After Changing Her Fate, the Vicious Female Villain and the Protagonist Got an HE! - Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Strange Treasure

Wen Shurong observed for a moment and quietly transmitted a message: “They are cultivators from the Taiyi and Dangqi sects. It seems they are also here for the strange phenomenon at the bottom of the pool.”

Qin Niyun took over the conversation and continued: “The disciples of the four sects are ostensibly prohibited from killing each other within the secret realm, but if a strange treasure truly appears, these rules will be rendered null and void in the face of immense temptation. Junior Sister, be extremely careful later.”

“Understood, Senior Sister, you too.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Qin Niyun formed an Invisibility Incantation with one hand, bringing Wen Shurong with her to vanish into the void.

As for Ruyi, it utilized the unique innate ability of the Snow Spirit Cat clan, transforming into an inconspicuous wild grass.

Once the Invisibility Incantation was cast, they couldn’t attack, or their forms would instantly be revealed.

Wen Shurong remembered something and immediately transmitted a message: “That Fellow Daoist Su could see through the invisibility spell. Did Senior Sister detect anything unusual at that time?”

A reply soon came to her sea of consciousness: “The other party likely cultivated a certain secret technique that allows her to see through invisible people or objects within a certain range. However, such secret techniques are very rare and are exceptions. I didn’t detect anything wrong beforehand.”

“I see, Senior Sister. If these people who arrive later break the barrier and enter the bottom of the pool, what action should we take?”

“Let’s not make a decision yet. We will observe the situation first.”

“Alright.”

The transmission ended, and Wen Shurong began to focus on observing the continuously arriving cultivators.

Their cultivation levels ranged from the early to late Golden Core stage, and their behaviors differed.

Some approached the cold pool and immediately stopped; others were eager to try, establishing defenses and planning to rush into the bottom of the pool to investigate; still others were proficient in water-element spells and extremely confident in their own strength. These individuals had already jumped into the cold pool and were swimming towards the core area of the blue light.

The development of the situation exceeded Wen Shurong’s and Qin Niyun’s expectations.

The invisible barrier that Ruyi mentioned did not obstruct these cultivators at all.

Did the barrier not exist this time, or did the barrier only block the entry of the demon race? Could the human race move freely without obstruction?

Before the two could think much, the first person to jump into the pool was quickly approaching the core area of the blue light.

Wen Shurong focused her spiritual power on her eyes to expand her vision, intending to continue observing. Unexpectedly, in the next instant, Senior Sister suddenly embraced her waist and rapidly retreated with her.

Ruyi, which had transformed into wild grass, immediately revealed its original form and quickly followed.

Because they were flying at full speed, the two soon reached a distance of a hundred miles.

At the same time, an earth-shattering explosion sounded from the bottom of the Bishui Hantan.

The shockwave rapidly spread outwards. Everything in its path, including vegetation, mountains, and rocks, was instantly reduced to dust.

Wen Shurong was startled by this sudden change, and her complexion became slightly pale.

The explosion shockwave spread extremely fast. Qin Niyun formed a hand seal, conjuring a pale, wall-shaped defense, which safely blocked the residual shockwave rushing towards them.

Ruyi, following closely behind, also escaped danger.

Before long, everything returned to peace.

Wen Shurong lowered her stance, looking into the distance, with a hint of surprise and doubt in her eyes.

“What exactly happened there? Why did such a powerful explosion suddenly occur? Could the so-called strange treasure be a trap?”

Qin Niyun stood with her hands behind her back, also gazing intently at the direction of the Bishui Hantan. Hearing the question, she pondered: “The truth is currently unclear. The power of the explosion just now was no less than a Nascent Soul self-detonation. Those nine people were very close. If nothing unexpected happened, they should all have perished.”

Wen Shurong withdrew her gaze and looked towards the girl in white, curiously asking: “How did Senior Sister sense a problem at the bottom of the pool?”

“I didn’t see any problem at the time. The reason I quickly retreated with you was because a sudden warning sign arose in my heart, indicating that an extremely dangerous event was about to happen.”

“I see. Thank you for saving me this time, Senior Sister.”

“There’s no need for thanks between us. The crisis is now over. Is Junior Sister willing to go and investigate with me again?”

“Of course, I am!”

