
"I would like to know if you have any way to wake up a person whose soul is in hibernation!" Zhang Xuan looked at him with a grim expression.
"A person whose soul is in hibernation?"
Mo Hunsheng was taken aback for a moment before replying, "Since the soul is in hibernation, all you have to do is to enter his body and wake him up. It isn't too complicated!"
Zhang Xuan was taken aback. He had heard of this method before, but as a Fighter, his soul was unable to leave his body. Thus, he could only give up on it. However … the situation was different now.
Cultivating the Heaven's Path Soul Guiding Formula, he was able to allow his soul to leave his body and enter the other party's body to wake him up.
"Yes. However, this is similar to possession. The slightest carelessness could lead to Possession Decline." With the soul contract in place, Mo Hunsheng didn't dare to hide anything.
Entering another's body was similar to possession. It would be fine if he could wake the other party up, but if he couldn't, it could lead to Possession Decline, causing his cultivation to plummet.
"More importantly … if you fail to wake him up, your soul might be acknowledged by the other party's body. If that happens, it would be impossible for you to wake him up!"
Mo Hunsheng hesitated for a moment before continuing, "After all, a soul that can enter another's body is bound to be extremely powerful. Since the other party is in hibernation, he must be extremely weak. Given that his body hasn't been nourished by his soul for a long time, it is easy for him to mistake him as his master. If that happens, not only will you be unable to save him, you might even end up killing him!"
Only when one's soul was severely damaged would one fall into hibernation.
This was due to the fact that the soul was extremely weak. If a powerful soul were to enter the other party's body to summon him, it would be best if he could wake him up. Otherwise, it would be easy for the other party to take over his body.
"Is there any way to avoid this?"
Zhang Xuan's face darkened, and he clenched his fists tightly.
Since he had made a move, he had to ensure that the other party would survive. If he were to fail and die, how could he feel at ease in the future?
After all, Lu Chong had died for him.
If he couldn't be saved, he would be a disgrace to his teacher!
"Avoid it? Unless the other party's soul has become resilient and powerful. Even if the summoning fails, he should still be able to control his body! "
Mo Hunsheng said. "The best way is to use Soulrouse Grass to forge Soulrouse Incense. After which, light it up and allow the other party to absorb it. This way, the chances of success will be much higher!"
"Soulrouse Grass?" Zhang Xuan frowned.
As an apothecary, he had read many books on medicinal herbs. However, he had never heard of such a herb before.
"Soulrouse Grass isn't a plant. Instead, it is a unique artifact that can only be produced by nourishing the soul of a soul oracle. It can be grown!"
Mo Hunsheng said.
"How long will it take to grow a stalk?" Zhang Xuan asked.
If it took too long, he would have to think of another way.
"Not long, a month is sufficient! Just that … I am trapped here and my soul is unable to leave. As such, I am unable to plant it … "Mo Hunsheng smiled bitterly.
He was trapped in the Nine Hearts Lotus, unable to escape. Even if he wanted to, he didn't have the strength to do so.
"You can plant it as long as you are a soul oracle?"
Instead of replying, Zhang Xuan turned to look at Mo Hunsheng.
"Yes, as long as you are a soul oracle who has successfully drawn in his soul, you will be able to plant it. The method is simple, I can tell you right now!" Mo Hunsheng said.
"Un, tell me the method then!"
Zhang Xuan waved his hands calmly.
"Alright!"
Mo Hunsheng replied with a grunt and continued.
Soon, he explained the cultivation method of the Soulrouse Grass.
Just as he said, the Soulrouse Grass wasn't a specific plant. Rather, it was an artifact that required one's soul to be nurtured. Only through this could one's soul resonate with it and awaken it.
"You can't be thinking of … cultivating the Soul Guiding Formula and becoming a soul oracle, right?"
Seeing the master before him memorize the cultivation method, Mo Hunsheng couldn't help but feel incredulous.
"Un!" Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
Since it was useful to Lu Chong, he did intend to plant it himself.
"But you are a Celestial Master Teacher …" Mo Hunsheng was taken aback.
This master of his was a Celestial Master Teacher. Given his talent, if he were to cultivate as a soul oracle, it would be equivalent to abandoning his identity as a Celestial Master Teacher … Wasn't this a little too reckless?
"Don't worry, I have already modified the Soul Guiding Formula. Even if I were to successfully draw in my soul, it wouldn't affect my physical body at all. I will be able to achieve the Union of Soul and Body!"
Zhang Xuan said calmly.
"Modified? Union of Soul and Body? "In the lotus, Mo Hunsheng's eyes widened and his lips quivered in disbelief.
The Soul Guiding Formula was a cultivation technique that soul oracles had cultivated for countless years. It had been modified by innumerable experts, but none of them had been able to achieve such a feat. Yet, this fellow was able to modify it with just a few breaths and achieve the Union of Soul and Body?
How was this possible!
Just as Mo Hunsheng was perplexed, he saw his master sitting down cross-legged. His body shook, and an illusory figure appeared above him.
"Drawing his soul out of his body?"
Mo Hunsheng's voice trembled.
As a 6-star soul oracle, he could clearly tell that his master's soul had already left his body.
Just as Mo Hunsheng was in shock, he heard the voice of the other party's soul. Zhang Shi was standing quietly before the lotus.
"Yes …" Mo Hunsheng trembled.
Zhang Xuan nodded his head in satisfaction.
It seemed like using the Heaven's Path Soul Guiding Formula to draw his soul out of his body was similar to the Heaven's Path zhenqi. As long as he willed it, even a stronger soul oracle wouldn't be able to see through it.
He would only be able to see through it if he willed it.
"Hu!"
After confirming the matter, Zhang Xuan's consciousness returned to his physical body.
"Soul returning to its original position, acupoints resonating with one another, soul and body becoming one … Y-you really modified the Soul Guiding Formula?"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan's soul had returned to his body without any changes, and on the contrary, his acupoints were resonating deeply, reminiscent of the roar of a dragon. Mo Hunsheng shrieked, seemingly on the verge of fainting from fright.
(Congratulations to [Uncle Black Robe] for becoming the 28th alliance leader of this book. An additional chapter has been added!)
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