Chapter 764: Opportunity and Crisis

Yan Buji's heart jolted; he never expected the Time Secret Technique to actually resonate with the Nine-leaf Ghost Orchid. The Nine-leaf Ghost Orchid was the symbiotic spiritual herb he chose via the Tree Person Technique in his early years; it wasn't particularly special, only its function of storing spiritual energy allowed him to replenish spiritual energy even in the Youming Jie.

Now, the resonance between the Time Secret Technique and the Nine-leaf Ghost Orchid clearly indicates a deep connection between this secret technique and the Nine-leaf Ghost Orchid.

"Could the Nine-leaf Ghost Orchid also be related to the Way of the Universe?" Yan Buji wondered, then immediately began to carefully sense the changes within his body.

Speaking of which, the Nine-leaf Ghost Orchid does not need spiritual energy to grow; on the contrary, after going to the Youming Jie, it grew wildly, its growth speed astonishing.

But if that's the case, why do few people in the cultivation world know its marvelous uses?

"Or perhaps everyone knows this spiritual material exists, and it's not hard to find or cultivate; it's just that it takes too much time, so no one wants to waste that time researching it?" Yan Buji thought, this possibility is also quite large.

After all, this kind of ghost orchid spiritual herb is everywhere, only usable as an auxiliary ingredient when making pills. If Yan Buji hadn't initially tried to coexist with a leaf of ghost orchid, he probably wouldn't have noticed that the grown Nine-leaf Ghost Orchid could actually resonate with the Time Secretary!

"Moreover, the Tree Person Technique is what caused the Nine-leaf Ghost Orchid and me to coexist, becoming a symbiotic existence!" Thinking this, Yan Buji calmed his mind and continued to sense.

As the Time Secret Technique operated, the Nine-leaf Ghost Orchid's spiritual energy gradually merged with the technique; Yan Buji felt his divine sense as if pulled into a strange space. In this space, time seemed to become slow and viscous, the surrounding scenery flowing like water, as if he were immersed in a time river.

"This is... a projection of the Time River?" Yan Buji's heart shook; he realized that through the resonance of the Time Secret Technique and the Nine-leaf Ghost Orchid, he had actually managed to peek at a corner of the Time River ahead of time.

Legend says only those of heaven-reaching cultivation can touch it. Although Yan Buji is merely a Nascent Soul cultivator, with the aid of the Time Secret Technique and the Nine-leaf Ghost Orchid, he could briefly glimpse the projection of the Time River—undoubtedly a great opportunity.

He dared not be negligent; he immediately calmed his mind and began to comprehend the Law of the Way of the Universe within the Time River. As his comprehension deepened, the operation of the Time Secret Technique became smoother, and the fusion of the Nine-leaf Ghost Orchid's spiritual energy with the technique grew tighter.

Time trickled by; Yan Buji's Five Transformations Time Secrets also seemed to be influenced by the Time River, steadily improving unconsciously. His divine sense wandered within the projection of the Time River, as if seeing countless fragments of the past and possibilities of the future. Although these fragments are likely blurry, Yan Buji knows this is already a major breakthrough on his cultivation path.

"The first layer of the Time Secret Technique—the Human Path Zodiac—I seem to have initially grasped it." Yan Buji thought to himself.

The first layer of the Time Secret Technique, the "Human Path Zodiac," mainly uses the symbolism of the twelve zodiac signs to comprehend the flow of time and the cycle of life. In his contemplation, Yan Buji gradually understood the circulation of time and the turnover of life, and his comprehension of the Way of the Universe greatly increased as a result.

Relying on this rare opportunity, Yan Buji began to condense the Human Path Twelve Zodiac, drawing power from the projection of the Time River, and through the technique formed the likeness of the twelve zodiac signs within his body!

After the twelve zodiac signs took shape, Yan Buji infused his essence, energy, and spirit into them, then, with the aid of the projection, watched the twelve zodiac signs enter the Time River!

"Once these twelve zodiac signs that store my essence, energy, and spirit grow, I should be able to use these twelve special powers!" Yan Buji pondered; after all, this is described in the Time Secret Technique, but because the opportunity came too quickly, he hasn't even tried what extraordinary powers these zodiac signs possess.

"Next, the second layer—Earth Scene Four Seasons." Yan Buji's heart filled with anticipation.

The second layer of the Time Secret Technique, the "Earth Scene Four Seasons," perceives the flow of time and natural laws through the changes of the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, winter. Yan Buji knows this layer will be harder to cultivate, but once successful, his comprehension of the Way of the Universe will reach a new height.

Just as Yan Buji was preparing to continue cultivation, he suddenly felt a powerful aura rapidly approaching. His heart startled, he immediately exited his cultivation state, and his divine sense swiftly swept the surroundings.

"Someone's here!" Yan Buji frowned, realizing he might have been targeted by other forces.

He quickly restrained his aura, concealed his form, preparing to face the imminent crisis. Sure enough, moments later, several figures appeared near the mountain where he was in seclusion; the leader was none other than that black-robed cultivator.

"It really is you, old man!" The black-robed cultivator coldly stared at Yan Buji, a flicker of killing intent flashing in his eyes.

Yan Buji's heart sank; he knew the opponent had recognized him. He no longer hid, directly appeared, and coldly said: "You lot are really persistent, actually tracking me down here."

The black-robed cultivator snorted coldly: "Time Sand is something we must obtain; since you dare to covet it, don't blame us for being impolite."

Yan Buji gave a cold snort: "If you want Time Sand, see if you have the ability!"

Before his words even finished, Yan Buji had already activated the Instant Movement Technique and fled directly!

Seeing this, the black-robed cultivator's face slightly changed, realizing Yan Buji's Instant Movement Technique, he sneered: "You think you can escape? Space Seal!"

"Space Seal, right?"

Yan Buji chuckled, then desperately poured mana into the Net-weaving Needle, piercing through the space blockade ahead, and thus escaped.

"Chase!" The black-robed cultivator, seeing the situation unfavorable, immediately ordered pursuit.

Yan Buji had no hesitation; he knew the opponent might have even stronger forces behind them, and rashly engaging could fall into their trap.

He quickly restrained his aura, concealed his form, repeatedly activated the Instant Movement Technique, and continuously took medicine to restore mana.

"Chase after him!"

"Still chasing? Do you want to go see the monster tribe's world?" Yan Buji sneered, then rushed toward a certain monster tribe.

"Damn it, stop him!"

"Sir, no, this old man is clearly at the Golden Core stage—how can he have such tremendous mana?" The cultivators in pursuit around him turned pale.

Everyone knows divine abilities can only be activated by Nascent Soul cultivators; even if some Earth Fiend Divine Abilities allow a Golden Core cultivator to exert them, Instant Movement Technique is no minor ability. The mana cost of such consecutive Instant Movements seven or eight times would be impossible even for a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

"That old man... forget it!" The leading black-clad person, seeing they couldn't catch up, sighed helplessly.

We originally thought we could capture this old man this time, but he still got away—really hateful!

Come to think of it, this old man seems to be a dual cultivator of martial arts and law, but his Instant Movement Technique uses mana; how can his Golden Core stage sustain that?

"Could it be that he practices the Nine-turn Technique?" The leading black-clad person narrowed his eyes and snorted coldly.