Since they didn’t know the exact situation of the Bishui Hantan, the two did not approach quickly but chose to move slowly, prioritizing their safety.

The commotion just now was immense, and all cultivators in the Ancient Origin Secret Realm sensed it.

The cautious ones chose to stay away as much as possible and go elsewhere. A portion of them, however, approached the cold pool slowly, driven by a hint of curiosity.

On the way, Wen Shurong encountered Su Tianyue, whom she had dealt with not long ago.

The moment this woman saw her, a smile immediately bloomed on her face. She cupped her hands towards them.

“Fellow Daoist Wen, Fellow Daoist Qin, we meet again.”

Wen Shurong stopped her flying speed and returned the courtesy. Qin Niyun did the same.

Su Tianyue continued: “The two Fellow Daoists must have understood the commotion here. Do you know exactly what happened?”

Beside her, Qin Niyun replied calmly: “A strange phenomenon appeared at the bottom of the Bishui Hantan. Fellow Daoists from the Taiyi and Dangqi sects went to investigate. Unexpectedly, an explosion suddenly occurred as they approached.”

“Is that so? Thank you for the information, Fellow Daoist Qin. Listening to your description, the situation ahead is unclear. How about we go together?”

Qin Niyun did not respond immediately but looked at the girl in green beside her, then asked: “What are Junior Sister’s thoughts?”

Wen Shurong held no ill will towards Su Tianyue and thus nodded in agreement.

Seeing her agree, Qin Niyun did not say much, only nodding slightly to indicate she had no objections.

The matter was settled.

The three flew together, arriving above the Bishui Hantan.

Standing here, they could clearly smell a scent of blood in the air.

Due to the previous explosion, most of the pool water had disappeared, and the situation at the bottom of the pool was largely visible.

Wen Shurong observed for a moment and hesitantly said: “This looks like an altar?”

Qin Niyun looked surprised: “It really does look like it. Was it built by humans?”

Su Tianyue looked at the scene before her with an expression that said, ‘I knew it.’ “The Ancient Origin Secret Realm is jointly owned by the four sects. Do the two Fellow Daoists know the origin of this secret realm?”

Wen Shurong replied softly: “Legend has it that this secret realm has existed since the founding of the four sects, and its specific origin is unverifiable.”

Qin Niyun followed up with a question: “Fellow Daoist Su, since you say that, do you perhaps know the truth?”

Su Tianyue nodded: “I do know. This is a long story. Why don’t the two of you follow me to the bottom of the pool first? Otherwise, when the other Fellow Daoists arrive, some things will be difficult to handle.”

Wen Shurong and Qin Niyun naturally had no objection to this.

The three each took out a Bishui Zhu. After a simple spell casting, a circle of pale blue spiritual light rose around each of them, protecting their bodies.

The moment they jumped into the pool water, an invisible barrier rose around the Bishui Hantan, blocking the subsequent arriving cultivators, which also caused quite a stir.

A moment later…

Wen Shurong stopped about ten zhang (about 33 meters) away from the altar. Qin Niyun stood beside her.

As for Su Tianyue, she was now only about one zhang away from the altar, with a complex look in her eyes.

After a while, she slowly spoke: “The Ancient Origin Secret Realm is a world fragment formed after a minor world shattered. Sealed within this altar is a trace of the world’s original power that remains from that minor world. Up to now, after countless years of transformation, two Innate Spiritual Treasures have formed.”

Hearing this, Qin Niyun spoke calmly: “May I ask Fellow Daoist Su, where did you learn of this matter?”

Su Tianyue turned around, her gaze unreadable.

“When the time comes, the two of you will naturally know.”

Wen Shurong recalled the previous sudden change and had a guess in her mind.

“Fellow Daoist Su said that Innate Spiritual Treasures exist here. Then, was the explosion earlier caused by these two treasures?”

“Yes, and no.”

“How so?”

“When fully activated, an Innate Spiritual Treasure’s power is no less than an attack from a Mahayana cultivator. The explosion earlier, though massive, was only equivalent to a Nascent Soul self-detonation. It should have been caused by the restrictions surrounding the spiritual treasures.”

Qin Niyun looked towards the altar, full of doubt: “It’s empty. Do the spiritual treasures Fellow Daoist Su spoke of truly exist here?”

