Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 817: Chapter 817: Who Hurt It?

After making up his mind, Xue Wei smiled faintly.

”Xiao Xiao, this method is not simple. I’ll tell you some basic steps,” Xue Wei said. ”First, you need to maintain inner calm and not be swayed by external distractions. And this incantation... meditate silently for an hour each morning and evening, focus your mind, and feel the flow of Spiritual Power within you. At the same time, wrap that Demonic Qi with your own Spiritual Power and try to guide it to slowly refine into your Spiritual Power system.”

This method is outwardly strong but inwardly weak.

It sounds as if it might have some effect, but in reality, how can Demonic Qi be so easily refined?

Xue Wei is merely offering a small taste.

Xiao Xiao naturally doesn’t know that Xue Wei is deceiving her.

She listened earnestly, nodding from time to time, and noted down every detail. Her eyes were full of gratitude: ”Thank you, Xue Wei. I will learn this method seriously.”

Xue Wei smiled and nodded.

For now, Xiao Xiao is unwilling to admit in front of him that she has fallen into demonic cultivation, but he will make her admit it.

By then, Xiao Xiao will become a major ally!

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Elsewhere, within the Secret Realm.

Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao had already arrived at the second part of the seabed.

They stood side by side in front of a row of glistening crystal walls, and with a gentle leap, their figures were enveloped by the azure seawater, embarking on their second part.

The underwater world was like a dream. Sunlight penetrated the sea surface, casting countless beams of golden light, like stairways of light connecting the sky to the sea. The surrounding seawater, in the light’s reflection, transformed into a myriad of vibrant colors—blue tinged with green, green with a hint of purple, akin to a exquisite painting.

The coral reefs beneath their feet were like natural gardens, with brilliantly colored corals resembling blooming flowers, red as fire, pink as clouds, blue as dreams.

Schools of tropical fish swam among the corals, like spirits in this garden. Their scales shimmered under the sunlight, creating a vivid, intertwined image of light and shadow.

The underwater plants were just as exotically beautiful.

Various seaweed swayed with the waves, like ribbons of green gently dancing.

Huge sea fan corals spread open like magnificent fans, waving with the tide. Amidst these, translucent jellyfish moved gently, their tentacles flowing like silk, elegant and mysterious.

Not far away, a crystal-clear underwater cave caught the attention of Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao. Inside the cave, a few beams of sunlight filtered through the gaps, illuminating the gemstone-studded cave walls—red, blue, green, all colors intermingling, as if stepping into a mystic treasure trove.

The sounds beneath the sea were equally wondrous.

The flow of water gently patting the rocks made a soft ”sasa” sound, like nature’s quiet singing. The occasional slight sounds from fish schools interwoven with the sound of water, creating a serene and beautiful symphony.

Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao couldn’t help but pause in this magical underwater world, silently savoring this rare tranquility and beauty.

They exchanged a glance, no words were needed, their hearts already deeply captivated by this beautiful underwater world.

While they were immersed in this scenery, a huge whale swam gracefully by, creating a gentle current. The whale’s massive body cast a large shadow under the sunlight, and with a gentle flip of its tail fin, it disappeared elegantly into the distant blue depths.

Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao watched the departure of this giant, their hearts filled with awe.

Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao quickly moved through the extraordinary beauty of the seabed, but they knew in their hearts that the purpose of their journey was far more important than the scenery before them.

The two headed straight toward the place where the Thousand-Year Elder Gui usually resided—above a vast seabed cave. There, surrounded by giant seaweed clusters and colorful coral reefs, the entrance was carved with ancient Runes, rumored to be the long-term abode of the Old Turtle.

However, upon arrival, they found the cave empty, with no sign of the Thousand-Year Elder Gui.

Ye Qingchen frowned slightly, looking around in hopes of finding some trace.

However, there was nothing unusual around—the fish continued to swim happily.

Xue Zhao closed his eyes, trying to sense the surrounding fluctuations of Spiritual Power.

Moments later, Xue Zhao opened his eyes, with a trace of resolve flashing in them: ”Ye Qingchen, the Old Turtle is not here, I can feel its presence deeper down.”

Ye Qingchen nodded: ”There is no time to lose; we should find it as soon as possible.”

Without further hesitation, the two swiftly swam towards the depths of the sea abyss. As they descended, the light gradually dimmed, the seawater’s color changing from cerulean to deep blue, until it was almost black.

Along the way, they passed through numerous coral reefs and seaweed clusters, avoided a few lurking dangerous Sea Beasts, and finally reached the entrance of the seabed abyss.

This abyss was like a giant fissure, unfathomably deep, as if leading straight to the depths of the seabed. Without a moment’s hesitation, they entered the abyss, making their way down along the rugged path.

The pressure beneath the sea intensified, but with their strong Spiritual Power, they were able to continue advancing.

Finally, in a dim seabed valley, they saw the legendary Thousand-Year Elder Gui.

If Xiao Xiao and Xue Feng were here, they would surely greet it skillfully.

It was a massive sea turtle, its shell marked with the traces of time as if recording countless stories.

The Old Turtle lay quietly on a large stone, surrounded by a school of vibrantly colored fish, seemingly guarding this ancient domain.

The Old Turtle’s eyes opened slightly, as if it had sensed their arrival. Those profound eyes revealed a light of wisdom, as if they could see through everything.

However, as they drew closer, they found the Old Turtle’s condition far less peaceful and serene than they imagined. The huge shell was covered with deep cracks, as if having endured numerous violent impacts. The edges of the shell bore some signs of fragmentation, clearly having suffered massive damage.

The Old Turtle’s head also had noticeable wounds, with several deep claw marks crossing its forehead, the flesh torn, blood congealed, but still showing the severity of the injuries.

Its limbs bore numerous torn marks, with some unidentified black scales remaining on its limbs, seemingly imprints of some powerful attack.

Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao were greatly shocked upon seeing this scene.

Xue Zhao was the first to speak, filled with concern: ”Elder, what happened to you? Who could have inflicted such ruthless wounds upon you?”

Ye Qingchen was equally astounded, his eyes locked onto the Old Turtle’s wounds, his brow furrowed, his mind lost in thought.

This Old Turtle had endured a millennium beneath the sea, its power far beyond what they could contend with.