Chapter 274 - 159: Forging a Divine Body, Acupoint Concealed God

They had indeed obtained many Heavenly and Earthly Treasures inside.

Furthermore, just a few days ago, in an extremely remote location, they had found a hidden cave residence.

Inside the cave, a figure sat cross-legged. It seemed to have been dead for tens of thousands of years, or perhaps even longer, but its physical body showed no signs of decay!

On the walls, the two of them also saw a Body Refining Technique carved by the figure.

They also learned the figure’s identity: Di Moluo, the founding master of the Vajra Sect.

The two were overjoyed and immediately transcribed the Body Refining Technique, preparing to leave the Celestial Gate and bring it back to Wang Xiao!

But unexpectedly, just as they exited the cave, they were ambushed by four or five Earth Immortals from the North Sea Islands.

They were fearless, however, and used the Immortal Treasures Wang Xiao had given them to kill all the Earth Immortals.

However, just then, Stars lit up the surroundings, trapping them. The two were suddenly enveloped by an overwhelmingly powerful Immortal Emperor’s Law.

Even their Immortal Treasures could barely resist it.

Within those Stars was a Void that seemed to want to devour everything, nearly trapping and killing them both.

Shangguan Xiyue desperately burned her True Form, unleashing her Moonlight Power, and used the might of her Immortal Treasure to tear an opening in the Void, escaping with Liu Yuzhen.

However, more than half of Shangguan Xiyue’s body was severely wounded, and her True Form was almost completely annihilated.

Liu Yuzhen had no time for anything else. She burned her blood essence to carry Shangguan Xiyue out of the Celestial Gate and flee back to the Imperial Palace.

But Shangguan Xiyue’s injuries were too severe. Even after using every Elixir of Life she had, the situation was hopeless.

Although she tried to contact Wang Xiao, there was no response.

Seeing that Shangguan Xiyue was about to succumb, she could only lie to give her a reason to hold on.

Shangguan Xiyue’s aura was fading. She let out a breath.

"Yuzhen, I don’t know if I can wait for the Young Master any longer. Remember to give this Body Refining Technique to him. This might be the last thing I can do for him."

Liu Yuzhen’s eyes were bloodshot, the veins on her clenched fists bulging as she said:

"Don’t say such foolish things! Ninth Brother will be back soon. He can definitely heal you. You have to hold on, you must hold on!"

Shangguan Xiyue smiled weakly.

"Don’t be sad. The Young Master and I were trapped in the Imperial Harem since we were children. I followed him when we left, and I’ve cultivated to my current Realm. I’m already very satisfied."

She knew her own condition.

To cast the Nether Moon Soul Burial, she had burned almost all of her True Form.

On top of that, she had been grievously wounded by that Immortal Emperor’s Law, and the life force within her body was nearly extinguished.

’Even the Young Master probably can’t save me now.’

Feeling Shangguan Xiyue’s aura, which was on the verge of disappearing, Liu Yuzhen could no longer hold back her tears. They streamed down her face.

"Xiyue, don’t say another word! I’ll heal you. Ninth Brother’s power is immense; he must have sensed your condition. He’ll rush back any moment!"

Shangguan Xiyue’s consciousness was already fading. She was too weak to speak, and the True Form within her had almost completely vanished.

Liu Yuzhen wiped her tears. The Law around her body began to circulate wildly, and waves of Ice flowed into Shangguan Xiyue’s body.

She wanted to use this to slow the decline of Shangguan Xiyue’s life force.

However, it was all futile.

Shangguan Xiyue’s life was like a candle in the wind, flickering and fading away rapidly.

"Xiyue! Xiyue! Damn that Chaotic Star Sect!"

Liu Yuzhen’s eyes were bloodshot, veins bulging on her temples, her gaze filled with hatred.

Just as she was about to fall into despair, the Void was suddenly torn open.

A figure strode out from within.

When Liu Yuzhen saw the figure, her beautiful eyes lit up. As if grasping at a final lifeline, she immediately cried out:

"Ninth Brother, quickly, save Xiyue! She’s not going to make it!"

Wang Xiao looked at Shangguan Xiyue on the bed. She was missing almost half her body, her True Form was dissipating, and his expression turned as dark as water.

He said nothing more. His Destiny Dao Fruit suddenly released a torrent of Dao Power.

Shangguan Xiyue was so gravely injured that ordinary Spirit Medicine was completely useless.

He could only try to use the Destiny Dao Fruit to reverse Shangguan Xiyue’s tragic fate!

HUMMM!

In an instant, an invisible Hand of Destiny suddenly extended from between Wang Xiao’s brows, reaching for Shangguan Xiyue’s line of Destiny.

The next moment, scenes of everything Shangguan Xiyue had experienced in the past appeared before his eyes.