Su Tianyue smiled freely: “Of course they do. What reason do I have to deceive the two of you?”

Wen Shurong was curious: “Innate Spiritual Treasures are no small matter. Not to mention Golden Core cultivators like us, even Mahayana cultivators would vie for them fiercely upon seeing them. Fellow Daoist Su telling us this news must not be without purpose?”

Su Tianyue did not answer this question, only saying meaningfully: “Both Innate Spiritual Treasures already possess independent consciousness. Unless they are willing, no one can make them recognize them as their master.”

Qin Niyun took over the conversation: “If that’s the case, we can’t be of much help.”

“No.” Su Tianyue shook her head. “I once divined a prophecy that the two spiritual treasures will ultimately fall to the two Fellow Daoists.”

Wen Shurong remembered something and immediately spoke: “To my knowledge, successive Sect Masters of the Taiyi Sect have been extremely wary of divination, explicitly prohibiting sect cultivators from studying divination techniques and forbidding disciples from befriending diviners.”

Su Tianyue’s tone was mysterious: “Fellow Daoist Wen, I even killed my fellow sect members. Would I still care about such a sect rule?”

Qin Niyun caught a hint of something: “Fellow Daoist Su is not planning to stay long in the Taiyi Sect?”

Su Tianyue did not deny it: “When the time is right, I will leave.”

“Does Fellow Daoist Su know specifically what these Innate Spiritual Treasures are?”

“The two of you should find a way to summon them, and you will see them yourselves. As for the specific method, the two of you will need to figure it out on your own.”

Wen Shurong was somewhat hesitant. The development of events now completely exceeded her original expectations.

In the dream realm, she had not heard any news of Innate Spiritual Treasures appearing.

Facing this situation now, she didn’t know what to do.

Thinking this, her right wrist suddenly felt warm. She looked down, confused, and asked: “Senior Sister, this is…”

A smile appeared on Qin Niyun’s face: “Junior Sister, do you still remember the sect’s Xuanming Xinfa (Profound Bright Mind Technique)?”

Wen Shurong nodded: “Of course, I remember.”

The Xuanming Xinfa was an original creation of the Lingxiao Sect’s founding ancestor. Any sect disciple who advanced to the Golden Core realm could cultivate it.

This mind technique required at least two or more people to execute together, allowing the casters to temporarily achieve a shared mind connection.

In the current situation, using this method was not out of the question.

The two reached a consensus, sat cross-legged facing each other, and executed the technique simultaneously.

Su Tianyue watched this scene from the side, deep in thought.

A short while later, the Xuanming Xinfa was completed. From this moment until they withdrew their spiritual power, everything Wen Shurong thought, Qin Niyun would know, and vice versa.

Wen Shurong felt slightly uncomfortable. Senior Sister’s mind was clear and bright, but hers was not. To summon the Innate Spiritual Treasures, she could only force herself not to overthink.

The two briefly discussed and began to try different methods.

They first injected spiritual power into the altar, but got no result. Then they walked hand-in-hand to the center of the altar, finding nothing. They tried to accumulate power and attack the empty space, similarly gaining no results.

Just as they were pondering other methods, a sudden change occurred.

An inconspicuous, faint white light appeared out of thin air, rushing towards them with lightning speed.

Due to the extreme speed, the two had no time to react at all.

Wen Shurong only felt a sharp sting in her left palm. Looking down, she found a long, thin cut had been sliced open, and blood continuously gushed out, dripping onto the ground.

Beside her, Qin Niyun had the same encounter.

Blood dripped incessantly. The two tacitly did not stop the bleeding, only because the altar ground was undergoing astonishing changes.

The falling blood seemed to come alive, circling the altar to form incredibly complex patterns. Eventually, layer upon layer, they converged into two blood-red phoenixes.

At the same time, above the altar, colorful light suddenly appeared, swirling and shimmering.

Wen Shurong looked up and saw a jade flute, entirely blue-green, and an ancient zither, pale brown in color, suspended in the air, exuding immense pressure.

A moment later, the ancient zither transformed into a streak of light, flying towards her, while the jade flute flew towards Senior Sister.

With the Innate Spiritual Treasures recognizing their masters, Wen Shurong intuitively knew their names from the spiritual connection.

The flute was called Canglan, and the zither was named Shanhai.

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