Chapter 485: Sansheng Feng Appears, Void-Locking Heaven Array

The image continued forward, showing three radiant fragments scattered across the Human Realm. Next, a white-haired cultivator appeared in the image; he seemed to have discovered one of the fragments—the Light of Lun Hui—and established a special place to guard it.

"Look here!" Xiao Yuan pointed to another mural, "This cultivator is communicating with some kind of existence in the Void!"

That mural was indeed peculiar; the white-haired cultivator sat cross-legged within a special Dharma Array, his primordial spirit seemingly projected into the depths of the Void, conversing with a blurry purple figure.

"This might be the legendary Xueyu Xianren; he seems capable of communicating to a certain degree with the slumbering Void Sovereign," Lin Xuan analyzed.

The final part of the mural recounted the special function of the Light of Lun Hui—it was not only a fragment of the Heaven and Earth Origin but also the key to opening the "Lun Hui Channel." This channel seemed to lead to the place where the Void Sovereign slumbered, and the Light of Lun Hui was the key to awakening or influencing the Void Sovereign.

"So that's it... no wonder the Awakening Faction is so obsessed with finding the Light of Lun Hui," Lin Xuan realized with a start, "With it, they can directly influence the Void Sovereign, prompting it to awaken in an extreme state."

Just as the two were focused on studying the mural, a faint energy fluctuation suddenly came from the depths of the stone chamber. Following the source of the fluctuation, they discovered a hidden secret door. Pushing open the secret door, they found a more spacious stone chamber inside, with an ice coffin crafted from special crystals placed in the center.

In the ice coffin, an elderly man with white hair lay quietly, his expression peaceful, as if he were merely sleeping. The old man was dressed in a simple, ancient Daoist Robe, his hands crossed over his chest, cradling an exquisite small mirror in his palms. Most surprising of all, there still seemed to be a breath of life within the old man, though it was very faint.

"This... could this be the Xueyu Xianren from the mural?" Xiao Yuan asked in a low, surprised voice.

Lin Xuan approached the ice coffin cautiously, sensing carefully: "He is not dead, but sealed by some special power, trapped in a state similar to deep slumber."

Just then, the Primordial Cold and Hun Dun Flame within Lin Xuan suddenly resonated simultaneously, forming a peculiar energy fluctuation. This fluctuation seemed to touch the old man; a point of silver light emerged from between his brows, slowly transforming into a wisp of primordial spirit power that drifted toward Lin Xuan.

"Fated one... you have finally come." An aged voice, filled with wisdom, sounded in Lin Xuan's mind.

Lin Xuan immediately sat cross-legged, adjusted his breathing, and entered a meditative state to communicate with this wisp of primordial spirit power: "Senior, are you Xueyu Xianren?"

"Xueyu Xianren... I have not heard this title in a thousand years." The primordial spirit power fluctuated gently, "My real name is Xue Wuhen, and I am the last guardian of the Kunlun Void Realm."

Xue Wuhen's primordial spirit observed Lin Xuan, appearing quite surprised: "Incredible, you have actually mastered both the Primordial Cold and the Hun Dun Flame! This has never happened in history."

Lin Xuan briefly explained his experiences and his purpose in searching for the Light of Lun Hui.

"Your mission is even more significant than I imagined," Xue Wuhen mused, "Since that is the case, I must tell you the truth about the Kunlun Void Realm and the Light of Lun Hui."

Xue Wuhen's primordial spirit began to recount: "The entrance to the Kunlun Void Realm is located at the peak of Sansheng Feng, where the boundary between the void and reality is thin; the entrance opens briefly every month on the fifteenth at the Hour of the Rat. Only those who possess the power of the Heaven and Earth Origin fragments can see and enter that entrance."

"As for the Light of Lun Hui, it is different from the other two fragments; it represents the law of 'cycle' in the universe. Obtaining it is not difficult; the difficulty lies in enduring the trials it brings—it will make the holder experience the reincarnation memories of past and present lives."

"Lun Hui memories?" Lin Xuan was somewhat puzzled.

"Yes, everything in the universe operates within a cycle, including our souls. The Light of Lun Hui will awaken your dormant memories of past lives, letting you experience the process of life and death countless times. If one cannot withstand this mental impact, the best case is losing one's memory, and the worst is the total destruction of one's soul."

Lin Xuan's heart jolted; this trial was far more dangerous than he had imagined.

Xue Wuhen seemed to sense Lin Xuan's anxiety: "Do not worry, I will give you some help."

The body of Xue Wuhen in the ice coffin glowed slightly, and the small mirror in his palm levitated, flying toward Lin Xuan: "This is the 'Snow Soul Mirror', one of my most precious Magic Treasures. It can help you withstand part of the impact of the reincarnation memories and alleviate the mental pressure."

Lin Xuan received the Snow Soul Mirror with both hands, seeing the mirror surface flow like quicksilver, emitting a soft silver light.

"Time is running out; my primordial spirit can only maintain a brief moment of clarity." Xue Wuhen's voice began to grow faint, "Remember, the Light of Lun Hui is not only about the awakening of the Void Sovereign, but also about the balance of the entire universe. No matter what, do not let the Awakening Faction obtain it!"

"I have one last question," Lin Xuan asked urgently, "Why were you sealed here?"

Xue Wuhen's primordial spirit fluctuated slightly, as if hesitating whether to answer: "Because... I once attempted to use the Light of Lun Hui to open the channel to the place where the Void Sovereign slumbers, wanting to awaken its balanced consciousness. But I failed, and a certain power within the Void backlashed, sealing me here."

"Beware of the Awakening Faction... behind them... there may be... even more terrifying existences..." Xue Wuhen's primordial spirit grew weaker and weaker, the last sentence barely audible, before dissipating without a trace.

The stone chamber returned to calm; Xue Wuhen remained asleep in the ice coffin, as if the exchange just now had been nothing but a dream. Lin Xuan looked down at the Snow Soul Mirror in his hand, feeling the mysterious power contained within it.

Xiao Yuan walked to Lin Xuan's side: "Now we know where the entrance to the Kunlun Void Realm is, and we know the danger of the Light of Lun Hui. What should we do next?"

Lin Xuan gripped the Snow Soul Mirror firmly: "First, we must find Sansheng Feng and rendezvous with Xuanjizi and the others. Then... prepare to face the trial of the Light of Lun Hui."

The morning sun shone on the entrance to Xue Wuhen's cave dwelling; Lin Xuan and Xiao Yuan walked outside, breathing in the fresh air. After a night of wind and snow, the sky had cleared, and the distant mountains presented magnificent silhouettes in the morning light.

"We must find Xuanjizi and the others as soon as possible," Lin Xuan said, looking at the distant mountain ranges, holding the Snow Soul Mirror gifted by the Xueyu Xianren in his hand. This mirror looked ordinary, but one could feel the mysterious power contained within it flowing quietly.

Xiao Yuan took out the Fate Compass and checked it carefully: "The compass is reacting!" After the compass needle spun a few times, it pointed steadily toward the northeast, "It seems the main team is in that direction."

Following the guidance of the compass, the two trekked arduously through the valley. After several hours of effort, they climbed over a small hillside and discovered a sheltered harbor in the valley below, where several familiar figures were active.