Soon, Wang Xiao found the part of her Destiny that led to her current grievous injury. His Dao Power surged, quickly enveloping this segment of her fate line.

The Hand of Destiny reached out, attempting to remove this part of her Destiny!

However, Wang Xiao quickly realized that this part of her fate line was as solid as iron, impossible to move.

’As expected, altering Destiny isn’t so simple. This part of Shangguan Xiyue’s Destiny is already bound tightly to her future. Even I can’t influence it.’

Wang Xiao frowned.

Controlling the Destiny Dao Fruit didn’t make him omnipotent.

Right now, Shangguan Xiyue’s severe injury was a fixed event. This part of her Destiny was a crucial segment leading to her future.

Pulling one thread would unravel the whole tapestry.

Shangguan Xiyue’s future was Death.

Changing this part of her Destiny was tantamount to bringing the dead back to life.

With the Dao Power Wang Xiao currently commanded, it was impossible to achieve such a feat.

’I wonder if adding the power of Cause and Effect can influence this part of her Destiny!’

Wang Xiao’s thoughts grew heavy.

But there was no time for him to overthink it.

In an instant, the Cause and Effect Qi Mechanism was continuously released, merging into the Hand of Destiny.

The next moment, Wang Xiao discovered that his Hand of Destiny seemed to have become much more nimble and flexible.

Before, he could only crudely graft or sever a segment of Destiny, but now he seemed capable of fine control.

It was like a puppeteer who could previously only control a puppet’s arms and head.

But now, he could manipulate the puppet’s nose, eyes, mouth, and every joint in its body.

In an instant, Wang Xiao saw countless details he had been unable to perceive before.

’So that’s how it is. Cause and Effect complements Destiny. In the past, when I used the Destiny Great Dao, I could only affect the whole of a person’s Destiny. But after incorporating Cause and Effect, I can manipulate the details within that Destiny.’

’It’s like a canvas. Before, I could only cut it, tear it, and piece it together. But now, I can change the shape of the canvas itself, molding it into any form I desire.’

Wang Xiao’s gaze narrowed. The Hand of Destiny, now infused with the Cause and Effect Qi Mechanism, once again enveloped Shangguan Xiyue’s fate line.

HUMMM!

This time, he no longer tried to remove the part of her Destiny where she was injured. Instead, he attempted to change the countless instances of Cause and Effect that composed this segment of Destiny.

Among the innumerable threads of Cause and Effect, he searched for a single one that could influence Shangguan Xiyue’s Destiny.

Wang Xiao poured out his Dao Power. With every change he made, he was also greatly affected.

His black hair gradually turned white!

It was similar to the extreme burning he had done before.

He was essentially burning his own lifespan to alter Shangguan Xiyue’s Cause and Effect.

Death, death, and more death...

Among the countless threads of Cause and Effect, Wang Xiao tried again and again, but he still couldn’t change Shangguan Xiyue’s Destiny!

Until the eight thousandth attempt.

HUMMM!

Shangguan Xiyue’s fate line, which had been leading to Death, finally changed. It no longer pointed toward Death; a sliver of life had appeared.

The next moment, the missing half of Shangguan Xiyue’s body began to recover at a speed visible to the naked eye.

At the same time, her True Form gradually solidified, no longer illusory.

Her aura, which had been on the brink of death, stabilized instantly.

"It worked!"

Seeing the change in Shangguan Xiyue, Liu Yuzhen couldn’t help but become excited.

Wang Xiao let out a breath of relief, and his white hair turned back to black.

This attempt had cost him a full eight thousand years of his lifespan.

Fortunately, the result was ultimately a good one.

’This only worked because Shangguan Xiyue could still be saved. That’s why I was able to alter Cause and Effect to influence Destiny. If her death had been absolutely certain, then no amount of change to Cause and Effect would have worked.’

Through this attempt, Wang Xiao came to understand the principles behind the workings of Cause and Effect.

"Ninth Brother, is... is Xiyue going to be okay?" Liu Yuzhen couldn’t help but ask.

Wang Xiao replied:

"I only managed to save her life. It will still take a long time for her to recover completely."

Liu Yuzhen sighed in relief.

"As long as her life is saved, that’s what matters. Her strength can be recovered slowly."

A rosy light flashed in her hand, and she produced a sheet of parchment, handing it to Wang Xiao.

"This is the Body Refining Technique of Di Moluo, the founding master of the Vajra Sect, that Xiyue and I found in a cave residence. Ninth Brother, take a look and see if it’s useful to you."

Wang Xiao’s eyes shifted. He took the parchment and swept his gaze over it.

In an instant, six vast and ancient words appeared before his eyes.

Acupoint Concealed God, Forge a Divine Body!