boyutpedia Chapter 623 - 603: Washing Marrow, Purging Impurities
Chapter 623 - 603: Washing Marrow, Purging Impurities
The climate in the Inner Domain of the Divine Land is generally somewhat warm.
The towering mountain range in the Northern Mountain Domain blocks most of the cold air.
When we came here last year, it was also autumn.
Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, it’s autumn again.
Over this year, the entire Divine Land has become much more restless.
People who used to focus on cultivation now feel incredibly confused.
Without direction, sometimes they feel extremely weary.
Just like the upheaval at present, many people don’t know what they should do.
Should they go beyond the light realm, or persist here?
Many sent out from the major sects have already returned.
The strong ones from the major sects have already had meetings.
Shen Han and the direct disciples of the Star Tower also obtained some news from Sect Leader Yu Chou.
The information gathered from various major sects.
Beyond the light realm, there is indeed another set of cultivation systems.
Completely different from the cultivation methods of the Divine Land.
For now, that cultivation method grows swiftly, and the strength is also remarkable.
Some even think that the strong ones over there are much more formidable than those in Divine Land.
A more formidable system that grows faster, who could resist?
However, for the people of Divine Land, there’s one choice they must make.
The first step in cultivation.
Washing Marrow.
This step will return everyone’s body to its origin, cleansing impurities.
But at the same time, it will also render the cultivator’s strength into nothingness.
Honestly, when Shen Han heard this news, he was taken aback.
Strength into nothingness, meaning strength directly disappears?
If one’s strength is still at the Seventh or Eighth Grade, it would naturally be cast aside without hesitation.
But having already reached the Immortal Realm, should I really discard it so easily?
When Sect Leader Yu Chou said this, many were shocked, unable to accept it.
Compared to Shen Han, those people had been cultivating and progressing since childhood.
Only until today did they have such strength.
Over twenty or thirty years to gain such strength.
To abandon it, who would be willing?
And those older strong ones, even more so, they are more entangled.
To give up their strength entirely and start anew.
Moreover, although the cultivation method there advances quickly, not everyone can adapt to it.
No matter the cultivation system, improvement depends on individual talent and potential.
Having talent in the Divine Land doesn’t necessarily mean you will have talent in that system over there.
For the strong ones in the Divine Land, it’s an impossible choice.
But if they sit and wait for doom, those they once looked down upon.
Might, within a few years, stand equal with them...
However, recklessly changing one’s cultivation path, falling to mundane levels, is also possible.
Of course, for many ordinary disciples, this is an opportunity for a second life.
It’s possible that once lost hopes could be reborn anew.
During a communication with Madam Yun, Shen Han specifically discussed if she had heard of Washing Marrow.
But on Madam Yun’s side, there was no such news.
Shi Yuezhu also communicated with her senior brothers and sisters from Xiaoyao Peak, but the information obtained was limited.
In Great Wei, regarding the news beyond the light realm, the Imperial Court and many forces intentionally control it.
Trying their best not to let it spread widely.
The officials and dignitaries want to control this information to reduce more people adopting this new cultivation method.
And they have already started sending their juniors there.
As for the actual effects, it’s hard to say.
Completely controlling this information is truly not easy.
At noon, Shi Yuezhu received a message from Xiaoyao Peak.
The message was about matters concerning the Yun Family.
The Yun family’s uncle, something happened to him.
Over in Heyang City, where the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering is held.
The previous month, it was said that pills brought over from the light realm were to be observed by the pill masters across Great Wei.
Initially, he wasn’t allowed to go, but seemingly itching with curiosity, he sneaked over by himself.
As a result, he’s now missing, along with a group of pill masters, also missing...
The Yun Family moved their residence to the foot of Xiaoyao Peak, essentially seeking protection from Xiaoyao Peak.
But now...
The people of Xiaoyao Peak were somewhat guilty and immediately communicated with Shi Yuezhu upon receiving the news.
Shen Han could also understand that Xiaoyao Peak was already burdened with defending against external threats.
How could they have the mind to prevent their own from sneaking out?
Not only the Yun family’s uncle went missing, but many other sects and aristocratic family’s pill masters too.
Shen Han frowned deeply; despite the worries in his heart, he remained rational.
If there were no unexpected events, it shouldn’t be Luo Changping who took action.
She harbors resentment against him, the Yun family, and Xiaoyao Peak.
However, she has no reason to target other Pill Medicine Families and the pill masters of other sects.
She can’t be that foolish.
Upon this thought, Shen Han discussed with Shi Yuezhu about returning for a trip.
Shi Yuezhu agreed as well.
Having been here for about eleven months, indeed, the research on the Divine Soul has advanced significantly.
And bring those ancient texts along, so you can continue cultivating back in Great Wei.
After all, there’s really no compelling reason to stay here.
Going back not only allows you to investigate your uncle’s whereabouts but also to understand the influence brought by that light cluster in Great Wei.
After the two agreed, they mentioned it briefly to the elders and prepared to head back.
Upon hearing this news, Su Jinyu also wanted to go back once.
However, since she hasn’t learned the "Unceasing Skill," it’s difficult for her to traverse the Poison Sea and that Land of the Far South.
Senior Yuyou also instructed Shen Han to look into it.
In Shen Han’s hometown, has the light cluster caused such an anomaly?
Passing through the Northern Mountain Domain, Shen Han found that even in such a remote place, people had already heard of the light cluster.
More and more people are entering; can this news really be contained?
Over in Great Wei, no matter how much they try to cover up the news, it’s bound to be uncovered.
Shen Han and Shi Yuezhu retraced their steps through the Poison Sea and the Land of the Far South.
Returning to the territory of Great Wei, the autumn scenery there and near the Star Tower isn’t much different.
Yet, the two inexplicably felt a sense of familiarity.
Perhaps when people view their homeland, they unconsciously add an emotional attachment.
The two flew directly towards Xiaoyao Peak.
Along the way, in a city they passed through,
they found a teahouse to sit for a moment and inquired about the current rumors concerning the light cluster in Great Wei.
In conversation, Shen Han and Shi Yuezhu heard many pieces of information.
It also confirmed how difficult it was for those influential figures to completely suppress the news.
In Great Wei, the news that spread was a mix of true and false.
Some people, not wanting more people to enter, described the place as terrifying in some reports.
Unsurprisingly, these messages were likely schemes jointly devised by those influential figures.
In the Divine Land, with its myriad sects,
there wasn’t a unified community of interest.
The news from over there wouldn’t be as fabricated as what’s spread in Great Wei.
Yet within those false messages, some truths were mixed in.
There are plenty of smart people in Great Wei, not easily deceived.
Many have long attempted to enter.
With a basic understanding of the situation in Great Wei, the two headed straight back towards Xiaoyao Peak.
This time, Shen Han didn’t notify Madam Yun in advance.
Upon entering the manor, he went directly to Madam Yun’s courtyard alone.
Shi Yuezhu, on the other hand, first returned to Xiaoyao Peak.
At this moment, Madam Yun was sitting in a chair, her brow furrowed and her face full of worry.
The Yun Family’s uncle was missing, and now all the Yun family could do was worry here.
Outside, besides the threat from Luo Changping, there’s also the force that targeted Uncle Yun.
If they went out searching, not only might they fail to find him, but they might even get themselves into trouble.
Waiting patiently in the manor was the best approach.
It took a while for the distracted Madam Yun to notice Shen Han.
Upon seeing Shen Han, she paused, stunned.
Coming to her senses, she immediately rushed forward and hugged Shen Han tightly.
She buried herself in Shen Han’s embrace, sobbing uncontrollably.
Her own brother was missing, and she felt helpless, unable to do anything...
These days, Madam Yun had been deeply troubled.
"Is there any news about Uncle?"
After shedding some tears, Madam Yun felt slightly better, prompting Shen Han to ask.
Madam Yun held Shen Han’s hand as they sat down and shook her head.
"Not only is your uncle’s whereabouts unknown, but many pill masters who went that day are also missing..."
"From what it seems, those responsible aren’t likely Luo Changping.
It seems more like someone is targeting the pill masters of Great Wei.
Qi, Yan, both could be possible.
But at least for now, those who kidnapped your uncle and the other pill Masters aim for their pill techniques.
Their lives should be safe."
Shen Han’s analysis had been shared with Madam Yun by the seniors at Xiaoyao Peak.
But even knowing this in her heart, there was still some worry.
Madam Yun found it difficult to cast away the anxiety in her heart.
It was half a month until Mid-Autumn Festival.
A time meant for reunion, but instead, they’re met with separation.
The courtyard of Madam Yun was littered with fallen leaves.
These days, Madam Yun only allowed Cailing to bring her meals.
At other times, when maids came to clean, she even told Cailing to rest alone.
"She told him, yet he still wouldn’t listen.
He always felt there wasn’t that much danger...
But when danger truly arrives, can he really avoid it?
What do we do now? We don’t even know where he is..."
The more worried Madam Yun grew, the deeper her resentment towards her brother.
It was heard that during this pill observation conference, Madam Yun had specially advised him not to go.
But in the end, he sneaked off to attend.
He’s a grown man, can’t exactly be minded like a child.
The Yun Family uncle wanted to go out; who could stop him?
Shen Han didn’t waste words trying to comfort Madam Yun, as she must have heard enough already.
He only gave her a promise to find and bring back her uncle.